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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05
WELCOME TO THE PRESS.

The Iowa State Bystander most
earnestly and sincerely extend
hearty welcome to the Western
Negro Press Association, its ed1-
tors, reporters and its represen-
tativcs, and were you not well
come the Bystander would not
have asked the Association 10
meet here. Therefore we well
come the Press Association and
all of the other visitors to the
greatest city, in the greatest
state in galay of the Union.
with the lowest per cent OF
illitercy probably in the known
world, less than I !! per of the
people unable to read and write
with the best school system with
good christian liberty, loving
loyal hearted people, the first
State in the Union to wipe the
Black laws off her statute books
with her broad praries filled with
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

One of the most noticeable new feat
ures of the Memorial Day parade last
Saturday was the battalion of Negro
boys representing the colored soldiers
who fell in our recent wars. This bat
tallion consisted of drum corpe under
the direction of Mr.. Chas. Floyd, with
Howard Griffen and John Mitchell as
drummers and Lloyd Walker as color
sergeant and a junior marching club,
composed of Rufus Jackson, captain,
Jid Crews, color sergeant and Spencer
Elliston, Chester Woods, Earl Bundy,
Jas. Bundy and little Arthur Wilson.
The marching club wore dark suits with
blue caps and red white and blue sashes
and each carried an American flag,
which made them the best uniform bat
:tallion in the procession and brought
forth rounds of applause from the
crowds along the line of march.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Rev. H W. Porter of Union Con-
gregational church is making an ex-
tended tour through the state in the
in the interest of his work, and he has
he has spoken with power and effect to
many; who hear him gladly. He will
be absent from his pulpit on Sundays
for the month Of June, filling appoint
ments already made. His pulpit will
be filled each Sunday morning by in
June by the Rev. E. c. Moulton of Des
Moines. Hear Rev. Moulton, he is one
of our strong ministers and friend to
the colored people. Sunday School and
Mems League will go on at the usual
hours All friends are invited to the
services; and our doors are especially
open to those who have no church home
to come freely and abide with us and
we will do you good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

It the Corinthian Baptist Church on
Thursday evening a reception was
terdered to the four young ladies who
graduated from the Des Moines High
schools the past week, Misses Adah
Hyde, May Tolliver, Bessie Reeves,
and Letta Cary: aud Mr.. R. II. Woods
a graduate frosa the schools of Louis
vile Kentucky. A most excellent
program was rendered This reception
for the graduates is rendered annually
by the Corinthian people and Rev.
Griffith and his congregation should
be commended for this noble step they
are taking in expressing their apprec-
iation for the efforts Of members of our
race to ace omplish something for them
selves and the race. Mr. Elbert Hall
presided at this meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

committee reported after which fol-
| lowed the election of officers. Mrs G.
b. Lewis of Davenport having the
largest number of votes was elected
president; Miss Jessie L Walker OF
Marshalltown, vice presidents; Mrs.
Lizzie Mitchell of Burlington, second
vice president; Mrs. James II. Woods
of Des Moines, recording secretary;
Mrs. A. l.. DeMond, of Buxton, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Alice
Thompson, Muscatine, treasurer, and
Mrs. E. b. Eliiston, Des Moines state
organizer.
On Wednesday morning the Buxton
band furnished music for the recep-
tion rendered the delegates by the City
Federation of Buxton.
The ne, officers were installed and
the president named her chairmans
for the ensuing year. The body ad-
journed to meet with the clubs of Ot-
tunwa in May. 1909.
The Art exhibit, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Geo. Wells, Of Des
Moines, is worthy Of special mention.
The exhibit was srtistically arranged
in the auditorium of the Y. M, c. a.
The exehibits eansisted Of band paint.
en- china, hedebo embro derv, Mt. Mel
lick work, eyelet embroidery shadow
work and battenburg work. The Bux-
ton Clubs art exhibit ur der the direc.
ton of Mrs. Tucker attracted quite a
bit of attention and wasindeeu comen-
dable
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05
FREDERICkS WAS DISMISSED
BY COURTS

Lamont Frederick the young Ne
gro accused of the brutal assault
and robbery of Mrs. w. S. Riser,
is free man.
The charge against him was dis
missed and he was released from
custody by order of Judge McHen-
ry with the consent of Attorney
De Graft in the criminal court af-
ter all the evidence in his case had
been taken and the lawyers were
preparing for their arguments to the
jury.
The sudden termination in the
case resulted from an absolute fail
ure of the authorities to connect
the young man in any way with the
horrible crime. The dismissal of
the case came:a complete vindica-
tion but there was no doubt as to
the defendents innocence from the
preponderence of evidence intro
duced to show it. The country at
torney realized it and said after
ward that he could not have con-
scientiously faced the jury and ask
the twelve men to convict the Ne
gro. The judge concurred in this
asserting that he was convinced in
his own mind that the authorities
had made mistake and gol the
wrong man.
S. Joe Brown attorney for Fred
erlcks, grasped the hand of the
prosecutor aud exclaimed, "y on
certainly have shown yourself a
man by your conduct in dropping
this case, especially when you are
right in the middle of a political
campaign. l assure you it will
not injure you in any way with the
coored people Of Des Moines. y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05
Douglass Portrait.

On Saturday afternoon June 20
there will be exercises in the Art
Department in the Hall of History
at the Historical building, which
is near the State Capitol, very
unique and interesting exercises
for many reasons. First, it will
be the placing and unveiling of a
colored mans picture in that
great Art Hall; which is the first
instance of the kind in the north
west. The fine oil painting of
the Hon. Frederick Douglass,
which now hangs in the Cover
nor's office, after it has been fin
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05
OFFICIAL CALL.
Colorado, Springs, Colo.
May 10TH, 1903

A"No'
To the Press:
Pursuant to the Regular Appoint
ment under the Provisions of the Con-
stitution.
The Western Negro Press Association
of the United States of America IS
hereby called to convene at Des Molnes-
Iowa. in it's twelfth annual session
June 1Oth., and 1lth., 1908. Proprle-
tors, Editors, Managers and Corre-
spondents west Of the Mississippi river
are eligable to membership in said as
sociation and are urged to be present.
We cordially extend an invitation to
the members of the fraternity and the
friends of the Newspapers in general
throughout the country to meet with us
at Des Moines to consider those ques-
tions so vital to the welfare of the race
in the United States of America. We
also extend and expect all ministers
and college professors, business men
and professional men and women to
ioin US in this meeting.
Recent developments show the need
of action on the Fart of the intelligent
and thoughtful members of the race
and the press with the aid assistance OF
the clergy, must undoubtedly take the
lead.
w. H. Duncan, President,
Porter S. Simpson, Recording Sec'y.
Nick Chiles, Chairman Executive
Committee.
Address Hon. John L. Thompson,
Des Moines, Ia, concerning hotel ac-
ooroodatiOnS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Miss Adah Hyde is another one
of the younger young ladies who
graduated last week with honor
from the West side high school.
She is the youngest daughter of Mr..
and Robert N. Hyde, his son B. N.
graduated from the West high last
year and his oldest daughter grad
uated several years ago. Miss Adah
is very lovely and exemplary
young girl, and a credit to her
parents and our race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05
WESTERN NEGRO PRESS
ASSOCIATION.
Its Early History And What
1t Stands For.

Next week Iowa and the people Of
Des Moines will have an opportunity
to become more acquainted with the
men and women VIII o are editing and
managing the colored Journals of the
great West. The early struggles to
run a newspaper have indeed been
hard and in fact it is no easy matter
yet, but as in most all other struggles
in life 1t is battle. Many will be
the story told and printed about the
opportunities the suppression, the cen
sorship of the press next Wednesday
and Thursday at the l2th annual
m Getting of the Wes,ern Negro Press
Association. which originally was
called the Northwestern Press Asso-
ciation, later enlarged its territory
and called itself the Western Press AS
sociation including all reliable Color
ed journals west of the Mississippi
River and now the Association has
grown until there may be a move
ment on foot to merge into the Ma
tioual Press Association as Mr.. Cur
ley Brewer, of indianapolis, Ind, is
already member of the Association.
The Western Negro Press Associs-
tion is ~ years old. having been found
ed by Editor Harry R. Graham and
Isaac Frederick, in 1896. After consid
erable personal espondence and
agitation through the columns of the
st. Joseph Mirror, these gentleman
issued a call for convention to be
held at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, at
Kansas City. Mo-, July l4th., 1896. The
convention notice was copied and pub
lshed by other journals and resulted
in the first meeting being success.
A permanent organization was formed
as follows:
H. r. Graham, of st Soseph Mirror.
president: T. w. Fl. Williams, of Kan
sas City, Mo-, chief first vice president;
J. E. Page, of Topeka Call, second vice
presidents; j. l.. Fleming, of National
Protest, third vice president; Geo. l..
Fouche, international secretary: w.
II. M Monroe, of New Missouri, assistant
secretary; and j. Silas Harris, of New
Missouri, treasure. The first exc
cutive committee was as follows: John
| L. Waller. of American Citizen. chair
man; R. E. Lee Bailey Of Baptist
Union; j. D. Russell, Of St. Lotus
Eagle; j. Dallas Bowser, of Kansas
| City and Israc Frederick, of St. Jo-
seph.
The following resolutions offered by
J. C.Chastine, was unanimously adopt
| ed:
"Resolved that the thanks of this
| Association are due and are hereby ex-
tended 20 Hon. Isaac + ederici for his
successful efforts in working up and
etfecting this organization of Afro
American newspaper men of the West
The second session. in 1897, was held
in the First Baptist church, Kansas
City, kas. At this session the follow
ing officers were elected: H. II. Hack
ley, of the Denver Statesman, presi-
dem: j. Monroe Dorsey. of The Blade,
Parson kas was elected secretary
John l.. Thompson of the Iowa State
Bystander, Des Noines, Ia, treasurer
and VIM. Il. Vernon, of the Western
Christian Recorder, was elected chair
man of the executive committee.
Since that time the sessions have
been held yearly in various parts of
the West, Colorodo Springs, Colo. st.
Joseph Mo Muskogee, l. 7 and
Kansas City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

The reception given by Mrs G. A.
Cleggett last Friday in honor of her
sister Mrs H. H. Lewis, who will soon
leaAe for N Y, was very delightful
affair The young ladies were received
in the forenoon from 9:3O to l2m., and
the married ladies from 2 to6p. M,
most magnificent luncheon was
served which was thoroughly enjoyed
by. Mre. Cleggett is a capital enter
tainer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05
IOWA CLUBS OF COLORED
WOMEN
Held Their Annual Session Ir
Buxton.

The sixth annual meeting of the
Iowa Colored Women's Clubs con-
vened in Buxton. In was in very
many respects quite interesting t.
the visitors, there was goodly
number in attendance, and the i'm
provement in each department was
indeed encour aging.
The Iowa Safe Federation of Colored
Woman's Clubs convened in Buxton on
Monday afternoon May 25th., 1908.
The session was opened with a
Social Purity meeting in the Mt. Zion
Baptist church, Mrs. Gertrude Colber-
son the State President called the
meeting to order. Mrs. c. B. Lewis Of
Davenport. chairman Of the Social
Purity committee submitted her re-
port, papers were read by members Of
the clubs from Buxton, Davenport, Ot-
tumwa and Des Moines OH Social Purl-
ty. The papers were all very interest
ing and were generally discussed. The
meeting adjourned until 7:45 p. m.,,
when the Federation opened its ses-
sion with remarks by Rev. c. H Men
denial. the welcome address was
made by Mrs Phoebe Cook of Buxton,
response by Mrs. Adelaide Perkins, Of
Cedar Rapids; Mr.. Leroy Tucker spoke
in behalf of the citizens of Buxton.
A beautiful trio was rendered by Mrs.
Alice Thompson, of Muscatine, Shelf
fv TAYLOR of Buxton and Cyrene Trent
of Burlington, the state orchestra
composed of ladies from the different
clubs of the state furnished music for
all of the sessions. Adjourned.
The morning session convened in the
A. M. E. church, the session was
opened with the club song, Iowa
Beautiful Land, the committee on
credentials made their report. The
President named the following COM
mittees: On rules and regulations,
Mesdames S. Joe Brown, Jennie John
son and Kate Carter; on finance, Mrs.
Perb ms, Mrs. Tucker, and Jessie Wal
ker: on resolutions, Mrs. DeMond
Misses Matte Green, and Murda Bee
son: on courtesy Mrs. w. H. Reeves,
Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell, and Lydia Moss:
Press, Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Mrs. Sumlin,
and Gertrnde Canady: Obituaries, Mrs.
l. l.. Brown, Mrs. @. Is. Taylor, Mrs
Fowler.
Reports from the clubs were read
and adopted Solos were sung by
Eladames Trent and EIliston, on Tues
day afternoon session opened with a
selection by the orchestra; officers
and committees made their reports, a
paper was read by Mrs. James b..
Woods, What do we derive from
club work?' the paper was gernerally
discussed The obituary committee
made a report and remarks were
| made by the delegates.
Greeting were read from friends and
co-workers.
Tuesday evening, the State president
deliveree her annual address.
| Wednesday morning session opened
the regular order of business, the
president named the nominating com.
mittee. At the regular business the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Miss May Davis of Abba, is in
point of service the Oldest CORE
spondent the Bystander has. She is
an Iowan, a graduate from the AL
bia high school with honor, she is
an active christian worker and will
be on the program during the Press
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

WANTED Colored ladies' every
where to sell our toilet articles maun-
factured especially for our race, the
colored people Of America. Splendid
opportunity to make money. Most
liberal terms. Full size packages FREE
to agents who will use the preparations
on their own hair and face. FREE
premiums to their agents and custo-
mers. Devote part or all of your time,
Write for particulars. Secure exclu-
i've territory. Have a pleasant and
profitable business of your own. Men,
tion this paper. The Burton Toilet
| Goods Co., Century Blk, St. Joseph.
Michigan
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum AS
sociatlon was entertained last Tuesday
bv Miss Pearl Tolliver. On Tuesday
evening June 9th the Association Will
give reception in honor OF the Misses
Adah Hyde, Letta Carey, May Tolliver
and Bessie Reeves, the four colored
graduates of the city. also in honor OF
the high schools and college graduates
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

iShed more than year at the
cost of many hundred dollars will
on Saturday afternoon be placed
in it's final resting place.
The Iowa Legislature aprro-
priated S25O.0O upon the purchase
price of this painting. The Sue
ces of securing this picture is due
to Mr.. VIM. Coalson, who con-
ceived the notion of having the
picture of distinguished colored
man in the capitol building. lie
organized an association in 1896,
known as the "Douglass Clark
Portrait Commission" The ar
ticles of the association read as
follows and signed by the names
following the article of associa-
ton.
ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
DOUGLASS CLARK PORTRAIT
COMMISSION
We, the undersigned, do hereby as
sociate ourselves together as Board
Of Commissioners for the purpose of
raising i've hundred dollars FOR the
purchas of oil.pain ing of Hon. Fred
erick Douglass and Hon. Alexander
Clark: the portraits to be presented to
the Historical Department of the
State of Iowa on or before the twenty
second day of September, A. D., 1897.
Said commission shall consist OF six
mem bers who from their own number
shall elect a president, vice presi-
dent, secretary ,and treasurer. For
the present these officers are: Presi-
dent, jefferson Logan; vice president,
Henry Clay: secretary, Horace II.
Lewis: treasurer, Charles w. Henry.
In testimony whereof, witness our
hands this 10th, day of December,
1896.
jeff Logan,
II s. Clay,
VIM. Coalson,
C. w. Heury,
Horace II. Devils,
John Walker.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
by the above person all of whom are to
me personally known, this 10TH, day
of December A. ID 1896.
F. W. Meyers,
Notary Public in and for Polk Coun-
ty, Iowa
Subscribed and sworn to before me
by John Walker, Dec. 18TH, 1896,
C. r. Jones, Clerk.
Supreme Court
After organization failed to
raise any amount another was or
ganized and finally that failed,
but through Mr.. Coalson's zeal
GUS work, he has finally succeeded
in securing the portrait of MIR.
Douglass. Most of the money
has been raised by subscription
contributed mostly by white peo-
pie; yet it is the duty of every
colored man to be over at the
Historical building on that after
noon and hear the exercises that
will be rendered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05
SPARKS FROM THE
ANVAL.

Greetings from the Bystander
repatorial staff from different
town. We are sorry chat all of
our correspondents have uot sent
in their sparks from the anval
sor this special occasion. 1t is
but proper and right that we
should show our appreciation for
these Negro Journalists and to
encourage them onward Below
we publish these sparks for they
are supposed to represent the
real sentiment of their commit
nifty.
Clinton, Ia, May Goth, 1908
10 the officers and mem bers of the
Western Negro Press Association. in
annual Session June lOth-1lth., 1908.
Greeting:
1t Is with the greatest
imaginab ble regret that am comp elled
to be absent from your convention. l
feel that your presence within the
borders OF our state, and the ideas
which will be advanced by you. will
tend to make our race more promi.
nent in the business and social world
OF the future. Wishing for you a
pleasant time, | remain ever
Your for the Press,
A. A. BUSH.
Correspondent for The Iowa State
Bystalder.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

The Bystander Office will be the head
quarters for tee Arefs Association the
day sessions will be held in the New
Court House the welcome reception
will be held at the Union Congrega-
tional church Wednesday evening and
the banquet will de held there also un-
les otherwise announced.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Miss Mabel G.. Tarver, one OF
the ACCOMPLISHED young daughters
of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. R. Tarver who
is highly respected in Moline, III.
She was born and reared in Illinois
educated in the public schools
graduated from the high school a
few years ago as also did her sister.
She is quite Sunday school and
church worker.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

At the meeting of the Sunday School
Board of St. Paul's A. NJ. E. Church,
Wednesday evening Miss Letta Cary
was elected delegate to the Des MONIES
Dist. S. s. Convention and Norma.
Institute which will be held in Buxton
June 18th TO the Goth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Monday evening Miss Mable Magee
entertained informly in honor OF Miss
Adah Hyde, one of the young ladies'
who graduated from west Des MONIES
High school last week. The serving
of refreshments concluded delight
full evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Mrs. David Bowmer received word
Thursday from her mother that she is
quite i'll at her home in Mt Pleasant.
She in company with her daughter
Miss Ethel left Friday morning for
Mt Pleasant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Mr. B Hyde who is student al 'he
State Agriculture College at Ames' has
returned home where he will spend
his summers vacation. He speaks
very highly of the great college, ana
the work he is doing is indeed COM
mendable, We wish Mr.. Hyde success
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

When in Abba, Iowa, call at z. M.
Hindsman Lunch Room for good ice
cream and lunches, fruits, tobacco and
cigars, also ladies rest room. Two
doors south of C. B & @. depot on A
street, No. 2l7.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

The beautiful residence of Mr. and
Mrs Will McGruder, on 18th and Car
venter Ave-, is nearly completed and
when finished it will be one of the mic
est modern seven room house owned
by our people in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

homes of contented people we
wish for you while here a good
and profitable session and pleas
ant visit while in our Bailiwick
and commonwealth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

The Misses Louise feriy and Pearson
of st. Joseph, are expected in ou" city
soon to attend Highland Park College
Both these young ladies are teachers
in the yublic schools Of St. Joseph.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Mr.. Geo. Hudson one of our popular
Young men left Thursday morning for
New York City, where he will try to
locate his sister whom he has not seen
for nearly 80 years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Miss Leulla G.. Franklin was born
in Iowa in 1883 was educated in the
common and high schools of our
State, for the past eight years her
parents have lived in Oskaloosa.
She has studied both vocal and In
strumental music, and is very
amiable young lady. .-.--- -~------.--.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Mackay
on MAY goth a bouncing baby girl
Roth child and mother are doing well.
Mr.. Mackay was formally of our city
and recently moved to louisiana MO-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Dr. W.. Sampson Brooks will deliver
a special address next Sunday night at
the A. Nj. Il. church, unon the subject:
1.-THE Negro, His Alleged Crime and
The Remedy.s. .. :. e.: 49,,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Or. A j. Carey of Chicago, one of
the most emminent ministers Of the A.
M. E. Church will be in the city next
week and speak Wednesday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Bryant, Misses
Bertha Curtley and Lula jackson re-
turned Monday from Osceola where
they spent Sunday visiting friends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph La Cour have
lust treated their cottage with new
coat of paint.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Mr.. G. H Lewis of Los Angles, Cal, l.,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. K. N.
HYDE at dinner Sunday. Mr.. Lewis
formely lived in our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-05

Mr., A. G. Carey, D. D. of Chicago
will arrive in our city Wednesday. He
will be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fled
jackson while in the city.