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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Il. L T. REDUCES RATES IN
INDIAN TERRITORY,

Every since the construction OF the
NJ. X. 4 T. Ry. through the Indian
Territory it's local passenger rate be-
tween stations in the Indian Territory
has been on the basis OF five cents q
mile. The customary rate of passen.
ger fares on railroads, except in sparce
~ settled country, is three cents a
mile. The population of the Indian
Territory during the past few years
has grown rapidly; there has been a
large increase in PASSENGER traffic on
this account, and the Katy officials.
recognizing the wants Of the people
and the justice of so doing, have volun'
tarily arranged to reduce the local
passenger rate to a basis of three cents
a mile. This reduction will take place
on or about November first. There
will be great rejoicing am ing the res
dents along the line of the NJ. X & 7
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
About Slate Pencils.

Slate pencils were formerly all cut
from slate just as it is dug from the
earth. Pencils so made were objected
to on account of the grit which they
contained. To overcome this difficulty
a scientific man devised an ingeniuos
process by which the slate is ground
to a very fine powder, all grit and for
eign substances removed, and the pow
der bolted through silk much in the
same manner as -four is bolted. The
powder is then made into dough and
this dough is subjected to heavy n.y.
draulic pressure, which presses the
pencils out in the required shape and
diameter, but in lengths of about
three feet. While yet soft the pencils
are cut into the desired lengths and
set out to dry in the open air. After
they are thoroughly dry the pencils
are placed in steam baking kilns
where they receive the proper temper
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Refining Petroleum.

The refining Of petroleum is an in
teresting process. The petroleum Is
put into tank, under which is slow
fire, burning the gas from the oil itself.
AS the latter warns up. the vapors
pass through long pipe, and are
cooled in the process, condensing it
into liquid again. The first thing that
comes over" Is a gas which is used
az fuel In the works. Next, the vary.
ing grades of naphtha; next (the prod.
uct becoming heavier and heavier all
the time), the gasoline grades, then
the low-test kerosenes. then the high.
grade kerosenes. Then comes long
list of heavier oils, ending with the
heaviest and thicKest OF lubricants.
There Is left in the tank parafine and
a black, dense, sticky substance which
is little more than asphalt From these
bi-products. after the refining of oil,
are made more than $50 substances of
value, including such familiar things
as dyes, soap, vaseline, ointment, and
chewing gum.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
WOMEN MAY WOO.
30 One Of Them Thinks, and Expressel
Herself.

30 One Of Them Thinks, and Expresses
Herself.
OF course women have to dispose of
themselves in marriage, but should
the woman ever propose? asks a mas
culine writer Sometimes, even when
1t is not leap year, they should. There
Is first OF all the case Of queens; they
must do so, and very prettlly did
Queen Victoria fulfil the task, says the
Washington Post.
But the sex is so good-na'ured in
helping lame dogs over stile! An
Irish girl did it in this way. She
thought that her boy was slow in COM
ing to the point, so she said, If were
you, Jack, and you were me, we'd be
married long ago." Another shy man
said to the lady of his choice: Il wish
we were on such terms of intimacy
that you wouldn't mind calling me by
my first name" "Oh," she answered,
''your second is good enough for me"
Shakespeare's heroines are remark
ably ready to take the initiative in
this most serious business. Helena
demands the hand of Bertram as the
price of her woodworking prescrip-
ton. Desdemona hints broadly that
she is to be had for the asking. Miriam
dada tells her patient logman that she
is his wife if he will marry her. olivia
says to her lovers masquerading mes
senger:
would you undertake another suit,
I rather hear you to solicit
Than music from the spheres!"
Then, finding Sebastian himself more
pliable than his fair double, she
fetches priest to make sure of him
while he is in the humor. Juliet,
caught thinking aloud, declares her
willingness to lay her fortunes at
Romeo's feet if he will but say when
and where the holy man shall make
them one.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
From the Country That
Neper Held Stare
An Interesting Letter From Mr..
Linsey in Canada.

NNy h..
Yorkton. Assiniboia. N. w. 4, Cana
da, July 3l.-Mr. Davies; Dear Sir
Excuse me for not writing sooner, as I
thought would wait and see how I
got along before did. We are all
well and doing we'll, and hope this
will find you and family the same, I
got here safe and sound and have q
good crop this year. Ny wheat and
oats are looking fine, and l have 9
good crop Of potatoes. l would like
for you to encourage and help my
friend Bakion to come on. I have
broke about IS acres and have so acres
under fence this spring. I would like
for you to have a few lines of this drop
ped in the eolored paper there for the
sake of our people and obligc me If you
please. find this country better than
1t is MAPPED out-the only country for q
poor man, When landed here L had
only 80 cents, but l realize what have
now is worth over 5000. l am the man
who waited there for my wife to send
me IS. 90 from Mt. Pleasant. l guess
will close. Hoping to hear from you
soon, remain
Yours Truly,
Mr. THOMAS LlNDsAY.
Yorkton. Can ada
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Arctic Night.


1cebergs dotted the blue surface OF
the sound, and far into the haze of
Bafin bay we could see them drifting
southwark. The air was as still and
clear as on a quiet, moonlit winter
night at home, and the level sun rays
streamed through in a glory of Italian
pink. Enfolding all, as was the peace
that passeth knowledge" like the Sc
renity of soul tnat has won, through
toll and storm, the strength and poise
OF enduring calm. It was well-nigh
overwhelming. In ill-disguised neces-
sity we turned from the vision to the
sight of heaps Of crumpled dead birds
in the boat, and talked of shooting,
and agreed that nowhere in the world
was there promise of better sport than
here. Then silence fell again. In spite
of us, our eyes were drawn outward;
and through all the peaceful beauty
We felt once more the poignancy of its
awful purity. He would be a man of
spotless soul indeed and Of assured
faith who, seeing the stainless lowell
ness of the scene, would feel no pang.
Not ones self only, but ones world
came there, as into the presence of the
great white throne, and stood con-
demned in a stiffness that was I'M
broken.-From with Arctic High
landers," by Walter A. Wyckoff, in
the September Scribner's.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Eminent In Letters at ~.

Dr. Adolph Harnack, for many years
professor of ecclesiastical history in
the University Of Berlin and the au-
th.r of ''The History Of Dogma" has
just been elected rector of the uuiver-
sity for the ensuing year. His cleo
ton was opposed by the orthodox par
ty, which objects to his somewhat lib
eral views. but the selection OF this
eminent scholar, whose services as the
historian OF Christian dogma are ap-
preciated in both hemispheres, is
warmly approved by the whole body
O; German scholars. He has attained
this eminence at the exceptionally
early age of 40.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Caleb Powers and Number 49,"

Powers. the Kentuckian convicted of
completely in the murder of Goebel,
may be excused If he put some faith
In the idea that thirteen is an unlucky
number. He was nominated for office
June -, 1899; arraigned July IL, 1900,
as one of thirteen conspirators named;
was defended by thirteen lawyers; his
sweetheart was the thirteenth witness;
the evidence showed that 1900 soldierz
were ready to defend him: he gave
Culton $1,000 to pay the expenses Of
the mountaineers; he took 81. 300 with
him when he ned; the evidence closed
Aug. u.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
English Learn from America.

The ice habit is making rapid prog
ress in Great Britain, says Marshall
Halstead, United States consul at Bir-
mingham, due largely to the incessant
clamor for ice in hotels and public
places by the thousands Of travelling
Americans. Not very long ago the
attendants OF public places in England
where nearly everything except ice
was provided, would be insulted If
one complained because ice could not
be had. Today all first class places
have few small Jumps swimming in
a glass dish, and you pick these out
with sugar tongs; and in country inns
and even in second class public houses
they apologize for not having it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Sketch Of the Career Of tho Hon. Dan
lei H. MCMILLAN.

Sketch of the Career Of tho Hon. Dan
lei H. McMnla1.
The birthplace of Col. D. H. McMil-
Ian, the new lieutenant governor Of
Manitoba, was in the county OF On
tario, near the town of Whitby, in the
Province of Ontario. The years of
his boyhood and early manhood, how
ever, were spent in the town of Col
lingwood. He received his education
in the public schools and the collegi-
ate institute of that town and in the
city of Toronto. His early ambitions
We're largely towards military life;
and it was his cherished desire to en-
ter the British army. He took course
Of training in the military schools OF
Toronto, where he was eminently sue
cessful, obtaining first class ce'tit~
Gates in both the infantry and the cav.
airy schools. He was identified with
military organizations In Ontario for
a number of years, and served there
during the Fenian raids at Niagara in
1864, and at Port Colborne in March
and Fort Erie in June. 1866. In 1870
he was selected for the position Of
captain in the first Red River expedi-
ton under Colonel Wellesley. The
young captain remained in Winnipeg
with the force for year, and returned
to Ontario in the summer Of 1871.
Coming to Manitoba again in 1874,
Mr.. Mcmillan engaged in Winnipeg in
the milling and grain business, with
which he remained connected from
1875 until three or four years ago
He built, in 1870, the first -four mill
ever erected in the province; and, in
the following year, exported to Mime
apolis the first shipment, as COM
mercial transaction, Of Manitoba's
wheat. He did not, meanwhile, lose
his interest in military matters, but
was ready for active service whenever
troops were required. He was major
of the Ninetieth Battalion until just
before the Northwest rebellion in 1885,
when he resigned, intending to give up
military affairs; but when the trouble
broke out, the old martial spirit was
revived, and he organized, along with
Col. Scott, the Ninety-fifth Battalion,
and went with that force to the North
west. He was then senior major, but
was afterwards in command OF the
observation-disclosures Herald and Star.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
RACE ECHOES.

Mrs. Agnes Moody of Chicago.
who was appointed by the Q. s.
Commissioner, Ferdinand Peck,
to manage the "Corn Kitchen"
at the Paris Exposition has re-
turned home. '.,-
Harry T. Burleigh is a member
81 the choir Of St. Georges Epis>
copal chur ch (uhite) otNew York
City. He is baritone singer and
receives $4,000 per year for his
services.
DR.. Geoigia E. L. Patton Wash
ington who was the first colored
woman that was given authority
TO practice medicine and surgery
in Tenn, died last month at Men,
phis. She practiced medicine in
Africa for two years, but owing
to the condition of her health she
was compelled to return to her
native land.
W. 7. Wright, colored, does all
the press work and book binding
for the Daily Chronicle of Clarkes>
vile, Tenn.
r. B. Fitzgerald of Dvrham, N.
O., makes the finest and best
brick in the state. He works
more hands and makes more
brick than any other dealer in
North Carolina. Besides this
business, Fitzgerald ownes large
drug store, and is the proprietor
Of q cigar manufacturing establish
ment. He employs in all of his
works about thirty men and wo>
men.-Ex.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Molten Wood In France.

Molten wood is a new invention by
Mr.. de Gall, inspector OF forests at
Lemur, France. BY means Of dry dis.
tillation and high pressure the escape
of developing gases is prevented, there
by reducing the wood to a molten con-
dition. After cooling off the mass
assumes the character of coal, yet
without showing trace of the organic
structure Of that mineral. This new
body is hard. but can be shaped and
polished at will; is impervious to
water and acids, and is perfect cleo
trical non-conductor. Great results are
expected from this new discovery
United States Consular Reports.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
MARRIEp WITHOUT coAr,.s
Dat He Had 60 walt Jlsty Years for
His Brids's Consent.

st558atF AAAo - tNVkA0O1Ss
The whirligig Of time that event
ually makes all things even made
it possible for both Thomas Hartigan
and Susan Thompson to keep their
vows that prevented them for half a
century from marrying. and yet per-
mitted them, only week ago, to wed
after all. Fifty years ago Thomas
Hartigan, in a sort OF boyish prank.
declared that he should marry in his
shirt sleeves. His bride, Susan Thomp-
son. went to the church on her we'd
ding day, never thinking that her
lover was serious in what he said.
but when he appeared at the altar
and declared that he should never
marry except in his shirt sleeves, then
she said she would never marry him
II he did not put on coat. Sosthere
was no wedding. All this happened
in the Cascade valley, near Renva.
Pa. After winning wealth in Cali
fornia Hartigan returned to the Cas-
cade valley three years ago. Susan
Thompson was still there. They talk
ed of marrying, but each was still firm
In the declaration in regard to the
shirt sleeves they had made so years
ago. Last summer the shirtwaist man
appeared. Thomas Hartir'u decided
that II he wore shirtwaist at his
wedding he would be fulfilling his vow
Of marrying in his shirt sleeves to the
letter. Miss Thompson decided that
fashion had given the shirt waist the
dignity Of a coat. and that she could
marry a man wearing a shirt waist
without breaking her VOW never to
marry Tom Hartigan unless he wore
. coat And so they were married,
and Tom Hartigan wore the most
elaborate shirt waist that the store
keeper in Renova could get in Phila-
delphia. So the male shirtwaist has
not lived in vain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
DOCTOR YOURSELF.

'Gonova" Tablets are mailed and
guaranteed by Kidd Drug Company
Elgin. ILL.,, to cure all forms of diseases
of Urinary organs, and system, Bladder,
ETC.. including Gonorrhoea, elect,
Whites, Lucorrhoea, unnatural dis
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Che urinary organs and mucous men,
hanes never gives structure, harmless
and painless An internal remedy
with injections combined; only one in
Che world. Sent per mail on receipt of
price, So per package or for 81. Don't
fool with cheap substitutes. Retail
and wholesale of J. T. Harlbut Co.,
Des Noines, Ia. Full line of Rubber
Goods; name what you want.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

lIaadarins and Rlch Msa ConErsgste Q,
Social Pleasures.

lLaadarins and Rlch Msa ConErsgate o.
MI social Pleasures. N
Club life in China Is not an innova.
ton from the west. For centuries the
rich Chinaman has had his club, and
as q rule it Is quite as elegant an af'
fair as are the aristocratic clubs Of
New York and Chicago. Most Of the
large Chinese cities, such as Canton
and Pekin, contain club for manda.
rims and rich men with pretensions to
rank. Some have a political faint
some are merely social. but all have
one peculiar feature. This is room
or oratory set strictly apart for relig
ious exercises. In the oratory ths
image of Chinese god is placed.
From time to time members of the
club enter the sanctuary to offer their
devotions. Apparently it is no un-
common thing at the beginning or sue
cessful ending Of great enterprise
such as, say, the murder OF an enemy
or the consummation Of political
conspiracy-to see Chinaman hasten
ing from the secular part of his club
bearing rich Offering or a prayer for
the god in the club sanctuary. He OBJ
serves his devotions with a gravity
that bears witness to his sincerity.
Some devout Cinnamon visit the god
the moment they enter the club build
ing and again PROSTATE themselves
The last thing before leaving. The
club god is not usually a war divinity,
but now, in the centers where the
Boxers" hold sway undisturbed 1t is
more than probable that the Boxer"
,od has been placed in all the clubs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Are you going to entertain? If SO
you will need invitations, call and see
our samples, our prices are the lowest
Fine Tart \ Fishing.

All OF the nimrous in Tampa are
much exercised over the tarpon fishing
In the bay, at the very doors of the
city, says the Florida Times-Union.
Capt. Warner, who tends the buoys in
the bay, reported that Monday he en-
countered school Of fifteen or twenty
Of them, and lost every hook he had in
an effort to land at least one. Yester-
day he saw another large number
playing in the bay, no further away
than the third light This IL something
now in the tarp0n line, for they have
nsvse before been 20 near the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Passion Plays Financial Results,

Oberammergau has been casting up
the accounts Of this years Passion
Play. There were forty-eight perform
ances and 100000 visitors, who paid
$500 900 for admission. The profits Of
the village from dodgers, the sale Of
trinkets. ETC.. were between $750, 900
and $1,000 900. Munich and Bavarian
railroads have also prohted, the latter
showing . surplus Of $3.50. 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

All Druggists guarantees every bottle
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
will refund the money to anyone who
is not satisfied after using two-thirds
of the contents. This is the best rem
edp in the world for la grippe, coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough and
is pleasant and safe to take. 1t pre-
vents any tendency os cold to result
in pneumonia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

If you are going to give an entertain
ment or serve dinner Thanksgiving you
will need tickets and dodgers. Come
to the Bystander Office, our samples
and prices will suit you
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-14
Moaey % Loan BY the
.BnterpriSe lYeStmentC Co.

on personal, chattel and other secur.
GeA Everything private. Loans can
b renewed upon payment of extern
sion. Easy payments. monthly or
weekly. I. T. VILLA MSON,
1870 Business Manager.
Eli 4th, street. Des Moines.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-30
russo & Holland. Big mInstreIs.

On Monday evening next, Dec. 3rd,
this famous minstrel company will be
the attraction at the opera house. The
First PART" or opening, with this
company is said to be the most elabor-
ate setting ever shown by q minstrel.
1t is called "The Oriental Terrace, u
and is the perfection Of the scenic ar
lists and electricians skill. In fact,
the whole performance is marked with
beautiful scenery and wardrobe. In
every act special scenery is used. The
company carries the largest and hand
soonest cars used by show, their street
parade is a largo one, and everything
used in it is carried by the organiza-
tion. The wardrobe, both on and of
the stage, is of the best. The princi-
pals this season are Billy Kersands.
John Rucker, McKissick y Jones,
Happy Beauregard, Fosey & Powers,
the Byron Family, the Flying Ban
wards, billiard Brewer. the Arabian
Demanites and Furber & Davis. The
beautiful stage picture. "Down Among
the Cypress" showing the elaborate
scenery Of Florida, and introducing
the entire company, is one Of the olio
acts worth mentioning.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-30
Mutual Telephone association.

There was meeting Of the Angus
ia County Mutual Telephone Associa
ton in this city on Saturday In the Of
flee of County Supt. of schools.
President John W. Todd called the
meeting to order and Mr.. J. w. Mont
gomery was elected temporary secre.
tary. The treasurer's report was read
and approved. Mr.. Watts, manager
OF the Mutual system was called upon
and made a satisfactory talk, explain
ing a number of things that the mem.
bers wished to know. The following
resolution offered by Mr.. Montgomery
was adopted. "That all lines and side
lines shall respectively pay their dues
for said main or side lines through their
local treasurer to the treasurer OF the
county association, and that the treas
urer of the association Is hereby en-
powered to require the whole amount
due for switchboard service to be paid
him at one time, and if it appears that
in the case Of any line service fee has
not been paid for any phone or side
line, the manager Of the central is au-
thorized to discontinue service to said
line until payment for every phone is
made. But nothing in this resolution
is to alter or In any way change the
existing between the assOcia
tion and the Stanton Mutual Tele.
phone Company.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-30
Sensational sheotIn

A highly sensational shooting took
place Monday night at the Virginia
Hospital in Richmond. G. 8. William
son, of Nottoway, shot Miss Bessie
Stuckey, apretty nurse employed there.
Williamson. 1t is said. had been reject
ed by Miss Stuckey and in q fit Of jeal
susy shot her. Miss Stuckey was walk
ing through the hospital corridor when
Williamson drew 38.caliber revolver
and fred two shots at the young lady.
She was struck in the side and in one
arm. The wounds are painful. but ii
is thought Miss Stuckey will recover
Williamson was arrested and commit
ted for a hearing. He had been drink
ing during the day, but was not drunk
when arrested. Williamson, who il
about q or "a years of age. was at one
time a student at the Virginia Medical
College.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-30
West View Mention.

West view, Nov. 27.-Hon. J. Hop.
Wood. Of Philippi, W. Va, stopped
off on bis return home from Richmond
where he had been attending to some
legal business, and spent Sunday and
Monday with his father-in-law, Rev.
j. w. Canter.
Mr.. T. G. Roberts, wife and two
children, after spending week here
with his parents. have returned to
their home at Oak Ridge, Nelson
county.
Miss Ledona Mays, of Greenbrier
county, w. Va, is the guest OF her sis
ter, Mrs. J. w. Canter.
We are sorry to state that Mr.. j. E.
Mays is still unable to resume his bus
mess ON account of rheumatism.
From the heavy rain of Sunday
night Middle River was fuller than it
has been for some time.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1900-11-30
SW0ope Locals.

Swo0pe. Nov. 26.-Miss Daisy Tay-
lor is visiting her brother and uncle at
Dunn L0up. w. Va.
Mr.. w. FL. Henderson, was in Staun-
ton last week, attending the circuit
court.
Miss Tessie Crop, of Burketown, is
visiting her brother, W. H. Crop.
Mr.. G. J. Coiner has presented to the
congregation of Hebron church a fine
large bell for the new church. The
bell measures rs inches in diameter,
weighs about three hundred pounds,
and it is said can be heard distance
of four miles when tolling.
We notice Mr.. w. II. Henderson
preparin 6 to build fine dwelling on
his farm at SwoOpe.