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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
"TO MY LOOKING GLASS"
By Chas. p. Wilson.

yar. BY CnaS. +. w 1lSOn.
Let's see, jim! You're thirty. You're
lust in your prime,
And still you have had quite bit of
time ''
In your score and a half of the fast
feeting years,
While jollity measured a two-step
with tears.
There's a scatter Of silver among all
the brown,
And wrinkle or two like the ghost
of frown.
Oh, that is but nature extorting her
fee!
I smiled at my mirror-it smiled at
You've wandered quite far from the
path Of the wise,
But yet there's look that is good in
your eyes,
I know you're accoutered with gar
ments of gray,
And this is experience showing the
way.
They may say you are deep in the
muck pits my boy;
But the fruits of the righteous,
know you enjoy.
Believe in yourself; let your con-
science be free.
I smiled at my mirror-it smiled at
me.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
KIRKSVILLE, MO.

Rev. B. C. Anderson, pastor of the
A. NJ. E. church, preached two most
excellent sermons Sunday.
Louise Smith, who attends the
Western college in Macon, spent fe"
davs with her mother, Mrs. Emms
Cobv. She returned to the college
Monday. -, 80.
Mrs. Lucy Waterfield is on the SICK
list. o,
Mr.. Victor Appleton from Oska-
1oosa is spending a few days with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Apple
ton, of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith ana oaugn'ef'
Miss Marie Hall, are visiting relatives
here. They are staying at MIS-
Smiths mothers, Mrs. c. Ball. Ihey
expect to go to Quincy on Tuesday,
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where they will attend family re-
union. 49,
Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Smith and
daughter, Marie, were the guests Of
Mrs. Laura Richard on Tuesday.
Rev. C. B. johnson preached Sunday
morning and evening at the Second
Baptist church to a large congrega-
ton.
The Thanksgiving committee will
serve their dinner and supper at the
A M. E. church. Every one is invited
to come out and spend the day. Don't
miss the splendid program to be
given Thanksgiving night, commenc-
ing at 8 o'clock. Come all.
Mrs. Laura Richards entertained at
dinner Tuesday in honor of Mr.. and
FMrs. Henry Smith and daughter,
Mesdames C. Ball, Eva Foster and
Miss Lizzie Adams. DIR
Miss Maude Henderson is to under
20 an operation at the A. S. o. hos
pital. Friends, at the solicitation of
Mrs. Leonard Hockaday and Harvey
Baker, showed their love for this
spendid young woman and gave $27.10
to assist her.
Mr.. Ben Barnes has returned from
Des Moines, where he has been at
work.
Mr.. Millard Toles disappeared from
home about three weeks ago and moth
ing has been learned of his where
abouts.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
IOWA CITY NOTES.

Iowa City has been on the dead list
for several months due to the fact
that all possible correspondents have
been too busy to gather up the vari-
GUS happenings.
The colored women of the univer-
sity have succeeded in getting house.
1t is nicely located on Market street.
Nine girls make their residence here
and they have organizec themselves
on club basis, with tn following Of
fcers: Miss Iva McClain, president;
Miss Ola Calhoun, secretary. Miss
Mamie Diggs, treasurer, and Miss
Helen Dameron, business manager.
The name of the club is the Alpha.
The young women of the club are very
grateful to their many friends, both
white and colored, for their timely as
~S<iance. Especial note is due the club
women of Des Moines for their help
and encouragement. All friends are
invited to visit the girls at their new
home.
Among the freshmen Of the univer-
sity, Miss Golda Crutcher and Dora
Newcomb Of Des Moines may be men
toned.
Kappa Aplha Psi is practically filled
with new men. 1t was thought that
the war would be serious factor in
diminishing the usual number of men,
but no appreciable number has been
lost on this account.
The freshmen party at the Kappa
Alpha Psi house was very enjoyable
event. The music was good and so
was the menu.
Halloween in Iowa City was real
jolly affair. The Kappa Alpha Psi
men gave a masquerade party. The
decorations were typical Of Hallow-
cen and the costumes evoked much
laughter.
Messrs. Finney and Edwards are
late arrivals at the Kappa Alpha Psi
house.
Lieutenants Lafayette Campbell
and Norwood Fairfax, both of Fort
Des Moines, stopped in Iowa City on
their way home. Lieutenant Camp
bell will be remembered both as
member of the junior class L. A. and
of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. Din
ner was served at the Alpha house in
honor of these young men.
DR.. E. F. Cobb, late of Fort Des
Moines, stopped in Iowa City en- route
to Chillicothe, O., where he will take
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
WASHINGTON, IOWA. NOTES.

l
Rev. G. H. Mcdaniel and assistant
from Chicago were in the city few
days last week and this working in the
interest of an industrial school in Chi
cago.
Samuel Hall, Jr., was an over Sun
day visitor from Rock Island at the
parental A. L. Hall home.
Messrs. and Mesdames Walter Will
liams and N. L. Black motored to
Muscatine on Sunday and spent the
day at the VIM. Greenway, Jr., home.
| At meeting of the Ladies' Aid re-
Gently Miss Marie Whaley was elected
president. The Aid met at the home
of Mrs. Delphia Howard this week,
Thursday.
Robert Taylor, brother Of Mrs. H..
Crayton, who has been in the city re-
cuperating from a siege of pneu-
monia. has returned to his home at
Beloit, Wis.
The Ladies' Aid of the A. M. E..
church successfully planned and car
ried out nice little surprise and do
nation party on the pastors family on
November 18th, which was greatly
enioyed by all present. Flour, posa-
toes, corn meal, lots Of sugar, salt,
preserves and almost everything else
one could think of was brought to the
parsonage on that evening. There
was about forty present and all 1eft
at a late hour, glad to have been IN
such a delightful gathering. :,
Trustee day at the A. M. E. church
was November 11th, and the treasury
was replenished greatly on that day.
In the last few Sabbaths the A. NJ
E. Sabbath has taken on new hte'
much to the delight of the superln-
tendent and the new pastor.
Mrs. Hayes Crayton, Mrs. Mary
Motifs and Miss Nora Motts visited
Miss Helen Motifs at the place she Is
nursing near Keota on November !o'
! The Rev. F. Peterson and family
were entertained at a ground hog sup
per on the evening of November l2tn
at the N. L. Black home.
The Ladies' Aid social at the home
If Mrs. N, L.. Blacks on the evening
If November 18th was success So
cially and financially.
Word from Miss Luba Gwlnn, wne
is in a beauty parlor at Sioux rams
South Dakota, is to the effect that snt
is getting acclimated all right AM az
. that she is in the midst of a tine ounc'
: of "folks." +h;
The army Y. M. c. A. drive IN tnl'
sect;on of the country could not p ?,
beat N. l.. Back accompanied A. n
Miller, the speaker, for gatnerlns "
v NJ. C. A. enthusiasts to keota re
The Lowery Greater Minstrels wer'
lin the city Tuesday and gave thelr ex
ce1lent minstrel exhibition tnat even
| ;ne to packed house, and thelr per
formance merited it. Everybody wa
/ pleased. n,-,,-ou ,rd Ere,
| Turner were in attendance at ~
funeral of a relative in Ottumwa Tn
! fore part of the week.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
WATERLOO, IOWA.
Especial to the Bystander.)

Rev. H. C. Boyd and family hon
ored. On his return from an extern
sive trip through the south, members
and friends of the A. M. E. church ex-
tended to him a welcome reception at
the church Friday evening, November
18th, with splendid program in hon
or of his return by conference for an
other year, after which the honorary
guests, members and friends retired
to the dining hall of the church, where
an elaborate supper was awaiting
them. At late hour all returned to
their several homes, wishing Rev.
Boyd and family another successful
wear. ..~~-.,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
Mrs. p. O. Stuhcen Tells How She
Cured Her Son of a Cold.

"When my son Ellis was sick with a
cold last winter I gave him Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. 1t helped him
at once and quickly broke up his
cold," writes Mrs. P. o. Stuchell,
Homer City, Pa. This remedy has
been in use for many years. Its good
qualities have been fully proven by
many thousands Of people. 1t is
pleasant and safe to take.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs Harry A. Flip
pings, boy and girl (premature). The
mother is doing nicely. The twin
babies of Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Flip
pings were laid away Thursday a. m.
at Riverside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wyatt were In
Marshalltown from Wednesday to
Friday, called to the bedside of their
daughter, Mrs. H. A. Flippings.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-23
Faults.

Faults.
Everybody has faults" said Uncle
Eben. DE principle difference in folks
is whether dey's sorry for 'ena or proud
4 Of 'ern. <sa' s-ls4s5 ast,-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
Contempt of Courts and Law.

Last week six women were arrested
at the White House for obstructing the
street by standing with banners at the
gates of the Presidents residence. Upon
conviction in the Police Court they took
an appeal to the Court of Appeals, which
was granted, and they were released
pending hearing in the higher court.
Yesterday they, with others, reappeared
at the White House with banners and
were again arrested for the same of
tense. If this is not contempt of court
it is certainly closely akin to it. The
granting of an appeal by a member of
the Court of Appeals was a perfunctorv
proceeding, a right guaranteed BY the
law to test the rulings of the lower court
upon questions not already definitely de-
clded. 1t did not carry with it the right
to continue the offense for which these
women were taken to court. IT did not
justify the assumption that the higher
court Will rule that they were illegally
arrested or convicted. 1t was a defiance
of the court procedure, a defiance of
law, to persist, especially in the same
individuals, in practice which is OBJ
noxious to the public and menace to
the peace of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

they have been exploited by dominat-
ing military autocracy seeking its own
ends and not their welfare.
Next, there is the reference to the
danger in an unsecured peace of "aban-
doning the new born Russia to the in
trigue, the manifold subtle interference
and the certain counter revolution which
would be attempted by all the malign
influences to which the German govern
ment has of late accustomed the world"
This presents in vivid manner the prob
ability of Germany controlled Russia
under a peace that did not restrict the
warmaking power of the Berlin au-
tocracy. 1t is side of the picture that
should be shown with vivid illumination
to the Russians themselves.
Finally, there is the reference to the
frailty Of peace based upon restitu-
ton of the German governments power
or upon any word of honor it could
pledge In a treaty" When a man chal-
lenges the word of honor of another he
gives cause for blows. Germany having
started this fight and we having accepted
the challenge, after suffering wrongs and
after enduring violations of pledges, we
are fully justified in impugning before
the world ''the word of honor" of the
Berlin government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

They understand trade, and how to Sc
cure it. They are older hands than
we at the game. Their war losses have
been heavy, and will continue SO. But
they will appreciate the Importance of
quick recovery, and strain every nerve
to get into their trading stride again.
England, Germany and France will
come with a rush once the way is cleared
for resumption of old activities.
These things should be remembered
now that big business is under consid-
Grafton, and about to be laid under
tribute for war revenue. That it should
pay its fun share of what the govern
ment needs at this time is an easy adj
mission. 1t is both able and willing to
do so. But to hamper or depress it
now by assessments of unfair and I'M
wise size would have future effects of
a demoralizing character, which would
show at the very time we shall be asking
big business to help in the realization
Of our large trade aims and expecta
tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
Washington's Voice Heard First.

It will be interesting to note to what
extent the reply just sent from Wash
ington TO Rome will voice the allies
answer to the Pope's peace plan 1t is
gratifying that the honor of the first
RESPONSE is given to the United States.
This may mean that the other govern
ments at war with Germany will merely
reply in brief negation, perhaps re-
ferring to the American answer as ex-
pressive of the ideas and the purposes
regarding peace of all the entente pow
ers.
If the other governments in the anti
Teutonic coalition rest upon the Ameri-
can answer they will in effect inferen-
TALLY accept the American basis of
peace, with its REIMBURSEMENT of punt
tive territorial indemnities and selfish
and exclusive economic leagues" They
will virtually stand upon the primary
condition that the German government
must be made government of the peo-
pie, and not ruthless master"
If, on the other hand, the European
governments warning against Germany
follow their own course there will not
necessarily be a discord Unquestion-
ably there is perfect agreement as to
war aims, with Russia possibly now a
factor of uncertainty On one point all
are united-that'the German government
is not to be trusted and that it must be
forced to give guarantees henceforth to
respect the rights of other peoples as
well as its own.
1t may be necessary to beat Germany
in the field before the German people
realize their rights and their response
bilities to the world and their duty to
themselves. They are enduring with re-
markable fortitude their sufferings and
losses and privations. As long as they
continue to endure them without revolt
against the autoeracy that misrules them
and that led them into this unholy war,
it will be necessary to continue the fight
in the field. Peace may come through
the revolution of the German people.
convinced after awful sacrifices that
they are fighting for false aims and that
their worst enemies are those who now
lead them as divinely appointed rulers.
1t is to peace on this basis that the
President points in his note to Rome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
Four Phrases.

Certain passages in the Presidents
answer to the Pope's peace plan are
worthy of particular study. For in
stance, there is that phrase which sets
forth that vast military establishment
controlled by an irresponsible gov
eminent secretly planned to domi.
nate the world" This is not ac-
companied by specifications. They are
not needed. Tho German plan to put
the other powers Of the world under its
dominion is too plain, its pretense of
self-defense too fiimsy, to require e1-
position in this particular connection.
Again there is the reference to the
Ruthless master Of the German people,
who have submitted with temporary
zest to the domination of its purpose y
1t cannot be denied that the German
people are supporting their government
with remarkable fidelity and even with
sathusiasn. This temporary sestp pre-
ssats one Of The mess difisuit problems
Of the war. but slsssAy tAese ays =,
diso1isss ~ \ = veniae - Ut ~
F0enn1 peoy1e ~ sesl1gt Agku4il 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
The President in the Parade.

With the President of the United
States marching at the head of the pa
rade of citizens Of Washington in honor
of the Districts quota of soldiers for
the National Army this demonstration
will be in effect national recognition
of the men selected for the supreme
duty of the country's defense. Last
year President Wilson marched at the
head of the preparedness parade. 1t is
appropriate that he should now present
himself, as citizen, in the van of the
procession in honor of the men who have
been brought to the colors in the carry
ing out of the principles of universal
military service. for which the demon
stration of 1916 stood SO eloouently.
His participation in the affair Of next
Tuesday assures its complete success. It
will be privilege for any Washingto-
MAN to march behind such a leadership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
After the War.

In the midst Of SO much uncertainty
ewo things may be set down as indis-
putable: The war must have an end;
and when the end comes a business
proposition greater than we have ever
known will face this country.
Under the new order the war is fore
ing on the world, we shall be bidder
Tor a large volume of foreign trade. Our
aim will be not only to increase our ex-
ports to markets where we are already
known, but find new markets. Wher-
ever there is q demand for ANYTHING
we can supply We shall want to supply
1t. We shall speed up and regulate our
productions with that end in view. and
take other steps to insure success.
Hence the great interest shown in our
shipbusiding program. That, Of course,
has first reference to the war. We are
in the most pressing need of ships for
war purposes.
But with peace win come a resump-
tion OF foreign trade and its opportuni-
ties, and then we shall have use for
more freight-earriers than ever before
new the Stars and Stripes from the mast
head II they do not appear In every
one Of the seven seas, and sppear there
y advsutasa present calculations and
epprspEiatises ass an aninL
~ - e1u III ~ eeapot1np.e 4
- - - sl1sss 49, ll1nsn'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
Schools and the War.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

from the Phisdeiphia Inquirer.
In q short time the schooJ. ut,, =.
re-opened as usual and the various
academies and colleges throughout the
country will be ready to announce
their plans for the fall and winter. This
has already played havoc with MANY n
the smaller educational Institutions and
that IL threatens to cripple seriousiv
nearly all of the others. It Il a fine
thing to know that the most earnest
response which has come to the ma
tional call to arms has been from the
students and the educated young men
OF the country. In more than ona ANAL
college. enlistment on the part Of both
the studehts ana members OF the facul-
~ was 30 general 1t practically Closed
the doors Of these institutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
Now and Then.

You've got to have a gray day
Now and then
To make you love the play day
Once again.
You've got to have the sorrow-
One you make or one you borrow
But there comes a bright tomorrow
Now and then.
You've got to have the raining
Now and then,
And to hear the wind complaining
Just like men;
All the dull and weary seeming
Makes the sun when it comes pleamine
All the brighter in its beaming
Now and then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
A Sad Distrust

"a dog is mans faithful friend.n
Perhaps" commented Miss CAYENNE.
and it may be, after all, that the doppie
doesn't talk about you behind your back
merely for the reason that he lacks the
power of articulation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Works of art are being stolen in Petro-
grad. Even a professional burglar
should be sufficiently patriotic to avoid
adding to the confusion against which
his government is struggling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Nicholas Romanoff's gardening NAV
make him eligible to a position CORE
sponding to that of Secretary of Agri-
culture when Russia attains peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Russia would be lucky if the I'M
sophisticated element of her population
could get off with the attentions of green
goods men instead of being swindled by
German agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
Exceptional Music.

Don't you enjoy the music of the
katydids?"
"Yes," answered Mr.. Cumrox. "The
tune isn't much. But they can pIay it
without causing anybody to insist on
starting a dance.Y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

The COW, being unable to defend her.
self in an argument, is being held per
sonally responsible by the dealers for
the present high cost of milk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Germany has no more paper to be
used in printing scheolbooks. Kultur
has dispensed with the ordinary forms
of education.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
Tact,

The censor is tactful man.
He labors day by day,
Remembering in his courteous plan
The things he must not saw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Neutral nations are receiving atten-
ton IN connection with the problem of
eliminating the middleman in processes
of food distribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

A legislator who has become chronical-
~ addicted to the filibuster habit is
more to be censused than pitied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Kansas is worried by a shortage of
labor. Kansas has always been a world
leader in either optimism or pessimism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

These Chinese are manifesting a SEN
sible desire to get together and fight
one another instead Of the Germans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Austria is compelled to suspect that
the strafing Kaiser Wilhelm gave Italy
did no good whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Several senators may return with
modified opinions after they have talked
matters over with their constituents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Every captured German may at least
look forward to a square meal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
The lZILySllM news OF LANSB[RGA oBRO.l
IMPORTANT

Our Silk and Dress Goods depart
ments have been moved to the
Third Floor, where they are
FLOODED with daylight. Six
modern electric elevators will
take you there in a fifty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHlLANDER JOHNSON.
Sensitive.

"Father," said the small bov "wb.+
is a snob?'
"A snob, my son, is chap who has
been snubbed SO much that he's LAYING
for chance to get his lick in first.v
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Training dogs for war will make these
pomeranians and poodles look like
slaekers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-29

Mlehaelis has met his resignation
rumor even earlier than was expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-13
Sloops-of-W War

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Just word or two regarding the
friendly dispute going on between Mr.. Che
rard Davis and Mr.. Dillon as to the terms
applied to such ships as the Lancaster, the
Trenton and Hartford.
The writer served in two Of these ships
namely, the Lancaster and the jamestown
and may | please tell both Of these gentle
men that these ships and others like them
were never called sloops-of-war, but we're
called ships Of the line. The very fact OF
their being full-rigged ships precludes the
possibility Of their ever being called sloops-
of-war. The ships that were really sloops-of-
war were such ships as the Yantic, the Nip
sic, the Enterprise and the Vandalia.
/, too, have pleasant recollections Of Mr.
Davis's uncle, Admiral Gherardi. When the
Lancaster came home from China in 1893 he
the commandant Of the Brooklyn navy yard
What splendid officer and gentleman he
wasl JOHN WESLEY COOMBS.
Ex-Nayy Apprentice.
New York, Nov II, 1917.