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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 30 TO CHARLES YOUNG, COLONEL U. S. ARMY. By William Nauns Ricks. Los Angeles California. Could I portray in words of grace, The service you have done your race; Could I but half such service do; Then I might pen a song to you. If I could cheer my spirit when, Like you, I was despised of men; If through all changes I could hold A faith like yours, so clear, so bold. If under pressure I could see Like you the path to Liberty; If I could hold my trust secure, And laugh and suffer and endure; The petty scorn, the daily slight,, And keep my feet in paths of right; Could calmly hold my hard won place; And bring a glory to my race— A glory whose unclouded sheen Before the world stands big and clean; Then I could feel my song was true, If I should pen a song to you. Compliments of Frank P. Henry, Oakland, Cal. As the old year has passed away, and another year enters, this vision above still presses upon me. The vision cut above this message I shall explain it as God sent it to me. The picture I drew to illustrate why God's power compelled me to press on. The man on this hill represents the U. S. This vision God gave to me two months before the U. S. went into this war. I sent this vision to a colored paper and $4.00, The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Whether it was printed or received with love or not that I never knew, as I have not received up to this date one line of writing from Mr. John Mitchell, editor of The Planet. When I was in Honolulu, while my husband was in Des Moines in training camp, I met Rev. H. A. Perry at the home of Sister Ellen Douglas, 1437 Buchanan street, and I asked him the whereabouts of the colored paper. He gave me the address on a piece of paper. I met Mrs. Emerald Mash, the stenographer of the Bystander, and she gave me church rates on the message, and I have always found the Bystander to be a home of the righteousness. This photo cut above cost this beloved $1.50 for studio work, $3.65 to get a cut. I paid it all from our home by making a sacrifice. I am still working for the uplift of our race through Jesus Christ as a saint of the most high God. I am working in no other light. When I was a small girl on Wednesday, June 10, 1896, I was with Jesus in a vision, in the vision he told me. Samaria if you keep my commandments all the days of your life, in days to come when there is no water to drink you shall give the thirsty water like Moses, and in the days of famine you shall feed the poor bread. When he sanctified me, glory be to his Holy Name. Your years this February 5th He gave me the 21st Chap. St. Luke told me, Go ye into the world and preach the gospel. Speak to the Ethiopians; tell them to unite. Organize a unity and charity bank and help each other. I have wrote and begged and talked and asked our race to please help this cause. My husband is not a saint. When God sanctified me he was a sinner, but glory he to God on January 7th, 1917, God spoke peace to his soul. We have our home meetings and he testifies. I believe he is doing all he can to live a true life; being a sinner so long he had many temptations to fight; being a man of quite a family and dearing his family to live on his salary, he did not have the free will offering of God in his heart as I had and so I have fought the battle unity and charity uphill and down hill, and still only $8.50 is in the treasury. I took all I DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1918. will. I can name every member, give their address in order to prove what I say, because it was my husband's money; have paid the money for Christ, my husband is willing to submit most anything over to me, but unity and charity, beloved almost caused a throw because God says, Press on, his will I must do. Beloved are you going to let the old ship sink, Unity and Charity. This photo above is the one on the cards, with the 21st chapter of St. Luke, 6 verses, worded and tune named, "Praise His Name," a photo cut of myself, sold at 50c each, to raise money by summer to erect a building Unity and Charity in Pacific Gorve, Cal., to help our race financially and spiritually. When I had a very nervous breakdown in Honolulu over this work, God brought me this vision above: On a very high hill stood a man who represented the U. S. and at one foot the word "War" was written; that foot he had on land, and he said when I step I step deep and it means death. So as you see him stepping over the foot that he steps over had the word death. Away at the foot of this hill was our race, widows and orphans, some sick, some lame and the voice of God spoke to me and said: "And who will help to care for these?" This is why I press on. I can hear my Savior calling the weary to rest. I can see in the spirit of truth the condition of many things. Allow me, beloved, to mention another vision to you. When I was 22 years old one night in April on Friday my mother and sisters went to attend the dear old class meeting. I loved to attend and I had to remain home. As I laid on my bed I heard the voice of a sinner singing as he passed in the street, Cheer up, honey, more bright days than one. I ran to hte window to see if I knew the man, as I was wishing to attend class meeting, but I could not, although it was a worldly song, but I took it through Christ Jesus and went to sleep at 4 o'clock. This is the vision God sent me. He told me to come out into the yard under a china berry tree, and he said, Samaria, look up to the east at the handwriting in the sky and read. So I looked and a hand was writing and as fast as the writing would appear it would disappear just as soon as I read. This was the writing I understood: Winds, rains, floods, fights, wars, bloody wars, and I said, Lord, Lord, and another handwriting appeared in another form and he, God I mean, this writing no man understands in the vision. I called my brother, G. F., and he rushed out of the house and saw the writing and groaned and disappeared. Last year April he was on his way. He went out in the yard to read his newspaper under a shade tree and was heard groaning in the yard. Such surprise, but when my sister reached him he had passed away. Is not this the land of repentence, and I thought I ask God, Lord, what does all this writing mean, and he said it means hereafter things are not going to get any better, but worse. As 21st chapter of St. Luke reads in latter part of 16th verse, and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. My heart is exceedingly sorrowful over the men who were put to death. Their vacancy at home can never be filled, but when Christ warns us, he says heaven and earth shall pass away, out my words shall not pass away. Are you weeping over the dead or are you also willing to help care for those they left behind. If so, unity with me through Christ Jesus and send 50c for a card. The names are as follows, who have paid in full for cards: Mr. John L. Thompson, 50c, editor Bystander. Mrs. Emerald Mash, 50c, stenographer Bystander. Mrs. J. J. Greed, colored grocer, 50c, Des Moines. Mr. Ed. Burdette, 50c, 802 S. E. 11th street, Des Moines. Mrs. B. O'Bannon, 50c, 1521 Walker street, Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson, Baker City, Mo., 50c. Mrs. Nancy J. Bruce, Dalton, Mo., 50c. Mr. Ullysses Lowe, Rockfield, Ky. $1.00, bfother of Capt. Lowe. Mrs. Alice Pettie, 417 Willow street, Pacific Grove, Cal., $1.00. Capt. Joseph S. Lowe, 50c. Mrs. Joseph S. Lowe, 50c. Miss Elise C. Lowe, 50c. Little Ilo Ilo Lowe 50c. Victoria M. Lowe, 50c. Master Hewaithio Lowe, 50c. Total, $8.50. Happy New Year from Mrs. Joseph S. Lowe, 566 Mills street, Chillicothe, Mrs. Mary Austin has returned to her home in Omaha, Neb., after spending the holidays with Mrs. J. Green. Mr. Noble Johnson has returned from Lexington, Neb., where he has spent a few months. Miss Mabel Harris, a student of Western college, has returned from spending the holidays with her brother in Carrolton, Mo. While spending the holidays Miss Harris gave an excellent musical recital in Dalton, Mo. Miss Harris is a charming young lady of the college, who is possessed of an excellent musical ability. Mrs. Fred Saunders of Omaha, Neb., will depart soon for her home in Omaha, Neb., after a pleasant visit with relatives. Mrs. Hannah Morrison is able to be up, after a spell of illness. Mr. Alfred Gordon is now in the city on business. Miss Kathryne Smith entertained at a dinner last week in honor of her birthday. The Dunbar recital which was given at the church by the students of Western college, under the direction of Mrs. I. E. Page, will be called to be given Thursday night. Mr. Arvel Garth and Tom Jackson, who are in training at Camp Funston, are expected home soon. Mr. Gordon Corhorn and Rev. Cash Bates, students of Western college, will arrive Sunday after spending the holidays at their homes. Mr. James Gordon of Anniston, Alabama, is expected to arrive today to be the guest of a certain young lady of our city. The remains of Mrs. Hannah Hubbard, who died at Colorado Springs, Colo., was brought to Macon on Saturday last for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins spent Tuesday in Quincy, Ill., on their way home to be the guest of Mrs. Hoskins' brother, Mr. J. B. Harris. Owing to the disagreeable weather only a few were able to attend the services Sunday. Mr. Alex Bradley, who has been frost bitten very seriously, is slowly improving. Miss Marie Brown of Minneapolis, Minn., will depart Sunday for her home, after a visit with friends. Miss Lucille Evans spent a few days in Callo, Mo., the guest of Berna Cooper. Miss Lula Haygood of Okmulgee, Okla., passed through Macon en route for Wilberforce, Ohio. Mr. William Haygood has returned to his home. Subscribe for the Bystander. FT. MADISON, IOWA. Miss Lucy King of this city entertained a number of friends at her home Sunday evening in honor of Miss Velma Woods and Miss Lucile Morrison, both of Des Moines, Iowa. The afternoon and evening were spent in a very musical way, which was enjoyed by all. After a very delicious luncheon was served the guests departed at an early hour, announcing an unusually grand time. BURLING..ON NOTES. (Special to Bystander.) Burlingtonians are not asleep at the switch, but the fact is Editor Thompson seemingly forgets us only on his collecting tour. We are as usual without an agent. Not believing in taxation without representation, I take the liberty of writing these notes to let you know Burlington is still on the map. With the passing of 1917 closed the most successful year in the history of the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. H. Belle came to our city fith such excellent reputation, through his high traits of manner, spiritual activities, he has steadily added to his laurels and may be justly deemed a distinguished representative of the race. He is ably assisted by his wife, Mrs. Manola Belle, who is one of the most brilliant women of our race. Mrs. Belle had the honor of addressing a very appreciative audience at the Y. W. C. A. in November. The Christian influence of these eminent leaders is felt throughout the community. One of our recent organizations is the Boy Scouts, troop 10. Rev. J. H. Belle, scout master. Mr. George King, assistant. The Stevens and Hale Concert company played a return engagement at Mt. Pleasant in November. The program rendered at the A. M. E. church Thanksgiving eve was a huge success. Mr. J. H. Dunn deserves much credit for his ability as manager. Owing to indisposition among the members the B. J. Progressive club postponed their entertainment for the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson motored to Ft. Madison last week. Ahey were accompanied by Madame Stevens and Hale. They were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Penn while in the city. Miss Bessie Early of Quincy, III. is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Julia Folks has returned from a very pleasant visit in Clinton, Iowa. A double surprise party was given when on December 9th the members of the Coloridge Taylor Glee club arrived at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Stevens to surprise her on her birthday. After being ushered in the hall by Miss Parker the door of the music room swung open and Madam Stevens, arrayed in party costume and holding a birthday cake with twenty-four candles, greeted her guest with the knowing smile. The double surprise was heartily received and a very delightful time enjoyed. Mrs. Elnora Gresham of Cedar Rapids was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Washington last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams entertained Christmas eve complimentary to the soldiers who were home on furlough from Camp Dodge. Mrs. L. Washington entertained with a six-course dinner on Christmas day. Music was furnished by Dr. J. E. Johnson, Leo Johnson and Odel Smith. A delightful time was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks entertained the soldiers home on furlough from Camp Dodge on Christmas eve. Madam Fanny Parker entertained with a dinner Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Rideout of S. Adams street entertained a company of friends at supper the 12th of December. Mr. Al Ackman was a recent visitor at Camp Dodge. Mr. Crawford has returned from Cam pDodge, having been exempted. He was too short in stature, but not in patriotism. Miss Mary Brooks was hostess of the Progressive club Monday. After the usual transaction of business a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Elsie Williams. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Manola Belle at the parsonage Monday next. The C. T. G. club gave adelightful surprise on Mrs. J. E. Johnson on the 12th, the event being her birthday. Mrs. Johnson was hte recipient of a beautiful birthday cake holding thirty-nine candles, the gift of Mrs. Fannie Parker. Vocal and instrumental music was the evening's diversions. Mrs. Chas. King visited in Louisiana during the holidays. Mr Geo. Tyler paid a brief visit at Camp Dodge last week. He brought home the soldier boys who were on furlough to spend the holidays. The trip was made in the large touring car of Mr. Aleck Moir. Mr. Chas. McGinnis is in the city for an indefinite stay. The funeral of Fred Woods, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Woods, was held at the Underkirchur chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock January 2nd. Rev. J. T. Belle officiated. Many friends were in attendance and extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Miss Thelma V. Smith of Keokuk, Iowa, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Lottie Nelson. Miss Jessie Parker was hostess to the A. I. club last week. Pearl, the oldest son of Mrs. Beatrice Johnson, passed away last week, after an illness of many months. The funeral services was held at the A .M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Belle. Pearl was an exemplary young man. His illness and death has been a sorrow to the community. Mrs. Johnson and family have the sympathy of all. Arthur Johnson of Camp Dodge was in attendance at his brother's funeral. Mr. Wm. Ashby was called to Canton to the bedside of his mother, who is quite ill. Mrs. Alice Dunn, who has been indisposed for some time, is slowly improving. Mrs. Mary Edwards, who has been ill, is able to be out again. Teaching Child to Read. A child is best taught to read in the natural method, by means of objects. His words or short sentences containing the same words repeated in different connection, are written on the blackboard, and he quickly learns to recognize these and to read at sight, first words in script, then in type. When he is made to copy the blackboard words at each lesson, he learns to read and write both at the same time. "Alma Mater." The phrase "alma mater," as applied to colleges and universities, is said to have originated in the University of Bonn, Germany. A statue of the Mother of Christ—the alma mater, or beloved mother, stands over the doorway of that famous seat of learning. From it the phrase received its origin. Conservation of Worry. "Does your husband worry about the grocery bill?" "No; he says there's no sense in both himself and the grocer worrying over the same bills." We will make this Holiday Combination offer for anyone sending us $2.00: Can get the Bystander for 1 year, also a copy of the new book, entitled "History and Views of the Fort Des Moines Officers' Training Camp," which gives a brief history of our colored commissioned officers in the U. S. This offer will last about thirty days, beginning December 15. So send in to this office at once. This is a good opportunity to get a useful and valuable book for one-half the regular price. BUXTON NEWS. We are mighty glad to see so many of the old citizens coming back and casting their lot with us again. For instance, Johnnie Nicholas of Gary, Ind., Doffus Cary of Detroit, Mich., Earnest Watson and John Jackson of Cedar Rapids. The reappearing of familiar faces such as these helps to bring back the old-time punch to Buxton. Mr. John Baker, the national organizer of the U. M. W. of A. after finishing a number of months of successful work through West Virginia, is home for an indefinite stay. The husbands of the ladies of the Industrial club highly entertained their wives by giving them a big dinner at the Y. M. C. A. on New Year's day. The men arranged the menu, hired the cooking done and then served the dinner. Mr. Hy Mease has announced his intentions of enlisting in the navy in a few days. We are pleased to announce that Madam C. J. Walker, the wealthy and noted hair culturist, is expected to appear in Buxton soon, to give her famous illustrated lecture, in which she has appeared in some of the largest cities of the states. We are preparing to have her program at the Y. M. C. A. The club women are sparing no pains toward making her coming a great event for the people of Buxton. Watch for the date. The Y. M. C. A. will have their annual election of officers this January. There are many good men on as candidates; therefore we see no reason why we should not have a good staff of officers to conduct the 1918 work. Secretary J. E. Mills has announced that the Y. is laying big plans for a father and son banquet for February. Mr. J. E. Mills, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., will attend the Ottumwa conference, which will convene January 18th. The Buxton Y. M. C. A. is urging upon every colored man, not only in Buxton, but in the state of Iowa, to start a bank account on February 3rd, which date the governor has set apart as national thrift day, so we say again for God's sake start an account, in some bank, if it is only 50 cents. We will break our necks trying to keep up with the white man in high living, swell dressing and expensive entertaining, together with a score of other trashy what nots so why not wake up and begin to imitate the white man in this great thrift movement? Miss Edyth Jones entertained a number of yuong ladies and gents at her beautiful home last Saturday Extraordinary A CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT ING BEES We will make this Holiday anyone sending us $2.00: 1 year, also a copy of the history and Views of the K Training Camp," which gives colored commissioned office will last about thirty days. So send in to this office at This is a good opportunity uable book for one-half the J. L. Thompson, ARTIFICIAL LIMBS Trusses, Apparatus for Elevated Feet, and Shortened Limbs, All kinds of Brace Work for Doformities. Crutches and Elastic Goods Phone Walnut 3521 312-314 West Seventh St. DES MOINES, IOWA The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents evening. The evening was spent with music and games and at a late hour a dainty five-course luncheon was served. It was probably the last evening the high school boys and girls spent together from their holiday vacation. Mrs. Minnie B. London has returned from a short visit in Des Moines. Mrs. Violet Mardis entertained the Ladies' Progressive club last Wednesday afternoon. A large number were present and after their general routine of business a dainty three-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Wm. Prentice entertained the Organ club last Friday afternoon at her home. This club is doing a wonderful work. The piano is all paid for and now their work for the new year will go toward other good missions for the church. I am going to urge upon the readers of the Bystander to turn over a new leaf to the new year and try to pay up their back dues more promptly than last year. Miss Mardis can be found at the M. M. Co. store ALBIA NEWS Mrs. Anna Tomlin has returned to Des Moines Wednesday. On New Year's day the Y. of P. lodge held open doors for their wives and friends at the K. of P. hall and a social in the evening. The Sewing Circle club gave a social at the home of Mrs. Delia Thomas on New Year's. The Miller family returned to their home in Hawkeye on Saturday. Two days of cold and snow in this town Saturday and Sunday. ESTHERVILLE. IOWA A number of neighbors and friends listened to a mock trial at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Robinson on December 31, just as the old year was tolled out by the bells and whistles. Refreshments were served. All reported a good time. January 10th there will be a fish supper given by the club at the home of Mrs. Jas. Robinson. Price 500, followed by a musical entertainment at 8 o'clock. Curl-I-Cure Treatment Straightane Curly or Kinky Hair Money Refunded if not Satisfactory Price $1.00 ADDRESS DIXIE COMPANY - Aurora, Ill. Day Xmas Gift MAT WILL BE OF LAST-BENEFIT. Sunday Combination offer for a new book, entitled "His- fort Des Moines Officers' gives a brief history of our officers in the U. S. This offer begins December 15. once. city to get a useful and valuable regular price. Des Moines, Ia. ```markdown ``` THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 30 M. TO CHARLES YOUNG, COLONEL U. S. ARMY. Could I but half such service do; Then I might pen a song to you. If I could cheer my spirit when, Like you, I was despised of men; If through all changes I could hold A faith like yours, so clear, so bold. If under pressure I could see Like you the path to Liberty; If I could hold my trust secure, And laugh and suffer and endure; The petty scorn, the daily slight, And keep my feet in paths of right; Could calmly hold my hard won place; And bring a glory to my race— A glory whose unclouded sheen Before the world stands big and clean: Then I could feel my song was true, If I should pen a song to you. Compliments of Frank P. Henry, Oakland, Cal. As the old year has passed away, and another year enters, this vision above still presses upon me. The vision cut above this message I shall explain it as God sent it to me. The picture I drew to illustrate why God's power compelled me to press on. The man on this hill represents the U. S. This vision God gave to me two months before the U. S. went into this war. I sent this vision to a colored paper and $4.00, The Richmond Planet, Richmond, Va. Whether it was printed or received with love or not that I never knew, as I have not received up to this date one line of writing from Mr. John Mitchell, editor of The Planet. When I was in Honolulu, while my husband was in Des Moines in training camp, I met Rev. H. A. Perry at the home of Sister Ellen Douglas, 1437 Buchanan street, and I asked him the whereabouts of the colored paper. He gave me the address on a piece of paper. I met Mrs. Emerald Mash, the stenographer of the Bystander, and she gave me church rates on the message, and I have always found the Bystander to be a home of the righteousness. This photo cut above cost this beloved $1.50 for studio work, $3.65 to get a cut. I paid it all from our home by making a sacrifice. I am still working for the uplift of our race through Jesus Christ as a saint of the most high God. I am working in no other light. When I was a small girl on Wednesday, June 10, 1896, I was with Jesus in a vision, in the vison he told me. Samaria if you keep my commandments all the days of your life, in days to come when there is no water to drink you shall give the thirsty water like Moses, and in the days of famine you shall feed the poor bread. When he sanctified me, glory be to his Holy Name. Four years this February 5th He gave me the 21st Chap. St. Luke told me, Go ye into the world and preach the gospel. Speak to the Ethiopians; tell them to unite. Organize a unity and charity bank and help each other. I have wrote and begged and talked and asked our race to please help this cause. My husband is not a saint. When God sanctified me he was a sinner, but glory be to God on January 7th, 1917, God spoke peace to his soul. We have our home meetings and he testifies. I believe he is doing all he can to live a true life; being a sinner so long he had many temptations to fight; being a man of quite a family and desiring his family to live on his salary, he did not have the free will offering of God in his heart as I had and so I have fought the battle unity and charity uphill and down hill, and still only $8.50 is in the treasury. I took all I DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 1918. will. I can name every member, give their address in order to prove what I say, because it was my husband's money; have paid the money for Christ, my husband is willing to submit most anything over to me, but unity and charity, beloved almost caused a throw because God says, Press on, his will I must do. Beloved are you going to let the old ship sink, Unity and Charity. This photo above is the one on the cards, with the 21st chapter of St. Luke, 6 verses, worded and tune named, "Praise His Name," a photo cut of myself, sold at 50c each, to raise money by summer to erect a building Unity and Charity in Pacific Gorve, Cal., to help our race financially and spiritually. When I had a very nervous breakdown in Honolulu over this work, God brought me this vision above: On a very high hill stood a man who represented the U. S. and at one foot the word "War" was written; that foot he had on land, and he said when I step I step deep and it means death. So as you see him stepping over the foot that he steps over had the word death. Away at the foot of this hill was our race, widows and orphans, some sick, some lame and the voice of God spoke to me and said: "And who will help to care for these?" This is why I press on. I can hear my Savior calling the weary to rest. I can see in the spirit of truth the condition of many things. Allow me, beloved, to mention another vision to you. When I was 22 years old one night in April on Friday my mother and sisters went to attend the dear old class meeting. I loved to attend and I had to remain home. As I laid on my bed I heard the voice of a sinner singing as he passed in the street, Cheer up, honey, more bright days than one. I ran to hte window to see if I knew the man, as I was wishing to attend class meeting, but I could not, although it was a worldly song, but I took it through Christ Jesus and went to sleep at 4 o'clock. This is the vision God sent me. He told me to come out into the yard under a china berry tree, and he said; Samaria, look up to the east at the handwriting in the sky and read. So I looked and a hand was writing and as fast as the writing would appear it would disappear just as soon as I read. This was the writing I understood: Winds, rains, floods, fights, wars, bloody wars, and I said, Lord, Lord, and another handwriting appeared in another form and he, God I mean, this writing no man understands in the vision. I called my brother, G. F., and he rushed out of the house and saw the writing and groaned and disappeared. Last year April he was on his way. He went out in the yard to read his newspaper under a shade tree and was heard groaning in the yard. Such surprise, but when my sister reached him he had passed away. Is not this the land of repentence, and I thought I ask God, Lord, what does all this writing mean, and he said it means hereafter things are not going to get any better, but worse. As 21st chapter of St. Luke reads in latter part of 16th verse, and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. My heart is exceedingly sorrowful over the men who were put to death. Their vacancy at home can never be filled, but when Christ warns us, he says heaven and earth shall pass away, out my words shall not pass away. Are you weeping over the dead or are you also willing to help care for those they left behind. If so, unity with me through Christ Jesus and send 50c for a card. The names are as follows, who have paid in full for cards: Mr. John L. Thompson, 50c, editor Bystander. Mrs. Emerald Mash, 50c, stenographer Bystander. Mrs. J. J. Greed, colored grocer, 50c, Des Moines. Mr. Ed. Burdette, 50c, 802 S. E. 11th. street. Des Moines. Mrs. B. O'Bannon, 50c, 1521 Walker street, Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson, Baker City, Mo., 50c. Mrs. Nancy J. Bruce, Dalton, Mo., 50c. Mr. Ulysses Lowe, Rockfield, Ky, $1.00, brother of Capt. Lowe. Mrs. Alice Pettie, 417 Willow street, Pacifica Grove, Cal., $1.00. Master Hewaitha Lowe, 50c. Total, $8.50. Happy New Year from Mrs. Joseph S. Lowe, 566 Mills street, Chillicothe, MACON, MO, NEWS. Mrs. Andrew Hoskins and husband have returned to their home in Rock Island, Ill., after a pleasant visit with relatives. Mrs. Mary Austin has returned to her home in Omaha, Neb., after spending the holidays with Mrs. J. Green Mr. Noble Johnson has returned from Lexington, Neb., where he has spent a few months. Miss Mabel Harris, a student of Western college, has returned from spending the holidays with her brother in Carrolton, Mo. While spending the holidays Miss Harris gave an excellent musical recital in Dalton, Mo. Miss Harris is a charming young lady of the college, who is possessed of an excellent musical ability. Mrs. Fred Saunders of Omaha, Neb., will depart soon for her home in Omaha, Neb., after a pleasant visit with relatives. Mrs. Hannah Morrison is abl., to be up, after a spell of illness. Mr. Alfred Gordon is now in the city on business. Miss Kathryne Smith entertained at a dinner last week in honor of her birthday. The Dunbar recital which was given at the church by the students of Western college, under the direction of Mrs. I. E. Page, will be called to be given Thursday night. Mr. Arvel Garth and Tom Jackson, who are in training at Camp Funston, are expected home soon. Mr. Gordon Corhorn and Rev. Cash Bates, students of Western college, will arrive Sunday after spending the holidays at their homes. Mr. James Gordon of Anniston, Alabama, is expected to arrive today to be the guest of a certain young lady of our city. The remains of Mrs. Hannah Hubbard, who died at Colorado Springs, Colo., was brought to Macon on Saturday last for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins spent Tuesday in Quincy, Ill., on their way home to be the guest of Mrs. Hoskins' brother, Mr. J. B. Harris. Owing to the disagreeable weather only a few were able to attend the services Sunday. Mr. Alex Bradley, who has been frost bitten very seriously, is slowly improving. Miss Marie Brown of Minneapolis, Minn., will depart Sunday for her home, after a visit with friends. Miss Lucille Evans spent a few days in Callo, Mo., the guest of Berna Cooper. Miss Lula Haygood of Okmulgee, Okla., passed through Macon en route for Wilberforce, Ohio. Mr. William Haygood has returned to his home. Subscribe for the Bystander. FT. MADISON, IOWA. Miss Lucy King of this city entertained a number of friends at her home Sunday evening in honor of Miss Velma Woods and Miss Lucile Morrison, both of Des Moines, Iowa. The afternoon and evening were spent in a very musical way, which was enjoyed by all. After a very delicious luncheon was served the guests departed at an early hour, announcing an unusually grand time. BURLING..ON NOTES. (Special to Bystander.) Burlingtonians are not asleep at the switch, but the fact is Editor Thompson seemingly forgets us only on his collecting tour. We are as usual without an agent. Not believing in taxation without representation, I take the liberty of writing these notes to let you know Burlington is still on the map. With the passing of 1917 closed the most successful year in the history of the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. H. Belle came to our city fith such excellent reputation, through his high traits of manner, spiritual activities, he has steadily added to his laurels and may be justly deemed a distinguished representative of the race. He is ably assisted by his wife, Mrs. Manola Belle, who is one of the most brilliant women of our race. Mrs. Belle had the honor of addressing a very appreciative audience at the Y. W. C. A. in November. The Christian influence of these eminent leaders is felt throughout the community. One of our recent organizations is the Boy Scouts, troop 10. Rev. J. H. Belle, scout master. Mr. George King, assistant. The Stevens and Hale Concert company played a return engagement at Mt. Pleasant in November. The program rendered at the A. M. E. church Thanksgiving eve was a huge success. Mr. J. H. Dunn deserves much credit for his ability as manager. Owing to indisposition among the members the B. J. Progressive club postponed their entertainment for the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson motored to Ft. Madison last week. Ahey were accompanied by Madame Stevens and Hale. They were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. B. R. Penn while in the city. Miss Bessie Early of Quincy, Ill., is visiting friends in the city. A double surprise party was given when on December 9th the members of the Coloridge Taylor Glee club arrived at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Stevens to surprise her on her birthday. After being ushered in the hall by Miss Parker the door of the music room swung open and Madam Stevens, arrayed in party costume and holding a birthday cake with twenty-four candles, greeted her guest with the knowing smile. The double surprise was heartily received and a very delightful time enjoyed. Mrs. Elnora Gresham of Cedar Rapids was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Washington last week. Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams entertained Christmas eve complimentary to the soldiers who were home on furlough from Camp Dodge. Mrs. L. Washington entertained with a six-course dinner on Christmas day. Music was furnished by Dr. J. E. Johnson, Leo Johnson and Odel Smith. A delightful time was enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks entertained the soldiers home on furlough from Camp Dodge on Christmas eve. Madam Fanny Parker entertained with a dinner Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Rideout of S. Adams street entertained a company of friends at supper the 12th of Decembre. Mr. Al Ackman was a recent visitor at Camp Dodge. Mr. Crawford has returned from Cam pDodge, having been exempted. He was too short in stature, but not in patriotism. Miss Mary Brooks was hostess of the Progressive club Monday. After the usual transaction of business a dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, assisted by Elsie Williams. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Manola Belle at the parsonage Monday next. The C. T. G. club gave adelightful surprise on Mrs. J. E. Johnson on the 12th, the event being her birthday. Mrs. Johnson was hte recipient of a beautiful birthday cake holding thirty-nine candles, the gift of Mrs. Fannie Parker. Vocal and instrumental music was the evening's diversions. Mrs. Chas. King visited in Louisiana during the holidays. Mr Geo. Tyler paid a brief visit at Camp Dodge last week. He brought home the soldier boys who were on furlough to spend the holidays. The trip was made in the large touring car of Mr. Aleck Moir. Mr. Chas. McGinnis is in the city for an indefinite stay. The funeral of Fred Woods, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Woods, was held at the Underkirchur chapel on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock January 2nd. Rev. J. T. Belle officiated. Many friends were in attendance and extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. Miss Thelma V. Smith of Keokuk, Iowa, is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Lottie Nelson. Miss Jessie Parker was hostess to the A. I. club last week. Pearl, the oldest son of Mrs. Beatrice Johnson, passed away last week, after an illness of many months. The funeral services was held at the A.M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. H. Belle. Pearl was an exemplary young man. His illness and death has been a sorrow to the community. Mrs. Johnson and family have the sympathy of all. Arthur Johnson of Camp Dodge was in attendance at his brother's funeral. Mr. Wm. Ashby was called to Canton to the bedside of his mother, who is quite ill. Mrs. Alice Dunn, who has been indisposed for some time, is slowly improving. Mrs. Mary Edwards, who has been ill, is able to be out again. Teaching Child so Read. A child is best taught to read in the natural method, by means of objects. His words or short sentences containing the same words repeated in different connection, are written on the blackboard, and he quickly learns to recognize these and to read at sight, first words in script, then in type. When he is made to copy the blackboard words at each lesson, he learns to read and write both at the same time. "Alma Mater." The phrase "alma mater," as applied to colleges and universities, is said to have originated in the University of Bonn, Germany. A statue of the Mother of Christ—the alma mater, or beloved mother, stands over the doorway of that famous seat of learning. From it the phrase received its origin. Conservation of Worry. "Does your husband worry about the grocery bill?" "No; he says there's no sense in both himself and the grocer worrying over the same bills." We will make this Holiday Combination offer for anyone sending us $2.00: Can get the Bystander for 1 year, also a copy of the new book, entitled "History and Views of the Fort Des Moines Officers' Training Camp," which gives a brief history of our colored commissioned officers in the U. S. This offer will last about thirty days, beginning December 15. So send in to this office at once. This is a good opportunity to get a useful and valuable book for one-half the regular price. BUXTON NEWS. We are mighty glad to see so many of the old citizens coming back and casting their lot with us again. For instance, Johnnie Nicholas of Gary, Ind., Doffus Cary of Detroit, Mich., Earnest Watson and John Jackson of Cedar Rapids. The reappearing of familiar faces such as these helps to bring back the old-time punch to Buxton. Mr. John Baker, the national organizer of the U. M. W. of A. after finishing a number of months of successful work through West Virginia, is home for an indefinite stay. The husbands of the ladies of the Industrial club highly entertained their wives by giving them a big dinner at the Y. M. C. A. on New Year's day. The men arranged the menu, hired the cooking done and then served the dinner. Mr. Hy Mease has announced his intentions of enlisting in the navy in a few days. We are pleased to announce that Madam C. J. Walker, the wealthy and noted hair culturist, is expected to appear in Buxton soon, to give her famous illustrated lecture, in which she has appeared in some of the largest cities of the states. We are preparing to have her program at the Y. M. C. A. The club women are sparing no pains toward making her coming a great event for the people of Buxton. Watch for the date. The Y. M. C. A. will have their annual election of officers this January. There are many good men on as candidates; therefore we see no reason why we should not have a good staff of officers to conduct the 1918 work. Secretary J. E. Mills has announced that the Y. is laying big plans for a father and son banquet for February. Mr. J. E. Mills, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A., will attend the Ottumwa conference, which will convene January 18th. The Buxton Y. M. C. A. is urging upon every colored man, not only in Buxton, but in the state of Iowa, to start a bank account on February 3rd, which date the governor has set apart as national thrift day, so we say again for God's sake start an account in some bank, if it is only 50 cents. We will break our necks trying to keep up with the white man in high living, swell dressing and expensive entertaining, together with a score of other trashy what nots so why not wake up and begin to imitate the white man in this great thrift movement? Miss Edyth Jones entertained a number of yuong ladies and gents at her beautiful home last Saturday Extraordinary A CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT ING BEES We will make this Holiday anyone sending us $2.00: On 1 year, also a copy of the history and Views of the F Training Camp," which gives colored commissioned offices will last about thirty days. So send in to this office at one. This is a good opportunity uable book for one-half the J. L. Thompson, Northern Artificial ARTIFICIAL LIMBS Trusses, Apparatus for Elevated Feet, and Shortened Limbs, All kinds of Brace Work for Doformities. Crutches and Elastic Goods Phone Walnut 3521 312-314 West Seventh St. DES MOINES. IOWA The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents evening. The evening was spent with music and games and at a late hour a dainty five-course luncheon was served. It was probably the last evening the high school boys and girls spent together from their holiday vacation. Mrs. Minnie B. London has returned from a short visit in Des Moines. Mrs. Violet Mardis entertained the Ladies' Progressive club last Wednesday afternoon. A large number were present and after their general routine of business a dainty three-course luncheon was served. Mrs. Wm. Prentice entertained the Organ club last Friday afternoon at her home. This club is doing a wonderful work. The piano is all paid for and now their work for the new year will go toward other good missions for the church. I am going to urge upon the readers of the Bystander to turn over a new leaf with the new year and try to pay up their back dues more promptly than last year. Miss Mardis can be found at the M. M. Co. store ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Anna Tomlin has returned to Des Moines Wednesday. On New Year's day the Y. of P. lodge held open doors for their wives and friends at the K. of P. hall and a social in the evening. The Sewing Circle club gave a social at the home of Mrs. Delia Thomas on New Year's. The Miller family returned to their home in Hawkeye on Saturday. Two days of cold and snow in this town Saturday and Sunday. ESTHERVILLE. IOWA. A number of neighbors and friends listened to a mock trial at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Robinson on December 31, just as the old year was toled out by the bells and whistles. Refreshments were served. All reported a good time. January 10th there will be a fish supper given by the club at the home of Mrs. Jas. Robinson. Price 50c, followed by a musical entertainment at 8 o'clock. BYSTANDER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alnut 899. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... .75 Three months ..... .50 Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. Send money by postoffice order money order, express or draft, to The Bystander Company. 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C. A. purposes. Twenty-six thousand dollars of this amount has already been paid in by colored people on their pledge of $50,000. This includes a $5,000 subscription by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone and a $1,000 subscription by F. L. Williams, principal of the summer high school, both of which have been paid in full. Two other subscriptions of $1,000 were made by W. C. Gordon, the undertaker and laundryman, and Dr. W. L. Perry, pastor of Antioch Baptist church, both of whom have made substantial payments of their subscriptions. Over 1,400 persons have paid in full their pledges to this fund for the new Y. M. C. A. David D. Jones, for three years international secretary among students, has been secretary of the Pine street department Y. M. C. A. since the new movement began in 1915. AFRICAN SOLDIERS ARE CLEAN AND VAILANT FIGHTERS. French Front, Nov. 5.—Two hundred and sixty-four personal citations for bravery have been won by the Negro soldiers of a single Somali battalion since it landed in France in June, 1916. Of these citations, 190 vicinity of the Aisne and the remainder in the neighborhood of Verwere gained in the fierce battles in the dun. The Somalis, many of whom were very independent in character and recruited in British Somali land, are finding the discipline of an organized army very severe. Their French officers, however, are accustomed to deal with these freedom-loving tribesmen and by appealing to their pride of race and their self-respect obtain their devoted obedience—Exchange. TWO NEGRO GENERALS FOUR NEGRO COLONELS Paris, France, Dec. 2.—France's treatment of her colored soldiers is much fairer and just and undiscriminatory than the United States' treatment of her black legions that there is no comparison. In the French army today there are two colored generals, four colonels and one hundred and fifty captains, and lieutenants too numerous to mention. Thi sis a much better showing than is made by the United States, which country has not even an officer as high as a colonel in the regular army, although the United States' population numbers more than ten millions of black folks. There is absolutely no color line over here in dear old France. Here merit alone limits a man's possibilities and opportunities.—Detroit Leader. JAMES EDGAR GREGG Principal-elect of Hampton. "The new principal, Mr. Gregg, brings to his task the moral courage which made General Armstrong daring and the spiritual serenity which made Doctor Frissell wise. The friends of the school look with renewed confidence and hope to the beginning of Hampton's second half-century of national service under the leadership of a man so well equipped as Mr. Gregg." Trained For Leadership. James Edgar Gregg, principal-elect of Hampton Institute, was born in Hartford, Conn., on November 24, 1875. He is the son of James Bartlett and Mary (Needham) Gregg. After attending Cutler Academy in Colorado Springs, he entered Harvard college and received his A. B. degree in 1897. While at Harvard, Mr. Gregg won admission to the scholarship fraternity of Phi Beta Kappa; was class-day Odist. prepared a dissertation for the college commencement; held important scholarships for two years (1894-95 and 1896-97); and won the Sargent prize for a "Metrical Version from Horace." For three years after graduation he was an instructor at St. George's school, Newport, R. I. In 1901 he received his master of arts degree from Harvard. After spending one year in the Harvard Divinity school, Mr. Gregg entered the Yale Divinity school and, after two years, took his Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1903. Work As a Pastor. In July, 1903, Mr. Gregg was called to be the minister of Pilgrim Memorial church (Congregationalist) in Pittsfield, Mass., and remained there until 1909, when he was installed in the Kirk Street church, Lowell, Mass. Mr. Gregg has intelligence, culture, sympathy and understanding—four attributes the true teacher, to be successful, must possess. OFFICERS' WIVES ORGANIZE. Spouses of Negro Officers at Camp Form Association. Will Co-operate in Benefit Affairs for Soldiers. $^{1}$ Fifteen wives of Negro officers who are stationed at Camp Dodge met recently at the residence of Mrs. S. L. Birt and organized themselves into a club to be known as the Officers' Wives' association of the Three Hundred Sixty-sixth infantry, national army. The following weer elected officers: Mrs. G. S. Norman of Atlanta, Ga., president; Mrs. M. E. Everett of Dallas, Tex., vice president; Mrs. F. S. Blocker of Atlanta, Ga., secretary; Mrs. C. W. Allen of Iowa Falls, Iowa, assistant secretary; Mrs. W. H. Clark of Huntsville, Ala., treasurer, and Mrs. J. W. Bundrant of Minneapolis, Minn., musical director. The purpose of the organization is to bring together all the wives of Negro officers now stationed at Camp Dodge, or who in the future may go there, for active co-operation in matters of benefit to the officers and soldiers at the camp and for helpful influence in the community. Another meeting will be held Friday afternoon of this week with Mrs. Bundrant at 1045 Thirteenth street, at which time it is hoped to have present every woman eligible to membership in this organization. MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA. Miss Ruth Brown returned home Sunday from Clinton, Iowa, after spending the holidays at the home of Mrs. Holland Williams. Mrs. Sadie Warn and children, Mark and Helen, spent Xmas in Cedar Rapids, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Luthek Lowrey. Mia Nesia Walker end at Des Moines, the guest of her cousin, Mr. Herbert Wright. Mr. DavidCrosthawe spent Xmas at the home of his parents at Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wolder spent New Year's in Toledo, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simms. Mr. Cal Brown of Des Moines spent New Year's in the city, the guest of his father, Mr. I. L. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Jackson entertained a few friends at dinner Xmas. Mr. and Mrs. H. Flippnigs entertained New Year's. The Eureka lodge entertained the lodge members and wives and friends at a reception last Thursday. A pleasant evening was spent and a fine program was given. The Marshalltown Art club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Grace Humphrey. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Grace Humphrey; vice president, Mrs. Hardenia Gilmore; secretary, Mrs. Edna Flippings; treasurer, Mrs. Tena Abner.- After the club adjourned, refreshments weer served by the hostess. The club will meet next week with Mrs. Gertrude Raglin. 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The choir will give a musical concert at Camp Dodge on Sunday at 2 p. m. It will leave the church in a body for the camp. During the past week the following members did not forget the pastor's house: Sisters Mary Woods, Scott and Jeffries. All the ladies of the church are asked to meet the Corinthian Aid circle and the Mission circle every Friday afternoon. These departments are doing great work at present. Mrs. Helton, president of the Aid; Mrs. Stanton, president of the circle. Two boards were organized in the church by the pastor Sunday, the deaconess board and mothers' board. Two names were omitted by mistake but will be placed on the deaconess board. They were Sister Bettie White and Sister J. E. Roberts. The pastor will speak Sunday a. m. from the subject, "The Temptations of Jesus." Everybody should hear this discourse. At the close the ordinance of baptism will be administered. Lieut. Wm. Johnson and wife entertained at dinner last Sunday for Capts. Hurd and Hart and Miss Susie Lee. All the pastors of the colored churches in the city are asked to meet in the office of the Bystander on Tuesday, January 15th, at 12 o'clock. The Charity League and Central club will meet at the Protection Home, 1065 Park street, Monday p. m., January 14th, from 3:30 to 4:30. Mrs. Robt. Miles entertained at dinner Sunday for Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Lieut. and Mrs. W. M. Thompson. The board of directors for the Protection Home will meet at the home Friday, January 25th, at 2 o'clock. The Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday, January 17th, with Mrs. Anna Allen, 1215 Park street. The Coleman club will meet Wednesday, January 15th, at the home of Mrs. J. Taylor, 1108 Second street. All members are asked to be present by 2:30. The Triple "H" club will meet at the home of Mrs. L. A. Avery on Tuesday p. m. at 3 o'clock. All members please be present, as it will be election of officers. After spending six months with her daughter, Mrs. Wade H. McCree, Mrs. Harper left for her home in Boston on Thursday p. m. Mrs. Harper made many friends while in our city, who will greatly miss her. The Altar Guild of St. Paul's A. M. E. church met Thursday, January 3, at the home of Mrs. R. Robinson, 853 Sixth avenue. After a short business session the hostess served a dainty luncheon. The Mothers' Council of St. Paul's A. M. E. Sunday school will meet Sunday, January 20th, at 3 o'clock at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. All mothers are invited. An interesting program will be rendered. On last Thursday, January 3rd, the H. B. S. club met at the Protection Home, at which time Mrs. F. W. Love, wife of Capt. Love of the 366th infantry, Camp Dodge, gave an address in the form of a travelogue, which was very interesting. The Mary Church Terrell club met last Friday evening with Mrs. Stella Hyde. After a very interesting meeting, club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Coleen Jones, at which time election of officers for the next six months will be elected. All members are urged to be present. Mrs. L. J. Shelton, who is counted among our best caterresses, has opened a first class cafe on the second floor of the Army club, located at Ninth and Mulberry streets. Mrs. Shelton's home cooked meals need no introduction to the public and knowing what they are, the public will no doubt flock to her and help her make the cafe a success. The Sunday school board met on January 10th, the pastor presiding. Mattie Warricks was elected secretary. The following officers were elected: Superintendent, C. B. Woods; assistant superintendent, J. L. Ed- assistant secretary, M. Humburd; treasurer, Mattie Warricks; organist, Vivian Warricks. chorister, Sophia Nichols; librarian, Bert Parker; assistant, Sam Birt. We invite our many friends to Bethel church, 1526 Filmore street, on Sunday, January 13th, at 8 p. m. to hear Chaplain Newman, 366th infantry. This is a rare treat and everyone should hear him. Also Rev. Perry and his members wish to thank the many friends who contributed in the last rally which resulted in removing the second mortgage from their property, leaving only about $1,200 to be paid on the first mortgage. This is what they have accomplished in two years and seven months. Our motto is: "Deal on the square." CARD OF THANKS. Mrs. Anna Allen wishes to thank the many friends for the kindnesses tendered her and her family, especially for the many floral offerings during the passing of her daughter, Mrs. Beulah Williamson. NOTICE. The ladies of the Booker T. Washington Center will meet with Mrs. R. N. Hyde on Tuesday evening, January 15th. All ladies who desire to knit for the soldiers are requested to be present. On last Tuesday afternoon the Progressive Art club met with the Dramatic Art club at the Protection Home on Park street. They presented the home a donation of $5.00 realized from the sales of a bazaar during the holidays. On Thursday, January 10, they met at the home of Mrs. Frank Brent. President, Mrs. Frank Johnson; secretary, Mrs. Frank Brent; and club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Chas. Smith, 1320 Park street, on Thursday, January 17th. PARK STREET ARMY "Y." Quite a number of men from Camp Dodge, as well as residents of the city, attended the first religious service at the Park Street Army Y. M. C. A. at West Tenth and Park streets last Sunday and enjoyed the address of Lieut. W. H. Clarke of the supply company of the 366th infantry, which was both instructive and inspiring. On next Sunday at 4 p. m. the meeting will be addressed by Rev. Wm. McCleoud, private in Co. M of the 366th infantry. All men from Camp Dodge as well as those in the city are cordially invited to attend these meetings. During her visit to the two Kansas Cities last week, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the Frederick Douglass Memorial committee of the National Association of Colored Women, delivered addresses in the interest of this movement before the Inter-State Literary association at Kansas City, Kan., and also before a general mass meeting of the club women of the two cities in Kansas City, Mo., arranged and presided over by Mrs. Myrtle Foster Cook, chairman of the program committee of the National Association of Colored Women, both of which gatherings made pledges of substantial contributions to the memorial fund in the near future. Upon mention of her interest in the Negro soldiers at Camp Dodge, she also received from Prof. N. Clark Smith a copy of his latest musical composition, entitled "Make Good," and annual subscriptions to the "Kansas City Son," and the "Topeka Plaindealer," the compliments of the editors, Nelson Crews and Nick Chiles respectively, all of which will be sent to the reading room of the Army Y. M. C. A. building at Camp Dodge. OFFICERS' WIVES ORGANIZE. Camp Dodge, Jan. 1918. More than a dozen of the wives of the colored officers who are stationed at Camp Dodge met Friday afternoon, January 4th, at the residence of Mrs. S. L. Birt, and organized the officers' wives association, of the 366th infantry. The association elected the following officers: Mrs. G. S. Norman, of Atlanta, Ga., president; Mrs. S. L. Everett, of Dallas, Texas, vice president; Mrs. I. S. Blocher, of Atlanta, Ga., secretary; Mrs. C. W. Allen, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, assistant secretary; Mrs. W. H. Clark of Huntsville, Ala., treasurer; Mrs. J. W. Bundrant, of Minneapolis, Minn., musical director. The plan of these ladies is to prove their worth in the community as well as their husbands are proving theirs. All officers' wives are expected to attend the next meeting, which will be held Friday afternoon, January 11th, with Mrs. J. W. Bundrant at Mrs. Tomlin's residence, 1045 Thirteenth street. Our city collector will start out next week upon his annual city sub- S. O. McCLURG N. F. DICK W. B. WALKER Polk Co. Insurance Agency INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS 413 Central Phone Life Bldg. Walnut 2080 scribers delinquent collection. Please be prepared to pay up on the first call. Don't put him off. Look for and pay for your paper now when we call. THIRTY YEARS' WAR PLAGUES Sweeping Away of Lives Was Frightful, Combatants Themselves Being Mawn Down. In the famous Thirty Years' war, it is estimated, the population of central and western Europe was reduced from thirty millions to less than fifteen millions, and yet during the whole of that time there were only forty important battles fought, and their total death casualties did not reach half a million. All the rest of the frightful sweeping away of life was from plague and famine, which not only followed in the wake of the armies, but mowed down the combatants themselves. Nor was the deadly work of these fierce partners of war—the terrible triple alliance of the prayer book, plague, pestilence and famine—confined to the civil populations. They played equal havoc in the ranks of the armies themselves. Even as recently as the days of Gustavus Adolphus that great captain is said to have broken up his winter quarters and begun his summer campaign nearly two months earlier than he had intended, because at the rate at which his soldiers were dying from disease in their huts and barracks he would soon have had no army left to campaign with. Kicked Himself to Freedom. Prisoners of war have had many thrilling adventures in their attempts to escape across the German frontier, but it would be hard to find a more remarkable story than the following, told in a Dutch paper: Four British escaped prisoners of war, one Frenchman and seven Russians arrived at Oldenza, besides two German deserters. An amusing incident took place in the case of one of the Russians. He was seized by the German sentry when in the act of crossing the frontier, and in the course of the ensuing struggle threw himself on the ground. He fell half way on Dutch and half way on German territory. The Dutch sentry came to his rescue and tried to pull him across by the shoulders. The German pulled at the other end. When the Russian found that the Dutchman was helping him he started kicking with all his might, with the happy result that he was safely pulled onto Dutch territory. Sausage Makers' Repartee. An old story which is being received nowadays concerns two rival sausage makers. They lived on opposite sides of a certain street in London, and one day one of them placed over his shop the legend, "We sell sausages to the gentry and nobility of the country." The next day, over the way, appeared the sign, "We sell sausages to the gentry and nobility of the whole country." Not to be outdone, the rival put what he evidently regarded as a final statement, namely: "We sell sausages to the king." Next day there appeared over the door of the first sausage maker the simple expression of loyalty, "God save the king." Plow Evolved Slowly. The plow evolved slowly from a crude instrument of wood into the steel tool of today. In many parts of the world even today a very primitive form of wooden plow is still in use. HOW TO REDUCE. High Cost of Living During These War Times—What Every Woman Can Do. Look over your old clothes. You can never appreciate how much you can brighten and freshen up your wardrobe until you use Dy-O-La-Dye. Take some of your discarded blouses and dresses, dye them with some of the sixteen different colors of Dy-O-La, change the trimmings a bit and you will be astonished at the result. Dy-O-La is the modern dye made by skilled chemists who have removed all the difficulty from home dyeing in order that you may get perfect results. Old style dyes require a separate dye for each kind of goods. That makes trouble (as you probably know), for if you get a package for the wrong kind of material the goods are spoiled. You can't make such a mistake with Dy-O-La Dye. Take some garment that you have grown tired of or that you desire to color the fashionable shade of the moment, look over Dy-O-La Dye color chart at your nearest druggist or storekeeper select the one that pleases, and follow the printed directions. They will look as if they had just come from the dressmaker. And remember—the colors will be just as fast and durable as they are beautiful. They won't rub off or bleach out. Buy it of your nearest druggist or storekeeper, but if they have not the color you want we will send it to you on receipt of ten cents and at the same time include direction book and color chart. Dy-O-La Dye is made in Black Blue, Navy Blue, Brown, Seal Brown, Light Green, Dark Green, Scarlet Yellow, Orange, Cardinal Red, Pink Purple, Dark Wine, Old Gold, Turkey Red, and from these sixteen colors a great variety of other shades and colors can be made. WITH OUR CHURCHES MAPLE E. ST. 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. 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. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Union Congregational Church Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. M. McGraven, Supply Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12 m.—Sunday school. Everybody welcome. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church Second and Center Rev. S. L. Lirt, 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. Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor. 511 S. E. Fourth street. 10 a. m.—Sunday school. 11:30 a. m.—Preaching. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Asbury M. E. Church 777 Eleventh St. Rev. W. 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They may be selon-Colored packages and our father Miss Jessie Bailey of Peoria spent a few days with her cousin, Miss Mary Brown. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith of Burlington are visiting here with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Cipper. Frank Orsborn and Walter Hubbard returned to Camp Dodge, Des Moines, after five days' visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hubbard. Miss Viola Merriel of Zion City is expected here for a visit with her parents. Mrs. Bernice Metlock entertained a few friends New Year's eve. Out of town guests were her cousin, Miss Jessie Bailey of Peoria, Mr. Walter Hubbard and B. F. Orsborn of Camp Dodge, Iowa. Mrs. Ella Farmer returned home from Chicago, after several weeks' visit with relatives. Mrs. Whitfield gave a lecture at the Calvary Baptist church Monday evening, after which watch meeting services were held. Master Edgar Bellinger returned to Chicago, after spending Xmas with his mother, Mrs. J. A. Viney. At the St. James A. M. E. church New Year's eve a patriotic drill was given before the New Year watch meeting. DAVENPORT ITEMS. (Last Week.) Rev. H. R. Waters attended quarterly meeting in Clinton and reports a very good meeting. The New Guinea ON SIMP father THE BYSTANDE& Upon taking up the important structures of the body, we find from an embryological point of view that the skin or epidermis is first in origin. What is the skin? The skin is an outer covering of the body. It is composed of two distinct parts, the epidermis and dermis. The epidermis, under the microscope, is seen to be composed of five microscopic layers, while the dermis of true skin is made up of two distinct microscopic layers. The coloring matter of the skin, known as pigment, does not lie in the true skin but in the Malpighian layer of the epidermis. The color of the human skin has always held an important place among ethnologists. This we will enlarge upon later. Among the uses of the skin are, firstly, it protects the delicate structures beneath from exposure and irritation. secondly, it regulates the temperature of the body; thirdly, it acts as a respiratory organ, and, fourthly, it acts as a tactile and sensory organ. The skin manufactures some of the most important members of the body. From it we get the eyes, the smelling areas of the rose, the hair nails teeth and also the brain and nervous system. From it the fish gets its scales, the lower anmals their hoofs and coats of fur, the fowls their claws and feathers. Therefore the skin occupies a very important position in the economy of all organisms. Without it the clothes we wear would become unbearable and even the kindly touch of our loved ones would be unwelcome. The skin in its normal condition is busily engaged in assisting a large number of the organs of the body in doing their work. It helps the lungs to breathe, the kidneys to purify the blood, the heart in the distribution of the blood through all parts of the body. Since the skin occupies such a valuable place in our economy, it is very essential that we strive to keep it in a healthy state, by washing, bathing, rubbing and kneading it. In other words, keep it clean. "Cleanliness is akin to godliness, therefore soap must be the means of grace." It has been said that man lost his hairy coat so that he might be the better able to wash himself and therefore keep himself clean. Judging by the odor of some people we have not all lost our hairy coat. Some animals bathe themselves by licking their bodies, some by rubbing and others by taking an occasional swim. The habit of taking dry baths is not to be encouraged. We mean by this that some people through haste do not wash their bodies as well as they should with good soap and plenty of water, but they use talcum dusting powder and other perfumery to take the place of good bathing. Embedded in the meshes of the flesh just beneath the skin are millions of natural oil wells which have their openings through the skin. These minute openings are called pores. Large quantities of perspiration, oily substances and poisonous material are being excreted through these openings daily. So it can be readily seen organization of young people, sent a large number of baskets of groceries to the needy on Christmas eve. Mr. Grant Hart, who has been sick for about a year, passed away last Sunday. He leaves a wife and a number of relatives. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, of which he was a member. Rev. C. R. Waters and Rev. F. K. Nicholson officiating. Naomi chapter, No. 1, O. E. S., held their annual election of officers with the following result: Mrs. Nona Cain, W. M.; L. M. Brown, W. P.; Hattie South, A. M.; Pearl Howard, secretary; Jennine Johnson, treasurer; Clara Shepard, conductress. Flora Walker, A. C. After the election the officers weer installed by the retiring W. P. D. S. Johnson. The T. L. O., in keeping with their work of recent years, sent dinners to all aged, sick or lonely that they could find on Christmas day. The Living Water club of Bethel A. M. E. church are preparing for a splendid entertainment Friday evening, January 4th, that being their first public entertainment since their organization. The U. B. F. lodge and S. M. T. temple wish to thank the for a contribution of $16.25 for the Leroy Bundy fund on the occasion of their program last Sunday aftrenoon at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. E. Cain entertained about twenty of her friends at breakfast on Christmas morning. Mr. Chas. Wilkerson and Mrs. Clara Shepard spent Christmas in Marshalltown visiting old friends. Mr. Lewis Henry visited in Muscatine on New Year's day. Mrs. Fay Majors is on the sick list, having been confined to her room several days. If I Send You this Suit made to your measure, in the latest style, would you be willing to keep and wear it, show it to your friends and let them see our beautiful samples and dashing new styles? ```markdown ``` Could you use $5.00 a day for a little spare time? Perhaps I can offer you a stady job. I you will write a letter to a postal at once and say, "Sensitively your special after." I will send you samples and styles to pick from and my surprising liberal offer. I will send L. E. ASHER, President Banner Tailoring Co. Dept. 833 Chicago, Ill. In Rome the cat gave the first evidence of predatory instincts and his value as a mice destroyer. Agathicus, whose pet partridge had been killed and eaten by a cat, denounces him as one of the devouring dogs of Actaeon. Pliny and Palladius praise him for his destruction of mice and rats, while Caesar's soldiers carried the faces of cats emblazoned on their banners. HOW TO KEEP WELL. L. Alvin Jefferson M. D. that thorough washing of the skin is absolutely necessary to keep it clean and healthy. A healthy skin is to be more desired than a silken garment. IOWA CITY, IOWA. Miss Zelma Broadus of Indianola, Iowa, spent the holidays with her mother, Mrs. W. M. Broadus, of Iowa City, who is manager of Chas. Albert's up-to-date rooming house at 914 South Dubuque street. The Xmas and New Year's dinner was served in the large new dining room, which seats about twenty people. The decorations were red and green. The out of town guests were Mrs. Davis and son, Van, of California, Miss Zelma Broadus of Indianola and Mr. Willey of Virginia. CLINTON, IOWA. (Last Week.) Fred Slater, a student at the State university at Iowa City, is spending his holiday vacation in Clinton. Mrs. J. B. Easley of Racine, Wis., is a guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Robinson. Quarterly meeting for the first quarter was held Sunday, December 23d. Presiding Elder McCracken was present. Rev. C. R. Waters of Davenport delivered a most interesting sermon in the afternoon. Taken as a whole the meetings were the best in some time from a financial standpoint particularly. The chorus choir was the recipient of many compliments for the eservice rendered at the services. Xmas was appropriately celebrated in Clinton. At the A. M. E. church on Monday evening the exercises of the Sunday school were given, consisting of music and recitations, followed with the distribution of presents from a beautiful tree. M. O Culberson was a guest Xmas at the home of Major Culberson, Jr, in Davenport. Rev. and Mrs. Williams were well remembered by some of their congregation with two baskets well filled with provisions at the Xmas tree exercises, for which they are very grateful. Sunday will be trustee day. In the evening the choir expects to render a program. Miss Ruth Brown of Marshalltown is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Williams. Messrs. Scott Robinson, Chas. Thompson, A. A. Bush, M. O. Culberson, J. T. Culberson, Cassius Clay and Holland Williams have been chosen as stewards for the ensuing year of Bethel A. M. E. church. (This Week.) Owing to the severe storm that raged all day Sunday services were postponed at the A. M. E. church. Fred Slater left this week for Iowa City to resume his studies at the State university, after the holiday vacation. The sad news reached Clinton Saturday that Roy Porter, a brother of Wesley Porter, of this city, had met death under a train at Galesburg. His brother left immediately to take charge of the remains. At the annual church meeting held on Friday evening, January 4th, of Bethel A. M. E. church, J. T. Culberson, M. O. Culberson, Chas. I. Thompson, A. A. Bush and Cassius Clay were elected trustees At a meeting of the board Monday night A. A. Bush was elected secretary and M. O. Culberson treasurer. At a meeting of the members of the Second Baptist church held on Friday evening, January 4th, the pastor, Rev. F. J. Nott, tendered his resignation as pastor. He expects to assume the duties in the near future of a state missionary of the Iowa-Nebraska Baptist association. His friends wish him God-speed in his new work. It is evident some of our subscribers did not make new resolutions for the new year, as they are still on the delinquent list as subscribers. Roscoe Johnson of Gravity is visiting in Clinton, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Carl Culberson. OSKALOOSA. IOWA. The Allen Mite Missionary society meets Thursday at the home of Mrs. Simpson Mitchell. A very interesting lesson, John, 1st chapter. Mr. Albert Washington returned Sunday evening from Chicago, where he was visiting friends and attending to personal affairs. Mrs. M. Kimbrough, who has been confined to his home most of the winter, is getting along nicely. The Kntiting club meets Thursday at the home of Mrs. Eugene Russell. The last meeting was in Evans at the home of Mrs. G. Oliphant. Revival meetings are being carried on at the Second Baptist church, Rev. O. A. Smith presiding. Miss Irene Mitchell is suffering with a bad cold. PARIS. MO. This will let the many readers know how we are getting along in Paris. We had a very nice Christmas tree on the 24th and also union service on Christmas morning. Had quite a number of presents on the Christmas tree. The pastor received a nice overcoat on the Christmas tree, given to him by the members of the Second Baptist church. Mr. Roy Porter was buried here today. His funeral was preached at the A. M. E. church by their pastor, Rev. Medders. Mrs. Shirley Bell and Mrs. Mildred Ray are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vaughn. Miss Lucinda Butler came home last week from Hunnewell, Mo. 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Mrs. Nancy Rapling of Fort Dodge, Iowa, is visiting here with her father, Mr. Simms, who is quite poorly, also her sister-in-law, Mrs. Etta Simms, who has been quite ill, but tnow is much improved. Ray Early returned to Camp Dodge, after a few days' visit with his father Miss Jessie Bailey of Peoria spent a few days with her cousin, Miss Mary Brown. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith of Burlington are visiting here with Mr. and Mrs. Bud Cipper. Frank Orsborn and Walter Hubbard returned to Camp Dodge, Des Moines, after five days' visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hubbard. Miss Viola Merriel ofg Zion City is expected here for a visit with her parents. Mrs. Bernice Metlock entertained a few friends New Year's eve. Out of town guests were her cousin, Miss Jessie Bailey of Peoria, Mr. Walter Hubbard and B. F. Orsborn of Camp Dodge, Iowa. Mrs. Ella Farmer returned home from Chicago, after several weeks' visit with relatives. Mrs. Whitfield gave a lecture at the Calvary Baptist church Monday evening, after which watch meeting services were held. Master Edgar Bellinger returned to Chicago, after spending Xmas with his mother, Mrs. J. A. Viney. At the St. James A. M. E. church New Year's eve a patriotic drill was given before the New Year watch meeting. DAVENPORT ITEMS. (Last Week.) Rev. H. R. Waters attended quarterly meeting in Clinton and reports a very good meeting. The New Century Lyceum, an or- THE BYSTANDEC Upon taking up the important structures of the body, we find from an embryological point of view that the skin or epidermis is first in origin. What is the skin? The skin is an outer covering of the body. It is composed of two distinct parts, the epidermis and dermis. The epidermis, under the microscope, is seen to be composed of five microscopic layers, while the dermis of true skin is made up of two distinct microscopic layers. The coloring matter of the skin, known as pigment, does not lie in the true skin but in the Malpighian layer of the epidermis. The color of the human skin has always held an important place among ethnologists. This we will enlarge upon later. Among the uses of the skin are, firstly, it protects the delicate structures beneath from exposure and irritation. secondly, it regulates the temperature of the body; thirdly, it acts as a respiratory organ, and, fourthly, it acts as a tactile and sensory organ. The skin manufactures some of the most important members of the body. From it we get the eyes, the smelling areas of the rose, the hair nails teeth and also the brain and nervous system. From it the fish gets its scales, the lower annials their hoofs and coats of fur, the fowls their claws and feathers. Therefore the skin occupies a very important position in the economy of all organisms. Without it the clothes we wear would become unbearable and even the kindly touch of our loved ones would be unwelcome. The skin in its normal condition is busily engaged in assisting a large number of the organs of the body in doing their work. It helps the lungs to breathe, the kidneys to purify the blood, the heart in the distribution of the blood through all parts of the body. Since the skin occupies such a valuable place in our economy, it is very essential that we strive to keep it in a healthy state, by washing, bathing, rubbing and kneading it. In other words, keep it clean. "Cleanliness is akin to godliness, therefore soap must be the means of grace." It has been said that man lost his hairy coat so that he might be the better able to wash himself and therefore keep himself clean. Judging by the odor of some people we have not all lost our hairy coat. Some animals bathe themselves by licking their bodies, some by rubbing and others by taking an occasional swim. The habit of taking dry baths is not to be encouraged. We mean by this that some people through haste do not wash their bodies as well as they should with good soap and plenty of water, but they use talcum dusting powder and other perfumery to take the place of good bathing. Embedded in the meshes of the flesh just beneath the skin are millions of natural oil wells which have their openings through the skin. These minute openings are called pores. Large quantities of perspiration, oily substances and poisonous material are being excreted through these openings daily. So it can be readily seen organization of young people, sent a large number of baskets of groceries to the needy on Christmas eve. Mr. Grant Hart, who has been sick for about a year, passed away last Sunday. He leaves a wife and a number of relatives. Funeral services were held at the A. M. E. church, of which he was a member. Rev. C. R. Waters and Rev. F. K. Nicholson officiating. Naomi chapter, No. 1, O. E. S., held their annual election of officers with the following result: Mrs. Nona Cain, W. M.; L. M. Brown, W. P.; Hattie South, A. M.; Pearl Howard, secretary; Jennine Johnson, treasurer; Clara Shepard, conductress. Flora Walker, A. C. After the election the officers were installed by the retiring W. P. D. S. Johnson. The T. L. O., in keeping with their work of recent years, sent dinners to all aged, sick or lonely tha they could find on Christmas day. The Living Water club of Bethel A. M. E. church are preparing for a splendid entertainment Friday evening, January 4th, that being their first public entertainment since their organization. The U. B. F. lodge and S. M. T. temple wish to thank the for a contribution of $16.25 for the Leroy Bundy fund on the occasion of their program last Sunday aftrenoon at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. E. Cain entertained about twenty of her friends at breakfast on Christmas morning. Mr. Chas. Wilkerson and Mrs. Clara Shepard spent Christmas in Marshalltown visiting old friends. Mr. Lewis Henry visited in Musca- tine on New Year's day. Mrs. Fay Majors is on the sick list, having been confined to her room se- veral days. If I Send You this Suit made to your measure, in the latest style, would you be willing to keep and wear it, show it to your friends and let them see our beautiful sam- ples and dashing new styles? ```markdown ``` Could you use $5.00 a day for a little spare time? Perhaps I can offer you a steady job. If you will write me a letter or a postal at once and say: "Send my you name, your job, your sample and styles back from and my surprising liberal offer." Address: L. E. ASHER, President Banner Tailoring Co. Dept. 883 Chicago, Ill. Cat's Standing in Rome. In Rome the cat gave the first evidence of predatory instincts and his value as a mice destroyer. Agathicus, whose pet partridge had been killed and eaten by a cat, denounces him as one of the devouring dogs of Actaeon. Pliny and Palladius praise him for his destruction of mice and rats, while Caesar's soldiers carried the faces of cats emblazoned on their banners. HOW TO KEEP WELL. L Alvin Jefferson M. D. that thorough washing of the skin is absolutely necessary to keep it clean and healthy. A healthy skin is to be more desired than a silken garment. IOWA CITY, IOWA. Miss Zelma Broadus of Indianola, Iowa, spent the holidays with her mother, Mrs. W. M. Broadus, of Iowa City, who is manager of Chas. Albert's up-to-date rooming house at 914 South Dubuque street. The Xmas and New Year's dinner was served in the large new dining room, which seats about twenty people. The decorations were red and green. The out of town guests were Mrs. Davis and son, Van, of California, Miss Zelma Broadus of Indianola and Mr. Willey of Virginia. CLINTON, IOWA. (Last Week.) Fred Slater, a student at the State university at Iowa City, is spending his holiday vacation in Clinton. Mrs. J. B. Easley of Racine, Wis., is a guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Scott Robinson. Quarterly meeting for the first quarter was held Sunday, December 23d. Presiding Elder McCracken was present. Rev. C. R. Waters of Davenport delivered a most interesting sermon in the afternoon. Taken as a whole the meetings were the best in some time from a financial standpoint particularly. The chorus choir was the recipient of many compliments for the eservice rendered at the services. Xmas was appropriately celebrated in Clinton. At the A. M. E. church on Monday evening the exercises of the Sunday school were given, consisting of music and recitations, followed with the distribution of presents from a beautiful tree. M. O Culberson was a guest Xmas at the home of Major Culberson, Jr, in Davenport. Rev. and Mrs. Williams were well remembered by some of their congregation with two baskets well filled with provisions at the Xmas tree exercises, for which they are very grateful. Sunday will be trustee day. In the evening the choir expects to render a program. Miss Ruth Brown of Marshalltown is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Holland Williams. Messrs. Scott Robinson, Chas Thompson, A. A. Bush, M. O. Culberson, J. T. Culberson, Cassius Clay and Holland Williams have been chosen as stewards for the ensuing year of Bethel A. M. E. church. (This Week.) Owing to the severe storm that raged all day Sunday services were postponed at the A. M. E. church. Fred Slater left this week for Iowa City to resume his studies at the State university, after the holiday vacation. The sad news reached Clinton Saturday that Roy Porter, a brother of Wesley Porter, of this city, had met death under a train at Galesburg. His brother left immediately to take charge of the remains. At the annual church meeting held on Friday evening, January 4th, of Bethel A. M. E. church, J. T. Culberson, M. O. Culberson, Chas. I. Thompson, A. A. Bush and Cassius Clay were elected trustees At a meeting of the board Monday night A. A. Bush was elected secretary and M. O. Culberson treasurer. At a meeting of the members of the Second Baptist church held on Friday evening, January 4th, the pastor, Rev. F. J. Nott, tendered his resignation as pastor. He expects to assume the duties in the near future of a state missionary of the Iowa-Nebraska Baptist association. His friends wish him God-speed in his new work. It is evident some of our subscribers did not make new resolutions for the new year, as they are still on the delinquent list as subscribers. Roscoe Johnson of Gravity is visiting in Clinton, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Carl Culberson. OSKALOOSA, IOWA The Allen Mite Missionary society meets Thursday at the home of Mrs. Simpson Mitchell. A very interesting lesson, John, 1st chapter. Mr. Albert Washington returned Sunday evening from Chicago, where he was visiting friends and attending to personal affairs. Mrs. M. Kimbrough, who has been confined to his home most of the winter, is getting along nicely. The Kntiting club meets Thursday at the home of Mrs. Eugene Russell. The last meeting was in Evans at the home of Mrs. G. Oliphant. Revival meetings are being carried on at the Second Baptist church, Rev. O. A. Smith presiding. Miss Irene Mitchell is suffering with a bad cold. PARIS. MO. This will let the many readers know how we are getting along in Paris. We had a very nice Christmas tree on the 24th and also union service on Christmas morning. Had quite a number of presents on the Christmas tree. The pastor received a nice overcoat on the Christmas tree, given to him by the members of the Second Baptist church. Mr. Roy Porter was buried here today. His funeral was preached at the A. M. E. church by their pastor, Rev. Medders. Mrs. Shirley Bell and Mrs. Mildred Ray are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vaughn. Miss Lucinda Butler came home last week from Hunnewell, Mo. Mrs. Bettie May Kipper returned home from Moline, Ill., a few days before Christmas. Rev. R. Adkins was out of town a couple of days during Xmas. Brother Martin Watch has been very sick. Mr. and Mrs. Gasberry of Hannibal spent the holiday with their mother and the home folks, returning home last Friday. Mr. Charley Moore and Miss Rebecca Jewell were married last Saturday night a week ago. Miss Cora Vaughn was home visiting here parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vaughn.