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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-09-14

wicked are like the troubled sea, when
it cannot rest, whose waters cast up
mire and dirt.
The men at Fl Des Moines who
have remembered mother, father, wife
and children at home sent them money
for food and shelter. God ever bless
them. Great is your reward with
God. You prove holiness" even if
you are not saints of God, but oh be-
loved I would to God this was a sancti-
fed body of men in Christ, spirit,
words and deeds. Then would you see
clearly to discern the right from the
wrong. But what does l Tim, 9th
verse says to those who have neglect
ed their own, forget the VOWS, promis
es made to home. 9Th verse. But if
any provide not for his own, and espe-
cially for those of his own house, he
hath denied the faith, and is worse
than an infidel. l am endeavoring, be-
loved, to help some widow or orphans
through Christ Jesus and yet, the
Lord knows all.
had eighty-four mems names at
Fl. Des Moines for Unity and Char
ity book and yet Sergt. William X.
Harris, color sergeant in charge Of
regimental press, wrote and said, I
will hold the manuscript awaiting
your request. Sorry, but the press is
overcrowded at present. Hard to tell
just how long this rush will last. My
pleasure was with P. o. order of Soc.
Please send manuscript registered, as
I wish safe delivery.
The devil is always in a rush, but
God is slow. These men agreed to
help me to spread Gods message.
Words of love, hope of sunshine
greetings to all who accept them.
From Mrs. Joseph S. Lowe,
1903 Lyon Street.
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CLARINDA, IOWA.

Rev. VIM. Mitchell returned from
association at Cedar Rapids and re-
ported pleasant stay.
Miss Davis of Des Moines is visiting
Mrs. Isom Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Mitchell, Jr.,
from Marysville, Mo-, visited his par
ents, Rev. Mitchell and family.
Mrs. Dora McNeal is employed at
present in Creston.
Mrs. Lu Nash visited friends in
Corning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Johnson, &C
companied by Miss Mabel and Mr..
Fred Johnson, motored to Clarinda on
Sunday.
Miss Viola Walker and Mastes
David Pemberton are our only stu
dents in high school.
Mrs. Emmett Moss made visit to
Omaha a few days.
Mrs. Maude Fields of Tarkio, Mo-,
brought her children up to attend pub
lie school in our city.
Mr.. Carrot of Creston made a bust
ness call to our city.
Mrs. Allen Jones, accompanied by
lady friend, is shaking hands with
home friends.
Mrs. Give Nowling is seriously i'll at
this writing.
Mrs. Thomas Dunn is visiting rela-
tives in Omaha this week.
Mr.. Horace Green of Sioux City Wis
tied Mrs. G. Cason.
Master Charlie Ennis has gone to
Omaha to lake that city his home. '7-'
Mrs. E. Sullivan visited friends in
Red Oak and Colfax.
Mrs. Eta Gipson and daughter re-
turned to Omaha and took her little
brother, Charlie, with her.
Mr.. E. B. Cooke is at present in
Lincoln, Neb.
Mr.. Pearl Nash and Ernest McNeal
are employed in Ackney, Iowa.
Mrs. Stewart returned to Tasting,
Neb., after visiting Mr.. and Mrs. O.
Stewart.
Miss Maggie Elliot is visiting Mrs.
Della Johnson.
Wedding bells soon.
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TO OUR NEGRO SOLDIERS.
All hail to our boys of Uncle Sam,
Whose skins are dusky hue.
For theirs is a task that tries mems
souls;
A test that will prove them true.
SO on and on, We heroes black,
Who fight with forlorn hope.
Your valorous deeds shall ever shine,
As through the years we grope.
From Boston's common to Carizal,
You've filled hero's grave;
All! Yes, and down at San Juan hill,
Ye proved that We were brave.
Let venomed tongues and prejudice
Assail thee as they will.
Your valiant deeds on foreign soil,
With joy our hearts shall thrill.
IT'S yours to fight, and perchance die
Or else return all CORY;
So fight or die, Whichever it be,
But keep aloft Old Glory.
So here's our hands, our hearts you
have.
Suffused with patriot tears:
Good bye! Good bye! but not farewell
Well meet in after years.
J. Cliff Williams,
Sept. II, 1917.
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A MESSAGE
What zest in a holy living.

What hope in a Christian life.
If there is joy in what our hearts
desire, why not let it be as near right
as possible.
Our men at Fl. Des Moines have
kept the faith, fought good fight and
those who came out victorious,
mercy is given.
The men at FIT. Des Moines have
kept purity, righteousness, holiness in
their hearts through Jesus Christ for
their country, race. They have proved
to the world boldly, will fight for the
right.
God made all mankind and it is no
use to believe we don't need holiness.
If you are holy in heart, deeds, words,
actions will prove the test. We know
every man in the camp isn't sanctitied,
through Christ Jesus, but we do know
or else believe every man that has
been here in this camp or that are
here now have some truth of righte-
BUSINESS in their hearts.
One day little girl came over to
play with my children. She seemed
so devoted to Hewaithio, and after she
had loved him up and said he was such
sweet oaby, so nice, she rubbed her
little hand all over his face and the
only fault she could find, she said to
Ilo-Ilo, Your brother has black face.
Victoria says she is "Beaky." l
don't know what the full understand
ing of being "Beaky" means, but
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BURLINGTON NEWS ITEMS.

Miss Helen Kicks appeared at the A
M. E. church August 23rd in a dra.
matte recital. She was ably assisted
by Mesdames Stevens and Hale, vo-
calists. Miss L. Brooks presided at the
piano.
On Thursday afternoon, August 81
at the family residence occurred the
death of Mrs. Cadence Wilson. Mrs
Wilson was 76 years old and one OF
Burlington's most highly respected
citizens and devoted Christian. The
funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 at the A. M. e.
church, conducted by Rev. G. W. Jack
son of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, assisted by
Rev. Bell and Rev. Peter johnson. The
floral offerings were beautiful. The
remains were laid to rest in Aspen
Grove. Mrs. Wilson leaves to mourn
her sad demise a daughter, Mrs. Eu-
nice Douglass of Sheridan, Wyoming
who lovingly and kindly attended her
mother throughout ner illness till
death. She also leaves one son,
Thomas Wilson, and many friends,
both colored and white.
Mrs. Harriet Tyler is quite i'll at her
home, Alb Star avenue.
Mrs. Ed. Williams, who has been
quite ill, is rapidly improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Thompson of
Bowling Green, NO., are visiting their
SON and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew
Thompson, of North Hill.
Miss Mildred Griggs of Clarinda,
Iowa, is visiting relatives in the city.
Mrs. Nellie Washington was called
to Louisiana, Mo-, by the death of her
grandmother.
Mr.. Ollie Folks has returned from a
visit in Kahoka, Mo.
Mrs. Fannie Parker and Mrs. VIM.
Stevens entertained Rev. and Mrs. G.
W. Brown of Mt. Pleasant, Rev. and
Mrs. Douglass of Sheridan, Wyoming,
and Mrs. G. Burnley at dinner on
Sunday, September End.
Miss Dora Beard of Clarinda is a
guest at the. residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Ashby.
Miss Jessie Parker entertained with
an indoor picnic Labor day, compli-
mentary to Miss fhelma Smith of
Keokuk, Iowa, and Miss Griggs Of
Clarinda.
Mr.. Geo. Thompson has returned
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or of their wedding anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins had house
guests from Cedar Rapids visiting.
Mr.. E. Carter from St. Paul is going
Co make this city his home for while.
Mr.. Officers daughter is visiting
here.
Mr.. Harry Stewart was outdoors
Saturday and up town for the first
time since he's been getting along so
nicely.
Edgar Bowen and Lee Holly, our
colored soldier boys, were in the city
just for short stay.
Mrs. Williams, who has been very
sick, is able to be out again and Mrs.
Coleman and Rev. Saunders wife are
out also.
Mr.. Pratt Flanagan from Watertown
is living in our city again. We have
number of strangers that are maxi
ing this city their home for some rea-
son. Hope it's for the best.
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from a visit in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

from visit IN Spirit Lake, Iowa.
We are very glad to note that Mr..
Odell Smith has resigned his position
at the Tama building and returned to
his studies at the Burlington high
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gay Long Of
Kansas City arrived in the city some
few weeks ago to make this their fu-
ture home.
The B. ]. Progressive club meets
with Mrs. A. Thompson this week.
The Willing Workers were enter
tanned by Miss l.. Brooks.
The A. I. club were the guests Of
Mrs. Cora Palmer.
The Missionary society will meet
with Mrs. Paulina King.
Notwithstanding the Indictment
weather the social given last Monday
evening by the Progressive club was
we'll attended and neat sum realized.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ashby have pur-
chased property on Brooks street.
The B. J. Progressive club gave a
lawn social last Monday evening at
the residence of Mrs. Rebecca Brooks.
Miss Jessie Parker entertained a
company of friends at supper at Grape
park Sunday evening.
Mrs. Chas. McGinnis of Aledo, ILL.,,
visited in the city last week.
Mr.. Fred Watkins has returned
from Chicago for an indefinite stay.
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MACON. MO-. NEWS.

The Vine Street and Broadway Bap-
fist church rally closed with much
success, raising 1882. Rev. J. w. L.
Underwood preached two excellent
sermons Sunday morning and evening,
Mrs. Maggie Moore of indianapolis,
THREE-Bystander-
Ind, is visiting in our city.
Mr.. Adolphus Brown departed Sat-
urday evening for Quindaro, Kans.,
where he' is attending the Quindaro
university.
Mrs. E. Cooper and son Everett, de-
>arted Wednesday last for their home
in Muskegee, Okla.
Miss Edrina Harris is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Sarah Williams remains very
i'll at her home.
Miss Alma McElroy will depart
Tuesday for visit in Des Moines.
Iowa.
Mr. Lloyd Davis has accepted DO.
sition in Mexico Mo.
lr. Arthur Crews remains better
as we 20 20 press.
- Miss Edith Harris will depart Fri
day for Springfield, ILL.,, where she
will attend the Springfield high school.
Rev. T. II. Henderson is on the sick
list.
The Macon Women's club met at the
residence of Mrs. Georgia Brown in
South Macon. The evening was spent
in sewing, after which the president,
Mrs. Rosa B. Adams, called the meet
ing to order, and Miss C. Alice Harris
sang a solo, "Always," and played an
Instrumental solo. Mrs. Lillian Book
er made very interesting talk on her
trip to the grand lodge, which was
very interesting and enjoyed by all,
after which a dainty luncheon was
served.
Mrs. Cassie Crews is expected home
to the bedside of her brother.
The agent is making her trip around
and will call at any time.
The Vine Street and Broadway Sew
ing Circle spent very delightful
evening at the beautiful home Of Mrs.
D. L. Howard on Jackson street. The
circle was opened by the president,
Mrs. D. L. Howard. The evening was
then spent in sewing. A dainty lunch
was served. The circle will meet Fri
day at the home of Mrs. Quinn.
Mrs. G. T. Stocks returned Sunday
from a visit with her parents in Ash
ley, Mo.
Rev. A. r. Fox preached two excel
lent sermons Sunday morning and
evening.
Mrs. Annie Travers spent a few
days in our city, the guest Of Mrs.
Charley Burton.
Pay your dues. The agent will call
at any time to see you.
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ROCK ISLAND. ILL.

Mr. and Mrs. Stoner of blooming-
ton, ILL.,, are the house guests of Mr..
and Mrs. w. Stoner.
Mrs. L. Hudson and daughter, Mrs.
E. Swanay, have opened a millinery
and dressmaking shop at 900 Eleventh
street and invites the public to call.
Mr.. C.. O'Neil had bad luck by break
( og his arm.
Y September 18th there will be a
chicken supper given at the A. M. E..
church.
Mr. and Mrs. Powers had company
Sunday morning for breakfast in hon.
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
NEW ARMY QUOTA
PARADE PLAN GETS
SOLID IMPETUS

with the selection OF an executive
committee the committees OF the
Board Of Trade, the Chamber of Com
merce, and the Retail Merchants As
socistion began in earnest today the
preparation OF plans for the demon
stration to be held in honor OF the
Districts quota in the national army.
The committee consists OF William
F. GUIDE, chairman; Alexander Wolf
and N. A Leese, vice chairmen: Cuno
H. Rudolph. treasurer; Charles J.
Columbus, secretary; Col r. y. Har-
per, Melvin c. Hazen, Charles S.
Shreve, president Of the Federation OF
Citizens Associations; Capt. James F.
Oyster, and iajOr Raymond W. Pull
man. Colonel Harper was made
chairman OF a subcommittee on
finance. N. c. Hazen was named grand
marshal Of the civic section OF the
parade. Gen. Joseph Z. Kuhn will
be grand marshal Of the military
section.
1t was decided to invite every
trade, patriotic, and civic organization
in the District to cooperate with the
committee in making the demonstra-
tion a success.
Assurances OF cooperation already
have been received from the District
Commissioners and the War Depart
ment. The meeting was held in the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
SAILING OF PERSHING
FASTENED ROMANCE

a wartime romance concerning two
Washingtonians leaked out today
with the announcement of the mar
riage on July % OF Miss Marian An
derson, a puDlic school teacher and
Lieut.. Hartley SebrOn Newman.
formerly employed in the offlce OF
Congressman Summers OF Texas.
Lieutenant Newman. who is with
General Pershing. was commissioned
just before his departure for France.
The engagement OF Lieutenant New
man and Miss Anderson had not been
announced. They were married in
New York. not even their most inti-
mate friends being told.
An aunt OF Miss Anderson, Mrs.
Eveleth Reynolds, today decided to
make known the marriage.
Miss Anderson taught in the first
grade of the Langdon School. Her
home is in Langdon. Lieutenant
Newman fived al 500 Fourth street
southeast
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
SEEK NEGRO HERE
AFTER ATTACK ON
FAIRFAX WOMAN

The Washington police this after
noon Joined in the hunt for the negro
who attacked Mrs. Mildred Miller, of
Fairfax county, Va, near the Fairfax
public school yesterday.
Sheriff Allison notified Inspector c.
L Grant, chief Of detectives, that the
assaiIant Is believed TO have come
to this city early this morning.
Mrs. Miller was walking along a
road when the negro stopped her
and asked for direction to Fairfax.
Mrs. Miller told him and he passed
on.
After the negro had gone about
hundred feet, he retraced his steps.
grabbed Mrs. Miller by the arm and
pulled her into the thick foliage at
the side OF the road.
The Woman screamed, and hear
ing q carriage approaching on the
road, the negro fied. A woman
neighbor was in the carriage and
took Mrs. Miller home.
The negro 10 said to have come
Into the county only Thursday to
work with a railroad construction
gang. He Is described as being Of
ginger cake color, about feet
Inches tall, and Weighing ITO pounds.
He has . scar on the right side Of
his face.
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
GARFIELDPLEDGES
CONSUMERS DROP
IN COAL PRICES

The Governments grip on anthra-
cite prices has been drawn tighter BY
the decision OF Harry A Garfield. the
new coal dictator, to name the prices
at which the retailers may sell. The
prices at the mine and the jobbers'
pront were nxsd yesterday BY Presi-
dent Wilson.
That the assumption OF absolute
control OF the coal situation will re-
suit in . reduction OF price to the con-
sumer OF household coal Is the as
sertion of Mr.. Garfield In this view
he is at variance with large retailers
in New York, Philadelphia, and Chi
cago. who were quoted today as
doubling whether II would effect any
saving to the man in the home.
The Government will exercise such
be true that coal will be bought by
the consumer at no reduction from
former prices.
''If any one thinks that I would be
satisfied with. fixing prices at the
mine and determining the prnht the
jobber may have, leaving the retailer
free to charge as much as the public
will stand for. he Is greatly mistaken
The coal administration is going to
see the principle OF control Is applied
all along the line from the time the
coal is mined until 1t reaches the con-
sumner.
"All the machinery made available
will be used to enforce the prices
named yesterday by the President and
to secure the beneht desired under
the act. The Government will not
allow itself to be. thwartsd in this
purpose"
Mr.. Garfield indicated he would ad-
vocate action as drastic as taking
over the output OF the mines II the
fixing Of prices did not accomplish the
results intended. With his expert as
sistants. Mr.. Garfield as soon a. he
has finished the task OF setting a price
for wheat, assigned him by Herbert
C. Hoover, will attack the coal prob
lem.
He will effect control by a system
of universal licenses. Jobber. middle
man, and retailer all will have to
take out a license. which. IL the hold
er does not sell at the prices pre-
scribed by the Government, will be
revoked. putting the. offender out OF
business.
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
725 EMBRYONIC
OFFICERS ENTER
FORT MYER CAMP

Seven hundred and twenty-five men
from the District OF Columbia, New
Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and vir-
EiniS today arrived at Fort Myer to
begin three months OF strenuous
training in an effort to become Of
Aeers in Uncle Sans national army.
The arrival OF today's contingent
increased the number OF student offi-
GERS at Fort Aiyer to 1.45o men, and
Get the second officers camp on the
Virginia heights in full swing. Today
and tomorrow will be devoted to the
issuance Of equipment, assignments
20 quarters, and other preliminary
details. All will be ready for begin
ming drills and real war training
Monday.
There are TO be few idle moments
for the men after work begins. In
eluded In the schedule for this camp
is extensive training in trench war
fare.
Nightly parades in connection with
retreat will be held At the initial
assembly Of the men Monday VtsAt in
the riding hall, Lieut.. Col Charles w.
Fe---n, commander Of the training
camp, will tel: what Is expected OF
them.
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
LARDNERS STUDIES
THE RULES OF LIFE
|NFRENCH CAPITAL
CONTINUED from Page one.)


o'clock on the afternoon OF the nrst
rainy Friday OF the month.
8. A toothbrush may be used every
morning between and o except Tues
day. Friday wednesday, Saturday,
and Thursday.
o. At a quarter after every shrove
Tuesday you are allowed to buy a
new supply OF shaving soap.
10. At 1882 every morning you are
compelled 10 borrow hundred francs
from the nearest sucker.
IL. At 1902 every sunny afternoon
you can get a taxicab.
II. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Sun
days you may procure mutton chops
derived from a bay horse. On other
meat days you must be content with
q roam.
13. On the 18th OF September and
on the 14th OF March you can get the
number you ask for on the telephone.
needed reform. In several New
York hotel barber shops they adver-
tise that on account OF the war and
LnG lOE " AAA
not hereafter be smeared on the face
free with each shave. We wish to
heaven that they would adopt the
same rule here.
In a moment OF unprecedented
generosity our correspondent loaned
his portable typewriter to another
correspondent, who was of for the
British front today, the other corre-
spondent's own portable typewriter
being used by q fish somewhere at
the bottom of the Atlantic, so he
says.
Well. we asked a female journalist
from somewhere in Texas II we
might occasionally borrow her ma
chine.
Sure" she said, smiling sweetly.
but I don't believe you will get on
very well with II. The T. doesn't
work"
"Oh." We replied eNtemporaneousiy,
there will be no difficulty so long as
The 0ARi:Al y is available"
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
SENATE DRIVE on
STACKER DOLLARS
GAINS IMPETUS

The insurrection in the Senate
against the Finance Committees ef-
forts to prevent conScription, of
Stacker dollars'' belonging to great
wealth gained impetus today.
Although the Senate found II uphill
work to do much on the war revenue
bill this afternoon. partly because the
hne weather made every one want %
get outdoors. and partly because II
had been generally agreed the con-
sideration OF income taxes and war
profits would 60 over until next
week, 1t became plain the struggle
over these two matters had just fairly
begun.
Senator's who are leading the cam
paign for higher income taxes and
higher taxes on excess profits pre-.
dicted the rates would be materially
raised. They said the bill would be
before the Senate all next week, and
perhaps longer.
Important Informal conferences win
be held over Sunday among the In
surgent Senators to lay plans for
carrying on the movement to force
higher rates on great incomes and
huge war profits
Challenged by Senator Simmons on
the ground that attacks on the FL
nance Committee bill arc calculated
to make war unpopular. the advo-
Gates OF ''conscription OF wealth" IN
tend to meet the challenge and de-
ncunce the committee bill as in fact
certain to make the war unpopular
with the great mass OF taxpayers. be-
cause it will let vast war prJhts and
great incomes escape from bearing
their due share OF the burden.
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
NJ 'ADOO ADVISES
NEW WAR CREDIT
OF FOUR BILLIONS

with war expenditures for the
month OF August being made by the
United tSates at the rate OF approx
mateIy $4,000, 900 a day, Secretary OF
the Treasury McAdoo is revising his
views as to the second Liberty loan.
Indications are today that a loan
OF $4,000, 900, 900 at per cent will be
offered next month. A recommenda-
tion suggesting that such a loan be
authorized has been transmitted to
Congress by Secretary McAdoo.
Loans to the allies now total 81
O66, 400 900, or more than the whole
amount of the FIRST Liberty loan. To-
day an offering OF S25O,0Oo,OO0 In
Treasury certificates OF indebtedness
closes. II is oversubscrIbed. This
makes a total of $3.50 ,OOO. 900 in Treas
ury certificates issued since the Lib
erty loan closed and means that this
much and more will be turned in on
the second Liberty loan when IT is
issued. because 1t will be necessary
for the Treasury TO sell probably up
to 81 ,OOO, 900 900 in certificates be-
fore the proceeds OF the second Lib
erty loan become available.
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
SOARING SILVER VALUE
MAY BRING new RUSH

A rush to the abandoned silver
mines OF the West is expected to fol-
low the leaplng price OF silver bull
lion, which is now 81 cents an ounce,
with prospects OF 81 per ounce before
the end OF the war.
Director of the Mint Baker declares
that tons OF silver still lie in the
abandoned workings OF old silver
mines. where only the finest quality
OF the metal was shipped out. due to
low prices then obtaining
Great piles OF the ore. he says were
tossed aside in the early days because
the percentage OF silver was not SUI
hciently high to make its working
profitable. Already number OF
these old workings are being re-
claimed.
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
ARMY FoRBIDs swEATsHoPs.

Sweatshop methods in the manufac.
ture of clothing for American soldiers
will not be tolerated by the War De
partment. This was made plain by
Secretary OF War Baker yesterday.
when he appointed a board OF control
for labor standards in the manufac-
ture OF army clothes. The board Is
composed OF Louis KRISTEN, OF Bos-
ton. chairman: Mrs. Florence Kelley.
general secretary OF the National
Consumers League, and Capt. Walter
z. Kruesi. q reserve officer in the
ouRrtermaster's corps.
The Washington times., 1917-08-25
BIC DRAFT BOWL
NOW PUBLIC SIGHT
IN PHILADELPHIA

The glass bowl used in drafting the
national army on July 20 Is today on
exhibition in Independence Hail, Phil
adelphia. The bowl. after being car
rIed from Washington to the Quaker
City in an automobile, was transferred
to the historic building heavily
guarded.
The bodyguard OF Mayor Smith II
Philadelphia protected the bowl on its
journey from his office TO Independ-
ence Hall. News OF the exhibition Of
the bowl spread rapidly and soon thou
sands viewed IL.
The bowl left here, in charge of
Capt. Charles r. Morris. OF the quar-
termaster's corps, and his wife.