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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
THE LAND OF THE rREE.

There is not a town, country or post.
Office in the United States which bears
the name Shakespeare.
The 100000 miles of telegraph wire
in the United States would extend from
Boston to San Francisco 100 times.
There are more than 100000 tele-
phones in use In the United States and
they are used about 100000 times
daily.
WOODEN manufacture employs 22o,-
000 Americans
When the vessels now being buill
are completed the United States will
have a navy OF fortyfye vessels. rang
ing In size from II 300 tons to l2O tons
displacement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
BITS OF KNOWLEDGE.

Ruskin once wrote to Dante Gabriel
Rosetti: IF you wanted to oblige ms
you would keep your room in order and
go to bed at night. All your fine
speeches 60 for nothing with me till
you do that"
One Of the first acts Of the recently
formed walters union in London has
been, strange to say, to declare war
against tipping" 1t seems that the
Objectionable practice results unsatis-
factorily to the generality of the men.
The use Of colored ink is the latest
craze which has taken possession of
fashionable people. Five or six differ
ent colors are now used in writing ono
letter. Of course gold ink is used for
terms Of endearment and warm affec-
ton.
Germany's new census returns TWEEN
ty-eight cities with a population CT
over 100 900. The city of Hamburg has
622, 745 inhabitants. Munich and Leip-
sic are running a close race, the former
having reached 100000 and leading
Leipsic by 1854.
Balmoral is the home of Queen Vic
toria each year from the middle Of May
to that of June, and again from August
to the last Of November. 1t is stu
ated in the very center OF the Dee side
Highlands, walled around by the
frowning Grampian mountains.
France is to have new coinage. The
new gold pieces will show on the face
head of the republic IN profile turned
to the right; above it an olive tree,
while in the background the roofs Of a
French village on one side and min
aret on the other The diverse will rep
resent the French cock growing.
Sailors declare that a dark, gloomy,
blue sky foretells wind, but bright,
light blue sky indicates fine weather.
Generally the softer the clouds look the
less wind (but, perhaps, more rain) may
be expected, and the harder, more
greasy" rolled, tufted or ragged they
appear the stronger the coming wind
will prove
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
THEIR FAVORITES.

Emile lola likes best "Pot-Bouille.'
Stanley Weyman says he considers
the Gentleman Of France his strong
est work.
Rob, Louis Stevenson's favorites
were two parts OF David Balfour's ad-
ventures.
Margaret Deland prefers Philip and
His Wife" to her John Ward,
Preacher"
Marion Crawford's preference is q
surprise. He rates "Zoroaster" above
all his later works.
Archibald Clavering Gunter consid-
ers "That Frenchman" his strongest
work and it is also his fayorite.
William Dean Howells thinks "a
Modern Instance" his strongest book,
but likes Indian Summer" better.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward likes
"The Story of Avis" best. though Gates
Ajar" rather divides her affection.
Will Carleton loves his Farm Fes-
rivals" and City Ballads" best. be-
cause they appeal most to the heart,
Mrs. Frances Burnett Gays that
Through One Administration is her
strongest work, but she loves q Little
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
A sprinc Trip South.

On April 81 and May $, tickets
will be sold from principal cities, towns
and villages of the north, to all points
on the Louisville & Nashville railroad
in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi,
Florida and portion of Kentucky, at
one single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be good to return within
twenty-one days, on payment of 50 to
agent at destination, and will allow
stop-oyer at any point on the south
bound trip. Ask your ticket agent
about it, and if he cannot sell you
excursion tickets write toe. p. Atmore,
General Passenger Agent, louisville,
Ky, or j. X. Ridgely, N. W. ?. A.,
Chica0n Ill
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Spring Excursions to Great Southwest
On April 81 and May 5, 1896, the
Santa Fe Route will run a series OF
homeseekers' cheap excursions from
the east to principal points in Arkansas,
Arizona, Central and Western Kansas,
Southern Missouri, Oklahoma, Indian
Territory and Texas.
Ticket rate will be about one fare
for round trip, with liberal limits and
stop-over privileges. These Santa Fe
Route excursions will enable you to
take spring outing and see new
country.
BY addressing G. T. Nicholson, G. P.
A., Monadnock Block, Chicago, you
may obtain free literature descriptive
of lands in the Great Southwest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
Beware of olntments for Cararrh That
Contain Mercury,

AS mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such ar
;icles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive
from them Halls Catarrh Cure, manu-
featured by T. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo,
O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio by
f. j. Cheney 81 Co. Testimonials free
Sold by druggists; price, 75c per bot
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

If t. relations OF man and wife were
such as they ought to be, divorce would
be unknown. To prevent separation
and divorce true love must be given
new and practical formula when the
novelty subsidies. Instead of ice cream
and carameIs, let it take the form of
bread, butter and meat.-Rev. w. w.
Morton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
saved From Destruction.

This is what happens when the kid
news are rescued from inactivity by Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. II they continue
Inactive they are threatened with Bright's
disease, diabetes or some other malady
which works their destruction. MaIarial,
bilious and rheumatic ailmcnt and dyspepsia
are also conquered by the Bitters, which is
thorough and effective.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Harry-What girl was it you had in tow
last EVENING"
Willie Indignantly What you are
pleased to call tow is usually spoken OF by
people of culture as blond tresses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
Fair Play.

Editor-The proof has made another mis-
take. He has it that Weyler has proclaimed
martial law in western Cuba.
Assstant-Meant martial law''of course.
Editor Certainly. We must be careful
not to charge Weyler with excessive sever
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
A Parallel Case.

Tommy-You know when you was sick
last summer the doctor sent you away for
awhile-said change would do you good.
Mrs. Figg-Yes.
Il wonder if wouldn't feel better if I
was took out of school for awhile and sent
to the theater every day instead2n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
SETTLEMENT WITH VENEZUELA
Salisbury and Crespo Rapidly Reaching n

Salisbury and Crespo Rapidly Reaching n
Boundary Settlement.
LONDON, April "a dispatch to the
Times from Caracas says that friendly
settlement of the Venezuela boundary
question is certain. The Times also
has an editorial, which comments on
the foregoing gratifying news and
says: Very little additional knowl-
edge is contained in the documents
pit 'ished yesterday. If Lord Sails
buns arbitration proposals lead to a
definite practical result we will not
have to regret our long controversy
with Venezuela
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

| FtTS-All Fits stopped free by DR.. Vines Great
Nerve keStocer. No fit5aftcr the tisbd:ty Is use.
Marve!ous cures Treatise and So trial bottle free t.
ftcases. Send to DR.. Kline 93t ArchSt., Pn!l, Ia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

The rejection of an anti-cigarette bill by
the Massachusetts, legislature is classed as
triumph of the parental shingle over state
paterpalism
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
Homes rs
Excursions

April Z, April 81, May 5.
To the South and West
Arizona, Arkansas, Texas
NEBRASKA, Kansas, etc.
Call at the local ticket
Office and get full informa,
ton about rates, stop-ovel
privileges, return limits
and territory to which re
duction win apply. Or,
better still, write to
j. FRANCIS, 6. z. A., Bur,
lington Route, ON a h o
Neb.
2. S. The crop of 1896 is
going to be the biggest
Nebraska ever had. No
question about it. Not in
ten years have conditions
teen so favorable. Better
figure on getting hold of a
good quarter section before
prices advance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Hegeman's Camphor Ice with GIycorine.
Tho original and only genuine Cures Chapped Hands
snd Faoe Cold Sores, &C. O. e. Clark Co. NJ Haven, Ct
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Aftcr every inundation in Egypt tho LAND
Is covered with innumerable frogs; and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Fifty-cent gas is the rage in Kansas City.
1t is SO cheap that the very air is burdened
with a large quantity in various stages of
strength
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Anthony Hope Hawkins, who eliminated
his last name when he took to literature,
will visit this country next winter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Good reasons why yuu should use Hindercorns
u takes ont the rms, and then you have peace and
comfort surely Cd exchange. l5c, at druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

The tombs of the Persian kings were
caves IN rocks, inaccessible except by an
apparatus of ropes from above
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

1t should be noted that General Weyler is
n steadfast friend of electrocution. Most
of his executions are done by wire.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

(: The young man who is waiting for some
thing to turn up finally discovers that he
has been turned down
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

never used SO quick cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption. J. b. Palmer, Box
III, Seattle, Wash. Nov. Is, 1895.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

III the Baby is Cutting Teeth,
Be and that old and well tried remedy. MRS
WINsLow's SooTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
Expensive Dignity.

He's great editor, isi.' hel said one
reporter to another.
II should say SO. Why, he gets so used
TO saying we that he often pays two fares
on the tram cars.o
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Every dollar spent in 5'arker's Cling err Tonic
Is well invested 1t subdues pain and brings better
digestion, better strength and better health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
She Was Left

"Has Miss Scorcher abandoned her
wheel?'
OsNo, her wheel abandoned her"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Tascott has been discovered in the Yukon
mining country, but Charley continues
travelling incog.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

VIII be ready the early part of April.
Everything in it will be new and orig
inal. 1t will contain articles by Capt.
Chas. King, u. S. A., ex-Gov. Geo. w.
Peck, of Wisconsin, and other noted
writers. An entertaining number, well
illustrated. Send ten I0) cents to Geo.
H. Heafford, publisher, 415 Old Colony
building. Chicago, H., for a copy.
Some cleaners of human family statistics
say that q man or woman of correct pro-
PORTIONS is six times as high as the right
foot is long.
A church organ made of bamboo has
been built at Shanghai. The notes are said
to be sweeter than those of metallic pipes.
so thicket sshitewash, put salt Ia Il.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
Precious Metals.

The great mining camps of Cripple Creek,
of Wyoming, Idaho and Montana, are best
reached via the UNION PACIFIC
The fast time and through car service on
sThe Overland Route" ere features appre-
ciated by all. For information regarding
the above camps address your nearest
agent, or Il. l.. ICMAA,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT

DIS MONIES, April 3.-Patents have
been allowed to Iowa inventors as
| follows: To II. Mendenhall and II. B.
! Davis, of Audubon, for important i'm
| provements relating to a feed trough
for ANIMALS, for which patent No.
800, 915 was issued to the said Menden-
hall April ID, 1886. To j. w. Terman,
of New Sharon, for composition for
purifying and preserving butter. sweet
milk, etc, and destroying bacteria or
other Inicro-organisms therein. Rancid
butter treated Herewith and sterilized
thereby is said to be as good and sweet
as fresh butter. Valua bic information
about obtaining, valuing and selling
patents sent free to any address.
Printed copies of the drawings and
specifications of any United States
patent sent upon receipt of 25 cents.
Our practice is not restricted to Iowa
and inventors in other states can have
our services on same terms as the
Hawkeyes
THOMAS G. AND ]. RALPH ORwIG,
Solicitors of Patents
Many people have become lovers Of
the bible by hearing some infdel talk
against it.
Going back generally begins by look
ing back.
The way to grow in faith is to take
God S word and put it to the test.
The biggest and strongest man in
Maine, John Moriarty, lumberman,
died recently of typhoid fever. at Old.
town. His height was 6 feet 934 inches,
and he weighed 245 pounds. Notwith-
standing his great weight, he had
very little flesh on his bones.
To get rid OF soft corn, apply
little raw cotton soaked in castor oil.
Bind ton with strip of old linen.
Sappho is said by the Greek writer's
to have been a blonde.
The tigers strength exceeds that of
of the lion. Five men can easily hold
down a lion, but nine are required to
hold a tiger.
Two young women have secured
employment as gardeners at the
famous Kew Gardens, near London,
which are said to be the richest in the
world The girls were accepted on
condition that they wear trousers
while az work
Is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

"a Cup OF Parks Tea at night moves
the bowels in the morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Tn soil of Cuba Is so fertile that in som
sections four crops year are raised.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

The crater of Aetna is a quarter Of mile
high on plain three miles across.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

Papa (on top of the stairs is that young
man gone, Mamie2 Mamie Yes, papa,
awfully.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-10

HOUSE.
The bill to adopt the metric system Of
weights and measures was passed to-day,
but later it was reconsidered and recon-
mitted. Conference report on the agri-
cultural appropriation bill was adopted
The remainder of the day was devoted to
debate on the bill to exempt sailing vessels
engaged in the coastwise trade from COM
pulsory pilotage laws. Adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-22
MISS TiN RENSSELAER'S FUNERAL.

The Park Presbyterian church. on Amsterdam
ave and Eighiy-slxth-st. was well filled yesterday
morning, when the funeral OF Miss Katharine
Boud.not Van Rensselaer, was held The ralibearers
were Arthur Turnbull. J. Langdon Erving J. b
Davis. A. NJ Haiden. J. X. Ogden jr.. Herbert
Parsons. Nelson u. Burr Allen A. Robbins FRANCIS
Newton and Louis Siade. The Rev DR.. Atterbury,
pastor OF the church and uncle OF the dead girl,
read the funeral service. and the Rev DR.. Stimson
OF the Broadway Tabernacle. read the scriptural
lesson fo- the day. Among those present were Mr.
and Mrs Arson Phelps Stokes. Colonel and Mrs
White the Rev. T. y. White. Mr.. and Mrs James
Stokes the Misses Lucy and Belle Gurnee. Miss
Winslow. Louis Fitzgerald. Misses Geraldine ana
Adele Fitzgerald. Nj. and Mrs. W. +. Dodge Mrs
and Miss j Hampton RObb. Mrs. George t.. Dodge
Alfred Speycrs. Miss Edith Sp"yers, Mrs. Gui!liarn
and representatives. Of the Livingston ana De Fey
ster families. The funeral was IN Greenwood Gene
I'm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-22

These sharp. raw. caprcious days OF February
are blamed for much sickness that IS simply the
direct result Of nervous weakness
Perfect health will keep one above any depress-
ing influence from the weather.
Pure richer blood and better fed nervous tissues
will make people feel well even in February.
During his many years of hard and wonGeriul
work. Professor Edward E. Phelps DARTMOUTH
great professor had in mind the thousands who
were weak and run down. His study OF the many
cases Of nervous prostration. NEURALGIA rheuiha-
tism dyspepsia. and debility led MN - that
most marvellous discovery OF the century faihe >
celery compound.
In every city. as we'll as the smaller Vlllages
scattered through this country, are men anu
women who for years have relied upon Palne ;
celery compound whenever they found them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-22

Cleveland Feb. 2l.-The Tippecanoe Club. Cleve-
lands greatest political organization, celebrated
last night the fortieth anniversary Of the founda-
ton Of the Republican party with a banquet at the
Forest City House. 1t was the largest political
gathering held in this city since the Republican
Club Convention last summer. Among those pres
ent were Ex-Governor Mckinley. Speaker Sleeper.
OF the Ohio House OF Representatives; Congress
man William Alden Smith. OF Michigan. and Judge
King OF Youngstown. The most important speech
was that OF William Alden Smith. who is a mem
her of the Congressional Committee on Foreign Re
iafions He said that whether the President does or
does not favor according begerent rights to the
Cuban insurgents. Congress would see that the
Cuhans obtained their Just dues. Mr. Smith also
emphasized what hi termed the short-s!ghtedness
OF the Government In not awakening TO the neces-
city ~ gaining possession OF the OutpOsiS IN the
seas Mr. Smiths speech was received with cheers
and deafening applause
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-22
HARRISON EXPECTED HERE TO-DAY.
THE EX-PREsIDENT TO COMPLETE TIE ARRANGE
MENTs FOR Ills MARRIAGE TO
MRS pIMMICk.

Ex-Prosidont Benjamin Harrison is expected IN
the city to-day. His apartments at the Finn Ave-
nue. Hotel have been reserved :or him, ana he Is
expected 70 remain IN New-YorH for week or '"n
days upon this trip l. while General Harrison
was IN the city upon nis last visit a few weeks
ago. that no authorized the announcement OF his
engagement % Mrs Dmmick Shortly after h re-
turned t. indianapolis he made public his with
drawal from the for the Presidential nomina-
ton. The Generals statement IN this regard has
been accepted by the politicians az sincere AMI
final and It Us not likely that BE- will have 70 devote
much of MS time 10 callers.
I'pon this trip the "N-presldent Will complete
tn arrangements for his marriage 10 Mrs. Dim
mick Tho wedding. 80 = Is said, Will tax" pIdr"
the latter par; % April General Harrison has
some important legal business which Will keep him
busv unil the latter part OF that month. and IL ~
generally understood that soon as ne has al
tended to that h. Will marry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-22
THE Y. " e. 4. CONVENTION.
PAPERS READ BEFORE THE SESSIONS AT NEW
n.RG-A HOLLAND LUNCHEON CRITICISED

PAPERS READ BEFORE THE SESSIONS AT NEW
pt.nG HOLLAND LUNCHEON CRITICISED
vewb,rp Y y. Feb 2l-In the Young Mems
Christian Association state Convention TINS morn
inc Professor ~. ". white OF the Bible institute,
chicago made an address upon Prayer" Wilbur
4 Bowen OF Medina y y. read a paper on the
general subject Of y oung Men IN h9 . .
Towns" ana the specific subject I'm Fte-d lot
Such Work" lie WAS followed by II. r.. S!99"e,i;;
visiting secretary ON Suggested Methods OF
Work" Professor a. D. r Hamiini OF , nf Yr
college read a paper on. What Is ne Am Oh ~,
Educational Work and How can we hedch ~,
l.. ". Mcnsor. Of chicago, spoNe on '"' S''''c sun
Jec and general discussion lp'""'', -. r,..,,,,
,hirIst h,anch New-York city. read a paper on
bows work entitled Things OF FIRST lRPJr,'n'e,
\ paper prepared 10y Lamont warren ol W T % h,.
utei 'Makcshifts. was read ana % IL, ~
Summer Dudley. state Secretary Tor BOY NDlh
william II Sage chairman OF ne itn'is W., ~ 20 ,b
N,w-York made an address on Soclai w ON " nv
Assnoio,ions. How Wisely Developed lettering
~ The World's Convention at Amsterdam. lloilali.
few years ago. he s'ii tl "I ~ii,,ndns service
- ,r,' thn American Delegates A. incongruous a J.
though they appreciated IN. t"'t .1' 1iIes a. ..
custom of the country, anu w, LHsI,t, rnorac,er
in Il nothing inconsistent Win IN 'H."' - ~.
" deIrg,,e a native OF Holland. rose ait'r ar.
sagc had finished and said ne was one oil the us
eiIsted ones who present al me prfi
49,, 80, iond and ne could promise them II another
Wnrla.s Convention should be held IN AHs'"'u"n'
that there would be no beer , oso,,ad q paner
go npp,ical Methods of Personal Religious Mork;
v,hrh was followed 10y discussion T., w i'op,1'
Of Albany made an addt1S I u" Made in order to
Of our Religious Work Shouiu D' -'"' "
Insure Its Greater lsriuln'S-. ~, r.,ioiois work
~ oI,',,ct ed bv J r BOVINE. OF Springhei Mass
~, ,io,tr,, fbr programmc included addresses
h,' prcsiIent 4 Y l. RAYMOND Of Union GoileGc
on Essential Elements IN Co'lrsfs SYRACUSE Uni
anu ,, ON THE Power and Possibilities OF orsah
lied christian Work by and for Students.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-22
MATTHEW'S spURNs SECOND PLACE.


cUAIEMAN HARRITY TEMPTING THE INDIANA
ExECUTIvE-wHO Is FOR FIRST PLACE?
indianapolis. Feb 2l.-Chairman Harrity, OF the
National Democratic Committee, was he.~ to-day
on a political mission and had several hours confer
ence with Governor Matthews. in which from sub
eeouen, developments II is believed that he asked
tho Executive to accept the second place upon the
ticket After the conference. he spoke In the high
&c, terms OF the Governor. and report was soon
o,,rrent that he had asked Mr. Matthews to accept
second place and assured him that IL would be ac-
corded him without a contest in the convention.
AFTER Mr. Harrity left the Capitol the Governor
vas asked If he would accept the second place, and
ronIied: Il am not a candidate for Weep President.
nd will not be Ny mind Is rrevocaby made up on
,ha,