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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

of negro soldiers had been read by
Maj. Charles W. Penrose, said:
AL right, sir; all right, sir. Lieu
tenant Higgins. here it is.
Dade handled the rife caressingly
as he passed ii over to the officer.
He turned Ais face to HIDE the tears
which were falling from his eyes
upon the shining barrel of the gun.
Il just cant help it, he muttered
apologetically to a comrade as he
turned away. I've been in the serv
'c4 twenty-five years, and it's hard
to give up a. gun that's almost like
my own kinfolks.'
The next man called forward was
Sergeant Israel Harris. He was in full
dress uniform, and the service stripes
on his sleeves nearly filled the space
from elbow to wrist He patted his
rife and passed it in.
81 reckon I'll never handle another
gun he asid.
1t was painful sight to see the old
veterans, many of whom have been in
the service more than twenty years,
being di;armed. Dozens shed tears as
they watched their arms being packed
IN the gun cases and sealed.
Il nevr felt so miserable in my
life said Mingo Saunders, sergeant
IN Company B. who has been in the
army twenty-siX years. Il feel like 7
had to give up one Of my children.
! reckon it's all right, but it don't
look like the right thing.
THAT was the most unpleasant
duty I've ever been called upon to
PERFORM said one of the officers who
h9d charge Of the disarming of the
troons. 'To see the pathetic appeal
IN those old mems eyes was enough
to melt anyone. I feel sorry for them
from the bottom Of my heart. I know
many are innocent of any wrongdoing
and 1t look pretty hard to them"
The diearmed troops will have bat
t'lion drill without arms at the fort
tomorrow morn;no. Their discharge
without honor will occur in another
day or two. The official order is ex
pected tomorrow. Maj Penrose held
conference with Cen. w. S. McCas
key in Oklahoma CITY this afternoon
The major said tonight that the sol
diers would be diccharee1 immedi-
atelv upon the receipt Of the official
order.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

midnight. How the angels of the
Lord appear to the shepherd tending
the bright star in the east, brighter
than all the others appeared in the
heavens ana the light shown around
md about them. And the angel said
Fear not, for l bring you good
tidinss of great JOY, which shall be
to all people, for unto you is born
this day in the city of David Say
ior. which is Christ the Lord and
this shall be a sign unto YOU. Ye
shall find the babe wrapped in swad
ding cloth and lying in a manager,
The shepherds received the news
with great JOY and went carry ng rich
gifts and treasures, and found Jesus
with his mother and Joseph. They
fell upon their faces and worshipped
him. This is the first we find of
Christmas and upon this is founded
the universal holiday. Many legends
and early stories are told about
Christmas in early time. The old
Yule-log was brought in and placed in
the fire place and as the fire glowed
and the sparks fluttered about friends
and neighbors gathered about the fire
place telling stories of past years,
take part in quaint dances and
large feast would be prepared and
served to all. Christmas is a day
founded upon one of the greatest his.
torical events and the only one of
present day that so much biblical his.
tory is given with it has often been
predicted that like other national hol-
idays it will grow less ardent in the
minds of the people, but seemingly it
has not lost any of its usual vigor
as yet and every one looks upon it
as day to remember their friends
and relatives with some little token
Of love or remem brance
Miss Mae Davis
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
THE NEGRO IN IOWA FROM !
LEGAL POINT OF VIEW.
A Negro Slave Sues for His Freedom
Under Law CT 1920 and Is
Successful.
10y W. r. Reden.)

Wy "SAS"'l
Perhaps it would be OF some in
terest to the readers of the Bystander
to know the attitude Of Iowa toward
the Negro before and after the Civil
War.
The first decision rendered by the
supreme court of Iowa was on case
involving the question of the freedom
of a slave, the facts and issues being
similar to those in the famous bred
Scott case which came before the
United States supreme court II years
later. The case came before the SUI
preme court of the territory of Iowa
in July, 1889, and is reported in Vol-
ume Of Iowa Reports by Morris.
Facts of the Case.
A negro. Ralph by name was the
property of one Montgomery of Mis-
souri,. In 1884 the slave and his own
er entered into written agreement
by which Ralph was to have his free
dom on condition that he pay his
master $3.50 with interest from Jan.
Jan. 1885. and he was permitted to
leave the state CT Missouri and enter
the territory Of Iowa where he founu
employment in the lead mines of Du-
buque.
Ralph failed 10 comply with the
terms of the agrn ,rMCnt in regard to
the payment Of tn r cney and Mont
gomery cl9imed MIN and following
certain proceedings had before a jus
tire of the peace, the sheriff of Du
buque county delivered the negro to
his me- Ter in Missouri Ralph wHs
later brought before a district indga
by a writ Of haboas corpus AMI bv
agreement the case was transferred
to the supreme court for trial.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
CHRISTMAS.

Next Tuesday the Christian nations
will meet in churches, nails anu
aroand the tireside at home to honor
the natal day of Christ. ms "a,
hr.ncs to the world JOY, leace anu
u d tidings, for Savior OF mankind
vas born and His love is the ocean
Of life. bounded only by the SHORES
+ eternity for ages it has fo"ea'
blessing the countless legions, ana LOT
ages more it will roll on and bless
coming humanity. Christmas must Gre
ne q good feeling in every heart. ne
r,c1 ana the poor should share TINS
ov. and if God has blessed you III
giving you plenty we should snare
one of Our gifts with the poor ana
unfortunate of life. so when we sea
ourselves around the table heaEy
laden with tempting wand ;
0ur consciences are clear an :
We have done something to help
strucel'ng humanity and to MAKE
ZACH home feel the spirit OF a joyous
~hristnas which only comes to those
Who have that power. love and Chris
tan fellowship with all people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Rev. A. l.. DeMond, pastor OF the
First gregational church, Buxton,
iowa, was born near Johannesburg, N.
Y, June 6, 1876. He was. educated ";
the johannesburg academy, the Cort-
land State Normal School and Howard
University, Washington, d. G. He
was orIa ned to the Congregational
ministry at Fort Payne, Ala, and has
pastored Congregational churches at
Montgomery, Ala, and New Orleans
La. He is assisted in his work by
Mrs. DeMond, who received her must
cal education at the Boston Conserva-
tory of Music and who has had large
experience in religious and educat on
al affairs. Mrs. DeMond Is now the
Buxton correspondent OF the By
stander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

The smut neous revival movem"n mt
in the city has been q wonderful sue
cess The colored churches co-operat-
ing have experienced a wonderful up
lift The weekly meetings were held
in the A. M E. church, Sunday ser
vices at the Central Presbyterian
church DR. Buffers sermons have
been appeals to the conscience and
reason and have not been attempts to
create mere excitement There will be
q number of accassion5 to the churches
and an influence is started which prom
Sc to d.pen the religious life of the
iwh DE city T. l. Griffith Secretary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
EDITORIALS.
GOOD CHARACTER.

There is nothing in this world so
valuable to a man or woman. s'rI OF 81
no., as good character and goa
miners. In this modern age thess
1njpgs are almost wholly ne5lecleI
Nv the American people anu n.o,e
e.ppcilly is this true among my race
I can see and oftimes feel the Ill Ell
fecti of bad character and i'll man,
1rrs among our people. Fathers ana
mothers OF this day have entirely neg,
.cc.ed to teach these principles TO
weir children. or else they them
selves are so bad that their teachins'
nave no effect on their cAlIoreh' you
,an tell the parents. Parents, arouse
onI awaken TO this terrible neglect
Make your children obey at home.
1ncuIcate the principles your parents
.aucht fifty years ago, and we WI
nave better men and women, Win
Durer character.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
Men Who Unhesitatingly Offered UE
Their Lives For Their Country
Break Down.

When Their GINS Are T-ken Away
from Them and Shed Tears Like
Childrcn--A Most Pathetic Sight
Would Have Moved the Hardest
Heart-Gun Like Ores Own K n
fo.ks-Some Of Them Have Been
in the Service for Over Twenty
five years-Many Of Them Have
Medals Awarded for Bravery in ths
Service.
Ell Reno, Okla, Nov 12.-CLarles
Da le, IN Ole sci lier Of Company D Of
the Twentysfth i7fantry, as he
tur"el in his rife at Fort Reno last
night, after the general order to dis
arm the three discharged companies
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
CAf.ISTMAS

How beautiful is story so often told
to us Of Christmas and how the chill
den and even grown people so often
wait and watch for their usual Christ.
mas gift.
These are the first thoughts that the
word Christmas brings to our mind.
but history and bibicql reading gives
to us still more beautiful story, that
Of the birth Of Christ, the Savior OF
the world. The one for whom the
day gets its name formed in the days
of King Herod, then ruler Of Pales.
tine country and the Jewish people.
Jesus was not king in pomp and
splendor but in simplicity born in the
lonely manager in the city of David
or Bethlehem.
When all was still of the hour Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
TWO NoRTHs AND TWO sOUTHs.

IN this age in America, when there
is considerable feeling between the
TWO dormant races, there is an un-
necessary feeling created by preJu-
4 ced demagogues or blinded jealosy
on the part of the poor second-class
white. laborers. There are two classes
Of white people in the North-one
loyal. broad minded liberal and WILL
g to treat and be treated alike.
They are in the majority in the North
and West. and are mcl1ing sentiment
TO- the fathe~hoOd Of God and the
5rOtA erho0d Of man. Then there IS
,7ot@er class in the North which IS
~ra:uiice1 and jealous, which has not
ne MANHOOD to come s"ua'e'N or
gairst the Negro. but will slyly de-
or him from the Union labors, pre-
vent him from entering the skilled
IrbOr or the ac-O"inS. WOr'"hND.
torres and eat. In the South there is
. large class IF halted lcate1 and
ignnr2nt race h"ting reople who are
c2ntinua'ly afraid the Negro will rise.
il rising, too fast for them: hence
tNev are onenly against them AMI "ro
-odav TRYING every way to retard
'hair rr0g~ess. They are ~o'n7 ar"'n1
and trying to cut off his education,
brt. thank -. thee is another noble
class of wire PEOPLE Of the South
who are intelligent, kind hear+"d,
loving humanity, and they are open
ing their home Their pOcketbOoks,
AMI establishing free schools TO en-
i, Iten I'll the neople Of the Sunny
South. IT is this class of peoNle,
ioined with the good Of the North,
i"T-l.e1 os +hov ore +o"nthor with the
GOOD. law-abi1ing. industrious Of our
ace that will ultimately make the
New South.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
Rates for the HOLIDAYS

Via the Northwestern Line Ex-
cursion tickets will be sold at reduced
rates on nine dates: December 20, ri,
~, 23, "a, rs, 30, 81, 1906, and January
|, 1907, good returning until and includ-
IND January 7, 1907, to stations on the
North Western Line, Gncluding C. St
P M. & R'y) and to points on certain
other lines, for full details of which
apply to agents Chicago & North. Wes-
ern R'y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Attorney Geo H Wood son of Oska-
loosa was Capitol City visitor last
Friday on business; while here he took
a few rninuets and looked at the dis
play work Of the members of the Un-
ion Co gregationrl church, also to hear
Harvey Migrants speach. He says that
his trial will be called for hearing Fri
Gay Dec q, before Judge Roberts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

The Christmas tree and exercises
will be haldat the Union Congregation
al church next Monday evening with a
very fac p-o yranns b. the children,
there will BE- violin solos; also Mr. E.
W. Thompson of State University will
be asked to render cornet solo All
are aske to come and bring presents for
the tree
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Attorney and Mrs S Joe Brown en-
tertained at five o'clock luncheon Mon
dav Rev W S Brooks. T L. Griffith,
0 A Johnson and Prof Geo | Holt
in honor Of Rev Leroy Butler of New
York City. Mrs Brown was assisted
by Mrs. VIM, Smith and Miss Iona
Wilson
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
HOLIDAY Rates Via n & St. K R

On Dec. 20. 81 %. "a. Is. o. ana 81
1906 and JAG. |, 1907. the Minneapolis
& St. Louis 4 & will sell excursion
tickets to all points in Iowa, Minnesota
Wisconsin, South Dakota, North Dako-
"a and 70 many states in The south AND
west NJ one and oue-third fare for 'h'
round trio. Fisai return limit Jan. 2.
1877 Purchase tickets 1T Lity TicLe'
Office, 513 Walnut street or Union
Station u. u. kansburg. City Pass
Agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

The intellectual Improvement Club
met a. the residence of Mrs S. Joe
Brown Tuesday evening and decided to
hold special call meeting at the resi-
dance Of Mrs J H Woods 1864 Park
street Saturday evening the 29th to
perfect arrangements for their New
Year, day informal. All members are
urged to be present
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

eral courts and there established a
record as a good criminal lawyer ten
years ago, he came to our city where
he has lracticed and the court calendar
docket shows that he has more cases
On docket than any other co!ored
lawyer and he has more criminal
practice than most any Of the law
yers CT our city. He is a good speak.
CIR, courteous and obliging. He is the
president Of the Mems League Of the
congregational church. He has high
est esteem and respect OF entire bar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

The Mems League at the Union Con-
gregational church will be favored by
an address on next Sunday at $50 p. m.
by VIM Goa son subject, What he
observed while in the South.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Mrs Samuel Bryant. the pipe organlSt
Of the Cornthian Baptist church slipped
and hurt herself very painfully last
week, she is better now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

St Paul's A NJ E. Sunday School
will have a Christmas tree Monday
evening with short programme by
the children.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

E w Thomp on a student at the
State University will spend the hoh-
days in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Remember the best Christmas pre-
sent yon can give is the Bystander to
Your friend one year for 81 90.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Mason the millinery is the place to
buy your Christmas hats and roses 81
cents per bunch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

When in riaCon, no., go to the
Macon Restaurant for good meals
or short orders; also good rooms.
2oS North Rubsy street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

The Smart Set is holding fort at the
Grand Opera House this week in new
play called the Black Politician Mr..
S. H Dudley is the chief actor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Remember the Mason Millinery has
the best made ladies hat for the lowest
price, give them call
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

The Bystander wish all of her read
ers Merry Christmas and a happy
New Year
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

There are always two parties - I
contract, and yet In 4 majority d
,ases bur one IA expected 10 carry 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Go to Mrs. Nina Murreil for
good ROOMS and accommodations,
I,S Z. 5th street, Davenport, la.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Mr. Archie Alexander has recently re-
turned from trip in canada and Min
neapolis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
Christmas Gift.

Miss Ruth Phillips will spend the
holidays at her home in Ottumwa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
CITY NEWS.

t.s.R- II you have relatives 'r friends viz
uc AZ a.- gl,y s"ihg e. MAKES visit, p'eaS'
tna>rFp us We ~niir,I at your loc'l news-rd =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

The above cut is one of our we'll
known lawyer James B. Rush who
vas born IN Nor h Carolina, April 10,
1861, attended the normal school in
Fayetteville. He entered How
ard University; he was admit
ted to the bar in North
Carolina twenty-one years ago going
to Indianapolis where he practiced
later going to Fort Smith, Arkansas,
where he practiced in the United Fed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Miss Lucy Blair of Fairbanks, S D.
arrived in the city last week to remain
Indefinitely with her sisters.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21
State Savings
Bank

INTEREST PAID ON DEPOSITS.
M. STRAUSS, President.
]. G ROUNDS. Vice President.
GEO. E. REARsALL, Cashier.
I'm LIEsER, Asst. Cashier.
N r Cor Sixth and Walnut Street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-21

Miss Ada Hyde will spend the holi-
days with her friend Miss Edith omely
at Webster City
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-21
UNIVERSITIES CLASS IS
LARGEST IN HISTORY
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES TO
BE HELD TONIGHT
Colleges of Liberal Arts, Law, Fine
Arts, Music and oratory Will
Award Diplomas Tonight at sinp-
son Auditorium

Commencement week at the Univer-
sity of Southern California will end
tonight at Simpson auditorium with the
graduating exercises of the college of
liberal arts law, fine arts music and
oratory.
The university will turn out more
graduates this year than ever before
in the history of the institution.
The exercises will begin at s o'clock.
and those attending the exercises will
have the pleasure of listening to DIR.
Robert Mcintyre, who will deliver the
address of the evening. The uniVer-
sity orchestra will render music
Those to receive diplomas tonight are:
College of liberal arts-Bertha Bar
uch, Esther Boardman. Emil Brett
kreutz, Marie Garter, John Hubbard,
Ray Malcolm. Edward Henderson,
Emma Casner, Mamie Chandler. James
Ferguson, Edwin Hadley Mildred He'll,
Annie Hollingsworth, Walter Lennox,
Joseph Pottenger. Wilhelmine Roden-
burg, Martha Sharp, Corliss Thornton,
Harry Twining. Royal Weaver, Leila
Webster, Mary Willett, Harold Vann:
and Marshall Cloud, Charles Locke and
Delbart Brunton will receive the degree
of master of arts.
College of law-Lewis Binford, Will
liam Gaines, Archibald Fosdick, Ernest
Lickley, Samuel McCahill and Elmer
Mcdonald.
college of fine arts--Aya Wells, Alma
Cook and Bernardino Bedford
College of music-Hazel Hill, Erna
Reese.
College of oratory-Dora Shaw, Edna
Addison and Daisy Sinclair
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-21
- ~SAFE5T pLAGE ToNTRADE

1t is probable that most residents and
property owners in the city would favor
the carrying of freight under certain
limited restrictions, but the council does
not know it. An expression from the
people at an election would not only
help this council but would be a guide
for all future councils.
"As far as giving a railroad franchise
to the Los Angeles-Pacific is concerned
certainly will oppose any such
measure. I do not believe freight
should be permitted on the business
streets of this city,
Councilman Hitler. who is guardian
of the Third ward in which that por-
tion of Hill street affected by the pro-
posed franchise Is located, is vigorously
opposed to the idea of a railroad
franchise.
I'VE certainly do not want freight
carried on Hill street." said Mr.. Hitler
in decisive tones, land I will oppose a
railroad franchise through the new
tunnel"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-21
FIFTH STREET
PUZZLES MAYOR.
McAIeer May Refuse to Sign ordi-
nance Which Council Passed
Regardless of Protests of
Property Owners

City Clerk Lelande yesterday sent to
Mayor McAleer the ordinance passed
by the council Monday abandoning
Fifth street from Central avenue to the
entrance of the Arcade depot. On this
portion of Fifth street the Southern
Pacific purposes to establish gardens,
drivewayS and other beauty spots for
the magnificent new depot to be con-
structed on the site of the present Ar
cade station.
With the receipt of the ordinance
Mayor McAleer was thrown into a
quandary. Whether he will sign or veto
the measure is most uncertain and the
mayor himself admits that he has not
yet made up his mind, although the
proposition has been before the board
of public works and the city council
for month or more.
The board of public works recon-
mended that this portion of Fifth street
be abandoned only on condition that
the Southern Pacific deed to the city a
strip of land twenty feet wide ard
long enough to equal in area rs per
cent of the abandoned street. This
strip of land was to be a practical
widening of Central avenue in front
of the new depot and was intended to
prevent congestion of traffic at this
point.
Mayor Is Undecided
The board also recommended that
the railroad company provide access
from Central avenue to Alameda street
through the new depot that could be
used by pedestrians desiring to cross
from one street to another and avoid
the necessity of going to Fourth or
Sixth streets. Both of these recon-
mendations were entirely ignored by
the council in drafting and passing the
ordinance.
Many property owners in the vicinity
of the proposed new depot urged the
council to pass the ordinance aban-
doning Fifth street, regardless of the
conditions imposed by the board Of
public works, IL the Southern Pacific
did not want to grant them.
With the recommendations of the
board, which he feels he cannot disre-
gard, on the one hand, and the wishes
of the property owners, which must be
equally regarded, on the other. Mayor
McAleer is placed in an unpleasant
situation.
His veto, however would probably
have no effect on the ultimate aban-
donment of this portion of Fifth street,
as the council would IN all probability
pass the measure over his negative