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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
FUTURE KING OF ENGLAND IS A SAD PRINCE

and pleasures, but instead of this he
is kept continually under the thumb
CT his mentor.
His only pleasure is in his motor
which he drives as cautiously as an
old man. Together with two OF his
college friends, young Lord Stanley
and another, he had planned to use
this car for an excursion to Switzer-
land to enjoy a couple Of weeks bob
sleighing and tobogganing during the
mid-winter recess.
During Christmas he cautiously
preached the matter to his royal IA
Their and paternal grandmother. assur-
ing them he was perfectly willing to
steer clear of Paris and also to take
couple OF equerries to look after
him, but the result was just what the
prince had feared. King George and
Queen Alexandra both agreed that his
desire was a most natural one and.
while perfectly harmless, might do
him a lot of good. but the matter
never got any further, as the king i'm
mediately saw the hopelessness OF try
ing to get Queen Mary's consent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
HoNoRED BY INFORMAL CALLS OF PRESIDENT

dressed especially to her tiny self.
And when the hour for the wedding
arrived Miss Tumulty, white-frocked.
blue-ribboned, her blond curls in or
der, her eyes shining with excitement,
was one of the most interested OF
spectators.
If one approaches Secretary Tumul-
ty on busy day at the executive Of
fees of the White House and asks
him for the names of all his children,
he is as likely as not to call on one OF
the under secretaries for assistance
in setting them down with the respec-
tive ages opposite. Mrs. Tumulty,
however, knows the list by heart, and
can even say it backward, for the
main business of her life Is the rear
ing and educating of their six chill
dren. Her position in Washington's
official life, as wife of the secretary
to the president, gives her entree to
that cosmopolitan society at the cap
ital which the average woman would
find Irresistible. Mrs. Tumulty, how
ever, cares little for it. About the
only functions which she and Mr.. Tu.
multy, have thus far attended during
the present season were the White
House wedding and cabinet dinners.
Since going to Washington, Mrs.
Tumulty has not allied herself with
any social or philanthropic organiza-
lions. She declares that any woman
who looks after the needs Of a hus-
band and six children has IL hours
day of her time already engaged.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
For a Marin Bed.

There are lots of people who say
they can't sleep with their windows
open wide at night because, no matter
how many blankets are on the bed,
they become chilled from the air dur
ing the hight.
This is very simply and easily rem
idied. The chilling comes from beneath
the bed. The mattress and the linen
or cotton sheet retain little heat and
are easily penetrated by the air from
the window.
Try spreading a wooden blanket I'M
der meath the bottom sheet. The
blanket beneath will keep the body's
heat from escaping downward, as the
blankets on top keep 1t from escap.
ing above You will be surprised to
see how snug and warm the bed be-
comes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
SARAH BERNHARDT RECEIVES GREAT HONOR

decoration meant nothing unless It
was granted solely in recognition OF
her as an actress. This was kind
of claim on the legion which the chan
celery did not recognize. and she
knew it. The knowledge helped to
reconcile her to seeing many less ia
nous women decorated. Her exclu.
sion from the legion had nothing to do
with her private life, which was blame
less from the French point OF view.
Adelina Patti and the three other
women of the stage who got the L.
gion of honor before Madame Bern
hardt did we're given the decoration
for reasons not connected with acting
for teaching, or for services to tho
state outside Of their theatrical work.
That this was realized y by Mdame
Bernhard and that she felt the rule
was to be applied even to her Is shown
by the fact that at a recent luncheon
with some Of her foreign friends she
referred to the possibility of the dec
Grafton being bestowed upon her, re-
marking that many people said it was
her unique distinction to have spread
the French language and French the.
atrical culture abroad.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
DUTIES OF THE COMPTROLLER Of CURRENC

Advance decisions By the comptru'-
ler are In the nature OF precautions
and prevent much Misunderstanding
and confusion. They remain Law. to
al intsnts and purposes. uniess later
modified or revoked, but sometimes .
comptroller upon the submission OF
new evidence, or perhaps through .
court decision affecting the contr0-
versy. will Acknowledges himself
wrong. The men who are big enough
lawyers to be succeasful conptrollers
usually have not hesitated to acknowf
edge error. WI
John sherman said in 1894 that the
comptroilers OF the treasury had been
equal to and better lawyers than the
secretaries Of the treasury since the
beginning of the government. Alexan-
der Hamilton pronounced the comp
trollership the second trust" Of the
treasury. evidently placing himself
first .s..-s
2 II under m appropriation headed
Carriages and harness. the head OF .
department desires to purchase an
automobile, and the disbursing om-
Ger feels doubt as to the legality Of
the transaction, he Is required to seek
a decision from the comptroller. In
Just such case the comptroller held
that the reference to harness indi-
Gated that congress designed the ao-
preparation for horse drawn vehic-
les. But in another departments ap-
preparation bill a certain sum had
been voted for vehicles, - which. the
comptroller felt, showed q congress
sional purpose to broaden the author
ization, and would permit Of the pur-
pose to broaden the authorization, and
would permit OF the purchase OF an
automobile. About 100 advance decis-
ions are rendered every month and
about 100 decisions upon appeal from
the rulings of authors.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
Exceptions

Foote, the comedian, dined one uaI
at a country inn, and the ian''0'~
asked how he liked his fare,
II have dIned as well as any man 10
England" said Foote. 80.
except the mayor" cried the 'aD'
lord.
II except nobody" said he. go.
But you must!" screamed toe n''-
II WON'T"
You must!" ...x
At length a petty magistrate toos
Foote before the mayor. who oDse. 4. ~
that it had been customary IN 'n ~
town for great number OF Year, =. =
ways to except the mayor ana az ~
cordingly fined him shilling III I,a nv
conforming to ancient custom. ; u
this decision, Foote paid the sn'iI ha
at the same time observing tna' .ao,
thought the landlord the greatess 80
in Christendom-except the mayor
Christian Rege;ter. y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
NEW NATIONAL FOREST,

The secretary Of agriculture has
just designated new area in the
southern AppaIachians in which he
thinks that lands should be purchased
by the government for forest purposes
in accordance with the provisions of
the Weeks law. ,~t.~.
This area Is in northwestern Ala
hama. and includes 152,s6O acres at
the headwaters Of the Warrior river
In Lawrence and Winston counties.
For number of years extensive i'm.
provements by the government have
been under construction on the Tom
,bigee and the Warrior rivers, and a
system Of locks and dams to provide
for $50 miles Of navigable stream is
now near completion. This improve
iment gives direct water route for
1.-THE shipment Of coal from one OF the
isouthernn1ost coal fields direct to gulf
coast ports. and, by means OF the Pan.
lama canal. to points on the Pa
,cific. -E~Stsa.
The presence Of a forest cover to
protect the headwaters Of the streams
land to help equalize their flow is con.
tsidered extremely important by Sec
lretary Houston, and 1t is for this rea-
tson that he thinks 1t advisable to 10.
icate a government forest area in the
region.
The new area In which purchases
will be made il at the extreme south
iern portion of the Appalachian re-
,gion, about $50 miles from the near
lest lands which the government has
purchased hitherto in Polk county,
Tenn, and Fannin county, Georgia.
THE new area is almost completely
covered with forest: 90 per cent. Of 1t
has never been cleared. and of the
eight per cent. upon which clearing
has been attempted three per cent.
has been abandoned and is reverting
ITO forest growth. There is a mer-
.chantable stand OF hardwood and pine
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
First Woman Chloroformed.


The death Of Mrs. Agnes Thomson,
the first woman to inhale chloroform,
occurred recently at Streatham, at
the age OF eighty-three.
She was niece of Sir J. Y. Simp-
sons wife, and. with her father. Com.
mander Petrie. was present at So,
Queen street, Edinburgh. on the
eventful night, November 4. 1S47,
when the great discovery was made
Of the use Of chloroform by Sir James
(then Professor) Simpson.
On that occasion, after Sir James
and his assistants had recovered from
the effects Of the experimental doses
upon themselves. Miss Petrie came
forward to be experimental upon, and
proved a most happy subject under
the Influence OF the drug, as when fall
ing asleep she made the remark: II
am an angel. a beautiful angel! How
are you all down there?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

House car draw up at the front door
OF the Tumulty home there is mad
scamper of IL little feet from the nurs-
cry to the front door. For the six
Tumulty children are on intimate
terms with the president and with
every member of his family. When
Jessie Wilson was married to Francis
B. Sayre last November, little Mary
Tumulty was about as keenly inter
ested in the details of the wedding
preparations as was the bride herself.
She received, at the particular request
Of Miss Wilson, an invitation ad-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
Frozen Fla PUDDING.

This is delicious frozen fig des-
sert. To make it, melt four table.
spoonfuls of sugar in saucepan and
cook it until it Is a thick caramel, like
molasses, but do not burn. Then add
a cup OF water and boil until all
the sugar is dissolved.
Add two cups Of milk, cup and
three quarters Of granulated sugar and
the yolks of eight eggs. Strain the
caramel into 1t and add pound OF
dried figs. curt in pieces not larger
than raisins. Freeze until thick and
then pack in a mold. Put in salt and
chopped ice for two and a half hours.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
One on Mark Twain.

Mark Twain brought out Joan Of
Arc" anonymously. The book was one
of his failures, but he was proud Of
It, Before he acknowledged its au-
thorship he sometimes fished for com
pliments about It. One evening at
dinner Mark Twain said carelessiy to
q senator: Are you novel reader?"'
Yes, a great novel reader, !" was the
reply II don't Suppose you're follow
Ing that anonymous new series Joan
Of Arc? .Ind9ed am, through Iev-
~ tnstallment . What do you think
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
For the Kitchen

A small but helpful little tool i'm.
ported from Germany is In the shape
Of small olive stoner. We all know
how inconvenient 1t IS to pit olives by
hand when they are needed for salads
and other dressings. So this little de
vice, which looks like miniature
punch, viii be welcomed. It Is SO ar
ranged that the olive Is placed nm.
der the pitter. which quickly and cas-
lily removes the entire stone. s.5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
To Make Wine jelly,

Soak one-half box of gelatine in one
half cup Of cold water for an hour;
put into saucepan two cups Of boil
ing water, one cup of sugar and some
thin slices of lemon peel. When the
sugar has dissolved add the geiatine
and stir until that has dissolved; re-
move from the fire, and when partly
cool add the Juice Of one lemon and
three-quarters OF a cupful OF sherry
wine. Pour into molds and set to
cool. Serve with whipped cream.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

Sarah Bernhardt.
President Poin.
care him 8 ell t
would have Gre
ated the actress
ar bitrarily a
chevalier of the
legion. She is
the one hundred
and ninth living
woman with this
decoration. TIL Q
action of the
chancellery, be-
lated as it was,
has met with a
widespread dem
onstration OF pop
ular approval.
says a Paris spe-
cial cable dis
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
!. The WORLDS Advance.

Y In my opinion we are all growing
10 think more about the ethical values
|of daily life, and take more stock OF
jour inner selves. There is much hy-
,pocrisy about so-called educational
drama, for It would be difficulty for q
play Of any pretensions not to be edu-
lcational or instructive In one way Ok
another, even II 1t 10 often not worth
while. It n not by education that we
get advanced ideas. generally speak
Ing. The ideas arc there 10 the first
iplac1, though sducation NAY sAa11ei
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
Fried Veal,

Take a cheap cut Of veal and have
it cut in thin pieces. Then take one
slice of fat salt pork. cut into dice
and fry until crisp. Put veal in fat
and fry until dark brown all over, sea.
son and cover, put In oven or on back
range for about 80 minutes or longer,
and It is a dish fit for a king. Be-
fore covering put on cup OF boiling
water. This, with mashed potatoes
and dandelion salad, a nice dessert
and coffee, is a fine, nourishing meal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

ment or other 60
tablishment not
under the execu-
tive departments.
the comptroller Of
the currency 10
required to rem
der his decision
upon any question
involving q pay
rnent to |be made
by them or under
them. This deci-
sion when rem.
dered shall gov
ern the auditor
and comptroller
In the settlement
Of the account at
issue.
EAr l~uk~~~A =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

honOred by an IN.
formal call from
the president of
the United States.
President Wilson
not infreGuently
lust drops in" at
her house in the
course of an after
Moons automobile
ride, to ask after
Mrs. Tumulty's
health, to chat a
moment with her
husband, his sec.
rotary, and most
especially to pass
the time Of day
with the Tumulty
children.
When the White
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

~ " oASo, ASA
ever he Is seen
land that is not
very often), looks
as II he had not
found life to con-
tain a single Joy.
He Is entirely de-
void Of the spirits
of the average
English boy, to
say nothing Of his
fellow students,
whose FRANKS are
endless.
The explanation
is easy enough to
find. The future
king of England Is
by nature exceed.
{nclv nriet and re.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
Expert Opinion.

q rs marriage a failure?" asked the
inquisitive bachelor.
"Oh, no" replied the experienced
divorce lawyer. st Is merely an op.
portunity to follow that good old rule.
II at first you don't succeed, then ".
try again. Judge NJ. .8s,. g5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
IN. lJlterary Work.

Rymely Bardlet Have ycn ever con
tributed anything to the cause Of II
erature? n mi v
Farmer Cyeenhaw Yeou bet y hey
You're the Nurth poet thet's STAYED
here I'll sunni psr ~ amt hssa ahal
u ~ ~ boal
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
Parental Pride.

$50 your youngest baby mas 'e ,a.,ys
to walk!" said the adniring ~. .s tond
.Walk, nothing!" exclaimed ~, !. ,. .
narant esome OF the steps y an IN.
nnk exactly as II 1t were inv'u
q new fancy dance. VI RI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

patch to the New York World.
Now that the Divine Sarah has
actually got the distinction. her
friends feel free to discuss her long
Indifference to the honor. That indif-
ference was due to her feeling that the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
zoe Of the Short Cat

E Foe OF the SHo't ~ ,,st
"E,nere did the phrase The lons co.
v,,y round is often the shortest ""'
home originator .,a man
II don't knew, replleu -, - traffic
with a motor. Probably Win q n
policeman" s .. gG
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

Of it? Is it good?" That's hardly
fair question to ask me, the senator
replied Che knew the real author).
"You see, wrote Joan Of Arc my.
self. Philadelphia Public Ledger. 5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

us to develop them. 1t is a pity Chat
the advanced theatsf is often con-
fused with the abnormal, the morbid
and the sensational-Sir Johnston
Forbes.R Robertson, In the Century.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
Appropriate Loo alton.

u |-1---7- = E%PPTVPt IdHS EOSaktVII' = "
a First Congressman--Dsd you see
where the suffragists are going to
march seven times around the walls Of
the capitol? $&6
Second Ditto-I wish they'd 80 to
Jericho. ..,ss. s.5 1, =. -,gss,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
A,w,ay, out

"Jonesby seems to be a man who
takes things for granted" @
That's true. can't keep enough
smoking tobacco on hand to fill M
pipe"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
sunar m starch.

When making starch, add one table
spoonful Of sugar after It boils. The
clothes will be much easier to Iron,
and the irons will not stick
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
Dolly Up-to- Date,

whats the matter with this doll?"
asked the toy salesman. - r..
1T couldn't possibly interest my
children" replied Mrs. Flimgilt. 1T
doesn't wear slashed skirt"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
A Trouble Maker.

Il see they are thinking Of putting
meters on the telephone"
1T will only cause trouble
~sHow SO"
my wife will insist every month
that Rhe never said that much"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

firing, a boy who should in every way
be encouraged to strike up friendships
with boys OF more exuberant disposi-
ton and take part in their pursuits
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27
Loud Patterns,

49,. Loud Patterns.
THAT young Gadsby is an amiable
fellow" .-5 lsg L.. =. .s I.
yes. He has to be amiable to
counteract the irritating effect of the
clothes he wears" si.#
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

Mrs. Joseph P. Tumulty is the only
woman in Washington who is ever
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

You very often hear people CON-
fnenting on the fact that the prince
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

Upon thu application OF disbursins
oflcers, or the head OF any depart
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1914-02-27

Had not the chancellery granted the
decoration of the Legion OF Honor to
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
WAR TO THE END, BR|TA|NS
ANSWER TO PEACE PROPOSAL

LONDON, Sept. 12.-That there is not the slightest
hope for speedy peace accepted everywhere in England
today. There will be no compromise with Germany
This was made emphaticaly certain by no less per-
sonage than Winston Churchill first lord of the admiralty
His speech last night at the London Opera House every
where accepted as the final word of the government to the
suggestions of compromise coming from the United States
England will depend on her own resources to crush
Germany. Kitchener has decided that million men are
to 60 to the Continent And in revealing this Churchill
also made it very clear that his department. the navy
expects to end forever the to peace of German
navy.
The speech was the most notable yet delivered in the
present war; There was no claim made of continuous
sweeping ctoy. Instead the first lord warned that SER
ous reverses must be expected and declared the govern
mnt has made allowances for them.
"Buti it is our life or Gemanys" he declared, "and
upon that there must and can be compromise or truce
We must 60 forth unflinchngly to the end"
Churchill revealed for the first time that workmen are
being hurried night and day all of the warshps that
are being laid down. Every vessel building in an English
yard, no matter for whom has been taken over bv the
government and will be rushed into service with the war
fleet Immediately upon completion Regarding the amv
he said:
10 make the assistance of the empire complete in
the present war should put on the Continent and keen
there an army of not less than 100000 That figure
must be maintained no matter what the Stress By the
new year Earl Kitchener tells that we will have an add
tona half million men ready for the field And in the sum.
mer of 1915 we will have twentyfv army CORPS in fight
ing shape"
The Washington times., 1914-09-12
COMMUTERS WIN IN
FIGHT TO END DELAY
War Department Forbids Open
ing OF Draw Spans During
Rush Hours in the Morning.

Commuters in Virginia suburban
towns won their fight to stop the de-
lays caused by opening the draw spans
OF the Eiefway and railway bridges dur
lnS the morning rush hour, when the
tons ordering the bridge held open to
rail traffic in the half hour from S 70
TO So. o'clock IN the morning En-
plCyes CT tie Government departments
had rotestcd that they were compelled
u leave home earlier than necessary
III order to reach their offir IS at .
O'Clock. because they were sujjccI TO
frequent delays by the opening the
draw spans to river traffic
In the reSuiatinos issued today, which
become effective October l. only ves-
sells employed by the Federal or District
Governments will be permitted to pas
through the draw during that half hour
and the use OF the bridge by these
boats will be restricted.
The regulations as to the openinr of
the draws were amended in other slight
PARTICULARS. They provide that vessels
GelrinS' TO use the draw shall blow three
blasts while approaching either bridge.
The draw shall not be opened. however.
II there is train on the bridge block
of the railway bridge or a mail train IN
sight of the tender. or If there is a
train within four spans of the draw
span on the highway bridge
No change was made in the resuIa-
tons providing that tugs must have
three foot clearance to avoid use of the
dr2E. although steamboat men wanted
this clearance reduced. Provisions for
hinged smOkestaCks on small tugs Tv.rc
continued.