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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04
RESULTS OF COUNTY PRIMARIES

The most exciting and perhaps
greatest political contest for congress.
sional honors ever waged in Iowa end
ed last Monday at the primaries when
Congressman John A. T. Hull, the
present incumbent, was renominated
SO far as Polk county is concerned by
a very large majority over Judge S. +.
Pronty. He received about 600 more
votes and about 80 more delegates
than Judge Prouty. The results even
surprised everybody, for even the en-
,thusiast thought the contest would be
much closer than it was while a
week before the primaries the senti-
ment was for Prouty, but in the last
few days there were things which op-
Grated against Mr.. Prouty. However.
it was great victory for the Hull
men. The rest of the county ticket
was nominated as follows: For county
auditor, Lew Burnett; for clerk CT
court, B. F. Coffin; for recorder. Mrs.
Frank Dodson; for county attorney,
Jesse A. Miller; for member of board
of supervisors, Frank Morris, West
Des Moines. and Andy Groves. for
East Des Moines;I for justice OF the
peace, West Des Moines, F. A. Dun
can and Zell Roe; constables, c. s.
Kingman and o.. C. Riddle; East Des
Moines. justice of the peace, Fritz
Heinz and VIM. Christv; constables,
John Daily and Ed Sunhurg.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

1 On Friday night Feb. 26 the Odd
Fellows and sisters OF Ruth gave one
of the most unique and yet gorgeous
private entertainment ever given in
the history of the order. From the
walls and cealing beautiful streamers
and pictures of prominent men were
artistically hung, gas lights were
shaded with beautiful colored globes,
under which table 30 fleet long, deco
rated with fine linen and fresh flowers,
was laden with all kinds of roast fowls
salads and delicies that 60 to heighten
ones appetite. Previous to the feast
the following program was rendered:
Master. of ceremonies, acting NJ. g., E.
$. Morgan; continuous phonograph
selections were furnished by P. N. F.,
Harry McCraven and j. w. Black;
Prayer by Robert Rakes; address of
the evening by Luther Fl. s. Brown. P.
N. r., subject, "The relation Of the
Odd Fellows to the sisters of Ruth"
response by Sister M. Bollins, 81. H. of
R. $40 history of the order in America
by P. N. F. Lucion Brown; closing re-
marks E. s. Morgan; table blessing, P.
N F., Robt Hearts
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04
MOLINE GLEANINGS.

Mrs. James LigonS and Mrs. Josiah
Bowman OF Rock Island wers visiting
Mrs. R. H. Pollard and Mrs. J. l..
Jones Monday.
Mrs. jeff Thompson Of Muscatire
arrived in Moline last Thursday to ar
range to give the cantc,.a of "Delsnaz.
zars Feast" for the church, but ow-
ing to the sudden illness of her moth
er. Mrs. P. Town1ey of Muscatne, she
was called home. She was accompan-
led by her sister-in-law, Mrs. R. Phoe-
nix. W. Iii.
Mr.. Chas. Jones of Chicago arrived
in Moline Saturday morning to visit
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Jones,
and his sister, Mrs. r. H. Pollard.
Saturday evening at $3.50; at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Richmond Terrell of Rock Island,
took place the wedding of their daugn-
ter, Leanna Adelaide, to Charles T.
Jones of Chicago. The Rev. D. l..
McNary of the Presbyterian church
officiating in the presence of small
company of relatives. Owing TO the
serious illness of the BRIDES mother
it was quiet affair. Just Def ore the
ceremony took place the brides aunt
Mrs. Fry of Alabama, arrived unex
pectedly. The bride wore dress Of
white albotross trimmed in lace and
APPLIQUE and the couple were unat-
tended. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones are o:
prominent families in the twin cities
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04
NOTHING TOO SMALL 70 STEAL.
City Merchant Complains Of the
Prevalence OF Dishonesty.

-N# gISSdiSHCe OI 0iSnOneSIys
"The old saying that nothing is too
small to steal is exemplifed in our
business" said manufacturer Of
custom.made clothing. "Our thread
gives us lots of trouble. We have to
keep a wetchful eye upon 1t. The
case In which It is kept is under the
supervision Of our most trusted EN-.
ploye. II he chose to be dishonest
he could rob US Of 5000 q year and
we would be none the wiser. We
would, perhaps, notice that we were
using more thread than usual, but
the excess might be attributed to
other causes.
we have to check out every spool
We give to our tailors. Even at this
we are IN danger Of having cheaper
grade substituted. The difference in
the price Of the spools may be only
one or two cents, but 1t offers temp
tation 1t the scheme can be worked
on large scale Some years ago
we were forced to the conclusion that
. fence was being operated to dis
pose of stolen thread. The spools
were sold by peddlers from house to
house. This suspicion caused large
establishments to have each spool
stamped with dyes which, cut into the
wood, stating that the thread was
stolen from such, and such a shop.
the name Of which was stamped on
the spool" IA ..,,5.st..5 .E
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04
CEDAR RAPIDS

One Of the saddest accidents hap.
pened last Monday morning to Miss
Adah Stewart. While operating the
mangle.-in the laundry department OF
the Grand hotel her finger was caught
causing her hand to be crushed up as
far as the wrist. Amputation will per
haps be necessary.
Little Forest Martin was badly
burned last week by having a pot Of
boiling tea fall on him. He is doing
as well as may be expected under the
circumstances, but will probably be an
invalid for some time.
Mrs. Daisy Martin has been called
to the bedside of a sick brother in
Bedford.
The rally books were turned in
Sunday and a good sum was realized.
At the J. s.. Y. Club last week the
yearly report was read by the secre-
tary, giving the clubs some pleasing
results of the past years work. At
the close of the meeting the presi-
dent read her plan of club work for
the ensuing term. Under this the club
expects to accomplish more financi-
ally and Intellectually than in the
past. 4
Mother Englemans is improving
nicely. ...a
Mrs. Claire is reported not SO we'll.
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NUPTIAL.

The marriage of T. P. Mahammitt
to Miss Helen Bradley, of Battle Creek,
Mich, is announced. This happy event
took place Thursday Feb. 25lh. Mr..
and Mrs. Mahammitt are expected
home Saturday. Omaha Enterprise.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. p. Nahammitt pass
ed through our city last Friday enroute
to their future home at Omaha. They
spent few hours with MIR. and Mrs.
h. Gould while here. The groom is
editor of the above named paper and is
a very influential politician of that
city, also q prominent Mason. The
bride lived in this city several months
more than year ago, and was visiting
here when they secured the marriage
license Wednesday of last week, as
stated by us in our last issue. 1t af-
fords us much pleasure Bro. Maham-
mitt to extend our congratulations to
you and your wife; may you live long
and enjoy prosperous and happy
married life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

Rev. O. A. Johnson, pastor of the
Burns M E. church,, will finish his
pastoral year next Sunday at he
church on Eleventh aud Crocker, and
will leave next Monday for the annual
conference to be held in Kansas City,
Mo-, next week; Rev.. johnson has
made great success considering the
many draw backs and hardships, that
he had to meet with to get his church
in good standing. He has started his
new church and has it nearly COM
pleted, which, when finished, will be
one of the best and most substantial
colored churches ia our city, and Rev.
johnson deserves the credit. His
congregation and friends hope that he
will be returned to finish up the work
so we'll begun.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

finest affair ever given at the head OF
the lakes. Much credit is due Miss
Anna Harris, president. and Mrs. Geo
Wade, VINO with the assistance of the
I other members worked so faithfully to
| make the reception a success. The
| society now has twenty-one members
Mrs. tred Johnson is confined to
the house with illness at this writing
Rev. Wade is preparing an enter.
tainment to be given the 30tn OF
! March in commemoration of the 18th
| amendment. He will be ably assisted
! by the white churches of the city.
Speeches will be delivered by some
| OF the leading attorneys Of Superior
| (white). Duluth people will also as
sist. it will be held at the German
club hall and Broadway street. Ad-
| mission 25 cents.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. B. Brown of Du-
luth were callers at the A. M. e.
church parsonage Friday evening.
The Ladies Industrial circle will
meet at the parsonage Thursday after
noon.
Rev. Wade and wife were calling on
friends in Duluth Saturday.
Misses Ada and Amy Fogg attended
the Odd Fellows entertainment in Du.
luth Monday evening. They report
an excellent time.
The ladies of the A. M. E.. church
are holding cottage prayer meetings.
DR.. Searles, pastor of the East End
Methodist church (white), has asked
Rev. Wade to fill his pulpit during
his absence of three weeks vacation
about the last of April. He will 90 SO
supplying their church in the morning
and his own in the evening. BY this
you see that superior is not a preJu-
diced town. 4
Mrs. Jas. Dickson is still confined to
the house with illness. His many
friends are hopeful of his recovery.
Every one predicts an early spring
for Superior, as the winter has been
long cold one. We hope their pre-
dictions will prove true.
We must congratulate the editor of
the Bystander and his wife for nav
ing one of the prettiest babies in an
International contest. little Miss Enoia
V. We should all feel as proud us
they, and can only say she looks very
much like the editor himself.
Messrs. Huff and Kilgoe have gone
to St. Paul to reside indefinitely.
Quite number of strange young
men are in the city. Superior has ar
abundance of young men. Now if we
could just get in few more young
ladies our city would be mora like VIC
would have it. All young ladies WOO
would like to emigrate and are looking
for husband, come to Superior. We
have room for a few more. I'll assure
them if they once come to the head
of the lakes they will not leave.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

Mr.. Jones Is an accomplished painter
and is at present employed in lne
Weber Wagon Works Of Chicago. He
served In the. Spanish American war
as a member Of the Moline naval re.
serves. His bride is native of Rock
Island and Is an accomplished musi.
clan and was for four years the or
ganist Of the United Presbyterian
church. The wedding supper was CIV
en- at the home of the groom's parents
Mrs. j. L. Jones and Mrs. r. H. Poi.
lard serving. The groom le.r SUNDAY
night for Chicago to resume his work.
The bride will remain in Rock Island
until her mothers health is imor wed,
when she will join her husband. They
received many nice presents, among
them nice array of Hlviland china
dishes The friends Of the tri-clties
wish them much joy and happiness.
Mr.. Robert Bradley arrived Monday
morning from Kalamazoo, Mich,
where he has been visiting relatives
and friends. He reports an excellent
time.
I Sunday was our quarterly meeting.
The presiding elder, Thompson, of
Chicago was present. Mr.. Boyd Of
Davenport preached at the afternoon
service. A glorious time was had both
spiritually and financially.
Mrs. Chas. Lewis of Davenport WIS.,
tied at the home of Mrs. Phoenix Sun
day.
Saturday evening number Of
friends of Mrs. j. w. Ingham swooped
down upon her and took possession OF
the house for a few hours. A grand
time was had by all present.
Mr.. R. Phoenix was very pleasantly
surprised Monday evening, it being his
birthday. He received a number of
presents and all had a nice time. It
was his first birthday for eight Years.
Mrs. Lee Hart has returned home
from the hospital, where she has been
very Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04
eALEsBuRG, ILL, NEWS.

Mrs. Sadie Harris entertained the
Autumn Leaf club last week and she
proved herself to be an excellent en-.
tertainer. Eighteen members were
present and four visitors. Mrs. Yula
Bates of Davenport was present. After
short program lunch was. served in
grand style. All went home feeling
they had a good time. Mrs. Lewis
Lyons will entertain this week. L..
Mrs. J. B. Evans, who has been
troubled with her eyes several years,
is not we'll at this writing. Some OF
the good, kind friends, Mrs. E. Carter
and others, remembered her with a
nice little donation last week., OF
which she is very grateful. be-,
The Second Baptist church Installed
their pastor, Rev. G. D. Douglas, Sab
bath. Both churches united, Baptist
and Methodist, in welcoming him to
our city.
Rev. Anderson, D. D., of Springfield,
I'LL, preached morning and evening
In the afternoon lovely program
was rendered by the choir. They sang
several anthems. Greeting from the
white Baptist church by Rev. Aitchi.
son. Solo, Mrs. Stella Lyon Bolder;
greeting from A. M. E. church by Rev
J. H. Ferrihee.
Mrs. Ada Davis, church clerk, gave
the welcome address in behalf of the
church. Miss Laura Richardson spoke
in behalf of the Sunday school. ]. A
Howerton for deacon board. J. G.
Carter for the trustees. Response by
Rev. C. D. Douglas, which was to the
point in every respect. He comes tc
the church highly recommended. AL
join in wishes of success.
The Allen Guards of the A. M. =
church gave a leap year social last
Thursday evening. This club assists
the trustees of the church. :.
Rev. Chas. M. Sheldon, author OF
"In His Steps," preached at the Cen
trail church Sunday morning and even
ing to hundreds of people. Writer
had the pleasure of hearing him Sab
bath evening. She, in company witt
Mrs Emma Kidd Ward and KimbreW
were so, carried away with the
tnought of hearing the man who hat
written such an excellent book, thai
they found themselves in the churcl
an hour before time and when the!
come to they said the next time I e
to church will know the time.
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Rev. DR.. w. H. Jordon of Peoria, Ill,
who is here visiting his son lawyer
Jordon, will preach Sunday morning
at Union Congregational church, Tenth
and Park. DR.. Jordon is a retired
minister, having preached Congrega-
tionalism for the past so years, and
was the Illinois delegate Of the Con-
gregational church to meet in, the
Council OF Churches in Pittsburg, Pa,
to augment the Methodist, Protestant,
United Brethren and Congregational
churches into one christian organiza.
ton. Sunday is communion day. All
are invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

m 'nts, littlenest of heart, and
microscopic conceptions, make
them unable to see anything good
in any Negro, or the least evil
dence of high plane of civiliza-
ton for him. Men of this class,
we believe, as far as they are able
to see, are sincere in their opposi-
ton to the Negro, just as some in
the days of Christ declared that
mo good thing could come out
of Nazareth But when it comes
to considering the opposers of
the Negro of the Tilman aud
Vardaman stripe, the scene
changes, and we are face to face
with that green-eyed, wilful
prejudice, such as should only
characterize those of the lowest
grades of creation, and not the
occupants of the high and houor-
ed positions of United States
Senator and Governor of a state.
These positions are emblematic
of craftsmanship, culture and in
telligence, but the public utter
ances Of Tilltnat1 aud Vardman
on the Negro, show that both
have been placed in positions of
which they are incapable, by fact
and reason as we'll as Intelligence
an craftsmanship, and we connot
be made believe that they repre-
sent the yeomanry of their re-
spective states.
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KNEW HIS OWN rERRAPlN
virsinian ldentifi cd IL BY Ito Peculiar
5r.&} Expression.


"Tidewater Virginia." said Mr.. e.
L. White OF Lancaster, Va, at the
Shoreham recently, 'is the most de.
Iightful and wonderful country in. the
world. Everything that heart can wish
or the appetite can fancy is produced
from the. fertile fields and the great
rivers that traverse them on their way
to the bay. Nothing ever surpassed
her oysters, her fish, her ducks, her
liamond-back terrapins.
"The terrapin farming" he contin'
ued, "is a remarkable business and
very lucrative. But it requires a large
outlay of capital and great deal OF
labor. Each owner Of a 'farm'-as the
little water front fenced in for the
purpose is called-zealously guards his
domain and resents the slightest en-.
croachment by a neighbor or stranger.
And a curious thing about it Is that
these men engaged in the business
have learned to know their own terra
pins by the expression of their faces.
Not long ago negro boy was arrested
in one of the lower counties in the
Rappahannock river for stealing o
diamond back and he was convicted
upon the testimony of the owner, who
swore point blank that the said ter.
rapin was his, and was stolen from
his farm because he recognized the
aforesaid terrapin by its individual
expression Of countenance, which ha
had studied for years.
"He stated also that all his terra.
pins had the same smile and gentle
look out of the quiet eyes; that he
would know them ct once anywhere
among all the terrapins Of the world.
tell you, sir, Tidewater Virginia IL
wonder r."--Washington Post.
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Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Birney entertain
ed at dinner Sunday in honor Of I. e.
Barton.

Married in our city las Saturday
evening, Mr.. BENZ. Mitchell of this
city to Miss Rexsell Thornton Of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa Only few friends
were present tc witness the ceremony,
which was performed by Rev. T. L.
Griffith OF Corinthian Baptist church.
They intend to make Des Moines their
home. The groom is one of our good,
steady reliable young men and we with
his many friends wish them success
and happiness on their life joarney.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

The discontinuance of the Barrios
Diamond Company in our city forces
the sale Of some fine jewelry at less
than cost Of manufacture. While this
great sacrifice sale has been going on
for several weeks, the prettiest pieces
are nearly all gone. yet the company
has put that down last week still low
er at the uniform price of only 50
which formerly sold at $500. Now is
your last chance, so go at once as they
will be all gone. See their large ad
elsewhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

] am very sorry that my stay was so
short at home this time that could
not have the pleasure of shaking the
hands of number of my old friends,
but this was business trip and the
business is over and we have the
victory, and yet we are friends just the
same; good bye. T. E. BARTON.
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DR.. A. G. EDWARDS.
Physician and Surgeon.
OWA PHONE 1881 MUTUAL PHONE 400
{Ofice> Miles Drug Store
to 10 q. m.
Orr1oa HouRs:} 2 to p. m.
to Up. m.
Office SIS Park Street.
SETTLERS RATES TO MINNESOTA
AND DAKOTA.

The Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R..
will place on sale each Tue sday during
March and April one way excursion
tickets for the benefit of settlers at
very low rate. Through trains daily to
St Paul making direct connections in
Union Depot with Northern Lines,
giving only one change of cars.
For details asto rates etc, apply to
agents or address A. B. Cults, q. P. g.
T. A, Minneapolis, MINI.
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SUPERIOR, WIS. BUGETARIAN:

SUPERIOR, WIS. BUGETARIAN: :
One of the swellest affairs. Of the
season was the reception given by the
Light House" Literary society at the
"A. M. E. church, Thursday evening,
February 25, in honor of members and
friends of the church. The hours
were from $3.50 to 1890 p. m. The
auditorium and lecture room were
beautifully decorated in green, white
and red. Various draperias adorned
the walls. About one hundred and
3 fifty guests were present. "A large
number came over from Duluth.
Phonograph music was enjoyed
throughout the evening. After a Sc
lect program was rendered menu
was served in three courses by the
Hotel Superior walters in full dress
who are members of, the socity. Every
one expressed themselves as being
highly entertained, saying IL was the
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THE BLACK HILLS.
The Richest Hundred Square Miles in
the World.

The Black Hills. in the southwestern
Part os the state Of South Dakota, pro-
duce one-third of the gold found in the
Uuited States, and are said TO be the
richest one hundred square miles in the
world. The new booked on the Black
Hills has been issued by the North
Western Line. with fine detailed map
of this wonderful region. Send four
cents in stamps for copy of the booklet
to w. B. KNIsKERN, p. T. M. Chicago &
North. Western R'y, Chicago, Ill.
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. COLONISTS RATES TO WASH
INGTON. OREGON. ETC.

The Minneapolis & st. Louis r. F.
will sell daily during March and april
one way excursion tickets to portland,
Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane, Helena,
Butte and other points III the North.
west at extremely low rates. Through
trains to st. Paul and Mime apolis
daily, making direct connections in
Union Depot with through trains 10
the Coast, giving but one change OF
cars. r.,.s
Rates and full particulars furnished
on application TO agents, or address A.
B. Cults, &. P. s. 7. A., Minneapolis,
MINI. &
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

Mr. Thomas E. Barton, who has Just
been here from Washington, D. c., mas
invented and just got his patent
through the patent office, inyenting a
school and business mans book car
rying case, so the books will no. De
so exposed to the stormy weather or
burning heat. 1t is a very simple yet
handy concern. Therefore Des MONIES
can boast Of having another colored
inventor. sIslsI aIa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

The Olive Branch Whist Club met at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs, G. q. Cousin
last Wednesday evening, and were
entertained by Mrs. M. L. Holmes who
was an agreeable hostess. Next week
Miss Janey Ramey will entertain the
club members at Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Woods, sl1 Eleventh street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

Miss Marie Bell gave party last
Tuesday evening at her home on Nine.
teenth street. There were about 20 of
her young friends present and after
listening to a literary program, they
organized themselves into church
literary club. The next meeting will
be held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
e. w. Hughes, 939, w. Eleventh street,
next Wednesday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04
How She Signed the Cheek.

II sometimes think that If had
my way In the matter would make
!. law that women should not hara
bank books" said the tired looking
cashier. Some of their mistakes
would put q oensible schoolboy to
shame. Among the checks handed
In to me to-day was one for quite a
large amount which the woman who
drew It out had signed Your loving
Carrie"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04

The list of colored delegates to the
county republican convention Satur-
day are as follows: John L. Thomp-
son, Second ward; J. B. Rush and
Douglas Patterson, Third ward; Geo.
Wilson, Ed McAfee and Henry Sheel-
ey. Fourth ward; Geo. Logan and Rev.
]. o. Winbush from Sixth ward. All
are Prouty delegates except one. Mr..
Al Rivers was judge in the Second
of the Third ward.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-03-04
.,c.s.& s. N, w. .RY.

,C.s,& N, w. RY.- C.. s. N. w, ,RY.
- a5t -t E@5 5t,,s $ &G rs Is I1st
|, Special reduced one way rates" on
sale to points in California, Washing.
i On, Oregon, British Columbia, Nevada
/; 1aho. Montana, Utah, Colorado and
Wyoming. Daily March 1st to April
3Oth, 1904. Callor write L. F. Berry.
! General Agent, G.. & N. w. Ry.,- 4o1
Walnut street, Des .Moines, Iowa.