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THE BYSTANDER XXVI No. 29 Seek Colored Work Conve Volunteers for missionary work were called for as the meeting of colored delegates to the student Volunteer convention held Thursday afternoon at St. Paul's African Mothodist Episcopal church. Students responded to the call at the special meeting held at St. Paul's church Tuesday at 1:30 p. m. Special problems of the colored missionary workers were discussed at the meeting and prominent colored leaders present for the convention spoke. Possibilities in Africa as a mission field were emphasized and announcement was made that Max Yergen will be sent to Africa as a special representative of the British Y. M. C. A. West Indians Seize and Hold Capital 3 Days Labor Troubles Come to Bloody and Bitter Street Fighting When Colored Men Demand Redress of Grievances—Two Killed in Clash With Troops from Warship. Trinidad, B. W. L., Jan. 9.—Following labor and other disturbances here, two men were killed and several others were wounded when the police fired upon a group of strikers. According to advice given out, the natives have been incensed by a series of injustices perpetrated against them officially and semi-officially. The steamship companies are now have instituted a rule curtailing immigration from the island. Returned soldiers are said to be experiencing considerable difficulty in obtaining employment, the government service are allied by men brought from England although there are any number of natives—returned soldiers—who are competent to fill the positions. The cost of living here as in all parts of the world, has been rapidly rising and the laborers have been demanding increased pay for their services in order to meet the high cost of living. Falling to have their demands met, a strike of the stevedores was declared. Blotting ensued. The police were ordered to fire upon the strikers. It is claimed. At the same time returned soldiers and laborers on the island of Tobago, twenty miles from Trinidad, were strongly voicing the protest against existing conditions there similar in nature to the Trinidad disturbance in Port of Spain the capital of Jamaica were stormed by the soldiers and strikers and held for three days against the attack of the police and the constabulary. Seamen from the British ship Calcutta were landed and restored order, the leader of the strikers is said to be among the killed. Disturbances have districts are still in turmoil it is said, said wages have been granted the 6 rockers and a settlement of the dif- Ava complained of promised. A num- Alpha of men have been arrested charged paid. rioting and other offences.—The $25.00 man. rates E. TRANING SENDS $150 FOR OLD NEGROES OF LACLEDE Mo., Jan. 9—Christmas layer E. B., Allen received a John J. Pershing in inclosed the general's perf $150, with the request distributed as a Christmas old Negroes of the town, to those who worked for the family when they lived in theatre ling paragraph of the letter OPEN A cannot tell you how much I did the day, nor how much I Furnished Ro people of Laclede have exe and other members of the JOHN BOY is something we will always and you may be sure that I 1104 C visit Laclede at my first day. COITION DUE THE COLORED PRESS McC Advocate: Harking back body of "Sis Hopkins," the ain't goin' to do nuthin' what don't do nuthin' for be recalled as one that was nearly quoted, and which is too generally put in practice. If the colored press had put this quotation into practice where would have been very little achieved by the race, for it must be admitted, though regretfully, that until very recently the race had "done nuthin'" for the colored press except, in far too many instances, to subscribe but never pay. Attorney General Palmer in his report to congress on the alleged "radical" utterances of colored newspapers, stated that their influence was considerable. The colored people at one time used to depend upon some orator, or alleged orator, of their race—who indulged in "hearly talk," but who was a "divorcee from labor—to spread the news and to assume the mantle of a leader. That day has passed. Like the white man, the race turns to its newspapers, quite generally for information—and "the silver-tongued orator," the "famous orator"—the mere wind-jammer who, perchance, cannot recall the day when he earned an honest dollar at honest labor, is not in such great demand since the Channing H. Tobias, senior secretary for colored missionary work, presided at the meeting. The following speakers were called upon: Kenneth Saunders of Cambridge university, England; A. A. Graham of Hampton institute; Max Yergen, formerly M. Y. C. A. secretary to British East Africa; William Ay Schiffellene of the international committee of the Y. M. C. A.; Mise Bertha Conde, senior student secretary of the Y. M. C. A.; Miss Caroline Bond, student secretary in colored schools; W. H. Tinker, international secretary of the middle Atlantic states, and L. C. Steady an African student from Stevedore Leone, now attending Yale university. colored press has become real palladiums. But even with the reliance now placed in the colored press by the race, for defense, justice and exploitation, as well as for information, the press does not today command the support it deserves at the hands of the race. Far too many colored business man, "hiding their light under a bushel," cling to the provincial methods of doing business—fail to advertise, and in failing to advertise withhold proper support from newspapers that are, almost weekly, contributing printers' ink and newspaper space, gratuitously to them. If the cloaked newspaper followed Si Sokorin's advice—"Ain't got to do nothing," I actually what don't do" for me"—there would be many colored organizations, fraternal and social, many a colored business man, and many a colored professional man, and many an aspiring man and woman whose name would never appear in public print. Now that we are in the new year of 1920 it might be well for the race to make an invoice to discover how very much it is indebted to the colored press, and resolve, that since for fifty-two weeks in the year—regardless of the high cost of paper and other requisites entering into the publication of a newspaper—its colored newspapers had uncompromisingly, unselfishly, and devotely exploited, defended and championed its cause, and see to it that the colored press shall never have reason to be inclined to do as Sir Hopkins suggested—"do authin, for nobody what don't do nuthin" for me." PROTEST AGAINST PROPOSED SEPARATE SCHOOL Cincinnati, Jan. 9—Protests against the plan to build a new Harriet Boehner Stowe school exclusively for colored children at Seventh and Cutter streets were lodged with board with the board of education at its meeting by a large delegation of colored citizens. They contended that the segregation of the races was in conflict with the state laws, and urged that white and colored children be permitted to attend the schools generally. Member James G. Fisk of the board, spoke in favor of sustaining their position. The board took the matter under advisement—Associated Negro Press. Charleston, W. V., Jan. 9—Governor Cornwall sent a telegram to C. Cahpin, prosecuting attorney of Logan county, requesting him to obtain a special term of the Logan county court, and a special grand jury to investigate the circumstances attending the lynching of E. D. Whitefield and Early Whitney, at Chapmansville, W. V. The Petit Parisian, Prominent French NOTICE. Uniform rank, Knights of Pythias will hold an election Jan. 23 in the armory. Preparations are now being made to raise the company quota for encampment at the supreme lodge session to be held at Topeka, Kan. N. A. A. C. P. METEING. The regular monthly board meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. was held Tuesday night Jan. 6 at the home of Attorney S. Joe Brown, 1058 Fifth street, meetings committee gave a report on the encampment meeting and announced the Lincoln-Douglas meeting for Feb. 12 at which time the Rev. J. Howland Hanson of the First Baptist church will speak on Lincoln and Mr. Ernest Robinson, secretary of the Crocker Street Branch "Y" will speak on Douglass. Other features and the place will be announced later. Mrs. S. Joe Brown was put on the educational committee in the place made vacant by the removal from the city of Mrs. R. A. Dobson. They are planning to make a report of the survey made of the schools and colleges of the city and state to ascertain the number of colored students enrolled. Resolutions were adopted urging each school to board meeting on Jan. 20 at which time plans will be made for the coming of Mrs. Mary B. Talbert The membership committee of which Mrs. E. R. Hall is chairman, reports sixteen new members and renewals among whom are George W. Clark, former governor; Hon. J. B. Weaver, representative from Folk county; George B. Hepburn, county attorney; W. L. Harding, governor of Iowa; Gertrude E. Bush, attorney. The next board meeting will be held Feb. 9 at the new Y. M. C. A. quarters on Ninth street. LIQUID TRAINING INSTITUTE HOLDS ITS FIRST MEETING The interdenominational religious training institute held its first meeting at the Union Congregational church last Monday and it started off with high DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JAN. 9, 1920. Americans to France Newspaper, Editorially Calls Attention to Dissatisfaction of Race With Treatment in United States and Urges That They Be Invited to Help Build Up France. Paris; France, Jan. 9—The Petit Parisian, the foremost journal published in France, recently said editorially: "With 3,000,000 men lost in the war, France is poor in man power. We need 2,000,000 men to help in the reconstruction of France. The only country that can supply that man power is the American colored people. The colored Americans are very much dissatisfied, and there is much unrest among them on account of the way, they are treated by white Americans. In some parts of America the American are 'juvenile' even in France they are treated the same as any other Frenchman. In our hotels and all other places there is no discrimination. Let the French appeal for 2,000,000 colored Americans to help build up France." Nine Colored Soldiers Lynched in 1919 New York, Jan. 9.—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, today published a statement showing that nine colored ex-soldiers had been lynched in the United States during 1919. Of the nine, two were burned to death, two were hanged, four were shot and one was beaten. One of the colored soldier was shot to death because he did not turn out of the road soon enough for passing white men. The list follows. May 15—Eldorado, Fla.; Bud Johnson, burned to death. Said to have confessed to attack on white woman. April 9—Pickens, Miss.; ..... admitted he had hired a woman to write an insulting note to a white woman. May 21—Eldorado, Ark.: Frank Livingston, charged with killing his employer, and the latter's wife. Burned to death. July 15—Louise, Miss.: Robert Truett, lynched for having made indecent proposals to a white woman. Hanged. August ..... Fayette county, Ga.: Charles Kelly, shot to death by white man because he did not turn out of the road soon enough. August 14—Pope City, Ga.: Jim Grant, alleged to have shot a white man and his son. Hanged. September 20—Montgomery, Ala.: Robert Crosey, charged with having assaulted a white woman. Shot. September 3—Star City, Ark.: Flinton Briggs, accused of having insulted white woman. Shot. December 21—Smithville, Ga.: Chas. West, accused of murder of white man. Shot. speed. More than fifty persons were present. Supt. Z. C. Thornhurst spoke more than thirty minutes on "The Possibilities of a Religious Institute." His talk was instructive and helpful from beginning to end. Facts we seldom dream of, dormant powers within us which we are unconscious of, and misdirected energies were all so definitely and concisely put before us that we were stirred to vaulting ambitions for our great tasks. When he had finished his-talk twenty-five or more new members enrolled. The departmental study period was omitted and instead the leaders of each department was allowed to give his or her outline of study. When this was over we again settled ourselves in our seats and for the next thirty minute listened to a very constructive lecture given by Dr. H. E. King on "The Life of Christ." A general analysis of the life of Christ as given in the four gospels was given, showing how they varied somewhat in version yet giving out precisely the same facts concerning the Christ. Schedule for next Monday as follows: 7:30 to 8 lecture. "The Teacher, His Training, His Teaching." Judge Hisbunbo Abubakar to 9:20 departmental study 8:40 to 9:20 lecture "The History of the Jewish People," by Dr. T. J. Jones. All members of all committees are urgently requested to meet next Thursday at 7:30 p. m. at the center, 782 Tenth street. In behalf of the national Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. student secretaries and the local Y. M. C. A. student secretary and the local Y. M. C. A. with thank the citizens of Des Moines for the splendid spirit manifested in the way they so royally entertained the student volunteer convention guests. We are sure from the expressions coming from guests as they were departing many happy hours were spent and friendships begun. Virginia Robinson, exe. secretary, Tenth street center, Y. W. C. A.; Ernest Robinson, exe. secretary, Crocker street branch, Y. M. C. A. Girl reserve leaders take notice: The Tenth street Y. W. C. A. center is now open and our team. It is the duty of the girl's work committee and the secretary that all leaders will call their groups together for regular meetings. The Glad Girls will meet Saturday afternoon, also the Sunset Girls. Their slogan is "To face life squarely;" their purpose is "To find and give the best." Misses Helen Hudson and Marie James, lenders. Prof. Carver's Peanut Milk Superior to Cow's Washington, D. C. Jan. 9.—The nutrition experts of the department of agriculture await with interest the publication of the method whereby Prof. G. W. Carver, colored of Tuskegee institute, claims to have produced from peanuts a milk that is a good substitute for cow's milk. They say that this may very well be all the requisite elements including "protein" of a superior and highly digestible kind. Milk is a "perfect food," one could live on it for a long time. The same is at least measurable true of peanuts. Already we have peanut butter, the production of which nowdays is enormous. Why not peanut milk? It is merely a question of finding out how to make it Prof. Carver, claims to have solved the problem. He says that peanuts milk is especially wholesome and can be made at a cost much less than that of cow's milk, which it closely resembles. At present he is continuing his experiments to determine the keeping and cooking qualities of his product. Cow's milk is 88 per cent water, 4 per cent fat, 4½ per cent sugar and 3½ per cent protein. Prof. Carver's task has been not only to make a milk from peanuts but to reproduce as nearly as possible these proportions of the essential ingredient. Prof. Carver, who is a graduate of the University of Iowa, was considered by the secretary of agriculture under the McKinley, Roosevelt and Taft administration as one of the greatest agricultural chemist in the country.—The Freeman. CLUB WOMAN TO VISIT CITY. All of Des Moines will be pleased to learn that Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, president of the National Association of Colored women and member of the executive committee of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored people, who just recently returned from overseas where she served our men in uniform under the direction of the National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian association, will visit our city on Tuesday Jan. 20 and in order that proper appreciation may be shown to the great majority of the most pleasing orators on the platform today, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, chairman of the committee on arrangements requests that the president or every club or other race organization in the city meet her at her husband's office over 515 Mulberry street on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2 p. m. to perfect plans for the entertainment of this our distinguished guest. COUNCIL: BLUETS NEWS Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, reporting good services all day Sunday. Morning and evening. All meetings well attended. Rev. M. D. Johnson, pastor of the Buelah Baptist church, had meeting all day Sunday. Rev. Griffith of Omaha preached at 11 o'clock Sunday morning. The Mission circle had prayer meeting Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bush, it was well attended. Day was a great day at Bethel, pastor preached morning and evening. Morning text, Exodus first chapter and a part of the tenth verse. Come on, let us deal wisely with them. Subject, a New Pharoah arising. Text at night from Aets 8 chapter and a part of the 30 verse, Understandest, thou what thou readest. Subject, a black man. A spiritual meeting enjoyed by all. Mrs. E. H. Madison, superintendent of the Sunday school is doing a great work with her young people. Mrs. W. G. Carter, president of the Christian school, was working on never before with the young people. They all love her. Mrs. Alice Davis is president of the choir. The choir will meet over Friday night. Mrs. Davis is bringing the choir out as never before. They are getting all new songs, and are making wonderful progress in their singing. Mrs. H. V. Besse is still the pianist and is loved by all. PARIS, MO. NEWS. Mrs. Britton, Mr. Frank Shoats, Mr. Jim Shoats and Mr. Will Shoats all from Galesburg, Ill., made their sister, Mrs. Maggie Coleman a visit. Mrs. Julia Moore came down from Moblyor, Mo., visiting Mrs. Maggie Coleman. T. B. Bussis has returned home from Macon City, Mo., saying he had a grand time in Macon City and Browville, Mo., visiting his sister. The Baptist ladies had a leap year upper, and a leap year lower. Ad- morning was 7/27, evening 8, couple Mr. Elliott Kipper and wife Lucinda Kipper have a newcomer in the family. He arrived Dec. 29. Grandma Watts thinks he is a bag of gold. Miss Bertha Jackson of Detroit, Mich., was in Paris on business. She took the two little girls back with her. She says Detroit is booming. Charley Moore and wife are doing well with her. Mr. Alfred Jackson was real poorly two days ago and is a little better now. Mr. Lloyd Beachchamp is thinking of moving to Kansas City, Mo., in the Prof. T. B. Burris is thinking of near future. starting a laundry in the near future. He sold over $400 worth of watermelons last summer. The Syndicate club held its regular business meeting last Wednesday evening at the club rooms. Every mem- City Godspeed to Students. Hosts Recall War Days. The Student Volunteers have gone. All night Sunday special trains were pulling out of the downtown railroad stations, carrying back to their homes and their colleges nearly 8,000 young men and women who, in their convention here, dedicated their lives to the work of evangelizing the world, and heard religious leaders and returned missionaries from all parts of the earth, recalling a call that comes from the dark continents for educators, healers and preachers. It was a feeling farewell the students gaves Des Moines, and it was a heartfelt Godpeaced the city gave to its departing guests. The stations were overcrowded with delegates looking for their trains but the hosts and hostesses of the churches and homes were not prevented from going to the edge of the crowd to tell them good-by. Becalls War Days. And when the long trains crawled from the light of the stations into the night the crowd was in the parture of America's soldier men in war time. For each car side was hidden by the crowds saying last words to the students, and the puffing of the engines was lost in the calling of farewells. By noon Monday probably every delegate will have left the city. The executive heads will remain for several days winding up the affairs of the convention. It was a solemn gathering that filled the Coliseum for the meeting Sunday night. At 7 Dr. Mott called the quiet assembly to order, and after the opening services and prayer, read telegrams and messages from the countries he called on the volunteers to carry with them from Des Moines the promise of a world redeemed by service. Three native Africans in Des Moines to attend the Student Volunteer convention, were speakers at an African conference in St. Paul's African Methodist church Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Isaas Steady Jr., student in the theological school of Yale university, ber was urged to visit the two sick members: Mr. Jenkins Hunter, 952 Fourteenth street place and Mr. Joe Brown, Thirty-first and Grand avenue. Three shakes to announce their dance of shakes night. Jan. 10 at the Army club. Everybody welcome. The S. C. Basketball team is ready and going at top speed. They challenge every amateur team. For engagements Mr. A. B. Blagburn, Drake 774. The S. C. team will play the Roadside Settlement Friday, Jan. 9 at the Army club. Watch this paper for teams pictures. RealEstatebargains Lot 50x150. Specials all in and paid. Level Lot. Shade trees. $50 down and $10 per month. 10 Room house. Modern except furnace. Corner lot. $40 down. Balance like rent. Seven room house, strictly modern. $600 dowd. Terms. James B Morris Phone W 718 907 Walnut St. SALISBURY, ITEMS. Rev. M. F. Smith, pastor of the Second Baptist church preached a lovely sermon Sunday night. Text, "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time." Deut. 32 chapter and part of the 35 verse. The A. M. E. church is progressing fine under the leadership of Rev. J. R. Ramsey and wife. Rev. Ralphel Hancock was out of the city over Sunday. His church at Salisbury is doing due work. Mrs. Hancock of Hannibal, Mr., was the guest of her son, Raphel Hancock and family. Mrs. Celia Gooch is on the sick list. Mrs. Bennie Mae Kitchens is on the sick list, but at this writing we are proud to say she is on the road to recovery. Mr. L. R. Black of Salisbury and Miss Pocahontas Sheard of Dalton, Mo., were married Jan. 2 in Keysville, Mo. We wish for them a happy and prosperous life. Mr. L. R. Gooch is home from Weskan, Kan., which makes his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gooch very proud. Miss Wilene Gooch of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest of her auntie, Mrs. Mattie Dewey and other relatives. Miss Anna Mae Manuel of Des Moines, Iowa, was the guest of Mrs. Jannie Gooch. She returned home Saturday, Jan. 3. Mrs. M. J. Smith is having some trouble with her teeth. Rev. Rhodes filled his pulpit Sunday in Armstrong, Mo. Rev. McTerry filled his pulpit at Forest Green, Mo. Mr. G. W. Bassham is very poorly. Miss Irene White of Excelsior Springs Mo., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Kate White. Mrs. Leona McHary, Misses Anna Mae Manuel, Maude Anna Page and Mr. Silas Kitchen and Ercel McAdams attended the New Year's ball at Moberly, Mo. Miss Annie Brummall spent Christmas in Kansas City, Mo., and Independence, Mo., the guest of her aunt, Lucy Lellington and Mrs. Bessie Winn. Miss Dorothy Anderson entertained a few of her friend Sunday afternoon, Jan. 4 in honor of her cousin, Mr. Rupert Rice of Muscatine and Mrs. Bornice Boston of Mason City, Iowa. All present had a delightful time and hoped Miss Anderson would soon invite them to her home agian. declared that Africa needed Negro business enterprises as well as churches and that he already had plans under way for t.the opening of a 5 and 10 cent store when he returned to his home at Sierra Leone, Liberia, which he says is a town of 150,000 people 145,000 Negroes and 5,000 whites. Africa needs expert farmers, William Masumma of Capetown, South Afr.ca, told the conference. Masumma is taking a course in agriculture at the University of Minnesota from which he will graduate in 1820. The third speaker was a young African girl, Amanda Mason, who is a student in Wil伯force university, the leading school of the African Methodist church at Wil伯force, O. So made a strong appeal for American Negroes of character and education to come to Africa to teach their brethren anything and everything that tends toward civilization. Chaplain Robb and Negro Student Delegates Speak at Precincts Four of the most distinguished Negro delegates at the Student Volunteer convention were honor guests and speakers at the celebration at the fifty-seventh anniversary of the emancipation proclamation by Des Moines colored people at the Corinthian Baptist church last night. They were W. C. Craver, international secretary of the student board of foreign missionaries at the board; Max Yergan, missionary worker in India, and the Rev. Dr. Graham. Chaplain Winfred E. Robb of the One Hundred Sixty-eighth infantry, who gave the principal addresses, spoke on the war and illustrated his lecture with stereoptic views of battle scenes. Musical numbers were given by Ethey Bowher, Carroll Curtley and Mildred Griffith. The program was presented under the auspices of the Des Moines branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Mrs. Will Williams was indisposed last week. Mr. Rupert Rice left Sunday night for Chicago in Muscatine. for his home in Muscatine. The King's Daughters kept open doors New Year's day at the church/ It was a decided success. Watch meeting was fittingly observed at the Second Hostist church at the Second Baptist church. Mothers. Council met with Mrs. J. Handy Wednesday. A very interesting time was had. Mr. Ed Reeserc left Sunday night for Chicago to visit his brother, Will. Miss Etta Seavy has returned from her holiday vacation and entered I. W. C. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bramble left Tuesday evening for an indefinite stay in Chicago. GALESBURG ITEMS. The Phyllis Wheatley club gave a watch party Dec. 31 at the home of Mrs. Alice Augdon. Mr. Leonard Leonard returned to Chicago, where he will resume his course at the art institute. Miss Florence Fletcher played with the syncopied jazz orchestra in Canton, Dec. 31. Mr. Payne, piano playing, being under the doctor's care. Miss Mabel Davis gave a party in honour of Mr. Leonard, who is to return to Chicago. The announcement of the marriage of Rev. W. B. M. Scott, pastor of Second Baptist church to Miss Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Rev. T. L. Smith of Quincy, Ill. The marriage will take place Jan. 20. The couple will make their home in Galesburg. There will be a game dinner at the A. M. E. church Jan. 29, under the direction of Mr. Huff and Mr. Jewell. Music will be furnished during the evening. Mr. Harold Pruitt gave a birthday party on his wife. She received many beautiful present. A two-course luncheon was served. They left voting Mr. Pruitt a royal entertainer. The New Year's ball was a great success. Music was furnished by Wood's orchestra of Quiney. III. Mr. and Mrs. Britton spent the week H. T. O. ELECTION. The King Solomon, guild of the Heroes of the Templar Crusades, the recently organized. ladies' auxiliary of King Solomon commandery of Templar held their first annual motion at North Star Masonic temple last Friday evening, at the conclusion of which Sir S. Joe Brown, assistant grand royal advisor, assisted by Princess Jessie E. McClain, grand second lieutenant of Illinois and Iowa, installed the following officers elected for the ensuing year. Princess Anna, F. Cousin, captain; Princess Henrietta Graves, first lieutenant; Princess Addie M. French, second lieutenant; Princess Izelia Robinson, commissary; Princess Emmy Walker, treasurer and Princess Willa Booker, secretary, and Sir Gus Wittkins, royal advisor. The newly elected captain, appointed the following; Princess Emma Mayweather, chaplain; Princess Mary Carl, cross bearer; Princess Marie Roach, assistant commissary; Princess Sarah Wells, organist; Princess Mattie Woods, musical director; Princess Roxanna White, assistant secretary; Princess Mary J. Jackson, inner sentinel and Sir Cloud Carr, outer sentinel. THE BYSTANDER Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical Building, Corner of Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone Walnut 899. Entered at the Post Office of Des Moines, Iowa, as Secondly Class matter. TIMERALD E. MASH Managing Editor SUBSCRIPTION RATES: To any part of the United States one year, postage paid $1.50 Six Months .75 Three Months .60 ADVERTISING RATES Weekly news letters must be received not later than Wednesday of each week. THRIFT, THE FOUNDATION OF INDEPENDENCE. (By W. L. Hutcherson.) General Secretary, Buxton, Y. M. C. A. ST. PAUL NOTES. The pastor with the trustees and stewards are asking that all members of St. Paul's A. M. E. church be at one of Business January 17-24 has been set apart by the Young Men's Christian association, as National Thrift Week. The slogan of the occasion will be "Master Money Matters, or They Will Master You." This subject "Thrift" should have a strong appeal to the Negro race. For it is a foregone conclusion that our "Larger Freedom" will come mainly through "Thrift." "Thrift" means more than the conservation of money or real estate. For that man or woman who spends no part of his or her time in the development of character and improving the mind, is as much a "Spendthrift" as the man and woman who spend all their money for the non-essentials of life. Again, "Thrift" consists not only in the conservation, but also in the equal distribution of money. Learn the basic principles of money. Bear your personal ones of the world's burden for charity. For "The greatest of these is charity." I Cor. 13-13. Improve your mind; and seek to raise your social plane of living. Let us learn the ten commandments of to character, and the duty of sharing with others a part of our income. Let us give not only from the view of prescribed mission work; but let's learn the educational and spiritual value of giving. Let us learn the ten commandments of "Thrift." 1. Work and earn. 2. Make a budget. 3. Keep a record or expenditures. 4. Have a bank account. 9. Invest in government securities. 10. Share with others. "Thrift" as a habit leads one to have automatically, or unconsciously without thought, a right attitude towards money, which will control the axioms in earning, spending, investing and giving in other words "Thrift" enables one to "master his money matters," instead of being mastered by them. To the editor of the Bystander: Please grant me the privilege of informing my friends of my trip to Clarinda, Iowa. I arrived at Clarinda Monday, Dec. 1 and was met at the train by Sir L. W. Williams, grand chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Iowa, who escorted me to his beautiful home where I was entertained at a turkey dinner by him and his good wife. I spent five very pleasant days in the home of Sir Williams and wife. Besides conducting a restaurant Mr. Williams has a full line of groceries and enjoys a large trade of both races. He is badly in need of a woman clerk and pays good wages including board and room. The last clerk hired by Mr. Williams recently sustained serious injury at the hands of a jealous lover. I returned to my charge in Kansas City and one day my wife, Mary Simmons, had gone to her heavenly home. Her body was taken to Sparta, Temu, for burial. To the editor: Here are some flowers for you while you live: Notice: I am a subscriber and take in addition five other Negro newspapers. In sixteen years I have missed but three issues of your most welcome paper. I cannot say as much for the other papers I take. The Bystander keeps a fellow in touch with his old friends. Let her come. Mr. I. A. Johnson is spending Christmas and the past two weeks in January, three miles northeast of Moorhead, Mo. They are well to do farmers. He owns three large farms with two story houses, I was raised by them and Mrs. Johnson is very much at home down there. I pray the Lord that you and your staff and all of your subscribers will wylil be happy and Happy New Year—O. A. Johnson, 141 Madison street, Kansas City, Mo. Do You Need Money? PAY YOUR DEBTS with our money, and repay us in easy monthly payments. Write call or phone us for prompt, confidential and courteous service. ST. PAUL NOTES. The pastor with the trustees and stewards are asking that all members of St. Paul's A. M. E. church be at one of the following Sunday, Jan. 11. Business of The spacious new St. Paul was the center of activity for the colored delegates attending the student volunteer convention last week. Its doors flew wide on Tuesday night when the delegates from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina entered her portals and remained standing until the last convention delegate left for home on Sunday night. The pastor of this church, Rev. S. L. Birt was the happiest man in Des Moines for his hard lived to see the fruits of his labor—he has not only been able to show his membership and the city of Des Moines in this capacity but the race at large touching every state in the union and Africa. The Willing Workers, headed by the president, Mrs. Sailie Gaiter, served the delegates palatable meals, these good women of the church added much to the health and happiness of the students and deserve much praise for the long and tedious hours they put in in the interest of their church. The hospitality committee headed by Mrs. M. R. Birt secured homes for thirty-five persons and conferred with the central committee, on the social side of the convention. The reception committee, Mrs. Dora M. R. Birt, added to the pleasure of the delegates and placed St. Paul on the man as a worthy host. The welcome addresses of Attorney S. Joe Brown, Miss Ada Hyde and the pastor, Rev. S. L. Birt expressed the sentiments of the state, city and church that will never be forgotten. The musical numbers rendered by the Misses Bomer, Messrs. Warrick, Curtley, Mason and the piano selection of Mr. Malcolm Griffith and the numbers rendered by Mrs. Vivian Parker entered and gave our city a musical standing among the cities which it rightly deserves. Sunday was a high day in Zion at the morning hour Rev. R. W. Mance A. M. D. D. president of Allen university, Columbia, S. C., filled the stand to the delight of all present. Dr. Mance is a great preacher. Sunday afternoon a great missionary massmeeting was held. Rev. Isaac C. Steady, Sirre Leon West Africa, a student at Yale; Miss Amanda Mason, Liberia, West Africa, a student at Will伯力force university and Mr. H. L. Zuma, Capetown, South Africa, and a student at the University of Minnesota were the speakers. The large congregation enjoyed every minute of the time. Many strong pleas were made for the future good of Africa. The white man has exploited Africa, the American Negro must help evangelize Africa. At the evening service Rev. J. F. Williams of Waco, Tex., electrified the congregation with a great sermon. President J. K. William, Paul Quinn college; Waco, Texas, was with us at all the services and made a fine impression for Paul Quinn. President McCorey of Biddle university, Charlotte, N. C., sat on the rostrum at the morning service. Rev. A. J. Crutcher, evangelist, Rochester, N. Y., and returned missionary from Africa was present at all the services. He preached at the watch night services to the edification of all present. From the sacred rostrum of St. Paul has gone forth messages which will reverberate in the uttermost parts of the world. One of the speakers at the Friday conference was from the university of Cambridge, England. Wednesday begins the week of prayer, let the membership fill the prayer room. God has blessed us, let us thank Him. Brother C. B. Woods, superingendent of the Sunday school for nine years offered his resignation at the board meeting Monday evening. Brother J. L. Edwards was appointed in his stead. Brother Woods has served the church acceptably and retires with the good will of all. Mrs. Fred Berry of Fourteenth street place entertained the S. L. B. club members and their husband to a Christmas party on the 26 of December. James and a program were the diversion and a faculty course lunch was served. The members all declare Mrs. Berry a matchless hostess. The Mite Missionary society met on Tuesday at the parsonage. Mrs. Birt who attended the great convention at the Coliseum and a number of group last week made a report of the meetings. The society started out in 1920 with a deeper determination to help in the great world program. A bazaar will be given the week of Easter. The missionary department of the A. M. E. church had an exhibit at the auditorium last week. Our secretary of missions, Dr. J. W. Rankins keeps his eye open to the interest of the church in all large movements. Mrs. Julia Fountain, wife of the president of Morris Brown university, Atlanta, Ga., was an intercasting visitor at the parsonage. She was accompanied by Miss Teedie L. Bell, senior normal. They returned to their homes Sunday night. Rev. Birt entertained President Mince, President Williams, Rev. Williams, Mrs Fountain, Miss Bell and Miss Rodgers to dinner Saturday even- ning J. W. Alstork see leadership men love he is love trict by St. Paul has settled back into her old routine and will continue to pull harder in 1920. The pastor takes this method of extending a Happy New Year to the members and friends and asks each one to open up an account at the building fund table. Read the Bystander, Samuel Birt is the agent and is always at the door with Mary Ruth Birt has been confined to the house with bronical throuble. She is improving. Sister Lizzie Glass is ill at this writing. Sister Reeves is out again after a short illness. Rev. Rhonencee of Council Bluffs was a pleasant visitor at the parsonage Monday. Rev. J. P. Sims, Buxton, Iowa, was a caller and worshipped with us watch night. Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Reed, Chicago, Ill., announce the birth of a son, D. 20. Mrs. Reed is a niece of Mrs. S. L. Birt and was married to Mr. Reed at the parsonage Christmas 1917. The youngster has been named Charles Gardiner Reed, Jr., and is the fifth generation of that branch of the family. Mr. Reed served overseas with the Three Hundred Sixty-fifth as first lieutenant and at present is a clerk in the Chicago postoffice. He will enter Chicago university and take dentistry as a profession. COMMUNITY SERVICE. Students who were attending the students volunteer convention made community center their downtown headquarters and our register contains the names of students from all over the United States. The New Year's reception was a knock out, fully eight hundred people paid their respects to community center during the day and night. It was our second anniversary. In recognition Mrs. Mitchell were hostesses Friday night to one of the best parties held at community center. Society was out in full. The students expressed themselves as more than pleased with the cafe service rendered by the ladies of Ashbury M. E. church and their pastor, Rev. Jones. Students from all over the United States were loud in their praise of community center as being the largest and best community center in the United States with no exception. The Saturday night Syndicate party was a most wonderful success, the center was crowded with our young people. Sunday began by seeing the delegates to the students convention bring their baggage to the center. During the day and after the convention at night the students had a regular get-together meeting crowding our center to its capacity. The boys will give an entertainment in the near future in order to secure funds for more instruments. The executive committee of community center attended the banquet at Hotel Savery III given by the public welfare bureau. KYLES A. M. E. ZION CHURCH. Sunday marks the second quarterly conference of Kyle's A. M. E. Zion church of this conference year. Rev. F. W. Alstork of St. Louis, Mo. is the efficient presiding elder. Rev. F. W. 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He knows how to make his men love and respect him. Therefore he is loved throughout his entire district by small and great so much until every church has increased without request his salary. The members of Kyle's chapel have increased his salary from $15 to $25 per quarter. He is instructive and uplifting in his sermons. You will miss a treat if you fail to hear him. Also he will conduct a series of meetings Monday night during which time we are in hope of saving many souls for the master. The pastor, Rev. E. S. Hardge, who is now in Montgomery, -Ala., will return soon. We hope to see every member present Friday night to take part in the loveeast and general class and to pay your quarterly conference assessment. Preaching Sunday, 11 a. m.; 3 p. m. and 8 p. m. Take Scott street car get off at Eighteenth and Scott. A New Year's dinner at Bethel A. M. e Church was given by the members of the church aid and proved to be a grand success, realized $23.25. Mrs. Lizzie Payne, president, committee on new year dinner; Mrs. W. H. Hernond, Mrs. P. J. Richardson, Mrs. Mallott, Mrs. Minnie Althouse and some of the young girls of the church. Mrs. Payne our presiding has done a wonderful this past year and hopes to do a better work the coming year. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Harris of Kansas City, Mo., spent the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harris, 1213 Tenth avenue. They will later reside in Omaha, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Formar of Brookfield, Mo., spent the holidays with their father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Fermar, 2201 Fourth avenue. The Gamble girls gave a social for the young people and a good number wished. Miss Ethel Richardson was joined in marriage to Mr. Percy R. Starks of Boone, Iowa. Their many friends wish them much happiness and joy. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Payne were blessed to have their son and daughter-in-law from Grand Island, Neb. Mrs. L. Barber of 113 Des Moines street and little grandson, Leroy Bingham left the city Dec. 29 for Chicago, where she expects to make her home. Mrs. Frank Scott, 207 Ridge street, who has been seriously ill at New Mexico is much improved at this writing and his wife expects him home Wednesday morning. The sorority young women and the fraternity young men who were in the city during the student volunteer conference held a get-together meeting in the girls club room at the community center Sunday evening between 5 and 7. Never before have there been so many Greek letter people in the city and this occasion was especially marked for the spirit of fellowship exhibited by those present. Short talks were given by Mr. Foster, Mrs. Sigmund, Mr. M. W. Krause, Alpha Phi Alpha, Lincoln university; E. W. Stovall, Alpha Phi Alpha pledge, University of Minnesota; A. A. Alexander, Kappa Alpha Phi, State University of Iowa; George E. Hall, Omega Phi Phi, Howard university; Benjamin H. end in Missouri visiting relatives and friends. Miss Helen Hagan, one of the race's greatest piano players will appear in this city in the near future. Mr. Donald Berry, Gary, Ind., spent his vacation with his sister, Mrs. Lillian Allen. The colored peonie of Salisbury responded nicely to Mrs. May Greene and OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. FERDINAND 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 St. Louis, Mo. "Dept. A-5" Locals Continued Take Aspirin With Water 200,000 LIVE AGENTS at once to sell Dudley's Famous Auto Polish For Furniture, Piano's, Church Powe, Hardwood Floors and hundreds of other things that have a varnish surface, shining them to look like new. 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Woodson took this means to entertain the men from Howard and numerous other colleges and universities. The affair which was held Saturday the 16th of October at L. Thompson, 1306 Twentieth street, was very informal with short talks, songs and college yells giving the desired atmosphere to the occasion. Refreshments were served by Misses Bernice Hamilton, Margery Williams and Enola Thompson after which toasts were given with Attorney Woodson acting as coastmaster. Mr. Foster, Phi Beta sented Ames college, a cook for Taladega college, Mr. M. spoke for Lincoln university, Mr. Green represented Moorehouse college, Rev. King, pastor of Union Congregational church, and Dr Cook spoke for Fisk university; Mr. Weeks represented Hampton; Miss Wheeler, Iowa state university; Miss Jayne, Iowa state university; Mrs. Madison spoke for Tuskegee; Mrs. Edna Johnson, Wilberford; Prairie View college was represented by Mr. Alexander, Des Moines college was represented by Mr. Gertrude E. Rush, attorney; Alcorn college by Mr. Cooley and Bidwell by Miss Helen Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Arehia Alexander and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thompson were also introduced to the company. Mrs. W. H. McGree and Mrs. J. Wardlaw Mitchell presided over a very novel dancing party at the community center Friday night, Jan. 16, a carnival effect attended through the doors of coonti and paper streamers. Punch was served throughout the evening by a number of the younger society maids. About one one hundred and fifty guests responded to their invitations including a large number of out of town visitors. Mrs. J. P. Jones of 1235 Stewart street entertained a few friends at dinner Thursday evening, Jan. 1. Mr. Samuel Barrett, chiropractor of Sioux City, Iowa, arrived in the city last week to follow his profession here. Mrs. L. Barber of 113 Des Moines street accompanied by her little grandson, Leroy Bingham left the city, Dec. 30 to go where she expects to make her home this week. Mrs. Frank Scott, 207 Ridge street, who has been seriously ill in New Mexico, is much improved and returned to his home this week. Miss Natalie Franklin and her little cousin, Mildred Green, have returned from Cedar Rapids where they spent the holidays with the latters father, William Green. Mrs. Laura Winnerow returned home Sunday-from Kansas City and Atchison, Kan., where she weat during the holiday. Mr. Nathan C, Smythe returned Monday to Iowa City to resume his studies at the state university, after a visit at his home on McCormick avenue, this city. Mr. Smythe is taking the liberal arts—journalism course. Mrs. Elbert R. Hall, who stood at the head of the list of the 102 who qualified as census enumerators has been assigned District No. 87 in the aristocratic west end residential section of the city. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Smith and Mr. S. Suggs were guests at a Christmas dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Brown and family. Mr. S. Suggs returned home Thursday after a week's visit with his relatives, G. W. Brown. Mr. Edward Brown left Saturday morning for Chillicothe, Mo., after spending the holidays with his brother, George Brown and son, Pearl Brown and cousin, Miss Edna Johnson returned to Wilberforce after having spent a very pleasant holiday vacation in the city. Mrs. Martha Loeffler, domestic science teacher in Bartlett High school, St. Joseph, Mo., has returned to St. Joseph to resume her school duties. Mr. C. C. Johnson of 825 Thirteenth street, who has been quite ill, is improving. Mrs. Gus Nichols had as her guests during the student volunteer conference Messrs. John H. Dangerfeld and John P. Seabrook, Jr., both of Dophlin university, Orangeburg, S. C. Messrs. F. A. L. Atkins, Omega Psi Phi fraternity and Mr. M. W. Boyd, Alpha Phi Alpha of Lincoln university, Lincoln, Pa., were delegates to the student volunteer conference. Mr. A. B. Keeling, professor of Spanish at Clark university, Atlanta, Ga., represented that institution at the student volunteer conference. Dquishian Mrs. Holte Dameron-Behews have returned to Iowa City after spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mason and Dr. and Mrs. Lowry. Misses Hazel Shaw, Mildred Griffin, Buelah Wheeler, Mamie Digga, Golda Crutcher and Harriett Alexander and Messrs. J. K. Titus, T. S. Boone and Avis Martin all students of the State University of Iowa, returned to school Monday noon after a pleasant holiday visit in Des Moines. Miss Roxanna White has returned home after a pleasant holiday visit with Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 385 6th Ave. her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Durdan of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Madison of Ames spent several days in the city last week as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Alexander. The West Virginia Collegiate institute was represented at the student volunteer conference by Miss Eva Mac Parker, Mr. Christopher Scott and Mr. Spriggs, head of the department of carpentry. Mr. George Jett is seriously ill with pneumonia at the Methodist hospital. Mr. Cheshire is ill with plural pneumonia at the Samaritan hospital. Mr. Lizzie Glass is ill with pneumonia at the home of her son, Mr. O. O. Glass Bluff street. Mrs. Ellen Hary is suffering from a serious attack of tenilitis at her home, 114 Thirteenth street. Mr. Henry Church of 108 East Grand Avenue was taken ill last Sunday night at the city hospital suffering from double pneumonia. Mr. Harry Harry, who suffered a broken leg several weeks ago, is improving. Mrs. John Mayweather, who has been ill is out again. The local physicians report a great deal of sickness this month. Among those on the sick list at present are Mr. James Young at the Methodist hospital, Miss Allahea Bradford, appendicitis, Methodist hospital; Mrs. Willie 778 West Tenth street, la gripe; Mrs. Eugene, Mrs. McCoyen, Park street, bronchitis; Mrs. Grae McCoyen, 752 West Eleventh street, la gripe; Mrs. Wood, C. & G. W. round house; Mrs. Susie Long, 114 Thirteenth street, tonsilitis; Mrs. Madola Smith, 704 South West Seventh street, la gripe; Mrs. Laura Winnerow, 756 West Ninth street, plueris; Miss Ruth Birt, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. S. L. Birt, bronchial pneumonia. Rev. Claybrook has been attending the student volunteer convention during the Greek meeting his old college friends. Bethel is getting ready to entertain the Sunday school convention which is to meet in Des Moines the third week in June. Sister Ella Douglas is on the sick list this week, also Mrs. T. J. Parkev. There will be an entertainment Saturday evening given by the Pulpit aid. We ask the co-operation of all members and friends. The demobilization of the service flag will be held at Bethel church Sunday evening at 8 p. m. Dr. A. J. Booker, formerly a lieutenant in the reserve medical corps, will the chief speaker. **KILLED THE WEEK.** Mrs. Ruth Miles Jackson, who was injured in the Chicago and Great Western wreck near Weyth, Mo., died in a hospital at St. Joseph, Mo. Wednesday night. The funeral will be held in this city. Besides her husband she is survived by a mother, Mrs. Miles and a brother, Mr. Robert Miles, proprietor of the Miles cafe. Mrs. Allie Divers, 1329 DeWolf street who spent the holidays visiting her parents in St. Louis returned home this week accompanied by her sister, Mrs. L. Bratcher of Omaha, Neb., who spent a few days visiting here. CLUB NOTES CLUB NOTES The Mary Church Terrell club held its semi-annual election of officers Monday night at the home of Mrs. Johnnie Shaw. The following officers elected will be installed next Monday night at the home of Mrs. Pearl Thompson: President, Mrs. Johnnie Shaw; vice president, Mrs. Thompson; secretary, Mrs. Azalea Mitchell; assistant secretary, Mrs. Luhi McCree; officer, Margaret Roberts; parliamentarian, Miss Hyde; chaphin, Mrs. Edith Fowler, and reporter, Mrs. Emerald Mash. The Roosevelt club resumed its regular weekly meetings Wednesday, Jan. 7 at the community center. The Mary B. Tolbert club met Tuesday night with Mrs. Gus Nichols. The meeting was very well attended. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the house of Twenty-second and Cottage Garden at which time plans will be discussed for the coming of Mrs. Mary B. Tolbert The Callanan club will meet Wednesday, Jan. 14 with the president, Mrs. Hattie Adams, 3031 Grand avenue. All members are desired to be present on business of importance will be transacted. Mrs. Adams will have as her guests on this occasion her sister, Mrs. Hopkins and niece, Mrs. Viola Vinzan, who will arrive in the city Saturday to make their future home. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the home of Mrs. Emma Todd, 939 Fourteenth street place. Mrs. Windslow was a visitor. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 13 with Mrs. Birdie Wells, 2835 Corning avenue. The Sojourner Truth Dramatic club held their regular meeting at the community center. A very pleasant afternoon was enjoyed in-making candy. ELECTORS OFFICERS At their regular meeting Wednesday night the Roosevelt Community club elected the following officers: President, Dr. W. H. Lowry; vice president, E. T. Blagburn; secretary, A. A. Alexander; Treasurer, J. H. Woods; legal advisor, Attach. B. Morris; sergeant at arms, Gus Watkins. Mr. E. T. Blagburn presented the club with a large portrait of the late Col. Theodore Roosevelt. The executive committee was ordered to formulate plans for constructive community work for the coming year. The club has a limited membership of twenty-eight. They are as follows: A. A. Alexander, J. A. Bailey, E. T. Blagburn, Dr. A. J. Booker, Alonzo Brooks, J. G. Brown, William Buckner, Harry Burman, Ralph Burnnaugh, John Coleman, Frank Fowler, Hersey Fowler, H. W. Hughes, B. N. Hyde, W. L. Jones. The Bystander W. L. Jones, J. Q. Linzey, Dr. W. H. Lowry, J. H. McClain, Dr. W. H. McCree, Attorney j. B. Morris, Gus Watkins Edwards, Virgil Williams, H. E. Wilson, T. W. Wilson and J. H. Woods. BETHEL A. M. E. (Rev. H. C. Claybrook, pastor). Sunday at 11 a. m. Rev. B. F. Adams Payne theological seminary, Wilberforce university preached. His text was Hebrew in verse, "Let us hya卧 every weight, and the six which cloth so easily beet us, and run with patience the race that is before us." Theme, "Christian Race." He preached a wonderful sermon. We only pray that God will send us more young men. "The harvest is truly plenious but the laborers are few." At 8 p. m. Rev. H. C. Claybrook preached the sacramental sermon which was very forceful. He was on board at 6:30 p. m. by having with us the L. H. McLeo, president of Biddle university, Charlotte, N.C., who made a wonderful address. He is in the city attending the student's volunteer movement. At 8 p. m. Rev. Sales preached a wonderful sermon. St. John, 16 chapter and 7 verse, "The Lord will come unto you; but if I depart I will send him until you." Theme. The Spirit. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES Out of the 256 delegates attending the student volunteer convention here last week on hundred and twenty-nine were members of the Baptist denomination. Out of the twenty-nine Negro Baptist colleges in the country twenty-one were represented. On last Sunday Corinthian church was favored with some of the greatest men of our race as speakers. Among them M. Mas, Vergon, who will sail for the second voyage for Africa, Mr. C. H.Tobias, senior secretary international committee, Y. M. C. A.; Dr. McCary, president, Biddle university, Chillocothe, N. C., and Dr. A. A. Graham of Virginia. Many of the delegates were at all the services. The reception given at the church by the Corinthian and Maple Street Baptist churches for the Baptist delegates was a great affair, Mrs. J. B. Rush, Mrs. Law, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Bates, Mrs. Helton and the others of the hospitality committee deserve much'credit. By a request of the international committee, Rev. G. W. Robinson donated $10,000 to the attention Wednesday, assisting the secretaries with the thousands of delegates. (Rev. G. E. Sanders, pastor.) We are sorry that our notes failed to appear in last week's issue. However, we will let your hear from us this week. Our Christmas program was a grand success. Old Santa Claus did not forget Rev. Sanders and family as there were many other members one in the family. We are engaged in a revival and are having good meetings. Sister Leota Ewings, the state organizer set up a Mission circle for us on Dec. 28. Officers elected as follows: Mrs. B. Sanders, Mrs. Carter, vice president; Mrs. Lydia Lewis, secretary; Mrs. White assistant secretary; Mrs. S. Carter, treasurer. Sister Ewinger did not fail to tell the sisters what real missionary work was. Sister Helton, one of the brilliant workers of the Corinthian Bapstle, the assistant and also gave some splendid remarks. The missionary circle met last Friday at the home of Sister Carter on Union street. Our Sunday school is progressing nicely for a new school. We have an enrollment of thirty-five and we were organized on the second Sunday in August with ten members. Our report shows that the amount of $12.36 has been taken in by the Sunday school. Our services are as follows: Morning service, 11 a. m.; Sunday school, 12:30 to 1:30; evening service, 7:30; prayer meetings every Wednesday, 7:30; teachers meeting Friday, 8 p. m.; missionary meeting Friday, 2 p. m. Come, you are welcome. Dr. W. M. Lowy announces the following program for his department in the international religious training institute conducted under the auspices of the Brocker street branch Y. M. C. A. at The Congregational church: Monday Songregational Lecture: "The Bad Boy-Who is He?" The Trunt Boy—Where is He? Read Luke 14:23. Round table topics: (a) "A Study of Child Life," (b) "Interesting, the Disinterested Girl." Monday evening, Jan. 19: Lecture, "The Attractive Sunday School Class," Zach, 2-4. Round table topics: (a) "Problems—Sunday Theatre and Sunday Base Ball;" (b) "Elimination by Substitution." Monday evening, Jan. 26: Lecture, "Mixed Classification—Age, Sex and Public School Training," Luke 22-26. Round table, "The Teen Age." Monday evening, Feb. 2: Lecture, "The Two Mirrors—the Teacher and the Boy," Psalm, 119-99. Round table, "Seeing Our Own Shadow." Monday evening, Feb. 9: Lecture: "The Transitional Period," 1 Cor. 13-11. General review: References: The bible, training for service, monger, the boy and the Sunday school—Alexander. COMMUNITY SERVICE NOTES. The members of the Community Service club at Ninth and Mulberry are looking forward with great anticipation to the membership drive Friday, Jan. 30. We hope to enroll 250 members on that evening. Cash prizes will be given for each new number brought in. The program for the evening will be a club dinner from 6 to 7:30. Installation of clubs and awarding of prizes from 7:30 to 8:30 by H. H. R. Wright. Social hour from 6 to 10:30. Miss Octavia Roan leads all in soliciting new mem- A New Soft Water Wet Wash Opening Soon Just Send Us Your Name and Address WRITE US TODAY. A postal will do. Send no money—just your name, and address. 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Mr. Will Woods of 1347 East Seventeenth street died at his home Saturday evening, Jan. 3, age 36 years. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p. m. from the house. Phone W. 6254 It was when physicians said it was impossible for J. M. Miller, Ohio Drucer to survive the ravage of Tuberculosis, he began experimenting on himself, and discovered the Home Treatment, known as A D D I LINE. An one with coups showing bercurial tendency or cancer ```markdown ``` Young Women's Christian 21-28 North Fourth Street Kookuk, Iowa Phone Red 810 An Agency for the MORAL PROTECTION, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING of Lone Colored Womens and Girls coming as stranges to Iowa for work or visit. WRITE US, and we will assist you to find a PLACE TO WORK; A HOME AND THE CHURCH YOU WANT in any of our Iowa towns. Southern girls not qualified for service in modern northern homes can receive training in our Housekeeper's Emergency Course—Bible Training and other subjects also taught. This Institution supports a Free Reading Room, Bureau of Information and place of Christian recreation. Open afternoons daily. For all Christian workers. When in Kookuk come to the mission. This means you. MISS SIDNEY J. DAVIS, Supt. Adv. IOWA NEWS KREKOK 122 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Perkins entertained the following relatives and friends during the holidays, Rev, and Mrs. Benjamin Hubbard of Fairfax, Ia., and Mrs. Eleanor and Noah Perkins of Kerrigermond, Iowa. Mrs. Fred D. Fields has been indoised but is much better at this writing Mrs. Malinda Essay of Bowling Green Mo, has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Summers. She has been entertained by Mrs. B. F. Upetgrove and Mrs. George Kollis since she has been in the city. The A. M. E. Sunday school under the superintendency of A. M. Draine is making rapid progress. They raised their missionary pledge by special programs after their regular Sunday after. The one given by last Sunday. Johnson was well received last Sunday. Special exercices. The Pilgrim Rest Baptist church last Sunday evening under the supervision of Mrs. M. E. The play Mariam in which M. Myrtle Harrison figured so prominently was well received last Sunday night. Special music was furnished by Mesdames Carrie Smith, Ida Byrd, Mamie Bryant; Birdie Williams, Pearl Buckney, Misses Alma Battle, Mary Smith and Marie Broadus, Misses Theodore Brayant, Maceo Byrd and Jao. Bryan and Vinny Smith, Mrs. Berry, charge and was planed. Mr. Leonard Berry also sang a beautiful solo. Mrs. M. E. Amos works with his accompanist. Have you seen the annual report of the work done at Pilgrim Rest Baptist church for the year of 1919. It is timely, unique and instructive and may be had simply for the asking. The pastor, Rev. J. Sterling Meore is very grateful to both members and friends of the church for his great achievement this year. $3,249.20 has been raised and $400 at interest to apply and shaded the building new church. My love is not only claimed the church but all Keokuk have an interest in him and are greatly proud of him. Miss Elizabeth Gross has returned to her work in Wilberforce university, Wilberforce, O. Mrs. Marie P. Robbins has returned to her home in Chicago after an extended visit with her mother and friends. The trustees board met at the home of Rev. L. C. Lowe Monday evening. A splendid meeting, perfect harmony exists and with such a splendid array of men of stalwart ability piloted by that gifted financier, Rev. C. R. Waters, Bethel A.M. E. church will rightfully hold its place in the foremost ranks of churches regardless of race or breed. Their slogan is "Pay as you go." Mrs. Georgia Kendrie and Mrs. Madah B. Lewis are both indisposed. Mrs. Alonzo Draine still improves and has many many friends are glad. Miss Mollie Tucker spent a few hours at the office, where she met her girlfriend in Whiteside, Md. Friday. Messra, F. S. Johnson, and Arthur Frye were in Farmington, Iowa, hunting on New Year's day. Rev. W. H. Clark takes this method of thanking his friends and members of the African Baptist church for his great success this year. A special program in the B. Y. P. U. services Sunday. Miss Hester Bennett was the principal speaker. The election of officers ensued and all the officers of the past year were e-lected. Mr. A. A. Bland has been quite indisposed for several days. Mrs. J. W. Galbraith who has the honor of having three sons go over seas and return is still celebrating the event. On Christmas day assisted by her daughter she elaborately entertained over a score of their friends. Among whom were Rey, and Mrs. C. R. Waters, Rev. and Mrs. J. Sterling Moore, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schoen and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. V. Wilhelm and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Leroy Fields, Messra Dahney Decatur and Miller of Quincy Illinois. The home was beautiful decorated and all enjoyed an old fashioned Missouri dinner. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Taylor spent an enjoyable day in the country as guests of the Dawson's and the Bradleys. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald South and Dorothy Taylor have returned from Shelby. When in Sioux City A Good Place to stop is F. B. Brown First Class Hotel 711 W. SEVENTH ST. Sioux City, Ia. KNOCKS OUT PAIN THE FIRST ROUND This famous reliever of rheumatic aches, soreness, stiffness, painful sprains, neuralgic pains, and most other external twings that humanity suffers from, enjoys its great sales because it practically never fails to bring speedy, comforting relief. We must ready for use it takes little to penetrate without rubbing and produce results. Clean, refreshing. At all drug stores. 35c, 70c. $1.40. Sloan's Liniment Keep it handy ville, Missouri. Don't forget to call 217 or red 1087 for Taylor's taxi service. The many friends of Mr. Ben Weldon, Sr. will be pained to learn of his death and burial last week. Mrs. F. S. Johnson is the latest annual subscriber to the Bystander. CEDAR RAPIDS ITEMS. Mr. William L. Green entertained during the holidays his daughter, Mildred and niece, Natalie Franklin from Des Moines, Iowa. Mrs. A. A. Jackson entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner Miss Natalie Franklin of Des Moines Monday of last week. Mrs. W. L. Warren quietly entertained Miss Natalie Franklin at a card-dancing party Monday, Dec. 29. Light refreshments were served. A delightful time was reported. FAIRFIELD ITEMS. The children of the A. M. E. Sunday school gave an excellent program Christmas evening, which consisted of a cantata directed by the superintendent, Mrs. Jessie Armstead. After the program the children enjoyed gifts from the Christmas tree. Miss Garrett has returned to her work in this city after spending the holidays with relatives at her home in Keosauqua and with Clifford Caiter and Mr. Wardell Dabner spent Christmas at Keokuk with Mr. Carter's parents. Mrs. Hazel Allen spent the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Rosa Price and grandmother, Mrs. Martha Ellis. Mrs. Allen is a former graduate of the Fairfield High school and is now employed at Decatur, ill. Mrs. Raymond Dabner entertained a number of young people at her home in Keosauqua, and of her sister, Miss Ellen Mitchell of Galesburg, who is making a few days' visit at the Raymond Dabner home. the activities on the site last for the past few weeks. On the ladies' list for the past few weeks, The Ladies Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Alexandra's on West Jackson street Friday afternoon. After the meeting was over the hostess served a two-course luncheon, which was much enjoyed by all present. Mrs. John Crawford of this city was a Washington visitor this week. Next Sunday will be quarterly meeting. The church members and friends will be glad to welcome the presiding elder, Stovall to this city. Elder Stovall being the first photo will be remembered that through the efforts and leadership of Elder Stovall that the little church now stands on South B street. CLARINDAITEMS. The Second Baptist church are having a week of prayer service. Sunday was a great day. Our pastor, Rev J. H. Reynolds, preached two soul-shrirming sermons. At 3 o'clock he administered the Lord's supper. Miss Ethel Riley, sister of Mrs. Will Moss and nephew Johnnie Goins, received a Saturday at Richmond, Mo. after opening the holidays with the Moss family. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pemberton entertained at 7 o'clock dinner New Year's eve. Miss Ethel Riley of Richmond, Mo. and Mrs. Will Moss of Clarinda. The A. M. E. Sunday school was given a grand reception last Thursday evening by their superintendent, Mr. William Headley. Everyone present had a good time. God bless the Sunday school. Mrs. Fields and Mrs. Parker returned to their homes at Platt City, Mo. Saturday after a very pleasant visit at home of Mrs. Parker's sister, Mrs. Sulivan. Mr. Frank Wilkerson of Essex spent New Year's day at the home of his aunt. Mrs. Ed Pemberton. Mrs. Give Nowling, Mrs. Robert Lane Mrs. Henry Farrier entertained at a party Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Farrier in honor of Mrs. Lizzie Field's and Miss Parker of Platte City, Mo. The Rev. S. B. Moore and family were royally entertained at the Masonic home in Rock Island on Christmas day. The matron, Mrs. McClain prepared a very fine Christmas dinner, and the inmates and the guests had a grand time. Many compliments are due to the matron for her never-tiring energetic ways. She cares for the inmates of the home with the utmost care. There was an elaborate Christmas tree in the parlor of the home, and it was bedecked with many presents. The matron and inmates were certainly remembered by their many friends. On New Year's day there were open doors and W. C. A. a center grand time is reported by all. There were refreshments served by the "Y" girls. There were games of various kinds played. And little Master Wilber Brown has become the champion checker player, beating both young and old. At night a very fine program, was rendered by the talent of the Y. W. C. A. This coming Friday night there will be given a party so everybody out. The Madam C. J. Walker club was Elia Jones on Gaines street, Thurs. day afternoon, a two-course luncheon was served, and the afternoon was spent quite pleasantly. The Progressive club gave a party in honor of the young men on last Tuesday evening. The club is made up of a number of young ladies with Mrs. Eugene Green as mother matron. The evening was spent in games of all kinds and the guests enjoyed themselves quite nicely. The young men wish the club all the success possible, and they are saying to one another let's give them a boost. So we are. A very cold snap struck Davenport, but Mr. Winter is suddenly taken a warm heart and is now breathing not the cold frosty air but the rather gentle kind. But this afternoon it started to snow and we are beginning to get a different opinion of Mr. Winter. We hope he will make up with us and bring us some more of that warm kind of weather. Then he can be our friend. Miss Alpha Mason of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mr. Arthur Clark of Davenport, Iowa were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. Dr. S. B. Moore on last Tuesday evening at Fourteenth and Harrison streets. A bunch of young people had planned to give them a shiverer but they were disappointed as the groom locked all the doors and windows. One boy, however, made entrance to the room through an unlocked window but he came out faster than he went in. So the rest of the merry makers dispersed. Bethel A. M. E. church is planning to have a revival let every one begin to pray the success of the same. Dr. S. B. Moore has secured the Rev. N. H. Jetz to hold the revival services. Announcements will be given later. Billa will soon be put out announcing the mortgage burning of the Bethel A. M. E. church to be held on the 28th of January, 1920. All ex-pastors are cortors are cordially invited to attend these affairs. Anyone having news for the Bystander phone Dav., 5842. (By Walter Hutcherson, secretary.) Our Y. M. C. A. is getting along very well. We did some splendid missionary work by helping the poor at Christmas having raised and spent $78 in this direction. On Sunday we are enjoying splendid community meetings and a fine Bible class on Tuesday nights. The young men of the “Y” gave a very pleasant entertainment on New Year's night. Plans have been made for some educational work early in the year. Last Sunday was pew Sunday at the A. M. E. church. Rev. R.C. Ransom preached two splendid sermons. Both services were well attended. There was a large attendance at the watch meeting, at the A. M. E. church. The Willing Workers club served breakfast after the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Dixon entertained with a watch meeting party. Mrs. Browne gave a dinner party New Year's day for their cousin, Miss Mable Bell of Ganton, Ill, who is visiting at their home. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bramble of Mt. Pleasant were week end visitors at the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Watkins. Mr. Major Bender is visiting his brother in Keokuk, Iowa. Mrs. Ida Baker is visiting her sister, Miss Lola Brooks in Chicago, Ill. Mr. Emanual Graham has gone to Chicago, Ill., to make his future home. Mr. Hartley Johnson has returned from St. Paul, Minn., and expects to spend the winter at home. Miss Georgia, Banner of Natchez, fight with Sam Langford called on Rev. Gibson and made him a fine New Year's gift in money. It pays to preach the truth and that is what Rev. Gibson does. Mrs. H. Coleman, who has been sick off and on for the last six month is now improving and will soon be in her place at the church. Mrs. Andrew Haskin, 1402 Eighth avenue was not out at church Sunday night on account of her sister-in-law's illness, who is visiting her from Clinton, Iowa. We wish her an early recovery. I acknowledge with grateful appreh your very kind token of tender sympathy for me and my children, our hearts went up in gratitude to God to know that the Sunday school of Iowa remembered us. May the work continue to prosper. Yours very gratefully, I wish to thank one and all for their hearty co-operation to the appeal sent out Dec. 17 asking all Baptist Sunday schools of the Iowa state convention to send in as a whole a Christmas token to the bereaved widow and children of the late, Rev. F. B. Woodard. You acted noble, generously and all were grateful. You were brave, brave, God's face shine upon you all. Thanking you again I am faithfully yours for Christ—Mrs. H.R. Graves, president, I. S. C. ROCK ISLAND ITEMS. A crowded church greeted the new year in and the old year our. With many thanks to God in prayer for the many blessings God has bestowed upon them during the past year sparing their lives. While many have gone to stand the test of eternity. Mrs. C. Windsor, 1311 Thirty-sixth street entertained Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Patterson, Mrs. Critz, Mrs. S. H. Gibbs at 5 o'clock New Year dinner. The dinner was delicious and all enjoyed themselves. The evening was delightfully passed in social conversation and for fun. Mr. Louis Windsor, a student of Iowa City college, who was visting his parents of this city left for Kansas City and Des Moines to spend New Year's holidays and will return to his home before taking up his studies at college. Mr. Louis Windsor is studying medicine and surgery. The second Baptist church rang with joy. It is the first Sunday morning of the New Year. Rev. Gibson, pastor) turned the meeting over to the members for convenient meeting. Every voice went up as one centiment to God. At 12 o'clock sharp the pastor called the meeting to a stop and every member faced the south for five minutes in solemn prayer for this day was set aside BUXTON V. M. C. A. BURLINGTON ITEMS 45,000 Drug Stores Seal It. Five million people use it to KILL COLDS HILL'S CASCARA QUININI BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years—in tablet form—safe, sure, no opiates—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—silver lily for 15 days. Money back if it fails. The genuine box has a Rec top, in Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores by the help of God for fifteen million of black folks to bow their heads in solemn prayer against the cruelty that is leaved upon the olacks by their white brothers. The Second Baptist church will give for the names of officers elected for the ensuing year next meeting for publication. Brother Vaughn Deacon of the Second Baptist church who fell and hurt his self last Tuesday is improving fast. All was glad to see him out at church last Sunday. Rev. S. H. Gibson, pastor, was much surprised New Year's morning for the handsome sum of $66.51 from the on-ground given by the big four, Mrs. F. Haskins, J. Haskins, A. Haskins and E. Brown for a New Year gift. The program was grand and everything from start to finish was a grand success. Rev. S. H. Gibson said, "he can find words in his vocabulary to express his gratitude for the hospitalities and also the many friends who participated. We were glad to see Big Boy Butler, Rock Island heavyweight piligil, who has been out of the city ever since his Miss., has returned to the city and is stopping at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. L. Cook. Mr. George Johnson of Galesburg, IL, was a visitor in the city last Monday. Mr. Robert Catlin of Monmouth, ILL, was a visitor in the city Christmas day. Mr. Charles Powell, who has been visiting in Ottumwa, Iowa, has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Graham entertained with a family dinner Christmas day. Mrs. Julia Folks entertained her sisters, Mesdames Nancy Miller, Lydia Bender, Beatrice Johnson, osphia Bird and Sadlie Haynes in honor of her birthday last Sunday. Mr. Charley Johnson, who was assaulted and who has been seriously ill, is improving. Mr. George Ashby was removed to the hospital and is seriously ill. The Willings Workers club held their annual indoor picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark last Tuesday evening. A jolly time was had by all present. All the ladies appeared in white and the men in palm beach suits. All brought well filled baskets and had a delicious spread. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Cook invited a few friends in New Year's evening for cards. Little Sanford Mitchell has been quite sick, but is some better at this writing. Mr. John Dunn was in Galesburg, Ill. last week and took part in a cantata given by the A. M. E. church choir. Mrs. Edna Brown, who has been very sick at her home, is able to sit up to the delight of her friends. Her mother, Mrs. Caroline Webb of Keokuk, Iowa, has been with her during her illness. Mr. Herman King, who has been living in Chicago, Ill., has returned to the city. Mr. and Mrs. William Greene of Kansas City, Missouri spent New Years day with his mother Charlotte Caswell. Mrs. Sadie Johnson and her mother are visitin with relatives and friends in St. Joseph and Des Moines. Mr. Alex Jones of Harris Mo. spent a few days here visiting friends. Miss Anna Belle Banks who is attending Lincoln institute is here visiting relatives. Mr. Alex Jones of Harris, Missouri spent a few days here visiting friends. A supper was given at the Anderson Brothers Cafe Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Bessie Banks, of Chicago. The Phyllis Wheatly Art club gave a few years Eve, at the residence of Miss Iee Parks. Mrs. Esther Bruce spent Saturday visitin with her relatives in Brunswick Mo. iting her relatives in Brunswick, Mo. Misses Bessie and Annabel Banks are spending a few days with relatives and friends in Triplett, Mo. Mr. Edward Browne of Atchison, Kan. spent a few days with home folks. Everyone seems to have enjoyed the Christmas holiday. Rev. John H. Boone of St. Louis visited his sister and brother, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Black during the holidays. On Friday last Mr. and Mrs. William Porter entertained the P.A. club and their husbands to a three-course luncheon. The evening was spent in playing various games. All enjoyed an evening of pleasure. The Princess Temple No. 18 gave a reception Tuesday evening in the U. B. reception of the Princess of Missouri and jurisdiction, Mrs. Leota L. Caston of St. Louis, Mo. Quite a crowd attended the reception. Mrs. Lulu J. lall, who has been very sick is much better at this writing. Mrs. Daisy Wells entertained the P. A. club in her beautiful home on South Sixth street Monday evening. Mrs. Wells - in her usual good way served a two-course luncheon which all enjoyed. Forty-two was the diversion of the evening. After a late hour all bid Mrs. Wells a good night and went to their families. Mrs. A. C. Black impressed his wife with a fine Vietroa for a Christmas gift. Mrs. Black feels very proud of her gift. Mrs Jennie Alagy is convalescing at her surgery. We will be glauca to see her out again. CHILLICOTHE ITEMS MOBERLY NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Estell Noals of St. Louis visited their parents Christmas. Miss Lucy Nickles spent her vacation in Marshall the guest mother, Mrs. Kinner. She has assumed teacher as teacher in the Lincoln school. Miss Mayme Payne has returned back to her school duty. She spent Christmas with her parents in Glasgow, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. entertained at an elegant turkey dinner Christmas day and the members of the family party did full justice to the award spread of good food to eat. The folklore came in the party: Prof. L. B. Quinn and family, William Bartlett and family, Hubert and Ollie Quinn, Mrs. Ida M. Crews of Garnet, Kan., Miss Alice Tolson of Garnet, Kaf. Rev. J. H. Boone has returned home after a pleasant stay with his sister, Mrs. Black. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Kiser entertained at their home on First avenue Monday night with his friends in the Fair and all enjoyed the appraising repast as well as companion ship of such a merry company of friends. Wednesday evening a congenial company enjoyed an elegant reception which was given by Mrs. M. Etta Bolden at her home on South Fourth street in honor of Mrs. Leota L. Caston, grand princess of the Netherlands, and all enjoyed the appetizing repast as well as the compulsion of such a merry company of friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Noals were hostess to the P. A. club Thursday night, Jan. 7 at their home on South Ault street. The evening was spent in playing cards after which Mrs. Noals in her usual good way served a delicious two-course luncheon which all enjoyed After a late hour they bid Mr. and Mrs. John Noal a good night and a happy New Year. WESTERN RAMBLER. Dear Editor: Please allow space for this communication. Since our western Baptist Church is now closed, Mo, in July, I have been too busy ramming to take the time to give an account of my experience with this opportunity to inform the many readers of the work and the events that have taken place there. I take this opportunity to inform the many readers of the work and the events that have taken place there. I have never been more encouraged than now. This communication will convince you of the importance of the convention. St. Louis was Peoria, Ill. This was a special invitation to the convention as a way to credit the work. The occasion was grand, yet had the people realized the insignificance of the convention as a by promoters, it would have been a occasion worth reflecting credit upon the race. These things will come, yet we can not stop to fret and fume about such things. My next stop was Alby Iowa. There is no Baptist church in this city but I was granted the privilege of lecturing in the A.M. E. church. The membership of which is small, there being few of our people there, but loyal to the core, with a broad-hearted pastor, Rev. J. W. Dowden. I was introduced by that little giant printer, E. F. Butler, who has always shown his willingness to cooperate with any movement tending to the end of the age of the time and advance the interest of the race, spiritual, moral, social or political. The collection was good. Union Baptist church, Hocking, Iowa, was my next point. This is still a smaller congregation but they need inspiration. The women there deserve much credit for their unting efforts in the missionary work. It was through their efforts that a church building was erected and paid for. I next stopped in Ottumwa, Iowa. My visit to that city was not what I had hoped. The pastor, Rev. M. Cunningham, has made the announcement and had things well in hand, but the threatened thunder storm prevented us from having an audience. I next found myself in Minneapolis, MNn, to attend the Iowa Minnesota Baptist association in Minneapolis. I was the Baptist church. Rev. V. S. Cooper, pastor. This was the drast the Baptist gathering of our congregation. We were the greatest session of the association in forty-one years. The delegates all attended the members and friends broke all previous ties. Before leaving Minneapolis I visited the Behesha Baptist church. We had a splendid experience. We have been greatly encouraged from the influence of the association held in that city. It looks as our next session. It is said that Behesha is in stronger of the two churches: numerically and financially. The indication pointed to the need for a new Baptist next session. From this point I started to the second spring around the field, making my first stop at Yankton. S. D. This church has recently been built, the association of my office had not reached the site in the previous years. The collection sections, hence a small crowd. The collection was not what we had hoped, but this church promised to send up their quota. This church was the doctrine of the New Testament scriptures. From Yankton, I found myself pushing on toward Omaha, Neb. Sunday morning I worshiped the Pilgrim Nest Baptist church. The pastor, Rev. William L. Wickling, was on his vacation and envoied at the station of Baptist convention in New Jersey. The acting pastor and officers agreed to give me an opportunity to represent our work Sunday evening. With short notice and being on a regular service, the collection was not as good as my summer visit by several dollars. This is coming church as stands firmly on the doctrine faith and practice of the Baptist de-nomination. Looking over my list I found my next point was: On my arrival there I found, instead of being in that once little old delapidated basement and a beautiful church edifice, well arranged and stands out as a credit to the pastor and the commoner. The one has been the Israelites from bondage, but a few were seems that it took Jackson to build a Baptist church in Council Bluff. From what he has been. The sacrifice made to the hereafter the temple of the Lord's Jail, it deserves the name of a "Stong Wall" in the city. When this church is completed it will be one of the most sacred in Iowa. The members of the church have been working to realize they have a pastor who is sensational and willing to do all in his power for sanctions and willing to do all in his power for spiritual, moral and otherwise. Society, son, too, is uniting in her endearment that her deserves much of the credit for making a sacrifice. The church in general is the mission among the women made it possible to have a cooperative spirit between pastor and man; is evident of what can be done. Good collaboration. Bethel Baptist church, South Omaha, was my next visit. That is one of those churches where the people are not ashamed to acknowledge the pastor. The cooperative spirit seems to go out from him like electricity in a gation. This young man has shown what can be done by any one who has a purpose and will trust in God. Bethel always gives a good audience in the evidence of what can be done when pastor, officers and members are united. Let other churches simulate and grow them in the lead in college to this date. My next and last visit in Gmoha before taking another swig was M. Mortlah Baptist Church. This church some years back has had some bad experiences and struggles, but it seems we serve for certain accomplishments, to bring things into recognition. Wherever the Lord opposes time to visit this church as there was a previous arranged program, however, there was space. I was one of that class of Baptist ministers who believes in giving recognition to the denomination's accomplishments, education, through that spirit in him, M. Mortlah stands as one of the leading Baptist churches to accomplish great things. I was asked not to make my final report without giving them another visit that they may make a creditable I took another awing from here to the capital. Sunday morning I spoke at McCarmal Baptist church. After I had spoken the pastor arranged a service at McCarmal Baptist church. North Topoak, Rev. M. J. Burton, formerly of Iowa and ten years missionary, for the past three years, made a wonderful record within the past three years. Under the leadership of Rev. Burton, the church seems to be growing spiritually. Collection was not commensurate to the church. Tuesday the pastor my message, at my church, at McCarmal Baptist church. Owing to the opening of the state fair the audience seemed to enjoy my lecture on "Co-operation." This is another church out of the state where seemed to enjoy my lecture, September, Sept. 7. The pastor, Rev. B. Davidson seems to be the right man in the right place. This is another church out of the state. On Thursday evening Sept. 11 I left Peka for Denver. Colleen arrived early, and we got a first visit in the state I got buoy to make myself known and my mission. Sunday morning visited the school and we went to the assistant, Brother J. W. Williams introduced me to the school and I spoke about 15 min of the entire school. On account of arrangements ahead I was forced to remain ever unseen. The strong layman of Zion who stands as representative of the pastor during his abstinence both morning and evening. During the morning service at Zion I spoke on the subject of the morning service in California and I spoke on "Co-operation." Both subjects caused much comment. The pastor, Dr. E. O. Over, will speak on the loyalty of a cordial welcome of his people I would have been delighted to have had the sheep build a building and congregation, yet from what I could leisure there seems to be much dissatisfaction among the people. Because confusion. Stand together brethren and let the world know Christians can set a good example. We were gone Zion is now in the lead by 8v. Sunday afternoon I found myself in Octral. Baptist church Rev. Price, who is a graduate of the college, expect many. The inclement weather has something to do in keeping some away. To too is a good church and from all indications the Rev. Price seems to have things well in hand. Collection was good considering the auditor. The pastor gave me to understand that This completes my work then and I took another swing and visited La Juanis. On arriving at this point I found that the pastor had a program arranged for Wednesday evening, but he insisted that I remain over I did so, and if the mrdat of the entertainment he introduced to the work of 10 minutes to briefly outland the work of the Western Baptist convention. The pastor asked the mtoo what they could. The collection was formore than I had anticipated. I spent more than two days in the home of the pastor, Re E. W. D. Gorman and wife. They made me so welcome I did not feel like a stranger, be one of the family. I found there what I considered a real home, a home where husband's wife and children are pleasant and a people. This finished my rambling in Colorado. I was invid to dine in the following homes in Dover, Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Jones, Mr. E. L. Draper, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Dick, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gigh and Mrs. Shrun. Rev. Wilson entertained me at the homes hotel. We were graced with the prince of Mrs. DeFrancy. Will finish my rolling from the west in next letter. With work on the new psalm, we were in the west. In the strict Court of the State of Iowa, and Polk county, March term, A. D. 20. Marshal Wyatt, Plaintiff. Fannie yatt, Defendant. You hereby notified that the petition she plaintiff in the above entitledase is now filed in the office of the of the District court of the state Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowainking of you a divorce from the daughter on the grounds of edition and adultery. Further particulars see petition, and you appear thereto and defend noon of the second day of the term, being the March term of court, which will commence at Desines, Polk county, Iowa, on the Friday of March, 1920, default will be heeded against you and judgment anderse rendered thereon. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARPH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS each subj. must the MIDY name and Deware of counterfeits