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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28

When the first settlement was made
on Commencement Bay, Puget Sound,
it was simply lumber camp and trad
ing post. After the Northern Pacific
railroad was completed to Commence
ment Bay city was built on the high
ground above the lumber camp south
ward. and that Is the handsome city OF
Tacoma, Wash.
The ancient lumber camp is now that
part of Tacoma which is called "Old
Town" locally. Early in the history Of
Old Town an Episcopal clergyman,
now Bishop Morris Of Oregon, built a
little wooden church in the place
alongside of a huge fir tree that had
been broken off about 40 feet from the
ground.
1t was first the intention to build the
church behind the tree and cut door
way through the trunk. thus making
the tree the entrance as we'll as the
bell tower, but this plan was aban-
doned. A belfry tipped with a cross
was built upon the top of the tree, a
bell placed therein, and swung. 70
this day the ivy-clad fir is the bell
tower OF the church. A ladder runs
from the roof OF the church to the bel
fry, and this is used as the approach
to the bell whenever it becomes neces-
sary to visit it for any purpose.
The ivy that clings to the tree has
crawled under the roof and into the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
Eahulnus Price for Letter,

One thousand pounds was the sum
paid by the late Bernard Quaritch for
an autograph letter, OF Columbus,
which he afterwards exhibited at the
Worlds Fair in Chicago A wealthy
collector of autographs r. Chicago in
1898 offered through the American
Press to pay 100000 for genuine
autograph letter of Shakespeare. Only
seven are known to be in existence,
and as to three doubts have been ex-
pressed as to their gonuineness. Two
letters of Mary Queen of Scots, writ
ten Just before her execution, are said
to have cost an English collector $780,
900. The one letter existing in IT,
tian's handwriting was sold for $500.
and letter of Raphael's for $500. The
one letter written by Corneille which
was ever sold was purchased by Alfred
Morrison for $500.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
TraYelers' AnnOY0ncee.

A clever observer says of her expe-
riences in drawing-room car: There
sit directly behind you those who wash
their family linen for the benefit OF the
travelling public, he accusing her of all
sorts of Irregularities with other men.
whom he judges by himself, and she
defying him to name just one man, and
finally going into Mysteries. Then there
is tho woman in front of you all scent
ed up with white rose, and beside her
is the man who pares and cleans his
nails with pocked knife and uses the
same blade to pick his teeth. Then
there is the sweet little child who snaps
the window catch or thumps the win
dow pane, which seems to be music to
the fond mothers ears. New York
Press. s'sr
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
Gatacre's place TINT day we BoerS
fancy It would not have made great
deal OF difference" WI II it
QUEER CUBAN FANclEs.

Supcrstitions That Have Obtained
Strong Hold ON the People.
A belief that has a strong hold on
certain class of people in Cuba Is that
certain diseases can be cured by eat
Ing dirt, and so when one Of these dis
eases manifests itself the believer does
not consult a physician, but instead
gathers up handful of dirt and eats
1t. II any relief Is obtained 1t must be
the result Of faith cure, which the pa
tient is unconsciously trying. Why all
kinds of germs are not taken In with
the dirt is mystery possibly they
are. The moonlight seems particular
ly Objectionable and strangers are
warned not to 60 out in it with un-
covered head, and not to 60 out in 1t
at all If it can be avoided; 1t Is
thought that this light brings many
evil effects, and not under any circum-
stances will Cuban sleep in Its rays
-he thinks that, among other things,
it will draw his mouth to one side OF
his face. To ward off sickness Of vari-
Gus kinds there are little silver or tin
images to wear suspended about the
neck as kind Of charm, images OF
the same kind are offered In the
churches as thanksgiving or prayer,
and so we find near the affairs Of GER
tain churches cases in which are hun
dreds OF these little trinkets, hands,
feet, arms and babies. The hooting
CT an owl is taken as very bad sign.
The superstitious Cuban kills any
creature of this kind which makes
weird sounds near his home. This Is
supposed to break the spell, and 1t is
not then inevitable that member OF
the family shall meet death in the near
future. Butterflies also are looked
upon as onions. The Cuban women are
great believers in the efficacy Of vari-
GUS herbs in sickness and have rem
edy for almost every ailment. Ameri-
can physicians find that they nave
much more knowledge In this line
than the women of our own country.
and more knowledge Of sickness In
general. In many homes, even the
poorest, there is thermometer, and
il anyone is Ill his temperature Is TAX
en- before the physician arrives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28

fathor's ruin. The thought OF The
poor, gentle gtrl, 70 su6ar BY her
father, without : soul 70 help her. was
too much for the young man. He
loved her quite sunaciently to want to
shield her from. any harm. There was
only one thing to do: He must tell
Dempster OF Hutchinson's treachery.
and he must persuade Veronica to be-
come his wife secretly. It must be
secretly, for no one knew either of
Veronica or Of anything else. And SO,
went to his chief.
Richard Dempster looked very grave
indeed at the news. The two mon sat
up all night in consultation. Hutch
inson was to be dismissed at once;
there was nothing else for It. And
then Alan made . request. "Will you
send me to Santa Rosa at once?" he
said. II don't care to stop on here
after have been the means Of getting
rid Of Hutchinson; I don't want to
benefit by his fall"
Il shall miss you, my lad" said
Dempster. II had hoped you would
have settled among us; but I suppose
you have other plans"
He looked at Alan, who Redeemed.
The young man had known for some
time that even his chiefs daughter
would not have denied him; but then
he thought of his lovely, dark-haired
Veronica, who had no one but him
~ no vsyv{rnl how fothor
she must be his care-and very
sweet care, too! Perhaps not the
ideal, the perfect marriage he had
dreamed of in other days, when soul
goes out to soul, and man and woman
have but one idea, one thought; but
a marriage born of love and respect,
a protective, not passionate love,
although Veronica was beautiful
enough to cause many a mans heart
to beat quickly.
The very evening ne had his talk
with his chief he rode out to La Paz.
but this time not to see Hutchinson.
Veronica would be in the avenue, and
Veronica must be wooed to give her
consent; the two had but short time.
"You will trust me, Veronica?" he
asked.
ITO the DEATH" said the girl; "but
Alan, am afraid If he hears Of your
part in his ruin he will kill you sooner
or later" .a-..- ...-.
"He will hear OF It," said Alan
gravely. II am not the man to let
another do my dirty work. And will
you wait for me at Santa Rosa, my
darling? I will make all necessary
arrangements, and will be married the
day come" &.t
And so matters we're arranged, and
Veronica promised; and this was the
end of Alan Mackenzie's life In Rio.
(To be continued.)
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28

A veteran who was boasting Of his
proves during the civil wnr was
asked: '.How many Of the enemy did
you kill, any way?" How many did
1 kill? How many did ! kill?" re-
peated the veteran, slowly. swell, I
don't know exactly how many, but I
killed as many OF them as they did
nf me-"
One day, before the late Lord Rus
sell was elevated to the bench, he was
sitting in court, when another barris-
ter, leaning across the benches dur
ing the hearing of q trial for big
amy, whispered: Russell, what's the
extreme penalty for bigamy?" "Two
mothers-in-law." instantly replied
Russell.
w. 8. Gilbert, meeting the editor of
Punch one day, remarked rs he was
leaving him: by the by, Burnard, I
suppose great number of funny
stories are sent into your office?'
"Oh, yes" said Mr.. Burnard, "thous-
ands." "Then, my dear fellow, why
don't you publish them?" replied Mr..
Gilbert, as he put cut his hand to
ay good-by.
J. NJ. Barrie's story Of how q tele-
yraph editor, receiving dispatch that
che Zulus had taken umbrage,s
headed the news Capture of Um-
bragg by the Zulus," has been parall-
eled by an editor in the west. Short.
ly after the anti-Semitic riots in
Austria, slight shock of earthquake
was felt in the vicinity of Vienna,
and cable dispatch put it tersely
that there had been Seismic disturb.
ances" near the capital. He headed
the item, "Down with the Jews!"
There is no such luxury as privacy
to him whose name is heralded far
and wide. Some, no doubt, enjoy the
distinction, but the majority must
detest the intrusion. Goethe once
arrived at such pitch of Feasibility
by reason of the prying curiosity of
visitors that, when a tourist would
not be denied, he descended from his
study, lighted candle in hand, and
without word of greeting merely
placed the candle on a table and sat
still. In nowise daunted by the cold
reception, the tourist calmly seized
the candle, and went round and round
the great man, examining his physiog.
nomy with deliberate scrutiny. Where
upon the poet broke into laugh
and ordered wine. And this persist
ent visitor, needless to remark, was
an American.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
sahara.s Water Supply.

The wells of Erg, in the Sahara
desert, occupy the bottom OF the de-
pressions. AS the surface Of the
ground in which they are excavated
is covered with a thick layer of sand
they have to be protected against the
falling in of the latter. Their very
narrow orifice is, therefore, hermetic-
ally closed by means Of wide stones
sealed through a mortar composed OF
sand and mud. Each caravan unioes
the work in order to obtain watch
and then carefully seals the wells up
again before departing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28

other pleasure craft had assembled in
the river, and everyone was ready for
tho dipping. In stentorian voice,
which could. easily be heard on shore,
Sister Miller read solemn service.
Then with the help Of a deacon and
an elder she immersed the candidates.
They came up spluttering "Hallelu-
jahs" and "the Song Of the Saved
greeted them as they returned to
shore. 1t was said that arrangements
had been made to immense ten wom-
en-, but nine of them had backed out
and the tenth, being of dimensions
that made Mrs. Miller look like a
dwarf. had decided to wait for q
stronger arm.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
CREAM sEPARATORS
ArfAE PARIS EXPOSITION

The De Laval Cream Separators
have been awarded the GRAND
PRIZE by the International Jury OF
Awards at the PARIS EXPOSITION.
over many separator exhibits from va
rious countries, the De Laval superb
GRITTY being unquestionable in every
material respect.
Lesser awards Of different grades
Of medals, were made to several other
makes Of separators.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
ABLE BOER LEADER.
GEN. OLIVIER. RECENTLY CAP.
TURED nv THE BRITISH.
It Was He Who Led Gatacrs Into tho
Trap at stormberg-Trlbutc Paid to
Him by One Of the Representative
Men of tho south African Republic.

Gen. Olivier, who was recently cap
tured by the British in the fighting at
Winburg, in the Orange Free State, was
one of the most active Of the Boer
generals in the field, and as guerrilla
leader ranked next to Gen. De Wet.
1t was Olivier who led Gen. Gatacre
into the trap at Stormberg. which
proved disastrous to the British, cost
ing them 800 casualties. In discussing
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
A Unique Tower Bell

church, and forms delicate green ira.
ceries along the inner walls.
The bell tower tree is many hun
dreds of years old, and was a good.
sized tree when Columbus sailed upon
the voyage which resulted in the dis
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
Immigration to Argentine.

immigration to the Argentine Re-
public is increasing. Ohicial statistics
for 1899 show the number Of 1mmi-
grants from other than South Ameri
can countries to have been S4,442, an
increase over the preceding year Of
44.045.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
ireland Loses Population.

The population of Ireland still ap-
pears to be on the decline. The quar-
terly return of the registrar general up
to the last day Of March shows a de-
crease of 1915, Of whom $500 was
debited to emigration. The estimated
population OF Ireland is now 4,5o4,0oo,
or little more than half what it was
in 1S41, when it stood at S,175,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
WHAT A MOCUL CAN DO.

That was q remarkable demonstra-
ton of what Mogul can do, that oc-
Cured on the New York Central the
other day, when engine No. 948. one
of the new Moguls, hauled out train
No. II, the Southwestern Limited.
made up of two mail cars. FIVE pas
senger coaches and nine Wagner cars,
sixteen cars in all. The total weight
Of the train was 100000 pounds, or
DIG tons, and the length Of the train.
including the engine, was 1912 feet.
or nearly quarter Of mile. This
engine made the running time OF the
train between New York and Albany.
143 miles. In three hours and fifteen
minutes.
There is no railroad In the world
which has a better roadbed. more
skillful engineers. or better equipment.
backed by loyal men always alert for
the safety of their passengers, than
the New York Central and Hudson
River Railroad. What road can match
its corps Of men, from President CAL
laway down the long line Of en-
ployees, to the humble and faithful
trackmen who watch their sections OF
rails through the long hours Of the
night and day, in order to safeguard
the lives OF the travellers on trains
whirling by their humble shanties,
many of which nestle closely to the
rails under their guardianshiD,-Edi-
torial from the Albany Times-Union.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28

Late Kings Foster Brother.
A foster brother of the late King
M. Leon Gorintlot, Is mayor
of the Commune Of Maubert-Fontaine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28
FIR TREE AS A BELFRY.

covery OF new world. Thus the for.
est monarch now forms the Oldest bell
tower in America.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28

There is limit at which forbear-
apce ceases to be o virtue.-Burke.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28

$4,000 PER WEEK
TO men with rigs to introduce our Poultry
Compound among farmers. Address with
stamp, Acme Mfg. Co., Kansas City, NO.
Let 20 the handle bars of love or .
bicvcle and it begins to wobble.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28

The tailor made girl has no edge Oh
the shirt waist man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-09-28

1t is said that irregular eyebrows are
an indication of insanity.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-06-22
About the Bachelors.

The Bachelors club held a meeting
in the lodge room Of the Grand Army
building Wednesday night to bring
under discussion whether or not that
organization should sink or swim.
They found themselves entirely recov-
cred from the fit Of suspended ANNA
tiOn, and decided to rent the room in
that building just below the lodge
room.
The Inter Sese club VIII also use the
same room, and both clubs viii unite
in furnishing and making the place a
pleasant and enjoyable one.
After the bachelors had concluded
their business meeting, the ladies Of
the Inter Sese club, then in session at
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. E.
Swarts, were invited in and a time Of
sOeiability enjoyed Music, songs and
three-minute speeches enlivened the
scene.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-06-22
THE MAN BRYAN

An attempt is being made BY the
political enemies Of ". J. BRYAN to
create the impression that he has alb
andoned his position upon the silver
question, adducing the report from the
assumption that it was the wish of
National Chairman Jones. for the DIR
pose Of cOneiliating the gold demo
Gratis Of the east, that Mr.. Bryan should
renounce his adherence to the silver
cause.
Repeatedly has Mr.. Bryan denied the
charge that he has been requested bv
Chairman Jones to relinquish this fav-
orlte principle. Neither does the Neb-
raskan intend to drop the vital cues
tions for which he so Loyalty fought in
the campaign Of 1896. The only thing
that troubles the republican agitators
IS they are anxious that he should
abandon his previous views. We're the
opponents Of Bryan successful in this.
they would indeed be dealing vuIner-
able blows at the career Of this great
man.
But ". J. Bryan is a statesman and
not politician. A statesman is one
Who wants to do something for his
country, while a politician is one who
would have his country do something
Tor him Bryan IS linked to truth: and
By his great fidelity to the principles
which he has espoused, he has added a
tower Of strength to his presidential
chances During the four years in
which he has been so prominent a fQ-
ure in the affairs Of this nation. he has
been 50 level-headed upon all ones
tons that the opposition has contin-
slsii stood in Wonderment.
M. Bryan is worshiping at the same
shrine to which Abraham Lincoln gave
50 unfeding devotion-that Of truth
and liberty. And with the eIoouepce
q the martyred president, can the
great man Of Nebraska, az, the great
nan Of the United States, say
i sger 1 fsel The soul within me elevate and
g snose dimensions, not wholly IN
5 8 its Almighty architect, it is wbsn
p-ate the cause Of ny country deserted
- rhs Eorld beside. and standing m
i1ies hurlins defiance az her Tictorious
z it1aut corts1sIl plating oonssousuces
end n The face q ths uorid,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-06-22

Speaking to 3 Republic representa-
tive Saturday relative to the renting
Of the opera house, Mr. Robertson
said: Il see by the GOOdland News Of
June Z, Tenant says that am q mem
Der Of the Bachelors club, and that the
building win be controlled By that or
ganizatiOn. That is a mistske. I am
not 3 bachelor" aud then with 3 grin
that drew out the lines Of mirtb, he
added, Ebut I an the father OF a young
bachelor. If did not know that the
News Is always full Of mistakes, /
should consider that statement the
1nkindest cut Of All rented the
opsra house with q view 60 private en-
tsT75rise, and i WI Be CONDUCTED b
uVssff
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-06-22
How the HoIIspders stand.


aThe HOuanders Of Chicago and the
west have been unanimously Repub-
Iican," said Mr.. Herman Wander Ploeg
to a Chicago reporter this week. "NOw
they are unanimously against the
party"
This is the legitimate outcome of
the republican attitude toward the
Dutoh-BOer republics in South Africa
and their ENJOYS now in this country.
The natives and descendants Of little
Holland have inherited all the highest
traditions of liberty and self-govern-
ment from a distinguished ancestry.
They know despotism on sight, and
abhOr it. They are quick to detect
fraud and false pretense. Expecting
comfort and sympathy in the Ameri-
can republic they have been cruelty
disappointed by their reception at the
hands of an administration trucking
for its own ends to British absOlutism
and Imperialism.
Mr.. Hays British sympathies are
likely to cost his party dear in Nov
ember. In Chicago alone there are no
less than 10000 HoIIander voters. The
men Of this race are correspondingly
numerous throughout the middle west.
To them, in this issue, are joined their
cousins german, the German-Ameri-
cans-a mighty army Of sturdy, liberty
loving voters.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-06-22
THE HEROIsM OF THE SHERMAN
COUNTY FARMER.

Whoever scans the page Of history
cannot be without the names Of men of
action, to whose knightIy deeds the
world bows low. They are called
heroes. But many there be whose
names have been upon the lips
Of scarcely more than those Of a neigh
borhood, or Of a township, or Of a
county that belong truly to the heroic.
Some day the world shall come to the
realization that heroes are not the
specific product Of the battle field, but
that the grandest spectacle for the
worlds view is a good man struggling
against adversely. He is the hero; and
to this class belongs the farmer of
Sherman county.
Brave hearts, these men: and full of
hopei They have come here that they
might set up that sacred and heart
satisfying institution called home; they
have come to share the common bIes-
sings and to bear the burden of mis-
fortune.
When, on account Of crop failure
A o--- eA-AJ OfluoCs LACg Nto uOJ put Ou q
long face and grOpe about as one who
Is abandoned Of God and man, but like
true heroes with nerve and brain and
Drawn, do whatsoever their hands find
to do, and with might.
It is inspiring to meet them. Always
they greet their fellows with a smile;
the horny-hand meIts as it is pressed;
and who can understand their for
titude?
The Characteristic of genuine hero
ism is its persistency. They SOW, not
knowing what shall be the harvest. If
bOuntifuI crop, they become prosper
Gus; if nothing, they are determined to
try again. By this very persistency
have many prevailed. Every man
seems to say to himself: sThis thing I
do: shall plant"
Happily, however, many have begun
the raising Of cattle which is a profit
able and sure means Of a livelihood.
They are understanding better the uses
to which the natural conditions of this
country may be put, and it is fair to
say victory is crOwning their heroic
efforts.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-06-22
HAIL, WATER AND WIND.
The Storm OF Sunday Without Precedent
in the History Of Sherman
County.

Sunday the sun arose upon the peO-
pie Of Sherman county and found them
happy and prosperous, but before it
sunk behind the horizon In the west,
the promising prospects Of many were
buried beneath a rain Of hail.
The day was cool and cirrOcumulOus
clouds upon an easy southeast wind
told nothing more than the promise Of
a pleasant day. Early in the afternoon,
however, the wind raised. The clouds
to the northwest concentrated into a
black mass and an opposing wind set
in and the storm was on 1t began in
Grant township, spreading its wings in
its course until nearly the entire
county was covered, save the two east
ern ranges Of the county. As it began
to rain the temperature went down
several degrees, condensation increased
greatly and a storm of rain, hail and
wind ragged from four to six o'clock
which in the memory Of the oldest in
habitants has no parallel in the history
Of Sherman county.
sheets that IN GOodland a person on
one side Of the street could not see the
buildings on the opposite side, having
quite the appearance Of a blizzard IN
this respect.
There was a variation in the precipi-
tation at different places, but where
the fall was greatest it measured fully
six inches. The rushing Of the water
down the hiIlsides into the dry creek
beds was terrific.
The storm was accompanied by a
very damaging streak Of hail that ex-
tended from Grant township southeast
to the southern boundary Of Iowa
township. The size Of the hail stones
varied IN size from that Of a pea to a I
base ball The most damage was done |
to rye, although wheat suffered a great !
deal, and few Of the farmers carried /
hail insurance on their crops
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1900-06-22

momentous thing when subjected to
figures. Manifestly the present rapid
rate OF increase Of population cannot
continue forever, yet it does not cause
great uneasiness. It has been urged
by some writer's that as man develops
more highly his fecundity viii decrease
and the growth Of population VIII be
come slower. This is a lofty view Of
the matter and shows how imperative
it is upon men and nations to live well
and to help others to the full enjoy
ment Of live.