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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
The Origin of the Wedding Cake.

Wedding cake is derived from the
most solemn of the three ceremonies
observed by the ancient Romans and
was called conparreatio. 1t was per-
formed by the chief priest in the pres
ence of witnesses and the men and
women ate a cake of sailed wheaton
bread throwing part of it on the sac
rif!ce which was that of sheep. BY
this ceremony the woman belonged to
the man by sacred laws and became
partner in all his substance. When the
bride arrives at her home in some OF
the rural districts Of England the in
fair cake is broken over her head and
bits distributed among the unmarried
guests who put it under their pillows
; to dream on. The first egg laid by a
hen is used by the bridesmaids to fore
tell the professions of their future hus-
bands, the egg being broken in half
and the white dropped in glass of
water and guesses made according to
the shape which it assumes. The yoke
Of this egg is then mixed into cake;
! one young woman kueelS Oh tue uOol,
baking board is laid on her back,
while another mixes the cake with oat-
meal salt and SCOT. The mixing is done
in silence, the mixer being careful to
keep one foot within the doorstep and
the other without. The cake is then
baked, broken and portion of it eat
en-, the remainder being kept to dream
On. On st. Faiths Day similar cake
is made of -four, sugar, salt and spring
water. 1t is mixed in silence by three
unmarried women, turned nine times,
three times by each mixer, baked and
cut into three equal portions. Each
bit is then divided into nine slips, each
If which is passed through a wedding
ring belonging to woman who has
been married at least seven years.
While disrobing the bits of cake are
eaten with this invocation:
20 good St. Faith, be kind tonight
And bring to me my hearts delight,
Let me my future husband view,
And be my vision chaste and true"
American Kitchen Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

in infancy. Mr.. Lorman purchased
were inferred in as many tiny graves.
The lot was Enclosed, and he caused to
be erected handsome monument, sa
cred to the memory of the cherubs. Mr..
babies, and apparently so did Mrs. Lor-
man. When Mrs. Lorman did not re-
turn to her home on the evening of
the day she left Mr.. Lorman thought
she had become deranged through wor-
riment over the children, but he
changed his mind in few days and
notified Coroner J. Thomas Wright to
keep a lookout for the dead body Of
his wife. Coroner Wright turned the
case over to the state detectives, who,
after six weeks investigation, received
an anonymous letter from New York
saying that Mrs. Lorman was there
living with another man. The COM
munication also directed them to call
at a certain nursery establishment in
Philadelphia for information about the
dead babies. The detective took the
hint and went to Philadelphia to in
vestigate. There they located woman
who operates an establishment for the
adoption o. babies. This woman sign
ed in their presence an affidavit to
which she swore that Mrs. Lorman had
been her best customer for eight years.
She swore that Mr.. Lorman was not
the father Of the ten babies, but that
Mrs. Lorman had struggled them into
her home and palned them off on him.
She explained that Mrs. Lorman had
each time arranged with midwife to
keep her husband out Of the room un-
til sufficient length of time had
elapsed, and the baby was then
brought to him. Congratulations help
ed to make the deception complete.
This strange story leaked out and Mr..
Lorman was dumbfounded. He be-
lieves it, however, and threatens to dig
I'D the babies and have them sent to
the potter's field. He says he will be
satisfied to have b wife stay away
altogether. The rites are well
known.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
Franco Falls In.

France has just had tussle with the
partisans of free transportation tor BIZ
cycles, and the wheelmcn have come
out of the combat with colors flying.
Information was received in this city
Yesterday that the French minister Of
public works had issued a decree re-
curing all the railroads in that country
to transport wheels as baggage when
accompanied by their owners. The de-
cree holds that the railroad companies
are responsible for damage if the
wheels are injured while in transit
The amount of indemnity is fixed &C.
cording to the class of fare purchased
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN.
Some of tho Things Which tho Great
American Philosopher Did.


Lord Jeffrey wrote of the American
inventor and philosopher: He never
lost sight of common sense" Philip
G. Hubert, Jr., in sketch OF FRANKLIN
in his recent book Inventors says:
Nothing in nature failed to interest
him." and a catalogue Of his achieve
ments, showing his activity and re-
source, is conclusive proof of the truth
of both statements.
Franklin inspired and estaollshed
the Junto, the pleasantest ana most
useful American club of which we
have knowledge, says an exchange.
He founded the Philadelphia library.
parent of 1 900 libraries, which marked
the beginning of an intellectual move
ment of endless good to the whole
country.
He first turned to great account the
engine of advertising, Indispensable Ia
all modern business.
He published Poor Richard a rec
ord of homely wisdom, in such shape
that hundreds of thousands OF readers
were made better and stronger by 1t.
He created the postoffice system OF
America and was the first champion OF
reformed spelling.
He invented the Franklin stove
which economical fuel, and he suggest
ed valuable Improvements In Ventlla-
ton and the building of chimneys.
He robbed thunder of its terrors and
lightning of some of the power to de-
stroy.
He founded the American Pnllosoph'
ical society, the first organization ID
America of the friends of science.
He suggested the use of mineral ma
nures, introduced the basket willow
promoted the early culture OF SILK ano
pointed out the advantages OF white
clothing in summer.
He measured the temperature OF tn:
gulf stream and discovered that north
east storms may begin in the south
west.
He pointed out the advantage o
| building ships in water-tight compart
meats, taking the hint from the Chi
| nese, and first urged the use of oil as
means OF quieting dangerous seas.
Besides these great achievements, ac
complished largely as recreation from
his life work as economist and states
man, BENJAMIN Franklin helped tn
whole race of inventors by remar
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
SMILES BETWEEN SERMONS.

Aunt. Sarah Ito nephew from the ci-
ty)-'"1s Uncle Cyrus through milk
ing, Teddy?" Teddy-"Not quite. He's
finished two faucets, and has just be-
gun on the other two."-Judge.
Mamma-"Georgy, if you eat any
more of that pudding you'll have q
headache in the morning." Georgy-
well, there'll be one satisfaction that
l shall know just what to lay it to-
Boston Transcript.
What do you Think" asked the day
boarder, 'of man who will keep his
neighbors awake half the night by
practicing Rocked In the Cradle OF
the Deep on bass horn?" .On n
bass horn?" repeated the cheerful
idiot, that is what I should call play
Ing it pretty low down. Indianapolis
Journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
Founder OF German East Africa.

FOunOer OF German FASC Africa
Carl Peters, the German who has
done more than any other man to give
his country the doubtful glory Of a
colonial empire, appears at present to
be in disgrace with his government,
for reasons that are not obvious. He
was high in favor during the opening
of the Baltic Canal, and in the many
talks l had with him l was much i'm
pressed by his knowledge and his Wig
orous manner of presenting it. He is
the founder of German East Africa,
and it was he who fitted out the Ger
man expedition for the relief Of Emin
Pasha. OF course in Germany he Wig
orously abused all things English, es-
pecially when they conflicted with the
interests of colonial Germany. But
aside from this pardonable political
humbug, no man knows England bet
ter, or appreciates her services in AZ
RIGA more highly, than Carl Peters. He
is just now in London fitting out an
other African expedition, about which
he throws considerable mystery. He
deserves success, for he has great ply
steal strength combined with mental
equipment of the first order. He has
travelled in every part of the world,
and has mind ready to acknowledge
what is good in different systems. 1t
is melancholy to reflect that this man,
only forty years old, and who yet has
lived long enough to see the German
flag carried into the heart of Africa
thanks to his courage and enterprise
that such man should be by Germany
turned adrift, while the colonial Office
in Berlin is numbered up with set OF
bureaucratic pedagogues, the whole
volume of whose learning and train
ing is practically valueless.-Harper's
Weekly,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
THEY GOT THE BELL.
The Grocer Held the Deacon to dii
peOmlse. &c.. ....e

Promise. IT, ~.
The trustees Of church near De.
troit found it necessary to establish
fund to purchase bell, says the De-
,troit Free Press. The membership was
small and composed principally of per-
sons who were unable to do more in
a financial way than they had already
done toward building the church edifice
Grocer Smith, one Of the trustees, be-
lieved it would be a good plan to So
licit contributions to get the $500 re-
quired among the few well-to-do mem
bers Of the congregation.
IF Deacon Briefly took a notion"
said the grocer to another trustee, he
is able to buy the bell. He won't.
though. because he's the closest man In
the village. I'm going to him just tho
same to do my best to make him see
his way clear to give us $780,"
The first man the grocer solicited the
next day was Deacon Briefly. The
deacon was unusually grumpy that
morning and was nearly unnerved
when the grocer explained his mission.
Il know I'm a member of the church,
but things are so close that can't do
much just now
How much will you give toward
buying the bell?" asked the grocer.
"Well, reckon I'll give as much as
anybody" declared the deacon.
You were always good at your word,
deacon, so you and will buy the bell.'
The grocer held the deacon to his
promise. The grocer was not wealthy
man, and it came trifle hard for him
to spare 500 from his capital. but it
did him a world of good to hear the
bell tolling a few months later.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
Caution Necessary.

warnings against exposure to chills
and their consequent evils cannot be
too frequently reiterated" says a cy-
cling physician, more especially as
they form peril to life rendered dead
lier by far than the most dreaded CT
cycling accidents, in that it is held far
too lightly by the average thoughtless
humanity. Bicycling is one Of the most
active of exercises. 1t brings every
muscle and organ into play, and opens
the pores Of the body. After brisk rid
ing and overheating there is always a
strong temptation on the part of the
rider to cool off in the fresh air with
out taking any precautions. Even in
ordinary riding, to descend long hill
in the brisk draught of ones own max
ing, while heated by the previous strug-
gle up hill, is dangerous. The wisest
of safeguards against all risks is to
wear wooden undergarments."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
HOME OF BANGLE.

HOME OF BANGLE.
raw meat. When meat is their bill
fare he takes the snakes, one by
(e, holds it in one hand and with
|e other presses the meat into the
fpent's mouth as it opens it to re-
I've the food. In his years Of ex-
Fience in catching and caressing
akes he has had none make any at
npt to bite him. Hiram talks en-
ftainingly Of his last years batch of
Flers, now deceased. He had if
y in all, having caught them from
ne to time during the season while
worked in the fields or % he
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
A Catching Invitation.

twill you take something to drink
with pleasure
The photo was taken and the sitter
said:
"Rut how about that little invita-
tiOn?"
ooh, sir, that is just trade ruse of
mine to give a natural and interested
EXPRESSION of the ce."-Tit-Bits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
Spoiled His Health.

The minister was a great hand-shak-
er-shutting down like wise. One day
he took a boys hand and gave it an
awful squeeze, as he said:
my little fellow, 1 hope you are
pretty we'll today"
With tears in his eyes the boy an
swered: II was till you shook hands
with me.''-Tit-Bits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

that has been of incalcu!able value and
comfort to theorists and dreamers the
world over. When some one spoke
contemptuously of Montgoltier's bal
loon experiments and asked of what
use they were the great American re-
piled in words now historic: "Of what
use is newborn babe?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
Uniform Climate.

stranger-But I hear that your New
England climate is exceedingly varl-
able.
Native-Not a bit of it; quite the
contrary. It is pretty much the same
all the year round-continually chang
ing.-Boston Transcript.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
BOUGHT THE BABIES.

A Wo,nan's Duplicity Leads to Strange
Developments down East.
Mrs. Herman Lorman left her home,
416 Taylor street, Wilmington, Del, re-
Gently and did not return. For fifteen
years Mr.. and Mrs. Lormaa had lived
happily together. During that time
Mrs. Lorman presented her husband
with ten babies, all of whom had died
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
The Reason.

He-And so you love me because l
am not like other men. And how do
Won know I am not like other men?
She-You are the only man who has
never told me he was not like other
meu,-Brooklyn Life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

At the St. Kilda cycle grounds, the
25-mile championship Of Australia was
captured by NJ. Porta, the Italian cham
pion, defeating A. M. Mcdonnell and
w. Martin, the American entries, G. B.
Kellom, the Australian flyer, and q
large field.
Walter Sanger, the professional rid
er, claims that he will engage in few
competition races this year. Most Of
his attention, however, will be devoted
to match contests at the big meet
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
tn Hang for Assault.

Jerry Brown, colored, has been SEN
fenced to death for criminally assault
ing Mrs. Isaac Radford, widow, at
Deepwater, w. Va.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

John Wahrmon, farmers hoy. who
lived near Kansas City. pursued rab-
bit that had entered a, ground ;.os hv!e
The boy was unable to set cut CT -
hole, spd persisted there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
News About Cesar.

Teacher-Now, what can you tell me
about julius Caesar?
Puril-He wc'ote books in classics-
TA-Bits. w.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

ever declares that his power Is noun
ing more nor less than lack OF rear
and that his kindness toward INC
snakes after they are in cap1lVi'y
btames and pacifies them. But imagine
IA how walking up to a box OF SNAKES
nicking one or more out with MS
hands letting them crawl about MS
arms. feeding the horrible creatures
with his hands or stuffing them lnto
his pockets. Yet young bangle does
these very things with the Shiny rep.
tiles. and seems to think nothing OF
it. A reporter called at the bangle
home recently, where he found Hiram
mourning the loss of a three-1oo1
blowing viper which he had kept IN
1.-The ground all winter, but when hao
died few days before because the BOY
had placed it, together with dozen
&other snakes, under hot-bed Ia glass;
lowered box) on the sunny side OF the
garden. All of young bangles snakes
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
NOTES OF THE WHEEL.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO DE-
vOTEES OF THE BICYCLE.
Hhe Professionals in Training for the
Circuit Season-Will Not Enter Until
1t Is Well Advanced-The Compound
EprOcket.

NJ. MURPHY. the
B + ooklyn profess
sional rider, who is
now training at the
Thunderbolt track,
ear Sa vannah,
writes to the eff
feet that the cash
prize riders prepar-
ing there for the
circuit races are
rounding into fine
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

will endeavor to placate the disgrun-
tied divisions where secession from the
L. A. w. is being urged. It is safe to
predict that his term of Office will be
marked by frmness and fairness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11

The SWEETEST sal at this season,
In white or eolors, brilliant plalo
or striped silk band.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
HIS SORROW rs GREAT
A MAN WHO LIVES IN A
TOMB.
The Stranecst Vault Ever Erected, and
Its Quick and Dead Occupants--Claims
to Converse With His Dead Daugh-
err.

EFT those who seek
not knowledge pass
by this grave, but
those VINO fain
would learn the Sc
cret Of life in death
descendw
The above re-
marl1able inscrip.
ton is engraved
on a huge slab of
black marble at
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-06-11
SNAKES FOR HIS PETS.
,ANcLE HAS A QUEER POWER
OVER SNAKES.
q. Likes Them Better Than Birds and
rh.v Like HIm-Picks Up the Shiny
cr.vlers in Field or Roadway and
carries Them to His Snake Colony.
! LIP IRAN bangle, 8

IRAN bangle, a
IT, year . old boy,
whose home is
near Warrensville,
Pa, possesses a
queer power over
snakes, and as a
result of his ability
to catch and han
die the reptiles, he
makes snakes his
a+. uiroTp how.
The age-herald., 1897-09-05
THE END.
ENGLISH SP0KER.
One Way to Spell Tomatoes, Five to Pronounce
 Them,

One word in it's time has many pronun- ciations. For instance: Mrs. Housekeep the other day was doing her mornings marketing. With her had come the stranger who was spending week or two within her gates. Standing by while she snapped the beans between her fin- ger to see that they were tender, parted the husks to make sure that the corn paper wrappings and conducted herself housewife, was the clerk, order book in The visitor began it with:
 "These tomaytoeS look nice Get some there's a dear!'
 To which Mrs Housekeep replied: "Why, certainly, if you like them" Then, to the clerk: How much are tomahtoes this morning?"
 Pm not sure; I'll ask. Jim" calling to fellow clerk, "how much is them termaiters?''
 "I'll ask the boss. Say" passing the word further back, watcher gettn for tomatoes tcday?"
 "T'mats?" Oh. two baskets for a quarter I guess.''
 Therefore, to please her guest who lov- ed "tomaytoes" Mrs. Housekeep invest ed in some 'tomahtoes" and Jim, who was Investigating the price of '.tonlat- tees'' for the benefit of fellow clerk who wanted to know how to sell "termaiters," was enlightened as to what he should charge for "t'mats." And the bystander was left marveling at the infinite variety of English as she is spoke"
The age-herald., 1897-09-05

On Sept. 1, 2, and 4 the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Washington, Richmond and Norfolk at the low raye of one first-cIass fare, tickets lmied to thirty days from date of sale. The Southern is the short line, making the quickest time, and operates through cars. elegantly equipped. The last op- portunity to visit the east on such cheap tickets. J. T. BIL>LUPS.
 Travelling Passenger Agent
 q. sep 5 Birmingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1897-09-05
State Normal College.

(a) Located at Troy, Ala, noted for good health, good public schools, fine newspapers and magazines, seven white and as many coloTed churches and Sab bath schools, and hospitable people. Students may expect cordial welcome. Next session opens Sept. 27, 1897, for ten weeks term.
 (b) Full college post t-graduate, as we'll as graduate courses, with model school of eight grades (years), built upon a Kindergarten of two years course of work.
 Co Has a faculty of twenty-two we'll trained teachers, all specialists in their work.
 (d) Trains teachers for all grades of work, and graduates ars in demand in good schools a good wages.
 (e) Expenses are but $7 to $10 for board ing, by the month. and other things are cheap in proportion.
 Senatorial and representative scholar ships to non-excluded counties give frse tuition and incidentars and greatly re- duced beard likewise Scholarships are tive or senator approved by the county superintendent of education, the, state superintendent of education for his ap- pointment and certifioation to the college.
 O This coils ge leads every white school of college grade in Alabama and adjoin- ing states in enrolment and number of graduates for 1S96-7. For information or a good teacher address
 E. R. ELDRIDGE, Pres.
 J-4-10t
The age-herald., 1897-09-05

With Whlcn flIe Ep85Off CIUSEu. T
 Part Of Mrs. Drew's policy being that of charging her company yearly. tine season, Of 1S63-64 saw number or nsw faces in the organization. Sept mber F was- the date for the first performances Mrs Drew del,verNd nn address and ''The Rivals and Betsy Baker" com
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-08-30
LOVERS LEAP TO DEATH.
Romance and Tragedy Take Place in
Tennessee Mountains.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. 29.-At Bonair,
a summer resort in White county, about
one hundred miles from this city, Carl
French, an Indianapolis youth. who was
spending his vacation there, and Miss Helen
Hunt, the daughter of a well-to-do miner.
jumped over a precipice together.
French fell in love with the girl soon
after his arrival at the place and Miss
Hunt returned his love. They clandes-
timely became engaged and were to be mar
ried in a month.
The young mans father became apprised
of the situation and came from Indiana polls
10 take him home. The boy was almost
heart broken. His father Kept close watch
on him, but on Wednesday afternoon he
said that he would permit last interview
The lovers were allowed by Mr.. French
TO walk to Sunset Park, the father fol-
lowing at the respectable distance of about
forty feet.
T6ey walked to the north side of the
park They reached the big bluff over
looking the deep precipce and seemed to
be engaged in earnest conversation. The
girl drew back suddenly and put her hand
in the hand of her lover. The two then to-
gether leaped over the precipice.
Mr.. French darted forward with a wild
cry OF terror. AS quickly as he could he
climbed down the bluff. The boy was dead
was crushed and she was internally in
jured. She died in few moments.
The funeral services over the two bodies
took place al the Methodist Church yester-
day morning. Side by side the two were
buried in the old Bonair Cemetery.