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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

The fifth annual convention Of the
National Association of Colored Grad
uate Nurses was in session recently in
Richmond, Va. There were between
forty and fifty nurses in attendance,
coming from different sections of the
country. Miss Mary F. Clarke, presi-
dent of the association. presided over
the deliberations of the body. There
were many excellent papers read dur
ing the session, among which were
General Nursing" Miss Gussie V. Will
liam, superintendent of Richmond hos
pital; Homes for Nurses" Mrs. w.
A. Frazier, Washington, D. c.; Men
tai Nursing" Mrs Ada Franklin, Pc
tersburg, Va; Special Nursing" Mrs
Clara Rollins, Washington, D. c.;
Chronic Nursing" Miss Bessie Hun
-er; Nursing in America as Pro-
phia. Others papers were read by
Miss M. E. Baltimore, Harrisburg, Pa;
Miss NJ A. Sandusky. Jacksonville,
Fla; Ida B. Eason, Virginia; DR.. w.
H. Hughes, Richmond. "The Relation
ship Of the Nurse to the Physician"
1.-The Mistakes of the Past and the
Outlook for the Future" round ta-
BILE talk, was one of the most interest.
ing features of the convention. The
address Of welcome was made by Prof.
D. Webster Davis. The response was
by Miss Florence Fordham of Orange
burg, s. C. The officers elected were:
Miss Mary F. Clarke, president; Miss
M. Davis, first vice-president; Miss E.
c. Christie, Chester, Pa, second vice
PRESIDENT Miss F7orella Porter, Or
angeville. S. c., recording secretary;
Miss C. s. Morgan, corresponding Sec
rotary; Miss M. r. Tucker treasurer.
The installation address was made by
d.. H. L. Harris.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
TRUE AND FAITHFUL
"Laddie" a Perfect Example Of
the Shepherd Dog.
One Of a Passing Type That Had
Brains and Used Them--Beionaed
to Race That 10 Now Fast
Disappearing.

Laddie belonged to the race of old
fashioned collies or shepherd dogs
now fast disappearing. remarks Our
Dumb Animals. A writer in a recent
magazine deplores the passing Of
these wonderfully sagacious and faith.
full collies, "since the advent of tho
modern sharp nosed show type, be-
lieving the old-fashioned collie one Of
the finest dogs that ever came to be-
the companion and helper of man"
Laddie was fine example Of this
type. and in his seven years of de.
voted. delightful companionship and
protection will always be remembered
Laddie had the good fortune to live
In the country, where, unlike his less
happy brother OF the city. so much
hampered by the leash. he could enjoy
with perfect freedom his greatest
pleasure--a daily outing.
He disliked to ride and with almost
human reasoning Disseminated be-
tween the walking hats OF his mis-
tress and those worn when motoring,
for, without word being said, at the
sight Of the former he would show his
delight in every way possible; but
when the motor hat was brought
forth Laddie would give 1t one look
and in the most detected and disap-
pointed manner walk away and hide
until his mistress was out Of sight.
True to his shepherd instincts, Lad.
die was always active in rounding up
the family, especially at meal times.
and if sent to bring a "straggler" he
would search out the delinquent, take
a little nip at the sleeve and gently
pull, as If to say, Dinner is ready!
Why don't you Gomez"
Laddie knew Sundays from week
days and could tell the time Of day.
When the old clock on the stair
struck in the morning he would walk
into his masters room and put his
head on the bed. At night, when the
clock struck 10, the hour for the eve
ming walk, he sought his master and
used al his gentle arts to remind him
Of his duty. Once, when failing with
the usual hints, ,he brought his mas.
ter's glove and laid it on his lap,
which act, very properly, had, the de-
sired effect.
Laddie preferred those who were
mild Of voice and manner; yet, while
strongly showing his affection for
those he loved best. he was too truly
a gentleman to show decidedly his dis.
likes. The single exception was the
garbage man and his dog.
No sleep Of Ladies' was too deep
to prevent him knowing when
anybody left the house. He was
dependable. He minded on the in
slant and was always where you ex'
pected to find him, valuable trait
and one that made his absence all the
more keenly felt, when his home
knew him no more.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

complished widows In Paris. I'm
like most French women she Is
quite blonde. with hint OF Titan
red in her hair Though not in the
flush of youth, she returns from her
trip In Morocco with the bloom OF
health and vigor fresh upon her.
| Nine du Cast is the widow OF the
former partner OF Dufayel. one OF tho
richest merchants in Paris and the
owner of one OF the few private resi-
dences in the City OF Light which
tourists and natives alike 60 to see
| Nine. du Cast has been widow for
fully a score of years, during which
time her heart and hand have been
vainly sought by the first mobiles OF
France Among other aspirants was
the Duke de Talleyrand. then Prince
de Sagan. On one occasion the Duke
chastised an unchivalrous judge who
made inappropriate remarks about q
masked portrait Of Nine. du Cast
1t is a moot question whether Nine.
du Cast or the Countess de Bearn
ranks first among the wealthiest OF
Paris widows but the former has the
most tenants. For on her rent roll
there are the names Of 400.
She is a woman of many accom-
! plishments and is the best amateur
pianist in Paris. Presently she Is to
tour the United States.
A strong advocate Of an entente cor
dale between the two republics, Nine.
du Cast believes the best way to de-
velop it is by social, musical, literary,
scientific and commercial intercourse.
She was born in Paris and is presi-
dent OF the Society Of Native-Born
Parisians. Once a month this society
gives dinner at which Nine. du Cast
presides. On these occasions typical
Partisan wit, which has the finest
flavor in the world, may be heard.
The recent visit Of Nine. du Cast to
Morocco was not her first. Two years
ago, when NJ. Pichon was minister OF
foreign affairs, she visited that inter
esting country.
She saw the Sultan, gave him gifts
from France and accepted the safe
conduct of his bodyguard. When she
returned to Paris book Of hers on
Morocco was published from the gov
eminent printing presses.
| Her recent trip was not devoid of
adventure. She and her companion
we're about to be made prisoners by
a Moorish band when Caids AL Flou
and Guellough came upon the scene.
Recognizing the. great Frenchwoman.
they not only prevented her capture.
but chivalrously loaded her with gifts.
Nine. du Cast has brought back with
her many studies of flora and fauna
and of the industrial resources OF
Morocco; also wild animals that will
be added to the collections Of the Zoo
logical gardens Of Parasitic Jardin
des Plantes and the Jardin d'Acclima-
ton.
That there has been political and
| diplomatic side to Nine. du Casts WIS.,
it everyone knows, but it's precise ma
| ture is secret. She is quite friendly
with the present Sultan Of Morocco
and her visit helps greatly to smooth
the rocky road of the French protec-
torate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
Mexfco'a National Dish.

The poorer classes of Mexico use the
tortilla not only as food, but make
it serve as fork and spoon. 1t is fold
ed into a sort Of scoop and used in
eating beans. thick soup, rice, hash, or
anything else usually lifted to the
mouth with fork or spoon. Many OF
the poorer classes are not accustomed
to the use of knife, fork or spoon. Tor
tillas are sold in large quantities in
the market, fresh and hot, at six for
one cent. They are considered very
nourishing article of food. Many la.
borers do a long. hard days work on
a diet Of tortilla, beans, chilli sauce
and black coffee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
lmnreased on His Memory.

The way some Of the boxing clubs
are crowded with people these nights
causes uneasiness to many. even
though there are firemen always on
the scene. "Do you ever think about
the Iroquois theater flre?" newspa-
per man asked Eddie Foy not long
ago. "You bet l do, when I get In a
place like this" replied the comedian
who is, by the way. an ardent de-
voice of the fistic sport. Il seldom
get in crowded hall but that | peel
my eyes for the red lights over the
fire escape doors. The Iroquois hres
a long time back, but man who sa"
that can never forget It," Foy was on
the stage when the tragic Chicago
theater fire broke out.-New YORK
Tribune.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
Iowa Safe Bystandc.
BYSTANDER PUB. CO.. Publishers.
pEs MolNEa Iowa
WANTED TO PROVE INNOCENCE
lndicted Man Had Il Al Figured Out,
Though He Had Rather Given
His Plan Away.

After the prohibitory law first went
into effect an Irishman In Ottaws
by the name Of McCaslin was accused
OF selling liquor contrary to the stat
utes. He was guilty all right and al
1lrst wanted to plead guilty, but his
lawyer persuaded him to fight the
case. DENY everything" said the
lawyer, make EN- prove 1t. They
will have a lot of trouble doing that.
The case was called before justice
OF the peace and the prosecution was
conducted by the county attorney.
McCaslin himself consented to TESTIFY
In his own behalf. When 1t came the
turn of the prosecuting attorney to
examine him he commenced as fol-
lows: "You are the defendant in this
case, are you not!"
"Oi am not"
us your name Dennis McCaslin!"
at Is not"
did you on the Fourth Of July"
"Oi did not"
well, Just hold on, Mr.. McCaslin,
till finish my question"
"Phat's the use av waitin'? OF know
what yez are goin' to ask"
BY the court: Don't answer, Mr..
McCaslin, till the county attorney has
finished his question"
"All right, jo'.dge. Let him fire
away"
Did you, Mr.. McCaslin. on the
Fourth day of July, at the town OF
Scipio in the county Of Franklin, and
state OF Kansas, sell twelve bottles OF
beer?"
"Oi did not. How the HI could
Oh have sold twelve bottles whin OF
only tuck doom tin bottles and Oi
brought back two wild me whin !
came homer"
THAT is sufficient" said the court.
''your fine will be $780,"
"Hould on, joodge," said McCaslin,
-'ain't you goin' to give me amy
trial?"
why. Mr.. McCaslin," said the
court, you have already testified to
your guilt"
THAT may be thrue, yer honor, but
/ want to call your. attintion to this
Illegent array av witnesses who ARE
prisint to testify that I didn't sell q
drop. / propose to prove me own In.
nocence. yer honor, by a preponder-
ance av Evidence" City Jour.
nal.
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Not Even "Fonetlc."

"Tim," inquired Mr.. Riley, glanclns
up over the door Of the postolhce'
what Is the meanin' of thin letters
'MDCCCXCVIII?'
"They mean eighteen hundred al
ninety-eight!
Tim, don't it sthrike you thot they
re carryin' this spellin' reform GU
toirely too far?"-Youth's Companion
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Two things have recently stirred
Chicago. First, the meeting of the
Business League, and secondly, the
generous gift to Negro education on
the part of julius Rosenwald. In
some publications the gift of Mr.. Ro-
senwald to Negro education has been
misunderstood, 1t has been stated by
several papers that this gift of $4,000
goes to Tuskegee, which is denied.
The money>is simply placed into the
hands of Booker T. Washington to be
distributed as he deems wise among
the smaller schools of the south.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
Won't Do!
The craftsman was sore.

The craftsman was sore.
III Whats the matter with my plans
for the new street cars?' he de-
manded.
Matter" 'growled the magnate.
"Why, you've made the cross seats
large enough for two to sit comfort
ably! Cut 'em down three inches,
and slope 'em SO that the outside pas.
senger'll slip off-and don't ever again
start anything new on this company"
Baltimore Evening Sun.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

counts of the ALL
nents of the Rus
sian empress. The
X u 8 S ian press,
even now that
there Is supposed
to be no censor
ship in Russia. Is
forbidden to print
anything concern
ing the imperial
family aside from
the official re-
ports distributed
by the official
news bure q u.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

n q r d (Beatr1ce
Mills of New
York; at Forbes
House, and also
lunches occasion
ally with Mrs. An
thony Drexel, is
given to using
English 81 a n 6
with most anus
ing effect. On ar
irving for lunch
con at a time
when after a hot
spell there was a
sudden cold, wet
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Il rom the various ITdRmeilldIy AoPoA W
it has become known that the Czarina,
who had come to Russia with lofty
ideals and liberal western education
Is an invalid and q martyr. alone IN
the palace OF the Gear. misunderstood
and tormented with melancholy and
fear
Now a chronicler, Intimately famil
lar with the home life OF the Russian
Gar, has described vividly the suffer
ings Of the woman who had hoped to
reform the Russian Gear.
Princess Alice of Hesse-Darmstadt
according to the biographer OF the
Czarina, lived amid ideal and idyllie
surroundings throughout her child
hood. When the princess became the
Czarina OF Russia she came to the
Russian land at time when the peo
pie, exhausted by the burden Of abso
lutism, were returning from the III
neral of Alexander III. and were hope
fully waiting for q more merciful
reign on the part Of tho new Car
Nicholas, who was reported at that
time to be liberal.
The first day Of the new reign was
marked by the Khodinka tragedy
when thousands of people lost their
lives amid the festivities. The tragedy
made profound impression upon the
Czarina. 1t seemed to her forebod
ing of terrible future.
One evening while she was at work
in her study the Car entered. BY his
voice she knew that he was in hap
by frame of mind.
well, my DEAR" he said, "let me
SEQ how gifted people create their
heavenly works"
1.-THE things I am writing now dc
not .atisfy me. either in contents OF
in FORM" she said.
Never mind. Read anything you
like, anything you consider your best,
asked the Gear.
II like most of my work at the time
/ am writing It," answered the en-
press, but after a while l feel disil
lusioned."
well, read me some of your
poems," begged the Car. Il luxe
poems when there is soul In them"
He took up one of her notebooks
and looked at the empress.
Then he read aloud:
I'm the soul of every human being
there is chaos in which all things are
justified, good and evil and mercy and
cruelty"
That's pretty good" commented
the Car. He went on reading:
III we had enough courage we
could have liberated ourselves and
others from many vices, and we could
have become as pure as children"
DO you know" remarked the Car
II prefer poems. You see feel some
what tired and 1t is rather difficult tc
digest these heavy thoughts. Poetry
is different-it is like music-Tra-ta
ta-ta-ta-ta-ta!"
The empress showed him seine OF
her poems. In one OF her lines she
expressed a doubt that their life could
continue long without change. The
emperor paused. He was displeased
and angry.
well, that is my opinion" remark
ed the empress.
Then you do not have sufficient
self-respect!" he cried. THAT is,
meant to say, you are too exacting. In
other words, you must not forget that
THAT you-that we. Do you under
stand me?"
The empress shuddered nervously
The Gear flung the book aside and
rose. He left the room after quar-
rel. She remained alone for long
time. And it was rumored in the pal
ace that she was then planning to
commit suicide.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

cred herself with
political and phil
anthropic glory BY
carrying to q
successful issue a
difficult mission
in Morocco. In
trusted to her by
the ministry OF
foreign affairs and
the ministery OF
agriculture. .
Nine. Du Cast
Is the tallest and
one of the rich.
est and most &C
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
Opened II Himself.

Senior Gonzales Cara, under secre-
tary of the interior of Mexico, is a
matter-offact man who has the habit
of holding his mouth open.
The other day Secretary Of the In.
terror Gonzales walked into Garza's Of
fee and exclaimed: "Old chap, you
have your mouth open!"
Il know it." replied Cara, not look
ing up from his writing, Il opened it
myself this morning."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
A Turner.

3 Mrs. Willis-Is your husband Of q
literary turn of mind? .t.-
Mrs. Gillis-Yes. Whenever an iGca
turns up, he turns 1t over in his mind.
turns It out AZ story, turns 1t In
to an editor, who turns around and
turns It down.-Puck.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

the simplicity Of
life of the Swed-
ish royal family
came as a revela-
ton. Yet, while
their habits are
democratic, they
are all imbued
with enthusiasm
for the army, and
all ARE attached
to one or more
regiments.
The queen her.
self sets the ex.
~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
Good Chance.

40 you swear" said the counsel,
t.that you VIII tell the truth, the
whole truth and"
ooh, how lovely" the fair witness
interrupted. "SEall ! be allowed to
talk all the afternoon II ! want tor
STRAY Stories.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

II a man cares for his friends, as
much as they care for him, believe
him; but when he thinks they care
more for him, he's only fooling him
self.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
Time to Be Silent.

Especially when there Is excite
ment rife in a community hold your
tongue. The time is ripe for scan.
dial; every one talks, equally every
one repeats, and the simplest remark
is distorted out Of all semblance OF
truth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
Removing Wine Stains.

When wine has been, spilled upon
the tablec!oth sprinkle 1t with salt
until 1t is possible to take out the
stain. When the cloth has been re-
moved pour boiling water through
the stain until Il has disappeared.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Excess of passion and the force Of
love-arguments than which there can
be none more powerful oft assuage the
irritation of woman's mind.-Titus
Liv1us. s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

The states of Queensland and New
South Wales, Australia, are giving
very considerable attention to gov
eminent irrigation, mainly by means
of artesian wells.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Advices from Paris, France, state
that the idea of making up for the nu.
merical inferiority OF the annual
French CONSUMPTION contingent for the
army, as compared with that OF Ger
many, by redrafting corps OF black
troops drawn from French West Africa
INTO the Continental forces has long
seon preached. 1t will not meet with
acceptance yet awhile. But every.
aow and then the campaign In favor
If the scheme Is pushed step for.
ward. Thus. the governor OF French
West Africa. having been asked by
he war ONCE for 5000 black troops
Tor Morocco, cabled within forty-e!ght
hours undertaking to supply the re-
quired contingent In six months time.
On the other hand, permanent force
Of native troops Is being organized IN
the colony, whence reinforcements can
be drawn when wanted. LIE Matin
takes these arrangements as text
to argue In favor OF the regular en-
ployment of black troops. BY the new
Of the latter under arms. BY 1914 the
force will fall little short OF 10000.
That is the strength of an army corps,
and France will thus possess twenty.
one, instead of twenty, army corps"
Tie Twenty.first Army Corps. il EN-.
ployed in time of war, must necessar.
lily be employed on the European Con-
tinent. Any scheme for drafting it
Into Algeria, to enable the French
troops stationed there to be available
elsewhere, would arouse the Arab popu.
iation to revolt. VIII European opin-
ion ever stomach the employment Of
black troops in European warfare?
Perhaps, If pressed by superior num-
bers, France would override European
opinion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

From a standpoint of interesting
clinics, instructive papers, attendance,
entertainment and enthusiasm, the
fourteenth annual season OF the Ma
tional Medical association, held at
Tuskegee institute, was the most sue
cessful In the associations history.
One Of the features of the session was
the daily clinics, 499 persons going to
the institutes hospital for medical and
surgical attention in four days.
The news that the leading colored
physicians and surgeons of the coun-
try would gather at Tuskegee In an
nual session and conduct daily clinics
led to one of the most extraordinary
scenes ever witnessed at far-famed
Tuskegee. For miles around negroes
who had been .uffering with some af-
Fiction for months, and in some cases
years, hied themselves to the institute
to put themselves under the examina-
ton of doctors. The physicians were
deeply touched by the pathetic appeal
for medical aid, and quite often did
the patient leave the hospital greatly
benefited by his visit. Some crippled
and inf1rm walked from sixteen to
eighteen miles to Tuskegee institute
while others drove a distance of thirty
miles. Nashville was chosen as the
next place of meeting and DR.. ]. A.
Kenney of Tuskegee institute, was
elected president at the annual cleo
ton Of officers, which resulted as fol-
lows: J. A. Kenney, M. D., Tuskegee
institute, president; D. A. Ferguson.
D. D. s., Richmond, Va, vice-presi-
dent; DR.. c. A. Wilkerson, Mobile,
Ala, second vice-president; DR.. ]. H.
Levy, Florence, s. c., treasurer; DR..
w. G. Alexander, Orange, N. j., Sec
rotary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
And Neither Mean Anything.

And Neither Mean Anything.
A woman is always fond Of talking
about what she would do II she were
man, while a man contents himself
about talking about what he wouldn's
do II he were q womAA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Alpine glaciers are receding and
some of them are disappearing entire
ly. Some attribute this action to the
boring of tunnels and building OF
mountain railways. .@ s..-i..r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

The reason why 80 few women are
touched by friendship 10 that they
md 1t dull when they have expert
enced love. Francois De La. Roche
loucauld. III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
8itterneSS.

Chicago is to have a magazine de.
voted exclusively to verse. We don't
know where 1t will find the poets, for
the other magazines seem to be un-
able to locate any.--Philadelphia Rec.
ord
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
one or the Other.

Caller (admiring picture)-Thic
1sn't family portrait, is 1t?
mrs. Struckitt. Ritch-O, dear, no;
that's either Dante or George Eliot,
but / always forget which.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Edna G.. Weaver, twenty years DID,
who took examination for seven diff
ferent civil service positions open to
women at Kansas City, holds first
place in six of them and second place
in the other
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

There is one thing that people
won't stand in any man, and that is
for him to feel that he is "above
them"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04

Some big niggers satisfy their con-
sciences by merely talking for race
enterprises. They spend their money
elsewhere.-Old Hickory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
SLANG OF A QUEEN
SHOCKS THE NOBILITY

Queen Amelie of Portugal, who fire.
quently visits the Countess of Ora
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-04
Auto Exports LARGE,

About 10000 automobiles was tho
export record of the United States
during the six months Of the present
year. With the accessories and parts
this means $12,00O,000.