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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
KEEPS vow TO BAR WHIP.

Forty years ago little Willie Wilson
was late Nor school at Blantyde, In
Scotland, and the schoolmastsr sound
" thrashed him for it. That day
Willie took an oath that when he
got to parliament he would pass a
law making such behavior on the
mart of teachers q penal otfense. He
never went to parliament, but in the
house Of representatives he took steps
to make good his oath. ..
As representative from the FIJI.
teenth Pennsylvania district. he
dropped in the speakers basket a bill
making corporal punishment in the
District OF Columbia serious offense.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
They Knew All About Il.

"You must have lived in a little
Scotch town." remarked a busy Lon
don woman, ITO appreciate the pin
points OF interest to which a village
may be reduced and the absolute pub
licity Of your every movement in such
place.
Once while was visiting at home
I happened to be lying down when
callers came, so my mother did not
disturb me. At tea-time other callers
arrived, and by way Of making con-
versatiJn one of them said to me very
sweetly:
"'We hear you've been lying
DOWN "-Harper's Bazaar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Healthy Palms.

An olive oil bath Is an excellent
thing for palm or fern. Pour two
tablespoonful OF olive oil at the root
of your plant about once a month.
You will Immediately note the differ.
ence in the plant. It becomes a
healthy green and the leaves fairly
sparkle in the light. II your plant Is
small, you will not need 80 much oil.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Lucky OIL Men,

All things seem to work together for
the good of the pious producers of pc
troleum. While more than two mil
lion automobiles in the world are
burning their gasoline. called petrol
abroad, the time is near at hand when
the ocean steamers will substitute
coal oil for coal. When that day ar
rives there will be many a grimy
stoker thrown out Of a job. The oily
feed will be run automatically under
the boilers and the ocean monsters
Of tomorrow, may be built without
tunnels and 60 without smoke.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Great scuIptor's Masterpiece.

n A replica by Rodin of his statue OF
LA Danaide" has been purchased by
the Brooklyn museum and will form
part Of its permanent collection. The
subject, though a tragical one, Is ten
Derby treated. The Danaides, 1t will
be remembered, were condemned to
pour water everlastingly into sieve.
and the statue embodies in womans
PROSTATE figure the endless tragedk
of a wasted life. A Frenchman de-
scribes the statue as lone Of the most
tender female figures that was ever
lovingly nodded by this sculptor of
the energetic"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Pet DOGS Remembered.

Two English women who have o,va
recently left provisions in their WIN
for the care of their pet dogs NIP.
Douglas, of Uxbridge, left $40 a weeA
to her coachman to be expended W
her dogs during their lives, and ME-.
Trotter, of Blackheath, left $zeo ~
her maid for the maintenance OF no'
pet dog. "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
MRS. C0RNWALLIS.WEST'S
UNUSUAL INSPIRATION
Is the spirit OF william Shakespeare
guiding the hand and brain OF Mrs.

Corvallis West
London society "a
vorite and creator
and manager of
the " O n d erful
: - S h q X 8 p cares
England" FESTIVAL
held at Earle's
court? D..
This Ia general
ly believed to be
true by London
ers. who declare
that no W o NJ q n
like Mrs. West,
,,,ho hoo mo do ca
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
A to School Holidays.

I'm Rome, in the time of the Re-
public, Ga days in every year were de-
voted to public festivals recognized
by law. The>American republic has
not reached such a number of holi'
days, but its schools surpassed it long
ago." says the current report of the
United States Bureau Of Education.
The document points out, however,
that there is now a wholesome trend
away from the custom Of granting
an overabundance of school holidays.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Uncle Bonbon.

An elderly beau had been delivering
himself Of certain forcible home trutns
when lecturing his nephew.
Wonderful chap, your uncle, on
served a friend when the old gentle'
man had disappeared. $50 well-pie'
served"
' II don't know so much about his De-
ing well preserved" growled the "
Tended nephew, "but he is unpleasant
lv candid!"-Youth's Companion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13

Franz Josef has
made an appeal
to Pope Plus to
urge Intervention
between Italy and
Turkey and bring
about the close of
a war which his
imperial majesty
describes as q
grave danger to
the progress Of
civilization. I'm
stead of weaken
ing Mohametan-
ism aa sOme SIM
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Humlliatina,

Mrs. Tingle-T They say that Mrs.
Neaurich is becoming more proper ev-
cry day. 3s
Mrs. Dimple Yes. indeed; you
should have seen how mortified she
was a while ago when she learned
that her husband owned common
stock IN railroad Satire.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
At tho Bridge Club.

"Why did you prohibit jewelry At
the meetings Of your bridge club p 1T
became too easy to signal for trumps.
Nearly every one Of the players wore
q heart-shaped pendant, solitaire
diamond, marquise ring that looked
like spade and q clover-leaf brooch"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
SONORA PEZET, WIFE
OF PERUVIAN MINISTER
The Minister from Peru and his
charming wife and son have received

q cordial welcome
on their second
coming TO Wash.
ington. Mr.. Pezet
was first secre
tary Of the Peru.
Wan legation for
five years and
left Washington
In 1900 to become
minister to the re.
public Of Central
America. He did
not sever his ties
Of friendship but
through all these
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Only Give Him a Chance.

Only Give Him Chance.
Father-"You seem to have no idea
OF the value Of money" Son-"No idea.
why, dad. l can mention hundred diff
iferent ways Of spending money you
never dreamed of."--Boston Tran
script 49,, 49,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13

Smart, meeting Slack at the postof-
nee the other day, remarked:
80 poor old Stamps. the postman,
has got the sack"
Slack-What on earth for?
Smart-For carrying letters.-Tit-
Bits. -r ..r-g 49,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Concise EXCLAMATION.

A young policeman giving evidence
in London burglary case was so ex-
cited that he accidentally said:
please, your worship, l was the only
person present In the house except
another constable, who was outside"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
His Source of Livelihood.

Solicitor Tin the West London Coun-
ty Court, to debtor)- What are you
earning now?" Debtor-"Nothing."
His Honor-"Are you living on the
moon?" Debtor-"No; on my WIFE"
His Honor-".Ten Days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
rro,,h1A HaloeA

Trouble Galore.
Italian-I see another naval en-
gagement Is reported"
Wife-"More f1ghting?"
Italian-I suppose so. The captain
is engaged to the rear admiral's daugh-
ter"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Goodness, No.

First weekend guest-Would you
ask our hostess to lend US motor?
Second weekend guest-Good heav-
ems, no! I'd az soon think Of asking
her for piece Of string. Life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
A Sure sian.

"How do you like your new neigh
bor?"
Hes rather restful; but there's no
way for me to learn whether he is
wise man or fool"
"How's that?"
"He keeps his mouth shut 80 tight
IT,"
"He's q wise man."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Ea.v to Divine HI. Thouohts.

- Easy to Divine HIS hou0hts.
Don't you feel sometimes like you'd
like to be bird? r. said Miss Miami
Brown, sentimentally Il specs meb-
be wouldn't mind" replied Erastus
Pinkley. III / could be chicken
hawk" rs " 5sg
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
. ol,.stalned CARPETS.

To take oil stains out Of carpets
spread the soiled parts thickly with
q paste made Of fullers earth and cold
water. Allow 1t to dry. and then 70.
move with stir brush.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13

Secretary of
Commerce an d
Labor Nagel was
called upon the
other day to de.
eide this question.
He decided it in
the affirmative. In
Secretary Nagel's
opinion $25 a
week is sufficient
to keep a family
of five or six.
Mary Fleming,
Sc years old, and
hor c1ofor Tooi-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
SECRETARY NAGEL SAYS
S25 A WEEK is ENOUGH

Is $25 week enough to clothe, feed
and house three adulty?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13

Use for Old Newspapers.
China uses millions Of pounds Of
old newspapers, chiefly British. as
wall paper for houses and cottages.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13

* Unusual.
"How's your insomnia, SlocYm
Worse and worse! CAPT even
sleep when It's time to g& yb!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
lm,,nroxed SOLDERING iron.

T4i7 Improved SoIdeF1hg Iron.
IA soldering iron, heated by q Jet
within the point fed from gasoline
tank on the handle. Is q recent In.
sysntion. #
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
FRANZ JOSEF ASKS POPE
TO STOP TURKISH WAR

In a personal letter, penned with
his own hand. the aged Emperor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-09-13
Tho Reason.

Hes q wise man."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-02

unregenerate there is no other source
of happiness except that which this
world affords. 1t is natural. there
fore, that in his spiritual blindness he
should set his heart upon that which
is seen and temporal; that is, that
which is earthly. The believers hap
piness, on the other hand, is derived
from Al h CHER source. His eyes have
been opened to see the beauty of holi-
ness. 1t is his pleasure to spend and be
spent" in his service whose reward
here is 10y and peace" and in the
world to come life eternal" His
affections are centered ip Christ,
through whom he is reconciled to
the Father, and with whom he is an
heir to an inheritance which is un-
seen and eternal, that is, an heavenly.
To him to live is Christ Inspired by
the Christians hope, and strengthen
ed by grace through faith in Christ,
he overcomes the world.
" 'Tis faith that conquers earth and
hell,
By a celestial power;
This is the grace that shall prevail
In the decisive hour"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-02
Needlework a DelIcnte Art.

The history of needlework and en-
broidery is rich in illustrious names
Some of the worlds greatest artists
have designed, and even worked out
in the actual materials, embroidery
as 1t is known today. Church history
also gives high place to the art
and to the women who have contrib
uted to it. The handkerchief which
Is more modern than we sometimes
suppose, came into use during Queen
Elizabeth's reign and was an elabo-
rate affair of lace and embroidery. In
fact, embroidery as the term is now
used. says Harper's Bazar. seems to
have had its first wide popularity, at
least among English-speaking peo-
pies. in the splendid Elizabethan pe-
riOd. The Countess of Shrewsbury,
wife of the custodian of Mary Queen
of Scots, was famous for her embroid-
cries While Shakespeare was writ
ing his plays the countess was max
ing embroidery an art. Many rich
pieces, especially velvet panels, were
worked out by her and under her di-
rection. One authority says that
among the finest artistic monuments
OF Elizabeths time are the vast en-
broideries at Hardwick hall. now be-
longing to the Duke of Devonshire.
Lovers of intricate and elaborate
embroidery always had champion in
William Morris, the master craftsman
and associate of Ruskin and Burne-
Jones. who declared that embroidery
is mot worth doing unless II is very
rich or very delicate or both" The
studio of Morris in Red Lion square
was a meeting place for embroidery
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-02
REV. S. |. GRIGSBY breaches
SERMON ON "A TEST OF FAITH

A sermon on the question of what
constitutes a test of faith was de-
livered yesterday morning in the
First Presbyterian church by Rev.
Sherwood L, Grigsby, the new pastor,
basing his argument on l John 5:l-4.
The sermon in full is as follows:
'Tis a point / long to know,
Oft it gives me anxious thought;
Do / love the Lord or no?
Am l his, or am 1 not?'
These words not infrequently find
an echo in the heart of the true be-
lever. Nor is it improper for him
to raise the question as to the valid
ity of the claim that he is born of
God; only. however, that his hope. if
well grounded. may be confirmed.
Habitual doubts are hurtful to the
Christian and dishonoring to God.
Assurance. while not essential, is GER
tainly desirable, and is attainable,
perhaps, in ,well-nigh every instance.
The claims of our holy religion,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-02

once established, are not to be read.
judicated but We need to consider care.
fully from time to time the manner
in which our hearts respond to these
claims. Hence we are to examine
ourselves a duty which can hardly
be questioned in the light of so clear
an injunction as that of the inspired
apostle when he writes: Examine
yourselves. whether We be in the
faith; prove your own selves"
As we proceed to examine our
selves, we should ever keep in mind
the fact that men differ as to their
religious experience. Not only so, but
that the experience of a believer is
not necessarily always uniform. Hence
in examining ourselves, we are not
TO lay too much stress upon feeling
There is an ebb and flow to the tide
of our feelings which renders it inn
clusion simply by process of intro
spection. The secret of the difficult
ty in determining accurately our
spiritual status may be in the fact
that we rely too much upon the in
ternal state of our feelings, while we
fail to apply the tests which are eX-
pressly stated by, or deducible from,
the teaching of Gods word.
The Scripture saith that whose
ever believeth that Jesus is the Christ
is born of God" 1t is a question,
therefore, with reference to the ex-
ercise of faith on our part, and not
with reference to that of feeling. that
determines whether We are in saw
ed condition. True" some one may
reply, II understand the fact that
faith grounds the sinners acceptance.
but the difficulty, in my case, re-
mains. How shall determine wheth-
er l have that faith which is re-
quired?"
A few tests are here given which
may be of some assistance to you in
your effort to decide "the doubtful
case" to your own comfort, peace and,
possibly, usefulness. The proposition
may be stated syllogistically as fol-
lows:
Whosoever believeth that Jesus is
the Christ Is born of God. | believe
that Jesus is the Christ; therefore
am born of God. Hear the major
premise: "Whosoever believeth that
Jesus is the Christ is born of God, -
is proved from Scripture; in fact, the
premise is stated in the language OF
Gods word. If the minor can be es'
tablished in my case, the conclusion
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-02
Hows THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cur
ed by Halls Catarrh Cure. F. CHENEY
& Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r. ].
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally,
acting directly upon theblood and mucous
surfaces Of the system Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c, per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists
Take Halls Family Pills for constpai.
tion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-02

through the Yakima valley as the ls-
year-old editor of the Granger News
was married to Daniel Appleton Ward
of Alberton, Mont, in the rectory OF
the Church of the Holy Spirit, in Mis-
soula, Saturday. The first intimation
of the rocance came in a telegram
to Mrs. M. NJ. Melley. mother of the
bride, telling of the wedding.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-02
Drives Off a Terror.

The chief executioner of death in
the winter and spring months is
pneumonia. Its advance agents are
colds and grip. In any attack by one
OF these maladies no time should be
lost in taking the best medicine OBJ
tainable to drive it off Countless
thousands have found this to be DR..
Kings New Discovery. my hus-
band believes it has kept him from
having pneumonia three or four
times" writes Mrs. George w. Place
Rawsonville, VT, land for coughs
colds and Group we have never found
its equal" Guaranteed for all bron-
chial affections Price SO cents and
$1.00.Trial bottle free at Koeppens.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-02

enthusiasts of ha.f century ago.
There notable group met to work
in silk and cloth from the masters
designs. Among them were the
young women of the Burne-Jones and
Morris families.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-02

Weds, Then Tells Mother.
Granger, Nov. 30.-Miss Helen
Melloy, who last year became famous
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-09
MUST NOW DECLARE.

The filing of the nomination Of C. ].
Searle at Springfield as candidate for
congress in the Fourteenth district
OF both the republican aud progress.
sive parties puts 1t squarely up to
Judge Searle to make official declara.
ton OF which party he elects to stand
With. There is no getting around IL.
he must now say whether he is a
reactionary or a progressive. an ele.
plant or a bull moose. He must
choose, and do it soon. The law on
the subject is plain. Here IT is:
In case the certificate of nomina.
ton or petition as provided for in
this act shall contain o. exhibit the
name OF any candidate for any office
upon more thah one Of said certih.
Gates or petition flor the same Of
Heel then. and in that case. the sec
rotary OF state or county clerk. as the
case may be. shall Immediately mott.
~ said candidate of said fact. and
that his name appears unlawfully upon
more than one OF said certificates or ne.
utions. and that within three DAYS from
the receipt Of said notification said
candidate must elect as to which of
said political party appellations or
groups he desires his name to ap-
pear and remain under upon said bal.
lot, and II said candidate refuses.
fails or neglects TO comply with the
provisions. herein. then and in that
case the secretary OF state or county
clerk. as the case may be. shall not
permit the name Of said candidate 10
appear or be printed or placed upon
said ballot under any or either of
said political party applications or
groups"
The voters OF the Fourteenth dis
trict viii accordingly await with keen
Interest Judge Searle's confession OF
the faith that Is in him.
For he cannot longer dodge the
Issue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-09

SOME THINGS WE DON'T WANT.
There seems to be a universal pas
sion, just now, to use the public
schools and public school children
for all sorts Of new things.
The latest use Of school children is
proposed by the government itself. 1t
would develop a nation of sharpshoot-
ers, apparently. At any rate, Acting
Secretary of War oliver has written
the governors of each state to put
rife practice in the public schools
for all boys over II, the war depart
ment offering prizes to be competed
for by selected boys in each school
OF all things least needed in this
country which breaches peace to all
the world, are experts in the use OF
firearms.
There is mischief enough done as
it is with firearms in the hands OF
men and boys. We don't feel the need
of making our boys any more familiar
with them, or of justifying their use
even with the governments encour.
agement.
The boys, of course, will like the
idea. Almost every boy thinks it a
grand thing to hold a gun in his hand
or to shoot Every boy with good
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-09
AW0MANyO OBSERVATIONS


red blood in him would plague his
parents 10 death for permission to
join the rifle class. But what the boy
wants isn't always good for him or for
the community, and the boy who prac-
tees with a target win be tempted
to take his gun outside of classes
and practice on animate things.
There wouldn't be a song bird left.
Household pets would be slain. HUI
man life wouldn't be safe.
II the United States wants to train
men for an army, il would do better
to make the attempt some other way.
The people of the United States va
never favor this method. Fathers
and mothers aren't exactly enthusiast
tic about having their SONS trained
to kill and be killed.
We are not living in frontier days,
when 1t is necessary for every man
and boy to be a good shot. If war
should come, which every one of US is
praying against, men who can shoot
straight will develop fast enough, just
| as they have dole in the past.
Does the government think 1t will
arouse patriotism by establishing
rife classes in our public schools
If SO, it has another think coming.
Gun play and patriotism are not sy-
nonymous. A government which per-
mits monopolies to impoverish its
common people and which does prac-
ticahy nothing to protect that solid
middle class which has been the bull
wark of the nation, and which is be-
ing rapidly crushed into nothing by
a living cost which steadily advances
beyond the average wage, won't be
able to instill much patriotism into
a weary and Disguised people by
teaching their children to be good
shots.
We want better food, better all
round living conditions, a better
chance to make healthy, happy, useful
men of our boys. That's what we
want-not guns for them to play with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-10-09

The Greeks. who are rushing home
from America to fight the Turks, will
likely find the war over when they
land, but they will have a nice trip.
This will make two wars this year for
he Turks, which is one more than
necessary TO keep the home folks pa.
'riotic and contented, but in the final
bookkeeping it is safe TO say that the
Mohammedan man will be on every.
body's books without having paid out
any cash.