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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Special Correspondence to Io,ca State Bystander.
Mrs. S. v Bean, who has resigned
her school at Collinsville, arrived in the
city Saturday evening and will leave.
after short visit with relatives and
friends, for Iowa City to assist her hus-
band in the ministerial field.
j. H. Warwick. the veteran barber,
who has been resident of this city for
nearly fifty years, passed peacefully
from life to death at the family resi-
dence. 314 Gain street, Feb. 16, 1895.
He leaves wife and ten children to
mourn his loss The obsequies were
conducted by Rev. j. p. Ryan, of st.
Mary's church. requiem high mass
being celebrated for the deceased.
1t wac Thursday of last week that
Mrs. Willie Busey and her friends gave
Mother Busey very interesting sur
prise party The date marked the sew
enty-fourth birthday. The merry maxi
ers planted a mile stone which will
long be remembered by Mother Busey.
A spread was served :on moments no.
tice. Remarks We're made by Rev. G.
NJ. Tillman, ]. r. Busey and others.
Mother Busey is one of our old and re-
spected citizens, and her many friends
join in wishing her many happy re-
turns of the day.
Mrs. r. Richardson gave delightful
sleighing party on Friday evening, the
18th. The party drove to Moline to
the beautiful residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. NJ Busey, where tempting repast
awaited them. Games and music were
indulged in until the wee sma hours
Then the homeward drive was enjoyed
On Monday evening. Feb. Is. a neatly
planned surprise was that arranged by
Mrs. j. M. Busey, of Moline, on Mrs.
NJ |. Gordon, of Newton. Thirty
couple of jolly good people came from
Moline in band wagon and proceeded
to the home of Mrs. r. Richardson,
where they received cordial welcome.
The festivities consisted of speech max
ing, games and music. A bountiful re-
past was served. Recitations by the
following misses: T. Morris, G. Richie,
c. Phenix, H. Richardson and Master
Harry Richardson. Remarks by Mrs.
M. l. Gordon. Responded by Mrs. C.
H. Marshal The evening was well ad-
vanced when the happy participants
departed for their homes.
Mrs. G. NJ. Tillman was given a sur
prise on last Tuesday evening, the 10Th
inst, in commemoration of her twenty
fifth birthday. About forty couple
were present. Lunch was served by
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

his pathway was far from being entire
ly free from thorns.
just about this time he became ac-
quainted with John Brown, whose
name has now passed into history as
that of one OF the most marked charac-
ters and greatest heroes known to
American fame. From that time until
the time of Browns death these two
great emancipators worked together in
harmony toward attaining their object
Was Both Author and Orator.
Physically, mentally and morally Mr.
Douglass was grand specimen of man
hood and any race might be proud to
withstanding his unpopular complex
ion he was decidedly good looking and
was one who would attract attention
under any circumstances in any crowd.
AS an orator and thinker he ranked
among the best in the land: though
born slave and excluded from the ad-
vantages of education he had command
of the English language that was mary
elous in it's perfection. Few persons
can write and speak equally well and
speaking. Mr.. Douglass was one of the
fail utterly when they attempt to make
speeches and ohers are orators who
lose all their power when they put pen
to paper. In Mr.. Douglass was founda
pleasing combination of the author and
the orator. He entered the arena of re-
form with Garrison and Phillips and
Rogers and Gerrit Smith, and in debate
he was the peer of the strongest men
that dared to measure lances with him,
Sneered at, Kissed, mobbed, stoned, as
saulted, he stemmed the tide and came
off conquerer. When it was dangerous
for white men even to speak the truth
on the question of slavery he did not
equivocate or palhate an evil with soft
words. He lifted his voice like trum-
pet and told the people their transgres-
sions. He lived to see the fruition of
his hopes, to see the slaves of his color
freed from their chains and vindIcate
their manhood, their courage. and their
patriotism in the field.
During the war he was one of the SAT
est counselors of the martyr President,
Abraham Lincoln. Of all his counsel
ors none probably was more welcome
than Douglass. Through the latter's
effort New York was the first to put
colored soldiers in the field, and the first
colored man to enlist in the Fifty-fourth
and Fifty-ffth colored regiments were
Mr.. Douglass two sons, Charles and
William.
After the close of the war the great
question before the public was, What
shall be done with the freedman? And
to the solution of this question Mr..
Douglass devoted himself most assidu-
ously, knowing that every advantage
would be taken of their defenseless-
because ignorant-condition by the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

scheming politicians. His efforts were
devoted in the main to bringing order
out of chaos that existed in the states
in late rebellion, which were overrun
with men and women but just now get
ting their first taste of freedom. He
sought to impress upon those in power
the necessity for preparing the manu-
mitted slaves to enjoy the blessings OF
citizenship by intoxicating the spirit OF
industrial independence.
His Removal to Washington.
The adoption of the fourteenth and
fifteenth amendments and their incor-
poration into the constitution opened a
tempting field to his ambition and he
was earnestly urged to take up his resi-
dence in some of the many districts in
the South where the colored vote pre-
dominated and would secure thereby
his election to congress, but he pre-
ferred to remain at his home in Roches-
ter. He was not permitted, however,
to remain long in his retirement. A
large weekly newspaper devoted to the
defense and education of the newly
emancipated colored race was estab-
lished in the city of Washington, and
he was made its editor. This necessi-
UdUeu his removal 10 NdSllluS uOu dul
taking up his residence there The
venture was a financial failure, how
ever, and after precarious existence
of some two or three years the paper
ceased publication.
Shortly after the collapse of this
bubble he became connected with the
Freedmens Bank, first as depositor
and later as it's president, the scheming
managers of the institution hoping
through the prestige of his name to
bolster up it's falling fortunes. The
transition of Frederick the slave to
Frederick the bank president was a
startling one, but it did not so dazzle
him that he could not see through the
rotten fnancierlng of the men who
We're making dupes of the colored men.
Immediately on taking the chair he
aegan an investigation of the banks
affairs and soon discovered that it was
in a hopelessly insolvent condition.
He Immediately communicated his
discovery to Senator John Sherman,
of the finance committee, and in short
time the bank was closed.
In 1871 he was appointed by General
Grant special commissioner to San
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
OUR FRIENDS WRITE LETTERS
osKALoosA NOTES.

Special Correspondence TO Io,ca State Bystander.
Rev. S. B. Jones is on the sick list.
Last Sunday the A. M. E. Sunday
school elected Miss Lizzie Tate as del
egate to the Sunday School Convention
at Davenport. and Mrs. G. Fl. Jones
alternate.
Mrs. Susie Hill entertained at tea
Friday Rev Thurman, Rev. Jones and
wife. Rev. Lewis and wife and Mrs
Katy Brown.
Mrs. Elvira Jones has adopted the
granddaughter of Mrs. Rainy Wilson.
Mrs M. Bush entertained at 5 o'clock
dinner Tuesday, Rev. Thurman and
Rev Jones and wife.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle met Sat-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
oTTuMWA NEWS.

Special Correspondence to Iowa State Byst1nder
Geo. E. Taylor, of Oskaloosa, was in
the city last Monday shaking hands
with many of his friends.
Miss Hattie Aligan went to Oskaloosa
on lost Thursday morning and returned
in the evening. She will make this
her future home.
The L B. w. Society met last week
with Mrs. M. Owens. They meet with
Mrs. Scott this week.
The home of MIR. and Mrs James
Hamilton was the scene of a delightful
party on last Friday evening, given in
honor Of Miss Ollie Smith, this being
her 18th birthday. Miss Smith is a
charming young lady, formerly of
Michigan but now of Ottumwa. By
her gentle manners she has won the
esteem Of many friends There were
about Is persons in attendance.
Mrs. M. e. Tains, of Mystic, is visit
ing in the city, the guest of Mrs. 2. r.
Taylor.
Mrs Huldah Marcus left Wednesday
evening for Moberly, Mo-, where shes
will visit friends and relatives.
Mrs James Hamilton is visiting in
Des Moines, the guest Of her daughter,
Mrs. Francis Clay.
The mock congress will convene or
the first of March, at which time all
members of the organization are
requested to be present, as this is the
beginning of the session. BY order of
president, w. S. Page.
We wish to correct a mistake which
appeared in our notes last week. 1t
was A. Mealy who was appointed
secretary of agriculture
The home of Mrs. Jennie Hamilton
was visited on last Wednesday morn
ing. about / o'clock. by the angel of
death, who claimed for his own one of
the brightest jewels of the family, little
Ruby, after about six weeks illness.
She was a bright and loving child and
a patient sufferer, and perfectly recon-
ciled to her fate. Among the last words
that she said vas that Jesus will save
me, and a few hours later her little
spirit took its fight to the spirit world.
This lovely bud, so young so fair,
Called hence by early doom,
Just came to show how sweet q flower
In Paradise would bloom.
Funeral service was held at the a. M.
E. Church. conducted by the pastor,
Rev. p. P. Taylor.
Rev. f. Lomack has begun to do
active duty for his church. He preached
both morning and evening last Sunday
and his sermons were both logical and
pointed. Quite an interest was mani
Tested. The Sabbath school was quite
interesting last Sunday and the lesson
very instructive. Rev. l.. j. Jackson
went to Mystic to fill the pulpit of Rev. y
N. n. Farris. Rev. +. Lomack has been
called to the Christian church, Quincy,
H., to hold 4 protracted meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
PEKAY ITEMS.

Special Correspondence to Ioaca State Bystande,.
The Oak Grove Baptist church at PEI
kay is carrying on revival. Nine candi-
dates for baptism.
The weather is fine; three days work
last week.
Mrs Zacls Davis is very i'll.
Miss Susie Burke is around again
after long illness.
Brother S. S. Miller preached soul
stirring sermon for us yesterday.
There were quite a number of visitors
from Muchakinock
Mrs FL. f. Sawfoot was in the village
this morning gathering up items for
THE RYsTANDER.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS.
ALBIA-U. S. JONES.
BOONE-FRED ANTHONY.


BURLINGTON - VIM. SHACKEI.-
FORD.
DAVENPORT MRS. f. RICHARD
SON.
GALESBURG, ILL.-MISS MAY F.
RUFF.
KEOSAUQUA-MR. DETWILER
KEOKUK-MRS G. c. BANNISTER.
NEWTON-MISS JESSIE MOORE.
OTTUMWA-W. S. PAGE.
OSKALOOSA MISS LUCY BUCK.
NER.
MUCHAKINOCK-J. B. CHAPMAN.
SIOUX CIrY-MISS JOSEPHINE
PROTEAU.
MT. PLEASANT - MISS MAUDE
DORTCH.
PEKAY-MRS. A. SAWFOOT.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

The American candidates for
the chaplaincy in congress are becom-
ing very numerous and is resulting in
mad scramble for the position. I'm
less the candi idates and people meet
and settle upon who shall be the Afro
American candidate for the place it is
safe TO predict that none of them will
be successful. BY all means select a
man of tact, Judgment, intelligence
and honesty. A selection could be
made that would be positively detri-
mental to the Afro-Americans Edu-
cation should not be overlooked in the
selection. Let one good and competent
man be selected and presented for the
place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
srANRERRY SAYINGS.

Special to Iona State Bysta,sder. Last meek.
SIRs: During my short visit in your
city some time since CHANGED to form
acquaintance with your special agent,
Rev. Mr.. McCravens, who assisted IN
making my visit a very pleasant one,
and he has also sent me some copies of
THE BYsTANDER, which found a hearty
welcome and was carefully read, be-
cause it tells of the progress of our peo-
pie. 1t should receive the hearty sup
port OF our race to help make it one of
the leading papers of the state. Weare
but few here, but all busy at work and
doing very well. Mrs. j. H. Patterson
has been suffering with rheumatism
but is much better. Mrs. John Hertz
returned last Monday from an extend
ed visit to Palmyra. Mo-, and Kansas
City. j. III. p
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

The Christian Banner is crying for
more foreign missionary work. We
would advise the Banner to look over
this country and study its needs in the
way Of civilization and missionary
work. He that provideth not for his
own household is worse than an inf
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

Mesdames Il. Heart and A. Richardson
Remarks by Mr.. f. Corbin and Mrs. M
j. Gordon and Mr.. j. Hall, of Rock ISL
and Mrs. I received many beautiful
and useful presents. Miss Gertie Lewis
recited recitation with much ease and
grace.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

Bishop Turner and very few news
papers are in favor of the Afro-Ameri-
cans taking part IN the Atlanta exposi-
ton at all hazards. If they cannot go
and be treated as men. go and be open
ly insulted; if they cannot go in at the
gate, crawl under the fence. Any way
to be at the exposition. Throw away
all manhood
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

We hope that every city and town
will hold memorial services in honor of
the late Frederick Douglass. In doing
so we not only him but honor ourselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

The legislature or North Carolina
adjourned out of respect to the late
Frederick Douglass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

Albert McDonnell of Ottumwa, is in
the city and contemplates remaining
here permanently.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
building Trades May Be rled Tn

New York. Feb. 22--It is stated that
the board of walking delegates will
probably declare a general strike In the
building trades in this city and Brook
lyn, in sympathy with the electrical
workers. If this plan is carried out it
will stop the construction OF thirty-sevss
en- large buildings and throw out &
work several thousand men. At r
ent the sympathetic strike has takeses
75o men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
Trains BIocked by a Big storm.

Detroit, Mich. Feb. 22.-Specials from
all parts of the state report furious
snowstorms. accompanied by a fierce
gale The steamer Wisconsin is fast in
the ice off Lake City and drifting north
with the foe. All trains on the Chicago
and West Michigan have been aban-
doned, as have also trains on the Big
Four north of Elkhart. Ind.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22

urday afternoon with the secretary,
Mrs. A. G. Clark. 1t was pleasant
meeting. They adjourned to meet
next week with Mrs. H. j. Hockedy.
The revival meetings at the a. M. E..
Church continue this week with increas-
ing interest. Four converts have
united with the church. Rev. Thurman
will remain this week.
Miss Cora Thomas, of Muchakinock,
war in the city Monday.
Mrs Martha Jones entertained at her
pleasant home on Sixth street, a num-
Der of friends Wednesday evening.
Refreshments We're served and enjoyed
by all. Those present report an
excellent time.
Rev L. p. Johnson, of Muchakinock,
attended the A. M. E. revival Monday
night.
Mrs. Givens, of Evans. was an over
Sunday visitor, the guest of Mrs.
Barquet.
Everybody should read The Iowa
STATE BYsTANDER.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-22
NEWTON NOTES.

Special Correspondence to Ioca State BySta,tder.
The Sewing Circle social of the 18th
was well attended.
The A. M. E. Sabbath school have
two banners which are to be given to
the classes of the best behavior and
largest collection.
Mesdames j. Hale and NJ. Weldon
are on the sick list.
Miss Geneva Green has returned from
her visit in Oskaloosa.
Mrs. Geo. e. Taylor, of Oskaloosa,
was the guest of Miss Virgie Whitsett
ouer Sunday.
Mr. aud Mrs. Hale entertained at din
ner Tuesday Rev. M. L. Gordon, L.
Mayes, Mr.. and Mrs. Hays and daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. Bell.
A party of gentlemen and ladies Sat
urday evening surprised Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. E. Taylor at the home of NJ. j.
Whitsett's. Excellent refreshments
were served Stump speeches, select
reading and music made up the pro-
gramme of the evening Alta late hour
all retired, feeling that it was good to
have been there.
Mr.. j. Green was taken in the shop
Saturday with severe attack of rheu-
matism.
Miss yirgie Whitsett's latest poems
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-11
TOLD OF WOMEN.

MARY, Queen of Scots, had red hair
and cross eye, and, in spite of the en-
comiums of her contemporaries, is be-
lieved not to have been handsome
woman.
DURING the past year Lady Henry
Somerset attended 115 meetings and 27
conferences, travelled over 5000 miles
and spoke in 20 counties to about
100000 people.
TIE princess of Wales is q fine skater,
and before her marriage was one of the
best in Denmark. She has been cutting
figures on the ice in England this Win
ter.
Princess BEATRICE, the youngest
daughter of Queen Victoria, is her
mothers favoritc child. She has been
the queens constant companion for
many years, and exercises great infiu-
ence over her.
IN<Paris it is said that france is now
governed really by the presidents
daughter, Mile. Lucie Faure, who has
been already nicknamcd Mile Lucifer.
She is clever, ambitious and deter
mined, rules her family completely, and
has published Il book.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-11
THE ANNUAL MEETINGS IN MAY.

Notices of the annual meeting, on the
LIST OF May next, Of the stockholders of
the Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany, Roanoke Machine Works, Vir-
ginia Company, Pocahontas Coal Com
pany and Virginia Mineral Railway
Company are published elsewhere in
The TIMES of this morning, and to
which special attention Is called. The
annual meetings in May OF the various
corporations having headquarters in
this city are always occasions of interest
and Importance, as, among the large
number OF persons then gathered here,
are representatives Of the enterprise
and capital OF this country and of
Europe. The meetings next May will
probably be more largely attended than
usual by representative business men
OF the North and South and by capital
lists from England and Holland.
They are we'll aware of the RESOURCES
OF this section. and have shown their
faith in its future by liberal invest
ments of capital in various enterprises,
That with the revival OF business the
prosperity OF the great Southwest will
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-11
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

THE Evangelical association has q
membership of 1898, and 2,31o
churches and halls, worth Si,7S5, ESQ.
BY the new treaty between the
United States and Japan entire re-
ligious freedom and protection is guar
antccd to missionaries, and every part
of the country is opened to Americans
for travel or for business.
THE Bible Society Record states that
the joint circulation of the American
and tho British and foreign Bible so
cietics has passed the round number of
2oo,oOo,OOo copies, and their receipts
have aggregated Ss4,0OO,OOO
THE property of the Brooklyn tab
ernacle on Clinton avenue has been
under foreclosure proceedings. The
ground, with the ruins of the tab
ernacle on it, brought S73, 1000, which is
Sl7,00 less than it cost.
TIE Christian Endcavor societies of
Australia number 1920, with q mem
bcrship of 30,5O3, distributed as fol-
lows: New South Wales, 237 societies,
G,oi3 members; Queensland, 80 socie-
ties, 1850 members; Victoria, 400 so
cieties, $1,000 members; South Aus
tralia, 27O societies, 1000 members, and
Tasmania, II societies, with $50 mem
berS,
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-11

The internal revenue officials at
Washington are busy trying to unrsvel
some Of the intricacies involved in the
decision rendered on the income tax.
AS q result the following conclusions
have been arrived at: The words
Income" and rent" as used In para
graph seven OF the courts conclusions,
will be held to be synonymous,a and there
fore the exemptions on account OF rent
will be accepted only when it is the
actual return received by landlord for
the use OF his property. Insurance
taxes and ordinary repairs on rented
property probably will be permi tilted to
be deducted from incomes before maxi
ing returns. Aside from the exemption
OF interest on State and municipal
bonds, these are believed to be all or
nearly all OF the changes affected by the
supreme court decision.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1895-04-11
North Carolina PnIItina

RALRIGH, N. c.. April 1O-The Demo
cratic State executive committee had a
long session here last night and de-
cided to make an aggressive campaign,
and to begin it next year much earlier
thon heretofore. Reports made were
very encouraging az to recent gains,
though the difficulty of defeating
political enemies was readily acknowl-.
edged. Many leading Republicans had
a conference at Greensboro, at which
Senator Pritchard was the leading
spirit The sentiment is for q straight
electoral ticket, and no division of it
with the Popullsts, though willingness
is expressed TO divide the State ticket
with the Iatter