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The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1899-10-21

we ought 10 be more tolerant
of another's opinion than we are.
We all have our faults, we all
have our prejudices, and what
little truth we have is intertw ined
and mixed with innumerable pref
udices. We are victims of he
redity and environment, and a
great many of the ideas that have
grown up in our minds are like
the weeds in a garden, they are
there because our mind has not
been better cultivated. And the
ideas that have grown up in our
mind from infancy, like an old
building or a rugged, messy
mountain, have a degree Of ven
Grafton that cannot stand the
shocks of reason, such as newer
acquired ideas. We all have a
tendency to defy ideas, and the
idea handed down from father to
son, like an old heirloom, is not
loved and admired, and held in
high esteem because of its in
trinsic worth, but rather for the
sentiments that grow with them.
A change of opinion is viewed as
a most dreadful thing, yet Moth
ing is more natural to a growing
and expanding mind. Might as
well expect one to always play
with children's toys or always to
wear kits and pinafores as to ex-
Pect him to retain his old ideas
and Clothe them with the same
verbiage. But frequent and ILL
considered changes of the mind
are about as bad if not worse
than ideas held against truth and
reason. Better hold to the ideas
that we now have than accept
others frOm trifling and ill-con- |
'idered reasons. We should hold |
Dur mind in readiness to accept |
new ideas and at the. same time
change it only when the newer
ire the better. Also we should
De tolerant of the ideas of others, |
Ind not judge them too harshly
Until we have carefully examined
hem. 1t is peculiar, but no less
rue, that the ranks of our oppo-
lents usually contain as bright
minds as our own and their opin-
onS are certainly worthy of our
consideration, their motives are
% good as ours and should COM
nand some respect. They GER
ainly believe they have truth as
veil as we, and if we do not fair
and impartially study their
ieaS, how do we know but that
iaybe we are the prejudiced and :
hey the enlightened. Because
ur father, or our fathers father
ED an idea to be right does not !
AXE it right, because they held
wrong does not make it wrong
hey were responsible for their
eas, and we are responsible for {
If own. And when we find
at men differ with US in opinion,
t us candidly investigate the
ference, it may be US and not :
ey that need enlightenment, 7
ecause we have men in our |
nks whom we believe intelli-
mt and enlightened, should be
excuse TO us to hold the same r
sws. We all have a mind, and
: each are responsible for the
oughts therein contained, and
I the leader of the sect or par
to which we belong. They.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Below we publish the names of til
programme and reception COMMITTEES
for the District Conference and Sunday
School convention which meets in Des
Moines at the A. NJ. E. church, corner
Of Second and Center streets, May 30-3l
and June lie.
Programme Committee--as selected
by Observation-Disclosures. j. H..
Shepard, Eliza Bell, M. ]. Brecken-
ridge and Miss Sophia Bass.
Reception Committees appointed
by the Sunday School Teachers. L.
Thompson, Mesdames. Denney, Robt.
Jones. j. B. Rush, Misses Edna Sanford,
Phi Langtord, Zoe Richardson, Sophia
Bass, Della Comley, Alice Williams,
Iona Sanford, Mary Roy, Alice Morton,
Nessrs. Harrison Gould. w. r. Frazer,
Harry Craven, Fred Stanton and Claude
Bynum.
The reception will be given on We'd
nesday evening May 81, at which time
it is expected that oil the s. S. delegates
will be here, and a. it will be the clos
ing Of the conference those ministers
who wish TO leave before the s. 8 con.
vention may do SO.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19
FOR SHERIFF.

In this issue we give our readers a
brief history of Mr.. G. W. Mattern
who is candidate for the nomina-
ton on the republican ticket for
sheriff of Polk county. Mr.. Mat
tern was born in Marion county,
Indiana in 1852, came to Polk coun
ty, Iowa in 1850 going iato the coal
wood and feed business, which he
has remained in every since, except
the time he was Deputy Sheriff I'm
per Joe McGarraugh. Mr.. Mattern
has never held any elective Office in
his life although he has
been a hard working republican ever
willing to do his part in maintaining
the principals of the republican
party; he has been sent as a delegate
to m any conventions. He is honest
and industrious and well qualified to
discharge the duties of the Office of
Sheriff in the high way and punctual
manner in which the present incum-
bent has. His friends are working
very hard for his nomination and
anything that.nay be done honorably
in his behalf will be greatly appreci-
ated by him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19
FOR SHKRLFF

In this number Of the Bystander we
present the name of James E. Stout
who is candidate for re-nomina ton
for Sheriff. There is but few men in
Polk county who is better liked and
respected then Sheriff Stout. He was
born Ia Tremball county Ohio in 1s47,
came 30 Green county L., in 1876 and
to Polk county in 1886 where he work
ed in the Christy Coal mine later he
was promoted to Superintendent OF the
Christy mines at Youngstown. He
was appointed State mine inspector by
Governor Larrabee, he resigned when
Governor Boise was elected, was also
president of the State miners board
and is quite popular among the labor
ing class in general, and sociable court
teou to all and an active republican
worker. His efficiency in the past asan
officer goes without our comment, lie is
prompt and punctual to every duty
devo1ved upon him, his many friends
are working hard for his denomination
and will appreciate any assistance that
his friends may render him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

committee. 1t was stated that al
nrecinct caucuses should be held on
or before june grid AT the caucuses
the number of delegates each pre-
cinct is entitled to are to be nomi-
mated and their names will be placed
on the primary tickets, with the un-
Outstanding that blank spaces will be
left for voters to write in the names
of other candidates shonld they be
dissatisfied with the nominees of the
caucuses.
Two candidates for thelegislature,
a treasurer, sheriff, superintendent
Of schools, coroner, surveyor, super
visor Of the Fourth district and COM
mitteman from each precinct in the
county are 10 be nominated. Thirty
nine delegates to the state convention
are also to be selected. q
On. delegate from each pre- cinct
aad . le additional delegate for each ',l.s
fifty votes, Or fraction Of twenty-five
81 over cast for Hon. Geo. q: Dob
ION for secretary of state a tlse Il
general election held 81 he III day l
II November, 1soS, viii pc tbs ratio
4 Represent sion. A: riding q! $40 '
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

"Story Of the Philippines" is the
the name of new book just pub
.lished. It is written by Murat Hal
stead, war correspondent in Ameri
ca and Europe. The book contains
graphic description of the scenery,
costumes, condition, natural riches,
industrial resources, law, habits,
statistics, early history Of the 1000
islands Of the Archipelagoes, and
should be read by everyone before
you can fully appreciate its merit.
We have copy Of the book in our
Office that can be seen, or write to
the Dominion Co., 35a Dearborn
street Chicago, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19
A NEW COMPANY ORGAN.
Z lied.

Sometime ago we made announce
men of colored man named J. II.
Burres from Marquisville, making a
new movable horse shoe. He ap-
piled for patent which, has been
granted, and last week new comp
any known as the Movable Cork
Horse Shoe Co., was incorporated
with the following officers: Presl-
dent, ]. H. Burris, Of Marquisville;
Vice President, Ed. Pendleton
Secretary and Manager, r. n
Des Moines; Treasurer JET.
ferson Logan, Des Moines. The
company proposes to put in machin-
cry very soon and commence turn I'm
ing out shoes. We believe that u
will be 1 financial success, as every,
thing looks that way
4 "a .f
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19
WOODSON FOR THE LEG-
ISLATURE or MAHASKA
COUNTY.

Its principals well as a pre-
cedence that to the laborers belongs
the honor and reward in every vo-
cation, profession and avenue of
life, 50 it is in politics. The color
ed people in Iowa has in general
been the mosttwilling, faithful and
CONSTANT workers for the principals
of the republican party than any
other class Of people, and received
less reward then is rightly due them
at the hands ofthe republican party.
This is true all over the state and
especially,is it true in those counties
where the colored vote is needed for
the success of the party-namely,
Mahaska, Monroe, Wapello Lee and
Polk. In the former named county
several different colored mems name
has been presented to the conven-
ton for various offices and none has
received the nomination. Attorney
Geo. H. Woodson lacked only a
a few votes in securing the nomina-
ton last summer for County At
torney, yet Attorney Woodson took
off his coat like man and worked
for the party's success. Now then
it is no more then fair, for the ser
vice and work that he hac done for
the republicans Of Mahaska, to nom
mate Attorney Geo. H. Woodson Of
Muchakinock for the legislature this
year. It is to the parties best inter
est, and the race all over the state
will feel proud. He is a good de-
bator, an able lawyer and an active
republican worker, therefore we
suggest his name, against Attorney
Woodson's will, because he favors
the nomination Of any other colored
man but himself as he stated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Governor and Mrs. L. /. Shaw
gave reception last Wednesday
evening at the Savery Hotel to the
Ex-Governors, Supreme Court OF
Iowa, members of Congress and
other State officials, They issued
over 1000 invitations to leading
party workers throughout the state,
fully 1900 were present at the recep-
ton and rom 8 to II p. M, all the
available space in the beautiful
Savery Hotel was crowded with in
.telligent men and fashionable dress
ed ladies; few celored people were
seen mingling through the crowded
mass. Refreshments were served in
the Slavery dining hall by Mr.. Doug
lass Miller and his corps Of assist
ants.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19
Subscribe for the BYsTANDER-
COLFAX NEWS.

Editor Bystander as there are n !,
subsc ibcrs Of your paper in enr city
~, ,7g77z our items Of interest ab !,
-e,,p., bethought myself to dr
you few lines. .a..~..
burglars entered the store Of Thorn
White Monday night and secured abot$
one hundred aud fifty dollars worth e
goods. ... ,.t
Arthur Hill John Steel have been rustl'is
eating in Newton and other place for
the past week. t- nj
Invitations are out for the Gilmore and
Baker wedding to take blaze at the resi-.
dence of the brides parents May the ~
MIR. and Mrs. BADLY are rejoicing ove's
fine girl. q
Jessie Rasler went to Oswald Saturdas3;
to visit her brother. ~
The band gave It's second concert Sat-
urdsy MI ht although it was very cool .
large crowd was present. #
The horse of Tom Hughes was tied to Z
telegraph post Saturday to Craze when len.
was near the Rock Island track, passing
train 80 frightened him that he ran and
now has his right hind leg broken.
Sunday was Rev. c. X. Brookins re-
gular Sunday at the Baptist church.
We received from Muehakinock bill
announcing the Third Anniversary Of
Knight Tenrlars and Day-htsr Of Tabor
also Grand Lodge which Ct thas
place May %, and rs.
Eleven weary willies have been -
ing near the city all week some are
cripples, umbrella repairers and some
beggars aud they are le Hf kltch-
en- matron know it.
Great improvement 10 going on IN
our city a, least Is unfinished houses are
to be seen in different parts Of the city.
VIM. Burgess left for Chicago this week
and may remain permanently.
The Grand Hotel is preparing to open
f.r the season.
A fine Kitchen Is being built tho CALI
ham residence.
The Cottage house Hotel is getting an
extensive perch. s9 ~
The three years old son ofMr and Mrs.
Elmer Baker died Fridsy morning q
i've 0'slosk
Two mogals ior ~ Dsasss and RE
Grands passsd through onr city o. Tie
&. IN. /. ard 7. Railroad ssndav tlsy
weighed 10 lnss go "a ~ 1nmhse
l1Oan6 Ssss s:
- i e
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

In showing the Of Mr. John Mckay candidate for the
nomination Of County Treasurer coming republican convention
show who began from the lowest ranks of
labor by his hard zeal and honest dealings has
made in the busy world and to-day better respect
ed highly he known John Mckay lie
born Scotland 1843 United 1865 where
could have equal chance the Of life In 1873 moved
Webster Iowa. and Polk 1891 where has
resided He has been coal and for the past
He mines this county He has been
republican all his life elected Alderman from the FIRST ward
by large majority He has always given the colored miners
equal chance his and has several employed He is
well qualified for place seek will make good Treasurer
elected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

To WHOM Ir'MAY CoNcERN-Lul and
5Rhetta Ireland have been working as
general solicitors and collectorsfor The
Home Tor the Aged and Dependent Elk
Slaves 81 the y. 8. AZ; located 81 So
JOSEPH. No Of which an president
and founder. They having been em-
rloyed since November so6, and any
person q persors who may b interest
j in this a. any othSr ohAritAh le work
snd have any sloubt i boss thsir aaf NJ
~, eliabilltI NJ
Ionl ~ y = ~ = = I I s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

. q E e O. 50 u 2 i . 4
was seriously afflicted with con I,
for several years, and last fall hac
more severe cough than ever befor'
l have used many remedies without 4
ceiying muck re1ief, and, being Eacor
mended to try Chamberlain"s Cons
Remedy, by a friend, who knowing =
to be a poor widow, gave it to me-,
tried it, and with the most gratifyi 1
results, The FIRST bottle relieveQ
very much and the second bottle
absolutely cured me. have not Pr
good health for twenty years. Resp
fully, Mrs. MARY A. BEARD, Clare1p o
Ark. For sale by all Druggists. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

A new colored company was organic
ealast week, called 1.-THE Enterprise
Investment Co., to make short loans
and investments in property. The Of
ficer are: President, Chas. Mash; Vice
President, 8. D. Miller; Secretary, Mrs.
Luella Wilburn; assistant Secretary,
Harrison Gould; Treasurer, j. +. Blsg-
burn. The remainder Of the incorpo-
rators are: w. H. HUNDRED, Mrs. Eli
"a Bell, w. R. Frazer, Geo. 81. Staples.
We wish them success, as It is time for
our people to advance out into business
enterprises.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

The sad intelligence was received BY
3 telegram stating that Miss Grace
ninth Of this city who had gone to Re
haka, Mo-, to visit her old home, was
not expected to live. Her sister and
mother left at once for Kehoka.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

We forgot to mention last week about
! very happy birthday party given in
honor OF Miss Bertha Kirtly on East
Maple street nice crowd was present
and all enjoyed themselves nicely re
freshments was served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Messrs. Renix Brother and Mr.rW.
Lee Of St. Louis entertained Mrs.
Miles and Miss Lena Rhodes Of Much
akinock Tuesday evening at the resi-.
dende on 14th street about twenty were
present, the evening was spent in So
cial conversation and music until q late
hour refreshments was served and all
departed feeling they had been royalty
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Mr.. John d. Resler q former Des
Moines man but now Of Mason City is
visiting IN our city, this week, he came
down to attend the Governors re-
ception. Mr.. Reeler is doing well and
thinks that Mason City is the best city
in Northern Iowa, his wife has been in
poor health the past winter but is
much better now. II:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

The P. L. D. Society will meet at the
h5me of MIR. j. F. Blagburn next Mon
day on 1925 Forest Avenue. The pro-
gramme for that week is as follows:
Critic, uMiss Selma Stanton; Rscita.
ton. Miss jackson; Solo, Miss A.
Robinson, Journal; ]. F. Blagburn;
Debate. Resolved that lynching in the
South will ultimately lead to Civil
war. Affirmative, I. E. Williamson;
Negative, VIM. FrazieEs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Miss Lulu Ireland and sister Rhetta
(white) Of st. Joseph Mo-, is here So
Letting mocey to assist in completing
the Home for Aged and dependent
Ex-slaves Of the United States which
is located in 1t. Joseph, they will mako
a special call on all as they are the
the general solicitors.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

The various candidates for county
officers is rustling for votes this week
atpEesent it is 3 little difficulty in tell
Ing which has the best chance of nomi-
nation, ss $s q Ell
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19
led by the lost andhostess.

.ose who accepted Governor and
Mrs. shaw's reception invitations BY
their presence were: John D. Reeler,
Of Mason City, VIM. Goa lson, J.. H
Shepard, Miss leila Davis, Harry G raw
en- and John Z. Thompson Of Des
Moines. S ,.s7s (,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

The Bystander enjoyed : very
pleasant calllast Monday from Miss
Louisa Mason Of Mt. Pleasant, her
sister Mrs, d. Boamer AMI Mrs.
Strnwther Of this city, also Miss Lena
Rhodes and sister Mrs, Mills Of Mucha-
kinock. lows.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Mi. Will Wilkerson who left last
year with the 10th. Iowa volunteers
for Cuba has returned home Tuesday
looking well and is quite well posted
and is very interesting to talk to about
Cuba.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19
FCR REPRESENTATIVE

The name of Hon. Geo. H. C fl
will be presented to the republica
of Polk county as q candidate
one of the members Of the legislat. Il
from this county. Mr.. CARTS We
known in this county and this state
having served the last term in III,
legislature from this county, and i
friends his denomination as
proof aod work that he d
for IN : while a memb.
of the al Assembly,
Judge Cafl .tter known,
was born inn e state i
1852, raised in oming I
Iowa in the 7o's SCI nmet1
burg, Iowa, he attend ow
State University and graz 81
the Law Department Of As
tuition in 1877, and immeds j
tered the practice of law,
his honesty, ability and strii la
rity he became the leading /: laSI
his county, was elected judg II,
District two terms the last e q
received the unanimous vote d u
district, there being no opposI
but wishing alarger field, for dew
ment he resigned Judgeship oA n
14th Judicial District, an moved
Des Moines in 1897, and At
time there was very strong tal
him as a candidate for speaker
the Horse. AS a member his Yeces
ii, well known, he submits tito 4
onstituents for their considerati,
and will appreciate any support tlS
they may give him. u,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Later-Mrs. Henry Clay is extreamly
low beyond the hopes Of her physicians
everything that can be done to revive
her is being done, all of her folks from
Ottumwa is here including her father
and mother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

graph me at my expense or comm 4
cate with any business house Or 5.
ing house In this city-as every s \
ness firm has perfect knowledge II N
faithful work in this city, also the
Board may be communicated with,
P.'J. Kirschner Mayor Of the
having contributed u, 500. 4.
+. c. S. BAKERA
President and founder of Ex-Sla,
Home. ,i
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Mr.. Henry j. Pierce one Of our well
known young men who has been work
ing in the employment Of the Rock
Island is enjoying few weeks vacation
he left to. day for Bastrop La. Gin the
snberb of New Orleans) to visit his
parents as he has not seen them for
several years, he will return within
about three weeks.
q The Ascension number of the St.
Joseph Mirror reached our Office this
week. It's q beauty 20 pages Of mat
ter With cuts Of buildings, residences,
men, women and the fac-simile of the
original charter Of the Masonic order
etc. The editorials were good and fine
quality Of paper which reflect much
credit to the State and Negro journal
ism in general. Our Eastern news
papers will have to get a hustle on
them to keep apace with the progress
of the Western boys. The Editor Of
the Mirror should feel proud Of his
success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

UOUlpI,Y CON kNzY0N.
The republ icsn county primaries
WILDE held June Is and the repub-
Iiican nominating nvention June I 4
The dates xefe dscided upok M y
recent nsstinS y: the county csntral
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Mr. Albert Moss one of our old and
highly respected East side citizen is the
only colored member of the jury for
the May term Of oourt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19
Mrs. Susan Davis who has been sick
is reported improving this week.

M Rev. Reeves continues to improve
and will soon be restored to good
health again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Blagburn have
been repairing and renovating their
home they, have water works and
other modern conferences.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19
]. !! CITY. {. NEWS I! !
Mrs. NJ. ]. Breckenridge is sick this
Mr.. Edward Good OF Griunell is here
this week on business.

Vim. Coalson has sold ;his driving
horse this. week. 5s59: q
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

IN Mrs. Martha Stapleton Of Oskaloosa
spent q few days in our city on business,
she visited Mrs. G, h. Richardson Of
Give : few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

Beaverly Clark promising young
man is Harris Emery's store coach
man, he took the place of Mr.. Austin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

\ stewardess Board viii give an Ice
sam and strawberry social on Thurs
May 25th. in the church parlors.
ssion Free, President. Mr1- J.
Secretary, Mrs. ] B. Rush.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

The weather has been very unsettled
this month, raining nearly every day
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-05-19

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