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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

the large and richly furnished rooms
OF the home CT the late president Of
the United States.
The house was charmingly deco
rated with palms and chrysanthe-
NUNS, countless roses and other
flowers Of the season that had been
sent to Miss Cleveland were every
where around the house. The guests
were received in the large drawing
room by Mrs. Cleveland. Mrs. Perrine,
Mrs. Cleveland's mother. and Miss
Cleveland.
While Mrs. Cleveland did not de-
sire to have anything detract from
making it Miss Esther's day, yet she
herself received congratulations for
1t WAS the first time many had seen
her since she announced her engage
ment to Prof. T. J. Preston, who was
present.
Miss Cleveland was gowned for the
afternoon tea In white chiffon
trimmed with silver, while I'm the owe
ming her costume was of blue chiffon
trimmed with pearls
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

tist minister: His parents were poor.
and in 1871 they felt the lure of the
west and settled in Denver.
The boys first Job was In wooden
MIL. Later he worked as a lumber
man in the woods. earning money 10
send himself through high school.
from which he graduated when nine
teen years cd.
He then became connected with the
circulation department Of newspa
per- later joining the editorial stan
and becoming associate editor before
his sight failed. He then invested In
q ranch.
As Republican he was elected
clerk of the district court and soon
afterward to the legislature. He was
speaker In his second Term there. He
followed Senator Teller out Of the Re.
publican party and so'n became
power in the Democratic ranks.
Mr.. Ammons has wife. daughter
and two sons
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
new move N NAVY.
To Educate the Pubic IN Needs
Of the Navy.
League VIII Employ Retired Naval
Officers to Lecture on the Neees.
y sity OF Adequate Defense ..,
Expect Good Results. ~-yg

Washington.--lniti move
ment of the Navy league for the edu'
cation Of public opinion on the sub
ject Of the necessity OF adequate ma.
val defense. Col Robert M. Thomp-
son Of New York and Washington de-
livered q lecture at Princeton uni
versity the other day. He. was intro
duced by George B. Mcclellan. The
subject Of his lecture was THE Navy"
Within a few weeks the Navy
league. which Colonel Thompson has
done much to vitalize, will send Rear
Admiral Richard Wainwright. retired;
Commodore A. v. Wadhams. retired,
and other distinguished onicers OF the
service to lecture on the navy before
chambers of commerce and universi'
ties in the west and south. The or.
ganizatlon Of the Navy league Is be-
Ing rapidly extended.
That plain talk from great sea com
manders will drive home in the minds
of citizens Of the nation the salient
truths Of the dependence Of the coun'
try upon its fleet IL fully realized by
Colonel Thompson. Gen. Horace Por'
ter, Mr.. Henry H. Ward. Mr.. A. H.
Dadmun and other prominent mem
bers of the Navy league. Few men
can make a more effective address
than "Dick" Wainwright. who fought
the Gloucester 60 calamity at Santa
go and was a battleship. and division.
al commander in the cruise OF the
battleship feet around the world.
But this is not all the Navy league
IL doing. An excursion Of Navy
league members to the Panama ca
nal during January and February Is
in contemplation. The fundamental
Importance OF tho canal to American
naval defense is apparent. Inquiries
are now being sent out to all mem
bers Of the Navy league to ascertain
how many would like to make tie
voyage. which will also take In other
points of interest in the Caribbean
consuming in time probably three
weeks. A steamship may be char
tered especially for the use OF the
party. s.l3T* '@@>'s. -. e. ~ e.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
FOOT POWDER FOR SOLDIERS.

The war department, which Is
looking after the feet OF enlisted men
with renewed vigilance, has just or.
dered through the surgeon generals
office 10000 cans Of foot powder to
be used in connection with adhesive
plaster, both of which articles will be
supplied on reluisition of medical
officers. -~'F
The provisions of the general or.
der, which provides for the proper
protection of the feet of enlisted men.
has attracted wide attention in the
military service. Commanding Off
GERS have been discussing the extent
to which they must personally fit the
shoes to the feet Of their men.
The foot powder" order is regard.
ed as acutely scientific and Is said
to be in extension of the work per.
formed by the board of army officers
following practical experiments with
the styles Of shoes best adapted to
army wear.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Caters to Popular Demand.

An enterprising BROOKLYN dealer in
secondhand furniture las hit upon a
new plan for catering to the wants Of
his customers. whose preferences run
to goods left in fats by going away"
owners To satisfy the demands for
bargains Of this peculiaritv and at the
same time keen his regular stock
down to par thi: dealer rents fats.
fits them out in tasty style. advertises
that the late owner was called sud.
denly to Errope or Timb"ctoo or some
other place and then holds the auc-
ton. There is class of bargain
hunters who have leaning to this
kind Of sale and who viii bnv in no
ether wav." he saws In ovcuse for his
new method ~ give then the bar.
gains they are looking for and throw
in ideas. az to fitting IN their fats"
He saws the departure pays.-New
York Sun.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Picked Peppers.

Choose rather large peppers; wash
clean, cut off the tops and scrape out
all seeds. FIJI with mixture made
as follows: To two quarts OF finely
chopped cabbage add four large
onions. about two tablespoonfuls Of
the pepper seed. two tab1espoonfu1s
of salt and either two cupfuls OF
chopped celery. or one-half teaspoon
full OF celery seed. Pack the peppers
as solidly as possible. taking care
not to burst them. ard press the tops
back on. Lay In jars or crooks and
cover with hot vinegar To one gal
lon OF vinegar use about half water II
the vinegar is very strong; add tour
cups Of sugar and teaspoonful of
mixed spices; any spice liked extra
we'll can be used. Cover the peppers
and set away where cool. They do
not need sealing. +" 81;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
CAUSE OF DISPUTE.

A heated discussion is raging before
the Columbia Historical society over
the common use OF the title white
House" for the residence of the presi-
dent Of the United States.
One set Of delivers into history de-
clares the title is one Of contempt
bestowed on the historic mansion by
tie victorious British shortly after they
partially burned it in the war Of 1872;
others maintain that the name was
given the building in honor OF Mrs.
Martha Washington, wife Of the first
president. whose girlhood home on
the York river In Virginia bore it. AL
ready the society is divided into two
camps and an embryotic movement to
petition for the cha nging Of the name
OF the building is bitterly opposed by
the "pro-White Housers," as they have
been designated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Profeasor Waa 4 Wonder.

Yes, SIR" said the great professor
to a gentleman to whom he had been
introduced only a few moments ago.
II have given some attention to the
study of human nature, and rarely
fai! to read a face correctly. Now.
there Is lady" he continued. point
ing across the room. the lines Of
whose countenance are as clear to me
as type. The chin shows frmness
OF disposition amounting TO obsti'
macy; the sharp.pointed nose vicious
temperament: the eyes. a dryness OF
soul: the"
Wonderful. professor--wcnderful!"
"You know something OF the lady.
then'" said the professor compla
Gently .s
Yes. a little She's my wife"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Thew Carry Disease GJrns.


Domestic animals are declared to be
disease conveyers by the weekly bull
letjn of the Chicago department Of
health. issued recently.
Fondling the meek. old family lat
NAV cause rapies. Intestinal and IN
fantile paralysis. or diphtheria the
bulletin says. and the faithful watch
deg may bring dire communicable dis
eases. The parrot Is found to be
a couveycr Of psittacosis, parrot dis
ease.
Although not manv families to
whom the bulletin is mailed are be-
lieved TO be in danger from familiar
ity with the COW. sog. goat or SPUR
rel, the bulletin points to paTisitical
dangers lurking III these animals.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

artistic knowledge and love OF home
making. will add many personal touch.
es to the house and grounds.
The family probably will bring itD
negro servants. reminiscent Of its
southern home. Many Of the ser
wants Mt the White House are black.
Thus Mr.. Wilson will not discontinue
the eating Of Chicken. southern
style" and candied sweet pota-
toes. In fact. the home life Of the
family will simply be taken up bodily
and deposited against another back.
ground with not one Of Its integral
parts disturbed. The Misses Wilson
have interests of the kind that take
girls from the freside into tina world
and probably will find little time with
their added social duties to aid their
mother with the burdens Of the estab.
lishment. VIII they become friv-
olous or Washington society serious Is
the question everybody is asking
Will the presence Of three young
women of serious mind. instead OF
school girls or debutantes dreaming
OF their entreea into the world Of SO.
ciety with the historic environmen Mt
Of the presidents house. deprive Wash.
ington society OF the informal dances
and dinners which delighted the
younger set during the last admins.
tration? Miss Margaret Wilson has a
rich soprano voice. which has been
trained under New York teachers.
Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson is a
graduate OF the IVoman's college ut
Baltimore and has thrown herself
heart and soul into sociological work.
What the Lighthouse at Philadelphia
which Is the scene of her settlement
work, will do without her, or whether
she will. as heretofore. spend only
Sundays with her family. Is not known
Miss Ellen Randolph Wilson has In
herksd her mothers skill with the
brush .:d Is . student at the Phila
lelphia Academy of Fine Arts. VIII
these young women give up theil
chosen avocations =, I'VE always In
Washington?
That a family possessing such per
sonality will make its imprint on thu
character and policy Of entertaining
at the White House Ia to be expected
The policy OF the Taft regime caused
the invitation lists to be reduced anc
the number of entertainments increas
ed, so as to avoid the impersona
crashes which prevent the first lady
Of the land" from really becoming &C
uuainted with her guests. 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
italian Celery Soup.

Melt two rounding tablespoons of
butter in a saucepan: add small on
ion sliced and two cups OF celery cut
fine. Cook together until beginning
to yellow. cover with water and
cook the celery until soft. Press
through sieve and add two cups Of
cream. Beat the yolks Of two eggs
with a tablespoonful Of milk: add
to the soup. carefully Feeping 1t under
the boiling point. Serve the soup with
croutons and CRATE little Parmesan
cheese over the top the very last thing
before serving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
BACHELOR coTlLLoN no MORE.

The annual bachelor cotillon, at
which the wives of presidents frequent
ly have officiated as hostesses for the
unmarried men in the diplomatic. leg
islative and society life of the capital,
Is no more.
Becoming too large to handle read
lily, the leaders have announced thst
the ball which for forty-f1ve years has
been one of the exclusive events OF
the season will no longer be held, AMI
the organization will be disbanded.
Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs Roosevelt and
Mrs. Taft all have been in the receiv-
ing lines at the receptions OF the or:
ganization's annual affairs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
COMFORT IN KITCHEN
MODERN INNOVATIONS 90 AWAY
WITH MUCH LABOR.
Tlme-savins Appliances Have Been
. Introduced and Become General
Fireless Cook Stove Proves
Genuine Boon.

Nowadays the men who make
things have turned their attention to
providing the home. and especially
the kitchen. with as efficient labor and
time saving appliances and tools as
an up-to-date factory can boast. Tho
modern kitchen can be a thing of
beauty and Joy even to the woman
who works in It. so great have been
the improvements made.
Take, for instance, the evolution of
the fireless cook stove. miracle work
ing contrivance which banishes heat,
steam. smells and standing over the
stove watching the slow. tedious cook
Ing process.
Lined with seamless aluminium. rust
proof, tarnish proof and durable uten-
sils to use with 1t, and a cunningly
contrived steam valve attachment
which allows the roasting Of meats
and fowls. the baking Of bread and
pies. as we'll as boiling and stewing.
1t IL indeed wonderful convenience.
All that Is necessary is to heat the
soapstone radiators either on gas
or electric stove Then the food.
meats, vegetables, or whatever 10 to
be cooked-cooks Just as 1t IL. and
1t Is forgotten until the clock says IL
should be done.
1t probably isn't knowL that every
branch and variety Of the cooking art
can be successfully employed with tho
freless cook stove hi
The earlier models of these cook
ers showed very cumbersome box
that took up a lot OF space in small
kitchen, but they have now been re-
duced to occupy waste space. and
! some OF the later designs show them
swinging on hinges under the kitchen
table. where they may be pushed out
OF sight and out of the way while the
rest OF the meal Is being prepared.
Another innovation for kitchen en-
cheney Is porcelain table with round
ed corners and edges, which is seam
less. unbreakable and unchippable,
and at once becomes molding board
for pie baking or meat board or
bread board for cooking and slicing.
This is far superior to the old wood
en- table tops which became the catch
all" for grease and other substances.
owing to the surface being scored
from knife blades while preparing
meals. ..'.
The best thing OF all about kitchen
table of this kind is that 1t can be
kept spotlessly clean-really hygienic-
ally clean-by wiping off with a hot
wet cloth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

fresh war Is breaking out before our
very doors! Only the Danube rolls
its big, swollen floods between US and
the dire disaster.
1.-The king has done what was In
his power to make peace between all
those excited peoples, these young ma
tions who want to feel and to manifest
their strength In the only manner
known upon our dark earth. where
strife Is the word!
II can't write more. as know not
what the small hours of the rising day
announce. All 10 dark like the tor
rents Of rain that hid the sky since
SO many months. May your work
prosper In the enlightened countries
you are visiting-thls te my greatest
wish, dear madam. Every yours.
"ELIZABETH carmen SYLVIA"
The queen, in many respects one
Of the most interesting characters in
Europe. last year startled the world
by daring to do something never be-
fore done. Her autobiography. con.
sidercd one. of the most wonderful
ever to come from the pen Of royalty.
ignored titled persons, court intrigues
statesmen and heroes of wars. to re-
late the annals Of q queens private
life.
Few men or women OF title ever had
dared to pull back the royal purple
and let the world for one brief mo-
ment look behind into the innermost
secrets OF the life Of royalty. Prob
ably none ever stepped so far as die
her highness. the queen of Roumania
Her revelations amazed those who
considered the life of rank as one
Of luxury. ease and comfort. and for
got that kings and queens often exist
in embittering conditions. The Spar
tan discipline endured by those who
one day may be king or queen she
showed In her meroirs In manner
which was outspoken and fearless.
Her own life from childhood. the
few pleasures and the many trials
and tribulations which filed her heart
as a girl, just because OF the position
in life for which she must prepare
herself, quite unlike that OF the care
free boy CT girl Of modern America. is
told without d softening line.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
The man who gets lonesome must
have mighty little imagination.

The gamblers OF New York appear
to be convinced that dead men tell
no tales on them or other police allies
to the district attorney. so the SUP
posed tattlers are murdered at the
psychological moment, as Rosenth:'
was. Big Jack Zelig went out that
way not Ions ago shot down In broad
day light as a beast would be. He
was a bad sort and the city'is the bet
ter for his taking off, New York de
serves and pays enough for the best
and cleanest no',ce service. but y
seems impossible to get what t paw
for. Tie average negro in New forF
has no reason whichever 70 think well
of the police. as he. 's generally re
earded es a snenic'nus nerson. with
out REGARD to his character or an
pearance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
23.oco ARE NOT IN SCHOOLS.


In the nations capital more than
$4,000 children are not attending
school and thousands are packed away
in the $40 noisome, thickly populated
alleys which are the capitals sore
spot" according to Maj Richard Syl.
vester, superintendent OF police. The
police chief told the Presbyterian
Mems club. in connection with the
home missionary movement. that the
condition OF children in what was
thought to be the model city OF the
country was bad beyond belief.
Ministers Of the city have been
asked to set aside the first Sunday In
December to be devoted to general
protest against alley conditions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Stock Pot HANDY

The stock not is the mairspring Of
a well-managed kitchen. In 1t should
he collected bones. poultry. carcasses,
trimmings and vegeta bles. for any
scrap is welcome. A piece of shin
beef may sometimes be added for ex-
ira strength. There will be no lack
Of SOUP, gravy and sauces II this 10
kept constantly going; II Is the foun-
dalton for them all. @sszs Web 4.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
MRS. WOODROW WILSON
ARTISTIC H0ME-MAKER
Mrs Wilson undoubtedly will feel
the thrill produced in the heart of ev.

cry born house
keeper by the con-
temptation Of the
p o 9 bilities
which every new
abode possesses
and such an
abode. Though
the task Is too
large TO- one
woman to super.
wise, Mrs. Wilson
pro b a bl y will
make q tour. OF
inspection every
day, and. with her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Vegetable Soup.

Two quarts water. two teaspoons
extract Of beef, one-haf Gun carrots,
one cup potatoes, one-half onion
chopped fine, one,half cup celery,
three tablespoons tomatoes (stewed),
one-half ia blespoon parsley two table,
SPOONS butter. onehaf bav leaf. one
half cup rice salt and pepper. chop
vegetables and add with rice to water
with salt cook until tender (about
one half hour}. then add extract of
beef, parsley, bay leaf and seasoning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
MONEY FOR ARTIFICIAL LIMITS.

The surgeon general Of the army
estimates that $4,000 will be re1ured
for the purchase Of artificial limbs
and apparatus during the coming
year. Last year "a artificial legs, one
foot and five arms were distributed to
af',icted soldiers, Under the act 81
congress of June, 1870, and subsequen.
amendments, 23,527 disabled soldiers
and sailors have been. furnished arti
,fcial limbs or apparatus, or have re.
ceiyed compensation In money. @"'~ #
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

queen OF Rou
mania, 9th erwise
known as Car
men Sylvia" wrote
the following let
ter to a peace
loving friend In
America:
s "Sinaia. Oct. 10,
1912. - Dearest
Madam: Your let
ter came to me
almost like an
cutlery OF pain
almost on the
very day when 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Corkscrew Way.

Mrs. Netty Kibby, conductor of the
National Division Of Sons OF Temper
ance, in a temperance address In
Worcester. pointed out the absurd
folly Of attempting to drive away sor-
row by getting drunk.
Tho re Is no greater fool On ear'h.'
she said. than the man who tries
to pull himself out Of trouble with a
corkscrew."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
--.-.I,. ID n - - 20 - "
Eaaless Pun pkln Pla.

One quart s,ewed pumpkin pressed
through colan6ay. Add sufficient
milk to moisten Il enough to nil two
pie plates. One teaspoon Of salt, half
a cup Of molasses or brown sugar, one
tablespoon ginger one teaspoon Of
cinncmcn. or nutmeg Bake three
quarters Of an hour In a moderate
oven. VA Y N.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

worked up from
the position Of
mill boy to be-
come a prosper
Gus raDcher. hon
ored by several
Offices In the gift
OF the people OF
Colorado. cullni
mating in his cleo,
ton as Governor
He was born In
North Carolina In
1862 his father
being a school
teacher and Ba 3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
His. ANXIETY.

"Thet fellow who filed my legs
..f,,ll, Of shotxdtdn IL exDressa.t the. slight.
est sympathy" said the hunter.
Wasn't he worried ,..
Yes. He said he'd have brought
down : fine bunch OF birds III hadn't
got In the way, ~rrt>&saf f'@r~t"'f.' '>'''
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

many years took
place at West.
lands" the Cleve-
land home. the
other afternoon,
when Miss Els
Their Cleveland
made her formal
debut into soci-
ETY.. octet y
people from all
of the large cities
of the east we're
present and over
four h U II d r e 4
o,,aata thrOp0e6
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
A Great Achievement.

did you succeed in making per
fectly clear to your audience what you
we're talking about" 5@ B.. q.
mo" replied the orator triumnhans,
w., "but made EN- think that
knew" Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Procrastihation sometimes saves {
man from making a fool of himself.

There are five cities in the United
States with negro population exceed
Ing $4,000. and only one Of these is
within the domain of the old Confed-
crate States. Evidently the race prob.
lem must be decided as a national.
not q sectional question. AS long
Us New York and Washington remain
the negro centers of the north and
south all parts Of the country are in.
-terested in the destiny Of the body OF
citizens whose condition almost split
the United States into two govern.
ments so years ago. - y S% ~. n.y. E.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
The New Order.

do you charge extra for bread and
butter lie ret,gy.st sslseda the guest +. s..
yes. str" replied the waiter.
3, VERY we'll ] suppose I'll have to
stand It. BY the way. could I rent a
napkin for spsut fifteen minutes?" !. i
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
His First Patient.

Doctor-That man who Just went b,
was my first patient. 2 ~@,@-
Friends that 80! OF what 81
you relieve him?
Doctor-Twenty-five doliarA a9.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
Exclaimed.

Pop, why do they call mai Z
pinhead 7" 1. q.
because when he attempts to pene.
trate any idea his head wont let him
90 very FAR" NIGH. k III
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13
llacifAa Advice.

Did your husband ask your advice
before starting out Ito vote?iyrag s's.ti,
Yes but he might a. we'll have
gone without It," ..'h T..
"Why?" 40 e ~ d. ~..-,@: - efa.1.55 = =
: II saw. the ward boss. waiting for
him ut the corner" ~ >t.n#r. "-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-12-13

can't stand the Excitement. ~.
Are you going to the county fair
this year, Uncle Ebenexef?" af.l
Nope. I'm gitrin' too old for them
kind OF things. The excttsment's TOO
much fer me" II. 4: ~