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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16
COLORED MEN ON q. o. p.
PLATFORM WANT
SUGGESTIONS FROM RACE

New York, March 26.-The five col
ored members Of the Republican party s
Committe on Platform and Policy, re-
Gently appointed by Will H. Hays,
chairman of the National committee,
desire to hear statements from colored
people throughout the country as to
what the Negroes in the United States
expect and demand from the Republi-
can party.
Each interested person is requested
to write at once to any one of the five
members stating, as briefly as possible
his views as to those things which the
colored voters Of the United States wish
presented to the Republican party for
Incorporation in the platform and adopt
ion in the policies Of the Republican
party. .f,S5
The members Of the committee are:
Robert R. Church, 391 Beale Aye, Mem
phis, Tenn; Dr.. Sumner N. Furniss, 132
w. New York street., Indianapolis, Ind.
James Weldon johnson, 20 Fifth ave,
New York City; William II. Lewis, Old
South Bldg, Boston, Mass; Roscoe
Conkling Simmons, 3l5o State street,
Chicago, Ill.
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Chicago and Illinois
Negroes Oppose
Lowden for Wood

by Lowden s manager with lot of
scorn. They grinned sarcastically and
seemed to think it huge joke that
anybody should think he could come
into Illinois and make them the least
trouble. They laughed when republi-
can congressman and one or two demo-
crats replied to N. w. MacChesney,
chairman of the Illinois campaign for
Wood, saying Illinois was solidly for
Wood. But since the arrival in the city
of several down state visitors, some
friendly assurance has disappeared and
the governor s friends have set to work
to nail some planks on his political
fences right here in his own home state.
They won't admit any such thing at
his headquarters in Chicago, or in
Springfield, but from reliable sources
come reports Of their sudden activity
which are known to be correct.
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CLINTON ITEMS,
"a A Rush.


Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Culberson enter
tanned the members of the Iowa social
club and the Twentieth century club at
their home on Friday evening April 9
in honor of their third marriage ami
versary. They were the recipients of
tokens of esteem by their friends who
wished them many happy returns. Two
course supper was served and an enjoy
able evening was spent by all. .
Mrs. Anna Allen widow of VIM. Allen
Civil war veteran passed away Thurs
day April at 2:15 p. m. The deceased
was born in Clarksville, Tenn. and was
married to Mr.. Allen forty-four years
ago. The relatives who survive her
are VIM. Allen Jr. an only son, and
his wife, sister Mrs. Mary Daniels
Her funeral was held on Saturday af-
ternoon from her late home, 116 Third
avenue. Rev. w. W. Russell, pastor of
the Second Baptist church assisted by
Rev: R. Thomas, pastor Of Bethel, A. M.
E. church.
The Misses Genevieve Bush, Isabelle
Thompson, and Master A. Rogers Bush
were over Sunday visitors at Iowa City
guests Of Curtis G. Bush and other
Clinton boys at the Iowa university.
The Faster program rendered by the
members of Bethel A. M. E. Sunday
school was very interesting one. A
large number were in attendance, all
speak highly of the entertainment.
Messrs. Fred Slater, Roscoe johnson
and Curtis Bush were the guests of
honor at a dinned rendered them at
the home of Rev. and Mrs. Thomas on
Monday evening March 20 before their
return to college duties at Iowa City
Rev. and Mrs. w. w. Williams of
Museatine are spending the week in
Clinton getting their household effects
settled in their newly purchased prop
erty We are glad the Reverend ex-
poets to make this his home eventually.
Miss Genevive Bush leaves for Chi
cago Wednesday after two-weeks va
cation from duties in the Chicago post
Office. -
A large and appreciative> audience
greeted sthe Twentieth Century band
IN the concert given by them on Mon
Gay evening March 20 at Bethel A. M.
z. church. The boys are playing good
Everything looks favorable for good
7 1lme m at the dancing party to be given at
Liberty hall on Wednesday evening Ap-
ri IA by the members Of the Iowa social
club.
Rev. Thomas expects to attend dis
,nct conference this week in Rock Is
land.
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H. H. PACE AND HANDY IN
TENDED TO PURCHASE HOME
FOR COMPANY

On March II, the Henry Astor estate
embracing over 100 houses and stores
iE the Times Square section of New
York was sold at auction under court
sanction to close up the administration.
This property once farm had long
since been occupied by typical city
structures, both in business and resi-
dence. Much of this is occupied by
theatres and business enterprises asso-
ciated with the theatre. Such as was
not so occupied along Broadway, Forty
fifth or forty-sixth street very naturally
was desired by the fast expanding
Broadway interests. .
This sale held in the beautiful and
famous ballroom of the hotel Astor
goes into the world s history as the
greatest auction of the age, measured
by any standard-the value of the
property sold, the wealth represented,
the number present, the historic interest
Of the scene Of the sale.
It is not surprising then that the
arctioneer should have commemorated
the occasion by having large group
photograph taken during the sale.
This picture discloses that among
the bidders, our race was represented
by Messrs. Henry H. Pace and w. G..
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Chicago, Ill.-In recent speech, Gen.
Leonard Wood said, "The farmers con
stitute full third of our population
and the welfare of the nation is prac-
tlcally bound up with theirs. Yet the
benefits of modern civilization have not
been extended to our rural communities
in any such measure as they have a
right to demaEa!. Education for farm
children should be universally access
ible.
Chicago, 1ll.-There has been a drift
ing into Wood headquarters in Chicago,
a steady stream of reports showing
that the general is going to get lot
more votes in this state at the April
13 presidential preference primary than
some of the wise politicians were will
ing to grant when he entered the Him
ois race.
Wood IS entry in Illinois was greeted
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rooms added much to the beauty of the
decorations. The evening was spent in
games and dancing and at the closing
hour booklets were distributed which
were in the shape of triangle, rep
resenting the Greek letter, Delta and
inside were the names of the members
of Delta Sigma Theta. The out-of-town
guests were the Misses Genevieve Bush,
Isabel Thompson and Master Roger
Bush of Clinton, Iowa. Mesdames Aur-
thur Jackson, G. Mack and DR.. VIM. H.
Beshears of Cedar Rapids. The Delta
dinner on Sunday afternoon was the
conclusion of the celebration.
The Sunday school which is held
every Sunday at $3.50 is progressing
nicely
Mrs. J. L. Dameron is on the sick list
this week . .5rs-a. -...
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Y. W. G. 4,


Beginning Sunday April IS, and con-
tinuing throughout the week ending
with the Merritt recital at st. Paul A.
M. E. church on Thursday night, will
be the formal opening Of the Tenth
street Y. w. G. A. center.
The usual vesper services will be
held Sunday at 4:30 p. m. Everybody
is cordially invited to attend.
The women will have charge Of tho
special program on Monday night. Tho
program on Tuesday night will be in
charge Of the men, while on Wednesday
night ths various girls organizations
large number will attend all Of the open
ingfestivities
A group Of young ladies met last
week and organized the B. G.. U. club.
They are planning to give county
Fair in the near future.
The Sunset corps composed of twenty
two grade school girls gave Japan
ese Tea party at the center Tuesday
afternoon.
On Tuesday evening small group Of
Industrial girls met at the center to
make plans for an organization
A number of high school girls met at
the center Wednesday night to fur
ther plans for their organization.
The Busy Bees meet every Thurs
day afternoon. . --.
The Sunbeam corps meets every Fri
day after school. s..
All young people who are taking part
in the pageant for the M. E. conference
will please meet Saturday 1880 p. m.
at the Center.
Don't forget the Merritt recital for
benefit of Y. w. G. A. camp, Thursday
evening April % at ST. Paul A. M. E.
church.
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DR.. A.E. LIES TAKES
CHARGE OF UNION CON-
EDUCATIONAL CHURCH

than the pulpit orations. It is
service supreme. He is alive with
the National and radical movement
and advancement of all patriotic move
ments of this country and certainly to
make a contribution to what is to be
an ideal democracy.
He will take up the work of Union
Congre gational church the week of April
25 and of certain Sunday April 25.
Those who have already heard Rev.
Lilies are fully impressed with his
forecful sermons and are enthusiastic
in the belief that he will be great
asset to the community to which he
comes,
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16
FRED'K DOUGLASS FOR III
HALL, OF FAME.

New york-Nominations received for
the Hall of Fame at New York univer-
sity, to which fourteen names will be
added this fall, include Barbara rrle,-
chic, heorine of Whittier's poem; Susan
B. Anthony, pioneer worker for womens
rights, and Frederick Douglass, Negro
publicist, statesman and journalist. The
nominations, which close May l, will
be considered by the senate Of the uni
versity and the names approved by the
senate will be submitted to the board
of electors.
Douglass is the first Negro suggested
to have his name made immortal by
being inscribed in the colonade at the
university.
The name of Barbara Frietchie was
urged by many women's patriotic or
ganizations.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16
BUXTON BRIEFS.

Mrs. l.. B. Foster the beloved wife
of Mr.. Clayton Foster who departed
this life at their palatial home Satur-
day a. M. was known throughout the
community and state for her philan-
thropic deeds and service to those she
came in contact with. The funeral ser
vices were held Tuesday afternoon from
Mt. Zion Baptist church with Rev. Jas:
A Meyer officiating. The Household
Of Ruth and Guiding Star chapter OF
o. f. S. participated in the ceremonies.
The esteem in which she was held was
attested to by the gorgeous floral offer
ings sent in by friends from Chicago,
Des Moines. Waterloo, Oskaloosa, Mason
City, and from this community.
Mrs. S. Joe Brown, worthy grand
matron of Electa Grand chapter OF ..
|E. s. for Iowa jurisdiction made her
official visit to Guiding Star chapter
Wednesday p. m. and gave an illus
trated lecture on the work of the order
which was very interesting as well as
instructive while here she was the house
guest of her sister, Mrs. E. F. Jones.
Mesdames Alice Flowers, Susie Liv-
ingston, Lulu Bishop, j. d. Hopkins
and Kittie Richardson who were called
here by the passing Of their aunt, Mrs.
Foster are the guest of their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Jones.
Precinct No. 2, Bluff Creek township
at their caucus Wednesday night elected
the following delegates: Jacob Wilson,
Greene, Martin, W.. Jones, Charles
stiggers, Isiah Lewis, J. o. White
Dau Smith, -.- -.|
Miss Edythe M. Jones, who is
making her home in Waterloo with
is making her home in Waterloo with
her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. j. d.
Hopkins accompanied them to Buxton
to attend the funeral of their aunt, Mrs:
L. B. Foster while here she is guest
of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. +. r.
Jones. O.
Mesdames Camp and johnson OF st.
Paul are spending few days IN. bu&-
ton the guests of Mrs. Eva Yancy.
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v M q. A.

The men g meeting held last Sunday
afternoon was indeed a splendid one.
Rev. Lyles who is temporary taking e
charge of the, Union Congregational al
church gave most helpful address.
The song services were led by DR.. w.
II. Lowery. ..
Owing to the formal opening of the
Tenth Street Y. w. G. A. center the reg
ualr Sunday afternoon mems meeting e
will be suspended until Sunday April
25 at $3.50 o'clock when Rev. G. w.
Robinson vii speak. Come and bring
a friend with you. The meeting is for
your boy, your friend.
All members of the committee of man
agement are requested to be present, at
their regular monthly meeting Saturday
evening at O'Clock at Union Congre-
pational church.
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For Consultation.

Mr.. L. H. Farnham, prominent drug
gist of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: "Cham-
berlain g Tablets are certainly the best
thing on the market for constipation. -
Give these tablets trial. You are GER
tain to find them agreeable and pleasant
in effect. Price 25 cents.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16
DANCING !
Saturday Evening
April 18th, Masonic
Hall 18th & Center SITS
Featuring
Geo. Bell of St. Joe,Mo.
Celebrated Jazql lViolinist
With Dysart's Syncopa-
ted Jazz Orchestra
Welcome All
TO STAGE PAGEANT.

As special feature Of the general
conference that will be held in this
city the entire month of May, there
will be staged at the city auditorium
sixteen pageants one of which will be
made up of representatives of Colored
people, therefore all persons interested
in showing the developement of the race
are asked to be present on Saturday
evening at eight o'clock at Y. w. CEN
ter at Tenth and Center streets.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16
BRAITHWAITE, EMINENT
CRITIC, NAMED FOR
HALL OF FAME,

New York, N. Y, April s-The April
number Of Vanity Fair has nominated
William Stanley Braithwaite, the Bos
ton critic and poet, for place in the
American hall of Fame. The recon-
mendation is accompanied with fine
portrait of Mr.. Braithwaite.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16
IOWA CITY ITEMS.
DELTA SIGMA THETA.
mildred T Griffin.)

(Mildred l. Griffin
A party Saturday April 10 marked
!he beginning Of festivities in celebrat-
ing y, the first birthday of Delta chapter.
me artists Of the home displayed their
skll in decorating the rooms with the
sorority colors Of red and white. Bas-
shets OF red and white roses and palm
trees arranged throughout tho several
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16
EX-SLAVE Is DEAD, WORTH
$15O,OOO HAD So CAPITAL

Kansas City, Mo-, March 30.-Wil-
liam Price, 81, former Virginia slave,
died here Tuesday, leaving fortune
estimated at $150,00O. His total capi
tai was So when he came to Wyandotte
county fifty years ago.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16
BOSTON STREET RAIL-
WAY REFUSE COLD MEN
FOR MOTORMEN AND
CODUCTORS

Boston, Mass.-M w. Bullock of Bos-
ton charges that the trustees of the
Boston ELEVATED refuse to employ
Negroes as conductors and motormen
because of their color. He asked the
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16

committee on labor to report
a bill that would oblige managers of
street railway companies to extend
esequal opportunity for employment
to all citizens.
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ATTORNEY JAMES B. MORRIS
Wishes to announce that in connec-
tlon with his law and real estate busi-
ness, he is also writing all kinds of
fire insurance, and is able to furnish
his many friends with the best pro-
lection obtainable at particularly
low rate. Insure your house and
furniture to-day.
Phone w. 7l8 907 Walnut St.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-04-16
CoLORED VOTERS BARRED
~ I'M AI.ARAAG

Montgomery, Ala, April 1.-Colored
voters will not be permitted to vote
in the Democratic primaries May IL.
They may have vote in the general
election Of November.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-08
One of the Things
Salvation Army Does

Babics-Fat growing babies, skin
ny, quiet babies, there are all kinds
Of babies in nurseries of the twelve
Salvation Army Rescue and Mater
nifty Homes throughout the Western
States. Last year one thousand and
lightweight girls found sanctuary
there. And for twenty-six years no
bewildered, helpless girl has sought
shelter a tone Of the Army homes in
vain.
She is welcomed with real sym
Dathy, genuine love, she finds no
holier than thou attitude there. Two
things she must promise upon enter
ing: First, to remain in the home
at least three months, and second,
not to give her baby away She is
charged nothing for her room and
board.
She makes the pretty little gar
ments for her baby; she learns some
useful work with which she can sup
rcrt herself and her child and when
she leaves she takes her kiddie with
her. There are people who say that
woman can never Come back.
But ninety per cent Of the girls who
leave the homes go straight.
One Of the Salvation Army Res
cue and Maternity Homes is located
at Spokane and another is to be
erected at Boise in the near future.
This is one phase of the Salvation
Army work the public is asked to
support April 7-16.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-08
NEVER-LET-UP
AGITATION DE-
VELOPS PUB
Lie OPINION

Labor's nonpartisan political ac-
tivity cannot be estimated by vic
tories alone.
The defeat Of numerous reaction
aries is not the sole gain Of major
Importance is the agitation, the edu-
cation, the molding Of public opinion
that makes possible the election Of
candidates pledged to the cause of
justice, followed by remedial legis-
lation.
Nothing can withstand the white
heat glare of an aroused and intel
ligent public opinion.
1t is the foundation Of all progress
in government. 1t is lasting when
based on the thought that a particu-
lar wrong affects society as a whole.
When workers first urged free pub
lie schools, the plan was ridiculed,
but constant agitation convinced the
people that ignorance is a menace
Then, free schools became fact.
Labor's agitation against child la
Dor, for the secret ballot in public
elections, for a shorter work day, or
for living wage, did not succeed I'M
til people caught the point that So
ciety would be benefited if the
changes were made. Agitation made
new viewpoints possible.
This public opinion has no connec-
ton with hysteria and fads of the
moment, that are based on emotion
and sentiment and not on reality and
facts.
No public official dares ignore real
public opinion. 1t sweeps aside OPP
position to its distates It silences
a venal press and every other de
fender Of special interests.
This public opinion cannot be had
for the asking. A single resolution
is no. sufficient to start its resist
less sweep. Few men abondon long
held views, or stir themselves to act
against social injustice by reading
one protest
Special privilege does not yield
because Of one declaration.
Public opinion is a golden prize.
1t is only for those who capture it
by ceaseless work. either by deaden-
ing the conscience Of men, or by
constant agitation that finally awak-
ems that conscience.
The non-partisan political program
Of organized labor offers wide fields
for this agitation The story of la
bor's social program should be told
on every political rosrum, should
be the test in every assemblage Of
citizens from now until the November
elections
The story Of labor's ideals, its pur-
poses and its plans is the story Of
American ideals, of freedom, equal
ity and right relations between men.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-08
SOARING THE PUBLIC

The tine has come when a plain
program of public cooperation can
be condemned in the public mind by
labelling it Socialism and l. W. W
ism.
American citizens may be little
hazy about what Socialism and |. W.
W.-ism stands for, but their under
standing is perfect in the matter of
a declaration for a state-owned sugar
factory, and publicly owned terminal
elevators and flour mills.
And these citizens know that the
farmers Of North Dakota although
charged with Socialism and |. w.
W.-ism stuck strictly to their pro
gram, and that enactment of tht
program neither destroyed the home
and family, nor did it institute a
reign Of anarchy and violence in that
state.
The Bolshevik DOGGY is losing its
force as a political argument against
the average American citizen. When
directed against our own farmers
and neighbors these arguments" are
especially NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Daily
American.
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TWO DAYS ONLY
No Charge for Examination

The doctor in charge is a graduate
in medicine and surgery and is licensed
by the state of Washington. He visits
professionally the more important
towns and cities and offers to all who
call no this trip consultation and ex-
animation free, except the expense Of
treatment when desired.
According to his method of treat
ment he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers Of
stomach, tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his credit many wonder
full results in diseases of the stomach,
liver, bowels, blood, skin, nerves,
heart, kidney, bladder bed wetting
catarrh, weak lungs, rheumatism,
sciatica, leg ulcers and rectal all
ments.
If you have been ailing for any
length of time and do not get any
better do not fail to call, as improper
measures rather than disease are
very often the cause of your long
standing trouble.
Remember above date, that exami-
nation on this trip will be free and
that his treatment is different.
Address: 1886 Boston Block, Mime
apolis, MINI,
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Does Not This Mean
A Cement Monopoly?

1t has been repeatedly asserted by
cement representatives that the Car
lyon bill does not give monopoly
to the Portland cement trust. The
Spokesman-Revie believes that IN
spite Of the clever wording Of the bill
the voters will conclude that it does
create this monopoly.
Study this clause in the bill and
note carefully the word "impractlc-
able
The highways constructed or I'M
proved under the provisions Of this
act shall be finished with a wearing
surface of Portland cement concrete,
bitumlnous concrete, asphalt, brick,
wood block, stone, or other material
equally permanent and durable, not
less than Is feet in width, laid upon
Portland cement concrete base Of
a minimum thickness Of five inches:
Provided that if the state highway
commissioner shall deem it imprac e
ticable to improve any portion Of
the highway herein described by
paving as herein provided, the state
highway board may provide for the
Improvement Of such portion Of The
highway in such manner as in its
Judgment will best accommodate
travel thereon.
The Standard dictionary gives the
meaning Of 'impracticable" as i'm
possible Of performance
Thus the bill directs The highway
commissioner to pave on Portland
cement concrete base unless, in his
judgment, &c Is impossible Of accom-
phshment Regardless Of the price
apparently ne must use cement, if
there is any - be had.
If this is not the effect q this
paragraph why did the cement people
want it n the bill
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-08
Civil Service
Examination

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that a first
grade clerical examination will be
held in this city on October 90,
1920 Vacancies in the position Of
file clerk, in the federal classified
service, salaries from $1,000 to $1,000
per annum, the future vacancies re-
curing similar qualifications, at this
or higher or lower salaries, will be
filed from this examination.
For information and application
blank, form 1872, apply to the local
secretary, Board Of Civil Service Elk
aminers, at the Post Office, this city,
or to the secretary, 18th United
States Civil Serfice District, 3O3 Post
Office Building, Seattle, Washington.
The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-10-08
Gompers Up In the Air

Rochester, y. Y, Oct president
Campers missed railroad connections
at Buffalo to keep an appointment
to address the convention Of the In
ternational Association Of Machinists
in this city. The trade unionist was
rugged out as an aviator and made
the trip via airplane in % minutes
have often been accused of be
ing up in the air. he told the ma
chinists, but this is the first time
| was up $500 feet"
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