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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-10
A Little skeptic.

Little Boy-Did you ever see .
comet?
Little Girl-No
Neither did |. / don't believe there
is comets
You ought to be ashamed to talk
that way. You'll be sayin' you don't
believe in ghosts next
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-10

A man riding on horseback across tho
country in India came suddenly upon q
tiger. which crouched as if 10 spring
The horse started 10 turn, but as that
would only have invited attack, the
man gave him Il dig with the spurs.
This caused the horse to rear, and the
tiger at once turned tail and ran away.
Mr. Elliot, who tells the foregoing
story. tells also another. 4 friend Ut
his had gone out after the days woTk.
carrying Il book and 4 gun and seated
himself in the tall grass of Il hillside,
hoping to get a sambur deer. All at
once he heard something approaching,
ard saw a large tiger come into view
IT very short range
The tiger crouched, and the man was
afraid to raise his gun, as the beast
would probably spring up5n him be-
fore he could be ready to fire. Tiger
and man looked ii eacli other in ST
lenca,
The man had heard If the effect of
the human eye. and tlEew into his look
the fiercest expressiA he could COM
mand; burt the tige1 returned it with
interest.
Then the man bethought himself to
try the effect 3f the human voice.
Gathering himself together. he let ouz
the most awful yell he could mustel
The tiger rose to his legs and tulI/
half round. Ehe man. g,2atIy enc,
aged, utterh another yell, and
beast disappeared in the grass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-10

We can insure against fire, and guard
against a thief, but there is no protection
against back bitter
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-10

American mecnanic-"What 81 wrong
with it,, -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-10

ever HIS FACE.
Use of affecta-
es to appear
! And Ito
ough to listen
|t.yes, to kiss
, many times
all the mad
rreat passion!
forgotten it!
d him SO; he
lime hour; it
felike the
eNecutioner
ON his cell
eaol, night.
said to me,
i've: you are
Have You
Sin your
Evered him
t my horse
and torn
ill all its
ed and it's
blossoms
no more!
n,ilnoSa!
lame thus
a.y on the
alsing the
book for
come to
a novel,
Harriet.
lriqueta,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-10
a Labor pess,n,ist.

Agltator- .Oi've been all over thisxo Own
an it's goin' to ther dogs, thot's pySyat II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-10
FE l ll. Nv V1rlI 1T1N
.e.jai+,oss.

HE vermin of the
North mosqui-
toes, worse O
thousand times
than any of trop-
zeal lands-and
the other night
insects, torture
me in this square
and stuHy room.
Would to heaven
] had never cross
ed under the line
of Cancer! After
- q
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-10

..We don't run any boats to Paris.
Do you belong tae>other sidepn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10
Healthy Perfumes.

The art OF pertaining in all its refinement
came to us from the Italians, and it has re-
manned for an Italian TO discover also that
perfumes are actually healthy. 1t is a very
odd theory, but there is no reason in the
world to doubt the correctness Of the
theorists conclusions. He confines his the
orizing largely to the domain Of the veg
etable kingdom, including the old-fashion-
ed understanding herbs that the grand
mothers loved TO have about them. Among
these are cherry, laurel cloves. lavender,
mint, juniper, lemons, fennel and berga-
mot. He says that these exercise a health
full influence upon humanity by converting
the oxygen into ozone, and thus increasing
its oxydizing influence In the perfumes
just mentioned there is a large quantity OF
ozone. Among those which he also favors
as of aid in this manner, but In lesser de-
gree, are anise nutmeg and thyme. Among
flowers that are incidentally qualified are the
hyacinth, mignonette. heliotrope and lily
of-the-valley all Of which have ozone-in-
closed vessels. He is of the opinion that
flowers without perfume are destitute OF
these health-giving qualities. and. on the
contrary, absorb the ozone to the detriment
of health. lie recommends the cultivation
OF flowers In marshy districts. and In all
places infested with animal odors on ac-
count OF the powerful oxydizing influence
of their ozone The Inhabitants OF unhealthy
regions should. he thinks. surround their
homes with growing. sweet-smelling flowers
and the more odorous the better.
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valuable now, worth ever so many millions
of dollars. Ages ago, when the government
began to buy silver to help the poor dear
miners. it coined some of it into dollars,
but you know that silver does not show
nearly so pretty through those little silver
chain purses as gold or even grecnbacks,
ana 80 the people got tired Of the silver
doilc. because Ii was cheap, and they
co2Eei Mr.. Cleveland to call an extra ses-
sion Of Congress TO fix it SO that we would
have only gold money, and something that
was prettier They had an awful time of
boarded up at the Capitol. They forced Mr..
Sherman TO make a new law; you know he
was the one who made those horrid big sill
Yer dollars, but 1t does not seem to work
very we'll I don't think there has been any
change in the style, and have heard papa
growl more about the scarcity of money
this winter than ever before. 1t was then
that Mr.. Bland thought about making use
Of the old silver in the treasury l think 1t
was a perfectly lovely idea. 1 told papa to
get me some of the very Oldest silver, and
he said he would. 1 do hope that 1 have
anxiously around Elaine FASTENED to as
sure her that she had fixed things up until
nothing short of a worlds fair search light
could give it added brilliance.
IAN that you lack Of being full expo
sition Of the silver question is mint and
some metal" was Dorothy's comment as
they folded up their work for lunch. You
should not hide your light under a bushel
Jennie. You would be invaluable to some Of
the new fnancierS. Just mention II TO
your father" And Jennie said that she
would, for she had long felt that that was
her mission!
AS Dick once remarked that was a
mighty wise old duffer who said that little
" SONORA SARA.
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jingling little pendants. The very full
sleeve pufs. reaching to the elbow, were
also covered with net.
This made a delightfully."- effective evening
gown. but an afternoon and general utility
dress was also needed. so a deep yoke with
high collar was made and. after being COW
cred With folds of net, was tackled into its
place. Then long dress cuffs were added
and basted into the elbow sleeves and the
clever little dressmaker has two really
beautiful gowns which, after all. is only
one.
The last sketch shows one of the very
prettiest designs l have seen The silk
is drawn over the perfectly fitted lining
in straight folds from shoulder to the
pointed waist. forming a sharply defined V
This opening is TO be filled in with silk of
contrasting color. velvet or lace and is
so arranged that the neck is left open and
square. In the back the material is cut
into a slight V-shaped opening, and from
there drawn In scant folds to the waist
which is finished with full double ruffie
The sleeves reach the elbow and are made
IN TWO immense puns. B. V. K.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10
for The Evening Star.
king of Thee.

Swift, through the wintry air the scud is flying
Low means the wind, and drear the night comes
down;
With ghostly murmurings, whisp'rings never diving
The lofty elms are swaying, gaunt and brown;
Dark, lonely passiOnless- an has the seeming
OF realms where light and life have ceased to be-
As by my fire I'm sitting, of thee dreaming
Love, deigns thy fancy e'er to dream Of mep
Soft is the breath of Spring. benign her blessing
Radiant her smile DER budding leaves and flowers
An artful lover fits the breeze, caressng
Fair nature in her lovely Glens and bowers;
Like snOwfiakes softly falling. floating sinking
The apple blossoms leave the mother tree,
Beneath whose rustlng boughs of thee I'm think
ing
Love, lives there in thy heart one thought Of Inc
Now. PhOebus earlier wakes and longer tarries
The bursting bud hath To fruition come;
Each breeze that sweeps the fields and orchards car
rcs
The promise Of Il bOunteous harvest home:
Beside the bOundless ocean l am lying,
| watch the ships go sailing Ger the sea-
Yet heed them not-Only for thee I'm signing
Love, has thy gentle heart eer sighed for me?
Across the autumn sky white clouds are drifting
Like snowy sails upon a sea of blue:
The forest. erst 50 green, its brow is lifting
Clad in its robe Of red and golden hue;
Nature to well earned rest more is turning
Her long, hard labor wrought right faithfully;
While sad and lone for thee, loved one I'm yearp
ing
Oh, hast thou not yearning thought Of me?
SAMUEL y. POND.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10
A LITTLE CHAT ON FLOWERS
How to Arrange Them to the Very
Best Advantage.

From the Philadelphia Times ~
Inc best arrangement for diEplay,ing cut
flowers. as well as the most nstuSsy1 and
economical, is that OF using any low. shall
low vessel either Of glass or china. Of
about the size Of a soup plate II this n
hlled with clean, fresh moss from the
woods, made up in a slightly rounded form
in the center, flowers and ornansn tai
sprays of leaves can be inserted in a free.
natural-appearing manner. instead of hay-
ing that excessively formal appearance
lhey usually have when packed in small
vases. or when made into bouquets They
also keep fresh for longer period, owing
TO the much larger surface exposed i'm
mediately under them, the MONT moss fur
nlshlng source of vapor which tends to
preserve the blossoms. The moss should be
well sprinkled with water at each renewal
of the flowers.
Very pleasing effects may be produced
by procuring small rooted plants such as
violets, which may be picked up in the
woods and meadows, and inserting them in
the damp moss. where they will continue
to grow and flower for some considerable
time. An arrangement of this kind is east
ly kept ever fresh by substituting a twig
or fern or flower as others fade and are
removed.
Trailing plants of suitable growth may be
usefully employed in this sort OF decora-
ton. The lnaria cymbalaria, often called
Wentworth ivy; the tradescantia discolor
one of the many Wandering Jews OF our
domestic plant nomenclature, and the lysi-
machial nummularia. or moneywort, are
some OF the plants wen fitted for use jn
this way,
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The second Illustration is equally attrac-
live. but requires a little more skill in
making, as the yoke and collar are cut in
one piece. This is of black velvet so also
Is the girdle and the lower sleeves. The
waist proper is Of delicate pink and white
changeable silk. which is gathered on the
yoke. and then drawn loosely into the gir-
feet. The upper sleeves are two enormous
puffs. stifly interine1. 10 give the correct
set" 1t would be difficult 20 find a more
artistic or generally becoming style than
this. and the silken material may be deli
cate. gorgeous or suDdued in tone. The ef-
feet of the finished bodice is sure to be sat
isfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10
TO ACQUIRE a PRETTY NECK.
Rules Laid Down by Mrs. Bishop That
Are Well tn Follow.

Have you ugly little hollows in your neck
and fiat chest? Here is an admirable ex-
ercise taught by Mrs. Emily Bishop to wo-
men VINO are so afflicted, which, If followed
persistently, will develop the chest mus
cles and fill out all those telltale holIows
in the neck:
Advance one foot as in a long step and
stand with the weight on it. extending the
aims parallel to reach other in front until
they are in line with the shoulders. ener-
gize them and close the hands if each
were firmly grasping a rope. keeping the
eyes steadily fixed on some point about
two feet above their level; inhale slowly
and with great energy pull the extended
aims down and we'll backward at the same
time bend the torso forward. but do not
transfer the weight of the body. The head
bends backward in opposition to the torso.
Hold the position for a moment then with
draw all unnecessary rerve force from the
muscles and exhale as the body returns to
its original position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10
WEARY WASTE OF "TEAs.v
One Society Woman Redeemed by q
SamOvar With a Chimney.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun.
II have been to seven at homes this af-
ternoon" said a wild-eyed woman the other
day, land life seems to me nothing but a
weary waste of waters, surrounded by
steaming oceans of hot tea! II mad gone
to seventy times seven of them don't sup
pose 1 would have found any variety
Il am always reading about some COM
modify being called king Cotton is King,
and iron is king, and corn is king; it all
depends on the locality. There seems TO be
a great difference Of opinion on the matter.
But 1 don't think any one will dispute me
when l say that no matter what is king,
tea is queen. And yet tea doesn't exactly
harmonize with some notions about wo-
men. 1t Is a ministering angel Just as
much in our hours OF ease as IL is when
pain and anguish wiring the brow. In fact,
it seems to me that our hours Of ease are
signals for a perfect tidal wave of tea to
gather and break over us.
Have you read The Heavenly Twins? p
If you have not, will you oblige me by
reading the number of tim as tea is men
toned? Tea seems to be the life blood of
English society, and it is coursing through
American veins at almost the same rate.
Why cannot we get an occasional cup of
coffee or chocolate or cocoa? But, by the
way" and the eyes of the tlisparaeer of
tea suddenly shone with joy instead of de-
Spair, since we must all submit oursely es
to the rule of Queen Five O'Clock Tea, you
should see the table L have prepared for
her throne.
"a friend of mine, a newspaper women
by the way, was poking around among the
east side tenements for some reason or
other l never do pretend to keep track Of
the motives for her extraordinary wander
ings. But in the course Of her inres.iga-
tons she visited a certain family of Rus
sian Jews, living on the top floor of a rear
tenement. AS soon my friend entered
the room her eyes fell on a Russian Sam
ovar on the board shelf which passes for
a mantelpiece. oh, my deari K is a
beauty. Its shape is assic, its ornaren-
tation artistic, its material solid brass. 1t
is a gem! My friend realized it at once
and-well, in short, the samovar is now
mine.
1T gives a charm to my tea table which
isn't to be found at another New York 4
O'Clock. But in a rash moment / confided
the history OF my treasure to numerous
callers, and now the indications are that !
have started a fad, for to my certain
knowledge several Of my acqilaintances are
ransacking the tenements for old Russian
samovars. But at any rate have the
glory of fnaugurating the fashion" and
she turned to go, probably to an eighth
'at home" But at the door she paused
and, with an air of supreme triumph,
called back:
Mine has a chimney
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10
PRESENTS TO ENCOURAGE.
Flowers Are the Only Things 10 Re.
ceive Even From a Fiance.

Here is a custom of France which il would
be well for our American young girls 10 re-
feet upon-and to encourage. 1t is TO re-
ceive presents OF flowers only. even from a
fiance. If the engagement should be broken
-as engagements sometimes are you know
there can be no horrible ENHANCEMENT
about the return Of gifts. Flowers are per-
ishable. They die with the day, but while
they last they are capable Of affording ex-
Quisite pleasure and qualification. In France
the lover. as a rule. endeavors TO send 10
his fiancee each day a basket or bouquet OF
white flowers. And as the supply is bound
to meet the demand, there are florists who
make business OF engagement flowers.
There is, one discovers, a special etiquette
about the way In which the white satin rib
bon is tied on them-true lovers knot, of
course-and We learn that the present pre-
vailing mode is a basket of white flowers
tied with white ribbon and yelled In white
tnlle. Very sweet and pretty and dainty, no
doubt but to US Americans rather sugges-
i've or a babys funeral. We Will take our
Mowers colored. IL you please-and never
mind the ribbons or the tulle.
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a pudgy hand and fat foot Hence IL win
pe wen for her to eschew white gloves ana
a. IN shoes. unless she wants people to no.
uce ana remark upon the enormous proper
siohs OF these extremities. The proper thing
aor large women to do is to wear the most
,,hncoiispicuous attire possible Ii may be OF
ne richest materials. II they can AFFORD
them. but there should be no oddities in
sarhltIre and freaks of fashion should be
ieiI severely alone. Such things serve TO
al, an attehtlon to woman, and IL she has not
.ne inquire or Venus she is sure to get adj
verse comment.
ms Is to be a season of wash goods far
anead OF anything that has been known for
Inc one consolation in contemplate
ing the impending wash bills is that the in
,nshlsent laundrywoman. whose chief aim in
NE seems TO be the ruination OF all ones
pretty clothes. will have TO labor harder
than ever this season IL she ACCOMMODATES
Ieh purpose for all the new colors are
warranted as fast and not to be faded In
washing.
II II Is necessary to cut a loaf OF warm
q. VI eau neat the bread knife quite hot and
II VIII slice the bread as though cold.
TN Never n0 sleep with a bright light shining in
ele eyes. The face in sleep should be turn
ed to the darkest part of the room
Inc Lenten travelling gowns escape the
ground all around and have skirts four
yards wide. Tailors lap all the seams on
the outside and stitch them twice and the
aool Inishng is a wide hem finished with
several rows OF stitching. The wrap is q
, vu.a way coat with umbrella skirt. reach
ing nalf way to the knees, fastened with
UHe ldise button on the bust. Underneath
tne EPSON waistcoat which buttons
Sioseiy 10 the throat with a standing coll
rar; IL should contrast with the gown.
cIn,S 49, made of hop sacking. covert
eio'h or Gamers hair.
A
Imng effect at a recent children's
parey; When the sweets and creams were
sy,,avt ehere was placed before each small
Sa q nghted candle. The candlestick
, was OF Chocolate cream, the candle of
go. 70 cream, and right at its tip was a
nm, my pihon nut, an oily tidbit, which burned
wild. e
Inc advance talk of spring millinery
PROMISES all the colors of Joseph's coat
ana SHADES besides that he never heard of.
as as i1 t snapes-it looks as though a cyclone
hao been at work on them.
In this damp. changeable weather COM
mon sense mixed with care will save a
good many colds and "cricks'' in ones
pack; Never stand still in cold or damp
taking exercise; avoid standing ON ice or
snow or where a cold wind blows over Won.
Never lean with the back unon anythfns
coIo- Keep the back. especially between
o ehe snou i blades. well covered keep the
cnest Wen protected. Newer 20 10 bed with
colo or damp feet Waking or sleeping
breathe through the nose Never omit reg
ular bathing, for unless the skin Is stimu-
lsted TO perform its work the pores will
close up and congestion will ensue II Won
have not the good sense To follow The
other suggestions do try TO accomplisb the
last, battle. ,>
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With Elbow sleeves.

an the next Illustration the material is
drawn from the high wrinkied stock over
O perfectly fitted lining in soft folds to the
waist. where it is cut into a deep point in
front, but left short and round in the back.
The ribbon decoration should be arranged
as in the sketch, each ribbon being fas-
tened with a full r0sette. or a butterfly
bow. The sleeves reach To the elbow. and
while being fun and slightly raised on the
shoulder. are still more voluminous at the
allow
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the bodice. and judging from designs shown
by some of the New York artists one can
easily believe it,
The next model is pretty for demi-toilet
and is especially becoming to those blessed
with pretty Threats. The material is drawn
In straight folds from the neck opening to
the pointed waist. The very wide ruffie
about the neck is d new and decidedly ar
tistic innovation, and the sleeves are, as
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usual, stylishly monstrous. The edge of
the bodice should be laid over with rib
bon, matching or contrasting in color, as
the wearer may desire, and drawn UP on
the left side, where it is secured by numer-
Gus loops.
BY the way, there Is a positive craze just
at present for ribbon girdles. cinctures,
rosettes, &c, but there must be no float
Ing ends" The loops may reach the edge
of the skirt in front or the end of a court
train. but 1t must be loop in every sense
of the word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10
Disease of Makers Of MeIfnfte.
from the London News.

From the London News.
Melnite. the French explosive, is ap. To
poison the workmen engaged in making
IT. After some time they lose their appe-
tiles and good digestion, their skins turn
yellow and they show signs Of poisoning
by the vapors of the pieric acid, which is
chemically formed III their systems At
last the acid attacks the bronchial tubes
and influenza or pneumonia may super
vene. Messrs. Sykes and Ross have also
shown that similar effects result from the
manufacture of roburite. The French gov
eminent has allowed the operatives in the
melinite factories "a ton Of milk daily TO
counterfeit the poison.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10

Another stylish and very inexpensive little
waist Is made of pale yellow crepon, the
only decoration used being the narrow band
OF jet which outlines. the rounded open
ing about the neck and follows the edge
of the belt. The belt and waist ruffie should
be securely sewed together and made sep
arate from the bodice. which is stifiy
boned.
One of my friends, a charming girl, with
a clever head and small pocket book, has
just finished the following ingenious cos
tune. Taking an old black silk gown for
the starting point, she cut out one of the
skirt breadths and made a perfectly plain
and rather scant petticoat, finishing IL
about the foot with three tiny ruffies. This
skirt is worn under another very full one
of inexpensive net. The plain high neck
OF the waist was then cut out and a pretty
half-low opening made. after which the
bodice was covered with folds of net very
full about the opening, but ending in scant
pleats at the waist, which was cut in deep
points front and back. A tiny heading OF
the net was left about the throat, and this
was banded by piece of jet insertion with
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best foot forward" and at the same time
Aeep within the limits of a very moderate
income.
II one has pretty silk waist. becoming
ty made, all the old dark dress skirts in
the wardrobe may be resurrected and worn
with IL, and the effect of the bodice will be
20 charming that the skirt would never re-
ceive more than a glance. and that would
cot be a critical one.
There are SO many beautiful and mex
pensive silks. in plain, tartan and change
able effects. that each shopper can get ex-
actly what suits her complexion or pocket
book. without any advice from me: but af-
ter the material has been procured, it is
sometimes puzzling to know just how to
make it up. and that is where L may be
able to assist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-10
FOR NERVOUS EXHAUSTION
Use HOrsford's Acid Phospbste.
From Puck

DR.. EDWIN r. NOSE. Portland. Me- saws: Il
have used II in my own when suffering frupr
nervous exhaustion, with gratifying results hsv.
prescribed 81 cOr many CT the Vnrlous forms Of
good