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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
MUSICAL TREAT

From the Webster city Graphic Herald.
The ntertainment given at the opera
house last Friday evening under the
auspices of the ladies of the U. B
church was highly enjoyed by the large
audience present Mrs. Coalson and
Mrs. Birney arrived from Des Moines
Thursday and were met at the train by
Mrs. Comley. whose guests they were
during their stay in the city. Mrs
Comley and Mrs. Jacks were instru-
mental in getting pthe entertainment
and to these ladies, for their tireless
work, the thanks of the church are due.
Mrs. Coalson and Mrs Birney next sang
a duet, which was well received.
These ladies are accomplished singers
and have pleasing way with them
which at once makes them friends with
their audience. They responded to an
encore with a sweet little piece which
brought down the house. Mrs. c. nj.
Comley was down on the program for
.:Kentuclly Bell" a beautiful recita-
ton, but in preparing the evenings
entertainment for the public the
fatigue incident to it had made her i'll,
and she contracted severe cold, but
rather than disappoint the audience
she gave small piece. "Whistling
Bill, " which was very kindly received.
AS an elocutionist Mrs. Comley has a
brilliant career before her and those
whom she has instructed in this city
reflect the training she has given their
voices. Mrs Coalson demonstrated
that she was a finished musician by
the piece of instrumental music
rendered
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

period. The public schools of this city
are second to none in the state. The
course of study in the Davenport pub
| lie schools extends over a period OF
fourteen years, which includes five
years in the high school, namely, the
English and Latin courses and the
/ training department for young teach
ers, which is one of the many advant-
ages. Miss Mamie Green graduated
/ from the ninth grade and also Albert
| Nuckles Walker, on last Wednesday
i afternoon. There are at present forty
colored children in the public school,
one, Miss Jessie Telfred, in the high
school, There is also cooking school
for the girls and manual training for
boys.
oliver Richardson is quite ILL.,
| The social entertainment and install
alton furnished on Monday evening,
the oath, by Hiram Lodge, No. 10, was
! among the finest of the kind ever at
tempted in Davenport. Extraordinary
preparations had been made to make
this royal occasion, and right well
did the managers succeed. Officers in
stalled: L. Pitts, W. NJ; G. Bembry,
s. W.; j. Warren, j. W.; S. L. Bean,
Sec; H. G. Bean, Treas; f. Jones, Ty-
Ter; A. Twiggs, s. D.; Joe Richardson,
J. D.; FL. Humphrey, j. s.; J. Cooper,
IS. S. III. Burris, w. M. of King Solo
mon lodge, Rock Island, performed the
ceremony. G. Bembry as marshal.
Mrs. G. III. Wade, who has been the
guest of Mrs. Tillman the past two
weeks returned to Cedar Rapids Mon
day.
| Julia Hill will visit in Cedar Rapids
The Junior League viii give paper
social July l..
Mrs. j. r. Busey gave delightful
reception on last Thursday afternoon
in honor of the S. A. L. club. The
spacious rooms were beautifully illum-
mated with candles. and floral decora-
tions abounded in the parlor and dining
hall. After the program rendered the
club adjourned. until the third Thurs
| day in September, with an outing to be
given in July at Black Hawk Watch
| Tower.
The attendance at Bethel A. NJ E..
church was very small all day Sabbath
owing to the extreme heat.
| Mrs. T. Bright and Mrs. Richardson
have returned from Keokuk, where
they have been attending the Grand
Court of Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Attention has been called to the fact
that it rained only on the first day OF
the races and after that time the
weather was beautiful that one OF the
chief opponents Of the races and the
mulct saloon had his church burned to
the ground, having been set on fire by
a bolt of lightning from the heavens;
that the very day the women, backed
by the church federation, were to start
out to begin operations among the vot-
ers in opposition to the mnlct petition
of consent, 1t began to rain. Why did
it rain and the lightning commit such
sad havoc?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
BALTIMORE LINES IN.n
Tho New Coaching Rules Falling into
Disfayor.

Disfavor.
The Baltimore scribes do not like the
new coaching rules, which is not to ba
wondered at wken the makeup Of the
team is taken into consideration. Lis
ten to this wall, says Sporting Life:
Last seasons rooters will remember
how many time, with the odds against
them, the whole team would begin
roofing vigorously when at every close
decision the whole outfeld would come
running in to see about 1t, when every,
man on the team would come in to the
bat on the run, yelling, Get at emf and
in their enthusiasm could not sit still on
the bench, but were Jumping UP and
down, batting at imaginary balls, and
showing an enthusiasm that nothing
could conquer. That accounted for the
savage batting streaks and many a
victory. The new rules have hurt the
Orioles worse than any other club, be-
cause they are nearly all young, en-
thusiastic, 'scrappy' players, whose
playing depends largely upon their en-
thusiasm. 1t is not a little discouraging
to a Baltimore rooter to see, after a
close decision, Kelley and Brodie, and
Jennings and McGraw come running in
from the field in the old scrappy fash
ion, and then, remembering the new
order Of things, shut their lips tight
and sullenly and slowly walk back to
their places, as if every bit of starch
were taken out Of them" The new
rules were adopted to repress such
"scrappy' players, and to prevent
scenes similar to that witnessed here
last season, when the disorderly con-
duct of the Boston players almost pre-
cipitated a riot.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
BURNS CHAPEL NJ. =. CHURCH.

Des Moines street between Second
and Fourth street. Service for the
Sabbath as follows: Preaching, 1o:3o
a. m class meeting, 11:3o a. M: Sun
day school 1a m. The quarterly
meeting services begin at 2:3o p. M, to
which you are respectfully invited to
come and be with u.s. The young peo-
pies meeting $3.50 p. m. Let the young
people come to this meeting. Preach
ing, 7:3o p. M, by one of the strange
ministers that will be here attending
the ministerial association, which will
convene on Friday morning, June 2s,
and will hold over Sunday. The Ep-
worth League on Tuesday evening at
p m. The prayer meeting Thursday
evening. A. w. WHITE, Pastor.
Harold Carter, aged IL months, was
taken suddenly i'll Saturday and died
Monday. The funeral occurred Tues-
day from the home Of Mrs. Reade.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
CEDAR RAIDS NOTES.

Special CORRESPONDENCE: to Iopa State Bystn,,der.
A quiet wedding took place at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Corners
Tuesday evening, the 25th. The con-
tracing parties were Miss Bernice,
their Youngest daughter, and Mr..
Herbert Wright, Of Marshalltown.
There were only a few intimate friends
present Rev. Mr.. Wade otficiated.
Those present from out of town were
Mrs. Wright and two daughters, mother
and sisters of the groom. The happy
couple will make their home near
Toledo, Ia, so it is reported.
Mrs. G. FL. Wade returned home
Monday night, after two weeks stay
in Davenport, attending the Sunday
school convention and visiting friends
in Rock Island, Davenport and Moline.
She was the guest of Mrs. Tillman at
Davenport, and reports very pleasant
time
Miss Eta Davis returned Friday
night from Davenport, attending the
Sunday school convention and visiting
friends.
The ladies gave a social at the
Masonic hall Monday night, which
was fairly well attended.
Mrs Catharine D. Tillman, of Dav-
enporo, is expected in the city Saturday.
She will be the guest of Rev. and Mrs.
Wade.
The stewardesses are to give a
donkey lawn social on the evening of
the glorious fourth.
Miss Lucy Boyers, of Muchachinock,
is in the city.
The L. /. ID. O. meets Friday after
noon at the residence of Mrs. M. E.
Lowry.
Miss Allie Hannah is visiting Mrs,
Bell, of Iowa City.
The Kings Daughters met at their
regular meeting Monday night.
Thereswil be a picnic given under
the auspices of the Kings Daughters
July 10, at Riverside Park. All are
invited to attend. 3
Mrs. Holly is expected home some
time this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
NEWTON NOTES.

Special Correspondence to IoUa State BgSta'aaer.
G. Carter and w. Fine have returned
home after their trip to st. Joe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham have
returned.
Miss Lottie Green went to Oskaloosa
to take part in the cantata entitled
"Queen Esther.
Miss Lottie Martin is home again
from Maryville.
Three or four families went fishing
and berrying this week and brought
back over bushel of gooseberries.
c. Lewis visited his wife and baby
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hale.
The Children's Day exercises, which
were repeated, were excellent.
Mrs. Cunningham was sick and did
not go on the excursion.
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DEATH SUMMONS.

DIED-Mrs. Ella Clemens-Bell, wife
of Attorney A. L. Bell, after an illness
of several weeks.
Deceased was born in Omaha and was
% years of age. The family moved to
this city about sixteen years ago, where
they have since resided. The youth
and school life of deceased were spent
in this city amid the perfect sunlight
Of love and parental hope. Here the
brightness of her Mid the ripeness of
her scholarship and the versatility of
her talent We're developed. Here she
best received and understood love.
kindness and sympathy of a mother.
Hope dawned as bright as does the
morning star, the quarter of a century
milestone had not been reached, and
all things seemed generous and
sympathetic in treatment. She was a
member of st. Paul's A. M. e. Church,
Christian worker and was always
guided by high plane of honesty and
reverence. She was a loving wife,
having been bride less than year,
and at any and all times, when able,
was most valuable help-meet. While
over and above all death, that
irrespector of person, has seen fit to
remove from our midst one whom to
know was to love and cherish, we can
but bow in humble submission to Him
"who doeth all things we'll
The funeral occurred from st. PauTs
A. M E. Church Sunday afternoon
under the auspices of the Ladies' Court,
of which deceased was a member. The
sermon was preached by Rev. Clark.
who spoke very feelingly of the deceased
as Christian, wife and woman. A
large concourse of friends were pres ent
to pay their earthly tribute of respect
and to accompany the remains to their
last resting place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

regular student. Thomas Is an all
around athlete. a good 100-yard sprint
er and passed one Of the best physi-
cal examinations of the year. While
not pitching he plays right field where
his work is very good. He is not a sure
hitter but when he does connect with
the ball the bases are likely to be
cleared, for he is heavy batter. He.
proved himself a very steady player
during the game Wednesday, for three
times Yale man reached third base
with but one man out and stayed there.
Thomas is very modest young man.
and, although he is an enthusiastic ball
player and takes great pride in his
pitching, he will not let his good work
against Yale make him overconfident
in the game with Dartmouth this week.
He is large. fne-looking man and q
good student, besides being an artiat.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
OUR FRIENDS WRITE LETTERS
nURL1SGroN n BUDGET.

Speciaz Correspondence to Io,ca State Bysta',dler
Mrs. John A. Logan, the Negress
lecturer, delivered one of her famous
lectures here last Sunday at the park
Mrs. d. Lewis and Mrs. Alice Newton
have returned from their trip tc
Galesburg.
Miss Owens, of Ottumwa, is visiting
her sister. Mrs. Gardner.
Mrs. Ada White, who has been sick
for the past week, is improving. Also
Frank White, who was injured in a
runaway last Saturday night.
Mrs. Kay and daughter, of Quincy,
Ill, are the guests of Mrs. Campbell
this week.
There will be big time here the 4th
of July.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
AMHERsT's PITCHER.
sketch Of Young Thomas, whs shua
Yale out without a hit.

alsl3 g SIS
In a game between Yale and Amherst
recently the Ellis were shut out with
out hit for the first time In four years.
From their easy victory over Amherst
at New Haven victory for Yale was
confidently expected. But they strssck
snag in Amherst's crack pitcher.
Lloyd Thomas. His curves looked easy.
but proved more than the Yale boys
could land safe.
The game resulted in score Of 2 to 1
in favor Of Amherst, and for the first
time in four years Yale found pitcher
off whom they could not make a single
safe hit Thomas is but 20 years of age,
and is native of Springfield, o. He
fitted for college at Wittenberg Acad-
emy, where he was captain OF the ball
nine For two years he pitched
winning ball for his college
and had the record Of II
strike outs when pitching against
the Ohio State University boys. This
fall he entered the junior year OF the
classical department of Amherst as Q
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

the material world 1t should be
borne in mind that many of these men
have never had their licenses revoked
and are still practicing deception.
There is book extant in Iowa show
ing the name, date and offenses
charged against some caucasian
ministers. We hopelsuch book will
never be published in regard to any
other people and the way to prevent it
is to stop such doings in their infancy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Thare are 1,34s,9s9 regular Baptist
communicates among the Negroes OF
the United States and have church
property valued at $9,175,5s7. The
Colored Methodist Episcopal church
has working force of 1a9,3sa. They
own church property valued at s1,7l3,-
366. The Zion African church has
1904 societies, 349,7sS members and
So, 714, 1as worth of church property.
The African Methodist Episcopal
church has 452,725 members and
So, ,46S, $50 worth of church property.
The African Union Methodist Protes-
tant church has a membership OF
3415.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Mr.. III. G. Windsor recently published
a very patriotic letter on loyalty to the
Republican ticket. He was defeated
for the Republican nomination for
sheriff of this county by James Stout,
and now Mr.. Windsor says that he viii
be found working as hard for the
election of Mr.. Stout and the entire
ticket as he was for his own nomlna-
ton. Mr.. Windsor has never been
known to faulter. His words are in
some respect rebuke to the Re.
publicans of this city who refused te
vote for regular nominee on the
ticket because he was Negro. Ar
honest Republican will not SOW the
seeds of disloyalty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
ONLY AFRO AMERICAN REPUBLICAN PAPER IN IOWA
CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS.

CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS.
ALBIA-U. S. JONES
BOONE FRED ANTHONY.
BURLINGTON - WIN. SHACKEI.-
FORD.
CEDAR RAPIDS MRS. G. H.
WADE.
DAvENPoRT-MRs. R. RICHARD
son.
FORT DoDGE-LUCY KENNETH.
? GALESBURG, ILL.-MISS MAY f.
RUFF.
KEoSAUQUA-MR. DETWILER.
KEOKUK-MRS &C. BANNISTER.
NEWTON -MISSJ JESSIE MOORE.
OTTUMWA-W. S. PAGE.
OSKALOOSA MISS LUCY BUCK
NER.
MT. PLEASANT MISS MAUDE
DORTCH.
MUCHAKINOCK-J. p. SHEFFE4.
PEKAY--MRS. A. SAWFOOT.
SIOUX CITY-MISS HATTIE E.
ROBERTS.
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been accused indirectly of being re-
sponsible for the attacks of the Corning
Gazette on the good name of Gen.
Drake, has answered the accusation in
a brief manner. He says: ut is
false Mudslinging methods are un-
becoming Iowa Republicans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
NELLIE LYNCH.
ons .: the stars Of the American Er-
raYaga:nza

This charming little lady has been
connected with the American Extrava-4
ganza company ever since its inception.
Beginning at an early age as an obscure
chorus girl she, by dint of hard work
and constant, close study, climbed
steadily upward. In "Sinbad' she was
intrusted with the very important part
of Cupid, conception of her own crea-
ton, and one of the bright features Of
the piece. Her petite figure and charms
ing stage presence gained for her the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
YELLOW FEVER AT SANTOS.
Vessel from That Port Brings Tale of
Horror.


Baltimore, Md, June 27.--The Ameri-
can barkentine Priscilla, Capt. Klages,
arrived from Rio and Santos, after a
voyage of A days, with cargo of 14,254
bags of coffee. The Priscilla's officers
report that when she left Santos, May
12, yellow fever was raging on every
side, and the scenes in the city and har-
Dor were narrowing. Men were drop
ping dead in the streets, dying by scores
in the city, and on the vessels in port
Some of the vessels had their flags at
half mast day after day for weeks. as
man after man of their crews sue
cumbed to the scourge. The death boat
was being rowed about the harbor day
and night, from vessel to vessel, collect
ing the dead and taking them ashore
for burial. Some of the vessels had
only two men left of their entire crews
and. many of them were unable to get
away from the port from the lack Of
men ---z----s----
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Never Judge person by outside ap-
pearances. A shabby old coat may
enwrap newspaper publisher, while a
man wearing high-toned plug hat
and sporting a go]d-headed cane may
be delinquent subscriber.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

A Negro was whipped by mob of
regulators for offering to shake
hands with an old-time white acquain-
tance. He was capturedin the presence
Of the officers of the law. He will
probably die from the effects of the
beating
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

The trial of the white screwmen who
murdered Negroes in cold blood
in New Orleans some time ago is
liable to result in farce. The district
court attorney is showing no desire to
convict the men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

A young mems Republican club has
been organized on tie east side. 1t
has gone into active work and has in
teresting subjects up for debate at its
regular meetings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
NOTICE.

To the delegates and all other members
of the hfro-American Protective
Association:
You are respectfully requested tc be
present at the meeting on Monday
evening at $40 sharp at court house to
complete arrangements for the con-
vention to be held in this city on July
Sd and 4th.
BY order of the local A. A. p A,
T. S. WILLETT. Secretary,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

The Cleveland convention dealt with
the silverasguestion according to the
theory of the great military COM
mander who said, 'Find out what the
enemy wants you to do, and then don't
do it,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Negroes of the south have com
menced to protect themselves. When
attacked they die game and take some
white would-be lynchers along. Shoot
and shoot to kill when attacked on the
biah way or at home. Human nature
li1ses and admires bravery and hates a
coward, The government will not
nrotect. Protect yourselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

C. B. Woods, president of the local
association of Des Moines, will preside.
w. P. Shields, sioax City, master of
ceremonies
Welcome Address, Rev. VIM. A.
Searcy, Des Moines.
Response, L. A. Wiles, Muchachinock.
Song by a select quartet
Recitation, selected, Miss Lottie B..
Green, Newton.
Remarks, Mr.. Herbert Wright,
Marshalltown.
Address Of ten minutes, A. G. Clark,
Oskaloosa.
An original poem, Miss Virgie
Whitsett, Newton.
Address of ten minutes, Mr.. John l..
Thompson, Decatur.
Good music in attendance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

The various candidates for governor
in Iowa are developing remarkable
strength. Drake, Harlan, Mcfarland
and Harsh seems to be the order Of the
leaders Other candidates will have
their home county's delegations in the
state conyen akon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

encomiums of both press and public.
Her greatest success in aladdin. Jr.'
was in the dolls quadrflle. AS
dancer she has succeeded wonderfully
well and bids fair to ultimately reach
the summit Of her high ambition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
AfrO=American
PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.
OF Iowa, Emblem.

The third annual convention of the
Afro-American Protective Association
will convene July Sd and 4th, to which
all delegates and officers are requested
to be present. The convention will be
called to order at 10 o'clock Wednesday
morning July Sd in the Grant Club
rooms on West Walnut Street. The
executive committee is requested to
meet in the parlors OF the Grant Club
rooms at o'clock Wednesday morning
before the convening of the conven ton,
A. G. Clark, chairman of the committee.
There will also be night session on
Wednesday, the 3d.
r. n. HYDE President
Afro-American Protective Association.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Opinion is the medium between
knowledge and ignorance. Ignorance
has no opinion and expresses none. 1t
remains neutral.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

The new woman at Bryan Mawr
college is responsible for the latest and
best joke about the Delaware peach
crop. In Delaware, they say at Bryn
Mawr, the people eat what peaches
they can and can what peaches they
can't The new woman who is capable
of that kind of thing will make her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
Consoling.

Prohib-Sixty thousand drunkards
die every year.
Soaque-But see how many people
get the same dose who never have any
| fun at all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28
DAyENpORT IrE,ys.

Special Correspondence to Iona State Bystdndea,.
Last week macked the closing of the
school year of this city. Both pupils
and teachers are ready to enjoy recrea-
tion of the quiet days of the vacation
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

j. Howard Clark and h. j. Mckee
are candidates for chairman OF the
Republican county central committee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Church membership means something
more than cloak to cover up moral
deformity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Alex Dumas, jr., the race novelist,
was married in Paris. France, Wednes-
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

A weak mind is like a microscope
which magnifes little things, but can
not receive great ones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

A colored woman was lynched by a
mob of white men in Walla Walla,
Wash, for raping white boy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Kentucky state convention has en-
dorsed the administration, financial
policy, bond issue and all
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

'.Fhe wicked flea when no man pur-
sueLh.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-06-28

Secretary W. NJ. Mcfarland, who is
candidate for the nomination Tor
governor on the Republican ticket, has