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Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
British Flyers Hoping To Beat
 Ydnks OUer Se0

ST. JOHNS, May 17.-American and British airmen here took the keenest interest today in the flight of the NC flying boats. The Brit ish flyers eagerly read radio mes sages, telling of the progress of the planes, and when their arrival at the Azores seemed assured, ap- piled themselves to figuring how they could beat the Yankees to England.
 Frederick p. Raynhau and his navigator spent the morning porins over weather reports, trying to chart out a course across the At lantic which offered even chances for the success of an airplane flight.
 Looks as if we'd have to sit while the Yanks fly" was the com ment of Harry G. Hawker.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
TO LAUNCH COLORADO SPRINGS

SEATTLE, May 6.-Announcement was made here tonight by the Skinner and Eddy Shipbuilding corporation that the 9,6O0 ton shipping board steamship Colorado Springs would be launched here about June 10, instead of May 22, as previously announced.
 The ships sponsor is to De named by the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado, according to word received here. The ship was named after Colorado Springs, as reward for oversubscribing it's fourth Liberty loan quota.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
Italy Sill Arauinq

PARIS. May 17.-(By the Associated Press) during the last two days on the Italian issue have not succeeded in reaching an accord. as was expected. The Italians made a number of concessions, including rec ognition of Plume as a free city and also giving up of considerable portions of Istria, including the important quicksilver district.
 The Italians, however, are unwilling to yield Zara or Sebenico, on the Dal- matian coast. The Jugo-Slavs are not disposed to accept the Italian conces sions as sufficient, and there are pros poets of a further extended period of negotiations.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

not attempt to proceed to Ponta del Gado until tomorrow. A later report from the latter place however, said tho weather was clearing shortly after noon, and Commander Read may have decided to push on. A delay of five or six hours in transmission of cable mes sages from the Azores left the situa- ton there in doubt
 It was generally believed that Com mander Read would start for Lisbon at his earliest opportunity. Horta to Lis bon direct would add 15O miles to the journey, making it possible that tho airship would be forced to make d landing after dark, should it attempt to catch up tomorrow.
 Sentiment Not Considered
 There is also a possibility that Read would delay as long as possible, to let his companions rejoin him. They waited for him at Prepassey and he may feel bound to take the same course But the prime purpose of the whole trip is to put an American sea plane across the Atlantic ocean in air, it was said here and neither Read nor his brother officers will take any ac- ton that might by any chance, i'm peril the enterprise. Too much effort and expense has been spent on this effort, officers said. to permit Ques- tions of sentiment to endanger it
 The only disturbing feature of the delay to the NC-3 is the silence Of Towers boat, after the message sav- ing she was off her course between station ship IT and IS. at 5:I5 a. m., Washington time. officers believed. however, that limited communication by radio, while on the surface and possibly failure to send or to catch an $. O. S. when q landing was decided upon, accounted for this lack Of in formation as to the NC-Ss situation.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
BEST MUsKETRY PLATOON

LEMANs, Friday, May 16.-Second Lieutenant w. A. Hitchcock of Wal tham, Massachusetts. led the second platoon of Company L, 31Oth infantry to brilliant victory in the battle effi- ciency competition at the d'Avours range today, winning the American ex- peditionary force platoon musketry troop, which gives it's holder the right to claim the distinction of being the best musketry platoon in the American overseas force
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
NEWS EPETOME
FOREIGN

Most daring airvoysse in history Is completed by NC4; the NCl is found, but the flagship, Nc3 is still mysteriousIy lost.
 Rantzau and German delegates leave Paris for Berlin.
 Winnipeg is in the clutch of a desper- ate labor strike plight. Mexico is involved with Italy for de- taining a special investigator.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
City Awaits Naviqators

PoNTA DEL GADA. May 17.-By the Associated Pressl-The failure Of the American seaplanes to arrive hero today up 10 22:40. Greenwich tins (6:40 p. m. New York time) has caused keen disappointment to thousands oi persons who waited for hours on the various points of vantage for the com ing of the trans Atlantic flyers.
 The city was ablaze with Portuguese and American flags and the crews of the American water craft had beer granted a holiday The crowds kent vigil until after dark. hoping that ai least one plane would arrive.
 The news of the ocean flight. as re- cefved here, is lacking in detail and 1t has been impossible for the officials concerned in the reception Of tie Americans, to get in touch even with the commander of the NC-4 who is known to be at Horta.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
TO END CAR STRIKE

FITTSBURG. May 1.-The street car strike situation took a brighter as pect today, when it was announced that motormen and conductors of di- vision S amalgamated association of street and electric railroad employees would meet Sunday and vote on a plan which it is believed will end the strike
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
TRAINMEN FOR MOONEY

COLUMBUS, May 17-Resolutions endorsing the proposed league of na- tions and requesting a new trial for Thomas J. Mooney, convicted in the San Francisco bomb plots, were adopted by the Brotherhood of Rail road Trainmen in convention here.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
TWO FLYERS KILLED

PENSACUDA, FIa., May lI.-Ensign
 F. M. Fowler of Salem Massachusetts
 and Lieutenant Norton Dyer of Cofum-
 bus, Ohio, were instantly killed today in the fall of their seaplane into Pensa- cola bay.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
NC4 MAKES MOST
 DARING TRIP EYER
 ATTEMPTED IN AIR

Playthlng of Fate at Frst-Hoder of Honor at Azores
 N. C. and Commander Towers Missing c. Picked Up and Towed By Destroyers- Sentiment Not To De lay First Arrival-Last Leg May Be Started Today Lisbon to Finish Oversea Fght-Reception Spectacular
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
Foe suries Landmarks.

PoNTA DEL GADO. May 17.-By the Associated Press)-Two of tha three American seaplanes which left Trepassey. Newfoundland. for the Azores last night lost their bearings ii, the heavy fog off the northeast coast of the Azores today. when almost with in reach of their goal The NC-4 ar- rived at Horta, but the NC-3. which alighted off Fayal, is being sought to- night by destroyers, with which it is ia wireless communication
 Naval officers here believe it is in no danger and will be found befora daylight, having come down to await the lifting of the fog. which greatly hampered flying. The NC-4. whose oh- jective was Ponta del Gado is shel tered in the harbor at Horta. where she arrived at 1925 Greenwich time l (9:25 a. m., New York timel. The commander of this plane deemed it wise to alight because of the unfavor- ! able weather, after making what is be- heved to be a record long distance ! overseas trip. The NC-4, it is an nounced, will resume her journey 10 this port tomorrow. weather permit ting. For ten hours, the NC-1 and i NC-3 were out of touch. so far as ] Ponta del Gado was concerned ! IHelF pOSlIlO0S WefC located by means of directionaI wireless. after the lapse of that period of time. London Hears News ] The commander of the NC-4. de- scribing the flight to the correspon- dent of the Weekly Dispatch, stationed at Horta- said that he flew his machine at 10000 feet until he sighted the Is- i land of Corvo. He then descended to
 POO feet, owing to the fog
 Half an hour before its arrival. the NC4 was forced by the fog 10 alight
 on the water. When a harbor was To-
 cated, the flight was resumed and the
 airplane got alongside the cruiser Co.,
 lumbia and reported the NC-1 had
 alighted on the water nearby, but ex-
 pected to arrive at any moment.
 The crew of the NC-4. were all we'll. NC-1 Is Discovered
 WASHINGTON, May 17-Destroyers
 searching for the lost naval seaplane I NC-1 have found the plane and Lieu tenant Commander Bellinger and crew
 have been taken aboard the steamship
 Ionia. The report was made to the
 navy department tonight in dispatch
 by cable from Horta. Azores.
 The message to the naty department
 said:
 ] [. S. S. Harding reports crew of
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

For the first time since Woodrow Wilson became president his message opening congress will not be delivered by him before that body. The message will be wired to Washington from Paris and will be read to congress by Patrick J. Haltigan, regular reading clerk of the house. It will be the first time such message from a president has been wired from abroad
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
DOMESTIC

Republicans are ready for tcmor- rows organization of senate; dem ocrats choose Clerk for speaker; Pittman for president pro tenn. United States Judge Van VaIkenburg bitterly opposes the league COW enant.
 F. w. Kellogg retires from San Fran cisco Call; to manage L. A. Ex' press.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

VERSAILLES, May 17-tt4avas)- = Count won Brockdorff Rantzau, head of the German delegation, forwarded today to M. Clemen- ceau, a new note dealing with the Sarre canal district.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
LOCAL,

Road bond issue carries throughout valley by overwhelming majority. Mexican killed and officer near death in shooting at Tempe jail. Arizona Portland cement plant pur- big Gla water project. Lieut.. r. H. Smith of Phoenix, for rner chief of American military po- lice in Paris, held in France to face courtmartial.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
WINNIPEG |S IN GRIP OF STRIKE
 THAT TPARALYzES
No Newspapers Ticket Agents Out - Laundries Closed - Food Situation Serious - Water Supply Scarce-Phones Stopped 5000 Idle-Cafes Serve Only Union Men

WINNIPEG, May 17.-Winnipeg was calm and generally quiet at 5 o'clock. Mayor Charles F. Gray issued a proclamation urging main tenance Of law and order, in which he said:
 "1 am certain that before long a way will be found to clear up this unfortunate situation satisfactorily to all concerned"
 The mayors statement was the first announcement from any source that officials, considering the general strike situation, hold hopes for arbitration of the differ ences between union labor and in dustrial employers which caused the general strike Thursday
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

VERSAILLES, May 17. - (By the Associated Press)-count Ul- rich won Brockdorff Rantzau, for eien minister and head of the Ger man peace delegation, will leave for Berlin tonight, accompanying several members of the delegation. The party will travel in special cars attached to the regular train for Cologne. The decision to make the journey to Berlin was reached at a full meeting of the German delegates this afternoon,
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18
RANTZAl)LEAVES
 PARIS FOR HOME:
 W|THDELEGATES

PARIS, May 17.-(By the Asso- ciated Press)-Count Von Brock dorff- Rantzau, head of the German peace delegation, has started for Berlin. He left Paris at 11:10 o'clock tonight for the German cap ital.
Arizona republican., 1919-05-18

Chairman Good Roads Committee, Chamber of Commerce."
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31

house is crowded every night. There is
not standing room in the building at z
o. CLOCK, colored and white have the
house crowded. The elder, J.. 81. Ferri-
bee, will hold his second quarterly con-
ference at Bethel A. NJ. E. church, 10th
street and Ave. A, Sunday, Feb. 2.
The Rev. Mrs. r. B. Manley is visit
ing in the city and attending meeting.
All the sick people are working in the
revival meetings at this time.
i, The church is sparing no pains in
supporting Rev. Rhonenee in his great
evangelistic campaign The church
gave great surprise party after SER
vices Monday night to Rev. and Mrs.
Rhonenee and God gave two converts
to the church.
The church and friends gave Brother
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31

and Sister r. v. Robertson, 2425 5th
Ave-, surprise party on Mr.. Robert
sons birthday. He was Sc years old
Jan. 25.
Rev. I. M. Page preached q great ser
mon at Bethel A. NJ. e. church Sunday
morning with a full house.
Rev. j. P. Jackson is ill at this writ
ing. He was confined to his home on
Sunday, but there was service at his
church just the same. Rev. Jackson is
the pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist
church We are glad to say that the
good work is still moving onward in
the name of God. The good women of
the church raised in the rally yesterday
$3.50. We are glad to say that we are
working on the church every day, and
by the help of God we will be able to
complete our church in short time.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31
MEMORIAL FOR SAMUEL SKINNER
Members Of st. James A. N. e. Church,
Monmouth, I'LL, Honorod Deceased
Soldier Member

Memorial services for Private Samuel
Skinner, Co. E, 366th Infantry, who fell
at the battle Of Sedan on November 10,
were held last evening at the st.
James A. M. E. church, Of which the
soldier was member.
A large number Of the church mem
bers and friends of the local soldier
were present to pay their last respects
to the dead hero who cheerfully took
up his duties with the American army
on April 80, 1918. During the evening
a special memorial program was given,
consisting of addresses by members of
the church who were personally ac-
.quainted with the deceased soldier, and
musical numbers by the choir. The pro-
gram of the evening follows:
"America Audience.
Prayer-Rev. J. l.. Wharton.
"Nearer, My God, to Thee Choir.
Scripture reading.
cit Is Well with Ny Soul CHOIR.
Sketch Of the Life Of Private Samuel
Skinner-Miss Brown.
Address by Pastor-Rev. j. L. Whar-
ton. "
Address-Rev. Lindell.
'sOnward, Christian Soldiers
Choir.
Reading, ga Mothers Goodbye
Mrs. Alice Murphy.
Vocal and Banjo Solo-Herschel Wal
lace. AK.
Memorial to Private Samuel Skinner
Mrs. Emma Peoples.
ssStar Spangled Banner Audience.
Replacing the Blue Star with a Star
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31
COUNCIL BLUFFS NEWS.

There has been great work by the
power Of God, through the pastor and
tho great lady evangelist. Mrs. Hattie 9.
Talley Of the Chicago conference. The
Lord is giving great outpouring OF
his Spirit, and old Council Bluffs is
being stirred up as never before.
Twenty-one were added to the church
last week. People are being converted
who have had their names on the
church records for eleven years. Dur
ing this great meeting we have had one
marriage in the person Of Miss Mary p.
P0ion and Mr.. Chas. w. Medden, who
united in marriage on Wednesday even
ing ut the close Of the evening service.
This revival has already proven the
greatest ever held in Council Bluffs. The
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31
SPECIAL PROM MONMOUTH.

After being under heavy ban on
account Of the flu, we are glad to enjoy
the busy pursuits of a moving com
munity. All churches, schools, lodges
and social functions are again on the
move.
While there were many cases of flu
among our people, fortunately there
were no deaths.
i Many of our soldier boys are return
ing from camp. Il.
Rev. Harris Of Duquoin, ILL.,, held a
two weeks meeting at Calvary Baptist
church. The church was much revived.
The Presiding Elders Club of st.
James A. NJ. E. church gave chicken
pie supper last Thursday evening. A
neat sum was realized.
The funeral Of Mrs. Beatrice Bell,
who died Jan. 20 at Indianapolis, Ind,
was held Saturday afternoon from the
home Of her sister, Mrs. jamie Ford.
The services were in charge of Rev. j.
l.. Whorton. Music was furnished by
A. M. E. choir.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31
KEOKUK, IOWA.

Mrs. Jane Washington and daughter,
Mrs. Thomas Jefferson, who were visit.
ing in Chicago, were called home owing
to the death of the formers husband
and the latter's step-father.
Mrs. George Cohen is better at this
writing.
Mrs. NJ. E. Moore is sick at this
writing.
Mr.. Lewis Washington s funeral was
held at the Pilgrim Rest church Friday
afternoon. He was in the organization
of the church forty-seven years ago,
and died deacon, and as he always
took an active part he certainly will be
missed. s..a
Mrs. Solomon Williams entertained
the Sewing Circle of the First African
Baptist church. j..
Mr.. Dave Losley's mother is visiting
him.
Rev. Rowe filed the pulpit at the
First Baptist church Sunday, Jan. 10.
They held an all day service and two
prodigals returned home. This will be
day long remembered by the First
African Baptist church. ,-
We are sorry to report Mr.. Geo. D.
Foster is not so well at this writing.
Mr.. Harvey Tonnes was unfortunate
in fracturing his hand in cranking an
automobile.
Miss Clara Walker is ill at this writ
ing. ..-... ...--.. ~
Friends in the city Of Mrs. Clara
Davis Of Des Moines were shocked to
hear of her death.
Mrs. Marjorie Tonnes is able to be
out again.
We are sorry to note that Mrs John
Smith is i'll at her home with la grippe.
PILGRIM REST CHURCH.
One of Keokuk's greatest revivals is
nearing close at Pilgrims Rest church,
which is pastored by that splendid pull
pit orator, Rev. J. Sterling Moore and
his excellent wife, who know no defeat
in any undertaking. That plain speak
ing, deep thing, truly convincing man
of God, Rev. DR.. R. H. c. Sydnor of st.
Louis, preached every night for over
two weeks so ably that the good SER
mons heard by the hundreds who sat in
the psws will long live after he has
passed off the stage of action. Both
junior and seniors choirs acquitted
themselves splendidly and the song and
praise services held prior to the regu-
lar services were greatly appreciated
and helpful. Among the various SER
mons preached were tsThe Prodigal
Son, "The Handwriting on the
WALL Gospel "Put on the Whole
Armor,'' "The Business Side of Re
ligious Life After the doctrinal SER
mon Sunday afternoon seventeen were
baptized. Forty were added to the
church. '~ 81
The members and friends seemingly
Wed with each other in helping to make
the meetings a success in attendance
and along other lines. Two splendid
entertainments with the public and
membership collections took care of the
financial side. Contributions and We
Old Time Surprise Pound Parties
helped much. DR.. Mcdaniel Of Chicago
graced the congregation with splen-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Emanuel Proctor enter.
tanned Rev. and Mrs. G. 3. Waters and
family in honor OF Mr.. Proctor's sister
Mrs. Sarah Hart of Davenport.
Valentine masquerade Feb. IA A.
Bethel by Carnation Club; Al members
in this club.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31
SMILE NEVER OUT OF PLACE
u One Thinks Il Can BE, Here 10 :
Little List TO Be Used % \
Guide.

Get smile in your voice, an en-,
change suggests.
When you talk over the telephone.
When your wife tells you what you
ought to have done and you try to ex.
plain why you didn't.
When your little boy asks you for
something and you have to refuse.
When q confused woman with
scrambled mind Is buying at your
counter and doesn't know what aha
wants.
When you're selling tickets at thu
railway window and an Irritating pur.
chaser is asking forty-nine useless
questions.
When you tell the waiter to hurry
along with the food, as you have an
engagement.
When you call up the grocer and
tell him that the things you ordered
two hours ago haven't come vet. and
here it Is about dinner time.
When you're policeman and tell
an automobilist that he can't park
there. but must 60 over to the other
sido Of the street. ~.
When you're an usher In a theater
and ask somebody to rise 50 that soma
other people may pass.
When you take your husband out In.
to the next room and ask him why he
brought those men to dinner without
letting you know, SO you could have
prepared for them.
When you inform the young man
that while you cannot love him as he
asks, yet you will be a sister to him,
When you tell While and the neigh.
Dor boys not to rehearse the battle Of
the Somme on the front porch.
When you tell the bore. 'Don't 20.
Here Is your hat"
When you're busy and worried and
somebody asks you foolish question
No. 90. :. 'z0Es s7.<,s
When you meet an old friend une1.
pectedly.
Wheh the hired girl tells you she ID
sorry, but the roast IL burnt.
When the pup has gone of with
your overshoe, or your young son has
made ink marks all over an important
paper on your desk, or you can't find
your hat although you are positive yoa
hung it right there, or the missus b
not ready and you have barely time
now to get to the show If you would
see the flrst act, or you have to tell
your clerk the same thing the tenth
time, or You have done fine act with
the best Of intentions and find you're
In the wrong and everybody blames
you for It.
Smile when you say It. You'd just
as we'll. And don't you forget the tele.
phone.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31

of Gold-Mrs. Samuel Skinner.
A Tribute-Rev. Mr.. Webster OF
|Galesburg.
The church has a service flag contain
ing ID blue stars and one gold star,
which exemplifies the splendid spirit in
which the members of the church an
swered the call to defend liberty and
Justice in the great world war.