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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The People Of Des Moines,
Bedford, ST. Joe, Marys-
vile Will Meet
In the Beautiful Park at Savannah,
Mo.-Excursion Rates BY
All Roads Leading Into
That City.
ROUND TRIP $500.

This will be one of the largest and
best excursions of the season. A. rep
sentative of THE IOWA STATE By
ISLANDER has been in Savannah and
neighboring cities for the past two
weeks making arrangements and seeing
the people, who are very enthusiastic.
Savannah alone will have $500 from
st. Joe and 1000 from Marysville.
1t will be one of the grandest gather
ings of colored people that ever met.
Everyone should go and have good
time and meet your friend that yon
have not seen for years. 1t will be
under the management of the Iowa
STATE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING Con-
pANY, it being their first anniversary.
It's hundreds OF friends are all going.
Have you friends in st. Joe? Go to
Savannah and meet them. Have you
friends in Bedfordo You can see them
in Savannah on the 18th of June. Have
you friends in any of the adjacent
cities and townso They will be at the
sLnion Picnic June 18th. Savannah has
population of 10000, over 5000 OF
which are colored 1t is estimated
that more than 10000 people will be in
Savannah on the 18th of June. Re-
member. the fare for the round trip is
only 81. 90.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
Rendered Mutual Service,

Much Of the love that promises to be
eternal fades and pales from the lack
of mutual service. Friends, at first
eager to pour out their love in every
possible way. thinking the task too
hard and no sacrifice too great that
may add to the happiness of each
other, after while relax their efforts.
perhaps almost unconsciously. Each
one, however, is keenly alive to the
change in the other, and hence arises
suspicion and distrust and sense of
injury; and love in such an atmosphere
is sure to languish. n. Y. Ledger.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
HINTS AS TO SHAVING.
Wash Your Face Just Beforehand
Never Use Warm Water.

Wash Your Face Just Beforehand
Never Use Warm Water.
Here is what Medical Classics has to
say to the man who shaves himself:
Never fail to wash your beard with
soap and cold water. and to rub it dry,
Immediately before you apply the
lather, of which the more you use and
the thicker it is the easier you will
shave.
Never use warm water which makes
the face (of shavers) tender.
In cold weather place your razor
CLOSED OF course) in your pocket, or
under your arm, to warm it.
The moment you leave your bed Tor
bath) is the best time to shave.
Always wipe your razor clean, and
strop it before putting it away, and al
ways put your shaving brush away
with the lather on it.
The razor, as we have shown, being
only a fine saw, should be moved in a
sloping or saving direction, and held
LIGHTLY W SOuI CctfC OCluS Ldh
en- to draw the skin as tight as possible
with the left hand, so as to present an
even surface, and to throw out the
beard.
The practice of pressing on the edge
OF the razor in stropping soon rounds
it; the pressure should be directed to
the back, which should never be raised
from the strop. If you shave from
heel to point of razor, strop it from
point to heel; but If you begin with
the point in shaving, then strop it from
heel to point.
If you only once put away your
razor without stropping it. or other
wise perfectly cleaning the edge, you
must no longer expect to shave well
and easy, the soap ard damp so soon
rust the fine teeth and edge.
A piece OF soft plate leather should
always be kept with razors to wipe
them with.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Try This rlan--lt Once Helped a
Lewiston Business Man.

MEANINGLESS k-eWtStoU 1NottOoc Nh@tis
No man is SO miserable but he may
find some one poorer and more COM
fortress, sagely remarks the Lewiston
journal. Sometimes when / am
blue and feel deserted, am pleased
to call to mind, = said a Lisbon street
wholesaler, Saturday, "the day that l
learned practical lesson, and it was
not very long ago either. | was feel
ing awful blue and lonesome. | saw
no JOY in life. ] didn't know whether
i was worth dollar or not. All my
ventures seemed to me sure to fail.
My wife noticed it. and she said,
What's the matter?' told her. She
looked sad and went away.
Pretty soon she came back to me,
aud putting her hand on my head as |
sat in my chair and said My dear,
our neighbors down under the hill in
the little house are poor. wish you
would go down and see them. Yor
better take down some apples and po-
tatoes, and I will find something to
add to them by the time you are ready.
Then she looked in my face, and saw
something that made me feel like
minding her. Well, did as she
said. put Dushel OF apples and a
bushel of potatoes and some pork and
some other things in the wagon, and my
wife added a lot OF clothes from the
wardrobes of our girl and our boy, who
had outgrown them. Then started,
and in due time got to the house. |
saw there some one more miserable
than was. AS poured our homely
gifts out in wash tub set TO receive
them, / got my first lesson in the rela-
tions of wealth. To see the woman
weep tears OF joy at the sight of apples
and potatoes and children's cast off
clothes; see the little ones, half naked,
view them with wonder and almost
alarm, set me to thinking, and said to
myself: MAN, you have done wrong,
You have neglected to appreciate what
has been done for you. Why, you are
rich, fabulously rich, for you have a
home, a business, loving wife and all
the comforts of life
"a great change came over me; !
grew calm and still, but content, and
have never been downcast since then
that didn't seek some poor fellow
more wretched than | in the hope that
we both might be made less SO together
by mutual ministration.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
TURNED 1T DOWN
The Supreme Court Declares the Income
Tax Invalid.

The Supreme Court Declares the Income
Tax Invalid.
WASHINGTON, May 23.-The supreme
court has delarad the income tax law
unconstitutional The chief justice
announced the following conclusions:
First-We adhere to the opinion al
ready announced as to taxes on real
estate being undisputably direct taxes;
taxes on the rents of income of real
estate are equally direct taxes.
Second-We are of the opinion that
taxes on personal property or on the
income of personal property are like
wise direct taxes.
Third-The tax imposed by sections
q to 81, inclusive, of the act of 1894, SO
far as it falls on the income of real
estate and of personal property, being
direct tax within the meaning Of the
constitution and therefore unconstitu-
tional and void because not apportioned
according to representation, all those
sections constituting the entire scheme
of taxation are necessarily invalid.
The DEGREES hereinbefore entered in
this court win be vacated, the DEGREES
below will be reversed and the cases
remanded, with instructions to grant
the relief prayed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The People Do Not Yet Understand the
Situation.
VICTORIA, B. c., May 22.-Advlces
from Toxic by steamer confirm previ-
GUS advices to the Associated Press
that the back down from her original
position with reference to the basis of
settlement with China on the part OF
Japan. was due to the decidedly hostile
attitude of Germany, France and
Russia. who jointly served notice upon
the victorious Japanese that the
acquisition by Japan of continental
territory could not be tolerated. An
outline of these facts has been sent
abroad, but as to the details the
general community in Japan remains
in almost utter ignorance The
popular expectation that the govern
ment would maintain courageous
front as long as defiance was possible,
will have the effect, when the great
mass of the japanese people become
fully aware of what will be to them a
humiliation and sacrifice of national
honor. to bring down upon the de-
voted heads of the administration
of Count Ito the wrath of the entire
nation. Moderation and tolerance are
not among the virtues of the japanese
people when their pride is wounded.
The ministry of which Count Ito is the
head can never stand against the rage
of the entire community, which will
never stop to consider the utility of
Japan making warlike stand against
three continental giants. 1t is thought
possible that he is already providing
for new administration. Four days
full cabinet and privy council was
summoned to Kioto with the purpose,
it is supposed, of recommending a
pre-arranged change of government to
the emperor, but it is unlikely that any
ministry in which Count Ito has the
slightest concern will be permitted to
rule. 1t is probable that the question
of future leadership will soon be
definitely settled.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
Will be More Particular.

Rev. Charles N. Gleason, OF Deer
Isle, Ne, has set a good example to
his ministerial brethren. He an
nounces through the local paper his
determination not to marry any more
couples unless the names OF both par
ties to the transaction are sent to him
long enough before the date of the
ceremony for him to act intelligently.
Since his residence in Deer Isle, he
says, he has married more than
twenty-five couples. At some of these
services he has been glad to officiate,
but there have been others, and not q
few. where the solemn words and
prayer seemed out Of place, and some
that, had he known all the circum-
stances, he should not have performed.
Any person. says Mr. Gleason, who
supposes that the fee covers all delin-
quencies and will act as .'hush money
to the minister not only proves him
self to be without principle, but insults
the minister whom he asks to perform
the ceremony.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
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TO COOPERATE.

Rev. Clark, L. z. Williamson, w. II.
Scott, Mrs. j. I. Blagburn, Mrs. r. L.
Banks, John Hardy, E I. johnson is
the committee chosen to formulate
plans for the advancement of our
people, and for business enterprises
The idea was suggested by The Iowa
STATE BYsTANpER under the head OF
Things We Can Do, I" and to that end
large and enthusiastic mass meeting
was held at the church Monday even
ing, Mr.. Level presiding. It is the
purpose to organize a cooperative
business. Another meeting is called
for next Monday. Let everyone
attend. Good speeches will be made.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

There should be at least two dele
gates to the Republican state conven-
ton. 1t is just, It's fair. 1t is wis
dom. 1t is good and sound political
sagacity. There are forty delegates to
be chosen and two men will represent
nearly nearly 700 voters. The request
is modest and should be needed. Last
year Polk county Negroes We're not rep
resented in the Republican state con-
vention. Be fair. Be just. Be hon
ora BILE
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
SOUTII-EAST.


As IN improvement to an already
fine train service to eastern and south
eastern points, the Rock Island 4 Peo-
ria Railway has added II 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
405 u. m, daily, except Sunday, and
arriving at Peoria at 7:25 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. kgt., Chicago, Ill
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
CANDIDATES CARDS.

y - r 4 t.. y E. =
/ am candidate for representative, sub
ject to decision of Polk county Republican
convention s. B. KEFFER.
/ am candidate for the Republican
nomination for sheriff, subject to the
convention of June Sth. JOHN DANIEL.
am candidate for the nomination CT
treasurer of Polk county, subject to the
action of the Republican county convention
of June. HENRY e. MURPHEY.
am candidate for the Office of sheriff
of Polk county, subject to the approval of
the Republican county convention.
JAMES E. Stout.
am candidate for denomination for
representative Of Polk county, subject to
the decision of the Republican county
convention. G. G. DowELI.
am candidate for sheriff, subject to
the decision of the Republicans of Polk
county. II. G. WISDsoR.
am candidate for the house OF repre-
sentatives for Polk county, subject to the
decision of the Republican county con-
ventIon. .. p. DOUBLEDAY.
am candidate for treasurer of Polk
county. subject to the decision of the
Republican county convention.
E. T. PIERCE.
l am candidate for sheriff, subject to
the action of the Polk county Republican
convention. JOSEPH MCGARRAUGH.
am candidate for sheriff, subject to
the action of the Polk county Republican
convention. JOHN DoRR.
am candidate for sheriff. subject to
the action OF tine Polk county Republican
convention. G. w. MATTERN.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The suggestions made by The BY
ISLANDER are meeting with the approval
of leading citizens of Iowa. We hope
more will take hold of the matter and
that none will be SO busy that they will
not assist by their presence and work
in doing something of practical need.
No man or woman should hold them
selves aloof from united effort to
better the condition of the Negroes of
Des Moines and Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court Of the state of Iowa
in and for Polk county. Mrs. Anna Quinn
VS.. VIM. Quinn.
To William Quinn:
You are hereby notified that on or before
the oath day of May, 1885 the petition
OF the plaintiff in the above entitled cause
will be filed in the Office ofthe clerk of the
district court of the state of Iowa. in and
for Polk county. claiming of you divorce
on the ground of willful desertion and non
support For further particulars examine
petition. And that unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon of the I'd
day of the September term, A. d. 1895, of
the said court, default will be entered
against you and judgment be rendered
thereon. VIM. FOSTER.
Attorney for Plaintiff. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
RErunLIcAN COUNTY CONVENTION,

To the Republicans Of Polk County: del
egate convention Of Republicans of Polk
county will be held at the court house in
Des Moines at II o'clock a. M, Saturday.
June s. 1895, for the purpose Of placing in
nomination a candidate for each of the
following Offices
Two representatives, Thirty seventh
district.
Treasurer
Sheriff.
County superintendent of schools.
County surveyor.
Coroner.
Members of the board of supervisors from
First and Second Supervisor districts.
To select forty delegates to attend the
state convention to be held at Des Moines,
Wednesday. July 10. 1895, and to transact
such other business as may come before
the convention.
JAMES A. STOUT, Chairman.
G. F. IRISH, Secretary.
The total vote at the last election
cast for secretary of state was T.T64 and
the number OF delegates will be 206.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

To the Afro-American Protective
of Iowa: Your next an
nual meeting will be held in Des
Moines July and 4. Allmembers will
take due notice of the call and make
our third annual meeting success.
r. N..HYDE,
President, Des MONIES.
w. p. SHIELDS,
Secretary, Sioux City.
A. j. CLARK,
Chm. Elk. Committee, Oskaloosa.
Best milliners on earth. Masons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The beautiful home of Henry Clay on
Eleventh street was burned Tuesday
evening. The family was absent from
home. and as a consequence nothing
was saved. 1t is stated there was
several hundred dollars insurance,
however the loss was a severe blow to
the estimable family, who have the
sympathy of all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
NOTICE

The Frederick Douglas Republican
Club will hold meeting at the court
house Wednesday, May 10Th. A good
program will be arranged, consisting
OF speaking, and all things that go to
make up good Republican love-feast.
Let the ladies be present. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
A. r. AND A. NJ. MEETING.
NJ. w. United Grand Lodge A. +. and a
Nj. for the State OF Iowa and Jurisdic-

AVA. AOT ihr . ihtc W io"H "Aisa - VI sun
ton.
Office of Most Worshipful Grand
Master, Jno. D. Reeler, Mason City,
Iowa.
To all whom this may concern comes
greeting:
The Most Worshipful United Grand
Lodge, a. +. & A. NJ, for the state of
Iowa and its jurisdiction, will convene
in the city Of Keokuk, Tuesday morn
ing July 8. 1895. With little effort
on the part of each lodge. an exceed
ingly large attendance could be had.
Keokuk, one of the most hospitable
cities in the jurisdiction. will provide
for all who may come at very reason
able rates They are now arranging a
very elaborate program for the enter
ta,nment of their guests, and it is my
desire to meet as many as possible
during this session Fraternally.
JNo D. REELER, Grand Master.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
In the Rarn-Yard.

Esthelic boarder (to old LADY,: "Of
course you know that the hen belongs
to the gallinacean Old lady: Not
that hen, If you please! Some hens
may belong to gal in Asia, but these
balong to gal in New j ersey."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
LEMON NOVELTY

The Lemon Novelty Club will give
its initial number of a series of novelty
entertainments at Webster''s hall, cor
ner of Tenth and Center streets, Thurs
day, May 80. The admission is Is
cents or IS cents per couple. An ap-
propriate program for Memorial day is
being prepared and the affair promises
to be the event of the season. All vel
come Lena Liota Chandler, presi-
dent: Blanche Winnie Renix. secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Ellis Piece, president of the Iowa
Seed company, is gaining favor. He is
a Polk county boy and has steadily
climbed the ladder of success He is
one of the prominent candidates for
treasurer. His integrity and ability no
one can doubt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

]. ID, McGarraugh. candidate for re-
nomination to the Office Of sheriff. is
working hard and earnestly. His
many friends are shoulder to shoulder
and his past goo record is daily being
spoken Of. Joe is a good, honest and
straightforward man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
PERFECTLY SATISFACTORY

Quincy, H., May 10, 1895. Harry
Mccartney has been employer of our
store for the past three years and has
given us perfectly satisfaction; has
proven perfectly honest in all manner
of business.
CuLBRN & BAKER, Grocers,
523 and 527, Hamp Street, Quincy, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

George Willis, Alfred Johnson, Miss
Lucy Bouyers, of Muchakinock, are IN
the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The Renix trothers write from Wis
consin that everything is lovely, save
the smaller garden fruits. which were
injured by the late frosts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Miss Blanche Renlx was unable to
attend the picnic given by the Tenny-
son and Blue Button clubs, of Irving
school. Saturday, owing toillness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Miss Martha jones of Oskaloosa is to
arrive in the city next week. She will
be the guest of Mrs. b. J. Holmes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Mr.. 4Thos. Blagburn is now in Kinks
vile, Mo, for the purpose of having
his eyes treated. We wish him sure
and speedy recovery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Orie Shatfer, bright little girl of II
years, celebrated her anniversary last
Wednesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Mrs. Charles Comley delivered very
fine recitation at one of the public
gatherings in Webster City few weeks
ago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Ex-United States Consul John T..
Waller has been released by the French
government. His step-son arrived in
Washington, d. G., from France and
was at the state department. 1t now
becomes the duty of this government
to have France make due PREPARATION.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Miss leila Davis has gone to Mt.
Pleasant to attend the Sunday school
convention. She will return before
Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

q very interesting prayer meeting
was held at the home of Mrs. Williams
on Eighth street last Wednesday. The
next meeting viii be held at Mrs
Milligan's, on Third street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Bessie Stewart Reclamation, Ishies
Lankford; solo, Mandc Walker; dec
lamation, Agnes Roy, Herbert Jacobs
and Arthur Jones were guests Of tee
circle A grand time is re ported
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Miss Jennie Hays has been sick for
the past week at her home on East
First street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The A. NJ. E. Literary society meets
for the election of officers on Tuesday
evening next.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. \
E. Morton is quite sick.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Please send in all communications b,
Wednesday of each week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Miles n. Bell is very sick at his resi-
dence, I11o Fremont street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Black. red, brown Leghorn flats
Mason's
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The father of James Woods, of roo
South East Sixth street, is in the city.
The Reverend Woods is very pleas
ant man to meet He will return to
Muchalzinock in few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The Fred Douglass Republican club
meets next Wednesday evening, May
20 a special program is being pre-
pared. The ladies are especially
invited. business of great Importance.
Let everybody attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The NJ. L. C.'s met at the home of
Miss Bessie Stewart on Twenty-ffth
street, where the following program
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Mrs. A T. Bell is but little if any
better
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

EDWARD F.. JOHNSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Dee
Moines, Iowa. Hours: q TO IL n. m.
Sc 10 $3.50 p. m. ! 30 to 8 80 p. M. Sim,
days, 10 to II "a III. Office. Corner Sixth
and Locust SITS Rssdunce, 1S2 Ninth ST
psa5ie is4a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Closing out wholesale prices. Mason's.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

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Mrs. n d. Valentine of Stuart is in
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Mrs. D. Roy is on the sick list.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
George Carter is on the sick list.

Mrs. Shelley is on che sick list
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
SEE NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

III. N. Bell is on the sick list.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

SILK wire frames Zoe. Mason's.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
ANNUAL MEETING.

Order your hats trimmed. Mason's