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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

king OF this realm: wherefore. all you
who are come this day to do your
homage, are yon willing to do the
same?" The king meanwhile stood
up by his chair and turned to each
side, and the people acclaimed him
with cries Of God save King George"
Then followed the litany, the com.
munion service and a short sermon
preached by the archbishop Of York.
after which the oath was administer
ed to the king by the archbishop OF
Canterbury.
The Amounting and Coronation.
King George now was Invested OF
his crimson robes by the lord great
chamberlain and seated himself in
the chair Of King Edward l.. which
contains the ancient "stone of des-
thy" The dean Of Westminster
brought from the altar the golden
ampulla and spoon, and the arch-
bishop anointed him on the head, the
breasts and the palms of both hands,
and blessed him. The king was next
invested with the colobium sindonis
of fine linen and the supertunica OF
cloth Of gold, his heels were touched
with the golden spurs and the sword
Of state was girded upon him, after
which the armill and robe royal OF
cloth Of gold were put upon him. In
turn, then, his majesty was given the
orb, the kings ring, the glove and the
two scepters.
All was ready now for the supreme
act. The archbishop placed st. Ed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
RAP POSTAL RULES
Regulations On Carrying Papers
Criticised by Editors
WILL NAME OFFICERS TODAY
No One Vet Selected for Successor
to President Anderson OF In
acknowledgements for
Today's Sessions.

Des Moines, June 23.--Southern
Iowa editors would like to have the
postoffice department enforce impair
TALLY the ruling as to discontinuance
Of papers to subscribers in arrears,
or else forget the ruling altogether
The ruling provides for nontrans-
portation by mail OF any daily news
paper to subscriber three months
In arrears, of a semi-weekly after SIX
months and of weekly after one
year.
Editors say that the ruling could be
enforced If the postmasters were CIV
en- ironclad instructions to do so.
The matter was discussed at the
convention of the Southern Iowa Edi-
torial association yesterday after
noon at the Slavery hotel, the first
business session Of which was held
in the afternoon.
4 The consensus Of opinion is that
the department ought to enforce the
rule rigidly or shelve the whole prop
osition.
The matter of premiums for sub.
scriptions also came up, the general
opinion being that the day OF preml-
ums is almost passed. Employ q
solicitor" was the idea expressed by
many.
Good roads building also received
the approval of the editors, j. y. Long
of the Osceola Sentinel urging con-
slant agitation on the part of the
newspapers.
E. NJ. Smith OF the Winterset Mad
isonian read the paper of w. D. jun
kin of the Fairfield Ledger on THE
Best System of Keeping Advertising,
Subscription and Jobbing Accounts"
Mr.. Junkin is unable to attend the
sessions.
Phil Hoffman of the Oskaloosa
Herald spoke informally on the sub
ject assigned Paul Stillman of the
Jefferson Bee, Advertising of State
and Educational Institutions"
LATE Young, who was scheduled to
speak yesterday afternoon, was not
in the city. He will speak this
morning.
President ]. M. Anderson OF the In
dianola Herald is presiding at the
sessions, which conclude with the
election of officers this afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23


king Of Great Britain June % In West
Minister Abbey, and the ceremony for
which the empire had been so long
preparing was performed with brill
lance never surpassed at any previous
coronation>in the historic old abbey.
The gorgeous spectacle was witnessed
by about 1000 distinguished men and
women, while massed in the streets
were hundreds Of thousands who took
up the shout of 'Long live King
George" when the cannon at the Tow
er Of London told them that the crown
had been placed upon the brows OF
their sovereign.
Great Throngs In the Streets.
From the earliest hours OF the morn
ing the population of London and the
hundreds OF thousands OF visitors had
been moving toward the royal route
from Buckingham Palace to Westmin-
ster Abbey. AS soon as the seats In
the numerous stands were filed, gates
were closed that kept out the rabble.
and then the throngs tried to crowd in
to the streets adjoining the route.
From pole to pole throughout the en-
tire distance gay colored bunting was
strung, and the whole city was stream
ing with flags.
Along the'Mall and all the way from
the palace to the abbey troops were
standing, company upon company.
British troops Of every shade of color,
living symbols Of the countries and
peoples over which the new king and
emperor reigns. On every side bands
were playing patriotic music, and the
din OF cheering was continuous and
overwhelming
Procession Fro mthe Palace.
As the hour for the coronation ap-
preached the waiting thousands first
saw the arrival of the gentlemen APP
pointed to act as ushers during the
ceremony. These were led by the
earl marshal, the duke Of Norfolk.
Then the nobility entitled to seats in
the Abbey began to come. Most of the
peers and peeresses rode in state
coaches that have been used by their
families for many years. These car
riages, repainted and regilded. were
drawn by four horses apiece. Each
was accompanied by outriders and
footmen in gorgeous liveries stood on
the rail behind. Each peer as he
passed was greeted with cheers and
often with familiar greetings that set
the crowds OF In roars Of laughter, for
even the solemnity Of the occasion
could not restrain the irreverent hui
humor Of the cockneys.
Procession From the Palace.
Not all the nobility rode in coaches.
however, for the king had permitted
one violation of precedent and given
permission for the use of automobiles
by those who have discarded horses.
This was done reluctantly, and there
were not many motors cars in the long
procession Of vehicles.
The lord mayor and his suite, in
their gorgeous robes and regalia, were
the next to pass toward the Abbey.
King and Queen Appear.
Now the bells Of many churches
pea1ed out, and the people knew the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

small bands known as pipings, II la,
gracefully on the door at least foot
all around and was lifted in front by
one Of Miss Selma Lue's black.lace
mittened hands A wide white-lace
collar encircled her neck and was
caught by faded hairbrooch. But
the bonnet was the browning majesty
OF all; It was wide and scooped. and
adorned by decorous black bow on
the outside. but In the front Of the
tunnel there rested, Just above the
gray sprinkled water.waves. a rakish
red rose that repeated the note OF ex.
citenasnf In her cheeks. chs was
wonderful TO behold was Miss Selma
Lue and too darling for words as
Miss Cynthia told her with an impul.
sive squeeze
Where did you get 1t all. Miss
Selma Lue?" she questioned excitedly
Lands alive, child, this is the
dress my mother had before the war.
| amt wored it often. count Of not
having time, but thought I ought
to put 1t on to compliment Mr.. Dobbs
for asking me ter 60 along with 'em
You see, It's this-away. Mr. Dobbs Is
Jest the salt Of the earth fer kindness,
except cussing but he amt never
perfessed and joined the church. So
when he asked Mary Ellen and me ter
go to this boat-meeting with him.
though 1t do seem kinder queer
place to go to praise the Lord--a fiat
boat tied to lock--I said we must
make out ter keep him company.
Mary Ellen was fer backing down
count Of its being so hot to gear up
tight and she SO easy overhet, but
Prevailed on her. l want us all to
look nice ter git Mr.. Dobbs in
happy, consenting kinder mind. When
I see a curl of religion sprouting up,
] think it's best ter kinder shine on II
pleasant-like. but not to take too much
notice until 1t roots good. There they
come now! Amt they genteel? Ben
ME and Ethel Maud look Jest like
picnic"
And Miss Cynthia smiled delighted
ly as she exchanged greetings with
the enthusiastic family out on the
quest for the soul-welfare of the head
member. Miss Selma Lue's adjective
had been an apt one that applied to
them all. Mrs. Dobbs was buttoned up
tight in dark blue coat-suit. and the
perspiration rolled down her happy
face from the crown of her black vel.
vet hat, with its remarkable blue
bird, into her white cotton lace collat.
One unGloved hand kept up a con-
slant hopping. Ethel Maud was
in white and starched to the
limit OF endurance, and had pink
bows tied wherever they would stick.
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x y
robes glittered with Jewels and they
added much to the magnihcence Of the
parade. But the man who, next to
the king, received the loudest and
warmest applause was Lord Roberts.
for the people love "Bobs" and their
affectionate greetings almost made the
grizzled hero OF hundred campaigns
blush.
Arrival at tho Abbey.
Waiting outside the west. door Of
Westminster Abbey were the archbish-
ops Of Canterbury and York and
large number Of bishops, and when
the king and queen approached they
first entered the church, followed i'm
mediately by the Prince Of Wales and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
CORONATION OF KING
IS BRILLIANT SPECTACLE
Solemn Ceremony L Performed in Westminster Abbey in
Presence Of Distinguished ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Throng Sees Royal Procession from Buekins-
ham Palace.

wearing low buckled shoes and black
velvet caps. Immediately behind them
came the closed carriages Of the royal
party, every one drawn by splendid
horses gorgeously caparisoned.
Through the windows OF the great
numbering state coach the people could
get a glimpse Of the king and queen.
Following their majesties rode the
household troops and especially picked
military bodies. Field Marshal Wis
count Kitchener was at the head Of
the headquarters stan, as he was at
the coronation Of King Edward. In
this part Of the procession. too, rode
many Indian princes and maharajahs
and potentates Of England's widely
scattered dominions. Their splendid
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
synopsis.

Miss eelina Lue, spinster guardian ange
Of Niyer Blur, presides over an i'm.
protapsu day nursery for the babies OF
Gerry. Her charges are known as Soap
Box tables" The fact that she IL single
makeA her an object OF sympathy to the
muthers. One OF her friends ls Miss Gym
CynthiaSvisits Miss Selma and learns thai
she has taken another 'Soap-Boxer'' In
Alan Kent young artist who wishes to
Miss Lue's adopted baby, and one Gym
thia ID very fond Of. shows an evident
preference for Alan. When Cynthia
leaves. Alan hears that her mother is IN
danger OF losing the old homestead. A
near ruckus. Alan admires Cynthia. Sc
lima tells how she came to locate In the
place and start the haven for little ones.
She suspects that Cynthia is responsible
for Alan's neglect OF herself. Sale Of the
mortgaged Page place considered. Alan's
portrait of Cynthia IL discovered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
MISS SELMA
b. f1ARIE THO PSOND NlESS
Soopbox Babe,
sog rsl lsssss .r 81 K f,sry

nat at one Of them. J saust have him
At my d.nner-dance On the goth, dead
or alive. Though do dread his meet.
ing you-7the impression made was
too slight to run such risk. i
doubt II he remembers"
Il am sure you needn't mind about
me at all. feel he won't be inter.
ested--"
Dearest. don't trust you! Well
must say good-by. You are not so
interested in finding the dear creature
as ! thought you would be. How is
your mother?-Oh, am SO sorry!
Give her my love. And has Grasse
sent your pink gown home vet DE
lightful! Well. good-by again!"
The moment Miss Cynthia had hung
up the receiver she realized that she
had deliberately withheld valuable in
formation from her best friend-in
perfect cold blood. And why? She
picked up the pink-rose hat and fed
down the hill to the bluf.
When she was just in front OF Mrs.
Kinney's she saw the delicious" one
| + 4
leave the barn and descend over the
bluff to the river, kit in hand. With
out acknowledging 1t to herself, she
would have liked to lock him in the
barn-out of harms way. Well, harm
was a rather emphatic name for Eve
lyn-but she was very lovely thing
especially at dinner-dance times.
Miss Cynthia finally reached the door
Of the grocery and paused moment
on the steps. Nobody being in sight,
she called softly.
Miss Selma Lue poked her head
out Of her little lean-to-bedroom and
greeted her in voice of bustling ex-
element. 'T'll be there in minute.
Miss Cynthia, honey. Mr.. Dobbs have
got holiday and he wants us to 20
up to the Lock with him to three
o'clock meeting on the gospel-boat
what's tied up there this week Set
down In the cool till I come!"
Miss Cynthia smiled as she seated
herself upon the steps, for she knew
hsw seldom Miss Selma Lue went out
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Of calling distance of the grocery
door. She rarely went to town and
then only on the most urgent BUSH
ness. She had decided aversion to
| the cars even with Mr.. Flarity sand
Mr.. Jim Peters motoring and con-
Quoting. "a
"Not that they amt good drivers, =
she always FASTENED to say. but l
prefer to travel with thinking crit
ter a-pulling Of me, instead Of being
druv by little box of lightning that
amt got no conscience about running
away with me. Besides, there are
more ways in the city to git killed two
or three times minute than a body
could dream up In a week. should
think all the town folks would be
mighty good, and live lives prepared
to 60. / never draw q free breath
hardly, with being snatched to the
TOP Of houses with seventeen stories
and coming down all the time trying
to swoller my heart. i.s s4
~ hate those fast elevators In the
skyscrapers myself" Misc Cynthia
had answered her sympathetically.
'"They are all Jest a part and par
eel OF the running around Of things.
They amt no peace in It all, and | am
one that holds that peace are the air
that religion breathes. and when It
gifts shet OF from it it sholy dies. I
amt tempting providence BY going
down, lessen business calls me-" And
she had held to her determination.
II Miss Cynthia was delighted at the
prospect OF the excursion she was
sttll more so at the sight Of Miss
yelina Lue as she made her way
through the boxes and barrels and
cans to the full light Of the front
door. The picture was one OF ex-
ceeding majesty. and the heart Of
Miss Cynthia was thrilled in awe. The
foundation Of the toilet was black
silk as stiff and rustling as any that
hung in the wardrobe Of Mrs. Jack.
son Page on the hill, and a genius
had fashioned 1t some bygone day
up in Warren county. It was cut
without stint Of material, and hung
aboet the tall. dignifled figure OF Miss
Selma Lue In bounteous folds; also
II was adorned with multitude OF
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Bonnie and Mr.. Dob5s were clothed
in their Sunday best, and Mr.. Dobbs
beamed with pride at Miss Cynthiaa
compliments. But Bonnie stood on
one foot and covered it with the other
in evident consciousness OF their
brier-scratched nudity.
He wouldn't wear them shoes he
had in the spring, and couldn't mo-
ways impel him" explained his
mother. j3#
my feet's sore" the delinquent
grumbled shamefacedly.
SOS NINE" whined Ethel Maud,
standing first on one and then the
other. Z
"But you're a girl" said her mother
decidedly, thus firmly settling the
yoke OF femininity on her young
shoulders. Are you ready. A133
Seliny Lue?"
(To BE CONTINUED.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
GEORGES VISIT TO WALES
King VIII Attend tho lnvestiture Of
the Prince at carnarvon
In Julyse

London.At a meeting Of the rep
.regentatives Of the Bangor University
college and the Bangor city council.
Lord Kenyson, president Of the col.
lege, announced that the dates Of the
royal visit to North Wales had been
definitely decided upon as follows:
Or the 18th Of July his majesty will
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

his first marriage with Lady Hilda
Charters, daughter Of the veteran
Earl Of Wemyss; her eldest sister is
Lady Tweedmouth. She is bright,
sensible girl with ideas Of her own
about most things, and has travelled
Z good deal on the continent. 54
The Hon. Venetia Barring Is q
dainty, Greuze-like lady with great
taste In dress, who always wears
something personal and characteristic.
4She avoids the prevailing fashions,
but succeeds in appearing smart and
individual without being eccentric.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

leave Dublin IN the royal yacht for
Holyhead, wkonce the king and the
royal party will proceed by royal
train to Carnarvon for the inyestiture
Of the Prince Of Wales, returning to
the royal yacht Immediately after the
ceremony. On the 14th the king wig
again leave Holyhead by train for
Bangor, where in the afternoon he
will formally open the new university
college buildings, afterwards again
returning to Holyhead. On the 18th
his majesty will proceed to Aberys-
twyth. s5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

aCUrIStIdU VIII nv tAus% ~ - Ha1s
The request for Christian Girl" at
the Congress hotel in Chicago the 9th.
er night, and the calls by q page for
such person created general amuse.
ment among guests and employees un.
til it was learned that christian Girl
was a travelling man from Cleveland.
o., stopping at the hotel and was
wanted by a friend on the telephone
Have you Christian Girl here r
man asked Clerk Burke.
well, don't know" hesitated the
clerk. wait and I'll find out"
4 "Say." replied the guest, II don't
want a female, a sure enough girl,
Just want Christian Girl from Glove
land and he's no girl at that"
The right Girl was found.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
REDDlCK PRESIDENT OF ELkS
Meeting Of Iowa "BiIIs" at Sioux
City Concluded Last Night With
Grand Ball.

Sioux City, June 23-With a grand
ball last night, the sixth annual con-
vention of the Elks of Iowa came to
a close. Most OF the visitors left
late yesterday afternoon.
The principal business Of yester.
days meeting was the election of Of
fcers and the naming of the city
for the next convention. Davenport
got the convention.
The Clinton delegation pulled for
Davenport and asked for the 1913
meeting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

king and queen were coming. From
the moment their lnajesties emerged
from Buckingham palace there was a
continuous roar Of cheers that accom-
panied them all the way, to the Abbey.
Their approach was heralded by the
kings bargemaster and twelve water
men, wearing quaint medieval tunics,
knee breeches and stockings. all scar
let, with the crown and badges en-
blazoned In gold on their breasts, and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
Commander Dyer Comes Hone.

Mason City, June 23-H. A Dyer,
commander If the Iowa G. a. r, las
returned home from Rochester,
MINI. He is reported to be suffer
ing with incurable cancer. 1t is said
an operation was not perfo med at
Rochester because it could do him
no good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
Hampton is BUSY Town,

Hampton, June 23.-This town pre-
sents very busy appearance, as
there are three business blocks un-.
der construction in the business dis
trict. Also the paving gang is at
work around the park, and there is
another gang at work at the water
plant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
Animal Trainer Gets $25, o0C.

Animal Trainer Gets $25,o0C.
Hampton, June 23Court offi.ials
are trying to locate Emery Styles
and inform him that he is worth
$4,000 more than he suspects. He is
an animal trainer with circus. He
inherits the money from the Styles
estate, having been adopted when a
child. The supreme court refused to
give the money to eastern Le;rs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
QUEENS MAIDS OF HONOR
Mary's Strong Practical Insioht Shown
In Choice Of the Four Young
Ladies'.

London Queen Mary displayed EVIL
dence Of her practical insight in the
choice Of her four coronation maids
of honor. the Hon. Sybil Brodrick,
Venetia Barring, Mabel Gye, anS Kath.
crime Villiers 5s5
The Hon. Sybil Brodrick Is the
daughter OF visccunt Middleton by
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

Miss Gyeis perhaps the most inter
esting Of the maids Of honor, In 81
far as she has had cosmopolitan *
perience. Her late father was Brit
ish consul at Brest and she was edm
Gated in Paris. Consequently she
speaks French as automatically as
real Parisienne.
The last in the list Of maids Of hon
or is Miss Katherine Villiers, daugh
ter of the late Col. the Hon. George
Villiers, second brother Of the earl
OF Clarendon, who was at one time
military attache at st. Petersburg,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
reunion 81 Nineteenth Iowa,

EldOn. June 49,. The annual re-
union Of the Nineteenth Iowa infan-
try volunteers will be held at Fort
Madison, Iowa, September 81, % and
20. On the 10th an excursion will
be enjoyed on the river to Keokuk
and return to Burlington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
Mary's Seven Train Bearers.

London. Seven daughters Of earla
bore Queen Mary's train at the coro.
nation. They were: Lady Eileen
Butler, daughter Of the Earl Of Lanes.
borough; Lady Mary Dawson, daugh.
ter Of the Earl Of Dartrey; Lady Ma.
bell Ogilvy, daughter Of the late Earl
Of Airlie; Lady Victoria Darlington.
daughter Of Earl Darlington; Lady
Jean Cochrane, daughter Of the Earl
OF Dundonald: Lady Eileen Knox.
daughter OF the Earl and Countess Of
Eanfurly; Lady Adelaide Spencer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
Copied Woman's Dress.

tt is not generally known that the
first time bright colors were used in
the dress Of the navy, a woman had
something to do with 1t. King George
II. saw the duchess Of Bedford riding
in the park wearing blue habit with
some facings and was SO struck with
the effect that he ordered the same
combination for the new uniforms OF
the royal navy, afterward known az
bluejackets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
Dead Body Identified

Boone, June 23.-Fred Daley, Of
Marshalltown, is the name Of the
young man killed at the Story street
crossing here, He has two sisters
living in Marshalltown, and broth
or in Spokane.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23
Young Man Instantly Killed

Ottumwa, June 23.-Percy Bier,
26 years old, was instantly killed
here when a young colt he was rid
ing became frightened at a street
car and threw Bier on his head on
the car tracks. His skull was frac-
tured and he lived only a few min
~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-06-23

his suite. As the monarchs passed in
to the abbey the choir sang an anthem.
The first action Of the coronation
service, the presentation Of the king
to the people for recognition, is 2 sur
vival Of ancient Teutonic usage. Ac-
companied by the great officers OF
state, the archbishop Of Canterbury
went to each side OF the theater in
turn, saying: "sirs, here present
unto you King George, the undoubted