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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION.
Urban League In Resolutions Outlines
Plan to Meet New Conditions,

Urban League In Resolutions Outline,
Plan to Meet New Conditions.
Resolutions ON the Negro northward
migration Of 1916-17 passed at the
conference on Negro migration held
under the auspices of the Nationa
League on Urban Conditions Among
. Negroes at the Russell Sage Founda
ton building, New York, Jan. &c, were
the following:
This conference on Negro m;.ration, as.
sembled under the auspices OF the Nation.
al League on Urban Conditions Among
Negroes, wishes to so on record as believ-
ing
~ That this Is the time Of all times fol-
Negroes of the south and whites of the
south to arrive at better understa nding
Of each other and Of the value Of the two
races to each other.
(9 That the Negroes Industrial oppor-
tunities In tho north are unusual; that
northern employers are securing and can
secure Negro labor, dependable, loyal,
constant American labor and that this
labor should not be abused or exploited,
but should be cared for as we'll as any
other labor.
90 That, although thousands of Negroes
left the south since April, 1916, and more
are to follow, still the great mass Of he
Negro population Of the United States will
remain in the southland; therefore, be it
Resolved. first, In the south, That wher-
ever possible, whether in the city or rural
community. organizations be formed with
tho following purposes:
(a) To foster good feeling between the
two races.
(b) To study the health, school and work
needs Of the Negro population.
(c) To develop agencies and stimulate
activities to meet those needs.
(O BY training and health protection to
increase the industrial efficiency Of Ne
groes and to encourage fairer attitude
toward Negro labor especially in regard
to hours, conditions and regularity of
work and standard of wages
(e> To increase the respect for law and
the orderly administration OF justice
Resolved, second, in the north, That
similar organizations be formed or exist
ing organizations urged to take action
which, In addition to the purposes already
mentioned, shall seek to instruct the Ne
gro migrants:
(a) AS to the dress, habits and methods
of living necessary to Withstand the rigors
Of the northern climate
\D) AS' 10 inc EMERGENCY. regularity and
application demanded Of workers in the
north.
(c) AS to the danger Of dealing or going
with INSCRIPTIONS or vicious persons and
Of frequenting questionable resorts.
(d) As to the opportunities offered by
the towns and cities OF the north in
schools, hospitals, police protection and
employment
(e) As to facilities offered by the church,
Y. M. c. A. and 7. w. c. A. and other or
CARNATIONS.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

violence, but backs up his words by
action. When a mob of white men
undertook, to lynch colored man al
Murray, KY, in January Governor
Stanley, on being informed of the
mob's intention, ordered special train
to convey him to the scene Of the mob
and he let it be understood that as
governor he would enforce the law.
In this city and section of the coun
try the most worthy and manly ruling
in court of justice occurred the third
week in January in part five Of the
court Of general sessions, presided over
by Judge Otto A. Rosalsky. The court
was examining talesmen for jury duty
in the case Of the People against Ma
thaniel Motley, accused Of the murder
Of John Press in this city in August,
1916. John A. Magee, one of the tales
men, on being questioned as to his
fitness to serve as a juror in the case
stated, so it is said, that the best rea-
son he could give for not being COM
petent to serve as a juror in this par
ticular case was his prejudice against
the Negro race and that as the de-
fendant belonged to the Negro race he
could not serve impartially.
Judge Rosalsky was SO astonishcd
at such reply that he ordered Ma
gees name stricken from the jury list.
The court told Magee that, while the
white man sits in judgment today on
the colored man, one cannot tell but
what the colored man might sit in
judgment on the white man tomorrow.
y shall order your name dropped from
the list" said Judge Rosalsky. "Any
man with such views should be dis
qualified from serving on jury, for l
do not think that any man should sit
in judgment on a human being in
case involving his life or property who
has such prejudice against race"
Judge Rosalsky's ruling has caused
wide comment in legal circles, and
among the brightest minds at the New
York bar the courts ruling is consid-
cred a fair and upright decision. Not
only does the courts ruling disqualify
John A. Magee from serving on jury,
but it is one Of the seyerest blows to
race prejudice that has been struck by
any Judge here for many day. Many
lauding Judge Rosal-
sky for his fairness and strong man.
hood have been received by the court.
My attention was called to the i'm
portance to the Negro race Of the
courts ruling by Attorney ]. Frank
Wheaton, an able and popular mem
Der of the New York bar. Mr.. Whea-,
ton says: Judge Rosalsky's decision
will not only go far to create favorable
public sentiment for legal justice to
my race, but for the members of other
races throughout the country as well.
Judge Rosalsky's ruling is splendid
sample Of what many other fair mind
ed judges In the courts Of this city will
do in such cases as they present them
selves"
Otto A. Rosalsky. Judge Of the court
Of general sessions Of the county of
New York, was born in this city in
1873. He was appointed to the gen.
cral sessions bench by Governor Hig-
gins in October, 1905. at the age Of
thirty-three, being the youngest man
ever appointed to the position. He is
not only u man Of fine physique, but
Of fine mental caliber and withal up
right and just. He is a graduate Of
the law school o: the New York uni
versity. .. r. J','>
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
UNITED STATES GETTING INTO
TROUBLE,

The recent order of President Will
son severing friendly relations with
Germany is simply move to put US
into trouble with people Of the east
ern continent and to assist England
and France in their struggle to crush
Germany and to save themselves from,
ignoble defeat. We have no business
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

this young woman has made an excel
lent record in all departments Of the
Hampton school.
Fred D. Lawson entered Hampton
institute on Sept. Is, 1911, at the age
Of seventeen. Fa began in the lowest
class OF the night school and is now
member of the senior class. Lawson
played on the Hampton institute foot
ball team Of 1916.
Columbus X. Simango, product of
the Mount Silinda Mission school in
southern RhOdesia. entered Hampton
in May. 1915. and has been making a
creditable record in his academic stud
les and in his industrial work. Siman-
60 recently spoke before the Congrega-
tional convention which met in Tole-
do o.
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Something Good.

Those who hate nasty medicine
should try Chamberlain's Tablets for
constipation. They are pleasant to
take and their effect is SO agreeable
and so natural that you will not rea-
lie that it has been produced by a
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Progreso Of q West Virajnia School,

Progreso Of West Virginia School.
The West Virginia Collegiate insti-
tute ut Institute. W. Va. has larger
enrolment Of students than Mt any
other time during its existence. It is
believed that this increase in numbers
is due principally to the raising Of the
grade of the school to college rank.
Professor Byrd Prillerman is the pres
ident Of the institution. He is one Of
the most capable and popular educators
in the state. Under his administration
the institute has made great progress !
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
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Eczema, letter and salt rheum keep
their victims in perpetual torment
The application of Chamberlain's
Salve will instantly allay this itching,
and many cases have been cured by
it's use. For sale by all dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
Exhibitor Of Race Prejudice
Rebuked by Court.
VICTORY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Man on General Sessions Bench Orders
Name Of John A. Mases Stricken
From jury List-Most Remarkable
Oceurrsncs Known to Jurisprudence
In New York.
By N. BARNETT DODsON.

BY N. BARNETT DODsON.
j. New York.-Public sentiment in ia
vor Of even handed legal justice and
fair play to all citizens alike. without
regard to race or color. is on the In
crease. Evidence that this statement
is true has been shown recently by
high authorities in several sections Of
our country. notably in South Carolina
and Kentucky.
In Kentucky Governor 4. o. Stanley
not only says that he is against mob
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
CONTROL OF THE CARBON
 STEEL co. OF AMERICA
Secured by, a Committee of Stock holders, Who Elected Four Directors.

Pittsburgh, Pa. Nov. 12.-A stock holders committee, under the leader ship of Walter D. Uptegraff, today se- cured control of the Carbon Steel con- pany of America by electing four of the seven directors at the annual meeting held here.
 It was also announced that Thurs day a federal master would begin taking testimony in the suit against officers of the company who it was alleged in petition filed by two West Virginia stockholders, had voted themselves large bonuses out of the corporation's earnings. The company for time was an important manu- facturer of war munitions for Euro pean countries.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
GOV. BERGMAN HAS
 ARRIVED IN LONDON
Both MT. and Mrs. Beeckman Are to
 Make Air Trips to France.

London, Nov. Ex-Governor R. L.. Reeckman of Rhode Island arrived in London today on his way to France, where he will deliver a personal mes sage from President Wilson to the American troops and the greetings of to their sons in the United States army contingent. The governor, who is accompanied by Mrs. Beeckman, said to The Associated Press today:
 "We plan to fly from London to Paris. Just when and where we will start cannot be divu1ged owing to mil itary requirements. I will fly in one machine and Mrs. Beeckman in an- other. We will start at the same time and expect to be in Paris about four years later. Mrs. Beeckman is an ex- perienced hier, having been up seven times in the United States. I have never flown.
 is simply that want to face some dangers, when our brave boys in France are facing so many. I reas- oned that they daily are taking much greater risks and I thought that noth- ing would hearten them more than the knowledge than one of their gov ernors took a sportsman's chance to Wilson and the people of New Eng land"
 - The governor said that on his ar rival here the war office placed two automobiles at his disposal but that he declined to use them on the ground that petrol ought to be used only for necessary war purposes. Before 1eav- ing the United States MT. Beeckman saw President Wilson, whose parting words were:
 '"TelI our boys my greatest wish is that I might be with them."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

The ItaIfans and Austro- Germans azs fn battle array along the Piave River from the hiIly region in the north to the Adriatic Sea-the Italians on the western side and the enemy along the eastern bank
 The main army of the Austro- H un- garians and Germans has taken the place of the advanced guard which has been scattered along the stream for several days, and already through out the entire region the guns of both sides are engaged in duels- Thus far. however. the enemy is using. only hVe- inch guns, having been unable as yet to bring his heavier pieces into &C., tion- The guns of the Italians con- siSt in considerable numbers of those they were able to bring back with them during the retreat from the 1sonzo front.
 The Italians are stoutly holding the line along the Piave, and also in the region running westward through the hilly country from the vicinity of FeItre to the Sette Comuni. Several attempts made by the enemy to pierce the northern front and encircle the Italian left wing have failed
 10000 Italians Cut Of.
 The Berlin official communication Italians have been cut off and forced to surrender, and also that the leu tonic allies have pressed southwest ward from Beluno and are now stand ing before the town of Feltre, which is on the west bank of the Piave. It is considered possible that the enemy may make an attempt to press south ward from this region along the valley and the railroad, but the Italians here are entrenched in strong positions
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13

which apparently cannot be taken ex- cept under heavy losses.
 Situation in Russia
 The situation in Russia as a result of the Bolesheviki revolt is still Ob- scure. No direct despatches have been received from the Russian capital since Sunday evening, when it was re- ported that there had been consider able street fighting in various parts of followers of Premier Kerensky, were worsted by the BolSheviki troops at several points. The fighting was be- gun by the cadets owing to reports that Kerensky with a large body of men was close to the capital. The premier and his followers however had not appeared up to Sunday night Quiet in France and Belgium.
 On the battle fronts in France mad Belgium comparative calm prevails, except for the usual artillery activity and raiding operations.
 Turks Preparing Defensive Positions.
 Tn Palestine the Turks who have been pushed back on numerous sectors by. the British forces under General Allenby are now preparing defensive positions twenty miles southwest of Jerusalem near Hebron. The British, however, are using their mounted progress toward Ell Tine. Scottish in fantry also has attacked the enemy s right flank successfully and captured number of machine guns.
 Gas masks are being worn by the American troops in the trenches in France as a result of the Germans us- ing gas shells against them Both the Americans and the Germans are using considerable quantities of shrapnel against opposing positions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
Rules to Govern
 All Future Drafts
WILL BE IN THE HANDS OF
 LOCAL BOARDS NEXT WEEK
TOHAVE FINAL READING
From Time to Time Blanks Are to be Sent to Registrants to be Filled Out and Returned to the Local Examin- ing Boards.

Washington, Nov. 12.-Copies of the new army draft regulations came off the press today for final reading pre- paratory to mailing to the local ex- emption boards throughout the coun- try. They will be in the hands of all boards next week to govern all future drafts.
 Under the new plan the burden of supplying information which will re- suit in his being placed in his proper classification under the selective ser vice law rests squarely upon the indi- vidual registrant. All instructions now in the hands of the boards will be an- nulled upon receipt of the ne% regu- lations, which are greatly redt ced in extent and simplified in process
 To Use Questfonnaire-
 Included in the new book IS every thing bearing on the draft processes as now organized, from the time the questionnaire is to be sent to each registrant and filled out and returned to the boards until accepted men are actually in the military service. Each book carries a copy of the statutes and also a verified copy of the master list of the drawing.
 Five Glasses.
 The questionnaire is the basis of the plan of grouping registrants in five classes, liable for duty by classes. The boards will be able to classify a man immediately when his questionnaire has been received.
 The questionnaire process will elim- mate from consideration from military service probably 95 per cent. of the men who would have been discharged or exempted under the old plan. Under the first call the average board was compelled to examine five men to ob- tain one for service. In some cases not more than one out of ten or twelve was sent to the camps.
 Will curtail Exemptions. It is expected that under the new scheme the average figures will be re- versed and at most not more than one man in five called up will fail to pas his physical examination and be re- jected.
 The American Bar association and the American Medical association are now at work organizing the lawyers and doctors to aid registrants in their vicinity in filling ont their qtIeNtion- naires. With the aid of these asso- citations it is hoped a high percentage of the questionnaires will come back in such form that the boards will have little more than a rubber stamp pro- ceeding left to select the men to fill any call.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
FIRE AT
 WASHBURN WIRE PLANT
Thus Far There is No Indication of
 Incendiarism.

| New York, Nov. 12.-Investigation of the fire yesterday which destroyed the plant of the Washburn Wire company On the Harlem water front, had failed tonight to disclose proof of incendiar- ism, according to officials who are was due to an enemy plot:
 Four Germans and ten Hungarians employed in the factory were exam ined today, but it was not stated whether their testimony had aided the investigators. It developed that the three watchmen employed at the plant are all Hungarians. one of whom dis covered the fire and gave the alarm
 It has not been determined how the fire started. but the investigators are inclined to the belief that it originated in the basement Statements of wit nesses differed regarding the report that fire was discovered in different parts of the factory at the same time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-11-13
TWO POLICE OFFICERS
 KILLED IN CINCINNATI While Attempting to Arrest Man Sus- pected of Robbing JeweIry Store.

Cincinnati, O., Nov. 1.-Two Cin- cinnati police officers were killed here today as the result of an attempt by detective to arrest man suspected of robbing a jewelry store here last week. The read are City Detective Albert Wegener and Speed Patrolman George Le Poris. -
 Detective Wegener was shot and killed when he trailed the suspected robber into a pawnshop. As Wegener entered the man shot the officer through the breast. The fugitive forced the chauffeur of an automobile to drive him away. Riding about a dozen blocks, the men fled into a building near the water front.
 Le Poris started up the lire es- cape While officers guarded the en- frances to the building. olicPe Lieu tenant Wulsifer appeared on the scene and, unaware of the man hunt, fired, the shot entering Le Poris hip. He died a few hours later. The hunted man escaped.