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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-07

Mystic Sunday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Hughes and took supper with
them. ri
Miss Minnie James Of Promise City
was delightfully."- entertained at the
home of Mrs. John Childs on Saturday
evening at a big birthday supper Al
large crowd was present to participate
in the affair. They departed at late
hour, wishing Miss James many more
happy birthdays.
Relatives and friends have received
word from Mrs. Libbie Price, who is in
Chicago with her, son, who was very
sick, stating he was much improved.
Mr.. Roy Hicks is in the city visiting
with his mother and family, Mrs. J..
Hicks Of E. Jackson street, Mr.. Hicks
having his discharge from service.
The Red Cross Club met with Mrs.
VIM. Noah Thursday and completed the
quilts that were donated by Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Thompkins. They were a
nice looking bunch when done. They
were shipped Saturday p. m.
w ehardly know how to act this cold
weather. We have had such spring like
weather.
Mrs. B. B. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
B. Martin of Kansas City, Mo-, and Mr..
and Mrs. John H. Davis of this city
were invited to the home of Sgt. NJ. j.
Thompkins for reception Sunday af-
ternoon at o'clock by the Sir Knights
and Daughters, but after DR.. Thomp-
kins took ill at the church they were
taken to the home Of Daughter Rather
inc Smith, where big reception was
given them. Daughter Martin is a char
ter member of Golden Rule Tabernacle.
She has been absent from the city about
three years. Mrs. Martin made some
very encouraging remarks. Also Mrs.
Davis, Daughter M. Riddings, Sister H.
Tripplet, the G. NJ, spoke some very
good things to the crowd. All de-
parted for church at O'Clock, wishing
Daughter Martin and her hostess much
success.
Mrs. Hughes of Mystic was visitor
at the Mrs. J. H. Davis home Monday
with her friend, Mrs. Martin. Mrs. K.
Smith, Mrs. A. Jackson, Mrs. A. L. Crit
tenden and daughter Christine were
also calling on Mrs. Davis and Mrs.
Martin Monday afternoon.
Mrs. John Allen spent Sunday with
Mrs. j. p. Gooding.
Mrs. b. b. Baker was entertained
Monday morning at 10 O'Clock to q
cafeteria lunch, the lunch being pre-
pared by Mrs. Martin. fsa
Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Mayfeld enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Davis and
their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. Mar
tain, Mrs. Katherine Smith at 6 O'Clock
dinner Monday evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin leave Tuesday night for their
home in Kansas City, Mo. They Wis
tied with relatives and friends in Tren-
ton, Mo-, for week before coming to
our city. Mr.. Martin is working at the
round house in Kansas City. Everyone
was glad to see them and hate to see
them go so soon They were making
their farewell calls this a. M, as Mrs.
John Childs entertained for them at
8 o'clock and Mrs. Libble Jeter at 3
O'Clock dinner, and Mrs. N. Jeter and
family gave musical for them from
8 O'Clock until their train. They say
they have sure had pleasant visit in
our city.
Mrs. G. Jones was calling at the $. d.
Jones home Sunday, also on Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Hicks.
Mrs Mildred Mayfeld is better at
this writing.
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A PLEA FOR MAaAzINEs.

Miss Robinson, hostess at the Hostess
House No. 2 Camp Dodge, Iowa, says
the supply Of magazines is inadequate
to meet the demands of our boys in
camp, hence the club women Of the
state are urged to send as many in as
possible. Those in the city can leave
their magazines at the Model Drug
Store, 18th and Center Sts., and an
army truck will call for them the latter
part of the week. Those out of the city
can send direct to Hostess House No. 2,
Camp Dodge Iowa
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FoRT DoDaB. ].

tHST n *
II The social given by the Seeds Of
Kindness at Rev. Biggs was success.
They certainly had plenty Of good
Biggs.
Mrs. steppe was called to Fremont,
Neb., her grandmother being sick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Coleman spent
Sunday in Boone visiting his brother,
who was mustered out at Camp Dix.
The Equal Right Club will have a
mass meeting Tuesday night at the A.
M. E. mission.
Mrs. PETERS of Rockwell City was
visiting friends few days. While here
Mrs. Coffman entertained her with an
opera party.
Mr.. Julius Butcher and Miss B.
Eaten were quietly married Saturday.
We wish for them long and happy
married life.
Mr.. Venable is building beautiful
bungalow On 18th st.
Mr.. Walden, the tailor, Of Estherville,
is in town this week fitting the boys out
with new spring suits.
Mr.. Fred Rogers is in the city this
! week attending the Masonic lodge.
Mrs. Thomas Franklin returned home
Saturday from Kansas, where she was
visiting sick sister, who was stricken
| with the flu.
Mr.. Earl Southall is suffering from an
| injury sustained by rear auto axle
! falling ON his foot.
Mrs. Villa Coleman, one Of Madam
Walkers students, reports good BUSH
ness in hair work.
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MONEY INVESTORS WANTED.

TEN colored persons to put in two
hundred dollars ($200.O0) and two hun
bred dollars ($2Oo.Oo) more per year for
two years, or six hundred dollars
-($600.00) in all, to purchase forty four
feet AZ it, of land on Center street
between Tenth and Eleventh street.
Contract and information at MODEL
DRUG STORE, cor. 11thz and Center
SITS. George b. Woodson, Promoter.
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That Terrible Headache.

Do you have periodic attacks OF head
ache accompanied by sickness Of the
stomach or vomiting, sallow skin and
dull eyesf If so, you can get quick
relief by taking Chamberlain 8 Tablets
as directed for biliousness, and you may
be able to avoid these attacks If you
observe the directions with each pack
age.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-07
Indigestion.

Take a few doses of Chamberlain 8
Tablets as directed for indigestion, and
YOU will soon forget about your stom-
ach troubles Try it.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-02-07
COMMEMORATE LINCOLN AND
DOUGLASS BIRTHDAY.

The birthday anniversary Of Abra-
ham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass,
illustrious Negro statesman and orator,
will be observed Wednesday evening,
February IL, at Union Congregational
church, corner Of Tenth and Park
streets.
The Des Moines Branch Of the Ma
tional Association for the Advancement
Of Colored People, under whose auspices
the meeting will be held, has secured
two wonderfully eloquent speakers FOR
the occasion, the Rev. Charles 8. Med
bury, pastor Of the University Church
of Christ, who will deliver an address
on the subject tLincoln-The Amer
lean Type and Lieut.. Thomas M.
Gregory Of tho One Hundred Sixty
third Depot Brigade, stationed at Camp
Dodge, who will eulogize (" Douglass. -
A piano selection by Miss Oracle
Fredericks, a group of songs by Mr..
Fred Foss, violin and piano duet by
Mr.. Marion Hawk and Mr.. Leonard
Hawk, solo by Mrs. Colleen Jones,
contralto, and an Grafton by Miss G..
Fredericks will complete the program.
The invocation will be given by the Rev.
s. Bates and the benediction by the
Rev. H. E. King. Gilbert R. Hall, pres
ident Of the Des Moines Branch, will
preside.
Everyone is invited. Admission free
The 8. L. Brit Club met Friday p. m.
at the home Of Mrs. Brewer, 933 14th
st. Pl They will meet next Friday,
Feb. IA, at the parsonage with Mrs. 8.
Il. Brit as hostess.
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If Lincoln Could Speak
Today He Would Say

( Emancipate yourself from
( money worries by putting your
savings into Thrift and War Saw
/ inos stamps.
/ Have 4 personal share In your
/ government by owning govern
nent stock-Thrift and War
Savings Stamps. The money you
/ pay for them is loan from you
to the government and pays you
+ interest.
! 4ss
Be active, good citizens-part-
ners with your country in finish
( ing up the war job md carrying
out the peace program. Thrift
+ and War Savings Stamps give
this partnership.
Spend your time and energy
as well as money wisely. You
I will then be able to buy Thrift
I and War Savings Stamps. Steady
saving will bring you prosperity.
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bursed to the doorkeepers' and refund him
double. BECOME now and see to the mat
ter"
Tell me-" said Seti when he had gone,
you who must be wise in your fashion,
why does a Court always breed thieves?"
81 suppose for the same reason, o
Prince, that a dogs back breeds ieas.
Fleas must live, and there is the dog"
True" he answered. land these palace
heas are not paid enough. II ever / have
power will see to it. They shall be fewer
but better fed. Now, Ana, be seated. I
know you though you do not know me, and
already have learned to love you through
your writings. Tell me Of yourself"
So l told him all my simple tale, to
which he listened without word; and then
asked me why had come to see him. !
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full moon rose above the palm-trees, max
ing the world almost as light as day. About
the market-place stood great temples Of
the gods, with pylons and avenues Of
sphinxes, also that wonder Of the world,
the colossal statue Of the second Rameses,
while to the north upon a mound was the
glorious palace Of Pharaoh. Other palaces
there were also, inhabited by the mobiles
and officers of the court, and between
them ran long streets where dwelt the
citizens.
seti halted to gaze at these wondrous
buildings.
They are very old" he said, "but most
of them, like the walls and those temples
of Anon and Of Ptah, have been rebuilt
in the time Of my grandfather or since his
day by the labor Of Israelitish slaves who
dwell yonder m the rich land Of Goshen
They must have cost much gold" /
answered.
"The Kings Of Egypt do not
pay their slaves" remarked the
Prince shortly.
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81 do not know, Pambasa. All I know
is that weary of this foolishness, and Of
the world. Tell me of something that will
tighten my heart, for it is heavy"
There are jugglers without, Prince, one
Of whom says he can throw a rope into the
air and climb up it until he Vanishes into
heaven"
when he has done it in your sight,
Pambasa, bring him to me, but not before.
Death is the only rope by which We can
climb to heaven-or be lowered into hell"
Then there are the dancers, Prince, and
among them some very finely made girls,
for saw them bathing in the palace lake,
such as would have delighted the heart Of
your grandfather, the great Rameses."
They do not delight my heart, who
want no naked women prancing here. Try
again, Pambasa."
Il can think Of nothing else, Prince.
Yet, stay There is q scribe without
named Ana, a thin, sharpnosed man, who
says he is your Highness's twin In Ra."
ANAL" said the Prince. "He Of Mem
phis who writes stories? Why did you not
say so before, you old fool? Let him enter
at once, at once"
Now hearing this l, Ana, walked through
the curtains and Frustrated myself. saying:
81 am that scribe, o Royal Son Of the
Sun"
How dare you enter the Princes pres
ence without being bidden"- began
Pambasa, but Seti broke In with stern
voice, saying:
And how dare you, Pambasa, keep this
learned man waiting at my door like.
dog? Rise, Ana, and cease from giving
me titles, for we are not at Court. Tell
me, how long have you been in Tants:
MANY days, o Prince" l answered
seeking your presence and in vain"
"And how did you win 1t at last?"
by payment, o Prince" answered in.
nOcently, "as it seems is usual. The door
keepers"-
81 understand" said Seti, ''the door
keepers! Pambasa, You Will ascertain
what amount this learned scribe has dis
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turn from their labor at the digging Of the
new canal which is to run to the Red Sea"
answered the Prince.
We stood still to watch them 90 by, and
noted how proudly their eyes flashed and
how fierce was their bearing although-they
were but men in bonds, very weary, too,
and stained by toll in mud and water.
Presently this happened: A Whitebearu-
ed man Jagged behind, dragging on the
line and checking the march. Thereupon
an oVerseer ran up and logged him with
u cruel whip cut from the hide Of the sea
horse.
The man turned and, lifting q wooden
spade which he carried, struck the over.
seer such blow that he cracked his skull
so that he fell down dead Other over
seers rushed at the Hebrew, as these Israel
ties were called, and beat him tin ile also
fell. Then q soldier appeared and, seeing
what had happened, drew his bronze sword.
From among the throng sprang ont girI,
young and very lovely, although she was
but roughly clad.
Since then IhaYe seen Merapi, Moon Of
Israel, as she was called, clad "a the pro
raiment Of queen and once even Of q god
dess, but never, think, did she look more
beauteous than IN this hour Of her slavery.
Her large eyes, neither blue nor black,
caught the light Of the moon ana were
asW1m with tears. Her plenteous bronze
hued hair flowed In great curis over the
snoW-white bosom that her rongh robe re-
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vealed. Her delicate hand was lifted as
though to ward OF the blows which fen
upon him whom she sought to protect Her
tall and slender shape stood out againJt
a flare of light which burned upon some
market stall. She was beauteous exceed
ingly, so beauteous that my heart stood
still at the sight Of her, yes, mine that for
some years had held no thought Of woman
save such as were black and evil
She cried aloud. Standing over the
fallen man she appealed to the soldier for
mercy. Then, seeing that there was none
to hope for from him, she cast her great
eyes around until they fell upon the Prince
Seti
"Oh, SIR" she walled, you have a noble
air. Will you stand by and see my father
murdered for no fault?"
Drag her OF, or / smite through her."
shouted the captain, for now she had
thrown herself down upon the fallen
1sraelite. The oVerseers Obeyed, tearing
her away.
Hold butcher" cried the Prince.
who are you, dog, that dare to teach
Pharaoh's officer his duty?" answered the
captain, shifting the Prince In the face
with his left hand.
Then swiftly he struck downward, and
saw the bronze sword pass through the
body of the Israelite, who quiVered and lay
still. II was all done in an instant, and
on the silence that followed rang out the
sound of a woman's wall. For a moment
Seti choked-with rage, think Then he
spoke a single word-"Guards!"
The four Nubians, who, as ordered, had
kept at q distance, burst through the gath
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IA we went on we mingled with the
thousands of people who were wan
dering to and fro seeking rest after the
business of the day. Here on the frontier
of Egypt were gathered folk of every race:
Bedouins from the desert. Syrians from
beyond the Red Sea, merchants from the
rich Isle of Chittim, travellers from the
coast and riders from the land OF Punt
and from the unknown countries OF the
north. All were talking, laughing and max
ing merry. save some who gathered IN
circles to listen to teller OF tales or wan
dering musicians, or to watch women VINO
danced half nakel for gifts.
Now and again the crowd would part to
let pass the chariot of some noble or lady
before which went running footmen, who
shouted. Make way, make way" and laid
about them with their long wands. Then
came a procession of the white-robed
priests of Isis travelling by moonlight as
was fitting for the servants Of the Lady OF
the Moon, and bearing aloft the holy i'm
age of the goddess before which all men
bowed and for a little while were silent.
After this followed the corpse Of some
great one newly dead, preceded by troop
of hired mourners who rent the air with
their lamentations. Lastly, from out Of
one of the side streets emerged several
hundred hooknosed and bearded men,
among whom were a few women, loosely
roped together and escorted by a company
of armed guards.
who are these?" l asked, for had
never seen their like.
Slaves of the people Of Israel who re-
Great Britain Rights Reserved.
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length We came to some broidered cur
tains. Here Pambasa whispered to me to
wait, and passed through the curtains
which he left not quite closed, so that l
could see the room beyond and hear all
that took place there
1t was a small room like to that Of any
scribe, for on the tables were palettes,
pens Of reed, ink in aiabaster vases and
sheets of papyrus pinned upon boards.
Against the walls hung racks in which
were papyrus rolls, and on the hearth
burned fire Of cedar-wood.
BY this fire stood the Prince, whom
knew from his statues. His years ap-
peared fewer than mine, although we were
born upon the same day, and he was tall
and thin, very fair also for one OF our
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replied that it was because he had
sent for me, which he >had forgotten;
also because / brought him a story
that had dared to dedicate to him.
Il am honored," he said in pleased
voice, 81 am greatly hOnored. If like II
well, your story shall go to the tomb with
me for my Ka to read I'd re-read until
the day of resurrection, though first l will
study 1t in the flesh. Do you know this
city Of Tanis, Ana?'
l answered that knew little of it.
Then, with your leave, l will be your
guide through it this night, and afterward
we will sup and talk"
1 bowed and he cIapped his hands,
whereon a servant appeared.
Bring two cloaks," said the Prince. 81
go abroad with the scribe, Ana. Let
guard of four Nubians, no more follow
US, but at a distance and disguised. Let
them wait at the private entrance"
Almost Immediately a black slave ap-
peared with two long hooded cloaks, such
as camel-drivers wear, which he helped US
to put, on. Then, taking lamp, he led US
from the room through doorway opposite
to that by which l had entered, down pas
sages and a narrow stair that ended in a
courtyard.
Crossing this we came to a wall great
and thick, in which were double doors
sheathed with copper that opened mys-
teriOusly at our approach. Outside OF
these doors stood four tall men, also
wrapped in cloaks, who seemed to take no
note of US. Still, looking back when we
had gone little way, l observed that they
fOIlnuyInO No Though hry
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CHAPTER II.
The Breaking of the Cup.

"TE walked down a broad street Dor
w dered by trees, beyond which were
w lime washed, fiat rooted houses
built Of sun-dried brick, standing, each of
them, in its own garden, till at length we
came to the great market-place just as the
Copyright, 1919, by Star Company.
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ana lllu, very 1aAA aASO
people, perhaps be-
cause Of the Syrian
blood that ran In his
veins. His hair was
straight and brown like
to that Of northern folk
who come to trade in the
markets Of Egypt, and
his eyes were gray
rather than black, set be-
meath somewhat promi-
nent brOws.
"You come ats a good
time, Pambasa," he said
IN a voice that was very
soft and pleasant and
vet most manlike. "You
are old and doubtless
wise. Say, are you WISE
Pambasa?"
Eyes, your Highness.
l am wise like your High
ness's uncle, Khaemuas,
the mighty magician,
whose sandals l used to
clean when / was young.
els It so? Then why
are you so careful to
hide your wisdom which
should be open like q
flower for US poor bees
to suck at? Well, l am
glad to learn that you are
wise, for In this book OF
magic that / have been
reading l find problems
worthy Of Khaemuas, the
departed"
'Why is your Highness
glad?"
Because you, being by
your own account his
equal, can now interpret
the matter as Khaemuas
would have done. You
know, Pambasa, that had
he lived he would have
been Pharaoh In place Of
my father. He died too
soon, however, which
proves to me that there
was something in this
tale Of his wisdom, since
no really wise man would
ever wish to be Pharaoh
Of Egypt"
Pambasa stared with
his mouth open.
mot wish to be Pha-
raoh?" he began.
Nov, Pambasa the
Wise" went on the
Prince as though he had
not heard him, listen.
This old book gives q
charm to empty the
heart Of its wariness,'
that It says Is the Oldest
and most common sick
ness in the world, from
which only kittens, some
children and mad people
are free. It appears that
the cure for this sick
ness, so says the book, is
to stand on the top Of the
pyramids of Khufu at
midnight at that moment
when the moon is largest
in the whole year, and
drink from the cup Of
dreams, reciting mean
while a spell written here
at length In language
which / cannot read"
There is no virtue In
spells, Prince, IL anyone
cau road than -
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Continued on Page II.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1919-03-28
The kingsbury Hats
In al! Latest Styles and Shapes
0uecnSbury Caps
In Something New and Classy.

Don't forget we repre-
sent one OF the best tailor
ing houses. Lahm & Co. A
full line Of Raincoats.
Slickers, and all wet wealth
er goods.
Be sure to see our work
trousers at reduced figure.
Best grade Of Bib Overalls
at 1925. Our full line Of
Work Shirts, Underwear,
ETC.. is here.
Something for you to re-
member: Our goods have
quality and this is the one
house where goods proven
unsatisfactory your money
is cheerfully refunded. Do
not forget the number.
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Women EJECT Qnacers.

The annual meeting d The No.
mems club was held ~ tie salu a
home 81 Mrs Frank r. Hayerlnn
Yesterday afternoon, when th# fol
lowing officers fer the year wrrc
elected: Precedent Mrs r g. Ssrlng
fellow: vice p-esident Miss Laafa
Sh9up: second vice president. Mrs !
4. Hern&un secretary, Mrs Ferrill
Terry: cores pouding eerretary Mrs
Philip Rand: treasurer. Mrs 4. g
Amonson. The club decided te IN.
gage Rev Mr. Strlnafellow for a lee
ture on the Lewis a Clark eXR.3ra
tons IN the Northwess 4, come Of ST
the Grand theatre IN the affern 3or
Of April 10. when a small adm sion
Will be charged &r. NStriag5eI5w i
a recognized authority On This sub
iect from original research an along
the famous trail from s. Louis e
the mouth OF the Columbia river
The lecture will be illustrated by
numerous lantern slides and will be
worth while 20 be seen and heard by
all of our people
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SALMON LOCALS

Mrs. Fred vexina is down from
LeaGore for a few days visit with
Mrs. Della Hamilton. :.
Faie Bros. OF Leadore and De5ois
have been in the lower Salmon river
oun'ry this week buying cattle, Har-
ry White being engaged with them
i'm the buying.
j, Bannan. another six foot sol.
der boy. is back homD AT Patterson On,
having come in from Camp Fremont
ON Wednesday by way OF Salmon. lie
enlisted from Ghallis and left thar
place August last He was In the
camp hospital Sour weeks with a res.
sion with the fiu, where there were
BOO fatal attacks OF the scourgr. He
Was mustered our at Camp Lewis.
coming directly home as soon as re-
leased His father. y. !. Baumam,
lives in the Pahsimarai valley Young
Bauman Is now in splendid health
aud like all other soldiers returning
from raining. whether in cam, or in
field. IL good 10 see.