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Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
MUCHAKINoCK NEWS.

Special Correspondence to Iowa State Bysta.der.
1t is said. that John jones' of Evans,
was in Muchakinock Sunday looking
for girl to stay with his wife. He
went up to Mrs. A. j. Lewis and got
her consent to let her daughter go. On
his way home he committed a rape on
the girl, who is about 12 years old.
The last time the A. A. p. A. met in
Muchakinock g. E. Taylor offered a
resolution that reads like this: 'sWe,
the Negroes of the A. A. P. A., will sup
port any Negro that is nominated. re-
gardless of his politics, Democratic or
Repu blican. !" George is seeking the
nomination IN the Democratic county
convention. | can't stomach Negro
Democrat.
The reception that was given for
Rev. r. d. Turner by Miss Williams
and Miss Turner was a grand affair. j..
p. Sheffey, of Muchakinock, was pres
ent and had good time with the
the young ladies from Des Moines and
other guests.
G.. w. Lewis, of Baxter town, was
taken to Des Moines Thursday for vio-
lating the laws of the United States.
Live up to the law and you will not
have trouble.
VIM Frazier, of Des Moines, is visit
ing his many friends here this week.
John Daniels, N. B. Mcdowell, A.
Poindexter, John Chapman, R. f. John
son and John Logan and daughter, of
Muchakinock, went to Peoria, Ills,
Sunday on the excursion and had a
nice time with the PeoriaEs.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

Every organization, no matter
whether it be political or religious, has
expenses which must be paid in order
to maintain the organization in work
ing to accomplish the results for which
it was instituted. In political organ
izations those who receive the greatest
benefits are expected to bear their
share of the expenses. Because man
is German. an Irishman or a Negro
does not exclude him from doing his
part in keeping up the organization.
There have been men in the past who
have received positions paying $1,000 OF
81, 800 per year and they have refused
to give even pittance of that amount
to keep the party in power which made
it possible to retain that office. The
last person in the world who can af.
ford to do such thing is a Negro.
Such action will certainly deprive him
of the place if continued and make il
improbable for another Negro to sue.
ceed him. Such a man is selfish and
has not care or the least anxiety as
to the future of those who come after
him. Every officer should remember
that he is public servant and not as
great as the power which creates
him.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
BENNETT & co.
FINE CHINA
--and--
GLASSWARE.
EVERYTHING WANTED
FOR THE KITCHEN.
7os WALNUT STREET.
7os WALNUT STREET.
CASUALTIES.

Walter Austin and Willie Gould were
drowned on one of the principal streets
of Fort Scott, Kas., during the flood
Heavy rains have caused all streams in
that section to overflow, and heavy loss
of property is reported.
Adolph Kniepkamp, aged 30, residing
at Belleville. ILL.,, was drowned while
bathing In the Okaw river.
Henry Roa:s, prominent Seneca busi-
ness man, and owner of Roak's hall.
was drowned in the Illinois and Michi-
gan canal.
Two men named Jaltas and Seik we're
run down by handcar by Chicago
and Northwestern special train between
Gurnsey and Deep River, Iowa. and
both killed.
John Dunn, farmer, was struck by
west-bound Pennsylvania railroad train
near Logansport, Ind. The body was
rolled under the engine, breaking nearly
every bone in 1t.
Mrs. Eliza beth Bogel, aged 62, and
Mrs. F. Drake, aged g. of Brazil, Ind.
were driving down hill when the bug
gy upset. Mrs. Drake was fatally In
jured internally. while Mrs. Bogel re-
ceived broken arm and several serious
bruises.
Two negroes and white man, names
unknown, were killed in wreck on the
Montana Cent? al at Helena. A dozen
cars were demolished. A wheel broke.
on one of the cars causing the wreck.
Mrs. William Pearce and her son,
Franklin, were drowned at Ceredo, W.
Va.
William Rees of Edinburg, H., was
killed by Chicago and Alton train AZ
Chatham, Ill.
Harry Willett was drowned while
swimming in the Sangamon river at
Springfield, Ill.
Adolph C. Siegel, bicyclist. collided
with another wheelman on National
avenue, Milwaukee, and broke his arm.
]. Walters, Waters Blundon and
Charles Lynch, 13 years old, and j. Guy
Brown, Is years, were struck by an ex-
press train at Hyattsville, Ind. and in
stantly killed.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
FOREIGN.

The Roloff expedition, organized In
New York, has; landed safely in Cuba
The expedition consists of at least 20oo
men, all thoroughly armed.
John c.. New of Indianapolis, and for
merly consul general for the United
States In London, Is i'll in London with
rheumatism. y
Cardinal Gibbons is expected to re-.
turn to Paris from Rheims. He will:
spend few days at the st. Sulpice
seminary before returning to the United
States.
The directors Of the Russian petroie-
um companies at st. Petersburg say
they have not arrived at an agreement
with the American petroleum syndicate
to partition the petroleum market.
DR.. E. c. Thompson, the defeated
Unionist candidate for Middle Tyrone,
announces that he will petition against
the return of Mr.. Munnaghan to parlia-
ment on the ground that the latter IS
naturalized American citizen.
Andrew Boyd, at Montreal, has con-
fessed that he conspired with firebugs
to destroy his business building to get
the insurance.
Lord Aberdeen, Canada's governor
general arrived at Winnipeg. It is
known the Dominion has made another
proposition for a compromise on the
Catholic school question.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
sTEvENsoN,S PLAN.
He Tells How Easy It Would BE to Rob
London Hotels ON sundays.

h0 I0lB HOW Ga0y AZ WouId Dc 20 NOD
London Hotels on Sundays.
The last time had the happiness of
seeing Stevenson was on Sunday, Au-
gust 81, 1887. He had been brought
up from Bournemouth the day before
in a wretched condition of health, and
was lodged in private hotel in Fins
bury Circus, in the city, ready to be
easily moved to steamer in the
Thames on the morrow, writes Ed
mund Gosse. I was warned, in note,
Of his passage through town, and Of the
uncer tainty whether he could be seen.
On the chance, went over early on the
morrow, and, very happily for me, he
had had fair night, and could see me
for an hour or two. No one else but
Mrs. Stevenson was with him. His po-
sition was one which might have
daunted any mans spirit-doomed to
exile, In miserable health, starting
vaguely across the Atlantic, with all
his domestic interests rooted up, and
with no notion where, or If at all, they
should be replanted II ever man of
imagination could be excused for re-
pining, it was now. But Louis showed
no white feather. He was radiantly
humorous and romantic. 1t was church
time, and there was some talk Of wit
Messing his will, which did not do, be-
cause there could be found no other
reputable witness, the whole crew Of
the hotel being at church. This set
Louis of on splendid dream OF ro-
nance. This" he said, Is the way in
which our valuable city hotels -
packed, doubtless, with rich objects Of
jewelry--are deserted on a Sunday
morning. Some bold piratical fellow,
defying the spirit of Sa abbatarianism,
might make handsome revenue by
sacking the derelict hotels between the
hours OF ten and twelve. One hotel a
week would suffice to enable such a
man to retire into private life within
the space of year. A mask might,
perhaps, be worn for the mere fancy Of
the thing, and to terrify kitchen maids.
but no real disguise would be needful
to an enterprise that would require
nothing but brave heart and care
full study Of the City Postal Direc-
tory" He spoke of the matter with
so much fire and gallantry that
blushed for the youth Of England and
its lack of manly enterprise. No one
ever could describe preposterous con-
duct with such convincing air as Louis
could. Common sense was positively
iumbled in his presence.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
SIOUX CITY NEWS.
Special Correspondence to Ioua State Bysta

Special Correspondence to Ioaoa State Bystdnder.
Little Willie Robinson was drowned
in the Missouri river July "a, aged s
years The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Matthews at the
home of his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nat Robinson.
Mrs. Nellie Young, of Sioux Rapids,
is in the city visiting her sister, Mrs
r. C. Early. Mrs Early will return
with her August Sd for a two weeks
stay.
Rev. Matthews filed the pulpit of
the Presbyterian church ao South Sioux
City Sunday afternoon in the absence
of Rev. Hostetter
Albert Martin arrived in our city
Sunday evening from Chicago, spent a
day with his sister, Mrs. j. w. Taylor,
and departed for Fargo, S. D.
George Washington has removed his
fruit stand from corner of Fourth and
Pierce streets, where he has been for 8
years, to Fifth street, next door to the
postotfice.
The pastor and people held meeting
at the temperance hall on Bluff street
Sunday night Subject discussed,
ssOrigin of the Devil
Andrew Williams and family have
removed to Cherokee, Iowa.
Mrs. Mary Coburn is on the sick list.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
A LOVE MAP.
It Was on Annabers Face and It Made
Her Rather Suspicious.


s'Annabel," cried a Harlem mothe,
over the banisters, as she heard the
front door close.
Eyes, mamma" replied sweet
girlish voice, and Annabel Googan
slowly framed herself in the darkness
Of the staircase.
"Was that Mr. Tinberry, Annabel?"
1T was, mamma"
"Do you know that it is 20 minutes
past III" came in cold tones from the
wrappered figure in the upper hall.
Mamma, we hadn't the slightest
idea 1t was so late,' said the young
lady, earnestly. "You see," she con-
tinued, MIR. Tinberry has been telling
me about China and Japan. He said
everybody ought to know about the
war, and it was so interesting we never
thought how late it was getting. Do
you know, mamma" added the sweet
girl, as she reached the landing, "that
in China they"
Did Mr.. Tinberry draw map OF
China on your face, Annabel?" asked
Mrs. Googan, sternly.
''Why, mamma?" said the daughter
In startled tones
The young girl rushed to mirror
and saw with horror-stricken glance
that the left side Of her face was
streaked and stained with ink.
Heaven and EARTH" she screamed.
"his fountain pen must have leaked
Into his waistcoat pocket" and with a
shrek Of horror the beautiful girl fell
fainting to the floor.-New York Ad-
vertiser.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
CRIME.

The coroners inquest in the case of
Lillian Low. who was found dead in
the woods near Washington Heights,
resulted In a verdict of suicide.
Isaie Gauthier shot to death his sweet
heart, Celina Causingy at Montreal.
Quebec.
H. w. Langenour, member OF the
California legislature who disappeared
from Woodland, Cal. after drawing
$4,000 from a local bank, is said to
have left for Chicago.
Antonio Bennett. collector Of customs
at San Quentin, Cal, was shot in the
head and killed by Juan Borrozo at Ro-
sario. Policarpo and Espinezas, JUS
tees of the peace, rstaliated by killing
Barrozo.
Samuel May. deputy United States
marshal at Coeburn, Va, shot and
killed Mr.. Nash. The jail at Wise
Courthouse is being guarded to pres
vent the lynching of May.
A deadly race war has broken out at
Birmingham, Ala. Three white men
and seven negroes have been killed and
the trouble is not yet over. A dispute
between white and colored miners was
the cause.
Joe Reeder, a night watchman em-
ployed at Cincinnati, has told the po-3
lice authorities of that city a startling
story of wholesale murders committed
at hotel at Rantoul. Ill. The story is
not believed, but an investigation will
take place.
H. H. Edwards, a photographer, of
Los Angeles, Cal, poisoned himself. his
wife, and two children in hotel at San
Francisco. He was out of work and
starving.
Edward Connolly of Lorain, O., is un-
der arrest at Alyria charged with as
saulting two women.
DR.. Thomas Edgar Rogers, 81. of
Waco, Ca, was brought to AtlanSa,
charged with making counterfeit $40
gold pieces.
disappeared suddenly June Is, has not
been heard from. 1t is believed by his
parents that he has been stolen
A prisoner in the Colorado prison AZ
Denver gives away plot to break out,
when it was discovered that all the pris-
oners were armed with iron bars, knives
and pistols
The only feature of the Durrant case
at San Francisco Monday was the de-
fendant's application for a judicial or
der to prevent the production of a play.
The Crime OF a Century based on the,
murders.
Miss Elma Busch, the 19-year-old
daughter Of E. L. Busch. a wealthy
citizen of Kansas City, Kas., committed
suicide by drowning.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS.

Special Correspondent to Iowa State Bystander.
Died-Mr. Richard Somer, after an
illness of few days. The deceased
was sick four or five days with fever
and on Friday morning was taken very
suddenly with apoplexy. from which
he passed away Sunday morning, July
80. He was born in Marshall, Mich.
August l2, 1S45. The deceased in
company with his wife were mission
aries to Africa in the fail of 1891
Having spent nearly two years there,
he has never had good health since
his return. He was a member of the
G.. A. R. aud Masons The funeral oc-
Cured Tuesday afternoon from the
United Brethern church, of which he
was faithful member, in charge OF
the G. A. R. corps. The services We're
conducted by Rev. /. X. Staten, as
sisted by Revs. R. Holly. c. L. Carlton
and 6. II. Wade He leaves a wife,
one brother, one sister and host of
friends to mourn his loss. An
abundance of sympathy is extended to
his bereaved widow.
Mr.. Herbert Wright and wife We're in
the city attending the funeral of Mr..
Conner.
Thomas Green, of Toledo, was in the
city over Sunday returning Monday in
company with his wife who has been
spending a pleasant stay with hel
mother.
Miss Cleopatra Van Camp left on an
early train Monday morning for Chi
cago for short visit.
Mr. Oliphant is reported very sick.
Sunday was the 21st anniversary OF
the A. NJ z. church and services were
held for the occasion and a splendid
time was had.
Mrs. Patterson, of Muscatine, is in
the city, being called TO the bedside OF
her son-in-law, Mr.. Conner.
The Kings Daughters will conduct
services at the A. NJ E. church Sun
day night.
All the arrangements are about com
pleted for the Emancipation celebra-
tion here on August s. Everyone
must come and have {; good time. Rev.
Clemens, of Moline, and Hons. Milo
p. Smith, Chas. Harrison, of Cedar
Rapids, VIII be orators of the day.
Little Julia Hill, of Davenport, is
visiting at the home of Mrs. William
Davis on Grand Avenue, west.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis are off fol
an extended trip to the Pacific coast
They will return about the first o.
September.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

couple OF Indians near Seymour.
wis. pasted together two Of the adver-
Using dodgers of clothier which show
on one side fac simile of a confederate
$40 bill, and passed the bogus note on a
small shopkeeper.
Short Term Empress
ves she carries herself like an empress,
and bosses me around all she likes now;
but walt until we are married. and then
nee how she'll fawn and cringe. Winks
To YOU? Binks-No; to the servant
girl.
Mr.. West End Ito pretty nursel-
Whose baby Is that?-a pretty little fel-
low! Nurse-Why, sir; it's your own
little boy. Mr. West End-Really? My
wife changes nurses so often that l
cannot recognize my own flesh and
blood.
An effective fly poison, which has the
merits of being poisonous only to flies.
is made of the yolk of an egg beaten
with a tablespoonful each of ground
black pepper and molasses. 1t should
be poured In shallow plates and set
about.
shopkeeper Ito importunate CONNER
c;al trayeler)-Simpkins, call the porter
10 kick this fellow out. Undaunted
commercial traveler-Now, while We're
waiting for the porter, III show you an
entirely new line--best thing you ever
laid your eyes on.
There are so many fine artesian wells
in Brule county, South Dakota, that
when another one is finished 1t does not
create a sensation, but a gusher just I'M
;sbad four miles south of Kimball, lesi
tban 600 feet deep with efght-inch cas-
IN = from top to bottom. yields 10000 gal
Ions per hour
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
PEKAY ITEMS,

Special Correspondence to Iona State Bystander
AT Pekay everything isquiet. There
is talk of there being steady work from
next Thursday. The weather is fine.
We have lots of time to ride around
now.
Mr. Will Boxdale is just doing nicely
with his ice cream. Also Mrs Cole
man has good custom for ice cream.
Mrs. Sawfoot is in st. Louis on oc-
casion of death in the family.
There was a literary organized at
Pekay last Thursday night. Much sue
euss.
The young folks had the pleasure of
serenading Mrs. Samuel Story and his
bride last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan were in town
shopping Saturday.
Lewis Coleman and H. Clark We're
Oskaloosa visitors Saturday
James Tobin was in Pelkay last week
visiting friends.
Mrs Della Miller finding that home
was too disagreeable has departed for
Denver, Colorado, where she expects to
nurse for family that she is acquaint-
ed with.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

In Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri and
Arkonsas the colored and white walters
are organizing into a union for the
purpose of mutual benefit. Iowa
should certainly be on the list. Here
the average wages do not reach SIG per
month. In Des Moines the highest
ever paid in the hotels was $50. Now
they do not reach $50. The wages
were reduced in the time of Increasing
business. When fines are paid-and
the men are fined for the most trivial
offenses-the salary is very meager.
The white mems walters uuion COM
mand wages amounting to about S9per
week and the men do not have to wait
at banquets and do other extra work
which compels them to be on extra
duty after certain and legitimate hours
for rest or recreation. United, better
wages could be obtained.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

The Alabama Race War.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 3l.-It IS i'm
possible to tell how many negroes Were
killed in last nights race riot at Brook
side. Most of the sheriff's posse that
went from here have returned. They
report that half a dozen negroes were
seen to fall, and three bodies were
found in the woods, but have not ye
been Identified. Bob Sims, anothe
Negro rioter, was found dying in q
cabin to-day from wound in the side.
1t is believed that other wounded Ne
groes were taken away by companions
Eleven Negro rioters We're brought
here and placed in Jail, and officers are
hunting for twelve others.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

Thad S. Ruff, the local editor of this
paper, was elected to an office in the
Typographical Union No. 1lS, by two
more votes than received by any other
officer elected at the same time. He
has been a member for tour or five
years and his brother Charles S., has
been a member for over fifteen years
ard botli commend the uniform and
its members and by the men who
employ Union labor. The Register,
the Leader, the Capital and News and
numerous job printing esta blishments
have made no distinction only as to
workmanship.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
BURLINGTON BUDGET.


Special Correspondence. to Iora State Bysta'sder.
Rev. Washington and wife were the
guests of Miss Grace Morris last Monday
evening.
Rev. Brown and his party of singers
left here Wednesday for Mt Pleasant
to hold the camp-meeting there 10 days.
The excursion up to Coppock given
by Rev. Brown was very well attended
and all report having nice time.
Mrs. King left for ST. Paul Friday,
accompanied by Miss Susie Cooper.
We are having plenty of rain now.
Henry Cooper, of this city, left last
Tuesday for Des Moines, where he was
joined in the holy bonds of wedlock to
Mrs. S. Brown, of that city.
Mrs. John Ivy left Monday for
Keithsburg, ILL.,, to visit her sister-in-
law, Mrs. McWarmond
Mr.. Tiggs has returned from the
grand lodge, but will leave again
Monday for Ottumwa. Mrs Tiggs is
in Missouri. They will meet in Fort
Madison next Wednesday. where a
reception will be rendered them.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

A certain bishop is reputed to be
worth over $500, OO0 He is very
ordinary man in every way, yet he has
amassed handsome fortune out of his
calling" Frederick Douglass, who
devoted long life to the upbuilding of
humanity, leaves fortune of little
more than half the above amount.
Douglass devoted the energy of giant
intellect to the work of philan-
thropis. The bishop devoted an ordinary
intellect to the privileges of a preacher
and acquired a fortune from people
who needed every dollar they had to
buy homes with. There is no com
parison between a philanthropist and
bishop when the benefit to the world
and humanity are taken into considera-
ton.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
ENJOYABLE Speeding.

senger--Condtctor we seem to be
going at fearful speed.
Conductor-Tryi TO make up time
Rolling off bout siA.5 miles an hour.
Passenger Gracious! 1 notice that
some of the passengers appear to enjoy
1t, and others look scared
Conductor-Yes some have acciden'
innurance tickets, and some haven't
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
KEOKUk.

Special Correspondence to Iooca State Bystander.
The A. M. e. church will hold a
camp meeting at Wild Cat Spring, be-
ginning August 2. All are invited.
Rev. Amos johnson is in the city Wis
iting his family for few days.
Wilbur Johnston is now porter at the
Hotel Keokuk.
Miss Jessie Johnston is entertaining
Miss Grow, of Burlington.
Little CRYSTAL Teabau is visiting in
Hamilton, H., for week.
Miss Ada Smith was called to Quincy,
Ill, to the bedside of her sick aunt
If you want the only paper subscribe
for THE BYsTANDER.
Rev. DIR. Hartley Hue now has a
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

The Negro voters of Iowa show their
value to the Republican party and its
grand principles by their loyal work in
its ranks. Let us make this year
when the Negro ''heeler," ward
Striker" and ''ooodle' seeker shall be
no more Let the honest and repre-
sentative men come to the front-men
who value principles more than Doodle.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

We publish elsewhere letter from
George G. Taylor, of Oskaloosa. We
are afraid he is becoming unduly
alarmed at the title "A. P. A. The
Afro-Amerlcan Protective association
has been in existence three years. It's
object and aims have been given to
the public through the press of the
state and she who runs may read. .
Again we understand the Negro is bar
red from the A. P. A. to which Mr..
Taylor refers.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

The violation of pledges by the
Negro members of state and county
conventions is one of the principal
reasons why there are SO few of them
selected. A mans word should be as
good as his bond There is nothing
that will win like honesty. The re-
sponsible, truthful and representative
men of color should take more interest
in affairs of public concern. Turn the
rascals down.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02
Mr.. VanCamp father of John Van
"a ~, =, .s. ,.n,,o,,fo ol ca,,ita Ill

Mr.. VanCamp father of John Van
Camp is reported quite i'll.
Mrs. Ida Jones, who has been quite
sick, is thought to be improving.
Rev. Wade went up to Iowa City last
week to attend the church work.
Little Byron Wade who has been
sick is better at this writing.
The L. l. d. met Friday, the &c inst,
at the residence of Mrs Henry Martin.
of Tenth street. The following officers
were elected: President, Mrs Matte
Price; vice president, Hattie Persons;
treasurer, Hattie Raspberry; secretary,
Laura Martin. After the business was
over lunch was served. The circle
adjourned to meet with Mrs. Price
August 9th.
We are glad to see Miss Pearl Wood
able to be out among us again. we
trust her health will be restored.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

Many of the Democratic county con-
yentions have been held and some have
declared for free and unlimited coin
age Of silver, some for sound money
and several have been very silent on
this question. Bedlam will be trans
ferred to Marshalltown on the day of
the Democratic state convention.
Iowa state bystander., 1895-08-02

Gen. Drake was received at his home
after his nomination by the people of
the entire city of Centerville. The day
laborer, the; merchant and the capital
ist all joined in welcoming their neigh
Dor and friend, and one whom the
Republican party is gong to make the
next governor of Iowa.