davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
BURLINGTON BUDGET.

Special Correspondent. 70 Io,ca State Bgstane,'.
Mrs. 81. Cooper, of Chicago, is visit
ing rel tives in the city.
The remains of Mr.. Robert Early
were carried to Lauvilie, Mo-, for burial,
accompanied by his wife and brother,
Harvey early.
Mr.. Harvey Early is on the sick list.
John Ivy and Harry Bolden have
opened up % barber shop. We wish
them success
The A. NJ. z. church had wntcl,
meeting Monday night and quite a
number were present, to the old year
out and the new year in. After the
services were over, the stcwardcss
served hot coffee and cake.
Miss Lula Plight is visiting friends in
the city.
Ada White and Mrs. Wilson have
been visiting in Keokuk.
Miss Washington and Mrs. Martin
spent the holidays with their mother.
The Hyacinthian Club met with Mr..
ard Mrs. Tiggs last Wednesday even
ing and quite nice time was had.
Addresses, solos and debate were the
pleasures of the evening. Debate, Re
solved: THAT FIRE is more destructive
than water" The affirmative side
won. Tho next meeting will be will,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivy.
w. II. SHACKELPoRp.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
MUCHaKINoCK ITEMS.

Special Correspondence 10 Ioard State ByStdhder.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. A. Coleman who
have been paying visit to their daugh-
ter in Sterling, Ill have returned and
reported a good time.
Miss {. l.. Thomas, principal of our
school, is visiting her mother and
father at Abba.
Rev. w. j. Barnett is i'll the city. 1t
seems more to him like home sweet
home than elsewhere. We welcome
him
Work is very dull. Quite number
of our miners will have to- seek work
elsewhere.
1t should be the duty of every person
to lay something by for rainy days, for
we know notwhat our lot is to be
The Christmas tree at the Union
Valley Baptist church was grand.
There were some splendid recita tions.
among whom we shall give the names
of one or two. Miss Georgia Wright
and Mrs. E. W. Lewis who held the
audience spell bound with their lovely
duet. All of the little ones spoke WELL
and they merit the highest praise.
At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Cranks January 1st, one of the grand
est entertainments OF the season was
given. The chief amusements were
parlor games and miE y. Chap,
man favored the pues NC s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
NEWTON NOTES.

Special Correspondence to Iopa State Bgsta,.der
Rev. NJ. T. Gordon, assisted by Miss
Lottie Green will give a grand concert
about February %.
I The festival given in the church
Thursday evening was in every way
success Another one will be given
Friday evening, January II.
Our young mems quartette, which
we think is second to none in the state,
rendered several choice selections at
the entertainment given by the fremcn
Christmas night. Great credit is also
due their instructor, Miss Lottie Green.
Miss Ella Walden, who has been ill,
is much improved.
Mr.. J. w. Lewis will be in our city
next Sunday, the guest OF Jason Green
and family.
The debt which has for SO long been
burden to the members of the A. NJ.
Z. church, has at last been paid
through the kindness of the several
churches OF Newton.
Mr.. James Dixon, one of the most
highly respected young men of Mucha-
KNOCK, will soon visit our city. We
predict he will be royalty entertained.
Misses Eldora and Lottie Green, who
were the only persons IN our burg that
made calls New Years day, by the rich,
att active yet modest manner in which
they were costumed, caused many COM
plimentary remarks to be made.
Mrs. James Bel entertained her most
intimate friends at dinner New Years
day in honor of her husband, who has
just arrived in the city. Miss Cara
Miller also entertained MISS Mayes,
Mrs. Welton and Mary Janett Hale at
dinner the same day.
We wonder why one of our young
la ll's is so positive that there is no
place like Des Moines for pleasant
visit aud The other is just as positive
that there is no place like Muchaki-
mock, /. \. l..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
SOUTHERN PEOPLE WILL SOLVE IT.
From the Chicago Herald (Dco,. J

The following is an extract from a
special edition Of the above named
paper, showing srecial inducements
and reasons for attending the Cotton
Exposition at Atlanta, Ga. The extract
is only excelled by Those from the pen
of Negro traitors:
The good people OH both sides of the
Atlantic who have undertaken the task
of putting u stop to lynch law in the
south know very little or nothing of
the conditions which have made its
application imperative To understand
it they would have to live in the south
for time, with southern environments
and use the same amount OF industry
they are now expending upon matters
which do not concern themin an honest
and intelligent inquiry into the facts.
They would soon learn that there arc
times " hen even lynch law falls short
of meeting the requirements. Any
man who imagines his wife, daughter,
sister or sweetheart, or the wife,
daughter, sister or sweetheart of his
neigh Dor in the fiendish embrace of a
iecherous and murderous black devil.
can Judge for himself whether or not
he would be prepared to join a lynch
ing party People who shed tears over
the fate of the Armenians at the hands
of Kurds and Bashi Bazouks must
remember that the people of the south
nave to protect themselves against
savages c, ually as cruel and fcrocious,
at times. and that were it not for the
restraining influence of the rope since
the war closed African barbarism would
have subjugated white civilization in
Dixie.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
HONESTY A WARRIORS SHIELD.

Four-fifths of the audience that lis
Frederick Douglass, when he was in
this city short time ago, was COM
posed of white men and women. Men
and women in all walks of life were
glad of the opportunity to pay to hear
man who has devoted long life to
the cause of his race. The fact that an
admission fee was charged did not les
sen the value of the lecture or the
truth of his statements. From here he
went to the city of Atlantic, Iowa,
where there are not ten people of color.
The citizens there sent to Des Moines
for some of our colored singers to come
there and assist them in entertaining
Hon. Frederick Douglass. They did
not treat him as a stranger, but as a
friend They gladly paid mm his
price. The Boston lecture bureau has
made several contracts with him. The
North American Review and other lead
ing magazines and periodicals have
paid him for articles from his pen. He
resigned his position as minister to
Hayti because Secretary OF State Blaine
insulted him and through him every
Afro-American in the United States.
The position was worth about $4,000.
The Hon. Frederick Douglass estab-
lislned paper at Rochester, n Y, in
1876, with this motto: Devoted to the
Rights of All Mankind, Without Dis
tinction of Color, Class or Cline" 1t
was fearless and thoroughlyhonest pa
per and at no time and under no circum-
stances did he forget that he owed u duty
to the race, Of which he was member.
He is as fearless to-day as he was then.
No one believes that Mr.. Douglass is
perfect, but all the world has said,
ssThis is man" His life is interw oven
with the history of the country, and
vet there are men vain enough to at
tempt to detract from his illustrious
career. He has career that has not
been equalled from beginning to end
ing by any American citizen. The col
ored men who are heaping abuse and
vile vituperation on Mr.. Douglass and
Miss Wells should not forget that they
are in similar position to that occu-
pied by Samson and are pulling down
the posts of the temple upon them
selves as well as others.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
SIOUX CITY NEWS.
Special Correspondence to Io,ca State Bystait

Special Correspondence TO I0.cd otdte DyStatuer.
The A.. NJ f. church was well at
tended Monday evening at the Christ
mas tree entertainment of the Sunday
school of the church. Presents were
distributed among the scholars from
quite a large tree. A program OF
recitations, dialogues and songs was
given by the young people and a hoop
drill by eight little boys and girls was
quite pretty,
Christmas seemed to have stirred up
quite q number of our Sioux City
people. / can be safely snid we are
still alive.
Mrs. II. w Adams entertained a few
Of her lady friends at her pleasant little
hair-dressing parlors Christmas day.
Mrs /. f. Ross and Mrs. Mary Wright,
Of Morning Side, entertained Hon. and
Mrs. j. w. Ia lor.
Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Hackley enter
tained Mr.. and Mrs. Mills and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. II. Early held a
family reunion composed of Mr.. and
Mrs A. J. Young, Miss Edith Watkins
and Messrs. Charles and Henry Watkins.
Miss Maude Poindexter is improving
slowly.
Mrs. C. Mills has been on the sick list.
Charlie Carter is home from Norfolk,
Nebraska.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Morgan have gone
to Higginsville, Mo, to visit.
Mrs A. e. Baker and Mrs. Lettie
Hurd have returned to their homes at
Yankton. S d.
A watch meeting was held at the A
M E. church Monday evening. Revival
meetings also start this week.
Jas. Smith and j. G. Coates spent
their Christmas hunting, returning
gameless.
BYsTANDER on sale at Geo. Washing
tons fruit stand, corner of Fourth and
Pierce streets; also by the agent.
We are glad to see Miss Ada Parsons
and Master Ira Roberts out again.
Rev. F. +. Matthews will give a
Philadelphia chicken salad supper in
the near future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
osKALoosA NOTES.

Speci@ Correspondence to iouu State Bysta,tder.
Samuel Hall, of Washington, Iowa,
visited his son, Nose Hall, q few days
this week.
Billy Mitchell, the l1o pound pugi-
list, is matched to fight any man of the
same weight in the state of Iowa.
Billy is quite clever and of late has
showed great science in sport athletic
sport.
Mrs Nose Hall entertained small
number of her friends at tea last
Saturday evening.
Mason Jackson returned to his home
in Taylor county, Missouri, this week,
after holiday visit with friends and
relatives in this city.
Mrs. Daisy Jackson, of Ottumwa,
was in the city Sunday to attend the
cantata.
VIII Chism, of What Cheer; after II
wees's visit with his brother, returned
home Saturday.
Herbert Wright, Walter Miller an
John Lewis attended the grand ball at
Muchak,nock last week. Oh! What a
col drive.
Mrs. Anna Good Mrs. Dora Lucas
and Mrs. Helen Blackwell, Of Grinnell,
came down to see the beautiful Queen
Esther.
Mrs. B. j. Holmes and her N other,
Mrs. Lee, of Des Moines, after very
enjoyab bic visit with Oskaloosa people,
returned home Wednesday.
Misses Anna Brown and Ph ,ebe
Allen enter aimed fourteen of their
most intimate friends ct dinner New
Years day. The honored cues 8 We're
Mrs. B. j. Holmes and her mother.
Mrs. Lee, OF Dts NIoines
The Cantata played in Eddyville,
Iowa, Jan. 9, 1895, to a large house.
Many Oskaloosa people went along to
see the play. A city paper comments
as follows: The unanimous Judgment
OF the large house that greeted the
Cantata of Queen Esther Tue day
evening is, that no better local per-
formance was ever given here-and
that in every part it was musical
treat rejecting the highest credit upon
all who actively partook in its presen-
tation. We can only. at this hour.
tender congratulations for the pleasure
the A. NJ. E. people gave to so many.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

1t is gross outrage that has been
perpetrated upon the colored laborers
of New Orleans by the white steve
dores and ~crewmen. When these law
less whites prevent their colored COM
petitors f,om obtaining employment,
they ought to be given to understand
at once that there is a power superior
to their own, and that the colored
mans right to labor wi be protected
at every hazard. The white foreigners
may, if they please, refuse to work
alongside the colored natives: but they
must never be permitted to interfere
with them, violently or otherwise. The
prejudices of race must never be al
lowed to go so far as to prevent any
one race in this country from earning
a living. The mayor of New Orleans
and the governor of Louisiana are
bound by their constitutional oath to
prevent the ontlawry of the honesta and
Industrious Negroes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

new skins is generally put IN crowns
Jet and sleeves are alike in one re-
spect, since the quantity Of one and
the size Of the other go on increasing.
Still, cut steel is appearing. in great
many of the ornaments intowhich jet
ordinarily enters. Buckles ana
brooches of it are especially hand
some, but Jet is ON hand i'll equally
brilliant forms, and i'll many'othefs IN
which steel does not figure. tocks
plumcs and ostrich feathers are
abundant, the latter being found
waving over and about most
Of the picturesque models. While
many of them tower above
the crowns, straight up or at varying
angles, they are at times arranged to
add but little to the height. This
method of garniturc is very tastefully
illustrated in this picture. Here q
cluster of seven rich plunics spread
from starting point on the hats LETT
side, being held by G knot OF velvet IN.
fashionable cerisc shade. The. hat 1t
self is of black velvet, with shirrcd
crown ornamented by jet square in
the center. and wide wired brim
covered with fancy black felt braid;
Fancy braids of silk and felt inter
woven with chenille cord are one OF
the characteristic features OF current
millinery. Sometimes used for entire
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
IxEOISUK ITEMS,

Special Correspondence to Ioaca State BySttp,ler.
The funeral of Mrs. Martin Bland
was held at the Church of ST. Mary the
Virgin last Wednesday afternoon The
services were conducted by Rev. II. S.
Hartley, whose text was: sFor truly
my trust is in Thee Seth Psalm sth
verse. The floral offerings were very
beautiful.
The Rev. Mr.. Long, of Milwaukee,
was in the city last week in attendance
at the funeral of Mrs. Bland.
We notice in the Kcokuk papers that
mention is made of q remembrance
paid DR.. Hartley by the reverend
prelate of the Old Catholic church at
the celebration of solemn ppntitical
mass by his eminence on Christmas day
Mrs Jonn White, of Burlington, is in
the city, the guest of Mrs Tom Yeiser
Miss Lucy McClelland, of Ft. Madison,
is in the city visiting Miss Katie Hill.
Dave Jones, of Burlington, is in the
city, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Y, User.
Miss Jessie johnson entertained a
large company of her friends at her
residence. 1905 High street, in honor of
Miss Lille Carson, of Wapello, Mrs.
Ada White, of Burlington, MISS Lucy
McClelland, of Ft. Madison, and Miss
G. Robins n. of Canton. Those present
were. Mr.. and Mrs. e.. C. Bannister,
Mr. and Mrs. L. w. Yeiser, Mr.. and
Mrs. f. d. Fields, Mr.. and Mrs W.
Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Hoskins,
Mr.. and Mrs. a. j. Fields, Mr. and
Mrs. Geo. Ashby, Mr.. and Mrs. a.
Triplett, Mrs. Ada White, of Burling-
ton: Misses Lille Carson, of Wapello;
Lucy McClelland, of Fort Madison; G.
Robinson, of Canton; Maggie Fields,
Minnie Fields, Anna Fields, Minnie
Scott, Mamie Wright, Katie Hill,
Ophelia Jackson, Mamie Jackson,
Messrs F. D. Bland Dave Jones, o. H.
Bland, Jas. Haley, Milton Bland, Lewis
Wilson, Leon Bland, w. E. johnson,
w. w. Field, and Bartha Anderson,
This was one of the most swell affairs
of the season and reflects great credit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

from home for several months ant
kept up a regular correspondence With
him. When she was expected home he
called and her mother saw him. She
does not know what was said but she
has neither seen him nor heard from
him since. Heis in every respect De-.
sirabic companion. With the exception
that he differs i'll religion from hcr
family. and her people have very
strong religious convictions, She
would like to know what would be;
best for her to do. Answer: There IS.
certainly but one thing 10 do. Write
tothe young man without delay and ask
him tho reason of his siienecs
is better. invite him to meet y0h T:sii'i
ask an explanation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
Fashion Notes.

While fashion may sanction sneh a
grotesque caprice, good sense certainty
can not approve the idea of making the
two sleeves of the dress of widely dis
similar material aud color. The effect
is TOO glaripg, and subjects the wesirer
to suspicion OF vacuity of the brains
not supposed to be desired by any welt
bred woman.
A new evening bodice is almost en-.
tirely of passementerie with shoulder
straps of velvet on which are bows
fiuted in butterfly shape, The effect
at Il distance is that of series of open
fans united at the handle and spread
ing a bout eight inches from front t.
back.
Deep friuges of beadsar much liked
for iressy wear. They are arranged
to fall from the belt or from pointed
bodice, or shoulder garnitures are set
on the waist drapipg and half conceal
ing the figure. When properly uses
this style Of trimming Is extremely be-
corning,
Opera cloaks with big sleeves afs
ve1ipg problems to women. One Of
the new models Is so yoluminous thst
the owner is obliged TO so sideNissi
through an ordinary door
opalescept colors are again comlnf
into favor, and garnitures Of opalees
cent beads are in the very height FL
fashion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

to the hostess, Miss johnson. Dancing
and other amusements were INDUCED
lE up to the wee sina hours Of the
morning.
Mrs. W. w. shortridge entertained
quite number Of her lady friends at a
a 2 o'clock dinner last Friday in honor
of Mrs. Ada White, of Burlington; Miss
Lucy McClelIand, of Ft. Madison; Miss
Lilo Carson, of Wapello. and Miss G.
Robinson, of Canton.
Mr.. G. w. Williams entertained quite
number of his friends at his home,
420 North Twelfth street
Mrs. G. G. Banpister entertained a
few of her lady friends at 5 o'clock
tea Tuesday afternoon in honor Of her
guest, Miss Lily Carson, of Wapello.
Those present were; Mesdames Emma
Tebeau, Vim. Shortridge, A. J. Fields,
Fred Fields, Tom Weiser, Geo. Ash by,
Hugh Hopkins, Misses Lucy McClel-
land, of TT. Madison; G. Robinson, Of
Canton; Ophelia jackson. Mamie jack
son, Jessie johnson, Katie Hill, Ida
Smith, Maggie Fields, Minnie Fields,
Bertha Goens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

Appeal: DUB is, an Afro American
who was one of the commencement Or
ators at Harvard, class of 30, has been
elected professor of ancient languages
at Wilberforce University, Ohio. He
took honors at the high school in Mas
sachusetls, took the Fisk University
course a & Nashville, Tenn, then went
to Harvard, where he tutored, lectured
and won prizes, and SO got through.
He has Just retured from the famous
Berlin University, where he earned the
Ph. D.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

feet for the past twelve years, and aft
er the defeat of Senator Butler for re-
election by Ex-Governor Tillman, he
just found out that thoy are unconsti-
tutional, and is taking steps to have
them tested Butler claims that these
laws were enacted for the purpose of
keeping the Negro down" It's truly
said that whatever man sows he will
eventually reap; thus the Tillmanites
arc making Butler and his gang swal-
low some of the dose that have been
given to our people in that state, since
these Laws We're in effect.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

The editor of the Davenport Demo-
crat, Tillinghast, in a recent search for
noted Davenporters found a man by
the name of John H. Warr1cks, who is
now 72 years of age He is a bar Der
and has the honor of shaving such
great men as Henry Clay, Booth, the
famous actor. was an acquaintance OF
Edgar Allen Poe. the mysterious yet
famous author of Poe's Raven" to-
gether with many other noted Ameri-
cans. Mr.. Warricks is cultured and
dignifed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
Night Toilets a blessing.

If more attention were given the
night toilet rest would be better, sleep
sweeter and dreams pleasanter. a
bath will rout the nightmare, but it
should be taken at least two hours
after the evening meal in cool water,
and with no more rubbing than Is
needed for drying. The hot bath 81
good where there is inflammation. as II
'.draws" Cold water is stimulating
and the reaction may induce yyakeful-
ness. Ordinarily the cool dip will coos
the blood, be tonic enough to arrest
wasting tissue, and prepare the BODY
for refreshing sleep.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

Mr.. Gompers, ex-pre,ident of the
Federation of Labor, received salary
of 5000 per a"num and 800 for each
lecture he delivered. The colored men
and women who are organizing anti
lynching societies do not receive a
dollar. But they do occasionally re-
ceive something for their lectures. The
members of the Federation of Labor do
not question Mr.. Gompers' fidelity to
the cause of labor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

choice selections, Beethoven's Moon
lighr Sonet in + and when the clock
chimed the hour of twelve, table
which would have graced n queen,
loaded with all the delicate viands Of
the season, after which the guests re-
turned to their homes, declaring Christ
mas had just begun
Everybody loves to read The By
sTANDER We wish to have it circulated
largely among our friends.
The G. w. 0. Of o. F's. have moved
into their own hall.
OLD HUNDRED FACES.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

If colored men and women, laborers,
professional men and ministers want
the Afro-Americans to enter into new
lines of business the first duty is to
support the colored mems newspapers
of the country These papers are the
pioneers of progress
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
BOONE IN BRIEF.

Special Correspondence 10 Io'ca State Bgstottdtr.
Little Roy was buried from the home
Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Brown. Rev. Wood officiated.
Mrs Harris, of Luther, was visiting
in the city Saturday.
Miss Hattie Anthony has returned
from Chicago.
Watch meeting was held at the
church
The "Sons of Allen,a new organ
ization, holds meetings every Thursday
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

hats or bonnets, it is more often com
oined with velvet. jet and lace, the
uling idea OF the whole being to at
tain the incougrnous. In the gay pro-
.cssion of ribbons, satin is away in the
cad, so far ahead of its competitors
md they are so numerous that they
count only ms small fry. This does not
mean, however, that there are not
many beautiful and acceptable ribbons
n the distanced rabblc. Inter Ocean.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
A yery Good Reason.

Proud Mother, exhibiting her sons
drawings Don't you think, Mrs.
Smorltalk, that Tom has talent?
Mrs. S. - He has, indeed. But,
Tommy, dear, why did you draw my
picture with my mouth wide open?
Tom-Because pa said you never
close it.-Truth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04
A friend of this paper saws it

A friend of this paper says it is s:too
young to die" Don't worry or lose any
sleep about this paper. The men who
started this paper had visible means of
support before they started. and at no
time in their lives were they fed by the
hand of charity. They have always
been willing to do honest labor for
their existence
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

either sale. Moirc bows are alse
perched on the shoulders. The sleeve
is a puff of crepe de Chine and reaches
to the elbow. Peeping out from the
center of its foldsis a yellow lace jabnt.
The effect is new and very graceful.
Other dancing school frocks have rip
pie skirts Of satin, with short baby
waist of accordion plated chiffon. -
New York World.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-04

The city council is very generous this
year and has given away some of the
city's real estate and now the street
railway company wants a baggage
privilege. OF course it wanted it for
the 'better accommodation of the dear
people, not for its own remuneration.
Give them ninety-nine year grant.