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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07
HANNIBAL MO-, BRIEFLETS.

Mrs, Elegin is still on the sick list.
MIR. Taylor Black one of the cities we'll
known BARRIERS has moved his head
quarters, and will now be found assist
ing MIR. VIM. Hamilton on 4,h. street.
Mr.. George Smith Of Keokuk Ia,, is
here in the interest of the 5. P. Price and
Company Clock works and Manuf .cture
of X. City Mo-, rehember the address
End. door North Of the Douglass Schoul
on Williams street.
Mr.. Walter Carpenter died very sud
denly March 26th. The funeral services
were held at the A. M. f. church by Rev
j. w. Saunders.
Easter was well observed here at the
A. NJ +. church. The services iu the
morning was conducted by Rev. II, 5.
Bcal the Presiding Elder, he took his
text from the 9sh. chapter snd 3rd verse
OF st. John which he delivered very good
and SO beautifully in his digniiied manner
pictured cut the resurrection Of our Say
ior that his sermon will be long remem-
bered. The church was decorated in =
most elaborate manner with smiling
flowers OF all descridtions and tho sweet
voices Of birds and every thing appropriate
for church decoration. In the after
noon an excellent programme was rend.
cred under the management of Mrs.
Bette Woods Superintendent, will only
mention part Of the programme. the
paper On Home Mission by Miss Lulu
Lewis was very good, also paper BY
Miss 8. B. Taylor subject Africa. her
paper was certainly one Of the most inter-
csting topics OF the afternoon and she de-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07
ball last Monday night which was
largely attended.
Mrs. z. II Snulsy has released from
Michigan much improved in heath.
DUBUQUE NEWS

The Missionary Meeting was
called to order by Mrs. O. Robel
and prayer was offered by Mr..
Ellis Of Washington, u, G. The
roll was called and those present
responded with a verse from the
Scripture. Several addresses
were made and very interesting
paper was read by Mr.. William
Martin.
A six o'clock supper and social
will be given Thursday evening al
the A. M. Z. Church by the Iad>
les.
Mr.. D. Cox who has been visit
ing his parents and friends in
Burlington, has returned.
Miss Bessie Arrand of Galena il
the guest Of Miss Mab]e Bowles
for few days.
Mrs. Hobbs and Mrs. Brooks
were Sunday visitors.
Miss Blanche Martin is on the
sick list.
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Subsyibe for the Bystander.
Cecil Rhodes bnubhod.

It Is said that Cecil Rhodes once
tried to impress his Importance upon a
little German clerk in the government
Office at johannesburg and met with
signal failure. Rhodes, says the New
York Tribune, had to stand in line and
didn't like it. please attend to me at
once" he said. II can't wait" when
your turn comes, mister" mumbled
the clerk. "ConfounG you, sir! Don't
you know who I am? I'm Rhodes"
"Oh, yes, knew that, but that doesn't
worry me-" was the unrufled reply.
III you were in Cape Town I'd have
you discharged in a minute" roared
Mr.. Rhodes. Yes; have heard that
they discharged people in Cape Town
Tor doing their duty" answered the
clerk; but we ART in Cape Town;
this is a republic" Z
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

The election of John L. Thompson
on last Friday evening as member :of
the County Republican Central Com
mittee from the end. Precinct and 3rd.
Ward to fill out the unexpired term of
MIR. HASTE was victory for the race
as every colorcd man was unanimous
for Thompson also several white people
He is the only colored man on the Cen.
trail Committee and the third ever held
such place on the Committee. Thus
proves the adage is true that if the col.
ored people will only work together
quietly and honestly for their worthy
and capable men in each case they
could soon be q power in public affairs,
whenever duty calls let us be men
broad enough to lay aside petty feeling
and work for the welfare OF the race.
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BOmbarded the Idols.

This is from the I.elpsic Mission
blatt: The Maharree of Nepaul re-
Gently committed suicide in horror at
the Disagreement which an attack OF
smallpox had caused in her features.
The Maharajah, who was passionately
attached to her, first wreaked his ven
geance on the physicians who had at
tended her in her illness. Then he flew
at higher game. Out OF the great tenn
pie he brought the idols. planted can
non before them and !:ade gunners
fire. In terror at the proposed BIAS
phemy, they refused, thereupon the
Aaharajara hanged several Of them.
The survivors then submitted, and the
guns we're fired and the idols blown to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07
HOW Easter was ObSe1-
Vcd in the Capitol
City.

The T. l.; D. Literary Society
rendered a very interesting program,
at the A. M. E. church last Mon
day ever ing, to an appreciative AL
dience, every one perform their part
we'll, the papers by Mrs. Ferguson
MISS Jackson and the Mcsszs A.
Perison, {. S. Ruff, Fl. J. Pierce
and T. S. Ruff: were the production
of deep thought, the new Orchestra,
composed of DR.. Lawther, /. T..
Williamson, W. H, Warrick, Miss
Lawther and with Mrs. Coalson as
an accompanist did we'll, the address
by Raw. Reeves on the pulpit and
the pew was very good, the violin
solo by W. H. Warrick supported
by Mrs, VIM, Coalson was good ,
the solos by Mesdames ]. H. Shepard
and J. F. Blagburn were very beauti
full and we'll received. Each piece
was the production, or the work of
some Negro author.
Nearly all of the churches in the city
observed Easter Sunday in variou
ways some held sacred services, some
special song services, while others had
a programme rendered by the little
children. The Canadian Jubilee Sing
ers was the attraction at the Central
Christian church while special song
service was held at both the St. Paul
Episcopal and the Catholic. At the
A. NJ. f. church the following pro-
gramme was rendered by the children
of the Sunday School: first singing by
the choir, Address by the pastor, after
which IL song by quartet OF little
children, short Address by the Super
intendent J. II. Shepard, singing by
the little children led by Mrs. J. II.
Shepard assisted by Mrs. Eliza Bell,
recitation by Iona Sanford, Singing
by the choir, Recitation Miss Ethe
Jackson, after which Miss Eva Robin
ion sang beautiful solo. Mrs. Corlson
was the accom- PIANIST after which Mrs.
Frank Blagburn sung solo to the sat
isfaction Of all.
At the African Baptist church they
held a rally all day and Monday even
ing. The hidden hens nest entertain
ment was their attraction. it was we'll
attended and they ncted $3.50.
The East Side churches has very
Interesting programme.
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! next Sunday.
Mrs. NJ. Misely is confined to her led.
Mr.. w. Burkes is taking treatment
from q doctor III Nevada, Mo.

Editor Bystander;-Now in reguards i
electing our committeeman in the 2nc
precinct of the 3rd. ward. Friday March
3lst this goes to show that ftbe coloretj
voters would honestly and firmly stand
by any one candidate Of the colored race.
that the chances are success or nearly
SO; now there were at the polls on the
evening that Thompson was elected twen-
ty or tw.nty-one colored voters and all Of
whom stood honestly and firmly by him,
and TINS succeeded in electiDg him COM
mitteema and this is the only way in which
the c"lored r.ce can accomplish any thing
very much. Now, if the colored rice.
from now on, expect to accomplish any
thing Of very much Importance, it vii
have to entirely ignore. toyplayi
and thus get right down
business. like intelligent men. And uni /
this is done, as race, very little will b.$
accomplish. VI
JACOB HOWARD.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

The H. b. s.. reception, given at the
beautiful home Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Hamilton on 706 Walker st., Thursday
after was well attended and was quite q
swell affair The rooms were elaborately
decorated with palms, roses, caronations,
and smilax. The Misses Bess Stewart
Della Richardson snd, and Nina Haa.ilton
presiced vt the piano, while Miss Cora
Smith served frappe; and the ladies Of the
H b. s. served refreshments iu the DIM
ing room. Those who attended enjoyed
themselves immensely. and will long re-
member the II. B. s. Society.
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CLINTON ITEMS.

Mrs. NJ. o. Culberson is confined to her
home.
Aunt Liza Fairfax has returned from
Chicago where she has been spending the
winter with her daughter Mrs. William
Smith.
The anniversary OF the Fifteenth
Amendment was observed by the men,
bcrs Of the A. NJ. f. church on last Fri.
day night from 500 o'clock to Hoo, a
choice supper was served. A Aprogr"mme
was rendered which was quite interest.
ing.
Easter was observed in an appropriate
manner, the church was beautifully de-.
coratcd with greens and flowers while at
intervals the merry song Of the birds fell
upon the earth of those present, delight
full music was rendered at both morning
and evening services, while in the after.
noon the Sabbath School did its part in
making the day success by rendering a
most delight programme.
1t Is with sorrow We are called up on to
chronicle the death OF Miss Florence
Cooper at the home of her parents Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Cooper, on 10Th. avenne
at 500 o'clock Tuesday morning after an
illness of five months with consumption.
Deceased was "a years Of age. besides her
parents she leaves four brothers. Jas. W.
OF this city, b, +. of Muchakinock. Chas.
and Louis and one sister Annie of this
city.
Jesse Mitchell OF Fulton was in the city
Sunday
Mis-. Henderson is conyalescent, we are
pleased to note.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Learning is either gvod or bad ac-
eording to him that has it-an excel
lent weapon. If we'll used; otherwise
like a sharp razor in the hands OF
enild. .
Life is no idle dream, but q solemn
reality based on and encomEsssed Dy
eternity. Find out your WOrk, anu
stand to it; the night cometh when no
man can work.
All brave men are brave in initia-
tive, but the courage which enables
them to succeed where others dare not
even attempt is never SO potent a.
when it leads to entire selt-forgetful-
ness.
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! Dcs Moines had a good many promi-
ncnt visitors last Sunday. The famous
Canadian Jubilee Singers, P. G. Low
cry with the Military Band, part of
Mr.. Wril hts Nashville Students and
several ministers returning home from
the M. E. church conference in Oska-
loosa. Id
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

l.. c. Williams, Editor of the Mansas
City Messenger spent Monday in our
city while enroute from Newton to
Kansas City. He says, that he will
change the politics Of his paper to a
pure democratic organ. We hardly
deem it wise action, located where the
the Messenger is, because the democ-
racy OF Missouriis not friendly with the
Negroes, we remember the recent at
tempt to pass a GIN crow car law this
last winter.
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serves much credit. A choir was com.
dosed Of small boys and girls who at such
an early age won for themselves grand
name Miss Anna NJ. Wright q young lady
who has natural gift tor writing and
reading essays no With her orato'y held
the house spell bound until she has finish.
ed her paper. The lady in the person ol
Miss C. B, Bolden who read this excellent
paper SUBJECT The Resurrection cannot be
exce.led IN tho city. MIR. Vim. Paris
gave grand drill in the basement Of the
church Monday night
Mr.. Harris OF Paris. Mo. arrived in
the city last week to assist Warn Clay in
the barber business.
The Clover Leaf Club comdoscd OF
young men gave grand ball last Mon-
day and cake walk in addition which was
Well attended.
Darkest America appeared in our city
last Tuesday and exhibit was excellent
MIR. Vogel has some OF the best talanted
colored people upon the American stage
Rev. uelms pastor of the Sth and
Center street Bap,isv church assisted in
rendering a grand programme on Easter
paper entitled Easter was read by Mrs.
Dealey which was very good, instrument
tai music was rendered by Miss Ida
Foster young lady who is very seldom
excelled when it comes to lingering the
keys of piano or organ. a paper entAtl-
ed Christian Hope which was good, a
lovely Duet was sung by Mrs. Ida Foster
and Miss NJ. Harris. The closing te.
marks wa made by the pastor.
The finest dress lady IN onr city Easte,
wss Miss Rachel Early, her gown was so
beautiful, we'll trimmed and attractive
that she was more than charming to
every one.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

The Grand Benefit cake Walk,
which has been on foot for several
weeks, by w. NJ. Coalson, will take
place on the night of the 2oth of
this month at the MIRROR, East
Sixth and Locust St. 1t is expected
to be one of the grandest affairs that
has been given in this city. The
program will appear in the next issue
of the paper.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

&C. Lowery the leader of the Color
ed Military Band with the Georgia
Minis.ral spent Sunday in our city. MIR.
Lowery enjoys the distinction Of beng
one of the best cornetist in America
to-day he lis a young man and will
doubtless win manyshonors yet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07
THE WHITE CITY.
The Sth. Illinois mustered ont.
How Easter was observed

Inc SCn. ILLINOIS mustered Out.
How Easter was observed
Political and social votes,
On llast Monday tao 2rd. INST. the
sth. Illinois United >tetes Volunteer
was mustered out o. service, there is u
movement being made to send q dele
CATION to Washington D. G. to have
them enlisted as Il regiment in the re-
gular army with colored officers, in
sbcaking of the idea, Coronel Marshall
said be was quite sure that the rtgi-
ment would be glad to enlist regular
army. There was a banquet given
for the officers OF the sth. at the Sher-
man House last Wednesday night and
It was by far the most elaborate rccep'
ton that has been given them T.. H.
Morris was master Of ceremonies and
Mayor Young of Ohio the only coloreo
commissioned officer in the regular
army RESPONDED to toast also Jude
Carrier. Colonel Kavanaugh and Rev
y. j. Carey.
It, was so very cold here last Sunday
a person could hardly realize that 1t
was Easter, however it was very fiting.
" observed at the different churches,
at St. Thomas Episcopal, the choir
rendered some special selection and
Mr.. Holmes was the soliest. ut Quinn
Chapel in the afternoon the Kuisht
Tcmplars had their anniversary sermon
preached by the pastor and in the even.
ing the Sunday School gave q very
good programme w. d. Morgan also
sang solo, at Olivet Baptist church
the pastor preached the Easter sermon
and at night the Y. =. u. gave Il pro-
gramme that they had prepared, Miss
Howard played a beautiful cornet solo.
At Bethel church bishop Arnett preach
ed the morning service also in the even
ing the choir was at its best The
Grace Presbyterian was very artistically
decorated and the pastor preached one
of his best sermous.
The greet political strife which has
been raging here for the past six
weeks reached the climax last Tues
day when Carter Harrison was reflect
ed Mayor we are sorry to see the re-
pub lican defeated and especially to see
our worthy citizen J. c. Buclsner de-
fsated.
Z The Triangle Clue gnys an E aster
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

The Easter number of the Denver
Statesman reached our office. this week
in an entire new dress. It was very
artistically arranged and beautifully
illustrated with cuts Of public buildings
ect. of Denver. 1t was in three parts
with IL pages we'll arranged and in
every way modern which reflects much
credit to its manager. Brother Hack
ley the Bystauder congratulates you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07
Mason's New Millinery Locust st 500.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harris have moved in
from Marqnisville, and are now located in
their pleasant home 778 w, Ninth St.

NOTICE We desire TO say to those
who had intended to enter our bicy rle
contest, that we will be compel TO with
draw our offer of the wheel at this time,
for reasons that we cannot help, but may
be able in the near future, to give it TO
the one that secure the most subscribers.
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WILL BE TRIED
FOR LYCHlNG THE COLORED POST
MASTER

FOR LYCHlNG THE COLOREDPOST-
MASTER.
For the first time on record the
federal government will enter the
South and take up a lynching trial.
Fraser r. Baker after being ap-
pointed postmaster at Lake City,
S. G. was killed and the postoffice
burned by mob of citizens.
Fifteen Of the prominent white
citizens of Lake City will bo put
on trial in the United States cir
omit court this week, to answer to
the charge Of having lynched post
master Fraser B. Baker more than
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07
Bonnats and hats are ready, "Mason's"

The members of the Paul L. Dun.
bar lyceum desire thank those per-
sons who are not members of the
society, who so kindly assited us with
'ur program last Monday evening
It the a. M. f. church.
|. F.. WILLIAMSON.
Mrs. w. H. WARRICK.
Miss Err1E JACKSON
Committee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

The +. L. d. Literary will meet
April 10TH, at the home of Mrs. Lewis
Blagburn. Mr.. Frank Blagburn will
read paper On the Philippine Island
followed by general discussion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07
Mason's Best Milliners 600 Locust st.

Mr.. Z. G. McAfee our painter and
decorator has gone into business for
himself and will do all kinds Of decor
ating and paper hanging, give him
call.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Notice, to our subscribers. The By
stander's representative from this Office
will call on our subscribers next week in
the following towns, Marsha!Itown, Cde-
ar Rapids, Clinton, Moline, Rock Island
and Davenport.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Rev C. w. Holmes of Omaha, the
new pastor who has been assigned to
the Burns NJ. E. church has arrived in
our city and will preach Sunday. H"
will move his family here soon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

The Athcnian Literary Society was
well attended at the Baptist church on
School and b street. MIR. Brooks was
elected Vice-President good pro-
gramme was prepared for::next Tues
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Mr.. Bryant formally of Osceola, la
but now with the Nashville Students,
also two NOR, of the company spent
Sunday in our city visiting the Cana
dian Singers and r. &. Lowery's Milit-
ary band.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Miss Terry of Boone who has spent
all winter in Muchakinock passed
through our city Tuesday enroute to
Boone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Mrs. Josie Meadows has returned
from visit to her home in Abba and
has resumed her studies in Music ut
Highland Park College.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

The II. B. $. will meet at the home
Of Mrs. G. w, Denny Thursday the II,
A social meeting will be held, and Mrs.
Smith will make short talk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Mr.. Fred Branch of Des Moines who
was with the Sth. Illinois Infantry
has returned and will make this his
future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Mr.. Herbert Jacobs our foreman was
sick few days the past week, but is
able to be in the office again.
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CITY NEWS
Mason New Millinery 600 Locust st.

Mr.. Reese of Oskaloosa Is in our city
on business this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Mr.. james Watson's little infant child
died last Sunday and was buried Mon
day at the Woodland cemetery.
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Mason's Price Will please you.

Miss Grace Smith left last Wednes-
day for her old home in Keboka, Mo. y,
to visit awhile.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Edward Weeks of Ames came d.,wn
to spend Sunday with his relatives re-
turning Monday morning.
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Rheumatism Cured.

Nv wife has used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatis,eswith great relief
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Latest styles lowest prices Mason's 600
LOCUST street.
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Latest styles lowest prices Mason's 500
Locust street.
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We had the largest snow storm East
er Sunday then was ever known by
the citizens of Des Moines.
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Bonnets and hats arc ready "Mason's'
Keep Quiet

and use Cham berlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy for all pains TO
the stomach and ell unnatural loosen
css of the bowels. It always cures
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-07

Sunday did not seem like an Easter
Sunday to the Iowa people.
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Mrs. r. N. Hyde has been a sufferer
from neuralgia the past week, but is
better.
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Mason's Prices will pc .se you.

Little Ada Hyde has been quite sick
but is much better at present.
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Committee.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1899-09-08
hits AND MISSES" GONE.

This weeks Grafton Rrecord announ-
ces the withdrawal of Ed. H. Pierce from
the editorship of that paper, the paper
passing to the control of A. L. Woods
with whom Mr.. Pierce has been associat-
ed. Mr.. Pierce has always made the
Record a model local newspaper, in print
and prose, and has established wide
reputation as an unique humorist in his
s. Hits and Mrs. It's stated in the an
nouncement Of the change that Mr..
Pierce will at times contribute to the
Record, and it is fervently hoped that
"Hits and Mrs. will sometimes be heard
from.
Mr.. Woods has had much Journalistic
experience and has given ample evidence
in the past Of his ability to run good
paper. The PIONEER EXPRESS gives its
best wishes to Mr.. Woods in his efforts,
and to Mr.. Pierce in whatever he NAV
undertake.