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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Mr. and Mrs D. F Level Of Mines,
teenth and Croker Streets, gave q sump-
tious 5 o'clock breakfast on Christ
mas morning to a number Of their friends
in the city and few from abroad. The
deep snowof the night before, and the IN
broken roads to the place of the feast, only
sharpened the appetites Of the guests,
The rooms were suitably decorated with
holly and mistletoe. It was one Of those
informal affairs where all soon forget
stiffness; but enter at once upon the free
dom that the host and hostess have
elected. The long table fairly groaned
under its burden Of viands and good
things. They fingered long around the
frugal board; later on a Christmas tree
was brought IN and each guest was given
a Christmas present Joy and lnirth
followed unresrained till high noon before
the last guest reluctantly babe the genia
host and hostess adieu and many happy
returns Of Christmas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
A New Hope.

tThe Opportunity Of the Young Ameri-
can Negro Of Today, Compared to that of
Their Brethren Of Thirty Years Ago"
was the subject OF a discourse delivered
By Rev Timothy Reeves Of St Paul's A..
NJ. Il. church. Tie sermon was a mas er
effort and sparhled with eloquence and
logic, both Of which are characteristic Of
the speaker. Among other things he
spoke of the Intellectual, religious and
moral advancement; Of how much
brighter the future Of the American Ne
gro Of today appeared compared with the
Negro of thirty years ago Our homes
are more cheerful, the environments are
such as TO lure US on to grander and
nobler things The mothers Of today are
mot undergoing the dire distress of seeing
their flesh and blood sold and driven
away ike beasts No more the slave and
1.-The master, bat fdeu among men. The
procession marches steadily on. IN the
rear is seen Che Negro Of thirty years ago,
kind, energetic and Trustworthy, but de-
priyed by circumstances of all that goes
b make man a good citizen. In the
foremost column, marching with a firm
aud measured stride Is the Negro Of today,
gifted by school advantage and a beacon
ct hope the equal Of any other American.
The Negro Of today has also advanced in
beauty and symmetrical structure, the lines
of subsection and discomfort having been
replaced by freedom, contentulent and
Christian hope IA art, muse, compost
ton and meehanismthe Negro is found at
his posi- Of duty. s.NoW therefore ye
are ~ anege stIali gers aud tofeigne9s, but
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
nRIGINAL NoTIcE.

III tho district court, OF the state ot Iowa, in
and for Polk county, January term. a. ~,
tSgG
John Wlixerson, plaintitf vs. Grace Wilkerson,
deIendant
no Grace WiliSersOn:
Yousre hereby notified that on or before the
9Th day Of january, a. y. 1876 the petition Of
plaintiff n the above entitled cause viii be filed
in the office OF the clerk 0f the district court Of
the State al IoSa, in ana FOR Polk county
claiming of you q divorce, on the following
grounds Ist Willfnl desertt0n; 2id, adultery,
Ana that unless ven appear thereto and de
TEND before noon of thedth day OF the January
term a. u, 1886, of the said court which viii
commence at Des MONIES on tlle 9th day OF Jam
uary, A ~ 1896. Default will ne entered against
you and Judgment rendered thTeon.
WII.LrAM FOSTER, Atty for Plaintiff,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Frank Blagburn employs q colored
girl at his cigar and news stand IN the
Aborn house, The young lady Is . stu
dent in the high school and i dong alt
sheca to get an education. She has q
l,udable ambition and is meeting with
the hearty support offriends and relatives
who believe in the upward and onward
march
r.. N. Hyde employs two Young ladies
dnring busy seasons, one as bookkeeper
and to wait upon customers at the Office
the other attends to collections about the
city. These two gentlemen have had no
trouble in finding young ladies well quail
fed IN every respect to fill these positions
These gentlemen are setting an example
that Is worthy Of imitation, We know q
several young ladies who have graduated
from the high schools of this city, who
have been compelled 70 work out at ser
vice and wasa by the day, There are
two more worthy Young a hes, who are
employed in the office Of the secretary q
state and each week and each month
demonstrates more and more their ability
as rapid and correct accountants The
colored men who do not employ such
young ladies when in need Of reliable
aud intelligent girl in the office have not
the shade Of a shadow of an excuse fornot
employing one Of tie many girls Those
who believe in aiding and e!evating the
race Of which they are members will en-
pIoy them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

John Farley IS bailif and ianitor Of
the Iowa United States circuit court.
A few days ago he paid his son in Lin
coin, Neb., a visit On his arrival in
Lincoln he went to the restaurant OF
Thomas Brown, who it is said, refused
to serve him, whereupon Farley had
him arrested under the civil rights law.
We will watch the outcome with the
interest,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
oRialnAt NOTICE.

In the district court oftbe State of Iowa in and
for Polk county, January term, A. u. 1896,
Cora Stewart plaintiff, VS. Abraham Stewart
defendant;
To Abraham Stewart:
You are hereby notified that on or before the
6th day Of January AZ d, 1896 the petition OF
plaintl in the above entitled cause Will be filed
in the office OF the clerkof the district court OF
Iowa, in aud for Polk county, claiming OF you
divorce on the grounds o5 adultery and non
support. and that auless YOU appear thereto
and defend before noon Of the second day of the
January term a. ID. 1895. of the SAID court which
will commence on the 9th day OF January, a ID.
1898 default Will be entered against you and
judgment be rendered thereon.
WIZ, HANSON & FOSTEh,
Attorneys Tor Plaintiff
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
Island" Playing Cards

These popular cards are again for sale
sale at 10 cents per pack, and thousands
are buying them They are the slickest
card ever you handled, and 10 cents In
stamps or com per pack will secure one
more packs.
If money order, draft or stamps for
five packs is received (viz., so cents) we
Will send them by express, harges paid.
Orders for single packs are sent by mail,
postpaid
Hyou want each pack to contain an
elegant engraved whist rules, remit with
your order 2 cents extra per pack.
Address, JNo. SEB ASTIAN, @. P. A.,
CHICAGO.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Dan MCGOWAN has been working for
the same firm for ten years When he
first Went to work for the firm he had IL
very hard, but Dan is not afraid Of work.
This firm is located on Court avenue and
handles implements Of all kinds. In busy
seasons Dan goes out on the road in the
interest of the house and is considered one
of its trustworthy employees, The men
who succeed are generally those who re-
main III one place and ale faithful in the
discharge Of their duties whether great or
small
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

appreciation among the people Of Des
ONES His wife also received 4 tino hat
handkerchief, aprons, box Of cashmere
bouquet soap, cologne, etc. They were
the invited guests of the Milligan home
to an elaborate Christmas dinner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
important Change on the 1aple~I-es5 I

impottaht 1naIlge on AAs sAs's~>aSesi Z
Commanding Sunday, December -,
the Chicago Great Western will inaugu-
rate complete new train service, short
ching time Of all trains The Limited"
north win leave at8;30 p IN instead Of 8
o. M: south att t. III instead Of 7:25 a.
m '.Day Express south will leave at
1 90 D m, Night Express" south, ear
rying sleeping car to St. Joseph and Kan
sas City at Sis p. IN. Day Express"
north will leave at $3.50 a. m, except Sun
day, starting from Des Moines, arriving
at st. Paul at 1870 p. m, Chicago Top
IN, This viii be the only train to ST,
Paul and Minneapolis entirely by day
light a new train called the Twin
City Special viii run from Kansas. City
to St Paul and Minneapolis every day
and will b the fastest train ever run to
the northwest, reaching st Paul at 2 30
In the afternoon This train vii carry
first and second class coaches, through
sleepers. and cafe dining car, and viii
leave Des Moincs daily at dos M THIS
new schedule gives the Chicago Great
va lrn the fastest and best trains be-
go Chicago, Dubuque, St Paul. Min
Ineap6as, Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Mar
shalItown, Des Moines, St, Joseph, Leav-
enworth and Kansas City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Bs a letter received in this city a few
days ago by q friend Of John ID. Reeler Of
Mason City. it is learned that Mrs. Reeler
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

The Renix brothers, accompanied by
other musical talent were in the city this
week. The company locks well and is q
great musical organization.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Maude Williams Of ST. Joseph, Mo, is
spending the holidays in our city visiting
siier aunts, Mrs w. II, Birney and VIM.
Coalson
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Miss Jesse Moore of Newton is very.
sick. She has been III poor health for
some time. Her many friends hope that
She may yet regain health
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Robin Hood WHY be given By the
music IL talent among the little ones The
solo parts viii be taken BY the older peo-
pie. III viii be given in its entirety and
promises 10 be "a great events.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Mrs Wilson Hughes is quite sick at
this writing, having been i'll since Tues
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

All of the churches made the little ones
happy by presents on Christmas eve.
Christmas day vas quiet and observed by
spending the day at home with few
friends and relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Mrs. YIN. Coalson, who has been sick
for some time has 50 far recovered as TO
be able to preside at the organ at the A..
Nj E. church and to attend 10 her house.
hold duties.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Mrs. Fannie Lillard left for her home in
Minneapolis, Saturday, leaving her
mother. Mrs. Williams, much improved
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

r. n Hyde, guardian fer Uncle James
Ford, vs.. t. Nj. Israel was decided in
favor orr N. Hyde. 1t lisa case involy-
ING q valuable piece Of property owned by
Unale Jimmy on Seventeenth and Wood
land avenue. The court set aside the deed
and power Of attorney held by Israel
The amount Of the mortgage was S990-l0
The mortgage was given by Israel after
securing the deed, Out Of the original
$500. 10 Israel expended all but about
S264. Uncle Jimmy is a man about 80
years old and was slave over fifty Years
Ii appears that advantage was taken Of
his illiteracy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Mrs. Ed Black left for Kansas City
tuesday to spend several weeks,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Joseph Hamilton took his first lay Oh.
from duty as a fireman on the Eastside-
He was appointed two years ago Fred
jackson is one Of the oldest tiremen IN the.
city, to serve consecutive years. Alex
Wilbur is in his second year Of service,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Mrs. Anna Jones left for Macomb, I'LL +,
Wednesday to spend the holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Rev. Mr.. searceY and wife are meeting
with remarkable success in Newton. He
is having large congregations and hearty
support. Mrs. Searcey by her afable and
ple5fng manners is ably assisting her
IIkisband in the good work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

The Pathfinders viii keep open house
at Webster's hall on Tenth and Center
streets New Years day. In the evening
q number Of their invited guests viii enjoy
their hospitality and listen e the sweet
straifls of music
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Henry McFall spent Christmas in til $
city the guest Of his many friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Mrs Hammitt is visiting friends and
relatives in Bloomfield.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Fred Anthosy Of Boone was in the city
this week He is one Of the promising
4 young men Of that city and will graduate
next year from the city schools. He Is
one of The BYsTANDERls most. reliable
agents
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Rev. DR.. Burleigh, the presiding elder
Of this district, preached a very able ser
mon Christmas evening at st Paul's A.
NJ. E. church. II was his first official
visit Owing to Illness he was detained
from quarterly conference. de Is an adj
yanced thinker and Christian gentle
man
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

The 1st of-January is the day to ''swear
of and turn over q new leaf
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

The Dumas Musical club is the name of
new organization in the city i has
quite a large membership; has adopted
BY laws and constitution and will give its
attention to music only. II is worthy
Organization and succeed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27
Through 10 Minneapolis and ST. Paul b
Daylight.

See the new train service on the Chi
cago Great Western Maple Leaf route),
commencing December 10 Time OF all
trains shortened Fastest service ever
given to the northwest. southwest and.
east. For details see time tables or apply
to w. H Long, Great Western Agent. 21o
18th street, Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

The BYsTANDER has not and viii not
have anything to say in regard to the
privacy Of the home. but when matters
become public aud the person or persons
acting in a public capacity then they be-
come public property and matters Of news.
Y III any one has a grievance against this
paper Its columns are open to them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

VIII inc of Newton was in the city
Thursday for a brief visit. Heis one Of
the valued correspondents Of The By
sTANpER at that point. Will is learning
the printers trade, He is a good, hard
working and intelligent young man and
viii undoubtedly succeed. There seems
to be a strong attraction in this city for
VIII and we hope to be able to wish :
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

Ben" Hall has been robbed OF his
lunch wagon supplies twice during the
past len days. His entire supply was
taken ont Of his wagon one night while
in transit. You know Ben has fast
boss That goes very slow and consc-
quently be leads it and the horse does the
rest II WIS evident that no eolored man
tamperea with Benz eonlnllssary outfit for
the simple reason THAT the chickens were
left III the Wagon
Rev I I.omaek !. eyesis much improved,
aud Notwithstanding his short aeqnaint
asace i'll llsis city lie and his wife were well
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-12-27

SGSuA Lily VIZ NtSSa'' N'uS ~ Wy ~
1900. 10 Israel expended all but about
S264. Uncle Jimmy is a man about 80
years old and was q slave over fifty Years
Ii appears that advantage was taken Of
his illiteracy.
The boy who has the freedom Of the
streets after nightfan, without business or
permission Of his parents, is eaitiyating
4 dangerous habit, ANY place where
a boy has no business, is q dangerous
place for him, be it on the streets, in the
stores or livery barns. A boy that is al
right viii prefer his home, friends, books
and newspapers to the class found IN the
streets. Business men Of all kinds look
upon the boy loafers as the dead beats
Of the future. Boys, if YOU will adopt the
right habits while boys. you viii in mans
hood eful to the world, will be a
source OF comfort TO Your parents and
friends, and then you viii have the salts
faction Of looking back upon a well-spent
| life.
On Christmas night 1870, Mr.. and Mrs,
Johns Robinson were united In marriage
Last Wednesday being their twenty fifth
anniversary, Mrs. VIM. Tomlin assisted
by others, gave the estimable couple a
Jolly surprise. About forty o. fifty were
present. In neat well chosen speech
| Word Scott presented them with hand
some set of dishes as a token OF esteem
from a number Of their friends. Her
brother, Henry McCrayens performed a
mock marriage Refreshments were
served, and sweet music was a feature OF
the occasion. The family is well and
/ favorable known and have the good
wishes oftheir innumerable friends. May
they enjoy many more such events,
! sheriff-eleet Stout Monday announced
the following appointments Of Bailitfs for
| the district court: Joseph Blakeslee, w.
p. Meekins, William Calender, F. w.
Dewey. Joseph Shepard. For the grand
3iurv: S. j. Goldsmith. Mr.. Shepard is
| the only holdover in the list, he having
been the bailif Of Judge Holmes'room tor
a number of years. His appointment
gives general satisfaction. As bailif he
has performed his duties with credit to
/ himself and to The race he represents. BY
/ his appointment the fact is demonstrated
thar our genial and trustworthy sheriff
elect was not to be influenced in his APP
pointment by an alleged Mason City
selfstyled politician apd a recently defeated
candidate for the lucrative position of file
] nIn1l, nf The Iowa house OF reprasenfatiYes-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-18
The SLATE FOLLOWED
New York Republican State
Ticket is Named.
The Prearranged Plan is Fol-
lowed Very Closely.
HAVE EN0uGH REFORM
HAVE ENOUGH REFORM
Platform Says Demands of N. Y
People Have Been Granted.

SARATOGA, N. Y, Sept. 1s-The
state Republican convention closed it's
session last ght after following very
closely the work mapped out by its
leaders. It named this ticket for pre-
sentation to the people of the state in
Novem Der next: For secretary of state,
John Palmer of Albany; comptroller,
james E. Roberts of Erie; state treas
urer, A. B. Colvin of Warren; state en-
gineer, G. w. Adams of Oneida; attor-
ney general, F. E. Hancock of Onon-
daga; judge of the court of appeals,
Colonel Ora E. Martin.
The platform demands the enforce
ment of the Sunday liquor law and
preservation of the Sabbath. It scores
the Democratic administration for
falling to defend the rights of Ameri-
can citizens resident or travelling in
foreign countries and for permitting
foreign countries to encroach on the
Western Hemisphere. The tariff and
the handling of the deficiency ques-
ton by the last Democratic congress
received condemnation A sound and
staple currency, giving the people
dollars worth for dollar, is Endorsed.
The return of prosperity is hailed as
resulting from the election of a Re-
pubIlcan congress, giving confidence to
the people in the assurance that no
further tariff tinkering will be posi-
BILE. The unwlse policy of the Demo
Gratis in passing an unconstitutional
income tax is referred to, and the
favorable record of the Repu blicans in
congress to their opposition to that
law. Governor Morton's wise and pa
triotic administration is Endorsed and
his candidacy for president formally
launched.
The dangers to the people of the re-
turn of the Democratic party to power
in this state are portrayed, asserting
that the same men who have been re-
pudiated by the voters are still in
charge of the affairs of the Democratic
party in this state, and that their re-
turn to power will mean but a
repetition of the old outra ges The
Raines ballot reform law is pointed to
as the best enactment far ballot re-
form yet passed in this state. The
platform further sets forth that the
demands of the people in the city of
New York have been granted in reform
1egisla ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-18
CAN'T STOP The Mill
Law in Texas to Prevent
Prize Fights.
Judge Hurt Decides the Present
Law is imperative.
DOESN'T LIKE FIGHTS.
But the Inefficiency of the Law
is Very Clear.

DALLAS. Texas. Sept. 1s.-After two
days consumed in argument on the
habeas corpus hearing of Jesse Clarke,
charged with prize fighting, Chief JUS
tice j. Nj. Hurt. of the court of Grim
inal appeals, decided that the act IN
the penal code was wholly imperative.
The court SAID:
1t was 1 who first suggested to
make prize fighting felony. want
ed the state of Texas TO take an adj
vanced ground on the subject which
regarded as the most brutal of acts.
But 10y private opinion has nothing to
do with the law. l do not believe that
under the provision of our statutes. or
the W ell settled rule of construc tion,
this man has violated a law that has
been so plainly written, that he is re-
sponsible for it, and l shall discharge
him. l will give my reasons hereafter,
in writing
At the closing remark some persons
Rpplauded the court. Turning to them
sternly, he said: II will send you all
to Jail" They could not, however, be
identified. The court room was crowd
ed with lawyers, preachers and pugi-
its attorney general. He said that he
had no further procedure to take.
The points of contention by the at
torney general were:
l. That the criminal law making
prize-hghting a felony and furnishing
It as a misdemeanor had precedence
over and repealed the civil law Iicens-
ing prize-fghting.
2. That the law was introduced
when the laws were codified and was
re-enacted and not a continued law.
Defendants counsel contended that
as the criminal law went into effect on
the I'd of last August and the license
law on the 1st of September, the Grim
inal law was repealed and they also
contended and cited evidence to show
that new laws had been added to the
statutes by the codiiers and approved
by the legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-09-18
REBELS MAY WIN YET.

Stories Coming From Cuba Make the
Spanish Cause Look Desperate.
BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 1s.-The Brit
ish steamer Taft. just in at this port
from Cuba September 10, brings news
of serious state of affairs at Banes,
the most important fruit port on the
northwestern co st. The Taft re-
ports that Banes has been evac-
uated by the Spanish after feeble
resistance; that the entire northern
section of the island is now in the
hands of the insurgents, and Gibara
itself, which is one of the strongest
and best fortified cities on the coast,
is in perilous position. although the
Spaniards have between 1000 and
5000 soldiers at this point and two
men-of-war in the harbor.
The officers of the Taft say the
whole country is up in arms, and that
everybody favors the rebels. Only
bows were left in the port of Banes to
load and unload tue vessels.