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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
THE ANSWER OF TOLL.

When oh. will thou stop?
Thou ccaseless motion of time,
Thou laborous machine of time
Thou who tends the fertil soil
With thou wonderous skill and chime,
Speak oh, thou of man
And tell me can it be true
That thou guideth the willing hand
AS they, their daily task persue?
Thy question is hard my friend
Yet shall answer thee
A great power then weals the end
That maketh thou what thau wouldst be-
1t is he whom weals every power
Our vale, mount and sea
That maketh for thee, time and hour
The same as given to labor and me
For man is but work of art
If stands will 500 decay
To pull him and toll apart
Is but a master peice thrown away.
All should toll and save
Be they in pulpit, mine or farm.
For when there is waring wave
Thou, faces a raging storm
Take the incidents of thy birth
Borne to the world with care
Taken from the dust of earth
speechless, tender, small and ba
At first you try to crawl
And then commence to walk
Though an infant tiny and small
You ever try to talk
You may read life's lessons page by page
And take them over one by one
But labor comes with every age
Without it the battle of life is never
Won.
Hiawatha w. Rhea,
Chicago, III,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

SEAwEED has not evon in our
widest moments ever been dreamt
of as an instrument of electoral COR
ruption. Yet the Toxic newspapers
lust to hand contain the account OF
the trial of member OF the Japanese
parliament who was accused OF
bribery by corrupting his constitu'
ents with presents of edible seaweed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
BOONE DOINGs,

Mamie Clay continues very i'll.
Mr.. Nelson of Ames was in tho
city Sunday.
Mr.. James Antony took a trip
to Des Moines monday.
Mr.. Simon Terry will speak to
the colored voters the 1S inst. at
the Phillips hall.
The Dunbar singers are rapidly
coming to the front; they will sing
for the r. r. Y. M. G. A. in a
few weeks.
Tuesday atternoo Mr.. John Ter
~ was accidently STABBED by q
stranger; the wounds not serious.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Hon. Charles L. Davidson, Rail-
road Commissioner, died at his
home in Hull, Iowa, last Tuesday
of apo plexy of brain. His death
was a surpriseto all, as it was not
expected. He was strong charac-
ter; we'll liked and highly esteemed
by all who knew him; was reelected
last fall for his second term of Office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Des Moines will have a base ball
team this season, the organization
has been completed and they will
be known as the Capital city ball
team. most Of the members have
had considerable experience as ball
players, and with a little practic
they will be ready to meet all
comers, the players and their po-
sition on the dimonds are G. Per-
gerson, first base; Captain Phillips,
catcher; F. Farmer, pitcher; B. F.
Pernnaugh, shortstop; Ed Rob-
inson, second base; B. E. John
son, third base; w. Taylor, W.
Green and j. Walters, fielders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

A. M E. church-Subject of sermon
for 1890 a. m. ''The prayer power of
the church, use it at this time, in ask
ing God, among other things to direct
those in authority and especially, the
President in these critical times; we
need no war. At 1880 p, M, Subject:
''The Negro is on trial; he should cease
to be weakling and acquit himsels
like man and be strong
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Mrs. W. Fl. Birney is improving
very nicely.

A very interesting meeting of the H.
3, S. Reading Circle was held at the
home of Mrs. J. P. Hamilton. Mrs.
Ella Smith, the new President and Of
fieers were installed. Mrs. Wilburn
read the paper of the afternoon. The
following program will be rendered at
the next meeting at Mrs. d. A. Basfeld
1415 Goth street: Afternoon with
Shakespeare; Quotations from Shake
speare; Reading, Mrs. warrick; Word
Study, Mrs. Holt; History Mrs. Palmer;
Reading, Mrs Smith; Lecture, Mr..
Pierce; Orcle, Mrs. Wilburn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

BURLINGTON BRIEFLETS.
Those on the sick list are Miss
Single Browner and MRS. Charles
Wilson. ..s ......... ...,....:
John Ivy has been trouble with
a curious disease of the head. It
is hoped he will soon recover; as
he is one of Burlington's finest
tonsorial artist.
William Shackeltord will spend
Sunday April Sd in Fairfield, Ia.
Perry Greenupe returned to our
city on last Tuesday. -~
Sunday April 10th will be set
apart as rally day for the Olive
Baptist church, at which time the
young men will compete with the
members.
Joe Watkins is now running on
the Railroad as cook.
A big musical and dramatic en-
tertainment is soon to be put be-
fore the public, under the direction
and supervision of J. W. xcKay.
The proceeds to 60 to the Olive
Baptist church.
n mrs. W. r. Wright has gone
to her hame in Pittsvill, ILL.,, to
visit. ... -.s i.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Voters who hive not registered in our
city, or have changed from the precinct
since last general election, should be
sure and register Saturday, March 26.
just as we go to press to day, the sad
news of the death of Hon. Blanch X.
Bruce, Register of Treasurer, died yes
terday morning, from complication of
stomach troubles, at his home in Wash
ington, D. c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
The Ladies' Afternoon

The Ladies' Afternoon Social
Club met at the home Of Mrs. Gus
Comley, after regular business needle
work and social conversation was
taken up. At 4 O'Clock lunch was
served the ladies They adjourned
to meet with Mrs. Alexander Griffin
March the "a.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

The East Side Baptist church ex-
poets to make another payment in a
few weeks. Preaching every Sun
day; theme for Sunday; "The Eagle
stirred her nest. T. Godbow, pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

grow weary but graduate with all
honors that will reflect credit on
their race,
The war question seems to be all
the rage here among our people,
especially the men.
At the next meeting of the
Light House Society will occur
the election of officers. vi
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Mrs. Montague, whohas been very
low; is no better and does not seem to
improve. Her many friends are anxi-
ously hoping for change for the bet
ter soon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

There will be a meeting of the col
ored republicans next Tuesday evening
ut the court house. All the repnbli-
can candidates will be invited to be
present and speak.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
7 Miss Della Lankford expects to
leave Saturday for St. Louis.

Miss leila Davis is doing stenographic
work for the. Demspter's Mfg. Co.,
during the illness of their regular
.stenegrapher.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

The Black Bostonians at the
Grand Opera House Monday, Tues
day and Wednesday evenings, seats
on sale at Streams & McCammern's.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

The sympathy Of the community is
with this family in their affliction.
His funeral will occur Thursday at
2:30 P. M.
James Johnson and family Ot-
tumwa wers called here on sccount
of the death of his father.
Billy Carter of Keb, Iowa, spent
a few days in the city visiting rel
atives. " g.. .
N. Arbuckle came in from the
west last Friday. After spending
few days with his parents, went
on to Chicago, Illinois.
Mrs. George Wheeler Of Milwau-
kee Wis, is expected in the city
today, being called here by the
death of her father, Mr.. Johnson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Mems meeting at the Il. NJ. E.
March 2oth at O'Clock p. m.
program-The adoption of the con-
stitution and by laws; The object of
the Mems meeting, G. B. Woods;
Remarks by John Wingo; The re-
port of the committee on the murder
of Mr.. Baker the colored Post Mas
ter at Lake City, N. c.
J. B. Rush, Pres.
E. G.. McAfee, Sec'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Our Washington Letter.

Washington, d. q. March s.
To the Iowa STATE BYsTANDER.
American patriotism ran high
in the House to day, when MI.
Cannon, chairman Of the CON-
mittee on appropriation came in
from the co mmittee room and an
nounced to the House that the
committee had unanimously de-
cided to report a bill to the House
appropriating $50, 900, 1000 for the
use of the President for national
defense, in event of war with
Spain or any other power or
powers. The committee reco-
mended that the $50,O00, 900 be
placed at the disposal ofthe Pres
ident until January the LIST. 1899,
at this point all party lines were
layed aside and American man.
hood, pride and patriotism ran
high, and for four hours and a half
war speeches rang out in the
House. The vote was taken at
4:30 p. m. and it was a unanimous
vote. Unless a change comes,
it looks very much like war.
Fashion Notes.
Spring millinery is attracting the at
lention of women OF all classes, and
one can only wonder who designs ali
toe hats, as there seem to be no two
alike. A favorite style has rather
wide hrim rolled up at the back and
is profusely trimmed with ostrict tips
>.:;& fans Of chiffon. , a4ts
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Wild Rose Coal Co. Lump
$3.50 Fifth and Market, Phone
1919.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Mr.. j. i, Moseley one of our we'll
known musician will leave next week
with the Black Bostcnians: success to
Edward.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Wild Rose Coal Co. Lum~
$3.50: Fifth and Market. Phone
1879.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Mr.. Chas. Turner, who went to
,vanston, Ill, last week, now ex-
',ects TO m4ke It lis future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR
SOCIETY.

Pogram for March FL, 1898:
Address. -. !. Mrs. G. H. Cleggett
Song. .............J. G. Williams
Recitation. Mary Bell
Journal. =. ....... Ruff and Pierce
Recitation. .Nettie Tolliver
Critic Sarah Porter
Quotations from Ella Wheeler
Wilcox.
Debate-Which does the most to
prodnce crime; poverty, wealth, or
ignorance? Poverty-Miss Selma
Stanton. Wealth-Miss Bertha
Kirtley. Ignorance-Georgc Alex
ander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

The Stewardess will give a concert
on Thursday evening March "a at
the church. Admission 1oc. The
program is as follows: 49,.
Rev. Reeves, Opening Address;
can Epitomic Review of the Ira
ditional Histoty of the American
Negro"
Solo. Mrs. E. F. Johnson
Recitation. Eta Jackson
"a Convict Soliloquy"
Solo. Eva Robinson
Recitation. Sarah Porter
Paper. Cora Smith
Recitation. Selma Stanton
Paper. .Thad Ruff
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-29

their present location joining the exchange
to rooms upon the third floor Of the Y. NJ.
c. a. building and in the northwest corner
of the building. The increased business
OF tho company makes this new arrange
ment necessary. The exchange and local
office will then occupy the two rooms now
in use by the company.
Some results of the stay of Company M.
First Vermont Regiment, at the Chlcka-
manga camp for the greater part of the
summer are found in the intelligence that
three men from the organization have al
ready applied for pensions on the ground
OF total disability. The men are Charles
Wyman. Harry Wells and j. c. Trombley.
The latter is perhaps the worst case of the
three, he being affected with paralysis.
Wells has been Ill ever since his return to
Vermont and Wyman has never recovered
from his long illness with n fever with
he was attacked while en- route home.
7 DR.. j. III. Woodward, who has been in
this city for the past two days settling
his business affairs, left on the flyer yes
terday for New York city. where he has
opened an Office and will practice in tho
future DIR. Woodward came TO this city
u years ago and began the practice of
his profession. He was member OF the
faculty of the medical department OF the
University until a year ago, when he re-
signed, and until q few months ago was
ophthalmalogist at the Mary Fletcher
Hospital DR.. Woodward leaves host OF
friends in this city who regret exceeding
! ly that he has gone away. Or. NJ. C.
ITwitchell, who has been with DIR. Wood
ward for n number of years, will take
DIR. Woodward's practice.
Tho new Waverly cafe was the scene OF
an exceedingly pleasant dinner given last
evening by Manager j. r, McIaren ia
the employees OF the Champlain shops
lover 100 guests were present. among
whom were President w. j. Van Patten
of the Champlain Manufacturing com
pany, Manager Il, j. Booth of the Booth
mills and c. L. Smith OF the Robinson
Edwards Lumber company. The degree
to which pleasant relations may exist be
tween the employer and the employed
was never more handsomely illustrated
The climax of the pleasant evening wal
reached when Manager McLsren arose
and In few pleasant words presented tS
President Van Patten a beautiful sole
silver fruit dish as n token OF the regart
and esteem borne for him by the men O
1.-THE shopA
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-29
GEORGE BURNhAM CAPTURED.
W auted in Clinton County on Four DIFF
ferent Indictments.

An important arrest was made Monday
at Mortified, VT, when Constable II. J.
Slayton secured George Burnham, who is
wanted in Clinton county on four different
indictments, says Tuesdays Plattsburgh
Press.
Burnham, alias Baker, is a man about
% years OF age, 3 feet inches in height.
weighing about 100 pounds. He has dark
hair and moustache, dark complexion.
and scar under his right eye. He en-
listed in the First Vermont volunteers at
Rutland under the name Of George Gardi-
ner.
Much credit is due Sheriff Vaughan and
Chief Wool for their efforts in running
this man down. Chief Wool has made
several extended trips to Vermont, where
he had been seen, but Burnham was al
ways able to withdraw from the vicinity
in time.
Burnham has been a terror to the peo-
pie of Champlain and Chazy for some time
cropping in on them when they least e&-
pected him.
Two indictments were n ade against him
at this last court, one for grand larceny
and the other for assault in the first de-
gree.
Chief Wool traced him through YER
mont, part Of Canada, and back through
northeastern New York and then he dis
appeared to come to light once more over
In vermont. he spent mucn OF MS time
In the granite quarries OF Barre. and
was finally landed 10 miles from there
by Officer Sayton and brought TO Platts-
burgh last night
Sheriff Vaughan considers this an inn
portant arrest. not only because OF the
trouble the man has caused in the coun-
ty, but because there are chances that
his arrest will clear up several at pres
ent unexplainable cases. Burnham is the
man whom honey Wells claimed was
responsible for the robbery OF Mr.. Hays
barn. and for which Wells was sent 10
/ the Elmira Reformatory on Saturday.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-29
TABLES WERE TURNED.
Respondent Was Discharged and Com
plaiuant Arrested and Jailed.

Monday morning Silas Japan OF Coli
chester was the complainant in an acton
for breach OF the peace against Al prz1
Allen Of the same town During the day
n hearing was had before Justice II. IL.
Fuller of Milton and Allen was discharges,
the complainant arrested and Monday r xht
Lapan, the complainant, occupied Aliens
place in the jail in this city. bound over
Tor the grand jury on the charge OF as
sault with dangerous weapon with III
tent to kill
1t was the belief OF the officers connected
with the case when Allen was arrested ne
was less guilty than the complainant anj
that the complaint was made in order to
shield the real aggre ssor. The affair O.
cured in the township of Milton. ore week
ago Saturday evening. The Complaint
was made out by Grand Juror wo'cotr OF
Colchester and when Il was found that thu
affair had occurred in Milton it was a sciOs-
ed that the Grand Juror Of ColcheSts- tai
no jurisdiction. The work OF adjust n
the case was begun and Monday the trial
of Allen was neid at Milton. States A.
torney Brown appeared for the State and
Allen was acquitted. Silas L.apar. .hs
complainant against Alien. was then p,ac-
ID under arrest and hearing had which
resulted In his teing held for the c-art
jury. Deputy sheriff Blllou made tn ~
rests.
The affair for which the arrests were
ilaue oCcurreN late at night in Milton.
Allen and a companion were return n
| from one Of the neghbors when they met
| Japan and two others. who assaulted
| them. Lspan paying particular attention
| 10 Allen. After few blows Lapan Gres
y hatchet from his belt and struck Allen
upon the arm and finally upon the head.
knocking him down. Early the follow.r,
week Lapan entered n complaint aga INST
Allen for breach OF the peace and Mon.
day his broad thus cast upon the w -srs
returned many fold with action not unlike
that of Il boz merang
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-29
CASES PllING UP.
Indications That the March Term of
County Court VIII be Long.

The rapidity with which the number of
cases for the March term OF County Court
is increasing leads to the belief that the
term will be long one One moro was
added yesterday morning TO the number
of men whose cases await disposition
when Frank Ladou OF Winooski was
brought before the City Court and held
in $50 bail on the charge of assaulting an
officer.
Ladou was arrested a few nights ago in
Winoosli by Deputy Sheriff l.. w. Bal,ou.
Ballou had arrested Warren Kidder and
was taking him TO the car on the way to
the jail in this city when, it is alleged.
Ladou attempted to get Kidder away
from the officer and was himself taken
into custody. He then behaved in a man
no- which necesstated severe measures
for his control.
Warren kidder was arraigned before a
justice court in Winooski Tuesday and
the case was continued until to-day. His
offence is intoXication.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-29
DEATH of FATHER KERLIpoU.

Father Ker'!icu. who has been at the
Fanny Alien hospital for the past four
weeks, died Tuesday evening at O'Clock.
The deceased was born in Brittany, France,
in l>ta. came 10 this country II. iSf
and was Father Cloarec's assistant at ST.
JoSeph's church in this city for year
Then he WAS transferred in turn from
Charlotte to Undc-hil, Newport and Yer
gcuneS. In lSSS he came 10 ST. Joseph's
college in this city where he was professor
for TWO years. After this he went TO Al
burch. where he has since remained, at
tending that town, Isle In Motto and
Fort 81. Ann until he came 10 the hospi-
tai.
Father Kerlidou had been unwel for the
pas; four months, bishop Michaud says
OF him that he had the true apostolic sp:r-
il and thai he was a true missionary. lie
WAS beloved by his people and by his as
Sccia;es in the church The funeral ser
vices will be held at ST. Joseph's church
Friday morning at 9 O'Clock.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-29
RESISTED AN OFFICER.

Deputy Sheriff Ballou OF Winooski ar
rested two men in Winooski Saturday
night and placed them in the jail at this
city. One will be charged with !ntoxica-
ton and the other with resisting the Of
fcer and with 4 breach of the peace upon
an electric car. Waldo Kidder was first
arrested for intoxication and Frank La
dou interferred with the officer and main
tanned that II kidder was arrested he
should accompany him. This proved true
for when Ladue attempted 10 take Kidder
away from the deputy Kidder was turned
over TO another man and Ladou went
along as travelling companion but not I'M
til he had been more severely dealt with
than would have been the case had he
conducted himself in a moro peaceable
manner,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-29
A FAMILY ROW.
The o'NeiIs of Essex, Father and Two
Sons, in City Court,


Michael o'Neil and his two sons. Thorn
as and Michael. of Essex were In City
Court yesterday afternoon. the father as
the prisoner and the son to give the evil
dence which resulted in his being locked
up in tho Chittenden County jail under
5000 bail. which he has not yet secured,
TO be held for County Court. The O'Nets
have seen courts before. 1t Is only about
a week ago that the son Thomas was tried
for a breach OF the peace at Essex Junction
and sentenced to pay a fine of several
dollars. The bad blood which was shown
in this trial Is the result Of the hearing OF
yesterday when the father. who is vet
eran of the war and 70 years old, was
charged with an assault upon his son with
intent to kill.
The trouble took place in Essex at the
home of the O'Neils on Tuesday. Thomas
had become so involved in trouble that he
decided to leave the place and went to
take away his goods His father followed
him about, swinging cane and watching
him closely until he was loading some
things upon a wagon when he dealt the
son two blows with a cane, which was ex-
hibited in court. The cane is of wood with
a heavy lead covered head and is a dan
gerous weapon. Upon the lower end were
stains OF blood. The son was felled to the
earth by the blows but soon got up and
drove away with his team.
The old gentleman was allowed 10 tel
his story In court. He referred to various
domestic infelcties among which were
times when the sons had pounded both
him and his wife. called them names and
other things equally unpleasant in home.
on the occasion when he struck his son
he claimed that there were some words
over some stove pipe. He was standing
near the wagon and found his son stand
ing over him with a raised neckyoke in
his hands. as though he was prepared to
dash his brains out Mr.. O'Neil then
raised his cane and struck the son not
twice but once After this the other sor
Michael. jr., who gave testimony in court
pounded his father Each sentence was
punctuated by vigorous waves OF the Old
mans cane and delivered with looks OF
hatred alternately flashed at the two sons
Bail was fixed at $500 and the old gentle
man went to jail. The O'Neil family have
never been entirely peaceful in disposition
and one of the sons yesterday charged hi:
father with having been in Jail for having
murdered a man many years ago. The ole
gentleman denied this and said he only
went ito Sheriff Reeves house"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-12-29
THE WAR INVESTIGATION.
Each Member of the Commission vii.
L.aVrg on sumo Department.

EN-Gov. L. \. Woodbury., who is in this
city for few days during the holiday
recess Of the war Investigation commits
sion. told Free Press man yesterday
that abou, TWO weeks moro time would
he required To complete the work. The
work OF preparing the report Of their find
irss has been divided among the MEM
bSrs OF the commission, each one having
some department Of the war. The individ-
nal reports will then he submitted 10 the
entire hoard and rnally made public.
Coy. Woodbury. will return Friday night
or SATURDAY 10 Newton Centre, Mass,
whore Mrs. Woodbury. is stopping with
their daughter. Mrs, !. W. May. on Mon
day GOV. and Mis-, Woodbury. viii go 10
Washington and remain until tho inves-
tigation is completed when both will so
South. to remain until early spring.