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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

The ladies' club met last week at
the residence of Mrs. French Perkins.
on Seventeenth avenue. After the bus
mess transactions of the usual order,
lunch was served by the hostess. One
among the pleasing incidents of the
meeting was resolution passed by
the club to assist in the work of re-
pairing Bethel A. M. E. church.
Cottage prayer meeting is part
Of the new order of things under the
impulse of this administration.
1t looks as If charming widow was
about to commit suicide by marriage.
Ester Martin is still very i'll.
The many friends OF Elder Clemens
throughout the state win be glad to
learn that his health is much improv-
ed.
On Monday evening, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Boon, occurred
the marriage of the formers sister,
Isabel, to Mr. Bert Davis. A happy
and joyous life is our Wish to this
couple.
Mr.. James Boon, OF Mason City, who
attended the marriage Of his sister, is
shaking hands with old friends in the
Rapids
The Sunday school and Christian
Endeavor have had an awakening.
Both are doing nicely.
On last Sunday two excellent dis
courses were delive;- Shy the pastor.
The morning subj6SS sHHs
and Glory" Cor. 5:1-4. ZIP sH
ing. Peters Detection and Reclalr-:aa s
Luke 22:31-32.
The audiences continue to remain
as large and attentive as ever, which
speaks well for the esteem in which
Rev. Clemens Is held by the people OF
Cedar Rapids. a
On last Friday evening the choir
met for practice at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Tyler. s5
b On their arrival they were surprised
to find the dining room beautifully
lighted and ARRANGED for lunch. You
can imagine the choir did more smil-
ing than singing that night. But Mr..
Tyler. still complained Of hunger.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
COMMITTEE.

Senator M. A. Hanna of Ohio
has issued a call for members of
the National Republican COM
mittee to meet in Washington, D.
c., December IL, to select the
date and place of holding the
next National Convention. There
will only be one colored member
on that committee, since James
Hill, late of Mississippi died, and
that is Colonel w. H. Pledger of
Georgia. While in the American
Congress we have not even one
colored member, yet there are two
contesting their seats; such is
what disfranchisement has done
for us in the South.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
A MAMMOTH HOLIDAY ISSUE.

The December Delineator Christmas
Number) represents the highwster
mark of beauty and utility, and posi-
bly, of circulation also, in womsn's
magazine, having first edition Of
more than million copies. 1t con-
tains 24O pages To produce this mann
moth edition 72s tons Of paper and 40
presses working rs days are required.
In addition to exquisite color work,
clever fiction and strikingly illustrated
articles, the number includes q display
Of charming Winter fashions covering
forty-two pages. letters from the for
eign fashion centres and illustrated
articles on the fashionable fabrics and
trimmings. millinery, ETC. Among
the nota ule contributors are: Richard
LIE Gallienne, with adelacate romance
"A Wedding Ring in the Garden contain
ing lyrics in the authors best vein; w
A Frazer, with an Indian tale. the
Net of Leo; Albert Bigelow' Paine,
Win b NcllS uGAuA 0NOSSA fAOuuoSA ~
the foibles Of the collector; Harriet
Prescott Spofford, with love story Of
unusual Interest; Andrew Lang, with
q clever trAveAty on the usual fairy
tile; and Gustav Kobbe, with an inter :
esting paper describing the life Of
Nine, Emma Ealnes, in her Italian
home, with her portrait In colors.
There is also the third installment OF
the Evolution OF a Club Woman, the
D uuaut narrative of clubdom by Agnes
surbridge, and remarkable photo.
graphic article by j. G. Hemment.
Theirs are many beautiful art features,
among them four pages in colOrs rep
resen,iog Babyncod,. Childhood. Girl
hood and Mo,herhood--lhe work of
Bernard J. Rosenmeyer. For the chill
dron there are entertaining games and
stories, and for the housewife many
practical suggestions in cookery aud
other departments Of tee home, for the
Christmas season. ,as
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
DIR. D. w. CRUM AGAIN FOR
II APPOINTMENT. r

Our brave, honest and uncom-
promising President has reap
pointed DR.. Crum of Charleston,
S. c., to be Collector of Customs
at the port of South Carolina.
We now wait the action of our
Republican Senate for comfrma- +
tion-it being the second time
that the President has appointed
DR.. Crufn the Senaas committee
having once last year rejected
confirmation. We hope the new
Senate, especially the Republi-
can members, will stand by the
President in upholding the true
Republican principles, and do not
vote against DR.. Crnm on account
of color or because Of the threats
of Negro haters, such as Tillman,
German, Money, ct al.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
CLINTON.

Miss Missouri Dozier entertained at
dinner Tuesday of last week In honor
of Mrs. Evans, of Dubuque.
Mrs. Lymas Milligan, of Chicago, ar.
rived in the city last week, to be the
guest of friends indefinitely.
Rev. and Mrs. w. H. Speese were
rendered reception on Wednesday
evening, November II, by the steward
ess board and members Of the church,
at Bethel A. M. e. church. The church
was appropriately decorated with
palms and potted plants. Admirably
fitting the occasion. The following
persons serving on the reception corr
mittee: Mrs. P. P. Taylor, Miss Aline
Simpson, A. A. Bush and T. G. Dozier.
under whose direction an interesting
program was rendered, consisting OF
addresses. recitations and music. At
the conclusion of which Rev. ond Mrs.
Speese responded in their happy man
ner, In words suitable to the occa-
sion. During the evening those pres.
ent availed themselves of the oppor.
tunity Of partaking of a tempting re.
past, which was served by the stew
ardess..
Mrs. Alantha Stewart entertained q
few Of her friends at her home on
Tuesday evening OF last week, Mrs.
Evans, Of Dubuque, being the guest
OF: honor.
e Mrs. Evans, who has been the guest
of Rev. and Mrs. Speese, left for her
home in Dubuque Wednesday evening.
"A number Of the members OF the
local lodge of Masons are arranging
to so I'd Dubuque Thanksgiving, where
they VIII assist iii ni.g gauiz ling d new
body of the order in that city.
a copy of the Emancipator, q new
paper just launched forth by members
of theSrace, has been received by the
correspondent. We wish this with
all other race enterprises success.
Rufus Keith, who has been In the
employ of R. B. Mccoy for several
months, left for his home in Mt. Pleas
ant Thursday His many friends wish
him success wherever he may go.
Mrs. w. A. Richardson was the
hostess at an afternoon reception given
at her home on First avenue on We'd
of her lady friends. The following
ladies were present: Mrs. Speese.
Mrs.. Evans, Mrs. C. v. Bush, Miss
Bush, Mrs. P. P. Taylor, Miss Taylor,
Mrs. S. c. Smith, Mrs. L. Hopkins,
Mrs. Holland Williams and Mrs. F. E.
Mcneil. The decorations were in
carnations and asters, which, with the
soft rays Of the gaslight gave a most
pleasing effect During the afternoon
Mrs Holland Williams rendered
most pleasing vocal solo. A paper
read by Mrs. Speese, on "Woman's
Dress" followed by a. discussion by
those present, proved quite interest
ing. The prize, a beautiful vase, went
to Mrs. Evans for best discussion.
Choice refreshments were served, af-
ter which the ladies repaired to their
homes, voting Mrs. Richardson the
queen of entertainers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
DRAKE THE VICTOR.

Last Saturday on theathletic grounds
the weartrs Of the blue and white de-
feated the !wearers Of crimson and gold
from the Congregational college at
GrinneIl, in an exciting and interest I
ing OF 81 10 Q The pluckv Grinnsll
team played 2 good game. brakes
team is daily growing better Us the
season advances, and the great game
OF this season will be between Drake
agd An.ss nsxL Thursday = han ksyiyen
day. II VIII be the last game this
season.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

There q, Q two candidates for matron
Of the Iowa building ct the Worlds
Fair in st. Louis. Mo-, Mrs. Gus Wat
kins, newell known and industrious
wife OF Mr.. Gus Watkins, our only
co;ored blacksmith. She is worthy
applicant The other one is Miss
Selma Stanton, one of our we'll known
Des Moipes girls. who was raised here.
She is graduate from West Des
Moines high schnol, we'll qualified and
has . host of friends who would like to
sse her succ.ed. Thus far there are
no other applicants.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
OBITUARY.
Mrs. c. n. Richardson

As one thinks of the many
millions of human beings travel
ing through this world to the un-
known, one does not know when
they may be called, as death has
no respect of person. One may
even be expecting death, ye. it is
terrible when it comes. Such
was the feeling of ye editor when
the sad news of the death of his
sister, Mrs. c.. H. Richardson,
who died at her home, 1885 w.
Thirty-frst street, last Friday
morning about S o'clock. She
had been sufferer for more than
a year, bed-fast for eight months.
Everything that human bands
could do to relieve her was done,
but without avail. Mrs. Mary
Richardson, former name Shep-
ard, was born in Platt county,
Missouri, March 4, 1853, lived
several years in bondage with her
mother till the civil war, then
her mother, a widow with four
children, came north to Ringgold
county, Iowa, where they worked
until later moving near Decatur
City, Decatur county, and Mary
came to Des Moines in 1866. In
1868, Oct. ~ she was married to
G. H. Richardson, who survives
her. To this union eight children
were born, of which only three are
now living. While Mrs. Richard
son was denied the privilege of
an education, yet she was an in
te1ligent, Industrious christian
woman, a dutiful and loving
wife, a dear mother, with that
true beautiful character in her
that appealed to the stranger.
She leaves a true, good and faith
full husband, who has bore his
many Affections without a MUIR
mer, three children, Miss Zoe,
Arthur, and Elmer, two whole
brothers, ]. H. and B. J. Shepard,
two half brothers andsone sister,
j.. l.. and E. w. Thompson and
Mrs. Eldora Anderson and a host
Of sympathizing friends to mourn
her death. The funeral services
were held at the family residence
Saturday Nov. II, at 2 O'Clock,
conducted by Rev. A. N. McCash
pastor of the University Place
church, by her request. Mrs.
VIM. Coalson conducted the sing
ing. The pail bearers were r.
N. Hyde, VIM. Coalson, Charles
Mash, and C. A. Bass of Give.
The remains were laid in their
family lot in Woodland cemetery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
FIT. RILEY MANEUVERS.

Ninth Cavalry and Texas Company
Clash-Relatcd by Eye Witness.
Last month the annual manu-.
vering of the U. S. army was held
at FIT. Riley camp, Kans. There
were about 10000 soldiers in the
manuvers, some from nearly all
states and territories. There was
a little trouble between the Texas
soldiers and part of the Ninth
Cavalry, of course the newspaper
reporters tried to suppress the
little unpleasantness. The. facts
were substantially this, as told to
the editor of the BYsTANDER by
one of our Iowa soldiers who was
there and saw the whole alter
cation. He said that one of the
Iowa Companies had a young
white boy, about II years old, as
servant. The second evening
this white boy went over to the
famous colored company to visit,
as is customary at certain times.
He was talking with a colored
soldier when a couple of Texas
soldiers came along and asked the
white boy why had he stopped
to talk to niggers for; the boy
gave them short answer, for
which the Texas soldier knocked
the boy down. The colored sol
dier could not stand to- see the
boy thus treated. whereupon he
took his gun and knocked the
Texan over the head, splitting
his head SO badly that he was
taken to the hospital where he
has not yet recovered. This
started the Texas soldiers, they
made threats that they would
clean up the Negroes and none
should pass their camp. The
Iowa boys came to the rescue Of
the colored boys. The colored
went down to The Texas camp and
beat a few Of them up and walked
through their quarters. From
that on the Texas boys would
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
EDITORIALS.
BUSINESS FAILURE

The Beautiful Odd Fellows Temple
Was Sold at Sheriff Ssle--A Great
Financial Loss tO the Race.
Last week, the New York Age
announced that toreclosing pro.
peedings terminated the career of
the Odd Fellows Temple. This
beautiful structure, which was a
credit to any race, was located at
15s and 16O w. Twenty-ninth
street, New York City, was sold
at public auction Oct. 80, for $780,
100000. Thus we loose a very
valuable piece of property; away
goes thousands of dollars invest
ed in this building BY many men,
bers of our race, who, even were
not members of the Odd Fellows
order, but men and women who
invested all their hard earned
money into this worthy race en-
terprise, hoping SOME day to
realize profit from their invest
ment, at least if they did not
realize an income their children
would. At first the hall brought
in an annual income Of S., 900. 90,
expenses $5,5OO.0O; but as the
New York Age says, that jeal-
ousy, dissension, 81 can't, !" "you
shan't," was the chief cause of
its downfall. We feel sorry for
this financial disaster. The race
need more honest, good business
men who know the right and will
do it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Week before last Miss Hannah Lewis,
the beautiful daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
E A. Lewis Of Give, was quietly mar
ried to Mr., Everett Linson, an employee
at the Savery. Only 9 few friends
were present to witness the ceremony.
Tue bride is we'll and favora ble known
10 our city, and the BYsTANDER with
her many friends wish the happy
couple success. Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Mrs. ]. Frank RlaRburn, . soprano
singer who possesses . very sweet voice
Of good range an f4xibility. is an ad.
dition to our musical circles. She
comes from Des Moines, L.. and her
selection given at the A. bury church
last Sunday evening received many
favorable comments. Colored Ameri.
can, Washington D g.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Mrs. g. A. Bledsoe was called last
week to her old home in Kirksville,
Mo-, to the bedside OF her sick father.
Her son Luther received telegram
that her father had died. Mrs Bled-
soc returned home Tuesday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Miss Nettie Franklin, . graduate of
Provident hospital Of Chicago. will
spend the holidays in our city. It will
be remembered that Miss franklin
spent several weeks here during the
winter ofslol2. Her home is 1t Bed ford.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

The Castle on the Nile, saloon on
West Third street owned by AL Smith,
was sold last Monday to Ed MeAfees
and Eugene brown. They are two
promising young men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Prot, G. 1. olt is making prepera-
tons to eetfe 100 or $50 people TO
render that Beautiful oratorio "Fhe
Messiah" Parsons desiring to join r in
the chorus should see Mr.. Holt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Mr.. Richard Harris house, 79s West
Ninth street. was slightly damaged By
IRE last Tuesdsy afternoon. Had his
wife not discovered 1t when she did
there is no question but what it would
nave been consumed by flames, as It
was very windy
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Prof w. II. y. uBois, so,iologist
and writer 3of renown. of Atlanta
University will lecture in our city
about the 10Th OF December. Prof.
Dubois is . very scholarly man and is
worth hearinf
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Mr.. J. Fl. lewis, one Of The proprie,
ssors Of the lows Hotel barber q oP.
will read the news asltoldgebya the BY.
srASDER; hisl slname being put on our
subscription 6st last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
MIR. David Winfield of Clinton avr;v
ed In our city Monday evening and will
spend few days visiting,

Don't forget to attend the great
,Thsnksgiven foot ball game At tho
Athletic Park. Drake W Ames. 1t will
BE- the best and hardest fought gems
here this year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

II. Miss Mable Hall, student at the
Capital City, Commercial College, will
spend Yhsnksgiven day with her
mother, Mrs. T. w. Lewis, at Keokuk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

The Misses Bessie Reeves. Lettie
Cary and Helena Brown, all of Lake
Park, are students OF North High.
Through ignorance Of the fact on the
part Of our city reporter their names
were MT mentioned before, however
we wish them success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
coRINT4lAN CHURCH NOTES.

Sunday, Nov. 90, pastors morning
subject, "Jesus Moek, d." Evening,
{. " atchman, What OF the Night"
T. Z. GRIFFITH. Pas tor.
The. churches Of The Iowa Baptist
Association will lift collections Sunday
Nov. 29th for The debt Of the Seventh
Street Church. Keokuk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Mrs. Hudson Woods is very sick Ut
her home on Twenty second street.
he friends Are : little uneasy about
her recovery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
se9.s5 TO CALIFORNIA.

The C. M. & St. P. will sell one-way
tickets to California for a$29.25 every
day up to Nov. 3Oth inclusive. Trains
daily. Through tourist cars 1913 IS to
Portland, Seattle, Taccna. City ticket
office 4lO Walnut street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

n Miss Helena Brown, and Mrs. Hattie
Brown have been quite sick this week
but are convalescent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

u Robert Brown OF Lake Park went -
3 ,ringaeld, Ill. last Sunday week and
i saployed at hotel work in that city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Miss Bertha Hunt will assist Miss
Alice Morton st Wheelock's china and
glass store until after Xmas. She
commenced work last Wednesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Don't send us too many turkeys
Thsnksgiven, because we connot' use
them,
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There is letter at our office for J..
u.,ah ~. lL-.l..N W. - --.- .-L--- ---
Miss Gertie Hyde has been very sick
aimee last Monday.

Mr.. Edward Reeves has been on the
lick list all week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Mr.. Alex. Birney does not irhpr. ',
3 rapidly as his many friends wish Tor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Mr.. Harry McCraven and family
spent Sunday in Lake Park.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Sam James OF Highland Park is
among those on the sick list this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

The members of the Alabama Bios
,om Co. spent last Sunday in our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
CITY NEWS.

Y ~ =. II ypa nsye re'aatvcs or frisuds visit,
~ ~ d. city or going to mske = visit, please
;efsp g: "a snalms al your local news-Ad
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

gladly speak and extend courte-
sizes. It was dear lesson, but
they got what they needed. Az
ter this incident the Iowa boys
would die for the colored boys.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

Low RATES TO CHICAGO.
Nov. seth, Both and Dec. LIST the G.
M. & St p. KY. will sell round trip
tickets to Chicago for $i2 so. Through
sleeping car daily. Call At 40 Walnut
street for informstion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
Newman s Lewis
Contractors. Builders and
General JnbbeTs...
5e23 West Fourteenth Street
YOUR TRADE IS SOLICITED.

Charies Wilson says that he was in
sv0'ca2o last week and expects to leave
10Y New Orleans, some time soon TO
spend the winter. The boys are sorry
g hear that '.Rabbit" is seeking .
warmer climate. because he will be
missed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20
DR.. A. G. EDWARDS.
Physician and Surgeon.
OWA PHONE 1851 MUTUAL PHONE 4e9
tOmcei Miles Hrug Store

OFFICE Hous.' ;s:s:$: s:s' i g :
Over 764 West Ninth Street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

"A basket Thanksgiv m dinner will
b. served next Thursday at 1870 O'clock
at the Odd Fellows hall, Sixth and
aud Walnut. M. q. Newman will give
short address and .faciate at dinner.
MENU. !
Oyster Cocktail
Chicken Salad Waters
Jeletin Nebisco
Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce)
Oysters Celery
Pumpkin Pie Mince Meat Pie Cheese
Nuts Candy Raisins
Cake Fruit Salad
.5a Coffee II,
In the evening very excellent pro.
gram will be erendered'as follows:
PROGRAM.
Opening Address !. DR.. Edwards
Selection. ..... =. $50. Callie Windsor
Recitation. ......... .... Ethel Stewart
Cornet Solo. $500. E. w. Thompson
Mrs II. W. Hughes accompan,st
Piano Due, Margaret 8 Lille Fields
Paper, .Tnanksglven".. Miss Mary Bell
Selection. Mesdames Birney s. Coalson
Recitation. ~. Mrs. Clifford Williams
Selection. ... .,.........s..... go.
i. MIS-. J. T. Il Mr.. + T. Blag burn
The public is cordially invited to be
present. No admittance fee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-11-20

hr. E. D Davis Of 776 Ninth street,
received 9 telegram from Montgomery,
Ala.' stating that his mother was not
.Apectsd to live. He left yesterday
Tor that city.