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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Ottumwa, Iowa.-We regret to say
that our short acquaintance with
Henry T. Elliott makes it impossible
for me to do ustice to this cause; but
to my mind one of the brightest
minds in the Masonic jurisdiction Of
Iowa was snatched out when Mr.. Ell
lott passed away on July I'd.
His knowledge Of Masonry placed
him in the front rank as Masonic
historian, and he knew the ritual
equally as we'll as he knew the his
tory. It was he in the lodge room
who was ever ready to correct, to the
satisfaction of all, any doubt in the
minds of the brethren regarding the
work. I was always willing to trust
Elliott's word on any question rela-
tive to Masonry without consulting
the ritual, or history. It is the writ
er's prayer that the mantle of Henry
T. Elliott may fall on some member
Of Golden Star lodge, No. A, A. F. &
A. NJ, Ottumwa, Iowa.
He was elected W. M. of Golden
Star lodge, No. A, in 1904, and grand
chaplain Of the grand lodge of Iowa
the same year. He also had the i'm
perial grand counsel Arabic order of
mobiles Of Mystic Shrine. This thirty
second degree was conferred upon
him March 20, 1899.
The subject Of this sketch was born
in Nashville, Tenn, June 2, 1850. He
was united in marriage to- Miss Ada
England in Springfield, ILL.,, October
18, 1877. To this union six children
were born, all of which survive ex-
cept Charles o., who passed away
April 8, 1912. Aside from hia Ma
sonic career he was a devout Chris
tian. He held the Office Of deacon in
the Second Baptist church for twen-
ty-five years, which Office he held un-
til his death. The end came as men
toned above, at his residence, 31S
Kenyon avenue. The surviving men,
bers Of his family are loving wife,
Mrs. Ada Elliott; three daughters,
two sons and one grandson, as fol-
lows: Mrs. Lily Bailey Of Omaha,
Nebraska, David c. Of Omaha, Neb.,
Mrs Leslie Phelps Of Minneapolis,
Minn., Mrs. Maud Howels of Van
couver, British Columbia, Frank El-
lott Of Ottumwa, Iowa, and Russell
Bailey, grandson. @+ ','.n,
So in closing the following lines
might well be applied to him: "When
the ancient historian shall write the
names Of good and great men upon
the scholl of honor, may the name OF
honor, may the name Of Henry T. Ell
lott be inscribed in unfading letters
as unfading as the evergreen, as ex-
haustless as the sunlight, may he
shine without abatement throughout
all eternity. .4ss 5.3{
w. "A. Searcy, n:
52 4O7 N. efIerson ST.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28
DAVENPORT. IOWA

Especial to Iowa State Bystander.) /
We are glad to note that Mrs.
Katie Green Of the city Of Davenport,
county OF Scott, state of Iowa, has
been officially appointed by G. w.
Clarke, governor Of Iowa, as delegats
to the tenth annual convention Of the
Negro National Educational Con-
gress, which convenes at Washing
ton, D. c., August % to 26, 1915. Mrs.
Green is q race woman, active work
er in Bethel A. M. E. church, Davsn-i
port, Iowa. She is affiliated in club
work along philanthropic lines, also
D. M. N. G. Of the H. H. Of r. Of tie
state Of Iowa and jurisdiction !:
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Atty. S. Joe Brown, grand master
of Masons, accompanied by Mr.. c. C..
Johnson, grand master of ceremonies,
went to Fort Dodge on Tuesday even-
ing and conducted the ceremonies Of
constituting, electing and installing
officers for Western Star lodge, No.
36, of that city, which was granted a
charter by the grand lodge recently
held in Ottumwa. The principal Off
GERS Of the lodge are Luke r. Raglin,
w. M; c. D. Smith, S. w., and A.
w. Stepp, ]. w.; s. Hudson, treasur-
er, and E. M. Pierce, secretary.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Mrs. Hannah Portel, Misses Ger
trude and Adah Hyde entertained the
Hikers at breakfast Sunday mornink
at Greenwood park. The Hikers in
stead of hiking were conveyed to and
from the park in the auto truck to
Mr.. Archie Alexander. Lawn tennia
was played after the breakfast. The
Hikers will 60 to Grandview park on
Sunday morning and on the following
Sunday Misses Margaret Roberts,
Tabitha Mash and Mrs. Pearl Thomp.
son will he the hostesses at the home
of Miss Mash. -.s
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

ent and a neat sum realized for the
pastor.
Miss Edith Junkins is the guest Of
Rock Island friends. ." Z
Rev. F. j. Mott and T. G. Dozier
visited a session of the chapter Of
Royal Arch Masons in Rock Island
last week.
Rev. and Mrs. F. ]. Mott and TAM
lily were entertained at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Martin on the
goth. ..n...
The concert given by the young
people at the Second Baptist church
on Monday evening was fairly at
tended. A good program was rem
dered, at the conclusion Of which Mr..
T. G. Doxier was presented with a
gold Masonic charm on behalf Of the
members Of the church choir. Rev.
F. J. Mott made the presentation.
The members of Bethel A. M. E.
church are arranging for a picnic to
be held at the baseball park on Au-
gust 4th. One Of the features Of the
days outing will be q ball game.
Mr.. Henry Moore Of Monmouth,
ILL.,, is a guest Of Rev. Mott and fam
lily. .s v.ey..
We are experiencing some very hot
weather. Fortunately 50 far we have
had few overcome by the heat.
Mcneil lodge Of Masons takes
pride in having two Of their members,
Rev. F. J. Mott and M. o. Culberson,
appointed to Offices at the annual
grand lodge session.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

The grand lodge of K. Of p. will
hold its annual session at Charlton
this week and the two local lodges of
this city will be represented by the
following delegates: E. Tracy Blag-
burn, H. Gould, A. L. Smith, Leslie
Green, VIM. Warfeld, F. P. Johnson,
L, w. Scott, Henry Jett, Mr.. White
and Mrs. Owens. The grand counsel
Of the ladies' department, supported
BY the Mesdames Mamie Smith, VIM.
Rhoads, Maud Wilkinson and Susie
Lee.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

passing his examinations and holds
his credentials. We are glad to know
that one of our young men is pushing
forward to a better end.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Thompkins are
remodeling their home on West
Franklin street with gas, water and
electric lights. ~
Mrs. L. D. Price Is having her front
porch beautifully painted and beau
tiful electric light installed thereon.
Mrs. Susie Williams has bought a
three-room houss 6n East Jackson
street and is nicely located. -.
Mrs. VIM. Oliver has returned from
Fayette, Mo-, where she has been Wis
iting our ex-pastor and wife, Rev.
and Mrs. v. s. Cooper. She reports
the success that Rev. Cooper is hav-
ing with his church, which will be
good news to his many friends over
the state. "a W.
Mr.. Scott Richmond, who has besn
in the city for \ few days visiting his
wife, Mrs Scott Richmond, left this
morning at 6:30 o'clock for q visit Of
one day with his mother and then he
will return back to hi shome in Au-
rora, Ill. T,&a.
Rev. J. E. Smith seems to not be
improving any at the sanitarium in
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa - -.
Mrs. J. c. Smith expects to leave
this week for that place to visit with
him. p, -"
Mr.. Whit Kearney is on the sick
list this week.
Mrs. Davenport is still on the sick
list.
The Mayhower tent gave an ice
cream social Monday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. y. w. Martin
on North Tenth street. .,
The G. C. band gives an entertain
ment and musical concert Friday,
July %. -~
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28
SIOUX CITY, IOWA.

To the Editor of the Bystander:
Dear Sir: In las tweek's issue of
the Bystander, in giving the names
of officers Of Sunbeam Household of
Ruth you omitted the name of past
post noble governor, Mrs. Hazel Gar
rison.
Miss Geraldine and Mr.. Eugene
Grant were visiting their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Grant, instead of
friends.
Please correct it in this weeks is
sue Of the Bystander.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28
BIRTHS.

DR.. Jefferson reports seven-pound
girl born to Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Bat
sell, 103 West Thirteenth street, July
%, and an eight-pound boy born to
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Anderson, 1645
Walker street, July 2b. All are do
ing we'll. :
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Mrs. S. Joe Brown, president Of the
Iowa Federation of Colored Women's
Clubs, desires to meet all the club
women of the city Monday evening,
July 31st, at her residence at 1868
Fifth street for the purpose of per-
'fecting plans for an entertainment to
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28
ALBA NEWS.
Mr.. Grant Buckner has been quite
I'll

Mr.. Grant Buckner has been quits
ill for the past few weeks. s s5
Mr.. Roy A. Graysor was called to
Knoxville, ILL.,, on account Of the ill
ness of his aunt, Mrs. Dolly Perry,
and returned home Saturday, after q
weeks stay in Konxville.
Mrs. Willis Lewis and brother Of
Oskaloosa are visiting with their sis
ter, Mrs. Oscar Roper, of Abba this
week. l@I..%5&
DR.. Carter and family Of Buxton
were in Abba on business this week.
After the Sunday school hour Mrs. d
Maggie Gordon entertained the chill
dren from the age of 8 to 8 years at I
a lawn picnic at her home on Sunday
afternoon. The little folks enjoyed
the outing fine. Mrs. Gordon lives
northeast Of the city park. 5@S8, MA
Mr.. and Mrs. Carson of Hooking
No. 3 visited in Abba on Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Smith and Mrs. Oscar
Roper visited in Fraker on Sunday.
At the home of Mr.. Edward Butler
the X. of P. lodge held chicken so-
cial on Wednesday evening. A very
nice little crowd gathered there for
the evening. .s
Mr., and Mrs. Brittian Thomas en-
tertained a company Of friends at
their home on Thursday evening In
honor Of Mrs. Griffith and family be-
fore their leaving for Topeka, Kan-
sas, at a 6 o'clock dinner. ~
Mrs. Carthon Of Hiteman was "a
Abba on Thursday, also Mrs. Robin
son and Mrs. Burns Of Hooking.
Mrs. Mary F. Ward and Miss Panl-
inc Thomas entertained the juniors at
an afternoon party on Wednesday
afternoon. |ssas ss9
The soldiers passed through Albia5
on Sunday morning. h. III
Mrs. Bessie Grayson and children
| spent the week at the parental Mon
roc "a DIyis home in Abba.
n !! I. \ tAsr is hot and dry IA thisl
\ pscf ficss sof 7 country s5ssl
q 4 " < { lls olfctor win "
2e!sll! ESsl Is: ~ days. Pleass
8s4'|ss \. ssss ,s! 4 4 T. e. /! -uhserip p&ios
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Mr.. Jesse Braden of st. Joe, NO.,
and Miss Mamie Henderson of Bux-
ton were quietly married at the home
of the former July %, returning i'm
mediately to Des Moines, where the
newlyweds celebrated the occasion
with a nifty three-course dinner to a
few Of their close friends at the Pal
ace Sweet cafe.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

The Mary Church Terrill club was
entertained by Miss Tabitha Mash.
After the program refreshments were
served. Mrs. R. N. Hyde was visi-
tor Club will meet with Mrs. Anna
Perkins on Monday night. Lesson,
"Geraint and Enid" lines 195-231.
Reading by Miss Tabitha Mash. Quo
tations from Alice Carey.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28
MADE GOOD.

Mr.. Toussaint Howard, one of our
boys for the past three years, has
been learning the butcher business
and is now a first class meat cutter
employed by the S. & X. meat mar
ket. This is the first colored meat
cutter Des Moines has ever turned
out. We wish him luck and are
waiting the time when Mr.. Howard
will have a market of his own.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28
WANTED-First class barber at once.
Address Bystander Office

Mrs. Luther Bledsoe, formerly Miss
Cicil Harris of this city, but now of
Chicago, Ill.,, arrived in our city this
week to spend fortnight visiting her
sister, Mrs. j. H. Woods and frienns.
Mr.. Luther Bledsoe is also a former
Des Moine boy. He worked in the By
stander, in fact he learned his trade
in our Office. He is now alinotyper on
the Chicago Daily Record.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

All members Of the Doors club who
intend to take part in the Bible story
contest are requested to meet at St.
Pauls church Sunday afternoon to
have their first rehearsal. No names
will be taken after Sunday s
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28
Constipation and Indigestion.

II have used Chamberlain's Tablets
and must say they are the best I
have ever used for constipation and
indigestion. My wife also used them
for indigestion and they did her
good, writes Eugene s. knight, Viii
mington, N. G. @ Chamberlain's Tab
lets are mild and gentle in their, ac-
tion. Give them i trial. You are Ger
tain 70 be pleased with the agreeable
laxative effect which they produce
Cbtainable everywhere
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

his agent.
Anyone having news please call
229 J.. NJ
Mr.. a. Greer Of st. Louis, Mo-, u
in our city for an indefinite stay. .S
Miss Naomi A. Harper expects 10
leave Monday for Detroit, Mich,
where she will visit her brother, Mr..
E. i. Harper.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Mrs. l.. M Davis and Mrs. Wesley
Hleronymus entertained at a picnic
luncheon at Union park in honor Of
Mrs. Betty Bond, who is to leave the
city tonight en- route to Kansas City.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Mrs. s. L. Brit, wife of Rev. Brit,
ldft last week for St. Paul, Minn., -
attend the annual meeting Of the Mite
Missionary convention.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

be given in the near future for the
raising of funds for the Booker T.
Washington memorial to be placed in
the Iowa historical museum, under
the auspices Of the Iowa Federation,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Miss Zella B. Whyte will leave
Tuesday for Chicago, where she will
be the house guest of Mrs. Roxana
Durden-W White. :!
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Mrs. A. L. Edwards left Thursday
for different points in Illinois. She
will go as far south as Cairo. She
is having her summer vacation.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

J, D. Reeler and Thomas Allen Of
Mason City were in the city Monday
en- route to Charlton to attend the
session Of the grand lodge Of X. Of
P,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Mrs. c. w. Smith, 1920 Park. was
beautifully entertained by the Carna-
ton Crochet club Wednesday after
noon at her home.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

Mr.. Harry Hammitt and wife Of
3l16 N. Union street are visiting in
Chicago for ten days.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

WANTED-At once, fifty colored
men for coal diggers at Buxton, Iowa.
T. H. Sceaver.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28
CLINTON IOWA

The lawn social Nv III III M 3uvtSisl1-
liz choir last Sat atuIsdl = N N y ~ y
succesa lares nuI1l - l. = M III
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

The old settlers will hold their an
nual picnic August 3rd. All Sunday
schools are invited to take part.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28
Mr.. G. H. Edmond has purchased q
new Ford touring car.

The Rev. Burton, state missionary
of the Baptist church in Iowa, was
an over Sunday visitor.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-28

twenty-five Cents is the Price of
Peace.
The terrible itching and smarting
incident to certain skin diseases is
almost instantly allayed bp applying
Chamberlain's Salve. Price, rs cents.
For sale by all dealers.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-05
CENSORSHIP IN FRANCE IS TARGET FOR MOST
 SEVERE CRITICISM

PARIS. Feb. Q. - Censorship. as practiced by the French government severely was criticised by various speakers in the Chamber of Deputies No conclusion. however. was arrived at. the debate. at the request of Pre- mier Briand. being postponed until Q later date
 The bill under discussion, was that concerning the press in war times. Paul Meunler, Radical Republican, who introduced the measure. said that. honest as the intentions of the government might be with regard to the censorship. it was impossible to make good use of this bad instrument.
 Sensible supervision of military and diplomatic information, he said, was necessary. but he added that the sys' tenn In vogue at present was abso- lutely, illegal. being formally prohibi- ted by the law passed in 1881 and un- authorized by the law of August 4' 1914. regarding public information.
 The suspension Of Le Journal Les Hommes Du Jour for six months aud the seizure of La Croix for having published prayer of Pope Benedict were cited by NJ. Muenelr as among the numerous examples of the opera ton of the censorship.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-05
CHANNEL ICE COVERED

The outgoing tide this morning brought a large quantity Of floating ice from the channel and it has been interefered with navigation of the floating around all day. It seriously small boats and ferries until this af- ternoon when 1t drifted in and col iected around the docks and floats from the Pacific Coast dock to the AL
 aska-Juneau. making it impossible for small boats to land or to leave their moorings. The ice was formed at the bar by the freezing of fresh water from Salmon. Lemon and Men denhai creeks flowing over the top of the salt water
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-05
PROGRAM
 FOR BIG
 C0NCLAVE

The final details are being worked out today by the Scottish Rite bodies at Juneau for the opening of the 4th Annual Reunion which commences Monday afternoon at 2;30 o'clock. This event is looked forward to by the Scottish Rite Masons of Alaska eaclt year as a gathering for business and pleasure. and according 10 all reports the reunion this year will sur pass those well known gatherings of former years. This Is due in part to the fact that the Scottish Rite bodies here have been given dispensauons whereby lodges of the Knights of Ka- dosh and the consistory, which com prise the degrees from the 18th to the S2, may be held.
 An added interest also will be the presence of Ernest Bertrand Hussey. SS degree Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Alaska and Washington. Immediately after the opening of the reunion Monday afternoon Mir. Illus sey will address the class of candi- dates. At S:15 o'clock the actual work of the degrees will begin by the conferring of the fourth degree of Se- cret Master. At 5:OO the fifth degree of Perfect Master win be commsnicat- ed and at 6 o'clock supper will be served in one of the local banquet rooms for the members and class.
 At 8 o'clock in the evening the sixth degree of Intimate Secretary will be worked in full form by mem bers of the body. This degree will continue until 9:O0 D. m. when the seventh degree of Provost and Judge will be given and the first days ses- sion will close with the work of the eighth degree. Intendent of the Build ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-05
SHELLS WOULD LAST JUST HALF HOUR IF ENEMY
 DID ATTACK AMERICA

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-lt an enc my attacked the United States. coast artIllerymen could send back. shot for shot. this country's answer to the challenge or war. for just half an hour. If this same enemy sent forces by sea for a surprise attack on Ameri- can Qualifications outside of the con- tinental Unite1 States coast artillery men at those distant points could send out shells for just one hour, at the end of that time the coast-deiensc guns would be silent.
 These facts. givei by the American Defense Society. are said to be true because of an inadequate supply of ammunition for our coast guns.
 American twelye-inch disappearing guns can be given ouly 10 degrees elevation. it is said. The ten-inch guns can be given an elevation of 10 degrees. This gives the ten-inch gun which is certain per cent. less val uable than the twelve-inch weapon. Q greater range.
 Steps are now being taken by the government to increase the possible elevation Of the twelve-inch guns to l5 degrees( but the work will take three years.
 The form of proiectile for these lat ter guns also Is being changed slowly The new shells will have longer caps so that the range of the guns will be greater
 Turtie-like progress also is being made in the work by coast artillery officers Of getting lighter shells for mortars so that their range will be increased.
 According to c. S. Thompson, oi the Defense Society, the United States must have three things:
 1. A navy strong enough to pre- vent the enemy from gaining immed fate control of the sea-thus enabling us to mobilize our land forces.
 9. An adequate coast defense, in volving better guns, more ammuni tion. proper auxiliaries, including fir' cintrol, searchlights and other feat ures mentioned above, and a trained ! personnel.
 Q. A mobile army. well equipped sufficient to furnish a field army say six divisions of 100000 men. fol each strategic area. These may b' said to be New England. New Yorl and New Jersey. Baltimore to Hamp ton Roads, Charleston to the St. John river California and Washington.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-05
GlLLIES GULLY
 OF FORGERY IS
 JURY'S VERDICT

OLYMPIA, Wash, Feb. 5. -
 We, the Jury In the case of the
 State va John F. eIlIIes, find him
 guilty of forgery in the first de-
 gree"
 This was the verdict of the three women and nine men who for over two weeks have been hearing the case of J. F. Gillies charged with footing the states workmen compensation fund by system of forged accident claims. Frank W. Stone, alias the Portland Kid" Implicated in the footing. and who turned states evi- dence, was the principal witness. Mir. Gnlies also took the stand in his own defense. His defense was that the system of the state was loose. inefi- cient. and through certain practices. the footing was accomplished but not by him. Gnlies promised soon after his arrest that he would turn the state upside down but his threats were not carried out
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-05
AGED OREGON WOMAN
 FOUND MURDERED IN
 HoME-Ro55ERs' WORK

SALEM, Feb. 5.-Mrs. J. R. Hinkle. aged 6S, was found dead in her home here today. the victim of assassins. Evidence shows that the house had been robbed. The police are working on the clue that the robbers were surprised at their work and commit ted murder to cover up their identi- ty. Mrs. Hinkle had not been seen for several days and it Is believed that the murder was committed sometime Nednesday night.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-05
FOR D P YS
 BILL

WASHINGTON Feb. S.-lt was an nounced today that the pacihcists have completed all plans for the campaign to start throughout the country in op- position to the administrators de- fenes movement
 A further announcement was
 made, which has created great
 comment, that Henry Ford will
 finance the expedition, pay the
 speakers and ether spell-blnders
 also the cost of the train or tralns.
 It is understood that the paclfcists will use the argument that President Wilson Is not SO well informed on the sentiment of the country as are the members of the Senate and the House. It is pointed out that the Congressman have come from the vac rious parts of the United States re- gently and also have received advlces daily from their representatives.
 The plans for the invading tour have been in charge of Representative W. w. Bailey.