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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
The Girls Stood by Him.

Robert Smyt the, the waiter who
was placed in the st. Andrews jail
for an assault on Manager Carter,
Of the Algonquin hotel, had his trial
recently, and was sentenced to pay
a fine OF 81 with costs, "a, 75-in all
$S.T5-or to be imprisoned forty
days. The female walters in the
hotel on hearing the result raised the
amount, and in body went to the
jail and paid it over to the jailer,
thus securing Smythe's release.
They took Smythe up in their arms
and carried him from the Jail to the
street, and gave him three hearty
cheers. They then escorted him to
the railroad station, and before he
stepped on board the car was en-
braced and kissed by some of his
lady admirers, and as the train
moved off they saluted their protege
with cheers, Just the same as men
would do.-Bangor Commercial.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
An Anecdote of William III.

According to the story lately cir
culated in Berlin, the emperor APP
peared at 6 o'clock one morning
most unexpectedly at the barracks
of a dragon regiment. The soldiers
were ready for man9uyres, but the
commanding officer had not yet ar
rived. The emperor waiter half an
hour, when the delinquent arrived.
His feelings at the sight of his SOW
ereign can better be imagined than
described.
But the emperor did not say q
word. He assisted at the man9uvres,
made several observations. as usual,
and finally left without addressing
word to the officer at fault. who con-
sidered himself lost. He went home
in despair, expecting from moment
to nom ent to receive the news Of his
disgrace With the customary ex-
peditious ways of the emperor, he
knew he would not have long to wait.
But the afternoon passed, then the
evening, and still nothing occurred.
He had not dared to leave the house,
in dread of the events that were to
decide his future career.
Finally, as the evening wore on, he
ventured out for walk On return
ing home he found a little package
addressed to him. No letter or mes
sage accompanied it. He hastily
opened the mysterious parcel and
found it contained an alarm clock
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
why Peacock Feathers Are unlu cky.

Peacock feathers have always been
regarded as .'unlucky," and the SUI
perstition is thus explained in pop
ular Bohemian legend: ''When God
created the peacock the seven NOR
tai sins regarded the splendor of its
plumage with envy, bitterly COM
planning of the Creators injustice.
Yes, said the ALI Wise, i have been
unjust in bestowing too much upon
you these sins should be left in
darkness az black as the wings of
night which covers them. So say
ing. He took the yellow eye of envy,
the red eye of murder and the green
eye of jealousy and placed them
upon the feathers of the peacock and
set it at liberty. Since that time,
when either man Or woman bedeck
themselves with peacock plumes the
sins incarnate, which are still in the
feathers, follow in the footsteps of
such persons and smite them until
they falln
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24

A Detroit paper relates a queer
story of a lady Cher full name and
address being giyen) now past 20,
who originally had very heavy crop
of coal black hair About thirty
years ago her hair suddenly began
to turn white, and in a surprising
short space of time was '.white as
snow and so remained until about
year ago. At that time il suddenly
began to resume its old-tlme color,
and is now, without the use Of any
drug, chemical or preparation what.
ever, as black as it was when she
was only 20.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
Certainly you Gun not expect to

Certainly you Gun not expect to
remain incog. any longer?"
"But have no claim to the title.
ma'am."
"No claiin!" exclaimed the mother
and daughter, turning pale. Are
you not an earl?"
THAT is only my Christian name"
"And what is your employment?"
asked Mrs. Jenkins, on the point OF
fainting.
81 am q house-painter, madam,
but being a little unwell was ordered
by the doctor to spend a couple OF
months in the country
We draw veil over the scene that
ensued. The lofty fabric OF pride
which Mrs. Jenkins had built up fell
to the ground and her chance of be-
ing allied to the British nobility
seems more remote than ever. -
Caroline F. Preston in Boston Globe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
Were You Ever south in summer ?

1t is no hotter in Tennessee, Ala
bama or Georgia than here. and it is
positively delightful on the Gulf Coast
Of Mississippi and West Florida. II
you are looking for location in the
south go down now and see for your
self. The Louisville & Nashville rail-
road and connections will sell tickets
to all points south for trains of Aug. 7
at one fare round trip. Ask your tick
eft agent about it, and if he cannot sell
you excursion tickets write to c. p.
Atmore, general passenger agent,
Louisville. KY.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
PIRATES sPolLs.
Tho old Buccaneers Quickly Spent Them
IN Orpiaa

Tho OIu buccaneers quickly spent Them
in Orgies.
Brasiliano, the Dutchman expelled
rom Brazil at the Portuguese in
vasion, was another who, having
taken refuge in the British colony
and being anxious to get on. saw
no way SO likely to do it as by turn
ing PIRATE, 7" in which line he soon
distinguished himself by the same
qualities. "He feared nothing,
avoided no danger, and always went
upon the most difficult enterprises. :"
This was, indeed, the golden rule of
piracy, which. accidents apart,
always led to success.
Vessel. after vessel did Brasiliano
and his friends take, regularly re-
turning to Port Royal to squander
away their gold in every kind Of de-
hatchery. On sea or land nothing
could withstand the valor Of these
desperadocs. I" They shrank from no
encounter at any odds, and their
victories were generally followed by
'.horrid cruelties with which they
tortured the poor Spaniards after a
LhdhhCA "iOShilAe5 w lCidOC, JdiUiJ
in order to get more money, partly,
it seems, in mere wantonness of fury.
Whatever they got was, however,
spent in a very short time, the pi-
rates being quickly reduced to beg
gary. They have been known to
spend 1000 or 5000 pieces Of eight
in one night. On these occasions
wine literally flowed down the streets.
The successful buccaneers insisted
upon every one partaking OF their
hospitality; at other times they
showered the beverage about the
streets, wetting the clothes Of pass
ers-by. which seemed to them an
excellent diversion. Some per-
sons objected, doubtless. but. on the
whole, it was considered good for
trade.
When poverty on one occasion
drove Braslliano to sea again. he,
like Bartholomew, was captured
while calmly viewing the fort of
Campeachy. The governor deter
mined to hang him and his crew,
says the Gentleman's Magazine, but
the captain had the address to write
a letter as from other pirates, threat
ening horrid cruelties to any Of the
Spanish nation who should ever fall
into their hands. And this letter
had the desired effect. SO well known
We're both the courage and cruelty
of the pirate community.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
Didn't Bother Him.

J.
When Sam Jones was preaching in
a Western town some time ago he
was annoyed by a young man who
was whispering to his girl. Finally the
preacher could stand theinterruption
no longer, SO he looked straight at
the culprit, and said: II will pause
until the young man in the back OF
the room gets through talking"
The silence was intense, and every
eye was on the young fellow, who
was still Whispering to his girl. Mr..
Jones repd - his remark, and this
: =: = =: z: ::
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
No sympathy.

Police Justice-Look here, your
face is familiar. Haven't you been
in this court before? Prisoner
Please, your honor, you met me out
ut Dugan's the night they had the
dog fight there. See? "Oh, yes.
you handled the dog that | lost $50
on. Six months. Next Indian
apolis journal
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
win Still BE Guarded.

The devoted wife seemed not at all
disconnected, although his anguish
was plainly poignant.
Certainly" she answered. 81
had just as lief sell my diamonds
and wear paste ones as not. OF
course
For the first time a shade OF anx-
iety swept across her face.
Il will still have q detective to
follow me about when | wear them"
Eyes, indeed, that would be ar
ranged. Detroit Tribune.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
Money in winter Mheat-1oo Bushels

That's the way farmers who ssowed Sal
zer's new Worlds Fair wheat report. 1t
yielded all the way from 40 to 20 bushels
per acre, and q good many are so enthusiast
tic over this wheat that they claim 100
bushels can be grown per acre. The mons
ster winter rye yields 20 bushels per acre,
which pays tremendous profits. The John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, send
their fall catalogue and samples Of wheat
and rye for 4 cents postage. w
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
DIVERSIFIED NONSENSE.

els he a self-made MANI" ST think
so. His grammar is dreadful"
Mrs. JAY understand that she
married one of the landed gentry.
Mr.. Jay-He was, when she landed
| him.
but | never thought he'd go back on
his wife's father did he do that?"
eyes; you see he had nowhere else to
go.''
Doctor-Let's see, did | prescribe
for you the last time you were here?
Patient me see-oh, yes! l re-
member now, for | was deadly sick
all the next day.
Distracted Mother--Oh, John! John.
Come quick! JAMES fallen in the
well. Farmer Tightphist- Great
Scott! I'll get him ont. It's the only
decent well on the placer
Castleton-I saw your fancee while
at the seashore. Cluboarly- she
say anything about my coming down?
Castleton-Ycs. She said when you
came to bring me with you.
r
He-1t is rather strange that you
should have clear weather throughout
the voyage. She-Not at all. I was
told that the captain swept the sky
with his telescope the first thing every
morning.
Tommy Papa. I spoke to mamma
five times, and she never took any
notice of me. Papa You mustn t
mind that, my SON; don't you see she's
reading the dry goods bargains in the
Sunday paper? 81
81 am told" said the caller, chat
your husband is engaged in a work of
profane history.T Yes replied the
authors wife. s'It certainly sounded
that way when. 1 heard him correct
ing the proofs.
Miss Alice?" said one, "why, she
must weigh at least 1870 pounds,
Nonsense! she doesn't either" hasti-
~ spoke up one of the young men
present. And then everybody asked,
him how he knew. u
CAS- to this case of yours, ~
friend" said the, lawyer, ''ta
perfectly honest with you" =
needn't be any gutf of that
tween you and me, \ interE
client. I'm a horset ioclH
There is world Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
A Flourishing Business.

First Dude W hat are you doing
now, Cholly?
Second Dude Nothing at all,
doncher know.
First Dude And your brother2 M
Second Dude-He is in with me,
you see
First Dude--Does it take you both
to do all that2-Texas Siftings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24

"For goodness sake, what is that
man over at the next table examining
his dinner down like that for?"
.Oh, that's the man who delivers
lectures on etiquette at the Young
Ladies Fashionable seminary. He'll
be late now for his afternoon dis
course on The Art OF Polite Deport-
mant,D
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24

Miss Elders These women who
are afraid to tell their age disgust
me. Now Pm not afraid to tell any
one that | am 80
Rev. Peters. warningly Yes,
Miss Elders; you may not be afraid
now. But, remember, you will be
held accountable for it in the day OF
Judgment Puck.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
One rare Excursions south va c.S E.I.R.R.

One Fare EXCURSIONS South v II C.N Ell a. IL.
Round trip tickets will be sold from
all stations on the Chicago & Eastern
illinois R. R. on Sept 4th, Oct cd,
Nov. 9th and Dec. 18th, 1894, at one
fare, to points in Kentucky, Tonnes
see. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama,
Georgia. North Carolina, South Caro-
lima and Florida Tickets good to re-
turn for twenty days from date of
sale. Stop over allowed on going or
returning journey. For further par
ticulars apply to any c. &. E. l. R. r
agent or Chicago city ticket office, ESQ
Clark street, or to Charles L. Stone,
G. P. s. T. A., 355 Dearborn street,
Chicago, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
In geologic time the horse 800
than a fox. 49,

To Cleanse the System
Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, or when the blood is impure or
sluggish, to permanently cure habitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to healthy activity, without irritat-
ing or weakening them. to dispel head
aches, colds or fevers, use Syrup of Figs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
A Friend OF Man.

ssHave you done anything or the social
freedom of womanl" asked the lady with
the eyeglasses.
Nom said the Judge, who had sat
divorce cases and was a cynic; "but
done heap for the emancipation of mann
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24

The new passenger station of the
Chicago Great Western railway at
Kansas City, which the above cut rep.
resents, is notsonly the most complete
station in Kansas City, but the most
centrally located, being at Second and
Wyandotte streets, but a few blocks
from the business center and adjacent
to able and electric lines.
Passengers travelling to Kansas City
and to the southwest are now assured
of splendid depot accommodations by
the Maple Leaf. Z. Il. LORD,
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
BETRAYED Himself

Clerk. How did you discover that the
man in No. 35 was Slam. the great de-
tective2''
to find the towel for him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24

Church members who never smile will
some day find out how much harm they
have done.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24

Every mans life is failure who does not
try to do something to leave the world
richer than he found it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24
He Cot Left.

Say, Mr.. Commissssler, ala the
board aceeei5,tm my bid to furnish sup
S1ses,s7
There were half dozen bids higher
Ethan yours "-Texas Siftings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24

If some people knew that the sun had
spots on it they would almost worry them
selves to death
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24

curiosity was as strong as her par
ent's she carefully guarded against
betraving it to the earl.
At last one memorable day she
burst into her mothers room with a
triumphant glow on her face.
Has he proposed?" exclaimed
Mrs. jenkins in great agitation.
YES, mother" was the reply OF
the overjoyed Matilda He told
me that he loved meto distraction. !"
81 congratulate you, countess that
is to be" said her mother. by the
way. did he say anything about his
rank"
s'Not word mother"
II amnot atall surprised. Besure
then that you don't give him a hint
that you know anything about it.
How much we shall enjoy going to
Englandp
Wei repeated Matilda. Surely
you don't propose going across the
Atlantic at your time Of life?"
sat my time of lifer' said Mrs. Jen-
kins sharply. "lndeedI do. Idon't
mean that you shall have all the en-
ioyment. But did the earl fix the
day for the marriage"
He left that to me"
'Then fix it as soon as possible.
You must not let him slip through
your fingers" That day til rec weeks
the important ceremony took place
in Mrs. jenkins cottage. Scarcely
was it over than that worthy lady,
no longer able to restrain herself,
addressed her son-in-law:
Il trnst, my lord, that You wiz
never regret this day"
My lord" repeated her son-in-law,
Aexhibiting unequivocal surprise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-08-24

,fy day for Mrs. Jen-
glitter. 1t took them
nfoment Of departure
i'll toilet. At length,
| ithe best their ward
they went over
Itl may be remarked,
Mrs. jenkins with
atklral to such an ad-
er3 had not whisper
er |ulterior designs to
SHE even cautioned
not} to address the
is +;ltle in the hearing
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-13

Dallas. Tex, Nov IA party COM
posed OF some Of The most prominent
official OF The Rock Island railway
systcm arrived In Dallas at $40 this
morning snd'at once proceeded 10 do
the town, They were here Joined by
prominent railway officials OF Dallas
and by them were royalty entertained.
They visited an the sights OF the
queen city on foot and IN yohiclea ana
~ 1860 thlA afternoon departed over the
Texas and Pacific for Fort Worth
The following composed the PARTY.
W. H. Truesdalc, third vlce-prcsldent;
w a, Parker, assistant 10 me presl-
dent; G. Dunlap. general superntoud-
ent. a, i. I'M, assistant general super
iutendont; John Sebastian, general
ticket and passenger agcnt; j. NJ.
johnson. general freight agent. g. H..
crosby freight auditor: aud 5. a..
HpveN vlce-prcsldent and general au-
perlntendent OF the Chicago, Rock
Island aud Texas; J. c. MuCahe, gen-
cral freight ana passenger agent Of
the Chicago. Rock island and Texas,
and NJ a. low, president OF the Chi
cago. Rock Island aud Texas, with
headquarters at Fort Worth.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-13
KNIGHTS OF LABOR CONcLAvE.
The ups aud Downs OF the order
How Il Has Pared under Powderiy
and sovereIga-Poiieies Of the Two
Lenders.

New Orleans, Nov. 1e.--The eigh-
tenth annual session Of the general
assembly knights Of Labor will con-
vene In screwmens hall tomorrow at
10 O'clock. Gov. Foster OF Louisiana
and Mayor Fitzpatrick VIII deliver ad-
dresses OF welcome on behalf OF the
state and city. All OF the general
officers. together with the delegates
OF seventy district assemblies through
out the country, have arrived and are
prepared for work The executive
board. the committees on law, finance
and credentials, held sessions ON Friday
and Saturday. and have prepared The
program for the convention. II Is prob
able that the session Will be continued
for ten days. as some very Important
measures VIII be acted upon the
recommendation will be adopted seek
ing for leglslation that VIII be more
favorable 10 the working men.
Vice President George w. Hoard OF
American Railway union j. In attend
ance and viii be asked to make an
address. The delegates say there VIII
be no action taken on the late Pull
man strike. 1t Is expected that y.
V. Powderly Will arrive tomorrow. The
work Of the convention win be prln-
cipally routine. with the annual cleo
ton OF general officers. The delegates
appear to be heartily In favor Of re-
electing Grand Master Workman Sow
cretgni the other officers may be
changed some what
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-13


New York Nov l2.-The report OF
expert Little VINO mas peen invests
eating the accounts OF the Atchison,
Iopeka d santa re company has Just
been made public, being Issued at the
same time In New York. London and
,ae udlh' - Is auuTesSs1 10 H. .
iluG 20 uileil iIun OF Tue Ntchlson gen
vial Ie'or BalllHdNoI' committee us sH-
mont points are as follows;
First The net revenue for the year
enalhs June 50 1871, exclusive OF the
e a. * COLORADO Midland and
- LOUIS anu san Francisco lines was
LOUIS ana san francisco lines, was
sS''sV.9lf, rms includes an lnsialiment
ol SooV'VVo OF the sonora railway COM
i'NnS SUBSIDY Whlch VIII be deducted
III Gonslaerlng earnings as a basis for
. s,l H.Im VI e-orgahi@otlon' II this sub
ho ~ uguugteU t nt, net earnings would
Wnlch are prior liens to the interest
On the per cent general
hvlu' leaNes I,Sl6,26i applica-
bic to the interest on si2g-
ss''So' Of these bonds outstanding in
the haRus oil the public which Is equal
20 ohly SO per cent The Atohison
company LOST S95'ss4 by operating the
-, -, i@"u's' Kansas CITY y Colorado rail-
hoa, 't i,'a wy net eerhihss would have
=, t'NAt bNAllE lilt
amount contributed by the Atchigon
company under the trl-parte agree
nv nv EMS with the Atlantic and Pacific and
81, Louis and san Francisco railway
companies. These two sums added to
the net earnings would bring them up
20 4Vs per cent. In accepting these
figures as basis for re-organizat lion.
II must he taken for granted that The
present floating debt OF the company
VIII be provided for and will not be
en,9irge against future revenue. But
while It may be said that Interest on
the general fours has been substantially
earned. the earnings depend tosome OK
tent on the maintenance Of the Integrity
OF reorganization. The auxiliary sys.
TENS are seveAe drain ON the general
system. Under the present system Of
ilNing the charge the loss on the Al
iantic and Pacific Is l.Gl3. sOi. one-haif
being chagerahle to theAtchlson, the loss
on the Colorado Midland being ssiT
fo4 and on the st. Louis and San Fran
son.
On the results OF the adjustment which
NJ. Z, be reached with these companies,if
surplus available for p nsy.,,o me real
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-13
LArn nAILRo,n Nrms


Washington. Nov. l2.-Hon. wade
Hampton commissioner Of railroads
has made his annual report for he
ycar ending June 90. 1894. to the ste-
rstary Of the Interior. The comtu,l.
slonsr calls aticntion to the enc i uno,,
re'lrcal earnings OF Inc In In ,tr, mi
ard 'neheial depression, walrl ~.
Tore reaching the United Sta.ea ma
si'stra'sd every Industry in sbI;b
anl Central America and In Neyi,sl
ile nStes the fac, that notwitbs,a,I-
h.g tins depression the un,on InHiG,
wh'eh includes the Kansas is,s,,s,
IS lhs only ne Of the bond pldci ' ,sl,,
:, ads. which, during the ae,ied r,, s,
toned, passed into the HANDS II 5cl
nc a'smemherment OF this snIens.l
system by the operation mas scr-
araie receivershlps Of the Or, ~
way and Navigation comnan, 80 ~
hsnver. I.eadvilie ana Gunn pt, ne ,ns
iha lltrNer and Gulf. ana ~, 1s ,iu
Mor.l end Denver CITY raiis IA 'ts
lnn'entsd on as flraishine sn "a Z, ,,,os y
heoihN chapter Of railway n s,,r.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-13

Houston. Tex Nov. ls.-Twenty-
three welghers stationed at different
compress points in Texas. began work
today undcr the new citton weighiag
rule OF the Texas Car Service dssooia-
ton. This is another effort upon the
part OF transportation officers to get
honest returns for the work they do.
and Is purely q transportation AFFAIR
Up 10 this time cotton has b,en ship
ped az an catimated weight OF SEQ
pounds 10 each bale. but invcutigat ton
disclosed that the averagc weight was
about forty pounds above the estimate
on each bale,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-13

Waco, rcS., Nov 1.-THE Texas
Eclectic Medical association viii bnla
It's twelfth ANNUAL meeting IN the civ
hail tomorrow. Mayor McCunoch viii
open the meeting with an address Of
welcome and DR. g. W. johnson ~ san
Antonio win respond The foliowinr
members arrived tonight; \. S. Downs,
PRESIDENT Galveston; T, J. Wells flrst
ton, second Vice president Hiilsbore.
~. u. ketchum, secretary, Mineral
Weils. ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-13

DR.. Prices Baldng Powder is one OF
the high grade articles more economl-
cal to use than the cheap, weak and
unwhuesOmc powders.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-11-13

Analysis by the chief chemist of tho
United sultoa Agricultural Department.
proves DR. pNce'a Baking Powder - be
superior IN lenvcuing strength and
purity to all other baking powders.