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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
The Earliest RELIGION.

Religion was at first purely dog.
matte. an affair OF the family, pure and
simple The gods were the dead an.
cestors. and the worship consisted Of
the perpetual care OF the hearth fire
and the graves Of the departed rela.
tives. It was the ancient belief (the
most ancient, SO far as we know that
the departed ancestors continued to
live IN or about the tomb, and that
their peace and happiness depended
absolutely upon the care with which
their posterity looked after their wor.
ship. II the hearth fire was allowed to
die down, or the tomb was neglected,
or the food and drink were not faith.
fully taken to the tomb. their exist
ence became wretched one; where
as, II these things were carefully at.
tended to. all was serene with them.
There Is much to show that this
domestic belief obtained for long
time before the belief in God and I
future life came in. Chicago Amer
lean,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
SECRET ORDERS.

nth 6ear Lodge. No. 3. 4. n. 3 A. N.-Meeu
First ThuYsdAy In each monfh at Masonic
Hall-N0rth-west corner Of Tenth and Center
strccts. J. =. rhompAOn, ". -. Herbert E.
Hiram Chapter-Meets 6econd Thursday In
each month. uarrisOn Gould High Priest ;
Bert Hack, Recorder.
king Solomon Con mandery No. 6-Meets
fourth Thursday In each moth ct Masonic
Hail. 3. @. Chas. r. Bradford; Recorder
I Harrison Could.
Charity Lodge No 2Io9 q. u o. OF o r Meets
first second and third ttua uays each mon, b
At Odd Elbows hA,I on Ninth and Park SITS
frank r. John son. N. @; y u. Brown p. T.
Grand Masters Council OF q. u. O. OF O. r. No
8 3 o s. D'nls BUTTS :, = :, : Aes'h'
a. II. OF r., No. ~ OF @. q. o. OF o. Econ
venee iSe second Thursday ~ $50 and
fourth Thurgdsy at s O'Clock each month.
Mrs. DeilA Brsanr, n q Ars. Susie
Mathews, w. b.
Attic Tabernacle No. 472--N Meets flrst THURSDAY
afternoon 1t $50 and fourth Thursday eve
pin9 Ct so'clock each MOI III q Han en- hall.
East Sixth and Locust Mrs. Maud B.eWtoh.
II p; Miss Ruth Niles G. n.
North Star Lodge No. knights OF Pythias-
Meets every Monday night, hall located az
764 ". Ninth streets. RegulA. work nignts,
second and fourth Mondays W. u Warfeld
G. G.; ]. L. w. Green X OF X and s.
NJ Maria Tabernacle, 70 Se7-Meets the first
Wednesday ct $50. AMI thiri Wedne day at
7:3O OF each month. tod Feitnws' hall.
Sixth and Walnut SIS Miss Bertha Curtley
i C. r; Mrs DellA Bryant c. r.
Rose Sharon Tsmple..F n. T. No. 906, meets
second and fourth Wednesday afternoon at
Haseu hall, East Sixth and Locust. Asr.
Nettie Davis. w. p Hattie Harris VS..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02

upon the community. The speakers
ct the recent financial rally which
was held BY the circle In the interest
OF foreign missions were the Rev. L.
g. Jordan. corresponding secretary Of
the foreign mission board at Louis
vile. KY: Revs. Taliaferro. Vaughn
and j. G. Love. pastor Of the above
named church. The needs Of the mis-
sion fields were 80 clearly outlined by
these eminent men that the members
OF the missionary circle resolved,
among other things, to thoroughly
equip themselves for their work and
have recently organized q class for
the study Of mission work in relation
to Africa and another class in Bible
study with particular reference to the
home field. The circle has also Joined
the state union missionary conven-
ton OF New Jersey. Miss Mamie G..
Lee. secretary OF the Women's Mis-
sionary circle, Is young woman OF
more than ordinary ability. In whom
the circle fully c0nfides. In the va
rious departments Of church work
Miss Lee Is always to be seen in the
foremost ranks. She also takes an ac-
tive part In ot..er organizations and
social circles not connected with the
church, which makes her influence
loubly helpful. Another worker for
the uplift Of the people Of the commu.
nifty Ii Mfs. Frances Cook, who fs the
treasurer Of the circle.
Mrs. Cook Is well known and highly
respected BY the people, and with her
loyal devotion to the interest Of the
race much good Is being accomplished
In quiet way. Miss Louise B. Elliott
III the vice president. She says: Il
believe that the message which was
given to the women on the resurrec-
tion morning has passed down the CEN
turies to the women OF today and that
It Ii our duty to see to 1t that its prog
ress Is not retarded. Africa is con-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
ANNUAL EASTER DAY or THE
EASTERN STARS.
l6pec5al 10 ByetaD6of.1

"
Omaha, Nsb The Stas Of Bethls-
hem Chapter No. IS Of this city. under
the Illinois Jurisdiction, hsld it, annual
Easter dsy services 4 Zion Bsptist
church on Sunday June 8.
After most beautiful anthem rem
dersd BY the choir, prayer was offered
BY Rev. Sydney Allen, r. r. p, follow
cd b. : few introductory remarks by
Bro. Geo. Ware which w1s very bene-
heisl. Ths pastcr Of tie church, Rev.
Dr.. Bingham, delivered the annual ser
mon, which was full Of thoughts touch
ing on Ill points Of the Star, also Civ
inK them many thoughts, emphasizing
them TO still bold higher standard.
His remarks were followed by an I'M
strumsntal .solo by Miss Lily Gray.
after which delightful duet was very
much enjoyed by all.
Royal Matron. Hillon addressed the
audience, and hoped that the excellent
thoughts and grand lessons that were
portrayed IN the sermon would sink
deep into the hearts and memory, and
that they would be ready to recognize
the sign OF distress not only Of the
Chapter members, but al those who
need succor, 70 that when this life ends
we may al be able to say, peace be
still to all mankind. !"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02

stantly sending out the Macedonian
cry Of the Apostle Paul's time, Come
over and help usT We must either SO
or send some one In our stead. and to
that end we must strive diligently
The Rev. Mr.. Love. pastor Of the
church, Is also the organizer. and pres
ident OF the missionary board Of the
state. He Is man well qualified BY
experience and education to represent
the great Baptist interest Of New Jer-
sey. He understands its needs and
knows how to get the best results un-
der the new organized system OF
operation with the Afro-Amer.can
churches Of the state. When Rev. Mr..
Love took charge Of the Union Bap-
tist church at Montclair ten years
ago tlie membership had dwindled
to mere handful, and the financial
condition Of the church was serious.
Within the past seven years he has
lifted the mortgage, built up the mem
bership 900 strong. improved the prop.
erty and given the church an enviabie
place among the Baptist brotherhood
OF the state. The women OF the circle
Ind Us their guest and one Of the
speakers at the recent reception Mrs.
F.sTaibot Of Buffalo. N. Z.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
DAYS OF TR,suLArIoN ovEf
Persistent office-seeker Had Finally
Landed Soft Job.

Il remember one man from my
home town, westerner senator said
recently, "in the good old days OF
civil service examinations, whose
dream Of earthly attainment was q
government place. When his party
was finally successful he Immediately
set out for Washington and was ON
the Job long before the 4th OF March,
but there seemed to be a hitch some.
where. All through the spring lie
was about town. Wherever went I
would see him, striving for or just
after an audience with some depart
ment onicial. BY June he was seedy
and broken looking, but still appeared
to be game. Finally r found him In
the gallery OF the senate chamber ap.
parently endeavoring to kill time. i,
!" Well. have you given It up?' ]
asked, trying to be sympathetic.
oh, Igot the job. all right he re-
piled with a satisfied smile. Tn
working now. Success Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
MOLINE ORErrrNf3s.

Mrs. n, H. Pollard and her two
little daughters are visiting relatives
IN Kentucky.
Miss Bessie Crenshaw Of st. Louis
eio.. r In the city to attead the
Roger-WOod wedding.
kev. S. B. Walkup conducted ser,
vices at the Mckinley Baptist church
In Rock Island Sunday. =
Invitations have been Issued for
the marriage OF Miss Mayota E.
Wood and Mr.. r. r. Rogers OF Chi
cago, which will occur June 80 al
the home Of the bride.
Miss Della Bland OF Keokuk. Iowa,
spent few days last week visiting
Miss Mable Hall.
A large number OF Moline Masons
went to Monmouth Sunday week to
attend the annual sermon.
Miss Daisy e. Settles entertained
Misses Mable and Clara TArver Al
dinner Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
The New Wardrobe
Cleaners and Dpers
Once and works
sl4 Locust, Des Aoines.
Phones 1871. Ed. CRAWFORD, Prop
Mason's Wire Frames.
4 tsHAp FOR EAyEsDaop,Eas
Simple Device Well Calculated - In
sure Privacy.

The eayesdropper. ere applying hid
ear. applied his eye. Through the
keyhole another eye looked colby Into
his. He started back, pale with fright.
He tiptoed on hurriedly. I'll lose my
job he muttered.
Meanwhile his mistress, the widow,
nat with the young and gallant cap
tain in the room from whose door the
eavesdropper had retreated. A csga-
rette smoldered between her slim IN.
gers and her dimpled elbows were
on the table, among the litter Of
foie gras sandwiches, cold partridge
and champagne.
The young captain pointed to the
door. A hand mirror, It's silver gilt
back towards him, hung from the
door knob.
Why did You put that these!'
he asked.
1T is trap for peppers" replied
the widow. Suppose my butler or
cook stole to the door and put his
eye to the keyhole. His eye would
meet another eye. Believing himself
discovered, he would trot silently
away"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
DAVENPORT ITEMS.

The Pride OF Iowa Tabernacle No
is8 held their annual sermon al
Bethel A.. NJ. p. church Sunday and
quite number were IN attendance.
Rev. w. w. Williams preached the
sermon. Text. Judges $40.
Mrs. Porter of Lincoln, Neb.. ar
rived in our city few days ago and
will make this her future home for .
while. III
The Violet club elected the follow.
ing officers for the ensuing year:
Mrs. E. J. Saunders, president: Miss
Cassie Harris. vice president; Mrs.
EC. B. Lewis. recording secretary:
Mrs. Cassie Galland, treasurer. They
were entertained at the home OF Mrs.
Proctor. The next meeting will be
hello at Clinton, Iowa, at the home OF
Mrs. Henderson.
The twenty-first annual session OF
the Iowa and Nebraska Baptist Assc-
citation convened in our city last
week Quite number Of delegates
were present. 1t was success both
socially and financially. Rev. ID. IA.
Holmes was elected president. The
delegates are all gone with the ex-
ception Of Miss Burton, who will re-
main over . few days visiting friends.
Mr.. Rufus Richardson, who has
been visiting at the. home OF his
cousin, Mrs. G. H. Marshall for the
mast three months, expects to leave
for Cheyenne, Wyo., in few days.
Mrs. Georgia Perkins or our city
expects to leave for Quincy, Ill, Sat
uraay to spend the Fourth OF Ayuly
with her mother.
Mr.. D. 8. Johnson Of 336 Laurel
street, who has been on the sick list
for few days. is coavalescent.
Mrs. Miller, who had a serious ac-
cident q few days ago, sprained her
ankle. She has suffered greatly for
the past few days
Mr.. w. H. Brown OF Kansas i1itv
passed through our city en- route to
Chicago He spent few hours with
his cousin, Mrs w. B. Hill.
Mr. Charley Hill spent a few DAYS
with his mother. Mrs. w. B. Hill. He
alsn went to Chicago, III.
Mr.. Calvin Anderson of Fort Mad
ison, Iowa, is again In the city and
will be found at his old stand, the
Davenport Commercial Club. He is
stopping at the home of Mrs. w. b.
Hill.
Mrs. Belle Lampkins left for Kec-
kuk, Iowa, Monday.
Bethel church A. M. E. Sewing
circle will hold a meeting at the par
sonage Thursday.
Mr.. Ed Sample arrived home Sat-
urday from Chicago. ILL.,. having
compiled his course as aschaffuer. He
will reside at the home OF his mother
Mrs. Rosa Corbin. 936 Gaines street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
Mirror for the Sick Room.

Only hand mirror should And
place In q sickroom." said a doctor.
"and It should sbe one fiattering to the
patient the kind. for instance, which
II the face Is too broad, will lengthen
1t little. And the patient should only
be allowed to look In the mirror at
.propitious times Many a patient has
been frightened literally to death by
his haggard reflection has looked,
sighted, and renowned hope. But many
another patient In really bad way
really desperate. too being given a
look at himself just after he has
taken q stimulant. has buckled up
wonderfully In fact a sickroom mir.
ror, wisely handled. Is curative
agent. while recklesslys handled It
may kill. n ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
Loved and stated

Europe hates our rich art patrons
and loves them It loves them for the
money they. have made and are will
Ing to spend on old masters and new
masters. even when they are spuri.
GUS. II hates the rich American when
he beats q rich European In competi
ton for some highly desired art treas.
,ire. Then Americans become mere
men who triumph Nv brute strength 3.
the longer purse, and, worst than that
art consumers who raise art prices to
unreasonable heights by their tradi
tional desire to I get what they wasn't
when they want Y '.5S
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
EVENTS o. INTEREST


Afro-American Council; Ottumwa
July 4th.
The Western Baptist Convention.
Olivet Baptist Church, Chicago, July
Is to Is.
Masonic Grand Lodge; Keokuk, July
IS, II and Is.
lows Nebraska Baptist Association,
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Omaha,
Neb., Sept z 70 -
NATIONAL EVENTS.
The National Business Mems League
ut Louisville. Ky., August
The Western Negro Press Associa-
tion. Kansas City, No. August.
The National Supreme Lodge X. Of
r., Kansas City, No. August q to Is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02

i Advertising rates for display Adds
. cents Per hcA. for each insertiDa
Three to SIX mouths contract 10 cents
Per inch. Local advertising 10 cents
psr line Tor eaeh insertion. counting
seven words to = line. For churches
and secret societies where admission
10 charged. oneeh1lf Of the above
mentioned rates. For professional
legal and ann0uncemsit cards, yearly
contracts. etc. terms, arc given on ap
plicatfOn. All advertising 10 to be-
laid in advance.
We are prepared 20 do nrst class
Job work at reasonable prices. Al! ~
our work Is guaranteed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
THE CHURCHES

Cortnthian Baptist Church corner 81 Fifteenth
and Linden streets P-eaching: from 1880
to 10 Sunday School; at 1s O'Clock Preach.
ing. 7i30 to Q p. m.
Rev. T. L. Grifnth. Pastor.
st. Panl A. NJ E.-Corner Of Second and Center
Streets. Preaching at 1880 =. M; Sunday
School NJ 3 O'Clock, s Joe Brown Superin
tentent: EpwOFth League ct .. m; nraach-
ing athp. M. Geo. w. Gaines pastor.
burns Chapel II. Z. Church Corner OF I2tk
and Crocker Sts.-Church services. preach.
ing ct II m and 8 p m; Class meeting 1880
p. n N Sunday; Sunday School 2:3l r. m.
Epw0rth League p m Sunday; Prayer
meeting every Wednesday. 8 p no.
. z. p. Geiger. Pastor
Maple Street Baptist Church Situated on Z.
Maple between Ninth and Tenth streets.
Preaching Ii Z. M: SUNDAY school 90 4 M.
Henry Davis superintendent, Miss Ayrtie
Hubburd, seN Rotary. e S85
Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor
Union Congregational Church Corner Telta
And Park streets. Preaching lO:45 .. N:
Sunday School IL m; evening servtoass:Se
4 p. n. Prayer meeting Wedlesday eyenines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
lnslas a Yalio,s Eleur.

Charles .Christadoro. m expert on
dour and grains. sounds the keynote
n the new situation brought about By
he bleached -four decision when b
ssys In . communication to the editor
commenting on the bieached -four d.
cision: The housewife win now In
sist on yellow tinted or creamy hour,
and will learn to realize that natural
hour very white can In no manner
compare with the creamy or yellow
fiour in 30 far as glutens and muscle
building values are concerned.
AS from IS to 30 per cent. Of the
large hour mills Of the country were
using this bleaching process. the dect
sion II far-reachinE. National .Foos
Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02

\. ]. raEs and curiou6 m6ssOsint oortra1e
Of George Washington II The library
o. tie late EAfsyst.s q Richasdsoa
Of Lowell. HAsa-. was auctioned ~
last year Il BOSTON. Il u entitled
George washington. late prssident e
the United States Of AlpsricA. stc- Z
and vas pablishsd March ~. 1901. ~
J. Hinton LtnGoA. Il n . small folio
and II colorcd ~ Aand. Il looks -
much like George MI q Il does Tho
Father Of HIS Country. Baker. who
wrots TIE Engraved Portraits e
Washington says that only ono II
presotoa Of tn mszsOtink has cuas
under the notice Of the writer. Il 10
In neither the Clsrkson nor ths Car
son sale Of Washington portraits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02

lltass y ae lniss 0apiist ChEcS I
hlsslsluk So mr. FaIlh y IT.
Wsis IN. !. 6. Loves
ExsCs1hs M1b.
d Halss LOUISE ;. ELlIoTT. /

N sSoss that they might DO more 81.
lsct1vs work for home and foreign
missions the women OF the Union Bap-
tist church Of Montclair. N. J.. have
cexAnixed themselves into . society TO
b. known % the Wou1en's Missionary
circle and have - their motto The
World For Christ" Under the leader
ship Of Mr.. AalviDf Hampton %
president the circle has built up =
membesshipSof nearly q hundred loyal
women who are doing Z splendid
work for the cause OF missions, be-
sides exerting benefcent influence
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02
PROPER TREATMENT FOR DYs-
EMERY AND DIARRHOEA.

The great mortality from dysentery
and diarrhoea is due to lack Of
proper treatment at the first stages
OF the disease. Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Is ! q
reliable and effectual medicine, and
when given in reasonable time will
prevent any dangerous consequences.
1t has been in use many years and
has always met with unvarying sue
cess. For sale by all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02

More Earthquakes In France.
Toulon Slight seismic shocks oc-
CURED again Monday in Draguignan,
Vancluse and Puy-Ste-Reparade. No
damage is reported. but the residents
were panic-Ftricken.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02

Chance to Make Up.
why SO sorrowful, girl?" y, ]3 ss is s.St
we have parted forever. He writs,,
me TO send back the ring. ; ;-sS
Tell him 70 call for II, !" advised III
experienced friend. .o1isyille (::oo
3rier.Jp Journal. NJ ,sBs II .s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1909-07-02

Grand Lodge meets q Ksokuk.
lows, July, 1909.
GRAND LoD0E oFFicgRo.
W. b. Aflligsn. n ". 0rand Ma
ter. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rural Route
W. q. London B. ". $. GrsLd War
den. Buxtos.
h. 3 williams, B. ". y. Grand
Warden, OttumwA.
b. K. Bil.on, B. W. Grand Treasurer
Omahs. Neb.
r. \. sturgis r ". Graad Secretary
Sioux City.
VI r. Wade, 3. W. Grand Custodian
Omshs, Neb.
I. L. Brown, Chairmsa Of Committee
on Foreign Correspondence. Marshall
town
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:. = THoAaPseN, EDITOR
,. n. sHE~ARD. MANAGER.

Entered u the Post Ofics :. second
Haas matter
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ygiDAY July ). 1909

O1icisl PAPER of the n, w. u. uraad
Lodge Of Iowa, \. y. 4 A A., and
international Grand Congress Of
RsFoines Of Jericho Of Amsrica.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
HARTLEY FAYORS
 BRICK FOR MAIN
 STREET PAVEMENT

Chairman A. V. Hartley. of the al- dermanic committee on streets and sidewalks. who has been a staunch be- liever in wooden block pavements for sometime past. said to-day that since a recent visit to Springfield his belief in wooden block pavement for Main street is somewhat shaken.
 The alderman said that he. found the wooden blocks which had been down in Springfield on streets where there was heavy traffic had worn into deep grooves along the joints of the blocks Other pavement down for three years was beginning to show the wear. Some that was down for two years was still in good condition.
 The alderman said that he thought there was no street in Springfield where the pavement would get the rough usage that the Main street pave ment in this city would get. therefore, he was inclined to believe that he would favor the use of brick pave ment from East Washington avenue to Gilbert street when the time came to lay a new pavement between those two places.
 The committee will meet this even ing and will probably discuss pave ments. although the important matter will be the consideration of report upon the petition of the Eaton. Cole & Burnham Go. for the discontinuance of South avenue from Iranistan avenue to the Barnum dyke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-18
STRIKING HATTERS
 ARE STILL FIRM
Despite Efforts of Manufac- turers Reported None Has Gone Back to Work.
Special from United Press.)

Especial from United Press.)
 South Norwalk. Feb. 1S.-+A telegram was received here to-day by a mem- bers of the hatters' union from Lam- son & Hubbard. large hat manufac- turers of Boston and members of the National Manufactur rerS Association, telling him to report immediately as work was to be resumed at once. The telegram contained no further in- formation and it is not known whether the Boston firm intends to recognize the union or do business on an open shop plan.
 The manufacturers are again making strenuous efforts to get some of the trimmers to return to work. w. w. Lester. one of the leading officials of CrOfut & Knapp called on number of trimmers at their homes and be- sides offering them a salary of 5 8 per week. furnished the additional induce ment of a personal conveyance to and from work. It is stated that in case the manufacturers lose the strike they will agree to pay the mems fine to the union in case they again wished to join.
 Danbury. Feb. 1S.-The hat factories in Bethel and this city failed to open to-day in accordance with the rumor that originated in South Norwalk last week The situation is practically the same as the day the strike was called and settlement seems as remote as ever.