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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
OTTUMWA NEWS.

Special Correspondence of the Bystander
Michael Moslsy of Oskaloosa is in the
city repairing premises.
c. s. Ruff of Des Moines, editor OF the
Bystander, spent Sunday in tho city visit
ing friends.
Rev Watts of Centeryille occupied the
pulpit morning and evening at the Bap-
tist church last Sunday and preached to q
large congregation.
The I. B. w. r. G. met with Mrs.
Henry Elliott last week. The president
being absent, the vice president presided
The meeting was well attended and an
excellent time was had.
The Epworth League of the A. M. +
church has been reorganized and will
hold its meetings every Sunday evening
at Z O'Clock. Everybody should attend
these meetings snd make them = success
The great musical and iitsrary enter
tainment given at the A. M. +. churcf
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
MINISTER'S PROTEST.

DEs MONIES, April 2S.-On the
above date all the colored pastors
OF the city, excepting TWO, met for
the purpose of considering the ad-
visibility OF selecting colored
marshal to lead the colored Sun
day schools in the street parade
Of the State Sunday School con-
vention which is to be held in this
city in June, next. As was re-
quested Of them by some of the
white pastors on the rally com
mittee of said convention, and
after careful consideration OF the
matter, pro and con, it was de-
cided that a colored division in
said Sunday school parade would
not meet the approval of the col
ored churches and Sunday schools
schools in this city. And we, as
pastors, could not and would not,
if we could, rally them under any
such conditions. First, because
such a division is uncalled for, for
we learn that the city is already
divided up in divisions which will
take in all the schools of the city.
The membership Of each school in
this division was held to be de-
termined by its location. If a
colored school is situated in the
first division it is a member OF
that division, and SO on through
out the whole city.
Second. We, as the colored
pastors, have already stated to
our several schools that there
would be no color line drawn in
this coming State Sunday School
convention. Anda each of these
districts or divisions are to be led
by a general marshal and his
aides. and asof such the colored
schools of the city is a member of
one or the other Of these divis-
ions, there will be no need of Sc
lecting a marshal exclusively for
the colored Sunday schools.
Signed,
Rev. THos. oHNsoN,
REV. I. A. CLARK,
Rev. F. LoMAoK,
Rev. 7. REEVES.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
FASHION HINTS.

Jacket waists are popular this sea-
son.
Fashion has run riot In dress trim
mings.
Dress skirts are not quite so full as
they were.
Capes and jackets are popular spring
wraps.
Ice cream may be eaten with either
fork or spoon.
Children are to wear poke bonnetss
and one Is occasionally seen on an
adult.
Laces are more varied and elegant
than ever, with on end Of applique de-
signs on net and chiffon.
Handsome lunch cloths and buffet
covers that wash we'll are of fine linen.
bordered with renaissance lace.
There is a great choice of silver
candlesticks, but, after all, none sur
passes in beauty the colonial reproduc-
tions.
Fine checks promise to be very popu-
lar, and shot mohairs are especially
recommended.
Colonial silverware. in true octagon
shape, with novel disposition OF
beadwork and empire garlands. is the
correct thing.
A holder with loop so long that 1t
may be looped around the apron belt
may save burned fingers by being al
ways at hand.
Remember to thoroughly wash and
scrape the vegetables used in soup and
to be chary with the seasoning, which,
if overdone, gives coarse, unpleasant
flavor.
Long or one piece effects are creeping
in more and more, to the delight OF
stout figures. Under the name OF re-
dingote and princess gowns some very
pretty costumes are evolved
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

Tuesday evening was well attended, the
event peing the closing one Of a series of
entertainments given by SIX different
tribes This one was under the manage
ment o. j. w. Lee and Mrs B. Harter.
The music was very good. Mrs. J.. M.
Shelton sang beautiful solo entitled
Somebody's Son." composed by Edward
Mosley. which was rendered in = very
graceful manner. Many selections were
rendered. The reeitations by Misses
Owens, Nellie Fowler and Lottle Lee
were excellent. The contest for the
rocking chair between Mrs. j. Hamil-
ton and Mrs. Susan Henderson was won
by the former The amount each one re-
ceived was Mrs. Hamilton $l7.lO and
Mrs. Henderson $16.60. The beautiful
chair was awarded to Mrs. Hamilton.
Price Alexander and little daughter,
Edna, spent Sunpay in Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
CHARLTON NOTES.
Special Correspondent to the Bystander.

Special Correspondent to the Bystander.
CHARLTON, April o. General agent j..
L. Thompson passed through our city
Tuesday on bis way to Des Moines. We
find him to be very lnterprising and
energetic young man, eager for the sue
cess of his race. While in our city he
visited some of our people and succeeded
ia securing one substantial subscriber,
j. c. johnson. We need more such men
to represent us. Call again
Mrs. Matte Knox has returned from
Ottumwa.
Members of the A. M. E. Sunday school
are practicing for grand concert and
feast in the wilderness, to be given in the
near future. This will be a very swell
affair and we hope we will have good
attendance.
P. S. Ewn was elected as delegate to
the district grand lodge.
Rev. and Mrs Cutcher, travelling mis-
sionaries. were in the city Sunday.
Mrs. Dave Knox was in from the coun-
try Saturday.
There were several alrunaway Us last week,
one serious accident occurring Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
CITY STATISTICS.

Chicago has the largest Bohemian
colony, 25,105.
E0ston Is said to have the crookedest
streets.
Philadelphia has the largest English
eclony, 1896.
Galveston, New York and Key West
are island citios.
Kew York has the largest colony Of
Germans, 21O,723.
The tost northern city In our terri
tory ia ssitka, Alaska
Charleston, S. c.. is worth s23, 500, 900,
and owes $3.50, 900.
st. Louis is the fourth manufacturing
city In this country.
New York has the largest number OF
Austrians, 27.192.
The leading city in the manufacture
Of iron is Pittsburg.
Cincinnati is worth 1888, 751 ,45O, and
has debt of $26, 6,24O,197.
Tie estimated population OF Philadel-
phia in 1895 was 100000.
TO debt of Chicago at the beginning
of i05 was 17,772,950
TIE most southern city Of the United
Stasas is Key West.
Tie city having the longest blocks Is
said to be Louisville, KY.
New York has the Lest water supply.
Its aqueduct cost $4,000, 900.
jersey City covers twelve and one
hall square miles of territory
Beston has thilty-seven square miles
q area and 100000 population.
The assessed valuation of property in
New York City is s1,613 3,057,735.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

one who, we believe, will
serve us best. In the next
republican congress there are
questions to be settled that we are
surely interested in. The great
question that was once settled by
the battle Of grape and canister,
powder, ball, blood and death,
must be settled again by reason
in the national congress. The
federal constitution guarantees
to every state q republican form
of government, which means gov
ernment by the free and untram-
meled suffrage of majority of
those entitled to vote under the
provisions of that constitution.
Section l, article Is, says that the
rights Of the citizens of the
United States to vote shall not be
denied or abridged by the United
States or any other state on ac-
count of race, color or prey GUS
condition. Men are lynched, shot
down and burned at the stake for
this reason only. An infamous
slander upon the colored race has
been set upon the people Of the
north. These questions and 9th
ers must be met and settled. and
we must put forth every effort to
get the best men to the front. |
don't think that the people of
Iowa can do better than to send
back to congress its present mem
bers, and | hope that this district
will do its part and return to con
gress ]. A. T. Hull-with Will
liam B. Allison as president. The
Leader and other democratic pa
pers are trying to dictate the man
or men and dictated the present
administration they brought about
the results just mentioned.
T. e. BARTON.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
WASHINGTON NEWS.

Special Correspondence of the Bystander.
Washington, April 27.-Mrs. Ida Hall
has returned from Chicago. She is much
improved in health.
On last Sabbath evening Mrs. D. A.
Basfield delivered an excellent address to
the members and friends of the A. M. Z.
church, on ''Wandering Thoughts
Mrs. Abe Hall is convalescent.
Next Sabbath is Temperance day at
the A. NJ. +. church, and the young peo-
pie are preparing a nice program for the
occasion.
Quicc number of young people gath
cred at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. james
Redd on last Tuesday evening and gave
them pleasant surprise, the event being
in honor Of their tenth anniversary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
z4lNTs TO HoUsEkEEPERs.

red-hot iron will soften old putty
GO that 1t can be easily removed.
Green tea will revive rusty black lace
and render it as good as new.
soft cloth wet in alcohol is excel
lent for wiping off French plate glass
and mirrors.
The tone of the piano improves when
the instrument is moved from the wall
of the room.
A few Jumps of beeswax, wrapped
each in a bit Of old linen, and put in the
folds of a white satin gown will keep it
from turning yellow.
To remove sewing machine oil stains
rub the stain with sweet oil or lard and
let it stand for several hours; then wash
1t In soap and cold water
Coarse brooms will cut a carpet, and
although in,perceptible at first, their
ravages will at length show themselves
in the increased number of shreds, espe-
cially If the carpet be velvet pile.
A little kerosene oil rubbed briskly
over the spots on dark clothing will
brighten the garments and remove the
stains almost like magic. The kerosene
will evaporate quick and leave no stain.
When ordering meats remember that
beef, when boiled, loses one pound of
weight in every four, and when roast
ed eighteen ounces. Mutton loses even
more than beef. This should be thought
of where much meat is used.
Jewelry can be beautifully cleaned
by washing it in hot soap suds to which
few drops of ammonia have been add
ed, and then shaking off the water and
laying the jewelry in box of jewelers.
sawdlst This method leaves no mark
or scratches.
A cup of hot water taken the first
thing in the morning will often prevent
a bilious attack. Hot water as bever-
age is exceedingly wholesome. espe-
cially when the digestive organs are
weak. 1t should be taken before each
meal as we'll as after. A half teaspoon
full Of lemon juice makes 1t palatable.
II daily tub bath is eneryating, try
daily sponge bath and a tri-weekly
tub The "tubbings" should be taken
at night, In water warm or hot, accord
ing to the tastes Of the bather. The
sponge bath. which should be taken
IN the morning, should be either cold,
| or lukewarm. and should be follower
by a brisk rubbing down with irise S.us : in,
kish towel. nere lyo VIII COZ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01


there are duties to the younger
children. What a despicable
thing, masquerading as man,
who acts if he were outraged by
the advent of others into the
home, plays the bully, rather than
the tender elder brother, and
makes things unpleasant by his
boorish behavior; who looks Of
Tended when infants cry, as If his
chaste ears must only hear the
harmonies Of heaven.
Away with such! Frown on
them. Let them know that the
essential difference between Ben
edict Arnold and George Wash
ington was just this: In the case
of Arnold the individual was DOM
inant; in the case of Washington
there was life and thought tor
others. Seltishness encouraged,
develops Judas lscariot within US.
Living for others develops Jesus
Christ within us. That is the diff
ference, ultimately developed, be-
tween the sinner aud the saint,
the debauche and the devout.
Rome won her victories, wrote
her laws, and laid the foundation
Of her worldwide empire, when
her people loved their homes, and
gave social rather than individual
expression to the force Of their
lives. Her doom was never sealed
till this condition changed, and
.,le stress was removed from
the social to the individual side OF
her people. Rome's downfall was
due to nothing but her neglect Of
social obligations.
When she threw her larger So
cial self into the fires of her in
dividual lust, desire, device, and
passion. she burned the fonnda-
tons of her dominion, and
mighty wreck OF shapeless ruins
was all that was left of the once
proud mistress ofthe world. The
principle of selfsnness that killed
Rome will kill the Roman. That
which kills the Roman will kill
the American. Individualism
ruins. Selishness destroys.
Home represents the social side
of life. To neglect it is to neg
lect the most important institution
God has established. No aggre-
gatisn Of beings can take the place
Of single family in its home.
Hotel life can never be home life.
Any substitute for the home must
in the nature of things be detec-
tive. Community Life Of whatever
sort is artificial. The purest vir-
tues and excellences Of life are
nurtured in the home. Give your
time to if, give your best to it.
Do not bestow all your smiles
and best graces outside of it. Do
not bring all your cares and wor-
ries in the home. and carry all
your Joys beyond it. Let love
abound there.
Never let there be . rift within the lutte
To make all other music mute.
Be proud of every member of
it. Never be more respectful to
strangers than you are to your
own flesh and blood. Act in your
home in such a way that when
your time grows short, your
shadow lengthens out to taper
point, your entrance on another
and eternal state seems inned-
late, you will be able to appre-
ciate the fullest meaning Of those
three sweetest words n~sny IAN
Rome afd Hea-
1er Of excel L
! It costs less
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

The Dawson murder case is on
trial in the criminal division of the
district court. The defense has
set mp the plea of insanity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

There are two more candidates
for congressional honors in this
district and more to hear from.
Let the fight be open, fair and
honorable. Let the democrats do
the mud singing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
APPEAL, CoLoRED VOTERS

[ want TO ask the careful con-
slderatlon of every colored voter
in the5state of Iowa. We are now
on the eve of congressional and
and presidential contest, to my
judgment, the one that concerns
the cplored man more than any
one. For years the rights OF the
eolor4d man has been jeopardized.
For aears the paity Of which he is
a conponet sars has learned q
( lessg han We should
oS'sYn with . bestes now, and
"A for the - man-the
,4-sr.S o4aa !, Iher
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

Penn6ylvania has an Afro
American delagate-at- large to the
st. Louis convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

The board OF public works
seemed to assume that it is greater
than the power that created it,
consequently it is in court with
case.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

The contest in the St. Louis
convention will be between the
people and the politicians. The
people want Mckinley for their
leader, and as they have the act
nal work of the campaign to do,
they should have their choice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

Grant memorial exercises were
hold all over the county. Ex-
Confcderates vieing with union
soldiers in giving praise to the
soldier and statesman. Time
does not dim his illustrious career.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
COLD FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

II castor oil Is applied to a wart once
4 day for a month the wart will entirely
disappear. In many cises it will not
require so long time.
If piece OF camphor gum Is placed
in the drawer where are kept dress
waists that are trimmed with steel it
will prevent the steel from furnishing.
1t is said that if parsley is eaten with
onions or a salad containing onions
the odor of the onion will not affect the
breath. The sprig of parsley should be
eaten as you would celery.
A small pice OF candle may be made
to burn all night by putting finely
powdered salt OH it until it reaches the
black part Of the wick. A small even
light may be kept in this way.
Normwood boiled in vinegar and ap-
or bruise is an infallibIe remedy. The
affected members should afterward be
rolled in fannels to retain the heat.
An excellent remedy for a cough ia
made by slicing two lemons thin and
adding tt@ hem 10 cents worth OF
ltcorice root, one gill Of water and q
little sugar. Boil until quite thick and
strain
To stain wood to look like ebony take
a solution of sulphate of iron and wash
the wood over twice. When the wood
becomes dry apply two or three coats
of a strong decoction of logwood. Wipe
the wood dry and polish with flannel
wet in linseed oil.
Ink may be taken out of paper in the
following way If the stain is not too
old: Take a teaspoonful Of chlorinated
lime and pour over 1t just enough water
to cover it. Take piece Of old linen
and moisten it with this mixture and
do not rub, but pat the stain, and 1t will
slowly disappear. If one application
does not remove the stain let the paper
dry and then apply again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01
MORE Or LESS HUMOROUS.

Tornep. Hear about Medders losiH,
h.s wife?" Haicede: Yes, and it's too
bad. after hapins had TO winter her. -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
A.: Il knew your father, the old
soap boiler, very WELL" Parvenue;
"Ah, yes; soap boiling was one of his
hobbies. '-Taglicher Anzeiger..
Bridget, you've broken as much
china this month as your wages
amount to. Now. how can we prevent
this occurring again?' "Oi don't know.
mum, unless yez raises me wages. -
Life
The policeman: "Hil there, you dago.
let up on the nagur. Wot's he been a.
doin?" The Italian: "Lemme alone!
licka de mig. He one Abyssin. His pee
pie killa my countrymen. / avenge.
Viva ia!''-Pittsburg Bulletin.
..If things don't get better" said the
shoe clerk to his fellow slaves, Il am
going to change my boarding house.
Way, they had mutton so old for dim
ner that the landlady didn't have the
nerve to call it lamb. indianapolis
Journal.
Mrs. A.: 81 am surprised that your
husband earns so little if he works as
hard as you say. What does he do?"
Mrs. b.. "The last thing he did was to
calculate how many times clock licked
in the course of 1000 years. ."-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
The poor woman's husband had died,
and couple of neighbors called to of
fer their sympathy, finding the newly
made widow at the dinner table. "Ah,"
said the widow, Il have been weeping
since o'clock this morning, and as soon
as have eaten my dinner I am going
to begin again -F'liegende Blaetter.
Garrulous boarder: "For ten years
my habits were as regular as clock
work. rose at the stroke of s. hall
an hour later l sat down to breakfast.
at / was at work, dined at IL, ate at
aid was in bed at $3.50; ate only hearty
fooG and wasn't i'll a single day. Sar-
castle boarder: Dear me! And what
were you in for?" (Awful silence. y
Pick-Me-Up.
Mr.. Higgins and Miss Dimple had
been discussing marriage III an imper-
sonal manner, when the young lady an-
nounced her preference In this way:
"The man MARI ssst be handsome.
ytitho - W sss ClsiLfs yer. =
Nfrs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

.-strrun Is not encourac-
niarilv ;nejsS;,s hat unless She is peeu.
no srol,aai, hrsgsxa,.e sls a,f' y
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Dennison Review:

Dennison Review: VIII
YOU abandon your convictions9
Will you refrain from agitation'
We reply First: Never abandon
your convictions, except, as you
change yor own mind taught by
reason and experience. Secondly:
Work and teach the truth as you
see it, within your own party, as
long as you have faith in its hon
esty, and agree with it in the ma
jority of its aims and objects.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

The three policemen who were
parties to the shooting of an Afro
American while securely under ar
rest. have been dismissed from
the force. The grand jury should
have done its duty long ago and
the dismissal by the mayor would
have been unnece ssary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

IT is QUICKLY slI haSs s asa sGa ag, Gahg,
Rsr eoiored
as ave as CURED IY Ta3= ss g
Aadss sasr a sw ~ sa saaa.@.aa
~ geaap usEsoA AL NSssEM Esa s KAH zAsA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-01

The city council met Tuesday
and did great deal of business.
A resolution was offered with a
view of purchasing the water
works. The attempt to reduce
salaries failed. Several proposi-
tions were made in regard to the
Sixth avenue bridge and peti-
ton presented for the same. VIM.
Tomlin was confirmed as janitor
Of the fire department building at
q salary Of $45 per month.
The herald., 1896-12-19
MIsJOINDER NOT FATAL.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1S-A mis-
joinder of parties defendant does not
of necessity invalidate a complaint.
That was the gist of the decision in the
case of Hughson against Crane decided
by the supreme court today. The plain;-
IFS brought an action against Crane,
collector of the Turlock irrigation dis.
trict to restrain him from selling certain
lands belonging to the plaintiffs for de-
Eault In the assessment of the district.
The demurrer to the complaint, alleging
mistoinder, was sustained, from which
the plaintiffs appealed. The supreme
court says that it was not necessary to
Joint owners of the bonds with the de-
fense because it was not shown that they
were bona fide purchasers.
The herald., 1896-12-19
STILL A CANDIDATE
De Young Still Desires a Little Cabinet
Portfolio

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-The at
tention of Representative Loud of Cali
fornia was tonight called to the publish
ed statement that at a meeting of the
Republican members of the delegation
from California in the house on Wednes-
day he had withdrawn the name of Hon.
NJ. II. de Young for recommendation for
a place in the cabinet of President elect
Mckinley, with the statement that he
had authority from Mr.. de Young to say
he did not desire place in the cabinet
Mr.. Loud manifested a disinclination
to talk about the matter, but he did
emphatically deny that he had with
drawn Mr.. de Young's name. He said
further, that he had no communication
with Mr.. de Young on the subject, that
no names were presented" for endorse.
ment at the meeting. and that conse-
quently none could be withdrawn. ant
that the ballot was conducted withou
any names being presented.
The herald., 1896-12-19
GROVER AND THE DUCKS

GEORGETOWN, S. C., Dec. 1S.-The
naptha launch Water Lily came up frcsn
the presidents headquarters this after
noon bringing DR.. O'Reilly and Capt.
Lamberton, who came to inform Mayor
Morgan of Mr.. Cleveland's acceptance
of George town, asking for the oppor-
of the invitation extended bt the citizens
tunity of again showing their regard for
him. The schedule arranged for bring
ing the party into Georgetown on the
tender Wisteria Is at 4 o'clock tomor-
row afternoon. The president will be
conveyed to the old historic building the
"Winyah Indigo hail." in which place he
will hold public reception. After
wards he and party will drive into the
depot, where they will board the special
car for Washington. which should be
reached Sunday morning.
The shooting has been exceptionally
fine. Mr.. Cleveland bagged yesterday
fifty-eight ducks and only three less than
on Wednesday. Tomorrow morning also
will be spent on the marsh.