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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

salary The presiding elder receives
about $50 year from each charge in his
district There is more fuss made
about the bishops and presiding elders
money than about all the church debts,
The presiding elder is a useless and
expensive appendage We have nc
doubt that If a poor washerwoman who
had earned and paid her dollar
money should call at the bishops
palace she would be sent to
the back door. Money is sent
to the heathen by the con-
ference. This is simply nonsense.
Look at our own country and look at
the condition of the people in the
south. More attention is paid to rails
ing money to pay big salaries than to
relieving the suffering Of the men and
women in our own land. Very seldom
is minister's voice raised in defense of
the Negroes of the south. Missionary
word receives more attention. 'iHe
that provideth not for his own house
hold is worse than an infdel." These
are only few of the burdens under
which Negro churches attempt to lift a
mountain Of debt. There are nine
trustees on each church board, who are
simply figure heads, and have no voice
in the government of the church when
the minister thinks otherwise.
If the people of Des Moines will unite
and establish a church and own and
control it themselves, they will succeel.
The idea that church must be con-
trolled by some one who lives in the
east. and lives in a palace, and owns a
bank, and has several hundred thous-
and dollars accumulated by filching
the hard earned money of men and
women who do not own their own
homes, is prcposterous. 1t would be
far better and more reasonable to do
without a church than to be without a
home. The home altar is the best, the
purest and the most sacred that the
world has ever or will ever know. The
home rules the destinies of the world.
When $50 members are reported to
the bishop and the minister does not
return $3.50, a committee may be ap-
pointed to investigate that charge.
But where such charge is away below
par in moral and religious way, no
such committee is liable to be ap-
pointed.
Buy lot in some good location and
build a church, and let the men and
women who live here control it.
The church should adopt and honor
the name of some denomination that
does not believe in slavery and the
prostitution Of Negro women to the
sensual,ty of masters; that does not
believe in keeping quiet on questions of
morality, truth and justice; that does
not have an insatiate greed for pomp
and money. Adopt a name that stood
for freedom and justice in the
past and stands for the same
in the present. Adopt name that
stands for truth, justice and love alone.
A great man, or a great minister, or 81
great people, or a great church were
never produced inside Of an iron bound
creed. Great men are cut off to fit the
iron bedstead and become dwarfed. As
people we initiate too much of the
bad and Impractical in our religion
We support too many rascals who are
ignorant and too lazy to work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13
Cor Rettar or for yYorie.

Seldom do those engaged In the work
OF marrying indulge IN a pun during the
ceremony, however much they may be-
tempted by the names of the happyi
couple, but Salt Lake justice 0f the.
pes Iyaeaaa yaid not lose an Z
Gently afforded him. In 4 coupie pre-
senting themselves the name Of the
bridegroom was John Pill. When fhe
justice reached that part Of the cssiss
mony where the bride agrees to take
the groom for better or worse, instead
of the usual formula, he said: Clara,
do you take this pip. to which the
bride was heard to respond, Yes, 81 Il
most inaudibly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13


Hon, Robert G. Ingersoll delivered
his famous lecture on abraham Lin
coin" last Sunday at 2 p. IN. There
were nearly 5000 people present, about
fifteen of whom were Negroes. Mr..
Ingersoll never delivered lecture
without saying something in opposi-
tion to oppression of all kinds. lie ia
vors giving all men an equal opportun-
ity in the race of life. The speech was
grand and was Of especial Importance
and interest to the Negro race. When
it is remembered that Lincoln was OPP
posed to slavery and did all in his
power for its wiping out, and that In
gersoll took Negro lecturers to his own
home and made them welcome while
ministers of the gospel refused to have
anything to do with them-it is sur
prising that there were so few Negroes
present. at the minstrel show every
corner of the opera house had dark
face in it-about 800 at so cents u
hcad-and at the Ingesoll lecture there
were about fifteen. Is minstrel show
more ele, ,ating and refining?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

This is to certify that my late hus-
band, Riley Bell, became member of
the fraternal and benevolent order
known as Washington Council No. l,
American Order of Home Protection,
June /, 1894 holding beneficiary GER
tificate No. 162. He died January II,
1895, for which / have received the full
amount of the beneficiary certificate.
/ take this means of thanking the
brethren here, and the order through
out the country, for the care and
attention shown me and the manner in
which the matter has been settled, |
would gladly recommend the order to
to everyone wanting fraternal and
benevolent fellowship and, at the same
time, cheap life insurance. to join the
American Order of Home Protection.
Mrs. ELIZA BELL.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13
ONLY AERO AMERICAN RERBDl|GAH PAPER ii IOWA
coRREspoNDEsrs AND AGENTS.

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WADE.
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CLTNT0N--JAMEs WILLIAM
COOPER.
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SON,
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RUFF.
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KEOKUIS-MRS &C. BANNISTER.
MUCHAKINOCK-E. LONDON.
NEWTON MISS JESSIE MOORE.
OTTUAlWA-W. S. PAGE
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NER.
MT. PLEAsANT-D. SMITH.
PEKAY-MRS. A. SAWFoOT.
SIOUX cry MRS. HATTIE E.
ROBERTS.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

Ex-senator Bruce, j. r. Lynch, p b.
$. Pinchback and others who were
prominent as Negro politicians, seem
to have gone into oblivion, They have
nothing to say nowadays because they
have no selfish motive to satisfy. Such
men have been promoted beyond their
just capacity and the more silent they
are the better it will be for all con-
cerned. We need patriots and men
who will defend any Just cause
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

The democratic headquarters will be
in full operation next week. at which
time NJ. j. A. Ross, from God knows
where, will probably arrive in the city
in order to inform the Americans
of Iowa how to vote.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13
CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS.

Special Correspondence TO Iora State Bgstaqder.
There was a surprise party rendered
Mrs. Logan and Miss Stella Lyons, of
Galesburg Tuesday eve at the residence
of Ben Hawkins. 1t was gotten up by
Mrs Henry Martin and Arminta Saund-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13
This Is a Warning to Girls.

A wedding at Columbus, Ind. was abb
ruptly postponed because the bride-to-
be was too long in dressing. The
Eroom-elect became impatient, tore the
marriage license to pieces and declared
the game off.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

a New and Rapid HosKiller.
Armour & Co., Of Chicago, are put
ing In d hog killing machine Tlichswill
take the lives of 5000 hogs daily, near
sly double the capacity OF tie present
machine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

The majority of the people in this
country live on less than $500 year.
This sum furnishes food, clothing and
fuel during the long winter and sends
the children to school. Many of these
n EN- are educated and Of merit When
any aggregation of men and women at
tempt to pay any one 500 to 5000 per
annum and furnish house rent and fuel
and be told at least once week that
the recipient of this sum is on the
verge of starvation lit is a wonderful
undertaking and is not warranted by
the financial condition of the Negroes
Of this country, and is not a moral ne
cessity. The sum, S7o0 to 5000 and
house rent and fuel, will be considered
"A magnificent remuneration for the
best brain and heart this country can
produce. Live within your income and
pay salaries according to the revenue.
Then every one will be more happy,
more prosperous and better off NOR
ally, socially and mentally.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

Secretary of State Mcfarland is the
first state officer to employ Negro
clerks He employed them because
they had the ability to do the work he
had for them. What otherstate officer
will be willing TO judge of the people
according to their 1nerits9
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

The present state fair is the largest
one held for years. Secretary Fowler
has worked hard and faithfully for
this result.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

meeting Of the prominent Rcpub-
licans was held Tuesday. Gen. Drake,
Senator Gear, Congressman Dolliver
and others conferred with the Repub-
lican state central committee. The
campaign to be inaugurated VIII be
vigorous
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

Senator Allison Is receiving greater
prominence every day as presiden-
tial candidate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

GSouth Carolina has fixed its consti'u-
tion SO that the Negroes of that state
will be disfranehised. The question
now is whether South Carolina is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

The state committee is preparing for
the campaign. The republican party
will win a grand victory in Iowa this
fall,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

Pennsylvania Republicans have a
Negro on the state central committee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

/. Booker Washington Of TuslSeegee
Ala, will deliver an address at the At
lanta exposition. He is one of the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

Mrs. L. j. Williams is a special
writer for the Chicago mes-Herald
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

larger than the United States. We
know that lynching party has no fear
of the general government.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13

The campaign in Ohio was opened by
Hon. John Sherman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-13
ossALoOsA NOTES.

Special Correspondence to Ioasa Sttte Bystander.
Quite number of Oslsaloosians at
tended the fair at Muchakinock this
week.
Miss Maude Priestley, of Chicago, is
visiting in the city, the guest OF Mrs
L. D. Buckner.
j. HI Shepard, of Des Moinas, mana
ger Of the Iowa STATE BYsTANDER,
was in the city last week in the inter-
est OF the paper Mr. Shepard is a
pleasant gentleman and has made
many friends in our little village
Miss Mason, of Hedrick, was an over
Sunday visitor.
An enjoyable surprise party was
rendered Mr.. and Mrs. Robert john
son Friday evening by their many
friends. An elaborate repast was
served and the evening pleasantly
spent
Miss Laura schofeld left Monday for
weeks visit in Abba.
Mrs. Wright and daughter, of Mar
shalltown, were Sunday visitors.
Mrs. B. Fields, of Ottumwa, is in the
city.
Thomas Jackson. of Sigourney, was in
the city last week.
The members of the Second Baptist
church are purchasing lot on Fourth
street to build new church. Rev. Will
son IS pastor.
Mrs. Hood. of Grinnell and Mrs.
Rice. of Gilman, spent Sunday in the
city.
Rev. Anderson stopped over in the
city last week on his way to his ap-
pointment in Clinton.
M. e. Hall went to Des Moines Sun
day.
KNOXVILLE NOTES.
Special Co,Yssponde,a to Ioma State BJsto1tder.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Bird and daugh
ters, Cora and Halle, and son, Roy.
Mrs. Celia .Jeffers, Sim Jeffers, Misses
Genevia and Dirmenia Jeffers attended
campmeeting Sunday.
School will soon commence and give
our boys and girls something to do.
We have one Afro-American scholar in
the high school, She is a bright young
lady and no doubt will graduate. She
is Miss Cora Bird. Knoxville has never
had colored graduate
Andrew Moss, of Des Moines, is in
our city.
Mrs. Kizzie Mash and Oscar Carter
attended jubilee day at Oskaloosa and
report a nice time.
Miss Myrtle Cooper attended camp
meeting Sunday.
Mesdames Lizzie Jeffers ant. Fanny
Tomlin and their children departed
for Omaha Tuesday.
Races begin this week.
Mrs. e. Watson is on the sick list.
Miss Dimenia Jeffers has departed
for Columbia.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-24
CURING COQUETTE.

c. Henry Payne in New York Advertiser.
And so you love me-" she said, ana
she pulled the petals off a rose and after
holding them for a moment in the palm
of her hand blew them off into the sea.
Il believe that l have made remarks
shat would lead any ordinarily sane per-
son to come to that conclusion" l re-
piled. depressing by means of my thumb
and forefnger the crease in my trousers.
which had become somewhat obliterated
during the process of my love making.
"Of course with a somewhat dry
smile. you want me to confess that
have loved you all along; tell you that
never knew what true love was until now.
etc, etc"
"Oh no; that would spoil it,"
"Oh! and so you don't want me to love
you?' And the black-eyed little coquette
ceased to smile, and began to look little
puzzled.
by no means. That would make my
courtship, Irritation, or whatever you
chose to call it, decidedly tame and or
binary affair. You must remember that I
have not asked you to love me. have sim
ply aired my passionate and lifelong af-
fections for you
And you ask no return?" The non
chalant coquettish air began to fade away
the little foot began TO tap nervously,
after the fashion of heroines of cheap nov
els, and the signs of rising temper were
beginning to be quite perceptible
Not in the slightest" l answered, and
having finished decreasing my trousers
sat back in my chair. partly closed my
eyes placed the tips of my fingers to-
gether, and looking straight out to sea be-
gan:
ITO the ordinary creature love and de-
sire are eternally united. Love of an ar
ticle produces a desire to possess that
article. Love of a coquette always pro-
duces desire to claim that coquette as
ones own particular property. Men can
not possess all that they are doomed
to see and love. As consequence II is
a truism that all mems loves are more
or less unhappy. The happy man of the
future is the one who will be able to sep
arate love and desire, who will be able
to love without asking a return. But |
am wearying you?''
She turned her head away quickly. but
not before l saw in her eyes the glisten
of tears. | felt that if l could only keen
it up a little longer / would conquer
mo. please continue" she replied, look
ing the other way.
Let me see, where was |? Oh, YES
this happy man is a creature of the far
off future. In my small way l have at
tempted 10 separate the two. / love you
and when I told you so ] foolishly kissed
you. l should not have done so. but YOU
held you head in such a position that l
feel that / can forgive myself on the
ground that in so doing acted almost in
voluntarily. AS ! was"
/ thought I heard a sob. but / went on:
"As l was saying. | love you. but / do
not want you 10 love me. That would be
d serious discomfort TO me, and would pre-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-24

vent my loving all the rest of the beauty
of the world. True that 1 love"
One or two hysterical sobs.
You're a brute" she, said, amid her
tears. and then pushing me away from
her she fed up the porch and disappeared
in the house slamming the door behind
her.
lit a cigar and smoked it in comfort.
After six months misery had conquered.
All this happened last summer. l left
the next day for the west, exultant in the
thought that I had cured the coquette
and believing that a few months medi-
tation would have the effect of healing the
wounds.
1 returned last week AS 1 mounted
the steps and rang the bell my heart
beat a little faster, and there was a de-
cided tremor about my knees. for Hawk
ers letters had mystifled me greatly. She
inquiries after you almost daily" he had
written, asks for your address, but. fol-
lowing your Instructions, l have never
given her any information.
With fear and trembling l was ushered
into the parlor, and then awaited the ar
rival of my heroine. my Morning Star.
There was a rustic of skirts on the
stairway, and the net moment she en-
tered, as radiant and as fair as ever.
''Why, Jack. you have come back at
last, nave you! Wnere nave you DecH
I have been trying to find out your ad
dress but could not succeed.
I was a little amazed at her cheerful
countenance. but l said sternly:
Il have come back with different ideas
of love than had when | went away
Have you? I'm so glad. I've changed,
too" and my heart thumped UP and down
as she looked down and shyly said 81 m
no longer a coquette."
NO lonser a coquette ah. my sweet.
dear. loving" and l reached out. my
arms, but she drew off and said:
mo, I'm no longer a coquette I'm
to be married to your friend Hawker the
day after tomorrow That is why he
told you that YOU had better come home.
l wanted to send you an invitation to the
wedding. but he wouldn't give me your
address"
She had been cured. And, alas, so was
I-too well. but not wisely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-24

man. Just as he was about to fire bull
let from the enemys side came whizzing
on, and. marvellous to relate. entered the
barrel of his own gun as smoothly and
neatly as if the muzzles had been placed
mouth to mouth. of course there was an
explosion, and the soldiers piece was shat
tered to tine stock, but without his re-
ceiving any injuries whatever. a frac-
tional variation TO the right or left would
have caused the hostile bullet TO enter
his head or face. so that his escape was
nothing short of miraculous. He pre-
served the weapon. and afterward ex-
hibted It to his colonel. who permitted
him TO keep II as a memento Of his mar
row escape. It is probably the first in
stance Of the kind on record since Baron
Munchausen's day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-24
interviewing Andrew Car-nay-gi.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press
Andrew Carnegie has not been so much
in the public view since the death of
mans most ardent worshipper and de-
voted friend. He is a small, smart.
shrewd Scotchman, who has done a great
deal of good in the world and intends
doing more. He is peculiar, being Scotch.
| once called on him for an interview. the
subject being one with which he was IA
miliar and ] was not-the iron industry
of the United States. I addressed him as
Mr.. Carn-egy" and gained his i'll will i'm
mediately. II was a 'toucheous" point
with him, the pronunciation of his name.
With much dignity he corrected me IF
YOU want me to sit down and talk with
YOU, quit calling me Carn-egy. Where did
you learn 1t, anyway? 1t is decidedly I'M
pleasant. My name is Car-nay-giel accent
on the nay--that and nothing else. 1t is
very simple. very easy. l don't see why
any one should call me anything else. 1t
is very tiresomer' The interviewer was
success. but gained with much wrangling
and disputatlon. He is irritable when
crossed. It is not safe to ask a question.
He must do the whole business of question
and answer, and is sure to demand
proof of the article before its publication.
This should be a popular article" I sug-
gested mo. II must not be a popular
article" he insisted. Il shall talk to the
iron masters Of America. To speak to the
public would belittle the interview and
belttle me / will not have It," Nor would
he
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HIS story Ontdoes Munchausen.

While storming the first line OF forts at
Port Arthur, a soldier belonging to the
Twenty-fourth Regiment raised his rife 10
fire at an unusually conspicuous China
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-24

The latest in everything stylish
can always be found Mt our store.
WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW.
what you cannot find here, il IL
useless 10 look elsewhere for.
Nave YOU seen our new Silk shirt
Waists: They are handsome, cheap
and fit beautifully. We have the
largest assortment of Dress Trim
mings, Beaded Laces and all over
Nets, all the popular makes of
COrsets, and "Her Majesty's," for
which we are sole agents, always
in stock. Sec our
NEW SPRING WRAPS
in black and tan at $2.49.
Ladies' Black BriIIiantine skirts,
three rufTles of silk, $3.40.
Ladies' Muslin Gowns, round
yoke, trimmed with TorchOn
lace, Ole.
Ladies' Muslin skirts, embroId-
cry ruHIe, Csc.
Ladies' Muslin skirts, torchon
Inserting, only Csc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-24

$3.50 White Bedspreads at 99c.
~ 1-2c Pillow Casing at &c.
1914 DIeached sheeting ~ 1-2c.
worth sec.
SI.25 Table Damask, yds wide, soc
line of short lengths PereaIes at
1-4c.
Zoe BIeached ToucIing at sc.
Handsome White ParasoIs, Ores
den handles, only $500.
ChnngeabIe silk Parasols, Dresden
handles, only $5.4S.
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Tooth Brushes 15c, worth csc.
Good Scissors, all sizes, 26c, worth
soc.
silk Windsor Ties, pIaids and solid
coIOrs, all new styles, at 25c.
Boys' Laundried Shirt Waists,
white and colors, z5c.
Boys blouse waists csc, worth
s1.35.
Ladies' Biarritz and Gauntlet Kid
Gloves 79c, regular price Csc.
Ladies' Hose, black boots, fancy
tops, 2Sc.
Ladies' Seamless Fast Black Hose
15c.
ChiIdren's Seamless Fast Black
Hose, sizes 1-2 to 0, only 15c.
Gents Fancy socks 25c, worth 36c.
.
The National tribune., 1895-05-30
DEER PARK,
On the Crest of the Alleghenies.

To those contemplating trip 10 the mount
aims in search of health and pleasure Deer
Park. on the crest Of the Allegheny Mountains
1900 feet above the sea level, offers such varied
attractions as a delightful atmosphere during
both day and night, pure water. smooth, wind
ing roads through the mountains and valleys,
and the most picturesque scenery in the Allie
gheny range. The hotel is equipped with all
adjuncts conducive TO the entertainment, pleas
ure, and comfort Of it. guests.
Tho surrounding grounds, well as tho
hotel, are lighted with electricity Six miles
distant, on the same mountain summit is Oak
land, the twin resort Of Deer Park, and equally
as well equipped for the entertainment and
accommodation of its patrons Both hotels arc
upon the main line of the Baltimore e. Ohio
Railroad. have the advantages of its splendid
Vestibulcd Limited Express trains between the
East and the West. Season excursion tickets.
good for return passage until Oct. 81 will be
placed on sale at greatly reduced rates at all
principal ticket offices throughout the country.
One. way tickets, reading from ST. Louis, Louis
Vile, Cincinnati, Columbus, Chicago, and any
point on the b. & o. system to Washington,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, or New York, or vice
versa, are good to stop off at either Deer Park.
Mountain Lake Park, or Oakland, and the time
limit will be extended by agents at either re-
sort upon application, to cover the period Of
the holders visit.
The season at these popular resorts COM
mences June %.
For full information as to hotel rates, rooms,
ETC., address George ID. DeShields. Manager,
Deer Park, or Oakland, Garrett County, Md.