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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
SALT AS LIES ELIXIR.

University Professors Say They Havs
Discovered Great SECRET.
Chicago, Dec. 27.Salt In solution
causes rhythmical beats Of the heart
and can be used to prolong life. ac-
cording to conclusions reached by two
professors at the University Of Chicago
after months Of experiment. DR.. Jac-
ques Loeb and Prot. D. J. Lingle an
nounce that they have discovered the
force which starts the heart pulsating.
Thus after centuries Of study In school
and monastery, after long search by
adventures who sought to find the Sc
cret Of life in fountains gushing from
earth, in alchemists' connections and
in witches charms the elixir Is said
to be at hand in one Of the cheapest
and plainest commodities that man
knows of. .5
Experiments have been conducted by
the university men on turtles. First
the decapitation of the hard-shelled
victim was accomplished in as pain
less a manner as possible. The lower
part of the shell was then removed
and the heart was taken from the
body, A small strip was removed from
one Of the ventricles and suspended in
various solutions. Only when it was
suspeh ded in mixture in which salt,
technically known as sodium chloride,
was the chief component, did it beat
steadily.
Three theories brought forward by
scientific men to explain the beating
of the heart are said by the Chicago
professors to have been demolished by
their tests. Explanations that are said
to have been relegated to the realm
of the superstitious are the early be-
lief that the heart throbs because it Is
full Of blood, the idea Of Prof. ]. H,
Hall of the University of Michigan
that the proteids in the blood cause
the pulsation and the nerve-action the
ory of Prof. Wringer Of Johns Hop
kins university.
Whether the new theory will result
in developments that will make 1t pos
sible for life to be restored where tha
decedent has not sustained a violent
death remains to be demonstrated. In
cases of hemorrhage the saline solu-
ton has been used for years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
BRITISH PRESSING DEWET..
The Boer Commandment IL Pursued
IAdybrpnd niItrCt.

Tho Boer Commaudant In Pursued In
= ~Ladybrand District
Maseru, Dec. 27.-The British are
pressing Commandant Dewet in the
Ladybrand district. ..-
London, Dec. 27.--The positiin of
Cape Colony is hanging in the balance.
According to the Morning Posts Cape
Town correspondent, everything de-
ponds upon the quantity of ammuni-
ton in possession Of the disloyal Dutch
presidents, 100 of whom have Joined
the Beers in the Philiptown district
alone. Energetic measures have been
taken to stem the invasion, but there
is unquestionably danger that parties
of Beers will get through into parts of
the colony and gradually raise the
whole cape in rebellion. Re-enforce-
ments can arrive none too soon.
:, It .anpears that one Boer column at
tackled steynsburg, but was repulsed
and fed, intrenching itself in the
mountains. Another Boer commando
captured a party Of police at Venter'
stad. Mounted colonial troops sur
prised 900 Beers fifteen miles from
Burghersdorp, Dec. %, and after a
brisk interchange Of volleys, retired
with loss OF two men.
The Cape Town correspondent OF the
Times telegraphs that scarcely any
Cape Colonists have Joined the invad-
ers.
Wellington, N. e., Dec. N.-The gov
eminent has asked the governor, the
earl of Ranfurly,. to inform Joseph
Chamberlain, the secretary Of state for
the colonies, that it does not wish the
New Zealand contingent in South Az
RIGA to be diminished that drafts will
be forwarded to fill the ranks, ami
that additional mounted men will be
sent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
A KINGS WIFE.
Dlnacult Selection Usually Falls 70 the
Lot Of Statesman.

Dlnacult Selection Usually Falls 70 the
Lot of Statesman. =. X.
Selecting a wife for king Is as diff
ficult as picking out good horse, and
in some instances it has been carried
out in much the same manner. When
Henry VII. of England meditated es-
pousing the princess Of Naples he sent
three commissioners to examine and
report on her attractions and qualifica-
tions-mental, morM and physical.
The ENJOYS were instructed to study
the habits and character OF the prin-
cess. to test the soundness of her
lungs and to note her personal appear
ance, with especial reference to the
color of her hair and the shape Of her
nose. They performed their duty with
scrupulous fidelity and made detail
ed report. "The nose of the princess,
they wrote, "has little elevation in
the middle Of its length, from which
point it bends down toward her lips
as If it were seeking to kiss them. d
Being permitted to kiss her hand they
utilized the occasion to study that
member with care and reported that II
was of pretty shape and soft as satin.
adding that her eyes were brown and
her eyebrows and hair nearly black,
They took such note of her respiration
as circumstances and etiquette per-
mitted. The king was DESTROYS of OBJ
tanning q wife who was not addicted
to the use of perfumes and the COM
missioners were able to report that
the princess. like a rose, exhaled only
her own fragrance. Her disposition
appeared to them to be happy com.
bination Of modesty and sprlghtliness
But Notwithstanding this pleasing
description the king did not marry
her. Perhaps the nose was too much
for him.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
BLOCKS PAYMENT TO CRAMPS.
Protest by Germany to the Sultan Inn
pedes Cruiser Contract. &.

Protest by Germany to the Sultan Inn
Pedes Cruiser Contract. Il.
Constantinople, Dec. 25.-The ex-
pected imperial trade authorizing the
signing of the contract for the con-
struction Of a cruiser for the Otto.
man navy by the Cramp Shipbuilding
company, together with the initial
deposit of 100000, has not yet been
issued. 1t appears the German em'
bassy has protested to the porte
against the payment to the Cramps
before the amount owing to Herr
Krupp for naval guns has been paid.
New Zealand Soldiers In south Africa
Wellington, N. T., Dec. 27.-The gov
eminent has asked the governor, the
Earl of Banfurly, to inform Mr.. Jo-
seph Chamberlain, the secretary of
state for the colonies, that it does
not wish the New Zealand contingent
in South Africa to be diminished, that
drafts will be forwarded to fill the
ranks and that additional mounted
men will be sent. ",
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
On Her Way to Panama.

San Diego, Cal, Dec. 27.-The cruiser
Phaeton of the British Pacific squadron
has put in here on her way from Els.
quimalt to Panama, whittier she was
ordered on account Of the Colombian
rebellion and the disturbances which
may follow it. 1t was not the inten-
ton to stop at this port, but one Of
the sailors is suffering from a frac-
tured leg and will be left here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
Lord Roberts 1T Made n.

.Funchal, Island Of Madeira, Dec. 81
Tho steamer Canada, with Lord Rob-
erts on board. arrived here last even
ing, receiving a salute Of nineteen guns
on entering the port.
This morning Lord Roberts was ten
dered an official reception by the all
lhorit:es, and at noon, aboard the Can
ada, he will proceed to Gibraltar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
Teeth of Mastadon Found.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. N.-Near Wealth
erford yesterday men who were dig
ging we'll unearthed two teeth of a
mastadon weighing fourteen pounds
each, and an immense horn or tusk,
eleven feet long and three feet in cir
conference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
E.t.te OF Roger yyo,cott.

Boston. Mass, Dec. 2S.-The estate
Of the late Roger Wolcott represents,
according to the assessors books OF
Boston and Milton, about $4,000. The
real value would be considerably in
excess OF that amount -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
Big Fire In Calgary, N. w. T..

Calgary, N. w. T., Dec. 27.-The
most destructive fire in the history OF
Calgary ragged today, and wrought
damage estimated at 100000. Several
of the finest business structures fell
prey to the flames, notably the Clar.
ence, Eau Claire and new Norman
blocks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
Drunken Mama Fatal Prank.

st. Louis, NO., Dec. 27.-James Ken
nedy lies at the point Of death at the
city hospital. He went into a saloon
last night intoxicated, ordered drink,
shot glass out of the hand of a by
stander and put bullet into his own
head before he was interfered with.
The man he shot was a stranger to
him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
TWO PRINCES ARRESTED.
Tuan and Chaung Appreciated an
49, Held for Trial. -:

Held for Trial. 49,.
: London, Dec. 27.-The Shanghai
correspondent of the Standard says:
"The government has arrested
Prince Tuan and Prince Chaung ON
the borders of the Shan 81 and Shen
81 provinces. Yu Hsien has becn Or
dered to return to Sian Flu forthwith,
to be executed, it is supposed. It is
inferred from these reports that the
imperial authorities are preparing to
concede the demands of the joint
note for the punishment of the insti-
gators of the trouble in China"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
Friend Of Nancy Hanks Dead.

Mexico, Mo-, Dec. 2S.-Mrs. Charles
Lander, 81 years old, died in this city
after an illness Of two years. Mrs.
Lander was, as far as known, the last
survivor who knew Nancy Hanks, the
mother OF Abraham Lincoln.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
GOV. Stanley. Favors Hanging.

Wichita, Kas.. Dec. 2S.-Gov. Stan
ley's message will ask that capital pun
Ishment be revived by special act Of
the legislature Gov. Stanley believes
capital punishment in all the states
would lessen the number Of lynchings.
He has made special study on this
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
paderewskl believed Alive.

Paris, Dec. 2S.-1nquiries in quarters
most likely to be correctly informed or
the subject show that nothing is known
in Paris to justify the report circulated
in the United States that M. Ignace
Paderewski, the pianist, has been
killed in duel in France.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
Educators Meet in Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 2S.-Prominen,
historians, educators and political
economists have gathered In Detroit
in attendance at the annual convention
of the American Economic Association
and the American Historical Associa-
ton, which opened to-day. 49,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
Mob Wreck. Objectionable Saloon.

Flora, Ind, Dec. 28.-The Burling-
ton club house, known as the Blue
Goose, was again last night the OBJ
Ject of the wrath of mob All the
windows were broken out, the doors
smashed, and the liquor kegs rolled
INTO the street and emptied into the
0,,fforc
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
~
II. 3. tUelsb
Il

I have no doubt your decision Is wise
one-for me- And now, will you ex-
cuse me II speak to someone else? I
see some Of my friends are growing
impatient"
Enderby bowed and left her, feeling
as II page in his life had closed for
ever. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28

Some girls weep over novel hero
while their mothers wrestle with
scrubbing brush.
y In 1880 the worlds railways meas
ured only 21o miles. Now there are
100000 miles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
Captured by Doors.

Cape Town, Dec. 27.-A squadron OF
yeomanry which had been following
the Beers from Britstown is reported
to have been entrapped. There were
several casualties. 1t is said. and the
remainder of the force was captured.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-12-28
Killed BY . wabash Train.

Decatur. ILL.,. Dec. 2S.-George Guss
was killed early this morning by
Wabash train two miles east Of De-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
HISTORY OF TIE
LAND OFFICE
Vas Established at Close Of Reyolu-
tionary War.
NAMES OF FIRST SETTLERS
Its archives Contain Records OF Great
Value 10 the State and rrcci-
Gus 10 The Memory
OF Many.

The recent agitation concerning the
Register Of The Land Office has brought
that department OF The State Govern
mont promptly before the people.
The office WAS established in 1873. Pre-
vious TO that year the work that fell TO
that department was done by the Secre-
,ary OF The Commonwealth. The LeSis-
latu-e. however. declared that the work
could not be properly done by the Secre-
gary Of the Commonwealth, and the de-
l9;uaincnt WAS created.
From that year 30 the present time the
office has been in existence. There are
IA the archives Of the office iorty-two
large volumes continuing the records OF
grants that were not founded on sur
vcy, between The years 1913 and liza,
Inclusive From 1874 to 1II2, the period
of the Revolutionary War, no records
We're kept, Since the establishment OF
the office more than 100000 surveys
have been filed and recorded in the Of
flee. filling 400 record books with an az
eraEc OF 100 pages each.
REVOLUTIONARY HEROES.
Besides the regular land grant records
there is in the office roster contain
ing the names of 100000 Revolutionary
War soldiers who received Hand IN pay
ncnt for services in that war. Also rec
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
s1oo-HEWaRD-s1oo.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased
TO learn that there is at least one dread
ed disease that science has been able
TO cure in all its stages. and that Is
Catarrh Halls Catarrh Cure is the only
positive cure known TO the medical fra
rernity. Catarrh being constitutional
disease requires 4 constitutional treat
,ncnt Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous suface of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the disease,
and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing its work. The proprietors
have so much faith in It's curative pow
ers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails to cure SEND
for Est of testimonials. Address
r. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Q.
Sold by Druggists, i5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
rho Thomas Lectures.

On Tuesday evening the first OF the
Thomas lectures at Richmond CoiieSe
will be given. The lecturer VIII De eel
iamin Ide Wheeler. PHI. D., LII d, pres
ident of the University OF California. His
theme is 10 be "Old Greek Life, ana
his first subject will be Greece as the
Home of Greek History.
The lectures Will be given in the COL
le-e chapel beginning at SIS clock
promptly. Between 1:15 and O'Clock,
admission will be by tickets. After 5
O'Clock persons without tickets Will be ad-
mitted. Tickets may be obtained upon
ppIication-perso-ai CT by ietter-at Tue
Office of President cartwright.
4 ticket admits the holder to all five
lectures and is transferable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
TIE GIFT That FRITZ SENT.
Nost appropriate Thing He Could
Find for :, Wealthy Sister.

Fluid for Il " caitHS Si7'ei-
When good natured, easy-soins ftis%
asked his American wife TO 30 down
tow, and pick up some little present Tor
his sister i'll Germany he siShsu. re
had squandered his fortune, but MS So.
ter still had hers, which careful Teutonic
mana cement had aided, and SWei!ed 10
beautiful degree The American VIE
knew nothing of her siSter-in-law, but
she fully appreciated the limitations OF
her own finances as we'll as the difficulty
of sending a gift SO far Germany SO
she went to a repository for woman
work and discovered there Il dainty bag
of channels leather embroidered with
wreaths of forgetene-nots and emblazon-
ed with the one word Money, 10 indi-
cate its use as secret purse to be worn
about the neck for safety in trave'ins
II seemed an 1nnocuous little gift. but
Fritz nearly went into mysteries OF de-
light when he behe!d it. 'Ach. the very
thing he gasred. II would not write
ana ask her-no! but Money and forget
111e-not.' ach. 1t is the most beautiful re-
minder."
Al that the American wife protested
ana would fam have withheld the present.
but Fritz was firm. l was sent TO Ger
many at Christmas Last week lovely
substantial check came in acknowledg-
ment The old lady had appreciated and
understood the gentle hint, and hsrabN
hangs fruitful suSgestion.-Chicago
Tlmes-Herald
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
WANTS
MILITARY COMP Any q
Captain Hutchings Win Probably !: Or.
game One.
mi / AIRY SPIRIT e LOW.
Rev. Father Payne Moves from stann-
ton to Observation-Disclosures Ride
the Goat-WorlS on the
Street Railway.
Mill AIRY SPIRIT LOW 'I
Rev. Father Payne Moves from staun-
,o,to Observation-Disclosures Ride

g = = n
DANyILLE, VA, Feb. 1O.-special.-
An effort is being made to organize
military company in Danyille. at the
outbreak of the war in the summer OF
1897, there were two thoroughly equip
ped companies, while to-day the city is
without military.
Captain John r. HutchiEss, who COM
manded the Danvif1e Grays in the His
pano-American war, will probably begin
the organization of company in few
days The interest of the young men
seems to have dwindled away. Ihose
who were in camp for so long without
a fight. say they have had enough OF y.
while the remainder of the young men
seem never to have taken an interest
in military tactics. It is proposed that
the Legislature be petitioHed to allow
one company contributing membership
of sixty men, instead of two companies
having thirty men, as it now stands
REVEALS.
Mr. r. D. Garland, the Virginia Evan
gelist. who has just closed successful
meeting at the Second Baptist cnurch.
is now engaged in conducting protracted
services at the First Baptist church.
Mr.. W. c. Witcher, for many years
dep11tv sheriff of Pittsylvania county,
has been appointed by Judge Tredway
assessor of land for the TunStal DIS
trict
Mr.. John L. Breedfove and Miss Lille
b. Pumpkins, of the Northslde, were
married at Pelham last Sunday.
Mr. NJ. w. Abbott, of this city, welded
Miss. Lillian Lovett of Charleston. 5.
G.. this week. Mr. Abbott is a promi-
nent young business man of Danvllle-
His marriage was surprise to his
friends here.
REV. FATHER PAYNE.
Rcy Father Payne of the Catholic
Church. has mbved his headquarters
from Staunton to Danville Father
PAYNE is in charge of the Virginia Cath
olic Mission work. and the Church OF the
Sacred Heart which has been without
a priest for over ten years are Ill"cn
pleased at the change. Father Payne IS
n,a If the best-educated men in Viz
ginia. being a fluent speaker of several
languages.
ODD-FELLOWS.
NJiznah Lodge of Odd-Fellows Tuesday
NIGHT. assisted by w. II. Bailey, Grand
Master of Virginia, conferred degrees
| on thirty or more candidates
Petitions in Bankruptcy have peer
| filed here as follows: ]. R. Gray, OF
Brasville, Pittsylvania county. Liabili-
t,es sooo -: assets. s7G4JO. John r. Hill,
| of Virginia; liabilities, $1,42Soo; assets
! $40. s.
work on the street-railway track is
progressing rapidly. Over six hundred
Yards of finch girder rail have been ieid
| in the Northside this week Ihe nine
| inch cirder rail will be used on Main
street. TWENTY-FIVE new cars have been
| ordered. and workmen are erecting new
car-shed near the southside baseball
I park.
Miss Nellie Temple Smith. of Califor-
/ MIA. is visiting Mrs. c. c. Du Bose or
(! Monroe street.
| Miss Marion Averett is very i'll at her
| home on Main street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
REGISTER JOHN w. RICHARDSON.

REGISTER JOHN w. RICHARDSON.
ord book of each county in the State,
containing abstracts OF all grants IN the
counties.
Incse records contain original grants
OF all real estate owned iii Virginia, and
contain Il great amount OF piatter OF val
liable ana historical interest The an
cestl'y OF many Nirginiars has been and
can be traced through these records.
In colonial times the head of q family
or OF i body OF immigrants was granted
50 acres OF land for each person brought
10 America as coonists. In this manner
some OF the early settlers became large
land owners, and to This day the ances-
Try OF present-day NirGinians can be
traced through these grants.
Some time after the year 1873 the OF
fices of Superintendent of Grounds and
Buildings. Superintendent OF Weights
and Measures and Engineer of Capitol
Grounds and Buildings We're created.
These positions have been merged ana
their duties have become incumbent
upon the Register of Land.
MUCH PUBLIC LAND.
Every year grants OF land have been
issued for a greater or less number OF
acres OF vacant land. In 1888 grants
We're issued covering about 1000 acres;
and already in this year there are on
Tile surveys. awaiting grants conveying
nearly 1000 acres, indicating that there
are Vet many acres of public land in
the State subject to entry. Only public
grants are registered in this office, but
disputes III private deals may be set
tied by reference TO The original grants
on Tile here.
The Register has charge of the Capt.
toll police. certain Janitors and the eie-
rator men. lie is, also. purchasing agent
for The State ana orders and supplies
needed about the Capitol, Library or
grounds. OF whatever character. He
Keeps the grounds and buildings N re-
pa!r and keeps up the Insurance. Be-
sides doing this he has recently been
made floral superintendent.
The duties OF the Register of the Land
Office have been augmented. but the
salary has been curtailed. BY merging
The various Offices a great saving 10 the
State has resulted.
The first Register received for his SER
vices 1,l00 pounds of tobacco . year, and
it is presumed that wheE the volume OF
currency bcca:re too great, a few hogs
heads were burned up
REGISTER RICHARDSON.
The present Register OF the Land Of
fee. Col John w. Richardson. was APP
pointed BY Governor 0'Ferrall on FEB
ruary 1G, 1897 to complete the uneX-
pired term of Hon. Sidney p fpes, who
was elected to Congress. At the fol-
lowing session OF the Legislature he was
elected 70 The position Tor another full
term Both ho1ses OF the same Legisla-
tlre afterwards passed bills merging
the onice with that of Secretary of the
Commonwealth. There was no concur
rent action taken. however and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
The Nnmismatic Museum of Paris 7

The Numismatic Museum OF Paris re-
ceived an interesting gift recently, in the
shape Of a ring once Worn By the Mar
quise de PomDadour. 1t was given to her
By Louise Nv, and is an ntaglo. repre-
senting the Kings apotheosls. 1t was
considered at that time marvellous
work OF art, eQualling the antique IN its
workmanship. Nine de Pompadour lost
the ring. and it has only now reapppeaT-
ed 10 public l.noWledGe.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
HIARDI GRAS.
New Orleans, La. Feb. 21-21: Mobile
Ala. Feb. II 27, 1000

For the above occasion the Southern
Railway will sell tickets from all coupon
stations on IT'S line to New Orleans, La
and Mobile, Ala, and return at one fare
for The round trip.
Tickets Will be on sale February ocih
10 18th. inclusive, with return limit March
18th. 1860
This offers a rare opportunity to those
wishing to visit those popular Southern
cities al a most desirable season. The
Southern offers double daily limited SER
vice between this section and the above
named points. viz The United States Fast
Mail and the Washington and South
Western Limited, in addition to through
Pullman ana through-fare cars. Both of
these famous trains carry elegant hotel,
diIling-cars and require only one night on
the road between Richmond and New Or
leans.
c. w. SwESTRURY. T. p
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11

prcmc Court of Appeals, and held on as
Register.
Another attempt was made to abolish
the office at the present session Oh me
Legislature for the purpose OF merging
the duties of the office with those OF
4hc Stl-1cfa.y OF the COMMONWEALTH.
tr-bi. -,ova,ncnt was defeated in the
House and the present Register was re-
elected without opposition and without
q. dissenting vote.