Iowa State Bystander

FORT DES MOINES SPECIAL EDITION THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 2 THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS CAMP By Col. C. C. Ballou, Who Has Charge of the Training Camp For Colored Officers, Delivered at the Dedicatory Exercises of the Army Y. M. C. A. at Fort Des Moines. The army branch of the Y. M. C. A has become almost a part of the army. Its usefulness has been so thoroughly demonstrated that there is never the slightest hesitancy on the part of any authority in affording it the fullest facilities for the discharge of its important functions. On the contrary, it is welcomed as a valuable assistant in the promotion of the contentment, sobriety and morality, and therefore of the discipline and efficiency of the soldier. This importance is so fully recognized by me, and by my superiors, that I included the fact of the establishment of the Y. M. C. A. in connection with this training camp in my telegraphic reports to department and army headquarters. It is well that you, who are possible future officers of the army, should note the functions and results of this institution, and that both here and elsewhere you should contribute by every proper means to the development of its influence and success. And when you become responsible for the well being and efficiency of soldiers, bear in mind the methods and the results of the Y. M. C. A. This appears an opportunity moment, though not strictly a suitable occasion, for referring briefly to the general plan of the big wheel of which this training camp is only one small spoke. The apathetic attitude of our country regarding military preparedness resulted in our being found in a defenseless condition when we were forced to declare war against the greatest and most efficient military organization the world has ever known. With years of warning, we had made no adequate preparation, and then, all at once, we found ourselves called upon to raise, train, arm and equip a great army after war was actually upon us. It was a big order. The plans had, however, been pretty well prepared, and work could begin when the necessary laws were enacted authorizing it. We are now well started on the first step contemplated in those plans, which was that of obtaining and training the material for officers for the first half million men. This half million would constitute about sixteen divisions, and so the United States was divided into sixteen areas of approximately equal population, and each of these areas was to furnish a division under the first call. But before a division can be even decently cared for in camp, let alone being trained, it must have competent officers, and our little force of regulars was too small to afford more than a leaven for the loaf. Therefore we must first raise and train officers, who would in turn train the new divisions. It is a significant fact that a great howl went up when it was learned that no army would be conscripted before September. Our people, many of them, seemed to have no least conception of the fact that the lives of fathers, brothers and sons would be dependent upon the intelligence, training and military skill and capacity of the officers who would teach them how to take care of themselves in camp and field, and whose skill as leaders would mean life or death in battle. They seemed to have the "million men raised in a night" idea, and could not comprehend the necessity for this delay. But the president understood. And so officers' training camps were instituted in each of the sixteen areas I have referred to, each camp being expected to produce at least enough officers for the division subsequently to be raised and trained there. Then came the question of the part the colored race was to play. Constituting more than ten per cent of our population, could we realize in it a national asset of ten per cent of the men we would call to arms? This would mean nearly fifty thousand under the first call. The existence of this camp proves that the superior authorities decided to utilize this asset in the fullest sense. The colored man would not only be drawn to fill the quota proportionate to his numbers, but would also be given an equal chance with the. We Teach Hair-dressing Manicuring and Chiropody Diplomas Given 613 W. B. Wey COUNCIL BLUFFS, 10WA white man to prove his fitness for the exercise of the higher and more responsible duties of leadership and command. Whatever may have been in the minds of those who made this decision, the result is that there was precipitated and centered in this training camp at Fort Des Moines the further decision as to whether or not the colored race is capable of successfully enduring this test of its fitness for this most important duty of citizenship and franchise. Here are assembled representative colored men from east, west, north and south, to prove or to disprove their fitness for the responsible duties of command. These duties require more than patriotism and personal courage. They require extended technical military knowledge; trained judgment in handling men under the varying conditions of camp and field; high standards of truth and honor; exceptional qualifications as an instructor of soldiers and administrator of all the affairs upon which depend their contentment, health, discipline and military efficiency; and also that important and intangible quality that is expressed in the term "leadership." These qualities you must develop and possess if you are to command the confidence and best efforts of soldiers. They must see in you one who always looks out for the welfare of his men, and secures it, and the one who can be trusted to accomplish the maximum result with a minimum cost in life and limb. Physical, mental and moral strength; patience, endurance and courage; industry, alertness and obedience, are merely a few of the attributes you must possess to attain success. You must learn all of a soldier's necessities as to food, clothing, arms, equipment, shelter and sanitation, and how to procure these for him, and teach him in their use and care. You must be able to instruct him in rifle practice, bayonet practice, bomb throwing, intrenching, making wire entanglements, and in field sketching, map reading, the use of the periscope, the trench mortar, first aid to the wounded, and scores of other details upon which the life of the soldier and success of the army depend. In the three months you spend in this camp you will be able by diligent application and hard work for ten hours a day to learn the A B C of this work. You will get the "index" of the big volume whose contents you must later become familiar with, if you are to be fit to command even a squad. That it would seriously injure my personal and official reputation were I to recommend unfit men for the vitally important duties of an officer, is perhaps of little moment, but that such action would probably result in the loss of many human lives, and perhaps involve the loss of an important battle is of great moment. You may, therefore, expect that no personal sympathy or consideration will deter me from ruthlessly eliminating from this training camp any man that I find falling short of established standards of honesty, morality and military efficiency. PROGRAM OF THE WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION Held With the Maple Street Baptist Church, Des Moines, Iowa, July 10th to 15th, 1917. Women's auxiliary Tuesday and Wednesday, July 10th and 11th. Convention proper Thursday through Sunday. Convention officers: Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. D., president, Topeka, Kansas; Rev. S. A. Moseley, D. D., vice president, St. Louis, Mo; Rev. E. A. Wilson, D. D., recording secretary, Muskogee, Okla.; Rev. J. Goins, D. D., corresponding secretary, Jefferson City, Mo; Rev. Geo. McNeal, D. D., treasurer, Kansas City, Kansas; Rev. D. A. Holmes, D. D., auditor, Kansas City, Kansas; Rev. I. A. Thomas, D. D., statistician, Evanston, Illinois; Prof. C. W Rogers, field secretary, Des Moines, Iowa. **Thursday—Morning Session.** 8:30—Bible study period: Subject, "Paul's Sufferings For the Gospel," conducted by Dr. T. J. Carr, Ottumwa, Iowa. 9:15—Meditation period: Subject, "The Life of Prayer," Rev. W. H. Young, Springfield, Mo.; alternate, Rev. F. K. Nicholson, Davenport, Iowa. 9:45—Addresses of welcome: On behalf of the city of Des Moines, Mayor Thomas Fairweather; can be BARBER WANTED AT ONCE MUST BE FIRST CLASS WORKMAN 60 Per cent. Steady Job Married Man Preferred Good Trade E. L. SHAW 1102 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JUNE 29, 1917. the re- and the ion, sipiing cheer colly-ly for zen- half of the Baptists of the city, Rev. Dr. G. W. Robinson, pastor Corinthian Baptist church; on behalf of other denominations, Rev. Dr. S. L. Birt, pastor St. Paul's A. M. E. church; on behalf of Maple Street church, Mrs. Fannie Cox. Response, Rev. S. A. Moseley, D. D., St. Louis, Mo., vice president of the convention. 11:00—Annual sermon: Rev. Dr. W. F. Botts, Omaha, Neb.; alternate, Rev. J. Franklin Walker, D. D., Cincinnati, Ohio. 4:00—Sermon, Rev. D. E. Overr, D. D., Denver, Colo.; alternate, Rev. James Bowles, Waterloo, Iowa. Evening Session. This will be social hour in charge of the ladies of the Maple Street Baptist church. Sunday—Merring Service. 9:30—Conventional Sunday school, conducted by Miss Nellie Ellis and Miss Mattie L. Bradshaw, Topeka, Kans. 11:00—Sermon, Rev. T. L. Griffith Afternoon Session 1:30—Meditation period: Subject, "Power Through the Spirit," Rev. E. T. Fishback, Wichita, Kansas; alternate, Rev. G. E. Saunders, Rock Island, Illinois. 2:00—Annual address of the president, Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. D., Topeka, Kansas. 2:20—Report of executive board, Rev. J. Goins, D. D., Jefferson City, Missouri. 2:30—Report of treasurer, Rev. G. McNeal, D. D., Kansas City, Kans. 2:40—Report of field secretary, Prof. C. W. Rodgers, Des Moines, Ia. 3:10—Report of statistician, Rev. I. A. Thomas, D. D., Evanston Ill. 3:20—Report of educational board, Rev. S. B. Butler, Wichita, Kans. 3:40—Report of auditor, Rev. D. A. Holmes, Kansas City, Kans. 3:45—Election of officers. 3:50—Brief survey of the denominational work in western states: The work in Missouri, Rev. W. H. Botts, Booneville, Mo.; the work in Iowa and Nebraska, Rev. W. M. J. Northcross, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the work in Illinois, Rev. Garrison, Galesburg, Ill.; the work in Kansas, Rev. J. W. Hayes, Leavenworth, Kans.; the work in Oklahoma, Rev. Dr. Kersh, Boynton, Oklahoma. 4:30—Home missionary sermon, Rev. G. N. Jackson, D. D., Lawrence, Kans. Evening Session. 7:30—Service of praise, led by Mrs. W. A. Brown, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. Eva Hicks of Chicago, Ill. 8:00—Address: "Effect of the World War on the Problems Affecting the Black Races of the World." Rev. S. W. Bacote, A. M., D. D., Kansas City, Mo. 8:30—Sermon, Rev. J. T. Caston, M. D., D. D., St. Louis, Mo.; alternate, Rev. E. A. Wilson, D. D., Muskogee, Okla. Friday—Morning Session. 8:30—Bible study period: "Jesus and the Life of Prayer." Rev. E. L. Scruggs, D. D., Jacksonville, Ill.; alternate, Rev. M. J. Burton, Topeka, Kans. 9:30—Meditation period: Subject, "Blessing of Forgiveness to the Human Spirit," Rev. A. W. Ross, Fulton, Mo.; alternate, Rev. Lindell, Monmouth, Ill. 10:00—General business. 11:00—Sermon, Rev. W. A. Bowren, A. B., Kansas City, Kans.; alternate, Rev. J. F. Thomas, D. D., Chicago, Ill. Afternoon Session. 1:30—Meditation period: Subject, "How To Have the Joy Life," Rev. A. Abernathy, Tulsa, Okla.; alternate, Rev. J. M. Booker, Kansas City, Mo. 8:00—General business. 2:30—Women's hour—Paper, Mrs. W. L. Grant-Myers, Kansas City, Kans.; paper, Mrs. J. H. Brown, Des Moines, Iowa; paper, Mrs. T. L. Griffith, Topeka, Kans.; paper, "The Baptist Missionary," Miss Sidney J. Davis, Keokuk, Iowa. 3:10—Address, "The Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute," Rev. W. R. Carter, D. D. Topeka, Kans. 3:35—Address, "The Western College," Prof. Inman E. Page, Macon, Mo. 4:00—Sermon, Rev. J. T. Hill, D. D. Topeka, Kans.; alternate, Rev. S. A. Russell, Milwaukee, Wis. Evening Session. 7:30—Praise service, led by Mrs. W. A. Brown and Mrs. Eva Hicks. 8:00—Address: Subject, "The Work of the New England Baptist Convention," Rev. E. W. Moore, D. D., Columbus, Ohio. 8:30—Educational sermon, Rev. L. K. Williams, D. D., Chicago, Ill.; alternate, Rev. D. A. Holmes, D. D., Kansas City, Kans. Educational rally for Western college. Saturday—Morning Session. 8:30—Bible study period: Subject, "Methods of Bible Study," Mrs. F. B. Watson, Kansas City, Kans. 9:30—Meditation period: Subject, "How the Bible Helps My Life," Rev. J. B. Beckham, Independence, Mo; alternate, Rev. F. C. Bolling, Keckuk, Iowa. 10:00—General business. 11:00—Sewr n, Rev. R. A. Whitaker, St. Ola; alternate, Rev. Murrell, St. Paul, Minn. A tenor Session. 1:30—Meditation period: Subject, "A Season of Praise for Guidance in Our Missionary Work," led by Dr. C. R. McDowell, Hannibal, Mo.; and Rev. Hillman, Lincoln, Neb. 2:00—General business. 3:00—Layman's hour. Addresses Mr. W. A. Brown, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Mr. H. L. Monroe, Topkush, Kans.; Mr. R. B. DeFrance, Kansas City, Mo. 4:00—Sermon, Rev. D. E. Overr, D. D., Denver, Cola; alternate, Rev. James Bowles, Waterloo, Iowa. **Evening Session.** This will be social hour in charge of the ladies of the Maple Street Baptist church. **Sunday—Merring Service.** 9:30—Conventional Sunday school, conducted by Miss Nellie Ellis and Miss Mattie L. Bradshaw, Topeka, Kans. 11:00—Sermon, Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. D., Topeka, Kans. **Afternoon Service.** 3:00—Missionary mass meeting: Address, Rev. C. G. Fishback, D. D., Cleveland, Ohio. Address, Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D., corresponding secretary foreign mission board National Baptist convention. **Evening Service.** 8:00—Closing sermon, Rev. F. B. Woodard, Buxton, Iowa; alternate, Rev. W. H. Hill, Atchison, Kans. The "Opportunity" Mr. R. B. De Frantz, Secretary of the Army Y. M. C. A. at Fort Des Moines, Delivered at the Dedicatory Exercises of the Army Y. M. C. A. Since the signing of the document by Abraham Lincoln that set free from servitude four million souls of African descent September 22, 1862, one of the greatest single acts, as far as we as a race are concerned, was the command by President Woodrow Wilson, commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the United States, which empowered the war department April 12, 1917, to issue the order for the training of superior Negro men for commissions in the United States army; an order which affects eleven million citizens of this country; that gives us the opportunity to demonstrate along another line, a line of leadership, the wisdom of the proclamation of fifty-five years ago. By this act we have become a definite factor in the greatest conflict the M. B. world has ever known. White peoples of the Americas and Europe, brown and yellow peoples of the Orient and the isles of the seas, black peoples of Africa are looking this way eagerly awaiting the result of this camp, an American military opportunity to its Negro citizens; the making, as it were overnight, leaders of citizen soldiers for the defense and propagation of the principles of democracy. The sending of this memorable order throughout the country awakened the thoughtful Negro to the great responsibility devolving upon the race—to reach up to the high standard of the leader of fighting men. They with the peoples of the world are anxiously awaiting news from this camp and praying that we make good; that the opportunity given shall be fully grasped. Before leaving your homes and loved ones and friends you were importuned not to fail. Why should we fail? Have we ever failed when given a man's chance? Let us take a look backward since emancipation. In college athletics—football and track meets—our men always take their share of honors. In debate, literary and professional scholarship the leading colleges of the country record our men among the honor students and graduates, and from our midst has sprung one of the greatest, if not the greatest educators of all times, Booker T. Washington. In the professional world we find in the ranks of the Negro physicians and surgeons men of national renown. A Negro surgeon was the first to operate successfully upon a man's heart in this country. In the legal profession our men practice before all courts, Including state and supreme. Among our ministry are men noted for their scholarship and pulpit oratory. Most of us are familiar with the fact that a noted multi-millionaire when in a southern city, his winter home, regularly attends the services of a colored church to hear the logical sermons of its pastor. What of the Negro as a fighting man? The most skeptical and biased are forced to admit that there are none braver. Let us briefly scan the record. Who but a Negro, Crispus Attucks, was the first to fall in the revolutionary war? Today, to his memory and those that fell with him, is a monument erected on Boston Commons, and likewise will the name of Peter Salem forever be linked with those of the bravest of the brave of this conflict for independence. Shall we forget Fort Pillow and Fort Wagner? Call to mind the black sergeant who memorialized himself when presented a flag as color bearer of his regiment, exclaimed, "I'll bring back these colors or report to God the reason why." And again that instance when the color bearer of a Negro regiment was staggering, falling from the result of a wound, his companion, only a few months removed from slavery, thoroughly imbued with loyalty to the flag, leaped forward, grabbing the flag, and at the same time shouted, with the colors uplifted, "Boys, the old flag never touched the ground." In your recitations yesterday the commissioned officers instructed you that one of the first lessons to be learned in reference to the flag is that it should never drag the ground. Men, it is one of our heritages not necessary to be learned. This has been handed down from that day of the civil war. What of San Juan and El Caney? Do you remember the part that our own Ninth and Tenth cavalry and our Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth infantry had in these memorable battles? Many of the scarred veterans of these conflicts sit in our very midst tonight. They are here at this camp to instruct in military tactics and they could tell us if they would the glorious story whereby they were providentially used in preserving the life of one of the world's foremost characters. The battle of Carrizal, June 21, 1916, one year ago, is still fresh in the minds of us all. On yesterday I heard two of the brave survivors of this bloody encounter tell the story in detail. To these men trained to fighting it was told only as an incident of the day. Although outnumbered many times and at a great disadvantage in the enemy's country, it was only after being repeatedly ordered by their commanding officer and appealed to by him to remember that a good soldier always obeys orders, that these men would consider leaving their wounded leader to his fate and seek shelter and safety for themselves. Have these men, from Crispus Attucks, the first man to die in the revolutionary war, the heroes of the civil, the Spanish-American, Philippine insurrection and the patriots of Carrizal, the first of whom to fall was Corp. Frank K. Cook, have these men died in vain? I answer for you for the great conscript army you are to lead, No. A thousand times no. Every Negro should have the opportunity of baring his head before the bronze tablet erected in Boston and read these words: To the memory of the brave 54th regiment of Massachusetts infantry: "The white officers, taking life and honor in their hands, cast in their life with men of a despised race; unproved in war, and risked death, as incitors of servile insurrection, if taken prisoners, besides encountering all the common perils of camp, march and battle. "The black rank and file volunteered when disaster clouded the union cause—served without pay for eighteen months, till given that of the white troops—faced threatened enslavement if captured—were brave in action, patient under heavy and dangerous labors and cheerful mid hardships and privations. "Together they gave to the nation and the world undying proof that Americans of African descent possessed the courage, pride and devotion of the patriotic soldier. 180,000 such Americans enlisted under the union flag in 1863-65." It took brave officers to stake their "life and honor" with such untried men for soldiers. It meant a superior man, who loved humanity to command such untried men. His confidence was not betrayed and when he, Col. Ellsworth Shaw, was dying, reviewing the glorious record of his black soldiers, said, "Bury me with my men." History repeats itself. In this world-wide conflict again in a big way is the Negro given an opportunity to demonstrate his patriotism, bravery and love for democracy. Through some means not known to myself, chosen men—the finest I have ever met—commissioned and non-commissioned, have been selected as instructors—their reputations at a most critical Best adve ing medium to colored people Room west cal time are in the balance. They have gladly accepted the responsibility and are conscientiously meeting the issue. I say history has repeated itself. The one man upon whom the final responsibility rests heavily day and night is the commanding officer of the fort, Col. C. C. Ballou. The earnest devotion and solicitude he shows for the welfare and advancement of the men is marvelous, and when the three months' course of this training school has been completed, you will have shown such wonderful progress, such loyal devotion to duty, he, like Col. Ellsworth Shaw, will be compelled to desire the opportunity to lead you to the trenches of France, and if needs be, be buried with you. When I survey the accomplishments of the past and consider the personnel of the student body and instructors of this training school I can see nothing but success. However, I do not minimize the task before you, the greatest test ever placed upon the shoulders of this or upon any race. With men coming from the best schools, colleges and universities of the land, successful business and professional men, men who have held executive positions, men experienced in military training, this training camp enrolls the very "flower of the race." If you should fail a pall of gloom would fail over the entire race and years would elapse before another similar opportunity would be given. But, as I have said before, you will not, you must not fail. Your aim must be set so high that your record will stand among the first of the training camps of the country. Col. Ballon, as we dedicate this tent tonight to the honor and glory of God, we dedicate through you our talents, our services and our lives to the commander-in-chief of the armies of the United States, to our country and the entente allies. WORK ON $150,000 Y. M. C. A. FOR NEGROES TO BEGIN TO- MORROW. A contract for the erection of the colored Y. M. C. A. in St. Louis, to cost $150,000, was awarded recently to the John Hill Construction company by the Metropolitan board of directors of the Y. M. C. A., of which J. W. Fristoe is chairman. Work has already begun. The structure is to be completed within one year. The new building will be at the southeast corner of Ewing avenue and Pine street, and will cover the entire lot 130 feet square, fronting on Pine. It will be four stories in height, and will contain a swimming pool, gymnasium, 100 dormitories, cafeteria, class rooms and a full Y. M. C. A. regulation equipment for a boy's department as well as for men. The new Y. M. C. A. department results from a campaign about a year ago in which the Negroes of St. Louis raised $69,000 as their share of the cost. The St. Louis campaign broke all records for the largest amount raised by Negroes for a Y. M. C. A. building in this country was that of $5,000 by A. E. Malone in the St. Louis campaign. Frank L. Williams, principal of the summer high school, is chairman of the board of managers of the Y. M. C. A. work among Negroes. Sour Stomach This is a mild form of indigestion. It is usually brought on by eating too rapidly or too much, or of food not suited to your digestive organs. If you will eat slowly, mastigate your food thoroughly, eat but little meat and none at all for supper, you will more than likely avoid the sour stomach without taking any medicine whatever. When you have sour stomach take one of Chamberlain's Tablets to aid digestion. Tel. Cedar 8545 138 E. 3rd St. ST. PAUL. MINN. PEOPLES BARER SHOP A. RAGLAND, Prop. S. W. WILLIAMS Mgr. 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Des Moines officers' training camp and see and talk with those men out there is a wonderful revelation, for there you will meet men of all the professions and vocations of life. In one company that I visited I found it to have in its makeup nine doctors, eight lawyers, four dentists, six undertakers, one banker, three ministers, two stenographers, three printers, forty business men in the various businesses, twenty professors or teachers. In another company I found one of the most interesting and unique bit of history in connection with Mr. King, the only man here from Utah. He and his father and brothers own 23,000 acres of Utah land. He said that they sold $6,000 worth of wheat and have 300 acres of fall wheat in this year. They have just entered into a $40,000 contract with a Minneapolis lumber company whereby he has sold 8,000,000 acres of white pine. They have lived there for thirty-seven years and not another colored family within a radius of forty miles. Another good thing was that there are two brothers, R. W. Farring, who is made sergeant major, and his brother, Chas. H., who was made a sergeant of the same company. TAKE OATH of ENLISTMENT Thousands of persons witnessed the taking of the oath of enlistment by 1,000 of the best educated Negroes of the country Sunday afternoon, June 17th, at Fort Des Moines. Men from every state of the union representing all professions are among those taking training. The giving of the oath by Col. C. C. Ballou was a most impressive ceremony. Preliminary to administering the oath he said in part: In administering the oath of enlistment to candidates for commissions, mustering them into the service of the United States for the period of this training camp, I wish to say a few serious words to you regarding your work here and its consequences. The course of training that you will be required to take is the result of the study, experience and judgment of the best military minds in America and Europe. Not one detail has been prescribed without careful consideration. You have the great advantage of numbering among you a large number of the most experienced and best noncommissioned officers of the regular army, who will afford the inexperienced constant assistance by their example of soldierly deportment and procedure. Your instructors are selected officers of the regular army, of exceptional qualifications for their work. But these men cannot carry you on their shoulders to success. Success, if achieved, must result from your own zeal, your own intelligence, your own industry, your own behavior and character. I desire further to impress every candidate here present with the fact that this is a momentous hour, and that the establishment of this camp is an epochal and unprecedented event in the history of the colored race. You have been summoned here to demonstrate your fitness for citizenship by your ability to learn to discharge the highest and most important duty of that citizenship—the defense of the rights and liberties of your country. I would impress upon each and every one of you the serious reflection on your race that will necessarily follow your failure in this crucial test, and the far-reaching results that will flow from your success. Your race will be on trial, with you as its representatives, during the existence of this training camp, and to succeed there will be required of you strong bodies, keen intelligence, absolute obedience to orders, unfagging industry, exemplary contact and character of the highest order. In striving for that success you will be fulfilling your obligation to yourselves, to the colored race, and, above all, to our beloved country. By Col. C. C. Ballou EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. Before leaving Yankton I must mention that little Herbert Goodlood sent to my boy, John Nelson, two little Belgian hares, which reaches Des Moines safely. Our next stop was in Sioux City, Iowa. Here is claimed to be the second largest city in Iowa, with a colored constituency of about 600 people, many doing well. C. W. Williams is still in the carpet cleaning business. He has one of the modern new cleaning machines. He has an auto delivery wagon. He has the best equipment of any colored man in Iowa. Dr. R. A. Dobson is still practicing medicine here. He has recently taken unto himself a beautiful wife and has the whole floor on second story at 400 West Seventh street for office and residence. It is in a new building and everything is first class. J. W. Norris is still operating her theopractics and magnetic massage rooms down town. He has a large practice. Dr. Norris is taking up the ministry and is preaching every other week at Sioux Falls, S. D. Mrs. Mate Saunders is still operating her restaurant at 503 Douglass. She is doing nicely. Mr. H. H. Lewis has opened a first class restaurant at 402 West Seventh street. He is doing well. Mr. M. Askew, district grand master of the Iowa Odd Fellows, is still at Soper's drug store. His brothers are here and are doing well. They own valuable property. D. C. Gordan is working at the same place and is doing well. Also is Wm. Ganter. Mr. C. A. Gross is still operating his tonsorial shop and is doing nicely. His daughter graduated from the Catholic academy. T. H. Sturgis is still in the mail service. He owns a beautiful place. He has been in the civil service as carrier for the past quarter of a century. He and his family are fine people. C. E. Stubblefield is the only other colored man in the postal service. Until last winter he was a carrier, but now he has been promoted as a clerk. We congratulate him. His wife is an elocutionist, who recently gave a recital in our city. She is sick now. They have three children in the high school. J. H. Shores is still working at the same place. He owns nice property and was recently elected W. M. of Decatur lodge, A. F. & A. M. W. P. Shields is still working at the same place. Rev. M. Toomey is pastor of the Baptist church. He lives on a truck farm and has a fine garden, from which he sells vegetables in the city. Rev. Edwards is pastor of the A. M. E. church. T. J. Sadler still runs his pool hall and barber shop. Also S. Bryant has a pool hall and shop on West Seventh street. F. H. Hackley is in the barber business. We next stopped at Ft. Dodge. He lives about 100 colored people and many more are coming in. They have one church building, Baptist, pastored by Rev. L. Biggs, a very nice man, doing well. They own valuable property. Then the A. M. E. has recently organized a church mission here. Mr. S. Hudson is the oldest man in business. He runs a pantatorium. He has a large patronage. He owns a nice home and an automobile. He is a race man. Scott Davis is still here, doing well, as Scott always does. Luke Raglin is still employed at the barber shop. He is buying a nice home. Mrs. Venerable is running the restaurant formerly owned by Wright & Venerable. R. W. Watson is still out on a farm. Eugene Reed recently came here from Centerville and is em. H is still here doing nicely. Mr. H. Williams, L. Sylvester and Ben Walker have all bought properties out in the south part of town, a new addition, and are improving their properties. Mrs. Hattie Jamerson is living at the same place. She lost her husband last winter. Mr. nad Mrs. T. E. Coleman live here, also two of the Perkins brothers, each owning their homes. In Boone, Iowa, we found about the same people as usual. Mr. Fred Anthony is still a clerk in the Tucker grocery store, where he has worked for more than twelve years. Geo. J. Taylor is still working in the barber shop, as is H. C. Williams, who is with the O. K. shop. W. P. Bell and E. P. Parent still live here. C. H. Coleman is working here. CENTERVILLE NEWS. (Last Week.) The entertainment given Saturday night for the benefit of the Sunday school proved to be quite a success. Mr. John Hicks of Minneapolis, Minn., is visiting relatives and friends. We are all glad to see Bro. Hicks in the city. Miss Cornelia Smith left Sunday night for Minneapolis, Minn., to visit her brother, Walter, for an indefinite stay. Miss Lillian Palmer has purchased a new Edison. Mr. Teddy Taylor is now driving a taxicab at night for Mr Adamson. Mrs. Anna Kearney, who was visiting in St. Louis with her sister, was called home on account of the illness of her hugband, Mr. Kearney. Her niece accompanied her home. Mr. L. Kearney is reported some better. Mark Carrington, Jr., has been on the sick list for a few days. Mrs. Lillian Palmer and her son, Edward, and her mother, Mrs. J. Allen. Mr. John Smith was calling on Bro. Whitt Kearney and Rev. M. Carrington on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. S. H. Jones and daughter, Aldeen, and Mrs. L. Lewis were calling on Mrs. C. G. Jones on Sunday. Whereas death has entered our order and taken from us our beloved sister, Mrs. Dora Foster, to try the reality of a world unknown to us, therefore be it resolved that Shamrock court, No. 6, bow in humble submission to the will of Him who knows best and express our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of our departed sister our profound appreciation of the world and all things pertaining to our order. That in most respect her life was blameless and her example one which will be esteemed by her friends. Be it further resolved that a copy of these resolutions be spread on the record of the lodge and THE BYSTANDER that the county papers be requested to publish these resolutions. Miss Ruth Pallard of Chicago is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. R. A. Dobson. Mrs. Alfred Morgan and daughter, Mabel, of Yankton, were visitors in the city last week. Mrs. O. J. Mullins has returned from Carroll, Iowa. Mrs. T. Hodges is visiting in Marshalltown. Mr. Edward Askew has returned from St. Paul. Mrs. Anna Roberts had one of her fingers amputated. Mrs. Harry Barnes is visiting in the east. Miss Ruby Pettiford, the famous reader of Ohio, will give an entertainment at Malone A. M. E. church Wednesday, June 27th. Don't fail to hear her. Mrs. Horace Green will entertain the Progressive club Thursday evening, June 21st. Decatur lodge, No. 14, A. F. & A. M., will celebrate the bi-centennial anniversary of Masonry Sunday afternoon at Malone A. M. E. church. Rev. M. Toomey of Mt. Zion Baptist church will preach the sermon. Addresses will be delivered by the past masters, a copy of the original warrant granted Prince Hall and his associates will bread. The O. E. S. will attend in a body and furnish music. Master of ceremonies, Mr. Fred H. Baker, S. W. Rev. E. R. Edwards will depart Saturday for Clarinda to preach the bicentennial sermon for Keystone lodge, No. 33, A. F. & A. M., which will be held Sunday. Mrs. Priscilla Mack and little daughter have returned from Yankton. All persons having news for the Bystander please send it to 1708 Riverside avenue, or phone 1597 Bell. ST. PAUL BUDGETARIAN. Editor John L. Thompson was in our city Monday in the interest of the Bystander. June weddings have been much in evidence in the Saintly City this year. Miss Eleanor Barksdale and Mr. W. Dudley Smith were married on the 4th at the home of the bride on Aurora avenue. Rev. Murrel officiated. A very pretty church wedding was solemnized at Pilgrim Baptist church Saturday evening, June 23, in which Mr. Jas E. Murphy led to the altar Miss Ida May Johnson. A reception at the home of the bride's parents followed. Rev. D. E. Beasely officiated. On Wednesday evening, June 27th, at St. James A. M. E. church occurred the marriage of Mr. Oscar L. Wilson to Miss Ruth Charleston. Rev. Jas. M. Henderson said the words that united this couple. A reception followed at the home of the bride's uncle at 636 University. All three couples are housekeeping. Frederick Douglass lodge of Odd Fellows held their anniversary services at St. James A. M. E. church on Sunday evening. A large crowd attended. St. John's day was observed at Union hall Sunday afternoon by the Masons of the twin cities. The Handicraft Art club gave a kitchen shower on Mrs. G. Harvey on Monday evening. A large delegation of ladies left on Tuesday for Duluth to attend the State Federation, which convenes on June 26-28. The Adelphia club pinched at Phaen park on Tuesday afternoon. The grand chapter of Illinois O. E. S. will convene in our city the middle o f August. The Chicago conference will meet at St. James A. M. E. church beginning September 18th. Little Bernard Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerrared Lee of Iglehart avenue, has recovered from a severe attack of scarlet fever. The members and friends of Pilgrim Baptist church are sorry to have to part with their pastor, Rev. B. N. Murrel, at this time. The Rev. is in training at Ft. Des Moines. Mrs. A. L. Ridley of St. Anthony avenue is quite ill at Bethesda hospital. Miss Mattie Wade Hicks and daughter, Opal, left Saturday evening for an extended trip to Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma, Wash., and Portland Oregon. A large number of people from Monmouth attended the laying of the cornerstone of the Second Baptist church in Galesburg. Mr. Elisha Saunders and sons, Hugh and Bruce, went to Rock Island on Saturday. While there they visited their niece and cousin, Mrs. James Bowen. Miss Hortense Hardin left Monday for Keokuk, Iowa. Mr. Merril attended the 3 M.'s picnic at Rock Island. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ford have a fine baby girl. Mr. Henry Grant and son, Leland, went to Rock Island to attend the 3 M.'s picnic. Mr. Young attended the picnic at Rock Island. Mrs. Jennie Saunders has returned home from Burlington, Iowa, where she was visiting her mother, Mrs. Simon Edwards. Master Beauford Maupin is very much better at this writing. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. (Last Week.) MONMOUTH, ILL. Rev. Eugene Thompson and Mr. Frank Osborn left Tuesday for Davenport to attend the conference and the Sunday school convention. Mrs. Jennie Hardin and Miss Gladys McWilliams will attend the Sunday school convention at Davenport, the latter being the delegate from the St. James A. M. E. Sunday school. The Sewing Circle club met at the home of Mrs. H. Jones on Monday afternoon. After business, lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Joe Robinson of Hocking attended the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Thomas are in Des Moines since Friday. Mrs. Thomas was called to Des Moines on account of the death of her cousin. Mrs. Hattie Bennings entertained a number of little folks at her home on Tuesday afternoon in compliment to her little niece, Miss Marguerite Estes, on Tuesday. Mrs. Delia Thomas entertained at dinner on Sunday for Mrs. G. A. Davis and Mrs. Mary Harris. Mrs. Carthon of Hiteman was in Albia on Thursday. Mrs. Oscar Roper attended the Carey and Bledsoe wedding in Oskaloosa the past week and also accompanied them from Oskaloosa to Des Moines. The ladies of the Missionary society had a social at the A. M. E. church on Monday evening. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA. The Mission Circle meets at the church every Friday afternoon. All are invited. Rev. Daniels of Omaha, Neb., preached at the Tabernacle Baptist church Sunday evening. There was a large crowd out to hear him. He preached a noble sermon. The literary organized at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon reported good attendance. It will meet every Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Tillie Reese of Chicago, Ill., is visiting in the city. Mrs. Reese formerly lived in this city and has many friends who are glad to see her. Rev. J. P. Jackson returned Thursday of last week from Davenport, where he attended the Iowa Baptist Sunday school convention. While in the city he was the guest of Mrs. L. H. Walker. Mr. Wm. White was slightly hurt Saturday while fixing an automobile, but is doing nicely at this writing. Mr. Robinson, who has been on the sick list for some time, is not improving very fast, but he has our prayers and we hope he will soon be well again. Mr. Cave is still on the sick list at this writing. Mrs. Hazel Turner gave a party Thursday evening. The evening was spent in cards and other games. For news for the Bystander call at 112 So. Thirteenth street. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. (Last Week.) The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs entertained the colored graduates of the State university and their company with a reception at the colored K. of P. hall. The guests were brought to Cedar Rapids in a special car over the interurban line. Mrs. Gresham, Mr. and Mrs. Lavelle, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. T. K. Lowery, Mrs. Flowers, Mrs. Carter, Mr. Gray and the Misses Eleanor Lavell and Marie Williams went to Iowa City as a reception committee and escorted the guests to the city. All reported a perfectly wonderful time. The annual picnic of the Telephone club was a grand success. All members brought lunch and Miss Sims served ice cream and pop. Everyone reports a well spent day and a splendid time. Mrs. T. K. Lowery and family and Mr. L. C. Jones were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Gresham for dinner Sunday afternoon. All report Mrs. Gresham as being a most delightful hostess. Mr. Leonard Lavelle has returned from a short visit to Chicago. What's the matter with the "Windy City," "Prince?" (This Week.) Children's Day was observed Sunday afternoon at Bethel A. M. E. church. The exercises were very good. The "Boosters," or Truste Aid will give a social Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Turner. The Telephone club gives a picnic Tuesday at Riverside park. Rev. Northcross, Mrs. Anna Joyce, Mrs. W. A. Brown, Miss Ethel Johnson and Mrs. Eliza Williams attended the Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Sunday school convention held in Davenport. Mt. Olive lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M., will observe St. John's Day on June 24th at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Whooping Cough. In this disease it is important that the cough be kept loose and expectation easy, which can be done by giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. P. H. Martin, Peru, Ind, writes, "My two daughters had whooping cough. I gave them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it worked like a charm." To Discover Onward Things. The light which we have gained was given us, not to be ever staring on, but by it to discover onward things more remote from our knowledge.—John Milton. ALBIA NEWS. (This Week.) Whooping Cough. EASY TERMS DAVIDSONS JULY Clearance Sale Offers Great Savings On All Home Needs To Those About To Furnish A Home Complete:- Just twice a year is such an opportunity to buy homefurnishings of every kind presented—during Davidsons February Sale and July Clearance—and it is because of this fact that we want you to take advantage, to furnish your home complete and benefit by the savings which can be yours if you will make selections now. Goods Delivered Later If Desired Thousands of special July Clearance Sale tags are attached to merchandise throughout the store and in every instance the savings are substantial. Decide now to come during the first days, for many choice pieces will be sure to go quickly. DAVIDSONS KINGS LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418-WALNUT-ST "Sudden pain from over-strain" Every Housewife or Mother is ever under that Nervous Strain which so often results in Headaches, Dizzy Sensations, Faintness, Depression and other Nervous Disorders. Dr. Miles' NERVINE is Highly Recommended in Such Cases. IF FIRST BOTTLE FAILS TO BENEFIT, YOUR MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED. BADLY RUN DOWN. "I had become greatly run down and my nerves were in terrible condition. I had frequent headaches and became very weak and was unable to do anything. I bought a bottle of Dr. Miles' Nervine. I soon began to feel better, my nerves were quited. I recovered my strength, and have since recommended Dr. Miles' Nervine to many of my friends who have used it with satisfactory results." MRS. FRANCES WHITLOCK, 179 Broadway, Schenectady, N. Y. Fat Folks May Now Become Slim Quickly Be Moderate in Your Diet, Breath ... Deeply, and Take Tassco. Fat persons, particularly those from 10 to 30 pounds above normal weight, will be interested to learn that they may easily reduce their weight without starvation diet or tiresome exercise. This can best be done by being moderate in your diet, so that you will not over-tax your assimilative organs, by getting plenty of fresh air, by breathing deeply and by taking tassco four times a day. Tassco may be obtained from any good druggist in 5-grain tablets; take one after each meal and one before retiring at night. They cost little, are absolutely harmless, are pleasant to take and are designed to reduce fatty accumulations in the system wherever located. A few days' treatment should show a noticeable reduction in weight, the flesh should become firm, the skin smooth and the general health improved, in fact your footsteps should even become lighter, your work seem easier and a lighter and more buoyant feeling take possession of your whole being. Every person who is 10 to 20 pounds over normal weight should surely give this treatment a trial. You will probably find that it is just what you need. OMAHA, NEB. The Cecilian ball team played the A. J. Roots team Sunday at Twenty-seventh and R. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Riddles at 5300 South Twenty-fifth are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby girl. A seven pound baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lone Nix on Thursday. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Miss Theresa Russell, who committed suicide June 13, was buried in Council Bluffs on June 15th. Rev. T. J. Peterson officiated. Willis and Terry's Jass band is still playing at the Rome vineyard. A grand rally was held Sunday at Zion Baptist church. Rev. L. K. Williams of Chicago held the services. The Triple H club will meet with Mrs. Effie Wagoner at the Thompson hotel next Tuesday p. m. All members requested to be present. Mrs. J. H. Shepard has been employed as matron of the dance hall which is located just outside of Fort Des Moines. Miss Margaret E. Davis of Ottumwa is a guest at Mrs. Anna Allen's residence, a member of the Williamson-Allen bridal party. Miss Bertha Allen, a daughter of Mrs. Anna Allen, who resides in Buxton, arrived in the city Saturday, the 23rd, to attend the wedding of her sister, Miss Beulah, to Mr. J. Alfred Williamson. NOTICE. All officers of the N. A. A. C. are requested to meet with Mrs. S. Jee Brown on Monday evening. By order of the vice president. A. A. Alexander. When company comes in, what do you do to entertain your friends? Can you imagine a more delightful way of enriching an evening's visit than by bringing out "Real Music," recreated by the wonderful New Edison? Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, 812 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa. The members of the Elizt E. Peterson W. C. T. U. desire to express their thanks to the public for their liberal patronage of their benefit dinner, which was a financial success. The union will meet Thursday, July 12th, at the home of Mrs. J. H. McDowell, 609 Eighth street. CARD OF THANKS. We feel very grateful to friends and neighbors for the assistance and beautiful floral offerings given during the sickness and death of our dear beloved father. Mrs. C. H. Mease, Mr. W. T. Tate, Mr. Ben F. Tate, Mr. Joe Tate and Mrs. E. L. Green. Edison records are absolutely guaranteed by Mr. Edison and his company—and for your information we might add that Mr. Edison is the only manufacturer who makes any attempt whatsoever to guarantee his records. Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, 811 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa. The Mary Church Terrill club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Perkins. Lesson was led by Mrs. Lula McCree. Visitors present were Mrs. Alice Norris and Mrs. Barrows, and Mrs. Tucker. Club adjourned to meet next Monday at Union park with Miss Margaret Roberts as hostess. All members are urged to be present, as there will be election of officers. There will be an Old Virginia and Alabama dinner at Bethel A. M. E. church July 4th, at which time Judge Dudley of the district court will speak at 3 p. m. Major Albert Ford of Ft. Des Moines will be present with his company of men. The feature of the evening program will be the jubilee singing. Rev. M. M. Jefferson, one of the students at the officers' training camp, a classmate of Rev. H. A. Perry at Gammon Theological Seminary and a progressive pastor of the M. E. church, will preach at Bethel A. M. E. Sunday morning. At 7:30 p. m. Sunday, Rev. Francis Dow, a schoolmate of Rev. Perry at Tuskegee Institute, and a pastor of the A. M. E. church, Roanoke, Va., will preach. ELECTION OF OFFICERS OF DORIC LODGE. At the election of officers of Doric lodge, held June 21st, the following were elected: C. C. Johnson, re-elected W. M.; Arthur Wilson, S. W.; S. E. Mayberry, J. W.; C. F. Topson, treasurer; J. H. Reynolds, secretary. Appointed officers: W. H. Warrick, S. D.; Gus Nichols, J. D.; Rev. Perry, S. S.; J. H. Anderson, J. S.; Rev. Eaves, chaplain; Frank West, tyler. The C. I. C. held its last meeting Wednesday p. m. for the summer. After all reports were in and adopted a committee of five was appointed to do social service work throughout the summer. This committee will meet the first Wednesday of every month out at the home of Mrs. R. N. Hyde. 101a Center Street Phone Red 1367 New Monarch Cafe Mrs. M. J Bradford, Prop. SODA FOUNTAIN GOODS CIGARS and TOBACCO DES MOINES, IOWA. Phones: Walnut 11455958J Res. Drake Dr. W. H. Lowry DENTIST Office 757 W. 9th. Des Moines Thompson Hotel Iowa The Virginia Picnic association will meet with Mrs. Spencer Carey, 1517 Oxford avenue, Sunday p. m. at 3 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. Business of importance. The only reason in the world why you should consider spending money for a thing of this kind is because of a natural desire on your part for good music. Be careful, then, to see that your money is wisely spent for the best instrument, which alone is the Edison. Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, 811 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. John Williams from Birmingham, Ala., who recently lost her husband June 21st, takes this method to thank the many friends who stood so faithfully by her husband and relatives in the last days and hours of his life upon earth. Mr. John Williams was staying with his brother, Mr. Geo. W. Williams, at 1208 East Sixteenth street, until his passing. His wife, Mrs. John Williams, arrived from Birmingham just a few days before his passing. The Home Makers League held its semi-monthly meeting with Mrs. Adam Dixon Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was indeed uplifting to humanity. Different representatives made splendid reports. The report of the league matron, who is stationed at the union depot, was enough to make every race loving person sit up and take notice and ask himself the question, "Am I my brother's keeper?" The next meeting will be held the afternoon of July 10 with Mrs. R. N. Hyde, 821 West Thirteenth street At a recent meeting of the Triple H club at the home of Mrs. L. A. Avery the following officers were installed for the ensuing six months: President, Miss Georgia Blackburn; vice president, Mrs. Mamie Burnham; secretary, Miss Burnie McDowell; treasurer, Mrs. Wm. H. Lowry; critic, Mrs. J. H. McDowell. The next meeting of the club will be at the Thompson hotel, with Mrs. Kathrine Wagner, at which time the club will study the essay on self-reliance by Ralph Waldo Emerson. On last Tuesday morning en route to Oskaloosa to attend the Cary-Bledsoe wedding, Mrs. S. Joe Brown stopped over in Buxton to visit her father, Mr. Jacob Wilson, who has been confined to his home with illness for the past two years. Mrs. Brown states that she found him very much improved and planning to visit the officers' training camp at Ft. Des Moines in a few weeks. Mrs. Brown left Buxton on Wednesday for Oskaloosa, where she witnessed the wedding ceremony of Miss Letta E. Cary, formerly of this city, to Dr. O. L. Bledsoe of Marshall, Texas. On Thursday morning Dr. and Mrs. Bledsoe accompanied Mrs. Brown back to Des Moines, where they were her house guests for a few days and were extended many social ucortesies while in the city. They left Sunday evening for Marshall, Texas, where they will make their future home. CHURCH DIRECTORY. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Union Congregational Church Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. M. McCraven, Supply Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship 12 m.—Sunday school. Everybody welcome. Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. J. M. Eaves, Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Asbury M. E. Church 777 Eleventh St. Rev. W. L. Lee, Pastor. 10 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sts. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. On Tuesday evening, June 19th, the members of the Bishop Allen club of St. John's A. M. E. church gave a measure party. Invitations were issued requesting each guest to bring 2 cents for each foot of his height. Great merriment was caused when our presiding elder, Rev. J. H. Ferribee, measured each guest, finding all grown-ups to be six feet and all children to be five feet. A very nice program was rendered by the club, after which dainty refreshments were THE BYSTANDER served and a very neat sum realized. a beautiful Mrs. Sallie Roman, wife of Mr. Thomas Roman, one of Buxton's policemen, died Monday afternoon at the Oskaloosa hospital. The remains were taken to Missouri on Wednesday morning for interment. The bereaved family have the sympathy of Buxton friends. Lightning struck the bakery shop and residence of Mr. J. B. Lucas last week. Mr. E. Lobbins' garage was caught from the flames and all was completely demolished. Misses Susie Mardis and Emma Smith and Mr. Walter Blaney, employees of M. M. company store, are on their vacation for a couple of weeks. Misses Valetta London and Ruth Southall, graduates of the Iowa State university, are at home. Mrs. Roberda M. Bailey, worthy matron of Guiding Star chapter, is spending the summer with her mother-in-law at Fairmont, W. Va. The Reasby lunch car was broken into Sunday night and robbed. Mrs. John Wright of Chicago is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Morris, for a few weeks. Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Rosa Brown entertained the Progressive club at her home Wednesday, June 13th. Mrs. J. W. Neely entertained the Ladies' Industrial club at her home on Wednesday, June 13th. Rev. J. J. Evans, pastor of St. John's A. M. E. church, preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning. Cedar Grove lodge, No. 18, A. F. & A. M., held their annual election on Wednesday, June 18, and the following officers were elected: J. B. Lucas, W. M.; J. B. Lewis, S. W.; J. J. jenkins, J. W.; R. G. Potter, secretary; John Jenkins, treasurer. W. H. Bailey, junior grand warden, and Worshipful Master J. B. Lucas will attend the grand lodge, which will hold their annual communication at Davenport, Iowa, July 10, 11 and 12. Cedar Grove lodge, No. 18, A. F. & A. M., have furnished their new lodge rooms in the Y. M. C.A. building with a full outfit of new furniture and regalia. Guiding Star chapter, O. E. S., have SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER CREAM AND SCOTTS SKIN WHITENER SOAP BEFORE AFTER PRICE 25¢ EACH CLEARS THE COMPLEXION AND KEEPS IT FREE FROM PIMPLES BLEACHES, DARK SKINS. JAMES S. ROBINSON, MEMPHIS, TENN. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Lyman James: You are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of December, 1912, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, toowit: East part of the south half of lot seventeen (17) in block seventy-nine (79), town of De Moine, being in and a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1911 to H. J. Susong; that the undersigned is now the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for said real estate will be made unless redemption from said sale is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this 12th day of April, 1917. J. D. Wallingford. CLOSING OUT MY HAIR BUSINESS Finest Line of Colored Peoples Hair 25c Bangs at 15 or 2 for 25 75 cent Switches at 50 cents 85 cent Switches at 55 cents $1.00 Switches at 75 cents $1.50 Switches at $1.00 $2.50 Switches at $1.25 $3.00 Switches at $1.50 $2.00 Transformations $1.25 $2.50 Transformations $1.50 $4.00 Half Wigs at $1.50 $10.00 Full Wigs at $6.00 $18.00 Full Wigs at $10.00 All Toilet goods at 20 per cent dis 2nd door W of Chamberlain Hotel Mail orders prompt attention a beautiful set of regalia, purchased of M. C. Lilly & Co. We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our dear mother, also for the many beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Herndon Reasby and son, Leonard. Any mother who has had experience with this distressing ailment will be pleased to know that a cure may be effected by applying Chamberlain's Salve as soon as the child is done nursing. Wipe it off with a soft cloth before allowing the babe to nurse. Many trained nurses use this salve with best results. For sale by all dealers. WANTED FOR THE DARKTOWN JUBILEE COMPANY PERFORMERS THAT DOUBLE Singers, Dancers, Musicians Circus Acts, Novelty Acts String Music Quartette. Address F. E Mgr. Big Colored Minstrels Star Theatre. St. Paul, Minn. Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, PROP. A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. REMEMBER Lud Strothers' Cafe 417 W. Third Street Meals and Short Orders at all hours. Quick Service. We serve on the European style. L G. Strothers, Proprietor Des Moines On Easy Payments Several good lots in Lake Park and Highland Park. Also have some good houses for sale. Call The BYSTANDER Office Phone Walnut 899 FREE STYLE BOOK...HAIR... To Colored Women We are the manufacturer of Colored Women's Hair. Our latest book showing new colors of dressing seams. Every colored woman should have one. We smells our bark and toilet articles. Self inflection guaranteed or money back. I make the best solid Brass STR MACHINE ENING combs, with extra heavy back, fully guaranteed. With each comb we give lamp cap. Send money order or stamps. Make BACK IF NOT SATISFACTORY. See postcard. POSTPAID 89c Hair nets, brushes, combs and toilet articles manufacturers' prices. Send two-cent stamp. Agents Wanted. Address as follows: HUMANIA HAIR COMPANY. 151-1ST Park Row, New York City. KINKY HAIR Becomes Straight, Soft, Glossy, Long by Using HEROLIN HAIR DRESSING. 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National Business Men's League, August International Conference of Grand Masters, Grand Secretaries and P. G. M. s, August at Louisville, Ky. The G. U. O. of O. F., August 28th at Des Moines. The Household of Ruth, August 28th, at Des Moines. Iowa-Nebraska State Baptist Association, August 28, Oskaloosa. CLYDE LEROY GLASS Pianist of National Reputation will teach in Des Moines Season of 1917—1918. Address 1517 Bluff Street AGENTS $18 to $45. per week made selling ministers, widows, married women, anyone Everybody buys, it's easy to sell. Write Austin Jenkins, Co., F. S. DO YOU BELIE REMEMBER PALMER'S SKIN-SU when looking for the ORIGIN plexion Brightner. In successif millions of boxes sold all over BEWARE of all substitutes. S dangerous. Insist upon getting "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment and MADE C The Morgs ENTS WANT 245. per week made selling PROF. KELLY MILLER'S OF COLORED PEOPLE. Teachers, students, mows, married women, anyone with spare time can make body boys, it's easy to sell. 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People who have the courage of their convictions and the patience to await developments are the ones who usually make the GREAT fortunes of the world. WHITE=VICTOR COPPER is in the Heart of one of the Greatest Producing Copper Mining Sections in Arizona Room 12 Kirkwood Hotel Bldg., Des Moines, - Iowa. HINTS. A. J. Booker, M. D. Those people who are not yet "right" on this war proposition, who are not fully convinced that the Kaiser Bill policy, with his "me and God" proposition is a bad one for every citizen of this country; those who are not most when a people suffer country is conquered ought to take a great deal of comfort in the fact that we have as our chief ally the country under whose protection aware a subject the Negro has PETER B. reached his highest state, France, that greatest democracy. It is in France where liberty, equality, fraternity not only are emblazoned over every public building, but the spirit of these three great qualities are in the air and practiced by the people. A Frenchman is a full citizen whether he be Chinese, African or Caucasian. It is this splendid type of people who held back the horde of Prussianism and enlavement to the idea "Kultur." Culture that chops off arms, presents babies on bayonets and devastated as no civilized force ever did in the history of the world. No one who has traveled in France as late as ten years ago could help being impressed with the intense hatred of the French for the Germans; no one could but note the fact that the French people did not underestimate the strength of their enemy. They fully realized that there was more than bravery and will necessary. To a lever of France these things struck the tender cord and made one think, "thou shalt know ere long how sublime a thing it is to suffer and be strong." To visit some of the stores along Boulevard St. Michael and others in front of the Madalene viewing cartoons of the kaiser made one think that the French people were vulgar, but it was not vulgarity; it was an attempt to express pent up hatred, an attempt to express the vilest contempt. The subsequent acts of the Prussian hordes proved that these pictures were prophetic if not showing a keen insight of the ruling character. What would be the status of the Negro if the French lines failed ```markdown ``` SHE HAD THE COURAGE OF HER CONVICTIONS HAVE YOU THE SAME? Miss Ann Glenn McAndrew, a sister of Mr. J. P. McAndrew of the McAndrew Printing Co., 613 Grand avenue, Des Moines, was employed about three years ago by a merchant in Colorado Springs by the name of Robbins, as a bookkeeper. One day a stock salesman called on Mr. Robbins and tried to induce him to buy $10,000.00 worth of United Verde Extension Mining Stock. He very courteously refused the man and, laughingly, said he would take a little flyer, and bought $150.00 worth. Miss McAndrew heard the salesman tell of the wonderful possibilities of the Copper Mining industry, and became very much interested in his account of fortunes made and being made in mining; and said she "had $250.00 lying in the bank and she believed she would invest it in the mining stock," which she did. Her modest little $250.00 mining stock investment has since made her about $20,000.00. The same amount in a savings bank at 4 per cent would have earned her only $30.00, and loaned out at 8 per cent only $60.00. Does mining investments pay? The above statement can be verified by writing to the Exchange National Bank of Colorado Springs, Colo. Three years ago, United Verde Extension Copper Mine was a prospect, seeking capital to develop its vast resources and sold at 50 cents a share. Today, White Victor Copper Mine is in the same condition, seeking capital to develop its natural copper resources, and selling at 50c a share. Today, United Verde Extension is selling at $39.00 a share. Moral: Buy White Victor-Copper stock today. Send for particulars to to hold until England struck her stride; or if the vignance of the North sea laxed and that merciless horde landed on our coast? A maddened myriad would give examples of its tortures upon the underlings in order to impress the whites what was in store for them. If for no other reason than France new bled white, prostrate, with little boys in the trenches, has given to us the highest types of Negroes and the world has seen, needs our help we ought to be willing to fight and die for the democracy she has shown the world. Toussaint L'Overture was developed under this tuteelage, Dumas belies the fact that a mixture of blood enervates. Hail the fine broad spirit which recognizes and appreciates manhood regardless of the enveloping skin. The Haytian Negro in the western hemisphere retains his independent spirit. There is no bleeding of colonies by the French; there were scores of Negroes being educated from the provinces, at the Sobornne to represent the colonies, in turn in the French senate. For these reasons alone aside from our natural patriotism we should be willing to fight in this war. We cannot tell where the voice is going to be raised which will bring the Negro into his full and deserved citizenship, but it will do us no harm to get into touch with our brothers in countries where they have a more potent, and insistent right than si given us here. This will be a small world after the war. The destinies of the people will be more closely woven than ever. God is not dead and no one should be more willing to fight to make the world safe for democracy than black men. We shall lose good men, as all other countries have lost their best; but we will develop leaders of international type; we shall have a grasp upon world issues and emancipate ourselves in the freeing of the world. The outlook for us was never so bright as now. It is only by the bloody path that we arrive at the best thing and those which are most lasting. Those races achieve least who are most careful of life; in other words the people who are most selfish, in the narrow sense, are the ones who offer to die lest some good come and they not enjoy the new rights in flesh. Onward to France and to freedom! Those who dodge behind the plea of THE BYSTANDE love for family are using a noble term for ignoble purpose. It is crass selfishness. How does it happen that one woman's love for her husband is so much greater than the love of millions of wives for their husbands? Whose son is more precious than the millions of sons who have died and are going to die? Where would we be if the wives and mothers had been so jealous in the 60's as some women claim to be now? The man who hides behind skirts is not a slacker; he is a coward in the meanest sense. Every true woman would rather be the widow of a dead man than the wife of a coward. This same mental attitude makes some people see the advantages to be derived by staying home and getting hold of the sheckles while others go to the front, thereby making sacrifices. The man who suddenly so loves his family that he cannot go, by the same process finds it impossible to help carry on the war by securing a liberty bond and the mental, really cowardly equivalent also keeps him from giving the Red Cross a dollar, when it is the most democratic of institutions. It is not love nor prudence, but the expression in polite terms of a cowardly selfish spirit. In the years to come, these people will have money and sound skins, but there will be cripples and widows' weeds, which will be badges of honor which money cannot buy. There will be respectable poverty more glorious than gold bonds. Conversation and fatuous reasons may act as balms to sooth an accusing conscience at present, but unless the continuation of the process completely sears the soul, we need to pity those with the lily livers and the itching palms. On to France and to freedom! The Ladies' Mission Circle of Mt. Olive Baptist church met Sunday, June 24th, for their annual sermon. he exercises were conducted by Sister Cornelia Holland, president. She was very ably assisted by little Sister Bessie Lee, secretary, after which the Rev. R. W. Rowe of Des Moines preached a very spiritual and intellectual sermon. Rev. Rowe was accompanied by his wife. ENTERPRISE, IOWA. (Special.) Subscribe for The Bystander. 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Monday evening the Ladies' Aid society of the Second Baptist church was organized. The following officers were elected. President, Mrs. Emma Rutherford; vice president, Mrs. Mary Carter; secretary, Mrs. Agnes Gilmore; treasurer, Mrs. C. C. Gilmore. Much is expected of the choir of the Second Baptist church, with Mrs. T. C. Abner as organist; Mr. Edward Robertson, president; Mrs. Anna Harris, M. directress; Mr. C. C. Gilmore, treasurer, and Mrs. Goldy Walder, secretary. Mrs. M. E. Cheshire and Mrs. Flossie Williams and little daughter, Yvonna, who have been visiting at the home of Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Abner, left for their home in Ottumwa on Tuesday. They were very much impressed with the people of Marshalltown. While here they were guests of honor at a reception given by the Knights and Daughters of Tabor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Gilmore on Thursday at 8 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. H. Flippings entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Saturday in their honor. 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Mr. Elmer Craig and Mr. John Doe are guests in the home of their sister and aunt, Mrs. J. H. Wilkinson. Mrs. W. Mock and little daughter have returned from Yankton. Mrs. Alfred Morgan and daughter, Mabel, have returned to Yankton Decatur lodge, No. 14, A. F. & A. M., celebrated the bi-centennial anniversary of the Masonic lodge at Malone A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Rev. Toomey of Mt. Zion Baptist church preached the sermon. There was also a program. The O. E. S. attended in a body. The junior choir of Malone A. M. E. church furnished the music. Mr. Mansfield, senior grand warden of the M. W. United Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., for the state of Iowa and jurisdiction, will depart Tuesday, June 27th, for Grand Island, Neb., where he will organize and institute a lodge of Master Masons for Grand Master S. Joe Brown, who is unable to go on account of being confined in the U. S. military officers' training camp at Fort Des Moines. Mrs. Hattie Robinson had one of her fingers amputated. 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D. 1917, wherein it was ordered, adjudged and decreed that to satisfy said judgment the following described property be sold, towit: Lot sixteen (16) in block thirty (30) in the plat of Prospect Park, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines. Polk county, Iowa. Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that unless the said defendants appear at my office in Des Moines, Iowa, on or before the 27th day of July, A. D. 1917, at ten o'clock a. m. of said day, at which time said above described property is hereby advertised to be sold, and pay off the amount of said execution, with interest and costs. I will sell said property, or sufficient thereof to satisfy said execution, with interest and costs, at public outcry, to the highest bidder, at the east front door of the court house, in Des Moines, Iowa, for cash in hand to pay off said execution. J. F. Griffin. Published and printed by The Bystander. Date of publication, June 22, 1917.