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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
THE NEXT CABINET.

The next cabinet is almost made
up, and win consist Of John Sher-
man Of Ohio, Secretary of State;
Lyman j. Gage, of Illinois, Sec
retary of the treasury; Russell A
Alger, of Michigan, Secretary Of
war; John MeKenna, of Calitor-
MIA, Secretary of tho Interior; Jno.
D. Long, Of Massachusetts, Secre-
tary of the navy; our own James
Wilson, Of Iowa, Secretary ofagri-
culture; thu Attorney General and
Postmaster Generalship has not
been filled. On the whole Mr..
MtKinley's cabinet will be a strong
one, made slp with men whose
career pointto them as the proper
person for each place. Senator
Sherman is the ablest member Of
the senate. Mr.. Gage is a good
man; he is a banker, it is true, but
when we want anything done we
go to the map who has made it a
study. We believe he will be an
able man in the treasury depart
ment. The BYsrANDER believes
that James Wilson will be one of
the strongest and most influential
members Of the cabinet. Judge
McKenpa is another good man,
and he is endorsed by all the
leading men of his State. Mr..
Alger's record as a soldier has
been highly 5complimented and
with other rare qualities has point
ed him out as, the person to take
charge of the war department.
We believe that President,elect Nc
Kinley has selected men who will
tearlessly and honestly carry ont
the policy which the American peo-
pie endorsed at the last election,
an dwhat is best for all will be done.
With that sort sof policy all the
people will be satisfied.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
A Brutal Outrage on a COlored
Girl by a White Brute.

"A Brutal outrage on a OOlOT0u
Girl by a White Brute.
Last Wednesday evening one Of the most
brutal outrage known to our city was
committed on colorcd girl, age seven
teen, by white man named George Find
ley, age fifty years. The girls name is
Lavina Dixon, who lives with her mother
at 212 East Court avenue, who is poor,
but respectable family. She had been 4
helpless crippel, resulting from stroke
of paralysis a few years ago. Findiey
came to Mrs. Dixon in the evening, stating
that he cohld cure the girl, and that he
was doctor, asking to take the girl in a
room to herself. Not until he had gone
did the mother realize what had been
committed. Finally lie was captured by
the detectives, and is in Jail, to wait trial.
We ask our southern white brothers, is it
not possible for white brutes to outrage
colored girls? The table is tnrned and
we view the situation in another way.
We will watch the action of our courts in
this trial.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
Accused Of Fake Surgery

From the Chicago Daily Inter- Ocean: !:
The grand jury Of Lee county caused
the arrest Of DR.. Burton D. Vaughn
and Dr.. Sheldon Of Ashton, charging
them with obtaining money under false
pretences. Oct. II, 1895, they induced
Miss Lizzie Emery to allow them to
perform an operation for appendicitis.
The grand jury finds that they cut
throught the outer skin only, and then
sewed up the wound. Sheldon was in
troduced into the home by Vaughn as
a surgeon of Chicago who had per-
formed forty successful operations for
appendicitis. After this the girl was
compelled to lie in bed several weeks.
Oct. 13, 1896, another operation ON the
patient was performed by DR.. Sem of
the Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago,
when it was discovered that the previ-
Gus cCeration was fraud
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
RICHMOND MO. ITEMS.

On Thursday Jan. 2Sth at the
home of the BRIDES parents; Mr..
r. Smith and Miss Lizzie Clay
were united in tie holy bonds Of
wedlock both eitthis city. Quite a
number Of friends and relatives
were present to witness the happy
union Of this young couple. After
which a bountiful repast was serv-
ed. May Joy, gladness and pros
perity ever be with them.
Miss Purify Mcgee ofSt. Joseph
is in the city, the guest of Mrs.
Bates.
A birthday party was given
Saturday evening at the residence
Of Mr.. D. Gary in the south part
Of town. The party was given in
honor Of his daughter, Della. The
guests all enjoyed delightful
evening.
Mr.. Wright has returned home
from an extended sojourn in the
state of Iowa.
Miss Maria Mason becomes a
subscriber of the Bystander this
week.
A rally was given at the G. NJ.
E. church Sunday, $9+ was realiz-
ed and expended for the benefit
of the church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
RACING IN MID-OCEAN.
Three Rival Square-Rlgged Ships Dash
Ing Along Within Easy Distance.

Three Rival Square-Rlgged Ships Dash
Ing Along Within Easy Distance.
From the San Francisco Examiner:
The crew Of the British ship Inveram-
say that came into port last night re-
ported witnessing an exciting race be-
tween three big ships in midocean. 1t
was on December /, while the Inver-
amsay was beating against head wind
on her way from Swansea to this port.
in latitude 1890 north and longitude
l18 west, when the lookout warned the
watch OF three vessels on the weather
beam. Just the top spars of three
sQuare-rigged vessels could be seen
above the horizon bearing down upon
the Inveramsay, with a stiff hreeze al
most dead astern. AS soon as they
came within speaking distance they
hoisted their signal numbers. They
were the American ship Puritan, the
British ship Ross-shire and the British
ship Cromartyshire. The three ves-
sells left this port on November 81, each
with cargo of grain. The Puritan Is
bound for Hull, the Ross-shire for Lon
don and the Cromartyshire for Queens
town. They were bound out to sea with
in an hour - each other, and a race
to the British ports commenced. The
three ships have records as fast sailers,
and some idea Of how evenly matched
they are can be obtained from the fact
that after racing for over 1000 miles
they were abreast of each other, and
all Of them carrying all the canvas
they could crowd on. The American
ship was flying her colors from the
mizzen peak. while at her masthead
were the signal flags, "Follow me and
you will make port" The Ross-shire
was asking her two companions with
her flags ii they wanted tow, while
the Cromartyshire was signaling:
Keep up with me and you will be all
right"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Song Service at A. M. L. church, Sec
ond and Center streets, Feb. 7, 1877.
l. Organ Voluntary.
2. Invocation.
3. Awake, 0 Zion-Cnolr.
8. Thy Will be Done-Mrs. J. H. shep-
ard.
S. Male Quartetie-R Rogers, Holt, Nose
ly and Johnson.
G. Fear Not 'Ye, Oh, lsreal-Mrs. f. F.
Johnson.
7. Nearer My God to Thee-Choir.
8. Emmanuel-Dr. F. +. johnson.
9. observation-disclosures Birney and Coal.
son.
10. Come Unto Me-Nlrs. J. Frank Blag-
burn.
II. All for Thee-Choir
II. The Better Land-Geo. I. Holt.
19. Calm on the Listening Ear-Choir.
II. The Lord is Mindful Of His OWN
j. E. Moseley.
Is. Chant-The Lords Prayer.
II. Overture-Choir.
II. Benedlction.
Organist-Mrs. VIM. Coalson; director,
j. z. Moseley.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
LEATHER REMNANTS.
A Material Of which No Part Il PsssAis.
ted to Go to Waste.

Leather remnants are . regular arti-
Gle of trade. In manufactures Of,
leather there are remnants, just al
there are remnants IN the manufacture
Of cloth, OF tin, Of wood and Of very
many other materials. There are
wholesalers who. deal in leather rem
nants exclusively. who will buy any
leather remnants. whatever, and who
find a sure sale for everything they
buy. For many purposes the rem
nants are as good a. pieces cut from
whole sides would be. and they cost
very much less. A manufacturer Of
fine shoes, who buys whole skins. outs
out the best and uses that only and
sells the rest a. remnants. The rem
nants are sold to manufacturers who
make cheaper grade Of shoes: the
shoes made from such remnants may
be better and cheaper than shoes made
from cheap whole stock. Harness max.
ers and saddlers who buy whole skins
have more or less remnants. little
pieces and odds and snds that they
have no use for, but which may bs
made useful for one purpose and an
other. From any whole stock there
must be remannts, and the remnants
are all good for something: rem
nants of betting. for instance, are sold
to make boot heels of and insoles. The
smallest remnants Of some kinds Of
leather are used for the filling Of balls;
leather remnants are used for making
suspender tips; for leather trimmings:
for logging straps; for the making OF
cheap pocketbooks. and for covering
eyeglasses and spectacle cases, and
various kinds Of fancy goods; for book.
binding; for making childrsn's shoes;
for the straps used on hobby horses;
for leather buttons and washers; for
corners on books. Remnants Of
French calf are used for fine cobbling:
and remnants generally are sold for q
very great varietv of purposes. There
are half & n or more wholesale
dealers In le 4er remnants in this city,
there are said to be larger number
in Boston. While the wholesale deal-9
er In remnants will buy remnants Of
any kipd there are still smaller scraps
Of leather, called chips, which he docs
not buy; the chips and the sweepinEs
are sold to chemical manufacturers
and burned to make potash. No part
Of the leather is permitted to 90 to
waste. With the enormous consump-
tion Of leather in this country the
quantity Of remnants here is large,
Remnants are produced In England
just as they are here. but not ID GUAM
tity sufficient to supply the dehands
there. Many tons Of American leafhess.ss
remnants are exported u. 6fs
where thsy IRE sold for tie same d z z
to which they are put here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
SMALL CoURTESiE9.
They Do Much to Make Life Pleasant
and ENJOYABLE.


Habit counts for so much in little
things that one cannot look too care
fully after the small courtesies in ones
own conduct. A writer in the Interior
describes visit to home where the
young people possessed the true po-
liteness which habit had made natural.
One evening last week entered room
Where several young men with DOCKS
and work We're sitting around the lamp.
The young man with the lexicon and
the grammar on the table before him
was the busiest Of the group, but he
instantly rose and remained standing
until had taken my seat. The little
action was automatic;-t ;-the habit OF his
family is to practice small courtesies,
and the boys have been trained from
childhood to pay Difference to women.
They always rise whenever lady, their
mother, sister, friend, or guest OF the
house, comes into the room where they
are at work. Neither mother nor Sis
ter goes out after dark without an es-
cort. One of the boys Can always 60
out of his way, or find it in his way,
to see her safely to friends door, or
to the meeting which she wishes to
attend. Most winning and sweet is
the air Of good breeding which these
young men have acquired, and which
they wear with an unconscious grace.
you should not care so much about
the merely superficial in conduct" says
friend. "Veneering is only polish
laid on. approve OF the man or wo-
man who is honest, sincere. I can
pardon him little brusqueness, which
may. be only his misfortune" 1t Is
not veneering to be polite. We are apt
to grow confused on this subject, and
to fancy that there is a natural conflict
between goodness of heart and elegance
Of department. The fact is, life would
be far more agreeable thing If polite
ness were more assiduously cultivated.
Youths Companion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Ex-Queen Liiioukaloni. who is now in
America, who recently called on Mrs Cleve-
land. was taken quite sick. and is unable
to leave her room, owing to her change
in climate. The Ex-Quecn is Of the Negro
descent, and is quite wealthy, having a
number Of servants with her now. Also
recently taking a sleigh ride in special
made sleigh, covered with glass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
JOHNL. WALLER FOR RE.
CORDER or DEEDS.

Now that Major Mckinley has his cab
met made up, he should turn his attention
to the good work that the Negro did in
the last campaign. We should have some
of the representative places. We would
like to see Mr.. Waller appointed Recorder
of Deeds. No man is more deserving
than he is. He is race-loving man he
is Republican and has always worked
for the success of his party. The Repub-
lican party Of which Maj. Mckinley is the
head should see to it that Mr.. Waller
gets the place, that he seeks at the hands
of fhis party, for the cruelty and hardships
he underwent while in that French prison.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
OSCEOLA ITEMS.

The churches of this city have been
holding special meetings for the past three
weeks getting ready for the great Union
meeting, which is to be conducted by Rev.
Corodor, Of Chicago, and his singer, COM
mencing Feb. End. Quite a spiaitual in
tercst is manifested in the city already.
Quartely meeting at the A. NJ. church
Feb. 21st. P. E. Bunday is expected to be
present. -..-l-s,.s
Rev. d. A. Bas6ed preached in Garden
Grove last week.
The Tennessee Jubilee Singers were here
last week and sang to fair sized audiance,
their singing was highly appreciated by
all. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
Hard to Realize,

Its hard,' remarked the man who
was trying to write letter, "to real
ize that it is ''97' and not ''96.' I"
"That's So replied the friend with
knotty legs and a downy moustache;
"the bicycle makers don't give us near
ly the difference in style from year
to year that they used o."-Washing-
ton Star.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

At Tuskee, Ala., Feb. Oath, will be held
the annual conference on the Negro prob
lem, under the auspices of the Tuskee In
stituic, of which Booker +. Washington
is president. In many respects this is one
Of the most important gatherings of the
year for the South. In it not only the
friends of the Negroes, but the Negroes
themselves actively participate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

WANTED-To sell or trade for Iowa
property, good lot and house Of 5rooms, l Il
story, situated in Albany, Mo, county,
seat of Gentry county, town Of 2500
people, colleges, electric light, eic. For
Information, address the BYsrANDER, or
WATKINS, Albany, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
Wealth In Kettles.

Colomon Runion OF Washinstoa
township, near Lebanon, Ind. is dead.
He was in his eightieth year, and has
been a resident Of that state for sixty
years. entering the eighty acres upon
which he died. He was very wealthy.
After his death $4,000 in all kinds OF
currency was found hidden away In
the woodhouse in tea pots and iron ket-
ties. His aged wife is his sole heir.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

The ladies' afternoon Social Club met
at Mrs. w. NJ. Fletcher, with the presi.
dent, Mrs. Will Mash in the chair. After
business needle work was taken up. Al
8 o'clock luncheon was served, alter
which the club adjourned to meet will
Mrs. Will Mash, 1905 Des Moines street
The newly elected officers for the thret
ensuing months, are as follows: Presi
dent, Mrs. Will Mash: Secretary, Mrs. D
Abbey; Treasurer, Mrs. viii Burns; Rep.
{ b. ). Holmes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
Gold aud Silver Beetles.

The most remarkable gold beetles in
the world are found in Central Amer
lea. The head and wing cases are
brilliantly polished with luster az OF
gold itself. To sight and touch they
have all the seeming Of metal. Oddly
enough, another species from the same
region has the appearance Of being
wrought in solid silver, freshly bur
nished. These gold and silver beetles
have market value. They are worth
from $25 to $50 each. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
Colored Professional Ball Team

The Page Giants, the champion indie.
pendent team of the United States and
colored champions Of the world, repre-.
senting the Page Woven Wire Fence COM
pany, will play exhibition games of base
ball in our city with the league team,
April oath and 25th. This team played
one-hundred and titty.two games in 1895,
and hundred and sixty-nine in 1896, aud
won hundred and litty-three. This
will be the first opportunity that many
will have of seeing professional colored
team play ball.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
Dishonesty Doesn't Pay.

Five prominent bankers, two at Chi
cago, one at Baltimore, one at Pitts
burg and one at Selma, Ala, have COM
mitted suicide in the past fortnight
owing to the remorse and disgrace
produced by their bank wrecking op-
erations. This is an extraordinary rec
ord, and it demonstrates very dis
tinctly that dishonesty doesn't pay
Elk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Since the German Savings Bank failed
tits stated that more colored people had
deposits there than any other one bank.
They were good people to deal with; very
courteous to all. We hope they will be
able to pay one hundred cents on the dol
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

The list Of colored applicants that took
civil service examination last Tuesday,
was Miss Bertha Hicklir, Harry Hughes,
Geo. Dunn, and }. II. Thompson. We
have not heard whether they were success.
ful in passing or not. ,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Mrs. Ella Davis and daughter, Miss Daisy
Hanan, of Cedar Rapids, will arrive in our
city Saturday to make this their future
home. Mrs. Davis is sister-in-law to Mrs.
j. r. Weeks. Welcome them to our city.
Miss Daisy. who is we'll known here will
not come until spring.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
BOONE ITEMS.

Mr.. Turner who has been sick
for some is slowly improving.
Mr.. John Meyweather of Web
ster City was visitor last week.
The young ladies and gentle
men who sing are practicing at
the high school building for Prof.
Coburn's concert.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
A Wasted Dime.

Big Sister-Dick, wish you would
90 and get Mr.. Nicefellow a glass of
water. Mr.. Nicefellow-Yes. my boy.
and here's a dime for you. Little
Brother-Thank you; I'll go pretty
soon. Mamma said l shouldn't leave
the parlor until she came back. New
York Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

The song services at the ST. Paul A. NJ.
4. church bid fair to lie very interesting
and largely attended Sunday. The Cover
nor and his council, also Atty. General
will be present All the members of the
Legislature have been invited. Those who
wish good seats come early.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
Pleasant Exercise.

Stern Father-What were those Pc
culiar noises / heard down here last
night? Did you and young Comeback,
uncopk any Of my beer bottles? IL
Demure Daughter-No, papa, we
were just going through some labiat
exercises.
Stern Father-O! ! suppose these
new educational fads must have their
run.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

We advertise in the Bystander because
we want your trade in Laundry work.
We do all kinds Of work and deliver to
any part Of the city. Telephone to Cham
pagn & Son, No. III. If r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
No Worry.

Deacon Johnson-Ims afraid dat ct
yo' married nah daughter I would hab
to assist yo'. Abe Hardcase-Lawd. no:
kin take care OBJ masalf all right. Yo'
wouldn't hab to do 'nufin but take care
Of her an de children. Don't 70 worry
yosalf about me. Harpers bAIar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

A beautiful Senior class, program was
received at our Office of the Abba High
school class entertainments. Miss May
Davis had recitation entitled, Country
C0urtship."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Our gold watch contest is progressing
nicely. The candidates are running very
evenly, and with extra effort on the part
ofany candidate they will be the possessor
Of 8 beautiful present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Miss Sarah Porter is the only colored
girl that appears on the program Of the
West High School Senior entertainment
ofthe class of '97, to be held Feb. 5th and
9Th
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Mr.. Dan Roy one Of our respected citi-
zens who has been quite sick with lagrippe
the past week, is improving now, and IS
able TO be out little -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Remember that the Champaign & Son
Steam Laundry do tirst.class work on
hort notice aud guarantee satisfaction.
Give lis call. BIG w. Grand ave. If
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Pcarson's Studio wish to call your at.
tention to their excellent photographs,
taking six out Of eight first premiums at
the Iowa State Fair in 1896. Your con
tinued patronage is kindly solicited.
Studio corner Of Sixth and Locust.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

One month from yesterday Pres-elect
Mckinley will be sworn in as president Of
tho United States, Oh! tqink of the many
happy ones to see the old reliables coming
into power again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Rev. Judson Bundy, presiding elder
will hold quarterly meeting at the A. NJ.
K. church, Sunday Feb. l4th, W. A..
Bruce, pastor. The colored jubilee sing
ers will be in our city soon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05

Miss Bessie Stewart, who has qeen sick,
is ablo to he out again, and her many
friends are glad to see her improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-05
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN.

CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN.
One of the most brilliant affairs
of the season in our society circles
the past week was party given
by Miss Arminta Saunders at Mar
shall's restaurant on the Goth of
January. There were about twen-
ty-tive couples present, and those
who we're fortunate enough to re-
ceive a bid and did not attend,
certainly missed rare treat.
Games and mandolin music were
indulged in until late hour when
a most elegant rcpast was served
by special walters. Everything
went off as pleasant as could be,
and tho ladies all looked their best:
We need not mention the gentle
men for they looked 'ont of sight
you know. After supper was
served, games were again induIg-
ed in until l o'clock, when all left
for their homes, after paying their
respects to the ''hostess'' and be-
ing convinced that she is most
eminent entertainer.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs o
B Claire, Frank Morgan. Ben Hawkins,
& H Wade, Sandy Mcdowell, Charles
Searcy, Marshall Perkins, w Fl Milligan,
VIM Martin, s l. Persons, r Holly, Ed
Marshall, Mesdames Matte Price. Amelia
Conner, Laura Martin, Mary Price, Kate
Gable, II Raspberry, Della Marshall, Ella
Davis, NJ F Lowrey, Mary Bowtin, Mary
Crawford. Misses Emma Oliphant, Addie
Bowey. Daisy Hannah, Attic Price, Minta
Saunders. Messrs Bird, Fields, William
Lowry, Thos Lewry, Luther Lowry, A
Price, j Oliphant, Geo Martin, chas Per-
kins, VIM Martin, Jr., Harry Martin,
| and Chas Searcy, Jr.
Little Esther Martin has fully
recovered from severe attack Of
measles.
Harry Marshall Of Belle Plaine
is visiting his friend, Harry Mar
tin.
Mrs. Jane Patterson met with a
serious accident a few weeks ago,
in which she fell and broke her
arm. She is getting along as we'll
as could be expected.
The Light House meets Fri
day night with Mrs: Hawkins.
IN Master Harry Martin is some
what indisposed at this writing.