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A NEW SOUTH GREAT CHANGE IN ATTITUDE TOWARD NEGRO, ACCORDING TO DES MOINES MAN XXVI No. 50 For the first time, as far as is known, white men from the northern and southern states and colored men from the northern and southern states sat down at a "round table" to discuss frankly methods of interracial co-operation and to devine methods of more effectual and closer relations," said Elbert R. Hall, president of the Des Moines Branch of the N. A. A. C. P., who returned Saturday from Atlanta, Ga., where the eleventh annual conference of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was held. This history-making symposium, according to Mr. Hall, was held on the afternoon of the closing day of the conference and was attended only by the committee representing the "Atlanta Plan of Interracial Co-operation" and a committee from the national association composed of Bishop John Burst of Baltimore, Dr. Ernest M. Mould of Denver, Rev. Mordecai W. Johnson of Charleston, W. V., Prof. Geo. N. Towns of Atlanta, Elbert R. Hall of Des Moines, the Rt. Rev. Robert W. Bagnall of Detroit, Mrs. C. Allen of St. Louis, Hon. Harry H. Davis of Cleveland, Hon. N. M. Hershaw of Washington, D. C., and Captain Arthur B Spingarn, Mary White Owington James Weldon Johnson, Walter F. White, Rev. Byrne Gunner, Mrs. Florence Kelley, Dr. W. E. B. DuBois and Major Joel E. Spingarn of New York. The "Atlanta Plan," termed by the colored speakers a step forward in bringing about closer and more helpful relation between the races, was generally approved by the N. A. A. C. P. committee and the hope was expressed that other and bigger steps would be taken to redeem the country from the sins heaped upon its colored citizens. The following findings were adopted by the "Atlanta Plan Interracial committee." "When we turn from the general to the particular items of our great task, it is with the consciousness that the supreme test of Christian democracy will be found in the attitude of the strong toward the weak. Therefore, here in this southern portion of our republic, where the Negro, a child race, more than ten million strong, dwell side by side with the maturer civilization of the whites, the Christian church must first of all accept a high and holy responsibility for the future of the weaker race. It is with grateful hearts that we look back upon the past years of our history and read an unmistakable record of the expression of the spirit of Christ written in the relationship of the two races. Our white people have not been wholly reeercant to their obligation to the weaker race. Under political and social conditions acutely unfavorable to mutual confidence and fraternal comity, southern whites have maintained such social conditions as enable the Negro to make a record of advancement unmatched in the story of social progress. On the other hand, it must ever be remembered that nothing but the influence of the Christ religion has enabled the Negro race, in the face of countless difficulties inevitable to the upward struggle of the weaker people, to come thus far in their progress. But, we, of the white race, today frankly face the fact that we have only made a beginning of our task. Loyalty to our lofty ideal of democracy, and to our Master, who died that all might live, demands that we shall not pause until the Negro in America shall have justice equal to that of the white, and an opportunity for the full development of the highest possibilities of his personality. To that end, we would acknowledge and accept frankly and gladly some specific obligations. 41. We would hereby pledge ourselves to use the full force of our influence to see that in our courts, and throughout the entire legal procedure, full justice shall be done the Negro. We unqualifiedly condemn lynching, wherever committed, as treason against our democratic government, and as a criminal violation of the rights of citizens, whether black or white. As American citizens, we hereby commit ourselves to use our unreserved influence to put a stop tothis inexeasible crime, which seems to be on the increase in every port of our nation. 2. That we recognize that in far too many communities and neighborhoods, the living conditions of the Negro race—housing and sanitary provisions—are far below the standard necessary for a wholesome life. And we here declare that it is an obligation upon the conscience of the churches not to wait for political or social movements to right this wrong, but that the Christian organizations must lead the way for an immediate radical change for the better. "We would also call the definite sympathetic attention of our people to the unfair treatment which Negros receive in the provisions made for public travel. By every law of fairness and every impulse of Christian chivalry, we are in duty bound to see that they receive as courteous treatment and as safe and comfortable provisions as that accorded the whites. "4. Fundamental to all democratic progress and Christian development, is the task of education. And while much has been done out of the past poverty of the south for the education of the Negro, we are still very far short of the full measure of our obligatino. Christian democracy does not ask how much a group or a class of its people have been able to contribute to the common Continued on page 3 Column 1 STATE UNIVERSITY TO GRADUATE FOUR There will be four colored students graduated from the State University of Iowa at the commencement, June 11 to 15. Three young ladies, Misses Mamie Diggs of Des Moines, Helen Lucas of Bedford and Mrs. Helen Dameron Beshears of Cedar Rapids will receive degrees from the college of liberal arts while Mr. Hubert \ H. Loudon of Des Moines will receive his degree from the college of medicine. All of these students have mare exceptional records in the university and will take their places in the world well equipped for service. LABORERS DESERT ALABAMA FARMS Race Friction Growing Out of Killing of White Farmer by Colored Men in Fight Causes Exodus of Labor Which Threatens Serious Loss of Large Crops. AGRICULTURE FACES DEMORALIZATION Castleberry, Ala., June 11.-Strawberries on the berry plantations in this section are rotting on the vines, and farmers are standing to lose thousands of dollars because of the sudden and almost complete exodus of colored farm hands from this county following the intense race feeling and theattening mob violence on account of the killing of a white farmer by two colored boys. Excitement Followed Killing. Dan Whittle and Willis Whittle engaged in a fight with Charles, Saren, white, resulting from an automobile collision, and killed him. The two men escaped to the swamps heavily armed, and all efforts to locate them have proved futile, although the country teens with armed posses intent upon dealing summary justice to the two colored men. Following the killing, feeling between the races ran so high that riots were narrowly averted several times. All Colored Residents Threatened. Failure to capture the slayers so infiated the whites that threats were made that unless they were captured every colored man in town would be whipped. These threats had an unexpected result in the fleeing of practically all the colored farm help of the county. Agriculture is now at a standstill, and unless the colored farmers can be induced to return, all crops will be practically a failure. UNION MEMORIAL CHURCH Noted Orator Will Tell of the Atlanta Conference and How the N. A. A. C. P. Was Received in the Heart of the South—The Most Interesting Message of the Year. Admission St. Louis, Mo.—Mr. William Pickens, associate field secretary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will speak at Union Memorial church, Wednesday evening, June 9 at 8 o'clock p. m., under the auspices of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. Mr. Pickens will come fresh from the Eleventh anniversary conference convention at Atlanta, Ga., and will be able to tell the people how the association was received in the heart of the south, and what it was able to accomplish in the great Atlanta convention. Dean Pickens is rated as the foremost orator of the race. He is a graduate of Yale, and won distinction as a member of its debating team over Harvard university. Everywhere he has appeared, large audiences have hung breathlessly on his words. Mr. Pickens was formerly dean of Morgan college, but resigned that position about a year ago to go into the work for the association. He has been called a fire-brand, and truly he is such. The admission will be free and those desiring a seat will do well to come early. A program interspersed with music furnished by local talent will be rendered on the occasion.—Clarion. HOUSING CONDITIONS HOUSING CONDITIONS (By Associated Negro Press.) RACE ISSUE BOBS UP EVEN IN SOUTH AFRICA Cape Town, South Africa, June 11.—The Dutch population is running away from the British, numerically, in South Africa. Yet there are many who assert that the struggle between whites for supremacy is a mere side show. The real struggle is the conflict of black against white. Black skilled labor is beginning to drive out white skilled labor, and black bolshevism has begun to show its fangs. It is being declared by students of the situation, that present tendencies in racial development cannot be very long continued without a crisis being reached. YOUTH WINS PRIZE YOUNG IN SPELLING BEE Atlanta, Ga., June 11—Raymond Lamar was returned the winner of the Atlanta, Journal silver cup awarded to the best speller in the colored public schools. About sixty boys and girls competed in the contest, which lasted for one hour and twenty minutes. The test was held in the auditorium. LEAN PICKENS TO SPEAK AT Said the near cynic: "Judging from the time some of the young blood of this town arrive home in the morning, it's hard to tell whether to call them night owls or larks." DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JUNE 11 1920. PROGRAM IOWA BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION Program of B. Y. P. U. 9:30—10:00 Devotionals led by delegates, Mt. Zion Buxton and Perry. 10:00—10:15 Welcome Address by delegate of Waterloo. Response by Third Davenport. 10:15—10:30 Appointment of Committees. 10:30—10:45 B. Y. P. U. Singing led by Mr. W. A. Brown, Jr. Cedar Rapids. 10:45—11:00 Paper; The Importance of the B. Y. P. U. to Young People delegate from Sioux City. 11:00—12:00 Annual Sermon to B. Y. P. U.; Rev. James Myers. Alternate; Rev. S. Bates. Afternoon Session 1:00—1:30 Devotionals led by Colfax and Ottumwa. 1:45—1:45 President Annual Address. 1:45—2:05 Report of Corresponding Sect'y and treasurer. 2:00—2:45 Lecture; "The Personality and Diety of the 2:45—3:00 Male Quartet; Mr. W. A. Brown and son, Holy Spirit" by Rev. J. W. Crushon. Rev. J. Reynolds & Son. 3:00—3:15 Reports of Committees. 3:15—3:30 Paper by delegate from Corinthian B. Y. P. U. 3:30—4:00 B. Y. P. U. Rally. 4:00—4:15 Reports of District Workers. 4:15—4:30 General Business. Committee, Mrs. W. A. Brown, Miss Willa James, Mrs. S. Bates. Saturday Night Session The admission to the service will be free. A special musical festival by the best talent of the state will be given. Fourth Day, Morning Session 9:30—10:45 Sunday school conducted by Rev. J. H. Reynolds, Clarinda and Mrs. R. Guy, Ft. Dodge. 11:00 Sermon by Rev. —— Alford Conterville, Iowa; Alternate, Rev. W. W. Russel of Clinton. 3:00 Missionary Mass Meeting conducted by Rev. F. J. Nott art Mrs. W. A. Brown. Paper on Mission by Shiloh, Des Moines. Fourth Day, Evening Session 7:30—7:45 Song Service. 7:45—8:00 Devotional services conducted by Davenport, Sioux City and Waterloo. 8:00 Sermon by Rev. T. L. Griffith of Cedar Rapids, Alternate, Rev. O. B. Smith, Marshaltown. Offering. Parting Hand. Benediction. MRS. H. R. GRAVE, of Des Moines, Iowa, the pleasing President of the Iowa Baptist Sunday School Convetion which Convenes in Waterloo, Ia. June 17—18—19—20 THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S GRAVE HISTORY GRAVE VISITED BY 3,000 Oyster Bay, June 11.—Three thousand and persons visited the grave of Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay Decoration day, and in the evening the resting place of the former president lay buried two feet deep under flowers, in addition to uncounted wreaths. Among those who paid tribute to Roosevelt were forty young Japanese who drove out in a motor bus and decorated the grave with a magnificent wreath of roses. They voiced affection for Roosevelt for the part he played in the Russo-Japanese war. Twenty members of Hubbell Camp, Spanish War Veterans, drove down from Brooklyn and put the insignia of their organization on the grave. The card of Major-General George W. Goethals was among those laid there during the day. Charles Lee, the colonel's colored servant, stood at the gate of the grave enclosure during the day. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS TO MEET IN BALTIMORE NEXT MONTH Baltimore, Md., June 11.—John M. Gandy, president of the State Normal School at Petersburg, Va., who is also president of the National Association of teachers in colored schools, has been visiting the State Teachers' association of Kentucky, Miss, and Pennsylvania and outlining the progress of the National association meeting which will be held in Baltimore July 28-31. President Gandy has announced that the educational program will include the following sections: Colleges, John Hope, of thanta, chairman; Secondary Schools, Garnett Wilkinson, Washington, D. C.; Agricultural and Mechanical colleges, R. S. Wilkinson, Orangeburg, S. C.; Vocational education, Daniel Brooks, Philadelphia; Elementary Schools, Harry T. B. Williams, Tuskegee, institute and community service, Mrs. Ida P. Liston, Washington. Well Known Speakers on Program. That white and colored leaders are deeply interested in the improvement of educational facilities for the youth of twelve million Negro Americans, is shown by the fact that the following men and women have accepted invitations to deliver addresses. Governor Ritchie of Maryland; Dr. P. P. Claxton, U. S. commissioner of education; M. Bates Stephens, state superintendent of education for Maryland; Principal Moton of Tuskegee; Principal Grogg of Hampton; Major Brooming of Baltimore; Prof. Woodson of Howard; Mrs. Bothune, of Daytona Fla.; Mrs. W. T. B. Williams of Tuskegee; Dr. J. E. Moorland of the international Y. M. C. A.; T. S. Settle of community service; Dr. George E. Haynes; President McKenzie of Fisk; Monroe N. Work of Tuskegee; Principal Hill of Chevney; Dr. J. H. Dillard, Miss Eva D. Bowles, Arthur D. Wright of Virginia department of education; President Young of the Florida A and M. college; Prof. Florence of V. N. & I. L.; Prof. Pettus of Oklahoma state college, and Prof. Huggins of Chicago. HOLDS JIM CROW CAR LEGAL. (By Associated Negro Press.) Baltimore, Md.-Judge Ambler in the city court decided last week that the provisions of the Washington, Baltimore and Annapolis Electric, Railway company for the segregation of white and colored passengers was legal. The decision was handed down in the case of Lewis H. Davenport, a colored man, who sued the railway company for $5,000 damages for alleged assault by preventing him from riding in a car that the company had set aside for the use of white passengers. The judge declared that the Supreme court had recognized the lawfulness of segregation of the races on railways. The Best ADVERTISING MEDIUM TO REACH COLORED PEOPLE IN THE WEST Price Five Cents EGRO, AC- BLACKS TO FIGHT AGAINST WHITES The New Book by a White Author Shows Rising Tide of Color Against Oppression New York City, June 11.—"The Rising Tide of Color" by Dr. Lothrop Stoddard is just off the press of Chas. Scribner Sons and has created a sensation among the colored and white reading public. In a well written book of some three hundred pages, the author boldly asserts that the colored races of the world are tired of race domination and are preparing for the greatest war of all, the According to Dr. Stoddard, the world war, which cost three hundred ninety billion dollars and thirty-three million casualties, will be a small conflict in comparison with this great war which is to come. Here is the way forces will line up: 500,000,000 yellow people. 450,000,000 brown people. 150,000,000 black people. 40,000,000 red people. These so-called colored races from Asia, Africa and America will attack the 550,000,000 whites, and with terrible results. "Not only do the colored races outnumber the white races two to one," says Dr. Stoddard, "but from statistics it is shown that it takes white people eighty years to increase one hundred per cent. while yellow and brown people increase one hundred per cent in sixty years, and black people breed fastest of all, increasing one hundred per cent in forty years." Thirteenth Annual Communication Kleerta Grand Chapter O. E. S. IOWA AND JURISDICTION June 15--17, 1920 The thirteenth annual communication of the Electa grand chapter of Iowa and jurisdiction will convent in this city next Tuesday, June 15 at 9 o'clock and will continue until Thursday evening June 17. All sessions will be held in Our Circle hall at the Northeast corner of West Eighth and Locust streets and will be open to all members of the order in good and regular standing. On each evening there will be a program which will be open to the public in general and a large attendance is expected. The principal features of Tuesday's session will be the annual addresses of the grand officers in the morning and the public reception in the evening at which addresses of welcome will be delivered by his honor Mayor Barton and others and a response by Grand Patron Rev. S. B. Moore of Davenport and greetings from grand lodge of Iowa by Grand Master W. W. Gross. On Wednesday afternoon a degree team composed of fourteen past officers all of whom are members of Princess Oziel, the hostess chapter, will confer the O. E. S. degree upon actual candidates which will be the first time in the history of the grand chapter that this work has been exemplified by a team composed of past officers all members of one chapter. On Wednesday evening will be the public grand chapter of sorrow in memory of those members who have fallen during the year. On Thursday afternoon will occur the annual election and on Thursday evening the public installation and farewell reception. WHOLE JURY OF COLORED MEN St. Louis Justice Sets Procedent in Trial of Replevin Case, UNHEARD OF BEFORE. Probably First Time in America That all Colored Jury Has Been Impanelled. St. Louis, June 11.—For the first time, perhaps in the history of the country, twelve colored men were selected to serve on a jury here. Cases have been known when three or four members of the jury in a single case were colored, but there is no record of more than six colored men serving on any single jury. The case was that of Henry Dailey against Laurel Shelby, on a writ of replevin and was set before Justice McChesney. The men selected were: Jesse J. Crow, Wm, Moran, M. Brookfield, Market H. Higgins, W. H. Murphy, John Carmical, Joe Box H. A. Smith, A. Seay, Benj. Hollway and R. E. Harris. After the jury had been selected and were in their places it was found that the counsel for the plaintiff was not in court and the case continued. Colored jurors were first introduced in the Justice of the Peace courts through the influence of Constable Charles A. Turpin during his term in the Fourth District court. Joseph Furling, counsel for the defendant, stated that in his more than forty years practice as a lawyer he had never before seen a complete colored jury. 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In ability to contribute to the commot wealth, the greater the need for a con tribution from the commonwealth. Ac coding to this principle, and in this spirit, we would dedicate ourselves t the task of more thorough, intelligent and liberal provision for the education of the Negro race, We would pledge our influence to see that their oppor tunities for development in Christian deed the principle is, the smaller the civilization by the state are equal to those of the whites. We would in these and other practical ways, express to thees, our brethren, a genuine Christian sympathy, and ask’ from them the same Christian’ patience, whieh an over whelming majority of their race have shown in the hast, while we strive slow Ty but surely to work out the supremely dificult but not impossible problems which are involved in our relations. We wish to record here our genuine ad miration for, and appreciation of the patriotie record made by the Negro. both as a citizen and x soliier, durin the great war. Nothing offers more splendid promises for the future of this people than their willingness te sacri- fice and to even dic for the great prin ciples of human freedom. Thus this ree ord becomes a shallenge to the chivalry of the whites to sce to it, so far as in them lies, that the Negroes shall re ceive their full share of the fruitage of vietory.”” : The conference largest in the history of the association, oreupied four anys and was attended by G11 delegates from forty-three states aud several hundred visitors from every section of the country. Big Bethel A. M. E. elureh, where the meetings were held, was crowded to the doors nt each session, scores of white people availing them selves of the opportunity to hear the questions, vital to the nation, disenssed and to learn something about the organ includes nearly 20 per cent white citi ization whose membershijy of 100,000 zens. Among the distingnished persons who appeared in the programs and who were in attendance were: Governor Hugh M. Dorsey, Mayor James L. Key of Atlanta, B. H. Black, president, At Janta Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Plato Durham, Dean, Emory university, Dr. ©. B. Wilmer, diocese of Atlanta,’ Pro testant Episcopal chureh; Dr. M. Ash: by Jones, E. J. Egan, assistant scere- tary of the navy during the late war; Bishop J. 8. Flipper, Mrs. Florenee Kel- Jey of New York, ‘sceretary Navional Consumers’ league; Dr. M. W. Adams, acting president of Atlanta university: Dr. John Hone, president of Moorchouse college; Dr. James H. Dillard, president of the Jeannos fund and secretary of the Slater fund; Major Jocl E. Spin garn, formerly professor in Columbia university, New York City; Charles Ed. ward Russell, author, publicist and member of American commission — to Russia in 1917; John EF. Milholland of New York, viee president, Batchelor Pneumatic Tube Co.: Mrs. W. Spencer Murray of New York, member national advisory couneil of bational women’s writer of New York; Hon, Moorfield party; Martha Grenmins, magazine Storey of Boston, president of the ma Hore! association and formerly presi de:.t of the American Rar association; Mary White Ovington of New York, author and philanthropist and Dr. W. BE, B, DuBois of New York, editor of the Crisis, ‘The Spingarn medal, given annuaily to the American af Affiean descent for the most notable achievement in any ine of human endeavor during the pre} coding year, was awarded to Dr. W. E. B. Dublois, for bringing together | in Paris in 1919 representatives of seven teen different calored races of the work! and organizing them info the Pan \fri can congress, These exereises were bold on the campus of Atiauta university, ‘The 1921 conference will he held in Detroit, whieh was chosen in yreferenee to other cities because of its mew im portance as a Negro industrial couter, an average of 10,000 colored immigrants arriving in the Michigan ity each month. Newark, N. d., San Antonio, Tex., St. Louis, Mo., Des Maines, Lowa, Lynchburg, Va., Ouiaha, Neb., Aviantic City, N. J, and Boley. kl. also ex tended invitations to the conference. Towa had three aclegates present. Mrs. Johnson of Keokuk, George UW Hdmunds and Elbert &. Hall of Des Moines. Mr, Edmunds was a member of the committee on time and place aud gave the annual report of the | Des Moines chapter. Mr. Hall extended the nvitation for the 1921 couvention, was LN. AL ALC. P. representative at the ‘Interracial Co-operation Symposium?” ind a member of the resolutions com: The following resolutions were wlopt dat the closing session: RESOLUTIONS: The National Association for the Ad- ancement of Colored People. represent- ng 328 branches in forty-three states et 400.000 siemibers. chil anonkine fort 20th CENTURY o:cvmedi0 WATCH $325 esate Mahi Sta el ea race fae eed Se ere ara . nt NS S= =< BFs Pee Ze i te Satten Oras ce, ca, meee esr Felamrveric irene Poe tae ‘GOMSOLIDATED WATCH CO.,Dopt.90, 160 N.Wells St.,Chicage. eS ss Gite MR ae Top row—Jackson, 1b, and Captain Shay; L. F. Abbott, 1b; Layton, train- er; Saunders, p: Marton, s6;Woods, rf.;Bradto: Bordus, ¢; Moore, p; Brown, e; Cun-ningham, p, the Negro race in the United State: calls upon the political partios of the ecuntry about ( meet in national con vention, to give due consideration te the raet question than whieh there is none more vital to the high welfare and future of this nation, It calls upon those parties. 1. For the untrammelled right of the Negro to vote under the identieal qualifications required of other eitizens. 2. For federal suppression of lynch: ing that erime which has become the shame and humiliation of this nation before the civilized world. 3. For federal aid to education, so distributed as to insure to every child, black and white, free common. school evluea tion, 4. For federal legislation against the'««Jim Crow?" ear in interstate tral fie, 5. For federal legislation against the policy of racial segregation in fed cral civil serviee, | 6." For the cnforeement at the thir teenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amend- ments to the constitution of the United States 7.. Por a clear and unequivoeal state: ment of the poliey of the United States government to respect the independence nf a sister republic, Haiti, THE FREEDMEN'S AID SOCIETY of the Methodist Episcopal Church Cincinnati, Ohio, Jane 2, 1920, ] HCWOR, TAC: PYRERDUCEs "The Freedmen's Aid society, whose diame was changed at the general eon- ferenee recently held in your city, and Which is now known as The Board — of Education for Negrovs of the Methodist Episcopal chureh, wishes to thank all the participants in the pageant, ‘The Moruing Light’? which was given at the auditorium ’on behalf of the society the afternoon of May 21, In thanking- ing the participants we wish to say that the comment of the thousands who were present and those in charge of the in- ter-board program which was rendered iu the auditorium is that the pageant was one of the best, if not the best giv- on during the general conference. The people young and oll participat- ing in the pageant have done the cdu- cational work, as carried on among our race by the Methodist Episeopal church, a great service, for the reason that it has stimulated interest in the work we are doing. We wish we could give the names of all the participants, but the list is not at our command. We offered prizes on behalf of our board to those who would do the very best in the parts assigned them. The judges have awarded these prizes as Follows: ‘The first prize of $5.00 to Mr. Chas. Dixon, 950 Fourteenth street place, who neted ‘the part of Unele Ned; the see- ond prize of $8.00 to Mr, Carroll Curt- ley, 1407 MeCormick street, who took the part of the young man going. to college, not knowing just his aim in life but encouraged by the president. He afterwards beeame a useful man and 2 credit to his people, a scene typical of o of the MANNS = Asbe° Cea 24 HOURS TED wisest Goo) | oer ae ———>S— many who have gone to schooi in the past and present. The third prize of $2.00 was given to Miss Mary Wool, 1613 East Vine strect. She acted the part of one of the college girls, who had been taken into school by a — young white lady missionary and trained to be a fine young lady, who preferred to remain with her white benefaetress and There were thousands of people in at tendance at the pageant, and the fact general impression made and the sue Moines for their help. 1, GARLAND PENN DO WE REALLY | MEAN WHAT WE gay? Ce WE RICOr te, SF URCROLRO Ns) A good deal has been spoken and writ ten about giving boys Christian leader ship, Are we sincere in these — state ments. Do we mean what we say! Have we the courage of our convie: tions? Assemble any group of thinking men and make the statement to the effect that the best investment that ean be made is in the field of right leadership for growing youth, and you will get in stant approval, When ‘you go a little farther and define right leadership. as Christian leadership, you will get en thusiastie assent from all those groups which represent organized Christianity, and you will get very general approval cvew outside of such organized groups. Present to any church assembly. the ‘theme of supplying growing boys with Christian leadership and you willbe ‘voted one of the popular speakers on the program. Discuss with parents the question of providing Christian leadership for their boys, and they will tell you that you are the best friend the horie has discov ered. Go before a group of laymen or seere- taries of the Young Men's Christian association and discuss work with boys und you will be greeted with the state: meng, to whieh there seems to be gen eral assent, that the work with the boys and_young’ men is without question the most important work the association has undertaken, Do Our Actions Square ‘With These Statements? How general do we find the ehureh— local or national—ranking the work with boys among its most. important tasks? How much is done in the way of training leadership in this field? ‘The { expenditure of money is frequently nt fair gauge; what portion of the elureh funds is devoted to systematic eultiva tion of future leadership in the fick! of work with boys? ‘True, some’ gains have been made for which all who feel a concern tor boy life ghould be grateful. But the question is a comparatively: simple one, easily answered: Measured by its effort and expenditure, what place is assigned iu the church’s program to the develop: ment of an adequate Christian leader- ship for boys? Ts it aetually, anywhere | near the front in the ehureli’s general, program? Again the question comes up, do we really believe that the furnishing of Christian leadership for the oncoming | millions of young people is the greatest | task of the church and its rélated or | ganizations? Have we faith in the power of Christ in the lives of boys and xirls? Do we know of any ather pos sible way to bring Christ to the youth vf our lind outside of providing Chris- \ ; 2 \s vr t= |e . 26 + 5 a = 7 ge tk Bia ee ii tth ae. ek 39 90 ings agp be ee 52 [bal ean AA dildo ae Sy re tren Eee FE det oa hala aa nae a —S ae jptenca NE oN a — Sh = Sa | , 25,000 MORE PORO’AGENTS WANTED, © | Equipped with the Very Latest Apparatus for Teaching the, a ' Poro System of Scalp and Hair Culture. | and all Branches of Beauty Culture . ‘ Terms Moderate Diplomas Given ‘ Write Today for Further Information vec cn, PORD'EOWEGE , |, : ‘oro Corner St. Louis, Mo. ‘ “Dept. A=5’ : ‘ tian leadership in both group activitios cand individual contact? Hf we belicve ae we say we do, we are dawdling and trifling: with this) matter. The Christian forecs in a given eam munity may rise to the necessity of pro viding Christian leadership for thy youth of that community—or they any merely discuss the atestion, Tn man exses. the matter has sot gone heyeud the diseussion siaze, Lot us ston whining about ditieutties and do the thing that ought to he done Let us face the situation squarely, and privilege of getting it within a. brict school generation lies right in our hands. EXPERT PRINTER JOINS DALLAS EXPRESS FORCE (By Associated Negro Press.) Dallas, Tex.—Alfred Clyee Washing ton has recently been appointed super intendent of the Dallas Express Pubs Fishing company. Mr, Washington is 2 graduate of the Amerienn printers! cost commission and has had x wide experi ence in the mechanical department of printing. He will bring to his mew po: sition modern methads of workmanship as well as new business ideas, He is very popular in the state of Pexas. Washington, D. Co—Sonator Wesley 1. dones has ‘intristiced 3 hill in the acnate which provides for an appropria: Captal City Giants Layton, tral or; Sounfers, ps Matton, e, pj Brown, ¢; Cun-ningham, p, maaan het 000eeteeeeetesetices fon by congress af a municipal bond is: Sle for the emistructinn af 1000 model, ny aud negro! hemes far por hite and eclorad temiats, the same to Ro thoieslit’ tie measiere will pass the canals Le orented or sohl ta theme at caste It ORGANIZE POST OF AMERICAN LEGION (Hy Assoriuted Negra Press.) Chatiavooga, ‘Pena —The + Phomas Freeman Post’? No. 82 of the Ameri ect legion, was arganized here last. Pri Gay night. The members of the Davis King post were present in large mum- Jers aud assisted in the organization. ‘ghe Freeman Post is the only post of colored men in this section of the state, FOR MEMORIAL BUILDING. By Associated Nezro Press.) Columbia, SCA. colored commis hos areanived i state wide esanpaisen in the interest of a colored soldier's me movil Leila te be ervated an the Compas af Chula aniversity, Prof J. by Washington is the seerctary atthe cumiissiion, One Wundres thensaand Hotiaes is needed for the building. SOUTH FACES FAMINE AS RACE WORKERS Go Roston, Muss, June 11.—Refusal of colored neople to return to the farms in the south is said to be a large contribu- ting factor to the threatening — food shortage now impending in all sections af the country. A movement is to start lore that will be used as one of the nieins to induce the south to change its attitude toward its Negro population, It is hoped that will be an effective means to forestall the threatened ‘famine.’ PSHAW, BOY, WE’RE SOME PUMPKINS, Ei? Memphis, Tenn., June 11.—The white people of the city are complaining that the colored people are taking undue ad- vantage of them on the street cars. It appears that the colored patrons of the ears crowd in the ears and appropriate most of the seats whieh become ‘col. ured’? as soon as they are oceupied by them. This action has eaused the whites much anneyanee because they are not allowed by law, to occupy @ seat along side a Negro, TROVIDING PROPER Giving Happiness. To give happiness and to do good is our only law, our anchor of salvation, our beacon Hght and our reason for existence —Tienr, Fredevia. Amiel: E. TRACY BLAGBURN CO. Notary Public REAL ESTATE AGENT Vacant Lots and Improved Property 1837 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake 774 Des Moines, Iowa JAMES B. MORRIS Attorney at Law and Notary Public Abstracts Examined, Real Estate for Sale. 907 Walnut. Phone W. 6135 Adv. OUT RATE DRUG CO. Willis Wolfe, Ph. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City 1000 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. N. W. Corner W. 2nd & Chestnut Sts. ½Block N. Interurban Station, Des Moines, Iowa. JOHNSON'S CAFE Meals at All Hours Popular Prices Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Prop. 308 W. Grand Ave. Phone Wal. 3545. BERT JOHNSON, Cleaner and Dyer Cleaning, Pressing, Altering, Repairing Work Called for and Delivered. We do first class work. Ph. Wal. 7374 1108 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa E. H. Haskins H. J. Haskins "The Store of Quality" HASKIN DRUG CO. Successors to E. L. Twining Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Mall Orders on all Preparations Promptly Filled W d live Northwest Corner Eleventh and Center ATHLETIC BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Cigars and Soft Drinks Shoe Shining 919 Center WELDON & STONE BROS., Props A New Soft Water Wet Wash Phone D. 572 V.L. JONES Formely of Jones ane Samuel Undertaker and Embalmer 725-9 Sixth Ave. Phone Market 820 Res. Walnut -4964 5 ROOM HOUSE FOR Water and gas, Price $1700 $200 down $20 per month call: James B. Morris Phone W. 718 907 Wal. St. FOWLER BROS. Funeral Directors 117 East Walnut Street Phone Maple 2548 LADY ATTENDANT Our Motto is "Service" THE FAMOUS Iowa Cleaning Co. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Hats Cleaned and Re-blocded Shining Parlors for Ladies and Gents, Auto Delivery Service 414 E. Walnut St. Phone M. [462 CHAS. O. WHITE, Mgr. COME TO McCree's Drug Store For Careful Prescription Service, Madam Walker's Hair Grower, Kashmir Preparations, High Brown Goods, Black and White Preparations, and Straightening Combs. . . Prompt Mail Order Service. 11th and Center St, Des Moines Market 1485 WADE H. McCREE Prescription Druggist CITY NEWS By Ada F. Hyde Miss Tabitha Mash, trained nurse, who has been in charge of the hospital at the Caliburn colored school, Caliburn, Ala., returned home Monday night to spend the summer in the city. En route home she spent several days visiting in St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo., Miss Carrie Watson, a teacher in St. Joseph, Mo., arrived in the city Saturday night to spend the summer with her mother, Mrs. Mollie Watson and other relatives. Mrs. Edward Guerrero and children who have been visiting her parents in St. Joseph, Mo., returned home Saturday night. Mrs. Georgia Billings and Mrs. Colete Mash of Spokane, Wash., are visiting their father and sister, Mr. Ike Curtley and Mrs. Bertha Hanger. Mrs. Fern Rhodes entertained Miss Lettie Yound and Miss Minnie Thomas of Chicago last week. Mrs. Ida Green and Mrs. Fern Rhodes will leave Saturday night for Waterloo and Newton, Iowa. Maurice Kelley was the happy recipient of an invitation to attend the graduation of George A. Moore of the Virginia seminary theological college. Mr. Moore was a delegate to the student's volunteer convention which met in Des Moines in January and is the son of Dr. A. Moore, who is a noted physician at Roanoke, Va. Mr. Henry Hill and Mr. Will Brown, both formerly of Des Moines spent several days in the city this week visiting friends. Mrs. Branham N. Hyde and little son, Robert Windsor will leave Saturday My ene and rooming house business at 308 Third street, with furniture and equipment.-Mrs. Addie M. Jones. Notice to Stockholders of the American Co- Operative Inv. Co. Notice to Stockholders of the American Co- Operative Inv. Co. The annual meeting of the Stockholders of the American Co-operative Investment Co., of Des Moines, Ia. will be held on Friday evening, June 18th, 1920 at 8:15 o'clock at Union Congregational Church, 10th and Park Streets. The annual reports and elections will be had. H E Wilson, Pres. J.G. Browne, Sec. Minneapolis, Minnesota We are now serving Oriental, Chinese and American dishes such as, Chicken Chop Suey, Fing Coep Eegg Frugin Plain-Chop Suey. Miles Etheridge, Pro. Expert and Experience CHIROPIDIST Mr. and Mrs. Speed Specialist We guarantee emediate releif and permanent cure Terms Reasonable Res. 2151 Layfayette St. Pho. W. 3024 Wateloo, Iowa Two ton master truck Do You Need Money? We arrange loans quickly and strictly privately on farnithre, pianos, and other personal property, without removal. PAY YOUR DEBTS with our money, and repay us in easy monthly payments. Write call or phone us for prompt, confidential and courteous service. DES MOINES LOAN CO. Established 1904 812 Centnry Bldg. Wal. 1486 17 Walnut Street Over Frankels' Clothing Store. PERSONAL REX'S CAFE REX'S CAFE 246 3rd, Ave. S. FOR SALE Reasonable Price Call Drake 1060 Des Moines morning for Pierre, S. D., where they will visit her father, Mr. Green Windsor. Mr. Elbert R. Hall has returned from Atlanta, Ga., where he went as a delegate to the N. A. A. C. p. convention. Mr. Mart Bradford spent a few days last week in Kansas City on business. Miss Zella White and Mrs. Raymond Dysart left Friday morning for Iowa City to attend the commencement of state university. PRESENTS PARENTS WITH CAR. Mr. Charles Stewart, Jr., superintendent of the mechanical department of the Central Auto Co., purchased and presented a Dodge touring car to his parents last week. ELECTED TO COUNTY CONVENTION At the primary election Monday, June 7 R. N. Hyde was elected delegate to the county convention. Miss Adah Hyde left Friday morning for Iowa City to attend the commencement exercises of the state university. Miss Banks arrived Monday from Nashville, Tenn., to be an assistant to Miss Virginia Robinson, secretary of the Tenth street Y. W. C. A. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Shaw spent Sunday visiting relatives and friends in Ottumwa. Mr. Harry Shaw for several years an efficient policeman left Monday night for Minneapolis with a view to locating in that city. Mrs. Frank P. Johnson, who has been spending a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Gravity, Iowa, returned home Wednesday accompanied by her father who will spend several weeks with her. Just as we go to press we learn of the death of Mr. Ike Curtley an old and highly respected citizen of this city. COMMUNITY CENTER NOTES The community center service at Thirteenth and Crocker streets is progressing. The activities will be enlarged after June 11 when the entire school building will be turned over to community service. Plans are being made for a great stags treat soon. The domestic science department will be open to the public after June 11 under the supervision of Miss Martha Loeffler. For particulars call Market 1111. The Sojourner Truth Dramatic Art club of community center will present, "Mrs. Polwiggs Waxworks," a snappy little one act play on Tuesday, June 15. Dancing will complete the entertainment. There will be a band concert Sunday afternoon assisted by the Music Lover's club. PLAY POSTPONED. "The Fruit of His Folly," the drama which was to have been given Tuesday, June 15 at West High school has been postponed on account of illness in the family of one of the participants. The new date will be announced later. CLUBS. The Mary B. Talbert club will meet Tuesday night, June 15 with Mrs. Mayweather, 1064 Fourteenth street. All members are asked to be present to hear the report of the delegates to the federation. Miss Gertrude Hyde was hostess to the Mary Church Terrell club Wednesday night. Miss Tabitha Mash one of the honorary members who has been in charge of the hospital at Calhoun colored school, Calhoun, Ala., was present. The next meeting will be Monday, June 14 with Miss Mash as hostess. The Calander club met last Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Pearl Brown Mr. and Mrs. Archie A. Alexander opened their beautiful new home in Highland park Tuesday night to a large number of their friends as a courtesy to their brother, Mr. Leonard Alexander. Fourteen tables were arranged for progressive whist in the livingroom, diningroom and solarium. Prizes for high score were received by Mrs. Emerald Mash and Mr. Harry Seymour, while Mr. and Mrs. William Buckner received the consolation prizes. Mr. Alexander received the guest prize. At the close of the evening refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. V. L. Jones, Mrs. C. W. Smith, Mrs. J. Q. Lindsey and Miss Daisy Clay RECEPTION FOR PASTOR. The members of Union Congregational church chg gave a reception on Friday night in honor of their new pastor, Rev. A. E. Lyles and wife. The following program was rendered under the direction of the committee, Mr. L. J. Shelton and Mrs. Ethel Jackson. Instrumental solo, Miss Dorothy Hughes; vocal solo, Miss Marjorie Williams; three minute talk, Mr. C. S. Stewart; instrumental solo, Miss Enola Thompson; three minute talks by Mr. Coleman! Mrs. J. T. Blagburn, Mrs. L. J. Shelton, Mrs. Gus Watkins; remarks by Rev. A. E. Lyles and including remarks by Mrs. A. E. Lyles. Refreshments were served in the church parlors. Two 4-room cottages on St. Joseph's avenue, $1,350.00 each. Fine high lots 50x100. Brick pavement. Terms like rent. New five-room house in Lake Park. Natural wood finish. Lot 50x132. Close to ear line, $1,700.00. $50.00 down, $17 per month including interest. Two 4-room houses in East Des Moines. Lots 50x132. Electric lights; good well. $1,300 each. $75.00 down, $15.00 month including interest. Five-room house on Amherst avenue, north of Hull. Electric lights, good well, lot 50x132, $1,900.00, $250,000.00 down, $20.00 per month. E. Tracy Blagburn Company Real Estate The Bystander COUNTY CONVENTION PLAY POSTPONED CLUBS SOME BARGAINS. O. E. S. NOTES. The members of Princess Oziel chapter No. 9 and Princess Zorah chapter No. 10, Order of the Eastern Star held their annual Esther day services last Sunday afternoon at the Maple Street Baptist church at which time Mrs. Henna Bitta Graves, a christian educator, addressed an address upon the history of the five heroines upon whose lives the order is founded, Mrs. Sue M. Brown, grand matron, gave the history of the order from its founding to date and Rev. S. Bates delivered the sermon. Mesdames Georgia Billings and William Mash, grand officers of the grand chapter of the state of Washington, were present and also delivered short addresses. Musical numbers were contributed by Mesdames Mattie Woods, Sallie Gater, Mrs. Bertha Long, W. M. of Oziel chapter, presided, Willia Booker and by the Maple street choir and a collection of nearly $25 was given to the church and pastor. ST. PAUL A. M, E. CHURCH. Rox S. L. Birt. pastor. Sunday is children's day and the children of the church will have charge of the program. The rally for the church pews will also be held Sunday. The pastor, Rev. Birt will attend commencement at Wilberforce, O. The Mite Missionary society will give a porch party Tuesday, June at the home of Mrs. John Mayweather, Fourteenth street. Mrs. Fannie Sonlin is chairman. Everybody come. Dr. Lyles of the Congregational church will address the Mother's club of St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday evening at 5 o'clock, Subject, "The Influence of Drew M. Chaceacte. Special music, Mrs. Helen Henry, president; Mrs. Ethel Williams, secretary. ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES Sunday, June 13 is children's day. We have arranged an excellent program for that day. Come father and mother encourage your offspring in their effort to advance the church and develop themselves. The school will open at 1:30 p. m. as usual. Whoseover will may come. OPEN BEAUTIFUL NEW HOME. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Alexander have just taken possession of their beautiful new bungalow at the corner of Fifth and Corning streets, which is the last word in architectural perfection. Mr. Alexander who is a well known civil engineer and contractor designed the house itself and superintended its construction. The house has five rooms consisting of a large living room which runs the full width of the house and which opens into a solarium; on the south there are two bedrooms with ample closet space, bathroom, breakfast alceve and kitchen. The woodwork is white enamel and mahogany French doors open from the living room into the rest of the house and casement windows are used in living room and solarium. The builtin features add much to the general attractiveness. In one end of the living room is a large brick fire place with builtin book cases on either side. In the diningroom a builtin buffet while a cozy breakfast alceve off from the kitchen completes these features. Quite in keeping with the excellent taste shown throughout the house is the white tiled bathroom. The kitchen is in white enamel with red tile floor. Mahogany furniture with grey velour cushions is used in the livingroom. Beautiful oriental rugs set off the highly polished floor and Maxfield parish paintings in soft blues and greys adorn the rough tinted walls. Mahogany is also used in the diningroom and bedrooms. In the solarium brown frosted wicker furniture harmonize with the grey tiled floor. The lighting scheme is especially worthy of mention as a soft glow is radiated from inverted handpainted domes in livingroom and diningroom. A large porch across the entire front supported by red brick pillars completes the exterior which is done in two inch weatherboarding. The Capital City Giants of Des Moines and the Swift's Giants of St Joseph, Mo., reputed to be two of the fastest semi-pro all-colored saluted ball teams played a fast and interesting game last Saturday and Sunday at Western league park. A crowd of about 900 fans witnessed the game Sunday and much enthusiasm was prevalent. The fact that there are so many Missourians in Des Moines makes about an equal division of interest in the two teams. Route Manager J. L. Washington has closed a contract with Manager M. J. Bradford for a decisive game to be p. m. at Western league park. played here Sunday, June 13 at 3:30. This game promises to bring out the real mettle of the two teams as each claims supremacy over the other. Base ball fans are promised real excitement and full value between these sons of visiting team has played in Charlton ham when they cross bats Sunday. The this week and has engagements in the state or the balance of this month. Bat- TO OUR CITY SUBSCRIBERS. We wish to bring to the attention of our readers the fact that the Bystander is mailed from our office not later than five thirty every Friday evening. After it leaves our office we have no further jurisdiction over it and if you do not receive it on Saturday it is the fault of the post office and not ours. We are anxious to give you prompt and courteous service and feel that we have done our duty when we get your papers into the post office by the above mentioned time—The Bystander Publishing company. Waterloo's Chief Hair Dresser Waterloo's Chief Hair Dresser Mrs Rosa Robinson, Specialist. 1st Treatment $1.50 Ever Two weeks 50 Cents 3 weeks more than 4 weeks $1. I gauratee to rebirth dominant Hair. Phone Block 3985 125 Bates St. JOHN L. THOMPSON ATTY.-AT-LAW Has re-organized The Fastest Colored Ball Club in the State of Iowa We fill engagements for Home Coming Carnivals or any kind of Attraction with a clean Exhibition. Address all Communications To: M. J. Bradford, Manager. 757 West 9th Street DES MOINES, IOWA You can'tbeatthese HOUSES Dandy 6 room all modern house. Paving all in and paid for. Good lot and excellent location. $2750, $750 down, balance in payments of $150 each six months. 8 room modern house. Good location. $4,000; $1000 down, $200 each six months. James B. Morris 907 Walnut St. Phone W. 718 CONFERENCE HELD Conference on Self Determination and Rights of Small Peoples Held ASSESS Aecera, Gold Coast, West Africa, June 11.—The Pan-African conference which met here to discuss the rights of the black people in Africa and the means of obtaining self determination closed March 15. Questions of the disgraceful land laws, resolutions culling for equal rights and opportunities for natives, education, all problems especially the need of a West African university, were thoroughly discussed. A fund of $500,000 was authorized to finance delegations to England to work for African rights, before parliament. Gold Coast immediately put up $35,000 and during the conference raised $15,000 more. Hutton Mills, president of the conference gave 1,000 guinacas. M. Dove leader of Sierra Leone gave 250 pounds. All Africa is aroused by the cable-grams sent from Aecera telling of the intention of the conference to go over the heads of the governors of the provinces and take the complaints of the natives to parliament itself. SPRINGFIELD HOTEL KEEPER APOLOGIZES Forced Boston College Man to Eat in the Kitchen But Didn't Mean To. Springfield, Mass., June 11.—Fear that the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People would take action against him led George Leonard, white manager of the Hotel Bridgeway to make a public apology last week. The Boston college track team came to Springfield for a meet with the Springfield training school. With the team was William A, Walker, who happens to be colored. The white bus boy denied Walker the privilege of breakfasting in the dining room with the rest of the team and escorted him to the kitchen and assigned him to a dirty place in the culinary regions. The case was reported to the N. A. A. C. P. and the manager of the hotel immediately declared that the bus boy had acted without authority and that it would not happen again. To Make Screws Held. When screws are driven into a plaster wall they may be made firm enough to hold considerable weight if they be withdrawn, wrapped with cotton string and dipped into plaster of parts until sufficient adheres to fill the hole in the wall and to permit some of it to be forced behind the plaster. This latter forms a plug that holds the screw firm. A GIVEN HALF MILLION Nashville, Tenn., June 11.—The general education board of New York has granted to Fisk university $500,000, according to an announcement made here last week by Dr. F. A. McKenzie, president of the university. The sum is a portion of the special Rockefeller $50,000,000 fund given last Christmas for the increase of college teachers' salaries. Possession of the capital sum will be contingent on the raising of $1,500,000 by the university authorities. Interest from the sum will, however, be available to Fisk immediately. Half of the $2,000,000 thus available must be devoted to a permanent endowment fund by the terms of the gift. Alumni of Fisk have already started a campaign to raise a portion of the $1,500,000. Hon. Franklin K. Lane, former secretary of the interior, has announced his acceptance of a position on the board of trustees of the university. The university is applying for admission to the general annuity plans of the Carnegie foundation. GIVES EACH OF HER TWELVE CHILDREN $700 Paris, Tex., June 11.-Mrs. Minnie Smith, widow of Peter Smith, a well-to- do farmer who died recently at Honey Grove, had a family reunion last week, which was attended by twelve of her children. After dinner she presented each of them with a cheek for $700, making a total gift of $8,400. In a statement to a Defender reporter Mrs. Smith declared she was making the gift with the idea of giving her childi a "start in life." She is said to be very wealth. WOMEN GET INCREASE OF PAY. Washington, D. C., June 11.-Thousands of young colored women, employees of the bureau of engraving and printi will be benefited by the winning of the fight in their behalf for increased pay, the house of representatives voting 230 to 36 to make the basic salary $2.80 a day, a very good increase, in view of the fact that the pay was formerly $2.37. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, July term, A, D., 1920. Lillian Minor, Plaintiff. vs. Fines Minor. To Fines Minor. Defendant Plaintiff. You are hereby notified that the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause is filed in the office of the clerk of the District Court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you an absolute divorce from the bond of matrimony on the grounds of desertion. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the July term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the fifth day of July, 1920, default will be entered against' you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. this fifth day of May, 1920. GERTRUDE E. RUSH, Attorney for Plaintiff. For Sick Horses. For administering medicine to a horse an inventor has patented a hollow, perforated bit with a funnel at one end. R. N. 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 THOMPSON CAT-LAW WE A SPECIALTY Rent Property 6th and Mulberry TAL CITY GIANTS LL CLUB The Fastest Colored the State of Iowa --- IOWA NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Buckner have returned home from Rochester, Minn., where they have been visiting their sister, Mrs. John Downing. Mr. Anna Spencer and the Misses Mario Flemings and Bessie Berdoe attended the banquet given in Mason City. Friday night. Mr. Harris and Mr. Reed of Spencer spent decoration day in the city. Mrs. George Walden died at her home in Estherville, Iowa last Friday following an illness of ten days. Mrs. Walden will be greatly missed by her many friends for she formerly resided here before moving to Estherville. She is survived by her husband and a host of relatives. Her remains were taken to Meridian, Miss., for burial. Mr. Luther Brown is back in our city again. Mrs. Frank Perkins who has been quite ill is able to be out again. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Washington of St. Joseph, Mo., are in the city for an indefinite stay. They are playing with the Perkins orchestra. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Dishman have moved into their new home which they recently purchased. The K. of P. lodge held their annual sermon at the church last Sunday. Rev. B. M. Jones of Coppin chapel had charge of the service and a large crowd was in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Coffman have purchased a new home on Nineteenth and Third avenue south and will move into same soon. Mr. Sam Hayes has purchased a new Reo car from the Waterman Sales company. Miss Leatia Hudson of St. Paul is in the city visiting at the home of her father, Mr. S. Hudson. The dance given last Tuesday at the Harris cafe was well attended. Music was furnished by the Perkins jazz orchestra. FT. MADISON NOTES Lawyer Woodson was in the city on business. Mrs. Staey Flouenoy of Topeka, Kan. was in the city visiting relatives. Mrs. James Wicks of Mt. Pleasant is visiting her granddaughter, Mrs. Raymond Black. There were a few young people attended the dance in Burlington. Mr. William Redd and Mr. Charles Prentice were Keokuk visitors. Mr. and Mrs. William Shepard are the proud parents of a eleven pound baby girl. Both mother and baby are doing nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods of Burlington were here to decorate the grave of their son, Price. While here they stopped with Mr. and Mrs. R. Bradford. The members of the A. M. E. church are glad to have their pastor back again. We hope them success in the repair of their church. Mr. Raymond Black has returned home from Indianapolis, Ind., where he motored to the races. Mr. Ike Brfown and Mr. Wilson both have new cars. OSCEOLA NEWS Our third quarterly meeting and love feast of the circuit was held at St. Paul A. M. E. church, May 19 quarterly meeting and conference Thursday, May 20. All reports showed an increase. Money raised $105.81, with three additions to the church. In the absence of Presiding Elder Rev. T. B. Stovall, Rev. Rhononcee, pastor of Council Bluffs preached a very able sermon and held the quarterly conference. Rev. C. P. Jones, pastor of the Oseceola circuit was in Creston, Iowa, looking over the field. In view of organizing a mission there, The field looks very good. A large number of the people took advantage of the nice weather Sunday and attended services both morning and evening. The pastor preached from "Christian Living" in the morning, 1 John 2-6. Evening, "Christian Practice," Titus 11-12. Mr. John Draden was out of the city a few days on business. The Decoration day program was held at Osceola Sunday, May 30 at 1:30. Out of town guests were Mrs. Matilda Wilson, Miss P. Wilson, Mrs. Bertha Thomas, Mr. Fred Lankford of Des Moines, Henry Richmond of Chariton, Iowa. While in the city they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Draden. They departed for their homes Monday evening. Mrs. Della Bryant, Mr. Samuel Bryant and Mrs. Campbell of Des Moines were Osceola visitors during the decoration day and were guests of Mrs. Mary Bryant. The pastor of Osceola circuit spent a few days in Des Moines last week on business and also visited his relatives and friends. The Clark county Sunday school convention was held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday, June 2. The pastor represented the St. Paul A. M. E. school at that convention. St. Paul A. M. E. church is hoping to have just as good a children's day program as Easter. Sermon Sunday morning will be to the children. We urge all parents to send their children, Service will be held at 10:30. Mrs. Sarah Draden has not been very well the past week, but at this writing is able to be out again. Mrs. Langford of Des Moines who came through our city last week on route to Des Moines stopped over night and was the house guest of Mrs. Mary Bryant. They departed for Des Moines Friday morning at S. a. m. The pastor of the Osceola circuit CURED HER FITS Mrs. Pau Gram, residing at 916 Fourth Street. Milwaukee, Wis., recently gave out the following statement: "I had suffered with Fits (Epipilepsy) for over fourteen years. Doctors and medicine did me no good. It seemed that I was beyond all hope of relief, when at last I secured a preparation that cured me sound and well. Over ten years have passed and the attacks have not returned. I wish everyone who suffers from this terrible disease would write to L. Lepso, 1941 Island Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis., and ask for a bottle of the same kind of medicine which he gave me. He has generously promised to send it prepaid, free, so anyone who writes him."—Adv. 112 Millions used last year to KILL COLDS HILL'S CASCARA QUININE BROMIDE Standard cold remedy for 20 years in toilet formulas, sure no opiates—breaks up a cold in 24 hours—relieves grip in 3 days. Money back if it fails. The genuine bog has a Red top with Mr. Hill's picture. At All Drug Stores spen#a fe wdays in Chariton, Iowa last week on business. When you have any more news of importance please give them to the pastor before Monday at noon. Mrs. Emma Peniston is not very well at this writing. We hope for her a speedy recovery. Mr. Wilson and son and daughter was called to Osceola Sunday. While here they attended the ball game between Decatur City and Osceola. Score being 8 Decatur City, Osceola, 0. Don't cry boys we cannot win always. CLINTON, IOWA. (A. A. Rush.) Esther day was most fittingly observed on Sunday, June 6 by Leah chapter O. E. S. The service was held at 3 o'clock at Bethel A. M. E. church instead of the regular sermon which is delivered on this occasion, a program of musical and literary import was given, which proved satisfactory to all present, and thoroughly in keeping with the occasion. The Eighth avenue home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Thompson was the scene of a social gathering recently of young folks on the occasion of the party given in honor of the birthdays of their daughter, Isabelle and Miss Helen Slater. They were the recipients of a number of beautiful presents. The various pastimes of the younger set were indulged in until a late hour, when the guests repaired to their homes wishing the young ladies many happy birthdays. William Williams, Jr., has accepted a position with the C. & N. W. at their new depot. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas are visiting relatives in Michigan. Mrs. William Henderson was confined to her home this week on account of illness. Mrs. Holland Williams Mrs. Alantha Stewart, and daughter, Elizabeth, attended the meeting or the Woman's federation in Davenport. St. John's day will be observed at Bethel A. M. E. church Sunday, June 26 by MeNeil lodge. Numbers from Museatine and Davenport are expected to be present. A number of our people attended the dance at Black Hawk Watch tower a few weeks ago, at Rock Island. Rev. W. W. Russell left for Chicago Sunday night to attend the republican convention. He will perform the duties of an usher by appointment. Troop 17, Boy Scouts took part in the memorial day parade, with their Scout Master, Rev. W. W. Russell. Mrs. Phoebe Cook of Buxton was a guest a few days ago at the home of Mrs. Mary Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. W. C Davis. Mr. and Mrs. W, C. Davis have gone to Grand Rapids, Mieh, for an indefinite visit. All persons knowing themselves to be delinquent will please settle at their earliest convenience. The management does not wish to stop a paper on account of lack of pay. The subscribers will also get a reputation that would be disreducible should this have to be done, so arrange to settle when the agent calls. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Services were attended at Malone chapel Sunday in great crowds. In the morning the pastor preached a wonderful sermon. The meeting was then turned into a good spiritual consecration meeting. Proceeds of the day day amounted to $30.00. Mrs. John Shores has been elected to represent the Eastern Stars at Des Moines, Iowa, May 14. Among the students to graduate from the high school June 11 will be Miss Vivian Stubblefield and Mr. Artie Smith. Mrs. Anna-Mae Asken has gone to Chicago to visit relatives and friends. Friends of Malone chapel are glad to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher back again. They have been in Des Moines attending the sedside of their son while he was spending his last moments on earth. Mrs. Arthur Knight will depart for Iowa City next week and she will carry her littlegraddaughter, Lillie Mae, who is suffering from a curved spine, which was caused when she slipped down on some ice during the winter. Her granddaughter will be under the care of a good physician while there. Mrs. Maude Anthony lost her grandmother last week and friends wish to express their sympathy during her sad bereavement. The Junior Missionary society was highly entertained by Miss Rosebud Williams last Thursday evening and will meet at the parsonage this Thursday. Rev. Cushon, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church was given a big surprise Monday evening at his church. Many were present to celebrate his seventy-second birthday. Miss Nettie Adams Lewis has been elected to represent Malone chapel A.M. E. Sunday school at the Sunday school convention which convenes in Des Moines Fellow members of the Boston university track team wanted to clear out the place if the apology had not been forthcoming. CEDAR RAPIDS Saturday was field meet day for the grade and junior High school and out of 500 boys, six were colored. They also won three first places as follows: Fred Waite, gold medal in put ball, thirty-seven one-half feet; Burrell Wilson, first place, blue ribbon in relay; Robert Boone, first place, blue ribbon in midget relay. Mrs. Lucile Byers and son Ishamel came from Chicago Saturday for an indefinite stay in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Mobile Neal, Mrs. Roberta Miller attended the federation at Davenport as delegates from the C. R. & B. club. Mrs. Pugh was delegate from the city federation. MACON MO. NEWS. The rally which started Sunday at the Vine Street and Broadway Baptist church was quite a success. $1,159.42 was realized. The rally will close July 4. Mr. Tom McElroy and wife of Ottumwa, Iowa, spent a few days in Macon, the guest of relatives. Miss Alma McElroy is visiting friends in Plattsburg, Mo. Miss Bertina Young is spending a few days in Kansas City, Mo. Rev. and Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood and two children will leave soon for a visit in Marion, Ala. Mrs. Aleata Jackson and Miss Lucille O. Harris will shop Friday in Moberly. Mr. Quay Herndon passed through Macon Friday en route for Mason City, Iowa. Joe Ancell, Zantneese Brown and Miss Nina Grant has returned home from Quindara, Kan., where they have been attending school. Mrs. Roy Ford of Moline, Ill., spent a few days in Macon the guest of relatives. Mrs. Mary A. Smith and daughter, Miss Herndandus of Keokuk Iowa are visiting relatives in the city. Mrs. Anna DeWitt of Des Moines Iowa, departed for her home. Mr. Cap Austin and Mr. Henry McGill remains the same. Mrs. Smith departed Monday few Jefferson City, Mo., where she will attend the teacher's institute. Mrs. Flora Jackson of Ardmore, Mo., spent Saturday in Macon. W. C. HELD AT DAVENPORT, IA. Iowa State Federation of Colored Womans clubs. President, Mrs. Elinna Gresham, Cedar Rapids; first vice president, Roberta Bailer, Buxton; second vice president, Mrs. Gus Nichols, Des Moines; recording secretary, Selba Johnson, Keokuk; corresponding secretary, Iona Weatheral, Cedar Rapids; treasurer, Mrs. Jessie E. McClaim, Des Moines; organizer, Mrs. Katie Brooks, Buxton; chaplain, Mrs. E. Baker, Buxton; parlementarian, Mrs. Braups, Davenport; statistician, Mrs. Alberta Graham, Ottumwa. Heads of departments—Education, Mrs. Lillian Smith, Des Moines; social service, Mrs. Flora Walker, Davenport; music, Mrs. Johnny Shaw, Des Moines; household economists, Mrs. Mabelia Neal Cedar Rapids; young women, Miss Harrison, Davenport; temperance, Mrs. Lizzie Washington, Albia; clinics, Miss Coleman, Buxton; health, Mrs. Colleen Jones, Des Moines; program, Mrs. A. G. Clark, Oskaloosa; auditor, Mrs. Edna Garden, Davenport; credentials, Mrs. Minnie Grey, Cedar Rapids. Next meeting, Cedar Rapids, 1921. The state federation's nineteenth annual session was largely attended. The scholarship committee did excellent work during the year raising over $1,700.00 out of which the Iowa federation home was purchased at Iowa City, 943 Iowa street. The representatives to the national federation of colored women's club which convenes at Tuskegee, Ala., will be Mrs. Elnora Gresham, and Mrs. Martha White. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. (Special to Bystander) The C. R. and B. club meet at the home of Mrs. Alice Neal, 82 Eighth avenue west. For the installation of officers for the ensuing term. The following officers was installed by Mrs. Elnora Gresham, the state president of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs. President, Mrs. Ada Green; vice president, Mrs. C. B. Crushion; secretary, Miss Lucille Phillips; assistant secretary, Mrs. Roberta Miller; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mary Walker; treasurer, Mrs. Mattie F. Baker; parlimentarian, Mrs. Bertie Williams; journalist, Mrs. Susie Pugh; chapain, Mrs. Ella Floyd. After the installation the hostess served a dainty lunch and we adjourned to meet Mrs. Emma Thomas, 304 South First street west Wednesday, June 16 at 2 p. m. Mr. Daniel Neal of Springfield, Ill., is visiting his son, Mr. George Neal. Mrs. Lueille Phillips and son Ishmael are home again after six months' visit in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Jackson entertained Mr. and Mrs. Davis Phillips at dinner Sunday. Mr. Elmer Hurst returned from Waterloo Tuesday. Mr. Jack Byrd has purchased the Baker's restaurant on the corner of Eighth avenue and H street. Lucille Phillips, Secretary. CLARINDA IOWA Mrs. W. A. Mitchell of Maryville, Mo., spent Decoration day in Clarinda, also visited her daughter, Mrs. Dewey Griggs. Mrs. Georgia Walker was called home on account of the illness of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of Gravity, Iowa with their daughter and sister, Mrs. Mabel Johnson of Des Moines spent Sunday in $ ^{1} $ Clarinda visiting at the home of Mrs. Robert Franklin. Mrs. Lou Nash has returned home from Des Moines where she has been several weeks visiting. Mrs. Mary Knight has returned home to Sioux City after visiting her sisters, Mrs. Albert Cason and Mrs. Carrie Roberts. Mrs. T. G. Jones is visiting home folks and friends in Cararina this week. Miss Dorothy Fields of Plattsburg, Mo., is visiting her cousins, Mrs. R. T. Lane and Mrs. Give Nowling. Mr. Leonard Nowling returned home Saturday from St. Joe where he has been visiting relatives and friends. She repps a fine trip. Mrs. Ed Pemberton returned home Thursday from Des Moines where she has been at the bedside of her father-in-law, Mr. Noah Pemberton, who lay very sick. While there she also was visiting with friends as Mrs. Pemberton used to lve in Des Moines. She felt at home and was glad to greet her old THE BYSTANDER Ishamel or an in- tata Mill- Daven- B. & B. from the friends once more. Owing to her father's illness she did not get around to all. There were several luncheons for her. All aboard for the Sunday school convention at Waterloo, Iowa, June 15. We are glad to say Mrs. Ella Nowling is improving at this writing. Mrs. Georgia Howe of Bedford, Ia., spent Saturday and Sunday in Clarinda visiting with friends and decorating loved ones graves. Little Kathleen Driggs is able to be out again after being confined to her bed for several weeks. We are glad to know Clarinda has one colored jitney owned and run by Mr. George Jones. Please phone news, 128R. MASQI: CITY ITEMS. the banquet given for the benefit of the colored community center was very successful, Mer Herbert Wright of Des Moines was the chief speaker of the evening and made a very creditable address. He was able to put the subject before the people in a manner that was authoritative because of his experience. Mr. Horace Spencer and Mr. Paul Scott also spoke, their remarks being both appropriate and to the point. The movement now has a tidy little sum of money to its credit with which to start on its harder task of finding and equiping rooms. The committee in charge of the work is made up of the following: Mrs. Maud M. Brewton, chairman; Thos. C. B. Tylter, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Charles Smith; Miss Arteva Williams, Richard Brown, Harvey Spencer and Horace Spencer. Mrs. Brewton entertained the Ladies Aid society at its last meeting. Esther day was fittingly observed last Sunday. A nice attendance being out. A monster rally is about to be launched by Rev. McAllister and the members of the Union Memorial church. I am told that one thousand dollars is their mark. Mr. and Mrs. Merical expect to leave for Lake Okobojie the latter part of the week. Mr. Merical was engaged in business there last summer and has now branched out on a much larger scale. Mrs. Anna Spenceer, Miss Fleming and Miss Bourdeaux all of Fort Dodge spent several days in the city. They came to be present at the community center banquet, but friends saw to it that the young ladies were not allowed to return too soon. A group of children under the tutelage of Mrs. Ida Smith gave a splendid entertainment at the Tabor hall. The work of the children was excellent and the refreshment afterwards were toothsome but the attendance was not as great as it generally is when the little folks give an entertainment. The mother and sister of Mr. John Roberts have moved here from Buxton. Mr. Roberts has enlarged his home and his mother will live with him and look after his four little children who lost their mother a little over a year ago. Brown and Tucker are operating an excellent taxi line. They are using two brand new ears, a Buick and a Haynes. I believe the Haynes is a little the niffiest taxi in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Butcher of Fort Dodge are visiting in the city with the parents of Mrs. Butcher, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis. They have been in Kansas for the past two months where Mr. Butcher had the sad misfortune to lose his mother. A sister of Mr. Butcher accompanied them and will in the future make her home with her brother. Mrs. Butcher will be remembered as the talented pianist who lived here a few years ago.* The ball team went to Manly and were defeated seven to nine. I am told by good authority that the locals outplayed their opponents but that luck was the deciding factor in their defeat. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Miss Cleo Page of Macon City, Mo. visited in the city the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bert Bramble and with other friends. The Kensington held a delightful picnic last week. The moonlight picnic social held at the residence of Mrs. John Greenup was a decided success. The mother's council met at the home of Mrs. Handy's June 2. A very interesting meeting was held. Mrs. Susie Receser read a paper "Should Women Marry Men to Reform Them." Mrs. Receser handled the paper well and brought out the points that it did not pay to marry a man to reform him. The King's Daughters held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Anna Anderson. A very nice time was had. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Ruthena McCracken. Mrs. Perry Greenup and son who were week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Greenup returned to their home in Ottumwa today. Mr. Engene Bouley of I. W. C. returned to his home today after the close of a successful school year. Miss Etta Seavey who has been attending Wesleyan left for Ottumwa Monday to make a short visit with relatives before going to her home in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Will Burnaugh left for Chicago Monday where she will attend the graduation of her daughter, Miss Madalien from the training course of Provident hospital. Mr. Edwin Boston and little niece, Betty Lou, returned to their home in Boone, Iowa last Monday. Mrs. George Jackson was a caller in Fairfield last Monday. Mrs. George Jackson does shampooing and hair dressing. Give her a call. Mr. Charles Fitzgerald was hurriedly taken to the hospital in Burlington last Saturday. Last reports was that he was better. Mr. and Mrs. Geo, Colson of Fairfield were visitors in the city last Sunday. Masters Louie and Lloyd Hubbard of Fairfield visited in the city recently. Mrs. Tillie Williams went to Burlington last Monday to consult a specialist. Mrs. Williams has been in poor health for quite awhile. Having taken a course in Mme. C. J. Walker's hairdressing, Mrs. Louise Greenup is ready to do shampooing. Mr. W. O. Perkins of Farmington, Iowa is visiting his aunt, Mrs. Ed Reeser, Now I Can Go to the Dance! "I did not feel like going anywhere when my complexion was so awfully bad. It almost disfigured me, and I was ashamed. But now, I have the bright, clear, smooth complexion that every woman ought to have and can have if she will only use the wonderful Palmer's "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment. It acts like magic." For the woman who cares for her personal appearance, a good complexion is everything. Palmer's "SKIN-SUCCESS" Ointment will give it to you. Your druggist knows ask him. PALMER'S "SKIN-SUCCESS" REGISTERED IN U.S. PATENT OFFICE Ointment Palmer's SKIN-SUCCESS Ointment—35c.75e Palmer's HAIR-SUCCESS Dressing—35c Palmer's SKIN-SUCCESS Soap—25c The Morgan Drug Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Lights for Sick Room. When, as in case of sickness, you wish a soft, warm light in a room, rather than the glare that an electric light imparts, make little bags of china silk (any color desired), and put them over each bulb. It is well to run elastic around the edge of the circle, which you cut from the silk, so that the bulb can be easily removed by just slipping out of the bag. Nothing New Linder Sun The strings of blue beads that the modern girl dons to ward off bronchitis are merely new versions of the strings of blue beads worn in Egypt 1000 years before Christ to keep diseases of the chest at bay, says a writer in the Philadelphia North American. The tiny sealed bottle of mercury which she carried to ward off rheumatics had its prototype in bottles of a strange elixir used in India 30 centuries and more ago. Exaggerated. When we reflect upon the white of an egg that has been sitting around in the refrigerator, apparently waiting to be used up in something, almost ever since we can remember, we think that all this talk about the American housewife's reckless extravagance is somewhat exaggerated after all—Columbus (Ohio) State Journal. Developing Self-Control. Self-control may be developed in precisely the same manner as we tone up a weak muscle—by little exercises day by day. Let us each day do, as mere exercises of discipline in moral gymnastics, a few acts that are disagreeable to us, the doing of which will help us in instant action in our hour of need.—W G Jogdan. For Round Shoulders. An excellent exercise to straighten round shoulders—good for girls or women who have to sit a good deal—is performed by placing a thin stick or wand across the back and letting it run out through the bent elbows. The arms are bent so that the hands rest on the chest. Keep the arms and shoulders pressed back and down and walk about the room in this way for five or ten minutes. Abdications of History Ever since dynasties have existed there are records of kings having abolished from one cause and another. Far back in the misty past one monarch gave up his throne because he was "wearied with dominion"; another retired out of preference for the freedom of private life; a third laid down his crown because his schemes failed; still another abdicated in a fit of melancholy; and there are two instances in which kings left their thrones because they were unable to cope with national crises. Mrs. Jackson's Epileptic Fits Conquered Her own story of her remarkable deliverance. New Jersey Chemist offers generous supply of the wonderful remedy free. FREE to all sufferers from Epilepsy, St. Vitus Dance, or similar nervous disorders, a generous trial bottle [full $1.25 size] with valuable book on the treatment of these diseases, on application to Dr.R.H.Kline Co., $1 White St., Red Bank, N.J. Special To The Des Moines Readers I take great pleasure in using this cool Corner of the "Bystander", yet, its unknown to the Editor, (Please don't mention it she might overlook it.) to tell you that I am glad to be in your city and state. I am a Mississippian I am here to help your Editor. Hospitality is well appreciated. I wish to thank the Ministers and church workers heartily for the invitations to allow me to sit with them in their churches and societies. I like the spirit of doing things in a business and in a first-class way. This exhibited in negro business enterprises here. Surely if some can rise, we all have the God given power, try. I am yours for the Master, and service. Chas, M' Shed, Assistant Printing Dept. Bystander Office,