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The Press., 1898-12-15
THE ACTIVE PRINCIPLES.

In the science of medicine many discov- cries have been made whereby the active prin- cipies of important drugs have been obtained. It has been demonstrated time and again how much better it is to take the curative proper ties in c concentrated form. The latest and most important of such discoveries is that of Vinol, in which is found the active curative principles of the cod's liver. Best of all Vinol is delicious to the taste.
 MT. E. W. Thompson, well known chemist of New Britain, speaks of Vinol in the follow ing manner:-
 "I have found that Vinol does stand in the same relation to cod liver oil as Quinine does to Cinchona Bark, Morphine to Opium, Atrophene to Belladonna, and numerous other of the active principles to the old and cumbersome form of drugs"
 It is just because we can now administer these very valuable remedial features for which cod liver oil was always famous, in this concentrated and delicious form, that people will never cease to be thankful for the discovery of Vinol. Yours very truly.
 A. c. EATON.
 Special vinol representative.
The Press., 1898-12-15
The Anvil Eird. .

At dusk in the wilds of the gloomy Brazilian forest you will think it strange to hear the clink of a hammer on an anvil. You would imagine that you were approaching some settlement, and the picture of the ruddy glow of the forge would come up before your eyes.
 But if your guide were a native, he would tell you that the sound was made by a campanero, as they call it, al- though to foreigners it is known as the anvil bird.
 This bird is little larger than a thrush. The plumage is perfectly white, the eyes are a pale gray color, and the naked throat and skin around the eyes are of a fine bright green, while its more northerly relative is orange and black, very much like our oriole.
 It is generally ill the early part of the day that the campanero sends forth the wonderful note that can be heard at a distance of three miles. Marvellous in- deed must be the mechanism of the vo- cal organs of so small bird to produce so tIrreachiug note, but there is no dcult of the fact for many travellers have heard the strange sound uttered by the bird when perched on the top most braLch of some withered tree. - Our Animal Friends.
 HE FOOLED THE SURGEONS. All doc- tors fold Renick Hamilton of West Jef- fersNn, O., after suffering IS months from Rectal Fistula, he would die unless 8 costly operation was performed; but he cured himself with five boxes Bucklen's Arnica Salve, the surest Pile cure on Earth, and the best Salve in the World 25 cents a box. Sold by A. c. Eaton. Druggist.
The Press., 1898-12-15
4 Sure Cure.

five cured my husband s insomnia. |"
 How did you do it:''
 "Pretended l was ill, and the doctor left medicine which Henry was to give me every half hour all night long. "- Vanity Fair
The Press., 1898-12-15
In Use.

Mamma (at the breakfast table)- You always ought to use your napkin. Georgie.
 Georgie-I am usin it, mamma. I've got the dog tied to the leg of the table with it.-ChicaQo Tribune.
The Press., 1898-12-15
Dr. Humphreys

Specifies act directly upon the disease, without exciting disorder in other parts of the system. They Cure the Sick. wo. CURES PRICES. 1-Fevera. Compositions. Innammations. .20 n-WOrms. Worm Fever. Worm Colic... .25 9-TeethIng. Colic. Crying, ,wakefulness .25 A-DaarrheR. of Children or Adults. .25 5-DysenterY, oripings. Bilious Colic... .25 6-ChOlerA. Cholera Morbus, Vomiting. .25 T-COughn. Colds, Bronchitis. ,.......... .2J A-NeuraIRia. ToothAcho, Faceaehe ..,.. .25 0-Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. .25 10-DVspepnIa. Indigestion, Weak Stomach. .25 11-Suppressed or Painful Periods .25 12-Whites. Too Profuse Periods ........ .25 19-CFonp, LAFynEitls. Hoarseness...... .25 IA-Galt Rheum. Erysipelas, Eruptions .25 IM-RhsumAt tism. Rheumatic Pains. ..... .25 IS-Malarin. Chilis, Fever and Ague ... .25 lT-Piles. External or Internal ........... .25 1@-Ophthalmia. Weak or InnAmed Eyes .25 lW-CMtarrh. Influenza. Cold in the Head .25 1O-WhoOplng-COugh, ................. .25 9I-AsthmA. Difficult Breathing .,.....,. .25 02-Ear Discharge. Earacho. .25 0J-seroFuIA. swellings and Ulcers...... .25 aA-GeneraI Debility. weakness........ .25 0H-DrOpsY, Fluid Accommodations. .25 1@-Ssa-sIckneas. Nausea, Vomiting .25 2T-KidnsY Diseases s...,.................. .30 2s-NeEvOus Debility. ..................,1.O .OO 20-sOrs Mouth. or Canksr. ............... .25 3O-UrInarY Weakness. wetting Bed. .25 31-PnInfuI Menses. Pruritus. ........,.. .25 5a-Dlseases Of the Heart, Palpitations. I % 11-EpIIepsY. St. vitus' Dance ............1 co aA-sOre Throat. QuInsY. Diphtheria. .25 1B-ChrOnic CongestlOns. Headaches. .25 TT-GFip. Hay Fever r................... ..... .25
 Dr. Humphreys' Manual of all Diseases Rt your DruRRista or Mailed Free.
 Sold by druggists, or sent on receipt. or price. Humphrey Med. Co, Cor. William John Sts., Now York
The Press., 1898-12-15
HORSES S'ACTiCNS BATTLl
Some Keep Their Heads In the Mad Rush
 Some Lose Them.

Some Keep Their Heads Tn the Mad Rush;
 some Lose Them.
 A man seldom cries out when hit in the turmoil of battle It is the same with horse. Five troopers out of six, when struck by bullet. are out of their saddles within minute If hit in the breast CT shoulder, up go their hands and they get heavy fall; if in the leg or foot or arm, they fall forward and roll off. But even with foot cut of by jagged piece of shell horse will not drop. 1t is only when shot through the head or heart that be comes down He may be fatally wounded, but he hobbies out of the fight to right or left and stands with dropping head until loss of blood brings him down. The horse that loses his rider and is un- wounded himself will continue to run with his set of fours until some move ment throws him out. Then he goes galloping here and there, neighing with fear and alarm, but will not leave the field. In his racing about he may get among the dead and wounded, but he will dodge them, if possible, and in any case leap over them. When he has come upon three or four other riderless steeds, they ''falI in" and keep together, as if for mutual protection, and the rally" on the bugle may bring the whole of them into the ranks in body
 horse which has passed through a battle unwounded is fretful. sulky and pervous-the same as lnan-for the next three or four days. His first battle is also the making or unmaking of him as warhorse. If the nervous tension has been too great, he will become a bolter in the face of danger, and there by become a danger in himself If the test has not been beyond him, he will go into the next fight with head held high and hecks of foam blowing from his mouth as he thunders over the earth. Washington Post.
The Press., 1898-12-15
Bismarck's Ancesto

It is stated that the Bismarcks first made their appearance ill Brandenburg as cloth merchants. In 1430 or there about it is believed that one Claus Bis marok advanced sum of money to the Margrave Ludwig, which was secured upon t!:e customs of his native town The citizens, however, rebelling against this arrangement the margrave assign ed to Claus Bismarck the lief of Burg stall, and it was in this manner that the nobility of the family began. In the middle of the sixteenth century the Bis marcks came under the sway of the Hohenzollerns, to whom they have ever remained faithful vassals. Globe.
The Press., 1898-12-15

Profanity is forbidden by both th, army and the navy regulations of th' United States
The Press., 1898-12-15

Fifty years ago Austria had seven cities with more than 20. 900 inhabi. tants Today there are 32.
The Press., 1898-12-15

The average age at which wor marry in civilized countries is 23 years.
The Press., 1898-12-15
CHRISTMAS CHEER.

CHRISTMAS CHEER. At Christmas play and make good cheer. For Christmas comes but once year.
 -Tusser. Be merry all. be merry aIli With holly dress the festive hall: Prepare the song, the feast, the ball To welcome merry Christmas.
 W. R. Spencer. It is the Christmas time: And up and down 'twixt heaven and earth,
 In the glorious grief and solemn mirth. The shining angels climb.
 ID. M. Mulock. The time draws near the birth of Christ : The moon is hid; the night Is still; The Christmas bells from hill to hill Answer each other fin the mist.
 -Tennyson. Heap on more wood! the wind Is dull. But let it whistle as 1t will Wen keep one Christmas merry stIll.
 Sir Walter Scott. This is the time when the very old man Leaps back to the days of youth; When brows and eyes wear no disguise. But flush and gleam with truth. oh, then is the time when the soul exults And seems right heavenward turning; When we love and bless the hand we press
 When the Christmas log Is burning!
 Cook. We speak of a merry Christmas And many a happy New Year. But each in his heart is thinking Of those that are not here.
 -Longfellow. They who do their souls no wrong. But keep at eve the faith of morn, Shall daily hear the angel song, '"Today the Prince of Peace is born"'
 James Russell Lowell.
The Press., 1898-12-15

No RIGHT TO UGLINEss.- woman who Is lovely in face, form and temper will always have friends, but one who would be attractive must keep her health If she is weak. sickly and all run down, she will be nervous and irritable. If she has constipation or kidney trouble, her impure blood will cause pimples, blotch- es, skin eruptions and a uretched com- plexion. Electric BitteIs Is the best med icine fin the world to regulate stomach, liver and kidneys, and to purify the blood. It gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth, velvety skin, rich complexion. It will make a good-looking, charming woman of a rundown invalid Only 5C cents. 2
 Sold by A. c. Eaton, Druggist.
The Press., 1898-12-15

You're not going to sell papers any moIe," said her uncle, as they crossed the street to his hotel. "And now for a merry Christmas. It won't be possible to do anything about clothes today, " with rneful look at Maggie's gar ments, "but we'll do something nice anyway. What hospital did you say your mother was atf'' "St. Luke's," answered Maggie, smiling as happily as though the griefs of the morning had never troubled her. "Are you going to see her too9"
 "Yes," said Uncle Jack, smiling down at the eager face, "we're going there right away, but we'll stop and buy some flowers first."
 And they set forth, only to find dis appointment awaiting them at the hos pital. Mrs. Brownell had left the hos. pital that morning in the care of a strange gentleman who had brought a carriage for her.
 "Was it Uncle Stewart?'' asked Mag gie, and the kindly girl hesitated be- fore replying, catching the busy nurse as she turned away.
 "Uncle stewart i'' she said at length "The old gentleman who came here with her and sometimes brings the lit tie girl: No, it was 8 much younger man."
 '.Did mamma know him?'' asked Maggie, with shade of sadness darken- ing her expressive face in a manner which did not escape her uncle's notice, and again the good natured nurse staid her steps to reply.
 "Yes,' she said, with pleasant, if nasty, smile, "she was delighted to see him and went with him at once. ]"
 Maggie turned away sadly, tear falling on her shabby frock, and she did not refuse the comforting pressure of her uncle's hand as they walked down the long ward together. "Let's 20 to Sweetie." suggested her
The Press., 1898-12-15

They who do their souls no wrong. But keep at eve the faith of morn, Shall daily hear the angel song, To-day the Prince of Peace is born!"
 James Russell Lowell.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
GLEAN!NCs FROM STATISTICS.

Ten per cent of the women and one
per cent of the men marry between Is
and 20. In the total population the
proportion of divorced to married per-
sons is about one in 100.
The total wealth of the United States
that is, the value of the property Oh
the people and government, was ST.
136,00o,000 in 1850. Since then 1t has
increased to s65, 037 100000. The wealth
per capita was $3OS in 1850. 1t is no"
sl,036.
The size of the average family since
1850 has diminished from little over
five and 4 half persons to little less
than five. People in the southern
states have the largest number o. chill
dren, while in New England TIE taml-
lies are smallest
Nearly one-third of the church-goer
OF the United States are Roman Cath-
olics. Considerably more than one
fifth are Methodists. More than one
sixth are Baptists. One church-goef
in sixteen is Presbyterian and one III
seventeen a Lutheran.
New York is the richest state, being
worth more than $S.50O,000, 900. PENN
sylvania comes next with near $7,0O0,'
600, 1000, and Illinois is third. with over
$4,000. 100000. Nearly two-thirds OK
the total wealth of the country is IN
real estate and improvements.
Thirteen oft Of every 10000 people
in the United States are in PRISON. Sew
cnteen out of every 10000 are insane
the number being divided almost
equally between the sexes. The ten
| dency to insanity is greatest among the
Irish. It is least among the Canadians.
Consumption kills nearly IL per cent
Of the people of the United States soon
or or later. Pneumonia is the COM
plant next most fatal, carrying oil
! nearly per cent. Diarrhoeal diseases
destroy SIS per cent, and diphtheria
and Group account for per cent more
| Of the deaths.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
FOR MY LADY.

Colored velvets in ruby and royal
blue are much used for the long man
ties this fall. Jet embroideries and
narrow bands OF fur are worn where
founces OF fur are considered too ex-
pensive.
A boa of shot pale green and white
taffetas was made of small, equally
stitched plaits placed in circles and ar
ranged with a large bow composed OF
two hoops on each side, finished off by
frilled points, half-handkerchief fash
ion.
White is the most popular color
abroad and most Of the smart gowns
are made of white goods. In the first
place, they are expensive because they
soil, and in the next, they are always
pretty, so their popularity is unques-
toned.
The blouse will be replaced by a
tight-ftting bodice of rich brocade,
ending in what can hardly be called
basque a few inches below the waist
line. This bodice opens in a narrow
v to show the inevitable white neck
arrangements and fastens with rather
large artistic buttons at the front or
side.
We shall see tartan taffetas on the
list of autumn wearables and silk
fringes in all sorts of color combina-
tions with which to trim our gowns.
Poplin, or tabbinet, as our great-aunts
we're accustomed to call it, is also in
the bill, and the princess dress, dished
up la Louise Seize, is to be once
more foisted on our figures.
One of the newest notions of the mo-
nlent is the Talien gown, which Nine.
Bernrardt has favored on the stage. 1t
is intended for evening wear and must
of necessity be made Of some soft ma
terial and have ruche OF artificial
flowers at the hem; the bodice and the
whole character Of the dress is in
spired by the fashions OF the period
when Nine, Talien was a parsonage
much regarded in the scheme of life.
In England it is generally white silk
muslin that is covered with black lace
!ncrustation, but in Paris they are ap-
piled to the same material in all the
most delicate shades.
It is calculated that the men and
women of today are nearly two inches
taller than their ancestors.
German postoffice employees are not
permitted to marry without the spe-
cial permission of tee government.
A horse will eat in year nine times
his own weight, COW nine times, an
OK six times, and a sheep six times.
In Switzerland milk maid or man
gets better wages if gifted with a good
voice, because it is said that a COW
will yield one-fifth mole milk when
soothed by a pleasing melody during
the process Of milking.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
THE MAJORS EXPERIENCE.
From the Detroit Free Press,

Ono Of tho staunchest supporters OF the
doep-water way from the Great Lakes to-
tho ocean il Major A. e. Bishop, Of 7ls
Third AYES, Detroit, q, civil engineer Of
wide experience and considerable promi
nence in his profession. He was assistant
engineer On tho Hudson River Railroad in
1880 and has since conducted large engin
eering operations. He has been located in
Detroit since 1916. and has a large acquain.
lance among the business men and citizens
Of this city. 5 d.
Two years ago, for the first time, Major
Bishop was In the hospital. For two month,
he had tho hest Of medical attendance but
when he wos discharged he was not like the
Major Bishop o: old. When asked regard
ing his health, he said: "When had my
last spell Of sickness and came out Of the
hospital was . sorry sight, could not
gain my strength, and could not walk over
q block for several weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
II noticed some

II uOuC0U, some
articles in the
n 9 Wrappers re-
Eerding DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills
fo- Pale People.
W hich convinced
nc that they were
worth trying and
boughttwo boxes.
I0idnot take them
for my complex
j on ut for
strength. After
using thcm l f.lt
better. and know
they did me worlds
Of go.l. l a..
pleased to recoru-
mend them to in
-1,I- ,,,L -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
Troops En- Route for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1J-The stea m
.r Senator sailed for Manil" with sou
soldiers on board. All of the steam
whistles on the water front saluted the
vessel as she passed down the bay to-
ward the ocean and thousands of peo-
pie waved adieux from the docks. The
Third battalion of the Iwenty-thira
infantry, the Oregon recruits and Bat
terry D, of the California heavy artil'
iery, were the troops on board
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
ChanRed.

Watts III see they intend to retain
! the name Of that Spanish ship Hobson
raised" u.
.potts-"They may intend to, but it
will not be retained. The people of
this great and glorious country will
change it from Mareea to Marya."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
Our Treatment of Span,sh ro,t,r.,

Never before in history was there a
case where defeated and captive en-
emy received such generous treatment
az we gave the Spaniards. Equally as
toalshing are the cures brought about
oy Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Never
mas there been SO successful q medi.
cine for stomach and liver disorders
like dyspepsia. indigestion, biliousness
and CONSTIPATION.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
VIII Assupe Municipal Debts.

New York, Oct. 2O.--The Worlds
Washington special says: 1.-The United
States will accept the Indebtedness Of
the Cuban municipalities, but will not
agree to pay or guarantee any portion
of the general Cuban debt. This state
mcnt was made to World correSpon-
dent by the highest authority in WASH
ington at this time. There can be no
doubt as to it's correctness
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
Ii Hung chang in High Favor.

VANCOUVER, i. c., Oct. 2O.-News-
papers received here by the steamer
Empress of Japan. from Hong Kong
and Yokohama. publish the amazing
statement that III Hung Chang and the
Dowager Empress of China have been
secretly married.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

DEAR EDIrOn:-lf you know Of u solicitor or cnn-
vasser in your city or elsewhere. especially man
who has solicited for subscriptions insurance. nur
scry stock, books or tailoring, or q man who can
sell goods you will confer favor by telling him to
correspond with II you will insert this notice
IN your paper and such parties will cut this notice
out and mail TO us, VIC may be able to furnish
:hem a good position in their own and adjoining
counties. Address,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
A Reflection on Her watch.

Mr.. Batchelor-No; I'm never late at
the theater, even when accompanied
by woman.
Miss Waite-How do you manage it?
Mr.. Ratchelor-I have her watch
regulated and delivered to her the
afternoon of the engagements.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
slend der supper,

"I'm willing to stand on my merits"
exclaimed Willie Washington.
Miss Cayenne looked Mt him thought.
fully and then exclaimed: "Mr.
Wilmington, have Won ever had any
experience as . tight.rope walker2"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

tonic t. build up shattered constitution.
"a. G. 81 II p."
Subscribed and sworn to iefore me this
eighth day Of January, 1879.
ROBERT +. HULL, JR., Notary Public.
The pure, powerful vegetable ingredients
in DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
supply the antiiore for poisonous matter in
the blood and add those elements needed to
build up body and brains. Many diseases
Tong supposed by the medical profession to
be incurable have succumbed to the potent
influence OF these pills. They can be taken
by young or old, being harmless in their
nature, ) ct powerful in eliminating disease.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

Last year the United States exported
3G6 locomotives, valued at about 49,
100000; sewing machines to the value
OF S:.5oo,o00, and typewriters worth
81. $780, OO
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

The natives of China are much i'm
pressed with American sewing ma
chimes, and American firms recently
sent shipment to Bangkok, valued at
$4,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

Dent Tobacco Spit and Smoke four Life Away.
magnetic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take
No-To-B BAG, the wonder worker, that makes
weak men strong. All druggists, soc or ST.
Cure guaranteed. Booklet and sample free.
Address Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or
New York
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
WOndorlne WHY Sha nid

"Woman, when YOU married me, you
got wonder!"
Eyes, and I have been wondering
ever SINCE"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money II it fails 20 cure.
.9c. Tho genuine has L. i Q. on each tablet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

The largest sewing machine in the
world is in operation in Leeds, Eng.
laad. 1t weighs $500 pounds and sews
cotton betting,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

The best pineapples grow in eastern
Cuba. They are very easy to cult
vate. only little capital is required, and
previous experience is not absolutely
necessary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

EdusHte YOnr Bowels with Cascaret9
Candy Cathartc. cure constipation forever. 100
sc. II G. Z. &. full dru gg is und money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

The grave Of an unmarried woman,
in Turkey. is often indicated by rose
carved in stone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

Life insurance companies reject about
thrce.fourths of the applicants who
have been gymnasts, because it has
been found that most of them have
strained their hearts by excessive ex-
ercise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

A check received by Boston bank
had on it, instead of the regular two
cent revenue stamp, two one-ccnt pos
tapc due stamps
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

know that my life was saved by Piso's
Cure for Consumption.-John A. Miller,
Au Sable, Michigan, April 81, 1895.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21

In New York Guy there are private
charitable institutions which repre-
sent real estate valuation of
$40 600 OOO
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-10-21
I Il HANGS
On -

II it was only health, We
. might let it cling.
But it is a cough. One cold
no sooner passes of before
another comes. But it's the
same old cough all the time.
And it's the same old story,
too. There Is first the cold,
then the cough, then pneu-
;nonia Or consumption with the
long sickness, and life tremb.
ling in the balance.