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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

July 4th reminds us Of the time
when America threw of the yoke Of
British rule. Strictly observed 1t is
sacred to patriotic instincts, and fires
the sou, with love Of country and Of
freedom. Loosely and carelessly OBJ
served, it deteriorates into time for
the insane and unsafe use Of fireworks
with regard for noise and display,
without regard to the nobler. senti-
ments that ought to prevail. :,
Easter is designed to commemorate
the resurrection of our Lord. 1t S
used too often as a time for lavish
expenditures for new hats, fine dress
es, fine clothes.
Thanksgiving day has its place as
time for the people to render
thanks to God for harvests and fruits
and material prosperity. The real OBJ
ject of the day is often forgotten in
the zeal for great sports at that time.
Great national holidays have their
significance. And no matter how
much commercialism, and desire for
gaiety or for sport may tempt US to
depart from the proper spirit of the
time, we should hue to the line and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
;ty Of any community.

!ty Of any community.
Only in the past week this play was
denounced in Sioux City, where 1t
played, and fe wdays later the films
we're stolen in Mason City and burned.
This play was staged here once be-
fore and made enemies for our race.
The races in Waterloo today are at
peace and harmony prevails. Our
people have jobs and are working
every day and supporting their fam
lilies. Many are buying property and
paying taxes on same.
Notice to A. c. E. League members:
We find there are quite number who
have signed the pledge card without
reading. We shall ask of you to please
lead and then sign.
The junior choir of the Bess Chapel
A. NJ. E. church is progressing nicely
The directors are to be commended.
Dr.. Charles Mmohamed of South
Africa gave lecture at Bess Chapel
A. NJ. E. church Friday evening to
large audience. The condition of the
weather and such short notice of his
coming prevented the church from be-
ing packed to the limit.
Mr.. C. Cheers is very ill at this
writing.
The A. C. E. League topic Sunday
is, How the Prophecy of the Angels
Christmas Song May Come True
Luke 2:8 2 v. In addition there will
be several special numbers. The pub
lie is invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
liver, sentinel; D. S. Johnson, pa

OllVer, SenllneI, ~. >. JOHnsoH, pa
trcn.
Harry Brown was surprised by
quite a number of his boy and girl
friends coming in on him last Friday
right on the occasion Of his sixteenth
birthday. A jolly time was enjoyed
by all present. Dainty refreshments
were served. Harry's birthday cake
was baked by his sister, Mrs. Hazel
Stokes of Kirksville, Mo.
Mrs. E. H. Hoskins is on the sick
list, also Mrs. Ida Manning and Mr..
Archey Perkins.
Some of the friends of Mrs. Chas.
Shepard assisted her in celebrating
her birthday last Friday night.
Among the tokens received was an O.
E. S. ring.
Mr.. Young, who has been in St.
Johns hospital, is we'll and at home
again.
The ladies of the A. NJ. E. church
net last Wednesday afternoon and
organized Lend Hand circle, with
officers as follows: Mrs. Katie Green,
president; Mrs. Kellis Baker, vice
presidet; Mrs. Emma Brooks, secre-
tary; Mrs. Samuel Hale, treasurer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
CLINTON, IOWA.

A number of happy children swoop'
ed down on the A. NJ. E. parsonage a
few nights ago and left goodly sup.
per of good things to eat for the pas
tor and his wife, for which they were
very thankful.
w. A. Emerson is reported on the
sick list at his home on Third avenue.
The officers, teachers and scholars
Of Bethel A. NJ. E. Sunday school will
be the guests at dinner to be given
0y class No on Christmas eve at
$50 at the church. The Christmas
program and tree will follow as a
:limax to the evenings pleasures.
E 'erything is hustle around the A.
NJ. E. church in preparation for the
visit Of Bishop B. F. Lee, who will
conduct presiding elders council in
this city on December 18th. A ,e
ception will be given in the evening
o the guests of honor.
Mr.. VIM. Thompson of Ottumwa
visited his daughter, Mrs. George
Johnson, and other children in Gin
ton LAST week, returning to his home
Tuesday night.
A memorial service was held on
Sunday, December 5th, at o'clock
at Bethel A. NJ. E. church in memory
to the late DR.. Booker T. Washington.
A large number were present anil the
program rendered elected much fav-
cradle comment. Resolutions were
adopted.
An old folks school will be held at
the Second Baptist church on Satur-
day evening. A program of music
and recitations will be rendered.
The o. E. S. elected officers for the
ensuing var last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

It's greatest leader, and humanity .
true friend, We extend coincidence
and sympathy.
And in response thereto the follow
ing letter har been been received:
Tuskegee Institute, Ala, Dec. 4, 1915.
Mr.. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines, Iowa.
Dear Mr.. Brown: / am writing to
express to you, and through you to
the eolored citizens of Des Moines,
for Mrs. Washington, her grateful
thanks for the message of coincidence
you have SO kindly sent her upon the
occasion of the death of her lamented
husband, Dr.. Washington.
Your expressions of sympathy are
great solace to her. Yours sincere
ly, Emmett j. Scott,
Secretary.
Telegram.
Des Moines, Iowa.
To Hon. Emmett c. Scott, John T.
Washington, Mrs. Booker T. Wash
ington ard Family:
We are shocked to hear of the sud-
den death Of our great leader and
educator, DR.. Booker T. Washington.
Both races in Iowa sincerely mourn
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

April, 1912, he has been practicing
medicine in our city.
By work ng diligently he has built
Up large lucrative practice. His
Office is located in the new Thompson
Lote over The Model Drug Store. He
is said to have one of the finest fur
nished Offices of any physician in the
state.
DR.. Jefferson has bought a beauti-
full modern home on Day street and
owns new automobile. He is trus-
tee of st. Paul's A M. E. church and
also Royal Arch Mason. DR.. Jeffer-
son is medical examiner for Doric
loige, No. 80. A. Y F. A. NJ; Princess
Oziel chap:.r, No. :; t.as, ! IS Moines
Tempe lodge, No. asa; Rebecca
Household of Ruth, No. 339; Beauti-
full Light Household of Ruth, No.
4s37; King Davids Temple, No. 443;
Silver Leaf lodge, No. 9075, G. U. O..
of o. F.; Independent lodge of X. P,
No. a, and Mt. Moriah Tabernacle,
No. SGT.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

The above is the likeness of ]. AL
vim jefferson, NJ. D. Mr.. Jefferson is
a native of the Lone Star state. For
several years he was a student at
Wiley university, Marshall, Texas,
ard Prairie View State Normal. He
and Prairie View State Normal. He
completed the teachers course in the
latter institution and taught success
fully for several years as principal OF
the colored schools of Smithville and
Goliad, Texas.
He conducted in 1898 a summer
normal for the colored teachers of
Go,iad county. In 1907 DR.. jefferson
took up the study of medicine, gradu-
ating in 1911 from the medical de-
partment of Marquette university,
Milwaukee, Wis.,, being the second
colored man to be thus honored from
this institution.
In February, 1912, DR.. Jefferson
made his first visit to Des Moines for
the purpose of taking the Iowa state
medical examination. He made an
average of "a IL per cent. Since
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
stand for fundamentals.

Christmas annually reminds the
world that the Savior was born, that
unto the world Son was given. Ir
all the pulpits Sunday schools and
young peoples societies of Christen-
dom, the advent of the Lord is al
ways taught at this time. It is the
time for spiritual meditation. 1t is
the time for thanksgiving to the
Father Almighty for the working of
His greatest miracle-the incarnation
Of His Son, and for all with which
that great miracle has to do.
Jesus was Gods gift to the world.
Shall we say He was the Lords
Christmas gift to the world?
The making of this season as a
time for gift giving is not out of har-
mony with the spirit of the day. But
the gift giving ought not to be mere
ly social. There is nothing wrong
when friends exchange presents.
There is nothing wrong for Sunday
schools to buy presents for their
scholars. Indeed it is right. But the
Christmas spirit is the spirit Of altru-
ism. The Christmas gift which IS In
harmony with the Christmas spirit is
the gift that cheers and the gift that
helps the needy.
And what of Santa Claus :? Who
is he? He does not come driving
over the hills Of snow, and riding on
he housetops, and climbing down the
He is not 4 person; he is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
EDITORIALS

On another psgs Of this paper will
b found mssnorial page to the late
Dr.. Booker +. Washington. Since his
death Thousands Of newspapers and
hundreds Of magazines, with the tens
OF Thousands Of oratois, ministers and
poets, have already sung his great
name and great works in every land
end cline that is civilized There has
been 50 many splendid and deserving
things said about him we thought to
publish few Of them 80 you readers
can more fully understand the high
esteem and deep regret at his great
loss. I consider DR.. Washington the
Tnost conservative and the greatest
man from every viewpoint that the
Negro race has produced and one
among the few that America has pro-
.duced. At his funeral there were
{, 900 people, eight governors and ex-
governors and many other distin-
Ruished citizens, along with several
millionaires. All came to pay hon.
age to the distinguished bier, some
travelling thousand or more miles.
In DR.. Washington's last annual re-
port, which he was in New York max
ing when the fatal collapse came on
him, which has jus. reached my office,
ne says the current years expense
and Improvement budget amounted to
$28S, 303.51, that the total amount re-
ceived from all sources for current
expenses was s26S,s25.l7, total
amount for building and improve
ments $25,e19.47, total amount for en-
dowment S2S,102.O9, total from un-
designated legacies s53,858.10, max
ing grand total of s379,704.s3, with |
tie total amount of the endowment |
fund $1,970,214.17. This is the result !
Of one mans labor and economy in !
thirty years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Hiram lodge, No. 10, A. F. & A. Nj,
will observe St. John the Evangelist
Day on Sunday, December 26, at p.
m. at the Third Baptist church.
Naomi chapter, No. 1, o. E. S., held
their annual election last Friday with
tie following result: Mrs. Clara
Shepard, w. NJ; Mrs. Lena Howard,
A. NJ; Mrs. Jennie Johnson, treasur-
er; Mrs. Alice Richardson, secretary;
Mrs. Della Warrick, conductress;
Mrs. Monroe, associate conductress;
Mrs. Ollie Allen, warder; Mrs. Cora
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
SKETCHES FROM MUSCAT1NE.
Especial tn Rvstondor>

Especial to Bystander.)
inc W. J. c. club is. getting along
The young folks met at the home
Q: the Misses Beulah and Clara Tom
I'm and formed pleasure club.
Kew: Wharton gave a social Tues
day: 1t was enjoyed by all.
mr.: ). P. Johnson, who was quite
SICK, is able to be about again.
We have quite few young peonle
in our town. p'e
Mrs. jeff Thompson moved from
ner farm into the city and has locat-
cd her Office and residence on Second
street. " eeo''o
Don't forget the w. J. C. club meet,
at the home of the Misses Sadie and
Gertrude Floyd on Tuesday. gnu
H., nev: wharton is fine pastor and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Mae Terry of Cedar Rapids
died December 9th at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Henry Robinson, in Sioux
City, Iowa, where she had gone to
spend the winter there. Pneumonia
set in and the end came quickly. Mrs.
Terry was born in Newton, Iowa, in
April, 1881, and attended the public
schools. Later she married Simeon
Terry. To this union four children
were born, of which three are still
living. Mr.. Terry died about two
years ago in Illinois. Mrs. Terry's
remains were brought to Newton for
interment last Monday. She leaves
three small children, seven sisters and
five brothers to mourn her loss. She
joined the church when but a small
child. She became a Christian.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
Why You Shovsd Use Chamccrla;n's

Why l'u shovsd Use Ckamccrlain's
Cough remedy.
Because 1t has an established repu-
tatlon won by its good works.
Because it is most esteemed by
those who have used it for r1any
years, as occasion required, and are
best acquainted with its good quail
ties.
Because it loosens and relieves a
cold and aids nature in restoring the
system to healthy condition.
Because it does not contain opium
or any other narcotic, 4
Because it Is fithin the reath Of all.
1t only costs a quarter. Obtainable
everywhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
MRS. BOOKER 4. WASHINGTON
THANKS DES MONIES CITI-
ZENS-

Out Of appreciation for the life
long services Of DR.. Booker T. Wash
ineton q committee Of representative
Nero citizens of Des Moines, con-
sistinR Of Editor John l. Thompson,
Grand Master Of Masons; Mrs. s. Joe
Brown. president Of the Iowa Wom-
) ans Federation; Wade H. McCree,
chairman Of the executive committee
81 the Negro Business League; Rev.
Il. Z. Gri6ith, president Of the West
arm Negro Baptists, and Atty. s. Joe
Brown. president Of the National As
location for the Advancement Of Col
.ored People, sent the following tele-
gram II sympathy, which was read It
tie funeral:
Telegram.
~ Mr.. Booker T. Washington, Tus-
ke1ee Institute, Ala.
We. Ire citizens are shocked TO hear
I. ths sudden death Of our great
H md educator, Or. Washington.
ss; IN Iowa sincerely mourn
~ sS 4 ia. Our race ha y let
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
For That Dull Feeling After Eating.

l have used Chamberlain's Tablets
for some time, and can testify that
they have done me more good than
any tablets l have ever used. My
trouble was a heavy dull feeling after
eating-David Freeman, Kempt, Nova
Scotia. These tablets strengthen the
stomach and improve the digestion
They also regulate the liver and bow
els. They are far superior to pills
but cost nc more. For sale by all
dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
BIG DRY" PARTY NEW YEARS
EVE.

Plans for the rousing New Years
eve celebration of the return of stat
utory prohibition in Iowa were con-
sidered by representatives of the tenn
Ierance organizations in the city
Tuesday afternoon at the Y. NJ. c. A.
A banquet may be included in the
evenings program. The committees
named are: General plans, W. J.
Pilkington, w. F. Ghormley, Mrs. 3.
F. Carroll; banquet, the Rev. E. NJ.
Griffin, Mrs. Anna NJ. Edyorthy, Mrs.
W. A. Baldridge; publicity, A. U.
Coates, Mark Evans, Mrs. S. Joe
Brown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
HOW 70 OBSERVE CHRISTMAS.

Decoration day comes to remind us
Of the soldiers and sailors who gave
their lives for their country, and in
cidentally we decorate the graves Of
the beloved dead Of our own families.
1T ii sacred to the memory Of the de-
parted. & D.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
~
Wu.,rp % Uu,.u.

"he" you feels sny teru'''raoa
somin along" said the friend and ~
nser, you mus say: Get thee behis
ne. Satan" 80
"De's what I done said" answeree
Mr. Erastus Pinkley. ''an 1"c !
msSiner ! hy'ps SATAN snsw-t NJ
BACK: "a al right We's bo'h k*'ss
- same way. 0ohow. an II don ".seS
- dinlnncs . e which .sA-o -
aSAcsssion.' III
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
Laughter Aids Digestion.

Laughter is one of the most health
tul exertioas; it is of great help "
digestion. A still more effectual help
ls a dose Of Chamberlain's Tables
II you shoulds be troubled with 'nol'
gestion give them trial. They only
cost a quarter. Obtainable every
where.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
owes her Good Health to Chamh.r
Iain's Tablet.

i owe my good health to Cham.
~ Tablets" writes Mrs. R. G.
NeH, Crookston, Ohio. "Two WOO w. w.
ago l was an invalid due to stomach
1rouole. l took three bottles Of thes'
h haele rs and have since been in tn,
3. psss OF health" Obtainable ever,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
FOR SALE

My Billiard Hall, Be,ber Shop and
Cigar Store, if taken at once.
l. H. 5. Brown, 229 3rd street
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-11

Proposed amendments the Constitution of Virginia.
session OF General Assembly 1914 and published
of section 1876 OF the Constitution approved February
1905
JOINT RESOLUTION section 49, Article
the Constitution.
Resolved by the House Delegates
ory the members elected
following amendment the Constitution Virginia.
nnety-sx OF article fifteen Constitution
article four which is in the following words:
a. The General Assembly shall
House
prescribed
Assembly after the first this Constitution
house. the session extended period
ceeding
Neither house SHALL without the other adjourn
another place for majority of the
elected to each house shall constitute do business
penalty . each prescribe
insert In lieu following
49, The Assembly
the second Wednesday succeeding the election the
the House Delegates
Assembly shall continue
OF threfh
session extended period exceeding
shall without the other
shall
adjourn
members
each house prescribe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-11
SOUTHERN RA1LwAY-

Premier Carrier II the SeutA.
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND. MAIN
STREET STATION.
N B.-FollowinE schedule ngures
published ~ information and not
guaranteed:
sac A M--Daily local for Danvilis.
1870 A. M.--r,aily--Limited--F All
points South.
500 P. M-Except sunday--Local
for Chase City. Durham and interme-
date stations.
SEQ p. M--Daily--Fr Danvine, AZ.
lantA and Birmingham. with Pullman
observation sleeping car.
ll.l5 p. M.-Daily-Limited --For All
points South Pullman ready 500 p
YORK RIVER LINE.
t:f4 r. M.-Deily local-To West
Point.
| $40 p. M.--Steamer train, daily ex-
cept Sunday. for West Point and Hal.
timore. No stop.
7:3b A. M.--Daily-Local to West
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND.
From the South 7:0b A. NJ, e:oe A
n, $50 r. NJ. and $40 p. n, daily;
$40 A. n. except Sunday.
From West Point: $40 A. n. t:ls p.
NJ. daily. ana e.ss A. M-Ste amer train
from Baltimore. daily except Monday.
n Z. BISHOP. b. p. A..
so7 East Main Street Phone Mad. 37a.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-11

Trustees auction sale of thirty acres
with buildings.
In execution of a deed OF trust to
the undersigned trustee. dated August
"a. 1909. and recorded In the clerk Q
office OF the Circuit Court. OF Hen
rico County. Virginia. in p. B.. 1876 B,
page $50. I will. at the request OF the
default having been made
in the payment Of the debt therein
secured, sell by auction on the premises.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER IL, 1915.
NJ O'Clock p. ~.
the real estate described in the said
deed as follows:
"Ail that certain piece Of land with
improvement thereon, about ten miles
north of the city of Richmond. vir-
ginia. near Taylor's Crossing. Rich
mond. Fredericksburg and Potomac
Railroad. in the county Of Henrico,
towit: Thirty acres bounded on the
north by the icahominy River, on
the west by the land OF william H.
Davis. on the south by Min Road.
Being the same property conveyed by
Robert w. Harris and Alice r. Har-
ria. his wife. by deed bearing date
July 10. 1903, and recorded in Henrico
County Clerks Office In D. B. 1856 A,
page 81"
Terms: CASH.
r. J. CRAWFORD.
T. Trustee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-11
NEW PASSENGER
COACHES FOR n. & w.

Roanoke, Va. Sept. 10.--Within
the next two months extensive addi-
tons to the passenger, baggage and
mail equipment OF the Norfolk and
Western will be made. according to a
schedule OF deliveries now current.
During October and November.
twelve all-steel baggage and express
cars from the shops of the American
Car and Foundry Company will be de-
livered.
I'm the same period, the Harlan and
Hollingsworth shops will believer ten
ali-steel coaches. and the American
Company will deliver two steel mail
cars. This Is a total OF twenty-four
steel cars to be added to the rolling
stock before the end of the year.
Last Of the electric locomotives for
the Pocahontas electrified line was de-
livered September 3. II is No. 2511
This delivery completes the order for
twelve motors. numbered from $500 to
2511, inclusive, all the same type.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-11
GENERAL SHAKING Up
At NAVAL ACADEMY
Duty and New Faculty Is
Assigned.

Washington, SECT. 10.--Growins
from the recent gouging scandal and
following on the transfer of Superin-
tendent Fullam, a big shake-up among
the officers of the Naval Academy at
Annapolis. who have been there TWEEN
ty years or more, has ben ordered by
Secretary Daniels. Although the Sec
rotary would not admit tle receut
scandal had anything to do with II, no
doubt Is felt that this is the reason for
the action. When Superintendent
Fullam was transferred there were
charges of political influence which
The secretary denied. No doubt such
charges will be revived in view of
today's shake-up.
The changes to be made are as fol-
lows:
Commander Mutton. now in the e.c
partment Of ordnance, will be put In
command of the midshipmen, when
Acting Superintendent l.. H. Chandler
is detached.
Officers who are detached are:
Commander C. F. Preston, depart
ment of English. to command the Mis-
souri,; Commander A. f. Trout. de-
partment of languages TO command
the Wisconsin; Commander Fl. r.
Price. department OF engineering. to
command the destroyer tender Mel
Vile; Commander J. r. Tompkins, de-
partment of electrical engineering. to
the command of the Ohio; Lit. Conn
mander c. Shackford. senior aide, to
become navigator OF the Wyoming
Lieutenant NJ. f. Maniey. aide to the
superintendent, to become aide on the
STAFF of the commander in chief OF the
Pacific Reserve Fleet; Lieutenant
Commander Hillary Williams. to be
executive officer of ne Rhode Island:
Lieutenant Comma nder Roger Will
liams to be navigator of the New
Jersey.
Officers ordered to the academy in
clude: Commanders Fl. H. Hough,
Ralph Earle, w. G. Cluverius, G. s.
Lincoln. II. H. Christy and Lieutena nj
Commanders ]. Hal,igan and r. r.
kurtz. kurtz will be aide to the super
intendent and the others will be heads
of departments as assigned by the new
superintendent, Captain Eberle. Cap
tain Eberle will take charge Septem.
Der go. and the other changes Will be
effective as nearly as possible on that
date.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-09-11

he has been : chorus girl in many
musical productions in New York and
that he never before was suspected
OF being = man. He used the name
Of May Belmont on the stage and in
private life.
Miller was arrested by Patrolman
Dexter, who saw the man telephoning
In drug store on Third Avenue
near Twenty-eighth Street. and under
the strong electric light ne saw a
suspicion OF bristie under the rouge
covering his chin.
Magistrate Levy remanded him un-
til tomorrow morning for investiga-
ton.