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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
EASE Is NOT THE ROAD no SUCCESS.

Our success in life generally bears a
direct proportion to the exertion we
make, and If we aim at nothing we
shall certainly achieve nothing BY
the remission of labor and energy it
often happens that poverty and
contempt, disaster and defeat, steal a
march upon prosperity and honor, and
overwhelm one with reverses and
shame. Persevering diligence is the
philosophers stone which turns every
thing to gold Constant, regular,
habitual and systematic application to
business must, in time, If properly
directed, produce great, results. 1t
must lead to wealth with the same
certainty that poverty follows in the
train OF idleness and inattention. 1t is
no longer those who are brilliant, those
who affect to do the most and best
work, with the least apparent pains
and trouble, whom we are most inclined
to admire. We eventually come to
admire and respect labor the more
openly it is proclaimed by the laboring
man TO be the cause of his success.
Who are the successful men? They
are those who when boys were COM
PEELED to work, either to help themselves
or their parents: who as Young men
had their wits sharpened by having to
devise means of making their time
more available than it would be under
ordinary circumstances
The talent of success is simply doing
what we can do well, and doing well
whatever we do-without a thought of
fame. Idleness travels very leisurely
along and poverty soon overtakes it,
To be idle is to be poor. 1t is said that
pride and poverty are inconsistent
Companions, but when idleness unites
them the depth of wretchedness is
complete.
One of the best remedies for hard
times is to cheat the doctor by being
temperate; the lawyer by keeping out
of debt, and poverty by being
Industrious.
Heaven is not gained by a single bound;
We build the ladder by which we rise
From the lowly earth to the yaulted skies.
And mount the summit round by round. y
EInoRA GREEN Newton Ia
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Ali those indebted to THE Iowa
STATE BYsrANpER will please be ready
to settle with our collector, Clarence
". Logan. He is looking you up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Paul Walden and William Fine. of
Newton, are expected in the city
Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. Julia Buckner, of Oskaloosa,
will visit in the city, the guest of Miss
Della Mcknight, SIS Eleventh street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. w. H. Birney and not Mrs.
Berry as was stated in last week
paper, read that most excellent paper
on ssIndividual influence.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Miss Hattie Mash, sister of Miss
Susie Mash. is now in the city to re-
main permanently.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Henry McCraven is no longer con
nected with The Iowa STATE By
srANpER in any form or capacity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. Mills and Mrs. Duagee have re-
turned from a pleasant visit in the
southland.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Gordon & Mash is the firm name of
the Aborn House barber shop. They
are enterprising young men and have
one of the neatest and cleanest shop in
the city and have good and growing
business. second to none in the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

pastor, RAW Il. "a. Clark, of ST Panlssl
"A. M, II. church, not only gave grand
entertainment, but greatly replenished
the exchequer of the pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs Jno. Mayweathers has been on
the sick list for several days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Miss Maple Morton, of 77a Tenth
street, is suffering with tonsilitis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Burns Chapel, NJ. E. church, Des
Moines street, between Second and
Fourth street, services for the Sabbath
as follows: Preaching 1890 a. M; sub
ject, .The evidence of our Christianity. ;.
Text, John, 90, HE that saith he
abideth in him ought himself also to
walk, even as he walked 1920 a m.
class meeting. 2:3o Sunday school.
Preaching 7:3o P. M, subject, sour
wants are supplied by him who knows
them Text; Mat. 6, 32-33; AFTER all
these things do the Gentiles seek, but
seek We first the Kingdom of God. .
The second Sunday in April, $3.50 is our
quarterly meeting. You are respectful
~ invited to attend these services.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Several interesting communications
are necessarily held over until next
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. Jordan Morris is seriously i'll at
her home on Oak and Croker.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

The whole Foster stock must be sold.
Big bargains at THE HUB" GOT Wal
nut Street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Charity Lodge will give an entertain
ment in the near future in their hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Everything down in price at The
Hubs" big shoe sale. 6o7 Walnut
Street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Walter jackson and sons left TO
Kansas City. Mo-, Sunday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

John Capart is suffering with in
fammatory rheumatism.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Michael Harris still remains in a
precarious condition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

The big sale of the Foster Shoe Co. s
stock at THE Hub" continues. This
stock cost us 42c on the dollar, SO you
see we can easily sell at first cost and
make profit. 'sThe Hub" COZ Walnut
Street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Miss Mamie Hughlett remains quit
i'll at her home on Center street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

three members. al sHthusiastic and
working to promote the intellectual
growth Of the circle. After enjoying
an elaborate lunch served by the host
ess, the circle adjourned to meet next
Thursday with airs. Wilbmn, where,
after the reading OF the history, led by
Mrs. G. l. Holt, and the Question Box
by Mesdames Topson, Warricks and
Weeks, the remainder of the after
noon will be devoted to"Authors.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. E. 7. Banks as general superin-
tendent of the apron" social given at
Masonic hall for the benefit of the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Little Estella Wilbur, the six year
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Alexan-
der Wilbur, is in class A, grade No. !. of
the East Side school, after only two
years in school. Her progress is re-
markable for her age and is worthy of
pupils much older
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

The social given at the East Side
Baptist church Friday evening was
largely attended. The refreshments
were neatly served by the ladies. and
those present report a most excellent
social time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. Matilda Parago, of 75s5 Nineth
street, Is quite sick.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

The following interesting program
will be rendered on the evening of Mrs.
Bassfelds lecture: Organ voluntary,
Mrs. VIM. Coalson; selection by the
Apollo quartet; solo, Mrs. ]. T..
Blagburn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

VIM. Mash was % wears old last
Friday and he enjoyed the day at his
home surrounded by number OF
friends. Will is a good boy, enjoys the
comforts of his home and family, at
tends strictly to business and always
looks happy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Peter Hudlin arrived in the city
Thursday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

The ladies' afternoon social club
met at the home of Mrs. McAfee on
Fifth street. The president called the
club to order, roll call and reading by
Mrs. Douglas, after which the follow
ing officers We're elected: Mrs. b. j..
Holmes, president; Mrs. Douglas. vice
president: Mrs McAfee, secretary: Mrs.
jackson. assistant secretary: Mrs. j. H..
Shepard, reporter; Mrs. NJ L. Austin,
treasurer Refreshments were then
elegantly served. Club meets at Mrs.
3. j. Holmes next Thursday.
Do not fail to read our advertise
ments each week. There are some
handsome and useful articles for sale
by the leading merchants of Des
Moines at the best bargains to be OBJ
tanned anywhere in the city. Make it
your special duty to call on our adSer-
tisers and patronize them whenever
you have money to spend. They want
your trade; they will treat you nicely.
and they will give you the advantage
of all bargains. Merchants who adj
vertise in The Iowa STATE BYsrANDER
want your trade.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. johnson are now living
at 776 Ninth street
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

EDWARD F. JOHNSON.
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Dies
q Moiles, Iowa. Hours 9 to Ii a. M:
80 10 1870 p. M; 80 to $3.50 D. m Sun
days, 10 to II n. III. Office. Corner Sirsr
ana an Locust SITS. Residence, 7s2 Ninth
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
SEE NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.
Jesse MarshaIlis visiting in Dubuque


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Jesse Marshall is visiting in Dubuque.
Henry McCravens is on the sick list.
Mrs. Milligan left Thursday for
Galesburg, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. johnson are now living
at 776 Ninth street.
Peter Hudlin arrived in the city
Thursday evening.
Mrs. Matilda Parago, of 7775 Nineth
street, is quite sick.
Michael Harris still remains in a
precarious condition.
John Capart is suffering with in
fammatory rheumatism.
Mrs. Jno. Mayweathers has been on
the sick list for several days.
Mrs. Jordan Morris is seriously i'll at
her home on Oak and Croker.
Miss Mamie Hughlett remains quite
i'll at her home on Center street.
Miss Maple Morton, of 77a Tenth
street, is suffering with tonsilitis.
Walter jackson and sons left for
Kansas City. Mo-. Sunday evening.
Charity J,odra will oiye an entertain
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. Milligan left Thursday for
Galesburg, Ill.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27
pudml aghm and Commercial gnH@s the South


known only by their "Christian" or
baptismal name. AS time passed and
certain tradesmen became skillful me-
chanics they were looked upon as per-
sons above the average intelligence.
Being noble, and yet not belonging to
the nobility, they began casting about
for mark. In those days trade was
kept as secret and the workers were
referred to as persons who had learned
a mystery. Such persons were soon
looked upon as being of higher rank
than mere day laborers and husband
men, and were called "Mysters," or
"Master Misters," because they were
proficient in the particular mystery
they had learned.
Those who have had the rare oppor-
tunity of reading books published in
the Fifteenth and Sixteenth centuries
will recall the oft-repeated question,
"What mister wight is that?" mean
ing, what is that mans trade OF en-
ployment?
Smart, the antiquarian, takes diff
ferent view of the origin of the term.
He says that it was adopted simply for
the sake of the analogy it bears to mis-.
tress, but does not give the origin of
the latter word. That the reverse of
Smart's view is true, there is but little
doubt.
Walker, another authority on the
origin of obscure words and phrases,
says that "the same process of change
which has corrupted master into
mister has also corrupted mistress
into 'missus.'- st. Louis Republic.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27
OLD FORTUNE.
Origin of the Name fortunes Sprin
Woods"

Origin of the Name fortunes Spring
Woods"
From the Winnsboro News and Herald.
DR.. Morris Moore, of Spartanburg,
many years ago, wrote for THE YORK
VILE ENQUIRER the following Incl
dent of La Fayette's visit to Columbia
in 1924. A guard had been placed
before the door of La Fayette's quar-
ters with instructions to let no one
enter without permission. An old
African, neatly dressed, came to the
door and started in but the sentinels
interposed their bayonets to bar his
entrance. The old man contempt
uously pushed them aside, saying,
"Pshaw, see guns fore you was born ;
been where they been shot by soldiers,
too," and without further opposition
gained his way. He went straight to
the room where the distinguished
guest was standing in a crowd, and
cried out, ~ come to see General La
Fayette." La Fayette turned, looked
at him, and remarked, "An old &C.
quaintance don't tell me who he is. u
The Negro advanced, and bowing,
held out his hand and said, "Howdy,
Mass La Fayette, how do you do, sir.
You member me2" "Yes, stop; don't
tell me your name. All, I have it
Fortune, belonging to Captain Buchan-
an. The first servant who waited on
me when came to America. When ]
landed at Georgetown, was taken to
the camp of Captain Buchanan near
there, and Fortune waited On me, "
said he, as he shook warmly the old
mans hand. The nobleman called for
glass of champagne with Fortune
which that worthy took with great
dignity. Then he extended his hand,
and said, "Goodbye, Mass La Fayette,
we are getting old; We'll never meet
again. God bless YOU" They shook
hands again. Fortune went out,
mounted his pony, and started for
his home at Winnsboro, saying he had
come to see General La Fayette, now
he'd done that he was going home.
When quite small boy 1 remember
old Fortune. He was taken care of by
General John Buchanan, and had moth
ing to do except work little for him.
self. He had a rice patch on the land
now owned by the town, and hence
the name Fortunes Spring. For many
wears this has been the favorite place
for military barbecues and picnics.
G.. II. NJ.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27
THE ORIGIN OF MISTER.

Did you ever try to seek an explain
alton for the title of "Mister," the term
so commonly applied to all full-grown
men as a mark of courtesy or respect
If you have never undertaken such a
task, but feel confident that explana
ton of the term could be easily found,
lay aside this paper as soon as you
finish this sentence and make thoF:
ough search of your encyclopedias
and other works of reference. IHyou
do as directed, and succeed in fl hding
the explanation sought, the book con-
tanning such information should be
bound in gold and put away as price
less treasure. The best explanation OF
the term which the writer LAS succeed
ed in resurrecting from the musty
tones of the past is this: At a time
when Europe, and particularly Eng
land was overrun with t he nobility and
titled clerics, the comm ION people were
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27
THE CONVENTIONS GOOD DEAL.

THE CONVENTIONS GOOD DEAL
To our mind the most important issue
that has received the consideration OF
the constitutional convention is the
article affecting the free school system.
There is nothing, absolutely nothing,
that will result to the benefit morally,
socially, politically and materially of
our people more than a general diffu-
sion of knoledge, a good practical edu-
cation. We note that the convention
has imposed tax of three mills for
school purposes, thereby increasing it
one mill. This is like it should be, for
like in everything else it takes money
to run schools, and this increase of the
public funds will insure longer annual
sessions, procure more competent
teachers and give more efficient
system. 1t would be an idle task to
read lesson to our people on the i'm
portance of education, and we feel quite
sure that they will gladly and freely
pay almost any tax that will give us
better free schools. 1t is certainly a
case of pro, bono publico.-Edgefeld
Chronicle,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27

"I sd1D the signature and that postscript
about the shots"
cause he reminded her so strongly of the
boy she had lost. She told me so. But
after little she began to discover traits
in him she did not like, and then his
growing intimacy with Alice worried
her. She would have put stop to the
doctors party, to her going with him,
I mean, but the engagement was made
some days ago. Two or three days since
she warned Alice not to trust him, she
says, and it is really as much Oh this as
any other account that we decided to
get her away, off to see her Aunt Grace.
Oh, God! How blind we are! How blind
we are" And poor old Maynard bowed
his head and almost groaned aloud.
Chester rose and in his characteristic
way began tramping nervously up and
down. There was knock at the door.
"The adjutant's compliments, and twas
time for guard mount. Would the colo
mel wish to see him before he went out?'
asked the orderly.
IT ought to go, SIR" said Chester. II
am old officer Of the day, and there will
be just time for me to get into full uni
form"
LET them go on without you" said
MAYNARD. II cannot spare you now.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27

A HARD FOUGHT BATTLE.-A Key
West cablegram of Thursday says ::
"Passengers by the Olivette tonight
report that General Antonio Maceo,
with 1900 men, had a battle with
General Navarro, on the 18th near
Santa Clara, which lasted II hours.
The Spanish were defeated with loss
of 500 killed and wounded. General
Navarro, having been wounded, mar
rowly escaped being captured. The
insurgents loss is said to be very
small. Advices also state that yester-
day General Maximo Gomez fought
battle with General Suarez Valdez
in the Santa Clara province. The
battle lasted for several hours, the in
surgents finally defeating the troops,
seriously wounding General Valdez and
killing Colonel Aldave. Full particu.
lars of the battle were not known on
the departure of the steamer Olivette
from Havana today"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27

s@ Experts in chemistry are now
able/to utilize various products in a
way which would doubtless have been
deemed impossible few years ago
Skillful, scientific men can turn scrap
iron into ink, old bones into lucifer
matches, the shavings of the black.
smiths shop into Prussian blue, fusel
oil into oil of apples and pears, beg
gars' rags into new pilot coats, and tar
waste into aniline dyes and saccha,
rine. In Paris rats are utilized to
clear the flesh from the bones of car
casses. The rats are then killed, their
fur used for trimmings, their skin for
gloves, their thigh bones for tooth
picks, and their tendons and bones fol
gelatine wrappers.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27
NUMBER 80.
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
rtTrrDcDk

Under the guidance of the steerage
committee, things went through with
rush. The homestead section of the
article on legislative department con-
sumed considerable time. AS adopted,
the article leaves heads of families
homestead exemption to the amount of
81 900 in realty and $500 in personally,
and to any other insolvent debtor, an
exemption ofS300.
FRIDAY.
On Friday, it was decided that the
supreme court should consist Of four
judges, elected by the legislature, and
that their terms should continue for
eight years. In the new judicial article
as adopted, there are many points of
difference from the old, and provision
was made for the establishment of
county courts, whenever the legislature
shall see fit.
SATURDAY.
A great deal of heavy work was done
with but little friction. The article on
corporations was completed with the
rejection of the provision prohibiting
the releasing of freights. The pro-
ceedins were not possessed of any
striking features of general interest.
MONDAY.
A great deal Of work was done. The
proposition to create the county of
Seabrook came up. An amendment to
tack on the county of Rock Hill was
offered. Mr.. Bellinger objected on the
grounds that the amendment was not
germane to the subject, but was over
ruled. Mr.. w. B. Wilson started to
make speech, and Mr.. Behre raised
the point that according to resolution
introduced by Mr.. Estridge, no man
could repeat the same speech more
than three times. Laughter. Mr.. G.
D. Tillman tried TO get in his 800
square miles amendment again but
failed. Mr.. w. B. Wilson then repeat
ed his former speech in favor of Rock
Hill county. Mr.. Brice replied as
before. Messrs. Stanyarne Wilson and
S. E. White spoke in favor of Rock
Hill. There was further discussion,
and upon q vote, the Rock Hill prop
osition was lost IS, to 81. The Sea-
brook proposition was killed by vote
of 64 to SO.
A proposition to have the court ex-
penses of the counties to be be paid by
the State was voted down, rs to 38.
The proposition to levy a tax of l
mill to put counties on cash basis was
killed.
Senator Tillman made special ef-
fort to require the support of Win
throp college. Mr.. Patton moved to
amend by requiring the support of the
other colleges. The Patton amend
ment was voted on and defeated Is
to 40. Ashe, Brice and W. B. Wilson
voted with the minority. The votes
of S. E. and A. H. White are not re-
corded. Senator Tillman voted with
the majority. The question then came
up on requiring the support of Win
throp alone. The proposition was re-
jected, 79 to 80. Ashe, Brice, Wilson
and A. H. White voted with the mi
nority. The vote of S. E. White is not
recorded. Senator Tillman, of course,
voted for the amendment.
All the articles but those on legisla-
tive department and judiciary were
completed on Tuesday, when the con-
vention would adjourn until next
Monday. There will be but little to
do on Monday, but to ratify what has
already been done.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27
Alistellaaeuus Reading.
BE FIRST.

What your conscience bids you do,
Hasten to obey it.
Evil promptings soon would win,
If you should delay it.
Ifa quarrel should arise,
Be the first to leave it,
Be the first to pardon ask,
Be the first to give it.
If to others evil comes,
Do your best to stay it.
If they need helpful word,
Be the first to say it.
fla toilsman duty calls,
Put your efforts to it.
If you see a work to do,
Be the first to do it.
If q slander should arise,
From your lips repel it;
But if any good you know,
Be the first to tell it.
Conscience holds the prize of peace
Do well, and obtain it.
Duty gives the crown of joy;
Faithful be, and gain it.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27

p@ A Connecticut man has patented
machine for making hats out ofwood.
A log of wood cut square, fed to the
machine, is converted into fine strips
ofwood much resembling excelsior. 1t
is claimed that when these are moist
ened they can be woven much more
rapidly than straw, and make durable
hat. The inventor says the substance
is lighter than straw, and that because
of its easier manipulation and lower
cost it will supersede the straw now
used for headgear.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-11-27
pdy. An Illinois schoolteacher severe

a4. An Illinois schoolteacher severe
ly whipped a pupil recently, because
the odor of onions was on his breath.
The children of the school promptly
rebelled against the introduction of
the rod as a punishment for eating
onions, and all have eaten raw onions
at every school day meal since. The
parents of the children have taken up
the cause, and now nearly all the in
habitants of the town are eating
onions,