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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
MONEY INVESTORS WANTED

TEN colored persons to put in two
hundred dollars ($200.00) and two hun
dred dollars ($200.00) more per year for
two years, or six hundred dollars
($600.00) in all, to purchase forty-four
feet GA ft.) Of land on Center street
between Tenth and Eleventh street.
Contract and information at MODEL
DRUG STORE, cor. 18th and Center
SITS. George H. Woodson, Promoter.
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Where the Real Danger lies.

A Boston physician has sounded the
warning that there is more or less dam
ger in wearing clothes. There may be,
but the most danger. lies in the path
Of man who attempts to trip mer-
rily through this life clad In filtered
sunshine and a two days growth OF
WHISPERS.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

Atty. S. Joe Brown returned yester-
day morning from Ottumwa, where he
delivered the principal address before
the Ottumwa Branch of the National
Association for the Advancement Of
Colored People at their Lincoln Doug
lass day celebration. He reports that
about twenty members were added to
their membership roll as result Of the
meeting.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

Prof. Earnest G.. Robinson of North
Carolina, who was a student at the FIT.
Des Moines Officers Reserve Training
School, arrived in our city to assist his
brother, Rev. Geo. w. Robinson, pastor
of Corinthian Baptist church. Prof.
Robinson has been in Americas, Ga,
where he has been teaching athletic and
military tactics in the Americas Insti-
tute. He may remain here indefinitely.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

number of young girls met and or
ganized for community work and named
their, club the ''U. A. Guy Club with
Estelle Tyler, Capt; Ionic Green, End
It.; Bell Johnson, Sgt. Major; Cecil
Rowland, Sgt; Lucille Green, Corp. The
club has outlined work for the next
month. They will meet every Saturday
p M at O'Clock at the Army Club.
Mrs. Gus Nichols, club leader.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

Mr.. E. K. Knox, one, of our well
known and highly respected citizens,
has been successful in securing the po-
sition of Pullman porter and has been
ordered to report to the main office in
Minneapolis for duty. Mr.. Knox is a
deserving young man and we know he
will make good -.,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

Young Wives Club met at the home Of
mrs. I'd Mease last Tuesday p. m. An
interesting meeting was held. Meet
next Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Wal
ter Rhodes, corner 14th and Croker
SITS.
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mel; John Mathews, Guard; Geo. Gallo
way, Quartermaster. General L. W..
Green gave some very encouraging re-
marks in regard to the company pre-
pairing itself for good showing at the
meeting Of the Grand Lodge in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, in July.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

The Lightfoot Club met at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Smith last Sun
day evening at four o clock and made
all arrangements for it's End anniver-
sary, at which time they will entertain
their wives at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Carr on School st. They will also elect
their officers for the ensuing year on the
evening of March &c.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
UNIFORM RANK K. OF P.

Douglass Company No. 3 met last
Tuesday night in regular session IN
the Armory and the following officers RS
for the ensuing term were installed by
General &. w. Scott: F. D. Good Zoe,
Capt; J. H. Jett, lst Lieut. lieu y Y a,eel
Carter. End Lieut.; Z. w. Scott, he
corder; W. G.. Rhodes, Treas; Gwen
ID atkins. LIST Sgt; Bryant Carr, Sentl-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
That Terrible Headache.

Do you have periodic attacks of head
ache accompanied by sickness Of the
stomach or vomiting, sallow skin and
dull eyes9 If so, you can get quick
relief by taking Chamberlain s Tablets
as directed for biliousness, and you may
be able to avoid these attacks if you
observe the directions with each pack
age.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

h Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown Of Sc
[lalia, N. c., arrived in the city Friday
'norning to be the principal speaker be-
fore the Douglass day celebration on
Friday evening While in the city she
is guest in the 8. Joe Brown home.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
MISS BROOKS IN REcIrAI,.

Miss Aurora BROOKS, soprano, pupil Of
Mrs. Judge De Graft, will give her sec
ond song recital at st. Paul A. NJ. E.
church on the night Of Feb. %, 1919.
She will be assisted by Miss Mary Ellen
McCree, pianist, and Mr.. Chas. Woods,
Jr. All music lovers are invited. Fur
Their notice later.
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Reason Enthroned.

Because meats are 30 tasty they are
consumed in great excess. This leads to
stomach troubles, biliousness and con.
stipation. Revise your diet, let reason
and not pampered appetite control,
then take few doses Of Chamberlain's
Tablets, and You will soon be well
again. Try it.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
TO COMMEMORATE THE TWO
wASHINGTONS.

The colored citizens are preparing to
celebrate the two great Washingtons,
George and Booker, on Sunday after
noon, Feb 20, at $3.50, in a big mass
meeting to be held at the Union Con
gregational church on 10th and Park
streets. Some Of the best talent will be
secured. Look for full program in next
week s issue. -.H =
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

Mrs. Ernest Mcclure received word
that her sister, Mrs. D. Mae Lee Fine,
completed the first aid course Of the
American Red Cross with an average of
100 per cent.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

Just as we go to press we learn OF
the death of Mr.. Richard Windsor, an
old and very highly respected citizen Of
.Des Moines. Obituary will be published
IN next week 8 issue.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

I Mrs. Geo. Z. Young was taken to the
hospital, where an operation was per
formed to remove a bone which had
lodged in her throat. .F"
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
CITY LOCALS

porber WantedFirst class. $500
m.,antee and sixty per cent. l.. j.
SSsslton. 500 Mulberry ST., Des Moines,
Iowa.
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Union Congregational Church.
Tenth and Park SITS.
Rev. H. E. King, pastor.
IL q. m.-Morning worship.
1915 p. m.-Sunday school.
Christian Endeavor at 6:l5 p. m.
Lieut.. M. H. Thompson, president.
Evening services at 7:30 p. m.
Mid-week prayer meeting Wednes-
day.
Everybody invited at all Of these
services.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

Mr.. Charles G. Brooks Of 1923 Searle
st. has been sick at his home the past
three weeks. We hope for his speedy
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

For neatly furnished modern rooms
a. strangers and soldiers wives look
- over at 81 w. 14th st. Also for
nod meals call at my Cafe, 922 Center
4 Mrs. Louise Cooper.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

FOR RENT-Two east side proper
lies on paved streets at reasonable
..;ces Call Wal. S99.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14

James B. Mitchell was taken sud
denly sick last Saturday and is now con-
fined to his home on. Day st.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
For That Terrible itching,

Eczema, letter and salt rheum keep.
their victims in perpetual torment. The
onnlication of Chamberlain s Salve will
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
WITH OUR CHURCHES
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
MAPLE ST.. BAPTIST CHURCH.

MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH.
East Maple Street.
Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor.
Hoo a. m.-Preaching.
Up. m.-Sunday school.
6 p. NIB. Y. p. u.
: 7:30-Preaching.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
Cornithian Baptist Church
Fifteenth and Linden SITS,
G. w. Robinson, Pastor.
J q. m.-Preaching.
,. m.-Sunday school.
$3.50 p. m.-B. Y. p. u.
8 p. m.-Evening worship and
preaching.
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St. Paurs A. M. e. Church

18th and Croker SITS.
Rev. S. L. Brit, D. D., Pastor.
1O:45 a. m.-Preaching.
1890 p. m.-Class meeting.
p. m.-Sunday school.
$50 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
$500 p. m.-Evening worship.
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lnfaIiible indication.

When q man says he merely plays
for pastime, the Indications are hs
quits loser. Gibson Globe.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-14
Union Baptist Church

Union Baptist Church
Sixteenth and Mccormick.
Rev. M. Toomey, Pastor.
$3.50 a. m.-Sunday school.
II a. m.-Preaching.
6 p. NIB. Y. p. u. !,
8 p. m.-Preaching.
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First A. M. e. Zion Church.

Rev. E. s. Hardge Pastor.
S. E. 18th and Shaw.
1900 a. m.-Preaching.
100 p. m.-Sunday school.
6:3O p. nv. C. e. Society.
8 p m.-Preaching.
Prayer and Glass Meeting Friday night
at 8 o clock.
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Bethel A. M. e. Church
Sixteenth aud Fillmore Sta.
Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor.
IL q. m.-Morning service.
1890 p. m.-Class meeting.
100 p. nl.-Sunday school.
$3.50 p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
1880 p. m.-Evening worship.
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iN Asbury M. e. Church.
Services in Congregational Church,
&a 10th and Park SITS.
Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor.
Residence 844 18th st.
Phone Wal. S241.
Sunday School, 1000 a. m.
i Evening Service.
Preaching, 7:45 p. m.
Class Meeting, Friday, 8 p. M.
Prayer, Wednesday, 8 p. m.
Epworth League, Gas p. m.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23

Geological Survey a War-Map Printer
The contribution to the war of tbs
map engraving and printing plant Of
the United States geological survey,
department Of the interior, has not
been limited to the reproduction of
the surveys executed by the tupograph-
ic engineers, but has included the re-
printing Of photographic and British
admiralty charts In large numbers for
the navy department and Of various
military maps OF French and Belgian
areas for the war department. Motor
truck route maps and airplene route
maps have also been compiled and
printed for the use of the army, as
well as special charts and maps for
use at instruction camps. An inter
esting use of tbs specially equipped
printing plant has been the regular ia-
sue of camoufiage charts for the navy.
The regular geologic map work has
given place during the period of the
war TO these exigency calls for color
printing for military purposes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
Act Of Man Who Died Rather Than
Submit to the WesrIsome Common
~plaeeness Of Life Causes Inter.
estlnq Comment.

A newspaper item reports the sui
eide of a man who declared hat he
was tired of everlastingly laclng his
shoes and then unlacing them again.
Petty enough the act appears In the
grist of the days news, but the report
Of 1t (be 1t fact or ~fiction) fingers in
the mind till against a larger back
ground OF time 1t begins to take on
significance, even to find a place be-
side immortal acts of legend and ia
miliar attitudes OF art. Here was a
man who found the master knot of his
fate In his shoe lacings. Was he a
fool or q hero7 Alexander has fame
for an act which as Il symbol might
have much the same significance, s
resolute blow OF the sword through
the Gordian knot, which disposes of
the difficulty without solving the prob
lem. For himself the suicide had dis
missed routine with n suave gesture
and with superb finality, but he leaves
mankind In the attitude OF LAGOON,
agonizingly e%ntangled In shoe laclngs,
the serpent routine. huge, i~nsensate,
unrelaxing. In its grip man writhes
forever, hopeless of escape. To this
group the suicide waves a jaunty fare
well-"The best Of luck to you" he
says. I'm out of it, anyway"
Whatever our scorn for him, we
must admit that he voices unmistaS-
ably the eternal human protest against
routine; that ii Is really only in the
suavity Of his gesture and the supreme
6nallty of the rejection that he goet
beyond the rest OF us. The feeling
that commanded his act Is nearly the
most universal Of human Impulses.
We all rebel bitterly In the days when
heaven lies about US, and the later
shades of the prison house are nothing
more than the creeping paralysis of
hopeless submission. Only those of us
who have trodden the mill so long
that we are almost irr0 claimably sub
dued to what we work In prefer, In
such times as these when we have the
choice. counters and lcdgers TO
trenches and barbed wire. The lad
who with a whoop Of Joy filings behind
him his columns OF figures or vaults
the counter In his eagerness TO rush
into poison gas and machine-gun fire,
though his gesture is one Of bravery
rather than suavity, is that OF Alan
Brock. rather than Of Beau Brummel,
makes his rejection Of routine no whit
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
Testimonial Dinner Given
Howard R. Valentine Last Night
Bu Special correspondert.

By Special Correspondent.
WOODBRIDGE, Jan. 23-A testi-
monial dinner was rendered at the
Hotel Pines. near Metuchen last night
to Howard r. Valentine, chairman Of
he township committee. for the third
and fourth Liberty Loan drives by
the general committee OF the town
ship for the two drives and the United
War Fund Campaign. in all OF which
the township was highly successful
and went far vel the allotted quotas.
The committee of arrangements
consisted OF NJ. j. Coll, chairman, ].
NJ. Ryan. secretary: F. J. Ryan. treas
urer; +. WI Bohlen and James 2. Ger
ity. There were sixty men at the af-
fair. which was splendidly carried
out.
The POSTMASTER was +. W. Bohlep,
and toasts given were ITO Our Presi-
dent and Country" by f.. w. Chris
tie; ITO Our Boys" by W. Brown;
ITO Our Community" by NJ. ]. Coll;
ITO Our Second Line Of Defense by
j. NJ. Ryan. The response was taste
fully given by MI. Valentine.
Testimonials to the work done by
Mr.. Valentine in the war drive activ-
tiles were given by c. r. Brown, Fred
A. Whitaker. Andrew Sullivan and
John H. Love.
Mr.. Valentine was presented with
a handsome signet ring. with initials
inscribed n a diamond.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
AN ORDINANCE

To Repeal Sundry Ordinances OF the
| City of Perth Anboy
BE 1T ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF
| PERTH AMBOY:
Section L. From and after the time
when this ordinance shall ia We effect
the following ordinances and parts OF
ordfnances be repealed:
An ordinance TO provide for the is
sue OF assessment bonds" approved
September gath. 1904. (Chapter 4991.
"An ordinance for collection of as
s~essments" approved April q. 1873.
Chapter 131).
lar ordinance for the erection. re
building or alteration of ehimneys as
q protection against fire" approved
August 3. 1895. (Chapter BAD.
A ordinance to establish and Gre
ate nre department and regulate the
same in the City of Perth Amboy." APP
proved March 6. 1908. CChapter 500.
An ordinance concerning hogs" ap-
proved June IS. 1878. CChapter 1857.
An ordinance to regulate the mode
of sending INDECENT patients to the
Perth A.lboy Hospital. also the mode
maintenance of such patients. so sent
to said hopital." approved August ..
| 1902. (Chapter 464).
An ordinance to grant license and
| regulate the fees thereon" approved
June is. 1873. (chapter 134).
AN ordinance to provide for the Ii
censing and regulating OF the business
commonly known as the trading stamps
store" approved April .. 1901. (chap-
AN ordinance to reduce and nx sal
aries and compensation of city officers
April u. 1873. tchapter 1879.
An ordinance to regulate the max
sold for non-psyment of taxes and as
ssssments.' approved February %. 1855.
| (Chapter a21).
compensations Of city onicers.'" APP
proved August 10, 1875; approved
June sth. lsss. tchapter 21D.
An ordinance regarding the collec-
1873. Chapter l50).
IAN ordinance to repeal an ordinances
at which interest shall run on assess
! ments for improvements made. under
the provisions OF an act entitled An
act 10 authorize and empower the COM
other governing body IN cities of sec
ond class to set aside certain moneys
to be called The Special street Inn
e. 1880. Cchapter 4s5S'
"A supplement TO an ordinanc en-
titled. An ordinance defining duties OF
city surveyor and compensation there
(chapter ss5).
IAN ina for appointing COM
missioner TO map streets and for the
purpose of establishing with a regu-
isrity and uniformity in the location
and course OF all streets. City of Perth
Amboy." approved October 4. 1870
(Chspter 1857.
An ordinance 10 establish an assess
ment map for the City OF Perth AM
boy" approved July 20. 1917. CHAP
ter lTs).
This ordinance shall TAX effect
March LIST. 1918.
The foregoing ordinance was intro
dueed. and passed on first reading at
the meeting OF the Council held Janu-
airy 20. 1918: and will be taken up for
second ard third readings and anal
passage at the meeting Of Council to
be held February ;. 1919. In the coun-
ell Chamber. city Han. Perth Amooy,
~. T.
Dated. January e. 1918.
ARTHUR e GRAHAM,
CTS CLARK
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
Canning Demonstration to Be
Held in KeypOTt Saturday
BIZ Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
KEYPORT, Jan. 23.-There will be
a canning demonstration by the girls
OF the Canning Club" Saturday after
noon, January 25, in the public Ii
brary at 8 o'clock. The girls of this
club gave a demonstration at the
Trenton fair and come here upon the
request of many who are interested
In the work. Ladie lizard is to do the
talking and explaining and Elizabeth
Heyer will do the canning. 1t Is hop
ed that the library will be full Of
mothers and friends of the cause.
One of the club, a girl of twelve
years, canned over 100 cans of fruit
and vegetables last summer. Pins will
be awarded to the girls who have fl-
lshed the course Miss Dittmar. the
teacher. III Miss Eunice Straw will
be present and speak on the work.
This club has a sewing school during
the winter months under the direction
OF Miss Dittmar and Mrs. vadin Cur
It's.
The club has been under the aus
pices OF the Home Economic depart
ment of the Keyport Improvement AS
sociation and the following are the la
dies OF the committees: Mrs. vadin
Curtis, Mrs. Geo. II. Kahler, Mrs.
Henery e. Ackerson, Jr., Mrs. J.. P
Brewer. Mrs. A. NJ. Brown, Mrs. Ar
thur Nanbuskirk. Mrs. II. s. Burrows,
Mrs. Albert Haigh. Mrs. VIM. r. Lath-
am. Mrs. Fred Ogden and Mrs. Olive
White.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
Compass That Indicates Time.

BY a slight modification in the or
binary pocket compass it has been
transformed into a very practical time
piece for indicating the hour by the
shadow of the sun. In addition to the
usual points," there is a graduated
hour scale with the two twelves at the
north and south. The crystal by which
the magnetic needle is protected has a
line etched across It through the CEN
ter and ii is mounted in a bezel which
permits of the glass being rotatably
moved. Knowing the variation of the
compass. an adjustment of the glass Is
made to overcome it. the etched line
forming an angle with the north and
south line corresponding with the vari'
alton. The instrument being held hori-
zontally and the etched line being dt.
rected against the sun, the time is In
dictated by the needle, the point OF
which overhangs the graduated hour
scale.-Scienti1c American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
kEYP0RT

Miss Annie l.. Triton has returned
after q couple of weeks visit with hef
aunt Mrs. George Moshier, OF New
burgh, n. Y.
DR.. WaIling and his family who
have been down with sickness arc I'M
proving nicely.
Theodore Cherry, who died Monday
night from pneumonia, will be buried
tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock IRON
the house.
Mrs. George Stidfole vas hostess to
the Tuesday Card Club this week
Enough members were present to
have four tables and the first and sec
ond prizes were awarded to Mrs
Laura Campbell and Mrs. Harvey
Bronner, respectively. Mrs. :. Z.
Schanck was awarded the consolation
prize. Besides the usual members.
Mrs. Edna Cartan, of Matawan. was
also present. Refreshments conclud-
ed an enjoyable afternoon.
Miss Julia Gaub OF Madison, Is the
guest of Mrs. John OFT.
Sophie Senger, who commutes daily
TO New York, had a narrow escape
from serious injury while walking
fran Matawan Monday night. Miss
Senger a missed the trolley n
while walking was turned completely
around by an automobile. which did
not take time to stop n inquire III
she was painfully injured. Fortu-
natelyn 2 sprained ankle was the only
injury sustained.
An oyster supper will be held at the
~Keyport Free Public Library for the
benefit of the library Friday, January
Al. Oysters will be served a la carte
from 6 to s O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
ORD

Mrs. Julius Glon and daughter,
Bertha. spent Sunday afternoon ou'
of town.
ed friends recently.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Steven ana
children were visiting III
Perth Amboy sunday
Miss Florence Walters has returned
TO her home in Perth Amboy aiter
the past week with her Sis
ter. Mrs Robert Riley OF
ena
Miss Mary Hanson OF Perth Am
bay spent Sunday afternoon In town
Miss Molly Gross was q Perth Am
boy visitor Tuesday
lrx Andrew OIeson and children
visited relatives in Perth Amboy sun
day Afternoon
Charles Romer OF keasbey spent
saturday afternoon and WAN
friends IN town.
WIlliam Walters spent Tuesday
night "a Lafayette
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-23
MATAWAM

Mr.. and Mrs. John rerhune. who
have been sojourning In the south
since New Years. have returned to
their home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Longstreet
were New York City visitors yester-
day.
Councilman Frank Howard Lloyd,
principal OF two schools in Perth Am
boy, attended a principals meeting
In New Brunswick yesterday.
.Joseuh Warwick, who has been
confined 10 his home with the grip,
has returned to his position as engi-
with the Central Railroad OF
New Jersey.
Miss Annabel Alt was a New York
visitor yesterday.
Charles Heyl and daughter. Miss
Theresa Heyl. visited relatives IN ne"
City yesterday.