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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
A PROTEST.

Mr.. EDIToR:-I must express my opin-
ion upon the actions of colored women
and men at the excursion to Waterloo
1t makes my blood run cold when re-
feet back to the days of bondage not
many years ago and see there the dis
grace and shame that our mothers and
sisters were compelled to stand hear
ing the prayers to God for deliverance
from the people whose mark some OF us
will carry to our graves That was all
years ago and is now and was then,
BILE; but the actions of some OF
the colored women from Des Moines
and Marshalltown in Waterloo on the
2Sth is inexcusable, not perhaps that
you could disgrace them more, but that
the reputation of the race was at stake
at that place. 1t was shameful how
some of the colored women carried on
with white men at that place. 1t not
only disgraced the respectable ladies on
the excursion but the race, and caused
them to receive insults that we as a
race should never stand again. 1t is a
shame that such people should be
allowed to associate with respectable
colored people, We had some people
from Marshalltown on the excursion
that we feel justly proud of and whom
we know to be ladies and gentlemen:
but while that was true, we also had
people from there that disgraced us by
their actions and doings at Waterloo.
We knew they had no respect for them
selves, but thought they would have
for their fore-parents, who bore the
marks of bondage, and the race which
it is too bad they belong toS for they
ought to be white. refer to the
women that got crazy and thought they
were doing something because some
white men We're to be seen on
the streets with them They know
who they are and what they are, and ii
they can't be credit to the race to
which they belong, for heavens sake
don't disgrace it,
Yours for success of the race,
HERBERT r. WRIGHT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

other gown that one is conscious only
of its novelty.
A blue and white gown which an
original summer girl designed for her.
self showed white duck petticoat be-
meath skirt of dark blue serge, which
was draped fetchingly at the right
side and finished around the bottom
with five rows of narrow silver braid
The full waist, with it's short futed
BASQUE, was made of duck and fas-
tened with silver buttons, row Of
the buttons ornamenting the basque
in an odd fashion Duck was used for
the full leg.o'-mutton sleeves and
iaunty Bolero of the serge completed
this novel costume.
Another original blue and white
Yachting gown was also made of blue
serge Bands of white duck, embrol-
dered in lines of dark blue silk, trim
med the skirt The simple waste of
white serge was made with vest of
of white duck crossed with bands of
dark blue The sleeve was a full,
much -rinkled affair in white, and
dark blue serge formed the wide sailor
collar.-N. Y. World.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
oTTUMwA NEWS.

Special Correspondence to Ioma State Bystander.
This has been quiet week and bus
mess has been rather dull.
Miss Emma McCiruder, of Galesburg,
is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs
Harry Ownes.
Mrs w. F. Watts, of Des Moines,
arrived last Friday, in the city, and is
now located at her home on West
Union street
Mr.. James Berry, of Bloomfield, was
Sunday visitor. He attended the
camp meeting.
Rev, Shinney House, of Keosauqua,
is spending a few days in the city.
Miss Maude Dorch returned to her
home in Mt. Pleasant Monday, after Il
weeks visit with her cousin1 Mrs. L.,
Shelton.
The X. of P. society of this city is
still growing and is in prosperous
condition Last Tuesday night Rev. S.
B. Jones was initiated into the order.
The society meets regularly the first
and third Tuesdays in each month.
Mrs. j. n. Johnson departed We'd
nesday, for Moberly Mo-, for an eN-
tended visit with relatives.
Mrs. Margrett Fox was serious,,,,.
hurt at the camp meeting grounds last
Sunday by falling seat which caught
her left foot which was badly mashed.
The services at the Second Bapsist
church last Sunday We're exceedingly
good both morning and evening Rev.
Watt preached an able sermon in the,
morning from Romans, Sth chapter.
31st verse. His theme was "ChristiAn
Assurance" The subject was Well
handled and doubtless had od
effect upon its hearers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
KEOKUK ITEMS.

Special Correspondence 10 Ioma State Bysta1eder.
The camp meeting held by the mem
bers of Bethal A. M. e. Church was
we'll attended. 1t was success in
every way.
There was large attendance to hear
Rev. Clay, of the M. E. church, preach
at / Am. Topic, "The Light of the
World. Mrs Mary Dove gave an adj
dress which pleased all At 4p m J,
Il. III. Williams preached Topic, The
Message and at evening Rev. Hawley,
of Hamilton, topic, THE Vim" The
meeting closed with a grand old time
class meeting and hand shaking. The
receipts for the church were S65.00
Rev. Williamson deserves great
credit for the success of Sundays meet
ing.
Mrs. S. Fox is quite sick at her home,
1921 Concert street.
Sam Owens is very sick at his home,
1929 High street.
Three coach loads went to Macon,
City, Mo-, Sunday, to attend the session
of the North Missouri Baptist Associa-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Zeiser, Mrs II
Teauber, Miss Katie Hill, Mrs. G. G..
Banister and sons and many others
took advantage of the cheap rates to
st. Louis, Sunday.
Mr.. Wilburt Johnston is on the sick
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Rev. +. Lomax was here attending
Christian Church. He is the only col
ored member representing this denom-
ination in the state He is meeting
with great success in his new field of
labor. Letters of greeting came to the
association from Oakland, Cal, from
the pastor of the Christian Church,
(white), recommending Negro divine.
Dr. Davis, ID. d.. to the confidence of
the clergy and churches of Iowa as be-
ing "a scholar IN every particular, speak
ing both the Greek and Hebrew tongues
and several other languages. This
Negro was recommended as fully com
petent in every particular to take
charge of any Of the white Christian
churches of Iowa or any other state
A man who was noble in character and
well-loved by all who knew him in that
state. Rev. Lomax expressed himself
as being well treated among the clergy
of this state in their annual gathering
and that they seemed to draw no line
of demarkation whatever. They ex-
pressed themselves that God made all
nations of the earth of one blood and
therefore there was no discri1nina ton,
and Rev Lomax took his respective
part in the association. On Wednes-
day he was introduced to the associa-
ton and made short address, which
occupied ten minutes, and during the
time of his talk he made many friends, as
was manifested by applause all through
the body; and after his talk he was
asked where he obtained his education.
Iii answer, he said at the Bybleton In
stitute, Baltimore, Md. The secretary
of the state board then made a motion
recommending the association that the
state board be sent at its earliest con-
venience to Ottumwa to investigate the
work of Rev. Lomax in that field and
| to throw around him the necessary
protection and help from the extension
| board necessary
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

Mrs Sarah Washington, of Hannibal,
Mo, svisiting in the city, the guest Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Jones. She is a
sister of Mr. Jones and expects to re-
main some time.
Miss Lillian Smith enter tanned a
host of her friends at the home of her
parents last Thursday evening, this
being her eighth anniversary day. 1t
was an evening Of hilarity with the
little folks.
Mrs. VIM. Robinson, of Agency. was
a visitor at the camp meeting last
Sunday.
Quite a number of our citizens went
to Burlington last Sunday, among them
being Mr.. and Mrs. u. Taylor, j. r..
Harris, VIM. Downey, Samuel and VIM.
Weeks Misses Helen Johnson and
Anna 3. Reynolds They report hav-
ing good time.
Rev. c. Hunt, of Kirksvillt, Mo-, was
in the city several days last week
assisting in the camp-meeting. He is
an able divine and attracted much at
tention while here. He returned home
Monday.
The house of Joseph Coats, which
was burned some time ago, is now be-
ing rebuilded. 1t will be much better
than the former one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cranes were also
excursionists to Burlington last Sunday.
Rev. f. w. Watts and l.. j. Shelton
were elected delegates to represent the
Baptist Church at the Iowa Baptist As
sociation, which meets at Centerville
an September II, 1894.
Miss Cassie Cranes returned home
last Friday from Burlington, where she
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Gardner, for some time.
Mrs. j. B. Bradshaw returned home
last week, after a three weeks visit
with friends and relatives at Trenton,
Mo.
The camp-meeting under the auspices
Of the A. NJ. E. Church and Rev. James
Thomas, of Quincy, Ill, is still going
on. Last Sunday was the best day
during the meetings. The attendance
was quite large and the services very
interesting. The sermon by Rev. Hunt
deserves special mention. 1t was a
good one and has been highly compli-
mented. The representations were
very good and attracted considerab BILE
attention. The jubilee singing is one
feature that brings number of persons
to the grove.
Mrs. NJ. Turner left Thursday for a
two weeks visit with her daughter in
Peoria, Ills.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
Lee.
Justices of the Peace,
j. j. MOORE.
j. H. MALEY.
Constables,
j, Z. BRUNER.
NJ. J. COHEN.
REpUBLIcAN PLATFORM.


The republican party comes again before
the people Of, Iowa with every promise per-
formed and every prophecy fulfilled.
The history of the past year has again
demonstrated the unfitness and lncompe-
tency of the democratic party to admins
ter the affairs of the nation, and has again
yindicsted the eternal truth of republican
principles.
From the universal disaster that has ac-
companied democratic supremacy we
turn with confident hope othe sacred duty
of restoring peace to a distracted and dis
ordered country
We again declare for system of pro-
tectiye duties SO adjusted that every Amer
ican resource can be developed by Amer
ican Ia bor receiving American wages, and
we insist upon d tariff that will accomplish
these ends.
We have but to mention the disastrous
results which have followed the mere men.
ace of free trade as conclusive evidence of
the wisdom of the republican policy in the
past upon this subject.
We adhere tot the declaration of the
national republican party in 1882 upon its
monetary policy
We reafIirm our belief that ''the interests
of the country, IDS farmers ana working
men. demand that every dollar, paper or
coin, issued by the government, shall be as
good as any other dollar
We favor the largest possible use OF silver
MS money, that is consistent with the per-
manent maintenance of equal values OF all
dollars in circulation
We do not want monometallism, either
of gold or of silver. and we pledge ourselves
to continue to work. for bimetallism, to be
brought about by all fit means within the
power Of the government
The welfare of the laborer and the MAIN
tenance Of the dignity of labor have been
the constant care OF the republican party
from its birth It's whole history is an
effort to secure to the wage worker his just
share of the fruits of toll; and it now re-
news It's pledge to defend the working man
not only against the assaults of foreign
competition but against the attacks OF
domestic avarice.
Resolved That the honest and industrl-
nns Immigrant who comes to our land with
fha intent to become in good faith an
American citizen, is always welcome. None
other should be permitted to come. We
favor the amendment and more stringent
enforcement of the immigration laws SO as
to exclude criminal, pauper and all other
undesirable classes whose presence tends to
degrade American labor and incite dis
order.
The republican party, ever mindful of
fha patriotic services and sacrifices of the
veteran soldiers of the republic, reatfirms
ITS position in favor of liberality to the ma
tion's defenders We favor the granting
of pensions to all honorably discharged
union soldiers and sailors whose disabilities
or ornecessities justly entiyle them thereto.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
Of the Modes

brane Of the muscles around
the eyes which contains water
BY crying this water is lost. The
supply is not equal to the exhaust
causing dryness of skin which pro-
duces wrinkles.
A passive expression of countenance
should be cultivated People who call
into action the muscles of the face
while speaking wrinkle early in life.
Frowning and laughing also produce
wrinkles. 1t is better never to sleep
on the face; use down pillows when
possible.
Gentle massage is an excellent thing,
but one should be careful to always
ru3 the same way. Even the lines in
the forehead can be rubbed away If
one is patient enough to do it.
All face lotions and powders having
tendency to dry the skin will pro-
duce wrinkles. Pure soap containing
no alkali is non-injurious and should
be used daily. Excessively hot water
dries the skin and wrinkles it, while
cold water stimulates and refreshes.it
The first lines usually appear be-
tween the ages of rs and 5s years If
they come before they are usually
brought by illness or mental distress
At the period mentioned the natural
secretions of the flesh begin to recede,
leaving the skin too large for the
space it covers. This is, what causes
wrinkles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

and in fact every place of amusement
was crowded with people We shall
not consume space nor time to write
the affair up, but can briefly say that
everyone seemed to have been enjoy
ing the beautiful sights of Burlington
and the kind hospitality Of burlington
people.
Mr., John Harris, OF Ottumwa, was
the guest of his sister, Mrs. Peter
johnson, this week. Mr.. Harris gave
the family quite a pleasant surprise, as
none of them had any knowledge OF
his coming. He came with no other
luggage than a gold-headed cane in
his hand: but when he was ready to
leave he discovered that his sister
wanted to change him from a gentle
man into pack mule. She hal been
gone into the garden about half an
hour, when she returned to the house
with huge basket filed with green
apples which she wanted to send to
mamma. So poor Johnny took long
breath, cast sorrowful eye down on
his burden, summoned up all the
strength, courage and patience he had,
bid the family d sad good-bY and
started on his homeward journey a
sadder but wiser man.
Mr.. Arthur Dortch, of Mt. Pleasant,
was Burlington visitor last Sabbath.
1t is with a feeling of joy and pride
that we announce the growing success
of the new colored shoe making firm
of this city, Mr. Hunt and sons. They
are now permanently located an West
jefferson street and are doing thriv-
ing business in that line. They have
the congratulations ard well wishes of
all Burlington people.
Rev. Mr.. Lewis. pastor of the A. M.
e. church, of Mt. Pleasant, in company
of his wife, was in Burlington Mon
day
The members of the A. M. E. church
will begin their camp meeting Friday
evening, August 81, at Bonn's summer
garden. We trust that much success
may follow this religious effort.
Mrs. Amy Carter, quite an old settler
of Burlington. but who has been in
ST Paul, Minnesota, for the past four
or five years is again in our midst. We
are unable to say how long she will
remain here as her work will demand
and indefinite stay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

A. l.. Bell is now ostensibly the
editor of the Avalanche and his name
flies from the mast head of that sheet.
Mr.. A. S. Barnett has apparently re-
tired, but will remain with the paper
.indefnitely." We would suggest
that the ostensible editor stop the in
quiries made as to the political policy
of the paper by making a bold and
plain statement Mr.. Bell has a
position that will require very hard
work to accomplish anything.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
A Gown Three Years old.

1t was a gown of heliotrope glaoe
silk, beautiful in coloring and almost
as good as new, but in design just a
step or two behind the march of fash
ion. 1t was three years old, SO re-
modelling was necessity if it was to
be worn this season. lsigny null,
that up-to-date material, transformed
it into gown of to-day.
The narrow skirt was widened to
its correct width by inserted panels of
Isigny null with corn-colored tatfeta
Bows of dark heliotrope velvet made
the panels more ornamental. A deep
bertha of the null covered the only
soiled part of the waist The stoclN
belt and collar were of corn-colq
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
CLINTON ITEMS.

Special Correspondence to Iooca State Bsta,aaer.
Rev. j. w. Malone left Friday morn
ing for Dubuque.
Mrs. M. o. Culberson spent Saturday
and Sunday at Lyons, the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Jas. Robinson and daughters.
Miss Gertie Bugg gave reception
Monday evening, in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. w. Pinkard
Mr.. VIM. Turner is visiting his
mother from Kentucky.
Miss Susie Turner has returned from
the South after a long absence from
the city.
Miss Florence Cooper is quite sick.
Mrs. Guied, of Moline, Illu is visiting
Mrs VIM Emerson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

Colored men, many of them accom-
panied by their wives and children,
continue to go to the Connellvllle (Pa.)
soft coal mines. Over $500 have been
sent from Roanoke, some 1,5o0 from
Staunton. and large numbers from
other points in the state A careful
estimate places the number from Vir-
ginia at $780, no counting the women
and children.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
Gowns For Ye Summer Maiden.

Fashions come and go, but one fact
remains unchanged: dark blue and
white are the colors to be used for the
yachting gown, whether the skirts
fare or cling or the sleeves require
four yards of material or two But
the clever girl is not discouraged, for
she can design an outing suit of blue
and white so different from every
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

Thursday, at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Worthington, on
North Academy street, occurred an
event long to be remembered in color
ed society circles. There We're about
thirty invited guests, and the day was
spent in social conversation, music and
artistic needleworll. AT 2 o'clock an
elegant dinner was served in courses,
and at 6 all departed, wishing for
many returns of the day. Mr.. and
Mrs. Worthington are well known as
entertainers and many guests e.joy
the hospitality of their home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

Ed Wilt is meeting with great en-
couragement in his application for the
position of military instructor in the
Mason City, Mo-. schools. His ability
cannot be doubted He is a good
scholar and gentleman. Uncle Sam
recognized Mr.. Willis merits and gave
him many positions Of trust in the reg
nlar army
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

Alexander Hamilton, who died in
Grand Rapids, Mich, a few days ago,
was slave who escaped to the union
line in 80, and became the valet of a
Michigan officer, by whose aid he stud
led law and was admitted to the bar.
He built up an excellent practice among
his people in Grand Rapids.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

Peoples Advocate, (Ga) Since the
democrats of Atlanta have decided
\ that a (white) primary of all people
lsball decide who shall De our next city
bfficers we would like to know where
the Negro sis at.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

silk, and the sleeves which were
hppelessly small, were enlarged by
full puffs of the plain null over the
heliotrope silk, making the color eff
feet most artistic. Two elongated
tabs of the silk were unique feature
of the bodice. They were finished at
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
In FASHIONS GLASS.
SOME ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
THE LADIES.
a Few Precautions in Youth VIII De-
fer Wrinkles for Many Years-Gowns
for summer Maidens- Various Note
of the Modes.

CCORDING TO A
well known com
plexion specialist,
a few simple pre-
cautions in youth
w o u | d d e + e r
wrink lie S m a n y
years.
Women sho u ! d
avoid tears above
all else. There is q
lining to the mem
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

den party. The material is black sila
N chair, ornamenied with an effective
trimming in jet and gilt.
Over the plain, full skirt an oddly
shaped overskirt is draped, outlined
with a band of the trimming. A
unique effect is given to the gown by
the arrangement of black MORE rib
bon. 1t is caught in rosettes on the
bodice, and falls with two long ends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

fore the meeting of the Republican
State Convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
Fashion Notes.

Linen and duck dresses are to be
popular again this year They are
made in the coat and skirt style and
worn with vests and shirts.
Capes and loose wraps are neces-
sity not to be ignored while large
sleeves are in style, SO they are sure
to be worn more than jackets
New craped zephyr goods come IN
stripes, chime and dotted effects. soRe
Of the fabrics showing a Grape colord
stripe alternating with one in crea
or ivory white. likewise crinkled.
Besides the leagues of fancy lace o
every imaginable design and of every
width, from one inch to one yard, in
cream, ecru, white, black and butter
color, are more novel garnitures Of
friIled tulle hung with sparkling
spangles and sequins These will be
alike popular for bodice trimming
and decorations in millinery.
Very pretty vine-em broidered, brier-
stitched or tuck and insertion, all-over
fabrics in lawn, French muslin and
India linen are shown this season,
designed for yolses. waists and border
ings for summer dresses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
BURLINGAN BUDGET.

d j. !: !: i. ! ! T: u !
Special Co1YeSpo7lda ara State BySta,lder.
There were a. least estimation
about 5000 visj Burlington last
Sabbath. Excl rains from all
directions were \lly coming in
both Saturday Nay, and by
Sunday noon the own streets,
the parks, the q ent grounds,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31

Gov. Mckinney has offered his SER
vices to the New York republicans, and
it is proposed to have him open the
campaign on September 5, week be-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-31
For a Garden Party.

FOr OaINeH Harty'
The black and Ter color is COM
bination which tng black and
white in the 8 French gown
is designed or for gar
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