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Arizona republican., 1917-12-14
Home Guard Rounds Up Draft Epader Who Is Badly Wounded

that Frank was in an aDandoned house. which he had fortified They said he had 300 rounds of rifle ammunition. besides several revolvcrs and shot gun. Before leaving for the deserted house. his brothers sac. ne had taken quantity of food and fuel declaring he would not be taken alive and that he would not serve in the national army.
 Captain Harkins surrounded the house just as Lehman left by the rear door. He did obey the command to halt and Captain HarSins fired. the bullet passing through both legs.
 The wounded man said that he was trying 10 set out of range of the guardsmen where he could pick them off one by one with my rifle" Hos
 pital officials said he will recover.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-14
AMERICAN SOLDIERS
 DIE IN BOMB RAID.
Republican A. p. Leased Wlre1

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, Dec. 13.-(By the Associated Press, 6 p. m.)-A number of American railway engineers have been killed by aerial bombs in a town somewhere behind the British front. Details are not yet known.
 It now is permitted to announce that a German bomb fell in a street in a town through which American troops were passing. Pieces of the bomb shattered the windows of a house in which there were officers, showering them with glass. but hurting no one.
 Two American soldiers have died in hospitals of gunshot wounds
Arizona republican., 1917-12-14
LINE DRAWN CLOSE
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DENVER, Dec. 13.-Because he was a half-pound under weight. James Woodrow Hamilton. fourth cousin of President Wilson. was rejected today by the local naval recruiting officer
 Young Hamilton is IS years old and son ,of a banker 7attCheyennesWellss sTolo.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-14
COA[ CRISIS |S REACHED; POOR
 SUFFER; ADMINISTRATION ACTS
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NEw YORK; Dee 1s.A snovsorn o blizzard M oportn. port that lest coal waiting transports from New Jersey be
 
 today to- relieve the and the from the serious effects the short A. Emerson of the of health appealed for fuel heat of the nadauu aunnx of heat
Arizona republican., 1917-12-14
Statement hu Ennlish

LONDON. Dec. l3-The official re- port from Field. Marshal Haig's head quarters in France tonight says:
 "A hostile post south of Villers- Guis- lain was successfully attacked by us this morning. It's garrison were Killed or taken prisoner.
 East of BullecoHt bomb fighting has taken place this afternoon in a por- lion of the trench int. which the enemy penetrated yesterday. A few additional prisoners were taken by us.
 The enemy artillery has shown some activity at different points south of
 tContinued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1917-12-14

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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
EDITORIALS
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.

On next Monday the people of the
United States will commemorate the
natal day of Abraham Lincoln, our
great emancipation and first martyred
president. Mr.. Lincoln is without
doubt the greatest statesman, diplo-
mat and ruler that our country has
yet produced. Born in poverty and
misery, next to that of slave, he
worked his way up from barefooted
railsplitter to that of a storekeeper,
then a fatboatman, then lawyer,
and then legislator, then politician
and then to the president of the United
States when our country was in its ter
rible crisis. He saved our union, put
down secession, destroyed slavery and
emancipated 100000 Of souls and
gave them free citizenship and re-
stored peace and prosperity. View
him from every standpoint, he was a
giant oak, a philosopher Of this age.
No poet, song nor sculptor or the
artist can ever paint or eulogize all
of the greatness Of this gentle, calm,
clear, unyielding genius Of q father,
saviour, emancipation and martyr, the
immortal president, Abraham Lincoln.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
ROCKEFELLER'S LARGE GIFT TO
NEGRO INSTITUTIONS.
Iowa College Shares in John D. Rock
efeller Fund-Huge Sum is APP. e
propriated for Negro Edu7,
cation. -

New York, JAM 2a-Appropriations
totaling $575,200 to American schools
and colleges we're announced here to-
night by the general education board.
The money, from the John D. Rookie
Teller fund, includes 100000 to Cor
nell college, Iowa; S150,O00 to the De
Paw university, Indiana; and $780,
600 to Swarthmore college, Pennsyl-
vania.
For Negro education, $197,50O is
appropriated. Fisk university, Ten
nessee, receives $4,000; Spellman
seminary, Atlanta, Ca, $4,000; and
sums ranging from $4,000 to $1,000
are given to small institutions in
southern states, together with $4,000
to be devoted to instruction among
Negroes in rural districts in the
south.
The Arkansas state department Of
education receives $4,000 for the
support of rural school agent.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
HAMPTON PRIZE WINNERS.
Miss Myrtle Mcleod Leads Trio u
a Public Speaking Contest.


Myrtle Eloise Mcleod of Cocoanut
Grove. Fla. won the first prize In the
recent public speaking contest which
was held ut Hampton institute under
the auspices Of Miss Mary W. Nettle:
ton and Professor w. r. 3. Williams.
who for several years have offered
prizes to encourage students in the
art Of effective public speaking. The
Fezziwig Ball, from Dickens. was the
selection chosen by Myrtle Mcleod.
The other winners were Fred D.
Lawson of Roanoke. Va. and Column
bus X. Simango Of Mount Silinda Mis-
sion, Melsetter, Africa. For the first
time n girl has won a prize in the
Hampton speaking contest. 1t is
therefore interesting to know more
about this promising student.
Myrtle Mcleod was born on Dec. %,
1894, and ut nineteen, after ten years
of training in the ungraded public
schools. entered Hampton institute.
Since her arrival on the Lower PENN
sula of Virginia in September. 1914.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

to NEEDLE in the affairs Sof Europe.
History may repeat itself, as it gen.
orally does. At one time we left the
European countries to come across the
ocean 5000 miles to new country SO
we could be free to worship God ac-
cording to the dictates of our con-
sciences and be free from kings,
princes, emperors, GEARS, potentates
and oligarchies. No sooner did we
reach here than we had to fight the
Indians and subdue them. A little
later on we had to fight England in
one of the greatest wars and priva-
ton that has occurred in the western
continent. We succeeded with the aid
of Germany. Again in the war of
1912 we had to fight England and
again in 1860 during the civil war
England sympathized, aided and fur
nished ships and munitions of war to
jeff Davis and the confederacy, and
now in the year Of our Lord are we
going to help England, who is down
and asking for help? Why need we
go 5000 miles to uphold the dignity
and honor of our country and protect
her citizens over in England and fail
to uphold our dignity. at home in Mex
leo and fail to protect the Negro citi-
Gems in our own states. Oh! hypo-
critic thou art a jewel! Why, the
Mexicans have killed more of our citi-
zens and soldiers the last year than
have been sunk in two years. Yes,
land of the free and home of the
brave. There has been more lynch
ings, hangings and burnings at the
stake in the United States the past
year than all sunk in ships, and yet
Mr.. Wilson is not making any effort
or saying one word to congress about
the killing of poor, innocent women
and children simply because they are
colored people. The president is say
ing nothing and doing nothing to stop
it at home. Then expect us to Shout
der our gun and go 5000 miles to fight
somebody who won't let our rich men
trade there. We have no business
over there while a state of bloody war
is raging. We think that if real
expression from the 100000 Of Ne
gro citizens were made they would
vote against such a war on Germany.
We also think that the 25,O0O,0OO Of
of German and Austrian
lineage would vote no. Let us stay
at home, develop our own country and
treat all of our American citizens
with equality and justice.
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no Msvs ueaa Lace tor AS9nars.

no M4ss 4eaa Lace for ASgnare-
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shich applies to all parts Of AfshaS
ssta,,, prohibiting the import into ~
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violence, but backs up his words by
action. When a mob of white men
undertook. to lynch a colored man at
Murray, KY, in January Governor
Stanley, on being informed of the
mob's intention, ordered a 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 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 astonished
at such a 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.
Il 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 !
do not think that any man should sit
in judgment on human being In a
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 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
communications 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 J. 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 man Of fine physique, but
OF fine mental caliber and withal up
right and just. He is graduate Of
the law school o: the New York uni
versity. ..I.t @E
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION.
Urban League In Resolutions Outlines
Plan to Meet New Conditions.

ran 10 "O0S NO" SoToIStOOOs
Resolutions on the Negro northward
migration of 1861 passed at the
conference ON Negro migration. held
under the auspices of the National
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
a. That this Is the time Of all times for
Negroes Of the south and whites Of the
south to arrive at a better understanding
Of each other and Of the value Of the two
races to each other.
(2 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 well as any
other labor.
O. That, although thousands of Negroes
in excess Of the normal migration have
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.
(d) 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
gro migrants:
(a) AS to the dress, habits and methods
of living necessary to Withstand the rigors
Of the northern climate. '."' 49,
B. o. As: to the, efficiency. regularity and
application demanded Of workers In the
north.
TO As to the danger Of dealing or going
with INSCRIPTIONS or vicious persons and
Of frequenting questionable resorts
(G As to the opportunities offered by
tho 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 Y. w. c. A. and other or
ganizations. 5.t~
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09

COLUMBUS X. SIMANGO, MISS MYRTLE
E. M'LEoD AND FREDERICK D. LAWSON.
this young woman has made an excel
lent record in all departments of the
Hampton school.
Fred D. Lawson entered Hampton
institute on Sept. rs, 1911, at the age
of seventeen. He began in the lowest
class Of the night school and is now a
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
creditable record in his academic stud
les and in his industrial work. Siman-
go recently spoke before the Congrega-
tional convention which met in Tole-
do, O.. =, -.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
UNITED STATES GETTING INTO

The recent order Of President VIII
son seyering 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
ienoble defeat. We have no business
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-09
Progreso Of 4 West Virginia School.

Progreso Of = West Virginia School.
The West Virginia Collegiate insti-
tute at Institute. w. Va. has a larger
enrolment of students than ut 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 4
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BY N. BARNETT DoDsON.
New York.-Tublic 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
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Ida M. Nay, plaintiff,
vs..
Herald Nay, defendant.
To Herald Nay:
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 18th day of February, A. D.
1917, the petition of the plaintiff in
the above entitled cause will be filed
in the office of the clerk of the district
court of the state of Iowa, in and for
Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you
an absolute divorce from the bond OF
matrimony now existing between you,
on the ground of willful desertion
without a just cause.
For further information see petition
on file in the Office Of the clerk of the
district court of the state of Iowa, in
and for Polk county. '
And unless you appear thereto and
defend before noon of the second day
of the next term, being the March
term Of said court, which will COM
mence at Des Moines on the 5th day
of March, 1917, default will be en-
tered against you and judgment and
decree rendered thereon. D..
Dated this 25th day Of January
1917.
J. B. Rush,
d" Attorney for Plaintiff.
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JUDGE R0SALSKY'S
NOTABLE RULING
Exhibitor Of Race Prejudice
Rebuked by Court.
.
VICTORY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Man on General Sessions Bench Orders
Mamie Of John A. Mases Stricken
From Jury List-Most Remarkable
Occurrence Known to Jurisprudence
In New York.
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Mssda,lss vgilll j "a B2 q Ll l,as,
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.sefuany sthatsa nationsw 10 commit.
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ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court of the state Of
Iowa, in and for Polk county, March
term, A. D. 1917.
Ida M. Nay, plaintiff,
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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-12-12
aYou Can't Buy Land There.

| was talking 10 a county agent in
distant state one day. and ! happened to
know two sections of his county, and /
said to him: do YOU know the people
Of Hickory Grove" He said, YES.
Can you buy farms there | asked
no" he said, none for sale Is the
land good?' ] asked It's as good as any
in the state" he replied Are the peo-
pie there happy 'Happiest people any
where in the world he replied. well, :
said, why can't you buy land there?'
Nobody wants to leave; they are all hap
py and contented"
Then | said, How about the land down
at Woodstock Just as good land as
the other" was his answer. Can you
buy any Of it, Buy almost any farm
YOU want he replied "Why is that? Z"
asked well" he said, Il don't know,
| unless it is just the difference in people. .
Then | said: Don't you remember that
at Hickory Grove they had community
club for twenty years, and at Woodstock
every farmers hand is set against his
| neighbour"
| And that is the secret of the whole
| thing, Show me a community with or
ganization in it, with something which
expresses the life of the community it
self, and | will show you body of farm.
era who are contented and happy, and