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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

confinement. He said in transmitting
an order on the subject:
II have no sympathy with hazing'
A hazer is essentially bully and
must necessarily have in his nature
streak of the same innate cruelty pos
sessed by brutes who torture dumb
animals for the pleasure Of watching
their suffering"
Betting 10 Forbidden.
Betting is another forbidden de-
light to midshipmen. In the fall OF
1912 half the. students or about 400
men were involved In a pool of $4,000
which was raised to be wagered
against an equal amount collected at
West Point on the result Of an Army
Navy football game. The authorities
have stamped out the drinking Of in
toxicating liquors with an iron hand.
Another practice more than frowned
upon Is the running of extravagant
bills, especially for flowers and for
entertainment of guests.
This is not the first time that acad-
envy examinations have caused rue.
tons. The entrance requirements
ments have been a fruitful source OF
trouble. The charge has been made
on the floor of the house Of repre-
sentatives that the tests have been
made in such a way that candidates
were forced to 60 to the preparatory
schools which specialize in getting
boys into the academy.
On several occasions, too, 1t has
been reported that candidates have
had substitutes take the examination
for them. Brilliant and INSCRIPTIONS
youths have been found to palm them.
selves off as the candidates in the ex-
animation room with the result that
young men deficient in preparation en-
tered Uncle Sans free school.
The cadets have lot of things to
learn nowadays which were unknown
30 years ago. Much attention is paid
to electricity. The modern battleship
is a great machine shop. The success
full naval officer has to be a good me-
chanical engineer, as wireless, automo-
bile, torpedoes, submarines and a
thousand and one other things must
be digested by the cadet today which
Farragut knew nothing of.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
Millions In pio.

Inc total value Of the pig industry
IN Ireland Increased from e6.Ss7 900
IN iso6 to eS,146,ooo in 1914. Bacon.
curing Is carried on by about flfty
nrms, employing approximately 1905
hands, and Ireland exports about ons.
nith OF the total import Of bacon to
the United Kingdom. The 1rish il.
oorer and his family grow more and
more reluctant, departmental com
Mute states, to feed and look after
pigs, the increased value Of the re-
turns from poultry and eggs inclininr
.hem rather TO that source Of income.
Small 'la " holders do the pigraising.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
Shrewd Recruiting Sergeant

An English recruiting sergeant one
day met an ignorant country youth
idling with his hands in his pockets,
and standing in front Of a house on
which was the notice. "This building
to be sold by private treaty." The
sergeant approached the youth and
asked him II he had ever thought of
joining the army.
Not me-, was the reply. whats
tne good? There's nowt money in It,"
Is that so?" said the other. "How
Is 1t, then, that Private Treaty has a
house for sale?"
The youth looked puzzled and
thoughtful, and presently the posi-.
bility OF owning house by joining the
army grew into a certainty, and the
country secured another recruit.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
AFRO.AMER|CAN CULL|NCS

tv officials and officers of the church
acted as the pallbearers. They includ'
ed L. r. Williams, probate judge; W.
w. Lewis, J. S. Brice, Thomas F. NC
Dow, J. R. Hart, ]. A. Marion, mem
bers of the bar; H. I. McCaw, court
stenographer; J. L. Moss and George
w. Williams, deacons of the Assoclat'
ed Reformed Presbyterian church; II.
G. Brown, sheriff; F. F.. Quinn, deputy
sheriff; B. NJ. Love, auditor; II. H.
Neil, treasurer; John E. Carroll, super
intendent of education; j. A. rate
clerk of the court, and Thomas w.
Boyd, supervisor.
Yorkville honored itself in honorlng
Hannibal Beatty. He played well MS
modest part and man can do no more
He was a credit to his race in his llV-
ing and in the tribute paid to him In
his death here is abiding proof OF the
affection in which the Southerner holds
the worthy and faithful black.-Rich'
ard Spillane in Commerce and III
nance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
Inventor Ahead Of Hls Time

FIFTY or more years ago a Birming.
nam, (Eng) inventor manufactured an
alrsnlp very much on the lines of the
modern Zeppelin, which it was sug.
eested could be used for bomb-drop-
ping in the event Of invasion. The
loea was laughed at by the scientists
o1 tne day as being impossible, and
certainly unworthy the attention Of
any civilized nation. So the mans in.
vention was literally killed by ridicule
ana the machine, in which several
n'ents were made was eventually de-
stroyed by fire as a means of effectu.
any removing any further cause for
sarcasm. I ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
IMAM 10 Be PI7IED| GETTING RID Of Fly.
On.y Sure Way Is to Keep
Things Cleaned Up.
Prevent Pests Breeding, and There
viii Be No Problem to Solve In
Hot Weather-Manur Pile
and Garbage Pail.

The only rational and sure way to
get rid of the fly is to prevent breed
ing-clean up. Next to keeping the
premises cleaned up, the most impor.
tant thing is to keep the houses we'll
screened. Those that do get into the
home should be killed. 1t is especially
important to kill those that appear
early in the season. One fly killed
now means millions less in August.
The house fly breeds, usually, in
fresh manure. The more of this waste
that is allowed near the house the
more will the dwelling be infested
with flies. Not only do flies breed in
filth, but they have filthy habits. They
are distributors of disease germs Of
all kinds, including tuberculosis germs
Extreme care should be taken; there.
fore, to destroy breeding places and
to keep flies out of the house.
After you have excluded Mr.. Fly
from your house next turn your at.
tention to your garbage pail. This is
one of the great breeding places for
germs of all sorts. Don't be content
because the garbage man has emptied
your pail 1t must be cleaned. If in
no other way, put few newspapers in
the bottom of it and burn them. Heat
is simple disinfectant. II possible
pour a bit of creolin or an oil dis
infectant on the papers and place the
cover part way over the pail. This
will rid your garbage pail of any
germs. Remember that only by sani-
tation can fevers and various other
diseases be prevented.
The department of agriculture has
just promulgated the following meth
cd: Powdered borax is sprinkled over
the manure at intervals of five days.
The quantity used is 81 Of pound to
eight bushels of manure. The Univer'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
Ptomaine Danger Unfounded,
Says Agricultural Department.
Composition Not Altered by the Proc.
ess Of Preservation, Say the Ex.
perts-Urge More Consump-
ton to Help the Business.

Washington. -" Recent investiga
lions carried on by the department OF
agriculture appear to indicate that the
prejudice against the, eating of fish
especially frozen fish, because Of the
alleged danger of ptomaine poisoning
is quite unfounded," says statement
issued by Secretary Houston. "A par
tial decomposition Of either fish OF
meat may result in the formation OF
certain substances that cause diges
tive trouble. These substances are
popularity known as ptomaine, al
though many of them have not YET
been fully studied and their nature de
termined. The whole question is 6
very complex one, but there is, how
ever, no reason for assuming that
there is any more likelihood of pto
maines in fish than in meat. New
processes of preserving fish by freez
ing, glazing and cold storage make l,
as safe an article as meat.
This popular prejudice has done
much to hinder the development OF
what might be a far greater industry
and has prevented the people from
obtaining a wholesome, economical
and attractive substitute for meat al
the very time when the price of meat
has been rising rapidly.
MANY persons eat fish only on fast
days. and especially on Fridays. The
idea that friday is fish day has com
PEELED the fish trade to do what
amounts largely to a one-day-in-the
week business. This, OF course, has
tended to make prices higher than
necessary. With the increased de-
mand the supply Of fish would be
much larger, and If the consumption
were distributed evenly throughout
the week the waste would be much
less and the prices should, conse
quently be lower.
Both scientific research and prac
tical experience have shown that q
fish properly frozen and kept unde,
proper conditions remains perfectly
good for period Of from one to one
and one-half years. This, of course
is much longer than there is any need
Of in practice. and permits Of a margin
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

One OF the cows died while being
driven to Anderson's place and the
three others when shipped to market
were condemned by the federal in.
spectors. They were all in the last
stages Of tuberculosis. "
The board OF control turned the
money into the general fund. Ander.
son asked to be reimbursed. The
board couldn't get the money out Of
the fund to return It to him. 1t asked
the Legislature to appropriate the
amount 50 he could be paid. The leg
stature refused u do 80. 4. h & 4!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

sockets and penetrate nearly a quar-.
ter OF an inch into sockets on the body
or the lock, as shown by the dotted
lines.
Outside the room nothing shows
but metal circle, and this is concaye
and countersunk, so that no jimmy
can get purchase. 1t is claimed that
the more burglar tries to pry at this
lock the more firmly does it close the
door.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

What the Afro-American has thus
far accomplished is only promise
m expectation; the realization be-
longs to the future. A school must
and will be established, perhaps In
Washington, d. c.; to head this school,
an eminent European composer and
4 teacher secured (preferably a Rus
sian). who, unhindered by prejudice,
will understand, appreciate and foster
/. the peculiar musical genius of the
4 Afro-American child. While giving the
child the same grasp upon the science
Of composition as was Beethoven's. he
will also show that strength of char
acter and profound knowledge of his
people, as well as technical skill.
which made Beethoven the master. In
dividuality-and then, more individu-
atty.
Such a school will require money.
It will not be forthcoming if as soon as
few Negroes have learned the prin-
ciples Of breathing. or being able to
I play the scale OF G one or two octaves
GgWASAOuS 0C4AOu0 OACuoC " toAe$AAS''
they are at once exploited in some
temple OF music where, maybe. the
Boston Symphony orchestra had just
finished concert, perfect in every de-
tail
The Negro composer (there are
few In the United States who are re-
ceiving serious consideration should
mainly find his inspiration in the i'm"
perishable melodies Of his enslaved an.
cestors. When he shall have devel-
oped works worthy of rendition. he
will find both Negroes and whites
ready and willing to offer them. All
through the South, Southwest and
West there are Negroes with beautiful
voices. What Is more, because Of the
home life of these people, they are
gaining real culture. They are laying
aside their shame Of the past and are
beginning to glory in their unmatched
heritage of folk lore and folk songs.
The Afro-American Folk Song Singers,
Washington, d. c., the chorus of How
ard university. Fisk university, and
others, are ready to do justice to the
choral works Of Negro Beethoven,
should he appear. To them we look for
results; by them would we be judged.
New York and other large cities of the
North are neither seeking nor finding
the right way.-Will Marion Cook.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
Hid Gold In Garden.

VIU O01u III Gafden.
Oakland. Cal.-Arising from a bed
where he was soon to take his last
sleep, Frank Finn, seventy.two, a con.
tractor, walked unsteadily into the
yard at the rear Of his home a few
days ago, took shovel and dug in the
soft earth. He uncovered three cans.
took them back into the house with
him, covered them over In the bed
and then, himself, climbed back into
bed. Five minutes later he was dead.
In each Of the three cans was 5000 Ii
gold and silver. ~ \,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
Einqer.PrInt Identification

Mrs. styles-1 see you have got the
same maid used to have working for
you.
Mrs. Myles-Are you sure 1t ia the
same girl +?
Positively"
why are you 80 sure?" ~
i can tell by the finger-prints on
the mantelpiece and furniture" ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

Some labor unions admit Negroes in
considerable numbers. The Tunnel
and Subway Contractors Information
al union of New York city, for exam
pie, reported about 200 Negro men,
bers, and added: In our trade they
are as good as there are in the bust
ness" The tobacco workers reported
400 or 500 members. a decrease, how
ever, from the $500 they had in 1900.
The United Mine Workers of Amer
lea reported $4,000 colored members,
while Negro members predominated in
the largest local organization Of the
union. The secretary of the organ
ization described them as Intelligent,
honorable, progressive and good work
men," and this union exacts a fine
from members who discriminate
against Negroes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
IS OUT cows AND MONEY
Paola Man Bought Animals From
state and Now Claims He Got
the Worst Of It tss y

Topeka, Kan.-D. g. Anderson Of
Paola Is In hard luck The state has
some Of his money and he cannot get
It Last fall he bought four cows at
: state sale at the Osawatomie asy.
nm
He paid 1925 real money for them.
ne stess guaranteed the stun II sold.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

In the canning plant at Prairie
View, Tex, says the Houston Post, a
plant by the way which cost $3.50 COM
plete, sufficient vegetables are canned
to last the students at the dormltory
the year around. Last year l0,O0o
cans of vegetables and fruits were put
I'D in this plant and this year the az
ricultural department will can fully
$1,000 cans. In the college garden OF
Is acres there are rs varieties of vege'
tables grown. OF these beans, beets,
tomatoes and few other such vege-
tables are canned and are served to
the students during the winter months
when fresh stuff Is not available. In
cidentally this greatly reduces the cost
of living. Beef is slaughtered by the
students under the general direction
of members of the teaching staff.
There are 1,4OO acres of land in
the site owned by Prairie view. or
that number $50 acres are in cult1va'
ton, 80 acres being planted to corn,
rs to black-eyed peas, 20 to sweet po'
tatoes, rs to watermelons, rs to sor'
ghum for making strip and the others
to various other crops. Twenty acres
are planted to broom corn for use IN
the manufacture of brooms, and ten to
cotton for the use of the mattress
making school.
In the sewing department all kinds
of dresses, children's wearing apparel,
hats and fancy work were shown.
These patterns were made by the stu
dents in the domestic arts depart
ment. Graduating dresses also were
made by these girls. The sewing de-
partment this year has made 6S4
complete uniforms for the girls. these
uniforms consisting of blue serge
skirts for wear in the home, on the
farm, and mems overalls and jumpers,
skirts and undergarments also were
made by these girls, who are enrolled
in the domestic arts courses.
Food principles, properly balanced
rations, chemistry of cooking, the eco
nomical management of the kitchen,
including cost estimates for each meal
are a few of the things that are
stressed in the domestic science
course Of Prairie View. A neatly fur
nished dining room where the girls
are taught to properly serve meals
and dinners by courses is another fea'
ture Of this department.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

Probably the best cure for the dis
satisfied girl is to permit her to run
away with musical comedy. The
only objection to the medicine is that
1t is difficult for the patient to take it
without soiling herself.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02
Hls Guess.

There's only one seat left for to.
night, and that's behind a post :" said
me man IN the theater ticket ofice.
How much is it?"
Why, two dollars
What's the matter? Isn't tle sho,,
worth seeing?" .4s IA 3 :" I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

The number of sheep estimated to
have been shorn last season in Aus
tralia and New Zealand was 109,692,-
264, which produced seven pounds
and twelve ounces each head, includ-
ing lambs, as against seven pounds for
the previous season.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

!. Linen has proved available for the
covering Of aeroplane wings. The
fabric Is coated with casein, which
strengthens the material and makes 1t
smooth. .s a. n. n. IN. I.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

The cultivation Of a sunfower 40 Z
crop Is extensive in the south Of Rus
STA. The plant furnishes oil In it,
seed fodder for cattle in its leaves
and a large quantity Of potash Is man.
ufactured from 1t. n II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

Miss kathleen Dunsmuir Of Van
couyer, British Columbia, twenty years
Old. daughter Of James Dunsmuir.
FORMER Acknowledgement Of British
7 Columbia and millionaire mine owner,
has sailed for France to offer her ser
vices 70 the Red Cross as an ambu-
u lance motor driver
S5 II 1880 there were few more
than 1000 inns for the accommoda-
+ ton OF travellers in Switzerland, but
4 since then the number has probably
! trebled. .
FIFTY million dollars is spent an.
snualiy on racing in Great Britain, $780,.
900, 900 on football. $40,0O0,000 on the.
n aters, $50 zoo, 900 on cricket and $685.
OO0.0 900 on motoring.
laor the blind there has been In
vented ! watch with the hours marked,
" M rafsed dots and dashes that can
Il 10 read ~ the sense Of touch.
,oung Wild Fetherfngha lam, who quail.
( ms ass an expert, says those who slap
4 sf E easier ~ kiss than those Who pull
" gs ySs sss52
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

Among the officers Of the Indian
troops forming part of the British ex.
peditionary force are three native
princes, each Of whom has a fortune
exceeding $2O,000,00O.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

lately taken under advisement some
provision for its future.-Kansas
City Star.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

A tent for automobiles has been In.
vented that uses the top OF a car: as
supporting pole. I'D bz ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

Pressing button opens new auto.
mobile door latch that is controlled
by electricity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-07-02

Odessa cattle market u the largest
ling Russia. 3 a u
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-02
READY FOR THE CLOSE

Everything Thrift
Saturday closing today,
CHANCE FOR DARK HORSE
prize prizes
given anywhere this entire
vicinity
ambition Americas have
oalee"
perseverance, their
had the grit
every winner II
OF considerable
buha yourself ACT
consider the business posi-
opportunity
magnificent for little effort at the
yourself THEN ACT TO-
DAY AND NOT SUCCESS DEPENDS UPON WHAT
YOU DO BETWEEN FINAL CLOSING
prUf Will that there
splendid prizes SWEET BE WINNER
CLOSING RULES OF THE CAMPAIGN
friends getting the Office time
Experience polls approaches
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-02
ONLY TWO MORE DAYS LEFT IN BIG RACE

given certain that some of the
polling votes and getting
their possible hold back
Make it point get subscription plenty
time to make they will
right up until the
closing hour who fail paid per cent cash
commission the money they
turned into Thrift department during campaign
The the closing given below
thing
Club sending in their talotg 50
that they will reach the Thrift Club o'clock April 3d.
manager dislike to see any candidate lose
single occur during the
last few hours OF the
the part any meber of the club
much caution in arriving fnl understanding
and regulations governing the close o tn campaign.
list All time mailed must be
received at the Thrift Club department Saturday
night or they will not and will be worthless
End All Thrift Club department
after noon Friday April delivery stamp
remiances Club Manage and not to
individuals This to prevent confusion and mistakes.
d accepted closing df unless thew
certified Poso express money drafts or
currency will be accepted
carefully and do subscriptions
on April Bird the closing day o tae
Look carefully Do not jump at the con-
cuson that particular you it's
I'll meaning If the
regrets concerning thrown
particular point questions everything extremely
dangerous to remain ignorance of the rules
Get ballot box
not miss
Of getting duplicates Do
slow mails may you
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-02
MAKE EVERY MINUTE COUNT
FROM NOW UNTIL THE FINISH

in time to reach this Saturday still bring them
and deposit them in the ballot box yourself
Do not ask have ballots subscriptions without
complied with.
All votes must the
to be voted before they this
certificates will be promptly discarded recourse.
Otentme prize and small sasfac-
ton know that putting little extra
effort at the last putting
ute GO OUT AT ONCE AND BRING YOUR
ERING FRIENDS A SUBSCRIPTION INTO
LINE If until they out of town
changed their NOW.
naturally wax more furious as the end
should be prepared for
the struggle which 10 o'clock Saturday
Indications point undoubtedly quite
Der of additional rapidly added to
the Tmesecoder list between closing hour Claims and
claims and their friends in
dictate that the that interest at
the be at heat
But will all be although race
he warm one good feeling prevalent
wi" be helping the winners celebrate happy
no one can really lose the Thrift Club
worked the hardest magnificent prizes will be the
happe of
No information regarding the po box will given
anyone SO do not hesitate about bringing early
forget that the vote ballots
cul member to be counted must apnear on
the o every
Now then, this CHANCE Go ntodav to win or
else forever hold RACE IS NOW TIP TO yo AND
FRIENDS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-02
WHO WILL BE WINNER
IS QUESTION OF THE HOUR

The Battle of Ballots is Almost Over and Who Are The
Most Popular and Well Thought of Members ofthe
Thrift Club VIII Soon be Known-Vodng Win
Cease at Ten O'clock Saturday Nighttime Votes
Issued After Closing Hour. Get All Your Votes in
On Time.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-04-02

First Grand Prize. $4,000 in Gold.
Second Grand Prize:c $4,000 in Gold.
Prize for Lodge, Church, or other Institu-
ton: $4,000 in Gold.
Seven $4,000 Diamond Rings and seven
$4,000 Kitchen Cabinets as Dist. prizes.
49,. A ten per cent cash commission to
every member of the Thrift Club who re-
mains active up until the close of the cam
paign, and who fails to win prize.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-12-17
AIMANACNFoR TODAy
CoNCERTAN DANCING

SINGING AIcENELLY ORCHESTRA Colonial Ball Room, 271 Fairfield Ave.
 THURSDAY EVENING DEC. 16 Admission 35 Cents All Welcome