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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08

held Monday, March 18th. Mr.. Fair
weather is one of our successful bust
ness men, who came to this city
few years ago and at one time man.
aged the Des Moines Baseball club.
While manager of said club Mr.. Fair
weather was requested by some mar
row-mlnded men not to allow
colored people to sit in certain Sec
lions of the ball park. In fact COM
mittee waited on him and asked him
to set aside certain part of the ball
park for colored people. Mr.. Fair
weather told them he did not believe
in segregation and so long as he was
manager of the club he would not al
low such to be done and that one
mans money is as good as another's.
This has been his policy, we find,
since we have become further ac-
quainted with him. He has made
splendid record as member of the
city council and by virtue of his ex-
perience, good business judgment and
acquaintance with the need of Des
Moines we believe there is no better
qualified man than Mr.. Fairweather,
and we recommend him to the voters
Of the city. ..... E"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08
ROBERT A. GREENE
For CITY Councilman.

In presenting his candidacy to the
consideration of our people, ne has
from the start taken an honest, open
and fearless stand for right and Jus
tice. which in the end will react un-
mea surably in building up his sup
mort. The four 'R's" Of his construc-
tive campaign don't happen to stand
as of old for Railways Reliable
Ready Relief cure-all for our phys
cial ailments, but they do stand for
real ideas and reforms that certainly
do appeal to all Of our voters ana
neople. Here is what he advocates:
Return of our city market to its
original intent--a benefit and pene-
faction for all the people. 1...- ...s
Reformation of competitive bid
ding.
Reinstatement of purchases by con-
tract bids. ....a.
Reduction of the operating expenses
and taxes.
Right treatment for all the people.
He is a champion and friend OF the
colored people upon whom we can
safely rely.
Robert A. Greene is Responsible,
Reliable and Dependable and snould
receive your support. -.
Remember him if you can at the
urinary March 18th and you vii
make no mistake.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08
The late Joseph Henry Shepard

L. Thompson of this city and Edward
w. Thompson of st. Joseph, Mo-;
half sister, Mrs. r. j. Anderson of
Give, and Miss Zoe Richardson, a
niece, of this city, and host of
friends to mourn their great loss. He
was a kind, loving husband, father
to all and true friend to struggling
humanity, always giving good counsel
and advice. The funeral was held
from the Union Congregational
church last Tuesday at 2 o'clock. The
body laid in state from IL o'clock till
2 and was viewed by many, both col
ored and white. Rev. H. E. King had
charge of. the church services. Rev.
Samuel Bates preached the funeral
sermon. Rev. S. l.. Brit delivered the
prayer and Rev. G. w. Robinson read
the scriptures. The body was in
charge Of the Masons and he was
b.sried by the grand lodge with the
highest Masonic grand honors known
to this great order, conducted by the
grand master, w. w. Gross, of Keo-
kuk, assisted by every past grand
master of Iowa. It was perhaps the
largest and most solemn funeral ever
held in Iowa. The body was laid in
Woodland cemetery by the side Of his
mother.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08

was in Abba on Saturday. ~.
Sunday was quarterly meeting day
at the A. M. E. church. Presiding
ence was held at the church. -.
The Sewing Circle club met at the
Elder Ferribee delivered two fine ser
mons to his congregations on Sunday
morning and afternoon.
Monday evening quarterly confer
home of Mrs. G.. A. Davis on Monday
afternoon. Seven members were
present and three visitors, Presiding
Elder Ferribee, Rev. J. W. Dowden
and Mrs. Edward Butler. The hostess,
Mrs. G. A. Davis, served two-course
lunch. Mr.. Edward Butler, Mr.. Law
renee Butler and Brittian Thomas
were there for lunch. r..
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08
A GREAT MAN GONE-A LIFE
FULL OF NOBLE DEEDS.
Joseph Henry Shepard.

Just as the morning sun began to
rise last Sunday, March 3rd, at $50
o'clock, Mr.. Joseph H. Shepard, one of
the best known citizens and pioneer
colored man Of this city, died at the
Methodist hospital, where he had been
taken three weeks ago to be operated
on. He would have gotten we'll if he
could have been kept quiet.
He was born in Worth coun-
ty, Missouri; came to Ringgold
county, Iowa, with his mother, Mrs.
Catherine Shepard, then widow with
four children, he being the oldest boy
Later they moved to Decatur county,
where she married Mr.. Andy Thomp-
son. Joseph soon left the farm and
came to Des Moines with his sister,
Mary, to go to school, and remained
here ever since. He was court bailiff
for eight years and was janitor of the
Franklin school for fourteen years. He
was the organizer and first business
manager of the Iowa State Bystander
twenty-five years ago and was asso-
ciated with this paper until a few
years ago. He was active in politics,
having been elected as republican
delegate to the county, district and
state conventions. He joined the
church when young and has been an
active member He was superintend-
ent Of the st. Paul A. M. E. Sunday
school for fourteen years, was one of
the organizers Of the Union Congre-
gational church and has held nearly
all the offices in the church. He was
influential in political, social and re-
ligious life Of this city, judicious,
safe and careful councillor. He was
high in the Masonic fraternity, past
grand master of Iowa, was one Of the
organizers of old North Star lodge,
No. 2, of this city, where he has been
a member for forty years; past
worthy patron of Princess Zorah
chapter of o. E. S. He was married
to Miss Elvira Logan in May, 1890,
who survives him. He leaves duti-
full wife, one brother, Benjamin Shep-
ard of Give, two half brothers, John
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08
JOHN w. BUDD.

The name of Mr.. John w. Budd,
present member of the city council, is
a candidate for denomination for a
second term. Mr.. Budd is we'll known
and permanently identified with the
development Of our city. He has
made one of the best. councilmen in
our city by virtue of his engineering
skill and many years service with city
affairs. He has always been fair with
all classes of people. He is good
friend of the colored people.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08

their true friend in every instance.
/ He was a member Of the city coun-
Gil under the old form of government
several years ago, serving 9 full.
term. He was elected to the legisla-
iture from Polk county, serving two
terms. BY Mr.. Fraley's judgment, ex-<
iperience and knowledge Of the needs
of the city Of Des Moines, scertainly,
there are few better qualified for the.
position he seeks, and his many
friends are working hard for his.
nomination and ask your united SUPP
port for, him next Monday.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08
MR.. JAMES j. CONROY
For COuncilm an.

We take pleasure in presenting to
our many readers the likeness Of Mr..
James j. Conroy, who is a candidate
for councilman at the coming primar-
les next Monday.
Mr.. Conroy was a candidate two
years ago and ran second to the last
man in the final contest and many Of
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08

his friends said he was elected, but
through some errors in different pre-
cincts the other man was elected.
Mr.. Conroy's friends are enthusiast
tic and are in earnest and are working
hard for his nomination. By his many
years Of citizenship in this state and
honest toll he has made . success and
any support you might give him will
not 70 Amiss. ss
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08
FRALEY FOR COUNCILMAN.

The above cut is that of Hon, w. S.
Fraley, ex-member of the legislature,
who is a candidate for councilman,
subject to the primaries next Monday.
Sherm Fraley, as he is better known
in our city, is one of our oldest and
highest esteemed citizens, having been
in the contracting business for more
than twenty-five years, and during
these years he has always employed a
number Of colored people to work for
him and has proved himself to be
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08
FRED GERMAN for COUNCILMAN

The name Of FRED GERMAN, ex-coun-
Gilman, who served the public so well four
years ago is again announced as candi-
date for councilman subject to the
primaries March 18th.
Mr.. German is thoroughly posted with
the City finances, having from early boy
hood worked in bank and later in the
Treasurer's office Of Polk County and then
served as Superintendent Of accounts as
a member Of the Council.
He merits your support and submits his
candidacy upon his past record as a care
full, painstaking accountant.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08

j The above cut is that of Mr.. A. R.
Morris, who is a candidate for coun-
Gilman, subject to primaries next
Monday. Mr.. Morris has lived in our
city over sixteen years. He is miner
and has been financial secretary and
treasurer Of the miners organization
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy a Fav'
Orite for Colds.

J. L. Easley, Macon, ILL.,, in speak
ing of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
says: "DuSiing the past fifteen years
It has been my sisters favorite medi-
cine for colds on the lungs. myself
have taken it number Of times when
suffering with cold and it always re-
lieved me promptly"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-03-08
To the Wife of
One Who Drinks

X have N important COZ 6dsnsa message yin
come plain envelope. How to cenaass ths hsuos nans
rsabs Inexpensive method, suasaatsed Mfttc Edv: =
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
CRACK REGIMENTS
ARE MOVED DOWN
BATTLE FOR PLATEAU NORTH OF
SCISSORS USED UP BEST plvL
sIoNs OF HUN ARMY.
CALLING MACHINE GUN FIRE
Battle Field Stre~n win Dead prve-
elan Guards-More Than 100 Ger
mans Sent to Roar In Course
Of the Fighting.

With the French Armies in the Field
The battle for the plateau north Of
Scissors has used up some OF the best
divisions remaining in the German
army. The fighting between Crecyau.
Mont and Leuilly and between Juvtg-
ny and Terny a particularly severe
This was evidenced by the field be.
ing strewn with the dead Of the Prus-
sian Guards. where the guards had
counter-attacked five times In a vain
effort to stem the tide OF battle.
Each one of these efforts added
largely TO the losses OF the Prussians,
In wounded as well as In dead, while
after each rush a score of unwounded
prisoners remained in French hands.
More than 100 Germans were sent 10
the rear in the course OF the battle.
Both tanks and air squadrons con-
trtbsted TO the rout. Aviators. ffyiag
low, met the attacking forces VITA q
salliRg machine gun fire and pursued
the shattered lines rs they retired be-
fore the unfbnOhins Fernch troops.
Tanks drove into the eneny's lines,
machine .guaning and shelling the as
saulting wsves and Opening Ag gaps
In the German lineA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
PROHIBITION BILL
WINS IN SENATE
AN EFFORT TO POSTPONE THH
OPERATIVE DATE MEETS
WITH DEFEAT.
BEER QUITS DEC. l., 1918
Measure Now Goes To House Where
Senate Amendments May Force
Conferenee-Prohis Antiei-
pate No Changes.

Washington.-The $l2, 900, 900 emer'
Eency agricultural appropriation bill,
with It's rider for national prohibition
from next July l until after the Amert
can armies are %demobilized after th1
end OF the war, was passed Sept Z by
the senate without a roll call.
Before final passage OF the measure
the senate voted, As TO 6. to retain thd
prohibition rider. A final effort TO
postpone the effective date of the
dry legislation to Dec. 30, 1919, was
defeated.
The bill now goes 10 the house, and,
because OF many amendments insert
I'D by the senate, II undoubtedly will
be sent 10 conference. Prohibition
1eaders, however, expect the house to
agree TO the dry" rider &c that there
will be no possibility OF changes being
made by senate and house managers,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
OFFICER WINS HIGH PRAISE
Second Lieut.. John l. conroy Of tho
Marines Highly Commended by
Commanding Officer.

The bulldog tenacity and nerves Of
steel which characterized the opera
tons Of the United States marines in
their classic capture Of Chateau-Thie
~ and Belleau wood in the second bat
tie Of the Marine earned unusual COM
mendation for Second Lieut.. John L
COnrOy Of the marines. The corn-
manding officer Of his regiment wrote
to the brigade commander that Lieu
tenant COnrOy was Conspicuous in
his services to the b~attalions in line,
carried on his duties at a storm cen
ter Of bombardment by enemy high
explosive, shrapnel and gas shells.
Throughout this period he supplied
the troops in line with ammunition, ra-
tons, water and engineer stores with
tireless energy. marked executive abil-
ity, foresight and absolute fearless
ness at all hours Of the day and night.
He never failed in a crisis and only
bulldog tenacity and nerves of steel
made it possible for him to discharge
his multifarious duties. When enemy
fire exploded an ammunition dump un-
der his charge his energy and cool
ness confined the damage to a mini
num-"
Lieutenant Conroy's mother, Mrs
John Conroy. lives at SO Livingston
street, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
RAILROAD EMPLOYEES
T0GET BIG INCREASE
DIREcToR-GENERAL M'ADoo's OR.
DER AFFECTS NEARLY ONE
MILLION WORKERS.
RAISE EQUALS S1.OO A DAY
Majority Of the Employees Covered Had
Been Receiving Less Than 500
a Month-order Effective On
September !.

Washington.-Nearly q million rail.
road employees, including all clerks
track laborers and maintenanceof-way
men, are to receive wage increases OF
$25 O month, the equivalent OF 81 .
day or II cents an hour, over the pay
they received last January l under a
new wage order issued by Director
General McAdoo. Advances are effe :.
tive as Of September 1.
This order, affecting half of the rail.
road men Of the United States and
adding approximately $3.50, 000, 900 to
the annual payroll in calculations Of
labor representatives, is the second
largest aggregate wage increase eve
granted in American industrial history.
1t Is supplementary to the general
railroad wage order issued nearly fou,
months ago, providing for about $780,.
O00, 900 increases, and for the classes
OF employees affected. 1t supplants pre-
visions OF that order.
Most Of the employees covered by tie
new order have made considerably
less than 500 q month, and the volun.
tary increase was decided ON by the d.
rectorgeneral after investigation by
his advisory board Of railroad wages
and working conditions Of the pay Of
men doing similar work in other indus.
tries. In the main, this boards recon-.
mendations were followed.
The order specified that eight hours
Il to be considered the basic day, but
overtime up to 10 hours is to be paid
pro rata, with one and one-half the
regular rate for overtime past the 10
hours. Specific rules are laid down
for the promotion OF employees On
grounds OF merit and seniority and
other regulations forbidding dismissa!
Of employees without cause and provic.
ing for hearing on appeal, resemble
the rules now in effect under govern.
ment civil service. These restrictions
will affect mainly the half million rail.
way clerks.
Thousands Of women clerks en-
ployed by the railroads are to receive
the anne pay az men for similar work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13

Revenue Bill Comes UP In house-6sn.
ate to Begin Simultaneous Hear
Inos on House Draft Bill.

Washington.-The revenue bin, offi-
cially estimated to produce @.1S2A92,-
900 in twelve months following its
passage, was introduced In the house
by Chairman Kitchin Of the ways and
means committee, 1t represents the
unanimous Judgment OF the % mem
bers OF the committee as the best
method Of financing the a
The bin will hit every pocketbook,
tax practically every industry and
levy upon every form Of business and
occupation of the people Of the United
States. 1t is the stiffest taxation bill
ever presented to the people, but its
Justification is found In the necessity
Of the times, the carrying on OF the
war and the payment Of the mounting
expenses OF the United States.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
$40 900 IN FINES IMPOSED
Federal Judge K. N. lands, at Chioa-
90, Lands Hard on Convicted
|. w. W. Aeitators.

Chtcago,-Wil1am d. Haywood OF
the Industrial Workers Of the World
and IA Of his chief aids in the con-
sriracy to oYerturn the American war
programme, were sentenced to 20
years in the federal ~penitentiary at
Leavenworth. Kan. by Federal Judge
X. NJ. lands hero.
Ten-year sentences were imposed
upon IS Of the organizations leaders.
fiveyeAr sentences On SO, one year and
one-dAy on 81 defendants, and Today
sentences on two otherr. Cases against
benjamin. SchrSeser, Chicago writer.
and Pietro NSr&, Spring Valley, III.
we're continued.
All sentences on the four counts In
the indictment win run concurrently.
Fines ranging from 5000 on Hay.
wood and his chief aides, down to S..
900. were imposed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
10000 PRISONERS IN 4 DAYS
British War Offlce Also Reports That
More Then Four Hundred Guns
Have Been Taken.

London.-More than 5000 prisoners
and more than 100 guns have been
taken by the British In the four days,
according to war office report. Marked
progress was made by the British along
the Flanders front, the statement
shows, and Ploegstreet village as well
as Hill So have been captured. Tho
hill is southwest of Messines.
From Neuve Chapelle southwark to
Givenchy the British have reached the
line they held up to the German at
tack on April 9. while to the eastward
Of Givenchy sections Of the old Ger.
man positions have been taken.
On the battle line in front Of Cam
brai an Improvement in the British po-
sition south Of Moeuvres is reported.
The positions to the east of Hermies.
near the Canal du Nord, just to the
south, also have been improved. Still
farther south the British have captured
the village Of Neuville-B ourjouval.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
WILL STOP MAKING BEER
Food Administration Prohibits the
Manufacture After Doo. I, fete.

MANUFACTURE Aftor o !, I'VE.
Washington.-The food administra,
zion issued an order prohibiting the
manufacture Of beer after Dec. l, 1918
This announcement was made by the
food administration. which said The
decision had been reached at confer,
ences between President Wilson and
representatives on the fuel, food and
RAILROAD administrations and the wrr
Industries board.
Factors which Influenced the decis
hon TO prohibit the manufacture OF
beer after Dec. l, the food administra.
ttion announcement said, were the fur.
tther necessity OF war industries for
the whole fuel productive capacity u
the country, the considerable drouth
which has materially affected the sup
tpiy Of feeding stuff for next ysar. the
strain upon transportation TO handle
poceemry industries and tina shortage
vt labor caused by enlargement Of the
army program"
: Warning also was Issued b manu-.
hacturers OF all beverages and mineral
waters that Cor the same rsA~ons Their,
will be further great curtailmeut- In
ruei for the manufacture Of glass cor
kainers. OF tin plate for csps, OF trans.
portation and Of food products IN such
beverage"
Action along this line, It was said,
bad been expected by Che brewing In
kerests in view Of the fuel administra.
aion's order OF last July 5 reducing
coal consumption OF breweries 30 per
cent and a warning that they might
mot be able to continue IN business
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
WERE AFLoAT six DAYS

Grew OF T~orpedoed Steamer Finally
Rescued OF Spanish Coast.
Washington.-Two members of the
naval armed guard of the American
steamer Joseph Cudahy, torpedoed on
Aug. II some 700 miles off the British
coast, had been afloat in an open boat
six days when rescued IS miles off the
Spanish coast, the navy department
announced. They were William J.
Herman. seaman, and Henry Beck.
mann, both Of San Francisco, Cal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
FIRST TO MAN A. p. WIRE.
T. r. TaltavalI, Veteran Teleoraphsr,
and Inventor, lie Dead.

New York.-Thomas r. Taltavall
died at his home in Manwah. n. ].
He was one of the telegraphers to mar
the first wire leased by the Associated
Press to send news between Washing
ton and New York, about 43 years
ago. Mr.. T|altavall later became noted
as an inventor of electrical devices
and as one Of the country's leading
writer's on topics dealing with cleo
tricity. He was GS years Old.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
ARMY THIRST oUENCHERS-
Chewing Gum, Lemon Drops, Canned
Tomatoes Ordered.

Neutrality-suspicious. than two million
packages OF chewing gum have been
ordered By the war department to help
the army keep off thirst during long
marches. Lemon drops made from ?
special formula and canned tomatoes
also have been ordered In large guam.
titles for the same purpose, says }
from the war departu TDt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
RECOGNIZE czEcho-sLovAkS.
May Havc a Far Reaching Effect on
War Situation,

Washington. - Recognition Of the
Czecho- Siovak nation by the United
States government now assures the
Czechs of Northern Austria Of a stand.
ing in the league of nations, and, since
it follows similar action by Great Brit
ain, France and Italy, it may have a
farireaching effect on the war situa.
ton in Europe, In any event. it is ex
pected to produce a new alignment Of
demands upon Germany and Austria.
Hungary at the peace table.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13

appeared and your Vegetable Compouno
hss made me . well, strong woman 90
/ do ali my own housework. cannot
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound too highly to women
nassin0 through the Change Of Life"
EMrs. FRANK HENSON, 1916 s. Orchads
St, Urbans, III.
Women who suffer from nervousness
cheat fsshes," bsckachs, headaches
and ''ths blues'' should try this famovs
root and herb remedy, Lydia =. e'nk-
hams Vegetable Compound.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
Fast FLIGHT Is Made.

Chicago.-Lieuts. S. NJ. Connell ard
Earl Carroll, American aviators with
the Flying circus of thirteen British
and American airplanes, which has
been giving exhibitions of battle
stunts in many cities, flew from
Minneapolis to Chicago, covering 420
miles in about four and one-half hours
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
HAVE six SONS IN SERVICE.
Three Are In the U. s. Navy and Three
In the Army.

Cinclnnati.-Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Meyer OF this city have sent six sons
10 help America and her allies get the
kaiser and his gang. Meyer and hin
wife came from Alsace.Lorraine and
hope TO see the allies restore that ter.
ritory to France. A flag with six stars
in the window OF the Meyer homo ties.
tify to the Meyer pride in their great
contribution to the cause, Three sons
are In the navy and three In the army.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13

had an attack OF
grippe which lasted
eli winter and left
in 3 weakened
condition. 1felt at
that I would
never be well again.
I read of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege
Compound
and what it did for
women passing
through the Change
ofLife, sol told my
doctor I would try
it. Isoon began to
gain in strength
and the annoying
..-~xo~a dis
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-09-13
SAYS KAISER GREATLY AGED.
Hair 10 Snow White and Eyes Are
EaXarlak

Feverlsk
Geneva-Swiss who saw Emperor
William and King Ferdinand quite
closely at their Nsuheim conference
recently, according to the Democratic,
declare that the German ruler has
greatly aged and that HE hair Is %
white and his shoulders stopped. The
emperor's eyes are feverish. his ges-
lures abrupt and his face, which is
severely lined, gives the impression Of
. man suffering from a great sorrow.