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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

Miss Sallie M. Jones and Mr.. r. How.
ard Downs were quietly married by
Rsv. DR.. Carey Wednesday evening at
the residence Of the brides mother,
Mrs. P. Jones, 3841 Dearborn street
Miss Jones was formerly one Of Mask
ville's (Tenn) most prominent young
ladies, but for the past seven years has
travelled extensively through the West
and East, having spent eighteen
months In New York studying music.
Miss Jones, or Mrs. Downs, is now en-.
gsged with the Dixie Jubilee Co. as
pianist Mr.. Downs halls formerly
from Chattanooga, Tenn, and Is .
yoaug man Of excellent character. He
is first tenor with the Orpheus Jubilee
Co. Mr.. and Mrs. Downs leave ths
city on theis winter tour on the 18th,
carrying with them the best wishes
and congratulations of host Of
friends ~ Chicago Gonssrvstor.
Br. Downs 10 well known in this city
as he was here In July with the Orpheus
Jubilee Co.. singing at the Chautauqus
Assembly, and we concur with his
other friends in wishing him joy and
happiness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11
EDITORIALS.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN
AGAIN.

The new school year began this
week and thousands, yea ten
thousands of the bright boys and
girls will wend their way back to
the little school house, there to
.peruse their old books or make
research in new fields. To the
American youths it ought to be a
source of pleasure that they are
permitted to go to school free Of
charge. In fact compelled to in
Iowa and many other states.
When we revert back only a few
years ago when many a little tot
could not go and many were pre-
vented from going simply on ac-
count Of the cruel hand of slavery,
and even to-day We say that the
common schools are free public
schools this word free must be
used in a restricted sense be-
cause in certain states colored
children are denyed the right to
attend the pu b1ic schools, and in
some states they are trying to
pass laws to not give them any
schools or only very few months
school in the year. Then we say
to the colored children of Iowa
and other northern states, every
one of you should attend regular,
be punctua], prompt and studious;
enter the avenues of learning in
all branches while the door of op-s
portunity is open to you. Every
parent should see to it that your
children enter at once and remain
in school until close; for we need
educated, honest, earnest, good
moral young men. The world
need and our race need you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11
MT. PLEASANT

Miss Myra Carter hos an attack Of hay fe-
YER.
Mrs. o. Weldon returned to her home
In Keokuk last Saturday after . pleasant
visit with relatives in the city.
Miss Myra McCtacken has retarned
from very pleasant visit With friends in
Burlington.
Miss Dell Bland returned to her home
in Keokuk last saturday. While here she
was the guest Of the Misses Harris. Miss
Bland was very much enchanted with our
city.
Mrs. Geo. Logan went to Aurora last
Saturday to spend few days with her
husban. They spent Sunday in Chicago.
the guests Of Mrs. Vim. Douglas.
Presiding Elder Malone was in the city
lest Friday evening to hold an adjourned
session Of the quarterly conference.
nMr. and Mrs. Clay Reed gave . party
last Tuesday evening in honor Of their
cousin, Mrs. Weldon Of Keokuk. The
evening was pleasantly spent in conYersa-
ton and games. Every one present vot-
ed it q success.
Mrs. John Smith is some better.
Miss lone Mason felt Tuesday for Des
Moines to visit her sister, Mrs. D. Bow
mer and her brother, Mr.. q. II. Mason.
Mr.. Edwin Csrter hes returned from q
short visit to Ottumwa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

No items appeared in the last issue
Of the Bystander owing to the cores
pondent being confined to his home by
illness most of last week. He is now
again attending to his duties and
interest for the Bystander readers.
The trustees of Bethel church met
in regular monthly session Monday
night. This will be the last regular
meeting for this conference year. An
adjourned session will be held on next
Monday night to look after some mat
ters Of minor importance.
Mrs. C. v. Bush and daughter, Es-
tella, left Friday for Chicago to visit
with relatives and friends.
The last advices from the bedside
of David Greene was that he was
showing great improvement fact,
which is received with pleasure by
hism any friends.
Miss Eva Brown of Chicago visited
for few days with her mother and
friends in this CITY,
Edward Atkins is taking mucn
needed rest from his duties at the
Revere hotel, leaving some days ago
on q trip for an indefinite time.
Edward Henderson of Chicago has
returned home after spending week
with his father, William Henderson.
AS conference draws night the per-
iod of anxiety grows more intense for
pastors and congregations alike. A
few days more the verdict will be
known.
M. o. Culberson, who has been the
efficient janitor of the Economic
theatre, since it's erection, severed his
connection with the house September
1st. What his intentions far the fu-
ture are is not yet known.
Edward Moreland of Davenport
spent a few days in Clinton the past
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11
HANSEN is CHOSEN FOR
POLAR TRIP.

Washington, Sept. Matthew
Hansen of Maryland, Commander
Robert E. Peary's colored servant
on former artic expeditions, is
the first man selected for the
north pole party. Commander
Perry said to-day:
"Hansen hes been with me on
all my trips since | went to Mica
ragua with the canal commission,
and l would not think of going
into the artic regions without
him. He has some white blood
in his veins. He is a good shot
and good oarsman, and one Of
the bravest men l ever knew. He
and a party of Eskimos may be
the only men who will make the
dash with me over the ice north
of Grantland. "
Commander Peary will not give
up his work at the Navy Depart
ment until next April, when the
final preparations for the trip
will begin. The ship in which
his expedition will sail probably
will be called the Charles II.
Darling, in recognition Of the
assistant secretary's interest and
activity in the proposed venture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11
ant visit to relatives and friends, left
Saturday evening for her home in

ant visit to relatives and friends, left
Saturday evening for her home in
Galesburg
Mrs. J. M. Busey met with quite a
serious accident September I'd. She
was struck by an engine while cross
ing the track. At this writing she is
improving slowly.
Mrs. Cliff Harding entertained Rev.
and Mrs. Higgins Sunday and Mrs.
John Tarver Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willitm Underwood
returned from South Dakota last Fri
day morning.
Mr.. Norris of indianapolis, brother
of Mrs. Ben Walkup, is in the city
spending few weeks.
Rev. Jas. Higgins of st. Paul's A..
M. e. church will preach his last SER
mon for the conference year, Sunday,
September 18TH The stewardess and
members will tender the pastor re-
ception Monday evening at the church
parlors. Rev. Higgins will leave for
Des Moines Tuesday morning.
Misses Mayota Wood and Miss Stella
Bradley are on the sick list.
In spite of the inclemency of the
weather and continued hard rain all
day, the chicken pie supper was a sue
cess Wednesday, September 9th.
Labor Day. The Masons of King
Solomon Lodge R. T.. and Arsenal
Lodge, Moline, give their annual out
ing at Prospect park.
Mr.. John Jones is off on his vaca-
ton trip this week, which is quite a
change Of fresh air.
Mrs. Make, mother of Beach and
Willie Make, will spend the winter
in Missouri.
Mrs. Washington Of Palmyra, Mo-,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Settles.
The Sunday school picnic will take
place at Prospect park, Saturday,
September 18th.
The Christian Endeavor of St. Paul's
A. M. E. church, held business meet
ing at the church parlors Friday even
ing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11
Fl. MADISON NOTES.

Miss Laura n. Henry Of Davenport az
rived here las: Wednesday whore she will
visit one month with her sister, Mrs. Rig.
ginbothan.
Mrs. Mary Stewart and daughter 49,
mes. Lsft Saturday morning. for Daven-
port where she expects to remain until af-
ter the Labor Day celebration.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Higginbothan and
sister Miss Henry entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert q. Wintrey and Mr.. Hayes at
diuner Sunday.
Mr.. Geo. Yeiser was on the sick list
last week.
Mr.. Hall who il now . citizen OF II.
Madison Is an employee OF At the Coal
Chute.
Quite number Of our people attended
the Labor Day celebration at keohuk.
Rev. D. A. Holmes left Monday morn
idg for Centerville. H., where he will at-
tend the Iowa Baptist Association.
Mrs. Callie Hosto and sen Percy arrived
in Fl. Madison Saturday evening and
will remain here \ month visiting rela.
tives.
Miss Merle Bssfie]d has gone to Keo-
kuk to visit . week.
Mrs. Lottie Carter left Monday morning
for Keokuk where she will visit few
days.
Mrs. Hattie B. Winfrey will leave
Tuesday morning for Centerville, Ia
where she will attend the Womans Home
and Foreign Mission Convention and the
Iowa Baptist Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Blade spent Sun
day in Denmark.
The Womans Home and Foreign Mis-
sion Society were delightfully."- entertained
Monday evening at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Mack. All present enjoyed 8
nice time.
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VERY LOW RATES To- BALTI-
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There are few young girls living
on the Weat Side who are yet in their
teens, and they are on the streets most
to often. Their parents should know
who they are going with and instruct
them sbout their demeanor while away
from their homes. See to this at once
for II you don't they will soon reaeh
that age when they will not heed your
instructions. SO do something ere it
is too late. ..s5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11
THAT WATERLOO AFFAIR

A few days ago report was
sent out that the the people of
Waterloo had ordered all the
colored people out of that city.
To show how dishonest some
of our newspaper correspondents
and unfair people are who believe
such reports sent out by those
who do not or cannot tell the
truth when they write on the race
problem, no more than Senator
Tillman. We print a letter re-
ceived by Mr.. Coalson from a
prominent Water1lo citizen, also
an editorial that appeared in the
Waterloo Daily Reporter of the
I'd inst.
Waterloo, Sept. 3.-Wm. Coalson,
Des Moines, Iowa. Dear Sir:-Reply.
ing to your favor Of September !, will
say there is nothing in the report.
Some .blooming idiot that wanted to
make |: sensation started the story.
What little foundation there was for
the story was hatched out when the
Chicago Giant Base BAH Club was here.
They were an ungentlemenly lot and
dia not carry favor with our people.
Under separate cover we send you
editorial on the subject which we
guess will cover the ground thorough
ly. There is always an opening for an
intelligent colored man or woman to
find excellent employme in Waterloo
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11
/, A WHITE MANS TOWN.

Some unknown lWaterloo newspaper
correspondent has gratiously taken up
on himself the responsibility Of adver-
tising to the world that Waterloo ls
hereafter to be known as "hn allwhite
town. In dispatchesssent to a large
number of newspapers in other parts
Of the state this annoynous correspon-
dent makes the statement that IAN O.
diet has gone forth that no Negroes
are wanted here" and further says:
So emphatic has been the protest a.
gsinst the blsck-skinned people that.
already there are but two or three Of
then left In the city.
Most Of the advertising which this
city has recently received has been Of
: character to raise the community in
the esteem Of those living In other
sections Of the state, bpt it 10 much to
be doubted whether lhe advertising
which this correspondent i doing for
Waterloo greatly sdo,aDds toits credit.
It 10 certainly calculated to give M the
reputation Of being illibersl, narrow
minded and disposed to deny men of
other races those rights which the con-
stitution and the laws Of the state and
nation guarantee to them. 1t is we'll
desie ned to put the Ben Tillman brand
upon this community. which has never
before been suspected Of hsrboring
such sentiments - those which are
voiced by the South Carolina senator.
Yhe reporter does not believe that the
people Of Waterloo either desire or de-
serve such reputation as will be Sc.
cured for them by the publication OF
these dispatches. @~ 4
It is true that this city has but few
residents ofnegro blood It is probab-
ly also true that there is no dispocition
to offer special inducements to secured
immigration of that character. But
we deny absolutely and without quail
ication that any edict has gone forth
from any recognized authority in this
city, or from anybody except IN un-
known and irresponsible newspaper
correspondent, that this is to be an ex-
elusiyely white mans town. We deny
that there 10 in Waterloo that spirit
which would ''close the door of hope or
Of opportunity" to any nam by reason
Of his race on color. For the shiftless,
the good fo1 nothing, snd the lawless,
whether black or white, Waterloo has
no place. Against the industrious, the
we'll behaved and the law abiding, it
erects no bars based on color or race
prejudice.
The Ben Tillnsn spirit, which is Civ
On utterance in the writings Of this
correspondent and which has perhaps
had some sountenance in ill.eonsidered
editorial comment in some Of the city
papers. is not the spirit of Waterloo
Such spirit is out of harmony with
all the past history Of the community
and Inconsistent with our claim to be
= progressive and broad minded peo-
pie.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

Mr.. VIM. r. Frazier entertained the
! asi1ses Bsrtl Hnnt ~ Ksokuk ands
Mabel Dixon 81 ST. Joseph, No. s six
o'clock dinner last Saturday. II il
useless TO say that he made . Rood host
for he il too well known % good
entertainer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11
REV. GEO. w. SLATER RE-
SIGNS AS PASTOR.
Says That the A. NJ. Church Minis.
terry is Corrupt

f.. : ! i
Mr.. J. L. Thompson, editor Of the
Iowa STATE BYsrANDER Dear Sir
A few days ago resigned the pastor-
ute Of Hyde Park Chapel A. M. E.
church Of Chicago, because of unfair
treatment and ungodly conduct Of lead.
ing ministers in the Iowa Conference.
I do not know that I shall ever again
be an itinsrant preacher in the connec-
tion unless things change for the bet-
ter. There is no Disgusting the fact
that no self-respecting, honest chris
tian minister can congenially remain
in her ranks. If he does he must either
compromise or be kicked and cuffed
about, No woman missionary or evan
gelist can maintain her place unless
she bows at the behest of wicked men.
These bad bold men demand that the
ether ministers. women and men, be
quiescent while they rob the urch
treasury and lead the flower Of our
womanhood from the paths of virture
lewdness, disgrace and death.
These bad men have such hold on
the church that they defy law and
everything else. They ride rough-shod
over everybody and everything, They
drink whisky, gamble, commit adult
cry, and in fact commit almost every
deed in the catagory of crime with
impunity. They have SO polluted the
church until she lies helpless at their
feet. Not one of them can be convict
ed for their deeds. Has it not been
tried? Hasn't it been proven that the
bishop protects them, while at the
same time he knows of their pernicious
acts.
The A. NJ. E. church is the largest
and strongest organization of color in
the world. Her influence is great.
Therefore If her ministry is bad, more
than other agency, she does more to
degrade the Negro race. Her bad
ministers are polluting the streams of
society, making ashamed decent citi-
zens and painting the race blacker in
the presence Of our white friends.
Shall our nothers be contaminated.
our daughters be allured from the path
of virture, our sons be encouraged to
become seducers. Shall we endure
these things just to keep in power =
few ungodly, unprfncipled men who
mask IS clergymen?
Desr reader, you may say, oh that
is only church matter, but you are in
error, No lawyer, physician, teacher
nor merchant has the influence fov
good or bad over your family rs 9
minister. care not whether you are
interested in churches or not. The
conduct of minister affectA you either
for veal or woe, whether you will have
it so or not. Just so far as he is honest
and good just so far will he lift up
your family and yourself. And just so
far as he is bad, . drunksrd, adulterer,
eta just so far will he influence your
family to the bad.
Therefore, it is not simply = church
matter, but matter in which every
Negro citizen must be interested,
whether he be religious man. sinner.
or infidel, he must be interested in the
moral character of the men who fill
the pulpits in his community or city.
Bad ministers must be discouraged
and good ones supported.
GEO. w. SLATER.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

One of the poo ct addresses for the
occasion and place that was even heard
at the A. NJ. E. church was the one de.
litered by P. Z. Parks, . student of the
Agricultural college at Ames, last Sun
day night Some things he said shoald
never have been said in house of
worship, especially on Sunday. It
would be we'll for him to prepare an
address suitable for the Sabbath day
before he attempts to deliver one again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

Mrs. Q. "A. Phelps was in Des Aoines
this week making preliminary arrange
ments to place her daughter. Miss
Pansy, in Drake University st. 10
seph Spectator. .s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Wa. Coslson left Tues.
day morning for Waterloo. Mr.. Cosl-
son enrouts to Spirit Lake with Gov.
Cummins to attend the ensanpnent in
session there. Mrs. goalson will spend
few days in Mason City, the guest of
Mrs. J. D. Reeler.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

While in Oskaloosa, Ia, stop at
Emanuel Lobbins' Lunch Room;
also furnished rooms. Good ser
vice at reasonable rates.
81 Rock Island avenue.
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Miss Olive Smith left Sunday night
for Chicago where shs will spend her
two weeks vacation visiting friends
and relatives.
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Mr.. Claude Weeks is working at the
Waveland Park Golf grounds this
week, during the Trans Mississippi Golf
Association tournament.
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Our Buxton special edition will be
issued next week, look for it. Send in
your orders early.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

Henry Wright has resigned his po-
sitien as footman at the Harris Emery
Co. Department store.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

Mr. Henry Fitch has come back from
Topeka. Kans., to make old Des Moines
his home again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

Mr.. j. d. Foreman who has been in
the hospital undergoing an operation is
better and was taken home this week.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. J. Wilson left this
morning to spead few days in Daven-
port.
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John Coalson IL now Vt home.
Mrs. Paul Owens was in St. Joseph
. few days last week.

Mrs. Geo. Wilson has returned from
Pensacola, Fla.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-11

b. j. Mitchell who has been at the
Lakes since May returned home last
week
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NEW RESTAURANT.
The Oxford Cafe has just open
ed its doors for service. Good
meals, short orders or boarding.
MRs. "A. M. MASSEY,
South part Of town
Buxton, Iowa.
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CITY NEWS.

m 3. II you have relatives or friends visit.
iaS im the sity OF going 20 make visit, please
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MOLINE. ILL,

Mrs, Josehine Duke. after pleas