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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
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 a 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 1t to his host.
The landlord closely scanned the
signature and asked: What name IL
this%'
Nv. Ebor," answered his grace.
"Ah." said the landlord, as he peck
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 name like
an ordinary person.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Bows Life Saved.

NV little boy, four years old. rad .
severe attack of dysentery. We had
two physicians; both Of them gave him
up. We then gave him Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
which cured him and believe that saved
his life Willism H. Stroling, Carbon
Hill, Ala. There is no doubt but this
remedy saves the lives of many chill.
dren each year. Give it with castor
oil according to the plain printed direc-
lions and cure is certain. For sale
by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
How Coal Grows.

1t takes a prodigious amount Of yege-
table matter to form layer Of coal, it
being estimated that the present
growth of the world would make lay.
err less than one-eighth Of an inch In
thickness, and that it would take
million years of vegetable growths to
form ccal-bed ten feet In thickness.
The United States has an area OF
more than 100000 square miles of
coal-fields, and more than O0,000,00O
tons of coal We're mined in this coun.
try last year-enough to run a ring
around the earth at the center 51s feet
wide and 5A feet thick. Competent
scientists say that there is enough
coal II he United States to supply the
world the next 1000 years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
lnusnutty In Stealing.

.What's al the row about:" the
hungry man queried 60 the manager
Of the city restaurant was seen g
rush excitedly to the cashiers desk
and detain . departing individual.
The waiter explained. For . montn
past some Of the numbered checks
had been missing. and It had been as
covered that certain patrons were
economixing ct the expense Of the
management. A man would order u
cents worth and receive . check for
the amount. Then he would secrete
the check when the waiter Wasn't
looking and order . quarters worth
more of eatables. The waiter would
then give . check for 40 cents. but
when It came time to pay the Gus
TONER would use the 15-cent ticket %
get by the door. Him." muttered the
hungry man: "nne scheme" and -
the excitement he passed . Canadias
dime ON the cashier.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
HAVE SURPLUS OF FURNITURE.
Writer Criticises Modern Methods OF
House Adornment.

Most people have far too much fur
niture in their houses. and certainly
the majority indulge in too much tex
tile fabric. Too many curtains, too
many antimacassars. too many mats
and cushions. says writer in Good
Health. All these things collect and
hold dust, and curtains shut out fresh
air and sunshine. Carpets. especially
In the rooms we sleep in. would
abolish.
The bedroom carpet 10 . snare. and
the sooner 1t makes its final exit the
better for the family health. That
great artist and critic. William Nor
ris, once said: Have nothing in your
house that you do not know to be use
full or believe to be beautiful. This
is counsel many women might take to
heart, thereby making their homes
more beautiful. and undoubtedly far
easier to keep clean and orderly"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
National Negro Business League.

The ninth annual meeting Of the Ma
tioual Negro Business League is to be
held in the city OF Baltimore, Mary
land. Wednesday. Thursday and Fri
day. August 1920 81, 1908.
The sessions Of the league will be
held in the Sharp street Methodist
church. A.lof the uight sessions are
to be held in Richmond Market Hall,
foi mer,y used by the crack Fifth Mary.
land Regimsn t OF Baltimore, and re-
Gently by the General Conference OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rich.
mond Market Hall is one of the most
satisfactory assembly rooms in the
whole city OF Baltimore. The League
10 indebted to the Baltimore Negro
Business League, OF which Harry 7.
Pratt is president for securing this
splendid hall for the use OF the League.
His Honor Mayor J. Barry Mohool.
sided the Baltimore League In having
this hal secured for the meetings.
Upon the petition OF Mr.. Pratt and
other members OF the local Negro
Business League, the city council OF
baltimore has passed two resolutions
of interest to the organization, one
providing for the electrical illumina-
ton by the city of Druid Hill avenue
during the sessions of the National
Fegro Business League, and the other.
for the use of the largest steamer be.
longing to the City Harbor Board dur
ing convention week. Hon. Harry >.
Cummings, member OF the city coun-
Gil, has given the weight OF his infiu.
,ence toward having these two resolu-
tions passed by the city cou acll.
The citizens of Baltimore are we'll
organized in various committees and
are earnestly at work arranging the
details OF entertainment. etc. for the
delegates. Officers, life members and
delegates, who are intending to be
present, are urged to write DR.. Louis
H. Henderson, l4ls Druid Hill avenue,
Baltimore, advising him of such inten-
tion, so that proper accommodations
may be provided
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
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-Cld committed some
trif,ing misdemeanor and was taken to
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, Il want to impress
1t upon your mind so that you wont
do it again" Well" was the response.
with the faintest culver of grief in her
voice. 4 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, 1908-07-31
the CHURCHES

Corinthian Baptist Church corner IT Fifteenth
and Linden Atreets Preaching: from 1880
TO - Sunday School; At IL O'Clock Preach
ing. 1880 to . p. m.
Rev. +. L. Grimth, Pastor.
st. Paul A. u. E.-CoTner of Second and Center
Streets. Preaching ut 1850 q, m. {; Sunday
School It 3 O'Clock, s. Joe Brown Superin
tendent; Epworth League 1t : p. m preach
ing At p. m. w. 8. Brooks pastor.
First African Baptist Churcn- -orne, Schoo
and Fourth streerts. Rev. +. burden pastor
Preaching TO- 80 .. NJ; Sunday school 8 80 .
NJ. Mrs. J. T, Grimm Superintendent
Young Peoples meeting p. M, preaching
500 pm
Burns Chapel M. r. Church Corner OF It'll
and Croker Sts.-Church services, preach
Ing at IL m and m Glass and prayer
meeting IL m Sunday; Sunday School $50 q
m; Epworth League p m Sunday; Prayer
and Glass meeting every Wednesday D m.
j. M. Harris, Pastor $40 18th 81
Maple Street Baptist Church-Situated on E.
Maple between Ninth and Tenth streets.
Preaching II am: Sunday School 600 a. m.
Henry Davis superintendent, Mics Myrtle
Hubburd, se4 rotary.
Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor
Union Congregational Church-Corner Tenth
and Park streets. Preaching 10:45 q. m.
Sunday School IL M; evening service 7:a
p. IN. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings
H. w. Porter. pastor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Cltnched His Statement.

They were cross-examining. in a
Chicago court recently, bookmaker
who had been caught in the tolls for
playing some other game than his
own. The third sub-assistant district
attorney was intent upon convic-
ton, however. and was doing his best,
none too successfully, to shake the
testimony of the defendant. you're
sure of that?" he yelled, as the book,
maker stuck to an assertion that did
not suit the case of the state. Sure,
l am certain" came the answer. "you
remember that you are under oath ?"
II do that" And you'd swear to this
statement of yours?" Swear to it?
Why, Mr.. Lawyer, and judge, your
honor, Id bet a hundred on it any
day."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
TAKING NO MORE cHANcEs
kespsre Had Special Cartridge Fol
Poor Masksman.

u. Seward Webb 1t dinner st
ehslburns Farms. his great Vermont
estate. said Of certain poor marks
man: Visiting his English brother.
in-law. he shot thu head keeper In the
leg tho drst morning he tried pheasant
shooting. Tho man limped away ours.
ing horribly. Next day he had wretch
ed luck. though the wounded heae
keeper without malice had assigned
him to fairly good place. Bang.
bang, hang. went his gun every few
seconds. but not a bird fell before it.
He was much embarrassed. 1t seemed.
too, that at each Of his misses the
under keepers smiled at one another
oddly. Finally his cartridges gave out.
He hurried to the nearest keeper and
demanded more. There amt no mora
sir, the man answered. No morei
Nonsense. Why. you've got at least
1000 In that box The keeper flushed
and hammered: All. but them amt
eor you. sir. They're for another gent
Thrive got shot IN 'sm. sir.
- IL = x
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
A Friend.

What Is the best thing in life? !
uueried recently. I have raised the
same question aforetime, and found
the majority of responses leaned to
human affection" Surely there is
nothing that comes to us by the grace
of God so helpful as this friend
who may be husband. a wife, a sis
ter or a brother, who knows the best
Of us and the worst Of us, and who can
love us still, ready to stand by us till
the morning when our craft has
grounded in the shadows or is help
lessly stationary in maelstrom vortex,
when we need all the strength our
God can give simply to live. my
friend, simply to live! How rare
friends are one soon realizes, and how
priceless no words can duly say
Home Chat.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
ALBA NOTES.

Mr.. Donald Thomas was quite sick q
part Of this week.
The Chicago Champions, Colored
played ball in Abba with the White
Sox. the Champion won the game.
Miss Frances Walker of Des Moines,
collector and general agent for the
Iowa State Bystander spent Thursday
in Abba on business.
Mr.. Richs Of Buxton was in Abba
Thursday.
A number OF Buxtonites and people
from Hooking attended the ball game
in Abba Tuesday.
There was lawn social at the A. M.
e. church Monday evening for the
benefit of the pastor.
There was lecture at the A. M. E.
church Tuesday evening on NEGRO
Enterprises" on Wednesday evening a
sermon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
In the Same Beat.

An old couple in Glasgow were in
very depressed state owing to dull
trade.
Thinking their son in America
would help them, they wrote stating
their trouble and that If he did not
help them they would have to go to
the poorhouse.
Three weeks passed, and then came
a letter from their son, saying:
Dear Mither and Faither-Just
wait anither FORTNIGHT an III come
hame an gang wi ye. Your affection
ate SON."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Boiled Down.

"TireA OF hearing my 'sugary words
are you, Pulsatilla Corkins!" howled
the indignant Orlando. Perhaps you
will be kind enough to. tell me, Miss
Corkins, what sugary word Is! What
IL it made OFF," .GA
1T is made, Mr.. Spoonamore," an.
swersd the fair Pulsatilla, "of verbum
sap" ..... ~.
without another word Of any de-
scription Orlando Spoonanore grabbed
ais hat and CROPPED his way out into
she darksome night. The blow had
crushed him. H.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
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 I am discourteously treated
at the threshold of friends door.
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. I felt must be re
venged upon her somehow, so I re
turned after an interval of five min
utes, rang the bell, and in my meekes
manner mildly said: Did l say hi
wasp"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Why Are We So hardl

The following motto was on the
we'll OF a woman's bedroom: Let us
take hands and help each other today.
because we are alive together"
She is a 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 a 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, 1908-07-31
Over Thlrty-Five Years.

In 1872 there was . great deal Of
disrrhoes, dysentery and cholera in
fantum. 1t WAS at this time that
Chamberlsin's Collie. Cholera and diar-
rhoes Remedy was FIRST brought into
use. 1t proved more successful than
any other remedy or treatment, and
has for thirty.five years maintained
that record From a small beginning
its sale and use has extended to every
part of the United States and to many
foreign countries. Nine druggists ont
OF ten will recommend it when their
opinion is asked, although they have
other medicines that pay them
greater profit. It can be always be
upon, even in the most severe
and dangerous cases. For sale by all
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Devices Of Defense.

What could be more perfect DO
tense than the device Of the moor
hen? She sinks herself in the water
beneath an overhanging root or bank,
leaving only her bill In sight. And
that looks like a fallen leaf. You
may stand within SIX feet Of her and
she, will not move. 80 sure Is she
that her ruse will succeed. ~ ondoD
evening STANDARD
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
cltron Tree and the oIbls.

CItron Tree and the Bible.
Was the citron tree the tree Of
knowledge of good and evil in the
garden OF Eden? Some persons think
It was. In any event. it appears that
"citron" would often be the right
rendering in passages where the au.
thorized version Of the Bible gives
"apple." For instance, in the Prov.
CRIBS, "A word fifty spoken is like ap-
pies Of gold in pictures of silver"
And in the Song Of Solomon. "As the
apple tree among the trees of tho
wood. so is my beloved among the
sons" And again, "Stay me with
dagons. comfort me with apples. for
I am sick Of love-"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31

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ton this paper. The Burton Toilet
Goods Co., Century Blk, St. Joseph.
Michigan
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
SECRET ORDERS.

North Star Lodge, No. 2. A. F. T. A. M.-Meer,
First Thursday In each month at Masonic
Hall-North. west corner OF Tenth and Center
streets. G. B. Woods, W. M; h E. Jacobs.
secretary.
Hiram Chapter-Meets Second Thursday in
each month, Fred Jackson High Priest:
James Mitchell, Recorder.
King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.-Meet.
Fourth Thursday In each month at Masonic
hall H. Gould, Z. c.; James Mitchell, Re
cOrder.
Mt Olive Court. No. 4-Meets the First Friday
OF eacn month at Masonic hall. Mrs.
wilbur, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midget
Charity Lodge. No. slss. G. z. q. OF o. F.
Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each
month ct Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth
and Walnut streets. G. b. Brown, h G.; L.
L. M. Brown, p. s.
23t, meets Fourth Tuesday night in each
onth. Dennis Burris. W. NJ; ]. W, Heath
g. 8.
Il. H. Of R., No. $50 Of G. o. o. OF o. F.-con
fourth Thursday At 8 O'Clock each month
arley, W. 4.
Attic Tabernacle No. 472-Meets first and thirt
THURSDAY afternoon in each month. at Han.
sen hall. East Sixth and Locust Mrs. Nettie
Davis, q p; Mrs. Lizzie Bush, @. r.; Miss
Hettie Weldon. Assistant c. r.
North Star Lodge No. 8. knights Of Pythias-
Meets every Monday night corner OF Sixth
and Walnut streets. Regular work nights
second and fourth Mondays w. M. WRrfleld
@. O.; ]. L. w. Green K OF r. and s.
Mt. Maria Tabernacle, No. bo7-Meets the first
Wednesday. at S:SO, ana thiri Wedne& day at
$50 OF each month. ct Odd Fellows hall
Sixth and Walnut SITS Miss Bertha Curtiey
c. P; Mrs Della Bryant @. r.
Rose Sha1on Temple. F. N. T. No. 800, meets
Hansen hall, East Sixth and Locust, Mrs.
Nettio Davis. W. p. Hettie Harris w. s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31

Gladstone 40 q Phrasemaksr.
Mr.. Gladstone was q master Of tho
art Of phrasemaking. 1t was be who
drst declared 1.-THE flowing tide II
with u.s." who dubbed himself the
"Old Parliamentary Hand" and used
the now everyday expressions. with.
in measurable distance" by leaps
and bounds" and within the range Of
practical politics."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31

You Have Been Waiting for This.
Try Burton's Creole Face Cream and
Bleach.
so cents postpaid. Lady agents
wanted.
Liberal terms. Free premiums.
The Burton Toilet Goods Co.. St
Joseph, Michigan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Looking fer Trouble.

Ever notice it," queried the ma,
who propounds questions in section.
did I ever notice what" asked til
,arty of the audience part.
THAT people who meet trouble ha'
way nearly always stand on corne
and wait for happiness to com
a.o1g:" concluded the installmen
cuerist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
TUBERCULOSIS

Iowa's annual contribution TO the
White Plague is over 200 human lives
at financial loss of more than 81, 900,
600. And tuberculosis is preventable
disease. And it is almost inconceive.
able that . state whose people are
among the most intelligent and pro-
gressive in the nation will permit such
an appalling sacrifice to be made year
after year, This fearful tribute de-
manded from Iowa by consumption is
another illustration that ignorance and
inaction may bring people to accept
an intolera BILE condition as a necessary
part of it's existence.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
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quo SuIesS 'suopnlos STU 10 emos kun
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31

WANTED. Livery colored lady and
gentleman to write US for large samples
Of STRA-KO HAIR TONIC, the best
hair dressing used with comb and brush
only, no pressing, and CREOLE FACE
CREAM made especially for our race.
Send ten two cent stamps to cover
packing and postage. Agents wanted
everywhere. The BURTON TOILET
GOODS Co.. st. Joseph, Michigan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Married ChllynS

"Iias he any friends?" asked tho
Judge of prisoner in the dock.
mo, only a wife, was the matte,
of-fact reply Of the witness. Rattle
hard on the wife not to be countet
as her husbands friend, wasn't it!
1t Is the perfection of marriag
when a couple are real chums, as we
as lovers. just as it is the perfection c
parenthood when children count mot
er and father their real, best friends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Proving Hs HrovWA

He makes me 20 angry" remaTfoa
Miss Butte; hes forever remarking 70
that beauty Is only skin Deep"
And when you get angry" remark
u Miss Chellus, 1T just shows him
bow thin-skinned you arel"-stray
Stories.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Depends on the Two.

You don't believe, then, that tw,
can LIVE cheaper than one?"
Il do in some cases, !" replied lite
wad. 1.-TWO ordinary women can live
cheaper than the one married.
Kansas City Times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31

At Freshman Gtee Club Trials.
First Freshman-What are you do
ing there? You haven't any voice.
Second Freshman know it, but
Eve got dress suit-Ysle Record.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
ChamberIaln's Collie, Cholera and
Dlarrhoea Remedy Would Save
HIN, $4,000

- In 1908 1 had severe attack Of d.
arrhoea," says b. N. Farrar Of Cat
Island, La. "For several weeks was
unable to do anything. On March is,
1897, had similar attack, and took
Chamberiain's Collie, Cholers and Di.
srrhoea Remedy which gave me prompt
relief. I consider it one of the best
medicines of Ito kind in the world, and
had used it in 1908 believe 1t would
have saved me hundred dollar Doctors
bill" Sold by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
c.r,r,do,s % Sinai, CHANGE.

Cartridges % Small Change.
Cartridges are taken 90 change IN
ever Abyssinia. at rate usually Of ten
to the dollar. The cap must be I'M
damaged. the case In no way misformr
Cd and the paper round the bulles
must 10 In . state OF perfect pressr.
walton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31

Back Seat Good Enough.
Don't banker after a high seat IL
heaven. Fer folks what filled
humble station on dis earl de back.
,eat'll be comfortable ami Il. Atlanta
Constitution. n s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Hurts Flour Trade

The Chinese boycott 10 being felt
BY tho dour men Of California. TIVE
years ago the Stockton mills were
chipping 10000 barrels . year to Chi
a. Now they ars shippiug only 4.eeo
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-31
Coufhs. Colds and Group

than Chsmberlain's Cough Remedy. ID
many homes 1t 10 relied upon as I'M
plicitly as the family physician. II con.
tains no opium or other narcotic. ana
may be given a. confidently to q BABY
- to an adult. Price 26c; large size DOC
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