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THE BYSTANDER Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXVI No. 30 Great World War General Strongly Advocates Educating the Colored Man for the Good of the Nation. Washington, D. C., Jan 15—The testimony presented at the recent meeting of the point house and senate committees on military affairs, Senator Wadeworth of New York presiding, was followed by testimony when General John J. Pershing appeared before the committee, relative to the part the colored youth would play in the reorganization of the army. General Perching: Can you consistently fail to take advantage of the splendid opportunity you are giving these young men for broadening themselves, by association with their fellows? They get in three months or six months a view of life with their ability they would get, otherwise. It would be a large step toward preventing class distinction. Are you not giving them value received, and are you not by that method increasing their efficiency as laboring men? I think you are. I think they go back to civil life better prepared more aggressive, more imbued with a spirit of leadership and initiative than if they had not had this training, and in fact it were a step toward having another way. I should be in favor of some such system as this, simply for training young men to be more lawabiding citizens. There is too little regard for law and order. Mr. Quinn. I would not agree with your promise. I come from a section of the country where we have the black men in large numbers, and it is actually demonstrated that it is a very dangerous thing to train him as a soldier. He has come back into society now and is a menace to the white race. What would you do under this plan for universal training to keep those sections of the country, some of them in the south and some of them in American Negro Academy AMERICAN NEGRO ACADEMY. The Messenger Editor Defines His Position—Twenty-third Annual Meeting—Election of Officers Washington, D. C. Jan. 16.—The American Negro academy, an organization of authors, artists, scholars, and other distinguished men of African descent, for the promotion of letters, art and science, and to foster as far as possible a form of intellectual taste, convened in this city during the past week, and its four sessions, covering a period of two days, were well attended. For the second time in the history of the organization the academy gave a place on its program to a non-member, who was Mr. A. Philip, editor of the Messenger magazine, New York City. The following papers were read: "A New Religion for the Negro," by John R. Clifford, editor of the Poison Martinsburg, Maryland. The Shame of the President A. H. Grinke; "The Status of the Foreigner under Various Haytian Constitutions," Bishop John Hurst, of Baltimore, Md.; "The New Radicalism and the Negro" was the subject of Mr. Randolph's address. John W. Cromwell, of Washington, D.C.; was elected president. Other officers elected were Robert T. Browne of New York City; Prof. J. E. K. Agery, of Salisbury, N. C.; Bishop John Hurst, of Baltimore, Md., and Roman of Nassau, New York; vice president, Robert A. Pelham, of Pelham, responding secretary; T. Montgomery Gregory, recording secretary; Lafayette M. Hershaw, treasurer. On the executive committee were named Prof. Kelly Miller, Prof. Goo, M. Lightfoot, F. H. M. Murray, Prof. William Pickens, of Baltimore, and John E. Bruce ("Bruce Grit") of New York City. 90,000 NEGROES TO BE REPRESENTED IN MEETING HERE More than 90,000 Negroes of the United States will be represented in a mass meeting to be held in Coopersville, New York on Monday evening Jan. 5 under the auspices of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, it was announced today. "The Negro and Labor" is the subject announced and the speakers will be Dudley Field Malone, former collector or of the port of New York; Dr. W E. D.Buois, editor of the Crisis; John Haynes Holmes, and Professor M. H. Gassawaw who will tell of his expulsion from Anderson, South Carolina. Music at the meeting will be in charge of the Clef club. RIOTS. JANUARY 14 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, today announced that a preliminary hearing on the resolution for a federal investigation on lynching and race riots in the United States would be held in Washington on Wednesday, January 14. Information to this effect has been sent to the Association by Senator Charles Curtis of Kansas. The members of the Senatorial subcommittee which will conduct the hearing are Senators Dillinneah of Vermont Walah of Montana, and Kellogg of Minnesota. Among those who will urge federal the middle west and in the north, from being menaced in such a way! That is not hearsay, but it is an actual reality which I am relating to you. General Pershing: I am not entirely familiar with that situation nor with the result that would be produced by giving these men this sort of training. But from a broad standpoint any additional educational we give the college would be an advantage to the natron. Mr. Quinn: So far as education is concerned those sections are educating him in free schools. The proposition is that this military training has demonstrated that it develops a real danger. He is coming back home with all that 4virus in him. General Pershinging: I do not know that, that can be entirely attributed to his military training. May it not be attributed to some extent, to the peculiar circumstances under which he served abroad! I am not prepared to analyze it entirely or give you a complete answer, but it seems to me that the feature number that the relations that exist over there and the attitude toward the colored man are different from what they are with us. Mr. Quinn: Would you object, after you had had time to analyze it and study it, to put a complete answer to that in the record! General Perching: Of course, I think the question is going to come up, if congress in its wisdom concludes to adopt any system of military training; and if I should be called upon to assist in the preparation of the details of a bill I should be glad to comply with your request. I may state, however, that my information is that few, if any, of the colored men who were in the army, have been engaged in any of the recent racial troubles. Race Man Appointed Governor's Secretary Harrisburg, Pa. Jan. 16—Lieut. Gov. E. E. Beidleman has appointed W. Jinter Carter, a colored lawyer at the Dauphin county bar, his private secretary. The place pays $1,500 a year, with little work attached. Carter succeeds Harry F. Oyes, who was elected city treasurer, and his selection caused much comment at the capitol. Carter is a Harvard university law school graduate. and race riots are John R. Shillady, secretary of the National Association formation-wide investigation of pygmy advancement of Colored People; James Weldon Johnson, field secretary; Archibald H. Grimke, winner of the Spingar medal in 1919; and James A. Cobb, former special assistant United States attorney for the District of Columbia. The reception given by the Baptist church on Thursday, Jan. 8, was indeed a most enjoyable affair. Many were out and when dispersing assured the ladies of a splendid evening. It had been the good wish of the church to honor our pastor in such a manner for some time, but owing to the fact of his home and family being in Cedar Rapids the opportunity did not present itself until the holidays. At this time Mrs. J. W. Crushon, Sr., and Mrs. J. W. Crushon, Jr., and of course the members accepted wholeheartedly of the opportunity, with much success as the result. It is a pleasure to say that Mrs. Crushon has no doubt made a number of friends and where we have friends we generally enjoy ourselves, thus we are hoping that she has not spent a lovelier time any place than she has in Sioux City. We welcome her any and all times. It would be partial and concealing a goodly portion of the joy to decline from saying that Rev. Crushon has seen some very bright and cheerful days during his wife's visit added to some of his serviceable days. The saying goes, "All birds of a feather flock together," and the wife makes a similar sense when culture such as that of Mrs. Crushon and the reverend associates together the participants feel most at home. Truly these Christian people are keeping pace with the demands of the moment in a Christian sense. A program was rendered consisting of the following: Three minute talk, Mrs. M. E. Whitlock, (mistress of ceremonies); invocation, Rev. M. Price; piano song, "Poet and Peasant," Mrs J. W. Crushon, Jr.; three minute speech, Mr. M. E. Whitlock; vocal solo, "Beautiful City," Mrs. M. Price; piano solo, "The Brook in Spring," Leland Green; vocal solo, "The Prayer Perfect," Miss Leona Tarwater; short talks, Rev and Mrs. J. W. Crushon, Sr.; invocation, Rev. Crushon. Special mention should be made of Miss Leona Tarwater, "The Prayer Perfect" most beautifully, receiving an enchore. Miss Tarwater is a vocal student under Mrs. Dowd and is progressing very ranily and efficiently, while all the number were excellent and very ably rendered. Miss Tarwater should meet encouragement on every hand DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JAN. 16, 1920. 1919 RECORD LYNCHING YEAR 78 MET DEATH FROM MOBS. Complete lynching statistics for the year 1919, made available today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, showed seventy-eight mob murders during the year, the greatest number of any year since 1915, when ninety-six persons were lynched, the most number of states with twenty-one lynchings in Mississippi, follows with twelve, and Abhamsa and Arkansas are third and fourth in the list with eight and seven lynchings respectively. Of the persons lynched in 1919, four were white Americans, two were Mexicans and seventy-two were Negroes. Shooting to death claimed twenty-seven victims, hanging twenty-three and burning at stake thirteen. Nine of the victims were ex-soldiers of the United States army. In the list of alleged causes of lynching, murder is given in twenty-seven cases, assault in fourteen cases, shooting of a white man in seven cases. In less than one-fifth of the lynchings of 1919 was assault upon women even alleged as a justification. WHOLE CITY WITHDREW INSURANCE FROM COMPANY WHOSE AGENTS LED MOB. Mayor Pleads in Vain Colored People Then Establish a Company of Their Own. How 16,000 colored people withdrew from a single white insurance company at one time in revenge for the lynching of two colored men, was told by Bishop John Hurst before the A. M. E. ministers' meeting Monday. Bishop Hurst returned from visit to the A. M. E. conferences in Florida. In Jacksonville, recently, two colored men, killed were said to have stabbed a white man to death after an all day's gambling, in which the latter won most of the money. The two men, said the bishop was put in jail and that night a man of lynchers gathered crowds of colored people also gathered to prevent violence. Seeing that the colored population meant to uphold the law with their lives, if necessary, the mayor and police treated with them and promised protection to the two men provided the colored crowd would go home. The crowd went home, and no lynching took place. A week later, on a rainy night the heads of the murdered white man who were found out to be agents of an insurance company in which the dead man worked, broke into jail and lynched the two suspect colored men, afterwards dragging their victims through the town. Bishop beheaded all measure 16,000 colored folk, who were members of the white insurance company withdrew from the company and put to flight insurance agents when they called to collect money. Loss of so many thousands of dollars aroused prominent white men who had the mayor call colored leaders to a conference in which he spoke of the necessity of colored people dealing with their white friends. Not to be moved by false argument, ten of the leading men of the city just put up $1,000 each, organized and incorporated what is now known as the People's Industrial Insurance company. This company is now making up the business lost by the white company. Brian Hurst added that Negroes of the south are meeting race prejudice with more seriousness and more real courage than their brothers in the north and that the southern Nero is getting ahead with startling rapidity. After the rendition of the program the audience retired to the dining room and the restaurant was opened luncheon was served by the Ladies aid and home mission ladies and where glad hearts and voices mingled till the hour of departure. AMES ITEMS. Mr. G. L. Fisher of Des Moines is working with Lawrie, the Tailor. The Ames Mutual Aid club gave a popularity contest at the home of Mr. John Shipp last week to see who could raise the largest amount of money. After the contest the evening was spent in playing games. Afterward refreshments were served. Mr. C. S. Smith who was a delegate to the Students Volunteer Convention made a report of the conference at the College chapel Sunday morning and, at the Baptist church in the evening, in connection with his report he explained briefly what the Negroes of America have accomplished and that they are now demanding the rights of American citizens. Mr. B. R. Seatt, a member of the Inter-state club is now in Chicago. We are glad to have Mr. B. H. Crutcher with us again. He has been recently discharged from the service and has taken up his school work. Mr. Harry Marshall is now cooking at the Sheldon Munn hotel. (Mrs. Mattie Wade Hicks.) St. Paul has been blessed with plenty of snow this winter and still it comes. St. James A. M. E. church is in the midst of a financial rally for the building of a new church. Rev. J. C. Anderson, a splendid financeer and church builder houses to have the members and friends lay on the table the first Sunday in April the sum of $10,000. Mrs. Mavr B. Tolbert, president of the N. A. C. W.'s clubs is in the city Declares That Organization is the Most Potent Influence for Justice—Prowns on Anarchy. Boston, Mass., Jan. 16—The American Legion was recommended as the most potent influence for justice the race can tie to by Col. Charles Young, ranking colored officer in the United States army, in an address before a colored audience that filled Tremont Temple. Col. Young was the main officer of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity called to discuss the aspirations of the race and the duties of the race to America. While the other speakers urged that colored people assert their rights of citizenship and abandon reactionary leaders, Col. Young found this theme, America's expectations from the Negro. "The black quota, which we as a group must add to American life, will include the spiritual and cultural message," he said. "What we ever privilege any race has we cannot get along without the white man. There is enough Americanism in all the races in the country to keep America intact. "I would not have you cringe before any man. But you must have no more bloodshed, no more race riots. No Negro must shed any blood not demanded in the defense of his family and of his citizenship. Human life is sacred. There is nothing in anarchy for the Negro." IMPORTANCE OF THE FOUR- TH EDITION SUR TO THE COLORED PROBLEM Because of the many economic changes since 1910, the importance of the approaching decennial census to the colored people should not be underestimated. These changes will be a matter of record in the history of the growth of the race, and of the nation, and the statistical information which will be compiled from the data collected by the census enumerators, who will canvass, the United States January should constitute a source of reliable information for this and for future generations. Through migration the colored population of some states has considerably increased, while in others it has decreased since the United States census of 1910. Agricultural activities appear to be extending in new directions. Thousands of colored men and women have entered into the industrial life of the nation as producers. Indications, in certain states, point to a large increase in home ownership. A substantial growth in the number of business enterprises-owned and operated by colored men is reflected in their newspapers and magazines which are growing in number and influence. The number of professional men and women are steadily increasing and the percentage of literacy is rapidly decreasing. The number of reports depends largely upon the willingness of each individual to answer fully each question asked by the enumerator, and it is only in this way that reliable data can be obtained from which can be determined the social and economic progress made by each element of the population in the United States. The census bureau emphasizes the point that all information collected by the census enumerators is strictly confidential. It can not be used as a basis for taxation, for the enforcement of any federal, state or local law, or in any way whatsoever that will cause harm to the person giving it or to his family. The census enumerator will hesitate to give to the census enumerators complete and truthful revelies which the enumerators can use in filling out the printed census schedule carried by them, nor should any attempt be made to any one to cover up the true facts that pertain to each man and woman. a guest of her sister, Mrs. W. E. Hardy, 518 St. Anthony avenue. Mrs. Tolbert will give a lecture at Memorial Baptist church on the Nineteenth under the auspices of the state federation C. W. clubs. Mamies J. W. Koger and Luther Abbey of Minneapolis were guests of Mrs. L. Hyde Thursday. A mock wedding at St. James church on the 20th by Queen of Sheba chapter O. E. S. and the Excelsior club. Fun galor. Mr. t.and Mrs. E. A. Hatton of Arch street entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Qintman Hicks. Crispus Attucks Orphanage and Old Folks Home, 469 Collins street is progressing nicely. The management is greatly improved and every one seems to add their little mite towards its support. They have obtained twenty-five inmates at present. During the holiday enough provisions were sent out to last at least six months. Rev. B. N. Hodge, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist church seems to be just the man for that place and the church is getting along nicely under his pastorate. Mrs. R. D. Wiloy of St. Anthony ave. was hostheses for the King's Daughter club Monday evening. A new church has been started in our city known as Camphor Methodist Episcopal church named for the late Bishop Mariner. They have about twenty-five members. Rev. T. A. Smith is pastor. Miss Thelma Hopson is reported sick also Mrs. Emma Archer and Mr. R. Blair. The American gynecoped orchestra will appear here on the 18, 19 and 20 at the auditorium. National Negro Advancement Society Doubles Membership Students offered $100 Richmond Men will in Prizes Open Big Shoe Store Race riots and lynchings in 1919 have only served to increase the determination of Negroes throughout the United States to organize to wipe out these evils, according to announcement made today by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, whose membership more than doubled in the year. "Colored people of the United States are awake as never before to the need The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth Avenue., announces an offer of $100 in prizes for the best essay by a student at a colored institution of learning on the subject "The Economic Element in Lynching and Mob Violence." The first prize is of $50.00 and the second and third of $30.00 and $20.00 respectfully. Essays are limited to 5,000 words and must be at the office of the Association not later than, May 1st, 1920. The prizes are offered to enlist the interest and co-operation of Colored Students in dealing with the problems of race relations in the United States. Letters have been sent to the presidents of colored institutions of learning throughout the United States, asking them to acquaint their students with the terms of the offer. The names of the successful contestants will be announced at the Spring meeting of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. THE NEW YORK TIMES RAPID PROBLEMS In an interview with Mr. Erhard hard, a Bystander reporter discovered that one of the best meat cutters in the city and state is a colored boy, in the person of Tousant Howard. Mr. Erhard told of how nearly six years ago he asked a boy to run an errand for him. The boy did so and from then on was given a steady job after school hours. He worked on the delivery wagon a short time but seemed very eager to learn to cut meat. He was given a trawl at meat cutting and was offered a wage with much of the retail department. His rise was rapid and at present he is general manager of the shipping department and ships to all parts of the state. Although only 21 years of age he ranks as one of the highest salaried Negroes in the state. Mr. Howard who is married and has one child, resides at 515 Penn avenue. Mr. Erhard, who is the owner of the plywood company, is 155 West Third and the street of the S. & K. chain stores has pushed Mr. Howard forward despite much opposition on the part of his customers. He also has three other colored boys in his employ. WHAT IS THRIFT? It is anticipated that all Iowa clubs and club women will actively and heartily support National Thrift week January 17 to 24 inclusive. Thrift means applying high principles of business, economy, and ethics to every act of life. It means good management of the business of living. It means care and prudence in the management of ones affairs, for today, for tomorrow, for next year, for all time for future generations. It means weighty all that goes into the management of life; good food, clothing, shelter, amusement, education, public affairs, the general welfare. Thrift consists of making the most of ones resources tangible, and intangible benefit of one's self and one's fellows, making the most of them for the A nation whose citizens measure up to this standard is a stable independent dependable nation. When thrift becomes a national habit business will be stabilized as never before; the individual will find a measure of independence security, and influence never before experienced. A community of thrift people, buy steadily and judiciously and meet their obligations consciously. They may receive much benefit from the program sent out to be perfect arrangements whereby the following women will address mass meetings among club women during "Thrift week." Des Moines, Mrs. W. H. The Best working medi- to reach colored people in the west Price Five Cents of organizing," said the anouncement "to obtain justice and maintain peace. The membership of this Association, which b427 in November, 1917, jumped to 40,729 in November 1818, and more than doubled this, reaching 88,292 on the first of December, 1818. "The number of branches throughout the country jumped from eighty in 1917 to 145 in November, 1918, and was more than doubled in the current year, reaching 310 on Dec. 1 last." Richmond, Va., Jan. 15—The Union Progressive Company, Inc., has purchased the two-story building and lot at 1018 Church street, and will begin remodeling and preparing the building to open a first-class shoe store. This company had a unique start. Working on the hull of a battleship or on a dry dock is not ordinarily an inspiration to enter the commercial world. Instead, it was working on the dry dock at the Portsmouth navy yard. The conditions were anything but agreeable, and it brought on a conversation that resulted in a call meeting, at which four men met. They discussed the possibility of a business and agreed there and then to start a company. The Union Progressive Shoe company was the result of this meeting. The Union Progressive Shoe company is authorized to issue stock to the amount of $25,000 which has been more than half sold. at community center, Ninth and AulSnider, state secretary of women's work berry streets, Jan. 18 at 3 p. m. Mrs. Jessye McClain will preside. Ottumwa, Mrs. F. Thall, Burlington; Mrs. W. H. Davidson, Oskaloosa; Mrs. Cora Martinstin, Davenport; Mrs. D. Burrows, Cedar Rapids; Mrs. C. C. Loomis, Center; Mrs. C. Hanson, Waterloo; Mrs. F. Pickett, Manson, City; Mrs. Aurora Potts, Washington, Iowa; Mrs. W. Miller, Marshalltown, district chairman (Hocking, Albia, Buxton); Mrs. F. Bickert. Musical numbers will be furnished at these meetings by club members. Executive officers and club presidents will preside. We are urging that as nearly as possible a massmeeting be held on Sunday, Jan. 18 in each of these During "Thrift week" if you are towns, make adding a regular meeting club presy as nearly as possible carry out the idents call a special meeting that you program as outlined for the week by the treasury department of the government savings organization. As American citizens it is our duty to take an active part in national and state affairs. Thrift concerns each individual. Thrift will solve the high cost of living problems. In this great national movement we solicit your co-operation. Thrift literature will reach all club presidents for use during "Thrift week." Program for "Thrift week" follows: Jan. 17—National thrift day. To enlist the nation in a campaign to "save first and spend afterwards." In other words, to stick resolutely to the program of making the present insure the future by the regular saving and investment opportunities, to finance future opportunities or neds; to invest saving safely, preferably in lossproof government securities; to curb the profiteer by demanding a dollar's worth of goods for every dollar sent. Jan. 18—Thrift Sunday. Sermons in all pulpins on the relation of economic life to religious well-being, and the need of sharing with others. Jan. 19—National life insurance day. To emphasize the importance of protecting one's family with life insurance. Jan. 20—20 — Own your own-home day. To show how desirable and possible it is to own a home. Jan. 21—Make-a-will day. To urge men to make wills, and in so doing impress upon them the necessity of making provision for the future. Jan. 22—Thrift-in-industry day. To emphasize the need for factory thrift, and the economic value of co-operation between capital and labor. Jan. 23—Family budget day. To show the importance of using the bugdet plan in family finance. Jan. 24—Pay-your-bills day. To emphasize the moral obligation to pay debts. As president of the I. F. C. W. C. I am urging that as many club women of the state as possible attend the meeting in the city of Des Moines, Jan. 20 at Corinthian Baptist church, Fifteenth and Linden streets, at which time Iowa club women will have as their guest, America's foremost club woman, Mrs. Mary B. Tolbert of Buffalo, N. Y., president N. A. C. W. C., life member Douglas memorial committee, active worker in N. A. A. C. P. Mrs. Tolbert spent some time in France during the late war and will bring the message directly from the front of the parrot taken by our own soldiers in the war. A capacity house would greet this most distinguished guest. Every club woman in the city of Des Moines should be present to greet their national president, and extend to her the welcome she so rightfully deserves. 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 Second Class matter. MERALD E. MASH Managing Editor FOURTEEN BYSTANDER—JAN 16 20 HEALTH HITS AND TIMELY TOPICS When he came from the great unknown to take his place with us mortals, he brought such a tiny body to quicken the hope of his father, his mother, was happy beyond expression the man-child to her bosom—the long months of alternating hope of the terrible excitement, the terrible pain and almost cruel demands of War and Peace. And was the tender brown eyes keep his son. So he quickened the hope of his son father, who was happy beyond all pression when she clasped the man-child before her long months of alternating hope and fear ended with the clementine terrible pait and almost cruel demand of life for life. Weak and wan, full of love and humble gratitude that the crise was past, the mother forgot herself as she held the tiny blind and pressed love into the kisses placed on his soft cheeks. Dumbly and deeply thankful to God for his Months past and his tongue limped the words: "I love you mother mine," he said, under the watchful guidance of eyes such as only mother bestow. Soft prayers and hopes ascended as the day began and the evening closed, the mother heart, for his soul and his health. Tesson of simple honesty and faith, learned bycept and practice filled his soul, and he was the mother in the temporal truths. The neighbors and passersby stroked his curly head and saw love and faith in the good he made, and forth from his eyes. The father worshipped his firstborn and told him tales of valor, virtue and unselfishness—this manchild should grow fine in form and youth, and this past generation should find fruition in this soul. Strong in body, wealthy in spirit, keep select, softy and gentle, young and unwritten book, clean and write; truth and faith mark most indelibly. Months roll by as swiftly as silent, but age in one's firstborn is not in a mother's The mother lived again the pain of bringing her man child, a tear, a raver, a realization that he had lived the highest life of a man, and a mixed sorrow and joy that he had witnessed the horrors of antiquity and no longer was puzzled by the injustice of man to many. MOBERLY ITEMS. There is lots of sickness in the city at this writing. Mrs. Bettie Johnson of St. Louis is here at the bedside of her father, Mr. William Smith, who is very sick at this writing. Rev. J. H. Downey was out of town several days last week. Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Paly was hostess to an elaborate dinner last Sunday to friends. Mrs. Lovel Viley is very sick at this writing. We hope Mrs. Viley a speedy Do You Need Money? We arrange loans quickly and strictly privately on farnithre, pianos, and other personal property, without removal. PAY YOUR DEBTS with our money, and repay us in easy monthly payments. Write call or phone us for prompt, confidential and courteous service. Des Moines Loan Co. DES MOINES LOAN CO. Established 1504 3:2 Century Bldg. Wal. 1486 517 Walnut Street Over Frankel's Clothing Store. Younker Brothers Petticoats in Featured Selling Saturday One Lot of Silk-and-Cotton Featured at They are preferred by many. The tops are of eotton taffeta, their silk flounces forming a contrast that is as attractive as anyone might wish. WANTED! WANTED! 200,000 LIVE AGENTS at once to sell Dudley's Famous Auto Polish For Furniture, Piano's, Church Pews, Hardwood Floors and hundreds of other things that have a varnish surface, shining them to look like new. Live-wire agents make $50.00 to $75.00 per week selling Dudley's Polish to furniture dealers, drug stores, hardware stores, churches, housekeepers. 116 SOUTH MAIN ST. MUSKOGEE, OKLA. The Negro Patriotic league met Tuesday night and had quite an interesting meeting. The Ladies Aid society met at the home of Mrs. Blanch Williams Tuesday evening. The hostess served a two-course lunch. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Katie Black, 510 South Ault street. MT. PLEASANT ITEMS. Mrs. Oscar Green has been on the sick list. Mrs. Bernice Boston and little daughter, Betty, returned to her home in Mason City, Iowa, last Monday. She was accompanied as far as Oskaloosa, Iowa, by her mother, Mrs. Jane Carter. Mrs. Irene Neal accompanied by her little niece and nephew, Agnes and Peter Waples returned to the city last Sunday after visiting relatives in Peoria and Chicago, Ill. The first quarterly meeting of the conference year was held at St. John's A. M. E. church, Jan. 11. P. E. T. B. Stovall was present and preached a fine sermon. A good collection was taken up. Mrs. Clara Hubbard was a business visitor in the city last Tuesday. V. M. C. A. NOTES. Round table talk, men only, Y. M. C. A., 792 Ninth street, Sunday 3 p.m. A live discussion for men only will be held at the Crocker street "Y" 782 Ninth street Sunday at 3 p.m. Cooperation of civic organization will be discussed. Dr. W. H. McCree will lead the discussion. Brief round table talks will follow. There are times when men should talk frankly to each other on problems that concern them. This is your chance. The religious training institute was in full swing last Monday night. With nearly one hundred enrollment at beginning each night brings new members. Twenty-five new members enrolled the first night and sixteen the second. Judge Utterback made a most helpful and sympathetic talk on the subject assigned him. The departmental studies were so interesting that neither leader nor members wanted to adjourn when the allotted time was used. Dr. Jones gave us an entire new light on the history of the Jewish people. Next Monday will be used as follow- in Teaching," Dr. J. E. Kirby. 1:30 to 8 lecture, "The Use of the Bible Younker Petticoats in Selling One Lot of Silk-and 2.49 Their tops are of cotton taffeta, the flounces being of silk. They may be had in navy blue, emerald, grey and black—and the price only 2.49. Dresden Flounces They are preferred by ton taffeta, their silk flounces as attractive as anyone mine Jersey Petticoat—with accordion pleated flounces; also jersey top, taffeta flounce kinds, in many shades, priced only— 59.8 —In the Bar WANTI 200,000 LIVE AC mous Auto Polish Pews, Hardwood that have a varn like new. Live w per week selling B drug stores, hardy automobile stores, paint shops, pu 90 DAYS we will ship to all new Polish for $5.00. Don't fail to c DUDLEY'S LEATHER 116 SOUTH MAIN ST. 8:40 to 9:20 I. " Geo. W. at of V. M. C. A. new street, Satur- clock. ARDED. term of the re- street Baptist Prize-Winning a B First Prize. 8:40, departmental study; 8:40 to 9:20 lectures. "The Life of Paul," Geo. W. Robinson. Committee of management of Y. M. C. A. will be held at Y. M. C. A. new hearquarters, 782 Ninth street, Saturday evening, Jan. 24 at 8 o'clock. We were very glad to learn of the recent action of the Maple street Baptist church towards its pastor, Rev. S. Bates. In a recent meeting of the church it was voted by the whole body to give him a large increase in salary. We think that the church could not have taken a better way in showing the love they have for the one who lead them in the way of truth. But there comes some more; the church also donated him two tons of coal. They have the golden rule well applied now. No church can do too much for a good pastor. The burden that rests upon them of some of those responsibilities is a great rest. It should not take much for a large membership to donate a ton of coal to their shepherd. Maple street Baptist chuch has taken the lead of all the churches in the city, whose pastors who have to supply themselves. Let others follow. Apex Electric Suction Cleaners FREE DEMONSTRATIONS GIVEN DAILY We Rent Machines for House Cleaning A. S. HOPPERTON, Dist. Mgr. Phone W 1838 723 Sixth Aev. Des Moines, Iowa. L. A. PATRIC, Representative You can't Beat This 7 Rooms Strictly Modern Oak Finish. Fine location on West 16th St. East front and paved Street. $500 Down, $35 per month Will buy this bargain. Have other fine properties in this and other vicinities, large and small. SEE OR CALL ME. E. Tracy Blagburn Real Estate Agency Phone Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave. Loans from $15 to $300 Money to any resident of this city on short time notice. Don't worry about security. Just prove to us that your intentions are right. Pay us in small monthly or week payment s See us today. M. ALIBER & CO. 312-5 Utica Bldg. Market 1693 Brothers in Featured Saturday nd-Cotton Featured at = ce Petticoats at $5 by many. The tops are of eot- ences forming a contrast that is night wish. TED! WANTED! AGENTS at once to sell Dudley's Fush For Furniture, Piano's, Church Floors and hundreds of other things furnish surface, shining them to look wire agents make $50.00 to $75.00 Dudley's Polish to furniture dealers, hardware stores, churches, housekeepers, public libraries and grocery stores. For new agents $10.00 worth of Dudley's catch the special rate. Write today. A leatherbloom Petticoats—a small lot shown in various wanted shades; 36 to 42 inches long! specially priced Saturday at—1.98 Prize-Winning Letters on "How to Make a Better Bystander" OUR NEW HOME PORO COLLEGE 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 "Dept. A-5" St. Louis, Mo. (By Mrs. Eelby Johnson, Keukuk.) First—Secure the services of a correspondent in every city, village and settlement especially in Iowa and the midtown news of all of our people within his die west who is fair enough to write the news of all of our people within his or her jurisdiction regardless of religious denominations, prejudice or favoritism. SECOND PRIZE. Bystander Pub. Co., Des Moines, Iowa. Your most interesting and highly esteemed favor affords me intrinsic per, but why stay little? It reminds one of the newly weds (baby) in the comic sheet of a Chicago paper, it was always attired in its infant clothes and never growed; The Bystander is old enough to lay aside its infant wardrobe and let the public see its growth. It has evidently grown as we realize from our editors' prosperity, but its clothes remained the same. The first suggestion is to enlarge your paper, this will afford ample space for the correspondence in the various localities to have their news printed the week it is submitted, thus saving the embarrassment of your agents, besides the public in general, reading the facts, two and sometimes three weeks after the event; I say reading the fact, as it fails to be news when other papers have given it to the public, as often is the case; and it is quite annoying to the agent, when subscribers accuse him of ignoring their news in his paper, sometimes an announcement of an engagement, or pending social affair is submitted to your agent, he in turn submits same to your office, can you imagine his embarrassment, in seeing it appear in gratification in having the opportunity and privilege of expressing my candid opinion and offering a few suggestions, which I hope will be of some interest to you in behalf of or- paper the "Bystander." First—Please accept my hearty congratulations in this new undertaking, and the fact that you are so considerate with your readers in soliciting their criticism and suggestions, assures us, that success will undoubtedly crown your efforts, co-operation is the cornerstone for this new foundation, which I hope all subscribers will realize, not to expect a good paper with poor subscribers, let us pay as we go. Much credit is due the ex-editor Mr. J. L. Thompson affording us a reliable paper for so many years, it often reminded me of the saying "Good goods is done up in little packages." Yes there was good goods in the little paeter colored papers in the coming week but ignored by his own, and then after it has been discussed for about two or three weeks, have it appear in his paper as (news)? There is another suggestion I wish to make to you, which may seem a bit foreign, but I believe it will add material value and arouse a new interest in your readers. We undoubtedly realize and deplore the fact that the history of the Negro is ignored in our public schools and it is quite true that many of our boys and girls today and also parents are in ignorance of the part the Negro plays in history, why not devote one column in your paper in which to acquaint the general public of our celebrities, printing the picture when possible of the subject and giving brief, but important facts, this will furnish something entirely new for our papers and something that will be of interest to young and old man, woman and child alike, it will furnish subject matter for club discussions, essays for our children in school and Sunday schools and it is literature easily acquired and I would suggest giving personal note and mention to our distinguished women, it will be an inspiration to our ambitious young women. We might list it under the heading "Our Celebrities" or "The Negro in History" or "Who's Who" or something better. Third can we have a sporting page giving first place to the Negro in drama and the movies then sporting activities this will be of a great interest to the men and boys and the public in general. Fourth — Secure reliable correspondence from the various colleges and schools that we may keep in touch with their progress. Fifth—I also believe it would be of material value, if it does not pose too expensive, to secure a field agree to cover your territory twice a year at least coming in personal touch with the subscribers and learn their approvals and disapprovals and giving them the opportunity of paying their subscriptions biannually and possibly this method will be easier for them and also ensure you of prompt remittance as this seems to have retarded the progress of the paper to a great extent as I have been informed by the ex-editor. Believing these few suggestions I have offered will make a bit of pretty trimming for the "Bystander" new clothes which I hope will be quite a bit larger in the near future, I will with the best wishes and the greatest enthusiasm watch our paper the "Bystander" rapid growth. THIRD PRIZE Mystic, Iowa, Nov. 20, 1919: Bystander Publishing Co. Des Moines, Iowa. Editor: In reply to yours of a recent date pertaining to "How to Make the Bystander a Better Paper," will say, I am not capable to tell you. With your training and many years of experience in that particular line of business, are in a position to know more about that than I do. I have never been engaged in that line of business nor have I ever given it any particular consideration. However, in compliance with your request I will mention three features that enjoy reading in a raid paper: First - Inspiration - To read of an tangible thing of real merit that my people accomplish, either vocational or professional. The progress we are making along financial lines; what we are doing as a race and individually; I enjoy reading short biographies of those of our race, who have made a mark life, such men as Attorney S. Jd Brown, and others; To read about what the Negro is doing towards advance to a higher standard fills with inspiration. Second - Editorials - To read what I term, heavy editorials, is brain food, which is strengthening to the mind, and I enjoy it more when it is from the pen of one of my race. The editor is in touch with many important and interesting things pertaining to our welfare, and when they are direct, to the point, and full of logical facts, I call them heavy editorials. Third—Local News—I enjoy reading the local events and incidents of my race throughout the state. Would like to hear from every town where there are colored people regardless of its Negro population. Please accept the above suggestive stating what I enjoy reading in a race, not asking any changes to be made for paper only as my literary taste. I am not capable to tell you how to publish personal concern. Will repeat, I am not capable to tell you how to public a paper. Yours respectfully. C. E. Best, P. O. Box 186. Vacant Lots and Improved Property 1877 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake 774 Des Moines, Iowa Adv. JAMES B. MORRIS Attorney at Law and Notary Public Abstracts Examined, Real Estate for GEBEDEUDE HYDE "Hair Cultureist" Madam Walker System. Special attention given to Scalp Treatment and Shampooing. Res. 821 W. 13th St. CUT BATE DRUG CO. Willis Wolfe, Ph. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City 1098 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa Booms to Rend by Day or Week. Phone Walnut 5779. HUFTLERS HOTEL AND CAPE Meals at all hours H. D. Williams, Prop. M. W. Corner W. 2nd and Chestnut Sts. ½Block N. Interurban Station, Des Moines, Iowa. JOHNSON'S CAFE Meals at All Hours Popular Prices Cleaning, Pressing, Altering, Repairing Work Called for and Delivered. We do first class work. Ph. Wal. 7374 1108 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa Visit Hetal Bradford When in the City Holiday Visitors Steam Heat & Bath Phone W. 3240. BRADFORD'S POOL HALL M. J. Bradford, Prop. A line of cigars, tobacco & soft drinks Phone Market 1916. 755-57 W. 9 St. Des Moines, Iowa. ATHLETIC BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Cigars and Soft Drinks Shoe Shining 788 West Ninth O. WELDON & STONE BROS., Prop. E. H. Haskins H. J. Haskins "The Store of Quality" HASKIN DRUG CO. Successors to E. L. Twining Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Mail Orders on all Preparations Promptly Filled Northwest Corner Eleventh and Center. SILVER LEAF INN Short Order Work Theatre and Dancing Parties Our Specialty Open Day and Night T. G. Franklin, Prop. 1010 Center Street FRANK F. FOWLER Director Res. Phone Maple 872 VIVIAN L. JONE Manager Res. Phone Wal.4944 FOWLER & JONES Funeral Directors 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT Our Motto is "Service" WANT A HOUSE? Here It Is! 6 room bungalow on Jefferson Ave. Modern except furnace. Asphalt pavement. All specials paid. $2,750.00—$300.00 down, $25.00 per month. Other bargains in west side property. E. TRACY BLAGBURN Real Estate Agency Please Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave Boyd's Cafe Meals at all hours and short orders Special attention to theatre parties. OPEN ALL NIGHT Furnished Rooms for Rent JOHN BOYD, Proprietor 1104 Center St. McCree's Drug Store Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs. . Prompt Mail Order Service. 11th and Center St. Des Moines Market-1485 WADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist CITY NEWS Mrs. Brown of Centerville, sister of Mrs. Ise Thompson is visiting Mrs. H. J. Rogers of 225 Arthur street. Mrs. Brown has a large number of acquaintances in Des Moines who are making her stay in the city a pleasant one. Mrs. Frances Cloyd, sister of Mrs. George Tymony has moved from Kansas City to Des Moines to make her mother and father, Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Roberts of 2520 Sixth avenue. Mrs. J. L. Lucas, wife of Rev. J. L. Lucas is very ill at her home, 2618 Sixth avenue. Mrs. B. Rogers of 2645 Sixth avenue is confined to her home by illness. Little Mack Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson is ill at the home of his parents, 2710 Sixth avenue. Mrs. Maceo Pinkard and sister Doris Alexander of New York City arrived in the city Saturday morning for a 40-week stay, with their father, Mrs. Pacey Alexander, 3536 Cornell St. Mr. Arthur B. Wright of Cedar Rapids, who was called here on account of the illness of his mother, Mrs. Florence B. Houseton, 824 Small street, returned home this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Wilkinson gave a luncheon Sunday, Jan. 11 in honor of their nephew, Mr. Arthur B. Wright of Cedar Rapids. Mr. Arthur H. Wright, 1208 West Second street gave a luncheon Monday in honor of his son, Mr. Arthur B. Wright. Myra Snowden of Chillicothe, Mo., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Emily Rowland and cousins./Mrs. Houseton and Mrs. Wilkinson. Mrs. L. J. Shelton and Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn have returned from a pleasant two weeks' visit with friends in Pooria, Ill. They were guests at numerous social affairs during their stay. Mr. Riffman Warwick and Mr. Merrill now rank of West Thirteenth street and who now resides in South Dakota is spending several weeks in the city. His wife, formerly Miss Hazel Cousins and children are spending the winter with her mother, Mrs. Addie Williams of Lake Park. Mr. Mr. very ill at his home on Fourteenth street. Mr. Charles Carl is seriously ill at his home, 3113 Amherst avenue. His wife is also confined to their home by illness. Mr. Parker of Easton Blvd., who has been quite ill for some time is improving. Mrs. Houston of 828 Small street, who has been quite ill for some time is improving. Mr. Johnson of West Fifth street is quite ill at his home. Mrs. Bath Birt who has been ill is improving. Mrs. Marguerite Fields Lee of Chicago was in the city several days last week as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fields of West Eleventh street. Mrs. James Barlow, formerly Mrs. Maixon and little daughter, Anna Marie left last, Friday for Kansas City, Kan., where they will reside. Mr. Smith, a student of the state agricultural college at Ames, Iowa, was in Miss Georgia Blackburn has gone to Chicago where she has accented a position as a teacher in the public schools there. Mr. Frank Scott of 207 Ridge street, who has been ill for some time and recently retired from the west has been removed to the tuberculosis camp. Mrs. Gertrude Harris and daughter, Henrietta, who spent the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Bell, 1340 Jefferson street left Monday for their home in Richmond, Ind., accompanied by her mother, who will spend the winter. Mrs. Stella Grant and little son, Ulysses returned to their home Saturday after a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stanton of Pleasant street. Mrs. Emerald Mash, who has been ill at her home for several days, is much improved and able to return to her duties in the Bystander office. CLUBS. The Mary Church Terrell club was entertained Monday night by Mrs. Pearl Thompson at her home, Twenty- Wishes to announce that until he can close out his practice in Buxton, he will be iu Des Moines with Dr A. J. Booker, 907 Walnut St. Thnrsday, Friday and Saturday of Each Week. Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6 72 Residence 385 6th Ave By Ada F. Hyde ninth and Forest drive. At this time the newly elected officers were installed. Mrs. Maceo Finkard of New York City and Attorney and Mrs. S. Joe Brown were visitors. The next meeting will be held Monday, Jan. 19 with Miss Margaret Roberts. Instead of the regular program an old fashioned spelling bee will be held. Mrs. Espositoil Breakfast club met with Mrs. Miller, 2017 McCormick street. The delicious breakfast club was served wa. worthy of commend. nolds entertained the De Moines Pride Juveniles No. 218 at a New Year's party Thursday afternoon at the home of the former. An enjoyable time was had with games and music. Refreshments were served in abundance. The Community Service clubs will end their victory membership drive on Friday, Jan. 30. Cash prizes will be awarded for each new member enrolled. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club, met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. Billey cells, 2835 Corning street. Mrs. S. Billey was present and addressed the club. The Tuesday, Jan. 20 with Mrs. Helena Wilkerson 947 Fourth street place. The DuBois Parent-Teachers association will hold a meeting at Franklin school Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 3 p.m. All mother are urged to attend. The Harriet Beecher Stowe club met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. H. H Graves, Dr. R. H Lowry, Mr. and Mrs. H. Attaway, G. C. Bainlaw, lawyer for Brownie Brownman were present. A further report of the meeting will be given next week. The Callahan Industrial club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Thornton Adams. Very interesting papers were read by Mrs. Gross and . Mrs Adams. The hostess served a delicious four-course dinner. Mrs. Fowler was a club visitor. The next meeting will be held Jan. 21 at 2:30 p.m. West, 1212 Center street. All members are urged to be present as election of officers will be held. Mrs. W. L. Jones entertained at the community center, Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 13. Eight tables were surrounded for progressive whist. Mrs. J. H. Wools received the first prize for highest score, Mrs. V. L. Jones received the second prize and Mrs. Lillian Sims the booby prize. At the close of the afternoon dainty refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by a number of young misses. Mrs. Maceo Pinkard of New York City was an out of town guest. Mrs. W. L. Jones attended at a four-course dinner Thursday, Jan. 8 at their home, 82th Thirtree street in honor of their sister, Mrs. Gertkleur Harris and little daughter, Henrietta, of Bichondron, Ind. Covers were laid for fourteen. Among the out of town guests were Mrs. B. Hardin and Miss Elda Lee of Waterloo, Iowa. Mrs. John Coleman, 1300 Twentieth street; Mrs. Archie McGhee, 1320 Laurel street; Mrs. Morris, mother of Attorney J. B. Morris, 1064 Fourthteen street; Mrs. Willie Smith, 778 Tenth street; Mrs. Pansy Phels, 1028 Twelfth street; Mrs. Harrison Gould, 955 Sixteenth street; Mr. William Dozier, 1329 Croker street; Mrs. Al Cage, 1020 Chestnut street; Mrs. Crosby, 1121 First street; Mrs. Humburd, 2625 Chester street; Mrs. John Mills, 1224 East Sixteenth street; Mrs. Wesley Branch, 1012 Mulberry street; Mrs. C. Nesbit, 1027 Eleventh street who has been ill is improving; Mrs. Lizzie Glass is much improved as well as Mr. George Jett; Mrs. Anna Avery, 141 Tenth street; Mrs. John Rhodes, Mr. Arthur Wilson, Mrs. Grace McCraven, Mrs. John Ford and Mrs. Hayes 850 Eleventh street. NOTICE. Don't forget the community concert under the supervision of Miss Ethel Bruner Feb. 1 at Union Congregational church. The executive trustees committee of the Union Congregational church met in its regular session, Jan. 14 at 8 p. m. TO THE SUNDAY SCHOOLS OF THE DES MOINES DISTRICT Dear ones in Christ: As you know, the Christian churches have been called upon to hold ten days of prayer, which call I consider a blessing to humanity. Now while everyone is praying; let each superintendent of the different offices of the officers of his or her school into some quiet place and there on bended knees let your hearts reach the throne of grace. Dear ones: Ask God for what you need; if you need a better life, ask him to change the old life and make you a better man or a better woman. If you need a greater school, ask him for knowledge and wisdom, knowledge in the young, wisdom in the old, and wisdom will help. But above all things strive to be humble and the Lord will lift you up. The Corinthian Baptist church was up to the average last Sunday. Two large congregations were there for the two regular services. The pastor delivered a strong sermon in the morning using as a text, "They Came to Him from Every Quarter." It was full of thought and to the point. Mr. H. R. was right there with the music. At the evening hour Prof. C. W. Rogers, field secretary of the western Baptist convention stroke on the "Power of Knowledge." It was rich and thoughtful. Mr. J. S. Beverly gladdened the hearts of those present with a solo. A large crowd witnessed a double baptizing Sunday afternoon by the Ma- The Bystander Yours in the Lord, Mrs. J. L, Edwards, District superintendent. COLDS breed and Spread INFLUENZA KILL THE COLD AT ONCE WITH HILL'S CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years —helps to maintain a warm opiate—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Measures 1 of 1 of the genuine box to see a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Dress Stores ple street and Shiloh Baptist churches, at was a beautiful scene to see two postors in the pool together in the touthern Baptistry The installation of officers on last Thursday night was a very unique affair Dr. W. H. Lowry was the principle speaker, the pastor Rev. G. W. Robinson then installed the officers in the proper ceremony. After which the Corinthian social club under Mrs. I. A. Shelton, president and Mrs. Woods, chairman of refreshment committee served a nice luncheon. Rev. G. W. Robinson was unable to attend the interchurch conference in Atlantic City, N. J., last week. His experiences was all arranged for but work at home prevented him from going. Rev. G. W. Robinson is much in demand now for service. He is to deliver the recognition sermon and install Rev. J. Myers at the community Jan. 24. He also is the principal at the community service Y. M. C. A. in that town the same day. He has an invitation to install Rev. W. W. Ewing in Waterloo in March. The revival meeting will start at Corinthian Baptist, Feb. 8. Rev. J. Douglas Herbern of Baltimore, Md., will conduct the meeting. (Rev. H. C. Claybrook, pastor.) The pastor preached Sunday morning. The Sunday school was pleased to have Mrs. J. L. Edwards, the district superintendent present. The Christian endeavor was well attended and the topic well discussed. At 80's, the students were serving the service flag at Bethel was demobilized and quite a few of the returned heroes gave interesting talks. The principal speakers were Lieut. Harry Wilson, Charles Steward, Jr., and Edward Davis. The whole program was impressive and closed with an address by Dr. Booker. Mr. Frank Kaiser and Miss Hattie Kincannon were married on the sixth of this month, Rev. H. C. Claybrook officiated. Purity club with Mr. John Holt. All enjoyed a pleasant evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kaiser entertained the Bethel home of Mrs. Bush. A lovely time was had. The pastor urges the members to attend Wednesday night prayer service. For if a church is kept spiritually alive it will be through prayer. Mrs. Ella Douglas has recovered. The Constellation club will give a social at the church on Thursday night next. Ladies are requested to bring company. Church conference Monday night. Sunday evening at 6:30 Prof. C. Robinson Secretary, Cracker street branch Y. M. C. A. will lecture at Bethel. We hope every young man and woman in the community will be present for we know there is a treat in store for all of his hearers. ST. PAUL NOTES. The services were well attended on last Sunday. Mrs. Dickerson of Clarinda, Iowa, united with the church. A large number of members and friends are kept at home on account of illness. The great financial drive for rthe first payment on the principle of the mortgage debt, was launched Sunday. One hundred leaders were appointed and varying leaders were selected. Who were selected are well tried and true followers and will bring results. The week of prayer opened Wednesday night. Let the membership crowd the praveremect room. Rev. T. B. Stovall presiding elder of the Des Moines district spent the week in the city with his family. The sick: Sisters Lizzie Glass, Dora McGuire, Maria Nesbitt, L. Humburd, Ruth Birt and Brother Harry Walden. The Junior C. E.'s held their monthly executive board meeting with the president, Dorothy Owsley, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Andrew Morris, president of the C. E.'s is at her post of duty after a long illness. The Mite Missionary society will give a bazaar in the near future. Watch for the date. The Sunday school teachers presented the retiring superintendent, C. B. Woods a leather bound book in memory of his faithful service as superintendent of St. Paul Sunday school. Brother J. L. Edwards will take charge of the Sunday school on next Sunday. He comes into the office with membership and best wishes of the large membership. Rev. Birt takes this opportunity of thanking the members and friends for the flowers and fruit send to Ruth during her recent illness. The pastor. Rev. S. L. 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ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and Polk county, March term, A. D. 1920. Defendant: You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is now filed in the office of the clerk of the District court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of desertion and adultery. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the March term of said court, please submit Des Moine court, Polk county, Iowa, on the First day of March, 1920, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. S. JOE BROWN, Attorney for Plaintiff. Dealers in REAL ESTATE We have a large number of places for sale and houses to rent. Phone W. 6254 January Sale of underwear an important feature in the Underwear for men, women, and children at savings that make it worth while to buy now and save the merchandise for next Winter. Specially purchased merchandise, broken lines, odd lots, etc., are included in the exceptional selling. We suggest that you buy by comparison. Koekuk, Iowa Phone Bed 810 An Agency for the MORAL PROTECTION, GUIDANCE AND TRAINING of Lone Colored Women and Girls coming as strangers 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 afteracons daily. For all Christian workers. When in Koekuk comp to the mission. This means you. MISS SIDNEY J. DAVIS, Supt. 44v. IOWA NEWS Watch meeting was held at both of the colored churches Wednesday. At the A. M. E. church the audience went down in prayer a few minutes before 12 and prayed the old year ont and the new one in. A sermon was also enjoyed by the congregation. Rev. H. C. Boyd preached from Psalms 9:17. The subject was God's judgment upon the unrighteous. Mrs. Maud Martin of Chicago is visiting her mother, Mrs. Susie Haasman, 324 Cottage street. Rev. S. C. Crutcher, world wide evangelist, is spending a few days in our city visiting in the home of Rev. H. C. Boyd. Rev. J. H. Ferribee, former presiding older of the Des Moines district and at present pastor at Bethel A. M. E. church, Cedar Rapids, is visiting in our city. Mrs. Sarah Cooper on Ash street, Mr. Henry Hart on Mahile street are very sick. Miss Bernadine Saunders on Mobile and Mrs. Adams on Halsted street, also Master Samuel Murphy on Merriman street are convalescing. her trip two weeks ago. her trip this week. The services were splendid in both churches on the Sabbath. The new trustees of the A. M. E. church for the ensuing year were elected and installed. They are: Frank Bright, S. T. Vaughn, D. O. Hood, Harug Fullowe, Edward Saunders, S. C. Steevers and George E. Smith. ALBIA.NEWS. On Sunday, Jan. 4 Miss Gladys Brown entertained a number of her little friends to a party. It was her birthday so each little youngster remembered her with a token. Mr. S. E. Franklin and Mr. Ed Butler attended the Smart Set in Ottwawa on Saturday evening. Mr. George Hollingsworth is on the sick list. A number of the Albia young people were on a bob sleigh party in Hocking at the home of Miss Alberta Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Grayson have a sick baby at their home while the whole family are on the hoops. Mrs. M. F. Ward and little Mary Venea are still very ill. A merry party gathered at the home of Mrs. Zoe Bowman one night of this week for the evening. A few strangers in Albia. OTTUMWA ITEMS. (Special to Bristol) Sunday, Jan. 4 will be long remembered by the members and friends of Mt. Zion A. M. E. church. This was our first quarterly meeting of the year. Our new presiding elder, Rev. T. B. Stovall looked into the faces of an appreciative audience all day. At 11 o'clock we had love feast and general class, 3 p. m. The presiding elder preached a soul-stirring sermon and administered the Lord's supper. At 8 p. m. his lecture was a treat. The following named persons gave one dollar each that their names might be placed on the honor roll: Rev. Edwards, Robert Harris, Henrietta Home Columbus Gooch, Byron Williams, Mary Williams, J. H. Weeks, Mary Wilson, Minnie Bibb, Lulu Fox, Susan Harris, Mary Robinson, Rebecca Campbell, R. W. Davis, Clvde Robinson, Lawrence Taylor, Lorenzo S. Vincent, Ella Greaves. Collection for the day amounted to $58. Quarterly conference was held Wednesday evening. Reports were up to the standard. Ottumta is leaving the second class and taking her right place as a first class charge. OSKALOOSA ITEMS (Mrs. Cora Moore) Sunday was quarterly meeting at Westley chapel church in the absence of Rev. W. L. Lee, presiding elder of the Kansas City district, Rev. L. M. Gregory of the Central M. E. church conducted the services in the afternoon. The auditorium was well filled and more than usual partook of the Lord's sunner. The newly elected officers of the Second Baptist church are Mrs. R. P. Palmer, superintendent; Miss Tresola Taylor, assistant superintendent; Miss Juanita Taylor, secretary; Mrs. Fannie Smith, treasurer; Brother Matthew Kel- When in Sioux City A Good Place to stop is F. B. Brown First Class Hotel 711 W. SEVENTH ST. Sioux City, Ia. WHEN YOU SUFFER FROM RHEUMATISM WHEN YOU SUFFER FROM RHEUMATISM Almost any man will tell you that Sloan's Liniment means relief For practically every man has used it who has suffered from rheumatic aches, soreness of muscles, stiffness of joints, the results of weather exposure. Women, too, by the hundreds of thousands, use it for relieving neuritis, lame backs, neuralgia, sick headache. Clean, refreshing, soothing, economical, quickly effective. Say "Sloan's Liniment" to your druggist. Get it today. $5c, 70c. $1.40 Sloan's Liniment Keep it handy ly, first teacher; Mrs. Mable Crowden, second teacher and organist; Miss Tresola Taylor, third teacher; Master Kenneth Palmer, librarian. William Crump of Davenport arrived Monday night and is visiting in the Burquett home. Will says he will be here several days attending to business. He reports Mrs. Crump's health fine. Mrs. Charles Edam will serve lunchcon Friday night in her beautiful home in the interest of the Second Baptist church. Born, Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown, a son, and died Monday. The little body was taken Tuesday to Keokuk for burial. This is indeed sad. Mr. and Mrs. Brown have the sympathy of the entire community. Mrs. Brown is very weak at this writing. If you have news for the Bystander phone Black 725. Tuesday night, Jan 13, Esther chapter met in its first regular session of the new year with the newly elected matron, Lister Mable Crowder presiding. The meeting was well attended. KAPPA ALPHA PSI Iowa City, Iowa, Jan. 13—The Kappa Alpha Psi follows and pledges have now resumed their former tasks, which for eighteen days were left undone, but patiently awaited their return. The sad news was brought back to the chapter that the grim monster, death, had pitched battle against one of our beloved members of the last two years, Mr. Roby L. Crawford, and that the monster was the victor. We were all grieved very much to hear of the death of Brother Crawford. As a means of showing our attitude toward and our respect for Brother Crawford, the fraternity in conjunction with the Du Bois Literary society gave a program at the home of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority on Sunday, Jan. 11. The fraternity used to symbolize Brother Crowford's body a wreath that was marked with much beauty which Underwear for chandise for ne tional selling. BANANA Great quantities —excellent assortments; remarkable values brought back to everyone vivid thoughts of the noble deeds that make up his life The program as rendered; all of the fraternity members sat in one room. Mr. T. S. Boone as master of ceremonie announced the program: Music (dirge), Miss Mildred Griffin; scripture lesson, Mr. J. L. Coleman; resolution, Mr. A. W. Martin; Song "Asleep in Jesus;" Mr. R. L. Crawford as a fraternity member, Mr. H. H. London; Mr. R. L. Crawford as a friend to the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Miss Golda Crutcher; solo, "Face to Face" Miss Viola Harper; Mr. R. L. Crowford as a dental student, Mr. J. K. Titus; Mr. R. L. Crawford, an athlete, Mr. Fred Slater; sglo, "Bequiem," Mr. W. M. Allen; Mr. R. L. Crawford, from the south to the north, Mr. W. E. Taylor; Mr. R. L. Crawford as an Iowa citizen, Miss Maymie Diggs; Mr. R. L. Crawford as a true American, Mr. C. Scott; song "Shall We Meet Beyong the River!" Mr. Crawford was loved by all, we with sorrowful hearts mourn his departure from this life. This week is probation week and the freshmen are being well tried in their many lines, it is the home of the fraternity that they will be found not wanting. Brother H. Beshears of Cedar Rapids spent the week end in our city and also was present at the meeting held for Brother Crawford. Rose of Sharon court No. 5 at Ottumwa, Iowa, on Jan. 5, held a splendid meeting at the K. of P. hall on Main street. After finishing up the business of the past year, Mrs. Ella Bohannan was presented with a beautiful cut glass ice tea set as an appreciation of her work in the lodge and holding the office of R. of D. for five successful years. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted in the following Mary Pratt, W. C.; Mattie Green, W. Inx.; Virgil Bradshaw, W. In.; Ella Greaver, W. Or.; Fannie Allen, W. R. of den.; Ella Bohannan, R. of O.; Fannie Cropn, R. of Ace; Daisy Cason W. S. D.; Anna Adams, W. J. D.; Anna S. D.; Anna Adams, W. J. D.; Anna Fields, W. Con.; Hanna Edward, W. as Con.; Alberta Graham, W. H.; John Bradshaw, W. Pro. SPECIAL NOTICE TQ Dear Brethren: Because of the coal strike we were unable to carry out the resolution that passed in the association in Minneapolis last year which called for a collection to be taken in every church for four of our churches that are in a needful condition. They are Ottumwa, Council Bluffs, Mystic and Mason City. The offering is to be taken on the second Sunday in February and sent to me at once for notation and distribution by order of the executive board. Yours truly, G. W. W. Robinson, Corresponding secretary, 1009 West Twelfth St. Des Moines. Harris- January Sale n important DOWNSTA for men, women, and children at savings th ext Winter. Specially purchased mercha We suggest that you buy by comparison 1/2 Patronize our is-En ale of ant fe STAIR savings that make i d merchandise, broker comparison. Harris-Emery's Men's Winter underwear and boys'union suits at --- Samples, broken lines, and some slightly soiled garments; sizes for men, 36 to 42; for boys, 12 to 16 years; all at exactly half price. underwear 2.15 Heavy weight cotton union sults; closed crotch; sizes 36 to 46; first quality; $3.00 grade. underwear 1.50 Wool plated union suits; gray only; medium weight; sizes 2 to 16 years; first quality; special. suits at 95c $1.25 and $1.50 values; fleece lined; jaeger color; first qual- ity; sizes 2 to 16 years. OTTUMWA ITEMS. underwear 1.79 Medium heavy cotton union suits; closed croch; ecru color; sizes 36 to 46; $2.50 value. underwear 1.79 Wool mixed union suits; gray; medium weight; sizes 40, 42 and 44 only; first quality; $2.50 value. Men's $3.00 underwear 2.29 Wool mixed union suits; gray; medium heavy weight; closed crotch; sizes 34 to 46; first quality. ``` They Are Your Neighbors STATE OF NEW YORK CITY OF NEW YORK Women's cotton lisle union suits special at 1.35 Low neck, sleeveless, ankle length or knee length; medium weight; sizes 4 to 9 in the lot; imperfects of $2.00 and $2.50 lines. Advertise These folks are your neighbors. They work for the telephone company. They are regular people, just like you, your friends and your family. They eat food, wear clothes, live in houses, talk, laugh, sing, cry, get peevish (and get over it), enjoy the movies and homemade pies, just as you. These folks are trying hard to give you the best telephone service in the world. They take pride in their work and in their company; but, sometimes, when they hear you complaining about paying a few dollars a year for telephone service, they become worried and wonder how they are going to make ends meet—for they know their wages depend on what you pay for your telephone. Occasionally people forget that the telephone company is made up of folks just like themselves. The more loyal support you give the telephone the better service it can give you. Women's union suits 1.49 Pink lisle union suits; low neck; ankle length; slightly imperfect garments from $2.50 lines. Underwear at half price Women's and children's underwear; broken lines; union suits and two-piece suits; some slightly soiled. suits 79c $1.00 and $1.25 values; white cotton; medium weight; long sleeves; ankle length; drop seat; all sizes. 77 THE FASHION WEEKLY