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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
PROF. ALIENS LECTURE.

| The lecture given last Tuesday
evening at the Plymouth Congrega
tional church under the auspices OF
the Union Congregational church was
not so we'll attended as it should have
been, perhaps due to the fact that the
great state fair had just closed found
most of the people fatigue. But one
fact was clearly demonstrated that the
audience was an appreciative one,
which was composed of the best and
mcst highly educated class of our
citizens and many white people.
After the invocation by Rev. A. L..
Frisbie, Mrs. VIM Coalson rendered
a beautiful solo. The Rev. H. w.
Porter, pastor of Union Congrega-
tional church, introduced Prof. w. H.
B. Dubois of Atlanta, Ca, as presi-
address in turn introduced Prof. Benja-
man F. Allen, who delivered one OF
the most schalarly addresses ever
heard in Des Moines, his spbject, "The
Spirit Of Modern Education" We are
sorry that space will not permit us
to publish the address in full. but it
was filled with lofty ideals, true man
hood and nobler spirit. There were
many good points worthy of emula-
tion. The best words were, perhaps:
Prof. Allen is a great educator, and
his pleasing manners and exalted
character won fer him many friends
Those who heard him would like
to have him repeat his lecture again
in the future. ..... -. g..
The spirit of modern education is
liberal, altruistic, nation
al. 1t knows no race, sex, creed or
previous condition. 1t cultivates
strength of mind, soul and body. It
develops an enthusiasm for work and
a capacity for large amount of it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

Mrs. W. H. Lavell returned last week
from visit In Muscatine where she re.
| reports delightful visit.
Miss Mabel Price is at home again after
a few weeks visit with her sister Mrs. A.
Gray of Waterloo. r
The Sunday School highly appreciated
the visit from the district superintendent.
Miss Bartlett of Mt Pleasant.
Visitors from Iowa City were in the
Rapids Sunday, among them being Mrs.
Moor and daughter, who were guests at
the home of Mrs. M. f. Lowery.
The children of the Sunday School will
render the following program Thursday
evening, Sept. 8.
Broom drill, eight little girls; recitation.
Elenor laveli recitation. Andrey Morgan;
solo, Idah johnson; recitation, Carl Mar
tin; recitation, Logan Marshall; duet,
Fern and Ivy Martin; recitation. Ulla
Forester; recitation, Harry and Lenard
Lavell; instrumental selection, Fanny
Perkins; recitation, Ulysses Clark; hoop
drill. Admission 25 cents intending
lunch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
MOLINE GLEANINGS,

Vacation is over, school has begun
and some of the boys and girls are
rejoycing while others are just a
trifle disappointed because it began
in August, instead of September. We
all hope the scholars and teachers
will have a pleasant years work. One
OF our young ladies will graduate this
year from high school, and we only
hope as we believe she will be an
| honor both to her class and her race
The young lady Miss Mae Bell
Tarver left for her home in st. Paul
graduate of our city, and the reporter
wishes her good luck in all her under.
takings.
Mr.. Will Bradley, of 1850 25th ave.
fell and caused quite a wound, but
he is slowly improving.
Mrs. Harriet Murphey who has been
visiting her daughter Mrs. George
Tarver left for hire home in St. Paul
last Friday, her daughter-in-law, Mrs.
Richard Murphey arrived in our city
last Thursday evening in order to
accompany her mother-in-law. "
Tarven is capital entertainer.
Mr.. c. B. Walllup entertained the
Polyhymenia club and choir at his
home Tuesday in honor of Mrs. R.
Pollard, who leaves Thursday morn
ing on visit to relatives who live in
Michigan. In her absence her moth
er, Mrs. J. L. Jones, will report for
the Bystander. ,,~
Mrs. j. l.. Jones of 2426 Fourteenth
street was confined to his home a few
days with pleurisy.
Mrs. Geo. Tarver entertained in hon.
or of her mother, Mrs. H. Murphy, last
The afternoon was spent
in games and other enjoyment. The
peanut contest prize was won by Mrs. |
L. B. Tarver, and answering questions
about trees was won by Mrs Colquist. |
The Misses Mae Belle and Clara |
rarver entertained their young friends |
last Thursday evening. A fine time |
was had by all present.
Mr.. J. Ingraham and Mr.. G.. B.
Walkup are improving their homes.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Jones of Rock Is
and have rented rooms in the LOCKER
buildings on Fifteenth street. They
intend to move Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
EDITORIALS.
TIE WORLDS FAIR,

The Louisiana exposition is a grea
fair, words of ours are inadequate I,
express all that we saw here. Ont
may see and il be could cipher out the
language, read the accumulations oi
the most cultured and learned of the
world, for here is treasured up the best
of art, the best of science, the best OF
education, the best Of inventive genius.
One might travel thousands of miles
sud spend thousands OF dollars then
not see all that he can at the exposi.
ton. II is indeed pity that so much
money and labor has been spent on
beautifying the grounds and buildings
for so short stay there. The acom-
modations were good so far as we went
and were able to ascertain. No doubt
many Of the colored people will read
this passage with interest. We can
and do voluntarily state that there is
little or practically no color line drawn
no more than would naturally be ex-
pected in a city with southern senti.
ment. We ate in restaurants and were
served in places that colored people
afterwards said some had been refused.
There is not nor never has been any
separate gates or drinking fountains or
cups for colored people.
We were not refused at any of their
shows CT the theaters on the pike that
we attempted to go into. Many COL
ored people say that the management
has chang ed things lately, but of this
We have no knowledge. Those who
know us know full well that We are
telling the exact facts as they appear
ed to US. We have no reason to misre.
present them. The only thing we re-
gret is that our people did not have a
separate building with exhibits to
show the general progress of our race
true, we do not believe in separate
things generally, but under the pecu.
lar conditions and circumstances we
irmly believe it would have been very
lelpful and beneficial. In fact all the
'ther races had their separate building
IS well as their exhibits. AS it is now
We could not find and exhibits conspic-
lous from the great colored institu sions
II learning like Fisk, Atlanta, Howard,
dsharryh, Hampton or Tuskegee, etc.
Ne know that our race leaders are
divided on this separate
building plan, but most all who visit
he fair surely see the great need Of
he same now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

The entertainment given Aug. 20 by
the Ladies Court at North West Turner
Hall was grand success.
| Mrs. P. Smiley left last week for Chic
ago for prolonged stay.
Miss Arvella Bates is visiting reIa,i res
In Galesburg.
A. d. Corbin is to be compliueutsd for
his untireing efforts to promote the cause
and interest of the race. On last Thurs
day afternoon there gathered at hi. newly
erected flats, numbering 16 rooms,
large crowd OF the best people of the Tri:
Cities, to listen to finely arranged pro-
gram. There were some fine speeches
made by some of the able gentlemen, Rev
Searcy of Moline, Brown of Rock Island
Snothers and Corbin of Davenport.
Dinner being served in the new building
completed the program.
T.e dancing party given by the young
men OF the Big Four club at Prospect
Park, Moline. was we'll attended and
most delightful time had by all present
Mr.. VIM. Smith of Des Moines was ip
the city on business last week.
Miss Gertrude O'Neal of Evanston, ILL.,,
is expected 10 arrive in the city Tuesday
night for q short visit to her aunt and
uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Lewis, on her
way to Wellston, Okla homa to teach
school this winter.
Mr.. g. J. Toliver and j. Lee we're
Davenport caller Sunday.
Mrs. J. Christina entertained the Sew
ing circle of the third Baptist church last
Friday night.
The ladies Violet Reading club was en-
tertained by Mrs. O.. Kanes of 6l9 Harri-
son street. The following officers were
elected: Mrs. G. B. Lewis, pres. Mrs.
VIM. Davie, vice-pres. Mrs. II. Sanders,
sec.; Mrs. c. Garland, treas.
Miss Gertrude Lewis left for Buxton
last week to resume her duties as schsol
teacher.
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A DISTINGUISHED LADY HERE

Miss j. G. Dorsey, assistant principal
of the Voorhees, Industrial school OF
Denmark, S. G., is in our city IN the
interest of her schoo.. She was one OF
the founders of this school in 1897 and
since that time have struggled step py
step until they now own 300 acres OF
land, four large buildings and barns.
They had about $50 boys employed
this year and hope to have more IN
their school this year. Most OF tne
teachers are graduates of Tuskegee
school. The boys are taught agricult-
urel and the girls are taught house
keeping, sewing, cooking, laundering
millinery, basket and broom making
and mattress making. Any one deslr'
ing to support worthy and commend
able cause will never regret support
ing such causes. Miss Dorsey is stop
ming with Mrs. Fields, corner OF Oah
and Park streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02

MRS. y. Epporson-Lewis
was oo15 diana Sept 3, 1887,
oleu ~ p, Iowa Aug. 19,
l9o4' she was married
to chas: Rersfu, and of this
union & dren were born;
seven an}g }ged father survive
ner' oH a devoted wife,
d Ao'lne land her loss will
long be fd 80 ID.
"A pie'.o M us is gone,
n 'oio is stilled
"A pla.o % rom our home
God in his uoo,1,aa
Ano on has given
ny slum bers here,
ne' eo heaven.
James NJ rmerly of this
CITY, "no n Minneapolis
ABOUT n'ne 30 to regain
his neal'n' 'hast Friday.
morning, Az at the home
Of his son Grhe funeral
services It St. Peters
enurcn' oon' Rev. Reeves.
Deceaseo Mife and five
cn1lorsn ~ ~ death, all
OF wnom "Mendance at
his funeral. m "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
A BEAUTIFUL HOME DIM

But few people know better hi to
serve and entertain their friends Ian
do Mr.. and Mrs. j.. T. Blagburn lat
added to their spacious and Ny
modern home adds to the happineAd
pleasure ofguests, such was the D.
ings OF few friends who web
fortunate enough to receive an inl
tion to the Thimble Bee last Satut
evening. To say it was grand
beautiful is putting it mild. Flow
and palms bedecked each spacl
room and the beautiful stairs. Lik
recentreception given, only ladies "
present. Those present from ou'
the city were Mrs, D. A. Basfeld
st. Cloud. Mimi, Mrs. Geo. Suter
Mrs L. z. Taylor of Ma. shallto
The dinner was served in s courses.
very enjoyable time by all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
BURLINGTON NEWS.
net waek,e NA~ne

Mesdames A. l.. Drew and sister,
Mrs. A. Kinney, have returned from
st. Louis, where they spent several
days visiting relatives and the fair.
Mrs. J. L. Brooks, who has been
visiting her mother. Mrs. Lamb, in
Chicago, has returned home.
Miss Halle Porter, who has been
the guest of her uncle, Mr.. R. Folks.
at his home on EIna street, departed
last Tuesday morning for chicago,
where she will visit friends before re-
turning to her school in Paris Mo.
Burlington is certainly fast in re-
eard to matrimonial affairs. A certain
young man was married last Sunday,
left his wife Monday and applied for a
divorce Wednesday. That's going
some. -..
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Johnson have re-
turned from a visit with friends in
Monmouth. #.-s
Mrs. Pertha Carey Of Buxton is Wis
iting the Brooks home on South Hill.
Miss M. Brooks, assisted by her sis
Tor. Mrs. A. Sydney, entertained last
Thursday evening.
Mr.. Frank Scott, better known MS
"Scotty." of Bingham, is the proud
possessor Of brand new yaller suit,
the only one CT it's kind in the city.
S"otty is the newly elected president
of the Equal Rights Club, and fills that
position with much pomp.
Last Tuesday evening occurred the
wedding of Miss Sarah Gusta Brown
and Alexander F. Drew at the home
of the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
ceo. w. Brown. of 1011 Foster street.
The ceremony took place at 1880 and
was performed by Rev. Peter Johnson.
cousin of the bride. At the appointed
hour, to the strains Of the wedding
march played by Miss Tillie Brown,
sister of the bride, the couple took
their places and were soon united as
husband and wife. The bride was at
tired in white silk and carried show
er Of roses. After the ceremony an
elaborate supper was served and many
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02

guests offered congratulations. TIL,
bride is well known in the city and |!
one of the most popular ladies we pos
sess The groom halls from st. Louis
and has a position as engineer at the
Delano and Is called a good fellow
among his associates.
| The Good Time club gave a river
party Thursday in honor Of Mrs. Mary
| Cooper of st. Paul and Miss Halle
Porter of Paris, Mo.
This Weeks News.
The Outdoor Club, composed mostly
of South Hills most popular matrons,
entertained Wednesday afternoon with
picnic at Crapo Park, in honor of
Mrs. B. Carey of Buxton.
Mr.. j. l.. Thompson was business
visitor in Burlington Saturday. While
in the city he secured several new
subscribers,
Miss Cyrene Mcdowell of Hannibal.
Mo-, visited with Mrs. Sam Cook last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Nelson of Gilbert
street are Worlds Fair visitors this
week.
Mr.. apd Mrs. Roy Smith are visiting
the Smith home on Valley street. Roy
is an old Burlington, boy, and all are
glad to see him looking so WELL But
still we've got sort of sneaky feel
ing for his. pretty wife.
Mrs. Mary Cooper, who has been Wis.
iting her sister, Miss Gertrude Tyler,
on West Hill, returned to her home
in St. Paul Monday evening.
The A. M. E. Sunday school picnic
to Henderson Island Thursday was
well attended and everyone reported
an elegant time.
There are rumors of two weddings
in the near future. Sincerely hope
that there Is something to it.
Mr. John Trent departed for Boston
Saturday,
Messrs. L. Harrison and w. John
son were .Ft. Madison visitors last
week.
Mr.. Elmer Smith will soon open a
parlor on the corner of
Columbia, and Eighth streets. Excuse
ne! Before I let Elmer, to-, l hope |
may turn into fish and swim away. |
st. Elmo Chapter is preparing for !
| grand celebration at Ritter's Park |
Sept. 22nd. Let's all give those Ia
lies boost instead of a knock and
lelp them make the event a gala day.
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A letter from St. Paul, Minn., states
that Mrs. D. G. Patte: son, late OK this
citv. who has been visiting friends and
relative in Omaha and Kansas. has
ioined her husband in St. Paul where
they will make their future home NO.
452 w. Antbenoy street. Mr.. douglas
Patterson has been employed by W. "
McQuaid'e large grocery store 81
/. -pengraS stockman and clerk, the same
position that he held here with NC
Ouaid store. We congratulate Mr.
Patterson. -A
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Sunday Sept. will be quarterly meet
ing at the A. M. E. church and Rev. Jop.
ling of Yankton. s. D., is expected to be
present to assist in the work.
OMrs. Ophelia Darr who has been visit
ing her relatives in Missouri is in our city
for few days visit with relatives and
friends, she and Mrs. Darr will leave in q
few weeks for Colorado for the benefit Of
her health.
We have in our city lying at the St. Jo-
seph hospital a young man, name un-
known. who while beating his way on the
train, fell and crushed his leg 80 badly
CONTINUED on page 4, column L.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02

The lady members and friends ef tne
Union Congregational church assem-
bled in the church at corner OF Ientn
and Park streets, Sunday afternoon
to listen to special address to laaies
,1 Rev. 81. w. Porter. Many helpful
md annreciative words were spoken.
a. the meeting 1.-THE Woman's Mis-
s;onarv Society" was organized with
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
FEARLESS AND INDEPENDENT.

The Chicago Recoad- Herald is con
spicuous example Of the success with
the public rewards fearless nonparti.
fanship in the columns Of great met
fepolitan daily paper. 1t is an indie
Aeddent newspaper, in which men and
pessures are invariably viewed wholly
tom the standpoint of the public good
Rd not from that of the interests of
~ particular political party. 1t is
e very reverse of neutrsl-fearless
II d outspoken on all the great ques-
rips of the day, but presenting its ed
o1tial opinion upon independent judg-
H. 1t and entirely regardless of politi.
ne affiliations. Partisanship is barred
en- trictly from the news columns ~
ep- the editorial page. Al political
no is given without partisan color
'as hus enabling the reader to form
II bt conclusions for himself. In
or dinary partisan newspaper polit.
ate Rws is usually colored to such an
% to make it difficult if not Inn
RS. = for the reader to secure a
Led s4asis for Intelligent judgment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02

Services at the Uuion Congregational
church Sunday, September 4th.
Morning service: Celebration OF
Lords supper. Evening, special ad'
dress on Labor. ...
All are cordially invited. Services
begin promptly.
REV. 81. w. PORTER, Pastor.
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E. Church elected the following Of
C,,n

E. Church elected the following Of
ficers Sunday.
President, Mr.. II. c. Henderson,
Vice-President, Miss Myra Carter
Secretary, Miss Carrie McCrackin,
Treasurer Miss Cora Taylor.
Miss Lydia Bartlett returned
Monday from Clinton and Cedar
Rapirs, where she has been in the
interest of the Sunday School work.
Hackley & Fiddler have sold their
barber shop to w. e. Green Of Win
field. b
r. H. Hackley, the senior member
of the firm expects to leave in about
p week. and will either go to Ohio
or Washington D. C. He intends to
take a course in dentistry, and later
will follow that profession.
Mr.. David Fiddler will remain and
assist Mr.. Green.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
NUPTZALs.
ARTHUR-JENNISoN.

Mr.. Ethan Arthur and Miss Iva e.
Jennison were married last Saturday
afternoon by Rev. o. A. johnson, pas
tor Barns M. E, church. They both
have been residents of this city for sew
eral years and are, we'll known and
their many friends will be pleased to
hear that they have been married.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
BUXTON,

Miss Kitty Jones is entertaining her
sister, Mrs. G. Jones, from Chicago,
Illinois
The members of the Y. M. G. A. en-
joyed themselves to the highest ex-
tent at watermelon feast last week.
Mrs. Taney Clint proved to the crit
les of Buxton that she is the best dra-
matte reader the race has ever pro-
duced. in the F. M. G. A. auditorium
last Saturday night.
The rain kept the crowd from turn
ing out to Mr.. "A. R. Jacksons musi-
cal entertainment, but the concert was
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
VISIT THE OLD FOLKS.

On September 8, 13, 30, 81 and Oct
ober 1lth tho Minneapolis s. st. Louis
R. r. will run their annual "H omsvis-
itor's" excursions to Indiana, Ohio and
Kentucky and ronnd trip tickets will
be sold at very low rates with limit
thirty days for return.
Call on agents for particulars, or ad-
dress A. B. Cults, G. P. & T. A.. Min
neapolis, MINI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02

Rev. Il. w. Porter addressed the
Ladies Political Equal Rights club at
the Kirkwood Hotel parlor on Thurs
day afternoon. This club is made up
al the representative ladies OF the city,
Who believe that . woman should be
Riven the right of suffrage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02

A special call to the State Board OF
Directors of the State Federation OF
Colored Women, to meet the last
Thursday in Septemberat o'clock at
Des Moines, in St. Paurs A. M. Il
church, Second and Center streets.
Other persons intending to be present
please notify the State president, Mrs.
Belle Graves, 1110 Center street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02

the following officers: President, Mrs.
Il. E. Jasobs; Vice President, Mrs. j.
w. Jackson; Secretary. Mrs. H. w.
Hughes; Treasurer, Mrs. Emma Harris.
This society will be especially interest.
ed in home life, spiritual and financial
interest Of the church. home. and
foreign missions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-09-02
MT. PLEASANT.

Miss Gracie Tay2oS 2eSt last week
for Villisca, Iowa, where she will at
tend school.
The Misses Bartlett entertained
Saturday the Goth in honor of Miss
Florence White Of Evenston, i'll. Dur
ing the evening a drawing contest
and Botany contest were had. Mr..
Harry Buynaugh proved to be the
best artist and also first in the Botany
contest, receiving prizes for both. Miss
lone Mason received the consonation
prize.
The ladies of the Sewing Circle gave
an entertainment and concert at the
A. M. E. Church on Thursday even
ing, the following programme was
rendered.
Inst. Solo ......... Miss Myra Carter
Invocation ....... Rev. A. T. Clark
Recitation :. Miss Elizabeth Hawkins
Music -
Paper ....... Miss Nora McCrackin
Grafton .......... Miss Nora Harris
Vocal Duet 49,. ...... Miss E.
Hawkins and Miss Myrtle Taylor
Paper ............... Miss l.. Mason
Music -
Recitation ;. Miss Carrie McCrackin
Mrs. Anna Anderson and Daughters,
Dorthy and Beatrice, are visiting
friends in Keokuk.
Miss Florence White left Tuesday
for Muscatine, while here she was the
guest of the Misses Mason.
Mrs. Amelia Carter who has been
quite i'll for some weeks is improveing
slowly.
Mr.. Thompson, editor-in-chief of the
Bystander, was in the city Friday,
calling on friends and subscribers.
Mr.. Gatens of Des Moines, is visit
ing friends in the city.
The Y. p. G. Endevor of the A. M.