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Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
Gune Into Blast.

Bessemer furnace No. 2, which has been shut down for some time, went into blast yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
UndeIivered Telegrams.

The following undelivered messages remain at the Western Union telegraph office: B. F. Brown, F. c. Dunbeck, w. l.. Lanier, s. l.. Weaver Tutwiler Coal company, Charles H. Hanlin, D. Charles Sears
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
Regents of the White Shield.

Washington Conclave No. 1, Regents of the White Shield, will meet tonight in Magnolia hall on Third avenue at 7:3O o'clock
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11
God Morningi

Gooj Morning
 Please keep your eye on this space, and remember the Little Paint Store when you want anything in the paint line.
 If your requirements are along any other line we can't serve you.
 No house in Alabama, however, can please you so well as we, provided you need paints. That's our business. We are ready to prove this assertion. Yours lruly, Z. T. l.. MCGOWAN & CO,
 1920 Second Avenue.
 Birmingham, Ala.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11

that two Germans or more should be members of the board of aldermen. A meeting for the selection of names and ways and means of securing their elec- tion was called for Monday the 21st mo- tice of which will be given in the State Herald and Evening News and Blrming ham Courier.
 There were about 100 present at last nights meeting.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-09-11

Great bicycle sale going on. Three sales today-1O, 2:3O and 8 o'clock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.

Celery, olives or radishes are placed
in fiat dishes.
Paint can be removed from glass by
rubbing it with hot strong vinegar.
A little borax added to the water in
which flannel and other woolen goods
are washed keeps the texture soft.
A teaspoonful Of the best whisky
added to cup of beef tea for an invalid
is an excellent way to give stimu-
liant.
A bag Of faxseed worked in water for
some time makes good wash for var
nished paint and keeps the paint
bright.
A little finely grated or chopped lem
on peel and a little lemon Juice are a
very nice substitute for capers or pars-
ley in butter sauce, to eat with boiled
mutton.
A pinch Of powdered sugar and
another of cornstarch beaten in with
the yolks of eggs will keep an omelet
from collapsing. Beat the whites stiff
and then cut them into the yolks.
To clean mirrors sponge them per-
fectly free from all dirt, drying with
soft cloths, and when quite dry ruD
a little powdered blue over the glass,
poll shing it finally with soft Old SILK
handkerchief.
About the proper amount OF sugar
for ice cream Is six ounces to each part
Of cream. With less sugar the ice
cream is not so smooth, and more Is
ant to make it too rich, SO 1T VIII not
beat up so we'll and will melt quicker.
Olive sandwiches-Butter the Dreau
thickly spread over one slice a thick
layer Of olives cut in small pieces WITH
a little mayonnaise dressing spread
over, Lay the other slice OF bread up
on It and press the slices firmly togeth-
er. Trim off the crusts aud cut the
sandwich into squares.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
LATE PATENTED NOVELTIES.

frame to secure cows tails while
milking.
An electric cigar lighter and porta-
bic electric torch.
A neat little device for removing the
pulp from an orange.
Fan attachment for rocking chalrs'
operated by the motion Of the chair.
A design for pin badge, consisting
os a nitchfork with a bug impaled on
each tine.
A glass pane in the oven door OF
cook stove, so that the process OF pax
ing can be observed without opening
the door.
A gymnastic exhibition apparatus
whereby a man becomes the arrow and
is bodily propelled or shot from
strong bow.
An advertising clock in which the ad-
yertisements are kept in continuous
movement on an endless roll, by the
mechanism of the clock.
An interesting novelty, used as PEN
wiper. made in the form of bird. On
squeezing it in the hand the bill opens
to grasp the pen. The birds mouth
;xs lined with flannel, which wipes the
pen clean as it is withdrawn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
Special Bargain

offerings for Saturday and Mon
day. We can sell You good
Heavy Single Comfort for soc. A
Double Comfort for 69c.
Extra heavy, satsen lined, best cotton
batten filled comfort will 90 Saturday and
Monday at s1.35.
We can also sell you good heavy
blanket for 49c pair.
An extra heavy blanket for 69c pair.
All wool blankets in red, gray and
white from $1.75 up.
Cotton Batten sc per roll.
Good heavy Children's Shoes, just the
thing for school shoes, solid leather inner
and outer soles, for 9Sc.
A solid calf leather shoe, wears like
iron, sizes from 81 to 131s, will go Sat-
urday and Monday at Sl.19 pair.
Our Hill & Green chldrens shoes have
no equal for durability and approved
styles of lasts. Note our prices, size from
6 oS1a, Csc; from 81 to 1872, $1.25 per
pair.
Best heavy miners shoes for $1.49c a
pair
Don't forget where these bargains await
you. 1t is at the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
WORTH KNOWING.

tn salute with the left hand is a
deadly insult to Mohammedans in the
east.
The brain of an idiot contains much
less phosphorus than that Of person
Of average mental powers.
william c. Ussery, M. D., of ST. Louis
saws that the best food for those suffer-
Ing from typhoid fever Is the banana.
Tn Mexico the mescal plant attains
such an enormous size that one OF them
has sufficed for the making of a barrel
OF whisky.
Destitute Englishmen abroad can
demand to be sent home. They apply
IN their consul, who gives notice ac-
cordingly to captains of ships about to
sail
Ludwig Barnay has .giyen the l,7oo
marks he received for his performance
at the German embassy in Moscow
during the coronation festivities to the
relief fund for German actors and
actresses.
The Chesapeake & Ohio railway has
had plans under way for several
months for the erection OF new sta
tion and terminal facilities in Rich
mond Va, on which it designs to
spend s2,OO0,oO0.
The average price OF Canadian
horses sold in London for some time
has rarely been above S125. a price
which, freight and all expenses con-
sidered, is said to yield satisfactory
margin of profit.
Litchfield, Mich, has resident who
believes it pays to exterminate weeds.
He pulled up big burdock plant the
other day and found upon one of the
roots diamond ring which was lost
hy his wife four years beSo e.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
BIBLE STATISTICS.

The Apocrypha has verses, 7,0S1.
The Apoorypha has chapters. 1S3.
The Apocrypha has words, 1872 ,1S5.
The books in the Old Testament, SO.
The books in the New Testament, II.
Verses in the Old Testament, 23,241.
Words in the Old Testament, 592, ,430.
The chapters in the Old Testament,
J29.
Letters in the Old Testament, 2.72S,-
100.
The chapters in the New Testament,
260.
Words in the New Testament. $685.
$50.
The middle verse is the 9Th of Psalm
l1S
The verses in the New Testament,
1859.
The word Jehovah" occurs $3.50
times.
The middle chapter of the Old Tes-
lament is JOB 49,
The middle book of the Old Testa-
ment is Proverbs.
The middle book Of the New Testa-
ment is II. Thess.
The middle chapter and shortest in
the Bible is Psalm 1T.
Chapter 19 of II. Kings, and chapter
81 of Isaiah are alike.
The word "and" occurs in the New
Testament 1O,6O4 times.
The word land" occurs in the Old
Testament 35,543 times
The middle chapters Of the New Tes-
lament are Romans Is and Ia.
Verse q of chapter OF Ezra has all
the letters of the alphabet except d.
The middle verse of the New Testa-
ment is Acts, 17th chapter, 17th verse.
The shortest verse in the New Testa-
ment is John, 11th chapter, 35th verse.
The longest verse in the Old Testa-
ment is Esther, eighth chapter, ninth
verse
The shortest verse in the Old Testa-
ment is l. Chronicles, 1st chapter, 25th
verse.
The middle verse of the Old Testa-
ment is II. Chronicles, 22d chapter,
18th verse.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
osKALOosA NOTES.

Regular Correspondence of the Bystander.
Mrs. Jennie Brown and Miss
Emma fletcher Of Charlton, who
has been visiting Mrs. Knox, has
returned home.
Mrs. Eta Smith Cheek of Jack
sonville, ILL.,, is making an ex-
tended visit with her mother, Mrs.
Mrs. Sallie Williams. The Oska-
loosa people welcome her with
much joy.
Rev. 7. l.. Lewis has gone to
conference at Moline.
Ed. Jones and Mesdames Jones
and Minnie johnson are attend
ed the state fair.
Mrs. Mosley has gone to st.
Paul to pay her mother an ex-
tended visit.
Miss Ola Warthal of Lucas,
is visiting her friend, Miss Lizzie
Tate.
Henry Hackerdy has been sick
for some time.
Henry Brown and family have
gone to Bloomfield, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

In collecting last week ye edi-
tor was pleased to find so many
colored people owning their own
property, and being surrounded
by natures abundant gifts. Among
Others were DR.. Dulin. Mrs. Joe
Lewis, A. Wilburn, Robert
Ralkes, Mrs. Deberry, C. W.
and Henry. Time nor space will
not permit us to mention others
at this time. They have excellent
yields of grapes and truit. We
partook OF the hospitality of a
number Of them. Young people
buy homes, set out fruit and en-
ioys its benefits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
KEOKUK BUDGET.

Regular Correspondent to the Bystander.
Elder Malone preached his fare
we'll sermon Sunday.
Elder Rhinehart departed this
week to visit relatives in Marshall
town and attend conference.
Mesdames Lynch and Hacket
are visiting friends and relatives
in Canton.
Mrs. G. kellise visited over
Sunday in Canton, MO-,
Miss Sadie Benton departed for
her school in Kahoka, MO.
MRS. l.. Hooks is on the sick
list.
The Tabernacle excursion labor
day was a success and a good time
had.
Mrs. Low and Mr.. Rush have
been quite sick.
Elder johnson is the pastor Of
the Seventh Street Baptist church.
Services are being held each Sun
day.
Miss Lucy Bland entertained
company in honor OF Rev. Rhine
hart and wife Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
THE WHEEL.

BICYCLES all look alike-until after
YOU have bought cheap one, says the
Someryille Journal.
In New Zealand wheels have always
been transported free of charge when
accompanied by owners.
A noted chiropodist says bicycle rid
ing produces the high instep so much
desired by beauty seekers.
The most recent complaint is that
bicycling is practically lessening the
number Of marriages every year.
"Ducas Brown, Poultry. Fish and BIZ
cvcles," is a sign which attracts the
attention of the passersby in small
Maine town.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
BOONE NOTES.

Special Correspondence of the Bystandsr.
VIM. Phillips and Jack Mime
weather have returned after an
extended trip.
Archie Washington received
ten pound Of bacon at the labor
day races.
Rev. Thomas johnson was in
city Sunday for the last time be-
fore conference.
A number of our people at
tended the state fair.
School has opened with two
colored members, Bessie Coleman
and Simon Terry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
NEWTON NOTES.

Regular Correspondence to the Bystander.
Rev. Waldon left Thursday for
for Moline to attend the confer.
ence at Moline, III.
Mrs. Carter entertained a few
of her friends at dinner last Thurs
day.
Miss Genevie Green visited
friends in OskaIoosa and Grinnell
last week.
F. d. Hooker of Des Moines,
spent a few hours in the city
recently, enroute home.
Mrs. Jason Green has been Wis
tied in St. Paul.
Misses Craig and Lucas OF
Grinnell attended the state fair in
Des Moines.
After a delightful visit at the
residence Of Jason Green, MRS.
John D. Reeler departed for
Muchakinock, where she will visit
friends before returning to her
home in Mason City.
Mesdames Brown, j. Miller and
Glenn Miller and Misses Florence
Miller and Eldora Green were
state fair visitors this week.
The oratorical entertainment
given by Miss Emma Mayes at
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
COLORED MASON DEAD.
John Therman, the Only Negro
Member of a White Lodge
ExpireS-A Noted Man,

John Therman, the Only Negro
Member of White Lodge
Expires-A Noted Man.
John Therman died in Green
burg, Ind, recently Of apoplexy,
at the ripe age Of Is. He was a
barber and had worked in that
city forty-tive years. Mr.. Their
man enjoyed distinction above
any other member Of his race from
the fact that he was the only col
ored man in the world belonging
to white, ancient free and ac-
cepted Masonic lodge. He was
born in Boliver. Tenn, a free
man, and at the timr of his death
was the Oldest natural tree born
Negro in the American. He was
the son of Baptist minister, and
at an early age he acquired a good
education, attending white
school in the south. The Green
burg ancient, free and accepted
Masonic lodge. No. SO, Of which
he was member, is one of the
oldest in the state, being organ
lied tifty-one years ago, Israel
Gipsen acting as master. Mr..
Therman was raised in the lodge
forty-one years ago, under the
grand mastership OF DR.. J. w.
Bracken of Greenburg.
This lodge is the possessor Of a
member who is the largest man
belonging to the Masonic order in
the United States-he being Rev.
John Potter, who is six feet. four
nches tall and weighs 3o3 pounds.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
the A. M. E. church was pro-
nounced success.
Mrs. A. Hudson has returned
from her visit in Mt. Pleasant.
THE BACHELOR WOMAN.

Age, 15-She longs to be older so az
to attract mems attention.
16 years-She begins to form a vague
idea of what people call passion.
II years-She talks about love in a
cottage and dreams of tender affec-
ton free from sordid interests.
Is years-She silently adores some
young man who has shown her a lit
tic attention.
10 years-She is somew hat harder to
please and much less amiable, because
the papers have given her fattering
notice at her debut.
20 years-She is called the beauty OF
charms becomes naughty in her de-
meanor
81 years-She firmly believes in the
power of her bright eyes, and expects to
make brilliant match.
% years-She refuses an excellent Of
enough.
% years-She flirts with all the
young men.
"a years She wonders why she is not
married vet.
25 years-She becomes little more
reserved in manner.
26 years-She begins to think that
she might be happy without marrying
an immensely wealthy man.
27 years-She prefers the society OF
sensible men to flirting.
% years-She would like to marry a
comfortable living.
29 years-She almost loses hope OF
ever marrying.
80 years-She breads the possibility
o. being called an old maid
81 years-She gives much attention
to her makeup.
80 years-She processes Indifference
for dancing, and complains OF the diff
ficulty of finding good partners.
SO years-She is astonished the men
neglect sensible woman for a pretty
doll face.
"a years-She affects unfailing good
humor in conversation with men.
35 years-she is jealous Of every wo-
man who Is praised before her.
sc years-She quarrels with her best
friend because this one marries.
81 years-She thinks the world a very
lonely place.
SO years-She consoles herself in her
loneliness by talking Of her friends
who have made unhappy marriages.
80 years-She becomes cross and
grabbed.
40 years-She likes to pry into other
peoples affairs and enjoys a little mis-
chief making.
ii years She hopes with her money,
to tempt some impecunious youth into
a matrimonial alliance.
AZ years-That hope perishes, and
she becomes man hater.
43 years-She takes to cards and
gossip for daily diet.
"A years-She severely criticlses the
bold demeanor of young people OF the
day.
As years-She is seized with ylo-
lent passion for handsome distant
relative and calls her aunt.
46 years-The marriage of this good
looking favorite puts her into tower
ing rage.
Al years-She gives up in despair.
AZ years-She concentrates her al
fection on half dozen cats and dogs.
40 years She takes into her nome a
poor relation, who has to take care OF
her and to bear the brunt of her bad
temper.
SO years-She retires from the "oriu
entirely and dies a few years after, re-
GREETED by none-not even her heirs, 70
whom she leaves considerable for
tune-From the Old Woman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

Hon. John N. Gonna was nom-
mated as presidential elector for
the state Of Washington last week.
The first colored newspaper
printed west of the Mississippi
river was at Brookield, Mo-, in
1866. 1t was called the "Freed.
man Journal. "
Clem West, a Negro employed
in the Boston iron works at Nc
Keesport, Pa, received a letter
from Montreal, Canada, stating
that his uncle, j. B. Cleavant, had
died there, naming him as his
heir. The estate which West will
acquire is valued at SS5.000.
r. T. Tyler, son Of President
John Tyler, is a prisoner at Rich
mond, Va, charged with shooting
with intent to kill Jack Carr, a
young Negro. Tyler is dairy
man.
r. W. Christian, a Negro from
Murfresboro, was severely whipped
by party Of marked Negroes tor
delivering democratic speech at
South Pittsburg, Tenn.
AS an incentive to our people to
accumulate we will name a few OF
the rich men of our race F.
Come, MOBILE, Ala, 500, 900;
Bishop w. J. Gaines, Atlanta,
Ga, $50, 900; John Thomas, Balti-
more, $50, 900; DR.. Robert Pur-
US, Washington, D. O., $40,
600; W. C. Coleman, Concord
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
PENCIL POINTS.

A good corn country is never sum-
mer resort.
People who can't make coffee, never
stop trying.
The devil hasn't monopoly Of the
hell business.
Do love affairs finally give the victim
heart disease?
When you loaf, remember the rights
Of busy people.
That man or woman never lived who
was not a coward.
We all have strings to us which some
one else is pulling.
It is not the walking that makes a
bill collector tired.
1t is surprising how sick some peo-
pie can become, and live.
We have noticed that when man
Is busy, he drops politics.
There should be more work, or less
money, in Office holding.
No one has ever attempted to pull
teeth by Christian science.
The only men who complain OF a
scarcity Of dogs, are the Arctic ex-
plorers.
No one can so out in what is called
society without being somewhat OF a
CAD.
When woman tells a man she loves
him without being coaxed to, it
scares him.
When you think You have heart dis
ease, the real trouble is probably indi-
gestion.
People acquire little more pride as
they grew older but they are as weak
as ever.
If you can't play On the piano, don't
be modest about saying so; boast
about 1t.
A Terre Haute young woman pre-
vented her sisters elopement by en-.
tering charge of profanity against her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

chinery, the inventive genius Of
man, is phenomenal. The fruit
exhibit and attractions at the
speed ring were good. Special
credit is due the art and floral
hall exhibits. The colliding Of
the large engines was seen and
admired by thousands Of people.
The I. O. O. F. drill Wednesday
was grand. Suffice it to say
that if the fair was a success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
FIRST COLORED NEWS
PAPER IN THE VEST.

Our worthy townsman, DR..
j. Dulin of East Walnut street,
told our reporter last week that
he was connected with the first
colored newspaper published west
of the Mississippi river. 1t was
called the Freemen's Journal, and
was edited by Henry Stanton,
brother of George Stanton Of this
city, at Brookield, Mo-, in 1866.
The doctor is quite conversant,
and of wide experience.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

The series of republican meet
ings being held this week were a
success. Good speaking, good
music and good attendance were
characteristic.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

The Iowa state agricultural fair
was largely attended each day,
Wednesday the largest crowd be-
ing present. The crowd is estim-
ated at $4,000 people In attend
ance- The amusements were
good, the exhibits fine and in the
implement department, the asw
& entions of labonng-s -sas,ily ma
~ ISIS ns9
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

The republican party has saved
this country from dishonor several
times in its history and in Novem-
Der will do so again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

This is republican year and
you need not fear the result as
the people can not be fooled all
the time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

n. G., $4,000 Hon. B. K.
Bruce, Washington, y. c., $780,,
900; President w. III. Goler, Sails
burg, n. c., $500, 1000; J. T. Cook,
Washington. D. c., 5000, 900,
Hon. Fred Douglass, (estate)
Washington, D. G., $500, 900; 0.
0. Simmins, Texas, $3.50, 900;
Daniel Seals, California, $780,
900; George Washington, Cen
tralia, Wash, $l5O,O00; William
Gross, Seattle, Wash, 100000,
The Manufacturers Record of
a recent date says: General O.
0. Howard and Cyrus Kehr Of
Chicago, and others are planning
to establish at Cum berland Gap,
Tenn, a great educational institu-
ton to be known as the "Lincoln
Memorial University in honor
Of Abraham Lincoln. While their
plan includes the general work of
a university, they expect to devote
special attention to the organiza-
ton in connection Herewith of a
great technilogical school which
they hope will take as one Of the
greatest techical institutions in the
country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

The smallest Mason in the world
is also member of the same
lodge, he being Charles Beeklaft.
who is four feet, seven inches tall,
and weighs seventy-two pounds.
Times FL erald.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

Bend money by postoiflcs order, money
order, express or draft, to TIE Iowa 6rAzs
b1sTANDER Publishing Company.
Communications mnst be written ON one
side OF the paper only and be Of fnterest TO
ehs putlic. "Brsvity is tho soul Of Wit,
remember.
W. will not return rejected manuscript
lnlsss accompanied by postage stamps.
eB All correspondence and communities
tionssmust be signed by the persons writing
tho same
All entertainments, concerts, festivals,
etc, Tor which an admission fee is charged,
VIII be published at the rate of 5 cents per
line Tor each Insertion. Lists of presents
charged extra.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

The great East Side Colored Baptist
rally at the Mckinley tent next Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
Leader Depart. Store,
STATE FAIR.

SOP East Locust and 4O7 East Fifth Street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

Il the best and cheapest place to
do your trading. If not read their
price list carefully and compare it
to others and see if it is not for
your interest to do So
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11
RACE ECHOES.

Hon. John N. Gonna was nom-
mated as presidential elector for
the state Of Washington last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-09-11

A Terre Haute Young woman pre-
vented her sisters elopement by en-.
tering charge of profanity against her