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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
TROUBLE In CAMP
The Secretary of Fred
Douglass League
Gives a Few
Facts
The Boodling Officers Exposed
by the Man Who is in
Position to Know
the Fact.
League Officers Get Doodle
and Give Beer and Cigars
to the Working Mem
bers Not in the Ring
Dislikes Mccartney for Mayor.

DlSllhSS NdSoi liiCy iOi "oy "
ED. BYsTANDER: Please allow
me to say something in defense of
the wrong done the Fred Douglas
Colored Republican league by
misrepresentation through some Of
the official e1nbers Of the afore-
said league. | am in possession
of facts wherein there has been
some boodllng done by two of the
leading officials Of the league. 1t
can be shown that those gentle
men did make a slate, presented
it to both candidates, however,
only one of them accepted it.
The first candidate they presented
their slate to they demanded 500.
He (the candidate) told them they
were too high priced for him, SO
they went to the other candidate
or his agents and he or his agents
accepted the slate and made ar
rangements for the money to be
paid through certain agents.
Again | would have the public
fully understand that the actions
of those gentlemen are IN no wise
approved of by F. D. League.
Again as soon as the arrangements
were made for the money, Why
three of the leading official heads
published an article in the Register
stating that the Fred Douglas
Colored Republican league had en-
/ daorsed Mccartney as their candi-
date for mayor, which was untrue.
These are facts. am the saere-
tary ofthe organization in question,
| therefore the statements | make
in general meets its appreciation.
M. Mccartney is soliciting colored
voters on tue Pfe'eA' 'ia' nc A.9
Always peeh tne coioteu ni'n ,
| lena. W = ASK lo"' oy ieiuei.'S
an accom'nooalion 20 sohae ~ =, NC
very pest men q our race ine0e
things nave come uifec'iy uhool
Mr.. Macartney,s Conservation anu
also ms supervision. ne say >
those things were zone through
misunderstanding, TernaPs 'hey
; were; still we cant : see IL III lnat
hight.
Mr.. Mccartney had in his en-
ploy one Baker, who is a colored
citizen of Des Moines. The night
clerk tried to knosk Mr.. Baker
down but Mr.. Baker, being to
much for him, knock him down.
The night clerk discharged Mr..
Baker and refused to pay him his
g., II ,,,,c,,p+ of ruoras Mr. R,3 K or
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

We predict that the republican
managers will take to- St. Louis an
Afro-American demo crat and pay
his way, and in the event OF victory
take care of him. Nothing neec
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

"Who freed YOU will not carry
as many votes this year as it did in
the past. 1t is better to talk in
telligently to men Of reason.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
School Election.

The following we're elected di-
rectors:
East Side-W. H. Boyle and A
H. Larson
West Side-L M Mann and D
D Fleming
University Place-T F Crete and
] X Macomber
North Des Moines-S F Prouty
and 0 C Riddle
Capital Park c Tate and
George Rankin
Oak Park-E Chavenpes and R
" Cunningham !
Greenwood Park-F S Jaquith
Grant Park-L w Barlow
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
There is talk of some Of the dele

There is talk of some Of the dele
gates giving proxy to some Afro
American SO one can be at the St
Louis convention. Such action
should be resented as an insult
after the action of the Allison con,
vention. No self-respecting Afro.
American will accept proxy OF
90 as a substitute to a convention
from which he was refused nom
nation and election.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

the city Of Des Moines and its best
interests.
Every good citizen should see
to 1t that he is present and takes
an active part in the affairs OF the
party of which he is factor.
There are good and bad republi-
cans, honest and dishonest, men
with business capacity and integ-
rity and men without either. All
men can aspire to places, but it is
the business of the people to see
that only well qualified men are
elected.
The chief official to be chosen
and he must be a republicans
that of mayor. Reference to the
columns of the Iowa STATE
BYsTANDER reveals the names of
of two candidates for the mayor
atty. The manner of selecting
the candidate for mayor on the re-
publican ticket will apply to all
other offices to be filled.
One candidate has made de-
claration of principles which are
sound, and have been so accepted
by all men with good or even fair
business judgment. The other
has not said a word and must be
judged by the company he keeps.
One has addressed the people
at various times in the different
precincts Of the city on public
affairs. The other spake not a
word.
One has pledged himself to
certain principles, which he will
carry ont if chosen by the people.
No one but an insane man would
attempt to violate a public pledge.
The other has made all of his
pledges in private and to individ-
uals.
One has been fighting against
corporate greed and for justice to
both corporations and to the people
The other has the corporations
back Of him. urging his nomina-
ton with all the skill skill cf an un-
scrupulous manipulation.
One has treated all men fairly
and squarely and is willing to
stand on his record as a man and
an employer Of labor. The other
wants the past buried, and says
look to the future for good record
His past IS ''strewn with the
graves of buried opportunities
One employees laborers and pays
them for their work. The other
employs labor, makes profit by
it and expect thS laborer to throw
in his principles.
One enters into business con
tract with any responsible mar
who calls on him regardless of his
religion, race or color. The Other
has been on the defense in these
respects since entering the cam
paign. 1t has been proven be
yond the shade Of a shadow O
doubt that he stands convicted or
the testimony Of creditable wit
nesses, both black and white
One hires men to work for hin
because he makes profit by doing
SO. The other wants to "foo
somebody and pretends it is the
work Of "sweet charity" Bah
Such sophistrv.
Judge of all the men by th'
records they have made and eacl
voter will be true to himself ant
his best interests. The stay a
home Afro-American voters arr
the ones who injure the cause il
which they seem to be SO mucl
interested. If anything is accom-
plished it must be done by taking
every step in the affairs of the re
publican ranks. Let the goo'
citizen attend the party primaries
Find out what you want to DO be
fore you go and then do it. If yo'
remain at home you will allow tn
Doodle and criminal classes t
carry the day for few paltry do
lars. These men have no regar
for principle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

Since the cold snub was given
to the Afro-Americans Of Iowa
there has been formed an organiza-
tton of twenty property holders
and tax payers who will go to the
St. Louis convention and lobby in
the interest Of Mckinley. They
are men Of wide, acquaintance,
good judgment and sufficient
means to lend valuable assistance
to a man who is not afraid to have
Afro-American delegates to St.
Louis from his own state. Allison
selected many Of the delegates, but
did not name a single Afro-Ameri-
?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
/ am a candidate for CITY engi

lam a candidate for city engineer
on the republican ticket I desire
the support Of the colored citizens
at the coming primary and city
election In return / will accord
your people full recognition by ap-,
pointing some suitable colored nen1
in the office Further ] can a
you that | will show your p
the courtesy and consideration
all citizens and taxpayers are
titled to Those Of the scolors
people who know me for the Il
twelve to sixteen years viii tessify|
that | always treated them as
gentleman will treat his equal
Mr. Schreiner is a good repubIica
and if nominated will give the cit1
a good administration e.
engineer
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

referred to. 1t has been stated on
the streets Of this city that Hon.
j S Clarkson sent telegram to
"N1gger" democrat and traitor,
asking him to meet him IN this
city for the purpose Of having a
consultation Can it be that Col
Swalm's experience with Demo
cratic Uriah Heep has not come
to the knowledge ofJudge Blanch-
ard and J S Clarkson9
That the Afro-American was
not wanted in the Allison delega-
ton is no surprise to those who
know his record Allison has
never taken any interest in the
welfare of the Afro American and
his speeches in congress and in
campaigns reveal this tact Reed,
Mckinley and many of the other
candidates have found occasion to
say something in favor of Justice
justice pure and simple-to the
Afro-American There are dele
gates to the St Louis convention
from nearly every northern state
with the exception of boasted Iowa
1t is no surprise that in Texas,
Louisiana and Alabama a "Lily
White Republican party" is or
ganized, but in Iowa, a state that
heralds the fact that it stands near
the head in point of intelligence,
it is amazing
It seems plain to us that the re-
publicans are attempting to thwart
all desire of Afro-Americans to
organize in this county and state
In this city the party attempted to
send an Afro-American democrat
who has been indicted by the
grand jury for keeping a house Of
bad repute and has been guilty Of
MANY crimes and mis-. & 9 :: ii ii c c d nors---
to the republican state convention
This is disgusting and these men
should be made to know that such
men do not in any manner, shape
or form represent the intelligent
Afro Americans of the community.
The duty of the Afro-Americans
seems plain to us They should
not give up republican principles
They are just as good as ever An
organization should be formed and
cemented together SO as to protect
itself from traitors and enemies
within and without Nothing will
be accomplished until the young
men and old men get together,
stand together, work together and
if need be fall together Things
are going from bad to worse.
Bury petty Jealousy and strife,
put on the armor of intelligence
and great battle can be won
Insults should be resented. II
the Afro-Americans are capable
of assisting in winning great vic
tories they should be allowed te
enjoy its fruits There has beer
too much strife inside Of the
ranks This should be replaced by
intelligent and united effort This
does not mean compromise witt
wrong or wrong doers An incl
dent occurred here sometime age
which will show the strength o
honest men who recognize thu
discipline of organization Tw(
| Swedish gentlemen made appllca
ton for the same appointlve posi-
ton The Swedes were entitled t
one appointment They were sen
back and told to secure the en-
dorsement of the republican clu'
One received two votes more thai
IL. o,,,opopt Ha.wa OiVen th
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
Rev W. W. Browne

s:Rev.n w. W. Browne Of
Richmond. Va, is attempting to-
defeat Editor Mitchell Of the
Richmond Planet, for member of
the board Of alderman Mr..
Mitchell has committed an mn
pardon;lble sin in tile eyes Of
Browne By exposing his Saol6
grab from the True Refa
the Atro-Americans q
are made Of the ttfde stuff Mf.
Mitchell will have an increased
majority.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
REASONABLY EXPECTED

Richmond, Va. Planet: James
H. Barton, who established q
white settlement, north ofthis city
and refused to allow any colored
residents to live within its confines
has walked away with what is esti-
mated to be $50, 900 Of other peo-
pies money. His return is anx.
ously awaited by his deluded vic
tins and curses from former Chris.
tian households and weeping,
wailing and gnashing of teeth
from the Negro-haters is a com.
mon occurance upon the avenues
Of this rev anue-sacked village.
And so ends the roll Of prejudice
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

The Afro-American doctors Of
Texas will hold their tenth an
nual meeting next month.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-25
THREE SALOONKEEPERS HAVE
THEIR LICENSES TAKEN AWAY
FROM THEM.
THREE BOYS BUY eRoG,
DRUNKENNESS IN THE
STREET.
MONDAYS AWFUL ACCIDENT.
Mary Overland and Mabel Walker
Both Lie Dead at the County
MOrgue.

Three saloonkeepers, War Davidson,
40 Cedar avenue; John Fjellman, 247
Cedar avenue and L. Blustem, Psi Ce-
dar avenue, will suffer a revocation of
their licenses as the result of having
sold Intoxicating liquor to minors. This
action was taken by Mayor Pratt last
evening, after thorough investigation
of the different cases. The complaint
against these saloonkeepers had its or
igin in the arrest of John Kelly, a
fourteen-year-old lad, who was arrest
ed Monday on the charge Of drunk
enness. Although the Kelly boy was
the only one arrested, he was by no
means the only one that had imbibed
of the liquor on that day. Two other
boys, by the names of Johnson and
Sundby, eleven and thirteen years old,
respectively, had been with Kelly dur
ing the afternoon, and had gone into
the saloons and bought whisky. The
lads were the principal witnesses
against the saloonkeepers, who, with
the exception of Davidson, denied hav-
ing sold them anything. The boys tes-
timony was clearly and concisely given
and that they were telling the truth
was not for a moment doubted by the
mayor.
The testimony was to the effect that
on the day mentioned Kelly had gone
into Blustem's saloon and bought a
bottle of whisky for 25 cents, stating
that it was to be used at home. The
bartender gave him the liquor without
further inQuiring into the matter, and,
upon giving him the bottle, told him to
hurry out. The bottle had subsequent
ly been filled at the other saloons
Mayor Pratt, in speaking about the
affair last night, stated that the law
upon the question was plain. A minor
is not allowed under any circumstances
to purchase intoxicating liquor in a
saloon, the saloonkeeper placing his
license in jeopardy by so doing. For
merly the law read that liquor could be
purchased upon a written order from
the parents, but this law no longer
exists. The mayor stated that he was
of the opinion that the law was con-
tinually being broken in the city, but
will to the best of his ability round
up such places.
1t IS not probable that the Kelly boy
Will be sent to the reform school, as
was formerly anticipated. The mayor
has taken considerable interest in his
case, and will try to assist him to a
better path. The boys demeanor last
evening made a favorable impression
upon him, and he considers him bright,
but in want of some one to lend him
helping hand. The other two bows
are Intelligent and stand high in
school the Sundby boy being in A
Seventh grade. 1t being suggested to
john Kelly that if he was sent to the
reform school he would have to leave
his little sister, he burst into tears
and said he did not want to be sent
there. He promised the mayor to try
to do better, and will undoubtedly
be given assistance to do so.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-25
SALTWATER NEWS.
Only One Bid for the saltwater
Electric.

The Saltwater electric street railway shut
down at noon yesterday upon the order of
Judge Wililston, and the sale Of the road was
again postponed until Dec. s. At the adyer-
this amounting to $1,000, but, inasmuch as
the Indebtedness of the road is more than
So GOO, the court decided not to accept the bid.
1t is rumored that suits will be begun against
the bondholders to settle the Indebtedness If
a sale is not made in December.
Miss Martha A. Austin, daughter Of one
Of the guards at the prison, was married at
noon yesterday to George E. Hainlin a
prominent young man residing in ST. Paul.
They will reside in st. Paul. The wedding
intimate friends being present.
Warden Wolfer ordered a new lot of ma
chinery for the prison binder Irvine factory
yesterday, including twenty spinners and
one breaker. This will increase the daily out
put about 1000 pounds and will give the
The machinery will probably not arrive here
until the last of next month
The petit jury was sworn yesterday in the
district court, and the action OF Aldrich VS..
kellogg is on trial.
]. E. Mahaney, Robert Hawthorne and
late Monday evening, from Redwood county.
Mahaney and Hawthorne will serve reform
atory sentences for robbery in the second de-
gree and Norris will serve a reformatory
sentence for grand larceny
A number of fishing huts are being built
on Lake st. Croix, and indications are that
this will be an important industry again
the coming winter. The ice Is about six
inches thick and is safe from this CITY to
Hudson.
Frederick Treff was brought down from
Alexander Johnsons camp near Mora yester-
day and taken to the city hospital. He is
suffering from very bad wound on the head
caused by the kick Of horse.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-25
COLOR OF A MUSTACHE
May Decide Whether Rev. Hermans
Is i'm Missouri.

Rev. Francis Hermans, of the Norwe-
gian Danish Baptist church, who spent
his first years in this country in Mime
apolis, and whom the police have been
looking for for months, because of sus-
picions that he was guilty of murder
ing his housekeeper at Salt Lake City,
is believed to be under arrest at To-
peka, Kan. A man giving the name
of Rev A. Wynn Richmond has been
arrested in that place on a charge CT
sending indecent letters through the
mails, and the police think that he is
none other than Rev. Hermans, who
left Salt Lake City right after the
murder, going to Kansas City, and
finally being lost to the detectives some
where in Illinois. Richmond has a
wife in Kansas City, whom he mar
rled about year ago, under the name
of Richmond. He met her at a re-
v1val meeting. Then he went on a
preaching tour through Missouri, Kan
sas and Arkansas. Mrs. Hermans, who
is at present at Kansas City, has been
shown picture of Hermans, and she
pronounces it to be a very strong like
ness Of her husband, although she is
not sure about it. The description Of
the two preachers TALES exactly, ex-
cept in the color of the mustache
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-25
MURPHY FoUND GUILTY.
The Jury Went Out Friday After
noon,

noon,
Fred Murphy, the highwayman, who
held up William G. Henry at the cor
ner of First avenue south and Eighth
street some months ago. was convicted
yesterday morning by the jury having
the case in hand. The case in ques-
ton shows the efficacy of determina-
ton on the part of the judge. The jury
in the Murphy case went out at $50
o'clock Friday afternoon last, with the
clearest evidence as to guilt that ever
went to jury by disinterested parties.
Yet the jury remained out, failing to
agree, and wanted to report the dis
agreement. Judge Elliott, however,
would not hear Of It, and kept the jury
out over Sunday; then until Monday
afternoon, when they came in and
asked to have the evidence Of the wit
ness Ryan read. Then they hung out
again, the eleven stubborn men refus-
ing to come over for acauittal, and
Judge Elliott sent word that they
might remain out all night. They did
so, and finally agreed yesterday morn
ing, and handed in a verdict Of rob-
berry in the first degree, and without
any recommendation to mercy. Judge
Belden took the verdict, and Murphy
was remanded for sentence.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-25
TWO ARE DEAD.
Results of the Gasoline Lamp Ex-
pIOsiOn.


The bodies Of Mary Overland and
Mabel Walker lie on marble slabs
at the county morgue, victims to the
frightful accident in the overturning Of
a gasoline lamp at the residence of F.
A. Walker, 400 Seventh avenue SOUTH
Monday evening. Death interviewed
after eXcruciating suffering. The
prompt assistance rendered by neigh
bors Immediately after the occurrence
did not avail to offset the inevitable
The sufferers were removed to ASbury
hospital and their every need and con-
Venience satisfied, but in two cases the
result was fatal.
The condition of Mary Overman was
from the first considered without hope
In her heroic act of attempting to save
the thirteen-year-ol Mabel from prob
able death she received burns the
pain of which the physicians could
but temporarily assuage. Her body
presented a horrible sight, and death
took place at 8 o'clock yesterday
morning.
The injuries received by Mabel Walk
er were less serious in their external
nature Her chest and face were
burned, but the fire did not get into
her hair. For a time it was thought
that she might survive. Throughout
the night and the early part Of yes
terday she rested as comfortably as
was possible, and evidenced vitality
such as gave rise to hope. Later in
the day the reaction took place. She
died at o'clock last evening as a re-
suit Of the shock and inhalation of the
smoke.
Mrs F. A Walker was resting easily
last night, and the chances of her re-
covery are favorable. Her injuries are
yielding to treatment.
Coroner Kistler last evening viewed
the bodies at the morgue. He does not
consider an inquest necessary, but to-
day may swear in a jury who will be
held in allegiance in the event of sub
sequent developments calling for &C
ton,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-25
MINNEAPOLIS
OFFICE 20 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
Liberal Union Meeting.

The Liberal Union of Minnesota Women
met yesterday at All Souls Universalist
church, in Minneapolis. The election of a
president to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Mrs. T. G. Winter, resulted in
the election of Mrs. Niles, of the First Uni
tartan church, Minneapolis, who took the
chair after a very nice address, expressing
her interest in the work of the Liberal
union and asking the hearty cooperation of
its members to carry out it's designs. The
paper on Self Restraint by Mrs. H. F.
White, was not presented, on account Of that
lady's absence from the city. Mrs. Thomas
Gerald Winter filled the place on the pro-
gramme by an able paper on Ethics and
Literature One of the most interesting
topics presented was the account of the Uni
tartan conference at New Ulm, Mimi, by
Mrs. c. w. Ames, the account of the
lgous conditions of the settlement of New
Ulm being very entertaining. Mrs. NJ. E. r.
MCGUIRE of Minneapolis, and Mrs H. E.
Lamb, of st. Paul. were elected to report
the meetings for the ensuing year. Lunch
was served at 1:30 by the ladies Of All Souls
church.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-11-25

ual drunkard, and she asks for d.
vorce and custody Of their child.
Frank Kiessel says he is thirty-one
years old and Louise Kiessel twenty
nine. In September, 1891, he says she
left him, after they were welded but
three months, and he wants divorce.
Joseph Quackenbush has seen seven
ty-six summers and more winters, and
in that respect has twenty-three years
the better Of Amanda, of the same
name. They were welded in Mime
apolis Nov. 5, 1891, when he was seven
ty-one years of age and she forty eight.
He claims that she was false to him.
Lulu G. Bacon doesn't even care to
save her name in her action against
Frederick d. Bacon, who she says is
nine years her senior and thirty-three
years of age. They were welded in
1892 and he has deserted her, she
claims.
Mary Wood and George Wood We're
welded at Somersetshire, Eng, in
1865. She says he deserted her in 1892.
They were but seventeen years of age
when they were welded, and they only
recently discovered that they were
mismated.
George A. Zanopoliski has filed note
of issue in his case against Cordelia
A. ZanopoliSki