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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
51aguely, and with q sharp

say E &SSsssy gf Eta.R 3D.. ~
'Oh, yes, of course!" agrees Ruby
eagerly; then after moment she con-
tinues slowly, However trustworthy
servants may be, they can't under
stand everything"
do you mean that the children are
in any way neglected." he asks
quickly.
"Oh dear, mol" laughs Ruby, with
playful head-shake. II am sure their
nurse is most attentive from all &C.
counts-but you ought not, for in
stance, to allow her to choose their
clothes. OF course she has no idea
how to dress them-how should she,
poor woman!"
They seem very sensibly clothed to
me-" answers Robert Champley, but
in rather a dubious tone-in fact a
tone open to conviction. GAS long as
they are warm and comfortable, the
cut isn't of much Importance"
But, my dear Mr.. Champley, how
can poor Meg be comfortable in dress
that allows Of no free play Of the
limbs? Children ought never to be
hampered by their clothing"
us Meg hampered?"
almost tortured, I should think, in
her last dress. AS for Bob, he ought
to be dressed sailor fashion now"
Dear me-what am l to do?" asks
Robert Champley, half-mocking, half
in earnest.
II tell you what" says Ruby sudden
ly-"I will make clothes for each Of
them as pattern. Now please don't
protest-it will only be like the fun
of dressing dolls to me-"
OF course Mr.. Champley does pro-
test, but, as usual, he protests in vain;
and when he takes his departure from
the Wilderness that evening he finds
himself weighed down by one more
obligation to Ruby Widen. AS for
Ruby, she is in great spirits-the only
thing which troubles her in the matter
is her total incapacity either to cut out
or to make the clothes in question, see
ing that in reality she knows far less
how children should be dressed than
the nurse whose tastes she has been
criticising.
(To be Continued)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
(To be Continued.)
TORPEDO BOAT TRACED
A Sad Illustration of the Danger of
This Service.

"
This Service.
The Union squadron investing
Charleston during the civil war was
drawing closer and closer to the DOOM
ed place. One of the warships that lay
closest inshore was the Housatonic,
and that vessel was selected as the
torpedo boats victim. The Portland
Transcript tells the tragic story: The
evening of Feb. II, 1865, closed in raw
and foggy. At o'clock Capt. Corison
gave the command and the boat drop
ped down the river. AS the clocks
were striking the half hour in the city
the little craft pulled over the bar.
Noiselessly she glided through the
water, guided by the lights on the
Housatonic, for which she headed. So
heavy was the fog that she escaped
the notice of the sentries. At quar-
ter to nine she lay directly in front
of the Housatonic, at distance OF five
hundred yards. She was running faster
now, and little farther on she began
to submerge. Two hundred yards more
and she disappeared. Five minutes
later there was a dull roar, and the
water around the Housatonic boiled
like a caldron. The noble ship gave
mighty upward heave and then be-
gan to settle. Ensign Hazleton and
four sailors who were below persisted,
but fortunately for the rest of the crew
the water was shallow and they saved
themselves by climbing into the rig
cling. The vessel was total loss, but
the submarine torpedo boat was no.
where to be found. Two years after
the war, when the wreckage was being
removed from Charleston harbor, the
Housatonic was raised. In her hull
there was a CHASTITY wound inflicted
by the torpedo, and in that hole was
the torpedo boat with every man on
board still at his post, where he had
died years before. The little boat had
torn big hole in the cruiser. through
which the water had poured in such a
volume that the torpedo boat was
drawn into it. And there it's crew died
of suffocation, in the grasp of the en-
envy which they had destroyed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Senator Turpie, of India, says he
never carries a watch because people
used to bother him so much by asking
the time II thought I'd try my turn
At bothering somebody else," says the
senator
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
"Cannot Praise It Enough

Miss GERTIE DUNK1N,
Franklin, Neb., writes
II suffered for some time with pai]
full and irregular menstruation, 4fa1li,l
of the womb and pain in the back
tried physicians, but found no relisf
"Iwas at last persuaded to tryLsdi
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compouat
and cannot praise it enough for W.
it has done for me. I feel like mn
person, and would not part with You
medicine. I have recommended Il II
several of my friends" Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO, | 6.
LUCAS COUNTY. %

FRANK J. CHENEY, makes oath that he IS
the senior partner of the firm of F. j. CHEN
Ely & Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUN
DRIED DOLLARS for each and every case
of CArARRH that cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A.D.1SS6
A. W. GLEASON,
J SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system Send for testi-
monials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c. &
Halls Family Pills are the best
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
A Modern Version.

The governor of South Carolina
slowed up as he listened to what his
companion had to say.
YES" remarked the governor of
:. North Carolina, ''its long time be-
tween roadhouses."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
New Terminal Agent.

J. +. Legge has been appointed ter
minal agent of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad at Washington, D. c., in
charge of passenger and freight sta
lions and will assume the duties Of
that position on Jan. /. Mr. Legge is
an old B. and o. man. having been
superintendent Of the fourth and fifth
divisions in years gone by and con-
nected with the road in various other
capacities. He was in charge Of the
Washington terminals frlsn 1884 to
1887
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
sToRYETTEs.
Grave and Gay, Epigrammatic and
Otherwise. ~

From the San Francisco Argonaut.
DR.. B. A. Gould, the American
astronomer, while a student at Berlin,
was beardless, but had a good head of
hair. When he returned some years
later he had become bald, but had
made up for it by having a full, long
beard. He entered the study of Arge-
landers, the famous observational
astronomer under whom ne had
studied, without being announced.
At first the professor did not recognize
him. "Do you not know me. Herr
Professor?" The astronomer looked
more closely. Zach! 1t is Gould NIT
his hair struck through"
An Ohio woman, visiting Boston for
the first time, had her greatest thrill
at Cops Hill burying ground. "As
soon as my sister-in-law and l gotinto
the place." she said, II found myself
almost stepping upon grave with an
inscription on queer, little iron cover
sort of tomb. l jumped back, feel
ing the way YOU do when you step on
grave, and read the inscription, Just
three initials, no name or date. Isn't
It pathetic?' said to my sister-in-law.
oh, l don't know she answered., B.
w. w. means Boston Water Works."
In the time of Nicholas the First
(writes Prince Kropotkin in the
Atlantic) soldiers were trained to per-
form almost inhuman tricks with
legs and rifles Ito break the wood of
the rifle into pieces while presenting
arms was one of those famous tricls),
and the good officer was he who could
show on parade row of soldiers as
perfectly aligned and as motionless as
row OF toy soldiers. "Very good"
the Grand Duke Michael said once of
regiment, after having kept it for
one hour motionless, presenting arms,
"but they breathe!'
A San Francisco hostess, famous for
her tact and resourcefulness, tells a
good story on herself. 1t seems that
an officer in one of the Tennessee COM
panies, very shy young man, brought
letters with him when his regiment
came to the coast. and presented him
self one evening at the Qet JUS say Van
Ness avenue residence. AS he was the
son of a well-krown public man and
member of an old family. his hostess
exerted herself to entertain him. "We
should be glad TO have the pleasure of
your company Friday at dinner" she
said as he was leaving; "the Hawaiian
commissioners are to be with US. :"
Friday came and the commission.
Shortly before the hour for dinner the
butler exc;tedly entered the room.
"They's a regiment O soldiers, mum,
outside" mo doubt in honor of the
commissioners; l will tell them" Just
then the lieutenant was announced.
"When you are ready" he said, II will
have the men march to their places in
formation" why" said the lady,
"wh9t men?" cts my company"
was he reply, "all but ten. and they're
very sorry, but they couldn't come.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
The Reporters Lot.

City Editor-The street is all excite
ment. An electric light wire has
blocked traffic and no one knows
whether it is live wire or not.
Editor-Detail two reporters to so
to the wire immediately-one to feel
OF it and the other to write up the
result
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

An exchange of servants is ono Wy
to terminate feminine friendships
A philosopher says that theorisa Y ~
fools. This theory of his proves
When a woman accusesSa 4A9soi
fattery she wants him to say ifs ns
more. @
A cake isn't of the kind to
unless he gets his hands stick
eating it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
A Terrible Admission.

Mrs. De Style-What has become of
Clara Brighteyes?
Mrs. De Fashion-Horrors! Do not
mention that woman in fashionable
society, I beg of you!
Mrs. Forundred-Yes, isn't it awful?
And the shameless thing admits it,
too!
Mrs. De Sty.e-Mercy! Admits
what?
Mrs. Forundred lin an awe-stricken
whisper)--She has married for love!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
TWO CIR \
Restored to Health ~ "
Pinkham's Vegetable Or
"Can Do lily Own /,

Mrs. PATRICK DANEHY,
n@s West Winsted, COZ a
"DEAE MA. p1SkuA,
pleasure that I write n
benefit I have derived
wonderful Vegetable e
very ill, suffered wit
ness and DIE cement
"Icouldnotsleepatd
the floor, I suffered so
side and small of my b 4
bled with bloating, and y
faint away; had q terri
heart, a bad taste in M
time and would vomit; Z,
to Mrs. Pinkham and ed
Compound, I feel well ee}
can do my work witho ng]
do not bloat or hal
whatever.
II sincerely thank y ,r I'll
advice you gave me and whal
medicine has done for M
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
What, Indeed?

Watts-It looks to me as if all ath-
letic sports were being turned into a
chase after the dollar.
Potts-So? Do you know of any
more exciting sport than chasing 3
dollar?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

The more doctors y man has, the
less certain are they what ais him,
and the more certain are other people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

The Rev. Mr.. Grundy has been vicar
of Hey, in Lancanshire, for sixty
years. He is 90 years OF age, and read
prayers before the Princess Victoria
in William Tvs time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

There are now twenty-seven royal
families in Europe which have about
400 hundred members. OF these "a
reigning families are German.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Henry A. Ss!zer, manager Of the
John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La Crosse.
Wis, sent his alma mater, the Charles
City, Iowa, College, a check for $4,000
as a New Year; gift.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
The Retort Discourteous.

Teacher-They tell me you are bad
boy, Thomas.
Pupil-Huh! You ought to hear my
pa and ma talk about you!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

An old Irish laborer walked into the
luxurious studio of William Keith, the
artist, few days ago, and asked for
money to obtain meal. he explained
that he had just been discharged from
the county hospital and was too weak
to work. Mr.. Keith gave him a quar-
ter, and he departed. One Of four
young ladies, art students, who were
present, said: "Mr. Keith, can't we
hire that Old man and sketch him?"
Keith ran out and caught him and
said: "If you can't work and want to
make dollar, come back to my rooms.
The young ladies want to paint YOU.
The Irishman hcsitated, SO Keith re-
marked: 1T won't take long, and it's
an easy way to make a dollar" sol
know that" was the reply, "but vi
was wunderin' how tn divil Old git
tn paint off aftherward."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

There are 1890 church hell-ringers
in the diocese of Oxford. This is tho
largest number in any English diocese.
Exeter comes second and Devon third.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure.
sc. The genuine has L. b @. on each tablet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton cured me of bad lung t troubl e. Saps
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces I'm
dalnmation allavs pain wind collie Csc bottle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

The bottom Of the Pacific between
Hawaii and California is said to be so
level that railway could be laid for
500 miles without grading anywhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

The Relenting Parent.
She-I telephoned to papa for his
consent.
He-What did he sav'
She-He SAID he didn't know who
you were, but it was all right.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Too Complimentary.
Cholly-He called me an ass!
Dick-The flntterer!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

through twice as much trouble as q
coward.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

A little music makes man as dis
agreeable as a little learning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
Germany and Asia Minor.

Germany ana ASIA MINOR.
It is inevitable that Asia Minor shall
eventually pass from M ohammedanism,
and whether Germany accomplishes
the task or not, the Sultan must yield
to a Christian nation. 1t is just as in
evitable that diseases of the digestive
organs must yield to Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which are usually called
dyspepsia, constipation and bilious
ness,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
yyhv You Have Dyspepsia.

Fully 100, 900 inhabitants of London
are night workers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Goes Cough Ba1snm
IL he oldest and best 1t will break up cold quicker
than anything else. 1t Is always reliable. Try 1t.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

wANTED-Casc Of bad health that RIPA.N-S
will not benefit. Send cents to Ripans Chemical
Co., New York for 10 samples and 1000 testimonials
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Why You Have Dyspepsia
One of the chief reasons why so
many people suffer from dyspepsia is
because of carelessness in diet. I'M
pure breadstuffs and fake connections
of all kinds are constantly being placed
on the market, and because they are
cheap find ready sale. The buyer
saves a few cents and loses health.
"Gold Mine -four" is made from the
highest grade wheat, and is guaran-
teed absolutely pure. Every gooo
grocer sells it, and you will save mon
ey in the end if you insist on getting 1t.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
Health for Ten Cents.

Cascarets make bowels and kidneys &C
naturally, destroy microbes, cure headache
billiousness and constipation. All druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Some people economize in gas to pa.
the oculist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
"t h+sIf tf,t q i,
Strategy.

Strategy.
Jimmy-But what do you do when
you get real sleepy? You don't own
up to it, do you?
Tommy-Naw. go to askin' paw
fool questions an he makes me 60 to
bed. ' ~. g...r,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Could Not Keep House
without Dr. Seth ArnOld's Cough Killer. Mrs. E. J.
Barton, BOYD, Wis. CSC. bottle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20

Dentist see that l shall have to
kill the nerve. Patient-For heavens
sake don't! 1t would ruin me in my
business I am a life insurance agent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-01-20
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

CouS"fHs 17e""S 90 Oo1'suH'P'Io"'
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
snd get sample bottle free. Sold in
IS and so cent bottles. Go at once;
da1avc ara danCerOuS
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
A PEANUT RACE.

The Feature of the Social Winimissee
Council Furnishes Amusement.
The Winimissee council, Daughters
of Pocahontas, had a business meeting
last evening at its hall in the Day
building, followed by peanut race. "
This game, while apparently easy, is
one of the most difficult of athletic
feats, and consists of taking as many
peanuts as possible in a given time
from one plate to another plate placed
some twenty feet away, each peanut to
be transferred on the end of a knife
blade, and on no circumstances is the
contestant to use his hands to steady
the nut as it is carefully carried poised
on the knife blade
The race was run" in pairs about a
dozen taking part. Clarence Willard
showed himself an expert, making a
total of Is peanuts. A. Anderson made
the low records with six peanuts.
Among those taking part, were Herb
ert Day, Mrs. Olive Carlson, Mrs. Fred
Hinchley, Clarence Willard, Oscar
Levin, Alice Peterson, Mrs. Aston,
Mrs. Bergrin, Fred Hinchley, Mrs.
Vickman, Albin Gustavson, Miss Anna
Hameston, Victor Vickman and A. An
derson.
The council will give a musical and
literary entertainment, the first Thurs
day in December.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
RELIEF CORPS FAIR.
Grand Army Hall Crowded With Gener-
Gus Friends.

Grand Army Hall Crowded With Gener-
Gus Friends.
The big fair of the Womans Relief
Corps opened auspiciously last evening
in G. A. r. hall, with large attend
ance. There was a supper from to
s o'clock, which was we'll patronized.
At s o'clock Commander R. B. Edwards
formally opened the fair in his charac-
tertistic way. in a short speech full of
wit, and inviting all present to spend
their money freely. The various ia
bles We're decorated in different colors
that made a pretty contrast, while the
mystery table was draped in sombre
black, with skulls grinning suggestive
ly from the dark background.
The tables were in charge of the fol-
lowing ladies: Fancy, Mrs. Emma
Southgate; domestic, Mrs. K. D. Wild
er; mystery, Mrs. Lizzie r. Hubbard;
children's, Mrs Martha A. Carey;
candy, Miss Lottie Hubbard; ice cream
and cake, Mrs. Sarah A. Towle. There
was also a gypsy fortune teller, whose
name no one could asncertain, but she
was said to be of pure Romany blood
The Orpheus Club gave a pleasing con-
cert during the evening, with guitar
banjo and mandolin selections.
Tonight there will be a baked bean
supper for Is cents. A musical enter
tainment will be given in the evening
and a ton Of coal will be auctioned of
to the highest bidder without reserve.
The fair has proved a great success
so far, and if tonight's attendance is
as good as on the, previous night a
good sum will be realized by the relief
corps. Mrs. H. c. Lowell is the chair
man of the executive committee, and
she is assisted by a number of the la
dies of the CORPS.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
Greendale Society Discusses Street
Car Accommodations

The principal subject for discussion
at the annual meeting Of the Greendale
Village Improvement society last
night was the best means Of securing
better car service between Greendale
and Quinsigamond. Members of the
society are inclined to take a liberal
view of the question, and although no
formal vote was passed. H. G. Krunn
was empowered to ask officials of the
road to provide for an extra car early
in the morning, and another in the eve
ming. Additional Sunday cars are also
desired
The public dump at Greendale was
also discussed, as well as a culvert
which carried off water that comes off
the side hill. Members stated that the
proper authorities had been consulted,
and that these matters would be at
tended to in the near future. The
membership question was another sub
ject for discussion. The trustees were
empowered to submit some plan gov
erning membership privileges. The
treasurer's report read by F. S. Clark
showed balance of $164 in the treas
ury.
The trustees elected to serve the
coming year are H. G. Krum, F. S.
Clark, Anna E. Forbush and Robert e.
Sweetser; auditors, F. H. Lincoln,
George A. Brown and c. M. Edwards
Other officers will be elected by the
trustees at the next meeting Thursday
night. The meeting recommended this
list of officers for approval of the
trustees: President, Roland Libby
vice president, H. G.. Krum; clerk, R.
E. Sweetser; treasurer, f. s. Clark.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-11-03
STRUCK BY A TRAIN.
Patrick Quinn Has Narrow Escape at
Green Street Crossing.

'SSb OtFCCL SFOSSlnS.
Patrick Quinn, living at SO Assonet
street, was struck by the S55 O'Clock
West-bound Boston and Albany rail-
road train yesterday morning at the
dreen street crossing He was taken
to the city hospital in the police am
bulance, and last night his chances for
surviving the injuries were favorable
Quinn has been in Worcester but
three weeks, and yesterday morning at
tempted to cross the tracks when the
gates We're down. He did not notice
the train bearing down on him, and
also refused to heed the cries of Gate
tender I. F. O'Brien, who warned him
to look out, Fortune favored the man
In one respect, how ever, for he did not
have time to get in front of the train,
and was hit q glancing blow on the
side by the cylinder and knocked down.
He fell in such a position that he was
free from the wheels, and, when the
train passed, instead Of finding him
mangled and torn, Calender O'Brien
failed to see where he had been struck.
He lay unconscious by the rails, and
the police ambulance was called. Am
bulance Surgeon Albert Shaw made q
hasty examination and finding shat the
mans pulse was strong he ordered him
hurried to the hospital
At that institution it was feared for
a time that Quinn had internal in
1uries, but later he rallied and last eve
ming was resting comfortably. No
bones We're broken.
The train, which was in charge of
Conductor Martin Cheney, stopped a
short distance from the scene of the
accident. and the conductor remained
with the man until the ambulance ar
rived