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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11
ANNIVERSARY.
On last Sunday, it being the anniver.

On last Sunday, it being the anniver-
sary of ST. Paul's a. NJ. Z Sunday
school, the little children were given
their supper in the parlors of he
church as token of esteem for their
faithtulness. The day was duly OBJ
served and in the e, ,cning fine pro-
gram was rendered and the installation
of officers of the Sunday school was
parti ipated in. The work is a grand
and noble one and it is gratifying to
note the earnestness with which 1t is
purSl,ed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11
THE BANNER ROUTE.

The Wabash is the line for cheap
rates, quick time and comfort for pas.
sengers, and those contemplating a
trip east, west or south should not fail
to secure rates and other information
via the Wabash before purchasing
tickets. Tourist tickets on sale 20 all
points during the various SEASONS. For
further information call on any ticket
agent, or address Horace Seely, COM
mercial agent Wabash Ry., 220 4th ST,
Des MOines IOwu If
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11
BOONE HAPPENINGS.

Special Correspondence to Ioma State Bysto'n'er.
c Wayne is again in the city. He
has been visiting in Chicago.
A pound party was held at the home
of Miss Maude Smith Tuesday evening.
The attendance was large
Rev. Rbinehart has returned from
Ottumwa, where he spent the holidays
The Young Ladies' Social Club meet
Monday afternoon.
William Russ is in our city
Mr.. Duncan has returned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11
KEOKUK ITEMS.

Special Correspondence 70 Iowd State Bystander.
New Years night the Elector Taber-
nacle gave q grand entertainment
which was a su cess. Weitich band
furnished the music for the evening.
Mr. and Mrs A. j. Fields entertained
company of ladies ani gentlemen
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Z. D. Bland is on lie Sick list
The young ladies of the church of
ST. Mary the Virgin, gave social at
the home of A. A Bland Monday night,
which was largely attended.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

With the advent of numerous re-
vivals in the city also comes Hon,
Robert G. Ingersoll, who will lecture
on the 10Th inst. 1t is not definitely
known whether he will remain few
days and assist the evangelists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11
THE UNITED STATES DOES THE MAN
UEACTURING,
I From the Io,cn !Ste

From the Ioca State Register
The English anti-lynching society
has been given a new impetus by us
tin Mccarthy, the famous Irish leader.
joining it. The committee intends to
go on manufacturing anti-lynching
sentiment and sending it over. to us in
chunks. The South can only vince.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

At Portsmouth, Va, the colored peo-
pie are building church to cost $40
600. What the colored people really
need is more of their own and more
comforts for their families. Home
should never be neglected
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11
BURLINGTON BUDGET.

Special Correspondence 10 IoUa STATE Bystander.
Mr.. james Williams, one of the old
settlers of this city, passed from this
world at 2;l5 o'clock, Sunday after
noon. after suffering much pain for
nearly four months. He was buried
Monday afternoon at . o'clock, Rev.
Alexander officiating.
There is going to be a grand jubilee
at the Olive Baptist church, the 18th of
this months given by ResN shipgton,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

Miss Ida b. Wells addressed a house
committee on ly,eesing outrages in the
south. Senator Blair has introduced
resolution to have the outrages inves.
tigated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11
Justin Mccarthy, Irish parliamentary

Justln MCCARTHY, Iflsh pafIlamentary
leader in England, has Joined the anti
iynching committee, formed to influence
opinion in the United States against
lynch law and mob violence. They
hope to kindle the spirit of justice to
all men. America is attracting as much
attention as are the Armenian troubles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

Congressman j. C. Burrows, of
Michigan, has been elected United
States senator from that state. He is
a staunch friend and an able advocate
OF good government.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

Mrs. Lois Triton, who died recently
in New Haven, aged 95, was the last
slave sold on the New Haven Green, if
not in Connecticut, in 1924 She was
born in Halifax, n. C.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

In the trousseau of Lady Roselle
Bingham IS a tea jacket made OF an
excellent piece of satin worn by the
duchess of Richmond at that famous ball
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11
GLASS OF FASHION.
MIRROR OF STYLES FOB WO-
MANS WEAR.
Bcmand Creates New shape for Head
wear-A Bodice for fheater Wear
A Late Importation-So OF the
Modes.

o NJ 7 y n f e D
just as many hats
as they can afford.
Occasions are al
ways arising which
demand a certain
style of hat. Then
it is that the wom-
an with one hat
comes to grief. Ii
possible she should
r,xyn n aShinu pict-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

Ex-Governor Boies addressed the
jackson Democratic Club at banquet
on the toast. ''The Issues of 1867
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11
Send money by postofice order, money
order, express or draft, to The Iowa STATE
BYsTANnER Publishing Cnmnany

A southern paper claims that IT'S
Afro-Americans have been lynched
since May, 1894.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

Considerable opposition to the pro-
posed separate exhibit at the Atlanta
Interstate and International Expo
sition is being developed by influential
Afro-Americans, headed by the Atlanta
Peoples Advocate, on general principles
and because the race is unjustly dis
eliminated against by the laws of
Georgia. Although Afro-A Americans
never get fair show when left to take
poorer chances than others il such
expositions, majority of them appear
to be opposed to separate exhibits"
and "colored peoples day The
strongest opposition to Afro Americans
comes from Atlanta, Ga, the place
where the cotton exposition will be
held The money which the managers
obtained from the government was
obtained upon the ground or supposition
that the AfroAmericans would get an
opportunity to show the world what
progress they have made along various
lines The appropriation that was
obtained from congress under false
pretenses amounts to 100000. The
Afro Americans will have an equity
in this sum amounting to about $4,000.
We are in favor of the Afro Americans
of Iowa and other states taking an
active part in any exhibition where
they are treated in respectable man
ner. If not on equality. II the colored
citizens of Iowa believe in ''j;m crow
cars, separate exhibits and ''colored
peoples day." by all means take an
active part in the coming event at
Atlanta, Ga. 1T seems to us plain that
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

The Richmond (Va.) Planet, Indian
apolis Freeman and several other Negro
journals issued large holiday numbers.
They are fine specimens Of a journalism
that is yet in its infancy. The matter
in them was excellent and the typo
graphical appearance far above the
average. BY the growth, prosperity
and good judgment displayed in the
columns of the Afro-American press
can be judged the rapid strides of their
several constituencies
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-11

In 1894 there were $500 murders
committed and 1872 were hanged In
the same year there were 1870 pers ons
]ynched, shot or burned 166 of whom
were in the South and 1874 were Ne
groes. A few days ago the Democratic
house refused to investigate lynching
in the United States, claiming it had
no jurisdiction. The United States
turns it's face away from the octocious
crimes of its own to those of Armenia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21

Fire Damp I'm the Dayton, Tenn, Coal
Mines Does Awful Work.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, Dec. 20
Twenty-nine miners lost their lives to-
day IN the Nelson Mine, entry 10. near
Dayton, Tenn, by an explosion Of fire.
damp. The explosion was succeeded by
a terrific crash. which indicated that the
roof OF the passage through which the
men had entered had fallen in.
No avenue OF escape was left. and there
Is no possibility that any Of them VIII
be found.
The mine Is the property OF the Dayton
Coal aud Iron Company, three miles from
the town OF Dayton. and Is reached by a
SPUR track The men. both white and
colored including several boys, entered
the mine 10 go 10 work az o'clock this
morning but nothing OF the awful c2tas-
trODhe was known till IL o'clock when
the drivers into entry 10 found their way
blocked by a solid wall OF coal and slate.
The Nelson Mine has been worked for
twelve years or more, and The entry
where the unfortunate miners are en-
fombed ran back more tnan TWO miles
from the mouth Of the mine. II is OF
the kind common In southern coal fields.
known as a drift or level veIned mine,
and worked I'm the direction OF the vein
straight into the face OF the mountain,
but before the entry IS reached long
slope extends TO level several hundred
yards below as an angle or sDout -
,The ears are pulled uD from the foot
Of the slope where the tram-cars. drawn
nv mules, connect with II, 10 the outside
hy a cable. which hauls the coal up with
remarkable rapidity.
pescuing parties have been working
ali day ike grim death trying 20 reach
the miners, but II is probable that they
will be several days forcing an opening
,hroueh the wall OF fallen loliny, which
must he made safe as hey proceed
the foul air quickly exhausts the work.
men who are relieved by eih hands.
- - VIII continue day Sno0l8 WI
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21
ASURPRISE 10 CONGRESS.
Clevcland's Financial Message Makes "A
HnlidnN Adinmrnmenf ImprobnbIc.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec. 20.-Special.
The Presidents message has taken Con-
gress 10y surprise. and a holiday adjourn
ment Is now extremely improbable, un-
less the President sends In another mes
sage tomorrow making some recommen-
dation.
II is doubtful II either house Will feel
prepared 10 consider means at once FOR
relieving the situation. There is a gener-
al feeling however. TINT something must
he done before Congress takes "a re-
cess.
IL is probable that Mr.. Reed will an
n0unce his committees tomorrow. and
that ne House Will instruct the proper
committee 10 prepare such bill as may
produce the desired result. TO Doe reported
and considered Immediately after the
holidays II would not be difficult Tor
the House 10 frame and pass a bill to-
morrow. had not the Republicans been
taken by surprise.
II will be absolutely necessary for them
10 agrec upon some plan of action. and
their policy so far has been 10 avoid the
financial question as much as possible
II Is now certain the Presidents mes
sage and the threatened panic Will cause
an entire change of front. but IL Is also
probable that time viii be necessary TO
determine what new course viii be pur-
sued. In the Senate. 1t is feared. no ac-
tion can be expected
The silver men are in control there.
and they seem 10 desire the destruction
OF the market Salutarv legislation. %
is feared can only gain the approval
OF the Senate through promises OF fu-
ture concessions TO the silver men. which
would doubtless be- more harmful than
the existing danger. The situation Is
considered very serious with hut slight
hope FOR immediate relief from Congress.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21
THE CHRISTwfS EDITION.
The Big sunday Times To-Morrow VIII be
Splendid Newspaper.

Newspaper readers who know the value
OF live, wide-awake. progressive. and
entertaining journal have been by no
means slow 10 recognize the marked i'm
prOvement in The Sunday Times. 1t
has been making rapid strides to reach
the standard Of an instructing and ele-
ating metropolitan newspaper. such as
delights the hearts Of intelligent readers
generally. No pains are spared. no ef-
forts undone, to make the paper model
journal In ever respect. The news Is. Of
course, given the preference but those
who make the paper and manage the
various departments, have recognized the
importance Of supplying readable matter
for all classes. The consequence is that
every department is carefully directed
ana the very best material that can be
secured is furnished the readers Of The
Sunday Times
II has now grown TO great city jour
nal. Its news service IS unsurpassed by
any Southern paper; its special articles.
sknlfully illustrated. are read with much
profit by all. and its Departments Of
Music. Art, Fashion, Society. Drama, Wit
and Humor. are fresh, excellently pre-
pared. and altogether delightful read
ing. Tho Chndrens Page. the local
articles and the sermon on the editorial
page are attractive features, and in
short, the entire paper IS one that can
not fail 10 enlighten and furnish food
for reflection 20 all olasses. People VINO
wish 10 inform themselves upon current
topics and public opinion. cannot afford
10 do without The Sunday Times. 1t
IS an educator and an entertainer. alike.
The Sunday Times tomorrow viii IN
every detail sustain its well-established
popularity 1t will be largely a Christ
mas edition. containing a variety of ar
ticlcs. bearing upon the holidays In nu-
merous phases. Some OF the special fca-
lures for tomorrow are:
XMAS WITH PAUPER AND PRINCE
Onustrated). Feast OF Albert Belt.
Barnato's successor 10 the title OF the
richest man in the world ~ Poorest
man lives I'm New York. and never had
a whole dollar in hts life.
AEADY FOR THE XMAS BABY Ollus-
trated). An American girl abroad does
nursery. Wonderful Partisan things.
A CLUSTER OF WINTER BUDS Olus-
,rated). Beautiful girls who will make
a bit Of sketching in the Castellane
their debut in Washington this winter.
Bellies of the official circle.
on THE TRAIL OF SCHLATTER n-
lusirated. woman's tale OF finding
tho healer on the Santa Fe trail. south
OF Denver. Making handkerchief
a holy thing
HER CHRISTMAS LETTER Gllustrat-
cD. A new poem by Augusta Pres
colt. containing a touching sentiment.
A DAYS SHOPPING IN PARIS Ullus-
tratod). An American girl visits la
Rue de Ia Paix. and describes the wo-
men she sees. The seal question
solved by Parisians.
WOMAN WHO INVENTS CUSHIONS
illustrated. She Is pretty, and works
in a high window overlooking Union
square. Rushed now on Christmas
pillows. pouble-deck wonders.
TWISTS FOR TREssES illustrated.
Facial defects hidden by judicious Golf
fuIcs. The mode I'm ncckwoar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21
C4IL UITH DK.f IN.
The New York Chamber OF Commerce Re-
considers Roston Business Men Act.

NEW YORK. Dec. 20.--Secretary VIII
son states that the call for the special
meeting of the Chamber OF Commerce
to take adverse action on President
Cleveland's message on the Venezuelan
question has been withdrawn.
BOSTON. MASS. Dec. 9.-Messrs. Lee,
Higgnson q Co; kidder. Peabody Il Co. :;
Parkinson a. Burr. Jackson * Curtis:
Richardson. Hill AZ Co.; Brewster, Cobb
x Estabrook Tower. dddings & Co.
and Charles n. Head q Co, headed Pc
titlon to-day which was signed by fifteen
houses on the Stock Exchange 10 change
the rules. and "A meeting OF the Exchange
was ordered for tomorrow noon for the
following purpose:
For the appointment OF a committee OF
three members. who shall be instructed
10 10 10 Washington and represent to
the President OF the United States, TO
Secretary OIney. 10 the Speaker OF the
House and 10 the senator's and repre-
sentatives OF Massachusetts, that they
are not correctly informed OF the views
OF the business men OF Boston I'm the
present crisis, which calls for more care
fui consideration than IL Is now receiv-
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21
ACROSS TH r. SEA.
Russia Not Alarmed An Irish Journalist
Thinks Fighting Must Come.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 20.-Several
OF the st. Petersburg newspapers discuss
the dispute between Great Britain ana
the United States and profess 10 believe
that the issue will be pacific.
The Novosti says the present conflict
interests the whole OF Europe, and. there
fore, the mediation of certain powers
with a view OF bringing abodt a peaceful
settlement. would be opportune.
DUBLIN. Dec. 20.--Mr. james Okeilly
member of Parliament for North Roscom-
mons, London. editor of the Irish Daily
Independent OF Dublin, ana formerly one
OF the editors OF the New York Herald.
has contributed an article to the lndepcn-
dent, In which he says that President
CleVeland's action in the Venezuelan al
fair was guided by remarkable policy
which was certain sooner or later 10
bring Great Britain and the United States
into actual conflict. Many OF the wisest
Americans. he says. believe that "A con-
hict is inevitable. and that the sooner II
comes the better for America. The disap-
poarance Of the British flag from Canada
and Guiana, Mr. O'Keilly writes. is prob
ably the true aim OF Mr. cleveiands
policy, and the Venezuela incident IL
merely an excuse for beginning the quar-
rel
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21
THE LUNENBURG PRIs6NEps


WASHINGTON. Dec. 2o.-united States
Consul General Penfeld. at Cairo, Egypt.
has informed the State Department that
a new antl-slavery law VIII soon come
into operation In Egypt. supplanting the
convention OF 1871, which was found to
be defective n year ago, inasmuch as IL
provided no penalty FOR the purchaser or
a slave, but for the seller only
Another provision Of the law Is the
abolition OF trial by court madtisl and
the substitution OF a civil court composed
OF native and European judges While
any Egyptian slave may secure freedom
upon demand many choose To remain IN
mammal bondage for food and shelter.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21
oUrconE orcrniNnr uEErING.


WASHINGTON. Dec. 20.-Thc message
which The President sent TO the Senate
this afternoon was the outcome OF a
prolonged session Of the Cabinet.
Friday is one of the regular semi
weekly Cabinet days. and the President
and those members Of his Official family
Who were in town assembled in the cabi-
net room at the usual hour-ll O'Clock.
Those present besides the President
were Secretary Olucy. SECRETARY Carlisle.
Auorncy-Dcneral Harmon Postmaster
General wilson. and Secretary Morton
The auscntecs We're Secretary Lamont.
who is boo New York Secretary Hcrber1
who was in railroad train between
New York and Washington. ana Secro-
tary Hokc Smith. who was detained al
home ny the dangerous Illness OF his lit
tlc daughter
Reports OF the serious condition OF ar
fairs in Wall street had heen coming iu
Tor an hour and after the Cabinet as
seghicd these We're sent as fast as re-
cclVcd 10 tho Treasury officials who dis
patched The Information TO Secretary Car
Isle az the White House.
Before the session had lasted TWO hours
decision had been reached 20 send to
Congress the message transmitted later.
Al 1890 o'clock 30 WAS decided 10y tho
assembled officials 20 take a recess In or
der 20 give the President an opportunity
60 draft the message
No inkling OF what had been going on
inside the Cabinet room had reached the
outside world. ana the fact that the re-
cess came al the usual hour for adjourn
ment. naturally aliayed any curiosity
that might have arisen had the session
continued longer.
Mr. Cleveland set 10 work In preparing
the document and probably had all his
idcas in prcssniablc shape when his Off
cial associates returned an hour later.
By this time Il had become known that
tho gold Withdrawals amounted 10 So
10000. bringing down the gold reserve 10
So. 2sS OS0. very nearly 10 the figure which
was reached al the time Of the first bond
issue in February. 1874.
The reserve at that time dropped 10
scs go COO. Al the time of the second Is
sue. in August. 1894. IL stood at 250O.ooD
and when the third issue came. In Feb
ruary. 1895. II was $il $4,000.
1, war 40 o'clock when the Cabinet
meeting adjourned Twenty minutes be
fore that time Mr.. Z. l.. Prudcn. assist
ant secretary 10 the President. had start
ed from the White House for the Capitol
with a copy Of the message to be deliy-
cred 70 tina senAlA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21
CANADd NOT READY 10 FIGHr.
The Dominion Utterly unprcpared to Re-
sist Invaders.

OTTAWA. ONTARIO, Dec. 2o.-The
people Of Canada have paid since the
passing Of the militia act OF 1868. in round
numbers. $4,000 600 for the maintenance
Of a defensive force With the war scare
now on. IL IS Of interest TO know how
Canada could oppose an invasion from the
south. such as war between England and
the United States would mean The great
lakes and the St Lawrence River form a
barrier between Canada and the United
States but the Eastern provinces and
Western Canada have neither natural bar
riers nor fortihcations.
With the exception OF Halifax and a
small fort AT ST John. ~ h. there are
practically no fortlfcations in Canada In
addition to the troops maintained by the
imperial Government the strength OF
which was reduced in 1871 to 1000 men.
forming the garrison of the Fortress OF
Halifax. considered an imperial station.
Canada has large militia force. BY the
terms OF the act passed In March. 1865
the militia consists Of all male British
subjects between the ages OF eighteen
and sixty years OF age. who may be called
out TO service. divided into four classes.
namely. First class, Is TO 80, unmarried; !;
second. from 90 20 i5. unmarried: third.
Il to 45. married: fourth. i5 TO 80.
The militia is divided into active and
reserve forces. The active militia cOnsts
OF those who voluntarily enlist TO serve in
the same. or OF men balloted. or OF both.
The marine militia Is made up OF per-
sons whose usual occupation Is on sailing
or steam craft navigating the waters OF
the Dominion. Three years is the term
OF service for the active militia.
With certain exemptions the reserve
militia Is composed OF all the men be-
tween eighteen and sixty, not serving in
the active militia OF the time being IL
Is fact that Canada's means OF defense
I'm the case OF war Is In very dilapadated
condition as far as ornaments. guns
rifles. or anything else Is concerned. Its
militia has been starved, while the coun-
try's money has gone 10 the pslBtInal
hoodler.-New yprk XimsA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21
Nancy for MeNlco.

MEXICO CITY. Dee. 20.-The mos, I'M
nortant deals which have been made IN
Mexico for many years are being mades
A. G. Butler. OF South Africa. arrived
n few days ago with letter OF credit
to the amount OF SlJ,9Oo,Ooo from Barney
Barnato, Cecil Rhodes. and the koths-
childs he was given A cordial welcome
bv President Diaz, and the result OF MS
visit Is the investment Of several million
dollars In the drainage tunnel which tho
Government has under way ana IN the
city waterworks.
Mr. butler has also taken an option
,,pon the street railway system for >s.vu,-
600 This includes the entire street-car
service. not only Of the city, but OF the
Federal district.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-21
wrAruER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Dec. eo'-fo5s-
For Virginia: Generally cloudy and
freatening, with possibly light snowers,
warm, southeriy winds. cooler o'tlrosS
For North and South Carolina: Local
showers: southerly winds; cooler S3tor-
day. s,,.n A., th~
New England and Middle Auanus vyas vssa>
north OF the lake region and IN mo ex>
treme Northwest -.
IL has fallen In Rocky mountain a.
triets and is lowest over the pakoe&e.
IT n warmer except W INC Stes~ -
where IL Is from 10 20 ~ degrees colder.
The Temperature has risen from ~ tQ
\, degrees over IN. east slope OF en9
Rocky mountains. bat Il Is much eesoer
north Of Montana