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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN.

Notwithstanding the unpleasant
ness of the evening quite number
responded to the invitation sent out
by Mrs. j. S. Clay for her birthday
party Tuesday evening, May 21. Mu-
sic was furnished throughout the
evening by Messrs. T. j. Sadler and
o. c. White. A large punch bowl
set on the dining room table where
punch was served at intervals. Ele-
CANT refreshments were served by
the hostess, assisted by Misses Swan
and Boyd. A most enjoyable time
was had until a late hour when the
guests departed.
Quite a number are inattendance
at the convention which convened
today.
Bishop Grant arrived Monday night.
An informal reception was had for
him at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. F. Lowery, of whom he is guest
while in the city.
Tuesday evening grand reception
was rendered Bishop Grant in tho
church parlors by the members and
friends. A neat program was rem
dered by the choir. The bishop gave
a short lecture, after which refresh
ments were served until late hour
to crowded house.
Mrs. G. w. Brown and daughter,
Myrtle, spent Sunday with Mr.. Brown
in Traer.
Clyde Washington entertained quite
number of the young people at
party last Thursday evening in honor
of Edward Milligan, who is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Mil
ligan.
Rev. George H. Wade arrived in the
city Sunday evening from Hannibal.
Mo-, to spend a few weeks with his
family. He will return Saturday to
join Professor Stepp in Hannibal
where they are busily engaged in the
work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Next week our city collector for
subscription dces will begin. We hope
that every subscriber who has not
already paid his subscription will be
ready to settle with our collector on
the first call. Don't have us call two
or three times. We have already sent
out postal cards stating about the
day we will call. Let us be honest
with the paper and pay up. Some
owe for two and three years back.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

We received beautiful invitation
card from Edward Sherman Willett of
this city, who has been pursuing q
theological course at the King Theo-
logical College, Washington, u. c., to
attend the Commencement there May
q. Mr.. Willett's subject was: The
Church for the race; the Race for the
Church. We wish Mr.. Willett sue
cess, as he is good honest studious
young man. He is the first colored
man from the Iowa Diocese to gradu-
ate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Among the good and able candidates
their coveted honor; Hon H. Trewin Alana
kee county stands the first for he well and avoab
especially while in the Senate he recognized leader
his and labor has for the rather
He called the father
instrumental securing the school AS
lawyer high and his recognized both the Bar
Trewin
poor boy driving holding scraper excavatng
building railroads; country
teacher and by he worked his life until
nomination for Governor He active
his earnest,
excellent Governor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

The republicans of Kansas are
bringing out the name of Hon. John
M. Wright, clerk of Shawnee county,
in which Topeka is located, for state
auditor at the coming republican
state convention. He is well qualified
for said Office and has made a good
record as county clerk. We hope that
the republican party will see the wis
dom of nominating and electing Mr..
Wright state auditor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Miss Beatrice Hicklin, our Sunday
School delegate to the A. NJ. E. s. S.
Convention, to be held in Cedar Rapids
this week, left Wednesday for the
Convention. She will be the only rep.
resentative from Des Moines and will
make the report for the BTsrANDER.
also collect and transact all other bust
ness for the BYsrANDER while there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

We acknowledge unique-invitation
from S. Joe Brown, of the State Uni
versity Law Department, from which
he will soon graduate. The Com
mencement will be held June IL. at
the Opera House. There are two col
ored men who will graduate. Messrs.
s. Joe Brown and Herbert Richard
Wright; both are the product of Iowa
and we bespeak for them much success
in the future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31
CARD OF THANKS.

l extend my sincere thanks to Mr.
and Mrs. j. w. Carter, Mrs. b. John
son and Miss Pearl Norton. who sat BY
the bedside of my wife, Mary II. Coop
er, through her sickness, and when
death came and claimed its victory,
Mrs. Carter and Miss Norton hello her
hands while she passed peacefully to
the world unknown. thank the
ladies again for all their kindness.
II. COOPER,
Burlington, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31
REACHED Il
CENTURY.

The passing away of Mrs. Hes
ter Logan took from New Bloom
field, Mo-, the Oldest as we'll as the
best known and highly respected
woman in that part of the state.
Her maiden name was Miss
Hester Scott. She was born in
Prince William county, Virginia,
December "a, 1907, and at the
time of her death was 94 years,
4 months and 26 days old.
She moved to Fleming county,
Kentucky when a small child,
where she grew to womanhood
and was married to Henry An
drews, who died with the cholera
two years later. Of this union
one child was born, Mrs. Mary A
Berry, who died in Mexico, Mo-,
16 years ago.
After the death of her husband
Mrs. Andrews moved to Galloway
county, Mo-, 1929 where she met
and was married to Richard Lo-
gan. Eight children blessed this
union; Luchean, Joshua, Warren,
Anderson, Henry, Dixon, Nellie
and Sarepta-al1 survive her ex-
cept Mrs. Berry and Luchean,
her husband, Richard Logan,
having died Il years ago. Since
that time Mrs. Logan has been
cared for by her ever-faithful
children, and especially her son
Anderson and his family, who
was with her continually. She
peacefully passed away at her
home, May 18, at 400 p. m., af-
ter a lingering illness of several
weeks. She embraced the christ
ain religion many years ago, and
was a faithful member of the M.
E.. church and was buried from
the same; the Rev. Tolson offici-
ated.
Those of her relatives attend
ing from abroad were: Mrs.
Nellie Dupee of St. Louis, Mrs.
Sarepta Bradley and Henry Lo-
gan of Auxvasse, Mrs. Elvira
Shepard and Miss Annas Logan
of Des Moines, Miss Minnie Lo-
gan of Jacksonville, ILL.,, and
Miss Nellie Logan of Fulton.
Mrs. Logan was the mother of
9 children, IS grandchildren, 43
great-grand-children, and Il
great-great-grand-children. Be
sides these she leaves host OF
friends to mourn her death. The
floral offerings were beautiful.
Thus closes the life of "A noble
woman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Leo Welker of Colfax, who is stu
dent at Grinnell, was the only col
ored boy in the state field meet con
test. He won first place in both bl-
cycle races. He is bright student.
Some of the defeated colleges are
contesting against him on the grounds
Of professional.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

We received an invitation from
Miss Owens of Ottumwa announcing
the high school commencement to be
held from June to z, inclusive. Out
of that large class Miss Bessie Louisa
Owens is the only representative or
the race. We extend our best wishes
for her future success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

valuable real property on Seventh st /,
just north of Center and will build
some modern fats at once. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcdaniel is one OF our wealthy
and most highly esteemed citizens.
They are contemplating visit to the
Pan-Amerioan Exposition this summer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

The Annie Murray Aid society will
meet at the home of Mrs. r. N. Hyde,
Friday afternoon, June 7th, at 8 o'clock.
The members are requested to be pres
ent. as it is election of officers.
Mrs. G. .. Stewart, President.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

About so couples attended the May
dancing party that was given oy tne
Rova Six OF Kurtz's Hall, last wed
nesdav night. Some very pretty cos
TUNES were worn by the ladies' ana
everyone was free to say they nad 3
pleasant time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

II is very seldom that colored bana
is given fast place in q parade, espeol'
allv on Decoration Day, but the broth
erhood Band was assigned to that
position yesterday in the line OF maron
and they rendered some excellens !.
music. The boys were very sorry tns'
their uniforms did not arrive IN t'nns
to be used on that day,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Mrs. B. Mitchell, who has been quite
sick. is no better yet Miss Eva hopln-
son, of Minneapolis, has been sent for
and will arrive here this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Bishop Abraham Grant of lnd1anaP-
oils. Ind, arrived here last Wednes,
day from Cedar Rapids, where ne nau
been attending the Iowa dlstr1ct COZ ~
ference. DIR. Murry OF Bethei a. NJ.
f. church, Chicago, accompanied nim
here and spoke briefly at opening eve
of the congress, returning the next
day to Cedar Rapids.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Burns M. E. church, at Eleventh
and Crocker, opened service at their
new place last Sunday. Rev. Q. A.
johnson Of Oskaloosa preached three
good sermons, to the delight of the
congregation. There was two addi-
tions to the church. Financially the
day was q success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

The A. M. r. church congress and
industrial exhibit is in full operation
now and will hold until next Wednes-
day. Everybody is invited. Below is
an outline of the enter rtainment:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Mrs. VIM. Morgan will leave this
week to spend the summer on the
Mississippi river. She IS employed by
an owner Of beat
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Rev. o. A. johnson of Oskaloosa
spent sunday in our city and preached
at Burns M. E. church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

All kinds of New and Second hand
furniture and Household goods, Stoves
and Carpets. Repairing done at
ALBERT HILL,
9O3 Walnut.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

WE WANT colored organizers for
the best thing on earth for colored
people. African Monarchs of America,
Sioux City, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Prof. Geo. I Holt, who has charge
of the Postoffice Glee club, furnished
the music at the Auditorium Decora-
ton day. He also rendered an excel zee
lent solo and was encored. He is the
only colored man in the club.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Miss Mary F. Holmes of Little Rock,
Ark, has returned home from the
Adaline Smith Home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Mr.. Wady Galway lost his llttie
child one day last week. we couid
not learn any more particulars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Messrs. J.. II. Shepard and j. L.
Thompson were The only colored ush-
ers at the G.. A. Il. reception at the
Auditorium Decoration day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

The Brotherhood Band gave concert
and promenade at Trades Assembly
Hall last Wednesday evening. A good
crowd was present to enjoy themselves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Miss Anna Herald, who has been
very i'll for the past several weeks IS
convalescent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

We learn just before going TO pres.
that Mr.. Thomas Mcdaniel, OF s44
sixth avsnue. have purchased SOM
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31
CITY NEWS
Mrs. a. j. Pierce has gone to Kansas
City to visit her relatives.
Attorney Geo. Woodson, of Mncha,
KNOCK was attending supreme court,
this week.

Mr.. Henry Stanton and John Brown,
left for st. Joseph, Mo-, last Sunday
morning,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Ladies and gentlemen's clothing
cleaned, dyed, pressed and repaired on
short notice. Satisfaction guaranteed.
HENRY FR1CKE & SON,
42l w. End and Grand.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

WRITE The African Monarchs Of
America. They have something to tell
you. Sioux City, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

j n. Nixon, Jeweier, No. 312 West
Third street. Tunes Pianos and re-
pairs organs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-05-31

Chas. West has recently put in new
case for his tobacco. By his genial
way. Charlie has good trade and II is
increasing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
hoo!ed The voice, how little You kno,
OF the Accumulated knowledge
Of the AGES"

remarked that sparkler was a good
deal of "A sluggard
The greatest sleepy head I ever
knew" observed Nine. Ladybug. And
the others agreed with her
1T is because he is jealous of the
suns superior light" pertly spoke up
the June bug
Ha, hal" laughed the grasshopper
Does Sparkler Firehy think a little
thing like himself can outrival the
great orb of day?'
Saidsthe locust: I've heard that one
of hfs ancestors tried to do so. and att
er the most tremendous efforts failed
ana almost died OF exhaustion. The
silly insect was blinded and nearly
scorched TO cinder, as he might have
known he would be after sitting up on
a tree top with the temperature at a
hundred in the shade, trying to produce
a light that would drown that OF the
sun. Since then his descendants sleep
during the day, so that people may
not find out that they can shine only
after the sun has set" OF course this
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

from the group or insects. and all flew
over TO the edge OF the well, i'm whose
murky depths the freely sat on his little
shrub. emitting his spark OF light II
shone out beautifully in the darkness.
and the little flrcily who from the bot
tom OF the we'll could see tlh stars shin
Ing in the blue sky above. thought how
much more effective ne must look than
he would out where the sun was ~DIaz-
ing
JUST then there came . splash and a
sursie IN the stagnant water The bush
was pretty close 20 the water. and the
hrehy skinned down to its surface 10
see what caused the disturbance
There was a gulp, and down the
throat OF frog slid Master sparkler.
ms career was ended Vanity had been
MS death. for had he been content 20
i've IN the upper world he would not
nave found himself in the society of
frogs In the insect world his fate is
now tod as a warning to hreaies. from
ths baby larv9 white and helpless in
'heir oval shaped cells. to the DUDE.
lust cutting their way out OF their shell
OF skin and nuttering for the first time
TOUR wings over their soft beetle bod
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

slipped out of the BANQUET room 10
see whether | could find some expIana-
Ion Of this mystery elsewhere. In the
small room at the right which has been
already described | found White, Sit
ting alone by little table.
i got him" said he. 1T was close
call That boy Nicola Is smart He
managed TO get Romano out OF the din
ing room by a fake message and ne
nearly murdered him in the small room
back OF this one az the end OF the pas-
sage. Romano walked ia there unsus-
pecting and Nicola crept I'm after him.
stiletto IN hand. But Marta suddenly
rushed in and grabbed Nicolas arm.
When / arrived she had cot him out
into the passage She must be strong.
He was half crazy and sWore at first
that he had stabbed Romano. but really
nobody was nurt l took, this away
from him and then locked him into a
room up stairs"
The detective handed me stlletto
with a blade like a hatpin. glanced az
the point. and, 10 my surprise. observed
that 10 was split. silver that could
not have been much larger than a nee
die seemed TO have been broken out OF
one side
A cheap weapon" said White. exam.
ming the break II guess he hit tho
wall with It,"
White, said /, you get doctor lust
as fast as you can. Don't stop to ask
questions"
He looked at me for a small part OF
second and then vanished out OF the
room. In less than 1--WE minutes he was
back again with old DR.. Fabulo, known
throughout that region. Meanwhile
had caught Viani and had made him
send for his daughter. She came run
ming into the little room almost at tho
same moment that White and Dr. Fa-
bulo arrived Her eyes were as bright
as a birds. and she nodded her head
with birdttke motion when / told her
that / knew what II was she cherished
SO tenderly in her bosom.
Yes" she said: yes | was stabbed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
he lived in a well.

very comfortable quarters I'm a scraggy
push that grew between the stones.
uhe Well was an unused one. with only
little bit OF stagnant water al the bot
tom.
NOW. Il is odd for a firefiy to reside In
well, and,SparSler would NOT have cho.
sen such place to i've had he not been
very vain insect
ia appearance he resembled other fire
hies. HE body was divided into FIVE
sections, his little antenne were notch
ed and his Jaws We're strong and well
adapted for biting Off the pieces of leaf
which formed his food on the rear OF
the hrefy's body were little patches OF
cells that produced the beautiful spar.
King light which gave him his name
This Hight flashed out only in the dark
ness. and then every one would exclaim
edmiringly:
oh, see the lovely FREELY"
Sparkler liked the fattering attention
he received In the twilight when he liut-
tered about among the shrubs and trees
visiting his. friends. but he yearned for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
An Excellent Retor,

d.. Samuel Johnson, the great Eng.
ilsh writer had no love for Scotland or
the scots. lie said many severe things
ABOUT the land and the people. but he
otten got as good as he gave.
on ms return from his famous tour
IN that country a Scottish lady living
IN London invited him to dinner and.
OUT OF compliment to HIS recent journey
mad hotch potch served during the
meal. After the doctor had partaken
OF IT she ventured to inquire whether he
liked It,
very good for hogs. | believe" said
Dr Samuel Johnson.
Then. pray, let me help you to a lit
tie more" limited the hostess.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

for him. She wouldn't have done II.
He said so. And he said we'd keep It
secret. just between US, always. Who
told your
Before i could reply her hands were
suddenly redeemed. Up to that moment
the wound had bled scarcely any ex-
cept internally. We caught her as she
fell fainting.
Don't tell" she gasped. TT will
spoil all / promised HIM
We let her body slide gently to the
floor. The doctor knelt beside her
moment
This isn't serious" he said but IL
must have hurt. There's a silver OF
steel in the wound"
love 1t, said Marta family as she
ciasped her hands upon the wound.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

speech was fabrication. but II greatly
pleased the other gossips. one OF whom
went on TO say;
Yes; Srarkleg claims TO be FIRST cous.
hin 10 the moon. which, he says. Is only
great big FREELY. Some day ne thinks
he viii be as large as IL is and will hang
in the sky. where every one may ad-
mire him"
lust then deep voice broke in upon
their conversation
GOssips" hootVd the voice, how lit
tie you know OF the accumulated knowl-
edge OF the ages fiearken to my
svoice,'
or course they all listened
You June bug. who accuse the freely
OF Jealousy OF the sun. learn thatthe light.
which that little insect flashes from his
body is a more perfect illumlnator than
the light Of the sun. over in yon man
colony land the owl waved a wing inn
pressiyely toward the distant town
whose towers and chimney pots showed
dimly over the waving tree tops" sagts
have labored long to discover the secret
of perfect flame. one which will burn
with a clear pure light and yet give off
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

Marta leaned against the wall OF the
room at the point which would be least
conspicuous from without Evidently
she wished to see the bridal procession
pass into the banquet hall and not her.
self be seen. There was the voiceless
pain of a dumb animal in her eyes, the
suffering that always moves me quick
est to anger. So long as an afflicted
creature can talk and does talk | can
keep cool: but poor Marta was beyond
speech.
Suddenly I saw at the back of the
room. where the door through which
Marta had come stood ajar the face of
her cousin. Nicola He looked wicked
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25
Wen Known People Honorcd.

The craze that many British people
have had during the last 10 months for
christening their children and pet ami
mails after some general battle or town
figuring in the South African war has
frequently been commented upon. and
IL rs not surprising to learn Of the great
extent to which the custom has spread
into the greenhouses OF the nursery
men. Many an officer who is at pres
ent or has been engaged in the great
Boer chase VIII return 20 England TO
find further undying fame awaiting him
in the knowledge that some enteYpris-
ing horticulturist who has discovered
a novelty in the way OF flower or plant
has honored him by christening the fo-
raj baby after him.
Lord Roberts, naturally. has beer the
prime fayOrite for that practice end Is
the unconscious sponsor OF a begonia.
peony carnation and the species OF o..
chid known as a cattleya. Lord Me-
thuen has a peonv and an odontoglcs-
sum tanother kind Of orchid) 10 hand
his name down TO posterity while. IN
addition 10 the peony General Macd0n-
aid, the tulip Hector is doubtless an
other tribute Of esteem to the popular
t'obNt " tht nlBuldn0 bitSdNt.N
Baden Powell. without any mention
OF rank, is the name of one OF the new
est begonias this particular flower hHv.
ing also a species called Captain Lamb
ton, and General French has peony to
his credit
The newest variety Of Carnation 20 be
put on the market h. I'm accordance
with the spirit OF the times khaki. not
only In name, but in color as wei. while
whatever general has been forgotten In
the christening OF other flowers Is pret-
~ sure 20 End his name among the lat
est things in chrysanthemums which
are particularly plentiful I'm number and
In name
The fair sex Is not forgotten, for be-
gonias Lady Roberts Lady Audrey
Butler and Mrs Baden-Powell were all
to be seen on exhibition during the past
season. as also was peony Lady White.
The only war correspondent 10 be
honored in this way is lady, a peony
being christened Lady Sarah Wilson.
Rudyard Kipling is also the name OF
peony.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-25

no heat and waste nothing OF it's fuel.
The great light OF the sun is the most
brilliant of which the world knows any
thing. yet. in like proportions, IL is only
one~twentieth as bright as the light OF
the hreny' which gives, of no heat. The
hrefiy TO be sure. does not understand
the marvellous process by which it
makes that perfect light. nor does any
man know how TO initiate IL. All that
the philosophers can find out is that the
hrefiy's little trachea-insect air tubes
pass among the soft, yellowish cells on
the abdomen. and irregular flashes ap-
pear probably the result Of the process
of breathing"
murmur Of. astonishment broke