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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

The eolored people Of Bloomington, la.
will celebrate the emancipation proc
la,Aation, Aug. the 9th. John L. Thomp.
son of Des Moines, is the principal orator
Full programme will appear uext issue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

The H. B. S. R. Z. society will meet
August end, with Mrs. Geo. I. Holt
instead of the 9th, as announced in our
last issue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

just as we 60 to press today, the editor
received word that Professor Jordon
Hamm of Lineville, Iowa, who has been
teaching in Lathrop, Mo. Public school
was married last sunday at I.athrop, to
Miss Lulu Hudson of Richmond, Mo.
Full particulars will be given in our next
issue,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

1t may seem traditional for the
colored voters to vote for the re-
publican party, as yet there is no
good reason for them to do other
wise. What has Mr.. Bryan or
his party done to induce a single
colored man to vote for them?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mr.. Cleveland is disguised
with his party on the silver plank.
He has not expressed himself of
his former running mate trying
to stand on the 16 to 1 plank.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

When in Muchaklnock, Iowa,
stop at MRS. ADDIE JOHN
SONS RESTAURANT for good
meals orEshort orders: also Ice
Cream, Prompt attention given
to all orders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mrs. Martha James of East Maple
street is improving her home. She has
put in new windows, added q porch
and a fresh coat OF paint, which has
improved very much the appearance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

I w. II. Waricks, porter at the Citizens
bank, is taking his two weeks vacation.
He will leave tonight for Chicago on q
business trip.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Miss Blanche Renix, a graduate of
West Des Moines High school, has &C
cepted position with the Bystander
Company as stenoghapher.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

The Little Casino Restaurant
3l4 West Third street. Meals
at all hours. Short orders a
specially. Give US a call.
M. POWELL. Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

The members of the House Hold of
Ruth are requested to meet at the hall
on Sixth and Walnut, Monday July 80,
at 8 o'clock. Matilda Holmes, Sec'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mrs. VIM. Struther left Thursday for
Lisbon, Mo-, to visit her mother, Mrs.
Mahalia Williams. She will be gone
several weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27
armed from
II his praise for
yin the way which
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yin the way which
ene visitors to Odd Eel
Lodge.
larry Pinkard' who was taken
Z his car to the Samaritan Hospital
on last Monday, is able to be up and a.
round again. Mr.. Pinkard was suffering
from dangerous attack Of cholera NOR.
and doubts were entertained at the teme
as to his recovery.
Rev. Lena Mason, and her assistant
will arrive in the city on the 10th of
August. and hold three weeks Camp
meeting in the grove.
A very nice little party was given at the
ofMr. and Mrs. Ed Ross on last Tuesday
evening. Quite number we're present
and enjoyed pleasant evening. Theae
was music and dancing, after which the
hostess served light refreshments
Mr. Dick Downing, has returnen frhm
his trip and leaves almost Immediately
for Chicago where he will work fhr Mr..
Dildine formally Of this city. Mr.. Dow.
inin. expects to move bis family 70 that
place In September. ..... Il
Mr.. Joe Norris. took flying trip to
Omaha, in search of colored boys, for the
Mondamin Hotel. but was unable to get
any to come, as they wers only to get the
same wages they are getting here. $
Dance was gsven at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs John Morgan on last Friday
evening: 1t was farewell for Mr..
Downing, who has gone to Chicago.
An entertainment was given at the
ceurch last Monday evening. A social
gathering for strangers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mr.. Geo. E. Taylor Of Oskaloosa was
in our city this week on business per-
tanning to insurance. He addressed q
literary society while here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Miss Lula B. Fine returned home
Wednesday evening, after a pleasant
visit with Miss Blanche Winfield Renix.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mr.. John A. Joiner, one of our sue
cessful farmers, was caller at the By
stander office this week. ,g
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27
SIOUX CITY.

Rev. T. A. Clark. returned from his
two weeks visit in Des Moines, on last
Thursday morning and reports a fine
time.
Mrs. NJ. Thompson has gone to Atchi-
son, Kansas. to visit relatives and friends.
frankie Bankstow, of Cherokee, Iowa,
is the guest of Mrs. Chas. Carter.
The Y. P. e. S. is doing nicely. Mrs.
J. Norris, will lead the meeting on next
Sunday afternoon.
Quite an interesting Mothers Meeting
was held on last Sunday Evening with
Mrs. Jas. Washington and H. Whiddon
as leaders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mr. w. T. Jones of Minneapolis,
brother of Mr. Williams, is visiting
here q few days. He is an old Des
Moines man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mrs. G. H. Richardson is improving,
nicely. She was seen on the streets
last Saturday. ? ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mr.. N, E. Morton returned this week
from Camp Douglass where he spent
several weeks with fishing party.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mrs. A. Rivers who has been visiting
in Cairo, ILL.,, is expected to return
home today. ,s~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Presiding Elder Bundy preached
morning and evening at St. Paul's
church last Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

H. Nixon, Jeweler, No. 3l6 West
Third street. Tunes Pianos and re-
pairs Organs. % .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27
DAVENPORT REPORT.

Mrs. Kaues entertained the Ladies
Sewing Circle Friday evening July 20.
She made it very pleasant for all as she
always does
CIemie Brown who is visiting his
father, Mr.. Washington Brown, in
Muchakinock is expected home August
10th. His brother Frank will accomp-
any him to see his mother, Mrs. j, M.
Busey of North Harrison street.
The Third Baptist s. S. picnic was
held the 10, at Prospect park, Moline,
Ill. A large crowd was out and had q
nice time.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Harrington en-
tertained in honor of Mrs. J. F. Ham,
monds Saturday evening July sl. in
their beautiful risldencd, on North
Chestnut street. Quite number were
present. J. T. Mabry and Mrs. Shep-
ard assisted and all were royalty enter
tained.
Rev. u. E. Murtf of Galesburg. Ill.,,
was in the city July 1s and 10. He
left the 10th, for st. Louis for a few
weeks rest.
Mrs. H. M. Applewhite entertained
the Married Ladies Violet club We'd
nesday afternoon the 1s, at her beau
tiful residence, 1876 Pleasant. Those
from abroad were Rev. D. E. Murtf and
Mrs. J. +. Hammonds, A pleasant
time was enjoyed by all. Mrs Apple
white was ably assisted by Mrs. E. J..
Sanders.
j. L. Thompson, editor of the By
stander, was in our city the "a and 25
in the interest of the paper.
J. 7. Mabry is confined to his bed at
this writing.
Mrs. b. Galloway entertained the Au-
tumn Silver Leaf club Thursday after
noon the 10, at Schuetzen park. Too
much credit could not be given Mrs.
Galloway as she is 70 doubt one OF the
best entertainers in our city, Among
the guest from out of the city was
Mrs. Gordon of Muscatine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

DR.. j. M. WILSON,
HEALER OF ALL DISEASES.
Office Hours from p. m. to p. m.
MORGAN HOUSE. DEs MONIES, IOWA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Miss Sarah Porter left last Saturday
for her home in Greenfield, where she
will spend her vacation. G
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Remember the Old Settlers picnic
will be August o.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Colored Jeweler at BIG West Third
street; will buy old gold or exchange
for new.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mrs. A. c. Fisher who has been sick
for several weeks is improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

Mrs. Susan White who has been sick
for some time is still quite poorly this
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27

\ Mr.. J. Robertson has been confined
to his room on account of sickness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-07-27
CITY NEWS

Miss Mable Morton is among the sick
this week.
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The Portland daily press., 1900-12-10

trative office, with the <dirsctor nj San
Juan, lapssd when the Porto klcan
postal establishment lost It's indeDend-
ence and was absorbed In ours.
The postal service OF Hawaii has Dsen
absorbed In the same way.
In the Philippine Islands the nondisions
have remained unchanged. Ihe eervtcs
is carried on as reported q year ago, ana
fortunately It has thus far been more
than self sustaining.
The postal system estahlished In Cuoa
following American occupatinn has given
the people OF that island better mai
service than they had ever before en-
joyed. Unfortunately It's administrator
was stained for a time by frauds ana
populations of the most shamefui cnarhc-
ter.
The Postmaster General here reviews
the discovery OF the Cuban postal frauds.
the subsequent investigations BY Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow,
and the results.
The money order system has been ex'
tended to 2S6S offices during the year, al
30 to Porto Rico, the philippines ana
Hawaii.
During the fisca. year 90 offices were
added to the free delivery offices, making
the total number 7g5. The total cost oi
this service amounted to t14, ,bl2, 1890.
The evils OF speoulators bidding Tor
mail transportation have been done away
with. There were carried in the regis
tered mails during the year articles Ag-
aregating in value over one and one-haii
billion dollars, and vet but seventeen ar
ticIes, Of value OF x2.7T7 were lost.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-10
One Thousand Mill Operatives Quit
Work Today.
Sunday Before Strike
Very Quiet.
Important Meeting Of Strikers
This Morning.

New Bedford, Mass. December 9.-
This ity is on the eve of another great
battle batween labor and capital. Tomor-
row morning nearly 1000 operatives will
remain away from the Ac1shnet and
HPthaway mills and there Is a fesiing
among the operatives thai. they will win
the battle, as they say the ''causs is
Just" 1t has been particularly quiet
sunday before the strike Is inaugurated
and while the situation has been ais
cussed more or less among the operatives,
they have not been narticulariy demon
strative.
A meeting Of she striking weavers Will
be held at q. 10 tomorrow morning for the
purpose or outlining q future Motley TO be
followed, arranging for a meeting place
where headquartsrs can be established at
ing pickets. etc.
1t is not expected that every single
weaver of the 900 employed in the mills
will remain out. but from the talk OF the
weavers 1t is thought very few will go In
to the mill gates. There has been q de-
cl led change In the temperature here to-
day, the mercury in the Thermometers
dropping some 80 degrees in five or six
hours. How mUon this Will affect the
spirits of the operatives who have detsr-
mined to strike In the morning remains
to be seen. A call has been issued by
Secretary Hart, of the wssvers' Union,
for general meeting on Tuesday eve-
ming. In the call, hs advises the mem
bers to lay aside any little differences
they may have, and go in and win the
battle, now that they have once entered
upon 1t. The striking loom nxers feel
more c,nfident than ever now that the
mills will be badly crippled by the strike
of the weavers, and there was much re-
ioicing at thsir headquarters today.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-10
ABOUT READY TO ACT.
EnsIand's Assent Is Alone Lacking TO
the joint Note.

Pekin, Dtcsmbsr 9-All the foreign
envoys except Sir Ernest Macon Satow,
the British minister, have rgcsiyed in
struc tions from their governments agree-
ing to the joint note proposed at the last
meeting. Another meeting will probably
be called for Tuefday next. Shonid tbs
British minister have rtcsived his In
structions. to sign the joiut note by that
time, communication will be immediate
ly opened with Prince Ching ana Ii
Hung Chang, who are In daily touch
with the court by the Chinese telegraph
Prince Ching says Emperor Kwang Sn
is ready to return as soon as assured that
the negotiations will allow him to come
under conditions oonsonant with his dig
nifty and safety. The removal of Gensral
Tung Fu Hsisng from the command OF
the Chinese forces surrounding the court
Is considered by the foreign ENJOYS 60 be
very important step. as showing the
real desire of ths government TO come TO
terms. His hanishment indicates that the
court recognizes the expsdieney of obey-
ing the demands Of ths powers.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-10
WILL DE spicy MEETING.
Aldermen Tonight VIII Discuss the
City Charter.

The Board of Aldermen VIII meet this
evening to consider she city charter.
which was passed by the city council
with recommendations to the legislature
for enactment virtually as It was reported
by the special commitsee. 1t ssems to be
the general opinion about the city build
ing that the charter IN Its present form is
q dead measure before il Is even talked
over % formal meeting. IL it does pass
the aldermen, it is said its friends will
scarcely recognize 1t when 1t gets through
the mill Some OF the aldermen say it is
not oom plete, that It fails to rectitS the
very things which they beiieys stand
most in need of correction. The upper
board win undoubtedly try to amend the
present instrument, hut the indications
are that the result will be nonconcur-
renee, and perhaps an attempt to smother
the whole business.
Another thing which will probably de-
mand some attention tonight will be the
order introduced by MIR. Comedian in the
Council at the last meeting in relation
to the cases of Engi neers French and
Wiggin of the IRE department This or
der is now on the table in the upper
board, having been passed by the Council
by "A small margin. 1t declares the acti IN
of the fire committee in diseharging these
men nul end void apd reinstates Fhem In
the department., at the same time giving
an opportunity for a hearing in the
charges made against them. The alder
men are divided as to this order. Some
of tnem say that the tire COMMITTEES hav-
ing assumed the entire responsibility, 1t
is best to allow the matter TO be taken TO
the courts and a decision rendered there
as to the powers of the bre committee in
dischargi Ing these men. IL the courts de-
eide that the lire committee has ths
necessary authority then tina city council
can nuIlify their action by re-eIecting the
engineers il it sees fit to do SO. 1t the
aldermen now act On the matter, so some
claim. it " Ill leave the question as to the
tire committee power in this cass still
undecided, and they believe it should be
settled for all ii me.
Some OF the aldermen favor Mr.. Con-
nelIan's order, and will urge its passage.
Should the order pass the aldermen it
will be a severe criticism Of the action OF
the fire committee, and ONE of the COM
mittee members are planning to resent
such criti. ism by resigning. There will
be lively times before this question Is
settled, and tonight's meeting will be a
spioy one, unless all signs fall.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-10
House Expects To Pass The Revenue
Reduction Bill.
Beer Men Hope for Still
Further Favors.
Washington Centennial Celebra-
tion Occurs Wednesday.

Warrington, December 9-The pro-
gramme in the House for the coming
week contemplates the consideration and
passage of the Legislative, executive and
judicial approximation bill AMI the bill
for the reduction Of the war revenue
taxes. "Wednesday will be dies non 80
far as legislation is concerned, as on tfat
day the exercises In connection with the
centennial celebration of the removal OF
the seat of government to Washington
will be held In the House. The legisla-
tive approximation bill Is not expectsd to
oons ume more than two days at most,
probably only one, and the lenders expect
that the remainder OF the week Will
suffice to pass the war revenue reduction
act 1t Is probable that special interests
which do not receive the consideration in
the bill which they think they are en-
titled to, VIII attempt to amend 1t, This
is especially trus of the brewing interests,
which hope to secure further reduction
of the tax on beer from 81 60 barrel as
fixed by ths committee to 81. 30 barrel.
plan has been organized by which
those interests believe they can accom-
nlish their purpose. In order to secure
this reduction, which will amount to
about 81 900, 900, that amount OF revenue
must be retained. and those members
who are working for further reduction
on bear will advocate the retention OF the
tax on bank checks and discounts, which
amounts to about the same sum.
1t Is understood that MANY of tn larger
banks are not opposed to the retention of
this tax on the ground that 1t reduces the
number OF small cheoks presented for
payment, and thus reduces the cost OF
the clerical force In ths banks. Most OF
the Republican members of the ways and
means committee, however, do not be-
lieye successful night can be- waged
against any feature of the commuters
bill.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-10
THE NEXT STEP.


Washington, December 9.-The next
important step in the Chinese situation
win be the formal presentation to the
Chinese plenipoten tiaries Of the agree
ment arrived at between the representa-
tives of the powers at Pekin for repara-
tion Tor the Boxer outrages.
TIE negotiations for final settlement
will come later after the Chinese have
been given reasonable opportunity for
the consideration of the conditions laid
down by the powers. The complete agree
ment deciphsred from the code is now in
the hands OF the President. Officials de-
cline to make its text public in advance
by the powers. The essential features OF
the agreement have already been outlined
Ia the press dispatches.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-10
NEW FEDERAL COURT BuIDLlNa.

Congressman Alien will make another
attempt at the next session of Congrsss
to get an appropriation for new federal
court building in Portland. /, The plans
made by the governments architect for
such a building exclusive OF the price
of the lot, contemplated an approximation
of s3lD, 900. This the committee on public
buildings regarded as too large and 1t Is
so regarded here In Portland. The post
Office business Is growing every year and
1t is necessary that the entire building be
given up to this department. With the
federal courts, which now occupy the
second and third floors OF the post Office
building, removed, the post office would
expand to occupy the entire building.
The location talked Of for the court
building Is at the corner OF Market and
Federal streets, and building TO cost
about sl00. 600, with s4i. 600 as the pricesof
hs lot, IL being talked OF.
The Portland daily press., 1900-12-10
ON GRIDIR0N.
Washington's Famous Club Gives =
Dinner.

Washington, December The Gridiron
club gave It's December din ner tonight at
the Arlington hotel and large number
of distinguished guests wers present
The campaign that cloEei n month ago
was recalled In number OF skits in
which the members of this club bur
lesqued the incidents OF that canvass
Each guest found Full Dinner Pail''
at his plate which contained the menu.
Then there was a national golf tourna.
mept between Mckinley ana Bryan
which Mckinley won hand somely. There
was a presentation OF campaign relics
TO the Gridiron museum which included
several discarded platforms, the clothes
OF candidates, eto. The incident in the
campaign where Senator Hanna was sent
. bill for pair of pigs feet was recalled
by giving the Senator pair of the same
without charge. The reorganization of
the Democratic party was accomplished
In the Gridiron way. Senator Dolliver,
who was sworn in last Tuesday, was
called upon to explain how executive
session secrets leaked out since he has
been a member of the Senate. The
various skits were interspersed with good
speeches and songs. Among the guests
were ex-President Harrison, Postmaster
General Smith, Senators Depew. Dolli-
YER, Hanna, Platt OF Ccnnecticut. 5 pooner
and Shoup; Representatives Cannon,
Cramer, Cummings, Dick, Peace and
Tawney; Generals Miles, Corbin and
Bates, Majors Bird and Carson, US. A;
Admiral Melville, U. s. N. Assistant
Secretary of War Meiklejohn; Soott,e
Bone, Washington Post; Geo. W. BOYD,
Pennsylvania railroad; ]. L. Bristow.
Assistant Postmaster General; Robert 81.
Collins, war correspondent Associated
Press; George b. Cortslyou, secretary Go
the President: Charles Ii. Cramp, Phila-
delphia; j. N. CuIp, Southern railway;
Charles G. Dawes, comptroller OF the
currency; John Joy Edison, chairman In
augursl committee; ex-Secretary Foster
of the State Department; Evan p. How
ell, Atlanta; Joseph jefferson, L. X.
Johnstone, Minneapolis Times; Thomas
Lowery. Minneapolis; J. Ii. Maddox,
Baltimore g. Ohio railroad; j. II Manley
Of Maine.