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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. Burt Jones went to Ottumwa Sat-
urday to visit over Sunday with Ottumwa
friends.
Mr.. CO. Tolson came up from Ottumws
and visited over Sunday ct his home.
Rev. A. Ford Is visiting Rev. Alsxander
with bis quarterly meeting in Ottumwa
this week.
Messrs H. Boman and H. Shoddy were
called to Charlton to assist in initiating
some new members into the Charlton
lodge of Odd Fellows.
Company d of Stuarts board gave .
social at the A. NJ. E. church Saturday
evening.
Master Mckinley Tolson has been quite
sick for the past week.
In the absence of tho minister, on Sun
day evening literary program was
rendered at the A. M. E. church.
The youths and lasses under the super
vision Of Mrs. A. Ford are preparing to
give concert in the near future.
Mrs. A. Ford is a Charlton visitor for
few days this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
CAMP MERRITT.

The biggest of the transport neet, the
steamships Arizona dropped anchor in
the stream yesterday afternoon. To-
day she will dock to be out fitted for
earring troops 10 Manila. The Ari-
IONA which was bought by the United
States Government ten days ago is one
of the finest passenger vessels that
ever entered San Francisco harbor.
The price paid for her has not been
made public, but it must be about
$3.50, 100000 as she was thoroughly over
hauled and refitted year ago at Glas-
gov at heavy expense. She was the
fastest ship afloat in 1880, being built
in 1879 by John Elder and company of
Glas gov, and it is AGO feet long 46 feet
broad, SO feet deep and Of BAT tons
burden. She was the center of attrac-
tion in the harbor and to-day will doubt
less be overrun with visitors. The
Arizona left Seattle Monday at 6:lo P.
NJ. and made an average of fifteen
knots on the trip down. She has no
cargo nor ballast except 1900 tons of
coal for her own use. The steamer
has six decks-hold, aslop, tween main
hurrican beckone and bridge. Her
troops-carrying capacity Is at least I,
700, there being great aeria of avail
able space for berths tween decks.
The aft cabin accommodates over 60
passengers and is lighted with electri-
city, there are three large bathrooms
with solid marble tubs, silver faucets,
needle and shower baths. The engine
are triple expansion with five double
end boilers and two auxiliaries. While
the Arizona was lying at port two ac-
cidcnts happen Professor Bral of Wash
ington State University fell through
an open hatchway and broke his neck,
and young man fractured his hip. All
are getting along quite well those who
have not got pneumonia will get along
all right but those who have pneumnoia
will not get we'll as every case SO far
has died, Corpral Daniel S. Newsome
of company d. from Des Moines died
from pneumonia, at the ocean beach
the boys go every sunday and yon can
walk up the beach for five miles it is
crowded every Sunday. The Cliff
House is the finest summer resort in
the world you can get good sight at
the sealoins and their island, also a
good view of the ocean. You can get
hot or cold water to drink, the building
is very fine and covered over with heavy
glass it is about 500 feet long 400 feet
wide and has three Railways in it,
they have some very fine swimming
racks. 1t is said that the Iowa boys
get the steamer Arizona for Manila,
as soon as she is completed everything
is finished but the beds for the troops
and she will be ready for sea within
ten days Colonel Loper was down to-
day to inspect the boat and he said
that he will bet 81 90 that we go on it.
Mr.. Bird is in good health and likes
his place. Mr.. Archie Peterson is well.
FRANK L. WOOD.
Camp Merritt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05

Blessed is he that considereth the
poor. the lord will deliver him in time
of trouble.
Mine enemies speak evil of me when
shall he die, and his name perish.
About one week ago in visiting one OF
my ncighbors where a funeral took
place, had been visiting the home
for several weeks because thought
l was needed, l did not stand back
the family was not my color. l dressed
and laid out the child, even if it was
not my color, went and showed res
pect and christianity that is what | call
christianity.
l was fortunate enough to meet a
sister Deaconess at the funeral she
came and bought a bouquet of flowers
and had been arranging flowers on
the casket amp sister Deaconess said,
what has that colored women got white
strings on her bonnet for, oh, how she
disgusts me was the remark, sister
Deaconess made: she went out doors
where the family and the other people
were and SAID, it just disgusts me to
see that colored women with white
ties on her bonnet, why don't she
wear blue or red ties. l am not SO well
trained as others profess to be but
still l thank God l am able to carry
the name of Jesus where it is needed
praise God. If 1 had of had on a
bandana handkerchief on my head and
pair of mocassin on my feet suppose
she would of come to me and said how
do you do Auntie, but be cause my
bonnet corresponded with hers she
turned her head several different times
still l did not think it correspond with
hers so much for hers had on wash
silk and mine only had null strings
we'll have a straight through ticket
ticket and l am going through no mat
ter how many steps some one else takes
Just like mine either white or black.
When she came in was delighted |
thought l would learn some informa-
ton from sister deaconess. l expected
to see her receive the minister and in
troduce him to the parents of the de-
ceased child at my astonishment the
minister had to go out doors and ask
some little children what was the
childs name and age. No more at
present from NJ. Callander to sister
Deaconess Humphry, for further infor-
nation call ut 900 Western Avenue.
would be pleased to see you, don't
be afraid OF me becaue my face is color
ed, for God has said, none but the
pure in heart shall enter the kingdom
of heaven"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
MARRIED..

At 700 Wednesday evening occurred
the marriage of Mrs. Rachel Wilburn
to Mr.. Charles Jefferson, the methodist
service being used Rev. Timothy Reeves
officiated. The bride is well known in
this city having lived here for great
many years, and the groom has lived
here several years and those that know
him, report that he is an honest hard
working man.
About twenty couples were at the mar
riage, and many others were at the re-
ception. Wesley Fields presided at the
piano, refreshments were served in
abundance and delightful time was
enjoyed by all They were recipient of
many useful presents; their house is
already furnished at 916 12th.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
Programme of Music.

On last Sunday evening at the A. M.
E. church occurred very interesting
Sacred Concert. Before the first strain
of music was heard all the seats were
occupied and many had to stand. 1t
can certainly be said of this choir, its
singing and its music is apropos. All
those who admire the forward policy
in music will welcome the announce
ment when this choir will give Sac
red Concert. The singing was excell-
ent from start to finish, although some
of the music was very difficult as well
as new, yet they handled it with ease.
The Dumas Club supported the choir
with credit to themselves, they delight
ed the audience with their sweet mu-
sic. The choir and the Dumas Club
have both made splendid advancement
under the leadership of Professor Holt
and if he ever had any doubt respect
ing his ability as h musical director,
that doubt was all removed Sunday and
the impressiveness of each singer added
much to their success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
FAREWELL RECEPTION.

Last Wednesday evening the Dumas
Choral Society rendered farewell re-
ception to their worthy leader and
founder of it's organization, Prof. Geo.
I. Holt who left Friday morning for
New York to join Black Patti Trouba-
doris, where he will be the leading ten
or for the coming dramatic season.
The reception was largely attended
by the elite of the city and brief pro-
eramme was rendered in which Rev. L.
Reeves and VIM. Frazier each delivered
addresses responded to in very pa
thetic way by Prof. Holt. OF course
the club rendered several selections.
Prot Geo. l. Holt is an Iowa boy by
birth born in Lee county on May 27th.'
1866 and was educated in the public
and High schools, he then took . course
in the Des Moines Musical College
where he graduated in 1898. He has
lived in Des Moines about fifteen years
and has been in the United States
Mail Service for the past nine years.
he is also graduate from the Drake
Low College. Mr.. E. w. Willett pre-
sented him a gold emblem given by
the club and it was very beautiful re-
memberence; thus one by one our tai
anted young men leave to seek employ
ment in the far east, we are sorry to
loose Mr.. Holt from our midst as ne
was the A, M. E. church dhoir's leader
and had taught the white classes IN
music at Drake U University for the past
two years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
NEWTON NOTES.

The two Misses Brown of Grinnell
visited their parents this week.
Mesdames John Miller and Hale de-
parted for Missouri for an extended
visited with relatives.
Miss Mae Mays is visiting friends in
Marshalltown.
Miss EmmalMays is preparing to give
an entertainment in the near future.
Aug. sth., will be quarterly meeting
at the A. NJ. E. church.
Geo. Carter of Des Moines was a
Newton visitor last week.
Messrs. Waldon and Fine came over
from Marshalltown Saturday to spend
Sunday at home. They returned Mon
day.
Several persons here contemplates
attending the celebration Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
BURLINGTON BRIEFLETS.

Mr.. Lin Harris arrived here from
Chicago last Sunday evening.
Mr.. j. w. Mackay made short Wis
it in Louisiana and Missouri last week.
Miss Emma Boyd of Muscatine is Wis.
iting at the home of Mr.. and Mrs w.
White.
y Mrs. Peter King is visiting friends in
Rock Island.
Mrs. Roberts left for visit iu Beat
rice Nebr., and she intends to spend a
few days at the Omaha Exposition be-
fore she returns.
The Annual excursion to Cappack
was not as well attended as usual on
the account of the threatening weather
although quite a goodly number left
here and they all came bacL as wet as
drenshed.
Messrs. Fred, Mash and Graham ar
rived home last Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN.

Mrs, Ed. Keepers returned from Dav
export last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Fl. Brown left Tues
day with camping party to be gone
a week.
Mr.. Lewis an excellent tenor singer
has been added to the A. NJ. E. choir.
Rev. Dudycha Bohemian minister
preached at the A. NJ. E. church last
Sunday evening to a crowded house.
Rev. Loveland of Trinity NJ. E. will
fill the pulpit next Sunday.
Walter Bowlln entertained few OF
his friends at his berthday party last
week. Quite number were present,
elegant refreshments were served by
his mother Mrs. Browlin assisted by
her sister Mrs. Rarpberry, all report a
good time.
Rev. Rhinehart has but little over
a month before conference to remain
as our pastor and we are wondering
who the pastor will be next week, we
trust that Rev. Rhinehart will return
as he is we'll liked by all.
Mrs. Engleman is on the sick list.
Mrs. Ruth Weaver of Moline is Wis
ting Mrs, Sadler of Oak Hill.
The rain prevented the meeting o1
the Light House Society last Tuesday
night, they will meet on the 9th inst
Mrs. Adams missionary from
Aurora passed through our city Satur
day on her way home from out west
she spent Sunday here guest Of Mrs
Rhinehart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
A COL0RED BOY
Wins the American
ChampiOnship.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Eddie Bald. the
three.time winner of the cycling champ
ionship of America, and large field of
crack racing men who follow the national
oil cult, SO jealously protected by the
League of American Wheelmen, were
compelled to dip their colors to new
champion at the Tioga track July l6.
A crowd which competent critics. placed
at close to 1000 people saw Major Taylor.
the unassuming colcred wonder, fairly
ride the champions off their feet and win
With comparative ease title which all
the crack riders of the world were anxious
to win-the one mile championship Of
America.
From field of oftwenty-four Of the fast
est cycle sacing men in the world-the
pick of Americas flyers aud the recogniz.
ed champions Of Europe-the little Negro
won with ease. Taylor's victory was
most popular one, and the rowd cheered
him from the time he began his sprint on
the back stretch until he crossed the tape
fully ten Iegths head Of Bald, the "Cau-
non Ball." three-time winner Of the cham
pionship of America. 1t was victory
Well Won and the colorsd boy just rode
the champions to standstill. Ii was >
victory that left no doubt as to the super
iop riding qualities ofthe little colored boy,
He simply proved that he was the fasest
man of the entire lot Of ohambions gath.
cred at Philadelphia pioneer cycle racing
track. and left an impression on tbe
minds of the thousands of lovers OF the
great sport who witnessed the race
The Freeman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
BOONE DOINGS.

Mr.. Lewis Williams, has returned from
an extended trip through Kansas and
Missouri,
Mr.. VIM. Coaison, of Des Moines was
in the city on business last Monday,
Rev. Breckenridge, discourse on last
Sunday. was very instructive as we'll az
eloquent.
Quarterly meeting will be held August
10th.
The members Of the Progressive club
gave an ice cream social at the church
pariors Wednesday evening. The follow
ing programme was well rendered; after
which real jolly time was had; such as
you could not forget.
Song-Messrs s. L. Terry, j. and w.
A. Washington; Speech j. T, Washing
ton; Song-Misses Virgis and Bessie Cole
man; Solos. L. Terry; Remarks-Chas.
Boleman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
-FOUR GREAT RACE
QUESTIONS.

Rcy. Reeves and the Stewards Board
have arranged to give an entertain
ment on the 18th and 10th, for the
benefit of the Stewards department.
Each subject will be placed in the
hands of those that have the ability to
make them very interesting. Every
man, woman and child should hear
these important questions, respecting
the American Negro, to be answered
by eight intelligent members OF the
race, in this city August Is and 10th.
First-Is the present tendency of the
American Negro toward race unity
j. L. Thompson, speaker.
Second-How is the Negro deporting
himself as q man and citizen.
Third-What effect shall the develop.
ment of Western or American society
have upon the Negro, shall he become
a part or be rejected and destroyed by
it;
Fourth-The American race prejudice
arrives from what source? From educa-
tion or religion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05

Mrs. John Berquet gave very en-
joyable tea to company of Ladies
last week. @
The excursion that was to have gone
to Keokuk Aug. 4th., was abandon.
The Annual Picnic to Skunk river
will be in Aug, under the management
of Comodore Lee.
RI. Anderson is visiting some one
at some place in Missouri the boys say
that there is girl there.
John Lewis who has been working
during the past several years in G. G.
Pike Drug Store and has a diploma,
certificate and registered pharmacist
goes to Chicago in September to study
medicine. w
Mrs. Sheldon and children of Chicago
is visiting at her fathers home G. w.
Black this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05

Last week was chronicaled the sad
passing from this earth, of Prince Bis
marck of Germany, one of the
greatest statesman that the 10Th
century has produced. He was
greater then the "Grand Old Man"
of England, ::Wm. Gladstone the En-
slish Liberal leader, because he lifted
Prussia up to her present strength by
his iron will power. He has made
the German Empire from a loose
weak league of states until to-day
she is one of the strongest Kingdoms
of the earth; mighty in her indiviual
strength. To tell you his life, would
be to reproduce the history of the
German Empire for the past fifty
years. History, newspaper, or poet
can ever tell of his wonderful
achievements upon the Dattlenelo,
in the Halls of the German Council
or his impression on the world.
He stood in the public arena van
gushing his enemies and encourage
ing his friends by the power of his
iron will and supurb eloquence. To
study the life of Pri nceBismarck or
Gladstone is a wonderful striking
object lesson of human possibilities
for every youth. He made nations,
moulded destiny for his country,
and all Europe has been blessed by
his presence. He has fallen, the
last of the mighty oaks to fall. To-
day all Germany mourns his loss,
likewise the civilized world.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05

This city should have more color
ed laborers employed about our
streets and working for contractors,
and by persistent effort we can have
them, we must be willing to work as
others, do any kind of work and
above all save what we earn-Money
is what we want to make our power
felt-Get money and we will get the
necessary recognition, without it,
we are lost in the business world.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
OUR DUTY TO THE
PHILIPPINES.

Why should we squibb]e about the
Philippines? Why should we try to
evade our responsibilities? Why should
we shrink from the position? We said
we would maintain when Dewey start
ed to the Philippines. The opeople Of
the Philippines expected us to claim
the fruits of Dewey's victory, our own
people would be unwilling for the Pre-
sident to consider any policy that would
shirk our full duty to our Philippines
allies.
This is not the time for us to take a
backward step nor is it the time to
head timid counsel even though 1T
should come from the Presidents Cab
net. Every one understood that war
and victory would bring new obliga-
tions as we'll as new responsibilities
with this all before us, we had the cour
age to beg in the war, shall we now
take the courage to meet all obligation
incurred by the war? Aftera3OO years
of Spanish rule over the natives Of
these islands, can those people expect
any security for their life or property
from the hands of the Spanish officials
when Dewey destroyed the Spanish
controller in the Philippines the natives
welcome the Americans as the fore
runners of a new era Since May 1st.
they have been conducting success
full war against Spain.
Shall we now surrender these people
to the mercy of the men against whom
they have made war in our interest.
We would say no a thousand times, the
United States should free them from
the oppressive rule that have held
them for three centuries and again our
commercial interest in the far East
need protection. How can we accom-
plish tlat end better than keeping
these islands? 1t would open new
for us, why cast aside such an
opportunity that lies within our grasp
to do our duty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
MOUNT PLEASANT NEWS,

The Women's Aid Society of the Sec
ond Baptist church held social at the
beautiful residence of Mr.. f. Berry
last Thursday. Quite numbes were
present.O
Mrs. Lydia Clay is on the sick list
Mr.. j. W. Fidler has returned to the
city and opened a barber shop.
Last Sunday was Quaterly meeting
p. Z. Bunday was present and preach
ed two sermons.
Mr.. Levi Clay is able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Spots left this
week for visit in West Virginia to
visit Mr. Spots relatives. On their
way they will stop in Chicago for a
short visit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
FAIR IN ST. JOSEPH

Iowa and Nebraska have abandoned
their state fairs for this year and there is
no doubt but that the coming Old Fa0h-
ioned Fair to be held at St, Joseph. Aug.
ust % to 27, will be the greatest event OF
the Middle West, in the way of an agri-
cultural exposition for 1898. The prem
ium list now ready and being sent out by
the thousand, in answer to the many ap-
plioations received by Secretary Palmer
L. Clark, is decided novelty, rejecting
great credit ON the able, management and
every interesting page furnishes the most
positive evidence Of the success of the un-
dsrtaking.
Thi. year, as last, Secretary Clark pro-
proposes to pay all premiums in cash as
the Judges make their awards and to treat
every patron fair and alike, there will be
no fsvoritism. The same efficient police
system will prevail that last season pre-
vented disturbance Of any kind. Free
evening entertainments are being arrang-
ed for at beautiful KEug Park and Athletic
Park Ball Grounds, embracing the cele-
brated colored Jubilee Singers atthe form
er, and all the latest Moving War Pictures
at the latter place. This season, as last,
the management promises list of special
attractions, including balloon ascensions,
circus, parades. concerts. etc., and that a
tifty-ce admission ticket purchased at
the gate entities the holder to see every
thing on the ground without additional
expense. Liberal and business methods
with every promise faithfully carried out
will be the invariable rule at the St..
Joseph Old Fashioned Fair, August % to
81, 1898.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05

We received the official news from
the Secretary of Muchakinock School
Board that the board hadeelected Miss
Sarah Porter one of the teachers OF
their schools for the ensuing year. We
congratulate Miss Porter on her success
as there was no more worthy young
lady then Miss Porter and her Des
Moines friends will be glad to hear of
this much deserving honor. We un-
derstand that Mr.. Joseph Brown a re-
cent graduate of Iowa State University
will be principal of the school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
MIN NEAPOLIS NOTES.

The Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. NJ. Of
Minnesota and its Juriciction, convened
Monday and Tuesday at st. Paul.
Miss Il. jeffrey and Miss Sadie Smith,
Winona, is visiting Mrs. Lucas Wednes-
day.
Miss Lottie Adams, of Fargo, is visit
ing friends in st. Paul.
Mrs. Emma Morton, of Des Moines is
visiting friends in this city.
Mrs Grooms the mother of Mrs e. Lee,
is very ill at her home. -...
Miss Maud Wells, hos returned to hes
home in Anoka after three weeks vis-
it in this city. "
DR.. Brown resides at 2S39 Portland
Avenue and has his Office in the Dayton
block, Phone, S94, Residences Phone 317
south.
Mr.. Luther Abbey has returned
from his trip south and brought with him
his bride. They reside at 915 9Th. Ave.
The little daughter of Mrs. u. johnson
is reported to be better.
The aew ST. Peters A. M. E. church
between 9th, and 1Oth., on 22nd. ST., is
rapidly being completed and is promising
to be very fine when finished. 1t is
thoug ght that the church will be finished
by fall. Rev. Brooks is personally sup
ervising the finishing touches.
The cosy residence Of Mrs, Stanton 575
Martin street st. Paul was the scene of q
most delightful party given by Miss Leo
Kromas. Dancing was the order of the
evening. Light refreshments were SER
we'd and every body had good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05

"The Anamosa Prison Press" an
interestin and unique eight page
three colum book form paper reach
ed our sanctum this week, being its
first appearance, published at the
Iowa State Penitenary at Animosa.
with the view and object of uplift-
ing fallen humanity and educate the
christian people to do their full duty
to help sinners to repent. We hope
it will be productive of good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-08-05
OSkALOOSA NEWS.

Joe Brown of Ottumwa is in the city
attending normal, he has finished his
course at the State University.
A. G. Black was in Sigorney on obus-
mess last week.
A. Clark one of our representative cit
liens has been nominated by the rep
ublicans of Oskaloosa township to fiji
the office OF Justice of the Peace.