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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
MISSING LINKS.

The residence of J. S. Miller, of Lin,
den, WASH, took fire during the alb
sence of himself and wife, and six of
their children persisted in the flames.
The grandson of Queen Victoria
rules Germany, her granddaughter is
Empress of Russia, and another grand
daughter is Crown Princess Of Rou-
mania. Il,
A floating island in the Sabine river,
fifty acres in extent, and covered with
water hyacinths, foated for week up
and down the stream, near Orange,
Texas.
Two mischievous boys in Haskell.
Me-. touched a match to a squirrels
tail to see If 1t would burn. The AMI
NAL ran under a house, and the blaz-
ing tail set 1t on fire.
In Lagos, on the western coast Of
Africa, when king is about to be
placed on the throne, he must first take
an oath that during his reign he will
not drink intoxicants.
Some regard for decency is displayed
by the proprietor Of a restaurant in AS
burn, Ore. A sign on the wall reads:
Gentlemen are requested not to swear
when ladies are present"
Ida P. Hollingsworth, of Anderson,
Ind, aged eleven, was rebuked for tru-
ancy, and become so mortified that she
took rat poison. A physician and a
stomach pump saved her life.
The motormen of Philadelphia have
many friends in that city. A petition
signed by several citizens requests that
motormen be protected from the wealth
er by an enclosure fronted with glass.
The servant girls i'll Decatur, ILL.,,
have formed a union to regulate wages.
One of the laws is that when a girl
is employed in family which is in
creased by the addition of little
stranger" the wages of the servant
must be advanced one dollar a month.
A wife in Florence, Mo-, having fail
ed in her, many efforts to reform her
topper husband, tried one more method.
She threatened to get drunk every time
he did She did SO on one occasion and
he was so disguised at the sight OF
her that he has not touched liquor
since.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

''Silence!" commanded the mistress.
Bright and early the next morning
Jack found himself beneath the Oaks,
with his second. His head felt little
heavy and his hand shook, but not with
fear.
eve are early" he said to his Sec
ond.
"Here they come" was the response.
Mr.. Marsden was soon on the spot
and the swords were brought out. Afar
was another group and they knew that
another dispute was being settled in
this popular and gentlemanly fashion.
The elderly contestant drew the lover
aside.
"Sir, must this matter go on? An
apology"
II have no apology"
Every WE'LL"
ITO him who survives she shall be-
long"
The rival smiled rather pensively.
Are you ready, gentlemen"
1--WE are"
They were about to throw themselves
into position when carriage was
heard in the road near by and the next
moment a figure rushed forward. 1t
was the young woman herself. I'M
petuously she threw herself, not upon
the breast of the rival, but into the
arms of the bewildered young man,
then confronting with commanding
gesture the soldier-statesman.
STOP" she said. You shall not kill
him. 1t is all my fault. ! have CO.
quetted with him. Do you forgive me,
Jack? Promise you will not fight"
II cannot honorably do otherwise
replied the confused lover, who I'M
agined himself in the seventh heaven
with her arm upon his shoulder.
"You must, for my sake" she plead
ed. Il love you, Jack. l have always
loved you. / have been cruel, but lay
it to waywardness, not to my real self.
Hereafter, l will be different. And now,
come"
II cannot. I am at the service Of
this gentleman"
The rival regarded them with mel
ancholy smile. He had passed that
period Of volcanic youth, but now he
felt suddenly as If the hand of age had
grasped him and made him twenty
years older. How fair she was with
the dew Of early morn upon her hair!
How imprisoned she was when she
told her love to another! Those words
she had led him to believe, were to
have been addressed to himself one
day. But they were handsome couple!
And he had imagined her all his? Then
he spoke to her gravcly.
Il am at your command he said.
This duel shall not go on"
But" began Jack. ..
''Sir, I was in your way last night
and naturally you jostled me. You
had the RICH: to feel offended, I pre-
sumo I am convinced now that l
should have apologized. Having ne
elected to do so, this lady has made me
feel the error of my position and now
do apologize for having been in your
way. My apology, trust"-witil a
melancholy smile-"will be accepted"
Eyes, do accept it, jack" pleaded the
young lady.
The lover was about to make a
shame-faced response when the rival
saluted them courteously- and turned
away. Jack returned in triumph, in
his divinity's carriage, while the rival!
drove back slowly. telling himself that
one is never too old to learn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Thirty-three denominations are re-
ported In Illinois 1924 Christian en-
deavor societies. N 51=
Christian Endeavorers generally have
been aroused over the subject OF q
special week of prayer for Armenia,
and the second week Of November Will
be widely observed.
Christian Endeavorers In esaany
places are campaigning for the Sunday
closing of local postoflces. One OF the
latest cities to take up this work was
Williamsport, Penn.
Nearly all the persons present at q
meeting of a Richmond, Ind, Friends
Christian Endeavor society promised
to give Systematically to missions, and
twenty-five persons became tithers.
An annual subscription to the de-
nomjuational paper has been given to
every member in the congregation OF o
Bangor, Penn, church by the Chris
tian Endeavor societies OF the church.
A unique but melancholy service
was done by some Christian Endeavoi
young men of Yarker, Ont, in digging
the grave for the burial OF young
man whose parents could not afford the
expense.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
WoMAN's CURIOSITY.
It Lod to the Recovery Of Valuable


AZ LOU 10 tAo ACCOveFy OK SUIUAuAu
Scalskin.
Feminine curiosity resulted in the re-
covery on Saturday night of valuable
sealskin sacque which had been stolen
and the arrest of Thomas Filbert Of
Buffalo, N. Y, says the Pittsburg Lead
er. Filbert left a bundle with two
women In a store at Wylie and Sixth
avenues, saying that he would return
after seeing the parade. The women
became curious to see the contents and
as the bundle was rather bulky the
longer they gazed on the unknown
quantity the greater their curiosity.
The problem was finally solved, as
women alone arrive at conclusions.
There was look of inquiry, answered
by nod and the gordian knot was cut.
But the sight of the glorious garment
did not stifle the all-consuming curios-
ity. How could man with the appear
ance Of tramp have secured such a
costly wrap? 1t looked suspicious-lt
was still a mystery. They would tell
the police. They did. Detective Philip
Demmel answered the call. Shortly
after the man came for his bundle, but
the detective objected to letting him
have it and walked him to the central
police station. The seal cape was
taken along. Filbert said he had been
paid rs cents by stranger to leave the
bundle with the women. The detective
told him he was lying and the prisoner
said he would let it, 60 at that" He
had no money when searched and, as
has been said, is not in the sealskin
set. Detective Demmel discovered the
owner of the coat yesterday morning.
1t is the property of Mrs. w. w. Miller
Of $40 Winebiddle avenue. She left it
in storage with furrier during the
summer. She had written to him to
send the cape to her Saturday night.
Whether Filbert got it at the store or
from messenger boy Mrs. Miller does
not know. -.
The furrier said this morning that the
sacque had been repaired by his firm
and that it had been sent to the owner
by express and that Hilbert must have
stolen it from one of the wagons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
rHouoHTFuL OBSERVATIONS.

Only in q world OF sincere men 10
unity possible, and there, In tho long
run, Il Is as good as certain.
There is hope for the man who does
Mt have to fall down moro than once
to learn how to stand up. "a ri
Hard speech between those who have
loved is hideous in the memory, like
the sight of the greatness and beauty
sunk into vice md rags.
Never hold any one by the button or
the hand in order to be heard out; for
II people are unwilling to hear you, you
had better hold vour tongue than them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
A Courteous Rival.

This is tale of courteous gentle
man, an impetuous lover and q tickle
maid. The scene is in the gay Crescent
City, twenty years or more before the
war, when New Orleans promised to
be the largest city on the continent.
when its shipping was enormous and
when dueling was the gentlemanly and
approved method of settling disputes
The services at the large Catholic
cathedral had Just been concluded, and,
through the entrance, out into the pub
lie square, sauntered middle-aged
man with a young woman as fair as
any desired to look upon, at his side.
Her cheek had the hue of the sun
kissed peach and her sparkling glance
Showed that she was by no means a
demure madonna, although she had
just come from the church. Her COM
panion was tall and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ing, dressed in the height of fashion
and carrying himself with a military
erectness. Everyone admired MI.
(Marsden. the eloquent lawyer, the SUI
perb orator and the brilliant soldier
statesman. Kindly, but impetuous;
with generous instincts, but a fiery
temper, he was the ideal type of a
gallant, chivalrous southerner. The ten
Ter regard he exhibited for the young
girl with the sparkling glances was in
keeping with the attention he had be-
slowed upon her for twelve months
pact, giving rise to much speculation
Is to whether or not he would carry
,ff the prize. Many disappointed suit
ors for Helen Manville's hand felt ex-
tremely vengeful toward the gallant
statesman, none more so than Jack
Culvert, 4 rich, talented and extremely
reckless young man. For several
months he had sighed before the shrine
of the divinity without making marked
progress, and then the statesman had
appeared and seemed to be carrying
her off, despite the young lovers most
strenuous efforts. So it happened that
Jack, no better than he should have
been, resOrted to the consolation OF
mint juleps and similar beverages, be-
coming constant frequenter Of the
st. Charles cafe. In that great sub
terranean resort, where were found
men Of all nations, it might be said,
he made the vain attempt to drown his
sorrow and his chagrin by means Of
the beverage he so persistently drew
through two strs.ws. He even plunged
into greater designations. Helen once
saw him driving to the races (there
were two great tracks in operation
them with the prima donna of the
French opera. whereupon the society
belle deliberately looked the other way.
And many were the evenings passed at
the cafes, where hook, burgundy and
the more sparkling beverages flowed in
abundance. But the sorrow wouldn't
drown and the chagrin always floated
on the surface.
AS the soldier-statesman and Helen
crossed the square whom should they
encounter but Jack himself, who looked
somewhat pale and fatigued. She
bowed to him very coldly, and then
ignored his presence, smiling her
sweetest upon her companion. Jack
ground his teeth, gazed vindictively
after them and then strobe toward the
St. Charles, where he drank three mint
iuleps ui.- tier another. At a fash
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
1IC FO,lnfl Ont.

A good East Winthrop, Maine, deacon
got into discussion the other day
with newspaper man relative to the
size of hole horse could so through.
The solution came quicker than he an
ticipated. Going to his stable, he
found that his horse, weighing over
1000 pounds, had fallen through a
scuttle into the cellar, ten feet below,
without receiving a scratch, although
the dimensions of the scuttle wero
fifty-four il.:hes one way by 1917 the
other.-EX. @
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
Garden Spot OF tho South.

The passenger department Of tho
Louisville e. Nashville r. II. has just
issued hundred page book with tho
above title 1t is descriptive of he re-
sources and capabilities of the il of
the counties lying along this line In
the states of Kentucky, Tennessee,
Alabama, Southern Mississippi and
Western Florida. 1t also contains .
county map Of the above named states,
and is well worthy of perusal Of any
one interested in the south. A copy
will be sent to any address upon re.
ceipt Of ten cents in silver or stamps,
by q. p. Atmore, Gen. Pass. Agt.,
louisville, Ky. Semi-monthly cxcur.
sions south. Write for particulars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
THINGS OF BIGGEST VALUE.

In the year 1886 tulip bulb was sold
in Holland for $500. It weight was 100
grains.
The costliest paintings OF modern
times have proved to be Meissonier's
"1S14" and Millet's "The Angelus." NJ.
Chauchard gave $4,000 francs for
"1S14' and 100000 francs for "The
Angelus." ,.-.- .:....u
The most costly book in the world is
declared to be Hebrew Bible now in
the Vatican. In the year 1912 it is said
that Pope Julius II. refused to sell this
Hebrew Bible for it's weight in gold,
which would amount to $4,000.
The largest sum ever asked or offered
for single diamond is 100000, which
the Nizam of Hyderabad agreed to give
to Mr.. Jacobs, the famous jeweller OF
Simla, for the Imperial" diamond,
which is even now in litigation in
India.
The costliest crown in Europe is that
worn by the Car Of Russia on state
occasions. 1t is surmounted by cross
formed Of five magnificent diamonds
resting upon an immense uncut but
polished ruby. The ruby rests upon
eleven large diamonds. which in turn
arc supported by mat of pearls.
The largest price ever paid for cane
was bid at an auction in London of the
walking sticks which were once the
property OF George III. and George w.
1t was ELS, and was given for walk
ing stick of ebony, with gold top, en-
graved &C. R." and with a crown, and
also containing the hair Of the Prin-
cesses Augusta Elizabeth, Mary Sophia
and Amelia, and inscribed, "The Gift
of the Princess Mary, 1904
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
How to Get Rid of Rats.

Get piece of lead pipe and use it as
a funnel to introduce about ~ ounces
of sulphide of potassium into any out
side holes tenanted by rats, not to be
used in dwellings. To get rid Of mice
use tartar emetic mingled with any ia
vorite food; they will eat, sicken, and
take their leave. -n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
CURIOUS NOTES.

In central South America eggs, CO.
coanuts and chocolate pass as currency
Of the realm.
Indian elephants cannot live in Gen.
trail Africa, the home Of larger and
more hardy species.
The word "selyage" means self
edge" or that which Is an edge Of it.
self without being hemmed.
There is a grapevine at Oys, Portu-
gal, which bears sufficient amount OF
grapes to make an average of $50 gal
Ions of wine a year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

teristics, health, wealth, business, mar
riagc, etc. The facts and evidence Will
Justify at al. times and to all persons
the conclusion that some are natural
" fortunate while others are just the
opposite and some just an average.
The astrologer always finds marvel
GUS sympathy existing Detween the in
dications of horoscope and the life OF
the person born at Fay particular time.
For the benefit o. the readers Of this
paper we will publish FREE in these
columns: The zodiacal sign rising at
your birth including your ruling planet
and brief character reading by AS
trology. Those wishing readings
should send the following data written
plainly in ink: Sex, race or national
ity, place Of birth including state,
county and city, year, month, date,
hour and minute Of birth, A. NJ. or P.
N. as near as possible; $50 give name
or initials and address under which
you wish your reading published. II
you know the date but do not know TIE
IAAAo u VA vi dAU WlSu q 1SdtlIu5 ocUN
two 2-cent stamps for further instruG-
lions. Letters will be numbered e., re-
ceived and the readings published in
regular order so those wishing to take
advantage of this liberal offer should
write at once for We can only allow one
column in each issue for this depart
ment. Adore IS Prof. G. w. Cunning
ham, Dept. 4, No. 1914 South Clinton St.,
Chicago, III.
Note:-The following readings are
given according to data furnished. The
description may vary slightly in some
points in accordance with which sign
the ruling planet may be found. 1t al
ways partakcs Of the Indications Of the
sign In which ii is placed at birth, also
the planets in configuration with it:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
Santa Fc Routc-california Limited.

Leaves Chicago 6p. m. Wednesdays
and Saturdays, reaching Los Angeles
in 72 hours and San Diego i'll 16}5
hours. Returns from California Mon
DAYS and Thursdays.
Equipment of suburb vcstibulcd
Pullman palace slecpcrs, buffet smok-
ing car and dining car. Most luxur-
ious service via any line.
Another express train, carrying both
palace and tourist slcepers, leaves
Chicago 1O:25p. m. daily, for Los An
peles. San Diego and San Francisco.
Inquire Of G. Il. Nicholson, General
Passenger Agent, Great Northern
Building. Chicago.
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IIow's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case Of catnrrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. j. CHENEY &: CO., Toledo. 0.
We, the undersigned, have known +. ].
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West 4 Iruax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, O.
Walding. Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, l'oledo, Q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testimo-
malls sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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If you will send your name aud adj
dress we will send Il representative to
your home to explain all about the adj
vantages of Phillips Rock Island per-
sonally conducted Tourist Car Excur-
sions to California. Address A. Phil
lips & Co., OF Adams street, Chicago.
John Sebastian, G. 7. A.. Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Especial attention is called to the ensray'-
Ing Of the big apple in our advertising col.
umns. No other portion OF the country Is
growers as western Colorado. n colnpar-
atively small area is as yet under cultivation.
but the quality and quantity Of the yield IS
soid IN lie remarkable. The company adj
Sertisin. il thoroughly responsible and their
representations can be relied on.
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LovRatcs for HON escekers Going south

LowRates for Homescekers Going South,
On the first and third Tuesday of
each month tickets will be sold TO set
tiers from Chicago to points in Virginia
and the Carolinas at greatly reduced
rates, both one way and round trip.
Send for particulars and free pamphlet
descriptive of the farm lands, climate,
markets, etc. Address U. Il. Truitt,
Northwestern Passenger Agent, c. &
O., Big -Four Route, 234 Clark Street,
Chicago,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

An old ruin has been uncovered on
the MoQui reservation In Arizona, and
nearly 200 pieces Of perfect pottery
found.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
Tho Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
Of a gentle remedy than by any other,
and that 1t is more acceptable to them.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup Of Figs, is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only. s.'.g
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

General Eli H. Murray, who died in San
Diego, Cal, recently, though a southerner
by birth. was the youngest general officer
in the union army.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

The Chinese condemn criminals to death
by preventing sleep. Sufferers last from
twelve to twenty days when death comes
RI THAR raIiaF usr'a. '.... -
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silver Coinage.

tn first deposit of silver bullion TO
he ned was by the Bank Of Mary
lat July Is, 1894, that institution
Sc, ng in $50, 715,735 III French coins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
TOLDBY THE PLANETS
FAMOUS AsTROLO0ER GIVES
SOME FREE READINGS.
How tho Lives Of Men and Women Are
Influenced by the Signs Of the Zodiac
Revival Of the Ancient Art Of the
Il Egyptians.

sTROLOGY: This
art or science en-
ables the astrolo-
ger to read from
the horoscope, or
map of the heav-
ems at the time OF
a PERSONS birth,
many useful, Curl
Gus and important
things relating to
ones life, charac-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

FITS stopped free and permanently cured. No dts
after first DAYS use of s)r. KliMe's Great Nerve
Restorer. Free SO trial bottle and treatise.
Send to d.. KLINE, !8l Arch St, Philadelphia, Po.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Ladies OF Thomaston, Name, have organ
izcd u mckinley Cooking Club"
know all men and women by these
presents"
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Natural Conclusion

Natural Conclusion.
Mrs. Youngun-My husband seems to en-
Joy life thoroughly.
Mrs. Knowmen-What dreadful lot of
bad ha bits he must hive
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California.

There are only six loan and investment
companies now in Kansas, where there used
tn he 3Sl -' r. ,,-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

In Russia you must marry before so or
not at all, and you may marry only five
times. oss,gsay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

Mrs. Winsio,v's Ans Syrup
Forch!lI.cn tce hing, sottcns TN reduces milan
nation nllavs pain cures W ind co(it hens bottle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25
Goes Cough RAiSRni

According to the computation Of the
Russian chronologists, the creation took
placc B. c. $685.
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... g. Goes Cough HniSRna -,
Is the oldest and best 1t will break up cod qucI9&
than anything else. 1t Is always rcla yole. Try It,
Mrs John Rockefeller is as devoteU to
hospitals where her chrzlhtles are concsFned
as her husband is to sfdniversities.
a man tor scydhething III him We (ean not
abide -:JSaShn Sheldon.
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YOU WANT a FAR N and We have,
50 miles west Of Houston, at cHEsTERvlLlE.
the best tract in Texas. High prairie, we'll
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prices and easy terms. Don't fail to post
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Southern Texas Colonization Co John
Linderholm, Mgr, 10 Rialto Bldg Chicago
In Hanover, Mecklenberg and Holstein
the Christmas fairy is Gas.
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AL such pains come from q deranged
uterus. Trouble in the womb blots
out the light of the sun at midday to
q vast number of women.
Be advisable us many others have
done and are doing-procure Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at
once, and commence without delay to
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-12-25

A man with money to loan can always
find a customer. II he wants to borrow il
is not so easy to be Accommodated.