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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

OF ceremonies, and features Of the ex-
ercise were a number Of we'll rendered
musical selections, vocal and 1nstru-
mental, by the Meharry orchestra and
a solo given by one Of the female stu
dents of the college.
Deans w. F. Tillet and II. W. Nor
gan OF Vanderbilt university, Dean G.
W. Morrow Of Fisk university, DR.. E.
W. Neil, President White of Walden
university, Bishop c. H. Phillips Of the
C. NJ. e. church and Bishop I. B. Scott
Of the NJ. E. church were among other
leaders present at the exercises held In
the Meharry auditorium. Following
the address of Bishop Bristol, the au-
dience, which was one Of the largest
that have ever witnessed similar &C.
casion at Meharry, proceeded to the
foundation Of the new building. where
the bishop said a few fitting words
and DR.. Morgan offered an appropriate
prayer.
That the medical science is the oldest
of sciences and was first made such by
the descendants of Ham was one Of the
significant statements made by Bishop
Bristol in his address. He contended
that the Egyptians, who handed the
profession down to Moses, first secured
their expert knowledge Of medicine
from the early descendants Of Ham.
Another significant declaration made
by the bishop was that the time is COM
ing when the physician will be paid out
of the public treasury. 'This is an age
Of great thinking and healthy living"
said Bishop Bristol. Better physical
conditions make better spiritual condi-
tons. This intellectual age means the
counteract of disease and new EN-.
phasis on the value of human life.'
The bishop also said that this is an
age of applied Christianity, telling OF
those who possessed the genius Of pro-
ducing wealth and Of using such wealth
in helping others. He closed his ad-
dress by asking the question: "What
can you do? God trusts you to main
tain and support his institutions. He
has faith in mankind. The church is
the only institution that must live by
voluntary contributions. The gift OF
the building to this institution for
which we are soon to lay the corner
stone should inspire you and serve to
consecrate your lives to service of do
ing good for Others"
The contribution of $4,000 from DR..
John w. Anderson Of Dallas, Tex, is
the largest single gift ever made by
graduate of any of the schools operated
by the Freedmen's Aid society Of the
Methodist Episcopal church and is
considered to be quite significant in
that it shows that the colored race Is
developing the spirit Of self help and
an appreciation Of unselfish efforts and
sacrifice others have made toward the
uplift Of his race. ].
DR.. ]. W. Anderson was born in Lex
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

ngton, Mo-. Sept. l, 1861, and was LETT
an orphan when two and a half years
of age. He attended the public schools
of Kansas City and later graduated
from the University Of Kansas. Enter.
ing Meharry Medical college Mt Nash.
vile, he finished in due time both the
medical and dental courses Of study.
He was connected with Meharry as
professor of anatomy for three years
following his graduation.
In addition to his great success as a
professional practitioner Or. Anderson
has had remarkable career as prac.
tical business man, and in his twenty.
eight years Of residence in Dallas, Tex,
has acquired a substantial fortune.
President Hubbard, who is responsible
for the turning out Of half Of the
professional men and women of the
race in this country, paid the following
tribute to DR.. Anderson, who gave the
Anderson Anatomical hall to Meharry
Medical college:
"Dr. J. w. Anderson is a man Of In.
domitable win. tireless energy and In.
quisitive mind. He is thorough mas
ter Of the healing art and is as much
at home In the medical bypaths Of psy-
cho-therapy. mechanico-therapy. hydro
therapy, electro-therapy and the non
drug regime generally as on the high
ways Of therapeutical pharmacology."
The first article dropped into the
opening Of the cornerstone was copy
OF the Nashville Tennessean and Amer
lean and copies Of the Banner, the
Globe, Clarion. Union Review and Me-
harry News. 4 sketch of DR.. Anderson
and bis wife aud the following reli-
gious publications were also put into
the stone: The Christian Advocate.
Nashville: the Christian Advocate.
New York; the Western Christian Ad-
vocate, Cincinnati; Northwestern Chris
tan Advocate. Chicago; Central Chris
tian Advocate. Kansas City; South
western Christian Advocate, New Or
leans.
The new building is to be located
just opposite the George w. Hubbard
hospital and is to be completed in time
for use for the 1917-1S school term. The
architecture and all work on the build
ing have been carefully looked after by
President Hubbard. and when COM
pleted the structure will be in every
way representative Of Meharry Med
ical college and in keeping with the
perfect manner in which DR.. Hubbard
has directed all things at the noted in
stitution Tor half century.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
EDITORIALS
LABORER UNREST.

The past nine months or more the
American laborer has been dissatis-
fed with the present prices that he is
getting or the length of time he is
working. 1t is but natural that where
there is organized labor unions they
make their demands through commit
tees specially selected for that pur-
pose, while unorganized labor lives
when he becomes dissatisfied, he leaves
as are the Negro laborers Of the
south. It is also true that there are
other causes for his migration from
the south; perhaps the two chief rea-
sons, viz, his political franchise and
the extreme low wages paid him. But
this unrest among the laborers of the
north make this situation rather DEL
icate one. With many of the local
unions striking now for higher wages
and with the willing, eheaply paid Ne
gro labor coming from the south to
take the places made vacant by the
striker seems to furnish ready work
for the Negro laborer.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
haitians . LA. IeG.

sydney BROOKS. writing 10 the La'1
don Chronicle about Haiti, says The
Haitians were the first people In the
world to abolish slavery. and Mra G
4, Miller. writing in I.eslie's Weekly
Gays Of Haiti: In that little republic
covering ABOUT 10000 square miles
within nve days call OF New YORK. ona
may encounter more strange comp'ics
hons and . greater disregard 70: In
MIN Ute than in the remote coI2
tries of the east. Situated In the
very heart OF the Weet Indies, whsrs
civilization exists in high degree.
Haiti alone has kept her doors closed
10 progress. She became an independ
snt state more than 100 years ago
Her rich lands were already under cuI
ovation, bu: the law natives allowed
the plantations to 80 to ruin, and fot
ssts have grown up instead"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

Poem In Honor Of Madam c. J. Walker.
w. l. Rector Of Guadalupe college
has written the following poem in hon
or Of Madam c. ]. Walker, the well
known and successful business woman {:
o Lord. create In me heart
To read and write the truth.
The start, the end Of every part
Beginning in her youth.
In eighteen hundred sixty-seven,
In Delta, Louisiana.
Unto a mother a babe was given
OF calm and gentle manner.
Her mothers love was soon bereaved,
For heaven babe her come.
No care for her could be received.
Her work on earth was done.
When time brought on a change she saw
Her life could not be sweet
With sister and her brother-in-law,
But sorrows forever meet.
She then resolved to find way
To give vent to her mind.
A companion with whom to stay
Would convey her design.
This she succeeded in, we find,
For years they were at home.
Doubtless all tears were left behind.
She did not care to roam.
But, alas. that home was theirs no more!
Father no longer stayed.
Now mother and child must face the foe,
To plan and frame their way.
Forgetting not the Saviour dear,
She struggled hard to gain.
She knew twas faith that helped to bear
The cross and heal all pain.
Her physical form was growing old;
Her mind began to turn
To solve mystery that was untold
And upon her nation burn
The thoughts Of more beauty can't be
gained,
Only that which nature gives US.
No lovely hair, no fairer hand,
But only that that's for US"
This problem she has truly solved,
And nations can now say
Upon the roll of fame is carved
And forever there will stay.
This once poor girl who had no home.
No friends to give her aid,
Who started in her youth to roam
Life's road and make her way
She now has all her heart may ask.
Her hope for years has come,
By dream she came to solve her task.
Her toilsome race is won.
The tolls. the struggles Of her life
Are what we need to see.
She did not ever work through strife;
no n a
From hardest tolls that to pay less
Where life Is not bliss
And where the laborer sees nor rest,
Neither Joy receives kiss.
This Is shadow, not the life,
OF one who Is the 'talker,
Who can In golden letters write
Madam G.. J. Walker.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

oeile0s osvs0s ~ ps"ouA
b Columbia university bs>paGs -
Rodis OF Offering The nrst osusss -
dsned to give students . DsectsoA
knowlsdxe OF tho conduct - DoltaeA'
sRairs. That institution has esks1
he bureau Of municipal roseasea n
New York to give the members OF tAS
:lass the benefit Of the experience II
Aas derived from the study OF the q
fairs Of that city, and the INITIATES
has been accepted The growing Do
nand for the adoption OF the scion
hf,c methods of city government
lends 81 pport to the view that college
men viii be in demand in this do
p.rtment Of the public service, hence
The propriety and usefulness OF uni
versity course tablished on tho ltnss
indicated BY the innovation at Colum
Va
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
LIBERAL sum FOR
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Msharry Receives $4,000
From Or. j. ". Anderson.
BENEFACToR Of HIS RACE

Institution At Nashville, Tenn- Lays
Cornerstone For New Anatomical
haII-eishop Bristol Delivers Fine
Addrsss-Prssident Hubbard Pays
Glowing Tribute to Wealthy Donor.
Bishop Frank NJ. Bristol Of the Meth.
odist Episcopal church delivered the
address incident to laying the corner
stone recently for the new Anderson
anatomical hall at Meharry Medical
college, Nashville. Tenn: The bishop.
who was recently sent to the work IN
Tennessee and stationed at Chatta-
nooga, is one of the most forceful and
eloquent pulpit speakers in the entire
Methodist Episcopal church. His ad-
dress at the cornerstone laying was
one Of the best that has been heard In
Nashville on such an important occa-
sion for long time.
President George W. Hubbard OF
Meharry Medical college was master
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
,REnEnBER
Lud Strothers' Cafe
AZ w. Third Street
Meals and Short Orders at
all hours. Quick Service.
We serve on the
European style.
L. G. Strothers,
Proprietor Des Moines
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
L. G, Strothers,
Proprietor

In the district court of the state of
Iowa, in and for Polk county, May
term, A. d. 1917.
Annie Crawford, plaintiff,
Albert Crawford, defendant.
To Albert Crawford:
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 29th day of March, 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 bonds of
matrimony now and heretofore exist
ing between you, on the ground Of
cruel and inhuman treatment and ha-
bitual drunkenness.
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 theerto and
defend before noon Of the second day
of the next term, being the May term
of said court, which will commence at
Des Moines on the 9TH day of May,
1917, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rem
dered thereon.
Dated this 2Sth day of March, 1917.
j. B. Rush,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

No Mvss 0ssA Lsse ~ AssnaRs.
TIE amser HIS published IN sdlA
which applies to all parts Of Afghan
lstan. prohibiting the import into u
country Of al kinds Of god lace. ID
sludinS embroidered kullas luhgis aAt
embroidered shoes. The Amesr 10 ~
tdsntiy actuated by = desire to prsvsaa
Ais subjects from spending their hart
earned money on SNOWY drsss. II q
The poorer classes ~ho. ars aotors
susly addicted to this sxtravaganss
which his majesty has decided =
check. The gold laced coat Of ths
Afghan 10 decidedly handsoms. and q
tAoush the amesr has acted wisely u
Seins Ing int general use clothing lea
costly, his majssty's orders will doubt
lsss be received BY his subjects yit1
satf.er mixed IaeunKa
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

Nv Aas 0GAisvsd esooose VINO NJ
ayed LINK. laughed often. aid loved
much; who has gained the trust q
sure women, the respect Il Intelligent
men. and the love Of little children;
vao bas alled his niche and accom-
plished bio task: who has lett tha
world better than he iound IL, whothoa
~ IN improved poppy. = perfect poem
O q rescued soul: who has never
iacled appreciation OF earth's beauu
nor failed to express It; who has q
vays loornd for the best IN Others
end giveu the best he had: whose life
vas an Inspiration; whose menoo
q h>.adiction "--Posaie A. 0'AnlsR-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
Farm Employment for CrIc7ina's.

Farm Employment for Cr'r7'na's'
Gov. Harris Of Ohio believes thai
criminals can be employed on q farm
With advantage to themselves and the
state. He proposes that prisoners In
she penitentiary who are not cor
armed criminals be transferred to the
reformatory and put to work on tas
state farm. 1T Is the conditions q
our cities that breed crime" says thu
governor. Most Of It can be traces
TO id!eness and drink. and idleness 10
frequently the cause OF drink. There
IL little drink in the country and p.ao
ideally no idleneas II the young mas
VIZ had slipped over the bounds OF .
law were taught scientific farming hi
would come to like 1t and escape the
associates who carry him down -WLe.
10 returns to the city"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
Milk an intoxieant.

New York City alone consumes al
aually $4,000. 900 qua.ts OF milk W.
drink 100000 quarts q Gay AND
th1s does not include mothefT mill
tor infants: Just cows milk-watersd
and unwateyed. for both infants and
adults. Milk" says Emerson. III
readily made intoxicating In warn
climates simply by agitation. This
feature was quickly discovered" 10
ing placed in . skin and slung from
The shoulder or over the back. Il VA
as1tated by the motion OF the hunter
~ ier1n entauon was soon we'll under
vay. The skin was undoubtedly none
100 Clean soDe milk x The previous
Ia os.lag lett in Il which vooe
I0t s'-~v1sb
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
For Constipation.

Mr.. L. H. Farnham, . prominent
druggist Of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says:
"Chamberlain's Tablets are certainly
the best thing on the market for con-
situation" Give these tablets a trial.
You are certain to find them agree
able and pleasant in effect. Price, 70
cents. For sale by all dealers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
0toepIeusno~

4 good remedy for sleepie.sness l
% vet 4 towel ma apply to the baoi
IL the neck. pressing 1t hard q,
against tho base Of the brain AM
Fastening over this cloth to proven
too rapid evaporation. The elect III
b prompt and plearant. cooling tn
brain and inducing q sweet and peace
tul elumber. Warm waite! ia belts
t.ail cold Tor the purpose This reml
az will prove useful to people suRs,
ing from ovsr~"rk excitement r u,
~
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

,sSA.. Sc. y ~.
cravford--Lo the ,ch knew kov
- ether half live?
CrabshAw-Aftor u . Nc their money
arom them they. mxst - abb - eoeB
anme idea OF how ueI ~ eomDou0
. uvs..-Push
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
Rheumatic Pains Relieved.

II have used Chamberlain's Linz
ment for pains in the chest and lame
ness of the shoulders due to rheuma-
tism, and am pleased to say that it
has never failed to give me prompt
relief" writes Mrs. s. N. Finch, Ba-'
tavia, N. Y.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
WOULD RAISE REGIMENT.
CoIorsd American In London Ready 70
Defend Old Glory.

coIorsd American In London Ready to
Defend Old Glory.
The loyalty and patriotism Of the
colored people Of the United States to
the country's flag, whether they are re-
siding at home Or abroad, are genuine.
An instance Of this sincerity and devO-
ton is shown by George Washington, q
Spanish-American war veteran, who
holds the position Of doorkeeper at the
United States general consulate Office
in London.
When the news reached him that an
extra session of congress had been call
ed for the purpose Of taking definite
steps to adequately deal with the inter-
national situation Mr.. Washington at
once asked permission of Consul Gen.
eral Skinner to raise regiment Of col
ored soldiers to fight in the field against
Germany in case Of war between this
country and Germany.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20
Consultation and Indigestion.

These are twin evils. Persons suf-
fering from indigestion are often
troubled with constipation. Mrs. Rob-
ert Allison, Nation, ILL.,, writes that
when she first moved to Nation she
was a great sufferer from indigestion
and constipation. Food distressed her
and there was feeling like heavy
weight pressing on her stomach and
chest. She did not rest we'll at night,
and felt worn out good part of the
time. One bottle Of Chamberlain's Tab
let's corrected this trouble so that she
has since felt like different person.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-20

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The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-02-16

In pursuance of his promised plans
to break up the blind tiger" bust
ness in the county, our sheriff, Pc.
ter NJ. Hagan, doesn't let many davs
slip by without rounding up one or
moro of them. Last Sunday he got
one that has been doing a steady
business in East Palatka, greatly to
the annoyance of the people. She is
one Sophie Packerson, black of heart
and countenance.
Sheriff Hagan got after her on
Sunday and tracked this tiger to her
lair-and she wasn't there. But he
did find her in hiding under a colorcd
church. Sophie was dressed in mans
attire. Mr.. Hagan found with her
some q half-pints of liquor. which
he confscated in the name of thn
State of Florida.
On Tuesday Mr.. Hagan had Sc
phlc arraigned before Judge Calhoun
OF the county court. Now it will bp
remembered that one of Judge CAL
nouns prediction promises was 70
break up the blind tiger business if
elected, so far as in his power such
lay.
Sophie pleaded guilty. Judge Cal
houn, knowing her to be an old Of
tender, announced a fine of 500 and
50 days in Jail; if fine not paid GO
days additional in Jail. Septic is in
jail. " Il"
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-02-16
G0-T0-SUNDAY-
SCHOOL DAY A
GREAT SUCCESS
Thousands of FloridianS Hit
Trail Last Sunday for
First Time in Years.

Statewide Go-to- Sunday School Day
was a pronounced success. Reports
coming to the office of the Florida
Sunday School Observation-Disclosures a
heavy movement of new pupils to the
Sunday schools of all denominations
last Sunday.
When the first call went out for the
observance of this day, the schools
of the state were asked to attempt
an increase of so per cent above the
average attendance. In many sec
tions of the state the interested peo-
pie went to work with a VIM While
many schools fell below this mark,
many others far exceeded it, some
schools reporting more than $50 per-
cent increase. The state office is
receiving many letters Of apprecia-
tion. One superintendent wrote:
"We had the highest attendance in
the history of our school,"
Indications point to the fact that
the goal originally set for the state
by he Florida Sunday School Asso-
citation that 10000 new pupils should
be added to the schools, will be al
most if not altogether accomplished.
1t is estimated that $4,000 pupils at
tend Sunday school in our state. 1t
was planned to bring this number on
February 18th up to 125,OOO. This
is by far the largest number ever
in Florida on any one day.
Go-to-Sunday- School Day was made
IN annual event when the last state
Sunday school convention voted to
oin with practically all the southeas.
.ern states in the use of the second
Sunday in February. The Florida .
School Association announces
hat this day will again be observed .
n 1918.