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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Read the Douglass and Clark
Portrait Commission in another
part of this paper. The cause is a
good and worthy one and should
meet with ready response from
every race loving man in Iowa.
We should feel as though we
ought to give something, it would
be lasting monument to their
memory. If every colored man
in Iowa would give 25 cents the
money would soon be raised.
Newspapers please copy our ap.
peal and send US q marked copy
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
4 MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Christmas with all its joys tor
the old and young has come again.
1t brings cheer and glad tidings
to the world. It is the day chris
tian notions celebrate the birth
OF Christ, our Savior; q day that
we give presents to our father,
mother, relatives, friends and low
ers. Indeed, all children, rich
and poor are visited by the long
custom Of the mythical santa claus,
to give them gifts OF toys, candies.
books, etc. The day is more gsn
orally observed than former years
when the Yule Log and hard cider
was freely indulged in. Now we
have the modern christmas
tree and christmas dinner, the
fashionably church suppers. The
world is growing better as the
hand of christian civilization ad-
vances. Take retrospective view
ofthe progress we have made with
in the last few years, all mankind is
getting better, so while we look
back over the glorious past and
hope for the bright future, we'll
might we ray ''Life is real, Life is
earnest" and the grave is not its
goal"
We wish all our readers and
friends merry christmas, and a
happy new year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF
THE DOUGLAS-CLARk PORTRAITS


THE DOUGLAS-CLARK PORTRAITS
COMMISSION.
We, the undersigned, do hereby associ-
ate ourselves, together as a Board Ot COm-
missioners for the plrposing OF raising
Five Hundred Dollars for the purchase Of
Oil-Pa;nthgs Of Hon. Frederick Douglass
and Hon. Alexander Clark: The portraits
to he presented to to the His
torical Department of the State OF
iowa on or before the twenty second day
of September, A. D. 1897. Said commiss-
on shall consist Of six members. who
from their own number Shall elect . presi-
dent, 4 vicc-president. a secretary, and q
treasurer For the present these officers
are: President, Jefferson Logan; Vice
President. Henry S. Clay; Sec'y, Horace
II. Lewis; treasurer, Charles w. Henry.
In testimony whereof, witness our hands
this 10th day of December. 1896.
JEFF LOGAN,
Fl. s. CLAY.
WA. COALSON.
e. w. HENRY,
HORACE H LEWIS.
JOHN WALKER
Subscribed and sworn to before me by
the above persons, all OF whom are 10 ME
personally known, this 10th day Of De-
cember A. D., 1886.
F. w. MYERS,
Notary Public in aud for Polk Comfy,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
DUTIES THAT PARENTS
OWE TO THEIR GILL;

DUTIES THAT PARENTS
OWE TO THEIR GILL;
. DREN. ...
Certain things has come under
our observation. and also to til e
public that we are constrained to
write this article. Parents, both
father and mothers should be
more careful in the rearing Of their
children; they should be taught
white young, nay while a babe
upon their mothers knee, the evils
Of wrongs and its results, the evils
Of wrongs and its results, the evils
Of disobedient children, and wl,eye
it, would lead sto, the evils Of ~. !
company and the troubles that
may follow. Show them the right
and wrong way; you cannot
engraft it tco deep in their minds
while they arc young. Remeln-
ber that an obedient child, one
that loves to obey their parents
and like to be at home will make
the successful man or woman.
Home. should be made pleasant, it
should be filled with music. good
books and pictures Of pure, honest
christian characters; there should
be peace and sunshine; they
should be chastised in pleasant
way, rather than in a ruff or scold-
ing manner. Parents should by
their precepts and actions set
good example when before their
family. There arc many evils to
guard. against in raising children
in cities; the tempting snares, the
bad company, the sln'iallen men
and women; the dice and Grad
table, the billiard halls and thous-
ands Of other unmentioned attrac-
TONS. Society in its modern form
is running many young men and
ladies, when not really able to buy
the necessary luxuries may some
time beforced to do things really
not right to look we'll in society.
Mothers teach your children that
obedience, honesty, purity, man
liness are the rarest jewels in this
life. /, .-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
Vice. President, Mrs. G. H. Gable;

v Hlcc-Ire6lQent, mrs. v. IL. UaDle;
Sec. Thos. Davis; assistant sec,
Mrs. G. H. Wade; Treas, Henry
Martin. The next meeting will
be held Monday evening at the
residence Of the President, 0. B.
Glare, of Tenth avenue.
Mrs. Allie Bell. of Rock Island,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. VIM.
Davis OF &c" ave. west.
Mrs. Flora Layell, who has been
ill for the past week or so is con-
valescent.
Miss Daisy Hannah spent last
Sundays lin West Liberty, theguest
of Mrs. Gus Hall. She returned
home Monday morning.
Can any Of the readers of the
Bystander 1nfoEm the Cedar Rap
ids correspondent, whether or not
the General who succeeded the
late "Antonio Maceo' in the Gu
ban war, is ''Negro!'
The Sunday school will have
their christmas tree, Thursday
evening, the oath. Quite a neat
program is being prepared.
Mrs. E. G. Thomas received
the glad news that she had the
arrival Of another grandson, a
fine boy being born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Morgan, Of Sigourney.
Mrs. Geo. Tyler, who has been
a sufferer from inflammation for the
last month or 50, is able to be out
again.
The A. NJ. +. Literary meets
each Thursday evening at church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Mrs. II. McDaniels, of Sixth avenue,
entertained her Sunday school class last
Friday evening. Tho class reported a good
time. These little girls are very unlike
the larger girls, for one of them brought
with her her little brother and the Others
gave him to understand that "lhis is a
girls party and you can't stay How is
thrt for leap year order, my big sister?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Mrs. S. w. Palmer of the Rollins block.
room 90, corner Fourth and Walnut SITS,
will receive on New Years day, from 3 to
7 O'Clock, assisted by the ,ollowing ladies.
Mesdames j. II. Hamilton, &. w. DEN
ney, Ben F. Hall, 1. f. Williamson. A. O..
Smith, Sam Burnaugh, Maude Morton
and &. w. Newton of Burlington, and
Misses Estella Burnaugh and Lillian n.
Jackson OF Saint Joseph, No.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

There will be a special meeting Of the
Young Mems Imperial club at its rooms
on Wednesday evening next at 5 o'clock
sharp. Business Of Importance to be
transacted. It is urgently requested tha
all members be present.
CHAs. S. RUFF. Pres.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
It has been reported that tn

It has been reported that the
Republican Congressional com
mittee has decided to present the
name Of the Hon. J. A. 7. Hull,
th congressman from the seventh
district to President Mckinley fol
the position Of Secretary Of War.
No better or capable man could be
found than Captain Hull.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Miss Brown, of Muchakinock, Iowa,
will attend the State Teachers assccia-
ton here next week, and visit her friends
also. Her only brother, who is a student
at the state university, will be here to
attend Booker T Washinglon'sg lecture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
MUCHiKANOCK NOTES.

49,
Regular Correspondence OF The Bystander.
Miss Maggie Peace has been quite sick,
but is better now.
Miss Mary Eta Brown has come home
to remain the winter.
Master Cornelius Miller Of Abba is WIS.,
iting at the home Of Rev. 4. L. Griffith.
Charles Clay Of Oskaloosa was in our
city Sunday. He likes our town.
Invitations are out announcing the
marriage Of Luther Brown to Miss Ada
Brown the 24,h inst, and there are more
to follow.
j. II. Mcdowell has commenced a vocal
music school, with good prospects Of sue
cess. s.a ~ s:s f5 re;ss ~ :5}.. 4; 1sss e
In last weeks issue il should have been
Mrs. Willie Lewis who went to Virginia
to- stay several Nj. instead 81 I.
Lewis. 81
The M. c. band will furnish music at
the Ladies' Autumn Leaf club. Supper
Wednesday evening, December %.
We wish the many readers Of the By
stander y merry Xmas and . happy New
Year. s.s ..ss,.-...
Miss Stella Mason will start Thursday
for Ottumwa to visit friends and relatives
Thence she will 80 to Bedford to make an
extended visit with relatives. '.--",
Miss Myrtle Cooper is on the sick list.
Wanted-Three boys, by Miss Genevra
letters, MISS Armenia .Jeffers and Miss
Myrtle Cooper.
Mrs. w. P. Bird is still very sick.
..*-@ HALLE BIRD.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
Oh! give Mark Hanna i reat,

Oh! give Mark Hanna = rest, !,
4, ,lh,e-did II good job .for, McI inls
y NM ~ HE repnbl J. =
is entitled TO credit fc =
did, and he should be in tL.
sci Of his party. No true repu, /.
ican has any right to complain at
lie work Of Mr.. Hanna.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

On January 11th. 1897, the electors Of
each state will meet and cast their votes
for President and Vice President as des-
ignated BY law, Mr.. Nick K,nley will have
274 votes and Bryan 173 "a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

The Kings Daughters will keep open
house New Years day at Webster hall, on
Tenth and Center. All their friends are
cordially invited to call between 2 o'clock
and {; q. IN.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Mr.. H. II. Lewis, secretary of the Doug
lass and Clark Portrait Commission. has
commenced his appeal sheets, with in
structions. Every one should carefully
read the appeal and assist in the cause.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Seven hundred and fifty thousard people
visited Mckinley between sJune 18th and
November Srd, so says the railroads that
run into Canton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Subject of sermon at st. Paul A. NJ. f.
church at 1880 a. m.: "Look up your
differences. bring them to Jesus, and he
will help and to you how to settle them.'' .
At 7:3O p. M, subject: 'Some ono is 60
ing to suffer the door Of heaven to be
closed against him. Are you going to let
It be youp' -" r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

S. w. Palmer has returned from st.
Paul. Silas is looking well; he says they
have had plenty Of snow and cold weather
since election day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
J. Il. SHEPARD. MANAGER.

Send money by postotiics order, money
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6rsTANpEs Publishing Company.
Communications mnst be written On one
slde Of the paper only and be Of interest 10
ne public. "Brsvity Il the soul Of Wit"
remember. -r5 .
We will not return rejected manuscript
snlsss accompanied by postage stamps.
~ All correspondence and communica.
y lions must be signed by the persons writing
All entertainments. concerts, festivals,
ETC., Tor which an admission fee is charged,
WI DO published at the rate of cents Der
1ne Tor each insertion. Lists of presents
eor anniversaries, weddings, ETC., will be
charged extra.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

MIS-. A Wildurn is convalescent
and will soon be able to be around
again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Mr.. Howard McC Crackens has purchased
him nice home on Fourteenth and
Crocker streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

WANTED TO sell or trade for1owa
property, ge lot and house Of 5rooms, TX
story. situated in Albany, Mo-, county,
seat Of Gentry county, a town Of $500
people, 2 colleges, electric light, elc. For
Information, address the BYsrANDER, or
) WATKINS, Albany, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Read our prize offer for the largest list
of subscribers, and lot each town send in
and try to win the prize.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Maudie Williams of St. Joseph, Mo-,
the grand daughter of Mrs. Wilson Hughes
Of this city, is now residing with her
grandmother. T..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

A number Of ladies will keep open
doors New Years afternoon at Masonic
Hall, corner OF Sixth and Walnut streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

The emancipation celebration will be
largely attended. The state officials and
also the city officers will he present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Let every one take advantage Of our
special rates, and also our holiday prize,
and secure the I}ystandcr for one year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Mr. II. Patterson, of Stansberry, Mo-,
is visiting his old friend, Mr.. johnson
Robinson, on Tenth street. Mr.. Patter-
son is . painter. paperhanger and decora
tor, and has just finished job in Knox
vile, Iowa. ,.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
TIE Emancipation AND
~. THE EMANCIPAIED.

~ THE EMANCZPAZED.
While many will hail the first
of January, 1897. with great JOY,
no one should greet it with more
gladness than the American Ne
gro. Looking back through the
scope Of time, many will remem-
ber just thirty-tour years ago.
When the illustrious Lincoln on
January l, 1868, ISSUED the true
emancipation bill that bid q race
be free.
This may recall to your minds a
few scattered through as to why
the Negroes celebrate through the
months of August and September.
A Just reason is that the blacks Of
Hayti were liberated BY Toussant
II. Onventur in-the month Of Au-
gust and Lincoln first made the
Offer to the people Of the South on
September %, 1862.
Define the issue of the war to
be tor the object Of practically re-
storing the constitutional relation
between the United States and the
states and the people thereof. 1t
offered first to pay the masters for
their slaves and colonize them in
America or Africa. I'd. 1t pre-
pared to free the slaves OF those
persons and states then engaged
in actual rebellion. Sd. 1t offer
ed to pay from the federal treas
ury loyal masters who had lost
their slaves in and during the re-
bellion.
This marks the true life of the
race. Much that was done befor
this time by them is overlooked
through prejudice. But where
there is true light it can not be
hid, and through the dim passages
of history, now and then we catch
a glimpse of a noble hero among
the blacks. Every famous battle
Of the civil war, that decided the
reunion of this country were
ones in which the American Me-
gro fought this alone proves that
he is brave and patriotic. His
progress since the war has been
rapid.
Some like in all other relations
has made greater progress than
others. ...,- =.
But the advancement Of the race
in general is a thing to be proud
of and people who has so recent
ly come into possession of enlight-
ened advantages and took to them
so readily, should be boasted Of
and not condemned.
In the south where he meets
with every opposition, his progress
is simply marvellous. But it is
opposition that makes the man,
and it is truly making the Ameri-
can Negro. Their financial pro-
gress in the United States at the
present is estimated at three hun
dred million dollars ($300, ,000,.
000), while over eight thousand
nine hundred $4,000 college stu.
dents are found in Illinois, Michi,
gan and Iowa. In the south there
are Universities, Colleges, Nor.
NAL School, and schools supported
by the Negro. So you may gee
their educational advantages are
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

About twenty couple of the young people
are going to attend the grand musical cake
walk and ball at Colfax on Monday the
29th. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
Mr.. Jefferson Logan, one Of our

Mr.. Jefferson Logan, one Of our
old reliable citizens, gave his an
nnal opossum dinner tor the pub
lie men. Rarely is there u apubllc
dinner where the Governor is at
one end OF the table and ex- Gov
ernor at the other, with other
high dignitaries on the side. Each
Of the men present enjoyed the
evening and only wish that the
evening was not longer or that Mr.
Logan would make his dinner
sem,-annually.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

About fifty of the walters turned out in
body at the A. NJ. f. church last Sun
day evening where Rev. Reeves
preach the annual sermon to the hotel
men. The boys made a beautiful appear
ance as they marched in wearing white
coronation on the lapel Of their coats.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
I0WA'S LEADING CoLoRED PAPER,
CITY NEWS
Miss Jeanette Wood is conyalescent.
\ II You! want load of coal order it Of H.
n. Lewis and VIM. Coalson.
Miss Maud Watts is now convalescent.

Mrs. A. Wilburn is improving very
nicely now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
QUE NEW YEAR HOPES.

QUE NE W YEAR %HOYES.
The old year will soon
20 out and a new one shered in.
Here are a few nhings we would
like to see:
We would like TO see better
times;
We would like to see our color
ed people buy houses and land;
We would like to see Hon. VIM.
B. Allison, A. B. Cummins or j.
A. T. Hull get a cabinet position;
We would like to see our delin-
quent subscribers pay up their
dues;
We would like. to see our people
more united;
We would like to see our peo-
| pie in some of our factories work
shops, motoneers and clerks in
Des Moines;
We wosld like to see the Cubans
win tll| erty;
We y I'D like to see our people
be honest, be punctual, and do not
make promise unless you intend
to fulfil it;
We would like to see Hon. Jno.
L. Waller appointed Recorder Of
District Of Columbia;
We would like to see one Of our
colored policeman on the day
force;
And last, we would like to see
a colored man on the city council.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Miss Lillian NJ. Jackson, one Of st. Jo-
seph's popular teachers, arrived in our
city last Tuesday evening, to spend the
holidays here. She is the guest Of MIR.
and Mrs. 1. f. Williamson, Of 1924 Null
berry street, s-:,.,:. ~ X. - 3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
Card of Thanks.

We desire through the columns OF your
paper to extend our thanks to our kind
friends, neighbors and all who assisted us
during the sickness and death Of our be-
loved mother ..I .....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Remember that Lewis & Coalson handle
the best coal in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Those that desire calling cards for New
Years day should leave their order at this
Office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

The Iowa State Citizen, the new news
paper recently started IN Ottumwa, has
moved to Keokuk, Iowa. r..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

When you want q good cigar, remenl'
bor that Frank Blagbusn has the best.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

The Epworth league conyenes At $50
instead Of 100 o'clock, as previously
stated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

'a- {, II. Bal continues Is improve Ia
health. He says there IS no place like
Phoenix, HI. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Remember that on January 1st,
1887, the proclamation of elnancl-
patton will be celebrated at the A.
NJ, E. church. Let every one at
tend. The dinner will be good
and the speaking at night will be
worth your time and presence.
Hon. LATE Young, editor Of the
Capital is one Of Iowa's most
eloquent orators, and a good
friend of the colored people. Rev.
Reeves is presiding officer. See
program elsewhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year to all our readers. &
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Boys get ready, the ladies are preparing
to receive callers New Years day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Remember the Bystander job Office
when You want calling cards.
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SAPHRoNlA BRADFORD,
j CHAS, Il. BRADFORD.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Pstronixs our advertisers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Van Ginkel Coal Co. Best,
brightest burning in the city.
101 Court avenue. Phone AL.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Notary Public in and for Polk Comfy.
Iowa. ss 55 "
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-04-25
THE HOBO QUE STION.

Fhe experience the officeTs
had with tramps last Tuesday
brings up a serious question
for the city of Montpelier to
deal with. Last season they
were of little trouble, but if
these tramps increase, as they
have SO far this spring, some
thing will have to be done
and that quick.
It has been proposed that a
night Waterman be put on for
the protection of property
and citizens. Some advocate
working them on the Streets
while others say to push them
on to other towns.
The first two ideas would
be somewhat expensive, while
the last one is probably being
carried out by dozens et0tiier
towns near by, thus compel
ling us to continually have
them in large squads, entail
ing the necessity of often
summoning large posses of
men to handle these bobos
and to see that they do leave.
The solution seems difficult
if the city's exchequer is also
to be considered. However.
the emergency seems to have
arisen and it must be met.
We believe a regular chain
gang would be the best pre-
ventive, though we admit, it
would cost considerable, but
one days work would give a
genuine hobo his fill of this
city and he would skip out
when a chance was given.
Men who are really looking
for work can always find as.
sistance here and they would
not be compelled to go in the
''gang" either.
If a night Waterman was
put on he would have to have
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-04-25

assistance everytime ten or a
dozen tramps struck town,
else he could not handle the
mob, thus entailing extra ex-
pense and a large amount of
trouble.
If some means could be de-
vised whereby a hobo would
meet a warm reception upon
his arrival here, it would not
be long until they all would
give Montpelier a wide berth
Certain it is, the council will
have to take some steps and
the more vigorous the better.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1896-04-25

Why don't the merchants of
this city get together and or
ganize a board of trade?
There are any number of mat
tiers, that would be of great
benefit to Montpelier, await
ing the attention Of such an
organization, and matters
which only such a body can
handle. Nothing will ever be
accomplished for our city UNI
less all take a hand and this
can only be done through
united effort. 1t was no
trouble to organize a fire COM
pany, nor a rod and gun club
nor even a dramatic company,
and it certainly ought not be
any trouble to organize a
board of trade. Let the
mayor call a meeting and try