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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

spouse Of . we'll loved prince. she was
adopted into the nation forthwith. and
because OF her grace and charm be-
came the pride OF the British race.
the type OF matronly virtue and OF
Queenly motherliness.
The poet-laurete Tennyson never
spoke more surely and prophetically
than when he addressed the bride OF
1868 In his stately Welcome to Alex.
andia": 81. ~. -
20 Joy 70 the people and Joy to the
Come to us. love W and make W your
a own.
For Saxon or Dane or Norman We,
Teuton or Celt or whatever we be,
We are each all Dane In our welcome OF
thee,
Alexandria,
Al q bride the Princess Alexandra
left her native land-the first Danish
Princess to do 80 for such q purpose
for quite century-on the afternoon
of February %. 1853. 1t is recalled as
an interesting coincidence that the en-.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
QUEEN MOTHER ALExANDRA's JUBILEE YEAR

CINE which brought her train from
Cologne to Brussels was named The
Butcher" and the engine-driver was
called Wellington. N
The crossing OF the North Sea was
accomplished In the old British royal
yacht Victoria and Albert under the
British flag. and with . feet escort.
every vessel In gala dress. Even the
lanterns which illuminated the ships
during the night hours had been ar
ranged by gallant bluejackets so %
to form host Of initial letters "A"
It was about eight o'clock on the
morning Of March Z that the yacht
entered British waters to the booming
Of guns in Margate Roads, and few
hours later the representatives OF the
civic life of Margate presented the
first address Of welcome. going out
to the Victoria and Albert by boat In
their eagerness to be absolutely first.
Sheerness and Southend were next
favored, and "the sea was covered
with pleasure boats filled with people
eager to catch q frst glimpse OF her"
writes an authority. The writer adds
that amid the voluminous cheers at
Gravesend, 1.-The Princess. standing on
deck in a simple white frock. was seen
to cling with startled look to her
mothers arm"
The Prince of Wales (King Edward)
was as eager as his future subjects to
greet his bride. and also sailed out IN
his yacht to intercept the ship. Again
to quote:
"As he approached the door of the
saloon the Princess advanced to meet
him, and the lovers kiss which passed
between them left nothing to be de-
sired. The British public was hugely
delighted and more than satisfied.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
MRS. REDFIELD's ECONOMIC IDEAS STRONG

must plead guilty of the charge OF ex-
travagance and to setting very poor
example to those who follow them as
guides. ! will not place the whole bur-
den Of the present-day high prices on
woman's shoulders, but she has con-
tributed large share. Returning to
the subject of dress, why should
American women Join the ranks OF
those who preen their feathers all
day and have no more serious occupa-
ton than to display their plumage?
We have so much to do which is OF
vast importance now and for the fu-
ture that this devotion to the mere
matter OF attire looks like a willful
waste of precious time. am a firm
believer in everyone presenting as
good an appearance as possible at
home and abroad. take great pride
In the reputation which the American
woman has for being neat, stylish. and
charming to the eye. Especially do
the splendid-looking women and girls
in my home city and in New York and
fill me with admiration
What I protest against is that foolish
idea which SO many nave about the
latest cry from Paris, to use the mod
ish term. That silly feeling about ap-
pearing twice in the same gown or
wearing any robe, no matter how ele-
giant or becoming, because perhaps the
sleeves show line not in accordance
with the Paris fashion book or the
train shows a divergence from what
constitutes elegance on Rue de la
Paix."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
BIRD BOOK ISSUED
Agriculture Department Pub
fishes Valuable Work.
Farmers Are Informed That All the
Winged Creatures Are Helpful IN
Destroying Pests That 'nlurs
Crops--Aii Are voraeious.

Washington. common birds
OF farm and orchard" Is the title OF
one OF the most remarkable bulletins
that have been issued from the de-
partment OF agriculture for long
time. The first edition is chiefly for
distribution to members OF congress,
but the bulletin is Of such general In
terest that its likely to run through
many editions and take q place with
the departments famous Horse
Book" as one OF the classics OF agri-
culture.
The bird book consists largely OF
pictures, but, as the introduction says.
these are given prominence for spe-
ciHc purpose. They are small color
drawings, made by an artist VINO %
also an ornithologist. The picture 70
used in each case as an idetihcation
OF the bird. and the ESQ words OF text
that accompany the picture relate
merely to the birds habits and range
and the character of Its food.
DR.. Henry Henshaw. chief OF the
biological survey, from which the
book is issued, says that the records
1t contains are the result Of the ex-
animation OF about $4,000 bird stom-
achs by the experts of the survey In
twenty-six years. He adds. however.
that these stomachs were obtained. SO
far as possible, from scientific collec-
tors, because the birds themselves are
too valuable a national asset to be de-
stroyed when avoidable. even for the
sake of getting data on which to base
laws for their protection.
DR.. Henshaw says that the ob5e-. OF
the book is to give farmers and FAR
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Parro, SPEAKS Two Languages.

L T0VsV< SPSaND wv ~SbOSeO~S'
A bilingual parrot is owned by VII.
Liam Grifiths, Of Llangollen. Denbigh,
Wales. The bird is able to speak hu.
entity both in English and In Welsh.
This has rendered 1t famous in the
locality. "A representative Of Lon
don newspaper tells the following
story OF an Interview" with the par.
rot: II was accompanied by q Welsh
speaking friend. and we found Polly In
anything but high feather; in fact. she
was moulting and presented an un-
canny appearance. What of the SUI
1ragettes? What of the sufiragettes.
Polly r exclaimed my friend in Welsh.
The effect was startling. No votes!
no votes!' screamed Polly, jumping
about her perch In perfect frenzy.
When my friend attempted to placate
her by saying soothinsly, But, Polly,
they are ladies' the bird completely
lost control of itself. No votes! no
votes! Who struck Lloyd.Georger 1t
shrieked. Az we took our hats and
prepared to leave, Polly exclaimed In
English, No votes! no votes!' and
then in Welsh, Lloyd George, forever.
Go away! 80 away"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

given in their honor by Lord and Lady
Farquhar, the first party OF the sort
in the new reign.
The dinner the duchess gave to their
majesties last year was one of the
events Of the season. 1t was almost
impromptu, but the duchess, full OF re-
sourcefulness and energy, made 1t the
most brilliant dinner party of the year.
Now she will be hostess to the SOW
ereigns at her dance. Chesterfield
house, one Of the finest mansions in
London, offers a At setting for such a
function. The huge ballroom, which
on state occasions is enlarged by
throwing two large drawing.rooms into
one, contains fortune In fine paint.
ings.
The present kings admiration for
the duchess is inherited. She aud her
husband entertained King Edward at
Floors castle, the dukes ancestral seat
in the south Of Scotland. AT that time
100000 was spent, it was said, in
Transforming that. ancient establish.
ment into modern house.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
c,ddy Life IL !, i. small Town.

The Fort Scott Tribune tells OF .
Kansas City man, who visited recently
his country cousin" in Fort Scott.
The man from the city, wishing to ex-
plain the Joys OF metropolitan. life,
.said: I'VE have certainly been hav-
ing fun the last two days. Thursday
we automobiled to the Country club
and golfed until dark, then we trollied
back to town and danced until morn.
ing" The country cousin was not
stumped in the least, 20 he began tell.
ing OF some OF the pleasures Of simple
life. I'VE have purity good times here,
too. The other day we buggied out to
Uncle Ned's and went out to the back
lot where we baseballed all afternoon.
In the evening we sneaked in the attic
and pokered until morning. Kansas
City Times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

Exports from the United States 70
South America will approximate
t150.000.000 IN the
South American fiscal year 1919,
Trade Grows. against $4,000
900 In 1908. $685.
900 in 1893, $40 100000 in 1883 and
s30.000.000 in 1893. I Imports from
SoTth America viii approximate
$246.000,0O0 against 07.OO0,000 In
1908, $102, 900. 900 in 1893 377.0oc.000
In 1889 and S67.0o000o In 1879. IN
both imports from and exports to
South America the chief growth has
occurred during the last decade, the
growth having been more rapid In ex-
ports than In imports.
This rapid growth in the exports to
South America Is especially interest
Ing In view Of the fact that manufac-
lures form over S. per cent OF the
total merchandise sent from the
United States to that grand division.
while they form but about 80 per cent
Of those sent to Europe and ~ per
cent. OF our exports as a whole.
This growth In the exports to South
America is distributed among large
number OF articles and practically all
the leading countries Of that CONT
nent. To Argentina, for example. the
total exports increased from S32 .00O.-
900 in the fiscal year 1908 to 81. 0oo,-
900 in 1912, the chief growth having
occurred In mowers and reapers.
which increased during the ave years
in question from 100000 to $2.250,-
900: plows and cultivators from $751;
495 to $1.722.095; automobiles from
S72,396 to $s60.350: steel rails from
$2s0.343 to $S62.511; iron sheets and
plates from $460,7S4 to &1.77s.2s3;
sewing machines from $440,045 to
$724,134: steam engines other than
locomotives from $259.481 to $1,342.-
SIS: windmills from $782,429 to 81
o72,4Ss; glazed kid leather from
$6.S64 to $1,141.6S1: boots and shoes
from $94.661 to $377,407; naphthas
from $332.760 to $1.s42,477; cotton
seed oil from $2s9,13s to $600.ss1;
printing paper from $16S,923 to $685.
003: soap from $61.21s to $370,S34;
and lumber, including only boards.
deals. etc, from $3,621,074 In 1908 to
$6.S55,547 in 1912.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

TT will not be very long before the
American Wireless Telegraph will en-
circle the globe"
Wireless to said a prominent
Canal Zone. army omcer.
- Z, Very soon great
naval wireless towers will be con-
structed In the Panama Canal zone,
duplicating the initial plant at Ar
lington. near Washington. When
they are completed Washington will
be in communication with the Pan
anna Canal zone. from where mes
sages can be- transmitted to tina
Philippines. Hawaiian islands, San
Francisco and across the American
continent to the capital. Many Of the
smaller islands in the Pacific ocean
VIII also be connected by the wire
less. Very soon experiments will be
conducted at the Arlington station,
and also on the Eiffei tower, In Paris.
to establish the longitude between the
two countries. The work Is Of great
Importance, for when similar data are
obtained by other nations the infor-
nation will permit Of the drawing Of
true map Of the world. IA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
FsIt Hlm.sIf Dlssrsesd.

! A strange suicide case on the part
pf German subaltern Il reported
from Berlin. Lieutenant Getzel, Of
the 17sth infantry. carried the colors
Of his regiment at the religious serv-
lee concentrating the raising in
Prussia in 1913. held in ono Of the
largest churches. During the sermon.
IN consequence Of the close atmoshere.
he fell in faint close to the steps Of
the altar. He was carried into the
vestry, where he quickly revived. Al
most Immediately afterward Getzel
told q fellow officer that he feared to
appear before his men again after
once having seemed . weakling In
their presence. The regimental chap
lain and the colonel both addressed
paternal remonstrances knd encour-
agement to the youth. who was only
nineteen. All were unavailinK. how
ever, and Getzel shot himself late in
the same evening. a.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Mote and Beam.

\ . q q " 3 f.
Senator Tillman, discussing the SEN
aority light in the senate. said:
There are certain pretended cham
pions OF seniority who rebuke semi
ority's open foes. But these false
champions are worse than the other
fellows. They are like Binks.
"Binks. with = yawn. said to q hsh-
erman: III 56- 4. 81 a. -s~.4 q,
thine amt very valuable to you.
brother, that's plain. Here ! been q
watchin' you three hours. and you
amt had bite
WALL drawled the fisherman, my
times too valuable, anyhow, to waste
three hours Of It watchin' , Teller hsh
that ain't gittin' bite. Los An
&eleS Times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

ton. The presence Of their majesties
at a private dance is signal sign Of
favor to the hostess, but 1t is far from
being the first shown the duchess OF
Roxburghe. She was a great friend
Of the queen before the accession. To
her was paid the compliment Of being
the only American who was invited to
meet the king and queen at the dinner
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

IL luSt my
years ago. that v
to say. since she
left her native
land to be married
to Albert Edward.
Prince OF Wales.
afterwards Ed
ward VII. OF Great
Britain and Ire
land. and Of the
Dominions over
the seas, and EN-
peror Of India.
She was more
Than tho rival
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
:" Notwithstanding the war clouds
which hang heavily on the Balkans.

the women OF tnat
region, more par
ticularly In Bull.
garia and Servia.
are waging an
active campaign
for equal suffrage.
The w ON e n o
Emancipation Un.
Ton OF Bulgaria
has 1 strong mem
bership and has
become amliated
with the interna-
tional suffrage
movement. The
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
LEADS FIGHT FOR SUFFRAGE IN BULGARIA

EleaDora to use her influence in their
behalf 49, -s..s -
In Servia the women are even bet
ter organized than in Bulgaria. One
OF their greatest leaders Is Nine.
Marie Gruyitsch, the widow of
wealthy agriculturist, who died a few
years ago. On the death Of her hus-
band she gave half her property to
the Womens Suffrage League and she
10 now busily engaged in directing Z
campaign In the interests Of woman
suffrage. She Is making an appeal to
the public on the ground of patriot
ism. In the present war AZ women
have shouldered rifles and fought by
the sides of husbands and sweet.
hearts, thus proving their equality
with men. Two Of them were killed
in battle. Nine. Gruyitsch has kin
died good deal of enthusiasm in her
patriotic appeal on behalf Of her sex.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Entertaining the Parson.

They we're entertaining the m'n's'el
at dinner. and after the desser. IT., ~
been eaten little Johnny said: "on
you have another piece Of pie MI
Hobbs?" H. 80.
The minister laughed. "Weli 1o ..a
n.y." he said, "since you are 30 wn'
/ believe will have another Slice
"Good!" said Johnny. NOW ma,
member your promise. You saio . =
was necessary to cut into the SEW.
,pie i could have another piecs'
Ladies' Home Journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
pense stupidity.

rs that clock right?' asked the Wis.
itor,5 who had already outstayed his
welcome. His hostess yawned.
.Oh. mol" she said. That's the clock
We always call the Visitor III
1.-THE VISITOR" he remarked. What
4 curious name to give . clock. q
His hostess ventured an explana'
ton. /.
.You see" she cooed. sweetly. we
call It that because we can never
make It. CO.. 81 3s.3
And even then he failed to see the
point. London Answers. s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Some Mesquite.

3 This little girl awakened her father
from his first nap one summer night
complaining that mosquito was bit
1ng her. The drowsy parent rather
impatiently babe the child be quise
and 70 TO sleep. There was silence
Tor brief interval Papa was drop
Ding On to slumber again, when there
was IN exultant outcry from the next
room. .Oh, papa, I hit him and killed
lim!" How do you know" the f.
sher demanded. ",Cause heard him
fail! |" Has the gleeful answer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

for the duke and
duchess Of Rox-
burghe in June.
Their majesties
will attend a ball
which the Ouch.
ess, who was Miss
May Goelet Of
New York, will
give at Chester:
field house, the ia
nous home of the
G b Q 8 t g r fields,
which the Rox.
burghes has rent
ed from Lady Bur
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
/, Partial Edu catlon.

do you know how to run motor
carr u 4.
wen, !" replied Mr.. Chuggins. Il
know all about the mechanism OF the
thing. But / haven't yet mastered the
police regulations. !" ss5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

ministration where
abundant enter
tanning will be In
order, but all Of
1t planned to the
9 q It's I a ction Of
those concerned.
However, the va
rious members Of
the boudoir cabi-
net regard pres
ent-day conditions
socially and In
o t b err ways Of
deep concern. their
views alwAyasrom-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
p.,.etIc.I. FIower Holden.

A simple and practical flower hold
or IL made Of green rubberized silk.
the shade OF natural leaves. and 10
outlined with green wire. When
worn, It eftectually prevents the pene-
tration Of any moisture to the gown.
The wire edge permits Of shaping the
holder to the bouquet proper, and the
latter IL then attached to the 1corsaSs
or Whatever else desired.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Hlnt.

Mrs. Youngwell (shopping) Look
1T this new stove with the glass door
in the oven. Wonder what It's made
Of glass for? @ III q
Youngwedd--It's TO make the bread
lighter, suppose. ~ l55S
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Antarctic ! earrsn Wasts.

on the Antarctic continent there .
no animal or vegetable life, except on
the fringe, where the seal and 2 lew
eea birds come. Human life - found
100 milss from the north pole. The
nearest human life Il 1000 miles from
the south pole.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
A. Educator.

Il see where a Minnesota educator
has shot laundryman who walked
into his house without knocking.
But why did he shoot the man Z"
"Oh, he probably thought It would
~. lesson to him. l,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Punishment

! whats the matter, Hans?"
Father caught me smoking his
pipe" Ss5
,''Ah, 80 you got good whacking. l
suppose ?"
Il mo, father made me finish 1t OUT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

Country school children generally
are not as healthy as children in the
city schools. &C.
City Scholars cording to the
Are Healthier. United States bu'
reau of educa.
ton, which bases its conclusion large.
ly on investigations made by DR.. Err
nest B. Hoag into rural educational
conditions in Minnesota. -.
Failure to teach the children In the
little red schoolhouse',>eyen thetrudi-
ments Of hygiene. and the ignorance
of the average country teacher along
this line are held to be the causes.
Poor ventilation of the country
school is a large factor in undermin-
ing the health of the children. In DR..
Hoag's opinion. As a result Of this.
he says, the children generally are
afflicted with headache, earache and
other ailments of a completely avoid
able nature. ... .... -..
In his investigation DR.. Hoag found
that 80 per cent. of the children In
country schools drank tea and cot.
fee; that 40 per cent. OF them suffered
from almost constant toothache. anc
that from 10 to % per cent. had fire.
quent headaches. 'a
=" When I ask those, who. drink COT.
fee to stand up" says DR.! Hoag,
nearly all the children arise; when
I ask how many have tooth brush,
nearly all say they have, but when
ask. Did you use 1t this morning ?
there is little response"
DR.. Hoag advocated medical inspec'
ton and the instruction Of the teach
ers in hygiene and its practices.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Is p,stInctlon.

"That young man seems rather re-
served and naughty. II he anybody
in particular?
Dear me. yes. indeed. He was once
knocked down BY multimillionaire's
motor car. ;5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
M, Asvsnss.

.'I.et me take that wretched thing
home, !" said the patient. @ the dentist
relieved him of his aching molar. =
Want 70 take It home and poke sugay
\ ~ n and 80 It ache. Z S3
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
The lceman.

There will be a shortage Of Ice
next summer. and then what will you
do r (. a. q
Il expect to sell enough Ice this
warm winter to enable me to retire."
answered the Ice dealer with a grin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
A Wonder.

Ted-she seems to be q very 'ne 80
odical girl about most things. ..,,,
Ned--Yery. She can find any:nlusss
In her workbasket without empty in1 q.
into her lap and sorting It all oVel' =
by bit.-Puck.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
pa.I WorIry.

well, now you know VINO > - .~vtnt
cabinet What are you WIZ
about?" !. c.bt
4 never did worry about the s.,
net. All our players amt signeo n
yet
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Expected.
AxA a. :

Expected.
Are your father and mother in.
Bobbie?" 5 RI
NO" s& @ 2%
Then can see your sister, :.
Not in. She expected you. too
Lie. .%$& .s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
DUCHESS OF RoxBuRGHE TO ENTERTAIN KING

King George and Queen Mary will
give another proof Of their friendship
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02

1t 10 conceded that the present Wash
ington administration will be an ad-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Report Shows
Big Decrease.

Bio Decrease. amount OF money
IVY obtained from
the public by fraud operators doing
business through the mails and ar.
rested during the year, which ended
June 30, 1912, was approximately $52.-
100000, as compared with the est.
mate of $77,000.000 for the previous
fisca! year. .:..-.
There were over 1000 cases bear
ing on fraud schemes alone assigned
to inspectors during the past year for
Investigation. and the department sue
ceeded in arresting 572 persons and
convicting 263. with numerous cases
yet awaiting to be disposed Of.
The report says that the discour-
aging feature to the department in it's
fraud crusade Is the character Of SEN
fences imposed by the courts, and
that in a number Of instances parties.
who have robbed the people Of mil
lions Of dollars have, received sen.
fences Of only a few months. and IL
generally appears in certain Of the
courts that defendants who obtained
several hundred thousands OF dollars
and were guilty. as charged in the in.
dictments. have been sentenced to pay
only small fines, ranging from few
dollars to three thousand dollars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
Too Much Animal.

Mrs Exe-The preacher declared In
his sermon this morning that there's
too much animal In us all.
Mr.. IKE I'm afraid he hasn't beon
keeping track Of the high prices OF
meat. .~.a.S u. e1s .,~ 49,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1913-05-02
rhen he flushed Up.

~ Then he flushed UP. x
"How did you happen to get that
black eyer" ~ s.5
ny doing the same thing you are
doing now" 55s> WI
What is that? $,,S I'll Il !, witt
Asking impairment questions"