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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.
LAST week.

Dist S. S Superintendent, NJ. "
Culberson has made the appointment OF
the following persons as Sub. Distric,
Supts: Dist No. !, Mrs. McGruder o.
Galesburg, III Dist. No. 2. Mrs. G. W.
Hack of Washington, Iowa.
A quiet home wedding took place
Monday evening at o'clock when Miss
Nora Robinson and Mr. ]. y. Easley'
both Of Lyons, Iowa. were united ~
marriage at the home of the groom 5es
South 9Th street, where they will reside
Rev. s. B. Moore, pastor Of the A. M.
E. church officiating. Following the
ceremony a three-course supper was
served. They were the recipients OF .
plumber of wedding presents. Inc
bride is the youngest daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Scott Robinson. The Bystana-
er extends best wishes to the newly
welded couple.
Jesse Mitchell of Fulton was in Clln-
ton Sunday, while enroute to Davenport.
Rev S. B. Moore spent last week IN
Galesburg.
Otis Thompson who was burned SO
severely several weeks ago as the re-
suit of gasoline explosion. Sunday
April I'd at 2 o'clock. Short services
were held on Monday at O'Clock, at
Clark's Undertaking rooms, at 5 o'crk.
The body was shipped to Ottumwa
where the funeral was held on Tuesday
afternoon. Deceased was 30 years old
at his death He had been resident
OF Clinton for the past three years, re-
siding with his brother Charles, on oth
avenue. He leaves to mourn his DEATH
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Thomp-
son of Ottumwa, J. E. Thompson OF
Peoria and Chas. of this city; four sis
tiers, Mrs w. E. Fine of Newton, Mrs.
W. A. Searcy, of Monmouth, III Mrs.
Jas. Cason and Miss Minnie Thompson
of Ottumwa.
Quarterly meeting, April 23d. We
hope for a revival of the work spiritu-
ally and temporarily.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
WASHINGTON, IOWA.

Childrens Day was observed at the A
M. E. church last Sunday. in very en-
pertaining way The S. S. gave nice
program in the afternoon and the ladies
Mite Missionary society assisted by
the choir gave fine literary and must
cal program.
The Beauty Machine" little 2-Act
Comedy was given in the A. M E
church, last Friday night to large
audience, and each of the performers
did his part we'll, to say the least. There
was not hitch in the play and old resi-
dents say it was the best thing ever
given in the church by home talent.
The participants were, Una and Pearl
Cissell, Nettie Campbell, Marie Redd,
Helen Motifs, Iota Phillips, Luba Gwinn
Marie Whaley, Elizabeth Redd, Kathe-
rine TiroAer, Fred Williams, Samuel
Hall, Jr.; and Phillip Rushing. After
the entertainment refreshments were
served in the parsonage. These two
functions were the result of the united
efforts of the young folks of the church
and was for the purchase of new song
books for the church and S. S. The net
proceeds amounted to $l3.75.
Mrs. F. D Motifs and daughter, Helen
entertained the choir at dainty little
3-course luncheon, one evening last
week. Music was INDUCED in as the
passtime.
Mr. and Mrs. Horace Spencer enter
tanned few friends Monday evening
in honor of the Misses Edna Jones and
Jennie Hardy Of Oskaloosa.
The Misses Mary Cissell and Maud
Buckner of Fairfield came over to see
the play, Friday night and remained
Sunday visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Turner accom-
panied the Misses Edna Jones and Jen-
ME Hardy to Oskaloosa Tuesday morn
ing. The young ladies spent Sunday at
the Turner home.
Louis Wallace, who has been sick is
getting better.
Homer Stephens of Fairfield visited
with friends" in the city over Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
Haitians q Lazy Lot.

Sydney Brooks, writing to the Lon
don Chronicle about Haiti, says the
Haitians were the first people in the
world to abolish slavery. and Mrs. q
r. Miller, writing in Leslie's Weekly
saws of Haiti: In that littl' republic
covering about 10000 square miles.
within five days sail of New York, cns
may encounter more strange complies
tons and a greater disregard for l.u'
man life than in the remote conn
tries of the east Situated in the
very heart of the West Indies, where
civilization exists in high degree.
Haiti alone has kept her doors close
to progress. She became an indepeno'
snt state more than 100 years ago
Her rich lands we're already under cul'
tvation, but the law natives allowed
the plantations to go to ruin, and LOT
ests have grown up instead. 3D..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

Constipation brings many ailments
In its train and is the primary cause
of much sickness. Keep your bowels
regular madam, and you will escape
many of the ailments to which women
are subj Act Constipation is very
simple thing, but like many things,
it may lead to serious consequences
Nature often needs little assistance
and when Chamberlain's Tablets are
given at the first indication, much dis
tress and suffering may be avoided
Sold by all dealers. ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
ALBA. IOWA.
Especial to Bystander.)

Miss Margaret Davis OF ottumwa,
was the guest of Misses Mildred and
Ora Lewis, last week. While IN the
city Miss Davis was entertained at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. c Thomas and
Mrs. Oscar Roper.
Mrs. B. T. Lewis entertained the
Stewardess board, Monday, after the
usual business had been transacted a
delightful luncheon was served by the
hostess. The out of town visitors were
Rev. MI Gordon and Miss Margaret
Davis.
Mrs. Joe Nance left Saturday morn
day morning for Des Moines.
Mrs. Moss Johnson entertained the
ladies of the Trustee Aid Society on
Wednesday afternoon.
The A. M. E. Sunday School scholars
gave their Easter program at the A. M.
E. church on Sunday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grayson and son,
Ben was in town over Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
BURLINGTON, IOWA.

Sunday was one of the prettiest Eas-
rer's that the Burlingtonians have en-
joyed for years. The weather was ideal,
and the display of gowns and bonnets
were elaborate.
Easter services at St. John A. M E..
church. Preaching at 10:45 a. m. Sub
ject: 1.-The Sovereign Jesus" Text:
John PIT Evening services, 7:3o p. m.
Miss Hazel Woods arranged the Easter
program. Gertrude Cowden presided
at the piano and Mildred Graham lead
the Easter March. The entire program
was beautifully rendered
Mrs. R. Woods has returned from
Galesburg where she was called to at
tend the funeral of Mrs. Fred Woods
"a daughter-in-law. Fred Woods, who
was quite ill, accompanied his mother
home and is improving. Mr.. Woods
has the sympathy of his many friends.
Mr. Heartley johnson and ]. Brown
departed last week. Mr.. Brown went
to Omaha, while Mr., johnson will make
Sioux City his home.
MI. and Mrs. J. Ray entertained Mr.,
and Mrs. S. Vaughn, Mr.. and Mrs. Ty.
Ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin and niece; Miss
Oneita Berry, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed John
son, Tuesday evening. Cards was the
evening pleasure. A dainty lunch was
served and a fine time enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Tyler entertained
the Optonates last week.
Mr.. W. Dixon Of Keokuk spent
couple of hours with Mr.. and Mrs. l.
Washington Sunday evening. He was
enroute for St. Paul.
Imagene Wilson returned to her home
in Keokuk after weeks visit with he,
mother, Mrs. D. Wilson.
Mrs. Ruth Brooks of Buxton was the
guest of her uncle, Mr.. J. Ray, Satur'
day and Sunday. Mrs. Ray entertain
ed a company Saturday evening in Mrs
Brooks honor.
At the A. M. E. church, Monday Eve
Nine. Fowler Morie, dramatic soprano
will give recital. She will be accom-
panied by C. Marion Mo-ie.
Mr.. Emmett Clay has opened poo
room in East Jefferson street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
Milk an tntoxicant.

New York City alone consumes An
uually S4O,O0o,0OO quasts of milk. We
drink 100000 quarts a day. And
this does not include mothers milk
tor infants; just cows mil!s-watered
and unwatered, for both infants and
adults. Milk" says Emerson, lis
readily made Intoxicating in warm
climates simply by agitation. Thia
feature was quickly discovered" Be-
ing placed in a skin and slung from
the shoulder or over the back. it was
agitated by the motion Of the huhter.
and fermentation was soon well under
way. The skin wac undoubtedly none
too clean, some milk Of the previous
day being left in It, which would
oct as heaven.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
eai,.a. c..rss y Politics.

70 Columbia university belongs ne
credit OF offering the FIRST course a.
sirned to give students practics,
knowledge Of the conduct Of politica,
aYairs. That institution has askeo
the bureau Of municipal research 70
New York to give the members OF tn !.
class the benefit Of the experience u
has derived from the study OF the =
fairs Of that city, and the invitation
has been accepted. The growing 40
mand for the adoption Of the scien.
tific methods of city governments
lends support to the view that college
men will be in demand in this de
nartment OF the public service, hence
the propriety and usefulness Of a uni.
yersity course established on the lines
indicated by the innovation at Column
bfa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
Farm Employment for Criminals.

6HVRlSybiS"k WI
Gov. Harris Of Ohio believes thai
criminals can be employed on a farm
with advantage to themselves and the
state. He proposes that prisoners IN
the penitentiary who are not con
frmed criminals be transferred to the
reformatory and put TO work on the
state farm. 1T is the conditions OK
our cities that breed crime" says the
governor. Most of 1t can be traced
to idleness and drink, and idleness II
frequently the cause Of drink. There
Ia little drink in the country and prae-
tically no idleness. II the young NAB
who had slipped over the bounds OF .
law were taught scientific farming be
would come to like it and escape the
associates who carry him down wher
he returns to the city"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
rAIRBURY, NEBRASKA.
Special to Bystander.

Special 70 DySts
On Sunday evening, April Sth q
small gathering of the (colored) people
assembled at the home Of W. Z. Nor
gan to welcome one E. s. Morgan, .
Des Moines resident, who is visiting
here. with his son, William, who Is
employed on the Rock Island at this
point. The evening was spent in sing
ing and piano selections until late
hour. The feature of the evening was
a song by Master George Chinn. five
years old.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

When medicine must be given to
young children 1t should be pleasant
to take. Chamberlain's Cough RENE
dy Is made from loaf sugar, and the
roots used in preparation give 1t a
flavor similar to maple syrup, making
it pleasant to take. 1t has no supe.
rior for colds, Group and whooping
cough. For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

inc at the A. M. E. church. and the
pastor was sick and no one was mere 70
assist him, SO he asked Mr.. Horace
Spencer to fill in with program wmen
he hastily prepared and vas enjoyed by
a full house. Mr.. Black was chirman.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
For Constipation.

Mr.. l. H. Farnham, prominent drug
gist Of Spirit Lake, Iowa, says: Cham.
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
are certainly the best thing on the
market for constipation" Give these
tablets a trial. You are certain to
find them agreeable and pleasant in
effect. PRICE, Is cents. Samples free
For sale by all dealers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

Mr.. Emmett Stewart Of villisca VS.
tied relatives in this city Sunday.
Mr.. WILDER Gibson returned from
MINI, Saturday night.
Mr.. VIM. Stevens returned to his
home in Red Oak, last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

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mail your letters that contain new,
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Communications must be writer
on one side of the paper only and
be of interest to the public. "Brev.
ity is the soul of w.t." remem Der.
We will not return rejected mar
uscript, unless accompanied by pos
tage stamps,
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u0wA pEDERlTIOy OF COLORED
WOUEN,S CLUBS.


MONDAY. MAY %. 2:30 P. M.
Educational Meeting y.
The Practical in Education-D.
w. Y. K. Des Moines
The Teacher as Moral Force
Industrial, Buxton
The Educational value Of Newspa-
pers and Periodicals-Violet X. "
Davenport
The Benefits OF Manual Training
n. c r.. Dies Moines.
The Ideal Club Woman-E. L. d.
Davenport
Announcements; Adjournment.
Board meeting, 400 o'clock
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Protective Devlee.

VGVISCSIV0 0SVtC0s
When q telephone line is electro
statically charged the telephone act,
- condenser. The winding serve,
- one plate Of the condenser, thu
frame Of the receiver az the dielectri,
and the person who is holding the re-
ceiver to his ear as the other plate O
the condenser. In order to proven,
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through the person, a German iuvento,
provide. grounded metallic CO YER 10,
the recelser, tho capacity Of which 1,
somewhat greater than that Of tn,
body.
Mere Earthquake n Ptanoe.
Toulon.-Slight seismic shocks -
cured again Monday In Drassisnan.
Vancluss and Puy-Ste.RsparadA Ne
damage II reported, but tho resideate
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

Monmouth, III. %. Georgia Norwood
Galesburg, III. .Mayme RichardsoaI
Cedar Rapids. Mrs. H. Horns
Peoria. Ill. Miss Bell Les|
Davenport. Mrs. c. H. Marshall
St. Paul. ..........M Mrs. Q. H. Hich
Minneapolis ............H HI. 4. Gibh
Keokuk. "A. J. Field
Rock Island. Mrs. w. H. Mooss
Moline, III. Miss Mable Taryei
Sioux City. .........M Miss Eta Grant
Clinton .................A. A. Bush
Ottumwa go. Miss LnTena Vincent
The Iowa State Bystander Is thu
oldest Afro-American journal pub
Iished in Iowa. 1t was established
in 1894, and is read by nearly an
the colored people of Iowa. We
have correspondents in the follow
ing towns:
Abba Miss May Davt
FIT. Madison. Miss Lulu Williami
Oskaloosa. Luella B. Frankie
Washington. ..........N N. L. Black
Burlington. Mrs. j. F.. Johnsol
Moberly, Mo-. Mrs. M. Eta Bolda
| Mt. Pleasant
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

CITIZENS NIGHT, MAY %, s P. M
Chorus-Bethel Choir.
Welcome on Behalf OF City Fedora
iion-Mrs. E c. Thomas.
Solo cal)-Naomi Harris.
Welcome on behalf Of Church-Rey
j. H. Ferrfbe.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Jessie Smith
Address on Behalf of Frternities-
Mr. Luther Lowery.
Vocal Solo-MrR, Addie Gray.
Response too Welcome Address
Delegate from "a B. s., Dies Moines.
Vocal Solo-Harold Price.
Address, Foundation OF Good Homes
w H. Milligan.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Hattie Warren.
Reading-Mrs. Fannie Hawkins.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Z. B. Elliston.
Observation-Disclosures
TUESDAY MORNING, MAY 20.
CredentiaI Committee IS to 3
o'clock.
9 o'clock-Opening Session.
Music-State Song. a..
First Report of Credential Commit
tee and Seating Of Delegates.
Reports of Officers.
Duet-Mrs. Grace Humphrey and
Ruth Brown.
Discussion, What Attributes are
Necessary for Ideal Federation OFF,
cers?-Delegates A. !. P. Club, Sioux
City; Intellectual Improvement, Des
MONIES; Self Culture Club, Buxton.
Announcements, Committees.
Adjourn at IL O'Clock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21
AFTERNOON SESSION. MAY %, 1880
p III

y AT u Il1AANoSAN NJlSAb1OANs AsA<h 49, = NV
p. N.
Piano Solo-Mrs Mable Horne.
Prayer.
Roll-Minutes of Previous Meeting.
Reports OF Chairmen of Standing
Committees.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Adelaide Perkins.
Paper-Mrs Clara Price.
Discussion, Better Parentage-
Good Intent Club, Ottumwa; Callahan
Industrial, Des Moines; F. B. w. Club.
Buxton.
Piano Solo-Miss Annie Perkins.
Where Reform is Most Needed
Five minute talks by delegates from
following clubs: Mutual Assistance,
Keosauqua; Indianola Progressive,
Indianola; Dunbar Club. Muscatine;
Woman's Loyal Club, Clinton.
4 O'clock-Club Reports.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

MORNING SESSION, MAY "a. 9 A M.
Music.
Invocation-Ch Chaplain.
Roll.
Minutes Of Previous Meeting.
Business
II o'clock-Symposium, 1.-THE Boy
Problem"-Ten Minute Talks.
Quitting School" - Toussant L.
Overture, Davenport.
Helping Boys to Save"-Benevolent
y Club.
Crossing the Bridge to Manhood
Fidelity Club, Buxton.
Going into Socity-J. B. w. R. c.
Ottumwa.
AFTERNOON SESSION. MAY "a, 1:st
P. NJ
Music.
Roll.
Minutes OF Previous Meeting.
Plano Solo Miss Alice Thompson
Business.
Election Of Officers.
EVENING SESSION, 8 PM
Music. ..
Prayer.
Roll
Minutes OF Previous Meeting.
Duet-Mrs. Ella Lucas and Mis-
Mabel Price.
Recitation-Ruth Boyd.
Vocal Solo-Erma Lavelle.
Recitation-Mrs. Fannie Hawkins.
Violin-Mayo Perkins
Report of Resolution Committee.
Installation Of officers.
Adjournment. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

We nst began wonderful growing 4usla
lengths and al conditions Of hsi growing ~
paces a the thing
ele but
PROOF " the value OF our work that
whose hair We actually
very frequently mentioned when trying
ne the same or ust q good") referred
only PoRo Hair Grower Nhs oldest kind)
fOhO Prepared esly ~
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Beware Of limitations
Call. or address mail %
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-04-21

TUESDAY EVENING, MAY23, s P. M.
Music-Iowa Beautiful Land.
Prayer.
Roll.
Minutes OF Previous Meeting.
Piano Solo-Helen Roberts.
Annual Address of State President,
Miss Jessie E. Walker, Marshalltown.
Piano Solo-Mrs. Grace Brown
Humphrey.
Echoes OF National Association of
COlored Women Our National" Mrs.
C. B. Lewis, Davenport; "The Nation
al Association as Practical Demon
stration Of the Progress OF Negro
. Womanhood, Mrs. s. Joe Brown. Des
MOines.
What Some of the Clubs are doing"
Mrs. ]. B. Rush, Des Moines.
Music Jackson Orchestra
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-04-13
THE SCRAPPY OSTRICH.
HIS Is Full of Treachery and Dearly
Loves to Fight.

HIS Is Full of Treachery and Dearly
Loves to Fight.
Those who manage ostrich farms de-
clare that much diplomacy is required
in the handling of the ostrich. which
In more respects than one is decidedly
queer bird.
The ostrich requires. aside from
other necessary qualifications, mas
ter's hand a strict hand, tempered by
Justice and mercy. Not that the ostrich
Is at all appreciative Of kindness. In
deed. he never becomes Thoroughly
domesticated, say those who know
him in captivity.
On the contrary, the ostrich Is
haughtily and stolidly irresponsible to
kindness. and so treacherous is he
when full grown that even his daily
attendants never approach him unless
equipped with the necessary appli-
ances to bring him to terms when in
an ugly or dangerous mood.
The ostrich's chief object in life
seems to be to fight on every possible
occasion. Indeed. a fight to him Is
the very spice of things.
The male ostrich is not without COM
mendable qualities however For In
stance, he mates but once and forever.
Should he, as often happens in the
course of domestic complication, kick
his mate to death he remains true and
constant to her memory, never seeking
a successor. In the ordinary phases of
domesticity he is attentive and help
full. He digs the whole in the ground
that is to serve as nest, and during
the process Of incubation, which con
tinues for forty days, he relieves the
mother bird of her duties from early
evening till late the next morning.
A curious habit of the male ostrich
Is his constitutional" At sunrise and
lust before twilight the male birds line
up in single file and race around the
Enclosure at whirlwind speed until
thoroughly limbered up. Then. sud
denly arranging themselves in sets
they execute a grotesque minuet with
ludicrous gravity.-Harper's Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-04-13

Austin Carson left during the week for
Sheboygan where he will go on steam
er and sail on the lakes during the sum-
mer. He will go on the same boat with
Gus Bowers.
John Dunn left last Sunday for Duluth
and he expects to sail from that port dur
ing the coming season.
A special meeting of the school board
was held at the City Clerks Office Tues
day evening. The following teacherswere
engaged for the coming year;s.Miss Guilt
ford of Oshkosh, for Latin and German
in the High School,; Miss Alice Green
wood and Miss Clara Peterson for the
grades.
Hans Gleason, who was badly burned
in gasoline explosion at Ashland some
time ago, is getting along nicely at the
Rhinehart hospital at Ashland and it is
expected that he will be able to be out
again in short time. Mr.. Gleason was
sawyer at the Stearns mill in this city last
summer.
Miss Carrie AIvord returned last Satur-
day evening from ST. paul where she has
been attending the MacAllister college.
She will spend the Easter vacation visit
ing with her parents after which she will
return to St. Paul again.
There will be special services at the
Norwegian Lutheran church in this city
tonight. All are invited to attend.
There will be special Easter services at
the different churches of the city next
Sunday morning and evening.
Howard Cavanaugh expects to go sail
ing the first part of next week on the
Steamer Epson which has been laid up
at the Coal Dock this winter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1911-04-13
A STAMP HOAX.
The Story That Went With the Gle.
phant's Beak Issue. :.


Stamp collecting is a peculiar btft
fascinating hobby; and it is said that
as many as 9.000n00 in all the. world
own it as Il hobby Germany, France,
Austria England and France rank in
the order named in the number of
stamp collectors they contain.
'"The elephants beak hoax" is one Of
the best jokes ever played at the ex-
pense of collectors 1t was worked on
a half dozen well known philatelists
who were astonished by the announce
ment that a well known New York
stamp collector had secured the only
copy of a peculiar stamp later known
as 1.-The elephant stamp bill" This
stamp bore as it's central design the
figure of an elephant with the beak
and wings of a bird. This stamp, so
the story went. was designed by well
known South American revolutiOnist
who was about to overthrow the exist
was meant to designate that the new
ruler had the strength Of an elephant
and the swiftness of bird. But
alas for the plans of mice and men!
His plot was discovered. and among
the supplies seized were half million
Of the stamps of the new and yet I'M
born republic. These were ordered de-
stroyed One of the soldiers had man
aged to smuggle about a hundred OF
these away, but he was finally caught
and shot at daybreak. Before his exc
cution, however, he had given one
stamp to little boy, and this had In
some very reasonable and plausible
way found the New York collector
after many months.
The stamp was naturally Of great
price and would have brought a big
sum had not several collectors COM
pared notes and found that each had
in his possession on approval the only
elephant bill stamp in existence. In
this way the interesting hoax was dis
cOvered.-New York Mail.