Iowa State Bystander

LIEUT. WILLIAMS RESIGNS FOR THE BAD YOU DO READ OTHER PAPERS FOR THE GOOD YOU DO READ THE BYSTANDER LIEU' War Risk Insurance Leaves Ser Usefulness of his Work Stran and Discrimination of Administration Usefulness of his Work Strangled by Prejudice and Discrimination of Democratic Administration. has grown almost into a demand on the part of those who are engaged in the task of religious instruction in the various churches. WHERE are the Crocker street bridge and second time attempt- mentators in teachers institute, with Droogent need may be available for the past years tor Abu VOL. XXVI. NO. 20 Lieutenant J. Williams Clifford, former officer of the 367th infantry, 92nd division, A. E. F. who for over a year has looked after the interests of colored servicemen in the bureau of war risk insurance recently tendered his resignation as their special representative because of his special duties by prejudiced southern white superiors. Upon interviewing Lieutenant Clifford, he said: "Little by little certain officials in the bureau of war risk insurance have attempted to give my section trouble simply because of their hatred for the Negroes. Upon one occasion it was imitated that they were issued a stamp from my office in a franked envelope without a stamp, although the envelope was never produced. Another time I was ordered to stop sign letters written in my section to colored soldiers, and friends because they wished them to be signed by a white man. I was told to understand that if I did not do so, they would get someone who would carry out their orders. It was only after two weeks fight that I was again permitted to sign my name to letters originating in my section. Later I was forced to send my dictated letters down to the school graduate approved and signed them, signing my own signature to my own letters before they were sent out. This was all done because there was fear that I would persist in helping elocated ex-servicemen in matters pertaining to their insurance, death claims and school claims. 'embarrass the Bureau of War Risk Insurance.' Realizing that there was need for a colored man in the Bureau of War Risk Insurance to look after the insurance, compensation, and allotment claims of colored soldiers. I succeeded in obtaining the vital support of the television during the present administration. My official designation has been special representative of the colored soldiers and sailors in the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. By articles in the colored newspapers magazines and journals devoted to the welfare of appointed volunteers workers including doctors, doctors, lawyers, insurance agents, social workers, Young Men's Christian associations, Young Women's Christian association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored Soldiers, Urban league workers, and other community service organizations. I have been able to stimulate interest in government life insurance among colored discharged soldiers to the end that millions of dollars worth of insurance have been saved and added to the economic strength of the Negro race. This work according to letters over the signature of my superiors has been carried DES MOINES BRANCH ELECTS OFFICERS Dr. J. A. Jefferson was elected president of the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at the annual meeting the Monday evening at the Y. W. C. A. Center. Dr. Jefferson succeeds Mr. Elbert R. Hall, who presided during the last three years and under whose leadership the branch became a great power in the community and whose thirty to approximately forty hundred Other officers elected were: Vice President, Mrs. Elbert H. Burk; Secretary, Mr. G. W. Harding; Assistant, Mrs. G. W. Harding; Treasurer, Attorney J. B. Morris; Executive Board Members: Hon. Harvey Ingham, R. H. Nyde, Hon. Joe Bemil, Mrs. H. R. Graves, Atty. J. Boehr, Mrs. H. R. Graves, Gould, Mrs. J. B. Rush and Rev. G. W. Robinson. The newly elected officers will assume their duties on Monday eve. December 6, when a meeting will be held on the Y. W. C. A., Center 78th Street Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The second annual religious workers institute of the Crocker Street Branch, M. C. A, will begin Monday evening, M. C. A, 5 in the basement of the St. Paul A. M. C. A. church. This institute is being held for pupils in the Sunday schools to better their teaching force along all lines. It is planned and so constructed as to equip the teacher to meet the needs of the pupil's development. Tuned with the idea that a knowledge of the first requisites for successful Sunday school teaching, and conscious of the fact that a vast majority of our present Sunday school teachers do not possess on efficiently. In fact it has been common talk in the bureau that the colored serviceman's section for its size is one unit, and the efficient units in the entire institution. "The policy of segregation and discrimination enforced by the Democratic administration is un-American and discriminatory. The extreme crime count for naught if you have a black face. In most every government department the colored-members of my race are huddled together in some objective way, and I am aware of the other employees just as if they are infected with some insidious disease. Colored soldiers who fought on the bloody battlefields of France and contributed to the war are now working in the Bureau of War Risk Insurance are not permitted to eat with the other employees of the building in the war risk restaurant. Our schedules will be as follows: From 7:30 to 8 will be the first lecture course each night. From 8 to 8:40 will be the hour of discussion for the various departments, ministry, primary, junior and adult. Instructors for the three departments are, Attorney S. Joe Brown for the adult department. Dr. W. H. Lowry for the junior and E. C. Robinson for the primary. From 9:40 to 9:20 will be closing lectures. The entire lecture course will be as follows: Monday, Nov. 15 7:30 to 8 Subject: "The Necessity of Trained Sunday School Workers." Dr. J. Lewis Gillies, pastor Trinity M. E. church. 8:40 to 9:20 Subject: "Christianity and Amusement." Dr. T. L. Griffith, pastor Union Baptist church. Monday, Nov. 22 7:30 to 8 Subject: "Better Sunda Men. More Men Better Sunda Men." Dr. W. B. Sanford, pastor Cottage Grove Presbyterian church. 8:40 to 9:20 Subject: "How God Calls Men." Dr. W. H. Griffin, pastor St. Paul's A. M. E. Monday, Nov. 29, Subject: "How Jesus Met Life's Questions." Dr. H. B. Best, pastor Forest avenue Baptist church. 8:40 to 9:20 Subject: "After the Decision—What?" Dr. Geo. W. Robinson, Corinthian Baptist church. Monday, Dec. 6, Subject: "The Boy and the Sunday School. Secretary W. H. Crawford." Dr. M. C. A. Wilson, Subject: "How to Make the Bible Real." Rev. H. C. Claybrook, pastor Bethel A. M. E. Monday, Dec. 13 7:30 to 8 Subject: "The Girl and the Sunday School." Miss Laura McClairy, secretary central Y. W. C. A. 8:40 to 9:20. Subject: "The Par- sition," John J. Jones, pas- sage Aubury M. E. church. A PAPER WITH A CLEAN POLICY The Bystander A WEEKLY FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE DES MOINES, IOWA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1920. "School Week" to be Observed Thruout the Nation (Special to the Bystander.) Washington, D. C., Nov. 10—"School week" will be observed over the country Dec. 5 to 11. Commissioner of Education Claxton has requested the governors and chief school officers of the states to take such action as may be necessary to formalize the week in such way as it will most effectively disseminate information in regard to the conditions and needs of the schools. Chamber of commerce, boards of trade, women clubs, rotary clubs, labor unions, farmers and organizations and patriotic and civic societies are requested to devote one meeting to a discussion of the needs of education in their states. The ministers also are asked to devote one of their church services on Sunday, Dec. 4 for emphasis on the importance of Friday afternoon and evening of school week has been designated as the date on which community meetings in the interests of education should be held in all school houses, both in the city and country, for the purpose of discussing the needs of the schools, the importance of meeting these needs and reminding conditions. Aberdeen, Wash., Nov. 5.-Legislation restricting immigration from Europe to blood relatives of foreign embassies to the United States is backed of congress by Representative Albert Johnson, Washington, chairman of the house of representatives committee on immigration, Johnson today, before the country cannot absorb the thousands of immigrants now coming and that restrictions are needed. Telegraphic Briefs (By Associated Negro Press.) Newark, N. J., Nov. 2.—Colored men who served in the A. E. F, during the late war formed a permanent organization in the newly dedicated Roeschvalt Memorial Temple last Thursday night. The principal address was delivered by Bishop G. W. Clinton of North Carolina, Mayor Gillen, Rabbi Solomon Foster and the Rev. Sylvester Carrothers were the spouses. Milledgeville, Ga., No. 3.—Governor Sleeper of the State of Michigan he refused to deliver one Tom Ray, a Negro, to Sheriff of Wilkinson county because he is not convinced that Ray will not be lynched if he is returned to Georgia. Ray is charged with one murder. Deputy Sheriff of Wilkinson county a few weeks ago. Houston, Texas, Nov. 3.—1,500 Southern Pacific shipmen stuck here last week because four Negro workmen were reinstated by the officials of the road. Alantan, Ga., Nov. 3.—A citizens conference was held by Mr. P. F. Clarston to meet in the senate chamber on the 19th and 20th of November. PASTOR'S HOME ATTACKED BY MEMBERS On Monday night about 8 o'clock while everything was quiet Rev. G. W. Robinson had gone out to a meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. Mr. W. W. White made a special call at the pastor's bona fide in the front room for a talk. At this moment more than fifty members approached the house led by Madam Cassell and the fun began. The pastor was called and was frightened out of his wits as he approached the house. The following brought gifts to Mrs. R. A. C. R. Matheil, Mrs. B. H. Mary Woods, Miss Wilson, Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Patton, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. J. C. Roberts, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Sarah James, Mill Willa James, Miss Mamie James, Miss Rosa Gipson, Mrs. H. J. Rogers, Mrs. McClure, W. W. Whale, Mrs. C. H. Hoane, M. C. H. Roelilins, Mrs. Chang, Mr. Goggins, Mrs. Robt. Brown, Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. Harvey Brown, Mrs. M. E. Cassell, Mr. S. C. Woods Mr. E. Topson, Mr. Miller, Mrs. Lucy James, Mrs. I. A. Shelton, Mr. E. Coconut, Mrs. Sarah, Wells, Mr. J. B. Rusher, Mrs. Alice Jackson, Mr. Lucy names we did not get. The table grounded under the great load brought. Refreshments were served at a late hour. Monday, Dec. 20, 7:30 to 8. Subject: "The Place of Y. M. C. A. in the Community." Secretary Geo. W. Webber, 8:40 to 9:20. Subject: "The Miracles of Jesus." Rev. E. H. Hardge, pastor Kyles A. M. E. Zion church. A small fee of 25 cents will be charged to cover cost of light and heat of building. Service of faculty is donated. COLORED LEADERSHIP TRAINED BY THE Y. W. C. A. The Young Women's Christian association can be of vital service in helping girls and women to understand the issues of the day, to grasp the significance of trends of thought, to visualize their future in the midst of present confusion. But to successfully bring this life more secure, leadership must be secured and trained. On October 30th twenty young women of our group were called from various parts of the country to attend the third extension training course for colored Y. W. C. A. secretarial course. Course was held in New Jersey for a period of three week. Ethnism and inspiration have marked each session of the work so far. The faculty is composed of national workers located in New York City. Lectures are given in the course. Among some of the noted women to present the aims, ideals and methods of Y. W. C. A. work are Miss Eva D. Bowles, leader, Miss Mary Scott, dean of school, Dr. Bucker, lecturer on health, Miss Holmes in charge of Miss Mary E. Jackson, industrial work, Miss Crystal Byrd, girls' work, Mrs. Stokes 18 Mrs. Laurence C. Jones Mrs. Laurence C. Jones, whose cut appears, and who until recently was a rehearsalist for the Mississippi State Federation of Colored. Women's clubs by being chosen president of that organization. Mrs. Jones, of Pinewood, Jones, principal of Pinewood Industrial school at Braxton, Miss., and publisher of "The Bystander," nas --- (By "Sideliner.") and Mrs. Phinney on room registry; Miss Mable Brady is the hostess for the group in attendance in co-operation with Mrs. Hannah C. Smith, the executive secretary, and Miss Adelaine E. Sears, the worker of the Jersey City Y. W. C. A. Among the young women taking the informational training course are: Miss Frances Banks, Des Moines, Iowa; Miss Olive Williams, Detroit, Mich.; Miss E. Moss, Chicago; Miss Anna Hope, S. Lovel, Houston, Texas; Miss Fredries Brown, Indianapolis, Ind.; Miss Ruth Moore, Dayton, Ohio; Miss Ruth M. Gilbert Detroit, Mich.; Miss Anna Hope, Washington, D. C.; Miss Kate Savery, Hillburn, N. Y.; Mrs. Ella S. Mossell, Hillburn, N. Y.; Mrs. Anna M. Silva, Mt. Holley, N. J.; Miss Miriam Garrett, Louisville, Ky.; Miss Carrie Bell Hawks, Lexington, K.; Miss Senora Johnson, E. St. Louis, Ill.; Mrs. Mary Growden, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Miss Harriet E. King, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Irine M. Gaines, Chicago, Ill.; Miss Carrie Conde, New York City, N. Y.; Miss Willie Long, Little Rock, Ark.; Miss Anna E. Jackson, Kansas City, Mo.—(Mrs.) Irine M. Gaines, Chairman, publicity committee. THE carried to her southern home many northern ideas that will prove helpful to her in her work in the southland. In addition to her club activities she occupies the position of assistant principal of the Piney Woods school. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Jones she engaged in educational and social uplift work in her native state. sites of the country for a tackle position of the Big Ten. All-West All-Big Ten, and second all-Eastern eleven, and that alone is sufficient claim for fame. It is conceded by all who follow the game that the big fellow is one of the greatest, if not the greatest linemen ever produced in the middlewest. In Kinney, a freshman recruit hailing from the Dakota, Iowa has unearned one of the best booters seen on the Hawkeye figild for some time. Reports from the Iowa camp assert that the varsity fears this big yearling's boot, and Jones he should develop into a brainy kicker who should be an asset to next year's squad. Columbia University of New York City, which went down in defeat before Swarthmore last Saturday, to the tune Jones he should lineup Calloway, tackle and guard. "Zeus" Ashby, according to the_Waterloo, Iowa, sports writrs. performed in his customary stellar manner in the game played at that place last Sunday between the Greater Waterloo mi-si-mi team and the local gridders. Though the Des Moines team lost—the first defeat of the season—Ashby and his teammate Walters were responsible for most of their team's gains. Ashby will be remembered as one of the greatest half-backs that ever lioned the team's All-State man, and more recently a star on last year's team at the University of South Dakota. The new Illinois constitution—as now tentatively agreed upon—specifically guarantees the privilege of inter-marriage of the blacks and whites. It proclaims as valid in this state the miscognition of races. Under this basic law, if adopted, a On Jan. 10 one elector from each of the eleven districts in Iowa and two electors at large, meet at the State Capitol to cast their vote for Warren G. Harding for president of the United States. They are: First district—Tracy Garrett, Burlington, Des Moines county. Second district—Maryann Mas Second district—A. B. Bowen, Ma quoket, Jackson county Third district—Lore Alford, Waterloo, Black Hawk county. 100, Black Hawk county. 101, White E. E. Curtin, Docor Cornell, Winneshiek county. Fifth district—F. L. Anderson, Marion Linn county. Sixth district—Frank B. Younkin, Ottumwa, Wanello county. Seventh district - Oliver P. Judkins, Indianola, Warren county. Indianapolis, Wichita County. Eighth district—Earl R. Ferguson, Susan Hill County. Ninth district—Frank F. Everett, Council Bluffs, Potawatamie county. Tenth district—Robert Healy, Ft. Dodge, Webster county. Eleventh district—Malcolm Currie, Sac City, Sac county. Elector at large—Guy S. Brower. Molines, Haines, and Roy W. Brow. Election, 2014, $600,000. After their bailouts are cast, they will be sealed and sent to Washington, where the bailouts of all the states will be canvassed before a joint session of congress. colored man and woman are entitled to buy vacant seats of a grand opera box, otherwise occupied by whites. A Mongolian bride is citizened, a more Italian bride cannot be denied a vacant flat in the most "exclusive" apartment building. A law prohibiting the Japanese, as in California, from owning land, will be illegal of the four seats in the Blackstone restaurant beside the wives of two packers. Proposals of Colored Lawyer. In a work, the new constitution says "no citizen shall be prohibited from doing anything that any other citizen does." The proposal was the proposal of the able colored lawyer, Edward Morris, who is a member of the constitutional convention. It was agreed upon during the news day surrounding the national convention and accepted the nation's public generally. A member of the convention said yesterday that it is broad and comprehensive as it can be made. He claimed that this sentence in the constitution will prevent the legislature from prohibiting in any way the colored citizen from getting all the rights and privileges accorded to other citizens. According to this constitution as now worded, will prevent segregation of the Negroes, Jim-crow cars or special schools for the colored. A Negro lawyer said that the Morris section only recognized openly the rights of equality which were settled by the civil war and enunciated in an amendment to the federal constitution. HARD LUCK Lonely (n South African Bachelor)—It's pretty rough at this gud Thanksgiving season, when happy families are going to gather around their festive boards, that I've got to sneak away and dine at the club alone. smooth ease, and joyous ways, and ... pastures green, Rich wealth of sunshine and a dearth of rain, Nay, hearts must bear the thrust of plowmen keen, The hurt of harrow and the blind-lien- der. Ever life can garner in the golden grain. Jean Biewett, Price Five Cents GNS What Some of Our Boys "Said and Did" on Armistice Day (By James B. Morris) At a meeting of Lincoln post No. 126 American Legion on Tuesday, Nov. 9 a casual remark was made concerning the whereabouts of one of the members on Armistice day. I thought it would be interesting to the readers of the By Landis forest how many of them were on that day and what each one said when he heard the memorable or paper were passed to the members, each of whom wrote a statement: Mike C. Adams, Company A 366 infantry. On Nov. 11, 1918 my company and forest have me Pont-a-Moussion and was ordered to be morning at 5:30 o'clock. We were fighting until the last gun was fired, after it was all over I found out that I had been gassed, and was sent to the hospital. In hospital at Toul, France, gas wounds and bronchitis Nov. 11, 1918. Hearing that the armistice was signed, I said: "What a blessing, I wonder how my men are getting along." — J. Lindsey, Lieut. 366 infantry. In the first sergeant, Company H 370 United States infantry. On Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918, I was a patient at American Red Cross hospital 109, having been wounded on Nov. 8 three days before. I remember, remarking, that on you beat it, we were wounded. Lowell Werner, formerly of Company M 366 infantry. On Armistice Day I was in the trenches in the Metz sector giving instruction to my platoon concerning the use and meaning of the rifle in an preparedness of going over the tom. B. W. Harding, former first lieutenant, 366 infantry. I was in action at the Bois Vourotte, France on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918 and in command of first and fourth platoon of the 366 infantry. I was preparing to attack the village of Bronxiers, which was held by the Germans. When the Armistice was signed I said, "Thank God." Joseph J. Johnson, cook and baker school, Camp Dodge. I was cooking at Camp Dodge and company A. C. C. Boneer B 804 Pioneer infantry. I was at Bomont, France at the third, line trenches ready to go to the front. I said "By the Help of the Lord peace has been declared and firing ceased." I also prayed at the time at 1 o'clock was not a gun sound. The baker school. L. Carter. On Nov. 11, 1918, I was at one of the ports of embarkation, Camp Merritt, N. J. I was very much surprised on hearing of the Armistice and it was some time before I could realize enough to take off my pack. I am a military intelligence officer, Third Pioneer 366 infantry. I was in the Forest De pear near the historical city, Pont-a-Mouzon. At 8 o'clock an order from the adjutant which told the news. I said, "It will be piled to the families whose loved ones died after this hour knowing that at least temporary peace is within three hours." Armistice day was one of the most trying experienced during the war as far as the Ninety-second division was concerned and particularly the 366 infantry. This regiment was fighting against the enemy held by the Boche, directly in front of Mity and Nancy at its back. objective assigned and captured prisoners. Machine guns were pop-ing. Austrian 88's, pound 77's, grenade, rides, machine guns were in use, until the last minute. For two days following the Armistice dead, wounded and gassed men were being hauled from these woods called Bols by the French. The boys remain buried in the trenches where these men fell, the crosses and marks that mark the graves and last but not least the brave heroes who faced death without resisting who rest in the said trenches. cemetery of fair France—May these have not been spent in vain. Orlando, Fla., Nov. 4—Reports toight from Ceace, near here where an diction day riot caused the death of two white men and a number of Negroes indicated that quite prevailed that practically all Negroes had left the region, nearly all of them afloat, as there was no exodus by rail. The white citizen has been harvesting the citrus crop owing to the lack of Negro labor. It developed today that Estale's Pry widow of the Negro who was banched and who demand that he be permitted to vote, was said to have precipitated d theiot, and her daughter was woon'd during the fighting. They have been sent to Tampa by the authorities for treatment and to avoid further disturbance. LIEUT. WILLIAMS RESIGNS FOR THE BAD YOU DO READ OTHER PAPERS FOR THE GOOD YOU DO READ THE BYSTANDER LIEU' War Risk Insurance Leaves Service Usefulness of his Work Stran and Discrimination of Administration Usefulness of his Work Strangled by Prejudice and Discrimination of Democratic Administration. VOL. XXVI. NO. 20 Lieutenant J. Williams Clifford, former officer of the 367th infantry, 92nd division, A. E. F. who for over a year has looked after the interests of colored servicemen in the bureau of war risk insurance recently tendered his resignation as their special representative before the Army's official duties by prejudiced southern white superiors. Upon interviewing Lieutenant Clifford, he said: "Little by little certain officials in the bureau of war risk insurance have attempted to give my section trouble simply because of their hatred for the Negroes. Upon one occasion it was that they had sent me out from my office in a franked envelope without a stamp, although the envelope was never produced. Another time I was ordered to stop signing letters written in my section to colored soldiers, and friends because they wished them to be signed by a white man. I was told that I should understand that if I did not do so, they would get someone who would carry out their orders. It was only after two weeks fight that I was again permitted to sign my name to letters originating in my section. Later I was forced to send me to a white office where a white high school graduate approved and signed them, signing my own signature to my own letters before they were sent out. This was all done because there was fear that I would persist in helping colored ex-servicemen in matters pertaining to their insurance, death claims and other ways that 'embarrass the Bureau of War Risk Insurance.' Realizing that there was need for a colored man in the Bureau of War Risk Insurance to look after the insurance, compensation, and allotment claims of the colored man, myself appointed to the position of present administration. My official designation has been special representative of the colored soldiers and sailors in the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, articles in the colored man's journal, the enrollment of many volunteer workers including ministers, doctors, lawyers, insurance agents, social workers, Young Men's Christian associations, Young Women's Christian associations, American Association of Colored People, fraternity organizations, Urban league workers, and other community service organizations. I have been able to stimulate interest in government life insurance among colored discharged soldiers to the end that millions of dollars worth of insurance have been saved and added to the economic strength of the Negro race. This work according to letters over the signature of my superiors has been Dr. J. A. Jefferson was elected president of the Des Moines Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People at the annual business meeting of the society held Monday, March 15, 2014, in the Center. Dr. Jefferson succeeded Mr. Elbert R. Hall, who has been president during the last three years and under whose leadership the branch became a potent power in the community and whose membership increased from about 100 to 1,500 members. Other officers elected were: Vice President, Mrs. Elbert R. Hall; Secretary, Mr. G. W. Harding; Assistant, secretary, Mr. Carroll E. Curtley; Treasurer, Attorney J. B. Morris; Treasurer, Board Member Harvey Ingle, Dyde, Hon. A J. Small, Mrs. H. R. Graves, Hon. S. Joe Brown, Mrs. W. H. Lowry, Harrison Gould, Mrs. J. B. Rush and G. W. Robinson. The newly elected officers assume their duties on Monday evening, December 6, when a meeting will be held on the Y. W. C. A. Center, 780 Tenth street Y. M. C. A. NOTES. The second annual religious workers institute of the Crocker Street Branch M. C. A. will begin Monday evening, M. C. A. will begin in the basement of the St. Paul A. M. E. school for the purpose of helping the Sunday schools to better their teaching force along all lines. It is planned and so constructed as to equip the teacher the needs of the pupil's development in the imbued knowledge of the Bible. Bible is one of the first requisites for successful Sunday school teaching, and conscious of the fact that a vast majority of our present Sunday school teachers do not possess the knowledge the Crocker Street branch has acquired a religious workers institute, with a view that this urgent need may be met, a need which for the past years on efficiently. In fact it has been common talk in the bureau that the colored elephant's section for its size is one of the efficient units in the entire institution. My office force of twenty-five employees including dictators, stenographers, file clerks, and typists have rendered faithful and conscientious service in interest of the discharged colored servicemen. We have been sent to me telling of unjust, discriminating and cruel treatment that is accorded wounded colored heroes by medical examiners in certain United States government hospitals located in cities. Many letters have been received that describe the Secretary of Houston, Texas to investigate eyes upon reading them. Upon one occasion in endeavoring to do my duty to my fellow-comrades who fought overseas to help make the world safe for democracy, my letter requesting a collar from the Secretary of Houston, Camp Logan, Texas and the treatment of colored war risk patients at that institution was held up—it being claimed that such procedure would get the bureau into trouble. There are letters colored servicemen's office from colored officers in the Secretary of Houston on the battle fronts of Europe, and who are now forced to remain in hospitals in the south that would, make your blood boil in reading of the treatment accorded them. The peculiar nature of cases in the filed occasioned by circumcision over the body of a policy that has no direct control justifies the employment and recognized representative of the colored race in the bureau of war risk insurance and in the field as medical examiners and field investigators. We have such a policy to minimize the number of colored former servicemen are apt to be neglected or act as I think that the Negroes of America should know these conditions and that they should be brought to the characters of men and women whom priniciples." Mr. Clifford further stated: "The policy of segregation and discrimination enforced by the Democratic administration is un-American and displeasing in the extreme. Merit and ability count for naught if you have a black face. In most every government agency, who are members of race are huddled together in some obscure corner or room and kept away from the other employees just as if they are infected with some insidious disease. Colored soldiers who fought on the bloody battlefields of France, and contributed to the glorious American victory, who are members of the Bureau of War Risk Insurance, are not permitted to eat with the other employees of the building in the war risk restaurant. has grown almost into a demand on the part of those who are engaged in the task of religious instruction in the various churches. Our schedules will be as follows: From 7:30 to 8 will be the first lecture course each night. From 8 to 8:40 will be the hour of discussion with the obvious departments, namely, junior and adult. Instructors for the three departments are, Attorney S. Joe Brown for the adult department. Dr. W. H. Lowry for the junior and E. C. Robinson for the primary. From 8:40 to 9:20 will be closing lectures. The entire lecture course will be as follows: Monday, Nov. 15 7:30 to 8: Subject: "The Necessity of Trained Sunday School Workers." Dr. J. Lewis Gillies, pastor Trinity M. E. church. 8:40 to 9:20. Subject: "Christianity and Amusement," Dr. T. L. Griffith, pastor Union Baptist church. Monday, Nov. 22 7:30 to 8: Subject: "Better Sunday Schools Mean Better Communities," Dr. W. B. Sanford, pastor Cottage Grove Presbyterian church. 8:40 to 9:20. Subject: "How God Called Men," Dr. W. H. Griffin, pastor St. Paul's A. M. E. Monday, Nov. 29. Subject: "How Jesus Met Life's Questions," Dr. H. R. Best, pastor Forest avenue Baptist church. 8:40 to 9:20. Subject: "After the Decision—What?" Dr. Geo. W. Robinson, Corinthian Baptist church. Monday, Dec. 6. Subject: "The Boy and the Sunday School. Secretary W. H. Crawford, Central Y. M. C. A. to 9:20 Subject: How to Make the Day of the Week. Rev H. C. Claybrook, pastor Bethel A. M. E. Monday, Dec. 13, 7:30 to 2. Subject: "The Girl and the Sunday School." Miss Laura McClairy, secretary central Y. W. C. A. 8:40 to 9:20 Subject: "The Parables of Jesus." Rev T. J. Jones, pastor Ashbury M. E. church. A PAPER WITH A CLEAN POLICY The Bystander A WEEKLY FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE DES MOINES, IOWA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1920. "School Week" to be Observed Thruout the Nation (Special to the Bystander.) Washington, D. C., Nov. 10—"School week" will be observed over the country Dec. 5 to 11. Commissioner of Education Claxton has requested the governors and chief school officers of the states to take such action as may be required this week in such way as it will most effectively disseminate information in regard to the conditions and needs of the schools. Chamber of commerce, trade, women clubs, research, labor,lebensbank, farming organizations and patriotic and civic societies are requested to devote one meeting to a discussion of the needs of education in their states. The ministers also are asked to devote one of their church services on Sunday, Dec. 4 for emphasis to the farmers on Friday afternoon and evening of school week has been designated as the date on which community meetings in the interests of education should be held in all school houses, both in the city and country, for the purpose of meeting these needs and remodeling conditions. Aberdeen, Wash., Nov. 5—Legislation restricting immigration from Europe to blood relatives of foreign immigrants is being asked of congress by Representative Albert Johnson, Washington, chairman of the house of representatives committee on immigration. Johnson today, before the country cannot absorb the thousands of immigrants now coming and that restrictions are needed. Telegraphic Briefs (By Associated Negro Press.) Newark, N. J., Nov. 3—Colored men who served in the A. E. F. during the Civil War in the institution in the newly dedicated Roosevelt Memorial Temple last Thursday night. The principal address was delivered by Bishop G. W. Clinton of North Carolina, Mayor Gillen, Rabbi Solomon Foster and the Rev. Sylvester Carrothers were the speakers. Gavelle, Ga., No. 3—Governor Sleeper of the State of Michigan he refused to deliver one Tom Ray, a Negro, to Sheriff of Wilkinson county because he is not convinced that Ray will not be lynched if he is returned to Georgia. Ray is charged with the murder of DeWitt Faulkner, a white farmer of Wilkinson county. Houston, Texan, Nov. 3—1,500 Southern Pacific shopmen stuck here last week because four Negro workmen were reinstated by the officials of the road Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 3—A citizens conference of Negro education has been called by Mr. P. P. Claxton to meet in Atlanta on the 19th and 20th of November. BY MEMBERS On Monday night about 8 o'clock while everything was quiet Rev. G. W. Robinson had gone out to a meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. Mr. W. W. White made a special call at the pastor's home. He and Mrs. Robinson seated themselves in the front room for a talk. At this moment more than fifty members approached the house. The pastor was called and was frightened out of his wits as he approached the house. The following brought gifts to Mrs. Robinson: Madams Hutchison, Mary Woods, Miss Wilson, Mrs Hart, Mrs Patton, Mrs Miller, Mrs J. C. Roberts, Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Sarah James, Mrs James, Mrs Sarah, Miss Rosa Gibson, Mrs H. J. Rogers, Mrs McClure, W. W. White, Mrs C. H Roane, Mrs C. H. Roane, Mrs Chas Brown, Mr. Goggins, Mrs Robt. Brown, Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Harvey Brown, Mrs M. E. Cassell, Mr. B. C. Woods M. E. Topson, M. Miler, mrs. Lucy James, Mrs Wilkinson, Mrs Harvey Brown, Mrs Sara, Wells, Mr J. B. Bush, Mrs Alice Jackson, Mrs Mullins, Mr. I. B. stos and others whose names we did not get. The table groaned under the great lead brought. Refreshments were served at a late hour. Monday, Dec. 20, 7:30 to 8. Subject: "The Place of Y. M. C. A. in the Community." Secretary Geo. W. Webber. 8:40 to 9:20. Subject: "The Miracles of Jesus." Rev. E. S. Hardge, pastor Kyles A. M. E. Zion church. A a small fee of 25 cents will be charged to cover cost of light and heat of building. Services of faculty is donated. COLORED LEADERSHIP TRAINED BY THE Y. W. C. A. The Young Women's Christian association can be of vital service in helping girls and women to understand the issues of the day, to grasp the significance of trends of thought, to visualize their future in the midst of present confusion. But to successfully bring this life more leadership must be secured and trained. On October 30th twenty young women of our group were called from various parts of the country to attend the third extension training course for colored Y. W. C. A. secretaries. This course will be held in New Jersey for a period of three week. Enthusiasm and inspiration have marked each session of the work so far. The faculty is composed of national workers located in New York City. Lectures are the chief activity of the faculty. Among them the noted women to present the aims, ideals and methods of Y. W. C. A. work are Miss Eva D. Bowles, leader, Miss Mary Scott, dean of school, Dr. Rucker, lecturer on health, Miss Holmes in charge of Bible methods and religious instruction, Miss Work, Miss Crystal Byrd, girls' work, Mrs. Stokee 18 Mary Mrs. Laurence C. Jones Mrs. Laurence C. Jones, whose cut appears, and who until recently was a northern idol, graduated from the Mississippi State Federation of Colored Women's clubs by being chosen president of that organization. Mrs. Jones, who is the wife of Prof. Laurence Jones, principal of the Woodland Industrial school at Braxton, Miss, and publisher of "The Bystander," has her native The battling Tiger eleven upset the dope slightly Friday by administering a 59 to 0 walloping to the "alleged" strong Iowa Wesleyan team. Curt "Curt" McGee of Moorhead College as usual, being a tower of strength defensively and a veritable armored tank on offense. Perhaps the most noteworthy happening of the last week, so far as local interest is concerned, was the fact that the heavier Lee Curt McGee in a national East-West classes a colored lad battled for the Maize and Blue. He was Left Guard Clark, who played a steady, hard game throughout the entire contest, scraping it out in the mud with the heavier Lee Curt McGee in a national East-West High, but also reflected honor on the race that seldom has succeeded in having a representative on a West High football team. West is no lower lily white. This wonderful defensive game against West High Saturday. Yes, you're quite right; No. 7 is "String" Anderson who plays a whale of a game at left tackle for the East-siders. As the boys over at the East High gym say "Windy and hits it" em, it's "girl!" For迪迪亚, not em, the High backs take notice. Big "Duke" Slater, veteran lineman par excellence of the Hawkeyes, did not have to do battle with his fellow Northwestern clashed, for Turner, colored and on the latter team was out of the game because of injuries. But Big Duke continued to perform in an upstate manning night. In all probability Slater's great playing, with his added experience, will land him on the much coveted All-American mythical eleven this year—the goal supreme toward which he great success was remembered that Slater was last picked by the best sports authori- (By "Sideliner.") THE carried to her southern home many northern ideas that will prove helpful to her in her work in the southland. In addition to her club activities she occupies the position of assistant principal of the Piney Woods school. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Jones she engaged in educational and social uplift work in her native state. ties of the country for a tackle position on several mythical All-Western, All-Big Ten, and second all-American elephant games, and for fame. It is conceded by all who follow the game that the big fellow is one of the greatest, if not the greatest linemen ever produced in the middle-west. Kinney, a freshman recruit hailing from the Dakotas, Iowa has unearthed one of the best booters seen on the Hawkeye figild for some time. Reports from the Iowa camp assert that the varsity fears this big yearling's boot, and under the tutelage of Cosch Howard Jones he should develop into a brainy person who should be an asset to next year's sound. Columbia University of New York City, which went down in defeat before Swarthmore last Saturday, to the tune Warnerloo in its lineup Calloway, tackle and guard. "Zeus" Ashby, according to the_Waterloo, Iowa, sports writrs. performed in his customary stellar manner in the game played at that place last Sunday. Ashby and his team Walters team, responsible for their team's gains. Ashby will be remembered as one of the greatest half-backs that ever donned the Scarlet and Black for East High, an All-State man, and more recent a star on last year's team at the University of South Dakota. MISCEGNATION IS O. K. D IN NEW CONSTITUTION Negroes Given All the Rights of Whites. The new Illinois constitution—as now tentatively agreed upon—specifically guarantees the privilege of inter-marriage of the blacks and whites. It proclaims as valid in this state the misogyny under this basic law, if adopted, a THE BEST Advertising Medium to Reach the Colored People GNS NEGFCES FIEE PIOT FEGION. Dooce, Fl., Jacks Labor. Following Election Lynchings. On Jan. 10 one elector from each of the eleven districts in Iowa and two electors at large, meet at the State Capitol for formality of casting their vote for Warren G. Harding for president of the United States. They are: First district—Tracy Garrett. Burilin County. Moine County. Second district—A. B. Bowen. Maquoketa, Jackson county. Third district—Loreal Alford. Waterton. Black Hawk county. Fourth district—Curtin. Decorah, Winneshiek county. Fifth district—F. L. Anderson. Marion, Linn county. Sixth district—Frank B. Younkin, Ottumwa. Wapelle county. Seventh district—Oliver P. Judkins. Seventh district - Oliver P. Judkins, Indiana, Warren county F. Ferrugnol Eighth district—Earl R. Ferguson, Shenandoah, Page county. Ninth district—Frank F. Everett, Council Bluffs, Potawattamie county. Tenth district—Robert Healy, Tenth district—Robert Healy, Eleventh district—Malcolm Currie, Sac City, Sac county. Electors at large—Guy S. Brower, Des Moines, Polk county and Roy W. Snell, Hawarden, Sioux county. If their ballots are cast, they will be sealed and sent to Washington, where the ballots of all the states will be canvassed before a joint session of congress. colored man and woman will be entitled to buy vacant seats of a grand opera box, otherwise occupied by whites. A Mongolian—if a citizen—and a mesocromite brite cannot be denied a vow in the most "exclusive" "apartment building. A law prohibiting the Japanese, as in California, from owning land, will be illegal. Two colored people, may take two of the four seats in the Blackstone district beside the wives of two neckers. Proposals of Colored Lawyer. In a work, the new constitution says "no citizen shall be prohibited from disclosing the rights of colored citizens may do" because of race or color. It was the proposal of the able colored lawyer, Edward Morris, who is a member of the constitutional convention. It was agreed upon during the negyssy convention and esamined the notice of the public generally. A member of the convention said yesterday that it is broad and comprehensive as it can be made. He claimed that this sentence in the constitution will prevent the legis lature from prohibiting in any way the colored citizen from getting all the rights and privileges accorded to other citizens. According to this constitution as now worded, will prevent segregation of the Negroes, Jim-crow cars or special schools for the colored. A Negro lawyer said that the Morris section only recognized openly the rights of equality which were settled by the civil war and enunciated in an amendment to the federal constitution. HARD LUCK Lonely (a South African Bachelor)—It's pretty rough at this glad Thanksgiving season, when happy families are going to gather around their festive boards, that I've got to sneak away and dine at the club alone. Life's Harvest. smooth ease, and joyous ways, and pastures green. Rich wealth of sunshine and a dearth of rain. New hearts must bear the thrust of plowshare keen. The hurt of harrow and the blind- ing rain. Eet life can garner in the golden grain. Jean Blewett. Price Five Cents What Some of Our Boys "Said and Did" on Armistice Day (By James B. Morris). At a meeting of Lincoln post No. 126 American Legion on Tuesday, Nov. 9 a casual remark was made concerning the whereabouts of one of the members on Armistice day. I thought it would be interesting to the readers of the Bystander to know just where the men said when he heard what each one said when he heard the men the paper were passed to the members, each of whom wrote a statement: Mike C. Adams, Company A 366 infantry. On Nov. 11, 1918 my company in the forest fact mac Pont-a-Mousson and was ordered over the top that morning at 5:30 o'clock. We were told that the armistice was after it was all over. I found out that I had been gassed, and was sent to the hospital. Sick in hospital at Toul, France, gas wounds and bronchitis Nov. 11, 1918. Hearing that the armistice was signed, said: "What a blessing, I wonder how men men men." — J. Linisey, Lieut. Liebert, 366 infantry. James L. McGuire, formerly first sergeant, Company H 370 United States Air Force, 1918. He was a patient at American Red Cross hospital 109, having been wounded on Nov. 8 three days before. I remember, remarking, "Con you beat it, now I must go home a casual." He was a member of Company M 366 infantry. On Armistice Day I was in the trenches in the Metz sector giving instruction to my platoon concerning the use and meaning of the rifle, and preparedness of going over the top. L. W. Harding, formerly first platoonant, 366 infantry, was in action at the Bois Vouette, France on Armistice Day 1918. He was commander of first and fourth platoon of Company F 366 infantry, which was preparing to attack the village of Bronxius, which was held by the German forces. Armistice was signed I said, "Thank God." Joseph J. Johnson, cook and bakers school, Camp Dodge. I was cooking at Camp Dodge and said, "What a relief." H. C. Gater, Company B 804 Boneer pioneer, was at the camp when the third unit ready to go to the front. I said, "By the Help of the Lord peace has been dearest and firing ceasured." I also prayed at the time at 11 o'clock was not a gun sound. The band played then. I was at one of the ports of embarkation. Camp Merritt, N. J. I was very much surprised on hearing of the Armistice and it was some time before I could realize enough to take off my pack. James B. Morris, second lieutenant intelligence officer, Third Pioneer 306 and it was some time before I could near the historical city, Pont-a-Mouston. At 8 o'clock I had an order from the adjutant which told the news. I said, "It will be pity to the families whose loved ones are killed after this hour knowing that the least temporary peace is within three Armistice day was one of the most trying experienced during the war as far as the Ninety-second division was concerned and particularly the 366 infantry. This regiment was fighting on one side and held on the other by the Boche, directly in front of Mity and Nancy at its back. Contrary to sound military tactics five companies of this regiment were in offensive action and three left for reserves and support. The boys pushed on and as General Boche stated made each objective assigned and captured prisoners. Machine guns were popping. Austrian 88's, pound 77's, grenade, rifles, tank German 105's, 155's were in action until the last minute. For two days following the Armistice dead, wounded and injured men were, beheaded for these woods called Bole by the French. The boys remember the cemetery in these woods near where these men fell, the crosses and marks that mark the graves and last but not least the brave heroes who faced death without resisting who resisted the said cemetery—May the same not been spent in vain. Orlando, Fla., Nov. 4—Reports toight from Cocoa, near here where an action day root caused the death of two white men and a number of Negroes indicated that quite prevailed that practically all Negroes had left the region, nearly all of th. afloat, as there was no exodus by rail. The white citizen has begun harvesting the citrus crop owing to the lack of Negro labor. It developed today that Estelle's Pry widow of the Negro who was jaunched and who demand that he be permitted to vote, was said to have precipitated d theiot, and her daughter was wounded during the fighting. They have been sent o Tampa by the authorities for treatment and to avoid further disturbance. Publishing every Thursday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines Dow. Office in Chemical Building, Corner of Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone Walnut 889. Entered at the Post Office of Des Moines, Iowa, as Second Class matter. LAURENCE C. JONES.....Publisher and Editor MBS. ELBERT R. HALL.....Editorial Manager ROBERT D. DURR.....Circulation and Advertising CHAS. M. SHED.....Secretary and Treasurer Weekly news letters must be received not later than Tuesday of each week. ARE YOU INTERESTED? ... If you are interested in this issue of THE BYSTANDER, please say so. Say it out loud. Say it where your friends will hear, so that they will become interested too. If you are NOT a subscriber to THE BYSTANDER, please say so. Say it with $1.50 by a check or money order or whatever is the most convenient way. a measure of happiness, abundance, opportunity and contentment beyond that of the people of any other nation in the world. Under the Monroe decree we are the rightful, righteous guardian of the Western Hemisphere; this is our zone of especial interest and influence. Let us now address the issue under a united policy of peace, friendliness and good-will to all peoples and nations of the world in the interchange of The tremendously large vote cast by Negroes throughout the country and especially in the northern and pivotal states proves that the race is becoming conscience of its strength; demonstrates the power of cooperation and coordinate our forces for a given aim. Race solidarity is more to be desired during the present crisis in our racial career than political "expediency." Without solidarity there can be no recognition nor regularity. The Bystander wishes to thank the pastors of Iowa for the great aid rendered the cause in this city and state, and the good women, recently enfranchised, who marched to the polls like veterans and cast their ballots for the Republican party. For once the race found itself and having found itself, we should look forward to the future with optimism and press onward. PROGRESS IS ALWAYS IN FRONT, STAGNATION AND REACTION AT THE REAR. Speaking of the foul and malicious whisperings and charges relative to the ancestry of candidate Harding, which were expected during the last days of the recent national campaign to drive votes from the Republican party and into the Democratic camp, the Nation magazine of Nov. 10 has he following to sav: "Mr. Harding's ancestry does not interest us in the least. It may be true, as cynics say, that Harding's election proves the truth of the old American adage that "any boy born in America may become President," but whatever the unpleasant truth of politics, the only test of a presidential candidate ought to be his fitness for the office as proved by his own record. The scandalous underhandedness of the whispering campaign of the Democrats, and the indignation of the Republicans at the suggestion that their candidate might have Negro blood in his veins, only prove the spuriousness of all their protests of belief in equal rights for black and white. It is to the credit of York World newspaper that spoke of Workman's spoke in this matter declaring that there was in the story "nothing that reflects in the slightest degree upon his (Harding's) character or his capacity." It is a reproach to the intelligence of the American people that a trace of black blood should be a bar to any job, office, or position for which the capacity of a man fits him, and it is moreover, a crime this matter declaring that there was in tions and our democracy to talk of the suggestion of Negro blood in anyone's veins as an "unspeakable disgrace."— AMERIGA, THE LAND WE LOVE. By William Thomas Blaine. The judgment of the American people has selected Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge as the executive directors of the United States government and a Republican Senate and Congress to formulate the policy and laws to deal with the new situation and current events of our national life, for the ensuing four years, beginning March 4, 1921. Without any partisan thought we all can now extend sincere good-will and best wishes for a successful and and advantageous reconstruction and readjustment of our national affairs, a stabilizing and steading of our broad economic national activities at home. The United States has in its history through the great periods; to the end of 1776, in which we obtained our national independence; the civil war of 1861, which made us all a nation of freemen, swept away all sectional differences and cemented us together forever in a strong, united nation; and last our participation in the recent great World War. These three great epoches were written in pages of blood, and we last splendid service to the world, in saving it from imperial despotism for democracy, in service recognized and highly appreciated throughout the world. The great World War episode is now closed, and we must promptly adjust ourselves to a peaceful, orderly and progressive conduct. Our commitment to the environment at home, and in the development and expansion of our trade throughout the world. As a sovereign nation our working law is the constitution of our State. We uphold the rights of our citizenry by the blessings of Republican institutions and democratic principles and TREATED ONE WEEK FREE DROPSY Short breathing relieved in a few hours; reciving and water reduced in a few days; regains liver, kidneys and heart. - Write for Free Trial Treatment. COLLUM DROPSY REMEDY CO. Dept. H, Atlanta, Ga. 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EXELENTO MEDICINE COMPANY Albuquerque, New Mexico Exelento FOR DARK SALOON SKINS Skin Beautifier der perfect control of its director suddenly halts in a blaring crescendo, a great quiet—save an occasional sporadic rifle shot or belated grenade, fired doubless for exultation rather than destruction—a quiet, enhanced by contract to the erst-wild bedlam, settled over the wire-strewn, scarred, smoking battlefield still pungent with gas vapor—and the big game was over. Boy, oh boy! It was a thrill that comes once in a life-time—believe me! Nathaniel Emythe, late second lieutenant, 366 infantry, U. S. A. NOTICE TO DEPENDANT OF GARNISHMENT PROCEDINGS In the Municipal Court in and for the City of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa. To Loa Thomas, defendant: I identified that the Blue Line Transfer Co, has been heretofore attached as garnishee in said Court in above entitled cause, pursuant to which he has answered, and that unless you appear in said Municipal Court in Des Moines, Iowa, on the 30th day of November, he will be at o'clock. I did not day and should answer if any have, why judgment should not be rendered condemning the property or debt in the hands of said garnishee belonging to you, as shown by the answer of said garnishee, a judgment will be entered, condemning said property or debt, and the same will be dealt with, not to law for the use of said plaintiff. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Folk County, January term, A. D. 1921. Evalyn Piper. To Harold M. Piper, defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before A. D. 1920 the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be 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 upon the statutory ground that without any fault upon the part of the plaintiff the plaintiff has absented yourself from her for the space of more than two years last past. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the January, A. D. 1921 term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, on the 3rd day of January, 1921, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 9th day of November, To Our Friends, We are pleased to announce the Formal Opening of a Modern Drug Store at No. 1200 Center Street, Des Moines, Iowa on Monday Nov. 15th to be known as the Blagburn & Shelton Parmacy. Our Store will be complete in all departments and, efficient service and courteous treatment are guaranteed. We have gone to considerable expense insec uring the services of Lee B. Blagburn, for 18 years head soda Dispenser for the Shotz Drug Co. of Denver, Col., to handle the soda fountain. The service will be second to none in Des Moines. Every person attending our opening will be served free with Lee B. Blagburn's own drink known as "Cognac." a measure of happiness, abundance, opportunity and contentment beyond that of the people of any other nation in the world. Under the Monroe doctrine we are the rightful, righteous guardian of the Western Hemisphere; this is our zone of special interest and influence. Let us now address the future under a united policy of peace, friendliness and good-will to all peoples and nations of the world in the interchange of ideals and commodities, and by example show the virtues and advantages of honest labor, thrift and close attention to the upbuilding of our economic values upon farms and fields, in forces and mines, factories and industries, and in our commercial and banking activities, in the arts and justice to labor, invested capital and executive service, in a genuine community of interest and unity of effort; each for all, all for each all together for the honor and prosperity of "America, the land we love." And also the whole world. Under this policy our future is secure, the hope of America is in the unified ideas and purpose of all our people. The trouble and unsettled conditions of the great World War will soon pass and, as always before, our nation will be able to rise up and the rising tide of onward progress to finer and larger achievements in every phase of our national life and activity. This is the spirit of America, forward, onward and upward forever. Let us now consecrate ourselves anew, men and women in the home, in all business relations and in our daily lives, in all dignified and sacred duties of American citizenship. Public Opinion ARNISTON DAY 1918. To the Editor: Complying with your request for an expression as to my location and feelings at 11 o'clock on the eleventh day of November, 1918, when the Armistice was signed, I submit the following statement: 366th regiment of Ninety-second division then operating with the Third army A. E. F. was attacking in the direction of Corny, straightening out a salient preparatory to the great offensive to have been launched in a few days upon the hitherto impregnable stronghold Metz. Licut. Dillard J. Firso of Cleveland, Ohio, carrying detail up in the battle zone. All of us knew that at 11 o'clock the curtain would be rung down on the greatest martial show ever staged, and, as the Hun was evidently throwing his big shells away promiscuously without any seeming regard for hitting any particular strategic spot the battle area was all too hot to be comfortable. The thought uppermost in my mind yas: "It'll be a (deleted) shame to see you, with a few minutes to go, get bumped off." Everyone feverishly watched the hands of watches crawl snail-like toward the precious 11 o'clock mark. Then, as a great orchestra un- JOHN L. THOMPSON, Attorney for Plaintiff. ORIGINAL MONKEY A. G. RIPPEY, Attorney for Plaintiff. Invest To-day Invest Now In a racial enterprise, with a Sound Investment. 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Bowles, Manager Town, Secretary W. H. Humburd, Direct Farfield, Treasurer Know How to M CLOTHES For your Thanksgiving and O'coat. Burns & Co. At present the business is growing rapidly under the efficient management of Mr. L. L. Bowles, and, assisted by Mrs. Emerald Mash. You can do no better thing than call or send your orders here for groceries. There is still on hand a few shares of stock which may be bought at ten dollars per share by paying either cash or on time. Investigate this concern and you will be convinced of its safety. DIRECTORS. E. Tracy Blagburn, President James B. Morris, Attorney L. J. Shelton, Vice President W. H. Bowles, Manager J. L. Brown, Secretary W. H. Humburd, Director. W. M. Warfield, Treasurer A. J. C. Order your Thanksgiving Suit and O'coat. NINTH AND KEOSAUQUA WAY H. TRACT BLAGBURN CO. Simal Estate Bales Bemalts Historic Public Lot, Acreage and Improved Property. H. Tracy Ringburn L. J. Shalton Films R. 774. D. 4502. Market 1872. 509 Mulberry St. Das Mollen Street HAVE YOU Heard About It Have you heard about it. You will have a chance to buy lots in Beautiful Idlewood. Lots sell at $35 each, 4 lots $140.00, $12.00 contract and $6.00 per month. I sold Dr. Booker, Mr. Slagburn, Mr. J. G. Brown, Mr. Bailey of your city is one of the first to buy lots there when they were sold for $19.00. I will be in Des Moines, Iowa week. Nov. 8. I will stop at Mrs. Fields, 760 Eleventh street. Call me. Phone Red 4615. Special Rep. J. L. Carter of the Idlewild Resort Co. Chicago, Ill. JAMES R. MORRIS Attorney at Law and Notary Public Attorneys Examined, Real Estate for a sale. 801 S. Gresham St. Phones Walmart 800 201 Seventh St. Phone, Walnut 899 Willis Wolfe, Ph. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City 1000 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa JOHNSON'S CAFE Meals at All Hours Popular Prices Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Prop. 800 W. Grand Ave. Phone Wai. 3545. BERT JOHNSON, Cleaner and Dyer Cleaning, Pressing, Altering, Repatring Work Called for and Delivered. We do first class work. Ph. Wal. 7574 1100 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa R. H. Haskins R. H. Haskins "The Store of Quality" HASKIN DRUG CO. Successory to E. L. Twining. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Mail Orders on all Preparations Promptly Filled. We deliver. N. W. Cor. 11th & Center. ATHLETIC BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Oigas and Soft Drinks Shoe Shining 919 Center L. JACOBS FURNITURE CO. Will buy or sell. We pay highest prices for stoves and furniture. 221 Locust Street. A REAL PLACE TO EAT First Class Place For First Class People $5.25 Meal Tickets For $5.00 McKEE CAFE 208 Third Street. Slightly used clothing for fifty women, saving man, and odd sots for children. Phone D. 4947-J. 954 14th Street Place. Make your home at THE RIVERVIEW HOTEL 101 Main Street. St. Joseph, Mo. JOEPH SMITH, Prop. Steam heated, electric lights, hot and cold running water in each room. INTERUBAN SHINE PARLOR. All ladies cordially invited. Our motto is quality and efficient service. 421 W. Second Street. Ge Brown, Prop. Service in at your service at all times. Call Walnut 2173. FRANK F.FOWLER Embalmer and Funeral Director Flowers and Autos for any Orcasid. 1112 Center Street Office Phone Res Phone market 1458 Rd 7809 V.L. JONES Formely of Jones ane Samuel Undertaker and Embalmer 725-9 Sixth Ave. Phone Market 820 Res. Walnut -4964 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. 18th and Center St. Des Moines Market 1895 WADE R. McCREE Improve Your Digestion. If you have weak digestion eat sparingly of meats, let at least five hours elapse between meals, eat nothing bottled or canned, and drink water. Take one of Chamberlain's Tables immediately after supper. Do this and you will improve your digestion. Got Her Good Health Out of a Bottle. Taxi Service Joe Hillard's ROYAL TAXI SERVICE Is at your Service at all Times Call W. 2173 THE DULEY THEATER 209-211 North Second Street St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Chas. T. Phleps. Proprietress. Serious Results from Colds. Colds not only cause a tremendous financial loss but are also a serious injury to every one who contracts them as they lower the vitality and prepare the system for the more serious diseases. It is not at all unusual for people who have serious lung trouble to say "I had a hard cold last winter." Why not take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and cure your cold while you can.—Adv. Roy E. Handy J. W. Bland Handy and Bland Funeral Director Golden Ru'e Service Golden Rule Prices Phone Market 1488 112 Center Street Des Moines, Iowa Phone Market 1488 W. G. ANDERSON Attorney-at-Law 1112 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa We deal in USED FUNITURE Bought sold on Exchanged GRAND FURNITURE CO 911-13 Grand Ave Des Moines, Iowa FOR RENT. Dandy office space at 1208 Center street for doctor, dentist or lawyer on the first floor of our new building being erected at Twelfth and Center streets. For information call E. TRACY BLAGBURN CO. Drake 774 M. 1872 A Swell Barber Shop Lady Barbers If a girl loves a boy that's her business. If a boy loves a girl that's his business. If they both love each other that's their business. If your need a hair, cut, shave, shampoo, shave, that's OUR BUSINESS. "A PEACEFUL SHOP" Mrs. B. J. Roach & Mrs. O. V. Sweeney, Props. 923 Center Street. HOTEL William 215-17 WEST Chestnut Street New Hotel for Col- ored People On October 1 a new hotel will open at 215-217 W. Chestnut St. for colored people. Rooms for light housekeeping and lodging by day or week. 40 rooms, steam heat and bath. Each room contains electric lights and gas. Information call 600 West Second. Phone W. 5779. H. W. WILLIAMS, Proprietor. Better known as Hustier. Do You Need Money? We arrange loans quickly and strictly privately on farmithe, pianos and other personal property, without removal. PAY YOUR DEBTS with our money, and repay us in easy monthly payments. Write cal or phone us for prompt, con- fidential and courteous service. Des Moines Loan Co. DES MOINES LOAN CO. Established 1904 812 Century Bldg Wal. 1486 517 Walnut St Over Frankell's Clothing Store Who's Who In Des Moines Locals After several days visit in Des Moines Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brent have returned to their home in Creston. The Hallowe'en entertainment given by Mount Moriah Tabernacle at the Community Center was a success. They realized twenty-nine dollars. Mrs. E. M. Cooley of 1310 McCormick avenue, is confined to her home by illness. The Phillis Wheatley Art Club members are invited to attend a birthday party Monday evening at the home of Mrs. James Hanley at her home, 1420 Walnut street in honor of Mrs. Hurley. Mr. Raymond Dysart and his six-piece orchestra will fill engagements at Oseola Thursday; Iowa City, Saturday and Ames on the 20th of this month. The entire membership of the Booster club is desired at their meeting Wednesday evening at the Community Center. “Snow Drop,” the play staged at Masonic Hall on Nov. 5 by Des Moines juveniles, under the direction of Mrs. W. Hieronymous was a decided success. Much credit is given to Margaret Lindsey, Marvel Blackburn and Harold Burrell who played their parts like real actors. The seven dwarfs won much aplause and laughter from the audience. Little Melvine Saunders, seven year old trap drummer was at his best and was greeted with great applause. Glorene Humphrey touched the heart strings of her audience, when she sang in her sweet charming voice, "Daddy You've been a Mother to Me." By special request this play will be repeated in the near future. WITH OUR CHURCHES The revival services which have been in progress at the Maple Street Baptist church will close Friday evening. Baptismal service will be held Sunday after- Mr. Grant McKees of Ohio is visiting his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Grant McKees of 208 Second street. He will perhaps locate here permanently. Mr. Jim Roberts of 1217 Park street and Mr. Ervin of 1100 Center street are numbered among those who are ill this week. Sunday at 4 p. m. Rev. J. H. Jones of the newly organized C. M. E. church will speak at the Y. W. C. A. Everybody is invited. Mr. L. L. Carter of Chicago, representative for the Idlewild Real Estate Co., will spend next week in Danville, Pontiac and Springfield, Ill. Miss Gertrude Hyde, traveler for the McBrady company of Chicago, Ill., spent last week in Ottumwa in the interest of her work. Davenport and other eastern Iowa towns will be visited by Miss Hyde during the current week. Mr. and Mrs. Nakomis Craddock, 1263 McKinley avenue are the parents of a baby girl born Monday, Nov. 8. The stork also visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baker Dixon on Oct. 27, leaving a bouncing baby boy who has been christened, Brice Opal Dixon. Native born Missourians and all former residents of that state are invited to attend a meeting of the Missouri Gala club at the Community Center Tuesday evening. Plans will be perfected for a grand Christmas entertainment. R. E. Handy president. The entertainment entitled "Who's Who," at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Dec. 14 will be one of the best productions that has yet been rendered in Des Moines. Mrs. Ousley is in charge of the entertainment. Further announcements will be made later. Miss Frances Banks, secretary for the Y. W. C. A. Center is attending the training school at Newark, N. J. The course will require three weeks' work. Miss Banks is recognized as one of the most efficient workers in the young women's work in this section of the country. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Seal entertained at dinner Sunday as a compliment to the members of the Parkin orchestra which is filling an engagement at the Green Mill. The affair was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Codwell, 2066 Lyon street. The weekly meeting of the Mary Church Terrell club was held Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Jessie Bell, Mrs. Archie Alexander lead in the club's study "Interior Decoration." Mrs. Guerrero will be hostess to the club next week. A NOTED WOMAN COMING. Mrs. Viola Hill of Orlando, Fla., one of the leading women of our race in religious work will speak at the Corinthian Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 p. m. and at Maple Street Baptist church Monday night. Don't fail to hear her. Sylvester Harris, 35, of 412 South West Sixth street, died Sunday at the Samaritan hospital of burns received two weeks ago at his home. The fatal burns were caused by an exfoliating oil stove. He is survived by a wife and one child. A large dancing party was given last Tuesday at the Auditorium by the American Federation of Musicians. GO TO SCHOOL Vallejo Institute, located at an industrial and vocational free traiored boys and girls open the yearly corporated in 1912. Books free, full will pay for board and lodging $25.00 on entering pays two month advance rest of term or stammar and high school graded work, government mild but firm, prince experience as a teacher. Energetic young men and wipes during day attend school parents and they keep up studie should not apply. For further i Vallejo Institute, V C. H. TONE THE FAMOUS IA Chas, O. Whi GO TO SCHOOL IN CALIFORNIA Vallejo Institute, located at Vallejo, California, a literary, industrial and vocational free training school and home for colored boys and girls open the year round established 1911 and incorporated in 1912. Books free, tuition free. $100.00 paid in full will pay for board and lodging the whole term nine months. $25.00 on entering pays two months advance then $1250 per month advance rest of term or stay after first two months. Grammar and high school graded work, vocal and instrumental music, government mild but firm principal has had twenty-five years experience as a teacher. Energetic young men and women may work and earn expenses during day attend school evening provided satisfactory parents and they keep up studies. Disobedient boys and girls should not apply. For further information, write Cleaning Pressing Dyeing Des Moines, Iowa ```markdown ``` We use the "PRESTO" Laundry Steam Pressing Machine Disinfects Garments Thoroughly removes all germs. No burning or chinning the only Press Equipped with a Vacum Cleaner removes every particle of dirt. Hats Cleared and blocked. Ladies and GentleShoe Shining Parlor Alterating and Re- OUR GREATEST ASSEST IS THE BYSTANDER "Snow Drop," the play staged at Masonic Hall on Nov. 5 by Des Moines juveniles, under the direction of Mrs. W. Hieronymous was a decided success. Much credit is given to Margaret Lindeny who plays Blackburn and Harold Burrell who plays their parts like real actors. The seven players plauses and laughter from the audience. Little Melvine Saunders, seven year old trap drummer was at his best and was greeted with great applause. Glorene Humphrey touched the heart strings of her son, when she sang in her sweet charm, Daddy You've Been a Mother to Me." By special request this play will be repeated in the near future. WITH OUR CHURCHES The revival services which have been in progress at the Maple Street Baptist church will close Friday evening. Baptistal service will be held Sunday afternoon. The meetings have been very successful, between fifteen and twenty persons have affiliated with the church. The pastor, Rev. S. Bates, has been ably assisted by other local pastors. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH. The morning service and evening service were well attended. The morning text was "To Do Good and to Communicate Forget Not." Hebrews 13-16 verses. Rev. S. C. Crutcher preached at the evening service, text St. Luke 15-11, "The Prodigal Son." It was a masterpiece. Rev. S. C. Crutcher and Rev. H. C. Claybrook went to Boone, Iowa, and spent a few days visiting Rev. O. L. Coleman, who was engaged in revival work. Purity club met at the church center Tuesday evening and elected officers. We hope the newly elected officers much success. Constellation club met at Mrs. Sophia Sylvester Tuesday evening. After the business of the meeting a nice luncheon was served. THE HC Claybrook Structural club met at the church center Monday evening. The club will give a 6 o'clock supper Nov. 20. Busy Bee club will give a dinner and supper at the church center Saturday, Nov. 13. Dinner 11:30 to 1 p. m. Supper at 6 p. m. Mrs. Estella Williamson of Newton, Iowa was a pleasant visitor Tuesday with her many friends of the city. Mrs. Sylvester Harris died at 4 p. m. Sunday. Mrs. Frank Krake the daughter-in-law of Mrs. Mary Bush, who was called to the bedside of her mother at Springfield, Ill., returned home Tuesday morning leaving her mother much improved. ST. PAUL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES Good attendance and a thorough discussion of the lesson characterize the session on the 7th. We are glad to note the increased attendance of the adult department of the school. Subject of lesson VII, "The Power and Authority of Jesus," Matt 8:5-13:58. Golden text—And Jesus went about all the cities and villages teaching in their synagogues and teaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing an manner of diseases and all manner of sickness, Matt. 9:35. Opening bell 1:30. Be prompt. The Christian Endeavor of Union Congregational church extends a cordial invitation to college and high school students of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. Bessie Hughes and Mrs. Etel Jackson have charge of a very interesting program. Rev. Gray will fill the pulpit Sunday morning and the Christian Endeavor will meet at 7:35. Everybody cordially invited. Sunday, Nov. 14 is hoped to be a great day in Zion for the Mt. Olive Baptist church as the dedication of this little church will take place at 3 o'clock p. m. See the program in this paper. Following the dedication there will be a form of opening services at which the public is also invited to attend. The following churches and their pastors have been invited to share in these services. Monday evening at 8 o'clock the Shiloh Baptist church will have charge of the service. "AS FOR BEAUTIFUL HAIR AND A LOVELY COMPLEXION" "It is astonishing to know the beneficial results one may obtain from the constant use of Madam C. J. 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There will be a welcome address given each evening from some department of the church. Come you are welcome. Notice to all Baptists As Rev. J. W. Crushon has declined to serve the association at general missionary. A successor will be elected at the first quarterly board meeting in December. If any church need missionary services before that time please notify the secretary. Rev. G. W. Robinson, 1009 Twelfth street, Des Moines, Iowa. FOR SALE. Five-room nouse, water, toilet, gas for cooking. East front. Possession at once. Close in, Call or Write JAMES B. MORRIS, W. 899 201 Seventh Street WATCH YOUR STEPS WHY PAY $50.00? Get our Complete Course and Diploma in Hair Dress-ing and Beauty Culture for $10.00 including $5.00 of Treatments. Send address to-day for new terms. W. T. McNISSICK & CO. WATCH YOUR STEPS WHY PAY $50.00? Get our Complete Course and Diploma in Hair Dressing and Beauty Culture worth of Treatments. Send address to-day for new terms. W. T. McKISSICK & CO. 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