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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
MISS IDA B. WELLS.
THE FAMOUS YOUNG CoLORED
EXPONENT OF A PERSE-
CUTED RACE.
So Loved Her People That She Sacrificed
All That They Might Receive Justice.
Our Wrongs Discussed.

Miss Ida b. Wells. cditress, orator
and philosopher delivered a very inter
esting lecture on the outrages in the
south by the pro-slavery element, in the
Y. Nj. C. A. auditorium Tuesday even
ing, September IL. Miss Wells for a
number of years prior to 1892 had been
a resident of the south and was by pro-
fession an educator, having taught
school in Mississippi and Tennessee.
The field of labor being rather small
and feeling the extreme need of having
more potent medium by which to ele-
vate and christianize her prosecuted
race, she invested her savings in a
newspaper, which by the way, is the
greatest medium the world has ever
known. The name of this paper was
the Memphis Free Speech and no word
need be spoken at this juncture con-
corning its worth and influence for
good, as the paper was too widely
known and quoted to call forth any
words of commentator other than it
was alandable undertaking and grand
success. In connection with her school
work she edited the Free Speech, acted
as advertising solicitor and assumed all
responsibility. The paper tiourished.
Her editorials were discreet. Her posi-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
QUIETLY MARRIED.

On Saturday evening Septem Der 5. a
party consisting of Miss Sara Nash. OF
st. Louis, Miss Edith Birnev of Des
Moines, Miss Mary Reynolds of ST.
Louis, and Mr.. VIM. Gordon of st.
Louis, wendell their way to the parson-
age of st. Ambrose church and at 7:3o
Rev. Father Flavin united in marriage
Miss Mary Reynolds and Mr.. VIM,
Gordon.
Miss Mary Reynolds is neice of Mrs.
w. A. Birney. Miss Reynolds has until
recently been teacher in the high
school of st Louis. She graduated
with honors in 1855 and has been a
teacher for the past six years, teaching
mathematics, Latin, literature and
rhetoric She also has a good knowl-
edge4of French and German. She was
born in the city of sparta, Ill, and
reared in the city of st. Louis. Miss
Reynolds is a young lady of pleasing
manner, a good conversationalist and
we'll informed on the current topics of
the day and with the best writer's in
literature Mr. VIM. Gordon is from
the SAINT CITY. lie ID d StfduStI IL ILLS
city but has made an excellent impre>-
sion by his gentlemanly .deportment.
He is a barber by trade and is now in
the employ of ~. A. Birney, one Of the
pioneer BARRIERS in the city. We believe
that if industry and frugality will
bring prosperity and happiness. Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Gordon will have more
than the average family. The BY
sTASDEg wishes them long and happy
journey through life's paths
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
BURLINGTON BUDGET.

Special Correspondence to ioapa State Bystander.
A handsome gold watch was pre-
sented to Mrs. J. N. White by her hus-
band. as an anniversary present. they
having been united in the holy bonds
of ma, rimony nine years the 4th day OF
September. We rejoice with MI. and
Mrs. White to know, that such love and
fidelity has crowned the nine years OF
their married life and Trust that at the
expiration of another nine years they
may be enabled to show their great
appreciation for each other in as equally
great demonstration.
Miss j. Smith Of Monmouth, Ills,
was the guest of Mrs. ID. Lewis for the
past three days. She returnsd to her
Monmouth home this week.
A very pleasant surprise party was
given at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
u. Watkins in honor OF Mr. r. Benton,
WHO has been visiting them for some
tame Mrs. Benton's friends hearing
Of her anticipated departure. concluded
they would give her little surprise by
calling on her at an unusual hour at
nignt. 1t was, in fact, a surprise to
the entir, household as none OF them
had any knowledge whatever OF the
affair. A very pleasant time was en-
joyed by al present.
Mr.. Alexander and Oliver. the genial
proprietors of tide colored boarding
house on South Main street, have moved
to Ottumwa, where they intend to
carry on the same kind OF business on
grander scale, We will miss their
pleasant company very much, but we
heartily wish them success in their new
quarters
Hazel White, the little daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. III. White, has been
visiting in Keokuk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter King are the
proud parents of another bouncing
baby boy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
SOCIAL AMENITIES.
The " idower has the Conceit Taken o
OF Him.

Z he " idower Has the Conceit Taken Out
of Him.
The physician in one of the inter
the general storekeepsr is a widower
with an idea that he is irresistible
among the ladies. The doctor drives
an aged mule called Jane to his gig.
says the Detroit Free Press, and the
widower more than once, when he
has met with the doctor with a lady
in his gig, has guyed him for not
driving better animal. The other
day the doctor appeared in the store.
There's a friend OF mine out here
wants a bale of hay" he called to
the proprietor. who was at the far
en-
whats his name?" inquired the
widower.
lit isn't his, it's a her" cor
rected the doctor
.,Oh. ah. lady?' smiled the wild
over, take me out and introduce
me )"
Ger ainly." responded the doctor.
wait till | slick up Bit and
the widower washed his face and
hands. combed his hair, put on a
collar and coat, gave himself a
brushing aad started out with the
doctor.
How old is she?'' he asked as
they reached the door.
'.About Is or 10, | should say.
MARRIED."
"Oh no. and as the doctor stepped
OUTSIDE the storekeeper stepped be-.
hind the counter and slipped a pep
permint drop into his mouth. He
thought the lady was in the gig
st3nding at the rack, and just as he
reached it he straig his neck
tie again and cleared his voice and
the doctor stopped.
Jane" he said blandly. let me
present Mr.. Blank. the gentleman
from whom you will get the bale OF
| hay" and Jane stuck out her nose
! to the widower in such pleasant,
friendly manner that he was utterly
! overcome, and with a snort he
| turned and fed back into the store.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
KEOKUK ITEMS.
baby boy

Special Correspondents to Iopa State Bystander.
Harry johnson Will return to Peoria,
H., tonight.
Johnnie Wilson, the only son of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Wilson, died Monday
night, Sept. 10, at 12 o'clock, after two
weeks illness, of typhoid fever, aged 16
years He was a worthy member of
Seventh street Baptist church. He was
also young member of the order of
Odd Fe lows.
Rev T. L. Smith, who has been
pastor of the Pilgrim Baptist church,
for eleven years, rendered his resigna-
ton at the close of service last Sunday
evening to the surprise of his congre-
CATION and many friends.
Mrs. Edward Bryrnt and children are
in the city visiting.
Rev. DR. Hartly, rector of st. Mary
the Virgin, is taking special course OF
ear and eye treatment at the college OF
physicians and surgeons, which is now
in session in this city
Mrs w. III. Shortridge was on the
sick list two days last week.
The ladies' auxiliary Of st. Mary the
Virgin will hold a social at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Orange Fields Thursday
evening. Sept. 49, Committee, Mrs.
Henry Teubean, Mrs. Albert FIELDS,
Mrs. Minnie Fields.
Mrs. David Malone is on the sick list.
It is expected that a car will be
chartered from here to Chicago, H.,
for the accommodation Of many who
desire Il, attend the general conference,
TIE car will leave here on the 9th
inst. Should success attend the efforts
for the round trip tickets good for five
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
MARsHALLTowN MENTION.

Special Correspondence TO Iora State Bystander.
Miss Lille Cottomas is home from an
extended visit in Oskaloosa.
Miss Anna Woods and Mr.. Samuel
Becks are visiting friends in Waverly.
Mrs. r. j. Wright and Miss King at
tended the Friends meeting at Oska-
loosa Sunday.
Miss Addie Suffer and Mrs. Fred
Carter Sundayed at Albion, visiting
Mrs. Suffers parents.
Fred Wright has gone to Eldora to
enter the bicycle races this week He
rode his wheel across the country. We
wish him success.
Miss Lee from Oskaloosa. is visiting
her sister this week.
Mr.. Jesse Young, who was brought
over from Des Moines by the sheriff
charged with larceny, was set free aud
went on his way rejoicing. Herbert
Wright defended him.
Herbert Wright will be one of the
speakers in the coming campaign. He
will be mostly in the field of Marshal
county.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

Muchakinocl several days this week,
returning Wednesday
Miss Horne, of Omaha, who visited
her uncle, Mr.. w. G. Lewis, returned
home Sunday evening.
Mrs. Clara Comley, who visited in the
city during state fair week, returned to
her home in Webster City Saturday
Miss Belle Jones, who visited in Mis-
souri, for several weeks, has returned
home and reports a most delightful
time.
Miss Hopkins, who visited at the
home OF Mr., and Mrs. Bell fair week,
returned to her home in Corning Satur-
day morning.
Mrs Scott, who has been laboring as
missionary in the interest of the
Macon City, Mo, university, wasin the
city Tuesday to hear Miss Ida b. Wells.
! She is also engaged in alleviating the
sufferipgs of the Negro race.
Miss McGruder, who has been visit
/ ing Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jones, was
quite well pleased with our city. She
/ is very affable and accomplished and is
a dressmalSer by profession. She is
making Galesburg her home and en-
joys quite a patronage. We trust She
will come to Des Moines again.
Miss Maple Morton celebrated her
18th anniversary September9. Anum-
Der Of her friends called at her home
and quietly bestowed upon her their
tokens of respect A dainty Ii tie
repast was served and very enjoyable
time was had. Several musical selec-
tions were rendered and those present
4 departed wishing her and her parents
many more such social anniversaries,
4 One of the most successful social
events of the season took place at the
/ home of Mr.. and Mrs B. j. Holmes
last Friday evening. The occasion V as
in honor of Misses Brown and Johnson,
two highly respected and accomplished
young ladies of 0ssaloosa. The even
d ing was delightfully."- spent and the
guests under the superior entertaining
capabilities of the host and hostess will
always remember the occasion as a
most enjoyable one The Misses Brown
and johnson made many warm friends
during their short visit in the city and
host of well wishers will earnestly
watch for their return on another visit
to our beautiful capitol city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

,ucated and accomplished. she is an
earnest, logical and effective speaker,
and if the future may be judged by the
past, her name will be a watchword to
American civilization.
Miss Wells will be looked after by a
loving people and we predict that the
false accusations and wholesale muir
dering without due process of law can
not long endure under her earnest
efforts and vigilant eye.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
.'ust to lease Raby.

One day recently two ladies, one
of whom carried baby, entered a
well-known furniture shop and sig
nified their desire to look at some
carpets
The salesman eheerfully showed
roll after roll, until the perspig alton
literally streamed from every teade
Finally one of the ladies asGtht
the other if she didn't think it VIZ
time to go.
Not quite" was the answer OF
her companion; and then in an Under
tone she added: Baby likes to see
him roll it out, aud we've plenty OF
time to catch the train. y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
NEWTON NOTES.

SDecial Correspondence to Io,cd State ByStd,sder
To begin with / will make a little
correction in regard to the article sent
to your paper by Mrs. g. w. Brown,
which appeared in the last issue Her
statements did not do some of our cit
liens justice. It is no easy matter for
our race to accumulate property, and
when they do believe in giving them
credit for their industry and persever-
ance, hope you will agree with me,
Othello does. anyway. Mrs. William
Moore, whose home is within two
blocks of the business portion of our
city, is worth at least So. 900. A. Fine,
who has beautiful cottage, could
easily obtain 81 500 for it at any time
Glen Miller's residence. which is sur
rounded by beautiful and well kept
lawn, is worth 1000. e. Pillow and
wife, by their combined efforts, have
secured for themselves a beautiful
home valued at $500 Jason Green, our
tonsorial artist, is the undisputed poses
sor of the following property: His
family residence, valued at 80 $50; tw }
store buildings valued at 5000, ten
enent house situated in a popular part
of our city which would sell for SLIGO,
and two building lots worth $50, max
ing a total of Sc, $50 Othello says my
figures are correct, and he is generally
right.
Mesdames John Miller. M Welton
and e. w. Brown attended the Friends
meeting at Oskaloosa Sunday.
The following persons attended the
state fair: John Miller and family, j.
Hale and family, Fred Miller and Jim.
mie Tubbs.
Rev. G. w. Tillman will preach his
farewell sermon Sunday. He is well
educated man, a deep thinker and for
ure'inister of his age has few superiors.
\ Us labored hard among the people
'eYer complaining, never giving
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

We regret very much that we We're
compelled to omit some of the excellent
letters of our correspondents. In time
we hope to be able to give news from
each city commensurate with the IN
terest taken by the people residing
there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
IOWA CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.

First Districts. M Clark, Keokuk.
Second District--G. NJ. Curtis, Clin-
ton
Third David B. Henderson. Du-
buque. - =
Fourth District--Thomas Updegraff,
McGregor.
Fifth District-Robert G. Cousins,
Upton.
Sixth District-John Il. Lacey, Osk-
loosa.
Seventh District. A. I. Hull, Des
Moincs.
Eighth District--W. P. Hepburn,
Clarinda.
Ninth District-A. L. Hager, Green
field
Tenth District. P. Deliver Fort
Dodge.
Eleventh DISTINGUISHED. D. Perkins.
Sioux CITY
At sl3 Walnut street may be found
the very best of fresh and salted meats,
sausage, poultry and game. Charles
Ebersole is the proprietor and his
recommend to the public is the length
of time he has been in business and his
we'll merited success 9-4w
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. tt
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

A mass meeting viii be held at the
court house this evening for the pur-
pose OF organizing an anti-lynching
society. Everybody invited. There Is
nothing private about this meeting
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

Miss Dora Gains went to Shelbyville,
Mo. Thursday to teach school for the
coming eight months.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

We have man in our city who IS the
SINE to Iowa morally that Brecken-
ridge is to Kentucky Both will face
an audience and talk about justice and
morality. It is disgusting and the fact
that one is white and the other black
does not lessen the fact that good
causes and respectable people are made
to suffer
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
AL N WIS.
Mrs "A. T.. BELL is visiting the parents
III her husband in Guthrie county.

Attorney Sam u. Mash shot Pugilist
Robert Armstrong at Indianola Wednes-
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

up; and when all was most discourage
ing he has always met the people here
with smile, a kindly word or a hearty
grasp OF the hand. May his efforts in
other fields be crowned with success.
Newto,.'s loss will be someone's gain.
DEsDEMoNA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

Two good, steady and industrious
BARRIERS can find employment by apply
ing at this office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

Extra copies of The Iowa STATE
BYsTASpEg can tie obtained from our
agents at cents per copy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

DR.. A. c. Chase delivered very line
lecture at the A. M. L. church.
Misses Hattie Mayes and Clara Miller,
after a weeks visit, have returned
home.
Mesdames Carter Brown and Maggie
Welton and Misses May and Ella Mayes
spent Sunday in Oskaloosa.
Mrs. GEoRGIE A. BROWN.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

ANY woman or man in the city seek
ing employment can advertise in The
Iowa STATE BYsTANDER free OF
charge. u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14
Personal AND SOCIAL.

George Willis, of Muchakinock, IS in
sour city.
Mrs. II. II. Hooker has been quite i'll
this week with rheumatism.
George Brent, a former Des Moines
boy, has gone to Lincoln, Neb.
Mrs. John D. Reeler is improving
slowly but is yet confined to her home.
William Quitnblin has been on the
sick list this week, but is now GONZALES
cent.
Messrs. Francis and Thompson de-
parted for Omaha the fore part Of the
week.
Mesdames Coalson and Laws spent
several days of this week in Much
al1inock.
Mrs. Wm. Mash left for Kansas City
Wednesday to attend the marriage OF
her sister.
Mrs. Sanders, mother Of Mrs George
Stanton, is very i'll at the residence 4
i,ter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

Reverenls Thos. Johnson and Searcey
were busily engaged Sunday in the
iaudable work OF organizing church
at the Christy coal mines, four and one
half miles northeast of the city The
project should be carried out and we
bespeak for these worthy gentlemen
success in their religious undertaking.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

Things have reached the acme OF
righteousness when an intelligent
audience is compelled to listen for IF
teen minutes to the rawlings of a COM
mon liar and home despoiler. On such
occasions living examples of total de-
pravity should be kept from the plat
form at least. The audience showed
its disapproval of such an arrogant and
shameless individual Lett be stopped.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

James Poir dexter has been compelled
to give up active employment owing 60
failing health. He has been a faithful
employe of the G., R. l. & 2. r. r. for
several years. He is one of the oldest
barber shop proprietofs in the city and
enjoyed a very large and profitable
trade. While engaged in this business
his health began to fail and he sold his
barber shop ard bath rooms and went
into the railway service. hoping to
regain health and strength. But he is
again called upon to give up his present
employment and seek health at the
Hot Spriugs, Ark. If the new location
should prove beneficial, Mrs. Poindexter
will join him and they will make that
place their future home. They have
been valuable citizens, and even the
thought of their departure will be re-
ceiyed with regret by hosts OF friends
In the state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

The Misses Alice and Mabel Berry
returned home this week after several
weeks spent in visiting friends in Chi
cago. They report splendid time.
They are looking much improved in
health, and no doubt Miss Mabel will
enter upon her duties in the West Side
High school with renewed vigor. 1t
has been a long time since the west
side has had graduate. AID we look
with pleasure to the tine when Miss
Mabel and Others shall have graduated,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

St. Paul.s A. NJ. E. church: Pro
granrne next Sabbath evening, 7:45:
.sThe Relation That Trustees Sustain
to the Church. e. 7. Barton; song;
.sEow to Make the Church Financially
More Prosperous, Wm. Coalson: Why
the Debt is Not Paid, VIM. J. Laws;
song: The Two-fold Duty OF Members
and Stewards, G. S. Stewart and G.
Searcy. What Gould be Accomplished
by the Members if the Class Dues We're
Promptly Paid ] H. Shepherd; song;
sabbath School and Its Place in the
Church. j. Hardy: The Choir and Its
Relation and Duty in the Church, \ g,
4. Holt: song. VIM j. Laws, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

MISS Eliza Weaver left satur-
day evening for Carthage, Ind. She
left her home in that state and came to
Iowa over four years ago. During the
past two years she has been studying
dentistry in the office Of Edwards &
Son, who appreciated her many good
qualities and gave her very high
Recommendation to those desiring a
Young lady for an assistant. Many
friends hope she has gone for visit
only.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-09-14

The of the entire state will be found in
this paper and complete history of the and
of prominence in state will be found In THE IOWA
STATE BYSTANDER The history will appear from time
to time and be well written and correct in detail
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1894-05-22

poor mother In her de~pair. ID did not
seem possible for human being tooffcf
help Already the flames were bursting
from the windows Even Xavier had
been forced On de-ist from his labora
With singcd hair and clothing. hs mp
pearsl now In the doorway.
MY baby! Ny babyi Save my
baiyW moanei the mother. wringing
her hands
No one stirred Any attempt would
have been foolharviy.
"Give me my child. or shall dier'
she cried again and rushed herself to-
ward the scorchinR. fiery furnace. m n
10 snatch her darling from its depths
Just then heavy hand was laid upon
her shoulder. holding her back.
Don't do that. Marie" she heard n
rough voice say. "You have made mo .
criminal; now will take my rvvcnge,"
An Icy chill ran through my veins at
these words II was the ant hunter who
spoke
"Jo-sphl oood heavens, Would you
kill my chiill" cried Oh. mother, and
In her desperation she clung about his
knees
Quick NJ lightning the ant hunter
pushed her from him and rushed him.
self into the billoving flames A cry Of
horror burst from all who saw him.
The unhappy man had voluntarily gone
to his death. Any instant the raftes
might fall In. and II he were not sufIo.
Gated with the smoke they would bury
him In their ruins
A few brcaihless horrible moments
went by. silently all eyes were fixed
upon the hro wreathed windows. when
suddenly thcrc Appeared at the top one
q figure holding black object high In
his hands
"Catch itr' sounded from above
Twenty hands were stretched into the
air and caught the cradle which the ant
hunter dropped 90 them
A low whimpering issued from It.
'IIe livesi'' were the joyful words
that rang from the heart u the mother.
"Iie livosr' fell with hollow -ound
from the window above. and the whole
house. with fearful crack and tumble.
seemed io rrpcat the words
The handsome farmhouse disappeared
NJ II by magic. and In its place charrcd
ruin yawnod horribly.
"Jo-cphl" shriokcd the farmers wife.
bethinking herself Of the rc-cuer of her
child
All was still.
"IIe i ay,ngcdl" said !. half aloud.
aud turned away 10 hide my toan
Translated from the German For Ro-
mance