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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
OSCEOLA NEWS.

The cold wave struck this place and We
bad quito snow storm Saturday Of last
week. The spring seems to have arrived
and we can hear the merry chirp of birds
once more.
The new counsel assembled last week
and licensed billiard hail.
At the last quarterly conference held a,
the A. NJ. church. the following officers
Of the circuit were elected: John Griffin,
Peter Lankfold, Chas. Written, of Osceola
AL. Bolden and Henry Carter, Of indianola
as stewards.
The school Of this place will elect q
delegate next Sabbath to the Cedar Rapids
S. 8. convention.
Mr.. Geo. Battle, of Garden Grove
spent Sabbath in this city.
Rev. Bastield expects to preach in In
dianola Sundays.
Messrs. Andrew Harris and Harry
Bryant, our first. class ball players. expec
to Join some ball team this season.
The A. NJ. l.. choir is practicing, ex
pecting to give concert in Garden Grove
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
THE PRIZE FIGHT,

On this St. Patrick's day is a
coincidence in our history. The
attention from the Americans turn.
ed the oriental glorjes ofthe Emer-
aid Isle, and watched the gladiators
meet in the beautiful valley city
the occident, surrounded by the
snow capped peaks of the Sierras.
The beautiful clear sky and light
atmosphere, with Old Sol shining
in all his resplendent glory, no
doubt inspired the gladiators.
There has now been two nationa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

was somewhat surprised when went
into Mr.. Lichty's drug store Saturday
night, March 9th, as have gone into his
place of business for the past ten or twelve
years, and asked for what wanted, got
it as any other customer, and paid for it
and walked out. But on the above date |
went into this place and met a man man,
ed George Mahnke, who played anything
but a clerk and gentleman. When l
went IN asked for what l wanted; he
commenced to kick; he got what asked
for, and when l asked him to wrap up
the goods. he said, II will not wrap your
goods, you get out" I asked him if he
knew who he was talking to and out Of
respect to the gentleman who owns the
place, I wrapped up my own goods, and
while was doing so, this man camo up
to me and said, "If you was down South
where 1 came from and talk to a white
man as you talk to me, we would throw
YOU out" told him he was not down in
Tennessee, and in very decided way, l
told him just what he might depend on if
he approached me in like manner again.
I say, now, went South as soldier and
fought for my rights, and so long as l
behave myself, l mean to demand the
same as citizen. reported the same to
Mr.. Lichty. L. Z. BARTON.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

events happened in the United
States alreadyin 1897. The fight
continued only short time; four
teen rounds settled it in favor of
Bob Fitzsimmons, an Australian,
being someW hat Of surprise to
many Americans as they were
betting on Corbet, and he was the
general tavoritc. While we do
not approve of prize fighting, yet
as it is, we would like to see Fitz-
simmons meet Peter Jackson for
the championship battle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
The Lezin6ton's T
Savings Bank
IN THE HANDS OF RECEIV.
ERS-SEVEN HUNDRED
DEPOSITORS LOOSE
THEIR MONEY.

Mr.. Waring was the absconder
of the colored Savings Bank in
Lexington, KY. 1t was great
surprise to the Lexington people,
as it had passed through the hnan-
cal panic. Mr.. Warning had
always been held in high esteem
by the people. In 1892 he was
appointed pension examiner at
Washington, and had held several
other offices OF trust. He is esti-
mated to be worth about $4,000.
He was the first colored lawyer
admitted to the bar in Maryland.
Below we give you a clipping
from the Afro American, of Balti-
more, Md.
Monday afternoons papers gave the
colored people Of Baltimore the first init
nation that the Lexington Savings Bank,
the last corporation doing business IN
Baltimore among the co.ored people, had
closed Its doors. The news came like a
thunder clap out Of clear sky, for no one
was expecting such result. What added
fuel to the flame was that MIR. Waring
could not be found. He was at the bank
Saturday and had. presumably, gone
home, but inquiry at his home failed to
relieve the strain, for his wife did not
know where he was, he having stated to
her that he was going to Washington.
All day Monday and Tuesday an orderly
crowd surrounded the bank and tried to
gain some information as to the condition
of Affairs. All day Tuesday safe experts
were engaged in trying to gel the big safe
open, aud did not succeed until nearly
night. Mr.. Waring alone having the
combination. Early in the day two white
men, +. o. Singer, Jr., and Mr.. Betz,
Mr.. Singer owning four shares Of 500,
and Mr.. Betz being creditor Tor S25,
went before Judge Stockbridge and had a
receiver appointed. The Drsversand Me-
chanics Bank also applied for co. receiver
and had one appointed. ~..
The condition OF affairs as they now
stand seems to be about as follows Due
nrovoru opI Moohon;no Qonl- =. 0OO
$1,000 of which is secured Various other
amounts will possibly bring the sum total
up to $4,000 The largest amount on
deposit was 5000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
BOONE ITEMS.

Mr.. Nj. Turner, one Of OH Oldest citl-
zens, died at his home, on Boone street,
Tuesday evening, March 9th. Mr.. L. has
been sick the past year. He was men,
Der Of the w. G. Crooks post, e. A. H.,
and that organization had charge Of his
funeral, which was held at his residence,
2 sday morning. Rev. p. V. d. We'd
or conducted the services.
The sunday school and the church
elected Simon Terry delegate to the c.
dar Rapids convention. Mr.. Terry is one
Of Boone's most promising young men
he is a member Of the high.school, and
well deserves the honor placed upon him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

Ex-Unitcd States Senator Inn
gals, of Kansas, Of whom it was
thought at one time would make
a statesman, been engaged to
report the prize fight, at Carson
City, for a New York paper. We
are reminded Of the old saying,
that waiter will find its own level
The true material in the man has
begun to develop itself. In time
tho great judas Of the colored race
will line himself up with men Of
his own stripe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

parents the past two weeks, de-
parted for home Wednesday.
Rev. S. Davis, of Clinton, de-
parted Saturday. Before journey.
ing back home he will stop at
Evans and visit friends and old
acquaintance.
Joseph Palmer has resigned his
position with Dr.. Lawther' He
will soon embark IN the stock and
poultry business.
The A. NJ. E. church is to have
An entertainment Wednesday,
consisting of music and joint dis
custom, subject, THE Colonial
ton.
Elmer Williams has a tumor re-
moved from his right eye.lid last
Wednesday by DR.. Morgan. He
is getting along all right.
Marietta Brown is contempla>
ting visit to her former home,
Virginia.
DR.. b. S. Brown, after several
days illness is able to proceed
with business again.
Mrs. Catherine Thompson is on
the sick list.
Mrs. 5. Williams is unable to
be out, but is slowly improving.
Mrs. VIM. Fields is better, we
are glad to say.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

Rev. W. N. Stewart pastor of the First
African Baptist church of Keokuk, Iowa.
is in our city conducting seres ofn,eeting
at the East side Baptist church, Every
one should hear Rev. Stewart as he is a
veteran in the cause OF his church and race,
the ablest preacher Of the Baptiit denomi-
nation in Iowa, and will no doubt be of
interest to any who may hear him,
for his ripe age and experience with men
fits him to he a ste counselor He builded
the Francis street Baptist church in st,
Joseph, No., also instrumental jnsecuring
the present new High School building in
St. Joseph and has until recently been
identified with every movement for the
welfare OF his race IN that city during the
past rs years. He has the church in Keo-
kuk thatRev. Amos johnson held for many
years. While in our city Rev. Stewart is
the guest of DR.. Duin on East Capitol Ave.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
THE NEW TARIFF BILL.

THE NEW TARIFF BILL.
Chairman Ding!ey of the ways
and means committee presented
a new tariff bill to the house last
Monday that will need but little
if any changing. Tue bill has
two purposes, viz: to raise addi-
tional revenue, and to encourage
home industries. The bill would
increase the revenue about $l12,-
100000, instead Of running behind
as we have been under the Will
son biIlM We would soon have
surplus in the treasury. The duty
is raised on sugar in or en-
courage the production sugar
in this country, and TINS i've our
farmers a new crop, as we now
import nearly all of our sugar
from abroad. In the agricultural,
wool, glass ID earthenware
schedules, the act of 1890 has been
fully restored as a rule; in few
cases the duty is increased, with a
view Of protecting and encouraging
our farming interest by increasing
increasing the duty on woolens
will compensate and encourage
the manufacturers. The new
tariff bill will, when it becomes a
law protect our home industries
and give employment to our own
workingmen
The reciprocity Of 1890 has been
fully restored; the bill has the
support of all the republican men,
bers of the committee. 1t is a
wise policy, and will encourage
home production and manufac-
turers and the wage Garner will
find goca employment, at good
wages, in good money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
Card of Thanks.

We desire to thank our friends who 50
kindly assisted lis in the sickness and
death of our beloved daughter, wife and
sister. especially Misses Della Mcknight.
Eva Robinson, Josie Rivers and Kings
Daughters. Nay the God Of all comfort,
keep in perfect safety, and in the line OF
duty all the members Of this society until
the coming home Of us all to the Great
Shepherds fold.
Sincerely yours,
MB. AND Mrs. THOs. WILLIAMS,
THOMAS SNIPES,
Mrs. GEO. w. LILLAkD.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

Among the legislative visitors this week
were the Rev. Stew art, of keokuk, and
Messrs. J. II. Weeks and Chas. Stewart,
and Mesdames Ella Davis, Maud Morton,
Weeks and Misses Bulah and Blanch Allen
Dasie Hannah.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
NEWTON NOTES.

Mrs. Ed. Goode, of GrinnclI, was the
guest Of Mrs. Moore, last week.
Mrs. Lemme's baby has been very i'll.
but is improving.
The A. M. Z. Sunday School last Sum
day elected Miss Mae Mayes delegate to
the 5. $. convention to be held in Cedar
Rapids. in May. Miss Mayes is one Of
our most intelligent young ladies. and
will reflect credit upon the school.
Mr.. W. +. Fine has been victim Of
lagrippe, but is convalescent at present.
1t is rumored that an Eastern gentle
man will rob lis Of one of our leading
society ladies in the near future.
Mr.. Burton, OF Colo, visited our city
last Tuesday. returning home Wednesday
morning.
The Symphony club will make its first
appearance Tuesday evening, March 23d,
at armory hall. An excellent musical
program will be rendered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
ALBA NOTES.

Mr.. o. Marshall has returned from Co.
lon and will stay in Abba this spring and
summer.
Mr.. W. &. Davis came up to Abba
from Centervile. Tuesday morning and
spent the day at the parental home.
Mr.. G. e. FOLSOM is employed as cook
at tho Cramer House. MIR. T. is first
class cook and will please his employers.
The box social given at the D. Of I. hall
Saturday evening, was reported success
financially and socially.
Missionary Society met at the A. NJ. E,
church. Monday evening, with Mrs. Josie
Meadows as chairman.
MIR. E. Butler acted as superintendent
Of the A. NJ. f. s. s the superintendent
being absent.
The revival meetings which were very
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

l/The H. b. 5. met at the residence of
Mrs. Clay on Eleventh street. The papers
on "Ancient History" were excellent
Longfellow day will be observed March
20. Quotation from Longfellow. Way
side Inn," Mrs. Cleglett; recitation. Mrs.
Basaeld; solo. Mrs. Blackburn; criticisms
on Longtellow's style Of writing. Mrs.
Warrick; instrumental solo, Mrs. Henry
Clay; question, Mrs. &. j. Holt. Will
meet with Mrs. Cleggett, 2O7 School
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

The Stewardcss boar:! OF the A. n. Z.
church met at Mrs. + Jones, March 18th
and elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: Mrs. Rachel Wilburn.
President; Mrs. Addie Stewart, Secretary
Mrs. Dora Dungee, Treasurer. The
board expects to have grand entertsin.
ment about May 9th, Of which the CHIEF
feature will be drill and a speech: Sub.
ject, The Jim-Crow Car.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

successful, closed this week. Rev. N. N.
Harris, with his assistants, proved him.
self to be the best revivalist We have had
for some time. The members Of the
Friends church aided him the last two
weeks, also his wife, a very amiable lady.
Those on the sick list are improving at
this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

The furnal of Mrs. Dora A. Snipes.
which was held at the A. NJ. L. church
Sunday was we'll attended. Rev. II. Reeves
preached the sarmon in his usual manner.
Quite number followed the remains to
Woodland Semitary, where it was laid to
root
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

Mr. Spriggins Of Lincoln, Nib, is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. VIM. Fletcher
1912 Croker street
! Mr.. John Brown, houseman at the
Sayery House fell from ladder Friday
morning and sprained his wrist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

Remember tka5ong service to be given
at tho Y. NJ. & A. building by st. Paul's
A. NJ. +. .@iurch choir, next Tuesday
night, Mem 23. 1t will eclipse all for
mer os1sions in the way of mnsical
treatZ/Everybody invited. Admission
95 A1ts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
RACE ECHOES.


Philadelphia has six colorcd
councilmeu.
The colored women of Washing
ton, DEL, have organized An In
dnstial Home for hayward girls.
The Colored American is advo-
eating the placing OF a bust Of
Frederick Douglass in Statuary
Hall in the United States Capitol.
The New Orleans University
Medical College held its fifth annu.
al commencement last Friday
night. The graduating class con-
sisted of seven young men and one
young woman.
The Oklahoma legislature has
passed a bill making it crime for
for white and colored children to
attend the same school, or in any
way participate together in school
matters.
Mrs. Mathews, the orgnizer of
the colored women's National Or
ganization, is endeavoring to form
study and domestic circles, mis-
sionary and othe rauxiliaries.-ex.
South Cardinals senate killed the
bill, providing for separate coaches
on all railroad trains for Negroes,
which recently passed the states
house representatives. This is en-
couraging.-Clevelan Gazette.
Chicago is said to have colored
population Of $4,000, who on the
whole are doing better in every
respect, according to reports, then
the colored inhabitants in any
other city in the Union.-Ex.
Virginia has the largest number
Of mulattoes, quadroons and octo-
rooms, having 1872 AL. Louisiana
follows with 73.-Exchange.
There are thirteen chapels of the
Protestant Episcopal denomination
in Hayti pastored by colored rec
tors. There is also large mum
Der of lay readers. The Haytai'
church is under the care of Bisho]
Holly. Exc hange.
Hon. Joseph E. Lee, of Jackson
vile Fla, enjoys the distinction Q
being the first Negro to be electe'
to judicial office in that state. IL
is a lawyer Of high repute an
has served in the legislator
Of his state for many years. II
was elected city Judge of Jackson
Vile in 81 and has been collecto
Of customs there for some time
He will doubtless serve in tina
capacity under the incoming &C
ministration. Afro American.
William l.. Washington, Of LEI
ington, Ky, last week won tn
annual oratorical contest Of Obel
lin college students, and anothe
credit mark for the race has bee
secured. His subject was "Frede1
lick Douglass and there wer
four other contestants. all white
He will represent the college q
the meeting of the Northwestern
Oratorlcal association to be hel
at Ann Arbor, Mich, in May
This association has as member
the following colleges: Ann Art
or, Northwestern, Chicago, low
and Minnesota. Quite an honor c
Mr.. Washington has won for him
self.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

Mr.. Chas. and Thad Ruff, members Of
thstypographical fraternity have taken out
applications 10 take civil service examine
ton to pass the required examination to
make them eligible to appointment in the
U. S. Printing Office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
YANKTON, 5. D., NEWS.

As l have nothing to do, ]
thought would write and give
you the news. We held oul
quarterly meeting last Sunday,
and we had very nice time.
Rev. Ford was called away today
to Sioux City to preach the funeral
sermon Of Mrs. Geo. Washington,
who died Monday the Sth, at II
O'Clock. Mrs. James Parsons
has been very i'll with material
fever, but is somewhat better at
present writing; also Mrs. Frances
Chapman has been sick with
asthma, but is able to be up and
around again. Mrs. A. Baker
and family are getting better.
Mrs. Robinson was taken very
sick last Sunday, and also Master
Willie came home from school,
sick. The aid society met at Mrs.
D. Whitten's last Friday evening,
and had a very nice time. Mrs.
Ford read an essay; subject ''Say-
ing the Right Things" Mrs. F.
Reynolds select reading, subject,
"Family Worship"
Mr.. Thomas Douglas has moved
up on college hill, and has also
moved his stock and grain out of
the bottoms for fear Of high water.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
OTTUMWA ITEMS.

Lie CuOlT ~ luo "A 1A IL.
church, under the management of
w. S. Page and organist Mrs.
Ella Smith, gave a musical and
wood contest. The musical pro-
gram was we'll rendered; the vocal
duet by Mrs. L. Shelton and j. L.
Woods was highly appreciated.
The newly organized male quar-
tet consisting of +. Woods, W.
Bates, H. Stevens and W. Gooch,
and chorus were highly appreci-
ated, but the leading feature Of
the entertainment was the wood
contest, with four ladies, taking
part. They were furnished a saw
and buck and three sticks Of wood.
Mrs. Brabery Carter having sawed
her wood twice in two in the
shortest time, received first prize,
and Mrs. Hicks, second prize.
Mrs. V. johnson and May Owens
were defeated. A beautiful lamp
was given by the choir to the one
who sold the most tickets for the
entertainment was carried off by
Mrs. Barbery Carter.
Those that are upon the sick
list are Mrs. Mary Davis, James
Hamilton, Mary Alexander, Lulu
Spots, Sue Henderson and Mrs.
Z. z. Taylor and Mrs. W. Fow-
Ter.
Mr.. Waytt Dean, colored gen.
tleman on the south side, has been
appointed policemen in Bradford
place.
A series of revival meetings
held by the Baptist church fol
a while have closed with quite a
success.
Rev. j. P. Taylor went to Gin
ton this week upon business.
Miss Frances Brown was in ou1
city over Sunday.
Grandma Foy, one Of your ole
residents has been very i'll will
the lagrippe, but learn upon this
writing she is no better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19
Mr.: and Mrs. Il. n. Hyde's little child
Ada, has been qnite sick, but is improving
at this time.
The East Side Baptist church is holdin

The East Side Baptist church is holding
meetings every night. Rev. Stewart Of
Keokuk will conduct the services Sunday
lat 10 o'clock, also in the evening at $50
Rev. j. d. Forsyth is conducting the
revival meeting at the Eighth church Of
Christ. The meeting will continure two
weeks longer, all are cordially invited 10
attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Wright were
suddenly called to the deathbed of Airs.
Wrights sister, Miss Coins, of st. Joseph,
last Friday, Mr.. Wright returning Thurs
day. His wife will not return until next
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

the Fin De Steele Club met Thursday
afternoon with Miss Daisy Hannah. The
following program was rendered. Instru.
mental solo; Bessie Stewart" Sketch Odor
of Violets" Phi Landlord Vocal Solo;
':Daisies" Maud Cravens, Discussion; Ad-
vantages Of an Education; Journal Beat
rice hieklin PHYSICAL Culture Club. TIE
society adjourned 10 meet with Miss Bell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

The Ladies' Afternoon Social Club met
at the home Of Mrs. Austen, with the
president, Mrs. Nash, in the chair. After
the regular order of business. questions
and needlework. came up. Mrs. Charley
Woods and Mrs. Gus Comley's names
were enrolled with the club. The gather
ing was visited by two of Des Moines'
brilliant brides, Ats o'clock an elegant
lunch was served, after which the club
adjourned to meet with Mrs. Della Oppey
March 25th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

Attorney G. W. jones'. ' ~: !:
ham county Kansas who Ia ~
ways been a republican I'M
year was nominated on the
list ticket for county attor,
was elected last fall and Y. !; 80 sss
in last January. : :. 8. e.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-03-19

The following program was rendered
at the farewell Entertainment to the pasor
Of the Eighth church of Christ March II
Recitation-"The Modern Belle"
'.........''...". ...... Mary Roy
Solo. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Maud Cravens
Select Reading. ...... Mrs. Talma Niebel
Solo. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ethel Stewart
Recitation STORY Of a Nose .......
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Miss Haskell
Duet. ...............M MIR. and Mrs. Michel
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-06-08
HEBRON.

Wednesday evening special memoria
services were held in Grange Hall BY
Hebron Grange. The meeting was open
ed by the chaplain and singing by tn
choir. followed by reading by Mrs. r
w. Marshall; defamation, Mrs. Edith
Cushmsn; music by choir; defamation
F. w. Marshall; remarks BY S. z. Cush'
man; music; remarks by II. A. Cush
man, Mrs. Givins, Mrs. LeBaron, Mrs
Bartlett and Mrs. c. III. George; reading
of poem BY Mrs. Givins. The exercise:
were closed by singing America.
Maj. Rowell. president Of the Girls
Industrial School, Hsllowell, gave q
lecture in Sturtevant Hall Wednesday
evening. Subject, "reminiscences OF
the War. After the lecture Professor
and Mrs. Sargent gave reception to
Mrs. Phebe Sturtevant. About l5O OF
the students and quite number OF the
citizens were present. A very pleasant
time was enjoyed by all.
Rev. s. ID. Richardson finished the
first hoeing Of his garden Wednesday.
IL IL looking finely.
Rev. c. E. Harden has the largest peas
We have heard Of so far. We think the
race for peas between the ministers will
be close one.
Rev. Sumner Bangs Of Bucktield, who
was quietly married at DIR. Cranes
Monday evening, was pleasantly sur
prised by the calling of friends who pre-
scented him with purse Of money, and
the ladies' circle gave handsome quilt
which they had made for that purpose.
Mr.. Bangs has many friends in Hebron,
and won the respect Of all during his
residence here.