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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
KIND WORDS OF ADVICE.

MT. PLEASANT, Iowa. Nov. S.
EDITOR BYsTANDER: Through the soi-
citation of Miss M. Dodge, your ener-
getic and praise worthy agent for THE
Iowa STATE BysTANDER at this place.
concluded to become a Su bScriber. for
which ! hope | will never have reason
to regret, have read great many
of our papers, and am sorry to say that
know of none that are just what
think they could be, and should be for
the race. I am glad to find the By
sTANpER to. the front with, if not in the
lead of all the rest / do not wish to
find fault but do hope the time will
soon come and now is at hand when the
press will establish for the people one
appropriate name and stop calling us
by half dozen or more old slavery
names given to us by our former mas
tiers. We are called a nation or r ice,
and are just as worthy of a national
name as any of the other races. | have
always been interested in the so-called
race problem, and would like to see it
solved. The problem is about solved
already, but there are a few essential
points that have been over looked or
neglected. and until they are brought
into action we can never expect to be
much more than what we are. To be
a people, it is essentially neces ,ary that
we have a race name and be proud of
it. When we have our name and race
pride thoroughly established, we will
then have everything we need to make
us a people. That is. everything else
will come in time. / hope our readers
will remember that race pride means
great deal. Some think it only means
to wear good clothes. | do certainly
think that the BYsTANDER means all
right and hope it will soon find it's way
into every home When / read papers
published by white or other races, |
nolice that they do not call themselves
Blancl, which is the foreign word
meaning white, corresponding to the
foreign word Negro, meaning black;
nor do they call themselves Afro
Americans. The words bright, light
brighter or lighter are never used as
their names. 1t is generally known
that when they refer to other races
make it known. May the time soon
come when we will do the same, love
the African race and would like to see
1t prosper. WM. w BoULDIN
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
REsENTING INSULTS.
From the Omaha Ea,terpris,

Three thousand votes in the city of
San Francisco will be polled for the
Populist mayor. on the 9th. This is done
because the Republican mayor and
others who were elected refused to
place in office any of the Negroes in
that city and county except one or two
ianitors with the statement that the
NEGRO is not fiG to fill the position of
clerk and is only fit for janitors and
spittoon-c eaners and should not be
given too many of them. We appre-
ciate the resentment of this insult in
any manner and form that the black
men are capable of making it. The
Republicans in other localities want 10
take warning. That the time when
the Negroes Of the northwest are in
sensible to wrong and Indifferent to
political discrimination and insult has
passed and we are men the peers of any
American citizen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Washington Cd. c. people and the
press have mania for antagonizing
Negro school teachers. Even John M.
Langston has been guilty of it in the
past. We find too much fault with
one another and it retards our growth.
If we expect to rise.in mental and moral
strength it must be through the school
room. If we had our way we would
pension every school teacher in the
United States after he or she reached a
cert ain age in the service. Through
their training come our good hom s.,
our great men and our great nations.
Look at our own land see what has
been the effect. Where we have school
houses and school teachers and where
they do not exist present very con
vincing argument in favor OF the
former. Let the fault finder do some
thing for the race to which he belongs
by exercising his brain in the develop
ment of a laudable ambition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

The anti-lynching society meets at
the court house in this city on Tuesday
evening next Miss Wells came into
our city and started the good work and
now it is the duty of those who talk
and believe in amellorating the condi-
tion Of the Negroes in the south to
come forth and practice whatthey have
preached. We do not want it to be
truthfully said that after the first gun
has been fred our people leave the
ground and forget that the Negroes of
the south suffer ills that we know not
of. Be true to the principle that all
men should have an equal opportunity
in life. Let everyone attend the
meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
SIOUX CITY NEWS.

Special Correspondence to Io,oa State Bystaader.
Rev. Z. F. Matthews has returned
from Nicetown, Ind. Mrs. Matthews
was taken i'll while at Chicago and will
remain there until she is able to con-
tinue her journey.
Mrs. Ellen Prater is quite sick.
Ed. Comley is down from Winnebago,
Minn. He will spend the winter with
his family.
1t is rumored that there will be we'd
ding bells ringing in Sioux City before
long.
We We're glad to see SO many of our
Morning Side friends at church last
Sunday evening. Don't make this your
last time.
THE BYsTANDER can be found on sale
at Mr.. Washington's fruit stand,
corner of Fourth and Pierce streets; also
at Mr.. p. d. Browns barber shop,
corner of Fourth and Water streets
Mr. w P. Shields delivered an ex-
cellent address at the Frank D. Jackson
Colored Club, held at the ,urt house
last Thur day eve ling Mr. z. d. Brown
and Mr.. Jas. Washington were also
among the speakers.
Charles Carter is talking of moving
his family to st. Paul some time in the
near future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
OTTUMWA NEWS.

Special Correspondence to Toasa StateBystander.
Every body is jubilant over the
election news, it Sc ms like every man
WIS at his post Tuesday and performed
his duty well.
Mrs. Maggie Prye isreported as being
on the sick list
Mrs James Berry, of Bloomfield, is
stopping in the city. the guest of Mrs.
ii. f Watts. She expects to rem ia in
the city until after Thanksgiving.
Last Sunday was covenant and COM
munion day at the Second Baptist
church. The services We're well at.
tended and a very pleasant day was
had.
Mr.. McBradley came over from
Bloomfield Saturday and remained over
Sunday with his family and friends,
returning back Monday to his work.
E. Crump, the genial young man of
Hedrick, was Sunday visitor in the
city Sunday, the guest of Miss Eva
Harris He returned home Monday.
Miss Corinne Gooden, of South OF
tumwa is again on the sick list She
has the sympathy of her many friends.
The two classes of the A. M. f.
church will give Thanksgiving din
ner at the church.
Rev. j. I CASTOR, of Des Moines, was
in the city last Monday, and last Tues
day. He was on his way to Warren,
Mo.
Every one should attend the feast in
the wilderness at A. M. E. church next
Tuesday and Wednesday evening, for
it promises to be a gran affair.
Mrs. FL. Jones, of Abba, spent few
days in the city last week the guest of
her daughter, Mrs. Jessie Meadows.
She returned home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Murphey Allen and
Miss Allen, of Missouri, is visiting in
the city, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Gabriel. They will return
soon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
Of the Modes

them. They are trimmed with pro-
fusion of lace and ribbons Here IS
very pretty garment which may be
made of either batiste or wash SILK.
1t is well shaped to the figure and the
neck is cut into point back ana
front The opening thus made is nm
ished with lace frills one falling each
way, and joined with an insertion
through which ribbon is run; the ENDS
of these are tied in bows both at the
back and front points The sleeves
are also trimmed with lace, joined to
the garment by the insertion and rib
bon, which finishes on the shoulder in
bows Another bow is placed on the
front near the under arm seam. New
York World
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Rev. II. j. Mott. of Marshalltown, is
in the city and will remain oyer Sun
day. He is arranging to give lecture
at the Baptist church Monday evening.
Subject: "The Negro in America. Y
Miss Ella Bates, of Keb. was in the
city Wednesday. She returned home
the same day, accompanied by Rev.
Knott.
Rev. A. Chase, of Massachusetts, was
in the city this week. He expects to
lecture here in the near future on his
"Travels in Africa. y
The choir of the Second Baptist
church under the management of Miss
T. Dodd is furnishing some very nice
music for the church, which makes
quite an Improvement. A social was
given for their benefit Friday, which
was very enjoyable affair
Died at the home of his parents on
Mills street, Saturday, Nov. 3, little
Ruben Thornton, aged 5 years, II
months and 10 days. Funeral services
were held Sunday, conducted by Rev.
Watts
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
BURLINGTON BUDGET.

Special Correspondence to Iona State Bystander
Mr. Williams has been suffering from
rheumatism very badly for the past
two weeks.
Mrs. Tiggs is not improving much,
her arm being in a bad condition.
Mr.. Smith is complaining OF having
the astb ma.
Robert Early is on the sick list.
The Republicans had their rally
Saturday night, the honora BILE S. M.
Clark delivering the opening address
Rev. Alexander delivered two quite
interesting sermons Sunday In the
morning his text was ''Be ready for all
good things" and at night he preached
'sThe Worlds Fair .
Mrs. Smith is on the sick list
Rev Ciark's family left Tuesday
evening for Des Moines.
Miss Moore and Miss Aims were with
Mrs Clark Tuesday forenoon for their
farewell visit.
Jimmie Clark left with his father last
Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
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oSkALOOSA NOTES.

OSkALDOSA NOTES.
Special Correspondence to 1owa State Bysta,ader.
Both churches are making prepara-
rations for entertainments to be given
near Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Nancy Adams died at her home
on South Sixth avenue Saturday morn
idg at 5 o'clock, of dropsy and heart
failure, after an illness of about six
months. Mrs Adams was As years of
age, and has been resident of this
city nine years. She leaves husband
and three children to mourn their loss.
Several Oskaloosa people received in
vitations to an entertainment at Evans
last Saturday But only a few went
on account of the date.
Mrs. Lizzie Bearhous has been con-
fined to her bed the past two weeks on
account of severe illness.
Jesse Marshall, of Des Moines, is in
the city this week.
Mrs. Thomas M>rshall is now in
Galesburg, ILL.,. at the bedside of her
son John, who is at present very low
Mrs VIM. Hart has been confined to
her bed for the post week with severe
illness.
Mr.. Jordan Wilson and Mrs. Jennie
Finley were quietly united last Monday
evening at the home of the bride. Only
few of the relatives witnessed the
event. Both are well and favorably
known by hundreds, and in this union
it is the wish of all that their voyage
through life will be happy and a
prosperous one.
Among the visitors attending the
cake walk last week the greater num-
Der were from Ottumwa Prizes award
ed as follows: H. c. Cooper and Cora
Wilson first. Mr.. Weeks, of Ottumwa,
and Anna Dairy, second; Joe Wing and
wife third. The evening was one of
pleasure to all attenking.
The literary and social at the A. NJ.
E church last Wednesday was a great
success. Quite large crowd attended.
All went home happy. PAsHA.
a. NJ. E. CHURCH NOTES. osKALoOsA.
Friday afternoon of last week from 2
to 5, the ladies of the A. M. E church
gave fine reception to Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones. An elegant lunch was served
and all had a good time.
The choir of the A. NJ e church has
been organized for the coming year,
wi h the following officers: Mrs s. b..
Jones, director, Miss Georgia Blag-
burn, leader, Miss Jennie Jones. organ
ist.
Last Wednesday night the Wayman
Lyceum gave it's first entertainment for
trustees, with Miss Georgia Blackburn
as chairman. The program was ex-
cellent
Queen Esther, with Miss Georgia
Blagbnrn as the leading character,
promise, to be a success
Sunday was trustee day at the A. M.
E. church. The congregation was large
both m trning and evening. fifty at
least taking sacrament in the morning.
One accession during the day.
Queen Esther is making great head
way. The opera house has been Sc
cured and all indications point to sue
cess.
Recently Rev Jones and wife, A. G..
Clark and wife, had an enjoyable visit
in Evans.
The A M. E. church is making great
headway on it's mortgage debt. Amount
made known soon.
On account of the funeral service of
Sister Adams OF. Wesley chapel; after
noon services at the A. M. E. church
were postp ned. .. X.
I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

lin or silk, just for the sake of fem
unity, these riding tights will be
warm enough for walk, shopping or
outing in the coolest weather. The
demand just now is for the medium
weight in wool and the heavy silk.
Made to order the silks are SIS, but
they are pure silk and as thick and
soft as floss. Those of wool are S. and
So a pair Stock goods sell at about
half the prices.
The Vogue In Rings
With the revival of the birthday
ring-a special stone for each month.
as the legend indicates-a feminine
mania has arisen in regard to settings
1t is no longer the proper thing to
merely make the purchase of a birth
dav ring, however expensive, at
jewellers. Decidedly newer and more
unique is it to buy the unset stone
diamond, pearl. ruby, .sa phire, emerald,
ONYX or agate, as the birth month may
dictate and have it mounted as taste
and purse may suggest Fortunate
are those young women whose arts
tic friends can suggest to them a
pretty little design for the setting;
others, less blessed are ransacling
the libraries and old magazines to
find articles on gems and jewels from
which original and beautiful ideas
may be CLEANED.
Silver has come into great populari
ty as the proper metal for these birth
day rings--especially for agate, sar-
donyx and the moonstone-andm much
fine work in unique settings and
beautiful chasings has been done.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Sam ClarlS's popularity was shown in
the handsome majority he received in
the First district It's close district
and he comes out with a plurality of
about 4 900. The AfroAmericans who
are very numerous in that district,
stood by him and the party almost to a
man. He was their friend before he
became candidate and they appreciate
mis- services TO them on many occasions
when they needed good advice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

poultry in this issue owing to the fact
that a morning newspaper printer on
the Iowa State Register visited our
hen coop land he was not a senegam-
bian) one morning and took the last
one we had. If the said printer had
had little charity he would not have
taken them all to the Register We
enjoy the sight of them in such a good,
hard working and conscientious paper
as the Register and will not offer a re-
ward for the man who ''stole our chick
ems -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

A musical concert will be given on
November 10, at the East Side Baptist
church. 1t mas well and favorably
known talent and promises to be one
the events of the season. On this oc-
casion a comical quartette will be
given entitled THE Auctioneer.' 1t
is very lively piece and should be
heard by everyone, Make it your bust
ness to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

.sBreathes there man with soul so
dead" who does not believe that it
pays to support party newspapers?
They have won one of the greatest vic
tories the Republican party has ever
won and the country witnessed. The
party can now cover itself withsadded
glory by doing the proper things at the
proper time-by doing what is rightand
lust.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Col Henderson has been sent to
congress for the seventh time. He has
been elected to more successive terms
than any man sent to congress from
Iowa. He is bold, aggressive man
and many people are wishing that the
country had more congressman n who
had the courage of their convictions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Whether jewellers approve the faa
or not is theme not to be entered
upon rashly, but the feminine lover
of precious stones has not touched
the top notch in pleasures OF this
kind until she has chosen her own
birthsto from glittering profu-
sion. has suffered mentally over the
choice of appropriate design IN set
ting, and has awaited patiently that
delightful moment when the stone OF
her heart, in the noun ting of her own
inven ton, shall shine upon her finger
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
The Bonnet OF the Hour.

i No girl even though her means be
limited, need be without dainty fall
bonnet for evening wear if she has
skilful fingers some artistic ingenuity,
bit of velvet, lace and a buckle.
These are all that is necessary to pro-
duce one of the most fashionable
bonnets of the season.
This bonnet, here shown. is really
nothing more than velvet bow, gar
nished with lace or net and a dainty
ornament Almost all velvet bows
this season are veiled, or partially SO.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
one of the greatest forces in the

One of the greatest forces in the re-
cent election has been the school house
and daily and weekly press of the coun-
try. It is gratifying to know that Re-
publicanism follows in the wake OF
education and intelligence. One can
look at the map and show Republican
victories and also find the school house
and the newspaper. This has been a
campaign of education in which the
newspapers have taken the most prom
inent part. The Afro american will
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

The Afro Americans in the First,
Second and Sixth districts in particular
should feel proud of the grand victory
which they SO materially assisted in
winning for the principles of Repub-
licanism. Without them the Republi-
can banner would have trailed in the
dust in the Second district as well as
others
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
Judge Toureee: IF II was a colored

Judge Tourgee: '.If I was a colored
man in the north | would go to a
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. ! must crit.cise my Negro
friends for submitting too much No
race ever received it's rights unless it
stood up for them and made it a part
of it's religion to do so. Z"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
FASHIONS FOR WOMEN.
DAINTY PATTERNS OF THE
LATEST DESIGNS.
The Millinery Caricatures of the Season
Not for GirIs-The Bonnet of the
Hour Batiste and Wash siIk-Notes
Of the Modes.
HE CHEMIsE HAS

HE CHEMISE HAS
returned to stay, at.
least for this sea-
son. The stores
show any number
of these articles in
materials so dainty
and styles so be-
witching as to al
most reconcile one
to the inconv nvenl-
ence of wearing
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Nebraska has again honored herself
by electing worthy Afro-American to
the legislature. DIR. Ricketts, is his
name and this is his second term. On
each side Of Iowa the Republican party
honors colored men Of merit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Republican leaders should appreciate
the fact that the Afro-American vote
constitutes very important factor in
the elections of this state as well as
several other states.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

$40 me belongeth vengeance and
recompense: their foot shall slide in
due time: for the day of their calamity
is at hand and things that shall come
upon them make haste.''
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Capt. Hull received fine compliment
by the voters of the Seventh disrrict,
which shows that the longer he serves
the people the more they appreciate
him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

with lace or net sprinkled with Jet.
The style has much to commend it.
aside from its artistic beauty, and the
fact that it is becoming to almost any
style of face.
1t is sort of emergency affair that
can be fashioned in hurry when
there is an invitation to the theater
and my lady hasn't bonnet fit to
wear"
OF course it may be made as expen-
sive as one chooses. The one shown
here is as expensive as it is effective
The bow is of rose pink silk velvet
partly veiled with real black lace.
The center is caught and held with
crescent of jet. and there are. tiny jet
spike ornaments faring out at either
side A com bination fit for fairy is
of sea foam green veiled with silvery
gauze and caught with silver buckle.
The hair may be worn either high or
low, although preference is now
given to the former fashion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Its color is one of the new blue shades.
1t is trimmed about the crown with
band of velvet, laid in folds, of color
matching the felt Just in the front
are two large rosettes of white velvet
ribbon. These support two white
wings that give light. graceful look.
At the back of the crown is another
rosette and still another is placed
underneath the brim of the back.
Childre ms hats are shown in all
sorts of fancy shapes and colors, but
the most favored are the simple styles,
dainty but plainly trimmed New
York World
Fashion Notes.
Lace, passe ementerie and embroidery
are appliqued upon silk or wool ma
terials. A dress of gray camel's hair
has an embroidered edging about
eight inches wide at the hem. This is
appliqued on to the material Above
this is an insertion to match, also in
applique. In some cases the material
ou which the embroidery is wrought
is cut out; in other cases, is laid on
fat and closely fastened down.
A new waist of silk is fitted in the
back with quite full skirts and gath
cred in very full at the front There
is deep ruffle of lace around the
shoulders, the full sleeves are finished
with ribbon. The waist. has belt
only from the under-arm seams across
the front.
A new bodice has skirts short at
the sides and running down in long
points at the back. The trout is in a
very full rutfle and cut straight across.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

The Republican party is now given
the opportunity of a life time. 1t can
now make use of the misfortunes of the
Democratic party.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

The solid south is breaking. The
Democratic party is the unwilling
cause Of the break.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Charles Stewart was reelected by a
handsome majority. He is worthy
officer and deserves the support of all
good citizens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

On the inside pages of THE Iowa
STATE BYsTANDER will be found an ex-
cellent condensed report of the cleo
tions all over the country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Negro Democrats have taken to the
woods, preparatory to joining the
majority next year. They are lone
soma
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Polk county should be congratulated
on her good Judgment this year in
electing SO many good officers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09

Did you hear anything drop last
Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-11-09
THE PROGRESS OF EDUCATION
An Interesting Letter Showing the
Growth and Improvement In the
Schools Of the Leading City of
Missouri

ith the Increa SO of Education the Negro
Problem VIII Som be Solved and Men
and Women of All Race Will be Com
PEELED to Stand Upon Their Merits.