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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
REPUBLICANISM.

The Republican camp fires have be-
gan to loom up every where and repub.
lican speakers have started the wave
that will sweep over this fair land OF
ours in triumph for republicanism.
Because the party hSs been right upon
the public questions Of the past, as time
has fully demonstrated. 1t hassinaug-
urated the beginingaf prosperity in the
present, which will increase so long as
it controls the reins of government.
1t is the party to which the young man
can look too for future hopefulness.
It is the party which made it possible
for the colored man to be- citizen, re-
spected like all others if he only re-
spects himself 1t may be true that in
certain instances it has not done as
much for the colored man Us it should,
but it has done great deal more than
any other party in America. The Re-
publican party has to-day eight eolored
men nominated on the regular ticket
for congressman from various parts of
the United States, and the Democratic,
Populist or even the Prohibition party
have not nominated sing 10 one. Are
not these facts sufficient to convince any
man Of common sense the party that is
our friends, and the party which
th oughtful colored men will support.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
HOW WILL you ANS WER
- THESE QUESTIONS? +

Every man before going to the
polls this fall, in the full conscious
ness of his duty as an American citi-
zen, and with the interest of those
he love at heart, should answer for
himself honestly, the following ques.
tons: -..
Shall we turn over this govern
ment to the mismanagement of the
| Democratic party?
Shall we turn over all that we have
gained in the late war with Spain,
to satify Altgald, Tillman, Bryan
and Weaver? ..
Shall the victories of Manila and
Santiago be forgotten and the prest-
age we have gained by the bravery
of our men be ignored and the glor-
ious achievements of our III days
war be consid dered ! failure?
Shall we indorse the actions Of thu
Southern Democrats in their efforts
to disfranchise the colored voters?
Shall our claims on East Asiatic
be relax and the greatest market that
the world ever has seen be abandon
to other nations:
Shall we ignore the administration
of President Mckinley and Re-
publican congress?
Shall we indorse the filibustering
work of Weaver when he was in con.
gress?
Shall we allow the democrats,
Populist, mugwumps and the othe1
insane forces that make up the fol.
lowers of Bryan, undo the Dingley':
bill?
Shall we indorse the actions of the
Democrats of Marshall county, In
diana for not allowing colored people
to live in that county?
Shall we turn down such men al
Henderson, Lacy, Hull, Hepburn,
Doliver, Cousins, Mcpherson, Lot
Thomas, Hanger, Hedge aud Lane,
for Blaze, Holly, Finn and "calam'
isy" Jim Weaver.
The men that follow Bryan, Alt
geld, "Pitchfork" Tillman, are the
men that lynch innocent colorec
men in the South will answer these
questions in the affirmative.
The men who votes the Republi
| can ticket, the men who voted fol
Mckinley in '96 will answer every
one of these propositions, No!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
FRANK f. WOOD.


Especial Correspondence TO the EYsTANDERl
OTTUMWA NEWS.
Miss Carrie Spicer one of OttGmwas
most popular young ladies' gave recep-
tion in honor Of her brother MIR. Thomas
Spicev OF Chillicothe Mo. Oct. At the resi-
dencc Of Mrs. II. E. Williams and she
WAS assisted by Miss Bertha Carpenter.
The evening was delightfully."- spent in
music and games At late hour dainty re-
freshments were served and oil accompan-
led M Spicsr TO the train to see him take
his departure fov Chillicoths Mo.
The Equa! Rights Club meets every
Tuesday q the Baptist church.
Mr.. John Strothsr Is back from Missouri
again and will spend his winter here
Julius Campbell who was shot accidsn-
" by Harry Horn few weeks ago Is im-
proving.
Mr.. Thomas Spicsr wsnt to Chillioothe
last Monday 70 look aftss business and re-
tuSned Saturday hs will spend the winter
here.
Master Jewell Campbell who was 40
cidently shota short time ago ID now pro-
nounced out Of dagger
Miss Nora Oanady Of Oskaloosa is now
making this city her home.
Miss Mas Owens 10 visiting in Dss
Ms;nss. V
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
CLARINDA NEWS.

Word was received here Tuesday Ocs.
4th that Talt Ashford who enlisted with
the company Of oolorsd soldiers that went
from Dss Moines died last week at the
camp In Kentucky. A great deal Of
sympathy will 60 out 70 Mrs. Sophia
Ashford in her great sorrow from her
many friends in this vicinity. #
Mrs. Clara Bakeris visiting this week
In Crsston with relatives and friends.
Miss Elizs Brown left Wednesday to
attend the Exposition in Omaha.
Mrs. NJ. Webb Of Burlington Is in our
city on business.
nv. Jas. Baker made bIief visit in
Creston last Sunday. ~
M. b. Morton of fCfesten was visiting
friends in our city last week.
Rev. @. r.. Mendsnhall leit Monday
for Omaha.
Mrs. Dora Baker, Miss Bessie Lucns,
Mr. and Mrs. W. Gipson left Tuesday
to visit the Exposition.
Mrs. L. Nash and daughter Mary left
Wednesday for Omaha where she will
spend several days visiting friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

The best interest of the people
has been subserved at all times, and
will be as long as we have Mckinley
in the White House and Z Republi-
can congress. ~ ,@I
r George Finn, A. ]. Lyon and Jim
Weaver are a set Of disappointed
Office seekers, who have espoused
Free Silver, because they thought
a majority of the people would be
for free silver, and that they might
get in the halls of congress.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
A WORD TO OUR
READERS.

THE Iowa STATE BYsTANDER bs
ing the only colored republican news
paper printed in Iowa and the only
journal of any kind now being
printed, owned and controlled by
colored people in Iowa wishes to
extend its circulation into, every
county in Iowa before Xmas. 1t is
true that we already circulate in &c
of the 90 counties in Iowa but know
ing every colored man should read
the BYsTANDER and that it should 20
into the homes of each family IN Iowa
with this view in mind, therefore we
will send the BYsrANDER free to each
family until Nov. the 18th. So if
you receive the BysTANDER do not
feel as though you will have to pay
for it, because it is sent to you, for
you to read it and consider its merits
and make up your mind to subscribe
for it before the 15th., of Nov.
We have more solid columns of
original reading matter then any
other paper of similar kind publish
ed in the West except two others.
We bring to your home each week
news about the progress of our race
that you cannot get elsewhere. We
fornalize Tou with the leading race
men and women Of America. We
also give you good social and poll
tical news. We hope to receive
your order for the BysTANDER.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Editor A. H. Johnson, editor OF
the Mobile Press, was nominated
last week for congress on the Repub-
lican ticket, from the First district.
The editor is very able and strong
man, and the nomination came by
acclimation. We hope that the
Republican voters of the First dis
trict will see to it that he is elected
and seated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
Il Society That KoWs No
~ Color Line. ..

Rev. Reeves preached very interest
ing sermon to an appreciative audience
last Sunday, taking for his text, John
18th chapter and 11th verse, "That
they all may be one.' He said in
part: Theme IA Asolution to the Christ
Ian Endeavor Society as it sweeps on
with the cross of Christ from victory On
to conquest" This constitutes one of
the planks in the national or general
platform of the Christian Endeavor
Society. 1t reads: 9Th, we reaffirm
our increasing confidence in the inter
UNCONVENTIONAL spiritual fellowship.
through which we hope not for organic
unity, but to fulfill our Lords prayer,
'sThat they may be one.''1 s.
This unity for which our Lord pray
ed and for which these 3,1O9, 500 con-
secrated Endeavors are working is to
be taken in its widest meanings, both
by Jesus and that meaus to bring ell
men regardless of race, color or previ-
Gus condition OF servitude tosa full en-
joyment of the christian faith to full
recognition of the facts of the father
hood of God and the brotherhood Of
man and to a full enjoyment alike of
all the bountiful providence of God for
them. For his or their general we'll
fare. each individual or aggregate of
men need the good will OF society and
the best good will that exist. among men
is that which the love of God in the
soul produces. The Christian Endeav-
or Society and agency of God, as it is
proving itself to be, is indeed the most
proficient christian means in God 8
hand in making good will abound to.
wards all men, and especially to the
despisod Negro in this country.
At Chstanooga, Tenn, in their Nstio.
nal convention last July, the Christian
Endsavor Society gave the Southern
white people to know, that it would
not draw the color line, even among
them by having seperate seats from the
whites for the colored Endeavor dele
gates present, and when DIR. Clark,
the founder Of the Society, was asked,
by some of those despisers of the Neg.
ros to not have the Negros to occupy
CONSPICUOUS places ON the program OF
to sit among the white people. He
give them to understand that the Chris
tian Endeavor Society knew no Color
and would not change its principals
for any one and if they eontended for
this to be done, the Society could or
would have to get along without them
and that settled it,
To these Southerners great Railroad
corporations bow, and this grand old
government CROSSES its hands when
they wish to mistreat the poor Negro.
but the Christian Endeavor Society
stood up and defended him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

We are sending out letters to our SUBJ
scribers who are back with their dues,
owed the BYsTANDER. Will those who
receive these letters comply with the
request at once, you know that you
owe the BYsrANDER and hope that all
will be honorable enough to pay up
pune tual as it takos money to run our
Office. remember to that all the work
done on the paper is done by colored
labor which is step in the right direc-
ton. All strangers and friends when
in our city are invited to call at our
office. Please pay up promptly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
CAMP MERRIAM.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gen. Byers and Mrs. L,
Wofthingten arrived at camp Friday
evening they were glad to see the boys.
On Saturday noon the 5lst. :: regiment
band went up to the officers tent where
Gen. Byess aud all the officers were at
dinner and played for bis greeting after
which he made short talk.
M. and Mrs Henry and son Frank Of
Oakland CAL. was out tocamp last Thurs.
day and made visit to Colonel Loper
and company H and A he is formeralIy
from Des Moines hs will stay here al
winter and thinks he will make il hii
future home, his son has nice barber
shop and is doing good business.
There was one of Sheakspear's plays at
the opera honss last Friday 10 toe benef
Of the 51st. regiment band.
Captain WoEthington's tent caught a,
fire tho other night but did slight damage
ss "Chiney" saw ID before il had much
stast and put it Out. The Captain sale
that Ching would have to join the dark
town fire department as he was good o.
the fire.
I have been off on three days furlougt
aud was over to the bay to Oakland and
up In the Pirmont Mountains there was
very nice scenery TO see. and I was also
up to the city Of Stockton and had very
nice time. This leaves us quite we'll and
tho boys are anxious to 60 to Manila
Thjs morning the papss said that We
would leave on the lG. We have signed
the pay roll and will be payed about Wed.
nesday.
FRANK IT, yVn0n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
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" House. *
Women S outer WQrQbLes
MAeSNzNiiNA@1zN NiANASAM

Never in the history Of the store
have the daily sales of suits and
wraps been So great; never have the
preparations been on such stipend.
Gus sale; never have we brought you
such values.
This weeks showing and sales ap-
peals to every woman in and within
shopping distance of Des Moines-
for fine dressiness, elegance and
style are combined with prices that
make shopping here pleasure and
full of profit.
JACKETS S. 90 to $50. 90.
{ CAPES $500 to $50.
SUITS $1,000 to Sl37.5O.
Separate Skirts $500 to S23. 90.
Silk Waists $500 to $21. 100.
Wool Waists S1.95 to $500.
Silk Petticoats $685. to $50. .ON
Sateen Petticcats 92c to $500.
A world of beauty spread out on
our ed floor for those who can call
in person-a neat little booklet tell
ling all about them for those who
live out of town and order by mail.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

According to announcement, the clti-
zans gathered at the school house
where the Youngstown band (white)
furnished good music, . large number
Of ladies were present. Mr.. A. A. Nc
Lsughlin mabe long speech going
over the money question thoroughly,
then J. L. Thompson spoke on the
tariff and paid compliment to our sol
der in the late war. then the various
candidates for county office, each
was introduced aud spoke briefly.
The candidates who were present are
John C. Tate candidate for County
Clerk and John McLennan for County
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Miss Bessie Stewart entertained a
few friends last Thurday evening at
her home on 25th., street in honor of
Miss Beatrice Hicklin who will soon
leave our city. A part of the Colfax
band who recently moved to Marquis
vile was present and rendered some
very nice music and en- enjoyable time
was had by all present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
F1RST SOLDIER TO DIE
IN TO VA COMPANY.

Special to the Bystander.
Wells farm, Lexington, KY, Oct.
4.-Sargeant Ashford, Of Bedford,
died in camp last Sunday, Of typhoid
fever. He came from Bedford and
enlisted in our company, while in
Des Moines last summer and was
made Sergeant He was buried
Monday in the City Cemetery, a
place that the U. S. has for soldiers
which is very beautiful and it is
claimed that he is the first colored
soldier ever buried there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

The Democratic party in Iowa,
as we'll as the nation, will 60 into
this campaign without an issue.
They have been searching for some
thing, by which to prejudice the
minds of the voters against the Re-
publican party, and thus far have
failed to find single good reason
to complain of. -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

The Hobson and Dewey Club under
the management Of Mrs 2. Taylor gave q
successful entertainment last Thursday
evening. X. Il.
Rev. Alexander with tho help Of the
several church clubs did much towards
raising the debt oil of the A. M E. church
hsrs and We are glad to have him with
US for another year.
Mr.. 1. v. Thompson made flying trip
to Hsdrick Tuesday.
Mrs. Eva Crump Of Hsdrick is visiting
in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
COLORED OFFICERS
RESIGN.

All the commissioned colored Of.
6cers of the Sixth Virginia regiment
resigned last week, at Knoxville,
Tenn. as they refused to the humi.
liations of trick that was sprung
at washington, D. C., to compel
them to take an examination, which
other regiments were not permitted
to do.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

M. Fl. H. Hooker one of our substan-
tial citizens who was appointed health
officer for the city about three months
ago to fill ont the unexpired time of
Rev, johnson has just finished that
time. He made,an excellant officer and
discharged his duty with honor TO his
race and satisfactory to the City official
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Mrs. Robt. Raikes returned from
Omaha last Friday where she viewed
the Exposition and it's beauties, while
there she stopped with her son Mr..
Fred Graves successful business man
who runs restaurant in partnership
with M Cradock on 10Th. and Doug
lass street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Our County Chairman Mr.. Gray sell
ected the followering colored men as
Vice-presidents and ushers at the Ia.
bernacle last Tuesday; Messrs. VIM.
Coalson, R. N. Hyde, J. H. Shepard, T.
E. Barton and for ushers J. r. Erick-
son and VIM. Tomlin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Mr.. VIM. Coalson accompanied the
Governor and his staff to Clinton last
Monday to meet President Mckinley
and escort; then through Iowa, also to
be at Omaha Wednesday, McKinley's s
day. ~ t.a g.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Mrs. Josie Meadows of Albia the A..
M. E. church Sunday School District
Superintendent visited our city last
week and spent Sunday here. Mrs.
Meadows is travelling over her district
and is quite a Sunday School worker
and will advance the Sunday School
work of this district. She left Monday
for Muchakiuock to teach class in
music,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Colonel Bryan, instead of desert
ing his regiment, should remember
that the pleasant season for solder
ing in Cuba has just begun and it
might be benifcial to his health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
MUCHAKINOCk NEWS.

Alex. Southall. who was pushed of OF
b. F. Coopers drug store porch sometime
ago, died fsom injuries sustained Sunday
night and was buried Tuesday; funeral al
the Baptist church. Rev. r. L.. Griffith
ofticiatsd.
John Jones and wife Of Evans attended
the funssal. . ..... ......
w. b. London was in Oskalossa on
business Monday. e
Geo. E. Taylor Of Oskaloosa was in our
city Tuesday.
Rev. VIM. Williams has purchased
James Coins toosorial paslor. Mr.. Coins
will leave shortly fo1 his home in Stan
ton, Va.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Remember that if you receive the
BYsTANDER and are not a subscriber,
do not think that we will ask you to
pay for it because it is simply sent to
you as a sample copy for you ITO read.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

The Iowa Democrats have got so
corrupt that uncle Horace Boies
has left them. The brains of the
Populists statesman will not be able
to grasp the reason why he left.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

The dance given 1T Webster's Hall
last Tuesday was quite well attended
al enjoyed themselves till late hour
st night. It was the first dance given
this season. 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

The H. 3. s. will meet at the home
OF Mrs. r. A, Wilburn 1850 Lyon street
Thursday Oct goth. All members are
requested to be present, as it is elsc.
ton of officers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Mr.. John D. Reeler who lived here at
one time, but now successful business
man OF Mason City, visited our city last
week. seeing the sights. Mr.. Reeler is
looking we'll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Mr. B. J. Shepard of Oskaloosa is in
our city this week on Q business trip,
he visited a few days with Mr.. Richard
sons folks Of Give.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Mrs, jeff Irwin of Indianola Ia, was
visiting her sister Mrs. A. Brown on E.
Locust street. the past week, returning
home this week after having a pleasant
visit "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

A telegram just received from Pheo-
nix, Arizona stating that Miles Bell
is not expected to live. This is sad
news for his many friends here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Messrs. II. II, Lewis, VIM. Tomlin
and Frank Blagburn attended the re-
publican rally at Youngstown last
Thursday night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

While in Omaha visiting the exposi-
tion, take your meals with Mrs. j. N.
Thomas At Ms s. 14th., street. Meals
from cents up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

Invitations are out announcing the
marriage of Miss Viola jackson to Mr.
Grant Pergerson, Sunday morning Nov
ember 9th 1898, ~.z..,g g.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

The BYsTANDER is published in the
interest of the Afro American and every
colored man, woman and child should
read it, III
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

The Largest Line o. H ating
and Cooking Stoves in the city
at LEWIS e. BOTTOMS, 4l3
and AIS East Sixth Street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

5 Mr.. Marion Moore of Winterset, Ia,
spent day in our city last week. lie
contemplates returning to tho Iowa
College Of Law this winter to finish
his course.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14

lXIANTED-SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w persons In this state to manage our busi.
ness In their own and nearby counties, It is
straight $500 year and expenses -definite,
bonafide, no more, no less salary. Monthly as.
References. Enclose self addressed stamped
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-14
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Rev. J. H. Fisher, the new pastor foE
Sioux City and Yankton has taken up the
work With the determination . succeed
He is an able speaker and has made .
very favorable impression upon the people
having their hearty cooperation. There
is no reason why he should not accomp-
lish some good.
Miss Maude Poindextsr has returned
from Yankton, where she has been visit
log friends and attending the fair.
Mrs. Bertha Crawford has returned to
Moorhead, Minu., after q very pleasant
visit with her sister, Mrs. Ella Grant and
and Mrs j. Prolean.
Miss Fannie Hawkins Of st. Paul, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Goblin.
Messrs. John Williams and Robert
Rern are doing splendid bushes at thsis
restaurant.
Rev. Fisher contemplates organizing
Juvenile choir. They will sing at the Sun.
day morning SERVES.
Messrs. Emery and Woodie Smith Of
Yankton were visitors At The Carnival.
ALBA NEWS. @
Mrs. w. NJ. Nelson of Chicago left
Abba Thursday evening f'r Chicago afte.
speuding two months at the parental
home,
Mrs. josie Meadows returned home
Wednesday from Evanston ILL.,. where
she attended ths Annual Conference on
her home mission she visited number Of
the Sunday schools as Superintendent OF
the st. Paul District. She leA Friday
for Des Moines.
Messrs. Brit1on and Pearl Thomas OF
Muohakinosk spent Sunday in Albiawith
relatives and friends.
Youth and lassies gave q party at tho
home Of MIS-. G. 6. Tolson on Monday
evening The boys and girls spent tho
evening in much merrimsnt.
| At the Annual election of Sunday School
officers in the A. NJ. E. Sunday School
Miss Henerietta Jones was elected Super
intsndent; M. E. Butler. assistant; w.
Mines; Secretary. Mrs. E. Butler, treas
ure, Miss Ollie Tolson, Liberian.
Mrs. j. NJ. Williams the wife of Rev.
Williams arrived from Chicago in our
city OH Saturday morning. The members
Of the A. NJ. E. church are furnishing
their parsonage for the Rev. and wife.
A number Of the Abba young psopls
gathered At the pleasant home Of Mr..
and Mrs. H. Jones on Tuesday with a sur
prise party on Mrs. w. NJ, Nelson before
her departure to the White City. The
crowd gathered At 6 O'Clock. The svsn-
ing was we'll spent with music. singing
and converting, after which light zefsssh-
ments were served BY the members Of shs
family, assisted By Mrs. H. Snoddy.
We lied that . number of our msn ~
employed o. the Abba Canning Factory
and selling produce 10 them.
Some si the Abba young people spent
vesy enjoyable svcnlng Monday at danes
in PoIty's Hail. i.