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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
\ WOMAN'S NERVES.
THE STORY OF A WOMAN TO
WHOM NOISE WAS
TORTURE.
Frustrated BY the Least Excitement
Physicians Bafied BY Her Case.
IFrom the Gate City, Keokuk, Iowa.

From the Gate City, Keokuk, Iowa.
Mrs. Helen Meyers, whose home is at 35l5
Vernon avenue, Chicago, and whose visit to
Keokuk, Ia, will long be remembered, was
at one time afflicted with q nervous malady
which ut times drove her nearly to distrac
ton. eThose terrible headaches are a
thing of the past" she said the other day
to Gate City representative, 'and there
is quite story in connection with II, too
my nervous system sustained q great shock
some fifteen years ago, brought on, believe,
through too much worrying over family
matters and then allowing my love for my,
books TO get the better OF my discretion
where my health was concerned. Why,
whenever my affairs at home did not go
along just as | expected, would invariably
become FRUSTRATED from the excitement and
u would consider myself fortunate indeed if
the effects OF the attack would not remain
for a week. was obliged to give up our
pleasant home not far from the Lake Shore
drive, because could not stand the noise
in that locality. l could find no place in the.
city which deemed suitable TO one whose
nervous system was always on the point of
explosion. To add to my misfortunes my
complexion underwent change and looked
so yellow and sallow that l was ashamed
to venture from the house at all
g Madam said my doctor to me soon
after an unusually severe attack of the
Inalady, unless you leave the city and seek
some place of quiet, you will never recover. \
So concluded would visit my uncle, who
lives in Dallas county, Iowa, and whose
farm would surely be good place for one
in my pitiable condition. l picked up the
Gate City one day and happened to conc
across an interesting recital Of the recovery
OF some woman in New York state who was!
afflicted as had been. This woman had
been cured by Dr. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People l thought that if Pink Pills
cured that woman they might do the same
for me. | began to take the pills according
to directions and ! began to feel better from
the start. After had taken several boxes
of them l was ready to go back to Chicago.
My nervousness was gone and my complex
ion was as fresh as that of any 16-year-old
girl in Iowa, and Pink Pills is what put the
color in my cheeks. No wonder l am in
such high spirits and feel like a prize
fighter. And no wonder I like to come to
KeokulS, for if it had not been for Pink Pills
bought from Keokuk firm l would not
be alive now" laughingly concluded the
lady. j.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain all the
elements necessary to give new life and
richness to the blood and restore shattered
nerves. They are for sale by all druggists,
or may be had by mail from DR.. Williams
Medicine company, Schenectady, y. T., for
30 cents per box, or six boxes for ". so.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
HUMAN FOOD FOR ALLIGAroRs
They Seize Victims In tho Bathin. Chats
OF Indian Rivers.

They Seize Victims In tho Bathin. Chats
Of Indian Rivers.
Almost every Indian river is deemed
sacred. and some spiritual benefit is
supposed to be derived from bathing
in it. In any large town or village
there is usually bathing CHAT with
convenient flights of steps leading
down to the water Here the people
assemble in great numbers. The wo-
men of the higher classes creep down
before daylight and hope to get back
to their houses before they can be
seen. The young women, with their
graceful figures and their wet gar
ments clinging closely to their bodies,
would perhaps not mind little delay,
but they are hurried home by their
elderly chaperons.
Sometimes one of these poor crea-
lures is carried off by the alligator,
who is ready to take an early worm,
which tends to show that the worm
was wrong in getting up SO early. In
the course of the morning the number
of bathers increases, and they stand
about enjoying their additions and OBJ
ivious of danger. All of a sudden an
alligator seizes one of them and drags
him down almost before a shrek of
despair can be uttered. The other
bathers fee, but there is no one to
rescue the unfortunate victim of the
day. OF course, some attempts are
made to kill an alligator that haunts
bathing CHAT, but the fishermen
have no guns. and the alligator easily
breaks their nets.
It may seem incredible, but at one
of the bathing places of this city of
Cuttack large alligator was killed,
and when it was cut open the silver
and gold and brass ornaments that the
women wear that were found in it's
belly were enough to show that it
must have carried off and killed up
wards of thirty grown-up women. !
have not got note of the length
of the alligator, but the head
was kept by gentleman whom
l knew, and | often saw it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

There is more CatarTh in this section of
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether, and until the last few years was
supposed to be incureble. For great
many years doctors pronounced it local
disease and prescribed locai remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with local
treatment, pronounced it incurable Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be q constitu-
tional disease, and therefore requires con-
stitutional treatment Halls CataI.rh
Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.
Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional
cure on the market. 1t is taken internally
in doses from 10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. They offer one hun
bred dollars for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials. Adj
dress F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills 25c
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

''Our country If right, should be kept
right; if wrong, should be put right, :
is political maxim which paraphrased
applies to other conditions of life, thus:
our health if right, should be kept
right: if wrong, should be put right,
especially in bodily ailments, such as
pains and aches, which st. Jacobs Oil
promptly cures. Many out of work
should heed to give it a chance to cure
and it will give them chance to go to
work cured Another adage is: she
doeth best who doeth well. Well, OF
course, you want to be well from all
sorts of aches, and the best thing to dc
is to use the great remedy. He who
does SO is doing well indeed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

It is contrary TO law for private
individual to buy gold from the mines
of Transvaal. The entire products Of
the mines must be sold to the Dutch
government at rates fixed by statute
and any person found with uncoined
gold in his possession is liable to
severe punishment. This somewhat
singular law is being enforced rigidly,
and quite number of well-todo peo-
pie have been sent to prison for
violating it's provisions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
REGULATIONS AND coND1T1or4s.

First-The FIRST prize will be won by the
largest list, the second prize by the next
largest list and so on to the tenth
Second-Each person must send in his or
her list before the end of February, 1895.
Third-The list of words must be written
in ink plainly, and must be signed by the
contestant and witnessed by two neighbors
or friends
Fourth-Any English word found in the
dictionary can be used if it is composed of
letters that are contained in the word edu-
cation but there must be no duplicates, abb
breviations EXPLANATIONS nor names of peo-
pie or places,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
A Handy lamp.

A Frenchman has constructed an
electric walking-stick, OF which the
knob contains a small electric lamp in
a thick glass bulb, the battery being
two cells OF d peculiar shape down
the cane itself. The lamp gives suffi-
Gent light to read newspaper in
train or to light oneself upstairs at
night.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
The rietura Telegraph.

1t is reported that NJ. Bertillon,
the inventor of the anthropometrical
system OF Identification adopted by the
Paris police, is endeavoring to revive
the use of the picture telegraph. He
believes that in rapidly transmitting
and disseminating the portraits of
suspected criminals, it would be
found OF very great service.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

| lightful! 1t is FIVE years since he
went away to that horrid India, and
was just fifteen then-a mere
schoolgirl --bht still remember that
he was one of the handsomest
sister Helen will be-"
| Certainly This note is from her,
saying that they--herself and Colonel
st. Adams will do themselves the
| pleasure of calling here day after
| tomorrow"
Splendid! I'll set my cap at once"
cried the gushing Annie.
Don't be absurd. cousin! Mr.. st.
| Adams is travelled man, and quite
familiar with pretty faces by this
time. Besides, he is an artist Of no
mean ability, and his character for
;rallantry in action stood very high
when he was in the army"
"Heigho. well, l only wish there
| had been hero in our family! But
| what makes you look 50 grave, Aunt
| Letitia?n addressing a serene-faced,
| brown haired woman of past thirty,
who sat by the window engaged in
sewing.
Miss Letitia lifted her sad brown
eyes, soft and beautiful still, and
glanced at her young relatives from
beneath the long black lashes.
"Oh. let Aunt Letitia aloDen cried
Isabel, half pettishly; ''she is sewing
and dreaming dreams, as usual. And
she is too old to care anything about
brave ana handsome gentlemen like
Colonel ST Adams"
Letitia's pale cheek flushed rose
red; her eye cleaned with fire; for
the moment she was far more beauti-
full than either of the girls beside her
She made no reply, but directly gath
cred up her work and left the room.
Annie gazed after her with wide
eyes. Good gracious! what have | said?
She looked like young girl who has
just met her lover Did you see that
red on her cheek, Isa? Brighter than
the rouge in my toilet case. Letitia
must have been handsome once.
She was the beauty of the city.
She is elegant now, though every
body knows she is passe. There was
some gossip about her and this Col
onel st. Adams once, you know. she
saved him from drowning on one oc-
casion, and he was the prince of de-
votion for week; then, manlike, he
forgot his gratitude, and sailed for
India. Men are very consistent
creatures, ma belle"
Meanwhile, Letitia Marsh, who
was the sister of Isabel's father, went
to her chamber, aud laid her work
carefully away in its neat basket, for
she was an old maid and old maids,
you know, always do everything with
care, if we may credit tradition.
She unlocked drawer, and took
from thence small escritoire, which
opened to the touch of a key, which
she always wore attached to a slen-
der gold chain around her neck.
The lifted lid displayed few let
tiers, bunch of faded flowers tied
with blue ribbon, and a miniature
case of dead gold The case she did
not open-perhaps even yet she could
not trust herself to look upon the
face hidden there, but she pressed the
faded flowers to her lips, and held
the yellow letters a moment against
her heart. Then, with nervous haste,
she flung ali those souvenirs Of dead
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
An Nhstrnction.

"Gentlemen, said the conductor,
'.before leaving this station there is
likely to be a delay of several hours.
"What's the matter?" cried the pas
sengers in chorus.
Nothing that the company can
help replied the conductor, ''but a
piece of steak from the restaurant is
lodged in the track just ahead of the
engine"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

Shavings are coming into demand
for bed and mattress filing, and the
Wisconsin planning mills have struck a
bonanza in packing them like hay and
sending them all OYER the country
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
Reason For Not Paving.

'sDoes Slowpeigh get angry when you
call on him with that billa' asked the
merchant of his collector.
mo, indeed, was the disconsolate reply.
"He's as polite and chatty as can be. He
says he has taken a great liking to me, and
he's afraid that If he pays me I'll stop
coming to see him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
1000 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE.

Wonderful yields in potatoes, oats,
corn, farm and vegetable seeds. Cut
this out and send sc postage to the
John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, for their great seed book and
sample Of Giant Spurry. "nu
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
COLCHESTER RUBBER

twice in one word, but of course may used
in other words.
SiNth-Each contestant must be or be-
come q subscriber to the Omaha Weekly
World Herald for one year, and must send
his dollar to pay for his subscription with
his list of words.
Seyenth-Every contestant whose list
contains as many as ten correct words will
receive portfolio containing hand ONE
photo engraved copies of sixteen famous
paintings-si2e of each picture 1oxi2 inches
with history of the painting.
EiGhth-ln case two or more nrize WINNING
lists contain the same number of words the
one that is first received viii be given pref
erence.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
Sugar Beet Culture in Nobraska.

If you want to know all about it,
the price of suitable land, the cost of
production and the rrofit there is in it,
write to p S. Eustis, General Passen-
ger Agent, c. B. & Q. R. r., Chicago,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

Wabash Excursion to Arkansas and Texas.
On February IL the Wabash Line will sell
excursion tickets to all points in Arkansas
and Texas and Lake Charles, La, at one
fare for the round trip plus two dollars,
good returning within twenty days from
date of sale. For further information call
on Horace Seely, Com'l Agent, Des Moines
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

For Whooping Cough, Piso's Cure is a
successful remedy.--M. p. DIETER, 81 Throop
Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y, Nov Ia, '94.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

Australia means south" and the land
now known by that name was formerly
called New Holland.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
When 1t Shines.

Dealer Here madam, is banquet
lamp which will delight you if properly
attended. We call it the "After-Dinner-
Speaker Lamp
Lady-Why do you give it that queer
nalnes
Dealer-It's so brilliant when it's full.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

If there be any truer measure of man
than by what he does 1t must be by. what
he gives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
Biopafhic Physicians

Cure any acute disease in one treat
ment (cure or no pay, chronicin a few.
Write for free advice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

We know man who is not in straight
ened circumstances and who wants to be.
He's hunchback.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
"Hanson's Magic Corn salve."

A quart of wheat contains more nutri-
ment than bushel of cucumbers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

In eastern Bengal will cannot be made
in favor of a man, and the property
descends through the women
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

Goes Cough Ba1sam
Is the Oldest and best. IL will break up Cold quick
er than anything else u Is always reliable. Try it
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

man has to blow himself, as rule,
before he can wet his whistle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

If the Baby rs CUcJsng ieeth.
Be sure and use that old and weltried remedy MRS.
wISsLows SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

Fidelity is seven-tenths of business
success
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

Men. like books, have at each end
blank leaf childhood and old age.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
DIR. JoHT SHELBY.
Shelley Block, Or

This advertisement will be changed
monthly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
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M8Sl a2HFR{8fRR,

ERARD st. Adams
is coming here, "
S a i d ] s a b e |
Marsh, a bright
smile lighting up
the soft, languid
beauty of her
fla ce.
"Colonel S t.
Albans!'' cried
Annie Grey, the
young and lovely
cousin of Miss
Marsh. Glow de-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

Warranted to cure money refunded. Ask you
druggist for it. Price 10 cents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

The opal is the only gem which cannot
be counterfeited. Its delicate tints cannot
be reproduced.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

Never begin journey until breakfast
has been eaten
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08

"a Cup of Parks Tea at night move
the bowels In the morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-02-08
ON THE ROAD

UT Ut < VI VIII UT
ing the arrangements
of tho GOV Wh1y &c II
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
CARBON DALE.

At 13O o'clock on Saturday morning
occurred the death OF Mrs. John w.
Aiken at her home on Garfield ave-
nue.. She has been suffering with
pneumonia for the past one week and
has been patient sufferer. She has
been an active worker in the Presby-
terian church for n number of years
and has won the love and esteem of all
who knew and associated with her.
Mrs. Aitken was the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. G. l.. Morss, who were among
the early settlers in this region. She
was born in Fell township, a few miles
above this city on March "a, 1851. She
leaves her husband and four children,
George Morss Aitken, John w. Aitken.
jr. Miss Ethel and infant son, Harold
born last January; her mother, three
sisters Mrs. L. w. Morss. of Scranton,
and Misses Amanda and Lois Morss.
In her death we have lost one who was
loved by all. kind and loving wife
and an affectionate mother. The fu-
neral will be held at the First Presby-
terian church, Monday. at $50, Rev.
Charles Lee officiating. Interment at
Brookside cemetery.
Death also claimed as it's own Satur-
day morning Mrs. James II. Byrne.
She has been sick but few days
with typhoid fever Deceased was
formerly Mary Burnett, sister of DR..
Burnett. She is survived by her hus-
band and five Small children. Funeral
services Monday afternoon at o'clock
at st. Rose church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
SHIRT WAISTS.

Have become one Of the articles OF
apparel which are submitted to the
criticism of the most fastidious tastes
The manufacturers have designed
them in many shades, different mate
,ials and many colors. New kinds are
appearing every day and we have ta-
ken advantage of the diversified mar
ket and can show all the new arrivals.
Prices are right.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
WHITE GOODS, EMBROIDERIES.

Cambria EmbrOideries, NainSOOk
EmbrOideries, with loop edges and
sorchon edges. Myriads of patterns,
all over embroidery full width fiounces.
The saving Of one-half to you and
still profit to ourselves is what we
have to say in regard to our large
stock of Embroideries.
We are also showing large line of
White Dotted Swiss, Full Width
Victoria Lawn, Plaid NainsOok, In.
dia Lawns, English Long Cloth,
and splendid quality of Corset Gov.
ers, Skirts, Drawers and Che misses
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
HOSIERY,

The spring importatiOns have al
ready been put on sale, and we are
showing besides suitable line of relia-
Die black in our separate brands.
Lisle Thread, silk finish. in beau
tiful shades of tan and russell coiors.
The best Of dye, double soled, double
toe and high spliced heel-all of them
Of the latest fashioned. Prices accord
Ing to the new tariff schedule.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis.
eases relieved in six ho.rs by the "New
Great South American Kidney Cure .
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account of Its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in the bladder, Kidneys
back and every part of the urinary pas
tention of water and pain in passing /,
almost Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this is your remedy. Sold
by c. NJ. Harris. Druggist. l25 Penn ave.
nue., Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
WASHABLE DRESS FABRICS.

Ginghams, Prints, in fast colors;
Scotch and French Organdies and
Swisses, French and American
Sateens, French, Scotch aud
American Ginghams, PercalesS,
challies, Gallateas, Ducks. Mad.
fas, Piques. Assortments that no
Dther house can show; prices that none
yher dare name consistent with values
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
GLOVES.

Early spring and summer importa-
lions, best of colorings, embroidered
backs in black, shades of tan. made by
the best foreign manufacturers. Four
Buttoned English Walking Gloves,
English Reds. Tans and Browns.
To be in style and well gloved, you
should buy from our glove department.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
IS A DANGEROUS SPORT.
Serious Consequences Are Liable to X,
suit from Hypnotism.

Hypnotsm is rather a dangerous
thing to play with. At a young peo-
pies party at Rockford, ILL.,, the other
evening the conversation turned on the
subject, and one of the young men said
that he could hypnotise anybody in the
offered herself as a subject. In a min
ute he had her unconscious, but when
he attempted to restore her he found he
was powerless to do so. The guests be-
came alarmed, shook her, threw cold
water in her face and shouted frantl-
cally. Fright right" but she would not
come right" Finally Matthew Cleary,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
ARare Exhibition of Kindness.

From the Diocesan Record.
Fourteen thousand dollars is the price
the Scranton Traction company asks TO
move its track from the side to the center
of the road on Robinson street. How kind
of these monopoly grabbers to consent to
move the track at any price, for, do
they not own every street In the city. run
both branches of councils, and in all things
do lust as they please?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
HALLSTEAD.

James Kirby is moving into the house
on Lackawanna avenue owned by Mrs.
Hines.
w. j. Pike was among the visitors to
Binghamton today.
Charles Capwell and John Millane
attended the funeral of Peter Curran,
at Susquehanna, yesterday.
c. w. Bankes has rented the store
in the Rose block on Main street, late
ly vacated by ]. f. Davis, and will
move into the building the first of the
month.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
Mothers! Mothers Mothers! ! !!

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions Of
mothers for their children while teething.
with perfect success. 1t soothcs the child,
softens the gums, allays all pain: cures
wind collie. and is the best remedy for
diarrhea. Sold by druggists in every part
of the world. BE sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-01
TOWELS,

Huck Towels, Hemstitched Tow.
sls, Napkins-large end small sized
Imported Damask, Bleached Irish
Damask, Linen Doilies, Fine Linen
roweling, Bath Towels, Crash
fowelins. Iu fact, anything in the
line of linens by the yard or other
wise We should command your at
ention and receive your favors.