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The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

The Manchester (N. H.) Union says: The survivors of the crew of the old United States ship Kearsarge are to celebrate the thirty-f1rst anniversary of Hhe sinking of the Alabama by re- union at Marblehead on June 19. The citizens of that place are taking quite an interest in giving the veterans a warm welcome. One of the veterans, James Magee, now resides there, and 1t is hoped that all who can will be present on the occasion. So far as known, there has been but one death, that of Sergeant Brown, since the last reunion. The call says that this will be distinctly the survivors of the old crew who trod her decks on that me- morable day, the 18th of June, 1864, off Eherboprg, France.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

The keeper of a small lunch stand in New York has just retired from business with fortune of $S0O,OOO as a result of twenty six years of cheap catering. A Boston restaurateur did even better than that and when asked how he managed to accumulate so much money in such an occupation, his reply was that while his rivals always cut their pies into four pieces. he invariably cut his into five.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

Paris has S6,15O horses, of which 15,oS4 belong to the Omnibus company and Ill., H17 to the cab companies. From 16,0OO ito 17OOO horses year are slaughtered for food.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

The Nicarauguans will have a chance Ito get familiar at Corinto with the sight of British red coats, if they wait much longer before they fork over the amount of that little bill.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

It is lucky for Japan that her position ks isolated. It Is in this respect much more secure from an attack by Russia than is her venerable and multitudinous neighbor, China. And China sees the approaching completion of Russia's great transcontinental railway with anxious forebodings.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

By and by the row over the Chino 1apanese treaty will cease and then the European rulers will quiet down a peg and sleep more comfortably.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30
Notice.

wecannot accept anonymous or return re- Sected communications. In all cases the name of the writer will be required, not for publica- ton. but as a guarante good faith.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

The dust evil in New Haven is again allayed by another welcome rain fall.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

The bulls continue to hold the fort in Wall street, but there is still enough un- certainty as to the coal stocks to make the situation interesting. The mana gers of the coal roads seem to have a woeful time in coming to an agreement.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

loved me. Miss Budd-Doesn't he say so? Miss Bullion-Yes; but he always asks permission to kiss me!-Brooklyn Life
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

What drove Banker to the wall so suddenly? thought he was as solid as rock" "He was until they changed books at the school which his children attend. Truth.
 Judge-And you are accused of throw ing mug of beer at the plaintiff De- fendant--Anybody who knows me will tell you that that is inconceivable. ."-- Fliegende Blatter.
 Wife to unhappy husband)-I wouldn't worry, John; 1t doesn't do any good to borrow trouble. Husband-Bor- row trouble? Great Caesar, my dear, I ain't borrowing trouble; I've got 1t to lend Colorado Sun
The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-04-30

The memory of the Father of his country is being more honored by meet ings and special exercises in all parts of the country at the present time than i'm many a year before. A pleas ant evidence of this wave of patriotic sentiment was a celebration of the 106th anniversary of Wiashington's in- auguration as the first president of the United States, which was held last Sunday night in the old St. Johns Chapel, Varick street, New York, under the auspices of the Washington Conti- mental Guards. The organization, in the old Continental blue and buff uni norm, was present, and occupied the front row of pews in the church. Jud- son Fitzpatrick Post, No. 143, G. A. R., was also present. The pastor of the church, Rev. Dr. Brown, made an ad- dress.
 Some interesting figures of the sales of popular books are given in the London Telegraph. Of Hall Gaines ''The Manxman' 50, 900 copies have been sold so far in England; of Stanley J. iWeyman's Gentleman of France" 49,- 900; of s. R, Crocbett's 'The Raiders SO,OOO, and of 'gThe Stiekit Minister 10000, lam Maclaren's Beside the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
KEoKUK HAPPENINGS.

SpeciM Correspondence to Io,oa State Bysta'seler.
Messrs. James and Henry Vaughn, OF
Spokane, Washington. We're in the city
last week. the guests of their mother,
Mrs. M. Vaughn.
Arthur, the s-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Glass, died Friday evening
of inflammation of the bowels.
Mrs. Mary Reynolds pleasantly
entertained Messrs. James and Henry
Vaughn at 6 o'clock tea Wednesday
afternoon.
The knights and Daughters OF Tabor
gave an entertainment at their hall
Monday evening.
Mrs. M. Bland pleasantly entertained
few of her friends Tuesday evening
in honor of her brothers, James and
Henry Vaughn, of Spokane, Wash.
Mrs. A. c, Bettis spent last week at
Bluff Park.
d. w. Anderson is still confined to
his bed.
Miss Sadie Benthan is spending a
couple of weeks at the teachers normal
institute in session a. Paris, Mo.
The mem bers of st. Mary the Virgin
gave lawn social at the home of MIR.
and Mrs. A. j. Fields, which was quite
success
There are several society events to
come off in the near future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
A Heart Party.

The old-time donkey party recently
suggested a new form of evening en-
tertainment, namely, a heart party"
writes Minnie Morss. A large heart
made of red flannel cloth was pinned
upon sheet hung from adoor In the
center Of the heart was sewed small
circle of white. Arrows OF white cloth
with pins placed therein were given to
the guests. each arrow bearing
number, the number corresponding to a
list, whereon the names and numbers
OF the guests were placed. The point
of the game, OF course, was to see which
person, when blindfolded, would pin
the arrow nearest to the central spot
of white. Four prizes were offered
one each for the lady and gentleman
coming the nearest to the center, and
one each to those coming the farthest
from the bulls eye. The prizes consist
ed Of heart-shaped pincushion, q
heart shaped photograph frame, silver
heart-shaped pin and a heart-shaped
box Of bonbons. The BOBBY prizes we're
a Brownie holding a tiny heart, with an
arrow inscribed, TRY, try again,. /. and
a pincushion made Of red satin, shaped
like beet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16

in his report he advocates the abolish
ment of his Office as Of no earthly adj
vantage to the people. This is said to
be the first instance on record OF the
kind. but most of the gentleman's
critics seem to forget that it is also
about the only case in which an actual
workingman, and not a professional
politician, has been appointed to fill a
place in which the interests of the
wage earners are to be looked after.
Had Sovereign proposed such thing
during his incum bency we would have
been filed with amazement, but that a
practical man like O'Bleness, who has
scruples against taking the money OF
the tax payers without giving and re-
turn, should do SO causes us no surprise.
The establishment of this office was a
surrender to gang of demagogues
who wanted an additional place for a
tax eater The Office costs the state in
the neighborhood of four thousand
dollars annually and does not return a
dollar in value.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
OUR FRIENDS WRITE letters
oTTUMwA NEWS.

ISpeciM Correspondence to Iowa State Bystander.
Mrs. w. Jones, of Oskaloosa, was a
visitor in the city last Sunday, the
guest of Mrs. p. p. Taylor.
Mrs. M. Shropshire, who is visiting at
the home of Mrs. Mary johnson, is
reported on the sick list this week.
Mrs Betty Fields entertained Miss
Nellie Ford at tea last Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Georgia Capart, of Des Moines,
is visiting in the city, the guest of Mrs.
w. Il. Watts.
Mrs Mason and Miss Lilly Elliott
attended the celebrat ton at Abba
Monday.
Messrs. L. j. Shelton and jeff
Thomas were excursionists to Burling-
ton last Sunday.
Mrs. Anna Dodd was reported on the
sick list the first of the week.
The infant child Of Mrs. Freeman
died at her home astSaturday evening.
The funeral took place from the family
residence and was conducted by Rev.
P. P. Taylor.
Rev. Samuel johnson, of Des Moines,
was in the city last Monday.
Louis Graves and family went to
Muchakinock last Tuesday to attend
the funeral of their sister-in-)aw.
Rev. C. r. Brookins, of Muchakinock,
was in the city this week on his way to
Burlington. He preached at the
Second Baptist Church Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Lynch, of Keoknk, is a guest at
the home of Mrs. James Gilbert this
week
Rev. F. johnson. of Mt. Pleasant
occupied the pulpit at the Second
Baptist Church last Sunday.
Owing to the inclement weather
Monday evening, the '.Sunfower"
entertainment was not well attended.
1t will probably be repeated
The watermelon feast at the Second
Baptist Church Tuesday evening was
fairly attended and all present seem to
have had d very good time.
There is soon to be given at the
Christian tabernacle a musical concert
which all music-loving people should
attend. 1t will be under the manage
ment of j. E. Woods Particulars will
be made known later on.
Rev. P. p. Taylor and wife and Mrs.
E. Horn spent a very pleasant day out
at Mr.. and Mrs. John Henderson S
Tuesday, They report an excellent
time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
BURLINGTON BUDGET.

Special Correspondence to lowa State Bystdnder.
The weather here is quite warm and
rain is much needed
Mr.. King. "a well known citizen OF
this city departed for Springfield
Saturday to stop there ten days or
more
Harvey Farley and Earl Smith left
for Galesburg last Thursday evening
and returned Saturday.
The hearts of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
johnson and son were gladened by the
arrival of relative of Ottumwa last
Thursday. MIR. Chas. Harris.
Mrs. John Ivy returned from Keiths-
burg, Ills, last Wednesday where she
has been visiting relatives. She was
accompanied by her sister-in-law, Miss
Mary McDamond.
Rev. Brown left for Coppack last
Thursday to start camp meeting
there. He was accompanied by few
friends and members of his church.
Mr.. Peter johnson, the champion
lawn cutter and trimmer, met with
quite a painful accident last week
while sharpening the cycle. 1t slipped
and cut large cash in his hand.
Prospect Hill people are all complain
ing of their yards because he cannot
attend them. Mr. Johnsons hand is
some better at this writing.
The A. NJ E. church gave lawn
social at the residence of Ii. Cooper last
Thursday
There was party at Mrs. John lvy's
Monday night in honor of Miss Mary
McDamond, who will leave the city
Wednesday. Quite nice time was had
by all present. Mrs. Ivy is one OF the
best entertainers.
Rev. Smith occupied the pulpit at
Mt. Olive Baptist church Sunday and
delivered two soul stirring sermons.
The Hyacinthian club have lawn
social at Mrs. Brooks Tuesday the 13.
Miss Estella Wilson is delegate to the
convention of the Household of Ruth
which convenes in Chicago. Miss
Wilson is fast coming to the front as a
talanted singer and is a young lady
Burlington should be proud Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
REVENGE Is JUST,

All praise to the people of Illinois for
having race pride and manhood enough
to arise and prepare themselves to de-
fend the Negro miners at Spring Valley
during the recent riot. Time, with ex-
perience has taught us that so long as
we tamelv submit to such treatment
such will be continually heaped upon
us When we look at these facts is it
not time to call halt? Suppose all
Afro-American men would unite, form
leagues, hold mass meetings and SUCH
like being of one accord, what would be
the result? To my mind this sea ttering
of families and shedding of Negro blood
would be stopped. Let the Afro
American show to the officials of this
government that they are deeply in
terested in all of our race, demanding
that they receive lawful attention as
American citizens In keeping the
door of the lips we keep the door of the
mind. Therefore they did well to cry
out. Such feelings of obligation CON
uected with right views of duty are
worthy of imitation. Is not the Afro
American factor in this republic? It
is enough to know that paupers from
foreign countries are admitted in the
I nIUctl 9UttUG dlSO UlletU vi luclH
are obtaining positions of trust, where
colored men of culture and honor are
barred When they assert that they in
tend to drive the Negroes out of this
country, giving proof of their will by
violence and mob, such is beyond
human endurance. The prevailing idea
that the Negro dare not retaliate evils
forced upon him, belong to the dark
past ages We are living in a day of
Improvement, although now passing a
critical period. But all things have an
end, and as day follows night. there
will come triumph and justice. In
things hoped for in the last four years
we have doubled in population. With
this increase of number has come in
crease of better under
standing of rights and wrongs with
moral power wealth and force;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16

Coleman, were Satui day visitors at
Mr., Sawfoct. ~ - So
Mother May, seventy-one years OFF
age, has just finished a crazy quilt
of about eight hundred pieces.
The wedding bells still continue to
ring. Mrs. William Taylor gave her
daughters hand in marriage Monday
night
The mines run only one day last
week but Lewis Coleman is putting in
time on the farm. Let us remember
that there is more ways to live besides
digging coal If some men would put
in more time doing and not worry
people so much telling them what they
have had and done, they would get
along just as well. Anyway their
wives and children would have just as
much.
This winter Mr.. Coleman, If he has
good luck will have seventeen hogs to
kill
H. F. ,Sawfoot sent to New York and
got one potato called New Fortune
and raised enough for seed next year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
THE STATE FAIR.

All indications point to this years
Fair being a hummer. Everybody owes
it to himself and to his state to help
make it great success by giving it his
support 1t is state institution inapg-
uarated especially in the interest OF the
farmer. The farmer cannot afford to
let this enterprise langnish.
None but the brave deserve the
fair" 1t took brave men 20 start the
fair this year. but Des Moines mer-
charts were equal to the emergency
and bought $4,000 worth of tickets in
advance. This. together with $4,000
raised by patriotic directors on the
board, made it possible to hold rous-
ing fair this year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
BENNETT & co.
FINE CHINA
==and=-
GLASSWARE.
EVERYTHING WANTED
FOR THE KITCHEN.
Jos WALNUT STREET.
YOUNG MEN IN THE SENATE.


Western Push and Brightness Reflected
in It's Choice Of Men for Senators.
At the time Zach Chandler was first
a member of the Senate he was one Of
the youngest members of that body.
Besides having youthful appearance
all the other men seemed quite old to
him. On the day Of the first term OF
Senator Mitchell. of Oregon, Chandler
and he sat in the barber ship and chat
ted about events of the session, and
finally Chandler began talking about
his earlier career.
When went to Detroit" he said,
there were not more than fifty houses
in the place. Now it has become one
OF the leading cities in the West. Michi-
gan was territory and we had some
pretty hard times there, but / stuck to
it, and have been rather successful.
Why" he added. rather proudly, i was
elected to the senate when was A
years old"
That's nothing answered Senate,
Mitchell laconically.
Nothing" exclaimed Chandler.
We'll, / consider it great deal to have
been elected to the United States sem
ate at Az
We'll" replied Mitchell, quietly, II
have served six years in the senate and
am not A yet
Il give it up responded Chandler.
you have the best of me. The further
West we go the more push we have"
Senator Mitchell is still young
looking man, yet there is only one man
In the senate who was a senator when
he was first sworn in who has served
continuously. That is Senator Morrill,
of Vermont. Sherman OF Ohio, and
Stewart six years while another man
the senate at the time Senator Mitchell
was elected, but both have been out.
Senator Sherman as secretary of the
treasury for four years and Senator
Stewart six years while another man
represented Nevada. Senator Mitchell's
first term began In 1873. After serving
six years he was defeated, a Democratic
legislature having been chosen. Six
years later he was again elected and
has since been reelected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
THE BEE INDUSTRY.
Minnesota Farmer Who Has No Great
Respect for Honey s3atherers.

& = y . ? & ~ II
Respect for Honey Gatherers.
Bees, said Farmer William Russell
to reporter for the Minneapolis Trib-
une, are just like human beings. When
they are busy they are virtuous and
peaceable; but when In idleness they
become vicious, given to foolish actions
that dissipate the strength of the coll
onies and make the work OF the bee
keeper twice as arduous. Last year the
season ran so that the bees were busy
all the time. The blossoms came In ro-
tation and the bees always had some
thing to do. They made honey very
fast and the business was prosperous.
This season there has been less
honey to gather and the bees, with
nothing to busy themselves upon. have
devoted their time to frolic and idle
ness. The old rhyme,
How doth the busy bee
Improve each shining hour
is all nonsense. The bees are mar
vels Of thrift and industry when they
have work to do, but they can be cutie
as foolish as men.
The talk of the idle drone" is an
other foolishness that has crept into
the language through ignorance. The
drone is the male bee. He has no busi-
ness to gather honey; his function is
altogether different and quite as inn
portant as that OF the worker He is
the father of the hive, and when his
work has been performed he is killed
off as useless.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
SIOUX CITY NEWS.


Special Correspondence to Iossa State Bystander
Rev. P. r. Matthews will preach his
farewell sermon Sunday next as con
ference convenes the % inst. Let all
attend and hear him.
Miss Matte Baker, of South Dakota
is visiting her uncle, Mr.. Thomas
Sturgis.
C. +. Williams had his horse stoler
from his barn Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. John Shores pleasantly
entertained in way of a select dance 9
number of their friends at their
residence the 7th inst.
Mr.. Cal Harris has gone on a toul
through Colorado and Missouri. He
will visit Denver, Kansas City anc
o her points.
Alas, for the gold watch to be giver
away as prize. Who will receive it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
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THE LIBEL SUIT.

Information was fled before Judge
Phillips some time ago charging the
editors of THE Iowa STATE BYsTANDER
with felonious, malicious and SANDER
Gus libel on one Mrs. John a. Logan.
The article was published several
weeks ago. The case came on for
hearing on the 18th inst. Judge
Bishop, who represented the defend
ants, entered demurrer to petition
filed. After arguments covering about
two hours. the court rendered its
decision in clear and efulmanner.
Showing the laws governing parties or
persons in public and private life are
widely different, and anyone who
voluntarily goes into public speaking,
ETC., is subject to favorable and
unfavorable comment, and that news
papers have right to criticise severely
within certain well defined limits. The
demurrer was sustained and the article
held not to be libelous, etc.
THE BYsTANDER will continue on the
even tenor of it's way. No honest
person need have the least fear OF the
columns of this paper. 1t has been
true in the past and will be true in the
future. The Negro race must improve
it's own members. 1t must drive
ignorance and dishonesty and immoral
ity to the rear. They are mill stones
about the necks of the Negroes OF Iowa.
We have called attention to immortality
in the pulpit. We expect to call atten-
tion to the men and women who sit on
the dead limbs of ignorance and
superstition and attempt to teach
,,aorla tho riuht
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
PEKAY ITEMS.

Special Correspondent to Iowa State Bystander.
Quite number of our people were
in Abba Monday to celebrate and re-
port a good time.
Mrs. Anna Jefferson is on the sicl,
list.
Mr.. Turner's baby eight months old
died Wednesday. Mrs. Turner was
here from Oskaloosa to the funeral.
Mr.. John Burks is happy over the ar
rival of a bouncing boy. Mother and
ba be are both doing well.
Mr. and Mrs Prichard have moved
to Fishville.
Mrs. Florence Garnett, Mrs Lila
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
Mt. PLEASANT ITEMS.

Special Correspondence to Iowa State Bysta,sder
Mr.. Baity was visitor in Fort
Madison last week.
Died The infant son of Mrs. Susan
Grandson, after lingering illness.
The funeral was conducted by Revs
Lewis and Cole.
Miss Fiddler has returned from her
visit in KeolSuk.
The repairs on Mrs. jeff Tally's house
have been completed and she is now a,
her home on Madison street.
The members of the tabernacle held
picnic at Saunders grove Monday
An interesting program had been
pre- epared for the occasion, closing with
social in the evening at the home OF
Mrs H. Postons.
Mrs. Hendricks, of Keokuk, is visiting
the family of N. Adams.
The many friends and members OF
the A. M. E. Church gave very pleas.
ant surprise and donation party on
Rev. Lewis and wife. Those present
report d very pleasant time.
Lewis Washington and family, OF
Des Moines spent Sunday in the city
visiting his father and shaking hands
with, his many friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
ONLY AFRO AMERICAN REPUBLICAN PAPER N IOWA.
CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS.

CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS.
ALBIA-U. S. JONES.
BOONE--FRED ANTHONY.
BURLINGTON - WM. SHACKEI.-
FORD.
CEDAR RAPIDS - MRS. G. II.
Z WADE.
CLINTON-JAMEs WILLIAM
COOPER.
DAvENPORT-MR R. RICHARD
SON.
FORT DODGE-LUCY KENNETH.
GALESBURG, ILL.-MISS MAY r..
RUFF.
KEOSAUQUA-MR. DETWILER.
KEOKUK-MRS G. c. BANNISTER.
NEWTON-M JESSIE MOORE.
OTTUMWA-W. S. PAGE.
OSKALOOSA MISS LUCY BUCK
NER.
MT. PLEASANT-D. SMITH.
MUCHAKINOCK-J p. SHEFFEY.
PEKAY-MRS A. SAWFOOT.
Y sDSIOUN CITY--MRS. HATTIE =
ROBERTS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-08-16
NEWTON NOTES.

Special Correspondence to Ioaca State Bysta,der
Mr.. Garyen and daughter, of Indian
apolis, arriued in the city Saturday tc
visit with his brother. j. Whitsett.
Misses Eva and Gertrude Craig Were
called home by telegram.
The church was well filed Sunday
The collection was excellent Rev
Brook of the M. E. Church otficiated
Two other ministers of the city were
present, this being the grand rally OF
A. M. E. Church.
Little Harry Cunningham makes
quite pretty picture. He drives a
goat hitched to little express wagon.