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THE BYSTANDER Bar Association Continues Fight Boost Pay and read The Bystander XXVI No. 32 Bar Association Co Again T. DRINGTON CASE TO BE TAKEN TO SUPREME COURT Bar Association Continues to Fight Colored Lawyer. FIRST TO GO OVER HEAD OF COMMITTEE Evansville, Ind.: The question of the legal right of Ernest G. Tidrington to practice law at the bar of Vanderburgh county be put up to the Supreme county of the state. The matter of his admission by jury trial was discussed and it was decided to appeal from the Circuit court to the highest court in the state. As a matter of policy, the Vanderburgh county bar believes that it should have the right to examine applicants for membership, and it has since its organization been charged with that duty. No applicant for practice at the bar has ever attempted to go over the head of the examining committee appoints a judge. For members of the admission committee decided after examination of Tidrington that he was not a capable man to enter the practice of the law, Des Moines Branch N.A. A.C.P. Holds Lincoln-- Douglass Celebration The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Des Moines, branch, will hold a Lincoln-Douglass birthday anniversary celebration at Union Congregational church Thursday evening, Feb. 12. The following program will be rendered: Song, "America," led by Mr. Geo. H. Mason. Invocation, Rev. H. E. King, Congregational church Solo..... Mrs. Coleen Alexander-Jones Address, "Lincoln," Dr. Howland Han- pster, pastor of First Baptist church. Song, selected, Mixed quartet, led by Miss Ethel Bowmer. Address..... "Douglass" Prof. E. C. Robinson, secretary Y. M. C. A. Violin solo..... Natalie Franklin Benediction, Rev. E. S. Hardge, Kylas A. M. E. Zion church. In the educational campaign which the association is managing, Dr. C. E. Medbury, pastor of University Church of Christ, lectured to a special assembly by High School Governor Goo- Clark at West High Sunday night; Hon. A. J. Small, state law librarian will speak at Asbury law library. The next Sunday Rev. T. L. Griffith will speak at the University Church of Christ and the next two Sundays will be the two big final days of the campaign. Program of the Clarence Cameron White Recital Feb. 6, 1920. 1—Sonate ..... Gade 2—Fantasie Appassionate ... ... Vieuxtemps 3—(a) Viennese Song ..... Kreisler (b) Spanish Serenade ..... Kreisler (c) Scherzo ..... Van Goens 4—Valse, C Major Schiitt Aufschung ... Schumann 5—Legende ..... Bohm 6—(a) Chant (b) Slave Song (c) Negro Dance ... Clarence Cameron White Omaha Rioters Found Guilty of Conspiracy to Murder A Novak was found guilty of conspiracy to murder in District court last Thursday in connection with the lynching of Will Brown. This is the first conviction on this charge. Are you holding $1000? will apply as FIRST PAYMENT on Six Room Strictly Modern Stucco Bungalow Garage on W. 17th St. East front lot. Paved Street Price $3700, or Fine 6 Room House on E. Walker St. Lot 50x150. Fruit and fine shade, Asphalt pavement, close to schools. Other bargains in any part of city. SEE OR CALL ME. E. Tracy Blagburn Real Estate Agency Phone Drake 774 1827 Jefferson Ave. and when Tidrington tried to go over the heads of the examination committee, the bar association decided to fight for what it conceived to its rights and selected two of its members to defend them. This was done, as was stated, in the report of Attorneys Welman and Craig of the plaintiff's counsel. It was reported that one of the lawyers spoke to him regarding the verdict brought in, and the juryman said that the jury was under the belief that none of the acts said to have been committed by Tidrington were permitted to be considered, and that they merely brought in a verdict in accordance with the instructions of the court. The meeting was largely attended by members of the bar and there was nothing in the consideration that might be construed as a political effect because Tidrington was a practicing judge in the law was merely a meeting of members of the association, it was declared, to keep the standard of the bar as high as the efforts of the association could through proper legal channels. Lincoln League Calls Meeting of Race Leaders in Chicago, February 11th and 12th. A Notable Gathering to Discuss Race Program for Reconstruction—Missouri to be Ably Represented. Col. Roscoe C. Simmons to Preside. Chicago, Ill.—The political eyes of the race are turned to this city since the issuance of the official call for the meeting of the Lincoln League of America at South Park church, Feb. 11-12. This meeting of the league is to be the labor and political convention and the following subjects will be considered: “1 Political parties and colored Americans. “2 The government and the colored American leader. “3 Do we favor cutting down the representation of the disfranchising states? If so, when? If not, why not? “4 The American Federation of Labor and the colored worker. “5 Can the colored railroad worker hold what he has when the railroads are returned to private ownership? If not, then what about that fact? “6 How can we best get the news to the American people that the Jim Crow car is eating away the heart of the American nation? “7 He is lobbying to be standard of law and order in the United States? If not, who will stop it; how and when? The convention will be composed of the officers of the league, the executive committee and state presidents, and two members from each congressional district with eight delegates from each state-at-large. The Chicago headquarters, 3333 State street, announces that among the many notables in attendance, will be W. H. Lewis, Boston; J. W. Johnson, New York; Frank R. Steward, Pittsburgh; William McDonald and Jas. B. Gribisby, Texas; Henry L. Johnson, Atlanta; J. H. Watson, Albany; Perry W. Howard, Miss.; James Cobb, Washington, D. C.; J. B. Bass, Los Angeles; W. C. Hueston, C. H. Phillips and Homer Phillips, Missouri; S. A. Jones, Ark.; Tho. W. Fleming, O.; W. L. Cohen, Albert Workman and T. P.oodland, Louisiana. Robert Chairman of the executive committee, states that the women of the race will be largely represented, for the race will be largely represented, for the first time in a meeting of this kind. It is reported that Mayor Thompson and Governor Lowden will deliver addresses to the league and on Wednesday evening, Lincoln's birthday, Col Roscoe Simmons, president of the league will deliver his annual message. Following Colonel Simmons, the foremost representative of the greatest agency for law and order, in America, will be introduced and the race will be given a message it has eagerly been awaiting. Standard Life Holds Annual Stockhold- Secretary-Treasurer Face Resigns Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 30.—The annual meeting of the stockholders of Standard Life Insurance company, old line legal reserve company, was held here today. Reports were made by the President, H. E. Perry and the Secretary-Treasurer, Harry H. Pace. The reports showed the company had increased its assets over two hundred thousand dollars, and closed the year with nearly fourteen million dollars insurance in force. There are 418 agents and 50 clerks employed. The company operates in twelve states. Among the outstanding features of the meeting was the report made by Secretary-Treasurer Pace who voluntarily severed his official connection with the company to become president of Pace and Mary C. Clark, Inc., of New York City. His report was a masterly effort. He told of the early struggles of the company and how it had grown from the humble beginning six and a half years ago, when he came to it. His language and manner of delivery were eloquent and so touching that strong men actually wept. When he finished speaking there was THE MUSICIAN Clarence Cameron White in Recital All loyal citizens of Des Moines should not fail to hear Clarence Cameron White, Noted Violinist, who will appear in recital Feb. 6th, 1920, at St. Paul's A. M. E. Church, 12th and Crocker Streets. You not only hear one of our most noted artist, but you help a worthy cause as the proceeds will go for the Y. M. C. A. (Colored Branch). Welfare Workers At a meeting held Monday afternoon in the offices of Attorney S. Joe Brown, plans were mads for the public welfare drive, Feb. 2 to 9. Mrs. Ralph Orwig, captain of the fourth ward, has appointed Mrs. S. Joe Brown, lieutenant for the fifth precinct of the fourth ward, Mrs. Brown has chosen the following women to act as her block sergeants: Mrs. Harry Shaw, Mrs. L. J. Shelton, Mrs. Mattie Brooks Mrs. L. Bates, Mrs. Jessie E. McClain, Mrs. J. H. Woods, Mrs. Frank Fowler, Mrs. Susie Hart, Miss Gertrude Hyde and Miss Lulu Jackson. The district in which these women will work is from Indiana avenue to Ascension St. and from Sixth avenue to First street. Negro Picture Company Organized (Associated Negro (Press.) Association, Inc. (185-7) Washington, D. C. I. I. Williams Clifford, Nathan Goodloe and Charles Thompson, the popular local young men who are contemplating the launching of a gigantic motion picture corporation to be known as the Roosevelt Pictures corporation have returned from a very important visit to New York where they were in frequent conference with leading Broadway motion picture magnates and scenario writers, including the famous David Ward Griffith. not a dry eye in the room. After his report a committee from the stockholders and one from the directors waited on him urging him to withdraw his resignation, but they were unsuccessful. A tempting offer of salary was made, but it is understood that the Pace and Handy Music company's offer was so liberal that he could not decline it. Both bodies adopted resolutions of regret which were ordered spread on the minutes. The directors at their meeting presented him with a handsome traveling bag. A dividend of $3.00 per share was declared. Two of the former directors were not candidates for reelection. No successor has yet been named for Mr. Pace, and the board will doublest experience some difficulty in filling the position. Mr. Pace will also assume active supervision of the organization of the new $200,000.00 insurance company, the Supreme Life and Casualty, now rapidly and successfully undergoing promotion throughout the country. The insurance world therefore will not lose entirely the personality of Mr. Pace. KANSAS GOVERNOR ASKED NOT TO EXTRADITE NEGEO The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 70 Fifth avenue, New York, today announced that it has tehagled Governor Allen of Kansas requesting that he postpone extradition from Kansas A. B. Noted Composer Visits Our City. Noted Composer Visits Our City. Mr. Macoe Pinkard, one of the country's most brilliant composers, spent several days in our city last week. Mr. Pinkard has very successful both as a writer of popular songs and as a business man, being associated with Shapiro and Bernstein, publishers, one of the largest concerns on Broadway. Mr. Pinkard collects large royalties not only from sheet music but from photograph and player records. His compositions have all been big hits, "Mammy O'Mine," being one of the greatest hits of last season. Other pieces coming from the pen of this clever composer are "Wonderful Pal," "Just Leave It to Me," "The Drafting Blues," "Dixie is Dixie One More," "The Dixie Bass Bay's Ball," and who will love you while I'm gone! Mr. Pinkard's wife was formerly Miss Edna Alexander of this city and is also an accomplished musician. of Robert Hill, alleged leader of Negroes in the Arkansas of Robert Hill, alleged leader of Negroes in the Arkansas race riots. "Hill cannot receive a fair trial in Arkansas," says the statement. "Juries from which colored men were excluded sentenced five colored men to death in a trial lasting only 45 minutes. Witnesses were not put on the stand in their behalf. Governor Call of Massachusetts in 1918 denied extradition of John Johnson, Negro, to West Virginia on similar grounds. "The association announces that it has taken steps to employ counsel to oppose extradition of Hill to Arkansas." NEGROES APPEAL Transcript Filed in Cases of Twelve Rioters Convicted of Murder. Transcripts of appeal in the cases of the twelve Negroes convicted in the Phillips county Circuit Court recently Tanner Exhibit at City Library Tanner Exhibit at City Library Among the paintings on exhibit at the gallery of the city library by the fine arts association of Des Moines, of which Mr. J. S. Carpenter is president, are seven canvases by our own Negro artist, the famous Henry O. Tanner. Mr. Tanner who is now Paris, loaned these pictures, which have been in storage in New York, to Mr. Carpenter who is an ardent admirer of Tanner and who owns several of his canvases. Mr. Tanner is the son of Bishop Tanner of the African Methodist Episcopal church, and is a Pittsburgh man. His religious paintings are internationally known and one, "Christ in the House of Lazarus," hangs in the Champs- Negro Inaugurated President of Republic Charles D. B. King was inaugurated as president of Liberia and Samuel A. Ros as vice president of Liberia at Monrovia at noon Jan. 5, the department of state was advised. In connection with the inaugural ceremony the British government sent the cruiser Thistle to Liberia and the French government sent abroad its own warship Blaise Dagne, deputy of senegal at Paris, as special representative of France. on a charge of first degree murder, growing out of the insurrection in that country, and sentenced to be electrocuted, were filed in the Supreme court yesterday. The filing of the appeals acts as a stay of execution of the judgment in each case until it is finally disposed of. There were six transcripts filed, one containing the appeals of the five Negroes tried at one time. Each of two other transcripts filed was for two of the defendants, the other three being for one defendant. Five of the Negroes were to have been electrocuted Jan. 27, and the date for the execution of the seven others was fixed for Feb. 2. Governor Brough recently granted stays of execution for thirty days to each defendant to enable them to prepare their appeals to the higher court. As soon as the cases are submitted to the court it is expected that a date for the hearing on oral argument will be announced. Should the Supreme court affirm the decisions of the former Governor Brough be required to fix the date of their execution, unless he should commute their sentences to terms in the penitentiary. Arkansas Gazette, Jan. 10, 1920. The religious training institute reached its climax last Monday night when Dr. Howland Hanson of the First Baptist church electrified his entire audience for forty minutes on the subject, "The Sunday School and the Pupil." The week of the Sunday school was given a new place and a zeal to carry out the plan of God in the life of the child; he was a model of the school him. Two of his main points were as follows: To teach the Sunday school pupil that back of all of the achievements of man, and in spite of what he may accomplish there is that one omnipotent source, God. To teach the child that there is a normal and easy time for accepting God. Dr. Birt could not be present but Dr. L. L. Griffith took his place and gave a splendid brief on "Old Testament Characters." Miss Virginia Robinson of the Tenth Street, W. C. A. center will give the opening lecture on the "Girl Problem" next Monday evening. Dr. S. Bates will follow on "The Influence of Character." West High gymnasium will be open Friday, Jan. 30 for all boys and men of the city who sign up with Secretary Robinson at 782 Ninth street. Basket ball, volley ball, wrestling and boxing will be supervised by our athletic committee for this task, it is as follows: Mr. A. A. Alexander, chairman; Mr. Howard Drew, Mr. Charles P. Howard, Mr. Patterson and Mr. Curtis Morton. Feb. 16-22 is "Father and Son Week" for every boy and his dad. The feature of the entitlement book is "when dad and you together at the father and banquet." Not a boy will be left out. Fathers who have no sons will accompany sons who have no fathers. Send in your name to the secretary at 782 Ninth street or phone W. 1296 and we will arrange for your boy. Social committee with Mr. Elbert Hall as chairman will handle this affair. The committee of management met last Saturday evening at the Crocker street Y. A very profitable meeting was held. General Secretary P. Merle Scott met with the committee. SETTLE ESTATE OF OIL BROKER Wishes of Millionaire Who Remembered Employer Carried Out by Court. (By Century News Service.) iPittsburgh, Pa., Jan. 29—A sensation was caused in local courts here when Marshall & Marshall, attorneys for the Denistion relations, asked a postponement of the Denistion-Brooks estate case, and announced they would seek a settlement in the suit of court. The amount involved in the suit is $75,000, that sum being left to Mrs. Cora Nelson Brooks bq Wm. A. Denistion (white), a Pittsburgh millionaire, retired oil broker and member of the Chicago stock exchange, who died in December, 1918. Gets Liberty Bonds. About two days before Denistion ex- The Best fivertising medi- n to rech colored ple in the west Elysées salon in Paris. The art critics of Paris count him Rembrandttesque in the way he uses light and shadow, concentrating the light upon the figure or object that is the particular point of interest in the picture. Of the canvasses on exhibit at the library two are of religious subjects, "The Holy Women" and "Mary." Of the others two scenes are in Tangiers "A Street" and "The Castle." "Evening" is an impressionistic study in wonderful blues; "Morocco" and "Winter in Normandy" complete the varied groups. No one should fail to see this wonderful exhibit. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Buxton, Ia., Installs New Pastor Installation Services of the Rev. Jas. A. Myers, Pastor of Mt. Zion Bap. tist Church, Burxon, Iowa. Every night last week the Mt. Zion Baptist church was in the midst of one of the most enjoyable affairs ever occurred in Buxton. It was the installation services of our pastor, Rev. Jas. A. Myers of Charles, S. C. The climax was reached Sunday. Rev. G. W. Robinson, pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church, Des Moines Iowa, arrived in the city Saturday and took charge of the services. Rev. J. A. Myers preached a soul-stirring sermon in the morning and everyone was moved by the Holy Spirit. At 3 p.m. Rev. G. W. Robinson delivered the installation sermon and he preached one of the greatest sermons ever listened to in Burxon. Also preached again at night. Offering was between $175 and $200. Rev. Myers left Monday for a visit to South Carolina. The little grey house on Tenth street with the Blue Triangle sign marking the home of Y. W. C. A. activities among the girls and women of Des Moines, is gradually forming the acquaintance of the women and girls of the community. On Friday night of last week twenty-five high school girls and boys had their first stunt party which was greatly enjoyed by all. Sunday from 4:30 to 6:30 p. m., social hour was held with members and friends growing in for a social chat and bringing their friends to see the blue triangle mansion. On Tuesday the sunset corps of the girl reserves will meet, Mrs. Linford Willis, advisor. Friday after school the Hi Y girls of which Mrs. W. H. McCree is advisor, met at the Y center. Thursday after school, Mrs. D. E. Henderson met with the Juvenile Art club, Friday at 4:30, Mrs. Daniels met with a new group. Every Saturday at 4 p. m. the Wide Awake girls meet with Miss Helen Hudson. A big party for Girl Reserves Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5. All girls from 10 to 15 are invited. Bring an anthem with you. The membership committee met Monday. The membership is growing. We are now lining up forces for the campaign to be launched Feb. 16. pired he called in a justice of the peace, his lawyer and one witness, and executed a transfer of $70,000 in bonds and securities to Mrs. Cora Nelson Brooks, who was adopted in the Denation home by the deceased. He was a devoted friend, he felt everlastingly grateful for faithful services rendered him during his serious illness. Makes Woman Gift. Denistion also gave Mrs. Brooks a large sum of money in bills before his death, and when relatives of the deceased learned this they sought the advice of attorneys to regain possession of the money. It developed that Denistion made that real estate division, a real estate was announced, giving Mrs. Brooks one-third and cutting his sister and niece off with $1 each. Competency Questioned The question involved in the case was the competency of the deceased broker to transact business at the time he executed the transfer of the Liberty bonds and made the verbal gift of cash and jewelry to Mrs. Brooks who was not of his race nor his relative. The Y. W. C. A. rooms are open afternoons and evenings for the use of clubs. There is a well fitted kitchenet from which they can serve lunch. Please notify the secretary, Miss Robinson a few days in advance so arrangements can be made. Mrs. S. L. Birt is organizing a girls and women's praying band in connection with the Y. W. C. A. The first meeting will be Thursday afternoon, Feb. 5. In the coming Y. W. C. A. campaign a great work is to be done. No matter how much we can accomplish personally, we can accomplish so much more through prayer. Let us make it a powerful season. B. TRACY BLAGBURN Notary Public REAL ESTATE AGENT Wacant Lots and Improved Property 857 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake 774 Des Moines, Iowa dv. JAMES B. MORRIS Attorney at Law and Notary Public Extracts Examined, Real Estate for Sale. 7 Walnut. Phone W. 6135 CUT RATE DRUG CO. Willis Wolfe, Ph. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City Center St. Des Moines, Iowa Booms to Rend by Day or Week. Phone Walnut 5779. HUSTLERS HOTEL AND CAFE Meals at all hours H. D. Williams, Prop. Corner W. 2nd & Chestnut Sts. Cock N. Interurban Station, Des Moines, Iowa. JOHNSON'S CAFE Meals at All Hours Popular Prices Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Prop. Grand Ave. Phone Wai. 3545. BERT JOHNSON, Cleaner and Dyer Bug, Pressing, Altering, Repairing Kirk Called for and Delivered. first class work. Ph. Wal. 7374 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa THLETIC BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Cigars and Soft Drinks Shoe Shining 786 West Ninth WILDON & STONE BROS., Props Haskins H. J. Haskins "The Store of Quality" HASKIN DRUG CO. Successors to E. L. Twining Scriptions Carefully Compounded All Orders on all Preparations Promptly Filled West 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 Do You Need Money? arrange loans quickly and privately on farmithre, and other personal prop without removal. PAY YOUR DEBTS our money, and repay us in monthly payments. Write your phone us for prompt, confidential and courteous service. Des Moines Loan Co. DES MOINES LOAN CO. Established 1504 Century Bldg. Wal. 1486 Walnut Street Over Frankel's Clothing Store. WANT A HOUSE? Here It Is! A room bungalow on Jefferson Ave. Modern except furnace. asphalt pavement. All specials paid. $2,750.00—$300.00 down, $5.00 per month. Other bar- rains in west side property. E. TRACY BLAGBURN Real Estate Agency Bake 774 8627 Jefferson Ave. Boyd's Cafe at all hours and short orders Special attention to theatre parties. OPEN ALL NIGHT Pulsed Rooms for Rent JOHN BOYD, Proprietor 1104 Center St. COME TO McCree's Drug Store For Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grow- Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and straightening Combs. Prompt Mail Order Service. and Center St, Des Moines Market 1485 ADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist CITY NEWS By Ada F. Hyde Mrs. Hannah Porter of Chicago, who has been spending the holidays in Atchison and Kansas City, Kan., is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mrs. Maceo Pinkard and sister, Miss Doris Alexander, left Monday night for their home in New York City. They will spend several days in Chicago en route to their home. Mrs. T. L. Griffith had the misfortune to break his ankle in a fall upon the icy pavement last week. Although she is improving it will be some time before she will be able to be out. Mrs. Martha White of Indianola, state president of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women's club was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday making her annual visit to the D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club. While in the city she was the guest of Mrs. Al Gaiter. Mrs. I. J. Stone Robinson spent a few days in Omaha visiting Mrs. S. K. Stone, who has undergone an operation. Rev. G. W. Robinson returned Monday from Buxton, where he had been for several days. Rev. James A. Myers of Buxton left Monday for Charleston, S. C., to visit his wife and baby. He will stop in Washington, D. C., en route to his home. SOCIAL. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Alexander entertained at a family dinner Thursday night, Jan. 22 in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Maceo Pinkard of New York City. Mrs. Emerald Mash, Misses Gertrude and Adah Hyde entertained informally Sunday afternoon at the home of the latter as a courtesy to Mrs. Maceo Pinkard. The members of the Mary Church Terrell club and a few friends called during the afternoon. The hostesses were assisted in serving by Miss Ruth Shaw. Little Anna Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wilson, 2710 Sixth avenue celebrated her eighth birthday anniversary Thursday, Jan. 22 by entertaining a number of small friends. The guests had a very enjoyable time and showered the little hostess with numerous gifts. Vivian L. Jones, announces that he has severed his connection with the firm of Fowler & Jones, funeral directors, at 117 East Walnut street and will conduct his funeral business independently. Funeral parlors will be opened in a short time to give the public the high class personal service which has built up Mr. Jones' reputation in the past years as the leading funeral director of the community. Mr. Jones wishes it distinctly understood that he is in no way connected with any other firm or establishment other than accepting the courtesies of the Harbach's funeral parlors until a permanent location can be secured. Temporary location Harbach's Funeral Parlors. Phone Market 820. Residence Phone Walnut 4964. I have a few copies of Kelly Miller's history of the world's war for sale at $1.50 each. Persons desiring copies at this low price telephone Red 2627 and the books will be delivered at any time—Mrs. N. M. Wilson, agent. Community concert Sunday, Feb. 1. Union Congregational church at 3 p. FOWLER BROS. Funeral Directors Our Motto is "Service" A New Soft Water Wet Wash Opening Soon THE FAMOUS Iowa Cleaning Co. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Hats Cleaned and Re-blocked Shining Parlors for Ladies and Gents. Auto Delivery Service 922 Center St. Phone W.1792 CHAS. O. WHITE, Mgr. Portia Robinson Hair Culturist and Manicuring Mme. C. J. Walker's System Residence Work a Specialty Call Walnut 6272 Residence 853 6th Ave. SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. NOTICE. 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT m. under the direction of Miss Ethel Bowmer. Come and hear a good musical given by such artists as Miss Aurora Brooks, Mrs. Joburness Redmon Kelso, Mr. Carroll Curtley, Miss Natalie Franklin, Mr. Theodore Parker, Mr. Malcom Griffith, Mrs. Florence White and the famous octet. All the selections will be taken from colored composers. Don't fail to hear this treat. ELECT OFFICERS. Douglas Co., No. 3 uniform rank K. of P. elected the following officers for the year: Captain, Dr. W. H. Lowry; first lieutenant, A. B. Tattimore; second lieutenant, Owen Watkins; recording sergeant, L. W. Scott; treasurer, J. H. Jett; quarter master sergeant, Columbus Wade. The regular monthly conclave of King Solomon Guild, H. T. C. will be held at North Star Masonite Temple, corner of Eleventh and Center streets, Friday, Feb. 6 at 8 p. m. All members are urged to attend by order of Mrs. Anna Cousins, captain; Mrs. Willa Booker, secretary. CLUBS. The Mary Church Terrell club was entertained Monday night by Miss Margaret Roberts. Plans were made for the study of the use of political parties. An old fashioned spelling match formed the evening's program and Mrs. Nellie Esters proved to be the champion speller. Mrs. Hannah Porter of Chicago and Mrs. Maceo Pinkard of New York were visitors. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Andra Alexander. The Mary B. Talbert club held election of officers Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, 1322 Day street. The following officers were elected, President, Mrs. Geo. C. Young; vice president, Mrs. J. A. Jefferson; secretary, Mrs. Margaret Wilson; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Ed Thomas; treasurer, Mrs. R. N. Hyde; critic, Mrs. John Mayweather; reporter, Mrs. Gus Nichols; chairman of executive committee, Mrs. Selma Brown, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Mrs. George Redmon and Mrs. Ralph Burnaugh, and Mrs. L. R. Willis are members. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs. R. N. Hyde at which time the installation of officers will be held. The S. L. Birt club met Friday, Jan. 23 at the home of Mrs. Rubernia Harper, 1014 Fourteenth street. The next meeting will be Friday, Jan. 30 at the home of Mrs. Margaret Wilson, 1049 Thirteenth street. The club will celebrate its second anniversary, Feb. 9 at the home of the president, Mrs. Izora Mackey. The Tumblers enjoyed a very interesting basket ball practice Wednesday night at the community center. Although this is only the second meeting the girls are showing great form. They have sixteen members enrolled in the club with Toussaint Howard as coach. The D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Lee Ware of 2803 Fifth street. Mrs. Martha White president of the Iowa state federation was present and made an address. The meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 3 with Mrs. Helen Watkins, 945 Thirteenth street. The Phyllis Wheatley Art club entertained their husbands at the home of Mrs. I. C. Burrell. All report having had a delightful time. The next regular meeting of the club will be at the same place. The Marshall Neal Art club met at the home of Mrs. Cloe Taylor on Tenth street. The afternoon was devoted to a spelling contest. Mrs. Pearl Thompson won the prize as best speller. Club will meet next week with Mrs. Pearl Thompson. THE SICK. Mr. E. Tracy Blagburn has been confined to his home several days by illness. Mr. A. M. White is ill at his home, 440 Twenty-ninth street. Mrs. J. B. Morris, who has been ill, The Bystander ELECT OFFICERS NOTICE CLUBS. THE SICK Ask for "HILL'S" FIVE MILLION PEOPLE USED IT LAST YEAR HILL'S CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years —in tablet form—safe, sure, no opiates—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Money back if it falls. The genuine box has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores Mrs. Stella Hyde is suffering from the gripe. Miss Enola Thompson and Nelson Thompson are ill at the home of their parents, 1306 Twentieth street. Virginia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Jones, has been quite ill at the home of her parents. Mr. Hammitt of 1409 Center street is able to return to his work after a several days illness. Mrs. Josephine Bell Franklin is very ill at her home, 1340 Jefferson avenue. Mrs. E. R. Hall of 1212 McCormick street has been confined to her home by illness. Messrs. Alden and Norman Blagburn are both confined to their homes by illness. Eastman Franklin Morris Brown, son of Mrs. Mattie Morris of 523 South East Twentieth street, is quite ill at his home with pneumonia. Mr. R. N. Hyde has been suffering from a severe cold. Mrs. C. A. Garth, 3111 fell and dislocated her shoulder. Frank Henry only son of Mrs. Geo. Brown of Oakland, Cal., formerly Mrs. Charles Henry of Des Moines, died suddenly at his home, 681 Sixty-third St., following a minor operation before which he had been well and hearty. He leaves a wife and mother. The Henry's were a well known Des Moines family who moved to California about fifteen years ago. Mr. Henry was a prominent and successful businessman of Oakland and conducted the largest tonsorial parlor for colored people on the Pacific coast. DEATHS. Mrs. Rebecca Smith died Saturday, Jan. 24 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Roy of 813 Sixteenth street. The funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 26, Rev. Jones officiated, Interment was made in Glendale cemetery. Guineyere Anderson, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Anderson, 1527 Filmore street, died Sunday, Jan. 25. The funeral was held Tuesday, Jan. 27 with interment at Glendale cemetery. She leaves a mother, father and three brothers. Charles Clay was found dead Monday, Jan. 20 in his room at 750 Tenth street. No funeral arrangements have been made. Hazel, the infant daughter of Rev Continued on page two DEATHS. 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Hyde & Son Co. 821 13th Street Dealers in REAL ESTATE We have a large number of places for sale and houses to rent. Phone W. 6254 --- IOWA NEWS WATERLOO ITEMS. (Last Week's Items.) Splendid services were held in both church Sunday. Both churches had a large audience. Rev. H. C. Boyd preached two splendid sermons Sunday. By demonstration Sunday night we can readily see that he is a great work for the Christian people of our city to do. Rev. Ewing of the Antioch Baptist church came over to the A. M. E. church after the close of his service. He gave a few remarks which were indeed an inspiration. We inded appreciate such a Godly man as Rev. Ewing and we welcome him as Rev. Ewing and we welcome them. The Ladies Mite Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Christian Robinson, 211 Albany street, Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Mills became a member of the society and she gave a short talk to the ladies inspiring them to keep up the work by God's help. Mrs. Robinson served refreshments and an hour was spent with S. C. Grutcher als talked to the ladies on missionary work and its greatness. We are very sorry to relate at this reading that Mr. and Mrs. Mills and daughter, left Friday night for Burton to attend the funeral of Mr. Milla's mother. We indeed sympathize with them in their great suffering, and we commend the film who knows best. Many people have been and are indisposed by colds and other slight illnesses. There are a few families also under the quarantine of smallpox. Miss Alberta Greene, who has attended the East Waterloo High school for the last year and a half is looking for ward to graduation the 30th of this month. Mrs. Maude Martin, who attended the East Waterloo High school and who became very competent in the business course, ranking very high in her class and who is visiting here, attended the high school dedication Friday afternoon. The colorful city where we are interested in the courses given in the night school here. Our hearts are made again to rejoice on Feb. 1. Rev. F. B. Stovall will be with us. On second quarterly meeting we are looking forward to do great things in the name of the Lord. Everyoneone is invited and urged to come. The Ladies Mite Missionary society of the A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. C. W. Sydnor Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. after the meeting was attended. The course luncheon which was very much appreciated and enjoyed. Mr. Cheatham left the city for a trip last week. Mrs. John Bugg was in Mound City, Ill., when she was last heard from. Sick list: Mr. Caesar Robinson is very ill suffering from pneumonia. Mr. Booth is also suffering from the pneumonia. Mr. Hart is improving. Mr. Marsh, the open account of the死 of his mother, returned the first part of the week. Mrs. Ewing, the wife of Rev. Ewing, pastor of the Antioch Baptist church, attended the services Sunday and met the Ladies Missionary circle Monday. She gave a splendid address which was very inspiring and much appreciated by his revivalists. But reviving Rev. and Mrs. Ewing the greatest of success in their new field of labor, our city Waterloo. When you have news please call Black 2558. Subscribe for the Bystander. KEOSAUQUA NOTES. Rev. C. H. Clark of Keokuk spent a few days with his many friends here. Mr. William Hubbard of Fairfield is spending a week in this city. The Keoquaqua jazz orchestra is progressing under the leadership of Mr. Harold Greenc. They have ten pieces. Mr. and Mrs. William Green received the announcement of the murring of the daughter, Miss Mocha on Jan 14. She was formerly a stenographer at the historical building, Des Moines, Iowa. A great surprise is awaiting their arrival in Keoquaqua. Mrs. Mary Crawford is on the sick list. The lookout farm of Mr. Howard was sold to the state to be used in a park. Mr. Ben Dickson of this city has opened a barber shop. It is a neat place and a credit to the city. Mr. J. Frederick Bennings has a new hair formular which he obtained in Fairfield. Mr. Garrettie received word from Fairfield that her little niece is very ill. Mrs. John Johnson motored to Fairfield one day last week. Mr. W. C. Bennings formerly employed by the Burlington Overland Co. has been at home resting and is greatly improved. MT. PLEASANT ITEMS. We are glad to see that Rev. J. Handy has become a student at I. W. C. Mrs. Callie Berkley of Keokuk, Iowa was a business visitor in the city last week. Mrs. Robert Hockley of Champlain, Ill., was in the city last week on business. Mr. Clay Reed, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Morris Weeks of Eldon, Iowa, was an over Sunday visitation to Eldon in the city. He returned to Eldon on the moon train. Miss Weinouah Williams was a week and visiter in Fairfield with her friend, Miss Elizabeth Carter. Mr. Ed Wicks is some better. The mothers council met at the home of Mrs. Douglas Robinson on Wednesday When in Sioux City A Good Place to stop is F. B. Brown First Class Hotel 711 W. SEVENTH ST. Sioux City, Ia. GET SLOAN'S FOR YOUR PAIN RELIEF You don't have to rub it in to get quick, comforting relief Once you've tried it on that stiff joint, oar muscle, acatic pain, rheumatic twinge, lame back, you'll find a warm, soothing relief you never thought a liniment could produce. Won't stain the skin, leaves no muss, wastes no time in applying, sure to give quick results. A large bottle means economy. Your own or any other drugstiff has it. Get it today. 55c, 70c, $1.40 Sloan's Liniment Keep it handy afternoon. After the regular routine of musnice Mrs. Lulu Handy read a paper on "Spending and Havink." Mrs. Handy's paper was well prepared and well read. It was ably discussed by different members present. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. John Greenup. Miss Agnes Mason will read a paper on "Women in the Light of Foreign Eyes." The Kings Daughters held their regular meeting last Friday at the home of Mrs. Robert Anderson. A great deal of business was transacted and a very pleasant time was had. The hostess, Mrs. Anderson, served a delicious two-course luncheon. The next meeting will be held in two weeks with Mrs. Louise Greenup. At this meeting Mrs. Greenup will read a paper. AMES ITEMS. Miss Junita Ewing, sophomore Ames High school sang at the High school assembly last Wednesday evening. The songs she sang were: "Somewhere a Voice is Calling and 'A Perfect Day.' The Ames Mutual Aid club met at the residence of Mrs. Henry Gaters, 1125 Kellogg street last Thursday evening. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Arthur Marshall, president; Mrs. Arthur Marshall, secretary; Mrs. Henry Gater, secretary; Miss Julia Martin, treasurer, and Mrs. Robert Harris, chaplain. The Interstate club was not able to fill its engagement to sing at the college "Y" last Sunday afternoon on account of the baritone singer, Mr. Aldridge, being ill. Mr. L. C. Bowling and Mr. A. C. Aldridge of the Interstate club are on back in school again to see them back in school again. We are glad to see Mr. Marshall on the streets again having been sick for the past two weeks. KEOKUK ITEM8. Revival services started at Bethel A. M. E. church Monday night with the evangelist, Rev. Mr. Jeltz in charge. Mr. Mattie Williams of Huntsville, Mo. is visiting the Moores and helping care for Mrs. Nannie E. Moore who has been critically ill with pneumonia. There has been an unusual amount of sickness throughout the city of Keokuk, but none have been beyond the control of medicine and nursing. Fathers Wilkerson and Wilson are by far much indisposed, also Mrs. Ellen Gregory. Mrs. Wright was suddenly called out of the city and her stay will be indefinite. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holt are the proud parents of a bouncing big baby boy. Mr. Lewis Pyles is smiling around among the girls and everyone is glad to hear Mr. W. H. Taylor ras returned from Kansas City. Mr. Emanuel Proctor is very grateful to the people in general and especially the white Friends who helped him raise $50 towards the bureau of Robert Gardner. $4.90 was left and he turned that amount over to the Phyllis Wheatley Charity club the members of which are very grateful to him. The following sick ones have been reported but are improving. Messra Ralph Reed, G. D. Foster, Reginald South, Dudley Smith, Arthur Fox, Messames Mattie Foster, V. Olive Phillips, Nannie Jefferson, C. R. Waters, Nannie E. Moore, Lydia South, Pearl Buckney, Henrietta Buckner, Mary Smith, Theo. Dadee, Georgia Tucker, Mabel Johnson's little daughter, Mary Burrell, Margaret Starnes and Minnie Anderson are at St. Joseph's hospital for treatment. The family of Sara Brown are rejoicing over the convulsence of Mrs. Amanna Lindsay at Burlington, Iowa. Mrs. Anna Mott will be able to return home shortly. Mrs. Emma Harris has been indisposed for some time and the Starks family and her daughter and son-in-law are much concerned about her as she may be found to go to the hospital. John Bland is feeling fairly good and the family and friends are so thankful Mesdames Nannie Bryant and Ida Byrd report a fine visit to Quinney, Ill., great time at the Scott Smith wedding. Little Bruce Draine is quite sick at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Iceland of Ft. Madison are here visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. A. W. Hackley of Champaign, Ill., has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Beckley for a few days. Mrs. Laura Shanninghouse is up and around again. MYSTIC ITEMS Mr. Dee Massingale is quite sick at this writing, we are informed that he is suffering with the leakage of the heart. Mr. Mayme Cunningham, who has been sitting her husband in Minneapolis, Minn., over a few hours last week. She was also by Liberty, Mo., where she was called by the illness of her mother and brother. Word has been received that her mother is The Bystander much improved, but her brother is very low, the doctors have gave him up. There is quite a lot of sickness among our people here, however, some that have been very sick are improving nicely. Quite a number of our people attended several meetings at the Second Baptist church of Centerville last Sunday evening. All reported that they enjoyed a gospel feast. Master Earl and Rolla Clark, were Centerville callers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tibbs celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary Jan. 14. Owing to much sickness the gathering was not as large as expected. The evening was spent with songs and prayers with short talks made by a number of friends. The hostess was filled with joy to see that she and her companion had been permitted to reach their fortieth mile stone Thursday morning from Minneapolis, and will visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barquette and son, Donald, briefly. Mrs. George Jones slipped and fell on the ice Saturday and sustained severe injury. Russell, barber, was taken suddenly ill Saturday. Henry Bennett is a patient in the Mahaska hbspital. The Sunday schools in the churches are well attended and much interest is being manifested. day, Jan. 20, taking the Latin course. Mary Clark and granddaughter, Miss Emma, left Thursday morning for Louisville, Ken., where they will be guests of relatives several weeks. Winston Coleman and Miss Lady Cady Cooper will be the Mon. The lunchroom given in the home of Mrs. Charles Adam, Monda night in the interest of the Second Baptist church was well attended. The Second Baptist church called Rev. J. L. Lucas of Des Moines, Jan. 22. He will take charge Sunday, Feb. 1. Rev. Lucas, accompanied by Rev. S. Bates, moderator of the Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota association were in the city on the twenty-second. Rev. Bates preached a soul-stirring sermon on preparedness. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hudson. We wish Rev. Lucas much success in his work. OTTUMWA BRIEFS. Services were well attended Sunday at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Mr. Leslie Downey was an Albia visitor during the past week. The "Afra Lamba Sigma" gave a gypsy party Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Ida Darrs. Mr. Odell Smith being host. Many beautiful costumes were worn by those present. A very easy evening was spent in song and games after which a unique luncheon representing a tropical fruit, a compressed liquid and the fruit that destroyed our race was served. COUNCIL: BLUFFS ITEMS Dr. Crutcher, A. M. & D. D. L$, the well known evangelist and returned missionary from Europe and South Africa known to the Zulus as the “ball of fire” will hold meetings at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Dr. Crutcher will preach his first sermon of this series will be given Feb. 1, 1920 contribution large and small will be thankfully received for missionary work. Rev. M. R. Rhonenece, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church returned from Kansas City Friday morning where he went on business for the Masonic lodge. Dr. Bethel preached a soul-stirring sermon and two additions to the church were made. Rev. W. A. Moore preached a wonderful sermon at night which was enjoyed by all. The Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school with their superintendent, Mrs. E. H. Madison and the board of officers will serve tea and soup free to all every Sunday in the basement of the church. The Christian Endeavors are doing a great work under the leadership of Mrs. Alice Carter, president and her board of officers. The Christian Endeavors will render a program Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p. m. We are asking everybody to be present and help us raise $15. Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church reported a good meeting Sunday. In the morning ex-senator John H. Murray spoke to a well filled house. Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. were well attended by the young people. Those who have notes for Bethel A. M. e. church call the pastor, Black 1763. Brother R. V. Robinson of 2425 Fifth avenue was happily surprised Monday night when a number of friends led by Mrs. Martha Herndon gave a party in sixty-seventh birthday. Brother Robinson was chosen $84. The sick this week are: R. V. Robinson, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Chas Hall, Mrs. P. J. Richardson, Mr. Folds and Mrs. Florence Frankel, Mrs. Manuel, Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. A. A. Green are improving. Mr. Adelphus Jones has recuperated his health and returned to his work in the Chicago postoffice. 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Mrs. Slayton was called to the bedside of her sick brother, Charley Johnson, who was assaulted a few weeks ago, but is recovering nicely. The brothers also received the sad news that their aunt, Miss Susan, a dean of Hannibal was severely burned. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lindsey mourn the death of their infant son, that was born to them last week. Mrs. Lindsey is still in the hospital and is in a very serious condition. Master Charles Hedge, who has been very sick with pneumonia is able to be out again. Mrs. Rosa Cowden had a sick spell last week, but is some better at this writing. Mrs. Fred Graham was celled to Denver, Colo., last Thursday on account of the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. Geo. Watkins, who has been very sick sick with pneumonia, is much better at this writing. Miss Georgia Bonner, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Mrs. Emma Milligan of Cedar Rapids was a week end visitor at the home of her son, Mr. Clyde Washington. Mr. Washington has been at home sick for two weeks, but is much better at the present time. The play that was put on at the A. M. E. church. Mr. John Dunn and company was a grand success. The church was crowded with both races. All that took part in the play did fine. The money is to go toward paying for the new furnace that has been installed in the church. Mr. Dunn will put on another place in the new future. Mrs. E. Green was hostess to the Willing Workers club last Tuesday evening. It was the semi-annual election of officers and the following were elected: President; Mrs. Sadie Haynes; re-elected; Wife president; Mrs. Elizabeth Cook; Wife presurer; Mrs. Carrie Cook; secretary; Mrs. Elizabeth Green re-elected assistant secretary; Mrs. Albert Woods. From the reports the club will raise more money this year than they did last year. The club has the fourth Sunday of each month to raise money toward the pastor's saalry, and then they add $12 to the sum they raise that Sunday. Last month they raised $25.90. No so bad for a little club. The Boys club was to put on a ministrel show, but had to postpone it for an indefinite time as they have lost one of their main members, Odel Smith, their violin player. Odell has gone to Ottumwa to make his home. Everybody was sorry that he stopped going to school as he was getting along no better than his high school orchestra. The club added three more members to the roll last week, Herman King, Edwin Weaver and Thomas Robinson. The B. J. Progressive club held a very interesting meeting last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Goldie Clark. There were several good papers on Thrift and Child Culture. A general discussion from all of the members. The hostess served nice refreshments. Mr. Fred Watkins, who has been visiting relatives in Chicago, has returned home and reports a fine time. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, who is employed at the John Bouch department store has been given work in the china department as decorator. Just before the holidays, Mrs. Johnson was kept busy with orders. She also has two of her musical compositions on sale in the music department. Newer than been received in the city that, Mr. Ed Paine of Monmouth, Ill, is lying sick. Mr. Paine is manager of the Paine orchestra which has been heard so often. His many friends hertrust he will soon recover from his illness. Mrs. Mary B. Talbert Speaks Before Appreciative Audience Sunday Keynote to National Unrest. The minds, hearts and souls of those who heard, were inundated with intrinsic inspiration as Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, renowned philanthropist and philosopher, sounded the keynote and played the complicated melody of national international and racial unrest. It was as the well known overture, "William Tell," commencing with the peaceful break of dawn, and, intermingling descriptive variations, rolls into the storm, theme to the calm. Gleaning from her lecture the thought comes, from the emancipation of the race from chattel slavery through the civil war, there came the peaceful break of dawn. The descriptive variations of life at this time, the intermingling of material things with the spirituals as enlightenment was thrown upon the privileges and opportunities we might enjoy and thence we came upon and entered into the storm of life. The speaker very ably pointed to the calm of tomorrow, but with certain provisions we must adhere to. Racial amelioration has presented itself from a temporal view but spiritual retrogression is our serious besetment to future progressiveness. No doubt, our great pianist, the distinguished Blind Boone never or little dreamed as he composed that great piano classic "The Storm" in his human exactness, duplicating upon the keyboard of a material instrument the incomprehensible and ethereal production of thunder and the vivid lightning that a human tongue of the race would sound the keynote of "the storm" of the twentieth century between races and nations in the person of Mrs. Mary B. Towne the storm is raging, emerging from the thunderbolt in the form of the present period, construction asserted the speaker, and unless conservative prudence and a prophetical eye are the predominating instruments in these crucial moments, our hopes shall fall into the great canyon of despair and be shattered as a soldier would be mown down before a discharged mamoth machine gune. SIOUX CITY IOWA. Giving the retrospective and prospective view of our situation, Mrs. Talbert emphatically and very logically expounded such truths as were fit for the occasion and no less fit for the future of this people. It was here that she related her experience of reign war of the treatment accorded boys by a government which is impartial to race, color or creed, a government which accepted an individual on the face of his manhood and gave him liberties accustomed to the nature of theocracy was based on the fact that our boys while going through all their hardships, were at the same time learning a true democracy that democracy in this country was the laughing stock of egotistic politicians and that justice under this flag was a mere fancy and not a reality. Confining her thoughts for the moment she struck hard upon the fact that the only democracy in America today is that which our boys brought back from across the pond stamped with their own democracy means the developing of this democracy means the only hope for a better, cleaner and safer place for humanity to live in. Mrs. Talbert rapped the free speech ban and told of its serious results if permitted to go into effect. She also laid heavy emphasis upon the duty of others in making this world a more desirable place to live in asserting that without the help of mothers the whole race is lost. The personality of this dear woman just seemed to breathe into the very atmosphere a Christian spirit endowed with wisdom from on high. Every citizen in Sicily should have this looquent speaker for her knowledge of life from a civil, industrial, political, racial, national and international standpoint and her precience of the future is far-reaching and a wonderfu value to ur race could be derived. May God speed her. A small program was rendered before the speaker took the floor aft which the ladies served refreshments in the church dining room. We entertain the thought and hope that we may engage our Talbert to repeal laws that address the rights of this place. She stated her desires to return and if so she would lecture on "The Negroes Rights to Citizens." ROCK ISLAND ITEMS Mr. Powers, one of Rock Island's businessmen has been on the sick list, but is improving fast and will soon be in his business again. Mr. Powers is in the restaurant business. Mrs. Powers, his wife, is running the business in his stead. She is noted for her business ability. She is noted from 2507 Fifth avenue that he just returned from Quincy, Ill., where he took his wife for treatment for her health. We hope she will soon return to her home in good health. Mr. Will Taylor is still sick. His mother has been called to his bedside. Mr. Taylor is a life citizen of Rock Island and is known by all, white and black, as one of Rock Island's best citizens. His wife is the superintendent of the Second Baptist church Sunday school. We all wish him an early recovery. The Aid society met with Mrs. C. Windsor, 1311 Thirty-sixth street. Quite a number were present. Lunch was given for the per plate. Mrs. J. Hoskin, the pastor, we pleased with the work that was accomplished at her first meeting, being the newly elected president. Adjourned to meet Thursday at the church. Rev. Harper preached a wonderful sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Gibson had been sick all the week, but is better and will preach the night sermon. Mrs. I. Strohl of Five and One-half avenue, has been very sick the last week but is reported some better today. The government is laying off men on account of no work. Mr. Fred Hoskins, one of our esteemed citizens, left Frida night for Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Hoskins is an auto mechanic and has been offered a position at $40 per week if he makes good. Mr. D. G. Patterson and J. Strohl called on Mr. Will Taylor, who is confined to his bed with a severe cold. He is feeling much better at present. His white friends are offering him their assistance if needed in any way. It is good to see you so you can have friends. Just before church the news came to us that Mr. Brown, a member of the Baptist church, had taken very ill since this morning. It was surprising to her many friends after seeing her at church this morning. The Golden Leaf club will give their first entertainment this coming Thursday for the benefit of the carpet fund as the church needs a new one. This club has started to raise the money for it. Come one and all and help—Mrs. Johnson, president; Mrs. Brown, secretary, and Mrs. Hicks and others. MOBERLY, MO. ITEMS. Mrs. Sarah Wilson is visiting in Maltaben this week. She is the guest of her husband, Prof. Wilson, who is teaching at this place. Mr. Wilson is convalescing. We hope to see her out soon. Mr. and Mrs. Hence Erkson and family attended the funeral of their nephew nn Fayette Sunday. Mrs. M. J. W. has gone to Atchison, Kan., for a two week's visit. Rev. A. J. Williams went to Fayette Sunday to help Rev. Walker in his centenary rally. He reports a fine success. The P. A. club met Thursday with Mrs. W. S. Green on Wisdom street. All the club members being present but one. The evening was delightfully spent in the needle art. After a social hour the house served a two-course lunch which all enlisted in meeting will be with Mrs. Dr. J. S. Papl. Mr. Albert Stapelton dropped dead Sunday evening while at his work at the brickyard. The funeral arrangement have not yet been announced. The Negro Patriotic league met Monday night in a business meeting. Many important topic were discussed by Dr. H. A. Longdon, Prof. W. B. Coleman and others. Mrs. G. W. Cross has returned home from bedside of her mother, who has been very ill at her home in Lexington and reports her very much improved. That is good news for her many friends. Rev. Downey and wife have been very sick, but are better at this writing. Mr. Tyler is feeling much better at this writing. Mr. Gillen. Mrs. James Baker are visiting in Armstrong this week. Rev. S. E. Boone went to Paris Sun dow and filled his pulpit. days. Mrs. Nannie M. Crosswhite of Columbia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erkerson. Mr. Clyde Kiser is kept quite busy these days. Clyde is the hustling undertaker and Mobberly feels proud of Mrs. Katie Black made a flying trip to Fayette Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mattie Harper lilie also Mrs. M. Tymony and Mrs. S. Kirby. MACON. MO. NEWS. Rev. Johnson and wife of Omaha N. returned to Western college. The Sunday school of Vine and Broad way will serve ice cream and cake Tue day evening at the church, class No. to class No. 2. Division. Mr. Henry McGillis is better the week. Prof. Anderson is still running first class restaurant on Ruby Bay and has added some new bath boards the latest ones are a little Indian work basket, it also have silverware and candies, it your chance, only 10 per. Mr. Willard Carter has purchased a new buggy. It is a beauty. Look out for Carter who is he? Mr. Williams of Huntsville, Mo., passed through Saturday evening en route to Keokuk Iowa. to re-vent. C. Bates spent Sunday in Macon and will stay over until his club gives their concert. He is captain of No J. The young men of the city will give their first concert of men only all-though it is leap year, but they are a little afraid of the ladies ruling the U. S. America under the management of Lawson and Richson, Jan. 30. Mrs. J. O. McNutt is better this week. Mr. Cap Austin remains the same. Mrs. Sorphorna Oliver Johnson was called to St. Paul, Minn., Thursday by the serious illness of her brother, John Oliver. Mrs. P. D. Braxton left for St. Paul, Minn., and will visit friends. Mr. Walter Davis left for Des Moines, Iowa Sunday to make it his future home. Williamham Club apt. No. 2 will give a banquet Feb. 5 at Vine and Broadway Baptist church. Mrs. Jane Kimbrought is better as we go to press. Baby Grant is able to be again up after having the measles and back to work at the store. Rev. J. W. Underwood preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning and night. He is carrying on a series of sermons. Mrs. Alice Finney Houston is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jane Finney and friends in the city. Miss Ora B. Finney is in St. Louis visiting. Macon had a snowy, the first large one this winter. No flu cases, but oh you never sees this year. Mr. Lewis Brown is still visiting in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Jennie Leland is getting along nicely at present. She has not been so well. DALTON, MO. Last week was spent in Columbia, Mo, attending the white farmers' conference and listening to the many excellent and instructive lectures. I see on the part 'of the farmers' and country lives, a greater effort to take what is theirs. They are farming all kinds of co-operative and protective associations. I see that the white farm men, farm women, farm girls and boys, are on the alert to learn how to improve their conditions. Thousands were in attendance at this meeting and every department was filled to overflowing. The farm agent for Negroes, invited several Negro farmers to meet him and visit these different department. While all didn't come that were invited, yet we were glad to see G. T. Sappington and Ed White, McBaine, M.; Guy Black, Tebbets, M.; Joel B. Weaver, Eolia, M.; John Kelly, Log Providence, Mo.; D. P. Washington, Columbia, Mo.; Prof. N. C. Bruce, William Bruce and Miss H. K. Patrick, Dalton Mo.; Rev. J. H. Ward, Central Mo.; Prof. N. C. Bruce, Jefferson City, Mo. These men were highly pleased with what they saw and went home with a deal of information and enthusiasm. Negroes were also represented on the exhibits and won many valuable ribbons. Prof. N. C. Bruce, William Bruce and D. P. Washington were contestants in the state corn show and a ribbon was won by William Bruce. William is a a of Prof. N. C. Bruce and though or 12 years old, has begun to follow the footsteps of his father, who he been a winner at county, state a national corn show for years. I need 40 boys to will William's apples. In the apples shop Mr. G. T. Sappington, four plates apples were ribbon winners. Mr. Sappington lives in Boon county and owns a twenty acre well kept, we cared for orchard and is an author on orcharding. Hear Mr. Sappingt at the farmers' conference, Feb. 12 and 13. Rev. J. H. Ward of Centralia, a breeder of pure bred Whorpingtons, exhibited in the poultry department. Now Rev. Ward is a professional in this line of work at wherever he shows, he is always the money. Mr. Ward believes in his grade birds, recently paying $25 a pure bred rooster. Ward state school age, working out a school college, to learn to poultry business and though his wife was strewn with many expensive experiences, yet he has kept on and stands as the leading Negro breeder thoroughbred birds in Missouri. Close inspection was not needed on Rev. Ward's birds to tell they were winners in this great show of the best breeders in the state. Rev. Ward cared off two first prizes, a secon- third, and fifth prize. Let us all three cheers for Rev. Ward. Rev. Ward is training a team of girls and hear him lecture on "Breedi- and care of thoroughbreds." Rev. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS By Caro sulbo bear the MIDY name Barecase of counterfeits CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap name 429 name 429 MIDY encore of countertails IOWA NEWS Splendid services were held in both church Sunday. Both churches had a large audience. Rev. H. C. Boyd preached two splendid sermons Sunday. By demonstration Sunday night we can readily see that there is a great work for the Christian people of our city to do. Rev. Ewing of the Antioch Baptist church came over to the A. M. Echurch after the close service. He gave a few remarks which were indeed an inspiration. We indeed appreciate such a Godly man as Rev. Ewing and we welcome him to our city. The Ladies Mite Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Christian Robinson, 211 Albany street, Thursday afternoon, 9:30 a.m. The ladies and she gave a short talk to the ladies inspiring them to keep up the work by God's help. Mrs. Robinson served refreshments after the meeting and an enjoyable hour was spent. Rev. S. C. Crutcher als talked to the missionary work and its greatness. We are very sorry to relate at this reading that Mr. and Mrs. Mills and daughter, left Friday night for Buxton to attend the funeral of Mr. Mills" mother. We indeed sympathize with them in their great bereavement, which we command best. Many people have been and are indisposed by colds and other slight illnesses. There are a few families also under the quarantine of smallpox. Miss Alberta Greene, who has attended the East Waterloo high school for the last year and a half is looking forward to graduation the 30th of this month. Mrs. Maude Martin, who attended the East Waterloo high school and who became very competent in the business course, ranking very high in her class and who is visiting here, attended the high school dedication Friday afternoon. We are also visiting a great interest in the courses given in the night school here. Our hearts are made again to rejoice on Feb. 1. Rev. F. B. Stovall will be with us. On second quarterly meeting we are looking forward to do great things in the name of the Lord. Everyone in the room will come. WATERLOO ITEMS The Ladies Mite Missionary society of the A. M. E. church met at the home of Mrs. C. W. Sydnor Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. after the meeting was over the hostess served a two-course meal and was very much appreciated and enjoyed. Mr. Cheatham left the city for a trip last week. Mrs. John Bugg was in Mound City, Ill., when she was last heard from. Sick list: Mr. Caesar Robinson is very ill suffering from pneumonia. Mr. Booth is also suffering from the pneumonia. Mr. Mills and family, who were called away to Buxton on account of the death of his mother, returned the first part of the week. Mrs. Ewing, the wife of Rev. Ewing, pastor of the Antioch Baptist church, attended the funeral of the ladies Missionary circle Monday. She gave a splendid address which was very inspiring and much appreciated by all who were present. But are wishing Rev. and Mrs. Ewing the greatest of success in their new field of labor, our city Waterloo. When you have news please call Black 2558. Subscribe for the Bystander. KEOSAUQUA NOTES. (Special to the Bystander). Rev. C. H. Clark of Keokuk spent a few days with his many friends here. Mr. William Hubbard of Fairfield is spending a week in this city. The Keoasqua jazz orchestra is progressing under the leadership of Mr. Harold Greene. They have ten pieces. Mr. and Mrs. William Green received the announcement of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Almeda on Jan. 14. She was formerly a stenographer at the historical building, Des Moines, Iowa. A great surprise is awaiting their arrival in Keoasqua. Mrs. Mary Crawford is on the sick list. The lookout farm of Mr. Howard was sold to the state to be used in a park. Mr. Ben Dickson of this city has opened barber shop. It is a neat place and a credit to the city. Mr. J. Frederick Bennings has a new hair formular which he obtained in France. Mrs. Garrett received word from Fairfield that her little niece is very ill. Mrs. John Johnson motored to Fairfield one day last week. Mr. W. C. Bennings formerly employed by the Burlington Overland Co. has been at home resting and is greatly improved. MT PLEASANT ITEMS We are glad to see that Rev. J. Handy has become a student at I. W. C. Mrs. Cassie Berkley of Keokuk, Iowa was a business visitor in the city last week. Mrs. Robert Hockley of Champlain, Ill., was in the city last week on business. Mr. Clay Reed, who has been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Morris Weeks of Eldon, Iowa, was an over Sunday visitor at his home in the city. He returned Friday on the boat trip. Miss Weinanoh Williams was a week end visitor in Fairfield with her friend, Miss Elizabeth Carter. Mr. Ed Wicks is some better. The mothers council met at the home of Mrs. Douglas Robinson on Wednesday When in Sioux City A Good Place to stop is F. B. Brown First Class Hotel 711 W. SEVENTH ST. Sioux City, Ia. GET SLOAN'S FOR YOUR PAIN RELIEF Once you've tried it on that stiff joint, once muscle, sciatic pain, rheumatic twinge, lame back if you never thought a liniment could produce. Won't stain the skin, leaves no muss, waits no time in applying, sure to give quick results. A large bottle means economy. Your own or any other druggist has it. Get it today. 35c, 70c, $1.40 Sloan's Liniment Keep it handy afternoon. After the regular routine of musniness Mrs. Lulu Handy read a paper on "Spending and Havink." Mrs. Handy's paper was well prepared and well read. It was ably discussed by different members present. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. John Greeney, Miss Agnus Mason will address on "Women in the Light of Foreign Eyes." The Kings Daughters held their regular meeting last Friday at the home of Mrs. Robert Anderson. A great deal of business was transacted and a very pleasant time was had. The hostess, Mrs. Anderson, served a delicious two-course luncheon. The next meeting will be held in two weeks with Mrs. Louise Greenup. At this meeting Mrs. Greenup will read a paper. AMES ITEMS. Miss Junta Ewing, Spokane Aire High school sang at the High school assembly last Wednesday evening. The songs she sang were: "Somewhere a Voice is Calling and 'A Perfect Day,' a Funny Animal Aid club met at the residence of Mrs. Henry Gaters, 1125 Kellogg street last Thursday evening. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Arthur Marshall, president; Mrs. Walter Madison, vice president; Mrs. Gater, secretary; Miss Julia Martin, treasurer, and Mrs. Robert Harris, chaplain. The Interstate club was not able to fill its engagement to sing at the college "Y" last Sunday afternoon on account of the baritone singer, Mr. Aldridge, being ill. Songwriters and Mr. A. C. Aldridge of the Interstate club are on the sick list. We hope to see them back in school again soon. We are glad to see Mr. Marshall on the streets again having been sick for the past two weeks. KEOKUK ITEMS. Revival services started at Bethel A. M. E. church Monday night with the evangelist, Rev. Mr. Jeltz in charge. Mr. Mattie Williams of Huntsville, Mo. is visiting the Moores and helping care for Mrs. Nannie E. Moore who has been critically ill with pneumonia. There has been an unusual amount of sickness throughout the city of Keokuk, but none have been beyond the control of medicine and nursing. Fathers Wilkerson and Wilson are both much indisposed, also Mrs. Ellen Greerey. Mr. Wright was suddenly called out of the city and her stay will be indefinite. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Holt are the proud parents of a bouncing big baby boy. Mr. Lewis Pyles is smiling around among the girls and everyone is glad to see him. Mr. W. H. Taylor ras returned from Kansas City. Mr. Emanuel Proctor is very grateful to the people in general and especially the white friends who helped him raise $50 towards the bureau of Robert Gardner. $4.90 was left and he turned that amount over to the Phyllis Wheatley Charity club the members of which are very grateful to him. The following sick ones have been reported but are improving. Messra. Ralph Reed, G. D. Foster, Reginald South, Dudley Lyth, Arthur Fox, Mesdames Mattie Poster, V. Olive Phillips, Nannie Jefferson, C. R. Waters, Nannie E. Moore, Lydia South, Pearl Buckney, Henrietta Buckner, Mary Smith, Theo. Dadee, Georgia Tucker, Mabel Johnson's little daughter, Mary Burrell, Addie Hedge. Mesdames Margaret Starnes and Minnie Anderson are at St. Joseph's hospital for treatment. The family of Sara Brown are rejoicing over the convalescence of Mrs. Amanra Lindsay at Burlington, Iowa. Mrs. Anna Mott will be able to return home shortly. Mrs. Emma Harris has been indisposed for some time and the Starks family and her daughter and son-in-law are much concerned about her as she may be found to go to the hospital. John Bland is feeling fairly good and the family and friends are so thankful Mesdames Nannie Bryant and Ida Byrd report a fine visit to Quincy, Ill., and great time at the Scott Smith wedding. Little Bruce Draine is quite sick at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. Iceland of Ft. Madison are here visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. A. W. Hackley of Champaign, Ill., has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Beckley for a few days. Mrs. Laura Shanninghouse is up and around again. MYSTIC ITEMS Mr. Dee Massingale is quite sick at this writing, we are informed that he is suffering with the leakage of the heart. Mrs. Mayme Cunningham, who has been visiting her husband in Minneapolis, Minn., was over a few hours last week. She was in a very mildy, Mio., where she was called by the illness of her mother and brother. Word has been received that her mother is The Bystander low, the doctors have gave him up. There is quite a lot of sickness among our people here, however, some that have been very sick are improvising nicely. Quite a number of our people attended the revival meetings at the Second Baptist church of Centerville last Sunday evening in all that they had to feast. Master Earl and Rolla Clark, were Centerville callers Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tibbs celebrated their fortiest wedding anniversary Jan. 14. Owing to much sickness, gathering guests was expected, the ovening was spent with songs and prayers, after which short talks were made by a number of friends. The hostess was filled with joy to see that she and her companion had been permitted to reach their fortiest mile stone Thursday morning from visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barquette and son, Donald, briefly. Mrs. George Jones slipped and fell on the ice Saturday and sustained severe injuries. Eugene Russell, barber, was taken suddenly ill Saturday. Henry Bennett is a patient in the Mahaska hospital. The Sunday schools in the churches are well attended and much interest is being manifested. day, Jan. 20, taking the Latin course. day, Clark and granddaughter, Miss Emma, left Thursday morning for Louisville, Ken., where they will be guests of relatives several weeks. Winston Coleman and Miss Gladys Cross Jones entered High school Mon- The luncheon given in the home of Mra, Charles Adam, Monda night in the interest of the Second Baptist church was well attended. The Second Baptist church called Rev. J. L. Lucas of Des Moines, Jan. 22. He will take charge Sunday, Feb. 1. Rev. Lucas, accompanied by Rev. S. Bates, moderator of the Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota association were in the city on the twenty-second. Rev. Bates preached a soul-srilling sermon on preparedness. While here they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hudson. We wish Rev. Lucas much success in his work. **OTTUMWA BRIEF'S.** Services were well attended Sunday at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Mr. Leslie Downey was an Albia visitor during the past week. The "Afra Lambda Sigma" gave a gypsy party Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Ida Darrs. Mr. Odell Smith being host. Many businessmen were worn by those present, very durey evening was spent in song and games after which a unique luncheon representing a tropical fruit, a compressed liquid and the fruit that destroyed our race was served. COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS. Dr. Crutcher, A. M. & D. D. L. the well known evangelist and returned missionary from Europe and South Africa known to the Zulus as the “ball of fire” will hold meetings at the Bethel A. M. E. church. Dr. Crutcher will preach his first sermon of this series will be given Feb. 1, 1920 contribution large and small will be thankfully received for missionary work. Rev. M. R. Rhonencee, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church returned from Kansas City Friday morning where he went on business for the Masonic lodge. The astor preached a soul-stirring sermon and two additions to the church were made. Rev. W. A. Moore preached a sermon at night which was enjoyed by all. The Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school with their superintendent, Mrs. E. H. Madison and the board of officers will serve tea and soup free to all every Sunday in the basement of the church. The Christian Endeavors are doing a great work under the leadership of Mrs. Alice Carter, president and her board of officers. The Christian Endeavors will render a program Sunday, Feb. 8 at 3 p. m. We are asking everyone to be present and help us raise $1,000. Rev. J. P. Jackson, pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church reported a good meeting Sunday. In the morning ex-Senator John H. Murray spoke to a well filled house. Sunday school and B. Y. P. U. were well attended by the young people. Those who have notes for Bethel A. M. E. church call the pastor, Black 1763. Brother R. V. Robinson of 2425 Fifth avenue was happily surprised Monday night when a number of friends led by Mrs. Martha Herndon gave a party in honor of his sixty-seventh birthday. Mrs. Herndon was given 894. The sick this week are R. V. Robinson, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Chas, Hall, Mrs. P. J. Richardson, Mr. Fields and Mrs. Florence Frankel, Mrs. Manuel, Mrs. Lyons and Mrs. A. A. Green are improving. Mr. Adelphus Jones has recuperated his health and returned to his work in the Chicago postoffice. He was formerly employed as subelker, but was forced Have Soft STRAIGHT HAIR HEROLIN POMADE HAIR DRESSING PRICE OF CERT You Can Have Long, Straight Soft, Lustrous, Beautiful Hair By Using HEROLIN Pomade Hair Dressing Stops Falling Hair, removes Dandruff and scratches on a hairdryer, long, soft, silky. Try a big box to day. Sold by drug stores or sent by mail. 25 cents, stamps or coin. AGENTS HERE Write for Explications HEROLIN MEDICINE CO₂ FORT DODGE ITEMS (Your Name, Color) OTTUMWA BRIEFS. BURLINGTON ITEMS to resign and undergo an operation for nasal obstruction. Having passed the primary separation examination last summer, he reinstated immediately after shift. (Last Week's Items.) (By Elizabeth Green.) Mrs. Mary Slayton of Hannibal, Mo., who has been visiting in the city with her brothers, Dr. Ed and Charley Johnson has returned to her home. Mrs. Slayton was called to the bedside of her sick brother, Charley Johnson, who was assaulted by a killer, but is recovering nicely. The brothers also heard a sad news that their aunt, Miss Susie Ledan of Hannibal was severely burned. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lindsey mourn the death of their infant son, that was born to them last week. Mrs. Lindsey is still in the hospital and is in a very serious condition. Master Charles Hedge, who has been very sick with pneumonia is able to be out again. Mrs. Rosa Cowden had a sick spell last week, but is some better at this writing. Mr. Fred Graham was celled to Denver, Colo., last Thursday on account of the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. Geo. Watkins, who has been very sick sick with pneumonia, is missing from school. Miss Georgia Bonner, who has been on the sick list, is able to be out again. Mrs. Emma Milligan of Cedar Rapids was a week end visitor at the home of her son, Mr. Clyde Washington. Mr. Washington has been at home sick for two weeks, but is much better at work. The play that was put on at the A. M. church by Mr. John Dunn and company was a grand success. The church was crowded with both races. All that took part in the play did fine. The money is to go toward paying for the new furnace that has been stalled in the church. Mr. Dunn will put on another place in the new ru Mrs. E. Green was hostess to the Willing Workers club last Tuesday evening. It was the semi-annual election of officers and the following were elected: President; Mrs. Sue Haynes; re-elected; Vice President, Mr. Watkins; Watkins causer, Mrs. Carrie Cook, secretary; Mrs. Elizabeth Green re-elected assistant secretary; Mrs. Albert Woods. From the reports the club will raise more money this year than they did last year. The club has the fourth Sunday of each month to raise money toward the pastor's sanity, and then they add $100 to the account. Last month they turned over to the pastor $25.90. No so bad for a little club. The Boys club was to put on a minstrel show, but had to postpone it for an indefinite time as they have lost one of their main members, Odel Smith, their violin player. Odel has gone to Ottumwa to make his home. Everybody was sorry that he stopped going to get away getting along noice. He also played in the high school orchestra. The club added three more members to their roll last week, Herman King, Edwin Weaver and Thomas Robinson. The B. J. Progressive club held a very interesting meeting last Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Goldie Clark. There were several good papers on Thrift and Child Culture. A general discussion from all of the members. The hostess served nice refreshments. Mr. Fred Watkins, who has been visiting relatives in Chicago, has returned home and reports a fine time. Mrs. Bessie Johnson, who is employed at the John Bouch department store has been given work in the china department as decorator. Prior before the holidays, Mrs. Johnson was kept busy with orders. She also has two of her musical compositions on sale in the music department. News has been received in the city that Mr. Bailie of Monmouth, IL, is lying sick Mr. Mr.琴 is manager of the Paine orchestra which has been heard so often. His many friends heartstruck he will soon recover from his illness. SIOUX CITY, IOWA Mrs. Mary B. Talbert Speaks Before Appreciative Audience Sunday Keynote to National Unrest. The minds, hearts and souls of those who heard, were inundated with intrinsic inspiration as Mrs. Mary B. Talbert, renowned philanthropist and philosopher, sounded the keynote and played the complicated meloday of national international and racial unrest. It was as the well known overture, "William Tell," commencing with the peaceful break of dawn, and, intermingling descriptive variations, rolls into the storm, theme to the calm. Gleaning from her lecture the thought comes, from the emancipation of the race from chattel slavery through the civil war, there came the peaceful break of dawn. The descriptive variations of life at this time as the intermingling of material things as the spirituals as an lightenment was thrown upon the privileges and opportunities we might enjoy and thence we came upon and entered into the storm of life. The speaker very ably pointed to the calm of tomorrow, but with certain provisions we must adhere to. Racial amelioration has presented itself from a temporal view but spiritual retrogression is our serious besetment to future progressiveness. No doubt, our great pianist, the distinguished Blind Boone never or little dreamed as he composed that great piano classic "The Storm" in his human exactness, duplicating upon the keyboard of a material instrument the incomprehensible and ethereal production of thunder and the vivid lightning that a human tongue of the race would sound the keynote of "the storm" of the twentieth century between races and nations in the person of Mrs. Mary B. Talbert. The storm is raging, emergent from the partial world conflict in the form of a brutal construction asserted the speaker, and unless conservative prudence and a prophetical eye are the predominating instruments in these crucial moments, our hopes shall fall into the great canyon of despair and be shattered as a soldier would be mown down before a discharged mamoth machine gune. Giving the retrospective and prospective view of our situation, Mrs. Talbert emphatically and very logically expounded such truths as were fit for the occasion and no less fit for the future of this people. It was here that she related her experience of reign war work of the treatment accorded our boys by a government which is important to race, color or creed, in agreement which accepted him, individual on the face of his manhood and gave him liberties in the race was based on the fact that our boys while going through all their hardships, were at the same time learning a true democracy that democracy in this country was the laughing stock of egotistic politicians and that justice under this flag was a more fancy and not a reality. Confining her thoughts for the moment she struck hard upon the fact that the only moracy in America today is from which our boys brought back from across the pond stamped upon their the developing of this democracy means the only hope for a better, cleaner and safer place for humanity to live in. Mrs. Talbert rapped the free speech ban and told of its serious results if permitted to go into effect. She also laid heavy emphasis upon the duty of others in making this world a more desirable place to live in asserting that without the help of mothers the whole race is lost. The personality of this dear woman just seemed to breathe into the very atmosphere a Christian spirit endowed with wisdom over high. Every citizen. Since City should have this eloquent speaker for her knowledge of life from a civil, industrial, political, racial, national and international standpoint and her presence of the future is far-reaching and a wonderfu value to ur race could be derived. May God speed her. A small program was rendered before the speaker took the floor aft which the ladies served refreshments in the church dining room. We entertain the thought and hope that we may engage Mrs. Talbert to address the citizens of this place. She stated her desires to return and if so she would lecture on "The Negroes Rights to Citizens," ROCK ISLAND ITEMS. Mr. Powers, one of Rock Island's businessmen has been on the sick list, but is improving fast and will soon be to his business again. Mr. Powers is in the restaurant business. Mrs. Powers, his wife, is running the business in his stead. She is noted for her business ability. She is noted from 2507 Fifth avenue has just returned from Quincy. Ill, wore he took his wife for treatment for her health. We hope she will soon return to her home in good health. Mr. Will Taylor is still sick. His mother has been called to his bedside. Mr. Taylor is a life citizen of Rock Island and is known by all, white and black, as one of Rock Island's best citizens. His wife is the superintendent of the Second Baptist church Sunday school. We all wish him an early recovery. The Aid society met with Mrs. C. Windsor, 1311 Thirty-sixth street. Quite a number were present. Lunch was given for 15. Mrs. kin the president, was well pleased with the work that was accomplished at her first meeting, being the newly elected president. Adjourned to meet Thursday at the church. Rev. Harper preached a wonderful sermon Sunday morning. Rev. Gibson had been sick all the week, but is better and will preach the night sermon. Mrs. I. Strother of Five and One-half avenue, has been very sick the last week but is reported some better today. Mr. government is laying off men on account of no work. Mr. Fred Hoskins, one of our esteemed citizens, left Frida night for Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Hoskins is an auto mechanic and has been offered a position at $40 per week if he makes good. Mr. D. G. Patterson and J. Strother called on Mr. Will Taylor, who is confined to his bed with a severe cold. He is feeling much better at present. His white friends are offering him their assistance if needed in any way. It is good to live so you can have friends. We use before leaving church the news can to you. Mr. Brown, a member of the Baptist church, and taken very ill since this morning. It was surprising to her many friends after seeing her at church this morning. The Golden Leaf club will give their first entertainment this coming Thursday for the benefit of the carpet fund as the church needs a new one. This club has started to raise the money for it. Come one and all and help—Mrs. Johnson, president; Mrs. Brown, secretary, and Mrs. Hicks and others. MOBERLY, MO. ITEMS Mrs. Sarah Wilson is visiting in Maltaben this week. She is the guest of her husband, Prof. Wilson, who is teaching at this place. Mrs. P. J. Porter is convalescing. We hope she will be well. Mr. and Mrs. Henco Erkson and family attended the funeral of their nephew nnay Fayette Sunday. Mrs. M. J. West has gone to Atchison, Kan., for a two week's visit. Rev. A. J. Williams went to Fayette Sunday to help Rev. Walker in his centenary rally. He reports a fine success. The P. A. club met Thursday with Mrs. S. Sreen on Wisdom Street. All the club members being present but one. The evening he spent with the needle art. After a social hour the hostess served a two-course lunch which all enjoyed the meeting will be with Mrs. Dr. J. S. Paly. Mr. Albert Stapelton dropped dead Sunday evening while at his work at the brickyard. The funeral arrangement have not yet been announced. Negro Patriotic league met Monday night at a business meeting. Many important topic were discussed by Dr. H. A. Longdon, Prof. W. B. Coleman and others. Mrs. G. W. Cross has returned home from the bedside of her mother, who has been very ill at her home in Lexington and reports her very much improved. That is good news for her many friends. Rev. Downey and wife have been very sick, but are better at this writing. Mr. Tyler is feeling much better at the writing. Mr. Smith Mrs. James Baker are visiting in Armstrong this week. Rev. S. E. Boone Berri S. Rev. S. E. Boone went to Paris Sun- dow and filled his pulpit. days. Mr. Nannie M. Crosswhite of Columbia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Erkerson. Mr. Clyde Kiser is kept quite busy these days. Clyde is the hustling undertaker and Moberly feels proud of Mrs. Katie Black made a flying trip to Fayette Tuesday evening. Mrs. Mattie Barber on the sick list also Mrs. M. Tymony and Mrs. S. Kirby. MACON, MO. NEWS Rev. Johnson and wife of Omaha Neb., returned to Western college. The Sunday school of Vine and Broad way will serve ice cream and cake Tues day evening at 10:30, class No. to class No. Division. Henry McGillis is better than Henry McGillis is better Mr. Henry McGillis is better the week Prof. Anderson is still running first class restaurant on Ruby street and has added some new little details the latest ones are about. Little Indian work basket, also have silverware arrials, it your chance, only 10 per pilots. Mr. Willard Carter has purchased a new buggy. It is a beauty. Look out for Carter who is he? Mrs. Williams of Huntsville, Mo., passed through Saturday evening en route to Keokuk, Iowa. Rev. C. Bates spent Sunday in Macon and will stay over until his club gives their concert. He is captain of No. 1. The young men of the city will give their first concert of men only although it is leap year, but they are a little afraid of being rulled the U. S. America under the management of Lawson and Richson, Jan. 30. McNutt, is better this Mrs. J. O. McNutt is better this week. Mr. Cap Austin remains the same. Mrs. Sorphorina Oliver Johnson was called to St. Paul, Minn. Thursday by the pastor illness of her brother, John Oliver. Mrs. P. D. Braxton left for St. Paul, Minn., and will visit friends. Mr. Walter Davis left for Des Moines, Iowa Sunday to make it his future home. Mrs. Williamham Club apt. No. 2 will give a banquet Feb. 5 at Vine and Broadway Baptist church. Mrs. Jane Kimbrought is better as we go to press. Baby Grant is able to be again up after having the measles and back to work at the store. Rev. J. W. Underwood preached an excellent sermon Sunday morning and night he is carrying on a series of omens Mrs. Alice Finney Houston is visiting her mother, Mrs. Jane Finney and friends in the city. Miss Ora B. Finney is in St. Louis visiting. Macon had a fine snow, the first large one this winter. No flu cases, but oh you measles this year. Mr. Lewis Brown is still visiting in Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Jennie Leland is getting along nicely at present. She has not been so well. DALTON MO Last week was spent in Columbia, MO, attending the white farmers' conference and listening to the many excellent and instructive lectures. I see on the part of the farmers and students to take what is theirs. They are farming all kinds of co-operative and protective associations. I see that the white farm men, farm women, farm girls and boys, are on the alert to learn how to improve their conditions. Thousands were in attendance at the agricultural department was filled to overflowing. The farm agent for Negroes, invites several Negro farmers to meet him and visit these different department. While all didn't come that were invited, yet we were glad to see G. T. Sappington and Ed White, McBaine, M.; Guy Black, Tebbets, Mo.; J. D. B. Weaver Eolia, Mo.; John Kelly, Log Providence, Mo.; D. P. Washington, Columbia, Mo.; Prof. N. C. Bruce, William Bruce and Miss J. Pattick David, Mo.; H. W. Harden, Cornell University, Mo. H. M. Hunter, and W. Stokes Jefferson City, Mo. These men were highly pleased with what they saw and went home with a deal of information and enthusiasm. Negroes were also represented on the exhibits and won many valuable ribbons. Prof. N. C. Bruce, William Bruce and D. P. Washington were contestants in the state corn show and a ribbon was won by William Bruce. William is a son of Prof. N. C. Bruce and though on 12 years old, has begun to follow the footsteps of his father, who he been a winner at county, state a national show, shows to children and 100 boys to follow William Bruce's example. In the apple show Mr. G. T. Sappington, four plates apples were ribbon winners. Mr. Sappington lives in Boon county and owns a twenty acre well kept, we cared for orchard and is an author on orcharding. Hear Mr. Sappington at the farmers' conference, Feb. 12 and 13. Rev. J. H. Ward of Australia, a breeder of pure bred Whirpings, exhibited in the poultry department. Now Rev. Ward is a professional in this line of work as wherever he shows, he is always the money bird, recently paying $25 a pure bred rooster. Rev. Ward started some years ago with a teacher without a school or college, to learn to poultry business and though his wife was strewn with many expensive experiences, yet he has kept on and no stands as the leading Negro breeder of thoroughbred birds in Missouri. Close inspection was not needed on Rev. Ward's birds to tell they were winners in this great show of the best breeders in the state. Rev. Ward cared off two first prizes, a second, third, and fifth prize. Let us all three cheers for Rev. Ward. Rev. Ward is training a team of girls and hear him lecture on "Breeds and care of thoroughbreds." Re SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Capulo bear the name of MIDY Because of counterfeits.