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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
THE NEED OF EDUCATION.
President Edward T. Ware Of Atlanta
University Makes Frank Statement.

President Edward T. Ware Of Atlanta
University Makes Frank Statement.
In discussing the question why the
colored people are leaving the south in
such large numbers Edward r. Ware,
president Of Atlanta university, says:
IF the colorel people are to remain
In the south they must be educated.
We are conducting a campaign to raise
half million dollars toward the en-
dowment fund Of Atlanta university.
This institution has been in existence
fifty years, having been founded carly
in 1867, following the close of the civil
war.
1.-The work Of Atlanta university IN
recognized throughout the south and
north. 1t was founded for the pur.
pose of giving the colored people I;
chance for the same educational adj
vantages that the white population of
the southern states enjoys. If this
work is to be done it must be done by
men and women who have had more
than an Industrial school education.
The whole system of Negro educa-
ton in the south is separate from that
Of the white population. Consequently
we must equip members of the colored
race to carry on this work. Everybody
recognizes that the Negro must be ed
ucated if he is to have the same oppor-
tunities. that bis white brother enjoys,
but few stop to consider where this
education may be given.
Zone of the vital questions in the
south at the present time is the ex.
odus of Negroes from the south. The
southern press has pointed out that
If the colored people are to remain
they must be educated and protected
against lynchings. Already in south
west Georgia intelligent members Of
both the white and colored popula-
tons have got together to discuss what
can be done. 1t is in just such situa-
tons that the educated colored person
exerts his influence.
ATLANTA university is giving the
south just such educated colorel young
men and women. The distinctive serv-
ice Of the university has been the prep
aration Of teachers. Among the grad
yates also are successful doctors.
preachers and business men,"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
the whole 80 cents does.

the whole 80 cents does.
This one cent gives more dignity to
the race in its bishops, general Off
GERS, ministers, than any other one
cent the race has.
If the Negro did not spend this one
cent for his church, ten thousand COM
munities would have no leadership
and the people would scatter, degen-
crate and die out. &c.. +,
1t is because the Negro has done so
we'll with this one cent that every in
telligent man ought to encourage him
to make it two cents and to- organize
the other 90 cents.
No, brother professional men, don't
cuss the preacher for the wonderful
results he has gotten from one cent of
the Negroes dollar. Rather compli-
ment his service, his wisdom, his or
sanizing power, and then learn from
him how to organize your part of the
remaining cents of that dollar, till we
nave organized the Negroes whole dol
lar. ,-.
Let US pull together, not apart. If
the preacher has foothold, don't
snend your energy pulling him down;
Tor in 50 doing you pull yourself down.
What the race needs is not less conf
dence, but more.
OF course the church has its faults
.2nd so have the preachers, and none
8 beyond criticism; but the system
ATTIC effort Of one class to try to dis
,ieuit the ministry is to be regretted
W al who have the true well being
i The race at heart. Such efforts
3niy rciard the raca.--Ohflstian Re-
corder Philadelphia, Pa.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
EDITORIALS
THE GREAT WAR,

We enter 1917 with the great war
in Europe still raging, with the armies
in death struggle. The most gigan-
tic carnage of blood and human
slaughter that the world has ever
witnessed, and for what we do not
know, nor do they, unless it is simply
selfish greed and ambition to rule the
world. Peace negotiations have been
suggested by one side and hooted at
by the other side. Consequently it
does seem that there will necessarily
be millions Of more lives lost and hu-
man carnage and destruction will go
on at least many months or even
years. 1t does seem that with so
many of the great powers against
Germany they would soon crush her
and her allies, but she has held with
TWO-Bystander- 49,, -.
such superhuman strength and win
ming in most of the engagements
seems providential. Yet let us work
and pray, if need be, to bring about
lasting peace.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
CELEBRATION Of DOUGLASS
MEMORY URGED By LEAGUE
National Equal Rights Body Takes the
Initiative In Great Movement. m

Great and vital causes are advanced
by honoring the memory OF their H.
lustrioGs opponents. When the work
of these moral heroes is yet uniinish-
ed or is being undone the present day
struggle for humanity Is strengthened
nv public observances of the anntver-
saries of the pioneers. Such events
furnish the occa sion to recall the ca
recrs and rccite the noble utterances
of the great advocates Of reform ana
to urge present day devotion to their
ideals. The sentimental appeal which
goes with the centenary Of the birth
of a moral leader makes its celebra-
ton, if carried On In the spirit OF Ills
life work. Of telling help to the same
cause today.
Hence it Is that the National Equal
Rights league, representing the cru
SADIE of colored Americans for rights
and liberties still denied, urges the
celebration Of the centenary of the
birth of that greatest of all champions
of liberty and of citizenship for col
ored Americans, Frederick Douglass.
all day Wednesday, Feb. IA, 1917.
The league advises that these OBJ
scrvances be in the name of the equal
rights cause and that in every place
where cOlored Americans are numer-
Gus an equal rights committee or
EQUAL Rights league be formed to ar
range the centenary observance of this
great colored champion of equal rights.
This is the first great duty Of our
race collectively in the new year 1917
and is the leagues New Years mes
sage to the race. 1t will inspire our
young people with respect for and
pride in their racial strain to have
brought out the wondrous ability of
this man born a slave. 1t will give
courage to our men and women to
fight in an organized way color dis
elimination to learn Of the brave stand
taken by Douglass on many occasions.
1t will challenge the conscience Of
white Americans to know the life
struggle and the eloquent plea made
by him for justice to his race.
Douglas was the great colored aboli-
ZIONIST. An escaped slave, he natural
~ waged an independent campaign of
agitation for the freedom Of his own
race. The approach Of his centenary
should be the signal for his people to
rally to the standard of a fight Of our
race for rights denied because of our
race.
Let there be fitting observances
throughout the United States of Amer
lea of the centenary Of Douglass the
orator, the abolitionist, the editor, the
writer, the statesman, under the au-
spices Of equal rights committees or
equal rights leagues and the citizens
oil day Feb. IA, 1917. Thus will our
fight for rights be strengthened in the
land which Douglass helped make one
Of freedom for all.
BYRON GUNNER
President. Hillburn. N. Y.
WILLIAM MONROE TROTTER,
Secretary, 81 Cornhill, Boston,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12

With many people taking cold Is a
habit, but fortunately one that is cas-
lily broken. Take a cold sponge bath
every morning when you first get out
of bed--not ice cold, but tempera-
tur Of about 80 degrees F. Also sleep
with your window up. Do this and
you will seldom take cold. When you
do take cold take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy and get rid of it as
quickly a spossible. Obtainable
everywhere.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
LEGISLATURE EMPLOYEES Sc.
LECIED.
Harding

Governor Harding reappointed
Douglass Miller as his messenger.
Those selected by the legislature:
Assistant postmistrcss, Mrs. Fred II.
Gresham Of Cedar Rapids; chief JAM
tor OF tie senate, JEFF Logan of Des
Moincs. Other men in senate cloak
room, Homer Jones Of Keokuk, VIM.
Thompson Of Ottumwa, Fred Wright
Of Davenport. Chief jantor Of house,
VIM. Tomlin of Des Moines. Others
selected were Henry McCraven of Des
Mojnes, J. Fl. Miller of Newton, VIM
Given OF Council Bluffs, s. H. Jones
Of Buxton, Harry E. BurnauGh OF
Mt. Pleasant. Assistant matron,
Mrs. Win. Jones Of Des Moines.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
OUR NEW GOVERNOR.

This week Iowa has changed gov
errors almost with the changing
from the old year to the new. Hon.
Geo. w. Clarke has just passed out of
the gubernatorial chair to enter into
the presidential chair as dean of the
law department of Drake university
and Hon. W. Z. Harding Of Sioux City
was sworn in as governor. Governor
Harding has the unique distinction Of
being elected by the largest majority
Of any governor in Iowa, over l00, 900
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12

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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
JOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1917

Published every Friday by tho BY
stander Publishing Company, Des
Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical
building, corner Seventh and Mul
berry streets. Phone, alnut 800.
Official paper of the N. w. U. Grand
Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. NJ, and
International Grand Congress Of
Heroines of Jericho of America,
and Western Baptist Association.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12

majority, which undoubtedly proved
that the. people of Iowa wanted him,
and we congratulate Mr.. Harding and
hope for him good, strong, progress
sive administration that will Keep
Iowa in the forefront of our sister
hood of states and let the world know
of all that is good Iowa affords the
best .a.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12

~ : " w
~when you feeas sry ,teh,rs LOG
som!n along" said ire friend aud "a
wiser, you mus gay: Get thee behiD
ne, SATAN"
"De's what ] done eeid." answered
Mr.. Erastus Pinklsy, an 1an {
magines 1 hyuhs Satan answer ~
back: 'Da's oil right Ws's both swtDa
q same way, nohow. N e don mAhp
nnhcsssao1.'s
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
Proper ae stowai Of Charity.

Proper aestowai Of Charity.
Dickens: There are not a few amoas
she disciples OF charity who require
n their vocation. scarcely less excite
nent than the votaries ~ pleasure IN
theirs; and hence 1t 10 that diseased
sympathy and compassion Are ever3
lay expended on out-of-the, way oh
tscts, when only too many demandi
upon the Legitimate exercise Of thu
same virtues in q healthy state ar,
constantly within the sight and bear
ing Of the most un0bservnnt persol
alive III short. charity must have ~
Iancarco, ~ The novelist ~ the piA1
<r:shv '"us. taHe his
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
Chamberia;n's Cough Remedy Most
Effectual.

II have taken great many bottles
of Chamberlains Cough Remedy and
every time it has cured me. l have
found it most effectual for hacking
cough and for colds. After taking it
a cough always disappears" writes j..
R. Moore, Lost Valley, Ga. Obtain
able everywhere.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12
Serious Blow to KNIGHTS Of Pythias.

SerIous Blow to knights Of PythIas.
A Washington dispatch states that
nearly half million dollars worth
Of uniforms worn by the knights of
Pythias will be barred by the new law
enacted by, congress prohibiting indi-
viduals, secret orders or organizations
Of any kind from wearing any uniform
similar to that worn by the United
States army, navy or marine corps.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-12

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then take advantage of the holiday
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The iowa State Bystander is the
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lished in Iowa. It was established
in 1894, and is read by nearly ali
the colored people of Iowa. We
have correSnOnGcntS in tho followino
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02
AMAZING WAR PROPHECIES
MADE CENTURIES AGO

(The above narrative was origin
ally copied from the Figaro in the
Evening Manuscript OF Boston)
Monks Prophecy Of
War Predicts Peace
While razing the old Monastery OF
the Holy Ghost in Wismar, Mechlen-
berg. two months ago. an old Bible
was found which contained a remark
able prophecy regarding the pres
ent world war. II was written in
1901 by one of the monks on parch-
ment that is now yellow and scared
with age. II is now on exhibition in
a glass case in the city hall of Wismar.
So much publicity has been given to
the prophecy in the papers of Ger
Wismar 10 see it.
The prophecy not only gives the
cause OF the war, but also indicates
the countries engaged. Up to the
present it has been amazingly accu.
rate. 1t does not exactly state that
Germany will be victorious, but in
dicates how long the war will last,
when the decisive battle will be
fought, and when and where peace
will come, and adds that Germany
will continue To exist as power for
many yeas. 4 translation of the
writing on INC parchment Is as fol
lows:
Lord, have mercy on Thy people
despite the fact that they are turn
ing more and more away froT rhee;
that they are destroying Thy monas
uiCs and cloisters and forScttin.
Tee. A time will come il Europe
when these people will fee. th'
weight of my hand, when 'Ealignit!
and hatred all! rule. 1t will be a
a time when the papal seat will b,
vacant, and ;he connagration viii
come as the result of the mur!c. g
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02
STATE GAVE HUNDRED
MEN LAST MONTH

One hundred men enlisted in Ne.
vada during the month of October,
entering the following departments:
coast artillery and gas and flame
corps or engineers corps. October
was no record breaking month but the
government officials consider this a
good number considering that many
Of the younger men were drafted.
The men who were accepted dur.
ing the month for the twenty.flrst
light railway engineers. were sent TO
Rockford. Illinois. The men accepted
fn~ the gas and flame corps viii. be
eCut to France aome time this month
o. the citins throughout the state
that have sent Ineu TO the from Reno
leads. with Ely next and Tonopat
fiird.
Louis Elena, who signed up for the
coast artillery during the week at the
Reno station, has two brothers already
at the front and his father, who has
been in the French army for the last
eleven years, is also Mt the front.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

disappear: the indecent dances that
prevailed before the war will be seen
no more. and God will reign in
church. state and family.
The war will commence when the
grain is ripening and will reach its
height when the cherries bloom for
the third time. Peace will be con.
summated by the prince in time for
the Christmas mass"
All German newspapers have com.
mented upon this amazing prophecy.
1T is remarkable" says one
paper, how accurately this monk
has predicted events as they have
thus far occurred. We sincerely
hope that the longed- for peace will
come. as he says, in order that we
all may breathe freely again.
Divide.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

price. Seven nations viii rise
against tue agile with one had and
the eagle With Two heads.
The birds viii defend the selves
luriously anJ yiciously with their
talons. al 'heir wings will protect
their peoples. \ prince from the
very midst. sovereign who mounts
his horse from the wrong side, Will
De encompassed by a wall OF enemies.
His slogan will be Onward with God!
The Almighty God will lead him from
victory 10 victory. and many will meet
their death.
There will be wagons without
horses and fiery dragons will fly
through the air dropping fire and
sulphur and destroying cities and
villages. The people will turn 10
God. This terrible war will last
three years and five months. The
time will come when. food can
neither be sold nor bought and
bread will be carefully distributed.
The seas will be tinged with blood
and men will lie in wait under the
waves for their prey"
Here follows a reference TO Amer
lea, which was in those times often
referred TO as the country of the
seven stars"
The people of the seven stars will
attack the ring OF steel and suddenly
fall upon the bearded nation in the
rear and rend it in twain. The whole
of the lower Rhine will trcmble, but
nevertheless will endure 10 the end.
The land in the west will be one
vast DISSOLUTION and the land in the
ocean will, with its king, be crushed
and suffer all the pangs of hunger
/ The land OF the bearded people vii
still endure for a long time to come
and following the world will b.
united in one great brotherhood.
The victors will carry a cross anC
between four small cities and fOu
steeples of equal height the decisiy,
battle will be fought. Between
two Linden trees the victor will ial
upon his knees before his army, Iii!
his hands to Heaven and thank God
following this all ungodlincss vii
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

The Baptist Mission Circle will hold
food sale Saturday, Nov. 3, at 2:3O
o'clock, at the Independent Meat Mar.
ket. n1-2
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

The Whitesides Dental Co. can not
live on their advertising. The quality
Of their work is the only nourishment
that sustains their business.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02
FOR SALE

Cold storage building: ice capacity
forty tons. For particulars see man
ager Sunset Grocery company.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

FOR QUICK SALE-Cheap. pfactt-
cally new player piano; standard make
with music. Easy terms IL desired.
Address p. q. Pox 622. Elko. New. =
fms
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

The Doreas society will hold an an.
nual bazaar December 6. n2-3
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02
For SALE

Four houses all together, of them
5-room and four room. The OF
them rent for $3.50 month. Silver
street. Will sell so you make 10 per
cent on the investment.
It's cheaper to buy now than to
build.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

According to report, number Of
Elko boys who recently went to Camp
Lewis. Washington, have received in
structions to have their mail stopped
as they will soon be moved TO a port
some place in the east, and 1t is be-
lieved that they will be sent to France
10 train
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

carriage. Dropped in front OF ELK
Cafe. Owner can have same bv up.
plying at this office.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02
LOCALS AND PERSONALS

Mass will be celebrated at 10 o'clock
Sunday at the Catholic church Music
with services.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02
SEE MORRIS

He will do your paper hanging and
Calsimining. $500 room and up,
Phone 1881.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

II would be we'll for the public to
keep in mind that police officers can
be called by a call TO central. The
buZzer, formerly used as a fire alarm,
is now used to call officers. When the
buzzer is sounded officers will call up
central and learn where they are want
ed. and in this way valuable time
will be saved.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

Major Reed, a well known resident
OF Boise City. Idaho. Is here as the
guest of Senator Roy Thatcher. Ma
jor Reed came to investigate the oil
proposition here. and he may interest
himself and some OF his friends.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02
CLASSIFIED ADS

Notices 4 Lines and Less IN
Length Will Be Run in This
Column For soc Per Week.
For Each Additional Line 1oc
Per Week.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

Attention is called to the announce
ment OF Mrs. May Bradley concerning
the change OF prices at the Bradley
for high school students. On account
OF the war tax OF three cents
on each ticket sold. it has been
found necessary to increase the price
for high school students from fifteen
cents to twenty-five cents. The price
for children and adults, Of fifteen and
twenty-five cents. has not been
changed.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-11-02

A train load Of Ave hundred soldiers
passed through on the Western Paci
fic today from Camp Funston. Kan
sas, to Camp Kearney, twelve miles
from San Diego. California. 1t is un
derstood that the same number will
be taken from Camp Kearney to Camp
Funston. All of the men were drawn
in the selective draft, and the object
of the change is to take them away
from the immediate vicinity of theii
homes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-21
$500, $3.50, $500
Men S Comfy"

Made 81 fine felt q pair viii suit him
8ust right Priced af
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-21

scrirfion board desiring to claim ex-
emptlou ou agricultural grounds should
read Thoroughly Page 12 IF tho lues-
tionraire and comply with the rules in
Paragraphs i ard before reportms In
any LEGAL advisory board Many IF the
"a efstrauts 81 This board ara reporting
e. the advisory boards without The
proper persons necessary te swear D
The aaidavits mentioned
Members of Abe advisory boards in
fhc city predict rush 81 resistrants
which wil overtaN the advisors unless
thc resistrants report immediately after
receiving their Questionnaires for adj
Vice. a great dead eff ri confusion aui
a possible punishment win be averted
III this request IS complied with IT
IS alsa imperative that All reeistranfs
claiming exemption on tn grounds 81
dependents bring these dependents With
them prov ided they are more than SIX
tecn years OIL Members 81 the "a
visorv boards say the reeistrarls
should read The auestionnaire over
Thoroughly and then place themselves
in the hands Of Tile legal advisors. and
answer all Questions directly