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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
SECRET ORDERS.

North Star Lodge. No @ A. F. b A M--Mee q
First Thursday in each month at Masonic
Hall-North-wes corner OF Tenth and Center
streets E. Jacobs, w. NJ; Harrison
Gould secretary.
King Solomon Commandery, No. e:-Meets
Second and Fourth Thursday in each month
at Masonic hall. ". Humburd E. c.; Geo
81. Cleggett. Recorder. -.
Naomi Court. No. 3-Eeets Second Monday
in each month at Masonic h6n. Mrs. L. v.
, Denny, Matron; Mrs. ]. II. Shepard, Score
tary.
Mt Olive Court No. 4-Meets the First Friday
OF eacn month at Masonic ball. Mrs. Z.
wnburn. matron: Mrs. Georgia Midget
secretary.
Charity Lodge, No. a1ss, G. U. Q. OF o. F.
Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday eact
month ct Odd Fellows hail on West sixth
and Walnut streets. Harry McCraven, n G.. ;;
/, NJ. Jones. p. S.
E.H. DIR, No 339 of G. Q. o. OF o. F.-Con
yenes the second and fourth Thursday II
eacn month. promptly at Soclocis. Mrs.
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W.R.
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Thursday in each month, At the Odd Fellows
Hall Sixth and Walnut streets. Mrs. Nettle
Davis. G P; MRS. Lizzie Bush, G. R.; Miss
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Very Low Excursion Rates to San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland,

Very Low Excursion Rates to San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle, Etc.
Via the North. Western Line, will be
in effect from all stations June 10, a.,
Is, 10, %. "a. 81, %. 90, 30. and July l
and 3, with favorable return limits
on account of International Printing
Pressmen's and Assistants Union and
American Surgical Association at San
Francisco. Two fast trains to the
Pacific Coast daily. 1.-The Overland
Limited" Eclectic lighted throughout.
less than three days en- route, Anoth-
er fast train is 1.-The California Ex-
press with drawing room and tourist
sleeping cars. The best of everything
For rates, tickets, ETC., apply to agents
Chicago & North Western R'y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
STYLE in Africa,

The natives of Kikuyu, in the East
Africar' protectorate, go about well
armed. They carry stout, ace-of-
spadesshaped spear, a real buffalo
hide shield, a heavy, doubla-edged
short sword, club and several strong
sticks. Their principal garment" is
a pier tiful coat of terra Gotta earth,
and tIey wear numerous articles Of
metal as ornaments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
A Mourning Gift.

It is so difficult to know what pres.
ent to give to friend who has re-
Gently suffered bereavement that we
have nothing but praise for the enter
rr1sing American firm which has just
produced a pack of playing cards for
bridge with mourning borders.-
Punch. N
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Aluminium Dishes.

Alu 1inum cooking utensils are be
ing p shed by many of the big shops
They are brought out in shapes as at
tract We as the fine silver, copper and
gold lined cooking vessels used in
wealthy households. The stew pans
terraria dishes, coffee urns and tea.
kettles Of aluminium have now such
beauty OF contour and finish that they
seem almost more appropriate to the
dtning-room table than to the kitchen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
The World as We Look at IL.

When we look at the world in 9
narrow way, how small It seems!
When we look at it in a mean way,
how mean 1t is! When ". look at II
selfstly, how selfish it is! But, when
We look at it with broad generous
and helpful spirit what a beautiful
world 1t is, and what wonderful peo
pie we find in it!-Boston Christina
Register.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Silence for a Month.

A curious custom prevails in Bui
garia which must be a hard penalty
for the woman who loves to hear the
sound OF her own voice. All newly
married women are obliged to remain
dumb, for month after marriage. ex.
cept when addressed by thei, hus-
bands. When it is desirable to re-
move this restriction permanently the
husband presents her with gilt and
then she can chatter to her hearts
content.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
To Reclaim Everc!adeS

There is a movement in Florida to
reclaim the Everglades, which COM
prise 100000 acres Of marsh and or
.agoons, covered with primeva; forest
trees. 1t is proposed to drain 1t least
the more accessible marshes AMI clear
away the trees and tangled semi
tropical vegetation. 1t is believed
the lands, if once thoroughly reclaim
ed. VIC sid be very fertile and valuable.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Expensive Invitations,

The latest craze in New York among
the very wealthy is an extravagant
style Of invitation card. Not long ago
the wife Of millionaire ordered 200
of these from a local firm and they
cost her just $40 each. The cards
were made Of ivory edged. with gold,
the name of the guest and hostess be
Ing lettered in gold on one side, the
other being hand-painted. Cards at s.
each are quite common
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Regulates Baptism Of childre \.

The Swiss government, has decided
no longer to permit parents to baptizt
their offspring by fantastic names
This law has just been exercised a.
St. Gall with regard TO two Children
one OF whom was baptized May !
while the other had been named by Its
Italian progenitors "Ribello." rebel OF
revolutionary The names were con
demned and the children have been
legally rebaptized.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
A,eono, From Peat.

4 company has recently been -
gAnized at Rendsburg, Prussia, for thu
purpose OF distilllng aist oil from
peat. The company is now building
a distillery which it hopes to he ablf
to put In operation some time during
this month. Accordins tr its process
the company will be able to distill
alcohol cheaper from peat tian 1t car
be obtained from other substances
and win, therefore. be ahle to sell its
product for fuel purposes
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
eer Ffrst EALING in Love.

II takes seyeral rehearsals to make
q girl letter perfect in the little game
OF ma.rimony. Tie first time girl
falls ia love all she knows about a
man II that he is gccd waltzar and
wears proper collars, that biz hair
curls q. the edges, and tsat he doesn't
tread ca her frocss Helen Rowiand's
"Digres sions. OF Polly"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11

rev people nay be ccgnizant Of tbs
:: tia. there is n existence an act
I parliamant which provides that per-
ms who fail 70 att2rd divine Sc; vices
Sunday snail b liable to isnprison.
rent or dne. Tne statute dates fr m
ne period OF the . . 70 at. bit tina
I is rarely e2fo; ccd Is y. d oa.y
exclusively by n ", s. SITE 4
2shich take Pee !. 81 DsuGs piaA.
faces Of Eoisi.,i,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
French Users Of Tobacco.

In France there are 100000 smok.
ers, and of every fifteen there are
eight WHO smoke a pipe, FIVE who
smoke cigars. and only two who use
cigarettes. Still the French consume
gore than 100000 cigarettes a year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
RATES VIA GREAT LAKES.

Via Duluth and all Steamship Lines,
fuli information at NJ. & st. L. ticket
Office, 512 Walnut St., Des Moines, la.
CLEAR LAKE 81 ROUND TRIP
Via Minneapolis and st. Louis Ry. on
sale daily, the quickest time. Tickets
sig Walnut street or Uuion Stotion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
rhs Aoms 81 sne TTser.

nc. d recent meeting Of tie Zoo!ogA
eal Socsety id Lsadoa MAJ Steward
suppressed tse opinion that tigers arc
nrs indigenous 70 india, but came there
from rsors northern regions. The old
aanskrit Language has name for the
Lon. bus ncz.e sor tae tiger.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Pride and Vanity.

The foundation of pride is the wish
to respect ones self, whatever others
may think; the handspring OF vanity
is the craving for the admiration OF
others, 10 matter at what cost to ones
self-respect.-F. Marion Crawford.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Cost Of Feeding Royalty.

The imperial kitchen of the Aus
trian Emperor at Vienna costs about
$3.50 day, says German contem-
porary. In this sum, however, are not
included the extra expenses for court
dinners, etc.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
CLARA A. CLIFF
General Stenogrhapher and
Notary Public.

We do high grade work in Copying,
Manifolding, Mimeographing Name
and Address inserting to perfectly
match, and guarantee satisfaction.
Give US your order. ..g
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Presents Tor sultan Of Moroeea.

J. W. 8. Langerman, Morocco
commissioner to the worlds fair, has
Just bought the Moorish sultan 4
brace OF mules, number of Aneora
eats and goats, some fancy dogs and
PAGER and span OF flne carriage
horses, all OF Missouri breeding. The
carriages horses were Ban rnd Blue.
1eh-kncwn rhbon wtnrAsv am .hsv
r's. the sD'".~ s?nnn ,s0
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
The Business Poet.

Johns the poet with the true busi'
ness instinct" said the wife. "He has
lust swapped sonnet for fat turkey
ans love song for two gallons OF mo-
,asses.'-Atlanta Constitution.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11

Resents Reference to "coppers."
What do you mean by talking
about .coppers' before me?" said .
London magistrate to a man in the
dock. ut is a gross impertinence to
refer to the police as 'coppers' in .
court of justice"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11

When Pneumonia Holds Sway.
During the months from Ncvembes
20 April one-ffth of all deaths in the
large cities Of the United States ara
from pneumonia, while only one-ninth
are from consumption.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Many Species Of Animals.

Four hundred thousand species OF
animals are now known to exist, &C
cording to the latest report OF tho
French natural history museum. OF
spiders alone there are 10000 different
kind.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
TIRE - triangular. Trees.

Ms ts4saa,t has found that trees
$50 sa sra'ssp!nnted In full foliage in
Fs tsta. Mia little or no injury.
a. me n daae al night. This
III tl1ssatlG sffstsa 10 tho entire
sesa tif 9tsl aiisipslt I'fanch hor
s{sfsgs @ NJ Ne
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
EVERYBODY

KNOWS THAT MUNGERs LAUN-
DRY is the best in the city. Try them
and be decided
Maine Office 1909 IIrI Grand Ave,
Branch Office 504 MULBERRY ST.
Phone $40
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
6O2 West Walnut Street.

MODERN SLEEPERS, NJ. & st. L. Ry
Modern Sleepers now running on the
Minneapolis and St. Louis BY, be-
tween Des Moines and Minneapolis
and st. Paul, Berths and tickets at SIP
Walnut street or Union Station.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Turkish War Expenses.

Something like three-fourths of the
annual expenditure of the Turkish
government has of recent years been
for arms and munitions of war
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
J. n. SHEPARD, MANAGER.

Send money by postofice order,
money order, express or draft, to the
Iowa State Bystander Publishing
Company.
Communications must be written on
one side of the paper only and be OF
interest to the public. Brevity is
the soul Of wit" remember.
Entered at the Post Office as second.
class matter.
We win not return rejected manu-
script, unless accompanied by post.
age stamps.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
HoMEsEEKER EXCURSIONS

Via Minneapolis and st. Louis Ry,
North, West and South. Tickets City
Office, 5ia Walnut street or Union
Station. ". S. Mathews, D. P. A.; w.
&. Adams, c. p, A.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
United States Quarries.

There are 100 slate, eighty-four mar.
BE and 205 clay quarries in this coun-
try. and the yalue Of their combined
products is $13,00G,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Smiths Lead All.

In the city Of Washington there are
1900 Browns. $4,000 Smiths, $4,000
,ohnsoas and 1000 Joneses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11

psns ia Egyptian Tombs.
Pms hare been found among the
npra.san nlumnoies and ia the prehis
rarscs sa+ss OF Switzerland
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Irritation Adds Value.

Fly means OF irrigation something
like 100000 acres of land in .Dko-
ia have been increased in value over
$3.50 ,000, 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Advertising rates for display AID

Advertising rates for display Ads
20 cents per incl, for each insertion.
Three to six months contract Is cents
per inch. Local advertising 10 cents
per line for each insertion, counting
seven words to line. For churches
and secret societies where admission
is charged, one-half of the above
mentioned rates. For professional,
legal and announcemel cards, yearly
contracts, etc, terms are given on ap-
plication. All advertising is to be
paid in advance.
We are prepared to do first class
job work at reasonable prices. All of
our work is guaranteed.
The Iowa State Bystander is the
oldest Afro American journal publish
ed in Iowa. 1t was established in 1894
and is read by nearly all the colored
people of Iowa. We have correspond.
ents in the following towns:
Clinton ..................A A. Bush
keokuk "A. J. Fields
Mt. Pleasant. Miss Lydia F. Bartlett
Muscatine.. ..... Miss Fannie Grooms
Marshalltown. c. Walker
Ottumwa ....... Edna A. Martin
Rock Island ......M Mrs. c. J. Toliver
Sioux City ........ Mrs. Eta Grant
Moline, III. Mrs. R. H. Pollard
Boone. ............M Miss Mary Coleman
Washington. ...... Mrs James Redd
Galesburg, III. =. 80. Mrs. E. j. McGruder
Burlington c. Folks
Dubuque. Miss Gertrude Evans
Newton. ...............M Miss Ella Mays
| Superior, Wis. Mrs. Geo. H. Wade
Abba ...............M Miss May Davis
| Cedar Rapids Mrs Adelaide Perkins
| IT. Madison. ......... Anna Harper
Osllaloosa ....... .Luella E. Franklin
| Davenport ........ Mrs. G. B. Lewis
Buxton ............ Arthur Turner
N. B. to. Corespondents.-Plea
mail your letters that contain news
for publication not later than We'd
nesday morning to insure publication
for the current week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11

Equal Division Of the Earth.
Il The earth were equally divided
smcrz ta present inhabitants, each
q Is, man, woman and child. would
re- s35 acres.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11

Silent Japanese Soldiers. 49,
Japanese soldiers fight noiselessly.
Tney have no bands, no drums beat
reveille or tattoo, and in action they
utter no cheers. .ta-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Average journey Of F

Average journey Of Freight.
Tie average journey OF a ton Of
freight is I2S miles.
There sre always two parties to .
contract, and yet in q majority Of
cases but one Is expected to carry u
ont.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
RhfEirrfne Exhibit.

PHftIFpIHS EHItD'e.
TIE perfume woods and plants o1
ne PhiIpp5ae Islands will be shown
~ tie worlds fair in = special collec
s5on
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
Hepry Gray-.-w
Embalming and
Funeral Director,
Ills West Locust Street.
Ills West Locust Street.

4. F, st. Glars Livery in C,1ls Ction
Iowa $40. Mutual 1890
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11

N. Is. TO. COTeSpOnueutS.-fle
mail your letters that contain news
for publication not later than We'd
nesday morning to insure publication
for the current week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-11
NOTICE OF INCORPORATION.

Mutual 1890
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-01-05
DR.. CHADWICK At
LAST IN new YORK
Was Gre1.ly Shocked When He
Learned That He Rad
Been Indicted.
HE SAYS HE is INNOCENT
Cannot Believe Things He Has Read
in the Newspapers Can Be True
Will Return to Cleveland
Freely.

New York, Jan. 3.-Dr. Leroy S.
Chadwick, under Indictment at Cleve-
land with his Wife for uttering . forg-
cry. reached here today O. the steamer
Pretoria. pr. Chadwick and daughter
occupied one of the poorer stations in
the second cabin.
An Associated Press representative
met Dr.. Chadwick ana delivered some
mail for the daughter. The doctor was
reading q when first seen. Upon
approaching the wharf DR.. Chadwick
became quite nervous, and the APP
pToach of the reporter caused him
great trepidation. He was asked for
an Interview but declined to talk at
tina time. He was later informed of
his indictment, and trembling marked
ly said:
Il have heard nothing of this mat
ter and Will say nothing until l get
some authoritative information He
then went into his daughters cabin
and remained until Sheriff Barry ar
rived With q warrant.
There will be no arrest or even de-
tention OF the doctor" said Sheriff
Barry. DR.. Chadwick has consented
to return to Cleveland without for
mality.'
DR.. Chadwick gave to the Associated
Press the following interview: Il am
shocked by the recent turn of events.
I am innocent of all charges against
me. and can point With pride to my
thirty-five years of residence in Cleve-
land. l n believe that the dread
full things printed in the papers are
true. | am entirely without informa-
ton as to the case except what I have
read in the papers and what you have
been good enough to tell me-"
Papers in Il civil suit were served by
q B~rookline. Mass. officer, but others
We're refused permission to see the doc
tor. The party did not go to New
York, but will leave for Cleveland from
Jersey City this afternoon.
The doctors daughter will visit rela-
tiVeS in Florida.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-01-05
President Takes a Hand.

washington, Jan. 3.-1t is announced
that by order of the president, Dlstilcs
Attorney Hall of the federal district OF
Oregon, has been removed from office.
Hall was indorsed for reappointmeHt
by both Senator Mitchell n Repre-
sentative Hermann, both of whom re
Gently went to Oregon to appear before
the grand jury in the land fraud cases:
The president tool up the charges OF
irregularities in the district attorneys
office and this caused an inquiry to pc
made. On the reports received today's
action was taken. 1t is alleged there
has been obstruction of justice, and that
certain prominent men have been
shielded and attempts made to prevent
certain parties giving evidence before.
the grand jury.
The announcement of Halls removal
was made by Attorney General Moody
after a conference with the president.
Moody declined to say what the
! charges. If any, were, but added it was
for the good of the service. Earlier in
the day Senator Fulton of Oregon had
a conference with the president in re-
gard to the land fraud cases.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-01-05
HOLIDAYS STOP TRADE
inventories, the Great Storm and Other
Causes Give Progress a Severe
Check.


New 1OCk, Jan. o.-hul q LOS
Review says:
Holiday week brought customary
quiet conditions III the business world,
inventories and preparations Tor an
nual settlements monopoli2ing atten-
ton except in some branches Of man
ufacture where immediate deliveries
We're required. Severe storms. also in
t%errupted communication and trans
portation, particularly at the west. but
on the Whole the elements We've hope
full, for the drouth was broker in the
Pittsburg region. BY this resumption
81 a boating stage or the rivers ship
ments of coal were made possible and
the coke output restored to normal
volume. Annual reviews Indicate that
business has made a much better
showing than seemed possible at the
outset, the second half comparing very
faVorably with the first six months
and the amount of business on the
books in leading industries promises
still further improvement in 1905.
Traffic returns of December indicate
that gross earnings of the railways
were ~ per cent. larger than in the
previous year, and foreign
for the last week at this port shows an
increase of $1,543,lG3 in exports and
a very large gain of s3,S1o,245 in I'M
ports, as compared with 1902.
Iron Industry Is Prosperous.
Buoyant sentiments prevailed in the
iron and steel INDUSTRY. Quotations
are not only fully maintained. but in
many instances further advances
marked the last days OF the old year.
The industry on a whole is in q re-
markably strong position, as compared
with the close of last year.
Supplies of native hides are acCumu-
lating, owing TO the Liberal movement
OF cattle, and the tone is. easier, but
small stocks of branded hides main
tain that department. The leather
market is strong in tone, because it is
believed that footwear manufacturers
have small stocks on hand and will
purchase freely in the near future.
Although statesmen for New England
shoe factories have secured few spring
orders in the western territory, owing
to the high priced demand, the limited
supplies in the hands of jobbers and
dealers will necessitate replacing of
broken assortments in the near future
Textile manufacturing is progressing!
satisfactorily, despite the peculiar con-.
ditions of the raw material markets.
Buyers of cotton goods are reluctant to
place orders on account OF the sharp
decline in cotton, but the limited
stocks and difficulty of securing
prompt delivery hold prices steady.
There is q good inquiry for export.
Wooden goods are advancing be
cause of the upward tendency or WOOL,
and purchasers are more WHITE 70
place contracts at prevailing rates.
Failures this week number 2ol IN
the United States, against 52o last
year, and II i'll Canada, compared WltH
II Il year ago.