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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
PIrFE FRITTERs.
MISSING LINKS,

Spectacles were first used In the lat.
ter part of the thirteenth century.
The rare operation OF amputation al
the hip was recently performed at Gin
cinnati.
The first crop of tea grown In Natal
was in the year 1881. To-day Natal
tea is common.
At the age of 10 Darwin declared that
a cigaret rested him more after hard
labor than all else.
Sixteen pints of the juice or sap which
makes india rubber are frequently
taken from one tree.
At the Bon Marcha CHEAP market,.
Paris, last year. 662 persons were ar
rested for kleptomania.
The. climatic limit to the cultivation
of wheat is not so much the cold OF
winter as the heat of summer.
In the Bank Of England sixty folio
volumes or ledgers are filled daily with
writing in keeping the accounts
The deepest we'll on our Atlantic
coast is that at the silk works near
Northampton, Mass: depth, 300 feet.
The accidental dropping Of a fare
into the Slated floor Of a street car con-
stitutes the legal payment of the fare.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
one Of the house serv'

ants brought me a card, on which was
written DO come here at once. Some
thing dreadful has happened" My
wife had written it. Filled with
thoughts of another calamity, I hurried
to her chamber. AS / entered / saw she
was dressed, standing, looking over her
shoulder into the glass.
"You frightened me dreadfully," l
said, half provoked to find everything
peaceful What has happened?'
do look all right?" she asked, twirl-
ing around like the dummy figures we
see in the shops.
told her she looked charming, and
again asked her to explain what had
occurred. She seated herself on the
bed and there was something in her
manner and expression that warned me
l was in for it.
did it ever occur to you," she asked,
satirically, that you had mistaken
your calling? Don't you think you
might succeed better as an expert
packer than as a lawyer?" she con-
tinued, leaving me for an instant in
doubt respecting her sanity But her
allusion to my late laborious task con-
WINGED me that somehow l had blum
dered.
Didn't get everything in?" l asked,
feeling secure in my position.
Unfortunately, you did, she an
swered. my tournure with the rest
your WHAT" I gasped, not compre-
bending, and fearing that the catas
trophe whatever it might be, had been
occasioned by my ignorance or
stupidity.
MY tournure, my hustle! are you
capable of understanding that?" 1t
was in the days of bustles.
oh I replied. you told me to put
everything in, and that was something
II should think So she answered.
rising and straining for another rear
view of herself in the mirror TT was
that lovely wire one that Bessy brought
me from Paris
II remember the thing now, | said.
Il had trouble in getting it in. Twas
Il kind of crescent shaped machine made
of wire; l took it for bird cage or a
mouse trap"
She shuddered at the word mouse, but
controlling herself said: 1T is all very
funny now, but the next time you are
away from home and find that your
man has substituted your boating shirt
for your dress-cOat, it may not be quite
so amusing" We had N9en married
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
OPPOSED TO SUFFRAGE.
Emperor William Wants to Run the Who'll
Thing Himself

Emperor William Wants to Run the Whole
Thing Himself.
BERLIN, May 23.-The semi-official
Schlesische Zeitung says it Is i'm
possible to conduct the government
with reichstag elected by universal
suffrage. AS the reichstag will not
consent to modify the electoral law. a
coup d'etat will be necessary. The
empire, the paper adds. must be re-
constituted on new basis, excluding
universal suffrage. The Kleine Journal
commenting upon the subject of a
coup d'etat, says such stroke, in
volving the dissolution of the empire,
would entail the gravest complications,
notably revision of the treaty of
Frankfort, and perhaps the loss of
Alsace- Lorraine In order to show the
way to new condition ofthings Count
Pfell Handsorf will propose a motion
for submission to the landtag propos-
ing the abolition of universal suffrage
and the secret ballot This proposed
motion is already receiving the
advocacy of a large number OF MEM
bers. The upper house of the landtag
is certain to adopt the motion, and the
lower house is likely to approve it.
Under Prussia's electoral system the
adoption of such motion would mean
no more than declaration of a general
principle, but it must help to expiate a
rrra nd in, maria nr.iciS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
PLEASING PARAGRAPHS

JTpon his ascension to the throne the
emperor of Russia was appointed colo
nel-in-chief of the Royal Scots Grays
While dressing for dinner an enthusi-
astic subaltern communicated the in
formation to his soldier servant. Don
aid" he said, have you heard that the
new emperor of Russia has been APP
pointed colonel of the regiment?" en-
deed. sir" replied Donald. Its vera
prood thing" Then after a pause he in
CURED: BEG pardon, sir, but will he be
able to keep both places? q
.Does this roof leak always?" Agent:
"Oh, no, ma am. only when it rains
Tenner: They say that Miss Forte
has become quite piano player: that
she often moves her neighbors to
tears" Barrytone Zone of her neigh
bors): Yes; but more often she moves
them to another street."
will you have a little hair tonic.
sir?" asked the artist who was COM
pleting Cholly Anglomanes toilet.
Hath tonicr' he exclaimed. getting out
Of the chair. You abe dismissed at
once. Don't you know that the Pwince
of Wales is getting bald?'
Father (sternly)-What do you know
about that young man who is paying
attention to you? Daughter (enthusi-
astically)-Why, papa, he has a lovely
mustache and an awfully sweet name!
Il am told said the tourist from the
other side of the ocean, you send your
worst men to congress" 'Shucks!" eX-
claimed the Chicago man. Come along
and let me show you our city council. =
Houser-Why do you suppose Justice
is always represented as woman?
Mrs Houser-Because she never gets
her work done.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement anc
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
Gispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
II has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval OF the medical
profession, becausc it2acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by she California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
MRS. CRUNDY SAYS.

That some are confident Hades win
have to be enlarged.
That as reckless talker the girl of
the period rivals the parrot.
That unbridled, malicious tongues dc
as much harm as unloaded guns.
~ That too many lawyers labor more
for their fees than for their clients.
That the sycophant finds himself en-
tirely at home in fashionable society.
That the fine Italian hand" is seen
in some late international engagements.
That women who never went near
Worth are loudest deploring his death
That the social ascendancy Of the OBJ
scure does not interest the astronomer
That women who compromise them
selves are as lost as those who hesitate.
That society women who have spe-
cial means Of livelihood are numerous.
That he Is a foolish fellow who thinks
taking the Kelley cure is a distinction.
That 1t would be good thing IL
some of the clubs went out of existence.
That some of the lectures under
fashionable auspices are akin to twad-
die
That chow DIDO" is the only thing
that does not cost money in a court OF
law
That fashionable sympathy is the
kind extended to get further particu-
lars.
That with SO many comic papers 1t is
to be expected that old jokes will reap
pear.
That high collars are the only thing
that makes some men hold up their
head.
That women interviewed about their
divorce are not in need Of any nerve
tonic.
That the commercial feature of inter-
national marriages is not given pub
licity.
That power of removal bill For op-
Grafton in society would be good
thing.
That everybody who Is anybody ap-
pears to have arranged to "go to Eu-
rope"
That amateur poets are some times as
!. much a nuisance as dogs in Constan.
J tinople.
That 1t is precarious thing tc
change ones religion for the sake of a
marriage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
FATE OF APOSTLES.

ST. Paul was beheaded at Rome by
Nero.
st. Simon Zealot was crucifled in
Persia.
st. Jude was shot to death with
arrows.
st. Matthias was first stoned and then
beheaded.
st. James the Great was beheaded at
Jerusalem.
st. Luke was hanged upon an olive
tree in Greece.
st. Barnabas was stoned to death by
Jews at Salania.
st. Bartholomew was fiayed alive by
the command Of barbarous king.
ST. Philip was hanged up against a
pillar at Metropolis, city OF Phrygia.
st. Thomas was ruin through the BODY
with a lance at Caromandel in the East
Indies.
st. Mark was dragged through the
streets of Alexandria. in Egypt, till he
expired.
st. Andrew was bound to a cross,
whence he preached unto the people
till he expired.
ST. Matthew is supposed to have suf-
fered martyrdom or was slain with the
sword at the city Of Ethiopia.
st. James the Less was thrown from
a pinnacle or wing Of the temple and
then beaten to death with fullers
club.
st. John was put into a caIdron of
boiling oil at Rome and escaped death.
He afterward died natural death at
Ephesus in Asia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
WALLER MAY GO FREE.
France Accedes to Americas Demand
Regarding the Ex-Consul.

France Accedes to Americas Demand
Regarding the Ex-C0nsul.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The French
government, accedlng to the demand
of the United States, has transferred
the case Of ex-Consul John l.. Waller
to ordinary civil jurisdiction. This
action apparently utilities the sentence
of twenty years confinement imposed
on Waller by a French military court
in Madagascar, and indicates either
his trial by the civil judiciary or his
ultimate release from prison. The
matter has now reached a stage where
the United States government has got
to base claim against the government
of the French republic involving the
payment of indemnity for the treat
ment accorded Waller. 1t is claimed
that the concession was opposed by
the French because that government
believed it was intended to be used as
coaling station for the United States
vessels 1t is claimed number of
Englishmen hold concessions similar
to Walters and the United States may
find support from England.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
Loss FRhM wFgns.
Government BotanistA Tells How to
Extcrminate Them.

WASHINGTON, May 2a.-The direct
loss in crops, the damage to machinery
and stock, and the decrease in the
value Of farm land due to weedsin this
country amounts to tens OF millions OF
dollars year, according to the
estimate of Botanist H. V. Coville, of
the agriculture; department. The
statement is made in bulletin of the
department, which says the loss is
sustained almost wholly by the farmers.
The bulletin embodies number OF
important directions for weed eradica-
tion and urges that these methods be
incorporated in our system of practical
farming. During LAST year the ordinary
farm crops were checked in their
growth by the extreme drouth. and
with the unusual amount Of weeds, the
official Investigations We're enlarged.
The report urges all land owners to be
on the watch for new plants and learn
their character if possible before they
selves as aggressive weeds on farms.
This is practically the only possible
method of complete determination
unless public sentiment is aroused to a
more vigorous and universal destruction
of weeds. Any species, according to
the bulletin, can be subdued and con-
trolled within the limits of an ordinary
farm Broken land should not be
permitted to stand idle, and moving or
cutting off the main stems of weeds is
deprecated as multiplying the stocks,
but cutting the roots below the crown
usually kills them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

A recent occurrence in Rajpootana
shows the hold that ancient superstt-
tons still have among the natives.
Some years ago the native states of
Oodeypore and Tonk, with view OF
simplifying their boundaries. exchang-
ed certain villages near Neemuch. In
this process village inhabited entire
~ by Brahmins passed from Oodeypore
to the nawab of Tonk. This village
had been granted in perpetuity to the
Brahmins by former maharana Of
Oodeypore. subject only to the nomi-
nal fee of twelve rupees for protection.
After the exchange the Tonk authori-
ties imposed a revenue assessment
which was raised from time to time
till it reached 500 rupees annually.
Successive Populations of the villagers
proceeded to Tonk to Law the case be-
fore the durbar. but without effect
Thereupon the Brahmins assembled
and decided by the voices of all pre-
sent. women as well rs me-, that
nothing was left to move the durbar
except the human sacrifice known as
'.Johur." Four women presented
themselves as victims. but at the last
moment two became frightened aud
withdrew. No opposition being Of
fered. the other two went bravely and
willingly to meet death. and were
burned alive in the presence of the as
sembled community, their charred
hands being afterwards carried by the
villagers to Oodeypore with demand
for redress. This occurred few
weeks ago. and Mt midday. no attempt
at concealment being made. Alfalfa.
bad Pioneer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
MAYOR sWlFT's BACKBONE.
BY Prompt Action He Averts Bloodshed
nj the CITY Hall.

BY Prompt Action He Averts Bloodshed
at the City Hall.
CHICAGO, May 22.--Mayor Swift's
prompt action averted serious trouble
and bloodshed in the city hall A mob
of nearly 200 Italians from the Twenty
third ward led by Antonio Phillip,
called at the mayors Office to demand
work and assumed a threatening at
titude besides blocking the corridors
When the mayor heard the men wanted
to see him he summoned the leader
before him and gave him two minutes
to get out of the city hall with his
gang or be thrown out by the police.
Phillip meelSly called to his noisy fol-
lowers and left the building in one
minute.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
BRo1LEp PORK CHOPS

BROILED PORK CHOPS
Cut not quite so thick as mutton
chops and broil over a brisk fire; turn
them frequently and cook a dark brown.
When ready to serve sprinkle upon
them little powdered sage.
PIE CRUST.
Rub well together one-half cup OF
lard and one pint of flour and water
enough to make a dough not too stiff;
roll out and spread with butter, fold
in the opposite direction; roll out again.
being careful not to squeeze the butter
out.
CORN FRITTERs.
Take two cups of canned corn, and
three eggs well beaten, tablespoon
full of milk. enough flour to make
the batter just drop from a spoon, then
fry in boiling lard.
SOFT CANDY.
One pound good brown sugar. three
tablespoonful of water; while boiling
add one quarter of pound of butter.
Boil it until thick and ropy, then take
it from the fire and stir it until it grains.
While stirring add some nuts; then
pour it upon buttered plates and let it
cool.
DOUGHNUTs.
One cup of sugar. three cups OF
flour, piece of butter the size OF an
egg. one cup of milk, Two eggs. one
half teaspoonful of soda, one teaspoon
full of mace. Mix together. roll out,
cut in shape to fry in hot lard.
VINEGAR PUDDING.
Three pints of hot water one cup OF
vinegar (unless very strong). one cup
of sugar. season with nutmeg or CHINA
mon. Let it boil. then add slices of hop
yeast bread Set in the oven and let
it bake about ten minutes. To be serv-
ed as soon as taken from the oven, with
either sauce or cream.
BARBECUED PORK.
Heat pan hot put in the pork with
out water. sprinkle with flour. salt and
pepper. set on very hot oven. Turn
on the pan until crusted over, then
haste frequently with batter. Cook
three hours, when done pour over a
half-teacup of walnut catchup and
same of cider. Serve with fried ap-
ples.
WHIPPED CREAM HE.
Line deep tin with a moderately
IlCu u uSt OVhC III q HuiSh wen. oHSA
spread it with any soft jam or Jelly
and on this pour a teacupfnl of crea M
beaten or whipped to stiff foam. then
sweeten and flavor to taste. The cream
will beat more easily if very cold al
first. More jell y can be spread on the
top of the cream. or serve it with out,
as preferred.
OATMEAL GEMS.
Soak cup of oatmeal over night IN
one cup of water. In the morning
take one cup of flour and mix dry with
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and
a little salt. Mix in oatmeal and wet
with sweet milk to stiff batter.
Drop into gem pans and bake immedi-
ately.
PUFF FRITTERS
To one pint OF milk put eight spoon
fuls of flour, mixing well together.
Grease pan WE'LL and in it scald the
batter, stirring all the time that it is
upon the fire. When removed and
cold. add fourteen eggs well beaten.
Mix all together until perfectly smooth,
beat until light and drop from a>spoon
into boiling lard, like other fritters.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
designations with an .'Ir"

The latest understanding is that
there are to be no further designations
"a the cabinet until there are vacancies
to be filled in the supreme court If JUS
tice Jackson, for example, is going to
resign, then Secretary Gresham is
going to resign to succeed him, but not
otherwise. Nature abhors vacuum
and loses no time in filing it, and in
this particular every Democrat feels
in duty bound to follow nature, es-
pecially if the vacuum is in public Of
fee.
Oberlin college, Ohio, was the first in the
United States that admitted female
students.
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Speculation in His Eye.

Benevolent individual-Yes sir,
hold that when man makes little
extra money, his first duty is to make
his wife present of a handsome dress
Ordinary individual--You are {
philosopher, presume?
Benevolent individual--No: I'm {
Sixth avenue dry goods merchant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Wiggles-Where are you going to
take your family this summer?
Waggles-Well, haven't decided yet
whether we will spend a fortnight at
one of the fashionable hotels. or take
the same amount of money and buy a
New Hampshire farm
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
Slightly Forsetfuf.

My. my" exclaimed Mr. Shadmind.
bemoaning his loss, through rash
investment, of all his ready capital.
''All that my industry had saved for a
time of need swept away in an instant!
If | was to be taken away what would
become of our dear children?'
''Why, my love. !" returned his wife,
1--WE have no children"
''Ah, true; l had forgotten that.
They are to be congratulated on their
narrow escape.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
ONLY TWO SAVED.

One Hundred and Sixty-cfght Lives Lost.
MADRID. May "a. Further details of
the loss of the Spa nish steamer Gravina
off the PHILIPPINE islands show that
los were drowned. Only two were
saved
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

The owners of large body of land on
WILDLY Island in Puget Sound, WASH.
will divide it into tracts to suit buyers and
sell at $40 and upwards per acre. on long
time, and no payments the first year. Pro
duces all staple crops; has markets schools
and churches: LOO population: mild
climate For further information address
R. f. WERKMAN, Seattle, Wash.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
MR.. CLAYTON'S WILL

HE CT AYTONS
had issued invita-
lions to a party at
their country house
in Massachusetts.
The guests, thirty
in number, We're to
remain a week. My
wife and l looked
forward to a grand
time. We had been
there before and
knew what a visit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

DIES MONIES, Iowa. May 10th, 1S95.-On
May 4th, 1895, just six days ago, lost my
farm barn and all of the contents thereof
by fire, same being situated in Madison
county. was fortunate enough to hold a
policy in the Hawkeye Insurance Company
said loss to my entire satisfaction. and
am to-day in receipt of payment thereof,
and fully recommend the said company to
my nelghbors aud friends or anyone who
may be DESTROYS of procuring insurance
upon their property. H. Il. GRIMES
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

June l1th the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Railway CO. will sell tickets at one fare for
the round trip, to points in Texas. Lake
Charles, La, and Eddy and Roswell, N.
NJ, tickets good returning twenty days
from date OF sale. For further informa-
ton address H. 4. Cherrier, 3l6 Marquette
Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
No fish gets away that bites at the devils
Only One and That in July. 80 Excursion
N Colorado.

The Great Rock Island Route will sell
tickets cheap for this excursion to Denver
in July, and you should post. yourself at
once as to rates and routes. Send by.
postal card or letter to john Sebastian,
q. p A., Chicago, for a beautiful souvenir
issued by the Chicago, Rock Island Il
Pacific R'y. called the Tourist Teacher"
that tells all about the trip. 1t will be sent
free. It's gem, and you should not delay
in asking for it. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. T.
A, Chicago.
Sin feels safe as long as it can hide its
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

A hundred years ago people worried
about the same things that are dis
tressing you, and they are dead now.
and their worry did no good.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
Terms Useo on Change,

Accommodation Paper. or
bills not representing an actual sale Or
trade transaction, but merely drawn to
be discounted for the benefit of drawer,
acceptor or indorsers, or all combined.
Balance of Trade-Difference in value
between total imports and exports of
a country. Ballooning.-To work up
a stock far beyond its intrinsic worth
by favorable stories or fictitious sales.
Bear.-One who strives to depress
the price of stocks, ETC., and for this
reason "goes short" Buying Long
Buying in expectation of rise.
Breadstuffs -Any kind of grain, corn
or meal
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
ne ~. n,hy is Crttinn Teef,

The man who deserves riches can be rich
without them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

BE sure and use that old and welltried remedy, MRS
wrssIow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teethiug
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

1t is waste of breath to talk any louder
than we live.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
A business Proposition.

Sin feels safe as long as it can hide it
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24

Soak cup of oatmeal over night IN
one cup of water. In the morning
take one cup of flour and mix dry with
two teaspoonfuls of baking powder and
a little salt. Mix in oatmeal and wet
with sweet milk to stiff batter.
Drop into gem pans and bake immedi-
atelY.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-24
DOMESTIC HINTS.
Human Sacrifice in India

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 1os WALL ST. NEW YORK