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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
FRASER.

A few Of our colored people left
Tuesday for Spring Valley, Ill.
Miss Daisy Mash and Mr.. Willie
Blaine were married, Tuesday, Feb. l3.
in Boone and from there they took
their departure for Spring Valley, ILL.,,
where they will reside.
Mr.. r. McGreagry, Jessie Cooper and
Eddie Martin are up from Saylorville
visiting their folks.
Mrs. John Thomas Cooper left Tuesday
morning for Saylorville.
Mr.. Joseph Morris left Tuesday morn
ing for Muchy to visit his mother.
Miss Ada Hollands will leave this
week for Spring Valley, ILL.,, to visit
her grandmothehr. The Sunday school
is sorry to loose their Secretary.
Miss Addie Jinkens and daughter
will leave this week for Danville, ILL.,.
where Mrs. Jenkins expects to visit
her brother.
Miss Blossie Jenkens is doing fine in
her music lessons.
Mrs. Cora Williams left Saturday
morning for Missouri to visit he1
mother.
Mrs. S. Mitchell was called away
Saturday to the bed side of her sick
son.
Mr.. Ed Mannel. Mr.. Galligo. Mrs. NJ
Emery, Mr.. v. L. Mcdonald, Mr. F
Dinckson, Mrs. Sonnine Sminther and
sister are now on the sick list.
Mr.. Will Houzze and Miss Ida Ross
read an essay Sunday at Sunday
school. Subject: Jesus at Jacobs
Well"
The Superintendent of the First Bap'
tist Sunday school, Mr.. Lee Garret
says he is expecting to get married
soon, to any one that will have him.
The Baptist Sunday school will give
an entertainment Saturday night.
The contest between Miss Georgie
Blaine and Miss Blossie Jinkens will
take place Saturday night, as it was
postponed on account of sickness
Rev. Wright of Boone preached q,
the NJ. F.. church Sunday.
Miss Lulu Floyd returned from
Spring Valley. III.
The entertainment given by the Nj. +
church at the home Of Mrs. Spencer
was a success.
Those having items for the BY
stander please hand them to Mrs
Mable Coleman.
Mrs. Charity Barber is kept very
busy carrying people to and from
Boone.
Rev. Wright and wife returned tc
Boone Tuesday morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
ALBA NEWS,

Mr.. and Mrs. U. $. Jones and Mr.. aud
Mrs. E. +. Butler were Hooking visitor $
Sunday afternoon
Aunt Dizzy Burton and Mrs. Tolburt are
on the sick list this week.
A number Of the Coaltield people were
in Abba greater part of the week getting
their pay for taking caae Of the sick this
winter, at Coalfeld.
Mr.. G. q. Tolson who has been quite
sick for the last few weeks is much worse
al this writing.
A number of strangers has been in our
town this past week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Muchakinock, Ia. Feb. 2O.-To the
Bystander: Mrs. w. p. Jones and her
sister. Miss Lula Jones were in Des
Moines last week.
Miss Amanda Mallory of Chicago. Ill.,.
Is the guest of Mrs. Devils Nolan at
this writing.
The NJ. C. Bands minstrel showed in
Eddyville on the 18th inst. They will
show in Abba at an early date. They
have an "up-to-date" entertainment.
B. F. Cooper. DR.. Southall and a
number Of others went to Eddyville
Saturday night and attended the NJ.
C. Bands minstrel.
Albert Rhodes is able to be out again
after several weeks ILLNESS.
The friends of Miss Rosa Green are
glad to see her out again, and we hope
she will regain hsrhealth.
Miss Susie Lordor, Miss Annie Miles
and Geo. Harris visited the Tate
home" In Oskalooa Sunday.
Mrs. Jennie Coins went to Ottumwa
Wednesday to stay an indeflnate period
a John Harris attended the Balp In
.Ottumwa Wednesday evening
REV. Daniels .0e indian Territory
spent. several days In our city this
week.
Horace Massey returned last week
to Ottumwa after several weeks stay
In our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

D a at her home on 1884 Lyon Stree
last 4 "Wednesday. the alst. Mrs. williams
fordSerly Mrs. Isaac Smith she had been
sickR 1omstime. She was an old and re-
sped ded citizen having lived here many
veal The funeral services was held a,
thea3urn's M. Z. Church s o'clock Thur.
daf conducted by Rev. Holmes the re-
mains were laid to rest in Woodland Gem.
etefy. She leaves one daughter two sons
anh many friends to mourn her loss.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Black Patti Hroubadours spent last Fri.
day and Saturday in our city; they played
to good sise house each night. while
in many instance it was good yet not up
to its former standard OF two years ago.
in fact they have lost some Of their best
performers. they now introduce the cake
walk which is much out Of date in Des
Moines however our well known singer
Prof. Geo. l. Holt assisted them both
nights.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Clarinda, Iowa, Feb. 20. 190O.-Mr.
Editor: Permit me word or so. We
are moving on nicely. Our quarterly
meeting will take place Sunday, Feb.
25th. Our membership has increased
and our Sunday school is growing. and
Richard Aliens name is known here as
never before and again we have re-
ceived some very complimentary words
in this part OF the west, of our much
esteemed and delegate elect, Rev. G.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
DUBUQUE NOTES.

Nv Isaac Jones who was laid up last
week Is able to be oub.
Miss Bessie Aaron who has been visit
ing Miss Rrober has returned home. ,ass
The attendance at church last Sunday
was very large.
Owing to the severe weather last Wed
nesday the exercises for Aliens Day were
postponed until Sunday afternoon at a:30
O'clock.
The meeting at the club last week was
very small.
A neck tie social will be held at the
church Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Brooks is slowly improving.
Miss hay Cole is very ILL.,
The teachers meeting is held at the
home of Rev. johnson.
Mesdames johnson and Mathews have
been suffering for the past week with neu-
ralgia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Died st The hospital Monday night
Henry CLAY of consumption; he came to
this city in early sixties and was well
known by older settlers he was soldier
in the Civil War he has been . widower
for d number Of years and has daughter
in soathern Kansas, his remains were laid
70 Isst in Woodland Cemetery last
ThuHpday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
The Rock Island Wall Map of
the United States

Is the best offered 10 the public. IL is
very lasge and specially adapted to
school purposes. Every teacher o
geography and every business office
should have one. 1t will be sent post
paid to any address on receipt of fifteen
cents in postage stamps or coin.
Address, JOHN SEBASTIAN, e. P. A.,
Chicago, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
AUCTIONEER.

1austion goods, stock. farm imp'e-
ments and make public sales aspscislty
BY my many yssss Of experience will
guarantee satisfaction. Terms are
reasonable. Address 8. Y.sHARGER,
box IS, Decatur City, lows.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
MuCHAKINOCK NEWS.

The Union Valley Baptist Sunday
School opened at $3.50 a. m. Sunday
with a good attendance.
After the lesson being canvassed and
catechised, an address was made by
Rev. NJ. Daniels, who had been in our
couragement and compliments Of the
school was highly appreciated.
Hon. Geo. H. Woodson responded to
the address and also made motion
that the school, to show their apprecia-
ton, should have a standing vote,
which was unanimously voted.
The newly organized adult class Of
the Sunday school is progressing nicely.
We hope it will continue and be
represented each and every Sunday.
Preaching at the Union Valley Bap-
tist church commenced at 11:00 a. m.
The sermon was preached by Rev. NJ.
was very plainly illustrated. Rev. NJ.
Daniels also preached in the evening at
O'clock.
Rev. Bingaman, pastor of the Union
Valley Baptist church has been sick
from a vacinated arm and was un-
able to preach at all Sunday. but he is
getting better now and we hope he will
be able to fill his place next Sunday.
A party Of young ladies and gentle
men made a surprise on Mr.. Lenford
Willis Tuesday evening, celebrating his
2lst birthday. He received a number
Of presents in honor of his manhood
and we hope for him success in life
Prof. A. Il. Jackson who was present
and made an address in honor Of Mr.
Willis, and response by Rev. J. A..
Bingaman, after which Mr.. Willis
thanked the assembly for their respect
and many honors shown him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

w. Gaines, D. D., especially of the
State of Missouri. Of his valuable
services as a man and christian
gentleman, and all say If any one with
the rest Of his competitors deserves th~
honor of being elected to the position
of Bishop, 1t Is Rev. G. w. Gaines, d.
D., and l say may God grant 1t.
Respectfully,
r. w. JOHNSON.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

The A. N. f. CHOIR, sang to a very
appveciative audience at the University
Christian Sunday School last Sunday,
they never fail to leave = good i'm.
prssion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

The list of colored delegates to the Re-
publican City Convention tomorrow are
r, N. Hyde, B. j. Holmes, E. T. Blag-
burn, d. H. Hooker, Mace Morton, John
Morris from the West Side and George
Logan from the East Side.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

When in Muchakinock, Iowa
stop at MRS. ADDIE JOHN
SONS RESTAURANT for good
meals orlshort orders; also Ice
Cream, Prompt attention given
to al orders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

The Rev Matte johnson, the evanp-
liat TO assist DR.. Peterson in series
of meetings. was called to her home in
Chicago on the account of the illness of
her husband, as soon rs hs is able she
she will take up her work again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Tho sonmitse On entertainment of
the A. N. e. church, will soon announce
what they elsim will bs tho finest en-
tertainment ever given in the city,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

| satisfied with nothing less. We hope
that this congress will take some ac-
ton that will prevent those lynchers
| from going unpunished, and the poor
accused unprotected when in the hands
Of the officers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Frank blagburn, made q good run
and will have enough instructed dele
gates to nominate him ON the first BAL
lot at the convention on Saturday,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Il y with sincere regret the friends
Mr.. H. j. Pierce nee Stanton, learn
her departure Monday morning 70
jin her husbsnd il Ogden, Utah.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

The Bystander congratulate each
republican that voted for Frak Blag-
burn last Monday, for having the
moral courage to do their duty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Mr. Peter Hasa. OF Give Who hes bssn
very slck fos, the past few weeks 10 Con-
valesoent. -.
A nile case Of smallpox 10 reported Ut
u. Browns near Eleventh and Crocker
31s.. this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Mr.. d. Roy, who have been sick for
some time is reported some better at
this writing. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Read Younker's Add, in this issue
and you will save money by knowing
whore you can buy the cheapest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

\ Presiding Elder Bundy, was in tho
:isy to hold the quarterly conference
On Monday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Mrs. Godfrey Williams, who has been
quito sick the past week, Is some better
At this time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

The Christian Endsavors gave % en-.
aainnsnt on Washington's birth day
slsst Thursday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Get your winter coal at 1907 Center
street. Iowa phone 255.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
EXCURSION RATES TO THE MARI
GRAS AND WINTER RESORTS,

Via the North. W Western Liue. On ae-
count of the Aardi Gras at New Or.
leans and Mobile, excursion tickets will
be sold February 10 to IS, inclusive, at
very low rates. limited for return pas
sage until March Is. Excursion tickets
are also ON sale daily, at reduced rates.
to the principal winter resorts in the
United States and Mexico. For full
information spply 10 ticket agents
Chicago & North. Western BY.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Miss Nina Hamilton was pleasantly en-
testained BY her friends Thnrsday evening
% homo on Walker street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

n. B. Jackse., WAS election Judge Of
Second precinct Of Third Ward. he
took ". L, Tomlin place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
HALF RATES TO THE NATIONAL
CREAMERY BUT1ER MAKERS
CONVENTION, LINCOLN
NEBRASKA.,

NEbRA9hA.,
Via the North -Westsra Line. Exeur-
sion tickets will be sold At one fare for
the roand trip, from oil stations, Feb
ruary II and lS, limited for return un.
til February 2s, inclusive. Apply -
agents Chicago & North Western R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
SIOUX CITY.

The writer has been on the sicA list
since the last writing.
Mr.. N. Williams has been on tho siok
list.
Rev. I. A. Clark has been detained in
Des Moiues on account OF the illness Of
some of the mem bers Of his family.
Quarterly meeting will bs held on the
25th.
The Ladies' Improvement Society will
met with Mrs. Thompson, Thursday eve
ming.
Mrs. J. Warrington is on sick list.
Mr.. Jas. Washington is running for
superintendent Of markets. now 10 tho
time to show your oolors.
Death has visited our community since
our last writing. the infant son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Carter. died on the 9Th
after short illness; the family has the
heart felt sympathy Of their friends.
Des Moius is soming to Sioux City to
get left in the great debating contest.
which 10 70 take place between the mea-
bers Of ths High Schools of the two places
DAVENPORT.
Revival meeting is in progress ~ Inc
third Baptist church.
Tho gsound hog surely musS hays -
hia shadow = Ne wsathsr hos bssn vssy
disag abls Sor ~ -. NO wssks.
Rsrt CAesasrAl ia | y bs inls ~.
ing sary nicely.
Fora Davis Is up again and was ont 70
Sunday School sunday.
The Ladies Of the Thisd Baptist church
10 holding mestings every afternoon dur
Ing the revival which is gro wing very en-
sertaining.
Rev. M. J. Burton called Mems meet
ing at the Thl'd Baptist chutch. Feb. 1s,
and twenty. i've interested men respon-
ded. he made very Interesting address
taking for his subject. The steps Of . fast
young man. which was handled to the de-
light Of oil.
Rev. Christy Of the 4. N. +. church
has returned from q two weeks visit in
indianapolis. Ind.
Now that Mayor AsVicar il again
nominated for Mayor Of our big sister De-
Moines let the colored voters see that he il
elected aud also AXIS him for continued r.
eognition. &
HIRAM Lodge No. 10. A. +. and A. n
making arrangement for grand emit
tainment in the near failure.
Those having news tor the Bystag =
should send 1t to J. 2. Mabry, LOG Last
Pleasant Street, not later than Thursday
noon Of each week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23

Samuel Wilson made driei trip to Osks-
Y ioosa and huchakinock this week on bus
iness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
CITY NEWS

The severe cold weather, 10 still st
the bat.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-23
Mr.. Henry johnson Of Lsen. Iowa, was
visitor In ouv city this week.

Win you ask your friend to subserbe
for tho Bystauder.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-03
WILLIAM IN EARNEST.
And is Preparing to Send Large
Forces Of Troops and Five. Battle

!. ships. 3
BERLIN. July From well authen-
tlcated reports the representative of the
Associated Prcss is able to stat. to-day
that after the detailed statement by
Count Won Buelow, secretary Of state
for foreign affairs, regarding the Chi
nese situation. Emperor William made
up his mind to insist upon full satisfac-
tlon for the death OF Baron Won Kate
Ter, for which purpose he resolved to
send altogether armed forces approxi-
mately as large rs those of the other
powers chiefly introduced in the re-
storing of order in China. The nrecIsa
size OF the forces has not ye, been de-
terminedt but 1t is expected that they
will altogether amount to n score of
{ thousands. A considerable portion of
the German feet will be sent also. This
Is evidenced by orders issued to-nlgh.
to prepare flve large new battlesh!ps for
calling.
The emperor and Count Won Buelow
are fully aware that constitutional dlr-
ferences render difficult dcspatching OF
so large a contingent, but both are
agreed that 1t must be done. In this
they are supported by the attitude OF the
German press.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-03
l5Es 4EELING W A., i tuesday,, JULY 8, 1900.

influence owe. the convention and his
unwavering insls,ence on 10 to I. has
created a curious counter movement.
This Is among the practical politicians
Of the party, the leaders who run cam
paigns to secure votes. They want no
surrender Of silver, neither are they
seeking immolation at this one nltar.
They seek compromise, concession and
such a harmonizlng that all sections
can be brought together. AS a result
Of this strong and growing sentiment,
definite and urgent representations
have been made to Mr.. Bryan in tho In
terest Of harmony and moderation on
the platform. X, X !;
Laboring With the silverite.
The bearer Of these overtures Is Mr..
James Kerr, secretary Of the congress-
ional national committee who is with
Mr.. Bryan in Lincoln to-day. after cons
ferring with the leaders here. 1t Is
certain that he reflects the strong
sentiment Of his own state. Pennsylva-
mia. and other eastern localities. and 1t
is understood that his mission has the
sympathetic approval II not the posi-
tive authority of the most influential
party leaders now assembled here, In
Guiding practically the entire member
ship of the executive committee. save
George Fred Williams, of Massachu-
sets.
From what has developed to-day,
however. the mission Is likely to prove
no more productive Of harmonizing re-
suits than the pilgrimage of Hill. In
deed, this feeling Is so universal that
the eastern delegations reached a prac-
teal determination to-day to accept the
Inevitable and to contine their efforts to
the platform committee, thus keeping
the subject from becoming n source OF
discord on the floor OF the convention.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-03
SIx7Y.SEYEN BODIES I).I,

Of the Terrible Hoboken Fire Have
Been Recovered-Scarred and Burn
ed Beyond Thought
That 800 Lives We're Lost.
NEW YORK. July 2.-Slxty-sevcn
bodies of victims of the Hobol1en fire
have been recovered Each hour that
passes witnesses additional recoverles
of bodies. Scared, malmed and burned
beyond all semblance of humanity. And
the half has not yet been told, as all the
bodies brought to, the surface to-day
were caught in graphing hooks. About
the first of next week people will real
lie the appalling loss Of life. as it will
tllen be time for the bodies that are now
lying at the bottom Of the river to come
to the surface Of the water Of their own
accord. The list OF missing Is still
placed at but few below the 800 mark
and when the bodies begin floating to
the surface, the grewsomeness of the
situation will be realized. The bodies
recovered up to II o'clock tonight, in
clude forty-one now In O'Donnell's un-
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7,an in uonr,n,s4of 49,, s,u. o,.,,.
,u,olv, in IN, r,rc,a il Nov ynr,. and
four on the decks Of the Saale. which
were recovered too late tonight to be
brought to either city.
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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-07-03
BLOODY WAR
WITT. CHINA
5.. lis IMMINENT.
Germany Massing Her Troops I'D
Fleet to Assist the Powers in
the Advance on Pekin.
JAPAN OFFERS ASSISTANCE.
For Forces on the Pei-Ho River.
Worst Stories From the Orient
III, Confirmed by Kempff.

WASHINGTON, July /. 2-Bad news
game this morning from Admiral
Kempfr. confirming the worst stories
( which has emanated from China, relu-
tive to the conditions at Pekin and a
feeling of disquiet was noticeable
among administration officials and di-
plomats. The German embassy showed
particular anxiety for Information re-
specting the sud end Of Baron Won
Ketteler, and In the course OF the after
noon Secretary Hermann, of the en-
bassy. paid a special visit to the state
department, to Inquire. NJ, Thiebaul,
the churge Of the French embassy, also
called. In quest Of Information It was
said. These visits revived rumors that
an effort Is afoot to reach an interna-
tonal agreement respecting the conduct
of the forces of the powers In China.
All Welcome Japan's Offer.
It was said this afternoon at the state
department that the only news was that
there seemed to be an unanimous agree
ment on the part of the powers to vel
come with the utmost cordiality Japan's
offer to furnish reinforcements for the
forces now operating along the Pei-Ho
( river in the effort to reach Pekin as
japan, alone OF the powers. is prepared
to throw into China whatever number
OF troops may be needed. The news to
that effect had come Ito the state de-
partment from all directions and par
ticularly from England. Russia and
France. AS far as the state department
I is concerned. 1t had previously accord
cd Japan q free hand in the matter Of
the number of troops to be employed In
China, upon, voluntary ana courteous
statement of the purpose Of the en-
ployment of thes; forces.
Many Foolish Rumors Circulated.
as A gathering in SccretaryHay's Office.
, late In the afternoon. of Secretary Root
+ and Secretary Hitchcock taken In con-
nection with tho fact that secretary
Long had been In conference earlier in
the day with the secretary of state, led
to the circulation OF rumors that I'm
portant developments were to be cx-
pectcd, connected with the strengthen
ing of.the United States forces now In
2 China. These rumors,. however, wcre
speedily set at rest by the statement
from one OF the participants that the
! conference had nothing to do with Chi
nese affairs. but related to some In
dian troubles in the northwest. Secre-
tary Root did not hesitate to enter
specific denial of some of the sensation.
al stories which are perslstently circu-
lated every day regardless of fucts. He
said that he had not ordered any troops
( to China, beyond the Ninth infantry,
from Manila. now on the way to Talsu
and probably. the Sixth cavalry, about
Y IN start from San Francisco for Naga-
sak. The destination Of the latter
would depend upon developments.
Secretary Long contrnd!cteI the re-
port that the New Orleans was to be
sent TO Taku or elsewhere in China, and
added that he did not even intend TO
send out another ship to make up the
deficiency caused by the disaster to the
Oregon.