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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
Judge MoCoy's Candidacy.

We cordially second all the good
things that have been said by many
of the leading Republican papers fol-
the endorsement of Judge Ben.
McCoy's candidacy for his nomina-
ton tor Judge of the Supreme court.
We endorse him because he is in
every way qualified for the place.
We are glad that republicans all
over the state arc working for him.
We admire him because he is one of
the Lincoln Republicans; one of
those that believe he ahd his party
owe the Negro recognition; he has
always held himself ready to assist
on all occasions.
Judge McCoy's candidacy has
the one great advantage of the
state acquaintance gained through
his steady and active efforts for
the Republican cause and his SER
vice of the state on the bench and
in the legislature. His public
prominence and his long residence
in the state have given him per>
sonal acquaintance in Iowa that is
not exceeded by more than half Il
dozen men; and wherever "Bcn"
Mccoy is known lie has a contin-
ually increasing number Of friends.
because Of his rugged strength
and personal magnetism, his de-
votion to the interests of the PEG
pie, and his high standing as a
citizen, jurist and legislator. In
addition to his popularity with the
people, without regard to party
prejudice, he is especially popular
with the Republicans because he
has always taken an active interest
in the party>s welfare and aided in
fighting its battles-not in an
Extensively partisan manner, but
in the manner Of an earnest man
who believes in the rule Of politi-
CO! principals conscientiously be
licved in and is willing to stand
up and be counted in favor of the
rule Of those principles every day
in all the years. His record as
district judge is excellent through
out, and the splendid manner in
which he has seryel-the people in
the district court is the best res
commentator for advancement
to the supreme bench.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

delegate to the first national repub.
lican convention. at which John g.
Fremont was nominated for the
presidency, and also to the one
which nominated Blaine. Colonel
Catch was loved and esteemed,
and in his efforts for the better
ment of the condition of mankind
he recognized neither creed nor
race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
Mr.. Jas. II. POindexter Passes
Away.

away
James Henry Poindexter died June 30,
1897, at his residence, 778 Ninth street .
James Henry Poindextcr was born ir
Hannibal, NO., in 7S4s. When s years OF
age he removed with his parents to Iowa,
settling in Keokuk. He came to Des
Moines in March, 1871. and has been ell
gagged in the barber business for the past
twenty-seven years, eleven years OF that
time being associated in business with
w. A. Birney. In 1890 his health began
to fail. and no went to Hot Springs, Ark,
in the hope Of being restored. He grew
better for short time, but for tho past
year has been gradually failing, until the
last attack, which resulted in his death.
He joined the Masonic lodge in 1874, and
was one Of the prime movers Of the organ
ization Of King Solomon Comn,andery in
this city, and was the first eminent CON-
mander. lie was married in this city
July 80, 1882, to Miss Emma Goodc, who
survives him. They had the distinction
of being the only oo!ored couple ever mar
ried in the Masonic hall in Iowa. Beside
his wife, there survives him one sister,
Mrs. NJ. A. Cooper of Burlington, and a
brother. George Poindexter of this city.
MIR. Poindexter has lived consistent life
and maintained high moral character
He died in full possession OF faith and was
ready and willing to die. Tho funeral was
to be held Friday afternoon ut 2:3O o'clock
from TIE family residence. Rev Timothy
Reeves breaches the funeral sermon, aud
the singing was conducted BY the choir
of the A. NJ. f. church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Miss Lulu and Dora Gaines returned on
last Saturday, from Hannibal and DAN
vile, Mo-, where they have just closed a
vey successful year as teachers. Each
are delighted with her past years labor.
AS for hospitality and sociability they say
that the people Of Mo. cannot be beaten.
Alter visit of three weeks they will re-
turn to Hannibal to attend the Normal.
Miss Lula will teach in Hannibal again
this year. Miss Dora will return to her
school at Danvile.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Bryan's organs are long and
loud in telling of the fight they
thought Senator Hanna would
have, but they fail to tell Of the
Southern vote in congress that has
been cast for high protection in
the consideration of the tariff bill.
Mr.. Hanna had no fight at all.
The republicans of Ohio wanted
him, but the people Of Ohio did
not want Bryan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Midland Chautauqua will open July the
9th and lasts till the 22d. 1t bids fair to
be one of the grandcst gatherings Of dis
tinguished people that ever assembled in
this city. All should hear Bishop Fowler
on Abraham Lincoln and great deeds OF
great men. The lovers of music should
remember that July 9th is music day at
Chautauqua.
The colored Choral society of forty
voices will sing on music day, July 9th.
Grand musica! festival, July 20th.
Every one should hear Booker T. Wash
ingt0n, on the 10Th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Mr.. Harry Graham has started
the issuing Of the Rising Sun, at
Kansas City. 1t will be remem-
bercd that Mr.. Graham published
a paper by the same name in this
city several years ago. We vel.
come the return of the Rising Sun,
and trust that it will b. of great
benefit to the race. We always
did like the name.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
NUPIIALS IN HIGH CIRCLES,
KEOKUK, IA. June D9th.

This evening witnessed one Of the most
brilliant weddings that has ever occurred
in this city. 1t was the uniting OF Miss
Minnie G. Fields. the daughter of Mr.. V.
Fields, to Mr.. Bartha l.. Anderson, both Of
this city. They were married at St.
Mary's, the Virgin church. by Rev. DIR. K.
&. McLlwain (white) of the st. John Epis-
copal church. Long before the hour ar
rived the church was crowded with pso-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Mrs. Matilda Golden received a tee.
gram from st. Louis Wednesday morn.
Ing announcing the sudden death Of her
sister, Mrs. Mary J. Anderson. Mrs.
Golden was unable to be present at the
funeral, owing to the fact that she was to
be buried so SOON. but will leave in the
near future to straishten up the business
affairs OF deceased.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

The Columbus Chronicle has just closed
its grand contest for the most popular
lady in Columbus. The prize held out
was round trip ticket to the Tennessee
Centennial Exposition. The ticket was
won by a very large majority, fourteen
hundred votes, by Mrs. Anna E. Sutton,
of 3l2 Eighth.st.' We congratulate the
editor on the popularity of his paper, and
Mrs. Sutton on the host Of friends that
SO nobly assisted her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
Editors Correspondence
BURLINGTON.

In Burlington is the headquarters
for the great c. B. & g. Ry., and a
large number of factories. There is
a large number of colored people
here, and but few doing well. They
have one policeman, G. W. Dean,
who owns a nice home, and one
mail carrier, S. l.. Tigg, who was
an oil school boy with our mail
carrier, Prof. Geo. l. Holt. He
has beautiful home. Mr.. John
Brooks is quite hustler, and has a
nice home in good location. He
has worked for many years for the
T.. B. & q. Ry. Co. Those who
ordered the Bystander for one year
was Mesdames. II. W. Bird, Mag
gle Lee, Malinda Mitchell, and Mr..
S. l.. Tigg. Nj. VIM. Skackelford,
once our energetic agent, has learn
ed the typessetting art, and is work
ing on the Weekly Press. He is
intelligent, and will make his mark
if he continues. Our next ride
found us in TT. Madison, named in
honor of President James Madison,
where once an old fort was built.
There is about 500 colored people
living here; some doing tolerably
we'll. Those who are working for
the state prison are, Mr.. Yeizer,
who hauls, and Mr.. Thomas, who
carry the mail to prison; also on the
fire department. Rev. Anderson of
the N. l.. church, is an active pub
lie worker. 1t was pleasure to DC
permitted to 60 through the prison.
Chaplain +. c. Laslett (white), the
newly appointed minister, is very
sociable and pleasant gentleman to
meet. 1t was through his kindness
that we were conducted. He is a
young man; although he has the
love and affections of the convicts.
There are about 500 here, of which
about IS are colored. Each pris-
Oner has certain amount of work
to perform of some kind. 1t is very
interesting to see them working in
the workshop, carpentershop, tailor
department, laundry or cooking
dept, making hoes, rakcs, forks,
chairs, tables, suits, etc. They take
timber in the rough stage or as cut
from the timber, and take 1t through
all the processes until it is made
into chair, ready for sale and use,
and they are fine chairs. Every.
thing is very clean and systematic
cally kept. They have a large
chapel hall where Sunday school and
meetings are held each Sunday.
Ventilation is good and air whole
some. Everything in first-class
order. Mr.. Jones is good Supt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

The most conspicuous man, the
most widely discussed and the
most widely known man of the
present generation, whether white
or black, whether at home or in a
foreign country. is Booker I.
Washington. The only living
mans idea endorsed by the best
thinkers of modern times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

A cycling party composed of Misses
Evangeline Robinson. Estella Burnaugh
and Annetta Youcum of Leavenworth,
Kan, and Messrs. johnson, H. M. Nc
Fall and Frank Johnson spent very
pleasant evening riding over the city, after
which they adjourned to the Slavery Cafe
for refreshments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Quarterly meeting at Burns NJ. f.
church next Sunday. The presiding elder
Rev Clark, of Saint Joseph, Missouri.
will be here and conduct the services.
Preaching Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
Sunday morning at II o'clock, afternoon
at o'clock, and in the evening at 1880.
This will be the first time that the presid-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

The Mckinley Republican, club
will meet at the court house, Tues
day evening, July 9th, tor the
election OF officers. A full attend
ancc is desired. j. II. SHEPARD,
President; G. B. WOODS, Sec'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Mr.. Oscar Tutis, genial gentleman
we'll known in our city and Pullman
porter between here and st. Paul. has re-
signed his position and will leave soon for
his old home III New Jersey. where he
will accept q similar position.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Mr.. John Morton left Thursday for
Ade!. where he will ride Friday and Sat-
urday. He will return in time to take
part in the State Meet, the 5th and 6th
Mr.. NJ. is a very promising young rider.
We wish him success,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

The Great Western band has been Or
Fganized two weeks. The young men are
working very earnestly to raise money to
purchase set of new instruments.
They request their friends not to run when
they see them coming.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

North Star Lodge A. +. and A.
M, will give lawn sociable at
the residence of Frank Blackburn,
West Eloventh-st, next Thursday
evening, July Sth. All are cords
ally invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Senator Bland of Missouri, says:
"The democratic party does not
need reorganization, but rest, 'and
the longer the better for the coun-
try.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Mrs. Roy, who is at the bedside of her
niece in Leon, Iowa, reports her better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Booker L. Washington at the Chautau-
qua on the Race Problem, July 9th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

ing elder has ever conducted services in
our city. All the members and friends
should turn out at all OF these meetcngs.
Give him full house.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Mr.. John +. Blagburn made business
trip to Boone on Monday last.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Merchants Know the Value
of a good advertising Medium
Read our "AdS."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Mrs. VIM. Strawther returned
home from Mercy hospital, ThursS
day, much improved in health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Screen Doors, Windows, and Lawn
Mowers at cost to close them ont. Daw-
sons hardwate, Fifth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

H. S, Clay returned home from the
lakes on last Saturday. He reports de-
lightful time,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

MI y. 4. tiii".,as,- left Monday for
'keokuk to attend the marriage OF his step
son, b. L. Anderson, returning Wednes-
kday evening. lie reported u pleasant
|timc.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02
loWA'S LEADING C0LORED PAPER.
CITY NEWS

Sooiable on Tuesday evening at A. NJ. f.
church was we'll attended.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

Miss Cora White. accompanied by little
Cute and Douglass Miller will spend few
months in Mt. Pleasant, at the home Of
Their grandmother. r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-07-02

miss Bertha Order returned to her home
in st. Joe. Monday, after pleasant Ylsit
with her cousin, Miss Selma Stanton.
The young men rendered Mr.. j. II. Jet
farewell party last Tuesday evening, at
the residence of Chas. Woods. on Crocker
street.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Woman suffrage in Maryland.

The membership Of the Maryland
Woman Suffrage Association is not yet
large, and the annual convention, held,
in Baltimore CITY, brought together
only about twenty delegates from the
various local associations, Yet, during
the past year several branches have
been organized on the Eastern Shore,
and the Baltimore city soci:y has now a
membership of seventy FIVE. No one
can or will eall in question the earnest
ness Of the women who are n this move
meut, or their devotion to the doctrines
that they preach. Very few will ques-
ton the strength of the arguments they
advance in favor of equal suffrage to all
regardless of sex. The progress to
ward woman suffrage il the East has
not been rapid, as has been the case in
some sections of the West, and the cause
Of this is not hard to find. II lies in
the apparent indifference Of large
majority of women to suffrage, caused
in many cases, by direct opposition tC
it; in other cases by behalf that 1T is
impossible of attainment
But, while the agitation of the subjec
may not bring the ballot to womer
in the East it is having the eject Of Sc
curing changes in State laws that have
been unjust to the sex, and in this d
rectior 1t has won many notable victo
ries in the past few years These changes
mean much to women, and, if the suf
frage associations never do create
work than this they can have the sat
isfaction of knowing that their labor
have not been in vain.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

Oar Democratic contemporaries are
in all manner of ways trying to create a
false impression upon the minds of the
people that the Republicans have not
brought tue good times promised just
as if they were responsible for the short
comings of the present Democratic adj
ministration. which will not expire until
the 4th Of March next When there is
Republican administration and Re-
publican tariff bill, the promised
prosperity will return to the coun-
try. If not, the Republican party will
then willingly bear the blame for its
failure; but our Democratic friends GER
tainly cannot, in all justice, expect the
Republican party to bear any blame fol
the failure of general prosperity under
the existing conditions. When Mckinley
in inaugurated President with Repub-
liean Congress to carry into effect the
measures and policies promised, then iftht
good times don't come our Democratic
friends have just right to criticise. =
Dorchester Standard.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Taxing Inheritanees.

Comptroller Roberts recommends to
the Legislature of New York means
of raising more revenue for that State
that will be regarded by many as equita-
ole, particularly in New York and such
a scheme would do well in this State His
plan is to increase the Inheritance tax to
i've per cent. OH estates Of between one
and two million, ten per ceat. on es-
tates between two and fhree million and
fifteen per cent. on estates Of three mil
lion dollars aud over. His reasoning is
that such large estates are due for the
most part to special fayors received at
hands Of the government in the form of
a protective tariff, exclusive rights in
patents, corporation charters. including
the right Of eminent domain, limited
liability, permits to Issue long period
bonds, guarding corporate rights by the
strong arm of the civil and military law
and other privileges and advantages en-
joyed by tlose who Accumulate large
fortunes not accessible to the ordinary
citizen He holds that a repayment in
par Of decedents' estates for the many
advantages granted by the government is
only reeompensing in part for the oppor-
tunities that made great wealth possible.
Another reason, and pertinent one, is
that these large estates consist chiefly
il personal property. and it is we'll
know that not one million in ten of Ibis
class ofproperty contributes in the form
Of taxes to the expense Of the govern
ment that creates and protects it. After
the owner is permitted to enjoy during
life the fruits of his labors it does not
seem to he great hardship that few
thousands of the millionaire's residuum
should be returned to the peoples treas
urY where it properly belongs.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Tours to California via PENNSYLVANIA
Railroad.

The next California tour of the Penn
sylvania Railroad will leave New York
and Philadelphia by special train Of
Pullman palace cars February "a. visit
ing the great Mammoth Gave and stop
ping at New Orleans during the Mardi
Gras Carnival Four weeks will be
allowed on the Pacific Coast, and two
days will be spent on the return trip al
Colorado Springs and the Gardea Of
the Gods Stops will also be made at
Salt Lake City, Denver, and Omaha.
This is one of the most delightful and
complete tours ever planet.
Tickets, including railroad tranpor-
tation, Pullman accommodations Zone
double berth), meals en- route carriage
drives, and hotel Accommodations going
and return. transportation in California,
will be sold at rate of $3.50 from all sta.
tons on the Pennsylvania Railroad Sys-
tenn east of Pit'sburg
Apply to ticket agents, Tourist
Agent, 1876 Broadway, New York, o.
Geo W. Boyd. Assistant General Pas
senger Agent, Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05


A senatorial situation very like shat
Of 1898 is no developing Three West
err Sta.e Legislatures are in deadlock /
over the effort to elect members Of the
upper national house, aud there is no
present Indication Of break Four
years ago Montana, Wyoming and
Washington were unable to elect Sens-
tors before the time for the final ldjourn-
ment OF the legislatures arrived. aud Tie
governors made appointments that wer
subsequently declared by the Senate to
be without authority This year Oregon.
South Dakota aud Utah have thus far
been unable 10 reach results Kentucky
aud Florida are not in this same class
's their legislatures are not now in ses-
sion During the week two stubborn
contests were ended, and it may be that
three Of the remaining deadlocks viii
be broken before the coming week closes
The precedent Sc, by the Senate III tb,
Montana, Wyoming aud Washington
cases in 1893 should have stimulatin.
effect upon the stubborn Legislators, 70
unless that precedent is broken, simila
apointmenss BY the governors after fail
ares elect viii surcley be repudiatc
with the result ogleaving the three state
with but one senator each during til
6rst months OF the new administration
In 1898 the absence of the three West
ernefs was seriously felt by the friend
of silver when the great repeal fgh
came on, aud the memory Of that fac
will probably have compelling fore
ere long 10 the cases now pending
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

Congressman George L. Wellington,
left Cumberland for the West this after
noon. Isis thought he will see President
elect Mckinley and Chairman Hanna
on the trip, and urge more strongly
'han ever Mr.. james A. Gary. for a
place in the cabinet now that Judge
tioif has positively declined to become
ssorrey-General It seems a certainty
that il Maryland is given place in the
cabinet Mr.. Gary will be the appolntee
Since Judge Golf has declined, the
sapport Of a number Of prominent West
Virgiaians is assured to Mr.. Gary, in
Guiding that, it IS said. of National
Committeeman n B. Scott, Of Wheel
ing. Sun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05
Spain Bankrupt.


Looking at the Cuban war from the
European side, there is no doubt but
that the condition of Spain is critical.
She is on the verge of bankruptcy.
Her crsdi. in Europe is gone, and she
has hypothecated her Spanish Custom
House in order to raise funds to pro-
long the struggle in Cuba.
Such extremities cannot last long
The bold and defiant spirit of the
Spaniard must yield ere long to the
s.ern facts in the case.
Spain hal oped to crush the Cubans
aud then replenish her depleted Treasu-
~ by grinding down the conquered in
surgents and reaping rich gains from
the fertility and productiveness Of the
island
Il is stated on reliable authority tina
the interest on the Spanish nationa
debt is now sixty-four millions of dol
lars annually, which is more than hal
the whole income of Spain. Taxes il
Spain at present are enormously high
With such conditions at home Spail
will be unable much longer to mantail
her expensive Cuban war.
While it would not be diplomatic o
in accordance with the principles of in
ternational law for the United States t
interfere ii this contest between Spail
and her revolving colony, yet as a PEG
pie our sympathies are with Cuba, an
we would gladly welcome the day whel
| Cuba shall be free from tho control Q
Spain.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1897-02-05

The little daughter Of Mr. Fred
Weber, Holland, Mass. had very bad
cold and cough which he had not been
able 10 cure with any thing gave
him 25 cent bottle OF Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. says W p Holden,
merchant aud postmaster at West Brim-
neid, and the next time saw him he
said it worked like charm. This rem
edy is intended especially for acute
thioat and lung diseases such as colds.
Group and whooping congb, and tits
famous for It's cures. There is no danger
ia giving it to children for it contain 5
pothing injurious.