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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
ROCK ISLAND ROAD OFFICES
General Manager Whittenton Of Chi.
eaqo viii Move to Des Moines
With Force Of Employees.

Des Moines, March 15.--Oficial an
nouncement that the operating de-
partment of the First district of the
Rock Island road will be moved from
Chicago to Des Moines in the near
future was made today by J. L. Par
rish, attorney for the Rock Island
lines Of Iowa. The change in the To-
cation of the offices is due to the
fact that Des Moines is in the center
Of the First district, which includes
the lines in Iowa, Illinois, Missouri,
Minnesota and South Dakota. With
the completion of the line from st.
Paul to Kansas City, Des Moines will
be the geographical center Of the dis
trict and the affairs can be more easi-
" handled from this city than from
Chicago The OFFICES Of General Man
ager W. M. Whittenton, now at Chi
cago, will be moved to Des Moines.
From the Des Moines Office $500
miles of the system will be managed.
Forty office employees and their fam
ilies will come to Des Moines as
result Of the removal of the offices
Of the general manager from Chica-.
80 to Des Moines, according to, Mr..
Whittenton. =.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
MAKING LEADED GLASS AT HOME

If you have a mechanical turn of
mind, clear eye and steady fingers,
combined with an infinite capacity for
taking pains, 1t is quite possible to
make loaded glass windows or doors
at home. The diamond.shaped and
the long pointed panels are the most
popular designs and the simplest.
Whether you desire to make hall
window or doors for the bookcase or
china closet, you must first measure
the space you wish to fill with piece
of paper. This serves as a pattern on
which are drawn, with the utmost &C.
curacy, the diamond shapes, one-six-
tween the shapes for lead. The sheet
of glass is then cut intoa diamonds
with glass cutter. If you have not
sure hand, it were better to have a
glazier do this for you.
The lead Is pliable and bought in
strings, six feet long, at the hardware
shop, where may also be obtained the
solder and the soldering iron. This
lead is grooved on either side, into
which the glass fits. The lead is fit
ted around the diamond shape, cutting
and mitering 1t at each corner, where
1t is then soldered. When the piece
Of glass has been enclosed in it's
frame. some thin cement should be
laid along the edge of the lead SO ais
to hold lead and glass firmly together.
Now you have one pane completed
with which to start. The rest Of the
work consists in fitting in diamond
after diamond, according to the paper
pattern. Heat the soldering iron in
the fire or In the strong fame of gas
stove. AS the lead is pliable it will
be necessary to have an iron brace
or two fastened across the inside Of
the door to make It firm. When the
work Is finished 1t is all bound by a
heavier piece OF lead and It fl ready
to be tackled or cemented to the wood
en- frame. #,a H. = #l. w.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
MINERS WILL QUIT
Walk Out Voted For March 81
By District No. 10
aIe ROW OVER CREDENTIALS
,r+ino From Usual Custom Reso-
lution Does Not Provide For Pro-
lection Of Mines from Damage
During the Suspension.

nos Mones, March 15.-At the first
sion of the United Mine Workers
America, district No, 10, yester-
=. afternoon resolution was
a sdonted and incorporated with 9TH
-, that, "all men and boys under
No jurisdiction Of district Is should
soosa work on March 81"
Here was another phase which had
naver been brought to such a con-
rsnton. At all times in the past the
nrion has allowed enough men to re-
main on duty to see that the mine
xss not damaged in any way during
suspension. This will put a new
rbase on the mining situation in the
district if it passes the convention.
There are those both opposed and in
favor Of, such action. That there
viii be a suspension is a conceded
fact but the length of the suspen-
sion will depend largely on the &C.
ton taken at this convention.
Last night it seemed to be the
consensus Of opinion that the miners
would not resort to leaving the oper-
,tors without any protection, but
would modify the resolution so that
It would give a better chance for
both to get together on a contract at
the time stated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
WIT and HuMoR
HE CONSULTED THE DICTIONARY.

Franklin Matthews represented a
newspaper during the Russo-Japanese
war, and one day succeeded In break
ing through that remarkable hedge OF
news censorship and reaching Field
Marshal Oyama The Interview was
brief but extremely courteous. and the
jubilant correspondent hurried back
to prepare the story for his paper. In
the course of 1t he used this express
sion: Marshal Oyama is a brick?"
The letter was duly passed along to
the official translator, and presently
Captain Kanaka of the marshals per-
sonal staff. called upon the correspon-
dent. .Egs Y
Marshal Oyama presents his COM
pliments," said the captain, suavely.
land regrets to inform the esteemed
correspondent that his honorable let
ter can not be forwarded as written"
"Why, what's wrong with it?' cried
the amazed war scribe.
Captain Kanaka explained with po-
lite gravity.
"Marshal Oyama." he said, objects
to having the great American public
regard him as baked mud"
For that is what the extremely lit
eral translator had made OF brick.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15

tton that Is sending out every year an
increasing number Of usss''l men and
women to serve their race their
country.
1T is interesting to note to what
extent our people In Washington sup
port and attend churches. At least
$4,000 every year goes into the sup
port Of these churches. In your
schools and In your churches am
glad to say you set an example that
the rest Of our people throughout
this country would do well to follow,
repeat, it is largely through the
work OF the secret organizations such
as you represent and of the churches
that che unfortunate of our race are
not In any large degree dependent
upon the charity of the public. @
Should Not Be Discouraged.
Lastly, do not become discouraged
as race. Do not emphasize over.
much your wrongs and your diff, cul-
ties. While we should not seek to
hide injustice, it does not pay to ad-
vertise it overmuch. In the last
analysts, what this country respects
and honors in the case of a race or an
individual or the race that succeeds
is going to be honored, is going to be
rewarded regardless of the color Of
the skin
Notwithstanding many difficulties
in the southern states our brethren
are going forward. They have not time
to complain about difficulties or In
justices. They are more interested in
success than they are in finding fault.
The figures which have recently come
out from the census Office show that
in Virginia, for example, within the
last ten years the negro has bought
1000 additional farms; in Tennessee
he has bod yht 1000 additional farms;
in Arkansas, 10000; in Alabama, 49,
900; in Mississippi, $4,000, and in
Georgia, $4,000. A race that can make
such progress as these figures indi-
cate-is a race which If 1t is patient, If
it is levelheaded and persistent will
in the long run win confidence and
the respect Of all classes. white and
black, north and south"
After the church meeting DR.. Wash
ington was the guest of the Mu-So-Lit
club at the Lincoln Douglass celebra-
ton at Fourteenth and U streets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
AN OLD FRIEND.

A private soldier once rendered
some slight service to the first Ma
poleon. - $3.50
THANK you. captain said the En-
peror, carelessly.
"In what regiment, sire?" was the
instant response Of the quick-witted
private.
In my guards" replied the Emper-
or, pleased with the mans ready re-
tort. -. 49,,
This incident, with appropriate va
riations, also happened to Genghis
Chan, Ivan the Terrible, Attila, Gus
tavus Adolphus, Louis XIV, Charlie.
magne, Alexander, King Alfred,
Xerxes, Richard the Lion-Hearted and
Henry Of Navarre.-success Maya
zine. .e, .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE.

Boston, Mass.-The local Negro Bus
mess league had red letter night
Wednesday Of last week. There were
about forty present, and program
was arranged which gaze number
of men opportunity to tell about the
successes they had attained in bust
ness. The stories related by many OF
the men were remarkable, and dur
ing the course of the evening the en-
thusiasm reached high pitch. DR..
Booker T. Washington, the president
of the National Negro Business
league, was present as the special
guest of the occasion, and delivered a
stirring address. The local league is
planning for much work during the
present winter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
POOLING HIMSELF.

John H. Finley, president of the Col.
lege OF the City Of New York, was
talking tosa group of Librarians at the
state library convention.
TOO many books at the present
time" he said, ARE written, solely to
sell. Their authors try to make us
think they are producing literature.
but they can't fool US. They only
fool themselves. These men would
just put a little more sincerity into
their work; but. as 1t is, they remind
me Of Jake McMasters. -
y "'You're workin' very hard today,
Jake, me son. said friend. How
many, hods o. mortar, in the name OF
heaven, have We carried up that lad
der since startin' time? I......
"'Hush, me lad said Jake, with q
wink. I'm foolin' the boss. I've car
ried the same hodful up and down all
day, and he thinks I'm workin'.'"-
Pittsburg Dispatch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
SUGGESTIONS FOR LOCAL
\ NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUES

l. Be sure that your league has
meeting at least once a month, or
oftener, If possible.
2. Have a definite program ar
ranged for each meeting. -
3. Do not waste time in discus
sion of points of order, or as to who
shall occupy this or that Office. 49,.
4. Contemplate directing the atten-
ton of the league on something that
is progressive and constructive-some-
thing that will help the whole COM
munity, instead Of general discussion.
81 Wherever possible, get leading
white business men to speak to the
league.
6. Consider what new business en-
terprise can be started in your COM
munity
Z. How can present business enter
prises be strengthened and improved?
s. Remember that, in most cases,
the Local Negro Business league is
the chamber Of commerce, or board
of trade for your community, so far
as the negro race is concerned.
9. 1t is good plan to go into the
poorest sections of your community,
into every outlying district, and hold
meetings in business houses, church
es, etc., something after the manner
that the New Orleans Business league
has done.
10. Do not neglect to get hold of
Nd IN thu uuool1 inonn c niannnS
man or woman engaged in business.
II. If your community has not a
negro bank, is 1t not we'll for the
business league to consider the ad-
visibility of encouraging the starting
Of such an enterprise?
IL. Begin now to prepare for the
meeting of the National Negro Bust
ness league in Chicago, August, 1912.
Is. Cooperate with all other local
organizations in every effort to secure
from the local government better
school facilities, hospitals, libraries,
street and police service. ~.
A. Where practicable, make the
business league an organization to
promot local Improvements of every
kind. = .
Is. If possible secure the cooper
alton Of churches and newspapers in
bringing before our people the neces-
sity of taking advantage of our bust
ness and economic opportunities.
16. State organizations should keep
before the people, through the press
and through public addresses, such
matters as appear in the daily news
papers or magazines, and likely to in
terest and instruct our people along
business lines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
STAND PART IN DAMAGE SUITS.
Threshers' Association Vote to Pro-
teet Members In Cases Growing
Out Of Machinery Movement. -

Des Moines, March 15.-The thresh.
ers' convention voted to assume one
third of the expense If a member of
the Iowa association becomes de.
fendant in a damage suit growing out
Of the movement of threshing machin-
cry over bridges, culverts, highways
and other public property. Some OF
the members were in favor of rails
ing the responsibility of the associa-
ton to one-half the cost of the suit.
1t was decided to increase the amount
at the next annual convention If this
course is deemed wise. 20
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
NEW JERSEY MEASUREMENTS.


1.-THE wilds of New Jersey said
Frank Malone, reward the explorer
well. If they who sojourn at Atlantic
City or Long Branch would but pene-
trate into the wilds, they would SEQ
and hear many interesting things.
take, for example. the measure
ment of distance. once asked the
keeper of the general store in New
Jersey village choked with sand how
far it was to Skeeter Swamp.
"'Skeeter Swamp said the store
keeper. Well would say Skeeter
Swamp was bout two whoops from
here-or mebbe two whoops and
holler'
II asked a man in Skeeter Swamp
how far Flytown was. The man
shifted his auid to the left cheek and
replied: --.
"Flytown, stranger. is about three
chaws to the south-unless ye're a
fast chawer. Then I'd say 1t was
about three chaws and half" VI s...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
JEWEL AMuLETs.

Among the curious superstitions con-
nected with precious stones is that
cherished in Burma concerning the
cat's-eye. which Is supposed to secure
invulnerability in war. MI
The very water in which such gems
as diamonds, pearls, topaz. sapphires,
amethysts and emeralds are immersed
is drunk to secure immunity from all
evil. tr..3 n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
. Z TIE DEs MONIES oRpHEum. "

\ y ~ DEs MONIES oRPHEuM.
ninn N.Y. Young Women trained to the
81. ~ 70 the physical arts Of fenc.
2th ~ p NJ l1s az and wrestling will furnish
Thai. auiine attraction this week.
.eha,s ski a is said to rival that Of
Rhn,a pions along these lines and is a
Ano.s some exhibition throughout.
a., suer feature that will excite won.
napi,,, Ll.tle Lord Robert. This tiny
sold ~ = y q inches high, % years
IN ds, ,u weighs Is pounds, is perfect
icnal,,, loped and has pleasing per-.
sleatu,s. 4 number Of other clever
Ss complete tie bill. - :l
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
Or. EDWARD ". BlYOEA DEAD
EDUCATOR AND DIPLOMAT Elk.
PiRES AT THE AGE OF 70 YEARS
-REPRESENTED LIBERIA IN
MANY OFFICIAL CAPACITIES
ENJOYED FRIENDSHIP OF "A.
NOUS MEN. .gEt

In the death of DR.. Edward Wilmot
Blyden, educator and diplomat, which
occurred at Sierra Leone, West Coast
Africa, the negro race loses one OF it's
foremost scholars and Liberia its
most widely known citizen. DR.. Bly,
den was seventy-nine years old at
his death. He was born in the Danish
island of st. Thomas in the West In
dies on August 8, 1882, and was bap-
tized as a member Of the Dutch Re-
formed church, to which his parents,
who were Of pure negro stock, be-
longed. ~.
When eighteen years old he came to
the United States to enter an Ameri-
can college. but every college refused
to act favorably on his application for
admission, and in 1850 he sailed for
LIBERIA entering the Alexander high
school at Monrovia two years later.
While at the Alexander high school
he took course in mathematics and
classics, becoming teacher Of the
school in 1855 In 1861 he was ap-
pointed a professor of languages in
Liberia college, which had just been
established, and made an enviable
reputation. Five years later he took
leave of absence and visited Egypt
and Palestine, and while on his trip
improved his knowledge Of Arabic.
Returning to Liberia, DR.. Blyden re-
sumed his duties at Liberia college
until 1871, when he resigned and
visited Europe. About this time he
was appointed by the British govern
ment as diplomatic agent to make
treaties with the Mohammedan and
pagan chiefs of the interior tribes of
Africa. He completed his work in
three years time and then took
charge of the Alexander high school.
In 1877 DR.. Blyden was appointed
Minister Plenipotentiary by the Ii
berian government to Great Britain,
serving three years, and upon return
ing to the black republic was made
president of Liberia college. In 1884
Dr.. Blyden resigned as the head of
the college and took up independent
educational work among the Moham-
medans at Sierra Leone. He was ap-
pointed Liberian representative at the
court OF st. James in 1892. He was
secretary of state and secretary Of the
interior in Liberia, and in 1862 visited
the United States as commissioner
from the Liberian government.
DR.. Blyden was an authority on Ara
bic, and also spoke French, German,
Italian, Spanish, Hebrew, Greek and
Latin. He was author c several books,
and in 1863 after the publication of
his work on Liberia he received the
honorary degree Of A. M. from Hamil'
ton college. In 1870 Lafayette col.
lege conferred on him the degree OF
D. D. He was elected corresponding
and honorary member of the Society
of Sciences and Letters Of Benai, and
was member of the Anthenaeum
club Of London. The deceased was
intimately acquainted with Lord Sails.
bury, Charles Dickens, Charles Sum-
ner and the Earl of Derby, and was
a personal friend Of Gladstone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
NOT TOO ENTHUSIASTIC.

Sandy was an elder in the church,
and truly pious MN. He had an
eye for beauty and q love for it, but
he married Tina because he knew she
would make him an excellent wife.
IT suppose Tina is handsome lass?
said sandy's cousin, who met him in
Glasgow not long after the marriage,
and had never seen the bride. II ken
we've guide taste, Sandy"
"Aweel," said the bridegroom, eau
tiously, she's the Lords handiwork,
Tammas. I'm mo- prepared to say she
is his masterpiece. Youths Compan-
ion. t." 81" VII.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
LOGICAL THEOLOGY.

h A negro known as "One-Eyed" Wal
ling was, and probably Is now, a
preacher in Virginia. His ideas OF
theology and human nature were often
very original, as the following anec-
dote may prove. a 2as . {.
A gentleman thus accosted the old
preacher on Sunday: VI
.Walling, i understand you believe
every woman has seven devils Now
how can you prove that. I'd like to
know r. : ;Es83;ay w VI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
NOT A REAL CONDUCTOR.

Sousa nearly always wears his
bandmaster's uniform when he goes
out walking, and Cd one occasion this
habit of his led to certain curious
mistake. He was standing on rail-
way station platform when lady APP
preached him and asked him when the
next train was due to start
II am very sorry, madam" hfnsy az
piled, but do not know To elimi
"Then why don't you know Il,
asked angrily. cycling his uniform.
Surely, you are conductor, aren't
you?" e..~' g....... 80. ..-.,.. n
'Yes," replied Sousa, quietly, but
only of brass band!" '.a.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
Cigarettes Are Fatal.

Dubuque, March 15.-A post-mort-
EN- examination on the body Of the
late Samuel Josephs, who died under
peculiar circumstances, after having
charged his cousin, Ollie Faleen, with
having placed poison in some cough
syrup, revealed the man came to his
S .Ia from nicotine poisoning, he
having been an inWeterate cigarette
smoker.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
NOT so BAD.

II went home to my aunt's the
other day and asked for some lunch.
as was, hungry, and she gave me
the cold shoulder
How unkind Of her." ,e-,s5s 4 s
mot at all. She knows like Il
that way" Ta haas.- ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
SOME SATISFACTION.

Her mother wanted her to marry
duke, didn't she?" Z
YES"
And she married a factory super
intendent?"
YES"
Then it wasn't satisfactory at all,
was it,"
Pm not sure. Her daughters hus-
band can buy out three dukes and his
wife's diamonds are bigger than those
Of any duchess!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
UNFORESEEN RESULT.

i notice that you courteously re-
frain from mentioning the name OF
your political rival in any OF your
speeches" .. g &
II can't say my practice in that re-
spect is so much a matter of courtesy
as of prudence. | ohce started in to
denounce a rival, but as soon as l
mentioned his name the audience
burst into deafening and continuous
applause" -G7. - 4Eit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
commentaries.

II don't think I'll 60 to any more
of my wife's parties" said Mr.. Cum
rox. -r
Don't you enjoy YOURSELF" ...4i
eyes. Only someone always mis-
takes me for one of the guests and
starts in making remarks about how
] made my money."-Washingto Star.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
Brings $4,000 suit.

preston, March 15.-Mrs. Alice Dix
.on Lowther created a sensation here
'o'day when she brought a damage
sult IN the district court for $4,000
agalnst John W.. Lowther and wife,
parents of her husband, whom she
says have alienated the affections of
her spouse.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
As USUAL.

~ Bacon-Hear your friend went into
the bee business last summer.
Egbert-He did. e., a.4s-..55aa5s sl
Bacon-What luck? ..>
Egbert-Oh, just his usual luck. He
got stung. ~ ~, ~ as.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
PRETTY MANNERS.

Having pretty manners helps little
girl, but all q little boy gets out OF
pretty manners 10 to have the other
boys call him Sissy. Atchison
Globe. III
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
Passed Worthle..' Check.

\ rassed Worthless Check. !
.eston, March 15.-Onticers with
.ants are looking for E. P. Cole
fo.sa granger charged with passing
~ sed draft on a local bank bearing
M lame OF President Ralph Gill, OF
~ local business college. " >
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
THE THING TO DO.

what do you do when number
of men in baseball game die on the
bases?" r........ ..sss
III it's the home team, you bury
the subject" 2s In 9I.y NJ i2 2,#
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
DRASTIC MEASURES.

II am going to take legal steps
about that torn book. al3 q sss
What kind Of steps Il.
II am going to have It bound ovss
to keep the piece" s3s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15

II well, sab, did you ever read in the
Bible how de seben debbles were cast
out er Mary Magdalen" A. ~a
V ooh, yes, I've heard Of that; but
what does that prove" b
did you ebber hear Of 'em bein'
cast out Of any odder woman, sah?"
mo, II never did" N
well, den, sab, de odders has sure
got 'em yit!"-Y outh''s Companion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
PHYSICAL DEMONSTRATION,

"The English carry their reputation
as a physical nation into their poll
tics" ."...--
How so?" VS.:
Because they use party whip
when they want to. beat their OPP
ponents."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
OBJECTION REMOVED.

"I'd buy car If 1t weren't for one
thing" fsz .4 sFa3,r y N. \.
What Is it," 81.
Having to look out for the other
fellow" 8. y.
"But If you had ctr the other fell
low would have to look out for you
also" 51T.e = M. # OH II
Gee! never thoughtSof that! iii
buy one" Judge. II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
IN THE BACKGROUND.

Are you a candidate?"
my future is in the hands Of my
friends. But am taking care to show
them how to play their hands. -
Washington Star. @I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-03-15
A PHILOSOPHER.

Our idea Of aNphilosopher is one who
is content to sit around all day and
seine his whiskers with his fingers
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