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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07
O-AMERICAN
COUNCIL.
A Great Gathering of Distinguished
Race Men. There were Nearly
400 Delegates and it was
Nonpartison.

Last week the third annual conven
ton of the Afro-American Council was
held in Indianapolis, Ind, and it wal
we'll attended by some of the best and
most distinguished men in America.
The following officers were elacted
for the ensuing year: &g
President-Bishop Alexander Wal
tiers, of New Jersey.
Vice Presidents-T.1T Thomas Fortune,
of New York; w. A. Pledger, Of Georg.
ia; a;Earnest Lyons of Maryland; Harry
B. Smith, of Ohio; o. M. Woods, Of Mis-.
souri,; Col. John r. Marshall, Of Illinois;
Bishop G. w. Clinton, of North Caro-.
lima; w. H. Steward, of Kentucky, and
Mrs. Lillian Thomas Fox, of Indiana.
Secretary-Cyrus Field Adams, Of IL
linois.
Financial Secretary-J. Frank Blag.
burn, of Iowa.
Treasurer. w. Thompson, Of New
York. &
National Organizer-Mrs. Ida Wells
Barnett, of Illinois.
Corresponding Secretary-Dr. I. B.
Scott. of Louisiana.
Sergeant-at-arms-J.W w. Wheeler, OF
Missouri.
Assistant Corresponding Secretary
j, Silas Harris, of Missouri.
Chaplain-The Rev. J. s. Caldwell, OF
Pennsylvania.
Directors of decentralization, w.
c. Jason, of Delaware; Legislative, F.
L. McGbee, of Minnesota; Ecclesiasti
cal, the Rev. J. w. Alexander, of New
York; Business, w. E. B. Dubois, OF
Georgia; Literary; Or. N. 9, B. Mason,
of Ohio; Newspaper, "a. y. Mnnly.sol
Washington, D. c.; Emigration, the
Rev. J. R. Seabrook, of Oregon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07
4 NEGRO BUSINESS
.. LEAGUE,
Booker r. Washington It's Presi'
dent. It was the Greatest Gath
ering of Substantial, Reliable
Honest Business Men ever
held in the World.

In response to call issued by Book
er T, Washington for a meeting of
colored business to be held in the old
historic Boston Aug 23rd. More then
200 delegates from nearly every State
in the Union assembled in Parker
Memorial Hall, Boston, Thursday
morning August 23rd. They came
from Maine to Nebraska and from Illi-
nois to Florida, representing every
phase of industrial and commercial life
They were neat, well-dressed dignl-
fed manly set of men, each bearing the
air OF prosperity and independence pos
sessed by the man who has surmount-
ed obstacles and mastered adverse cir
cumstances. These men have organic
ed themselves into q permanent body
known as the National Negro Business
League The committee respectfully
recommends as follows: Resolved,
That this convention enter into per-
manent organization as National As
sociation, and that the officers of this
convention, namely: For President,
Booker T. Washington Of Alabama.
Vice President, Giles B. Jackson, OF
Virginia.
Second Vice-President, Mrs. Alberta
Moore Smith of Illinois.
For Treasurer, Gilbert c. Harris OF
Massachusetts.
For Secretary, Edward E. Cooper Of
District of Columbia.
Compiler, E. A. johnson of North
Carolina.
From the time the gavel fell Thurs
day morning at 10. o'clock and unit
II. o'clock Friday evening every mo
ment OF the fur intervening sessions
were prof, ably used There were M
points-of- order squabbles, no parlia
mentary wrangles, no disgruntled in
diviiuals to air there grievances, NJ
Simple Simons with their silly saying
and most of all, no whining or lugu
brious complaints. Every indiviua
who spoke was brim full of bushes
and therefore his remarks were inter
esting, energizing and inspiring
Though the programme was long AM
varied one, never did interest wane
The closest attention was given eacl
speaker and boundless enthusiasm wa
the order of the day.
The following was arranged an
: carried out to the letter with the es
ception of one or two slight changes
and the substitution of the name Q
Mr., r. C. N. Simmons for that of MI
w. G. Coleman. Concord, N. c., VIII
was detained because of illness.
August 20, 10 A. M.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Mr.. J. b. Bowles of Chicago and Miss
Cora Givens of that city were quietly
married last Wednesday at st. Joseph.
Michigan. Mr.. Bowles is well known
in this city, They will make their
future home in Tennessee where Mr.
Bowles will practice law. The By
stander, and his many friends wish
them success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

There will be Memorial meeting,
held 1T St. Paul A. NJ. E. church Sun
day afternoon 400 p. M, in momorv
of the wife Of Bishop Grant, deceased.
All members and friends are invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

y All members of Naomia Court No. 8
are requested to meet Sept. 10, 7:3O
o'clock, at the Masonic hall, Fourth
and Court avenue, and oblige
MRS. SHEPARD, M. A. M.
MRS. JACKSON, Sect'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Buffalo Bills great show will be here
Saturday this week, there are several
new features and the rough riders will
interest all who may ,go.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Mr.. f. G. Dozier of Clinton spent last
Sunday in our city, returning home
Monday. Mr.. Dozier has been read
er of the Bystander for several years
and is one of Clinton's pioneer citizens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Rev. I w. johnson is now en- route to
the annual conference, which meets in
Minneapolis, MINI. The Rev. johnson
has labored successfully as christian
gentleman. The young people viii
give pink tea contest in Clarinda for
his benefit; the year ends with great
credit. ).
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

The Little Casino Restaurant
81 4 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, 1900-09-07

The Little Casino Restaurant
314 West Third street. Meals
at all hours. Short orders a
speciality. Give US call.
M. POWELL, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Mr.. ]. Frank Blagbure who was in
Indianapolis last week attending the
Afro American Council, returned home
Monday. He was elected financial
Secretary of the Council.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

While working in the mine at Mar
.quisville Oscar Crockett was struck by
falling slate and injured; although not
dangerously hurt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Mrs Annie Renix returned Saturday
evening from an extended visit in
Leavenworth and Topeka, Kansas.
She reports very pleasant time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Mr.. E. Butler and wife of Abba was
. Des Moines visitor last week. Mr..
Butler is typesetter on the Abba Re-
publican. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

J. Frank Blagburn, j. B. Rush and
/. M. Jones have returned from the
National Council meeting in Indiana
polls and each report an excellant time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Miss Blanch Renix leaves Sunday
morning for St. Joseph, Mo-, where
she will be employed as Stenograph-
er in the office of DR.. J. r. Grassland,
prominent physician of that city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

When in Muchaklnock, Iowa,
stop at MRS, ADDIE JOHN
SONS RESTAURANT for good
meals orrshort orders; also Ice
Cream, Prompt attention given
to all orders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

NE wa Secret Frsternal Insur-
anee Society, exclusively for the color
ed race. African Monarch of America,
Sioux City, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

J. Frank Blagburn the authorized
delegate from the city Of Des Moines,
will deliver his report next Thursday
evening at the A. M. E. church. All
are invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Editor John L. Thompson has been
selected to deliver an address before
the citizens of Bedford, Ia, Sept. %.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

CAUTION-Protect your loved ones
by insuring in the African Monarchs OF
America, Sioux City, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

] III. Nixon, Jeweler, No. 316 West
Third street. Tunes Pianos and re-
pairs Organs. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Mrs. Theodore Williams left Tor Min
neapolis last Saturday to visit her Sis
ter Miss Eva Robinson.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Miss Josie Rivers has returned from
the lakes in Northern Iowa, and re-
ports pleasant time. ass
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Nrs. B. Grayson Of Abba was visitor
in our city last week,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Mrs. E. NJ. Burnsugh of Mt. Pleasant
visited the fair last week and also was
. caller at the Bystander Office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Mr.. Thaddeus Stepp q portraitsArtist
Of Chicago, has located in our city at
SO 3rd street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

WANTED-Reliable men to organize
( Local Lodges. ADDRESS African Mon
archs Of America, Sioux City, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07
.IeIls LEADING CoLoRED PAPER
CITY NEWS

Miss Libbie Evans is suffering from
q felon this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07
WORDS OF PRAISE.

The quarterly meeting at Bedford,
Iowa, Sept. 2, closed with interest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

Colored Jeweler at BIG West Third
street; will buy old gold or exchange
for new. n. "a, s..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-07

n. Scott has accepted position with
the Chicago Great Western Ry. Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29
TRAIN DITCHED.
WOma Killed and Fifteen Persons
Injured, Some Seriously.

OGDEN. Utah, Sept. pa disastrous
wreck occurred on the Southern Pacific, at
Gartner siding. near the Utah-Nevada line.
Train No. 4, due to arrive at Ogden at 6
o'clock last evening, went into the ditch
and Mrs. Lowell. of Trenton, Mo-, was
killed and about fifteen others more or less
injured. There were some fifty-hve pas
sengers on the train, some of them mem
bers OF a Burlington excursion party, en-
route for the coast. A special train left
Ogden with a corps of physicians for the
scene of the wreck. and the dead and
wounded were brought TO Ogden to-day.
The train was running at full speed when
the accident occurred. There is a sharp
curve one mile east OF Gartner and as the
train sped around the bend an outside rail
overturned and the entire train of nine cars
were thrown into the ditch. the engine
alone remaining on the track. When the
train bearing the injured arrived at Ogden
six of the passengers who were seriously
injured were taken to the hospital in this
city. The rest went on their way east.
Those taken of here were: Miss ]. c. Allen.
Cleveland. o., head severely bruised and
back sprained: Nelson Neil, Shelby county,
Illinois. leg fractured; Mrs. Gross. Tulare.
Cal, collar bone broken: Mrs. keefe, San
Francisco, collar bone broken and leg frac-
tured; Mrs. McGamon address not given),
arm broken.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29
BRYANrsM IN THE SOUTH.

The political situation in the South pre-
sents this remarkable feature. viz, that
Mr.. Bryan will carry every Southern State
dollar spent, and yet neither Bryan nor
Organism is popular in the South. The
Southern people would rather see almost
any other Democrat that could be named
President than Mr.. Bryan, and they are
opposed to the main features of the plat
form on which he stands. yet he will re-
ceive the electoral vote of every Southern
S~tate-120 in all-without so much as the
lifting of a finger by his party managers
or himself to attain the result. The points
of opposition between Southern Democrats
and Mr.. Bryan include all the important
issues of the present campaign. They are
no longer in favor OF free silver, If they
pansion from the beginning; they are fast
changing front on the tariff question:: they
are not afraid of Imperialism or govern
ment by injunction as Mr.. Bryan is; they
are not tinctured with socialism as he is;
they are loyal to the national government
and TO the flag in the matter of the Philip
pines. as he is not; they are not concerned
about the trust q~uestion-in short, they
have no real sympathy with Organism.
There is abundant evidence of the lack
of sympathy with Organism in that Sec
ton of the country from whence he will
draw the most of his electoral votes, If not
all that he will receive. 1t is found in the
expressions OF Democratic papers and in
dividual Democrats. Many of the leading
Democratic statesmen of the South have
declared in favor OF holding and governing
the Philippines. The Atlanta Constitution
says: 1.-THE South realizes that the reten-
ton of the Philippines will make for her
profit probably more than for any other
section OF the country" The Nashville
American says: 1.-The thinking people of
the South know Mr.. Bryan's imperialism
is a phrase to jugglc with. a campaign cry.
Intelligent people in the South want ex-
| pansion." The Louisville Post, independent
Democratic. says the people of the South
have been greatly benefited by the revival
the expansion OF in the East.
| the growth of our political and industrial
influence in the Philippine Islands and that
| portion of the world would be OF as much
| the Union" The Chattanooga Times warm
ly the recent report OF the
] Philippines commission and congratulated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29
THE RAPE OF THE LOCK
NOT BY POPE, BUT BY A GIRL AT A
KERN MEETING.
H~afr-PuIling Time Among the Carroll
County Unterrfhed-General Riot
Was Narrowly Averted.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
LOGANSPORT, Ind, Sept. 2s.--To-days
Democratic meeting at Burlington. a small
village In Carroll county eighteen miles
southwest Of this city, ended in a free
for-all fight. which. before the trouble was
ever. assumed the proportions of a general
riot and In which several people were
lightly injured by being caught in the
squeeze or hit with fists or clubs. 1t Is
estimated that fully half the crowd, said
to have numbered a thousand people, was
directly or indirectly involved in the fight
ing.
John w. Kern, Democratic candidate for
Governor. was the principal speaker. and
it was during his speech that the trouble
started. STANDING on the outskirts of the
crowd was Miss Jennie Mcdonald, VINO on
her breast wore proudly. a large Bryan
badge. Near her stood Miss Minnie Glea'
son. Exactly how the trouble started cam
not be learned, but 1t is understood that
Miss Mcdonald made some remark to MISS
Gleason which that young woman resented
This was the signal for active hostilities
and the two girls went at 1T fast anu
furious. Before they could be separated
Miss Gleason had lost o large bunch of her
luxuriant locks and Miss Mcdonald was
considerably the worse for wear.
But the trouble did not end here. The
youthful admirers of the girls took up the
quarrel and soon a score of men were tight
ing for blood. These were joined by others.
and for a time it looked as if murder would
be done before the ARRAY could be stopped
The cooler-headed men in the crowd took
q hand in attempting to quiet matters and
fully five hundred persons were involved
before order was finally restored. Many
women tainted and the screaming of others
only added to the general confusion
The affair nearly broke up the meeting,
although Mr.. Kern did finally finish his
Spaec1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29

Everybody is watching the news from
the anthracite coal region with the deepest
the strike means so much to so many peo-
pie. Hard coal is the fuel of several popu-
lcus Eastern States. AT best it takes a
good bit of the wages of the very poor to
pay for coal during the winter. Many in
dustries depend upon II, and many more
People than the miners and their families
are involved In the issue of the strike.
Everybody-that is, most everybody-is
anxious that there shall be no bloodshed
In the coal district. Republican leaders
have done all in their power to have the
differences adjusted. They do this because
1t is best for all concerned. The Democratic
managers have lone nothing to influence
an early settlement. Mr.. Bryan has de-
nounced the mine operators, and his
organs, like the New York Journal, have
done nothing to bring about a settlement.
but all in their power to infiame the en-
ployes TO distrust and hate their employers.
Judging from the tune of the Bryan organs
an early adjustment of the troubles is not
tc their liking.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29

liquor interests generally ardentiy sastain
the Democratic party Democrats help the
Prohibition leaders because they know that
If they make converts 90 per cent. of them
will come from the Republicans. 1t was
said to be susceptible of proof in 1884, when
Mr.. Blaine was defeated, that the Demo-
cratic managers in New York paid the
IL would possibly be good politics" for the
Democratic managers to pay the cost of the
WooIley train. 1t is a curious fact that
the Prohibition orator has rarely a word to
say against Mr.. Bryan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29
woman. II. NJ. S. Meeting.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
LOGANSPORT, Ind. Sept. 2s.-The an
nual meeting of the woman's Home Mis-
sionary Society, Kokomo district. Of the
Methodist Church in session here to-day
elected the following officers: President.
Mrs. Anna Kilmer, Peru; vice president.
Mrs. Laura Mercer. Kokomo; recording
secretary, Mrs. Nellie S~tranahan, Peru;
corresponding secretary. Mrs Loretta
barnett. L~ogansport; treasurer. Miss SAL
lie ueaton, Kokomo. secretary Young Peo-
pies work. Miss Laura Cummack. Con
verse; secretary Mite Box Society. Mrs.
matte benefcence. Mrs. j. II. Jackson. Ko-
komo. The society viii meet next yea In
Peru.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29

At last Hon. Frank Il. Burke has found
a defender OF his legislative record. After
resting several weeks under the damaging
expose made by Mr. Littleton he has in
duced a friend TO essay a defense. The de-
Tense consists OF an admission of every
single one of the charges. with an attempt
or lodged. The defense does not defend.
Mr. Burke would better have pleaded
guilty and thrown himself on the mercy
of the court.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29

pines could vote at the coming election
they would add several hundred TO the ma
5crity the State will give against Bryan.
One of them, a Democrat, writes to a
friend in Terre Haute that there is no
political opinion among them. except de-
votion to the flag and indignation at the
course of the anti-imperialists at home.
He adds:
l tell you. II Bryan is elected this fall.
our lives will be in the greatest danger,
for he promises these people their freedom.
and If he Is elected We won't have time
10 get away from these Islands before they
would capture and imprison us or kill us
outright.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29
WOMEN AT CANTON.
Daughters of Rebekah Shake Presf-
dent Mckfnley's Hand.

CANTON, o., Sept. 2s.-President and
Mrs. Mckinley took a long drive this morn
ing, the weather being especially favorable.
lion. Irving Dudley. OF California. United
States minister 10 Peru, called on the
President to-day.
For a time this evening the Mckinley
lawn was filled with a Misunderstanding dele
CATION. The members of the delegation
were women from all parts OF the coun-
try who are meeting here a. delegates TO
the district meeting Of the Daughters Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29

II President Mckinley were really an inn
perialist or expansionist in the sense of
seeking every available opportunity TO ex-
tend the territorial possessions of the
United States. he would fall in with the
German policy for the ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of
China, knowing that the United States
would get its share. The fact that he re-
fuses to join in or countenance the policy
shows that he is not an expansionist for
expansions sake. but only as a matter of
national destiny or duty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29

II begins 10 look as if the Socialists, or
Social Democrats. as they call themselves.
might become a factor OF some consequence
IN the coming election. This is the party
which has nominated Eugene V. Debs for
President. and IL will gather up all the
elements Of discomfort that have not been
corraled by Bryan. They have arranged
for a meeting in Chicago tonight. which
win be the formal opening OF their national
campaign The meeting promises to be a
large one, Mr.. Debs being one Of the
speakers. Tomorrow he will speak under
the auspices OF the German and Bohemian
Socialists OF Chicago. and early in the
week will start on a general speaking tour.
lie Il a thoroughly sincere man and more
disinterested than Mr.. Bryan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29

A letter is published from ex-Mayor Hew-
lit. of New York. one of the ablest of the
old school Democrats, in which, after Civ
says that as a Democrat and because of his
hope for the future of his party he is COM
PEELED to vote for Mckinley. In other
words. he regards the defeat of Organism
as necessary TO the revival OF Democracy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29
WANT A PLACE FOR BRYAN.
Nebraska F~usionists WIZ Try TO Give
w. j.. N Senaforship.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Sept. 2S.-Assistant Sec
rotary of War Meiklejohn has returned 10
Washington from a brief visit To his home
i'm Nebraska. Mr.. McikleJchn made several
speeches, and expects TO return next month
and make more. He reports a favorable
condition in the States west Of the Mis-
souri,. and predicts that a majority OF them
will give their electoral vote 10 Mckinley.
Indeed. the Democrats especially conceded
that Kansas, South Dakota, Wyoming aud
Washington, all OF which went for Bryan
four years ago. will be for Mckinley this
year. Mr.. MefkieJohn. while admitting the
influence State pride viii have In Bryan's
favor in Nebraska. says that sentiment -
turning to Mckinley, and that the BryaH-
ties are more intent OF securing the Lexis
lature than on carrying the State either Cor
the national or State tickets. In a word.
the Nebraska Bryanites. despairing OF Bry-
ans chances OF reaching the White House.
want TO land him in the Senate. and are
therefore willing 20 trade presidential and
gubernatorial for legislative votes
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29

Those who are in position to know say
that the sound-money Democrats in New
Fork city are stronger now than they were
in 1896. They are estimated now at from
5000 TO 10000. From present indications
they will cast very nearly as many votes
against Bryan throughout the country as
they did four years ago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-09-29

The capital district Of Indiana. with its
large constituency and important business
end commercial interests. should be repre-
sented in Congress by a man OF decided
ability. If he has demonstrated his fitness
for the position and his aptitude for at
fairs. and possesses training and expert
ence and the respect and confidence Of his