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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-29

Mr.. James Freeman. city passenger and
ticket agent for the Southern, left yes
terday for Charlotte, N. c.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-29

Mr.. D. E. Williams. Jr., OF Jacksonville,
commercial agent for the Southern Rail-
way, spent yesterday in the city.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-07-29

- Mr.. J. McF. Williams. commercial agen
at Montgomery for the Mobile and Ohio
was in the city yesterday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
SHORT SERMONS.

For it's exercise or manifestation
trust demands an object or being to
be trusted.-Rev. T. Jefferson Dan
ner.
Better very little real faith straight
from the heart than vast amount OF
vague belief.-Rev. d. g. Garrett.
A secret of blessedness in work Is
the conviction that we are doing the
work that God wishes us to do.-Rev.
r. J. Kent.
The Bible exhorts us to that patient
continuance in we'll doing that is nec-
essary to the building Of Christ-like
character.-Rev. J. r. Shannon.
Progress is not blind, and now, more
than ever, the evolution of the race
should be guided by intelligent fore
sight.-Rev. G. D. Smith.
With the right conception OF mans
being here, not for happiness but fol-
worthiness, suffering itself Is an angel
in disguise.-Rev. Ira Billman.
All human law is based on the con-
viction that the punishment should tit
the crime. The common sense Of JUS
tice requires that.-Rev. DR.. Grove.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
CHURCH AND CLERGY.

The Rev. j. Wilbur Chapman is to
write the life of D. L. Moody.
Bishop Edsall has just completed
highly successful mission at James
town, N. d.
Tomkins Avenue Congregational
church Of Brooklyn raised over $4,000
for missions during the year.
The death roll in the Congregational
ministry in Great Britain was unusual
ly heavy during the year 1899.
A congress of the history of religions
will be held at Paris, France during
the first part of September next year.
The receipts of Plymouth church,
Brooklyn, for the year make total
of $4,000, Of which $1,000 is from pew
rents.
The annual council Of the South AZ
rican churches was held at Graaf
| Reinet, and owing to the preoccupa
tions of the war, only thirty-eight dele
gates attended.
Since his resignation from the
Church of the Pilgrims relief from care
has conduced to marked improve
ment in the health of the venerable
Dr. r. S. Storrs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
SIOUX CITY.

Mr.. John Williams was one of the
delegates chosen in the Sixth ward to
attend the convention which was held
at the court house March II.
Mr.. Jas. Washington was nominal
ed to run for superintendent of mar
kets. Mr.. Washington was born in
Lafayette county, Missouri, in 1859. He
came to Sioux City in 1886 and took a
position as blacksmith with Duggan
Bros. Two years later he engaged in
business in his own behalf and so con-
tinues to this day. Mr.. Washington
has always been republican and says
he always will be. He is a trustee of
the A. M e. church, and is one Of it's
strongest members. In his campaign
for this Office he had almost the united
support of the colored people of Sioux
City and feels much gratified over the
result Of the vote in the convention.
Mr.. Robert Early, formerly of this
city, but now Of Sioux Rapids, arrived
in the city Monday morning and spent
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
ACUTE SENSES OF THE SAVAGE
Scientific Vlew Of Their Alleged SuperI~
oritv to Civilized Mon.

ority to Civilized Men.
In his last lecture on the "Senses o.
Primitive Man" w. H. R. Rivers dis
cussed the acuteness OF hearing in saw
ages. In this respect none Of the Tor
res Straits natives were superior to
one of the Europeans composing the
expedition, while the majority were
inferior. No great weight, however,
could be attached to the observations,
because all the people were divers-an
occupation that certainly damaged the
ears to some extent. To investigate
their range of hearing Cations whis-
tie was used, and it was shown that
they could hear very high notes. Their
sense of smell was tested by means of
a series of tubes containing solutions,
of varying strength, of odorous sub
stances like valerian and camphor, and
the results, Willie not altogether salts
factory, tended to show they had no
marked superiority in this respect over
the members of the expedition. With
regard to taste it was very difficult to
get information, as the natives, natur-
ally enough, did not like strange OBJ
jects being put into their mouths. One
fact, however, was noticed, which was
interesting when it was remembered
that sweet and bitter were probably
our most definite sensations and that
was the complete absence Of any word
for bitter. For the sense of tempera-
ture the data were very scanty, but it
on their skin specially sensitive to cold
exactly as was the case with Euro
peans. AS to touch, when tested to see
how close the points of pair OF com
passes must be put on the skin before
they ceased to be felt as two, their
sensitiveness was in general better
than Europeans, but there was always
the doubt whether they were really
able to bear pain with more fortitude.
However, the conclusion that the Muir
ray islanders were distinctly less SEN
sitive than the Europeans in the eXpe-
dition was supported not only by their
subjective statements, but also by OBJ
ject tests depending on the conditions
of the blood pressure. In the discrm-
ination Of weight it was curious that
these natives, who had no abstract
idea OF weight and no word to express
it, and who, moreover, could have had
no practice, were more accurate than a
practiced European. Finally DR.. Riv-
ers, while commenting on the defective
knowledge of some of the senses he
had treated and on the absence of COM
parative data, concluded that in gen.
eral the sense organs of the savage
we're not markedly superior to those Of
the normal Of average European, and
that the recorded instances of appa-
rent extraordinary acuteness were to
be explained by his habits of observa-
ton and specialized knowledge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
From the Archipelago.
A Brief Letter From a Well Known
Iowa Man, Formally of Des
Moines, Who is in the
Home Of the Filipinos

Special to Bystander.
The enclosed clipping is part of a
letter received by me the 9th., inst.
You will all know Jim Bently, the bar
Der. He joined the army at St. Paul,
Mimi, about one year ago. He auth
crises me to give all Of his friends his
best regards.
SAMUEL RAY WELLS,
Dubuque, Iowa.
Dopagen, P. l., Jan Goth, 19oO.-My
Dear Friend: l take the pleasure to
drop you few lines to let you know
that am WELL I received your very
welcome letter today. Lince coming
here have had lots of lighting. Octo-
Der 18th our reg giment had brush with
a large force of Filipinos which lasted
three hours, 1t was one of the hardest
fought battles of the present war, and
at it's termination five hundred of the
insurgent were dead or wounded, while
our lost was only five killed and wound
ed. Again on Oct. 18th we engaged in
another battle. Our regiment were in
trenched at the time and when the
order came to chprge we piled over the
walls, and headed for the enemy on the
double quick. About one hundred in
surgents were killed or wounded be-
fore they succeeded in getting under
cover. l was slightly wounded in the
encounter. When there is no fighting
tooccupy our minds we find life decide
lv monotinous in this country. Since
coming here 1 have collected many rel
les and will send you some the first
time l have an opportunity.
Yours respectfully,
JAMES BENTLY,
Company II, 9th U. S. Infantry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
Why the Leaves Turn.

The common and oldfashioned idea
is that the tints of autumn foliage are
caused by frost. Stated briefly, the
causes are these: The green matter in
the tissue of leaf is composed Of two
colors, red and blue. When the sap
ceases to flow in the autumn and the
natural growth of the tree ceases,
oxidation Of the tissue takes place.
Under certain conditions the green
leaf changes to red; under different
conditions it takes on yellow or
brown tint-due to difference in COM
bination Of the original constituents
of the green tissue, and to the vary
ing conditions Of climate, exposure and
soil. A dry, cold climate produces
more brilliant foliage than one that is
damp and warm. This is the reason
that our American autumns are so
much more gorgeous than those of
Eneland
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
Orange Free State Flag.

The Orange Free State flag is a SIM
pie rectangle of vivid orange. An
orange tree "A full fruit is the most
distinctive /,ature of the arms of the
Orange Free State. Beneath the tree
are on one side lion and on the other
a number of oxen. An ox-wagon SIM
liar to that on the Transvaal arms and
three suspended horns complete the
whole. "Spes Bona"-good hope-is
written underneath the arms Of Cape
Colony, the chief feature of which is
lion rampant. A figure Of Hope sur
mounts the shield, the supporters OF
which are q couple OF native animals" I"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
Subscribe for the Bystander.
AFTERTHOUGHTS.

Many a man wouldn't be nearly SC
lucky if he depended on luck.
Ones admiration for oneself is large
" due to the limitations of mirrors.
It is when we become rich or famous
that we find out where are the friends
of our youth.
Don't abuse the world because II
abuses you, because the percentage is
always against you.
The shrewd man does not openly
condemn another for being an ass; MOI
does he cry him down; nor yet shuD
him; for he knows that the ass. though
a little slow of movement and compre-
hension, is a very convenient beast Of
burden, and, remembering work of his
own that should be done, he profits BY
his knowledge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

including Alaska; also from various
parts of Canada, British Columbia,
Manitoba, Mexico, Italy, Germany,
Ireland, New Zealand and Natal.
-Four persons were kept busy all day
long opening this mail and about fifty
in attending to the orders which
amounted to about S4ooo,oo. In order
to interest the people of Des Moines
they threw the mail into their window
Tuesday and it is attracting the atten-
tion of thousands Of persons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

The revival meetings conducted by
Mrs. Matte johnson at the A. M. +.
Church is arousing much interest and
her sermons are eagerly sought after as
evidence by the large crowds and many
souls that are coming, one night there
were fourteen persons went to the
mourner's bench and eleven the next
night. Mrs. johnson is an excellent
christian lady of much power, her SER
mons never fail to captivate the aud
ience and WELD much influence for good
the members of the church are prepar-
ing to give her hearty reception on
her last Sunday which will be one
week from next Sunday, at the Audi
torium as the church will not accomo-
date all the people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

We have saved many doctor bills
since we began using Chamherlain's S
Cough Remedy in our home. We keep
a bottle open all the time and whenever
any of my family or myself begin to
catch cold we begin to use the Cough
Remedy, and as result we never have
to send away for doctor and incur a
large doctor bill, for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy never fails to cure. 1t
is certainly medicine of great merit
and worth.-D. 8. MEARKLE, General
Merchant and farmer, Matte, Bedford
county, Pa. For sale by all Druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

| the day visiting his brother, e. r.
Early, returning to his home Tuesday
morning.
Misses Lettie Hurd and Salone
Smith came down from Yankton Tues
day morning to attend the dance which
was given on that evening.
Great preparations are being made
to make the concert success that is
to be given at the Grand opera house
on the 10Th inst.
The young mems meeting was well
attended on last Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Chas. Watkins was again chosen
, leader.
The sewing society met with Mrs. A.
Morgan on last Thursday.
Mr. H. A. Graves has been on the
sick list.
Mr.. N. Williams is troubled with
rheumatism.
The Pleasant Hour club gave anoth-
er one Of their series Of dances on the
18th.
Mr.. J. w. Taylor has professed re-
lion and Joined the church last Sum
day evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Countess Miranda de Canavarroo, the
California convert to Buddhism, has
left the San Gamita convent in Ceylon
and appealed to her American frlenos
to return home.
The Right Rev. Louis de Goesbrlano,
bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese
of Vermont, during his life possessed
large wealth, but avowed it his wish
to give it away and die a poor man.
He left only $2.12.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
KENTUCKY rs. ClVZLlZA
zION.

Is the commonwealth of Kentucky
a civilized state or not? We prefer
to think not from her recent shame
full and disgraceful p olitical trouble.
Well might Aguionaldo and his So
called uncivilized people point to
America and ask her if the people of
Kentucky are civilized. If so the
Archipelago does not want that kind
of civilization.
A few years ago such rank demo-
Gratis as pitchfork Tillman of S. c.,
Senator Morgan and Money of Ala
bama, said that the colored man of
the South were inhuman and incapa-
BILE of self government. We would
ask those maligners of the colored
race how about the white people of
Kentucky. They seem to be very
much incapable of self government.
The Goebel election law, the armed
forces that daily parade the streets
of the commonwealth, seems that
higher christian civilization has not
yet reached those people. Their
actions are a mockery of civilization
and shock to enlighten humanity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
JAS. WASHINGTON FOR MARKET
MASTET.

The Republicans of Sioux City, have
nominated James Washington last
week, at their city convention for Mar
ket Master, and we are proud of his
success. Mr.. Washington is one Of
Sioux city enterprisine men and he is
we'll qualified to fill the office, even the
republicans of the northwest are be-
gining to recognize the colored man.
Des Moines and Sioux City are the first
who will be the next, now is the time
for other to qualify themselves for
even higher places, try and raise your
self as high in estimotion of your
Blagburn and Washington such men
will be credit to the race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
Ingenuity.

The following ingenious mode Of
crossing a river was once displayed by
a kaffir, who had for some time stood
watching the vain attempts of a party
of soldiers to cross the stream at a
time when to ford it was attended by
considerable danger After smiling at
their efforts with that sardonic express
sion remarkable among these savages,
he quietly raised a heavy stone, placed
it on his head and then walked. with
opposite side.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Miss Ethel Hale, of Kansas City Kan
arrived in our city last Sunday to visit
with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs.
Danial Roy, she is at pesant with her
cousin Mrs. Il. e. Jacobs of 1909 W.
Walnut street, she may decide to re-
main here indefinitely
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

@ Mr.. G. Fl. Underwood OF Mystic, Iowa
is in our city this week attending the
Joint Conference of the State Miners
and Operators meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
Where They Land.

OF every 103 shots which strike some
soldier, forty-three will lodge in the
legs, thirty-three shots will lodge in
the arms, twenty-five strike between
aeck and waist, one in the neck, and
eleven shots some part of the SOL
lier's head.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

The conversion and accession to the
church during series of meeting con-
! Quoted by Mrs. johnson have reach
4 fifty or more, and among that number
are some of the leading young women
end men Of our city, DR.. Peterson and
his members are elated over their sue
cess.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

When in Muchaklnock, Iowa
stop at MRS. ADDIE JOHN
SONS RESTAURANT for good
meals or, short orders; also Ice
Cream, Prompt attention given
to all orders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Mrs. I. N. Jones, of the East city in
tertained few of their friends last
SUNDAY at dinner in honor of her hus-
band, after an elagant, a very enjoya-
bic time was had by all present, the
happy party departed late in the after
moot wishing Mr.. Jones many more
such happy birthdays
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Mr.. David Barner, one of our success
full colored farmers of Grimes, Iowa,
will wed Mrs. Miles N. Bell, formally
of this city, but now of Phoenix, Ariz.
next Sunday, Rev. F. ]. Peterson will
preform the cermony.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
NOTICE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Hughes and
family express their heartfelt thanks
to the host of friends, who so kindly
assisted them during the illness and
death of their late son and brother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
BANNER DAY FOR 10 w
SEED STORE.

Last Monday was banner day with
the Iowa Seed Co., of this city, as they
received in their mail 1923 letters and
postals from every state and territory
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Mr.. Wallace johnson, tonsorial
artist at the Iowa House, will wed a
young lady who has just arrived from
Indiana, this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Zed Harris, of Mucha-
KNOCK are visiting in ,he city, the
guess of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Curtly Of
1042 B. street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

M. p, jackson, has been selected as
one OF che judges for the coming city
election, the only colored man as yet
selected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Tom-"Was it hard to tell Miss Au-
tumnal you loved her."
Jack-"Not half so hard as 1t was to
explain matters after ! got sooc""-
Chicago News.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

The Rev, Matte Johnson, the cvang-
list, is meeting with fattering success,
having many conversions each evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Mr.. w. Fl. Wells, has open his tonso-
rial parlors on 3rd between Walnut and
Locust streets, Mr.. Chas. Roy will be
with him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

If we could only look at our own
troubles as philosophically as we do
at those of others happiness would
come easy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

The publicans are making great
fight for mayor MacVicar and balance
OF the ticket. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Whisky for Smo<eless Powder.
The British government used $4,000
gallons of corn whisky last year in tho
manufacture of smokeless powder.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

The Rev. Henry MeCraven, assisted
4 DR.. Peterson at the furnal services of
the late Albert Hughes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Mr.. Frank 4. Hughes, of St. Louis
Mo-, who was called here by the death
of his brotor Albert, left on Wednesday
for his home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Got your winter coal at 1907 Center
street. Iowa phone 255.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

/ Rev. Joseph Underwood, went to
Frsiser, last Saturday where he will
conduct series of revival meetings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

The Rev. Matte Johnson, the evang-
list will preach special sermond Sun
day at four O. clock at the A. M. E.
church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Miss Zella Davis was ill few days
this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Frank Blagburn, will receive the
support of every honest republican,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

J. Frank Blagburn is making gal
liant fight for Market Master
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Mrs 9, H. Richardson, has been quite
sick this week at her home in Cliye.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

Miss Sophia Bass has not been quite 80
well this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16
-. I. THOMPSON. EDITOR.
j. q. SHEPARD. MANAGER.
DWA'S LEADING COL0RED PAPER.
CITY NEWS

The weather, this week is decidedly
March weather.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-16

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-18

F. Dimmick defendants was the oc-
currence that held the attention of the
of the Judge. Stackpole & Reed looked
after the interest of plaintiff and Benz
Reynolds, of Winnebago City, the
defendants.
Rev. Herbert A. Erickson. who has
lust returned from the theological
seminary at Louisville, KY. will supply
the Baptist church at Window, Mimi,
this summer.
M. Caller, editor of the Vernon
Center News, stopped off on Wednes-
day and ordered new Victor roll top
desk, Victor safe, Victor letter press
and Victor press book from d. T.
Swenson.
We noticed new ten volume library
six Thousand Years of History,
finely bound, in Swenson's corner OF
Messrs. Stackpole and Swenson's Office
on Sunday. Both of these gentlemen
are now drinking deep" from the
fountain of knowledge.
Matthias A. Beaver and Miss Minnie
O. Reimann1will wed next week, ac-
cording to invitations out announcing
this event. Long may they live and
prosper.