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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
CLINTON. IOWA.

The second quarterly meeting for
this conference year was held on the
10th. Rev. I. N. Daniels, P. E., was
with US in all our services. The var;-
Gus reports showed remarkable prog
ress IN the church work. T.,
Miss Murda Beason has returned to
her home in this city, having COM
pleted her studies in the Cedar Falls
college.
Mrs. III. O. Culberson and Miss
Esther were Davenport visitors some
days ago, called there on account of
the illness of the young son of Mr..
and Mrs. Major Culberson, Jr.
Sunday is intended to be trustee
rally day at the A. M. E. church.
Miss Anna Culberson is spending a
fe wdays in Rock Island.
Rev. F. J. Mott has returned homo
from Centerville, Iowa, where he con-
Quoted services on last Sunday.
The masquerade at the Second Bap-
tist church on last Saturday night
was a success. A large crowd was
present and an enjoyable time spent.
Mrs. E. S. Heron and Miss Minnie
Sayles are entertaining their brother,
John H. Sayles, a former resident Of
Clinton.
Delinquent subscribers are kindly
asked to arrange to pay up there in
debted, ess.
Mr.. William Robinson, a long time
employe of the Lafayette hotel, LEFT
a few days ago for Grand Rapids,
Mich, where he has accepted situa-
tion.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
DISTRICT NO. 13, u. M. w. OF 4.

DISTRICT NO. Is, U. M. w. OF \.
The seventeenth consecutive and
second biennial convention of District
No. 13, United Mine Workers of
America, have been holding sessions
the past two weeks in our city at the
I. o. o. F. hall, 615 Locust street.
There are 1923 delegates in attendance
and we are pleased to note an in
crease of thirteen of our race with
the delegation. At one of the ses-
sions a colored hodcarrier was pres
ent and addressed the convention, also
Mr.. Geo. H. Edwards, national Or
ganizer, who has been incarcerated in
the Polk county Jail for over one year
waiting trial for trying to bring
about peace in the Colorado strike
two years ago, was allowed to ad-
dres the convention. Also Miss Flora
Dunlap's address pertaining to wom-
ans suffrage was highly received. We
are are glad to note that of thirteen
colored delegates Mr.. VIM. M. Brown
of Buxton was elected one of the
three delegates to the State Fedora.
tion of Labor for 1917: w.. a,,..
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
KEOKUK, IOWA,

The ladies Of Eureka temple held
their St. Patrick's day market March
18th at the home of Mrs. Dixon. Mrs.
Diron proved herself charming host
ess. The color scheme was green and
white. Everyone present had a de-
lightful time. Music was furnished
by Messrs. Joe Dixon, Mack Bundy
and Prof. Barnes and Wade Moore.
The ladies realized neat sum of
SIS. Many thanks were returned to
our friends for their patronage. Com
mittee, E. X. Albert, S. Holmes, <
Tebeau, F. Armstrong, 4. Marion,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
ALLEN ENDEAVOR LEAGUE.

At the meeting Of the executive
committee of the Allen Endeavor
League at the st. Paul A. M. E.
church Tuesday evening communica-
tions were read from District Super
intendent Rev. J. w.. Morris and FROM
General Secretary DR.. Julian c. Cald-
we'll. Reports from all standing Of
ficers and committees were heard.
Presentations were made Of the sct
of Endeavorer flags and efficiency
charter by Mr.. I. N. Watts and Chris
tian Endeavor banner by Pres. E. NJ.
Warren. The necessary appropriation
was made for perfection Of the men,
bers Of the Allen League in the Des
Moines Christian Endeavor Union.
Miss Edythe M. Jones was appointed
chairman Of the publicity committee.
A business and social session Of the
League will be held at the church on
Tuesday evening, April A, to which
all members are urged to attend.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
EULOEY IN HONOR OF GEORGE
HENDERSON.

Especial to the Bystander.)
Weep not, though he lives again in
Heavens unclouded life,
From these dark scenes Of sorrow,
sin and strife,
Weep not, though they yearning love,
And cen deny to brighter realms
above.
The few that deck this dreary world
of ours,
Would fondly keep for earth it's fair
est flowers,
Though much it seems a wonder and
a woe,
And hallowed tears may unforbidden
flow.
7 lat one 50 loved should be so early
d lost,
10 mourn the blossom that we cher
ished most,
Yet all is we'll; Gods good design /
see,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

the quartet and debate, entitled "Re-
solved which is the most destructive
to the world, water or fire." Ths
judges decided in favor of water.
The social given at the Baptist
church was well attended.
The A. M. E. people have made
quite an improvement in their church
by kalsomining inside and putting in
electric lights.
Mr.. Harry johnson made a flying
trip to Fairfield on Sunday, returning
the same evening.
Presiding Elder Moore held quar-
terly meeting at the A. M. E. church
Thursday. "
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
GreenlaW Recital
Famous Canadian BassO
who was soloist with DR..
Gordon the evangelist.
St. Paul's A. M. E.Church
Cor. End and Center SITS.
Thursday, April 6, 1916
Admission 25c 8 P. M.

Miss Leota James and her brother,
James James, gave a party Thursday
afternoon to the young boys and the
young misses. There was nice crowd
of the younger children just entering
into young girlhood and all enjoyed
the hospitality Of the young people
and their mother at their beautiful
home. Refreshments were served.
All went home telling those people TO
call them again ere soon.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
REFUSE TO SALUTE OUR FLAG.

REFUSE To SALUTE OUR FLAG.
A little boy Of only years old has
come into the lamplight. His name
is Hubert Eaves. He has abso-
lutely refused his teacher in the pub
lie school, also the city superintend-
ent, to salute the flag because he says
that his religion and Christian train
ing taught him to salute nothing but
God. He was arrested, expelled from
school, tried in the juvenile court
yesterday, found guilty and sent to
reform school. Later the judge re-
mitted the sentence provided tho
father would give him a private
teacher to secure an education. The
Chicago Daily Sunday Tribnue and
many other daily papers had a write
up about it. We can see no wrong
in failing to salute our flag so long
as it was against his religion. We
ought to be free to worship God ac-
cording to the dictates of our con-
science, but under the peculiar laws
Of Iowa, chapter IA, laws of 35th G.
A., certain drill requires a salute
to our flag.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
BUXTON. IOWA.

~ The woman who seeks only to en-
joy, enjoys nothing. Be wise, there
fore, in choosing pleasures.
Miss Fannie Mays and Mrs. Josie
Mays left for Chicago on Monday,
where they expect to make it their
future home. zi
Mrs. Ella Willis is a Des Moines
visitor. Il Ri I. i. n s5;tt12.5ss
pr. G. G. Robinson was out Of the
city last week on business. N
Mrs. Lillian Patterson has returned
from the Abba hospital and ~ doing.
nicely n
The 81 John's "A. N. M terlys
inesting wa we'll attended
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

A mass meeting Of colored citizens
was held here last night at the North
Star Masonic Temple building. The
hall was crowded with representa-
tives and the meeting was harmoni-
GUS and all present agreed to stand
by those for appointment whom tho
meeting endorsed. They endorsed
Atty. James B. Rush for city prose-
cutor, J. C. Williams for assistant
clerk of court and Harrison Gould for
assistant bailiff.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

The D. Y. w. Y. X. club met with
Mrs. J. A. Jefferson on Tuesday aft
ernoon, at which time Mrs. Smith
read a paper on education and live
ly discussion by the club followed.
Mrs. s. Joe Brown, president Of the
State Federation Of Colored Women's
Clubs, was present and reviewed the
constitution and bylaws and spoke
encouraging words on the work of
the club. A repast was served and
they adjourned to meet with Mrs.
Smith on Thirteenth street.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

years member of the s. M. T., gave
a very interesting talk to the sisters.
Refreshments were served and
highly social time enjoyed.
Rev. l. N. Daniels, P. E. of the
Keokuk district, is in the city and
will hold the second quarterly meet
ing of this conference year at Bethel
A. M. E. church next Sunday.
Mrs. Lewis wife of Rev. T. w.
Lewis, is improving in health. Her
many friends were glad to see her
out last Sunday. ~ +
Mrs. Della Marshall, who has been
very sick for two or three weeks, is
able to sit up and is slowly recover
ing.
Mr.. B. F. Hopkins, superintendent
of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday school, has
been sick, but was able to be out last
Sunday, after an absence Of two
weeks. .-%
On last Wednesday evening at
Bethel A. M. E. church, under the
auspices of the Toussaint L'Overture
club, a large and, appreciative audi
ence greeted Mrs. S. Joe Brown, pres
ident Of the State Federation of Col
ored Women's Clubs, who spoke in an
interesting manner on the great club
movement. Mrs. Brown urged the
forming of social centers for our boys
and girls, cooperation in parent
teacher associations and more careful
study Of this better baby movement.
While in the city Mrs. Brown was the
guest of Mrs. Jennie G. johnson, cor.
responding secretary of the Iowa Fed
Grafton.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
For Diseases of the Skin.

Nearly all diseases Of the skin,
such as eczema, letter, salt rheum
and barbers' itch, are characterized
by an intense itching and smarting,
which often makes life a burden and
disturbs sleep and rest. Quick relief
may be had by applying Chamber
lain's Salve. It allays the itching and
smarting almost instantly. Many
cases have been cured by it's use. For
sale by all dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
ASBURY M. E. CHURCH.

Sunday services:
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at II a. m.
Class meeting at 1890 p. m.
Epworth League at $3.50 p. m.
Preaching at 1880 p. m.
Sunday will close the conference
year and all members and friends Of
the church are expected to be present,
as this everybody go to church day.
You are expected to be there. A
good choir will furnish music. The
Asbury quartet will sing several
numbers during the evening service.
You should hear them.
r.. w. L. Lee, Pastor.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Mt. Moriah tabernacle, No. SGT, had
a successful leap year party Wednes-
day evening. The daughters were 10y
al and many brought their company
in taxis. Music by Morgan brothers.
Comments to Mrs. Kelley and Yates,
committee.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Mr.. John A. Spencer of Grinnell, a
cement contractor, was in our city a
few days this week. He says that
he, has again filed his bid to do all Of
the city of Grinnell work again this
year, as he has been the successful
bidder for the past five years.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Joe Wilson of Buxton spent few
days in the city last week with rela-
tives and friends He was returning
from Iowa City where he had accomp-
aimed his sick father, Mr.. Jacob Will
son to the hospital.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Master Tevis Browne underwent an
operation at the new Industrial hos
pital for tonsil trouble Tuesday and
is able to. be removed to his tempor-
ary home with MI. and Mrs. Jokn
Wilkinson.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

The Callahan club met March 5th
with Mrs. J. A. Jefferson, 1922 Day
street and adjourned to meet April
18th with Mrs. Rivers. All members
requested to be present, as it is elec.
ton of officers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Persis Wilson; secretary, Georgie
Brooks; assistant secretary, Lulu
Wright; treasurer, Marie Payton;
chaplain, Gertrude Parker; critic,
Clementine Jefferson. Meetings will
be held first and third Monday nights
in each month. Next meeting will
be held Monday night, April Sd, with
Vivian Warricks, 1905 Thirteenth
street..
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Mrs. Frank P. johnson gave little
party last Wednesday afternoon for
the little children. Quite a number
of the little girls were present and
enjoyed Mrs. Johnson's hospitality.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Eliza E. Peterson w. C. T. u. will
meet Tuesday afternoon, April 9Th,
with Mrs. A. M. Rivers, 1905 Six
teenth street. All members are urged
to be present.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Little John Nelson Thompson, the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John L., had an
operation last Monday for his tonsils.
He is doing we'll at this writing.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Hello, hello, for 414 I'd avenue East.
Call for Mr.. John S. Thomas, The Sea
Food Merchant. Make shipment to any
place. Patronage solicited. Address,
Jno. s. Thomas, Abba, Iowa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Mr.. d. Dishman, recently of Sig
Quincy, whose home in in Elgin, ILL.,,
is in our city this week on business.
He is a tonsorial artist.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Rev. and Mrs. w. L. Lee will leave
Tuesday morning for St. Louis, Mo-.
where they will attend the annual
conference, which convene Wednes-
day, April 5th..
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

The Mary Church Terrell club will
meet April 3rd. Lesson review of
Crisis. Hostess, Miss J. Burness Red
mon.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Mr.. VIM. Penn and Mr.. Morse Of
Sedalia, Mo-, arrived in our city this
week, to remain indefinitely.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
A Pleasant Physic,

X FIeasant Fnyslc.
When you want a pleasant physic
give Chamberlain's Tablets trial.
They are mild and gentle in their ac-
ton and always produce a pleasant
cathartic effect. For sale by all deal
ers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
Miss Magnolia Sears is visiting her
parents and relatives in Buxton.

Mr.. E. A. London, a merchant from
Buxton, was in our city Thursday on
business.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

Mrs. Charles Smith of Park street
has been very sick, but is much i'm
proved.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

citation Of Colored People at 1858
Fifth street Monday evening, April
Sd, at 8 o'clock. Ali officers ar eurged
to be present. Business of import
ance. By order of
S, Joe Brown, Chm.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
NJTICG.

We have few small cottages for
rent, 4 and s rooms, partly modern.
Just phone Drake 1882.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
KEosAUQUA, IOWA

Especial to Bystander.)
The Know Nothing club had its
regular meeting Tuesday. There we,e
interesting poems and also music by
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
That where our treasure is, our hearts
may be.

We miss thee from our midst, dear
friend,
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow Ger our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
Bessie Rhodes jackson,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31

8 I. s39 !. IA. slA. C. r.
s Regular monthly meeting of che
executive B committee Of the Dcs
Moines branch of the National Assoc.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-03-31
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-08
BALL PLAYER CO0MBS, SCIENTIST;
JUST ESCAPED BEING CHEMIST
Brooklyn Should Win the Pennant, Says Coombs, With
No Great Difficulty, Although Many Games Remain
To Be Played Cutshaw Claims He Has Ground
For Considering His Luck Bad.

sized grudge. He contends that every
one is on him. and that he is not get
ting the breaks. He held up pretty
well until Mike Mowrey fed him the
queen of spades in a heart game in the
club house. and then he burst forth
into a flood of oratory.
There it goes again." he snorted.
You had to hold that one for me If
it started to rain money I'd be para
lived in my hands so I couldn't pick it
up. I knocked q ball out of the lot not
long ago, and the paper said 1t was
luck. I outguessed Baird the other day
and got two bases on a bunt, and they
said il was luck. I climbed up in the
air and caught a line drive that was
good for three bases, and they said
I'm about tired of it."
Baseball Is Fascinating.
That's right" said Jack Coombs.
baseball is a peculiar game The life
is hard. and the game is fast, but there
is a fascination about il that just holds
one There is something that comes of
matching your skill against a good hit
ter. or your eye against q swooping
curve ball. that can be found in no
other game in the world Once you get
into the flannels you hate to lay them
aside. and your luck Will change.
George. old boy. il will change I once
knew a player who"
Sure it will change" said Cutshaw.
st will get worse"
Donald Beck, the southpaw star of
Columbia university. who was sought
after by the Detroit Tigers and the
New York Yankees. will keep his arm
in trim by pitching to the Brooklyn
batters until the team hits the trail
for the west
Beck was over at Ebbets field and
met Wilbert Robinson and Jack
Coombs- He was invited to visit the
park and work out with the team and
availed himself of the opportunity. !
Beck was a terror TO the college bat !
tiers.
When Buck Wheat met Beck he said /
If you're a lefthander YOU can plav on !
my side I want all the left handlers
on my side"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-08

-EW YORK, Sept s.-The scien-
nj tific world lost q chemist when
= = Jack Coombs decided that the
physical problem of curving baseball
with such speed and cunning that it
would avoid bat swung through an
arc at a speed of 125 feet per second
was by far more engrossing to him
than playing with test tubes
Coombs was graduated from Colby
college in 1906. and was filled with q
desire to become famous as a chemist
He could talk learnedly, and with great
interest, of the wonders Of Sir William
Ramsey, who discovered and demon
strated the formation Of the element
helium from radium- Jack knew just
what would happen il one poured water
Oh > o. into sulphuric acid Oh 50 -,
and he never did ii. Instead he took
the entrance examinations TO Massa-
chusetts Institute of Technology, and
passed with flying colors. but just
when he was about to plunge himself
into comparative obscurity, some one
told him that his fast ball was high,
wide and handsome In a moment his
mind was changed. and he Joined the
Athletics
To what heights the Kennebunk
master advanced in the game is too
Vigil Known 10 AUNT VI IcNltN ne
has faced rhe fire in several battles for
the worlds series. and he looks for
ward to another
Brooklyn Should Win.
I'VE Brooklyn baseball men should
win this pennant.' he said We have
a fair lead. and at the clip we are trav-
cling should not have too much trou-
BILE in holding our position However.
there are so games to play and acci-
dents may cut US down On baseball.
however, I look forward to q convinc-
ing victory. There is nothing OF the
fluke in our position We arrived
where we are through good baseball
and no one can down US"
Bad Luck for Cutshaw.
George Cutshaw is nursing a mans
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-08
KauH Does Not Rival Georgia Peach
-:II:- -:II:- -:II:- -:H:- -:N:-
Willard Actually Works Little Bit
BY FRANK C. MENKE

p T cost the Giants $4,000 to discover
that Bonnie Kauff doesn't rival the
= Georgia Peach" that the Federal
league demon is only a good ball player
not a star like Ty Cobb
OF course. Kauffs warmest claim he
has been handicapped this year. They
offer several alibis among them ID
probably McGraw isn't handling him in
a way that will bring out the best that
is in him; Cd that Kauff by his terrible
earnestness in trying TO make good, has
been victimized by nervousness and
over anxiety
But that doesn't alter the fact that
Kauff is not starring in the National
league this season He is playing good
baseball and surely is Of major league
calibre. but his performances to date
cannot place him in-or anywhere near
the Cobb, Speaker. Jackson. or Rob-
ertson- class Nor can il rank him with
the clouters.
Kauff may flash brilliantly next
walks of life. IL isn't what you may do
that counts-its what you are doing
And Benny isn't doing overly much.
Those who imagine that the life of a
circus performer is a carefree existence,
may gaze upon the following daily
schedule that Jess Willard maintains:
10 a m--Arises-
10:S0-11 :30-Takes brisk walk
11-15-Breakfa in private car
12:Oo-1-15-Writes letters gives in
terviews. etc
1-3O-ArriVes at show.
z:3O-Is introduced TO crowds in main
3:30-Does cowboy act.
4;45-Boxes before audience.
5:0O-Leaves tent
5:15-6:15-Rides in auto. shops. visits
friends. etc
6:15-Dinner in private car.
I:1S-Reports at tent for nights
S:I5-Introduced to crowd.
e:30-CoWboy act
10:45-Boxing act
1l;l5-Boards train for next town.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-08

12:15-12:3O-Chats with associates.
eats a snack"
12-35-Taps
Reports that Ping" Bodie is to re-
turn TO major league club next sea
son are erroneous Ping" is going
10 play with the Athletics
"A woman" asserts Florence Bavard
Hllles. euffragist, in the Denver Post
knees. Very good. Florence but tell tell
US what is a clerk in a voting booth
gong TO do to ascertain the correct
ages of women who won't vote in
bathing suites2
Terrific Left is Moran's mainstay."
proclaims western headline Further
along the organ peals forth with:
Will the straight left to the law
the same punch that twice floored Jim
Coffey-win for Frank Moran against
Carl Norris in their Labor dav fight7'
Nothing at all wrong with the warn
except that IL was Morans right that
ciouted Coffey; that Moran's terrific
left" is the poorest of anv fighter in
the game and that probably couldn't
flatten Jersey mosquito
Johnny Evers thinks he has an
awfully good joke on John Tener.
Tener suspended him for some
rowdyism in St Louis and when the
news reached the Trojan he laughed
just like that.
He isn't Furnishing me this time"
chuckled the Braves second sacller
! m sick and of no value to nv team
right now I was going to take a Law
CT of four or five days anyway. So
ment"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-08
BIZ SBECK.1

SUNDAYS games in the CONNER
cial league may decide the pen
nant race. If the Feldmans beat the
Puritys in the morning and the
Seventh infantry cops again in the
afternoon, the soldier team viii have
such a grip on first place that it
Will be impossible for any other
team to grab even a strand of that
flag.
GENERAL approval is heard of
the proposition of chaplain H.
A. Chouinard, Of the 25d infantry,
to eliminate the kidney punch from
all bouts at Camp Cotton. The fans
all realize that this foul blow does
not improve the quality of the con-
test.