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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

The stock of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railway Company sold Saturday at 432t, an advance of 2&.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

The advent of women into Methodist conferences has raised the question, shal they be called laymen?
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

Senator Vest favors free coinage at 16 to 1. or at some other ratio. Tn agreeing to accept any other ratio he parts com pany with sse free silver men, who de- mand 16 to or nothing. Every free sil- yer convention yet held demanded 16 to without equiVocation,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

In Texas it is not what you think about free silver so much as how you stand on the fight.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

Senator Brice says the South is an em- pire of undeveloped resources, and that 1t will soon experience a great develop mont
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

Nashville is threatened by the A. P As, who say they will unite with the Republicans.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

Queen Victoria has given the death blow to bicycle riding by women. She is said to have formally declared that she
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

will refuse to recognize any woman who rides wheel and this, of course. means a discontinuance of the sport. It is to be hoped that this report Is merely ru- nor. The Queen is a good woman, but it does not follow that her disapproval of a thing makes that thing wrong for others. It is safe to say that when Wales comes to the throne he will issue no pronunciamento against bicycles or boomers either, for bhaf matter Wales knows good thing when he sees it, and he is believed to have seen several.
 .aaassis-a
 A party~of ftex-federalists, accompanied by an ex-Confederate, were looking over the battlefield at Chickamauga. The ex- federalists were pointing out the monu- ments erected to the memory Of the red eral dead. They were disposed to guy the ex-Confederate about the lack of monuments to the Confederate dead. 'You ought to have the monuments, said the ex-Confederate, flor this was not our funeral"
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

New woman, new man, and now new negro, but same old watermelon.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24
GENERAL sCHoFIELD's SUCCESSOR.

GENERAL SCHOFIELD'S SUCCESSOR.
 The presence of General Schofield at Chattanooga during the past week brings to mind the fact that this is almost his last official appearance as head of the army of the United States. Once again will he be a conspicuous figure before the people, namely. on the 29th of this month, when he will formally retire from com mand of the pride of the nation. Doubt less that day will be made an occasion for appropriate ceremonies, and imme- diately following the close of these will come the announcement of his successor.
 This fact has been made the subject of much discussion. The senior major general,- upon whom precedent would confer the mantle of which General Scho- fiedl will divest himself, is Nelson C. Miles, but many rumors have declared that there is a probability that he will be overlooked and General Ruger or General Merritt given the coveted post. General Miles is not a graduate of West Point, but has worked up to his present position from the ranks and so has earned the re- spect of the greater number of the American people.
 It is asserted that the chief opposition to his appointment comes from the reg ular army, which does not wish to see what they term an outsider in the posi- tion which has always been filled by West Pointer.
 Presidents Cleveland has the appoint ment, and it is more than probable that he will not break through the precedent of senior succession. If so, then 1t is General Miles on and after the 29th of September.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

Pains in the back and kidney and liver troubles are cured by Hoods Sarsapa- rilla.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

General Manager Metcalfe of the Louisville and Nashville will arrive in Birmingham today on No. g. His visit to the city will be short.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-09-24

MT. Rip F. Beasley, travelling passen- ger agent of the Louisville and Nashville, returned from an extended business trip to Kentucky. Ohio and Tennessee.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
BENNETT & co.
FINE CHINA
==and=
GLASSWARE.
EVERYTHING WANTED
FOR THE KITCHEN.
7oS WALNUT STREET.
7os WALNUT STREET.
DISHONEST DRUGGISTS.

One of the Practices by Which They
Make Money but Do Great Injury.
Patients often wonder why it is that
physicians are so positive in their In
structions as to the drug store at which
prescriptions are to be filed, says the
st. Louis Globe-Democrat. Nearly
every physician uses prescription
blanks furnished by druggist in
whom he has confidence, and bearing
upon them the full name and address
of the favored dispenser of drugs.
Frequently when a disease fails to
yield to powerful remedies prescribed
the attending physician asks anxIousiy
where the prescription was filled, and
sometimes insists on satisfying hlmseI
by a glance at the labels on the bottles
or boxes. 1t is matter OF current
gossip that there is financial under
standing between the physician and
the druggist and that, in addition TO
his stipulated fees, the former gets
percentage on the amount charged Tor
preparing the medicines called for IN
the series of hieroglyphics which go to
ludhS up d pl CSCli ~ 49, -
ethics, idiotic as it is in some Of its
statements and requirements, has at
least the merit of demanding profess
sionaI responsibility, and anything like
rake-off on prescriptions is distinct
breach Of the strict code of laws laid
down for the guidance of the medicaI
profession. The doctors themselves
are practically a unit in denying that
they have any business under
standing at all with the drug trade sot
any members of it. They give 2 reason
for insisting upon certain drugglsts pe-
ing patronized the danger tnat Is M
cnrred from an offense, which, in some
cases, is an actual crime, and when IS
known among doctors, nurses ana
druggists as substitution. Some pny-s
sicians. with view to still further
protecting their reputation and their
clients health, prescribe special COM
pounds under names and signs known
only to themselves and the particular
druggists in whom they place conn-
dence. others, who are of a less IN
yentive turn of mind, prseribe drugs
recognized in the national and inter
national pharmacopoeia, but but dis-
tinctly decline to assume responsib bility
for a case if their prescriptions are NIL
ed at any drug store which happens to
be convenient for the patient or his
nurses. M
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
Tho Widows Way.

The following story is told about SUI
perintendent Floyd of Evergreen
cemetery in Deering, Maine: 1t wasn't
long ago that certain Portland citi-
zen died, his widow purchased a lot
in the cemetery, but did not pay for
it. Mr.. Floyd told her it was contrary to
rules to bury person in the cemetery
until the lot was paid for. This made
no difference to the widow She went
ahead with the funeral, and had her
husbands body carried to the cemetery,
and the coffin left on top of the lot,
where, of course, no grave had been
dug. Then she went TO Mr.. Floyd,
and, with tears running down her
cheeks, said: "Mr. Floyd, there is s.,
you can bury him or leave him on top.
just as you've a mind to-" and away
she went. OF course Mr.. Floyd had
to bury the abandoned coffin. There
was no way out OF it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
WORTH KNOWING.


California has a new law, which per-
mits three-fomths of jury, in civil
cases, to render a verdict.
About 10000 murders are annually
committed in the United States. The
number of executions is less than 200
Goggles are worn by the officers and
sailors or the fast English torpedo
boats, because tie high speed is hurt
full to the eyes.
Tricycle. cabs are in use in London
They are propelled by two men, one in
front of the passenger, and the other
behind him.
An elevated bicycle track, between
Chicago and Milwaukee, has been pro-
posed A toll of ten cents will be
charged for the use of the entire road
Telegraph poles made of paper pulp
are coming into use in CoDerh aMnn
They are hollow, and coating sSii-
cate of potash protects them n de.
cay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
He WAS a Little Lamb.

The Rev. DR.. Meredith, well-known
clergyman, tries to cultivate friendly
relations with the younger members of
his flock. In recent talk to his Sun
day-school he urged the children to
speak to him whenever they met. The
next day dirty-faced urchin, smoking
a cigarette and having generally dis
reputable appearance, accosted him in
the street with:
Hello, Doctorw
The clergyman stopped and cordial
iy inquired:
"And who are you, sir?"
"Im one of your little lambs" re-
piled the boy, affably. Fine day."
And, fitting his hat on his head. he
staggered off, leaving the worthy di-
vine speechless with amazement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
NEWTON NOTES.

Special Correspondence to Ioea State BsgtGnder.
On last Saturday evening dinner
was given by Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Miller
at their cozy residence. The guests OF
honor We're Misses Josie. Nellie and
Virgie Whitsetts, Miss Carvin, their
cousin of Indiana. Miss Eldora Lottie
and Genevieve Green, Miss Clara Miller,
Misses Hattie and Emma Mays, Mrs.
9. G. Lewis and Mrs. Weston. Nothing
was done to mar the eyentful affair.
All the delicacies of the season pre-
dominated.
Mrs. Brown returned home last Fri
day evening from Des Moines, where
she had been visiting at the home of
Rev. Clark. She reports a pleasant
time.
Mr. and Mrs. Walker Walden are ex-
pecting their daughter Ella home from
Denver, Col, where she has been visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Gee.
Mrs Green, who has been quite sick
for the past week or so, is slowly i'm
proving Grandma Miller is quite sick.
Miss Jessie Moor has been very sick
but is better at this writing.
Mrs. C. G. Lewis is quite indisposed.
Throat trouble is the cause.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
NOTICE or 1scoePoRArIoS.

Public notice is hereby given that the
undersigned have formed a corporation
for pecuniary profit under the provisions
of Chapter L. Title 8, Code of Iowa, end
acts amendatory thereto, ana that tne
name of the corporation IS "Ihe floneer
Advertising Company and ITS pfincipaI
Mace of business is Des MONIES In the
County of Polk and State of Iowa. The
peneral nature of the business to be
transacted is to sell advertising space IN
newspapers periodicals and noyelties ana
on toilet paper, to advertise and sell gooas
on commission or otherwise to DO Jop
printing, newspaper work. DOCKS ana
periodicals, to buy paper mater.ais ana 40
apy and all business incident to the paper
business. The amount OF capital stock
authorized is $50, 600, fully issued and
divided into shares of $1,000 each, and the
capital stock may be increased by vote
of a majority in interest OF all the STOCK
holders. The stock shall be paid In at the
times and on the conditions that may be
ooreed mon by the stockholders. The
time of commencement of the corporation
shall be September 20, 1895, and it shall
terminate at the expiration OF twenty (S0l
wears from that date, unless sooner dis
solved by majority vote or the stock
holders The affairs OF The corporation
are to be conducted by board OF four
a. directors, who shall elect president,
vice-president, secretary and treasurer,
and such other officers including an
executive committee, as it may see fit, and
they shall be elected annually on the last
Tuesday of October of each year. The
highest amount of Indebtedness TO which
the corporation is at any time to subject
itself shall not exceed two thirds (as) Of its
capital stock The private property OF the
stockholders is exempt from corporate
debts
(Signedl FLEETWOOD PREBLE,
w N. SHEwRY,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04

pulled off from Mr.. Lomacli with
McCraven and held services at Galley's
hall Sunday all day and evening, while
Rev. Lorhack held services at the
United Presbyterian church, corner
Seventh and Grand avenue, But before
going to church he came to where Rev.
Lomacl1 was stopping, on B. street, at
Mrs. Austins, in the morning before
service and stated that there would be
nothing of this hall meeting, for it
would not do to have two meetings
going on, and that he, Rev. Clark,
would rather stay at home and read his
bible all day. However, after leaving
Mr.. Lomack he went and done as
stated above. Now, if the people who
want Christian church can believe
that this is proper spirit for a minis
ter TO do that way and take charge of a
newly organized church when it is
organized, all well and good. But as
it Is the wish Of the people Mr. Lomack
will organize a church here The
meetings will be held each night ia
the week at corner Seventh and Grand
avenue, United Presbyterian church,
under the managementof Rev. Lomack.
These meetings are interesting and all
are cordially invited to attend.
r. ,oNlf,K
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
A FIRE SCARE.
Made Memorable by an Accident and
Keily's Remarks.

Made Memorable by an Accident and
Kelly's Remarks.
Accidents have happened on the stage.
The skirts Of ballet dancers have
caught fire, and the unhappy danseuses
have died from the effects. The story
will not soon be forgotten of Michael
Kelly in "Lodoiska" The last scene
represented castle on fire, and the
beautiful Mrs. Crouch, as the Princess,
was to be seen at a window. Inc
draught carried the flames toward ner
and Kelly, seeing her danger, rushed up
a stage bridge to save her, but the sup
ports of this bridge had been removed
prematurely by the carpenter and kel-
iy fell to the ground.
At the same time. says Kelly IN
his Memoirs" "the fiery tower in
which was Mrs. Crouch, sank down in
blaze with a violent crash. She ut
tered ascream of terror. ProVidentially
l was not hurt by the fall, and, catch
ing her in my arms, scarcely knowing
what I was doing, carried her to the
front Of the stage. The applause was
loud and continued: in fact, had we
gehearsed the scene as it happened 1t
could not have been done half so nat
urally or produced so great an effect
It was not the escape which made
this incident memorable, but kelly's
bull. He was furious at the accident,
and rushed at Kemble, who was the
manager, saying: i might have been
killed entirely, and who then-who
would have maintained me for the rest
of my life?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
MT. PLEASANT ITEMS.

Special Correspondence TO Iona State Bystandsr.
Mr.. Henry Humphrey is visiting Mrs.
FL. Postin.
Mesdames Nicks, McNeal, Adkins
and Postin were among the excursion
lists to Keol1uk
Mr.. Fred Graham, of Burlington,
was Sunday visitor.
Mrs. K Bartlett has returned from a
visit at Quincy, Ill.
Thursday evening the Stewardess
will give an entertainment at the A.
Nj. e. Church.
Rev Gordon was called to Davenport
last week to attend his wife, who is
still unable to be removed.
Mrs Deliah Burnaugh is quite low at
this writing.
Clyde Bailey, of Ottumwa, was in
the city Sunday.
Mrs. Maud SPOTS is visiting her
mother, Mrs Dortch.
Mrs, Cooper left Wednesday for Bur
lingto1.
Miss Agnes Mason left last Friday
for Missouri to take charge of school.
We regret her departure very much as
she will be greatly missed from church
and social circles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
and reminded them that it was their
birthday. After d series of games,
daipld refreshfne were served.

birthday. After d series of games,
dain9d refreshments were served
The entertainment given by the
Household Of Ruth on the 23d was a
great success. Visitors were here from
tho neighboring cities and the entire
Household from Fort Madison was
present. A very commendable drill
was given by the two Households,
assisted by the Odd Fellows The
dance which followed was heartily
enjoyed by the young folks. Music
was furnished by Lehmans band.
Rev. j. w. Washington and large
number from Monmouth, H., attended
the entertainment.
Mrs. L. Moseiy, of Mt. Pleasant, was
down for the 23d.
Mrs. Beanford, of Davenport, de-
parted for her home Thursday, after a
very pleasant visit with Mr.. and Mrs
s. Tigg.
Rev. Boyd and family have arrived
in the city.
Mrs ]. W. Brown is visiting in
Monmouth
Rev. Orange and wife are visiting at
the home of Mrs. Tyer, on West Hill.
The Sunday school class at the Olive
Baptist church is progressing nicely
under the management OF Miss Leona
Cartwrighs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
COOLEY AIR SHIP A SUCCESS.
Maintains its Position Aioft and Would
Sail If Not Held Back.

Rochester, N. Y. Special.--Two tests
Of the Cooley air ship were made yes
terday in this city, the second one be-
ing successful. After drawing all the
ropes tight Mr.. Cooley gave the signal
and the ship shot up with surprising
rapidity. A strong west wind was
blowing at the time and the pet and
pride Of the inventor sailed in mo-
ment across the meadow to tree and
entangled one Of the ropes in 1t. This
caused the ship to shift it's position so
that it no longer faced the wind, and
it made dive to the earth amid the
laments Of thousand spectators. When
Mr.. Cooley reached the ship he found
it, to all appearances, complete
wreck, but he set to work with a Will
and soon found that he would be able
to use but single set Of sails on the
next trial, for the cross spars were
broken in several parts. The useless
set of sails were accordingly removed,
and with the help of several men the
ship was again placed in an erect po-
sition, the ropes frightened and fastened,
and several extra braces added to as
sure stability of the two parts. About
S o'clock all was in readiness for the
second trial and the ship was carried
far out III the meadow away from any
dangerous trees, and ten men held the
ropes preparatory to the signal from
| the inventor. When finally the signal
came the ship arose slowly in the air
to the height of 200 feet, and instead
OF darting downward it stayed right
where it was. 1t was evident too, that
| it wished TO go higher, for it tugged at
its ropes, and then finding that it
could not go farther began it's course.
downward with great ease. 1t alighted
about 500 feet from the spot of it's fight
upward and settled slowly to the earth
without damage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
ONLY AFRO AMERICAN REPUBLICAN PAPER N IOWA


CORRESPONDENTS AND AGENTS.
ALBIA-U. S. JONES.
BOONE FRED ANTHONY.
BURLINGTON - WM. SHACKEI.-
FORD.
CEDAR RAPIDS = MRS. G. H.
WADE.
COLON-F. p. DAVIS.
CLINTON AMES WILLIAM
COOPER.
DAVENPORT-MRS. r. RICHARD
SON.
FORT DODGE-LUCY KENNETH.
KEOSAUQUA-MR. DETWILER.
KEOKUK-NlRS G. C. BANNISTER.
MUCHAKINOCK-E. LONDON.
NEWTON MISS JESSIE MOORE
OTTUMWA-W. S. PAGE
OSKALOOSA MISS LUCY BUCK
NER.
Mt. PLEASANT-D, SMITH.
PEKAY-MRS. A. SAWFOOT.
SIOUX CRY MRS. HATTIE E.
ROBERTS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
A CRlMEAN GUN DUEL.
Tho Russians Were Chivalrous Ilough
to Admit Their Guns Defeat.

Tho Russians Were ChiyaIrous Ilough
to Admit Their Guns Defeat.
While the flag OF truce was flying a
Russian officer of artillery went UP to
ask Sir Richard Airey if Gen. Dacres.
commanding the English artillery, was
on the ground On Sir Richard an
swering in the negative the officer said:
s'Your ty-eight-pounder gun that
your people call Jenny is beautiful
gun, but we think we have one as good
in that enibrasure," pointing up to the
mamelon, and we would like to have
fair duel with her Airey took up the
challenge at once, and everything was
arranged for II o'clock noon next day.
When the time arrived all the batteries
on both sides ceased firing. A large
number of officers, French and Eng
1ish were assembled at our lookout sta
ton, behind the twenty -one-gun bat
terry, to look on, says a writer IN an
English paper. Our sailors gun de-
tachment mounted on their pa1apets
and took off their hats, saluting the
Russians. The Russians returned the
compliment. The English gun was
given the first shot as the senior gun;
1t struck the side Of the Russian en-
brasure. Then they fired-a very
good shot. too. The third shot from
Jenny went clean through the Russian
embrasure and up went two gabions.
The blue jackets jumped up on their
parapet and cheered, thinking they had
beaten their opponents. Not bit! A
minute afterward down went the gab-
ions and out came the Russian gun
again Several more shots were fired
from both sides, all very good ones.
Jenny got a nasty thump, but it did
her no harm At length, think the
seventh shot from our side, we saw the
Russian gun knocked clean over. Our
fellows cheered vociferously and the
Russians mounted their parapet and
took off their hats in acknowledgment
of their defeat. All the batteries then
opened again. Thus ended the great
gun duel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
THE NEGRO PROBLEM.

There is no Negro Problem,
Though many think there is,
And calculating brains of men
Are straining it to solve.
Columns in papers discuss it;
The pulpit has taken it up,
And the stage is eagerly striving
true solution to give.
Oh why this agitation,
Why this worry and dread,
Why the future looks dreary
To many worse than dead!
II there is a problem
That now confronts the world
1t belongeth to the white race
lis it that does the wrong.
We do not need to question
As to whether the Negro will rise
To a more lofty position,
Write his name upon the skies.
But whether OF not the white man
Win be elevated to know
That the Negro is his brother
And by God created SO.
Prejudice is the curse
That's blighting this nations life;
That's bringing such disasters,
Menacing battle and strife.
When prejudice hath been conquered,
Been crushed beneath the feet,
And black and white together
Upon an equal meet.
When the Golden Rule is practiced,
Justice to all is done,
Then without cloud or shadow
viii shine this nations S sun.
Its glory light each human face
And wrapt these structures vast,
Which rise as monuments to be
AS long as they shall last.
-VIRGIE WHITsETT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04

It appears that every living creature
has it's deadly enemies, and in this re-
snect the common house fly is no excep-
tion. Within very short time, prob
ably by the 10th of the present month,
fy parasites will commence their
work. Their favorite location is around
the wings of the fly. They soon become
so full of blood as to be visible to the
naked eye. They keep sucking away
until they exhaust the source of sup
plv. leaving the wretched fly little more
than shell. In this condition it at
taches itself to some convenient spot
and gives up the ghost.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
Very Tired Indeed.

1t has remained for little girl In
Brooklyn to nearly if not quite equal q
famous witticism of Leigh Hunt OF
course she spoke in childish innocence,
where the English essayist and wit.
used his ripened intellect. Hunt, in
describing an exceedingly warm day, il
will be remembered. spoke of it as one
which tempted him Ito strip off his
flesh and and sit in his bones The
dear little Brooklyn miss had been
romping and running all day. Tow
ard nightfall her father met her. Are
you not very tired, little one?" he
asked "Oh, not so very tired, papa.
she replied. Then in burst of conf
dence she whispered, only I do feel
as though I'd like to take my legs off
and carry them a little while
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-10-04
No Divorces in South Carolina.

Columbia, S. c., Oct. 3.-South Caro-
lima occupies the unique position
among the states of the Union of being
the only one which has no divorce law,
and has never had. The constitutional
convention yesterday, after hard fight,
by vote of Sc to 40, adopted a section
of the constitution forbidding the
granting of divorces for any cause
whatever, and not allowing recognition
of divorces granted in other states,