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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 5 GRAND LODGE SESSION. Thirtieth Annual Communication of the Masons of Iowa. On last Monday, June 8th, preliminary to the opening of the regular session of the most worshipful United Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., was held a school o finstruction presided over by the grand custodian, Bro. A. G. Clark, of Oskaloosa, Iowa. The school was held all day Monday and Monday evening they did some degree work, exemplifying the different ranks. This school was larger attended than any previous school, as fully ten or more lodges were represented. Those who were present were fully instructed and received good Masonic doctrine. On Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock, in the absence of the grand master, Bro. S. Joe Brown, of Des Moines, who is in the training camp at Fort Des Moines, Deputy Grand Master M. O. Culberson of Clinton, Iowa, presided and called on P. G. M. Bro. I. L. Brown of Marshalltown, Iowa, to open an occasional lodge on the third rank, after which the committee, on credentials made, its report. Then grand lodge was set up and the D. P. G. M. appointed the following committees: Credentials—John A. Spencer, Al Walker, B. J. Hack. Grand Master's Address—John L. Thompson, W. H. Milligan, B. J. Hack. Dispensations and Charters—A. G. Clark, Perry Warner, W. C. Lyons. Appeals and Grievances—L. D. Lowery, C. C. Johnson, John Spencer. Jurisprudence—John L. Thompson, W. H. Milligan, J. D. Recler, I. L. Brown, A. A. Bland. Returns—H. E. Williams, Virgil Warren, A. C. Walder. Fraternal Dead—J. B. Lucas, H. A. Horne, U. G. Smith. Auditing—G. L. Suter, John E. Bradford. Official reporter—John L. Thompson Representations from eighteen lodges of Iowa and two new lodges of Nebraska under special dispensation continued the grand lodge session of the Graduate Registered Nurse NURSE On Friday, July 20th, Miss Garnett McGhee graduated from the Provident hospital, Chicago, Ill. Her record through the entire course has been of the highest and she has received unlimited attention as to the thoroughness of her work. For several months prior to her graduation Miss McGhee has acted as night supervisor of the hospital and she has been recommended for the position of assistant superintendent of Provident hospital. Miss Garnett is an Iowa girl, having been born in Ottumwa, and is the daughter of Mrs. Jennie Hamilton. She has been an orphan since childhood and it is through her own hard efforts and self-sacrifice that she has made her way to where she now stands. In May she passed the Illinois state examination for registered nurse with an average of 90 per cent, which was the highest standing among those who took the examination, white or colored, and she received her "R. N." without any hesitancy upon the part of the state. After September 1st she will be a member of the "Visiting Nurses' association" (white) of Chicago. She is the only sister of Mrs. Emerald Mash of Des Moines and those who have had her interest at heart are proud of her and wish her all the success that she deserves. Mrs. Stewart's School of Beauty Culture We Teach Hair-dressing Manicuring and Chiropody 623 W. B. Way COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA Three Distinguished Visitors in our City this week State Capitol Blvd. Historical Room THE D N. Three Distingu PROF. CARTER. The above cut is that of Prof. Wm. P. Carter, A. M. D. D., principal of Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute of Topeka, Kans., who was here in the city attending the Western Baptist convention, also visited at the officers' training camp. Prof. Carter is one of the strong men of Kansas and he is a coming progressive educator of our land. He is a product of the Tuskegee Institute. When the Topeka school lost its first principal in June, 1910, the work was reorganized and placed under Dr. Booker T. Washington and he in turn placed Prof. Carter in charge of the work, and he has developed that work up to the present standard. They have several fine modern buildings, including some large halls as girls and boys' dormitories and they are reorganized as a state institution, which is non-sectarion and has received students from all over the United States and foreign countries. It is the "Tuskegee" of the northwest. In the future more will be given concerning the institution. B. J. HACK. The above cut is that of Benj. J. Hack, who was recently elected R. W. junior warden at the Masonic lodge held last week in Davenport. Mr. Hack was born in Earlington, Ky., in 1877. He early moved to Humboldt county, Iowa, where he was reared and educated. He came to Des Moines twenty years ago, where he has since lived. He joined the North Star lodge October 2, 1902, and served two years as J. D., also served two years as S. D. and one year as J. W., one year as S. W. and one year as W. M. He has held the office as master of ceremonies to the grand lodge in 1915 and grand marshall in 1916. Mr. Hack is a progressive young man, active and well thought of in our city. colored grand lodge today at the hall of Hiram lodge at Second and Ripley streets. Almost 150 delegates and visitors were in attendance. The excellent condition of the Iowa grand lodge was shown yesterday afternoon in the reports of the secretary and treasurer, W. W. Gross, of Keokuk, and J. D. Wheeler of Mason City. Over $3,000 has passed through the hands of the secretary and about $3,500 has been collected by the treasurer during the past year. The custodians, A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa, and the grand reviewer, J. L. Thompson, of Des Moines, also presented reports, which were approved. Two Towns Want Meet. Two Iowa cities have already made applications for consideration as the next meeting place of the grand lodge, which will be the thirty-first annual communication. They are Council Blugs and Waterloo. Further reports and other business were the transactions of business this morning. The delegates from the two Nebraska lodges were welcomed to the meeting. They are Dr. George A. Flippin of Strongburg, and R. P. Booth of Hastings, Neb. Five visiting grand masters of the lodge are to be entertained at a dinner at the home of John E. Bradford this evening. They are A. A. Bland of Keokuk., 81 years old, and for 51 --- DES MOINES, 1OWA, FRIDAY, JULY 20, 1917. M. COL.YOUNG. The cut is that of our lieutenant Colonel E. G. Young of the United States army, who was a distinguished visitor at the officers' training camp at Ft. Des Monies. He is the idol of the soldiers, both white and colored, in America and it is a great pleasure for me to give you his brief history. Lieutenant Colonel Young, who is the highest ranking officer of his race in any army in the world, has been visiting several of the former members of the Tenth cavalry, his regiment, at the officers' training camp at Fort Des Moines. Colonel Young was with the Tenth cavalry on the Mexican border last summer. The regiment was then commanded by Col. C. C. Ballou, now commander at Fort Des Moines. The colored officer was graduated from West Point in 1889, and has been in active service since, in the Philippines, Haiti, San Domingo and Mexico. He left last night for Columbus, O., to recruit a regiment of cloed cavalry. He expects to see active service in the war with Germany. Soldiers who have served under Colonel Young say that he is a splendid officer, and expect him to gain an even higher commission during the war. C. W. HARRY ROSE. This cut of Mr. Harry Rose is perhaps the first one printed, consequently he is little known. However, he is one of our coming young men. He was recently elected grand secretary by acclamation of the Iowa Masonic lodge. He has served as deputy grand secretary several years. He was educated in Dubuque, having taken a business course, and is an excellent stenographer. He is the son of Dr. Rose, who is a highly respected citizen of this town. Young Rose was married a few years ago and is one of the charter members of Dubuque lodge, No. 29, having served in nearly every office of that lodge. He served several years as W. M. We predict a great future for this young man, who is eminently qualified for any position he may secure. years a master Mason; J. D. Wheeler of Mason City, I. L. Brown, Marshalltown, W. H. Milligan of Cedar Rapids, and J. L. Thompson of Des Moines. At a public reception held last night at the Bethel A. M. E. church, P. G. M. John L. Thompson was presented a hand-made gavel. Mr. Thompson is president of the international conference of past grand masters, having been elected at Chicago last year. The gavel was made from cedar and hickory wood grown in Scott county, Kentucky, and was made by P. G. Senior Warden Albert Bradford of Georgetown, Ky., and presented to Mr. Thompson in Scott county, Iowa. Lodge of Sorrow Tonight. The grand lodge of sorrow is to be M. B. Dr. Jesse Edward Moorland, born in Ohio, educated at Ada, O., and Howard university, has been in Y. M. C. A. work twenty-five years. He is senior secretary of the colored men's department of the international committee of New York City. He is a trustee of Howard university, the Douglass Home association, and secretary and treasurer of the Journal of Negro History. Dr. Moorland collected one of the largest number of books and pamphlets on the Negro in the country. This he recently gave to his alma mater to be used for research work. It was to Dr. Moorland that Mr. Julius Rosenwald made his offer of $25,000 to any city in the United States that would raise $75,000 to complete a fund of $100,000 for a building for colored men. Fifteen cities have met the offer. Dr. Moorland has conducted every one of the building campaigns. The staff of which Dr. Moorland is the senior secretary is composed of seven men one now in East Africa with native troops in the British army. This man, Mr. Max Yergan, has a staff of six men doing army Y. M. C. A. work. Dr. Moorland is responsible for the Y. M. C. a tent at Fort Des Moines and is proud of the work of Messrs. De Frantz and Becket. His already heavy work has been doubled by the war work. He says the Y. M. C. A. will follow our boys to the trenches. He is a lover of young men of the race and is unselfish, giving his life for their welfare. He has known many of the men in camp since they were little boys and is beloved by them all. Dr. Moorland lives in Washington, D. C. held tonight at the Third Baptist church at Thirteenth and Main streets. The following is the program, which will commence at 8 o'clock: Instrumental, "Nearer My God To Thee," Miss Pearl Howard. Remarks, M. W. grand master. Selection, Booster choir. Roll call honored dead, Rt. W. Grand Secretary W. W. Gross. Responses, by representatives of bereaved lodges. Selection, Booster choir. Ritualistic lodge of sorrows—Rt. Grand Custodian A. G. Clark, assisted by Grand Wardens M. Askew and W. H. Bailey. General eulogy on departed brethren, Rev. F. J. Nott. Solo, Mrs. S. B. Johnson. Eulogy on P. G. M., M. O. Rickett, M. D., Missouri jurisdiction; John L. Thompson, P. G. M., president international conference. Music. Benediction, grand chaplain. Recessional (instrumental). Many Lady Visitors. Among the lady visitors who are in Davenport to attend the session are Mrs. A. A. Bland and Miss Lucile Bland and Mrs. A. G. Fields of Keokuk, Mrs. J. K. Wolder and Miss Brown of Marshalltown and Mrs. Luke Raglan of Fort Dodge. WESTERN BAPTIST CONVENTION The Western Baptist convention held its fourteenth annual session with the Maple Street Baptist church. It was from many points of view the most successful session that had been held in years. Delegates were present from Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Arizona, Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois and Ohio. The Women's Auxiliary met on Tuesday and Wednesday and the convention proper from Thursday through Sunday. The sermons preached were of an exceptionally high order. Those who delivered sermons were Rev. Dr. J. Frances Robinson, representing the National Baptist convention; Rev. Dr. S. A. Moseley of St. Louis, Mo., Rev. Dr. W. F. Botts of Omaha, Neb., Rev. Dr. G. W. N. Jackson, moderator Kaw Valley District association of Kansas, of Lawrence, Kans., Rev. Dr. E. A. Wilson, secretary Western and National Baptist conventions, of Muskogee, Okla., Rev. Dr. W. A. Bowrison president Kansas Baptist State convention, Kansas City, Kans., Rev. Dr. D. A. Holmes, pastor Metropolitan Baptist Temple, Kansas City, Kans., Rev. Dr. J. T. Hill, pastor Shiloh Baptist church, Topeka, Kans., and Rev. Dr. F. B. Woodard, president Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Sunday School convention. Educational addresses were delivered by Rev. Dr. W. R. Carter, president Topeka Industrial and Educational Institute, Topeka, Kans.; Prof. Inman E. Page, president Western college, Macon, Mo., and Dr. Jos. Jacobs, secretary Missouri Baptist State convention (white). Special addresses were delivered by President Dr. T. L. Griffith, Prof. C. W. Rodgers, field secretary; Dr. I. A. Thomas, statistician; Miss Sidney J. Davis, now editing the "Baptist Missionary"; Mr. R. B. De France, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at the training camp, Fort Des Moines; Mr. Patton, representing the government's special work among soldiers, and Dr. S. E. Wilcox, executive secretary Iowa Baptist convention (white), and Rev. W. H. Harris, St. Louis, Mo.; Dr. T. J. Carr, state missionary of Iowa; Dr. J. Goins, Jefferson City, Mo.; Rev. Dr. M. J. Burton, Topeka, Kans.; Rev. C. Lindell, Monmouth, Ill.; Rev. R. A. Broyles, Hannibal, Mo.; Rev. F. K. Nicholson, Davenport, Iowa, and Rev. F. C. Bolling, Keokuk, Iowa. The Conventional Sunday school was conducted by Miss Nellie Ellis, superintendent Second Baptist Sunday school, Topeka, Kans., and Miss Gertrude Solomon, superintendent Shiloh Sunday school, Topeka, Kans. It was addressed by Prof. J. A. Lapham of Des Moines, representing the American Baptist Publication society. The great foreign mission address was delivered by Dr. C. G. Fishback of Cleveland, Ohio. At this very enthusiastic session a watch was presented to Mrs. S. Bates for having brought in over $50 by the sale of tags for foreign mission work. The addresses of welcome delivered by Mayor Thomas Fairweather, Dr. G. W. Robinson, pastor Corinthian Baptist church; Dr. S. L. Birt, pastor St. Paul's A. M. E. church, and Mrs. Fannie Cox of Maple Street church added to the welcome which the members and friends of Maple Street church bestowed by their special preparations and royal entertainment. The convention went in a body to Fort Des Moines on Friday afternoon and witnessed the wonderful sights unfolded before the gaze of the world in the training of Negroes to become officers in the army of the United States. The foreign mission rally Sunday afternoon was pronounced the best ever held in the history of the convention. The officers elected were: Presi- JOHN H. HARRIS C. C. JOHNSON. The above is Mr. C. C. Johnson of Des Moines, Iowa, who was recently elected grand custodian of the Iowa Masonic lodge held last week at Davenport. Mr Johnson is a self-made young man. He was initiated into Dorie lodge, No. 30, of this city in 1912 and served one year as S. S. and was elected S. W. During the absence of the W. M. he acted in his place and was later elected W. M. last year and was unanimously re-elected this year. He is worthy patron of the O. E. S. and a member of Princess Oziel, No. 10. He is also an active member of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, also a member of King Solomon's Commandery, No. 15, of which he is prelate, also a member of the Capitol Hill lodge, No. 286, of Odd Fellows and at present is employed as custodian of the Watrous building in this city, where he has worked for the past seven years. The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west ident, Dr. T. L. Griffith, Topea, Kans. vice president, Rev. S. Bates, Des Moines, Iowa; secretary. Dr. E. A. Wilson, Muskogee, Okla.; corresponding secretary, Dr. J. Goins, Jefferson City, Mo.; treasurer, Rev. Dr. Geo MacNeale, Kansas City, Kans.; auditor, Rev. Dr. D. A. Holmes, Kansas City, Kans.; statistician, Rev. Dr. I. A. Thomas, Evanston, Ill.; field secretary, Prof. C. W. Rodgers, Des Monies, Iowa. The officers of the Women's Auxiliary are: President, Mrs. Eva C. Hicks, Chicago, Ill.; vice president, Mrs. F. B. Watson, Kansas City, Kans.; secretary, Mrs. Susie Hazel, Galesburg, Ill.; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Ida B. Frazier, Wichita, Kans.; treasurer, Mrs. S. Bates, Des Moines, Iowa; field secretary, Mrs. W. A. Brown, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; members of board, Mrs. M. E. Jeffries, Des Moines, Iowa; Miss Walker, Lexington, Mo. The next session of the convention will be held with the Calvary Baptist church of Monmouth, Ill. The banner awarded by the Women's convention to the state bringing in the largest amount of money for its work was awarded to the state of Iowa. Just Another Name for It. People who detest gossip call it conversation and keep right on with it. Albany Journal. 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The lowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal pub- lished iy Towa. It was cstabliahec in 1894, and’ is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following dowriss: AMD Ia coiscsscosseseessssneeeese Miss May Davis Washington... uN. L. Black Monmouth, Ml....Mrs. Bernice Metlock Colfax............Mrs, Gertrude Broddus Minneapolis............Mrs, R. L, Buttner CliPtON .escsecceeseeeceeeeeneeeenen A. A, Bush Macon, MoOs.ecssssccsssssessersseeee LUCY Harrls Mason Citv............Mrs, Maud Brewton St. Paul, Minn.........Mrs. Hattie Hicks Scandia, Iowa....Mrs. J. M. Montague Rock Island, Il.....Mr. Earle Reynolds Davenport...............Mrs, D. J, Johnson Oskaloosa...........0+...--Mrs, Cora Moore Centerville....Miss Cora M. Crittenden Monmouth, IIL.....Miss Bernice Metlock St. Paul, Minn...........Mrs. Mattie Hicks Omaha, Neb............ Miss Murel Brown Ottumwa............Mrs. W. H, Thompson Moberly, Mo.......Miss Lee Etta Owens Dalton, Mo.. ...Prof. R. H. Payne Chillicothe, Mo...............V. E. Williams Sioux City...-... ....Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda.......... .......Mrs. G. N. Nowling Buxton, Iowa. Miss Gussie Mardis Cedar Rapids, Iowa....Mrs. C. Harrison Keokuk ............---Georgia Caldwell | EDITORIALS | ee ee DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. This city of Des Moines is fast be- coming the mecca for the colored visi- tors during this summer. Their long pilgrimage to this great city is to see and visit the great U. S. army select officers’ training camp for colored commissioned officers, the first of its kind ever held in this world and the first real opportunity for the Negro to demonstrate his ability and eff. ciency in military science, hence so many of our able and highly educated men have entered this school as ca- dets, hoping within the short time of three months to pass a sufficient ex. amination that is ordinarily required at the end of four years in West Point. Therefore the colored people are anxi ous to see these 1,250 students and to aid and encourage them than to set them in real action, We are glad t have these distinguished visitors t come here. We welcome you here an¢ while here call at the Bystander of. fice. WHAT OUR ARMY BOYS SAY ABOUT COL. YOUNG. Negro Colonel at Ft. Des Moines. Ft. Des Moines.—(Special.)—Col. Chas. Young, U. S. A., the only Negro who ever received a commission in the regular service above that of captain, dropped in upon the camp last Tues: day evening just at taps were being sounded and slipped incognito into bar- racks No. 2 to spend the night with some of the non-commissioned officers of the Tenth cavalry; who, had. served under him in the Philippines and on the Mexican border. THE word “soon spread throughout the camp and a de- tail of the cadets sought out their idol and forcibly carried him to the Y.M. C. A.‘tent and demanded a speech, which demand was responded to by a brief informal heart to heart talk, which was replete with fatherly ad- vice and words of praise for Col. Chas. C. Ballou, the commander of the camp. On Wednesday the colonel passed unconspicuously about the camp visit- ing with the cadets and took mid-day mess with Co, No. 5, where he was again forced to respond to the demand for a speech, in which he admonished the men that the only sure road to suc- cess was love to God, country and fel- lowman. He left Wednesday evening for Columbus, Ohio, to receive orders as to his further command. 8. Joe Brown. LIEUT. COL. YOUNG VISITS FORT DES MOINES. Fort Des Moines was honored with the presence of our greatest military leader, in the person of Lieut. Col. Chas. Young, who arrived on last evening (the 17th inst.) and spent Wednesday looking over the boys. He is just from Presidio, San Francisco, en route for Ohio to report to the gov- ernor for active service. As a result of examination he has been recommended for his next promo- tion, which is colonel. This no doubt he will receive next week. We are all proud of his achievement and are en- couraged very much to “do our bit.” The writer had the pleasure of mak- ing a snap-shot of him before he left. J. Hurlong Scott. GRAND ARMY DENOUNCES JIM CROWING OF NEGRO SOLDIERS. It will doubtless be a source of much gratification to the readers of the By- stander and especially to the men at the training camp to know that Crock- er Post of the Grand Army of the Re- public, composed entirely of white men, who are veterans of the civil war, has made a thorough investiga- tion’ of the recent case of discrimina- tion against two of the eadets from the training camp and as a result has drawn up and presented to the mayor and city council a “memorial” de- nouncing the management of the Em- press theater and demanding the with- drawal of all police protection from said place so long as such discrimina- tion continues. ‘The memorial is as follows: Hon. Mayor:and City Council of Des ‘Moines, Iowa: On Sunday evening, July 1, 1917, two colored United States soldiers in full uniform, located at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, made application to the Empress theater for tickets, which they bought and were admitted and took their seats on the second floor of said theater. Soon after taking their seats they were requested by the offi- cer of the theater to remove to an- other part of the house, to asection set apart for colored people. ‘These colored soldiers refusing to remove to said section, set apart for colored peo- ple, were arrested by the officer of the theater, the management of the theat- ex calling the city patrol wagon; these soldiers were under arrest, taken to city police headquarters. Capt. Miller, being on duty at the time, on investi- gation found that no information had been sworn out against these men, hence no warrant had issued and not even a verbal charge of the violation of any law or city ordinance, he imme- diately ordered the soldiers dis- charged. The arresting of these colored sol- diers was clearly an illegal act and being also under the circumstances very poor policy. The theater gave out and the men arrested were led to believe that they were so arrested and shamefully treated by the regular police depart- ment of the city of Des Moines. Iam very glad to be able to now report that this was not true in fact. One James Riddle, an employe of the Empress theater, under the guise, however, of authority from the city of Des Moines, was acting under a license from the safety department of the city of Des Moines, as Iam informed. This man Riddle, while at work, is decorated with a police star, cap and coat, with the intention no doubt to impress all that he was a regular policeman. Your police department, therefore, naturally would be credited with this semi-official’s unlawful acts and con- duct. Crocker Post, G. A. R., investigated this transaction and by resolution con- demned the treatment meted out to these colored soldiers and found their arrest was unlawful, and full credit for said unlawful acts was given to the city of Des Moines police depart- ment. Knowing that under no circum- stanes would the city of Des Moines allow any United States soldier, white or black, stationed in our midst to be even unfriendly treated, we now ask that this sentiment be made emphatic by the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all police power hereto- fore granted to the said James Riddle, employe of the Empress theater. This action on the part of the city we most respectfully ask. Tra W. Anderson, MACON, MO., NEWS. Mr. Leonard Broadus of Fayetta, Mo., is in the city, thegyest of Mr. T. Thompson. ‘The Vine Street and Broadway Bap- tist_ Sewing circle wil] meet Friday ‘with Mire. W. Brown, "°°" |” ‘Mrs. O. H. McElréy has‘ returned THE BYSTANDER ‘from @ trip to Dalton, Mo., where she attedled the teachers” examination, © Quite a number of out of town peo- ple are attending the teachers’ insti- tute, which convenes in our city. ‘A’ number of Maconites will attend the Ringling Bros. circus in Moberly. The U. B. F. and Sisters of the Mysterious Ten’s annual sermon was conducted Sunday at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church, Prof. Pettigrew of Huntsville, the grand secretary, being present, and deliv- ‘ered an excellent address. Rev. E. H. Buckner, a young theology student of Western college, also a member of the junior normal department, preached a boul-stirring sermon, which was en- joyed ky all. Rev. Buckner for a num- ber of years has been a young and faithful member of the U. B. lodge and his sermon was delivered with much force and vitality. Miss Berna Cooper has returned to her home, after a visit with her sister. The B. Y. P. U. of the Vine Street and Broadway church is progressing nicely with Prof. N. Pyrtle as presi- dent. Williams Invents a Machine. 1, Joseph Williams, of Perry, Iowa, Ao sciemnly believe that by the use of this newly discovered plan of mine there is not one machine of any form in the world that competes with this of mine. The purpose of the idea of mine is to stop all insects of all de- scription, which is a hindrance to farmers’ ptoduce, such as grass and weeds, boll weavers, cut worms, potato bugs, spiders, moles and al! other in- sects, ants ete. The idea is in my pos- session, and any one desiring to take a half interest in and to the whole and undivided idea, all they have to do is to bank all necessary money for pat- ent fees and general costs thereof, oro you can put the money in any bank to be turned over to me after the govern- ment deems the idea to be of good use, and if not of goud use your money is to be released in favor of you, and in this wey it will fit me wel! to turn my idea over to you, and at the same time I will give you all of the working points thereof. Joseph Williams, 813 Warford Street, Perry, Iowa. See me today. Delays are danzer- ous. This machine of mine is a fer- tilizer to land instead of death. The annual picnic of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school will be held on Thursday, August 2nd. All those who attended the Masonic grand lodge session have returned home. Major Culberson of Davenport visit- ed in Clinton. last week with his parents. Mrs. Hattie Henderson, who was quite ill last week, is very much im- proved. The rally committees are quite busy giving suppers, by which they hope to swell the fund. “Mir I. L. Brown and daughter of Marshalltown visited in Clinton last week, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hol- land Williams, en route to and from the Masonic grand lodge session at Davenport. Miss Minnie Thompson has returned to her home in Ottumwa, after a visit with relatives. She was accompanied by Vera and John Cason, who will visit indefinitely. Mr. Archie Carey of Louisville, Ky., was the guest of his nephew, Chas. Anthony, the past week. ‘The correspondent had occasion to call at the home of Mrs. Mary Rich- ardson one day last week and was agreeably surprised at the industry which she has established by way of a home laundry. The building which houses this enterprise was completed the latter part of May. The equip- ment is of the latest type, electrically controlled. Mrs. Richardson enjoys a good patronage, of which she is de- serving. A visit to this establishment is necessary that it may be appreci- ated. Miss Irene McGaw of Davenport was a week-end visitor at the home of Mr, and Mrs, A. A. Bush. Mr. Sam Hale of Davenport was a visitor in Clinton recently, a guest of Carl Culberson. The Sunday school board of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school met Monday night and perfected arrangements for the annual picnic at Eagle Point park on August 2nd. Says Big Eaters Get Kidney Trouble Toke a Glars of Cold Water, and Kidneco ( Flush iedneye 1 Back ucts, Omit All Meat From Diet If You Feel Rheu ee nee Bane Tne Amerisan men and women must guaed constants againat kidney trouiie, beesuse. we fa'ton tut and all ovr food ia rien Ory Moodie illed with urie-neldy Which the kid nove. strive to filter out, ther weaken trex evernork, ecome siusaish , tne ellmiantive th Sven clog apd the result’ ie Kidney trouble, Pshace “wealoneas anda. general Gesline in health, Win your kidneys feel like lumps of les your back Warts oF the urine is cloudy, full of Folimment or you are obliged to seek clief M0 celia dimes during the night i wo sotfer Sith’ ied headache or “dizzy, merveur_ stelle Ba stomachs or neve rbecmiatism’ when the esther is bad, get from sour drugest. about Une dozen Kidheco. tle: take one with 2 Glass of water before each ‘meal for ‘a fev ays and your kigney® will then act fine» This famous remedy’ is 'made from perfectly harm. feae ingredients and acta quickly and Fas been teed for generatiors. to flush and. stimulate clogged kidneys: to neutralize the acids in the Grine so it no longer is-a source of Irritation, thun ending bladder disorders. ‘Kidneco fa jurapensive? cannot fnjore, make nel mitake, a om kidneeo, Te belch svory heme, bessuse no ey {ake “by "baving ‘good idnty Bashing ats IOWA INVENTOR. CLINTON, IOWA. MISS PHYLLIS WATERS. ——$—$__—_ West Virginia Girl Wins Laurels In Schoolroom and on Athlet- ic Field—Leader at Ann Arbor High School Graduates With Honors From the University of Michigan. NES Ss a HS rs oe ere eo oe owe ee ' Ce rans Meee Ann Arbor, Mich—Again a daugh- ter of the race, in competition with ‘the best stock in the land, proves that “blood will tell.” Miss Phyllis Wheat- ley Waters, daughter of Colonel and Mrs, Phil Waters of Charleston, W. Va, graduated with high honors at the recent commencement of the Uul- versity of Michigan. In the school- room she mastered the arts and scl- ences as outlined in books, and in the “gym” and on the field she gave a no less satisfactory account of herself, testifying in a most positive fashion to the efficacy of the old adage about a “sound mind in a sound body.” Miss Waters made an exceptionally fine record in athletics, being the first colored girl in the history of the unt- versity to win a “letter” in athletics. She was for four years a star on the basketball team and an expert gym- mast and won many notable contests from “foemen worthy of her steel.” She also played for four years on the Ann Arbor high school basketball team prior to entering the University of Michigan and was elected captain in her senior year, an unprecedented distinction for a member of the race. Miss Waters inherits much of her physical and athletic prowess from her father, Colonel Phil Waters, who 1s known throughout West Virginia as one of the best all round baseball play- ors, wrestlers, ewimmers and boxers in his section of the country. He 1s a recognized authority on all varieties of sports, being a regular staff con- tributor to the Sporting Life, published at St. Louls. Colonel Waters {s also a prominent gure in the world of polltics and 1s invariably in evidence at the state and natfonal conventions of his party. Miss Waters will pursue advanced studies at Wellesley college, the noted Massachusetts school for girls, second to none in America. She possesses a charming personality and readily makes friends among all classes of people wherever her lot is cast. VETERAN EDITOR HONORED. William H. Steward Given LL. D. De- ‘nda tin dis Aloka Galleie, SPS Mine CI aula ane TE IOERS UTE Normal, Al2—A newspaper man fs sometimes treated to a taste of the Food things he hands out so prodigally to others. It is especially fitting to band out nosegays to journalists when they belong to that revered class of race builders of which William 1H. Steward is a conspiecous example. Mr. Steward fs the editor of the American Raptist, Louisville, Ky., where it has enjoyed a continuous existence since 1879, This makes Mr. Steward practl cally the dean of Journalism among us. The late Booker ‘f. Washington once styled Mr, Steward as the “race's great: est layman,” 4 penswith always with preachers. At the A. and M. college here Mr. Steward recently delivered the Found. ers’ day address, and, although the speaker medestly disclaimed all pre- tensions to being an orator, the speech Was pronounced by faculty, trustees and student body to have been one of the most practical, helpful and insptr- ing deliverances heard in the south- land:in many a day. ‘The authorities of the school united in a request to have Mr. Steward re- tum for the recent commencement ex. ercises, but business engagements made this impossible, Nevertheless in his absence the board of trustees and fac- ulty conferred upon him the honorary degree of doctor of laws, an unusual compliment. The degree of A. M. was conferred upon Mr. Stewavd some years ago. Prosperous Year For Georgia Masons. At the forty-seventh annual com- nrunieation of the Masonke grand lodge of Georgia, held the latter part of June at Augusta, Dr. B. R. Butler, grand master, was reelected for am other, year, ‘The reports showed an fricreage in membership, finance and new jocal lodges set up during the ‘years Now - The July Clearing This July Clearing Event offers Women, Misses and Chil. dren the opportunity to purchase their underwear for Summer and early Fall at saving of a quarter to a half and more. Garments worth $1.39 to 2.98 1S Petticoats hat were worurgzaa at Choice 5 Petticoa . 8 Petticoats that were worth $2.08 at 79 ¢ 42 Chemises that were worth $1.50 at 00 Ge 350 Chemises a Value at— 79c Worth $1 at— 69¢ Slipover —_ Style—round, They are made of soft Dutch or “V” neck; neatly muslin, trimmed _ with trimmed. dainty lace, and embroid- 59e and 69¢ eries. Chemises at— 49c| Women's 19. ‘There are several pretty Drawers at— ic lace and embroidery trim- Made of Bood auality rags med models; cut full. in; trimmed with tucks; $125 P regular and outstzes. 125 Petticoats | $1.49 and $1.69 at— 98c Petticoats at— 49c They are cut full, and Some are trimmed wit’ have deep flounces with embroideries, others with underlays; extra sizes are laces; extra sizes in the included. lot. 59¢ Gowns Petticoats a ons : 45c $1 Values at— 69c Sligover styles re pound Of muslin with embroid- neck; lace and embroid- ered flounces; some of ered trimmed styles. sateen; elastic waistbands, Petticoats Corset Covers 98¢ Values at— 49C) Were 29¢ and 500— 29c For children. They are Prettied with neat lace trimmed with dainty laces; - and embroidery; sizes to of good quality muslin. 44. 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CARTER'S LITTLE £2 fe LIVER PILLS correct CONSTIPATION. - Genuine N* See Aude Colorless or Pale Faces suauindivitaemamrsattcniewtent Carter's Iron Pills Ee FREE--REAL tite HUMAN sick pag-ittts FREE —_ — Son, — ar Enns ee ee a ca 3 mm CULILTWIRINT sneer re eee to-day enclosing order [or 80s semb oF BOv comb — MMe re | chown Insert resis tae, sous and ote Le ees Ses | oe a eee , [Pen “~— WO CRORED FF. BUNCAY 25 Ge. Wiliam 0, Row York wes pues} 2 =. ca oe Re ay Noe Ni eo ee . ‘.. . 7. fe & a Ba a eo d-7— of, rd has been received that Mr. C. Young has been quite sick for ast three days in Galva, Iowa, s, Harry Cox of Sedalia, Mo., is sng with Mr. and Mrs. Gus Wat- while Mr. Cox is in training at \es Moines. ss Mabel Spotts of Kansas City jan over Sunday guest of her aunt, Geo. C. Young. <3 Cornelia Beatty of 517 Penn fue underwent a’ serious operation is getting along as well as could pected, xt Sunday morning at 11 o'clock N. B, Murrell of the U. S. army ing camp will preach at Union regational church, Everybody ed, 1. T, L. Griffith of Topeka, Kans. erly of this city, will preach Sun- morning at Corinthian Baptist ch. Everybody is invited. irs. Clyde Workcuff left Tuesday ing for Butte, Mont., where she ‘spend the balance of the summer her parents. jr. and Mrs. Harry Hammitt of N. Union street will leave Satur- for Washington, D. C., Charlotte- , Va., and Chicago. They will re- the latter part of August. wv. Love, @ graduate of Howard versity, Who is now at Fort Des Ines training camp, will preach at Bethel A. M. E, church at 11 cs Sunday morning. The public vited. iss Katherine M. Johnson of New i: City, who has traveled and lec- .j for the N. A. A. C. P., was the st of Mrs. Geo. C. Young of this . Her brother, Mr. Jesse Johnson, Kansas City was also a guest, rs. Adam E. Patterson of Chi- Jo, the wife of one of the men who in the training camp at Ft. Des ines, and @ prominent lawyer, will ive in our city Saturday to stay ile at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ce Seen, ir. A. C. Fisher has just returned 1 Vermillion Lakes, Mian. un his home he stopped in St. Paul and ited Des Moines friends. He also ped in Kansas City, Mo., to visit relatives. fr. M. E. Whitlock of Springfield, , who has been visiting last week Jour city with tne view of locating ein his profession, mechanical rapautist, left for his home. he Home Maker's League will meet Jesday p. m., July 24th, with Mrs, D. Bowmer, 933 Thirteenth street. All nmittees will be expected to make ir reports, Members and friends requested to be present. iss Arisha Fields, one of the beau- | damsels of Keokuk, the daughter ‘Mr. and Mrs. Orange Fields, will ive in our city next Wednesday for jsit to our city, her first time here. e will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. hn L. Thompson, 1306 West Twen- pth street. Mrs. H. D. Williams, the wife of 1. H. D. Williams, our restaurant- eper on Third street, was called me several weeks ago to the bed- de of her sick father, who after she il reached home died on June 25th, rs, Williams returned home this eek, The Triple H. club will meet Tues- y p.m, at the home of Mrs. W. H. wry, 1068 Carpenter avenue, at hich time work under the auspices the committee on household eco- lomies for the supplies for Company k'.. 4 of the soldiers will be begun. Il members are requested to be resent and do their bit. Mrs, B, B, Baker of Centerville, 2 tora Center Phone Red. Street 1367 New Monarch Cafe Mrs. M. J, Bradford, Prop. SODA FOUNTAIN GOODS CIGARS and TOBACCO DES MOINES, - 10WA. Phones: } Rea Drakes08] Dr. W. H. Lowry DENTIST Office 757 W. 9th. Des Moines Thompson Hotel ‘Towa Towa, the grand worthy lecturer of Court of Calanthians, installed the of- ficers of Rebecca court, No. 3, and the Beautiful Light court on July 9th. While here she was the guest of Mrs. 'B. Carr. The Mary Church Terrill club met Monday evening with Mrs. Edith Starwthers on Jefferson avenue and a very interesting time was had. Ad- journed to meet next week with Mrs, Pearl Thompson on Fourteenth and Crocker streets. People passing by frequently mis- take the recreation of a song by the Wonderful New Edison for the actual voice of a person singing within. That never happens when a mere “talking machine” is being played. The differ- ence is too apparent. Write for cata- logue to Harger & Blish, 811 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa, The Marchiel Neal Art club met with Mrs. Bernice Wilkerson, 828 ‘Twelfth street. The election of offi- cers resulted as follows: Mrs. Bernice Wilkerson, president: Miss Davis, vice Hammitt. treasurer. The club ad- president; Miss Taylor, secretary; Mrs. Wiley, assistant secretary; Mrs. journed to meet with Miss Addie Wil- kerson, 824 Small street. The purpose of money is to add to human enjoyment of the best things in life—merely to hoard money makes a miser of that unfortunate person whom every one pities. Just a little money used in the purchase of an Edi- son instrument adds many times its cost in added enjoyment and enrich- ment of life. May we make a demon- stration of this wonderful instrament. Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, $11 Walnut street, Des Moines, Towa. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Lewis, who runs an auto express at Omaha, Neb., mo- tored over to our city this week to visit the army training camp a few days. His mother and sister, along with three small children, made the trip. They feport a delightful visit. They also visited the Baptist Sunday school piem: Thursday, returning Fri- day. A violin recreation on the New Edi- son sounds exactly jike the richest vio- lin—the cello in turn is heard with its full, rich lower tones. The talking machine makes a violin record sound like a Chinese fiddle, while it's impos, sible to distinguish the difference be- tween the violin and the cello on any talking machine. Hear the Edison then you'll know. Write for catalogue to Harger & Blish, 811 Walnat street, ‘Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. Helena Downey of Ottumwa, president of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, spent a few days in the city last week, being called here to deliver the welcome address on behalf of the women of the state be- fore the women's auxiliary of the Western Baptist convention. She was accompanied by her daughter, little Miss Helen Louise. While in the city Mrs. Downey was the guest of Mrs. S. Joe Brown, honorary president of the Towa Federation, and Mrs. J. H. Brown, ex-president of the women's auxilliary. Mr. J. E. Moreland, international secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of Wash- ington, D. C., spent sevreal days in our city at the army camp, the cuest of Secretary De Frantz. He called at the Bystander office. Rev. T. L. Griffith and family, ex- cept Malcom, of Topeka, Kans., are in our city visiting his sister, Mrs. James, at Highland Park, and other friends. ‘Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Jones, our popular restaurant man, served a fine dinner last Wednesday complimentary to them. He called at the Bystander office. RECEPTION FOR THE WIVES AND ARMY CADETS. The ladies of Union Congregational church have planned to keep their church open every Saturday afternvon and evening as a place of meeting: and reception to our soldiers, where they can come and feel at home, Litera tare and books will be there, also some ladies of the chureh in charge. In the evening a literary proxram will be given by the soldiers and citizens. Te opens Saturday, July 21. All sol- diers and wives and visitors are in- vited. Se | ma ypPSON HOTEL GUESTS. L. Ford, L. Allen, Oskaloosa, {Oi Mitchell F. Davis, Chicago, IIL; Harry Russell, Burlington, lowa; M. E. Whit- Jock, Springfield, Mo.j Robt. Harris, Greenfield, Towa; B. Il, Brown, Se- dalia, Mo.; Mrs. A. J. Nelson and Mr. ‘Emanuel Branham, Ft. Worth, Tex. a Wm. Johnson, Omaha; James E. Nichols, Independwick; 0. C. Adams, ‘Atlanta, Ga.; Robt. L. Douglass, At- Janta. Ga.; H. Gooch, Ottumwa, Towa; ‘Alfred Henderson, Detroit, Mich.; Dr. | Beshears, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; J. W. ‘Thompson, Iowa City, Iowa; 8. W. Wigley, Salina, Kans.; J, D. Lewis and family, Omaha, Neb.; U. A. Donovan and G. Watson, Dubuque, Iowa; B. H. Brown, W. C. Reed and wife, Musko- gee, Okla. __——______— OFFICERS’ WIVES TO MEET. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, supernitendent [of the department of social science of the National Association of Colored THE BYSTANDER =~" "°7 Women, and whose husband is in the training camp, takes this method of extending to the visiting wives of the husbands who are detained in the of- ficers’ training camp at Fort Des Moines a cordial invitation to be pres- ent at her home at 1058 Fifth street, Monday afternoon, July 23rd, at 3 o'clock for the purpose of becoming acquainted with each other and dis- cussing sucial problems and other sub- Jects that should properly come. be- fore such women, The hostesses of these ladies are also invited. The Thimble club was entertained at the home of Mrs. W. Berry on Fri- day, July 20th. The Garrison ciub surprised Mrs. Garrison by presenting her with an umbrella in hon:r of her birthday. Mr. J. Franklin of Galva spent Sun- day in the city, tne guest of Miss 1. Fletcher. Miss A. Johnson of Chicago is visit- ing in the city at the home of Mrs. S. Barber. Mr. E. Hubbard of Monmouth spent Sunday in the city, the guest of Miss F. Fletcher. Mr. R. Ashby and Marie Alleon were married Wednesday noon, July 11. They spent a few days in Burlington on their honeymoon. They will be at home to their many friends at 552 W. First street. Mr. A. Ashby spent Sunday in Mon- mouth, the guest of Miss R. Groff. Mr. A. Ashby entertained at his home Friday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs, R. Ashby The evening was spent in a social way and dancing. Out of town guest was Miss R. Groff of Monmouth. They departed at a late hour, voting Mr. Ashby a royal enter- tainer. Messrs. A. Reed and H, Crawford spent Sunday in Monmouth. Mr. and Mrs. G. Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. King, Mr. and Mrs. C. Topp, Mr. W. Easley, Mrs. B. Nelson, Mrs. C. Anderson and daughter, Beatrice, and N. Nelson motored to Davenport on Thursday to attend the banquet ani ball given by the Masons. lll report a grand time. Mrs. G. Alleon, Mrs. Griffen, V. All- con and F. Craig gave a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. Ashby on Saturday evening, July 14. The evening was spent in a social way and dancing. Many beautiful presents were received. All departed at a late hour, wishing the bride and groom many happy days. The funeral service of Theola Mitch- ell, I-year-old daughter of Mr. M. Mitchell, was held Friday afternoon at the A. M.E. church. Funeral ser- vices were in ebarge of Rev. J. H. Gar: rison. She left to mourn her death a father, four sisters, one brother, Mrs P. McGill of Fairield, Iowa, Mrs. I Rushing of Washington, Towa, Mrs Dabner of Fairfield and Miss E. Mitch- ell and Johnnie of this city and a host of relatives and friends. Mr. H. Wilder is reported very low at this writing. Anita Patti Brown, che race's most eminent coloratura soprano, will ap- pear at Allen Chapel on Monday, July 23. Mr. Carl McKinley, son of Dr McKinley, pastor of the Centra church, will preside at the piano a: accompanist. We are glad to see Mr. T. Pattor ae ecaini MARSHALLTOWN. IOWA. Onastel ta the Beatander,) The entertainment given by the young men in behalf of the Marshall- town Art club was a decided success. Messrs. Thomas Harris, D. N. Crosth- wait and Al. Walker need to be com- plimented over the affair. A wel prepared program was rendered, in which was demonstrated excellent talent. The music furnished by the colored Jazzo band of the city capti- vated the audience. After several courses were served, Mr. Al. Walker, who was master of ceremonies, called for toasts. Many responded. It was said that the affair eclipsed any in the history of Marshalltown. Rev. B. F. Abner and Mrs. Abner have returned from Des Moines, where they had been attending the Western Baptist convention. They report an interesting session. Mrs. Roman of Hiawatha, Kansas, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Jack Johnson. Monday evening a well dressed crowd was present at the opening of the cafe owned and operated by Mr Jack Johnson, We predict a great success for this enterprise, as it is raz on a first class basis and so neat and ‘clean. | ‘Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wolder, Mr. Geo. Suiter, Mr. I. L. Brown and his ‘daughter, Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wolder, Mr. Al. Walker, Mr. Calvir Wheeler and Mr. Grant Jackson have returned from Davenport, where the Masonic grand lodge has been ni ses: eon. Mrs. Frank Perkins and sister, Miss Mary Wallace, were Macon visitors Sunday. Mrs. Frank Perkins will be remembered in our city as Miss Bertha Wallace. Mrs. Perkins for the past months has been making her home in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The Vine Street and Broadway Bap tist Sewing circle met Friday last at the home of Mrs. Louis Carter. Prof. Craven will lecture Tuesday night at the M. E. church. Mrs, Arthur Bell and two children Miss Fay and Earnest, are visiting relatives in Des Moines, Iowa. Miss Ora Finey will leave soon for « GALESBURG. ILL. \IACON. MO.. NEWS. two weeks’ visit in St. Louis, Mo., and from there she will visit in Chicago. Are You One of Them? There are a great many people who would be very much benefited by tak- ing Chamberlain's Tablets for a weak or disordered stomach. Are you one of them? Mrs. M. R. Searl, Baldwins- ville, N. Y., relates her experience in the use of these tablets: “I had a bad spell with my stomach about six months ago, and was troubled for two or three weeks with gas and severe pains in the pit of my stomach, Our druggist advised me to take Chamber- lain's Tablets. I took a bottle home and the first dose relieved me wonder- fully, and I kept on taking them until I was cured.” These tablets do not relieve pain, but after the pain has been relieved may prevent its recur- rence. 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. Panl, Minn. ————— Bradford’s Barber Shop 225 W. 31d Sweet FIRSTCLASS WORK ser: BatHs: Bradford’s Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, Proo [A-LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal.1916 757 W oth St, DES MOINES, - — 10WA. REMEMBER , Lud Strothers’ Cafe 417 W. Third Street IMeals and Short Orders at all hours. Quick Service. We serve on the European style, L. G, Strothers, Proprietor Des Moines | FOR SALE On Easy Payments Several good lots in Lake Park and Highland Park. Also have some good houses for sale. Call The BYSTANDER Office Phone Wajnut 899 mo jqmmemmorn STYLE BOOK R --- HAIR--- To Colored Women Cw Bice i \S NG, Se iS Ray oer: CAM oe RE or das eS pean Be Seine ia Cay ee SF eS te aware SS UREN» POSTPAID 89¢ ‘Agents Wanted. ‘Address as follows: HUMANIA HAIR’ COMPANY. 151 BRAN HAIR COMPA: city Becomes Straight, Soft, Glossy, Long by Using HAIR DRESSING. NEW DISCOVERY NOT ATICKT OR GUM tei ta 0 bi ne tatty ion, tober Mai ae eae art?” mcetl ae ey ean Heke Siete aia eon a, tee eed iat sap tat dg ieee aa Pia ae or gag of atte Shon eed Brae Soe a 7 WEROLIN MEDIGINE CO., Atlanta, Ga. AGBNTS WANTED 3358.2" {Coming Events Cast Their Shadows for 1917 | The Knights of Pythias, July 26th, at Albia. The Court of Calanthe, July 26th, at Albia- The Knights of Tabor, August 7th, Des Moines. ‘TheDanghters of Tabernacle, August 7th, Des Moines. 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. owa-Nebraska State Baptist Association, August 28, Oskaloosa. eee ee ON FREE TRIAL—NO DEPOSIT You Can Hear NO EXPENSE —we will With the Acousticon— 4 car coorenation of yout iriends, send you a new Acousticon. imusic—every sound — just as you This is the small instrument ‘wed to, We guarantee tor you cam ( Se Re emecha roe that has positively enabled over Geet conting vga Feant nae i etne eas ee SO pri hw Wee serra GENERAL ACOUSTIC COMPANY, 1300 Candler Bldg, New York a Sudden pain srom | 2 overestrain” pv. Every Housewife or a 4 Mother is ever under ak Ped {) that Nervous Strain<———“J]_«@ i which so often results |___] nq in Headaches, Dizzy as . *. ar“ ‘ | Sensations, Faintness, eX.) any Depression and other / “ \3 is Nervous Disorders. URS Hy = Dr. Miles’ BADLY RUN. ead am wa wind barons apart NERVINE J ects 88 Pee ere ihe es aaa tg is Highly Recommended | Sougnt’s botue of br. Biles’ Nerv- ‘ Fer Sar neki Me alc, in Such Cases. | Sere" my slenetS nnd eye nice If FIRST BOTTLE FAILS TO cman att my fetende wi rave BE foam HONEY WEL | eee Seated Staal ew. CHURCH DIRECTORY. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts, G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a, m.—Preaching. 1 p. m—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. ¥. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Union Congregational Church Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. M. MeCraven, Supply Pastor. 11 a, m.—Morning worship. 12 m—Sunday school, Everybody weleome: St. Paul’s A. M. E. Chureh Second and Center Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1p. 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. PLU. 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. MAPLE 5ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p.m.—B, Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. CENTERVILLE NEWS. Sunday was a glorious day and ser- vices were well attended. Rev. M. Carrington preached two soul-stirring sermons both morning and evening. Rey. M. J. Burton will preach for us Wednesday night, July 18. The Mission Circle was entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs, J. W. Martin by Mrs. Thompkins and Mrs. Martin. Miss Gertrude Baker, who came t« make her home with her father, ha: | returned to Des Moines. | Mr. J. H. Woods has accepted a cal ‘wt Mesto: Iowa, 4 MON'BROSE, IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) Rev. G. W. Jackson had a company while in the city of Mx. and Mrs, Hol- lace Clark. Rom. 8, the righteousness justified faith. He preached a sold fair sermon to a full house. After the preaching there was baptizing. Names of those who were baptized on the 17th of June were Miss Lena Dawson, Miss Blanche Clark, Mr. Hertty Daw- son, Mr. Miles Dawson and Mr. Yan- zee Dawson, On thelith day of July hey baptized Mr. Lea Renza Dawson ind Mrs. Gertrude Alexander Mrs. Emma Anderson took dinner vith us Sunday from New Boston. __Mr. Henry Dawson is the secretary ‘of the Pleasant Grove Sunday school. Art Cleaners & Pressers Ladies ond Gentlemen Garments Cleaned and Pressed S018 MADE TO ORDER 1500 AND UP Repairing and Alterations of all Kinds WORK CALL FOR AND DELIVERED BY AUTO TRUCE R. Trivoti Mgr. Phone Walnut 1413 814 West Locust Street | Des Moines, - - Ta. To first class people only Apartments furnished or unfurnished AT REASONABLE RATES BY WEEK or MONTH CALL at 754W 9th St. Phone Walnut 3558 H. R. WRIGHT Prop. Des Moines, Towa. Arkansas Baptist College Graduating Class 1917 Photo by Kettering ```markdown ``` M. B. ```markdown ``` REV. T. L. GRIFFITH, D. D., FORMER IOWA DIVINE, SPEAKS. "In the great war the Negroes in the United States will be loyal to the government," said Dr. T. L. Griffith of Topeka, Kan., president of the Western Baptist convention, during the course of an address delivered at the Maple Street Baptist church, where the convention opened for a four day session. "It will be very unlikely that there will be any acts of disloyalty on their part. They will fight and die, hoping that the great American nation will see that there cannot be two systems or standards of justice in a civilization permeated by the high ideals of the Christian religion. The white and colored races in America stand upon that religion as common ground, and they must come to one standard of justice—to racial good will—to co-operation in the effort to help our common humanity. Other plans have been tried—they have resulted disastrously—the Christian law of love is best. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Williams and daughter of Buxton passed through Albia en route to Creston on Tuesday. Mrs. Oscar Roper and children have visited in Des Moines the past week. The Mite Missionary society was the guest to Misses Sadie and Jewett Lewis on Thursday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. These girls proved to be good entertainers. Talks on all the late topics of the war news, the late race riot in St. Louis was discussed and business, after which lunch was served. Mrs. Edward Butler entertained Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Thomas at dinner Sunday. Mrs. C. S. Washington entertained Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Dowden at dinner Sunday. A number of Buxton people were in Albia on Saturday evening, also an auto of them on Sunday afternoon. The Albia Knights of Pythias have made arrangements to entertain the twenty-first annual session of the grand lodge of K. of P., also grand Court of Calanthe of Iowa from July 24th to 26th. The famous Buxton band will furnish music. They have bills out which give details of the social and business program for the entire session. Many visitors and members expected. "These are days when the church of Jesus Christ is on trial. In His name wonderful things have been done. So great has been the moral renovation in the overthrow of the liquor traffic and in clean thinking upon great social and moral questions that it seems strange the world should be at war. Let us hope and pray that after this war is over the nations may come to see that the overcoming of evil by good is not only the divine way, but the way which shall produce the largest degree of national and racial good will. "We appreciate the splendid impression which the young men at Fort Des Moines are making upon this community. They have an excellent opportunity, and their presence here gives us an excellent opportunity to be of service to them and the race in attempting some form of Christian work to supplement that which is being done by the Young Men's Christian association." MONMOUTH, ILL. Mrs. Hattie Pruitt of Galesburg, Ill., spent Sabbath evening here with her sister-in-law, Mrs. G. T. Brown. Mr. George Farmer was taken quite ill Sabbath and was taken to Monmouth hospital. His condition is somewhat better at this writing. Rev. C. Lindell returned Monday from Des Moines, Iowa, where he attended the Western Baptist convention. Rev. Lindell succeeded in securing the convention for next year here at the Calvary Baptist church. The two stewardess boards of the A. M. E. church will give entertainments this week on Tuesday evening by the No. 2 board at the church basement and on Wednesday evening a lawn social by board No. 1 at the home of Mrs. Stockes. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bosher of Bushnell, Ill., motored over here Sabbath. Mrs. Dora Wallace, who went to Winchester, Ind., to make her home, has returned to Monmouth and will make this her home for some time. We do not understand why the corrections in last week were not printed in regard to the announcements printed recently of the marriage of Miss Minnie Tinnel to Mr. Herbert Birdett at New London, Mo. There was no marriage. Mr. Birdett visited at New London, while Miss Tinnel vis- THE BYSTANDE Arkansas Baptist College Graduating Class 1917 ited at Moberly, Mo., and returned home. WASHINGTON. IOWA, NOTES. Mose Hall visited Fort Madison a few days this week. Mrs. Celia Anne Morrison and Mrs. Belle Taylor will spend the week-end at the Henry Campbell home. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Gentry left last Saturday night for a two weeks' visit at their old home in Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are living in their home and looking after their interests during their absence. Mr. Cal Johnson of Cedar Rapids visited his aunt. Mrs. Eva Gwinn, and family a few days last week. A. G. Clark of Oskaloosa was in the city a short time last Friday on his way home from attending the Masonic grand lodge in Davenport. Mr. Clark reported that the interest was intense and the attendance of the best. Lewis Hill of Chicago visited with his family over last Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burkley are spending this week in Chicago, Ill., and Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Lewis Hill and Little Esther Hill spent a few days at the Henry Rhodes home in the country. SIOUX CITY, IOWA Sunday was quarterly meeting at Malone A. M. E. church. Rev. J. H. Ferribee, presiding elder of the Des Moines district, was in attendance. The Ladies' Aid and friends of Malone A. M. E. church presented to Mrs. E. R. Edwards on Sunday, July 15th, a purse of $12.80 for the valuable service she has rendered the church by training the children. Mrs. Foster of Chicago is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Toomey. Mr. M. Askew has returned from Davenport to Chicago, Ill., and Gary, Ind. Mrs. D. C. Gordon presided at a delightful dinner Wednesday, July 11th, complimentary to Mrs. Geo. Miner of Kansas City. Mrs. Fannie Lee of Indianapolis, Ind., was entertained at a lovely dinner Wednesday, July 11th, by her niece Mrs. Walter Williams, and Mrs. J. H. Shores. Flowers were used effectively in the table decorations. Mrs. T. H. Sturgis will preside as hostess at a pretty luncheon Tuesday, July 17th, in courtesy to Mrs. Geo. Miner, the house guest of Mrs. J. W. Norris. One of the attractive affairs of the season was the beautiful breakfast Sunday, July 15th, at which Mrs. J. H. Shores and her daughter, Miss Vester Walker, presided, complimentary to Mrs. Fannie Lee of Indianapolis, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams were among the guests. Mrs. Charles Murray has returned from Omaha, Neb. and Chicago. The lawn party that was to have been given by the Progressive club Thursday evening, July 12th, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Anthony, 617½ West Sixth street, will be Tuesday evening, July 17th. The Clean Sioux City Political club will give an emancipation picnic Friday, August 3rd, at Grabbe's park. The program will consist of speeches and sport events and a baseball game between the men of Malone A. M. E. church and Mt. Zion Baptist church. One of the most attractive affairs of the season was the informal reception Monday evening, July 6th, at which Mrs. J. W. Norris presided, in honor of her house guest, Mrs. Geo. Miner, of Kansas City, and Mr. W. B. Norris of Chicago. 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I am so grateful that I am very willing to recommend tonline publicly. Tonline is a purely vegetable preparation which goes to the seat of common malice—treatments of the mucous membranes, liver alliments and impurities of the blood—and quickly restores proper action. Tonline is being explained daily to many people at your drugstore. Notice: As tonline is a wonderful flesh builder it cannot be taken by any one not wishing to increase his weight ten pounds more. Allonou many reports are received from patients who have tonline in severe cases of stomach trouble and nervous dyspepsia, chronic constipation, etc. Send me by return mail n 106 box of mailbox no 106 to help pay postage and packing. Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. Now is the time to buy a bottle of this remedy so as to be prepared in case that any one of your family should have an attack of colic or diarrhoea during the summer months. It is worth a hundred times its cost when needed. 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