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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
II. b. S. Il. c.

Mrs. I. E. Williamson entertained
very pleasantly the H. B. S. r. c. last
Thursday at her beautiful home on
Eighth street. The paper of the day
was read by the president, Mrs. J. G..
Berry on the best method of conduct
ing reading circle. 1t was fine
production and met with general
approval, as it filled long felt want
Several musical selections were
rendered by the Misses Alice and Mabel
Berry and Miss Burnaugh. Addresses
were made by Mesdames Clark and
Denny. The Circles visitors were:
Messrs. Williamson and Berry and Miss
Zella Davis. The Oracle, read by
Mesdames Gordon and Wilburn, was
interesting and full of good things. A
delightful lunch was served in Mrs.
Williamson's usual good style.
Memorial services for the late Mrs. c.
II. Topson will be held next Thursday
at Mrs. Z. E. Barton's. All members
are requested to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
CRUELTY TO osrRrcHss.
Even the short Feathers stripped IRON
Living Birds for Ladies' Adornment,

Even the Short Feathers Stripped FROM
The object of the Society for the Pro
lection of Birds have been more than
once commended to my readers, says
writer in the London Truth, and / am
glad to note the encouraging tone Of the
report, which was presented at the an
nual meeting last week. There Is,
however, one point to which I should
like to draw the attention Of the COM
mittee. The rules provide that mem
bers shall refrain from wearing the
feathers of any bird not killed for the
purposes Of food, "the ostrich only ex-
cepted." When In connection with this
exception the plucking Of ostriches
was discussed in Truth a year or so
since, | was assured from more than
one quarter that, whatever might be
done in Egypt, that cruel practice no
longer prevailed at the Cape, where
ostrich farmers had for years adopted
the plan of clipping the feathers. It
now appears that ! was misinformed,
for l see from Pert Elizabeth paper
that an agitation has recently beer
started among the farmers association
in the ostrich district, not against
plucking altogether, which does not
seem to be objected to, but against the
plucking of "the short body feathers"
The cruelty which goes on may be
guessed from the remark Of gentle
man interested in the question, that
"the Russian Jews at Oudtshoorn,
George, ETC., buy the feathers on
troop of birds and when fit they strip
the birds as bare as your hand
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
BURLINGTON BUDGET.

Special Correspondence to Iopa State Bsstaader
The Alphabetical Drill and concert
drama at the Olive Baptist church was
a grand success. The men drillers won
the prize contest.
John Jones, who went to Omaha to
accompany his daughter, Mrs. 4. A.
Jones, home, returned last Thursday.
Mrs. Mary Edwards, who lives few
miles out of town, is sick
Earl Smith made short visit to
Keokuk Saturday and remained over
Sunday.
The Olive Baptist church had their
grand rally last Sunday and took up
quite a liberal collection for the church
fund. We hope that the church will
clear itself of debt this summer, as it
intends doing.
Mrs. Mary Early had sick spell last
Wednesday and Thursday.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
NEW TRAIN FOR PEORIA AND THE
SOUTH-EAST.

As an improvement to an already
fine train service to eastern and south
eastern points, the Rock Island s. Peo-
ria Railway has added a new train,
and the patrons of the Great Rock
Island Route from Iowa and Nebraska
points can now take advantage of this
fast train that leaves Rock Island at
4:O5 a. m. daily, except Sunday. and
arriving at Peoria at 7:o5 a. M, making
connection in Union depot, Peoria, for
Springfield, indianapolis, Cincinnati
and all points in central and southern
Illinois and Indiana and the south.
This new and fast train can not fail
to meet the requirements of the trav
eler Try it!
Call on Rock Island agent for rates,
time card and information.
JOHN SEBASTIAN.
Genl Pass. hgt., Chicago, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
OsKALOosA NOTES.

Special Correspondence to 7oaca State Bysta,lder
Rev. Farris, of Centerville, was a
visitor at the parsonage the past week.
Sunday he preached two excellent
sermons at A. M. E. church, morning
and evening to large congregation.
Mrs. r. johnson who has been quite
i'll with diphtheria is some better at this
writing.
The A. M. E. church choir have been
invited to give musical concert in
Muchaklnock on Tuesday May 14th. A
fine program will be rendered.
The cantata, "Gates Ajar," as re-
peated was grand success. nice
sum was realized.
Rev. Jones has led his church step
higher. Thursday, the 25th, a large
number of young Christians and seekers
responded to a call and young
peoples society of Christian endeavor
was organized which promises to be
second to none in the state. Following
are the officers: w. &. Coleman,
president; Miss Georgia Blackburn,
secretary; A. G.. Clark, corresponding
secretary; Miss Lucy Buckner, treasur-
er. Rev. Jones was the first Negro
pastor to introduce the Epworth
League. Again he leads in introducing
the Christian endeavor.
Mr.. ID. Oliver and Mrs. Jackson, of
Evans, attended the cantata at the A.
M. E. church Wednesday evening.
The entertainment given by the L.
S. c. at the home of Mrs. Blackburn
was a grand affair; there were twenty
three couple present. An excellent
program was rendered. The program
was opened with appropriate remarks
by Rev. S. B. Jones and the president
Mrs S. B. Jones. The remainder of
the program consisted of solos, DUETS
and quartetts, guitar and mandolin
solos. Rev. Farris as visitor, made
an interesting address encouraging the
ladies in their work. The evening was
one of pleasure and will be long re-
membered by those present. Refresh
ments were served and a nice sum
realized.
The Christian Endeavor society held
their first meeting Sunday evening
from to o'clock 1t was largely at
tended. Weekly prayer meeting Thurs
day evening.
The L. S c. will give the Worlds
Fair Bazar beginning May sth to 10th.
Preparations are being made to make
it a grand affair. Every ybody is invited
to attend.
Mrs. Sarah Knox respectfully solicits
East, where she furnishes the best ac-
commodations in meals and lunches.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
MUCHAKINoCK's Loss.

Special to The Iowa State Bystander.
We regret to announce the death of
one of our most highly respected cit
liens and friends, G. W. Frazier He
was one of the leading men in church
affairs as well as society. He was a
member of the Odd Fellows lodge of
this place. He was injured by falling
slate in mine No 6 at Muchakinock
April 80 and died May /. He leaves a
mother, wife, four brothers and three
sisters to mourn his loss. His mother
and two sisters are in Virginia, and two
brothers and one sister in New York,
and his wife and one brother in Iowa.
The funeral services were held at the
A. M. E. church May I'd, at . o'clock
p. 10. The remains We're Inferred in
the Muchakinock cemetery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

Senator Voorhees, is taking an active
part in the Waller affair and called at
the White House for the purpose of
doing what he could for the protection
of an American citizen abroad The
United States minister has received
instructions from the state department
to investigate the affair thoroughly.
Some Republican papers will yet be
ashamed Of their uncalled for attack
upon Waller and the Judgment passed
before any of the facts in the case were
known even in Washington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
A Lucky Fink.

Two years ago cyclone uprooted a
tree on the farm of John Buff, in the
southern and central part of Washing
ton county, Missouri, and the farmer,
while searching for lost COW after the
storm, ran across heavy lead deposi.
at the roots of the tree. During the
subsequent three months the farmers
of the vicinity dug up 100000 pounds OF
the mineral, which proved to be of re-
markable purity. A lead-mine boom
has now located in the vicinity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
Elected Mayor and WIN Not serve.

East Dubuque, Ill.,, is confronted
with the problem of having elected a
mayor who absolutely declines to serve.
His name is Merritt Platt, and he was
nominated and elected against his
wish. Mayor Peaslee. who holds over,
does not wish to serve another term,
and he asks the city council to call
special election for his successor,
which will probably be done
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
Dependent on Railwaxs.

Very few people understand the
enormous scope of the operations of a
modern railway company There are
now probably nearly 100000 persons
employed directly by the railways Of
the United States, and if any account
is taken Of the families dependent up
on many of these employees it will be
seen that possibly 100000 of the rest
dents of this country derive their sup
port from these companies
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
FORT DODGE ITEMS.
Special Correspondence to 1oca State Bystand

Special Correspondence to loca State Bystander.
Our little church is getting along
nicely since we called Rev. Burton
March oath. We have good attendance
and also have organized literary and
it is progressing. Officers elected:
Miss Lucy Kennett, president; Miss
Pennie Taylor, vice president: Miss
Julia Kennett, secretary; M, NJ. Gordon,
treasurer.
Henry Wright is on the sick list
Charles Cox has been suffering with
his eyes. He is improving.
Henry Vamerbal has built him anew
house.
The young man, Rev. NJ. j. Burton,
seems to be quite interested in the race
in trying to lead them out into the
light of knowledge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
Watch the witness, Thumbs.

The thumb, according to professional
palmists, is an unerring index of the
mind. If person is trying to deceive
you he will invariably draw his thumb
in toward the palm. On the other
hand, If he is telling the truth, the
thumb will be relaxed and point away
from the palm.-Philadelphia Record.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

The city council passed an ordinance
fixing gas rates atSl 80 for Illuminating
equitable. The gas company will go
into court. Gas, street car, and water
corporations have retarded the growth
of Des Moines by their voracity. The
time has come when the people should
pay 9 reasonable profit on these
ipigXstments and no more.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

The sooner Negroes learn that those
who represent them should have
character as well as talent the better
it will be for all concerned In times
gone by men have assumed the role of
leadership whose public lives have been
disgrace and whose private careers
were disgusting in the extreme. Men
who Lead dual lives should be taught
theil proper places.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

Does any one presume that Durant,
the devout California Sunday school
Christian and murderer,
would have been permitted to live long
enough to have the coroner and grand
jury investigate his doings and then
enter probable plea of insanity if he
had been Negro?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

The strenuous opposition of the
Negroes and Negro papers of the
country has brought the managers of
the Atlanta exposition to realization
of the Importance of giving the Negroes
decent treatment and an opportunity
to make a respectable exhibit. AS it
was first planned the exposition would
show the inferiority of the Caucasian
and the utter superiority of the Negroes
at this exposition. There is no use in
submitting to everything without op-
position. The Negroes have done that
too long for their own good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
4. NJ. Il. LITERARY.

Open address, Mrs. John Allen; select
reading, Chas. Woods; grafton, A. L.
Bell question box, E. G. McAfee;
journal, Miss Iella Davis and Miss
Bessie Stewart; running debate,
"Resolve that women should have the
right of suffrage and government"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

The Negroes of Iowa should avail
themselves of the privileges they have
and which members of the same race
are deprived of by the Democratic party
in the south and north. Attend the
primaries, put good men on the delega-
tions, and work for the best interests
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
NEWTON NOTES,

Special Correspondence to Iowa State ByStondsr.
Lulu Bell Fine has been quite sick
for the past four days, but is again able
to attend school.
Mrs. G. A. Brown drove TO town
Sunday aud spent the day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
SIOUX CITY NEWS.

Special Correspondence to Ioaca State Bystander.
Quarterly meeting Sunday, May 5th.
Rev. Matthews returns this week.
Charlie Williams and Myrtle Ross
have been on the sick list.
John Mills left for st. Paul, Mimi,
Monday morning.
Newt Williams returned from
Leavenworth, Kansas, last week
The sick are all improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

The Negroes of Cuba are making a
gallant fight for freedom against odds
The death of Gen. Maceo was sad blow
to their cause. The conflict in that coun-
try is irrepressible and freedom must
come sooner or later. There in Cuba can
be found an object lesson for the Negroes
of the United States When a Negro
is attacked by mob let him see how
many he can take over the river Jordan
with him and lynching will be checked.
Mobs are not made up of men willing
to take an equal chance with the victim
of losing his life. 1t is composed OF
towards
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

The Republican state convention will
meet in Des Moines July 10, 1895.
There will be 1,2as delegates, The
officers to be nominated are governor,
acknowledgements, judge of supreme
court, superintendent of public instruc-
tion and railroad commissioner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03
ONLY AFRO AMERICAN REPUBLICAN PAPER N IOWA.
CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS.

ALBIA-U. S. JONES.
BOONE-FRED ANTHONY.
BURLINGTON = VIM. SHACKEI.-
FORD
DAVENPORT-MR r. RICHARD
son.
GALESBURG, ILL.-MISS MAY e.
RUFF
KEOSAUQUA-MR. DETWILER.
KEOKUK--MRS G. C. BANNISTER.
NEWTON-MISSJ JESSIE MOORE.
OTTUMWA-W. S. PAGE.
OSKALOOSA MISS LUCY BUCK
NER.
SIOUX CIT'Y-MISS JOSEPHINE
PROTEAU.
MT PLEASANT = MISS MAUDE
DORTCH.
PEKAY-MRS. A. SAWFOOT.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

A Negro is guilty until he is proven
innocent but the southern method
prevents him from attempting to prove
his innocence A Caucasian is sin
nocent until proven guilty" and good
lawyer will some times make a jury
overrulc preponderauce of evidence
of guilty
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

the active members of a party or race
have nothing to offer that will make
the situation better. Stop grumoling
and go to work in the interest of
general good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

Armed Negroes patroled the streets
Of Forsythe. Ga, member of their
race was shot by the sheriff without
provocation. The Negroes must defend
themselves meet force with force and
law with law
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

Florida legislators passed law at
this session prohibiting Lacks and
whites from being educated together.
Are the wise men of that state afraid
the comparison will not rebound to the
credit of the Caucasian?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

The Des Moines Leader is opposed to
lynch law N all forms. We hope the
Leader will continue to be on the side
of law and order. 1t has not always
been so.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

Public improvements are going on
nicely. Paving and curbing bids are
being received. There will soon be
work for all
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

The Negro Democrat convention to
be held in st. Louis was postponed on
account of smallpox among some of
the delegates.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

of your race, your country aad your
party. Staying at home will win no
laurels, nor will it assist in relieving
the existing conditions in the south.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-03

Durant the rapist and murderer yet
lives, and may assume his place in
society. How fortunate he is white.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01

maker. For two hours or more he
spoke freely of the bones and the
fragments of human anatomy found
in his castle in Chicago. Mr. Ashe-
maker SAYS Holmes asserts that the tutt
of human hair found in the chimney
could not have belonged to Minnie
Williams for the reason that the CHM
ney was Il new one, put in after The
girls disappearance. AS to the bones,
he said that they were not those of
Gertrude Conner, Minnie Williams
or any other persons whom he was
charged with having murdered. CHE
police simply don't know what they
are talking about when they say |
murdered so many people and buried
their bodies unfortunately i'll every
nook and corner could fluid through
the whole country quite while
ago made statement to the Phila-
delphia authorizes that they were
liable to find human bones in my differ
ent places all over the continent. |
thea frankly admitted that had been
engaged in a number of insura1e
swindles which did not pan out. One
of these was for $4,000 policy
which had to be abandoned in an en-
bryonic state because the company
became suspicious. The idea was to
have the body of a woman and boy
found in their homeg and afterwards
a lnan with bullet in his head, to
make ii appear case of suicide and
murder. got the bodies from a
graveyard to represent the wife and
son, but the alleged husbands body
had not yet been procured when the
insurance agents learned Of the scheme
and the bodies had to be disposed of
the best way | could. | had them in
balmed, put in trunks, which were
sent to cold storage warehouse. Be-
fore my preparations could be com
pleted, however, the manager of the
warehouse notified me to take the
trunks away or he would sell the con-
tents. | did so and the bodies were
buried in seperate places. Where
they are now the police must find
OUT
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01
Desperate Attempt to Escape.

FoRr SMITH, Ark, July 27.-The
city is all excitement last night over
the cold-blooded murder committed
within the confines of tie federal Jail.
Cherokee Bill the notorious Grim
inal and outlaw, who is at present I'M
der the sentence of death, has an
other lite to answer for. A little
sitter 6 O'Clock last evening the turn
key r.. c. EofI, was making his rounds
of the cells, accompanied by Lawrence
Heating, the night guard, AS they
came to the cell occupied by Cherokee
Bill they noticed that it had been
hammered with. AS Eoff was en-
deavoring to release his keys Chero-
kee Bills door was thrown violently
open and the outlaw STEPPED out with
a cooked revolver in his hand. Throw
ing it down on Heating. who was
only few feet away, he said, "Throw
up your hand, G-d-you, or l'll kill
you.n Hardly were the words spoken
before the fatal shot was fired. Keat-
ing was dead in few minutes. Eofl
abandoned his keys and started to
run. AS he turned the corner of the
tier of cells, Cherokee Bill fired at
him but missed him, Cherokee Bill
pursued the turnkey, firing at him
four times. Other guards came to
Eofl's rescue and began TO fire their
Winchesters in Cherokee Bills dircc-
ton. but the closely woven grating
prevented the shots from taking effect.
Seeing that his attempt to escape
was futile, Bil,ran back to his cell. A
regular fusilade was kept up by the
guards for some time and finally
Cherokee Bill agreed to give up his
revolver if the guards would prom
Use not to kill him. He turned ii
over to Henry Starr and by him the
weapon was passed OUT to the
guards. A search revealed the fact
Cherokee Bill had in his possession
enough cartridges to kill fifty men
Other prisoners are implicated in the
conspiracy to break Jail.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-, July 25.-George
Reed a painter SO years of age shot
and Killed his wife at a, m. yester-
day, the result Of jealous rage. The
murderer was arrested He said his
wife, who seemed to prefer the society
of other men TO his, stayed out all
night and ON her return home yester-
day morning he asked her where she
had been. An evasive answer was
given and quarrel resulted, when
he taxed her with being untrue to
him. She denied it and Reed, becom-
ing maddened with her answers, shot
and killed her.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, July 25.-
Three-year-old Ida Gebbard,who mys-
teriously disappeared from her home
in West Indianapolis last Saturday
morning was found dead in stable
about one square from her home last
night. The body was found in box
covered by rubbish and every indica-
ton points to murder. Her skull was
crushed and there We're evidences
which show that she was assaulted.
Suspicion points to man named
John Lindsey and the city and suburbs
are being scourged for him. Excite
ment is West Indianapolis runs high
and lynchiug is freely talked Of II
Lindsey is found he will be placed
in Marion county Jail for safe keeping
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01

CLEVELAND, o., July 29.-At an
early honr yesterday morning Emma
Mitchell. a muatto girl, aged 10 was
shot and fatally injured by Jesse Lock
musician, who at once turned the re-
volver upon himself and sent a bullet
through his own brain Lock had
been paying attention to the girl for
some time Last night he called upon
here. 1t was long after midnight when
he started to leave her home on %
South Alley. The young people stood
in the door for rlore than halt an
hour the girls mother was startled by
two reports of pistol. Going to the
door she found lock lying dead and
her daughter unconscious, with bull
let in her forehead. The girl was
taken to the hospital, where she died
within an hour. It is believed jeal-
ousy prompted the crime.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01

HELENA, Ark, July 24.-The cor
oner's jury yesterday rendered a YER
dict to the effect that Jailer Pat Den
mis-, who was called to his door Friday
night last and shot down without
warning was killed by Harvey Weed
man. The evidence against Weedman
is very strong and there is talk OF
lynching him. The sheriff, however
has taken every pvecaution to protect
the prisoner.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1895-08-01
Gamblers Held Up.

DENVER, Colo.,July pa Ration
On. NJ special says: MARTINEZ, the
escaped Trinidad murderer, and a
companion held up saloon here
early this morning, compelling eight
men to stand still while they swept
1850 off the faro table into sack,
They backed out, keeping the gamb-
lers covered with revolvers, and es-
capped to part of the country where
Martinez has many friends and the
officers are afraid to follow them.