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THE BYSTANDER XXV No. 43 AN INTERESTING LETTER FROM OUR IOWA BOY. Co. C, 869th Pion. Inf., Camp St. Luce, Nantee, France, March 23, 1919. Mr. John L. Thompson, Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Sir: I thought I would answer your letter. I am well and getting along. The weather is very bad now. It rains from morning until night. I never saw or heard of such a country in all my life. I can't understand how these people live here. They never have any fire to amount to anything, summer or winter. They say that we are due another high water, which will be the last I hope. When it came up before we started to move out, but it finally went down. I had the good fortune to have a leave of absence granted me last month. I visited Chambery, and Aix-Les-Bains, also Savoie. The government furnished everything except spending money. I stopped at the best hotel in Chambery, the Grand Hotel De La Paix Et Terminus, which has about 150 rooms. I even had a real bed to sleep on. When I retired for the night and got in between some sheets once more I couldn't help thinking of that old familiar saying, "Oh, boy, ain't it a grand and glorious feeling." The Y. M. C. A. arranged sight seeing trips for all the boys on leave. I attended just about all of them. One especially I had to take and that was up on the mountains. We went to Aix-Les-Bains, where we stopped at the Y. for a while, and it is certainly beautiful. You have no doubt heard of the "Casino," which used to be second to Monte Carlo, well that is an American Y. now. It is a very beautiful place inside. Passing through the imposing (porte cochere) entrance and the vestibule, one finds himself in the Gallery of Mirrors, from which branch off all the other rooms of the ground floor; a large, well lighted library and reading room, amply supplied with writing tables; a theatre built by the architect, M. E. Eustache, with artistic taste and elegance, and seating a thousand persons; two large open halls with Venetian mosaic ceilings and used by soldiers for games, concerts or resting, a grand salon where free movies are given every afternoon and evening for the boys; an auditorium where religious meetings are held; a large and beautiful ball room, and last of all the cafeteria. One curious fact relative to the Casino: when the Y. took over the building, the contract obliged them to take over the employees as well. All of these I imagine meet the needs of the Y. except one man, the supervisor of gambling, and I suspect that he is the only man on the Y. pay roll who is allowed to lie down on his job. We stopped at the Y. until 1:45 p.m. when I went to the station where I caught a train for Mt. Revard. A cog railway affords opportunity twice a day for one to go up the mountain. As we start off an ever winding panorama presents itself. As the little engine climbs higher and higher we see in the distance the city of Aix-Les-Bains. Finally it seems to vanish and we see nothing but clouds. Imagine my feelings, as this was the first time I ever had the chance to be above the clouds, and our little engine is still climbing upward. When I left the station it was warm and raining, but now the air is beginning to grow cooler, and finally come to our first stop, where the engine takes on water. Fifteen minutes later we started again. Suddenly the windows became frosty, and we looked out to find that the snow was falling fast and thick, and every one began buttoning his coat a little tighter around him. At last our train gave three shrill whistles, and we found ourselves at the summit of Mt. Revard, which is 5,070 feet in height. From here one gets wonderful views of Mt. Blanc, the highest mountain in Europe, apparently not more than five miles away, though in reality 45 miles northeast of us. To our right across Lake Bouget, which is the largest lake in France. We could faintly see a chain of mountains—part of the Jura range—descending in places abruptly to the water's edge. This range separates us from the Rome valley, the highest point which is the Cat's Tooth (Dent du Chat) has an altitude of 4,500 feet. Just below this point is the famous pass called Hannibal's Pass. It was through this pass that Hannibal (the famous colored) led his army on his way to Italy, 218 B.C. To our left we could see the Swiss and Italian Alps. The snow was about eight inches deep and afforded much pleasure for the boys, for there were many sleds and skees for them to enjoy themselves. After enjoying the sport for about an hour our train whistled and warned us that we had fifteen minutes before starting down the mountain. It took us one hour and forty-five minutes to climb to the top, it took us only an hour and fifteen minutes to descend. I believe I disliked the trip coming down equally as much as I did going up. When we arrived at the station we had just fifteen minutes to catch our train for Chamberby. After riding about twenty minutes we arrived at Chamberby, very tired but feeling that the day had been well spent. After dinner, which was at 6:30 p. After dinner, which was at 6:30 p m, we went to the Y, where our host THE SOLDIERS OF THE GUARD ess, Mrs. Curtiss of New York City, gave a short talk on the French people and their customs. She also emphasized the beauty which is shown in French architecture. Yours as ever, 1st Sergt. Carl T. Brown, Co. C, 809th Pion. Inf., A. P. O. 767, A. E. F. following places: Chicago, Rock Island, Davenport, Kansas City, St. Louis, and while at the latter place visited the Poro College, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone. These people deserve credit and should be placed with our race leaders, their institution is the most complete and well equipped business place conducted by and for our them by Mrs. H. C. Hueling. Whist and dancing were the amusements of the evening. Mr. Geo. Gater, who has made Ames his home for several years, left Saturday for Des Moines to accept a position. All his friends regretted very much to see George leave, as he was well liked and respected by both white and col- A DISTINGUISHED HERO. Private Robert N. Watkins of Meritt, British Columbia, Canada, arrives in our city last Saturday direct from France, where he has spent three year in this terrible world's war. He was mustered out last week in Montreal Canada, and is here to visit his brother Gus Watkins, 2018 Zeline St., and hi CLARINDA, IOWA. Mrs. Hattie C. Talley is conducting union revival services at the A. M. E. church. Both the Methodist and the Second Baptist church pastors and members are united in the work, and God is manifesting his power wonderfully. Mrs. Talley (an evangelist for more than twenty-two years and now a member of the Chicago conference) is stirring up the churches, and sinners are crying what shall I do to be saved, and backsliders are being condemned under the heart searching messages she is rendering under God. Sister Talley was sent to Clarinda by the Holy Ghost, and God is using her mightily in tearing down old Satan's kingdom in Clarinda. She began her meeting here April 6th and from present indications we can not state a definite time when we will close, as many souls are coming to Christ and many others are seeking Him. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. ESTHERVILLE, IOWA Mr. and Mrs. William H. Moore are back from their trip to California, where she was greatly benefited, having gone out there for her health. While there several beautiful affairs were given in their honor, especially the reception given by Mr. and Mrs. S. Overr in their beautiful new home at 157 Glorietta street, Pasadena, the living room was decorated with large yellow roses and cassia; the dining room with red carnations and red roses, rest room with lilies and sweet peas. Mrs. Moore was presented with three beautiful bouquettes, product of their gardens. The people were sorry when the time came for Mr. and Mrs. Moore and their little son to depart. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Overr had previously entertained Mrs. Laura Price Young on her return home to Portland, O. Mrs. Lillian Reed Overr was formerly of Centerville, Iowa, but now resides in the city of flowers, fruit and beauty (Pasadena), and she extends welcome and the doors of her beautiful home are open to all of her Iowa friends. Given most Mr. and Mrs. Moore and Going west Mr. and Mrs. Moore and little Ethelbert Malone stopped at the DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 1919. following places: Chicago, Rock Island, Davenport, Kansas City, St. Louis, and while at the latter place visited the Poro College, owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Malone. These people deserve credit and should be placed with our race leaders, their institution is the most complete and well equipped business place conducted by and for our race. Mr. and Mrs. Malone spare no means in making it pleasant for the small as well as great. This in them is a noble Christian act, which builds ahead of them a crown of greater success. We wish for them all that life affords. On the return trip they stopped at Tuscon, Arizona, here a great sanitarium is built for tuberculosis, then at El Paso, El Reno, Weatherford, Okla., visiting friends on the farm who have 160 acres and doing well, then came home to Estherville, which took about six weeks. The club work at Estherville is at a standstill owing to the fact several ladies leaving, Mrs. Nellie Jones, Mrs. Vayo, Mrs. C. B. Hosmer, Miss Chritie Robinson, Mrs. McQuiller. Mrs. Hosmer has accepted a position as stenographer in the office of Mr. Work. Miss Lillian Cecile Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moore, will be the first of the race to graduate from the Estherville High School. Mr. Alfred G. Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moore, graduates from Tuskegee Normal and Industrial School, Alabama, next month. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stevens have come to Estherville to live. Three race men have arrived in our city and are employed at the Orleans Hotel. Our only tailor and repair shop is operated by G. W. Walden, assisted by his wife. They are doing fine. When in the city pay them a call. Mr. William Terrel, who has been in our city in charge of dining car 1625 during W. H. Moore's absense, has returned to his home in Chicago, Ill. Musician Paul E. Martin writes from France that he is well and their band has been out playing for the soldiers at the camp "over there." He reports they are all anxious to return home very soon. The Mutual Aid Club entertained friends Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Myra McCracken-Gater, 1125 Kellogg Ave., complimentary to Mr. Geo. Gater and Mr. David Leggins. A delicious two-course luncheon was served by the club ladies, all wearing no beautiful club colors presented to them by Mrs. H. C. Hueling. Whist and dancing were the amusements of the evening. Mr. Geo. Gater, who has made Ames his home for several years, left Saturday for Des Moines to accept a position. All his friends regretted very much to see George leave, as he was well liked and respected by both white and colored citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Alexander motored up from Des Moines last Sunday for a visit at the Madison home. Mr. David Leggins, one of our promising young men, left Thursday for Toledo, Ohio, where he will take up the work as a mechanic. Mrs. Mary Scott was a recent visitor at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Catherine Gater. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Harris are now housekeeping in apartments on Main street. Mr. E. H. Gater and daughter Louise spent Sunday in Des Moines visiting relatives. Stomach Trouble Cured. If you have any trouble with your stomach you should take Chamberlain's Tablets. Mr. J P. Klote of Edina, Mo., says: "I have used a great many different medicines for stomach trouble, but find Chamberlain's Tablets more beneficial than any other remedy I ever used." ALBIA NEWS. Mr. Harry Burnaugh of Mt. Pleasant passed through Albia Friday enroute from Camp Vermont to his home in Mt. Pleasant. He was an oversees soldier boy. The members of the K. of P. lodge gave a social at the hall on Monday. Several of the Albia people went to Hocking Sunday. The Sewing Circle Club met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Bennings on Tuesday afternoon. A number of strangers in Albia the past week. The Easter program and singing is being prepared for Easter. A number of Albians attended the baptising in Hocking Valley on Sunday. The Best Cough Medicine When a druggists finds that his customers all speak of a certain preparation, he forms a good opinion of it and when in need of such a medicine is almost certain to use it himself and in his family. This is why so many druggists use and recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. J. B. Jones, a well known druggist of Cubrun, Ky., says, "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in my family for the past seven years, and have found it to be the best cough medicine I have ever known." PRIVATE Robert N. Watkins of Merritt, British Columbia, Canada, arrived in our city last Saturday direct from France, where he has spent three years in this terrible world's war. He was mustered out last week in Montreal, Canada, and is here to visit his brother, Gus Watkins, 2018 Zeline St., and his sister, Mrs. John L. Thompson, 1306 W. 20th St. He left Wednesday morning to visit a week with his father and other relatives at his old home in Albany, Mo., whom he has not seen for thirteen years. His father was a veteran of the Civil war, a man 84 years old. Young Mr. Watkins has many honors, which he seldom refers to, one is SIR JOHN HENRY HENRY that he left British Columbia and a member of the Canadian Guards on reaching England. He was a member of the 17th Lancers, which he wears the emblem of that famous regiment that has remained in English history for many centuries. Later he was made a member of the 142nd Infantry. He wears three years service stripes and two wounded stripes. He was first wounded at Vimey Ridge, where his company of 264 entered the terrible battle and the next day only 42 answered the roll call. Mr. Watkins left this country, America, declaring he would not live in a country whose flag he must defend and that flag would not protect him, so he denounced the American so-called democracy and declared allegiance to the king of Eigland 13 years ago and now enjoys living where there is no race prejudice. The best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents THE CITY OF GOD A BEAUTIFUL SCENIC PLAY AT THE UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH COR. 10TH AND PARK MONDAY NIGHT 9-10 ALL ARE INVITED. SEATS FREE MACON, MO., NEWS. On account of there not being any news the last few weeks the reporter being sick. Jackson Griffen and Harry Hizel are home from France. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood is wearing broad smiles this week, being the proud father of a new son. The little man has not been named as yet. Mother and babe are getting along nicely. Mrs. Ada M. Cooper of Des Moines, Iowa, is visiting her sister, Mrs. M. Davis. The church, Vine and Broadway and A. M. E. church, are preparing programs for Easter. Mrs. Green is visiting Mrs. Ollie Grant this week. The ladies of Vine and Broadway Baptist church entertained at a reception Wednesday week for the soldier boys from France and the training camps, soldiers' mothers, wives and sweethearts, this being one of the greatest occasions that has been held in Macon for a long time. The church was beautifully decorated in red, white and blue and flags. The special table for the soldiers was white bells hung over the table in clusters, which and arch square with the color scheme of Old Glory, which Mrs. A. Crews and Mrs. R. Adams and their assistants did, the young girls of church were waitresses, wore the color of all white. A program was given in their honor. The welcome address was given by Prof. Thompson of Western College. The ramins of Martin Roberson of Rock Island, Ill., were brought to Macon for burial Sunday at 2:30 at the A. M. E. church. A former Macon boy, was 28 years old. The flowers were beautiful that were given by his boy friends. Mr. and Mrs. Roberson and Mrs. Martin Roberson and their granddaughter and Mrs. Carrie McCampbell came with the deceased to Macon for burial. Mrs. Ida Pain and husband and several from Huntsville, Mo., attended the Martin Roberson funeral. Mr. Will Davenport is getting along real nicely, being able to get up and around. He was baptised a few Sundays ago. Miss Kathryn W. Henderson and Miss Ellanora Jackson were shopers in Moberly Saturday night. The revival service being held at the A. M. E. church by Evangelist F. F. Moten closed Wednesday night. Several more came into the fold, one Civil war veteran, Mr. Johnson, formerly of Quincy, Ill. He had never made a confession until Saturday night and joined Sunday morning. Evangelist Moten's wife helped him, being a sweet singer. The Heroines of Jericho and Mason lodge turned out Sunday. The dance that billed by the "Bosters" for Monday night proved to be unsuccessful and was called off. KIRKSVILLE PEOPLE Mrs. Martin is still on the sick list. Mrs. Isabell Stokes has returned to Kirksville from Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. LeRoy Richardson, recent discharged from service overseas, was a visitor in Kirksville, Mo. Sergt. M. D. Appleton, Corp. Harry Coby and Pvt. John Leslie Tendall have all returned to Kirksville since our last news. Little Frances Elizabeth Johnson, the daughter of Prof. Charles B. Johnson, died April 10th at 6:25 p. m. She was buried in Paris, Mo., where her mother is also buried. She was three years old the 28th day of March, and a child promising of remarkable intelligence. Mrs. Bettie Johnson came to Kirksville Friday to be with her son, Charles B., and his family in their hour of bereavement. Prof. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson accompanied the remains of Baby Frances to Paris, Mo., Friday evening. Her funeral was held Saturday at 2 p. m., conducted by Rev. Meadows of the A. M. E. church. The bereaved father and wife returned to Kirksville Saturday at 8:15. Sister Dora Linn, the splendid Martha of the Second Baptist church, has again demonstrated her ability to bring things to pass. By her own individual efforts she has solicited funds sufficient to repair the church, and contemplates having the woodwork done over. She never talks about what "we want to do"—she does it! Mrs. Maude Johnson received word that her brother Claude, recently from overseas, has been operated on for appendicitis. Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Johnson and Master Ineth spent Saturday and Sunday in Marceline, Mo., the guests of Mrs. Johnson's parents. 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. 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This will be used under the direction of the Freedmen's Board of the Presbyterian church for the education of the Negro youth of the country. In announcing its plans the Presbyterian church says: "The unsurpassed loyalty of the Negro soldier, and his courage, obedience, and patriotism; the devotion and consolation of his entire race in this land, to follow our flag, and meet our national responsibility; his ungrudging and unbargaining enlistment, despite a justified consciousness of much injustice and denial of rights, have shown him worthy of our confidence and praise. "He has the right to think a New Era has dawned. He has the right to have visions of more schools, more aid for the illiterate and unguided, more and better preachers to offer the true Gospel. We must turn the one-roomed, miserable cabin into a neat and attractive home, train Negro men and women to be pure-hearted parents, help the race to clean ambitions, to pure amusements, more elevating conditions, and give the Negro the privilege of developing fully, and without unlawful restraint, every talent and every power." In New Era Magazine, official medium of the Presbyterian church, for May, will appear a special tribute to the Christian Negroes of the United States, praising them as being patient, forbearing, quiet in spirit, obedient to law, self-sacrificing, enduring all things for a noble aim. The article demands for the Negro recognition of justice and right and a better future. "If he is a Christian," says New Era Magazine, "if he has been trained in the truths of God and taught the value and responsibility of a true life, he will help to save our country and the world. That man is foolish who des- pises or ignores the force of 12,000,000 Negroes and refuses to give them Christian training." The Home Mission Monthly, issued by the Woman's Board of Home Missions of the Presbyterian church, at 156 Fifth avenue, New York City, devotes its April issue largely to consideration of the Negro. It discusses Reconstruction and the Negro, Negro migration and attendant conditions, gives illuminating extracts from letters of Negro soldiers, tells of a notable conference of Presbyterian Negro workers, and shows the Y. W. C. A. is a means of meeting the colored girls' need for self-expression. J. B. Wootan, Director of Publicity for the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A., 156 Fifth Avenue, New York City. BUNDY FOUND GUILTY; GOUNSEL PLANS APPEAL St. Louis, Mo., March 31.—An appeal to the Illinois supreme court will be taken in behalf of Leroy N. Bundy, East St. Louis dentist, whom a jury at Waterloo found guilty on Friday of conspiring to murder Detective Samuel Coppedge on the morning of July 2, it was announced today by Thomas Webb of East S' Lau, chief counsel for the defense. The jury fixed the punishment at life imprisonment. "We will file a motion for a new trial in a few days," Webb said. "The motion undoubtedly will be overruled. We want it overruled. Then we will appeal. It is impossible to get a fair trial for a colored man before a jury in this neck of the woods. We can get a fair trial in the supreme court, and that's where we are going." Webb attributed the verdict to race prejudice and the rulings of Judge Gillham. He said the attitude of the court was prejudicial to the defense throughout the trial. It had been confidently predicted by Bundy and his attorney that he would be acquitted. The killing of which he was convicted occurred when a mob of colored men, armed with rifles, shotguns and revolvers, fired into an automobile load of police at Tenth street and Bond avenue and it precipitated the rioting and massacre which followed the day and night of July 2. Detective Frank Wodley also was fatally wounded. There had been an outbreak the preceding May 28, resulting from feeling against colored people who moved into neighborhoods occupied by white persons, and a number of them beaten, but none killed. The theory on which Bundy was prosecuted, and which was supported by some evidence, was that after the May trouble, colored people began storing arms and ammunition in preparation for a retaliatory attack or the whites. It was contended that Bundy was the leader of this movement Bundy's defense was an alibx. Testimony that he was not in the neighborhood where the shooting occurred for several hours preceding it was given by two white men and himself, and corroborated details were given by half a dozen other white men. Attorneys for the state declared, however, that his presence was not essential. They asserted it had been proven that he organized the colored people and planned the attack. They declared the red automobile which witnesses said aided in assembling the mob was Bundy's machine. They also attacked the alibi. Three witnesses told of seeing Bundy at various places in the South End; two of the msaid he was driving a black automobile, which was followed by the red machine. Three others testified they heard members of the mob calling Bundy by name. Dr. Bundy has no children, but is married, and the untiring interest and efforts of his wife, a native of St. Louis, in endeavoring to obtain his freedom, have attracted the greatest attention and aroused genuine sympathy. Dr. Bundy is the son of Rev. Dr. Chas. Bundy of Cleveland, Ohio, a presiding elder in the A. M. E. church and mentioned for bishop. He has a brother, Richard Bundy, secretary of the legation, Monrovia, Liberia. CENTERVILLE NEWS The social given Saturday evening for the benefit of the church by Deacon Henry Johnson, chairman, proved to be quite a success. Quite a number were at the services Sunday. Rev. M. Carrington was called home Friday night by the serious illness of his son, Mark, Jr., who still remains very poorly. Mrs. Lilly Henry and babe of Des Moines were visiting with relatives and friends. A number of boys and girls surprised Miss Ruth Smith Saturday evening, April 12, in honor of her fifteenth birthday. She received many useful presents. Everyone left at a late hour, wishing Miss Smith many more happy birthdays. Mrs. E. Hicks is reported on the sick list this week. instructor. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Jones and little daughter, Aldeen, spent Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kearney and nephew, Sylvester Coratthers, spent Sunday with Mrs. Katherine Smith, and family. Mrs. S. H. Jones is reported on the sick list. Mr. E. F. Brown of Mystic was visiting in town Sunday afternoon. The B. Y. P. U. will give a bon bon social Saturday evening, April 12. Little Mac Riddling and Neal Jackson is reported better. Little Mile Bathing and Neal Jackson is reported better. Mrs. Luther Jackson was calling on Mr. and Mrs. C. Bandy. Patronize Our Advertisers THE BYSTANDER Victory Liberty Loan Must Succeed to a Degree in Keeping With Success of Former Loans. Despite the fact that hostilities have ceased and preliminary steps to the signing of a peace treaty been taken, our big war job is not finished. The job will not be completed until the war bills are paid and the state of the nation is clean. Those of us who remained on this side of the water still have work to do to polish off the great victory won by our soldiers and sailors, and the work before us is as patriotic and essential as that already accomplished. The Victory Liberty Loan must succeed to a degree in keeping with the success of the four previous loans. This success can be attained only through the efforts and enthusiasm of the entire people. Liberty Loan organizations must put into their efforts the same vim and fire that characterized their work in the previous loans. The people must do everything within their power to aid the organizations in performing the task that is as much theirs as in the time when the nation was warring. The spirit of thanksgiving should permeate the American atmosphere—should dominate the heart of every citizen, for if it had not been for the extensive preparation to fight the central powers until victory perched upon our banner the war would have been prolonged indefinitely, with a consequent loss of thousands of lives that otherwise were saved to us when the German general staff acknowledged the futility of continuing the struggle for world domination. The great victory was achieved very largely through the shells that were never exploded, through the soldiers that did not go across, and through the general preparations in other directions. The American people can give expression to their thanksgiving by subscribing to the limit of their ability in making the Victory Liberty Loan an overwhelming success. The fullness of the great victory will not be realized until the war bills are paid and all the boys brought home. The expenses of the war have been huge, but America set out to win the war at any cost, and now, with victory secure, the American people stand ready to complete the job assigned to them—providing the money necessary to win the victory. —HELP "FINISH THE JOB."— —HELP "FINISH THE JOB."— WHY YOUR MONEY IS NEEDED—HOW IT HELPS This Brief Questionnaire Gives Interesting Information on the Victory Liberty Loan. The government already is exploiting the Victory Liberty Loan, which will be floated in April, in order that the people may start saving for the purpose of investing in bonds of the "Victory issue." The following brief questionnaire should tend to clarify the mind of any reader regarding the Victory Loan: Q. The war being over, why is there need of another great popular war loan? A. The proceeds from the Fourth loan, according to Secretary of the Treasury Glass, were exhausted last December, and the government must have billions more with which to maintain our forces overseas, bring the victors home and carry out its reconstruction plans. Q. If Uncle Sam's strong-box is empty, how is he paying his after-war expenses? A. This is being done with money borrowed from the banks at the rate of $000,000,000 every two weeks, short-term anticipation certificates of indebtedness being issued in return. Q. As long as the banks are advancing the money, why not let them continue to do so? A. Because in order to continue to extend credit to the business interests big and little of the country the banks must get back this money—amounting to 20 per cent of their entire resources—when it falls due, as only can the prosperity we now enjoy be continued. Q. Will the Victory Loan be offered to the people on a commercial basis, or will their patriotism again be appealed to? A. Secretary Glass says the patriotism of the American people will be relied upon to send the loan triumphantly "over the top." It, however, will be made particularly attractive as to rate of interest and period of maturity. Q. What are the monthly war expenditures of the government at the present time? A. The latest official figures show that Uncle Sam is expending money at the rate of more than $2,000,000,000 a month. Q. Suppose I bought bonds of preceding issues and feel I can't afford to buy any more Liberty bonds? A. Uncle Sam has to pay his bills, and you must afford it, even if you have to continue for a further time denying yourself luxuries and apparent necessities. Unless the Victory Liberty Loan is a success the government will be compelled to raise the money it needs by direct taxation, and there are no interest coupons on tax receipts. OTTUMWA BRIEFS. On last Sunday evening Rev. E. R. Edwards of Mt. Zion A. M. E. church preached a stirring sermon to the converts of the recent revival. Nearly all were present, special seats were reserved for them. Mrs. Alice Gilbert's health condition still remains bad. Mrs. Rebecca Campbell was taken seriously ill a few days ago, but is slowly improving at this writing. Mr. Ovie Gooch has gone to Moberly, Mo., on business. His stay will be indefinite. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Craig of Keokuk were recent visitors, the guests of Mrs. Craig's mother, Mrs. Mate Clark. Mr. Craig left for Minneapolis, Minn., where he will be employed in the future. They will remove their residence there in the near future. Mrs. E. A. Lee of Des Moines, Iowa, is in the city the guest of Mrs. Ida E. Davis. Mrs. Lee will preside at the piano at the Bruce-Davis wedding. Mr. and Mrs. James Black entertained at 6 o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Margaret E. Davis. Mrs. E. A. Lee of Des Moines was the out of town guest. Covers were laid for six and after a splendid three course dinner, the remainder of the evening was spent in social conversation. Mrs. William Horn entertained Mrs. Horace Craig, Mrs. E. A. Lee and Miss Margaret E. Davis at 3 o'clock tea. The afternoon was spent in music and conversation. Bruce-Davis Nuptials. The marriage of Miss Margaret E. Davis to Attorney William B. Bruce of Kahsas City, Mo., will be solemnized on Sunday, April 20, at the Mt. Zion A. M. E. church at 5 o'clock, Rev. E. R. Edwards officiating. Miss Davis recently tendered her resignation to the Mt. Zion A. M. E. Sunday school, of which she was superintendent, also to the Ottumwa branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, of which she was chairman of the educational committee. She was a member of the Ottumwa High School class of 1912, and prominent in all church and social circles. Lawyer Bruce is one of the very few Negroes who is thoroughly educated along all lines of human endeavor. He spent fourteen years in three very thorough and well known universities, namely, Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C.; Brown University, Providence, R. I., and Howard University, Washington, D. C. He completed his preparatory work at Shaw University in 1907, with the degree of B. S. He finished his college and literary education at Brown University in 1910 with the degree of A. B. and his law course at Howard University in 1913 with the degree of LL. B. Lawyer Bruce was admitted to the Missouri bar in 1914 and has ever since been a successful practitioner of his profession in Kansas City, Mo., in which city they will make their future home. FORT DODGE, IOWA. Services were well attended Sunday at Copin A. M. E. chureh. Easter Sunday will be observed at both churches. At 2 o'clock Sunday after noon the Second Baptist church will have their program, and Coppin A. M. E. chapel at 8 o'clock Sunday night. Everybody welcome. Mr. and Mrs. John Donings entertained Mr. and Mrs. Marshall of Ames, Iowa, while here and 20 guests at a party. The evening was spent in cards OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. PERDINAND AVE. 25,000 MORE PORO AGENTS WANTED Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture and all Branches of Beauty Culture Terms Moderate Diplomas Given Write Today for Further Information PORO COLLEGE Poro Corner "Dept. A-5" St. Louis, Mo. Bruce-Davis Nuptials. and dancing and was served with a five course luncheon. All departed reporting Mr. and Mrs. Downing most delightful hosts. The Fort Dodge Improvement Club met April 5 with the Colemans. After the business was over the following literary program was rendered: Edgar Allen, Poe, Life and Works, by Mr. C. Dishman; the Raven, Miss Wynn; general discussion. Adjourned to meet with Mrs. O. Buekner April 16th. Miss Minnie Lewis is reported very ill. Perkins Band was one of the bands to play Tuesday night on Central Ave. for the spring opening, and believe me they played some. Cheers come from all around, which was very encouraging for the boys. Baby Ethel Donings gave a party April 8 to a host of her little friends and they all had a good time. Mrs. Thomas and little daughter of Rock Island are visiting her brother and sister. Mr. and Mrs. C. Coffman. An interesting event of last week was the organization of the Alpha Club of the State University of Iowa into Gamma Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Friday, April 11. Nine active members and one honorary member were initiated by Miss Elwina Woodyard, delegate from Beta Chapter of Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio. There were several enjoyable social affairs attendant upon the founding of the sorority. Friday night the Sorority and the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity enjoyed an informal evening at the Sorority house. The closing event of the week was a dancing party Saturday night. For this occasion the house was beautifully decorated in the Sorority colors, cut flowers and palms. The young ladies were in evening dress and wore corsage coquets of violets. Punch and wafers were served throughout the evening. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority entertained at a three course dinner Sunday. After dinner they were joined by the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and an informal afternoon of music, readings and impromptu talks were enjoyed by those present. Among the out of town visitors were Mrs. Jackson of Cedar Rapids, Miss Edwina Woodyard of Wilberforce, and Miss Adah Hyde of Moines. "Alma Mater." The phrase "alma mater," as applied to colleges and universities, is said to have originated in the University of Bonn, Germany. A statue of the Mother of Christ—the alma mater, or beloved mother, stands over the doorway of that famous sent of learning. From it the phrase received its origin. Roy E. Handy J. W. 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FOR SALE. 4 room stucco bungalow, East Des Moines, water, gas and electricity, apple, cherry and grape vines all set out, chicken house and fence all built, nice garden spot. Fine location. $500 down, $16 per mo. Also some other small houses. Phone Black 1405. SICK LIST. Mrs. H. E. Jacobs is indisposed this week at her home, 1238 W. 20th. Mrs. Eliza Winn is on the sick list this week. Mr. John F. Moore, 1642 Walker St., who has been quite sick with flu, is much improved this week. He is able to be out. SOCIAL AND PERSONAL. Mr. E. S. Morgan has just received a letter from his brother, L. F. Morgan of Highland Park, Ill., stating that he was very sick in the hospital. Lost—A S. M. T. badge. Any one finding the same please call Red 2616. Mrs. J. H. Creston. Mrs. Verbena Odell of Minneapolis, Minn., is visiting her mother at 1122 W. 2nd St. Mrs. Emerald Mash, the Bystander stenographer and society editress, is enjoying a month's vacation from the office. CLUBS. The S. S. Club met Tuesday, April 15, at the Girls Club room, 9th and Mulberry. After the business the girls gave a 6 o'clock dinner. At 7 o'clock their regular get together meeting was well attended and many plans for outings during the summer were planned. Miss Bernice Carey, captain; Mrs. F. G. Gogins, leader. Messrs. Berger and Francis Berry were hostess to the S. L. Birt Club last Friday, April 15, at the home of Mrs. Berry on 12th St. There were 22 in attendance. As it was visitors' day four visitors were present, Mrs. Mahala Hall, evangelist, Mrs. Sparks of Missouri, Mrs. E. N. Warren and Mrs. Roberts. The club served refreshments. On May 1st the club will give a baby contest. Three prizes will be given in the contest. Everybody invited. HOME MAKERS LEAGUE At the last meeting of the Home Makers League Mr. H. L. Eddy of the Public Welfare Bureau was present and among other things told of the splendid work as Travelers Aid being done by Mrs. Anna Payton at the various stations. Mrs. Myra McCracken-Gater of Ames and Musician Joseph Manning of the 366th Infantry, recently returned from overseas, were also present and made interesting remarks. The next meeting will be held in the Girls Club rooms at the Army Club at 9th and Mulberry Sts. on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, at which time business of importance to come before the league. All persons and club workers who are interested in reconstruction work are asked to meet at the residence of Mrs. S. Joe Brown on Wednesday evening, 23rd, at 8 o'clock. CHURCHES. Every church in our city are decorating their church for Easter and each SAM BURNS The TAILOR & CLEANER GENTS FURNISHINGS Phone Walnut 3441 772 West Ninth Street Bradford's Barber Shop 226 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD. PROP A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916 757 W 9th St DES MOINES, IOWA are preparing to give a special musical program in connection with their regular services; also the Sunday school and Christian Endeavor are all making great preparation with the children and young people to present an unusual program. King Solomon Commandery No. 6 of our city will celebrate the resurrection of Christ in a body at the A. M. E. church Sunday eve at 8 o'clock. Rev. Speneer Ray from Malta Bend, Mo., the new Asbury M. E. minister, arrived in our city last Saturday to take up the work of Rev. Woodford, who was assigned to Oskaloosa. Rev. Ray is a young man and we hope for him success. Christian Endeavor will hold its regular meeting Sunday eve, 6:30-7:30. Leader, Mrs. J. G. Brown. All are invited to come out on time at Union Congregational church. ANNOUNCEMENT The regular quarterly meeting of the Deporah Administrative Council of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held Monday evening, April 21st, at the residence of Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, 1058 5th St. All members and visiting past officers urged to attend. By order, Mrs. Mary Reynolds, Pres.; Mrs. Addie French, Sec. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art Club met at the home of Mrs. G. W. Scott, 421 W. 9th St., last Wednesday at 2 p. m. After work a delicious luncheon was served by the hostess, Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Wells, president. Meet next week at the home of Mrs. Bertie Wells, 2835 N. 5th and Corning St. SOLDIERS AND WAR WORKERS ENTERTAINED. On last Sunday morning at Ft. Des Moines chapel Mrs. Joburniss Redmon-Kelso delighted the splendid audience that greeted her with several vocal selections. From there she was escorted to the Red Cross building and gave several numbers, and from there to the Y. After going thru the various wards in the base hospital, giving pleasing numbers in each, Mrs. Kelsoe, who was accompanied by Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, returned to her home. COLORED SOLDIER ADDRESS THE IOWA LEGISLATURE. Lieutenant Jessie L. McGuire, a returned soldier who is from Chicago, Ill., and an officer in the famous 370th, or better known as the 8th Illinois regiment, which was the only colored regiment that went to France with all colored officers from corporal to colonel. Lieutenant McGuire was here visiting his mother and happened to be over at the capitol building visiting the legislature when he was spied by Lieutenant Governor Moore, who appointed a committee to escort him to the platform, where he made a fine patriotic speech introducing Lieutenant McGuire, who very much surprised but being a well trained officer of the old 8th, he made one of the finest speeches, so everybody says, that was made in the senate by an officer at this session. He was loudly applauded. MYSTIC. IOWA Mr. Lee Miller, who has been suffering with a very severe attack of tonsilitis, is much better at this writing. Mr. Lewis Hughes is a juryman in the district court at Centerville. Mrs. Josie Covington of Sioux City has returned home after spending two weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. Rhoda Clark. Sunday was a great spiritual day at First Baptist church. Rev. J. W. Wood preached two splendid sermons. Two were added to the church, one by baptism and one by Christian experience. Mrs. Dy Hall and Mrs. Lula Best were calling on Mrs. M. Cunningham Sunday afternoon. Mr. Wm. Hockaday is selling out his household goods and it is reported that he will go to Omaha. Mrs. Ada Childs, Mrs. Mildred Mayfield and Mr. George Saunders, all of Centerville, attended evening services at the First Baptist church Sunday. Mrs. Estell Hughes has been feeling indisposed. The First Baptist church Sunday school is planning for an Easter program. THE TEXT OF THE MAN IN NEED FIRST OF SALVATION. 1. Have no God, no hope, no Christ, no pardon. He needs help. Help him with the gospel. 2. Poverty—poor. Have no dog, no plug, no pipe, no whiskey, neither no bread. He is poor. Help him out of the county treasury, for he is worthy. Relleves CATARRH of the BLADDER and all Discharges in 24 HOURS Each capsule bears the name of the Benevolent of counterfeits. MIDY Sold by all drug-licits. THE BYSTANDER WOMEN BIG HELP ON VICTORY LIBERTY LOAN Preliminary Work Is Well Mapped Out —Big Showing In Former Loans To Be Exceeded This Time. Preliminary returns show that the women workers of the Seventh Federal Reserve district are out to make a big showing in the Victory Liberty Loan. Women chairmen and workers are everywhere signing up for the fifth campaign. There have been very few resignations, it is reported, from women who felt that their obligation to the nation had ended because the fighting in France was ended. On the contrary, it is asserted by Miss Grace Dixon, director for women, Seventh district, and by other leaders in the women's loan activities, the women workers feel more strongly than ever their obligation to get out and personally go after bond subscriptions. The very fact that individuals are found who do not appreciate the obligation resting upon the civilian population has aroused in double force the patriotic sense of duty in the breast of the women workers. These are asserting through letters received at Chicago headquarters by every mail that they intend to work twice as hard as in any preceding loan—if that be possible—in order to counteract the "quitter" sentiment that is manifesting itself among certain individuals in every community. Preliminary work is well mapped out in a majority of the counties in the district. It is planned to have a larger number of women workers enrolled everywhere than was the case in the preceding loans. Workers already are securing pledges from recruits and veterans and it is promised that a better showing will be made in every state than in any of the Liberty loans so far placed. The Fifth loan, it is pointed out, will come at a time when women on the farms and in the smaller communities can give an especially large amount of time to the loan work. The drive, coming in April, will precede the active farm and garden work and the women will, therefore, be in a position to concentrate on the campaign in a way they were unable to do in the Fourth loan. The results of the Victory Loan are expected to prove a monument to the patriotism and self-sacrifice of the women of the Seventh Federal Reserve district, for the spirit of service is the animating principle of the American people at this time. HELP "FINISH THE JOB." We pray and we weep with emotions that weary us; Gaze at them proudly or cheer from afar If we'd get in touch with Divine Law mysterious, Draw fire to forward our impulses fond, Iwould carry the message to God that we're serious If we backed up our prayers with a Liberty Bond. The war continues to enrich our vocabulary. News from France that the allies have captured the entire "massif" of Lassigny will cause another searching of dictionaries, by which it will be revealed that a massif is a mountainous group of connecting heights, sometimes isolated and sometimes forming part of a larger mountain system, more or less clearly marked off by valleys. The word is French in origin, but has been adopted without change by English and American geologists and physical geographers.—Oregonian. GREAT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM PLANNED Parls.—General Pershing has signed an order establishing an American Army university in France to accommodate 15,000 to 20,000 soldier students. The school will be opened at Beaune. At the same time the main office of the Y. M. C. A. army educational commission will be moved from Paris to Beaune. Courses in engineering, liberal and fine arts, science, music and the like will be offered. It is expected that one of the four agricultural exhibits which have been prepared by the department of agriculture in co-operation with the Y. M. C. A. will be a permanent feature at Beaune. The Y. M. C. A. war work council announced that the cost of the educational program in the A. E. F. had now reached $700,000 a month. Books and supplies costing $1,300,000 have been sent overseas. The army pays for the books and distributes them to the soldier students. The supply of sugar in Australia is as limited as it is here, but one part, the state of New South Wales, has an abundance of sweet on hand. It is honey. A record crop was gathered last year and next month this season's crop will be collected. Because of limited shipping space exports were stopped, but the beekeepers are now asking that the embargo be raised. A Massif. Much Honey in Australia. WITH OUR CHURCHES CHURCH DIRECTORY. 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. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sta. 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. Paul's 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. St. John A. M. E. Zion Church. S. E. 19th and Scott Sts. Rev. E. S. Hardge, Pastor. 10:00 a. m.—Sunday school. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8:00 p. m.—Preaching. 8:00 p. m. Friday—Prayer and class meeting. 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. Elder E. W. 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. The Mt. Zion Baptist church held open doors Sunday afternoon in honor of the returned oversea men. A nice program was rendered. The choir of Maple Street Baptist church of Des Moines rendered the music. The war speakers were Sergt. Wester Gross, Lieut. V. L. Jones, Lieut. Harry Wilson, Lieut. Dr. Booker. Dr. Wm. H. Lowry and Mr. E. C. Robinson, the secretary of the Y. M. C. A., addressed the audience of Y. M. C. A. work. Many out of town visitors were present, among them being Rev. G. W. Robinson of Corinthian Baptist church of Des Moines, Rev. S. Bates of Maple Street Baptist church of Des Moines, and Mr. Jones of Chicago. Committee: Deacons Williams, Colman and Vandergriff, Pastor Rev. W. W. Ewing. 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We make you a liberal offer—and show you how to make money fast THE HOUSE OF MIRTH the representative be. My visit to these church was during a big rain and those who know this place realize what it is to get out after a rain. Mt. Zion is now without a pastor, her pastor, Rev F. B. Woodard, resigning after 10 years and 5 months of faithful service. He has accepted the call to Mt. Zion, Cedar Rapids. This is one of our best churches in the state. This church has had only two pastors in eighteen years, both resigning. The Tabernacle Baptist church has always had a struggle until since it called Rev F. C. Bolling. The church is progressing both spiritually and financially. My next was at Clinton, Iowa. The Second Baptist church is going nicely, having recently called Rev. Wm. Bates of Quincy, Ill., as pastor. This was the first time of meeting him since I have been field secretary, but he spared no pains to make it pleasant while in his city. We welcome such Baptists in our state. Wednesday morning I found myself enroute to Davenport, where I spoke at Third Baptist church that evening on "Christian Service." The Rev. F. K. Nichols, the pastor, is one of those men who tries to make things pleasant for a representative. Here the pastor has had the fight of his life. It seems that because the officers and pastor uncovered some dishonesty in handling the finances, the fight was waged against the pastor, though it seems that the church is with him. The collection this year is away ahead of last. Leaving this point I found myself in Sioux City, Iowa. Here Rev. J. W. Crushon is pastoring. This being a rainy night, not over twelve persons were out, though the collection was ten dollars. Had it not rained Sioux City would have gone over the top. The next night I visited the new church, recently organized. This was another rainy point. Collection $6.00. Thursday morning I left for Yankton, S. D. Here I was met by Rev. Heryford, the pastor, I spoke that night to about two dozen people. As most of them live in the country word did not reach them. I must say they are loyal Baptists and willing to give aid to the cause. Collection $13.00. I left Yankton Friday for Clarinda, Iowa. On the first Sunday I found myself worshipping with the Second Baptist church, Clarinda, Rev. J. H. Reynolds of Des Moines, Iowa, pastor. He is one of the young preachers of this state and promises to be a strong preacher. Here we spoke afternoon to a splendid audience. My lecture seemed to hit the spot here as everywhere. This is almost a female church, only one male member belonging to the church and he is chairman of the deacon board. This is the first church I ever saw whose officers are women, deacons and trustees. The collection here was $20.00. On Monday I stopped off at Bedford. This is a small church, though it has been the most loyal church in our state. For three or four years this little Sunday school took the banner. My next report will be from Illinois or Ohio. C. W. Rodgers, Field Secv. Don't You Forget It. Bear in mind that Chamberlain's Tablets not oily move the bowels but improve the appetite and strengthen the digestion. They contain no pepsin or other digestive ferment but strengthen the stomach and enable it to perform its functions naturally. THE BYSTANDER A splendid program at Bethel A. M. E. church under the management of Mrs. Marjorie H. Toombs in connection with the pew rally Sunday, April 13, 1919. $100.25 was laid on the table for the benefit of the trustees. The choir of 14 voices sang splendidly. Mr. Cheek rendered two zither solos, Mrs. Wm. Mills rendered a vocal solo, Mrs. Marjorie Toombs a piano solo, a violin solo by little Miss Louise Johnson accompanied by her sister Ruth at the piano, Mrs. Anna Welden ably recited "My Lost Son." The paper, "Palm Sunday—Its Benefit to Christians and the World," by Mrs. Lena B. Porter, showed careful preparation and was ably rendered. Keynote, put your trust in God because the man who is with you today may be against you toorrow. She was followed by Mrs. Selby Johnson, who reviewed "The Men of the Race Who Had Accomplished Something Worth While." Mrs. Johnson has been engaged in school work all of her life and has carefully studied conditions of her race everywhere and the people are always glad to have the benefit of her productions. The paper by Mr. W. H. Starks ably reviewed the journey of Christ into Jerusalem. Rev. C. R. Waters showed his appreciation for this splendid program and excellent financial success in a few well chosen words. Naomi Lear was organist for the evening. Fever Sores. Fever sores and old chronic sores should not be healed entirely, but should be kept in healthy condition. This can be done by applying Chamberlain's Salve. This salve has no superior for this purpose. It is also most excellent for chapped hands, sore ipples, burns and diseases of the skin. COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS. We are glad to see Mrs. M. R. Rhonee and little son Charles arrive home safely from Kansas City, where she was called by the illness of her sister and reports her sister much improved. Sunday was a glorious day at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Sunday morning service was one most of us will long remember. Our pastor, Rev. M. R. Rhonenee, was at his best and God's clessings seem to shower upon us all. We had another shower of blessings at 3 o'clock sharp. Rev. Rhonenee preached on subject Baptism. At the Second Baptist church (white Ave. B and 22nd street. Rev. Rhonenee said that man must be purged, that is to say, to cleanse, clear, or purify by separating and carrying off whatever is impure, foreign or superfluous; to operate on as, or by means of, a cathartic medicine; to clear from guilt or moral defilement (law), to clear from accusation or the charge of a crime, as in ordeal. Luke 3:16. John answered, saying unto them all I indeed baptise you with water; but one mightier than I cometh the latetate of whose shoes I am not worthy to unrose; he shall baptise you with the Holy Ghost and with fire whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly purge his floor, man is the floor that God means to purge, and will gather the wheat into his garner, but the chaff he will burn with fire unquenchable,—this is a part of the sermon by Rev. M. R. Rhonenee before baptising. After preaching six were baptised in the beautiful pool by Rev. Why Te Are Pa Suppose than your m Then, the telephone b That m do if we di If we d would pay. removing th And, in we did not carrying "s In order of the tele requiring p Rhonenee, assisted by Rev. A. Gamble and three of his stewards, Brother Alfred Berry, Jack Payne and Charlie R. Russell, and Mrs. Rosa Richardson, chairman of the stewardess board No. 1, her board who faithfully performed their duty, then the door of the church was open and two added to the church. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Former of Triplet, Mo., who have purchased a home at 4th Ave. and 22nd St., persons baptized, Chas. W. Madden, John Fearman, Malice Davis, Mrs. Mabel Banks, Miss Margret Berry and Hiss Addie Davis. Rev. A. Gamble filled the pulpit Sunday night for Rev. M. R. Rhonenee and preached a soul stirring sermon. The Rev. J. H. Ferribee, D. D., the presiding elder of the Des Moines district, will hold his third quarterly conference at the Bethel A. M. E. church, Ave. A and 16th St., April 27, 1919, the last Sunday in April, we are glad to say OF · MIR Why Telephone Bills Are Paid in Advance Suppose we charged your account this month with 10 cents more than your regular telephone rent. Then, when you asked about it we told you it was a part of the telephone bill Jones or Smith or Brown did not pay. That might seem unfair, but it is practically what we would have to do if we did not require prompt payment of telephone rent. If we did not collect telephone rent in advance some people never would pay. Thus we would lose the rental and the cost of installing and removing the telephones. And, in addition to losing money on those who did not pay at all, if we did not require advance payment, we would have the expense of carrying "slow" accounts on our books. In order that one subscriber will not have to pay indirectly a part of the telephone bill of another, we long ago adopted the policy of requiring payment in advance for telephone rent. IOWA TELEPHONE COMPANY in the name of God we are getting ready for the district conference and Sunday school convention which will be in our city in June about the 3rd. There will be a minstrel given at the Masonic hall for the Masonic lodge April 15. Everybody are invited. Admission 25c. At the Masonic hall April 17, 1919, the Old Maids Club of the Bethel A. M. E. chureh will give a concert. Admission at the door 25c. Supper 25c. Mrs. A. C. Stewart, chairman. Rev. M. R. Rhonenee, pastor. The Church Aid met at the home of Mrs. Ocie Cooper. Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. Jessie Nicholis entertained. A dainty repast was served. Everybody reported an enjoyable time. Pastor Aid will meet at the parsonage every Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 Mrs. Minnie Herndon, president. Mrs. Coryne White, secretary. All ladies are invited to attend the meeting of the aid prayer meeting every Wednesday night and also preaching. Everybody rejoiced to see Mrs. John Hall out Sunday morning at church after a long illness, and also Mrs. A. A. Green is able to get out again. Brother R. V. Robertson at 2425 5th Ave., Bro. Fountain, Sister Sarah Worthy, Sister Hicks are all very much improved at this writing. Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, reports the work of his church good. Good services all day Sunday. Sunday night the church had a wonderful program which was enjoyed by all. The good work is still moving onward in the name of God. Rev. Parker, D. D., pastor of the Bulah Baptist church, has just closed his revival meeting with a great blessing. Church at 3rd Ave. and 18th St. A welcome to all.