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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
ST. JOHNS LODGE TO ERECT
! HOME

St. Johr's lodge, No. IS, A. F. and
A. NJ, (colored) is to erect a home
Of its own on the site purchased for
that purpose at the corner Of Shil-
liam avenue and Mobile street. Ex-
cavations for the building, which is
to be two stories in height and 20x
60 feet in dimension, were begun to-
day.
rhe building will be of frame
structure and will be entirely modern,
costing upwards of $4,000. The lower
floor will be arranged for store room
purposes and the lodge room and hall
will occupy the second story. The
hall will be available for parties and
all kinds of gatherings, especially for
the colored residents of the city, as
we'll as providing home for St.
Johns loGge.-Waterloo Daily Cour-
Ter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

and instructive relics from the battle
fields, which he exhibited, as we'll as
three maps which he had made him
self from personal inspection Of the
fighting ground.
The next public meeting will be an
Emancipation meeting January LIST at
St. Paul's A. M. E. church, at which
Atty. Gen. George Cosson, who is
member of the branch, will be the
principal speaker.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
Mr.. and Mrs. X. C. Goolor. I
Mr.. Catlin left for Chicago Thurs%
day evening. \;
CLARINDA, IOWA.

Especial to the Bystander.) !!
Mrs. James Arnett is on the sich
list. I.
Little Alice Jones was absent from
school day last week on account d
sickness.
Bishop Lee will be in our city q
week from Tuesday and will deliver
an address at the A. M. E. church. a
Mr.. Pearl Nash and Miss Anna
Baker will be married December %.
Mrs. Gertrude Casson is on the sick
list.
Miss Callie Arnett is also reported
very sick. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Viii Mitchell have q
daughter, born recently.
Mite Missionary society meet at the
home of Mrs. Robinson. !,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

"What Drives Men To Drink" was
the subject of we'll prepared paper
delivered by Mrs. Mollie Watkins
on last Friday afternoon be-
fore the Intellectual Improvement
club at the home Of Mrs. John L.
Thompson. The next meeting will be
held this afternoon with Mrs. Wat
kins at the Thompson hotel. Mrs. S.
Joe Brown will have charge of the
program, discussing the club move
ment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

The editor of The Bystander &C.
knowledges the receipt of beautiful
ly made hand basket full of yam
yams from Prof. Lawrence C. Jones,
principal of the Piney Woods 1nsti-
tute at Braxton, Miss. They were
raised on his institute farm and are
fine in quality. The basket is very
unique, hand made of splits. Many
thanks, Brother Jones. I wish Xmas
would come oftener.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

The above cut is true likeness of
one of our young men, who is making
good in the business world. He has
just graduated from the Capital City
Commercial College December 10th
and the only colored man to graduate
in class of 100. Mr.. Brown was
born near Colonial Beach, Va, on a
farm in 1889. He attended the public
schools. Later he entered the Normal
Industrial Academy, from which he
graduated May 26, 1907; came to Des
Moines in 1910, entered into business
in the variety store and later into the
restaurant business. He entered c..
C. C. College, taking stenographic
and commercial course, graduating
last week. He has been employed
since September as stenographer in
the St. Paul Normal and Industrial
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

With pleasure we present to our
many readers the cut Of Vivian L..
Jones, one Of our most successful
business young men. our popular I'M
dertaker. He was born in Mahaska
comfy, in Oskaloosa, where he attend
ed the high school, graduating. He
then entered the Barnes Embalming
school in Chicago, ILL.,, graduating
from there in 1907, and came to Des
Moines in 1910 and entered into the
undertaking business at $40 East
Court avenue, where he has remained
in business. He is a member Of
North Star Masonic lodge, also a
member Of the A. M. E. church. He
took his literary course at Wilber-
force, Ohio, graduating in 1907.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
MONMOUTH, ILL.

Miss Hattie Collins is visiting with
relatives in Monroe City, Mo.
The Mite Missionary society Of the
A. M. E. church gave an oyster sup
per Tuesday evening, from which
they realized neat sum-.
Miss Celia Cook received broken
shoulder blade when she slipped on
the ice Sunday and fell. She has been
suffering quite great deal.
The Paul Lawrence Dunbar club
held it's installation of officers Tues
day evening.
Mrs. Lillian Catlin left Thursday
right for Chicago, from where she
will go to Washington, D. c., to
spend Christmas with her parents,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

The st. Paul's A. M. E. Missionary
society met at the parsonage Tuesday
afternoon, December 7, to arrange
work for the year. After listening to
some splendid remarks by the pastor,
Rev. S. L. Brit, the following officers
for the year were elected: Mrs. S. L.
Brit, president; Mrs. Lizzie Glass,
vice president; Mrs. Annie Allen, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Payton,
recording secretary; Mrs. Adam
Dixon, treasurer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

At the recent meeting Of the Rich
ard Allen Aid society at the home Of
Mrs. Mary Mease Scott, DIR. j. A.
jefferson delivered splendid lecture
on the child welfare movement. Mr.
S. Joe Brown spoke on the life of
DR.. Washington. The meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. Geo. Z.
Young on Thursday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

King Solomon commandery, No. 6,
will celebrate the birth Of Christ on
Christmas morning at II o'clock at
their asylum in the Masonic Temple
association hall. A fine program is
arranged. Rev. M. w. Alexander will
deliver the sermon. The commandery
will wear their uniforms. All sir
knights and Master Masons in good
standing are invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
N, A. A. C, p.

On last Wednesday evening occur
red the last public meeting of the
Des Moines branch of the National
Association for the Advancement Of
Colored People for the calendar year
in the form of an illustrated lecture
by DR.. w. A. Guild on the European
War" ..sa h u 4.
DR.. Guild has spent almost year
in the military hospitals Of Paris and
has brought home many interesting
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

The installation of the newly elect
ed officers of Princess Zorah chapter,
No. 10, last Wednesday evening was
largely attended The services were
very beautiful and impressive. A
fine banquet was served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

Mr.. Theo. Bell has been absent
from the city for three weeks, visit
ing in Chicago and other eastern
cities. He has just returned and re-
ports a pleasant time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

The Callahan club will hold an
Xmas box and dinner December 22nd
at the home Of Mrs. A. M. Rivers.
All active members are expected to
be there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

The H. B. S. club held their meet
ing at Mrs. Rush's on Thursday. A
very interesting meeting was held.
The next meeting will be held Deem
Der Goth at Mrs. w. H. Warrick's.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

Mrs. Maudie Ross Brit 1045 Thir-
teenth street, has been appointed
Sunday school superintendent of the
Eliza E. Peterson w. C. T. U. to af-
filiate with the various Sunday
schools throughout the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

Mr.. Herbert T. Mitchell arrived
from Seattle, Washington, to visit a
few days with his sister, Margaret
Patton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

Miss Jessie Scott, Mr.. Pierson, Ru-
tus Jackson and Mr.. Cain from Ames,
Iowa, were the guests of Miss
Blenche Goodrich, 1912 Croker street,
Wednesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

Our holiday rates for The Bystand-
er for one year is $1.00, if brought or
mailed to US on or before January Is,
1916.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

Read our many advertisements this
week and go and trade with them.
They solicit your trade by advertising
with the colored newspaper.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

Miss Adah Hyde who is teaching
in Madison, Ind, will arrive in Des
Moines on December 23rd to spend
the holidays with her parents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
MASONIC NUGGETS AND CHIPS
FROM THE QUARRY.

The grand custodian Of Iowa, Bro.
S. Joe Brown, has just made his off,
cial visits and lectures to the various
districts and has been accorded the
utmost respect and consideration,
having had good meetings at each
district that he has visited. Of course
dividing our state into districts for
holding a Masonic school Of instruc-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

The Twentieth Century Arts and
Crafts club will meet at Mrs. Geo.
Wells on next Wednesday. All men,
bers are urged to be out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

The Citizens Memorial Number
to DR.. Washington will be an event in
the history of the race. It will be
ready the 2Sth of November. The
Special Booker T. Washington Me-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

mortal Number Of The Citizen will
be 70 cents per copy. The Citizens
Magazine, the Citizens Publishing
Co., Boston, Mass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

Miss Ada Flummer Of Indianola
was in our city Wednesday doing her
Christmas shopping.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

WANTED-F First class barber at
once. Four chair shop. l.. J. Shelton
500 Mulberry
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
A Merry Christmas to all of our
readers.

The Bystander holiday rates are
now open-$l.00 for one year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17

Mr.. Harrison Gould is confined to
his bed with la grippe and improving
some.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
FOR SALE

My Billiard Hall, Barber Shop and
Cigar Store, if taken at once.
L. H. S. Brown, 229 3rd street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-17
NOTICE

We have a few small cottages fer
rent, 4 and S rooms partly modern
Just phone Drake 1882.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-10
Very Heavy Mail Keeps
Members From Meetings

Members of the legislature are lit
orally swamped with letters and petit
tions and memorials on full crew,
local option and other legislation and
the jam is so great that many of them
are unable to even catch UP and are
missing important letters because they
cannot get to them
This caused several members to
Istate publicly to-day that they would
not be responsible for prompt answers
to letters or invitations.
Representative Augustus Wildman
said that the mass OF mail was the
cause of himself and his colleagues
lnot getting to the railroad mems meet
ing on the full crew bill. He said, "I
am getting over 500 letters a day
and ] never got to the letter inviting
me to the meeting until after il was
over. My colleagues are in the same
boat. I got n telephone message ask
ing me to attend fifteen minutes be-
fore it was held and could not get
there. The Dauphin county members
will be glad to attend if we got invi-
tations In time, but in the mail we
are getting no one can be sure of any
thing. I think the public ought to
know this and the railroad men should
note it."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-10
New Motor of Harley
Davidson Smooth Running

The Harley Davidson automatic me-
chanical oil pump is partly respon-
sible for the increased speed and
power of the new motor, but new cyl
inders, faster valve mechanism, larger
inlet gas ports, a new type of inlet
valves with 45 degree seats, larger
than before, together with a larger
intake manifold and carburetor, and
heavier flywheels, arc some of the inn
portant changes noticeable.
The 1915 Harley Davidson motor is
a new motor throughout. With no
greater piston displacement than the
1914 Harley-Havidson twins, the Har-
Davidson engineers have increased
the power output of the twin motor
81 per cent. at $500 revolutions per
minute, and AZ per cent. at 5000 rev
olutions per minute. The Harley-Da-
wilson twin motor has Il piston dis
placement of 60.S4 cubic inches. well
within the +. A. NJ. limit of 61 cubic
inches.
The same rehnements which made
this increased power and speed posi-
BILE are responsible for marked de-
crease in both gasoline and oil con-
sumption and higher all-around eff
cheney. The new motor shows abso-
lutely no vibration on the road. For
feasibility it is marvel-one of the
snappiest, liveliest power plants ever
put into a motorcycle.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-10
Smith Explains Spring
Suspension of the Pope

Rear Spring Suspension-One OF the
most important and valuable features
of the two high-powered models is the
rear spring suspension.
This device absorbs shock, insures
greater comfort, and results in a
longer wheel and tire life than other
forms of shock absorption thus far
used on motorcycles. BY its use in
combination with our spring fork pre-
viously described, the frame, motor
and rider are completely spring sus-
pended, and the only idea OF mouon
present in the mind of the rider is
that of a silent, forward glide. EVERY
part is scientifically designed, the rela-
tive strengths established, and ample
provision made for fabrication.
In this construction two drop
forged brackets are brazed TO the
frame rear ends, one at each SIDE. Sc
curely fastened to the top surface OF
each bracket Is q soiled tension spring,
the upper end of which is made fast
to a guide rod. which in turn extends
downward within the spring and
through the bushings inserted in the
upper and lower jaws of the bracket.
Each set of guide rods carries an axle
yoke which travels up and down De
tween the jaws of the bracket, and
each yoke is provided with an antifric-
ton roller that abuts against and rolls
rearward face of each bracket, thus
preventing undue strain upon the
guide rods and any tendency to cramp
or bind due to the forward pull OF
the driving chains. The bearing yokes
are slotted, opening at the rear to re-
ceive the rear wheel axle, in order that
1.-The wheel may be removed without
disturbing any other parts, and each
! bearing yoke also carries an ADJUST
ling screw so that n proper chain ten
sion may be obtained.
| With the rider mounted, the springs
expand and the load is carried sus'
pended on the springs. AS the whee
strikes an obstacle, the rear axle yoket
and guide rods rise, thereby bringing
the spiral springs into expansive ac-
ton and absorbing the shock. Othe;
types of shock absorption, said Mr.
Smith, when in action, have ten
| dency to retard the speed and force
| the rider backwards instead of for
wards. This one absorDs the jar and
assists rather than impedes the steady
forward movement of the machine.
! In Model R-15 are four guide posts
on each side, these being of extra
high grade stock. which positively defy
wear and are capable of resisting the
strains of side car service, for which
this machine is we'll adapted.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-10
Additional Features
Noticeable on Indian

A new magnetic, the Dixie, makes its
appearance on this years Indians, as
shown by the West End Electric and
Cycle Co. 1t is original in design, not
merely a variation of old ideas. Spe-
cial felt rings, metal coverings and in
genious Joints make the mechanism
water, dust and oilproof. This mag
neto is of the true high-tension or
jump-spark type and is constructed in
such a manner that all parts of the
instrument are readily accessible for
inspection.
to clutch operation, the Indians this
year have a dual interesting clutch
control which allows the rider his
choice OF hand or foot operation. The
clutch operating linkage has also been
simpliiod.
What the Hendee Manufacturing
Company considers one of the most
far-reaching improvements in its man
ufacturing facilities was the installa-
tIon this year of one of the most COM
plete metal-testing laboratories in the
United States Hero the materials used
in making Indian motorcycles are sub
jected to the most drastic tests that
can be imagined both before and after
manufacture. BY noting the breaking
points of various materials 1t is pos
sible to select, by elimination, those
which are best suited for the strains
they will have to undergo in service.
An important conclusion reached as q
results of these tests was in regard to
the use of crome vanadium steel. 1t
was found that this alloy so far sur
passes in strength the ordinary carbon
steel for frames and forks that 1t was
at once decided to use chrome vana-
dium in the manufacture of 1915
modest
Riders of 1915 Indians will, there
fore. have in addition to many me-
chanical improvements the assurance
of stronger. more durable mounts than
ever before,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-10
Grip Control and the
Starter on Excelsior

The two main features of the En-
celsior Autocycles are complete grip
control and motor starter. The com
plete grip control of the Excelsior Au-
tocycle is the greatest feature of safe
ty and convenience ever embodied in
Ia motorcycle, says Mr.. Feld5tern, OF
the Excelsior Cycle Coz
The motor speed, compression re-
lease, clutch and service brake are un-
der perfect and constant control with
out removing the hands from the grips
or in any way interfering with the
steering or other operative details.
This is q feature of equal value to
the rider on rough country roads or
crowded city streets.
The grip clutch control enables the
rider to reduce speed on approaching
bad spots or crowded crossings with
out shifting gears or other operations
necessitatlng removal Of the hands
from the grips.
Perfect safety is finally assured by
an auxiliary foot clutch control and a
foot operated band brake that may be
applied Independently or in connec-
ton with the hand brake.
Mr.. Feldstern also says that the EX-
celsior motor starter is more powerful,
simple and noiseless, because of the
cut steel gear and segment, ground
to perfect fit and set in perfect align
ment.
The automatic ratchet clutch that
cannot fail to operate. Gears are en-
tirely covered, giving absolute protec.
ton to the clothing and person of the
operator. both from oil and injury.
The operating lever so located that
motor can be started from either right
or left side of the machine with both
wheels on the ground ready to travel.
The downward pressure of the op-
Grating lever rotates the motor four
revolutions.
Every part built over size, eliminat-
ing the possibilities of breakage.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-03-10
WOULD CLOSE WOODS
To PREVENT FIRES
Dry Weather Bill Would Halt
Hunting and Fishing; Other
Measures In

A bill which would empower the
| Governor to virtually prohibit hunting
and fishing during periods OF drough
because of the danger of forest fires
and for various other causes, was in
troduced to-day by Senator Buckman,
of Bucks.
Bills passed finally by the Senate to-
day included the following:
Authorizing the surrender and de-
livery of mortgages and writings obll-
gatory secured thereby given to the
Commonwealth and the satisfaction Of
the record when full payment has been
made.
Making it unlawful to obtain goods,
wares or credit under a false or as
sumed name.
Regulating partnerships.
Prohibiting the use of added artifi-
cial coloring matter in alimentary
pastes, such as macaroni, spaghetti,
vermicelli and noodles.
Regulating the use of jars, bottles
and other vessels used in the delivery
of milk.
Prohibiting the fishing or the kill
ing of fish by unnaturalized foreign
born residents.
The House bill appropriating $46,-
600 to pay the cost of Advertising pro-
posed amendments was laid over when
| It came up on second reading.
The womans suffrage amendment
will come up for final passage Mon
day night.
The teachers retirement bill was re-
committed to the committee on educa-
ton.
| Hackett Bill Postponed
| Action on the Hackett bill extending
| the working week for women employed
in hotels. boardinghouses and restau-
| rants from fifty-four hours in week
| of six days, which the law of 1913 pro-
vides, to siXty-thrce hours in seven
days, was indefinitely postponed by
the senate to-day. after the measure
had been fought on the floor of that
chamber for an hour. The bill was or
third reading.
Senator Jenkins. of Philadelphia
caused the postponement. He led q
fight to have the measure apply only
TO hotels. He was opposed by. Sena'
tors Beidleman, Snyder and McNtchol.
The Hackett bill is the first of q
series to be introduced in the Legisla
ture by the Consumers League in al
effort to gradually modify the women'i
hours OF labor law, passed in 1918. Bills
to lengthen the hours for women EN-
ployed in laundries and other establish
ments will be presented within th
next two weeks.
At 12.41 p. IN. the Senate adjournet
until Monday night.