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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-19
Suddenly Lost HIS Sight.

"A case of temporary blindness far
too serious to be amusing has de-
vcloped in the eyes of Roy Palmer
of oncsville, student III a Burl-
ington business college. He went
home about nine o'clock Monday
evening and sat down to read.
Soon he questioned some Others IN
the room as to the dimness or the
light and few moments later was
unable to see at all. Physicians
were summoned and the boy exam.
ined. The cause of the blindness is
SAID to he nervous affection, which
it IS hoped will pass away after a
little.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-19

Invalid-Oh, doctor, Pm afraid
Pm pretty we'll at deaths door.
Doctor-Don't YOU worry, my
dear sir; We'll pull you thro ugh
Punch.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-19

The Age and Thrice-a-week
World. $I.5o.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-19

People in West Salisbury COM
plain that the wildcats in the swamp
make such Il noise us to keep them
awake at night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-19

While Mr.. and Mrs. Wells of
South Reading were attending Il
concert at Fclchvile recently, fire
was seen bursting from their house.
Neighbors rushed to The >cene, but
having nothing to fight the fire with
except snow the progress of the
flames could not be arrested. The
house was completely destroyed, but
the barns were saved, also the house
hold furniture and contents of the
cellar. "A defective chimney was
the cause of the fire.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-19

not live to serve out the remaining
three of the four years term to
which he was sentenced.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-19

This would be very happy
world if people would always wear
the IMPRESSION they do when they
are having their pictures taken.-
Puck.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-19

Gruffer--Therc's that bankrupt
uncle of mine, coming to stay a
week with me. He gives me the
shivers.
Sharp--Why don't you give him
the shake Flown Topics.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-03-19

FRANK A. WALLER.
Attorney for Petitioner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25

and in that campaign he stood out
against several of the powerful priests
Of the church. At later time, how.
ever, he repented and was once more
taken back to the bosom of the church
The new Utah congressman, being a
Mormon of the Mormons, is firm be-
lever in polygamy, and has written
many high-sounding words in praise
of that peculiar system. He is dig.
nified man and sees only the serious
side of life, as polygamist we'll may
It is said that he admitted having
more than one wife, and if this charge
is proved it is believed that congress
will not permit him to retain his seat
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
VIOLATED TREATY.
Turks Refuse Safe Passage to American
Mathematics.

Missionaries.
BosroN, Nov. 2l.--The American
commissioners for foreign missions re-
ceived cablegram from Harpoot.
eastern Turkey, announcing the safe
arrival there of a party ofmissionaries
to whom the Turkish government re-
fused passports upon their departure
from Constantinople. The journey of
700 miles, nearly 500 of which were
overland from the Black sea, was made
under special escort and protection of
the American and English legations
at the port. The treaties between the
United States and Turkey are said to
be clear upon the point that American
citizens be permitted to travel freely
and reside anywhere in the empire.
The apparent notification of this priv:
ilegc at the present juncturc is under
stood to be an open violation Of the
treaty.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Marseilles is the h uman hair mari

Marseilles is the h uman hair mart.
You can sometimes Judge n mans
ability by the number of relatives he
has to support.
Only one person in fifteen has per-
feet eyes, the large percentage of de-
fectiveness prevailing among fair
haired people.
The Belgian government has offered
a reward of $4,000. for the invention
of a match paste which contains no
phosphorus. The competition is open
to the citizens or subjects of every
nation. .. ..,
The oldest singing-master in the
world is Manuel Garcia, who, at the
age of ninety-four, still gives musical
instruction. He is the only surviving
brother of the famous vocal list,
A little over two months ago Lobolt
Gantzburger, of Reading, Pa, at the
age of ninety-one, began cutting his
third set Of teeth. The seventh new
molar is already in sight, and the old
gentleman is delighted.
Circular or elliptical halos around
the sun indicate violent storms.
especially if the halos are dark in tint
or ola large diameter. Lightning and
magnetic disturbances may also be
expected from these signs. p
A Washington restaurant has this
remarkable sentence displayed in
various parts of its dining room; ANY
incivility or inattention on the part of
employees of this establishment will be
considered favor if reported to the
proprietor"
A novel flower has been found in
the Isthmus of Tehauntepec. In the
morning it is white, when the sun is
at its zenith it is red and at night it is
blue. Considering its old glory colors
it might be annexed as one Of the
national flowers.
The railway and postal officials Of
Belgium have adopted the twenty-four
hour system for railway, telegraph
and postal work. It greatly supplies
time tables, and Is generally con-
venient, a. il clearly does away with
mistakes In t'A n. and p. -"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25

than better. In consulting Mrs. Pink
ham no hesitation need be felt, tho
story is told to woman and is wholly
confidential. Mrs. Pinkham's address
is Lynn, Mass. .she offers sick women
her advice without charge.
Her intimate knowledge Of women's
troubles makes her letter Of advice .
wellspring Of hope, and her wide expert
ence and skill point the way to health.
~ suffered with ovarian trouble for
seven years, and no doctor knew what
was the matter with me. had spells
which would last for two days or more.
1 thought I would try Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. ! have
taken seven bottles of 1t, and am en-.
tirely cured. '-MRs. JOHN FOREMAN, g
N. Woodberry Ave-, Baltimore, Md.
The above letter from Mrs. Foreman
"a only one of thousands.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
WESTWARD HOI
Information for tho Traveller.

Whenever the traveller. tourist or bust.
ness man is westward bound he must not
fail to travel via the Rio Grande West.
ern railway-"Great Salt Lake Route. "
1t is the only transcontinental line pass,
ing directly through Salt Lake city, ana
in addition to the glimpse 1t affords OF
the Temple City. the Great. Salt, Lake
and picturesque Salt Lake and Utah NY. YAK !.
routes through the mountains and the
most magnificent scenery in the world:
The Rio Grande Western railway IL just
as popular in winter as In summer.
On all Pacific Coast tourist tickets
stop-overs are granted at Denyer. Colo
RADIO Springs. Manitou. Leadvlle Glen,
other points OF interest. Double daily
train service and through Pullman and
and San Francisco and Los Angeles.
For illustrated pamphlets descriptive Of
the Great Salt Lake Route" write p.
Copeland, General Agent Owings Build
Ing, Chicago, or F. A. Wadleigh. General
Passenger Agent. Salt Lake City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
REPUBLICAN, COLLEGE CLUBS
University Of Michigan Man
Elected President.
THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Plsnks Of tho Party on tho Tarin aud
Monetary Question: IndorsedNext
Meeting to He Hold at PHILADELPHIA
In 1900. ,5,-

The American League OF Republican
College Clubs adopted resolutions in
dorsing monetary reform legislation,
upholding the republican planks on the
tarih and money questions, indorsing
the administration of President Nc
kinley and commencing the work of
Secretary of War Alger. Arnold L..
Davis, University of Michigan. was
chosen president. The next meeting
will be held in Philadelphia 1900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Sees Britain's UndOinc.

PARIS, Nov. 2l.-Rappel, in threat
ening Great Britain with French hos
tility in the future, says: ''The blum
ders of Great Britain in the Fashoda
question have irritated Europe and
excited the appetite of the United
States. England and America can
scarcely continue to agree. Canada is
very tempting after Cuba. and then
Jamaica, British Gninia and the cape.
A decade hence Great Britain will be
caught between Europe and the
United States and that day will be
Great Britain's death"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
sHARkEY DEFEATS CoRBETT.

Ex-ChamPion Loses Pu9ilistic Contest
ON . Foul.
James ]. Corbett, erstwhile champion
Of the heavyweight class, met his sec,
ond defeat at the Lenox Athletic club,
New York. This time it was Thomas
Sharkey, the sailor. Corbett's second
defeat came about through technical
ity during the ninth round. his second,
Con" McVey, rushing into the ring,
contrary to the rules and despite the
endeavors of Police Inspector Nc
Laughlin. Previous to this time Shar-
key had clearly outfought his famous
opponent. Referee Honest John" KEEL
ly, after awarding the fight to the
sailor on the technicality followed his
announcement UP Immediately by an
other announcement that all bets were
off. the act of Corhett's second SEEM
ing to him to be clearly premeditated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
SUFFRAGE DEFEATED.
South Dakota Decides Against WomeI
Votes.

South Dakota Decides Against Women
Votes.
SIOUX FAILS, S. d.. Nov. 23.-Returns
from thirty-seven counties show total
vote in favor of woman suffrage of 49,.
$50 against 1G,99a against. The mai
cations are that the present majority
of 3,433 against the amendment will be
increased rather than diminished by
the complete returns. On the proposed
amendment for state control of the
manufacture and sale of liquors, the
vote is very close. These same thirty
seven counties show q vote of 15,94s
for the amendment, and of 15,425
against it. The present majority OF
523 may be wiped out by fuller returns.
or it may be increased. The initiative
and referendum has carried by tro.
mendous majority.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25

Brigham H. Roberts, the Mormon
congressman, who may be expelled
from the house of representatives be-
cause he practices polygamy, is a
great church leader, a missionary, a
president of elders and the leading ex-
FOUNDER of theology as taught by the
Book of Mormon. Mr.. Roberts is not
a politician. He stands for all that
is orthodox in Utah. His first politi-
cal work was done seven years ago,
when, with many others of his kind,
he was drawn into the whirl of fight
in the church itself. In 1895 he was
the democratic candidate for congress
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Senator HOar Sees Danger.

Senator Hoar in an interview said:
MY opinion is that If the United States
acquires the Philippine islands to gov
ern them as a subject or vassal state
the destruction of the American repub-
lie will date from the administration of
William Mckinley"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
sAfraid Of American MonOnOlv.

The annexa.4on of the Philippines,
Cuba and Porto Rico is greatly fear
ed by Germans interested in the SUI
gar industry. 1t is feared that the
American sugar monopoly will be
able to effect the entire exclusion Of
German beet sugar,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
There ID . Class of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAlN-O, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with.
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over one.
fourth as much. Children may drink
it with great benefit. Is cents and 25
cents per package. Try it. Ask for
GRAIN.O
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25

sits wonderful, said the credulous
man, simply marvellous"
"Have you been to see that fortune
teller again?' , rs
Eyes" .,..,'',
Don't you think most Of those PEG.
pie are animated by purely merce nary
motives?" .T @ ia, Isl.
"This one isn't. Just think Of his
being willing to 60 telling fortunes at
81 apiece when he could give himself =
tip on a horse race or ., lottery draw.
ing and get everlastingly rich inside
Of twenty four hours" ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
General Wheeler was the youngest
\ mar, in the confederate army to attain
the rank Of lieutenant general. He
was %. 4Et

Up to the presen says the Paris Pc.
/ tit journal. over 81. 600, 900 francs has
been expended on the Dreyfds case and
the same paper (anti- Drey fus) adds that
much of this sum has been supplied
from England.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Do You Want to Live

In a fine. mild and healthy climate,
where cyclones and billiards. are un-
known, where good, rich lands can be
bought at low prices, near cheap trans
portation and with educational and
industrial advantages? Homeseekers'
excursions to Virginia via the big
Four Route" and the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway. Write for descriptive
book of Virginia, list Of farms for
sale. excursion rates, dates. time-cards,
etc. J. G. Tucker. G. N. A.. 234 Clark
street, Chicago, III. &c.. g.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
German Steamer Ii Safe.

1t is announced in dispatch from
Lloyds agent at bremen that the
steamer Coblenz of the North Ger
man Lloyd Steamship company, about
whose safety fears had been enter
tanned arrived safely at OpOrto.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Must Yield to America.

President Mckinley has directed in
structions to Gen. Otis at Manila to
send enough troops to the islands Of
Panay and Negroes to subdue the in
surgents if necessary and protect life
and property.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Injured During a Fire.

A fire in the pork packing establish
ment of John P. Squire & Co. at East
Cambridge resulted in serious injury
to eleven men, four of whom may die,
and property loss estimated at $780,
000
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Convicts Attempt to Escape.

There was desperate attempt made
by two conyicts to escape from the
penitentiary at Columbus, Ohio, as a
result OF which Guard Charles D. Lau-
terbach Of Mount Vernon was shot and
killed, while Convicts O'Neil and At
kinson received injuries Of serious
nature.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Fiiipplnos Ask for Damages.

A number of prominent Fllipinos
are en- route to Washington, to pre-
sent large claims for damages before
the president and cabinet for valua-
bic property owned by the Filipinos
destroyed by the American troops.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
True Bill Against Quay.

The grand jury at Philadelphia found
true bill against Senator NJ. S. Quay,
R. R. Quay (the senator's SOM, and ex-
State Treasurer Benjamin J. Haywood,
charged with conspiracy in connection
with an alleged misuse of state funds
deposited in the Peoples bank.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
First tn Enter Havana.

The First battalion of the Second
United States volunteer engineers will
be the first American troops to enter
Havana, sent from the United States.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
At tho Shrine OF Taste

"Do tell me, Eta! Isittrue? They
say your engagement with Mr.. Smith
is off," ...
1T is true. 1t was broken off at my
request. His name would not hyphen !.
ate we'll with mine. Think how Eta
Black. Smith would sound!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
~. a = .r,c.n Roy,. tl,.hIp.

Every American hopes our school
boys will succeed in their efforts to
raise $4,000, 900 to be used in building
battleship. 1t costs great sums to
build warship, but you can build up
your health with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters at small expense. Thisremedy
is for all stomach, liver and bowel
disorders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Rains Stop Prairie Fire.

The most disastrous prairie fire that
ever ravaged the Indian territory has
been brought to an abrupt stop by
heavy rains. 1t is estimated that prop
erty valued at S25O,0O0 has been de-
strOyed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
MORE FIGHTING AT PANA.
Five Hundred Shots Exchanged Retween
Black and White Miners.

Black and White Miners.
PANA, H., Nov. 1s.-Two battles
were fought this afternoon between
union white miners and negroes in
Springside. The first battle was start
ed by an unknown negro firing upon
Woolcy Pope, striker, who was in
front of Alderman George Cravens' res
idence, convcrsing with Mr.. Cravens'
wife. Pope was unarmed, but ran to
his home and secured a Winchester.
Returning, he opened fire on the negro.
Pope was reinforced by several union
miners, and the negro. after falling
twice beneath the rain of bullets, was
driven into an adjacent cornfield, where
he sought shelter. Troop b, of Bloom
ington, turned out Immediately with
a Calling gun, but the firing had ceased.
The second battle broke ont in the
same section of the city thirty minutes
after the first encounter. The negro
driven into the cornfeld made his way
to the Springside stockades. from
whence later came an army of blacks,
armed with Winchesters. They i'm
mediately opened fire upon a body of
strikers. Their aim was high, and the
strikers, dropping to the ground, began
steady fire upon the negroes, who
soon retrcated to the stockades Fully
five hun ed shots were exchanged,
but with what effect could not be as
certained
PANA, ILL.,, Nov. 19.-Three Skin
nishes took place during the day and
evening. Chief Deputy Sidney Watts
was shot while on his way to Spring.
side mines. A bullet tore one of his
arms off and he barely escaped with
his life. Watts was driving to the
colliery to put on an extra force OF
deputies, fearing an outbreak. AS he
passed store in Cedar street a volley
OF shots was fired. Watts endeavored
to return the fire. Rioting continues
The inhabitants are terrorized. Gov
ernor Tanner has been appealed TO fol
more troops. Martial law will prob
ably be declared and all arms
confiscatcd.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Extra Session Is Probable.

Many influences are at work to for e
an extra session of congress ne 1t
spring. There is difference of opin-
ion among public men, but the MAORI
ty appear to think a special Session
cannot be avoided.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25

Three Passengers Seriously Injured.
A fast passenger train on the Gin
cinnati, Hamilton G. Dayton crashed
into the rear end of freight near To-
ledo, Ohio. Three persons on the pas
senger train were seriously injured.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25

The French minister Of agriculture
has sent two commissioners to this
country to study the American ma.
chinery used in the manufacture of
-four, and to ascertain its price and the
cost Of its transportation to France. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
VIII Raise Spanish Sims.

Admiral Dewey will raise three fine
Spanish warships sunk by his own
guns in Manila bay. The cost of rails
ing the ships and putting them in thor
ough repair will be $500,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Will Settle Cuban bonds.

Premier Sagasta declares that in the
event of Cuban insolvency Spain, as
the guarantor of the Cuban debt, would
endeavor to make some arrangement
with the Cuban bondholders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
nafe at Last Fixed.

Notice has been received from the
Spanish evacuation commissioners that
it will be possible to turn the city OF
Havana over to the military authorl-
ties of the United States by Dec. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Call our Terms Generous.

The London papers concede the gen.
crosby of the offers Of the United
States peace commissioners and ex-
press the opinion that Spain would be
foolish to reject them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Would Welcome American Fleet.

In consequence of rumors that an
American squadron of warships is to
visit Portsmouth, england, the may
or Of that place has written to the
United States embassy promising to
give the Americans a cordial welcome,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Glass Plants In OperatiOn

All the window glass plants in the
country are in operation, the result Of
an agreement between the manufac-
turers' and workers national wage
committees. About 10000 men go to
work .,..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25

The death in Louisville, Ky, ofWil.
liam II. Watkins recalls the fact that
he was the youngest. volunteer in the
confederate army during the civil war.
He enlisted Mt the age OF IA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
naofh ~ Gen. Rios.

News has been received at Madrid
that Gen. Rios, governor of the Wis
ayas islands, has been killed by the
Tapalos at IloilO. t.s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
AGAINST His PrlnsipI,.

Against His Principles.
"Why did that Kentucky capitalist
withdraw from the company just as 1t
began to pay big dividends?'
"The directors decided to water the
stock and he couldn't stand it."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Bishop Spalding Very Ill.

Right Rev. John Lancaster Spalding,
bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese
of Peoria, ILL.,, is seriously i'll with a
cold, bordering on pneumonia. 49,. --
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
First Troops Start for Havana.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Nov. 23.-The first
battalion of the Second United States
volunteer engineers left Savannah by
the Plant System for Port Tampa, and
will sail from there to Havana. These
will be the first troops sent from the
United States to Havana.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
An Exploded Theory.

Jaggles-It is remarkable that a
minister could go and get evidence
against those gamblers.
Waggles-It is, indeed, for gamblers
are supposed to know good thing
when they see it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
Condition of Kansas Banks.

Bank Commissioner Breidenthal has
issued his biennial report, showing
that the resources of Kansas state and
nrivate banks are over $31,O00,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-25
A Forecast.

"Della is going to be married in the
spring."
"How do you know?'' .
II heard her say she was going to
wear her old cloak all winter"