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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
MEXICAN CATTLE ADMITTED.
Secretary Morton Takes Step to Check
the Rise in Beef.

WASHINGTON, April 17.-In view of
the great rise in the price of beef, and
the reported scarcity of cattle, the
chief of the bureau of animal industry,
DR.. Salmon. has recommended the
admission of Mexican cattle into the
United States under stringest regula-
tions. DR.. Salmon believes such a
course may be safely pursued with the
exercise of due vigilance and that
under the circumstances it is judicious.
1t is hoped by this means to check the
tendency to excessive prices to the con-
sumer without injuriously affecting
the interests of the beef producers In
accordance with these restrictions
Morton has issued the following
special order:
1t is hereby ordered that the regula-
tions of this department., issued Feb
ruary 5, 1895, defining the quarantine
line on account of Texas or spleenetic
fever, and the regulations of February
Ii, 1895, concerning the Importation
of animals into the United States be
modified, SO far as they relate to the
duullSSlOu Oh MeNlCdn cdUtIe 1nLO the
United States, as follows:
Mexican cattle which have been in
spected by an Inspector of this de-
partment and found free from any in
fectious or contagious disease may be
admitted into that portion of the state
of California south and west of said
quarantine line through the pot of
San Diego and into that portion of the
~ S>fF L,
quarantine line, the ports of Eagle
Pass and Laredo for grazing or for inn
mediate slaughter. Cattle may be
admitted through the port of Ell Paso
for immediate slaughter only.
In all cases where cattle are admit
ted for immediate slaughter they
shall be shipped by rail or boat to the
point of destination. On and after
May l, 1895, cattle will be admitted at
the port of Brownsville, Tex, for
grazing and immediate slaughter
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
OsKALoosA NOTES.

Special Correspondence to loWa State Bgsta,lder.
| Miss Mollie Scott spent Easter Sun
day in Muchakinock.
Mr.. VIM. Fields is reported on the
sick list.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Brown, of Knoxville,
| who have recently moved to the city,
attended Easter services at A. NJ E.
church.
Mr.. VIII Yates is visiting friends in
Abba for few days
Easter Sunday was grand day at
A. M. E. church The church was
beautifully decorated with evergreens.
flowers and birds. At II o'clock
the service was opened with hymn by
choir, after which the pastor, Rev. S.
r. Jones, delivered an able discourse
on ''The Resurrection. y 1t was very
impressive to those present. At 3
o'clock p. M, the Sunday school gather
ed, the children did well in their songs
and recitations. The chorus, sour
Fathers Church. was sang well and
impressed the hearts of the older ones.
The Easter offering was liberal.
In the evening the choir rendered
fine program as follows: Opening
hymn, "The Savior's Tomb invoca
ton, Rev. Hiram Lewis: anthem,
'sAngels Rolled the Rock Away" Herb
ert responsive reading by congregation,
Mark, 16 chapter: duet, Where are
the Plains of Zion?' Solitaire, Misses
Georgia and Lizzie Blackburn; paper,
Mrs. A. G. Clark; anthem, 'sThe Son of
Man. Herbert: duet, "We Offer the
Far Flowers. ;" Keller, Mrs. S. B. Jones,
Miss Lizzie Blackburn; reading, ''Eas-
ter" Miss Lucy Buckner; anthem, .sOh
Sacred Calvary" Herbert: reading, Miss
Lizzie Black burn. 1.-The Resurrection )"
Rev. Thomas, of Abba, was visitor
at the parsonage Monday. He was on
his way to Indianola where he has
charge of A. M. E. church.
Miss frankie Warren is on the sick
list.
The cantata. The Gates Ajar, given
at the A. M. E church under the au-
spices of the Sunday school, was a
grand success. The characters and
chorus acquitted themselves creditably
and were greeted by well filed house.
A neat sum was realized.
Uncle Peter Hayden is reported very
i'll.
Miss Laura Schofeld kindly presented
all the Sunday school children with an
Easter egg Sunday.
Messrs. Walker and Ferrel, of
Muchakinock, We're over Sunday
visitors.
Mrs Elvira Jones is suffering with
neuralgia
The A. NJ. E. ladies sewing circle
met last week with the president, Mrs.
S. B. Jones. The circle is well attend
ed by the members. They have several
orders in for work out side the circle.
They will give the Worlds Fair Bazaar
the first week in May. Next meeting
at the home of Mrs. M. E. Burnett.
BY request the cantata, The Gates
Ajar,'' will be repeated next Wednesday
night at A. M. E. church.
Mrs. Sarah Knox is now located and
will prepared to serve lunch and hot
meals, also board by week at No. 116
Second Avenue East
SubScrib be for THE BYsTANDER
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
FIvE.HouR SESSION.
The Japanese Chinese Peace Conferences
Reaches a Final Conclusion.

w.
WASHINGTON, April II. THE reported
signing of the treaty of peace between
China and Japan is confirmed by a
cablegram received from J. w. Foster,
the adviser of the Chinese plenipoten-
tiaries 1t is dated at Simonoseki and
says: Everything settled satisfac-
torily. The treaty signed to-day
Particulars are not given, the cable
being private one, but it is assumed
that the details published are correct.
These include independence of Corea;
permanent cession of Formosa; an
offensive and defensive alliance
between China and Japan. This last
condition was expected to be in the
form Of a secret protocol and not made
public. Two other conditions viz:
Japans retention of conquered places
and territory on the Lao river, may be
correct. The fifth condition, fixing
indemnity at 500, 600, 900, Is believed
TO be incorrect, unless it refers to gold
payment.
TEN TsIS, April 17.-An imperial
CdlSV lids bCCh loSuCo duUilOIiLiug LII
Hung Chang to sign the terms of peace
in accordance with the japanese ulti-
matum. The indemnity to be paid by
China is 2Oo,o0o,o 900 tae1s The edict
further authorizes Lii Hung Chang to
grant possession of Lioa Tung penin-
sula to the fortieth degree of latitude
and the island of Formosa to the
Japanese; also to consent to the open
ing of Pekin and four new ports to
commerce and to giving the Japanese
power to open cotton factories and
other industries in China. The decree
also provides that the import duties at
the open ports shall not exceed 2 per
cent.
LONDON, April 1s.-In an editorial on
the China-Japan peace conference, the
Standard takes it for granted that
Japan will have to submit the draft of
the peace treaty to the European
powers, just as Russia did after the
war with Turkey.
The Globe says that provisions two,
three, four and six respectively, allow
ing Japan W TeIdln Iae conquered
places, to retain the territory east of
the Lao river, ceding Fornlosa per-
manently to Japan and making an
offensive and defensive alliance
between Japan and China, are simply
impossible. Europe, the Globe declares,
will not assent to any conditions which
place China's latent resources under
japanese control, no matter whether
in war or commerce.
LONDON, April 1s.-The Times pub
fishes a dispatch from Kobe saying
that the japanese refuse to disclose
the terms upon which peace has been
arranged with China until the treaty
is ratified, which must be within three
weeks. The armistice, therefeEe, is
extended to May 8. Viceroy Ii Hung
Chang and his suite have returned to
China.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Des Moines and Polk county present
man for reelection to the Office of
sheriff, one who needs but few, if any
words of commendation. That man is
j. ID. McGarraugh, commonly called
Joe" For number of years he has
served in various official capacities and
in every instance has honored the office
and carried into execution methods
which ever after were followed He
has constantly risen in the estimation
of all people who love and adhere to
good and honest government. Polk
county has never had more efficient
sheriff, nor has she had a man who is
more in touch with the masses.
Manliness attends his every effort. If
reelected sheriff he will serve the
the public in the best possible way, and
the good record he has made in the
past will be only excelled by much
better one in the future. He is an cid
soldier and has long fought and will
continue to fight for the undying
principles Of true Republicanism.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19


"a disgusting misalliance" is the
heading placed over an article by an
impecunious reporter in telling of the
arrest of a colored man and white
woman found in room. There are
many more disgusting misalliances'
where the color of the sexes is trans
races living in open violation of the
laws of God and man. A prominent
ex-official is guilty of disgusting
misalliance" that every boot black and
passer by knew of, but the reporters
failed to hear of it. We have no
apology to make when we write Of
these matters. If the shoes does not fit
do not put it on.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES,

Special Correspondence to Iora STATE Bystander.
The Easter services at the A. NJ. E.
church were very excellently rendered
and were largely attended. The little
folks tried to see how well they could
do at 2:3O p. m, and they did well.
Mr.. Herbert Wright, of Marshall
town, was visitor of our city for three
days. He left Wednesday morning for
his home.
Mrs. Amelia Carver is visiting in
Iowa City, the guest of her mother,
Mrs, Patterson.
Rev. Wade left Wednesday for Iowa
City, to be gone dayor two.
w. FL. Lavell, who was SO unfortu-
nate as to have his toes smashed while
trying to board a moving train few
weekss ago, is able to be out again.
His friends are glad to see him recov-
ering.
Will Rudlin is taking a vacation.
The Ladies Industrial met Friday at
Mrs. Matte Prices, corner Eighth ave-
nue. and Third street
The Kings Daughters met Monday
night at the parsonage. They are pre-
pairing to give play entitled The
Afro-American Qneen' soon. The
I'duS stIc SSU u Ills uey
are fourteen in number, including the
pastor and wife.
Richard Price is very sick and has
been for some time
Mrs. Allard Price has moved her resi-
dence on Eighth street.
The Kings Daughters pleasantly sur
prised Miss Bernice Conner, one of their
mem bers, Monday evening. A very en-
ioyable time was had Music and
games .were INDUCED in until II
p. M, after which supper was served
by Misses Eta and Daisy Davis. Then
every one left for home, feeling that
they had enjoyed the evening pleas
antly. The following named persons
were present: Rev. and Mrs. G. H.
Wade, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Lavelle,
Mesdames NJ Morton, NJ. Bowlin and
w. Conner, Misses Allie and Daisy Han
nan ,sEtta Davis, Flora and Addie Bo-
ney. Matte Thomas, Emma Oliphant,
Bernice Conner, and Messrs, Herbert
Wright, Frank Morgan, William Rud-
lin, William Hollins, Archie Price,
VIM. Martin and Sam Grimes.
The Silver Leaf Court will give
supper on the 25th inst, d. their hall
on First street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Special Correspondence to Iowa State Bystander.
Miss NJ. Brown left for Oskaloosa this
morning.
Mrs. j. M. Busy, Of Moline. was pre-
sented by the members of Silver Au-
tumn Leaf with handsome salad dish,
as a mark of appreciation.
Easter Sunday was joyful day at
Bethel A. M. E. church. The services
were elaborate. The altar and chancel
were beautifully decorated with potted
plants. At p. m. the Sabbath school
rendered beautiful exercises. In the
evening exultant carols and joyful mel
odies were interspersed with essays
Mrs w. S. Ramsome will entertain
the Silver Autumn Leaf May 16.
A select company of music lovers
who are well known to the tri-cities
met at the residence of Mrs Danger
field of Rock Island, and organized "a
Music Student Club. Full particulars
next week.
The Junior Epworth League meets
every Sabbath afternoon with Master
Claud Richardson as president. All
little people people are invited to at
tend.
Mrs. +. Richardson is rehearsing the
children for u concert to be given April
25 for the benefit Of the A. NJ. f. Sab
bath school The program will consist
of speeches, recitations, quartet sing
ing and flower garden dialogue by the
little folks.
The trustees of the A. NJ E. church
will have rally the first Sunday in
May. Rev. Phillips, of Clinton, and
other Xisiting ministers will be present.
Those on the sick list are Mrs l..
Carroll, little Mamie Pillows and Mrs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

There are many Negroes in this
country who will not subscribe and pay
for a journal edited and owned by
Negroes. but who will and do take and
pay for several papers owned by white
men. 1t is a well known fact that the
latter named papers publish all of the
police items and convictions of Negroes
for criminal offenses and overlook or
omit Intentionally the many good deeds
that are being done daily by the
Negroes of this state and country
The impression goes to the outside
world that Negroes are criminal
class and have nothing to recommend
them or to invite the better class of
Negroes to settle in the various com
munities. The Negro journal tells Of
the daily life of these people, their
kind acts, their homes and friends, their
advance in education, their prosperity
and general improvement along various
lines, and presents to the world q view
of Negro life that is not found in Il
white mans newspaper. We are not
asking you to take this paper, but we
do ask all to take and pay for some
Negro journal, regardless of its politics
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
NEWTON NOTES.

Special Correspondence to IoWa State Bystander.
Mr.. Mitchell rode over from Gales
burg on horseback to attend the Easter
exercises.
Mr.. Frazer, of Des Moines. came
down Friday evening for the reception,
returning the same night.
Mr.. Bright was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. /. Gordon last week, returning
to Davenport Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ l. Gordon enter
tanned Mr.. Fred and Misses Lottie,
Eldora and GENEVA Green at tea
Thursday.
Mrs Bright and daughter, Mable,
and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. 1. Gordon enjoyed
delightful dinner at the pleasant
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Duncan last
Sunday.
One of the events of the past week
was the reception Friday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Green in honor Of Mr..
and Mrs. Bright. Fifteen guests were
present. Those invited and not present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Miller, Mr..
NJ. l. Gordon and Mrs. c. t. Lucas.
The rooms were prettily decorated.
About 9 o'clock Miss Lottie played a
march while the guests coupled Off and
kept step to the dining room, where a
bountiful supper was served The
table was trimmed with roses and
sprays of green, and five candles, all
dressed in green and garlanded with
sweet peas, graced the table, blinking
and nodding welcome to each and
all The evening was pleasantly passed
with games and music, and at a late
hour the company adjourned.
The Easter services at the A. NJ. E.
Church were very interesting and each
part was grandly and beautifully
rendered. The decorations were lovely
and the attendance was large. Mr. e.
Pillow was taken into the church on
probation and Jesse Waldon, Fred
Miller and Kenneth Fine were received
into full membership.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
BOONE SAYINGS.

Special Correspondence to Io~a State Bystande,'.
Samuel Johnson visited in Des
Moines.
Mrs. t. Anthony and son were in the
city short time Wednesday.
Mrs. j. Anthony and daughter went
to Chicago Tuesday Mrs. Anthony's S
brother is dead.
The Easter exercises were very nice,
and if the young ladies do as well in
the concert which is for the benefit of
Prot. Coburn, they will be doing
themselves great honor.
Rev. Wilson preached at the church
Wednesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
A STORY FROM CHINA.
1t Tells of the Abdication of the Empe

1t Tells of the Abdication of the Emperor.
LONDON, April Is. A dispatch to
news agency here from Shanghai says:
A proclamation bearing the emperor's
name has been issued describing the
empire as finished and asserting that
he is unable to govern any longer and
that the officials he has trusted are
corrupt The proclamation has caused
great excitement and there are signs
of rebellion. 1t is said, however, the
document is the work of secret
societies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The ladies Of the A. NJ. e. church will
give curtain toe and pie social at the
residence of Mrs. Vim. Davis, 364 G
Avenue West, next month. Every one
is invited.
Next Sunday will be rally day at
the A. M. r. church. The members are
going to have the church repaired.
Every one is expected to subscribe
some money to assist them in the same.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The ministers of the Methodist
church have again shown their dislike
of a black face. The color line was
drawn in the admission of Negro
Epworth League at st Louis, Mo
Rev. Mr.. Lenig claimed that to admit
colored branches would destroy the
plans of the league. Rev. A. z. Brown
a colored preacher who was present
power for the church, and if their color
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
SENATOR GoEBEL ACQUITTED.
Jury Says that He Killed Sanford in
Self-Defense.

Cincinnati, Ohio. April 1S-The trial
of State Senator William Goebel for kill
ing Col. John l.. Sanford was held in
Covington, KY, yesterday before Judge
Stephens of Kenton County court. The
charge was manslaughter A great
many witnesses We're examined. The
predominant testimony was that San
ford accosted Goebel first and fired first.
Attorney-General Hendricks was posi-
tive on this point, and his testimony
was corroborated by many witnesses
and contradicted by none On the
ground that Senator Goebel acted in
self-defense he was acquitted and his
case was dismissed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Any scheme plot or combination on
the governorship will fail of purpose
this year. The Republican party is in
better condition in Iowa than it has
been for the past ten years, and it has
been attained by letting the best man
win the nomination in an open field.
Com binations can win no laurels in this
years campaign, either for the party
or the candidate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
KEOKUk.

Special Correspondence to Io.ca State Byst0sder.
Matthew Smith and Miss Lida Smith
expect to leave for Colorado Springs in
the near future.
Rev. Lomax, of Ottumwa, was in the
city last week.
The children of the late Mrs. Susie
Bell were christened at the quarterly
meeting at the A. M. +. church on Sun
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

A drug store was searched in this
city few Sundays ago. The constable
who served the warrant was a Jew.
The policeman who assisted him in
making the seizure was Jew. The
expressman who hauled away the goods
seized was a Jew. Do you see the
pointo
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Mrs. S. V. Holly, G. NJ. A. NJ. of the
Iowa Jurisdiction, will arrive in the
city on next Tuesday to visit St Mary's
Court, No. II.
Mrs a. G. Belts, of Keokuk, will ar
rive in the city in the near future to or
ganize the Daughters of the Taberna-
Gle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The contest for sheriff is waxing
warm. 1t will be a contest between
the city and the country candidates.
The Mitchellville Index is very active
in recommending a man from the
country for the nomination by the
Republicans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

There are enough Caucasians who
are willing to give testimony in court
that Negroes have bad general rep
utations without Negroes doing the
same under oath in court without
provocatlon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The Caucasian screwmen of New
Orleans are now willing to work with
the Negroes if given an opportunity.
How much better it would have been
for the name of that city and state if
the Negroes right to seek labor had
been admitted before the riot
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

was distasteful to the white brethren
they would ask to be left out. This
was agreed upon, and at meeting of
Baptist preachers it was agreed to in
vite the colored branches of the church
to attend their regular meetings
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

or religion. DO not find SO much fault
will the papel yc1 have probably
borrowed from neighbor, but send in
your name and money and try to assist
in making it better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The refusal of the governor of
Nebraska to sign the bill repeating the
miscegenation law is a disgrace to the
state and our civilization. 1t is a crime
for whites and blacks to marry but no
crime for them to cohabit together.
The law takes no Notice of the latter,
but Furnishes for the commission OF the
former.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
ONLY AFRO AMERICAN REPUBLICAN PAPER IN IOWA.
CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS.

ALBIA-U. S. JONES
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son.
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RUFF.
KEOSAUQUA-MR DETWILER:
KEOKUK-MRS G. G. BANNISTER.
NEWTON-MIS JESSIE MOORE.
OTTUMWA-W. S. PAGE.
OSKALOOSA MISS LUCY BUCK
NER.
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MT. PLEASANT = MISS MAUDE
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
NIcARacUA's REPLY.

LONDON, April 1.-THE Globe says
the answer of Nicaragua to the British
ultimatum is not acceptable and steps
to enforce the ultimatum win be taken.
Immediately
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
OUR DELEGATES.

Delegates to the Republican League
of the state of Iowa are as follows:
JEFF Logan, R. N. Hyde, Wm. Coalson,
7. S. Ruff, w. A. Thayer, W. II.
Scott, j. H. Shepherd, 7. E. Barton,
H. II. Hooker, p. II. Holmes.
Alternates: Clay Lewis, II. II. Lewis,
Mace Morton, d. Level, John Hardy,
E. T. Banks, c. S. Stewart, y Miller.
A. L. Bell, Ben Holmes.
Latest styles, lowest prices, Mason's.
George Morton sued Miss kight for
$4,000 for alleged false imprisonment,
false arrest and libel. The jury dis
agreed. The trial last four or five
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The Future State is the name of a
neatly printed and well edited monthly
journal published in Kansas City, Mo.
1t is brim full of good news.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Denver policeman was sentenced
to ten years imprisonment for killing
Milton Smith, Negro deputy sheriff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The United States supreme court did
not know what to do with the income
tax law 1t remains for the Republican
congress to handle the question with
wisdom.