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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
oskALoosA NOTES.
(Last Week.

The A. M. E church will have their
Xmas tree on the evening Of the Is.
After the program the ladies will
serve oysters
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moore are all
smiles. Why? Because OF 10 pound
boy Mother and son doing nicely.
Mr.. Join Williams who has been
confined at his home for over year
from stroke of paralysis is not any
better. His many friends wish to see
him able to be up and around again. !.
The ladies OF the A.. Nj f. church
met at Mrs, c. Peyton Thursday after
noon and organized sewing circle,
with Mrs C Peyton President, Mrs. A.
q, Clark, vice President; Mrs. T.. Jones
Secretary; Mrs. c, Franklin. Asst.
Secretary; Mrs. LYDIA Hockedy Treasur-
er. The club will meet next Thursday
ot,ernoon at Mrs. G. Jones on North
Fifth street
Ar: Zoe Pey ton will spen8 his Christ
mas ~ Musc8tine.
Miss Georgia Blackburn will spend
her vacation with her mother, Mrs.
Amanda Blackburn.
Mr.. Vivian Jones, who graduated
last June at Wilberforce college,, has
has been in Chicago studying to be an
undertaken. He is here visiting his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Jones
The Misses Franklin and Miss Anna
Jones will spend part of their holi-
days in Buxton. >s
Mrs. D. oliver will spend her Xmas
at the home of Mrs. Robt Franklin on
D, avenue East. ....
Mr.. and Mrs, Frank Allen expects
their daughter Miss Eva Crosby of
Davenport to spend her Christmas
with them. - TO &a
The Dunbar. Literary Society meets
every Wednesday night at the A. NJ. E.
church The officers are President,
Rob-, Franklin; Vice President, 9 G..
Lee; Secretary. Naomi Kimbrough;
Treasurer, Luell Franklin; Chaplain, J.,
Rev Peyton. 1
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
Fled from Gas.

y Il had . friend" said the bearded
man. "who got out Of paying bill he
owed in an original way. When the
collector arrived he sent, word to him
that he would see him In few min
utes. Then he went into the parlof.
ahut the doors carefully, turned On
every blessed burner in the chande
Her, came quickly out, and had his
man show the bill collector In the par
lor while he hurried upstairs. Do you
think that collector waited few min
utes for him to come down? Not on
your photograph. He fed from that
gas filled room in about two seconds
by the clock. II he had stayed thres
he'd have been suffocated."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
I GALESBURG, ILL.

/, Mrs. j., D. Deprad of Kansas is
spending the holidays with her aunt,
Mrs. J. H. Washington.
Mr.. Sandy Clarke Of Chicago made
a short visit in the city this week.
Mrs. Margaret Budreaux is able to
be up again, after spell Of sickness.
Miss Jennie Pate is spending the
holidays in Chicago.
Mrs. Melvin Bell is in Keokuk, where
she was called by the death of her
mother. ~ s
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Corn have ar
rived home from visit in Fowler.
Mr.. Reuben Holt is spending the hol-
idays in Jacksonville, III. a.E 81
Miss Matte Craig has arrived home
from Chicago.
Miss. Florence Mason Of Chicago is
visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Eva Thomas Of Jacksonville is
the guest of Miss Dimple Christberg.
Mrs. Grace Bates of Springfield is
visiting Miss Mamie Anderson.
Mr.. Carl Fletcher spent Xmas in
Davenport. r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
Sound Of Voices Came to My Ears.

|
how near to deaths door, and how Il
was only my hair that saved me In the
fall. Inez had gone, they told me
evasively, when I asked for her, and
Toms friend would have gone to one
Of the houses in the village had they
listened to any such nonsense. But
when was strong enough to be car
ried down to the parlor and set among
a pile of cushions in my favorite
lounging chair beside the CHEEKY wood
fire on the hearth-for the days were
chilly-Toms friend came to me.
Everyone had unaccountably left the
| room, and was alone when he en-.
tered. held cut my hand gravely,
without word, and although he took
it as gravely, he also stopped and
touched my hair with his lips at
And then, like a silly child, was
sobbing on his shoulder and he was
telling me the story had waited SO
long to hear. a s.@
Then told him how my accident
had occurred, and he in turn told mo
something of my school friend I had
never dreamed. ~' ~.
Inez-my beautiful Inez-had lured
my brother on during their summer
! ing year before and had then
laughed at him in her soft, low, mu-
sical voice when he made known his
heart, and it had gone hard with him
at first; but she treated a mutual
friend of theirs in the same way.
only he had not Toms pride-and q
pistol bullet was easiest, he said, and
soonest over, and that had turned my
Toms infatuation to hatred Of the
! beautiful girl-woman, who also tried
her arts on this brave friend Of his
without success. sa
"Tom was too noble for her!" his
friend finished frankly, and l had not
met you then, Sorrel but her treach-
cry kept me safe! had not met you,
my sweet little girl, without whom the
house is dark and silent" 6a s
"And without my hair!" added
presently, with an attempt at sauci.
ness, but there were tears in my eyes
as well. "A poor little strawberry
blonde to match with her exquisite
beauty!"
"Dont!" he said imperatively. "You
are not to speak SO of yourself, Sor-
rel-it isn't respectful to me; and If it
hadn't been for your hair
IF it hadn't been for my hair"
! added, taking up the pause. But We
never finished the sentence.
| So was engaged ere "came out, ;"
though would not listen to wedding
under two years. nor would mother
and the rest. AS for Inez. Ihave pever
seen her from that day, for she re-
turned to her home in Spain. And l
am certain that Tom has no pain in
the memory Of their summer. save the
recollection Of the sad little tragedy
of the ending OF life under her
falsity, for Tom never loved her in
spite Of her exquisite beauty --hs
Icould not love such womanl
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

Mr. William j. Howard entertained
isssrs Joseph Stone, Oscar L.. Glass
|a Ebert R. Hall, members of the
lpha club, at his home, 81 Twelfth
tteet, Christmas afternoon An en-
(Nable time was enjoyed by, those
resent, Mrs. Howard and her son
William being voted as AL entertainers
hborate refreshments were served.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
Good Enough for the Dog,

Bobby's mother was often distressed
by her small sons lapses from correct
speech, all the more because his ~
ports from school were always su
good. Bobby" she said. plaintively.
one day, "wny do you keep telling
Major to get up when you know sit
up' is what you should say?" ION,
we'll, mother" Bobby answered hash.
iy, "of course have lots Of grammar.
but l don't like to waste it on Majo.
when he doesn't know the difference.
being dog Youths Companion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
/, SPEAKING Of Fathers.

Two kids had been engaged In y
deated argument over the respective
merits OF their slres, when Johnnie
clinched his argument with the fol-
lowing: Huh, that's nothing! MY
father was in the army, and once,
when he was standing on hill beside
1 cannon, war came up the hill, and
te fired the cannon and killed ths
whole war."-Judge's Library.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

Charity Lodge No. s21s2, G, U 0 Of
> met Tuesday night the oath in
3 last regular meeting Of the year
ad e elected the following officers yearly
Aamarterly Quarterly officers. are
follows: 2 81, Hays Bell, Y. G.,
sqde Butts; N G.; c.. B Brown; P.
", Chas Ford; N F., E. S. Morgan;
HAZE: ] C. Dixon, Yearly officers:
a. Chaplain, Rev S Bates; p, S :,
IN Brown; Adv. H. H McCraven.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
a poa,, oplnlon Of Boston Dialect.

A Dogs Opinion Of Boston Dialect.
"An intelligent looking dog" said
che visitor from Boston. "Oh, he is,''
exclaimed Fidos owner. "He knows
every word you say" Then said the
visitor from Boston: my canine
friend, am exceedingly interested in
the hypothesis that has been present.
ed to me to the effect that your under.
standing of human speech is perfect.
and in order to test this matter !
wish that you would be good enough
to bark three times in rapid success.
sion as an indication that your com.
.prehension of my request is in all
ways clear and lucid" And did he
bark?" said l to Teagarden. who was
telling me the story. NO." said Tea
garden. "but he Erowled like -"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

'Woman is naturally more hopeful
han man." began the moralist. Eyes" :"
interrupted the plain man. There's
my wife, for instance; every time she
,as had occasion to buy fish since we
Itarted housekeeping she has asked
aer dealer If they were fresh, hoping.
suppose, that some day he'll say
no." Fl ''a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
Each to His Trade.

,"rm more useful than you are,
,oasted the collie. "Yes?" replied the
bulldog. t"You don't say?" Yea
You should see me 60 for the sheep
vhen they start to run away" "Wel.
ust wait until some tramps come
long here and when they start to rus
way watch me 60 for Tho calves"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

Nj, W. H. Hammitt, Superintendent
Ii Corinthian Baptist church Sunday
School, is to be congratulated upon the
,plendid exercises rendered by the school
Christmas night. Every one present
|,iced the sentiment that it was the
hest given for years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

sesIsrs, Bershears of St. Joseph, Mo.
Reedman Of Cresco, Ia, students
iva State y University, were callers
sut Office last Saturday. They were
y Oate home to spend the holidays.
II ID iormer is studying dentistry and
- u htter law.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

Misses Aletha Burrell and Lena Cab
! klof Omaha, stopped over here Sun
|hy to visit the former s uncle, Mr. I.
| q Burrell. They were enroute to Col
| tx 10 attend the wedding Of Miss Bur-
sl's sister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

y and Mrs. G White entertained
astnas day il honor Of their son
Frank Williams Of Chicago, who
bending the holidays here. The
ef was one Of those old fashion
wy dinners which one could enjoy
anes a year, Mrs White is cer-
ny . fine cook and no one present
ned to enjoy this fact better than
White.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

+ A very nice birthday party was given
on Mrs. J. r. Roberts, in which she re-
ceived nice present. The donors were
Mr.. and Mrs. W. N. Brooks, E. John
son, M. White, Mr.. S. Johnson, Miss
E. Brooks, Mr.. G. Cloyd, Miss Matten
and Mrs. Camp. A pleasant time is
reported. ,..., 'u..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

has your clothing been cleaned
~ the winter? If not call UP the
|adtinental Cleaners, w. c. Franklin
|lnaager. All kinds Of dry cleaning.
At repairing. Work called for and
edvered. Both phones: Mutual 924,
ssa 672-M. $40 Seventh street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

Rev. A. H. Higgs, p e. Of M. e. OF
missouri, is spenoing his Xmas week
IN our CITY, having attended the quar-
terly meeting last Sunday at the Burns
N. E. church. He is graduate from
Crinnell college.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

NJ. and Mrs. VIM Straughter of E
|w Grand avenue, entertained at a
|Anty Christmas breakfast in honor of
liza htter's brother, Mr.. Frank Viii
Inns Of Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
Mrs. 4. Tillery has been on the sick |
list the past week.
W. We wish all happy, happy New

/ mr.. b. ]. Hack, one OF our faithful
employees at the Henry Haas dry goods
store OF East Des Moines, is spending
ms Xmas down at Creston visiting his
wires folks. His wife accompanied
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

Services at Union Congregational
hurch Sunday: Morning topic Com
n Them to Come" Evening topic
The End " A massmeeting will be
kdat $3.50 p. m all men are invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

NJ, Branham Hyde who is attending
M Iowa State College at Ames, is
nending the holidays with his parents,
n, and Mrs. r. N. Hyde.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

Mr.. Alex Keene and wife OF Ottum-
wa will spend Sunday in our city visit
ing Mr. H9pGould while en- route to
Denver to make their future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

viii Develop Youths Voice.
Money hash cen subscribed 70 seno
Andrew Jones, 4 young Welsh CAB.
man who lhas remarkably fine tenor
voice. to the Royal Academy Of NV NV
NC.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

N Eli Elliston, the, popular tonsor-
.Ha Is now at 300 Walnut street with
uo,can E. Bass. Give Eli a call n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
BLACK LAWS OF IOWA REPEALED
We Give Some Old History Found !,
the Public Archieves of Iowa.

Last week the editor, J. L. Thomp-
son (who is working in Public Archie
ves). found several old petitions from
the different citizens of the Territory
of Iowa asking the Legislature to re-
peal the Black laws the large num-
ber of petitioners came from Mt:
Pleasant Ia., where the names of
265 citizens of Henry county petition
ers sent in in 1840 and 1S41. All was
sent in these years. Below we publish
the first and only xone found that was
sent by IS colored citizens of Mus
catine: - ~. r.. sr,.s y, f...
To The Hon, the General Assembly
of The State Of Iowa:
g Your petitioners, the colored citi-
zens of Muscatine County, Iowa, Pray
your honorable bodies to repeal the
act, entitled can act to prohibit the
immigration of free negroes into this
state" approved February 5th, 1851,
and as in duty bound we will ever
pray January, 1855. .,s
We, your petitioners deem it un-
necessary to say anything about the
injustice of the Law, or the oppesi-
tive influence upon us as free color.
ed citizens Of the United States OF
America but we will submit to the
honest consideration Of your Honor.
able body ever. hoping that the God
of heaven may guide and direct your
acts in favor Of Justice and opprest
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
j J.pan Takes to Horse. /, aclno.

3!e5 VuPaU aNSo " sVs5V1sV,NSStU0s II !.
Seventy-two horse-racing clubs
have been organized in Japan. Most
Of them, the Japan Mail says, were es.
tablished for gambling purposes only.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

lily. .. .. ~. a.. ...
Alexander Clark,
Rev. l.. Anderson, Il
N. B. Harrison, ri ,
Thomas G.. Motto,
William Beener, J..
Daniel. James Warner,
Rippen B. ,Keath. ...
Chas. Jackson,
Role D. Young.
John Stuard, ~,
Joseph Cook, *
Benjam Mathews,
VIM. Anderson,
Peter Boyd,
Elton Boyas, s.. .
T. P. Pritchard,
Syrasi Woods, o..
Il Jenkins Pennol,
Charles Prehan,
George Mainly, H..
Charles Ed Mathing,
Rev. William G. Trevan,
A. e. Jackson,
Jane D. Motifs,
Hannah Mathing,
Magrit Stuard,
Ellen Anderson,
Dolley Boyas, ID
Deborah Pritchard,
Catharina Clark, %
Margaret Boyd, .
Jane OUTLAW,
Rebecca Clark, u
2. B The above named person.
!, colored citizens Of Muscatine
OF Iowa. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

N and Mrs James Mitchell enter-
taed Xmas day in honor Of their
Eents at their home on Park street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27
CITY NEWS i
I,you have relatfves Of friepds visit
NJ. c,yv ur going 70 make VISIT please
laeer e: We solicit eli your lOcas news-Ed. !
NJ. Alnnetta Keene Of Angus, Neb.,
o,,r city visiting her sisters, Mrs.
7 tcorld and Mrs. "A. T. Smith.

&C. B. woods has found his lost
,..,h.r. after twenty years absence,
W. Ssm he thought dead. living at Hot
s,Inss, Va.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

me H. B. S. Reading circle will meet
Il, first Thursday in the year with
~ u Hamilton, 7O6 Walker street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

ayounger get Of single and mar
BdfIsn .of the city win keep open
blse New Years to the ladies' Ask
pu friends where. n. "a .l
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

", Ethel Bowmer left Thursday
.,,,0iur for Buxton to spend the holi-
Iva E4NH y,s @&t.& =.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-12-27

Mrs. L. Morris Of Kansas City, Mo-,
/. ne guest of her brother, w. H.
H.nmitt, 14O9 Croker street.
Evening journal., 1907-01-07

Four hours later the little beast slipped over fallen
and snow-mantled tree When the burro refused to
rise and 80 on, the mpetuosib Of the received
severe chill He examined the burros ailment
definite fear in his heart
"A broken leg said the gambler, contemplating
the disaster wearily WAS there such devil
of a hand to play? Mickey you're out o tins game,
little beggar an may be good Job lot YOU too III
have to play It alone
little later High Card Baldwin began dividing the
outfit He separated the portions OF 1t with rare
precision.
Courageousy desperate he slrouldered the small pack
and came to more serious consideration-his sur
roundings
What had been familiar ridges were now series Of
chaotic shapes The wind tempered with bitterness.
There into the air soft warning OF future snow.
High Card noted these things, shivered and prepared
to make his circle without delay The hardship and
worry had made him like lean animal His boots
showing signs of strenuous wear. The ammunition
was and had been all times low enough He counted
the cartridges-now thirteen.
I'm the morning" he promised himself luck may
change then.
The luck changed as he sat toasting his feet that
night before the only friend left 10 him. He started
at the sounds OF crunching snow There was warn
ing crash in the thickets Without nallo OF greet
ing, without word, man suddenly came into the
light of his hre High Cards hand moved toward his
rife But the other man came up boldly and stood
opposite, strange figure We'll" snarled High Gard,
recognizing this newcomer.
The other man raised his hand to his head seeming
dazed then he looked at the fire in the way
regards something which he must respect When he
spoke, the words came slowly, pronounced in queer
monotony of tone:
Lost my bearings back there-matches ran out, too.
You got any matches? Glad you got a hre-been
lookin' out for one some time. You've made big
strike, locatn' this FIRE"
High Card Baldwin listened, watching the other sus-
piciousy He had thought TO hear reproaches demands
threats but there nothing of the sort This man
fairly old His hair grayish white in places
and struggled down unkempt
Matches ran out back there" he repeated, with
out looking up
Well, do ye expect to refill the matchbox. herel'
asked the gambler Once he had nsolenty refused 10
loan to he had beggared at cards He had
spoken at that time quite the Matches gold
which the most precious?
The old man looked up, vacant stare on his face.
why" he replied to the question, were pardners
you an me-"
Evening journal., 1907-01-07

You've been following me- broke out
angrily.
What right hal ye"
why we're pardners you an me-
High Card Baldwin laughed-a nasty den
''Pardners nothin'-" he snorted.
There came over the others face grim look Sew.
eral moments passed while he stroking one hand
over the other nervousy. as il they were cold He
did not notice the hrc His eyes were alert restless
His dirty gray mustache sragged down on either SIDE
of his mouth, giving him the herce expression OF
aPardners of course" he continued, as if persuad-
ing himself I'VE opened the Mary Ellen mine, didn't
We? Oh, yes share an share alike. we SAID.
$50 that's your gamcS beloved High Card
Its fair enough game We staked out the Mary
Ellen But that long time ago. That past
High Card But when you came to camp awhile back,
an said you'd made another strike why says !, that's
where High Card'l make good, says !. So / comes
along HAD to pack all the stuff myself an that made
me quite bit late, ye hen the powder gave out,
back there, an then the matches gave out too Some
how, thought OF that But ] kept on-l knew
yed wait somewhere for me, High Card am
"Wait for you sneered the gambler
"Why we staked out the Mary Ellen We came out
O the East together, you an me--were pardners
Not By a damn sghtw proclaimed High Card Bald
win. doubling his fist and shaking it emphaticaly we
nor nothin' Ny finds ] keep 10 myself Sabel"
But l found the Mary Ellen" said the old man,
AN you were fool enough to let me lose the stuf,
but that's not me finds this trick trumps it. an
i1lgn 0dlu bdluNln eAoopSA tvNh 10 loht hu1 "a
little He noted as the flame hissed upward at his
touch, that the old drew aside Then, still watch
ing tire ruddy heap Of sticks the old continued
III his mOnotone
"You ferget there lots in the Mary Ellen sides
gold Gold there apenty, to be sure but-there
was a woman an there a child You lost it all at
faro-you First the gold, yellow stuff could
see the rake it in across the table Then you
lost the woman-then you lost the child Somehow,
didn't seem mind -then. Ever since that tight ae
Slim Jm's, when they tried 10 do for us an Bur
gundy hit me with the bottle, didn't seem to mind it.
We were pardners you managed But the
died, an the chld-we, says to myself, them hingsl
all come right when make another strike, an now
we've made it,"
Il have-you've lost out" said High Card.
"An't pardneTs?"
F.h Card laughed again
Evening journal., 1907-01-07


oi me pack and with call Of impsh delight he ran off
70 the higher wooded ground High Card tried to res
sue lew Of the burning fragments He burned his
gers severely and certain little package seemed 10
HiRh Gard neared him. the old disposed of the last
explode with shmmering nhoo Of bright flame in his
very hands
Matches" he sroaned again. pitifuly
Without gun, without the gift Of FIRE He must
preserve the embcrs and High Gard fevershy scrapcd
them into heap until they bIazed up again. Hardy had
he ACCOMPLISHED this when dull report souRlcd from
the upper ridge and High Card heard the heavy pung-
ing OF bullet overhead in the sodden branches lie
sprang TO his feetan expression Of delight upon his face