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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
WaShin8ton'S Birthday.

with pleasure the American people
lay aside their work on the 22d of
Feb. each year and meet at various
places to pay homage to the memory
of Geo. Washington; as he was born
Feb. 22d 1892. 1t is right that every
true American should honor, praise
and eulogize the name of her noble
sons who have distinguished them
selves as heroes, martyrs soldiers,
statesman or theologeions. 1t is true
February claims the birthday of the
greatest American humanitarian and
benafactor. Washington, who was the
father of our country and Abraham
Lincoln the savior of our country.
Whenwe take a retrospective veiw
of the past and think that our coun-
try is only a little more than a 100
year since Washington was struggling
with his little band of veterans in VAL
ley Forge, at Yorktown and else where
to give the liberty we now enjoy was
a great task an almost impossible and
gigantic undertaking with SO few
men and poorly equipped. What
great lessons of human possibilities
does this teach every American
youth. We may truly say that
Washington was first in war, first in
peace and first in the heats of his
cOuntrymen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
FOR CITY TREASURER.

FOR CITY TREASURER.
In presenting the name Of A. B. Elliott
before tho republican voters, it should be
said that he is now serving bis FIRST term
in this Office, He has been an ardent
party worker ever since he has been =
voter, and curing his term, those working
for the city have been able to secure full
pay for their services, and at tho same
time the taxpayers interests have been
carefully looked after, a. il evidenced by
the city warrents now being cashed at par
after the rate Of interest had been reduced
ono per cent. His friends are working
hard to secure tho nomination tor bis
second term, any assistance that will b
given he will appreciate,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
MUST TAKE JESUS TO The MASSES

Go Into the Highways and
Hedges and Lift Them Up.
Rev. Timothy Reeves presented
a paper at the meeting Of the min
isterial association Monday 21st
on the subject Of s'How to reach
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

The Ladies' Afternoon club met with
Miss Della Comely. A pleasant afternoon
was spent and at four o'clock an elegant
dinner was served, that the club enjoyed
very much. The club then adjourned to
meet with Mrs. w. NJ. Fletcher, 1912
Croker street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
FOR MARKET MASTER.

One among the many candidates for
Market Master is the name Of w, I.
Painter, an old and highly respectsd c,h-
ZEN aud merchant on the east side. He
came to this city many years ago; spent
four wears in the late rebellion defending
his country; has never held any office.
but is well qualified by his years OF OK
perence US a merchant, a life long republic
can. a good soldier and friend to the
masses, and will appreciate any support
at the primaries that his friends may see
fit to give him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
MANHOOD.

There's a silent majesty which speaks
From the lives of noble men .s 81
Ofevery nation, tongue and cline
That's beyond malicious ken.
And men with countenance a. black
As skies of midnight hue
May yet be men of courage great ..
OF manhood tried and true.
Then believe the Ploughman Poet
Mauhnood depends on worth
And scorn the prejudice that adorns
The dark faced men of earth
KATHERINE D. TILLMAN,
Keokuk, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
BURLINGTON BRIEFLETs.

BURLINGTON BRIEFLETs.
Burlington got her share of the
blizzard here on last Sunday.
Rev. Tillman of Keokuk, pre-
sided at the A, M. E. church last
Sunday.
Miss Leona Cartwright has re-
turned from a few weeks visit
with relatives, in Hannibal, Mo.
Mrs, Henry Cooper had quite a
severe attack Of sickness for few
days this week. She is better at
this writing.
Mr.. Clifford Jones and G. w.
Brown, who were on our sick list
last week, are convalesent.
Mr.. John Simmons, of Hender-
son county, is somewhat under
the weather with rheumatism.
Ihe a. NJ. T.. church has re-
organized choir which is making
quite a debut. Miss Eldora
Stockwell is organist.
The Ladies Sewing Circle gave
an excellent entertainment last
Tuesday ewing at the home of
Mrs Eliza Cartwright.
The debate or discussion on the
Sunday School topic at the Olive
Baptist church was very interest
ing.
Mr.. Will Brooks returned from
his trip to Keokuk last week.
The churches are preparing for
Easter services already.
For the Burlington news read
the BYsTANDER.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
DIED..

John w. Strawther died at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Strawther on Park street last
Tuesday. He had been sick for
quite a long time. The funeral was
preached by Rev. Reeves. The re-
mains wrs inferred in the Woodlad
cemetary, and was attended by
a good number of his friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

The H. B. 8 r. O, was pleasantly en-
tertained at tt home Of Mrs. @. A. Cleg-
gett, last Thu day. The afternoon was
spent in social conversation, and with the
needle. Lunch was served by hostess.
Mrs. Dendy will be hostess of the club
next week. Program will be as follows:
Current Events-Mrs. J. T. Blagburn
Historical Paper-Mrs. L. r. Palmer
Reading from dunbar. Mrs. e. Hicklin'
bolt; criticisms, by Mrs. Waricks; oricle,
Palmer and Wilburn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Mrs. A. M. Rivers received a doz-
en- fine glasses from Mrs. Comley
and daughter, Delley, in honor of
her birthday the 18th, which was
kindly received.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

NOTICE-To the members OF North
Star Lodge, No. 2-Grand Master James
Washington will be here on Thursday
evening, Msrch Sd, and you Are requested
to be out on the above date.
B. J. HOLMES, w. NJ.
E.S. WILLEr1E, Sec'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
VICTORY FOR DOE
ARMSTRONG
Former Resident of DeS
MOines Finishes Yank
Kenney In the Fifth
Round.

Chicago, Feb, 81. Bob Arms
strong retrieved some ofhis lost
laurels tonight when, after des-
perate battle of five rounds, he
swung a vicious right against
Yank Kenney's jaw and sent the
big white prototype OF Jim Corbett
from New York into a trance
which lasted for fifteen minutes.
The battle at the American Ath-
letic club was from the first ex-
change Of fierce order. Both men
forsook any semblance of science,
hugging, gouging, smuggling and
wrestling until both were in a
state of exhaustion In the fifth
both men were weary and stag
qering, when Armstrong caught
Kenney on the jaw and the
fight was over For fifteen min
utes Kenney's seconds worked
over him and finally succeeded in
resuscitating their man.-The
Leader,
DR. EDWARD F. JOHNSON,
Office over GOT West Walnut Street.
Residence, 1852 West 9th st.
Office ours: to II .. M, 2 to 8 p. m,
Sundays II to |. Catarrhal troubles
! = specially.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Among the many persons who respond
ed to the washington" reception invita-
tons, at the Webster school last Tuesday,
was Mesdames, Henry. Raiks, Davis, Will
hanson and Wilburn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Mr.. C. Aderson who is employed in the
Barton & Wilson tonsorial shop, received
message that his house in Fayette. No..
was destroyed by fire last week; it was
insured. We do not know further particu-
lar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Services at the St. Paul A. M. +.
church Sunday Feb. 27th, at 1880
a. m. Sermon, theme Chow to
govern your thoughts" At7:3o p.
m. "Sermon to young women.
The Dung women are respectfully
requested to take the front seats.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Mrs. John Capart of Minneapo
lis, MIMI, is visiting her parents
and friends in our city. Her
husband is at Hot Springs Ark,
for his health now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Miss Della Langford Of 81.
Louis, who has been visiting her
mother on Eighth street contem-
plates returning to St. Louis next
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Colored tiers let US insist on
lou attending the caucus early and
york for our candidate, Frank Blag-
burn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

hereby correct the statement in the
Bystander. 1t should have read that
would see that ALL nationalities should
have fair representation If received
tue nomination and election.
F. A. FRENCH.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

The Sherman's men are are wrestling
hard to nominate him next Monday at
the primaries.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Mrs. Jome W. Renix of Oska-
]oosa, is reported very ill; as yet i
seems as though there is no hopet
tof recovery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Misses Zoe and Della Richardson
is spending few days this week at
their home in Give.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Mr.. Hubanks has returned from
Omaha, he reports that his mother
is better.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Miss Be. e Steward has been suf-
ferine with severe cold but is i'm
proving no
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Mayor MacVicar's friends are working
hard to secure the nomination for him at
the coming primaries for bis second term.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Frank Blagburn is making from two to
three speeches night at different political
meetings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

sSlne primaries will open next Monday
at 8 O'Clock and close at o'clodk p. m.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Miss Zoe Richardson our stenog-
'rapher is sick this week; unable to
be at our ofiie. She is at her home
in Give.
Later-Zoe Richardson who is
quite sick, is no better. 1t is the
hope of her many friends that sb'
may soon recover.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Wild Rose Coal Co. Lum
$3.50: Fifth and Market. Phone
1919.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
JOHN SHERMAN. Candidate for Mayor.

oT1EnWIF1IVs IO1 He&yOI'
We this of Mr. John Sherman candidate for city
Mayor subject republican primaries Monday AS have
printed platform brief history of him. it not
again. staunch republican, and has been all
principally raised this city, and thoroughly acquainted
development of Des Mones He believes in CIV
ing equal treatment and chance in city affairs and
if he should be elected will make good officer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Wild Rose Coal Go. Lump
$3.50 Fifth and Market Phone
1879. -.,...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Let every colored voter go to the pr
mares early next Monday and do your
duly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

!. Birney who has been very
Improving now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

Nss Eva Baker is quite sick. the doctor
itis the consumption.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

The East side Baptist church will
hold dollar rally the first Sunday
in March to pay off the church debt.
We cordially invite the friends of
Rev. Reeves and Clark's churches
to be present.
d., C@Ihou, ~,oet1r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
Mose1ey 8 Tborpas
Tailors+

Cleaning. Dying and repairing a Specially
SUITS tl4.W and upwards.
PANTS $500 and upward.
500 Mulberry Street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
Mrs. E. 7. Banks has been quite
sick th week.
Hair Dressing

Hair Dressing.
Crimped switches and frizzetts
combiags done to order.
Mrs D. c. Basfeld, 1914 goth St.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

IN Landlord is reported sick at
~ street. .....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

E-a Robinson has been sick . few
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25
CITY NEWS

Bur friends to vote for Frank
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-02-25

ISAAC FISHER.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17

forces in The caribbean sea. TIE fact that
no, report came from Madrid satisfies the
off,als her. that this s. another spanish
rusc 90 center our attention on Martinique
while their ships have passed westward.
tn. report hAa O. that Admiral Villamil
har With him tho crulsrrs CiHreros. Cuta-
Iona uud the Princess do Auutr.as. 10 s
known. however that Nllamll s admiral
~ these ships and that at least one oi
them the Clsnrros. is 0u tho other side
~ the water. The fact that the alleged
report of the movements of the second
squadron passed tho Madrid censor indi-
GATES "a desire of the Spanish authorities
to spread abroad this misleading In'or'
nation It's purpose ls believed tl nr %
Induce Admiral sampson 10 r,ml,n with
his n,rt 40 or near Martinique ln quest "
this -hldowy second squadron go as O.
take him away from his pursuit Of Ad-
m,ral Ceryrra and the actual spanish
snmo already m sight
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17
THE OPENING.

The opening to traffic of the Astoria rail-
road occurred yesterday. A large excur-
sion of citizens. donors to the subsidy and
workers in the building of the railroad,
through the courtesy of the company,
was made to Portland. TINS was the first
through train run over the new line and
almost a thousand people were aboard OF
1t. As the cars rolled along the banks
Of the mighty Columbia the occupants
took in the grand scenery Of river. noun
tain. forest and meadow and began to
know something of the resources Of their
great state. All along the route, at each
hamlet and road crossing. enthusiastic
gatherings Of people waved handerchiefs
and shouted their greetings to the first
train, Steamboats,, factories, sawmills
and canneries blew their whistles. which
were answered by the locomotive. Upon
arrival in Portland, as the huge engine
steamed up Fourth street, throngs gath
cred to meet the newcomers. When the
train stopped it blocked four streets and
thousands of Portlluders shouted a well
come. while Shaw's band discourSed lively
music. The return trip was made at 3:l5
%. m.. the time occupied by the run each
way being five hours As the long train
dashed through Tongue point, upon its
entry into the city at $50 last night, d
beautiful scene was presented. Suddely
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17
LAST or VOLUNTEERS pErARr

Portland Mav lG-prob0hly the largest
crowd ever assembled In Portland was at
the union depot this evening when the
last two hattallons Of the oregon volun-
tccrs left for san Francisco.
After o'clock this afternoon business
was practically suspended In the city and
crowds Of people lined the streets through
which the soldiers passed en- route to the
depot Wagon loads OF choice flowers were
carried to the depot and nearly every man
In the two hattallons carried flowers In
his hand when he stepped on to the train.
The ladies Of the city had prepared lunch
ons for the soldiers and each man was
supplied with a palatahle luncheon for at
least one meal The military train was
run IN two sections and the last one left
the depot at 7:l5 this evening. Major
owen Summers was In command.
The following officers accompanied the
battallons; Majors Phil G. Eastwlck and
Percy Willis.
Company mmanders-Company Il,
Captain II. Il. Davis; Company +, Cap
tain ]. T.. Case; Company G, Captain will
liam Gadsby; Company II, Captain C. e.
Mcdonnell; Company I, Captain L. l..
Plokens; Company X, Captain y. o, War
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17

ana are making a careful study OF all
the wrecks They arr greatly surprised
40 the extent Of the damage done by Ad-
mIral Dewey's ships. the large number
of casualties on the Spanish side and the
absence Of fatalities ard damage on tht
American ships Statistics OF the Spanish
losses are san meager. The latest re-
ports show that the loss was greater
than az first supposed. According to the
best Information 81 were killed and -.
wounded.
The first list Of ships burned and sunk
was correct. Small tugs and sailing ves-
sells have been captured since, but the
Callao is the only one Of importance. The
Spanish admiral. Montejo. Is In Manila.
His wounds are not serious. The official
report Of the Spanish ships shows that
they had double crews aboard. expecting
that our ships would be captured and that
they would put prize crews aboard the
Americans and hoist the Spanish colors.
The Spaniards have not yet recovered
from the shock. They explain their de-
feat by saying thar they lacked target
practice; that they had had absolutely
no practice for the past two years
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17
sPANIARDS NOT SEEN,

ST Pierre, May 10, Copyrighted by the
Associated Prcssl- Nothing has been seen
or heard OF the Spanish fleet up to a late
hour this evening 1t may ac lying on the
island or may have gone north.
The Terror is sull at Fort de France
She rs being painted white The torpedo
boat Terror attempted 90 coal, hut the
authorities nterrcred and refused her pcr-
mission,
Signal lights that have been secn on
the nvlghOoring hills the last few nights
have been undoubtedly manipulated by
friends ot tho Spanish, hoping To assist
them to capture tpe United states aux
Hilary cruiser Harvard, These have bc'n
the subject of vigorous protest by the
United States consul and have diminished
somewhat, especially after the gcnd'ormes
secured the mountain roads, but one
flashed brightly last night,
There are reports that a Spanish man
of-war IL lying in the Dominica channel
to the northward OF Martinique \
French man-of-war, probably the Admiral
Rigault de Genoullty, arrived this after
noon from san Juan de Porto Rico, Sh'
was slightly damaged by dying shell fraE-
ments during the homhardment of the
fortlncutlons 10y Admiral SIMPSONS tleeL
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17
SAMPSON At uAYTIEN.

Port au Prince uay,L May m.-lCopy
righ,cd l,gN hy the Associated Prcss)-
Tho United states torpedo boat Porter re-
turned TO cape Hayucn this morning hlv-
Ing lru Rear Admiral Sampson's 0ect In
the ofiing Lieutenant Bennett conferred
with the United states consul at cape
Haytlcn and nlcd dispatches from the
rear admiral The rendezvous OF the
fleet Is north ot Cape Haytlcn.
Tho Porter left here az 10 o'clock TO re-
Join the fcot while going TO Cape Hay.
ucn yesterday the Porter scrapcd a reef,
hut sustained no damage. The destination
OF the fleet is uncertain. The store ship
supply WAS expected t' walt FOR the
Minneapolis at Cape HNyticn and her de-
purturc from there is said 20 be due to a
mistake. which viii probably ho rcctncd
by the Portcr's return, The cruiser Min
ncapolls rs likely TO be intercepted with
new orders
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17
PRESS SHUT OFF.

Washington. May id-An order vas
posted this morning. signed by Secretary
I Long relative 90 the publication ~ news
/ icmunntlnr from the navy department.
/ considerably curtnilinr the supply ~ IN
I formation that has heretofore been rather
I freely given out The sccrctary's order
was directed 90 Captain Crowlnshicld,
chief of the navigation bureau. and he IN
turn gave it out hy making the order IN
/ his own name that no person connected
with his bureau In any capacity should
| have any conversation whatever on SUBJ
. jyc,s u any way pertaining 20 the navy
/ with representatives OF the press
1 As am onset % was ordered tina, bulle-
tins VI such acts MS have actually occurred
4 and are proper tor publication and are
not connected with existing or projected
movements shall be- prepared and posted
ON bulletin board The sum total ot the
/ Information published today under this
rule WAS notice of the intention 90 start
the Philippine expedition and of permits.
sion given to- some foreign neutral vos-
sells 10 pass the blockade no Havana.
In explanation OF the issuance OF this
orlcr the naval authorities say that some
leading American newspapers have been
so flr lacking In patriotism TO print the
plans OF the campaign and projected
movements of a naval ship with the re-
suit hat the war board has been obliged
"a completely revise It's plans In the
knowledge that the Spanish had promptly
taken notice OF the publications and were
prepared to profit by them. Complaint
was made to Secretary Long that the
newspapers were working an injury to the
government In such cases. II IS not the
purpose OF the secretary to prevent the
press from having any information that
Is not calculated to cause miscarriage
ot the plans Of the department, but II re-
mains to be seen whether the naval ohl-
GERS to whom the order is directed will
not by their ironcld Interpretation OF IL
bring about a modification in the interest
OF lihVralitV.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17

Nv Ow for business. The formal
IN opening Of the Astoria & Co
Y lumbia River railroad yester-
day paves the way for the re-
alization Of the commercial aspirations
OF the business men and citizens and
property owners OF Astoria. There has
been placed in active service the best
line OF railroad ever constructed in
oregon. The track is Of the heaviest
English steel; the trestles, bridges and
culverts OF the highest grade; the cur
vatures and grades are of the mini
mum and the rolling stock is the best
science can produce. Mr.. Hammond's
contracts have been carried out to the
letter. and the deal has been closed
with him in manner most satisfac-
tory to both the subsidy committee
and himself. Next comes the develop
ment of traffic and the building uD Of
the port. The outcome is with the
people.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17
IT is A TRICK.

Washington May lG-The navy depart
ment takes with great allowance the re-
port that the Spanish strategIsts have sue
ceeded In sending second squadron under
Admiral Villamil to the West Indies and
that It Is off Martinique even If the al
legged information did not bear the sus-
plclous earmarks OF a Madrid date,
The department would not be surprised
to hear that Admiral Vlllamil. as well az
Admiral Cervera, was with the Spanish
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17

rick: Company l.. captain r. l. Wells
Company M Captain J. M Poorman
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17
Sixteen Cars Filled With Happy
People, the Guests of the
Railroad Company, Make
the First Trip.
SCENES ALONG THE ROUTE

Demonstration at clatskanie Resolu-
tions Commendatory of Mr.. Ham,
mond Passed Everyone Much
Pleased - No Accidents
Marred the Day.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17

CONTINUED on third pAse.)
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-05-17
STORY DENIED.

London May l6.--The Daily Mail says;
According TO the most trustworthy in
formation the Spanish cruisers Cardinal
Cisnoros, Princess de AusIriUs and Cata-
lena are not yet ready Tor sea and there
fore cannot have arrived 40 Martinique,