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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

Special Correspondence of the Bystander.
CEDAR RAPIDS. April 2i.--The weather here
has been very warm.
The chicken pie" social at the A. M. E.
church was grand success. The ladies solicit
ing for the two prizes did excellent, Mrs. Per
sons collecting over $50, whereby she wa.
awarded the first prize, quilt made by the
Ladies' Industrial" club. Miss Daisy Hannah
was awarded the second prize which was q
banquet lamp. Total receipts S5O.05.
The L. l. D. met on the II with Mrs. w d
Lavell on Tenth street The following officers
were elected President, Mesdames G. H
Wade; vice president, o. B Claire; secretary
Amelia Conner; treasurer, Ella Davis; pur'
chasing committee, Mesdsmes Davis, Claire
and Persons, Cutters, Lowry, Holly and Rasp
berry. The circle was visited by Rev. Searcey,
who made q few remarks. After Adjournment
a most elegant repast was served. Next meet
ing at Mrs. Hattie Persons.
Mr. o. b. Claire has been suffering with
quinsy.
Mr.. Thomas Davis arrived in the city q
couple Of weeks ago.
The L. l. D. circle anticipates serving meals
down town during the encampment.
Mrs Frank Sadler is on the sick list.
Rev. Holly has returned from Muscatine,
where he went on business
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
After the Armada.

The defeat of the Armada Inspired
England with energy and hope. Our
people became busy traders. Flemish
traders had been ruined by war FleIn-
ish refugees had focked into England
and Antwerp, the great port for new
world commerce, had been sacked and
taken. English succeeded to the trade
of which the Dutch had been deprived.
Beyond the ocean lay vast world of
wealth of which Spain. united with Por-
tugal, claimed the monopoly, thereby
excluding English commerce from the
larger half of the planet Systematic
violence-that is, the combination Of
trade with private war-was the only
mode in which this monopoly could be
attacked. Elizabeth conniyed at this
covert maritime war both before and
after the Armada and the struggles be-
tween English traders and Spanish
monopolsts were far too numerous and
important to admit of peace between
the two governments 1t was this
spirit Of commercial adventure,
whether it be called piracy or heroic
attempt to rescue the new world from
the inquisition and give it back to tho
free use Of the human race, which was
the first step in the development of
three colossal growths trade,
British empire, the British navy
Blackwood's $ Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Ores, and Perfume.

Every woman should keep in mind
the analogy between the dress and the
perfume; they should be harmonious.
For instance, the only permissible mat
ter for an American woman to perfume
her wardrobe is through the use OF
sachets, light fluffy dresses suggest some
subtle scent, like that OF apple blos-
SONS, heavy material being susceptible
to more clinging fragrance. Linen
suggests lavender and rose.
The sachets are now being made in all
sizes and shapes, to be used in veil
cases, bonnet boxes, wardrobes, and
they are even turned into their tiny
slippers: If your evening bonnet Is Of
roses use rose sachet; if of violet so be
the odor violet; if of carnation the lat
ter spicy fragrance is in keeping
Many persons who are authority on the
subject maintain that sandalwood is
the proper and correct sachet for cloth
dresses and furs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
DAVENPORT NEWS.

Special Correspondence of the Bystander
DAVENPORT, April 22,-For the past week
the writer has been quite i'll, but is now much
improved.
Mr., Lauson Carroll is again In the city, look
ing well.
The Bethel club will give grand concert
May 7th.
The members OF Pride of Iowa tabernacle
will give May party on May l.
Miss Jsssie Telfred is quite sick with typhoid
malaria.
Misses Minnie and Altheda Jones are in the
city visiting Mrs. Roberts.
The s. A. L. club, which consists of about
twenty members, met Thursday at Mrs, Nc
Gan. Mrs. S. Allen presided. The following
onlcers were elected: President, Mrs. X. d.
rillman; Mrs. r. Richardson, secretary; Mrs.
L. Carroll treasurer; Mrs. G. H. Marsh al
critic; Mrs A. Richardson journal. Quota,
tons from Holmes. discussions, papers and
recitations served as the program. Lunch
was served Next meeting at Mrs. Hall OF
Rock Island, May 81.
Morrison Construction company was strickeL
with heart failure at the city hall last Tuesday.
Funeral was held from the A. NJ. E. church
wednesday. A wife, six children and this
community mourn his death.
Company G. OF Bethel A. M. E. church re
romeling committee committee will give ali
entert tainment Friday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
LEGISLATIVE NEWS.

The Iowa legislature adjourned recently.
Thus closed one of the hardest working
sessions ever held--that is they have
labored more hours than previous ses-
sions There were 514 bills introduced
in the house and 456 in the senate. Six
teen joint resolution, and in addition to
their regular work, they amended and
600 pages of the new or proposed
code revision. There were more bills
passed the last weeks than any previous
two weeks--for there were a flood of bills
for passage, even the forenoon Of Satur-
day several bills were passed. A beauti-
full bouquet was presented by the demo-
cratic senators to the distinguished sena-
tors from Wright county, j.. E. Rowen
of Clarion, as token of their respect and
esteem that the members of the political
parties hold toward him. Senator Rowen
was in the chair when it was presented
him, being SO surprised, yet after a few
minutes thought he accepted The honor IN
short speech. This is the first boom in
political circles to become Governor
BRAKES successor four years hence. How
ever, the senator from Wright county
has never asked or Thought ofsuch an
honor, but if his friends should call him
to higher honors as true patron of re-
publican principles would yield to their
demands. Wright county can do herself
no greater honor than to return their dis
tinguished senator to the upper house for
his sec ond term. The last afternoon ses-
sion was love feast, singing, speaking
and spstting one another with paper
wads, etc. A double quartette went up
near the clouds in the capitol and sung
patriotic and religious anthems to up
lifted heads below A colored quartette
was present
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

them editing a medical journal;
900 lawyers, graduates Of law
schools; 65 dentists and 65 phar-
macists. There are 200 newspa-
pers and four magazines edited by
colored mon. In 1892 the colored
people contributed 100000 for
education and paid. taxes on prop
erty valued at $274, ,000,O 100
books on poetry, biography, re-
ligIon, science and general litera-
ture have been written by colored
men; essays, poems and other
articles have been published in
the leading magazines Of the coun-
try; four banks and thirty seven
building and loan associations are
also conducted by them. Mis-
sionary Review.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

Special Correspondence to the Bystander.
MT. PLEASANT, April a0.-Mrs Hattie Hum
and daughter are now comfortably located On
Lincola and Division streets.
Mrs. John Rankins contemplates a visit tc
Indianapolis in the near future.
Miss Peggy Hunt is visiting III Larilla.
Mr. and Mrs LaCour will leave for Chicago
Thursday.
The member Of the Baptss church gave 8
tom Thumb" social at the tabernacle Thurs
day for the benefit OF the pastor,
Mr.. win Spotts was visitor in the city last
week.
Marguerite. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
LaCour, was quito sick, but is much improved
hrs. Henry Moseley is on the sick list.
Mr.. John Thompson OF Des Moines was o
Saturday visitor in this city.
Mrs. r. Douglass OF Chicago is visiting hel
father, Mr.. Adams.
Grandmother Lila Burnaugh is still quite
sick.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
OSKALOOsA NOTES.

Special Correspondence of the Bystsnder.
OsKALoosA, April.-Mr. G. w. Black was
elected Sunday as delegate to the Sunday
school convention, which will be held in New
ton.
Rev. Walden Of Carbonado, has gone tc
Newton to take charge Of the a. NJ. E. church
Mr.. Field and Mrs. Black are on the sick list
Mrs T. w. Lewis is able to be out again.
Drs. Brown and Lawther are doing good
work at the mines.
The Christian Endeavor OF tne A. NJ, E.
church will celebrate its anniversary Monday
Mr. Joe Jamison was in the city Monday.
Mr.. Worthall, who recently came here, has
gone to Colon to teach music.
Rev. Williams and wife were in town today
Miss Eldora Thompson is dressmaking in
Colon. She is doing we'll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
PLAIN FACTS.
Leayenworth lKan.l Herald.

Some fellow went out to Lans-
ing and discover that there were
more colored convicts than white,
in proportion to the relative popu-
lation Of white and colored people
in this state, and at once con-
cluded that the colored in this
state are more given to crime than
the white.
Why are there more colored
convicts in proportion than white?
A colored man Of Topeka is
sent to the pen two years for TAX
ing So. 6S; a white man who was
in the same Office now lives in
style in Topeka after stealing
thousands of dollars.
A colored man is sent up for
stealing a chicken, piece OF
meat, and in many cases the value
of the article stolen is increased
to make a case of grand larceny;
his white brother appropriates
thousands of dollars, and goes
practically free.
Again the colored criminal at
the bar has neither money nor
friends to block the law, while his
white brother in many, yes, thou
sands Of instances, money, rich
friends and wealthy relatives, and
lhese are all surrounded by inhu
entail friends.
The colored man goes to the
pen-the white man home both
guilty Of the same kind Of crime.
In short, the criminal tenden-
cies Of a people can not be accur-
ately Judged by the number Of
convicts in the pen.
The better way to estimate is
by the number accused, and not by
convictions. If this method is
followed it will be seen that the
number accused in each case will
be in proportion to the popula-
ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
w Ar TIME FRIENDS.
Twas Hard to Decide Which Told tho
Biggest.

| Twas Hard to Decide Which Told tho
| Biggest.
| Jack" Schuyler Is dead.
Thus ends one Of the funniest feuds
have ever heard Of.
| On my way into the lumber region Of
Pennsylvania some years ago encoun-
tered Col. tom" Pickert, who asked
| my destination. The colonel Is one OF
the big men physically, socially and
financially-cf Pottsville.
you'll make Lockhaven your head
quarters, suppose?" he said, when
had told him OF my projected trir.
We'll, go to the Fallon house, kept by
Jack Schuyler, friend Of mine, good
fellow, but peculiar in one respect-he's
the worst liar l ever met. Just regis
| ter from Pottsyille and he'll do the
rest
] urged the colonel to tell me more
of this prospective host.
We'll, you see, we belonged to tho
same cavalry regiment in the army.
Looked like each other, the boys used tt
say. He was major and ] lieutenant
colonel. l never led charge or had
brush with the enemy, or conducted
foraging party, or, or--in fact. never
did anything worth mentioning but
Jack claimed the credit, and, on the
! strength of our resemblance, more than
half the time he got it. Whenever he
made blunder was blamed for it.
Good fellow, don't you know, but a
| liar"
AS placed my grip on the counter at
the Fallon house / noticed that there
really was a striking resemb blance in the
man who presided over the register to
Col tom" Pickert. Their noses were
nodded on the same heroic lines, their
boards were shaped alike and the same
length and color, and the shaggy, over
hanging eyebrows were marked fca-
lures in each. In detail and resem-
blance they might have been taken for
brothers.
From Pottsville, eh?" he said, as !
laid aside the pen. Know Tom Pick
crt? Queer fellow, amt he? Worst llar
in the state, believe"
"That so?" l said. 'I always thought
very well of him.
''He may be changed now" said the
major. II hope he is Why, we were
in the army together, in the same regi-
ment. He was lieutenant colonel and
was major. Whenever / took out a
party on scout duty, or to conduct an
ammunition train through particu-
larly dangerous district, or was particu-
larly lucky in foraging, the officers OF
the other regiments were always In
vited out to hear Tom tell how he did
it. Took all the credit and made be-
lieye it was himself was blamed
for all his mistakes. We looked lit
tie alike then, they used to say. Toms
a good fellow, but he often made me
mad by his lies. Do you ever drink
anything?"
Subsequently discovered that at reg
mental, and other reunions each took
delight in collecting coterie and point-
ing out the other as liar. Then they
toasted each other, and, like big
hearted old veterans, shook hands. to
the astonishment Of all. It was Tom
and Jack" always.-Kansas CITY
Times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
1t Sweeps On.

Philadelphia Press: The re-
publican presidential canvass
moves forward with extraordinary
rapidly. The swift unfolding Of
decisive events it fast settling its
character. On the side of princi-
pies is the salient feature of the
contests, the splendid uprising for
honest money. On the side OF
men the striking feature is the
Mex inley whirlwind.
Whether we are for Mckinley
or against him this tremendous
popular sweep can not be denied
or ignored. It is a visible, tangi-
bic fact which must be recognized
as fact, whether men will bear
or whether they will forbear. 1t
isn't manufactured; it isn't the
product Of boss or Doodle; it is
great, surging ground-sweIl which
is moving onward with well-nigh
irresistible force. 1t springs from
the ranks Of the people-from the
farming mulling out in the back
lois; from the wage-earners fired
with contagious feeling or silently
rejecting over the contrast under
the Mckinley bill and the Wilson
bill; from the business men who
know the pathway OF reyiying
prosperity and want to go straight
to the mark; from all classes and
conditions Of the American
people.
We may or may not shut our
eyes to it, but it goes on. As
soon as Harrison refuses, it seizes
and sweeps Indiana. 1t carries
Wisconsin and Michigan. 1t en-
tiers Minnesota and leaves Davis
stranded. 1t rushes into Illinois
and leaves Cullom high and dry.
It surprises South Dakota and
brings poor Pettigrew on his
l = "
marrow-bones both to Mckinley
and honest money. It breaks in
on New Hampshire and makes
our lean friend Chandler resemble
/ the fat Falstaff in the one particu
lar of being not only witty him
! self, but the occasion Of jest ol
everlasting Jest, we now suspect
| in others. 1t bursts forth in Penn.
sylvania and sweeps every county
where there is a test. 1t breaks
loose in New York and nearly
upsets the state convention. II
astonishes the Mckinley people
themselves by overturning even
Virginia, the pocket borough oi
the machines. And so il
sweeps on.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
The United States wants

The United States wants to
establish a post protectorate over
Cuba, while in the south armed
bands roam the country over in
order 10 obstruct the right of fran
chise. The men who fought in
the field of battle, built breast
works, and whose cabins were a
beacon light of safety to the Union
soldiers, is made target for the
enemies of the Union and the
enemies of progress and morality
Commence the good things at
home first of all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
wilkes Booths Message Scratched on

Wilkes Booths Message Scratched on
On August 13, 1864, John Wilkes
Booth was playing dramatic engage
ment in Meadville, Pa. Upon his ar
rival in the city that day he registered
at the McHenry house then kept by q
Mr. R. M. U. Taylor and after the per-
formance in the evening retired alone.
to his room. When the servant en-
tered his room the next morning, after
Booth had left the hotel and city. an
inscription was discovered scratched In
a large hand on one OF the window
panes. Abe Lincoln departed this life
Aug. 18th, 1854, by the effects OF poi
SON." Little attention was paid to the
writing on the glass at the time, but
as soon as it was learned that Booth
had killed the president the circum-
stan ces connected with the window In
scription were recalled, the glass was
removed from its sash. framed in
plain black wooden frame, piece OF
dark velvet being placed at its back
to facilitate reading, and the signature
of Booth entered on the register on
Aug. 13 was cut from the book and at
tached to the window-glass. The orig
inal pane is now in the possession OF
the war department, to which it was
presented by the daughter OF the owner
of the hotel, Miss Mary McHenry, some
time after the assassination OF the
president. All of the circumstances in
connection with the glass are certified
to by Miss McHenry and by other resi-
dents of Meadville. -Four Lincoln
Conspiraeies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

First African Church of Christ, School,
between Fourth and Fifth streets. Lords
day service. F. Lomack, pastor. At 1916
a. N. preaching, subject, "The Great Zeal
for Human Traditions and the Command
ments of Men May Consist with Enmity
to God and Deep Maglignity Against
Those Who Obey Him." Sabbath school
at p. m. At AS p. M, sacred solo by
Mrs. j I. Blagburn, with piano accom-
paniment. At opening song by choir;
Mrs. j. T. Blagburn, chorister; William
Garland, musical director; $40 sermon,
subject, Doing Good to the Bodies OF
Men, All are welcome.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Captain Hull, we understand,
has the application of "Uncle''
Richard Stewart for reinstatement
on the pension rolls. Mr.. Stew
art is a loyal citizen and was a
brave soldier. He is now old and
in needy condition and merits the
same treatment of other patriots.
We hope Captain Hull will push
this claim with the same energy
that he has Others and be success
tul.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Among the names who have
already been mentioned as posi-
Bile choices for elector are Jason
of Newton, H. A. Armstrong Of
Mahaska and w. P. Shields OF
Woodbury.. Let there be but one
candidate. There should be a
man selected who is popular
enough to get into the. state con
vention from his own county.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Rev. DR.. Talmage: I.

Rev. DR.. Talmage: "A gooo
newspaper is a useful mirror o.
life as it is. 1t is sometimes com
planned that newspapers report
the evil when they ought only tc
report the good. They must re
port the evil as we'll as the good,
or how shall we know what is tc
be reformed, what guarded
against, what fought down !
newspaper that pictures only the
honesty and virtue Of society is :
Misrepresentation
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Many have expressed their sur
prise at the attitude Of T. L.
Smith. He has forsaken the
cause and the people who have
stood SO manfully by him. His
egotism has made him substitute
himself for the cause. Whethe,
or not he received consideration
for his present attitude we are un
able to state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
A Bit OF Boston English.

correspondent sends rare bit of
English. 1t was written by a woman
in excusing her tardiness in answering
an inquiry that had been addressed to
her:
Il would have written before, but |
have been sick. with dog bite in the
arm The man that owns the sawmills'
dog bit me in the road. Boston Even
ing Transcript
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An exchange says the republi
cans can not carry the presidential
election without the aid Of the Ne
gro vote. This is fact, and such
being the case why should any
man or set of men attempt to ex
clude intelligent colored men from
taking part in the national con
vention as delegates.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Barre,s Best Busts.

M. Barre, the sculptor and engraver
who died recently in Paris at the age
of S5, designed the coins issued by Ma
poleon III. in 1852 His best busts
are those of Plus *, Napoleon III,
and members of the Bonaparte family.
One of his latest busts was that OF
Nine. Jane Hading. The old sculptor
was great raconteur.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

The question Of having one or
more clerks in the county court
house should receive immediate
attention. Such arrangement
will have to be made before the
polls close; in fact before the
nominations are made. There are
plenty Of competent young ladies
to fill these places.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

vice during their enlistment The
case has merit. The development
Of the entire south is due to their
labor. The education of the white
citizens what they have obtained
was obtained from the product
of their patient labor Several
years ago the Cherokee ex-slaves
presented claim which v as al
lowed and paid. There is there
fore, precedent established.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Whitefeld, the co-laborer Of
Wesley, is otter held up as a shin
ing light by well meaning people.
It is not generally known that he
sold slaves to get money TO build
religious institutions in South
Carolina. 1t would be we'll to
look up the records of men before
lauding them to the sky.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Senator Thurston Of Nebraska,
has introduced bill (by request)
for the pensioning Of ex-slaves.
They have been robbed Of their
l..bor and youth and education
to enrich the superior" race, and
from this standpoint the claim
does not seem unreasonable.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Mrs. Amelia Crofton of London,
KY, is in Chicago. She is a
wonderful woman and is the
only female engineer and electri-
clan in her state. She knew
every screw and bolt about the en-
CINE of her fathers sawmill at the
age Of 10.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

The Florida law forbidding the
co-education of the races will be
contested. An adverse decision
will effect the state Of Georgia.
The Congregational people are
ever faithful and are very active
in this matter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Elepbants and women arr

A herd of forty-five elephants in the
Barnum menagerie was thrown into
such terror by the appearance if a rat
that double chains had to be put on
them TO keep them from breaking
away. So, why blame women for their
conduct with mice ?-Brooklyn Eagle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Statistics of the Negroes i
the United States.

There are among the Negroes
$4,000 public teachers, 81 college
presidents, 500 theological gradu-
ates in the ministry and $500
other men who have studied for
one or more years in theological
seminaries and are now preaching;
1000 physicians practising, one OF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

We have received from our old
friends, Hon Robert Cousin, some
public documents and his speech
on the censure of Bayard. Such
documents are useful and thank
fully received.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Nearly all the Afro-American
journals OF the country are for
Mckinley. At this office we re-
ceive over hundred and there is
bnt one for Reed, and it is not op-
posed to Mckinley. Allison is
hardly mentioned, and if he is it
is to inquire ssWhere is he att"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Paris Medical schools.

Foreigners who are not bachelors OF
arts or sciences are to be excluded from
the Paris medical schools, as the lab-s
oratories are overcrowded and even
enough subjects for dissection cannot
be obtained.