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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
CHAPTER IV.-(Continued.)

CHAPTER IV.-(Continued.)
But all thoughts of stroll in the
town had entirely forsaken him now.
He also. like Miss Luttrell, had sud
denly been seized with longing for
quiet afternoon under the trees, In
his case to pursue an interesting de-
bate In the Times; and, with this idea
In view, he Immediately turned away
from the window, caught up the first
paper which came to his hand, and
went out into the hail. Yet five min
utes later, as he sauntered leisurely
across the lawn, glacing cursorily from
side to side, slight feeling Of guilt
for the first time came over him as
a gap in the trees revealed glimpse
Of familiar white parasol.
Fiddlesticks! Because Miss Luttrell
had chosen to bring her book into the
garden was no reason why any of the
other inmates of the Royal George"
should not feel something of the
same inclination.
Illuminating thus, the Major moved
slowly on his way, passing first one
enticingly shady nook and then an
ether. until he reached Il high over
hanging bush about 20 yards from the
group Of trees which Miss Luttrell had
selected, where he threw himself down
upon the dry burned-up grass and gave
himself up to the delights of q peace
full summer afternoon.
And yet, as he took OUT his cigar
case and lighting fresh cigar, glsnc-
ed casually down the columns of the
newspaper. it was evident that some
thing besides the perusal of the Times
had brought him to that secluded spot,
or he would have at least exhibited
some annoyance when, instead Of find
ing himself in possession of that star
OF London daily literature. he discov-
cred himself aimlessly scrutinizing the
visitors list and the many ADVERTISE
ments which occupied at least two-
thirds of the Satellite Chronicle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

No wonder therefore that after some
minutes he quietly discarded 1t, ana.
lying back on the soft green s"ard,
tilted his hat far over his eyes and
prepared to enjoy the perfect calm
ness of the day.
But half an hour had passed quietly;
his feelings of perplexity had given
place to hopelessness. and hopeless
ness to a general sense OF lassltude'
which had brought him to that stage
when the sights and sounds around
him had grown vague and indlstlnct'
and before long he was travelling
peacefully in the land Of sleep.
Thus he was quite unconscious OF
the fact that a little black French
poodle had discovered him and had
shifted suspiciously round him for two
or three minutes, and also quite I'M
conscious that, when that little black
French poodle had disappeared, his
cigar-case. which had been lying on
the grass at his elbow, had disappear
ed Also
Meanwhile Miss Luttrell, who had
comfortably ensconced herself in a
large bamboo chair, was deeply abb
sorbed in the thrilling incidents of
her three-volume novel. So deeply was
she absorbed indeed that she had not
the remotest idea that Major Brown
had even crossed the lawn, or that
Sambo, who had been lying on the
rug at her feet, had grown tired of
making little grabs at the army OF
gnats and flies which had been how
ering round his head and had gone
trotting off to pay visit to that hap
less individual.
Yet. when he returned agaH and
settled himself in silence by hceeside-
silence which was perhaps luminous
of coming evil from the Z y fact
that any unusual calmness Son Sam
hos part generally forebodt mischief
she bent forward and, raising her
eyes from her book. asked what he
was doing.
"Sambo!"
Horror and dismay were depicted
upon her countenance, her tones were
filed with the keenest reproach, as
sho sprang up from her chair and
paused in CONSERVATION at the sight
which met her eyes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
But worst Of al was the Knowledge
that Major Brown had raised his head
and was wonderingly surXex'n .,.-.
"rhen do not trouble, pleased" said

"Then do not trouble, pleased" said
Major Brown courteously. 1T Is
mine. certainly: but 1t does not mat
ter in the least. What Ia Of more i'm
portance Is, Has he eaten any Of It?
Because should think that Russian
leather is not the easiest thing In the
world to digest"
mo" Evelyn gave dubious shake
Of her head. "Sambo knows better
than to swallow anything of the kind.
He is too fond of gnawing my shoes
not to have learnt by experience that
leather is a bad thing for his diges-
tion."
"Ah-so this is not his first Of
tense" He asked the question anx-
iously fearing each moment Miss Lut'
trell would bring the interview abrupt
ly to close by walking off imperious-
ly with her head elevated as she had
done on the previous morning.
"Oh, dear, no! He destroys some
thing every day; but as rule. he
takes care not to spoil anything that
does not belong to me- That is one
good thing, or he would be everlast-
ingly in disgrace"
Il see; he evidently considers 1t q
sort Of mark Of esteem. which he re-
serves entirely for his Mistress" was
the Majors reply, made in a some
what speculative tone. III that Is
the case, must look upon myself as
an honored individual, since he has
condescended to bestow his attention
upon something Of mine. Come. Sam
DO, shake hands,"
"Yes, Sambo-put out your paw and
shake hands like gentleman, and say
you are sorry for what you have done.
But please let me have that unfortu-
nate cigar-case," she added suddenly,
coloring slightly, as the Major bent
forward to take up the remains Of that
once elegant article. There will be
SO many different kinds, suppose,
and. if possible, Sambo would like to
get another exactly like it,
1T is very kind of him. am sure
there was CLEAN Of amusement in his
eyes-"but, all the same, shall value
ILLS Ouc AuOlC IAdA CtCA NOuAu
a new one of Sambo's choosing; and,
If l may be allowed, shall always
keep it in remembrance Of him and"
here he hesitated and glanced down
admiringly at the disturbed pretty face
before him-"his mistress!"
And so at last Fate had been kind
to him.
As, five minutes later, the Major
tucked his newspaper under his arm
and took leisurely stroll round the
garden, he came to the conclusion that,
even had the French poodle devoured
hundred cigar-cases, he would have
been perfectly compensated by that
rather short interview with Miss Lut-
| trell Of Luttrell court.
(To be continued.)
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That
Mysterious
Major...

from the poodle's clutches, but, alas,
not before the whole of the leather
had become indented with well-detin-
ed tooth-marks, whilst one Of the cor
ners had been entirely nibbled away!
well, Sambo, you have quite sur
passed yourself this time!"
Evelyn held up the cigar-case before
the culprit with a threatening air. and
then gave him couple OF small pats
with 1t on his two front paws.
But what was she to do about It?
To whom could it belong? That was
more to the point than scolding Sam
DO. She raised her head and looked
round anxiously, but drew back as
her eyes fell upon familiar form.
"Sambo, surely you have never
touched anything of that man's?"
Yet, as she gave hurried glance
at the initials engraved upon one side
of the case, her heart sank within her.
Yes-it was too true.
Should she make her escape into the
house, and leave Sambo. surrounded
by the litter. to settle his own diff
culties? 1t would certainly be the
easiest thing to do; but certainly that
Sambo was her own dog, and that she
was responsible for his actions. would
not 1t be rather a mean way of get
ting out of the mischief? She took
up her book and set off with Sambo.
This will be very good test as to
whether he is an educated man." MUS
ed Evelyn. Common people can new
err disguise their feelings. Anyhow, it
has to be done; SO come along. Sam
DO, and bear the brunt OF his wrath"
And, with an admirable assumption OF
Indifference, as ii prepared for any
reception, Miss Luttrell braced herself
up for the encounter and advanced
slowly towards the recumbent form OF
the Major, who was still lying stretch.
ed at full length beneath the shade Of
the overhanging trees.
But, as she reached his side and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

was just about to begin a carefully
prepared apology she paused, then
hurriedly drew back for the gallant
Major was still indulging in the pro-
verbal forty winks."
Must she wake him? No-decided-
ly not; it would never do to disturb
his slumbers. Any annoyance that he
might feel would be ten times increas-
ed If he was so summarily reused. Be-
sides cogitated Evelyn with a sigh of
relief at the thought Of respite. If
he were accustomed to dropping off to
sleep in that way nobody could pos
sibly be held accountable for what in
the meanwhile might happen to his
belongings. She would put the cigar
case down by his side, and then-well,
she might as we'll go into the hotel
and think OF what course to adopt
next. 1t would not be nearly so dis
agreeable to confess that Sambo was
the delinquent if at the same time she
could provide him with another cigar
case the facsimile Of his own. This
new idea seemed so preferable to her
first one that, as she stepped forward
to place the case on the grass by his
side, her heart almost ceased beating
in her anxiety not to wake him. 1t
was therefore with an expression OF
absolute dismay, which could scarcely
have been more suggestive OF guilt
had she been detected in the act Of
committing some heinous crime, that,
as the Major suddenly opened his eyes.
she started back. and, dropping the
cigar-case at her feet, stood the pic
ture of hopeless confusion.
II am SO dreadfully sorry!" she
stammered, thoroughly taken aback.
"I-hope I have not disturbed you"
Disturbed mel" echoed the Major.
looking perfectly mystified. "Oh, dear
no-not at ALL" He had sprung to his
feet, and, raising his hat, was vainly
trying to collect his scattered senses.
"The fact isl had come to ask you
If you have lost anything" began Eve
Ign hesitatingly, looking round help
lessly and forgetting in toto the calm
dignified apology which she had in
tended to make; because am afraid
my dog has been doing some dreadful
mischief"
"Really?" returned the Major. 1T
is very good of you, am sure. But
what has your dog been doing? Is
it anything so very serious?"
well, yes-that is what he has
done!" answered Evelyn, with rueful
glance at the cigar case. the dilapi-
tl&ted state of which plainly told its
own tale. And now I want to know
If it belongs to you, as, II 80, cannot
tell how am to apologize for Sam
bo's dreadful behavior. Where he dis
covered It. and how he came into pos
session Of II, have no idsa, ~ I
found Il In his mouth only aboyA .
nina.. 60: but z !. Ill!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
A Boston Man Pleased.

In conversation with some friends, a
prominent Boston man told of his suf-
fcrings from rheumatism End nervous
ness, and one of his friends gave him
some advice, which will be mentioned
later, and which has proven to be Of
incalculable value.
10 successfully act on the advice, it
was necessary to make a trip of over
1000 miles, but he undertook it, and
now thanks his friend for the advice.
as he finds himself fully relieved of his
old trouble and has returned to his
home feeling able to cope with his
business demands, new man.
The advice given was to go to Hot
Springs, South Dakota, and there take
the baths and enjoy the finest climate
of any health resort in America.
If this man was satisfied after making
a long trip, those residing within a
few hundred miles and similarly atflict.
ed can certainly afford to try it, or
rather can't afford to neglect to try it.
Ask any agent Of the North Western
line for full particulars, or write
J. r. BUCHANAN,
General Passenger Agent,
F. E. & M. V. r. r., Omaha, Ncb
A full-bloodeu Indian lunatic has
never existed. Lunacy among the In
dams was never known until they
he~an to mix with the whites.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
Winter in the South.

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward place where
the Inconvenience of Northern win.
ter may be escaped. No section of this
country offers such ideal spots as the
Gulf Coast on the line of the Louisville
& Nashville Railroad between Mobile
and New Orleans. It possesses a mild
climate, pure air, even temperature
and facilities for hunting and fishing
enjoyed by no other section. Accom-
modations for visitors are first-class,
and can be secured at moderate prices.
The L. & N. r. r. il the only line by
which it can be reached in through
cars from Northern cities. Through
car schedules to all points In Florida
by this line are Also perfect. Write
FOR folders. etc, TO Gro. B. Ho1xEn, d.
=. ~, 81 Louis, Ma
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
Winter Tours.

Should you desire information re-
garding California. Arizona, Texas or
Mexico, and the long limit. low rate,
round-trip tickets, sold to principal
points, the various routes via which
the tickets can be purchased. or re-
garding one way first and second-class
rates, through sleeping car lines,
first-class and tourist, call upon or ad-
dress w. G. N imyer, Genl Western
Agent, Southern Pacific Co., 23S
Clark St., Chicago; w. H. Conner,
Conf Agent, Chamber Commerce
Bldg, Cincinnati. Ohio, or W. J. Berg.
Trav. Pass Agt., 220 Ellicott So. But-
falo, N. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
Fed by the Eve.

A lady went into a pastry cooks
shop the other day. On the counter
were displayed all sorts OF toothsome
dainties. The only attendant was a
little girl about 10 years of age. isn't
it a great temptation to you my dear, y"
asked the lady, Ito see all those nice
things? You must always be wanting
to eat them" "Oh, no, ma'am," was
the answer; ut Is enough for me to
see them made"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
To California In Pullman Tourist Sleep
Ing Cars.

To California In Pullman Tourist Sleep
Via the Chicago Great Western to Kan
sas Ci and the Santa Fe route to Los
Angeles and Southern California. The
true winter route, avoiding cold
weather and snow blocSades. Com
mencing Monday, October ED, and on
every Monday following, one of these
new Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars
will leave Des Moines len route from
St. Paul via Oclwein) at S:45 p. m. via
the Chicago Great Western for Los
Angeles and Southern California via
Kansas City, and reaching Los An
geles the following Friday morning,
thus avoiding all Sunday travel. These
tours are personally conducted by an
experienced railway official. who ac-
companies the train to it's destination.
The cars are well equipped for a long
journey and are as comfortable as the
Pullman Sleepers, while the price is
only Sc for a double berth. Tor $3.50
from stations south of Waterloo), less
than half the price in the Standard
Sleepers. For full information inquire
of any Chicago Great Western Agent,
or address F.. II. Lord, General Passen-
ger and Ticket Agent, 113 Adams St.,
Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
IN MEMORY OF JOHN 8. wooLsoN
by 8. II. NJ. Dyers.

What-dead? and the corr i est man Of all,
The knight with mis- ermoron;
The gentle t so III, If in aut or hall,
The prince OF all kindness gone?
What-brought theJ him on his shield, at
- last.
I battle but half De gun,
The ii z hit gone olt that h Id burned so fast
And the day of his WORK not done?
Yes-tnto the room where the lilies stand,
And there Wac C the mo lrner goe.,
Aye. nim they brought OF tne lron hand.
And him of the heart of rose
"Dead-de1d:" they said, and they gazed
the while
With eyes tnat were growing dim;
Yet. standing the e,they cOlld aim oSt smile
For they knew it was well with him
o. thanks for life that had not stain,
For the chivLlrols so II nJw gone:
o! bark! o hear, like a sweet tfrain
Is the voice not sounding on?
O! never sun like his went out
Or f ..ded behind zone hill,
But tle lingering sky s ION all about
With the JOY of its radiance Still
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Several members of the Scottish
Reserve, before leaving for the Cape,
were entertained at a farewell supper
by their fellow-workers in Dundee,
Nov boys" said the chairman, after
an appropriate speech, treat what is
on the table as you would the Beers. "
AS the feast ended one of the reservists
was observed slowing away bottle of
whisky in his pocket. whats that
ye're daein.' Tam" shouted the chair.
man, good-humoredly. "Oh," replied
Tam, I'm only obeyin' orders Ye
telt us to treat the supper as we would
the Beers, and, We ken, what we dinna
kill we TAX prisoners"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Even in the most peaceful years the
armies of the civilized nations of the
world comprise 10000 soldiers. TO
feed, equip and pay these men the sum
of So. 500, 900 day is required, and it
all comes out of the pockets of the tax
paYerS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
There Is a Class Of People

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores a new preparation
called GRAIN-O. made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress. and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over one
fourth as much. Children may drink
it with great benefit. Is cents and 25
cents yer package. Try it. Ask for
GRAIN-O
The higher you sit the better you
can drive,
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CHAPTER v.

There was Master Sambo literally
surrounded by a mixed collection OF
cigars and cigarettes. whilst between
his paws was calmly reposing a sill
ver-mounted Russian leather cigar
case, at which he was gnawing with
apparently as much enjoyment as If
1t had been one Of the most tasty
bones.
''sambo. where did you get it? oh.
you bad dog! Whose In the world can
Il bs?' ;s q II
81 IN IN instant Evelyn had seixed hold
e the ciGar-cass aDA draggsd it away
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Moves the bowels each day. In or
der to be healthy this is necessary.
Acts gently on the liver and kidneys.
Cures sick headache. ice IS and SOC.
Mistake--What people with loud
mouths never make.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
zap Texas Lands.

The San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
Railway covers central and south
Texas. Cool lands, reasonable prices,
mud and hcalthful climate. Address
Z. J. MARTIN, Genl Pass. Agt.,
San Antonio Tayac
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE

THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE
OF the Lake Shore Book of Trains Is
something entirely out of the ordinary
in the way Of railroad literature and
will be OF interest to all. Copy will be
sent to any address on receipt Of 2-cent
stamp.-F. M. Byron, G. w. A., Chi
cago; A. J. Smith. G. P. A.. Cleve-
land.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
Vaccinate Your Hogs.

Reliable mon wantaSsto vaccinate swine
with DR.. Gi'lett's oiera Serum; l;ber'
al offer to field operators; inclose stamp for
PARTICULARS. j. Gillett. NJ D.. Parsons, Kas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

To Los Angeles and Southern California
Every Friday night, at 1926 p. M,
through Tourist Car for Los Angeles
and Southern California. leaves the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way Union Passenger Station, Chicago,
via Omaha, Colorado Springs and Salt
Lake City, for all points in Colorado.
Utah, Nevada and California.
In addition to the regular Pullman
porter, each car is accompanied by an
intelligent, competent and courteous
Courier" who will attend to the
wants f passengers en- route. This Is
all entirely new feature Of tourist car
service, and will be appreciated by
families or by ladies travelling alone.
Particular attention is paid to the care
OF children, who usually get weary on
long journey.
These tourist cars are sleeping cars
supplied with all the accessories neces-
sary to make the journey comfortable
and pleasant, and the berth rate leach
berth will accommodate two persons)
is only $500 from Chicago to Cali
fornia. Ask the nearest ticket agent
for tourist car folder, or address
Geo. Fl. Heafford. General Pass. and
Ticket Agent. Chicago. III.
Where God gives much in the way OF
favor and opportunity he expects much.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
The B. e. q r r has lust placed

The B. & o. R. r. has Just placed
an order for 43,5OO tons Of IS pound
steel rail for delivery in 1900. The
contract price is about So per ton or
81 per cent more than the Receivers
paid for rail during the time they had
charge Of the property. OF the total
amount just ordered the B. & 0. proper
will get $4,000 tons, the B. & 0. S. W..
1900, the Pittsburg and western
1000, and the Cleveland Terminal ana
Valley 1000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
An Innovation

I'm our house." said the base ball
crank with a new baby, 1.-The rules OF
the game are reversed. -Four bawls
put me off my Observation-Disclosures
North American.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
Nov, for the first time YOU
can get trial bottle Of Glory
Pector.l for IS cents. Ask
your druggist.

When Il camel wants water it r'oans
continually. 1t is pitiful at mig It in
the desert to hear the ceaseless oan-
ing of thirsty camels.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

II hear they are trimming the bot
tom of skirts with fur"
Eyes. That is another fashionable
fur below"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Each package Of PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES colors either Silk, Woo
or Cotton perfectly.
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weak.Lunx.d c.rnivor..

It ID . somewhat curious fact univer-
sally noted by travellers that lions. IT,
gers and other fierce carnivora are too
weak In lung power e run more than
o half milsI
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Mrs. Byron Afford, of Eldred, Pa,
owns and operates q nitro-glycerine
and dynamite factory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

In wishing for his neighbors' posses
sions, the covetous man loses his own.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with US 81 nee l865.-J. T.
Madison, 24OY I'D Ave, Chicago, ILL.,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

"peT
The Iowa legislature meets this winter. congress-
will deal with many Problems and wars In Africa
and the Philippines will lead to great results. The
Des Moines Daily News will tell you all about
these events and all other news of Iowa and the
world, including telegrapbic markets. Subscrip-
tion price, one year, 81: six months Is cents
three months. 50 cents, cash in advance. Address
The News, Les Moines Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Vaccination caused severe inflam-
nation of the arm of Annie Ackels, of
Brewsters, N. Y. A few days later
lock jaw resulted, and the child died.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
and get sample bottle free. Sold in
rs and so cent bottles. Go at once;
delays are dangerous.
Hannibal is Carthaginian, meaning
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1899-12-22
Not Exclusive.

Not Exclusive.
3e (agcd 5)-Our family is awfully
Five. Is yours?
isle (aged A. No, indeed! We
BIT anything to be ashamed of.
N9 The Typewriter Invention.
h. statistician has proven that the
" ntion of the typewriter has given
4 Eloyment to 500, 900 people, but he
to state how many cases of weak
Snachs it has induced. All people Of
Sentary occupation need Hostetter's
1mach Bitters. 1t helps nature to
kr the strain which ensues from
lhfnement.
fThose who love always have no leis.
te to pity themselves, or to be un-
Apply.