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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIII No. 45 OFFICIAL PROGRAM IOWA STATE FEDERATION. Sixteenth annual session of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs to be held in the A.M.E. church at Ottumwa, May 21 to 23, inclusive. Board meeting Monday at 3 p.m. Monday evening, May 21—"Citizens" Night at Second Baptist Church. Opening chorus, Chickasaw Campfire Girls. Invocation, Rev. Cato. Chorus. Piano solo, Chalmer Hall. Welcome on behalf of citizens, Mayor P. Leeny. Vocal solo, Mr Eugene Bailey. Welcome on behalf of churches, Mr. W. S. Page. Vocal duet, Misses Gladys and Ida Davis. Welcome on behalf of clubs, Mrs. Francis Hicks, president of I. B.W. club. Piano duet with trap drum accom- paniment. Piano, Misses Beulah Allen and Constance Downey. Drums, Miss Celia Wagner. Response to welcomes, Mrs. Jennie G. Johnson, Davenport. Vocal solo, Miss Lenora Williams. Closing song, Campfire Girls. Tuesday, 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, 8:45 a. m. Music. Invocation by chaplain, Mrs. Julia Southall, Buxton. Song, "Iowa Beautiful Land." Roll call of officers. Report of credential commit Appointment of committees Music Reports of committees. Reports of officers. Report of delegate to National Association of Colored Women. Reports of clubs. Adjournment. Tuesday, 2 p. m. Vocal solo, Mrs. Minta Miles, Buxton. Invocation by chaplain. Minutes of morning session. Music, Miss Gladys Strother, Otumwa. Report of suffrage chairman, Miss Vivian Smith, Waterloo. Discussion by suffrage workers. Report of music chairman, Mrs. Gus G. Nichols, Des Moines. Report of health chairman, Mrs. Alberta Carter, Davenport. Lecture, "Health and Hygiene," Dr. A. J. Booker. Vocal solo, Mrs. Wm. Stevens, Burlington. Tuesday, 8 p. m. at Grand Opera House. Piano duet, with trap drum accompaniment, Misses Beulah Allen, Constance Downey and Celia Wagner. Patriotic quartette—Mesdames Gus G. Nichols, A. G. Coleman, C. B. Woods and Miss Osceola Jones. Original poem, "Washington," Mr. Bertram Johnson. President's annual address, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines. Vocal solo, Mrs. Marguerite Field Lee. Unveiling of the Booker T. Washington portrait by little Miss Helen Louise Downey, Ottumwa. Address, Mrs. Mary B. Talbott, Buffalo, N. Y., president National Association of Colored Women, presenting portrait. Acceptance on behalf of the state of Iowa. Acceptance on behalf of Mr. E. R. Harlan, curator. Acceptance on behalf of Tuskegee Institute, Prof. Walter L. Hutcherson, field secretary. Wednesday, 8:45 a. m. Music. Invocation, chaplain. Song. Minutes of afternoon and evening sessions. Report of executive board. Report of clubs continued. Report of arts and crafts chairman, Mrs. Hardy Allen. Des Moines. Mrs. Hardy Allen, Dept. of Report of household economics chairman, Mrs. Cora Jones, Oskaloosa, Adjournment. Wednesday, 2 p. m. Instrumental, Miss Marie Williams, Cedar Rapids. Invocation, chaplain. Minutes of morning session. Minutes of Morning Vocal solo, Miss Genevieve Searcy, Ottumwa. Report of Young Women's chairman, Miss Marie I. Bell, Des Moines. Round table, "What Our Young Women Need Most," led by Miss Margaret Davis, Ottumwa, and participated in by representatives of the various Girls' Social Centers. Child welfare symposium, Mrs. John L. Thompson, chairman, presiding. "The Early School Life," Mrs. H. W. Hughes, Des Moines. "The Adolescent Period," Mrs. Wm. E. Bailey, Buxton. Report of temperance chairman. Mrs. Alice McDowell, Des Moines. Election of officers. Adjournment. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Jones, principal Piney Woods Country Life School, Braxton, Miss. Address, "Missionary Work by Club Women," Mrs. J. H. Brown, Des Moines, president Western Negro Baptist Women. Reports of committees. Installation of officers. BUXTON, IOWA. Buxton swelled up with pride Sunday afternoon when one of our young men returned to town as a conquering hero. We are glad to know that Mr. Andrew J. Brookins has succeeded where others have failed. Mr. Brookins has invented an automatic cab signal in conjunction with an automatic stop, for railway signal service. The device has been inspected and approved by leading railway men of the country. The superiority of Mr. Brookins' device is unquestionable, as he has been able to get an offer of $200,000,00 for it. He will be in the city a few days visiting friends, after which he will return to Chicago where he has been engaged at a substantial salary to demonstrate the device. We wish him much success, as we know what opposition he must have met MONMOUTH, ILL. Rev. G. H. Brown of Quincy preached at the Calvary Baptist church Wednesday evening. The Mission society of St. James church met this week with Mrs. Lillian Abel. Mrs. J. C. Peoples entertained about fifty persons at her home on South 8th street, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson, who recently married at Frankfort, Mo. Mr. Wm. Wallace is owner of a new car. The A. M. E. Sewing Circle met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Eugene Thompson. Mrs. Anna Wallace is visiting in Springfield with her son, Mr. Hazel Wallace. Miss Bessie Kipper is visiting friends in the city. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Dave Turner of Des Moines was a visitor at the parental Geo. W. Turner home a few days last week. Mrs. Junias, of South Bend, Ind., visited her sister, Mrs. Eva Gwinn, for a few days and returned home Wednesday. Mr. Lewis Wallace has arrived from Pittsburgh, Pa., to make this his future home. He received a glad welcome from all his friends. He has already bought him a home and will move into it the first of the month. Mrs. N. L Black has returned home from Des Moines, where she had been for the past seven weeks taking treatment, and recuperating. Miss Pettiford of Sabina, Ohio, gave an entertainment at the A. M. E. church on the 18th of April, assisted by the King's Jewels, a class in the A. M. E. S. S. Miss Pettiford gave readings and the class gave the music. Miss Pettiford cannot be recommended too highly. The entertainment was a success in every way. While in Des Moines recently we had the pleasure, thru Dr. Booker, to attend a meeting of the Civic League at The Palms, at which time the Hon. Lafe Young of the Capital, gave his experience while passing thru the trenches in the fighting zone across the water. It was a very interesting address and the League is to be congratulated on such meets. Miss Helen Motts is home from Rock Island for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Jennie B. Green is the delegate of Christian Culture club to the Federation to be held in Ottumwa next month. Walter Williams was in Des Moines recently to visit his mother who is ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Williams. Mrs. Lillian Frances Phillips was born in Detroit, Mich., in September, 1860, and died at Washington, Iowa, April 20, 1917. She was the daughter of Chas. and Martha Burkley. When quite young Mrs. Phillips united with the church and had been a worker in that body ever since. She was much interested in literary work, and became a very interesting person in an elocutionary way, and finally became a licensed preacher and evangelist in the 4th Episcopal conference. She was a brilliant woman, and was admired for her uniqueness in manner in imparting to others her discourses. A father, brother and son are left to mourn, who have the sympathy of the whole community. The funeral was held Sabbath p. m. from the A. M. E. church and interment in Wooddawn cemetery. Rev. N, R Morgan conducted the services, and A. M. E. choir sang. The W. S C. gave their closing en- DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1917. tertainment for the season at the home of Miss Luba Gwinn on the evening of April 12th, when the club invited a few friends to assist and enjoy the program and festivities. The fore part of the evening was given to conversation and games, and later the guests were taken to the dining hall to a six course dinner, which was much enjoyed by all. Immediately following the toastmistress, Miss Gwinn introduced the speaker of the evening, Mr. Samuel Hall, Jr., who gave the hearers a real literary treat. All responded to the requests of the toastmistress and all enjoyed the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKain have moved to Rock Island which will be their future home. Percy Garrett came up from Davenport Sabbath to attend the funeral of Mrs. Phillips. Lewis Wallace united with the A. M. E. church on Sabbath night, and the members made a merry welcome for him. quite ill. A two week's revival will begin April 29th and continue for two weeks. DREW The World Champion is Again in the Field Mrs. Phil Rushing and son, Phil., Jr. visited relatives in Fairfield this week. Mrs. Chas. Clay of Des Moines, and Mrs. Chas. Washington of Albia accompanied Mrs. N. L. Black home from Des Moines Sabbath. Mrs. Richardson of Davenport arrived Monday to be with her husband, who is employed at the Shellaberger barber shop. Mr. Hurtt of Ottumwa, was in the city a few days the fore part of the week. ALBIA NEWS. The entertainment at the A. M. E. church on Thursday April 19th, with Miss Ruby Petiford as reader was a success. Miss Petiford is great in recital and was appreciated by her audience. Lunch and other refreshments were served by the Sewing Circle club. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Butler and son Lawrence were Buxton visitors over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Corthon and children of Hiteman motored to Albia Sunday. Mr. Luke Mosely of Hiteman was in Albia Saturday. Those who attended the Petiford recital from Hocking were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Robinson, Miss Alberta Robinson Miss Anna Robinson. Miss Virgis Burns and Mr. Amily Burns. Miss Alberta Robinson was elected by the Sunday School as the delegate from Albia to the annual A. M. E. Sunday School convention, to be held in Des Moines in June. Miss Edith Harris was elected alternate. A number of the Mite S. B. Moore Missionary ladies attended the lecture on "South America" at the United Brethren church on Sunday afternoon. Thosus who attended morning services at the A, M. E. church on Sunday from Hocking was Mrs. Joe Robinson and daughter Miss Alberta Robinson, Mrs Virginia Burns, Miss Anna Robinson and Mr. Thomas Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson of Hocking No. 3 was in Albia over Sunday. MT. PLEASANT. IOWA. There were excellent Easter programs at both churches. Mr. Harry Burnaugh who is working in Des Moines is spending a few days at home. The Easter social given by the A. M. E. Sunday School proved quite a success. Mr. Charles McCracken left Sunday for Des Moines where he has secured a position. Mr. Roy Pickett of Keokuk visited in our city a few days. The Mother's Council will meet Wednesday with Mrs. M. Robinson. Mr. Bert Gilmore of Fairfield was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Walters has returned from Des Moines. CENTERVILLE NEWS Mrs. Wm. Clark and son, Harold, were visiting in Mystic at the home of Mrs. E. F. Brown one day last week. Christina Crittenden spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. F. Brown, of Mystic, Iowa. A social will be given Saturday, April 28th, by the Church Aid. Everyone is welcome. The Daughters will give a social at the home of Mrs. John Martin on North Tenth street Friday, April 27th. the home of Mrs. John Martin on North Tenth street Friday, April 27th. Mr. E. F. Brown of Mystic, Iowa, received a message Tuesday stating the death of his cousin, Mr. Philip Trosper, of Chillicothe, Mo. Mr. Brown left Tuesday noon to attend the funeral, which will be held in Utica, Mo. Mrs. E. F. Brown is spending the week-end at the parental home, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden, while her husband is absent from the city. Mrs. Dora Foster is reported quite ill at this writing. Bro. Whitt Kearney still remains quite ill. quite in. A two week's revival will begin April 29th and continue for two weeks. DREW The World Champion is Again in the Field S.C. Howard P. Drew, the sensational Negro sprinter, who is attending Drake university, proved in a recent meet in New York that he is ready to resume competition and that he will hold his own with the best dash men of the country. The New York Times describes Drew's two races with Andrew B. Kelly as follows: "It took a national champion and record holder two races to nose out a victory by inches over Howard P. Drew, the Negro sprinter, whose performances on the indoor and outdoor track a couple of seasons ago were the sensation of A. A. U. athletics. Drew showed several thousand spectators that he had retained much of his phenomenal speed and strength, and in this, his first track meet since last August, Drew was overtaken and passed only by Andrew B. Kelly of Holy Cross college in one of the hardest contested sprinting events seen on an American indoor circle. "The century special at 100 yards, the principal event of the games, found at the starting mark Drew attempting a come back; Kelley, the national 300-yard champion and record holder, and Roy Morse, the Salem-Crescent A. C. Negro star. A full quota of timers held regulated watches on the race, but a careful consensus taken at the finish gave Drew and Kelly a dead heat for the century distance. A run over was demanded by the spectators, and later in the evening after both had taken the opportunity for rest, the second race was held, and was won by Kelly by less than a foot, with Drew second. "The Negro started off with new tactics and was able to outguess the Holy Cross collegian for a full seventy-five yards of the distance. Then Kelly, trailing a scant yard in Drew's wake, called on his reserve, and quickening his gait almost imperceptibly, he flung himself along and into the worsted inches ahead of Drew. Morse was in third place again, a foot in the rear of Drew. The time for both of the races was 0:10 1-5. "Drew first gained a place among the country's fastest sprinters when a student at Springfield (Mass.) high school. Later he entered the University of Southern California, under whose emblem he won most of his laurels. Among other feats Drew tied the world's record of :9 3-5, held jointly with D. J. Kelly, in the 100 and that of 21 1-5 seconds, held by Bernie Wefers, R. C. Craig and D. F. Lippincott in the 220. "Last August it was reported that the Negro marvel had suffered a paralytic shock, but his illness turned out to be only a severe nervous strain, and after months of rest he gave every promise here of beginning another spring and summer of remarkable performances on the cinder path." OTTUMWA ITEMS. The trustee rally at the A. M. E. church Monday, April 16th, was a decided success. Word has been received by relatives in this city of the recent death of Harry Weeks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gideon Weeks, formerly of this city. Mr. Tom Hughes died Monday morning, April 23, at his home on N. Wapello street. The Dorcas Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church will have a bazaar on Monday, April 30th, and Tuesday, May 1st. Many useful and varied articles will be on display. Everyone come and help to make it a success. Mr. Frank Henson entered St. Joseph's hospital for treatment. He fell a few days ago and was badly ruptured. While Mrs. Henson was caring for their horse, it stepped on her foot. The accident was very painful, but that not serious. Mrs. Harry Owens is confined to her home with a badly sprained ankle. Mrs. R. H. Cato is visiting for a few days in M. Pleasant. Mrs. Mary Robinson is very ill with rheumatism. Mr. Wm. Thompson is home from Des Moines, where he has been employed at the state capitol. Mr. Earl Wagner left for Chicago last week for an indefinite stay. Little Harold Carr is some improved at this writing. He has been critically ill with pneumonia. Mr. Geo. Gabrielle is very ill at his home. Mrs. H. Benton and Mr. R. Shorton are still on the sick list. Mr. Geo. Downey has returned to Chicago, after spending the winter at the home of his mother. Mr. Earnest Gooden accompanied his father to Mason City, where they will make an indefinite stay. Miss Genevieve Searcy left for Edwardsville, Ill., Wednesday, where she will make her future home. MACON, MO, NEWS Miss Nellie Gorhorn of Jacksonville, Mo., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. T. Ancell and family. Mr. Lyle Caston, a former graduate of Western college, who was recently called to be a minister of the people, spent Sunday last in our city and while here preached an excellent sermon. Mrs. Diggs and Mrs. McClain of Moberly spent a few days in our city. Mrs. Fannie Harris is on the sick list. Rev. J. E. Corhorn of St. Joseph, Mo., was called to our city to preach the installation sermon at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church. Rev. Corhorn preached two soul-stirring sermons, taking his text from Matt. 1-8. He also spoke of the splendid work of the foreign missionary. Mrs. Homer Houston of Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting relatives in the city. Friday last was a joyous day for the students of Western college, as it was their custom to observe College day. The day was well spent in socializing. At night a banquet was given in the dining room by the students, in which the president and faculty were invited. The dining room was decorated very pretty. A short program was rendered. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Clark were called to Stewsville by the death of relatives. The Missionary Circle met Friday at the home of Mrs. D. L. Howard. A delightful evening was spent. An interesting feature of Western college is the theology department, conducted by Rev. J. W. L. Underwood. Thursday evening last Bro. Cash Bates preached a noble sermon. These theologians are doing splendid work at Western college. The president and faculty of Western college and a few of the students were highly entertained at a reception Wednesday evening, given by the third preparation class. Mr. Louis Garland spent Sunday in our city, the guest of Miss Beatrice Gates. Rev. Fox preached two inspiring sermons Sunday morning and evening. The Vine and Broadway Sunday school are doing excellent work under Mrs. M. E. Brookins. Master Cloyous Harris is able to be out, after a slight spell of illness. Mrs. Johnnie Guy is able to be out, Mrs. Ellen Holman and Mrs. J. Lewis have returned home, after spending the winter in the south. Mrs. Gona Black and daughter have returned to their home in Des Moines, Iowa. Subscribe for The Bystander. Nature Cures, The Doctor Takes the Fee. There is an old saying that "Nature cures, the doctor takes the fee," but as everyone knows you can help Nature very much and thereby enable it to effect a cure in much less time than is usually required. This is particularly true of colds. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy relieves the lungs, liquifies the tough mucus and aids in its ```markdown ``` The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents expectoration, allays the cough and aids Nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. CLARINDA, IOWA We are very sorry to learn of so much illness among our colored people. Master Lawrence Beard is real ill at this writing. Mr. Give Nowling was called to Greenfield, Mo., last Sunday on account of the serious illness of his mother. The Ladies' Crochet club entertained at the home of Mrs. Laura Headly last month. Mr. Vansal Jones of Creston spent the Sabbath with friends in Clarinda. Miss Emma Able, one of our high school girls, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is rapidly improving. Friends are sorry to hear of Mrs. Jasper Kean's death in Bedford. The rally at the A. M. E. church was indeed a great success. The ladies of the Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. G. Nowling last Thursday. Mr. E. B. Cook returned from Cedar Rapids last week; also Mrs. Cook returned from White Cloud, after a pleasant visit. The Misses Margery Cason and Alice Jones were entertained at Mrs. Laura Headley's to dinner last Monday. Mrs. Eliza Jones is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones, her son, in Omaha, and on her way home will visit her son, Mr. T. G. Jones, and wife in Red Oak. Mrs. E. Sullivan is repairing the interior of her home. The entertainment given by the ladies of the Second Baptist church on Saturday evening was quite a success, given under the auspices of Mrs. Washington and Mrs. G. Cason. Mr. N. H. Pemberton and wife and daughter, Virginia, departed for their home in Chicago. Friends regretted their departure. College Course in Politics The Columbia university belongs the credit of offering. the first course designated to give students a practical knowledge of the conduct of political affairs. That institution has asked the bureau of municipal research in New York to give the members of the class the benefit of the experience it has derived from the study of the affairs of that city, and the invitation has been accepted. The growing demand for the adoption of the scientific methods of city governments lends support to the view that college men will be in demand in this department of the public service, hence the propriety and usefulness of a unit university course established on the lines indicated by the innovation at Columbia. Haltlana a Laz. Lot. Sydney Brooks, writing to the London Chronicle about Haiti, says the Haitians were the first people in the world to abolish slavery, and Mrs. C. R. Miller, writing in Leslie's Weekly, says of Haiti: "In that little republic covering about 10,000 square miles within nine days' sail of New York, one may encounter more strange complications and a greater disregard for human life than in the remote countries of the east. Situated in the very heart of the West Indies, where civilization exists in a high degree Haiti alone has kept her doors closed to progress. She became an independent state more than 100 years ago. Her rich lands were already under cultivation, but the lazy natives allowed the plantations to go to ruin, and for sets have grown up instead." Farm Employment for Criminals. Gov. Harris of Ohio believes that criminals can be employed on a farm with advantage to themselves and the state. He proposes that prisoners in the penitentiary who are not conferred criminals be transferred to the reformatory and put to work on the state farm. "It is the conditions of our cities that breed crime," says the governor. "Most of it can be traced to idleness and drink, and idleness is frequently the cause of drink. There is little drink in the country and practically no idleness. If the young man was had slipped over the bounds of a law were taught scientific farming he would come to like it and escape the associates who carry him down when he returns to the city." Milk an Intoxicant. New York City alone consumes an qually 840,000,000 quarts of milk. We drink 2,300,000 quarts a day. And this does not include mothers' milk for infants; just cows' milk—watered and unwatered, for both infants and adults. "Milk," says Emerson. "is readily made intoxicating in warm climates simply by agitation. This feature was quickly discovered." Being placed in a skin and slung from the shoulder or over the back, it was agitated by the motion of the hunter, serum fermentation was soon well under way. The skin was undoubtedly noce poisoned, some milk of the previous lay being left in it, which was of a very Den =e Litas j ee | people in the west OXXTNo 45 0 DES MOINES, 1OWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1917. Brice Five Cents ~ - Pa aS a 1 oe om Ta es eee aie Sa re eee A I RR 3 Foe aie : A. ei a. oo wr aies met OF wy OFFICIAL PROGRAM IOWA STATE FEDERATION, Sixteenth annual session of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Wo. men’s Clubs to be held in the A. M. E. church at Ottumwa, May 21 to 23, in. clusive. Board meeting Monday at 3 . a. < Hionday evening, May 21—Citizens Night at Second Baptist Church. Opening chorus, Chickasaw Camp: fire Girls. Invocation, Rev. Cato, Chorus. Piano solo, Chalmer Hall. Welcome on behalf of citizens, May- or P, Leeny. Vocal solo, Mr Eugene Bailey. Welcome on behalf of churches, Mr. W.S. Page. Vocal duet, Misses Gladys and Ida Davis. Welcome on behalf of clubs, Mrs. Francis Hicks, president of I. B.W. dub. Piano duet with trap drum accom- puniment. Piano, Misses Beulah Allen and Constance Downey. Drums, Miss Celia Wagner. ee ws ee pees G. Johnson, Davenport. Vocal solo, Miss Lenora Williams. Closing song, Campfire Girls. ‘Tuesday, 8:45 a. m. Music. Invocation by chaplain, Mrs. Julia Southall, Buxton. Song, “Jowa Beautiful Land.” Rofl call of officers. Report of credential committee. Appointment of committees. Music Reports of committees. Reports of officers. Report of delegate to National As- sociation of Colored Women. Reports of clubs. Adjournment. ‘Tuesday, 2 p. m. Vocal solo, Mrs. Minta Miles, Bux- ton. Invocation by chaplain. Minutes of morning session. Music, Miss Gladys Strother, Ot- tamwa. Report of suffrage chairman, Miss Vivian Smith, Waterloo. Discussion by suffrage workers. ___ Report of music chairman, Mrs. Gus \G. Nichols, Des Moines. Report of health chairman, Mrs. Alberta Carter, Davenport. Lecture, “Health and Hygiene,” Dr. | A. J. Booker. ‘Vocal solo, Mrs. Wm. Stevens, Burl- ington. (Tuesday, 8 p. m. at Grand Opera House. Piano duet, with trap drum accom- paniment, Misses Beulah Allen, Con- stance Downey and Celia Wagner. J, Patriotic quartette—Mesdames Gus G. Nichols, A. G. Coleman, C. B. | Woods and Miss Osceola Jones. Original poem, “Washington,” Mr. ! Bertram Johnson. President's annual address, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines. Vocal solo, Mrs, Marguerite Field Tee. Unveiling of the Booker T. Wash- ington portrait by little Miss Helen Louise Downey, Ottumwa. Address, Mrs. Mary B. Talbott, Buf- falo, N. Y., president National Asso- ciation of Colored Women, presenting portrait. ‘Acceptance on behalf of the state of Towa. ‘Acceptance on behalf of Mr. E. R. Harlan, curator. ‘Acceptance on behalf of Tuskegee Institute, Prof. Walter L. Hutcherson, field secretary. Wednesday, 8:45 a. m. Music. Invocation, chaplain. Song. i ‘Minutes of afternoon and evening sessions. Report of executive board. Report of clubs continued. Report of arts and crafts chairman, Mrs. Hardy Allen, Des Moines. Report of household economics chairman, Mrs. Cora Jones, Oskaloosa. Adjournment. Wednesday, 2 p. m. Instrumental, Miss Murie Williams, Cedar Rapids. Invocation, chaplain. Minutes of morning session. Vocal solo, Miss Genevieve Searcy, “Ottumwa. | Report of Young Women’s chair- man, Miss Marie J. Bell, Des Moines. Round table, “What Our Young ‘Women Need Most,” led by Miss Mar- garet Davis, Ottumwa, and participat- ed in by representatives of the various Girls’ Social Centers. Child welfare symposium, Mrs. John L, Thompson, chairman, presiding. “The Early School Life,” Mrs. H.W. Hughes, Des Moines. “The Adolescent Period,” Mrs. Wm. E. Bailey, Buxton. Report of temperance chairman, Mrs. Alice McDowell, Des Moines. Election of officers. Adjournment. Wednesday, 8 p. m. Music. Invocation. Minutes afternoon session. Music. Address by Prof. Lawrence C Jones, principal Piney Woods Country Life School, Braxton, Miss. Address, “Missionary Work by Club Women,” Mrs. J. H. Brown, Des Moines, president Western Negro Baptist Women. Reports of committees. Installation of officers. BUXTON, IOWA. __ Buxton swelled up with pride Sunday afternoon when one ef our young mer returned to town asa conquering hero We are glad to know that Mr. Andrew J. Brookins has succeeded where other: have failed. Mr. Brookins has in vented an automatic cab signal in con junction with an automatic stop, for railway signal service, ‘The device has been inspected and approved by leading railway men of the country. ‘The superiority of Mr. Brookins device is unquestionable, as he ha been able to get an offer of $200,000,0 for it. He will be in the city a few days visiting friends, after which he will return to Chicago where he ha: been engaged at a substantial salary to demonstrate the device, We wish him much success, as we know what opposition he must have met MONMOUTH. ILL. Rev. G, H. Brown of Quincy preach: ed at the Calvary Baptist church Wed nesday evening. The Mission society of St. Jamet church met this weak with Mrs, Lilhar Abel. Mrs, J. C. Peoples entertained about fifty persons at her home on South 8tt street, complimentary to Mr. and Mrs Bert Johnson, who recently married a Frankfort, Mo. Mr, Wm, Wallace is owner of a new car. The A. M, E, Sewing Circle met Fri day afternoon with Mrs. Eugen ‘Thompson, Mrs, Anna Wallace is visiting ir Springfield with her son, Mr. Haze Wallace, Miso Bessie Kipper is visiting friend: inthe city. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Dave Turner of Des Moines was a visitor at the parental Geo. W. Turner home a few days last week. Mrs. Junias, of South Bend. Ind., visited her sister, Mrs. Eva Gwinn, for a few days and returned home Wednesday. Mr. Lewis Wallace has arrived from Pittsburgh, Pa., to make this his future home,, He received a glad wel- come from all his friends. He has already bought him a home and will move into it the first of the month. Mrs. N. L Black has returned home from Des Moines, where she had been for the past seven weeks taking treat- ment, and recuperating. Miss Pettiford of Sabina, Ohio, gave an entertainment at the A. M. E. church on the 18th of April, asaisted by the King’s Jewels, a clase in the A.M.E,S. 8. Miss Pettiford gave readings and the class gave the music. Miss Pettiford cannot be recommended too highly. The entertainment was a success in every way. While in Des Moines recently we had the pleasure, thru Dr. Booker, to at- tend a meeting of the Civie League at The Palms, at which time the Hon. |Lafe Young of the Capital, gave his experience while passing thru the trenches in the fighting zone across the water. It was a very interesting ad- dress and the League is to be congratu lated on such meets, Miss Helen Motts is home from Rock Island for an indefinite stay. Mra, Jennie B. Green is the delegate of Christian Culture club to the Federa. tion to be held in Ottumwa next month. Walter Williams was in Des Moines recently to visit his mother who is il at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Williams. Mrs. Lillian Frances Phillips was born in Detroit, Mich., in September, 1860, and died at Washington, lowa. April 0, 1917, She was the daughter of Chas, and Martha Burkley. When lee young Mrs, Phillips united with the church and had been a worker ir that body ever since, She wes much interested in literary work, and became avery interesting person in an elocu- tionary way, and finally became ‘icensed preacher and evangelist in the | jth Episcopal conference, She was a | ritiant woman, and was admired for her uniqueness in manner in imparting to others her discourses. A father, brother and son are left to mourn, wh¢ have the sympathy of the whole com: munity, The funeral was held Sabbati pm, from the A. M, E. church ard Taterment in Woodlawn cemetery, Rev. N, R Morgan conducted the sg rvices, and A. M, E. choir sang. The W. 8 C. gave their closing en. tertainment for the season at the home of Miss Luba Gwinn on the evening of April 12th, when the club invited a few friends to assist ad enjoy the pro- gram and festivities. The fore part of the evening was given to conversation and games. and later the guests were taken to the dining hall to a six course dinner, which was much enjoyed by all. Immediately following the toastmis- tress, Miss Gwinn introduced the speaker of the evening, Mr. Samuel Hall, Jr., who gave the hearers a real literary treat. All responded to the Tequests of the toastmistress and all enjoyed the evening, Mr. and Mrs, Chas, McKain have moved to Roex Island which will be their future home. Perey Garrett came up from Daven- port Sabbath to attend the funeral of Mrs. Phillips, Lewis Wallace united with the A. M. E. church on Sabbath night, and the members made a merry welcome for him. Mrs. Phil Rushing and son, Phil., Jr. visited relatives in Fairfield this week. Mrs, Chas. Clay of Des Moines, and Mrs. Chas. Washington of Albia ac- compained Mrs, N, L. Black home from Des Moines Sabbath, Mrs. Richardson of Davenport arriv- ed Monday tobe with her husband, who is employed at the Shellaberger barber shop. Mr. Hurtt of Ottumwa, was in the city a few days the fore part of the week, ALBIA NEWS. The entertainment at the A. M. E. church on ‘'hursday April 19th, with Miss Ruby Petiford as reader was a success, Miss Petiford is great in re- cital and was appreciated by her audi- ence. Lunch and other refreshments were served by the Sewing Circle club. Mr. and Mrs, Edward Butler and sor Lawrence were Buxton visitors over Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Corthon and children of Hiteman motored to Albia Sunday. Mr. Luke Mosely of Hiteman was ir Albia Saturday. Those who attended the Petiforc recital from Hocking were Mr. ard Mrs. Joe Robinson, Miss Alberta Rob- inson Miss Anna Robinson. Miss Vitgio Burns and Mr, Amily Burns, Miss Alborta Robinson was elected by the Sunday School as the delegate from Albia to the annual A. M. E. Sunday School ecnvention, to be held in Des Moines in June. Miss Edith Harris was elected alternate. A number of the Mite S. B. Moore Missionary ladies attended the lecture on ‘South America’ at the United Brethren church on Sunday afternoon, Those who attended morning services at the A, M. E. church on Sunday from Hocking was Mrs. Joe Robinson an¢ daughter Miss Alberta Robinson, Mrs Virginia Burns, Miss Anna Robinson and Mr. Thomas Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson of Hock ing No. 3 was in Albia over Sunday _. MT, PLEASANT, IOWA. There were excellent Easter pro- grams at both churches. Mr. Harry Burnaugh who is work: ing in Des Moines is spending a few days at home, ‘The Easter social given by the A. M. E, Sunday School proved quite a suc. cess. Mr. Charles McCracken left Sunda} for Des Moines where he has secured position, Mr. Roy Pickett of Keokuk visitet in our city a few days, The Mother's Council will meet Wed: nesday with Mrs, M. Robinson. Mr. Bert Gilmore of Fairfield was ¢ visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Walters has returnes from Des Moines. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Mrs. Wm. Clark and son, Harold, were visiting in Mystic at the home of Mrs. E. F. Brown one day last week. Christina Crittenden spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. F. Brown, of Mystic, Iowa. A social will be given Saturday, April 28th, by the Chureh Aid. Every- one is welcome. ‘The Daughters will give a social at the home of Mrs. John Martin on North Tenth street Friday, April 27th. Mr. E. F, Brown of Mystic, Iowa, received a message Tuesday stating the death of his cousin, Mr. Philip Trosper, of Chillicothe, Mo. — Mr. Brown left Tuesday noon to attend the funeral, which will be held in Utica, Mo. Mrs. E. F. Brown is spending the week-end at the parental home, Mrs. AL. Crittenden, while her husband is absent from the city. Mrs. Dora Foster is reported quite il at this writing. Bro. Whitt Kearney still remains quite ill. A two week’s revival will begin April 29th and continue for two weeks. DREW The World Champion i Again in the Field ys fat vi ~ \ b 7] oo a | rt de Howard P. Drew, the sensational Negro sprinter, who is attending brake university, proved in a recent rect in New York that he is ready to resume competition and that he will hold his own with the best dash men of the country. The New York Times describes Drew's two races with Andrew B. Kelly as follows: “It took a national champion and record holder two races to nose out 2 vietory by inches over Howard P Drew, the Negro sprinter, whose per- formances on the indoor and outdoor track a couple of seasons ago were the sensation of A. A. U. athletics. Drew showed several thousand spectator: that he had retained much of his phe nomenal speed and strength, and in this, his first track meet since:last Au rust, Drew was overtaken and passec only by Andrew B. Kelly of Holy Cross college in one of the hardest contested sprinting events seen on ar American indoor circle. “The century special at 100 yards the principal event of the games found at the starting mark Drew at tempting a come back; Kelley, the na tional 300-yard champion and recorc holder, and Roy Morse, the Salem Crescent A. C. Negro star. A ful quota of timers held regulated watch es on the race, but a careful consen sus taken at the finish gave Drew an¢ Kelly a dead heat for the century dis tance. A run over was demanded bs the spectators, and later in the even ing after both had taken the oppor tunity for rest, the second race was held, and was won by Kelly by les: than a foot, with Drew second. “The Negro started off with new tacties and was able to outguess th Holy Cross collegian for a full sev. enty-five yards of the distance ‘Then Kelly, trailing a scant yar in Drew's wake, called on his re serve, and quickening his gait al most imperceptibly, he flung himsel along and, into the worsted — inche ahead of Drew. Morse was in thir place again, a foot in the rear o Drew. The time for both of the race: was 0:10 1-5. “Drew first gained a place amon; the country’s fastest sprinters wher a student at Springfield (Mass.) higl school. Later he entered the Univer sity of Southern California, unde whose emblem he won most of hi lnurels, Among other feats Drew tie the world’s record of :9 3-5, held joint ly with D. J. Kelly, in the 100 and tha of 21 1-5 seconds, held by Berni Wefers, R. C. Craig and D. F. Lippin cott in the 220. “Last August it was reported tha the Negro marvel had suffered a para lytic shock, but his illness turned ou to be only a severe nervous strain, an after months of rest he gave ever: promise here of beginning anothe spring and summer of remarkable per Yormances on the cinder path.” OTTUMWA ITEMS. | The trustee rally at the A. M. E. church Monday, April 16th, was a de- cided success. Word has been received by relatives in this city of the recent death of Harry Weeks, son of Mr. and Mrs, Gideon Weeks, formerly of this city. ‘Mr, Tom Hughes died Monday morning, April 23, at his home on N, Wapello street. The Dorcas Sewing Circle of the A. M. E. church will have a bazaar on Monday, April 30th, and Tuesday, May Ist. Many useful and varied articles will be on display. Everyone come and help to make it a success. Mr. Frank Henson entered St, Jo- seph’s hospital for treatment. He ‘ta a few days ago and was badly ruptured. While Mrs. Henson was curing for their horse, it stepped on her foot. ‘The accident was very pain- ful, but that not serious. Mrs, Harry Owens is confined to her home with a badly sprained ankle. Mrs. R. H. Cato is visiting for a few days in Mt. Pleasant, Mrs. Mary Robinson is very ill with rheumatism. Mr. Wm. Thompson is home from Des Moines, where he has been em- ployed at the state capitol. Mr. Earl Wagner left for Chicago ast week for an indefinite stay. Little Harold Carr is some improved ‘at this writing. He has been critical- iy ill with pneumonia. Mr. Geo. Gabrielle is very ill at his home. Mrs. H. Benton and Mr. R, Shorton are still on the sick list. Mr. Geo. Downey has returned to Chicago, after spending the winter at the home of his mother. Mr. Earnest Gooden accompanied his father to Mason City, where they will make an indefinite stay. Miss Genevieve Searcy left for Ed wardsville, Ill, Wednesday, where she will make her future home. MACON. MO. NEWS. Miss Nellie Gorhorm of Jackson- ville, Mo., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. J. T. Ancell and family. Mr. Lyle Caston, a former graduate «t Western college, who was recently called to be a minister of the people, spent Sunday last in our city and while here preached an excellent ser- mon. Mrs. Diggs and Mrs. McClain of Moberly spent a few days in our city. Mrs. Fannie Harris is on the sick list. Rey. J. E. Corhorn of St. Joseph, Mo. was called to our city to preach the installation sermon at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church. Rev. Corhorn preached two soul-stir- ring sermons, taking his text from Matt. 1-8. He also spoke of the splen- did work of the foreign missionary. Mrs. Homer Houston of Des Moines, Jowa, is visiting relatives in the city. Friday last was a joyous day for the students of Western college, as it was their custom to observe College day. ‘he day was well spent in socializing. At night a banquet was given in the dining room by the students, in which the president and faculty were invited. The dining room was decorated very pretty. A short program was ren- dered. Mr. and Mrs. H. C, Clark were called to Stewsville by the death of relatives The Missionary Circle met Friday at the home of Mrs, D. L. Howard. A delightful evening was spent. ‘An interesting feature of West ern college is the theology depart. ment, conducted by Rev. J. W. L. Un: derwood. Thursday evening last Bro Cash Bates preached a noble sermon. ‘These thelogians are doing splendid work at Western college. ‘The president and faculty of West. ern college and a few of the student: \vere highly entertained at a recep: tion Wednesday evening, given by the third preparation class. Mr. Louis Garland spent Sunday ir our city, the guest of Miss Beatrice Gates. Rev. Fox preached two inspiring sermons Sunday morning and even. ing. "The Vine and Broadway Sunda; school are doing excellent work un der Mrs. M. E. Brookins. Master Cloyous Harris is able to be out, after a slight spell of illness. ‘Mrs, Johnnie Guy is able to be out after a serious spell of sickness. ‘The A. M. E. Sewing Circle is doing nice work under their president. Mrs. Ellen Holman and Mrs. J Lewis have returned home, afte spending the winter in the south. Mrs. Gona Black and daughte have returned to their home in De: Moines, Iowa. eee et tor The Bystander. Nature Cures, The Doctor Takes the Fee. ‘There is an old saying that “Nature cures, the doctor takes the fee,” but as everyone knows you can help Na- ture very much and thereby enable it to effect a cure in much less time than jis usually required. ‘This is particu: larly true of colds. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy relieves the lungs, lig- /wifies the tough mucus and aids in its expectoration, allays the cough and aids Nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. ‘ CLARINDA. IOWA. We are very sorry to learn of so nuveh illness among our colored peo- ple. Master Lawrence Beard is real ill at this writing. sevseane Mr. Give Nowling was called to Greenfield, Mo., last Sunday ‘on ac- count of the serious illness of his mother, The Ladies’ Crochet club entertained at the home of Mrs. Laura Headly last month, Mr. Vansal Jones of Creston spent the Sabbath with friends in Clarinda. Miss Emma Able, one of our high school girls, who has been very ill with preumonia, is rapidly improving. Friends are sorry to hear of Mrs. dasper Kean’s death in Bedford. The mally at the A. M. E. church was indeed a great success. ‘The ladies of the Missionary society met at the home of Mrs,-G. Nowling last ‘Thursday. Mr. E. B, Cook returned from Cedar Rapids last week; also Mrs. Cook re- tarned from White Cloud, after a pleasant visit. The Misses Margery Cason and Mice Jones were entertained at Mrs. Laura Headley’s to dinner last Mon- day. Mrs. Eliza Jones is visiting Mr. and Mrs, Allen Jones, her son, in Omaha, and on her way home will visit her son, Mr. T, G. Jones, and wife in Red Oak. Mrs, E. Sullivan is repairing the in- terior of her home. The entertainment given by the ludies of the Second Baptist church on Saturday evening was quite a success, iven under the auspices of Mrs. Washington and Mrs. G. Cason. Mr. N. H. Pemberton and wife and doughter, Virginia, departed for their home in ‘Chicago, Friends regretted their departure. 4, College Ouvree tn Potties, ‘Fe Columbia university beloags wrodit of offering, the first courme 40 signed to give students a practical knowledge of the conduct of politica Affairs. That institution has asked ‘Ke Diuroaw' of nibalelpal researea tt New York to give the members of the lass the beaefit of the experience It has derived from the study of the af fairs of that city, and tho Invitatios bas been accepted. The growing de mand for the adoption of the scien tific methods of clty governments lends support to the view that college wen wili be In demand Ja this do partment of the public service, hence the propriety and usefulness of a unt versity course established on the lines Indicated by the innovation at Colum via, f jillitene = Lae: ist Srdney Brooks, writing 'o tae Lon fon Chronicle about Haiti, says the Haitians were the first people in the world to abolish slavery, and Mra. C R. Miller, writing in Leslie's Weekty, says of Haltt: “In that little repubttc sovermg about 10,000 square miles within tve aays' vail of New York, cne may encounter more strange complica sons and a greater disregard for hu mun Yfe than in the remote coun tries of the aast. Situated in the vory heart of the Weet Indies, where cteilization existe In a bigh degree Walt! alone bas kept her doors closed to progress. She became an independ ‘nt state more than 100 years ago. Ger rich lands were already under cut tivation, but the lazv natives allowed the plantations to go to rin, and tor ‘ests have grown up instead.” B Paci ad carci i bag ac ys Tei sa ficiaoe tat Gov. Harris of Obio believes that eriminals can be employed on a farm with advantage to themselves and the state. He proposes that prisouers In ‘he penitentiary who are not con: Armed cximinals be transferred to the reformatory and put to work on tae state farm. “It 1s the conditions of our cites that breed crime,” says the governor. “Most of it can be traced to Idleness and drink, and idleness {1 traquently the cause of drink. There if little drink in the country and prao ‘cally po idleness, If the young mar Wa» bad slipped oyer the Bounds of + law were taught solentific farming he would come to lke it and escape the associates who carry him down wher be returns to the city.” ——— ai on Intoxicant New York City alone consumes an aually 840,000,000 quarts of milk. We 4rink 2,300,000 quarts @ day. And thia does not include mothers’ mili for infants; just cows’ milk—watered ‘nd wowatered, for both infants and adults, “Milk,” saya Emerson. “it feadiiy made intoxicating in warm dimates simply by agitation. Thir feature was quickly discovered.” ke tng placed in a silo and slung from the shonider or over the dack. ic wet agitated by tho motion of the bunter, sci rermentation was goon well undct way. 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Norfolk, Va.—To the Editor: I enclose you some newspaper clippings that might interest you concerning the colored population of the south. They are the truth of the willingness of the colored men stepping forward in large numbers to help defend the flag. This speaks volumes as to their worth as American citizens in the face of their treatment of their civil rights, and ignoring any social rights. They are making good here in large numbers morally, intellectually and financially against many adverse circumstances. They do all the hard work on small pay and patiently struggle to improve their minds in book knowledge. Knowledge is power, and time will give them a new and different standing in the American citizens in the face of the lines they are now pursuing. On the other hand, white boys or girls by the thousands are traveling forty and fifty miles to witness a contest of baseball between two towns, wasting time, money and energies in a period of threatened calanity to their country. One is patriotism and work, and the other depreciation and loss of the noblest elements in the human body soon to be called for. C. W. Johnston. Norfolk Virginian-Pilot: Kinston, N. C., April 20—"There are a million colored men in the United States awaiting the call to service; they are ready for a long or a short war, hesitating at nothing," declared T. W. Thurston, colored, here today. Thurston, as superintendent of a local manufacturing plant, holds one of the biggest industrial positions in the south for a man of his race. "They are saying to the president, Call us, arm us and give us a place at the front, and we will make America proud of her colored citizens or report to God the reason why," he said. Thurston advised the people of his race to economize and aid conscientiously in the movement to eliminate waste. "The cause of justice has had its grim Golgotha, its triumphant resurrection, and promise and proof of a glorious immortality," he asserted. Norfolk Virginian-Pilot: The army led the navy in yesterday's recruiting. Fourteen men were signed up during the day and last night to Fort Slocum, N. Y., or to Columbus, O. Of those fourteen an even dozen were colored. It has been stated frequently in recent recruiting speeches that colored Norfolk is showing more true southern patriotism than white Norfolk. The assertion has never been denied. When the navy first called for recruits, colored men responded so rapidly that every place in which they could be used was filled before the end of a week. Since the army first began to enlist colored men at the Norfolk recruiting station, colored enlistments have outnumbered by more than five to one those of Norfolk's white men. PATRIOTISM. People are not born patriots. Patriotism is instilled into their minds while they are youthful and vigorous, while the brain is plastic. Many influences combine to develop a child into a loyal, patriotic citizen. Patriotism and loyalty must be taught in the home as well as in the school room, for it can develop best under the influence of patriotic parents. These things being true, then, why severely criticize and condemn men and women who exhibit very little patriotism? Perhaps they had no parents to rear them, but were left upon a cold, merciless world to be kicked and cuffed about and made to feel they were but little more than brutes. How can they be transformed all at once into the loyal, patriotic citizens that carefully nurtured children become? Because of the many atrocities our people have had to suffer in the south, and the discriminations against them in many parts of the north, no doubt, their minds have become possessed with the erroneous idea that they have no government and no flag. To an untrained mind this would appear to be the case. There are many among us who are thus untrained. Then why not teach them in a somewhat effective way? Teach them that as long as they have a right to vote and help make the laws, they are citizens and have as great a part in the government as anyone; that the flag is not to protect the citizens from each other—the laws are for that; to protect the citizens from foreign foes and in foreign lands. And the American flag protects every citizen alike, be he white or black. In as much as the American Negro is the only pure American (for he was created here on this continent by the amalgamation of the African slave and the Anglo-Saxon slaveholder) this is our country, our home, our native land, our government, our flag. We know no other. We cannot make the untrained mind patriotic, but we can influence those so unfortunate to respect their country and its flag, and to rise when the national airs are sung. This cannot be done by accosting them on the street corners and condemning or criticizing them. It can be effectively done in public meetings. Get them to come. Get them shoulder-to-shoulder with you, for there is something magnetic about physical contact, and something mesmeric about the spirit of the crowd; there seems to be a powerful impelling force inducing one to do and be as the rest. Unite them in thinking on a commonly accepted line of thought; have them respond to a common emotion; then uphold our country and our flag. You cannot convert them into patriots in the strictest sense of the word, but you can make them realize they have a country to love and a flag to respect. Mrs. J. B. Rush, 1547 Twentieth Street, Des Moines, Iowa For Constipation. Mr. L. H. Farnham, a prominent druggist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: "Chamberlain's Tablets are certainly the best thing on the market for constipation." Give these tablets a trial. You are certain to find them agreeable and pleasant in effect. Price, 25 cents. For sale by all dealers. The Bystander collector will be in your city in a few days. Please see and pay him your subscription. Would Beam So Crawford—Do the ach know how the other half live? Crabshaw—After *after* their money from them they must *able* to form some idea of how they are compelled to lye.—Puck THE BYSTANDER SMART SET ATHLETIC CLUB'S SIXTH ANNUAL CARNIVAL Howard Drew Losses In Sensational Race With Andy Kelly. By N. BARNETT DODSON. Brooklyn.—The most notable event in athletic and social circles in this city for the second week in April was the sixth annual monster athletic carnival, games and dance of the famous Smart Set Athletic club. The event took place at the Thirteenth regiment armory and was attended by thousands, who gathered early to get a good look at Howard Drew in action. Music was furnished by the New Amsterdam Military band. The crowd was enthusiastic throughout the program of attractions, but it went wild when the time came for Howard Drew to make his appearance. The band was compelled to play several selections before one could accurately tell what was going on. Finally the band struck up "The Star Spangled Banner." In an instant hats were off and every one was at attention. Then came the dead heat in the 100 yard dash between Drew and Andy Kelly of Holy Cross college. The two noted sprinters got on the mark and at the crack of the gun fairly flew to the tape. The finish was so close that the judges after several minutes' discussion were undecided which had won and therefore agreed to have the men run again. They got back to the starting point, and when the signal was given Drew got off in championship speed and led Kelly for about eighty yards, but Kelly overtook him and finished with margin enough to leave no doubt in anybody's mind that he had won. Fred Pollard of Brown university football fame demonstrated his skill as a hurdler in the special sixty yard low hurdle event, defeating Arthur Engles and John J. Eller. The three mile championship race of the National Cycling association was won by Eddie Goodwin of the Irish-American Athletic club. Eight cyclers were in the contest. Members of the board of governors were at palms to see that everything possible was done for the comfort and enjoyment of their guests. The board consists of the following named well known Brooklynites: J. Hoffman Woods, chairman; George W. Lattimore, secretary; William F. Trotman, treasurer; Oscar A. Scotton, Edwin F. Horne, Sr.; Frederick B. Watkins, Philip M. Thorne, George H. Wright, Robert P. Lattimore, Lester A. Watton, Alonzo F. Chadwick, Jr.; Louis E. Baxter, George W. Harris and Charles E. Conick. THE CRISIS MAGAZINE. Historic Illustrations and Timely Sources Featured In Max. Number FREE FEATURE in May Number The May Crisis is a notable and interesting number. It contains the concluding part of Jessie Fauset's striking novellette, "There Was One Time," and an article on a southern colored farmer, Taylor Henson, written by a southern white man. "The Looking Glass" has some interesting comments of the war from the point of view of colored people and a largely unknown story of the colored sailors on the Merrimae. Among the pictures is a page picture of the French African troops after the battle of Douaumont and also pictures of the new Douglass square, Boston, and the Agassiz school, Cambridge, of which Miss Maria L. Baldwin, a colored woman, is head. In "The Men of the Month" section are featured the late Drs. M. W. Gilbert and A. S. Gray, Mr. Battey, the photographer; Miss Knox, a schoolteacher; two constructing architects connected with the United States treasury and Dr. Waring, the new head of the Howard Orphan asylum. "The Horizon" has a picture of Blanche Deas and of several recent high school graduates, together with an unusual amount of news. Perhaps the most striking thing in the whole magazine is a new poem by Mrs. Johnson. "To the Mantled," which, picturing the future freedom of the Negro, ends with these lines: Like joyful exiles, swift returning home, the rhythmic chanson of their eager feet. While voices, strange to ecstasy, long dumb. Break forth in major cadences, full sweet. Into the very star shine, they come. Wearing the hats of victory complete! On the cover Miss Anita Thompson of Los Angeles, Cal., is dancing. The Crisis is published at 70 Fifth avenue. New York, and is edited by W. E. Burghardt Du Bots, head of the research department of the National Association For the Advancement of Colored People. Sunday Schools to Meet In Boston. The board of managers of the New England Baptist Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. convention held a meeting in New York on Saturday, April 21, to arrange the program for the twenty-fourth annual meeting to be held at the Ebenezer Baptist church, Boston. Tuesday and Wednesday, June 12-13. The Boston meeting will have many patriotic features, according to the plans of the board. N. B. Dodson of Brooklyn is president, and Mrs. C. Goode Harris of Stamford, Conn., is the recording secretary. Tents to Meet In Atlantic City May 9. The twenty-ninth annual convention of the National Order of Grand Tents, eastern district division, will be held at Atlantic City, N. J., for three days, beginning on Wednesday, May 9. Mrs. Alice W. Seay of Brooklyn will respond to the mayor's address of welcome. Bv N. BARNETT DODSON. WELL PREPARED FOR BUSINESS Professor Watter S. Woodyard's Career as Educator. HAS SERVED IN MANY FIELDS Story of How the Principal of the Dinwiddie (Va.) Industrial School Wen His Spurs—Possibilities For Success of the Institution Over Which He New Presides. Dinwiddie, Va.—"We must wipe from our race everywhere ignorance and illiteracy, and we must be able to look every man in the face and let the world know that there is a man meeting a man, brain touching brain," is the declaration of Professor Walter S. Woodyard, president of the Dinwiddie Industrial school, located at this place. The school is destined to be one of the greatest institutions in the country for the training of colored youth. Professor Woodyard has prepared himself for his work and ranks today with the best trained school men in the race. He was born in Mobile, Ala., and got his early education in the Mobile public schools. From the public school JOHN H. he entered Emerson institute, in the same city, where he was prepared for his college work. He was during his school life a bright student, making good use of his time. After his graduation from Emerson institute in 1895 he entered the college preparatory department of Fisk university, from which he received his bachelor's degree. Professor Woodyard's first educational work after his graduation was as principal of the high school at Springfield, Tenn. In this position his abilities as a manager and teacher attracted the attention of the late William H. Council, president of the Agricultural and Mechanical college, Normal, Ala., who offered Mr. Woodyard the position of dean of the normal department of the above named school, which he accepted. On leaving Normal, Ala., Professor Woodyard became the director of the literary department of the St. Paul Normal and Industrial school at Lawrenceville, Va., of which Archdeacon Russell is the principal. After two years of splendid work at the Lawrenceville school Mr. Woodyard returned to Mobile, Ala., where he taught for some time. He established a training school at Plateau, Ala. Soon after he established this school he was invited to take charge of the Edenton Normal school, Edenton, N. C., which is fostered by the A. M. E. Zilon church. He took up the work in his present position when Professor T. C. Irwin resigned the principalship to become field secretary for the Negro Organization Society of Virginia. Professor Woodyard tells the following story concerning the institution: "The Dinwiddie Industrial school came into our possession through the benevolence of Alexander Van Rensselaer of Philadelphia, philanthropist and a stanch friend of the colored people. Mr. Van Rensselaer conducted the school in the interest of colored youths for several years up until 1907, known as the John A. Dix Industrial school. In 1907 the name was changed, and it was incorporated as the Dinwiddie Agricultural and Industrial school. Mr. Van Rensselaer decided to place the school in the custody of the colored people, together with the responsibility of running it, and through Professor S. G. Atkins, secretary of education, and Rev. G. L. Blackwell, general secretary, in 1908 he conveyed it to the board of education of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church. "In coming into possession of the Dinwildie Industrial school we have a heritage the value of which is almost inestimable when it is considered in the light of the opportunity it gives to our race. The plant consists of 149 acres of good land, the southern part of which borders on a creek. 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We make switches, puffs, transformation curls, coronet braids, and combings made to order, matching all shades a specialty. Send samples of hair with all orders. 2416 Blondo St., Omaha, Neb. Phone, Webster 890 Misses Stella Tate and Ollie Brown entertained Miss Marie Jones of St. Paul last Thursday. The Marshall Neil Art club met Wednesday with Miss Ida Jones, and after business the club adjourned to meet with Miss Addie Wilkinson, 824 Small street Mr and Mrs. George Law entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gresham of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Gus Nichols at breakfast Saturday morning. A Aery pleasant time reported. Furnished Room—For man and wife: garden free. Phone Wal. 7140. The Merry Church Terrell club met Monday with Miss Marie Bell and will meet next Monday with Mrs. Jessie Davis. the on live full) D. st. under uften obb hat she ion hery and ht, the ab she n. The Mothers Congress will meet 1st Saturday in May with Mrs. R. N. Hyde. It will be election of officers and all members are requested to be present. Mrs. J. Alvin Jefferson, 1322 Day street, arrived last Sunday evening from Colorado Springs, Colo, where she had spent seven weeks in the interest of her health. She is quite well now. A few business men gave a noon luncheon last Monday at the Palace Sweet Cafe Invited guests were all the ministers of the city. A pleasant time reported. Mr. Bassil Porter left Wednesday evening for Youngstown, Ohio, where he will make his home. His wife Mrs. Hannah Porter, will join him in a few weeks. Mrs Porter will be greatly missed as she is so well known among the social center. Many parties are being planned for her. Mr. Sam Wilkins died at his home, 1200 Mulberry street, last Sunday morning, after a lingering illness of several months. Funeral was held at 2 o'clock from the residence Tuesday and the body was taken to his former home, Slater, Mo., for interment. Mrs. Mamie Baker and Miss Mildred Griffin were elected delegates to the District Sunday School Convention to convene in St. Paul's A, M. E. church, Des Moines, Iowa, June 7th, 1917. Sunday April 29th will be Discussion Day in St. Paul's A. M. E. S. S., led by the evangelist, Rev S L. Howard. Parents are requested to come out and bring their children at 1:30 p. m. Special sermon for men at 4 p. m. Sunday April 29th. All men are invited to come out and hear Rev. S. L. Howard. Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday May 3rd with Mrs. E. L, Green, 946 14th street Place. at which time Mrs. J. L. Thompson, state chairman of Child Welfare of the Federation of clubs, will address the Union relative to the outline of this particular department. The N. A. A. C. P. announce Rev. Chas. Medbury on Friday evening May 4th, at Union Congregational church. Rev. Medbury is an orator of rare ability and a lover of Negro race. 8:30 No admission. Everybody invited. The Triple H. club met with Miss Bernice McLowell, 909 8th street. Plans for summer canning was discussed. Next meeting will be with Mrs. R. E. Patten. A splendid program is promised and all members are urged to be present. I wish to take this medium to notify all clubs of 1st district, that I will visit each club during the 1st and 2nd week in May, and collect the Ways and Means fund, and hope all clubs will remember it is a duty they owe to the Federation to pay as much as they can. Mayme Miles, District Treasurer. The Callanan club met with Mrs. Winn Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at Which time Mrs. Winn read a paper on Social Service, discussion was led by Mrs. Hyde. Bible lesson 5th chapter of Esther. Next meeting will be with Mrs. West on Center street, followed by a dinner. Mrs. Sue Brown will deliver her annual address that Phones: Walnut 1145 Res. Drnke 5058J Dr. W. H. Lowry DENTIST Office 757 W. 9th. Des Moines Thompson Hotel Iowa afternoon, and Mrs. Tillie Lee will have a paper on Health and Hygien. The Kloster Crochet and Embroidery club met Wednesday with Mrs. Claude Crowley as hostess. After regular routine of business a lovely luncheon was served by the hostess. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. W. Hieronymus, 1014 Center street, Wednesday May 2 The Progressive Art club was entertained at the home of Mrs. John Miller, several out of town guests were present, also a number of city visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Pemberton who were recently married were introduced to the club. Mrs. Pemberton was formerly Mrs. Jones of Colorado. Music and singing was enjoyed by all during the evening. The Step Lively Girls met at the home of Miss Zella Whyte on Fourth Street Place. A program was rendered by the members. A dainty luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Miss Anna Pettis, Miss Violet Hunter and Velma Woods, members of the club, were unable to attend the meeting on account of illness. We wish them a speedy recovery. Rev, Dr. Robinson, pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church, delivered a forceful address to the members of the Negro Civic Forum and a number of ladies at the Palms, 755 W. 9th street on Sunday, the 22rd Dr. Robinson praised the Forum for the principles upon which it stood, enumerated various methods by which it might be of use to the community, and concurred in every particular with the position that the organization has taken in regard to the Negro's part in the present international crisis. "We know but one flag defend it." Upon a suggestion by Mrs. Rush, five dollars were collected for the care of a charitable case. Hon, H. H. Polk will not address the Forum on next Sunday as he has been ordered to Fort Snelling for active service. The regular meeting will be held, to which all men are invited. THOMPSON HOTEL GUESTS. Patton Branch, Buxton, Iowa; Mr. Mrs. Jno Allen, Texas. A Lovely House Party and Club Meeting. Mr and Mrs. John Miller entertained at their home 1311 Buchanan street April 19. the Progressive Art club, also in honor of her sister, Mrs. Theodore Pemberton of Denver, Colo. She was introduced to the club and extended many congratulations wishing her a long and happy married life. The evening was spent in singing and music Twenty-five guests were present and after being served to a dainty repast they departed for their different homes feeling themselves joyfully entertained A Great Elocution Coming. Madame Cornelia Hendrey Stubblefield of Sioux City, Iowa, who is now reciting in the Southland, is starting homeward and will appear in our city for the first time, one night only, at Union Congregational church Wednesday evening, May 9th, at 8:15 prompt, in one of her best dramas entitled "The World and His wife." Mrs. Stubblefield is a lady of rare literary ability and her rendition has been highly complimented. Everyone should hear her. Rheumatic Pains Relieved. "I have used Chamberlain's Liniment for pains in the chest and lameness of the shoulders due to rheumatism, and am pleased to say that it has never failed to give me prompt relief," writes Mrs. S. N. Finch, Batavia, N. Y. Boca Washington Portrait A rare and curious mossotin portrait of George Washington in the library of the late Lafayette S. Richardson of Lowell, Mass., was auctioned on last year in Boston. It is entitled "George Washington, late president of the United States of America, eto" and was published March 14, 1891, by I. Hinton Linden. It is a small folio and is colored by hand. It looks as much like George III, as it does the Father of His Country, Baker, who wrote the "Engraved Portraits of Washington," says that only one impression of this mossotin he came under the notice of the writer. It was in neither the Clarkson nor the Carson sale of Washington portraits. Insist on Yellow Flour. Charles Christadoro, an expert on flour and grains, sounds the keynote of the new situation brought about by the bleached flour decision when he says in a communication to the editor commenting on the bleached flour decision: "The housewife will now in list on yellow tinted or creamy flour, and will learn to realize that a natural flour very white can in no manner compare with the creamy or yellow flour in far as glutens and muscle building values are concerned. "As fours 65 to 90 percent of the large flour units of the country were using this bleaching process, the decision is far-reaching."—National Feed magazine THE BYSTANDEE SHEPARD'S CALL TO DUTY. Leadership of National Training School's President in Evidence Scholars President in Evidence. As if by precondition of the great conflict in which this country is now engaged to defend its rights against a foreign foe, Dr. James E. Shepard, president of the National Training school, Durham, N. C., wrote the following in January: "The far cry is now for men, strong, men, capable of great undertakings, whether it be to serve in action or stand and wait; men of reasoning of strength and of power; men who can face issues and dare to look them squarely in the face, who can endure until the last effort of will is stilled, who can control first and last. "Just now, when America stands with bated breath, eager to know which is the best move for all, not for America alone, but the action that will quickest bring back to our ears the glad alleluia—now is the time to show ourselves MEN. "Wherever and whenever we can serve best, there let us be found. Our FRONT VIEW OF BOYS' DORMITORY. reward will be in the real joy of service and the inward satisfaction of knowing ourselves capable of answering the call for men." In his anxiety to provide adequate equipment for the successful operation of the National Training school Dr. Shepard was wise enough and farsighted enough to make as ample provision for the boy students as the means for dormitory purposes would permit. There is great hope for the future growth and possibilities of the institution in the proper care and training of this younger element. There is a pressing need for more dormitory space to accommodate and train 300 worthy young men and women to go out for lives of service. Thirty thousand dollars is required for this purpose. An administration and class room building, to cost $40,000, is needed and for heat, water and light $12,500. At present the school is paying over $1,000 yearly for these things. For a mechanical building $10,000 is the sum required. An endowment, not for extravagant expense or unnecessary needs, but to carry out effectively and thoroughly the work and simply lighten the burden, is suggested. Just $250,000 will insure the permanency of this Institution. No one need withhold a gift however small. Contributions are promptly acknowledged with thanks to all who avail themselves of sharing in the support of this great work for the training of young men and women for leadership and service. SPEAKS FROM EXPERIENCE. Loyalty of the Colored Race Is Incomparable, Saye Dr. Frissell. At this period of unrest and nation wide eagerness on the part of the people to defend their country's rights against a foreign foe the views of Dr. Hollis B, Frissell, president of the Hampton institute, concerning the attitude of the colored people are of great value. In an interview a few days after this country declared war against Germany, Dr. Frissell said: "After thirty-six years of labor among the Negroes of the south I feel that I have a fair knowledge of conditions. I have been interested to read some statements that indicate there are a large number of Negroes who are disloyal to the government. Should there be a call for help the whole Hampton institute battalion of 500 endets could be counted on for service. They are under military training. "The Negro has always been loyal. Certainly no other race coming from a foreign soil can be compared with the Negroes in their loyalty to this country. What is true of the past is certainly true of the present." THE VOTELESS CITIZEN. Withholding of the Ballot Creates Spirit of Revenge. The withholding of the ballot from citizens of the United States who are entitled to it, on account of race or color, is a serious violation of the constitution. Thousands of colored men in the south are denied the right of franchise for no other cause than that of color, and yet in a crisis like the one which this country now faces they take up arms if necessary in defense of the government. Such high handed injustice is enough to make the heart of man sick and it may dilute the quality of his patriotism. It creates within his very being a spirit of just resentment. The voleless citizen is a sad commentary on the justice of democracy. Biddle University's Golden Jubilee. Biddle university, Charlotte, N. C. is making great preparations for the coming commencement, which will be held the first week in June. The occasion also marks the fifth anniversary of the founding of the institution. The program of speakers for Tuesday, June 5, will include some of the graduates who have made good in business and the various professions. MANNED BY ABLE FACULTY Institution Which Was Begun as More Kindergarten Now Ranks With Foremost Schools In the State—Dr. W. R. Carter's Work Recognized by Governor and Leading Educators. Topeka, Kan.—The Industrial and Educational institute in this city is one of the foremost institutions in the west for the moral, intellectual and industrial advancement of colored youth. While it is a state school, it had its inception in the thrift and industry of its president, Dr. William R. Carter. He has worked his way to the front upon his merits and is considered one of the best qualified educators among our people. He knows by actual experience the needs of the youth of the [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit]. race, especially those who are struggling against great odds to get an education. Dr. Carter is a native of Brunswick, Ga. He is forty-three years of age and has had an interesting career in many good movements. Being a native of the south, he knows and has felt the sting of race prejudice. He received his early training in the public schools of his native town. From the public schools of Brunswick he entered the Tuskegee institute in 1890. He received much encouragement and was also inspired by Dr. Washington to go forward and make the most of his opportunities to fit himself for his life's work. After three years of hard work at Tuskegee institute young Carter received his diploma from the hands of Dr. Washington with this solemn declaration: "I shall ever honor this piece of paper." He returned to Brunswick, and, recognizing that he owed something to his home town, the place that had made it possible for him to get his foundation, he accepted a position in the public school as one of the teachers. He at once gained the love of pupils and their parents. He gave three of his best years' work to Brunswick and resigned to accept a position in Orange Bend, Fla., where he had charge of all the public school work in the county. He conducted all the normals and had under him many teachers. His worth as an educator was recognized by the state, and often he was called into conference with the state superintendent of education. He gave up teaching for a short time and entered Gammon Theological seminary, where he prepared for the ministry. It was at Gammon that his ability as a public speaker and minister manifested itself, and he was classed among the able ministers of the Baptist denomination. He, however, again resumed school work. He taught for a year at the East Tennessee Normal and Industrial institute, Harriman, Tenn. He began teaching in Kansas at the instance of Dr. Booker T. Washington. The school to which he went was a mere kindergarten, carried on by a couple from Boston. The need of a larger work was soon felt, and this little school was reorganized into an industrial institute and is now an ideal center of education. At the first session of the state legislature after Dr. Carter took charge of the school $1,500 was appropriated for its support. This amount has been gradually increased to $21,000 per annum. The indebtedness of $3,000 has been paid, and the plant is now worth $175,000. The school has a faculty of ten teachers, and students from ten states are in attendance. Although Dr. Carter is a very busy man, he is intensely interested in all movements for the advancement of his people. He stands high in Masonic, Pythian and Odd Fellow circles. For the past twelve years he has been the only colored member of the board of directors of the Kansas Children's Home society and for several years secretary and treasurer of the Ministerial Union, Topeka, composed of all the white and colored ministers of the city. He has several times been honored by the governor with positions of trust. DR. WILLIAM B. CARTER POEMS YOU OUGHT TO KNOW. No matter what your occupation you ought to read and know some of the great poems of the world. They will add to your happiness and philosophy. We shall print a few of the classics as a sample, if they are desired by our subscribers they will be continued. ON THE TOMBS IN WESTMINISTER ABBEY Mortality, behold and fear What a change of flesh is here! Think how many royal bones Sleeps within these heaps of stone; Here they lie, had realms and lands, Who now want strength to stir their hands, Where from their pulpits seal'd with dust They preach, 'In greatness is no trust.' Here's an acre sown indeed With the richest royallest seed That the earth did e'er suck in Since the first man died for sin: Here the bones of birth have cried 'Though gods they were, as men they died!' 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HE SPITTED ON DABY'S CANDY SO BABY WOULDN'T EAT IT! YOU DID DID YOU? 348 International Cartoon Co., N. HEALTH HINTS. A. J. Booker, M. D. While the Reverend Reese and Doctor Medbury talk of us in terms of the "miracle man" and a people with "a golden age in the future," we sit about and languish for either a loud voiced leader, or ears to hear that which is coming from many sources. Editorials are written about us, men lose friendships and caste in our interest, while we sit by, content to be the bone of contention. While we need men to see that our civil and social status is not further jeopardized, we need a host to look after our plain condition of making a living and getting good places to live. We are men to see that our civil and social status is not further jeopardized, we need a host to look after our plain condition of making a living and getting good places to live. We are at both ends of the ladder of progress, a few at the top, millions at the bottom and a mighty few in the middle. One of the reasons there is so little harmony and understanding is because there is too big a space between the allows on the bottom and those on .p. We can't pass the word along in gentle tones. It is so far from the top to the bottom that the fellows on the bottom think that the fellows on top imagine they are in balloons and have forgotten about the ground. The case is just reversed; the fellows up in the balloon are more afraid of being forgotten and spend more time thinking about the ground than the fellows who are down there. The man who is up, if he is worth his salt, can better appreciate conditions than the man in the crowd. What the fellow up in the air wants is more fellows a little closer, so he will not appear so far and will not have to come down so much to get his ideas expressed. There are a lot of middle places, which men ought to try to occupy. It disgrace that we have only two men, two firemen, three clerks, bailiff, two postmen. Holding our is not making progress. Progress getting more, not merely holding what you have. Mayor Thompson made every man holding a city job show citizenship papers or his name went off the list. These things came about by means of organizations which held together longer than the votes were counted. These things came about by having a central mouthpiece and some confidence in a local leader. It does not mean one man taking another man's place; it means making places for other men. There ought never be a time when one Negro wanted another Negro's place, unless he is a man who takes a place and does not like his race save as a leverage to personal advancement. People who hold representative places ought to be representative in work and affiliation. Whether we are inferior, or a baby people, as one man says, we act like both in being divided into as many factions as there are wards and precincts and when the spoils are divided we are just outside the the money. we are just outside the the money. so long as we permit some one man of the dominant race to outspeak the opinion of a thousand. If men find us interesting enough to fill newspapers about us we ought to have enough self interest to attempt to live up to our press notices. There is not yet war on with this country, but they are organizing the communities, letting contracts for munitions, and building ships right along so as to be ready. But we are such a "miracle race" and have such "a golden age in the future" that we can get ready for any emergency after the battle is on. We will organize on February 15, 1918, to get ready for the election on March 7th. When the election is over we will finish—just outside the pie counter. Get your leader, boys; train now, for practice makes perfect, and you will know just what you want, whom you want and have a little show of getting it. Pick a man and go up or down. This some with the winner and some with the loser is old stuff and won't bring home the pie. We need leaders in every hamlet and village and farm to look out for our interests all the time. Buxton Cafe 318 West Third Street Ira Jones' Old Location A Good Restaurant and Rooming House H. D. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. (Known as Hustler William,) DES MOINES, IOWA Also has a Confectionary and Bar- ber Shop at Carney. Some Good Advice. "Don't think too much of your own methods. Watch other people's ways and learn from them." This is good advice, especially when bilious or constipated. You will find many people who use Chamberlain's Tablets for these ailments with the best results, and will do well to follow their example. NT. PLEASANT. IOWA. The Mother's Congress met Wednes day with Mrs. M. Robinson. A very interesting meeting was held. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Matilda Reed. Mr Harry Burnaugh returned to Des Moines after spending a few days at home. Mr Ralph Burnaugh returned to Ottumwa Monday Mr Jesse Thomas is quite sick at this writing. Mr Wm. Hubbard who has been sick several weeks is able to be out again. Miss Lenora Smith of Fairfield visited Miss Bernice Page Sunday. Mr Bert Gilmore of Fairfield was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Cato of Ottumwa is visiting Mrs. C. Hubbard. Mrs Lettie Green who has been very sick is better at this writing. STUT-T THE BYSTANDE an ordinary "Stogey" per Day of an income during accident or sick- Why take the chance of a long drawn is hard enough to get along in these prices when you are perfectly well- with you if sick or injured and no pay sunday—Think it over. you and mail today. ACCIDENT INSURANCE Co. ES MOINES, IOWA. Company, Des Moines, Iowa:—Without obliga- ticulars of your plans to Address Amount of salary to be covered For the price of an ordinary "Stogey" per Day You can be sure of an income during accident or sickness, disability. Why take the chance of a long drawn out disability. It is hard enough to get along in these days of increasing prices when you are perfectly well How would it be with you if sick or injured and no pay check coming Saturday—Think it over. Fill out the coupon and mail today. BANKERS ACCCIDENT INSURANCE Co DES MOINES, IOWA. Bankers Accident Company, Des Moines, Iowa:- Without obligation on my part send particulars of your plans to Name.....Address...... Age.....Occupation.....Amount of salary to be covered..... G S-S-SA Mr. Bernice Page was a Fairfield visitor Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Hubbard and Mrs. Cato were Fairfield visitors Tuesday. Mr. Charles McCracken returned from Des Moines Monday night. A Healing Salve For Burns, Chapped Hands and Sore Nipples. As a healing salve for burns, sores, sore nipples and chapped hands Chamberlain's Salve is most excellent. It allays the pain of a burn almost instantly, and unless the injury is very severe, heals the parts without leaving a scar. Price, 25 cents. For sale by all dealers. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that at a special meeting of the stockholders of the Marine Smokeless Coal Co., held at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 16th day of December, 1916, by a vote of more than two-thirds of the capital stock of said corporation, it was resolved that said corporation be dissolved, the assets of the corporation be disposed of and distributed to the stockholders, after all the debts and claims against said corporation have been paid and fully satisfied. Chas. A. Snyder, Vice President. W. J. Tutt, Secretary. GALESBURG, ILL. The Garrison club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Cooper on Friday, April 24th. The drill given by the colored churchill school girls Thursday evening was a grand success financially and socially. The Jolly Fourteen club was entertained at the home of Miss M. King. Next meeting will be at Miss V. Leonard's on Friday, April 27. A musical concert will be given at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening, April 26th, under the auspices of the Garrison club, by three students of the Knox conservatory. The Misses S. Mickens, H. Wilson, I. Fletcher and M. Dunaway entertained at the home of Miss I. Fletcher a party of about thirty friends Friday evening, April 20th. The evening was spent in dancing and playing cards. Mrs. Z. Mason having the most points was awarded first prize. Music was furnished by the Imperial orchestra. A two-course luncheon was served. All departed at a late hour, voting the young ladies royal entertainers. Quarterly meeting will be held at the A. M. E. church Sunday, April 29. Presiding Elder M. J. McCracken will be in attendance all day. Rev. Eugene Thompson of Monmouth will preach the sacramental sermon at 3 o'clock. The Autumn Leaf club was entertained at the home of Mrs. J. Berry on Thursday, April 26th. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. J. Wagoner on April 27th. Mrs. C. Anderson and daughter, Beatrice, C. Topp and R. Ashby motored to the tri-cities Sunday. Mr. S. Harper is reported in a critical condition at this writing. KINKY HAIR Becomes Straight, Soft, Glossy, Long by Using HEROLIN HAIR DRESSING. NEW DISCOVERY- You see the kinks in your hair disappear, All your hair, coarse, stuffen kinky hair micro straight, silky, glossy. Herolin Hair Dressing makes hair grow fast, long and beautiful, stopping dandruff and itching of the scab and falling hair at once. Stop using Hair Stimulation in hair. Stop using Sandrub (stamps or coin) for a big can of Herolin. Money back if Herolin does not satisfy Sand 25c (stamps or coin) for a big can of Honey. Holden if Honey does not satisfy you HEROLIN MEDICINE Co. Altus, Ga. AGENTS WANTED TERMS. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR COMPLEXION? Take care of your complexion— and your complexion will take care of you. CHOOSE PURE AIDS. CHOOSE CREME ELCAYA THE PURE, DAINTY, TOILET CREAM THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST FOR YEARS. "Makes the skin like velvet" IND 10c FOR LARGE SAMPLE JAMES C. CRANE, 104 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK BEFORE 4TH WEEK 5TH WEEK FREE OF CHARGE Do you suffer from ios of hair!—Dose your hair give permetrally grip—it's your hair strippy, itchy, or crinkly. Do you suffer from itching, itching, itching, or crinkling of the scalp?—in your hair kinky?—Are you bald? If you suffer from any of the above mentioned problems do not捏 it, but try to avoid trouble and be dangerous. Write at once for our illustrated booklet. FREE TREATMENT. The constant strain of factory work very often results in Headaches, Backaches and other Aches, and also weakens the Nerves. DR. MILES' ANTI-PAIN PILLS will quickly relieve the Nerves, or Pain, while Dr. Miles' Heart Treatment is very helpful when the Heart is overtaxed. IF FIRST BOX, OR BOTTLE, FAILS TO BENEFIT YOU, YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR Take care of your complexion and your complex CHOOSE PURE AIDS. CHOOSE C DANITY. YOU LET OREAM THAT U When in Daveuport Stop At Mr. & Mrs. Ensy Green 110-114 East 5th Street First Class Restaurant and Rooming House Davenport, Iowa Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each capsule bears the name C7 Degree of county hospital and the number of医院. pains and relief" SEVERE PAIN. "I used to suffer a great deal with lumbago in my shoulders and back. A friend induced me to try Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills and I am only too glad to be able to attest to the relief that I got from these splendid pills. They are valuable medicine and do all that it is claimed they will do." LEWIS J. CUTTER, Marletta, Ohio. BOO HOO!!! WOW! WOW!! BOO HOO!! YOU DID DID YOU? HE SPITTED ON DABYS CANDY SO BABY WOULDN'T EAT IT! 348 International Cartoon Co., N. V. HEALTH HINTS. A. J. Booker, M. D. While the Reverend Reese and Doctor Medbury talk of us in terms of the "miracle man" and a people with "a golden age in the future," we sit about and languish for either a loud voiced leader, or ears to hear that which is coming from many sources. Editorials are written about us, men lose friendships and caste in our interest, while we sit by, content to be the bone of contention. While we need men to see that our civil and social status is not further jeopardized, we need a host to look after our plain condition of making a living and getting good places to live. We are men to see that our civil and social status is not further jeopardized, we need a host to look after our plain condition of making a living and getting good places to live. We are at both ends of the ladder of progress, a few at the top, millions at the bottom and a mighty few in the middle. One of the reasons there is so little harmony and understanding is because there is too big a space between the allows on the bottom and those on .p. We can't pass the word along in gentle tones. It is so far from the top to the bottom that the fellows on the bottom think that the fellows on top imagine they are in balloons and have forgotten about the ground. The case is just reversed; the fellows up in the balloon are more afraid of being forgotten and spend more time thinking about the ground than the fellows who are down there. The man who is up, if he is worth his salt, can better appreciate conditions than the man in the crowd. What the fellow up in the air wants is more fellows a little closer, so he will not appear so far and will not have to come down so much to get his ideas expressed. There are a lot of middle places, which men ought to try to occupy. It Is not making progress. Progress getting more, not merely holding what you have. Mayor Thompson made every man holding a city job show citizenship papers or his name went off the list. These things came about by means of organizations which held together longer than the votes were counted. These things came about by having a central mouthpiece and some confidence in a local leader. It does not mean one man taking another man's place; it means making places for other men. There ought never be a time when one Negro wanted another Negro's place, unless he is a man who takes a place and does not like his race save as a leverage to personal advancement. People who hold representative places ought to be representative in work and affiliation. Whether we are inferior, or a baby people, as one man says, we act like both in being divided into as many factions as there are wards and precincts and when the spoils are divided we are just outside the the money. we are just outside the the money. so long as we permit some one man of the dominant race to outspeak the opinion of a thousand. If men find us interesting enough to fill newspapers about us we ought to have enough self interest to attempt to live up to our press notices. There is not yet war on with this country, but they are organizing the communities, letting contracts for munitions, and building ships right along so as to be ready. But we are such a "miracle race" and have such "a golden age in the future" that we can get ready for any emergency after the battle is on. We will organize on February 15, 1918, to get ready for the election on March 7th. When the election is over we will finish—just outside the pie counter. Get your leader, boys; train now, for practice makes perfect, and you will know just what you want, whom you want and have a little show of getting it. Pick a man and go up or down. This some with the winner and some with the loser is old stuff and won't bring home the pie. We need leaders in every hamlet and village and farm to look out for our interests all the time. Buxton Cafe 318 West Third Street Ira Jones' Old Location A Good Restaurant and Rooming House H. D. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. (Known as Hustler William,) DES MOINES, IOWA Also has a Confectionary and Bar- ber Shop at Carney. "Don't think too much of your own methods. Watch other people's ways and learn from them." This is good advice, especially when bilious or constipated. You will find many people who use Chamberlain's Tablets for these ailments with the best results, and will do well to follow their example. MT, PLEASANT, IOWA. The Mother's Congress met Wednes day with Mrs. M. Robinson. A very interesting meeting was held. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Matilda Reed. Mr Harry Burnaugh returned to Des Moines after spending a few days at home. Mr Ralph Burnaugh returned to Ottumwa Monday Mr Jesse Thomas is quite sick at this writing. Mr Wm. Hubbard who has been sick several weeks is able to be out again. Miss Lenora Smith of Fairfield visited Miss Bernice Page Sunday. Mr Bert Gilmore of Fairfield was a visitor here Sunday. Mrs. Cato of Ottumwa is visiting Mrs. C. Hubbard. Mrs Lettie Green who has been very sick is better at this writing. STUT-T THE BYSTANDE For the price of an ordinary "Stogey" per Day You can be sure of an income during accident or sickness, disability. Why take the chance of a long drawn out disability. It is hard enough to get along in these days of increasing prices when you are perfectly well. How would it be with you if sick or injured and no pay check coming Saturday—Think it over. Fill out the coupon and mail today. Bankers Accident Company, Des Moines, Iowa: - Without obligation on my part send particulars of your plans to Name.....Address...... Age.....Occupation.....Amount of salary to be covered..... Mr. Bernice Page was a Fairfield visitor Tuesday. Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Hubbard and Mrs. Cato were Fairfield visitors Tuesday. Mr. Charles McCracken returned from Des Moines Monday night. A Healing Salve For Burns, Chapped Hands and Sore Nips As a healing salve for burns, sores, sore nipples and chapped hands Chamberlain's Salve is most excellent. It allays the pain of a burn almost instantly, and unless the injury is very severe, heals the parts without leaving a scar. Price, 25 cents. For sale by all dealers. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby given that at a special meeting of the stockholders of the Marine Smokeless Coal Co., held at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 16th day of December, 1916, by a vote of more than two-thirds of the capital stock of said corporation, it was resolved that said corporation be dissolved, the assets of the corporation be disposed of and distributed to the stockholders, after all the debts and claims against said corporation have been paid and fully satisfied. Chas. A. Snyder, Vice President. W. J. Tutt, Secretary. The Garrison club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Cooper on Friday, April 24th. The drill given by the colored churchill school girls Thursday evening was a grand success financially an and socially. The Jolly Fourteen club was entertained at the home of Miss M. King. Next meeting will be at Miss V. Leonard's on Friday, April 27. A musical concert will be given at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening, April 26th, under the auspices of the Garrison club, by three students GALESBURG. ILL. Primary "Stogey" per Day time during accident or sick- e the chance of a long drawn enough to get along in these when you are perfectly well- self sick or injured and no pay think it over. email today. ENT INSURANCE Co. ES, IOWA. Des Moines, Iowa:—Without obliga- your plans to Address...... amount of salary to be covered..... of the Knox conservatory. The Misses S. Mickens, H. Wilson, I. Fletcher and M. Dunaway entertained at the home of Miss I. Fletcher a party of about thirty friends Friday evening, April 20th. The evening was spent in dancing and playing cards. Mrs. Z. Mason having the most points was awarded first prize. Music was furnished by the Imperial orchestra. A two-course luncheon was served. All departed at a late hour, voting the young ladies royal entertainers. Quarterly meeting will be held at the A. M. E. church Sunday, April 29. Presiding Elder M. J. McCracken will be in attendance all day. Rev. Eugene Thompson of Monmouth will preach the sacramental sermon at 3 o'clock. The Autumn Leaf club was entertained at the home of Mrs. J. Berry on Thursday, April 26th. The Thimble Circle was entertained at the home of Mrs. J. Wagoner on April 27th. Mrs. C. Anderson and daughter, Beatrice, C. Topp and R. Ashby motored to the tri-cities Sunday. Mr. S. Harper is reported in a critical condition at this writing. KINKY HAIR Becomes Straight, Soft, Glossy, Long by Using HEROLIN You see the kinks in your hair, disappear. All your nappies, coarse, stabborn kinky hair mold strachi, smooth, silky, gloss. Herolin Hair Dress makes hair grow fast, long and beautiful, stopping daudrill and itching of the hair. Ignore Herolin. Stop using iron. Ignore Herolin. Stop using iron. Send $26 (stamps or coin) for a big can of Herolin. Money back if Herolin does not satisfy Send 25c (stamps or coin) for a big card cash. Money back if Horizon has taken. HEROLIN MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGENTS WANTED WRITE FOR TERMS. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR COMPLEXION? Take care of your complexion—and your complexion will take care of you. CHOOSE PURE AIDS. CHOOSE CREME ELCAYA THE PURE, DAINTY, TOILET CREAM THAT HAS STOOD THE TEST FOR YEARS. "Makes the skin like velvet" END 10c FOR LARGE SAMPLE JAMES C. CRANE, 104 FULTON STREET, NEW YORK YOU CAN GROW YOUR HAIR BEFORE 4TH WEEK 6TH WEEK FREE OF CHARGE Do you suffer from loss of hair!-Do you hair your skin?-Do you suffer from dandruff!-Do you hair matted?-Do you suffer from dandruff!-fishing or season of the seas!-Is your hair kinky?-Are you bald? If you suffer from any of the above mentioned conditions, you are at risk of trouble at once. Delays are dangerous. Write at once for our illustrated booklet. FREE TREATMENT. We want to prove to you, at our own risk that the Calvacura Hair Treatment stops the falling of the hair, destroys dandruff and exsels of the scalp, corrects the kinky and curly appearance and promotes the growth of the hair. We will always be a part of Kalvacura No.1, together with the above mentioned booklet. The Triumph of Science Over Badness," if you send us your name and address together with 10 cents in silver or porg stamp to help pay the distribution expenses. Please write your name and address plainly, and enclose 10 cents in your letter to UNION LABORATORY, 147, 4th St., Union, N. Y. Look for the collector. Don't dodge him. "Work-shop their quick The constant strain of factory work very often results in Headaches, Backaches and other Aches, and also weakens the Nerves. DR. MILES' ANTI-PAIN PILLS will quickly relieve the Nerves, or Pain, while Dr. Miles' is very helpful when the Heart is overtaxed. IF FIRST BOX, OR BOTTLE, FAILS TO BENEFIT YOU, YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. ARE YOU SATISFIED WITH YOUR Take care of your complexion- and your complex CHOOSE PURE AIDS. CHOOSE C DAINTY, TOILET CREAM THAT H When in Daveuport Stop At Mr. & Mrs. Ensy Green 110-114 East 5th Street First Class Restaurant and Rooming House Davenport, Iowa Subscribe for The Bystander. Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY Each capsule bears the name CATARRH MIDY Beware of commercially used by all drug users. pains and relief" SEVERE PAIN. "I used to suffer a great deal with hambago in my shoulder and back. A friend induced me to try Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain Pills and I am only too glad to be able to attest to the relief that I got from these splendid pills. They are valuable medicine and do all that it is claimed they will do." LEWIS J. CUTTER. Marietta, Ohio.