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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
THOMAS MOTT osBoRNE's WEEK IN PRISON

abolish the cells and batter down the
grim barriers which now separate
from their fellow men those who have
been found guilty Of infractions OF the
law. He would throw away the
shackles, turn the transgressor from
the evil OF his ways by providing him
diversive literature. plenty OF good
food and raiment, cards and mando-
Inns and the general paraphernalia OK
refinement. t, gs.a Esv
Those who are close to Mr.. o.
borne and have been cognizant OF his
views for years say that he would
go even further. They are suggest
Ing that before many days Mr.. Os-
borne will be giving at his own home
extensive house parties to groups OF
convicts whose time Is up. 1t Is .
luxurious mansion. filed with rich fur
niture, rare paintings and books and
all the appurtenances OF a habitation
appropriate to a gentleman OF taste
and wealth. There are musical lnstru-
ments in every room, the former may
or and public service commissioner
priding himself specially on his music
al accomplishments.
1t was, whispered around the prison
that In the brief interval between sup
per and the extinguishing Of lights Mr.:
Osborne was uplifting his less favored
brothers through the medium OF man
dolin recitals, and that he offered 20
give them lessons. That could not
be confirmed; but it is known that q
convict occupying cell very near
to that of Mr.. Osborne is an expert
mandolinist. A reasonable amount
of music during the period is per
mitted by the rules.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
How 1t HSopened.

Small Justin rushed to his mother
in deplorable condition, but sternly
repudiated pity or even sympathy.
PLASTER me up! Plaster me up!'
he exclaimed joyously. me an Reds
been fightin' and wanter go an play
with him."
Mother was too wise to ask the
name Of the victor, but she could not
resist the desire to know the cause of
the trouble.
What was the disagreement about
JUSTINE" she inquired presently.
Justin considered for several mo.
ments before making frank and honest
reply.
We'll. mother, guess it was most
about me a-thinkin' I could lick Red
an Red a-thinkin' he could lick me-"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Novel SWeetmeat.

A certain young woman begins In
October to make some Of her Christ
mas candies, and they are delicious.
She fills the deep center Of soup
plate latter rubbing lightly with but
ter) with raspberry preserves-an-
other with strawberry, and several
with peach marmalade. These she
covers with clean paper and places
them in some safe place to dry. A.
ter six weeks she turns them out on
a clean plate, so that the under side
may dry, and leaves them until they
are firm enough to cut into squares
with a sharp knife.
After cutting If they are moist they
are allowed to dry little more, and
are then dipped in confectioners' SUI
gar and packed in tin boxes until 1t is
time to fill the Christmas boxes. when
they are mixed with other candies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Lives on Aims Of the Char'tao'e'


France possesses a genuine Oes &c.
poet in German Nouveau, 'lo,
friend Of Paul Verlaine, who mas pus
lished a number Of ballads anu .rs :"
nets over the pseudonym "Hum', ss,t
A selection of these issued III uo
form some years ago was very lawn :,
bly, received. In one of the no...s % Nv
his work the author was descrlouu >,
a. critic who knows him personan' a..
"a man soured by poverty VIM o.od
clineg to allow his lot to be bettessu
Nouveau lives at AK en- prov "s,s
mainly on the aims OF tne cna ~ Sun.
and is frequently to be seen ~ who
days amid the throng OF begga ndral-
line the approach to the ca'neul
London Chronicle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
WINS BRIDE AFTER SEVEN YEARS. W00ING

the Elkins Presbyterian church. stood
up at one end of the music room and
performed the ceremony with dis
patch.
II WILL" said BILLY" Hit, and add
ed In an undertone, "Of course l will
who wouldn't?" And he looked at
his watch. There were % minutes
for luncheon. then a dash for waiting
automobiles, whirl to the railroad
station-and Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Hit
stepped into their private car. the
Graceland, and started for 1.-The east"
When did Miss Elkins definitely
give up the duke and surrender to
BILLY" HIT? People at Elkins and
in Washington are trying to compute
the date by reading signs. For in
stance. it was in April last year that
Miss Elkins sent the duke a wonder
full photograph encased in specially
selected woods and mysterious col
lection of records made by her own
voice. 1t was supposed then that the
records were lined with love mes
aages and tender songs But were
they souvenirs? What did those rec
ords say?
Another sign" that friends are
reading now is the fact that last May
for the first time in her life Miss
Elkins actually asked newspaper pho
tographers to snapshot her. She
wanted all the papers to have good
pictures. 1t is believed that the en-.
gagement has existed for one or two
years.
Billy" Hit is William F. Hit, son
of the late Representative R. R. Hit
of Illinois.
Thus ends the last chapter In the
romance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
sawdust Newest Wound Dressing.

A new dressing for wounds IS car
ed s. r. C. 1t was invented by q
German surgeon named Hammer o.
Stuttgart, who explains its cabahsuc
name by saying the letters are ne
initials of the Latin words "scoO's
tosta cribrata," meaning roasted anu
sifted sawdust." And this is precise,
ly what S. T. c. is. Hardwood saw
dust is baked in furnace ana 'eea
passed through an exceedingly ulo
sieve, and the dust 'hus oDtalne" 'e
the new dressing.
S. T. G.. is said to lave remark 'p'0
absorbent properties ind DR.. Hahne.
publishes accounts Of many cures "
suppurating wounds ind ulcera1e' ~
sions effected with no other o'e''
ing. ..,a
The Japanese successfully uses
powdered charcoal and the asnes ",
rice straw as dressing for "o nam
during their war with Russia rvs w.
dered sugar and dried peat nave "''
been used for this purpose. \:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

and night he marched in the regular
convict lines, side by side with thugs,
thieves, slayers-the human rif-rah
that makes up the greater portion of
the 1880 convicts whom the Auburn
prison now holds.
Some of these convicts-about $50
Of them-are negroes and Mr.. Osborne
Is said to be Interested particularly
in them. His announced purpose was
to put himself by personal contact
into the psychological convict atti-
tude-"to turn his SOUL to the soul
Of his down-trodden brother.
The object of it all Mr.. Osborne has
explained to be an upheaval Of the
prison system. Mr.. Osborne would tear
up this system by the roots. He would
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Crab and Tomato Sandwich.

The bread should be toasted on the
outside and filled with a large slice
of ripe tomato Drowned In. butter or
broiled nicely. and either buttered
crab meat. or a soft shell crab fiat.
tened in a double broiler and done
over hot Goals, basting with butter.
Serve this sandwich hot. of course.
In restaurants when this is special
ty the crabs are first cooked a la
Creole-really smothered by steam
over a mixture Of condiments so that
the natural moisture and delicacy Of
flavor is preserved with the added
piquancy from the condiments. Ten
der.hearted people must forego this
delicacy after learning the real proc
ess and be content with more humane
methods.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21


worn fixed smile during all these
seven years, being sure that even II
the wonderful Miss Elkins did marry
the duke-which she seemed almost
certain to do-she would be happy.
And what Billy" Hit mostly wanted
was that she should be happy. He
had the friendliest feeling for his roy
al rival.
On the morning Of the marriage.
Miss Elkins and BILLY" Hit called
up their favorite friends and relatives
by telephone and invited them all to
"be sure and come for luncheon
very important"
And when the mystified guests were
all assembled, even the mother of the
bride being among those mystifed, the
Rev. Frederick H. Barron, pastor Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Queerest OF Trades.

Mr. Chesterton once wrote book
called 1.-The Club of Queer Trades"
One of the queerest trades in real life
is that of the elderly South London
man who stands daily at very con-
gested crossroad and assists children
over the thoroughfare. Some 16 years
ago he started this occupation out Of
sheer benevolence, and has been do
ing 1t ever since. The small sums and
the Christmas gifts he receives from
the parents Of the children serve to
exc out bis pension. &. Y. v $8,s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Cause and Effect

"1t Is very curious to me, M sns
s,,thers What a musical voice ma'
s Rr,ahteyes has, and yet , vhene svs
she speaks in French 1t . is . 1a'' that's
r r metallic" . ..yau 'u see,
o ea1p'I natural said R!ngo. you nv y
S Mrs Brighteyes learned French French III =
monograph, and she has ml s sor ac-
Intersections of the recoros -
nent."-Judge. .Es VA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Proved an Unsafe "Bank."

After secreting his gold and silver
in sacks of corn in his barns, a veal
thy landowner at Anglure-Sous- Dun.
Saone-et-Loire, France. forgetful of his
savings. recently sent the corn to the
village mill to be ground into flour.
The result was that all his treasure
was ground to powder. The man had
q profound mistrust Of banks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Sour Milk Douohnuts

Two eggs we'll beaten, add one cup
sugar. one cup Of sour milk one tea.
spoon Of soda in the milk to foam.
one teaspoon Of melted butter. lit
tie salt. nutmeg, and don't forget to
add a pinch of ginger to make them
light. Now slft in flour with one tea.
spoon baking powder. Mix soft as
can be handled. They are fine rolled
in sugar while hot &c." Vs."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

prove the young man where he Is de-
fective. Consequently, he does not
develop rapidly in languages because
most of his time is given over to the
study OF mathematics, branch Of
study in which he can never achieve
more than mediocrity.
"Is this wise?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Cress Salad.

Pick, wash and drain two heads let
tuce and break into pieces. mix with
some watercress, shredded celery and
a few leaves Of mint; put In salad
bowl, sprinkle with salt, pepper, sugar
and lemon juice, and pour over a salad,
dressing; garnish with slices Of bard.
boiled eggs and picked beet root
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Pineapple Tapioca.

Soak one cupful of pearl tapioca
over night.s In the morning drain and
put 1t in double boiler with one and
a half cupfuls hot water, one-third
tablespoonfuls Of salt, one cupful of
sugar, half can of shredded pineapple
and the Juice Of one lemon and one
large orange. Cook until clear; fold
in the stiffly beaten whites of two
eggs; cook two minutes longer and
serve cold, with or without cream. as
preferred.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Land In Bolivia.

In Bolivia all vacant land belongs
to the republic, and can be acquired
by purchase or lease, subject to spe-
cial regulations. The unit Of meas.
ure is an hectare, which is FAT acres.
Any one may acquire as much as
%, 900 hectares, paying cash al the
rate OF 10 cents per hectare for farm
ing and grazing lands. -zagaz
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
EscaIloped Apples.

Put a layer of bread crumbs in a
buttered baking dish, over this layer
or the apples CHARTERED. Sprinkle
with sugar. Add alternate layers OF
crumbs and fruit until the dish is
full, having a light layer of crumbs
for the top. Pour the lemon Juice
mixed with the grated rind and about
two tablespoons of water over all.
Bake until the apples are done in a
moderate oven. This can be served
with sauce or with cream, or just
as 1t Is,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Had the Last Word.

Two ladies, during friendly meet
ing on the street, got to quarrelins
about their ages, and used very strong
language toward each other. At last.
as If to end the dispute, one of them
turned away and said in very con-
ciliatory tone of voice: Let US not
quarrel over the matter any more. l,
at least, have not the heart to do It.
never knew who my mother was;
she deserted me when a baby and
who knows but that you may have
been the heartless parent?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

billy Hltt OF
Washington, who
has wooed her
steadily for seven
years, never los
ing faith even
when the king Of
Italy announced
that she was to
marry his cousin.
the duke of the
Abruzzi, and be-
come her royal
highness and pos
sess the toy king
dom Of Albania
for a golf links or
any other purpose
that might suit
her fancy.
ND;11,,p Hi%k hoo
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

ilton Lewis of ILL
nois, said:
Il will give you
an example to
show that a blind
following Of &C.
copied college
standards Is not
essential.
Suppose that a
young man 1s
wonderfully pro-
fcient in Ian
guages and woe
fully defective In
mathematics. Ac'
cording to the &C
copied training OF
the college, 1t Is
the duty Of the
instructor to i'm
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

woman VINO need
ed a position. The
woman's son was
his playmate. the
senator's 8 o n
pleaded, and her
husband W a 8
away in the south
west with tuber-
culosis. So elo-
quently did the
young orat or
plead that the
senator finally de-
cided to do what
he could to. aid
the woman.
He asked her to
call upon him. He
ascertained that
&ho ctnru Of her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

clan, traveller and
leading citizen OF
Auburn. served a
self-imposed SEN
tence In Auburn
IN. ~ prison.
He wore the gray
garb. ate the
same fare, and
was subjected to
the same rules
and discipline as
the same rules
and discipline as
the. real convicts.
He worked In the
basket shop, at
coal heaving, and
in various other
capacities. In the
morning, noon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Feared TO Lose Sawdust.

One day small Oscar was playing
with a doll and some Of the sawdust
leaked onto the floor. Soon after Os-
cars mother called him to her to trim
his finger nails and Oscar said: Don't
trim 50 short, for all the sawdust will
come out. A.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
coIored Eplaram,,,..

"A colored philosopher is reported to
have said, Life, my bredren. am
mostly made up Of prayin' for rain. and
then wishin' II would cl'ar. of. Pres.
byterian 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
Simple ENOUGH.

How does your husband account
for the high cost Of living?" Very
simply He just blameS me for 1t"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
More Teleph,lo,,ne troubles.

What! We can't hear what I'm say.
in? Well, thin, repeat what We didn't
hear an I'll tell it We again. - Punch
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21
SENATOR SHOOTS SON MASTER OF ELoQuENCE

ton at salary sufficient to keep her
and her son from want.
Some days later, in the morning
mail, came a letter for young Smoot,
and his fathers eyes saw a five-dollar
bill fall out.
He demanded the reason for such an
Enclosure, and, taking the letter, he
read deep expression Of thanks from
the woman, and at the end:
Enclosed find IS, instead of the 81
which my son promised you should
have if you obtained me the posi-
ton"
After the senator got through talk
ing with his young son the latter un-
derstood thoroughly that government
positions are not given, even to the
needy, on a commission basis. Need
less to add, the money was returned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

Asked to state his opinion on edu.
cational methods, Senator James Ham.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

Miss Katherine Elkins was married
at Elkins, w. Va, the other day to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

need and worthiness was true in all
particulars, and finally got her posi-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

Recently Senator Reed Shoots boy
came to him with a pitiful story Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

That American dancer who was
decorated by the kaiser did not
dance either the turkey trot or the
tango.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

gz. Daily Thought, y j must
The man that loves ana 80 B
sure do Well.-Pope .s.5 3s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-11-21

For seven days Thomas Mott o. I
borne, philanthropist. author, politi-
The Washington times., 1913-05-11
MISS ERWIN SILENT
ON F|ANCE'S DEATH
Fear of tuberculosis HInted
at as Possible Cause for
Navy Mans Suicide.

still denying herself to callers ana
shielded by her aunt, Miss HENRIETTA
Erwin. fiancee OF Lieut.. Richard HILL
who killed himself at Annapolis, Is
todav keeping secret any informa-
ticr she may have as to the reason
fer Hills shooting himself. Mrs.
Gordon has refused ali requests for
interviews with Miss Erwin.
Reports from Annapolis indicate
that fear or death from tuberculosis
may have been the cause of Lieuten-
ant HlIrs suicide. His acGuaintances
at Annapolis say that he had occa-
sionai melancholy spells, although.
since his return from the PhilippiE.
Islands. he had been cheerful most
OF the time. The coroner's examina
tion cid not disclose ery tubcrcular
ailmcnt
His friends refuse to accept the sui
eide theory, and point to the fact that
he changed his civilian dress for his
uniform after returning to Annapolis
from here.
1t became known TODAY. however.
that he purchased the revolver-a .3S-
calibre-directly after reaching An
ncpolis This fact is one of the chief
reasons in the coroner's decision tha [
the shooting was intentionalNand no;
an accident. as friends are alleging.
Lieutenant Hills brother. Edward c.
Hill. is expected from Fort Dodge.
Iowa. tomorrow to take charge of
| the funeral arrangements.
The Washington times., 1913-05-11
WARMER BREEzES TO
CONE THIS WEEK
Not Hot Wave, Just Some Real
SeasonabIe Weather, Is the
Federal Forecast.

Cool breezes that have made Panama
hats and peek-a-boo waists seem just
a little premature during he week just
finished will be more temperate after
today. according to the forecast of the
Weather Bureau here, which predicts a
rise in temperature along the ehtire At
lantic coast tomorrow. No hot wave
is expected. however. and it will PROB.
ably be several weeks before the fat
man begins to carry half dozen hand.
kerchiefs to mop up the sweat before Il
trickIes down and willis his collar.
Tuesday will find the temperature still
milder. a condition that will extend ovel
the lake region and the Ohio valley and
throughout the Southern Atlantic AM
Gulf States.
In the plateau region and the extreme
northwest the reverse is predicted, low
er Thermometers and a general fros'
being the indication for tomorrow night
and by the middle of the week it VII
be cooler in the plains, States and th'
upper Mississippi valley. The chang.
in temperature in these sections vii
be marked by frequent showers. thouSi
there will be but little precipitation
farther East. The latter part or tn,
week will be generally fair Throughout
the entire country. Thunder shower!
will occur in the South Atlantic ant
East Gulf States between now ans
Thursday. but will not extend vest o
the Mississippi river.
The Washington times., 1913-05-11
bill FORCES WILSON
TO NAME |NDORSERS
Minority Leader Mann Works
Coup by Getting Amendment
to Judgeship Measure.

President Wilson will be obliged to
take the public into his confidence when
he appoints an additions Judge for the
Eastern district OF Pennsylva MIA. e n
bill which passed the House late yester-
day becomes law. ConSressrian
Mann, the minority leader, put one
over by obtaining an amendment pro-
Viding that the President sha,. make
public the names Of the endorsers of
the successful applicant
The Mann amendment was fashioned
after the Cullop amendment. supported
by the House nearly two years ago.
when Republican President was in
the White House. The Culiop plan was
never enacted into law. but i: provided
for the publicity of the names of all
indorsers of appointces for the Federal
bench.
After filibustering for a time ayains,
the bill to give Pennsylvania an addi-
tional judge, Mr.. Mann dug up the Old
altered FORM 1t provides thai wheil
the President names an additional
Judge for the Eastern district of Penn
sylvania he shall make public the
names of the appointee's indorsers.
The action of the House, IL approved
in the Senate, means that. for the frs,
time in history. the Executive shall
! make known the sponsors for a man
named to wear the ermine. The Mann
$50 to Si. and even Mr.. Palmer. Demo
crat, who fathered the Pennsylvania
judgeship bill. was forced to smile as
the minority leader executed his coup
The Washington times., 1913-05-11
SUBMARINES PASS
/, EFFICIENCY TEST
aobiIization Of FIotiIla Is Car
ried Out in Manner Pleas
ing to the Navy.

The rapid-fire mobilization of the sub
marine fotilla at Newport and the dis
Ntch of the boats to the Norfolk Navy
Hards was merely planned as test Of
1iiciency and preparedness. according to
I, statement given out by Acting Secre-
:ary Of the Navy Roosevelt.
Reports from Newport of the secrecy
maintained in ordering the crews of the
submarines on board, and the prompt
,utting out to sea prompted all sorts of
cid rumors. The Navy Department
ook sufficient notice of these rumors to
asue a statement in connection with the
natter.
II was made plain that the maneuver
sss for the purpose Of testing the speed
sith which the crews of the submarines
,culd be gathered. got on board, and the
SoAts sent out to sea. Without any
,recious warning, emergency orders
we're issued from Washington directing
hat the Submarines be sent to sea with
he greatest possible speed The rap
dity with which the crews were gath.
Hed together, and the boats got under
ray. It - declared. is exceedingly graft
yin4 to the department.
Acting Secretary Roosevelt gave out
he following statement in this connec-
aon today:
sThe department is much pleased with
he ce1er1ty with which the submarines
cot away 1T Newport There is no hard
r test OF the general state of efficiency
"a the navy than an emergency order OF
:his kind sent out in times of peace
ghen no possible idea Of a hurry call te
aufy could be expected. The record
unada by the submarines is highly graft
0dnk. and shows q high state of efhci.
sneV nnd preparedness Is being main.
10 oubmarines were to be ordered Il
Noff6lk for certain repairs and altera'
lions, ana this opportunity was taken Il
teot their ability to get under way al
short notice"
The Washington times., 1913-05-11
Automobile Wrecked.

The automobile of DR.. William Wells.
Of 1161 First street northwest, was DAM
aged to the extent of $500 last night.
when 1t was struck by another machine
while in front of SIG Eighteenth street
northwest. The moving machine was a
Cadillac. but the number and the iden-
tity OF, the occupants are not known.
The Washington times., 1913-05-11
TIE VOTE TO COMPEL
NEW TOWN ELECTION
Washington People Are Married
in Maryland City-Two Wo-
men Succumb to Illness.

ROCKVILLE. Nd, May 1I.-Johnson
HELEN was reelected a member of tho
town council of Garrett Park. tins
county. at the annual town election
held 10 choose successors to Council
men HELEN and J. J.. Defandorf, but
the vote for the other place was tie
between Councilman Defandorf and "A.
S. Worthington, each receiving thirteen
votes. a new election will be held.