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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
The Best Contidante.

1t is all very well to talk about girl
friends, brothers or husbands being
the best confidantes in the world, but
the one who is in reality the only true
and sincere sympathizer and listener
is ones mother. If you own such .
rare and precious gift don't turn aside
to pour your woes and joys into other
ears, for life contains no bond SO true,
no sympathy so ready and hearty as that
which binds mother heart and soul to
the interests of her children. just aS
soon as you feel averse to telling you
mother all that is in your heart yo
may rest assueed that you are on t
wrong track and the sooner you tii
back to the path from which you haS
the pleasanter will be the days,
the more blissfully dreamless the
nights.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
A beautiful Woman.

The most beauteous among the beau
tiful was Nine Leon Daudet- the
Jeanne of her immortal grandfather,
Victor Hugo. / used to. writes Mrs.
Crawford, when she was nearly
through her teens, think it pity she
should be day older. so much of her
beauty seemed to lie in freshness and
innocent expression. But she has
gone from fair to fairer. One can not<
imagine beauty more perfect, 1t has
regularity, expression, softness, grace,
artlessness, composure, and, in short,
is poesy incarnate. The worst-heartedl
woman alive afflicted with a plain
face could not envy this suave being.
She is wonderfully distingue. / can
imagine Helen, when the TrojanS
on seeing her forgave the woes $
brought upon them, looking
Victor Hugo's granddaughter
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
OTTUMWA NEWS.
A Very Newsy Letter Telling of Persons
and Events.

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Special Correspondence to Ioca State Bystander.
Mr.. Joseph Hopkins left Monday for
two weeks visit with friends in Illi-
nois. He expects to visit Chicago be-
fore he returns.
Miss Nellie Mosely, of Mt Pleasant,
Iowa, is visiting in the city, the guest
OF her sister, Mrs. L. j. shelton.
Mr.. Ed. Marshal made flying trip to
Keosauqua returning home Monday.
Rev. Watts, of this city, is visiting
his family and friends in Des Moines
this week.
Mrs. M. O. Williams went to Mucha-
KNOCK this week. where she will re-
main for a few days canvassing. She
is engaged in fancy work. Those wish
ing anything in this line will do well
to see her.
The young people of the Second Bap-
tist church are preparing to give a con-
cert in the near future which promises
to be very fine.
Died-At the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Brown, on corner of Main and
Birch streets, their little daughter
Eline, aged years. Funeral services
Were held at the Baptist church.
Rev. H. King occupied the pulpit at
the A. NJ. E. church last Sunday even
ing, Rev. S. b. Jones being out of the
city.
The members of the Second Baptist
church have made arrangements to run
an excursion from Ottumwa to Kinks
Vile, Mo-, on August l, at less than
half fare for the round trip. A big
turn out is expected and a general goo/
time will be had.
Married-Atthe home of the bri
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
BURLINGTON BUDGET.
Masonic Grand Lodge--Reautfful Girls
Give Very Nice Driil--Church Dedica-
characterization on August l.--Other
Interesting Matters.

Special Correspondence to Ioaea State Bystnsde,'
Probably there is not another city in
the state that presents such natural ad-
vantages as this beautiful city of ours.
With it's high hills overlooking the big
river, dotted with islands, which are
SO alluring during the hot sum
mer months, certainly makes Bur-
ington the most desirable residence
location one could find anywhere. But
my object is not to describe the numer-
Gus advantages of this wonderful city,
but | shall attempt to report few
events that have occurred here during
the past week.
To begin with we will mention the
annual meeting of the Masonic Grand
Lodge held in this city last Thursday
evening. The meeting was largely
attended by delegates and visiting
members from the various lodges
throughout the state, and spirit of
solidarity and spontaniety prevailed
throughout the entire session. The in
stallation was witnessed by,a large and
well pleased audiences and the officers
installed for the ensuing year are men
fully competent for their different posi-
tions
The drill which Immediately followed
the installation was grand success.
1t was composed of twenty young
ladies, dressed in beautiful gowns of
various colors and nobby little caps.
They marched about the hall with as
much dexterity and precision as any of
Uncle Sans well trained soldiers would
do at public drill We cannot find
words adequate to express our admira-
ton and congra tulations to these young
ladies for their persistence in acquiring
this grand drill. And we also extend
our congratulations to Mr.. John Mitch
ell, their leader and trainer.
Miss Stella Wilson who has been i'll
for the past few weeks, is convalescent
Miss Wilson's temperance before us
is welcomed by her many friends and
she will now fill her position in society
as she has heretofore done.
Miss Lizzie Graham is visiting with
friends in Quincy.
the lingering illness of Mrs. John Car
GSI we u loU GHdC GIG loIS3 SllC L1cty
regain her wasted health and energy.
Miss Dora Smith, of Mt. Pleasant, is
still employed in the stenographical
department of the Elliott Business Coli
lege here. Miss Smith has an unusual
amount of ambition and is a credit to-
herrace. \
Mr.. Samuel Lee is filing his new ap
pointment as police with great success.
Mr.. Lee is an old settler of Burlington
and is well known and much thought
of here.
The new Olive Baptist church which
is nearing completion, makes quite a
sumptuous little structure The dedi-
cation which took place last Sabbath
was quite successful and a grand affair.
Rev. Mr.. Hampton, the pastor, with
the assistance of Rev. Edward Wilson,
one of the most successful church build
ers in the state, are sparing no efforts
toward bringing the new structure to
rapid finish.
Rev. Mr.. Clark, the able Methodist
divine, is taking an active part toward
working up our grand celebration on
the first of August. He has won quite
an army of friends during his pastoral
career here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
FROM SIOUX CITY.

News and Notes of Interest From the
Western Metropolis of iowa.
Special Correspondence to 7o,oa State Bystander.
Mr.. John Williams returned Friday
evening from the convention of the
grand lodge A. F. and A. NJ. held at
Burlington.
The ladies of the A. NJ E. church
gave sociable on Thursday evening.
Miss Bell has returned from Council
Bluffs where she has been visiting her
parents.
Mr.. G. w. Baptist returned home
last Friday from the Afro American
Convention held in Ottumwa July and
A. and also the meeting of the Most
Worshipful United Grand Lodge of
Masons at Burlington on July 10, IL
l2 He also visited Keokuk and Can
ton, Mo. His trip was one of great
pleasure and he received most cordial
recognition Mr.. Baptist hopes that
President r. N. Hyde will have the
original poem by Miss Virgie Wbitsett
printed in his book, as the poem was
just grand.
Miss Maud Poindexter who has been
on the sick list is able to be around
again
One of the delegates to the Afro
American convention reports that the
crops along the railroads are in a bad
condition, owing to the lack of rain.
Miss Edith Watkins, of Sioux Rapids,
arrived in the city or Monday evening.
Miss Watkins has come to spend the
summer with her sister. Mrs. r. e..
Early.
The Weekly Avalanche of July :
states that Rev. 7. L. Smith will be in
Des Moines as the only Negro delegate
to the Republican state convention.
The Avalanche is in error, as James
Washington, of this city, is also a dele
gate to the convention.
A few Of the leading citizens are an
ticipating having a banquet and ball
the first of August
Some of the colored citizens find
themselves in very embarrassing po-
sition now and then by being refused
meals at some of the hotels and restau-
rants in the city. Some of the mem
bers of the local branch of the Afro
American Protective League are going
to see if they can put an end to such
discriminating proceedings by using
the full force of the law.
.a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
ALBA NOTES.
A Few Interesting Personal Paragraphs
From Our Nelghboring City.

Special Correspondence to Iowa State Bystaaeder
1t is very hot and dry here. Rain is
needed very badly. The farmers have
lost all hope of their corn crop.
Capt. H Sanders, one of the old set
tiers of this county and one OF the first
enlisted captains from this county in
the late rebellion, died Monday at 3:20
a. IN. He was buried Tuesday at 800
p. m. After long sickness, he pro-
claimed the knowledge of God on his
sick bed and was baptized. He was II
years of age.
Mr.. L. Franklin was very i'll Sunday.
Rev Ford, pastor of the A. NJ. E.
Church, was sick Tuesday, but is better
now.
Mr.. James Thomas, son of Cornelius
and Indiana Thomas. was suddenly
taken sick while up town Tuesday
evening, and is not expected to live.
There will be grand picnic on
Thursday at L. B. Perry's Grove, south
west side of town.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
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THE LAW Is SUPREME.
Daring Deeds Of White Desperadoss in
Dakota.

AAA
Dakota.
Last week Covington, Dakota,
saloonkeeper and a man who formerly
held the lucrative position of captain of
the Covington strong arm gang, flied
their hides full of Covington sour mash,
vintage Of 1894, Sunday, and proceeded
to enjoy themselves in a manner that
promises to get them into trouble.
They went to the house of a colored
steamboat hand known as ''Big Ed"
and discovering that he was away from
home and that his wife was alone,
forced their way into the house. Once
inside they commenced to abuse the
woman She resented their insults,
whereupon they whipped out their re-
volvers and by firing at the floor around
her feet, compelled her to dance for
them until their stock of ammunition
ran out. Then they stripped her of
her clothing, forced her into a room,
locked the door and proceeded to de-
spoil the house of it's furnishings. They
carried what little furniture there was
in the house out into the street, piled it
up and set fire to it. 1t was almost
completely destroyed.
1t is understood that the officers OF
Dakota county have been informed OF
the escapade and that the two men will
be given an opportunity to dance at
the next session of the Dakota county
grand jury.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

smart jacket, which may uost more
than an ordinary summer vacation, is
receiving the greater favor.
Something new is coat of dark
green cloth made with surface-shaped
revers of antelope moire heavily jet
ted. Below the waist line are cloth
tapes, which are shaped to the figure,
forming sort of over jacket effect.
This is also freely scattered with jet
A jabot Of point d d'Argentan lace falls
from the neck over the corsage and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

THE Iowa STATE BYsTANDER was
selected as the official
paper of the Most Worshipful Grand
Lodge of Iowa and Minnesota. This
is the only official paper designated by
that body at its annual session in
Burlington last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

Moines will soou be supplied
parks. Greenwood, Grand View
vGA unnamed. These parks are
md four miles from the city and
bel an expensive luxury for a
han with the usual poor mans
to visit them and pay street car
Eo and from.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
fRILLS OF FASHION.
HINTS FOR LADIES ON SUMNER
APPAREL
A Tea Jacket That Is Now In High
Favor-A Coat for Cool Even
ings-some Notes OF tho Current
Modes.
Tea ,Jackets In Fayor.

If economy makes another summer
gown out of the question buy a tea
jacket instead. 1t will be more con-
venient have about the same effect
and cost half the money. A simple
a-jacket to slip on before dressing
for dinner is made of baby blue China
silk. It is trimmed with La Tosca
lace, arranged in deep frill over the
shoulders and another frill finishing
the waist below the hips. The silk is
drawn In at the waist line with narrow
blue ribbons, which tie in bow with
long ends The sleeve is new and ex-
ceptionally pretty. The huge silk
puff reaches to the elbow. Below this
are two rows of shirring. separated
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

ken1idge is still a candidate for
Ess lin the Ashland district,
eky. The excitement ci the
hoes not deter him. He was in
led It'd an audience at Peaks Hill
Americas greatest statesman,
|racy's greatest exponent and the
Is foremost orator. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
FROM ONE OF THE CRAFT.
From. the Guthrie County Democrat.

We are in receipt of No Of the first
volume of THE IOWA STATE BYsTANDER,
a newspaper published in the interest
of the colored people of Iowa, by the
Ruff Bros and John D. Reeler. We
enjoy personal acquaintance with the
editors and if their ability meets with
the proper financial appreciation the
venture will undoubtedly be a success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

Debs, Howard, Rogers and Keliher
have been arrested for contempt of
court at Chicago and bail is fixed at
81, 900 Grand Master Workman Prince
Albert James r. Sovereign is in Des
Moines sending them advice in their
hour of trouble.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

S. M. Clark, of the keokuk Gate City.
will retire from the editorial manage
ment Of that paper in order to devote
his entire time and talent to the reten-
ton Of the First congressional district
in the Republican column.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

The Indictment fer blasphemy at
Lexington, KY, of c. 4. Moore, the ed
itor of the Blue Grass Blade, for stat
ing in his paper that Jesus Christ was
an ordinary or natural man and had a
human father and mother has attract
ed widespread attention. 1t is the first
case OF the kind in the history of the
state, and opinion is said to be openly
divided as to what the result of the
trial will be. While some claim that
Mr.. Moore will be convicted and that
his conviction will be just, others con-
tend that such a finding will be moth
ing less than outrageous as an invasion
Of the right of free speech. The law
under which this Indictment was found
is undoubtedly very old. 1t was
framed by the founders of Kentucky.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

railroads had the choice of serv-
] public, which had voted taxes,
them each alternate section of
nd in fact built the roads, and OF
!, George NJ. Pullman. Rather
esert Pullman they have sacri-
lie iutarests of their patrons. 1t
" a case of base ingratitude.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

The Peoples party met in convention
in this city last Saturday and nomi-
mated the same ticket placed in the
feN the week before by the Indus
II 5. They are all full fedged DEM
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

The union miners made an attack on
he colored miners at Birmingham,
la, and injured aboutl5 The union
men are on a strike and will not work
and do not want others to work in their
places.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

Christy mine has fifty colored men en-
ployed and more are coming. The
Great Western mine wants them and
will be supplied as soon as possible.
The intent and purpose Of unionism is
all right, but the white miners have
not learned the first principles of such
an organization.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

Lawyer w. w. Erwin of st. Paul,
Mimi, has been employed by the Amer
lean Hallway Union. He got every
one Of the Homestead rioters acquitted.
He is good jury lawyer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

Some papers publish all the news
some of the time and some papers pub
lish some of the news all the time. but
THE Iowa STATE BYsTANDEa publishes s
ALI. the news ALL the time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

Iowa STATE BYsTANDER hopes
pie OF Des Moines will never
hy one to be lynched or shot
1t due process of law. The hood
10 pursued the colored man last
Y should remember that Iowa
law to punish black and white
ais.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
GEN. HARRISON READY TO SERVE.

General Harrison received letter
July II, from James w. Riggs, mem
Der of the New York Constitutional
convention, saying the criticism inn
puted to him of President Cleveland's
use of federal troops has been disap-
proved on the floor of the convention,
and asking for correct statement.
General Harrison sent the following
telegram:
Friends should not have expressed
criticism of a sentiment imputed to me
as disparging as well to my reputation
as a lawyer as to any patriotism as a
citizen, without better evidence that
the imputed views were authorized than
newspaper dispatch. mot only did not
express any criticism of President Cleve-
lands action, but l have distinctly and
always maintained thatit was not only
the right but the duty of the president
to enforce the laws of the United States
everywhere without asking anybody's
consent. acted upon this view OF the
law. when as soldier. marched under
the orders of the president into states
whose governors had not only not in
vited us but were resisting us AS
president / further maintained this
view of the presidents power and duty,
and now as private citizen hold my
self ready as part of the posse comi-
tatus of the country to aid upon his call
in the enforcement of that view of the
ntional authority.
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
These are ringing words from the ex-
president and we hope they will be
followed. The eX-president should
have been as plain and sincere in ut
terance while he was president. We
call to mind the time when a delega-
ton of dolored men called upon Presi-
dent Harrison to ask his assistance in
having the laws obeyed in the south
where Negroes were thesvictims He
said he was powerless to do anything,
but would try to create public sym
pathy." He makes distinction be-
tween mob in the north and mob in
the south, between a mob that destroys
property and a mob that takes the
lives of American citizens His anxiety
about these matters has come upon him
after his power to enforce has been
taken away.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

4 Read Gov. Jackson's proclamation
designating August 10 as Battle Flag
bay, and let each reader of THE
BysTANDER make special effort to be
nresent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

1 colored fremen are reported on
Lgonal. There is said to be
900 colored men in the ntry
competent railroad men. Self
alton is the first law of nature.
hen do not want colored men
In colored men will not want
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
Extreme 1t Must Be.

To be extreme is evidently the sole
object of the jacket Of to-day. 1t is
either designed with tailor-made
smartness or is resplendent with trim
mings of great price. At present the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

from one another by white embroid-
cred beading and a deep frill of the
lace. This same design may be cop
led in inexpensive crepes or fine
French flannel, making a comforta BILE
little house sack for many occasions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

There are no colored anarchists or
bomb throwers Please give due
credit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

There are eight women colonies in
the German army.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
REWARD r wREcKERs,

Searching for Men Who Threw the
SY Fontanet.
IERRE nd, July Is. 1.-THE
Big Four company offers
reward the arrest of the
men w switch at Fon-
tanet tn of Engineer
Mob Fleck. Ed
Hol M h who joined
tn king freight
arrested on
coroner yes
that Nc
Jail at In
officers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20
The PRICE Of = Mustache.

A woman of Lindenberg, in frOlic
some humor took the liberty to q
off a portion of huge mustal
sported by well-known PERSONA
that ilk. The injured party
Agreatly enraged and set up cl
damages. The case tried
local police court and the fai1
mulcted in fine of ~
be paid into the poor
marks mpensaton to
Judging from the size ~
off the entire mustac
to about 81, 500 marks
scotct
Hereis Scotch
1t is absolutely
the skirt is Of
a
and w; velve
Charli, velvet b
band, The shoulde
with led brooch; tn
is in in the short stO
sporr hangs in the front,
and ymore are at the Sides al
plan (es and means to be Scotch
are there and remarkably smart
are this being the full dress suit'
the Highlander. -Ex
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

liners are having an
learn some sense.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-07-20

Stout is chairman; G. F.
Try, and A. B. Elliott,
| the county central COM
was a full attendance
zee which is one of the
for Republican success,
ctions are good and it
r the Republicans gen
lem the proper support.