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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
A MILE A MINUTE,

HIgh Speed by q Trolley Car In ehila-
delphIa.
In whatever other respects Phlladel-
2hia may be slow she has trolley car
which sweeps through the city IN the
gray hours of dawn and which. taken
day by day, is swifter than anything
else of it's kind or class in the world,
says the New York Sun. 1t starts from
The heart of the city just after tho
newspapers are out Of press and tears
away through the silent streets In
|northerly and westerly direction, up
and down hill and along valleys, with
occasional stops to throw out bundles
until tWenty-seven minutes later IL
rests on the northern summit Of Chest
nut hill, fourteen and three-quarter
miles away. This is at the average
rate of thirty-fve miles an hour, In
Guiding at least one stop every three
tourths of a mile. Sometimes on Its
route it has run a mile In minute
and an eighth and it has made the dis
tance in twenty-five minutes, includ-
ing the stops, which is just the sched-
ule time of the steam express trains 1or
practically the same distance between
the same places, though on neither the
Reading nor the Pennsylvania rail-
ways do the trains make any stops.
Sometimes, as on market day, there
are Interruptions, when sleepy teams
get on the lines of metals, and ocea-
sionally another trolley car gets be-
hind time and doesn't give it the tight
of way promptly, but despite the occa-
sional delays, for two yeas, in all
conditions Of weather, facing rain or
snow, with mechanical incidents ad-
verse to it's career, it has mails On an
five on time and only once has it bee7
longer than forty-fve minutes in COW
sring the distance On that occasion
! the. wreck of hay wagon was on the
| road and for this the Eagle Flight
trolley was not responsible. From the
fact that this car carries the morning
newspapers for distribution it might
be thought to be journalistic enter
prise in Philadelphia, but this is not
the case. 1t is an experiment by the
Union Traction company to test the
maintenance Of high speed and the
evenness of schedule time under cor
ditions peculiarly favorable for secur-
ing exact factors for all the problems
it is sought to solve. Every trip Is OBJ
served by electrical experts, the induce
| tiOr ic estimated the mower mea Sure0
the state of the metal, the thermomet-
:ical and barometrical conditions noted
as we'll as the humidity and fog at tho
different elevations along the line, ana
when 1000 trips have been made the
! data thus gathered will be considered.
with view Of formulating result to
be applied in such directions Of econ
omy and accelerated speeds as may be
opened up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
What q Girl Did.

A girl named Ackerman, aged IA,
daughter of an English laborer, has
just completed her education. She has
never missed being present since the
school was opened, and in completing
her 3,451 attendances is said to have
walked 5000 miles. She has passed
every standard successfully and in the
three subjects on first grade drawing
obtained excellent prizes in free
hand and model. as also in the three
stages of the specific subjects, litera-
ture. domestic economy and animal
physiology, and in one stage in phys
ical geography. She his also OBJ
tanned 26 other prizes for good attend
ance, sculpture. co""'"" knitting, etc
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
DAVENPORT REPORT.

Mr.. c. b. Lewis, who was confined t.
his bed at the last writing, has recovered
and is again at his post as head cook ou
the Rock Island dining car, from here L
toilet, III.
Mr. Ben Berry. one of our popular bar
bers, is on the sick list and has been ab
sent from the barber shop for three Of
four days.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. McGaw of 920 Harri
son street. are the happiest couple in the
city. Just ask them what occurred or
their e8th wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Mamie Ballard, who has been sick
nearly every since her trip home in Mis-
souri,. is able to be cut again, which will
be pleasing to her friend.
Mr.. Eddie McGaw, who has been ab-
sent from the city for four years. has re-
turned-possibly to stay. He is at home
with his parents at 92O Harrison street.
What is the matter with j. L. TP We
scarcely hear from him since he married.
Let us hear from you j. L.
Revival meeting has closed at the Third
Baptist church, but thry were not fortu'
nate enough to make any additions to
the church.
Mrs. A. o. Wilson (white) has wrote a
book entitled 1.-The White Mans Chances
and has dedicated it to the colored people
Of Davenport Mrs. Wilson is great
christian woman, and believes God Gre.
ated all races alike. Itis certainly great
book, and every colcred person should
purchase one. J. T. Mabry was possibly
the first colored man to buy copy.
We had one OF the greatest snow
storms Sunday that has been here for
years end every body who has sleigh is
enjoy ing themselves as they have not for
some time.
Rev. VIM. Bates of Springfield, Ill.
who was hero assisting Rev. Burton 10
the revival at the Third Baptist church,
has gone to Streator, Ill. Rev. Bates
made quite number of friends here and
also made quite an impression on tie
public in general.
Davenport would be glad to see the
name and address. in next weeks issue,
of every agent and correspondent of the
Bystander.
There was q reception tvndered Mrs
Ruth Richardson by some of her many
friends Monday night We could moi
learn the details. hence we can't say jus,
Y hat the nature of it was.
Berry Warwick was on the sick lis'
last week and was unable tc attenC
school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

There are many of our sub.
scribers who are delinquent and
will not pay their subscription
dues, even after we have written
them. Some wont even answer
our letters. Why don't you be
honest and fair with us? We are
forced to take some other method
to collect from those parties; so
don't be mad when you receive a
dun-of course we don't mean
those who are only back a year,
but those more than one year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
EN- ERALD MINES.
rhsy Wore Lost for Centurisa, but Have
Boon RedlscoveeSd.


Been Rediscoversd.
What are known as the emerald
mines OF Cleopatra lie ia the mountain
range that extends for long distance
parallel to the Red sea and a few
leagues west of it's coast, in a latitude
rather south of Eofu, on the Nile, says
thu Geographical Journal. This, like
some other parts OF the region-such
as the porphyry quarries Of Jebel Dok
han-~w far better known than it is
now. and more thickly peopisd, about
twenty centuries ago, and only during
the present one, so far as we know,
have isolated explorers at long inter-
walls found their way into the treasure
house Of ancient Egypt. When it's rul-
ers first used the emerald for personal
adornment is uncertain. Whether the
large, clear stones which, according to
ancient authorities, ornamented the
Egyptian temples were really emeralds
Is matter Of dispute, but as this gem
owing to its regular shape, which is
commonly a six-sided prism-and lis
beautiful tint stands less in need Of
the lapidary's art than many others, it
probably formed part Of the regalia
OF princes at very early period. That
1t was known to the Romans Is cer-
tain, and the mines now revisited used
to send their treasures to the gem cut
ters of the capital. Ever since then
the stone has been highly esteemed.
These mines Of the northern Ethbal
seem to have remained untouched since
the decline and fall of Rome caused
them to be deserted. According to Mr..
MacAllister, the workings are only
small passages, hardly more than bur.
rows, excavated in the emerald bear
ing cyst and sometimes extending for
a long distance. Many scattered ruins
may also be seen-dwellingH. watch
towers and tombs, besides those of fen
settlements. In these, no doubt, the
mining population used to live, and
the difference in style suggest they
were occupied for a long time Some
are mere novels, very roughly built;
others show a more careful construc-
ton, while third group are we'll fin
ished. Mr.. MacAllister also found three
rock-cut temples, for the soft stone
lends itself to that kind of architecture
He thinks that their pillars. though
very primitive in style, indicate Egyp-
tian designs, with traces Of Greek in
fluence. One. indeed, contains crum-
bling inscription in that language.
Broken pottery, sometimes ornament
ed, is abundant. but there is no evi-
dence that the neighborhood attracted
visitors for any but business purposes.
Notwithstanding this, there was in
those times settled instead of a
nomad population, and travellers once
must have been rather frequent, for in
one place many drawings of persons,
animals and tribal marks are scratched
upon the rocks. Some Of the figures
evidently are much older than others,
but as a whole they recall to memory
the Sinaitic inscriptions which some
forty years ago were believed to be
memories Of the wanderings of the
Israelites.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
BeCkWith Cash Grocery Store.
No. 1903 Center Street.

Mt. Henry Brow, returned last week
from Greene, Ia. where he was employed
as cook in hotel which was DESTROYED
by fire about week ago, thus leaving
Mr. Brown without employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. H. Wade entertain
ed T. E Bundy and Rev. Bass at o'clock
dinner Sunday,
Bishop Grant is booked for Cedar Rap
ids some time in May. We will feel
highly honored by having such q distin.
guished person a. our guest. Yet Cedar
Rapids is always up-to. date and generally
gets " hat she asks for.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
PECULIAR DONATION

Mr.. A. L. Church, one of the
wealthiest colored men in the
United States, of Memphis, Tenn.
has given his check for 81, 900 for
the entertainment of the confed-
crate G. A. r., which meets in
that city very soon. Mr.. Church
was slave and was ernancipated
a poor boy who had worked on
the steam boat with his master,
Capt. Church. To-day he ownes
some of the most valuable prop.
erty in Memphis. He recently
bought a block in the heart of
the city and has beautified it in
to park for colored people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
EXCURSION RATES to the MARDI
GRAS and WINTER RESORTS,

Via the Northwestern Line. On ac-
count of the Mardi Gras a: New Orleans
and Mobile, excursions tickets will be
sold February II to II, inclusive, at
very low rates, limited for return pas
sage until March,. Excursion tickets
ore also on sale daily, at reduced
rates, to the principal winter resorts in
the United States and Mexico. For
full information apply to ticket agents
Chicago and North Western R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARI.AN.

Sunday reminded us OF Whittier's
poem, "Snow Hound" as it stormed 90
much that church services hrd to be en-
tirely abandoned in the evening, causing
much disappointment to our people as it
WAS quarterly meeting. Rev. Bundy was
present and he and the postor saw fit to
postpond the quarterly meeting until the
II inst.
We have been informed that the
District Conference and 8. s. convention
will be held in the "Rapids" the latter
part of May, aud we can safely say tina,
Cedar Rapids will entertain the visitors
royalty,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

The Civil Right Club gave banquet
at Mash's restaurant last night, and .
number of invited guests were present
to assist the members of the club in
discussing correct issues, and partake
of the menu that had been prepared.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

In another part of this issue we print
9 letter from Booker T. Washington
asking for young girls of good charao.
ter to study for trained nurses. We
have already sent the name of one of
our bright young girls of Iowa, Miss
Lulu Franklin of Bedford, who is a
graduate of Chicago Nursing school.
We would like the names of some more
young girls
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
TO THE NORTHWEST.

Greatly reduced one-way settlers
rates will lie in effect via the Iowa
Central Railway during February,
March and April 1901. For full par,
ticulars call on Iowa Central ticket
agents or address, Geo. s. Batty, G. P
& T. A., Marshalltowu, Iowa.
The Ward politician is still in
demand since the Titus amend
ment could not stand.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Several new classes have been added
to the A. NJ. E. church since the elec.
tion of the new officers and teachers.
They intend to continue the work un-
til every child has been invited to be a
member of the Sunday School. If any
one knows of child who is not pre-.
pared to attend Sunday School they
should notify any of the teachers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Now that the Titus biennial
election law is declared void the
people of Iowa will have an cleo
tion next fall; so political aspi-
rants will bob up in every county
for different offices.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

The Ladies' Afternoon Sewing Circle
met at the home of their President,
Mrs. C. Jefferson, 914 Thirteenth street,
and were served with Brown lunch
con.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

The revival meeting is still in pro-
gres. at the Corinthian Baptist church.
Many persons have become members
since the meeting has been in progress
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
ALBA NOTES.

Revival meetings are being carried on
at the A. M. E. church this week.
Mr. Monroe Davis went to Hooking ON
Sunday to assist in taking care Of Mr.. J.
Poston who has been very sick.
A large snow storm vislted ou town
Sunday; it is about two feet deep.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Joshua Strawther, electrician, 959
West Thirteenth street. Electrical re-
pairs of all kinds. Medical, dental
and surgical instruments speciality.
Dynamos and moters, light, etc. Give
me . call.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Mrs. Nation, the heroine of
Wichita, will speak at the Y. M.
c. A. auditorium Saturday even
ing, and if the law will permit
she may do some smashing while
in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Where is the Rev. Lomack, is the
question often asked. He left the city
several months ago to attend the Afro
American Council in Indianapolis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

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, 1901-02-08

The Ladies Afternoon Sewing Circle
will meet next Friday afternoon at 2:3o
o'clock, at the home of Mrs, Cater 1881
Crocker street. Next Friday is visitors
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Miss Lulu Nesbitt of Carrollton, NO.,
who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W..
H. Humburd for the past several
months has returned to her home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Rev. j. Il. Bell has returned and
has been sick with the la grippe at his
home, 521 E. Locust street. he is
some better at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

OThe Shakesperian Dramatic club met
Saturday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. E. Morgan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

GERMAN REMEDY Cures Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Male and Female Weakness
Send 81. so; German Medicine Co. Des
Moines, Ia. ..A - -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
$500 DES MONIES TO ST. PAUL,
MINN.. AND RETURN,

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur.
sion tickets will be sold February IL
and 10. limited to return until Febru.
ary Is, inclusive, on account of annual
Convention, National Creamery But.
termakers' Association. Apply to
agents Chicago & North W estern R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

J. Frank Blagburn, who has teen
under medical treatment for the past
fortnight, 10 improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

] II. Nixon, Jeweler, No. BIG West
Third street. Tunes Pianos and re-
pairs organs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

WRITE The African Monarchs of
America. They have something to tell
you. Sioux City. Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Mrs. John McClain has returned
home after spending delightful time
in Missouri with relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

4 Quarterly meeting at the A. M. +.
church next Sunday. Presiding Elder
.Bundy is expected,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Artist Tabernacle will give banquet
in Painters Hall Feb. n instead OF
Feb. IA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Mr.. Mason of Iowa City is spending
few days in our city, the guest OF
Mr.. Harrison Gould.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Miss Ethel Wells entertained few
of her friends Monday night. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

We are glad to report that Mrs. Geo.
Poindexter. who has been sick for
Leveral weeks, is able to be out again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Mt. Nebo Baptist church ia still alive
and is moving along slowly. A mis-
sionary is expected here this month.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08

Our choice for governor is Hon. A.
3. Cummins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
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CITY NEWS
Please pay your subscription now.

Rev. Mrs. L. J. Phillips is on the sick
list this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-08
The politicians are grooming
their candidates for the coming
school, county and state election.
The Montana legislature is
trying to pass law to license
certain kind of gambling.

After the fourth of March
Senator Thurston says he will
forever retire from public life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-04-11

NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of The Days Dealings in All The Lead
ing Stocks.

New York. April la-Thc spccu alton for
the advance WIS renewed in force. today.
and tho stock market res irncd much tn
same appearance as ii had during the cN-
cited speculation of last week. London
helped to this result BY some rather en-,
phatic advances IN thr international
stocks before the opening here. The mar
ket opened here in fairly buoHant CON
diiion. the congcstcd buying causing run
ming sales of several Thousand share
blocks in Il number OF stocks at the open
ing at advances of from To points.
This materially higher level of prices at
trac;cd some large selling 40 realize and
the tone became rather nervous for
while AS shown in tho wide and frequent
fluctuations in some of IN" prominent
stocks. But the speculative leaders
seemed 20 be again well supplied with re-
sources and they supported tho market
with great confidence and manipuiattI
prices with great boldneSS. the sudden
and violent advances were wei c3tcnIat-
Cd to fasCinatc the multitude of outside
SpeculatorS. who were very evidently
waiting To come into the market on any
definite signs OF a further advarco. Mon
days reaction and the subsequent rcc"V-
cry evidently served 10 convince many
persons that no lswcr prices were to be
expected for tho present and that tUr-
thcr advance nicht be reasonably looked
for The appearance of new leaders in
the money market. including some Of the
spectators interested in the rise. mas
served to again defer the exhaustion q
money resources But the rate for call
loans ran 10 pcr cent. today. under IN"
requirement Of the active speculation
The slightly tirmcr tone Of sterling cN-
change. this morning. white the money
rate WAS lower. indicated that any relax
alton in the rate wouid lift sterling back
to gold export point. The advance in the
call loan rate hc'pcd to precipitatc i've
lv realizing movement during the last
hour. which cut into prices all AROUND
and made the closing easy. Tho BurinS-
ton deal and talk Of a consolidation oi
copper interests with the smcltihS in'cr
csts looking to control Of the gold silver
and copper products were the leading IN
flucnces in the days speculation 50 iar
as ii was due to any specific Influence ~
all The whole Granger group was aitctt :
ed by sympathy and Northwest preferred
made a notable advance OF 10 points. me,
bond market was moderately acuN" ana
higher United States rcfHndtng ah-
yancod Il and the cid As registered 3'i
the new As I, per cent. on the last call
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-04-11

Williams i'm the national capitol in
Washington; the grand army moIu-
mcnt OF Gen. Grant for the national
capital, monument to oliver l.. Nor
ton in indianapolis. soldiers mpnu-
mcnt and LonGfcliow statue III Long
fellow squaro. Portland. and the mag
nificcnt equestrian monument TO zen
Logan which was unveiled and drhi-
Gated in Iowa Circle. Washington, on
Tuesday. The idealistic work Of MIR.
which is FAR below his other
work in point of merit and artistic
conception ami oXcCution-inCiude3 his
statues of Penelope. the Mother of
Moses, Hcnja min. and the Peal Fish
crman, which last Is in the reading
room OF the Portland public library.
Nine years ago Congress apprnprla TED
the sum Of $4,000 Tor an equestrian
statue Of Gen. John a. Logan. TO
which sum about si2 noD was added hy
private contributions. Mr.. Simmons
was asked to submit 4 design for the
monument. which he did and his te-
sign was accepted. After nearly eight
years of labor he has completed the
work. and. according to eminent crit
les. ne has modelled finer equestrian
statue than exists in this country to-
day.