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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-07-30
London Letter.

press Eugene Is much grieNeu aou'
the duration of the war. She says
that her husband owed a debt of graf
itude to America for many courte-
sizes and kindnesses, and that she
loves Spain as the land of her birth.
NV people," she said recently, ARE
a brave and noble-spirited race, but
they should show this to be true by
declaring now for peace"
Those Churchills always marry,
is a current saying which applies even
to maidens who are only half church
ills. Certainly an old maid is an un-
known object i'm the family. Two
more fair cousins of the duke Of Marl-
borough are among the latest fan
cies: and both are making love-
matches quite apart from social am
bition. The Hon. Rosamond Guest is
the youngest of Lady WinbCrne's
handsome daughters. and is twenty
one this month. Her beloved, Mr..
Matthew White Ridley. son of the
great North country baronet. is four
and-twenty. and her cousin. This will
be quite a political wedding, for Sir
Matthew White Ridley is popular at
the home office and in the house,
while all the Guests are ardent Prim-
rose-Leaguers. Lady Winborne. the
l. = hn
of poor Lord Randolph Churchill. An
other sister is Lady Tweedmouth; and
Lord Tweedmouth is Lady White Rid
ley's brother; so the bridegroom-elect
is also cousin to the famous young
Dudley Marjoribanks. whose infatua-
ton for gaity girl gave his parents
so much anxiety two years ago. The
youth is wiser now.
The other engaged maiden is Lady
Margaret Innes-Ker. elder daughter
of the late duke of Roxburghe. Her
mother (another ChurchilD, was for
merly the queens favorite mistress of
the robes, and is still a great friend
of Her Majesty. Lady Margaret, who
is three-and-twenty, and very nice in
deed. is to marry Major Orr-Ewing,
brother of Sir William Orr-Ewing.
The gallant major is a distinguished
soldier, but not a great catch for a
dukes daughter: moreover. he is
eighteen years her senior. But she
seems quite content: so no one else
needs grumble! Her brother. the
the duke. will be twenty-five this
month. He is a handsome boy and a
keen SPORTSMAN, also a dancer in
great request. Presently. I suppose,
he will begin to think about provid-
ing a mistress for Floors Castle.
Are you pretty girls ''on?"
Henley was cheerful but much
over-dressed function. The duchess
of Devonshire's dinner and ball turn
ed out brilliant. of course. although
the crowding at the ball was. griev-
Gus. (Of course Devonshire house was
built in days when society was not
the "omnium-gatherum" that it is
now: and although the duchess is sup
posed to be exclusive, she finds her
rooms inconvenient) The prince and
princess of Wales, the duke and duch-
ess of Sparta, the Landsdownes. Lord
and Lady Essex and Lady Randolph
Churchill were among the diners. The
prince has dined lately with the
Bischoffsheims, with Lord Connemara
and with the Arthur Wilson's (of
Tranby Croft.) By the way, it amuses
me to see how people will class the
future duchess of Manchester as a
Tranby Croft girl. She is only .
-:-. 80 1.or foun;lv koouS oe clean
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1898-07-30

Gerald-Do you love me?
Geraldine-No, sir.
Gerald-Is that true?
Geraldine-Part Of il.
Gerald-Which part?
Geral6ine-che sir.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
10 VA EYPOSIIION CON-
.MIIY,EE..

The first meeting of the Iowa
Trans Mississippi Exposition was
held in our city last Tuesday and
Wednesday, to make arrangements
for our State exhibit at Omaha this
summer. Quite great deal of pre-
liminary business was transacted.
The bid for the building has not
been let out yet. Mr.. Fred Wright
of Marhalltown was selected janitor
of the building, also Mr.. A. F. Cole
man (white) of Corning, will have
charge of the Horticultural Depart
ment: Mr.. F. N. Chase, of Cedar
Falls, Iowa, is Supt. and Sec'y of the
entire building; is good man for the
place, as he was on Iowa committee
at New Orleans exposition, also at
the W orld's Fair in Chicago. He
was deputy oil inspector of Iowa,
under Gov. Drake, a good republi-
can, and will no doubt make Iowa
exhibits look we'll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
hATEST39

War is virtually declared, the
Spanish authorities ordered our Min
lister, Mr. Woodford, to leave at
once, and would not receive Presi
dent Mckinley's ultimatum. This
is considered an overt act. Our
strong Key West squadron under
Capt. Simpson, was ordered last
night to move before Havana and
blockade the port. 1t is the strong
ests quadron that we have consist
ing Of the Iowa, Brooklyn, Mont
gomery, Indiana and torpedos
Ericsson, Wins]ow and several 9th.
ers. When the news reached Des
Moines the whistles blew, the bells
tolled and great excitement prevailed,
a very large crowd gathered at the
News Office bullitin board. War
meeting was held last night, and the
Military Band paraded the city with
thousands marching and cheering.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
UNZ Y ONE COLORED
POLICEMAN.

Last Monday Mr.. James Todd
one Of our efficient and we'll liked
colored policeman was dropped from
the force by mayor MacVicar for no
stated cause. We wonder why was
this, for Mr.. Todd was considered
one of the best and most punctual
man on the force, was quite unas-
suming, and nearly every man in his
district petition his retention. 1t
was only Mr.. Todd's first term and
he was just as much entitled to his
second term as the mayor was.
Only few months ago the mayor
was very anxious to secure the nomi-
nation for his second term and did
not hesitate to 60 around and ask
the leading colored people for their
support. Now we demand to know
why was the colored representatives
reduced to only one man on the
force, and that one is Mr.. Clay
Lewis. 1t was mistake to drop
Mr.. Todd, but we shall wait for fur
ther developments before speaking
on this subject further.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
KEB NEWS.

keb is very dull. we are only work
ing two or three days week.
Rev. Alexander of Ottumwa preached
a noble sermon last Sunday at i a. IN.
also at 3 p. m. Sacrement was served
at the evening service. Quite mum
Der of brothers from Ottumwa was at
the 3 o'clock service.
We have nice Sunday School and
choir.
Mr., II. Grcancr and wife went to Lost
Creek Sunday to the Baptizing.
Rev. G.. W. Sewall departed last
Thursday for Alabama.
Mrs. l.. +. Washington will leave
soon for Washington, Ia. to attend the
wedding of her sister.
The Demonstration Cornet Band of
I<eb will render good program in Ot-
tumwa May 18th. also a grand display
in the up-to-date cake walk at the Tur-
ner opera house.
j. w. Evans will leave for Pittsburg.
Pa. May Goth. to visit his mother and
many friends; after an absence of seven
years.
Mr.. Lewis Sorrell of Washington, d.
c., is tool house boss for the miners OF
| keb mines; he is quite gentleman
and'gives satisfaction to all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. Ben Grayson and little daughter
Hattie, Mrs. Randolph and two children
of Hiteman were shopping in Abba
last Friday.
Mrs. kee of Charlton passed through
Abba Saturday enroute to Knoxville
Iowa.
Henrietta Jones spent Saturday af-
ternoon and Sunday visiting in Mucha-
KNOCK with her sister. Mrs. Meadows.
Mr. b. Thomas of Muchakinock spent
Sunday among Abba friends.
Those on the sick list this week are:
Mesdames Jones and A. Ford.
Two young men of Abba non-mem-
bers of the A. NJ. E. church gave a Soc
ial last Saturday evening for Rev. A.
Ford. This shows friendly spirit in
the young men toward the pastor and
his charge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Thomas are re-
joicing over the arrival of baby girl
mother and child doing nicely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARlAN.

Luther Lowry has been elected as a
S. S. delegate to the convention, which,
meets in "Muchy" E. c. Thomas
alternate.
Sunday was quarterly meeting at the
A. M. Z. churh. Rev. Lovcland of the
Trinity NJ. E. church, west side, preach
ed an eloquent sermon in the afternoon
it was full of forethought and brought
many tears to the rsye. Rev. Rhine
hart preached in the evening.
Rev. Jason Bundy, p. L. preached
Love feast night at the church, but
owing to the inclemency of the weather
a good many staid at home.
The Ladies' Industrial Circle meets
this week with Mrs. Rhinehart. The
circle took in two new members at its
last meeting.
The Light House meets this weel;
with Mrs. &. II. wade.
Master Harry Martin lett Monday
for Galesburg, Ill.,, to join the Base
Ball team. He will be gone all sum
mer. We hated to see Harry leave
bnt wish him much success.
The way things are progressing on
Ninth avenue, near Seventh street, We
predict that the time is fast approach
ing for those bells to ring.
Mr. Bennie Persons is expecting te
move his family up here from the South
soon. He has brother here from
Tennessee.
Some Of our men here are anxious tt
enlist in the army to help wipe out the
Spaniards.
The social given by the Stewardes'
at the A. NJ. f. church was not as sue
cessful as it should have been, but the
aides did we'll under the circumstances
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
70 CONTEST H. Il. BZAG
BURNS ELECTION.

Mr.. Stohlgren, the Swede demo-
crat, who was acandidate against
Mr.. Blagburn, filed his bond of $500
and petition last Saturday, to con-
test Blagburn's election as market
master. 1t has been rumored that
the democrats might contest, and
we surmise that too quite few re-
publicans will be glad of the contest.
1t is not necessary to force Mr..
Blagburn into extra expense to graf
ify few democrats The offer al
returns ought to be sufficient; how
ever Mr.. Blagburn took charge of
his Office last Monday morning; as
the rest of the city officers did. We
do not doubt that when the votes
are re counted, that Mr.. Blagburn
will have a larger majority then he
has now, because most Of the scratch
ing was done by the ignorant foreign
element and they are very liable to
make errors in marking their ballot.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
WILL BE WAR.

Probably before another issue war
will be declared; as Mckinley sent
his ultimatum to Cuba and demand
ed reply not later then Saturday,:
already large armies Of the National
guards are concentrating their forces
in Florida, near Key West. 1t is
true that war is destructive, yet we
are justifiable, and every true Amer
ican will sanction the course that our
government has taken. Young
single men that are anxious to win
military fame should tender their
service and march toward the Tor
rid Zone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
Congress Of Represen
tatiYeS White and
COl0red Ameri-
cans.

In as much as there exists in the
United States two classes of citizens
between whom there is much mis-.
understanding, frequent friction un-
happy antagonism. want Of goodwill,
lack of sympathy and hearty co-opera-
tion detrimental. to the truest fullest
and highest development Of our com
mon country; and bcleveing that this
condition of affairs can not continue
without serious and disastrous results
to this nation and people. and that
these conditions arise and are due
mainly to ignorance upon the part of
each class of the sentiments and aspir-
alton which inspire and move the
other, which ignorance can only be re-
moved by frank free and full express
sioE and exchange of views upon
topics of vital Importance to the whole
American people by representative Of
both classes from all sections. and cs.
peclally those which have to do with a
modus vivendi between the people des-
ignated and confident that all loyal
Americans who have the best interests
of the nation at heart will welcome
and bend their hearty support to any
movement which will tend to csta blish
just and happy relations between all
classes of American citizens and pre-
mote the prosperity and welfare of our
country and make her nation beloved
at home and revered abroad. we. the
undersigned, committee selected for
that purpose. hereby issue call for a
Congress of Representative White and
Colored Americans to be held at Omaha.
August II, 1898. The aims and C. biect
of said Congress shall be:
First-To bring together representa-
tives of both classes of American ci1;-
zens, herein designated. for exchaege
of views on INDUSTRIAL, EDUCATIONAL.
SOCIAL and MoEA1. questions of vital
moment to the prosperity of our coun-
try: and
Second-To crystalize such views in
to some organization which will put
into practice such principles as the
Congress may agree upon for the &C.
complishment of the end desired. This
organization will not be POLITICAL, but
ETHICAL.
The above Congress will meet in the
Auditorium of the Exposition Building,
August II, 1898, at 10 A. NJ.
The Governor of each State and Ter
ritory is requested toappoint five white
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
HYDE PARK CHICAGO.

Post master. Chas. w. Gordon spoke
before the Young Mems Sunday Club
Sunday afternoon, upon the Postal
Savings Banks. In the finale of his
address. he mention the Cuban crises,
this caused a spontaneous outburst OF
patriotism from his audience. Rev. r.
C. Ransom answered with such a fiery
speech of enthusiasm that the Walls OF
Bethel church rang with applause such
demonstration has seldom been seen
in church edifice. Attorney Hale e..
Parker offered resolution, sympathiz'
ing with the President of the United
States in his honr of trial. Lawyer
Alexander followed with an amend.
ment offering the service Of the Young
Mems Club iAa,sasAl:xiliary to the State
Guards es Illinois. to Gov. Tanner.
Every ysinsil ii the Club has pledged
himself for the support of the Stars and
Stripes
Black Patti and her company of players
will be at the Schiller's Theater this
week The friends wishing the success
of this company will be glad to see her
in one of our first-class theaters. The
Schiller, while is not as popular now
as it was. still ranks as one of our best
theaters. Heretofore Black Patti has
appeared only in the minorplay houses.
Her last season here was not devoid of
little scandal, on account of her leav-
ing one of the south side theaters and
a few of her players playing at the sa-
voy, place alleged to be Of very i'll
repute.
Mrs. James Bennett of 25Ol State
street is beraved over the loss of her
sister. Miss Powell, who died last
Friday. Her many friends extends
their sympathy.
Rev. Ransom preached sermon to
the X Of P's Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock. The Knights made splendid
showing,,ed by the Ninth Battalion In
fantry and the X p Band. The streets
were crowded with people.
Des Moines' lovely singer. Mrs J. +.
Blagburn is well received here, and the
patrons of the Sunday Club orchestra
concert. anxiously await for her appear.
ence tomorrow evening, at Bethel.
The Christian Industrial Club will
give grand musical entertainment
Thursday evening at the Hyde Park
Mission. Among them will be Mr.. c.
J. Ross, our noted bass singer and Mr.
w. G. Allen our faultless falsetto
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22

women, who are in keeping with the
spirit of the call, as delegates to said
Congress, and to notify the Chairman
of the Committee of said appointments.
The Committee reserves the right to
invite other persons from the respect
i've States and Territories in o1der to
insure the success of the Congress.
E. Z. Overall, Chairman: Rev. John
A. Williams, Secretary, G. +. Franklin,
Geo. Il. Collins, J. w. Long, Ella A.
Mahammitt, S. Lillian Coleman. Mrs. j..
w. Scott, f. w. Pryor, II. V. Plummer,
NJ. X. Hillon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
CLINTON ITEMS.
Last Weeks Correspondence. |

lLhbI "oek COIIcSpOuucuCo.l
A largs audience gathered at Davis
Opera House on the evening of the 9th
to witness Darkest America. The
play. while being full OF comical situa-
tions which were pleasing to the audi
ence at times, did not reach the expec-
cations of those present; in fact it did
not strike the people Of Clinton as being
company Of the fame which they
claim. The audience which greeted
the South before the War was quite
small, but they can rest assured if they
ever visit Clinton again they will have
a crowded house as every one is loud in
his praise since there was not IL bad
feature in the entire play. The two
companies are not to be compared is
the verdict of every one.
Mrs. Rev. 2. P. Taylor was able to
attend church Easter, the first time
since her illness
Mrs NJ. NJ. Gilliard who has beer
making an extended visit with her sis
ter Mrs. +. G.. McNiel. has returned to
her home in Savannah. Ga.
j. W. Hancock received the sad intel
ligence of the death of his friend
Wallace Shelton at his home in Dixon
Ill. last Friday. The deceased was well
known in Clinton.
At the Bethel A. NJ. Z. Church, Easter
was observed in an appropriate manner.
At the morning service. the pastor
gave discourse on the Resurrection of
Christ. A program was rendered in
the afternoon by the Sunday School
and in the evening the cantata. Pill
grim's Vision was listened to with in
terest by large audience. Characters:
Pilgrim, A. A. Bush: Lily-bearer, Es-
tella Bush: Cross-bearer. Missouri Do
zier: Anchorbearer, Annie Cooper;
Shield-bearer, Nellie Cook: Star-bearer,
Esther Taylor: Crown-b bearer. Mary
Moreland; Bible-hearer. Alinc Simpson.
The church was tastefully decorated, a
large arch having been erected over the
altar while numerous potted plants
were arranged in front of the altar
loaned their sweet fragrance and beau,
ty to the occasion
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
author and manager {

author and manager ors n'pl
for the artistic and fnancitl sue
cess of the affair. Mr.. Sager d
"Uncle Pete'' "Sal Skinner" an
''Sugar Cured Ham, proved him
self an actor of no little abilitE
The city press (white) is unan;s
nous in its praise Of the entA
performance. The proceeds W
for the A. M. E. Church. III
Rev. Tillman preached
cellent Easter sermon.
services were held morn s5'
afternoon. Y n y
Mrs. jamie Reeves died ves
suddenly Thursday night and vi
buried Sunday from the Sever
Street Baptist Church. "a
Mrs. John Draine assisted N
her daughters Ella and MaggA
gave a delightful five O'Clock d@
ner Sunday, in honor Charles 81
ger. Those present were Me- # n
es M. j. Dove, Katherine / i
man, Miss Maud Harris and SAG
Benthan and Messrs. j. DraineA
Owens, A. Draine, G. Harris, all
Rev. Tillman.
Mr.. Sager was also entertaineI
at dinner on Sunday by Mrs. Cha.
Alden and on Monday by Mrs. v
H. Jones. . \
The Ladies Challenge Drill VIC.
tumultuous applause April l4th.
"A five o'clock tea was give
by Mrs. N. Wright, assisted Z
Miss Carrie, on Monday. II
guests were MIR. Sager, Rev. az
Mrs. Tillman. ~,-,-a a'l Y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
SAGASTA ADVOCATES WAR.
Spanish Premier Makes an Official
Explanation.
DIPLOMACY is ABANDONED.
Hc Tells His Followers 1t Is Time to
Strike for the Nations Integrity-Hopo
Of u Peaceful Solution Of tho Trouble
May He Put Away.

Madrid, April 21.-The supporters OF
the government in both houses OF par
lament met in the senate chamber at 5
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Senor Sa-
gasta, the premier, addressed them as
follows:
THE times are SO grave and the cir
:umstances are SO exceptional that acts
| and not words are necessary to face
the present difficulty. Attempts are
being made to sully the glorious history
OF Spain by an infamous calumny. The
different Spanish governments have
done their utmost to avert war, to
which We are being provoked. We have
now reached the limits of concession
compatible with honor and territorial
| integrity.
I'VE consented to the last conces-
sion at the instance of the pope and
the powers. We yielded, in fact, but
now attempts are being made upon our
honor and menaces directed against
our territory. That is thing to which
| Spaniards will never consent. This is
not the moment to trace a parliament
tary programme, but the moment to
unite ourselves, as our fathers have
done, in the face OF an odious attempt
against the integrity of our territory.
The insult offered us to-day is the most
Infamous that has ever been offered"
Continuing, Senor Sagasta counsel
cd the rapid constitution of the cham
bers in order to accord to the govern
ment the means to defend the country S
interests.
Spain, he added, will not allow a
parcel of her territory to be taken
from her with impunity. nor will she
be a party to any trafticking for her
possessions"
| Seldom has there been witnessed q
more impressive and significant scene
The large hall OF the senate was dense
ly crowded with liberal senators and
deputies, who listened with breathless
attention to the short speech of Senor
Sagasta, only interrupting him with
unanimous and loud applause when he
Indignantly alluded to the "unjustiied
and Infamous aspersions cast upon
Spain" with regard to the Maine dis.
aster. Even more enthusiastic ap.
! se-greeted his closing words, when
he stoutly and proudly declared that
the government hoped to receive the
support of all Spaniards ''in defense
Of their territory and ancient rights
against more odious and unfair aggres.
sions than any of their ancestors had
repelled with the same energy ant
courage"
| If the idea still existed in the mind
OF any one here that war could be
avoided. Senior Sagasta's firm speech
is regarded as finally settling al
doubts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
Rain Prevents baseball.

Only one game was played in the
National league Yesterday, at Boston
Score:
Boston ..........O 1872 0 0 | | *-14
New York. .......2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o. :
The following games were postponed
owing to wet grounds or rain: Chica
go at St. Louis. Brooklyn at Philadel.
phia, Cleveland at Cincinnati, Wash.
ington at Baltimore.
Games scheduled for to-day: Chca
90 at Louisville, Pittsburg at Cnc:n
natl. Cleveland at St. Louis Boston al
Baltimore, New York at Philadelphia
Brooklyn at Washington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22

The Stewardess board will give an
interesting program next Thursday
evening. The principal features
will be the opening address by J, l..
Thompson; duette by Misses Porter
and Hicklin; recitation BY Miss
Jackson, and solo by John Rogers,
and several others.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22

The entertainment given last We'd
nesday evening by the Great Western
Band, was well attended and every one
enjoyed themselves, dancing was one
of the features, the band is doing nice
ly. Boys only have patience and per-
severance and success is yours.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
Powers Will Take No Part.

London, April 21.-The great powers
have definitely decided not to inter-
fere in any way in event of war be-
tween Spain and the United States.
The fact is that the European states
men are not anxious to arouse the mil
itary and naval ambition of America.
They realize that any offensive con-
tinental concert at this time would be
certain to stir the American people
profoundly, and result in a gigantic
American navy which might upset the
balance of military power of the world
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22
Colored People Offer
their Services,

A committee called on Nick kinley
yesterday, led by ex-governor P. P.
Pinchback of La, and pledged the
of the colored race and said
the loyalty of 5000, 900 of his race
would assist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-04-22

Thursday night at s:3O p. M. the
Stewardcss board of the ST. Paul A. NJ.
L. church will give concert under the
auspicious of Miss Mable Morton. Ad
berries and Cake will be served after
the concert.
Pres. Mrs. GRO. TAYLOR
Sec'y Mrs. MAywEATuEE.