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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-08-17

las watched his friends as they eagerly
opened their letters and listened with
assumed Interest to the bits of news
hey were anxious to share, for ut
Sitka the population throng to the
wharf when the steamers whistle is
hearCbnnd wait She coming Of the sh i q
and the distribution Of the mails. The
people crowd into the tiny post Office
on the dock and watch impaticntly for
the longcd-for home letters.
but Toms home letter was not a
comfort to him. well, she is really
coming, he thought, "a month from
to-day, if the steamer is on time. l will
be married man; worse luck. How
can ever tell Eatalia, dear little girl,
( wouldn't willingly hurt her tender
feelings for Il million dollars, as ha I'd
up rs l am" and Tom whistled rue
fully.
Tom Douglas was naval officer and
before being stationed at Sitlza he HI. 4
been on duty a winter in Washington,
where he plunged into society with
that gay abandon that only sailor
knows, for after three years at sea n
young fellow is quite ready for the
rush and whirl of the gay capital. All
houses We're open to the handsome
lieutenant, but there was one where
he was especially welcome. The
hostess was Il pretty widow OF some
t*cnty-siS or twenty-seven years of
after their marriage, seemed not to
have laid very strong hold on her af-
fections. for after mourning him decor
Ously for Il year She blOSSomed into the
gayest of the gay and her house be
came a center for the young officers
who had been the friends OF her llus-
band.
1t was there that Tom spent most of
his time. he dropped in during the
morning and discussed the newest Cos
sip or the latest magazines and came
In for cup of tea in the afternoon
and remained till her coy rarlor was
empty save for himself and her.
Are you going to the assembly to
night?' he would ask.
''Nill you be there, Torn?" Mrs.
Deering had such y Eood-fell owship
way of using her friends first names.
Yes. presume so-'
''Wcll, then, 1 am going,' the little
widow would reply~
And that was the way the winter
passed, Tom running in at all honrs,
privileged to smoke or read, to talk or
listen, the most indulgcd of all her
callers. When his orders came for his
immediate removal to Alaska he put
the document in his pocket and went
a usual to the CHEEKY home OF Mrs
Deering. He told her the news, and
was really surprised and Hattcred by
her reception of it. She took both his
hands in hers and the tears gathered
in her bright eyes.
''Oh. Tom she said, ~ hate to have
you 60.
Now, it never occurred to Lieut.
Douglas before, but at this moment
the idea did come to him that he was
in love with the widow. He drew her
to him and kissed away her tears, and
before he knew it he was engaged to
Alice Dcering.
He left soon after arranging to have
Alice join him la ter in the summer
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-08-17

IS they ciambered up tho 'IsAap OF
broken rock they were met BY a rapid
and telling Are from the prospec.or's
repe ating rifle that killed two OF the
party and wounded another. A hur-
r;ed retreat alone saved the survivors.
and although the dead were Inferred
at the place where they met their fate
none of the attacking party were ever
after heard from. The Mountain Chief
was afterward disposed of for a sum
that enabled Dempsey to purchase a
small ranch in the Grand valley, where
he has since resided.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-08-17
LITTLE FEET.

Oyou dainty, dimpicd feet.
You are fair and you are sweet
Like q sunbeam In the wheat
If had my way
would take lily white
(Where 1t leans to kiss the Lightly
And make sandals for you-briGhS
AS tho sun 10 May.
Theu I'd fashion a rosctto
OF the blueSt violet,
In their silver buckles Sst-
Wouldn't that be gay?
Then, You dainty little feet.
Where you walked I'd scatter sweet
Roses. whose glad hearts would beat,
If had my way.
xnowi ng this. dear, dainty feet.
You must haste my steps to meet
When tho tw!light-rosy cheat
Turns the gold to gray.
Patter, pa:ter. soft and low;
Little feet, I love you SO:
would guide you where you go,
II had my way.
Atlanta Constitution.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-08-17

but, owing to the loss of a distant rela-
tive, the heir Of whose IN eldest estate
she was, her coming had been greatly
delayed. 1t was now moro than 3 year
since Tom and she had part ed in WASH
incton. In the meantime Tom had
whiied away his leisure hours liz the
somewhat narrow circle OF Sitka So
ciety, but in that narrow bound he
had found a fair Russian flower thai
he knew bloomed for him. Though
Tom had not made love to Natalia-he
was too honorabl for that-they had
been together constantly and cac',
knew instinctivcly what was in the
others heart.
II believe I'll go and tell Satalia
ELL" Tons continued to muse. fright
now. For Of course as y gentleman and
officer I am hound tn keep my y"os:1.
gnu t'y word is given 81 marry 4 sise.
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The Modern DauEf:::.-.

II wisi, to ask Your Pc-rui sSion to
pay my addresses to your daughter,
said the old-:ash ioueI young :can.
II right" said the ole; geIitIe,,3an
al? can get her permission 10 give
VOW ias par.i;ss!,,E, 40 ..,. ~, N--in.
lisahaEetiE Js.ershi.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-08-17
TOO Much for Her.

Doctor-How is the patient tc-e;ayp
Nursc~-No OF so well, doctor.
poctcr-HaS she been OVERRIDING?
Nurs IL think SO. She had mo prop
her mp in bed so that size could write
her weekly art!cls on athletic exercise
ii isa!i w:.rse{.? Su,lgs,
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-08-17
THE WIDOWS ARRIVAL.

T WAS "Steamer''
day. at Sitka and
amid all the joy
Gus stir and eS-.
cite,nent that the
mont II l y boa t
brought was one
forlorn, unhappy
man Ton, Dn,,,r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18
ALBA. NOTES.
Special Correspondence to Iopa State Bystandel
Hy. Nf.ou:o J,,,. l,,1 - ,,,,,ob IN,

Special Correspondence to Io~a State Bystamder.
Miss Maggie Marshal is much i'm
proved.
G. jackson is slowly recovering, be-
ing confined to his bed for two weeks
Miss Kizzie Schoield is reported bet
ter.
Mrs. q. S. Jones is on the sick list.
Mr.. Howe, of lndianola, is in the city
for few days.
Rev. Thomas has been home for a
few days and will return to Indianola
the last of this week.
Rev. Rhinehart left for Ottumwa
Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Jones are now
comfortably located in the parsonage
The Sunday school held their cleo
ton of officers, which resulted as fol-
lows: President, q. S. Jones; vice
president, E. Butler; secretary, Miss A..
Hollingsworth; treasurer, Halle Nor
ris. They regret to give Miss May
Davis up. as she has been prominent
worker of the Sunday school for two
years.
The A. O. C. met Friday evening at
the home of Miss Henrietta Jones.
They rendered fine program, all on
literary work
Mrs. C. Thomas returned home from
Muchakinocl1, where she has been Wis
iting her daughters few weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18
DAVENPORT ITEMS.
Special CORRESPONDENCE to Io,ca State Bystasde,

Special CORRESPONDENCE to Iopa State Bgstdssder
Rev. c. r.. Wright and family are in
the city and will make it their future
home.
Cards are out announcing the we'd
ding of Mr.. Evan Haskins, of this city,
and Miss Hattie McCleliand, daughter
of Rev. and Mrs Oscar McClelland,
which will he celebrated at the home
of the brides parents in Fort Madison
October 25th.
Rev Matthews. of Muscatine, was a
visitor at the parsonage Monday,
Rev. Bishop A. w. Wayman preached
a deep and interesting sermon from the
first chapter of Paul's Epistle to the
Romans, lst verse.
The musicale given at the residence
of Mrs Ruth Riehardson.on last Thurs-
day evening for the benefit Of Pride of
Iowa Tabernacle, was greeted with a
large and fashionable throng. The
program was opened by Miss Mary
Humphrey, who rendered Liberty Bell
in a delightful manner. The piano
solo of Miss Jessie Telfred was also
greatly appreciated. Mrs. G. NJ. Till
man rendered one of her humorous
selections. Recitations by Mrs Baker
ard Miss Mable Hill Duet, Life's
dream is DER, by Mrs. R. Richardson
and Miss Humphrey. Closing by Miss
Humphrey, The Popular Swing March,
after which refreshments were served
Altogether it was most delightful
affair and all departed feeling that they
had been royalty entertained.
Quite number of Davenporters at
tended the dedication of the Moline A.
M. Z. church last Sabbath.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18

will be Used or converted into church
until the remaining debt is paid. The
society will then build new church
edifce to equal the tabernacle built in
Ottumwa. The deed was recorded last
Saturday, Oct. 1a 1898. A white gen
tleman of the city who is nota member
of this society made a donation on the
property, which was paid on the pur-
chase price, for which the church feels
much encouraged and under profound
obligation to this generous friend.
twenty-five loads of stdae were also
donated for the foundation. The pay
ment on the property is made easy,
not to exceed $500 year, and the re-
naming 81, 500 to bear no interest the
first year, but per cent thereafter. 1t
will be optional with the church to pay
as much in excess of the $500 as they
may choose. Services will continue at
the Presbyterian church, located on
the corner of Seventh and Grand, for
three or four Sundays until the tenn
porary church is ready for work. Ser
vices will begin at 1or45 a. M, 7:t5 p.
m, and prayer services at s sharp
Thursday evening. All are cordially
invited to the services.
Rev. T. LoMAX, in charge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18
BURLINGTON BUDGET,

SpeciM Correspondence to Iowa State Bystander
Henry Cowden, one of Burlington's s
old and respected, was taken to the
hospital to be treated last week. At
this writing he is much better.
Mrs. A. Collins is able to be around
again, having been, for the past week,
a sufferer from the injuries received in
a fall she had some time ago.
Mrs. A. Dunaway and daughter will
leave Thursday for Galesburg, where
Mrs. Dhhaway will receive medical
treatment.
Mrs E. Bell has been suffering from
| neuralgia for some time, but is better.
Rev. j. w. Brown departed for Mon
| mouth yesterday, where his wife lies
very ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ivy are at home to
friends on West Valley street.
The entertainment given at Patter-
sons hall last Saturday night by Mes
danes Perry and Brock might have
| been more appreciated, especially by
| the church for whose benefit 1t was
given.
There will be given a grand musical
recital at the Olive Baptist church,
Thursday, October II.
There are large number. or Strang-
ers in the city.
E. Mosely was in the city on business
last week and stayed over Sunday.
Mrs. E. Early left for Missouri last
week, where she expects to spend the
winter
The friends of Miss Grace L. D. Nor
ris will be pleased to learn that she is
progressing nicely at Bethany, Mo-.
with her school and is fast gaining the
respect and love of both pupil and pa
rent.
The Hyacynthian club will be ready
oaentertain their friends ''as of yore''
in few weeks. They contemplate
taking up course of English Gtera-
ture for study during the winter;
Mrs. Becton is very sick at home on
Il street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18
A NOVEL PRICE LIST.
The Way of Those Desiring Cit
Privileges Made Easy.

The Way Of Those Desiring City
privileges Made Easy.
Have YOU got your plans all laid
for your vacation:" asked the man In
the plaid suit.
I'm not going to have any" re-
turned the young man with the dark
mustache.
why not?"
.I'ye cot too good a scheme on
hand. and it will occupy all my time
until the council meets again, ne re-
Piled. -.
"What's the council got to do with
it,"
"Everything. It's to be an alder.
manic price list
"Giving the price of aldermen"
Not quite, but it is something In
that nature" explained the young
man. '.You see, the trouble is now
that people who want streets or fran
chises or anything of that sort have
to go blind There is no telling what
it will cost before they get through,
and so lots of people who might go
into the market and buy street or
two are frightened off. My idea is TO
simplify all that by getting up
price list that will give all the lnfor-
nation desired and put franchlse
seeker in the position where he has
basis upon which to work. I'd charge
for streets at so much Il block grading
the price according to their location,
the Inconvenience of tearing them up
would cost, and the amount of KICK
ing that would be likely to be made
against the aldermen for giving up the
city's rights; then I'd have a regular
scale of prices for franchises OF all
descriptions, so that any promoter
desiring to get one could see at a
glance how much it would cost. Where
honest franchises are desired l would
have fixed price, but where the rights
are wanted only for sand bagging pur-
poses. why, then, of course, the alder
men would come in for Il percentage
of the DOODLE / will consider the mat
ter of wholesale orders also. Corpora
tions or individuals who are constant
ly doing business with the council
should be entitled to reduction from
retail rates. They might make regu-
lar contracts with the aldermen for
the delivery of such goods in the way
of streets or franchises as they might
desire. the price to depend upon the
amount of abuse the aldermen have to
stand for giving them away. AS long
as the city's rights are disposed of i'll
| the way they have been it seems to
me it would be more satisfactory to
get the whole thing down TO a straight
| business basis Then both the alder
men and the corporations would know
| Just where they stood. That's my
| plan, and if it's adopted, | think I
should be well paid for it, in addition
TO having statue of myself put down
on the lake front as one of the great
benefactors of the city Chicago
| Post.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18


There is one unpleasant feature
about dying said Talleyrand: zone
cannot read ones obituaries. | should
like very much to read my obituaries )
so should IT, retul ned Bonaparte,
dryly; hurry up and die, will you!
: II think 1 shall write my autobiog-
raphy,a said Fouche one morning to
the Emperor
II wouldn't if were YOU" said Napo-
leon; "you know yourself too well, and
| if you told the truth it would ruin your
lreputation."
! NAPOLEON was superstitious, and
fused to enjoy telling his fortune with
the cards. At one time he drew three
cards from the pack; two of them were
itwo-spots and one of them was king.
.'Humph!' he said. Il seem to be
raising the deuce, rather tnan dynas-
ty, by two to one"
At st. Helena Napoleon was asked
what he would have done had he de-
feated Wellington at Waterloo.
II should have smiled replied the
fallen Emperor.
A stout little boy having been pre-
sented to the Emperor, Napoleon took
him on his knee.
"Well, children" said he, what are
your names?"
paul said the boy.
''And the other?'
.I have no other said the boy.
what? Only one name for both of
you?" asked Napoleon.
"I'm only one boy" returned the lad.
why, you surprise me" said the
Emperor, with laugh. you are so
heavy I thought you were twins. :
'Ireally never loved but one woman,
said Bonaparte.
"what?" said Bourrienne, with
doubtful smile.
cat one time," replied the Emperor.
Prussia shall never wear your coll
lar" cried the Prnssian King.
'It will feel my cuffs, however, re-
torted Bonaparte, "and, what will be
more ridiculous, it will get them in the
neck"
What is the matter, Bourrienne?"
asked Napoleon of his secretary one
morning; "you look blue.
81 am blue, sire returned Bour-
rienne: 'I've written you up. and, as
far as you've gone, you won't make
more than one volume. The public
likes it's biographies in two Volumes"
Wen fix that" said the Empercr,
quickly; 'I'll invade Russia. That will
provide you with two more chapters,
anyhow"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18
BENNETT & co.
FINE CHINA
-=and=
GLASSWARE.
EVERYTHING WANTED
FOR THE KITCHEN.
7os WALNUT STREET.
MUSHROOM CULTIVATION.
Do Not Come Up All at Once, Nor Do
They Grow Forever.
7os WALNUT STREET.


They Grow Forever.
In last Sundays Times there ap-
peared an article on the cultivation OF
mushrooms. 1t was thought that the
subject had been fully treated, but the
writer failed to mention the length or
time mushrooms will bear after the
spawn has matured.
correspondent, having asked for
information on the matter, is informed
that mushrooms do not come up all at
once, nor do they grow forever. II the
spawn Is good and planted early IN
September, from four to five, and some
times six, weeks will expire before the
first crop of mushrooms makes II ap-
pearance. The first crop will grow for
two or three weeks, then the mush-
rooms will thin out, and slight, dress
ing of fresh loan, about half an inch IN
depth, should be spread over the bed
When this coating has been beaten
down with spade, the soil should be
gently moistened with tepid water, ana
in day or two second crop of mush-
rooms (often better than the first) can
be gathered The second crop of mush-
rooms may last for three or four weeks,
and about the latter part Of Decem-
Der the spawn will be found to have ex-
hausted itself, and fresh manure,
fresh spawn, and fresh loan must be
procured for the formation of new beds
If another crop of mushrooms is de-
sired. To grow mushrooms success
fully great care must be taken to obtain
fresh spawn, which can be bought IN
all the horticultural stores. But II the
cultivator wishes to make his own
spawn, he can do so by following these
directions: Take equal portions OF
horse dropping. COW dung, and fresh
loan, and mix the whole thoroughly
together, as you would make mortar.
Then form the matter into cakes about
the size of large brick. Place these
bricks on edge under cover until they
become half dry. then insert into each
brick a piece of spawn half an inch or
so square. and let the bricks remain
until they are quite dry. Then spread
about eight inches of horse dung over
the floor of the shed, on which bullc
the bricks in a pile, keeping the SIDE
in which the spawn has been put up
permost. Then cover the pile OF bricks
over with sufficient stable manure, SO
as to give a gentle heat, not exceeding
100 degrees, through the whole In two
or three weeks the spawn will have
spread itself through the whole mass
of each brick, and will be ready to
plant at any time during the winter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18
OUR FRIENDS WRITE LETTERS
orTUMwA NEWS.

Charley Page went to Mount Pleas
ant on business Monday,
Rev. r. D. Tarner, of Des Moines,
was in the city the first of the week.
Mrs. l.. NJ Shelton is reported on the
sick list this week.
Mr.. Lem. Page, of Mount Pleasant,
was in the city last week visiting, the
guest of his brother, Charles Page.
Mr. Anderson Scott was on the sick
list Wednesday,, but is much better at
this writing.
The sewing circle of the A. NJ. f.
church met with the president. Mrs. B.
Fields, Thursday. They will resume
their winters work.
"Rev." NJ w. Thornton, of Cairo, H.,
was in the city last week. He was on
his way to Des Moines,
Rev. DR.. Roberts has started Union
Mission church in this city. 1t is To-
Gated on West Main street, near Wa
pello. Services are held daily and
everybody is cordially invited to at
tend. Rev Bro. Resstose is assisting,
DR.. Roberts will administer either to
the wants of the soul or body Hear
him.
Mrs j. B. Cooper who has been i'll
III u IolS liluS, 10 IlpIoNCu. ollC
is under the care of DR.. Roberts.
Rev. Z. Lomax was in the city the
first of the week on business. He re-
ports that he has fine Christian church
organized in Des Moines and will re-
turn there in short time.
Miss Nettie Singer. formerly of Ed
dyville, has moved to this city and will
make this her future home. Miss
Singer is a most affable young lady and
| we welcome her into our midst.
The l. B. w. r. c. met at the home
of Mrs. S. Henderson, in South
Ottumwa, lasta Friday afternoon. An
excellent program was rendered, after
which bountiful repast was served.
Mrs. Henderson is a royal entertainer.
| The society meets this week with Mrs.
| P. P. Taylor. The society was most
beautifully addressed by Misses Kate
Owens, of Keokuk, and +. A. Brown,
of this city.
Rev. II. II. White preached a very
able discourse at the Baptist church
| last Sunday.
The entertainment given at the A.
M. E. church Tuesday was fairly
attended and social good time was
had by all.
| We are informed by the president OF
the l. B. w. r. c. that it is not and has
not been the intention of that society
to disband.
Miss f. A, Brown has opened up q
night school at $50 Center avenue
very proper thing to do. Miss Brown
is an experienced and proficient
| teacher, and we feel free to say thai
those who attend her school will neve,
regret having done so. Special in
structions are given in penmanship by
Prof. Frank King.
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18
KEoKUk SAYINGS.

Special Correspondence to Io~a State Bystd''der.
George Wilson, of this city, died at
his home, HOS Fulton street, Wednes-
day evening at 5 o'clock. Deceased
was a member of the Masonic Lodge OF
this city. The funeral services We're
held at the a. NJ e. church Thursday
afternoon, Rev. Malone officiating.
Mrs. Ada White, of Burlington, is in
the city visiting friends.
Mrs. NJ. Bland has returned home
after three weeks trip to Alton and
st. Louis. much improved in health.
VIM. A. F. Johnson has returned
from Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs Orange Fields pleas,
antlv entertained a small company OF
friends in honor of Miss Anna Fields
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-18
CEDAR RAPIDS NEWS.

Special Correspondence to To,0a State Bystande1'
Rev. and Mrs. G. II. Wade enter tanned
a host of their friends on Tuesday,
October 18th, in honor of their third
anniversary. Mrs. Wade was assisted
by Misses Daisy Davis and Ella Martin.
Rev. R. Holly was master of ceremonies
and elegant toasts were given by Mrs.
II. H. London, of Muchakinock, and
Mesdames John Van Camp and G. H.
Searcy. Miss Ella Martin favored che
guests with one of her choice instru-
mental solos Rev. Wade made the
closing response. Quite a number of
handsome presents were received. Re
freshments were served by Misses Eta
Davis and Belle Cary. After compliment
ing Rev. Wade and wife on the pleas
ing manner in which they We're enter
tanned, the guests departed