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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Mr.. Coalson has been to Minneapolis
to make arrangements for the excur-
sion party to be taken care OF. There
will be committee to meet the party
out from Minneapolis, and accompany
them to the city. After reaching the
city they will be conducted to head
quarters that have been arranged for
them. and from there will be sent to
the different stopping places The
Minneapolis people are not sparing
any pains to make it as pleasant for
the party as can be expected on such
an occasion. The ladies must be sure
to take heavy wraps as the evenings
are very cool. BE sure to remember
the time and place of leaving-Satur-
day, the 18th inst. at 0 p. m over the
Rock Island.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
The True Christian Spirit.

A citizen of this republic is not per-
mitted to be master of his own speech
when language is to be conveyed by
common carriers, such as the postof-
flee department and the telegraph.
Yesterday a man who wanted to be
vigorous started Il telegram as fol-
lows: ITO hell with likes and dis
likes" 1T was in reply to an inquiry
if he liked something. \ ring brought
a messenger. by whom the dispatch
was taken to the sending Office. Pres
emily the boy returned, saying: Mis-
ter, they can't send it like this; you'll
have to change it, The astonished
citizen cried: Cant send it? Change
what?" The boy blushingly placed his
finger on "hell." Pink rushed to the
office. Look here. operator, what's
the matter with this telegram? Why
can't you send it? Are you a Sunday
school superintendent No, sir; I'm
all right. | sent it as far down as
"hell," when the chap at the other end
of the wire challenged me. He refuses
to receive it," And, to be accommo-
dating the man made it read. Hang
likes and dislkeS,' which went
through without burning the con-
srioncc oT TIC receiver New York
Press.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
CLINTON ITEMS.

A good size congregation was present
Sunday evening to listen to the farewell
sermon OF the pastor, Rev. K. Holly, who
upon this occasion was at his best, putting
fourth what was considered the ablest f.
fort OF the year. At the conclusion of the
discourse most beautiful either solo was
rendered by Prof. A. NJ. Damon.
Bethel Literary society met in regular
session Tuesday evening at the home OF
the President, Mrs. A NJ. Damon; at the
conclusion of business musical numbers
were rendered, followed by tho serving { I
refreshments.
Edward Henderson Of Chicago visited
the past week with his father, VIM
Henderson and family.
We congratulate the editor Of the By
stander, John l.. Thompson. on his ap.
pointment to cerkship in the rreasurer's
office in Des Moines. This is an instance
where ambition and perseverance are
evidenced as paving the way to success,
and should be hailed with delight by all
A fro. Americans of the state of Iowa.
Band No. Of Bethel church entertained
at social Wednesday evening the 9TH.
A pleasant time was spent by those pres
ent.
Mr.. John Sayles is around again alter
two weeks OF serious illness.
Items OF interest to the Bystander are
solicited by the correspondent, same to be
handed in not later than Tuesday after
noon of ,ch week.
Mrs. Beason we are pleased to note has
opened dressmaking establishment on
Fifth street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
TUSkEGEE NOTES.

Everything is being put in readiness for
the opening of schoo! Tuesday, September
1lth. On last Monday the industrial
department resumed operation. Teachers
and students are coming in daily, and
everything is taking on fom for the twent-
ieth annual session OF the school, which
we look forward to as the most successful
in the history of the school.
Principal and Mrs. Washington have
reached Tuskegee for the opening of
school. The former from Indianapolis
where he went to deliver an address be-
fore the Afro American Council, after the
National Negro Business League at Bos.
ton; and the latter from Detroit, where
she has been in attendance at the meeting
OF the State Federation Of Women's Club
The German government has just ap-
piled to Principal Washington in cable.
gram for three Tuskegee graduates to take
charge of and conduct a model farm in
one of the German provinces on the West
coast Of Africa. This is highly signiti
cant incident.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
BURLINGTON BRIEFLETs.

Rev. Higgins farewell sermon was
preached Sunday nighv from Acts Goth
chapter and 32d verse; "And now, breth-
ern, recommending you to God, and to
the word Of his grace, which is able to
build you up, and to give you an inheri.
tance among all them which are sancti-
fed"
Mr. Jackson Morgan Of Dubuque is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. John Mitchell.
Mrs Carter after two weeks illness is
able to be out again.
Mr.. Limmuel Reid will take his depart
ure for Muscatine Friday TO s. end few
days with his brothcr-in.law.
Mrs. Ubanks and Miss Williams of Ft.
Madison made a pleasant call on Mrs.
Kenney while visiting in Burlington last
Thursday.
Mother Langfovd is feeling somcw hat
ndisposed this week
The Christian Endeavor presented to
Mrs. Oracle Morris Allen handsome ref
erence bible as the organst for the pas.
year. Mrs. Allen responded to the En-
deavor in most religious way and gave
to the Endeavor many an encouraging
word.
Rev. and Mrs. Higgins presented Miss
Denora Smith handsome bible for The
church organist Of the past year.
The reception was gwen Monday even
ing tor the munster.
Miss Mary Brown is very i'll!
Mr.. Wesley White spent week in Mus
catine visiting and attending the street
fair.
Mrs. Kenney has Teen very i'll, but is
better at this writing.
Miss Jesse Dorsey Of Quincy, III is in
the city having pleasant visit with her
cousins Mr. and Mrs. Geo Tyler.
Mr.. Dave Jones and Harry Wicks re-
turned home after several months absence.
There came to the home of Mr. and
Mrs. S. l.. Tiggs Tuesday, a ten pound
milk maid and said, papa you can not
run the farm and carry mail too, so
come along to help you. Mother and
baby are doing we'll.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo. Tyler, accompanied
by Miss j. 3. Dorsey Of Quincy, spent
pleasant day in Peoria Sunday.
Mrs. Wartield is taking her vacation.
There is a great many strangers in oul
city at the present
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
SOME GIANT TREES.
From 30 to 80 Feet in Diameter and
More Than $50 Feet Tau

More Than 800 Feet Tan
l would like to draw attention to a
bunch OF immense trees in the noun
tains fifteen to twenty miles from my
place, near Latoureli, on the o. II. &
NJ, says a correspondent of the Port
land Oregonian. | used to make every
year trip to the mountains. lasting
generally eight to ten days, and it was
on one OF my last trips, about four
years ago, that discovered on the
northeast side of The divide, between
the waters of the Bull run and the
Hood river. this bunch of giant trees.
The like | never saw before or since.
Before l saw these giants | had meas
ured from time to time some trees at
around about three feet from the base,
but these trees could not be compared
at all with the big trees found in
the mountains. They would appear as
mere sticks against those giants.
honestly believe that those giants will
girdle go to so feet around near the
base and that they are $40 to 400 feet
h:sn. They stand on a kind of fiat or
bottom and this nit is we'll protected
from discovery, as far as | could per-
ceive, by steep and high bluffs not only
from the Hood river side up, but from
the main water divide down. These
big trees are. in my mind. somewhere
near the north line of the National
park. but it is doubtful II they are IN
1t. There are two species of the giant
trees. One species has yellowish and
not very rough bark, is straight and
round as a candle. has no limbs to an
immense height, and has nice, Won
derful crown. The father OF this very
aristocratic species in our mountains
is surely the emperor OF our forest.
People must not think that this tree
is the so-called noble fir" because l
know not only the noble fir" but
many other mountain trees very well.
Nor must they think that this species
Is one of the common trees in the
mountains cannot say how many
such giants there are. There may be
hundreds, there may be thousands. On
our way home one of my companions
was drowned in the Bull run, and
therefore never went to the noun
tains again, but have always had de-
sire to go and investigate further
about those big trees. Cedar is the
second species of the big trees They
rival in size and grandeur the first spe-
cies. But the most wonderful thing
about them seems to be that they are.
in spite of their immense diameter and
age, seemingly sound and hard, through
and through. ),
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
NOTICE..

Those who contemplate going
on the excursion to Minneapolis
must not forget that the Rock
Island route is the one to go over
and not the Chicago Great West
ern Ry.; as they have advertised
the same rate Or the same date
and hour, but would not do SO
with the committee that waited
on them first, but just as soon as
the Rock Island offered the $500
rate they offered the same. Now
let us be men and Women and
stand by the Rock Island. R'v.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
GRAND REUNION OF COWBOYS

GRAND REUNION OF COWBOYS
At Granite, the new Chicago, Rock
Island & Pacific Railroad town on Red
River. in New Oklahoma, Sept. 10Th,
3Oth and 2lst.
The second homesecker's excursion
in September (Tuesday Sept. 1sth)
grants one-half rate Plus $500 to that
district and tickets are good 81 days
You can arrive in Granite ia tims to
see the Grand Comanche Indian Dance,
the second day of the reunion.
Remember that our route is through
the beautiful Indian Reservation to be
opened up for settlement early summer
of 1901.
Don't miss this chance to see this Res
ervation. Any c. r. l. & p. ticket
agent will quote you rates, conditions,
time and trains, etc., or address
JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. p. A., Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
j. Frank Blagburn has changed the
date OF his report of the Afro American
Council to Wednesday evening.


The Lincoln club will meet in the
Redhead block, next to the Valley
bank, on Court avenue Monday, Sept.
II, at 8 o'clock sharp. Arrangements
will be made for active business and
speakers will be arranged for. This
should be a campaign of educa ton
among the Negroes of Iowa and the
United States The rights of the
Negro as man and citizen are in the
balances. Remember the day and date
aud come yourself and bring your
friends.
The Il. Il. S. Reading Circle held a
very interesting meeting with Mrs A.
O. Smith. After an able paper on
"Negro Literature' by Mrs. G. l. Holt,
the following officers were elected:
President, Mrs. Il. A. WiIburn; Vice
President, Mrs. E. Il. Banks; Secretary,
Mrs. w. H. Waricks; Assistant Sect'y.,
Mrs, Emma jackson; Treasurer, Mrs
J =. Hamilton; Editresses of the Oracle
Mesdames Palmer and Denney. Mrs.
Emma jackson will be the next hostess
and the following programme will be
Quotations from foremost
authors; Paper of the afternoon, sub
ject g The Afro-American Council and
the good it has accomplished" led by
general discussions: Address on the sub
ject by Mr.. J, Frank Blagburn: Oracle
by Mrs l.. r. Palmer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Under the pennsylvania election law
votes are not counted for the candi-
date, but for the ticket or tickets on
which his name appears In the Ches-
ter county election all parties agreed
upon Joseph Hemphill for common
pleas Judge. and this is the way the
official vote was declared: Joseph
Hemphill. republican. S.162 votes; Jo-
seph Hemphi'l. democrat. 4.S7l votes:
Joseph Hemrhiii. fusion. l,G43 votes;
Joseph Hemphill scattering, 374 votes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
ALBA NEWS.

Mr. W. &. Da\i, Of Denver, Colo, has
returned home after three OF four yea,s
in Denver.
MIR. Dol Burk is back in our town
again.
Sunday being quarterly meeting day
number of our people took advantage
OF the cheap rates and made trip 10
Oskasoosa.
Miss Heneretts Jones, Mrs. Maggie
Nelson, Messrs. Burt Jones and Reese
UnderN ood have been attending the fair
in Oskaloosa this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Lock Haven (Peun.) Spe. Philadel-
phia Inquirer: Mrs. Joseph Ross, Of
Pleasant Gap. met with a most peculiar
accident. When she went into the
switched its tail, which caught in the
handle of the milk bucket. The hook
on the bucket handle caught in the
palm of Mrs. Ross hand. Then the
heifer started to run. dragging Mrs.
Ross about the barnyard until she was
seriously if not fatally injured the
hook at last releasing her after tear
ing completely through the hand from
the tleshy base OF the thumb diagon-
ally across to the little fiager.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

The Democratic party all over
this country is the real enemy of
the colored man. The Tammany
police were the real leaders of the
disgraceful riot in New York.
The leaders of Tammany Hall
are the real criminals, the men
who led the mob arc followers Of
them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

dress, w. E. Miller; Music BY
band; Song of freedom of the four
million slaves; Proclamation read
by Miss Birdie Lucus, of Bedford;
Song, Father Abraham has
Spoken Address, l.. II. McCoun;
Address, G. L. Finn; Music; Adj
dress by orator of the day, J. L..
Thompson, of Des Moines. There
will be amusemcnts to please all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

The colored man that has any
race pride will not be long in
making up his mind with which
party to cast his vote, at the COM
ing election. He will never vote
with the party that is trying to
rob him of his elective franchise.
He can not at any time cast his
vote in way to effect his race or
his manhood.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
Don't forget the Lincoln Club
meeting Monday evening.

$l.OO VIA SPECIAL TRAIN TO
Farmers Home Day, Iowa State Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College Ames,
Iowa, Thursday, Sept. Goth 1900.
Nir the North. Western Line, Excur-
sion tickets will be sold at the above
name rate. good going and returning
on special train, Sept Goth. Apply to
agents, Chicago & North-W estern R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

DR.. Francis j. Peterson left Tuesday
evening for Minneapolis, Minn., to at
tend the annual conference. There
will be preaching at his church Sum
day morning by Rev. H. McCravens,
and in the evening Rev. Raikes will
preach.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

A party was given last Wednesday
evening at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Woods, Eighth and Grand ave-
nue., in honor of Miss Ferren Harris of
Keokuk. A large crowd was present
and all had a jolly time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

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, 1900-09-14

NEW-A a Secret Fraternal lnsur-
ance Society, exclusively for the color
ed race, African Monarch of America,
Sioux City, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Mrs. T.. A. Clark and children are
the guest of Mrs, McFadden, 737 Lake
street Chicago, this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

We received an invitation announc-
ing the marriage of Mr.. Naldon OF
Newton te Miss Josie Whitsett, form
erly of Newton. but now of lndianapo-
lis, Ind, Sept 10.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Yancy of Of Milwaukee. Wis.
Mr.. Campbell is on the sick list.
Mrs. Person and daughter Ida will leave
Thursday fol Tennessee.
Misses Oliphant, Nellie Fowler, Messrs.
George Oliphant and Willie Hollings
went up The river Sund y evening.
Miss Allie Price entertained Monday
evening few friend in honor Of Miss
Nellie Fowler Of Ottumwa.
A picnic was given Thursday in honor
Of Miss Nellie Fowler aud Mrs. Yancy.
Mrs iancy left MonJny morning itr
her home in Milwaukee, WIS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Rev. Searcy of Abba passed through
our city Tuesday en- route to the gen
eral confere nee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Rev. johnson of Clarinda stopped
off in our city day while on his way
to Minneapolis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Miss Bessie Stewart was confined to
her room the first part Of the week by
illness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
CAUTION-Protect your loved ones
by insuring in the African Monarchs of
America, Sioux City, Iowa.

Colored Jeweler at 3l6 West Third
street; will buy old gold or exchange
for new.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Rev. Walker, formerly of Pittsburg,
Pa, but now pastor of the Baptist
church at Muchakinock, paid this Of
flee visit this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Harry w. Hughes, who has been a
itsub mail carrier, has been made a reg
ular carrier. We are glad to see young
Hughes success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

The wedding bells will ring October
the 4th, in our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
J. n, SHEPARD, MANAGER.
'l0WA'S LEADING C0L0RED PAPER
CITY NEWS

Levi Broomfeld was in Omaha last
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

~, WANTED-Reliable men to organize
at peal Lodges. Address African Mon-
e4.rchs of America, Sioux City, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

X Rev. T. w. Lewis visited day with
his sister, Mrs. Martha Bass, before
going to the general conference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN.

Mrs. Milligan gave tea Friday even
ing in honor of Miss Nellie Fowler of
Ottumwa.
Mrs. Oliphant and daughter gave
two o'clock dinner Sunday in honor of
Miss Nellie Fowler Of Ottumwa and Mrs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Miss Mary Bell returned this week
f,om visit with her parents in Dallas
county.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

j II. Nixon, Jeweler, No. BIG West
Third street. Tunes Pianos and re-
pairs Organs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Almost as soon as they are out OF
the shell quail seem to have the power
of making themselves invisible at the
wave of Il wand. The ground may be
- bare as a floor. but somehow they
manage TO vanish rttn"lv from the eye.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

DR.. j. NJ. 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, 1900-09-14

WANTED-Fir class barber
to go to Mason City, la. Marrl-
ed man preferred. Address Box
SGT, Mason City, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-14

Subscribe for the Bystander.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
Kll1bHLLT0l1. .ELkd0Rn

Verify ice cream did go this week.
On Wednesday the young people
went to the home of Hans Rasmussen
and enjoyed his hospitality and good
time. Few know how to show their
guests a better time than he can and
if we may believe the word of those
present he did good job this time,
for all present say he did.
Wilhelm Wicker died last Satur.
day after lingering sickness and
was buried Saturday in the cemetery
at Elkhorn, the funeral services be-
ing conducted by Rev. Wig. And so
another soul has gone, to sleep Oh the
shores of that distant land of mystery
beyond, where pain is forgotten in
the beauty of the present and sorrow
lost in the JOY OF light. He knew
pain here, and now, midst songs and
harps and thousand instruments he
will reap the reward of the past. To
him this earth is dream of that.
which was, but now is no more.
Friends mourn his loss and weep
to see him no more but over
the mound of darkened fresh made
earth they may find the hope of u re-
union beyond.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02

AdoIph Anderson was one OF the f1rst to
see Charles 90 he ran down the steps
leading to the second story. He fired
several times at Anderson and the
latter, who was armed with Win
chester rifle, shot the negro in the
breast and he fell and died soon after
ward. AS soon as the negro fell num-
bers of persons armed with Winchesters
and revolvers rushed in and fired into
the body. H was literally shot to pieces.
In a room where the fire had not
reached three negroes were found
dressed in women's clothes. They were
sent to prison. Subsequently fourth
negro was discovered in the building.
He made a desperate resistance and
while in the hands of the police was
killed by Il shot fired from the mob
Just about the time Charles body
reached the morgue the body of an I'M
known negro who had been shot and
stabbed to death on Gallatin street was
carried in. This negro was passing
through the French market when he
was seen by crowd of whites. The
loUtS1 NCIG lilSilSSlN SASllGu ny Juo
news of the killing of Porteus and 9TH
ers and they Immediately mobbed him.
The unknown negro ran for his life and
the angry mob kept at his heels, the
crowd increasing i'll numbers every
minute. The negro finally succeeded
in entering house on Gallatln street.
He ran up stairs and jumped from the
gallery to the ground. Before he could
rise the mob shot him to death.
Twelve persons killed, including one
woman, and % wounded, including a
woman and girl, some so seriously
that death is probable, is the casualty
list of the trouble in New Orleans,
which began with the attempt of Police.
men Day and Lamb to arrest the ne.
groes. Charles and Pierce.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02

81 think it is my duty to write a
letter to you in regard to what Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound did
for me. wrote you some time ago,
describing my symptoms and asking
your advice, which you very kindly
gave. am now healthy and cannot
begin to praise your remedy enough.
l would say to all suffering women,
Take Mrs. Pinkham's advice, for wo-
man best understands a woman's suf-
ferings, and Mrs. Pinkham, from her
vast experience in treating female ills,
can give you advice that you can get
from no other source. CLARA KoPP,
Rockport, Ind, April 10, 1899.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1900-08-02
Aud Stu He Failed.

He hattered himself that he was a
clever man. and he decided to propose
in a clever way.
''The use of shall and .wilr always
puzzled me-" he said refectively. 81
never know just which is the correct
word to use"
1.-The rule is very simple" she re-
piled innocently. "Just remember
that
"Oh, never mind the rule" he inter
rupted. ".Just tell me which is cor
rect-I shall marry you or Il will mar
~ your"
Neither she answered promptly
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