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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19
DUBUQUE ITEMS

Mrs. Charley Lewis who has been
quite sick with the la grippe is some
better.
Miss Augustine Williams and little
Matte Reynolds left for Chicago Satur-
day after short stay in our city.
Mr.. Harry Douglass was in the city
q few days and while here attended
the opera.
Messrs. Charley Jones and Curley
Howard were initiated in the local
Masonic order last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Ella Bartlette entertained .
few friends at SIX o'clock dinner Sun
day evening.
1t is rumored that some wedding
bells are called of.
Mrs. Isaac Smith who has been very
sick is slowly improving.
Some of the younger people have
been rehearsing for musical which
VII: be given March LIST, given und. s
the leadership of Mr.. Leonard Lewis.
Mn Curley Howard is head.chef at
the Business Mems Club.
Mr.. Wyatt u. Hayes of Chicago is in
our city ana will probabl make it his
future home. He gave short address
before the Women's Club last Monday
night, which was appreciated, as he is
In eloquent speaker. We hope he vii
be favorable impressed with Dubuque
as we would gladly welcome his family
in our midst.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19

Canada were entered and it took
weeks to pick out the winners. The
baby last week received a check Tor
$40 from the company as an addition
to its bank account which already has
assumed good sized proportions .or
a baby less than year old.
Mr.. Thompson is one OF the younger
leaders of his race in Iowa and he and
his wife are prominent in the church
and social life of their people. Mr..
Thompson has made his way to a
place of distinction in spite of the
obstacles that usually confront the
negro who is ambitious to make some
thing Of himself He has educated
himself and established himself in n
successful business venture as editor
and publisher of the Bystander, the
recognized organ OF .ne colored people
Of lows. Register and Leader. Sum
day Feb. IA.
The above article appeared in the
Daily Register & Leader and Weekly
Register. The picture is true like
ness OF little Enola. The company is
the SPIN Company, Johnstown, N. Y.
they make soup, ointment and other
cereal for infants. They gave $4,000
in prizes last year and offer $4,000
this although none who were in the
contest can re-enter sgain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19

The Cape Breton Coal Z Iron Com.
pany OF this city Is an enterprise
backed by many OF Iowa's most SUB.
stantial men whose reputation Tor
business acumen makes publicly safe
any enterprise with which they are
identified. Hon. N. Il. Coffin Is presi-
dent; Oren Ruffcorn, vice president;
II. J. Deards, secretary, and II. II.
Reynolds, treasurer.
The company has q most favorable
reputation in Des Moines, as an in
vestment proposition. 1t numbers
among its shareholders many OF
Iowa's best known men. In Des
Monies its list of stockholders Is re-
markable because of the great num-
Der of business men in widely differ
ent lines who are Its active supporters.
The company's property of more
than 25 900 acres of the best coal and
iron lands in Canada, best situated for
reaching the great markets of the
world of any similar deposits on this
continent are {. very substantial asset
that gives the investor ample protec-
ton. To predict an immense CONNER
cial future for this COMPANY is as
Safe and sure as predicting the rain
that will come in the spring.
One Of the managers of this COM
pany. Mr.. M. B. Page, of Des Moines.
intends visiting Buxton on the 2oth
of this month, next Thursday, in COM
pany with Mr.. ]. L. Thompson, editor
of the Bystander, to present the i'm
portant features Of the enterprise to
Buxton's prominent men with view
Of interesting them. A hearty wei.
come is assured L. r.Page and an in
terested and attentive audience is as
sured.
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THANKS TO DR.. ARNTZ
Mrs. Addie Burton of Highland Park
Says Her Daughter Was Saved
From Almost Total Blindness
BY Dr.. Arnts.

Dvs Moines. Iowa, Oct. 81, 1908.
i want my friends and the pu olio to
know that my daughter TRACE, now
twelve years old. can again see after
being almost blind from he time she
was three years old. She had a great
desire 10 20 to school, but could not
on account of her eyes. am now
happy to say that she attends school
every day and gets along very nicely,
DR.. Lew Arntz has restored her sight
by the use of certain ground glasses.
! think if it had not been for him she
never conld have gotten an education,
as it was impossible for her 10 see to
read. Whenever she did her eyes and
head would pain her dreaufuliy. The
worry Inexperienced over the condition
of her sight no one but a mother in a
similar position could realize. felt
sure that there was no help for her.
and labDred under that impression for
over eight years.
My daughter was given up as in.
cura BILE by some very prominent eye
doctors. am not writing this for DR..
Arn'z's benefit. but in jus'ice to other
people who may be suffering as my
daughter did, when they could just as
well be cured or helped by his treat.
ment.
MRS. ADDIE BURTON,
Highland Park,
Cor. Cornell and Douglas SITS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19

Republican candidate for constable,
Des Moines Township, is native of
Glastonbury. Alabama, where he was
born in the year 1861, and was educat.
ed in the famous Tuskegee Normal and
Industrial Institute of Tuskegee, Ala,
presided over by Prof. Book er T. Wash
ipgton, perhaps the greatest living
Negro educator; and, like his distin-
guished preceptor, is q coal miner by
trade,
About the year 1896 he became iden-
tiff d with the order of United Mine
Workers of America" and was quite
active in bringing about the orga nj
cation of the miners Of this district.
During the year 1897 Q he was q
member Of the Des Moines Police De-
partment. and The credi,able record
which be made in that capacity should
commend him to the support Of all
those republicans who favor an honest
and impartial execution OF the law.
He is at present proprietor Of the
peoples Restsurantand Lunch Room"
1T 3ls w. Third street in which bus,.
ness. by his courteous treatment of and
fair dealings with customers, he has
accumulated considerable property,
both real and personal, and maintains
the respect and hearty support Of
n . '.-'N 49, ~
practically the entire Negro population
and many prominent white citizens of
the township.
Mr.. Jones has always been not only
q stalwart republican but an active
partisan, and will undoubtedly add
much strength to the ticket should he
be nominated at the coming primary
election on the Goth inst; and his cleo
.tion would be q well deserved recog-
milton of the undivided support which
the Negro voters Of the county have
always given to the republican tick ct.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19

STILES FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE,
Mr.. W. n. Stiles who has announced
himself as q candidate for Justice OF
peace OF Des Moines township, was
born in Ohio il ls43; came 70 Iowa in
1853 and to Des Moines in 1894. He
has always been an actlve republican
worker; his father being strong aoo.
l,tionist and assisted in the under
ground railroad. When our civil war
came and Lincoln called for volunteers,
voupp Stiles offered his rice TO
MAINTAIN the union and save the flag
enlistjng in Com pany II, 22d Iowa and q.
served faitlflliy for three long years.
He came home and entered the practice
Of law. He was elected justice OF
peace OF another county four years,
was mayor for two years and county
attorney six years, thus showing bis
qualification ard fitness by experience.
He has never held an Office in our city
and if elected will we know give the
colored man justice and due consider.
alton, as be Is friendly to them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19

and opposed to colored men being
in Office few years. He gets
wrapped up in the meshes Of his own
arguments and they fall Of their own
weight. He would like to be the die
tator OF political affairs in this coun'
ty and exclude all but Hull men from
positions Of any kind.
Wnen conection was taken up
for flowers for President Roosevelt
Rev, Horace S. Graves was compelled
to make the presentation. although
Mr.. Wright was the colored repre-
sentative on the reception committee:
The bouquet Of flowers was purchased
by the colored people in general and
should have been presented by the
member of the reception committee,
Stripped of all veneering, MT.
Wright stands convicted politically
OF insincerity and selfish motives and
a desire Tor material benefit. Mr..
Wright should give to the public the
letter he received from Judge Prouty
some time ago.
Charles S. Ruff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

Last Thursday evening the Masons
held their annual winter picnic at ,heis
hall on 1T avenue. The attendance was
not Iarg. but all present spent q pleasant
evening and the lunches we're excellent.
At the residence OF the pastor last Fri.
dsy afssrnooa sewing olrtis was org .n-
zed with Mrs M. F. Livery president,
Mrs. Allie Boyd Secretary.
Richard Hicks is spending few days
in Chicago.
After being confined to his home one
week with severe attack OF lsgrippe Mr..
A,chibal Plico Is able to be at his worh
again.
Mrs. q. B. Clairs's case of illness re-
mains about the same also mother Rasp.
berry.
Louis Boyd is out again after an attack
Of Isgrip.
The J. s. Y. club elected the following
officers At the home OF Mrs. A. Nj. Jack
son the 3rd. Mrs. Geo. Gray. president;
Mrs. A. Perkins, vice president; Flora
LavelI, Secretary; Mrs. Allie Boyd. Cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Allie Mar.
shall, treasurer; Mrs. Jennie Chairman
roster committee; Mrs. Hattie Raspberry,
Custodian; A. M. Jackson. chairman 30
cial aconlmittee. Elaborate preparations
are being made for entertaining the State
Federation which couvenes in this city IN
May.
Elder Clemins is confined to his room
this week on account Vi illness. We hope
Tor his speedy recovery.
Master Leonard Lavell is at school and
play again after slight indisposi,ion.
An impressive Lincoln memorial SER
vice was held at the church Sunday even
ing. Besides patriotic songs the pro.
gramme consisted Of Reading Emancips.
ton Proclamation, Mrs, A. 4. Pice;
Paper, THAT civilization ON s to Lincoln,
Simon I. Terry; Address, Rev. J. \.
| Clemins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19
NEWTON ITEMS.

Sunday was Aliens Day q very good
biography Of his lille was rendered ia the
evening. their was quite neat sum II
money v as collected for expenses.
D.ath has entered our lillle town and
taken one OF our old and reliable women
from our midst Mis-, Margaret Hays was
c4lIed to rest Feb. 4, 1904 at the age OF
about 50. She was a womanly women,
loved by all who knew her. She has
Teen member Of the A. NJ. E. church
Tor s bout thirty years, she was true wife
kind mother aud will be missed. She
leaves to mourn her departure husband
three sons, sister and grandchildren
She was married to Anderson Hays in
1852 July Is to them six children we,e
born three preceded her. The fune raj
will be held Sunday conducted by Rev,
Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Broomfield are
the proud parents OF a baby girl born
Monday night.
Mrs. Hattie Robinson left for her home
in Huntsville, Mo-, having been called
here by the illness OF her Gran dina Mrs.
Hays.
Torrance Miller is able to be up and
around.
The Canadian Jubilee singers gave q
concert here at the U. P. church it is said
to be ore Of the best concert company
travelling
Mrs. $. L. Terry and baby wss called
here from Cedar Rapids on account Of The
death OF her grandma.
Geo. Lucas terminateda weeks visit
last Thursday.
.t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19
ECHOES FROM ROCK ISLAND,

ECHOES FROM ROCK ISLAND.
Mrs VIM. Moore entertained the ladi 8
Of the Booker T. Washington Art club at
her home last week, after sll business was
disposed OF they spent . most enjoy able
social hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Rays are now nicely
domiciled at 3Oth street and 18Th, Ave-
who're they Lave been pleasantly received
their numerous friends.
We are painea to chronicle the fact
that Mrs. Terrell . i'll remains in pre-.
caucious condition. Shs and the family
have the sympathy Of the immunity.
The young men Of the big four pIeasu g
club have issued invitation Tor . leap year
ball the 18th. We look forward to tbs as
q source Of great pleasure as 1t will give
tue ladies o chance to show the gentle.
men how g illant they can be-.
A. E. Joplin has moved his family into
commodlous house on 9th Avenue and
26th street His sister MIS-. L. Robinson
IS Win him and they will conduct a
splendid boarding. The fact that Mrs.
r 'binson Is to be land lady is assurance
OF success.
We learn that Mis- Molly Woo1s won
new laurels for herself by the manner in
which she rendered h.r part in the canta-
ia at Muscatene.
). Kueker 10 very i'll Of tonsolitis at his
boar ding place. We learn today that he
Is much better.
Mrs. Galloway and daughter Miss Flora
Galloway King were calling on Rock Is
land friends sur day, through their III
ability and amiatls dispositions, they are
slways welcomed gusstsairom Davenport
TO this side.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19
NOTICE or EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF
OF REDEMPTION,

r To- G. Cation:
You, and each of you, are hereby
notified that on the 7th day OF Deem.
Der, 1897, the following described real
estate, situated in Polk County, State
OF Iowa, to-wit: Lot 90, Block !.
York's Choice, an Addition to the Citv
OF Des Moines. Iowa, was sold bv tbe
treasurer of said Polk County. Tor thu
taxes then due, delinquent and unnaM
thereon for the year 1896, to q. w
Mattern. OF the County OF Polk. Stata
OF Iowa, and that certificate 81 sale
was duly issued by said treasurer to
said purchaser pursuant to said sale.
that said certificate OF sale has hea,
assigned 10, and Is now held bv. tbs
Undersigned; hat the right Of redemn.
ton from said sale will expire and :
tax deed be made by said treasurer ~
me. g.. N. Mann) for said real esta, =.
pursuant to said sale. unless reiamn'
ton therefrom is made within % naps
from the completed service Of ,h;s
Owner Of Certificate o. pnrchs..
BY J. u. Chandler, agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19
MR.. w. A. SHERMAN
Manager Of Newsboys Of Daily News
Has Words Praise for DR.. Arn,z.
Des MON Is Iowa. Oct. IS, 100,

Des Moines Iowa, Oct. IS, 1908.
For the past year my eyes have caus.
ed me troubled and great Inconvenience
in trying to read, All glasses used
tired my eyes and gave me constant
pain. causing me to be irritable and
nervous. Upon the advice Of many
friends, / consulted DR.. Lew Arniz,
who examined and fitted my eyes with
the proper lenses. and can now read
the finest print with delight and salts.
faction. 1t is with pleasure make
this statement, not only rs true testi-
monial Of the great skill Of Dr.. Arntz,
but for the good of others, whose eyes
need attention. w. A. SHERMAN,
1927 High Street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19
ZEN ARNH

In this issue DR.. Arntz publishes
testimonials Of appreciation from pa
tients who were greatly benefited by
the use of properly ground lenses.
Each week DR.. Arntz relieves scores
OF patients, some Of whom had tried
in vain to get comfortable and salts
factory glasses. He prescribed spec,
tacles for them, which remedied the
defect and stopped all severe head
aches and eye strains. Patients wish
ing to consult DR.. Arntz on Sunday
will find him at his Office between the
hours of 10 and IL o'clock. Iowa
'Pnone Cos. Office UPSTAIRS OP-
POSITE THE STREET CAR WATT
ING ROOM-NOT DOWN STAIRS.
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ROCK ISLAND, ILL.
Especial to Bystander. J

Especial to Bystander.
r. Pollard Of Moline, III. Miss Mae
Woods arrived home Tuesday evening
from MuscAtine. reported . Very nice
time.
Mrs. Terrell is still sick.
The ladies Of The Mckinley Baptist
church gave leap year entertainment
Saturday evening, large crowd was pre-
sent and neat sum was raised.
The leap gear club will glvea Martha
Washington ente,tainmt ut Mondty even.
ing At the Mckinley Baptist church
The Big Four club will entertain their
friends At Turne, q Hall the 18th.
Rev. w. w. Steward pastor Of the baP-
tist church presvhed his fair well sermon
Sunday evening. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19
WANTED.

SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this coun.
~ and adj oining territories. to repre-
sent and advertise an old established
business house of solid financial stand
ing. Salary $al weekly, with expenses.
advanced each Monday by check di-
rect from headquarters Horse and
buggy furnished when necessary; pc.
sition permanent. Address, Blew
Brothers, 600 Monon Bldg Chicago,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19
Jewels Require ! Resi-.

Many jewels require an occasional
sleep, SO to speak. In ord.r to retain
their briLiancy. Diamonds, rubies
and sapphsres are among .he mum Der.
They shorld be put sway in total
darkness every now md then. The
usual velvst or satin-lined cases are
the correct receptacles. II is best
70 wrap gems In jewellers tissue
paper, the,. pack in wool and lay in
alright compartments. a humble. Of
stones are .eriously affected BY fume,
from furnaces. sewer gas, moisture
and sea ali. "a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19

Des Moines. Ia, May 90, 1908.
Ny eyes were falling for about Eve
years. I have been doctoYed far cata-
racts by several specialists, but the
more medicines they put in my eyes
the worse l got, and 1 think If ] had
not gone 10 Dr.. Lew Arn,z, for treat
ment, l would have been stone blind.
He has now restored my sight SO can
read ordinary print very easily, and do
all hinds Of house work without any
trouble would not sell my glasses,
which he has made for me, for. any
amount OF money. They have cured
my eyes, and want people to know it..
MRS JANE JAMES,
S~ Des Moines, Iowa.
1908 Pleasant Street.
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announcement Cards

q =. Is . l. Il :. 4 .
p,aase announce my name ~ q can
a,datu FOR Congress from the 7th.. dis
tr;c,. subject 10 the republican con-
.yrsssionni con invention. and Polk county
republican primaries Feb, %,
hereby announce my name IS can
didate for county auditor subject TO
the republican convention.
sno Lew Burnett.
Please announce my name as . can
d,date for constable OF Lee Township
subject to the republican convention.
John Daley.
Please announce my name as . can
didate for constable of Lee township,
subject TO the republican convention.
w. w. Weaver.
Frank z Duncan, the present Justice
of the peace, announces himself as
IN ndida,e for denomination for Des
Moiaes township West Des MOines,)
subject TO the coming republican pri-
maries.
Please announce my name as . can
didate for constable OF nes Moines
township, subject to the republican
convention. U. Z. Riddle.
hereby announce my name as
candidate for denomination Tor my
second term as county attorney, subject
TO the republican convention.
Jessie A Miller.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19

One Of the Most Highly Respected
celcrsd Ladies Of tho State Of
Iowa, Formerly Res dent Of Brook.
field Mo-, Now Residing at 1908
Plea ant Street. Des Mo;nes, Iowa,
writes as fo. lows:
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Where Sheep Have Past.~ed.
It takes six years for grass to grow
where sheep have pulled 1t UP and
trampled 1t.
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The Proud Father 10 a Well Known
colored Editor and Presides over
the Eystander, organ OF People OF
the Negro Race in Des MoInes and
Iowa.

If ]. L. Thompson. the well known
young colored man who presides over
the editorial sanctum of the Bys;and-
er, steps somewhat more proudly now
adays than usual, it may be attributed
to the fact that he is the happy faith
er of prize baby. !.
The little on-e'year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson, Miss Enola'
holds the unique distinction OF being
the only colored baby in the county
to win prize in pretty baby con-
test conducted by large proprietary
food concern for both the United
States and Canada. It also holds the
distinction for being the only baby
in Iowa to get a prize of any sort
in the contest. Thousands OF babies
from all parts Of this country and
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$Iono ZINE Prime Minister.

Long Time Prime Minister.
Sir Robert Walpole held the nm
beaten record Of having been prime
minister Of England Tor, in ~. twenty.
one years.
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Hawaiian Farm WAGES.

4 IN Hawaii the average wage OF -
farm hand d so month. 81
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DIES MONIES HAS A PRIZE WIN
MING COLORED BABY.

The Little Daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. L. Thompson Captures a $40
Check for Being One OF the Pref
test Babes in an international Con.
test.
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HOMEsEEKERs' EXCURSIONS TO
THE NORTHWEST, WEST AND
SOUTHWEST, AND Low
RATES WEST

Via the North Western Line. Excur
sion tickets at greatly reduced rates
are on sale to the territory indicated
above. Standard and Tourist sleeping
Cars, Free-Reclining Chair Cars and
The Best Of Everything" For dates
OF sale and full particulars apply TO
agents Chicago & North. Western BY.
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HENRY, Mr. CRAY
Embalning and
Funeral Directors.
l1l5 West Locust Street.

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Please announce my name IS = can
didate for constable of Lee township,
subject TO the republican convention.
w. w. Weaver.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-02-19

Please announce my name a. can
d,date for constable OF Lee Township
subject to the republican convention.
John Daley.
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hereby announce my name IS . can
didste for county auditor subject 70
the republican convention.
Lew Burnett.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-12
SEEK ANNEXATION TO PANAMA.
1t. Andrews Islanders Would Quit
Colombia for New Republic

A special cable dispatch to the New York
Sun from Colon yesterday says: The
American warships in this vicinity concen-
trated here today to receive further orders
from Rear Admiral Coghlan. This action
was taken because of the continued landing
of Colombian troops at st. Andrews Island
The situation Is critical.
The occupation of the island by Colom-
l,ian troops is obnoxious to the natives
there and is expected to cause trouble. A
representative of the islanders has arrived
here with a signed petition to the Panama
government, praying for the annexation of
the island to the republic Of Panama.
The Colombian government wishes TO dis
arm all the islanders who possess weapons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-12
chile,s New Cabinet.

A dispatch from Santiago de Chile says:
The following Is the composition of the new
cabinet which succeeds the ministry whose
resignation was announced December ~:
Minister of the nterior-Rafael Errazuriz
Unneueta,
Minister OF foreign affairs-Raimienco
Silva Cruz
Minister of justice-Efrain vascuez
duarda.
Minister Of flnance-Ramon Santelfces.
Minister Of war-Gen. Anibal CruH.
Minister OF public woris-Manuel 0nptp
n0xa lara