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WIRELESS" FROM HEAVEN
COMMANDS; HE oBEYs

Sterling. ILL.,. Nov. 1s.-J. H. Aherns
owner Of a $4,000 stock or merchan-
disc, says he received a wireless mes
sage from heaven to sell his stock and
become an evangelist. and he obeyed
the command.
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GOVERNOR. vESSEY
WILL MOVE TO PIERRE

Pierre, S. D.. Nov. 14.-Governor-
elect Vessey has been here this week
with his wife, and has made arrange
ments for a house, into which they
will move the first OF December and
get in readiness for the work of his Of
flee
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usTRuD WiTHDRAWs HIS
AUTO DAMAGE SUIT

Pierre, S. D.. Nov. 16.--The damage
suit which was started by State Super
intendent ustrud against the Capital
Journal, local paper, has been dis
suit grew out of criticisms by the pa
per over the PLAINTIFFS purchase of ar
automobile for use in the affairs Of hi
Office.
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THIS man VOTED
when JACKSON WAS
ELECTED PRESIDENT
Elijah Sears More Than Cen
tury Old, and Voted for
Taft and Whole Ticket.

Canton. S. D.. Nov. l2.-Probaloly the
Oldest man in the nation to vote for
Taft is Elijah 4. Sears. who was born
when our third president was i'll Office
and has been voting for presidents
since 1925.
Mr.. Sears is now past so2 years old,
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DIVIDEND DECLARED
IN SWENSON CASE

Beresford S. D., Nov. 16.-A dividend
of 1917 cents on the dollar has been
declared In the A. w. Swenson case, OF
which II. A. Sturges is trustee. The
stock of merchandise in controversy
vas sold time ago to 7. ]. Spanger,
OF Mitchell.
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tlCNet. ,
In 1928 Andrew Jackson was first
elected president, the year Mr.. Sears
cast his first vote for presidential
candidate, and only six presidents had
preceded him, beginning with Wash
ington, then Adams. jefferson. and JEFF
ferson was presiden when MIR. Sears
was born, June 21. 1906. Then came
Madison. Monroe and j. Q. Adams,
then jackson. Van Buren, Harrison
Tyler. Polk. Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce,
Buchanan. Lincoln, Johnson, Grant,
Garfield. Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison,
Cleveland, Mckinley and Roosevelt,
and he's pretty good voter who cast a
ballot for or against Lincoln In 1860, but
Lincoln was the 10th president after
Mr.. Sears voted in 1925
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cANToNwlNE STOCK
WILL BE lNvOlCEO

Armour. S. D.. Nov. 12.-Wm. Moore.
of Armour. who Vas appointed by
United States Marshal 18th Bullock, In
of merchandise in this city, started to
invoice the stocks today. 1t will to
at least a month to invoice the goods.
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COUNTY OPTION pEFEATED;
SHY NEARLY 1000 VOTES

Sioux Falls. s. D.. Nov 1S.-Com-
plete returns from all counties In the
state on the county option law show.
that the measure was defeated by
majority of 1875 votes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
A Negroes Triumph.
Especial to Bystander.)

A young Negro, William Hanley
Braithwaite, poet and author, has
earned the highest gratitude of the
literary world and the Negro race by
the publication of his recent book,
"Thc Book of Eliza belhian Verses" F."
issued by Small Maynard & Co., of Bos.
ton. Mass. This book contains more
than 800 pages of the rarest verses
from more than hundred poets Of
the Elizabethan age Many an old
favorite we meet again in this book
and learn the authors name. The
notes are sane clear and full bearing
witness to the painstak,ng know
ledge and literary judgement of the
editor. This book the achievement OF
Negro, deserves hearty appreciation
and wide circulation among his people.
1t is feather in the cap of Negro
authoship. The book is now in its
second edition.
CHAs, 3. JOHNSON.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Newman returned to our city after an
absence of two months, TO spend the
winter among us we welcome him.
To whom II may concern, wish
those parties who were so kind in
sending special writ-ups for said paper
without the agents consent, would be
just as kind in paying the Bystander
their back dues, the notes appeared in
last weeks issue.
There will be literary society or
ganized Mt the A. M, f. church for
the benefit Of the young people to
train the minds for future work in
life.
Sioux City had q rousing time Tues
day by the presence Of our candidate
for president MI. William II. Taft.
A large committee him, those among
the Colored citizens who were on the
committee were Rev. M. G. Newman,
Rev. j. G. Reid, Louis Grant, WILDER
J. Norris
Your agent has been confined to her
home with the asthma for the past two
week but is able to be about her work
again.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
MACON MO-. NOTES.
(Last Week.)

Harry Davis the Colored lad who
was killed by Henry Rhea white,
August 27, will be defended by At
torney Barbour, Colored, of Oklahoma
The populace as we'll at the attorney
are praying for Justice, and all parties
hope that it will be liberaly meeted
out to the guilty one Esq. Barbour
is one of the coming young lawyers,
bold as a serpent and harmless as q
dove. is thoroughly prepared to take
care of his clients case.
T.. T. Barbour, of Oklahoma, deliy.
cred timely lecture to the Colored
ci,izeds OF Macon in the A. VI. T..
church last Wednesday evening, he
spoke from no particular premesis, but
/ IN rely miscellaneous advisory talk,
he advises the people to set money
get land get ap education, and to be
prepared for every emergency, and the
bs>t time 10 prepare for war is in the
tune Of peace.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

Rev w. w. Williams of the A. M. T.,
church returned from the conference
to serve in this city one more year.
Mrs. Ben bright Of li06 Ripley ST.,
was called to Ottumwa this week on
lodge business, She returned home
Wednesday morning.
Rev. Gordon and wife are in the city,
guests of of Mr.. and Mrs. Bright, llO6
Ripley street.
The Y. p D. c. are preparing to give
q CRANE entertainment in the near
future. Mrs. Il Green is manager.
Mrs G. B. Lewis, 4ls west Ienlh ST.,
Mrs. A. D, Sun bills Of west Eleventh
and Mrs. Mott attended the call meet
ing of the board Of Federation at Gin
ton, returning home last night.
Mrs. Ballard attended surpris e
party in Rock Island Thursday evening
and reports very nice time.
Mrs, Price and daughter of 51s
Western avenue departed for the South
Friday morning to visit relatives aud
friends. They returned home Tuesday
morning. ..e
The grandest picnic Of the season
was held at Northwest Davenport,
Turner Garden. A very nice program
was carried out. Speakers of the day
were Mr. Mark A Walsh candidate for
Congress on the Democrat ticket; !;
Mayor Geo, Scott and Mr.. Roberts Of
New York. A paper on Emancipation
Proclamation wal read by Mrs. c. b.
Lewis, and paper on the Declaration
of Independence by Mrs A. D Sumb-
lin, after which the Stewardess of the
A. NJ E. church served very nice
dinner.
Funeral services OF Fay Deisipg's
baby which smothered to death at 2e3
+. 4th street, was held at Boies under-
taking parlors Tuesday afternoon at
aa::30 Mr. aud Mrs. e Green Of SIC w.
5th street .tfieiating.
Listen for the wedding bells, tn, y
are to ring soon. ~ .e@1
Mr. Anderson Jones Of BIG W. 5th
street aud Miss Laura Britt Of L. 10th
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Rev. NJ r. Newman has been sent
back to his old charge for another
year pastor OF the A. NJ. +. church, we
certainly welcome him in our midst
He has re organized all or the depart
ments Of the church and has started
out to make this year of jubilee.
The A. M, z church had Il church
conference last Wednesday and layed
out the work for the ensuing year.
Master Emmet Morgan left this
week for Omaha, to visit friends and
take in the street fair also.
Mrs &. w. Newman organized a
club for young people at the parson-
age Monday evening, their work will
be to raise money to finish the inter
ior Of the parsonage recently built,
they have stan ted out with good
membership. 81,
There was an entertainment given
at the Simeon's hall, for the benefit of
the Mt. Zion BAPTIST church, a literary
program was rendered after which
light refreshments were served. A
good time was reported by all present
it was under the management of Mr..
Alfred Morgan.
Master Earl Higgins has gone to
Omaha. to work, he expects to make
his residence there .S.
Mrs. Fannie Pindard Of Council
Bluffs, was in the city q few days the
latter part Of last week TO visit her
aunt who is in poor health. a4-.,..
Mrs. Chas. Watkins has been quite
sick at her residence on Center street,
but is better at this writing.
A select dance was given last week
at Sim cons nall by Messrs Green Goals
and Abe Casen, in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Williams who returned to
their. home the last of the week in
Aberdeen, $. D., voting good time
on the visit
Mrs Anna Parker is very sick at her
home 50a west 7lh street. We hope
for her recovery.
. MIR. Thomas Gee brother Of Mrs.
Y ! 4 d
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

The ladies Of the Household OF Ruth
gave an entertainment at the Calder
hall last Tuesday evening, a good at
tendance was present and pleasant
lime enjoyed
Mrs. Bush Of Davenport, is a Cedar
Rapids visitor this week the guest OF
Mrs. William Morgan of SAT sth.,
street west.
Mr.. Harry Martin was in the city
last week a visitor at the parental
home.
Little Forest Martin has been quite
sick for the past week.
Mrs. W. M. Lowell has been indis-
posed but is much improved.
Mr.. Gus Smith entertained a party
of ladies at dinner Tuesday at Jones
restaurant, complimentary TO his sis.
ter Miss Emma Smith, who was visi.
tor in the city last week.
Mr.. Arthur Jackson is in the city
otter prolonged absence. He expects
his wife and infant son soon, Their
many friends receive them with a
hearty welcome.
The mandolin club had better get
busy.
The Christian Endcavor is to be re-
organized and will hold regular meet
ipgs at the usual hour at the church.
Mr. :. L, Terry gave the Sunday
school most excellent paper on the
theme Of the lesson, Temperance" !"
The paper was very much enjoyed by
Fall
On account of the inclement weather
the congregation at the church Sunday
was not large but those who braved
the weather felt amply repaid by the
beautiful sermons delived by Rev.
Taylor, Subject in the morning "Thl
boundless efficiency" evening, TEN
perohce' You who do not attend are
missing vast amount of wholesome
instruction as spiritual benefit, Why
not make up your mind to attend
church, start this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
GALESBURG nLL.> NEWS

Mrs Hiram McgiI is visiting rela-
tives and friends in Chicago,
Miss Marie Cess OF Peoria is the
gaest of Mrs, Will Skinner
Mrs. Will Corn has returned from a
visit in Fowler.
Mrs. Pettis and Miss Sena Bassett of
Paris, Mo. have arrived in the city
for visit with Mrs. Henry Harmon.
Mrs, Henay Wells and Mrs. J. W,
Crew delightfully."- entertained about
1870 ladies Friday afternoon at the
home os Mrs Wells. in honor Of Mrs.
Minnie Coston of Omaha, who leaves
this week for her home. An informal
musical program was given during
the afternoon after which dainty re-
freshments were served the guest by
the Misses Ethel and lila Allen.
Mr.. Chester Cooper of Chicago spent
Thursday in the city, g.
Miss Laura Richardson and Mr.. Har-
ry N Beckley were united in marriage
Wednesday Sept, 23rd,, at the home
of the brides parents, Rev. j. R Skin
ner of Monmoth performed the cere.
mony. The bridal party consisted of
the bride and groom, and Miss Stella
Carter as bridesmaid and Elmer Rich
ardson as groomsman After congrat-
ulations u wedding supper was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Beckley are well known
having lived here all their lives.
They will be at home at RIO west
Knox street, after October 10Th, Those
present from out Of the city were, Mr..
y. w. Beckley, of Terre Haute, Ind;
Mable and Clara Tdrver, Of Moline;
Bertha Bates of Davenport; Marie
Cess, Peoria: Mary Ferguson, Char
lotte, Va; Rev. and Mrs. Skinner and
Miss Jessie Skinner, of Monmouth,
Miss LYDIA Crawford has returned
from d visit in Moline.
Miss Estella Gutter departed Mon
day for. Austin, Tex, where she has
accepted position as stenographer.
Mrs. Geo. Kide entertained at six
O clo,k dinner Monday evening at her
home in honor of Mrs Coston
The members of the Autumn Leaf
club held reception Thursday even
ing in the parlors of the A. M. T..
church in honor of Rev S. b. Moore
and wife, quite a number were pres.
ent to welcome them to their second
year. ...a
Mr. and Mrs. David Garnett ente.
tanned the musical Monday evening.
The honored guest was Mrs. Coston.
An informal musical program was
rendered by the members.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

deavor to have other Negroes do the
same. think he is not safe voter to
follow. See the inconsistency Of the
Negro who denounces the Clansman,
Tillman and Vardaman and jimcrowism
and disfranchisement of the Negro,
and then come out and advise the Neg
70 to vote for the Democratic party.
1t is time for us to be mon and remem-
Der that those who will fight from
principle will in the end win and even
our enemies will respect us.the mare.
Grant that the Republican party has
made mistakes; will not the mistakes of
the Democratic party exceed those of
the Republican party? Can the party
which has done so much for the good of
humanity be. held responsible for the
mistake of one man? Then what shall
we say Of the mistakes of the many
men of the Democratic party? l am a
Republican from principle, and not
to please Roosevelt, Taft or any other
Republican. And believe that the
men who placed the man Taft in nomi-
nation for president Of the Uuited
States did the thing that was best for
the country at large and it is the duty
of every member Of that party to fall
in line and stand by the grand old party
that has done so much for the good Of
this the richest and most prosperous
country in the world.
/ think it the duty Of every Negro to
leave heritage to his posterity of
which he will not be ashamed and which
will in nowise humiliate his posterity.
Be honest to yourself and be what you
know you are, a full tledge Republican
and not a Democrat.
If l am defeated | shall vote the
Republican ticket, and live under the
winning party until / can vote the Re-
publican ticket again.
Rise up and collect your forces and
do not suffer yourself to be hoodwinked
by Organism, vote for Taft in Novem-
ber, for you can vote for Bryan any
time.
Watch the Democrat Negro, who like
the goddess of spring, appears on the
scene to be known only for moment.
Watch the Bryanitics who outwardly
entrerts and persuades you to vote for
Bryan but inwardly exclaims what fools
ye Negroes ore.
Rev. H. w. Porter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

street will be married In the month Of
October. Reception at the home OF the
bride.
The Violet club invited the l.. l. ID.
Toussaiut Overture and Autumn Leaf
Clubs to join them in q grand outing
which was held at Central Park. The
out of town guests were Mrs. Gertrude
Culbertson, ex.president OF the Fedora
tion, Mesdames Henderson, Williams,
Aikens and many others who were all
from Clinton, After the days outing
they departed for home on the 7 p. IN.
train reporting a lovely time
Mr. o. w. Culbertson of Clinton was
the guest of Mr.. f, Green at 316 West
5th street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Hills of Hamp-
ton, Ohio, who was called here by the
death OF his father, w. Hill, after
spending several months with her
mother-in-law returned home Sunday
morning.
IT you have news for the paper call
c. + johnson, phone $50 new.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Prof. +. w, Perkins, has just re-
turned from Fulton, Mo, where he
has been doing some hustling work
for the II. p. A. Prof. Perkins is the
right man in the right place, and will
leave no stone unturned to make the
Association success.
Miss Mamie Carter left for her
school at Merceline, on the 5th., inst,
success Miss Cartar and may your
work be blessing to humanity.
Miss Mayme Martin the accomplished
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
Martin, left on the 5th., inst for Pola,
Kan, to visit Miss Crysolia Runyuns,
we anticipate q pleasant trip for her.
Quarterly meeting at the A. NJ. E.
church was held on the 9Th, Of the
monthpresiding elder Bryant officiat.
ing. Rev. Bryant delivered three
very excellent sermons. The quarter
ly conference was held on Monday
night and after the election of secre-
tary the roll was called. The total
Indebtedness of the church 10 $1,352,
the quarterly collection was S14.ol.
Next came the application for license
to preach, l.. R. Rout asked to be per-
mitted to preach, was called for exam
ination and found worthy was granted
license to preach. After reading some
resolutions complimentary TO the pre-
siding elder the conference adjourned.
sine die.
Miss Mabel Maxwell is on the sick
list at the home of Mr.. Nathan Ma
roys, she is improving slowly and her
friends hope to see her out again soon.
Mrs. Judia Holstclaw OF Fayette.
Mo-, is visiting in our city the guest OF
Mr.. aid Mrs. Bradley
DR.. w, p. Dudley, OF Philadelphia,
who has been in our city for the past
few days representing book known
as Medicology, left for Kansas City.
We wish him success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES.

Nose Hall of Wellman, visited rela-
tives here for few days en- his way
home from visit in Moline and Rock
Island, Ill.
Mrs. f. D. Motifs, Miss Marie Redd
and Mrs. S. Black are all visiting in
Chicago.
Rev. Stovall has been returned 10
this charge for another year much TO
the satisfaction of the ,peopls Of this
place. The people here, wanted him
returned and sent a very strong petit
tion to the Bishop Of the Iowa confer
euce asking for him and the request
was complied with. we also welcome
the same presiding elder. Rev. L. j.
Phillips,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rhodes and
children Mr.. B.veridge of Wellman,
and Mr.. Rice of Richmond, KY. were
guest at the A. l.. Hall home last Sun
day
Mr. Henry Cssell Of Fairfield, spent
Sunday in the city.
Mr., and Mrs. Walter Williams visi-
ted at the home of N. L, Black few
days last week. -
Lewis Wallace who has been i'll with
lumb bngo is convalescent.
Mrs. Dixon and Miss Ina Strothers
who have been visiting at Rev Sto-
wallis home have returned to their
bone in Beloit, Wis.
Rev. Stovall is home from visit 10
Fairfield, and will conduct services
both morning and evening, Sunday at
the A. NJ. L church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
Mason's selling new braids.
EDITORIALS.
REPUBLICAN, PARTY.

The Republican party was
conceived in the cradle of Liber-
ty and honesty more than half
century, ago. 1t was necessary
in that trying period of the
American Republic that a new
party be born, pledged to cardi-
nal principals of liberty, freedom,
loyalty, honesty aud equal
justice to all men Upon these
principles the great Republican
party was anchored and Upon
these fundamental tenents she
has won her victories, fulfilling
her promises and bringing a di-
vided union into a united free
people, and prosperous nation
Of nearly 100000, 900 people. No
other American political party
can show SUCH a marvellous re-
cord. There may be individuals
and frequently men of high
standing in the Republican par
ty that have in the past deviated
from these principles, have done
wrong, but remeber voters that
individuals do not represent the
party, and men will pass away
but principles, if based upon JUS
tice will live forever. Thus it is
we as citizens and voters should
,holase the<principles rather. than
the men, the principles Of the Re
publican party has always been
for the common people, and the
Colored people, and the demo
cratic party has always been
against the Colored man aud the
common masses Of the laboring
people, For me give me the
grand cid party that has carried
us we'll thus far, or give me
something, better, but not the
democratic party no never.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

visiting her sister and niece, Mrs, Penn
berton.
Mrs. Ella Hester returned to her
home at Pittsburg, Kans. after few
weeks visit with her sister, Mrs. A. j.
Reed.
Mrs. Stout of Glenwood Is her visit
ing her daughter, Mrs R Banks.
Mr.. Sands Banks returned home
from Omaha after visiting friends and
relatives.
Rev. Robinson is expected TO arrive
here Sunday to take charge of services,
Miss Lulu Baker and Jessie went to
Omaha Saturday to spend few weeks
with friends and relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02
DRED DISEASE.

While sitting at home. serene and at
The people were startled with anawful
disease
Which came in their midst with an ugly
frow.
And spread its wings DER country and
1t lurked about first here and there,
1t seemed to nestle high in the air
Till down it came with an easy pace,
And seized is victims irrespective
Then the doctor came with the yellow
flag,
With oinment and pills all tied in
bag,
Saying, take this, be patient, it won't
be long,
Before you again can join in the
throng.
AS the flag thus floated and played in
the breeze,
1t seemed with it's mission to be highly
pleased, " E
Aud said to troubles don't stop here,
The plague of men is in hiding near.
There hung that emblem till were
tired, I'D
Its folds and co,ors no more desired,
And there remained ill twas clearly
s., .a seen, ,.,.. ..,a4
That the doctor said raise the quarar-
tine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-02

Miss Zellia Davis was the hostess to
the "loarells" Thursday evening Oct,
lst at their first autumn meeting
Vacation days being over every mem.
per was present. This occasion was a
diversion from the usual Sabbath sf-
ternoon meetings, in as much as the
young ladies attended the Union Con-
gregational church where an elaborate
dinner was served in the dining room.
And the 'Ioareles" seated around a
special table with dainty decorations,
discussed the coming years work The
studies Of English, ioareles hints and
Orthography will be continued, and
some important additional features
are to be taken up.