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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23
INSIDE FA CTS.

A great deal has been said by the
leading democratic papers about the
inside facts of the management of
this war. General Grosvenor in
his speech at Fremont, on last Thurs
day gave some of these inside facts.
This bit of secret history shows that
when many of the leading democrats
and mugwump papers of this country
were criticising the action of the
president, that he was busy hurting
across the continent ammunition that
enabled Dewey's fleet to destroy the
Spanish navy in the Philippines.
This transfer of train load of am
unition from the store houses in the
East, to send to San Francisco and
from there by the Baltimore to Hong
Kong, was kept secret from the
people of this country and from tho
spies of Spain, who were very active
in getting information that might
be of benift to their government,
this fact alone demonstrated to the
people of this country the under
handed method that some of these
papers would resort to, to poison the
mines of the people against the ad-
ministration. The secret transfer
of ammunition in this and other cases
is one of the inside fact of the war,
which they are complaining of and
other inside facts related to, also
shows the method imployed to keep
down the jealousies and rivalrles
among many of the ambitious Of
hccrs. General Grosvenor speeks
almost by authority on all questions
of inside facts. He was a member
of the Ways and Means committee
of the House, and is one of the
closest friends of the President. tie
knows as much and more then any
one on the outside of the president
and his cabinet. The Generals
speech is a most timely. 1t is re-
buke to those who have tried to di-
vert the attention from the magnifl-
cent spirit in which the American
people have entered upon this War.
When the full story of the war is
written, and when the peoples fully
snformed as to the great work which,
without friction put our army on a
war footing equal to any nation in
so short time; the people will be
prouder of their country and theil
president then ever before.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23
ALBA NEWS,

Mr.. Brittian Thomas and his sister Miss
Cora Thomas of fMuchakinock visited over
sunday at the parental home.
Numerous strangers are seen on QUE
streets this week.
Mrs. Nelson return home this week
foy an extended visit in Oskaloosa.
Miss Lewis Of Keativille No., is the
guest of her aunt Mrs, Bartlett.
Mrs. Burns Of Oskaloosa stopped fos
few days at the home Of Mrs. Ward.
Rey. and Mrs. Ford left Saturday foI
Newton where he will assume the duties
as pastor of the A. NJ. f. church. Rev.
and Mrs. Ford made many friends while
in our town who regretted to see them
depart.
Rev. Williams of Chicago will assume
the duties OF the church at this place.
He preached wide awake sermon to the
young people Sunday::which was highly
appreciated by all.
Master Fred Brummer left Abba foI
Missouri Sunday to live with his father.
We find that in the two schools in our
town there are forty pupils SO going to
the Old school building aud 2 to the Grant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

There is one thing sure, if the
Negro will avail himself of the op-
portunity that this island with its
rich soil will produce. Here is a
chance for the American Negro to
be- man, to have an equal chance
as planter or in business persuit.
There he can make history for him
self and race, which has heretofore
been hampered by race prejudice,
which started in the South and is
fast spreading in the North. This
is a golden opportunity for the am
bilious young men to come to the
front and give proof to the world
that their race is capable of enter
ing places that is now filled by white
men, with the same assurance that
success will follow, and that they
are capabls Of working out the future
destiny of the race. With the
American flag planted upon the
shores of Cuba, every American can
expect protection from the strong
arm of the government. We believe
that the Drawn and brain of the Afro
American is better adapted to bring
out of the rich soils of Cuba better
results then the white man can; with
his chances as good as any man,
where race prejudice and color or
previous conditions does not exist,
where men arc measured by educa
tion, and a high moral standing and
industry with such men in the lead
the race will be sure to succeed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23
Strength of american
Power.

But few men realize the great
strength and power Of our government
until after this little unpleasantness
with Spain. In ashort time all parties
ties was forgotten and all sectionism
lost and the American citizen stood u
unit. How quick we raised an army
equipped and put them into the field
for battle, which did not disturb or
even shake the stability of our nation.
This was probably due to our free
sch ools, liberal ideas, tho freedom of
the individual and republican form of
under which manhood has
reached it's highest excelliencies. Our
strength is yet unknown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23
ed because it was believed that bis roman.
tic career would prove an impressive
lesson in American history.
BAPTIST
ASSOCIATION
The Proceedings of the
TWentiefh AunuaI
Session

The Twentieth Annual meeting Of the
Iowa Baptist Association met with the
Second church of Ottumwa on Sept, 6
The session WAS very pleasant one and
il is believed that plans are being laid fou
very successful work in the churches dur
ing the coming year. The following
officers were elected; Moderator, Rev.
D. E. Murff; Vice Moderator, Rev. J. H.
Jones Clerk, T. L. Griffith, Coz. Secrs-
tary, Rev. Burton; Treasure, Rev. Bates; /;
members OF the board. Rev. Jones and
Rev. Muse.
Rev. D. E. Muyff and j. H. Jones will
represent tho Association in the National
Baptist Convention and T. L. Griffith In
the Baptist State Convention.
The Association instructed the Exesu.
tive board and an additional committee
of two to visit Des Moines and see If
union of Baptists can be effected in the
city. The next session will be held in
Fort Madison. Four new churches were
admitted to membership. But for the
obstinate persistenoy OF one man claim
irg TO be preacher the session would
have been entirely void of ofunpleasantaess.
Resolutions were adopted favoring tsm-
perancs. encouraging education pleading
for greater missionary activities, favos-
ing better financial system and derloring
the hassy ineonsiderate calling OF preach
ers Of whose regulations the churches
are not rightly advised. Delegates were
present from Des Moines. Colfax, Evans,
Fishville, Youngstown, Fort Dodge,
Muchakinock, Evans, Ottumws. Ksb,
Centervills, Hitemsn, Charlton, Keosaqua
Mt. Pleasant, Burlington, Davenport,
Fort Madison and Keokuk.
9he sessions of the Ministers and Daa-
cons Union and Of the Womsn's Home
and Foreign Mission Convention were
not without interest. The Women's Con-
Yention sent IS 90 to the National Con-
vention for foreign missions. Miss Eu-
nice Wilson Of Burlington is President Of
the Womsn's Convention and Rev. M. J.
Burton of the Minister'S Union.
The thanks OF the Association were
rendered the pastos and people Of Ottum-
va for their generous hospitality to oil
the delegates, also q vote Of thanks was
rendered the Ottumwa Courier feD solio-
iting news Of ouy proceedings aud pub
fishing them in fair and unprejudiced
manner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. Coalson left on
the early train Tuesday morning for
Omaha, where they will spend the week
visiting the great Expedition and other
places that will please the eye. Mr..
Coalson is Governor Shaw's messenger,
and as the Governor and his staff are
visiting there on Iowa day, Mr.. Coal
son will assist them in representing
the grand old state of Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23
CITY FESTIVITIES
FOR OCTOBER.

The progresss of the Semi Om-Sed
committee has been highly satisfactory
to the citizens of Des Moines and we
are now to have one of the best city
festivities that our state ever had, or
probably ever held in the west. The
street parades will be magnificent: also
the floral parad. the battle OF Manila
and the great races, where $4,000 has
been given for prizes. All these attrac-
tions are of the highest grade and
special preparations are being made to
make every part Of the seni-om-sed a
grand success. The festivities opens
October the Sd and last one week. "A
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23
REMEMBERED
IN STONE
FRED DOUGLASS HONORED
Monument to the Negro Lead
or is Unveiled in Rochester
--lmposing Cermonies and
Distinguished Cuests--HiS
Statue in Bronze.

Rochester, N Y, Sept. IA The cere-
monies connected with the unveiling of
the Frederick Douglass monument in this
city took place to-day and proved to be
one of the most interesting and impress
sive events in the history Of Rochester.
Among the promiuens visitors were Gov.
Black of this state, ex-Gov. z. B. Pinch
back of Louisiana, T. G. Dency, collector
Of customs at the port of Wilmington S.
G; Thomas Fortune, editor Of the New
York Age, leading paper published In
the interests of the colored race in this
country; William Doyham, ex-United
States minister to Haiti; James A. Nells,
editor ofa prominent negro in Phila-
delphia; Col Larson of Washington, Ed
isor Perry Of the Philadelphia Tribune and
all the surviving members Of Frederick
Douglass immediate family, including
his widow, children and grandchildren.
Letters of regret were received from tie
United States Senator Thomas c. Plat
of this state, United States Senator Will
lam E. Chandler of New Hampshire, the
Hon. John Wanamaker Of Philadelphia
and other prominenb persons.
PARArE pRECEDEs UNWILLING.
Preceding the exercises there was q
parade, composed Of Lending colored So
cietics, under the direction of N. P. Pond
The exercises at the monument took place
at 10 80 A. NJ, consisting of the raising
of the American flag, followed by the
bands playing 1.-The Star-Spanged Ban
ner," the audience uniting in singing the
chorus. An address was given by Bishop
Alexander Walters of New Jersey, one OF
the best known bishops of the African
Methodist Episcopal church. A song
compose for the occasion by the Rev. E.
Alsnzo Scott of Zion church Of this city,
entitled "His Name Shall live Forever y
was sung and the statue was unveiled BY
Miss Gertrude Aleath Thompson of Roch'
ester. This programme closed the exer
cises at the monument.
Exercises OF q literary and musical char
scter occnred at Fitzhugh hall se 2:3(
O'Clock. Addresses were made by Gov
Frank Black, ex-Gov. PinchbaolS of Louis
lana, Miss Susan b. Anthony who fo
many years was an intimate friend of ant
os-worker with Frederick Douglass
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

The republicans carried the state
in 1897 by thirty thousand plurality
and the outlook is still brighter now.
There is no reason to expect any
thing lesss than solid republican
delegation from this state in the
next congress with such strong men
as Hull, Hepburn, Henderson, Dol
live and Lacy, aad the rest equally
as strong for the republicans, to be
defeated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mr. Lee Blagburn, who has been i'm
ployed by the Curtis Stream Drug Co.,
for several month, has been promoted
and now has charge of the soda foun-
tain, which was due to his honesty. in
tegrity and close attention to business.
Lee is one of Des Moines best young
men, and no doubt will make his mark.
We congratulate him. and only wish
that more of our young men would do
likewise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23
There is one fact that should

There is one fact that should be
remembered by every republican in
the Sixth Congressional district, and
that fact is that General Weaver be-
longs to the same band of calamity
howlers and Free Sslverites that
"Pitchfork" Tillman and William
Jennings Bryan belongs to.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23
BOONE DOINGS,

Rev. Roy Of Fyazer was in the city
Monday.
Miss Griffin Of Quincy ILL.,, was Boone
visitor this week.
Mr.. J. T. Washington took a trip to
Des Moines Sunday and reports an excel
lent time.
Mr.. E. NJ. Hendrick the delegate from
Frazer made rousing speech at the con-
vcntion Thursday.
Mr. Simon L. Terry was elected as one
of the assistant editors Of the High school
Review. Mr.. Tersy is a member Of the
junior class and he will certainly strength
en- the editorial staff of this able journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

The p. L. D. literary will meet with
Mrs. Waricks 776 Ninth street Septem-
Der Goth. The program is as follows:
Quotations, Tennyson: Instrumental
Solo, Della Comley: Paper, What
Bepifit will the American Negro De-
rive from the part he took in the late
war with Spain," Farnk Blag gburn: Dis
cussed by the members; Journal, l. E..
Williamson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Do you want to show your race pride
and assist in opening up places in some
of the leading stores, for your boys
girls? Then you should patronize the
stores that advertise through the col
umns of the Negro journals. They are
your friends, and want your patron
age. Make the start and it will be the
right step in the right direction.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mesdames Il. j. Holmes and johnson
and Mr.. Wm Fletcher returned Tues
day evening, after very pleasant visit
in Nebraska. When they arrived in
Lincoln they found Mrs. Fletcher's
sister very sick, SO much SO that Mrs.
Fletcher could not company her hus-
band on his return home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mrs. Fannie McClain, return to her
home in Macon Mo. last Saturday after
a very pleasant visit whit relatives and
friends. for the past two weeks, she
is so we'll please with our city, that she
contemplates making this her home in
the near future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

The Hon. Geo. II. Woodson, of Much
akinock, was an over Sunday visitor in
our city, in speaking of Miss Porter's
work he says that she is good teach
er, and is having wondeful success, and
the people all like her, and her work is
satisfactory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mrs. Matilda Golden and her grand
daughter, Edith Stanton, went to
Omaha the first of the week to visit
with her daughter, Miss Eva Robinson,
who has charge of the ladies parlors in
the Iowa building on the Exposition
grounds; and the other attractions as
well.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

The invitation are out, announcing the
marriage of Miss Clarinda A. Smith, to
Mr.. James James, at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Moss
sol S. e. Sixth steet Thursday Septem-
Der Goth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Williams of
GOA Eighth stl Get, entertained few of
their friends at dinner Tuesday in
honor of Mrs. Williams of Cherokee,
Iowa. A visit to the pleasant home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams is always a
source of pleasure to their many
friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

The Rev Francis j. Peterson aud the
Rev. j. James, have exchange place
with each other, the Rev. James will
90 to Monmouth Ill. and Rev. Peterson
will 90 to Mt. Pleasant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

The political argument among the
popocrat side walk statesman is at
stand still, as the condition of the
country contridict all their former
arguments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

1,.NrED-sEyERAL TRUSTWORTHY
w nersons in this state to manage our busi'
ness in their own and nearby counties. 1t Is
mainly office work conducted at home. Salary
Straight 5000 year and espensMssmaeeffnssts' AZ
patarences Enclose self addressed stamped
envelope, Herbert E. Hess, Prest., Dept. d.
Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Messrs Gipson and Duglas, who play
ed several engagements at the Ogden
fair with their minstrel company says
the show business is good. They will
60 out again in about ten days with a
large company, and they will need a
few more good men. Call on them or
drop them postal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

The Stewardess Board of the A. M.
E. church will give an entertainment
Thursday October 9th, in the church
parlors, where they will serve supper
at o'clock. Ice cream and other re-
freshments will also be served. A good
supper for Is cents.
MRS. JULIA TAYLOR, President.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mrs. j. r. Blagburn left for Omaha
Tuesday, to visit the Exposition; while
there she will be the guest of Mrs.
Overall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

While in Omaha visiting the exposi-
ton, take your meals with Mrs. j. N.
Themas at 113 S. 14th., street. Meals
from cents up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Rev. Lomack returned to the city
last Saturday, after an absence OF
several weeks. He is much improved
in health. and claims his trip did him
much good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mrs. Emma johnson will return Sat-
urdav. after a two weeks visit with
her uncle's family, Mr.. Charles Perger-
son of Davenport; she also visited
friends in Rock Island.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

You can get board and rooming at
Mr.. W. X. Perry's while in Oskaloosa,
Ia, at 2l6 N. A street. Give them a
call,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

The Rev. Mayo, baptist missionary
of Baltimore, Nd, is in the city hold,
ing series of meetings at the Frs.
African Baptist church, corner OF
School and B streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mrs. C, 3. Woods was taken seriously
ill last Saturday, and the symptoms
of her illness was of such a nature as
to demand the closest attention OF the
attending physician.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mrs. Ella Smith was among the num-
ber that went to Omaha this week to
see the sights of the great Exposition
city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Henry started
on their journey Wednesday for San
Francisco, with q view of locating
there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

St. Paula. NJ. E.'Sunday School rails
ed over SO. 90 for endowment purposes,
which will go to Wilberforce College.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mrs. Robt. Raikes is an Omaha visitor
this week. She will visit the Trans
Mississippi Exposition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Straughter has
returned to the city after an absence
of several months in Shenandoah.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

buy your Drugs at Curtis Stream
Ar Ag store, where Lee Blagburn can
Evait on you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Miss Georgia Taylor, received lovely
box of peaches. sent to her by Mrs. c.
Midget of Chlllacothe Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-09-23

Cupid, has it that one of our young
widows, is to soon change her name.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-15

The Robbers Roost gang have
met their waterloo this time. Few
if any have sympathy for the out
laws no matter what treatment
they receive at the hands of the
people. They have been terror
to the people who live near their
hiding place, and the obstruction
of the gang has come none to soon
If they are not all killed for their
horrid deeds, they ought to be
put in safe keeping for the rest Of
their days on this earth.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-15
MaSss<MET1EEK OF d.
nzUIAn. PRESS
NYS/AS SOCIATION =
Sentimen. Cha n red

AT the time Hon. F j. Cannon
left the St. Louis convention he
had large following of what is
known as silver republicans of
this state. These were very loud
in singing his praises before the
people, and at that time would
have doae any thing for him.
But it appears a reaction set in
at the time he voted aginss the
new tariff Dingley bill. This
has placed Frank in most undes-
ireable position for lie election
In the first place he lost many
of his strongest friends when he
went out of the ST. Louis conven
ton, and in the second place hi
vote in the senate against the tar
iff bill, caused break away iron
him by thousa nds of his silver SUI
porters of this state, and these NV,
elements againct him it looks al
most impossible for him to stan'
the slightest show for re election
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-15

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Props. Tole d
o.
We the undersigned, have known L
J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
,nsiness transactions and financially
bic to carry out any obligation made by
.heir firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan 4 Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-15
Have made a Start

Chairman los. >-ippman of the
silver republicans has opened head
Quarters at the Atlas Block. MIR
Lippman says the silver republi-
cans voted for Bryan in 1896 and
not for Democracy. and declares
they have lost all faith in the
party for silver. He will call a
meeting of the silver state COM
mittee about April 5th
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-15

Editor John Meteer of Richfeld
ha4 recently received good
share of inglorious noteriety. In
his last paper he published an in
sulting burlesque petition and said
some very unsavory things about
polygamous wives AMrs. Thur
Der thought he was carrying mat
tiers too far, and, meeting him in
the postofice few days later she
pounded his face in good shape.
We have no symphty for the
vanquished editor in this case his
article merited such reward.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-15

Fifty million is the sum appro-
preated for national defence. This
bill went through both houses of
Congress with whoop which in
dicated how easily it is to max e
Legislation when the president
and both houses are in accord.
The quickness of of the passage
of the bill is unparalleled, and is a
source of satisfaction to the whole
people of this republic.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-15

The recent snow storm is Of
unestimable value to the farmers
of this section who were feeling
blue over the dry weather. The
report from Cal. shows that they
are having dry spring and pros
poets for good beet crop fare far
from promising. They depend
almost entirely upon the rainfall
and when this is scant their crops
are poor. Our irrigation system
is far ahead of that yet we don't
feel very safe unless there is plen-
ty of snow in the mountains to
eed the irrigation streams.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1898-03-15

The Governors of Utah, Col.
and Wyo. have been holding a
meeting in Salt Lake to devise
means for getting rid of the Rob
bers Roost gang. who have been
doing much damage to the region
they invest. 1t is to be hoped
they will be made to cease their
depreations