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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21
Aroused in Other States.

Illinois State Capital: The col
ored vote, S of Colorado, after care
fully surveying the situation from
all sides, have awakened to the
full knowledge of their Importance
in the politics Of that state, and
they are now asking each other,
in the language Of Flanagan of
Texas, ''What are we here fcr!"
And the answer seems to be that
they are ''here'' just at present to
secure a colored representative on
the state ticket of one of the par
ties Of that state. They claim that
with three parties in the field, the
1000 colored voters Of the state
hold the balance Of power and they
believe that with the judicious use
of a little activity they can secure
for their people the recognition
which is their due. With $4,000
more votes, the colored people of
Illinois should wake up and see if
they, too, are not here for some
thing more than the privilege of
casting their ballots.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

It is wrong to charge all, or
even half, Of the prejudice to which
we are subjected, to the white peo-
pie. It is too often due to the
morbid desire of some "big Ike"
to have his name lifted up regard
less of the effect upon his people.
Before falling into line with every
thing proposed by selfappointed
leaders careful investigation
should be instituted and see wheth-
er or not it will be dangerous
precedent should it succeed. The
yeople are intelligent enough not
to give themselves over to the
mercies of unscrupulous leaders.
Apply investigation to every prop
osition and be not timid in main
tanning your position. .-Ft. w orth
Item.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

that Muchakinock will lend her
support to representative men and
use every honorable means to ac-
complish his selection. | think
the same is true OF all the Afro
Americans of Mahaska county.
We appreciate the force and
frankness with which you have ad
vocated the uplifting Of our rice
along all lines in this state, and
nothing shows SO disinterested and
unselfish race pride as this effort
to urge our political recognition in
the national convention.
In good many respects we of
Iowa are behind some of our adj
Joining states. The causes are
various that tend to foster this
stagnation and lethargic condition,
but perhaps the selfish desire of
one to receive all for himself, and
if he cannot secure it use his best
efforts to defeat his brother, is the
most marked and serious. Sell
fishness and envy seems to be the
ruling motive. The fight to obtain
a representation in the national
convention must be a united one
to be Of any force, but the selfish
greed Of a few politicians will not
in any way represent Iowa's col
ored voters.
Mnchakinock will support a
good man for the position and will
work to that end, and whatever
others may do IN this direction.
We will be found at our post when
the time comes. L. A. WILEs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21
FOUND 1T WAS NO USE.

They Quit When They Discovered -
Was a Yank.
Governor Matthews is telling a good
story he heard in the South recently,
SAYS the indianapolis Journal. In =
valley in the northern part OF Georgia,
between two mountains, which shut out
all communication with this outside
world, there lived an old planter who.
while an ardent adherent of the South
ern cause, was too badly crippled by
infirmities to shoulder a musket and
march barefooted But he had con
whom he sent. and after the boy had
disappeared down the road the old man
waited for the news of the strife. OecA-
sionally rur1ors of Southern victoriee
would float over the mountains and the
old man-Uncle S., he was called
would rejoice and take an unusually
large dose Of mint julep. At other times,
when reverse news came and it was re-
ported that the gray had been turned
back. the old man would bitterly n
sment and use the same remedy for grte1
and sorrow that he used to quiet HIS
Joy Through it all he had abundant
faith in the ultimate victory OF the son-
federate army, and any doubt expr ressed
would meet with stern rebuke.
The years wore on and news failed to Il
arrive The valley was deserted ana
there was no one to learn the course -
events The old man smoked his pipa
and waited impatiently for news. One
morning as he sat on the front porch.
with his pipe, far down the dusty road
appeared the form of solitary pedee-
trian. Gradually he approached ana
the feeble vision of the aged piantef
recognized his long-absent son. TIC
puffs from the pipe came thick and fAas
but this was only the sign Of eagernee1S
or nervousness displayed. The gefs
swung open and the soldier walk'sd NJ.
and sat down on the steps.
"Mornin', Jim," said the old man
"Mornin', pap was the quiet ~
sponse. ,
"Shot2" ys i lail ist ~
Mop Il 4 iet.'I issiftEs
"Sick?" III q II ssss 3ss
Mop"
The old man reached behind him AZ
stout club, which he used as cans ~ "a
"Jim," he said, neryously; Jim. Y
didn't desert ?''
"No; we're whipped. " Ss5
.sWhat?"
Eyes, we're whipped. Lee has suf
renSer with his army and We Al ~ a
down our guns. VA
The osd man jabbed with his cAns
fly for minute, and then. lOokiAxx 4
with trouSted expression, asked
.'Jim, how'd it happcn!'
"Well, pap, we all fit our BET
we guy EN- h as long as It - &
even shake, but we all found out
the Lord wus Yank an Il 49, N
use. We laid down our guns anss&1
home"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

Negro School Accommodation
Savannah ga Tribune: For
ten years we have been clamoring
for a new building for the colored
children of the city. Our prayers
have been heard in part by the
temporaryestablishment ola school
in the rented hall of the Working
mems Union associ. ton on East
Broad street, which was never in
tended for school building. What
the colored children badly need is
a building with modern improve
ments near the southwestern part
Of the city. To erectsuch build
ing would not cost such large
sum, especially if the board Of edu-
cation would consider that it has
never purchased a lot, and only
erected one frame building for the
colored children. Among the
whites there are seven schools, one
high and one night school, nine in
all, and plans have been submitted
for another, while among the col
ored there are only three, and not
one of them is in any fit condition
for its purpose. Let the board o.
education act magnanimously and
do the right thing by the colored
! people, remembering that educa
ton makes the best kind OF citi
zens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

B. O. Hanger in this issue an
nounces himself as a candidate for
the nomination Of the republican
city convention for the office of city
auditor. He is an old and highly
respectable citizen Of Des Moines,
is an ex-soldier and is republican
tried and true. He has taken an
unusual interest in politics and if
elected would give the people a
good, economical and prosperous
administration. Mr.. Hanger is
making an honorable fight on party
lines and his friends of former years
are rallying to his support. He
asks his friends to support his can
didacy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

The attempt to read men out of
the republican party because they
are alleged to have run for mayor
on an Independent ticket at some
time during the existence of this
mundane sphere should be made
by men who are consistent. Men
and newspapers should seek the
jewel OF consistency. If news
paper advocates the election of a
man to the United States senate
who run on and defeated the reg
ular republican nominee for the
legislature, can it consistently say
anything in opposition to a man
who failed in an attempt to be
mayor Of the town on an inde-
pendent ticket?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

a memorial has been presented
to the governor and Legislature OF
Mississippi in regard to division
OF the school fund. If there is
anything genuine southerner de
tests it is school house for Ne.
groes. They know that they can
not retain their alleged superiority
very long if they open the school
houses, with equal facilities, to the
blacks
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

We desire to call attention to
candidate for assessor. This
man is F. A. French, who was
born in this city, educated and
reared to manhood under the be-
nign influences of Iowa's metropo-
lis. He is a hard working, honest
man, and owing to exposure was
compelled to give up his vocation,
that of gardener, and seek indoor
labor. He has been a faithful en-
ploye of the Iowa Seed company
for three years. Mr.. French has
always been an active worker in
republican ranks and has never
sought office. If elected he will
serve the best interests of Polk
county's tax payers. His qualifi-
cations are of the best.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

The young men and young wo-
men should seek employment as
clerks, bookkeepers, etc. The
court house and city hall is full of
them. Do not ask for places on ac.
count of color, but as American citi-
zens. Go in to win in an equal
race with all competitors. When
all are recognized on their rights
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

Hugh Singleton, an Afro-Amer-
lean, Of Decatur, ILL.,, is now serv-
ing his eighth year as member
OF the Republican State Central
committee of that state. We
would respectfully call the atten-
ton of Iowa republicans to this
fact.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21
ONLY AFRO AMERICAN REPUBLICAN PAPER IN IOWA,

The Seattle wash J Daily Re
publican is one of the brightest
and newsiest papers Of the west
It has been good weekly, and
has now changed to an excellent
daily. Success to it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

for every dollar received, is com
PEELED, or reasonably expected, To-
make his political or religious
belief correspond with that Of his
employer-then we say vigorous
means should be adopted to change
such conditions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

When colored men allow their
cupidity to get the better of their
judgment and sacrifice for their
own selfish purposes, the interests
OF the people who have trusted
them, their downfall is at hand,
and we have no tears to she'd
Richmond Planet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

There are queer arguments pre-
sented to Afro-Americans in order
to convince them of the soundness
Of political doctrine or the fitness
of a candidate. For instance, a
man has labor which he places on
the market which he sells to the
highest bidder. The employer
hires the man because he needs
him and his labor will be profitable
not because Of sweet charity
The law of supply and demand
will to some extent regulate the
wages paid. IF an employer has
100 men he has use for them and
their labor amounts to SO many
dollars and cents as profits. There
is not a good business man in the
country who hires men at a loss.
The sale of labor has no connection
whatever with principle. A laborer
may be a Democrat, Republican or
even Populist but the employer
can not reasonably expect to con-
troll political actions because he has
given days, weeks or months Of
employment.
Yet such sophistry is presented
to Afro-Americans as reasonable
basis for determining the right OF
wrong of certain political or relig-
Gus actions. When things reach
such a state that man whe
labors, and evidently gives value
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

Mrs. Fannie B. Williams has
been admitted to the Chicago Wo-
mans club. Mrs. Ida B. Wells
Barnett Of the Chicago Conserva-
tive has not heard of this fact ap-
parently. The field occupied by
the two women is very different.
Mrs. Williams is thoroughly a
woman Of literature, while Mrs.
Barnett occupies another position,
that of an advocate. Both have
done well and merit praise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21
A Rarc bird.

T.
The rarest species Of bird ~ -
and one which is almost extinct
lts home in the jungles Of South ~
lea. This ornithological curiosity
known to science as the palamedFA4 4
auda, and to the common people 81
horned screamer." As rara
nothing cold excel the cornuda, un
it should be the accidental discover
living moa, or an epinornis. Butt
Of the bird books even let YOU NJ
that such horned paradox ever
listed, let alone telling you TINT lh
specimens Of the queer creature Are
casionally met with. The only dne
in captivity in North America, tf3
writer was not misinformed, IS thaf
longing to the aviary OF the PhiH
phia Geological gardens, and whic
rived in this country about three
ago. The creature is about the 81
a full grown turkey hen, and OF ah
ish brown color. One OF ita q
guished peculiarities is rufie OF
and white which surrounds the ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21
Frank Pelton is a candidate 70

Frank Pelton is candidate for
reelection to the office Of city en-
gineer. During his official career
he has served the interests of our
citizens we'll and by his untiring
efforts has placed Des Moines on a
par with other cities Of its class.
He has given employment to one
of the best young Afro-Americans
in the city and has shown dispo-
sition to help deserving people
and voters. If elected he will be
better able to promote the city's
interests and if his future record
can be judged by the past he is
certainly the right man in the right
place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

Thomas Waters, who has for a
number Of years held the office OF
city auditor, is a candidate for re-
election. He has long been iden-
tilted with the best element of the
city government and is not ruled by
any class or clique His actions
are those of a far-seeing, conserva-
tive official and he has the courage
of his conviction. During his Off
cial life as auditor he has saved the
city over $4,000. True republi-
canism is his watchword and he
has made for himself a clean record.
Mr.. Waters is man of integrity
and business principles and if
elected city auditor all voters and
citizens can rest assured the city's
interests will be well guarded.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21
Auriferous sand in HIS CRAY

Auriferous Sand In His CraW
People are now digging for 81
Franklin county. Several days
Charles McCune found some sre
gold in the craw of turkey M
lad won at rattle. He sent y
to Prof. Orton, the state geologiy
pronounced 1t gold, but said th4
Of the sand from which the g04
should have been sent along
that some conclusion might 6
as to the presence of more OIL
in the same bed. The rest Of
tents of the craw, however,
thrown away and the sand A
be furnished. The gobbler did
ing along two small streaM
unite at the Canal Wincheats
Cincinnati Tribune. u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

Owing to space, communications
are omitted. They will appear in
our next issue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21
A Word of Cheer.

Ed. BYsTANDER: Please allow space
in your paper for me to say something
concerning T. c. Mccartney. | have
been with him nearly four years and |
know some of the deeds he has done for
us as race. He is the first man to intro
duce colored help in hotels in this city.
When colored man calls on him for
aid he never refuses him. He advanced
W. A. Searcey two weeks pay to settle a
pressing debt; two of his walters broke
dishes to the amount of Sc and So respect
lively. He made the remark it was hard
for him to lose his ware, but if they were
good boys to work he would cancel the
amount. The were Frank H. johnson
and Thomas North. He has standing
promise to pay the way Of missionary
to Africa to work among our people lie
said on returning from the south that the
Negro needed help. If we are race men
we will help when we can men that will
help our race.
Concerning colored guests at the hotel
they are accommodated We have had
travelling men and delegates. Mrs. Ida
| 3 Well-Barnett had the best room in the
hotel on the parlor floor. +. BROWN.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

A country boy who was brou
a remote region Of Scotland 8
sion to accompany his fatherA
lage near which a branch line
passes. The morning after n.
when sauntering in the gard
the house in which they wer
he beheId with wondering ey
go by. For a moment he stoe
at it with astonishment and
ming into the house. he said
father, come oot! Theresa
off wi row O. houses, an
nv the back o. the town.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

Read our new advertls mento
and then Patronize the firmo
who advertise with uS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

John r. Lynch, ostensibly Of
Vicksburg, Miss, is receiving the
Just condemnation of the Afro
Americans of that state and city
for his selfish career, He has not
and never has had the interest of
his race at heart. He is a man OF
some ability, but while looking
after his own selfish ambitions he
has entirely ignored the source of
his power-the people. There is
a coterie of such ro-American
salamanders; Bruce, Lynch, Pinch,
back and few others, whose voice
is not heard to any alarming extent
only when they make their quad
rennial pilgrimage to the south in
order to swim into Office on the
republican ship.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

as American citizens, and their
ability and standing as men and
women, it will be better for all
concerned. The positions gener-
ally awarded Afro-Americans do
not count as political appointments
when applied to any other race.
Some of the places are not even
applied for by white American cit
izens. A way must be carved for
the young school graduates in or
der to develop their full strength.
When application is made for a
position the first question asked is,
What is the color of the appli-
cant?" The answer to the ques-
ton determines the place awarded.
No questions are asked about
brains or capability.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

Read the; special J
offered by our advertas
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-21

in your valuable paper to answer
some Of the unjust charges urged
against F. 9. Mccartney, candidate
for the nomination of mayor, and
to give some reasons why every
fair-minded colored republican
ought to support him at the ap-
preaching primaries.
The chief reason urged why
colored voters should oppose Mr..
Mccartney is his alleged refusal to
receive the Rev. Mr.. Mason a
guest at his hotel. Without ac-
cusing the friends of Mr.. Mason
of any intended fault, | wish to
say that there was some mistake
in regard to what Mr.. Mccartney
said on that occasion or his enc
mics have distorted the facts to
iniure him. After a thorough IN
vestigation [ find the facts TO be
that Mr.. Mason applied for accom-
mediation at the hotel and was told
by Mr.. Mccartney that the same
had been arranged for at his hotel.
Mr.. Mason turned away and
Mr.. Mccartney thought it was
satisfactory and did not know till
Mr.. Mason had gone that he had
been misunderstood.
Mr.. Isaac Curtley was present
at the time and will substantiate
the above statement.
Mr.. Macartney's innocence OF
any wrong intention in this matter
and his friendliness toward the
colored people is further borne
out by the fact that when Miss Ida
B. Wells was here she applied at
his hotel for accommodation and
was assigned parlor "a" one of
the best rooms in his hotel with
out objections. | was a member
of the committee to receive her
and know this to be true. When
Mr.. Curtley's wife died Mr.. Ma
cartney's family furnished flowers
and attended the funeral. Mr..
Mccartney had the barber shop
closed afd had crepe put on the
door and also ordered his clerks
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
Why
p l,iices
ind
A
Low
Level
Here
7 or
SI1revvd
BUYERS.

Inventory Is over in every
department, there are many
things that 1t is best to dispose
of at a very small price rather
than hold over for another sea-
son. That part concerns only
us; 1t Is a part of the store
economy. However, those very
goods that are much reduced
might appeal to you as being
among the most desirable.
Make a list Of your dry goods
needs, note the price you
usually pay and then come to
our store. Comparisons are
convincing.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
DEATH OF MRS. A1Ns..oxrH.
Wel-hnown Here. But Death overtool
Hor In Far Away T>xa..


We,l.hnown Here.i But Death overlook
Hor In Ear Away T>xA.
DR.. j. B. Baskerville, OF Rollins, was
In the city yesterday and stated To a
TIMES reporter that Mrs. e. X. AIMS
worth had died in San Antonio, Texas,
on Friday, where she was travelling for
her health, OF catarrhal pneumonia,
contracted while attending revival
services at night. Her husband, N. b.
Ainsworth, resides at MoAlister, Indian
Territory, whore he is practicing law.
He is large property owner In this
city and is well-known here.
Deceased was daughter Of the te
Mrs. Helen Thompson, of Hollins,
and leaves four children. She
was q woman OF many excellent
qualities and her genial nature rnada
her hosts of friends wherever ehe went.
The remains were inferred a. MoAl-
lister, Indian Territory, on Sunday af-
ternoon.
Her husband is q graduate OF Roanoke
College and OF the University of Vir-
ginia. He has wide circle of friends
in this section who will be deeply
grieved to hear OF his sad loss. Mrs.
Ainsworth spent some time here Welt
ing relatives and old friends last sum
mer. Her sister, Miss Willie Thomp.
son, who is now at MoAllisser, was not
with her when che died.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
Entertainment Mt Hotel Roanoke.

The friends of the Margaret Lynn
Lewis Chapter, D. A. B., will be pleased
to hear that they have succeeded in pro-
curing the services o. Charles w. Kent,
professor of literature OF the University
OF Virginia, for their entertainment to
be given at Hotel Roanoke, Saturday
evening, February 8. The subject,
"Sydney Lanier," poet and musician, Is
one OF more than ordinary interest, and
in the hands of Professor Kent cannot
fail to prove both pleasans snd profit
able. Professor Rath and Miss X uight,
OF Hollins, will furnish music for the
occasion. They are both too we'll known
to need any further words of praise.
Such treat ia seldom offered to the
Roanoke public and we trust their ap.
probation will be duly shown by large
attendance. Tickets so cents, (ohildren
half price,. on sale at johnson s. john
sons drug store.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
"The Old Homestead" Last Night.

The Academy of Music held one of
the largest audiences of the season last
night, the occasion being the perform
ance of 1.-The Old Homestead" which
Denman Thompson made famous years
ago. The company was one Of general
excellence. each part being entrusted
to competens hands, and the mechanical
effects introduced during the progress
Of the play were of the best.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
Tle Last Call on CIOaks.

This time the prices on all
remaining Winter garments
will be cut SO deep that there
will be no chance for further
reductions. IF the signs read
Alright the great majority of
present holdings In Winter
Goats and Capes we are quot
Ing will leave the store this
week, for the values never fall
to bring the customers.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-02-04
Death Near Rollins 8.

Mrs. Pauline Dove Bowers died sud-
denly at her home near Hollins on Sun.
day morning at 10 O'Clock, st the age Of
36. She leaves o husband, Fl. III. Bow
ers, and four small children. two sons
and two daughters. The remains were
inferred yesterday 81 Q o'clock p. m.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. j. M. Luck, of Hollins, and Prof.
E. v. N. Painter, of Roanoke College.