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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

E. church.
Rev. P. P. Taylor made his semi
monty visit to Clinton last week, re-
turning to Davenport Saturday even
ing. @
Mrs. c. ". Bush is entertaining
Mrs. S. w. Clark of Cincinatti, Q.
These ladies have not met for over 80
years, having been school girls to-
gether. The meeting Is indeed q pleas
ant one.
A most enjoyable missionary meet
ing was held on Sunday afternoon at
Bethel church. A choice program OF
music and addresses were rendered
by some of the leading white ladies OF
Clinton. A number of person enrolled
their names for membership when the
society is organized, which we are told
will be at a date in the near future.
Mr.. j. l.. Thompson, representative
of the Bystander, was welcome visi-
tor in Clinton last week.
J. T. Culberson has beautified his
Fourth street confectionery with
paper and paint.
Messrs. J. N. Hancock and F. E. Nc
Neil, the popular Fifth avenue con-
fectioners are making preparations for
a lousy season in thci: line.
J. T. Culberson has been quite busy
of late papering and straigtening up
his Tenth avenue residence in general
We hope Tom is not going to do any
thing rash, though things look sus'
picious. ~ ..--
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
SHALL .COLORKD MINERS
JOIN THE UNION.

This question often comes up
whenever there is a strike going on
orin contemplation. Shall the col
ored minor join the Union League
Of Miners? We hardly think that
the time is yet ripe for the few coll
ored miners to join the white Union
Of Miners. It may be all right in
the future but not at present, because
it was these labor unions, both skill
cd and unske lied, that drew the col
or line and shut the colored man
out. Those unions have repeatedly
said by actions and words that they
do not want the c0lored man in the
union, except that they can use him
to further their interest. They have
said that they don't wish to associate
with him, or work with him, but
here recently since they see that the
col0red miner and oolored labor is
becoming employed, and more val
liable to the operators they now wish
and even ask them to join the union.
It is true that some may say that the
operators would not employ US if
they were not forced to, and they
only use US as a tool to break up
strikes. Which is true in many in
stances, yet there are few places
We have been kept indefinitely, and
thus degree by degree we have
steadily gained a foothold, until
now we have something near 5000
permanent colored miners in the
Iowa coal fields. Therefore we
hardly think it 4 safe step to join
the union that was once our bitter
est enemy and would be to-day if
they .could be successful in their
strikes without the Negro miner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
IlNHClMAN
TREA TlNENT.

The government and American
christians can talk about the iu-
human treatment of Cuba by Spain,
the horrors of the Russian serfs and
peasants, the cannibals and head
hunters of Simona, and the shock
ing butchery of Americans; but what
think you about the United States
suffering her own cstizens to be hung,
butchered and the body burned,
the crisping parts Of the charred
body cut in pieces and sold as souyi-
.ners7
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
THE CANADIAN JUBILEE SING
EpC


ERS. Ill.,.
The famous Canadian Jubilee Sing
ers, who have already visited our city,
made a good impression, have made
a tour across Iowa to Omaha, and is
now crossing the state over the north
ern part over the Chicago and North
Western railway. Everywhere they
are meeting with large houses OF the
best class of people, and their high
work and superior skill is much ap-
plauded every evening. Such COM
pany as the Canadian Singers cannot
be praised too highly for their hon
esty, refinement, culture, and high
grade work will do more to elevate
our race and give the race its right
place iii society than many other
cheaper plays.
Their route of travel Is as follows:
April 29th, at Muscatine, Iowa; May
LIST, at Davenport, Iowa; May I'd, at
Rock Island, ILL.,; May 4th, at Fulton,
ILL.,; May 5th at Clinton, Iowa; May
9Th, at Lyons, Iowa; May 9Th, at Sa-
wanna, ILL.,; May 9th, at Dubuque,
Iowa; May 10th, at Manchester, Iowa;
May 18th, at independence, Iowa; May
18th and 18th at Waterloo, Iowa; May
18th, at Cedar Falls.
This company plays exclusively un-
der the auspices Of some church or
religious body, and their imperial Or
chestra is simply superb.
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u YNOHING IN THE SOUTH

The recent Iynching in the South
land, especially in Georgia and the
Carolinas, Of colored people who
lis accused Of crime without trial,
evidence, or facts except the mere
accusation, has become stencil up,
on our civilization and damable
curse on our vaunted humanity.
The horriable death in which those
Georgian friends and hell hounds
perpretrated last Monday in New
nan, Ga, is the basest and most
atrocious known to criminology in
civilized country. Is this civiliza-.
tion? sthis Americas justice?> Is
this humanity? Are those white
people insane? Has mercyded from
our land2s Has the lips Of the min-.
listers and other christian beings been
closed? Were America fighting the
Spaniards to free Cuba from bar
barous treatment Of Spain; what
think Spain Of our barbarous treat
ment Of our own citizens? Why are
we now fighting the natives 10, 900
miles away in the Philippine Islands
trying to force our flag and banner
over them to civillze them, if the
action Of the Southern States is civil
.lation then away with such govern
lment. s
a nation that cannot or will not
protect its citizens in time of peace
has no right to ask its citizens to
protect it in time Of war. If these
Southern brutes who are not fit to
live or even dwell in hades, are not
punished and their frishtful crimes
stopped by our government, then we
had better close the school house,
burn the books, tear down the
churches, and admit to the world
that Anglo Saxon civilization is a
failure. We cannot find words
strong enough to express our con-
demnation on those Southern fends,
they are q disgrace to our country,
and the human race.
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OUT IN ONE ROUND,

Joe Walcot, the colored Welter
weight of Boston, puts Dan Creedon
the Australian middle weight to
sleep in the first round last Wednes-
day evening, at the Lenox Athletsc
club of New York. The fight was
a fair straight one. The defeat was
great surprise to all the pugulist,
as it was to be 20 round battle and
the Australian was HEAVIER in weight,
taller in height and was considered
better from a scientific point.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
THE STRIKE

The coal operators Of Polk county
are suffering a strike of all their
miners except few colored miners.
They are asking raise in wages and
only 8 hours work per day. OF
course there is no class of laborers
that deserve better pay or shorter
hours then the American miners, for
their work is so hard and the danger
of life so great, the man that works
beneath the bowels of the earth
should be well paid, protected and
cared for. They like any other
class Of laborers have right to
make their demands and they should
be granted if reasonable, just and
consistant with what is right between
employer and employee.
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solved that the Light House Society Of
which he was Vice President and worthy
member do hereby express our great loss,
and also our sincerest sympathy for his
bereaved family; Brother Henry Martin
being guided BY the eternal light house
is now safe on the other Les.
Little Helen Martin is on the sick list
at this writing.
The Dramatic club met this week with
Mrs. Mary Bovlin.
The s. s. concert will bs given 1t the
church the fourth Of May. Re sure and
attend. s.5x
The Canadian Jubilee singers appeared
al st. Paul's NJ. E. church Wednesday
evening. giving one of their pleasing en-
tertainments. The male quartette could
not be beat.
The Dixie Concert Co., formally known
as the Arnold Jubilee Singers are now
making successful tour through Minne-
sofa and Wisconsin. .t
Rumor has it that Mr.. q. B. Claire our
efficient day jailer at the Police Station 10
about to be succeeded BY some one else.
We trust however the report is not true.
as Mr.. G. has been on the force about
seven years, and always gave satisfaction.
Mrs. s. L. Persons still continues to re-
main ill. We hope for her speedy re-$E
covery. .
It is house cleaning time and every one I
seems to be busy.
The 8. s. Board meets Thursday even-
ing with Mrs. Ben Hawkins Of Seventh
avenue.
Our scholars are having examination.
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this year it will exceed all former
fairs, as their premium list is larger
and no entry fee will be charged,
There will be many attractive feat
ures and all who can should attend.
"A very attrctive and interesting
feature will be "a Century Closing
Exposition which will show the
progress made in a century. We
will give our readers more about the
fair later.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
rheumatism Cured.

=, Nv wife has used Chsmberlain's Pain I
Balm for rheumatism with teat relief
and / can recommend 1t as splendid
liniment for rheumatism and other
household use for which we have found
it valuable.-W. J. CUYLER, Red Greed,
N. Y. s,s
Mr.. Cuyler is one Of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one OF the
most prominent men in this vicinity.
w. G. PH1PPIN, Editor Red Creek Her s
aid. For sale by all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

al The Rev. Timothy Reeves has been
quite sick this week, so much SO that
he has been confined to his bed, under
the care Of his physician. His many
friends believe that with good care he
will soon be out again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

Miss Louisa Mason Of Mount Pleas
ant is visiting in our city with her
sister, Mrs D. Bonner at 93S w. 18th
street. Miss Mason is an intelligent
young lady, . graduate from the Mt.
Pleasant school, also q teacher Ia Mis-
souri, and our worthy agent at Mount
Pleasant.
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+ CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN.
Mr.. Geo. Martin has LETT our city for
Chicago.
Mrs. John Van Camp is enjoying .
visit from her nephevs. the Messrs Jet
Of Michigan. 81 ss4
The Light House Society met the 2lst
with Mr.. and Nrs. o. B. Claire. A most
enjosable meeting was had. The. follow.
ing resolutions were adppted:
Whessas, God IA hiss vise providence
has taken nom ourf anks Q Pscpls at3
large. and VA 9lsas No 49, = smanso
worth snd lIiusncs, - 4 thsreloss
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/ TOKEN TO MOTHER.

(By James Tracy Young, DeS Moines, IOWa.)
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And time since then has rolled It's years
And m .rked them on my brow,
Yet have often thought Of thee,
I'm thinking Of thee now. 4
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Aud kissed me iu your pride.
Then brightly was my heart lit up 81
With hopes 81 future JOY:
While YOUR bright fancy, honors wove,
TO deck your darling boy.
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Your hone. your trust was there,
Fond memory brings your parting
words, Il
While tears rolled down yeur cheek:
Thv long, last, loving look told more,
Then even words could speak.
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To sooth me witha tender word,
Or cool my burning brow.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

V Fred Douglass, was arrested last
Tuesday on . warrant sworn out by
Mrs. Carter, charging him with cruel
" and inhuman treatment, Mrs. Carter
is more than 70 years old, and she
had to go to court for protection.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
OTTUMWA BRIEFS.

Sunday was quarterly meeting day and
Presiding Elder Bundy was present. The
mseting was not very well attended en-
account Of the Gather.
Mr.. Foots aud grandson Fal. Black
spent several days in Abba last week.
John Bradshaw Of Mahara's Minstrel
was in the city Friday visiting relatives
and friends. He rejoined the minstrel at
Abba.
Ed. Hall is on the sick list. '-a. a..
Miss Flornce Page and Mr.. c. King
we're married last Wednesday evening at
the home of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. Page on N. Wapello street. by
Rev. Alexander. NJ. King left Friday
for Chicago. Mrs. King will leave Wed
nesday. They will make Chicago their
home. -y4
The /. B. w. R. c. met with Mrs.
Fowler, Friday, April 14th, and after
an interesting program was completed,
the following officers were elected:
Mrs. A. B. Taylor, president; Mrs.
Henry Elliott, vice president; Mrs.
Stella Davis, secretary; Mrs. L. M.
Shelton, assistant secretary; Mrs.
Alexander, chaplain; Mrs. Dodd, treas
urer; Mrs. Page, critic; history teach
ers, Mesdames L. M. Shelton, Y.
Bradford: chorister, Mrs. Morris.
The retiring president, Mrs. Woods,
made her final address as president,
which was responded to by the newly
elected president, followed by each OF
the new officers. Next Friday, 21st,
with Mrs. Elliott, the club will dis
cuss why Have We No Representa-
tive in the Business Affairs of the
City?'' Mrs. Elliott will open the dis
cussion.
A lengthy program has been as
! signed. q,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

Mrs. Ruth Richardson, of Davenpart
the Grand Matron Of the Grand Court
of II. j., is in the city, on her annual
tour visiting the Courts throughout the
state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
ALBIA NEWS.

Mrs. James and little girl of Oska-
loosa, were the guests of Mrs. Susie
Snoddy over Sunday of this week.
Madam Myra Jones and Mrs. George
Hollingworth are quite ill at their
respective homes at this writing.
Mr.. E. Martin Of Garden Grove, Wis
tied over Sunday in our city.
The quarterly meeting held at the
A. M. E. church this quarter, was very
successful spiritually and very good
financially. Elder Jason Bundy was
called to Ottumwa to assist the quar-
terly meeting at that city. While two
ministers and the friends and members
of the Hocken Valley church assisted
Rev. Williamson in his meetings.
On May 7th there will be several
ministers from surrounding towns In
vited to our city to hold meetings.
Mrs. r. H. Williamson was called
to Chicago, to the bedside OF her
daughter this week. who is reported
quite sick. 53s5
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NJ MUCHAKlNOCK NEWS.

Henry Farrer Of St. David, III, IS visit
ing friends and relatives at this writing.
w. h. London after being absent from
the store one week on account OF sickness
has resumed work. 81 s!3
Mrs. Fannie Jones and her daughters
Deliah and Tabitha, went TO Virginia
Tuesday on account Of i'll health.
Mr.. Geo. H. Woodson entertainsd 1t
dinner Sunday Mr.. Young and vile of /
Oskaloosa, Mr.. Johe Wilson and vile
Miss Sarah Porter and Mr. s. jos Brown
and Miss Susie Wilson.
The o. H. 8. Minstrel showed 70 :
crowded house Tuesday evening. 50
The Baptist church has postponed their!
baptiziog until the second Sunday IN
May.
The Odd Fellows lodge will turn ont
the Is Sunday in May. The band has
been engaged and will furnish mu.lc for
the occasion. 4 s S25s
COUNCIL BLUFFS.
Mr.. Edward Burk who has been very
sick for nors than q month. 10 st this
writing very low; friends and acquainten-
ces from all parts Of the city are calling to
see him at his home, Sixteenth and Broad
way. '9 --, Il sj...
Miss Arvilla Chesney who has been
very sick, is able to be cut again !: and
showed her thanks to the Great Physician
by attending Sunday School with her first
strength The Lord has promised to heal
il We ask.
Rev. January has carried on his meet
ing with untiripg efforts and tie warning
has been hearlded to the unbeliever, and
tn christian has been made stronger.
Miss Minnie Grenn united with the
church by christian experience, she is :
very faithful young christian.
Sunday April the 3oth is rally day-Rev.
Adams Of the First Baptist church Of
Omaha will preach at $3.50. Come and
hear. and see, and give. n,
| There were 10 members ofths 5. School
present last Sunday and three visitor, who
were Miss Hawkens, Mnsdames McRrayen
and Black. They expressed their delight
at the meeting and promised to return.
The members of the Effort club desire
to unite in an effort to help repair the
chapel, and in order to bring young and
old togather they propose to give Calleo
love feast. The tickets ofcalico will bs oa
sale by May 9Th, in the hands Of tho Presl'
dent, Mr.. j. Banks, the Vice President,
Miss Martha Nealy and who ever they
app int. The date aud place will be an
nounced at church Sunday, also the rules
governing the feast.
Sunday will be the first Of the new preach
er's labor as pastor in charge, and he has
something good to tell you; come and see.
The Missouri river is rising very fast At
thi, writing, and caused much damage. !,
Hundreds Of people flock to the bridge to
see her in her anger.
The reason you don't know the news
lis because you don't read the Bystander.
The reason you are selfish is because you
don't ask your neighbor TO subscribe and
pay for the best baper west Of Chicago for
the mo 'ey. 8 - s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

The P. Z. D Lyoeum will meet with
Miss Josie Rivers Monday evening, at
1922 West sth street. There will be
election Of officers.
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Agnes, the daughter Of Rev. and
Mrs. Reeves, was sick the first Of the
week, but is better at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

Invitations have been issued for the
grand May Soiree to be given by the
Esmeralds Terpsichorean club Friday
evening May 18th At Cycling Hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

DIED-On last Sunday, the little 4
year old child of lMr. and Mrs. Noah
Battle who lives on B street. The
funeral was held at the house Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28
Miss Ollie Smith, one q Ottumw1s
charming young ladies, i visiting in.
our city, the guestsof her bro ther VIM.
Smith.

The wedding bslls are to ring in june.
This time West Side society gentle.
man will lead the lacy to the sitter.
We will Lot you guess who it is.
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Excursion Tickets
to Marshalltown,

Excursion Tickets
to Marshalltown,
via the North Western Line, will be
sold ct reduced rates from stations In
Iowa, April 81 and 90. limited 70 April
"a, inclusive, on account Of State B. Y
r. u. Apply to agents Chicago 4
North Western R'y. A
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

Clarnce Eariy, write from #. Apache
Arizona to his father, stating that they
are 90 miles from the railroad, thst
there is not much out there but sol
diers and Indians, he says II = Z beau..,
tiful place, buildings and rooms are
very nice, and 70 far they are well
Please with the life Of : regular soldier.
DIED On last Monday, Mrs. Mar.
guret Bush, at her home on 2. Free-.
mont street, after having been sick :
long time. She was : constant mem
ber Of the Baptist church (whits), from
where til funeral was held Thursday
afternoon 1t E. Seventh and Des Moines
streets Baptist church conducted BY
Or. j. Dulin. Mrs. Bush was, SO
years old and leaves three children, one
Mrs I. N. Lewis, Isaac and
Frank all living in the city. and q
of friends to mourn her loss.
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IONA SI,AI,E FAIR.

The 45th annual State Fair will
be given On the fair grounds at Des
Moines, August a5th TO- September
and inclusive. Last year the Al9fi..
cultural Society did not give ! fair
owing 10 TIC Omaha Exposition, but
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-04-28

Mrs. B. ]. Holmes, will entertain the
Ladies' Afternoon Social Club, and
their husbands, Wednesday evening
May 3nd.
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BURNED B 70
THE STAKE.
H orri,a ! Bile D cath Of
Sam Hose. a Colored
Man Ia. BY The Hands q
of anlnfuriated Mob.

Newman, Ga. April lin the pres
ence of nearly 1000 people who sent
aloft yells Of defiance and shouts Of
joy, Sam Hose, colored, who commit
ted two OF the basest acts known to
criminology, was burned at the stake
in q public road one and one-half miles
from here yesterday afternoon.
Before the torchswas applied to the
pyFe, the man was deprived Of his ear,
fingers, and other portions of his anat-
omy. The IMAM pleaded pitifully for
his life, while the mutilstion was going
on, bat stood the ordeal Of fire with
surprising fortitude.s Before the body
was cool, it was cut to pieces, the bones
were caushed into small bins and even
the tree upon which the wretch met
his fate was torn up and dispensed Of az
souvenirs.
The Negroes heart was cut in several
pieces as was also his liver. Those un.
able to obtain the gtastly relics direct,
paid their more fortunate possessars
extravagant sums for them. Small
pieces Of bone went for rs cents and q
bit of the liver orisply cooked sold for
10 .cents. AS soon as the Negro was
seen to be dead, there was tremen-
cous struggle among the crowd which
had witnessed his tragic end to secure
souvenirs. A rush was made for the
stake and those near the body were
forced against it and had to fight for
their freedom. Knives were quickly
produced and the body was soon dis
membered.
STRICKLAND LYNCHED.
His Fingers and Ears Cut Off Before
He is Landed Into Eternity.
Palmetto, Ga, April 24.-The body OF
Lige Strickland, oolored, implicated BY
Sam Hose in the killing Of Alfred Gran
ford, was found swinging to limb OF .
tree mile from town this morning.
His ears ard fingers had been cut off
and on his body was pined placard
bearing these words:
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lauI1N1,oN.

A most enjoyable social was given
on Tqesday evening FOR the benefit Of
the steward department. Asof the a. NJ.
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JONAS LEADING CoLoRED PAPER
CIX NEWS
Subsribe for the Bystander.
Quarterly meeting at the A. N. 2.
church May the 7th. 81. ;.5 .s Ss
Mrs. Annie Hall, has been very sick
the past week, but she is convalescent
at thisstime.

While in the city, Mrs. Richardson
waa the guess Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Blagburn. "a
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Miss Zoe Richardson, our stenogra-
pher, Is spending . few days at her
home in Give. 3