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New Britain herald., 1919-05-09
AMERICAN COW MAN ! HAS RICH HARVEST
During Past Year These Crooks
 Have Made S1O,oOO,OOO

Chicago. May 9.--The American confdence man reaped a harvest of more than S1O,O0O,000 last year, ac- cordinq to figures compiled by Chicago at,+bori+ies This is the approximate . n o,,nt actually collected from the credulous public by professional con- ddence operators and does not include tbe millions gathered in annually by +he various stockjobbing schemes.
 The crude devices of the old-tlmo confidence man, with his shell game three-card monte, gold brick, green coods. money changing and lemon games, have given way to modern methods, more complex and more profita ble.
 The really successful confidence men of today usually have summer and winter homes, ride in Hmousines and are aided by richly goWned women, authorities say They are educated and far moro clever than their brothers of old days whose la vorite trick in Chicago was to sell the Masonic Temple to "rube' TOT small sum or agree to make the lbuilding turn around"
 I4and-selling schemes, peddling or worthless mine and oil well stock, 5vire-tapping and fake sporting events are now the hand maidens or he modern confidence man, who matches wits with the banker, capl- talist and lawyer, instead of dealing with, the ignorant ruralitc. Nearly all Of the victims of a Chicago gang re- gently sent to the penitentiary were bankers and business men. The Sang's loot aggregated more than half IL million dollars a year.
 Fear of publicity keeps most vic- inns quiet. thus giving tho high-clas confidence man q certain degree Of Immunity. authorities say. They add that fedora! proEccuton for using the malls to defraud has been a big fac tor in breaking up gangs and recently brought about conviction of half g dozen leading confidence workers.
 From Brown. who came from De troit and made his headquarters in New York, was father of the present type of confidence man." said William X. Pinkerton, veteran detective, in striking a comparison between the old and new SWindlerS. He operated 70 years ago ard formerly was a three-card monte man. He was known as bunco steerer and won by fake lottery schemes and other crooked gambling devices. Then he invented the gold brick with which he toured the country. The green goods gamt came later and Brown had many i'm itators who picked up thousands an nually. Wire tapping and othe schemes now used were developed from those old games. The moderr operators don't bother with smal money and often clean up $100,000 1T B single deal. The old timers thought $1,000 9 big job.
 Victims are not really honest al heart, for they often enter into 2 scheme to cheat another fellow. The small-town banker and business mar has proved a shining mark for swin dlers. They cannot risk their reputa. ton by complaining. It is surprising how many shreWd business men fal into the net"
 It is estimated that S3,000,0O0 O the 10,000,.000 total was obtained ir
New Britain herald., 1919-05-09

apartment where Balzac wrote his masterpiece
 on the table stands the big china coileo pot rom which the author was wont to refresh himself, for Bal zac was mighty drinkcr of coffee. old wood cuts and original printing proolS adorn the walls. Tn the gar den 'h" Nln" that Enlzac tended still grows an" h'" beloved Iilacs have been rcplantod thcrr.
 door through which Bnl15,r used to disappear when importunatc creditors called
New Britain herald., 1919-05-09
ARTISTS HOME OPENED.
War Caused Period of Neglect;
 Trench Art to Resume.

Parls, May 2.-The home of the ia mous French author, Honore de Bal zac, in the Rue Raynouard at Passy was reopened today as an artists cen- ter. Tho house which is surrounded
 by an old world garden, had been sad ly neglected, but has now been rcstOr- cd 10 present the appearance it had in
 Balzacs time, with it's Ncstibule paint ed blue and the original oak carvings and dark red tapestries decorating the
New Britain herald., 1919-05-09
TORNADO KILLS iS

Corpus Christi, Tex, May 9.-Fis teen persons were killed last nirh+ when one of the worst tornadoes evo,, experienced in southwest Texas swont me lower Rio Grandc valley. demo, lShlhg farmhouses and doing great damage to growing crops, according to 'eiesramS received here from the storm area
New Britain herald., 1919-05-09
uNDERTAKERs GO ON STRIKE.
Hcarscs Scarce and PaIIbcarcrs Carry
 Collins in Bucnos Ayres.

Bucnos Ayrcs, May 9.-Employes of undertakcrs have gone on strike and funeral proCessions as a result, have to be made on foot. It is not unusual to see tired pallbearcrs resting the collins on street corners.
 If q hearse can be procured police mon act as guards for the hearse, while mounted police precede and fol- low the procession.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-09

Cers. A further great asset was the registration Of customers, which in- sured the grocer 'C trade without his having 10 work it up by his own per sOnality.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-09

Florida, where hundreds of confidence workers arc said to operate, partcu- jArIN among winter tourists.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-09
Boys Sailor Suits
 for S3.5O
FOR SATURDAY ONLY

FUIS SNTURDAY ONLY 100 high grade Sailor Suits with two pairs of Trousers, both long and short; navy collar, red emblem on sleeve and guaranteed absolutely fast color, made of white drill in sizes 3 to 10; regular prices $3.98 and $4.00.
 Fifth Floor.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
, NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

Notice is hereby given that the Eagle
Coal Company, corporation, organized
under and existing by virtue of the
laws of the State of Iowa, and author
lied to conduct general coal business
therein, with its principal place of bus
mess at Des Moines, Iowa, held its an
nual meeting on the 21st day of May,
1919, at its Office at Seventh and Null
berry streets at Des Moines, Iowa; that
all the directors and stockholders Of
said corporation were present or repre-
scented at said meeting and in accord
ance with Section 1917 Of the Code of
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
A S 10000 Drive. All
Expected to Help

The drive is on. The workers are
busy in the various duties assigned to
them.
The people Of Iowa, both men and
women, are expected to come to the
support of this movement.
Iowa is widely noted for the num-
Der and high character of its educa-
tional institution, but there is not in all
Iowa home or dormitory for the col
ored students.
The committee urges everyone who
has received subscription card to FL
it out and return to chairman at once.
Those who have not, committee will
mail cards to you or send in your do,,a
ton to chairman of committee.
The Mary Church Terril Club Of Des
Moines heads the honor roll Of Clubs.
Christian Culture Club of Washing ton
is second
The Grand Lodge Of Knights of
knights Of Pythians and Court Cal
anthe made generous donation at their
Eeeting in Cedar Rapids last week
and are first on honor roll Of lodges.
Rev. G. p. Jones Of Osceola is the
only minister in the state enrolled thus
far in the drive. ~.
The. people must awaken. It is not
like Iowa, the Iowa we have known
for the past two years to let any worthy
cause suffer.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
A FORMER DIES MONIES
MAN GETS A POSITION

We have just been informed that
Thomas E. Barton, formerly lived here
so many years, but now OF Washington,
d. c., has just been appointed to po-
sition through the influence of Con-
gresham Hon. G. G. Dowel and the
republican party taken the position held
by democrat, thus the good work has
at last been started to put the repub-
Iicans back into all the Offices. We con-
graduate Congressman Dowel. Mr..
Barton has been very sick. So inter
esting is his letter that we publish a
part of it.
81 read the Bystander every week
and would hardly know how to get
along without it. For through it, am
kept informed on home conditions. Then
your observations are very interesting,
and really enjoy them very much. l
suppose you have read Of the riot we
had here. 1t was quite bad, but was
confined to the Northwest and south
west sections of our city, and did not
interfere with my section at all. It was
conceded by all classes that the south
ern cracker was the cause. It is quiet
now. The better class of both races got
together, reasoned about the matter and
stopped the confusion Almost all pas
tors in the city, both colored and white,
preached about the trouble, and de-
plored the incident. If I continue to
feel better I shall soon write you an
observation from Washington. We are
all fairly well at this writing.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08

Iowa, Chapter !, Title 9, and acts amen
datory thereto, it was voted by said d.
rectors and stockholders that said cor
poration was dissolved by the unani-
nous consent of all the stockholders
and directors Of said corporation. Ar
tieles Of dissolution of said corporation
were duly drawn and signed and
acknowledged by all of the officers of
said corporation; and it was further
voted by the unanimous consent OF the.
directors and stockholders at said meet
ing that notice Of dissolution OF the
Eagle Coal Company and of the execu-
tion by the officers Of said company OF
Articles Of Dissolution, should be pub
lishea in 1.-THE Bystander,'' news
paper Of general circulation in Polk
County, Iowa, as provided by law.
D. E. sayre,
President.
E. A. Sayre,
Secretary and Manager.
81. A. Sayre,
Treasurer.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
Reason Tor Placing Wedding Ring.

Reason for Placing Wedding Ring.
The third finger II the only one
where two principal nerves belong to
two distinct trunks; the thumb il sup
piled with It's principal nerves from
the radial nerve, as are also the fore
finger, the middle finger, and the
thumb side OF the ring finger, while
the ulnar nerve furnishes the little
finger, and the other side of the ring
finger, at the point Of extremity of
which real union takes place; hence
the ancient reason for placing the
wedding ring on this finger.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
WESTERN CONVENTION NOTES.

3 Des Moines, Ia, July 80, 1919.
Dear Editor, Bystander:
It has been quite a while since the
readers of your journal have heard from
! the western rambler, therefore, I
s thought it might be interesting to the
4 readers to hear from the western con-
yention.
The sixteenth annual session of the
Western Baptist convention Of which
Rev. S. "a. Moseley of ST. Louis, is pres
{ ident, was held with the Calvary Bap-
4 tist Church, ST. Louis, Mo-, Rev. w. III.
Harris, pastor, closed its session on Sun
day evening July 20. This was the
most interesting session held since the
reorganization sixteen years ago. IT
had right to be from the fact, 1t is
4 the results Of years Of struggle. Eight
states were represented and both
branches, the Woman Is Missionary and
Educational Convention, auxiliary to
B the convention proper was indeed one OF
inspiration as well as business. This
department raised about five hundred
dollars.
The convention proper has taken on
new life The session was one which
claimed the attention of the most skep-
tic who had said, there is nothing to the
western convention. The ministers OF
ST. Louis and and Missouri who have
never had any interest in the conven-
tion frankly acknowledge their surprise
at the magnitude and accomplish
For mission and Christian education,
these being the mission of the church.
Many Of the pastors Of st. Louis and
Missouri have become convinced that
the convention i going on and they
have fallen in line for all the conven-
tion stands for.
The president, Rev. Mosley, proved to-
Be the right man in the right place,
this was expressed by all
s ne is, OF course, national charac-
ter and. in many instances made the
conyention Appear as = national baptist
copskention of = high order. We had
VIII a. Dr. 3. q. Norris, president Of
I'M Aational Baptist eo6ys tion, Dr. q
~ Gsi4e leere4aSy AZ neetionel!'
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08

department Of the national Baptist con
vention and Or. Charles ]. w. Boyd
educational secretary OF the unincorpor
ated convention, who il also member
4 OF the western convention.
The addresses of Doctors Morris and
Greggs were full of inspiration and
gladly accepted by all. DR.. Boyd = in
/ froduetory remarks gave new life to the
more than he expected
| The presidents annual address was
inspiring and constructive in his views
His recommendations were of such ma
ture as to set the pace for greater
western convention, missionary and edn-
easional progress. The interest of the
national convention, the home and for
eign mission boards and the national
educational department were all taken
care of.
The recommendations by the presi-
dent were considered to be of so much
importance and perhaps too, may be
helpful 10 others.
DIR. /. A. Thomas of Evanston, Ill,
was elected general secretary of the
budget system to raise one hundred
thousand dollars within the next three
years for mission and education DR.
Thomas is fully competent from every
viewpoint, TO fill this position with
credit to the denomination and honor TO
himself. He is man full of construc-
tive ideas and stands four square for
the development of the Baptist family
and the race. The writer was reelected
as field secretary of the convention, and
with the duty of this position is charged
with the responsibility of securing sub
seribers for the National Baptist Voice
and the Western Messenger, all of which |
Tre have consented TO do. We feel II
the two editors of these journals Will be
prompt In sending the papers TO the
subscribers there is no doubt but that
these journals win have q larger eireuia- |
ton in the west, and the Baptists VIII
be eonyersant with the Baptist affairs
which viii inspire the Baptist members |
to greater activity.
The western college cannot fan when |
Il has more than three hundred Thousand
Baptists behind it and at ITS head as
president, one possessing all those guam
ties characteristic Of real leader. he |
;s a Christian gentleman of the highest
type: scholar, an educator, an organ
izer, DIR. P. TT. Thompson.
He is a man with a vision and IS De
to construct plans that Wesr-
ern college undergo some reconstruction. |
since we have the man with plans why
not the Baptists of the west get behind
him and help make western college the
great lighthouse for this western Sec
tion Yours,
C. w. Rodgers,
Field Secretary.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
4 GREAT REMEDY.

The merits Of Chamberlain Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy are well known
and appreciated, but there is occasion
ally man who had no acquaintance
with them and should read the follow
ing by F. H. Dear, hotel man at
Dupuyer, Mont. -Four years ago I
used Chamberlain g Collie and Diarrhoca
Remedy with such wonderful results
that have since recommended it to my
friends. -
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
Lucy Brown, Defendant.

Lucy Brown, Defendant.
To Lucy Brown:
You are hereby notified that on or be-
fore the 22nd day Of August, a. D. 1919
the petition Of the plaintiff IN the
above-entitled cause will be fled in the
Office Of the clerk Of the District court
of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk
county, Iowa, claiming Of you divorce
from the bonds of matrimony on the
ground Of desertion.
For further particulars see petition,
and unless you appear thereto and de-
fend before noon of the second day OF
the next term, being the September
term Of said court, which will COM
mence at Des Moines, Polk county, Iowa
on the End day of September, 1919, DE.
fault will be entered against you ana
Judgment and decree rendered thereon.
Dated this Goth day of July, 1912
s. Joe Brown,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
AN OLD FAULT FINDER.

An irritable and fault finding d1spo-
sition is often caused by indigestion. A
man with good digestion and bowels
that act regularly is usually good ma
tured. When troubled with indigestion
or constipation take Chamberlain 9
Tablets. They strengthen the stomach
and enables it to perform its function
naturally. They also cause gentle
movement Of the bowels.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
Developing seIf-controi.

Self-control may be developed In
precisely the same manner as we tone
up I weak muscle-by little exercises
day By day. Let us each day do. al
mere exercises Of discipline In moral
gymnastics, a few acts that are dis
agreeable to us, the doing Of which
will help us In instant action In our
honr Of nesf-W. G. Jordan.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
GRANuLATED SORE EYES CURED.

For twenty years / suffered from
a bad case of graduated sore eyes,
says Martin Boyd, of Henrietta, KY.
In February, 1908, gentleman asked
me to try Chamberlain s Salve.
bought one box and used about two
thirds of it and my eyes have not given
me any trouble since.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
Asbuy n e. Church

Services in Knights Of Tabro Hall,
18th and Park SITS.
Rev. Spencer Ray, Pastor.
Phone Wal S241.
Sunday School, 1000 a. m
Evening Service.
Preaching, 7:45 P. m.
Class Meeting, Friday, 8 p. m.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08

Published every Friday by the By
sfaadsr Publishing Company, De-
Aofnes, Iowa Once in Chemical
building, corner Seventh and Anl-
berry streets Phone, Walnut 500.
Entered 1t tie postohcs - eeeond
1855 matter.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08

SaXteenth o0d E1lnOze o..
Rev. II. A. Perry, Pastor.
III O. m.-Nornin2 service.
1880 p. M. Class meeting.
100 p. m--Sunday school
$50 p. Christian Endeavor.
1880 p. m-Evsning worship.
Prayer, Wednesday, s p. M
Epworth League, 6:45 .. N.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
CHURCH OF GOD AND SAINTS OF
CHRIST.
s2s 18th {

S2s 18th st.
Elder z. ". Pittman, Pastor.
Preaching every 4th Sunday a. II.
n:30.
Preaching every Sunday evening,
1880.
Preaching every Wednesday evening,
1880.
Preaching every Friday evening, 1880.
Services all day Saturday.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-08-08
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the District court Of the State OF
Iowa. in and for Polk County, septem-
Der term, A. D. 1919.
Solomon Brown, Plaintiff,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-10-17
MUST WAIT TO BEGIN SUIT
AGAINST RAILROAD COMPANY

Attorneys for Hersel Manley Of
Owosso.. have commenced suit for the
second time against the Ann Arbor
Railroad and the director general of
railroads, for $4,000 damages for
injuries sustained three years ago by
Manley while employed by the COM
pany.
The service obtained on B. F. Lab
man, Owosso agent for the company
in the first suit, was quashed by the
court on the grounds that Lahman
was not an employe of the company
but of the government.
In the Manley case, it will be neces-
sary to wait until the government re-
'linquishes control of the roads before
service can be obtained. To provide
against the case being outlawed by
the statute of limitations, alias and
plurise summons will be issued.
Pardee and Day represent the plain.
tiff.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-10-17
SOLDIERS, ATTENTION!

The Bureau of War Risk Insurance
wishes to emphasize the importance to
service men of one of the provisions of
the War Risk Insurance Act upon the
fulfillment of which may depend the
validity of their claim to compensa-
tion under the Act.
The War Risk Insurance Act pro-
vides that "No Compensation shall be
payable for death or disability which
does not occur prior to or within one
year after discharge or resignation
from the service, except that where,
after a medical examination made
pursuant to regulations, at the time of
discharge or resignation from the SER
vice, or within such reasonable time
thereafter, not exceeding one year, as
may be allowed by regulations, cerv
tificate has been obtained from the
director to the effect that the injured
person at the time of his discharge or
resignation was suffering from injury
likely to result in death or disability"
Many discharged men are not fami-
liar with or are inclined to disregard
this provision of law and are allowing
their rights Hereunder to lapse.
Request for the certificate mention
ed above should be made to the Chief
Medical Advisor, Bureau of War Risk
Insurance, Washington, d. c.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1919-10-17
Attention. Soldiers, Sailors and Ma
vines.

Attention. Soldiers, Sailors and Ma
rines.
Shiawassee county Red Cross invites
all soldiers. sailors and marines engaged
In the recent world war TO testimonial
banquet at the armory, Owosso, Tues.
day evening, November 1tth.
In order that arrangements hay be
made for all service men in the county,
It is requested that name and address
be mailed Mrs g. o. LJripg. chairman
of Invitation committee, Owosso, not
later than November /.
Cards of admission to banquet will be
mailed all whose names are filed as
above specified. This plan will insure
q seat at the BANQUET table to every
os sends in his name.
The Red Cross appreciates the spirit
shown by the loyal soldiers Of the coun'
ty, and is taking this means of making
slight recognition ofits regard for those
who defended our homes and institu
tione. Shiswassee Chapter Red Cross