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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
MUCHAKINOCK NEWS.

Thursday. Thanksgiving day, Mr..
and Mrs. Dave Thomas entertained
a few of their friends at dinner.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Alexander. Mrs. Rhodes, Prof. and
Mrs. j. II. Mcdowell and little Nirnie,
Mr.. Jack Mease, Mr.. and Mrs. will
Green. Mr.. and Mrs. jackson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Thomas and John II. Wash
ington. \ most delightful time was
enjoyed by all those present, the
good time lasted until late in the
evening when all left for their home
feeenng more than thankful that
they had attended Mr.. ana Mrs.
Thomas Thanksgiving dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Green entertained at
Blightwell. After supper Mr.. Jack
son entertained the guests with
supper Thanksgiving evening Messrs.
Prof. \. r. jackson, p. II. Carry, j.
some of his choice piano solos.
A grand time was had at the de-
bate Thanksgiving night. Everyone
seemed to be well pleased with the
debate. The question was, Resolved,
The Negro is Responsible for his
present condition. Affirmative, W. II.
IIOnOOu anu d. L. washing WI. wv 81
tive. \. II. Jackson and j. ii. Mellow
ell. The affirmative made II points
and the negative 20. The negative
won the debate and were highly com
plimented on the argument that was
produced.
Mr.. a. Cary and W. II. London after
the debate challenged the negative
on the expansion question, which was
accepted and will be debated in the
near future.
Mrs. Elite NJ. Jackson reports a
pleasant visit to Boone, Ia, as the
guest of Mrs. Patton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
LIVING EXPENSES.
Provisions Are Cheaper Now Than They
We're Thirty Years Ago,

We're Thirty Years Ago.
The interesting disclosure is made
that the cost of living is less in the
United States today than it was in
the 1860. Carefully compiled statistics
show that articles costing $500 then
cost SIS now. 1t is true that few
things are more expensive, but CON-
modities consumed generally by fam
lilies, such as breadstuffs, sugar, rice,
salt, wooden and cotton goods, boots
and shoes, and silk and rubber goods,
are considerably cheaper now than
they were thirty years ago. Ali manu-
featured goods, with hardly an excep-
ton, are cheaper, mainly because Of
improved processes Of manufacture
which enable the maker to reduce the
cost to the lowest point, says Leslie's
Weekly. The development of our vast
arabic territory in the west, north
west and southwest, and the striking
results of irrigation, when applied to
what were formerly considered desert
lands, have increased our crop sup
pies IuOlc idpiuly IAdA tAC AASA case "a
population. Despite the dire predic-
lions that prices of wheat, corn and
cotton must inevitably advance be-
cause little land remained to be cult
waited in the west and south, the fact
is that millions of acres are still await
ing tillage. In Texas alone an area
almost as extensive as that of the
original thirteen states is virgin soil.
The emigrant may have to go farther
and work harder to establish home
stead in the United States, but Uncle.
Sam is still rich enough to give every
able-bodied, industrious newcomer
chance to own farm. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
DOGS WEAR SHOES.
Alaskan Animals hold Up Feet to Have
Shoes Put On.

Alaskan Animals hold Up Feet to Have
Shoes Put On.
In Alaska shoes for dogs have been
introduced. The use of shoes for
animals in the far north country is
not merely out of kindness to the dogs.
1t is matter of necessity, for one OF
the greatest dangers to travellers in
Alaska is that the dogs which draw
sledges or transport goods freeze their
feet by contact with the ice. This
sometimes renders the animals practi-
caily useless and leaves the traveller
without means of transit over the
fields of ice. Before the introduction
of the shoes it was the custom to wrap
the feet of the dogs in cloth, but this
was a poor measure at best, as the
cloths often came off, leaving the poor
beasts unprotected. The cloths also
interfered with the free loconlotion OF
the dogs. Since the gold fields opened
more dogs have been used and great
speed in travel has become necessary.
The dogs shoe was invented to meet
the requirements. The lacings are at
the back to give free play to the dogs
legs. The wonderful intelligence OF
these faithful animals is shown by
their readiness in taking to the shoes
They become so accustomed to them
that they ere uneasy without them
On the trail the dogs have frequently
been known to come to the driver in
the morning and hold out their legs
to have their shoes put on. If the
shoes happen to be laced too tight,
they will whine and make their dis
comfort manifest, wagging their tails
for JOY when the laces are fixed to
their liking.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
CLIN ron.

The Thanksgiving dinner was pat
ronized by fair-sized crowd. While
the receipts were not what the lad
les would have liked them to have
been they have no serious complaint
to offer.
Rev. F.. J. Peterson is compiling
church directory, which he hopes
to issue soon. He is also arranging
to have a silver rally on Jan. 6, 1901.
At the session Monday night the
stewards and trustees decided to
hold a fair during the holidays and
to run two days and nights. 49,
Mrs. II. S. Anderson left Saturday
for DeKa!b, H., where she will make
her future home. While in Clinton
she made many friends who regret
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Here's q Worried Citizen,

This is an age of hustle, hustle and
sweat. A man hustles from early
dawn until the katydids sing in the
twilight for three meals day and q
place in which to lie awake at night
and worry about it. If he doesn't over
work he is called lazy, and If he does
overwork he goes crazy. He tolls and
saves through the days Of his youth
80 that when he grows old he can wear
a silk hat and sit on the knee of lux
ury, but when his hair turns to snow
and his whiskers grow thin and gray
in life's late afternoon. he finds he
has been victimized and grievously
bunkoed by his own calculations, and
that rheumatism and poor relations
have shattered all his dreams and
punctured his long hopes.-Dallas City
Oll.) Review. -.-s-s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
\ ron oil E.PLE ssE ONES.

Darknsss ths Proper Tins fsr Rsfrsshlng
sleep. MI, 5Ss N ;s
n The old tradition that the hours ofS
sleep before midnight are hours Of
beauty sleep" means only that late
hours take away beauty. Thousands
Of night workers will testify that eight
hours of sleep from 10 to 6 Is worth
ten hours taken after retiring at 4
o'clock in the morning. Darkness is
the proper time for the sleep that does
the most good. It is not we'll to sleep
in room in which plants are grow
ing. Their food is carbonic acid gas.
II they can live there the room Is a
bad place for you to sleep in. Besides,
plants use up good deal Of oxygen
and give of effluvia and pollen irritat-
ing to the human system. The sound.
est sleep Is during the first three or
four hours after going to bed This
has been ascertained by scientific ex-.
pertinent, though most people think
they sleep soundest just before the
time when conscience tells them to get
up. Insomnia often comes from over
eating. A little dieting may do more,
good than lot of doctors prescrip-
tons. More persons suffer from over.
eating than from overworking. Long,
deep BREATH & kept up as long as pos
sible by will power is the most gem
orally recommended remedy for occa-
sional sleeplessness. The main aim in
such cases is to keep the mind from
thinking. This Is sometimes accom-
plished by the strain of keeping the
eye fixed on some point in the ceiling
or keeping the will fixed on the effort
not to move even the smallest muscle.
Monotony will put any man to sleep in
spite of himself. Most psychologists
acknowledge that deep study of any
subject just before going to sleep may
result in something like a revelation
as to some phase of the subject, the
mind through unconscious cerebration
accomplishing wonders without the as:
sistance of the will. Passages to be
mcmorized should be repeated several
times before going to bed. Sometimes
the sleeplessnss of children is owing
to excitation Of the digestive organs.
In that case it is a good plan to allow
only vegetable foods at the evening
meal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Honored as an Exsayist.

Carolyn King, daughter of General
Charles King, has been accorded an
unusual honor. Miss King finished
her course at the Sorbonne in June,
and then entered for competition in
the Alliance Franchise, which meets
every summer and confers its diplo.
mas on such foreigners as can pass It's
rigid examinations after attending lee
lures and hitting essays on several
OF the standard authors and dram
atists. Moliere, Racine. Corneille, La
Rochefoucauld, and J. Rousseau were
assigned to Miss King, and it was he
essay on Corneille which was giver
first place unanimously by the judges
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
YUSKEGEE NOTES.

Mr.. C. NJ. Melden, President of
Clarke university, Atlanta, Ga, was
q visitor at Tuskegee Tuesday OF
this week. He delivered an opening
address in the chapel to the teachers
and students.
Thanksgiving day was observed in
the usual manner at Tuskegee. De-
votional exercises were held in the
morning after which bicycle races,
football and other amusements were
INDUCED in Dy teachers and students.
A number of Western Sunday
School Christian Endeavor societies
and day schools are planning for
Booker T. Washington day on the
day before Washington's birthday.
Information as to the work at Tus-
kegee will be given and a collection
taken to help it along.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Had Handled e5O,OOO,OOO.

A remarkable record was that
which had been gained by the l.te
John Lancombe, for 80 years cashier
Of the government printing Office at
Washington and an employee Of the in
stitutlon in some capacity since its
establishment. His record lay in the
fact that as cashier of the printing Of
fce he disbursed more than $4,000. 600,
and without the disallowance or sus-
pension Of single account turned in
by him to the auditors of the treasury.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
The Best Plaster.

A piece OF, flannel dampened with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to
the effected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame
back or pains in the side or chest, give
give it u trial and you are certain to be
more than pleased with the prompt
relief which it affords. Pain Balm also
cures rheumatism. One application
gives relief. For sale by all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Hlnss Wss,1a rstsoas ~ 0asakEsls sllA 1s
Six women and four men, accused
of patronixing 4 bucket-shop IN the
Rialto building, were fined the costs BY
Justice Martin yesterday. One OF the
women, who gave her name as Maria
Jones, attempted to leave the court
room without paying the costs. De-
tective Woodbridge saw her and he
pursued and overlook her at the door.
He took her to cell. where she was
kept until she paid the necessary
amount Chicago Tribune.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Nine Barrels of Stamps.

4 dealer has purchased nine barrels
full Of United States stamps, but this
mammoth transaction has not created
a ripple on the market. There are no
Brattleboros, st. Louis, New Haven
nothing but plain everyday stamps,
and the dealer intends to sell them by
the thousand. They will come in
handy to decorate furniture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Clothes Brushes In Cars.

The South Chicago Street Railway
Company has introduced into its cars
whiskbrooms and clothes brushes.
These useful articles are placed in a
small cabinet in the forward end OF the
car, within easy reach Of the passen-
gers, with an announcement beneath
notifying travellers that the brushes
are at their disposal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Barratry Case Is Not Pushed.

When the charge of barratry, which
means the encoura cement of lawsuits,
made by W. Van Kirk against Attor-
ney Robert T.. Cantwell came up FOR
hearing before Justice Severson yes
terday a nonsuit was entered by the
complainant. Cantwel4,-i it Is said, ad-
verified to conduct bankruptcy cases
free of charge for any city employees
who were in debt to money lenders
Chicago Journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Diamond Polishing Tedious Work.

Diamond polishing is lengthy
process. The workmen sit at long
tables with their backs to the light
and have in front Of them small iron
wheels revolving with terrible rapid
ity-1, 500 times minute. The round
ed diamonds are dipped in oil and dia'
mond dust, soldered to handle and
placed against the wheel. The many
sides of the stone are given here and
It Is q tedious process.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Making of Watch Glasses.

Watch glasses ought not to be ex-
peasive, and are not. In the produce
ton Of common watch glasses. the
glass is blown into sphere about a
meter in diameter, sufficient material
being taken to give the desired thick
ness. as the case may be. Disks are
then cut out from the sphere with the
aid Of pair Of compasses, having q
diamond at the extremity Of one leg.
There is knack of detaching the disc
after It has been cut. A good work
man will, it is said, cut 5000 glasses
in a day. :~'% Z.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

4 monument now marks the place
where stood the famous tree in the en-
virons of Philadelphia, Pa, under
which William Penn negotiated the
treaty with the Indian chiefs, of which
it has been said that it is ''the only one
ever made without an oath. and the
only one never broken"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
TolstOi's Daughters Assist.

Count Leo Tolstoi is assisted in his
literary work by his two daughters
Tatjana and Marcia, who have more
than ordinary talent. However great
I may be or not be as a novelist
said Tolstoi recently, II am much
greater as correspondent, because my
two daughters write all ny letters"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Bound to Join the Army.

A recruit for the British army was
taken to be sworn in recently by the
magistrate Everything was going
swimmingly till the magistrate asked
the man, Have you ever been in pris-
on?" At this the man looked startled,
but quickly recovering himself, he
blurted out, "No, sir, have never been
in Jail, but I don't mind doing a few
days If you thinl, it necessary"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Prih-s Of Wales Studying Law.
The prince Of Wales still pursues his
law studies most Systematically. He
was chosen bencher of the middle
temple number of years ago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Germans WOulu Save Birds.

The feeling in Germany against the
wholesale slaughter Of birds in Italy is
getting very bitter. This year very
few swallows have come from the
south, and it is feared that in few
years the, will be practically exter-
minated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Gotham Might Not Approve.

1t is said that Commissioner Peck
hesitated to offer champagne to his
guests at the opening of the United
States pavilion at the exposition, las
he was afraid that it would not be ap-
proved Il. New York"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
A kamr Newspaper.

It is not generally known that the
Kaff1rs of south Africa, popularity sup
posed to be a tribe of wild saVages.
publish a newspaper. 1t is called the
Imyo and has for it's editors Tengo
Jabaire and Mr.. Makubalo. Contrary
to the reports of the leanings OF the
Kaffirs in the present war, the 1mvo
strongly sympathizes with the Beers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
GroXth Of Book Publiahin

During the past few years the book
publishing industry has increased, like
all others. In 1897 and 1898 the indus
try was at a low ebb. less than 5000
new books being put on the market In
either year; but in 1899 no fewer than
5000 books were published in this
country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
EVERYBODY

KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAljN.
DRY is the best in the city. Try them
ond be decided.
Maine Office 211-215 MIN THSt.
Branch Office 504 MULBERRY st.
PHONE $40.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
A Billion Dollars EMPLOYED.

A Billion Dollars Employed.
4 good English authority estimates
that $1,000, 100000 foreign capital is
new operating in Russia in manufac-
turing, industrial, steamship and 9TH
er enterprises.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

Our job department motto is prompt
service, good work and low prices.
A trial will convince you.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
ZRE Xl1RAL,LLOU,SC Cures

y ao5 Marquardt Biz. They
are giving their Service h
Free for three Months to
all Invalids who call
Before Jan I2th
Owing to the large number of inva
lids who have called upon the British
Doctors at the Office room. 204 and 2O5
Marquardt Block, and who have been
unable to see them, these eminent
gentlemen have, by request, consented
70 continue giving their services free
for three months to all invalids who
I call upon them before January 18th. p
These services will consist not only
Of consultation, examination and ad-
vice, but also Of all minor surgical op-
erations. e. 81 ~,
The object in pursuing this course is
to become rapidly and personally &C.
quainted with the sick and afflicted,
and under no consideration whatever
will any charges be made for any SER
vices rendered for three months, medi-
cine excepted, to all who call before
January. 18th. a-,
The doctors treat all forms of disease
and deformities, and guarantee cure
in every case they undertake. At the
first interview thorough examination
is made; and, if incurable you are
frankly and kindly told SO, also advis-
ed against spending your money for
useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrhal
deafness; also cancer without pain or
cutting; all skin diseases, rupture and
all diseases of the rectum are positively
cured by their treatment.
DR.. j. Boyd, the chief consulting sur
geon. of the institute, is in personal
charge. e. -l,-
OFFICE NO s;oo s s. % TO a s;So p m
SPECIAL NOTICE-If you cannot
call, send stamp for question blank for
home treatment
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07
Great Rritain,s Insane.

Great Britain's Insane.
For the last ten years there has been
IN increase OF 1000 annually IL the
pumber Of Great Britain's Insane, ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-07

The iowa STATE BYsrAEDER will b.
on sale 1T A. +. Tervalon's cigar store,
2s26 State street, Chicago.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1900-01-25

sec. =. That IRON and after the
passage of this act until January 1,
1902, any person who produces a
certificate Of the township board of
assessors, or a majority Of them, to
the effect that such person owns and
habitually uses one road vehicle with
tires not less than four inches in
width, shall be exempt from road
duty and from the payment of a
communication road tax: Provided,
That the provisions of this section
shall not apply to log carts or log
wagons.
Sec. 3. That after January |,
1908, it shall DC misdcmeanor for
any person or persons to use upon
the public highways of this State or
any part thereof any wagon having
tires of less width than above dcsig-
mated: Provided, That the provis
ions Of this act shall not apply 20
pleasure vehicles, nor to the use of
parts of public highways by any per-
son or persons in transporting any
crops from one part to another on
their premises: Provided, further,
That all wagons now in use, or that
may be in use January |, 1908, of
less width than above designated
may be used until worn out
Sec. 4. That the violations of the
provisions of this act shall be deemed
and is hereby declared to be mis-
dcmeanor, and the offender, upon
conviction, shall be punished by a
fine Of not less than IS and not more
than sl5, or by Imprisonment of not
more than thirty days.
Sec. 5. That it shall be the duty
of all county supervisors and men,
bers Of county boards of commits
sioncrs to sec that the provisions Of
this act are properly enforced, and
to prosecute all violations thereof.
NINTH DAY-JAN. IS.
Senator Sheppard presided when
the Senate session opened this morn
ing, Lieutenant Governor Scarbor-
ough being absent.
The committee on education re-
ported, without recommendation, on
Senator Graydon's dispensary bill.
This measure carries out the ideas
of the Governor az announced in his
message, and it is commonly asserted
that it is the administration BILL"
Mr.. Nettlcs introduced a bill re-
quiring magistrates to give bond
Of 5000.
At ~ o'clock the Ellcrbe memo
rial exercises were held in the hall
of the House. Senator Sheppard
presided. The Governor and State
officers and members Of the Supreme
Court occupied seats on the rostrum.
Senator Brown introduced suita-
bic resolutions in memory of the late
Governor and made ali address III
which the good qualities of the de-
ceased and his success in life were
depicted in glowing words.
Both houses adjourned until Mon
day after the exercises.
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