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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. +. p. Davis Of Lucus, Iowa was in
Abba the first of the week looking after
the interest of the Y. M. M. & P. A. OF
Iowa.
MIR N. Sohoolaeld is still very i'll at this
Mr.. Dillon q Aoos,ug was in town
Sunday.
Mr.. Nom Washington OF otsumwa
was In town over Sunday. a sa ,tea
Sunday was quarterly meeting at the
A, M. e. church. Presiding Elder Ma.
lone otieiated all during the day,
Miss Elisa Brown has returned this
woek from Hooking.
Mr.. Henry White OF Centerville was in
town looking after the Masonic order this
week.
Mr., Doc Drummer and John Mines are
still very sick. " r .
Quite few strangers are in town.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
EDITORIALS.
OUR WHITE NEWSPAPERS
SHOULD BE FAIR.

This week a white man COM
mitted one of the most fiendish
and inhuman crimes known to
man, that was the assault and
ravish of a seven-year old white
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
McGarren, who lives in the
wealthiest and most fashionable
part of our city, last Sunday
about noon while the little child
was on her way from Sunday
School home. Indignation and
excitement ran high, yet we never
heard word to lynch him. The
next day the officers caught and
arrested white man who was
afterwards identified by the little
girl.
While of course the BYsrANDER
does not, under any circumstances
recommend the lynch law or a
mob taking the life of a human
being without fair trial, but the
main point we want to emphasize
is, why did not our white news
papers Of the city publish this
atrocious crime on the front page
in large black face type "a White
Brute Ravishes a Little Innocent
White Girl?" as theyswould have
done if the same crime had been
committed by a colored man. Is
this crime any less or any more of
a crime simply because a white
man commits it? Each of the
white dailies tried to suppress the
facts or condense them and place
the article in an obscure corner
of their paper. Even the Daily
Capital hardly had r1ention-if
it had been a colored man, it
would have been in their head
line in large red letters. Oh
how unfair is your Anglo race,
which tries to mould sentiment.
When one member Of, your own
race commits those'heitious crimes
that you accused soma members
of my race, you try to screen him
and his terrible crime from the
public. Our brother contemporaries
newspapers, why don't you con-
denim the whole white race be-
cause of the act or this one low
man? Why don't you say they
are all alike, as you would if it
had been our race? Oh thou
hypocrit! All we contend and
ask for is to treat all the Ameri-
can citizens alike. If you say
black brute, say white brute; if
you condemn my race, condemn
your race for doing the same
crime. Is not that fair?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25


If you are interested in the Russo.
Japanese war, do not fail to procure
one of the Aliases which the Chicago
& Northwestern Ry. has published.
These Aliases afford ready reference
to all points in the Korean Peninsula,
Manchuria and Japan where conflicts
are likely to occur. They show the
population of the chief cities, their
location, etc. and also the relative
strength and war footing of the oppos-
ing armies and navies. AS the supply
of these books is somewhat limited,
send ten cents in stamps at once to T..
E. Berry, General Agent c. & N w.
R'y., Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
MASONIC ENTERPRISE.

Some time ago the Blue Lodge of
Kansas City organized an association
known as the Masonic Building Associ-
alton for the purpose of erecting q
Masonic Temple at cost of $40. 900.
A lot costing $4,000 has been secured
and paid for leaving balance in hand
of $1,000. ..,
Before the erection of the temple
can be begun the association must
have between S and 5000 dollars in
hand. To help acquire this sum it is
planned to give grand entertainment
in Kansas City's famous Convention
Hall, Monday March 2sth. Blocks OF
tickets have been sent to Masons
throughout the jurisdiction and a
united effort is to be made to raise the
money needed. -
This is most commerdable under
taking and demands the endorsement
and support not only Of every Mason,
but also of every progressive race-lov-
ing Negro throughout the jurisdiction.
Such building as this will be credit
to the Negroes of the West and a
standing monument to our progressive
ness. We urge upon all our Masonic
readers, especially, to take hold of this
matter energetically and enthusiastic.
ally. We compliment the Masons OF
Kansas City upon their wisdom and
far.sightedness in undertaking what
lodges in other cities of any consider.
able size should undertake. the owner.
ship of their owa halls-Omaha Enter.
prise. s.s-..t Er @
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

A new church choir was organized
this week by the members of Union
Congregational church, and will make
their first appearance next Sunday.
While the choir is not very large in
numbers, yet some of its members are
the most experienced and best singers
in our city and state.
B. A. Clark, son of Rev. r. A. Clark,
and w. F. Hayes, have opened up a
creditable grocery store at ia 5lst
street, between State and Dearborn
streets. They will sell fancy groceries
and meats at the very lowest prices
Chicago Broad Ak.
The many friends of Mr.. Clark in
this city and state will be glad to learn
of him entering the commercial world,
and wish him success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
PROFESSOR SCRUGGS HERE

PROFESSOR SCRUGGS HERE
A very distinguished and vet
eren in the educational cause
visited our city last Sunday, in
the person of Reverend DR..
Scruggs, President of the Macon
City Baptist College of Macon,
Mo-, which is supported almost
wholly from donations by the
colored Baptist of the West. DR..
Scruggs preached Sunday morn
ing and evening at Corinthian
Baptist church, and at 3 o'clock
at the A. M. E. church; consider
ing the inclement weather large
crowd greeted him. Monday
evening he 1ectured at Corinthian
Baptist church to large crowd.
His lecture was good and we'll
received. He is good speaker.
After his address DR.. Dulin, J. l..
Thompson and Rev. Henry Nc
Craven was called on to make
short addresses. Rev. H. S.
Graves took up the collection,
after which ice cream aud cake
was served. H..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
CLINTON ITEMS.

The river is showing indications ol
breaking up.
j. N. Hancock transacted business in
eoria last " eek.
Albert Robinson OF Chicago is in the
city called here on ao,ouat of the death
Of his uncle, Washington Dozier.
Rev. w. A. Searcy Of Moline, ILL.,, was
in Clinton over Sunday, occupying the
pulpit both morning and evening at
Bethel A. M. E. church.
Jesse Mitchell of Fulton is reported as
being quite i'll.
&. W. Lu,key returned Sunday evening
to Kswaunee after being in attendance at
the funeral of the lately deceased Wash
inglon Dozler.
The first rainfall of the season occurred
Monday morning, accompanied by light.
ming and thunder. In different parts of
the city the precipitation was such as
to impress one that there had been cloud
burst. The water came in such volume
it was Impossible tor the manholes to take
it away. Everyone hopes the weather
will now become settled.
D1ED-At his home, S33 Harrison So.
on Thur sday afternoon at 1:lO O'Clock
occurred the death of George Washington
D,zier, whose illness has been noted
quite frequently in these columns. MIR.
Dozier was born early in the nineteenth
century al La Grange, Ca, spending
many happy days OF his life, in his child
hood home. In 1879 he came north,
settling in Clinton. For number Of
years his vocation was that Of an en-
p,oyee in the saw mills. He later invest
ed his earnings in land which he placed
under cultivation, which netted him 8
good livelihood. The deceased is suryiv
ed BY daughter, Miss Missouri, and
two sons, T. u. and Sherman, who are
at home. He also leaves three sisters,
Mrs. Melissa Glanton of this city, Mrs.
James Robinson Of Lyons, and MIs.
Margaret Crosby Of La G.apge. Ga; a
brother, Richard Simpson OF this city and
| number of friends. At death deceased
was aged SO years. He was q member ol
Bethel A. M. E. church, fiom which
place the funeral was held on Sunday
afternoon at 8 o'clock, Rev. w. A. Searcy
of Moline officiating, assisted by Revs.
w. H. Speese, and P. P. Taylor. Inter.
ment taking place in Sprlngdale cemetery.
Miss Missouri DOzier and brothers
Sherman and Grant desire through the
columns OF the BYsTANDER to thank their
friends, who so heartily responded to
them, in their hour of need at the time Of
the loss of their father, Washington
Dozier.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
THE REV. DAVID RANTlNC
WILKINS
Headed Towards the Cook County Jail

Col. s. B. Turner last week had
Elder or Col. David Ranting Wilkins,
who is connected in some way or other
with the Old Church Organ, arrested
for criminal libel.
The case came up before Justice
Rhodes, s9th and State st. Tuesday,
and judging from the number of lawy-
ers the fighting Col, from Kentucky,
who sometimes totes his big revolver
around in his hip pocket, had to rep
resent him, he is fearful that he will
land in the Cook County Jail. Among
his leading attorneys, who went up
against Justice Rhodes in his behalf,
were Coils. Edward FL. Morris, Louis 3.
Anderson, who will be nominated for
county commissioner, providing Morris
can run the county convention; John
G.. Jones, the biggest Mason in the
world, and James A. Scott, late of Miss
issippi, and our good friend and highly
esteemed fellow citizen, the Rev. Abra-
ham Lincoln Murray, was on hand to
offer up spiritual advice for his bose m
friend Wilkins, who seemingly dislik, s
to have his toes held to the red hot fire.
Col. Turner was represented by Coils,
B. F. Moseley and Edward H Wright.
For more than two hours the lawyers
fought and wrangled over the libelous
matter which has appeared from time
to time in the columns of the Old
Church Organ in reference to Col.
Turner ane wife.
Once or twice it looked as though
Coils. Morris and Moseley, who were
the leading counsel on each side,
would lock horns or come to blows
right in the court room, and Justice
Rhodes was kept busy in reminding
them that they were in court of
Justice and not in Col. Bob Motifs crar
shooting resort, or words to the same
effect, Finally Col. Morris, after he
had exhausted the patience of the court
with his unheard Of objections. moved
that his client be discharged, but
Justice Rhodes, who was verj'. fair to
both sides in his rulings, shools his
head as much as to say that he had
already made up his mind to hold the
sanity and the unfrocked preacher
from Kentucky over to the Criminal
Court under a good heavy bond, and
the case was continued until p. m.
Tuesday, March 22nd, at which time
the attorneys will make their final
arguments before the court.-Chicago
Broad Ak.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
HOW ARDS NEW PRESIDENT
TO BE INAUGURATED. r.

We are in receipt of very
beautiful and unique invitation
to attend the inauguration of
Rev. John Gordon, D. D., as
president of Howard University,
Washington, D. c. Wednesday
evening March 30th, at the First
Congregational church. Among
the distinguished men to deliver
addresses are Rev. DR.. Edward
Everett Hale, chaplain of the u.
S. Senate; Dr.. VIM, L. Harris,
u. S. commissioner of education;
President Vim. H. Crogman of
Clark University, Atlanta, Ga;
President Daniel c. Gilman of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

the Carnegie Institute and Presi-
dent Charles w. Needham of
Columbia University. Howard
University is one of the institu-
tions of learning of higher educa-
ton for the Negro. 1t is under
the auspices of the Congregation
al church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Among the colorea delegates of the
United Mine Workers Of America who
are attending the miners convention
here this week are the Messers. John
Chapman, j. II. Bates, Jesse Sears, A.
Perkins, and l.. c. Carey. They rep
resent Sub District No. 2 of Buxton,
and, James James represents No. 1904
of Saylor. While the majority of the
miners of this state voted against re.
duction in wages and for strikes, but
they will accept the reduction as voted
by the national organization.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Mrs. DR.. A. &. Edwards, one of our
bright and we'll educated young We
men, was placed on the program OF the
annual convention of the Presbyterian
Mi s'onary Society which was held at
Grinuell March % and 90 1t was the
first time a colored person had been
thus honored in Iowa. She accepted
and from the hearty compli ments that
that she received from the press she
did herself much credit and our race
much benefit. Mrs. Edwards was
educated in the denomination.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

BY the death of Mrs. Onnie Burrell
in Elwood, Kansas, probably the Oldest
Negro in the state passes away. The
deceased was the mother of four chill
dren, one of whom Mrs Wilson
Hughes, is resident of our city. Mrs
Burrell was devout christian and was
loved by all who knew her. She never
forgot her God, even through slavery,
and departed this life in peace and
happiness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

The Athenian Literary and Musical
Society will give musicale Tuesday
evening March 29th, at the Union Con-
gregational church, corner of Tenth
and Park streets. Admission 10 cents
Refreshments served after the pro-
gram. Reading Miss Genevie Bell;
Guitar solo, +. E. White; Vocal solo,
E. Tracy Blag burn; Instrumental duet,
Mesdames Coalson and Hughes; Reel.
tation, Miss Ethel Stewart; Instru-
mental solo, Miss Marguerite Fields;
Vocal solo, Harry Hughes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
The Shaking of Belief.

"As one grows older" remarked
the lady with the bloom of youth on
her cheeks and the artificial frizz in
her pompadour, "one begins to lose
confidence in the people and things
one has believed SO implicitly and
trusted SO completely. Don't you
think so?" Yes" agreed the plump
bachelor. especially in the mirrors"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
Patchouli Perfume.

Patchouli, known for it's penetrating
odor, is deisYed from the leaves Of
the tropical hers, pogostemon patchou-
II. The plant in 1Nst,swild state Is
found in East India, buUsr, now also
cultivated. The supply of lsTes for
the perfume industry comes Il. My
from Java and different sections of I.
Malacca peninsula; also from Cuko,
island, near Singapore.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
lnterferes with Matrimony.

The mead of Berlin firm, finding
that one of his young women clerks
had become engaged to another mem
ber Of the staff, discharged her. The
young woman thereupon sued her for.
mer employer for the amount of her
salary for the remaining months OF the
year for which she had been engaged.
and judgment was given in her favor
on the ground that neither the be-
trothal no any slight caress could be
regarded as just cause for dismissal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

The Misses Josephine and Alice
Lagrie of Woodbine, Iowa, arrived in
our city last Friday to make this ci'y
their future home awhile, as they have
found employment. 1t is the first time
they were ever here. Their father is
the only colored man living in Wood
bine and is q blacksmith.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

=. B. Rush one Of our local lawyers,
has left our city for Indianapolis, Ind,
where he intends to enter the practice.
His leave was q surprise to most people.
but he had some trou BILE with his
wife, which, perhaps led him to make
a change. He has lived in this state
about five years where he has practice.
He came from Kansas here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
Mental Trim Requisite.

A man who wants to do his best
must keep himself in mental trim. II
he would achieve the highest success
he must be correct thinker. He
cannot think discord, and bring har-
monious conditions into his business.
His wrong thought will honeycomb
and undermine has prospects in lifo.-
London Answers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

We received letter from our old
friend and Des Moines boy, j. Edward
Mosiey of Halena, Mont, while he has
taken unto himself one of Montana's
fair damsels and doing well, yet he
says Iowa is the best state in the union
and he hopes sometime to again num-
Der his residence in the Hawkeye state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
overcones Ho,d.un Men.

Three Partisan "apaches," or "hooli-
gans.' recently set on a man who was
taking his wife home after a perform
ance at the Odeon 1t chanced that
the man was a professor of savate--
hand and foot boxing the
roughs were insensible when the
police took them away.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

The 81. B. S. will meet with Mrs. J.
P. Hamilton, 7O6 Walker street, next
Thursday the 3lst. All members are
requested to be present as there is
business of Importance to be transact
ed, also election of officers. BY order
of the president, Mrs. L. R. Palmer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

An unusual honor was given a color
ed man last Tuesday during the ses-
sion of the mine operators convention.
Mr. Edwin Perry war called from the
hall and he selected Mr.. j. III. Bates to
preside during his absence, which the
latter did in very dignified manner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
To Strike cornu Medal,

A provisional committee, including
more than fifty members of the In
stitute of France, has been formed
with the object of commemorating
the scientific work of the late Prof. A
Cornu by means of medal struck for
that purpose. D.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Mr., and Mrs. Adam Dixon, who met
with quite loss few weeks ago by
being burnt out, has rebuilt their
house, adding one more room making
it six rooms now, and moved into 1t
this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
How She STONED the checx

ri sometimes think that if | had
my way in the matter would make
i! a law that women should not haze
bank books" said the tired-looking
cashier. Some Of their mistakes
would put sensible schoolboy to
shame. Among the checks handed
In to me to-day was one for quite a
large amount which The woman who
drew 1t out had signed Your loving
Carrie"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
An Amendment.

Small Edna was repeating tho
Lords Prayer after her mother one
evening aud wien she reached the
part relating to the request for our
daily bread she paused and said:
Mamma, hadn't 90 better tell Dod
zat | like jam on it, too?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Mr. A. C. Rankin. the molder orator
from Pennsylvania, who has spent this
winter in Iowa in the temperance
cause, will preach next Sunday morn
ing at Union Congregational church,
corner Tenth and Park streets, at 1890.
Everybody should come out early to
hear. this eloquent divine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
Air.Tjuht Dust Packages.

The municipal regulations of Berlin
insist that refuse, ashes and all that Is
generally though inaccurately sum-
married. by the term dust should
be carried through the streets in air
tight receptacles. ......:..-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

The Olive Branch Whist Club met at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Cousins
Wednesday rnight, who served an
elegant lunch to the club members
Next week the club will meet with Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Graves, at which time
the regular monthly prizes will be
awarded to those having won the most
games. 80
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

A large number of the members OF
the Progressive club of Highland Park
AMI their friends were pleasantly
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. George
Lewis at reception, gived by the club
at their home, Thursday evening OF
last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
TRANSPARENT Umbrellas.

Transparent umbrellas are novelty
in London. The substance of which
they are made has the color OF ivory,
and it's constitution is a secret of the
inventor. Collisions are thus render.
ed unlikely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
Bohemian SUGAR Prices.

The Bohemian sugar manufacturers
are complaining bitterly Of the contin-
ued fall in the price of sugar, which
will make reduction of the produc-
ton of beet-root necessary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Mrs. w. Y. Yates of Lake Park enter
tanned a large number of her friends
last Sunday in honor of her husbands
birthday. The table was decorated
with carnations and smilax. Dinner
was served at 4:3O o'clock. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

When in Charlton, Ia, stop
with Mrs. M. A. Shelton for
good rooms and meals, two and
half blocks south of the depot,
across from the foundry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Hon. A. b. Cummins, governor OF
Iowa, is very sick this week at his
beautiful home on West Grand avenue.
At this writing he is some better and
his friends feel hopeful.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
Indigestion From Street Organ.

InuIgeStIon From a Street organ.
An Italian organ grinder was recent
ly fined eight shillings in London
police court for persisting in grind
ing his instrument of torture" while
one, Miss Brown, described as Tit
erary lady" was trying to finish her
lunch.' The plaintiff held that the
playing gave her violent indtges-
tiOn," .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
Russian Subsidies.

Russian steamers plying between
ports in European Russia and those in
the far East receive from the govern
ment subsidy equal to the dues paid
by the steamer for passage through
the Suez canal-$17O a ton ......
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Order your Easter flowers now from
Morris Blair Floral Co., 600 Walnut
street. Large stock Of all kinds home
grown flowers, Of the finest quality,
with reasonable prices.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Mr.. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde and daugh-
ter Ada, and Jefferson Logan were in
the legislature delegation that visited
the State University at Iowa City last
Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Henry Tibbs of Denver who was
called here by the serious illness of his
father, returned to that city Tuesday
evening,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25
Meant Mo Harm.

A Hindoo barrister, pleading his
clients case in court, said to the
judge: 81 seek only to place my boz
of contention firmly in your honora
eye"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Referred to Eye and Ear Infirmary.
1t is not easy to explain why
white cat with blue eyes is deaf but
this seems to be rule with few ex-
ceptfons.-Our Animal Friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Mrs. Peter Bass returned to her
home in Give last Friday after spend.
ing two weeks in the city with her
daughter, Mrs. j. w. Jackson and
other relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-25

Order your Easter flowers now from
Morris. Blair Floral Co., 600 Walnut
street. Large stock of all kinds home
grown flowers, of the finest quality
with reasona bic prices.