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THE BYSTANDER Glate Capitol Blvd Histories Room Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 45 With The Colors By Gus Durdan, Des Moines, Iowa Son's Diary. There are times in the life of every person when the dark clouds brew and seem to eclipse the joys of living. So in the life of an army, comes the periods of unrest, dissention and forebodings of ill. Everything seems to be growing worse. In the words of the boys, "The bottom is dropping out of things." Why this is, no one knows, but every one feels the sting of the conditions. Everyone is more or less dependent. The company to which I have been assigned has moved up into barracks. Here we are surrounded on all sides by white comrades in arms. Of these, some come from the far northwest, some from the east, and too many from the very bowels of the south. These latter bring with them all the pent up hatred of their grandsires. At the least provocation, this is belched forth to the discomfort of the black soldiers. Every occasion for widening the breach between the two races of soldiers seems to be welcomed, whether it is a scuffle at the canteen or the reluctant yielding of half the road when in line of march. The white sentries on post seem too eager to pass uncomplimentary remarks about the colored soldiers as they pass. On last Saturday evening a very unfortunate occurrence took place. But it was not of the magnitude that the writers for a few papers reported it to be, nor did it deserve the publicity which has been given it. It was purely a local brawl, no more than happens every Saturday evening around the saloons or pool halls of any large city. It is not the incident itself that causes the boys of Camp Hill a few extra hours of worry, nor is it the fact that the occurrence has been heralded throughout the United States. But we are chagrined by the tone of the reports. We stevedores must bear the brunt of the criticism. We alone are blamed. We may be partly at fault because we are Negroes and are in the south. But other than those facts we are innocent. For three days I have laid on a hospital cot just next to a boy who was shot in the fray, and who probably will lose the use of one leg. I have listened to his moanings. I have heard his unconscious ravings, and I have talked with him during his conscious spell. From him and from another boy who was shot and has since died, I have obtained the following report. Within a stone throw of Camp Hill are a number of "get-rich-quick" stores, where the boys are literally robbed. They are overcharged for everything and are often short changed. Occasionally some of the boys object to these. On last Saturday some soldiers witnessed one of their comrades being overcharged, short changed, and then alrised. They resented it and demanded that the man be given his exact change. The store keeper refused to do this. During the course of the argument which ensued, some one called the Corporal of the guard. The boys knew that they would be confined in the guard house and two-thirds of their pay taken away for being out without permission and disturbing the peace, so they ran. The guards commanded them to halt, but in their fright; the boys failed to obey. In the midst of the shots that followed, one man was killed Bradford's Barber Shop 226 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, Prop. A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal. 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. Phone 600 Red 6440 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Moines, Iowa were wounded, not one was in the store, instantly, one mortally wounded, and a third suffered the fracturing of a bone in each of his legs. Of the men that They were all across the street at a soft drink stand. This occurrence will never be repeated, patronizing any stores other than government canteens. These incidents may be essential in making the world Safe for Democracy. To the average thinker they are poor means of bringing about the Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man. A soldier must not question the why of these conditions. It is for him, only to die, and by sacrificing his life, make for a better and safer world for his posterity. So when the dark clouds of inward strife, which are now hovering o'er, are cleared away, we black boys to whom it is permitted to survive the tests hope to find a clear sky of fraternal love and a square deal for all mankind. (To be continued) ALBIA NEWS. Sunday, May 5, will be Quarterly Meeting at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. B. T. Lewis and two daughters, Misses Sadie Lewis and Illa Lewis, are on the sick list. Miss Mildred Lewis has not been as well as usual. Many others have been kept in from colds, sore throats for the past few weeks. Mr. Roy A. Grayson has bought property in Albia, a nice place opposite his old home. He was in Albia from Hocking No. 3 making arrangements to that effect. Mr. Earl Bowman and Mr. Floyd Bowman of Des Moines visited in Albia over Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Creoole Hollingsworth, and their mother, Mrs. Allie Bowman, who is in Albia from Museatine. On Friday, May 17, Miss Ruby Pettiford, one of the race's foremost readers, will appear in recital at the A. M. E. church. Miss Pettiford has appeared in Albia before, so will need no recommendation to the public here. Many strangers in Albia the past week. The April month has given us March weather. A train of about 10 or 12 coaches of soldiers passed through Albia to Des Moines on Sunday morning, also returning Sunday evening. BEDFORD ITEMS. Mrs. Mary Keene, the widow of Donald Keene, has gone to Chicago to live awhile with her son. Mrs. Manuel Keene is still in our city. Mrs. How's mother, who lives at Clarinda, is quite sick. Miss Mabel Johnson spent Sunday afternoon with her mother and father at Gravity. Master V. K. Ashford has left our city for a stay at Omaha. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, who spent the winter in St. Joseph, Mo., has returned to her home in Bedford. Rev. W. W. Ewing of Pilgrim Rest Baptist church filled his pulpit Sunday and had good services all day. Mrs. J. W. Robinson, who is on the sick list, is somewhat better at this writing. SIOUX CITY ITEMS Harmony Chapter No. 22, O. E. S., had their chapter of sorrow at the Masonic and Odd Fellows hall, Sunday, April 28, at 3:30. The condition of Mr. John Williams, who has been very ill, remains about the same. Mrs. Carrie Law, D. G. M. N. G. of the H. H. of Ruth of Iowa, returned to her home in Des Moines, Wednesday, April 24, after having presided at the funeral of Mrs. Kate Askew. Mrs. Annie Murphy died Friday evening, April 26, at 221 Pearl street. Sioux City Lodge No. 4655, G. U. O. of O. F., and Sunbeam H. H. of Ruth No. 4961, G. U. O. of O. F., will hold their annual thanksgiving sermon Sunday, May 12, at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. There will be a program in conjunction with the regular ceremony. The bazaar at Malone church April 25 and 26 was a grand success, $45.00 being raised. The drama, "The Last Loaf," was presented Friday evening, April 26, to a fair sized and appreciative audience. The Progressive Club will meet this week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Boyd, entertained by Mrs. Carey. Mr. Jerry Lee of St. Paul, Minn., will attend the annual sermon of the Odd Fellows and H. H. of Ruth the second Sunday in May. Mr. Lee formerly lived in this city and while here he will be the guest of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. Askew. All persons having news for the Bystander, please call the correspondent, Miss Helen Dowdy, Bell phone 2140-M. DES MOINES, IOWA. FRIDAY. MAY 3. 1918. The rally which is going on at the Vine street and Broadway Baptist church is very successful. The Vine street and Baptist Sunday school is very successful under Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood, the superintendent. A very quiet wedding was that of Miss Flora Hisel and Mr. James Jackson, both of this city. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. McCann and a sweet young lady of our town. Mrs. Jackson, through her pleasing way and loving disposition, has gained many friends in her home town. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson will make their home in Ardmore, Mo., where they are residing at present. We wish for them a long, happy married life. Miss Irene Wright, Aleta Pleasant, Henry Braggs and Charles Jackson have returned from a trip to Moberly, Mo. Mrs. Polly Green is in the city, the guest of her parents. Mr. J. Chanler Caston, Loyd Adams and Miss Della Williams were slightly hurt in an auto collision. Prof. Theodore Martin, his wife and two children departed Monday for Columbia, Mo. Rev. A. R. Fox preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. The drama, "Who Shall Win Him," which was given by the second year preparatory department at W. C., was very successful. Miss Elsie Allen has returned from her home in Dalton, Mo., to resume her studies at W. C. The drama entitle thed "The Light Brigade," which was given by the Missionary department at W. C., and which was repeated at the A. M. E. church, was very successfu. Rev: J. W. L. Underwood preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Loyd Davis is able to be out again after a slight spell of illness. Mr. Jackson Griffin and Henry Braggs left Monday for Camp Funston, where they will enter the training camp. Mrs. G. T. Stocks was called home Friday by the death of her grandfather. Friday by the death of her grandmother. Miss Bervarda Pickett was called to the bedside of her sister, Mrs. Baxter, who remains very ill. Mrs. Fred Hoskins has returned to her home in Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Hoskins was called to the bedside of her sister. Mrs. Edgar Harris is on the sick list. For taxi service see Mr. D. L. Howard. The precious daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood has received a check for $50 from her Grandma Underwood in Marion, Abba; also a check for $50 from her Grandma Patrick in Lotasulga, Abba; also a beautiful gold locket and chain from Mrs. Jane Finney of this city. The little darling is enjoying the best of health as we go to press. The fourth year preparatory department of W. C. college will give a literary program Tuesday evening. The theology department of W. C. will give a program Friday night at W. C. The musicale which was given by Miss Tennie Brooks was very successful, although the weather was very disagreeable. Dr. J. E. Smith made a business trip to Moberly. Do You Enjoy Life? A man in good physical condition is almost certain to enjoy life, while the bilious and dyspeptic are despondent, do not enjoy their meals and feel miserable a good share of the time. This ill feeling is nearly always unnecessary. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets to tone up the stomach, improve the digestion and regulate the bowels is all that is needed. Try it. CENTERVILLE NEWS Mrs. J. E. Smith left for Minneapolis Monday night, April 29, to make her future home with the children, Cornelia and Walter Smith. Bro. Whitt Kearney is reported very low at the home of his son, Mr. L. Kearney. Master Mark Carrington is reported much better at this writing. Mr. Elmer Carrington spent a few days with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Carrington, and returned to Des Moines Monday morning. We were all glad to see Mr. Carrington again in our city. The entertainment given Saturday, April 26, for the benefit of the pastor proved to be quite a success. Rev. O. B. Smith left Monday morning for his home in Oskaloosa, after being in the city two weeks to assist Rev. M. Carrington with the meetings. The services were all well attended Sunday and all collections were good. Card of Thanks. The Clio Club of the Second Baptist church wish to thank those who so liberally donated to Sister Anna Kearney, for the benefit of our pastor. Rev. M. Carrington, and especially to the merchants. A neat sum was realized, $54.85 being raised.—Chairman Sister Anna Kearney, Anna Gooding, Lizzie Price, Treasurer Sister Mattie Redding, Secretary Sister Bessie Lee, Captain Bro. Karie Noah. --- GOD AND GOTT By Wilbur D. 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Who teaches torture's terror And laughs at lies and loot? Who holds no faith is fairer Than one to shame a brute? To whom are women shrieking And sobs of children maimed As sweet as some one speaking Of those both loved and fame Who spurns the ill and lowly That falter at his gate? Who holds supremely holy The hoarsest curse of hate? Oh, bestial, hellish being— On God's great name a blot! Unthinking and unseeing, The Prussians call it Gott! BLOOD or BREAD Others are giving their blood. You will shorten the war- ave life if you eat only what you need and waste nothing. BLOOD or BREAD Others are giving their blood You will shorten the war- save life if you eat only what you need, and waste nothing UNITED STATES TOOD ADMINISTRATION EVERYONE MUST HELP. Wars cannot be fought without every financial demand upon the Nazi The rich of this country cannot the men of the country cannot do cannot do it alone; but all of us, the garding partizanship, forgetting se supremacy of right and determining ideals and secure the safety of America and splendid work which God has c not be fought without money, and upon the Treaty demand upon the Nation. If this country cannot alone meet the needs of the country cannot do it alone; the womer of alone; but all of us, the people of the United Nationship, forgetting selfish interests, thinking light and determining to vindicate the majesty of the safety of America and civilization, can work which God has called upon us to do. W. G. M. Secretary of the Wars cannot be fought without money, and upon the Treasury centers every financial demand upon the Nation. 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The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents The race has long been recognized as being able to become perfect soldiers. In this hour of need we have proven to be no slackers, but real good backers, and are determined to win this war against might. We come from North, South, East and West. In every National Army cantonment we can be seen preparing for the struggle over there. I once heard the expression that Negroes were only good for foot soldiers. "Tim will tell the tale." So it has. I speak now of one of the highest branches of military service, the signal corps. Des Moines can add two stars to its service, flag for Private McCarson and the writer, who are now in Company C of the 325th Field Signal Battalion. We are blessed with the fruit of American Negro youth, among which are not only many college men, but those skilled in various trades, which is a qualification of this branch of service. We have electricians, telephone, telegraph operators, wireless experts, auto and motorcycle mechanics, photographers and even those learned in aeronautics. For the past few months we have been busy learning the mysterious dots and dashes of the telegraph code. Have been deep into the science of telephoneology and wireless. The 325th Field Signal Battalion is making good. When it comes to radio, telephone, switchboard and telegraph operators, we have them. Out of about 450 members there has been 175 non-commissioner officers appointed, and they are still being appointed as rapidly as the men show their ability. The highest appointments, with the exception of our three commissioned officers, were the grade of sergeants and sergeants first class, Charles B. Hutchinson being the first to be appointed first class sergeant and Robert E. Lawson being the second. Ben B. Coleman, Luther B. Williams and William Elliott proved to be radio bugs, so they were sent to Camp Vale, N. J., for technical instruction as radio repairmen. Our next door neighbors, the 317th Engineers, gave a festival one evening last week. The ladies came from miles around. The affair proved to be a gala event for the signal corps boys. The best of movies are being shown at the Y. M. C. A. One is lucky when he gets a seat these fine evenings. Co. C has its own barber shop, its own panatorium and shining parlor. Each week Sunday school is conducted in the mess hall and is well attended. Sergeant Oxley Lawrence is conducting a singing class. He wants every member of Co. C to become a singer. Several original songs have been composed by the boys. The fourth officers' training school is to open soon. Over 75 applications have been presented to the company commander by men of this command. Ten per cent of Companies A, B and C will be given a chance to win commissions. The Third Liberty Loan drive is now on. The 325th F. S. Bn. is not behind. 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Beatrice, Newbury, Bee BEEVERER Bee BEEVERER brown THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd. Histories Room Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXIV No. 45 With The Colors By Gus Durdan, Des Moines, Iowa Son's Diary. There are times in the life of every person when the dark clouds brew and seem to eclipse the joys of living. So in the life of an army, comes the periods of unrest, dissention and forebodings of ill. Everything seems to be growing worse. In the words of the boys, "The bottom is dropping out of things." Why this is, no one knows, but every one feels the sting of the conditions. Everyone is more or less dependent. The company to which I have been assigned has moved up into barracks. Here we are surrounded on all sides by white comrades in arms. Of these, some come from the far northwest, some from the east, and too many from the very bowels of the south. These latter bring with them all the pent up hatred of their grandsires. At the least provocation, this is belched forth to the discomfort of the black soldiers. Every occasion for widening the breach between the two races of soldiers seems to be welcomed, whether it is a scuffle at the canteen or the reluctant yielding of half the road when in line of march. The white sentries on post seem too eager to pass uncomplimentary remarks about the colored soldiers as they pass. On last Saturday evening a very unfortunate occurrence took place. But it was not of the magnitude that the writers for a few papers reported it to be, nor did it deserve the publicity which has been given it. It was purely a local brawl, no more than happens every Saturday evening around the saloons or pool halls of any large city. It is not the incident itself that causes the boys of Camp Hill a few extra hours of worry, nor is it the fact that the occurrence has been heralded throughout the United States. But we are chagrined by the tone of the reports. We stevedores must bear the brunt of the criticism. We alone are blamed. We may be partly at fault because we are Negroes and are in the south. But other than those facts we are innocent. For three days I have laid on a hospital cot just next to a boy who was shot in the fray, and who probably will lose the use of one leg. I have listened to his moanings. I have heard his unconscious ravings, and I have talked with him during his conscious spell. From him and from another boy who was shot and has since died, I have obtained the following report. Within a stone throw of Camp Hill are a number of "get-rich-quick" stores, where the boys are literally robbed. They are overcharged for everything and are often short changed. Occasionally some of the boys object to these. On last Saturday some soldiers witnessed one of their comrades being overcharged, short changed, and then alrised. They resented it and demanded that the man be given his exact change. The store keeper refused to do this. During the course of the argument which ensued, some one called the Corporal of the guard. The boys knew that they would be confined in the guard house and two-thirds of their pay taken away for being out without permission and disturbing the peace, so they ran. The guards commanded them to halt, but in their fright, the boys failed to obey. In the midst of the shots that followed, one man was killed Bradford's Barber Shop 226 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, Prop. A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal. 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. Phone 600 Red 6440 Eight St. Roy E. Handy Funeral Director ITALIAN METHOD OF EMBALMING Des Moines, Iowa were wounded, not one was in the store. instantly, one mortally wounded, and a third suffured the fracturing of a bone in each of his legs. Of the men that They were all across the street at a soft drink stand. This occurrence will never be repeated, patronizing any stores other than government canteens. These incidents may be essential in making the world Safe for Democracy. To the average thinker they are poor means of bringing about the Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man. A soldier must not question the why of these conditions. It is for him, only to die, and by sacrificing his life, make for a better and safer world for his posterity. So when the dark clouds of inward strife, which are now hovering o'er, are cleared away, we black boys to whom it is permitted to survive the tests hope to find a clear sky of fraternal love and a square deal for all mankind. (To be continued) ALBIA NEWS. Sunday, May 5, will be Quarterly Meeting at the A. M. E. chureh. Meeting at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. B. T. Lewis and two daughters, Misses Sadie Lewis and Illa Lewis, are on the sick list. Miss Mildred Lewis has not been as well as usual. Many others have been kept in from colds, sore throats for the past few weeks. Mr. Roy A. Grayson has bought property in Albia, a nice place opposite his old home. He was in Albia from Hocking No. 3 making arrangements to that effect. Mr. Earl Bowman and Mr. Floyd Bowman of Des Moines visited in Albia over Sunday with their sister, Mrs. Creolo Hollingsworth, and their mother, Mrs. Allie Bowman, who is in Albia from Museatine. On Friday, May 17, Miss Ruby Pettiford, one of the race's foremost readers, will appear in recital at the A. M. E. church. Miss Pettiford has appeared in Albia before, so will need no recommendation to the public here. Many strangers in Albia the past week. The April month has given us March weather. A train of about 19 or 12 coaches of soldiers passed through Albia to Des Moines on Sunday morning, also returning Sunday evening. BEDFORD ITEMS. Mrs. Mary Keene, the widow of Donald Keene, has gone to Chicago to live awhile with her son. Mrs. Manuel Keene is still in our city. Mrs. How's mother, who lives at Clarinda, is quite sick. Miss Mabel Johnson spent Sunday afternoon with her mother and father at Gravity. Master V. K. Ashford has left our city for a stay at Omaha. Mrs. Sarah Johnson, who spent the winter in St. Joseph, Mo., has returned to her home in Bedford. Rev. W. W. Ewing of Pilgrim Best Baptist church filled his pulpit Sunday and had good services all day. Mrs. J. W. Robinson, who is on the sick list, is somewhat better at this writing. SIOUX CITY ITEMS Harmony Chapter No. 22, O. E. S., had their chapter of sorrow at the Masonic and Odd Fellows hall, Sunday, April 28, at 3:30. The condition of Mr. John Williams, who has been very ill, remains about the same. Mrs. Carrie Law, D. G. M. N. G. of the H. H. of Ruth of Iowa, returned to her home in Des Moines, Wednesday, April 24, after having presided at the funeral of Mrs. Kate Askew. Mrs. Annie Murphy died Friday evening, April 26, at 221 Pearl street. Sioux City City Lodge No. 4655, G. U. O. of O. F., and Sunbeam H. H. of Ruth No. 4961, G. U. O. of O. F., will hold their annual thanksgiving sermon Sunday, May 12, at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. There will be a program in conjunction with the regular ceremony. The bazaar at Malone church April 25 and 26 was a grand success, $45.00 being raised. The drama, "The Last Leaf," was presented Friday evening, April 26, to a fair sized and appreciative audience. The Progressive Club will meet this week at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Boyd, entertained by Mrs. Carey. Mr. Jerry Lee of St. Paul, Minn., will attend the annual sermon of the Odd Fellows and H. H. of Ruth the second Sunday in May. Mr. Lee formerly lived in this city and while here he will be the guest of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. Askew. All persons having news for the Bystander, please call the correspondent, Miss Helen Dowdy, Bell phone 2140-M. MAOON, MO., NEWS. The rally which is going on at the Vine street and Broadway Baptist church is very successful. The Vine street and Baptist Sunday school is very successful under Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood, the superintendent. A very quiet wedding was that of Miss Flora Hisel and Mr. James Jackson, both of this city. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. McCann and a sweet young lady of our town. Mrs. Jackson, through her pleasing way and loving disposition, has gained many friends in her home town. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson will make their home in Ardmore, Mo., where they are residing at present. We wish for them a long, happy married life. Miss Irene Wright, Aleta Pleasanta, Henry Braggs and Charles Jackson have returned from a trip to Moberly, Mo. Mrs. Polly Green is in the city, the guest of her parents. Mr. J. Chanler Caston, Loyd Adams and Miss Della Williams were slightly hurt in an auto collision. Prof. Theodore Martin, his wife and two children departed Monday for Columbia, Mo. Rev. A. R. Fox preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. The drama, "Who Shall Win Him," which was given by the second year preparatory department at W. C., was very successful. Miss Elsie Allen has returned from her home in Dalton, Mo., to resume her studies at W. C. The drama entitle thed "The Light Brigade," which was given by the Missionary department at W. C., and which was repeated at the A. M. E. church, was very successfu. Rev: J. W. L. Underwood preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Mr. Loyd Davis is able to be out again after a slight spell of illness. Mr. Jackson Griffin and Henry Braggs left Monday for Camp Funston, where they will enter the training camp. Mrs. G. T. Stocks was called home Friday by the death of her grandfather. Miss Bervanda Pickett was called to the bedside of her sister; Mrs. Baxter, who remains very ill. Mrs. Fred Hoskins has returned to her home in Rock Island, Ill. Mrs. Hoskins was called to the bedside of her sister. Mrs. Edgar Harris is on the sick list. For taxi service see Mr. D. L. Howard. The precious daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood has received a check for $50 from her Grandma Underwood in Marion, Abba; also a check for $50 from her Grandma Patrick in Lotasulga, Abba; also a beautiful gold locket and chain from Mrs. Jane Finney of this city. The little darling is enjoying the best of health as we go to press. The fourth year preparatory department of W. C. college will give a literacy program Tuesday evening. The theology department of W. C. will give a program Friday night at W. C. The musicale which was given by Miss Tennie Brooks was very successful, although the weather was very disagreeable. Dr. J. E. Smith made a business trip to Moberly. Do You Enjoy Life? A man in good physical condition is almost certain to enjoy life, while the bilious and dyspeptic are despondent, do not enjoy their meals and feel miserable a good share of the time. This ill feeling is nearly always unnecessary. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets to tone up the stomach, improve the digestion and regulate the bowels is all that is needed. Try it. CENTERVILLE NEWS Mrs. J. E. Smith left for Minneapolis Monday night, April 29, to make her future home with the children, Cornelia and Walter Smith. Bro. Whitt Kearney is reported very low at the home of his son, Mr. L. Kearney. Master Mark Carrington is reported much better at this writing. Mr. Elmer Carrington spent a few days with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Carrington, and returned to Des Moines Monday morning. We were all glad to see Mr. Carrington again in our city. The entertainment given Saturday, April 26, for the benefit of the pastor proved to be quite a success. Rev. O. B. Smith left Monday morning for his home in Oskaloosa, after being in the city two weeks to assist Rev. M. Carrington with the meetings. The services were all well attended Sunday and all collections were good. Card of Thanks. The Clio Club of the Second Baptist church wish to thank those who so liberally donated to Sister Anna Kearney, for the benefit of our pastor. Rev. M. Carrington, and especially to the merchants. A neat sum was realized, $54.85 being raised.—Chairman Sister Anna Kearney, Anna Gooding, Lizzie Price, Treasurer Sister Mattie Redding, Secretary Sister Bessie Lee, Captain Bro. Karie Noah. --- GOD AND GOTT By Wilbur D. Nesbit Who soothes the And heals the Who gives us f The songs we Who taught us Who guards us Who links our And sanctified Who girds our That we may Who blesses we And bids us Oh, whispered in From cradle Our name—our The hallowed Who teaches to And laughs a Who holds no Than one to To whom are And sobs of As sweet as so Of those both Who spurns the That falter a Who holds super The hoarsest Oh, bestial, hel On God's great Unthinking and The Prussian BLOOD Others are g You will sho save life if you you need and Who soothes the sighs of sorrow And heals the hurts of pain? Who gives us for the morrow The songs we sing again? Who taught us love for others? Who guards us as we roam? Who links our hands as brothers And sanctifies the home? Who girds our souls with surene That we may cast out fear? Who blesses woman's pureness And bids us hold it dear? Oh, whispered in our praying From cradle to the sod Our name—our faith displaying— The hallowed name of God! Who teaches torture's terror And laughs at lies and loot? Who holds no faith is fairer Than one to shame a brute? To whom are women shrieking And sobs of children maimed As sweet as some one speaking Of those both loved and fame Who spurns the ill and lowly That falter at his gate? Who holds supremely holy The hoarsest curse of hate? Oh, bestial, hellish being— On God's great name a blot! Unthinking and unseeing, The Prussians call it Gott! BLOOD or BREAD Others are giving their blood You will shorten the war- ave life if you eat only what you need and waste nothing. BLOOD or BREAD Others are giving their blood You will shorten the war- save life if you eat only what you need and waste nothing UNITED STATES FOOD ADMINISTRATION EVERYONE MUST HELP. Wars cannot be fought without every financial demand upon the N. The rich of this country cannot the men of the country cannot do cannot do it alone; but all of us, the garding partizanhip, forgetting a supremacy of right and determining ideals and secure the safety of America and splendid work which God has not be fought without money, and upon the Treason and demand upon the Nation. Of this country cannot alone meet the needs of the country cannot do it alone; the womer of alone; but all of us, the people of the United Nationship, forgetting selfish Interests, thinking right and determining to vindicate the majesty sure the safety of America and civilization, can work which God has called upon us to do. W. G. M Secretary of the Wars cannot be fought without money, and upon the Treasury centers every financial demand upon the Nation. The rich of this country cannot alone meet the needs of the Nation; the men of the country cannot do it alone; the women of the country cannot do it alone; but all of us, the people of the United States, disregarding partizanhip, forgetting selfish interests, thinking only of the supremacy of right and determining to vindicate the majesty of American ideals and secure the safety of America and civilization, can do the great and splendid work which God has called upon us to do. About Rheumatism. Rheumatism causes more pain and suffering than any other disease, for the reason that it is the most common of all ills, and it is certainly gratifying to sufferers to know that there is a remedy that will afford relief, and make rest and sleep possible. It is called Chamberlain's Liniment. the sighs of sorrow the hurts of pain? for the morrow sing again? love for others? as we roam? hands as brothers the home? souls with sureness cast out fear? man's pureness hold it dear? our praying to the sod faith displaying— name of God! furture's terror lies and loot? faith is fairer shame a brute? women shrieking children maimed one one speaking loved and famed? ill and lowly his gate? remely holy curse of hate? ish being— name a blot! unseeing, call it Gott! for BREAD ing their blood ten the war- e eat only what waste nothing money, and upon the Treasury centers ation. afone meet the needs of the Nation; it alone; the woman of the country the people of the United States, diar- fish Interests, thinking only of the to vindicate the majesty of American fica and civilization, can do the great alled upon us to do. W. G. McADOO, Secretary of the Treasury. The Best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents HAPPINESS AT CAMP SHERMAN By Private Claud Fry Written Special for Bystander The race has long been recognized as being able to become perfect soldiers. In this hour of need we have proven to be no slackers, but real good backers, and are determined to win this war against might. We come from North, South, East and West. In every National Army cantonment we can be seen preparing for the struggle over there. I once heard the expression that Negroes were only good for foot soldiers. "Tim will tell the tale." So it has. I speak now of one of the highest branches of military service, the signal corps. Des Moines can add two stars to its service flag for Private McCarson and the writer, who are now in Company C of the 325th Field Signal Battalion. We are blessed with the fruit of American Negro youth, among which are not only many college men, but those skilled in various trades, which is a qualification of this branch of service. We have electricians, telephone, telegraph operators, wireless experts, auto and motorcycle mechanics, photographers and even those learned in aeronautics. For the past few months we have been busy learning the mysterious dots and dashes of the telegraph code. Have been deep into the science of telephoneology and wireless. The 325th Field Signal Battalion is making good. When it comes to radio, telephone, switchboard and telegraph operators, we have them. Out of about 450 members there has been 175 non-commissioner officers appointed, and they are still being appointed as rapidly as the men show their ability. The highest appointments, with the exception of the three commissioned officers, were the grade of sergeants and sergeants first class, Charles B. Hutchinson being the first to be appointed first class sergeant and Robert E. Lawson being the second. Ben B. Coleman, Luther B. Williams and William Elliott proved to be radio bugs, so they were sent to Camp Vale, N. J., for technical instruction as radio repairmen. Our next door neighbors, the 317th Engineers, gave a festival one evening last week. The ladies came from miles around. The affair proved to be a gala event for the signal boys boys. The best of movies are being shown at the Y. M. C. A. One is lucky when he gets a seat these fine evenings. Each week Sunday school is conducted in the mess hall and is well attended. Sergeant Oxley Lawrence is conducting a singing class. He wants every member of Co. C to become a singer. Several original songs have been composed by the boys. The fourth officers' training school is to open soon. Over 75 applications have been presented to the company commander by men of this command. Ten per cent of Companies A, B and C will be given a chance to win commissions. The Third Liberty Loan drive is now on. The 325th F. S. Bn. is not behind. Not only did they take part in the Liberty Loan parade, which marched through the streets of Chillicothe, Ohio, but are liberally taking advantage of the exceptional bond offer for enlisted men. For a Sprained Ankle. As soon as possible after the injury is received get a bottle of Chamberlain's Liniment and follow the plain printed directions which accompany the bottle. Madam Beatrice Crank's BEAUTY SHOP 920 CENTER STREET Manufacturer of all kinds of HAIR GOODS Shampooing, Hair Dressing, Facial Massage and Manicuring. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED FRESH EGGS Most prizes when eggs are at hay prices, eat fresh once at summer prices. EGG PRESERVER Keeps eggs for poaching, belling, frying as whipping for jams. Grown on for 10 months. Preserving eggs but 2 per diet. For the enough for 50 dozen eggs. Buy frozen or dragged over, or send order direct to Herbert A. Wilkinson, Milwaukee Bee Holmes Nova BYTANDARE FUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA Published every Friday by the By- stander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mul- berry streets. Phone, alum 800. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year $1.50 Six months .75 Three months .50 Entered at the postoffice as sec- ond class matter. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to The Bystander Company. All subscriptions payable in advance. Advertising rates for display ads 25 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For church and secret societies where admission is charged, one-half of the above-mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc., terms are given on application. 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EDITORIALS Camp Dodge to Have Training School for Infantrymen. Colored Soldiers' of Present Regiments Eligible. Washington, D. C., May 2—Schools for the training of colored officers are to be opened May 15 at Camp Meade, Md., and Camp Dodge, Iowa, the war department announced today. The Maryland school will train officers for artillery duty and the Iowa school will be for applicants for infantry duty. The two schools will be similar to the officers' training schools at all other canteens, although the students will be drawn from the two camps where regiments of colored conscripts are located and from Wilberforce University, Wilberforce O., the only colored school recognized by the war department to furnish students to the camps. Colored men in the regular army also are eligible for admission to the camps, the total enrollment of which will not exceed 2 per cent of the total number of corps in the service. The graduates of the two colleges will commissions as second lieutenants and be eligible for the rank when vacancies occur among colored troops; A GREAT RALLY. There was one of the greatest and most unique gatherings at the city Auditorium on Sunday, April 28, ever known in this state or city, when more than three thousand people crowded into the Auditorium, representing the eight colored churches of Des Moines. These churches came together in a union competitive rally, and for the purpose of forming a closer relationship and mutual understanding, at such a time as this, when all men should be displaying the truest bonds of brotherhood. The meeting accomplished its purpose. Never before has there been a meeting of any kind held in this city where so much of the real brotherhood must be spilled out was shown. All the photos of under excellent direction of Miss Ethel Bower joined in one great melodious chorus and thrilled the audience with their harmonious voices, showing that their two months of hard practice had been well spent. Dr. H. R. Wilson of Texas gave a most inspiring address, using as the basis of his discourse, "The people had a mind to work." Then each pastor of the eight churches made five minute appeals for financial assistance. Then the finance department follows: The Union Baptist, Bey. J. H. Total contributions ..... $1,335.00 Everyone was overjoyed and a broad smile seemed to mark every face. Then Rev H. A. Perry read the following resolutions: Whereas we are living in a new and progressive age, and we are a distinct race, called from the diamond fields of Africa to the cream of civilization, and Whereas, this race is being lynched, burned at the stake and variously persecuted, at such a time as this when this nation should be seenced and great bombs are being dropped almost continuously, especially in the Southland, where here and there mob violence reigns. Therefore be it resolved, that this race proclaim and celebrate the first Saturday in August as a national racial holiday, that this day shall be held annually as a day of review of the events of injustice meted out to the race during the past year, that epistles of the nation to every authority in the nation, state and county and even country places wherever the uneven hand of justice is used, and that this day shall be held sacred to us, until mob violence shall be driven from the face of the earth. Signed: H. A. Perry, Geo. W. Robinson, Samuel Bates, S. L. Birt, E. S. Holges, Joe Renolds, H. E. King, E. R. Wilson, M. Turney. I desire to announce that I am a candidate for nomination for a second term as State Senator from Polk County, subject to the republican primaries June 3, 1918. ADDISON M. PARKER. FINAL NOTICE OF CANCELLA TION OF CONTRACT. To John F. Greve, John Frederick Greve and Mrs. John F. Greve; You, and each of you, are hereby notified that you have failed to perform the contract and agreement entered into by you, John F. Greve, with J. Levitt on the 3rd day of November, A. D. 1918, for the purchase of the following described real estate situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot 6, block 22, Highland Park, an addition now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines. Your failure to perform said contract and agreements consists of the following matters, towit: Amount of principal interest, taxes and insurance, which should have been paid to this date according to contract, $75.00. Amount which has been paid, as per payments made, $45.00. Amount past due and unpaid, $30.00 And by reason thereof the said J. Levit does now, in accordance with said contract and the provisions of section 4299, chapter 7, title 21, of the code of Iowa (1897) as amended, cause this notice to be served upon you of his intention to forfeit and cancel the said contract after thirty days (30) from the completed service of this notice, and that unless you within the said thirty (30) days perform all the obligations of said contract on your part delinquent and make all payments of principal, interest, taxes and insurance and as above set forth, and also pay the cost of serving this notice, that said contract and all your rights therein and thereunder, in and to said real estate described, shall be declared null and void and forfeited and shall cease and determine, and you will govern yourselves accordingly. The aforesaid contract is recorded in Book 751, page 117, of the records of Polk county, Iowa. Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 0th day of April. A. D. 1918. Put the Dollar to Work. When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. The True and the False. The president of a bank, when asked by a young clerk how he could distinguish the counterfeit bills from the good, said: "Get familiar with the good bills, and you will recognize the bad bills at sight." Here is a vast volume of general wisdom summed up in a tingle sentence—Christian Herrild. Until a New Jersey man tried to corner the potato crop of his neighborhood the mosquito was considered the most undesirable predatory insect produced in that section of the country. THE BYSTANDER GROCERS HELP IN 50-50 PLAN SIGN PLEDGE TO CARRY OUT FOOD ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM. Explain New Wheat Ruling to Thousands of Customers—Insures Greater Food Saving. Grocers of the nation have accepted enthusiastically the 50-50 basis for the purchase of wheat flour and are doing their utmost to explain the new regulation to the housewife. This ruling by the U. S. Food Administration requires each purchaser of wheat flour to buy one pound of cereal substitute, one kind or assorted, for every pound of wheat flour. It was necessary to restrict the use of wheat flour in order that the allies and our fighting forces abroad might be assured of an adequate supply of wheat to meet their vital needs. This supply must come from our savings because we have already sent our normal surplus. Wheat saving pledge cards were forwarded by the Food Administration to all retail food merchants, and these are being signed and posted in stores throughout the country. This card states, "We pledge ourselves loyally to carry out the Food Administration program. In accordance with this order we will not sell any wheat flour except where the purchaser buys an equal weight of one or more of the following, a greater use of which in the home will save wheat: "Cornmeal, corn flour, edible corn starch, hominy, corn grits, barley flour, potato flour, sweet potato flour, soy bean flour, fetirita flour and meals, rice, rice flour, oatmeal, rolled oats and buckwheat flour." Some confusion has resulted on the part of the consumer in construing this "50-50" ruling to mean that an equal amount in value of substitutes must be purchased with wheat flour. This is a mistaken idea. The ruling states that the consumer in purchasing flour shall "buy at the same time an equal weight of other cereals." One exception to this ruling is concerning graham flour and whole wheat flour, which may be sold at the ratio of three pounds to five pounds of wheat flour. This provision is made because approximately 25 per cent more of the wheat berry is used in the manufacture of these flours than standard wheat flour. Another exception is that concerning mixed flours containing less than 50 per cent, of wheat flour, which may be sold without substitutes. Retailers, however, are forbidden to sell mixed flours containing more than 50 per cent, of wheat flour to any person unless the amount of wheat flour substitutes sold is sufficient to make the total amount of substitutes, including those mixed in flours, equal to the total amount in wheat flour in the mixed flour. For instance, if any mixed flour is purchased containing 60 per cent, wheat flour and 40 per cent, substitutes it is necessary that an additional 20 per cent, of substitutes be purchased. This brings it to the basis of one pound of substitutes for each pound of wheat flour. A special exemption may be granted upon application in the case of specially prepared infants' and invalidis' food containing flour where the necessity is shown. Some misunderstanding seems to exist on the part of consumers in assuming that with the purchase of wheat flour one must confine the additional 50 per cent, purchase to one of the substitutes. This is not the case. One may select from the entire range of substitutes a sufficient amount of each to bring the total weight of all substitutes equal to the weight of the wheat flour purchased. For instance, if a purchase of 24 pounds of wheat flour is made a range of substitutes may be selected as follows: Cornmeal, 8 pounds; corn grits, 4 pounds; rice, 4 pounds; buckwheat, 2 pounds; corn starch, 1 pound; hominy, 2 pounds; rolled oats, 3 pounds. These substitutes may be used in the following manner: Cornmeal, 8 Pounds.—Corn bread, no flour; corn muffins or spoon bread, one-fourth flour or one-third rice or one-third hominy; 20 per cent. substitutes in whole bread. Corn Starch, 1 Pound.—Thickening gravy, making custard, one-third substitute in cake. Corn Grits, 4 Pounds.—Fried like mush, used with meal in making corn bread. Rolled Oats, 3 Pounds.—One-fourth to one-third substitutes in bread, one-half substitute in muffins; breakfast porridge, use freely; oatmeal cookies, oatmeal soup. Buckwheat Flour, 2 Pounds.—One-fourth substitute in bread, buckwheat cakes. Hominy, 2 Pounds.—Bolled for dinner, baked for dinner, with cheese sauce. Rice, 4 Pounds.—One-fourth substitute in wheat bread, one-third substitute in corn bread, boiled for dinner (a bread cut), as a breakfast food, to thicken soups, rice pudding instead of cake or pie, rice batter cakes. Several grocers have stated that their customers who strictly observe the 11 wheatless meals each week find it necessary to buy substitutes in addition to those ordered under the 50-50 blue. ALLIES DEMAND MORE CEREALS American Meat Restrictions Relaxed to Effect Greater Wheat Savings. ARGENTINE ARRIVALS SHORT. Meat Supply Here Considerably Enlarged — Feed Administration However, Warms Against The allies have made further and increased demands for breadstuffs, these enlarged demands being caused to some degree by shortage in arrivals from the Argentine. It is, therefore, necessary for the U. S. Food Administration to urge a still further reduction in the consumption of bread and breadstuffs generally if we are to meet our export necessities. The Food Administration has issued a statement explaining the situation in detail, particularly the reasons which lead it, for the purpose of centering effort for the time being upon the cereal situation to relax temporarily the restrictions on meat consumption. Experience shows, this statement says, that the consumption of bread-stuffs is intimately associated with the consumption of meat. For various reasons our supplies of meat for the next two or three months are considerably enlarged, and we can supply the allies with all of the meat products which transportation facilities render possible and at the same time somewhat increase our own consumption. In these circumstances the Food Administration considers it wise to relax the voluntary restrictions on meat consumption to some extent with a view to further decreasing bread consumption. Conservation of food must be adjusted to meet necessities from time to time, for neither production, nor allied demands are constant factors, nor can any of these factors be anticipated for long periods in advance in the disturbed conditions in which we at present live. While the world situation is not one that warrants any relaxation in the efforts to eliminate waste or to relax economy in food, the Administration desires to secure better adjustment in food balances. So long as the present conditions continue the only special restrictions we ask are the beefless and porkless Tuesday. The meatless meal and the porkless Saturday are no longer asked. The farmers of the United States are responding to the national call to increase hog production. Their increase, to all appearances, is being attained more rapidly. Of more immediate importance, however, are several complex factors which have effected an immediate increase in meat supplies. The transportation shortage before the government took over the railroads, the bad weather in January and early in February, the large percentage of immature corn in the last harvest and the necessity of feeding this corn as rapidly as possible to save it from decay, have not only resulted in backing up the animals—particularly hogs—on the farms for a longer period of feeding, but have resulted in a great increase in their average weight and will result, with improved transportation conditions, which already appear, in larger than normal arrivals at market for the next two or three months. The weight of hogs coming to the market for the past two weeks indicates an increase in weight of from an average of 203 pounds last year to the almost unprecedented average of 232 pounds, or a net increase in their meat value of over 15 per cent. This is a distinct addition to the nation's meat supply. It therefore now seems certain that we have such enlarged supplies for at least some months to come, that we can not only increase our exports to the allies to the full extent of their transportation facilities, but at the same time can properly increase our domestic consumption. The response of the public to our requests for reduced consumption of meat during the past few months has been most gratifying, and this service alone has enabled the government during this period to provide such supplies as transportation to the allies permitted. The Administration also suggests that in those parts of the country where the old fashioned home preservation of pork is still the custom, this practice should be extended at the present time, as it will relieve the burden upon transportation to and from the packing houses and is economically sound as saving the cost of packing operations and at the same time will provide home supplies of pork to last over the months of decreased supplies. The Food Administration desires to repeat that it does not want to give the impression that these are times when simplicity and moderation of living are not critically necessary, but that its sole desire is to secure an adjustment between our different food supplies and meet changing conditions from time to time and to keep the public fully and frankly advised of its position with the full confidence and reliance that whenever it becomes necessary renewed appeals for saving will met the same loyal response as in the past. Madam.M. Brook's Magic Hair Grower This magic hair grower, scalp preserver and dandruff remover is one of the very latest on the market and it has been a wonderful success. It is sanitary, helpful and does not destroy the hair nor injure the scalp. It can be used without straightening irons. Price per box, 50c, and glosing for straightening, 35. Agents wanted in every town in the U.S. Write to Brooks Des Moines, Iowa 1623 Searle Street, With Rock Chick Food Food for Young Chicks a grain in fine granulated form without not "loaded" with grit or shell. We know its quality. ation containing all the elements required weeks old, after which they may be fed on Prices quoted on request. of poultry supplier which used in our catalogue which application. Ask for one. Company nut Street - Iowa As Age Advances the Liver Requires occasional slight stimulation. CARTER'S LITTLE LIVER PILLS correct CONSTIPATION. Genuino bears signature New Food usually indicate the absence of Iron in the blood. Carter's Iron Pills a condition which will be greatly helped by QUE BONNETS"—A New Fabric with New Features. moves the neck of the woman who wrests a beautiful, durable fabric without wrinkling, repels dust and launder perfectly. 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FINAL NOTICE OF CANCELLA- TION OF CONTRACT. To Owen Delaney and Mrs. Owen Delaney: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that you have failed to per- form the contract and agreement entered into by you, Owen Delaney, with J. E Loan on the 29th day of September, A. D. 1916, for the purchase of the following described real estate situated in Polk county, Iowa, towit; Lot 153 in L. M. Mann's 1st addition to Oak Park, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines. Your failure to perform said contract and agreements consists of the following matters, towit: Amount of principal interest, taxes and insurance, which should have been paid to this date according to contract, $135. Amount which has been paid, as per payments made, $85.00. NO NEED TO HAVE KINKY HAIR Amount past due and unpaid, $50.00 Amount past due and unpaid, $0.00 And by reason thereof the said J. Levitt, present owner of contract, does now in accordance with said contract and the provisions of section 4299, chapter 7, title 21, of the code of Iowa (1897) as amended, cause this notice to be served upon you of his intention to forfeit and cancel the said contract after thirty days (30) from the completed service of this notice, and that unless you within the said thirty (30) days perform all the obligations of said contract on your part delinquent and make all payments of principal, interest, taxes and insurance and as above set forth, and also pay the cost of serving this notice, that said contract and all your rights therein and thereunder, in and to said real estate described, shall be declared null and void and forfeited and shall cease and determine, and you will govern yourselves accordingly. Iowa, this 1918. J. Levitt. MC CALL'S MAGAZINE MC CALL MAGAZINE Fashion Authority Dated at Des Moines, Iowa, this 10th day of April. A. D. 1918. J. Levitt. SAM. 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All the churches of color of the city were largely represented at the Competitive Bally held at the Auditorium Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Dr. H. R. Wilson of Waco, Tex., who was the speaker of the occasion, held the vast congregation spellbound for a few minutes. The large chorus, under the direction of St. Paul's chorister, Miss Bomar, acquitted themselves nobly. Rev. H. A. Perry, pastor of the church, kept the bill rolling. When the money counted St. Paul led, with Bethel A. M. E. a close second, Maple Street Baptist third, etc. The spirit of unity prevailed and clearly demonstrated Des Moines to be a church going city. Rev. H. A. Perry, pastor of Bethel, was the originator of the movement and deserves much praise. Sen. Lafe Young, Sr., spoke at St. Paul Tuesday evening. Quarterly Communion Sunday, May 5, P. E. Ferribee in charge. Let the membership make this the best in the history of the conference day. Come and spend the day at the church. The choir will serve dinner in the dining room. Sunday School at the usual hour. Subject: "Jesus See New Standard of Love!" Mark 10:17-27. Thought: Is his standard yours? The character referred to was a moralist—Jesus loved this characteristic, but asks for more. Parents, send the children. P. E. Ferribee will be asked to conduct the review. C. E. League 6:30 p. m., consecration meeting. A Missionary Tea will be given at the parsonage Tuesday, May 7th. The society is planning for the entertainment of the Chicago Conference Branch convention which will meet in this city June 26. This convention will bring to our church some of the leading church women of the connection—including the leading church members of the city of Chicago, who noted evangelist, Mrs. Nora Taylor, who recently toured the Bermuda Islands, and the lay women of the big Chicago Conference. Programs are out and will appear in this paper at a later date. Sister Bell Bonner is on the sick list. The members who have pledged on the Building Fund are urged to keep up, and those who have pledged and have not started their payments, begin today. Our system of financing the building is one of the best and easiest. we fulfill our obligations there will no large debt left to sap our religious enthusiasm. Begin with the fir ASunday in May. Trustees Dixon and Edwards have gone over the ton. Steward A. Morris and a number of the faithful women are nearing the goal. The pastor, Rev. Birt, has been very much indisposed the past week. He was absent from the weekly meetings. The S. L. B. Club, named in honor of the builder of the new St. Paul, is following in the steps of the one for whom named—bringing things to pass. They will give a Mav day dete at the home of Mrs. Alex Griffen, Friday, May 10. Good music. Everyone invited. The Alter Guild under the wise leadership of Mrs. Dora McGuire is working hard for the new St. Paul. St. Paul Aid, Hyde Park, under Mrs. Bell Drew, is working hard for the new church. Callanand Mary B. Talbert Clubs have contributed largely to the building fund. Their account on the subscription book is growing. The Sewing Circle, Mrs. Mattie Warrick president, is busy these days. The large and progressive membership of St. Paul can afford ten weekly clubs. Let the members who possess leadership come out of the corner of obscurity, organize and work for the new church. Do this, don't waste time or talent. S. L. Birt, Pastor. E. A. London's BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Complying strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street Phone Wal. 2314 R. Hobson W. L. Beaty LONDON'S POOL HALL Choice Line of Cigars, Candy and Soft Drinks. J. W. SMITH, Prop. The funeral of Mother Gardener, an old and faithful member of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, will be held at St. Paul Sunday at 1:30 p. m. Rev. S. L. Birt in charge. Sgt. Guyger and wife entertained Mrs. Bud Smith and Mrs. Wm. Shackelford at dinner Monday. Rev. Perry of Bethel A. M. E. church has been suffering from a gripe this week. The Des Moines District Conference Sunday School, District Missionary and the Allen C. E. League convention will meet in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, June 4th to 7th. Mrs. Orey Weldon underwent an operation at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital Thursday morning and is reported as doing nicely thus far. Mr. Harrison Gould, G. C. of the Knights of Pythias, was in Waterloo last week on business. He was also in Davenport, Ia., this week. The Eliza Peterson W. C. T. U. will meet next Friday owing to the convention which is convening with the County President on the regular meeting date. The Marshiel Neal Art Club met at the Protection home with Mrs. Bernice Wilkerson as hostess. Will meet with Mrs. Ike Shelton next Wednesday at the Protection home. EMMET J. SCOTT VISITS DES MOINES. Hon. Emmet J. Scott, the special assistant to Secretary Newton Baker of the air department, arrived in our city for one day only to visit Camp Dodge. NOTICE. We wish to announce that Mrs. Adah Green of 919 13th St. drew the lucky number in the Busy Bee Sewing Circle contest, winning a beautiful quilt. The Phillis Weekly Art Club entertained their husbands at a dinner party at the home of Mrs. J. Emery Jackson at 1223 McKinley St. They will meet Wednesday, May 8, with M. Bell on Stewart St. Rev. G. W. Robinson of Corinthian Baptist church left Wednesday for Columbia, S. C., where he will deliver the baccalaureate sermon at Benedict College May 6th. It is at this time that Rev. Robinson will have the degree of Doctor of Divinity conferred upon him by this college, which is his Alna Mater. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art Club met with Mrs. Matilda Williams Friday at her home, 203 Euclid avenue. Luncheon was served, assisted by Mrs. Lena Wilkerson. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Lena Wilkerson at her new home, 1030 15th street. The entertainment given by the Mason Improvement Club Wednesday, April 25th, was a success. The club will meet with Mrs. L. Henry, 1221 E 16th St., Thursday evening. Visitors are always welcome. The Callanan Club met at the home of Mrs. Rachel Jefferson, 1060 11th St. After the usual routine of business a delightful two course luncheon was served. Club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Gus Nichols, 685 14th St. Business of importance. All members are urged to be present. Mesdames Berger Anderson, Hammitt, Stone and Winn entertained 18 friends at an afternoon party Friday, April 26th, at the home of Mrs. Winn, 776 West 11th St., in honor of Miss Margaret Rogers of St. Paul, Minn. The afternoon was spent in music, conversation and games, after which a dainty repast was served. The Mary B. Talbert Club met with Mrs. McMillan, at which time delegates to the State Federation were elected as follows: First Delegate, Mrs. Mackey; Second Delegate, Mrs. Ione Coleman; Alternates, Mrs. John Maywheaters and Mrs. R. N. Hyde. A charming surprise came to members and friends of Bethel, when they were holding weekly club meeting at 1215 Park St., being entertained by Mr. Alfred Williamson. After the regular business a dainty repast was served. Then all went up and were assembling to leave, when an adjoining pair of double rooms and a pretty march was played by Miss Bertha Allen, and Miss Blanche M. Allen and Mr. Alfred Williamson were led into holy and joyful wedlock, Rev. H. E. Perry officiating. The whole house was thrilled with joy and surprise. Monday, April 29th, 1918, a number of young ladies members of Asbury M. E. Church met at the residence of Miss Bernedia Lee, 1023 Crocker St., and organized a club which is to be known as the D. S. Girls. Miss May Watkins was acting chairman and the following officers were elected: Miss May Watkins, President; Miss Bernedia Lee, Vice President; Mrs. Mable Strickler, Secretary; Mrs. W. M. Shackelford, Assistant Secretary; Miss Ida Green, Treasurer; Mrs. E. K. Knox, Chaplain; Mrs. W. L. Lee, Reporter. The fourth quarterly meeting of the A. M. E. Zion Church will convene May 5th and 6th at 511 S. E. 4th St. Preaching at 11:30 by P. E. Rev, O. G. Moss. At 1:30 Atty. J. E. B. Rush will For Prompt TAXI SERVICE address the parents and Sunday School. Communion service at 3 o'clock. Sermon by Rev. H. A. Perry, pastor of Bethel A. M. A. Music rendered by Bethel choir. As this is our last quarter meeting or the conference year we are striving to make it one of the very best for the year, both spiritual and financial. Everybody is invited to attend. E. S. Hargare, Pastor. The Mary Church Terrel Club met Monday evening with the president, Mrs. Lula McCree. As usual, an interesting meeting was held. Miss Bertha Allan, who has recently returned to this city from Buxton, was a club guest. After dainty refreshments the club adjourned to meet Friday May 10th, with Mrs. Joburness Kelso. The Monday night meeting being postponed on account of the play at West High on Monday night. The repo Dodge sub paper will port same Lieut. Wednesday course at Sill, Oklahe Mrs. E. Departed To visit for Lieut. I. slightly ind reported in Bilieu "For you jouness and life miser One of the prettiest and most unique entertainments enjoyed this season was the Red Cross dancing party given May 1st at the Army Club by MESdames V. L. Jones and Chas. S. Parker, complimentary to the officers and their wives of the 366th Infantry. The ladies were gowned in the simple costumes of the Red Cross nurse and the hall, which was tastefully decorated in red and white interspersed with large red crosses, made a beautiful setting for the guests who enjoyed the dance program. The music was rendered by an orchestra composed of members of the 366th Infantry Band, headed by Mr. Grinell, who is director of the 366th Regimental Band, who were partially screened from view by large palms delicious and orange ice was throughout the entire evening from a Red Cross table in dainty little Red Cross cups, presided over by Miss Harriett Alexander, assisted by little Miss Virginia Jones. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Parker, whose husbands are both lieutenants in the 366th Infantry, did justice to themselves and their guests as every one was especially pleased and happy by having enjoyed this unique affair. PARK STREET ARMY Y. M. C. A. Sunday, May 5th, at four o'clock sharp, Attorney General H. M. Havner of the state of Iowa will speak at an open meeting for ladies and gentlemen at the Park Street Branch Y. M. C. A. I am quite sure you will not regret hearing him. Come and bring your friends and let give him a crowded house such as I know you are capable of doing. My Young Men's Bible Class of the Y. M. C. A., who acted as ushers at the Auditorium at the Union Rally of the churches of the city, deserves credit for the way in which they handled the large crowd Sunday afternoon. These young men are training for service and are happy to serve where their services are needed. E. Ross, Secty. CAMP DODGE NOTES Mrs. G. W. Winston, Reporter. Phone Drake 1650 J. A matrimonial barrage executed by Lieut. C. B. Dowdell, resulted in the capture of Miss Lula Bouie, of Americus, Georgia. Miss Bouie is a Georgia Peach, a very attractive, charming and cultured young lady, who arrived in the city of Des Moines, Iowa, Sunday, April 28th, during the wee small hours of the morning, 3:40 a. m. Lieut. C. B. Dowdell, the commanding officer, had his forces well entrenched and on the alert. He with Captain J. A. Kennedy met Miss Bouie with a taxi at the Rock Island station. The party was driven to the residence of Chaplain A. O. Newman, who solemnized the marriage ceremony. The audience was extremely large. However, the legal requisite number of witnesses were found upon the scene. After the ceremony the happy couple was driven in a taxi to their new home on the east side, 824 Small street. Lieut. C. B. Dowdell is a dental graduate of Howard University. He is the Regimental Dental Surgeon of the 366th Infantry, N. A., at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Both parties are to be congratulated in their excellent selections. Their many friends wish for them a long, happy and prosperous life, teaming with success. Lieut. Harding and wife are the proud parents of a fine 9 pound son. Mother and son doing nicely. Mrs. E. C. Jones has been on the sick list this week, but is better. Mrs. Wm. T. Johnson, who has been in for several days with a severe cold, is out again. Capt. G. W. Winston is again on duty with his company after several days illness. Mesdames Bondurant and Brooks entertained the officers' Wives association last week. Mrs. G. W. Winston was hostess to the Officers' Wives association Friday, May 3rd. Games and music were enjoyed. Mrs. D. Jones is leaving Wednesday the 8th for Little Rock, Arkansas, and other points south. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Cousins entertained Mrs. D. Jones with a dinner last Tuesday. Mrs. J. B. Morris and H. S. Burnum were joint hostesses to a dainty served breakfast Thursday a. m., the 2nd, the guest of honor being Mrs. D. Jones. The Parker-Jones dancing party was reported a real success, and one of the most attractive events of the season. All the ladies wore red cross aprons and caps and you'll have to give it to them, they all made good looking nurses. We hope they'll have another one next week. All reported a huge evening. Capt. and Mrs. Geo. W. Winston, Lieut. and Mrs. Wm. H. Clarke are entertaining tonight with a card party at the home of Mrs. Winston, 955 West Sixteenth, complimentary to Lieut. and Mrs. E. C. Jones and Lieut. and Mrs. C. B. Dowdell, the latter a very recent bride and groom The reporter requests that all Camp Dodge subscribers who fail to get their paper will kindly call Dk. 1650-J and report same to me. Lieut. A. B. Madison returned Wednesday, May 1st, after a six weeks course at the school of muskety at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Mrs. E. White, wife of Capt. White, departed Tuesday evening for Omaha to visit for a week. Lieut. I. E. Moore, who has been slightly indisposed for the past week, is reported improved. Biliousness and Constipation. "For years I was troubled with biliessness and constipation, which made life miserable for me. My appetite failed me. I lost my usual force and vitality. Pepsin preparations and cathartics only made matters worse. I do not know where I should have been today had I not tried Chamberlain's Tablets. The tablets relieve the ill feeling at once, strengthen the digestive functions, purify the stomach, liver and blood, helping the system to do its work naturally."—Mrs. Rosa Potts, Birmingham, Ala. The Protection Home, 1065 Park street, affords nice lodging for respectable aged women and working girls. It has for its object the protection of women and girls. Here the aged may be housed, fed and nicely cared for. Girls may entertain their company under wholesome influences. Clubs have a large, spacious meeting place and our people have a respectable social center for reading or social enjoyment. WITH OUR CHURCHES MAPLE 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. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. St. Paul's A. M. E. Church 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. 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. Asbury M. E. Church 777 Eleventh St. Rev. W. L. Lee, Pastor. 10 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 12 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore St. Sixteenth and Finite 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. 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Va., April 23.—Suecumbing to injuries received when he fell from a third-story window of his apartments to the sidewalk below, Saturday night, Phil Waters, age 47, for 15 years assistant clerk of the supreme court of appeals, died last night at a local hospital. Philip Henry Waters, born at Leesburg, Va., August 22, 1870, was the best known man of his race in West Virginia and one of the best known in the country. He held public position continuously since his appointment to a clerkship in 1897. Prior to that time he had served as librarian of the house of delegates. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of bachelor of laws in 1895. He was also a graduate of Morgan College, and previously a student at Howard. He was active in politics from boyhood, and attended, always in an official capacity, every Republican national convention since that of 1892. He had attended also every state convention of his party since that year, serving as reading elker, in which capacity he had few equals. For a burn or a scald apply Chamberlain's Salve. It will allay the pain almost instantly and quickly heal the injured parts. To Make Screws Held When screws are driven into a plaster wall they may be made firm enough to hold considerable weight if they be withdrawn, wrapped with cotton string and dipped into plaster of paris until sufficient adheres to fill the hole in the wall and to permit some of it to be forced behind the plaster. This latter forms a plug that holds the screw firm. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. A large number were at the reception in honor of the boys who were going to Camp Grant. The reception was at the Masonic hall and was given by the ladies of the Progressive Art Club, and a nice program was also rendered. The dance April 25 at Armory hall was well attended by the Tri-Cities and all that were out enjoyed themselves and were sorry when they had to go home. All those on the sick list are getting along fine at this writing. Mrs. J. Slaughter, who underwent an operation, is getting along just fine. L. Henry and B. Edmunds were out to see M. Stoffer. Mrs. W. Lewis and Mrs. B. Morton and son were in Tuesday and spent the day with Mrs. L. Payne. The seven boys left Tuesday at 3:10 for Camp Grant. Their relatives, friends and sweethearts were at the station to see them off. Mrs. C. Jackson of Clinton was visiting relatives and friends. She came down Sunday and stayed over Monday. Pocahontas No. 12, C. O. C., gave a green supper at the residence of Sister E. Ligions, April 24. Quite a neat sum was realized. The R. I. colored band played a number of their selections, which were appreciated by the sisters. Many thanks to the boys. The 23d of May is the calendar tea. The date is drawing near. T. Whitney called on Mrs. L. Payne Thursday afternoon. DAVENPORT ITEMS The Colored Women's War Unit of Red Cross work meets every Friday afternoon in the lecture room of Bethel A. M. E. Church. The twenty-five that sewed last Friday afternoon seemed very enthusiastic and are urging other women to join in this great work. The T. L. O. Club will be represented at the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs in Des Moines by the president, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, and Delegate Mrs. Flora Walker. A number of colored soldiers stationed at the Rock Island arsenal attended services in Davenport last Sunday, visiting the Third Baptist and Bethel A. M. E. churches. Mr. Ferdinand Bynum met with an accident in which he got a foot broken. He is getting on nicely, but it will be several weeks before he is able to get around without crutches. THE BYSTANDE# Onarga, Ill., where she was called by the illness and death of her father. Mr. and Mrs. Huff are packing their household goods preparatory to moving to Onarga, Ill., on the farm left them by Mrs. Huff's father. Mrs. Monroe, on Christy street, is very ill. Mrs. Ella Fuqua is gaining strength and is able to go out quite frequently. The Missionary Society and the Junior girls Sunday school class of the Third Baptist church entertained Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Howard, complimentary to Mrs. Francis Huff, who leaves Saturday for her new home in Onarga, Ill. Mrs. Huff was teacher of the Junior girls class in the Third Baptist Sunday school! 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 laid 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. Monmouth, Ill. Items Mrs. Fannie Munson went to Davenport to visit her daughter, Mrs. Bell Harris, Mrs. Louis Baker accompanied her, but returned the next day. Some of those who attended the Red River Baptist Association at Galesburg from here were Messrs, Elgin Wallace, James Johnson and Frank Henderson, Rev. C. Lindell, Mesdames Clyde Wallace, Minnie Wallace, Zora Waters, Misses Minnie Finkeland, Myrtle Wallace and Flora Hall. James Clarke returned from a short visit to his home at Indianapolis, Ltd. Earle Vaughn of Davenport, Iowa, spent Sabbath in Monmouth. Rev. E. L. Seruggs of Jacksonville, Ill., spent several days in town. Mrs. Ada, Ford Wallace passed away after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sabbath afternoon at the Calvary Baptist church, in charge of Rev. E. L. Seruggs of Jacksonville, Ill. Interment was made at Monmouth cemetery. The funeral services and burial of Mrs. Jennie McFall, who passed away Saturday, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Calyx Baptist church, conducted by Rev. C. Lindell, assisted by Rev. Scruggs of Jacksonville. Interment was made at Monmouth cemetery. Those known to be on the sick list are Miss Mamie Davis, Mrs. Eva Griffin, Miss Edythe Saunders, Mr. Samuel Waters. Little son of Rev. Lindell has the measles. Bill Hubbard is quite sick. Hassa Hedge was called home by the death of his mother, Mrs. Jennie McFall. The Agnes Moody Club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. C. Peoples. The marriage ceremonies of Mr. Harry Small to Mrs. Emma Doss, and Mr. Thomas Webb to Mrs. Jessie Earlye occurred this week. Mr. Wm. Wallace was host at a reception Sabbath evening given the boys who left Tuesday morning for Camp Grant at Rockford, III. Speeches were made by Rev. E. L. Scruggs of Jacksonville, and Rev. J. L. Wharton of the St. James A. M. E. church here. Mrs. George Neil rendered an excellent solo. On Monday the boys were entertained Abdications of History. at the St. James A. M. E. church by the ladies of the stewards boards, after which they were entertained with a dance at the Payne pool room. A large delegation was at the train and they were given one of the best send offs of any of the contingents leaving here. The boys that went were Charles Mitchell, Harry Small, Smith Graves, Samuel Skinner, Thomas Webb, James Turner, Jessie Henderson, Capt. Ivan Johnson. The boys were also entertained with a dinner Monday noon at the Commercial Club. Mrs. Laura South and Homer Smith, Miss Bessie Henderson and Mr. James Turner spent Friday at Galesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Clarke of Galesburg were here for a few days. Mrs. B. M. F. Hopkins, who has been very ill, is convalescing. Please pay your delinquent subscription to the Bystander. That means you if you are not paid up. Mrs. Gaston, superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school of Joliet, Ill., is in the city visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carrington. Mrs. Gaston made a very interesting and instructive address to the Sunday school, also to the Allen C. E. League at Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday. Mrs. Francis Huff has returned from Clarke attended the funeral of Otta Potts. The funeral services and burial of Otta Potts, who died at St. Louis, were held here on Thursday afternoon at the St. James A. M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. L. Wharton, assisted by Rev. Lindell. The deceased was the son of Mr. Scott Pitts, and formerly made his home here. His sisters, Mrs. Allen of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Elmaria of Davenport, Mrs. Kelly and Miss Junitta of Chicago, one brother, Ellis, of Chicago and one of Davenport attended the funeral. His wife was very low at a hospital at St. Louis and unable to know of the death of her husband. By knowing the cause, a disease may often be avoided. This is particularly true of headache. The most common cause of headache is a disordered stomach or constipation, which may be corrected by taking a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets. Try it. Many others have obtained permanent relief by taking these Tablets. They are easy to take and mild and gentle in effect. Nothing New Under Sun. The strings of blue beads that the modern girl dons to ward off bronchitis are merely new versions of the strings of blue beads worn in Egypt 1600 years before Christ to keep diseases of the chest at bay, says a writer in the Philadelphia North American. The tiny sealed bottle of mercury which she carried to ward off rheumatics had its prototype in bottles of a strange elixir used in India 30 centuries and more The informal reception held in Allen Chapel for the eight boys leaving the 20th for Camp Grant was a grand success. The church was full to the doors. A good program and hearty good-bye was extended to all. A large crowd was at the depot to see the boys off at 4:15. The institute held at Second Baptist church the 25th and 26th was largely 'attended'. About 30 delegates were present. They were entertained loyally by the members and friends. All report a grand time. Papers were very instructive. The patriotic meeting held at Allen Chapel April 22 was largely attended Cause of Headache. GALESBURG. ILL. Is Your Hair Short, Breaking Off Thin or Falling Out? Have you Tetter or Eczema? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you more than a normal amount of Dandruff? If so, write for MADAM C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER, which positively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling Out and starts it at once to growing. These remedies are manufactured only by The Mme. C. J. Walker M'fg Co. 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. A SIX WEEKS TRIAL TREATMENT Send to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all Money Orders payable to MME. C. J. WALKER. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS WANTED. Write for terms. M. E. H. MADAM C. J. WALKER President of the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Co., and the Lelia College, 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Is Your Hair Shop Thin or Fat Have you Tetter or Eczema? more than a normal amount of Dand If so, write for MADAM C. J. GROWER, which positively cures from Falling Out and starts it at are manufactured only by The Mme. C. J. W 64b North West Stre A SIX WEEKS TR Send to any address by mail for $- able to MME. C. J. WALKER. WANTED. Write for terms. and a good time was had by all present. Quarterly meeting will be held at Allen Chapel Sunday, May 5. Miss Ruby Pettiford, Ohio's favorite reader and entertainer, will appear at Allen Chapel Monday evening, May 13. Admission 250. Garrison Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. G. Berry, Friday, May 3. Mrs. S. Fisher will give a drill at Odd Fellows hall May 10, benefit of the G. A. R. A May Party will be given at Odd Fellows hall May 16. Mrs. Garrison, chairman. Mrs. P. McGill, formerly of Fairfield, now of Des Moines, came to the bedside of her sister, Miss E. Mitehell. She is able to be out again. A May dance will be given at Central hall Wednesday evening, May 1. A large crowd is expected from all the surrounding cities. Mr. A. Griffen returned home Tuesday evening after spending a week with his son in Shalbina county. He reports a grand time. Mosdames King and Washington are much improved at this writing. Professor Hamilton of Chicago is spending a few days in the city. He had the privilege to speak to the boys at the reception before their departure for camp. A large number of friends spent the evening at the home of Mr. G. Glenn: Some stayed until train time. Mr. Glenn was one of the eight to be called. Please pay for your subscription. Please pay your subscription. RIPE SAU HA' HA' H IT AM DE DOG POND The Wonderful Art of Hair Growing A Complete Course by Mail or Personal Instruction. The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. Short, Breaking Off Halling Out? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you druff? WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair once to growing. These remedies Walker M'f g Co. set, Indianapolis, Ind. ORAL TREATMENT 1.50. Make all Money Orders pay- Send stamp for reply. AGENTS For Round Shoulders. An excellent exercise to straighten round shoulders—good for girls or women who have to sit a good deal—is performed by placing a thin stick or wand across the back and letting it run out through the bent elbows. The arms are bent so that the hands rest on the chest. Keep the arms and shoulders pressed back and down and walk about the room in this way for five or ten minutes. Children's Bedtime Interesting statistics showing the time at which the children of Beverly, Mass., between the ages of eight and twelve, go to bed, disclose that 13 go to bed between five and six o'clock, 5,240 between eight and nine; 156 between 11 and 12, and 45 between 12 and 1. It is to be hoped that there are no Beverly children who are not in their nighties, safely tucked up, by one o'clock.—Boston Globe. Unified Varied Writing Forms. When Charles the Great became monarch of central Europe, among other great ideals he set himself to unite the learning of Christendom by purifying and unifying the many and varied forms of writing. To do this he went back to the original Roman model. The invention of printing came as a great advance, and at first the type took the form of a writing hand. JAGES 113 SIMON SIMPLE AND THE UNRIPE SAUSAGES MY SIMMYN DOT SASSAGE MAKES ME VATTER AT DEE MOOF! GEE MOSE WHERE DID YOU GET IT? I KNOWS WHAR'DAR'S A NEW SAUSAGE MILL! DAR IT AM!—JES' YO' GO RIGHT IN! HA' HA' HA' IT AM DE DOG POND! SHE'S FAT 'EM ALIBE! AW SAVE YOURSELF—I'M BUSY! HEL-UP! SAVE ME! SAVE ME! HA' HA' DEY AM SASSAGES BUT YOU PICKED DEE APOKE DEY WUT RIPE! HER SKIN WAS ONCE AS DARK AS YOURS But by Using Dr. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER, Her Skin is Now Fair and as Soft as Velvet. Dr. Fred Palmer's Skin Whitener has proved that pimples and blemishes can be easily removed, and that dark or brown skin can be made shades lighter. Miss Estie M. Terry, of Doyle, Ga- writes—"I hate to do without DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER a single minute, it does my skin so much good. Since using it, my skin is soft and smooth as velvet." We receive many letters like this daily from people who are trusting to DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER to beautify their com- plexion. DR. FRED PALMER'S SKIN WHITENER SOAP will keep your skin white, soft and beautiful. The price has not advanced; it is 25c each. At your druggist's, or sent direct upon receipt of the price. ```markdown ``` AGENTS—THE COLORED MAN IS NO PATRIotic picture in colors showing the nrogy troops ready for the front. It's a picture that will stir the patriotic heart of every negro. Millions will be sold. Sample 10. Agents can make a miter to cut the picture into buoys. Popes Portrait, St. D. Dept. 60, Chicago. CHARLESTON, VA. Charleston, W. Va., April 23.—Succeeding to injuries received when he fell from a third-story window of his apartments to the sidewalk below, Saturday night, Phil Waters, age 47, for 15 years assistant clerk of the supreme court of appeals, died last night at a local hospital. Philip Henry Waters, born at Leesburg, Va., August 22, 1870, was the best known man of his race in West Virginia and one of the best known in the country. He held public position continuously since his appointment to a clerkship in 1897. Prior to that time he had served as librarian of the house of delegates. He was a graduate of the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of bachelor of laws in 1895. He was also a graduate of Morgan College, and previously a student at Howard. He was active in politics from boyhood, and attended, always in an official capacity, every Republican national convention since that of 1892. He had attended also every state convention of his party since that year, serving as reading clerk, in which capacity he had few equals. For a burn or a scald apply Chamberlain's Salve. It will allay the pain almost instantly and quickly heal the injured parts. To Make Sorrows Held. When screws are driven into a plaster wall they may be made firm enough to hold considerable weight if they be withdrawn, wrapped with cotton string and dipped into plaster of paris until sufficient adheres to fill the hole in the wall and to permit some of it to be forced behind the plaster. This latter forms a plug that holds the screw firm. ROCK ISLAND NEWS. A large number were at the reception in honor of the boys who were going to Camp Grant. The reception was at the Masonite hall and was given by the ladies of the Progressive Art Club, and a nice program was also rendered. The dance April 25 at Armory hall was well attended by the Tri-Cities and all that were out enjoyed themselves and were sorry when they had to go home. All those on the sick list are getting along fine at this writing. Mrs. J. Slaughter, who underwent an operation, is getting along just fine. L. Henry and B. Edmunds were out to see M. Stoffer. Mrs. W. Lewis and Mrs. B. Morton and son were in Tuesday and spent the day with Mrs. L. Payne. The seven boys left Tuesday at 3:10 for Camp Grant. Their relatives, friends and sweethearts were at the station to see them off. Mrs. C. Jackson of Clinton was visiting relatives and friends. She came down Sunday and stayed over Monday. Pocahontas No. 12, C. O. C., gave a green supper at the residence of Sister E. Ligurs, April 24. Quite a neat sum was realized. The R. I. colored band played a number of their selections, which were appreciated by the sisters. Many thanks to the boys. The 23d of May is the calendar tea. The date is drawing near. T. Whitney called on Mrs. L. Payne Thursday afternoon. DAVENPORT ITEMS The Colored Women's War Unit of Red Cross work meets every Friday afternoon in the lecture room of Bethel A. M. E. Church. The twenty-five that sewed last Friday afternoon seemed very enthusiastic and are urging other women to join in this great work. The T. L. O. Club will be represented at the State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs in Des Moines by the president, Mrs. Jennie Johnson, and Delegate Mrs. Flora Walker. A number of colored soldiers stationed at the Rock Island arsenal attended services in Davenport last Sunday, visiting the Third Baptist and Bethel A. M. E. churches. Mr. Ferdinand Bynum met with an accident in which he got a foot broken. He is getting on nicely, but it will be several weeks before he is able to get around without crutches. THE BYSTANDE Onargn, Ill., where she was called by the illness and death of her father. Mr. and Mrs. Huff are packing their household goods preparatory to moving to Onargn, Ill., on the farm left them by Mrs. Huff's father. Mrs. Monroe, on Christy street, is very ill. Mrs. Ella Fuqun is gaining strength and is able to so out quite frequently. The Missionary Society and the Junior girls Sunday school class of the Third Baptist church entertained Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Howard, complimentary to Mrs. Francis Huff, who leaves Saturday for her new home in Onargn. Ill. Mrs. Huff was teacher of the Junior girls class in the Third Baptist Sunday school. 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 laid 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. Mrs. Fannie Munson went to Davenport to visit her daughter, Mrs. Bell Harris, Mrs. Louis Baker accompanied her, but returned the next day. Some of those who attended the Red River Baptist Association at Galesburg from here were Messrs, Elgin Wallace, James Johnson and Frank Henderson, Rev. C. Lindell, Mesdames Clyde Wallace, Minnie Wallace, Zora Waters, Misses Minnie Finseland, Myrtle Wallace and Flora Hall. James Clarke returned from a short visit to his home at Indianapolis, Ltd. Earle Vaughn of Davenport, Iowa, spent Sabbath in Monmouth. Rev. E. L. Seruggs of Jacksonville, Ill., spent several days in town. Mrs. Ada Ford Wallace passed away after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sabbath afternoon at the Calvary Baptist church, in charge of Rev. E. L. Seruggs of Jacksonville, Ill. Interment was made at Monmouth cemetery. The funeral services and burial of Mrs. Jennie McFall, who passed away Saturday, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Calvary Baptist church, conducted by Rev. C. Lindell, assisted by Rev. Scruggs of Jacksonville. Interment was made at Monmouth cemetery. Those known to be on the sick list are Miss Mamie Davis, Mrs. Eva Griffin, Miss Edythe Saunders, Mr. Samuel Waters. Little son of Rev. Lindell has the measles. Bill Hubbard is quite sick. Hassa Hedge was called home by the death of his mother, Mrs. Jennie McFall. The Agnes Moody Club will meet Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. C. Peoples. The marriage ceremonies of Mr. Harry Small to Mrs. Emma Doss, and Mr. Thomas Webb to Mrs. Jessie Earlye occurred this week. Mr. Wm. Wallace was host at a reception Sabbath evening given the boys who left Tuesday morning for Camp Grant at Rockford, III. Speeches were made by Rev. E. L. Scruggs of Jacksonville, and Rev. J. L. Wharton of the St. James A. M. E. church here. Mrs. George Neil rendered an excellent solo. On Monday the boys were entertained Abdications of History. Monmouth, Ill. Items at the St. James A. M. E. church by the ladies of the stewards boards, after which they were entertained with a dance at the Payne pool room. A large delegation was at the train and they were given one of the best send offs of any of the contingents leaving here. The boys that went were Charles Mitchell, Harry Small, Smith Graves, Samuel Skinner, Thomas Webb, James Turner, Jessie Henderson, Capt. Ivan Johnson. The boys were also entertained with a dinner Monday noon at the Commercial Club. Mrs. Laura South and Honer Smith, Miss Bessie Henderson and Mr. James Turner spent Friday at Galesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Chalke of Galesburg were here for a few days. Mrs. B. M. F. Hopkins, who has been very ill, is convalescing. Please pay your delinquent subscription to the Bystander. That means you if you are not raid up. Mrs. Gaston, superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday school of Joliet, IL, is in the city visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carrington. Mrs. Gaston made a very interesting and instructive address to the Sunday school, also to the Allen C. E. League at Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday. Mrs. Francis Huff has returned from Clarke attended the funeral of Otta Potts. The funeral services and burial of Otta Potts, who died at St. Louis, were held here on Thursday afternoon at the St. James A. M. E. church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. J. L. Wharton, assisted by Rev. Lindell. The deceased was the son of Mr. Scott Pitts, and formerly made his home here. His sisters, Mrs. Allen of Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Elmaria of Davenport, Mrs. Kelly and Miss Junitta of Chicago, one brother, Ellis, of Chicago and one of Davenport attended the funeral. His wife was very low at a hospital at St. Louis and unable to know of the death of her husband. By knowing the cause, a disease may often be avoided. This is particularly true of headache. The most common cause of headache is a disordered stomach or constipation, which may be corrected by taking a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets. Try it. Many others have obtained permanent relief by taking these Tablets. They are easy to take and mild and gentle in effect. Nothing New Under Sun. The strings of blue beads that the modern girl dons to ward off bronchitis are merely new versions of the strings of blue beads worn in Egypt 1600 years before Christ to keep diseases of the chest at bay, says a writer in the Philadelphia North American. The tiny sealed bottle of mercury which she carried to ward off rheumatics had its prototype in bottles of a strange elixir used in India 30 centuries and more ago. The informal reception held in Allen Chapel for the eight boys leaving the 39th for Camp Grant was a grand success. The church was full to the doors. A good program and hearty good-bye was extended to all. A large crowd was at the depot to see the boys off at 4:15. The institute held at Second Baptist church the 25th and 26th was largely 'attended'. About 30 delegates were present. They were entertained loyally by the members and friends. All report a grand time. Papers were very instructive. The patriotic meeting held at Allen Chapel April 22 was largely attended Cause of Headache. GALESBURG, ILL Is Your Hair Short, Breaking Off Thin or Falling Out? Have you Tetter or Eczema? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you more than a normal amount of Dandruff? If so, write for MADAM C. J. WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER, which positively cures all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair from Falling Out and starts it at once to growing. These remedies are manufactured only by The Mme. C. J. Walker M'fg Co. 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. A SIX WEEKS TRIAL TREATMENT Send to any address by mail for $1.50. Make all Money Orders payable to MME. C. J. WALKER. Send stamp for reply. AGENTS WANTED. Write for terms. A. B. MADAM C. J. WALKER President of the Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Co., and the Lelia College, 640 North West Street, Indianapolis, Ind. Is Your Hair Shop Thin or Fail Have you Tetter or Eczema? more than a normal amount of Dand If so, write for MADAM C. J. GROWER, which positively cures from Falling Out and starts it at are manufactured only by The Mme. C. J. W. 64b North West Stre A SIX WEEKS TR Send to any address by mail for $- able to MME. C. J. WALKER. WANTED. Write for terms. and a good time was had by all present. Quarterly meeting will be held at Allen Chapel Sunday, May 5. Miss Ruby Pettiford, Ohio's favorite reader and entertainer, will appear at Allen Chapel Monday evening, May 13. Admission 25e. Garrison Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. G. Berry, Friday, May 3. Mrs. S. Fisher will give a drill at Odd Fellows hall May 10, benefit of the G. A. R. A May Party will be given at Odd Fellows hall May 16. Mrs. Garrison, chairman. Mrs. P. McGill, formerly of Fairfield, now of Des Moines, came to the bedside of her sister, Miss E. Mitehell. She is able to be out again. A May dance will be given at Central hall Wednesday evening, May 1. A large crowd is expected from all the surrounding cities. Mr. A. Griffen returned home Tuesday evening after spending a week with his son in Shalbina county. He reports a grand time. Mesdames King and Washington are much improved at this writing. Professor Hamilton of Chicago is spending a few days in the city. He had the privilege to speak to the boys at the reception before their departure for camp. A large number of friends spent the evening at the home of Mr. G. Glenn: Some stayed until train time. Mr. Glenn was one of the eight to be called. Please pay for your subscription. Please pay your subscription. RIPE SAU MA' HA' H IT AM DE DOG POND ```markdown ``` The Wonderful Art of Hair Growing A Complete Course by Mail or Personal Instruction. The Peerless Walker System, Ready MONEY and the Door way to Prosperity. A Diploma From Lelia College of Hair Culture, is the Magic Key. Short, Breaking Off Halling Out? Does your Scalp Itch? Have you badruff? WALKER'S WONDERFUL HAIR all Scalp Diseases, Stops the Hair once to growing. These remedies Walker M'f'g Co. reet, Indianapolis, Ind. SCIAL TREATMENT 1.50. Make all Money Orders pay- Send stamp for reply. AGENTS For Round Shoulders. An excellent exercise to straighten round shoulders—good for girls or women who have to sit a good deal—is performed by placing a thin stick or wand across the back and letting it run out through the bent elbows. The arms are bent so that the hands rest on the chest. Keep the arms and shoulders pressed back and down and walk about the room in this way for five or ten minutes. Children's Bedtime. Interesting statistics showing the time at which the children of Beverly, Mass., between the ages of eight and twelve, go to bed, disclose that 13 go to bed between five and six o'clock, 5,240 between eight and nine; 156 between 11 and 12, and 45 between 12 and 1. It is to be hoped that there are no Beverly children who are not in their nighties, safely tucked up, by one o'clock—Boston Globe. Unified Varied Writing Forms. When Charles the Great became monarch of central Europe, among other great ideals he set himself to unite the learning of Christendom by purifying and unifying the many and varied forms of writing. To do this he went back to the original Roman model. The invention of printing came as a great advance, and at first the type took the form of a writing hand. JAGES