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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
NEWSY TRIFLES.

In Ohio the supreme court has decid-
ed that an election wager cannot be
legally enforced.
If the wealth of the United States
were equally distributed every person
would receive only $500.
There are now orders ahead in the
shops of Paris and London for all the
golden hair that can be purchased in
| the next five years.
One of the most prosperous lumber
merchants of Sangerville, Me, is now
in an insane asylum because OF lacl,
of snow during the past winter
A horse which takes the end of a
hose pipe in his mouth and holds it
there until his thirst is quenched is
owned by F. S. Brown Of Ansonia, Conn
Some interesting statistics have been
published which show that England's
expenditure per head on her navy is
nearly double that of Nly other nation.
China plans another important re-
form. The Pekin government has ap-
piled for admission to the postal union.
as the Chinese postal system is most in
efficient.
The English derby is a race which
nearly always falls to a titled person
age. During the last twenty years only
five gentlemen without candles" to
their names have secured the coveted
prize.
The first British railway in West AT
RIGA has just been opened at Sierra
Leone. At present the line is only six
miles long, but 1t greatly delights the
natives, who are much impressed by
the railway engine.
An organization has been formed at
Des Moines, Iowa, ito provide immedi-
ate relief and to insure concerted ac-
tion in the event Of tornadoes, cyclones,
fires, floods, railroad accidents or other
serious emergencies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
CHARLTON NOTES.

r.
Special Correspondent to the Bystander.
Last Friday week was Bertha
Eryin's birthday and a few of her
little friends passed a few pleasant
hours in her company.
p. S. Erwin accompanied by his
son, Charles F., also Mr.. Jesse
Taylor will attend the encamp-
ment at Ottumwa.
Mrs. Eliza Brown was visiting
with Mrs. j. Knox the past week.
Little Lucian Newton was stung
in the face by humble bee. For
several days his face was swollen
very badly, but is now much i'm
proved.
G. D. Newman and. r. Rich
mond will attend the D. G. L. at
Muchaklnock.
P. S. Erwin is unable to attend
the d. G. L. on account of being
engaged at the encampment for
company H., |. N. 6.
Little Robert Coles is quite sick.
Mrs. Eliza Carter has returned
to her home from Pckay.
Elder Burleigh stopped over in
the city today, having attended
the laying of the corner stone of
the new church at Garden Grove.
Mrs. Newman is on the sick
list.
G. d. Newman, r. Richmond
and wife wife.
Messrs. Martin and Williams
returned from Garden Groye
yesterday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
OTTUMWA NOTES.
Special Correspondence to the Bystandei.
Edward Owens is on the sicl

Special Correspondence to the Bystandef.
Edward Owens is on the sick
list.
Miss Francis Brown was ap-
pointed teacher, and Mrs. Nc
Donal assistant teachers of the
Muchakinock schools.
At the A. M. Z. church enter
tainment last week Mrs. B. Fields,
received the prize.
James d. Gardner of Burling O.
ton visited in the city over Sunday.
Mr.. Coalson Of Des Moines is
in the city.
A. Shaw of Centeryille IS visit
ing the encampment.
Mrs. Emma d. Gardner of Bur
lington, returned home Thursday
after pleasant visit with relatives
and frieds. She was accompanied
by her sister, Miss Carrie Owens,
where she make her future home.
Mrs. Crowley entertained this
week in honor of Mesdames Wells
and Crowley of Centerville.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
---------------------
10 Wa STATE FAIR.

We acknowledge the receipt of
"The Premium List" of Iowa
Agricultural Fair to be held in
this city September 4 to II inclus-
i've. The fair bids fair to be very
interesting as there are many
special attractions. The five spec
ial days that will be largely at
tended are: Labor day, Soldiers
day, Women and Children's day,
Patriarch Militant, l. 0. 0. F..
Des Moines' day. and Iowa Cen
tennial day. Other attractions
are cannon and other torpedo
acts, double balloon ascensions,
chariot and standing races, high
wire, bicycle races, etc. The
Eldora band, consisting of thirty
two pieces, will furnish music dur
ing the entire season. The pre-
MUM list is very large this year,
and well arrange. The races will
attract some good horses here, as
some large purses are offered.
The fair grounds are being re-
painted and everything looks
beautiful. Good train service and
the best Of accommodations Sc
cured for all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
FIGS AND THISTLES.

The growler is poor travelling COM
panion.
The fatter the pig, the better it likes
the mud.
The broader the way, the more 1t is
travelled.
God waits to help every man who
needs help.
No grave can be made deep enough
to hold the truth.
What subtle enemy to greatness is
the newspaper portrait.
Worry in the Christian is sure sign
shat he don't pray enough
Keep praise alive, and there will be
20 lack of JOY in the heart.
1t is waste of breath for preacher
to preach higher tnan he lives.
When God comes into our hearts he
makes us feel akin to everybody.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
SUBJECTS FOR THOUGHT.

Every monarch is subject to might
Ter one.
Innocence, that ackle charm, blooms
once and blooms no more.
Nobody is exceedingly wicked all at
once. The devil is too cunning to star
tie men.
There is no dearth OF kipdpess In this
world of ours only in our blindness
we gather thorns for flowers.
There was wise man in the east
whose constant prayer was that he
might see to-day with the eyes OF to-
morrow.
The nerve that never relaxes, the eye
that never blanches, the thought that
never wanders- these are the masters
of victory.
You can put into a minute of time
only just so much manual labor. but
you can add to the same minute
thought and love.
Every day we rise to a great career,
grand opportunity. Into the small
est work and act we may put the most
divine or the most devilish spirit.
So great a happiness do esteem it
to be loved that | fancy every blessing
both from gods and men ready to de-
scend spontaneously upon him who is
loved.
Light words of those whom we love
and honor, what power they are, and
how carelesaly welded by those who
use themi Surely for these things also
God will ask az account.
Joy in this world is like a rainbow,
which in the morning appears only in
the west, or toward the evening sky:
but in the latter hours of the day casts
its triumphal arch over the east. or
morning sky.
1t is certain that if every one could
early enough be made to feel how full
the world is already OF excellence, and
how much must be done to produce
anything worthy to be placed beside
what has already been produced. OF
hundred youths who are now poettz-
ing scarcely one would feel enough
courage, perseverance and talent to
work quietly for the attainment Of
similar mastery Many young paint
ers would never have taken their pen
cils in hand il they could have felt,
known and understood early enough
what really produced master like Ra-
phael.- Rams Horn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
THE MOST FAMOUS ONES.

The most famous tenor was Fairnelli
The greatest naturalist was Linnaers.
The greatest Roman general was Cae-
sar.
Tho father Of modern chemistry was
Layoisier
The most skillful military tactician
was Napoleon.
Galen was the father Of experimental
medicine and surgery.
Copernicus is justly deemed "The
Father of Modern Astronomy"
Herodotus was the greatest historian
and the father Of all written history.
Cuvier was the most famous com
Darative anatomist and the founder Of
the science.
MOntaigne waH the most effective es-
say writer, and the founder OF this
style of composition.
The most fertile song writer was
Schubert. The list of his songs COM
prise over 1900 numbers.
The most famous orator among the
Greeks was Demosthenes, and his bes.
orations those against Philip.
The greatest biographer who ever
lived was Plutarch, who had been
styled "The Father of Biography"
The most voluminous composer was
Haydn. He is credited with ne.rly 1000
works in various forms Of composition
The most talented actor was David
Garrick. His facility was such that ne
was equally good in tragedy and com
edy.
The most profound of modern his
torians was Gibbon, whose Decline
and Fall" was history of the world
for 1,200 years.
The most accomplished of linguists
was Mezzofanti. At the time of his
death he is said to have been familiar
With ia languages York World.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
OSKALOOSA NOTES.

Special Correspondence to the Bystander.
Those on the sick list are Jack Buck.
ner, Mrs. Fields, Mrs. Rosa Mitchell. Mrs.
Perkins, Mrs. frankie Marshall.
Henry Thompson, better known as
Spot, was found dead in his room sun
day morning. Rev. White preached the
funeral sermon.
Mrs. Ford and daughter, Nellie, are
visiting friends in Minneapolis.
The A. NJ. E. and NJ. L. church have
everything arranged for grand excur-
sion to Coppack Park the 9th of August.
The Industrial cub gave fair and en-
tertainment on the Oath iast., and sold
quite number of goods.
The Misses Sanford and Master Edward
Sample, who has been visiting in Colfax,
returned home Saturday.
w. G. Coleman, delegates to the Christ
ian Endeavor to Washington, Dc, has
returned home, and brought cheerful
words to our young people.
Rev. Searcey Of Cedar Rapids was .
business visitor this week.
Rev. Lewis will be able to mail min
utes Of the district conference and Sunday
school convention to the various charges
bp the 28th inst.
Mrs. Matilda Wilson and daughter,
Cora. mas gone to Omaha, Neb., to make
their future home.
Mrs. Mary Allen, who has been sick IS
much improved.
Mrs. Mollie Dukes of Anamosa was IN
the city last week visiting friends.
Mrs. S. H. McCraken and two children
are v;sisting her daughter, Mrs. Mosley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mitchell Mosley are the
happy parents of twelve pounds baby
girl. Mother and baby doing nicely.
Mrs. r. S. Brown has opened dress
making shop on south Market street.
Joseph H. Shepard of Des Moines WIS.,
tied his mother on his return from Mucha-
KNOCK,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
NOTES OF THE DAY.

The otter is the favorite animal pet
among the Chinese.
Coal is dearer in South Africa than
In any other part of the world. It is
cheapest in China.
Abouk 100000 trees are annually
planted by Swedish school children, un-
der the guidance of their teachers.
In the public schools Of Germany the
bright pupils are separated from the
stupid ones Medical nen do the
sorting.
A German statistician makes the as
sertion that there are in Bulgaria, $3.50
sentenarians, or one to every 1000 in
habitants
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
KEoKUK BUDGET.

Special Correspondence of the Bystander
The funeral of Mrs. James
Broadus was held Sunday after
noon from the Pilgrims Rest Bap-
tist church, and were conducted
by the pastor, Rev. I. L. Smith.
The remains were borne to their
resting place by six friends of the
family.
The funeral Of Mrs. John John
son occurred Sunday afternoon
from the A. M. E. Church on the
corner of the Fourteenth and B
Bondeau street, at 4 o'clock.
The officiating minister was Rev.
John w. Malone of that church.
The pallbearers were six of the
friends of the bereaved family.
Mr.. A. Drain has arrived after
pleasant visit of two weeks
at Hannabal, Mo-, normal school.
Miss Mamie Jackson arrived
home this week from the Hanna
bal, Mo.
Mrs. Orang Fields arrived
Saturday from ST. Louis, after a
pleasant stay with relatives.
George Asby entertained his
nieces at his pleasant lone Fri
day evening. They leave for
Canton Tuesday.
The Misses O'NeaIs of Canton,
visited Miss Nellie Kellise last
week.
Revs. ]. Burton, Bates are Wis
iting in the city, the guests Of
Mrs. John Thomas. They were
here in the interest Of Baptist
church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
Below we give the eight highest
counties average yield in bushels
of corn per acre in Iowa last year:

The counties yielding the low
est number of bushels per acre are
Clay and Dickinson counties, each
yield ten bushels. Total average
for the state SO bushels. Total
acre in corn last year, 7,5oO,o 900;
total number of bushels, 2S5,000-
900; average price per bushel II
cents. Thus the value Of corn
last year was $4S. 500, 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

Special Correspondence of the Bystander.
Mr.. s, Tigg of Burlington spent few
hours in the city Saturday.
Mr.. f. Burnaugh of Creston was Sun
day visitor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Spots entertained num-
Der oftheir friends Monday evening.
Athen Temple will give social at their
hall on Thursday evening.
Mr.. H. Poston gave a reception at her
pleasant home on Saturday evening. A
large number were present and all report
an enjoyable time.
Miss Maggie Adams is visiting in Oska-
loosa and Muchakinock.
Mrs. VIM Scott lectured at the Baptist
church Sunday afternoon and evening,
speaking in the interest of the Macon City
college.
Mrs. II. G. Stewart and Mrs. Fitzgerald
are on the sick list.
Mr.. Joseph Arbuckle is abe to be out
again, after severe illnesse
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

| Wilmington, N. g., has a color
ed treasurer, street inspector, two
fire companies and eight police
men.
Sidney Woodland, the great
colored tenor singer, will star in
this country, Europe and Australia
for the next two years.
There will soon be a cotton mill
at Bangburg, S. G., operated ex-
clusively by colored help.
The ex-slavss OF Jackson, Tenn,
are organizing an exslave league,
to be composed entirely OF ex-
slaves.
DR.. Carrie Goldon OF Chicago,
Ill.,, was the first colored lady ply
sician to practice in the state of
illinois.
Miss Susie Z. Frazier is the
first Afro American to receive an
appointment as a teacher In the
public schools of New York City.
L. B. White of Chicago, is
foreman of one Of the large print
ing establishments in that city,
and is the only colored man in
the office.
Miss Ida Pratt is the only col
ored lady in Chicago. She was
admitted to the bar about two
years ago and has sought to make
herself a tirst-class lawyer in every
respect.
Ira Aldridge, tragedian, has ap-
peared as "Othello" in the Royal
Theater of London, E., and has
travelled over all Europe appear
ing Shakspealean characters. He
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
THE STAGE.

Louis Campbell-Tipton, the Chicago
jong writer has gone to Germany and
will remain abroad two years
Carl Y. Lachmund. the well-known
music teacher, now located in New
York city, is in Minneapolis, where he
will spend a portion of the summer
Miss Strong, an American soprano
Who has met with success abroad. is
iaid to have been engaged by Col j.
Il. Maploson for his American opera
leason,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
OILY FR0-lMERGlA REPUBLICAN PAPER N IOWA
STATE TICKET.

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So. ........... Auditor of State
]. HARRIO1r, Guthrie County.
....... ....... Treasurer OF State
NJ. REMLEY, johnson County.
................. Attorney General
S. Nj. LADD, O'Brien County. ......
...s..... Judge of Supreme Court
+. A. DAWSON, Bremen county.
........... Railroad Commissioner
e. A. CONGER, Pslk
Electors-At- Large
f. S. JAMES, Clinton
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Terrell, who formerly
lived near the fair grounds have moved
to 70S West Sixth street, where they. have
opened tirst-elass boarding and ruoming
house-Day or week board. Cali and see
them. Satisfaction guarantee. 17-4w
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

Hon. A. B. Cummins, national
republican committeeman for
Iowa, recently met a portion Of
the committee in Chicago and
materially assisted in formulating
plans for the national campaign.
The west will be the principal
battle ground of the contest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

LThere is one thing especially
that will endear Mckinley to the
colored voters, and~nat is that he
put down a mob that was trying
to lynch a Negro, while governor
.pf Ohio. Such a governor would
make a good president.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

The Afro-Americans are in
earnest in this campaign. They
are for the success and revival of
republican principles. They have
representative men, who are ready
and willing to help the cause. 1t
will not be wisdom to wait until
election day before sending among
them for campaign timber as well
as other republicans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31


The free silver convention nomi-
mated Bryan and Sewell as their
candidates for the coming cam
paign at St. Louis last week. The
Populists at the same time and
place nominated Bryan and Wat
son of Georgia. The young
"Orator of the Platt" seems to
have great power Of capturing
conventions, or at least part of
them. The middle of the road'
populist, as well as the hard
money democrats will not support
the Nebraska candidate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
Merchants Know the Value
Of a good advertising Medium
Read our "Ads."

Every republican should give
his influence TO organizing a good
club, and get himself in working
shape.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

Every true American holds the
financial honor OF this govern
ment as sacred as his flag, and can
be relied upon to guard it with
the same vigilance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

Sixteen to one is what the pop
ulist is trying to explain. Tell
him that the explanation is "that
sixteen democrats to every one
republican have bolted their party.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

The democratic party Of Polk
county has appointed commit
tee to find out where The Des
Moines Leader is at" 1t seems
not to be inclined to support the
alleged democratic ticket and
nominees Of the Chicago conven-
ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
EDUCATIONAL


The twenty-fifth anniversary Of DE-.
Angels presidency of the University,
Of Michigan was recently most fittingly
celebrated.
The chicaga D. Training school
with its coHS H leat valued e
s5l2, 900, has : Been esn tfahsrgTTsd 10 int
University of Chicago, and the trustees
have accepted the gift. This means
practically an addition of $4,000 to
the property of the university, as Mr.
Rockefeller has agreed to duplicate all
gifts up to $2,o00,o00.
Among the members of the class
which was graduated this year from the
Boston Institute OF Technology were
son OF President Garfield, son OF
United States Senator Cannon Of Utah;
a son of Prof voI Hoist, the historian;
grandson of Gen. B. F. Butler, and
grandson of Bishop and Lieut.-Gen.
Leonidas Polk, the Fighting Bishop"
who was killed while commanding
confederate corps at the battle of Ken
esaw Mountain.
The college circles of the Kings
Daughters were we'll represented at the
late Ohio convention. In the Ohio Wes-
leyan university there are ninety-seyen
members in nine circles. Shepardson
college reports forty members, the cir
Gle being directly in charge OF the
Christian work of the college In the
State university there is membership
of forty-five active and twenty-five
honorary members, and the circle is
helping to educate colored girl for
missionary work in Africa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

1t is now definitely understood
that Governor Drake will convene
the legislature ir extra session
about December 1, 1896.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

The democratic party is trying
to capture the next presidential
election through Bryan, Eugene
V. Debs and General Weaver.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

Mr.. Benjamin Samuel, the
Armenian, lectured last Sunday at
the tabernacle. In speaking Of
the massacres of the Christians in
Armenia, he contradicted Booker
T. Washington's statement that
the colored man in American
slavery suffered more than any
race or people on the globe. He
said the Armenian had been 600
years under the iron yoke of
Mohammedism suffering because
they we're Christians. The Negro
Nved in Christian country. We
admit their sufferlngs were and
lis great. They are taught to read
and write, while the American
slave was not allowed to own lands
or even hold meetings where
Christianity could be taught.
Mohammedism does not prohibit
them from holding lands, and does
nekfoleRte the yelling of babes
.AottIsThis IS as,n,,s Yet
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

our so-called Christian nation did.
We do not agree with Mr.. Samuel
and suggest that he study the his
tory Of American slavery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

The ease with which popuhst
and free silver advocate can
handle billions Of dollars of coin
is remarkable. They infest the
street corners and talk long and
loud on their chosen hobby.
Free silver, to them, is panacea
for all of the Ills to which the
human family is heir.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

Where did you get that good cigar2
why of Franks at the Aborn cigar stand.
1t is daisy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31
RACE ECHOES.

Wilmington, N. O., has color
ed treasurer, street inspector, two
fire companies and eight police
men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

The twenty-ffth anniversary Of Dr..
Angels presidency of the University
Of Michigan was recently most fittingly
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-07-31

Sidney Woodland, the great
colored tenor singer, will star in
this country, Europe and Australia
for the next two years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-11
ANNIVERSARY SALE
WASH GOODS.

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Monday morning, from 9 III
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10 cases Cotton Bats Good &c
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Printed Flannelettes, Dark Colors,
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32-inch Figured Sateens-Darl1
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