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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Dominic NOT AFRAID
.r,cuTINo PRIEST" TACKLES
THREE ROBBERS.
~. HoId-Up Gang Had Beaten Two
Victims Into Unconscious When
Father MeGrath Sailed Into
Them--Pollce to Rescue.

New York.-Father Philip McGrath
!, the Catholic Seamen's mission has
. sore head and bruised body, but
10 little he cares for that.
Not for nothing do they call Father
uc(,rath the Fighting Priest" He
fought before this. ~ at this time a
year ago, he took q blackjack away
rom bully on West street and felled
him with his own weapon, delivering
him to the police while whistling 1.-THE
Low Backed Chair"
"Well as things happened, Father
McGrath, without q thought Of fighting
IN his heart, was going quietly along
Perry street early the other morning.
when at the corner of West street, he
saw two men being held up by three,
which is contrary to all the ethics Of
the old country.
Father McGrath sailed in. The two
victims had already been beaten A.
most into unconsciousness and pres
emily blackjack landed on Father
NcGrath's head.
"Thwop!" it went, just like that.
Father McGrath went down, but as
he went he pulled police whistle and
used 1t nightly.
Patrolman Brennan came running,
and the fight waged briskly until
Father McGrath was felled again, and
1t the same moment q bunch Of flves"
caught Brennan on the point Of the
Jaw and toppled him.
There seems to be two Of u.s." re-
marked Father McGrath.
Brennan was as game as the priest.
As the robbers kicked him he got his
revolver and opened fire.
Good for you'll" grunted Father Nc
Grath. Now watch the rascals run
They did, around into Perry street
and into tenement, the policeman
and the priest close behind. The
thieves, however, lodged trough pas
sage alley. into a backyard and over
fence.
Back at the corner Father McGrath
and Brennan found the two victims
VIII IOCAtAAOu SAOmSC4VO6 e&0 SOAA
Jonc. and Peter Anderson, hremen on
the Steamship Momus.
I'VE were seeing the town." they ex-
planned.
True for you," agreed Father Nc
Greth.
Ambulance Surgeon Ryan of St.
5Vincents hospital attended the men,
and took them to the mission at 422
West street. After giving them time
to recuperate from their beating,
Father McGrath escorted them to
their ship. The priest declined medi-
cal attention, as did Brennan, Who was
worried only because one Of the rob-
bers got away with his night stick.
Father McGrath says the highway
men had prepared for their work by
putting out all the street lamps in the
vicinity. He was unable to describe
the men accurately.
However," says he, I'm thinking
they will remember there was fight"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Near Biography Of 4 Great MAJ

Near Biography Of 4 Great Man.
The subject of this sketch was born
of poor but honest parents. AS
youth he worked in . grocery store
for ST a week until he owned the
store. In the meantime, like many
another young man, he fell in with
dissolute associates and learned to
gamble. However, he eventually
made up his mind that there was
nothing in being cheap crook, and
began the study Of law, and was in
due time admitted Do the bar. TWEEN
ty years later he was elected to the
United, States senate. Thus we see
what ambition, coupled with knowl-
edge OF poker and an inkling of the
law, can accomplish. ...,a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
FIRST BABY COURT OPENED
Tiny Girl fodder Brings QuarreIino
e. Parents Together Again on the
r. First Day.

Chicago.-Chicago's baby court"
the only one of its kind in the world,
was thrown open to the infantile pub
4 lie the other morning, and through its
agency a family was reunited after
| months of separation.
Husband and wife had taken their
difficulties into the court Of domestic
relations, across the corridor from the
!. restroom and nursery for mothers and
children, as 1t Is known, and final
separation seemed their only recourse.
The daughter was left to play in the
nursery.
Judge w. N. Gemmill continued the
case. The mother came into the
nursery, picked up her baby, cuddled
1t to her breast and played with it.
Behind her the father stood, twisting
his old black hat out Of shape. Tho
child ran to him and threw herself
Into his arms. ~ -.
Mary, I'm sorry" he said to his
wife, land If you think you'd care to
1870 AAAo OoSA o60AAS WY ooys AVAo .
something for the KID" He gave her
some money. h.+
The baby court" will be operated In
connection with the domestic relations
court. Baby and mother can play or
rest here until the mothers case is
called.
Heaps Of toys and picture books
viii serve to keep the little tots busy.
Trained nurses and charitable women
& Will see that they have all the fun
they wish. - .g...
Mrs. Mary Leavitt has been made
Gle Of this court, thus becoming the
only woman court clerk In the world.
A formal house-warming was held
IN the baby courtroom" after the
close OF the courts. Tea, cakes and
candy were passed around.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
SILVER SPOONS IN ADVANCE
Increase In Price Of Bullion Causes
Manufactures to Raise Cost
Of Tableware.

New York.-Owing to increase in
the price Of silver bullion, manufacture
ers of sterling silver fiat ware have
advanced the price of spoons. forks
and tableware approximately ten per
cent. '.... ., .,. ~.
In January last silver bars were
quoted In New York market at 81
cents an ounce. The price today 10
sliehtly above 65 cents an ounce. The
reason given for the upward move
ment is the fac that the Indian gov
eminent has come into the market as
a heavy buyer of silver bullion. @
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Bean Pot Roast,

Take one pound of beef cheap cut
is just as good If it Is free from
veins. Cut in pieces about an inch
square. Put in all the fat, too. Put
In bean pots. just cover with water
and put in the oven. AS water boils
away, add a little more. Let cook
four or five hours. When about half
done add a little salt. When ready
to serve take from oven and put 1t In
the spider. Thicker with little flour
mixed with water. The gravy ia 4
rich brown.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
When the Punster Announced,

The story was told Of the late JUS
tin McCarthy-Mr. Punch's "Jestin
MacHearty"-of the English officer
who, at a reception in Dublin castle.
announced the man who claimed to
have made his riding breeches az
Major Rideing Bridges."
But this was nothing to the cruel
case Of Count Paravicini, who, at an
assembly in Paris, was ushered in by
the turnkey as Monsieur le Comte de-
Paul ct Virginie!"
In a London drawing room, too,
Count Beust, the Austrian ambassa-
dor, was once announced to his host
ess as Count Beast" and he was fol-
lowed by his German colleague,
Count Munster, ss Count Monster. !"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
HOW SHE MADEA HIT MADE GOOD ON HASH
Still Little Wife Had Doubts
About the Matter.
Dinner a Success, According to Mr..
Roberts, but In the Background
There Was Mrs. Roberts to
Consider.

Where are you, Frances?
It was half-past six, and Paul had
just returned from business. As no
answer came he repeated his call.
I've brought Roberts home to din
ner with me. Where are your"
In my room," came q muffled
voice from above. and Paul, with .
word of excuse to his guest, bounded
up the stairs. fN
Are you sick? Is anything the
matter?" he asked breathlessly. push
ing open the door. 49,.
Frances met him with q tragic face.
mo, am not sick, but for the
love of mercy. why did you bring
that man to dinner without sending
me word?" A..~...5
Paurs countenance assumed the
hang-dog look peculiar to the hus.
band who has brought home une1-
pected company and found It incon-
venient. ..~
Il just met him coming out ON tho
train and he seemed forlorn-said
his wife was away"
Il wish yours was, Paul. There's
not thing for him to eat!"
What were we going to have?"
Corn beef hash--I know you don't
mind 1t for dinner once in 4 while
mo vegetables?"
yes, of course, stupid! Rice and
eggplant. But hash for dinner;
can't put man down to that!"
IN bet Roberts would love IT,"
Il don't care II he would! I'd be
mortified to death to have any ono
know we had hash for dinner!"
We'll, wouldn't! What's good
enough for me is good enough for
Roberts or anyone else. Why, Fran
ces! You're not going to cry?"
How do you know I'm notf'''
quavered Frances. Il could do It
without any trouble At ALL"
Come, dear, don't be silly. IN
tell Roberts you're not we'll and take
him out somewhere and get Bit.
you won't do anything Of the
Sort" said Frances. dabbing q little
powder on her Redeemed nose. IT
you can stand that hash III try to
bear it."
rs there enough of it?'
"I'll have some poached eggs on top
Of it to help out"
rs this what you call pickup din
ner and apologize fiery" asked Mr..
Roberts an hour later. Il consider it
a banquet"
The meal had begun with tomato
soup continued with the egg-topped
hash and vegetables. followed by
branded peaches and wafers-Fran-
ces having ratded her emergency cup
board-and concluded with black cof-
fee. s3s 81 rs~ s@~~
Hardly banquet with hash as the
principal DISH" laughed Frances.
I'm not so sure of that!" returned
Mr.. Roberts. III my wife could make
such hash as yours I'd insist upon al
ways having 1t for company dinners!"
Nov. aren't you ashamed you
cried?" leased Paul. after their guest
had gone.
Il didn't really cry-I only shifted.
And your friend, Roberts. may say
what he pleases, but bet his wife
will sniff in different way when she
hears we gave him hash for dinner!
But don't care, so long az you are
satisfied. II you shifted couldn't
stand it!"-Los Angeles Express. :,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Goldfish Balls.

Boil one cupful goldfish with four
good.sized potatoes; when done mash
potatoes and fish together. add good
sized piece of butter, a little pepper
and one egg beaten; roll In little
-four to form balls and place In fry
ing pan; fry brown on one side in
butter, turn and brown on the other
side.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
His Need Of the Clock.

A younb man in Washington, who
many months ago hung up his shingle,
attorney at law" had not yet been
overwhelmed with clients. A friend,
entering the office the other day, OBJ
served on the desk cheap alarm
clock. "'.t
Taking it home, eh?" he observed
Good thing this time OF year Every
ones liable to oversleep these morn
ings." ".' -.~" 49, Il ~. ~
The lawyer smiled. II have, not
purchased this clock for the reason
you mention. I bought It to wake mo
up when It's time to go home"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Poor Mana Stew.

Line bottom Of baking dish with
very thin slices of salt pork. then a
layer of sliced potatoes (thin layer,
a layer of onions, salt and pepper,
then layer of split crackers. Put
in another layer Of potatoes. onions
and crackers. Cover with milk and
bake like escalloped potatoes. You
probably will have to add more milk.
as crackers take up q lot.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Weren't Breaking Up Earsy.

After dinner given by Stephen
Price Of Drury Lane theater, all the
guests but Theodore Hook and
Rev. Edward Cannon retired. Price
was suffering from govt. but al. they
disregarded his hints to retire. he
stole of and left them in high, talk.
on the following morning he inquired
Of his servant: Pray, at what time
did those gentlemen 60 last nightl''
go, sir?" replied John; they're not
gone, sir: they have just rung for
coffee" @ s.sS,. a4g (. \. M g5s 8.s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Cheap Soups.

Beef Il generally get two pounds OF
shiny, boil three or four hours with
good-sized onion. When the meat falls
from one bone take It out, add one cup
of turnip, parsnip, carrot, potatoes, cut
in cubes (both yellow and white tur-
nips II liked). Cook till done. then
put dumplings on top and cook twenty
minutes. boiling hard.-Exchange.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Winter Succotash.

One cup either lima, yellow-eyed or
pea beans, which have been soaked
over night. Drain. Simmer all the
morning in enough water to cover. to
which add salt, Pepper and piece Of
salt pork two inches square. Half
an hour before serving add one can
corn and water enough to keep from
burning. Add one pint hot milk. bring
to a boil and serve at once. Serve
this some cold day with hot rolls or
hot gingerbread.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15

Man Waits Eight Months for Hearing
Chicago.-MicEael Gluckman faint
ed In Judge Petit's court when the
Judge ordered his release. Gluckman
was held In jail eight months for trial
on a minor charge. His lawyer was
censured for neglect. 9.&.. h
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Hsvlna Houses Ready.

Build good hog houses before bad
weather sets in. Houses in the end
are cheaper than feed at present
prices, and hogs will not do their best
when compelled to sleep out of doors
In bad weather. A good feeding floor
pays well.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
RaIsIno Dairy Heller,

Raise the best heifer calves. The
first six months or years care Of the
calf determines largely the future
usefulness Of the COW, Here we can
develop the tendency to take on fat
and ruin the milk qualities. NJ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Had hin, There.

Hubby-You could mako ne very
happy II you would only exert yeur-
self little" %,s q Il.
Wife But you told me when 40
cepted you that I'd mako you the hap
piest man on earth. How can In
prove on that7 -sas Y fsgs. 4 i
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Pastor Wins Baseball Fans.

eastor Wins Baseball Fans.
a Columbus, Ind.-Rev. John L. Shaw,
= former Methodist preacher of this
g who is now located at Norden,
Neb., has written that he has greatly
Z increased the attendance at his church
"a Norden by swapping work with
his congregation. ~.
he proposed to the baseball fans of
The town that he would pitch for the
nome team II they would attend his
church. He proved a winning pitcher,
ana now the fans are attending his
services.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Good Roads.

When will we learn that the best
way to make good roads is to hire the
ditchinR, drawing and dragging done
by competent men. instead OF the
present bungling system of every
man" working out his own road tax?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
All Needed In the World,

The affection of old age is one OF
the greatest consultations of humanity.
l have often thought what q melan-
choly world this would be without chill
dren, and what an inhuman world with.
out the aged Coleridge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Pasture for Horses.

Have plenty Of pasture for the
brood mares and colts. II the mares
work during the week, let them Craze
on Sundays. Pasture 10 cheap feed
for all classes of stock, but don't pas
ture them too closely. =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Police E 7. PRISONER

!. Metuchen, N. when three men
:: TO the police department here
~ : place to sleep, he (the depart
i. Ihsns) put them In jail and forgot.
49, sasm for three days. They nearly
. 9 q cold and hunger.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Poultry BREEDING.

To succeed with poultry breed that
which you like best. One must have
pride in the appearance Of his birds
In order to become interested in them
aud succeed. M n # n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Hard Lucki

New York.-Arthur r. Conkling will
nave ray TO support his three daughters on
sslz.ooO annually, even though they
%ust wear each others clothes. Con-
ing was refused . bigger allowance
;Dy the court, ma s1.E +. " NJ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Would RAGE New York.

Albany, N. =. Rev. George r. Lunn,
Socialist mayor Of Schenectady, told
a Legislative committee he agreed with
the tenement house Investigators,
that New York city ought to be
wiped on the face Of the map"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
Weeds In Corners.

Weeds In Corners.
Fence corners full of dead weeds
make fine alternating places for all
kinds Of bugs which will get busy
with your crop In the spring.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-11-15
4 Parallel.

He-Why do you women haunt The
bargain counters trying to get sons-
thing for almost nothins3 BIZ
She-Why do you men keep going
% the poker chips for the same thing1
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10
ON THE SICK LIST.

The friends of Mrs. ]. D. Donald
will be glad to learn that she is con-
valescing, after a serious illness of
three weeks at her home on Jackson
street.
:. i. !.
Rev. |. p. Trotter is at home again,
after an illness of week at Hatties-
burg Hospital
!. y. !.
d. B. Holmes is confined to his bed
undergoing treatment preparatory to
a surgical operation for gall stone. Mr..
Holmes went on two weeks visit
to Atlantic City, where the agents of
the New York Life Insurance Com
pany met this year. He was taken
sick en- route and had to stop at Bir-
mingham, Washington and Philadel-
phia for medical attention. His con
dition is not regarded as dangerous,
though he has been suffering very
much pain.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10
1.-THE GREATEST WOMAN"

who's the greatest woman in his
tory?" was the query debated by Kan
sas school teachers. They considered
Joan of Arc and Queen Elizabeth and
Semiramis and Cleopatra, Cornelia,
Catherine of Russia, Maria Theresa,
Grace Darling, Susan B. Anthony and
half a hundred others. When they
came down to cases all the NAMES
known to fame were ruled out. End
to whom do you suppose the judges
awarded the palm? Here is the an
swer:
THE wife of the farmer of mod
crate means who does her own cook
ing, washing, ironing, sewing, brings
up a family of boys and girls to b.
useful members of society. and findi
time for intellectual improvement"
/ There are a good many heroine
who don't get into the Hall of Fame
Baltimore Sun.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10
SCRAPPERS FINED
BY JUDGE PoWE.

In Judge A. T. Powe's court yes
terday morning Percy Johns, Peter
Curley, Ben King and Richard Rish-
er were arranged on a charge Of
fighting, it being shown that the
parties named except Richard Rish-
err had engaged in a general scrap
near the N. o. & N. E. station. Rish-
er was discharged and the others
fined 81 and cost. o. B. Johns, who
was charged with profanity was fin
ed $3.50 and cost.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10

How many pleasant trips have the
wife and children had during the past
few years? Don't you know that they
are deserving of some enjoyment and
recreation? Read the State Fair ad.
in this issue and get ready to carry
them to Jackson in October for a few
days. 1t will prove both pleasant and
profitable. They will help to get to-
gether the small amount Of money
necessary, will be delighted with the
trip and talk about it for months to
come.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10
FIVE

temporary home on Mitchell Avenue,
Jackson, whose ages range between
three and fourteen years. These girls
are all subject to adoption, or will be
placed in any reputable home, where
a support is promised without requir-
ing contract of adoption. This
society is national in scope and thou
sands of children have been provided
with homes through its agency.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10
SON OF SIR ARTHUR
ELLIOTT WEEDS,

New York, Oct. 10-A wedding Of
note took place at Southampton, L. l.
today, when Miss Flourney Adams
Hopkins became the bride Of Gil
bert Elliott, the only son Of Sir Ar
thur and Lady Elliott. The bride
belongs to a family that has long
been socially prominent in New York.
Sir Arthur Elliott, who succeeded to
the English title several years ago,
has lived for many years in this coun-
try and both lie and his son have
business interests here, the latter be-
ing a stock broker. Lady Elliott is
a member of an old Boston family.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10

During the Great State Fair at
Jackson, an Information Bureau is
maintained in the Union Depot where
visitors are given any information de-
sired, supplied with rooms and hotels
at the price they are willing to pay
and made to feel as much at home as
possible Look for the big sign al
the depot and let your wants be
known.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10

The State Fair management at
Jackson has two large rest rooms and
parlors for the ladies, in charge of
reliable help, where the ladies and
children can rest as long as they de-
sire. This is a commendable inno-
walton that will make the fair more
popular with the ladies and children.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
PHONE 40 DAY OR NIGHT
RAMSEY'S AMBULANCE SERVICE

A few days for the boys and girls
at the Mississippi State Fair, Jackson,
will be equal to months in school
Give them an opportunity to see what
is being accomplished by successful
people from all over the state. 1t
will encourage and inspire them to
greater effort.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-10-10

A Chicago authority blames fats for
the spread of tuberculosis. II the
agitation keeps on sooner or later
some form Of retribution will fall up
on those false and faithless household
servants who doom families to exc
out an existence on single floor with
makeshift meals. Justice is slipping
Aer bandage of