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15,000 BLKS MAKING PREPARATIONS TO COME TO KANSAS CITY NEXT AUGUST. KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 9. Special trains will be run from Birmingham, Atlanta, Minneapolis, St. Louis, two from Chicago, two from Washington, New York, Boston, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Hampton, Va., Norfolk, Va., Richmond, Va., Tulsa, Muskogee, Oklahoma City and special pullmans are coming from every important city in the courtyard. The Elks convention will bring more Negro visitors to our city than we have ever witnessed before at any other convention. Every band in the two Kansas Cities has been engaged for that week; Milford's Second regiment band has been secured as the official band for the local Elks. Visiting bands will come from Chicago, St. Louis, Tulsa, Topeka, Baltimore and Washington; others will be heard from later. The Eighth regiment band of Chicago will furnish music for the grand ball. The Elks grand ball will be held on Tuesday night, August 24 at convention hall and more than ten thousand will attend you had better secure your reservations for boxes now. Several parties from New York, Washington, Chicago, Boston and Cleveland have sent in reservations for boxes for the grand ball. Yes it is strictly a dress affair. The old town is going to be decorated as never before. Start now to get out the old flags and show the visitors from the east what a real city we have. The new Lincoln theatre has been secured for the business sessions of the Elks convention; 'Lyric hall' has been secured for the whole week as the general headquarters for the Kansas City Elks; Lincoln High school has been secured for the business sessions of the grand temple; two hundred and fifty temples will be represented; five hundred Elks lodges will send delegates; five hundred Elks and their friends will leave Chicago on a special train arriving here Sunday, August 22. The Grand Exalted Ruler, Hon. Geo. W. F. M. Mechen of Baltimore, accompanied by his family will arrive here Sunday morning, August 22 and will be met at the station by every member of Mid West lodge in uniform headed by the Second Regiment band and will be escorted to the general headquarters. Every citizen of this city should turn out and take up their position on Eighteenth street and give the big man of the Elks a hearty welcome. The Elks grand lodge sermon will be held at Allen chapel on Sunday night, August 22. LIBERTY PARTY STARTS CAMPAIGN New York City, July 9.—With the aim of polling a million votes for a colored man as president of the United States, the New Liberty party has been put on foot here. The leaflet sent out by the Challenge Magazine, official organ of the new party revolt, as announced against the old parties and all they stand for. "We mean to abolish Jim Crowism and lynching. We swear to Almighty God," says the leaflet, continuing: "Jim Crowism and lynching are the two blackest evils on earth today. Protest? You have done that 500 years. Ask help from the republican party. You have done that for fifty years. Turn to the democrats? You're foolish. The only difference between these two parties is the name and the emblem. They both represent the same thing, the same multitude of evils. "We don't want any of the numerous half-hearted candidates now aspiring for the presidency. Speaking of lynching the leaflet says: "The Hun who shot down priests and Red Cross nurses in war times is a ministering angel compared to those cowards of America who, in droves, afraid to attempt it alone, burn a black man, woman or child. Put one in a roped square with a single black man. He will have hysteries. Put him with his clausesmen and he is the bravest dog that ever trod forth under the stars to avenge a woman's honor with a sword or knife. "Jim Crowism and lynching are the two blackest evils since the assassination of Christ." SIXTEEN NOMINATED IN Charleston, W. Va., July 9.-Sixteen colored men were nominated in the recent primaries. Three are nominated for the house of delegates, six for justices of the peace, and seven elected as members of the county executive committee in McDowell county. W. W. Saunders of Charleston, is state superintendent of schools. T. G. Nutter of Charleston and Henry J. Capeheart of McDowell county, both at present members of the house of delegates are renominated to succeed themselves. H. H. Bailey of Fayette county is another man nominated for the house of delegates. MUSCATINE NEWS NOTES. (Mildred Lovh) Miss Sylvia Mason left early Sunday morning for Washington, Iowa, to spend the day with Miss Elizabeth Redd. She will leave Washington Sunday night for What May Happen WE MAY HAVE TO RAISE THE SUBSCRIPTION PRICE TO $2.00 IF A COLLECTOR HAS TO COME FOR IT AS IT COSTS ABOUT $.50 PER SUBSCRIBER TO TRAVEL OVER THE STATE AND COLLECT. WE CAN DO VERY NICELY. ON $1.50 IF YOU WILL SEND IT IN. Your Picture WE WILL BE GLAD TO PRINT A PICTURE OF YOU AND A BRIEF STORY OF YOUR LIFE, IF YOU WILL TAKE CARE OF THE EXPENSE WHICH WILL BE $5,00 FOR CUT AND TWO INCHES OF MATTER, AND FIETY ORNITS FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INCE. AN INTERESTING PAPER FIFTY CENTS FOR EACH ADDITIONAL IN THIS WAY YOU CAN HELP US PRINT AN INTERESTING PAPER AND WE WILL HAVE YOUR PICTURE TO USE AT YOUR DEATH, MARRIAGE OR ELEVATION TO SOME OFFICE, BOOST, PAY And Read The Bystander DOUBT APPEAR Doctor Discredits Girl's Statement That She Was Assaulted by Circus Renstabouts Duluth, Minn., July 9.—An investigation conducted into the alleged assault committed on Irene Tusken, 18-year-old white girl, who resides at 4836 West Sixth street, by three men employed by the John Robinson circus, has revealed many disrepeancies in the girl's statement. Three men were lynched in the public square following the girl's outey that she had been a victim of their attack. Girl Not Assaulted. A report from Dr. David Graham (white), who examined the girl at the request of her parents and the police department, made the following statement: "I am unable to say what occurred from what the examination disclosed," he said. "I think she suffered most from nervous shock. The examination, however, did not indicate that she had been the victim of an assault." The fact has been established that the white girl was in company with her sweetheart, William Sullivan, and that they were embracing each other behind one of the circus tents at about 10 o'clock on the night of the alleged assault. Sullivan, whose moral character will not bear inspection, declared the girl was seized and that he was forced to witness the outrage. He did not, however, report the affair until the following day, and that was to his father. He declared that he took the girl home on the night of the assault and that they were afraid to tell her parents, because as Sullivan stated, "they might accuse him." Sullivan has not been able to explain satisfactorily to the authorities and the girl's parents why he lured Miss Tussen to such a lonely spot at such a late hour in the night in order to show her how "circuses pack up." The fact that the girl made no immediate outey, and Sullivan failed to report the matter to several white men who were on the ground at the time, served to further defeat the theory that the girl had been attacked. The men lynched on the girl's statement declared to the mob that they were innocent. ED RACE TENOR WINS POPULARITY IN ENGLAND RECITAL Pleases London Post Critic—Sings in French and Italian. (By Associated Negro Press.) London, England, July 9.—The Morning Post, speaking of a recital recently given here by Mr. Roland Hayes, a noted Negro tenor, declares: "An interested audience listened at Aolian hall to Mr. Roland Hays, colored singer, and quickly found him deserving of respected attention. He has a tenor voice capable of sweet or ringing quality throughout a useful range, and he has been at pains to acquire all the elements of highly-cultured "vocalism." He delivered Puecini's "Chegchida mania"—in Italian—and Bethewn's "Adelaide" with extreme refinement, set an example which many English singers would do well to copy by combining clear diction with unbroken phrasing. He needs, however, to guard against over-cultivation of style at the expense of naturalness and open tone production. His programme included songs in French and Negro "spirituals." Accompaniments were played by Mr. Lawrence D. Brown. Kansas City, Mo., where she will spend the next two weeks visiting friends and relatives at Kansas City and Gilliams, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Lanier and little son, Cardinal of Moline and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark of Davenport spent the Fourth and Fifth at the home of Mr. Lanier and Mr. Clark's mother, Mrs. Harry Hall. Mr. K. Moore of Rock Island spent Sunday with his daughter, Miss Genevieve Moore. Mrs. L. Gardner of Rock Island spent the Fourth and Fifth with her father, Mr. A. Seabrook. Mrs. Mary Batter of Rock Island, Mrs. L. Morris and Mrs. B. Williams of Cedar Rapids were Sunday visitors at the William Robinson home. Other Fourth of July visitors included Mrs. Henry and son, Alonzo, Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Henry of Davenport and Mrs. A. Clark of Rock Island, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Robinson of near Fruitland, Mrs. F. A. Grooms and the Misses Henriette and Mildred Lamb attended the Edmunds-Henry wedding at Rock Island last Wednesday. Mrs. Louis J. Henry once, Miss Bertha Edmunds of Rock Island was the honoree at a baptismal miscellaneous show given at the home of her aunt, F. A. Grooms. Friday evening, Twenty-five were in attendance at the affair. Mrs. Henry was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. The T. B. Stovall club met at the parsonage Tuesday evening. Plans were outlined for an entertainment to be given July 16. RETIRED CHAPLAINS. Los Angeles, Cal., July 9—Chaplain George W, Pioleau, recently Chaplain George W, Pioleau, recently retired as Chaplain in the United States army, has taken up his permanent residence in this city. There are now four living retired colored army chaplains—Stewart, Gladden, Anderson and Pioleau. Girl Not Assaulted. Sweetheart Accused. BYSTANDER PROGRAM OF THE 43D ANNUAL SESSION OF THE IOWA, MINNESOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION HELD WITH THE MAPLE STREET BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. B, Bates Pastor, Des Moines, Iowa. August 24.29, 1920. First Day Morning Session. 9:9:30—Devotionalals conducted by Rev. L. G. Garrett, Andersonville, and Rev. R. P. Palmer, Oskaloosa. 9:30:30-9:45—Association called to order by the moderator, Rev. S. Bates. Appointment of committees on finance, enrollment and permanent organization. 9:45:10-30—Welcome on behalf of the city, Hon. H. H. Barton, mayor of Des Moines; On behalf city churches, Rev. H. C. Claybrook; on behalf of Maple Street Baptist church, Mr. Cedric Gross. 10:30:10-45—Response, Rev. Jas, A. Meyers, Minneapolis, Minn. 10:45:11-45—Introductory sermon, Rev. O. B. Smith, Marshalltown. 11:45:12:00—Introduction of visitors. Adjournment. First Day—Afternoon Sescsion. 1:30:20 p. m.—Devotionals conducted by Rev. J. H. Reynolds of Clarinda; Rev. J. L. Lucas of Ft. Dodge. 2:00:20—Reading of the morning journal and adoption. JOHNSON and OPERATOR 2:10:3:00—Moderator's annual address Report of corresponding secretary, treasurer and missionary chart. 3:00.3:30—Bible lecture by Rev. J. C. Bothei Des Moines. 3:30:3:40—Report of committee on permanent organization. 3:40:4:10—Echoes from Western Baptist convention by Prof. C. W. Rodgers, Appointment of committees. 4:10:5:00—Sermon by Rev. M. Carrington of Ottumwa. Adjournment. **First Day—Evening Session.** 7:30:8:00 p. m.—Devotionals conducted by Bro. Geo. Smith and Rev. J. M. Eaves. 8:8:5:00—Song service led by Rev. G. W. Robinson. 8:15—Annual sermon by Rev. F. K. Nickolson of Davenport. Offering and adjournment. **Second Day—Morning Session.** 8:30:9:00—Devotionals conducted by Rev. W. W. Ewing Waterloo and Bro. Creed Taylor of Colfax. 9:00:9:10—Reading of the journal. 9:10:11:00—Reports from churches. 11:00:12:00—Doctrinal sermon, Rev. Wm. Alford, D. D. Centerville. Adjournment. **Second Day—Afternoon Session.** 1:30:2:00—Devotionals conducted by delegates from Hiteman and Hocking. 2:00:2:30—Report of committees. 2:30:3:00—Bible lecture by G. W. Robinson. 3:00:3:30—Paper by Bro. E. Ross. 3:40:3:40—Educational sermon by Rev. T. L. Griffith, D. C. Cedar Rapids. 4:30:5:00—General business Adjournment. **Second Day—Evening Session.** 7:30:8:00—Devotionals conducted by delegates from Mt. Zion, Minneapolis and Mt. Zion Des Moines. 8:00:8:15—Sons' service conducted by delegates from Mt. Zion Des Moines. Rev. G. W. Robinson. 8:15—Missionary sermon by Rev. F. C. Bollinger Revlon. Third Day—Morning Session. 8:30:9:00—Devotionals conducted by delegates from Union, Des Moines and Mt. Zion, Carney. 9:00:9:10—Reading of journal. 9:10:9:30—Report of committees. 9:30:10:00—Bible study by Elder J. W. Crushon. 10:00:11:00 -Sermon by Rev. W. H. Clark. Keckuk. OAPR, Reckitt 11:00, 12:00—Miscellaneous business. Adjournment. Sunday—Morning Session. 9:30-10:30—Sunday school conducted by Superintendent Hicks, Maple St. Baptist church. 10:30-11:00—Devotionals conducted by delegates from Mt. Olive, Des Moines and third Davenport. 11:00—Associational sermon by Rev. S. Bates, alternate Rev. G. O. Terrell 3:00 p. m.—Missionary massmeeting conducted by the missionary and others. Evening Session. 6:30 8:00—B, Y, P, U, conducted by Mrs. S, Bates, Des Moines and Bro. T, G. Goggins. 8:00 p. 3—Closing sermon, Rev. Jas. A. Meyers, Minneapolis, Final adjournment. Program of the Woman's Convention to be Held with Maule Street Baptist Church, August, 1920. 9:30 to 10:00—Devotionals—Centerville and Marshalltown. 10 to 10:15—Formal opening. Appointment of committee. Enrollment. 10:15 to 10:30—Welcome address, Mrs. C. H. Doughlass. 10:30—Responce, Mrs. K. D. Bluek. 11 to 12—Missionary study, conducted by Rev. G. W. Robinson. First Day—Afternoon. 1:30 to 2—Devotionals, Carney and Perry. 2:30 to 2:30—President's annual address. 2:30 to 3—Reports of corresponding secretary, treasurer, education and state organizer. 2:30 to 3:45—Conventional singing lead by 3:15 to 3:45—Sermon, Rev, G. C. Green, Silk Biblio. 3:45 to 4:15—Echoes from delegates to corresponding bodies. 4:15 to 4:45—Report of nominating committee. 4:45 to 5—Introduction of visitors. Miscellaneous, Offering, Adjournment. First Day—Evening. 7:30 to 10—Devotionals, third, Davenport tabernacle, Buxton Tabernacle, Council Bluffs. 9 to 9:30—Devotionals—Sioux City, Waterloo, Mt. Vion, Buxton. 9:30 to 10:30—Three minutes talk on 10:30 to 11:30—Hour of instruction on missions, Mrs, Wilbur Clapp. 11:30 to 12—Sermon, Rev. James Eaves. Offering, Adjournment. 3 to 3:30—Paper—The Relation of the Young Women to the Missionary Society, Zion, Minneapolis. 3:30 to 4-Paper-The Need of a Star light Band in Every Circle, Corinthian, Des Moines. 7:30 to 8—Devotionals, Oskaloosa, Uni- ton, Ft. Ft. Scrimon—Rev, T. L. Griffith. Offering. Benediction. DES MOINES DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION NOTES The Des Moines district Sunday school convention convened in its annual session in East Des Moines, Thursday, June 24 for a two day's session closing June 25. The convention was one of the best ever held in the history of the district. The delegation was large and full of enthusiasm. The convention opened on the morning of June 24 with a get together meeting, after which the district superintendent was introduced. She at once set about organizing the body by appointing committees and seating delegates. After the introduction of strangers (of which there were many), the district superintendent delivered her annual address; which was widely discussed. The reports of schools were then called for never before did such splendid reports come pouring forth from all schools as did that morning. The reporting lasted till the noon hour, at which time the body adjourned for dinner. In the afternoon after the roll call was read and the minutes of the previous session were read the reporting of schools continued, after which the reports of sub-superintendents were heard. At 4o'clock the convention adjourned to fall in line for a convention parade; at which time a photograph of the assembly was taken. At 6 p. m. m. a banquet was served at the church. At 8 o'clock a very large audience witnessed a very unique program conducted by the local church. Friday morning shall never be forgotten. The devotional exercises were led by young delegates from Waterloo, Ft. lodge and St. Staxs. Others very skilled in the obejoction hold of spiritual matters did those young people that morning. The Holy Ghost came upon the assembly and two young men were converted. The roll was then called and minutes read; after which the normal institute was opened and conducted by the president of that department. The normal department is of much interest. Every Sunday school in the A. M. E. connection is now required by law to have a teacher's training class. After the close of the normal institute the district superintendent re-entered the chair and called for the reading of the different papers from the different schools. All of the papers showed depth of thought, loftiness of ambition and sincerity of purpose; great enthusiasm was shown in the discussion of the papers. Friday afternoon was largely taken up by the election of officers. The evening session was greeted by a large audience. The program consisted of well prepared papers, instrumental selections, readings and the installation of officers. The resolutions committee read their report, giving many thanks to all those who helped to make the convention such a success. After singing "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," the convention adjourned to meet next year at Sioux City. THE LYNCHING RECORD FOR Dear Sir: I send you the following information concerning lynchings for the first six months of this year. I find recording to the records kept by the department of records and research of the Tuskegee institute, Monroe N. Work, in charge, that there have been in the first six months of 1920, twelve lynchings. This is seventeen less than the number twenty-nine, for the first six months of 1919, and thirty-three less than the number forty-five for the first six months of 1918. All of those lynched were Negroes. Eight of those put to death were charged with the crime of rape. The state in which lynchings occurred and the number in each state are as follows: Alabama, 2; Florida, 1; Georgia, 2; Kentucky, 1; Kansas, 1; Minnesota, 3; South Carolina, 1; Texas, 1. SOLDIER IS EXPERT Richmond, Va., July 8.—Frank Solomon, during the war a private in Company C, 534th engineers, is now studying tailoring under the supervision of the federal board of vocational education. He is stone deaf, but is such a remarkable lip reader that he can understand Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn," read aloud. When he came back from France he could neither speak, hear, read nor write. At the army hospital at Cape May, N. J., a proficient teacher succeeded in making him recognize three words, "thimble," "box" and "watch." One day when shown a letter he indicated that he wanted to write. He wrote one sentence: "Dear morther, I don com back fum France." When he could tell about himself he revealed that his education consisted of one month's schooling at the age of 14. Now he can understand lip reading, can read a simple history of the United States and can do simple arithmetic examples. MASONS ORGANIZE CONSISTORY AND SHRINE. The largest class of Negro Masons ever initiated at one time in Iowa was Saturday, July 3, when Francis O. Ricketts, 330, a member of the united supreme council No. 330 of ancient and accepted Scottish Rite Free Masonry of the northern jurisdiction U. S. A. established the several bodies of Scottish rite Masonry, including the consistory and shrine at Des Moines, Iowa. The class composed Negro master Masons of Des Moines, Hawton, Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown, Iowa. Brother Ricketts began the work Saturday afternoon July 3 and finished the morning of the Fourth. With the naming of the several bodies and the election of the officers which are as follows; Consistory. Name—William Frank Powell, Officers: Commander in chief, B. J. Hake; first lieutenant, W. H. Bailey; second lieutenant, J. W. Harrison; minister of state and oratory, E. Tracy Blagburn; prior, C. C. Johnson; chancellor, C. P. Howard; secretary Branham, N. Hydie; treasurer, William Walker; hospitalier, Albert Gater; grand master of ceremonies, W. T. Jones; grand captain of guards, Harry Burnnaugh; grand standard bearer, D. N. Crosswait, Jr.; grand engineer and architect, Rufus Smith; grand sentinel, W. C. Rhodes. Rose Croix Chapter. Name: Joseph H. Shepard. Officers: Most wise and perfect master, Fred Graham; senior warden, W. H. Beshears; junior warden, W. W. Humbard; orator, H. C. Green; secretary, Branham N. Hyde; treasurer, William Walker; hospital, Albert Gate; master of ceremonies, Emmett Bell; captain of guards, William Oney; sentinel, J. H. Johnson. Lodge of Perfection Name, Frederick Douglas. Officers: Thrice potent grand master, Bert A. Harris; Hiram of Tyre, Deputy Grand master, William Wilkinson; senior warden, R. T. Dacus; junior warden, Judge Yancy; secretary Branham N. Hyde; treasurer, William Walker; orator, H. R. Graves; master of ceremonies, Ralph Burnaugh; captain of guards, T. R. Ringo; sentinal, John Roach. Shrine. Name, Zeid Temple. Officers: Illustrious grand potentate, Lake Raglan; illustrious chief rabban, Frank P. Johnson; illustrious assistant rabbon, D. N. Cressawite, Jr.; illustrious most high priest and prophet, E. S. Merry; illustrious oriental guide, Judge Yancy; illustrious recorder, Branham N. Hyde; illustrious treasurer, William Walker; illustrious first ceremonial master, W. B. Brooks; illustrious second ceremonial master, Samuel R. Rhoan illustrious captain of guards, James McGuirc; illustrious outside guard, Claude Carr. The following master Masons composed the class: Ralph Burnaugh, Harry Burnaugh, Festus Stone, Charles Carl; Albert Gater, John Roach; Rufus Smith, Bert A. Harris, Claire Carr, Fred Graham, B. J. Hack, Emmett Bell, H. C. Green, W. B. Brooks, Branham N. Hyde, William Walker; E. Trace Blagburn, H. R. Graves, R. N. Hyde; J. W. Harrison; E. S. Mayberry; E. G. Ford, R. T. Dacus, John Holland, Henry Scymore; C. P. Howard, W. H. Besheres, Harry Taylor, Jessie Anderson, Henry West, T. R. Ringo, W. H. Bailey, James A. Bailey, Frank P. Johnson, W. B. ANNUAL STATEMENT American Co-operative DES MOINE From August 1st 1919 RECEIPTS Paid-up Capital Stock $1195 50 Sales in Store 7339 07 Loans 821 65 Total receipts $9356 22 Miscellaneous Fuel Adv. Paid on Loans Lights Phone Delivery Legal fees, Inc. Paid on Equipment Total dish ASSETS L Equipment $1040 00 Including Loa Stock in Store 600 00 Outstanding Credits 100 00 Unpaid on Subscribed Stock 89 50 Totol Assets $1829 50 Balance $1166 00 E. TRACY BLAGBURN, President JAMES G. BROWNE, Secretary Price Five Cents CLAIM SOUTH WAS OVER REPRESENTED IN G. O. P. MEETING Chicago Tribune Says Southern Negro Vote Ineffective. Chicago, July 9.—Under a caption "Rotten Boroughs are More Rotten than they Seem," the Chicago Tribune has the following to say about southern representation in the republican national convention held here last week: "The delegates from the south in republican conventions seem to represent something, no matter how small a vote it is, but that vote is really no vote. It is a vote on y because it is ineffective. So long as it amounts to nothing it may be cast. If it were to amount to anything it would be topped by a little decrease in the republican vote. "So far as Negro voting is permitted in the south it is upon the condition that it shall be ineffective. The south cannot take chances with effective Negro voting. Neither would the north take chances. When there are enough Chicago Negroes to elect Negro mayors, judges and legislators, even William Hale Thompson will be with the dominant white minority. "The southern republican vote is so manipulated and controlled by the democrats that it cannot count for president. Occasionally a southern congressional district, in some fringe state, elects a republican congressman. It is so rarely done that it is a piece of news of national interest. The south is solid and the north is solid bone. Because republican administrations want to capture this block of southern carpet baggers the northern republicans permit their organizations to preserve a system of representation which diminishes the legitimate power of representation which diminishes the legitimate power of northern votes by giving inequitable power to southern delegates. "If the south voted in republican conventions as it votes in national elections no one would care whom the southern delegates were for. There would not be enough of them. In the system of representation now governing, northern republicans have one delegate for about every 10,000 votes; southern carpet baggers have one for about 3,600 votes; and the southern votes are not really votes. They are fictions. "The next republican president will not oppose the system. He will use it. The time to make a change is when there is no republican president." Brooks, J. H. Johnson, Chester Jones, William Wilkinson, Judge D. Yancy, Randolph Taylor, L. H. Bell, W. Money, N. B. McDowell, Charles Cousins W. T. Jones, H. R. Wright, C. G. Johnson, W. M. Rhondes, George Williams, W. W. Humbard, Robert Webb, Luke Raglan, Samuel R. Rhonn, M. J. Bradford, D. N Crosswhite, Jr., James H. McGuire, A. J. Jefferson, and Albert Walker. Honor Roll Mrs. Fred Stuwart of Des Moines, Iowa. And Mr. John Coleman of Des Moines, Iowa, came in and paid a year subscription. TATEMENT e Inv. Company, Inc. 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They are moving toward solidarity. Read Lothrop Stoddard's new book, "The Rising Tide of Color." While the white race has been soaking Europe with its best blood, Japan has been tightening her grip upon the hordes of Asia. Japan is a But the yellow, the brown, the red, the black, have something in common against the white. What one colored people has done, another may do. In India, in Egypt, in Africa, there is growing bitterness against the white map. Bitterness based upon injustice, and such bitterness is deep. There is no cure for color, but there is a cure for injustice. That cure is justice.-Editorial "The Cleveland, Press." SAYS PEOPLE ARE STILL PLOCKING TO CHICAGO Chicago, Ill., July 2.—A steady migration of more than 200 Negroes a week startled with the warm weather of May. The employment bureau of the Urban league estimates that at least this number is arriving weekly and it is believed that infux will continue through the summer. meeting to discuss the situation will be held under, Urban league auspices in the Wendell Phillips high school. Henry Lincoln Johnson, national republican committeeman from Georgia, and William Hudson of Kansas City, Mo., are to speak. Methods of organization for taking care of the steady stream of new arrivals will be the main topic. T. Arnold Hill, secretary of the Urban league also will speak and answer questions on local angles of the situation. TWO WIN HONORS. Chicago, Ill., July 2.—Mary Lee and Irwin Mollison were elected members of the Phi Beta Kappa, white, at Chicago university last week. Only students with the highest grades are selected. CORINTHIAN NOTES Splendid reports were given on last Sunday by the delegates who attended the Sunday school convention at Waterloo. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Robinson, preached a very good sermon on last Sunday morning and everyone was glad to hear his voice as he was absent the Sunday before attending a convention at Washington, D. C. Sunday evening an old time covenant meeting was enjoyed by all. A large delegation from the various auxiliaries of Corinthian church will leave next Monday for Kansas City, Mo., to attend the western convention. The picnic on July 5 at Good's park given by Corinthian Aid was quite a success financially. In spite of the downpour of rain over fifty dollars were taken in. The chairman, Mr. Lee Bowdry wishes to thank the committee who labored so faithfully to make the picnic a success. The funeral of Mrs. Parkey of Sixteenth and Buchanan streets was held Saturday afternoon from Corinthian church. The pastor, Rev. G. W. Robinson officiated. Handy & Bland undertakers had charge of the funeral. The funeral of Mr. Sam Mush was held Friday afternoon from Corinthian church. The pastor officiated. V. L. Jones was in charge of the funeral. ST. PAUL SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES Sunday, July 4 was an ideal day it was neither hot nor cold the school opened promptly at 1:30 p. m. with a good attendance. (Thanks to the teachers and officers who have helped to make this possible) all of which showed a desire for more knowledge. There was a goodly number of mothers in the school. We shall not rest until there is a goodly number of not only mothers, but fathers also, parents come and see who is teaching your child, and what the child is being taught. You owe it to both the child and yourself. There is nowhere to be found a brighter or more promising lot of boys and girls than those attending our school and they are good children now, then it is up to parents and teachers to keep them good. Parents if you have mean things to say of anyone, wait until your child or children have gone to bed or somewhere out of hearing, do not poison their pure minds, for in so doing you handicap them for life. You plant the seed of distrust and that seed will spring forth into a plant which will be- CURED HER FITS Mrs. Paul Gram, residing at 1918 Fourth Street, Milwaukee, Wis., recently gave out the following statement: "I had suffered with Fits (Epilepsy) 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 R. P N. Lepore. 194 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 postpaid, free, to anyone who writes him." - Adv. come a great tree overshadowing and shaking out all else. Keep before your children as much as is possible, the lives of good and great men and women. It is very unnecessary to teach your children meanness. Lesson for July 11, "Jonathan Be friends David," found 1 Samuel. 20:32-42. Golden text, a friend loveth at all times; and a brother is born for advertising. Prov. 17:17. Washington.—Convinced that the surveys of the Interchurch World Movement in rural America are of such accuracy as to constitute a definite scientific contribution to present day information on the country church, the United States Government, through Charles Jessiah Galpin of the Office of Farm Management of the Department of Agriculture, has contracted to buy a copy of the survey map of each of the 2,969 counties to be surveyed by the Town and country Division of the Inter church Movement. This county map is a concrete expression in graphics of the first thorough-going and wholly comprehensive church and community survey ever attempted in this country. Each graph when completed, shows the location of every church, the residences of the ministers, the circuits on which they travel in reaching their charges, the parish lines of every church and the community boundaries. By the graph, areas of denominational competition are discovered as well as the areas which are untouched by any religious ministration. The survey to date has revealed the fact that the average country church is in no sense reaching the community and is ministering only to a percentage of a certain creed of sect, and also that there are very few buildings in which provision has been made for the social and recreational needs of the young people. The survey has disclosed that more than one-half of the rural pastors are receiving less than a living wage. The plan of presenting church conditions on a county map began with the establishment of the Country Life Commission by President Roosevelt. It was developed by Gifford Pinchot and the Rev. C. O. Gill, a Congregational clergymen of New England, who intensified the idea of obtaining specific information on the churches in a community. Dr. Warren H. Wilson, known as the dean of specialists on the rural church in America and the Rev. H. N. Morse, both of the rural life work department of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions, together with Dr. Edmund de Brunner, head of the town and country survey department of the Interchurch World Movement, brought the graphs to their present perfection in presentation of community matters. This graph is a vivid picture, intelligible on first glance to the lay mind, of how the church is or is not reaching a community. The maps ordered by Mr. Galpin are made in the field by an Interchurch surveyor, checked up in the national office and traced by expert draftsmen. To date surveys on 182 counties have been completed and more than 150 finished maps are available. In more than 2,000 of the 2,968 counties the survey is actually underway. Mr. Galpin, who decided that the Government should have the maps, was formerly a professor in the Wisconsin State school of Agriculture and is the author of many books and pamphlets and a pioneer in the study of farm life and farm communities. He was particularly attracted by the maps in that the manner of dividing up a county into normal communities instead of townships or other arbitrary and fixed lines shaped into the kind of work he is doing for the Government. Aside from their use by the Government, the rural maps will be distributed among pastors all over the United States in the areas concerned as the basia of programs to reconstruct the rural church in America. Cooperation with the local churches in carrying out the community plans in the promotion of the Lenten Evangelistic campaign urged in the letters sent from the national Headquarters. Come to Union Park Monday, July 13th A REAL DANCE GIVEN BY THE TERPISCHOREAN CLUB MUSIC BY Dysart’s Syncopated Jazz Orchestra Be There-Good Time Follow The Crowd Put the Dollar to Work. When a manufacturer or other producer of real wealth does a profitable business and turns his profits back into the business, he gives employment to men and creates more real wealth as he progresses year by year. He does more real good for his fellowmen than he would if he gave all his profits in charity, because it is better to make people self-supporting and independent than it is to give them something for nothing no matter how worthy the motives may be. Children's Bedtime. Interesting statistics showing the time at which the children of Beverly Mass., between the ages of eight and twelve, go to bed, disclose that 13 go to bed between five and six o'clock 5,240 between eight and nine; 156 between 11 and 12, and 45 between 12 and 1. It is to be hoped that there are no Beverly children who are not in their nighties, safely tucked up, by one o'clock—Boston Globe. Pusay Cat Indicted. American foresters present a very strong argument against our friend, the pusy cat, as being by far the most destructive of animals, wild or tame, of the birds, and every forester considers the birds as the greatest friends of the trees. Without the destruction wrought by the birds on the insect anemies of the trees there would be after a generation, no tree left for the insects would multiply fearfully and temolish every growing tree and plant. —Grit FIFTEEN BYSTANDER JUNE 25 NOTICE OF DISSOLVION NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION Notice is hereby given that the Eagle Coal & Mining company, a corporation, organized under and existing by virtue of the laws of the State of Iowa, and authorized to conduct a general coal business therein, with its principal place of business at Des Moines, Iowa, held a special called meeting June 16, 1920, at its office at Seventh and Mulberry streets at Des Moines, Iowa; that all the directors and stockholders of said corporation were present or represented at said meeting and in accordance with Section 1617 of the Code of Iowa, Chapter 1, Title 9, and acts amendatory thereto, it was voted by said directors and stockholders that said corporation was dissolved by the unanimous consent of all the stockholders and directors of said corporation. Articles of dissolution of said corporation were duly drawn and signed and acknowledged by all the officers of said corporation; and it was further voted by the unanimous consent of the directors and stockholders at said meeting that notice of dissolution of the Eagle Coal & Mining Company and of the execution by the officers of said company-of-Articles of Dissolution, should be published in "The Bystander," a newspaper of general circulation in-Polk County, Iowa, as provided by law. OUR NEW HOME PENDLETON AVE. ST. PERDINAND AVE. Enforced Labor. "Providence has so ordered it that a state of rest and inaction, however it may flatter our indolence, should be productive of many inconveniences; that it should generate such disorders as may force us to have recourse to some labor as a thing absolutely requisite to make us pass our lives with tolerable satisfaction." — Edmund Burke. Giving Happiness. To give happiness and to do good is our only law, our anchor of salvation, our beacon light and our reason for existence—Henry Frederic Amiel. "Dept. A-5" Has Your Subscription Expired? Come in and renew it next time you are in town. There's a Difference. An epigrammatist says a classier education is for conversation and the other kind for use.—Pittsburgh Dispatch. Abdications of History Ever since dynasties have existed there are records of kings having abdicated from one cause and another. Far back in the mystery 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 the 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 a total crise. E. TRACY BLAGBURN CO. Notary Public REAL ESTATE AGENT Vacant Lots and Improved Property 1827 Jefferson Ave. Phone Drake 774 Des Moines, Iowa JAMES B. MORRIS Attorney at Law and Notary Public Abstracts Examined, Real Estate for Sale. 307 Walnut Phone W. 6135 Adv. CUT RATE DRUG CO. Willis Wolfe, Ph. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City 1000 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa Rooms 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. 808 W. Grand Ave. Phone Wai. 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 R. J. Haskins "The Store of Quality" HASKIN DRUG CO. Successors to E. L. Twining Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Mail Orders on all Preparations Promptly Filled We deliver Northwest Corner Eleventh and Center. ATHLETIC BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Cigars and Soft Drinks Shoe Shining 919 Center D. WELDON & STONE BROS., Props. FRANK F.FOWLER Embalmer and uneral Director Flowers and Autos for any Occasiod. 1112 Center Street Office Phone Res. Phone Market 1488 Red 7809 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. THE FAMOUS Iowa Cleaning Co. Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Hats Cleaned and Re-blocked Shining Parlors for Ladies and Gents. Auto Delivery Service 414 E. Wainut St. Phone M.[462 CHAS. O. WHITE, Mgr. 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 dartful operas if orders CITY NEWS By Ada F. Hyde FOR SALE AT A SACRIFICE My cafe and roaming house business at 208 Third street, with furniture and equipment.—Mrs. Addie M. Jones. WANTED. A first class barber, married man. Salary from $18 to $30 per week. Call Mrs. Wm. Mw. Mush phone Black 3801 or write Mr. Wm. Mash, 120 N. Wall St., Spokane, Wash. Trucks, large and smah. Let us take care of your hauling. Baggage, freight, moving and special delivery. Office 132 4th St., phone Wal. 3223. $200 DOWN, $35 PER MONTH. will buy fine 7-room house at 1171 West Twelfth. Bath, toilet, gas, new hardwood floors, newly papered. Payments include interest. This is a ery desirable place. Close in, and will be sold for $3,000 as above. It would cost $8,000 to $10,000 to replace this at present prices. Will sell to high class colored people. C. Davidson, 509 Mulberry St., Iowa Ptg. & Supply Co. SANTAL CAPSULES MIDY CATARRH of the BLADDER relieved in 24 HOURS Each Cap-ule bears the MIDY name #771 Beware of counterfeits 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 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. 3021 Wateloo, Iowa We arrange loans quickly and strictly privately on farnithre, pianos, and other personal property, without removal. PAY YOUR DEBTS with our money, and rep us in easy monthly payments. Write call or phone us for prompt, confidential and courteous service. 312 Century Bldg. Wal. 1486 17 Walnut Street Over Frankes Clothing Store are placed before Oct. 1st. SOME BARGAINS. WANTED. MICHIEL TRANSFER REX'S CAFE REX'S CAFE 246 3rd, Ave. S. Do You Need Money? Des Moines DES MOINES LOAN CO. Established 1904 Miss Hazelle Shaw left Wednesday night via Chicago and Boston for a summer's stay at Magnolia, Mass. Mrs. G. G. Nichols will leave Saturday for Tuskegee, Ala., where she will attend the N. F. C. W. C. She goes as the delegate from the Mary B. Talbert club, Mrs. Nichols is chairman of the national committee of arts and crafts. The beautiful Light Household of Ruth ected Miss Osceola Jones as their delegate to attend the B. M. C. which meets in New York in September. Mrs. O. C. Banks of Norfork, Nebr., was the guest of Mrs. D. K. Knox of this city. Mr. Humphrey Jones of Kansas City, Mo., was the guest-of his mother and sister. Mrs. Alex Coleman and Mrs. Louise Pigie are entertaining Mrs. Ruth Spriggs of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Spriggs is the niece of Mrs. Coleman and is enjoying her stay in Des Moines very much. The rain on the Fourth did not prevent the party from touring the city. Mrs. Spriggs expect to be in Des Moines all summer. Mrs. Luther Bledsoe and Mrs. Neby of Chicago, Ill., are visiting their sister, Mrs. J. H. Woods at 815 Twelfth street. Mrs. Nellie Parker has gone to Spokane, Wash., to spend her vacation with her mother and sisters, Mrs. Mary Erwin and Mrs. Mattie Woodson. Mrs. E. N. Warren is spending the summer with friends in Colorado Springs. Prof. J. E. Johnson, principal and founder of the Prentiss normal and industrial institute, Prentiss, Miss., and wife are in the city in the interest of their school. They are making Des Moines their headquarters during the summer. Mr. Roberts of Buxton was in the city on business last week. Mr. Francis O. Rickett, thirty-third degree Mason of Detroit, Mich., was in the city Saturday and Sunday initiating a large class of the Massons into the consistency and shine. He was the house guest of Mr. B. N. Hyde while in the city. Rev. G. W. Robinson will fill his pubit at both services Sunday. His subject in the morning will be "Go and Do Thou Likewise." In the evening he will speak from the subject, "Church er Theater Which?" One should hear both of these sermons. Mr. Geo. H. King of Burlington, a representative of the Piney Woods school, Braxton, Miss., is in the city. North Star lodge No. 2 A, F. & A. M will do work in the third degree Friday night, July 16 and work in the first degree on Saturday, July 17. All members are urged to be present. All visiting Masons are welcome.—C. B. Woods, W. M. FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC The members of the Mary Church Terrell club, their husbands and friends enjoyed a picnic July 4 out Urbandale way. The party which included about thirty-five people were conceived to their destination on a large motor truck. A picnic dinner was served at 1 o'clock and games were enjoyed during the afternoon. In the evening the party motored farther into the country and returned by moonlight. Mrs. Cecil Bledsoe and Mrs. Geneva Nesby of Chicago were out of town guests. The N. C. N. D. Art club held their regular meeting July 1 with Mrs. Tomlin on Fourteenth street place. They were entertained Thursday, July 8 at the home of Mrs. R. N. Hyde, 821 Thirteenth street. The Mary Church Terrell club will meet with Mrs. Edward Guerrero Monday night at her home Twenty-fourth and Washington streets. NOTICE To the D. Y. W. Y. K. Art club. The plans have been completed for the picnic July 13 at Union park. All members and their guests be at Fourth and Walnut streets at 1 p.m. The Phyllis Wheatley Art club met Wednesday afternoon July 7 at the home of Mrs. E. C. Burrell, 1024 Fourth street place. The next meeting will be July 14 at the home of Mrs. James Hundley, 1053 Fifth street. All members are asked to be present as important business will be transacted. The Mary B. Talbert club met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Robert Miles. Plans are being made for a breakfast to be held in the near future. The Music Lovers club of the Community center, which is under the leadership of Mrs. H. W. Hughes will give a concert at the center Sunday at 4 p.m. Selections by Mr. Carroll Curtley will be one of the principle numbers of the program. To Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, 1609 Filmore street, a girl. To Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. McCree at Methodist hospital, a boy. To Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Butts, 1031 East Fifthenth street, a boy. To Mr. and Mrs. Pat Bettis, 1041 4th street place, a boy. To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Banks, 111 Willow street, a girl. Mrs. Emma Green Parkey died at the Iowa Methodist hospital June 30, at 14:59 n. m. She was the elder daughter of Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Fish of Altamont, Ky., and received her education at Beren college, Ky. Later she was a school teacher for five years. She was married to Thomas J. Parkey of Altamont, Ky., in 1889, to which union twelve children were born and eight of whom survive. She also leaves a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon July 3 at 2 p. m. from Corinthian Baptist church. The Bystander PERSONALS NOTICE CLUBS BIRTHS OBITUARY. TO OUR CITY SUBSCRIBERS SPECIAL N 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. DROPSY TREATED ONE WEEK, FREE Short breathing relieved in a few hours; swelling and water reduced in a few days; regulates liver, kidneys and heart. Write for Free Trial Treatment. COLLUM DROPSY REMEDY CO.,Dept.H,Atlanta,Ga. Mr. Sam Mash, age 67 years, 4 months and 21 days, an old resident of the city, died at the Samaritan hospital Monday, July 5 of a complication of diseases. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mable Coleman and Mrs. Daisy Adkins both of Chicago. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Corinthian Baptist church. Rev. G. W. Robinson officiated. LODGE HOLDS INSTALLATION Liberty royal house No. 112 held their installation of officers Monday evening, June 28 at Masonic temple, Eleventh and Center streets. The following officers installed: J. W. Franklin, W. K.; Mrs. Mary. Meese Scott, E. Q.; Mrs. L. Patrick, first W. H.; Mrs. M. Helton, second W. H.; Mrs. Myrtle Hieronymous, E. Scribe; Mrs. E. Banta, E. K.; L.; Mf. Helton] E. H. P. Pride of Des Moines Juveniles No. 218 will meet Saturday, July 17 promptly at 2 p. m. All members requested to be present. Plans for annual picnic to be finished at this meeting—Marguerite Lindsey, M. P., and M. Hieronymous, W. M. BOOSTERS ENTERTAIN The Boosters Community club public entertainment at the center Wednesday evening, June 7 was very well attended. The Griffith quartette accompanied by Mr. Malcomb Griffith gave a very efficient rendition of the Grenadiers. Attorney A. W. Anderson gave a very interesting talk on "Woman" especially commenting upon her high standard of character in making man what he is. He knowledge of mankind, and tools no doubt in our minds of his wide experience and scholarly attainment. Light refreshments were served and a very pleasant evening spent by the one hundred guests present. LINGCOLN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT Lincoln Gives Litt. D. to R. R. Moton—Thirty-Eight Graduates—Alumni Subscribes $33,000.00. Lincoln university conferred the degree of doctor of literature on Robert R. Moton, principal of Tuskegee institute, who spoke at college commencement, June 8. Dr. Moton said that the Lincoln alumni were as fine a body of men as had been sent out by any institution in the country. He named a number of graduates, such as Dr. E. P. Roberts of New York; Dr. George C. Hall of Chicago, and Dr. G. K. Cannon of Jersey City, and told of their valuable services to their race and their country. Dr. Edgar P. Hill, secretary of the Presbyterian general board of education, spoke of the power of education in the hands of men who embodied the spirit of intelligent kindness. Thirty-eight men were graduated and the alumni who were represented in large numbers announce their subscription of $35,000 to the extension campaign. The Valedictorian was Francis L. Atkins, of North Carolina, and the Finney prize of $60 was divided equally between him and Joseph H. Hill. The class day game of baseball between Howard and Lineoln universities resulted in a Lineoln victory by a score of 6—1. All members of the Charles Young auxiliary of the American Red Cross also all wives, sisters, mothers and daughters of Negro veterans of the recent world war are requested to meet at the home of Mrs. A, McGuire, 1320 Laurel street on Wednesday evening July 7 at 8 o'clock for the purpose of transacting business relative to the organizing branch of the women's auxiliary of the Lincoln post of the American Legion. 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. 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Sterling Moore at 4 p. m. last Tuesday. The Bethel A. M. E. church of this city is doing fine under the guidance of its faithful pastor, Rev. C. R. Waters. The following persons have had the honor to be delegates to the different conventions this year from the Keokuk churches and lodges: Pilgrims Rest church, Rev. J. Sterling Moore, Mrs. M. E. Moore, Mrs. Birdie Williams, Misses Alma Battle and Mary Smith to Palmyra, Mo. A. M. E. Sunday school convention at Chicago, Rev. C. R. Waters, Memoirs, Alonzo Drainie, Mrs. P. A. Jones, Miss Anna Pyles To the Iowa Baptist convention at Waterloo, W. H. Clark, C. A. Wheeler and Mrs. E. J. Thomas of the First African church. To the N. A. A. C. P. convention at Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Shelby Johnson. Mrs. Delia Wilson made a flying trip to Fairfield, Marshalltown and Iowa City on business for the Daughters of Tschor. Mrs. E. K. Albert also was in Waterloo on business for the Household of Ruth. All Keokuk mourns the loss of one of its old and highly esteemed citizens. Mrs. Laura Shanninghouse, who passed away last Wednesday afternoon. She was laid to rest from the Bethel A. M. F. church of which she was a consistent and devout member last Friday afternoon. Rev. C. R. Waters officiated assisted by Rev. J. Sterling Moore and Rev. W. H. Clark. Miss Imogene Wilson is spending her summer vacation at home with her mother, Mrs. Adelia Wilson. She is a student of the State University at Iowa City. Rev. W. H Toliver of Ft Madison was a Keokuk visitor Saturday and Sunday. Pilgrims Rest church is striving to raise $20,000 for the construction of a new church building. The First African Baptist church has purchased a new church building on Twelfth and Morgan streets, and have raised $500 on the first payment of it. Bethel church has the largest edifice in the city. Dr. W. H. Harper is doing splendidly having a great practice. Those on the sick list at this writing are: Mr Daniel Deane and Mrs. Mary Weeden; Mrs. Sylvia Bennett still remains an invalid. Mrs. Ida Mitchell, Dr. T. H. Phillips and Mrs. Nettie Buemwell are improving. Mr. W. H. Rowdy has opened a very nice cafeteria at Twelfth and Felton streets and has splendid trade. The Masons are looking forward to a great time when their grand... lodge meets in this city July 15. Keokun is a great city of thrift and industry among our race and has to her honor among the colored man one policeman, one custodian of the jail, head bookkeeper of the shoe factory, two doctors, two custodians of clubs, three mail carriers and two subs, five contractors, twenty-two chauffeurs, seventeen barbers, five of them owning shops, for white trade only, two for colored trade; three restaurants, one cafeferia and delicatessen, and numerous other vocations in which our people are endeavoring to make a showing for themselves and the race. Mr. and Mrs. Bolder and Mr. and Mrs. James South of Galesburg, Ill., worshipped at Pilgrims Rest church Sunday and favored the congregation with beautiful solos. Mrs. Bolder is a beautiful contralto singer. Mr. Maud Amons Scott is home from Quincy, Ill., visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Amons. The Pilgrim Rest and Bethel churches are holding picnics today. A full report of their efforts will be given next Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Gross, Keokuk, Iowa, is a student this summer at the Chicago university. Quarterly meeting was held on June 27. Notwithstanding the extreme hot days, the services were well attended. At 3 o'clock Rev. Alber, pastor of the Evangelical church delivered the sermon. Rev. L. H. Owens, our new presiding elder was present and with his congenial manner won his way into the hearts of the people. The Misses Mary and Oliveen Maxfield of Fayette, Iowa, are visiting indefinitely at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bass. Mr. George W. Martin has returned from New York City, called there by the office of the mayor, later called upon to mourn the loss of another sister. Mrs. Lillie Wilder left Tuesday for Chicago as a delegate to the Sunday school convention. The married men and single men crossed bats at river park on July 5. Two games were played. Honors were equally divided. The games were full of interest. The Iowa Social club is arranging for a series of dances at Eagle Point park. The first is scheduled for July 19. Mr. Henry Robinson of Sloux City, was in Clinton last week, called here on account of the illness of his brother, General, is now much improved. The Twentieth Century club have arranged to picnic on July 14. Children's day will be observed at the A. M. E. church on Sunday, July 11. Carl Culberston will leave Sunday for the Masonic grand lodge in Keokuk. Others are talking of attending. ALBIA NEWS Miss Bernice Jones and Miss Alberta Robinson have returned from the convention of the Sunday school and K. P. At Des Moines. Mrs. Butler was also a Des Moines visitor during the conventions. Nuptials of Ottumwa and Albia: Weeks and Lewis - Miss Sadie Lewis of Albia and Mr. Weeks of Ottumwa were quietly married at the home of the bride. Mr. B. T. Lewis on Wednesday evening of last week. Their many friends wish them success in their careers and in attained in celebration of Fourth of July at her home many from Hocking, Buxton and Ottumwa, were at the entertainment. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. (Miss Tennie A. Lewis.) Mrs. J. C. Washington of San Francisco was beautifully entertained last Wednesday evening by Mrs. Johnson, a cousin of the late Mrs. A. Lee at the residence of Mr. A. Lee. There were many present and they all report having a nice time. Mrs. Carrie Mills of St. Paul who visited her son in Council Bluffs several weeks, spent a day last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hackley en route to her home. Mrs. Emil Moore has gone to Des Moines to visit relatives and friends. Mrs. H. L. Green entertained at dinner Wednesday evening. Mrs. Warrie Mills of St. Paul attended A. Hakley and Miss Irma Hakley. The Ladies Aid of Malone chapel A. M. E. church gave an entertainment last Wednesday evening and had prepared an excellent program. But on account of inclement weather they were unable to render it. Mrs. Florence Roundtree had to succumb to an operation, last Wednesday, but is fast improving now. Mrs. John Williams entertained Mrs. J. C. Washington at the home of Mrs. Ward last Tuesday evening, and all presented having a lovely time. Mrs. J. C. Washington bade Sioux City adien last Saturday morning enroute to San Francisco. But she will stop over in Omaha, Neb., and Denver, Colo., before she reaches her home. Mr. Vernon Carter has returned from South Dakota where he has spent his spring vacation. Mr. Mack Williams was out of town Sunday visiting friends in South Dakota. Mrs. John Williams departed Monday evening for New York City where she will make her future home. Services were attended at both churches Sunday. But because of inclement weather the events were not present. In the evening Rev. M. C. Sisquillo a native of Africa, but who no sunnuts 1020 but 44pm as sage Nashville seminary preached a wonderful sermon. His text was: "It Was in the Heart of David to Build a House for Jechovah." He also told of the natives of Africa and their beliefs. BE PROUD OF YOUR HAIR Have long, straight soft hair that can be easily removed. Get rid of the dandruff, feed the surviving hair roots and stop falling hair with EXELENTO QUININE POMADE the real hair grower. Send 25c for either Exelento Quinine Pomade or Exelento Skin Beautifier. Agents wanted to sell Exelento Products in all parts of the country EXELENTO MEDICINE COMPANY Atlanta, Georgia Exelento Skin Beautifier FOR DARK SALLOW SKINS OSCEOLA NEWS. Mr. John Draden left for Des Moines Wednesday morning on business. He returned home Friday evening. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Casey are the new ball players who have arrived in the city and are playing with the Osceola team. We are proud of our boys as we have three on the ball team now. Regular services Sunday morning and evening. The pastor preached from the subject, "Christian Fellowship," 1 John 1-7, Evening subject, "Difficulties Which Prevent Many from Joining a Church," Acts 2-47. Love feast, general class; echo from the district conference Sunday school convention. The pastor returned from the district conference and Sunday school convention last Saturday and left for Charlton Sunday at 11:30 to hold his regular service there. He found all well. Bro. William Martin was up and around again. If you know of any news of importance for the press please notify the pastor. He would be glad to give you a place in the news column any time you call. Mr. John Walker of Des Moines came down Saturday morning to spend a few days with relatives and to spend July 4. Mrs. Lulu Crews and daughter of Des Moines came down Saturday and spent the Fourth with her mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. George Jackson. They returned home Monday afternoon. We are always glad to see visitors in our midst. Come again. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hall and son, Mr. Hall formerly of Osceola came down to spend the day with her relative, Mrs. Fanny William and Mr. and Mrs. John Draden. Mr. Hall is the captain and manager of the state house ball team which played the Osceola team Monday. The score resulted as follows: Osceola 7; State House 1. They depart- STOP! LOOK! LISTEN! JUNE THE 30TH CLOSED THE FIRST HALF OF THE WHITE MAN'S BUSINESS YEAR. IT SHOULD CLOSE THE FIRST HALF OF THE NEGEO'S BUSINESS YEAR. IT CERTAINLY CLOSES THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR FOR "THE BYSTANDER." WE MEAN TO GET ON THE SAME BUSINESS BASIS AS A WHITE MAN'S BUSINESS. WE WANT TO PROVE THAT A NEGEO BUSINESS CAN RUN ON THE SAME BUSINESS LIKE BASIS AS WE "STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN" HERE ARE THE RESULTS: FIRST—WE "STOP." SECOND—WE "LOOK" TO THE LEFT, TO THE RIGHT, IN PRONT AND BEHIND. ON EACH SIDE WE SEE THE PRICE OF THE PAPER ON WHICH THE "BYSTANDER" IS PRINTED HAS ADVANCED IN PRICE 100 PER CENT. ALSO "SETTING UP NOTES OUR CORRESPONDENTS SEND IN" AND PRESS WORK HAS ADVANCED 100 PER CENT. WE "LOOK" AT OUR PRICE AND WE FIND IT REMAINS THE SAME—$1.50 A YEAR. WE "LOOK" IN OUR FILES AND WE FIND A BUSHEL OF LETTERS CONGRATULATING "THE IMPROVED BYSTANDER" IN MOST FLOWERY LANGUAGE. HUNDREDS HAVE TOLD US AND WRITTEN THAT THE PAST SIX MONTHS IT HAS BEEN THE BEST IN ITS HISTORY. WE LOOK ON OUR BOOKS AND WE DO NOT FIND THAT THE PEOPLE HAVE PROVEN THEIR APPRECIATION BY SENDING IN THEIR SUBSCRIPTION. WE "LOOK INTO OUR BOOKS" AND WE FIND THAT THIS "IMPROVED BYSTANDER" HAS COST TWICE AS MUCH TO TURN IT OUT AS THE OLD "BYSTANDER." WE LOOK FOR AN EXPLANATION—SURELY OUR PEOPLE ARE NOT ALL "HOT AIR" AND HAVE NO SENSE OF APPRECIATION—WE DO NOT BELIVE IT. IT WILL TAKE ANOTHER SIX MONTHS TO MAKE US THINK OF BELIEVING SUCH. BUT "LISTEN." FIRST. WE WANT TO GIVE YOU JUST AS GOOD A PAPER AS THE PAST SIX MONTHS AND IF POSSIBLE A BETTER ONE. Second. TO DO THIS WE MUST HAVE MONEY. IF YOU WILL DO YOUR PART BY SENDING IN YOUR $1.50 WE CAN DO IT. THIRD. TOO MANY NEGRO PAPERS ARE SUBSERVIENT PAUPER SHEETS, DEPENDING UPON GETTING ITS MONEY OUT OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS AND VARIOUS OTHER PAWNING METHODS. FOURTH. WE DON'T LIKE THIS—WE WANT A NEGRO PAPER BUILT UPON A SOUND BUSINESSLIKE BASIS, JUST LIKE A WHITE PAPER. WE KNOW YOU WANT THE SAME THING. YOU CAN DO IT BY SENDING IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. FIFTH. YOU WANT A PAPER AND I WANT A PAPER SO INDEPENDENT THAT IT WILL NOT HAVE TO CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF ANY POLITICIAN WHO IS LUKEWARM TOWARD THE RACE—BUT A PAPER THAT WILL BE SO INDEPENDENT THAT IT WILL STAND FIRM ONLY FOR THE REAL FRIEND OF OUE RACE. SIXTH. IF YOU WANT A FIRST CLASS PAPER SEND IN YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND WE WILL PROMISE YOU THAT EVERY DOLLAR SENT IN WILL GO INTO THE PAPER TO MAKE IT A "BETTER BYSTANDER." FIRST—WE "STOP." SECOND—WE "LOOK" TO YOU ON EACH SIDE WE SEE THE PRINTED HAS ADVANCED IN RESPONDENTS SEND IN" AND WE "LOOK" AT OUR PRICE WE "LOOK" IN OUR FILE IMPROVED BY STANDER" IN MY WRITTEN THAT THE PAST S WE LOOK ON OUR BOOKS APPRECIATION BY SENDING TO WE "LOOK INTO OUR BOOK COST TWICE AS MUCH TO TU WE LOOK FOR AN EXPLAIN HAVE NO SENSE OF APPRECIATION MONTHS TO MAKE US THINK BUT "LISTEN." FIRST. WE WANT TO GIVE POSSIBLE A BETTER ONE. Second. TO DO THIS WE M IN YOUR $1.50 WE CAN DO IT. THIRD. TOO MANY NEGRO IN GETTING ITS MONEY OUT OF ODS. FOURTH. WE DON'T LIKE NESSLIKE BASIS, JUST LIKE CAN DO IT BY SENDING IN YOU. FIFTH. YOU WANT A PAPER HAVE TO CHAMPION THE CAT RACE—BUT A PAPER THAT W FOR THE REAL FRIEND OF OVER. SIXTH. IF YOU WANT A PROMISE YOU THAT EVERY INTER BYSTANDER." cd for Des Moines Monday night at 9 p.m. Come again. We welcome you to our city church. Welcome is our watch-word. One correction. Rev. C. P. Jones was attending the district conference Sunday school convention, Mite Missionary, Allen C. E. society at East Des Moines instead of which was stated the K. P.'s grand lodge. Mr. Grant Thomas of Des Moines, son of Mrs. John Draden came down Monday to spend the day with his parents. He returned home on No. 2 at 9 p.m. Mrs. Ruth Draden, wife of Mr. Cyrus Draden is not so well off this week. He was Wednesday of last week. We pray for her a speedy recovery to her health again. The Tennessee Rats will be in the city Thursday and play the Osceola team and give a show at night. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Draden entertained the pastor for dinner on Monday, July 5, which he enjoyed very much: The old fashioned dinner is good enough for me. It means it is time for us to go back to the landmark of our mother and father its good enough for me. WASHINGTON IOWA NOTES (Mr. Jas Redd.) Rev. T. B. Stovall, presiding older Field quarterly conference at the A. M. E. church Friday evening. Mrs. J. W. Norris is visiting her niece at Kansas City, Mo. The Choral club sang at Westchester, Iowa Friday evening. Mr. William Taylor of Rock Island, Ili, spent July 4 with his mother, Mrs. Mary Campbell. Robert Matts and wife of Montreal, Canada are visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Matts. Those who attended the district conference and Sunday school convention at Des Moines were Rev. J. W. Norrls, Mrs Emma Black, Misses Florence Hall, Marie Whaley and Nora Matts. Wednesday evening at the A. L. Hall home the younger set gave a farewell party for Samuel Hall who left Sunday for Indianapolis, Ind., to take a position in a harness factory. Miss Sylvia Mason of Museatine was the guest of Miss Elizabeth Reid Sunday leaving Sunday evening to spend her vacation at Gilliam, Mo. The families of N. L. Blhek, Hayes Crayton and John Mundy held their annual July dinner at the home of Hayes Crayton. N. L. Black gave a farewell for Samuel Hall Sunday evening after church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hall, the out of town guest being William Taylor of Rock Island, Miss Sylvia Mason of Muscatine and Mr. and Mrs. Robertr Mattis of Montreal, Canada. The Masons of the local Masonic lodge who attended an initiation at Muscatine Thursday evening were Samuel Hall, Arnold Hall, Thomas Lewis, N. L. Black Hayes Crayton, Rayman Hall and A. L. Hall. An oooh meeting of the Sunday school convention and district conference was held Sunday evening at the A. M. E. church and some splendid reports were given. Frances Rhodes is employed at the Donaldson farm. Mose Hall has returned from Excelsior Springs, Mo., where he has been receiving treatment for rheumatism. OSKALOOSA, IOWA. Frankie Allen entertained at his home Monday afternoon a party of his friends. The afternoon was spent in story-telling, games and music. Refreshments were served and just before the storm, all bid goodbye regretting to go because the great event was yet to take place. Frankie had fiveworks galore but the storm prevented further pleasure along that line. Frankie is quite an entertainer. Frankie Jones of Grinnell drove down Sunday in their car and spent Monday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Moore and others, returning Monday evening. Several families had planned spending Monday, July 5 piening in the Evans woods, but the weather prevented. Too bad. Messrs. John Wilson, Clarke Wilson --- THE BYSTANDER POP! LOOK AND THE FIRST HALF AT HALF OF THE N THE FIRST HALF BUSINESS BASE BUSINESS CAN RUN AND LISTEN" HERE TO THE LEFT, TO BE THE PRICE OF IN PRICE 100 PER AND PRESS WORK PRICE AND WE FIN LIES AND WE FIN IN MOST FLOWER SIX MONTHS IT BOKS AND WE DO NO ING IN THEIR SUB BOOKS" AND WE FIN TURN IT OUT AS EXPLANATION—SUPER SERIES—WE DING INK OF BELIEVING GIVE YOU JUST AS WE MUST HAVE MORE IT. OO PAPERS ARE SU OF POLITICAL CASE LIKE THIS—WE WILL A WHITE PAPER IN YOUR SUBSCRIPT PAPER AND I WALK CAUSE OF ANY PO T WILL BE SO IN OUE RACE. A FIEST CLASS PAP NY DOLLAR SENT THE FIRST HALF OF THE WHITE MONTH HALF OF THE NEGRO'S BUSINESS YEAR THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR FOR BUSINESS BASIS AS A WHITE MAN BUSINESS CAN RUN ON THE SAME BUS LISTEN" HERE ARE THE RESULTS. THE LEFT, TO THE RIGHT, IN FRONT THE PRICE OF THE PAPER ON WH PRICE 100 PER CENT. ALSO "SEE AND PRESS WORK HAS ADVANCED 100 BE AND WE FIND IT REMAINS THE ICS AND WE FIND A BUSHEL OF LETT MOST FLOWERY LANGUAGE. HUND NIX MONTHS IT HAS BEEN THE BEST AND WE DO NOT FIND THAT THE B IN THESE SUBSCRIPTION. ICS," AND WE FIND THAT THIS "B URN IT OUT AS THE OLD "BYSTAND ANATION—SURELY OUR PEOPLE A ANATION—WE DO NOT BELIEVING SUCH. WE YOU JUST AS GOOD A PAPER AS T JUST HAVE MONEY. IF YOU WILL PAPERS ARE SUBSERVIENT PAUPER POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS AND VARI BE THIS—WE WANT A NEGRO PAPER A WHITE PAPER. WE KNOW YOU W OUR SUBSCRIPTION. PER AND I WANT A PAPER SO INDE USE OF ANY POLITICIAN WHO IS WILL BE SO INDEPENDENT THAT THE RACE. MOST CLASS PAPER SEND IN YOUR DOLLAR SENT IN WILL GO INTO THE LAUR and Bailey of Des Moines spent several days in our city, Mr. Bailey is quite carried away with our town and business people. Plans are on foot for the Sunday school union picnic. Dates later. Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Brown left Wednesday for Keokuk. Leonard Ford and Andrew Williams are in Des Moines this week. Leonard is buying the machines and pictures for the Narle picture house. FORT DODGE Miss Vines of Winnepeg, Canada and Miss Tobby of St. Paul, Minn., are the house guests of Miss Leta Hudson. Mr. H. Spencer and Mr. Reeves of Mason City visited over the Fourth in the city. Miss Hudson and Nannie Owens entertained at 10 o'clock breakfast Tuesday morning, Miss Tobby Vines, Mr. H. Spence Reeves, W. Deshman and E. Miller. Mrs. Fred Coleman has returned from Minneapolis, Minn., after a ten day visit with her mother, Mrs. A. Perkins and sisters, Mrs. M. E. Short and Mrs. J. Storks, while there was entertained at 12 o'clock luncheon by Mrs. L. Comer formerly of Fort Dodge. The A. M. E. church had a barbecue at the children's play grounds the Fifth while the Second Baptist had a Sunday school picnic at Olson park. But I guess the rain spoiled everything. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin entertained at Sunday dinner Rev. Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coleman. Mr. and Mrs. Southhall, Mr. and Mrs. Hays, Mr. and Mrs. Larimer, Mr. and Mrs. Camping trip at Twin Lakes or a camping trip at Twin Lakes, the Fourth but Mr. Rain said, go back. BURLINGTON NOTES (Last week's news.) Robert D. Durr circulation manager of the Bystander company was a business visitor in the city last week. The Bystander has changed hands again. The new managers promises a better paper. The city agent will begin next week to call on subservibers to collect money due the Bystander company. Many noted people have passed through Burlington the past month, going to and from the different conferences, conventions and grand sessions. Rev. R. C. Ransom, Jr., has been host to many ministers. Among the number were Bishop Coppin and Dr. E. Coppin of Philadelphia; Dr. Jameson, P. E. of Springfield; Rev. Anderson of St. Paul Minn.; Dr. Shaw, P. E. Dr. James Higgins, P. E, and Dr. Louis Owens, P. E; Rev. James Higgins was visiting among home folks. Among the ladies were Meadies Eva Z. Abbey, grand secretary of the O. E. S. of and Rebecca Monroe, grand deputy of the O. E. S. of Iowa and institution, Mrs. Monroe is a former Burlington girl. Rev. R. C. Ransom, Jr., preached the annual sermon for St. Elmo chapter No. 3 O. E. S. and Summer lodge No. 3 A. F. and A. M. on Easter and St. John day. Rev. Ransom preached a splendid annual sermon last year, but he did better this year because he knew what he was talking about. He was initiated into the mysteries of Summer lodge No. 3 last month. Several other candidates were initiated. Rev. Murry, Baptist minister of Ft. Madison and Rev. R. C. Ransom of the A. M. E. church of this city gave a union picnic at Crapo park, which was well attended. Foot racing and ball games were the leading pleasures of the day. The Willing Workers club of the A. M. E. church gave a lawn social at the home of Mrs. Rebecca Brooks which was a success. The B. T. Progressive club met at the home of Mrs. Hazel Crawford and held their semi-annual election of officers. The following members were elected: Mrs. Hazel Crawford, president: Mrs. Sellie Dixson, vice president; Mrs. Ollie Bideout, treasurer: Mrs. Elizabeth Green, secretary. Nice refreshments were served by the hostess. Mrs. Eva Stevens was hostess to the Self Improvement club last Monday evening. They had as their invited guest, Mrs. Elizabeth Green and her house guest, Mesdames Eva L. Abbey and Rebecca Monroe of Minneapolis. ```markdown ``` Minn. The cup had a special program and nice refreshments were served. Mesdames Eva L. Abbey and Rebecca Monroe have departed for their homes after a ten day visit in this city. The ladies were royally entertained. Among those who entered for the visitors were Mesdames Beatrice Johnson, Tillie Jones, Mattie Slaughter and Mr. B. F. Wheeler with evening parties. Mrs. Sophia Boyd and Messrs. Bert Kipper and J. L. Brooks with auto drives. The visitors with Mrs. E. Green and J. L. Brooks spent the weekend at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. George Galloway. Many invitations to be tabled upon a return visit from the ladies. Mrs. Green entertained with cards in honor of her guest. Mrs. Goldie Clark won ladies first prize. Mrs. Grant Clark won the gent's first prize; Mrs. Eva Stevens and Mrs. Lucy Thompson broke even for the booby. Guest prizes were also given. Mrs. Elizabeth Steward of Omaha, Neb., has returned to her home after visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Matt Ross. Miss Lydia Lewis of New London, Mo., stopped over between train time, to visit with her cousin, Miss Laura King, Miss Lewis was en route to Denver, Colorado. Mr. Parish Pratt of Kansas City visited a few hours with old friends in the city, Mr. Pratt was en route to Colorado Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Jenkins of Ft. Dodge are stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilson. Rev. R. A. Broyles of Minneapolis, Minn., was a business visitor in the city last week. Mr. George King of Knox college, Ill., is spending his vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter King. Mrs. Charles King of Chicago, Ill., has returned to her home after a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter King. Mr. and Mrs. Peter King have sold their residence on Loebrich street and have bought a home on South Thirteenth street. Mr. C, W. Rogers, secretary of the Western Baptist union, lectured at the A, M. E. church. His subject was "Co-operation." Mr. James Brooks of this city and Miss Nannie Chinn of Monmouth, Ill., were united in marriage last Wednesday evening. The couple have the congratulations and best wishes of a host of friends. Mr. John Tinel and daughter, Miss Minnie Tinel were out of town guests. Miss Tinel was maid of honor and Mr. George Slaughter best man. Mesdames Goldie Clark and E. Green attended the grand session'of O. E. S. at Des Moines Iowa More than 100,000 workers will be needed during the next five years in the world campaign planned by America's Protestant churches affiliated with the Interchurch World Movement. More than 9,000 new missionaries are to be recruited for the foreign fields alone and thousands of other workers, lay and clerical, are to be secured for churches in the affiliated organization of this country. Where are they all to come from? It used to be the notion that the only essential equipment needed by a person who proposed to devote his life to the church was a "call". On the other hand, the modern mission worker knows that, while devotion to duty is an absolutely indispensable requisite, it must be supplemented by highly specialized training. As much executive equipment is required, it is commented, to direct a congregation as to direct a business, for the successful clergyman must know modern life in all its many sided phases quite as well as Biblical History. The missionary nowadays must often teach agriculture, carpentry, hygiene or sanitation to pave the way to the gospel. (By REV. P. B. FITZWATER, D. D. Teacher of English Bible in the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.) (Copyright, 1920, Western Newspaper Union.) LESSON FOR JULY 11 JONATHAN BEFRIENDS DAVID. LESSON TEXT I Sam. 20. GOLDEN TEXT-A friend loveth at all times; and a brother is born for adversity. Prov. 17:17. ADDITIONAL MATERIAL-I Sam, 18: 1.5, 17.5, 19.1-24 PRIMARY TOPIC—A Story of Two Friends JUNOR TOPIC—David and His Friend, INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC —Friendships That Are Worth While. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC —Friendship: What It is and What It Does. The friendship between Jonathan and David is peculiar in that it occurred between two men of rival worldly interests. Jonathan was the crown prince, the heir to the throne. David was the heir according to divine choice and arrangement. Jonathan knew this and magnanimously waived his natural personal rights to the one whom he knew that God had chosen. Following the interview of Saul and David after the victory over Gollath, Jonathan's soul was knit with that of David. He loved him as his own soul. While there was mutual love, yet this pleasing trait stands out more in Jonathan than in David, because it meant great loss to him—the loss of the throne, but immense gain to David—the acquisition of the throne to which he had no natural right. The genuine friendship was shown: 1. By Giving to David His Court Robe and Equipment (18:4). These belonged to Jonathan as the crown prince. Following the love-covenant between them (18:3) Jonathan stripped himself of these and gave them to David. This act was virtual abdication in favor of David. "Love seeketh not her own" (I Cor. 18:5). II. By Defending David Against the Frenzy of Saul (I Sam, 19:1-6). According to oriental custom, the women met David and his soldiers as they were returning from their victory over the Philistines, and with singing and dancing they ascribed more praise to David than to Saul. This stirred up the murderous envy of Saul and moved him to thrice attempt to kill David. In his third attempt Jonathan defended David before his father and evoked from him the oath that David should not be slain (19:6). Thus he exposed himself to the anger of his infurated father, for David's sake. When one is willing to lay down his life for another he proves that his friendship is real. "Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). III. By Revealing to David Saul's Murderous Intent (I Sam. 20:30-40). The beginning of a new moon was celebrated by sacrifices and feasting, at which all the members of the family were expected to be present (v. 5). David's excuse for absence was to go home to attend the yearly sacrifice of the entire family. This annual feast was more important than the monthly feast. Matters were now so serious that they renewed the covenant between themselves. In its renewal the terms were projected beyond the life of Jonathan (vv. 14, 15). Saul's anger was now so fierce that for Jonathan to be found in company with David was a dangerous thing, so he cleverly plans to give David a sign by which he could know Saul's purpose. We prove our friendship by warning those who are exposed to danger. David's heart responded to Jonathan's love by pledging himself to deal faithfully with Jonathan and his seed forever. Later history proves that this was faithfully carried out (II Sam. 9:7, 8). Some Observations on Friendship: 1. Friendships should be made while the parties are young—while the hearts are capable of being knit together. 2. Real friends are few; therefore he careful in the formation of the ties of friendship. Friends should be selected. We should love everybody, but we can have but few friends. 3. There should be some variations in the temperaments in those who would be friends. Friendships should be formed for the purpose of mutually helping each other. Both parties, however, must possess real merit. 4. Both parties must be God-fearing. David and Jonathan both recognized their obligation to the Lord and that his help was essential to the welfare of both. Without a deep religious life there can be no friendship. There are times when one party must absolutely renounce his interests in behalf of the other. Genuine love is the basis of all friendship. Good Impulses. Few good impulses live long unless they are put to work. The Glory of Life. To do the things that can't be done is the glory of life. The greatest losses are the losses we never observe. Character is a growth from the soil of purpose.