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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
AMERICAN FABLES.
THE rat AND THE PEASANT.


A Rat who found himself caught iii
Trap Appealed to the Peasant to be
Released on the grounds that he had
never Stolen any of the Cheese.
'.As to that replied the Peasant
"while you have failed to get at my
Cheese, it was only because your Pres
ence forced me to put it Beyond youl
Reach. =
Moral The Tramp VINO hasn't Stolen
u Horse Deserves no Special Credit.
THE FLY AND THE OK.
While the Ok was Grazing in his Pas.
ture a Fly came Along and Abused and
msulted him in an Outrageous Manner,
and finally Challenged him to Combat.
81 cannot Accept replied the Ok.
while your Abuse does me no Harm.
u Victory over you wcn!G bring me no
Credit
Moral The President V. Tie Bung-
town Bugle.
THE GOAT AND THE F4AWN.
A Goat which had Fallen off a Ledge
was loudly Complaining of his lll-lnck,
when the Fawn came along and OBJ
served:
although you met with Il Fall it has
saved you from the Wolf lying in wait
beside the Path you would haye Tray
eled.
IF we didn't have corns re might
break our legs. Detroit Free Press.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
MAsoNs WILL ENTERTAIN

On Thursday evening, Nov. 30, North
Star Lodge No. 2 will entertain their
friends in their hall at the corner of
West Sixth and Walnut streets. A
special effort has been made to provide
good music and such other entertain
ment as will make the evening enjoy
able and profitable to all who are
present. An elegant supper will be
given free to all who have tickets of
admission.
The programmes: Welcome address
by j. w. Sheppard, w. M: Elliston's
orchestra; Masonry From "a Woman's
Point of View Mrs. r. A. Wilburn:
Elliston's orchestra: address by Rev. T..
j. CASTOR: tenor solo, 80 Thou Who in
My Utmost Soul" (from ''Ermani "
Prof. G.. l. Holt; 'Masonry's Benefit to
the Community as Seen by a Lady"
Miss Bessie Stewart: address by J. ID.
Reeler, G. M; grand march to supper;
grand promenade.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
TUSCALOOSA NOTES.

Special Correspondence to loua State Bystander.
VIII Mason. now of Burlington, was
an Oskaloosa visitor last week.
The young mems social club under
the management of Mr.. Alexander, of
Burlington. seems to be little weak
footed, and new club under the super
vision of the young men of the city is
now on footing. Doubtlesslyit will be
a success, as our boys are noted for
their stick-to-it-iveness.
small crowd of Oskaloosa people
attended the glove contest of Harry
Lemar VS.. Jim O'Brien at Evans last
Tuesday evening. The result was that
the former proved himself far the most
clever.
Rev. j. A. Jones. of Leavenworth,
Kansas, is now passing through this
section of the country preaching the
gospel. He is good speaker and all
that heard him would willingly do so
again.
Miss May Lafayette and Miss Minnie
York visited Evans this week.
Ben Tanoll, of Chicago, is spending
few days with Oskaloosa people.
The Renix Bros, of Des Moines,
made a two days stay in Oskaloosa last
Week. i uSy ulSCouISGu SOLlC CICS
music and were highly complimented
by all that heard them.
John Woodson of Des Moines, has
been an Oskaloosa visitor for the past
week.
Miss Josie Lewis is recovering from a
week of severe illness of heart trouble.
Presiding Elder VIM. e. Wilson, of
Omaha. Neb., was in the city Tuesday.
I, f,.so IN, nclya-
loosa, having preached here two years.
Wesley Martin, of Hedricls, is visiting
in Oskaloosa and will probably locate
here.
A telegram was received announcing
the death of John Marshall, of Gales
burg, ILL John was born and raised in
Oskaloosa, and had made many friends.
All will sympathize deeply with the
bereaved family.
Miss Stella Byrd and Mrs. Nose Hall
were MuchalSinock visitors one day this
Mr.. and Mrs Comodore Lee enter
ed Rev. Jones and wife at tea Friday
evening.
A correction-Mr. Jordan Wilson and
Mrs Fannie Findley were married at
the A. NJ E. parsonage by Rev. 5. b.
Jones.
Rev. S. b. Jones and wife. and Mr..
and Mrs. A. G. Bark were visitors in
Muchakinock. last Thursday, the guests
of Mrs. C. V. Foster.
Wayman Lyceum of A. NJ. E. church
under the leadership of Miss May Buck
ner, rendered splendid program last
Wednesday evening. Refreshments
were served by Mesdames a. G. Clark,
Cora Jones. Matilda Wilson and Miss
Brown The attendance was large and
nice sum was realized.
The A. NJ T.. church will serve a
grand dinneran supper Thanksgiving.
At night the choir will render pro-
gram, opening with chorus Italia"
Queen Esther is booming. Prof.
Roberts says he never had better
chorus. PAsHA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
Couldn't sell on Credit.

Mr.. s.. IN importer in the Swamp in
New York, told a friend the other day
that ne hadn't known so dull u time as
this in all the twentynine years he had
been in business. Why said he, ''to
show you how bad trade is, a man was
passing by my place yesterday whom |
had always refused to trust. was so
anxious to make sale that | called
him in showed him some stock and in
vited him to buy on credit. He looked
u little astonished. but after a pause he
said: No. | guess not; the price is low
and the terms are satisfactory. but L
don't see what l could do with the
skins. Shoe and Le0tRer Reporter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

THE LITERARY SOCIETY.

On Tuesday evening the society as
sembled with fair audience consider
ing the fact that other meetings were
being held in the city on the same
evening. A few remarks were made
by the president, after which Mrs.
Morton sang solo, which was well
received and highly appreciated. Miss
Agnes Roy delivered a defamation in
a very pleasing manner. There We're
three numbers following which had to
be omitted owing to the inability of
persons to he present. Miss Mabel
Berry and Mesdames j. +. Blagburn
and A. L. Bell have been diligent work
ers in literary and musical development
and were greatly missed by the aud
fence. The journal, which was read
by Miss leila Davis, was excellent in
composition and thought All of the
various subjects she wrote about were
well presented and We're interesting
and gave food for thought and refec-
ton. She is growing In favor as a
Journalist. She set an enviable ex-
ample by being present at each meeting
and ready to perform her duty.
The program for next Tuesday even
ing, at the A. M. E. church at o'clock
sharp, will be as follows:
Paper. w. A. Searcey
Recitation Miss f. Gertie Davis
Solo. Miss Mabel Berry
Recitation e. g. McAfee
Solo .........M Mrs. j. f. Blagburn
"Plain Talk Thad. s. Ruff
Defamation Miss P. Landlord
Journalist. Miss leila Davis
Critic. E. G. McAfee
It is expected that all those who are
engaged in literary work or are insym-
pathy with the young people in this
work will lend their presence if not
their talents to the society each Tnes-
day evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
AFRAID OF CONFLICT.
From tie Neg Orleans Pieayw,e.

One thing is certain, and that is that
the people of this city cannot permit
the commerce of this great port to be
wrecked and ruined by any sort OF
violence. Neither race conflicts nor
any other sort of conflicts must be
allowed to destroy great shipping
industry The labor of both whites and
blacks is needed. Laborers of all
classes and both races have their rights.
and the protection of these laborers in
their rights must be maintained without
any failure or default. Protection for
all laborers in all their rights, the right
to work or the right not to work, is an
absolute necessity, and it devolves on
the mayor and the city police to give
that protection fully, fairly and de-
cisively. If they will not, or can't, then
the duty falls on the governor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Gross are improving.
Mrs. Martin Bland is quite sick.
The ladies of the Seventh street
Baptist Church open a fair this evening
in their parlors for the benefit of the
church.
A meeting was held at Mrs Martin
BANDS for the purpose of organizing
a woman's club. Mrs. Nellie Bland
read a paper.
Master Johnnie Smith is on the sick
list.
Mrs. A. C. Belts has returned from
Louisiana, Mo, where she was called
by telegram to attend the funeral Of
her husbands neice.
Mrs. Brown and Mrs. ONeal, of
Canton, were in the city last week Wis
ting Mrs. E. ID. Bland.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
KEOKUK NEWS.

Special Correspondence to Iowa State Bystdnder.
Rev. William Stevens Perry, d. D.,
l.. L. D., bishop of the Episcopal diocese
of Iowa, will officiate and preach in the
church of st. Mary the Virgin this
evening at 7:3o. assisted by Rev.
McLavain, rector of st. Johns church,
and the rector of st. Mary the Virgin,
Rev. DIR. Hartley. The service will
be choral.
Mrs. w. II, Jones is quite sick at her
home on Concert street with the rheu-
matism.
Mrs. Jennie Harris and children are
still confined to their homes by sickness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
Can You Tell Us Why

mans tooth stops aching as soon
as he reaches the dentists
A small dog has more extensive
lung power than a large cnea
Why butcher always weighs his
hand when you buy meat of him!
Why the fool killer does not sur
round the man who has new story?
Why dude who wants his NOUS
ttachc shaved off does not bring it with
hinl - Toronto Grip.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

II is said that flour mill ut Plaukinton,
Oak, has been run for the past five months by
steam produced by the heat of flax straw. The
cost of running the mill by the flax straw
power is but trife more than half what the
cost was when coal was used
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
Something Gained.

Inouirer-Does fish diet strengthen
the brain?
MISUNDERSTANDING not; but going
fishing seems to invigoratc the I'M
nrination.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

The New York S'm pronounces the late
Henry Hobson Richardson mot merely the
frst architect of our country or of our age.
but the greatest that has lived in many cen
turies.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

AS a general thing the vitality of woman
compares favorably with that of man. As a
particular thing we have noticed that widows
invariably survive their husbands.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
Married Too Young.

Friend--Why do you send your hus-
bands clothes to tailor, when all
they need is a button?
Mrs. Maniofem-Well, the fact is my
husband married so young that he
never learned how to sew on buttons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
Not at all Curious.

Old Fisherman on didn't fish long
this morning.
Amateur OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
out th--there.
ooh. Scared the fish, did they?"
CT didn't wait to see whether the
6sh were scared or not.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Rev. CASTOR will preach at the East
Side Baptist church Sunday morning
and evening. All cordially invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Miss Stella Burnaugh reports very
pleasant visit in the city of Lincoln,
Neb She was there about four weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
a summer Angel.

He-Do my eyes deceive me? No, it
Is true. One year ago, on this very
rock. you promised to become my wife.
She Ga summer belle)-Did l? Well,
never mind; you shall have the priv
ilege of imagining that ] kept my
promise.
''May I?''
eyes, indeed Siy right down here
The nurse will be along very soon, and
you may hold the baby till my husband
comes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

1t is reported that the Aborn House
will again employ colored men. Mr.
Risely is a good hotel man and knows
that guests cannot be properly cared
for without competent employees.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Services at st. PauPs A. M. f. church
Sunday morning and evening. Music
by the excellent choir. Rev. Clark,
pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Services will be held Sunday morn
ing and evening at Burns chapel on
Des Moines street. Rev. Raikes, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Mrs. Douglas Miller is improving
slightly, but her many friends are anx-
ious about her condition. Little Guy
is considered out of danger
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Cravens little
girl is getting better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Miss Eva Robinson ard Miss Stella
Burnaugh left Thursday for MARSHALL
town, where they will remain several
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Dick Wright. of Marshalltown, was
in the city a few days this week. He
is father of Herbert r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Newcll's for furniture. 61s and go
West Locust street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Extra copies of THE Iowa STATE
BYsTANDER can be obtained from our
agents at cents per copy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Miss Ham1nit, of Kansas City, Mo-,
sister of Mr.. VIII Hammit, is in the city
and will remain indefinitely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

G8- Address ALL letters and COM
munications to s'THE Iowa STATE
BYsTANDER, Des Moines, Iowa"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Monday evening the ST Paul A. M.
4. church choir sang to good sized
audience at Grace M. E. church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Before purchasing your furniture, see
Newell Bros, 6ls and go West Locust
street,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Rev. Clark is getting along nicely
andif he meets with the proper sup
port and encouragement the church
debt will be thing of the past.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
Read our Ads. every week for good
Bargains BY flrst-c class houses.
Have you paid your subscription?

Rev. Lynch was a Des Moipes visitor
this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

There will be a grand musical con-
cert given at the East Side Baptist
church Monday evening, November
10th. An excellent program will be
rendered. Let every one be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Peter Hudlin is visiting friends in the
city for a few days. He halls from
from Kansas and does not like his loca-
ton very well, but will return in few
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

The editor of this paper was sick
several days this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

When in need of coal patronize the
Goal Palace. Il is the leading coal
firm Of the city, and for prompt and eff
'ficient service is anequalled. 3l7 Sixth
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
Some Exceptions.

Wife-Therea now! This paper says
that married men can live on less than
single men.
Husband But, my dear, all of \
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

There is a counterfeit $40 note in cir
culation. We 1--we in constant fear, for
it has been SO long since we handled
one of that size that we would make an
an easy victim
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Jinlzs ION the rail)-T was talking
with an eminent physician, in the
smoker.
Mrs. Jinlls--What is his name?
''IIe didn't mention it, and l did not
like to ask"
.'Then why do You think he is an
eminent physician"
II asked him what was the pest euro
for consumption, and he said he didn't
know. Puck.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
He Saw.

Editor-Great Scott. I'll be ruined.
Why did you buy all those dry goods?
Wife-Do you see that thing in yonr
paper?
''See what?'
''This paragraph about fool women
spending all day shopping without
buying anything. I'd have you know
that l am not one of those fool women,
no. indeed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
A Necessary Institution.

(Copv,.tght, 1894, by Keppler d schoars'
mann
Stranger-What in the world do you
want with bank in such an out-of-the
way place as this?
Native Why, there's four farm
houses around here, and they all take
s.l>lmer boarders!-Puck.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

port and encouragement the church
debt will be a thing of the past
Peter Hudlin is visiting friends in the
city for a few days. He halls from
from Kansas and does not like his loca-
ton very we'll, but will return in few
days.
When in need of coal patronize the
Coal Palace. II is the leading coal
firm OF the city, and for prompt and eff
6ciept service is anequalled. 81 Sixth
avenue.
Mrs Miller and daughter, mother
and sister of Douglas Miller, are in the
city from Mt. Pleasant, called here by
the serious illness of Mrs. Douglas
Miller.
By mistake some of our subscribers
received THE BYsTANDER of November
9 instead of November 8. This was
purely a mistake and will be righted
on application.
There is counterfeit $40 note in cir
culation. We 1--we in constant fear, for
it has been SO long since we handled
one of that size that we would make an
an easy victim.
1t is reported that the Aborn House
will again employ colored men. Mr..
Risely is a good hotel man and knows
that guests cannot be properly cared
for without competent employees.
There will be grand musical con-
cert given at the East Side Baptist
church Monday evening, November
10th. An excellent program will be
rendered. Let every one be present.
All persons not receiving this paper
regularly will please report to this
Office at once, SO we can trace the error
to where it belongs. Papers are care
fully prepared for the mail at this
Office. If
A very enjoyable party was given at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellistons on
Second street Wednesday evening. A
goodly number were present and each
one was well entertained and sumptu-
ously dined.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morton enter
tanned a number af their friends
Wednesday evening. Music, cards and
social converse consumed the greater
part of the evening. Oysters and IN
fermented wine were served as refresh
nents.
The entertainment given at the A.
Il MI E. church Thursday evening was
fairly well attended The program
wis well rendered and equally we'll re-
c6ived. After the rendition of the
PROGRAM social was held in the church
pprlors.
See that your neighbor takes THE
IOWA STATE BYsTANDER. You should
be Interested in having good paper
to represent you in Des Moines and in
Iowa. Dcs Moines should furnish 1000
colored subscribers alone. We can cas-
lily get 600 white subscribers.
The ladies of the afternoon social
club met Wednesday with Mrs j.
III. Shepard at loss Fifth street. After
regular business with large member
ship present, the hostess served a most
delightful lunch. The club adjourned
to meet with Mrs. Lewis Washington
on West Center street.
The Golden Leaf Club gave most
delightful entertainment last Friday
evening, Nov. 0. The program was
well rendered and consisted of recita-
lions, quartettes, drills, etc. The club
is composed of young ladies interested
in upbuilding of the church. The
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16
How They Go.

Cigar Dealer (disconsolately)-l've
lost another steady customer Tor my
imported cigars.
Friend-Who?
'WillSins.''
ssDead?"
mo; gone off on wedding tour.
ssHe'll come back.
eyes, and then he'll begin smoking
twofers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

All persons not receiving this paper
regularly will please report to this
Office at once, SO we can trace the error
to where it belongs. Papers are care
fully prepared for the mail at this
Office. If
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

A very enjoyable party was given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Elliston's on
Second street Wednesday evening. A
goodly number were present and each
one was we'll entertained and sumptu-
ouSly dined
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

BY mistake some of our subscribers
received The BYsTANpER of November
2 instead of November 8. This was
purely mistake and will be righted
on application.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

Mrs Miller and daughter, mother
and sister of Douglas Miller, are in the
city from Mt. Pleasant, called here by
the serious illness of Mrs. Douglas
Miller.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-16

The Golden Leaf Club gave a most
delightful entertainment last Friday
evening, Nov. 0. The program was
well rendered and consisted of recita-
lions, quartettes, drills, etc The club
is composed of young ladies interested
in upbuilding of the church. The
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-13
WEATHER AND cRops.
Weekly Statement of the Texas
Weather bureau.

United States Department OF Agricul-
ture, Weather Bureau.--weath or crop
bulletin OF the Texas weather service for
the week ending Monday. p. m. Sep
TENDER 10. 1884;
Precipitation. The week opened with
fair weather throughout the State. and
these conditions prevailed until the morn
Ing OF the 9th. when the weather became
threatening and Hight local showers oc-
Cured over the greater portion OF the
State The week closes with threatening
and showery weather throughout the
State. The rainfall on an average for the
state during the week was irregular, but
was generally above the normal except
over the western portions OF the State
where thera has been a deficiency.
sunshine; The sunshine during the nrsf
ave days OF the week ranged gener1ii,
from y 10 100 per cent, while at the Close
OF The week cloudy weather prevailed.
which reduced the amount Of sunshine 10
some extent but on an average for Tho
week the amount has been nslderablV
above the normal throughout the STATE
Temperature. The week opened VIII
the temperature ranging from , 10 -
grees above the daily normal throuenea,,
the state, with the greatest exesss o,,et
the northern and central portions mn
temperature remained about statieas ~
until toward the latter part OF the veels
l'Whfn Y Ten over the northwestern unr
lions OF iNF Nit.r u1'e II nruasedl .f5n.
= 49, N't-h. b-'o@ ~'--- .---l
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-09-13

Don't fal to say word for active
In every direction In scn-
aon and out OF season. Encourage our
faotorleR both old Nnd now buy only
home products, from McmphiH cars AZ
Bughnmptou down TO bronms, II all
viii unite In utilizing the uneXcoption-
al opportunities surrounding US our
factories viii be doubled, our trade
expanded tenfold into territory legiil-
matcly our own, vacant houses VIII
disappear. Others win bee in domnud,
tho unemployed win nnd occupation,
aud prosperity VIII reign as never be-
fore John ] Latham cashier Nom
phls National bank. In nm interview
Ir the business men OF Fort worth
would tail, this way, and practice what
thoy preach the bencnclcnt results
would soon hecome apparent no build
up a thriving, prosperous city unity
OF purpose and action s necessary. No
town In the Southwest has Ereatcr ma
ural advantages than Fort Worth,
and never IN It's history has cireum-
stanoca bcen more favorable for fruit
ful results OF united patriotic effort
than now,