Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-02-14

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the Hypocrisy Of the American religion III
sending money and missionaries to foreign
lands. while at home there were men and
women burned ut the stake and hundreds
were killed without the semblance Of law.
He called attention to the prejudice exist
ling among Afro-Americans themselves
over trivial matters; that many Of them
ranted about Ingersoll and his doctrine,
without having discrimination enough to
distinguish the good from the bad-they
were simply fanatics. The short talk was
replete in good sense, and created a great
deal Of confusion among those who attempt
to make themselves think that the past
conceptions Of heaven, hell, duty to home
and fellow-man can not be improved and
man gain better and moro comprehen-
sivc and sublime knowledge Of the world
and his duties. Rev. Mr.. Reeves has
preached the best sermons delivered from
that pulpit during the last ten years. He
| is hard student of both history and
events. His sermons are plain, and each
Sabbath the attendants take the thoughts
home to discuss them at the tireside.
A few colored citizens met atthe barber
shop Of II. III. Hooker, on Walnut street,
Tuesday evening and organized an Allison
club. The meeting was not advertised
and but few were present. Among them
we're the following: H. H. Hooker, presi-
dent; David Bowmer, yice-president;
"Rev." Henry McCraven. secretary. Sew
eral speeches were made. II. Fl. Hooker,
D. Bowmer, Isaac Curtley, Rev. F. Lo-
max and Rev. Henry McCraven, late of
the A. NJ. E. church, but now, it is re-
ported, of the Central or First Christian
church. He, Of course, was the principal
talker. Mac talked about history He is
for H. H. Lewis for constable, wants
colored fire company, day policeman,
two night men and health officer. He
did not say whether he wanted separate
schools to 60 with the fire company or
not, nor whether he wanted an Irish,
Swedish and American company for each
race. And the funny part of it all is,
Where does Mac come in" There is a
senegambian IN the wood-pile somewhere.
Mac is patriot and philanthropist. who
will never be found among the dead heroes.
What the officers Of the city government
have to do with the presidential aspira-
tons Of Iowa's candidate for the presiden-
tial nomination is not plain to the naked
eye. Mac made the greatest speech Of his
life, but he failed to state whether the fire
company should be composed of males or
females. There were five men present,
and how they can supply all the demands
will need an expert mathematician to de-
termine Horace Lewis was not present,
and it is not definitely known whether his
endorsement met with hearty approval on
his part.
The H. B. S. r. G. celebrated its fifth,
anniversary on the evening of February
II at the residence OF Mrs. L. Denney.
A social evening was enjoyed, and dainty
freshlnents were served, after which the
company adjourned, voting the celebration
decided success. The next meeting will
be held at Mrs. n. Warwicks, February
20, 1896.
The Ladies Afternoon Social club met
with Mrs. B. j. Holmes, President Mrs.
jackson in the chair. The club was Wis
Lifted by Mrs. w. II. Scott and Mrs. Eliza
Bell. An excellent lunch was served.
The club will meet February 20 at the
home of Mrs. Charles Windsor, 1041 B.
street. New members especially invited.
Firman Browns son, Willie, was very
sick the past week, but is much i'm.
proved.
S1o0 organ for $50; best make; tone
good rs new. Address E., box 497 or
call at room 1o8 Manhatton building.
Lady's watch will be given as promised
at Christian church, corner B and School
streets, Thursday night. February ~.
Rev. Bates of Carbonate was visitor
in our city Thursday.
There will be joint meeting of the j !.
S. Clarkson club and Lincoln club at the
court house on Wednesday, February 10
Business OF Importance. All are invited.