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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
The Senatorial Question

The Senatorial Question
The contest Tor U nited State Senator
to succeed Hon John II. Geaf is be-
coming quite lively little contest.
Thus for only two candidates are in
the field with but slight possibility for
any other man to enter even though
some would like to enter. Hon. John
Fl. Gear of Burlington and Hon. Albert
B. Cum,nins of Des Moines. A few
months ago it looked as though Senator
Gear would become his own successor,
but since the nominations and election
nevelopments show that MIR. CumminS
is likely to become his successor. One
thing at least has recently developed
that the masses of common people
drought the State are for the Des
Moines man. MIR. Cummins incorpol-
ate some of the best qualities and will
if elected make the best represeative
and one of the most eloquent states
men ever sent from the West to the
upper.house of Congress. He was
born of poor parentage::and by his own
energy honesty and ability has worked
up degree by degree until to-day is
perhaps the best all round lawyer
in Iowa. His candidacy is not pushed
by federal Office holder post-masters,
or organized capital, but by the free
independent young republicans of
Iowa who ought to at least be per-
mitted to say who they want to repre-
sent them in the Senate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
HISTORY OF THE NEGRO.

In this time of rapid development Of
the American Negro, under very en-
barrassing environments, leads the
thoughtful reader of other races to
ask about the origin Of the Negro, his
ancient history. II he has any. and
what influence did he exert during these
ages. Some biased writer's have en-
deavored to assign the Negro race to a
separate creation. thereby denying its
kindred with Adam and Eve. But the
history Of past records proves the Ne
gro as ancient as the most ancient
races. Five thousand years ago men,
ton is made of the Negro race. 1.-THE
pyramids Of Egypt" and 1.-The temples
on the Nile" were built by Negroes or
people closely related to them. All the
science and learning Of ancient Greece
and Rome was probably once in the
hands of the ancestors of the Ameri-
can slaves. History traced from the
flood makes the three sons Of Noah
Ham, Shem and Japheth-the progeni-
tors Of the three primitive races of
the earth: The Monaghan. e. cend-
ant of Shem, who settled in seay.; the
Caucasion descendant Of JTSpheth,
who settled in Europe; the Ethiopian,
a descendant of Ham. who settled in
Africa and adjacent countries. From
Ham undoubtedly sprung the Egypt
their principal god Harmon or AM
mon. Ham was the father of Canaan,
from whom descended the powerful
Canaanites, whose ancestors had built
up Egypt. Phoenicia, the mother of the
alphabet, and also Ninevah and Baby
lon, the most wonderful ancient cities,
they also cnslaved the Jews, both In
Egypt and Babylon. Cush, the oldest
son Of Ham, was the father Of MINI
rod, 1.-The mighty one Of the earth" and
founder Of the Babylonian empire. 1t
was Nimrod's son who built the beau
tiful city of Ninevah in the picturesque
valley of the Tigris. Then, again. the
African race was once great people is
shown By their natural love for fine
arts and poetic nature; and the nation
al airs sung long ago by exploring par
ties in Central Africa are still held by
them. and strikes the ears Of the mod
ern traveller with much joy and sur
prise. Then, again, the Buddhist, Asia 8
chief deity. Is represented as black,
with egro features and hair. We might
cite you two other statues that stand
today, one at Ceylon and the other at
Calanse. Many other evidences and
facts could be mentioned. but space
forbids at this time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
CHARACTER.

Character" says some one, 'is
distinctive mark-a letter. a sign or
qualities which distinguishes one per-
son from another" Good qualities or
reputation forms ones character. The
world judges your past history and
predicts your future. 1t is an axiom
that a good name is rather to be de-
sired than great riches; yea, than sill
Yer and gold. Therefore, how essential
is it for each of US as individuals and
as race to have good character, for
it shines brighter ami more reSplend-
ent as we grow older. 1t is a jewel
more precious than diamonds. 1t is
you character more than any other
one thing that individuals are judged
by. Indeed, it is a pure, honest and un-
spotted character in man or wo-
man that makes them a true and intlu-
entail citizen among other people. Our
race should look to character building.
We sometimes forget to watch our ac-
tions, our words. our lives. until we
have done something to bring shame
on you, and a blot on your character,
that even time cannot efface; and more
especially is this done by our young
people, without rejecting, and who at
terward become ashamed of their past
lives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

This world is not play ground in
which men and women dance
and to play in all the time. If it
would be proper for US to spend our
time at the Theater, or at the ball
and such places. This world is a
school room in which we should pre-
pare ourselves for the greatest pos
sible good, although it may be
through tears, through toll and
through proverty, if We properly
appreciate the use that we are to
make of our lives what we should,
we will never consider this world as
a play ground.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
COLORkD MUSICIANS OF
IOWA ATTENTION!

An effo't is now on foot to bring
together in one Grand State .Assemb-
lage all of the most talented and
artistic colored vocalists and instru-
mentalists of the state of Iowa.
This proposed affair will be for the
benefit of the new Auditorium, stu
ated in the city of Des Moines,
being the most capacious as we'll as
the most convenient convention and
entertainment hall in the state, and
one of the most commodious in the
west, it should be regarded with
much pride by all 1owans as great
credit to their state. Besides assist
ing in such truly praiseworthy
undertaking, these entertainments
will also bring together the best col
ored talent of Iowa and will quite
convincingly demonstrate to the pub.
lie the quality, the amount and ex-
tent of the development of such
talent, thereby affording the colore d
artist recognition among the musi-
clans of thestate, which heretofore
he has not enjoyed. Of course,
only the best and most artistic are
expected to apply for place on the
program of these entertainm ents
which will be held in the new Audi
forum and shall probably continue
for three or four afternoons and
evenings. Each applicant must send
press notices or "bona fide" recon-
mendations from recognized
professor of music, or both. All
applications must be filed on or be-
fore January 1900. The round trip
railroad fare and hotel expenses
while in Des Moines will be furnish
ed each participant. This enterprise
will be conducted by some of the
leading business men of this city and
of the state and bids fare to be the
grandest event in the history of the
talented colored men and women of
the state of Iowa. For further par
ticulars address B. H. B., care of
Iowa STATE BYsTANDER, d,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

In the case Of Myra Harding against
the Metropolitan Life Insrancc Compa-
ny, was tryed in the district court, Mrs.
Harding was carrying insurance Oh
each of her four children, this is one of
tho.e company that come round each
week or once every four weeks and
collect ten cent for each week, week,
when her daughter Fannie was taken
sick the collector stop coming around
to collect. there is q clause in these
policy which says that the policy hold
er must go to the Office and paw if they
would keep their policies alive not.
withstanding the agent may agree to
call for the money, the law says that
q verbal contract with the agent will
not change the contract in the policy.
So Mrs. Harding looses her insurance
by relying on the statement of the a
gent. it was hard blow on her as she
is widow with tour small children.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

We are sometimes ashamed and often
embarrassed to meet or see some OF our
people, especially upon the streets
and public highways, not because they
are colored, but because of their action
noise, unlidyness and boistrous
again we must emphasize that is we
will ever make the race we hope for,
to be respected and considered like,
other races, we must respect ourselves,
stop this fcolishness and fun making,
get down to solid business, learn some
trade attend to your own business,
stop gossiping go to work and get
wealth and knowledge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

public schools at the age of II years.
He took up the study of Photographic
art, entered the employ of Santee u
Temple. He advanced very rapidly and
has the trade we'll learned. He Is quite
an active church worker, holding near
ly every Office in the church. He was
elected as an alternate lay delegate
to represent Iowa in the general con-
ference next year at Columbus, OHIO.
He is township clerk Of Clinton. being
elected the third time. He has a bright
future before him. Mr.. H. G. Walker
on the banks of the Missouri In Council
Bluffs. reports the Bluffs news. He
was born in Boone county, Missouri,
April 6, 1869. In 1870 he was taken
with his parents to Topeka, Kan,
where he attended school. In 1890
young Walker came to Council Bluffs.
where he married Miss Payne in 1892,
and has taken up hotel life. He is quite
a church worker: was Sunday school
superintendent of the Baptist church
for two years; also deacon and trustee
and various other offices.
Miss Gertrude J. Erwin tells the
happenings from Charlton. She was
born in Stanton, Va, Dec. is, 1880. In
1882 her parents came to Lucas county.
Iowa, where Miss Erwin attended the
common school. Later she entered the
high school, where she graduated In
the class of '9S. She has a talent for
elOcution and music, and is yet prog
ressing nicely.
From Mt. Pleasant we read the hap
penings as reported by Miss Louise
Atwood Mason. the fourth child of
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Mason. She was
born in Mt. Pleasant, where she at
tended the common schools. Next she
entered the high school, from which she
graduated in June. 1886 Immediately
:'te catered the Iowa Wesleyan univer-
sity, where she graduated from class
ic course, receiving the degree Of B. A.
In 1894 She, went to Missouri, where
she taught school for three years. She
is very intelligent, has bright liter.
airy mind and a willing worker III
the church and sOcietT, ana several
times a Sunday school delegate.
The Boone doings are sent here by
young Fred Il. Anthony. a clerk IN the
Webb 4 Tucker grocery store. He IS
a HaWkeyeian; born and raised IN
Boone county, where he graduated
from the high school in the class or
'97; then he was soon employed in the
store as delivery boy; has been pro-
noted up to a clerk. Fred is a steady
and reliable young man, with bright
future before him.
The Gate City items are written by
Miss Sadie A. Benthan, on the banks
of the Mississippi. She was born and
raised in Keokuk; graduating from
the Keokuk high school in the class OF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

1895. receiving first honors. In the fall
of 1893 she accepted a school in Shelby
county, Missouri, teaching two terms.
Then she taught two terms at Kehoka.
Mo. In 1897 she entered the keokuk
Business college, taking shorthand,
stenography and bookkeeping, where
she graduated in 1898. Her name
stands first on the eligible list for
clerical position in the postoftice. haV-
ing obtained the highest percentage or
any candidate. She is a church worker,
loved by all who know her: a delegate
and her papers are listened to with
marked attention. She is high type
of a model young lady.
MarshalltOwn is represented on ou1
staff by Mr.. l. L. Brown, whose bioS-
raphy appears under his cut.
Miss Florence Athena White furnishes
the Muscatine sayings. She was born
in Muscatine October IS, 1881. and has
gone through the common school and
will graduate from the Ugh school in
the class of 1900, being the only col
ored girl in the class of thirty. She is
quite a musician. At the age of 10
years she composed two waltzes and
since then she has written several
pieces of waltzes, marches, ETC.. which
can be played on piano or organ.
Our Evans, Iowa, agent is Miss Maud
Steel, who was born in Virginia in
1888; came to Iowa in 1884. and settled
in Evans, where she has remained
ever since, attending school there
now. Maud is quite young, and will.
we hope, make a success.
The news Of Knoxville is written by
Miss Halle Q. Byrd, who was born In
GAINESVILLE. Mo-. August Is, 1882. She
came to Iowa with her parents, settling
in Knoxville where Miss Byrd attend
ed the school. She is now attending
the Macon City, Mo-, college.
Davenport, which forms the Iowa
side of the Tri- City on the Missis-N
sippi. The news is written by Mr.. J.
T. Mabry. who first saw the light In
Ca. August Is, 1876. His
father died when he was quite young.
Then his mother with the children
moved to Alabama, where young Nab
~ was placed in the Congregational
school; later under an NJ. E. church
school and lastly he attended Bap-
ist seminary for three years He then
vent with his brother to Birmingham,
where he 'clerked In restaurant \
While. He then learned the iron grad
ers' tra5o. Il 1893 after wages Eof
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

IDEAS, we can,. say that we endesvor
under existing conditions to give the
reading public clean healthy whole
some and interesting matter pertaining
to the public in general and our race
in particular. We try not to be unbias
or unselfish, guided by no clique or
class, but to simply and plainly toll the
news and print that which In our feeble
iudrment will be of interest and ap-
preciated by the general public and to
this end we ask your hearty cooper
alton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

The family of'post master Baker
who was Murdered in South Carolina,
by those bruites who has more pre-
iudice than brains, because he had
been appointed postmaster, now
lives in a nice ten room house in
Chelsea, Mass, which cost s1,25o
given them by kind friends. The
good friends of this family are now
raising money to furnish their house,
Mr.. VIM. Lloyd Garrison, is the
leader in this good work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

We understand that Commodore
Booth Tucker, of the Salvatihn amy
is going South with the view of in
teresting the colored people OF all
the larger cities, in his religious work,
and if he is successful, he intends to
employed many of those will join
him in this work, and to assist in
carrying this religion in every part
of the South, We wish him success
in his new field, and he will also
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
How shall the young people of our

How shall the young people of our
race be employed, is the one great
question which is puzzling the brains
of the leading men and women,
more and as the years comes and 20.
This question does not only con-
Germ those with an education but
there is great army of honest men
and women who really desire some
profitable employment. The idlers
are the dangerous classes that any
community or race will have to
contend with. We are satisfied that
when we as a race learn to help each
other in business way, this alone
will do much in helping to solve this
question.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

The Sunday School Christmas Pro-
gramme, Monday evening Dec. 25th at
7:3O P. NJ. Music, Organ Solo Sunday
School Organist Sophia Bass; Recitation
Ethel Stewart; Singing, Sunday School
classes led by Mrs. j. Il. Shepard; Read
ing Mis-. Viola Ferguson; Address, Pastor
Why We celebrate Christmas; Singing
Sunday School led by Mrs. J. II. Rhep"rd
Recitation, Ethel Hawor,h; Letter from
Santa Clause by Superintendent Shepard;
A Pantomine, The children assisted by
Mr.. A. j. Vaughn and Mrs. II. q. Lewis
Recitation, Irwin Clark; Reading, Mrs.
Luella Wilburn; Music. Tie Church
Across the Way; Appearance Of Santa
Clause, for distribution of presents. as
sisted by committees; SiD5ing by audeoce
Praise God from whom all blessings
Flow.
j. FRANK BLACKBURN
Committee on Programme
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

so low in the south he came north and
was selected as foreman Of a concrete
gang In Ohio. Later he came to I'LL
nols ana worked in the mines. He
soon located In Davenport and Is now
superintendent and clerk of the Ran
fist Sunday school. He is an ambitious
young man and one of the best agents
the Bystander has.
Oskaloosa, sometimes known as the
Quaker town, Is now represented nv
Miss Christina Cant, who was born on
August 6, 1882, in Oskaloosa. She moved
with her parents to Omaha and when
she was years old her father died.
In 1894 her mother died, and she was
left an orphan girl. She came back to
Oskaloosa to live with her aunt, Mrs.
Jones. She is now in the Oskaloosa
high school,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

The Ladies Sewing Circle Rally at
the First African Baptist church Sun
day Dec. Gath, Praise Service at HOO
"A. NJ. at 800 P, NJ. special to Women,
this service will be preceded by a
short praise meeting, at 500 P. NJ. "a
Christmas Thought" will be the sub
5ject of discourse, special music by
choir. All are cordially invited to at.
tend all these services and assist the
ladies in their rally.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Senator Tillman, condems the use
of money in the Northern election.
He no doubt thinks that the shot gun
method which is in use in his State
and several of the other Southern
States is much cheaper and more
effective way of controlling election,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

have mentioned and with such prom
Using young men In college as H. O.
Tanner, son of Bishop Tanner. the art
list studying in France; Lewis Doug
lass. grandson Of Fred Douglass, study
ing violin music in Italy, and Roscoe c.
Bruce, the son Of the late United
States Senator Blanche K. Bruce, at
the head of his class in Harvard. who
recently represented his collepe in the
great Harvard Princeton debate. tits but
right that we should feel proud OF the
progress and success Of our great men.
We should place their pictures upon
our walls with enthusiasm and pride.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

WANTED:SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trict Office Managers in this state to rep
resent me IN their own and surrounding count
les. willing to pay yearly $6 0 payable week
ly. Desirable employment with unusual Op
p"rtunities References exchanged. Enclose
sell addressed stamped envelope. S. a. Park
3.O CaxtOn Building Chicago
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Remember that every star in the
heavens is essential for a perfect uni
versal, every brick in the great build
ing is essential for a perfect WALL,
every thread in the garment is essen
tial for it durability, and every per-
feet and upright life is essential in
building up our race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

DR.. Peterson's sermon last Sunday to
the young men twas very interesting.
his subject next Sunday evening is
The Result Of Unrighteous Sport" all
are cordially invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

The Entepris Investment Company, is
financial venture operated exclusesi.
vely by colored people. 1t should be
commended and encouraged by taking
stock. see Add elsewhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Miss Maggie Mason charming
young lady represents the Bystander
in Iowa City, where she attended the
public schools and graduated from the
High School, She is an enthusiastic
christian worker. Very influential in
church and Sunday School worker and
several times delegate to the State
Sunday School Convention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

The Christian Endeavor's subject for
Sunday is "Our Royal Brother found
ed in Hebrew, First Chapter 1st to the
9th; Third Chapter six verse. 1t is a
Christmas meeting, everybody invited
at 6;3o p. NJ.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

The members of the A. NJ. E. ehurh,
will hold four night Bazaar, beginning
Tuesday evening Dec, Goth on west
Fourth street between Walnut and
Locust streets in the large store room
in Redhead block, as all the members
of this church are interested in this
Bazaar, it promise to be the largest
event of the holidays, a good program
Tor each evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Mr.. S. Thomas left Tuesday evening
for several weeks visit to her old home
in Charlottesville, Va. from there she
will gesto Washington, D. c. to spend
the inter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Miss 1saii' la Watkins of Mexico,
NO., will arr in our city this week,
the guest of :, sdames Harrison and
a Wells on End ST. It.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Mr.. Fl. j. Pierce left this week for
sgFsaha where he will enter the employ.
~ ment of the U. p. Railroad. He may
make Omaha his headquarters.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Attorney Geo. H. Woodson of Mucha-
KNOCK was a capital City guest this
week. He is the first colored Gear
man, we have met.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

1yANTED-SEvERAL BRIGHT AND
w honest persons TO represent US as Mana.
gers in this and close by c,'unties. Salary $3.50
u year and expenses Straight bona tide, no
Our references, any bank in any town. 1t Is
mainly office work conducted at home. Refer.
ene.. Enclose self-addressed stsmped envelope
The DOMINION COMPANY, Dept. J. CHICAGO.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

The city items of Dubuque is chron-
icled by Miss Blanch Rober who was
born in Dubuque IN May, 1888, after
finishing the common school she enter
ed the High School where she is now,
she was Sunday School Delegate and
is Secretary of the A. NJ. E. church.
Miss B)anch's friends expects much of
her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

A/ANTED SEVERAL PERSONS FOR DIS
w trict Once Managers in this state to rep
resent me III their own and surround ing count
les. Willing IL paw yearly COCO. payable week.
~. Desirable employ lnent with unusual OPP
pnrtunites. References exchanged. Enclose
go addressed stamped tnve ope. $. A. Park,
aeI Caxton building, Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Miss Blanch SHAY Bell furnish the
Ottunwa news. Miss Bell is a grad
uate from the Ottumwa High School in
the class of '9S. She is good Sunday
School worker. was delegate to the
Sunday School Convention and is well
liked by all who know her.
There are many others who write
letters occasionally to the Bystander,
whom we have na msat;aa~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Invitations are out announcing a re-
ception to be given at Mr.. and Mrs.
Gus Comley December eth, from to
6 P. NJ.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
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