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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
COlOred Graduates.

For the first time in ten or twelve years
the West Side High school graduates COL
ored students. There were three, Misses
Zelma Stanton, Sarah Porter and Harry
w. Hughes. They are al too we'll known
in our city for us to give each ones history,
For four long years they have studied hard
to achieve the first round of the ladder Of
fame. We earnestly hope that each will
continue on up the ladder until they have
made name for themselves and history
for our race. Miss Porter is from Green
field. Iowa, and has been staying with
her sister, Mrs. Matte Merrick. She is q
very studious student, and will surely sue
ceed in this life. Her younger sister grad
uatsd from tho Greenfield School this
spring. Miss Stanton is we'll known IN
our city, having lived here for years and
has won the admiration of all who know
her, and she like Miss Porter graduated
from tho Business Course. Mr.. Hughes is
a young man Of good department., apt to
learn and if he continues on will achieve
great success in educational fields. He
recently passed the civil service examina-
ton. His many friends will feel proud to
assist him. For years he has worked on
the Bystander mailing force. He gradu-
ates from the scientific course. Our advice
to each is to be lady and gentleman
wherever you may 60. We extend to
each our best wishes for your success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
A Concert.

The Dumas Chorus Club, under the di
rection of Prof. G. l Holt, made their
debut in a concert last Tuesday evening
at the First African Baptist church. The
program was opened by singing "Amsr-
lea" then "Come Away to the Woods"
was rendered In very pleasant manner.
The male quartet composed of Messrs.
Hardy. Foster. Willet and Rogers sang
the Evening Song" After selection
by the club, = beas ,ifal soprano solo.
Breath Those Tender Words Again, :"
was sang by Mrs. Susie Lewis. Mrs. D.
Basfisld read . very nico selection. Misses
Hicklin and Porter and Mrs. Lewis sang,
''Softly Roam" When J. H. Rogers
rendered "Mona," tenor solo. to the sat-
isfaetion OF all present, and he received .
beautiful boquet of roses from some Of his
friends in the audience. LAT last, but not
least" Of the soloists, was Mrs. Maudie
Morton, who rendered Feeling Days." .
soprano solo. She has very sweet voice.
A A"Good Night" song by the club ended
the program. Each soloiet received 4
good encore, also the mixed quartets and
the trio by the ladies. About al the clubs
selections was encored. ... d.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mr.. James E. Todd, has lived
in this city for nineteen years
continuously. BY profession he is
a cook, and has been chief in
many of the best hotels in the city.
At present he is an efficient mems
ber of the police force. He owns
a beautiful home on EIeventh-st.
He was born in Mo.
J. L. Thompson, the Secretary
and Editor is a Hawkeyean by
birth, born in Decatur county
twenty-seven years ago, a gradu>
ate from the Iowa Business Col
lege, and at present senior in the
Drake University Law College.
In politics he is we'll known, hav-
ing attended four state conven-
tons as delegate, was elected
census enumerator in 1890, file
clerk of Iowa Senate in 1894, re-
elected in 1896, has spoke in this
state and Missouri during the
campaign, and his friends has the
utmost confidence IN his future
success
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
Song Services

The A. j.. L. church was crowded last
Sunday evening; standing room was at a
premium. 1t has been quantity expressed
that music charmeth man." How true,
for on every song service the church is
always crowded with lovers of singing
The choir was up to its usually high grade
singing. They sang several new pieces.
Mrs. j. F. Blagburn sang soprano solo,
"At the Cross,'' that was very fine. She
has very highly developed soft voice;
and one of the best singers in our city, DR..
Johnson, sang beautiful bass solo, and
kept his record up to his usual high stand
ard then Mrs. Coalson and j. E Moseley
sang a contralto and baritone duet. 1t
was beautiful piece and we'll rendered,
as each has high reputation as singers.
Miss Carrie Laird (whlte) sang a beauti-
full contralto solo, entitled "The Lord is
Mindful of His On" She is we'll known
in our city; fine singer, and her singing
was fully up to expectation. Mr.. W. E.
Barrett (whitel, rendered 1.-The Resurrec-
tion,'' which was just excellent. Mr.. Bar.
rett is recognized as one of the best soloists
in Des Moines. He sings in the Plymouth
Congregational choir. He has very
highly cultivated voice on the whole.
Every one rendered their part well.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
Our Washington Letter,

A big mass meeting called tor
the laboring colored men Of the
District, at G. A. R. hall, Four>
teenth and Pennsylvania avenue
N. W., under the auspices Of the
Blaine-Invincible club Of which
Col. Perry Carson is the president.
This club was organized 1872, and
have a strong membership. Col.
Carson is a fearless leader; he is
an old soldier, and he leads as he
shot. The people Of the district
is asking for work and liberty.
Many of our readers will remem~
Der that years ago the ballot was
taken from the people Of this dis
trict because they feared that the
colored vote would control the
district, and at that time they had
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
WHO MANAGES THE PAPER.

He has comfortable home on
Fifth and Laurel streets. He was
born in Missouri in 1854. He was
Past Grand Master of the Masonic
order Of Iowa.
Mr.. B. J. Holmes is the present
treasurer of the company. He
landed in the state in 1866, and
for eight or ten years he has been
been custodian of one of the larg-
est school buildings in the city.
Mr.. H. worked for Judge Geo.
G. Wright for sixteen years.
By industry and honesty he has
secured for himself a valuable
home; he, like many other good
people regret that he did not come
to Iowa sooner. Mr.. H. was born
in Raleigh, n. G.
Mr.. f. T. Banks is president Of
the board Of directors, was born
in Alabama in 1914, has lived in
the state for fifteen years. The
captain as he is always styled
among the guards, for he was
Captain Of Company E, Third
Regiment Iowa National Guards,
has pleasant home on Enos
avenue. He has for number of
years been janitor of the court
house. He was at one time a
member Of the police department,
until a democratic mayor removed
him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

We do this so that our readers
may know those that are interested
in the publishing Of this paper.
Mr.. T. E. Barton, the first
President of this company enlisted
in defense Of his country's flag
when but youth of fifteen years.
After serving four years and eight
months at the front he came to
Iowa twenty-one years ago and
to Des Moines fifteen years ago.
Since he has been in this city he
has been very successful as busi-
ness man. Mr.. Barton was born
in Alabama, April 81, 1S47; he
entered the army at the age of
fifteen years, serving three years
in Company &C" 10th United
States (colored) Infantry. After
the war MIR. B. came west, loca-
ting in Illinois, making that his
home until 1877, from there he
moved to Jasper county, Iowa,
thence to Des Moines, where he
has resided ever since. He held a
position in Washington under Ma
jor Conger in the folding depart
men in 1889.
Congressman Hull secured him
another good situation. So, while
he cannot serve as the president,
he is still a member of the COM
pany. Mr.. Barton has Il beauti~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11


full home on 23d and University
avenue.
Mr.. ". NJ. Coalson is now the
President. He was born in Mis-
souri, in 1854; and came to this
state in 1862. and he has lived in
this city twenty-five years. He
has very nice home on Twcn>
tieth and Center-sts.. when the
Hon. f. D. jackson was elected
Governor, he appointed Mr.. Coal>
son his messenger. He has since
held this position. He was also
elected as an employee in the
State senate in S. -'Ss, and is thor>
oughly identified with various
secret orders and an active leader
of the A. NJ. E. church.
Mr.. Jefferson Logan, the first
treasurer, is one Of the best known
men Of his race in the state. He
was born in 1887, and has lived in
the city for the past 35 years, and
worked 20 years for Wesle
Redhead. By close attention to
business and frugality, he has
been successful in securing con-
siderable very valuable prop
erty which requires his time
looking after it. Mr.. Logan has
for the past eight or ten years held
good situation during the sess'
ion of the legislature.
Mr.. J. H. Shepard, the business
menager came to this state thirty
five years ago. He has resided in
Des Moincs 81 years. He has
always been identified with those
men who had the interest of the
race at heart. He has many
friends in social circles who appre-
ciate him for his good qualities.
For the past five years he has been
bailiff of. ninth the district court.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. Burnaugh entertain
ed last Tuesday afternoon from three to
six O'Clock, complimentary to the Mes
danes Julia Hudlin and Rosa LaCour.
Invitations had been extended to ladies
only, but through the kindness of M. and
Mrs. B., a reporter for the Bystander was
gwen permission to enter their cosy apart
ments where every one seemed to be
enjoying themselves. Renix Bros. furn.
ished music for the occasion. Among
those present were Mesdamcs NJ. Morton,
Hudlin. Washington, Mash, Holt. LaCour,
Bell, Denny. L. Blagburn. Johnson, and
Miss Hicklln, on account of sickness.
Mrs. Banks was unable to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mrs, Jane Ford ordered the BystaDder
tor nine months.
w, II. Humberd, who runs tonsorial
shop on 9th and State-sts., paid his dues.
Mrs. McDaniels, who owns very valu-
able property on 9th Avenue, settled her
account with us. They have nice house
and conveniences of life.
J.H. Hill, one Of Youngstown's good
republicans, made our office call this
week and paid for the Bystander in ad-
vance.
Mr.. Henry Murry, on f. Fremont-st..
called and paid his subscription. MIR. NJ.
owns nice home on Fremont.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11


colored vote; so the people Of the
district have no way of defense,
for it was then that they deprived
themselves of what they now ask
for. At 9:45 p. M, when Col.
Carson called the meeting to order
there were seated on the stage, M.
M. Holland, DR.. G. B. Purvis, I.
7. Allan, Of Ills, DR.. r. S. Laws,
r. j. Beale and E. M. Beale,
E. NJ. Hewlett. and A. B.
Casey. The call for the meeting
was read by the secretary, J. A.
Perry. Col Carson in prelim-
mary speech said the meeting was
called to protest against the adop-
tion of the pickup street sweeping
machine; he said that in cleaning
the streets by hand it would give
employment to about 1875 men,
whereas, if the machine was adopt
ed tile work would be done by
about twenty-five men, and there
is no work in the district now for
laboring men. Strong speeches
were made by Dr., Purvis, Laws,
Allen. Hewlett and others against
the machines. At the close Of the
speeches committee on resolu>
tions reported delegation to wait
on the commissioners, asking
them to accept the bids for street
sweeping work done by hand ex-
clusively.
l really do not know what will
become of the thousands of people
in the district. If there is not
something done for them. and
that soon.
Last Monday and Tuesday was
Field day with the Colored High
School cadets. Tho comparative
drill between companies A, B and
G, of the colored High School
cadets battalion was completed
and National Baseball park and
was won by company B: I am
informed that this company won
the medal last year. 1t was wit
messed by 1000 to 5000 people.
These young boys did honor to
themselves and to the Nation.
The excellent work Of all the com>
panies were to date; the drill was
a surprise to every one and has
been the ''town talk" both by
local citizens and statesmen. Be-
fore half of the firing of the COM
panies had been completed they
had won the admiration of the
vast crowd, and they we're cheered
continuously until they we're
through.
Thursday and Friday were field
days with the white high school
cadets; this drill was also good,
but one could see that there was
not so much pride shown in the
field movements, for this part Of
their work was a little ragged.
Many of our readers will wonder,
no doubt, why it was that they
had separate days. 1t is because
the colored and whites have sepa-
rate schools. They have strictly
white and colored schools in Wash.
ington. Hotels, restaurants, bar.
Der shops, and everything else is
separated except the saloons; they
will drink by your side, but can't
eat in the same room.
Last Thursday, May 9th, was
Ascension day by Sir Knights OF
Washington, D. G., in the even.
ing. Everywhere could be heard
bands, and be seen Knights
marching. Simon Commandery
No. l, K. T., had their services
at Metropolitan A. NJ. E. church,
and they made an elegant appear
ance in their regalias.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

The East Side high school held their
commencement last week and classified
the scholars for the entire school year.
Miss Nettie Woods is entered a A. Senior.
Misses Fannie Walker, Nina Hamilton,
Messrs. Kinnie Hamilton and II. Toliver
as A. Sophamores and Mr.. Beverley Clark
as B Sophamore; the former would have
completed this summer, had it not been
for her health; however, she will finish
this winter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Rev. W. M. Wood, of Muchakinock,
Iowa, arrived In our city Tuesday to reside
with his son, James Hand and family OF
700 s. f. Sixth, where he will be pleased
to see his friends. Father Wood is quite
old end good christian, and we welcome
him with US.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Hayworth has purchased
q new piano for only daughter, Edith. 1t
is very beautiful instrument; was pur-
chased of the kimball Co., where Mrs.
Henry Clay is working as agent. The
only colored piano agent in our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
BYSTA NER'S FOURTH
AVNITERSARY.

This issue we enter upon the
first week of our fourth year, 156
! weeks the BYsrANDER has gone
into the homes of it's readers bring
ing them news that they could not
get elsewhere. 1t seeks to tell
you in brief, the local news and
progress of our own colored race
in this city. and all the leading
cities of Iowa where there are any
colored people. Its main desire
is to elevate and bring the worthy
and progressive men and women
Of our race before the intelligent,
thinking and reading people in
general that would otherwise pass
into oblivion, unmentioncd, or
unknown. The press, like the
minister or teacher, if rightly con-
Quoted or trained, is one of the
most powerful factors for the ad-
vancement and promotion of a
race, nation or community.
1t was long felt need in the
minds of the leading colored citi>
zens, and an anxious desire to
have race journal in our capital
city for the benefit of the race. It
was this idea that led a body of
tepe of our citizens to organize a
stock company, about June first,
and on Friday June s, 1894, the
first issue appeared to the public
with Chas. Ruff, as editor-in. chief,
and Thad. s. Ruff, associate editor,
and John D. Recler, business
manager. The lncorporators Of
the stock company were T. E.
Barton, President; VIM. Coalson,
Vice-president; Jefferson Logan,
Treasurer; j. H. Shepard, E. 7.
Banks, James E. Todd and B. j.
Holmes, were members Of the
board of directors.
The BYsrANDER endorses the
principles of the Republican party,
and when all her principles are
enforced it will 60 long ways in
solving the race prejudice. We
would rejoice in the coming Of
that day when an American citi>
zen will be protected at home as
we'll as abroad. We know that
it is the duty of a newspaper to
speak Of those things that tends
the upward march Of the race, and
not to- dig up the short comings
and mistakes that has been made
in an unguarded moment, and hold
them up to the public with the
most sarcastic criticism that can
be placed upon it unless it is for
the public good, and that no man
or body of men should turn traitor
to his or their own race or to try
to mislead them. Our motto
shall ever be, their interest shall
be our interest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mrs. Ella Smith, of Ottumwa, who lived
here about one year ago, arrived in our
city last Sunday, to visit with her sister,
Mrs. Henry Clay and other friends who
are glad to see her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mrs. Wm. Kenny of South East Seventh
street, entertained Wednesday evening a
few friends at tea. Miss Jeannette Wood
received the guests In pleasant manner.
Miss Mabel McBeath is expected in the
city soon, to be the guest OF Mrs. Nettie
Davis 1Ol7 B street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

MIR. & Mrs. Henry Murry's little baby
died last Sunday and was buried Mon.
day. The funeral was held at their home
on 1447 Fremont-st. It had only been
been sick short time, and was about Is
months old. We, with their friends ex-
tend our sorry to the family in their sad
hour.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mrs. P. Porter, Of Greenfield Iowa,
and her daughter, Mrs. B. s. Smith, of
Kansas City are, visiting at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Warrick, on Woodland ave,
They will remain until after the gradua-
tion of Miss Sarah Porter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Ed. Thompson will leave Saturday for
Chicago to work with a company Of fifteen
Drake University students as canvassers
for views. Mr. o. Hamilton, formally of
Decatur county has charge Of the COM
pany. Mr.. Frank Chastain and several
of the Decatur county boys are in the
company.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

The East Side Baptist cqurch will run
an excursion to St. Joseph, Mo-, June
oath; only s2.0 90 for the round trip. Train
leaves hers at 7:3O a. n,., and leaves st..
Joe at Hoo p. III. Rev. Stewart expects
large crowd.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mrs. Amanda Smith, an Evangelist, is
at the holiness camp meeting on the Chau-
tauqua grounds, is quite a favorite. She
is quite aa old lady. Yet she speaks well
and her sermons are highly appreciated
and great help to their meetings. She
is from Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Ladies' Afternoon Social club met with
Mrs. Della Abbey and was called to order
by the president, Mrs. VIM. Mash. The
club was visited by Mrs. e. l. Holt and
Mrs. j. H. Shepard. At 5 o'clock an ele
CANT lunch was served. Club adjourned
to meet with Mrs. VIM. Fletcher, July l,
1907
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mrs. Amanda Smith, the colored evan
gelist who has been assisting the holiness
comp meeting at the Chautauqua
grounds this week, will preach at the
Bern's NJ. E, church, East Side next Mon
day evening. After preaching, a reception
will be given her. Everybody invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Harding's 1ce.cream Co. still
flourish as no others can. Secret:
He makes the best 1ce-cream in
the city. Those that tried ours
will have no other. Phone 647.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Rev. Stewart, of f. Baptist church, was
pleasantly surprised last week, by a crowd
Of about thirty young friends calling
Each had parcel that was useful, or
something soothing to the APPETITE After
spending the evening each adjourned, feel
ing that their call was highly appreciated
by Rev. and Mrs. Setwart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mr.. Robt. Jones and VIM. Tomlin has
entered into partnership to conduct feed
and horse training stable at the Colchester
Place. They break colts and train horses
to the city noise. These gentlemen are
progressive young men and merit your
patronage. Mr.. Jones is quite an expe-
rienced horseman and will conduct the
business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mr.. Ab. Hughes, one Of our tailors who
has been worksng in our city. has fo1med
co.partnership with Ed. Moseley. and
they are doing tirst-class work. and solicit
YOUR trade. 1t is the only colored tailor
establishment in our city. Mr.. Moseley
& Hughes has years Of experience and We
wish thAn success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

The great interest manifested and gen.
eral support given the Chautauque assem-
bly, has inspired our people to moro in
terest in the coming assembly than last
year. 1t will be great representative
gathering Of educators of the United
States. Some Of tho leading attractions:
Addresses by Bishop Chas, II. Fowler, D.
D., on Grant and Lincoln; Mr.. John w.
Stahl, Sec'y of Farmers Nat. Cong. Prof.
Graham Taylor, of Chicago, DR.. f l..
Eaton, pastor of First NJ. E. church. Of
Des Moines. Prof. H. L. Willett, Of Chi
cago University; Col, Geo. W. Balm, of
Ky; Prof. B. T. Washington, Of Tuskegee,
Ala, and a host of others that we will
mention next week. President, w. NJ.
Bcardshear, LII. D.. Sec'y 3. Van Slyke.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

Mrs. Alex. Wilburn's little girl will be
sent to the summer school to study Ger.
man. She isquite young to take such
studies; vet not too young to begin laying
foundation of a good education.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
ALL THE WAY FROM THE MISSOU-
ri RIVER TO BUFFALO, THE WA
BASH RAILROAD OPERATES

TRAINS OVER ITS OWN TRACKS.
Having leased the tracks Of the Grand
Trunk Railway between Detroit and Sus-
pension Bridge, and those Of the Erie r.
R. from Suspension Bridge to Buffalo. the
Wabash K. K. will run its own trains
from Kansas City, Omaha, Des Moines,
St. Louis. Quincy, Hannibal, keokuk and
Chicago to Buffalo. being the only road
from Missouri and Mississippi points hav'
ing its owa line and trains running into
Buffalo. Through cars from Kansas City,
St. Louis and Chicago to Buffalo without
change.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

We regret that the names of Mr.. J. +.
Blagburn and MIR. j. II. Shepard were
omitted in last weeks Bystander, in an
article giving the election Of officers of
Of North Star lodge No. 2. Mr.. Blagburn
was elected j. w., and Mr.. s., treasurer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
Among our Subscribers.

Among our Subscribers.
Mr.. j. Barnett, one of our oldest. but
we'll versed citizens of our city, was the
first delinquent to pay. He wrote very
strong reply in the Daily Register Of last
February, in reply to letter written by
ex-congressman Hughes. in which he says,
If it had not been for the negro vote the
democrats would have won last fall.
d. G. Fielding, who has been employed
in the Golden Rule for several years,
squared accounts with US.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

The newly elected officers Of the By
stander Publishing company: President.
VIM. Coalson; Vice -president,J j, E. Todd,
Treas. B. J. Holmes. Sec'y; j. L..
Thompson, Manager. j. H. Shepard,
Beard of Directors: Z. T. Banks, Jefter-
son Logan and B. j. Holmes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

The Jennings Wall Paper Co., at s2l
Walnut street, is the only firm that is SELL
ing Wall Paper as cheap as 10 per Roll.
1t is the only firm that is not q member OF
the Des Moines Wall Paper Srust. All
new goods, Call and SEQ US. Phone 141.