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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
A Bank
Failure.
AN INVESTIGATION
DET1ANDED.

A general banking business is done by
the human system, because the blood de-
posts in its vaults whatever wealth we NAV
gain from day to day. This wealth is laid
up against : a rainy day y as a reserve fund
we're i'll a condition Of healthy prosperity
if we have laid away sufficient capital to
draw upon in the hour of our greatest need,
There is danger i'll getting thin, because it's
sign of letting down i'll health. To gain
in blood is nearly always to gain in so,loke.
some flesh. The odds are iii favor of ti1a
germs of consumption, grip, or pneumonia,
if our liver be inactive and our blood inn
pure, or if our flesh hs reduced below q
healtjiy standard. VIE is required is an
increase in our ge,Ul.jf e'iifine, strength DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery enriches
the blood and makes it wholesome, stops
the waste of tissue and at the same time
builds up the strength. A medicine which
will rid the blood ofits poisons, cleanse and
inv1gorate the great organs of the body
vitalize the system, thrill the Whole being
with new energy and make permanent work
of it, is surely remedy of great value But
when we make positive statement that 90
per cent of all cases of consumption can, it
taken In the early stages of the disease, be
CURED with the Discovery il. seemslike
a bold assertion. All DR. Pierce asks is that
you make a thorough investigation and
satisfy yourself of the truth of his assertion
By sending to the Worlds Dispensary Med.
ica1 Association, Buffalo, N. Y, you can get
free book with the names, addresses and
photographs of large number of those
cured ofthroat, bronchial and lung diseases.
as well as of skin and scrofnlous affections
by the Golden Medical Discovery They
also publish a book of 100 pages, being q
medical treatise on consumption, bronchitis.
asthma, catarrh, which, will be mailed on
receipt OF address and six cents III stamps.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
Who Was Paul Revere.

Everybod knows Paul Revere's
Ride" but what else did he ever do?
| The Dictionary of United States His
tory" tells. This standard reference
book is arranged alphabetically, and
contains short crisp. concise, compre-
hensive information about every event
in American history, and about the
men who made the events. 1t tells at
glance what would take hours of re-
search in other books. 1t fills place
| in bookdom that was wholly vacant
before it came. 1t is needed in every
home and library, by writer's, teachers
preachers. and laymen The author
is j. Franklin jameson. Phi. d., Profess
sor of sHistory of Brown University.
formerly of Johns HoI 1ins University,
and it is published by the Puritan Pub
| fishing Co., Boston
During March a series of articles.
dealing with subjects that primarily
| concern the people of California but
| throughout the country at large. will
be published in Harpers Weekly. The
first of these articles is entitled Cali
fornia's Great Grievance;" the second
is devoted to the subject of reform in
San Francesca, and a third to the pro-
duction of gold. Their author is Julian
Ralph, the famous correspondent.
whose Investigations have been con-
Quoted at the request of the Weekly.
The Atlantic Monthly for March will
contain the opening chapters of a
striking serial entitled The Seats of
the Mighty" by Gilbert Parker. It
deals with the life and adventures of a
young captain in a Virginia regiment,
afterwards of Amherst's regiment, at
the time of the fall of Quebec. 1t will
run through several numbers, and is
one of this popular authors most pow
erful stories.
The name Elbe seems to be Inflated
in naval annals. In an article entitled
THE Trial Trip of Cruiser, in the
March Harper's, William Floyd Sicard
calls attention to the fact that one of
the few disasters which nave occurred
during these tests took place a few
years ago on the British war-ship. the
Elbe, when a steampipe burst, killing
nine men.
The Lesson of the Forest Fires
Will be set forth in the March Popular
Science Monthly by Mr.. Bella Hubbard.
who advocates the adoption of IA com
prehensive and effectual national for
est policy.
In the immediate future Harper's
Bazaar will publish elegant dinner
gowns from Paris, drawn by Sandoz.
and beautiful wraps will be given to
suit the opening of the spring season.
A lSo papers on house, llrniShinor from, |
standpoints both artistic and econom-
zeal, short series on charities in gen
eral, and the favorite charities of GER
tain well-known society women.
Lady Aberdeen tried novel solu-
ton of the ever-vexing servant-girl |
problem in her homes in Scotland and
Canada, and in the April number of
The Ladies Home Journal she will. in
an article. explain the method she
adopted.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
NEEDS EXPLANATION.
American Vessel Chased BY Spanish


American Vessel Chased BY Spanish
Man-of-War.
New YORK, March 1.-THE American
mail steamer Alliance, arrived from
Colon, reports that on the sth inst. off
the eastern edge Of Cuba Spanish
man-of war headed directly toward
her. The vessels exchanged salutes at
distance of two and one-half miles.
The Spaniard fired blank cartridge,
followed by another. AS the Alliance
was on the open sea, no attention was
paid to it, and the Spaniard gave chase,
firing three solid shots at the American
vessel, chasing her twenty-five miles.
The latter crowded on steam and ran
away from the Spaniard Captain
Grossman, of the Alliance, reported
the matter to the secretary of state
and no doubt a prompt demand will be
made on the Spanish government for
an explanation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
ORlZABA STEAMS UP.
Fires of the Ancient Mexican Volcano Are
Again Started.

Fires of the Ancient Mexican Volcano Are
Again Started.
CoRDovA, State of Vera Cruz. Mex
leo, March 13.-The peak of Oriza ba,
an ancient volcano, is in state of
eruption. The signs of disturbance
began to manifest themselves on the
10th, and have increased IN force con-
stantly since that time. The crater is
now emitting poisonous gases and
thick volumes of smoke from 100
apertures in the great NAV. The
earth for 100 miles around is shaken
periodically with subterranean vibra
tions. Great alarm exists among the
jewellers in the cities of Cordova,
Orizaba, Kalaha. and the dozens of
small villages scattered within the
scope of the phenomenon. The shocks
as yet have not been of disastrous
nature, and no damage from them has
been reported. The rim of the crater
glows like fire, and the lava rolling
down the mountain sides has set ahame
the grass and vegetation clothing the
sides of the summit, which adds to the
density of the smoke and the grandeur
of the spectacle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
PEACE PROPOSALS.
Probable Terms Upon Which the Eastern
War Will be Terminated.

WASHINGTON, March As the re-
suit of the negotiations between Minis
ter Dun in Japan and Minister DENLY
in China the terms of peace about to
be concluded between China and Japan
are now known with little short Of ex-
actness. AS understood in high of
fetal circular they are:
First-The treaty between Japan
and China has ceased to exist by reason
OF war, but on the renewal of peace
the new treaty will grant Japan extra
territorial jurisdiction over China, but
the latter country will surrender the
extra territorial jurisdiction she for
merly held in Japan.
Second-There will be no extension
of Japanese territory on the mainland
of Asia, but the island of Formosa,
Chinese possession lying off the coast,
will be permanently coded to Japan.
Third-The Japanese will by treaty
be granted the right to continue the
occupation Of Port Arthur and Wei
Hai-Wei, the two great naval stations
leading to the Gulf of Pechili, for a
term of years.
Fourth-The claim that Korea is a
dependency of hers shall be forever re-
linquished and Korea shall henceforth
be independent.
Flfth-A cash indemnity will be paid
by China not to exceed $3.50, 100000 in
gold
The purpose not toextend the Japan
csc territory to the mainland. but con-
fine it to the outlying island of For
mosa, assures the conclusion of peace
without European intervention. In
conformity with the new treaty Japan
now terminates China consular courts
in Japan, although Japan,s consular
courts in China are to be continued.
This presents the singularssp spectacle of
China conceding the advance of Japan
into modern methods, while at the
same time concedlng that she is still
in benighted condition, requiring
extra territorial jurisdiction to protect
foreigners in China. Probably the
most important concession is Japan's
occupation of Port Arthur and Wei
Hai-Wei for term of years. This will
assure the continuance of peace for
MANY wears.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
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.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative; etfectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, 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 the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
l 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, 1895-03-15
He Explained.

at was an unusual food Of blood
to the head, = said q young physician
who was summoned to attend wo-
man who had been overcome at the
matinee. This rush, y he continued
to the new shorthand reporter, ''con-
gested the hypcrtrophied tissues,
causing them to close the lachrymal
ducts, exciting the tear glands, SO
that they secreted a surplus OF water.
The ducts being closed the tears over
flowed "Thcn her condition is not
the result OF the emotional lines OF the
hero in the play?" asked young
woman whose cyclids were illum.
mated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
THE COUNTRY woMANe
Before the hlacksmith's shop she waits,

Before the blacksmith's shop she waits,
In her high country wagon sitting,
While the good smith, with friendly haste,
Her horses clumsy shoe is fitting.
His hammer blows ring out with shrillness
Into the August afternoon,
STEPPED in its dreamy twilight stiffness.
With anxious eyes she watches him,
Her busy thoughts are homeward stray
ing;
Shadows grow long DER field and road,
And weary farmers leave their haying.
High in the elm tree Ger the way,
On sunlight boughs the birds are singing
Their cradle songs above their nests,
Within the whispering sweetness swing
ing.
She knows at home the patient cows
Stand lowing at the bars to greet her,
And anxious goodman scans the road,
And sends the children out to meet her.
She knows the supper fire is lit,
The hearth swept clean, the Kettle singing,
The kitchen table cleared to hold
The things from town that She is bring
ing.
And smiles in honest, rustic pride,
AT shrewd, hard bargains she's been max
ing,
OF snowy eggs and creamy cheese,
For cloth, and shoes, and '.things for bak-
in'.'
The setting Gun lights up her face,
Turning its harshness into beauty
Picture of rustic peace and pride,
OF homely happiness and duty.
L. +. Kirk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
A BATHING SUIT OUT OF PLACE.
An Odd Costume in Which to Attend
Dancing School.

|
Dancing School.
A Chicago lady related in the hear
ing of a reporter the following bit of
experience: l imagined that it would
do me good to visit the natatorium for
a daily swim, and supposing, of course,
that the place was open to the public
all the year round, | went over there
to get what information | could about
lessons and terms for the course. /
met in the Office a very pleasant young
lady, AMI asked her if she was in
charge. She said she was. ! request
ed catalogue, but she said the cata-
logues were locked up, though if I
would sit down for few minutes the
teacher would be in and give me one.
sat down, and for ten or fifteen
minutes | chatted pleasantly with the
polite young girl.
Finally said: II suppose all need
is bathing suit?'' A look of horror
overspread the young girls innocent
face as she said: "What2" ] couldn't
make her out unjust ! have more
than bathing suit?" | asked. "Well,
| should hope So" exclaimed the girl
Then 1 began to suspect that some
thing was wrong. ''Isn't this the ma
tatorium?" | asked. A smile chased
away the girls look of horror. "No,"
she answered, lit is the natatorium in
the summer, but now it is dancing
school. Chicago Herald.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
,catarrh Can Not Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
can not reach the seat of the disease Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take in
ternal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, and acts directly on the
blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was pre-
scribed by one of the best physicians In this
country for years and is a regular pre-
scription. 1t is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood puri-
fiers, acting directly on the mucous sur
faces. The perfect combination of the two
ingredients is what produces such wonder
full results in curing Catarrh Send for
testimonials. free
F. J. CHENEY & CO, Props, Tes.do o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills 25c
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15

chanted one appeared by the water,
only on the anniversary of her evil
deed. So the girl took notice of the
exact day and hour and waited pa
ticntly whole year long.
When the year had passed away and
the day had come back again, the
courageous maiden went with bundle
| of washing on her head, to the place
where the spell-bound lady of the cas-
tie had appeared. She took the pre-
caution to hide a little wooden cross in
her bodice as a charm against evil
spirits. But the nearer she came to
the brook, the more her footsteps fall
tered, and her heart beat louder and
louder, and when she really saw the
enchanted washerwoman by the edge
Of the water, she came very near turn
ing back. But the pale lady gave her
look so inexpressibly sad, that the
young girl oyercame her fears and
fingered.
..My veil have washed for three hundred
years,
But as bloody as ever it still appears
murmllred the unhappy woman, and
she rubbed and rinsed the bloody linen
while she groaned and sighed.
Then the young girl took heart and
said: "In the name of the Lord, give
me the clothw The pale lady looked
up with delight and handed the veil to
the maiden. And 10, beneath the
hands of the virgin, the red stains dis
appeared, and the linen became as
white and clean as ncwly-fallen snow.
Then bright tears rolled down the
pale face of the spell-bound lady; she
took the protfered veil and beckoned
to the maiden with her white hand.
Like a will-o'-the-wisp she glided
over the ground, swerving now to the
right, now to the left among the fir
trees. From time to time she turned
her head to see whether the maiden
was following her. She had grasped
her little cross and walked bravely be-
hind her weird leader, who went to-
ward the ruined castle.
In an underground vault, whose
roof had fallen in, the pale lady
checked her footsteps and pointed to a
stone, which was set into the floor.
The maiden raised the stone with her
strong arm, but the next moment she
started back with horror. In the hole
stood kettle, filled with gold pieces
and costly ornaments, but on the top
of it lay little dead child with a
bloody wound in its breast.
The young girl was about to run
away, but when she saw how the pale
lady wrung her hands in deep distress,
she remained where she was, and laid
the wooden cross she carried in her
hand, on the dead child's breast.
Then the lady in white folded her
hands and bent her head low. She
grew paler and paler like a dream at
the growing of the morn-heralding cock,
and finally the misty form faded from
sight.
When the young girl turned her eyes
again toward the hole, the dead child
had disappeared, the cross lay OH the
precious kettle, the yellow gold shone
and glistened in the sunlight, which
came through the broken wall.
Without any further fears Of appari-
tons, she carried her treasure-trove
safely home, and in the eyes of the
young men became three times as beau
tifu1 as before
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
His Implements.

Police Court Shyster Oo plainly
dressed witness. )-s'I presume my
good fellow, you are laborer?"
Witness (civil engineer) -'.You are
right. am a workman, SIR
Familiar with the use of pick,
shovel and spade, | presume
ITO some extent. Those are not
the principal implements of my trade,
though"
"Perhaps you will condescend to en-
Tighten me as to your principal imple-
ments%'
s.It is hardly worth while. You
don't understand their nature or use.'
"Probably not, but insist on know
ing what they are
''Brains. Chicago Tribune.
Moorish jackets cannot be worn to
advantage BIZ plump girls.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
Home-seekers' Excursion.

The Chicago Great Western Railway will
sell excursion tickets to western and south
western points February II, March 5 and
April 2, 1895, at one regular irst-class fare
plus 80 90 for the round trip. Tickets good
returning twenty coy days from date Of
sale.
Further information regarding stopovers,
ETC., will be given on application to any
ticket agent of this company, or
F. H. LORD, G. P. & T. A.,
Chicago, Ill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
AMERICAN EXPORTS.

WASHINGTON, March According
to a report of Consul Meeker, American
cloth is being sold in the English
markets in the centre of the English
cloth manufacturing district, justifying
the predictions made at the time of
the passage of the Wilson tariff act.
The cloth is wooden stuff suitable for
coating and mems suits. The English
merchants pronounce it superior cloth
for the grade, and cannot see how it
can be produced and sold for the price.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
Tho Lower -Four Hundred.

Little Miss Backcourt Don't you
dare speak to me. Youse don't be-
long in our set any more. Youse is
just nobodies. Your dad has been
sent up fer larceny
Little Miss Alliway-Huh! Your
dad is there, too.
Little Miss Backcourt, haughtily-
The charge agin my dad was grand
larceny.
A man Is known by the money he keeps
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
THREE MEN IMPLICATED.

Alleged Confession of an Accused Train
Wrecker.
LINCOLN. March Am the trial of
George Davis, charged with wreclSing
a Rock Island train, George Metz, a
ceil-mate of Davis in the county jail,
testified that Davis told him that he,
with two other men, caused the wreck.
He further said that he would make the
defense that he was out stealing chick
ems and heard the noise of the wreck
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15

Last commenced elaborate plan of Advertising
before half through, Our ADVERTISEMENTS
(APPEARED. WhyR Because WE WERE OVERWHELMED
FIN BUSINESS. There but thug to do withdraw
The advertising and energy filling the orders
with which flooded This did, and handled with
reasonable promptness most unprecedented business
WITH ENLARGED FACTORIES INCREASED FACILITIES,
and TWENTY BRANCH HOUSES FR0n WHICH TO DIS.
TRIBUTE OuR GOODS, WE CAN NOW CARE FOR ALL WHO
CONE year could reduce prices because
sempeled in limit the Aernoto goods
We would have been satisfied with lower prices but why
n demand which could not suppy2 We have made the
purchases of steel and material bought in America this
and unprecedented prices and have made terms
dealers which enable them to make unprecedented prices
In quality, character variety finish, and accessibility to
full stock of goods and repairs without competitors
In our plan of advertising last year proposed to furnish
feed certain conditions for 3 Fec stated
Eboye did not complete tho advertising and the feed cut
not put We propose to make amends in
the following We will in this
NEW ALLsTEEL VERY SUPERIOR FEED CUTTER, WORTH
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
The Country First.

Mrs. Jones, can l see Mr.. Jones?'
No! You can't
;sBut I'm an old friend
Don't care if you are. He can't be
bothered no more to-day"
''Er-he must have important"
Yes, he has! He's writing to Mr..
Carlisle plan for saving the govern
ments credit, and old Sam Smiths
been here three times to-day already,
bothering HIM about So Jones owes"
but have no.
You can't see him. If these inter
ruptions go on his reputation as n
finaneier will be gone. Cali again
ser he hears from Mr. Carlisle"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
1t Had Changed Him.

Mistress binding visitor in kitchen)-
Who is this, Mary!
Mary (confused) My brother, MIN.
Mistress (suspiciousiy) x cure not much
alike
Mary (stammering apologetically)-
were, MN, but he's just had his beard
shaved off, and that makes him look quite
different MN
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
The Wabash Line.

April the End the Wabash Line will sell
excursion tickets to southern points at one
fare for the round trip. Liberal stop-overs
allowed. For information call on or
address Horace Seely. Commercial Agent,
220 Fourth street, Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15

Caller-Why do you call your new
maid Japan" Mrs. Jones; isn't she
Irish?
Mrs. J.-Oh, yes. she's Irish, and
her real name is Mary Ann; but we
think the other name more appropri-
ate; she seems to have such grudge
against china, you Knoxville.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
Bound to Please.

Young LADY, have prevailed on
my father to allow you to paint my
portrait, but he doesn't like your
work.
D'Auber Why not9
Young Lady He says it lacks re-
pose.
D'Auber-Huh! He does, Ell? Well,
I'll paint you as the sleeping Beau
ty," and then see.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
Ex-QUEEN LII.
Report of Her Sentence to Prison Con-
firmed.

firmed.
VICTORIA. B. c., March 14-Advices
from Honolulu confirm the previous re-
ports that the ex-queen has been SEN
fenced to five years imprisonment.
Leading royalists are organizing solidly
for annexation. The military commits
sion has ordered a general release of
unconvicted prisoners. Martial law
has been relaxed and will soon be de-
clared at an end
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15
The WAY of NIaidens

The Way OF Maidens.
''Grace and Minnie have quarreled and
are both miserable"
mo, they have made friends and are
perfectly happy again. +"
'sHow do you knowa'
81 saw them both CRYING together.N
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15

A bird is knowd by its note, a man by
his talk.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15

A Philadelphia lady, as will contest in
that city discloses, expressed desire to
be buried in her seal skin sacque.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-03-15

Hegeman's Ca phor zee with GIycerine.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face. Tender Sore Feet.
Chiblains. Piles Sc. c. G. Clark Co.. New Haven. CT