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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-10-24

Regarding the defensive speech Of eX-
President Harrison at Evansville and
the statements he made in relation to the
solvency Of the treasury during his ad-
ministration and at the close thereof,
there is still much congratulation among
the democrats because he has been placed
upon the defensive. Every little while
the republicans are given a nauseating
shock because after their highly in
genious attempts to prove that the demo-
Gratis bankrupted the treasury they find
themselves face TO face with some skele-
ton of Harrison's administration that is
dragged out of the closet, in which il was
supposedly locked securely, and exhibited
for the delectation of the American peo-
PIE and the confusion Of those who would
attack the present administration on the
financial question.
In this connection house executive
documents 2lS and PA and the records of
the treasury department reveal another
of those skeletons that are mute wit
nesses against the OUldl5uying and pre-
mium-giving propenSties Of the Indiana
statesman. After March l of 1892 amaZ-
Ing tales of the incOmpetency of the
treasury to meet the acquisitions made
upon il by the various departments prior
to that date were tod around the halls
Of congress, and so threa tening did the
condition become that it was necessary
to pass resolution calling upon the sec
retary Of the treasury to give reasons
why these acquisitions had not been hon
ored and the amount of them. He an
swered that there was about five millions
due under these acquisitions, but he had
not paid them only because there had
been some lack of fOrmality in the pre-
sentatOn of the claims Of the disbursing
officers. who had large surplus to their
credit.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-10-24
IS SURE
No Hope for the Recovery
of the Car,
Whose Life Is Gradually
Ebbing Away.
PRAYERS AND TEARS IN VAIN
Grand Duke George Said to
Be Dying.
Sorrows Thick and Fast on
the Imperial Family,

Whose Members Are HurrSing To Lii
vRdia i'm the Hope of Seeing the Dis
tinguished Patient AIive-Praise for
the Man of Peace, Who Has Done
So Much for Russia-BuIIetin Issued
by the Physicians.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-10-24

This excuse was more ingenious than
truthful. The fact is that the records Of
the department show that on March l
the balance on hand was only a little
over twenty-six millions, though no state
ment is made where that sum was To-
Gated and whether it was available in
whole or only in part But one thing is
certain. That is, that almost fifteen mill
ions of this surplus consisted of fractional
and subsidiary coins, which could hardly
be used in paying requisition. As the
treasury needs a good-sized surplus in
order to allow several millions to be
scattered all over the country the need
of little ready cash was then very ap-
parent.
But even after this there was no de-
cided improvement, and on July 10 it be-
came necessary for congress to pass an
other resolution of inquiry as to why
payments had not been made on requisi-
tiOns made up 10 the end of the fiscal
year. Again the secretary Of the treas
ury made the lame excuse Of formality
before the disbursing officers could have
turned over TO them a sum that would
be sufficient to meet all demands. The
truth in this case was that the surplus
on hand was only thirty-twO millions and
the fractional and subsidiary coins over
fifteen millions.
This embarrassment of the treasury
was the fault Of the bOnd-buying prOpen-
sites Of the administration, which seemed
very anxious for some reason or other to
be on good terms with the bOnd-hOlders
Almost to the day Of the death of Secre-
tary Window the practice was kept up,
though there was a deficit staring the
treasury in the face. Vast sums Of
money We're spent in this way and the
treasury was plunged into a condition of
bankruptcy. Harrison and Foster strug-
gled vainly with the condition the former
had brought on until the end of their
terms. Things grew worse and worse,
and when the load was finally dumped
onto the broad shoulders of President
Cleveland the conditions were really
alarming. Now, for the first time in
years, the treasury is becoming solvent
and the country can settle its obligations
when they are presented.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-10-24

reputation of their claims is not likely
TO make the A. p. a. feel any better
toward the leaders, who are thus placed
in a position where they cannot hope to
command the respect or support of either
side.
The issue is expected TO help especially
in New York. which has a great catholic
population. These must combine for their
own goo6 with the party that guarantees
tolerance of every mans belief so far as
il does not interfere with the workings
Of the government There the issue has
already been made and the good results
are very evident. But the issue will not
be minimiZed in any other part of the
country, and it cannot be otherwise than
beneficial TO the democrats.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-10-24
DIR. Prices Cream Baking POwd'

The highest award conferred this peerless prepara
on fitting accompaniment of the 1aures by the
women of America.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05
BURLING TON BUDGET.

Special Correspondence 10 ioara State Bysta,ader
A very interesting program was rem
dered on last Monday evening at the
A M. E church in h nor of Rev. MIR
Clark, who is winding up his PASTORAL
career here in Burlington. 1t was con-
Quoted by several of the enterprising
young ladies of this city, and the fol-
lowing is a asynopsis of the program: A
recitation by Miss Grace Morris; soio
by Mss Eva Brooks; select reading by
Miss Minnie Brown; recitation by Mr..
j. Il Greer: song chprus of forr young
ladies. and few brie closing remarks
by b. B. johnson. We will not stop at
thi, juncture to individually commenl
the faithful participants, suffice to say
that they all did exceedingly well.
Mr.. j. L. Greer, who is an expert
marb e pol isher has Sc ured position
at that trade here in Burlington and
wi be in our midst hereafter to assist
us intellectually with his ab lity He
is a young man much desirous of seeing
the young Atro-Americans succeed and
has been very useful during the few
days he has been with us in improving
our society.
Rev. w. G.. Brown preached an able
sermon at the A. M. E, church las,
Sunday morning. He is filing the
vacancy made by Rev. Mr.. Clark, who
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05
GALESBUKG, ILL.,, GLEANINGS.
Special Correspondence to zo,ea State Bystande,

Special Correspondence to Ioaca State Bystander.
Tuesday evening at the residence of
J. Fl Washington, Miss Hattie Wash
ington and Mrs. r. H. Blackstone en-
tertained a company of about forty
guests. Amusements, cards and con.
versation. The company was favored
with guitar SELECTIONS by Mr.. Charles
Whitfield and vocal solos by Miss Ruff,
OF Des Moines, and Mrs. Stella Nor
rison. Guests from ont of the city:
Mrs. Margaret Hunter, w. T Archey
and Miss Denny, of Chicago; Mr. Cor
ham, of Springfield; the Misses Payne,
Pruitt and Bessie Finley, of Knoxville,
and Miss Ruff, OF Des Moines.
Rev Timothy Reeves left the city
Tuesday morning for Chicago to attend
conference.
The House hold of Ruth will give an
entertainment at Odd Fellows hall
Wednesday evening, which promises to
be the best of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. @ B Love entertained
at dinner Monday. Mrs Geo. Williams,
of Monmouth: Mrs Nelson. city;
Messrs w. w. ralley and, Will Fleming,
Of Chicago. Mr.. and Mrs. Love with
| their daughter, Mrs. Jeffers, are well
| known as entertainers.
Mrs. r FL. blackstone leaves Satur-
day morning for an extended visit in
| Chicago.
Mrs. n Baker, of Council Bluffs, is
visiting friends in the city.
Mrs. M F. Washington has been
appointed Deputy Grand Matron of the
order of Eastern Star, District No. 2.
Mrs Will Morrison, Miss Pruitt and
| Mrs. John Brown leave Thursday even
ing for Augusta to attend camp
meeting.
Mrs. Margaret Hunter, of Chicago, is
in the city, the guest of her mother,
Mrs. Rebecca Washington.
Friday, Septem ber 21, the citizens OF
Galesburg, Knoxville, Monmouth, and
other places assembled in the city OF
Galesburg for the purpose of celebra-
ting emancipation day. The attend
ance was very large. The committee
| in charge was composed of Messrs- Will
Davis. John johnson, Joshua Davis, j.
! H. Washington, Abraham Murray
George S. Taylor, John Finney, james
Stewart and Geo. Brooks. the follow
| ing was the program:
| Prayer. Rev. Timothy Reeves
| Music Great Western BanC
Reading of the Proclamation. ........
/ Miss Stella Owen:
| Music
Speaking ......,..R Rev. James R. Clemens
| Music
Speaking. ............... w. Tnlly
| Rev. james r. Clemens, of Monmouth
| well and favorably known here by
many of our citizens, was the orator OF
the occasion. The Galesburg Repub
lican- Register thus speaks of him:
"The speaker showed in burning
words the terrible effects of slavery and
pictured the condition of the Negro in
the south, and brought tears to many
i eyes by his eloquence."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05
LA GRANGE tMO.) NEWS.

Special Correspondence TO Ioua State ByssaadeT
There was quite delegation that
went from Canton and this place to
help celebrate the emancipation proc
lamation. Avery large crowd Joined the
the procession, representing different
trades and occupations acquired by
Negro Dinner was served at the fair
grounds at reasonable price. The
La Grange baseball club crossed bats
with Palmyra's club; score, 16 to "a in
favor of Palmyra. Though the Pal
rnyra club won, yet they were given a
game they will never forget. Atnight
lecture was delivered by Prof. E. L.
Scruggs. Subject: HAS the Negro
Made Any Progress in Thirty-Two
Years. or, Since the Chains of Slavery
Have Been Taken From Him?"
His talk was very instructive, as it
always is. He did not only show what
progress the Negro has made, but what
he still can do and is doing.
The public schools are moving along
at rapid pace. Prof Rivers will grad
uate class of four or five, mostly
young ladies.
Rev Carter was in the city Wednes-
day and preached at the Second Bap-
tist church.
William Allen was elected clerk of
the Second Baptist church.
Miss Susie Ball, of Quincy, I'll visit
ing friends in the city. G. II. III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05
THANKS.

Many friends from ali over the state
are sending in their subscriptions for
The Iowa STATE BYsTANDER, and ac-
companying nearly every one is a very
nice letter giving us words of encour-
agement in our attempt to meet the
growing demand of the colored people
of Iowa for newspaper that has con-
victions and is not afraid to do its
duty. From Mahaska county we have
received 100 subscribers within the
past two weeks. Our agents in sew
eral towns in Iowa, Missouri and IlIi-
nois are doing yeoman service and sur
prlsed our most sanguine expectations.
Each and every one has our most sin
cere thanks, and we will make every
effort in our power to give them a
clean and newsy paper and work for
the unity of the colored people of the
entire country. We are for the adj
vancement of all the people who live
under the stars and stripes. Again we
return thanks to agents and friends
everywhere
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05

Gated in their new rooms on West High
avenue. Everything is neat, handy,
and complete.
A few of the young people made a
farewell call on Mrs. and Miss Mason
Monday evening. The evening was
very enjoyably spent.
Ike Hall, of Des, Moines, made a few
hours stop between trains with Nose.
He was on his way home at Washing
ton, Iowa.
The Evans people have been frequent
visitors the past week on both business
and pleasure trips.
A very enjoy able evening was spent
by about dozen couple at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. and Mrs Lafaette last
week at a surprise party in behalf of
Mrs Thompson, of Leon, Mrs. Lafa-
cites sister.
Ye scribe made-a flying trip to New
ton last week. The visit was one Of
pleasure, as the Newton people are
noted for their generous and ho>pita Bile
manners. '.PAsu."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05
REV. &. II. .M'DANIELS.

Rev. @. III. McDaniels. editor of the
National Baptist Standard, of Hanni-
bal, Mo-, has been in the city for sew
eral days. His purpose here is to es-s
tablish a branch office of the Standard
under the management of Rev j. T.
CASTOR, pastor of the East Side Baptist
church.
Rev. Mcdaniel occupied the Baptist
pulpit both morning and evening Sun
day. A very logical aswell as elo-
quent and practical sermon was
preached by him Sunday evening. his
text being taken from the tenth chap
|fteriof III. Samuel and twelfth verse.
ssBe of good courage, and let us play
the men for our people, and for the cit
les of our God, and the Lord do that
which seemeth him good" The theme
is most worthy one. He pointed out
in graphic and pleasing way the
great necessity and demand for those.
who would play the part of men il the
broadest and best sense of the term
Not as one being man simply be-
cause he had reached his majority, but
|
| which are ,:Sin hing OF men only.
Stress wassolden 9on the iact tnat
there was ser, f1rcssfpnlty among his
race OF peopiesyative 7sesger ggeS e woul4
succeed We mtoshes apsiictees Nit.
bear ,one gos4sssrer's burden sod.
| glowing sfibute was paid 10 Lincs,
Lovejoy, Greeley and John Brown,
stating also that the emergency for
such men and the men appeared. If q
| cause is wori by one never give up
the undertaking Right will prevail.
Though the outlook may seem dark. be
not discouraged. but rather optimistic;
| labor brings its own reward.
The world needs ministers, physi-
clans, professors, mechanics, and, in
brief, men i'll all walks Of life who have.
cOaragerand conviction. "A man without
an opinion is not to be trusted. No ra as
| of people can rise above its women.
we would have the best of women, goot
homes and pleasant surroundings must
be afforded them. They must realize
| that some one loves aud will care for
them: that they have worthy aim in
| life to fulfill; art, music and the things
most essential for the cultivation of
good and true womanhood should be
given them.
| Such sermons are especially applic-
able to the colored race, and should be
! preached every day.
Rev. McDaniels is young, self-made
man OF sterling worth. and is an honor
to the race and the cause he represents
We are all we'll pleased with his efforts
and are ever ready to do our part
| toward his success. Z
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05

FAILED TO "REAP A REWARD

The following was published by the
Des Moines Avalanche, the editor OF
which is Albert Lincoln Bell 1t is a
gem Read it:
aReports reach us almost daily that
THE BYsTANDER's editors and solicitors
are reaues ing persons from whom
they solicit to stop taking the Ava
lanche and take their campaign sheet.
The Avalanche has visited the people
regularly for more than three years.
It is well known that it is a race pa
per; it caters to no political party; 1T IS
not like the misnamed campaign sheet
whose last issue, according to contract.
will be issued Nov. 10. 1894. .
The above piece is extracted from
volume 5, No. A, of that paper. 1t con-
tains strange admission. 1t has os-
tensibly been Republican paper, and
after So long service it says that The
IoWA STATE BYsTANDER has been put
into the field to do the work it could
not accomplish by its imbecile metl.-
DDS. If these remarks came through a
respectable newspaper we would feel
complimented. The reputation OF that
,aper under It's former management
does away with the necessity OF de-
nial. From the appearance of the last
issue of that paper post mortem eX-
animation will be held on that paper
before November 10, 1894.
From the same issue we give our
readers an opportunity to guess what
the politics of the Avalanche NAV tie.
Albert Lincoln Bell, the managing cd
itor and candidate for township clerk
on the Republican ticket, uses very
strange words for IL man in his posi-
ton:
..fs It not about time that the Negro
was taking the advice of Judge Tour
gee by being in all parties and in all
societies? They can get in all churches
and public meetings and be as promi-
nent as they can, and thereby enhance
their value to The upbuilding of church,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05
society and parties, and reap a reward

oOCiGOJ dINl puI DiSoS anu lCdp lCNaIu
equal to other races"
The paper IS evidently on the fence
or on the ragged edge of despair, and
is ''in all parties" at the same time.
If that paper desires to advise its read
ers it. should state it's own position and
not misquote Judge Tourgee to back
up it's opinions (?) What Judge Tour
gee said was this:
'sIf | was colored man in the north
| would go to fashionable white
Christian church at least once month,
and to every other place where good
citizen should go, and put myself in
evidence as a good citizen. l must
criticise my Negro friends for submit
ting too much. No race ever received
and made it a part of its religion to
do so"
The above are the words of Judge
sound of his voice is well aware that
he did not advise the Negro" to be in
sail places In the first place it is an
impossibility for one man to be il. all
parties OF course we are compelled
to make an exception of Albert Lin
coin Bell, for he is ubiquitous. The
main trouble with that paper in the
past has been desire ''to reap re-
ward THE Iowa STATE BYsTANDER
is run on legitimate business princi-
pies, and does not ''round up the state
in an attempt to extort money from
candidates for office. 1t does day
light business, and is not ashamed of
it. 1t expects to.''reap reward by
treating everybody fairly, chronicling
the good deeds of the people of Iowa
and the United States, lifting its voice
in defense of the poor and friendless
defending the Negro against all unjust
encroachments of his rights and fight
ing for the principles which it believes
to be for the best interests of the coun-
try and its entire population. 1t is in
favor of justice for all men, and will
defend the rights of any American citi-
zen, whether he be white or black.
This paper has the courage to speak
for what it believes to be right 1t is
presumed that the Avalanche failed
ito reap a reward to any alarming ex-
tent during its last tour, consequently
its above advice is promulgated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05
is now attending the A. M. E. Confer
epce held at Chicago.


ence held at Chicago.
Mr.. Il. Reed and family are to move
on South Hill during the coming week,
we learn, and it is with pride that we
note the fact, as Mr.. and Mrs. Reed are
both known as faithful Christian work
crs and pleasant neighbors.
Rev. Ed. wilson, the financial agent
of the new Olive Baptist church, is
winding up his career here by giving a
SD tisfac' ory report of all finances and
he has SO faithful ly worked here We
are unable to get-th correct figures at
this writing, and will therefore defer
them till another time.
Rev j. w. Smith filed the pulpit at
the Olive Baptist church last Sunday
Messrs. Peter johnson and 6 w.
somewhat eventful fishing excursion
last Tuesday They supplied them
selves with couple of fishing poles, a
can of worms and an inpxhaustible
supply of food The gentlemen were
conveyed across the river on the ferry,
after which they walked mile or more
to very good fishing ground known
as Prairie slough. Here the two fl ,her-
men halted and immediate arrange
ments were made to start right to fish
ing Mr. Brown was the first to cast
in his hook, and almost immediately
there was vigorous pulling at his line.
He grew excited and called to his COM
panion for assistance, telling him he
believed he had caught whale and
was afraid to pull him out. They both
| took a firm hold of the pole and closing
their eyes SO as to shut out the fright.
full signt of the supposed whale, they
hauled the poor captive to the surface
Although it proved to be large turtle
it frightened Brown so that it was some
time before johnson could convince
him it was not whale. Nevertheless
they brought home quite number o.
nice fish.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-10-05
MuLTUM IN PARyo.

There are 14O, 900 Negro voters in the
state of Virginia.
+. r. Barnett is candidate for the
legislature in Nebraska.
The public schools of st. Louis, NO.,
have an enrolment of 2,750 Negro
pupils.
Kentucky raises 3OO.O00,0o0 pounds
of tobacco annually-half the crop of
the United States
1t is estimated that 10000 people at
tended the closing day of the LeNing-
ton, KY, coiored fair.
Nearly everybody smokes in Japan.
The girls begin when they are 10 years
of age and the boys year earlier.
The twenty-frso annual meeting of
the Baptist African Mission Association
convenes at Xenia, o., October 25th
to 2Sth.
The Colored Catholic Congress will
hold it's fifth annual session in Bal
timore, Md, commencing Monday,
October Sth.
When full the biggest ocean liner in
the world is said TO be able to carry
$3.50, 900 worth of passengers on sim
gle journey
A. j. Worthington, a Negro of
Natchez., Miss, has invented car
coupling device which promises to rev.
olutionize ra lroad rolling stock.
There are 1900 Negroes attend ng
school at Washington. 1t is conceded
that the proportion of the Negro youth
attending school is higher than that
among the whites.
Mrs. Lizzie Olden, who was elected
delegate to the Republican county con-
vention in Denver, Col, the sth ult.,
was the first co!ored woman ever sent
to a party convention.
We want twenty men to form a Lex
ington colored grocery company Let
US hear from others on this subject.
We must not be behind every other
town in the state. We believe that we
have some as good business men IN
Lexington as elsewhere. Now come;
let us wake up; it is time we colored
people were doing something. Get up
and be men. Lexington Times.
Inc NOTInll ana IHutlSlTIdl institute
for the colored people at Tuskegee,
Ala, has just closed its, thirteenth
year. The institute began with just
nothing, except an appropriation of
81. 900 from, he state for tuition. 1t
began in little church and s,lanty,
with one teacher and so scholars. 1t
now holds property to the amount of
$500, 600 free. 1t has 791 pupils and
torty-eight teachers in the various de-
partmentS.
"a Negro was lynched at Valdasta,
Ca. last Thursday, and another was
lynched at Little Rock, Ark, Saturday
night. Still Gov. Northen, of Geor-
gia, and Gov. H>hback, OF Arka saS,
challenge the English Anti-Lynching
league to find more law-abiding people
than those over whom they rule. Had
Northen and Fi>htack lived before the
days of the printing press and the tele-
graph they would have .teen regarded
as great and good and NEST truthful
men. Bu. the English AntiLynchlng
league would never have heard of
them. Ocean,