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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

IIeceman,s Ca I'm phOr &c" with Giycerlne.
cures Chapped lands and Face Tender or Sore Feet,
Chilblans, Piles &c. c. q. Clark Co. New Haven, CT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
Out of Sight.

Drummer Ito taciturn traveler) -What'
your line1
Traveller "a newspaper man Ideas.
Drummer-H'm! You don't seem t.
carry many samples with you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Piso's Cure is the meuIcIne TO break up
children's Coughs aud Colds.-Mrs. NJ ".
BLUNT, Sp-ague, Wash, March 8, 1924.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

We can not do any man greater wrong
than to misjudge him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

When in trouble take comfort in the fac
that there is no monopoly of misfortune.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
Entertaining,

Jess-I didn't know Mrs. Stickler was
such an entertaining person.
Bess Indeed she is. She knows
disagreeable story about every woman In
her set
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Wisdom is individual inheritance and
cannot be secured at bargain counter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
ta s Childbirth Easy
5by preparing the

system for partufH-
ton, thus assisting Nature and shortening
Labor The painful ordeal of childbirth
is robbed Of its terrors, and the dangers
thereof greatly 1esseued, to both mother and
child The period of confinement is also
greatly shortened, the mother strengthened
and built up, and an abundant secretion OF
nourishment for the child promoted.
Send 10 cents for large Book (I68 pagesl,
giving all particulars. Address, WORLDS
DISPENSARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Cog
Main St, Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
In His Line.

Mrs. Snellair -When that gentleman
complimented me so CALAMITY what made
you exclaim: ssDon't talk shop?'
Mr.. Noinwun-To stop him, of course.
That's Mennyribb, the professional big
ainiSt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

DOR Ted, poor
Ted! I'd give my
commission t o
see him again.
Captain Richard
Debney Of the
British n a " y ,
commander O I
the man-of- war
Cormorant, was
G n t e + t al n ing
some friends in
the harbor OF
San Francisco,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

In Russia it was once the common belief
that beardless men were soulless.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
PAINLESS CFiILDBIRTH.

Mrs FRED HUNT, Of G7enD1ze, ~. n,
says: II read about DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription being SO good for wo-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

= mr1rm,c, Thomas p. Simpson, Washington.
UkIkMIN DC. No atty,s fee until Patent OBJ
! a 0lv " tained. Write for Inventor'sGuid
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

"a Cup of Parks Tea at night moves
the bowels In the morning
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Meanwhile Robby, sweetly dreaming in
his trundle bed
Of the morrow with its presents, hears
rumbling near his head,
Wakes and sees the feet ofa&Vhiskers
dangling in the open CRATE,
Slowly, carefully descending; rubs his
eyes and then his pate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Pllny mentions oar meal as favorite
food Of the Germans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
/ x,

Whiskers follows through the narlor,
picks up Robby's Christmas tree,
Thinks he'll sell it to his uncle for
two dollars, maybe three;
Waves goodbye to little Robby as he
shuffles down the path.
Then makes tracks for Oklahoma TO
avoid his papa's wrath.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21
VIII.

"Robert. thou hast done this evil" Whis-
kers says to little Bob.
Think We, We can here detain me, other
boys and girls to rob!
Nay, nay, thou shalt have no presents,
lest thou lets me go right now.
Robby, cold and frightened, shiyers, does
not dare to make row.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

Whiskers tells how scarce good boys are
in his trips DER land and sea-.
SAYS with pathos. he has Travelled, forty
thousand miles since tea.
Then tells Robby if he'll get him some
thing for his appetite
He can have a million presents, every
one Gust out of sight"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-12-21

FARMING and So ck raising in Nebrasl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
NEWS NOTES.

Captain Fleming. an old pioneer Of
st. Joseph. is dead
Farmers in many parts OF Kansas
are feed ng their wheat TO the hogs
and saving their corn
Kansas lost about 10000 population
IN the last year. mostly from the
exodus to the Cherokee strip.
1t now transpircs that only eleven
lives were lost IN the Lincoln railroad
wreck.
tIr Freaericlsssen. an American cit
izen. had some thrilling experiences
" tn the Russian police Ia It January
a md has just arrived in New York to
tell about it.
1t is reported that Tcresita Carlo.
Of her father The work. it is said,
will give the mot int mate details Of
the career of the Italian patriot
Rev Messrs. Wainwright and Hem
ingway Of Carthage. Mo, have ar
rived IN Washington to urye the
removal of POstma ,ter Zen Thomas
Represe NATIVE Patterson of Ten
nessee is urging the appointment Of
q. J. Matthews. editor OF the Memphis
Commercial Appeal, to the chiIlian
mission
s A. Crook Of CaDdaville. Tenn.
shot and killed q negro who had as
saulted his s-year-old daughter
The outlook is for an early nullifi-
cat on of tne coal miners scale re-
Gently adopted at Columbus. This
will leave the miners as bad OF as
ever
Suit has been brought by . Ken
lucky woman against the estate Of
John A. Hampton. late of hannibal,
Mo. She alleges that she is his
daughter by Z conmon-lav marriage
Cardinal Gibbons, Arch bishop Kahn,
Of 81 Louis, and Bishop Foley, of De-
tro t, arrived sunday at Elkins. w
Va, from Bedford Springs to visit
Hon Henry q. Davis. 5. 3. Elkins and
r. c. Kerens. at their country homes
I here Mr.. Kerens is one Of the lead
I ing mem bers of the Catholic church
It is probable the distinguished guekR
viii remain several days
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13

was also agreed that this be done
without further debate
The order OF business for to-day,
presumably after the treaty shall
have been passed upon will be Sena-
tor Chan Hers resolution for the in
vestigation Of the Alabama elections
After that all is uncertain and there
Is no prearranged program for the en-
tire week. Almost every thing will
dePend upon the action Of the house
on thestariH bill, but whatever that
action may be it can be counted ON as
quite certain the two remaining APP
preparation bills will receive final at
tention some time during the week
The conference report on the sun
dry civil bill has already been largel y
disposed Of, and il is not probable
much more time will be spent upon IL.
The conference comm ttee on the gen
eral deficiency bill had been in session
all day. Notwithstanding it was Sun
day. and it was slievcl It voal b e
in shape for early presentation to
both houses
If, therefore. the ho1so should de-
eide to accept the senate amendments
to the tariff bill. the senate could be
prepared to suspsnd procee sings On
3 most any day after Tuesday IF the
house should decide on the opposite
course there is no saving what might
happen in the senate The tariff IS
engrOssinz the attention Of the hou sc,
an it has 50 far no program whatever
for the week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
Emperor Williams I,lety.

Emperor William TIE First, at the
close of the French -er, dictated to
his private secretefy II address which
he intended 10 deliver to the German
army The final sentence ran thus;
But do not forget that we all must
he grateful toward Providence: for
Providence has willed that we should
be the instrument destined to accom-
plish what are such great events in
the history of the world" The secre-
tary having his own ideas, as even
secretaries of emperors an lsine-s can
not help having. wrote Providence
has perm. tied" stop sad the aged
emperor; do you imagine that could
have supported the burden of this war
If had not entertained the firm con-
vict on that Providence wiIled it?
Write the word as I dicta ted it
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
JUVENILE GRANDMOTHER.
Ellen Terry's Light Hearted FriskIncss
Her Work

Ellen Terry's Light Hearted Freshness
at Her Work
Some Of those who have seen Miss
Ellen Terry on the stage have met
her in private life. She is the same
gracious, kind vivacious lady.
with a touch of exuberant youthful
ness which will not. | imagine, de-
sert her when she is old and gray,
says IN English writer With the ex-
ception of the princess of Wales, Ellen
Terry is the most juvenile grand
mother ever beheld. Subject to at
taeks OF neuralgia. she defes them.
as all else. with her gaiety, her in
vincible spirit
At rehearsal she is all buoyancy.
Even to-day she cannot help playing
tricks and diverting the attention of
her brother and sister actors with her
fun and FRANKS MIR Terriss, as well
as Mr. Irving, can give evidence Of
this, and are often sOrely tried to
keep their countenance. For the rest,
Miss Terry is generosity its very self.
and has the large, sympathetic nature
which her personality and style of
acting suggest
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
AFTER THE CARS SCALP

French Anarehlses HIVE Gone 60 russia
with sinister Designs on the Autoerar.
BERLIN, Aug l3--Ths St Peters
burg correspondent Of the Vossische
Zeitung says that much III feeling
was caused by the cars refusal at
the time Of Grand Duchess Xenia-s
marriage to declare an amnesty for
minor criminals Such an amnesty
was fully expected Since the Wedding
many anonymous letters threatening
revenge have been received By the
czar. The St Petersburg police have
been notified from Paris that several
Of the ugiiest French anarchists have
left Paris for Russia French det.c-
ives. who know the faces Of most
desperate French anarchists have
been stationed ut the entrances Of tho
Petsrhof palace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13

Edward ~. to raise m7ncy for q
war with France. sat himself sun ry
hours every day to receive contribu-
tons from his subjects. who sub
scribsd pretty literally in conse-
uuence Of their animosity to the
enemy. Among others, a rich yet
niggar.l1v old widow. brought 500,
q urge sum in those days, to him.
This 50 highly pleased the king. THAT
lie not only returned her thanks" but
told her. For her kindness that she
should kiss a king" which being
done. the woman pulled out another
bag saying. 'UdsbO likins, if kings
sell their kisses 50 cheap, g.ve me
'tother touch Of the lips, and here is
another 500 for vou." The king
smiled at this, took her ut her word,
end thought his kisses we'll sold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13

The Amount for 1898 argeiy Exceeds
That OF tho Previous Year.
WAsHISoToS, Aug IA compare
tive statement Of appropriations and
expenses of til. bureau Of InIiIn af-
fairs has been compiled by Commits
sioner Browning 1t shows that the
total amount covered by the In lian ap-
preparation bill Tor the fiscal year 1894
was 81. 1854. 24O. and for 1895 50, 33s. $50.
the difference in amounts for desig-
mattel objects for the two years is as
follows. the first figures being for
1894: Current and contingent ex-
perses. sIs5. coo and sls9, 100; Indian
treaty obligations, So, 170,O73 and ST.
05O. 1871; misce llaneous supports and
gratuities, $500, 125 AM $500
134; incidental expenses, 1921, 500
md STA COOS miscellaneous ex-
penses, S945 $40 and $500. TIT: support
Of schools, S2.243, 4s2 and s. O56. Cos;
trust funds, principal. $50. 004 none
for 1889. interest. $50. 800 aud S73, $50.
and payment for lands. S4Oj.336 and
81. ACT. GOT Total for 1891. 81 S. ~ 10;
for 1895, 50. 33s, $50; an excess over 1s04
Of 81, asa, GAO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13

Sneez;ng may be averted by pressing
firmly upon the upper lip with the
fingers The why" of this is that
by 50 doing we dsnden the impression
made on a certa n branch of the fifth
nerve sneezinz being reflex action
excited by some slight impression
made upon that nerve Proof of this
is seen in the fact that sncezing never
takes place when the nerve mentioned
Is paralyzed, even though the sense
Of smell DC fully retained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
A MAGNIFICENT HARBOR.
Tear Harbor. Hawaii Pronounced the
Eine4t In the orId.


HoSoLUT.U. Aug. 6.-Japln was pre-
pairing to take q big hand in settling
the Hawaiian ahLir when the diff
Guilty with China cane up Pearl har-
Dor. which was lately taken possession
Of by the United States. has been sur
veyed and the commander thus de-
scribes It: The more sec Of
Pearl harbor the more 1 am i'm.
pressed with its military anJ
commercial advantages havo
II ,ite1 all the principal harbors Of the
world and nave never seen one that
can compare &c any way with this
one. Twenty miles of wharfs could
be built there ch reaper than any other
place in the world. Complete maps
and charts Of the work done viii DC
made as soon as possible and for
warded to Wash nrton-'
Ten thou anu dollarss' worth Of
bonds have been disposed Of at par
5 nee the estab IiShment Of the repub-
lie The previous price was as- A
native jury in q native court refused
to take an oath an viii be tried for
sloyalty- The Republican party has
been 'rmed II correct the errors al
legged to be due to haste in framing
the constitution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13

WICHITA. Kan. Aug. 13. The ninth
biennial meeting of the Catholic
knights Of America Of the state Of
Kansas closed a successful meeting o
the order in this city yester day. The
following officers were elected for tho
ensuing two years: State spiritual d.
rector, Rev. Joseph Pompennv Of
Pittsburg; state president, Michael
Burns of Leavenworth; state vice
president Nicholas Herrig of Wichita;
state secretary. Stance Meyers of
Leavenworth; state treasurer, Daniel
OsKeefe Of Leavenworth; supreme
represen tativc. Rev. j II. Then of
Wichita: alternate, w. J. Thompson
Of Leavcnworth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13

A fore ign SC enlist. whom the nc-
count says is "a man Of international
repura ton" off srs a brand the
Orv Of the cause of sleep re believes
the fatigue Of the nervous System
which leads to this condition Of th !
body to be due to an Increase Of the
water holding power. Of the nerve
cells. This being the case. the greater
the ability Of the cells to holl vatar,
the less the nervous irritability of the
individual He further says that the
sleeping individual is easily awake ned
IS soon as The major portion Of the
water has been eliminated BY the
sleep process
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
ASKS FOR FREE SUGAR.

Governor AIfceId Requests Congressman
Springer to secure 1t II TO<stbie.
SPRINGFIELD. H., Aug. 13--Cover-
nor Altgcld has wired Hon William
Springer. house Of representatives.,
Washington, as follows:
Secure free sugar if possible Tho
whole American people are interested
II this Free bituminous coal could
only benefit New England and the
seaport towns AMI help a few men
who own the foreign mines The
entire country west of New York
cares nothing about it, for our soft
coal is now sold at starvation prices
As free coal will only benefit a small
section. you should not stand in the
way OF measure for the relief of the
whole country. and it is vital that
some bill be passed at once-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
SETS a WORTHY
EXAMPLE,.
Where she Red Man Exhibits the NObisss
raIrs OF His Character.

Whore she Red Man Exhibits the N0blsss
1raIrs Of His Character.
1.-THE kindness and patience of the
Sioux Indians in their domestic rela-
tions are very noticea ble." said G. l..
SOmr@.rs Of Minneapolis. Il spent
seversi years IN charge Of q trading
post on one Of their reservations and
had ample opportunity to study their
habits and customs The women
have certain duties to perform. as
among other races, but the men do
not disdain to help them on occasion.
any more than doos a white man Of
good disposition. During the whole
time that was among them nevtr
saw single family quarrel. and the
children were rarely punished l re-
member one incident which Illus
trated this characteristic which
amused me not little One day the
wife of one of the chiefs came to me
and asked to borrow a look
ing-glass- gave it to her and then
watche to see what she would
do About a mile away 200 or 800
mounted Indians were congregated,
watching a horse race. The squaw
took the mirror. stood in front of the
tent, and reflected "a beam of sunlight
from the glass along the ground in
line with the group Of Indians In .
moment or two a solitary horseunan
left the band and came gallopiug over
the prairie toward his tent. It was
the husband Of the squaw and she had
brought him to her side by means of
this peculiar signal The chief spoke
few words to his wife and then APP
preached to where 1 was standing
with broad grin on his face. / asked
him what brought him home so soon
and he replied that his wife. knowing
that he had quite little money with
him, had called him home for fear
that he raight be tempted to gam BILE
It away Instead of speaking GROSSLY
TO her for interfering with him. he
chuckled over her prudence, although
he said he might have Won a lot OF
money if he had remained"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
NEW GOLD FIELDS.

Rich Float Ore Discovered Near the
Town OF RIusca. Colorado.
BUscA. Col. Aug. 13.-The excite
ment over the recent gold find has
been Intensified by the discovery of
r CHI float ore extending over 4 very
wide territory, and many who have
visited the field are making ar
engagements to remain permanently
at the new field. A new town
has been started and is called Blanca,
buildings are in process Of erection,
and a stare line is running to the
field. An assay Of ore selected with q
view to avoi ling rich pockets aver
ages S7OO to the ton in free gold
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13

WASHINGTON, Aug. I3.-The arrest
by the Chicago authorities of James
X Stratton. the ex-C0loralo COW ct,
has ended a long search made by post
Office inspectors, and is source of
great satisfaction to the department
officials.
Stratton is known to the inspecting
force as one of tn most dangerous
and desperate criminals in tbs coun-
try. and is credited with being an ac-
complishcd craftsman, porch
climber. letter robber. fOrger and all
uro11n.l thief
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
Hoods ;ss:alfis Cures
Humorist johnson breaks the Record.

Isaac Hood, coIorod, Os years old, of
813 Winter street, laughed SO hoarti
at an alleged joke that he dislceated lis
jaw He was sent to tho Pennsylvania
hospital, where tic doctors. afser much
difficulty, put tho bone back ia its place
Hood, who is generally known by the
sobrIquet Of Pop, - is a good natured
old man, and when Sam Johnson came
along ard said something funny ''Pop"
started to laugh and could not stop uu-
til his Jaw bone got out Of pace. ~
the hospital Pop told the doctors ho
could not remember exactly what the
joke was. but said that it was mighty
funny anyhow. Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
BRUTAAL1 ASSAULTED.

Kansas Democratic Candidate for state
superintendent injured
ATcHTsOE. Kan, Aug al M.
Wvcoff. candidate for superintendent
of public instruction. On the DINO
cratic state ticket, was brutally as
sau ted at Muscotah- lie was on his
way home. when some one approached
him from behind and struck him on
the heal with rock. cutting n long
rash in the scalp just above and be-
hind the ear. lie fell TO the ground
sens~less. but recovered in a few
minutes sufficiently to return home
I he people Of the town of Muscotah
are very much excited about the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
4 VERY TAME FIGHT.

The Naval Battle at TTaI Vol Made
Lots of Noise. but Void Of Teanits.
SHANGHAI. Aug. 12-The japanese
squadron that attacked Wei Hal Wei,
Friday, reports Of which engag cement
we're cabled yesterday. consisted
Of twenty-six vessels. It is not
definitely known how many Of the
feet were men of-war. The sv1rships
drew up IN iiae OF hattie of the port
and opened FIRE early Friday rnOrni ne.
There were no Chinese varships IN
the vicinity and the cngagement was
entirely between the Japanese mem
Of war and the forts
The wherea bouts Of the Chinese
feet was unknolv The forts. how
ever. were able to rcpulse the attack
About fifty shots were exchanged,
but no Enater al damage was
done on either side. The
SO q iers manning the guns Of the
fortified tion showed themselves to be
Most Of their shots were ill iirecte l.
the shells either falling short of the
vessels aimed at or going wide Of
their marks.
When the feet withdrew it, pro
ceeded to Port Arthur which place it
attacked Friday evening Little. if
any damage is re portal to have been
done at this latter place. The opera
tiOns ara regar1el as having
been, not attempts to cap
ture either Wei IIai Wei or
Port Arthur, but simply ruseS on tho
part of the japanese com .nanler to
ascertain the exa-t position and
sire 18TH Of the Chinese guns at the
gunboats were sighted 20 at full
d in the direction of 'rian-Tsin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
norris OF AD.IoUnSarESr.
oplnIon u Expressed That This wiz &c
tAe Int Week Of C0ngross-

the Int Week OF Congress
NAsHISoToS, Aug. 13--The hope is
general about the senate that the
present IL be the last week Of The
session This is based upon the be-
lief that the tariff bin viii be disposed
Of IN some way early IN the week
and with the tariff out Of the way
final adjournment can be brought
about at almost any time. None Of
the appropriation bills with the ex-
ccption Of the sundry civil AMI the
general deficiency are yet TO be acted
upon to any extent by eithe
house and these two are in
such advanced stage IN conference
that day of Jealous work
would probably suffice to put them
both ia Sd spe TO be sent to the pres
ident. The Chinese treaty is the only
other business that would hold con-
gress for day. and this is
also in condition to be taken up and
voted upon at tor days session When
the senate adjourned on Friday. after
giving the greater part of the day to
the treaty, thcra was an under -tand-
ing that the senate would 20 into ex-
ecueive session on Monday iinrnedi-
ately after the rea ling of the journal
- take the vote uPoa he treaty. 1t
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-08-13
Attacked by a Devilnsh While Swimming.

Arthur Fitzgerald yesterday after
noon was taking his usual "awfternooI
tub III the harDor. While he was swim
ming toward the Philadelphia he was
seized by a large squid. The fish wrap
ped its tentacles around Arthur right
arm and leg, and the boy began to gee
frightened. He grabbed the fish with
his free hand and literally tore it away.
Then he swan back to shore
When Fitzgerald reached the shore.
his arm had commenced to sell 1t
plainly showed the marks made by the
devilhsh and was rs sore rs IT &c hac
been scalded Pacific Commercial Adj
vertiser.