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THE BYSTANDER State Capitol Bldg Historic Roan THE GARDENER'S ANSWER. I asked the Gardener old, if all Fair flowers fade and die—The rose upon my garden wall, The vision of my eye. Its color rich and tinted deep, Frail beauty fine and rare; And yet, to fade, to fall asleep, Despite the tend rest care. The Gardener's hand without a sound About Him waved reply: Dead roses lay upon the ground, Where thousands charmed the eye. And so, the Rose upon my wall, A bud so pure and fair, Will fade and die, its petals fall, Despite my loving care. And then I asked with quickened heart: (My Rose in memory still) "Is Death the goal of all your art—Mere beauty's crown your skill?" The Gardener spoke but once and low: "My life is in them all, Immortal souls all things that grow, The they must bloom and fall." My faith too deep to question more, I dumbly trust and hope; Faith opens Life's Mysterious Door, Where logic cannot cope. I somehow know without the light Of Reasons pro and con: Beyond us here, another height, That Life goes on and on. —C. Bertram Johnson. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH, MUSCA TINE, IA. 1619----1919 Tercentenary Jubilee and Seventy-first Anniversary Celebration of Bethel A. M. E. church, Muscatine, Iowa, 1848-1919, to be held in the church May 21, 22, 23, 25, Rev. R. Thomas, B. D. pastor. This is the oldest church in Iowa, having been organized in 1848, and the jubilee will last for four nights. Each evening there will be rendered a specially selected program of music, speech making and recitation, along with early reminiscences. A banquet will also be served at 50 cents per plate. All branches of the church will be given an evening to entertain the public. The present pastor is Rev. R. Thomas, B. D. The following is a brief history of this The church was organized in 1848; pioneer church: the first pastor being Rev. W. C. Treyan. The first Board of Trustees were the Hon. Alex Clark, Ben Mathews, D. P. Anderson and Andrew Jackson. Among the pioneer ministers who served the charge were Revs. W. C. Trevan, R. H. Kain, A. R. Cooper, W. R. Alexander, E. M. Harper and W. W. Williams, now pastor at Clinton, Iowa, Rev. A. Boyd, now pastor at Rock Island, Ill., and Rev. M. I. Gorden, deceased 1915. One among the pastors of note who served this church was Rev. R. H. Kain, a man of great energy and decided ability as a ready and eloquent speaker. He was sent to Congress and served two terms and was later elected the fourteenth Bishop of the A. M. E. Church. He died in 1887 in Washington, D. C. The pastors who served the charge twice were Revs. Boyd, Williams, Garden, Benson and W. R. Alexander, who died in 1899. It was during his pastorate that the present church was built. Some of the pioneer members were Hon. A. Clark, afterwards U. S. minister to Africa, and who died in Africa in 1891, and B. Mathows. Among the members who came with the inflow after the war were R. Hainey, Rosetta Watson, Abram Seabrooks, Peter Townley and Sawyer Lamb. Mrs. Joe and Mrs. Brad Beard entertained Miss Dora Beard, their niece, of Chicago, Ill., at a pink and white dinner party at the home of Joe Beard. Twenty-six guests were invited. All had a jolly time. Miss Beard will leave for Chicago to resume her position as stneographer in a bank. All regret her leaving very much and wish her much success. On the 29th of March there will be a rally and keg opening big supper given by trustee aid of the A. M. E. at the Keystone hall. Everybody is invited. President, Carrie Roberts; secretary, Ella Nowlin. The Baptist church had a grand rally Sunday under the leadership of Rev. Reynolds. Any elderly lady desiring to keep house for a man and a nine year old girl write to J. Jones. 1014 E. Lincoln Ave., in haste. A nice home for the right party. Will pay good. We are having lovely spring weather. Glad to hear of our boys coming over on this side safe. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. The services were fairly attended. The presiding elder was present, but left Monday for Dubuque. The concert given by the Girls Willing Workers and Boys Volunteer Clubs on Thursday night was a pleasing event, netting a good sum for the steward department. Mr. Albert Hawkins of Galesburg, Ill., and Mrs. E. E. Murphy of Monmouth, Ill., were guests the past week at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wilder and Mr. and Mrs. Price Eleanor. The supper given Saturday night at the Second Baptist church was well attended. XXV No. 40 CLARINDA IOWA. CLINTON, IOWA. The above cuts are Companies N they were assigned to command the try and their race. They are now r ored division. The above cuts are Companies Nos.5 and 10, who were in the Ft. Des Moines Officers Training Camp at Des Moines. Receiving their commissions, they were assigned to command the 92nd Division, that went to France last May and performed heroic deeds, winning honors for their division, their country and their race. They are now returning to America. Their commanding officer said this division as a whole had the best trained officers of any colored division. Mrs. ?a Mann and daughter Adelaide were in Rockford, Ill., last week to see their son and brother, Lieut. E. W. Mann, recently returned from over seas. The quarterly conference was held on Monday night at the A. M. E. church. The reports rendered were flattering, all departments having accomplished much. A. A. Bush was chosen delegate to the district conference and J. T. Culberson alternate. Adolphus Burns, one of Clinton's young men, left Sunday for Kansas City, where he will remain indefinitely. Plans are progressing for the trustee supper Tuesday, April 1st. Subscribe for the bystander. PARIS MO. NEWS. Miss Julia E. Thomas, accomplished young lady of Sedalia, Mo., got a position in the state capitol for the first time in the history of Missouri that a colored person got a position at the state capitol. She was recommended by the Negro National Educational Congress. Got the position through Mr. O'Fallon, a republican and a speaker of the house. The state legislature will adjourn this week. Miss Thomas is a granddaughter of Mrs. Bettie Smith of Paris. We are more than proud of the appointment. Miss Eunice Maupin of Madison, Mo., is not any better. Miss Maudesa Butler and Miss Sadie Jewell went up Sunday evening to see Miss Maupin. Mr. Hubert Maupin of Madison, Mo., is funeral director for a firm in Madison, Mo. He is studying hard to learn the whole business out and out. Dr. Williams, V. B. F. grand masted of this state, made a splendid talk at the Second Baptist church Sunday night, after which there was a collection taken up for a blind man, Mr. Henry Coleman, $4.10. Presiding Elder Crews was at his post Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Hhe preached a splendid sermon Sunday night. Mr. Willie Butler's little baby is poorly with pneumonia. Rev. J. T. Tutt passed through Paris Sunday enroute to Columbia, Mo., to hold a protracted meeting. Mrs. Rosa Robinson is better. Her daughter is here from Jefferson City, Mo., Mrs. Carrie Crump. She has a position at the state school in that city. Mrs. Lula Sharp is here from Monroe City, Mo., visiting parents. Mrs. Ellis Gasbury is here from Hannibal, Mo., visiting her mother, Mrs. Celia Wilson. Mrs. Lula Shropshire, manager of a concert company, will appear before the audience April 3d at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. William Entron is in the hog business. She has six that will weigh about 90 pounds each. Miss Sadie Jewell and Miss Mandesa Butler gave a party in honor of the soldier boys who have come home from the camps. Mrs. Caskie Nelson is home from France. He has wonderful things in store to tell later on, soon as he can rest up a little from the long ride on the road. VANKTON. S. D., NOTES Don't forget Wednesday night prayer meeting at Bethel Baptist church. Everybody is invited to come. Every fourth Sunday in the month is the converts prayer meeting until baptising in June. Sunday night we had with us at the church Sister Lillie Hayes, whom God has so called to go out and carry his word. Her text was "Wife Obey Thy Husband, and Husband Love Thy Wife." She read from the fifth chapter Ephesians. The collections all day was $12. Mrs. Hollinger of Kansas has been ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Holley. SPECIAL NOTICE. The Iowa Baptist Association will convene with Mt. Zion Baptist church at Minneapolis, Minn., on Tuesday, August 13th. All churches of Iowa please clip this notice for further reference. Rev. G. W. Robinson, Secy. of Executive Board. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1919. KEOKUK. IOWA Private Clarence Alton gave a grand talk of his experiences overseas at the Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school. All Keokuk turned out last Friday and gave our boys a hearty welcome who have arrived from overseas. They are a part of the 366th Infantry. Mrs. Dixson, who has been sick with la gripe, is able to be out again. The ladies of the Bethel A. M. E. church, assisted by talent from Quincy, gave a fine ladies day program Sunday evening under the direction of Mrs. Annie Homes. The Mission Circle of the Pilgrim Rest Baptist church gave a creditable old folks concert last Tuesday evening under the leadership of Mrs. M. E. Moore. Mr. Belemy Scott, one of our returned soldiers, was guest of Mrs. Nancy Rose at supper last Friday. Rev. J. Sterling Moore was called to Huntsville to preach the funeral of one of his former members. The Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school is progressing nicely under the leadership of Mr. Alonza Drain, who has had years of experiences in the Sunday school work. A well appointed banquet was given for the returned soldier boys by Mrs. Jennie Daverige at her restaurant last Monday evening, March 24. Will appear more fully in next week's write up. Miss Irene Byrant, who has been taking voice culture in Chicago, is home visiting her mother. Miss Thelma Seals is slightly indisposed. The sewing circle of the Bethel A. M. church will meet at the home of Mrs. Storks. A party was given at the Twelfth street hall last Monday evening in honor of the seventeenth birthday of Miss Virginia Stewart. Mrs. Addie Hedge entertained the Pilgrim Rest Mission Circle last Friday afternoon. All had a delightful time. DAVENPORT, IOWA. The Davenport Colored Scouts of Troop No. 26 went on their first hike in the woods. The boys were placed under the protection of their patrol leaders, respectively, Beaver patrol leader, Mr. Alphonsa Henry, who is also senior patrol leader, Panther patrol leader, Mr. Raymond Moore, who also is the troop scribe. The whole troop is under the supervision of Mr. John Gordon, who is the troop scout master, and there is no other man in the city of Davenport who has taken the interest in the colored scouts that Scoutmaster Gorden has. The above three officials are now commissioned officers. On last Sunday evening a call for only $2.85 was made and the congregation responded by giving us $4.05. The commissioned troop executives are Mr. Eugene Green, Mr. W. B. Brown and Mr. Walkup. Every citizen is urging the prosperity of the troop. Mr. Thomas Mitchell is on the sick list, being forced to go home from work on last Monday afternoon. We trust his speedy recovery. The time on which the Missouri club will give its great male concert is now drawing near. Every lady out and cheer the gentlemen, but because it will be April fool day don't fool them by not coming out, so everybody out for the Missouri Club. Sergeant Major Richardson recently came home from Camp Upton, where he has been detailed since the arrival of his division from France. Also Private Pitts arrived in the city with Sergeant Major Richardson. Both are strong, vigorous looking men. And each report they have had enough to eat and ought to be large as Friend Johnny Bull. They both gave interesting talks last Sunday morning while at morning services. They told in short their thankfulness to God for preserving their lives when they went over the top, laid in trenches, and the bullets whistled swiftly past them, and the allowed to safely return home without a scratch of kaiserism nor shells. The swift train that rumbles over the iron rails from Davenport to Galesburg carried our pastor, Rev. S. B. Moore, on a business trip to the latter. After his business activities were accomplished he proceeded back to the trilicity of Davenport Friday evening. Lieutenant Snow is now in the city the guest of his parents. "He is a fine looking soldier, That Lieutenant Snow; Just look when you see him, His fine appearance will show." Rev. T. W. Lewis will be assisted by Rev. S. B. Moore of Davenport in the former's revival in Moline, beginning Thursday 27th. All are praying that success may hover over the meetings and that a path of Christianity may be made through the meadow of sin. A letter was received from Corporal Earl L. Baker from over seas to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Baker, of this city. At that time he was stationed in Pont-a-Mousson, France. While there he says he was certainly living in style. While the Germans poured their fire and gas into the trenches he and his comrades were living in fine billets in the residence district. He stated his room was at one time a well-to-do professor's parlor, but is now a high brown soldier in khaki. He also was luxuriated with a very appetizing fireplace, a beautiful rug on the floor, and magnificent pictures on the wall, which all added to the beauty of the room and the luxurious mind of the colored corporal. Corporal Baker is thinking of making a business trip to South America when he returns to the United States. All are glad to hear of the corporal's success, and all wish him a safe and speedy return to the good old U. S. A. MACON, MO., NEWS. News received here from J. E. Hams of California to his mother, Mrs. Cora H., that his stepson, Lieut. Norman D. Houston, has arrived from over seas and looking fine. The Home Tide will be given at the A. M. E. church Friday night. This play given under the direction of Mrs. A. R. Fox. Baptising will take place Sunday night, March 30, at Vine and Broadway Baptist church. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood. Mr. Charles Jackson was indisposed Monday, but better as we go to press. Rev. P. C. Crewes has just returned from Hannibal, Mo., where he has been attending the quarterly conference. Mrs. Mary McCain entertained last week at dinner Rev. E. D. Green, Rev. Sterling Moore, Rev. McDonald. Covers were laid for nine. They were attending the North Missouri ministerial alliance. Rev. S. L. Brooks, presiding elder over this district, held quarterly meeting Sunday at the A. M. E. church, was a large crowd out to hear him. Mrs. Nellie Taylor and Miss Lullialy of Quincy spent the week end in the city visiting. Mrs. Lula Brown has gone to Moline for an indefinite stay with her husband, who resides there. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached a most excellent sermon Sunday morning and night. The Sewing Circle met Friday at Mrs. Ellan Smith's. A delightful time was spent after a dainty lunch was served. News has been received that boys from over seas have arrived and will be home about Sunday, Jack Griffen and Harry Hizel. Mrs. Gogans of St. Joseph met the lodge last week. A grand time was spent. At Dumas school Miss Edith Harris gave a lecture on economy of food stuffs, was very interesting. Miss Edith is one of the senior gorls of her class, a coming graduate in May. Macon is now enjoying its beautiful spring weather and the folks are busy putting in gardens of potatoes. NOTICE. District No. 3 of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs will hold its meeting Friday, April 4th, at 2 p. m. at Buxton, Iowa. All clubs in the district are requested to be represented in person or by letter. Mr. A. G. Clark, Oskaloosa, Iowa, Chairman of District No. 3. POEMS FROM OVER THERE. Below we are publishing a letter that ye editor received from Corporal E. E. Hogsette of this city, but now of Co. M, 804th Pioneer Inft. He says we are billeted in Gussianville, France, on the Alsace Loraine, about 20 miles from Metz. He says that he is well, but sick of this kind of life and hopes soon to turn homeward. Written especially for Bystander. The U. S. A. Girl. Our duty o'er here is ended, And now we're going to part From the land we have defended To our homes across the sea. We're going home to live in peace, That peace for which we all crave; Kaiser Bill can fight no more, For he's dead and in his grave. Adieu, France, we think a lot of you, We've enjoyed your hospitality, And your beautiful scenery, too; Your madamosalle is very nice, She is as pleasant as can be, But my preference is the dame I left in the good old U. S. A. Cpl. E. E. Hogsette, Co. M, 804th Pioneer Inft., A. E. F. Written especially for Bystander. Mother. She's awaiting in the U. S. A., In the land of the Yankee boys, Awaiting the eventful day When her sorrow shall turn to joy. Her prayers reach far and wide And the cannons have ceased to roar, When the transports have been landed Safely on the other shore, Then we'll all go home to mother By the shortest route we know, For the heavens know we love her, And her cares, we've missed them so. But if from some stray shot you fall While you are fighting on the field, And must give up your very all For the flag you tried to shield, 'Twould sooth her heart the word to hear When "Old Glory" comes home on high, That the last words he utter were, Tell her to meet me in the sky. ALBIA NEWS Mrs. Geo. Hollingsworth has gone to Huntsville, Mo., on account of the illness of her sister. Miss Elsadie Johnson entertained a company of her friends at a party in her home on Saturday evening. Mr. Lawrence Butler spent Sunday in Des Moines with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Butler. The Independent Sewing Circle Club sent $1.50 for printing of minutes to the state treasurer some weeks ago by order of president, Mrs. Delia Thomas. They wish to be recorded with the others. Mr. Luther Brown is visiting his parents, Rev. William Brown, in Albia again. Corp. James W. Godly, E. O. D., 317th Am., fr. arrived March 19, 1919, with honorable discharge and expects to reside in Albia for a while. The Court of Calanthan gave a social at the K. of P. hall on Saturday evening. A necktie social was the feature and Corporal James W. Godley spoke to them briefly on the war. Visitors at the social were Messrs. M. W. Weeks of Otumwa, John Lewis, Leonard Ford of Oskaloosa and Mrs. Buckner of Oskaloosa, and a number from Hocking and Hiteman. The young men were also guests at the B. T. Lewis home in Albia and at the home of Miss Aberta Robinson in Hocking. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. King are visiting at the Harris Godly home for a few days. Mrs. Lula McCarthy of Hawkeye visited at the parental home of Mrs. Cornelius Thomas this week and returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Francisco Venewera entertained at dinner on Sunday a few friends. The trustee board of A. M. E. church met at the home of Mr. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It has stood the test of time and can be depended upon. ```markdown ``` The best advertising medium to rech colored people in the west Price Five Cents U. S. FIGHTING MEN WANTED A CHURCH REPORT OF Y. M. C. A. IN CENTRAL MILITARY DEPARTMENT. CONTAINS INTERESTING INFORMATION. Chicago.—Uncle Sam's soldiers and sailors go to church. Figures showing attendance at religious services in Y. M. C. A. huts in military camps of the central department prove it. Attendance at the religious meetings and Bible classes held in the huts between May 1, 1917, and December 31, 1918, was more than 5,280,000. A. H. Lichty, executive secretary of the central department of the national war work council of the Y. M. C. A., has issued a report covering statistics of the Y. M. C. A. activities in the 131 huts in Central department camps. Mr. Lichty is in command of nearly 1,000 workers. Before coming to Chicago for war work he was secretary of the Ohio State Y. M. C. A. During A. H. LICHTY. his administration more than 2,500 men and women have been recruited in the 14 Central states for overseas service with the Y. M. C. A. The number of letters written in huts in the 33 military camps totaled 62,798,410. The total attendance was 60,663,806. Movies were the most popular feature of the "Y" service in the camps. The attendance at the 12,496 motion picture shows was 5,979,303, an average of more than 400. The "Y" educational features were popular. In the 20 months, 7,570 lectures were heard by 2,202,810 soldiers and sailors. The 68,272 classes of various kluds drew 1,394,418 and the 982 science and art clubs 62,530. For the American Library association the "Y" passed out 1,423,668 books. Athletica Popular. The number of participants in athletic contests under the direction of the "Y" was greater than the number of spectators. There were 5,398,259 in the contests and 4,437,017 "looking on." The 902 workers in the 131 huts in the army and navy camps and the 184 S. A. T. C. units passed out to America's fighting men 510,432 Scriptures. There were 282,229 personal interviews on the subject of religion; 52,754 decisions to accept the Christian faith and 117,770 signed the "war roll" pledging themselves to a Christian life. The 17,361 entertainments not including movies, drew 6,731,646 soldiers and sailors. The fighting men were thrifty. In the period covered by the report the "Y" sent home for the enlisted men $3,996,025 in money orders. To Improve Idle Time. Wherever there are as many as 500 reasonably stationary soldiers, sailors and marines at the base camps or the ports of shipment or with the army of occupation, there will be educational courses supervised by the Y. M. C. A. For those who are to be moved in a few weeks there will be short courses, but there will be something to interest every one. "Y" Operates Hotels London.-Half a dozen London hotels, including the Palace, Cosmo and Grafton, have been taken over by the American Y. M. C. A. and are now in full operation. This addition to the war plant of the "Y" is required by the even more comprehensive period of occupation program which has been set up in the United Kingdom by the Y. M. C. A. Want American Tables. An American pool table is a grateful oasis to the American soldiers impatiently awaiting orders to leave for home, for somehow or other they do not take kindly to the model of pool or billiard table which is extant in Merrie England. Hence there never is any rest to the billiard tables in the Y. M. C. A. hut in the British Isles. 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. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... .75 Three months ..... .50 All subscriptions payable in advance. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to The Bystander Company. 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Below, we publish a very fine letter that was written by a white man who lives in a small town where no colored people live, yet he is human and has sympathies and feeling for the oppressed and downtrodden of any race and is brave enough to resent the gross injustice and monish inequalities that are constantly practiced by the leaders of the white people. The letter was published in Sunday's Republican of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, March 23rd. The action is a disgrace on the citizens of Cedar Rapids and shame on our free state of Iowa: WHY DIDN'T THEY LET THE COL ORED MEN MARCH? They Were Good Enough to Fight With, Were They Not Good Enough to March With?—Letter From Rev. Thompson at Palo. To the Editor: This incident came under my observation while in Cedar Rapids last Wednesday. When the soldiers were getting ready for the parade, I noticed some Negro soldiers standing near by. I asked them if they were going to be in the parade. One of them replied that one of their ```markdown ``` EDITORIALS number had gone to ask if they might be allowed to take part in it. I waited until this messenger had returned and asked him what he had learned. He said that he was told that they would be given a position in the line in just a little while. After a little an officer called them to a place in one of the companies being formed. They remained in position for a few minutes. Then they were called aside, and I noticed that an officer was talking to them and presently the five Negro soldiers withdrew. I was interested to know the reason and asked them the cause for the strange action. One of them replied that the officer had told them they would have to take a subordinate position, that is a position inferior to the white soldiers, or they could not march in the parade. He remarked that in that case they would not march at all, and they walked away grieved but without remonstrance. Feeling that a great wrong had been done to some of Uncle Sam's soldiers, I registered my protests to a company of officers, and was told that, in a polite way they were given to understand that they were not wanted. An officer asked me if I cared to have my son march beside a Negro soldier. I replied that under these circumstances I would be ashamed of him if he refused. Now, Mr. Editor, I have no brief for the Negro race. I do not advocate social equality between the races. I can see how segregation might be advantageous to all concerned, but I do hold that taking those soldiers out of the line Wednesday was carrying the race question too far. This act was very indiscreet and calls attention to a condition existing in our nation which, if not heeded, will destroy our whole system. We have something over twelve million Negroes in the United States. It is estimated that in fifty years we will have between forty and fifty millions of black people. Nor is this all, they are moving north in large quantities. It is very likely that in fifty years they will be scattered largely through the entire country. These people are becoming more and more educated and wealthy. The Negro citizens in the future will be just such citizens as we white people train them to be. They will love this country just in proportion as their institutions afford them, with the whites, a common protection, and secures for them reasonable recognition for service rendered. It can readily be seen that if we go on refusing to them what is a just recognition, if we continue to call them "niggers," if we continue to refuse them recognition in patriotic parades, especially recently returned soldiers we are breeding a class of people that are not likely to endure without protest. Here is fertile soil for the I. W. W. In the near future the organized Negro voter will be the "balance of power" at the ballot box. He is fast learning that the two old parties care nothing for him, only as a voting asset. In not many years hence the Negro will destroy this government, or save it. He will save it if we allow him to preserve his self respect, if we make him feel that it pays to be a man, if we make him feel that when he goes to war for Uncle Sam and returns, he will have honorable recognition with any other man for the same service rendered. The Negro is an American and he wants to continue to be one. He is willing to "Saw the wood and draw the water." He only asks equality under the law, a man's chance. It does not lessen our obligation to the Negro if we call to mind the bad characters among them. "The pot should not call the kettle black." If you consider the large number of Negroes in this country who have light skins you will get my point here. President Wilson is abroad preaching democracy. He may well return and teach us anew the first principles of our profession. Respectfully yours, REV. R. E. J. THOMPSON. Palo, Iowa. JOHNSON GIVEN MANSION. Albany, N, Y., Mar. 19.—Robert Johnson (colored), of Albany, who was presented a $10,000 residence by the citizens of his native town for his heroism at the front, will be invited to attend the great celebration at Buffalo which will be held at a later date. Private Johnson, who was a member of the old Fifteenth National Guard of New York, after discharging his rifle and throwing a supply of hand grenades, dashed among the Germans and killed six and wounded thirty-five of them with his bolo knife.—Indianapolis Freeman. STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC., REQUIRED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS OF AUGUST 24, 1912, Of The Bystander, published weekly at Des Moines, Iowa, for April 1, 1919. State of Iowa, County of Polk, ss. Before me, a Notary Public in and for the State and county aforesaid, personally appeared John L. 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Simple, practical suggestions on different every day problems of health. File each article as a different subject or phase of medicine will be discussed at each writing. Simple Cold. "Every cough is not a cold and any cough which does not abate, but lasts continuously for two weeks or more is not and should not be considered a simple cold." In such instances it should be considered grave until proved otherwise by your physician. Please remember a cold is not an essential of life, though coughs and colds have haunted and disrupted the health of man as long as history records and just as long has man deemed it unnecessary to interfere unless he broke down in some way under its ravages." "To every ill in man there is a corresponding cause which is always referable to the breaking, knowingly or unknowingly, directly or indirectly, of some of the laws of nature by us or by our fore-parents, which unfortunately we have to suffer." As spring is now here, with it comes the desire to meet certain fancies as THE NEW YORK TIMES whims in dress as well as other modes of life in order that we might keep up with what our fellow-man calls style. At some time in our life, probably, we have all been guilty of disregarding weather conditions which constitute a part of nature, in order that we might not be called a "back number." But it is far better to be called a "back number" and be living, than to have people say of you, "He or she was quite stylish and looked quite as natural when laid to rest." And just in proportion as we disregard or break the laws of nature in this respect, just in the same proportion do we pay the penalty in some way with bodily ailments. Too often we are not the only ones to suffer, but those who come after us "even to the third and fourth generations" suffer for sins we have committed against nature. Don't be too eager to remove your winter underwear, just because it is spring, keep it on until there has been at least two weeks of continuous warm weather. Don't discontinue wearing your overcoat until you have had at least one week of continuous warm weather and then for two weeks thereafter wear it of evenings and at night. Don't change your high shoes for low ones until you have removed your heavy underwear. Don't go out in spring rains without rubbers and an umbrella. This last "Don't" is especially for women, who are the chief offenders, possibly because of their peculiar taste or mode of dress. Don't make bare your neck or chest just because it is spring, wait until summer has fully made its appearance. Very often many women wear low neck dresses all winter, and for what reason, they probably know better than I, but this I do know, that they constitute the class that have their necks soonest and longest hidden from all, but it is by the shroud of the undertaker. Rev. Garrison has made arrangements for the Easter rally. Two captains have been selected. Missouri Club is being led by Mrs. A. Ogden, Illinois Club by Mr. G. Brown. Club that raises the highest amount over $50 will receive first prize. Garrison Clug was entertained at Mrs. Huff's Friday, March 28. All members and friends are urged to respond to the April call. Members and friends are asked to attend services Sunday. Important business. Rev. Garrison, pastor. Tuesday, April 1, election day, stewardesses will serve dinner from 12 to 8. At that hour the Sunday school will give a splendid program. Garrison Club will give an entertainment Tuesday night. They will have a potato race, sack race and guessing contest. Each winner will receive a prize. On account of sickness we have had no news, but we are still busy. The two weeks revival at Allen chapel by Evangelist D. Carey was a Tells all about the war; it is fair to colored people. A tremendous seller. Price only $2.50. Agents making $15.00. Day. Send 2sc quick for agent's outfit. AUSTIN JENKINS CO., $6 Ninth Street, Washington, D. C. Simple Cold GALESBURG, ILL. great benefit to the church as many souls were saved to Christ. Services were held on Sunday, March 16, at Allen chapel for the returned soldiers in charge of 2d Lieut. Boyd. Sgt. L. Brown, 370th Inf., spoke for over seas, G. King for Knox college, L. Boyd on camp life. The audience was large and appreciative. We have had a great deal of sickness last month. Mr. H. Harmon is on the sick list. Charles McGruder underwent an operation and is resting easily at this time. Mr. and Mrs. J. Donaldson are improving after a two weeks sickness. Mr. C. Anderson and son-in-law, Harold Pruitt, are able to be out again. Mrs. S. Ashby and son, Roy, are able to out again after a few days of influenza. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Tripplet's two daughters are improved. Fern Jackson is on the sick list with mumps. Baptist church have started revival services conducted by the pastor, Rev. Scott. The reception given in honor of returned soldiers was a success. The hall was packed. Music was furnished by Rinkers Orchestra. Mr. A. Hawkins and daughter, Mrs. E. Murphy, of Monmouth, spent a few days in Clinton guests of relatives. They report a grand time. Mrs. Murphy returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Pruitt spent Sunday in Monmouth with relatives and friends. Garrison Club was entertained at Mrs. S. Anderson's March 21. Messrs. W. Shelton and E. Walker spent Sunday in Monmouth. Mrs. M. Jackson visited the Methodist church in Monmouth Sunday in regards of the Christian Endeavor. L. Peters, 366th Inf., returned home from France Monday night. A large number attended the dance given by Messrs. Barnes and Fletcher. Mr. H. Crawford entertained a number of friends at a birthday party in honor of Miss I. Shoots. A large number of presents were received. All report a grand time. Evening was spent in dancing. Lieut. W. Johnson, Ed Wade have returned from France. Mrs. F. Shoots attended the funeral of A. Ford in Peoria last week. Mrs. S. Johnson and Miss I. Fltcher were called to Chicago to the bedside of their son and uncle., Mr. C. Avers. Mrs. Mabel Robinson, who has been very ill for several weeks, is able to be out and about her club work, and also Madam Walker's work. The Second Union Baptist church is doinf fine work. The pastor, Rev. Brooks of Buxton, is doing all he can to carry on the good work. Come out and help. Mr. and Mrs. Emory Burns are the proud parents of a little baby girl. Both mother and daughter are doing nicely at this writing. Those who attended the necktie-apron social given at the K. of P. hall in Albia March 22 were Mrs. Mabel Robinson and daughter, Alberta, Miss Myrtle Nelson, Mr. Lewis Dudley, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Young and daughter Gene. All reported a nice time. Miss Ruth Singleton is visiting in Ottumwa with friends. The B. Y. P. U. is progressing along nicely. Come out and help with the good work. 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The Bystander, 201 W. 7th St., or phone Wal. 899. FOR SALE. Two four-room bungalows for sale, nice lot, water, gas and electricity. Small payment down. $16.00 a month. Including interest, $18.50. Call Black 1405. CLUBS. The Dramatic Art Club met at the Protection Home Tuesday afternoon, March 25th. The Mary Church Terrell Club met last Monday evening at the home of the President, Mrs. Jessie Davis. A large number were out and an interesting meeting held. After business a delightful luncheon was served. Mrs. Twine was a club guest. Adjourned to meet next week with Mrs. Nella Esters. Mrs. Lula McCree will be leader of the lesson. Quotations from Lincoln. The girls of the U. A. Guy Club held their Hat Bazaar at the new club room at the Army Club last Saturday and were very successful. Almost every hat was sold and they received several donations. These young girls deserve much praise for their efforts and should be encouraged in the same. Club will meet next Saturday at the regular hour. SUPERBRE DEBATE AT UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH On next Tuesday evening, April 1st at the Union Congregational church at 10th and Park Sts., the Mary B. Talbert Club will hold a "Limited Surfrage Debate," which will be affirmed by Mesdames Nora F. Gresham, Harry Shaw and Mamie Miles, with the negative being supported by Mesdames R. E. Pasteur, Jobson and Miss Ada F. Hyde. Musical numbers will be furnished by Mrs. Mayme Stanton, Miss Pearl Mitchell and an orchestra specially arranged by Mrs. H. W. Hughes. The public is cordially invited. MISS MITCHELL ADDRESSES HOME MAKERS LEAGUE What proved to be of much interest to the members of the Home Makers League on last Tuesday afternoon at their regular meeting at the Army Y. 10th and Park Sts., was an address delivered by Miss Pearl Mitchell, secretary of the Girls Activities under the War Camp Community Service at the Army Club, 9th and Mulberry Sts. Among other things Miss Mitchell pleaded for a closer co-operation with the united forces of the city in working out the girl problems. At this meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. S. Joe Brown; vice president, Mrs. L. L. Bowls; secretary, Mrs. Harry Shaw; assistant secretary, Mrs. B. E. Reynolds; treasurer, Mrs. Geo. Law. These officers together with the wives of pastors of the various churches of the city will make up the executive board. A special meeting has been called for Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at 515 Mulberry St. to consider plans for the further development of the work. CHURCHES. The Christian Endeavor of Union Congregational church held a very interesting meeting last Sunday. A AUCTION SALE 1,000 Unelaimed Express Packages by the American Railway Express Company at 515 Mulberry street, Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday, March 29th Sale will commence 9 a. m. and continue until all packages are sold. D. K. Brown, Superintendent. C. T. Clark, General Agent. S. K. Noland, Auctioneer. SAM BURNS The TAILOR & CLEANER GENTS FURNISHINGS Phone Walnut 3441 772 West Ninth Street Bradford's Barber Shop 226 W. 3rd Street HIRST 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. splendid musical treat was given by the orchestra of “Y” 89 under the direction of Secretary Washington. The Endeavor will meet this Sunday promptly at 6:30. Mr. James James will be the leader. Miss Franklin will have charge of the musical program. Those wishing to spend a delightful hour between 6:30 and 7:30 p. m. are cordially invited. Revival services are being held at St. Paul's A. M. E. church by Mrs. Mahala Hall, an evangelist of note. She has many good messages for you. Come and hear her. Rev. Robison, pastor of Corinthian Baptist church, preached to a crowded house Sunday night on “How to Choose a Husband,” which was the second of a series of sermons he is delivering. Next Sunday night he will preach on “Clandestine Marriages.” Come early if you want a seat. PERSONAL Lieut. A. J. Booker, of the Medieval Detachment 365th Inf., arrived in the city Thursday evening. “Doc” was welcomed by a large number of his friends. Indeed he is thrice welcome after having been one with us for the past ten years. We are rejoicing over his safe return. Messrs. Chas. Stewart, just recently returned from France, and Walter Wagoner, just recently returned of a U. S. auto training school ip Texas, are perfecting plans to build and operate a first class auto repair shop and garage. We are always glad to note the progress of our young people. Stewart was formerly manager and owner of a like shop in Youngstown, Ohio, and Wagoner was an instructor in the U. S. auto training school, so both of them are capable of conducting a first class place. Mrs. C. A. Clegget of Ames, Iowa, is in the city with her daughter, Mrs. Adah Jones, who is sick. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Huling, sister of Mrs. Nella Shelton, left Wednesday for their home in Ames after visiting with her sister several days. Mr. Huling is chef at the Frat. House at the college. Mr. Albert Walker, a successful business man of Marshalltown, Iowa, spent a day in the city last week attending to business. This is the first time in two years that "Al" has been in the city and his many friends were more than glad to see him. A young widow would correspond with steady and sober young or middle age man, object matrimony. Address S. A. W., 85 Main, Buffalo, N. Y. Mrs. Nora Enoch of Moline, III, who has been visiting her brother in Perry, Iowa, spent a few days in the city the guest of Mrs. W. T. Buckner. Mr. Eliza Winn has opened up a second hand store on the corner of 11th and Center Sts., and is now open for business. This is the first store of this kind that has been opened by our race and we hope he will be successful. Mr. Winn is a prominent race and lodge man, being an active member of the Masonic Lodge. A letter just received from Robt. N. Watkins, who is a soldier in France, stating that he is in Wales and expects to sail for America in a few days. He is a brother of Mr. Gus Watkins and Mrs. J. L. Thompson. SOCIAL. HOSTESS HOUSE DANCE PARTY. The company dance parties given at the Hostess House No. 2 at Camp Dodge are strictly invitational. The invitations are issued by the company commander. Several friends throughout the city are in receipt of invitations from Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Davis requesting their presence at the marriage of their daughter, Margaret Elizabeth, to William Bailey Bruce on Sunday, April 20th, at five o'clock, at Mt. Zion A. M. E. church, Ottumwa, Iowa. Miss Margaret has been the very efficient agent of the Bystander the past year and is also well known in this city. Wednesday evening of each week will be open night at the Knights of Columbus Hall at Camp Dodge. Dr Arthur, secretary, has been fortunate enough to secure transportation for the young ladies there and back. He is very anxious to have the young ladies take advantage of this opportunity to go out and help cheer the boys up. The grandmothers of the Protection home are enjoying a pie shower this week given by friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Shelton entertained the entire orchestra of "Y" 89 Sunday afternoon at their home on 14th St. They spent a very pleasant afternoon. The Protection Home Association gave an informal reception last Thursday evening. There were quite a number of people from out of the city. The home is indeed a great benefit to the colored girls and women of our city and state. The reception given last Monday eve by the U. B. F. and S. M. T. in honor of Lieut, Harry Wilson, who had just returned from the battle fields of France. Mr. Chas. Wilson, worthy master, presided. Music by the people John L. Thompson on behalf of the brothers welcomed him back home and Chas. B. Woods introduced Lieut. Wilson, who spoke of the valor of the 366th regiment. SICK LIST. Mrs. W. H. Lowry, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is gradually getting better, which is good news to her many friends. to her many IA Mrs. Seymour is much improved. She is a good mneumonia. has had a severe spasm. Mrs. Daisie Jaecobs-Gaiter, who has been seriously ill at Methodist hospital following the birth of twin daughters, is much better, although very weak and not out of danger. Her little daughters are getting along fine. Her husband, Private Herbert Gaiter, is with the tie THE BYSTANDER Mr. C. G. Brooks of 1623 Searle Ave., still remains in a very critical condition. Mrs. Adah Jones has been sick at her home, 1007 12th St. BRANCH MEMBERSHIP IN CREATED Membership in the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was increased to approximately 500 in the drive which terminated in a big meeting attended by more than 1,200 people at the Maple Street Baptist church Tuesday evening. The speakers were Lieut. Harry E. Wilson and Lieut. Nathan C. Smythe and Sergt. Cedric Gross and Sergt. James Posten, all members of the famous 366th Infantry of the 92nd Division. Musical numbers were contributed by Miss Josephine Guy, pianist, and Miss Ethel Bowmer and Carroll Curtley, vocalist. The Rev. H. E. King, pastor of Union Congregational church, gave the invocation and the Rev. H. A. Perry of Bethel A. M. E. church the benediction. Elbert R. Hall, president of the local chapter, presided. Mrs. S. Bates was awarded the prize for the largest number of new members secured during the drive. Rufus King, chairman of the membership committee of the Branch, conducted the campaign. A reception for the soldiers was held in the club rooms of the church following the meeting. ARMY "Y" TO HOLD OVERSEAS RALLY. On next Sunday, March 30th, at 4 p. m., the Park St. Army Y. M. C. A. at 10th and Park Sts. will hold their final public program, which will be in the nature of an "Overseas Rally and reception to all colored officers and men in the city who have seen service with "General Pershing's Legion," of which there are several hundred now in the city either awaiting discharge at Camp Dodge or recuperating at Ft. Des Moines, and all are expected to be present except those who are unable to leave the hospital. The ladies of the three Red Cross auxiliaries and the Camp Mothers' Association will be present in full uniform and after the program will open a temporary canteen in the Red Cross room, where all officers and enlisted men will be served with refreshments. The general public are invited to the program, which will be participated in by all officers present. The St. Paul full orchestra will fur nish music for the occasion. Baby Frances, after a serious spell, is now better and gaining rapidly. Mrs. Emma Edwards of Paris, Mo. visited Prof. C. B. Johnson and family. Miss Carrie Johnson and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson of Callao, Mo., were called to Kirksville by the illness of little Frances Johnson. Mr. Green Maupin and daughter Marie, of Marceline, Mo., enroute to Ft. Madison, Iowa, stopped over and visited their daughter and sister, Mrs. Maud Johnson. Rev. J. M. Zachary filled his regular appointment at the Second Baptist church. Private Claude Maupin, Co. A, 366th Inf., from over sea service, passed through Kirksville enroute to Camp Dodge. Private Maupin is a brother of Mrs. Maud Johnson. Since our last notes Mrs. Sarah Bynum has died and her remains were taken to Glasgow, Mr., for burial. Miss Lizzie Adams and Mrs. Daniels of Oskaloosa, Iowa, are in the city. Rev. C. B. Johnson preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Private Everett Porter of the 92nd Division has arrived in the city. Corp. Dee, Appleton is to receive his discharge Wednesday at Camp Taylor. It is also said that Corp. Harry Coby from over seas will be home Saturday. The citizens must think of some fitting way of showing a royal welcome to these boys. Mrs. Ellen West, Miss Ina West and little Miss Catherine Thompson returned to Pueblo, Colorado. Thursday. Mr. Anthony Pollard arrived home from Pueblo, Colorado, Monday and is packing his goods preparatory to returning to Pueblo to make his future home. Miss Lizzie Adams and Mrs. Daniels left for Ocalaoga Sunday night. left for Oklahoma Sunday. On the sick list. Mrs. Carrie Appleton is on the sick list. Rev. C. B. Johnson goes to Monticello, Mo., to preach Sunday. An unusual honor came quite unexpectedly to Prof. C. B. Johnson Monday. 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These remedies Walker M'f'g Co. at, Indianapolis, Ind. REAL TREATMENT 50. Make all Money Orders pay- Send stamp for reply. AGENTS ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` CHURCH DIRECTORY. 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 Sta. Fifteenth and Linden Sta. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 17 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. 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. Harago 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 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. Prayer, Wednesday, 8 p. m. Epworth League, 6:45 p. m. 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. CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF CHRIST. 928 12th St. Elder E. E. Pittman, Pastor. Preaching every 4th Sunday A. M. 11:30. Preaching every Sunday evening, 7:30. Preaching every Wednesday evening, 7:30. Preaching every Friday evening, 7:30. Services all day Saturday. Forgot What He Needed. From the Republican, Mt. Giliad, Ohio: The editor had an interesting experience some time ago, when a young gentleman came to this office and asked for a copy of the Morrow County Republican. He scrutinized it carefully when a copy was handed him, and then said: "Now I know!" "What is it you are looking for?" we inquired. "My wife sent me after a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and I forgot the name. I went to several stores and the clerks named over everything in the line on the shelf except 'Chamberlain's.' I'll try again, and I'll never go home without Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.'" The Republican would suggest to the proprietors of stores, that they post their clerks, and never let them substitute. Customers lose faith in stores where substituting is permitted, to say nothing of the injustice to makers of good goods and the disappointment of customers. Don't wait until your cold develops Spanish Influenza or pneumonia. Kill it quick. HILL'S CASCARA QUININE Standard cold remedy for 20 years—in tablet form—safe, sure, no opener—works up cold in 2 hours, keeps warm in 3 days. Money back if it fails. The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores. LAST THOUGHTS OF ROOSEVELT Desired Republicans to Close Ranks and Give Attention to Domestic Issues. TANGIBLE EVIDENCE OF WISH. Colonel Harvey In North American Review Presents Facsimile of Pen ciled Memorandum Left by Theodore Roosevelt's last thoughts were of the great domestic issues of his country, issues whose determination will decide the weal or woe of the next generation. He saw in a united Republican party, just given a vote of confidence and a commission to formulate and carry into action policies of reconstruction, the guarantee of the prompt recognition and successful handling of these domestic problems. Tangible evidence of this is a memorandum, the last penciled thoughts of the late President. To Colonel George Harvey and the North American Re- Hangs see him ; he must go & Washington for 10 days ; see sanitary House; must split in domestic policies Facsimile of Last Memorandum of Colonel Roosevelt, Penciled a Few Hours Before He Died. view the country and the Republican party are indebted for the publication of this interesting document which carries a message from him "who, being dead, yet speaketh." In the leading article of the current number of the North American Review Colonel Harvey sets forth the vital import of this last penciled notation of Mr. Roosevelt. He says: "Mr. Roosevelt died the acknowledged leader of the great party into which he was born. His last written words, penciled by his own hand a few hours before his death and addressed in the form of a memorandum for the brilliant young man for whose selection as Chairman of the National organization he was largely responsible, were these, as reproduced above in facsimile: "Hays see him; he must go to Washington for 10 days; see Senate and House; prevent split on domestic policies." "Here is evidenced as clearly as if the few words filled a volume Mr. Roosevelt's realization of both his responsibility and his obligation. The simple memorandum marked the inauguration of a definite party policy, to be carried through to a no less definite conclusion. It was more than a passing thought or a mere suggestion. It was a Message, signifying the need of immediate and unremitting vigilance in achieving complete unity of action in resolving domestic problems before attacking those of wider range soon to be thrust upon the country—a true soldier's call first to close the ranks. "Nothing could be more characteristic or more clearly illustrative of the breadth of vision, the foresight, the directness in method and the painstaking attention of the man. Nothing, too, probably could have served his purpose better than that these words should have been his last. Difficult as it is to reconcile oneself to the decree of Divine Providence that the removal of that great patrol at this crucial moment was not untimely, we cannot but realize, as he would have been the first to acknowledge, that the last vestige of animosities which might have continued to impair his highest aspirations was buried with him, and thereby the perfect union which he so ardently desired against all things un-American was attained. "Thus we find the Republican party resuming full legislative authority thoroughly united and invigorated by the peculiar confidence which so often carried it to victory in former years." ROOSEVELT'S DEPARTING WORDS TO HIS COUNTRYMEN Col. Roosevelt died about 4 o'clock on the morning of January 6. The previous evening 'at a great patriotic rally in the New York Hippodrome a message was read from him, written especially for the occasion. In it was this striking sentence: "We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag, which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile, * * * and we have room for but one soul loyalty, and that is loyalty to the American people." CHE BYSTANDER TELLS OF THRILLS WHEN SHELLS FLY MAN WHO SAW WAR ON FOUR FRONTS ESCAPES DEATH MANY TIMES WHILE SERVING SOLDIERS. Chicago.—More than 700 Y. M. C. A. workers saw service with the soldiers of the American expeditionary force in the front lines during the last months of the war. Frank M. Van Epps, seriously wounded while serving as a Y. M. C. A. worker in the Argonne, told of some of his experiences in a talk at the Y. M. C. A. college here: On the way to France last April on the Oronzo, Van Epps and 56 other "Y" men narrowly escaped drowning when the ship was torpedoed by a German U-boat. Van Epps was divisional secretary of the Y. M. C. A. outfit. He worked with the Fifth division until the armistice was signed. He was dressed up in a doughboy's uniform when he arrived here. A limp and a kitbag slung over his shoulder containing what is left of his equipment complete his couenlrs of more than six months' service overseas. Van Epps saw the war on four fronts in France and Alsace, serving in the first-line trenches on two of them. When the Oronzo was torpedoed on April 29 60 miles off the coast of Wales U-boats "got" two out of a convoy of seven steamships. The Oronzo went down in 12 minutes after she was struck, and Van Epps and other "Y" men lost all their baggage. They were picked up by a torpedo-boat destroyer and landed at Hollyhead, Wales. In southern and middle Alsace, Van Epps was in the first-line trenches and at St. Mihiel, when the drive opened, he became a stretcher bearer after his supplies ran out. Getting word to shift to the Argonne, he traveled all night by train, on trucks and riffle, and spent the next three weeks sleeping in shell holes and trenches when he was not at work. At Mudedeline farm, on October 18, Van Epps and Thomas F. Hadley of Iowa, another Y. M. C. A. man, set up shop in an old barn. All but three of the twenty-five "Y" workers went back to get supplies. The barn had been under shell fire for several days, but Van Epps and Hadley decided it was good enough to sleep in. They built a bed of boxes of jam, with a tub of chewing tobacco for a pillow and lay down. Half a mile back, an American battery was hammering the Germans, and two German airplanes came over looking for the position. They let go two bombs which landed on each side of the barn. Soon came a third, which struck the roof, bringing down a mass of rafters and beams and scattering shrapnel. A splinter was driven through the calf of one of Hadley's legs and a piece of shell tore through both of Van Epps' thighs. After dressing stations and field hospitals had finished with them they spent half a day in an ambulance and then were put aboard a French hospital train, where they remained another two days. One of these days was Sunday, so Van Epps, at the suggestion of some of the doughboys, "put on" a service, conducting it propped up in his stretcher. Soldiers to Study. Paris.—With the arrival of General Rees from Washington on detail from the war department to take charge of the army educational work, progress has been rapid along the lines laid down in the program submitted by the Y. M. C. A. army educational commission. Text books required to satisfy the demands of the men for instructions are coming overseas rapidly, according to Prof. John Erskine of Columbia university, chairman of the "Y" commission; post schools are starting up at the rate of 40 to a division and groups of officers and men are being absorbed by French and British universities to the limit of their capacity. General Praises Y. M. G. A. Paris.—There are some fools in the Y. M. C. A., according to Brig. Gen. J. P. O'Nell of the Ninetieth division. "Our Y. M. C. A. is everything to be desired," said the general. "Among the employees are some fools. One of them was such a fool that he would not stay away from the front line, and he got so tied up with Boche shells and other projectiles that we were forced to recommend him for a Distinguished Service Cross. That is a sample of the men you have sent to us. Please keep this work up and whether I am commanding this division or not, the things that you have done will make a lasting impression upon it." Honor "Y" Worker in Russia. News that the general commanding the American and allied expedition in northern Russia had recommended Howard B. Merrill of New York, a Y. M. C. A. worker, for suitable recognition of his cool behavior during a surprise attack on the forces he was serving, is conveyed in a delayed cablegram received at the Y. M. C. A. national war work council offices. Plan Educational Courses English universities are preparing to welcome the American officers and men designated to take collegiate, special or post-graduate courses there in accordance with the scheme of the army educational commission conducted by the United States army and the American Y. M. C. A. In Front Line WOMAN FOLLOWS SAFE PLAN Saves and Buys and Holds Her Investments—Estate Grows by Accumulating Safe Bonds. This is the story of Miss Mary E. Hallam, who for forty-five years preceding her death worked in a Chicago department store: When Miss Hallam began to earn her living she had the same qualifications for success that everyone has—average health and average intelligence. Capital she had none. But she had something else as good if not better—an appreciation of the advantages of thrift and an unswerving ambition to succeed. Department store salaries are not generally regarded as the best stepping stones toward prosperity. Yet Miss Hallam prospered. She saved a part of her wages each week and invested them well. She never speculated. She put her money only into such investments as would yield a sure interest return. Upon her death she left an estate valued at $70,000. Had Miss Hallam, during the earlier years of her progress toward prosperity, had the advantage of investing in Liberty bonds, her pace would have been still more rapid. In her younger days there were no government bonds available. In order to be sure that her investments were safe she carefully studied the investment field and accepted a comparatively low rate of interest. But she succeeded in spite of that. American men and women, starting out today, have a great advantage. The war has for the first time since 1865 made government bonds of the United States available to the small investor. Before 1917 the small government issues were snapped up by the banks for their own special uses. But now Liberty bonds may be bought by everyone and at a higher rate of interest than would ever have been possible had it not been for the war. The government soon will offer to the people one more chance to participate in a great loan. By that time the nation will have contracted a floating debt of more than $5,000,000,000, which must be provided for. Miss Hallam's story shows that anybody can save and accumulate. And common sense shows that everybody who is saving can find no investment quite as good as Uncle Sam's Victory Liberty bonds. SAVE NOW FOR OLD AGE Where Will You Stand at Sixty-five What You Do Now Provides for the Future. Do you want to be dependent on friends, relatives or charity when you are sixty-five years old? If not, get ready to buy Victory Liberty bonds to the utmost of your present ability, and lay them away against old age. This advice is founded upon the researches of the statisticians employed by the life insurance companies. They have devoted much study to the problem of dependency, and they know. They have found that of one hundred healthy average young men who start out in life at the age of twenty-five years: Thirty-six will be dead before they reach the age of sixty-five, most of them leaving families unprovided for. Of the remaining sixty-four men, at the age of sixty-five years: One will be rich. Four will be fairly well-to-do. FIVE will be supporting themselves by working. FIFTY-FOUR will be dependent upon friends, relatives or charity. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE NUMBERED AMONG THE FIFTY-FOUR, FORM THE HABIT OF SAVING AND THRIFT. THE BEST AND SAFEST INVESTMENT FOR YOUR SAVINGS IS IN UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT BONDS. Get Behind the Victory Liberty Loan. "Peace must be financed as well as war, and the initial stages of peace may be found ever more expensive than war. Therefore, get behind the Victory Liberty Loan when it comes." —Secretary Glass. THE MISER AND THE WOMAN. A miser, born in a land afar. Looked up from his gold with a bitter leer. "I got it by pinching and going without; They call me greedy; I am," said he. "The Nation's call to lend I flout. For bonds theyll get no gold from me." A woman gazed on a star of gold. She'd given all she had to give, And sacrificed to lend, 'twas told, That Liberty and Land might live. "And I'll lend again and again," she said, "To help to remedy war's ills, And to keep true faith with our here dead By helping pay our wartime bills." —HELP "FINISH THE JOB."— COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS. Rev. J. P. Jackson of the Tabernacle Baptist church had a splendid day Sunday. Rev. Tagger of the Bethel Baptist church of South Omaha preached in the afternoon. His congregation was present also. The offering for the day was $172.00. At night for our evening services Prof. C. B. Hosmer of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute was present at the close of our services and gave a short sketch of the outline of the school. Rev. W. C. Williams, pastor of the St. John's A. M. E. church, Omaha, is invited to preach for Rev. J. P. Jackson Sunday afternoon, March 30, at 3 o'clock. All collections next Sunday will be turned over to Mrs. M. Turner, Ward No. 3. Preparations are now ready for the lathing the church. The rally will close the 6th day of April, with these pastors present: Rev. Logan of the Grove M. E. church, Rev. Costello of Pleasant Green Baptist church, and Rev. J. A. Broadnax of Allen Chapel A. M. E. church, South Omaha. Mrs. M. Turner is improving from her operation. Mr. Fountain is improving from his recent illness. Rev. Dr. Parker, pastor of the Beulah Baptist church, 18th St. and rd3 Ave., has started his prayer meetinf, making preparations for his revival which will begin March 31. A business meeting was called at the Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday evening by the pastor, Rev. M. R. Rhonencee. The members present were 65. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the rebuilding and remodeling the church, which was in favor by all and the work will begin at once. Pledges made on the building $345.00. The captains for the different clubs will be appointed immediately. Sunday evening the Pastor's Aid will render a program. Miss Ethel Richardson, Mrs. Alice Davis, Mr. and Msr. Rodrugze are improving. Mrs. Miles arrived home last week from Kansas, where she was visiting sick relatives. Rev. Rhonencee was the guest of Rev. Edwards two days last week of Ottumwa, Iowa. Prof. C. B. Hosmer of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute gave a splendid talk at the Bethel A. M. E. church to a crowded house. It was very much enjoyed by every one present. Try This For Sour Stomach. Eat slowly, masticate your food thoroughly. Eat but little meat and none at all for supper. If you are still troubled with sour stomach take one of Chamberlain's Tablets before going to bed. 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