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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
Partisanship and Politics.

Thank God, men are becoming every
year more patriotic and less partisan
in their thinking and voting. We are
learning that politics is the business OF
every citizen, and not merely the bust
ness of would-be office holders. 1t is as
truly theft to appropriate to our pri-
vate concerns time that should be ex-
pended in understanding the affairs OF
state as it is to appropriate money
AS men realize that and study for
themselves the questions OF govern
ment, they will vote less according to
party and more according to principle
and the best interests of the country
The time will come when a man will
as little boast of never changing his
party as Of never changing his shirt
Rev. William F. Rick, Lutheran, Will
Transport, Pa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
NEWTON NOTES.

Special Correspondence of the Bystander
Mrs. G. A. Brown, Of Murphy,
spent Sunday IN the city.
Mr.. Hndson's family are re-
joicing over the arrival OF a little
daughter.
Miss Helen Blackwell, who is
attending college in Grinnell is
home on vacation.
Miss Maude Walker and the
Misses Green spent a delightful
day at the beautiful country home
of Mrs. @. Brown.
Rev. Walden was in Colfax last
week.
An attempt is being made to
organize a Sunday school normal
class in this city.
Miss Phoebe Lucas Of Aurora,
H., will visit the Green home III
their near future.
Rumor has it that the Myster-
ious Five will give a very swell
entertainment next week.
The band boys will give an ice
cream social Saturday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

Mrs. Henry Clay and family
OF Kentucky have arrived in the
city to make this city their future
home.
Miss Grace Smith has returned
to her home in Missouri.
Mr.. Alfred Beaty's house was
burned down on the first Of the
week, most of the contents being
consumed.
Charles Brooks of Keokuk is in
this city.
A lawn social was given at the
home of Mrs. Tally's on Thursday
evening.
Avery Pierson was a Sunday
visitor.
Mr.. Cell, who has been attend
ing college here will leave soon
for his home in Mexico. Mo.
Mrs. LaCour and baby will
soon leave to visit parents in Des
Moines.
Mrs. Watts has returned from
her visit RIGalesburg.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
The Sign OF Safety.

To realize how much we owe to that
which Christianity has made common,
we must imagine ourselves without it.
Certain things which now we pass by
without thought or comment would
take on new value under other circum-
stances. This was proved by the eX-
perience of some sailors shipwrecked
near an island which some of the crew
had heard of as being occupied by can
nibals.
They landed, therefore, in great fear.
Perceiving none of the natives, they
hauled their boat upon the beach, and
sought the shelter of the adjacent
woods, In hopes of finding fruits or
berries for subsistence But once in
the woods their fears increased, They
moved stealthily along, alarmed at the
cracking of the dry branches beneath
their feet. and at every unusual rust
ling of the leaves. Death seemed to
tpeak in every sound, and to leer upon
them through every opening glade Of
the forest. Cold sweats gathered on
their Drowned brows, and more
than once they halted and considered
on the propr:ety of returning to their
boat. But as often they resolved to
advance, especially as they found
themselves ascending wooded hill,
which they hoped might furnish them
a nook or cave in which to hide
Thus trembling, they proceeded.
They approached its summit, which
was bold and rocky; the foremost Of
the party ventured from the shelter OF
the trees to view the island. eau
tiously he stole, step by step, to the
mountains brow. until his eyes caught
sight of the village below. Then he
literally sprang into the air, clapped
his hands and shouted;
Safe! safe! safe.'
What is the matter?" asked his
companions, who thought him crazy,
1--WE are safe, tell you! We are
safe!" he replied, pointing to the vii
lage on the plain below.
Looking down, the now joyful sea
men beheld church lifting its modest
front above the huts of the natives.
Then they shared in the transport Of
their companion. They leaped, they
wept, they embraced. They knew by
that church that the missionary was
there They knew that where he lived
cordingly descended to the plain, and
found, instead of a cruel death, a
hearty, generous hospitality.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
From tho Rams Horn.

We best please men when we ask for
the least, but we best please God when
we ask for the most.
1t takes the devil long time to find
out that he never makes anything by
opposing a Christian.
Shouting in church is sometimes one
kind of religion, while paying the
preachers back salary is another.
The devil will soon be on very good
terms with the man who has begun to
admire his own piety,
When skeptic TELLS you that so and
so Is in the Bible, always ask him for a
chapter and verse.
The greatest waste of time we can be
guilty of in this world, is to neglect to
prepare for the next
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
osKALooSA NOTES.

Special Correspondence to the Bystander.
Messrs. George Douglass ano
Mr.. Jamison have opened up
store and ice cream parlor on First
avenue. Patronize them ano
read their advertisement in this
paper.
Elder Smoothers of Indiana is
with us, assisting in the camp
meeting. His sermons are Logical
and interesting.
Mrs. MaryMurry, and Mrs
Bell Canady will start tomorrow
for Philadelphia, where they will
spend several months with rela-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Laura Hawkins enter
tanned few friends this week in
honor of Mesdames hurry and
Canady.
Mesdames frankie Marshall and
Emma Jones are on the sick list.
Uncle Peter Higgins, vel
known and highly respected Cit.
zens of this place died Saturday,
and was buried Monday. Sym
pathy is expressed for the be
reaved parents.
Mrs. Richardson and Miss Ida
Palmer have returned home after
visiting Mrs. Cora Jones a few
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
The Purpose Of the Father.

Through the whole of every life
however varied in experience" say!
Bishop John Vincent. there runs ont
unifying cord binding all parts togeth
er; cord of gold. firm and sure
If one will but grasp and cling to it
This cord Is purpose, the gracious pur
pose of the Father, our Father. Tha
purpose turns joy and sorrow alike
into opportunity. Blessed purpose o
the Father! 1t binds aching heart ant
rejoicing heart to the infinite hear
that loves with Cnchanging and eter
nal love. 1t carries current of ligh
that makes bright the day of darkness
and that makes. brighter the day O
light"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26

Following is an interesting letter re-
ceived by Jacob Howard from his half
sister, Mamie j. Flanders.
UTICA, Miss. May 26.-MR. HowARr:
AS understand your object in having
me write to you was TO know OF the edu-
tional progress of the colored people Of the
state of Mississippi. will say the color
ed people are making rapid progress
along the line of education. The number
Of colored pupils enrolled in the public
schools is about 1900, besides there are
no less than $50 high. The Alcorn Me-
chanical college at Rodney, the Tongalor
university at Tongalor and the Rush uni
versity, and state normal school at
Holly Springs are partly supported and
governed by the state and furnish free
education to the pupils as mechanics and
teachers. There are numerous academies
and colleges under private management.
The Tongalor university, of which ! am
student, is the leading school in the
state. 1t is carrying on complete
college course, turning out sixty-tive
graduates within ten years. We had
seven graduates from the preparatory
classical course this year, Miss Anna l..
Harris Of Green's Crossing received the
valadictory and will take up her work as
missionary in Turkey for the American
Missionary association in September.
Our senior class of '96 and '97 has thirty
two members. The people as whole
are trying to climb the Ladder, and we
have many perseverent young men and
women that are progressing rapidly.
MAMIE j. FLANDERS
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Limitations Of wrons-poIns.

We hear much of the limitations i'm
posed by goodness. How about those
imposed by badness? Joseph's broth
ers, though starving, were afraid to
go to Egypt for corn because man
dwelt there whom they had wronged.
Arnold's misdeeds shut him out OF the
NOSE glorious land under the sun.
Judas crime forbid him look again at
Him in whom he might have found life
and joy and peace. The man who
does not pay his bills dare not walk
the streets Of his own city or live in
his own house with the freedom OF the
honest man. And so there are rooms,
and garments, and towns, and coun-
tries, and joys and truths we flee from
as though pursued by the pest-all be-
cause associated with some wrong
deed Of our lives.-Rey. William f.
Rick, Lutheran, Williamsport, Pa.
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49, oTHs:

Special Correspondent to the Bystander.
Every body is we'll pleased with the
bsstander.
he party given by Mrs, R. Richmond
was veil attended. Your scribe was not
able toattend on account of sickness.
We hid quite rain Sunday and Mon
day.
Mr.. Effod Omsley of Lucas was in the
city Sunday.\
The meeting of the citizens OF the city
to prepare for the Fourth was flat
failure.
We were favored with band concert
Friday night.
The fishing party las Thursday caught
SO many fish that they olld hardy carry
them. Go again.
Mrs. 6. D. Newman his few good
points after all pointed shos.
Rumor says there will be another pic
mic soon.
Rev. Romuus Richmond preached at
the Baptist church Sunday night.
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SHOULD YOU NEED
BLAIR THE FLORfs
Notice of incorporation

Notice is hereby given that the Nc
Arms Company has been organized as
poratlon under and by virtue OF the la
Iowa, for pecuniary profit.
The name OF corporation is the s'Mc
Arms Company and It's principal place for
acting business is at Des MONIES, Polk co
Iowa.
Section 2. The general nature OF the
! ness to be transacted by this company
manufacture and sale OF fire arms incl
and supplies and the purchase, sale or ief
property OF every name and nature tina
be useful in the transaction of It's business
Sec. 3. The capital stock shall be ~
Preferred, ana SlU0-O00. Common stock,
shall be divided into 5000 shares of 500;
and when issued shall be fully paid and
aSSeSSable.
The preferred stock shall be entitled
first lien upon the assets of this corpora i
any distribution thereof, and also to a n
ence IN dividends, provided, however
when the net profits are sufficient to pay
cent per annum on all stock issued, then a
capital stock preferred and commonO
share equally and at the same rate in the
ment of dividends,
The common stock may be increased, bl
preferred stock can not be increased.
Dividends are payable semi annually {
net profits of the corporation
Sec. l. The preferred stock shall be s,
par. 500 shares may be sold at once and Ii
on payment therefor.
Sec. 5. This corporation may comm
business on the goth day OF February, 1886
continue for twenty years unless sooner
solved by the vote of three fourths of the
holders, and it shall have the power OF rel
as provided by statHte,
Sec. 8. The affairs of this corporation
be managed by a board of directors of IN
than three nor more than seven stoce Sol
who shall be elected by the stock holders ,
annual meeting OF the corporation, which
be held at the office of the corpol alton n
Moines, Iowa, on the first Thursday nfte
lirst Monday Of june, each year, ut 3 y
and they shall hold their Office until thefl
cessors are elected and qualified. Each s
OF sto3k issned shall be ntitled to vote.
directors Shall elect from their own nun
president vice president, secretary and I
urer, who shall perform the duties requir
them by the board of directors. Until the
annual iaeeting of the corporation the FOL
lag NAMED persons shall constitute the b
Of directors and officers, to wits Presto
Thos. H. Gault, vice president, W. G. n
gcmery; secretary, w, ID. Condit; treas
S. N. Mclean,
Sec. {. The highest amount of indebted
20 which this corporation shall at at t.. md
lected shall not exceed two thirds of its IA
stock issued
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ALBA NOTES.
,sponaence OF the nystan der.


Special Correspondence of the Bystander
Star Tabernacle, No. 50, gave
an ice cream social at Perry Hall
Friday evening. All present en-
]oyed themselves.
A number of Abba are prepar-
ing to give a concert at Forster,
Iowa.
Abba republicans gave their
first rally Saturday evening.
Messrs. Sheppard, j. L. Thomp-
son and Hardy passed through the
city en- route to Des Moines Sat
urday morning.
Mr., Randolf and son, OF Hite-
man, were in town on business one
day this week.
There will be an excursion from
Abba to Oskaloosa next Sunday.
Many Abba people contemplate
paying that city visit.
Master Warn Miner, one OF our
bright colored lads, is employed
by the Abba Cornet Band as their
drum major. He will accompany
them to Fairfield July 4.
Rev. Rhinehart lett here on
Wednesday for Charitan.
Mrs. Susie Snoddy has returned
from her visit at OskaloOsa.
A number of people were in
from the country on Tuesday.
u. S. Jones and wife, accom-
panied by little Garnet Smith ar
rived in the city Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
Suggested Subjects of Prayer.

Worlds Christian Endeavor Prayer
Chain Covenant fusting in the
Lord Jesus Christ and realizing the
untold blessing of fervent, united
prayer we, the individual links in the
Worlds Christian Endeavor Prayer
Chain Covenant, agree to make It
our practice to offer q petition for one
another and for the cause Of Christian
Endeavor every day. We also promise
to endeavor to bear In mind at the
usual time of our daily devotions the
particular cause which is brought to
the attention OF the Prayer Chain each
month as the object of our united petit
ton
July.-For World Wide Christian
Fellowship. Pray that the fellowship
typified by the Christian Endeavor
movement, based on fidelity to Christ
and loyalty to ones own church, may
prevail and that it may be greatly
promoted by the International Con-
vention at Washington.
August-For Young Christians
Away from Home Pray that as they
are scattered by the vacation season,
the knowledge of Christ may be spread
abroad by them, and that their con-
sistent lives may everywhere tell for
the Master.
September.-Fo the Christian Sab
bath. Pray that 1t may be preserved
to those that come after us as day of
rest and worship and spiritual refresh
ment.
October-For our Missionaries in
the Field, Both Home and Foreign.
Pray especially for those laboring in
hard, discouraging and perilous fields.
Pray for the volunteers" who are
making ready to go to the front.
November For Our Country. Pray
for the nation of which you are citi-
zen, whichever that nation may be,
that it may be a God fearing, law
abiding, Christian land. Pray for
every wise effort Of the young people
to advance true Christian citizenship.
December For More Complete Con-
secration. Pray that the month cele-
brated, the world around, as Christ's
natal month, may be marked by the
gift of multitude of young hearts to
Him, and by the more complete conse-
Grafton of all His people to His service.
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Man,a Resources.

What wonders we are! What capa-
bilities we have! What resources ours!
Resources of thought, resources Of
love, resources of energy. We may
draw upon them, but we cannot ex-
haust them, They are inexhaustibe.
The powers within us are of Cod, for
we are Gods children DR.. Puff
fer, universalist, Salem, Mass.
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Gods Country.

There has always been God since
the world began, of one kind or an
the nations have advanced in civiliza-
ton. What we need in this land Is to
have more of that which was the spirit
Of our fathers. II this generation
could have the realization Of the power
of God that they had in those days,
then we would have a country that
would be Gods country-Rev. Oren
Root, Congregationalist, Clinton, N. Y,
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noS,r MISS THE GAME.

Between Des Meines and st. Joseph
league clubs at ST. Joseph. Sunday, June
2Sth. Special train on the Chicago Great
Western (Maple Leaf route) leaves Des
Moines at 80 a. NJ. Fare 50 for the
round trip w. II. Long, City Passenger
Agent. youngermsn block, Des Moines.
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ANNUAL OUTING.

OF the letter B. social club Sunday, June
2Sth. Special train to st. Joseph, via
Chicago Great Western railway. Fare,
50 for the round trip. Great time. Don't
miss it. w. H. Long, City Ticket Agent,
Youngerman Block.
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ANAL ~ still. 4
doom u 1UiIow that Christ has either
lost or withdrawn his miraculous
power from the world. The miracu-
lous element has been taken out Of the
world, 1t has only changed its sphere
Of operation. In the days of old 1t was
applied to the bodies Of men; in these
days 1t displays it's power in the hearts
and lives of menRev. Alexander
Laird, Presbyterian, New Bedford.
Mass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
Unity.

Christian unity can only come on
some plan of federation with Christ as
the center and soul of all. Union is
greatly to be desired, but it must be a
union in diversity, not mere uniform
ity. The safeguard of our churches is
not the letter of the creed, but the
spirit that giyeth life.-Rev. A. Had
den.
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Mira cles.

There are many people who would
have us believe that the age Of mira
tles is past and that Christ has ceased
to exercise his miraculous power in the
world. We grant that the miraculous
element is not so strilyingly displayed
in these as in the days Of Christ's
flesh. The blind are not receiving
their sight, neither are the lame being
made to walk, nor the flead being
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26
Religious Example.

Nine people i'll ten read religion from
the lives of Christians and not from
the Scriptures This is what the great
apostle meant when he wrote: 'Ye are
my epistles. Rev. George P. Mains.
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7ty committee met at the Slavery
Wednesday evening and selected
g $500 I'm Swing officers: A. T. Fleming,
IreiF foo il; w. T. Shaver, secretary, AID
Erika does Iartin, treasurer. Mr.. Fleming
|Rter for irIected by vote OF 80 yeas TO
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26

Capital published Rev. Reeves
soinal re Race Problem last week.
~ ne Slime in recent years such a
o,a y been paid to an Afro
49, w ~ utter by leading news
- u'ooiilefs. The subject was well
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26

Wicou Brown has returned home
u pleasant visit Of four weeks
II in st, Louis.
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-. PANTS A. NJ. f. church. Sec

,fee ~ Paul's A. NJ. E. church, Seed o nd
2 s. er streets, Rev. T. Reeves, p.lr.
va ay school at 8 p M, I. E. BAH
: ~ Fintendent; Epworth League meethss
atiii'h ', M: preaching at 1920 a. m, sub
81 !. If Christ be truly lifted up by hi
,es 49, III he will draw the world Of man
up with 70 MN at P NJ suo)eel' lnris
rlend OF sinners. GOOD music py
=. All invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26

Birney expects to leave for
limbuay, where she will visit rela-
tlded ads.
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One Fare for the Round Trip to Wash
ington, d. c.
Tickets on sale July 3rd, 9TH, 9Th, 9th.
and Up via Wabash Line. For NORMA
-. i-u5,fo,,r4h e+ot H.
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~ iolmes went to Oskaloosa,
ken iomeet her husband on his
~ ssissippi.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-06-26

an =. Afternoon club will meet
N In Ben Holmes, July :. All
&c, eitluested to be present.
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IS other ia Hudlin arrived home Tues
= - Pres ahillipsburg, Kansas. She was
81 - g led by her mother, Mrs. Lewis
Mrs. Hudlin has been very
- slowly recovering.
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D. Dial ~
frado IVA ldkcS.
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lost ha movement on foot for an
Z Nias,bacue August 4. The Afro
OF Youngstown have charge
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bodo,cobs won the tenth prize in
1t was very handsome
har,eais was his first contest.
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loo. was at the st. Louis con-
/ "unc.t many old friends from
CITY. ri
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Helm Your Pastor.

rs 1t necessary to add" says the
Congregationalist "that every Chris
tian should pray earnestly for the pas
tor, should hold his honor dear, and
if possible, should defend him faith
fully when adversely criticised? On,
word more-help your pastor when
you are sure that he has made some
mistake. not by condemning him in
your family or before others, but by
going straight to him for a frank
brotherly, prayerful talk. Whether
you part on terms Of entire agreemen,
or not, you will separate with true,
and better mutual understanding"
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) slowly recovering
4 COOP THING

- l9es she'd along. Letter B. excursion
saed bseph Sunday. June -. Two
so week 81 the round trip via. the Maple
soYidencer. H. Long, City Ticket Agent,
hcrs- Naei eLnan block.
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:, s'oie H. Cobb an intelligent Centerville
4, l w U .ted man, vas the sole representative
4 aavei IS race attending the county conyen-
7 in X as delegate he came as Inc repre-
.ative OF the 1000 colored people OF
.whateve,anoose county, whom, he states, are
republicans. Mr.. Cobb is secretary OF
hg Chi Colored Republican club of Center
liplIomale
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Comegysn was out on the road
Book
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" was St. Louis visitor at
= convention. He had a
that G.
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T HE AIR
WASH GOODS

Thousands upon thousands OF yards have
been sold by us SO far dong this sale, but
there's yet enough to fill the entire center
of our store, affording ample light and
room for us to properly display the goods.
and for alt customers to see them az they
should be seen-as the valnes merit.
AS we have said before, it's easy enough
to advertise, but It's hard to make the
advertisement stick, or count for any
thing. or pay for itself, unless you have
the goods and values to do it with. Don't
take our wo I'd for it. See them for your
self.
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East Side Baptist people gave

s.. Has;le East Side Baptist people gave a
E secretaet meeting at Greenwood Park.
N and ce were large number present, and
!. and exercises were very appropriate and
esting. Three services We're held.
.se meetings are advantageous and
: ner orathe canopy of heaven is clear and
her hand aO,oo ,.. 'aeie = az aua ona. -.
he emph, u. Niiiiriiis IS inc naru WORKING
spraved 81 of this church.
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= Two clber of Afro. Americans
adams .,eph on the excursion.