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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
rHAcKERAY's CENTER SIDE.
Years Of Perfect Happiness-His Own
and His Wife's Love.

Years Of Perfect Happiness-Hls Own
and His Wife's Love.
The following letter was written in
1888 by Thackeray to his wife:
Here have we been two years mar
ried and not single unhappy day.
Oh, do bless God for all this happi-
ness which he has given me! 1t is so
great that almost tremble for the fu-
ture, except that humbly hope-for
what man is certain about his own
weakness and wickedness? Our love is
strong enough to withstand any pres
sure from without, and, as it is gift
greater than any fortune, is likewise
one superior to poverty, or sickness, or
any other worldly evil with which
providence may visit us. Let us pray,
as trust there is no harm, that none
of these may come upon us, as the best
and wisest in the world prayed that
he might not be led into temptation. =
II think happiness is as good as
prayers and I feel in my heart kind
of overlooking thanksgiving which is
quite too great to describe in writing.
This kind of happiness is like fine
picture; you only see little b.. Of it
when you are near the canvas. Go a
little distance and then you see how
beautiful it is. ri W.
I don't know that shall have done
much by coming away, except by be-
ing so awfully glad to get back"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

his ship when OF the African coast.
and the stern mode Of its suppression.
Hence, in two hours after, we had
the satisfaction Of seeing Antonio 81
Cubano, Benito Ojeda, the old tindal OF
the Lascars, and Fighter other rascals,
taken off to the castle OF Santa Cruz IN
large open boat, guarded by twelve
Spanish soldiers, in charge OF lieu
tenant, Don Luiz Pineda. M.+
I can still recall the glance OF I'M
potent and bafled malignity that An
tonic bestowed on us as he went down
the ships side. 1t combined all the
worst emotions OF his angry hear, ana
somewhat reminded me Of his face
in that terrible moment when ne
swung at the end OF the studding sail
boom, with despair In his clutch and
death in his heart. s'~ u
We watched the boat till it reached
the long stone mole, and then we saw
the fixed bayonets Of the escort fash
ing, as the whole party assembled the
great stair toward the custom house,
and surrounded by mob of those nau-
tical idlers who usually make pier
their lounge, disappear in the interior
Of the town, as they marched toward
the castle.
Two episodes more will close the
story Of Antonio-his trial and punish
ment. " ,F -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
ANOTHER BATTLE.
Brush With the Rebels Results In Loss
-... to Both Sldea.

Brush with the Rebels Results In Loss
-.. to Both Sldes.
MANILA, August 1s.-The Twelfth
infantry LEFT Calulet at sunrise yester-
day and advanced up the railway.
Captain Evans's battalion deployed to
the right of the track and Captain
Woods's to the left. Two companies
remained on the track with the artil-
lery. The insurgents were found we'll
entrenched in front of the town, the
trenches having been dug within n
few days and since the occupation of
Calulet. At II distance of 1900 yards
the Filipinos opened fire. Their force
was estimated by Colonel Smith at L.
500, although the residents afterward
said it exceeded those figures by a
Thousand. The enemy sent heavy
voIleys against the whole American
line. Most of their shooting, rs usual,
was high. but they concentrated their
heavy fire down the track upon the
artillery. Colonel Smith kept the
whole line moving rapidly, with fire.
quent rushes. The insurgents at
tempted to flank Captain Evans, and
therefore the companies were sent to
the right and drove them back. I'm
able to stand the continuous volleys,
the Filipinos abandoned the trenches
and reiterated through the town
nortlvard.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
Pain Conquered, Health 4
stored ~ Lydia E. PM
hams Vegetable COMPOUND
l1E17I. 70 N. ,1skuAs no. sats4ol.

LLErIER 70 MS. FINKIfAM NO. ea64o]
"Ifecl tiny duty to write and thank
you for what your Vegetable Com.
pound has done for me. 1t is the only
medicine have found that has done
me any good. Before taking yourmedi-
cine, ] was all run down, tired al the
time, no appetite, pains in my back and
bearing down pains and great suf-
ferer during menstruation. After taxi
ing two bottles Of Lydia F.. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound I felt like new
woman. lam now on my fourth bottle
and all my pains have left me. Ifeel
better than have felt for three years
and would recommend yonr Compound
to every suffering woman. hope this
letter will help others to find cure
for their troubles - MRS. DELLA
REMlcKER, RENSSELAER,, IND.
The serious ills of women develop
from neglect Of early symptoms. Every
pain and ache has a cause, and the
warning they give should not be disre-
garded.
Mrs. Pinkham understands these
troubles better than any local ply.
stefan and will give every woman free
advice who is puzzled about her
health. Mrs. Pinkham's address is
Lynn, Mass. Don't put off writing until
health is completely broken down.
Write at the first Indication of trouble.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
CHAPTTR xxxv.

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The Last of Antonio Ell Cubano.
The trial came on In a couple OF days
after, and proceeded with celebrity
unknown in England or Scotland eth
er. We were all examined, and pre-
viously were sworn, not on Bible,
but over two sword blades held in the
form of cross-for such is the old
chivalric custom in Spanish court
Of law @..-.'
Without hesitation the judges found
Antonio guilty; he was sentenced to
die by the garotte, and heard his doom
with apparent apathy.
The tindal of the Lascars was re-
leased, as it would appear that he had
acted under compulsion; but Benito
Ojedo and eight other Spanish sea-
men were sentenced to work in the
Notifications or on the highways for
ten years. in chains, as felons or gal
ley slaves. ..
A few days later we found a great
crowd of colonists, citizens, mulattoes,
creoles and negroes. all in motley and
gaudily striped linen jackets and trou.
sers, assembled in the Plaza, where a
guard Of Spanish infantry, with mus
.kets shouldered and bayonets fixed.
kept back the people in the form of 9
hollow square about raised wooden
platform, which was covered with
black cloth and wherein was placed
the garotte.
What Is all this about?" we asked.
at is for the execution of Antonio,
Cuban pirate, who is to die by the
garotte," replied soldier.
Ito be continued.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
ONE OF PORTER's SPEECHES

The General Says 1t Is Among His Best,
So 1t Must he True.
One Of the youngest-looking men OF
his years in public life is Gen. Horace
Porter, our ambassador to France, says
the Philadelphia Saturday Post.
lin spite Of his incessant activity,
Gen. Porter, while the head in New
York Of the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany, was among the most accessible
Of men. He always seemed to have
plenty Of leisure time. One day re-
porter was sent to him to collect some
after-dinner stories which had never
before been printed, and never have
been printed up to the present time.
The general laid aside his correspond
ence and entered intellectually into
his callers mission.
II don't know" said he, that can
tell you any new story Of mine, but l
will tell you what regard as my best
piece OF repartee-at least, it was the
most enthusiastically received. 1t was
at big banquet, the chairman of
which was no orator. His introductions
were labored and most of them failed
to score. When he introduced me, he
said: .,
"'You all know Gen. Porter. With
him all you have to do Is to drop a
dinner in the slot and up comes a
speech s.5.r
"'You all know the presiding Off
GER l retorted, and Judging from the
sickly tone of his speeches, all you
have to do is to drop one of them in
the slot and up comes your dinner
From that time on had things my
own way at that dinner"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
, CHAPTER CHI xxx1v.

- j
My heart beat happily; was no
longer a lonely maroon, but on the
high road to home and Old England.
We were rescued by ship hailed by
Hislop and the others.
We had several days Of the finest
tropical weather, and they passed I'M
marked by greater incident than
seeing a shoal of dolphins, sparkling
as they surged through the brine; the
silvery flying fish leap from one green
watery slope to another, while the
dark, crooked fin of the stealthy shark
glided as usual in the trough OF the
sea between: a piece of weedy drift
wood with Mother Cary's chickens or
albatrosses, floating near it, or perhaps
at the horizon the topsails of vessel
hull-down, appearing for a time like
white or dusky specks, according to the
position OF the sun.
], The captain Of the San 1ldefonso per-
ceiving that Marc Hislop and were
great friends kindly placed US In the
same watch. Z
AZ for Antonio the Cubano. We never
went near him II We could help tt.i
He was placed 81 the abs tier. AndI
Tor me- compiste SSscurtty n the bill
b0es. which ~ tsDh alacl thet con.
me- ssfne fset HOY u ~
4Ast iron ~ z. & sr l7lls
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
ALL OVER THE WORLD |,
WELLMAN RETURNS.

Arctic Explorer Arrives at Tromsoe,
Norway, BADLY Crippled. r
TRoMsoE, Norway, August 49,
Walter Wellman and tho survivors of
the polar expedition led by him have
arrived here, having successfully com
peted their explorations in Franz
Joseph land. Mr.. Wellman has dis
covered important new lands. About
the middle of February the party mr.
rived ut Port Mckinley, in latitude 81.
Pushing northward, through rough
Ice and severe storms, with a contin-
uous temperature for ten days be-
tween 40 and so degrees below zero,
the party found new lands north of
Freedom island, where Nansen landed
In 1895. by the middle Of March all
hands were confident Of reaching lat
itude 81 or So, if not the pole itself.
Then calne succession of disasters.
Mr.. Wellman, while leading the par.
ty, fell into Il snow-covered crevasse,
seriously iniuring one of his legs and
compelling IL retreat. Two days later
the party was aroused at midnight by
an ice-qualse under them, due to pres
sure. Ina few moments many dogs
weretrnshed and the sledges destroy
ed. The members of the expedition
narrowly cscaped with their lives,
though they managed to save their
precious sleeping bags and some dogs
and provisions. On Mr.. Wellmans
condition becoming alarming, as in.
flammation set in, the brave Norwe-
CLANS dragged him on ~ slcdgr, by
forced marches, nearly 200 miles to
headquarters, arriving there early
last April. Mr.. Wellma,n is still un.
able to walk aud will probably be
permanently crippled. Mr.. Wellman
and his companions found no trace in
Franz Josef land of the missing
aerOnaut, Prot, Andree.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
SERIOUS FOR CUERlN.
Antl.Semite IL y" Longer Citizen o
Fr..NCe.

Antl-Semite Is n" Longer Citizen Of
Fr.nce.
PARIS. August ia warrant for
the arrest of Guerin: president of the
an,i-Semite league, who has been bar
ricaded since Saturday in the office Of
the league. has been placed in the
hands of Magistrate Fabre. Guerin is
now regarded MS an outlaw in state
of rebellion since his notification Of
the issue of warrant. He cannot
clam the right of n citizen of excmp-
ton from arrest from sunset to sun
rise and persons guarding the head
quarters Of the league, bering
about forty, are in the same box.
Strict orders have been given to arrest
everyone attempting to enter or leave
the building. Three Of Gnerln's
friends who attempted to leave the
place were arrested. They all carried
six-cha,nbered revolvers and batchets
and brass knucl<les. The project of
police is still whiting on orders from
the government in regard TO action to
he taken against Guerin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
LOSS WAS EIGHT HUNDRED.

Insurrectiom in Venezuela Is Ended.
WAsnINGToN, August 1S.-Mln,ster
Russell, at Caracas, reports the insur-
gent faction in the state of Los Andes,
Venezuela, under Castro. rs COM
pletely defeated by the government
troops in a bloody battle lastin e
eighteen hours. Tire insurgents lost
eight hundred killed and wounde d;
the government three hundred. Thi S
ends the disturbance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
A COUNTER PROPOSITION.
The Transvaal Government Replies to
Cha lnberlnin.

The Transvaal Government Replies to
Cha lnberlnin.
LONDON, August 19.-The Johannes
burg correspondent of the Daily Mail
says:
II learn that instead of replying to
the proposal of Mr.. Chamberlain, to
refer the franchise controversy to II
Joint commission of inquiry, the Trans
vaal government will intimate its
willingness 10 grant Il tive-year simple
franchise, retrospective and unclogged
by restrictions, and that the repre-
sentation of the gold fields will he ex-
tended to one fourth Of the volksraad,
thus exceeding the fifth demanded by
Sir Alfred Miner and rendering an
inquiry into the franchise law UNI
necessary. Nothing will be demanded
in return for these concessions, but a
suggestion will be made that the inn
perial government should suggest
something reciprocal."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
Rarely has cook been known to be
troubled with insomnia.
The Battlefield Route.

The Battlefield kOute.
The veterans Of 81 and '65 and
their friends who are going to attend
the thirty-third G. A. r. annual en-
campment at Philadelphia in Septem-
/, Der could not select a better nor more
historic route than the Big Four and
Chesapeake & Ohio, with splendid
service from Chicago, Peoria and st.
Louis on the Big -Four, all connecting
at Indianapolis or Cincinnati and
thence over the picturesque Chesa-
peake & Ohio, along the Ohio river to
Huntington, w. Va; thence through
the foothills of the Alleghanies over
the mountains, through the famous
springs region Of Virginia to Staunton.
Va, between which point and Wash
ington are many Of the most promi-
nent battlefelds- Waynesboro, Cor
louisville, Cedar Mountain, Kappa
hammock, Kettle Run, Manassas, Bull
Run, Fairfax and score of others
nearly as prominent. Washington Is
next, and thence via the Pennsylvania
Line direct to Philadelphia. There
will be three rates III 1ect for this
business first, continuous passage,
With no stop-over privilege: second,
30. Inc nd coming same route. with
one tiDp.over in each direction;
third, circuitous route, going one way
and back another, with one stop-over
in each direction. For full informa-
ton as to routes, rates, etc, address
]. c. Tucker, G. N. A.. 234 Clark
street. Chicago. 5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
JlMlNEZ LEAVES HAVANA.

Intends Landing In santo Domingo
From u Private Yacht.
HAVANA, August 1s.-Jiminez, who
aspires to the presidency of santo
Domingo, has left for Batabano
There lie will take a steamer for San
tiago de Cuba. 1t is said that he re-
ceived cable dispatches from friends in
Santo Domingo previous to his de-
parture. He is accompanied by two
friends. They are all nnarmed. A
private Yacht was placed at his dis
posal and will meet h,m at or off Sam
tiago. but .Jiminez would not give the
name OF the owner. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
Elephants as Nurses.

Siamese women intrust their chill
dren to the care of elephants. who are
careful never to hurt the liltle crea-
lures, and II danger threatens, the sa-
gacious animal VIII curl the child gent
" up IN his trunk and swing II mp
and ont of harms Wy upon II own
broad back u Il 4 ss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Easa.
A powder to shake in your shoes. 1t
rests the feet. Cures COrns, Bunions,
Swollen. Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails
At all druggists and shoe stores, rs cts.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen
s. Olmsted, lie Roy. N. Y. I.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
The FAD for Chains.

Chains are worn in a dozen different
ways, to carry fans or purses or watch
es. They are attached to lorgnettes,
to pet dogs, to dress skirts, and to
shopping bags. They are wound
around the wrists for bracelets or
around the neck for necklaces. When
wheeling they lead up to Japanese
match SAFE, and when golfng they end
At the score card. They are OF beads
strung together, or uncut jewels, or
Of tiny metal links. The small En-.
pire fan is still very generally used,
and there is prophecy from Paris
4 that before winter there will be re-
vival of Empire gowns, which will
mean no ,corsets, French heels and
fancy headdresses. From Current
Fashions, ;" in Demorest's Magazine fol
August. % t VI
Nothing on earth is SO terrible at
the fear of it. s.# II.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

Ladies' Can Wear Shoes .%s
One size smaller after using Allen soot a
Ease, powder for the feet. It @~I355
tight or new shoes easy. Cures .,
len, hot, sweating, aching feet, ire % sA0Ail
ing nails, corns and bunions.
druggists and shoe stores. Is cts.
package FREE by mail. Address
s. Olmsted, Lie Roy, N. Y.
lfyou are afflicted with . diseasAh'C
the eye, ear, nose or throat you shGvl y
consult Dr.. W. 0. Coffee, the sucC
full oculist. OF Des Moines. 4
The only complete tabulation :.
strikes is from 1881 to 1894, with14, TssSs
strikes, of which As per cent weres
cessful. - niefE&
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18
Work for An.

No house can be truly conf sabl
that hasn't screens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

Since 1890 the Hot Springs of South
Dakota have been recognized as the re-
sort for western people. ~
All things are favorable for those :
seeking rest, health or pleasure.
This season finds the resort well
patronized by people from Nebraska,
Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin
and eastern South Dakota, and every
one well satisfied with the
Wonderful Waters
Delightful Climate. \,
Modern Hotels
Varied attractions for sight-seers 2
The NORTHWESTERN Line IS the q
pioneer to this resort. .5 -
The North Western Line runs W
Wagner Palace Sleepers to Hot Springs,
South Dakota. ,ur
The North estern Line make
low round trip rates to this resort. the
Ask you nearest railroad agent .rv
the date Of the next excursion via tn ~,
Fremont, Elkhorn 4 Missouri Vale y,
&. RI, North Western Line. 5.
]. \. oAll ]. Z. BUCHANAN, .in,s
DEs Moiy1rs iOMAHl edy
4 that
DAILY sLEsT Ilsls CAR sERyIs Il
80 ao1 !!!!|| !I!!less sogzn p4xo
81 Il11 = ~ ~ q, il I I.r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

a shirt waist as worn by some wo.
men looks for all the world like the
Z famous blouse OF Ii Hung Chang.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

Another excellent word that's being
ed is dainty. ,@.. a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

All s Goes Cough 'Balsam
u the Oldest and best will break up cold quicker
than thing else. It 10 always reliable. Try it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-08-18

Most of the cyclists who 60 ont on a
spin these days encounter scorcher.
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LI 3. 80
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-24
Biscuits and Coffee.

Our enterprising firm of Fox &
Rounds, hardware merchants, have
this week had in operation one of
their Peninsular Steel Ranges in their
store and all who have visited the place
have been treated to hot biscuits and
delicious coffee. The store has been
crowded each day and the merits of
the ranges, a large number being dis.
played, are shown and all are loud in
their praises of the good work done by
them and the small amount of fuel
used. Quite number haye already
been sold and many more will buy be-
fore the week is out. The prices range
from $50 to $45 and the stoves are we'll
worth the money, saving a great deal
in fuel. The challenge to the Home
Comfort people to meet the Peninsu-
lar at Fox & Rounds store was not ac-
cepted, which goes to show conclu.
siyely that they are afraid to come
in competition with legitimate dealers.
The baking powder biscuits, which
people are being treated to this week,
are made from Yale's Pride flour, and
are baked in three minutes. Nothing
could be lighter or nicer with dainty
brown color. showing the evenness
with which the range bakes. We con-
slider this a grand way to advertise
these ranges, as full merit can be
shown and people can see for them
selves just what they do. Fox &
Rounds enterprise is being comment
ed on by the crowds who visit their
store.
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-24

One of our shoe merchants recently
came into our office to renew his sub
scription. Before leaving he gave us
strict Injunction to credit him up so il
would show when he was paid to, as
he explained that people often brought
shoes for him to repair done up in
their local paper and he always look
ed to see if they had paid up their SUBJ
scription. If he found they had not,
he refused to give them credit for the
work he did for them. This is new
way to find out the reliability of any
one, and is one more credit mark put
down to the use of the local paper.
Have you paid your subscription
Marine City Magnet.
The Sand Beach Times thinks that
the express companies are not doing
the right thing to the villages around
the state. They say: ain all cities the
express companies deliver, free, all
packages and freight, while in the viii
lagos all packagesand freightis deliver
ed at the local Office only, and usually
the office is as far away from the busi-
ness centre of the village as possible.
Our representatives should take hold
of this matter and make this grasping
monopoly make some changes that
would be beneficial to the county
people as we'll as others. The express
companies have had things all their
own way for some time. Now give
the people show"
The Yale expositor., 1899-03-24
Yale. Mich. March 20. 18!

Yale, Mich, March 90, 1899.
Council met in special session to or
ganize and transact such other busi-
ness as may come before it.
President McCOll in the chair.
Trustees present Menerey, Mcintyre,
Currier, Mann and Wight.
The President appointed the follow
ing committees for the ensuing year
Ways and Means, Claims and Ac-
counts-Ferguson, Wight and McIn-
tyre.
Sewers, Streets, Bridges, Sidewalks
and dImprovements-Mann, Currier and
Menerey.
Public Buildings, Public Health and
Public Grounds-Wight, Currier and
Mcintyre.
Fire Observation-Disclosures, Fergu-
son and Mann.
Ordinances and Grievances-Mene-
rey, Ferguson and Currier.
President pro tem-W. G.. Wight.
Moved by Mcintyre and supported
by Currier that the committees as ap-
pointed by the president be confirmed.
Carried.
Moved by Menerey and supported by
Mann that the clerk be instructed TO
prepare statement of all outstanding
obligations of the village and make an
estimate of what would be required to
pay the running expenses of the village
during the ensuing year, and report at
the next regular meeting.-Carried.
Council adjourned.
+. +. FEAD, Clerk.