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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
WHY she "sHooK" HER FRiENn
shopper Preferred to Be Alone When
Purchasing Shoes.

A woman sat down in the shoe de-
partment Of New York store and
bade the clerk hurry. II left friend
at the lace counter" she said, "and
I want to get my shoes fitted before
she gets here" .......
The clerk apparently appreciated
the circumstances. He worked fast.
and in an incredibly short time the
woman had selected three satisfactory
pairs of shoes. ...
II wonder why she was so anxious
to get through before her friend
came" remarked another customer.
For the same reason that makes
every woman want to shop alone when
buying Shoes laughed the clerk. She
has rather large foot, and she didn't
want her friend to find out what num-
ber she wears. 1t is seldom that the pur-
chasers of shoes shop in pairs. They
may hang together when buying any
thing else in the store, but when it
comes to shoes each woman strikes
out for herself. The only exception is
the woman who has an unusually
small foot. She would take her whole
list Of acquaintances along when buy
Ing shoes If she could" .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
AilNroN HAPPENINoa.

All Of the ladies who attended the
Federation of Women's Clubs have
returned home. they report most en-
joysble time.
Mrs. M. O. Culberson left Monday
evening for Dubuque, where she will
remain for few days the guest Of
friends.
Mise Estells Bush entertained the
Misses Lovella and Iota Phillips at
luncheon Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Culberson are
the happy parents Of a baby boy, born
a few weeks ago. Tom is all smiles.
At regular meeting of the Y, p. s.
c. E, Monday evening the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
six months:-Pres M. o. Culberson,
vice president, T. G Dozier; record
ing secretary, Mrs. Aline Henderson,;
corresponding secretary A. A. Bush;
treasurer, Miss Murda Beason; Libra
rian, Henry Henderson; assistant,
MISS Estella Bush. The society also
took the matter lin consideration for
an outing in the near future.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
EXAMPLES or MEDIEVAL ART.
Fine Stained Glass Windows Recently
Received at New York.

The two German windows of stained
glass among the recent acquisitions
belong in period to the early sixteenth
century. at the time when medieval
ism passes over into renaissance. The
color is lighter and paler than that OF
the preceding century and Is secondary
In importance to the design. In the
examples at the museum are certain
tints Of yellow that began to be used
in the middle of the fifteenth century,
as taste changed in favor Of lighter
rooms. The subjects Of the windows
are st. John and st. MaXimine against
background OF tapestry and archi-
lecture treated so as to appear on
the same plane as the figures. The
author of the note on the windows In
the Museum Bulletin says that the
drawing is undoubtedly the work OF a
painter-and very good one-of the
Ober.Rhein school, and that as St.
Maximine was bishop of Trier, the
supposition that the glass is from
that source Is probably correct. Very
fine examples of the same period are
those in the nave OF Cologne cathe-
dral.-New York Times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
GALESBURG NLL.) NEWS.


Miss Rose and Mayme Hammond
spent Sunday in Galesburg, enroute to
their home in Canton from Macomb.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. George Eston
son:
Mrs. Neal Carter and granddaughter
have returned from Monmouth where
they attended a family reunion at the
home of Mrs. Munson.
Mr. Elmer Richardson spent Sunday
in Davenport and Moline.
The Misses Eva Williams and Ethel
Allen entertained the members OF
their Sunday school classes in the par
lors OF the A. M. E. church Monday
afternoon, the time was spent pleas
antly by those present.
Miss Bernice Mason has returned
home from Monmouth.
A large number of friends were
present Tuesday evening to attend the
reception in honor of Il. Tilford Cash,
who graduated last week from the e..
H. s. The reception was held in the
A. M. E. church and was in charge of
Mrs. Addie Garnett.
Miss Ida Wallace who has recently
returned from Metropolis spent short
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
LIKE THE ORDINARY MORTAL.
High Church Dignitary Had Name to
Sign to Check.

A comical story is told of the arch
bishop of York, who Is an ardent fish
erman. Not long ago he betook him
self for few days to little YORKSHIRE
village, which boasted good trout
stream, and put up at clean but mod
est hotel.
His grace on his arrival informed
the landlord who he was, and on leav
ing wrote check for his bill and
handed it to his host.
The landlord closely scanned the
signature and asked What name IL
this?"
''W. Ebor," answered his grace.
"Ah," said the landlord. as he pock
eted the check, Il thought you were
telling me falsehood when you told
me you were the archbishop of York
The man evidently did not know
that an archbishop has a name like
an ordinary person.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Glasgow for His.

"This orange marmalade comes from
Scotland" said grocer, "Nice-on
the Riviera, you know-also turns out
a marmalade.
= II visited the Riviera last winter.
The sewage Of Nice runs into the blue
Mediterranean, and you can see II
floating on the sunlit water, with gnlls
swarn1ing about It like great flies.
Sometimes it is washed ashore.
You study it from the Promenade des
Anglais--cabbage tops, bottle-wrap-
pers OF straw, orange skins, lemon
skins, soft green masses of vegetable
refuse.
"And day by day Nice men patrol
the shore, selecting from the garbage
all the orange skins, which they
thrust into large burlap bags.
"Will you have the Nice or the Glas-
cow marmalade? The Glasgow? Thank
you, SIR"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The finishing touch was added to
to the rally At the Mt. Zion Baptist
church, Sunday evening. Lawyer
Scott and Mr.. Walker were two noted
speakers during the evening. The sum
Of ols0 Is was taken up for the two
Sundays.
Miss Flora Jackson of Burlington,
Iowa, sang solo at the Baptist church
Sunday evening.
Mr.. John Morgan is seriously ill at
his home s15 Eighth street, with the
Sciatic rheumatism. ..
The wedding bells will ring in the
near future; so saith cupid. r..
Rev. and Mrs. G. NJ. Newman re-
turned home Thursday from Council
Bluffs where they have been visiting
for several days. They were royalty
entertained by all Of their friends.
Rev. G. N. Newman was their former
pastor.
Mrs. Eta Grant has been elected
delegate to represent the A. M. E.
Sunday school at the convention which
convenes in June 1920 at Buxton,
Io,;a.
The Negro Press Association will
meet in Des Moines, June 10th. 1t
would be nice for every one to attend, to
hear the work of the broad minded
men of the new paper staff and to
see that our race is still coming.
The Silver Leaf club met with Mr..
and Mrs. WILDER J. Norris, Monday
evening.
Rev. J. c. Reid has been granted a
thirty days vacation, and he and wife
expects to leave in a few days for Chi
caga and other points of interest
Mr.. Griffith of Council Bluffs is in
the city for few days visit. He is the
guest of Rev. and Mrs. q. M, Newman.
Miss Ellen Blair expects to leave in
few days for Omaha, Neb. to visit with
relatives.
The $500 rally that the A. M. E. was
to have had on the second Sunday in
June will come off the fourth Sunday
June.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
ALBA NEWS.

Mrs. Carrie Griffith and children of
Des Moines are spending few days
at the parental home Of Mr.. Thomas.
Mrs. Bertha Richardson of Buxton
visited few days in Abba with her
mother, her mother returned with her
to Buxton Saturday
Mrs. Cora Mccarthy of Busy, spent
this week in Abba at the parental
home of Thomas.
Miss Ethel Harris has returned to
Mt. Pleasant to spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Thomas rendered a
surprise party upon their daughter
Mrs. Cora Mccarthy Monday evening.
Mr.. Arthur Adams of Oskaloosa,
was in Abba Sunday.
Quite number of Buxton people
were in town this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Fish A FRIEND OF HUMANITY.
Australian Species That Feeds on
Larvae Of Mosquitoes.

That most animals have some spe.
cihc function to perform is we'll known.
Now, scientists claim that species
of fish exists in Australian waters
which feeds on the larvae Of mosqui.
toes and so reduces the prospects OF
malaria. Hill
It belongs to a family Of carnivor.
GUS. of flesh-eating, fish which is fire.
'quently found in the temperate and
tropic zone, and usually in shallow
water.
Very small in size, being only about
III or two inches In length, it has, In
the male. yellow and black-striped fms,
while the eye Is Of bright blue. The
fins during certain seasons of the year
acquire great brilliancy.-London An
swers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
APPLES ONLY ON APPLE TREES
Small Girl a Humorist, Though Prob
ably Unconscious.

A Washington man, while visiting
a friends place in Virginia. became
much interested in his experiments In
fruit culture.
One day the visitor was making the
rounds Of the place, being In charge
Of the friends young daughter Of ten,
who acted as guide.
This tree seems to be loaded with
apples" observed the Washingtonian,
indicating a particularly fine speci-
men.
Eyes, SIR" assented the little girl;
father says this is good year for
apples.
II am glad to hear that" said the
visitor. "Are all your trees as full
of apples as this one?"
"No, SIR" explained the girl, "only
the apple trees" Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
! Graduates Entertained.

The Des Moines Negro Lyceum AS
sociation gave reception to Negro
High School and College graduates last
Tuesday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
J.H. Woods, 1920 South Washington.
The guests of honor were R. H. Woods
of Kentucky State University, Everett
Walls of Moulton High School; Adah
Hyde of West High; Letta Cary and
Bessie Reeves of North High and May
Tolliver of East High, Addresses were
made by number of those present ana
Miss Tolliver, Mr.. Woods and Mr.. Walls
were elected to membership in the
Lyceum.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Pressed Clear THROUGH,

Children have very fair idea Of
what constitutes Justice. and decidedly
object to being punished more than
they think they deserve. A bright, lit
tie seven-year-old committed some
trifing misdsneancf .nnd-@as taken 10
task very seriously by her mother.
After listening some time in silence,
Mabel said: What makes you keep
talking to me so, mammal" Because,
replied the mother, 81 want to impress
1t upon your mind so that you won't
do 1t again" WELL" was the response.
with the faintest CULVER of grief in her
voice, II think I'm pressed clear
through now" What could the moth.
er do but conclude that the lesson had
been sufficiently "'pressed" for the
time being, and send the little culprit
about her play?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
No Smoke In Volcanoes.

The materials elected from volcanoes
are chiefly vapor or water lava, Gin
ders, rock fragments and various
gases. There Is no true smoke emitted
and very little perceptible flame. In
most cases the light and the so-called
flames" are the glow of the molten
lava and its reflection on the clouds OF
vapor. The passage through which
the eruptive matter rises to the sur
face Is called the chimney or vent and
the bowl.like enlargement of it. common
ly at the summit of the mountain and
often of great size, is called the crater.
There may be a number Of craters on
one cone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.

Last Tuesday afternoon Mrs. R. L.
Haley entertained at bridal party
Complementary to her daughter Miss
venetta. Among those present were
Mrs. c. s Searcy. Mrs. F. J. Hawkins
and Mrs, w. L. Warren.
The afternoon was spent with out
door aamusements and dainty four
course lunch was served by the host
ess. Miss Venetta was the recipient
of many gifts both useful and beauti'
full
Mrs. NJ. Lamb entertained q num-
Der of friends Saturday afternoon Nav
e3rd., complementary to Mrs. Mitchell
Of Burlington.
Mr.. w. M. Robinson has accepted q
position in the tonsorial parlor of Mr..
Ben Hawkins. -.-
Miss Romelis Downing who has
been in the employ Of the government
at the Indian school at Fl. Bidwell,
Cal, is expected on visit in the near
future.
Rev.A. Ford conducted services IN
Iowa City last Sunday.
The mesdames A. g. Jackson, &.
Gray, A. M. Boyd, A. J. Gray and A.
Perkins, who attended the II. s. F. G.
c., in Buxton last week report most
delightful time trip.
Mesdames A. j. Gray and A. M.
Boyd are visitors in Ottumwa, the
guest Of Mrs. G. Bailey.
The committee is making extensive
preparations for entertaining the =.
s., convention which convenes in this
city in the near future. The Sunday
school choir will sing one evening
during the convention.
Prof w. B. Lowery has taken for
NAL charge of the choir.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES.
Especial to Bystander.)

The leading attraction at the Almo
Park which opened last week for the
season was the Mahara's Minstrels.
(Colored.) The MONDAY parade and
band concert was special feature
during their engagement, it was very
highly commended ana we hope to see
them again soon.
Despite the unpleasant condition IT
the weather, which not favorable
to any city we no:e with great pride
the increasing number OF indus
trious Colored men such as are needed
for the uplifting of the race through
out the country, and trust that as
many more will join us as the field Of
labor is wide here regardless of the
times.
M. Alex Richardson who has been u
visitor At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
E. Morgan, in South end. street for
the past week will return to his home
in Davenport. Iowa.
Mr.. Fred Jones has returned to the
city after an absence of several
months.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
BrInuinu Out tho Best.

Do yea know those people who al.
ways bring out your best?
You should not be ungenerous OF
spiteful in their presence. That is q
beautiful effect for a woman to have
on her home. Thousands of men pro-
duce their finest work in the world
through the influence of wife, moth.
or or sister, who brings out the best
that is in them.
On the other hand, many men have
perpetrated wholesale cruelties, have
committed great crimes and left Q
lastingly bad mark on history because
some woman, or an unhappy home
has brought out their worst.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
CHICAGO WILL ENTER.
TAIN VISITORS.

The colored people in the white
city on the Lake are preparing to
give the colored delegates and
visitors royal reception while
at the convention. The Taft
Colored League, of Illinois, with
Hon. S. Long Williams as Presi-
dent, and Hon. Louis B. Ander-
son, Secretary, have charge of
the entertainment. This League
has headquarters at 3O28 State
street, and they are preparing to
give you all the necessary infor-
nation, also to locate you in
good places to stop. You can
order all your mail addressed
there. On Monday night, June
18th, big public reception and
banquet are being arranged for
to be held at Quinn Chapel, gath
and Wabash. On June 10th they
have plauned an Auto sight see
ing ride through some of the
parks, and June 18th the famous
Sth Illinois Colored Regiment,
under Col. John Marshall, will
give a military reception and drill
in full dress suits. All are invit-
ed. There will be host of
smaller receptions each evening.
We hope for them success, as we
are planning to be there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Making Furniture Like New


Where there are fine pinlike
scratches on new furniture they may
be easily remedied by using pulverized
rottenstone, that can be bought ready
for use. Put this on soft flannel rag
and rub into the surface Of the seat,
back or arms Of chair or on the top
OF 4 table. 1t will not only take on
tie defects, but bring a polish to the
wood.
To remove the rottenstone with a
damp piece Of chamois carefully wipe
the wood, and when all trace Of this
Is gone bright lustre can be brought
to the surface Of the wood by rubbing
it lightly with a soft piece OF cheese
cloth moistened with alcohol.
The latter must be used sparingly
on furniture. for it burns the varnish
and will ruin the appearance Of the
rocker or table If enough is put on to
scorch the surface.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Why Are We So Hard?

The following motto was on the
wall OF woman's bedroom: Let US
take hands and help each other to-day,
because we are alive together
She is bride Of year, and that
is the sentiment with which she fur.
nished her bedroom and tries to car
ry out in her everyday life. The hard
blow we give with word. the mean
thought or harsh Judgment recoils on
ourselves. No woman who is hard
and critical Is happy.
Take hands and help each other to-
day" is the sure road to contentment
and happiness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Got Even with Maid

Shirley Brooks, one time editor Of
Punch, was noted for his whimsical
humor. 1T annoys me-" he said, one
day. IF l am discourteously treated
at the threshold of friends door. I
remember once calling on some one,
and the maid, in her rudest manner,
told me he was not in, and shut the
door in my face. felt must be re.
venged upon her somehow, so l re.
turned after an interval of five min
utes, rang the bell, and in my meekest
manner mildly said: Did I say he
Was?'"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Badly Sprained Ankle.

Three years ago our daughter sprain-
ed her ankle and had been suffering
terribly for two days and nights-had
not slept minute. Mr.. Stallings, OF
Butler, Tenn, told us Of Chamberlain's
Pain Balm. We went to the store that
night and got bottle of it and bathed
her ankle two or three times and she
went to sleep and had good nights
rest. The next morning she was much
better and in a short time could walk
around and had no more trouble with
ankle.-E. M Brumitt, Hampton,
Tenn. Is and so cent sizes for sale by
all drugg lists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
kEOkUK NOTES.

Mrs. Anna Alden returned nome
from Cedar Rapids, where she went to
attend the grand convention OF the y.
E. s. of Iowa. Mrs. Alden has the
honor of being elected Grand Conduc-
tress. Mrs L. d. Bland was appoint
ed Grand Martha.
Mrs, Nancy Rhinehart, whose illness
was reported in this paper few weeks
ago, is still quite ill at her home lo17
Fulton street, but is improving slowly
under the care Of Miss Kate Owens,
who is nursing her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Dorothy's Views.

Mamma" said little Dorothy, "wha
makes Uncle Ben look so funny?'
Hush, child" fastened the moth
er, Uncle Ben is what they call !,
wise old saw" .s
Dorothy looked at the myriad q
frowns on the old gentleman's face.
"Dacious mammal" she whispered
"He looks so cross he must be one o
those cross-cut saws like they say,
big logs with"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Mans Heart Ia a Shuttle,

A mans life Is laid in the loom Of
time to pattern which he does not
see, but God does, and his heart Is
a shuttle. On one side of the loom Is
sorrow, and on the other is joy; and
the shuttle, struck alternately by each,
flies back and forth, carrying the
thread which is white or black as the
pattern needs. And in the Ell d, when
God shall lift up the finished garment,
and all it's changing hues shall glance
out, it will then appear that the deep
and dark colors were as needful to
beauty as the bright and high colors.
-Beecher.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Mental Struoule.

"a great struggle takes place in
woman's mind when another woman,
asks what her new gown cost. re-
marked the thoughtful thinker.
Whats the answer" queried tn,
unsophisticated youth.
"She's in doubt whether to cut tn,
price in half and make the otha
woman envy her bargain, or double
and make her envy her afiuenca, RI
piled the t. t.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12

Among those who will attend the
National Republican Convention from
Des Moines will be Messrs. ]. Clifford
williams, VIM. Tomlin and jeff Logan.
They 20 with the Iowa delegation,
whose headquarters will be at the Audi
torium Annex. Mr.. Williams will par
ticipate in the national gathering OF
Negroes which meets in Chicago next
week, as he will have in his possession
the proxy of Atty. s. Joe Brown, a
member of the Executive Board of the
organization. >.:~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12

Gould's Invincibles B. B. club will
play at Enterprise, Ia, Saturday July
18th at Kirksville. Mo-, Sunday July 5th
and at Moberly, NO., Monday July 9Th.
This is strong team and they are open
for engagements with any semi-pro-
fcssional club. Address all cemmuni-
cations to b. Gould, Mgr, SIT Walnut
street, Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Bystander office: located over POI
Seventh street.
WANTED-Colore ladies' every

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premiums to their agents and custo-
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Write for particulars. Secure exclu-
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tion this paper. The Burton Toilet
Goods Co., Century Blk, St. Joseph,
Michigan
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
After the HONEYMOON.

"Boo-hoo!" sobbed Cynthia undei
her blue bonnet. II don't believe
you love me any more"
"Wall, l do declare" laughed Jason
as he washed the milk pals, "wha
put that idea into your head, littl
gal?" @
"Why, before our marriage you uset
to honey me up and say l was al
sweet as sweet cider and now you sa!
l am sour"
"Oh, don't worry, pet. Even tn.
sweetest of sweet cider turns to vine
gar after a time"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
No Need of Suffering from Rheuma
tlsm.

1t is mistake to allow rheumatism
to become chronic, as the pain can al
ways be relieved, and in most cases a
cure effected by applying Chamber
lain's Pain Balm. The relief from pain
which it affords is alone worth many
times its cost. 1t makes sleep and rest
possible. Even ia cases Of long stand
ing this liniment should be used on ac-
count of the relief which it affords
IS and 50 cent sizes for sale by all
druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
LOOKING for the Fifth.

The leading lady passed down the
avenue with. her speckled bull pup
"Thats the star" whispered the
sweet singer.
"Star, eh?" laughed the low come
dian. "Then I'd call her Jupiter. Sht
has had four moons"
-Four moons"
"Yes, honeymoon,."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-06-12
Married Chums.

HAS he any friends?" asked the
Judge of a prisoner in the dock
NO. only a wife" was the matter.
of.fact reply of the witness. Rather
hard on the wife not to be counted
as her husbands friend, wasn't it?
It is the perfection of marriage
when couple are real chums, as well
as lovers, just as it is the perfection OF
parenthood when children count moth.
er and father their real, best friends.