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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
TWO STILLS RAIDED.

HELENA. Ark, March 5. (SpL)-Au-
thorities raided two m%oonshine stills
near Indian BAY Last week, according
to news just received here. which stat
ed that the two stills were destroyed,
together with two barrels Of liquor,
George Whitney and Bud Barnes, ne,
groes, we're taken into custody and
sent to Little Rock.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
CHILD BURNS TO DEATH,

NEWBERN, Tenn, March 3. lSpl)--
The 5-year-old daughter Of Mr., and
Mrs, Haywood Carpenter, prominent
residents of this county, was practically
burned to death at thctt home near
Lanes Ferry, on the ObtoR river, 10
miles north OF New bern, while she was
standing before an open fire. Members
OF the family were absent II is sup
posed that the child was playing near
the fire when the accident happened.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
INCOME TELAW
CATCHESPOORA AS
WELL AS RICHEST
Commissioner Roper Gives
Reason Why Tax Is Levied
Heaviest Upon Those Most
Able to Bear Burden.

WASHINGTON, March 8. tSplD-The
time has ONT for John NJ. Goidbonds
and John -, Smithkins-bOth tictional
characters, but equally well known IN
the United States-again TO pay their
income taxes, John NJ will forward to
the collector Of internal revenue a cheek
for S703. $50. His net income for 1918
was 81, 900 900. Smithkins viii pass the
collector $50. His net income was $1,000!
Both are eminently respectable married
men.
This is An illustration Of the income
tax provisions Of the new revenue bill
The income tax is no longer a rich
mans tax IS a truthful but meta new
saying. Slnithkins, however, after con-
tributinE his Just quota 10 the govern
ment will have left a considerably
larger portion OF hts income than Cod
bonds. =
The levy touches the pocket-book Of
every person Of moderate means in the
United States. but y 50 graduated that
the Eoldbonds and the Snnthkins each
pay according to their income. Last
year there we're filed up to June 80,
2,3l9. s29 returns Of income Of less than
81, 600. The tax assessed on these III
comes was $22, 39B, 362 40 The number
Of returns filed Of incomes OF more than
q, 1000 wa 665, 500, the tax on which was
1892, 8I3, PALE. Speaking for themselves
these figures offer convincing proof OF
the equitable distribution of the tax
burden.
The estimated revenue TO be collect
ed under the new revenue bill Is $5,-
900, 600, 900. Returns are required on or
before March Is Of every single person
whose net income was III 900 or more,
and Of every married person whose net
income was $4,000 or more. The tax
il assessed on net income In excess Of
these amounts.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05

Hayes Healing Honey
Stops the Tickle, Heals the Throat and
cures the Cough, Price Sbc, A free
Of D-PEN-TRATE SAIVE for
chest Colds, Head Colds and Group liz
.nclosed with every bottle. adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
Options in Payment.

Az their option GoIdhonds and Smith
kins may pay their TAX In full at the
time OF filing their, returns, on or be-
fore March t5, or il4Sfour installments,
on or before March Is, on or before
June IS, on or before September 10
and on or before December Is. The
penalty for failure to make n return
ON time Is a fine of not more than
1900, and an additional assessment
Of 20 per cent Of the amount due. For
''wilfutIy refusing TO make - return
the penalty Is u fine of not more than
500 0 or Imprisonment for mot more
than one year, or both. A similar pen
atty Is provided for making a false or
fraudulent return, together with an
added assessment Of SO per cent OF the
amount due.
The commissioner Of internal reve-
nue., Daniel c. Roper. however, Is Civ
Ing himself no uneaslness concerning
tho failure OF Goldbonds or Smithkins
to file their return and pay the tax
on time.
Experience has proved that the great
majority OF the American people pay
their taxes eheerfully and willingly
said Commissioner Roper. "Of course
we have the delinquent and to him,
in justice to those who fully comply
with the law. no consideration a be
given. The bureau has at its command
innumerable sources OF information that
win disclose tax liability. when the
tax dodker Is discovered-as he viii be
he will be made to pay the fun pen
altics of the law
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
A Wonderful Book of Facts

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Millions ct dollars were spent to garner this informa-
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
Ever Ready Help

Thorough, practical, and instructive treat
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
In The Office

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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
Strictly Up-to-D Date

t'It is an ideal dictionary to have
close at hand. II is so strictly up.to-
date that one can learn from il how to
pronounce Przemysl, Ypres, and other
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
The Funk & Wasnalls NEW
Desk Standard Dictionar,
In The School

II il sure to establish itself as the most easily
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1t will answer more classroom questions than
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the book 10 in one simple alphabetical order.
Principal events in American and English his
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advances of science covered. thorough syno.
nym treatment, etc.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05
WHETHER you WANT 70 KNOW

How to Spell Phthisis
Find the Population Of Syracuse
Know When Antwerp Surrendered
Know the Difference Between One
Type Of Cattle and Another
What tho Bolsheviki Are
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-03-05

Find che Age of Woodrow Wilson
Who Lenins and Trotzky Are
Tell Who Karl Marx Was
identity Micawber
Locate the ArSonne
-Dslermins What Pragmatie Philosophy Is
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18

pises or ignores the force of 1900, 900
Negroes and refuses to give them Chris
tian training
The Home Mission Monthly, issued by
the Woman's Board Of Home Missions
Of the Presbyterian church, at 156 Fifth
avenue, New York City, deyotes its
April issue largely TO consideration Of
the Negro. 1t discusses Reconstruction
and the Negro, Negro migration and at
tendant conditions, gives Illuminating
extracts from letters OF Negro soldiers,
tells of notable conference Of Presby-
terrain Negro workers, and shows the
Y. w. G. A. is means Of meeting the
colored girls need for self-expression-
j. b. Wootan, Director OF Publicity
for the Presbyterian Church in the
u. 8. A., 156 Fifth Avenue, New
York City.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18

and dancing and was served with hve
course luncheon. All departed report
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Downing most de-
'lightful hosts.
The Fort Dodge Improvement Club
met April with the Colemans- After
the business was over the following lit
erary program was rendered: Edgar
Allen, Poe, Life and Works, by MI. {.
Dishman; the Raven, Miss Wynn; gen
eral discussion. Adjourned to meet with
Mrs. o. Buekner April 10TH
Miss Minnie Lewis is reported very
i'll.
Perkins Band was one OF the bands
to play Tuesday night on Central Ave.
for the spring opening, and believe me
they played some. Cheers come from
all around, which was very encouraging
for the boys.
Baby Ethel Donings gave a party
April to a host of her little friends
and they all had good time.
Mrs. Thomas and little daughter OF
Rock Island are visiting her brother
and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Coffman.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18
cENTERvILLE NEWS.

The social given Saturday evening for
the benefit of the church by Deacon
Henry johnson, chairman, proved to be
quite a success.
Quite number were at the services
Sunday.
Rev. M. Darlington was called home
Friday night by the serious illness Of
his son, Mark, Jr., who still remains
very poorly.
Mrs. Lilly Henry and babe Of Des
Moines were visiting with relatives and
friends.
"A number Of boys and girls surprised
Miss Ruth Smith Saturday evening,
April 10, in honor Of her fifteenth birth
day. She received many useful pres
ents. Everyone left at q late hour,
wishing Miss Smith many more happy
birthdays.
Mrs. E. Hicks is reported on the sick
list this week. ~ s.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. II. Jones and little
daughter, Alden, spent Sunday at the
home Of her mother, Mrs. A. Z. Critten.
den, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Kearney and
nephew, Sylvester Corathers, spent Sum
day with Mrs. Katherine Smith and
family.
Mrs. s. H. Jones is reported on the
sick list.
Mr.. E. f. Brown Of Mystic was visit
ing in town Sunday afternoon.
The B. Y. p. e. will give a bon bon
social Saturday evening, April II.
Little Mae Kidding and Neal Jack
son is reported better.
MrsS Luther Jackson was calling on
Mr.. andA Mrs. G. Bandy-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18
IOWA CITY, IOWA.

y
An interesting event of last week was
the organization of the Alpha Club OF
the State University of Iowa into
Gamma Chapter of the Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Friday, April II.
Nine active members and one hon
orary member were initiated by Miss
Edwina woodward, delegate from Beta
CHAPTER of Wilberforce University, Will
berforee, Ohio.
There were several enjoyable social
affairs attendant upon the founding OF
the sorority. Friday night the Sorority
and the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity en-
loved an informal evening at the Soror-
ity house. The closing event of the
week was a dancing party Saturday
light. For this occasion the house was
beautifully decorated in the Sorority
eolors, cut flowers and palms. The
Young ladies were in evening dress and
wore corsage coquets of yiolets. Punch
and waters were served throughout the
evening.
The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority en-
.ertained at three course dinner Sun
lay. After dinner they were joined by
the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity and an
informal afternoon of music, readings
and impromptu talks were enjoyed by
those present.
Among the out of town visitors were
Mrs. Jackson of Cedar Rapids, Miss
Edwina woodward of Wherefore, and
Miss Adah Hyde of Des Moines.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18
orruMWA BRIEFS.

On last Sunday evening Rev. Z. X.
Edwards Of Mt. Zion A. NJ e. church
preached stirring sermon TO the con
yerts Of the recent revival. Nearly al
were present, special seats were re-
served for them.
Mrs. Alice Gilbert health condition
still remains bad.
Mrs. Rebeeca Campbell was taken
seriously i'll few days ago, but IS slow
" improving at this writing.
Mr.. OWE Gooch has gone to Moberiy,
Mo-, on business His stay will be IN
definite.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Craig of Keo-
kuk were recent visitors, the guests OF
Mrs. Craig's mother, Mrs. Mate Clark.
Mr.. Craig left for Minneapolis, Mimi,
where he will be employed in the fu-
ture. They viii remove their residence
there in the near future.
Mrs. E. A. Lee of Des Moines, Iowa,
is in the city the guest of Mrs. Ida L.
Davis. Mrs. Lee will preside at the
piano at the Bruce Davis wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Black enter
tanned at g clock dinner in honor of
Miss Margaret E. Davis. AIs. E. A.
Lee of Des Moines was the out of town
gnest. Covers were laid for six and
after a splendid three course dinner the
remainder of the evening was spent in
social conversation.
Mrs. William Horn entertained Ms.
Horace Craig, Mrs. E. A. Lee and Miss
Margaret Il. Davis at 3 O'Clock tea.
The afternoon was spent in music and
conversation.
Bruce-Davis Nuptials.
The marriage of Miss Margaret E.
Davis to Attorney William B. Bruce of
Kansas City, Mo-. viii be solemnized on
Sunday, April 90, at the Mt. Zion A. III.
E. church at clock, Rev. E. R. Ed
wards officiating.
Miss Davis recently rendered her res
ignation to the Mt. Zion A. NJ. e. Sun
day school, of which she was superin-
tendent, also to the Ottumwa branch OF
the National Association for the Adj
vancement of Colored People, of which
she was chairman of the educational
committee. She was member OF the
Ottumwa High School class of 1912,
circles.
Lawyer Bruce is one of the very few
Negroes who is thoroughly educated
along all lines of human endeavor. He
spent fourteen years in three very thor
ough and well known universities, name
w Shaw University, Raleigh, N c.;
Brown University, Providence, R. L.,
and Howard University, Washington, d.
c. He completed his preparatory work
at Shaw University in 1907, with the
degree of B. S. He finished his college
and literary education at Brown Uni
versity in 1910 with the degree of A. B..
and his law course at Howard Univer-
sity in 1913 with the degree of LII. B.
Lawyer Bruce was admitted to the Mis-
souri, bar in 1914 and has ever since
been a successful practitioner of his
profession in Kansas City, Mo-, in which
city they will make their future home.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18
AMERICAN PEOPLE READY
TO COMPLETE THE JOB
BY CHARLES n. scHWEPPE,
Director Of Victory Liberty Loan Cam
pabyn. Seventh Federal
Reserve District.

Despite the fact that hos.ilities have
ceased and preliminary steps to the
signing Of peace treaty been taken.
our big war Job is not finished. The Job
will not be completed until the war
fioa IL clean. Those Of MS who re-
NAMED on this side Of the water still
have work to do TO polish on the great
victory won by our soldiers and sail
ors. and the work before us Is as pa
triotic and essential as that already
accomplished.
The Victory Liberty Loan must Sue
coed to q degree In keeping with the
success Of the four previous loans.
through the efforts and enthusiasm OF
the entire people. Liberty Loan or
ganizations must put into their efforts
the same vim and fire that character
lied their work I'm the previous loans.
The people must do everything within
their power to aid the organizations
in performing the task that Is as much
theirs as In the time when the aatiOn
was warning.
permeate the American atmosphere
should dominate the heart OF every
citizen, for IL it had not been for the
extensive preparation to fight the cen
trail powers until victory perched upon
our banner the war would have been
prolonged Indefinitely, with conse-
quent loss of thousands of lives that
otherwise were saved to us when the
German general staff acknowledged
the futility OF continuing the struggle
for world domination. The great vic
tory was achieved very largely through
the shells that were never exploded,
through the soldiers that did not go
across, and through the general prep
arations in other directions. The Amer
lean people can give expression to
their thanksgiving by subscribing to
the limit Of their ability in making
the Victory Liberty Loan an over
whelming success.
The fullness of the great victory Will
not be realized until the war bills are
paid and all the boys brought home.
The expenses of the war have been
huge, but America set out to win the
war at any cost, and now, with vic
tory secure, the American people stand
ready to complete the Job assigned TO
disappointing the money necessary
to win the victory.
HELP "FINisH THE Jo9."
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18

Published every Friday by the By
staAdsr Publishing Company, Des
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18
WHY YOUR MONEY is
NEEDED HOW 1T HELPS
This Brief QUESTIONABLE Gives Inter
estlng Information on the
Victory Liberty Loan.

The government already is exploit
Ing the Victory Liberty Loan, which
will be foated in April, in order that
the people may start saving for the
purpose Of investing In bonds OF the
''victory ISSUE" The following brief
questionable should tend to clarity
the mind of any reader regarding the
Victory Loan:
@. The war being over, why Is there
need Of another great popular war
loan7
A. The proceeds from the Fourth
loan, according to Secretary Of the
Treasury Glass, were exhausted last
December, and the government must
have billions more with which TO main
tain our forces overseas, bring the vic
tors home and carry out It's reconstruc-
tion plans.
@. II Uncle Sans stronghold is
empty, how is he paying his after-war
expenses7
A. This is being done with money
borrowed from the banks ut the rate
Of 5000, 100000 every two weeks, short
term anticipation certificates Of In
debtedness being issued In return.
Q. AS long as the banks are advanc-
ing the money. why not let them con-
tinue to do so?
A. Because In order to continue to
extend credit to the business interests
big and little Of the country the banks
must get back this money-amounting
4 to 20 per cent Of their entire re-
: fn1l 10 II,
thus can the prosperity we now enjoy
be continued.
70. VIII the Victory Loan be offered
!. to the people on commercial basis,
or will their patriotism again be APP
pealed to?
A. Secretary Glass says the patriot
ism of the American people will be re-
{ lied upon to send the loan trium-
{ phantly "over the top" It, however,
will be made particularly attractive
as to rate Of interest and period of
maturity.
Q. What are the monthly war ex-
penditures of the government at the
present time?
A. The latest official figures show
that Uncle Sam is expanding money
at the rate Of more than $1,000, OOO, 600
month.
@. Suppose I bought bonds of pre-
ceding issues and feel can't afford to
buy any more Liberty bonds?
A. Uncle Sam has to pay his bills.
and you must afford 1t, even If you
have to continue for further time
denying yourself luxuries and appar-
emit necessities. Unless the Victory
Liberty Loan is q success the govern
ment will be compelledSto raise the
money it needs by direct taxation, and
there ere no interest courens on tax
receipts.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18
LARGE GIFT FOR EDUCATION.

For the benefit Of the Negroes of the
United States the Presbyterian church
has just appropriated 100000 as part
Of its New Era program. This will be
used under the direction Of the Freed
men 8 Board Of the Presbyterian church
for the education of the Negro youth Of
the country.
In announcing it's plans the Presby-
terrain church says:
The unsurpassed loyalty of the
Negro soldier, and his courage, obedi-
ence, and patriotism; the devotion and
conservation Of his entire race in this
land, to follow our flag, and meet our
national responsibility; his ungrudging
and unbargaining enlistment, despite a
justified consciousness of much injus-
tice and denial Of rights, have shown
him worthy Of our confidence and
praise.
q He has the right to think New
Era has dawned. He has the right to
have visions Of more schools, more aid
for the ilIiterate and unguided, more
and. better preachers to offer the true
Gospel. We must turn the one-roomed,
miserable cabin into neat and attrac-
tive home, train Negro men and women
to be ,pure -hearted parents, help the
race to clean ambitions, to pure amuse-
ments, more elevating conditions, and
give the Negro the privilege of, deyel-
oping fully, and without unlawful re-
straint, every talent and every power
In New Era Magazine, official med
Jun Of the Presbyterian church, for
May, will appear a special tribute to
the Christian Negroes of the United
States, praising them as being patient,
forbearing, quiet in spirit, obedient to
law, loyal, self sacrificing, enduring all
things for a noble aim. The article de-
mands for the Negro recognition Of JUS
tice and right and better future.
eff he is a Christian = says New
Era Magazine, if he has been trained
in the truths Of God and taught the
value and responsibility Of true life,
he will help TO save our country and the.
Eorld. That man IS foolish who des-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18
FORT DODGE, IOWA.

Services were well attended Sunday
at Coppin A. M. E. church.
Easter Sunday will be observed at
both churches. At 2 o'clock Sunday
after noon the Second Baptist church
will have their program, and Coppin A
M. E. chapel at 8 o'clock Sunday night
Everybody welcome.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Donings enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs Marshall of Ames
Iowa, while here and 20 guests at
party. The evening was speat in card:
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-04-18

HELP FINNISH THE JOE