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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-10
How Mrs. Pinkham
HELPED MRS. GOODEk.
f1xrrrR 1o mrs. r1NknAx No. 1a,zaal

LETTER TO MRS. rrNknAx NO. Iaas3l
III am very grateful to you for your
kindness and the interest you have
taken in me, and truly believe your
medicines and advice are worth more
to a woman than all the doctors in the
world. For years had female troubles
and did nothing for them. OF course
became no better and finally broke
down entirely. My troubles began
with inflammation and hemorrhages
from the kidneys, then Inflammation,
congestion and falling Of the womb
and Inflammation of ovaries.
~ underwent local treatment every
day for some time; then after nearly
two months the doctor gave me permis.
sion to 60 back to work. l went back,
but in less than q week was COM
PEELED to give up and 60 to bed. On
breaking down the second time, de-
cided to let doctors and their medicine
alone and try your remedies. Before
the first bottle was gone l felt the ef-
fects of it. Three bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and q
package of her Sanative Wash did me
more good than all the doctors treat
ments and medicine.
"The first remark that greets mo
now is How much betteryou look!' and
you may be sure never hesitate to tell
the cause of my health. "-MRs F. J.
GoODEN, ACKLEY, la.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-10
CHAPTER XIV.

I was determined that she should not
remain in her present post about Mona.
and deemed it advisable to manage her
resignation as quietly as possible. A
designing, vindictive woman, burning
with a sense of injury, and capable OF
the elaborate assimilation she had al
ready. practiced, was certainly not fit
for attendance on my guileless, tender
Mona. Miss Woodward must leave the
>Rectory before my own departure.
1.-THE authorities at Scotland Yard"
I suggested, will, think, most proba-
bly, be glad of your assistance. l can
perhaps arrange the matter"
do you think that I will be be-
holden to you for anything?" she burst
out. do you think will let you lay
another trap for me? No, I'm not
sunk so low as that comes to-"
1T might be worth your while" !
said carelessly, Ito think over my
offer. l am afraid-after what has
passed--the Rectory will not be either
pleasant or a safe home for you
meaning!y. .
and do you think" she cried, that
I'm going to take my warning to leave
from you? You are not my master. !
was not engaged by you, and it's not
for you to dismiss me-"
"All that is quite true" I assented;
nevertheless it may be as we'll for you
to think over what have said, Miss
Woodward. Miss Branscombe will, ]
know, be as anxious as am myself to
avoid any unnecessary scandal or ex'
posture before the other servants. And
she has been kind mistress; you
would not, am sure, wish to give her
unnecessary pain or distress"
"Miss Branscombe is a thousand
times too good for-for those who
have got her." announced Miss Wood
ward. "As sweet young lady as ever
trod the earth, she is, and above all the
mean tricks that seem all right to law
yers, no doubt. And if things had gone
as they should have gone we might
have seen her in her own proper place.
with as real a gentleman as she is a
lady,"
ITO be continued.) -,-..,
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least you can do for woman you have
helped to insult and mislead."
who put up the names?" I asked,
beginning to feel that Mr.. Widdring-
ton had gone to unwarrantable lengths
indeed.
II did," she answered, "a fortnigh!
ago-the time would be out next week
He wouldn't let me give notice to
Miss Branscombe, and we were to have
been married on the sly, because his
friends in London were such grand
people, and he would tell them after
wards, he preterded-the false trail
| torw
"Then, If you gave the names, I am
afraid you cannot make Mr.. Tillott re-
sponsible for any statement you have
yourself made at the Office said.
1T is a vile, shameful trick" she
painted.
Eyes, it is too bad" assented, sym
pathetically. But how did it happen
that you, with all your experience, al
lowed yourself to be so taken in?"
II never suspected him for minute. "
she replied, softening under my sym
pathy. Il never supposed that men
could be so wicked And I don't be-
lieve now that he would if he hadn't
been put up to it. found his letter to
you. telling you how your schemes had
all succeeded, and then l knew how a
gentleman could demean himself!"-
with renewed contempt
"You found letter." I asked.
EYES,"
And you read it,"
"Yes"-shortly and sharply why
not? 1t was n his handwriting. and
we were almost man and wife: had
a right to read his letters. And it's
we'll did! What have you to say to
that, STRIP
Nothing" I answered. "Only the
law might have something to say, you
know. to your taking possession OF a
letter addressed to another person. !
was gaining courage as her reckless
temper placed her in my power. |
should advise you to be a little more
prudent, Miss Woodward"
II don't care that for the law" she
cried violently, swapping her fingers in
my face. 1.-THE law says nothing to a
woman being deceived and insulted.
and cheated with false promises"
"Oh, yes it does!' I said. There Is
such a thing as breach Of promise
only I am afraid you are hardly in q
position to avail yourself Of the law"
Ny spirits had so far revived that I
was able to try 4 little intimidation
now. You zee. BY your own con-
sfession. you have made yourself amen
able TO the law IN one if not n two
instances. Z. NJ
,s Il TIL ron I don't oars. shs cried:
s..and I'm eiad of Whi.s did. Z Ind my
rsvengs. I upset Al yoar Sns plale----
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PRISONERS WHO LEFT CARDS

Carved ON Stone Thirty Years Ago BY
Federal Captivcs.
In digging up Danville street to re-
pair a damaged stone culvert, remind
ers OF the exciting days Of 1S61-65 have
been brought to light, says the Balti-
more American. Many union soldiers
made prisoners OF war in the battles
of northern Virginia, were confined In
Danville during the war. 1t was the
custom of the confederate authorities
to utilize the labor of the prisoners who
preferred outdoor exercise, and many
Of them worked on the houses and on
breastworks. Where the Sam Jones
tabernacle ROW stands, on Ridge street,
these prisoners built a rock culvert to
carry off the water, which often flooded
the road. Ridge street crosses a ravine
here, and the surface of the street has
been raised until the culvert was twen-
ty-four feet under ground. A week ago
a terrible rainstorm passed over Dan
Vile, the culvert became flooded and
the earth about it was washed out in
such a way as to cause serious cavs
in. As result large force Of handt
was necessary to remove the stone &
the damaged culvert and rebuild 1t.
Many Of the stones thus removed bear
inscriptions Wholesome in red paint,
some in white paint, some carved and
some chiseled-by the northerners who
were engaged in the work. One stone
bears the name, civilian Myerly, AL
bany, N. Y" Another inscription reads
"Chas. o. Rawson, New Hampshire. A
Prisoner Of War in Dixie Land" Fare
the we'll, thou Star-spangled-Banner''
ia another handwriting on the wall
1.-THE Confederate Underground Rail-
way. JEFF Davis, General Superintend-
ent," is painted on one OF the lower
stones, and on the stone next to 1t
disguised workman marked: G. Jeh
Davis" and still another wrote, THE
Star Spangled Banner Forever" 9th
er inscriptions have been defaced by
time and are not readable.
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ble-faced ways and tricks, to get out OF
her all he wants to know-all for your
information, sir"-she was becoming
somewhat involved---"and for your pay,
/ suppose? Is this gentleman's &C.
ton, ask you?"
If you mean" began.
II mean,' she interrupted, that ]
have always heard you lawyers are as
cunning as Satan himself. But never
could have believed that a gentleman
like you, so pleasant-spoken and
straightforward as you seemed, could
have been guilty Of such trick!
"As what" asked. II am not
aware of any conduct on my part OF
which you have right to complain,
Miss Woodward. I rather thought, do
you know, that things were the other
way about-that l had some cause of
complaint against you"
THAT fellow, Tillott-or whatever
his name is" she said, with bitter con-
,tempt-"was your spy, was he not?
Didn't you send him down to hunt out
your business?"
II did not know OF his being here
until last night" answered truthfully.
il a little evasively: -.
But he was your spy" she per-
sisted. "and you didn't care how he
got at what you wanted to know SO
long as he did get at it. You didn't
care il he lied and deceived, and made
a poor woman ashamed to hold up her
head again. 1t was all for your
money"
my good GIRL" I demonstrated, y
am really very sorry; but am not re-
sponsible for Mr.. Tillott's conduct"
1T was you who tempted him." she
persisted-"who set him on me! Oh.
it was the meanest, basest thing! He
was to have married me-our names
are up at the registry-ofllce in Ilmin-
ton. can have the law Of him for
false statement, and that's what mean
to do! Tell me his address-it's the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-10
DOUBLE EAGLE.
As It Appeared on the Arms Of Russia

As It Appeared on the Arms Of Russia
and Austria.
The eagle, as an emblem of authori-
ty, is so old that it would be impossible
to clearly trace its origin. 1t is found
upon the most ancient sculptures that
have yet been discovered, and was no
doubt one of the very oldest OF the to-
TENS, or tribe signs. The early Per-
sian empire appears to be the first
which adopted 1t as an imperial en-
blem. Among the Greeks the eagle
was the emblem of Jove. The Romans
also adopted the eagle as their stand
ard, and so it became the token OF Ro-
man dominion. When Constantine be-
came emperor he adopted the double
headed eagle as the insignia OF hia
authority over east and west. When
the German empire came into being In
the twelfth century this emblem was
revived as being that of the Holy Ro-
man empire, and Rudolph OF Hapsburg
adopted it as his imperial arms. 1t ap-
peared in the Russian imperial arms In
the sixteenth century, when Car Ivan
Basilo, itch married Princess Sophia,
niece Of the eleventh Constantine, and
the last of the Byzantine emperors
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CHAPTER XIII.-(Continued.)

CHAPTER iNIII.-(Continued)
The Rector was the only person ex-
cepting myself cognizant OF Mr.. Wild
drington's failure and discoveries. l
felt very small in the worthy persons
presence. had for the second time
been outwitted by woman, and it was
on account Of my careless laundering
that the whole work had to begin over
again.
Don't tell the ladies'" advised the
Rector; keep 1t from them as long as
you can. Miss Elmslie is the veriest
gossip, good little soul as she Is, and,
as we have just proved, a mans foes
are those of his own household the
very walls have ears. and bird OF
the air shall carry the matterv" con.
tinued Mr.. Heathcote, losing all con-
troll Of himself in the heat OF quotation.
III Widdrington is to recover the trail
Ee must be silent as MICE"
His groom get-up was capital"
remarked; lit completely took me in. "
YES" said the Rector complacently,
Il think we did that rather we'll. But
I did not expect to blind you. When l
found you had not recognized Wild
drington as soon as you arrived kept
up the joke, you know"
1T is hardly fair, is it," I demurred,
Ito keep Miss Branscombe in the dark
l believe she would be discreet"
"Of course you do" laughed Mr..
Heathcote. you would be a sorry
lover If you did not believe that and
everything else that is good OF her."
1T may be necessary to put her on
her guard against tie lady's maid" l
suggested.
Eyes, it may. l hardly know what
course to adopt with regard to the
woman" said the Rector thoughtfully
"or how Widdrington has left matters
with her. 1t seems to me important to
retain her; she may help us If she will.
Well, with regard to Mona, you must
use your own discretion. Fort: l can
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-10
AhOut NeCke.

The array Of necks presented for In
spection at a theater is various. All
sorts and conditions Of necks are there,
and there is as much variety in then,
as there is in the faces above them.
Scraggy necks should, II surrounding
good shoulders, have discreet ribbon
round them; black velvet or white
tulle are the most becoming things for
the complexion. Pearls on = white
throat arc really exQuisite; for dusky3
nscks the most becoming stones ~
emerald o. fubies When the bones
It thes base Of The tAroat Ars too iE-
tfusiyo On tie attSation they nay ~
cosfcsd lit Sahmialion And eonesal.
mont ~ i, parfoWef RI e0a 0e1 sssaW
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-11-10
CHAPTER XIV.

Before l left the rectory I had to
endure an interview. quite unsought,
and-I think I may add-quite unde-
served on my part, painful and embar-
RAISING as it was to me.
rd-Widdrington's deserted
and betrayed lady-loye-her face pale.
her eyes lurid with suppressed fury, en-
tered the rector's study, where l had
established myself in order to write
letters for the afternoon post, and de-
manded a hearing.
must here confess to weakness to
which l have always been, and am still
a prey-I am morally afraid of an
angry woman. can face any number
Of furious men, my spirits indeed ris-
ing at the prospect of fray. but before
an angry woman am an arrant cow
ard.
NV feelings therefore can be mag
ined when the lady's maid advanced
upon me. There was no mistaking the
expression of her whole person as she
closed the door and approached me.
At the first glance thought of the
words-"Earth holds no demon like a
woman scorned."
Innocent factor as I was in the
Scoring" of this particular woman,
why should l have to bear the brunt
Of her demoniacal fury? This was the
question which shook my craven soul
as I braced myself up as we'll as l
could for the encounter.
Miss Woodward planted herself on
the opposite side of the writing-table,
facing me. was glad at that moment
Of the intervening breadth OF leather
covered mahogany. She was little
woman Of a dark complexion. Her
thick well-marked brows met on her
forehead, giving look OF determine
tion-a sinister look, I thought at that
moment-to her thin, featured
face. Her face was always somewhat
colorless, but it was lividly pale now.
and her eyes cleaned with anger. She
rested one hand upon the table, clench-
ing and unclenching the other as she
spoke. *,
II have a few questions to ask you.
SIR" she commenced. in q significant,
quiet tone questions should like
answered. mn u
y II am q your service" Miss Wood
ward = responded. putting nv papeTs
together with IN airy assumption quite
at Variance with nv rsal feeling.
Y n want % know. !" shes went a,
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NOTICE FOR TAKING TAX DEED.

NOTICE FOR TAKING TAX DEED.
To c. ]. Stevens, person taxed with the fol-
lowing described property:
You and each of you are hereby notified
that on the eth day of December, 1896, the
following described property situated in Polk
County Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year
1885, tO-wit:
Lot Forty-seven (47 GIenwood Place. Des
Moines, Iowa.
That the same was at such sale purchased
by Smith & Reed and a certificate issued to
said Smith & Reed by the Treasurer Of Polk
Ccurty Iowa, and that the right of redemp-
ton will expire and Treasurer's deed for
said property will be made unless redemption
from such sale be made within ninety days
from the completed service hereof. .G
SMITH & REED.
Lawful Holder of Certificate.
By Clifford c. Hartley. Agent.
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THAT is quite tr.e." assented, hum

THAT is quite tr .e." asgented, hum
bly,; you we're very clever. Miss Wood
ward. don't think ever heard OF a
cleverer trick. I give you great credit
for your splendid management, and, II
you will allow me to say SO, I think
your talents are quite wasted in your
present position as lady's maid. I
should really advise you to turn your
attention to, say. the female detective
line. I think can perhaps be Of use
to you in that sort of career If you
decide on it,"
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Lawful Holder OF CERTIFICATE
by Clifford C. Hartley, Agent.
NOTICE FOR TAKING TAX DEED.

NOTICE FOR TAKING TAX DEED:
To A. c. Slate, person taxed with the follow
ing described property:
You and each Of you are hereby notified
that en- the eth day of December. 1886. the
following described property situated in POLK
County, Iowa, was sold for taxes for the year
1895, to-wit:
Lot Ten n0) of Glenwood Place, Des Moines'
Iowa.
That the same was at such sale purchased
by Smith & Reed and certificate issued TO
said Smith & Reed by the Treasurer OF POLK
County. Iowa, and that the right of redemp-
ton will expire and a Treasurers deed i 10,
said property will be made unless redemption
from such sale be made WITHIN ninety oass
from the completed service hereof
van > SMITH & REED,
Lawful Holder Of Certificate.
Clifford G. Hartley. Agent.
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NOTICE FOR TAKING TAX DEED.

NOTICE FOR TAKING TAX DEED.
To c. j. Stevens, person taxed with the fo'-
lowing described property:
You and each of you are hereby notlneo
thu. on the 7th day of December, 1896, the
following described property situated iY Polk
County. Iowa. was sold for taxes for tht year
Lot Forty Eight t4s) Glenwood Place. De'
Moines, Iowa y, -.-rr-..x~
by Smith & Reed and certificate issued to
said Smith & Reed by the Treasurer Of Polk
County. Iowa. and that the right OF redemp-
ton will expire and Treasurers deco ior
said property will be made unless redemption
from such sale be made within ninety days
from the completed service hereof
SMITH & REED.
Lawful Holder of Certificate.
BY Clifford C. Hartley, Agent.
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Cars for tho Baltimore b Ohio
S f Railroad. .
Thin Sthe past 30 days the Balti-
and Ohio Rail Road has placed
raj orders for new freight equip
to meet the excessive demand for
The South Baltimore Car Works
hiding 1900 Baltimore and Ohio
Hard box cars with all modern i'm
ements. The American Car and
dry Company has an order for
refrigerator cars and 10 improved
3 cars have also been ordered.
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TO Smiley Gilliland I'm whose name the same
is taxed:
You and each Of you are hereby notified that
on the Sth day Of December, A. D., 1896, the
following described real estate, to-wit: s. Is
fet. Lots and Lot 7, Blk 5 SCOTS Add to
town of De Nome, now included in and form
ing part of the city of Des Moines and all
situated within the County of Polk and State
of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and
unpaid tax of the year 1895, to N. E. Miller.
that the undersigned is now the legal owner
sued in pursuance of the above mentioned
sale, and the right of redemption will expire
and deed for the land be made unless re-
demption is made within ninety days from the
completed service hereof
DANIEL T. PATTON,
OWener and holder of certificate.
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not advise. Perhaps we may hear
something from Widdrington to-day or
tomorrow. He has left US in a terri
BILE mess at present; but no doubt he
couldn't help it. The failure must
have been a blow to him. There's
many slip 'twixt the cup and the lip,
you know"
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Try Grain-O! Try Grnin-o!

ny Whit u ny U'"1"- Ut
Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
jury as we'll as the adult. All who try
it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress.
One-fourth the price of coffee. 15c.
and csc. per package. Sold by all
grOcerS.
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Chicago Great Western Increase.
The earnings Of the Chicago Greas
Western Ry. Maple Leaf Route" fol-
the third week in October, 1899, show
an increase of s2S,303.23. Total in
crease since beginning Of fiscal year
July 1st) to date, $685., 906.57:
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DANIEL t. PATTON, -
owner and Holder OF Certificate.
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF
PEDEMDrInN ~"

NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF
REDEMPTION.
To Mrs. e. j. Kelb lin whose name the same
is taxed:
You and each of you are hereby notified that
on the 9Th day of December 1896, the follow
ing described real estate, to-wit:
Lot 1913, Forest Glen. now included and
forming part of the city of Des Mones.
and all situated within the County OF
Polk and State of iowa, was sold Tor
the then delinquent ana unpaid tax of
the year 1895, to H. c. Lindsey. That the
undersigned is now the legal owner and hold
er of the certificate of purchase issued in pur-
suance of the above mentioned sale; and that
the right of redemption will expire and deed
for the land be made unless redemption is
made within ninety days from the completed
service hereof.
DANIEL T. PATTON,
Owner and Holder of Certificate
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Queen Victoria has seventy-one di
rect descendants The queen has seven
sons and daughters living, thirty-three
grandchildren and thirty-one great
Grandchildren.
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FREE .
GOVERNMENT
lAN0S.

There are still thousands OF acres OF SOW
eminent .,.nt,s in the states of Washingtou
and Oregon. also prairie and timber lands
near lalroad and water cOmmunicat'ont hat
can be bought for $500 per acre: and there
are no cyclones bliZZar,iS, long winters or
real hot summers, no failure OF crops, but
always good markets.
II you wish to raise grain. principally. or
fruit. or the finest stock on earth, you can
find locations in these two states where you
can do this TO perfection. II you are LOOKING
for employment and wish to secure steady
work Ut good wages, l can help you to do this.
/ have no land for sale but II you want in
formation about this write me at 1872 e.
Third ST., St. Paul. M;nu.
r. e. workman.
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Be patient and prudent, and man.
obstacles in the journey of life will b.
easier overcome by you.
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5 GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE.
4ttse ssromo Quinine Tablets removes
,aAbe that produces La Grippe. E. w.
~ signature Is on each box. &c
If deeds completely overshadow all
IN words ...
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STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY, (sS
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is TIT
senior partner OF the firm of F. j. Cheney Co.
doing business In the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
each and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed In nv
presence, this 9th day Of December. A. D. 1855
fSrA,1 A. w. GLEASON.
tAI Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, and
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Of the system. Send for testimonials. free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold By Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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A DOLLAR STRETCHER

0O0~ ' ~''' original
method Hubinge Red Cross
With Endless Chain Starch
Book received from package OF Ned starch
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Little by little we depart from the
terrible and reach the ridiculous
Longinus.