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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
DECORATION DAY.

To-day is Decoration Day for
the Union soldiers in the United
States, and legal holiday in
Iowa by state statutes. 1t recalls
the tender recollectious and sad
feelings of the boys in blue, and
the precious memories of the de-
parted heroes. To-day we stop
the wheels of industry and COM
mercial activity, in most of the
Northern cities to spend that day
in decorating the graves of our
departed hero, friend or comrade
with flowers, moistened it with
tear from our sad loyal hearts.
We should never, never become
wrapped up in business that we
should neglect our duty to de-
parted friends or relatives. AS
the years rolls by we should seek
to teach mankind that higher
civilization and broader manhood
and womanhood we owe to one
another. Teach our age that in
the grave all are equal, and God
has no respect of person, but treat
all alike. If while Oh earth we
have tried to live good life,
sowing seeds of kindness, treat
ing all with equality and justice
we shall be remembered by and
by. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
ALBA NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. q. Marshall from Denver
Colo., have come to spend the summer
with their daughter, Mrs. Maggie Gordon
Mr.. and Mrs. p. A. REED of Hilton
were IN town Saturday.
Miss Nellie G.ayson graduated from
the Abba High School this year.
MIR. Wallace Davis and Mr.. Charlie
Davis we're Hilton visitors Sunday.
Miss May Carter Of Mt. Pleasant passed
through Abba enrou ;e to Des Moines.
Rev. Ed. G. jackson was Buxton
visitor Sunday.
Messrs. Warren Mines and Burt Jones
were Hilton visitors Sunday.
The A. NJ. +. Sunday School COM
mittee gave social at the church Satur.
day night.
Sunday June 1st is quarterly meeting
at the A. NJ. f. church.
Mr. Temp Rhodts OF Buxton was in
Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

South Dakota has more Indians
Ql,OO0) than any other state. OF the
territories Indian Territory has $1,000
and Arizona $4,000.
The, common measure o; road dis
tance in Greece is the pike. tnrse-
quarters Of an English yard. 1000
pixies being about $50 yards
The orange tree is very fruitful:
single tree will produce 10000 or
anges fit for use. A good lemon
tree will produce 5000 lemons. s4s
BY the advice Of eminent oculists.
the authorities Of Munich have de-
cided no longer to use gas or petrol-
cum for lighting school rooms.
A curious custom prevails in Korea.
II a man meets his wife In the street
he ignores her presence and passea
hex as II she were a stranger.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
OSCEOLA BUDGETARIAN.

Death has agoin visited our little burg,
and this time taking from us Mr.. James
Cup who very suddenly passed away
Friday evening about ll:l5 at his late
home. Mr.. Culp had been complaining
for a day or two with severe cold but
was not thought to be serious as he was
in the best of spirits tefore retiring. He
was born in Randolph county, Mo-. and
was SO years old. His funeral occurred
Sunday afternoon at the A. Nj. E. church
conducted by the pastor. Rev. Wade as
sisted by Rev. J, M. Rudy Of the Christian
church. large concourse Of friends both
white and colored attended the services.
Mr. Culp was member of the Salvation
army. he leaves to monrn his loss wife
one step daughter Mrs. Alice Prince OF
Coin, la, and host of friends. He will
be greatly missed.
Rev. Wade left Sunday afternoon for
Cleveland and from there to Ottumwa to
the District Conference Convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Harris left last week
for their home in Greenfield after y
months stay in our city.
Miss Anna Williams still remains quite
sick at her home
Sunday was quarterly meeting at the
A. NJ. E. church, Elder Malone will
preach in the evening.
Miss Nfolla piorsnp nf (,roonfiad ar
rived in our city Tuesday noon to the
sick side OF her cousin Anna Williams.
Messrs Frank and Roy Bryant has re.
retnrnt d from pleasure trip to Chicago,
They spent week in the white City
sight seeing
Mrs. Alice Prince of Coin will remain q
a few weeks with her mother. Mrs. Cup
Ed. Trimble went 60 Charlton Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
BILLINGS PHILOSOPHY.

Il costs less to agree With : phoo]
than to differ with him.
All men owe mutch more 70 chance
than they are willing to admit.
Men who luv the least 70 make
mummy, luv the most to spend i.
Old age IL 1 perch WHARF all the
axes, sorrows and ills ov life cum to
roost.
Obstinacy mite Be excusable in
wize man. but wixe men are never OBJ
stinate.
The best friend and the worst enemy
than emmy man has got II his con-
shience. H
Luv. which II simply the result ov
fear, will turn to hate the fust good
~hance it gifts.
Thare Is nothing that God luvs more.
and nothing that makes us all feel bet,
ter, than thankfullness.
The man who won't profitt bi the
experiences ov others, ain't going to
proffitt mulch bi biz own.
Take all the folly and foolishness
out Ov this world, and thare Would Dc
but little excitement, and no fun at
all in living in It.
When the bottom does fall out Ut
. simply ccmik fool. he all goes to
pieces in such way that he never
kan be mended agin.
All human natur luvs to TAX the
chances. Thare is CRATE fun in seeing
how near yu can 60 to = mules heels
without Citing highsted.
hav no doubt thare IL q perfecktiy
honest man in the world sumwhare.
but will travel ESQ miles to.see him.
and Civ 10 dollars for the sight after
I git thare.
To lie we'll man must lave .
greasy tongue. q level face, and abuv
al a smart memory. SO that he can tell
the same lie at least twice alike out
oy 3 times.
A true kritick IL like Z bee; he
hunts for hunny, and nothing else.
wherever he lights. Josh Billings in
New York Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
ast week but is able to be at his work

past week but is able to be at his work
again.
The Ladies Pleasure Club met with
Mrs. 4. II. E .rly Friday evening.
The Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday School
gave an ice cream ond strawberry social
Wednesday evening all had good time.
Miss Nina Thompson md Mr. o. w.
Moore returned from Canton $. ID. where
they went to attend the funeral Of Miss
Thompson's cousin.
The Ladies improvement Society met
with Mrs Charlotte Lee Thursday after
noon.
Mr.. A. Grant who has seaved time q
time in the Philippine lies is in our city
for [ visit the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Starks.
The concert given by the A. Nj. E.
Sunday School under the management Of
Mrs. E. Grant was grand success and
was largely attended, neat sum of
s25 90 was taken in. The first prize was
won by Miss Pearl Harrison second by
Miss Mary Thompson.
The young people planned party last
Friday evening and went out to the home
Of Mrs c. Lee and spent the evening in
dancing Mrs. Lee proved herself good
hostess which was voted by all.
Mrs. A. Morgan returned home Tues
day after three months visit at her old
home in Kansas City.
The sad news has been received here
informing US Of the death of Miss Williet
Mitchell one of Yankton, S. d. young
ladies, she was member of the High
School and one of the brightest scholars
in her class. She has host of friends in
our city who will be grieved to hear of
death. Rev. w. II. Speese went to
Yankton, s. d. to preach the funeral.
Miss Leona Miller returned home to
Wilburn, Mimi, after h three weeks
visit with relatives and friends.
Mr., J. Cage is lying at the point of
death at his home and death is expected
most any moment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
GIANTS DEFEATED.

John Turner selected nine men and
went down on lower Ninth street last
Sunday afternoon and crossed bats
with the Des Moines Giants, and his
team showed them how the national
game should be played. AS our re-
porter was absent it is hard to say
how it happened But all of the
Giants players were not there, hence
that may be one of the reasons why
they were defeated. Turner was in
the box for the picked team and w.
Patterson was behind the bat, and
Gates and Roberts perfo' med the same
duties for the Giants. The score was
II to 10 in favor of the former.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
GREETINGS FROM SON TO MOTHER
NUEVA CADERES, P. |.

Dear Mother: write to let you know
whal am doing. was discharged the
2lst Of March in lrigi. and have been in
town ever since. lam waiting letter
from Manila. made application for
position here. and if do not have good
luck, will come homo. am enj ,ying
;the best of health and have money and
gold, so you see am not uneasy. am
thinking great deal about home and
expects to be there in six or eight months
fl get the position for it will pay me
good, don't want you to think that am
not looking out for myself for Il am. l
have now $3.50 leaving out my transpor-
tation 10 the United States, so you see l
am on the look out. / like the country
ar tn ere is money here, if man carries
himself right.
Your son
Clarence Early.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

realized, soon the house was lighted
up and the beautiful new moved yard
was Illuminated with Japanese
lanterns. The evening was spent in Il
literary way. The toast-master +. w.
Thompson who made q most enjoyable
and excellant master, first introduced
Mrs. Theodore Williams subject was,
''Tbe Home" which was one of the
most beautifully delivered and helpful
address to the real duty of wife in q
home, the next was an address by Mr..
Gus Watkins, subject Benefit of a
Trade which was filed with good ideas
Attorney 5. Joe Brown one of the most
profound students of Iowa spoke on
The value Of a higher Education, it
was very instructive, thoughtful and
scholorarly address, paper by Miss
Mary Bell subject The public school
and development of civilization which
was good, MIR. W. r, Fraieer subject.
How to become successful in the Com
mercial World which showed careful
and interest and Attorney
II. r. Wright spoke on Progress of the
Race, he made some good points and it
was we'll received Mr. Thompson re-
ceived many presents in which Mr.. $.
Joe Brown made the presentation
speech after which Mr.. Thompson re-
piled in very felicious atfectioate and
eloquent manner which touched the
hearts of all present. The dainty
lunch of ice cream, strawberries cake
and coffee was served and at the wee
hour of twelve most of the guest had
left with the Parting wish that Mr..
Thompson may live to enjoy many
more such birthdays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Program of the Afro-American COL
ored Republicn League, Mandag night
June 2, 1902, at the A. M. E. church:
Singing by the League: Invocation.
Rev. II. McCraven; Singing; Question,
Resolved, that the action of the Natio-
nal Federation of Women's club at Los
Angeles in refusing to admit any
calored club, was to the best interest
Of the colored women in America.
Affirmative, w. H. Humburd, Mrs. DIR.
A. g. Edwards, Lawyer H. r. Wright
and Prof. Geo. I. Holt; Negatives. j
L. Thompson, Mrs. Viola Pergerson,
Lawyer S. Joe Brown and Chas Ruff.
J. L. THOMPSON, Pres.
H. R. WRIGHT, Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
IOWA OOLORED WOMEN UNITE

Nav GA state federation of Iowa
Colored Women's Club was effected
here to-day. Officers were erected as
follows: President-Mrs. Helen
Downcy, Ottumwa; First vice president
Mrs Ruth Richardson, Davenport.
Second vice president, Mrs. Il, jackson
Des Moines: Secretary, Mrs. Geneve
Toliver, Rock Island; Corresponding
secretary Miss Florence White, Musca-
tine; Treasurer, Mrs. l.. Moss, Daven-
port. The convention discussed the
matter of a name to be preferable ap-
piled to the Negroes of America and
determined that the race ought to be
referred to as afro Ame ericans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY

A SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY.
The Editor John l.. Thompson was
administered birthday surprise last
Wednesday the 2Sth. About9 o'clock
P. NJ the door Of the Thompson
home was opened by his brother
E. w. and party of 81 went in.
Mr.. Thompson was sitting writing
in his old paint clothes with shoes
and collar etc. off being SO surpris-
ed he could hardly speak, and as it was
planned by his wiJe and brother E. W.
they began to unfold the misteries OF
how they had storied away the ice
cream, CT airs and other things that
would lead one to suspect q party the
completeness of the surprise could be
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
Your son
Clarence Early.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

The memorial exercises at the A.
M. e. church last Sunday evening was
largely attended. The church was
nicely decorated with flags, luuting,
etc. The address of S. Joe Brown was
eloquent and we'll delivered. The ad-
dress of J. L. Thompson was of his
totical nature and was well rec, 'ed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The pulpit at the A. M. E. church was
occupied by Rev. Bingley Sunday even
ing, several selections were sung by two
little girles who are travelling with Rev,
Bingley and wife. Rev. Bingley lectures
on their travels in other lands habits and
customs 0. other people. Rev. Mr..
Rev. Binglcy was Missionary in the
Spanish countries.
Mr.. j. W. Norris has been sick tie
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

The concert that was given at the A,
NJ. E. church last Tuesday night by
Kenneth Hamilton was well attended
and good programme rendered es.
pecially the elocusionist MISS Nellie
Fetch. Mr.. Hamilton is very fine
musician and should be appreciated ty
every race loving person.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Mrs VIM Smith will leave this week
for Davenport where she will make
her future home, as her husban who
is in the employment of the Rock
Island was transferred to Davenport.
while we are sorry to loose Mrs. Smith
as she was willing church worker
and liked by all, yet what is Des
Moines' loss is Davenport's gain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Rev. H. s. Graves and Miss Gertrude
Cravens, Sunday School delegate, left
last Monday afternoon for Ottumwa
to attend the district conference and
Sunday School ,conven ntion. Miss
Cravens will represent the BYsrANDEK
and report for it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Sunday is Rough Riders day at the
A. NJ. E, church, consisting of the
men of the city. The pastor will
preach special sermon to the men OF
the city Sunday night at 8 o'clock.
The members will join this rally by
giving One Dollar each. Let every
friend Of the church help in this the
last rally of the year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Our mayor has appointed two more
colored men on the patrol force viz.
Lieutenant E. G. M cAfee and Primas
Lewis. Both are we'll known men and
were active republican workers in the
recent campaign. We are glad that
the new mayor is beginning to redeem
some of his promises, tor our race had
become very impatient. We wish
those men success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

CHEAP EXCURSION TO ST. LOUIS
On Friday, June 6, the Wabash will
run cheap excursion to St. Louis
only S4OO for the round trip, giving
two full days in st. Louis. This will
be an excelle Mt opportunity to visit
the Worlds Fair site. Train leaves
Des Moines at 8 p. m. For further in
formation write
5. w. FLINT, p. & 7. A.
Des Moines, Iowa,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

AS it will soon be our usual time
to make our regular annual collecting
al to both our city and ont of the
city subscribers; we would urge upon
our subscribers who are back to be
prepared this time, especially those
who owe for more than one year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Mrs. Rosa johnson met with q poir :
full accident this week, while stepping
off street car she stepped into hole
near the side walk ond broke her
shoulder blade, she is improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Mr.. j. II. and Mrs. A. Dixon gave a
party last Monday night at their home
1918 Day street, in honor of the persons
who took part in the Japanese Wed
ding" that was given at the A. NJ. E..
church last month. Dainty refresh
ments were served and very pleasa Mt
evening was spent,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

There is a young man who is seen
on Tenth street frequently, says "this
has been one of the longest weeks in
this year, be courageous the conven-
tion will soon be over.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Rev. S. Bates, formerly pastor of
the Corinthian Baptist church, this
city, but now of Evans, Iowa. visited
few days this week in our city. He is
doing nicely. He made a pleasant
call at the BYsrANDER office.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Miss Mabel Hall will be one of
Madam Stevens assistants in design
ing the costumes to be worn by the
women this summer, during her school
vacation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Robert Woods, one of our Des Moines
bows, who has been in the White City
tor more than year, returned here
Monday to visit his mother.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

MIR. Joseph LaCour, formerly of this
city, but now OF Mendoza, ILL.,, has
purchased property out on lngersol
Avenue and will NOV. here to live.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Don't forget to give me call
Equal Rights Barber Shop and Bath
Rooms, $50 West Third street. Bath
rooms open until 12 on Sundays.
CHAs. j. Roy, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Rev. J. E. Ford, pastor of the Zion
Baptist church of Denver, Colo spent
one day last week. visiting Rev. L. l..
Griffith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Leo Welker junior of the Iowa
College was in town Wednesday he
was protested and could not enter the
bicycles races at the meet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Mr.. Henry Fitch has rented his
hon,e to +. Tracy Blae burn, and he
will rest this sumner, visiting out of
the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

!. II. Nixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West
Third street, tunes pianos and repairs
organs. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Reniaeent club will meet at tte
home of Mrs. VIM. Coalsou, 2Ols Center
street, Wednesday, June 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Mr.. A. Birney accidently took hold
of a live electric wire and received a
very severe injury in his hand.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30
]. L. THOMPSON. EDITOR.
J. n. SHEPARD. MANAGER.
CITY NEWS

Mr.. Clifford Hawkins is visiting in
Kansas City this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Mrs. H. S. Graves left Wednesday
morning to attend the Sunday School
in Ottumwa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Miss Ora Brown of Iowa City was in
the city Wednesday to attend the field
meet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Edward Morton left this week for
Minneapolis to stay awhile.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

The young Misses Fields. Hawortf, ,
Allen ond Bowmer acted as ushers last
Sunday night at the A. M. E. church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

j. O. Williams Is confined to his home
this week with rheumatism.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

Mr.. and Mrs. C. s. Ruff entertained
a few friends at dinner Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

The news Of the death Of Mr.. Dade
reached our Office as we go to press,
he died at his home of henorrhage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-05-30

evening was spent,
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H. G. 8. Beers Advice.


New Orleans. April 19.--Liverpool adyices
were not encouraging, therefore our market
opened points lower. but Immediately
after became steady, improving TO 10
from the bottom on fresh buying, closing
at net gain Of ] to . points on the day.
Receipts are fairly liberal, sun It is
anticipated that there viii be decided &c
crease shortly in the movement, which Will
courirm the claims OF those advocating a
crop not exceeding 100000 bales. II IS
this opinion which has caused the sharp
improvement locally, coupled TO the nrm-
ness OF spots and the Willingness OF ppr-
chasers to pay present prices. Considera-
Bile liquidation has taken place. but ali cot
ton thrown over has been absorbed, and
values are now practically at the top. This
is indicative OF confidence In a further On
hancement. still as we are the highest
market relatively, we would suggest that
our friends operate conseryatiyey In the
future. OF course. II the outturn or the
crop is as small and the consumption as
! large as the majority of traders believe,
/ the Y rket may be maintained. Receipts,
the prospects of the next crop aud tie
/ spot demand will, however govern prices.
II. & b. Beer.