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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
RATS MARCH LIKE SOLDIERS
Rodents Have Little Difficulty in Find
inc Supply Of Food, and Adapt
Themselves to Conditions.

The ready edaptability Of rats to
their surroundings is one OF the quail
ties which has enabled them to con-
ouer the world. E W. Nelson writes
in the National Geographic Magazine.
On the approach Of warm weather
In summer large numbers Of them
leave buildings and resort to fields on
farms or TO the outskirts Of the towns,
where the growing vegeta ton, parucu-
larly cultivated plants. affords them
an abundant supply until the approach
of winter. At the beginning OF cold
weather they return again to the shell
ter Of buildings. where they find the
harvested crops ready for their con-
sumption.
When the food supply suddenly de
creases. following a period of plenty
during which the rats have greatly
increased in numbers, a migratory I'M
pulse appears TO affect the entire rat
population over large areas and a
general migration takes place. At
such times the rats are extraordinarily
bold, swimming rivers without hesita-
ton. and surrounding all other natu-
raj obstacles. The first invasion of Eu-
rope, when rats swan the Folga. was
an instance Of this kind. Expert
ments by the United States public
health service have shown that when
released in the water Of a harbor rats
may swim ashore for a distance OF
100 yards.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
Witcheraft Grip Morocco.

To those who know of the occupa-
ton of Morocco by the French and Of
their great work in that country, it
may seem strange there should still
remain firmly implanted in the lives Of
the people the most persistent and
pernicious forms of witchcraft. For
Scny years the French have endeav-
ored to uproot the belief and to cen
vert the ones who practice its evil
tenets, but to litti:. avail. Today WITCH
craft is believed in and is practiccd as
it was in ancient times, and that won
derfully rich land is kept In state OF
rear-savcgery by its influence.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
Piece of Fir SIS Years Old.

The forestry Office at Portland, Ore,
received from one of the Washington
rangers a specimen of Douglas fir
known to be SIS years old. The tree
when 125 years old. fell to the ground,
where cedar tree took root in the
log and grew undisturbed for 2Os
years. The cedar was recently cut in
to shingle bolts, and the specimen OF
fir was found in it's root. Woodsmen
can tell accurately the age of tree by
the number Of rings shown in the
trunk stump when the tree is felled.
The fir specimen is sound, and is
thought to be the oldest Of its kind IN
existence.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
SOME FAMOUS BATTLE CRIES
Ikarnaiade Forever" Peculiar Slogan
Which Scotch Regiment Orig
mated During Charge.

~Alarnalade forsverw This quaint
battle CRY originated from a certain
Scotch regiment during q charge in
the present war. says London An
swers. stand. the Camerons =" Is the
roar Of another regiment Of the kilt
les" and SERVES TO corro5orate the
fact that as official reports have it.
"the spirit Of our troops is excel
lent"
Among others there is the gallant
cry of "Sdck it, Welsh" uttered by
the late Captain Haggard, which has
been an inspiration TO many Welsh
bards. 1t Is sac 10 recall that Capt E.
Langdale, whilst encouraging his
men with the gallant cry of '.Come on,
the Leicsstershires :" fell on the field.
But the Leicestershires did "come o. !"
with disastrous results to the Huns
We must not forget, however, that
famous cry Of "Kame-ad :" uttered by
whole German regiments, which has
perhaps, encouraged our men more
than any Other There is an amusing
tale told of one of our TomInies who,
during a charge, was about 10 give
a certain Hun a glimpse OF the
great beyond" when up went Fritz's
hands.
"Kameradw he yelled.
Tommy lowered his bayonet.
"Hang it, he muttered. That's
the blooming word : was trying to
think of when arguing with Nobby
Smith,"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION M
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION
To FANNY luke:


You are hereby notified that on the
8th day of December, 1914, the follow.
ing described real estate, situated in
Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot twelve
(12), in block nine 90, of Norwood
Park, being in and part of the CITY
of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the
then delinquent and unpaid tax for
the year 1913 to the undersigned.
Geo. Harnagel; that undersigned is
still the owner and holder of the GER
tifcate of purchase issued in pursu-
ance of the above mentioned sale, and
that the right of redemption will ex-
pire and a deed for said real estate
will be made unless redemption from
said sale is made within ninety days
from the completed service hereof.
Dated this 18th day of October, 1917
Geo. Harnagel.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
Teaching chiIs 70 Read

A child is best taught to read IN - /.
natural method. by means of ob,sa.s
His words or short sentences contsrS
ing the same words repeated in a.,
ferent connection. are w-itten ON ~.
blackboard. and he quickly learns ~
recognize these and to read al s;,h.
fist words in script, tncn In +vna
When he is made 10 copy the blaca'
board words at each lesson. he 1as~n.
to read and write both at the sarno
time.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF
RIGHT OF REDEMPTION.

To Jno. F. Shultz Est:
You are hereby notified that on the
7th day Of December, 1914, the fo.-
lowing described real estate, situated
in Polk county, Iowa, towit: Lot one
hundred ilo0D in Boulevard addition,
being in and a part Of the city Of Des
MONIES. Iowa, was sold for the then
delinquent and unpaid tax for the year
1918 to ". E. Kersey; that the under
signed, Geo. Harnagel, is now the
owner and holder of the certificate OF
purchase issued in pursuance OF the
above mentioned sale, and that the
deed for said real estate will be mace
right of redemption will expire and a
unless redemption from said sale IS
made within ninety days from the
COMPLETED service hereof.
Geo. Harnagel.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
TWENTY YEARS AGO.
November 9th.

Miss Maud Morton will leave in a
few days to visit friends in Ottumwa.
Mrs. Della Abbey has secured her
divorce and assumed her old name,
Miss Della Conely.
Mr.. VIM. Smith left Monday for
Waterloo and other Iowa towns 10
be gone several weeks.
Mrs. Alice Newton who has been
working for R. N. Hyde this spring
and summer az his bookkeeper will
leave TO visit her mother in Burling
ton.
Mr.. David Barnes of Grimes has
been very sick for the past few weeks,
but at this writing is improving.
VIM. Coalson was riding in buggy
last Tuesday evening with another
gentleman, when the colt, which the
man was driving, became unmanage-
able, throwing Mr.. Coalson Que, bruis-
ing him little, but not serious.
The Misses Lulu and Dora Gains
made very pleasant call at the By
stander Office. They settled their &C
count and ordered the Bystander for
another year.
Miss Blanch Winnefred- Renix is
visiting friends and relatives in Leav-
enworth, Kansas. She will also visit
in Topeka before returning home.
Mrs. Comely, who has been over in
western Illinois attending the funeral
Of her grandmother, will return home
this week.
Mr.. Dennis Burroughs and a few
other of our colored people are con-
templating a visit to the Alaskan gold
regions SOON
Miss Maud Morton, who has been
assisting J. F. Blagburn in the Aborn
house stand for the past three weeks,
will resign very soon, SO we are in
formed
Mrs. J. Fl. Shepard entertained at
dinner Tuesday in honor of Misses
Lulu and Dora Gaines.
Mrs. Dungee, Mrs. Mills and Misses
Lulu and Dora Gains spent last We'd
nesday at the beautiful country home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson.
There will be regular meeting of
the Mckinley colored republican club
next Tuesday evening, at which
program will be rnedered. All in
vited.
VIM. Frazier left last Saturday for
a weeks visit in Muchakinock and
Keokuk. 1t is his annual weeks va
cation from the Frankel Clothing
store. He has worked ever since the
store has been here. VIM. is good
trusty employe.
Mr.. H. Shelley purchased house
and lot on B street last Thursday,
trading his beautiful horse and buggy
in on the deal. We are always glad
to hear Of our own people buying them
homes.
Mr.. Chas. Mash met with quite
serious acciden tlast week. His horse
took fright and ran away, injuring
him badly, but is better at this writ
ing.
Mrs. o. D. Howard of St. Paul,
Mimi, is visiting in our city this
week, the guest of Mrs. Fred Jack
son on Eighth street. Her two little
children accompanied her. She ex-
poets to leave for home today.
Afr a delightful visit in the city
Lulu and Dora Gaines returned to
Hannibal on Saturday to attend the
normal, which will meet in that city
on next Monday, at the close of the
institute. They will begin their work
as teachers in the schools that thew
taught last year.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
Cruel Words.

"But can't you give me any encour-
agement at all?" asked the rejected
sutton.
I'm afraid not" replied the heart
less beauty. However, I don't mind
telling you that have refused one or
two men who pleased me even less
than you do. If you can get any COM
fort out Of that, you are welcome 20
ffn
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
EDITORIALS
DIES MONIES COLORED PEOPLE
PROTEST.
Declare They Don't Oppose Comm,
of Southern Negroes Here.

Declare They Don't Oppose Coming
of Southern Negroes Here.
Colored citizens assembled in their
union Thanksgiving services held
yesterday at Maple Street Baptist
church, where there were representa-
tives of the eight churches gathered,
and passed the following resolution,
presented by John L. Thompson:
Be it resolved, That we, the citizens
of Des Moines, Iowa, assembled in
union Thanksgiving service of all the
colored churches of Des Moines, do
hereby resent and protest against the
statement that has been published in
our newspapers that the leading Ne
groes Of Des Moines have protested
and are opposed to the immigration of
colored people from Alabama to this
city.
Be it further resolved, That we are
not opposed to the coming of our COL
ored people from Alabama or any 9TH
er state in this American union. We
rather rejoice and we.come them to
the city Of Des Moines and to our
great agricultural fields of Iowa. This
country being the Gland of the free
and the home of the brave" they have
a right to go where they please and
we pledge them our aid, our comfort
and our support in getting start in
this northland.
Be it further resolved, That we do
hereby petition his excellency, Gov.
w. L. Harding, to memorialize the
congress of the United States at its
session which convenes Monday, De-
cember 3, to enaEt, as war measure,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
For a Weak Stomach.

AS a general rule all you need to DO
is TO adopt diet suited to your age
and occupation and to keep your bow
els regular. When you feel that you
have eaten too much and when con-
stipated, take one Of Chamberialn's
Tablets.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30
A Wait,nQ Attitude.

"Have you learned any Of the new
dances yet?''
NO." replied the man wl:o takes
himself seriously. 1--WE been thinking
Of trying the Chinese toddlc, but I'm
waiting to hear how the political stu
alton in China crystallizes. don't be-
lieve in encouraging country as long
as it shows monarchistic tendencies"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-30

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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
MUST PROVIDE EQUIPMENT
Accepted Applicants for Officers Train.
Ing CnmpS to Report for Duty
by May IL.

Equipment for prospective officers OF
the United States Army who expect to
attend the training camp at Fort Myer
cannot he obtained in Richmond from
the quartermaster OF the National
Guard of Virginia, but may be pur-
chased most conveniently from mil
itary shop in Washington. according
TO information given out yesterday at
the Office of Adjutant- Gcncral Sale.
Bulletins issued by the Eastern De-
partmcnt request that all qualified APP
plican;s. after notification by the com
handing officer that they have been
selected to attend the training camp.
shall provide themselves in advance
with articles of uniform. as follows:
one hat. service: one hatcord. United
States Training Camps; one coat, ser
vice: two flannel shirts; two pair OF
breaches. service: one pair of canvas
leggins. and one pair of marching
shoes.
All accepted applicants will be cx-
pected TO report at Fort Mycr by May
-. says 4 bulletin issued yesterday.
II states. Before the order postponing
tho opening Of the camp at Fort Mycr
from May to May Is was issued
various officers of the reserve corps
were ordered to report Mt Fort Myer
on May 3. 1t is now desired that Sc
lcctcd applicants report about May IL
Information received from the adju-
tant of the Eastern Department states
that no applicants will he received at
the training camp after May IL"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
JOFFRE WILL NOT BE
ABLE TO VISIT RICHMOND
Secretary Lansing Says Itinerary of
French Commission Has Been Fixed,
and Cannot Now he Changed.

Mayor George Ainslie was Informed
yesterday. through Representative A
j. Montague. that il will be impos-
sible for Marshal JoHre and other
members of the French mission in this
country TO pay Richmond a visit dur
Ing their itinerary here. due 10 the fact
it is already fixed and cannot be al
has been sought 10 reduce 10 z mini
mum the time which they will spend
away from Washington
1t is not thought by Secretary OF
state Lansing that the British mis-
sion Will he able 20 come here either.
but Richmond's invitation will be pre-
scented for their consideration. In the
event that there is any chance Of an
acceptance. the Mayor. through an Of
fetal delegation. Will press the invi-
tation further and make arrangements
for ftt!ng welcome.
The whole matter was taken up by
relary Of State. who replied, in part, as
follows.
~ may inform you tina, With respect
20 The British commission this kind in
ritation will be presented 70. their con-
s:6era;!on. though IL IS doubted that
they ~i!l find !, practicable TO avail
hereof As regards the French com
mission acceptance is unfortunately In
possible sscause their program Of
;-zrs! has been definitely fixed for
some GAYS and cannot now. be altered
and On zr-oua- u the further fact tina,
i .ss been sought 20 reduce 70 q min
S-z!! spend s7vay from Washington. in
~..c. r!,y They viii undertake the
s--:e-z .zoo!s u tae!- mission to this
-.-..-.."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
TAKEN TO PENITENTIARY
Henrico Jail Is Rid of Prisoners Who
Mnde Repeated Efforts
to EsCnDe,

After having made numerous unsuc-
cessful attempts to break out of the
Henrico County Jail during their two
months residence there. William II.
PadEett and II. l.. Wheeler were taken
yesterday afternoon 10 the State Pcni-
Tertiary by Sheriff Webb Sydnor. of
Henrico County. and his deputies, John
+. Shoemaker and John Duffy. On a
variety of charges. including assault
and highway robbery. the men have
before them prison terms of twenty
six and twcnty-eiGht years, rcspcc-
lively. The last attempt of the two
men to escape occurred on Thursday
night when r. c. Garnett. the jailer.
discovered them pryIng At the lock OF
their cell with steel bar broken
from the bed.
AT the same time, the officers took
to the penitentiary Oscar Miller. sem
fenced to a term of sixteen years. and
l.. II. Staunton. sentenced to one year
in the penitentiary and six months in
Jail. Percy Gaddy. another long term
prisoner at the Henrico Jail will be
taken to Hanover Courthouse on May
81 TO receive sentence for robbery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
College to Curtail
Commencement
War Conditions to Be Seen in
Plans for Finals at Rich
n,ond Institution.

on account OF the war. the com
nenccment exercises at Richmond Col
lege this year will he simplified and
shortened to an unusual degree. The
commencement will close on Tuesday
this year instead of Wednesday. there
Will he one less speaker than has been
customary. and the college social
functions will he abbreviated. The
presence of war will nc apparent also.
II is expected. in the fact that at least
half dozen seniors Will he absent
from the final exercises attending mill
tary training camps.
Rev W. j. Mclaughlin, u. D.. pro-
fessor Of church history In the South
ern Baptist Theological; Seminary.
Louisville. Will deliver the commence
ment sermon nj IL o'clock Sunday
morning June 5. in the college audi
forum. The classday exercises of
westhampton College will be held at
1880 o'clock Monday morning. and
those OF Richmond College at O'Clock
that evening.
Or. John Latane. professor of history
AT Johns Hopkins University. and n
former member of the faculty OF
Washington and Lee University. will
II o'clock Tuesday morning. The ad-
dress will serve. also. as the annual
address before the college honorary
scholarship society. the Arachnidae.
In peaceful times. II has been the GUS
tom 10 have separate speaker for
that address.
After the address. DR.. Frederick w
Boatwright. president OF Richmond
College. viii, present the medals and
prizes for the year and confer the
degrees academic and honorary. There
are thrty-nine men in the senior class
and thirteen women. in addition to
about dozen in the second year Of
the law school.
The college trustees will hold their
annual meeting at 10 o'clock Tuesday
morning. The annual reunion OF the
women members OF the college alumnae
association will be held on SATURDAY.
evening. June ., probably in Richmond.
The men Will hold their reunion in
the college dining hall on Tuesday
evening, June 5.
During the past year-the eighty
nth since the founding OF Richmond
ColleSe-the attendance has been the
largest in the history OF the institu-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
DR.. BRUMFlELD NAMED
Beromen Assistant State Health Com
missioner, Succeeding DIR. Il. X.
ITInnnnEan.

pr. w. a. Brumfield was yesterday
confirmed by the State Board Of Health
ms assistant state health commissioner
to succeed Dr. z. X. Flanagan. who
resigned To take the place Of Dr. T..
G. Levy ~ Chief Health officer OF the
city OF Richmond.
Since Dr. Flanagan entered the
city'S service. Dr. Brumncld has been
acting assistant state health commits
sioner. He has been with the State
Health Department about six years
holding until recently the position OF
district health officer, with hcadquar-
tcr3 in Ivnchburg He is a native
Of PittSylvanin. and is about forty
years old. He graduated from the
University of VIRGINIA in 1897
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
DOING GOOD WORK
FOR NEN OS Guard

Tne ho~e-aid committee o. ne Ron
mond CAapttr, Red Cross j. doing y4o-
man st.v!c" IN behalf 0. c.s guards
men VINO are on sent.y Gu,v IN p5r,
nonc and vicinity. Toilet articles
flashlights, c!gar+tces newspaper. and
magazines have been included in ,h.!-
contributions 20 the guafGs:nen .rh4rs
is constant demand 70. ,hes. yzripg.
articles. and any one who wiEne. To
aid in the movement f. r4cue.,ea :.
coTnmunicat" with Mrs = RanGolf.A
Williams, s25 Vest Franklin Stree,
phone Madison 2el2 Mrs II II C.hal..
ley. South Third Street pnune Kan
do!ph 2oo1. or Mrs. Andrew II chr =.
'ian, 2ot West Franklin street Mag
azines may also be son, 10 tn. ped
Cross oflce, S07 East Main street,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
FAVORS PROHIBITION
Equal Suffrage L-nguc TcIcrraph,
President Asking Him 10 MAKE
RecOmrnr n,Intion.

The Equal Sunra&c League ot VII
Einia strongly Endorses national prohi-
Button as war measure. not only for
inc conservation of tn" grain supply.
but FOR the physical ANA moral VOL
fare of soldiers and sailors. ana Lac,
night wired Tres idcnt Wilson urging
him 10 recommend the enactment, Of
a prohibition measure at this time.
Similar tcl"gralns have been sent IN
Senators Martin and swanson asking
their support OF such = measure Vtr
ginia Congressman throughout tn.
state are also hearing from tho local
branches o! tn" Equal Suffrage 1.o.,,,,,,
urging their support Of the measure
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
COAL DUMPING
fhrHnpenke md Ohio Annnunce. FI:-
"re. showing H-marknhi~ Increase
In BuhIn~ss.

DURING the month Of April the chesa-
p"ahe and OH" HALLWAY Company
dumped ~ total OF 1880 tong Of coal
over itS piers ~ Newport News, ms
compared With 3St.il3 tons for the
corresponding month 81 last year.
showing an increase OF 1887 tong.
For the calendar year 10 datcsthc rail
road has dumped l.S3J.s35 tons "a
against I.5IS.5l0 tons for the same
p"riod or last year. showing nm in
cTcas" OF 61.3s5
Figures also made public yesterday
at the general Offices OF the Chcsa-
pcake md ohio Railway Company
show that total Of 2.lI2.s3b tons OF
coal and coke were loaded in April
on It's lines In West Virginia, (which
was 4 substantial increase over April
Of last year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-05
WINS SILVER CUP
Isirhmond College Students Debate In
ternntIonal Police Force Plan
TO Enforce Peace.

of intcrsocicty debates at Richmond
College. the PhiloloEian Literary So
c'cty las; night gained possession OF
the silver cup for this year The qucS-
ton was. "itcsolvcd That an intcrna :
tional police force should be cstab-
lishcd to enforce international treaties
and agreements" The Philologian
team. UNFOLDING the Affirmative. was
composed OF Il. T.. Cavcrlee. of West
Virginia. and j. L. Lane. OF Georgia.
The Mu Sigma Rho Society, support
Ing the negative, was represented by
II. w. Charlton. OF Pittsylvania Coun-
~. and w. II. Bagby, of King and
Queen County L. T.. Hill and b. D.
Allen presided. The Judges were Rev.
w. Russell Bowie. -. D.. Rev. Fred II.
Chcnault and Leslie G. Garnett