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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1903-08-14
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
EDITORIALS.
TILLMANlSM.

Again that blatant ignorant
hyena, "Pitchfork" Ben Tillman
is venting his spleen and harsh
words on our good President
Roosevelt, simply because of the
stand that the president has
taken to. protect colored people
in the employ Of Uncle Sam, also
because the president said in a
letter to the south that he would
not close the door of hope or op-
portunity against the worthy of
any race. Then he criticises the
president for inviting colored men
at the public social receptions
that he gives. All of these
things and the good Lord only
knows how many other things
grieves Tillman. Then his threat
that South Carolina would have
to resort to some bloody method.
Ali this fire eating rebelism,
Negro hating Tillmanism utter
ances as bosh, for if such a time
should ever come. The Negroes
alone living south of the Mason
and Dixon line, if properly armed
to whip all the white Negro
haters easy. We we'll remember
that South Carolina was the first
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
Direct From The Factory
w. w. Kimball Co. Are
Daily Receiving Large
Shipments of Piano.
Piano Players and Or
gans from Their Fac
tories, Which Are the
Largest Of Their Kind
in the World.

The great number of these elegant
instruments that are sol-' every month
in Des Moines and all over Iowa and
the fact that this number is steadily
increasing should be sufficient evidence
of the real merits of the New Scale
Kimball pianos We have not ment-
ioned our piano player very often in
our advertisements because we could
not fill our orders as fast as received.
We are in a little better condition to
! fill orders in them now and invite you
to carefully examine them before you
decide to purchase player, and we
believe that if you do you will buy .
Kimball, becaus Of their superior
qualities, which enables the operator
| to play according to his own ideas OF
music and in that entirely eliminates
the mechanical effect. Send to us for
your sheet music, 19c per copy. One
cent extra for postage. 55S
w. w. KIMBALL CO.,
&C. B McNerney. SEQ Walnut ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
not again come up. Last week a
large colored delegation went to
Jefferson City to protest against
the passage of the bill.
NEW BOOK,
United Negro, His Problems
and His Progress.

United Negro, His Problems
and His Progress.
We have just received a beau-
tiful book, recently published,
entitled United Negro, His Prob
lens and his Progress, written
by Prof. I. Garland Penn, A. NJ,
and Prof. J. w. E. Bowen. Ph.
D. D. D., who was secretaries of
the Negro Young Peoples Chris
tan and Educational Congress
that was held last August in
Atlanta, Ga. The publication
of this book was the result of the
Congress, as it was authorized to
be published by the board of di-
rectors of the Congress. 1t con-
tains addresses and proceedings
of this Congress, where had
gathered the largest crowd of
educated young colored people in
the history of theworld. Nearly
every state sent a dozen or more
representatives. While the editor
has not read this book entirely
through, yet what we have read
is sufficient to say that it is a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

worthy publication and should
go into the homes of every intel
ligent family, both white and
black, for in this book one can
briefly get glimpse of the rapid
strides that the colored race is
making. Then this book has the
cuts of several hundred represent
tative men who were present at
the Congress, also cuts of church
es, colleges, universities and
schools for the race. It cost a
great deal to publish this book,
so the D. 3. Luther Publishing
CO., ~ and 76 North Broad ST.,
Atlanta, Ga, has taken it upon
themselves to publish the book
and sell it; they are also desirous
!. Of securing some more good
agents, 50 write them for full
! particulars. It is a good book
and ought to sell at sight. There
will soon be an agent in our city,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

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ps1se s1ea 0F foa eo b %oass

The Christian Endeavor meets Sunday
evenings at six o'clock Miss Mae Camp
bell president. All are cordially invited.
Mr.. Walls Of Nolthn attended the ban.
quet at the Masonic Hall Feb. l1,h.
Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock at
the A. NJ. e. church occurred the marriage
Of Miss Fanny Davis to MI. Edward King
Rev. NJ. l. Gordon officiating. The wed.
ding march was played by Miss June
King. The bride looked very pretty in .
neal gown Of white and was attended by
Mrs. Frank King. The groom was st-
Aired in conventional bla k MIR. Flank
King brother Of the groom acted as best
man. AEeception was given at the home
OF Mr.. end Mis-. Henry King for the
happy couple. Mr., ard Mrs. King have
many waym friends in the city and al
JOIN heartily in wishing them success il
life. w.
Rev. NJ. I. Gordon left "Wednesday TO
Muscatire on business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
!. yUsKEGEE NOTES.

Much interest is beiug manifested in
the summer school for teachers to be held
at Iussegee June 20 TO Argkst 7th. The
q urss offered are such as afford the>sse-
portunity Tor securing valuable training
and the best methods of teaching.
The foundation walls of the Coils p.
Hunington Memorial building are now
rapidly rising This building is to be the
la,g gest on the school grounds when COM
ple,ed, and will be an ornament Of which
we shall be proud no less than the honor
Mrs. COLES P Huntington herself 1t is
10 be used as an Academic Building.
Or. Geo. X. Parkin OF Toronto, Canada
the representative in America of tho
Cecil Rhodes scholarship Trust spent all
of the first Tuesday of this month at Tus-
kegee in conference with Principal Wash
ington. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
OTTUMWA NEWS.

The Golden Star Lodge No. 1 of Ka-
sons gave banquet at their hall Wedpes-
day evening. A very delightful pro-
gramme was rendered by the young
people. after which Rev. M. l. Gordon
and Mr.. Geo. E. Taylor addressed the
ledge and its audience. their instructions
and thoughts being both uplifting and
beneficial to all. A delicious supper vss
served and al: feel greatfnl to the free
hearted hosts fol their hospitality.
Captain Chas. Taylor's Company fgave
valentine social at the church last Thurs
day evening. A very enjoyable time was
witnessed by the recipients Of the comic
valentine which they received for the
asking at the village post. office.
The Y. l.. l. u. purpose to gine q
Klondyke entertainment at the church
February 26yh. $751;
Miss Creacy Greaver of Buxton is in
our city visiting relatives.
| Sarah Bradford is on the sick list.
Inc 1ouhg FeOple's MuS!cal CLUB met
with Misses Daisy and Celia Fowler Tues
day evening.
The members Of the Mems Forum held
a very interesting meeting Suncay ai,e1
noon at the A. M. Il. church. Mr.. .. T.
Gooch is president and his club under
his directions is progressing nicely.
The members OF the A. M. 4. church
are taking an active part in helping t
raise the lndeb,ness OF the church by Ma,
i 18th and with the assistance OF God an,
our able and wise pastor we hope to ove
come the obstacles in the near future
4 The Benevolence Club Of the Baptis
church meets every Thursday Afternoon
with its president Mrs. Jordan Strothel
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
FORT MADISON NOTES.

A cold wave visited Fs. Madison Sun
day night which caught quite q. number
of tho people not prepared Tor 1t.
The A. NJ. e. church celebrated Alb.
raham Lincoln's birthday last Thursday
evening by a social programme. The
programme e was conducted by Miss Mel
lie johnson member of the High School
who deserves much credit for SO ably
managing the programme. 81
Messrs Bert and Vernon Johnson o
Burlington were visitors over Sunday.
Alvin Shepard spent Sunday in Keokuk
The first party Of the year was gtver
Saturday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. Wes
johnson In honor Of their sons ans
daug hter-in Law from Burlington. A
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
GILMORE -NICkERSON
NUPTIALS.
Rev. W.. T.. Nickerson. Of the
Second Baptist Church., was
Married Sunday Night
Especial to Bystander.)

Especial to Bystander.)
Marshalltown, Iowa.
A very pretty wedding, and, one
of much interest to the colored peo-
pie Of the city, was celebrated Sum
day evening at $3.50 at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G ilmore, 100
Frederick street, who gave in mar
riage their daughter, Lulu, to Rev.
William T. Nickerson, pastor of
the Second Baptist church of this
city. Fifty guests, including anum-
Der of the young couples friends
among the white people, Witnessed
the ceremony, which was performed
by DR.. Elijah Brown Jones, of the
First Baptist church. The bride
and groom stood under canopy of
lace, entwined with evergreen. The
bride was becomibgly attired in q
gown Of pineapple tissue, over light
blue silk, trimmed with ribbons and
lace, and carried a hoquet of pink
and white carnations. The brides
sister, Mrs. Benjamine Baker, of
Euxton, and brother, Mr.. Charles
Gilmore, IT,, Of Grinnell, acted as
matron of honor and best man.
Mrs. Nickerson is one of the best
known young women in the colored
society of the city, and has many
friends. Rev. Nickerson has been
in charge of the colored church here
little over two years, and has been
very successful. He is one of the
best educated young mea in the
colored ministry of the state, and is
a leader in the advancement of his
race. Rev. Nickerson will take his
bride to Pella, where both will enter
the Central University of Iowa, the
former to complete course begun
in the Roger Williams University,
of. Nashville, Tenn, and obtain q
degree. They leave for Pella this
evening. Rev. Nickerson will still
have charge Of the church here also
at Saylor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
hUCHAKINOCK NEWS.

~
Teachers meeting Wa held It the home
OF Mr. and Mrs. Q. b. Foster atnrdayi
evening, most delightful lung on Was
served and at late hour " meeting
came to an end.
Mrs. Annie Gardner who h been tho
guest Of Mrs. Tansel returned Buxton
this week. iss Ss s
Mrs. E. Thomas who has been quite
sick is able to be out again.
Mrs. NJ Williams is on the sick list
Mrs. Collens is no better at this writing.
Messrs Fielden and Cones of Buxton
were visitors in our town. 3
Mrs. N. Carey has recovered from her
recent illness.
We are sorry TO say We have not had
preaching at the church for several Sum
days, but the Sunday schools largely St
tended. There is mem bership OF over
one-hundred. John Mcdowell has lately
organized q choir. We cannot express
our gladness to the Older people taking
such an active interest in the Sunday
School in trying to make it q success.
Mrs. NJ. Weleh returned from Dixon.
ILL.,, where she has made an extended
visit with her mother.
Mrs. Pete Given returned from Buxton
last week where she has been visiting al
Mrs. Willis,
Teachers meeting will be held at the
home OF Mrs. O. Tansel Saturday even
ing.
Reno Jones Is about the same, bis
many friends are still hopful for bis re-
covesy,
Baxter Mcdowell returned to Buxton
it seems as though Mr. Mcdowell ID al
ways so dissatisfied when in cnI town.
aud all his mind seems 10 drift TO Buxton,
Buxton, and the young ladies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

There will be quarterly meeting Sun
day Feb, the 2snd At Burns N. q.
church, corner Of 1Ith and Crocker
streets. Preaching at eleven o'clock
A. M. and at three o'clock p. M. and at
eight o'clock p. M. Our worthy and
efficient Presiding Elder, Rev. J. w.
jackson D D. will be present to preach
and to administer the sacrament OF the
Lords supper at $40 P. M. Love feast
Monday at eight 2. M. Quarterly
Conference Tuesday 'at eight P. M.
You and your friends are invited to at
tend all Of those sermons.
REV. O. "A. JOHNSON, Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

y " n I N - :" 7 -
It is indeed a shame that in
each session of the Missouri
legislature they try to pass a
Jim Crow car law for colored
people. It is strange that they
have nothing to 1egislate, but to
parley over things like this. It
is unreasonable, unjust, unfair,
to even consider separating the
two races in Missouri. There is
no reason or need for such law,
aud we hope that the intelligent
Legislators will defeat it so it will
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

state to seceed from the Union
and hoist the rebel flag, and the
last to return into the Union
when she got whipped. So we
may expect any thing from South
Carolina, so long as the murder
Gus and slanderous Tillmans rule
that state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
HALF RATES TO THE MARDI
GRAS AND WINTER RESORTS

Via the North Western Line. On ac-
count of the Mardi Gras at New
Orleans and Mobile. excursion tickets
will be sold February II to 90 inclusive
land for trains arriving at Mobile or
New Orleans by noon of February 24),
at one fare for round trip with favor
able return limits. Excursion tickets
are also on sale daily, at reduced rstes.
to the principal winter resort in the
United States and Mexico. For full
information apply to ticket agents
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
IubseriDe for the Bystander.

Ne. printed a very beautiful invita-
rs for the North IStar Lodge No. ?
=. and A. M. for q grand musical
reception to be given at the Cycling
Hall corner of 9th and Locust streets
Wednesday March 25th. It bids fair
o be aswell affair. The grand march
kt9:3O. Kromer's orchestra will fur
hish the music. The musical pro-
ramme consist 81 seven selection BY
Ehcre talent. VI
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
We Employ Union Help
Geo. ! Zdu'|'n,
9O3 w. Grand Ave.
VERY. LOW RATES 10 The
PACIFIC COAST,

On Feb. 10Th the M & ST. Z. Rail
road will place on sale special one way
Colonist Excursion tickets at extremely
low rates, and continue same daily to
and including April 80, 1903. Points in
Washington, Oregon, Montana and
Idaho are included in these excursions.
Sec Geo. R. Kline, Dis. Pass. Agent,
Des Moines or address the undersigned
for detail. information az TO rates,
through tourist cars, etc. ~
a. b. Currs q. r. & T. A.,
N Minneapolis. MINI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Mrs. "A. M. Rivers wish to thank the
friends :both white and colored who
surprised her Saturday evening in hon
or Of her birthday. She received q
nice linen table cloth, one.half dozen
napkins, pals of linen towels cot.
Refreshments were served by the
ladies, and q pleasant time reported.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Rev. P. "A. Hubert of Wilberforce
University delivered an address at the
Y, M. @. A. last Sunday afternoon. The
address was replendent with good
logic and delivered with such ease and
I grace that it was highly appreciated
sby all present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Henry Lee was 25 years old yester-
dsy and Mrs. Geo Poindcxter invited
several Of his friends to spend'ihe even
ing with him. 1t was after midnight
before the guests departed, wishing
Mr.. Lee many more such happy britt
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Mr.. $, D. Wilkinson and wife enter
tanned sixteen friends toa six o'clock
dinner Friday evening at their home
E. Grand Ave-, in honor of DR. b. Tai
bert Of Wilberforce, Ohio and DR.. +.
81. Hubert of Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

HON. Frederick Douglass,
been February
Maryland and died February beautiful
G. life of
tons from which the
we'll nothing impossible has been
raised his voice slavery He lived
This self emancpted self educated
his oquence this
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Early Tuesday morning Mr.. Andrew
Jackson and wife were aroused from
sleep by the crackling Of flames and
on awakening they discovered that
their house was on FIRE and they had
but barely enough time to escape with
their lives and but little clothing. The
house was completely destroyed, their
loss is over 100000, The insurance
policy on the house was also lost in the
Fire. They lived on railroad Avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

5 Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Blagburn of Des
Noines, Ia, are in the city for the
purpose Of having Mr.. Blagburn's
eyes treated They are stopping with
his niece Mrs. D. q. Greene OF 66lO
Vernon Ave Chicago Conservator.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

The republican caucuses will be
held next Monday evening Feb. 93rd.
TO select delegates for the county pri-
naries also committeeman all should
attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Mr.. Fred Anthony Of Boone, La.
spent Sunday and q few days in our
city. Fred is looking well, he is one
Of the best clerks in Webb and Tucker
grocery store, having worked there
for several years. 5s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

that
Side
painstakng the Mr.
self having his
integrity he has
He the only
Side is
elected
be Ly his friends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
NOTICE.

All members of the LazaSne Club
are requested to meet at the home of
the Secretary 1896 Grand Ave-, next
Wednesday evening at eight o'clock.
E. w. THOMPSON Pres.
GERTRuDE HYDE, Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Mr.. r. T. Banks janitor at the Court
House is sick this week, unable to be
at his work. He is one of our old and
we'll known citizens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Christopher Phelps left Monday for
Peoria. ILL.,, where he has secured q
position, Mrs. Phelps will 60 sometime
next month.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

The A. M. E. choir under the dires-
tion of @. l. Holt gave a concert at the
church last night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

large nnmbsr Of invited guest wsss 10 ~
tendance. About 1880 toothsoms
lunch was served and q : iats hosr ths
guest departed Tor thar homes feeling
that they had spent and snjoyadis sysn-
ing. s.s
Mrs. Hattie B. wintrey has ben cons
fined to her home siucs Sunday with
tonsilitis s5 ss2 4
Mrs. LizEie Holmes va taken q
Ksokuk last Tuesday to b opsratsd On.
account of cancer on her chest
Mrs. N. E. Eubanks y yet very IL ~
her home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Mrs. Paul Owens left on Tuesday to
join her husband at Des Moines.-St.
Joseph Spectator.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
Copper Bull Mining CO.

Capital Stock Of $4,000, 900. Head.
uarters at st. Louis, Missouri. Mine
Pueblo, Colorado, Stock Is cents q
hare for short time. 4,
r. JONES, Local Agt. & Stakeholder
2s5 East 4th St., Davenport, Iowa.
mail orders promptly attended to-.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

Sunday is quarterly meeting at the
"a. NJ. e. church. Rev. ]. W. Malone.
Presiding Elder Of Keokuk will be
hera and conduct the services.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20

A number Of very pretty valentines
were received by some Of the young
ladies from their out of town friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-02-20
IA IN. b. II you have relatives or friends yisit
fnx ia the City or going 70 make visit please
INFORM us; We solicit ali your local news--Ed
II looks as though the ground hoi
must have seen his reflection.
How many political clubs will DO or
9anized before the six proxP
MI. Joseph Lacour is in the !city Wis
iting . few days with his family.
Benjamin Branch returned to his
home at Chicago this week

). II. Nixon, Jewelry, No. 319 West
Third street, tunes pianos and repairs
organs.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-12-13

you should strive to appeal 10
the Imagination and the human in-
terest of your pupils" said the prln-
cipal. 81 do" answered the teacher'
but it is very hard to convince tne
bows that Hector and Achilles were as
great men as Corbett and Jeffries' -
Washington Star.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-10
CHRISTlANJY HAS
 EXCELLENT RECORD
RESIGNS AS AUDITOR OF p. o. DE- APARTMENT ON ACCOUNT OF ILL HEALTH-oNE OF THE FEW NOT ACCUSED.

Washington, October 9.-The postmaster general today accepted the resignation of G. A. c. Christiancy as assistant att torney in the office of the assistant at torney general for the postoffice depart ment.
 MT. Christiancy's letter of resignation, which was addressed to Postmaster Gen eral Payne, was filed on the 14th of last July, and in part was as follows
 .'For reasons assigned in the communi- cation addressed to you under date Of April 25, 1903, I requested to be relieved from the duties of the office of assistant attorney general for the postorfice de- partment Unless investigation of my of- ficial acts has, in your judgment, devel- oped anything rehecting upon my honesty or integrity, I beg herewith to respectlui- ly tender my resignation as an oileidl ol the postoffice department, to take ehect at your earliest convenience. take tnls step because I feel, and my physlclan tells me imperatively, that 1t Will De ap- solutely impossible for me to undertake desk work for a considerable tune. III Inc future. as in the past, I shall hold nnvsclf a, the service of the department fo. any assistance or information can furnish" .,.,.
 The reason assigned in MT. Christiancys letter of April % was bad health.
 The postmaster general, when he re- ceived Mir. Christancy's letter of July IA. referred it to Assistant Attorney General Robb with a request for advice as to the proper course to pursue.
 MT. Robb's reply was dated yesterday and in it he says;
 "The investigation being completed l now have the honor to advise you that, in my iudgment no evidence has been ad- duced impunglng the honesty of MT. christiancy, and that. therefore there is no good reason why his resignation should not be accepted.
 Mr. Payne's letter of acceptance was forwarded today. 1t is a purely formal document.
 Mir. Chrlsuancy has been on leave With out pay since last April.