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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-29

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"Epileptic mountebanks" is the word
the New York Sun employs to describe
all who do not agree with it on the Phil
ippine question. In Dana's day the Sun
Was said to be ''the brightest and mean
est paper in New York" 1t is the same
now if you will strike out the words
brightest and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-29

che new Constitution in Virginia will
be proclaimed and will go into effect
without being submitted 10 a vote. 1t
is in line with other constitutions il
regulating suffrage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-29
a MORNING TONIC.
(Dickens.)

Nc one is useless in this world who
ligbtens the burdens of it for anyone
else.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-29
For Chief Justice.

DANIEL L. RUSSELL.
He is eminentIy qualified for the posi-
tions-The Morning Boast.
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WHITE STONE LITHIA WATER.

D, Presbyterian Church Spar
to saya to The meTi
sparanburg,
lite White Springs S. c.
for me- any
meror
in
uner collie
AS
respectfully, REV. JOHN I. McBRYDE.
White Stone Lthia Water Company.
H. T. HICKS, Agent Springs, O.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-05-29

Nothing rounds out the pleasures Of life
like a circle of friends.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21
CITY CONVENTION.

The republican city convention
was held last Saturday, the same
time that the county was held.
James Brenton was nominated
for Mayor; Harry Gross City
Treasurer; John B. Lucas, City
Auditor; J. w. Budd, City Engi-
neer; L. I. Silvara, Police Judge;
w. H. Bremner, City Solicitor;
Chas. Schramm, City Assessor;
J. w. Ratcliff, Market Master;
John King, Alderman at Large,
West Side; E. F. Whitney, Alder
man at Large, East Side; Alder
man First ward, B. F. Prunty;
Second ward, Al Smith; Third
ward, E. H. Higgins; Fourth
ward, E. VanDyke; Fifth ward,
John Harley; Sixth ward, w. FL.
Brereton; Seventh ward, w. S.
Fairall. Thus we see not a
single colored man was nominated
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21
THE BYSrANDER.

About two years ego We enlarged
the Iowa State Bystander from four
page folio to an eight page quarto on
such as advertising, subscription and
sufficient news of general nature that
we, would continue it that size other
wise not. At present we have not had
sufficient advertising and news OF
general interest that we can use now.
SO we have, for 1t least short time
gone to the old size and Ii 0business in
creases az we hope we will soon be able
to extend ID still more. We solicit our
readers and subscribers to pay up their
back subscription dues and assist Us in
extending the circulation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

for any elective Office, and now
the representatives of the grand
old party will soon be around
asking and urging your support,
yet our race has not even one
single representative on the city
or county ticket. You may fool
all of the colored people part Of
the time but you can't fool part
of the people all the time. Deal
fair with us is all that we ask,
and we will be satisfied with
nothing less
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION

Last Saturday the Polk county
held her republican convention,
the first convention held this
year, and the present incum bent
Hon. J. A. T. Hull, was endorsed
by this county for congress and
in all probability he will be the
republican nominee. While our
preference was Judge Prouty, yet
we bow to the will Of the minority.
We had much rather be defeated
honestly then to succeed BY fraud,
cheating, suppressing and using
unfair methods to accomplish
success. The methods used by
the Hull forces was so fragrant,
50. fraudulent as to cause Croker
and Tamny hall to blush. It is
a sample of Southern methods in
mild form, used to suppress the
colored voter in the South. Shall
we free, loyal, honest, intelligent
voters permit such a disgraceful
method to be used as was used
last Friday a week ago? While
Judge Prouty on the face of the
returns was declared to be defeat.
ed, yet fraud was alleged and
substantiated by afidavits and
the county central committee or
the committee on credentials
would not allow the ballots to be
opened or recounted, which to a
disinterested person looks ex-
tremely suspicious, much less to
parties interested. We are also
glad of the heroic and brave
stand that the leading colored
men took, and with all the offers
of money and promises of most
anything, they did not desert
their choice; neither were they
bought this time as had been
hinted. Fully 80 per cent voted
for Prouty. The other county
officers are: Judges, c. P. Holmes
w. H. McHenry, A. H. McVey
and James A. Howe; Clerk, B. F.
Coffin; Auditor, Fred Cope; Re-
corder, Mrs. Frank Dodson; for
County Attorney, Jessie Miller;
Member of Board Of Supervisors,
G. w. Britton,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

We received the sad news of Miss
Storm Sheffey extreme Hines In Mus
catine. It will be remembered that
Miss Shelley is q cousin of Hon. Geo.
II. Woodson Of Muohakinoch where
she vista when in this state. Her
home is in Washington. d. G. sho was
just visiting in Museatine when
stricken. A telegram was received
yesterday from Mr.. Woodson stating
he arrived in Muscatine and that she
is very low. She will be remembered
as having visited our city about four
years ago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21
Lowest price. on earth.-MAsON's.

Rev. 8. McCravin preached q fine
sermon at St. Paul at 1890 last Sunday.
Rev. Nc seemly was at his best and the
congregation all the week, who heard
him. have been speaking of the sermon.
At 1880 Rev. g. f. Mcdaniel of Spring
field, Ill, delivered one of the best
sermons it has ever been ours to hear.
He is man of striking appearance,
with an easy flow Of language. The
congregation contributed most cheer
fully handsome sum for the school
at Springfield, of which he is President.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

sunday is Palm Sunday and that
oreat festival in tho life of Christ viii!
be the theme of the sermon at the A.
M. E. church at 1880.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

The concert given last evening at
the Corinthian Baptist church by
Messers. G. F. Stanton and Claude
Carr was exceedingly we'll attend snd
was q grand success. The program
was good and we'll rendered, after
which an elaborate supper was served
by tho Christian Working club for
which it was given. Much credit Is
due the young men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21
HOW CHARGE OF DESER.
TION WAS PLACED
AGAINST HIM.

Joha Glass, q Des Moines man is
the principal in a cause selebre. A
bill correcting his military record
vas made the subject of President
Roosevelt's first veto message to CON
gress last week. The message sent
to the senate read as follows:
"There can be no graver crime
than the crime of desertion from the
army or navy, and especially during
war; it is then high treason to the
nation and is Justly punishable by
death. No man should be relieved
from such a crime, especially when
nearly forty years have passed since
it occurred save on the cleasest pos
sibls proof of his real innocence.
In this case the statement made
by the affiant before the committee
docs not in all points agree with his
statement made to the secretary of
the navy. In any event, it is incom-
prehensible to me that he shosld not
have made effective effort to get
back into the navy. He had served
but little more than a month where
lie deserted and the war lasted for
over a year aftesward, yet he made
no effor. whatever to get back into
the navy. Under such circum.
stances it seems to me that to re-
move the charge of desertion from
the navy and give him an honorable
discharge would be to falsify. the re-
cord and do an injustice to his
gallant and worthy comrades who
fought to finish. The names
ofrthe veterans who fought in the
civil war made the honor list Of the
republic, and I am not willing to put
upon it the name of man unworthy
of the high position"
John GLASS IN His SHOP.
In little barber shop at 1194
North Sixth avenue lives and tolls
the man whose misfortune has thus
been the occasion of President
Roosevclt's first veto message to
congress. John Glass0is one whose
quiet dignity, modesty and polite
ness make for himself friends
wherever he goes. He was busy
with customer when the reporter
called and pausing in the strokes OF
the razor when told the object OF
the visit, he replied: "Well l don't
know that I ought to say anything
about that. That was thirty eight
years ago you know and I was just
a boy then, 16 years old. Mr..
Roosevelt says deserted, but I
didn't. "You want to know some.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Tho famous Mason and Downs
Orpheus Jubilee Singers, will sing ah
the Y. NJ. c. A. auditorium, Tuesday
evening April 9Th, for the .benaht OF
the A. M. e. chnrob. They have suntil
recently been with the Original Fisk
Jubilee Singers, organized at Nash
Vile, Tenn, Oct. 8 1871. Tickets so
cents for reserved seats'at Shisslar and
company SO Walnut street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

The Silver Star Club gave their arst
I eNtestainment 81 the church Thurs
day night of last week to large
audieuce. Mrs. VIM. Buekuer Is pre-
sident and Miss Gertrude MeCravous
Is secretary. The club has been or
gsnized to raise funds for the A. M. E..
church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

The Iroquois Club will meet with
Miss Lizzie Miller Thursday and the
following programme will be rendered.
A Marrow Escape, Ruth Lewis; Select
reading. Louise Clay; Select reading,
Gertrude Hyde. Selections from
Dunbar, Gertrude MeCraven.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

John L. Thompson was selected as
one of the A delegates from Polk
County to the State Republican Con:
yention this year, he being the only
eolered man thus selected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

A vested choir of IL boys will begin
singing at the morning services next
Sunday. Mrs. Graves is training the
boys.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21
is THE RACE MOVING IN
THE RIGHT DIRECTION

At the last state convention of
the Republican party number
of the leading men of the race
attended, some as asdelegates others
in the interest of candidates of
their choice. They were invited
by the members of the church to
attend a social given at the home
of one of the members. On reach
ing the place we found quite a
number of the members aud
friends of the church present, aud
among those present were both
grammer and high schoolscholars
Hardly had we time to meet the
people until someone begin to
play 'rag-time" music, others
forgetting themselves and tried
to keep time with the music.
One member of the party, not a
church member asked sis the
race moving in the right direct
ion and are the young people
showing the proper respect for
our churches and their members. -
This occurred 1T the home of the
local preacher and the boarding
place of the pastor, and continu-
ed until we left, without a pro-
test on the part of either pastor
or members.
A few evenings ago we attend
ed a social, given by one of the
leading churches in this city and
at the home of one Of its most
devoted members. Most of those
present were members. The
daughter of one of the leading
members, and a very promising
girl, with ability if rightly ap-
piled to intertain the most cultur-
ed audience, seating herself at
the piano playing rag time
pieces. One can easily imagine
the fees;ng of christian mother
when the daughter ignores her
teaching or the religious feeling
of those present. Who is re-
sponsible for this condition of
affairs? is it the church or its in
fluence, or is it the lack of proper
parental instruction, or is it the
miss-application of the education
they are receiving, or is it the
lack of proper education that can
control the emotional part of the
makeup. One question is the
''rag time" music elevating, and
will proper knowledge of it fit
one for business? if not why do
so many seek every opportunity
to show their knowledge of it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

There will be an ensertainment
given By the II. II. Of B.. No. 33o at
Hansen's hall, East Sixth and Losusts
Thursday evening March 81, 1902. Ad-
mission so cents Including supper.
Supper begins at o'clock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

The young people gave Itafy pull
Ing at Mrs John Allen on Park street
last Friday evening good time Is re-
ported
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Mrs. r. N. Hyde entertaiaed quite
a number of the sOttumwa excursion
last Friday evening of her old ao-
uuaintance and other friends. A very
pleasant time is had by all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Mrs. a. C.. Fisher is dangerously III
appendieitis, ~ her home 1898 Mulberry
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Chas. West has disposed of his billiad
and pool hall and left Monday night
for Lawrence Kansas where he will
remain for several months.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

There was given 1T the 11th., street
Baptist church q enncert by Mr.. Feed
stanton. A large crowd was present
and Also an excellent programme was
rendered after which refreshments
were served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21
--latest styles. lowest prices. Mason :

The Colored Repu biicsn League will
hold its regular meeting next Monday
evening the 24th., at the Court House
All membsss are requested to be pre-
sent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Don't forget to give me call
Equal Rights Barber Shop and Bath
Rooms. $50 West Third street. Bath
roons open until ~ on Sundays.
CHAs. j. Roy, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

The wedding bells after long si-
lence will peal fourth next week just
before Easter. Miss Elizabeth Miller
and Mr.. Claud Harris could tell their
friends about it,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

.. B. j. Holmes, P. M. N. q. of
pusehold of Ruth, No $50 of Des
has been elected rs delegate
mt this Lodge at the organi-
kdisEict grand II. H., to be
kuk, Iowa, Apiil 9, 1909.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

The Old Maids Convention uext
Thursday night At the A. n, T..
chureh.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Nrs. y. b. Roberts Of 200 Walnut
atseet. entertained Rev. drimth ct dim
n0r Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Mr.. Geo. I. Holt sang very sweet
solo Sunday night Mrs. Thomas
Blagburn will sing Sunday night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Miss Susie Jones of Muchakinocl
was In our city Thursday visiting Mrs
VIM. C0alsOn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

J. 81. Nixon. Jeweler. No. 31s West
Third street, tunes pianos and repair:
organs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

thing about the history, ofsmy case.
don't you? -Iswas born At Hopkins
vile. KY. March 81. IS4S. 7 en-
listed for one year in the navy as a
powder boy on January IS, 1864,
and was put aboard the steamer
Moose, No. 3S the flagship Of the
Cumberland river fleet. Al about
J o'clock on the mofning Of March
4, 1874, our ship anchored in the
Ohio river opposite Cincinnati, i,
left about 6 o'clock that night and
there were armed guards always on
duty, So you see couldn't have
deserted if I had wanted to. But
one of my superior officers wanted to
get rid of me because ! was 50 un-
fortunate as to have knowledge Of
eertain things regarding him which ]
must keep secret till the end Of my
life. That morning he ordered me
into a skiff and together we pulled
off in disguise. He took me down
to Bucktowns in Cincinnati, gave
me $11.oo out Of his own pocket %
buy a citizens suit and then left me
there. that was the only money re-
celved for my six weeks Of service.
He took it out of his own pocke,
aand gave it to me and he wasn't =
paymastsr. He was just M om6er.
!" thought / had to obey my sdp
srior officer. / thought i had ID
do just what he told me to do.
How could I have deserted from
that boat when there was a guard
walking up and down with gun On
his shoulder" The interviewer adj
m,tted that the question was unan-
swerable. ~ would have had to go
either straight up or straight down.
l stayed around Cincinnati for two
or three days and then went to work
on the government steamer Izetta al
soustabout, handling freight. They
didn't get any men those days, they
had to take boys. About a month
later I took the steamer Imperial
10. II F.. -.
and went to St. Louis. reaching fhere
the first of may. AS q result of ex-
posure of being half starved and
away from home fell sick with ty-
phoid fever and lay in the hospita
at St. Louis. two moyths. Afte,
leaving the hospital vent steam.
boating on the Mississippi and KEEP,
at it for eleven years, then I went {
Keokuk, Iowa and was in the barh.,
business there or almost twenty fivs
years. On the 9th day 81 last JUL
I came to Des Molnes and went into
this shop.
eyes, / have1 been around tn,
country good deal and / have
never run from any body. dom
feel that I have done anything t
run for. I want to be citizen o
the United States now. thinl
thatl have served long enough
Senator Gear introduced bill int
congress for me about three year
ago, and since his death Senate
Dolliver and Congressman HUI
have been pushing my case. ! go
a letter from Senator % Dolliversa a weel
ago Friday telling me that my BIZ
had passed both houses 81 congress
The othernighkI wrote q faeals lstte
to President ma told in
him the whole story: The p1esiidel
does not undefstand IS ease., as,
l believe after a thorough inyestigs
ton he will reconsider his actio1
and vindicate name that I hav
done nothing to dishonor. IA al
not deserter and wantsthe rorl,
to know that am not. Iuwil get U
before the president and congres
and tell them So" 3
|
lGUS MORRIS as!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Mr.. &. w. Thompson is on the reg
istration board Of SO men, he is in the
Second presinct of the Third Ward.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

II. r. WRIGHT. Attorney at Law,
room No. 2ls Iowa Loan = Trust Bldg.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Etes has resigned his charge
md will preach his last
here the fourth Sunday OF
He will tahe charge of
at Evans. Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

EASTER OPENING-All this week
MRs. n. FLANAGAN. 5as East Locust
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21
John Wingo is at tho Mercy Hospita
receiving treatment.
Wolf's, Ale Walnut-Grand
Millinery Opening.

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don't forget our advertisers.
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Bess Milliners on earth. h.-NAsoN's.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Mr.. John Glass taken seriously sick
Wednesday evesing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21

Heed WesS in Des Moines
going abroad the Latest Choicest spng
saved the trouble and having
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!. q. sHEPARD. MANAGER:
CITY NEWS
Easter hats are ready.-MAsoN's.

Leo Welker Of 0olfax was in the
city last Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-03-21


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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-04-07
State Capitol News
MORE B0RAX MEAT
Big Companies Again Shipping 1t
to Twin Cities.
FOOD COMMISSION AFTER THEM
panies Have Already Been
u Convicted.

More borax cases have been brought
against the big packing companies by the
dairy and food commission. When the
first move was made to enforce the law,
all the packers paid fines, and promised
to ship no more meat containing Illegal
preservatives into Minnesota The de-
partment then went after retailers who
were making sausage and keeping it by
preservatives. Backed by the borax trust,
the retailers made fight, and carried
two cases to the supreme court, where
they will be argued in May.
Meanwhile it has been discovered that
the big companies are once more ship
ping boraX meats into the state, and the
department has gone after them. Fri
day afternoon the Nelson-Morris repre-
sentative in st. Paul was arraigned and
paid fine of 500. On the advice of coun-
sci, he made no fight.
Saturday afternoon the Cudahy man was
arraigned in St. Paul on three counts
Each was for samples taken from the
wholesale markets Of the company in the
twin cities. On the first case he made
no fight, but at his attorneys request a
stay of sentence has been granted until
after the decision of the supreme court
has been rendered. The other two cases
were continued until that time.
Other cases are pending against the big
packers and will be speedily tried.
Four cases were recently brought in
Duluth against retailers. Two paid fines
and the other two cases will come uI
April p. w..
The department is confident that the SUI
preme court will sustain the law, and it
will proceed with the laws enforcement
on that assumption.