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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
EFFECT OF FLOWING ICE.
As Compared with That OF Other sculp-
turing Agents.


turing Agents.
The action Of flowing ice, whether in
the form Of river-like, glaciers or broad
mantling folds, is but little understood
as compared with that OF other scrlp-
turing agents, says the Atlantic. Riv-
ers work openly where people dwell.
and so do the rain and the sea thun-
dering on all the shores Of the world;
and the universal ocean OF air, though
invisible, speaks loud in a thousand
voices and explains it's modes of work.
ing and it's power. But glaciers back
in their cold solitudes work apart from
men; exerting their tremendous ener-
gies in silence and darkness. Coming
in vapor from the sea, flying invisible
on the wind, descending in snow,
changing to ice, white, spirit-like, they
brood outspread over the predestined
landscapes, working on unwearied
through unmeasured ages, until In the
fullness Of time the mountains and
valleys are brought forth, channels fur
rowed for the rivers, basins made for
meadows and lakes, and soil beds
spread for the forests and fields that
man and beast may be fed. Then, van
ishing like clouds, they melt into
streams and go singing back home to
the sea. Standing on this adamantine
old monument in the midst of such en-
ergy, getting glimpses of the thoughts
of God, the day seems endless; the
sun stands still. Much faithless fuss
is made over the passage in the bible
telling Of the standing still of the sun
for Joshua. Here you may learn that
the sun stands still for every devout
mountaineer-for everybody doing
anything worth doing, seeing anything
worth seeing. One day is as a thou
sand years, thousand years one day
and while yet in the flesh you enjoy
immortality.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
sToRYETTEs.

An English farmer, though severely
cross examined on tho matter, remain
ed very positive as to the identity of
some ducks he alleged had been stolen
from him. "How can you be so GER
tain?" asked the counsel for the
prisoner; II have some ducks of the
same kind in my possession" VERY
likely" was the cool answer of the
farmer; "those are not the only ducks
I've had stolen"
An cx-judge is cashier of a certain
bank. One day recently he refused to
cash check offered by a stranger.
1.-THE check is all right" he said, but
the evidence you offer in identifying
yourself as the person to whose order
it is drawn is scarcely sufficient" 1--WE
known you to hang man on less EVIL
dence, judge" was the strangers re-
Spouse. "Quite likely" replied the
ex-judge; "but when it comes to letting
go of cold cash, we have to be careful"
A young lady, who had greatly en-
joycd John Hendrick Bangs's blouse
boat ON the Styx," thought it only just
to write few lines cxr ressing her de-
light. She ended her letter with: II
did so much enjoy your 'Houseboat on
the Stieks.'" Mr.. Bangs politely an
swered: DEAR Miss: If you have
studied mythology, and without doubt
you have. you will realize that con-
sideriug the ungodly heat where those
Styx are supposed to be located, it
would be impossible for them to sup
port the houseboat until my lines were
finished. Yours truly, j. X. B."
D1sraeli, it is said, laughed only once
in the House Of Commons. Gladstone
had made an impassioned speech in
favor of the union Of Wallachi md
Mnldavia. Disraeli pointed out that
the result would be the extinction of
Che independence of these people, and
,he only thing left would be the re-
morse (which would be painted with
admirable eloquence by the rhetorician
of the day." In reply, Mr.. Gladstone
said that he would not be guilty of the
affected modesty of pretending to be
ignorant that that designation. 1.-The
rhetorician of the day." was intended
for himself. Mr.. Disraei interrupted
with the remark: Il beg your pardon;
l really did not mean that" Glad
stones face expressed amazement and
Indignation, and Disraeli sat down
with satisfied smile that told Of his
endowment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
Through a Pane Of Glass.

Very few of us know how beautiful
thu bottom of the ocean Is. In south
ern waters we can see much deeper
than in our northern waters. In Ber-
muda wooden box about twelve or
fifteen inches deep, with a glass bot
tom, is used to look at the water life.
This box is trailed after the boat or
held at the side, revealing wonderful,
beautiful plants, fish, sea flowers, caves
and mountains and sea forests. In the
island of Santa Catalina, on the Pacific
coast, boats for travellers are used hav-
ing panes of heavy plate glass about
twelve feet long inserted in the bot
tom, raised so that In running in and
out shore it will not be struck by
rocks. The passengers sit on either
side Of this pane Of glass and watch
the wonderful sea life over which they
are passing. These boats are used at
night, when the water is illuminated.
Every move Of the boat, the water drip
ping from the oars, brings the most
beautiful colors into view. Sometimes
it seems as if great worms were float
ing in the water. These appear and
disappear; coming to the top, they are
caught, and prove to be sea worms,
that, held in the hand, emit about as
much light as smoldering sulphur
match. Another thing revealed by
these glass bottomed boats is the de-
struction caused by some Of the sea
insects-such tiny creatures that you
can scarcely see them. They eat into
the great trunks OF trees used to- build
wharves. and so honeycomb them that
the wharf falls into the water after q
time. The piles sof the wharves are
ablaxs with light given out by these
tiny creatures ct night
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
Dea fness Cannot Be Cured

oy local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the enr. There IS only one
tut1onal remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
inflamed condition Of the mucus lining OF the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear
Ing. and when 1t is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
which is nothing but IN inflamed condition Of
the tnucus surfaces.
Wkwill give One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
be dared by Halls Catarrh Cure Send for
eirct Iars, free.
Eod by Druggists, 75c.
81 H&In Family Pills are the best ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

The Baltimore and Ohio South
Western Rail Road placed in service
several months ago five large ten
wheel compound passenger engines for
use on fast trains between Cincinnati
and St. Louis The performance of
these engines has been eminently sat
isfactory and up to the highest expec-
tation. The same line has also in SER
vice so consolidation compound freight
engines which provide ample power
for the entire line In addition to what
was already in use. The compound
engines were an experiment but hard
service has proved that they are en-
tirely successful and show a saving OF
Is per cent in fuel as compared with
simple engines of the same type. Ex-
haustive tests were made with both
the simple and compound locomotives
before the order for the entire lot was
placed with the result vastly in favor
of the compound locomotives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
A Church Curiosity.

A church in which only two services
are held during the year is surely a
curiosity, yet such one is to be found
in the middle Of large field near the
village of Towton. in England. 1t was
originally erected as memorial to
Lord de Clifford. who fell in the battle
II Towton in 1861.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
IN THE SOLITARY.
Description Of the Prison Room In
Which He Was Confined.

Description Of the Prison Room In
Which Ho Was Confined.
From the Atlantic Monthly: My first
movement was to approach the win
dow, which was placed SO high that I
could hardly reach 1t with my lifted
hand. It was broad, low opening. cut
in a wall five feet thick and protected
by an iron grating and double iron
window frame, relates Prince krapot-
kin. At a distance of a dozen yards
from this window saw the outer wall
Of the fortress, piece Of masonry or
immense thickness, on the roof OF
which l could make out gray sentry
box. Only by looking upward could
l perceive a bit OF the sky, which was
now family Illuminated by the last
rays OF the sun. made minute in
spection OF the room, where had now
to spend no one could say how many
years. From the position Of the high
chimney Of the mint I guessed that
was in the southwest corner OF the
fortress, In bastion overlooking the
Neva. This room Of mine was case
ment destined for big gun and the
window was an embrasure. Sun rays
might never penetrate It.; even In sum-
mer they must be lost by theSthick-
ness Of the wall. twas eleven steps
from one corner to the other OF the
room, which held an iron bed, little
oak table and an oak stool. The floor
was covered with painted felt and the
walls with yellow paper. However, in
order to deaden the sounds, the paper
was not put on the Wall itself; it was
painted over canvas and behind the
canvas discovered wire grating, be-
hind which was a layer OF felt. Only
beyond the felt could reach the stone
wall. At the inner side OF the room
there was a washstand and thick oak
door, in which l made out locked
opening to pass the food through and
a little slit, protected by glass and a
shutter from the outside. This was the
Judas" through which the prisoner
could be spied upon at every moment.
The sentry who stood In the passage
frequently lifted the little shutter and
looked inside, his boots squeaking as
he crept toward the door. I tried to
speak to him. Then the eye which l
could see through the slit assumed an
expression Of terror and the shutter
was Immediately let down, only to be
opened furtively minute or two later.
But I could get no word Of reply from
the sentry. Absolute silence reigned
all around; no sounds came from any
where. dragged my stool to the win
dow and looked upon the bit Of sky l
could see. l tried to catch any sound
from the Neva or from the town on the
opposite side of the river, but I could
catch none.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
With Pleasure.

McSwatters-I always love to hear
that girl next door play "The>Star-
Spangled Banner" Mrs. McSwatters-
I thought you said you couldn't stand
her piano playing. McSwatters-Well,
when she plays THE otar-Spangled
Banner" it's sign she's got through
Syracuse Herald.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
Hyaolnths.

Long time my hyacinths abode
In cerement swathing gloom:
To-day they fill the. spicy breath
And light OF loveliest bloom
The chamber where my darling sits,
And cheer her darkened room.
So out Of shadowy cell full oft
Streams forth q golden ray
To show the path our feet shall tread,
To smooth doubtful way,
And evermore, fast following night,
Comes on the kindling day:
Dear little garden preachers. who
Such tender lessons speak.
The meaning, of my hyacinths
Is never far to seek:
You give the Borrowing sympathy,
And strength you give the weak.
-Harper's Bazaar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
An Artistic Appetite.

From the Boston Transcript: Ros-
SIM and Paganini were one day ban
tering each other about eating and
Rossini made a wager Of a large sum
that he would eat SIX full-Erown lob
sters at one meal. Paganfni accented
the. wager, and Rossini actually won,
'buf came very near dying from the
e&(ct0. ~ sss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

cause. If that cause is not removed to
influence reaches out and overshadows q
whole life. The reason Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has been so uni.
formly successful for over a quarter of .
century IN overcoming the suffering Of
women, is that it is thorough and goes
directly to the cause. It is q womaris
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

In Austria babies are allowed to sip
beer at the age of three months. and
some proud mothers arc given to brag-
cling about the quantity of this bev-
erage which little Gretchen or Heinrich
can dispose of.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

One farmer in Rappahannocl county,
Va, has sold his apples on the trees
for IS, 900. and many other growers in
the state are said to have equally prof
table orchards.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

General Lawton, who is described in
biography as able Ito drink
any man under the table," tells cor
respondent in Manila that he never
drank drop of liquor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

In Maine, last year, 6,4O0 angora cats
were raised. Some of the best of them
were sold for $50 each.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

It costs girl $500 to 60 to Vassar
College, $500 to 60 to Smith, $500 for
year at Wellesley, and between $3.50
and $47O to spend year at Radcliffe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are fast to
sunlight, washing and rubbing. Sold
BY all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Il
Some oooD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS. M

The NsiEhbofhood Dog-Thres Great
Mona Kind-Hesrted Camden. His
Devotion to an Unfortunate Old
Blind Goose.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY,
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund the money ii it fails to cure
o5c E. W, Groves signature on each box.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

When Londoner desires to express
deep grief for the loss of relative he
puts Grape on his cane.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

a scientist in Vienna. after close in
vcstigation, has convinced himself that
dogs really laugh.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

Mr.. Henry Clews says: For one
who looks we'll alter the original in
vestment. good health, a clear head,
work and economy will declare big
dividends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

I tncle Amos They say the young
Mister is going in for the higher
ialn. Uncle Reuben-I don't won
lHk M. They're only payin' him Dix
: year fer the other kind.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
The worlds supply OF emery comes
from the tiny Greek island of Naxos.
$4,000 Per Week.

For pentlen an 0. lady agent in every town IN !!
the United States to introduce eur New French
breakfast Coffee. No experience necessary.
por Kun
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

Vaccination is compulsory in Japan.
Every child mast be vaccinated before
the age of ten months. | t must be re-
vaccinatcd at the age Of six years, and
again at the age of twelve.
FITS PermanentlyCure No ats or nervousness after
irst days use of DR.. kne's Great Nerve Restorer'
Send for FREE S2.OO trial bottle and tre"tise.
Dm r. IL, KLINE. ltd s3l Arch ST.. Philadelphia. Pa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

will inform addicted to Morphine. Laudanum
Opium, Cocaine, of never-fa ling. harmless home
cure. Mrs. NJ. II. Baldwin, Box 1912. Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03
5TYTOMEN do sufferi 1.s4.
wv Even so-called healthy wor
WI - V5t. Ra1f thew are not hea1thvl W

The marks left by pain young many
daughters Pain that leaves mark comes from curaba
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

No emigrant Is permitted to land in
Western Australia who cannot correct
ly write out given sentence.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

PITS and 1n1prUVeu
appetite and after taking three bottles Of Compound
and box of Liver Pills. say that am cured Your
Vegetable Compound is wonderful medicine"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

dalton 10 any patent medicine, BIZ there is ,
observation; for there is no Disease which h;
tism and to find Reliable remedy for the sa
featured by the Swanson Rheumatic Cure g
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

.s0s5sss - 49, CuU!C.'
!. one should como out Sh~ The Young Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-03

rs.en.tive that W WIN have d the
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-18

less than a renewal of the fight the big
jobbers of the Middle East have always
made for the retail trade of the West and
intermediate points. When the Transcon-
tinental Traffic Association met in Mil
waukee last May it acted upon represen-
tationS made by Western merchants and
raised the rate on less than carload lots
of Western freight to such a figure and
established such Classiications that it was
rendered Improbable for the Eastern
dealers to invade Western territory and
fight leeal wholesalers on their own
ground and with less expense.
In other words, it was rendered impos-
sible for the Eastern jobbers to so mix
high rate freight could be supplied the
retailer here at a low enough average
rate TO warrant him in placing his orders
with the Eastern houses
Before that time it was possible for
the Eastern firms to bring a single keg
of nails West for only a few cents more
on the hundred pounds than we could
bring a whole carload All this the agree
ment of last May put stop to. and the
Western wholesaler was assured his own
trade.
THE Great Northern and Northern Pa
cifc are the only roads that have gone
back on that agreement, so of course the
northern cities feel it a great deal more
roads do not exert much influence down
here. We are fighting for a broad prin-
ciple and TO help out our northern friends
and think we will win. The Southern
Pacific and other Ogden and southern
lines are standing with us, and we will
make an attempt while East to get the
other lines back to the agreement"
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-18
ADVERTISEMENTS.

When we read of railroad wreck In
which hundred people are killed, we are
filed with pity and horror. There are other
dangers in this life a thousand times greater
than that of the railroad wreck only we do
not have them brought so forcibly to our
attention. Consumption does not kill
hundred people at once in one train. 1t
does kill tens of thousands for every one
that is killed by accident
If sufferer will resort to the right rem
edy before it is too late, consumption can
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81 have taken DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
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consumption the doctors said I'd die. The
Golden Medical Discovery cured me-"
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-18
NOTES OF THE CYCLERS.
Bay Citys Will Not Challenge the
0lumni

A rumor has been current in wheeling
circles ever since the big relay race last
Sunday that the Bay City team would
challenge the victorious Olympians
President e. F. Fahrbach of the former
club is authority for the statement that
they have no idea of so doing; that the
club in no way begrudges the Olympics
their victory and has no desire to in any
way wrest the honor from them, at least
not until the next relay.
The Olympic Club will banquet their
team at a downtown rotisserie Saturday
evening.
Charley Wells the popular Bay City
professional, has gone East to try an
other season on the circuit.
Ralph Robson and Joe Lewis are tour
ing in An1ador County.
Louis Gimm, the professional six-day
rider. who was drugged during the recent
tournament at the Mechanics Pavilion
and has been in the hospital ever since,
is just out. A proposition is on foot to
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-18
WOULD RATHER DIE
THAN GO TO WORK
WHY LOUIS sAURETATTEMPTED
TO KILL HIMSELF.
Had Not Worked Since He Was Mar
ried and His Wife Refused to
Support Him Any
Longer.

Louis Sauret was found lying uncon-
sclous on the floor of his home. $50 Sec
ond street. at about o'clock last night.
Ihere was jagged wound in his throat
extending back to the neck bone. From
the peculiar circumstances surrounding
the case it was first thought that muir
der had been attempted, and Detective
Ryan was put on the case. He made a
thorough investigation, and is now salts
lied that Sauret was respondent and at
tempted to end his life.
The body was found by Mrs Sauret
the two months bride of the injured
man. She, with her sister, went to the
bank yesterday afternoon. When thew
returned they found the door of the sin
gle room occupied by the family standing
wide open and Sauret apparently dead in
a pool of blood. Blood was spattered
over everything, and there were several
pools on the floor. Mrs. Sauret. without
making an investigation, at once notified
Policeman James Cooke that her husband
had killed himself. Policeman Cooke
accompanied by Policeman Sullivan, Wis.
tied the premises, and after a hastv ex-
animation they notified the Coroner S
office
Detective Ryan arrived a short time
before the Morgue wagon. and in turn
ing over, the. body to see how many
wounds had been inflicted he discovered
mat the man was still alive. The am
bulance was hastily summoned and
Sauret was taken to the Harbor Receiving
Hospital, where his wounds were
dressed. 1t was found that the wndpipe
and gullet had been cut through but
none of the arteries were severed. A
breathing tube was introduced into the
mans throat, but the chances are he will
die without gaining consciousness.
Sauret was married in Portland two
months ago to the divorced wife of John
Jalbert. Since that time he has refused
TO work, living off the savings of his wife
and the scantY income she received by
taking in dodgers. She threatened to de-
sert him If he would not go to work and
he in turn threatened suicide Yesterday
before going out she told him that in the
future he could have but 80 cents a day
to live on and he said he guessed she did
not love him any more and that he might
as well die.
The wife of Sauret visited police head
quarters last evening and she was close
ly questioned by the detectives. She de-
clarcd she was satisfied that her hus-
band had inflicted the fatal wound, as
he had on several occasions threatened
to commit suicide. A short time before
he was discovered Mrs. Sauret says, she
told him that unless he stopped drink
ing she would have to leave him
Sauret replied that if she left him he
would kill himself. She believes that
after she left the house Sauret, evidently
touched by her words and fearing that
she threatened to separate from him, cut
his throat. Mrs. Sauret says the father
of the respondent man committed suicide
in Paris about thirteen years ago by
hanging himself.