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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The Mt. Zion Sunday school will
hold their picnic at North Riverside
on July 18th.
Mrs Herford came to our city Sat.
urday for a short visit with her
daughter, Mrs Evelyn Norris.
Messrs. T. H. Sturgis and John
went to Des Moines Monday to attend
the Grand Lodge. which conNenes in
that place.
Misses Henry and Buford arrived in
our city July 4th for visit with their
sister, Mrs. G.. Il. Stubblefield. Their
home is in Nashville, Tenn.
Mr.. WILDER j. Norris and wife went
to spend the 4th of July with Rev. r.
J. Peterson and family returning
home in the evening reporting a good
time.
Mr. Albert Williams has gone tc
Aberdeen. S. D.. to help his father in
the rug business.
Died, in our city. July 7th. Mr.
George Logan, aged Is years, of con
sumption. He came here two months
ago from Fort Scott, Kansas, in hope
the change would benefit him. He
leaves to mourn his departure in our
city three sisters. Mesdames A. Jor
dan, Sarah Logan and Mary Simpson
and a sister at his home. His remains
were shipped to Fort Scott for burial
The ywere accompanied by Mesdames
Mary Simpson and Sarah Logan. They
have our sympathy in their bereave
ment
Mr. C. r. Williams came down last
week from Aberdeen, s. D., for a few
days visit with his family, returning
home Saturday.
Messrs. c. Watkins, G. Coats, a
Casen, N. Williams and G. Austin
went to Eldrige. Neb,, to spend the
Fourth.
The Silver Leaf club will meet Tues
day with Mrs. Rev. ]. c. Reed.
Mr. and Mrs. John Williams VIII
soon move to their COW home which
they have built on Eighteenth and
Court streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
Fled from Gas.

Il had a friend" said the bearded
man, who got out of paying bill he
owed in an original way. When the
collector arrived he sent word to him
that he would see him in few min
utes. Then he went into the parlor.
Ahut the doors carefully. turned on
every blessed burner in the chande-
her, came quickly out, and had his
man show the bill collector In the par.
lor while he hurried upstairs. Do you
think that collector waited a few min.
utes for him to come down? Not on
your photograph. He fed from that
gas filled room in about two seconds
by the clock. II he had stayed three
he'd have been suffocated."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
CLEVER TRICK OF THIEVES.
Use Offensive odor Of Onions to AID
In shopllfting.

T.. ~ - H y
'Incredible as 1t may SEEM" said
Lecoq, the detective, there are num-
ber OF shoplifters who steal by the
agency Of the onion. These aband-
oned men, before setting out upon
their contemplated crimes, eat OF raw
onions abundantly. Then they stroll
into the silversmith's or the haher.
dasher's or the jewelers. that they pro
pose to rob. Show me those large
solitaires surrounded with pigeoI-hlood
rubies, please says the jeweler thief.
The clerk brings forth the tray OF
gems and, bending over 1t, the THIEF
sighs with admiration. His face close
to the clerks, he sighs again. And the
clerks nostrils CULVER and he turns
away his head. The inspection OF dia-
monds continues for some minutes.
Throughout it the thief keeps breath
Ing hard, the clerk keeps turning his
head away and hence It is no wonder
It the days end that couple OF cost
" rings are missing
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

the Lyceum grandly and'royally. Phy-
slological. historical and botanical ques-
tons were indulged in Miss Ada
Hyde answered the greatest number
and received first prize; Attorney s.
Joe Brown and Miss Grace Taylor tied
Tor second place and received second
prize; after partakihg Of light refresh
ments and listening to some interesting
and instructive remarks by Mrs. Will
burn the club departed to meet next
Tuesday at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
5 Joe Brown where the evening will be
spent with Poe and Attorney S. Joe
Brown will speak of Tillman.
M c. Mackay, Reporter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
4 Doc Worth KNOWING.

Two years ago q boy IA years old
named Edward Sweeney. living at Op-
elika, Ala, was followed home BY =
small dog. The animal was bob
tailed and squint-eyed and by no
means good looking. and the boy was
laughed at for having him around.
Within a week, however, the dog
brought home five.dollar bill In his
mouth. The next week he brought =
silver dollar. Then he brought .
pocket knife, and followed that with
dollar bill There has hardly been
a week In these two years that the dog
has not found something. He makes
1t his business to hunt the streets and
highways, and often travels y distance
Of 80 miles. Up to the present date
he has found and brought home $3S
in cash, besides many useful things.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
Women Of Yexo.

The women Of the Island Of Yezzo.
whence 1t is supposed came the orig
inal inhabitants Of Japan, have very
peculiar custom Of making up their
faces to look as though they have
mustaches. These women are called
Anus. and upon the upper lip Of each
Ainu belle Is tattooed something that
resembles long, flowing mustache.
To possess an artistically tattooed or
nament Of this kind marks woman
as especially attractive and her
chances es making !: !: good iiiatTimoni-,
al alliance are very small IL she II
not thus adorned. AS a matter Of fact,
the men OF the island choose their
spouses more for the beauty OF this
tattooed design than the grace Of form
Or charm of feature.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
The Pat Animal STAGE.

"Why don't you get you cat?"
asked her woman friend. You
wouldn't be half so lonely if you had
some little live animal like that al.
ways around" Il haven't come to
the animal stage yet, thank heaven"
she replied. when men and women
lose all hope Of human love they go
to the animal kingdom, the men to
the dogs, some literally. and the won.
On to the cats; and they. are right.
perhaps, since faithfulness Is to be
found mainly among the animals; but
as say, l haven't quite arrived at
that stage OF the game yet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
oskALoosA TiDlNes.

The ENID summer rally at the Shorter
Chapel A. M. E. church bids fair to be
success The pastor Rev. 7. b. Stor-
all has aroused quite aninterest in this
direction most all Of the members hav.
ing subscribed quite liBeraly.
Rev j. W. Summerville of the Cen.
tral N. + church will preach ~ the
2:3O o'clock service July 14th, the trus
tees hope to free the church OF all in
deptness on this rally day.
A T. Clark was q visitor in Chicago
last week having been called there to
the sick bed of neice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Avery spent Sunday in
the city =. The ho,nc Of her mother
Mrs. Amanda Blagburn and worshiped
at,he Shorter Chapel morning and
evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

formulated the Constitution and ig
nored God and established slavery
they committed a national sin. Gods
laws are immutable and q nation must
atone for national sin as well as an
individual for personal sin. Both
North and South were guilty and had
to suffer the terrible penalty Of four
years fratricidAl war.
Tillman, after being questioned, ad
mitted our amended constitution now
makes no race condition as to the
scope of civil and religious liberty
every loyal American Is to enjoy. But
In the manner and words Of an anar
chist and in defiance Of the Declara'
tion of Independence and our consti
tuition he said his state nullified the
equal rights annunciated and guaran
teed thereby.
1t may be true it might have been
better to qualify the right OF suffrage
to the liberated slaves. But the
states can do that without defying
and multiplying the constitution as i
is. But they cannot set aside the
broad principle Of righteousness as sci
forth in the constitution, and that are
in harmony with our Declaration .oi
Independence.
When the colored men are numeri
cally stronger than the whites In any
country or state and intelligent and
brave enough to exercise their rights
as guaranteed to them by the Consti
tuition what will become of Tillman.
ties? Or will Tillmanites have power
to re-establish slavery or exterminate
them? If there was any argument IN
his seditious and reasonable vulgar
harangue did it not favor restoration
of slavery or extermination? II not
why did he say they were in better
condition as slaves than now and
boasted he has helped to kill a hun
dred and that dead Indian was bet
ter than a live one?
Thomas G. Orwig.
Des Moines, Iowa, July s. 1907.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
The Doctor Away from home when
Most Needed.

People are very often disappointed
to find that family physician is away
from home when they most need his
services, Diseases like cramp collie and
cholera orbus require prompt treat.
ment, and have in many instances
proven fatal before medicine could be
procured or physician summoned.
The right wsy is to keep at hand 2
bottle OF Chamberiain's Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. No physician
can prescribe better medicine Tor
these diseases. By having it in the
house you escape much pain and suR
ering and all risk Buy it now; it may
save life. For sale by al druggis:s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
rlR. j. N. cURTLEY HONORED
A former Des rloines rlan.

.sThe Westerne,' OF ofSpokane, Wash
ing ton speaks in high praise of Mr..
Curtley, he having lived in our city
nearly all his life. I. has this 10 say:
II. N. Curtley is one OF the most
tireless workers in Spokane, he is one
Of those quiet determined chirai ters
who believe 10 action to gain results;
when he was made noble grand Of the
Odd Fellows Lodge Of this city it was
i'm possible to have meetings, many and
many OF the nights that he had gone to
the lodge room only to be disappointed,
finding itimpossible to OBJ ain quorum
Spokane today owes to his efforts. TO
his personal sacrifice, to his unsurpas-
sed faitbfulness, ! debt IL can never
pay, that de BIT is for bnilding mp and
helping to maintain one Of the most
fourishing Odd Fellow Lodges in the
country to-day. The lodge has sought
TO show It's appreciation Of him by
keeping him Indefinitely in the Grand
NJ dStcT1 . GUAR anu HS udS q Wy SeA ySeA
this ofice three terms. Mr.. Cnrtley re-
ceived an unexpected reward upon the
occasion of the public installation OF
oficers Of this lodge No. AGA !. Q. Q.
Il. handsome gold headed black cane
by his brother Odd Fellow and friends
throughout the city, this was done TO
show their appreciation for the ex-
.eIlent. services rendered.
This newspaper has oger.a column
pertaining to Mr. Cnrtley, who is
making success in the West, and we
are glad to ote few Of the facts in
our paper SO his old friends here may
know what he is doing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
FLAYED 1Y
WHITE CITIZEN.
lsnenial 10 Rystander.

Below we publish a letter sent us :
Nv Lawyer Orwig, one Of Des iMoines, 1
highly esteemed patent lawyers, II
is good: 5 IN Y, ],
Senator Tillman's talk and the man, ian
.ner by which the audience invited
and encouraged him was g desecra-
tion Of the Sabbath for which Des
Moines should blush. Vi. &.
It is true the race problem: naa 1p lts .I''
beginning after the immortal Deciar.
alton Of independence was declared.
the hig hwater mark in the creed of
civil and religious liberty therein SET
forth is still our standard of eq.lal qlla1
rights. But when our fore refath ers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
Best Medicine In the World To-
Collie and Dlarrhoea.

find Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy to be the best
remedy in the world" says Mr.. Q. l..
Carter OF Skirum, Ala. am subject
to collie and diarrhoea. Last spring 1t
seemed as though would die, and I
think would II hadn't taken Cham
berla,n's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. haven't been troubled with
it since until this week, when had a
very severe attack and took half .
bottle OF the twenty-cents size Cham
berlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, and this morning | feel like a
new man" For sale by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Regular services at Union Congre-
gational church Sunday July l4th.
1890 a. m. preaching by Rev. w. l..
Garrison of Drake University. 500
p. m. preaching by Rev. A. G.. Axtell
of Lincoln, Nebr., Mems League at
$3.50. All are invited, services begin
promptly. Rev. H. w. Porter, pastor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
Rev. ana Mrs. Bell and daughter

! Rev. and Mrs. Bell aud daughter
Dorcias visited in Buxton this week.
s Those who spent the fourth in Bux-
ton were Misses Frances Parker, Bessie
Davis, Madam Della Martin, Geo. Hol
ling worth. q. Grayson, D. Perry, Nell
lie Esters, Messrs Roy Gravson, Will
listers, Walter Bennings, Will Grayson
and Arthur Esters.
Mr.. ] HsBell has organized quite a
large Normal class in our Sunday
School.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

The Women 8 Home and Foreign
Missionary Convention, auxiliary to the
Y western States and Territories holds
lls fourth annual session in Omaha,
Aebr ], July IS to q. We expect this
y oe 2 very successful meeting, as
many efforts are being put forth to
\ I, make it i success. We hope to have q
arge delegation and we hope to come
81. slhst atouch with as many Of the Western
\ xomen as possible; our object is TO
\ Siurther ny the cause Of all Baptist Miss
d lio,llary work 81
Mrs ". 4. Grant, President
Miss Lydia D. Lockridge, Cor. Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
Good Enough for the DOG.

Bobby's mother was often distressed
by her small sons lapses from correct
speech, all the more because his y
ports from school were always j.
good. 'Bobby" she said, plaintively.
one day, why do you keep telling
major to set up when you know sit
up is what you should say?" "Oh,
we'll, mother" Bobby answered hasti.
", "of course / have lots Of grammar,
but don't like to waste it on Ma1o.
when he doesn't know the difference.
being a dog."-Yo Youths Companion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
Each to His Trad :.

I'm more useful than you are"
,oasted the collie. Yes?' replied the
,ulldog. "You don't say?" Yes.
You should see me so for the sheep
when they start to run away" Well,
,nst walt until some tramps come
long here and when they start to rua
way watch me 60 for he calves"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
sneakinn Of Fathers.

Two kids had been engaged In 5
heated argument over the respective
merits Of their sires, when Johnnie
clinched his argument with the fol-
lowing; Huh, that's nothing! MY
father was. In the army. and once,
when he was standing on hill beside
! cannon, a war came up the hill, and
be fired the cannon and killed tbs
whole war."-Judge's Library.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Those who called at our office this
week were Smith Of New York City.
representing the Metropolitan Really
herchantile Company; A y. Field, H.
5snoddy, H Ashby, Richard Keyes, G,
Il Brooks Of Keokuk; G. G, Met cGregor
.of Dubuqu; N. Braiden, Ollie Folks Of
burlington; R G. Potter Of Buxton; j.
Il Mayes, Newton; W. H Milligan,
Cedar Rapid; w H. Hillon, Omaha;
q Taylor, Ottumwa, E. D. Marshall,
Cedar Rapids; H. w. Washington Of
Omaha and James Hamilton Of the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
Her First Impressions,

'"The first impression Is the one you
should always 60 by" the little grass
widow advised. II know by expert
ence. ] have never yet had a husband
that / liked at first sight. He always
had to win me- Then, after | had
been married awhile, Invariably
went back to my first impression Of
dislike that kept on getting worse and
worse till had to leave hiEl. shall
never marry again" she finished, "un-
less fall head over heels In love with
him the first minute / meet him"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

woman is naturally more hopeful
han man." began the moralist. Yes"
interrupted the plain man. There's
my wife, for instance; every time she
has had occasion to buy fish since we
started housekeeping she has asked
her dealer II they were fresh. hoping.
I suppose, that some day he'll say
no. ,"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Mr.. F burden of Centerville arrived
in the city this week to take charge as
pastor of the First Baptist church on
School and B streets. He is formerly
of Wichita, Kans and came to Cen
terville, Iowa and preached in the Bap-
tist church there until called here
The public is invited to attend services
Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
Rest Sleep 81 An

II see that an eminent physician de-
clares that two hours Of sleep before
midnight are worth more than six
sitter that hour" Nonsense! Two
hours OF sleep after you're called In
the morning are worth more than
anything else n 4. ss s3s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

One Of the prettiest fourth Of July
picnic was given at5the beautiful home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph LaCour on
Seventeenth and, Carpenter Avenue;
She was assisted by Mrs VIM Coalson,
Mrs. Lewis Biagburn and several other
ladies', there were about twenty-five
sat down on the beautiful lawn to q
dinner that would have done honor to
any person; croquet, ball playing and
shooting fire crackers was the amuse-
nlents
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

The rally at the A. NJ. E. churchlas
Sunday was very successful one, they
raised $4,000. Rev. w. S. Brooks
seems to be much ,elated and well he
might be, for he labored hard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Our collector viii call on the follow
ing towns. Subscribers take notice.
Abba, Monday;' ot,umwa, Tuesday;
Fairfield Wednesday; Mt. Pleasant,
Thursday; Burlington, Friday; Mon
mouth, Saturday; Galesbnrg, Monday;
Chicago. Tuesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

& At Burns M. E. church, corner OF
Twelftband Croker streets on Tues:
day evening July 18th. an operetta
Little Red Riding Hood with four
scenes, will2be given under the man.
agenent Of. Mrs. J. NJ. Harris. Il
It promises to be one Of the most inter.
esting concerts ever given by Juveniles.
All are invited. Admission lOc.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Miss Bertha Curtley Of East Des
Moines spent a few weeks visiting in
Fayette and other towns in Missouri,
taking much needed rest, as her
mother Mrs Geo. Curtley has been in
yery poor health this summer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
,ALzIA news.

Mr. Ellie Martin spent the fourth in
sOskaloosa.
Miss Jessie Harris is 9 Des Moines
visitor this week. @ .3s
Mrs. Dollie Perry Of Knoxville. HI,
5isvisiting with Mrs. p. Grayson this
week. @ , a ii
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Attorney and Mrs S. Joe Brown en-
tertained at five o'clock luncheon Mon
day afternoon Bishop G. T. Shaffer
and Dr.. w. Sampson Brooks and wife.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12
DUN Times.

'Helloi" said the funny man to Fin.
negan the undertaken. 81 suppose your
business 10 dead with YOU e Faith.
it's worse than that" replied Finnegan.
"shure. 4 haven't buried livin' soul
"a near Z month. \. sg 3s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Next.week we will mention the din
ner parties given for the Grand Lodge
visitors and friends for we think it best
to mention in the issue Of the grand
Lodge report which will be next week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

We are proud to note that Enza L.
Morgan one Of our Des Moines boyes
is drummer in the Richardson Military
Band at Peoria, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Mesdames VIM Mash, Geo. Gushing
and | N. Curtley Of Spokane, Wash,
will arrive in the city Sunday to visit
with their parents and relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Mrs. Lizzie Covens OF Denver, Colo,
will arrive in the city Wednesday to
visit her sister, Mrs. w. G. Straughter
1913 East Grand Avenue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Invitations are out announcing a
dancing party to be given at Union
Park by the Ioreale Club next Tuesday
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Z WANFED--A good girl or woman
for general house work Steady en-
ployment to right parties. Good price.
For full particulars write Mrs J. Jenk.
kins GIG 4. Ry., avenue, Moline, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

While in Cedar Rapids, Iowa stop at
Jones & Gibbs Restaurant for good
meals or short order at eli Fourth So.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-12

Miss Jessie walker of Marshalltown
is in the city attending the Grand
Lodge.
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CITY NEWS. {;
m. Ifyou have relatives or friends visit
20 n, inc Guy Ur going TO make visit. uleasa
INFORM %; We solicit ali your local news-Edl /
Mrs. D. Roy is quite sick again but is
little better now.
Miss Jessie Harris Of Abba is visi.
tor in the city this week.

Mrs. VIM. coalson left this week for
a visit in st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-27

became so acute that commercial in
forests were suffering for lack Of mon.
ey. little was let ont by the Treas
ury Department but Il was stated tnnt
II wis for commercial and not Tor
stock market uses. The fund wnA
widely scattered throughout the bust
ness sections of the whole country
presumably with tho View that 1t
would not find ltg way toward sus-
tanning stock values. II did not. Stocks
continued TO decline. No, lu special
cases. but practically through the
whole list.
In the meantime Union Pacific had
been placed on 10 per cent. divi
dend paying basis, whilo per cent
WIS declared on Southern Pacific. This
only s,cmmcd the tide momcntarly.
These are essentially Hartman prop
critics md arc the basis on which ne
Is presumed to contemplate II grand
transcontincrtnl syslcm There was
n slight rally following these dividend
actions but the downward trend ar
ain soon vet In. There was no relief
in he money situation. Good and IN.
different securities were sacrificed
alike. until the climax wnR reached
Thursday, rhon Union Pacific. when
had sold carried In the year at above
1879. touched no siin heing ten per
cent stock, while the decline IN
Southern Pacific was from 9S to G. .
II is true other stocks went OF pro-
portionatcly and the whole situation
at ono time seemed dcmoralizod.
cortelyou 10 the Rescue.
Then what happened? Secretary
Courtelyou rushed 10 New York to look
over the situation and AFFORD relief.
liut the sustaining factor was Mr.,
Morgan's action in turning S25,00o,0oo