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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd 115th Ave Room Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 40 With The Colors By Gus Durdan, Des Moines, Iowa Son's Diary. SERIES NO 6. One week has passed since I enlisted in the army. There have been sad days and that have been joyous days. Maybe army life will ever be thus. Who knows? This life is the making of some men and the ruination of others. Today I was talking to a young lad, whom I am afraid has learned too much of the wrong side of the life. It may have been his manly beauty, his open countenance or his natural bashfulness which he tried hard to conceal, I do not know which, but whatever it was, I was attracted to him. I must confess that I was a little too inquisitive for a stranger. He excused this and answered all my questions promptly and good naturedly. He even volunteered some information concerning himself, his former plans for the future—these are all changed now—and his past. In a small hut, in the rural district of Mississippi, a little Negro mother must be praying for her little curly-haired boy who is away from home for the first time. The cruel war had awakened in his soul a desire for service, and he had answered the call. Well need that little mother pray, for God may hear her prayers and through mercy for her spare her son from that living death which is fast creeping upon him. He is not a bad boy and not wholly at fault. Environment seduced his innocent soul and is sapping out his life's blood in payment for a few hours of folly. But he is not alone. There are a number of others like this one. I don't know why, but there are some old men in this regiment who delight in doing what they call showing the boys the rounds. These rounds consist of going into a blind pig, getting drunk, and then debauching themselves. They enjoy themselves for a few hours. Is it enjoyment? I know you wonder why I know so much about this. Well, to be frank, I started out to make the round, but at the first stop of the round I became disgusted and did what, in the army, we call about face. That night I was called no sport, but the next morning, when I visited my comrade, who had been put in the guard house for conduct unbecoming a non-commissioned officer. I was called a good scout. Many times since I have wondered how I escaped that death. I don't want anyone to think that the army is all bad. There are good and bad men everywhere. As the older men say, The army is a gamble; if you play high you win, but if you get in the wrong bunch, you play the duce. Dec. 7th, 9 p. m. I have just returned from over to the regimental headquarters. I have been transferred to another company. Orders came that our company be in readiness for entraining. As I haven't had my three inoculations, I am to be left here. Really I am a little disappointed, as I had come to like Company E. Going over with them would not be near as bad as staying in Newport News with another company. Well I will go now and prepare my new bunk. But there will not be seven blankets on my bed tonight. Dec. 8th—Once more I am an experiment in psychology, having been placed in a new company, which is already thoroughly organized. I must start over and make new friends. The first sergeant in the new company Women often become nervous an despondent. When this is due to constipation it is easily corrected by taking an occasional dose of Chamberlain's Tablets. These tablets are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Relieves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24HOURS SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY Each capsule bears the name CT pleasant counterfeits. MIDY Sold by all druvers. Phone 600 Red 6440 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Moines, Iowa is showing much interest in me. I am certainly happy that I have been placed under a man who understands human nature, and is broad enough to give to every man his just dues, so to speak. Dec. 9th.—This day has brought a new friend to me. I have just returned from over to the "Y," where I went in search of a new position. I must say that I have met many young men in my life time, but never have I met anyone so gentlemanly as the young secretary of the Army Y. M. C. A. With him it is a pleasure to help the unfortunate ones in camp. He seeks them out and does everything that he can to make their camp life as happy as possible. For hours he plays the piano, and he is some pianist, not so much for his own enjoyment as for the soul-inspiring effect it has upon the men. I had a lengthy conversation with him, during the course of which we found that there are many things which we hold in common. I have decided to go over to the Y. M. C. A. and help them in whatever way possible. As the young secretary goes to Washington tonight, I will go over there presently. I hate to entertain prejudices toward anyone, but I am sure that I will not like one of the secretaries of this camp. There seems to be something repugnant about him. Personally, I do not think that he is qualified for this particular work. His very nature is adverse to filial love and cooperation for a common good. If I understand it correctly, the Y. M. C. A. is a second home for the boys, or as one young man so well expressed it, you may come again. (Te be continued.) M. I wish to personally thank, through your paper, all of my friends who have so faithfully voted for me at the primaries, also at the recent city election. I shall endeavor to faithfully discharge my full duty honestly. Respectfully yours, The debate that was to be given by the B. Y. P. U. was called off for a later date owing to so much doing Sunday at the Second Baptist church. Sunday morning we had no Sabbath school. The funeral of Mrs. J. Saunders, who died Saturday morning at 12:25, was held at 10 o'clock at the church. The funeral sermon was preached by Rev Carrington and at 11 o'clock church services, which were well attended, and at 2.30 p. m. the K. of P.'s had their thanksgiving sermon. They had a nice time and agood sermon preached by Rev. M. Carrington, who is now one of the K. of P.'s. The services Sunday night were well attended, two joiners. Collection was very good. There were lots of strangers in town and attended services Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Brown of Mystic spent Saturday night and Sunday in the city at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden. Mr. and Mrs. Josh Abbott of Missouri are visiting in the city with their daughter, Mrs. J. P. Gooding. Mr. James Leek of Canton, Ill., and Miss Mattie Leek of Omaha, Neb., were called back to the city by the death of their mother, Mrs. J. Saunders. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Nash. Rev. F. C. Bolling of Buxton, Iowa, came over from Albia on Monday afternoon on business and visited with friends over Tuesday. Many were glad to see Rev. Bolling again in our little city. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. m W. Thompkins while in art and pleas DES MOINES, 10WA, FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1918. ne. I have Mr. Marshall Price is still improv ing. Miss Lu Keal McCarney has re turned to resume her studies at West. Misses Hazel and Ruth Jeter are on the sick list. The Palatians will be entertained at the home of Princess Emma Woods on Thursday evening, March 27. The Red ross club will meet with the president, Mrs. J. Hicks, Thursday evening for Red Cross work. The Sunday school is preparing to have an Easter program Sunday night at the church. The layman committee made their report Sunday night and reported $22.25. They did excellent work. The committee was composed of the following brothers: Bro. J. L. Nash, chairman; Bro. Wm. Noah, Bro. J. W. Martin, Bro. F. M. Mayfield, Bro. H. B. Marshall. Much credit is due this committee for their speedy work. They also thanked all societies and others that helped them in the work. Mr. and Mrs. Elston took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Jackson on Sunday. BABY'S BEDTIME. Hush! Ain't dat de sandman Rattlin' at de gate? Tell 'im she's in sleeplan, Dat he needn wait— Betteh hush dat cryin', Else he'll come in here, N' carry you abyein' In his rocky-cheer. He shan't have dis chile, Daddy'll stan on guard, Watchin' all de while To shoo 'im f'om de yard. You jus' shet yoh eyes, He won't tech you, Dear, Ner take you to de skies I'he his Rocky shoe She's asleep at las'. Bless her little haht! Sandman's got her fas'. Daf's de way I trus' to Take my long las' nap, Jus' to fall aslumbrin' In de Mahster's lap. MACON, MO., NEWS. Private Harry Hizel and Private Alfred Grant are home on a furlough from Camp Funston, visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Bertie Scott Enix is visiting in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Brown. Mrs. Annie Mott took very sick in church Sunday and was taken home. Mrs. Ella Maupin and Mrs Annie King remain better as we go to press. Mrs. Francis Morrison is on the sick list also. Mrs. Pollie Dawson and Mr. Claud Davis still remain very ill. Mrs. Nannie Jackson is on the sick list. Mrs. Pocahontas Tydigns entertained at dinner the following; Mrs. Mildred Webster and Mrs. Mary A. Smith and daughter, Miss Shendiana, of Keokuk, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Bell of Macon. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Victoria Brazil is taking a week's vacation at home. Mr. Dave Terrell of New Mexico is visiting home folks. The Silver Leaf Household of Ruth entertained the ladies of Shelbina, Mo., after business was over. Mrs. P. H. ydigns read the welcome address. Opening chorus was "America." An entertaining talk by Mrs. M. J. Brooks and most noble governor, Mrs. N. Bell. A paper by Mrs. Lulu Pettis, and talk by Mrs. Healy. Music by chorus, arranged by Mrs. C. Alice Harris. Afterward Mrs. Edith Lewis, Miss Susie Howard and Miss Victoria Brazel and Mrs. M. E. Smith assisted in the serving of ice cream, and Mrs. Nora Houston, after a pleasant hour of chatting. Mrs. Edith Lewis surprised the ladies with soda water. They departed on No. 50 train for home, bidding good night. Miss Aleta Pleasant is on the sick list, but remains better as we go to press. The operetta, a most popular play, entitled "Pauline," was given under the direction of Mrs. Fox, and was quite a success. Over thirty voices were in it. The play was in the "Summer Flower Garden." The stage colors were the latest patriotic style, which were beautiful. Mrs. I. Booker rendered the music. Mrs. Nannie Bell visited in Des Moines, Iowa, Wednesday Mr. Georgie Roberson of Clinton, Iowa, was in the city Tuesday. Miss Louise Smith of Kirksville, Mo, has returned to resume her studies at Western college. Miss Lu Keal McCarney has returned to resume her studies at Western college. Miss Taylor, the instructor of the missionary department of Western college, spent a few days out of the city on business. Mr. John Guy died Wednesday last at his home. He leaves a host of relatives and friends to mourn his death. Subscribe for the Bystander. Prof. Floyd Ancell and students of Dumas school entertained for Private Alfred Gorans in room No. 4 Friday evening. Little Harris Xenophin Crews had a slight spell of scikiness, but is able to be about. Mr. Bayard Walked died at his home in east Macon. He leaves three daughters to mourn his death and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. W. L. Underwood. Richard Webster was in the city visiting Tuesday last. Capt. Geo. Thomas passed through the city en route to Moberly on Tuesday. Mrs. Mollie Green is able to be up and getting along nicely. ALBIA NEWS The death of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Allen's little son occurred on Wednesday morning. He was buried immediately in Oak View cemetery. Only the relatives were allowed to attend funeral services. Lawyer Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton was in Albia on business this past week. Miss Sadie Lewis attended the State Sunday school convention in Oskaloosa as delegate for the A. M. E. Sunday school. Mrs. Chas. Young and little daughter, Eugene, of Hocking were the guests of Mrs. Mary Harris on Sunday. The K. of P. lodge and the Court of Calanthe held their annual services at the A. M. E. church on Sunday afternoon. They march from the K. of P. hall on West Benton street to the church. Mr. Laurence Buler as drummer. Rev. Bolden of Buxton delivered them a fine address. The superintendent of hte orphan's home was in attendance. Collection for the day, $21. Hiteman and Hocking members of the lodge were in attendance. The Independent Sewing Circle met at the home of Mrs. Brown on Sunday afternoon. A few strangers in town the past week FAIRFIELD, IOWA. (Special.) Mrs. D. T Carey, the evangelist of the Chicago A. M. E. conference, has been holding a revival meeting in Fairfield the past three weeks. She did a splendid work while here in our midst. The church has been spiritually benefited. She leaves Thursday to hold revival meeting in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, March 21. The Jubilee Concert Singers of Bethel A. M. E. church give a concert at Libertyville, which was highly appreciated and a neat sum realized, which goes for the benefit of the church. Mrs. R. Turner, who has been on the sick list for some time, is able to resume her work as superintendent of the A M. E. Sunday school. Mrs. L Stewart, who has been at the hospital for some time with a paralytic stroke, is able to return home. She is improving nicely under the circumstances. Mrs. L. P. Quinn, who has been indisposed, is able t obe up again. HOCKING, IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Robinson and two daughters, Anna and Mayme, are expecting to go to Keokuk to spend Easter with relatives Saturday morning. Mrs. Oscar Roper went to Oskaloosa on business last Monday. The Willing Workers club had a social at the home of Mrs. Emory Burns last Saturday evening. A neat sum was realized. Mr. Eddie Ellis and his sister, Mrs. Ollie Shelton, of Buxton, visited at the home of Mrs. Sam Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Robinson are expecting to return home soon from Cincinnati, Ohio. Abdications of History. Ever since dynasties have existed there are records of kings having abdicated from one cause and another. Far back in the misty past one monarch gave up his throne because he was "wearied with dominion;" another retired out of preference for the freedom of private life; a third hid down his crown because his schemes failed; still another abdicated in a fit of melancholy; and there are two instances in which kings left their thrones because they were unable to cope with national crises. 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This object has been consistently lived up to by the national and by the state and local organizations during all of our years. The list of notable speakers appearing on the platform at these conventions throughout the years includes the names of almost all of our prominent women along every line. The convention this year will witness the greatest gathering of colored women from all sections ever assembled. The period through which we are passing will demand the presence of all of our leaders, even those who in years past were more active than at the present time. Key Word—Consolidation. Our 33 affiliated members will be with us and a program is being arranged by them for one evening. Be there to see the burning of the Douglass mortgage and to elect the nine women trustees of the Douglass home. For information concerning program, write Mrs. Myrtle F. Cook, 2436 Montgale avenue, Kansas City, Mo. Musical contest open to any colored woman. Write Mrs. W. T. B. 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Mrs. Dishman, general chairman, is making all arrangements for the greatest convention ever held in our history. Meet credential committee Monday, July 8, 11 a. m. Executive board, July 8, 5 p. m. Acquaintance reception welcome, 8 p. m. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, President. Miss Ida R. Cummings, V. P at Large. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Chairman Ex. Board. Miss Georgia A. Nugent, Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson, Treasurer. Mrs. J. B. Rush, Press Committee. Honorary presidents: Mrs. Mary Church Terrell. Mrs. Lucy Thurman. Miss Elizabeth Carter. Mrs. Booker T. Washington. The Pneumonia Season. The cold, damp weather of March seems to be the most favorable for the pneumonia germ. Now is the time to be careful. Pneumonia often results from a cold. The quicker a cold is gotten rid of the less the danger. As soon as the first indication of a cold appears take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. As to the value of this preparation, ask anyone who has used it. Barber Wanted.—At once. 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AGENTS ee THE BYSTANDER eee te ee BYSTANDER PUBLISHING Co, PUBLISHERE . DES MOINES, IOWA JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR (FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1918 aa te ieee Published every Friday by the By- stander Publishing Compeny, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mul- berry strests. Phone, alnut 89%. See aan ene. * EASTER. Easter, along with Paim sunday and Holy Week, has made its annual occurrence. While the natural world is about the same this year as other ‘Years, the plants, the-palms, the lilies come forth as usual, but the physical world and the Christian world is com- pletely upset by this world’s greatest ‘war in the noontide of Christian civil. ization, Today the thoughtful Chris- tian world is asking the question: Is Jehovah: still living and permitting such’ terrible destruction of human deings and little children, and what for, no intelligent person can give a sound reason. If Christian civilized nations are shooting, killing and mur- dering one another, what must be ex- pected of the heathen or half civilized, Can we sincerely say, Holy, holy, Christ has arisen and triumphed over death and the grave when we have caused the death and grave of our brother, Ought not we stop and pray to God to restore peace, sweet peace on earth and love in the hearts for kindred, so. that the lilies and flowers may not weep. JOWA NEGRO MAKING GOOD. Cornell College Prize Orator Engaged +i Educational Work in South- tend: . Prof. Henry Coleman, who is now ‘engaged in educational and religious work in Cookman Institute, Jackson- ville, Fla., is doing splendid work there, according to a communication Just recsived by John K. Dlwell of the Elwell-Field Shoe company from Pres- ident G, Barto Stond of that school. “Prof. Coleman caine to Cookman in ‘September, 1983, and has been in charge of the department of mathe. matics since,” ‘writes President Stone. “He has had much to do with the dis- cipline of the school, with the religi- ous life and its general activities. For some time he has held a local preach- - eis license, taking Sunday service on “nimerdus otcasions, and for several sponds fas boon active in supplying § work of Ebenezer since Dr. Hub- bard has been helpless from paralysis. Prof. Coleman has had the intention of taking the course at Gammon pre- ‘paratory to joining the conference, ‘and if the'draft does not interfere will take this up this fall. He was draft- ed last summer, but by application to _two exemption boards we secured his release for religious and educational work. The questionnaire system has ‘annulled, all, exemptions and now he is under. the draft again, but we are hoping ‘for exemption’on the same grounds, Prof. Coleman has shown himself 2 man of strong character. and’ sterling qualities, capable and ready for every good work, and I shall regret losing him from our faculty, but think ke will accomplish more in the larger work. Ho sings unusually well, puts much thought in his ad- dressés and is thorough in everything he attempts.” ' Prof. Coleman is the’ young Iowa Negro, who won great fame as an ora- tor and athlete while attending Cor- fell! college at Mount Vernon, Iowa. in 1910, after winning every prize of- fered at Cornell for excellence in ora- ory, young, Coleman finished first in he state intercollegiate contest and ater in the same year was awarded |; econd place in the interstate contest. |, ‘Mr. Coleman, the son of a coal miner |; it. Boone, was one of seventeen chil- |, ren. He was enabled to secure his | | ollege education through the Mary | Ambrose Elwell scholarship, available | © students of the Boone high school | | ind is awarded annually for the pur- | jose of providing means to worthy |, tudents for ahigher Christian educa- | ; ion and life. It provides for free tui- | ion ‘and all incidental fees and re- | erves the right for forfeiture if mor- |; J and scholarship standards are not | pheld. Mr. Coleman is well known | } 2 -Des Moines; and his numerous | fiends here will be’ gratified to learn | 4 ¢ his eplendid success. } RE aie ke 1 The ‘tity: election last Monday: re- “multed in the election of the following: x ‘The Unofficial Vote. ce For’ Mayor. fous Retswesther: (elected) ...972 E. 8 Bi eg 600 2 Foe City Commissioner. vSohn Budd (elected)... ...8,919 “Harry Frase felected).............8,882 is Elliott (elected) .----..5.7,57T “Ben Woolgar (elected).............6,879 AEN. Teme y ne sponte O1T. Blan Zion cc ncn BION fe CONROY cine ASTON i>. For Municipal Judge. ‘Tom Seller: Pes yee ©. 8: Franiin (oected) > Ha00| ase A. Dyer ss. ae GODT A DY CE 6h ii enntaenscsns GSE, TL, 8. Merits. ..rreereniorsesereereceeed 001 Probable Lineup of Department Heads. John Budd—Street and public works,” Harry Frase—Parks and public buildings, Ben Woolgar—Public safety. BE. A, Elliott—Finance. TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF _ THE LATE J, H. SHEPARD. Because of so many letters and tele- grams that have been coming here ex. pressing sorrow for the passing of J. H. Shepard and so many beautiful trib- tutes paid him, for which we do most sincerely thank all of there friends of his, and below we are running just a few of them for all of our readers: Keokuk, March 8, 1918. John L. Thompson, P. G. .M., Des Moines, Iowa, Dear Sir and Brother: During my recent visit to Des Moines on the oc- casion of the funeral of our dear Brother Shepard, 1 had no opportun- ity to tender you my sympathy, thus [ do so here and now, expressing at rhe same time my personal distress at his death and will add what you your- self will appreciate, viz., that by rea- on of his death, the grand lodge of lowa sustains a heavy blow, and those xf us to whose good fortune it was riven to know him intimately must ‘onsider his going a personal loss. W. W. Gross, Grand Master. Davenport, Iowa, March 5, 1918. J. L. Thompson, 1320 W. Twentieth Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Very sad message to me indeed. Will be impossible to attend funeral of P. G. M. Shepard. Accept my pro- found sympathy in your hour of be- reavement and may we all bow in humble submission to a divine will, John E. Bradford, D. Grand Master. Dubuque, Iowa, March 11, 1918, John L. Thompson, P. G. M., 1306 Twnetieth St., Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Sir and Brother: It is with deep regret that I learnd of the death of Past Grand Master Bro. Joseph Shepard. I received the notice too late to be present at the services. Although my acquaintance with Bro, Shepard was but of a few years, his influence and his zeal for the cause of Masonry will always be re- membered. That our beloved brother has received his just reward from the ‘Supreme Grand Master of the uni- verse, a home in that house not made with hands, eternal in the Heaven’s, must be the belief of those that knew him. Also kindly convey to North Star lodge, No, 2, my most earnest regrets for the loss they have suffered through the passing out of #9 2veat and good aman as our beloved past grand master, Bro. Joseph H. Shep- ard. Fraternally yours, Harry W. Rose, Grand Secretary. Marshaltown, Iowa, March 5, 1918. Mr. John L, Thompson, care Bystand- er, Des Moines, Iowa. Please convey to Mrs. J. H. Shep. ard our deep sympathy in this her sad hour of bereavement. (Signed) Jessie L. Walker. ‘Al. Walker. “Brother J. H. Shepard As a Pasi Worthy Patron.” A tribute on behalf of Deborah Ad. ministrative Council of O. E. S., by Atty. S. Joe Brown, past orthy coun. selor. Perhaps the most conclusive evi- dence of Brother Shepard's constant devotion to the order of Freemasonry is the fact that notwithstanding the fact that he had been made a master Mason, a past master and a past grand master more than thirty years previous, and had also received the side degree of Heroine of Jericho, of which branch of the order he was a past Joshua; yet when in his declin- ing years the now very popular adop- tive rite of the Order of the Eastern Star was introduced into his commun- ity he petitioned for and received the degrees of the branch of the order in Princess Zorah chapter, No. 10, in the year 1915, by which chapter, soon after his initiation, he was honored by being elevated to the highest office within its. gift, that of presiding worthy patron, while occupying which position he petitioned for and received the degrees of past worthy patron in Deborah Administrative Council, com- posed only of present and past pre. siding officers of the Order of the Eastern Star in this city and by which branch of the order he was elected to the office of treasurer, which position he occupied at the time of his de- mission from to the jurisdiction of the Supreme Grand Chapter of the uni- verse, and while he was young in the work of the Order of the Eastern Star, his many. years. of experience, his constant study of the fundamental principles of Freemasonry and his un- dying devotion thereto made his wise sounsel a priceless source of informa- ion in our Administrative Council, where he shall be greatly ‘missed; but ve are consoled by our faith that hav- ng ‘seen his Star in the East” and ‘come to worship Him,” his demission rom our Administrative Council’ has ready been followed by his admis ion to membership in the Supreme rand “Council above the degrees of | ich can only: be:conferred by, Him | ether pads ee THE BYSTANDER, Oskaloosa, Iowa, March 5, 1918, Hon, John L, Thompson, Seventh and ‘Mulberry, Des Moines, Iowa. My Dear Sir and Bro.: It was with surprise and deep regret that I read in this morning’s Register of the death of illustrious brother and my esteemed friend, Bro. Joseph H. Shep- ard, Ihave learned of Bro. Shepard’s illness through the Bystander and also in a card from his wife, and felt that his condition was critical and have naturally expected if the worst should come, that I would be notified in time to attend the funeral. But no word has come to me from any source until I seen the notice in this morning’s Register, although he passed away Sunday. No one regrets this more than I, as I had fully re- solved in my mind to be present to pay the last mark of respect to so worthy a/Mason and a man whom I have always loved and respected as a dear friend, because I have at all times found him to be such, In the death of Bro. Shepard, Iowa Masonry has lost one of its staunch- est supporters and brightest lights. A man of good impulses, endowed with high ideals and controlled by Chris- rian principles. He was ever found battling for the right as he was given 0 see the right. His influence was elt and his advice sought in all the ireles of his activities nad his death vill be most keenly felt in all of them. A. G Clark. : A Pleasant Physic. When you want a pleasant physic give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. ‘They are mild and gentle in their ac- tion and always produce a pleasant cathartic effect. For sale by all deal- ers. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Grant Irwin, the person to whom property is taxed: You are hereby notified that on the Ist day of December; 1918, the following described real estate, situ- ated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot 95 Lakeside, an addition now included in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and un. paid tax for the year 1912 to the un. dersigned, Cyrus B. Hillis; that the undersigned is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above men- tioned sale, and that the right of re- demption will expire and a deed for said real estate will be made unless redemption from said sale is made within ninety days from the complet- ed service hereof. Dated this 20th day of March, 1918. Cyrus B. Hillis. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. | +2. #no. v7. stream, the person to whom property is taxed: You are hereby notified that on the ‘th day of December, 1914, the follow- ing described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot 45 Hartley’s addition, now included in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1913 to the undersigned, Cyrus B. Hillis; that the undersigned is still the owner and holder of the _ertificate of purchase issued in pur- suance of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for said sale is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Dated this 20th day of March, 1918. Cyrus B. Hillis. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. *o Xarmers Trust & Savings Bank: ‘You are hereby notified that on the ‘7th day of December, 1914, the fol- lowing described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot forty (40) in block”sixteen (16) in York’s Choice, an addition to and now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1913, to the under- signed, Cyrus B. 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FOR RENT—Five room cottage, gas, cistern and well, fine chicken house, $12.50 per month. Call Drake 4076 W. Wanted—A live deputy to represent us through Iowa and Illinois. If you can spare a few hours each day in your city, please write C. M. Johnson, supreme grand organizer, for instructions, Holton, Kans. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST NOTES. Rev. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. The Easter sermon will be delivered by the pastor Sunday morning at 10:45. His subject will be "The Power of the Living Christ." At the evening hour the service flag will be unfurled. Lieut. Hutchison will conduct the program. The ordinance of baptism will be administered at 7:30 p. m. The church is preparing for its spring drive against sin. The meeting will start about the third week in April. For good music and spiritual food visit the Corinthian church once. The pastor will be glad to see you, the members will be happy to greet you and the Lord will be pleased to have you at the Corinthian church tomorrow. ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH. The A. M. E. church is committed to the sacred cause of missions. We have for a hundred years endeavored to carry the light of the gospel to our brethren in darkness. Today we operate missions in Liberia, Sierra Leone and on the Gold coast, West Africa; in Orange Free State, Cape Colony, Natal and Basutoland, South Africa, British Guiana, S. A., Haytij, Bermuda, Canada and Mexico. These mission fields are supported largely by the home churches. The local church is asked to contribute to the cause of missions on Easter day, that your joys may be full. The new St. Paul walls are pointing heavenward. Another week's work will complete the brick masonry. Let the members and friends rally to this great cause. Help make Des Moines safe for our boys and girls and glorify God in the earth. Elaborate preparations are being made for Easter. At 10:45 a. m. sermon and baptism by sprinkling of infants and adults. At 2:30 p. m. Easter program rendered by the Sunday school. The A. C. E. L. will give a special program at 6:30 p. m. The evening services will be featured by a sacred cantata, rendered by choir. The Altar Guild will serve dinner at 12 m. in the dining room. A large congregation worshipped at St. Paul last Sunday. The ushers, who are high churchmen, handled the crowd beautifully. The sermon spiritual, the music inspiring and the contribution freely given—$234 'was placed on the table for the new St. Paul. The S. L. Birt club entertained in honor of the pastor and his wife on the 10th inst. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde. A delicious menu was served. The table for the guests of honor was laid in the music room. A beautiful program of music and readings and responses from Mrs. and Rev. Birt constituted the evening's entertainment. The president, Mrs. Mackey, and committee are being congratulated on their splendid effort. The St. Paul Sunday school gave $10 to the building fund last Sunday. A. C. E. L., $10; the Altar Guild, $16; Sewing Circle, $11; S. L. Birt club, $15; Church Aid, $11; stewardess board, $8; gospel choir, $2.50. Let these organizations rally for the building fund once a month. The regular monthly meeting of the Mite Missionary society will be held at the parsonage Tuesday p. m. The Mothers' Council will meet the first Sunday in April. Mrs. B. F. Carroll will address the council. Sub- SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Complying strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street Phone Wal. 2314 ject, "An Educated Parenthood." Good music. Mrs V. Simmons, president. Bro. Wm. Oney, a faithful young member of St. Paul and leader of class No. 13, is confined to Mercy hospital with rheumatism. Sick list: Sister Reynolds, Mother Gardener, Mrs. Ousley, Dorothy Ousley, Ruth Birt, Mr. Winn (Thompson Hotel), Mrs. Harry Walden, Bro. Curtley, Wm. Tomlin, Mrs. G. W. Brown and Mrs. Helen Henry. Let the members who can visit the sick and assist the pastor. C. E. sunrise prayer meeting Easter Sunday at the church. The Sewing Circle conducted prayer services Good Friday at the church. Mr. J. C. Bothic of. 1766 Maple street is very sick this week. Mr. C. C. Cocoanat of Highland Park, who has been sick for several weeks, is able to be up and out again. The Eliza E. Peterson W. C. T. U. will meet Thursday, April 4th, with the president, Mrs. Anna Allen, 1215 Park street. Mr. A. A. Alexander, our only contractor, has returned from a few days' trip up in Minnesota. Mrs. H. A. Flippings of Marshalltown is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wyatt. Mrs. C. H. Comely of Webster City, Iowa, was in the city this week with her daughter, Mrs. Edith Strawthers. Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Robinson are the proud parents of a fine baby boy, born last week. The Triple "H" club will meet Tuesday, April 2nd, with Mrs. Bess Hughes, 931Fourteenth Street Place, at which time an Arbor day program will be rendered. Mr. E. Ricks, a student in Iowa university, spent a few hours visiting his sister, Mrs. C. W. Allen, wife of Lieut. C. W. Allen, who has been quite sick. He left Thursday evening, the 28th, for his home in Iowa City. A meeting of the executive board of the Des Moines branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. M. E. Cassell, 931 Twenty-third street. The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will meet with Mrs. Elizabeth Field, 760 W. Eleventh street, Friday evening, April 5th. All federated clubs are urged to send representatives. The following is a very interesting program for Christian Endeavor for Sunday evening at 6:30 at the Union Congregational church: Reading by Miss Lillie Williams. Violin solo by Miss Natalie Franklin. Instrumental solo by Miss Mary Ellen McCree. Duet, vocal, Sergeants L. M. Malone and W. A. Turner. Instrumental solo, Miss Hazel Shaw. PARK ST. ARMY Y. M. C. A. The committee desires to thank the Jones Piano Co. for the piano given for the use in the Park Street Branch Army Y. M. C. A. for colored soldiers, also Mr. White for the sign board on which to write our notices. Edward Ross, secretary. The service that was to be held on the 9th will be changed to the 5th of April on account of so many of the ministers who are anxious to attend that service. Committee, Revs. King, Hodge and Edward Ross. SICK LIST. W. H. Mease is dangerously ill at his home, 140 Fourth Street Place, suffering with pneumonia at this writing. Mr. I. Kurtley, who is very sick, is about the same at this writing. Some days he seems better and some days otherwise. UNION CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL EASTER PROGRAM. Reading—Lillian Williams. Solo (violin)—Nataline Franklin. Reading—Ethel Watkins. Solo (vocal)—Retta Mitchell. Reading—Lawrence Graves. Violin solo—L. J. Shelton. Duet—Elizabeth Berry and Dorothy Turner. Reading—Corintha Wyth. Instrumental solo—Dorothy Hughes Reading—Evelyn Wyth On last Friday evening, March 22, the Misses Idah Geeene, Mabel Strickler, Orea Bundy, Gretchen Tucker and Bermuda Lee, chaperoned by Mrs. W. L. Lee, and under the management of Mr. Luther H. Smith, went to Camp Dodge and rendered a program at 8 o'clock at the Y. M. C. A. of the 366th infantry to a crowded house. Mrs. V. L. Jones, wife of Lieut. V. L. Jones, gave three vocal solos, accompanied by Lieut. Wm. Dinkens. The boys were highly pleased and showed their appreciation by their loud applause and hearty welcomes to come again. This body of girls will hereafter be known as the "Harem club" and intend to do many things for the comfort and pleasure of our boys who are "going over." THE BYSTANDER CAMP DODGE NOTES Mrs. G. W. Winston, Reporter. Phone Drake 1650 J. Mrs. J. R. Anderson of St. Paul, Minn., is here visiting her son, who is in B Co. Mrs. J. E. Ivey is leaving the city Monday to visit relatives in Atlanta, Ga. First Class Private A. W. Patterson, D. R. C. N. A., who has been on a furlough, returned with his wife on Wednesday, the 27th. Corporal G. Humphrey, B Co., has been granted a five days' pass to visit his family in Chicago. Lieut. J. E. Ivey, K Co., is confined to quarters suffering with a severe cold. Lieut. Goodlett has returned from his leave of absence. Lieut. E. W. Mann's brother is a visitor in the city. Approval for transfer from regimental school for cooks to permanent school detachment for bakers has been granted Private Ellis Manning, B Co., 366th infantry. Mrs. I. E. Moore is on the sick list this week. Mrs. C. I. Teabeau of Keokuk, Iowa, will arrive in the city to visit her son, R. B. Teabeau, of D. R. C. Miss Ollie Beasley, who has been visiting Mrs. R. A. Mizelle, has returned to her home in Chicago. One of the interesting athletic events the past week with the 366th infantry was a cross country race, won by the machine gun company. Lieut. H. H. Proctor, who has had a recent nervous attack, is improved. Lieut. C. B. Dowdell and Pap Allen departed Monday, the 25th, for Boston on the whist special. The Dowdell method failed. You know what I mean. Capt. Alonzo Heard, E company, is expecting his wife from Honolulu to join him in the near future. The 366th infantry went on their regular weekly hike Wednesday, March 7th, marching a distance of twelve miles. Mrs. E. C. Jones, wife of Lieut. E. C. Jones, D. R. C., arrived in the city Wednesday, March 27th. Lieut. and Mrs. E. W. Mann entertained a few of their friends on Monday evening, March 25th. Cards being the diversion. Mrs. Bundrant, wife of Lieut. Bundrant, departed Monday night past for Omaha. Mrs. E. W. Mann and sister returned last Sunday, after a brief visit in Clinton, Iowa. Lieut. R. A. McEwen, M Co., has been at the base hospital suffering with tonsilitis for the past two weeks, but has recovered. Mrs. C. W. Allen is still on the sick list. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. E. W. Mann, mother of Lieut. Mann, who has been visiting in the city, returned to her home last Friday, accompanied by her son and daughter. Mrs. B. P. Griffin, wife of Corporal P. Griffin, B Co., has been quite sick for the past week. Mrs. Geo. Triggers and Mrs. Lee Marshall of Missouri are in the city visiting their husband and brother, Geo. Trigger, who is now stationed at Camp Dodge. They are stopping at the home of Mrs. Walter Cottons on Twenty-second street. Mrs. H. Gilbreth, wife of Private Gilbreth, of Co. B, has returned to her home in Huntsville, Ala. STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, Of the Bystander, published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa, for April, 1918. State of Iowa, County of Polk. ss. Before me, H. F. Wood, in and for the state and county aforesaid, personally appeared John L. Thompson, who, having been duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is the owner of the Bystander, and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief, a true statement of the ownership, management, etc., of the aforesaid publication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section 443, postal laws and regulations, printed on the reverse of this form, toowit: That the names and addresses of the publisher, editor, managing editor and business managers are: Publisher—John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Editor—John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Managing editor, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Business manager, John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. John L. Thompson. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of March, 1918. H. F. Wood, Notary Public. (My commission expires July 4, 1918.) A Worth-While Habit. "It is worth a thousand pounds a year to have the habit of looking on the bright side of things."—Samuel Johnson. A. Worth-While Habit. WITH OUR CHURCHES MAPLE ST. BAPSTIST 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. 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. E. King, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. Second and Center Rev. S. L. Birt. D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. J. H. Reynolds, Supply Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. First A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor. 511 S. E. Fourth St. 11:30 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m.—Preaching. 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. FORMER DES MOINES WOMAN PASSES AWAY. On February 20th Mrs. S. C. Thompson, who formerly lived in South East Des Moines, passed quietly away just three days after taking sick at Driscoll, N. Dak. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, with their family, lived in Des Moines for many years and were well known and highly respected. They later moved to Driscoll, N. 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Phone: Webster 880 120 SIMON SIMPLE COULDN'T LEAVE MOVE BEHIND MURRY UP SIMON WITH YOUR MOTHER'S PARROT I'M WRAPPIN' THE CAGE UP NOW PA! SIMON QUICK! SOMETHINGS THE MATTER WITH THE PARROT! OUCH! ON HELP I'M CHOKIN! YO! STOP PECKIN ME! GOSH! DE DARM SECRET IS OUT! NO PARROT KIN DICKTATE TO ME SAY-YO' QUIT DAY SCRATCHIN!!! GEE MOSE WE BETTER RIDE ON THE STEPS YOU LEGGO MAN LIP! HELP! COME BACK SIMON TAKE THAT!! NIGGER NIGGER NEVER DIE!- YO' GO BACK TO AFRICA WHERE YOU COME FROM I WONDER IF PA AND MA IS LOME SOME- Wm. Douglass, aged 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adelia Douglass of Carney, died February 18th, and was buried at Des Moines. Funeral sermon preached by Rev. J. W. Rodgers. Funeral held at Samuel's undertaking parlors. He leaves a mother, father, one brother and two sisters to mourn his loss and several other relatives. Below we publish a list of Madam C. J. Walker's agents associated with their address: Mrs Mary Mease-Scott, 1040 Fourth Street Place. Phone Walnut 2859. Mrs. F. J. Stone Robinson, 1627 Walker street. Phone Black 1461. Mrs. Mamie Howard, 1038 West Fourteenth street. Phone Drake 2468 J. Mrs. Addie French, 1633 Buchanan street. Phone Maple 1815. Mrs. Lula Anderson, 1257 Samson street. Mrs. C. C. Johnson, 825 West Thirteenth street. Phone Walnut 4860. Mrs. Lillian Burrell, 1020 Fourth Street Place. Phone Walnut 7229. Mrs. Mary Midgett, Perry, Iowa. General delivery. The above agents are prepared to take care of the scalp and hair of both races. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Favorite for Colds. J. L. Easley, Macon, Ill., in speaking of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, says: "During the past fifteen years it has been my sister's favorite medicine for colds on the lungs. I myself have taken it a number of times when suffering with a cold and it always relieved me promptly." HOW TO KEEP WELL. J. Alvin Jefferson. M. D. To show that alcohol is a poison and exerts an injurious effect upon the tissues of the body is the brief purpose of this article. Alcohol belongs to the class of drugs known as narcotics poisons and in this class we find chloroform and either. Alcohol is a universal intoxicant because it affects all animals alike. It is a protoplasmic poison. The tissues of the body are made up mainly of water about 90 per cent. It is said that a man who weighs 154 pounds has about 100 pounds of water in his system, which is equivalent to 12 A. gallons, enough if rightly arranged to drown him. Alcohol possesses a strong affinity for water; when taken into the body it robs the tissues of their most vital element, water. Anything that injures the cellular structures of the body through chemical reaction is a poison. By experimental study, alcohol has been found to do this. It is one of the most useful and at the same time one of the most dangerous drugs in the pharmacoeia. Alcohol is not prescribed by the medi- cal profession now as it used to be. The marked reduction in the use of alcohol in hospitals during the last fifty years is prima facie evidence against its banfeul effects. The most useful weapon that we possess against the use of alcohol as a beverage is public education. Here the church can play a very important role. Its position against strong drink should be positive. The taking of little wine for thy stomach's sake is not to be encouraged The W. C. T. U. ought to be endorsed and encouraged for its stand against alcohol, and in its splendid effort to put down the greatest foe to the civilization of the world. Woman is said to be the oldest doctor and alcohol the oldest patent medicine. When Eve ate the apple she was experimenting in therapeutics. This may account for the antipathy existing between woman and alcohol. While man is expending his strength and wisdom in leveling the forest and planting civilization therein, woman is endeavoring to protect that civilization by keeping out alcohol. Alcohol affects the muscle, blood, nervous system and in fact every tissue of the body. Briefly we wish to show how alcohol affects the heart. The normal heart beats about seventy-two times to the minute, or 4,320 times in one hour, or 103,680 times in twenty-four hours. If two ounces of alcohol are taken, the heart will be forced to beat 6,000 extra times in twenty-four hours, making a total of 109,680. This extra work placed upon the heart is equivalent to lifting seven tons one foot high. Long-continued use of alcohol causes a degeneration of the muscular fibres of the heart. These fibre cells in their normal healthy state enable the heart to pump the blood with sufficient force to equally distribute it to all parts of the body. Alcohol tends to disorganize these cells into unhealthy fat cells. Hence the fatty heart of drinkers. Any agency that affects the integrity of the cells affects the well being of the organ. Alcohol is a poison, so is strychnine. It should be administered only upon the advice of a physician and not by a bootleger. A Bilious Attack. When you have a bilious attack your liver fails to perform its functions. You become constipated. The food you eat ferments in your stomach instead of digesting. This inflames the stomach and causes nausea, vomiting and anterible headache. Take Chamberlain's Tablets. They will tone up your liver, clean out your stomach and you will soon be as well as ever. They only cost a quarter. JOLIET. ILL. Rev. Johnson of Brown's Chapel A. M. E. church, T. D. McDonald, M. Caldwell, Mrs. E. Gaston and Mrs. J. Cromwell visited Mrs Harris of 205 Bluff street Thursday to help celebrate her 84th birthday. Several ladies met with Mrs. Johnson of 406 Crowley avenue and or- THE BYSTANDE HE FOR THE IN our la SHOES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AT KINNEY'S CARLTON Our line of complete we have below the avera Boys' Dr Children's Dre Pumps and Slipp G.R. 207-209 of Men's we have even average. Boys' Dress and Men's Dress and Slippers in White Dress 98 c R. Ki 09 W. S Our line of Men's Dress and Work Shoes is the most complete we have ever had and includes goods at prices that are far below the average. Boys' Dress and School Shoes at $1.29 to $2.79 Children's Dress and School Shoes, all kinds and prices to $2.48 Pumps and Slippers in White Buck and Canvas for Confirmation Dress at very low prices. 98 cents and up. G.R.Kinney&Co.,Inc. 207-209 W. Seventh St. South of Walnut St. organized a Willing Workers club as an auxiliary of the Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Sutfield entertained Mr. J W. Cole of Chicago last week. Mrs A. Pellerson of Chicago is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Blanon. Mrs. Callie Babbs of Adairville, Ky., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Ralph Henry. Mrs. Suplock left Wednesday for West Point, Miss., on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs. Myers of Indianapolis, Ind., is the guest of Grandma Link, who remains quite ill. Mesdames Laster, Townsend, Richardson and Nichols are improving. Mrs. James Cooper remains quite poorly. Rev. S. J. Williams, pastor of the Second Baptist church, is in the hospital at Chicago, where he underwent an operation. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Kiser has been accepted as musical director of the Methodist Social Center. Mrs. Anna Thomas was hostess to the Ladies' H. F. M. society Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Arfetter Miller of Cairo, Ill., was a special guest. She is the district grand most noble governor of Illinois and Wisconsin district of the grand H. of R., No. 18, U. O. of O. F. VLDN'T FOR THE WHOLE KNINE for large dis- tances in Oxford Black Patent a Full line Ladies' Seasonal Black Kid Grey Top Lace All Black Kid Lace Dull Calf English Lace Big Line Ladies' Button Men's Dress and have ever had and in- age. Dress and School Shoes at Dress and School Shoes, all $2.48 ers in White Buck and Calf Dress at very low price 98 cents and u Kinney W. Seventh Styles in Oxfords and Pumps, Grey, Tan, Black Patent and Kid, all Toes and Heels. Mrs. Suplock left Wednesday for West Point, Miss., on account of the illness of her mother. Mrs. Myers of Indianapolis, Ind., is the guest of Grandma Link, who remains quite ill. Mesdames Laster, Townsend, Richardson and Nichols are improving. Mrs. James Cooper remains quite poorly. Rev. S. J. Williams, pastor of the Second Baptist church, is in the hospital at Chicago, where he underwent an operation. We hope for him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Kiser has been accepted as musical director of the Methodist So. 4001 cial Center. Mrs. Anna Thomas was hostess to the Ladies' H. F. M. society Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Arfetter Miller of Cairo, Ill., was a special guest. She is the district grand most noble governor of Illinois and Wisconsin district of the grand H. of R., No. 18, U. O. of O. F. BEHIND