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Los Angeles herald., 1905-04-30
FAIR CO-EDs TIRE
OF OPPOSITE SEX
RESOLVE NOT TO WASTE ANY
TIME WITH MEN
FORM "OLD MAIDS" LEAGUE
Henceforth, Declare Young Women
of Occidental, Tears and Plead
ines of Youthful Swain Will
Go Unheeded
FORM "OLD MAIDS" LEAGUE
What Men?
All, then-No men.
Amen.

With this for a slogan, coupled with
a determination to never, never have
anything to do with men, thirty of the
fairest of the Occidental co-eds have
formed an Old Maids league and
henceforth the tears and the pleadngs
of the youthful swain will go unheaded.
Independence is the rule today, tomor-
row and, yes, forever more.
1t matters not bit that these par
ticular young women have none of
those qualities usually attributed to the
old maid. They are determined and
that ends it. AS yet none of them have
succeeded in developing abnormal fond
ness for cats, a crop of wrinkles or a
hankering after tea and solitude. On
the contrary they are determined to
have all the fun that can be had, only
the unfortunate boys are not to share
in 1t.
College students of the male persua-
sion have fallen beneath the ban.
Whether they have done anything to
bring themselves so much disfavor his
tory does not relate, but rumor is cur
rent that these same young men are
not gifted with a fitting appreciation
of the charms of co-eds and thus the
edict.
Want No Escorts
The girls have resolved henceforth
to appear at public functions and at
college affairs in a body. Their first
appearance was made recently, when
thirty members attended the oratorical
contest given in the college chapel. The
first four front rows We're reserved by
them, and after the larger part of the
audience had been seated the "old
(young) maids" filed in, one by one,
and marched to the front of the au-
ditorium.
They were greeted with smiles, but
the audience refrained from making
any open demonstration until the sub
ject of the last speakers Grafton was
announced.
"Wanted-A Man" read the chair
man and then the climax came.
Cheers and handclapping from every
side of the room and all eyes We're
turned on the four front rows. The
"old maids" with dignity BETTING their
determination never moved a muscle
at least not then.
When the judges had made their
awards and the company had disband-
ed then came the time for the girls.
In the seclusion OF the home of one
of the members, seated around table
laden with good things to eat, they
talked 1t all over, the league and the
boys and other things. Then, not con-
tent with merely talking it, they gave
vent to their enthusiasm by giving the
slogan of the club over and over until
the room rang with mo men" and
amen"
1t is rumored that the Old Maids
league will appear at another function
very soon and 1t is definitely announced
that "old maids row" will be a per-
manent institution in the chapel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

tons institute at Tuskegee, Ala,
Alberta Keith and Ophelia Web
ster left for the south with the
intention of entering the institute
and there fitting themselves to be
teachers.
Alberta Keith lives at Mt.
Pleasant and is graduate of the
Soldiers Orphans home at Daven-
port. Ophelia Webster is the
daughter of Des Moines man
and is graduate of the indus
trial school at Mitchellville.
Miss Webster learned stenog-
raphy at Mitchellvi]le. She spent
twelve years in the institution.
She showed a remarkable apti-
tude for mathematics and during
the temporary absence of a teach
er recently she heard the classes
in this study at the school. Her
father is a coal miner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
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SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The revival meeting at the A. NJ. L.
church closed last Friday with one con-
version and the members spiritually re.
vived. ~,
Revival meeting started at the Mt.
Zion Baptist church Sunday evening and
will last for several weeks Rev. Bingley
of Omaha. Neb.. will arrive 10 the city
Monday to assist Rev. Nj. j. Burton in the
work.
The improvement society OF the A. NJ.
+. church met with Mrs Sadie Norris
Thursday afternoon.
MIR. arrry Jewell has been oLtined to
his bed Ior the past week with kidney
trouble. II
Mr.. and Mrs. William Moon left Sun
day for Buxton to reside. We regret
very much to have them leave u.s.
Those on the sick list are namely, Mes.
danes Polly Jewell, Anna Washington,
and little Angelne sutton.
Mr.. Lewis of Creston Park has moved
out in the country to raise hogs
The Silver Leaf club planned surprise
o the pastor Of Mt. Zion Bap ptist church.
Kov NJ J. Burton, at the church last
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

The Old Folks Jubilee concert was
given at the A. NJ. +. church on Friday
night to a large audience. The music
was under the direction of Mrs. Luella
Shelton. The program consisted OF plan.
tation melodies, drills and recitatlons
Ice cream was served at the close OF the
concert Twenty dollars were cleared
from the entertainment.
The following officers were elected for
the Y, p C. f. of the A. NJ. +. church
last Sunday evening: President, Miss
Eliz abeth Hawkins; Vice President. Miss
Myra McCracken; Secretary, MISS lone
Mason; Assistant Secretary, Miss Garry
McCracken; Treasurer, Mrs, Bessie Clark
Organist, Miss Nora Harris.
Mrs. Nora Carter who has been con
fined to her room for some time with an
attack of rheumatism is improving
An old fashion spelling match will DO
given at the Second Baptist church on
Thr rsdsy night,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
kEokuk NOTES.

Revival meetings are in progress q.
Pilgrim Rest Baptist church. Rev. Green
the pastor is in charge Of the meetings.
The young mems lecture club was we'll
attended Sunday, Afternoon at the A. NJ. Il.
church. One Of the features OF the pro-
gram was the music furnished BY Whit
ties orchestrs. Their two steps and
walzes being of higher quality
The Parish Aid society gave pan cake
supper at Association bali which was
success. ....
Mr., B. l.. Anderson and family and
Mrs. NJ I. Fields are expected home
Thursday night.
Mr.. Hugh Hoskins and wife Of Chicago
are here visiting their parents.
The Cleve Circle will meet at the home
of Mrs. George Jones next Wednesday
afternoon at 5 o'clock.
Yhe Bethel choir will give an entertain
ment ut the A. M. Z. church the 10Th.
Mr. Davis gave Japanese drill last
Thursday night at the A. M. K. church,
which was success.
Miss Carrie 0oines Is i'll at her home
on Franklin street.
Rev. Bowls, state missionary, was in
the city last week and preached at tn,
Seventh Street Baptist church. He was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs John Thomas
and taken tea Monday evening at hr.
aud Mrs. Vim. Dixon on Sixth avenue.
Mrs. Benthan, sister Of MIR. Dan
Anderson, is reported no better at this
writing, We Ill hope there will be
change for the better in short time.
The +. f. II. WoMans club held q very
interesting meeting Friday with Mrs. w.
II. Dixon. Several topics were discussed
BY the different members. Special meet
ing called Tuesday to take up the work
sent out by the Social Purity committee
The club will give progressive tea
Thursday evening March 10; starting
from the home OF Mrs Belts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Tuesday evening, being his thirty ninth
birtaday. CASTE number of his friends
and old associates we're present to help
him celebrate. A literary program was
rendered in the early part OF the evening.
after " which two course luncheon VAS
Sc, we'd by the ladies Of the club. Short
addresses were given by most all present.
At the end Of the evening he was present.
ed with tokens Of friendship BY many Of
the participants. May he live to see
many more such birthdays.
Mr.. Chas. Carter has joined his family
again after being absent from the city for
year
Mrs. Carry Curtiey who went to the
Samaritan hospital two weeks ago is re-
ported to be doing nicely.
Mr.. Lewis Smith of Yankton, s. D. has
info med me that he expects to leave the
the first OF April to live on his claim at
Bondsteel. S. d. We insert this item SO
many Of his friends may know OF his
work. He was lucky enough to win it.
and now he is p!ucky enough to live on
it. He has needed that saying, "Go ou.
west, young man 60 west"
The ladies ofthe improvement society
will give chitterlirg supper the A. N.
K. church Tuesday evening tor the benefit
OF the trustees
The chicken pie supper given last
Thursday by the Thimble club Of the Mt.
Zion Baptist church was 8 good success
socially and financially.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

already said that they would
rather suffer reduction than to
allow Negro suffrage. We hardly
think so, for they are now oppos-
ing Observation-Disclosures, Williams
Money and German and many
other Southern leaders are fight
ing it now-then you must re-
member the South would not
allow the Negro counted out when
he was slave. They even
counted three-fifths of their slaves
The Reformer says, ''if redue-
tion be made the Republicans
would be satisfied, because they
would have more power and it
would lessen the Negro power in
the North.' While Republican
politicians might take advantage,
but the broad minded statesman
would not for moment do such
thing; even admit that, would
you not rather your friends to be
benefited then our enemies to get
the benefit of our numbers? The
South derives power in congress
now from us. We would prefer
the North to have the prepon-
dence of our power. The South
practice fraud in stuffing the bal
lot box till we stopped them; they
practiced shotgun and intimida-
tiou till we stopped that, and
they are nullyfing the federal
constitution to disfranchise us;
therefore brother Informer let US
punish them for their act by the
prescribed law laid down for the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
SUPERIOR, WIS.,, BUoeErARlAr

SUPERIOR, WIS.,, BUDGETARiAN.
Wr are not asleep up here. but enjoy.
ing the lovely Spring weather. which is
something very unusu,.l for this time Of
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Morgan had
the sad misfortune to lose their infant
daug hter, Luretta, who died on the 4th
inst. and was buried on Sunday; Rev.
Wade officiating.
The oyster supper given by Mrs. Ogles.
by and Mr.. Ewing for benefit Of pastor
was u success; neat sum was realized.
Miss Josephine Vaughn left this week
for home in st. Paul after lengthy visit
With her sister, Miss Claudia Vaughn.
Mrs. W. b. Richardson of Duluth spent
the day with Mrs. Wade last Tuesday.
Prayer meetings continued from house
to h ,use, and are of much benefit to thoss
who attend. This week the meeting will
be held At the home ol Mrs A. Oldham,
Winter street
w. A. Lavert was taken to st. Marys
hos spital SATURDAY. in a precsrious cOndi.
dition. He is suffering with complica.
tioH of diseases.
Mrs g. f. Dickson is much improved
alter an attack OF the La Grippe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
EDITORIALS.

The Detroit Reformer last week
took some exceptions to our edi-
torial on "Shall Southern Repre-
sentatives be Reduced" He said
that the Iowa State Bystander
editorial had him converted until
the last sentance we uttered.
wherein we said that we favored
any elective restriction that would
apply equally to all classes, re-
gardless of race, color or previous
condition of servitude. There he
says our statement is inconsistent
with the other statements. What
we ment TO convey was that we
would not object or oppose, an
educational qualification should
the South pass such a bill, if it
applied to all people alike, using
no subterfuges-such as the
grandfather clause or words prior
to 1860, etc. We would accept
such qualification (although we
believe that any elective restric-
ton would be violation of the
amendment. if il was
tested by the supreme court.
The Reformer further says that
the Southern Governors have
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

of the colored newspapers, that
was once democratic, and said
that his other Z appointments be-
fore he was elected was for po-
litical purposes, and after he was
elected he would not appoint any
more colored men. That state
1nent is not true and the falsity
of it is now seen. Then again
there has been fewer lynchings
i1f the South within the last six
months than any similar period
since 1878. What does all this
mean? It means that this nation
now has real true man at the
head of affairs who is brave, loyal
and true to all his subjects.
Thus far he has selected and still
have some more good colored men
to appoint with such strong
band of true race men as Colonel
Pledger of Georgia, Colonel Lewis
of Louisiana, DR.. Crun of South
Carolina, Mr.. Ruckerof Mississ-
ippi, VIM. Lewis of Massachusetts
Chas. Anderson of New York,
Harry Cummins Of Maryland, w.
d. Powell of Rhode Island and
Prof. Richard T. Greener of
Washington, D. c. We need not
fear for the future. Never again
tell your children that there is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

The I. s. Y. club met last Wednesday
with Mrs. p. NJ. Lewis who led the dis
cussion on the subject Of Which Is the
most powerful hsl edity or environment.
At the close Of the meeting the club was
entertained at lunch and refreshments.
On Thursday evening the stewardess
board gave an oyster Ind chitterling sup
per at the church, in which they realized
a net Of $4,000.
Mir. Reed OF 81. Paul enroute for Wash.
ington. D. G. was the guest of Mr.. 5. l..
Persons one day last week.
Mr., and Mrs N. Broomfeld who have
made this city their home for some ime
returned last week to the latters home in
Newton. Iowa. They we're accompanied
by Hrs. o. b Claire who will visit . few
weeks at the parental home in the same
city.
Friends OF Miss Ella Martin will be 9 lad
to know that she 10 steadily improving.
Saturday she was able to call on soma
the near neighbors. This being the first
trip Of the kind in five months.
Mrs. Myrtle Mastin who has eesn
quite i'll is able to be out again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
has been very sick

The jolly sixteen. the Progressive Doni-
no club met with Mrs. &. A. Davis this
week. After several hours spent with
gymes lunch OF ice cream, cake and
oranges we're served. The prizes given
were, frs. prize, a tea cup and saucer.
won by Mrs Butler: second prize. f.ncy
plate, won by MIS-. Gaines; third. a boo.
bic prize. won by two contestants. Mrs.
Anna Davis and Miss May Davis.
Miss Nellie Grayson enter1siued the
Finch club on Friday evening. After
finch an elegant supper was served, also
ice cream and cake. g..
The Masons gave social at the Mason
ic hall Saturday evening.
Quarterly meeting was held at the A.
NJ. Z. church by Rev. j. Peterson Snp-
day. ....... .....-
Mrs. Monroe Davis and Elsie White is
on the sick list this week. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
INDORSE CRUSADE
AGAINST VICE HERE
David and Jonathan League Passes
Resolutions Indorsing Attitude
Of nayOr rlattern and
s., Chief Jones.

The David and Jonathan league, the
mem bership of which includes many of
the leading colcred men of the city,
have prepared the following stateme ut
of their attitude toward the crusade
against vice which Mayo Mattern and
Chief Jones have inaugurated
The David and Jonathan league was
organized in the Union Congregational
church September 1904 Its object is
to aid men in their mental moral,
physical and spiritual development,
The present membership OF the
league is fifty ty-seven-men who are
interested in all which pertains to
good citizenship and are willing TO
support the city authorities in every
thing which pertains to good govern
ment. .t
AT our Sunday afternoon meeting
the following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That we, the mem bers OF
the David and Jonathan league indorse
the action Of the mayor and chief OF
police in breaking up and putting out
of business all gambling dives, wine
rooms and houses of i'll fame.
BE it Resolved, That we are in no.
wise in sympathy with any lawless'
ness or lawbreakers who shall in any
wise infringe upon the rights and
peace of our city. .-. -
Be it resolved, That we encourage in.
dustry on the part of all members OF
the race, and ask that work be given
all who are willing to work. q
r, N. Hyde, e. T, Blagburn, ). Il,
Shepard, j. 3. Rush and Rev. H. w.
Porter, committee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
OSkALOOSA TiDlNGS.

Mr. l.. Brooks OF Buxton spent Sunday
in the city ....
Mrs. Lizzie Gaines and Lille Williams
of Coopervllle are attending the Fielding
trial. .'..1 "..-.
Miss Leila Shtffy was an Ottumwa
visitor Sunday.
Attorney ice Brown of Des Moines at
tending the Marshall Fielding trial.
Misses Eva Hart and Lueila Franklin,
entertained lew friends, Tuesday even.
ing, in honor Of Mr.. l.. Brooks
Quite number OF people from Buxton
are atteudin g the Marshall Fielding trial.
Miss Bura Canaday OF Davenport is
visiting Miss Jennie Hady.
The youog people have organized a
club known as the Monday Night club.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Mr.. Robert N. Hyde returned last
week from Washington. D. C., where
he attended the inauguratian Of Theo'
dore Roosevelt. He says that he went
to Chicago last summer and helped to
nominate him as the Republican stand
ard bearer and then last fall helped to
elect him, and now has just returned
from helping to inaugurate the presi-
dent and feels elated. He had a very
pleasant time while in the national
capital.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
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Aluminium Dishes.

Alu ,inum cooking utensils are BE-
ing i shed by many Of the big shops,
They are brought out in shapes as at,
trac' We as the fine silver, copper and
gold lined cooking vessels used in
wealthy households. The stew pans
terrarin dishes, coffee urns and tea
kettles Of aluminium have now such
beauty of contour and finish that they
seem almost more appropriate to the
dining room table than to the kitchen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
COLORED APPOINTMENTS.

President Roosevelt's recent col
ored appointments will certainly
forever silence two classes of his
critics. First, he proves to the
South that he appoints colored
men to responsible positions both
North and South, East and West.
He knows no section for colored
men only, if they are qualified,
honest and honorable citizens.
Second, that he will silence some
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Mrs. f. Early, captain of the Ninth
Kansas department of the twenty clubs
that has been organized by Rev. Il. S.
Graves, to raise money for the great
Easter rally, for the benefit Of the A.
NJ. E. church, will give supper at her
residence, l049 b street, Saturday even
ing the 18TH All are invited to come
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The Thursday Carnation club organ
:zed last Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. }. R. Erickson, 1902 Des
MoiDes street. The officers are as fol
lows: Mrs. }, r Erickson, President;
Mrs F. &. Goggins. Vice President;
Mrs. P. T. Phillips. Secretary; Mrs. F,
Helton, Treasurer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
Extensive Invitations.

The latest craze in New York among
the very wealthy is an extravagant
style OF invitation card. Not long ago
the wife of millionaire ordered 200
Of these from a local firm and they
cost her just $40 each. The cards
we're made OF ivory edged with gold.
the name of the guest and hostess be.
Ing lettered in gold on one side, the
other being hand-painted. Cards at $S
each are quite common.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

We forgot to mention last week the
Taffy pulling given by Mrs, W. Fl
Birney at the Union Congregational
church. 1t was quite success social
ly and financially and the tatfy pullers
had an unusually and enjoyable time
Mrs. Birney understands how to make
entertainments success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

We received the sad news of the
death OF Mrs. Julia Buckner, who died
at her home, Tenth and Park. The
funeral will be held at the Corinthian
Baptist church Saturday afternoon at
o'clock. Rev. 5. Bates of Clarinda will
ofticiate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Prof. L. II, ). Brown was engaged to
oy the Highland Mobiles last Monday
night to give one of his UNIQUE enter.
talnments in Rice's hall, which was
quite success. This institution is a
secret organization with large mem
bership.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Mrs. Thomas E. Blagburn returned
last Thursday from Washington, D. c.
where she had been to attend the
inauguration and to visit her son
Frank. She found them well ana also
enjoyed her visit, although she suffered
y slight tsatta.k of the grip. ~S
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
SETTLERS RATES TO MINNESOTA
AND DAKOTA

The Minneapolis & st. Louis will
place on sale each Tuesday during
March and April very low rates for
benefit of settlers to points in Mime
sofa, North and South Dakota Etc.
Through trains daily to St. Paul, max
ing direct connections in Union Depot
with northern lines; no change of cars
en- route
Don't fail to consult Minneapolis u
st. Louis agents before buying your
tick cts, or address
A. Il. QUITS, G, 2. & T. A.,
Minneapolis, Mimi.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The attendance at the A. M. +. church
Sunday evening was quite large. The
choir rendered excellent music Several
were present from Duluth
. Mrs. Geo. II. Wade takes the leading
role in drama eutltled."A Noble Outcasl''
tc be given in Kalamazoo hall, Duluth.
Easter Monday evening The play is
giv.n by the Ladies Book club of that
city
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The King Carnival Company will
give concert at Flynn hall, Seventh
and Locust streets, Monday evening
the Goth, for the benefit of The remod-
cling of the A. NJ. E, church. Admiss-
ion 10 cents. After the concert re-
fyeshments will be served,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Mr. and Mrs. G, K. Foster of Buxton
was mere the past week attending the
bedside OF their son Murice, who acci.
IDENTIFY cut himself at Euternr;se Will,
WORK ing He is at the Mercy hospital
and is improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

MIR. and Mrs. j, W. Dammons and
Charles Holmes of Durfee came up last
saturday to see Mrs. Dammons' moth.
er, Mrs. +. Dairy of Highland Park,
who has been very sick for several
weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
ALBA NEWS.

Mr.. Will Randolph Of Hiteman was In
town Thursday,
Quice number Of strangers have been
in our town the past week.
MIR. Will tireyson sgent the past week
in the country with his grandfather who
has been very sick.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

From letter received by some OF
her friends in this city W, have been
Informed that Miss Sadie Lewis, who
left here the latter part Of. last month
for Buffalo, N. Y, was married in that
city last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The first annual reception given by
Che Athenian literary society on last
Tuesday evening was we'll attended.
A short program was rendered and ice
cream and cake served to the guests
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Mrs Nora Fields-Taylor of CHICAGO
CHAIRMAN OF the Mite Missionary
noard' will arrive in the city this week
W Visit with Mrs. George Patton. y,
Grand avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
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9i7 orn SrpeeT~

The Woman's Missionary society or
the Union Congregational church de-
sire all persons having block OF the
missionary quilt to send in same on or
before April IL.