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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
OTTUMWA NEWS.

Teh Hobson and Dewey Club met Mon
day night to make arrangement to enter
tain the delegates and will give rescep-
ton Friday night for the delegates.
The teachers Normal Institute Of the
A. NJ. E. Sunday Shhool will meet in our
city Thursday and Friday large number
of delegates is expected.
MIR. and Mrs. Will Stevens entertained
number of their friends at their home
on Lincoln Avenue Monday evening.
Quite number of the people are sick
with the Ia grippe. Those on the sick
list are Mrs. James Hamilton, Mrs. AL
e1ander, Mrs. Jennie Hamilton, Messrs.
Johnson, j. Woods Rev. Alexander,
Miss Ollie Smith received a telegram
last Thursday stating that her brother In
Thumb Lake, Mich, was killed by a tree
falling on him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
DEATH OF MIR. DLNGZEY

The death of Congressman Nelson
Dingley of Maine last week calls
fourth the sympathy of the whole
nation. He was we'll known and
was the leader of the republican
side of the house. He had spent
good long and useful life in public
affairs, was governor of Maine for
several years and when elected to
congress, he Immediately took front
rank and at his death was chairman
of the Ways and Means committee
where his hand has been felt. AS the
benefits of his Tariff Bill is being
enjoyed by the American people.
He, like his noble companions from
the Pine Tree State, James G.
Blaine and Thomas B. Reed will
long be remembered by the Ameri-
can people and Maine as we'll as the
nation should feel proud of her noble
sons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
WHAT IS THERE IN
IT FOR YOU?

Workingmen consider this question:
if the real estate owners make 100000
ON their real estate and the East Side
promoters get $4,000 of it for working
the scheme through, and the county
is bonded for 100000 to buy the site
and law suite delaying it's work five
years, how much is there in it for you?
LARGE BRICK AND STONE BUILD
INGS ARE MOVED WITHOUT
DIFFICULTY.
Formerly it was not considered pos
slble to move heavy brick building.
But with better appliances the
thing is now often done. In the larger
cities brick buildings are not only mov-
ed short distances butasometimes many
blocks without injury to them or their
contents Messrs. Hollenbeck, familier
with the practical aspect of their bus
mess believed that they can make
money by signing a contract in the
sum of So, 500 for the removal of the old
court house to one of the corners of
the present square and for the erection
of a Jail in connection Herewith. If
this is done large force of laboring
men will be required in 30 days.
A QUESTION OF TANES.
A vote for new site is vote for
more bonds. A vote for the old site is
a vote against mole bonds, No bonds,
less taxes. More bonds, more.taXes.
Are you in favor of paying more taxes?
A TEMPORARY JAIL.
Hollenbeck Brothers proposition to
moved the old court house out of the
way Of the new, building and erect a
temporary Jail for $500, renders still
more ridiculous the claim of the river
frontiers that the extra expense for
care and transportation of prisoners
would bs $4,000. Mr.. Hollenbeck's
proposition includes new JAZZ to be
used by tie county while the new
court house il. being built,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
OSKALOOSA NEWS.

Quarterly meeting occurs next Sun
day and there is promises of a good at
tendance
Rev. White who has been confined tC
his bed for quite while with bad at
tack of la grippe, is out again and will
resume his pulpit Sunday.
Miss Syldia Yeiser is convalsing from
a two weeks attack of la grippe,
Mrs. Abraham Ford and children are
visiting among friends and relatives in
Colfak.
Mrs. Mitchell Mosle.- has been seriou-
ly i'll during the past week and her
m other Mrs McCracken of Mount Pleas
ant has been in attenance at her bed
side.
Mrs. Julia Buckner is visiting with
friends and relatives il Des Moines.
La grippe has struck our city full
force and many of our people are suf-
foring from it.
Booker T. Washington will be inter-
tanned in our city this week and will
address an Oskaloosa audience.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
COUNCIL BLUFFS.

The young people organized club
Thursday the 5th, called the Effort Club,
for the purpose Of advancing the Literary
abilities and moral condition of Society
here.
Miss Martha Nealy had the honor of
presiding at the meeting as temporary
chairman and Mrs. Ida Giles Secretary,
while they elected the following officers !;
Mr.. J. Banks, President; Miss Nealy,
Vice. President; Mrs, Nealy, Secretary;
Mr.. Prescott. Asst Secretary; Mr.. Levert
Treasurer; Mrs. Tanahill, Secretary of
Treasurer.
Rev. w. L. Carter made flying trip
home to look after his Grand children he
is expected back Sunday.
There was very pleasant party at Mr..
J. II. Holmes restaurant the 18th. The
young folks enjoyed themselves while the
party was all right and nice yet there
was that about it that forbid the presence
OF many that was there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

On Thursday evening quite number
were at the A. NJ. f. church to hear
Messrs. Blagburn and Sanford the dele
gates to the National Council at Wash
ington, D. C. to make their report, c.
B. Woods was chairman of the meeting
he first introduced Geo. Alexander who
read very interesting paper on The
Influence of the Young Men on the Race
Miss Zella Davis was the next on the
programme, her subject was The In
luence of our Womet on the Race
which was very Instructive. she paid q
very high compliment to Ida b. Wells
Barnett aud her work, then Frank
Blagburn made his report as delegate,
which was very good, he went into the
detail of both the Council and his
travels, Mr.. Blagburn is a good talker
and his report was interesting. Geo.
E. Taylor of Oskaloosa being present
was called on he made short talk on
The race question, Geo. is a race man
and always has something for the Ne
gro's future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
WORD TO TOTERS.

Before. the next issue of the By
stander the voters of Polk county
will have a chance to express their
preference as to the location OF the
new court house. We should look,
think and consider we'll before we
vote. There are a few facts that
we ask you to consider. First
There are only two sites that you can
vote for, the present site, and the
river front. five remember correct
ly, about 20 years ago the river front
people had all the business, in fact
nearly all the business was done east
of Third street, but they would not
improve that part then. They
would not build new brick buildings
for the buiiness men but charged
them heavy rents for those old frame
buildings, which was easy to burn
by fire; later few men commenced
to build large commodious brick
business blocks and the burinesss
left Court avenue and Walnut east
of Third. Now voters in the light
Of Justice and frmness, is it
right 70 vote the public court
house away from the business and
especially from the large office blocks
that men risked their money in to
improve our city? Those men
have received but little eompensa-
ton for their risk, money and labor.
Another point to be considered by
tho laboring men; if the present site
is retained and the Hollenbeck prop
osition is accepted by the Board of
Supervisors to move the old couEa
house, they will commence workIsszs
less then 10 days; thereby g'ing
work to large number of laboring
men Immediately the very time that
they need work the most. If the
river front is selected it would prob
ably take several months before they
could purchase the property and Sc
cure title and other prellminaries.
Therefore laboring men would not
e employment until spring, while
they most need it right now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Kipling was given his odd Chrtsdan
aame because it was that of the En-
glish village where his father first met
his mother, Mary Mcdonald.
Ex-senator Sawyer of Wisconsin,
who recently celebrated his SD birth
day, is still active in politics and looks
much younger than he really is.
The queen of Roumania is adding to
her many accomplishments that OF
flute playing. She is a musician OF
wide gifts, and plays many I,stru-
ments.
The dsath has occurred Of Sarah Le-
man, aged 81 years, who has been an
inmate Of Blean (KenD Union work.
house for IS years. During that long
period she has never left the house,
and her maintenance cost the taxpay-
ers $500.
The duke of York is a most devoted
father. He never tires Of answering
Prince Edwards many questions, ana
more often than not has new toy IN
his pocket. His royal highness noloe
theory in favor of teaching chlloren
by means Of toys and games.
Capt. Wellby, young cavalry ofticer'
recently spent a furlough in trudslng
1000 miles through Thibet, from LeD
In Pekin. For fourteen weeks ne ana
his party did not meet a single human
being, and rarely saw any vegetation
higher than a wild onion. They
crossed one pass which was $4,000 feet
in height, and for long time their
food consisted only Of yak fat.
The Chinese emperor is probably
more hedged in by rule than any other
monarch in this world. The menus for
his daily meals are prescribed for him
by his physicians months ahead. he is
certainly the ealiest riser among po-
tentates, real or nominal. He gets up
to transact business of state at 5
o'clock in the morning. His only
rival, the Austrian emperor, does not
begin till 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. b. T. Lewis is quite sick at this
writing.
A number of colored men are coming to
our town and securing work at the new
mines three miles south of here.
The youths Of this vicinity enjoyed
themselves greatly At the home OF Mrs.
&. A. Davis on last Tuesday evening.
The A. NJ. E. Sunday School will begin
on next Friday evening to hold regular
weekly teachers meeting, they wish all to
attend.
The P. L. D. Literary Society furnish
es the vicinity with some very nice Liter
ary talent on every Thursday evening.
We invite all to attend on next Thursday
evening as we elect new officers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

The many friends of Miss Lulu Fine
will be panied to hear of her danger
GUS illness caused by falling upon the
pavement Friday evening. She has
not been able to speak and her recov-
cry is doubtful.
Miss Mary Clemens of Des Mosnes is
visiting her sister Mrs. A. r. Williams.
MIR. and Mrs. w. E. Fine of Marshall
town and Mr.. Ed johnson of Minneap-
oils are in the city, called here by the
illness of their sister Miss Lulu Fine.
Mr.. Paul Waldon entertained num-
Der of his friends on Wednesday even
ing in honor of Miss Howard of Albion.
The evening was pleasantly spent in
games, music and conversation. An
elaborate lunch was served.
Mr.. Fred Green is a victim of la
grippe this week.
1t is reported that the young men
will give dancing party and cake
walk in the near future.
MIR. Carey of Denver is in the city
renovating rugs, carpets, etc, and is
meeting with success.
Miss Emma Mayes of Marshalltown
came down Tuesday TO see her friend
Lula Fine
Mrs. John Anderson departed Satur-
urday for Des Moines where she will
Join her husband and make their future
home in that city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
SIOUX CITY ITEMS

Rev. ] fl. Fisher will begin his series
Of meetings Sunday evening.
Those on the sick list are Mrs. Chas.
Williams, Mrs. Jas. Washington and son
Leland, Mr.. Louis Grant and Mr.. Dan
Whitten.
Mr.. Chas. Watkins has returned from
Sioux Rapids leaving his father mnch i'm.
proved.
Mr.. j. Williams was down town last
week for the first time in i've weeks.
Rev. Upshaw OF Nashville. Tenn. filled
the pulpit Sunday evening, he is a very
able speaker taking his text from Prov.
First Chapter and Oath. verse.
There are two kinds of grip one that
says speeks easy and one that don't care
whether you speak or not.
Mr.. Ed. Ross is among the sick.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
Cecil Rhodes Snubbed,

1t 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 unruffied reply.
IF you were in Cape Town I'd have
you discharged in a minute" roared
Mr.. Rhodes. "Yes: l have heard that
they discharged peNple in Cape Town
for doing their duty" answered the
clerk; "but we ART in Cape Town;
this is republic"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

La grippe is quite prevalent in our city
at this writing.
The A. NJ. E. church is earring on
revival meeting.
Miss Sarah Porter has returned from
Des Moincs and resumed her occupa-
ton.
Miss Hattie Williams of Ottumw a
was canvassing in our city several days
last week.
VIM. Williams and Ben Green were
Oskaloosa visitors Monday.
Professor II. A. Larue attended band
practice Monday night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
BOmbarded the Idols.

This is from the J.eipsic 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 att
tended her il her illness. Then he flew
at higher game. Out OF the great tenn
pie he brought the idols. planted cam
non before them and lade gunners
fire. In terror at the proposed BIAS
phemy, they refused, thereupon the
Maharajara hanged several Of them.
The survivors then submitted, and the
guns were fired and the idols blown ~
pieces. I'M
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
What Old Paonle Should Eat

A dietetic teacher advises elderly.
people to abstain from the use Of stims
ulating foods. The need is Indicated
by natural inclination on the part Of
persons after they have passed the
age of IS to return to the simple foods
of their childhood. Bread and milk,
for example, is usually an esteemed
diet by old people, and it is an excel
lent one. Another authority talking on
longevity advises the free use Of milk,
but protests vigorously against too
much bread, which to a person after
60 should be called the "staff of death
instead of that "of life"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
MOUNT PLEASANT NEWS.

Mr.. j. Smith of Council Bluffs is in
the city visiting his family.
Mr.. M. Nunley has lately purchased
the residence of Rev. E. Grant and is
repairing it some.
Mrs. R, Clark has been on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Page are the proud
parents of little girl born January
9th 1899.
Mrs. j. Smith is better.
Mrs. P. Alexander is able to be GU
again.
Revival services are going on at tn e
A. NJ. E. church. During the week
there were prayer meetings held at
$3.50 at the houses of different members.
Mrs. j. johnson of Ottumwa was in
the city on business one day last week
Mr.. F. Lindsay filled the pulpit at
the A. M. E. church last Sunday. His
discourse was very instructive.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
AS TRUE AS GOSPEL.

Speak we'll Of your friend. OF your
enemy. say nothing.
He who says what he likes Will he0A
what he does not like.
A mans manners are the mirror in
which he shows his portrait.
If cheerfulness knocks for admls-
sion, we should open our hearts Wloe
to receive it, for it never comes mop
portunely.
Learning is either good or bad ac-
cording to him that has it-an excel
lent weapon, if we'll used; otherwise
like sharp razor in the hands OF a
child.
Life is no idle dream, but solemn
reality based on and encompassed 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 self-forgetful-
ness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
CENTER STREET CANDY KITCHEN
1859 Center Street.
Fine Candies at 10c per lb. Bread at
4c per loaf.

The Stewardess of the St. Paul A.
NJ, E. church elected their officers, the
following name ladies will constitute
the new board with: their officers; Mes
danes Julia Taylor, President; Susie
Rush, Secretary; Mary Todd, Treasurer
Levina Denney, Sarah Langford, Net
tie Davis, Mary Strauthers and Miss
Hattie Mash, they are interested IN
their work and will no doubt do much
to ASSIST the Stewardess board in tin.
ancial way.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
Costly Dress Material.

The most expensive material ever
produced for dress was that pur
chased by the German Empress aboIlSs
a year ago, from Lyons. 1t was whis
silk brocade, having flowers, birds am
foliage in relief, and cost $125 a yaro
the actual value of the raw silk, itsl
said, being s100. The empress was sagz!
struck by it's beauty that she had Ae
the heart to cut it up, and it was event.
ually turned into curtains. The pft
paid for this material is about donl
as much as the famous cloth TIT
Louis XIV. had made into a dressinS
gown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
MARSHALLTOWN NEWS.

Mr. and Mrs. w. Fine spent Sunday in
Newton with Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Fine.
Frederick Wright left last week for
Marshall, III. where he has accepted a
position with the Leland Clothing COM
pany, his wife will join him in abont a
month"
The condition Of Miss Irene Cottomas
who has been sick for several months ,e.
main about the same with very little i'm
provement.
Miss Della Howard is visiting in New.
ton this week the guest of the Misses
Whitsetts,
Mr.. Luke Raglin entertained few OF
his gentleman friends at dinner at the
Pilgrim house Monday in honor Of his
brother Geo. Raglin of Tama City.
One Of the very nice events Of the day
was the young peoples tea given by Mrs.
]. L. Brown and Miss Emma Mayes, a
number Of young men and women were
present to meet the guest of honor Mae
Mayes OF Newton.
On Tuesday evening at the pleasant
home of Mr., and Mrs. Frederick Wright
occurred the marriage of Mrs, Ella Coins
and Mr.. Charles Wilson, Justice Allen
officiating. The wedding was a quite
one only the intimate friends.
Mrs. NJ. Coleman and son Joseph left
on the fast mail Monday for Boone where
she will visit for week or two.
The National Association Of Stationary
Engineers Marshall association No, IL,
has 81 members of which are colored,
Calvin Wheeler, Joseph l.. Woods and
w. Z. Fine of Newton and are in good
standing and we'll recommended by the
association. on the 22rd, Of last month at
the official election two of them was elect
ed to office of which they are we'll qualifi-
ed to fill, Calvin Wheeler, door-keeper
and w. E. Fine conductor, they was an
ameus)y elected by the National Associa-
ton Of Stationary Engineers and installed
to Office Jan. 5, 1899.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
FOR LADIES ONLY.

This Puzzle containes letters which
spell the names of the most popular
men of America, each word when
properly arranged will spell name in
in itself. The first one sending in the
correct answer to the Bystander by the
3rd, of Feb. will receive from H. j..
Pierce a Handsome Ladies Bracelet,
purchased at Joseph, IS Jewellery store,
4th. and Walnut streets. Words to use:
1st., Repcie. 2nd., Shonriar. 3rd., Sc
hay. 4th. Nolnilc, 5th. Fadsigh. 9th
Swigwaonth. 7th. Telry. sth. Lee
danvel. H. j. PIERCE,
SIT w. Walnut.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
CLINTON ITEMS.

Presiding Elder Bundy arrived from
Davenport last Tuesday and heldquarter-
ly conference in the evening.
Rev. Taylor left for Davenport Satur-
day after a pleasant visit with his family.
Clinton and Lyons it is said have at
least 1900 cases OF la grippe.
Mr.. T. D. Hampton was down from
Dubuque last weekt
Mrs. Ida Johnson returned to her home
in Chicago Saturday morning.
Mrs. L. D. Hampton who was so Sc
verely burned sometime ago is getting
along nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Alexander of Lyons
have been on the sick list the past week.
Jas Robinson is home on visit with
his parents and friends,
Mr.. and Mrs Jas. Robinson entertain
ed Presiding Elder Bundy, Rev. and Mrs.
Tillman at tea on Tuesday evening.
Cottage prayer meeting will be held
during the week.
Rev. and Mrs. Illlman took dlnner,
Monday with Mr., and Mrs. Washington
Mann of Lyons.
The officers OF Bethel Sunday School
met at the parsonage on last Wednesday
evening in business session and the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
Superintendent A. A Bush
Assistant Supt. A. L. Meadows
Secretary Annie Cooper
Assistant Sec'y. Nellie Cook
Treasurer Missouri Dozier
librarian Louis Alexander
Oreanist Mrs. Tillman
Assistant Organist Mrs. Williams
Chorister MIS-. Sayies
Teachers-Rev. Tillman, Mrs. Tillman
and Miss Dozier.
Supply-Mrs. Williams and A. l..
Meadows.
Mrs. Thomas Gallaway is visiting at
the home of Mrs Brown on H., street
she thinks very much Of making this city
her future home.
A. M. Daymon wasa Clinton visitors
from Chicago Tuesday.
Trustees for the ensuing year will be
elected Thursday night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
To the Public.

We are authorizedto guarantee ev-
cry bottle of .Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy an if not satisfactory to refund
the money to the purchaser. There is
no better medicine made for la grippe,
colds and whooping cough. Price, rs
and soc per bottle. Try it. For sale
by all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Mr.. r. Thomas Fortune the chair
man of the committee on the address
to the country says, the Afro. American
council did get very loud and bolster
Gus and the chairman was at times un-
able to control them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
The Cyrano Collar.

The Cyrano collar is comp
Medici standing collar and
revers of fur. The revers com
under a box plait Of myre,
with crystal buttons. A t1oun'
cascades around the edge Of I
and a knot of lace and ve3
double bow finishes the nee
vet forming a wrinkled CO
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Mrs. Meadows, the district superin-
tendent of the A. NJ. E. Sunday School,
and Rev. Reeves went to Ottumwa
Thursday evening to meet Presiding
Elder Bundy to arrange the program
for the Sunday School convention that
meets in this city the latter part of
May.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
DUBUQUE NEWS

Sunday was quarterly meeting day.
Mr.. John Gree, sr. is on the sick list.
Mrs. Franklin left last week for Dan
vile, ILL.,, to reside indefinitely.
Mr.. j. w. Norris, proprietor of the
Delmonico restaurant. cornor of Eighth
and Main Streets, is doing thriving
business. he is the only one ofour people
here in business and has good trade.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

We received letter from Mr.. Barton
of Washington, d. c. which states
that Mrs. Barton and little Tommy
has the La Grippe for the past week.
Mr.. Barton has also been layed up with
q lame foot for several days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

VIM Frazier has been selected one
of the judges at the spe cial election to
be- held next week in the 3rd. precinct
and 4th. ward, also j. L. Thompson in
the End. precinct 3rd. ward as election
clerk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Remember that next Saturday is
registration day for the special county
election to be held Jan. 25th., to decide
the court house site question, rememb.
er that the registration board is only
open one day.