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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Blvd Hist 106 Rev. Waters certainly preached a soul stirring sermon both morning and evening. The members who are missing their class meetings are missing a real treat. Every class is growing in interest and finance. Your leaders are looking for you. The Sunday school is growing mightily in attendance and we can see the reason why. When we stop to look and see who is at the head of this great department of Bethel A. M. E. church we would say, no wonder! Mr. A. W. Drain is certainly a high class superintendent and a man fitted for the place. Mrs. Lena B. Porter has borne on the sick list for a week, but at this writing she is able to be out again. Sister Anna Penix is on the sick list again. Her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Hickey, of 4729 Evans Ave, Chicago, was summoned to her bedside. She arrived Saturday evening on the 8 o'clock train, Feb. 8. At Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon, Feb. 9, a very interesting memorial service was held in honor of ex-President Roosevelt, and Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Dr. T. H. Philips spoke on the life of Roosevelt as president. Rev. C. R. Water, Roosevelt as a Rough Rider. A. W. Drain, Roosevelt as a Statesman. Mrs Selby Johnson, Roosevelt's Home Life. Mr. F. S. Johnson spoke on the life of Dunbar. The two choirs jointly, Bethel and Pilgrims Rest, furnished music for the occasion. Rev. J. Sturling Moore officiated as Master of ceremonies. Mrs. Everett Holmes is back from Quincy again and is ready to take up her work again in the church as president of Stewardess Board No. 2. The Sewing Circle held their meeting at the residence of Mrs. Brown, 1928 Franklin St., Friday, afternoon, and a 1. The image contains a black background with a white border. 2. There are no visible texts or graphics within the border. 3. The image appears to be a placeholder or a blank page. 4. The instructions say "Read the instructions carefully and then output the text." M. H. The above cut is a true picture of Captain C. C. Cooper, our only colored captain that is now located at Camp Dodge. Captain Cooper received his commission after finishing the officers' training course at Ft. Des Moines. He was sent to Camp Meade and from there over to France, and later was returned to the States on account of his poor health. After he regained his health the war department sent him to splendid evening was enjoyed by all. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Townsend returned from Fort Madison. Mrs. Julia Benthon is on this week's sick list. The Carnation Club members were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Fox and brother, Mr. W. A. Frye. There were 31 members present and a sumptuous two course lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mr. and Mrs. Daryle Harris, Feb. 18. Miss Anna Robinson, Mrs. Anna Mott, Mrs. Eliza Scott, Mrs. Lucilla Bryant, Misses Bessie and Virgie Stuart and Mrs. Zula Spates returned from Fort Madison, where they attended a party. The Self Culture Club met with Mrs. H. T. Craig, Mrs. C. B. Waters and daughter, Mrs. C. M. Jackson, were guests. The next meeting will be with Mrs. A. W. Drain, Feb. 28. Messrs. Norman Brown, Ralph Fields, Willie Stuart, Luther Hardin, John Cheney, Harvey and Benj. Toomes, Theodore Biley and Annis Brown attended a party given in Fort Madison last week. Miss Madah Lewis was in Fort Madison last week. Mrs. W. H. Taylor, Mrs. C. R. Waters, Mrs. Lena B. Porter, Mrs. Mary Fields were initiated Monday evening and are now members of the Morning Star, a very prosperous club of this city. Don't forget to hear the concert band at Bethel A. M. E. March 3. Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXV No.34 CAPTAIN COOPER. We are glad to report that Mrs Geo. Cohen is getting along nicely. Miss Virginia Stewart has returned home after spending a few days with friends and relatives in Fort Madison. Memorial services were held at the Bethel A. M. E. church last Sunday in honor of the late Theodore Roosevelt and Paul Lawrence Dunbar. The Bethel choir and the Pilgrim Rest choir furnished the music for the occasion. The speakers were as follows: Rev. J. S. Moore, master of ceremonies; Dr. T. H. Phillips, Rev. Waters, Mr. Alonzo Draine and M. F. S. Johnson. Mrs. Selby Johnson had a grand paper on the childhood and life of Roosevelt. Mrs. Phillips sang a solo in honor of Paul Lawrence Dunbar. An entertainment was given last Saturday at the First African Baptist church under the leadership of Mrs. S. Williams. "A memorial service will be held at the Pilgrim Rest church Feb. 9 in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The 20th Century Over Top Girls will serve in the basement. At the close of the praise service last Wednesday evening the ordinance of baptism was administered unto three. Mr. Charles Amos is ill at this writing. We congratulate Miss Mabel Davis of Galesburg, Ill., for her writings having been accepted by the white magazines, title "Our Boys." The entertainment given by Mrs. Carrie Smith's Sunday school class was a success. Private Arthur Crawson is home from Camp Dodge. DAVENPORT. IOWA. Bethel A. M. E. church lost a very faithful member in the death of Mrs. Ida Cunningham last week. She died 100 Camp Dodge, where he took command of Company 22, 163rd Depot Brigade. He is also morale officer of the 6th Battalion. Captain Cooper is known as a strict disciplinarian, but his manner of administering justice and square dealing to all has won for him not only the high appreciation of his superiors, but the admiration of those under his command. Captain Cooper was in charge of the Lineoln-Douglass celebration Wednesday evening at the Y. M. C. A. No. 30. Wednesday, Feb. 5, and was buried last Friday the 7th from Bethel A. M. E. church with Rev. S. B. Moore officiating. The Willing Workers Club gave a very fine concert at which a very pleasing program was rendered by the members. This club is one which is composed wholly of young folks, under the supervision of a mother matron. The club has ever since its origin been noted for nothing but success. Last Friday night the 7th they demonstrated their energy of working by clearing $32 for the benefit of the trustees. Under the new line of officers of the Christian Endeavor the league is propressing rapidly. Sunday programs are being rendered in addition to the study of the league topic. Mrs. Washington is very sick. Friends are beginning to feel vague toward her recovery. Mrs. O. South is still improving. Mrs. Johnson, the regular reporter, is quite well at this writing and will probably take her position as news writer soon. Mr. Bradberry is still in the hospital, rapidly improving. Mrs. Hawkins is still on the sick list in the Mercy hospital. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Della Marshall and aunt are recovering from their past illness quite rapidly, being able at present to sit up and move around. Rev. Samuel Skelton, a noted Evangelist, is about to pitch a battle against sin, beginning Sunday the 16th, at Bethel A. M. E. church. He will continue his meetings until the 28th and longer if it warrants it. Rev. Skelton is believed to be a very able preacher and DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1919. THE WORLD'S FIRST WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM 1817--FREDERICK DOUGLASS--1895 THREE OF OUR BOYS OVER THERE his left is 2nd Sgt. Davis of Des Moines, In the center sitting is 1st Sgt. Carl Iowa, and on his right is 2nd Sgt. Huey T. Brown of Marshalltown, Iowa. On of Connersville, Ind. So much has already been said this month about the life and character of Frederick Douglass that our eulogy is not necessary. He was supposed to have been born sometime during this month, near the 17th. Be that as it may, he was born in Tuckahoe Co., Maryland, in an unknown log cabin, fighting with the dogs under the table for a living, with no education, it being against the law to teach a colored child to read. He ran away from slavery, will cause the paths of sin to be obliterated. Bro. T. Mitchell is slowly improving from his illness. MACON. MO. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning and night. Mr. Brooks of Kansas City attended the funeral of his brother, Dover B. Mrs. McElroy delightfully entertained the Sewing Circle at her home. A delightful time was spent and a dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. Mary McCann entertained at dinner. Covers were laid for five. The Harvey Greates Co. Show will show in Beries, Mo., Feb. 14. Western College is still progressing and new students coming in. Subscribe for the Bystander. Still glad to know we are having new THREE OF OUR BOYS OVER THERE In the center sitting is 1st Sgt. Carl T. Brown of Marshalltown, Iowa. On subscribers for the Bystander. Read the news and tell others. It will please you. Mr. Wiley Taylor, left for his home in Canton, Mo. Mrs. Ellan Oliver still remains sick at her home, but is somewhat better as we go to press. Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood entertained the Sewing Circle last Friday. A delightful time was spent. After business was discussed, a dainty lunch was served. Also the church ladies surprised the hostess by donating her many useful things in canned goods and things too numerous. After an early hour de- went to England and purchased his own freedom and his wife's and children's freedom, settled in Rochester, N. Y., started the first colored newspaper, the North Star, assisted in raising the first colored company in the Civil war, became the editor, orator, statesman, a lecturer and a diplomat of the highest rank, honored and loved by presidents, kings and princes, and one of the truest friends and defenders of his race that the Negro has yet produced. parted for home leaving her with smiles and a joyous time was spent by all. The Christian Endeavor of the A. M. E. church rendered a program Sunday night. Mrs. D. C. Harris is able to be up about her home, although quite weak yet. Come to Christ, is the slogan of the new Vice Combat Club, organized by the Christian people of Mason City last Sunday, or go to "Devil's Isle" or some other scapot, at any rate get away from Mason City. We don't want the disreputable element here and this club will not tolerate them. The centenary movement is still spreading among our people and bids fair to go over the top. Mr. John Roberts and little son Warren are both confined with a lappie. his left is 2nd Sgt. Davis of Des Moines, Iowa, and on his right is 2nd Sgt. Huey of Connersville, Ind. Mrs. W. A. Bailey of Washington, D. C., who was brought here some time ago by a sister and mother critically ill, died last Friday, Feb. 7. Her husband was in Washington, D. C., employed by the government, and started for the bedside of his wife, but owing to a freight wreck on the road was detained fourteen hours enroute, entering the home of Mrs. Bailey's sister, Mrs. S. W. Stratton, only with time enough to get the last look at her face before the casket was closed to be taken to the cemetery. Mrs. Bailey was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Pennney, 1648 No. Caro- ```markdown ``` The best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents Ina Ave. She was born in Merietta, Ga., Sept. 22, 1885. She is survived by her parents, a husband, a sister, Mrs. S. W. Stratton, and niece, Estella, of this city; three brothers, T. R. Penney of Philadelphia, H. B. Penney of Edgewood, Md., and E. M. Penney, with the American army in France. Funeral services were held at the Stratton home with Rev. Leroy Woolrich officiating, Monday afternoon. Union Memorial choir rendered music and the last piano selection ever played by deceased was played by Miss Vera Carter. Mrs. Curry sang a solo. past week. A number of our people attended the Boosevelt memorial services at King's theater on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. G. A. Davis had Friday afternoon surviving visitors in honor of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Davis before leaving for Elko, Novada. The Albia young people gave a surprise on Miss Mildred English Friday evening. Mr. Laurence Butler is a Des Moines visitor over Sunday. Rev. J. W. Dowden has accepted. Mrs. B. T. Lewis received word from her daughter, Mrs. James T. Anderson, of Buffalo, N. Y., stating taht her husband's father, Mr. G. T. Anderson, had passed away Saturday at 12 p. m. in Chicago, Ill., after a brief illness. Mr. James T. Anderson was with his father during his illness and at the time of his death. The remains were taken to Buffalo for burial. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. W. G. Davis and Mrs. Addie Davis and Miss Mildred English of Arkansas City, Kansas, who have been in Albia for a month, left Albia on Saturday morning for Wiggins, Colo., where Mrs. W. G. Davis has forty acres of land joining his brother, Mr. Wallace M. Davis. He will spend a few weeks in Wiggins and Denver on business and then leave for Elko, Nevada. Take a few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets as directed for indigestion, and you will soon forget about your stomach troubles. Try it. The evangelist, Mrs. Smith, will hold a series of meetings at the A. M. E. church for the past week; three converts. Subscribe for the Bystander. A number of strangers in town this New Rates Established for Long Distance Calls Postmaster-General Orders Changes in Rates for Long Distance Telephone Messages. Various Charges are Quoted for Different Kinds of Service Provided. The telephone company put into effect January 21 the new regulations governing charges for long distance telephone calls which were recently ordered effective on that date by Postmaster General Burleson. The order places long distance telephone rates throughout the United States on a uniform basis. The new ruling makes no changes in local telephone rates. The principal change from the former method of determining long distance telephone rates is that instead of one class of service there are several, each with a different rate. For example, there is one charge for "station to station" calls, another when a definite person is desired, another for "appointment" calls, for night calls, and so on. The basis of all charges on long distance telephone calls under the new regulation is the "station to station" rate. This is determined by the air line distance between towns. The rate is computed for the initial period of conversation on the basis of 5 cents for each six miles up to 24 miles and 5 cents for each eight miles beyond that distance. Postmaster-General Orders Changes in Rates for Long Distance Telephone Messages. Various Charges are Quoted for Different Kinds of Service Provided. The telephone company put into effect January 21 the new regulations governing charges for long distance telephone calls which were recently ordered effective on that date by Postmaster General Burleson. The order places long distance telephone rates throughout the United States on a uniform basis. The new ruling makes no changes in local telephone rates. The principal change from the former method of determining long distance telephone rates is that instead of one class of service there are several, each with a different rate. For example, there is one charge for "station to station" calls, another when a definite person is desired, another for "appointment" calls, for night calls, and so on. The basis of all charges on long distance telephone calls under the new regulation is the "station to station" rate. This is determined by the air line distance between towns. The rate is computed for the initial period of conversation on the basis of 5 cents for each six miles up to 24 miles and 5 cents for each eight miles beyond that distance. "Station to Station" Service The "station to station" rate applies when the calling party does not ask to talk to a particular person at the telephone designated, but merely to any one who answers the telephone. The word "station" as used here means "telephone," the method being a telephone to telephone service. "Station to station" calls must be made either by giving the telephone number wanted or the name or address under which the telephone is listed. If the calling party states that he wishes to talk to a definite person, the "person to person" rate, which is higher, is charged. Charges for "station to station" calls cannot be reversed, that is they cannot be charged to the telephone called. The "station to station" service is the cheapest and quickest form of long distance communication. It is furnished at a lower rate than other classes of service because it requires a minimum amount of work on the part of the long distance operators and "ties up" the wires for a shorter period than when a particular party must be summoned to the telephone. In addition to "station to station" service, a "person to person" rate, an "appointment" rate, a "messenger call" rate and a "report charge" are quoted for calls to points on which the "station to station" rate is 15 cents or more. "Person to Person" Calls. The "person to person" rate is charged for messages where the calling party asks to talk to a particular person. It is about one-fourth greater than the "station to station" rate. The "appointment" rate, applicable when a definite time is specified to talk to a particular person, is about one-half greater than the "station to station" rate. The "messenger call" rate, where a messenger is necessary to summon the called person to the telephone, is the same as the "appointment" rate, plus any necessary charges for messenger service. The "report charge" applies when a "person to person" call, an "appointment" call or a "messenger" call is made and the person desired is not in or will not talk, or when the exact address of the person wanted has not been given and he cannot be reached at a telephone within one hour. However, if the connection is made and the conversation held later in the same day the "report charge" is not made. This charge also applies, if the calling party is absent when the connection is completed within one hour. The "report charge" is about one-fourth the "station to station" rate. Only "station to station" service is to be had for short distances where the "station to station" rate is 5 or 10 cents. The lowest "person to person" rate quoted is 20 cents, the minimum "appointment" rate 25 cents and the minimum "messenger" rate 25 cents, while the lowest report charge is 10 cents. The minimum "station to station" rate is 5 cents. On "station to station" calls, where the rate is 25 cents or less, an initial talking period of 5 minutes is permitted. For longer conversations an additional charge will be made. On "person to person" calls, "appointment" calls and "messenger" calls the initial talking period in all cases is 3 minutes. Standard Night Rates Night rates apply only to "station to station" calls. Day rates apply at night on other classes of service. The rate for calls made between 8:30 p. m. and midnight is about one-half of the "station to station" day rate, and for calls made between midnight and 4:30 a. m. the rate is one-fourth of the "station to station" day rate. The minimum might rate is 25 cents and day rates are charged at night when the day rate is less than this. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, Walnut 899. Entered at the postoffice as second class matter. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America, and Western Baptist Association. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. The Bystander is the only Afro- American journal published in Iowa, and the oldest west of the Mississippi River that has never missed an issue. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. This notice applies to all writers, consider of paper, write a plain hand and Sign all articles, write only upon one nized. S imply tell the news or eventing towns: EDITORIALS LINCOLN DAY CELEBRATION. If Abraham Lincoln could have seen or heard the many songs and many econiums, praises and eulogies by both colored and white people all over the U. S. and even foreign countries, he would have been highly elated. In our city there were three large meetings, one held by the white people at the Auditorium. Their orator was Hon. Robert G. Cousins. Then Captain C. C. Cooper, our only colored captain now in Camp Dodge, gave a fine program at the Y. M. C. A. a hall No. 90. He had a crowded house and a splendid program. The principal speakers were Hon. J. H. Janigan of Des Moines, who spoke on the life of Abraham Lincoln, and J. Francis Gregory, secretary of the National War Council of the Y. M. C. A. of U. S., of New York, who was here on an inspection of the camp Y. M. C. A.s, spoke on the life and character of Frederick Douglass. He was very eloquent and held the vast audience spellbound. His associate in this Y. M. C. A. work was Mr. Johnson, the famous singer, who used to be with the Frisk Jubilee and the Williams Quartette sang a song. After the program all were invited down to Company 22, 163rd Battalion, where a banquet was served to fully 500 people. It was indeed the best and most successful celebration given this day. The N. A. A. C. P. commemorated Lincoln and Douglass at the St. Paul A. M. E. church. A fair sized crowd was present. Rev. C. S. Medbury and Lieut. M. L. Gregory were the principal speakers. Maj. Gen. C. C. Ballon also spoke about the 92nd division (colored), of which he was his officer. Some of his address was not well received by the colored people. Polican's Habits. The pelican is commendably regular in his habits. The parent birds catch fish, and after eating their fill, fly to their young, who eat by thrusting their bills down the mother's throat, and resting on the half-filled food. ```markdown ``` Barbed wire entanglements to a depth of 3,000 feet confronted Negro soldiers of the Ninety-second division fighting their way towards the German stronghold of Metz when the armistice was signed. The first objectives had been taken and a footing had been obtained by the colored fighters on the second objective when hostilities ceased. Maj. Gen. C. C. Ballou, division commander of the only all-Negro division of the American expeditionary forces, and probably better qualified to tell of the part colored fighters took in the world war than any other officer in the country, arrived in Des Moines this morning. Since Aug. 26 last, when the Ninety-second went into the line in the Vosges mountains, General Ballou was in command of the Negro soldiers. From Oct. 22 until after the armistice was signed he was acting commander of the Sixth army corps, of which the Ninety-second was a part. Negro Troops • Brave. Of the Negro troops' General Ballou says: "It was conclusively demonstrated that there were no essentially racial differences in the fighting quality of the blacks and whites. This was entirely a matter of training, education and leadership. Colored troops are just as brave as white troops. They have never had industrial equality or equality of opportunity for the development of the qualities of leadership. "Both colored officers and men have been born and reared in an atmosphere of white domination. Nevertheless many excellent officers were developed at the training camp at Fort Des Moines; officers who have shown splendid qualities in battle, who have been commended by me in orders for their bravery in action and who have received the distinguished service cross awarded by the commander in-chief for distinguished gallantry in action." "Most significant of all," General Ballou says, "was the fact that the division was constantly progressing and its last fight was most commendable of all. "In many things I'm inclined to think, without reflecting on other divisions, that the Ninety-second division was superior in some things. I believe it was better disciplined. That was the general comment. The division received as hard service as any, but by reason of being better cared for, was in the best condition of any in the army." Casualties in the Ninety-second division were high, according to the division commander. "I do not know just what they were," he said, "but they were quite high." General Ballou bestowed more than a dozen distinguished service crosses on men and officers of his division. Instances of exceptional bravery, he said, were numerous. All Crosses Earner. "I was very careful in the awarding of these crosses," General Ballou said. "There is no man or officer of the ninety-second wearing a distinguished service cross who is not entitled to it and who did not win it by displaying exceptional gallantry." The last cross, he said, was awarded to an enlisted man of the Three Hundred Sixty-eighth infantry for carrying a wounded comrade, back to safety while shells rained about him. The Ninety-second division was assembled at Camp Upton. The Three Hundred Sixty-sixth infantry, trained at Camp Dodge, was a part of the division. The division landed at Brest and then went to Bourbon les Baines, where it stayed for six weeks until Aug. 12, when it went into the front line on the Meuse river in the Vosges mountains. Stubbornly Held Front. "The sector had lost its characteristic quiet as a result of occupancy by two or three American divisions prior to our arrival," General Ballou said. One of the divisions had cut off the village of Frapelle, generally considered by the Germans to belong to them, and the enemy wrested their wrath on the Negro soldiers, according to the officer. The Ninety-second organized the front and held it. "No Man's Land was ours from shortly after we arrived," General Ballou said. Distinguished at Argonne. From Sept. 22 to 26 the division fought in the famous battle of the Argonne forest. Ballou says this was the severest test of the fighting ability of the men. The nature of the ground made the fighting extremely difficult and hazardous, but the men never faltered for a moment, he said. FORT DODGE, IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) Mr. F. Turner and A. Steppe gave a birthday party Feb. 5 at Mr. Turner's to 30 guests. The evening was spent in progressive whist and victrola music. They received a number of useful presents. Mrs. J. Wilson of Omaha, Neb., is making her home here for the present. Mrs. Joe Washington of Charles City is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. The Fort Dodge Improvement Club met Feb. 4 with Mrs. Southall. After the business a very interesting paper was read by Mrs. Frank Perkins. Why should the Negro be colonized, after which it was discussed by the club. A beautiful solo was sung by Mrs. Coffman. Adjourned to meet Feb. 19 at Mr. Clarence Dishman's. The social at the A. M. E. misson was well attended Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. T. Franklin were hosts to Mr. and Mrs. J. Butcher Sunday at dinner. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. Membership meeting National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Feb. 24, 1910, Mt. Zion Baptist church: Opening song, America; invocation, Rev. A. Ford; business; song, Mt. Zion choir; What the N. A. A. C. p. is, Rev. J. P. Sims; song, Monroe Co. quartet; address, Atty. Francis Heald; remarks, L. D. Lowery, Pres.; closing song, Star Spangled Banner, Committee, Mrs. D. Mae Fine, J. B. Nelson, W. L. Warren. Mrs. Leona Hall Moore of Rockwell City is a guest at the Lovell home. E. C. Thomas is still confined to the house. Mrs. Flora Lavell entertained the Younger Set Thursday evening in honor of her son Leonard, the occasion being his birthday anniversary. MADE BAD LANDING Young Boche Airman Really Deserved Better Luck. As It Was, the Youth Probably Only Escaped Ignominious Personal Chastisement by Being Made a Prisoner of War. Although he was a boche we admired his audacity. He came humming out of the summer blue on a sultry afternoon, swooping from nowhere right in the inner guard of half a dozen of our unsuspecting kite balloons. Swift and straight as a falcon he dived, and at the rattle of his machine gun and the flash of his tracer bullets pigmy figures strangely agitated came bobbing and gyrating earthward under their spreading parachutes. Whirr! went his gun, and biff, went the first balloon, a thin train of fire leading to a scarlet blaze and a gossamer wreckage. Before one could count twelve a second sausage had shriveled into skin and the Hun plane was making tracks for home. The "Archites" had been taken by surprise. For a moment it looked as if the unwelcome visitor would reach his lines. But suddenly the "Archites" ceased firing, and it was then we saw a British plane pursuing at a pace that could only have one result. The German "side-stepped" twice by intention and once involuntarily. He smashed into a cottage like a goat butting through a fence, his propellers going through the thatched roof and his rudder cocking up in the air. The solitary pilot was pitched into a corner of the long orchard, little the worse for his fall. He was a small, thin, rather mean-looking young man, and he blinked stupidly at the remains of what had once been an airplane. A little dog barked at him, half a dozen fussy hens scolded him, and a very angry and very determined old lady came out of the cottage to investigate him. She was a typical Flemish dame, massive of build, tenacious in character and practical in all things. Deliberately and of set purpose she advanced on the dazed, airman. She caught him by the collar of his tunic. She shook her fist in his face, and she asked him in the incisive vernacular of the Flemish peasant what the meant by smashing up her house. She ordered him to look at the mess he had made, calculated the cost and demanded payment, all in a breath. She heaped insults on him, his parents and his airplane. As she talked all the glory of war and the spirit of conquest evaporated from the flying Hun. He shrank till he looked like a small boy caught in a mean theft; his airplane, with its gaudy splashes, resembled a broken toy, and he tugged ruefully at his hair, and flushed and stammered and edged cautiously away. As he retired the old woman advanced, and I am convinced that but for the prompt arrival of a guard of grinning Tommies she would have spanked that unhappy Teuton youth. Never did a man surrender so eagerly. When he and his escort had departed the dame "shooed" away the hens and then industriously picked up the assorted fragments of the airplane for firewood—Montreal Herald. A record for hospital building that is likely to last for a long time was made recently on work for the war department at Staton Island, N. Y. The building, a one-story frame structure with every modern convenience, was put up in just 10 hours and 28 minutes from the time work started, at seven o'clock in the morning. 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HAIR NETS ADOLPH KLAR 281-4 AVENUE NEW YORK "HOLD-TIGHT" HAIR WAVERS 100 PACKAGE "HOLD-TIGHT" WAVEL WITH ELASTIC 100 EACH JOB PRINTING The kind you ought to have and when to have it, that is when you really need it. We have contracted the habit of satisfying our customers. Our work is of the highest quality and our services are always at your instant disposal. We are especially prepared to turn out letterheads, billheads, noteheads, statements, folders; booklets, envelopes, cards, circurlars, programs and sale bills. Come in aud see us next time you need something in the printing line. THE BYSTANDER V HOME Barber Wanted—First class. $15.00 guarantee and sixty per cent. L. J. Shelton, 509 Mulberry St., Des Moines, Iowa. FOR RENT—Two east side properties on paved streets at reasonable prices. Call Wal. 899. For neatly furnished modern rooms for strangers and soldiers' wives look over at 811 W. 14th St. Also for good meals call at my Cafe, 922 Center St. Mrs. Louise Cooper. For That Terrible Itching. Eczema, tetter and salt rheum keep their victims in perpetual torment. The application of Chamberlain's Salve will CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES. The revival meetings at Corinthian Baptist which is now closing was one of the greatest meetings ever held in the city of Des Moines. More than fifty souls have been saved. Rev. W. H. Harris and his wife have certainly demonstrated to Des Moines people that God is not dead and that Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are not on vacation. One of the greatest baptizations ever held in Des Moines will take place at this church Sunday at 8 p. m. If you want a good seat come early. Mrs. Ellen Robinson and Prof. E. C. Robinson, mother and brother of Rev. G. W. Robinson, arrived in the city from South Carolina Thursday p. m. Prof. Robinson is recently out of the army. James B. Mifchell was taken suddenly sick last Saturday and is now confined to his home on Day St. Mrs. Geo. C. Young was taken to the hospital, where an operation was performed to remove a bone which had lodged in her throat. Mr. Charles G. Brooks of 1623 Searle St. has been sick at his home the past three weeks. We hope for his speedy recovery. Mrs. Ernest McGuire received word that her sister, Mrs. D. Mac Lee Fine, completed the first aid course of the American Red Cross with an average of 100 per cent. Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. Richard Windsor, an old and very highly respected citizen of Des Moines. Obituary will be published in next week's issue. Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown of Sealia, N. C., arrived in the city Friday morning to be the principal speaker before the Douglass day celebration on Friday evening. While in the city she is a guest in the S. Joe Brown home. Mrs. J. H. Brown, 123 Willow St., who returned home last week from Otumwa, where she was called to the sick bedside of her relatives, has herself taken suddenly sick this week and is suffering very much. SICK? WEAR MY BEST ELECTRIC Health Belt FREE for 60 DAYS. Absolutely safe—all you feel is a cooling glow. If you have Rheumatism, Neurologia, Paralysis, Nervousness, Mia, Dyspepsia, Piles, Constipation, Bedridden, Hip Pain, Lose Weight, Fever, Joint Pain, Bathroom Wetness, Tumor, PAIN ANYWHERE and for Catalog and select kind of Bat needed. A.P. OWENS, Dart. R. Box 1415, Miami, Fl SAM BURNS TAILOR & CLEANER We have now a Special Sale on Men's Shirts, Caps and Athletic Union Suits. COME IN AND SEE THEM 772 West 9th St. Bradford's Barber Shop 428 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. Fowler Brothers EMBALMERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS Successor to JONES & SAMUELS FRANK F. FOWLER L. FOWLER Embalmer and Director Manager Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, Iowa Young Wives Club met at the home of Mrs. Ed Mease last Tuesday p. m. An interesting meeting was held. Meet next Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Walter Rhodes, corner 14th and Crocker Sts. MISS BROOKS IN RECITAL. Miss Aurora Brooks, soprano, pupil of Mrs. Judge De Graff, will give her second song recital at St. Paul A. M. E. church on the night of Feb. 28, 1919. She will be assisted by Miss Mary Ellen McCree, pianist, and Mr. Chas. Woods, Jr. All music lovers are invited. Further notice later. Mr. E. K. Knox, one of our well known and highly respected citizens, has been successful in securing the position of Pullman porter and has been ordered to report to the main office in Minneapolis for duty. Mr. Knox is a deserving young man and we know he will make good. Dr. D. R. Parker of Springfield, Ill. has moved to our city to make the metropolis of Iowa his home. He is a chiropist and masseur of 18 years experience. His wife also assists him. They have located at 7th and Locust Sts. in the Flynn Bldg. We welcome them to our city. A number of young girls met and organized for community work and named their club the "U. A. Guy Club," with Estelle Tyler, Capt.; Lonie Green, 2nd Lt.; Bell Johnson, Sgt. Major; Cecil Rowland, Sgt.; Lucile Green, Corp. The club has outlined work for the next month. They will meet every Saturday p. m. at 4 o'clock at the Army Club. Mrs. Gus Nichols, club leader. Prof. Earnest C. Robinson of North Carolina, who was a student at the Ft. Des Moines Officers Reserve Training School, arrived in our city to assist his brother, Rev. Geo. W. Robinson, pastor of Corinthian Baptist church. Prof. Robinson has been in Americus, Ga., where he has been teaching athletic and military tactics in the Americus Institute. He may remain here indefinitely. Hon. Geo. H. Woodson of Buxton, Iowa, is in our city a few days this week. He has just returned from a business trip to Atlanta, Ga., where he had a very delightful time. He says that the race is showing much progress and thrift. He also visited Rev. T. M. Bromfield, formerly pastor of Union Congregational church, and he and his wife sent their best wishes to all of their old Des Moines friends. Atty. S. Joe Brown returned yesterday morning from Ottumwa, where he delivered the principal address before the Ottumwa Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at their Lincoln-Douglass day celebration. He reports that about twenty members were added to their membership roll as a result of the meeting. DE. DOBSON TO LECTURE. At a recent meeting of the Mary B. Talbert Club in the residence of Mrs. J. Alvin Jefferson an interesting meeting was held. Five new members were added to membership roll. The next meeting will be held Tuesday evening, Feb. 25, with Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1058 5th St., at which time Dr. R. A. Dobson will lecture on Social Diseases. Each member is expected to bring two friends. The Lightfoot Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith last Sunday evening at four o'clock and made all arrangements for its 2nd anniversary, at which time they will entertain their wives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carr on School St. They will also elect their officers for the ensuing year on the evening of March 26. TO COMMEMORATE THE TWO WASHINGTONS. The colored citizens are preparing to celebrate the two great Washington, George and Booker, on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 23, at 3:30, in a big mass meeting to be held at the Union Congregational church on 10th and Park streets. Some of the best talent will be secured. Look for full program in next week's issue. M. C. T. CLUB. The Mary Church Terrell Club met Monday night in one of the most interesting meetings held for some time, at the home of Mrs. Annie Perkins. Every member was present with the exception of three. The evening was spent in story telling. Mrs. Pearl Thompson and Mrs. Audra Alexander were the champion story tellers. After the regular business Mrs. S., Joe Brown addressed the club. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess and club adjourned to meet next Monday evening with Miss Margret Roberts. Mrs. Shelton entertained the Callanan Club this week, at which time Dr. J. A. Jefferson gave a very instructive address on "Social Diseases." It was highly appreciated by the club members. They extended an invitation to Dr. Jefferson to give another talk at some future time Mrs. Fred Stewart, 2413 E. Garfield, will be hostess to the club next Wednesday p. m. Paper by Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, "What Is the Importance in the Use of Butter." Discussion opened by Mrs. Ousley. UNIFORM RANK K. OF P. Douglass Company No. 3 met last Tuesday night in regular session in the Armory and the following officers for the ensuing term were installed by General L. W. Scott; P. D. Goodloe, Capt.; J. H. Jett, 1st Lieut.; Walter Carter, 2nd Lieut.; L. W. Scott, Recorder; W. C. Rhodes, Treas.; Owen Watkins, 1st Sgt.; Bryant Carr, Senti- nel; John Mathews, Guard; Geo. Galloway, Quartermaster. General L. W. Green gave some very encouraging remarks in regard to the company preparing itself for a good showing at the meeting of the Grand Lodge in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in July. LEMON JUICE IS SKIN WHITENER Cheap home-made beauty lotion to bleach the skin white At the cost of a small jar of ordinary sold cream one can prepare a full quarter pint of the most wonderful lemon skin whitener and complexion beautifier, by squeezing the juice of two fresh lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white. Care should be taken to strain the juice through a fine cloth so no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach a darkened skin. Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white at any drug store and two lemons from the grocer and make up a quarter pint of this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands. It is barmeless to whiten a dark skin. MONEY INVESTORS WANTED. TEN colored persons to put in two hundred dollars ($200.00) and two hundred dollars ($200.00) more per year for two years, or six hundred dollars ($600.00) in all, to purchase forty-four feet (44 ft.) of land on Center street between Tenth and Eleventh street. Contract and information at MODEL DRUG STORE, cor. 11th and Center Sts. George H. Woodson, Promoter. That Terrible Headache. Do you have periodic attacks of headache accompanied by sickness of the stomach or vomiting, a sallow skin and dull eyes? If so, you can get quick relief by taking Chamberlain's Tablets as directed for billiousness, and you may be able to avoid these attacks if you observe the directions with each package. A FEEK FOR MAGAZINES. Miss Robinson, hostess at the Hostess House No. 2 Camp Dodge, Iowa, says the supply of magazines is inadequate to meet the demands of our boys in camp, hence the club women of the state are urged to send as many in as possible. Those in the city can leave their magazines at the Model Drug Store, 11th and Center Sts., and an army truck will call for them the latter part of the week. Those out of the city can send direct to Hostess House No. 2, Camp Dodge, Iowa. After the Flu Take Natures Creation Natures Creation Co. 417 Utica Building Des Moines, Iowa KINKY HAIR MADE STRAIGHT SOFT.LONG,SILKY 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. 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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. 1 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Union Congregational Church. Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. St. PauFs A. M. E. Church 12th and Crocker Sts. 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. M. Toomey, Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. First A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. E. S. Hardge Pastor. S. E. 15th and Shaw. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Prayer and Class Meeting Friday night at 8 o'clock. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sta. 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. Asbury M. E. Church. Services in Congregational Church, 10th and Park Sts. Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor. Residence 844 13th St. Phone Wal. 8241. Sunday School, 10:00 a. m. Evening Service. Preaching, 7:45 p. m. Class Meeting, Friday, 8 p. m. Prayer, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Epworth League, 6:45 p. m. CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF CHRIST. Elder E. W. Pittman, Pastor. Preaching every 4th Sunday A. M. 11:30. Preaching every Sunday evening, 7:30. 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Memorial exercises for Theodore Boosevelt were observed by the congregation of the Second Baptist church Sunday evening at the K. of P. hall. A large audience was present. The following are the outlines treated: His Boyhood; As a Father; as a Soldier; As a President. The music was excellent. The Mt. Zion A. M. E. Allen Christian Endeavor fittingly observed young people's day, and the nineteenth anniversary of Allen Christian Endeavor League. An appropriate program was rendered and the appearance of some of the young men of the community on the program was indeed gratifying. Too much credit cannot be given to the president, Miss Ida Davis, whose youth and faithfulness are unparalleled. The financial committee of the Second Baptist church which shall have to do with handling the building fund for the new church has been appointed as follows: Dr. B. F. Abner, S. A. Heard, William Downey, Nelson Foster, Mattie "What's in a name?" 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One or two doses ARMY & NAVY DYSPEPSIA TABLETS will make you feel ten years younger. Best known remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach and Dyspepsia. 25 cents a package at all Druggists, or sent to any address postpaid, by the U. S. ARMY & NAVY TABLET THE T YOU STINGY THING! U. S. ARMY & NAVY TABLET CO. 260 West Broadway, N.Y. Green, Emma Franklin and Bertha Graham. Mrs. Mary Robinson and hed daughter, Mrs. Katherine Wagner of Chicago made a recent trip to Omaha, Neb., on business. Mrs. Wagner returned with her mother to Ottumwa, and was immediately summoned home on account of serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Hennington. The Faithful Few Society met at the residence of Mrs. Minnie Bibb last week and after listening to a splendid program in way of addresses and music, a splendid two course luncheon was served. Mrs. Bibb is a grand hostess and was voted even so by the guests of the evenin. Glad news in the form of a telegram have been received by Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Lewis, Sr., telling of the safe arrival of their son, Mr. Harry Lewis, a member of the old 8th regiment, from over seas. The Doreas Sewing Circle auxiliary of Mt. Zion A. M. E. church met at the residence of Mrs. Thomas William Davis. The circle will observe memorial exercises for Theodore Roosevelt Feb. 24 at the church. The Ottumwa branch of the N. A. A. C. P. will observe memorial exercises to honor our former President Lincoln and Honorable Frederick Douglas. The life of Linein will be enologized by Mrs. Mae McGill, and that of Douglas by Miss Margaret E. Davis, and the principal address of the evening will be THE BYSTANDER delivered by our home boy and distinguished guest, Atty. S. Joe Brown of Mr. Silas Clark of Moberly, Mo., was a recent visitor in Ottumwa, the guest of his stepfather and his mother, Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Rhinchart. Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett of St. Louis, Mo., are Ottumwa visitors as the guests of Mrs. Bartlett's mother, Mrs. Mattie Goech. Mrs. J. C. McClellan is reported ill at this writing. Mr. Wallace Hicks' condition remains bad. The Eastern Star lodge, Esther Chapter Nofl 4, held a meeting in their hall last Tuesday, at which time the officers were elected. Will report on same next writing. Mrs. Emma Gardner, the worthy matron of the chapter, has been quite ill, but was able to conduct her meeting last Tuesday. Pay up back subscription to Bystander to agent, Margaret Davis, soon please. NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that there has been filed and recorded in the office of the Secretary of State of Iowa Articles of Incorporation of the Pioneer Oil Co. of Iowa, and that on the second day of December, 1918, the Secretary of State of Iowa issued a certificate to said company authorizing them to do business as provided by law and in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation. Notice is hereby further given, as provided by law, of the following: 1st. That the name of the Corporation is The Pioneer Oil Co. of Iowa and its principal place of business is Des Moines, Iowa. 2nd. That the general nature of the business to be transacted by said Company is to acquire, dispose of, prospect and develop oil lands and prospective oil lands; to buy and sell oil or its by-products; to buy, build, own, and operate tankage, pipe lines, refineries, tank lines, filling stations, machinery and other equipage necessary to the production, storage, transportation, refining and disposal of crude oil and gas or any of their by-products. 3rd. That nine thousand dollars is authorized consisting of three hundred shares of the par value of thirty dollars per share and Certificates of Shares are to be issued only when fully paid in cash. 4th. That the Corporate existence commences on the 2nd day of December, 1918, and terminates on the 2nd day of December, 1938. 5th. That the affairs of the Corporation are to be conducted by a board of five directors who shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January each year. 6th. The highest amount of indebtedness to which the corporation may subject itself is two-thirds the outstanding stock and in no event more than six thousand dollars. 7th. The private property of stockholders is exempt from Corporate debts. Dated and signed this 4th day of February, 1919. Fred A. Townsend, President. Zell E. Robinson, Secretary. The easiest and quickest way to get rid of a cold is to take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This preparation has been in use for many years and its value fully proven. No matter what remedy you use, however, care must be Getting Rid of Colds. consider truck and judge this are buying Herri taken not to contract a second cold before you have recovered from the first one, and there is serious danger of this. A man of middle age or older should go to bed and stay in bed until fully recovered. It is better to stay in bed three days at the start than three weeks later on. CENTERVILLE NEWS Sunday was a beautiful day and all services were well attended. Rev. M. Carrington preached a soul stirring sermon, which was enjoyed by all. Prof. C. Rogers lectured in the afternoon and evening to a well filled house. The subject was "Watch." The lecture was excellent and was enjoyed by all who were present. Collections for Prof. Rogers were $12.20 and the church collection was $21.20. Prof. Rogers left Monday morning for Keokuk, Iowa. Mrs. Eugene Reed of Fort Dodge and daughter Verdie of Kansas City arrived in the city Sunday for a few days visit with relatives and friends. She attended the Daughters of Tabor meeting OF OUR F The Ford one-ton truck may well be classed as an agricultural necessity, it fits into and fills so many wants on the farm. It is a reliable bearer of farm burdens, The Farmer's Truck consider the possibilities of the Ford truck and he is ready to buy one. We judge this to be so from the way farmers are buying them. Herring Motor Company Tenth & Mulberry. Tuesday night, she being a member of that lodge. She will leave for her home Monday morning. We were all glad to see Daughter Reed in our city again. Mrs. M. J. Thompkins, Mrs. Mariah Noah and Mr. Wm. Kearney are much improved at this writing; also Mark Carrington, Jr., is able to be out again. The social given Saturday night, Feb. 6 for the apportionment proved to be quite a success. General chairman, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden. Mr. Clarence Bandy was slightly injured while working in the mines Saturday. Rev. Guy Saunder took dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John L. Nash Friday, Feb. 5. Quite a few friends were entertained at the home of Mrs. Anna Kearney Sunday, Feb. 7, at dinner. Mrs. A. L. Crittenden and daughter Christina were visiting in Mystic Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. F. Brown, and also attended services, which were very good. not only doing the work of several horses quicker and better than the horse, and does not "eat its head off" when not working. The aggressive farmer has only to member of for her home all glad to try again. Mrs. Mariah y are much The F. C. met at the home of the pres- ident Thursday afternoon and a nice time was reported. It will meet at Sister Hannah Cobbs' home. Mrs. Geo. McDonald has been on the sick list. The Sunday school will have their valentine social Friday evening, Feb. 14. A correction in last week's news is that it was Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Martan instead of Martin, and the dinner party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oliver was omitted. It should have been that Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Oliver entertained Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Martan, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Davis at a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday, Jan. 30. Covers were laid for eight. Mr. Theodore Lee presided at the Edison. We try to get all the news correct, but sometimes we miss them. Patronize Our Advertisers ILIES