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stand In the way of moral defence of
their treatment Of the miner; there is
absolutely no defence for them In that
light. They seem to be extremely solici-
tous, however, to protect the freedom
of contract for the miner. The Kansas
anti-scrip law has a section which reads
"All contracts to pay or accept wages in
any other than lawful money, or by check
or draft, as specified in section one of
this act, and any private agreement or
secret understanding that wages shall be
or may be paid, In other than lawful
money, or by such check or draft, shall
be void, and the procurement Of such
private agreement or secret understand
tng, shall be unlawful and construed as
coercion on the part Of the EMPLOYER"
The operators seem to think that this is
a dire injustice to their employees. They
claim that 1t takes away the sacred right
OF the miner to sell his labor as ne
pleases, and they are anxious to have the
law nullified They would be content to
let 1t lie II there was absolutely no
chance Of its enforcement, but the cases
now before the courts are liable to
change the statute from dead letter to
an exceedingly live Issue. They put
their own interests in the background
and set up the alleged rights Of the men
who work for them. The miners them
selves bear different testimony Their
fright Of contract" means that they must
take what the company offers. Their
attitude Is given in this paragraph from
an open letter on the anti-scrip law
Issued by local assembly No. 1928, of
Ghe Knights Of Labor, at Weir City,
which directly voices the sentiments OF
Tour hundred miners, and which Is sec
onded by all the miners in the district:
Among all Of the multifarious diff
culties, such as strikes, lockouts, sus-
pensions and Vlctimizing of miners, the
screen law has more than Quadrupled
all the other sources Of trouble in this
and every other coal producing State
and Territory in the Union.
1T was to avert these periodical mis-
fortunes that the Kansas miners raped
at the door Of the general assembly for
fifteen years, spending thousands of
dollars without any recognition from our
lawmakers; but In 1892 this long stand
Ing and dangerous grievance was taken
up by the Peoples party and placed in
their platform and enacted into law by
this party In the following year
"The long, bitter conflict that was
waged after the passage of the law has
passed into history and 1t is not our
intention to revive the anlmositles and
mistakes Of the parties to the contention,
but to show the reason that the miners
sense and respect for law, peace and
Justice Is based on their constitutional
rights.
In the light of past experience we
Nave strong reason to believe that II the
law Is not enforced before the spring and
summer months set in it will be made
practically imperative by the operators,
as these months are marked with depres-
sion in the coal trade and when the
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but they have full re-
spect for the laws OF the
State, and are thorough
ly law abiding. They
fail to see, however, why
the conditions under
which they work should
exist in a country which
has been pictured to
them as a land of glo-
rlous freedom. An Ital-
ian miner at Frontenac
told me Of the brigands
In his native country
who robbed the rich and
relieved the poor whom
they found In want. He
asked why the conditions
should be reversed in
this country-why the
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neighborhood as the head has but the
four at the table to provide for. The
family lives in one room, sleeping on
planks attached to the wall at the end of
the room not shown in the illustration.
The daythat | visited Frontenac walked
from the company store a few blocks to
a miners house, facing a bitter, chilling
January rain which numbed my hands
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Drigands here were allowed to rob The
poor man under our laws. was unable
TO answer him.
The miners in Frontenac live in two
and three room houses on company land.
They pay two dollars room, most Of
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them paying four dollars
a month for houses with
two rooms. In some in
stances two families live
in a house, crowding ten
persons into two small
rooms. The barracks
shown in the illustration
Of Italy" give an idea
Of the way in which the
houses are put together.
The family shown in il
lustration on first page is
In better circumstances
than many others of the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
I01ra to Hare a COlored
Company.

The loyal and liberty loving col
ored people of Iowa has been trying
for several months to get permission
to organize colored company.
The leading colored military men of
Des Moines first applied to the gov
ernor for permission to organize
company, but he give them no
encouragement and but little salts
faction, so they appealed to the Ma
tional authority, through Congress-
man ]. A. T. Hull, Washington, d.
c., and Immediately Mr.. f. T.
Banks received the following tele-
gram.
Washington, d. c., May 81, 1898.
Capt. E. T. Banks, "Colored" Des
Moines, Iowa-Secretary of war
agrees to accept company of colored
troops from Des Moines. VIII
write full. J. A.. T. HULL.
A meeting was called last Wednes-
day evening, temporary organiza-
ton was effected by electing E. L.
Banks, PRESIDENT +. S. Willett, 1st
Vice-president; f. G.. McAfee, end
Vice-president; and J. L. Thomp
son, secretary. The enrolment was
opened and fifty names were enroll
ed that evening. They adjourned
to meet Monday evening. Those
wishing to join will please send their
names to the secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCE.
MENT.

We acknowledge the receipt of a
very beautiful invitation to attend
the graduating exercises of the Mt.
Pleasant High school class of 'oS,
consisting of sixteen, in which there
are three colored pupils to graduate,
viz: Miss lone M. Mason, suject
of Grafton, "Action, the Watchword
of the Battle6eld;" Miss Harriet J.
Taylor, Grafton, "Progress of the
Afro American" and Mr.. Fred D.
McCracken, oration, "The Negro
of North America" We extend
congratulations, and wish each one
success in this life. Mt. Pleasant
can boast of graduating more colored
people than any other High school
in the state, except Keokuk High
school. The exercises was held June
ed, at college chapel.
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III. is here at the bed side of her
father Mr.. Owens. '' d.
Mrs. E. Crump and Misses Crump of
Hedrick is in the city to attend The
South in Slavery. ~ =. II 4, Z.
Miss Francis Brown who has been
teaching school in Muchakinock is
home to spend her vacation. She was
accompanied by Miss Maggie Mason of
Iowa City. .. =. ..2
Mrs. 6. Taylor Of Oskaloosa is in the
city the guest of Mrs Dodd. '"
Those on the sick list arc Mrs. P.
Alexander, Mrs, H. Owens and Miss
May. Owens. ''' '.''
Those who attended the Sunday
School Convention at Muchakinoclz
were, Mrs. Harry Owens, Mrs. j.
Hamilton, Misses Ida Hamilton, Mae
and Carrie Owens. They all report
ed a good time. ... .....- 49,.
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Social Event of this Week.

Social Event of this Week.
The P. L. d. society gave very pleas
ant banquet last Monday evening, in hon
or Of the departure Of DR.. and Mrs. John
son, who will leave our city. The pro-
gramme was good and was carried out in
full. A large crowd was present; as visi-
tors were permitted to come by being
invited or to present a visitors ticket
Mr.. Frank Blagburn, the president pre-
sided ntil he was called to render his Sc.
lecti on, then he called Mr.. j. Il. Shepard
to the chair. The special feature Of the
programme was the address by Atty, l.
Z. Williamson. Response by DR.. E. F.
Johnson; Selection by the P. l.. D's orch
estra. composed Of Frank Blagburn, cor
netist, Mrs. DR.. johnson pianoist,q Miss
leila Davis 1st violinst and |. E. William
son I'd violinist, The climax was reached
when Mrs Frank Blagburn sung very
beautiful warbling solo. she was encored.
Mrs. Blagburn possesses very sweet
voice and itseemed to swell and ill the hall
with sweet melody that one might we'll
thought it Madam Sisseretta Jones. The
journal was quite interesting and instruct
i've. Light refreshments were served
after which each one wended their was
homeward.
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FOB CONSTABLE.

Mr.. p. II. Burns a we'll known rcpub-
lican worker. has announced his name
as a candidate for constable of Des
Moines Township subject to the Re-
publican Convention. He was raised
in Janesville Wis. and came to Des
Moines twenty seven years ago and
has worl ed at various trades first a
coal miner. then contracts tor, later was
president Of the Labor Union when
they had the contract of putting in our
city water works, run a drug store for
several years and in 1880 became con-
nected with the police department
where he is now. Has been u republi-
can worker since the early days of the
sixties, never held an elective Office
was cadidatc for City Marshall in
1884 but by some political enemies the
office was made an appointive one
before his election. He is an active
member Of the Allison Irish American
Club and has a strong following. ''' +
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COZORED COMPANY
y., MUST'ERED.:

Massachusetts, can boast of the frat
Colored Company in the United States
to be otficered by colored men muster
ed the United States service and
will march with the sixth Mass. Regi-
ment (white). We commend the wise
course and example that loyal liberty
loving people and equal opportunity
that still permeate the hearts of the
Old Bay State. 1t must not be forgotten
that Massachusett was the only state
in the Union. During the late civil
war that organized colored companies
and permitted them to march by the
side Of white comrads. Let our boast
ed Iowa not be behind in giving us an
opportunity of organizing colored
companies with colored officers and
march with the Iowa Regiments. We
think that no loyal Iowans -will object
but our Governor we are sorry to say
think different, give us an opportunity
to try it Governor? Don't harbor an
idea or arrive at.a conclusion without
test or trial. We march by the side of
our white brethren in school, in colleg-
cs and Universities of learning and we
are with them in bicycle races, field day
meets and march side by size with
them to decorate the graves Of fallen
heroes and are member Of the G. A.
X. Post and Sons of Veterans and there
is no kick, then why not go to war
with them to help free Cuba? You
may lead some to believe your way
Governor, but You cannot change us
until a fair trial has been made. We
are true Americans and we think that
the people of Iowa are too broad to
loyal to intelligent to object to march
| with their colored friends and acquain-
tance and treat them as comrads. In
deed it would be shallow and humil-
iating for the Chief Executive even to
tolerate such an idea. ....s,-..
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FOR JUSTICE or PEACE.

TVH OOllCE CH IEACE
In this issue appears the name Of Mr.
John l.. Halloran of Des Moines Town
ship who is a candidate for the nomina-
tion of Jnstice of the Peace Of Des
Moines Township. Mr.. Halloran was
born in this city twenty-nine years
ago was educated in the public schools
of our city then taking law course at
the Iowa College of Law at Drake
University in the class OF 1895. He was
appointed by the Township Trustees to
fill out the unexpired term of Justice
Silvara, then nominated and elected
last fall to fill the unexpired term by
nearly one thousand two hundred
majority over his opponent. He
is prominent and influential republi-
can. being committeeman from his pre-
cinct at present and in 1896 the memor-
able political contest was Secretary
Of the County Central Committee.
He is an honest strong young man and
will appreciate any help that he may
receive.
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MUCHAKINOCK NEWS.

Mrs. Geo. Childs is visiting in Neb-
raska at this writing. . .. u... ii
Thomas Arthur and wife Of Vergina
will make our city their future home.
Mrs. Nelson Car has returned from
Muscatine where she mixed business
and pleasure. "'' i"
Isaac Woodford has resumed work
after an illness of several weeks
Our City was full of strangers last
week on account of the District Confer
ence and Sunday School Convention.
The NJ. c. Band played in the band
stand last Thursday evening for the
benefit of the Music loving people.
They expect to go to Burlington l4th.
INST. to Oddfellows Grand Lodge
Britton Thomas went to Abba Sat
urday.
VIM. Mcmillan spent last week in
Des Moines.
Simon Terry Of Boone is faborably
impressed with our town.
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For County Recorder.

Mr.. Frank S. Russell's name will be
presented before the coming republi-
can primaries as candidace for Recor-
der. He was born in Fulton Co., III. in
1s47, came to Iowa seventeen years
ago and settled in that city where he
was for-nan of G. H. Ward and Co.
wholesale druggist where he worked
for long time and finally was selected
as one of the clerks in the Recorder
office and for his faithful service and
strict attention to his duties was ad-
vanced to deputyship of SAID office
where he has been for about eight
years and certainly this great expe-
rience in the Office will make him an
efficient man for the office. He is a
good business man punctual and honest
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For Justice of Peace.

We present the name of W. A. iris
in this issue for the nomination of
Justice of Peace Of Des Moines Town
ship. He was born in Warren Co. Ia.
has been resident Of our city for the
past fifteen years. a graduate of the
State University of Nebraska and also
a graduate of Iowa Law College. ad-
mitted to the bar in 1886. He is a man
of good integrity high smorals, honest
and fully capable to discharged the
duties of said office with honor to the
office and himself He is a staunch
republican and has the support of the
influential member of Polk Co.. bar,
and by shis gentlemanly manner and
courteous treatment will win many
SrlpDOrterS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

The Iowa State Field day was largely
attended but owing to the recent rains
the grounds was not in good condition
for record breaking. yet'in several instanc
es the state record was beat. The hop
step Jump by Holland of Drake came
within six inches Of the world record.
Grinnell got first place, State University
wen second and Drake University third.
The Ames Cadet Band enlivened the
crowd with music.
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EVENING SESSION

The convention was opened with de-
votional services led by Brothar Mitch
ell. "The object of the Sunday School"
was discussed, being opened by Mrs.
meadows of Muchakinock. A few re-
marks was made by Mrs. A. E. London.
next in order was the election of officers
for the ensuing year which resulted as
follows: Mrs. Meadows, Muchakinocls.
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CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN.

Rev Rhinehart and Luther Lowery
returned from Muchakinock where
they attended the District Conference
and Sunday School Convention last
week. They report u splendid time.
Mrs. Kidd of Galcsburg is visiting in
our city her former home. ="
The Idlewild Social Club met in its
last meeting at Archie Price of Oak
Hill, quite number was present and
4 most enjoyable time was had The
club was organized by some Of the
young people OF our city, it has twenty
six members. The next meeting will
be held with Mrs. E. Marshall of F.
Ave. West.
The Idlewild Club will be entertain
ed this week by j. +. Morgan Of Sec
ond street.
The Light House Society anticipate
giving an outing up the srivcr on the
palor City steamer in the near future.
The Industrial Circle meets this
week with Mrs. Geo. Tyler
Mrs. S. V. Holley is on the sick list
at this writing.
MIR. and Mrs. w. Arnold are rejoicing
over the, arrival of baby. boy.
Mother and child doing nicely .... il
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. II. Wade enter
tanned at six o'clock dinner last Sun
day Rev. and Mrs. Rhinehart. -. y
Next Sunday is Trustees rally al
the A. NJ. f. church, every one should
come out and meet their obligation
Mr.. Ousley and family have moved
out to Kenwould. "'..
Mrs Roberts Of Frazer was q CUES
of Mrs, Harry Davis last week.
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Miss Mimic Weeks lett Thursday even
ing in company with Mrs. Shears (white)
for Denver Colo., to remain indetinitly she
will be missed especially among the young
society of our city. She was member
of the A. M. E. chuach choir and we'll
liked in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
ALBA NEWS.

Rev. j. James pastor Of the A. NJ
= church at Clarinda and Bedford Ia.,
passed through Abba Friday on his re-
turn from the Sunday School Conven-
ton at Muohakinock, he visited several
hours with his many friends in our city.
Numerous Abba colored citizens at
tended the Sunday School Convention
at Mn nal1inock this week. They re-
turned with good report of the con-
vention, also with many honors for our
little city as we secured the District
superintendent the assistant, and the
secretary$and also the convention will
be held incur city next year.
The Odd Fellows held social in
their hall on Monday and Saturday
evening.
MIR. B. Thomas of fMuchakinock visit
ed Saturday evening and Sunday in our
city.
Ten coaches of soldiers passed
through Abba Friday evening. A
large crowd of Abba people greeted
them at the depot. go. >...... ,....
The Commencement Exercise held at
Perry Opera House Friday evening was
grand success. The hall was, beau
tiful decorated with flowers, good music
was furnished by Bucks Orchestra and
large and appreciated audience greet
tue class who quilted themselves with
credit to their numerous friends. and
the school from which, they took their
leave. 80. '. e .,.,:, .,.l'. ..'.
Mr.. and Mrs T., L. Griffith of Mucha-
KNOCK We're in attendance Of the Com
mcncement Exercises and will continue
to visit a few days in our city at the
parental home.
Mrs. w. II. Mason of Ottumwa also
attended the Commencement Exercises
and visited with friends in the city.
Mr.. C. G. Tolson visited oyer Sunday
at his home.
Rev. T. L. Griffith ofticiated at the
A. NJ. E. church Sunday evening. .
Mrs A. Ford will leave us this week
for kesokeque where she was appoint
ed by P. L. Bundy to do. missionary
work. Mrs. A. Ford is a faithful work.
er in the church and we wish her sues
CESS, ,r.' -: :..!:. . -. "a. I; f" 81
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A Beautiful Reception.

Mrs. B. j. Holmes entertained the
Ladies Afternoon club, Thursday even
ing, at a reception given in honor of
Mesdames Clark and Burton. of Oska-
loosa. Her beautiful home and lovely
rooms were profusely decorated with
flowers, etc. Music and social conver-
sation was enjoyed by all. A large at
tendance. Ice cream, cake, and other
GaintieS were served ~','-'
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of the same year where he has been
every since following his trade, his
shop is located on E. Third and Court
Ave- He is considered one of the best
and thorough boiler maker in this
city, a hard working man honest and
punctual in his business and if nominal
ed and elected will give the laboring
and every man fair hearing. He is
good republican and has never ask or
held any office and will be proud Of any
support that his friends might give
him.: .,n. ..u .,,'.' 49, " 90 t':'';. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

Mr.. W. II, Baker who has made his
announcement in this issue as a candidate
for constable of Dcs Moincs Township he
is the present constable Of Justice Blake
court and he has only held it one term
and now ask for his second term. His
service has been satisfactory, end if el-
ected will make it still better, he is good
republican,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
Flooded With Pearls,

A Bond street jeweler was telling mo
some weeks ago of tho new rage for
pearls and the consequent rise in price.
A tiny pearl which cost two shillings
two years ago would now cost ten shil-
!ings. Since then: have learned that
the London market has become abb
sol1tely flooded with pearls. The
poor, famished Indians have sold all
they possess at famine prices and the
Hatton garden merchants have profted
by their distress. Great. then, as is
the demand for pearls, the supply 10
:ar greater-a hint to those who fondly
desire a necklet of pearls in this year
Of grace 1ss7--The Gentlewoman..' ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

On last Thursday evening, occurred
the annual election of officers of North
Star lodge, A. F. and A. NJ. the follow
ing are the officers for the ensuing year:
John +. Blagburn, w. NJ;
w. L. Tomlin, S. W;
Charles K. Bradford, J. W;
b. J. Holmes, Treasurer:
G. H. Cleggett, Secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

Quite number Of our yonng peopl
have purchased new bicycles this summer
Misses Sophia Bass and Mable Hall also
Geo. Wilson has very beautiful wheel
the Cleveland.
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FOR SUPER VZSOR OFLEE
TO WNSHIP ~: -'

Mr.. Robt. Turner the we'll known
boiler maker of East Des Moines is a
candidate for supervisor of the Second
Supervisor District at the coming re-
publican convention. Mr.. Turner was
born in Scotland in 1852, apprentice to
the ship building yard of John Key
finishing his apprenticeship completing
his course and receiving his diploma.
He came to the United States in, 1881
settling in East Des Moines in April
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

Mrs. E. F. johnson and Miss Bessie
Stewart, will report to the Sunday
school, next Sunday at the A. NJ. E.
church. the results of their work as
delegates to the conventions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

a life long republican and a friend to
the colored race. He has never held or
even ask for an elective office before
and his friends are working hard to
secure his nomination. ..,,
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Should Accept It.

Priscilla just arrived)-Are there
my men here? sPhyllis-Oh, there are
= few apologies for men! Priscilla
Well, if an apology is offered to me I
,hsll accept it.--y.d-Bits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

Mr., J. 7. Blagburn will locate cigar
and news stand in Mr.. Smiths Barber
shop on SIG Locust St. He will have all
the daily papers Of this city and the By
stander there on sale, give him call.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

Ex-Judge Balliett will be candidate
for one Of the Judges Of this district at the
coming republican convention, full par
ticulars will appear in next issue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

Mr.. Kinnie Hamilton, our East Side
High school athlete, accompan led his
school to Keokuk last week and pal IT,
cipated in the state contest. He won
two second places for his school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

Miss Della Richardson who has been
attending school in our city Oh the East
day as her school closed. she was pro-
NOTED to the eighth grade.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

Mr., and Mrs. H. Z. Jacobs has rented
a neat little cottage on 1909 w. Walnut
ST and has moved into itthis week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

! Miss Maude Clegget is visiting in
tttumwa this week.
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Voters please read the history of the
different candidates for the republican
nomination so you will have choice
when YOU 90 to the primaries to vote.