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HAITIAN MISSION ARRIVES Bishop's Council Plans For $5,000,000 Drive FOR THE BAD READ OTHER FOR THE GOOD YOU READ THE BYSTAN HAIT Bishop's Will Last Three States Represented of Bishops and Le M.E. Church Held Texas Will Last Three Years. All States Represented in gathering of Bishops and Leaders of A. M.E. Church Held at Dallas Texas Dallas, Texas, Pocahontas County The Bishops' Council and Connectional Council of the A. M. E. church which were held last week at St. James A. M. E. church will be recorded as having been the starting place of one of the most far-reaching and comprehensive plans for church improvements ever inaugurated. The Bishops' Council and Connectional church which were held last week at St. James recorded as having been the starting place of ing and comprehensive plans for church impied. The most outstanding feature of this maddes of the most representative pastors and to convene in Dallas, was the perfection of drive for $5,000,000 to be used for spreadiious branches of this great church. The proposed appropriation of this sum to be used for education; $500,000 for church sion fund for aged and super-annual pa service work; $1,000,000 for home and forest 000 for the liquidation of miscellaneous debt of schools and colleges already establish. In order that this work may be sys the church has been divided into eighteen zo of the Episcopal Districts. The Bishop of e campaign assisted in turn by Presiding Elegiional directors. These regional directors in addition to a campaign will prepare a complete survey of the economic and political which affect member found. The drive which will cover a period of the by Professor John R. Hawkins of Washington. The Bishops' Council opened on Thursday officially Saturday afternoon. The visitors from all sections of the cou praise of the good work done at St. James edifice, which ranks with the best and finest were surprised to see what had been accomplish leadership of Dr. C. Abington, backed up by friends of St. James church, together with their share of praise. Every Bishop was present save Bishop T will not allow him to travel and Bishops Ven now in Africa. A mid-summer meeting of the Bishops June 23-24. The next annual session will February. The most outstanding feature of this meeting, which caused hundreds of the most representative pastors and laymen of the connection to convene in Dallas, was the perfection of the plan for a three-year drive for $5,000,000 to be used for spreading and increasing the various branches of this great church. The proposed appropriation of this sum is as follows: $1,500,000 to be used for education; $500,000 for church extension; $500,000 pension fund for aged and super-annuated pastors; $250,000 for social service work; $1,000,000 for home and foreign mission work; $1,250,-000 for the liquidation of miscellaneous debts and increasing equipment of schools and colleges already established: In order that this work may be systematically accomplished the church has been divided into eighteen zones which follow the lines of the Episcopal Districts. The Bishop of each district will head the campaign assisted in turn by Presiding Elders, pastors and two regional directors. These regional directors in addition to assisting in the work of the campaign will prepare a complete survey of all conditions social, civic, economic and political which affect members of our group wherever found. The drive which will cover a period of three years is being directed by Professor John R. Hawkins of Washington who is financial secretary. The Bishops' Council opened on Thursday morning and closed officially Saturday afternoon. The visitors from all sections of the country were loud in their praise of the good work done at St. James church, especially the new edifice, which ranks with the best and finest in the connection. They were surprised to see what had been accomplished in one year under the leadership of Dr. C. Abington, backed up by the officers, members and friends of St. James church, together with the citizens, all came in for their share of praise. Every iBishop was present save Bishop Tanner whose extreme age will not allow him to travel and Bishops Vernon and Brooks who are now in Africa. A mid-summer meeting of the Bishops will be held in Chicago, June 23-24. The next annual session will be held in Memphis, next February. Immigration bill Sent To President Bulletin. Washington, Feb. 26.—The conference report on the immigration bill was adopted today by the house and senate and the measure sent to abroad become more stable. Mr. Johnson explained that the measure would in no way affect Chinese exclusion or the Root Takahira agreement as to Japanese immigration. It is estimated that during the first twelve months of the restriction period 355,000 aliens can be admitted to the United States. It has been pointed out that the Irish in the United States have raised millions for propaganda, that in a recent single meeting in Chicago $175,000 was raised and turned over to Miss Mary McSweeney, and that the Jewish people of the country have, "in the twinkling of an eye," raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to combat Henry Ford's anti-Jewish propaganda. It is thought, therefore, that 15,000,000 colored people should be aroused sufficiently to have their problems fittingly and extensively laid before the general public. --- VOL. XXVI. NO. 36. --- Dallas, Texas. February 26.— Immigration bill Sent To President Bulletin. Washington, Feb. 26.—The conference report on the immigration bill was adopted today by the house and senate and the measure sent to the president. I would limit immigration for fifteen months from next April 1 to three per cent of the nationals of the various countries who were in the United States at the time of the 1910 census. Washington, Feb. 26.—The senate bill limiting immigration from any European country during the fifteen month period beginning next April 1 to three per cent of the number of persons born in that country, who were in the United States in 1910, was passed today by the house. The vote, taken after an hour's debate, was 296 to 40. While the house agreed to the conference report without modification, the measure must be approved by the senate before it can go to the president as the conferences made some changes in it. Chairman Johnson of the immigration committee whose bill to virtually stop immigration for a year was defeated by the senate, led the fight for the substitute plan. He declared it was imperative to restrict the influx from Europe until conditions in this country and Honor Roll If you have paid your subscription and did not see your name in the Honor Ball call Walmut 899 and ask for "Mr. Sheldon." A. E. Fishback ..... $1.50 C. Best ..... 1.50 Emma Tone ..... 1.50 --- (By The Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C.-Immediately following the inauguration of President-elect Harding, a nationwide propaganda effort will be made, with the co-operation of newspapers, churches, public men, and organization, to acquaint the general public with all the facts in matters affecting the welfare of colored Americans. Stop Annie. Hearing that austrian stealthship companies had promised to get aliens out of this country without paying their taxes if they used their lines, the U. S. Collector at Detroit became watchful and as a result collected more than $400 from 130 out of 100 lines into Canada en route to Lithuania. abroad become more stable. The Bystander Bonus Bill Is Again Up In Congress Washington, D. C., Feb. 26. Use of the interest on the $10,000., 000 of American war loans to the allies in financing adjusted compensation for former service men is one of the plans under consideration by congress. This was disclosed today when the soldiers' bonus bill was favorably reported by the senate finance committee. Senator McCumber, Republican, North Dakota, who will have charge of the bill in the senate, explained to the committee that by postponing the effective date of all provisions of the bill until January 1, 1923, the accumulated interest on the foreign loans probably would be sufficient to bear the cost of compensation. Before reporting the bill the committee eliminated all of the tax provisions as approved by the house and adopted Senator McCumber's suggestion as to the effective date. Senators Gerry, Rhode Island, and Jones of New Mexico, Democrats, were said to have been joined by Senator LaFolette, Republican, Wisconsin in an effort to make the bill effective July 1, but their motion was defeated. The committee also rejected a motion by Senator Calder, Republican, New York, to postpone operation on the bill until July 1, 1923. PROMINET HOTEL MAN KILLED BY HOUSEKEEPER Mart Bradford, prominent hotel and lodge man of this city was killed by his housekeeper, Martha Dooly. The cause of the murder is unknown—although Miss Dooly states she shot him in self-defense. Bradford had divorced his former wife sometime ago but on his deathbed he ent for her to come to him from Waterloo. Upon her arrival they were remarried just an hour before he passed into the Great Unknown. It is thought that Bradford contemplated going back to his wife and this caused a friction between he and the Dooly woman for which she killed him. Famous 15th Regiment, N. Y. have a New Colonel Famous 15th Regiment, N. Y. have a New Colonel New York, N. X., Feb. 17.—The Famous. 15th Regiment, widely known as the "Hell Fighters," and New York's crack combination of black warriors have a new Colonel, Vice Col. William J. Schieffelin retired to the Officers' Reserve. The new Colonel is a 15th regiment man. Col. Arthur W. Little, one of the cleanest white men that ever commanded Colored soldiers. There is no Ballou in him, and no Greer of Memphis, Tenn. A Former Major Col. Little was commissioned a captain in the 15th in 1917, after coming from a private. He served overseas with the "Hell Fighters" as captain and was promoted to major and mustered out n February, 1919. In his first order, he said that he was proud to be called Colonel of soldiers that never knew a tear, except one of pity and that he joined the boys to help them reflect credit upon both their country and their race. If he doesn't fall down, as a great many white men do, Col. Little will make a record like records used to be made by white men who were given a chance with the real soldiers of this country. lans For Shell Shock Soldier Kills Policeman and Wounds Two Washington, March 1,—Between the hours of 8 and 9 o'clock Sunday morning the peace and quietude of one of the aristocratic colored sections of this city was disturbed. By one of the most deplorable tragedies in the history of Washington Twitty Linwood Harris, an ex-soldier shortly released from the Walter Reed hospital for shell-shock became mentally unbalanced and killed one white policeman and one colored man and seriously wounded another. After a chase which lasted for half an hour or more he was finally cornered at his home, 942 West minster street North West and instantly killed by three policemen from the Eighth precinct district. On the eve of the investigation of the Walter Reed hospital this comes as a warning that the affairs of the Walter Reed hospital should be thoroughly investigated. This soldier should never have been released from the hospital as he has been acting peculiarly for several days. We find after investigation that a great number of colored soldiers are being released on the community not being sufficiently cured of their ailment. Why this wholesale release of men who should have every protection possible should be thoroughly investigated, because it is not only a menace to the community but unfair to the noble boys who sacrifice their health on the battlefields of France so that the race might have a place in the sun. EL MAN BY HOUSEKEEPER hotel and lodge man of this city was a Dooly. The cause of the murder is states she shot him in self-defense. former wife sometime ago but on his him from Waterloo. Upon her arri-hour before he passed into the Great contemplated going back to his wife in he and the Dooly woman for which COLORED MAIL CLERK SHOT Houston, Texas, March 3—Mr. J. M. Richardson, clerk in charge of a mail car between Houston and Dallas on the H. & T. C. Ry., was shot Monday night by one of the two train robbers who tried to hold up the mail car before the train was out of the local yards. According to the injured race man the would-be robbers were colored and when he told them he had no money in transit, one of the bandits pulled his pistol and shot the mail clerk, inflicting a light wound. Negro Businessmen To Meet Mar. 8th The monthly meeting of the Des Moines Negro Business league will be held in the Community Center, Thirteenth and Crocker streets Tuesday evening March 8 at 8 o'clock. This being the first monthly meeting after the complete election of officers everyone is expected to attend. TO DEFEND PANAMA CANAL. One outcome of President-elect Harding's inspection of the Panama canal is the drafting of a bill which, if passed by congress will make the canal impregnable. This can be done, it is said, with extra cost to the government if long-range guns now being manufactured are used for the purpose of defense. It is also suggested that a small island some 15 miles off the Pacific entrance to the canal be fortified as an added protection. The Atlantic entrance will be further equipped with railway tracks to support the heaviest artillery mounts with guns more powerful than those on any dreadnaught. TO PRESENT TRUTH ON CRUELTY; FULL INVESTIGATION ASKED (By The Associated Negro Press.) New York City, March 3—A Haitian mission, consisting of Stenio Vincent, ex-minister of the interior of Haiti, and Pauleus Sannon, ex-Haitian minister to the United States, has arrived in New York for the purpose of presenting the truth of the Haitian situation to the American people and asking for a congressional investigation of the military occupation of the Negro republic. Messrs. Vincent and Sannon issued the following statement at the offices of the N. A. A. C. P.: "We are sent here by the Patriotic Union, a national Haitian organization with branches in every town of the Haitian republic, to acquaint the American people with the truth about conditions in Haiti, to make known Haitian aspirants for independence, and to enlist American co-operation in realizing those aspirations. "The Haitian people want: 1. Immediate suppression of martial law and military courts. 2. Immediate reorganization of Haitian armed forces, military and police, and withdrawal in a short time of the military occupation by the United States. 3. Abrogation of the 1915 treaty between Haiti and the United States. 4. Convocation of a constitutional assembly in Haiti. "The various courts of inquiry and investigation sent to Haiti having suppressed rather than revealed the truth to the American people, the Haitian mission is charged with demanding a full and searching investigation by the congress of the United States." 153,088 NEGROES IN CITY, Census Shows 66.90 Per Cent, Increase in New York in 10 Years Washington, D. C., Feb. 26. — The Negro population in New York City thus the 74,790,153,058, an increase of 61,327, or 66.9 per cent, the Census Bureau announced today. The white population was 5,459,004, an increase of 789,842, or 16.9 per and all others 7,956. Negroes in Boston, numbered 16,362 and all others 7,978, or 20.6 per cent. The white total 730,486, an increase of 74,790, 11.4 per cent., and all others, 1,212. Jack Johnson Is Willing To Fight Again Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 19. Jack Johnson, once heavy-weight champion of the world is ready to re-enter the prize ring and threatens to make life miserable for Harry Wills, the giant of New Orleans, Jack Dempsey and Fulton. Although still confined in the Federal prison at Leavenworth, Kan., his time is almost up and the once great fighter has greatly improved in strength and health and claims he is a far better boxer than he ever was before. A letter was received from him by Al Lippne in this city recently, asking the recipient to become his manager. In the letter Johnson derided the present crop of heavyweights and stated that he is anxious to be matched with Wills, Fulton, Dempsey and any of the others. "I am going to furnish one big surprise when I get out and start boxing again," he wrote. Apes mentioned in the Bible in 1 Kings 10:22, and U Chronicles 10:21, were brought to Palestine from Ceylon, the same country which supplied vary and peacocks. --- Ancs From Ceylon. 00,000 Dr. Earnest Lyon, nent Minister Episicopal Chur Position of Minis Dr. Earnest Lyon, Baltimore, prominent Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Candidate for Position of Minister to Liberia Washington, March 3.—The se considered with a degree of interest of Columbus, Ohio is the present W Liberia is being hailed as a new fi sire that the American representt proportions. Dr. Earnest Lyon, of Baltimore mer administration, is said to be a It is stated on high authority, howe Methodist Episcopal church, his with enthusiasm by Bishop Matthew who is, also, a statement broadacast file in Washington which, if uncart didacy. Among others who have been themselves not favorably inlined f Scott, Secretary-Treasurer of Howe of Jackson, Miss.; Connecilman Tho Rep. Nutter, of Charleston, W. Va. In the matter of appointments things to be considered; first: Colo make a strong pull for a larger rep granted by Republican administration has announced that it will be permit cabinet members to select th strict accountability for the cone Washington, March 3.—The subject of Minister to Liberia is being considered with a degree of interest that is unusual. Dr. J. L. Johnson, of Columbus, Ohio is the present Wilson appointee to the African post. Liberia is being hailed as a new field of opportunity, and there is a desire that the American representative shall be truly statesmanlike in proportions. Dr. Earnest Lyon, of Baltimore, a minister to Liberia under a former administration, is said to be an active candidate for the position. It is stated on high authority, however, that while he is a minister in the Methodist Episcopal church, his appointment would not be received with enthusiasm by Bishop Matthew W. Clair, of the same church, who is, also, a statement broadcast, that there are certain records on file in Washington which, if unearthed, would not help Dr. Lyon's candidacy. Among others who have been mentioned for the post, but who are themselves not favorably inlined for the position are: Dr. Emmett J. Scott, Secretary-Treasurer of Howard University; Perry W. Howard, of Jackson, Miss.; Councilman Thomas W. Fleming, of Cleveland and Rep. Nutter, of Charleston, W. Va. In the matter of appointments, however, there are two important things to be considered first: Colored American citizens are going to make a strong pull for a larger representation than has heretofore been granted by Republican administrations, and second: President Harding has announced that it will be the policy of the administration to permit cabinet members to select their assistants, and therefore, be held to strict accountability for the conduct of their departments. North Carolina Governor Oppose The K. K. K. (By The Associated Negro Press.) Raleigh, N. Car., March 8.—The announcement of Governor Cameron Morrison's opposition to the operations of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina brought considerable support in his position. A number of the state's leading newspapers are standing behind the governor and citizens of high standing have informed him of their views. The thing that aroused the governor was the use of the Ku Klux Klan as a name with the applied meaning attributed to the old order, and the further fact that the governor is convinced that no order is justified in undertaking law enforcement in the state by secret means. Governor Morrison stated definitely that he had never received an invitation to join the Ku Klux Klan, and further stated, just as definitely that he would not entertain such an invitation. The law enforcement idea caused the governor to balk. The governor has already been assured by "some of the state's wisest" citizens that the operation of the Ku Klux Klan in North Carolina is fraught with gravest danger to the continued peaceable relation between the races. The Negroes of the state, the governor has been informed, are seriously disturbed by the new organization. In the annual report of the census bureau Director Rogers states that the cost of the enumeration, which covers three years has been $23,765,000. 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Dr. Berry O'Kelly is a member of the executive committee of the National Negro Business League, and is one of the most successful Negro business men in the south. He, in co-operation with other leading white and colored people in North Carolina, has arranged for Dr. Moton to deliver a series of addresses at the more important centers in the state. The dates for the meetings are from March 15 to 20. Henry Mason, Washington's Oldest Inhabitant Dies (By The Associated Negro Press.) Washington, D. C., March 1. Believed to have been Washington's oldest inhabitant, Henry Mason, colored, 108 years old, was laid to rest in Fauquier county, Virginia. He died of old age. Mason was born during the war of 1812 and he had the distinction of having lived through five big wars, namely, the war of 1812, the Mexican war, the Civil war, the Spanish-American war and the world war. 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Weekly news letters must be received not later than Tuesday of each week. Weekly news letters must be received not later than Tuesday of each week. Editorials (By Mrs. Elbert R. Hall) The following editorial from the pen of the Hon. Harvey Ingham, fearless editor, appeared in the Des Mones Register of Monday morning, Feb. 28. The Bystander commends' it to its readers and to all fair-minded Americans: The Color Line. The Drama league of New York City is to give a dinner on the evening of March 6 in honor of the ten who have contributed most to the art of the theater in the last year. The ten who have been voted as entitled to the honor are: Dudley Diggs, who directed the production of "Heartbreak House;" Gilda Vrasel, for her work as star and co-author of "Enter Madame;" David Belasco, for his production of "Deburau;" Eugene O'Neill, author of "The Emperor Jones;" Jacob Bemami, for his acting in "Samson and Delilah;" Lionel Atwill, star of "Deburau;" Lee Sanderson, designed of the stage settings of "Deburau;" Margaret Severn, introducer of stage masks in the "Greenwich Village Folies;" Fred Stone, as the greatest all-round comedian on the American stage; Charles S. Gilpin, star of "The Emperor Jones." There would be little in this simple announcement to interest the general public, or to create sensation in New York City, if it were not for the fact that the last actor named, Charles S. Gilpin, is a Negro, and "The Emperor Jones," one of the phenomenal successes of the season, a Negro character. When it first appeared that Gilpin was to be included in the list of ten by the votes of members of the league, it was made a raised over extending him an invitation to the dinner. The invitation was extended. Now the question is whether he will go or not, and on this there seems to be some doubt. In an interview in the New York Evening Post Glipin is quoted as say- Vivian Funeral Calls answered pro Te Office—Walnut 2767. 1208 CE Vivian L. Jones, Funeral Director Calls answered promptly day or night. Telephones Office—Walnut 2767. Residence—Walnut 4964. 1208 CENTER STREET. Get These New 'BLUES' for your Player. The OWENS music masters hand played roll is the best for dancing; the only guaranteed Dollar Roll on the Market. TAKE advantage of our SPECIAL REDUCTION OF FER. 'Dardenella Blues' 'Early Mornin' Blues' 'Million Dollar Blues' 'You Can't Keep A Good Man Down' 'Read 'Em and Weep Blues' Sent upon receipt of $3.50. Send your order TODAY. Address: Dennis B. Owens, Jr., Inc., Roll Dept., Kansas City, Mo. THE MASTER OF THE MASK "It is hard for me to decide. I already have two invitations for the same evening, one from the League of Individual Freedom and the other from the Civic club, which I have not been able to answer, because I think I may have to work on a moving picture that day. I am putting my son through college and if they want me to work on Sunday I must do it. We are a little behind with the film. Anyway, I don't want to socialize. I'd like people to see my work, but I don't want to hob-nob with them. I have a world of my own and it is a very happy one. I have my own friends, and I do not want to get away from my own people, but to get closer to them. The honor of being chosen in that first ten is enough for me now my going to the army. But I hope I will time it around and just shake hands with Miss Vareni, and Miss Garden, and the kind people who said they would like to have me there. I always try to use tact in these things, and if I make a mistake, the trouble is with my head and not with my heart." It is, of course, a matter of no great importance to Gilpin whether he attends one dinner or the other, and have received his invitation, he may encourage a friendly feeling on the part of many by taking that as a sufficient recognition. But there is something in the general situation that is worthy of consideration by the public at large, for it is a situation that is bound to arise more and more frequently as the new generation of colored people begins to show equal talent in all sorts of ways. Why should it not be possible to recognize that honor and fame from no conditions rise, and accept talent as talent, no matter what its racial antecedents? We know as a matter of fact that there is no color line in character, in brains, in bravery, in any of the things that go to make men and women. Why then should there be color line in the general privileges of American life? The Way It Appears To Me A Varesi and Mary Garden, dramatic magnates who publicly states the class to sit beside Chas, Gilpin (Negro) "Emperor Jones" at the drama, given in honor of the ten persons who have contributed most to caring the current season are interpretors of real Americanism—the LENT, ACCOMPLISHMENT and not COLOR. In the final analysis, WHAT you are not WHO you are. Southern Whites who worry about placing foreigners in the vacant land the Negro, should think of the old man who was lost one night, he matches, he dropped one and to find it he struck the other and the way the light leaving him in a worse state than before and without pain. The Negro had more broadminded representatives as Dr. W. H. Griffin, E. Church)—encouraged by mountain-hearted men like Harvey of The Register & Tribune) whose souls are white like driven snow we would receive more consideration from the world. The chairmen of meetings among our people would inceite greater people to attend their meeting if they would practice "Stopping as a gag." Just as the Captain of a great army says "Make it snappy," wise man listens to all advice given him but he doesn't do anything most of it. A fool will not listen so what is the use of consuming a giving advice? For Brisbane, editor and author who says that amalgamation is the sire race question and will ultimately rid the earth of colored races, into one white race is worth somethought but, the best of them do not, the best of us don't either, so, let's all vote for simple justice in ideal for the present. —that little "speak" of existence between two great unbounded entities what we make it—"ifs" and "excuses" will not pay our debts neither in the game of life. Lily White," "The Ku Klux Klan" and other organizations to keep the entire reign of power in one place may find it like the thought she wanted to commit suicide—she must uped enough cop"n the river, she found the water "too cold" and changed her mind for help. Gilda Varesi and Mary Garden, dramatic magnates who publicly states their willingness to sit beside Chas. Glipin (Negro) “Emperor Jones” at the dramatic league dinner, given in honor of the ten persons who have contributed most to the theatre during the current season are interpretors of real Americanism—the respect TALENT, ACCOMPLISHMENT and not COLOR. In the final analysis we see it is WHAT you are not WHO you are. The southern Whites who worry about placing foreigners in the vacancies made by the Negro, should think of the old man who was lost one night, he had had two matches, he dropped one and to find it he struck the other and the wind blew out the light leaving him in a worse state than before and without prospects. If the Negro had more broadminded representatives as Dr. W. H. Griffin (of the A. M. E. Church)—encouraged by mountain-hearted men like Harvey Ingham, Editor of The Register & Tribune) whose souls are white like driven snow—doubtless we would receive more consideration from the world. The chairmen of meetings among our people would incite greater desire in people to attend their meeting if they would practice “Stopping as well as starting,” Just as the Captain of a great army says “Make it snappy.” The wise man listens to all advice given him but he doesn't do anything with the most of it. A fool will not listen so what is the use of consuming so much time giving advice? Author Brisbane, editor and author who says that amalgamation is the solution to the race question and will ultimately rid the earth of colored races, culminating into one white race is worth somethought but, the best of them do care for such and the best of us don't either, so let's all vote for simple justice and a square deal for the present. Life—that little "speck" of existence between two great unbounded eternities is just what we make it—"ifs" and "excuses" will not pay our debts in judgments neither in the game of life. 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When writing sent registered letter, postal money order or express money order,eral inducements offered to agents. Write today for special terms. Inclose 2-cent postal money order for agents served everywhere. Address Prof. F. Shelton 1138 East Tenth Street, Los Angeles, Cal. Cured His Rheumatism DROPSY TREATED ONE WEEK FREE Short breathing relieved in a few hours; welling 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. SHILOH PAPISTIST CHURCH Fifteenth and Scott Streets. R. E. GREEN, Pastor. Residence 1506 Stewart Street. Sunday School 10:30 A. M. Preaching 11:00 A. M. Preaching 7:30 P. M. B. Y. P. U. 5:30 P. M. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Sixteenth and Filmore Streets, Rev. H. C. Claybrook, Pastor. 11:00 A. M. Morning Service 12:30 P. M. Class Meeting 1:00 P. M. Sunday School 6:30 P. M. Christian Endeavor 7:30 P. M. Evening Worship 8:00 P. M. 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ATHLETIC BALTBER SHOP Hair Cutting by Electricity Cigars and Soft Drinks Shoe Shimming 919 Center O. WELDON & STONE BROS., Props. CUT RATE DEUG CO. Willis Wolfe, Ph. G. Prop. Very Best Drugs in City 1000 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa CURED.HER FITS Mrs. Paul Gram, who had suffered with Piscus or Epilepsy for over 15 years, reports that she was cured with a medicine she read about in the paper. She says that over ten years have passed and she is not returning. Everyone suffering from Fits should write to P. P. Lepso, 194 Island Ave., Milwaukee, Wis. For information about free bottle of the same kind of medicine Mrs. Gram says cured her. Send him your name name. What You Want We. Advertise Lots, Acreage and Improved Property. E. Tracy Blagburn L. J. Shelton Phones D. 774. D. 4502. Market 1872. 509 Mulberry St. Des Moines Street. Roy E. Handy J. W. 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Each room contains electric lights and gas. Information call 600 West Second. H. D. WILLIAMS, Prop. Better known as Hustler. Phone W. 2322. L. JACOBS FURNITURE CO. Will buy or sell. We pay highest prices for stoves and furniture. 221 Locust Street Attorney at Law and Notary Public Abstracts Exmixed, Real Estate for Sale. 201 Seventh St. Phone, Walnut 899 Adv. A Good Medicine for the Grip George W. Wiatt, South Gardiner, Me. relates his experience with the grip "I had the worst cough, cold and grip and had taken a lot of trash of no account. Chamberlain's Cought Remedy is the only thing that has done me any good whatever. I have used one bottle of it and the cold and grip have left me."— Adv. THE R GROWER pressing and Grower. ITS WANTED. Good Money Maje We want agents in every city and village to sell THE THE STAR HAIR CROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons and by any person. One 25 cents box proves its value. Any person will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair, give the GROWER a trial and be convinced. Send 250 for full size box. If you wish to become an a- gent for this wonderful preparation. a full supply that you can begin terms. or to GROWER MF'R., Greensboro, N. C. WONDERFUL Discovery AGENTS; Ray's Hair Straitener Big Money; 50 cents Bcx Free, Send 6 cents stamps for mailing, etc. Box 52, Indianapolis, Ind. W. R. NEALEIGH & CO. Five Room House For Rent or Sale West Fifteenth Street. Good terms. Walnut 899 Call Walnut 2244 Office Phone/ 85540-8881 THEO. H. CAMPLEW Funeral Director Private Ambulance- 715 West Sixth St. Slouce City, Iowa Flowers for all occasions 666 IS A PRESCRIPTION FOR COLDS, FEVER AND LAGRIFE. IT'S THE MOST SPEEDY REMEDY WE KNOW. A Rea' Place To Eat First Class Place For First Class People $5.25 Meal Ticket For $5.00 MCKEE CAFE 208 Third Street. HOUSE FOR RENT. A five-room dwelling house for rent $15 per month. Phone Red 4392. Mra. M. Lewis, 2423 S. E. Court 8th St. INTERURBAN SHINE PARLOR. All ladies cordially invited. Our motto is quality and efficient service. 421 W. Second Street, Geo. Brown, Prop. Service is at your service at all times. Call Walnut 2173. Successory to E. L. Twining. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Mail Orders on all Preparations Promptly Filled. We deliver. N. W. Cor. 11th & Center. BERT JOHNSON, Cleaner and Dyer Cleaning, Pressing, Altering, Repairing Work Called for add Delivered. We do first class work. Ph. Wal. 7374 1108 Center St. Des Moines, Iowa JOHNSON'S CAFE Meals at All Hours Popular Prices Mrs. Ethel Johnson, Prop. 908 W. Grand Ave. Phone Wai. 3545. REVIVAL A REAL SUCCESS. Dr. T. L. Griffith, an able and eloquent devine, has completed a successful revival at his church, the Union Baptist, located at East Sixteenth and People or every faith attended, and enjoyed the meetings. Large attendance every night, and assemblages on Sunday, and the edifice to the doors, were the rules. The singing was fine. Dr. Griffith's work in this meeting, which resulted in fifty accessions to the church, has spoken for and the whole East Side is *sorthl* WHEN RHEUMATISM HITS YOU HARD! WHEN RHEUMATISM HITS YOU HARD! Sloan's Liniment should be kept handy for aches and pains WHY wait, for a severe pain, an ache, a rheumatic twinge following exposure, a sore muscle, sciatica, or lumbago to make you quit work, when you should have Sloan's Liniment handy to help curb it and keep you active, and it, on the job? Without rubbing, for it, penetrates, pain is felt on the afflicted. Notethe gratifying, clean, prompt relief that follows. Sloan's Liniment couldn't keep it many thousands of friends the world over if it didn't make good. That's worth remembering. All drug-gists—three sizes—the largest is the most economical. 35c, 70c, $1.40. Sloan's Liniment Pains enemy Make your own Vanishing Cream Bust Developer, Pile Remedy, Face Powder, Glove Cleaner, Rouge, Perspirine, Foot Powder, Cold Cream, Corn Remover, Wrinkle Remover. Send today $1.00 to the Wilson Cream Co., Box 56, Junction City, Kan. These formulas are by a retired manufacturer. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County: March term, A. D. 1921. Niles Carey. You are hereby notified that 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 from the bonds of matrimony on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and keeping company with other men. For further particulars see petition, and unless you appear the court and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the March term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa, on the 7th day of March, 1921, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 16th day of February, 1921. GERTRUDE E. RUSH, Attorney for Plaintiff Who's Who Mrs. Mayfield Miles has been moved to her daughter's home from the Samaritan hospital. She is recovering rapidly. The Mary Talbert club will meet with Mrs. D. Mary Talbert on Wednesday March 9. All members be present. The Pythia Whithe Art club will meet at the home of Mrs. Winflow, 1020 Fourth street place and entertained by Mrs. Todd. All members please be present. The Callahann club was well attended on a meeting of the members, Mrs. Rose Thomas was a visitor. The club served a swell luncheon. It will meet March 9 at Y. W. C. A. D. W. W. Art club entertained their husband, President, Mrs. R. E. Henderson, Mrs. Eliza Gresham, and gave an interesting lecture. Next meeting 9 with Mrs. Talbert, 1629 Walker street. The Music Lovers forum had a successful meeting Sunday evening. The next program will speak on "Professional and Industrial Education" the club will give a social Committee meeting. Dr. Samuel Barrett only Negro Chiorcopror in Iowa will give the public the benefit of his knowledge along this line Sunday, March The Crocker branch will organize a baseball game on Saturday to purpose of creating more interest in the Sunday school as well as furnish wholesome recreation. The boys involved will range between the age of 12 and 17. A group of mates met at the home of Ella Stella Woods on Thursday and organized a club. After the purpose, was a pleasant meeting followed for the officers elected by the club. Mrs. Kynn Dent: Mrs. Walker - Vice President; Mrs. Doe - Mrs. Matheach - Assistant Secretary; Mrs. Small, Chlaplain; Mrs. Knox, Reporter. Miss Estella Ota, formerly a student in the Piney Woods schools at Braxton, Miss, has returned to her home in Mississippi. The past year Miss Otis has been attending the Des Moines college, completing the course in the commercial department. We wish Miss Otis success in her new field of work. The postponed meeting of the Inarele club will be held Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Elbert R, Hall, 1212 McCormick avenue. Mattie Brooks of 1623 Scarle street has been from Waterloo. She was called there by the serious illness of her mother, whose condition is much improved at this writing. Mr. J, L. Carter, representative of the Idlewild Recort company left Wednesday for Cedar Rapids and other points in Iowa. He will be in Chicago by March 6. The attendance of the entire membership of the executive board of the Des Moines Branch of the N. A. A. C. P is the desire at their regular meeting Monday evening at the Y. W. C. A. center, Tenth and Center streets. Mr. John James, formerly of Des Mona and now a resident of Omaha, Neb., was married to Miss Barie Bibbs of Chicago, Ill., Feb. 21 at the parsonage of Zion Baptist church. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. James of the church, often of shirts presented they will move into their new home 2824 North Twenty-sixth street immediately. Mr. James is a highly respected citizen of Omaha and has been employed in the Omaha postoffice as clerk for ten years. He has presented them a beautiful silver set. IOWA WOMAN AT INAUGURATION Mrs. S. Joe Brown, who was state director of work among colored Republican presidential campaign is in Washington, D C. attending the inauguration of the first president ever elected by the votes of women citizens and assisting in the organization of a National Negro Women's Republican league. The woman will also attend a meeting of the boa rd of trustees of the Frederick Douglass home of which she is also a member. GRAND CUSTODIAN VISITS Mr. John E. Bradford, Grand Custodian of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Iowa A. F. & A. M. made his official visit to Dorioke Lodge No. 30 at their temple in East Des Moines last Wednesday evening. He commended the officers and members of the work and gave some very helpful instructions suggesting one or two changes in the work in the second and third degree which he will recommend to the Grand Lodge when it convenes in Sioux City next July. At the conclusion of his lecture a committee of the Lodge agreed to cast a great which was enjoined by all present. A. E. With her winnome smile and blushing face she has done something that catches her the eye. This space has been named, the most evaded space in the Brystander and any person, man or woman, or boy that does that something, at any time their picture will appear. This young lady will call at the office and if she can tell what it was that she did she will wear it. How does that happen in the city. Call Walnut 899 and ask for the "Honor Space" editor. DROPSY TREATED ON J W K PREE Short breathing relieved in a few hours; swelling reduced in a few days; regulates the liver, kidneys, stomach and heat; regulates the blood, strengthens the heart. DROPSY TREATED ON 1 WEEK FREE Short breathing re- laxation required, swelling reduced in a few days; and heal the liver, kidneys, stomach and heat; purifies the blood, strengthens the entire system. Write for Free Trial Treatment. COLUMN DROPSY CO., INC. 800-742-6000 ATKINSON G. "Admired By Every Man and Envied By Every Woman". OTHER FAMOUS EXELENTO BEAUTY PREPARATIONS CARD OF THANK Signed—Mrs. C, S. Cory, wife and mother; Mr. C, S. Cary, L. R. Lary, U. Cary, M. A. Cary, L. R. Lary, U. Cary, L. Lewis, G. Haves, D. C. Thomas and Miss Bernice Cary, children. WITH OUR CHURCHES ST. PAUL A. M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES Fair attendance and intense interest, characterized our session on the 28th. We no longer leave from out of town i the person of Mr. W. H. Grey, who was born in town i made a good impression, made some very helpful remarks. *Miss Estella Oatie, one of our most excellent sisters, turned to the sunny youth, having finished the school, and was sent to Miss Oatie! life in our midst should be an experience, and it is an experience, is examining herself for a life of service. Not If you forget everything else, remember our best ever, Mrs. R. Patten, chairmans, Mrs. X—Jesus among his friends, Matt. 26:11 Golden text—She hath done what she could, Mr. Opening bell—1:30 prompt. **UNION SAFTIST CHURCH** Union Baptist church—the program for Union 0 is as follows: Sunday school at 1:30 p.m., Bible study at 1:30 p.m., "Marked by the Man With the Writer's Inkhorn," Ovena meeting, meeting at 1:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., "Mountains Desires of the Heart." During the past six months new members have been added to the church roll making a total of 1,259,739 members, total collection for the same period, $1,259,739. CORINTHIAN NOTES The greatest restful meeting that has been held in this church since the present day, the First Friday of St. Fishback of Wichita, Kansas, did the presbytery of the church make a special receptions for Christ during that time. The elixim of the meeting cane Sunday afternoon and the rest of the day Sunday morning. J. S. Boverly baptized twenty sons. Among them were three children, two grandchildren, and four more were baptized on Wednesday night. The congregation was filled with large crowds worshiped at the church Sunday. Sunday, March 6 will be a great day at the church. Covenant meeting will be held in the church. An dine Lord's supper at the evening hour. Tenth and Park streets, Rev. B. F. White, pastor. Union is gradually coming into her own again. Each Sunday is marked by an increased attendance at all services and at Sunday school. A special Sunday school has been fostered. The Sunday school has increased so rapidly that it has been necessary to form a new class every Sunday for the last few Sundays. The Washington dinner on the 22nd was a brilliant success from every point of view. The coming Sunday the Lord's supper will be observed both morning and evening and all members are expected to be on hand and any other Christians as well will be made welcome to participate. The pastor will speak at both the home-on-line and on-the-ground home-like church. Everybody made welcome. Don't leave before shaking hands with the pastor. NOTICE—ALL BAPTIST CHURCHES OF IOWA, SOUTH DAKOTA Our second quarterly board meeting of the association will be held with the Second Baptist church in Marshaltown, Iowa, Tuesday, March 15 at 10 a. m. Let all board members be present and all churches send in as much money as possible. Let your money reach the Second Baptist church at Marshaltown, March 15—Gee, W. Robinson, corresponding secretary, 1009 West 12th street, Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Federation will convene at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, May 23 to 25 inclusive. Where the districts will hold their meeting. Subject to the call of the chairmen, recommendations should send them to their district meeting. The following chairmen will appoint time of meetings: First district, Mrs. Gus Nichols, 1705 Pleasant street, Des Moines. Second district, Mrs. Katie Brooks, Buxton. Third district, Flora Walker, Davenport. The following chairman were omitted in the minutes: Program, Mrs. C. F. Clark, Oksalosa; Mrs. Eva Garden, auditor, Davenport; Mrs. Eva Garden, auditor, Davenport; Mrs. Minnie Grey, credentials, Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Elnora H. Gresham, Pres. Mrs. Lillia Johnson, R. See'y. "Admired Envied By A. EXELENTO SKIN BEAUTIFIER Good for all skin alliments. 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Kriee 25c. --- A A. EXELENTO BEAUTY FACE POWDER A face powder of exceptional fineness, superiority and quality. That is a necessity for a beautiful complexion. Shades—white, flesh, high brown. Price 33c. Our Neighbors FAIRFIELD NOTES The presiding elder love feast and the second quarterly conference Saturday evening, Feb. 12 at Bethel A. M. E. church. Sunday was quarterly meeting, A. W. Hackley presaching a wonderful sermon at the church and administering the Lord's supper assisted by the pastor, Rev. B. B. Hubbard. Master Norman Major is ill at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sykes. Mrs. Johnso nf Denver, Col. and Mrs. Holmes of Omaha were the guests of their sister, Mrs. Emma Sykes. Mr. and Mrs. John Greenup of Mt. Pleasant attended the fam lyricunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Sykes. While in the city they called on Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Hubbard, Mr. and Mrs. E. Greenup. Mr. and Mrs. Manning's daughter after three months' illness passed away Tuesday morning at 8 a. m. Feb. 15 at the home of her parents. She leaves to mourn her loss, mother, father and one sister. The members and friends extends to Mr. and Mrs. Manning their heartfelt sympathy in their sad hour of bereavement. The funeral services of Mary Manning was held Wednesday from the A. M. e. church, Rev. B. F. Hubbard in charge. Little Johnnie Gibbs is ill at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs. The Daughters of Tabor held a valentine social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Greenup which was largely attended and a next sum was realized. The out of town guests were Presiding Eider A. W. Haeckley, Mrs. Johnson of Denver, Miss B. Pickett and Dorothy Anderson of Mt. Pleasant. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Smith spent last Sunday in Iowa City with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Lavell entertained at dinner Tuesday Mrs. Robinson and Mrs. Waldorn of Marshalltown. Mr. A. Horne and Violet Thompson were quietly married at the home of his mother in Ottumwa, Rev. Edward of that city officiating. They returned to Cedar Rapids to make their future home. Mr. Ella Floyd and Mrs. E. T. Smith are all of this writing. Mr. D. Baker, son of J. A. Baker left last week for Hot Springs, Arkansas, for the benefit of his health. Mrs. Munson, the mother of Mrs. L. R Baker, whose former home was in Davenport, has come to our city to live with her daughter. We are glad to have Mrs. Munson with us. Mrs. C. Sanford of Lawrence, Kans., is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. Chipley. Mrs. Mattie Baker entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. James Alkens. Mr. and Literature club met at the home, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Nelson Monday afternoon. Mrs. Georgia Allen of Davenport who was to give a piano recital at Bethel A. M. E, church last Thursday was taken seriously ill. Mrs. Allen will appear at a later date. BURLINGTON ITEMS Dr. J. R. Lemma of Cleveland, O., gave several lectures in the city through Rev. M. R. Dhonence of the A. M. E. church. Dr. Lemma organized a branch of the N. A. A. C. P. The branch has about sixty-five members. The following officers were elected: Rev. M. R. Rhonence, president; W. C. Dixson, vice president; Matt Ross, treasurer; Mrs. Fred Graham, secretary; Miss Lola Brooks, assistant secretary. Dr. Lemma was given many courtesies while in the city. Entertainment given Feb. 2 by the Art club of the A. M. E. church was a grand success. Much credit is due Mrs. Josie Wilson, the president, and Mrs. Fred Graham who assisted Mrs. Wilson in arranging the living pictures. The A. M. E. church and Union Baptist church each had very nice valentine entertainments. The Baptists had very nice program and postoffice. The Methodists gave a young ladies drilll and a postoffice. Little Maxine Kennard, two year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kennard, is recovering fro ma serious operation. Mr. John Williams is quite sick in Mrs. Jennie Saunders of Monmouth, Ill, has taken her mother, Mrs. Mary Edwards home with her. Mrs. Edwards has been very sick. Mrs. Eva Stevens underwent a serious operation at the Burlington hospital last week. Mrs. Stevens is quite sick at the present time. MERIDIAN (MUS.) BRIEFS. Uncle Sambo a character of the *Bystander* because it is one of the greatest Neo-journals in this great country of ours. Great, because of its editor and the great collection of news, great, because of its decided stand, it has taken to give the whole people a clean and newsy sheet each week in the year, to read to inform them of Mr. Rrank Reese, superintendent of New Hope Bantist church Sunday school has put the school on a schedule for a meeting every Thursday at 7:30 p. m. He also has on a new drive for 1,000 Sunday school children. Uncle Samba hopes there not be any children left idle in the street. The Bows and Girls Improvement association had a meeting on Monday, the A. M. E. church, Dr Brooks addressed the meeting. He was one of the leading ministers of the A. M. E. Zion church, has given us his subscription for one year to the good minister. Many thanks to our good minister. Mrs. Mattie Jones of 720 South Gayon street, ew Orleans, M. L. Miller at 1424 Twenty- ninth avenue, this city last week. Mrs. B. Sherrod president of the city Basilian Church, this week at Elibethal Bantin church last Sunday. The Christian Culture center, this week at Emma L. Miller. The city B. Y. P. uchor rendered some very appropriate music. Mrs. Business has been a little dull, in our section, caused by the shut down of many plants of industry. But the future has altered. The business has been a large number of our group upon the subject "Veneral Diseases." The good doctor, seemed to be in profound regard to safeguarding the health of the general public. Uncle Sambo is always on the alert. Watch the "Bystander" for the Merriam Brides. For Disease of the Skin. Nearly all disease of the skin such as acne, tettler, salt rinsing, boy ber's itch are characterized by an itch that makes life a burden and disturbs deep and rest. Quick relief may be had by applying Chamberlain's salve, 11 above the itching and smearing around itch. EUFAULA (Pronounced U-FALL-ER) BEAUTY PREPARATION The World’s Fountain of Beauty Secrets FOR SALE AT Mrs. E. F. Butler (Bufula System) 723 O Ave. W88 Albia. Mrs. Mary Hattell (Poro System) 731 N. Fellows Ave. Ottumwa. Mrs. Margaret Waller (Scalp Cuturist) 401 N. Lincoln St. Mt. Plessman. Mrs. Josephine Wilson (Hair Receiver) 138 S. 6th St. Burlington. Mrs. Gale Green (Poro System) 835 L. St. W. Cedar Rapids. Mrs. A. Hobbs (Poro System) 138 S. 6th St. Burlington. Mrs. Ripley St. Dugport. Mrs. S. Emerson (Walker System) 128 3d Ave. Clinton. Mrs. W. H. Perry Noe System) 600 W. 7th St. Sioux City. Mrs. E. Turner (Magic System) 1104 Ave. G. Council Bluffs. Mrs. Alice Thompson (Beauty Culturist) Iowa Ave. Muscatine. Melanoma Skin Ointment A 10 minute Instant Greaseless that bleach the skin several shades makes the skin healthy. For all skin issues, discoloration etc. A beauty 18 day cure. Price 355. Maine Laboratory EUFAULA CHEMICAL CO. 151 West 53rd Street New York City IOWA DISTRIBUTOR MRS. M. BARRETT 1010 Center St. Seattle FOR SALE AT DES MOINES Mrs. W. J. Shepard (Poro System) 1025 W. 18th. Mrs. Anne Ollybrook (Poro System) 1551 Buchanan St. Mrs. Mary Barrett (Walker System) 1010 Center St. Mrs. Etta Smith (Poro System) 1625 Buchanan. Mrs. Isella Robinson, 1627 Walker System. Mrs. Mary Scott (Walker System) 1040 4th St. Place. For straightening and resists any hair grade of hair or oily hair, softly instantiate leaving guaranteed silky and pleasing hair. Price 300. vited a few friends last Saturday to help them celebrate their eight wedding anniversary. Very nice refreshments were served. Mrs. Lola Henry of Cheago, Ill., was an out of town guest. Messas, Harold Ashby and Cecil Ridges and Miss Audray Hedge graduated from the grade school, and have entered high school. Mrs. Madaline Wilder and sister-in-law of Galesburg, Ill., were recent visitors in the city between train time. They were en route from Kookok, Iowa, to their home. Mrs. Alice Newton Galloway, who visited with her sisters, Mesdames New Spears and Ida Burris has returned to her home in Union township. Mr. Ed Payne of Monmouth, Ill., was a week-end visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Brooks. IOWA CITY NOTES. The Gamma chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi at its last regular meeting on Feb. 21 pledged the following named men to later be appointed members. After fulfilling all requirements necessary for such initiation: George Rice, Muscatine, Iowa; A. Tucker, Little Rock, Ark. L. E. Kimey, Yankton, S. Dak. L. Gutch, Ottumwa, Iowa; W. E. Eailey, Paris, Texas; E. Bailey, Ottumwa, Iowa; Harold Hgris, Topeka, Kans; and W. Clark, Kansas City, Mo.; B. Bacon of Des Moines, Iowa will be pledged immediately on his return to the city. The chapter also elected the following men for the ensuing year: Louis E. Windsor, Polemarch; Fred W. Slater, Vice Polemarch; C. W. Allen, Keeper of Records; Virgil Winters, Keeper of Exchequer; Isaac Donaldson, Strategus; Curtis Balk, Licut. Strategus; Wm. Taylor, Associate Editor. When you want a pleasant physic give Chamberlain's Tablets a trial. They are mild and gentle in their action and always-produce a pleasant cathartic effect.—Adv. **Found a Cure for indigestion.** "I use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for indigestion and find they suit my case better than any dyspepsia remedy I have ever tried and I have used many different medicines am nearly fifty-one years old and have suffered a great deal from indigestion, now." writes George W. Emory, Rock Mills, Ala. These tablets contain no pepsin but strengthen the stomach and enable it to digest the food naturally.—Adv. ) Mr. H. J. Parker of 1919 Boise and Riverside left Sunday with his two children. Mary and her sister Selma, Ala., where he will visit his parents. Mrs. Craig left for Lincoln, Neb., Sunday to Friends of Mrs. Mary Knight are glad to hear that she is improving from her recent health. Mrs. Eliza E. Hubbard, the widow of the late Dock Hubbard, who passed away from cancer, was appointed at age 101 by Andrew L. Hubbard. Feb. 21 of pneumonia, being a member of the Baptist church for 15 years, was farewell to the family farewell by the shaking of hands and sang "Leaning on Jesus," like old Paul the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Dionard, D. D. of the Mount Zion Baptist church. The Pneumonia Month. March is a typical pneumonia month and usually gives high levels of morbidity. After the disease, a long and hard winter, the system loses much of its resistance and people grow careless. When every cold, no matter how slight, is given prompt and intelligent attention, there is much less danger of pneumonia. It should be borne in mind that pneumonia is a germ disease and breeds in the throat. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in an expectorant and cleans out the germ laden mucus and not only cures a cold but prevents its resulting in pneumonia. It is pleasant to take. Children take it wiley.—Adv. MUSCATINE NEWS. The second quarterly meeting of Bethel A. church was held last Sunday as follows: At 11 a. m., Mrs J. F. Edwards, the conference evangelist of Des Moines, preached at 11 a. m., and all present. At 8 p. m., the presiding elder, Rev A. W. Hackley, preached the sacrament. He was assisted by the pastor, Rev P. H. Jackson. The quarterly conference was held at 10 a. m., and much pleased with the reports; which showed that the church is in a splendid condition. Mrs. Edwards is conducting revival week in the church. The presiding elder spoke in behalf of the Bystander, Rev. P. H. Jackson was appointed correspondent and agent for the A. M. H. Jackson Church. We would please give it to the agent, Rev. P. H. Jackson, 512 East Seventh street by Monday noon of each week. He will have extra copies to boost our paper by becoming a subscriber. Satin Top Put Bad Hair Out of Style NICE STRAIGHT HAIR IN 15 MINUTES THE INSTANT HAIR STRAIGHTENING CREAM FOR MEN AND WOMEN. THE WONDER OF THE AGE. —No hot combs needed— Agents outfit for SATIN TOP $5.35. Sells for $9.38 makes you $4.00 clear money. Single outfit $1.60 last three months. SATIN TOP HAIR DYE Absolutely guaranteed to dye the hair. Send $1.75 out-fit containing enough for three treatments lasting 90 days. THE BEST HAIR DYE ON EARTH. BUY NOW INSTEAD OF AFTER WHILE WILSON CHEMICAL CO., Junction City, Kansas. Take Aspirin With Water BUY YOUR MEAT WHERE YOU CAN SAVE. Our beef is all young and tender. 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