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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
HE WAS A RINGER.
Took Him Into q Country Town t,
i~h

Took Him Into Country Town to
Fight.
They took him out Of the passenger
coach very carefully, and two men, who
cooked as anxious as brothers might,
supported him under the arms and
helped him out to hack, says the New
York Journal.
Hurt on the road?" queried the de-
pot policeman. .....
''No, not exactly" replied one of the
attendants. =.
"Fall out of tree or over a preci-
pice?"
"No, I couldn't say that he did"
Maybe he was tossed up by bull or
run over by cows?' persisted the Of
Iicer, whose curiosity was aroused.
"No; nothing like that"
"Crippled for life, amt he?"
1--WE hope not, but it looks that
way"
He looks to me like a man who'd
had a well cave in on him. Perhaps
that was the case?'
well, no. slowly replied the man,
as he was ready to follow his patient in
TO the hack. "You see, he's pugilist,
and we took him out to a country town
and rung him in as greenhorn, to
meet a country boy
And he knocked the country boy
out in two rounds, OF course?"
vivid he? Well, haven't heard of it.
The hayseed went right at him and par
alyzed him in the first half of the first
round, and if we'd had two more ring
ers just like him we'd have needed at
least one coffin and two doctors! Drive
on, hackman, but drive slow, and il
Bills heart stops beating III yell out
and you make rush for the nearest
undertaken"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
The Little Maids Reply.

"a True Incident.)
The little maiden opened wide the door
To let the honored Washington depart:
The grcat-souled General, her mothers
friend
The first in war. in peace, in every
heart.
"A better Office to you, wear" said he,
And placed his hand benignly on her
head.
With curtesy quaint and reverent, smil-
ing glance
yes, sir; to let YOU in" she archly said.
Charles Lee in st. Nicholas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Density of Population a Factor.

'"rhe density of population also affects the
volume of passenger traffic. Where tho popu-
lation is dense there will be more travel than
oopuiation per square mile Is about 49,: in
England. 5ii: Belgium 5l4 Holland, $50;
itaiy. 2GS; France, Isl; New York. 1879: Ohio.
10; New England, 3d. Illinois, IS: Missouri,
a: Wisconsin, 81 Nebraska, Is: Kansas, 49,:
South Dakota. S. Tho population per mile Of
calroad in Iowa is about ~. in Illinois. it is
about sos; New York, sl3; New England. ~;
Missouri Az: Wisconsin, SOC; Nebraska, 200;
passenger earnings per mile, as shown by the
asst reSorts to this commission, Of the roads
operating in Iowa are $780,, The Kansas re-
oort for 1895 shows Ss44, the Illinois report
.erstate commerce commission, they are 81 ,422
IN New England. s4,51s in New York and in
Ohio 81, 951.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
COlu mbIa, NV Country,

Columbia, my country! the last born OF
nations
West,
The brightest of stars midst the earth's
considerations,
Still on your broad bosom mankind
shall be blest.
Long dispersed are the clouds that re-
bellious once gathered,
And to dim thy resplendence no mists
intervene;
Your old 'Ship of State" all the tempests
has weathered,
And your zenith IN beauty grows calm
and serene.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
A STRANGE FREAK OF NATURE,

We hope to sell 100000 packages
Golden /Dind Watermelon, the most
wonde' ~ freak Of nature-smooth,
shiny, yellow rind, crimson flesh, deli
cious! It's sensational. Took 500 first
prizes in 1896. You must have it to be
in the swim. Melons go like wild fire
ct $1.c0 apiece. We paid $500 for one
melon! 500 prizes for earliest melon
-"'nened in 1896 in II days. Lots of
macy made in earliest vegetables.
81 zer's .eds produce them. Thirty
ff8e earliest sorts, postpaid, $500.
Send This Notice and 10 Cents for a
Package Of Golden Rind and won
derful seed book, 146 big pages, to John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
IIOw's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of catarrh that cannot be
cufel by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
him perfectly honorable in all business
Transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
y ledo, O.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
!. ...nfueeist:Sk --4-eleele G, -: =-
"a f.,3arrh Cure is taken internally,
\ toAEtly upon the blood and mu-
M faces of the system. Testino-
I'm 1t free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
kG5sa juggists.
E#y Family Pills are the best.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

Mr.. c. P. Villiers, NJ. p, Father of
the House of Commons" celebrated his
ninety-fifth birthday the other day at
his house in Cadogan Place. He has
uninterruptedly represented Wolver-
hampton for sixty-two years having
been returned for the first time in 1895.
More English women are married to
Germans than to members Of any other
foreign nation. + ss q:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

COLONEL FIELDING LEWIS.
States. It is a handsome shaft, fifty
feet high, on the face of which is in
scribed in raised letters MARY, the
Mother of Washington" On the re-
verse side is cut in the stone, Erected
by her Countrywomen." An amusing
incident happened in connection with
the latter inscription. Among the
crowds of people who attended the
unwilling of the monument were many
whose lives were passed on farms in re-
mote Parts Of the country. One OF
them, an old woman, after giving a
long, appreciative look to the monu-
ment, and carefully spelling over the
inscription. fairly beamed with delight.
THANK goodness" she said. there Is
Npne thing them everlasting city wo-
rent amt had hand in. Shows what
Snntry folks can do when they have
lind tot" ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Good Lands In Minnesota

The best farm lands to he found in the
state are along the line Of the Minneapolis
Il st. Louis r. r. Purchase n ticket to
Madison or Dawson, in Lac Qui Parle Co.,
Mimi, at the cheap, homeseekers rates, in
effect on Tuesdays, February = and ~,
March and 1G, April and 20, May 4 and
1S, and convince yourself that less than 30
bushels Of wheat per acre is small crop.
Other cere ais, including corn, in proper
ton. Crop failures unknown. For rates
and particulars call on nearest agent of
the NJ a. st. l.. r. Il. or address A. B.
Cults, g. p & r. A., NJ, & st. L. r. r.,
Minneapolis, MINI.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
VARIETIES.

A mine in Idaho last week shipped
out three bars OF bullion, valued at 49,
800. [u
: 3Ffhhe Zulus OF Africa contributed 49,
900 last year for the support OF their
native churches.
Military physicians in India prescribe
opium as harmless tonic for soldiers
In fatiguing marches.
The value OF the grounds and build
ings devoted to education In the Unit
cd States is $95,545,6S1.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Irregular Regularity.

The Rev. Mr.. Wilgus-'My GOOD
man. do you attend religious serv. rs
every Sabbath VI
Dismal Dawson--"I alluz do when
I'm in jail."-1ndianapolis Journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
"A lfOmesIck BOY.

Does inconsistencies tend to induce a
philosophical view of things? Not in
most cases, but perhaps there are ex-
ceptions. A youngster was sent to
boarding school and did not much
fancy the change. On the second or
third day he wrote home thus: Dear
Father: Life is very short. Let us
spend it together. Your affectionate
son. Christopher. "-Tid-Bits.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Twins In Size, shape md Activity.

Twins In Size, shape md Activity.
That is what those important little or
disorder they may differ in all three par
ticuiarS. Disease usually destroys them
successfully, not simultaneously, and one
may he active while the other is semi para
ly2ed Give to both beautiful impulse,
without exciting them, with Hostetter's
Stomach Bittcrs, which forectalls such
dreadful maludies Us Bright's disease and
diabetes Use the Bitters also for malarial,
bilious, rheumatic, nervous, bowel and
kidney trouble.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Certainly Not.

Ethel--Do you think Uncle Johns
estate will be divided according to law
when he dies? Cousin Tom Gust ad-
mitted to the bar)--Not at ALL drew
his will for him yesterday.-Judge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Valuable Paint Fields.

The largest mineral paint fields in
he country have been discovered 4
Pine plains township, Allegan county.
Mich. The pockets in some instances
over a half-acre and contain paints of
,arious cOlors.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
pcrDlcyitY.

The leading lady seems to have some
thing on hcr mind"
D"Yes, her divorce trial and the matinee
are set for the same hour, and she is Won
aering which she will give to her under
study"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
A Promise.

We won't forget the birthday
OF noble little boy
Till hatchets climb the cherry-trecs
And clap their hands for joy.
Anna NJ. Pratt in School Days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Lanes Family Medicine

Moves the bowels each day. In Or
der to be healthy, this is NECESSARY.
Acts gently on the liver and kidneys.
Cures sick headache. Price 25 and SOC.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Hermit of Hemlock Beach Dead.

Hermit OF HemIoCK beacH Deau'
Ebenezer Chichester, better known
as the Hermit of Hemlock Beach"
lied last week at Amityville, L. I. He
lad previously lived for forty years in
, cave dug in sand dune on Hemlock
Beach. He was IS years of age.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

FITS stoppel free ana permanently cured. No Ats
aftce FIRST day 3 use of DIR. kline's Great Ncrve
Nest0rer. Free So trial bottle and treatise.
EeId to DIX. KLINE, 93l Arch st., Philadelphia, Pa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

Paper gaspipes are coming into use i'll
England for underground purposes. It is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Iroorance Ia Bliss.

Rimple-"Does your wife obey you
az she promised to do at the ATARI
lSimple--''Well, the fact is l never
dared to test her,"-Elmipa News. :
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
4. FEW FACTS.

In italy Where are more theaters II
proportion to the population than In
any other country.
Two wealthy Hebrews OF Bagdad
now own all that remains OF the an.
cient city Of Babylon.
The opal is the only gem that can
not be countcrfeited, It's delicate
tints defy reproduction.
Insurance companies claim that pi-
cycling is more dangerous than trav.
cling either by rail or ship.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
NIeeting Them Even.

"Sorry to hear Of your misfortune, ma
jor."
ives, sir; they beat mo-"
''What caused it?'
"Whisky. sir; they used whisky to beat
me. But III get even with 'em some day.
IYhat'll YOU take2n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
A Good One for Some.

ibid you hear what Brief, the lawyer,
has for his motto?''
mo. WHAT"
where there's will there's q way to
break it'n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Courbinr Leads to Consumption.

Kemps balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
and get Il sample bottle free. Large
bottles o5 and 50 cents. Go at once;
delays are dangerous. Mr
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

fs the Oldest and best It will break up cold quick
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

"A, new piggery in Chicago is the largest
in the world. 1t offers accommodation for
40 ono nios
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

meseekers EXcursi0ns at Hatf Mates
ia the Missouri Pacific railway and
con Mountain Ro,s,"t3y to points in the
est and southyst. Tickets on sale
Tuesdays: February 10th, March ed
and 18th. April 9th and Goth and May
4th and 18th. For descriptive and IL
lustrated pamphlets of the different
states, time and map folders, address
HIsess ownsend, General Passenger
Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

MSeveral Chippewa Indians ID Doug las
S9nty, Wis, are proftably engaged IN
Tying wolves, for which they receive
NJ q head.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

Piso's Cure Cor Consumption is the only
cough medicine used in my housed. c.
Albright, Miflinburg, Pa, Dec. II, '?5.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
BETTY WASHINGTON.
THE ONLY SISTER OF THE
GREAT COMMANDER.
Beautiful Interior Decorations IN Her
Home at Fredericksburg, Done In
Raised StuccO by an English Prisoner
locks Of Vast Proportions.

N the outskirts of
the little town of
F / G d e + icksburg,
Va, stands a house
of peculiar interest
to all Americans.
1t is Kenmore, the
home of George
Washington's only
sister, Betty, which
was built by her
husband. Colonel
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Genuine HulnOr.

Elggles-What is the funniest thingsyou
, Of! - M -
faegles-Tho New England idea q cali
servants ''help"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

It is surprising what a case can be"osa. c
ont by the gossips against man who is not
guilty ,.E E-s0,f! &. -'t -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

A woman who owns a horse and buggy
is great autocrat with other women and
she knows It,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

The Same Thing.
''They say he got into Wall street ut last"
y II hoard it the other way"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

Mrs. Nvinslo>v's soothing Syrup
Forrhiren eetlinc, softens tley nms reduces infan
nation, ai!ays pain, wind collie. Is cen IS bottle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

The mother of mischief is no bigger than
a lnidget's wing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

woman does not consider man per.
feet gentle man unless he apologies pretty
often.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

According to the latest trustworthy sta.
tistics, there 24O, Gov, 900 Catholics In the
world.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

Harry A. Garfield, son of the late presi.
dent is being doomed for mayor of Cleve.
cago.
Mexican typesotters got from G!11ss cents
to 81 day
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Figures on Reduced Traffic.

"Thc statement OF the Illinois commission
hat there has been general reduction Of
passenger business is undoubtedly confirmed
by the statistics. For the whole United States
he number Of passengers carried one mile
Tor each mile Of railroad in 1890 was Is, 7al:
N 1893 it was 6S.572 Though tho number of
passengers carried was less, tho passenger
EAR mileage was greater in 1895 than in 1890,
which, of course. increased the cost per pas
senger. In 1920 the total number Of miles
run by passenger trains in the United States
was 2S5, ,S0i: in 1895 1t was 81, 565,G15. In
1895 the revenues from passenger service in
the United States decreased $33, 103,37S as
compared with 1894, though the figures for
1895 include 2,055. 20 miles Of road more than
in 1891. The foregoing statements, which arc
based upon the most accurate statistics OBJ
tainablc, at this time Indicate: l. That at the
present timc the average fare charged in Iowa
is less than the actual cost Of transporting the
passenger. 9. That within the last three or
four years passenger earnings have decreased
without corresponding decrease In the cost
Of doing the business. Unless changes have
been recently made that have not come to the
notice of the commission the following are the
rates prevailing in the countries named:
Enrland-First class, AZ cents; second, $40
cents: third. cents. France--First class.
cents: second, cents; third, 2 cents. Italy
First class. sc cents; second &c cents; third.
is cents Holland-First class. 3.2 cents;
second, 2G cents; third, 1.6 cents. Belgium
First class, "a cents: second. 1.8 cents; third,
IL cents. Except in England no baggage is
i,J froa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

WHEN bilious or costlve, eat Cascaret
Edy catharic, cure guaranteed, lOc, csc
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

tThe less man talks about grievance
agreater chance that he has one.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19

JUST try u 10c box 0 Cas.arols, candy cathariic,
the finest liver and bowel regulator made
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
NO.TO-BAC FOR FIFTY CENTS,

NO-TO-BAC FOR FIFTY CENTS.
Over 404, OOOcured. Why not let No To Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco.
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81, all druggists.
The deepest mine shaft IN the world is the
Red Jacket. of the Calumet and Hecla, OH
Lake Superior. The depth is four thousand
'eat
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
Receipts and Cost Per Mile.

From the statistics given in the report OF
this commission for 1886 1t appears the aver
age amount received by the railroads doing
business In Iowa for carrying one passenger
one mile during the year was 227 cents. Inc
returns from which these results are OBJ
tained do not include any passengers carried
Tree. The large number OF passengers who
have Travelled uron reductions Of rates as per-
mitted by our statutes-ministcrs Of the Cos
pei, organizations Of our military, excursions
on holidays, special rates to meetings of many
organizations. state and county fairs-are fac-
tors that reduce the average fare TO the
amount above stated. 1t is obvious, there
fore, that the average must always be lower
than the ratio fixed BY law. The character Of
the business renders it impossible to make
any rate that will be absolutely uniform. The
-owa report for 1895 shows only ten roads
which returned the average cost OF carrying
one passenger one mile. The average cost OF
these companies was 2.14 cents This result
is less reliable than If it we're founded upon
returns made by all the roads, which would
probably increase it, In arriving at the cost
Of carrying one passenger one mile, as ABOVE
given, nothing is charged on account OF the
expenses OF the railroads for interest, rents,
taxes and miscellaneous fixed charges, and,
Of course. nothing for dividends on stock.
The passenger traffic should, OF course, bear
its proportion Of these expenses. which con.
stitute part Of the cost Of doing the business.
From statistics compiled by the interstate
commerce commission It appears that to
charge the passenger business of the rali.
roads with its proportionate share OF the liked
charges. not including anything however, on
account Of dividends and crcditing 1t with
| mail and express earnings, would give US as
Ga
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19


CAscARETs stimulate liver, Kidneys and
10 wells. Never sicken, weaken or grippe, 1Qc.
An Atctiisou man who earns IS week
speaks of his ''linen" instead of his shirts.
In several Of the farming district of Nc
braska corn is used as fuel.
England has S. per cent Of the wealth of
the u niied Kingdom.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-02-19
ON IOWA BAIL RATES,
PAS NoER SERVICE AND
RATES COMPARED.
Reply Of the State Railroad Commission
to Inquiries by AsriculturIsts Regard
Ing Average Receipts and Expenses.

Des Moines, 1owa.-Corresponden Chicago
Tmes-Herald.-W. w. Field of Odebolt, pres
ident of tho State Agricultural society, anx-
ious to enlighten Its members on tho merits IT
the railroad question, sought for information
ers on the following points: What is the aver
age rate Of fare in Iowa? What does 1t cost the
railroads to carry . passenger mile? How
rate would be fair on both sides? What is
the opinion Of tho commissioners on the ques
ticn? In reply an open letter has been writ
ten by ". W. Ainsworth, secretary Of tho
commission. saying in part: 1.-The questions
suggested by you have recently been con.
sidercd by tho board Of railroad and ware
house commissioners Of Illinois in response to
an inquiry made by the sta!e grange Of that
state. Its conclusion was that it would be
unwise, unwarranted and unjust to the rail-
road interests Of the state to comply with this
the great trunk lines in Illinois might be able
to stand such reduction, yet the smaller
roads and those which do almost wholly a
local business, and which are now and have
existence, would be most seriously affected
by it. Such action on our part would simply
increase the heavy burdens under which they
are struggling now.
Decrease In Passenger Business.
1T is 4 well-known fact to those who havo
taken the trouble to investigate the amount OF
passenger business done by the railroads III
las been large decrease in the number of
passengers carried. This is due, in our judy
ment, not to the amount charged for such
service. but to the general depression in all
lines Of business, the low prices Of farm
products and the unsettled financial condi-
tons which have had their effect on the pas
senger as well as the freight business. This
question was before us when we revised the
freight schedule In 1895 and the whole ques-
ton was thoroughly considered. We did not
think then, and neither do we feel now, that
In justice to both the public and the railroads
this reduction should be made at this lime.
II the country was prosperous our conclu-
sicns might be different. The statistics In our
Office show that for the last three years. 1894,
1895 and 1896, the average amount charged by
the railroads per passenger per mile is a frac-
ton above cents although the maximum
allowed them was cents. For the reasons
above stated we do not feel that this reduc-
ton should be made by US at this time.
We are also asked to recommend this re-
duction to the legislature. In view Of our
conclusion we do not feel that it would be
consistent for us to do SO.