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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

have known both men and women
whose natures We're so gentle and for
giving that they themselves would
seek to explain the sights and annoy
ances heaped upon them by an unap-
preciative world. have seen them
bear, without murmur or complaint.
through long years, neglect and cold
ness and browbeating. and then l
have seen them turn with passion
like n consuming flame TO scorch and
wither and destroy. Mrs. Linn Linton
saws, in speaking of the awful ana
unexpected revolution In the human
heart:
THE moment of that transformation
is sudden as thunderbolt, and, for
the most part, it is unalterable. The
old wine Of love is soured; the old
milk Of human kindness has run dry;
the forebearance and patience which
were once so markedly characteristic
of the temper have gone like smoke.
Then the inner fire breaks out, and
the foolish, who have played with
forces they do not understand. ana
have sighted affections they were too
shallow to appreciate, learn, by bitter
experience, the fact Of the steel be-
meath the velvet. Old ties are broken
at moments notice, Old lovers are
discarded as though they had never
been the husband who married his
young wife in such simple trust and
alteration, thrusts her out OF the
heart where she has been hidden like
young bird in Its nest, and turns her
adrift to the cold region Of his indiffer-
ence. The woman who has suffered
long and has been kind and all endur-
Ing steps out from beneath the yoke
and will bear it upon her shoulder no
more forever. The true friend shakes
off the false as If it were snake that
had coiled round the wrist. The end
of all that half-indolent good temper.
that unsellsh patience and generous
habit Of making allowances is reached.
as it were a precipice ending f1owery
path; and the tip is broken off Prince
Rupert's drop, when the whole thing
falls to powder. Wherefore it be-
hooves us to be wary when we deal
with very gentle and very good ma
tured people. There is point ut
which the whole thing collapses; and
that point is always reached suddenly.
A very little care would have kept
matters alive to the end Of time; but
pers;stency in neutrality-suspicious. Of
small wrongs at last have had the eff
feet of one or two larger assaults.
For we can be killed by pinpricks,
though the process is a long one; and
love and patience and forebearance
follow the same rule. as the bodily
life"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19
These Arc the Latest.

Finger bowls have grown smaller.
The latest are made of tinted Bohc-
mian glass, and have q footed bowl.
which rests OIL a plate to match. II
possible the finger-bowl should carry
out the color scheme of the table. The
most correct champagne glasses have
the melon-shaped bowl. Aftes-dinnel
coffee-cups are now large enough to
be used for afternoon tea. They come
in the long, low caldron shape The
latest glass for evening sorbet or
punch is known as the violet cup
shape. 1t resembles somewhat a large
violet, and is made of violet glass.
The tulip is a fayorite sorbet glass,
and is usually seen in shades of yell
low. Punch or sorbet Is also served
in the heart of a full blown pink rose,
made of the new pink Bohemian glass.
All these flower glasses rest on a nat
ufally shaped green leaf, which is Of
glass, and used for the saucer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19
Revival of the White skirt.

Aev1ynl OF tne WIN Sklrts
TIE revival of the white skirt is as
stirred. Single skirts of percale finish
ed with fine scallop around the edge
Of the hem and ten or twelye-inch
scallop feunce above it will be worn
in the street with summer dresses.
With more elaborate house dresses a
skirt Of nainsook is worn. This is fin
ished with three, four and five over
tapping hounces, about five or six
inches deep around the bottom. These
ruff1es are quite generally trimmed
with edges of French Valenciennes or
frills of point d'esprit. There are often
as many as three two-inch ruffies of
solid lace on the edge of the skirt, one
over the other. Above these the over
tapping founces come, edged with lace
Of the same width, This gives bout
FAINT edge to the bottom Of the petit
coat and holds out the dress skirt For
extra warmth there are short petit
coats of the finest crepon woods edged
with Maltese laces. The luxurious
fashion of silk brocaded skirts and cor
sets to match is shown in the new
sets imported from Paris. Sets Of pale
violet brocade in fine shell pattern are
shown. The petticoat Is trimmed
around the bottom with nine-inch
founce Of butter-colored point DE
Paris. This fiounce is festooned with
full little choux Of violet ribbon around
the edge of the skirt, over several
overlapping founces of violet silk in
varied tones OF color. Still other skirts
are of cream gros-grains figured la
chine, with bouquets of roses In nat
ural colors The corsets that match
these skirts are trimmed around the
top with lace to match the hounce on
the skirt These handsome corsets are
Intended to be worn without a corset
cover
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

when making offerings. To the gods
the rich made various sacrifices but
the poor adored them by simply kiss
ing the hand, In illustration of this,
1t is told of Demosthenes that when
a prisoner in the hands of the soldiers
Of Antipater he asked to be allowed
to enter a temple. When he entered
he touched his mouth with his hands,
which the guards took for an action
OF religion, He did 1t, however, more
securely to swallow the poison he had
prepared fc. the occasion. The Ro-
mans treated as Atheists persons who
would not kiss their hands on enter
ing 4 temple. Under the Roman en-
perors 1t became an essential duty,
even for the great themselves.
Inferior courtiers were obliged to y
content to show their respect by kneel-
ing, touching the robe of the emperor
by the right hand and carrying it to
the mouth. But after a time even this
was considered too great q favor, and
they We're compelled to salute the em-
peror at a distance by kissing their
hands in the same manner that they
adored their gods. 1t was custom
with the primeval bishops to give
their hands to be kissed by the min
listers who served at the altar. Cortez
found the custom established in Mex
leo, where more than a thousand lords
;saluted him by touching the earth
with their hands, which they after
ward carried to their mouths. At the
beginning of the century the custom
was carried to such an excess and be-
came so common that the better class
es for time abandoned the practice,
which eventually fell into disuse gen
orally. Indeed, according to one au-
thority, the custom would have been
entirely lost IF lovers were not sole
itous to- preserve it In all it's full
power. New Yord Recorder.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19
FASHIONS of the Moment,

Opals cut round like pearls are the
present craze among gems.
Colored cambria handkerchiefs in
pale shades of mauve, green and vel
low, with triple hens Of white finely
hemstitched, are new fancy.
To bleach piece of white embroid-
cry that has became yellow wet it in
soapsuds not very strong and lay It on
the grass where the sun will shine on
1t. Wet it and turn it every day until
sufficiently bleached.
An approved way to prepare ban
anas: Remove the dark ends and
about third of the skin, turning the
rest away from the fruit that it may
serve as sort Of dish for the syrup.
Lay the bananas on a pan and
sprinkle on each one teaspoonful OF
sugar and half that amount of lemon
Juice. Bake in hot oven until ten
der throughout, but not like mush
This will take from twelve to eighteen
minutes. Serve at once In the skins
So cooked bananas are easily digested
and are nutritious.
Straw and other native Japanese
grasses plated and made into fringes
are now sod to border and ornament
bamboo. rattan and rush chairs and
stools and divans. A similar decora-
ton for the roofs of cottages and the
balustrades of piaZzas that is sold by
the yard is a heavier fringe Of PUSHES
overlaid with a plated net and plated
grasses to twine about piazza posts
and pillars. While these furbishments
are very picturesque and unique they
are not adapted to the architecture
and color of all American country
houses and must fit into the landscape
to be other than ridiculous. Pretty
effects in many such houses may, how
ever, be obtained by using at windows
and over doors Japanese fret work,
which should be covered with gay.
colored silk or gauze on the inside, In
order to keep out winged things.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19
Z OLD SETTLERS PICNIC.

The colored old settlers will hold
their annual meeting and basket picnic
on Thursday, August /, at Greenwood
park. These affairs are always pleas
ant. The old settlers spare no atten-
ton to make their guests enjoy the
day. A few speeches will be made
showing the trials and tribulations of
these pioneers. In fact very elabor-
ate program is being arranged by the
executive committee which will be
made public later.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

We are glad to note the fact that
Miss leila Davis has been rendered and
accepted a position in the state census
bureau Office. The suggestion was
made in TIE BYsTASDER recently that
it was not the lack of ability that pre-
vented our young ladies and gentlemen
from getting lucrative positions, but
that the applicants were too easy dis
| couraged: that the race did not stand
shoulder to shoulder in its demands.
The race must stand as unit. When
we have competent person for any
position or there is cause for recognition
everything in our power should be
done to bring about the desired result
Miss Mabelle Berry has also secured a
good position and there are others for
all who will prepare and apply them
selvesfor the occasion. Miss Davis and
Miss Berry are two of our city's most
promising young ladies and will serve
the census officials and themselves with
credit. THE BYsTANDERis going to
put Torch its greatest effort to secure
positions for all deserving ones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19
The kissing of the Hand.

From the remotest times men sa-
luted the sun, moon and stars by Kiss
ing the hand. The ancient Romans
made the kiss of salutation by kissing
the tips of the fingers to every person
whom they met. kissing the hand
was mark of respect Subjects form
erly kissed the knees Of their superb
ors and the feet of the chief pontiff
kissing the priests hand was usual
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

The executive committee and officers
of the colored old settlers are requested
to meet at Nj. Alex Burney's shop,
at the corner of Fifth and Walnut
streets, on Monday evening next at $
o'clock sharp.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19
A Nohhx Costume.

In this sketch is represented cool,
acknowledging suit, made of white
corded duck. The skirt has an enor-
nous flare, which in this material is
very stylish. The full sleeves are
braided from the wrist upwards to
corresponds with the collar and revers,
which are also embroidered in gold.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

teresting meeting in the church par
Tors Wednesday afternoon. The meet
ng was called for the installation of
officers, but owing to some of the newly
elected officers being absent This Feat
ure of the program was omitted.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Mrs. La Cour is visiting in Chicago.
Owing to the yellow fever in the south
ern states it was thought to be mad
visable to take the trip with her hus-
band, who is at New Orleans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Miss Ella Hughes, daughter Of Mr.
Nelson Hughes, died at the home o.
her father Thursday and will be buriee
tomorrow afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Mrs Jennie Robinson, after visiting
several weeks in the city left for her
home last Tuesday accompanied by
little Ethel Brooks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Miss Ada Jordan, of st. Joe. visited
in the city this week. She was present
at the marriage of her friend Miss
Anna Davis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Mrs. Cora White-Stewart, accompan-
les by Mr. Douglas Miller's children,
tried this week from MT Pleasant
after pleasant visit of several weeks.
Douglass is correspondingly happy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Mr. +. e. Williamson will call on our
city subscribers who are delinquent
and desire to pay up and renew ts,eir
subscription for another year. BE
patient, you will be called upon and
also be sure, to have the money ready
to discharge your obligation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Mrs. Clara Birney and Miss Curtis, OF
Sioux Falls, Oak, are visiting at the
home of Mr. Alex. Birney and family
of Ninth and Grand Avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Mrs. Cora Stewart, accompanied by
the children of Douglas Miller, re-
turned from Mt. Pleasant the first of
the week. They report an excellent
time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Rev.iFarris preached at st. Paul's A
M. L. church Sunday evening. He is
an evangelist of some note and
preached an able sermon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Walter and Ambrose jackson left fer
Kansas City, Mo-. last Saturday where
they will make their future home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Miss Florence Page and Mrs. Lizzie
Sparks, of St. Joe, are in the city, the
guests of Mrs. Fletcher, 1912 Croker
street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Mr.. Jones has returned to the city
after several years absence in
Arkansas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Misses Paine and Parker, of st. Joe,
are visiting at the home OF Mr.. and.
Mrs. Fletcher. 1912 Croker street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Thomas Blagburn arrived home SAT-
uraay, after several weeks sojourn IN
Missouri for medical treatment
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Mrs. James Woods contemplates a
visit to Ottumwa in the near future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Miss May #. Ruff arrived in the city
Saturday, after Yearly q years absence
in Galesburg.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

There will be a meeting of the Fred
Douglass club next Wednesday even
ing at the court house. Let everyone
attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

The Misses Davis, of Abba, were
visitors in the city this week attending
the wedding of Miss Davis and q. S.
Jones Miss Jones and Mrs. Meadows,
sisters of the groom were also present
at the ceremony.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Miss Blanche Renix entertained a
few friends at tea in honor of Miss
Maude Hopkins one evening this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Jno. Hardy is sick with the rheuma
tisin. He is in good spirits and hopes
to be well in a few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

DR.. Bell, of St Charles, was the guest
of DIR. E. +. johnson Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19
Household Hints,


A new co;sage ornament is modelled
after spray Of maiden hair fern pref
tily blended in enamel and studded
with diamond dew drops.
For the rowing season an appropri-
ate scarf pin In gold is designed after
a shell with out-riggers and seat com
plete and mounted with precious
stones.
A spray of June rose buds makes a
handsome corsage pin. 1t can also be
worn as a brooch. The stems are
studded with olivines and the leaves
done in enamel
A very pretty tuck is given to the
new striped silk blouses by making
the collar and cuffs of batiste to match
the color in the stripe and trimming
the edge with narrow cream lace.
For stains on the hands nothing is
better than little salt, with enough
lemon Juice to moisten it. rubbed on
the spots then washed off with clear
water.
In basin of water salt falls to the
bottom; for this reason salt fish should
not be soaked with the skin side down,
as the salt will fall to the skin and re-
main there.
Pretty blue serge dresses for sport
Ing costumes have blouse waists like
the skirt made with two wide side
plaits on each side in front, falling to-
ward the center over a strip of white
embroidery, and row of small round
pearl buttons in groups Of three down
either side Of the inside plat. Turn.
over collars and cuffs of lace-edged
batiste complete the costume
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19
FOR THE FAIR SEX.
INTERESTING GOSSIP FOR MAID
AND MATRON.

Velvet and Stcel--Rcvival OF the
White SlSirt--Thesc nre the Latest
The kissing OF ire Hnnd--Aousc-
hold authorizations of the Mo-
mcnt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

The Dimmitt children gave a concert
at the First Baptist church Wednesday
evening. The program was we'll rem
dered and the children received a
liberal patronage Mr.. Dimmitt is un-
able to work and his children are doing
noble work. Let every one who can
help them do so.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

The Stewardess board held a meeting
Wednesday afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Over these are turned long. narrow
band revers of black satin. The large
lace hat is ornamented with ostrich
plumes, while velvet flowers cover the
crown, and few are placed under the
brim A white chiffon parasol COM
plctes this charming toilette.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Miss Arnold, sister of Mrs. Charles
Windsor. is. visiting in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Jno oliver, of ST. Joe, visited in the
city this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Miss Alice Robinson entertained a
few friends Thursday evening in honor
of Miss Ollie Hopkins. Refreshments
were served, games We're played and a
delightful evening spent Miss Robin
son proved herself quite hostess.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Mr.. F. Thomas visited in the city
this week
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

In another column will be found the
ad. of Bennett & Co., dealers in fine
China and glassware. Give them a
call, and they will certainly please you
in their line. Mr.. Bennett is well and
favorably known in this city, having
been connected with the Continental
clothing house for several years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Messrs. Gordon and Mash, the Fourth
street BARRIERS. contemplate putting in
Turkish bath outfit They employ
four tonsorial artists and have one of
the neatest, and prettiest shops in the
city. They are good business men and
viii succeed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

Messrs. Williamson and Foster are
now comfortably located at No. FL
Fourth street. They are two worthy
young men who have gone into the law
business for the purpose of making it a
success. They are studious, industrious,
intelligent and have the confidence
and esteem of all who know them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

The lawn fete given by Naomi court
Thursday evening was a grand affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart, of Twenty fifth
street, opened their beautiful home and
lawn for the occasion. Owing to the
inclemeney of the weather those
present were compelled to seek shelter
in the house, which was artistically
decorated. The music was furnished
by Kirtley's mandolin club and was
much appreciated. The refreshments
were, dainty and were served by the
ladies of the court in an artistic man
ner. Had the weather permitted a
much grander time would have been
Witnessed Mrs. c. s. Stewart and
AIRS. g. II. Cleggett and the inen bers
Of the court deserve great credit for
the pleasant manner in which they en-
tanned their guests.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

An article in the Daily Iowa Capital
is authority for the statement. that an
examiner of the commission, after an
investigation. thoroughly exonerates
w. A. Wilburn from all charges which
were brought against him while he was
employed as a letter carrier He has a
clean record and was one of the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-07-19

a new co;sage ornament is modelled
after spray Of maiden hair fern pref
tily blended in enamel and studded
with diamond dew drops.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-04-11

front, the ball has opened" Gen. John
ston had made his order of battle, and
had formed his army in three long parallel
lines.
The Confederate army moved forward
in solid column under the personal COM
mand of Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston,
striking Gen. Sherman's division at the
Shiloh Church. He struck Sherman like
a cyclone, rushing his line of battle right
on to the batteries and throwing many of
the new troops who had never been in
battle into great confusion, capturing sew
eral pieces of artillery and the camps of
the Union army, with all their provisions.
The tide of battle rolled on. striking Prem
tiss and McClernand and driving them
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1895-04-11
Peculiar PROVISIONS OF a Mill.

One OF the most peculiar wills ever
drawn up IN Su DIX County has recent
ly been filed. The property involved is
on Longwood avenue, in Longwo d.
BY the terms of the document the
widow is to recei. Q the use and income
OF the cal estAt, during her life. At
her death tho property Is to 20 to the
thlce children under the most careful
~ drawn provisions. The whole prop
erty is to be divided into three equal
parts by imaginary line, drawn from
the front 10 tho back boundary. One
daughter is to receive the we stern
third Of the cellar and the attic and
the three rooms On that end of the
house. The second daughter is to
have the center third of he garrett
and the middle and easterly thirds of
the first floor. The son will draw the
ea,terly third of the basement and loft
aud the middle and easterly thirds of
the second foor. He is to be allowed
the use OF the steps inside the house
until reasonab time ha, ella sed for
him to build steps outside OF the house.
The expenses OF keeping the house and
yard IN repair must he equally vided
among the three. This seems to be q
very pretty an exact way OF regulat-
ing fanny affairs. These imaginary
lines can he made to per. orm the same
Office as meridians and arallels. When
the brother and sisters wish to locate
their belongings they can take out
textant and find out their latitude and
longitude. Dos on Tran cript..