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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08
Over Three Thousand Persons
Have Been Engaged in Con-
vention Preparations E'x-
elusive of the Chorus.

Pennell w. H. IL. Smith. W. s. Macarthur.
L. a. Conner jr., p. S. Foster Rev E. r.
Bagby and W. F. Stowell committee on
crS 1niLation, with instructions to MAKE.
recommendations to The union with regard
10 the formation of the committee of 90
and also to submit the names of such per
sons as were deemed suitable to be ar
pointed on such committee. The commit
tee held six meetings in October and No
Vember. 1891. sitting in all some ten and
one-half hours: and as a result of this pro-
the 21st of November. 1894. submitted a
scheme of organization, and nominated the
committee precisely as it stands today.
with one exception. Lendell A. Conner jr
was originally a member of the SO COM
mittee. bat upon his removal from the city
the vacancy caused by his resignat ton was
filled by the appointment of Grant Leet
1t thus appears that the committee of '9f;
is a creature of the executive committee
of the local Christian Endeavor Union and
Is more than year and a half old. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-08

The Reception Committee.
While it is incumbent upon every En-
deavorer in the District in every possible
way to make the guests of the local union
leei that they are most welcome in the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

business could ha rolEo destimated, but i
is probably in the hundreds The amount
OF fees he has collected and the bountles
he has received would certainly foot uT
quite sum. Very often he has caught
two or three animals day.
Ben says he is going out of business
He is now 81 years old and not nearly so
spry as he used to be on account OF rheu-
masism, In his time there were very few
fences to impede his runs, while now the
country is perfect net OF wires. lie was
in town the first of the week with nine
hounds preparing for big hunt, ana
probably it will be his last one. He IN
tends to sell his dogs and either farm or
gst a position as cook In fact, he has no
definite plans yet
Ke editor has known Ben Williams,
who is brother of Dan Roy OF this city,
rtwenty years. It's very interesting to
hear him relate stories and exciting
scenes. A pen and picture history was
printed in the Chicago Times-Herald a
few wears ago. Ben you have filled your
sphere well and may snccess crown your
future avocation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

1896 $10,S64,419 1.21 per cent
1t seems idle to give moments con-
sideration to the idea that any reputa.
BILE financiers contemplate the creation
of financial panic for the purpose OF
downing" Mr. Mckinley when they
know that their best business interests
desire, and need, mis- election and a res
toration OF McKinleyism.
In the foregoing review we have
losses of national banks through tho
unprecedented number of large manu-
featuring failures that have lately oc-
Cured because of the operation of the
Democratic tariff, It is an open secret
that the banks Of New York, during
the last three years, have written off to
profit and loss no less a sum than
100000 of loans to concerns that
have failed and from which they never
expect to realize one solitary cent
More McKinleyism is needed by the
banks of the country, not less.
Mr. j, Edward Simmons, president OF
the Fourth National bank of New
York, one of the strongest Democrats
in the Empire City, has stated the case
concisely in the Herald, May 80:
Panic? We have been SO deep In
hole for three years that things can't
get any lower"
The ''panic" scare has simply been
a big Democratic bluff to defeat the
nomination OF the strongest protection
candidate for the presidency. and the
bluff has failed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
OSKALOOSA NOTES.

Special Correspondence to the Bystander.
James Garnett of Pekay and little
Maude Steele Of this place won Rev.
Smethers merit prize, certificate at the
camp ground Sunday.
A large crowd Of Muchakinock people
attended the camp meeting Sunday. The
meeting closed Monday.
B. j. Holmes was a visitor this week,
snroute home to Des Moines from Jack
son, Miss.
Mrs. B. j. Holmes and niece were
Oskaloosa visitors this week.
Henry Hockerdy is on the sick list.
Jamison and Douglass grand opening
was largely attended last evening, appro-
pirate music was rendered by the choir
and mandolin club.
Mrs. Alice Mcdowell of Muchakinock
and Miss Francis Brown OF Ottumwa and
Miss Georgia Blackburn are attending the
normal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
Ben Williams, the Wolf Gather

Decatur County Journal: On the
streets of Leon Tuesday was familiar
figure whose name few years ago was a
household word in Decatur county. "Old
Ben, as he is called. for the past twenty
eight years, has been the chief wolf
hunter OF Decatur and all the adjoining
counties OF Iowa and Missouri. He came
to this county In 1864 from Davies coun-
ty, Mo-, where he had been slave nearly
thirty years. From 1866 to 1867 he was
on the plains of Utah as a cook for par
ty of gold prospectors. In the 7O's Ben
was more active in his business. Along
about that time an association Of the
sheep raisers of this section was formed
for mutual protection of their herds, and
"Old Ben" was gwen the position of chief
wolf Gather. Very often he received S1a
for single wolf scalp from the assoeia-
ton. At two times he received $50
bounty from s. p Mcneil for single
wolf captured.
The number of scalps Ben has had
dangling from his belt since he began the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03


There are few people who think politi-
cal opposition matter of personal dis
like. 1t is the very narrowest view that
can be taken of it. A leading republican
newspaper in Iowa employed demo-
cratic lawyer to do all Of its business. but
when campaign was opened the paper
scored him in a political way. 1t never
stopped their business or social relations.
In the recent factional contest in the re-
publican party there were men who de
nounced each other in severe terms frora
apolitical standpoint. At the same time
their families were visiting one anothers
houses and going on visits together. The
narrow view taken by some of our people
should be cast aside and nothing enter the
home that does not belong there. Get on
broad ground.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
BOONE NOTES.

Special Correspondence of the BYstander.
The presiding elder visited here Sun
day.
Miss Marie Williams of Des Moines is
visiting her parents.
Last week MIR G. w. Carver passed
through the city, gathering specimens for
botany.
Rev. johnson and wife were In the city
Sunday. The reverend was sick. but
carried on his meetings.
Miss. Anna Williams, school teacher
from Lexington, Mo-, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Terry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
CHARLTON NOTES.
Special Correspondent to the Bystander.

Special Correspondent to the Bystander.
Mrs. Harriet Blanch entertained at her
residence on Court avenue Friday after
noon. Miss Stella Davis, Mrs. r. W..
Washington, Miss Signora Erwin, and
your humble servant, were the guests
Mrs. VIM. Martins baby is reported
quite ill.
There will be celebration here the
Fourth.
Rev. r. Richmond and Rev. P. S. En-
vim filled the pulpit at the Baptist church
Sunday night.
James Gordon, who is travelling with
Lent Bros. show, in conversation with
P. S. Erwin said the company would visit
Burlington, thence east. returning here in
about three weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
ALBA NOTES.

Special Correspondence of the Bystander.
A number of Hiteman people attended
the show Tuesday.
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas returned from
their trip to Newton. Indlanola ana
Muchy Saturday.
The Sunday schools of Hiteman and
Abba will meet at Babs Crossing July T..
A number of our people attended the
bicycle races at the fair ground Sunday
Rev. Rhinehart preached at the A. NJ
E, church Sunday, returning to Garden
Grove Monday, where he is building a
new church. He is an earnest worker
and we wish him success. Albia's Sun
day school and church would be more
progressive if we could have preaching
every Sunday. 1t takes continuous work
TO bring success. Think of this officers
and members.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
BLAIR THE FLORIST
Notice of INSTRUMENTATION.

Notice is hereby given that the McCiean
Arms Company has been organised as cor.
Iowa, for pecuniary profit.
The name OF corporation is the MCLEAN
Arms Company and Its principal place for trans
acting BUSINESSES at Des MONIES. Polk county.
Iowa.
Sections. The general nature of the bust
ness to be ira nsacted by this company is the
weapons of warfare of hill kinds and appliances
and supplies and the purchase, sale or lease, OF
property OF every name and nature that may
be useful In the transaction of its business.
Sec. 3, The capital stock shall be $40. 900
Preferred, and $4,000. Common stock which
shall be divided into 8, 900 shares OF 500 each,
and when issued shall be fully paid and non
aSSessable.
The preferred stock shall be entitled to a
first lien upon the assets OF this corporation in
any distribution thereof, and also to a prefer
ence in dividends, provided, however, that
When the net profits are sufficient to pay per
cent per annum On all stock issued then all The
capital stock (preferred ana commonly shah
share equally and at the same rate in the pay,
ment of dividends
The common stock may be increased, bat the
preierred stock can not be increased.
Dividends are payable semi annually out or
net profits of the corporation.
Sec. 4. The preferred stock shall be sold ut
par. 500 shares may be sold at once and issued
on payment therefor.
Sec. 8. this corporation may commence
| continue for twenty years, unless sooner dis
| solved by the vote of three fonrths of she stock
holders, and 1t shall have the power of renewal
| as provided by statute.
| Sec. 6. The affairs of this corporation shalr
| be managed by board OF directors OF not less.
| than three nor more than seven stock holders
who SHAH he elected by the stock holders at the
4! annual meeting of the corporation. which is to.
he held at the office of the c0rpol alton in Des>
/ Moines, Iowa. ON the first Thursday after thu
| first Monday of June each year, stasa, s~@sss'
and they shall hold their otfssann IN.
| cessors are eleetsa In1i oDali0ed Each a,sn,,
| OF stoe. Assnea shallbe ntited to a vote Tine
uleeIors shail elccttrom their own number x
presloeht, vice president secretary and treas
them by the board &C directors TIntIi the trst.
annual meeting of tie oornoraton tho ~ =, ~
| ing named persons hail constitnte tho hnord
OF directors ana 3ricers to wit. presiSans
Thos. II, 9ault; vice president. W q Msnt
gGIlefy; secretry w u Tondit. treaxssser
+ s. N. MCLEAN. s'Fs-'s
sec (; me highest amount Of s,,,
jected shall nd exceed two-thirds OF its capital
stock issued
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
The Sooner the Better.

Let Canadians keep on fooling with
their spruce legs and other things.
Uncle Sam will one of these days wake
them with reciprocity that will stand
them on their heads. They have the
run Of American markets this year,
and they had better make the most of
it, 1t will end suddenly next year
Inter Ocean, Chicago, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
Their Close Attention.

The leaders of Democracy In the
House apd Senate are men of large abil-
ity who have given the closest atten-
ton to Tariff problems.-N. Y. World,
November II, 1892.
Especially have they given the
closest attention to- the sugar
schedule of the Tariff problem
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Following is the Athenian literary pro-
gram at the First African Church OF
Christ Monday evening Song, society
essay. Miss Hattie Langford; instrumental
solo, Miss Elsie Early; recitation, Miss
Ida Lyle; solo, Mrs. Firman Brown
duet, Mrs. Iomack and Ellison; question,
box, Miss Mable Morton journal critic
YIN. Foster, president; Miss Ellie Jack
SON secretary
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
In Remembrance of Father
Higgins,

Uncle Peter Higgins was born in East
Tennessee, March 4, 1918. At the age OF
80 he was married At the age of IL be
united with the NJ E. church. He was
the first colored man locating in Oska-
loosa, and was one of the organizers OF
the Methodist church. His life is a his
tory of great events When Sabbath
day came he did not spend his time lodg-
ing around the street, he always found
vacant place in the house of the Lord.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
Silver Convention.

Wabash will sell tickets at half rate on
July 18th, goth, and 2lst, to Silver Con-
yention at St. Louis, Mo. For informa-
ton apply to any agent, or Horace Seeley.
Commercial Agent, 22O, Fourth street
Des Moines. Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
One of most enthusiastic 1epubli-

One OF most entlslastlc 1epuDll-
can county convention that ever
assembled in Polk county was
held Wednesday. At early morn
the delegates began to arrive from
different parts Of the county.
They met at II o'clock in taber-
nacle. The county chairman,
Mr.. Mckee announced Mr.. Alex.
Haste as temporary chairman,
who set forth the object of the
convention. After the various
committees were appointed the
convention adjourned to 2 p. m.
The committees then reported.
Major Conger was chosen chair
man. He accepted in brief adj
dress. A resolution was passed
allowing Captain Hull TO select
his own delegates to the congress
sional, which will meet in Winter.
set, August 4th. The captain re
membered his colored friends by
naming S. Mash Of Lee township,
who will represent the 700 colorec
voters of Polk county. Colored dele
gates to the county convention are
as fellows, Des MONIES and Lee
township: jeff Logan, /. E
Williamson, Ed McAfee, VIM
Lowery, S. Mash, G. B. Woods
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

b. j. Holmes returned from Jackson,
Miss, Saturday, where he was called to
the bedside of his sick father. His father
is convalescent On his return Mr..
Holmes was accompanied by his niece.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Tie Afrc-American Protective associa
ton will close their annual meeting by
giving its delegates and members social
entertainment at The assembly hall, to
which the public is cordially invited. Ad-
mission 10 cents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

The Ladies Afternoon Social club met
with Mrs. Ben Holmes. Embroidery
work, social converse and luncheon con-
sumed the time. Adjourned to met next
week with Mrs. Charles Windsor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

George l. Holt, while engaged in a
game Of base ball last Saturday fell and
unfortunately sustained an injured knee,
which for the past week rendered him un-
able TO work ms mail carrier. He Will re
srlme his duties next week
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Following is the number of delegates
the following candidates for constable re-
ceiyed in Des Moines township: Morris,
6s; Baker, So; Mckelvey, "a; Stewart,
u; Banks. 6: Moss, 6; Robinson, 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

st, Paul's A. NJ. E. church, corner
Second and Center streets, Rev. T. Reeves,
pastor Sunday School at 3 pm, T. z.
Barton superintendent, Preaching at
1880 a. m. by Rev, Find of the M. E.
church; Epworth League at 90 p. m. /;
Sp. M, regular song service by choir.
All invited
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Mrs Georgia Capart has just returned
freln an extended visit in Bloomfield with
the parents of her husband. She left
Thursday for Spirit Lake to join her hus-
band, thence they will 60 Colorado to
make their future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Those who took advantage OF the ex-
cursion rates and visited st. Joseph, Mo-.
last sunday were Mrs. Georgia Holt,
Misses Matte and Alice Robinson, George
Dunn, T. j. Wilson, George Harris, Vim.
Roy. John King, George Stanton. All
report a good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Two Of our Leading Young ladies leave
this week for extended visits. Miss Edith
Birney goes to Chicago and Detroit. MISS
Beatrice Hicklin goes to st. Joseph.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Miss Stella Burnaugh departed for an
extended visit in the northwest Wednes-
day evening. She will visit her father IN
ST. Paul. and thence to Yellow Park be-
ore her return.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

jefferson Logan and Rev. I. Reeves
are the latest to procure neat turnout.
/. They will doubtless find much pleasure IN
riding about the city these warm evening
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Tracy Blagburn, Mho recently met Win
an accident while moyinga stove, IS much
improved. He expects to SO 10 WORK
Monday
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Pathfinders will meet Monday evening
at Foster and Williamson's law efice.
Business Of Importance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

The county republican convention had
six colored delegates, one to the congress
ional, ard two viii represent US in the
state convention. Bully for Polk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Miss Jerome Taylor has arrived iiom
Foa Dodge and will represent Webster
county to the Afro-American Protective
association.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

There viii be a meeting of the Hull
club at the court house Wednesday night,
July s. Each member, together with
friends cordially invited to attend. Come
out and LET US have a pleasant time. E.
q. McAlce, president; L. L. Barton, secre
tary
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

The Royal Six gave a pavilion dance at
sGreenwooa Park. Music by Clegsett ana
Green. An excellent time is reported.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Mrs. Murray Of Lincoln, Neb., is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Flether on Croker
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Ess't5i VI 1.end US some local items each
week aud oblige.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

VIM. Mash's aunt from Kansas City IS
visiting him and Mrs. Mash on SNteenln
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

There seems but little Improvement II
sthe condition Of Rev. h. ID. Turner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

News was received that Ossie Holmes
was accidently hurt by the cars at New
ton Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. LaCour and daughter
Of Mt. Pleasant, and Mr.. Peter hudlln
win arrive in the city Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Mr. and Mrs Robert Johnson have
Moved on Center and Oak.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

The ladies Of North Star lodge will give
picnic Saturday, July 4, at Greenwood
Park.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

John Washington of Chicago is eS-
pectea in the city this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

S Miss Bertha Courtley has been quite
sick this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

Mrs, b. j. Holmes and niece are visit
|iag In Oskaloosa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
MOERSHELL e DUFEY.
621 WEST. WALNUT. - -
4tbotJu1y Specia1ties

rnGSU1n1neT GIT. FTTCeS were never
Shirt Waists. ssauis, for Co., 49, gse
~ . 49,. 1865
figured ss9
Ribbed 15c &c
o
Wash floods are going still have pretty styles 4c ilc
UNDER WEAR
and Oc
Muslin Skirts 49c
Go
Handker
52inch English Serges blue and black
Warm Weather Goods were never asIoW
priced. Our business Growing Larger
day after day. You are invited to come
and look and get prices.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

One Fare for the Round Trip to Wash
ington, D. c.
Tickets on sale July 3rd, 18th, 9Th, 9Th,
and 9TH, via Wabash Line. For nforma-
ton apply to 220 Fourth street, Des
Moines, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03
Wabash Summer Excursion

Wabash Summer Excursion.
June LIST our summer excursions will be
on for points east. Good returning until
k)etober 1st
For information appA ace Seely,
Seianlefelal Agent, 221 rect, Des
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

creased the earnings Of our people and,
consequently, has diminished our
power of consumption.
In 1892, on March /, the net earn
ings Of all the national banks In the
United States amounted to $34 1863, 900.
On September / of 1896 the half years
earnings had been only $23, 49S,671, al
most $11, 100000 less than In 1892. Does
this look as IL McKinleyism had been
a bad thing for the bankers? In 1882
the ratio of earnings to capital and
surplus Were 1913 per cent. Last year
it was only 2.57 per cent, drop of
1.21 per cent under wisconsin. Now
let us put these figures briefly together
for the sober reflection of those who
We're reported as threatening to create
a financial panic. Let them decide
whether McISinleyism was such bad
thing for the stockholders whose money
they use and care for, and whose serv-
ants they are:
BUSINESS OF THE COUNTRY.
January to April. Amount.
1892 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1888 ,S79,S4O
Decrease, 1896 ......s 3,S74,S65,17
BUSINESS OF THE NATIONAL
BANKS.
Loans and Discounts.
Sept. 80, 1892 ...........$ 2.153. 49S,S29
Feb. %, 1896. ........... 1851 ,344,7S2
40. g., 1oac 1R1 Od7
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

TWAS in the Mash Baum cases that 3
peculiar admission was made by the court.
The court said that the reason a larger
fine and longer sentence was because
Mash was man of superior intelligence.
This makes one admission at least that q
black man has superior intellect to a
white man. In the past men have spent
years of study and research to show that
the mind ofthe Negro Is inferior to that
OF the Caucasian.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

MT. Louis Austin is indisposed this
Seek
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-03

S8ss N. b. Mash has gone to Chicago to re-
|aiac