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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06
from turning his head and glancing

from turning his head and slancing
around.
OF course he saw only French uni
forms, peasants in wooden smocks and
wooden sabots, townspeople who gath
cred in groups and solemnly discussed
the consequences to their business
when the Germans controlled the city,
but never sign Of the roSy-cheeked
young soldier of the Fatherland, In
his sombre uniform. so strangely at
variance with the gay pluInage Of the
Garde Mobile, the national troops and
the ferocious zouaves and franctireurs.
And as he looked Paul became Goa
scious that one OF the latter who
lounged nearby had coughed as II to
attract his attention. at the same time
looking straight in his direction.
Then it was he received the shock
as though from strong gaivanic bat
terry.
For it was Karl!
What could it mean?
The air of mystery surrounding
Karl; the quick movement by means
VI W uiNu AC CNpl ScSSu W
ing finger upon his lips-these things
aroused Paul's curiosity to fever pitch
All! he had guessed the truth.
Karl-a spy!
The circumstances We're positively
convincing. and yet Paul found diff
Guilty in believing his eyes.
Meanwhile Karl had come closer. SO
b,t l., >,,.l, l.
without being noticed.
Where can see you alone, my
friend?" he asked
Paurs mind was quick to act.
'Yonder are two benches back to
back. shall drop down on one and
later you can do the same on the
other. Then we can converse without
appearing to do so. and keep an eye
out at the same time for danger. Do
you comprehend?'
"Perfectly.'
Presently they We're thus seated.
Paul apparently reading local paper,
while the seeming franc-tireur dozed
in the bright sunlight.
A thousand pairs of eyes might fall
upon them lolling there without sus-
picion arising that they were in direct
communication.
you are surprised?" asked Karl.
"Bewildered, you mean replied The
other.
Still, some one had to come. Our
reports have been SO meagre and Con-
Trajectory that the general was deter
mined to learn the truth about the
starvation said to exist among the
enemy
There was that in karl's earnest
tones to warn his friend that he had
something of Importance to commull-
cate, something that concerned Paul's
mission to Europe during these trou j.
lOus times.
ITO NO continual
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06
Ancient Billiard Table.

There is a billiard table in London
two centuries old. 1t belonged origi.
nally to Louis XIV, and in tina pass.
eu into the possession Of Napoleon l.
The body of the table is a block of oak
weighing 1000 pounds, covered with a
cloth of electric blue. The frame is
Of rosewood and the six pockets-per-
haps the most striking feature of the
table--are reproductions in bronze Of
hideous old gargoyles. When the ball
falls into the pocket the lower jaw
of the gargoyle drops and the ball is
found in its mouth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06
Low Summer Excursion Rates to 81.
Paul a,~j MINNEAPOLIS.

The Iowa Central Railway has
placed tickets on sale at very low
rates to st. Paul and Minneapolis and
Minnesota resorts, good returning to
October 81. The summer resorts of
Minnesota are superior to any in the
country and with the usual opportun!.
ties ofcsareI in the way OF low rates,
all should take triI for health, pleas
ure or recreation. Fine fishing Con.
suit Iowa Central agents for further
particulars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

Lydia f.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured me and made
me we'll, and that is why l gladly
write you this, and gladly thank you;
six bottles was all took, together
with your Pills My headache and
backache and kidney trouble went,
never to return; the burning sensation
l had left altogether; my general
health was SO improved felt as young
and light and happy as at twenty"
Mrs. LOUISE GlDson, 4s13 Langley
Ave., Chicago, Ill.-s5ooe forfeit u above
Testimonial 10 not genuine.
If you feel that there Is anything at
oil unusual or pulling about your
case, or if you wish confidential advice
OF the most experienced, write to Mrs:
Pinkhara, Lynn, Mass, and you will
be advised free Of charge. Lydia u.
Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound
his cured and is curing thousands q
4 n, Of female trouble.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

A negro flagman ~,med George Lee
was sent to flag train some miles
south Of Jackson. Miss. He sat down
to wait for the train. with his feet on
the rails. and fell asleep. When he
awoke he was much surprised to find
that both of his feet had been cut Off
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06
KIDNEY TROUBLES.
Hrs. Louise n. Gibson Says
That This Fatal Disease is
Easily Cured by Lydia f..
Pinkham's Vegetable Com

DEAR Mrs. PINKRAM IL felt very
discouraged two years ago, had SUI
fered SO long with kidney troubles and
other complications, and had taken SO
much medicine without relief that l
began to think there was no hope for
me. Life looked SO good to me, but
what is life without health? l wanted
70 be well.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

Poor beds are the rule in the hotels
of Mexico, and they are about as yield
ing as door mat. The bed covering
is usually just the size of the bed. and
when you pull it up to your neck your
feet are bare, and when you try to
cover your feet, you are uncovered
almost to the waist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

The Governor of Iowa At The Mil
lard Said to the Governor of Nebras.
ka. At Omaha's Leading Hotel. 1T S
a Long Time Between Our Visits At
The Willard. We should Meet At
The Willard Oftener' The Willard S
Rates Are AS Low AS % Per Day;
European Plan, s1.00. The Lincoln,
Opp. Depot. Lincoln, 81 Per Day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

Mothor Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home in New York. Cures
Feverishnsss, Bad Stomach, Teething Dis
orders, move and regulate the Bowels and
Destroy Worms. Over 81, 600 testimonials
At all druggists, Csc. Sample FREE. Ad
dress Allen s. Olmsted. Leroy. N. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06
John Clauwin. of Hoboken. \

John Clauwin. of Hoboken, N. J.,
wears cork leg. and carries his
money in one Of the toes. When he
requires cash he has to remove his
shoe. A couple of his companions
discovered the hiding place. knocked
down the cripple. and stole his hoard,
amounting to $40
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

In Java there is an orchid, the gram.
matophylium, all the flowers OF which
open at once as If by the stroke of
fairy wand, and they also all wither
together.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

ONE FARE FOR THF ROUND
TRIP.-Chicago to Boston, Mass. Sell
ing dates, June IL, 13, II. Chicago to
Portland, Me-, selling dates, July 10
9, inclusive.
ONE FARE PLUS ONE DOLLAR
FOR ROUND TRlP--Chicago to
Providence, r. l., selling dates, July
Z, g., 9. For limits, time tables and fur
ther information apply to Geo. w.
Vaux, A. G. p, 4 T. a., l35 Adams St.,
Chicago, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

AN electric road Is to connect Glas.
gov with Edinburgh, distance of
forty-two miles. There will be but n
single rail, and the trip will be made,
it is stated, in twerty.nne minutes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06
THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT

will use no other. Defiance Cold Water
Starch has no equal in Quantity or Quail
ity-l6 OF. for 10 cents. Other brands
contain only II OF.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

Some men have no fixed price, but
proceed to sell out to the highest
bidder
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

Living is cheap in Japan. Six to
eight dollars month will supply food.
fuel and clothing for family OF five
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

The made who makes fool of him
self seldom boasts of being self-made.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

PisO's Cure for Consumption 10 an infall.
ible medicine for coughs and coldS.-N. W.
Samre,, Ocean Grove, a. j.. Feb. II. 1900.
Lip courtesy avails much and costs
little
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

The sevyet Of dress Is the location
of the pocket.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06
Novel Eskimo Wrestling.

Next to gambling the Eskimo men
like to wrestle. The usual way Of do
ing this is test Of strength rather
than skill. The wrestlers sit down
on the floor, or in any convenient place,
side by side, and face in opposite d.
rections, say with right elbows touch
ing. Then they lock arms and each
strives to straighten out the Others
arms.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

! Superior quality and extra quantity
must win. This is why Defiance Starch
| is taking NE place of al others.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

If young man IS really In love he
never says he cant afford to marry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

Prosperity tries the small man; adj
verSity the great one.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

CHICAGO, ILL, 427 Monroe ST.
~ 'As far as l have observed Peruna
is the finest tonic any man or woman
can use who is weak from the after
effects of any serious illness.
Il have seen it used in number of
eonvalescent cases, and have seen sew
eral other tonics used, but found that
those who used Peruna had the quickest
relief.
''Peruns seems to. restore vitality,
increase bodily vig0r and renew health
and strength in q wonderfully short
time. "--.h1RS. KATE TAYLOR.
bIn view of the great multitude of
women suffering from some form of fe-
male disease and yet unable to find any
cure, DR.. Hartman, the renowned spe-
cialist on female catarrhal diseases, has
announced his willingness to direct the
treatment of as many cases as make
application to him during the summer
months, without charge. Address The
Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, Ohio.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

To Cure II Cold in One day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money it fails to cure. 25c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

has to put up another margin.
SEQ A WEEK AND EXPENSES
to mon with rig to introduce our Poultry goods.
Send stp. Juvellc Mfg Co. Dept D. Parsons, X an.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

Under good cloak may be bad
man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06
MRS. KATE TAYLOR.

Mrs. Kate Taylor, a graduated
nurse of prominence, gives her ex.
perience with Peruna in an open
letter: Her position in society and
professional standing combine to
give special prominence to her Ut
feranceS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-06

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04
PARK THEATRE.

Tho Park theatre was crowded to the
doors at both performances yesterday,
the play being Maurice ]. Fielding's lat
est and best production. "A Ragged
Hero" a melodrama of many nne points
and interesting situations. the piece won
Its way into the greatest popular favor
last season. The lines depart somewhat
from those usually laid down in plays Of
this kind. The story Is one OF life among
the rugged hills OF New England. and
the air Of the production Il pastoral.
At It's former visit to the Park the
piece was received with much favor. the
house being crowded, and as this sort
OF play is what the theatregoers demand
true Of this week.
one of the best, II not the best. com
OF ahs the aetns
being OF a high order and all the parts
ih excellent hands
The author has introduced q rich vein
of comedy into the play. the task or
a Brons tas FUN VINO SsaS as
filled the part to the satisfaction OF the
Willie was once q good fellow and the
friend OF every one. lie had peaut'iul
daughter. who was deceived BY young
of on the tramp. and around him the
plot revolves.
The story in brief ~ tnat rloyu res
ton, robbed the village bank and upon
his fathers refusal to make the ROD
berry good engages in a quarrel with the
old man and stabs him TO death. Bob
Forrest, a stepson. appears on the scene
walking In his sleep and Floyd puts the
bloody knife In his hand and Bob is
awakened by stumbling over the corpse
OF his stepfather and believes he has
killed him I'm his sleep. Floyd accuses
him OF the crime and he is convicted and
Is about TO be executed when Letue
Saunders. his sweetheart, discovers tne
real murderer and saves her lover by a
daring act, sliding down long hill on "a
bob-sled. crossing In front OF locomo-
tive and stopping the execution, -"
Ragged Hero tagging the train IN the
nick OF time. or course the usual re-
lease and happy marriage follows.
Gertrude Swiggert. as Juliet stone, Is
made for the part. Her conception OF the
character. In all RS details, ~ most e*-
cellent. Alfred Sidwell, Norman Roberto
and Charles Hawkins do fine work. the
best male part, OF course. being that OF
wild1ower Hal Brown plays the part
spiendidly his delineation Of the tramN
being natural 10 life. The other parts
The "Ragged Hero will be PLAYED
afternoon and evening this week. Next
week "rhe Great White Diamond
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04

9keatre5.'. !
T,ADmAi Aivyvs,vvsvvyygvyAyaggVvyyvygvyyvvsvg'sass>

shows the unfinished town house. a
splendid set of scenery
There is comedy Of diversified sort all
along up 10 this point. several sets OF
lovemakers. and much society gsdding
and gossiping calculated successfully 10
satirize lightly good many familiar
social phenomena.
Through IL all Mrs. Clinton. finds her
embarrassments growing tighter and the
pretty widow comes 10 realize that she
Is going 20 be Tilted. The latters con-
fession Of murder brings both plots OF the
play into conjunction. The hopes and
fears OF both women centred on the same
man, though not I'm the same way, are
now dashed TO the ground and only ruin
Is ahead OF them.
An opportunity OF tho kind that so
many actors like is now afforded Mrs.
LeMoyne OF getting all OF them safely
out OF bad business. but II is really
DIR. Clinton, her long neglected husband.
on whom she has to rely and who pulls
her safely through--or at least. when the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04
KEITH'S THEATRE.

A large and thoroughly satisfied au-
dience filled Kelth's last evening every
seat being sold long before o'clock.
The bill is as fine one OF high-class
vaudeville as could possibly have been ar
ranged, being excellently diversified and
worthy the enthusiasm IT awoke. Eddie
Girard. the popular comedian who was
last seen here with Donnolly and Girard
in "The Rainmakers" and Natural Gas"
was given hearty reception which
proved conclusively that he had not been
forgotten by his many friends and admir-
ers. Mr.. Girard Is truly one OF the fun
niest men on the stage today and he
keeps the audience In an uproar every
moment His unexpected and excruciat-
ingly funny little bits Of business made
the delighted spectators scream with
laughter, and his limitations Of a monkey
must be seen to be appreciated.
Miss Gardner, who assists Mr.. Girard
In his farcical act. The Soubrette and
the Cop" is a winsome little lady with a
pleasing personality and very sweet
voice.
An act that evenly divided the laughing
honors OF the bill with Girard and Don
nelly was that OF The Baggessens. II Is
one of those acts which battles descrip-
tion. and which no one who enjoys a
good. wholesome laugh should fail TO see.
The lady OF this duo does some dainty
Juggling, while her partner Is funny
enough TO elicit shouts OF laughter that
continue throughout the act. His trou-
bles with tho hypaper and his hilarious
crockery breaking would make stole
laugh until he cried
Those two big favorites. Janet Melville
and Evie Stetson. are too well known TO
need discussion. Suffice IL is to say that
they made their usual big hit. Indeed
they seemed to win added favor, their
songs and stories all being entirely new
and bright. Miss Aielville's beautiful
voice was I'm excellent condition. SEEM
ing 10 improve at every temperance.
while unctuous "Evie" Stetsop, who Is
one OF the few women on the vaudeville
stage who can be funny and refined at
the same time, was even funnier than
ever. AS usual these clever artistes wore
some magnificent gowns. which excited
the admiration and envy of everyone pres
ent.
That marvellous voice of r. J. Jose. the
famous contra tenor, again found its way
into the favor OF Keith patrons, and was
given the applause IL so richly deserved.
Mr. Jose is always a welcome feature OF
any program. and he was yesterday given
a hearty greeting upon his appearance,
while each OF his selections won sponta
neous plaudlts which demanded encores.
I1ndenia bly, Mr.. Jose IL the prince OF
vaudeville vocalists. He not only has a
wonderful voice. but uses IL with tho skill
OF true artist.
Mayme Remingtons funny little Pick
aninnies who seem not 10 have grown
| any since they made such a big hit al
! Keiths last winter. made one OF the hits
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04

"The Volunteer Organist" is the bill
at the Empire this week. and the large
audience last night. together with the
great advance sale Of seats. tend to show
that the piece is well received hero.
1t Is an unusual play in many respects.
Some OF the characters one does not see
every day. Rum" forms the nucleus
around which the web IL woven. while in
some parts IL is very exaggerated.
On the whole IL Is quite creditable. The
character OF the minister in the piece Is
a peculiar one-one don't often hear OF
such an exponent OF the Gospel. as in
this case he opposes the closing OF the
one saloon in the little rural town. thus
receiving the censure Of the townspeople.
When a drunkard, on the verge OF delirium
tremens appeals for drink and Is refused
by the saloon keeper, the minister APP
peals TO him. saying that TO refuse the
man is a crime. The drunkard after
wards turns out to be the minister's long
lost brother
The piece IL interesting and has a
touch OF sincerity running through It and
last nights audience appreciated the
tenor of the play.
A number OF the members have been
with the production for some seasons.
Mr.. John Milton Is a manly and convinc-
ing figure as the minister. Rev. Howard
Sturgis. playing with restraint and great
force. III. Rees Davies Is one OF the
prominent figures as Nathaniel Mansfield,
the hilanthropist, and Is exceedingly
clever John r. German and James Ten
Brooks furnish comedy as the village
grocer and the postmaster. while Larry
Doiley as Ebb Utter, the village handy
man. Is well cast. #. ID. Mostow and
George wharnock are thoroughly salts
factory as Hop Barrett. the tavern
keeper and Sam Yokem. log cutter. Miss
Villa Feour is quite good as Grace Bar
rett During the play Will Nelson and
Floyd Hunt render choir selections which
were well received. The play is well
staged.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-04

comedy by Glen MacDonough. for three
nights and matinee tomorrow
Among Those Present Is practically
new trial The large audience that last
night witnessed what was probably Its
hrst production on a stage big enough TO
do Justice to It's four elaborate sets of
scenery was measuraoly pleased Tor TWO
acts and a half.
1t smiled at the special vanities that
playright and actors deftly portrayed and
iaughted moderately at the not too up
roarious humor that shimmers through
the dialogue.
perhaps II had begun to wonder a tri-
fe as to what all this was going 10
amount TO after two acts and a half. The
play was so far enjoyable enough. the per-
formance was nicely suited to the play
rights lines and situations and Mrs. Lc-
Moyne was delightful all the time, as sne
would be under any circumstances. But
to what end?
Two things were in evidence UP to this
time: One was that a woman OF social
ambitions was going straight to financial
ruin by reason of the accommodation of
a male friend who cheerfully made her
loans In return for sociay opportunities
that she was willing 10 afford him. Inc
other was that a pretty young widow was
IN icye with this same man and was ap-
proaching a desperate stage because or
the turn his affections had taken sn the
direction OF an adventures.
Both the women were rapidly approach
ing together, though unknown to each
otner the limit Of endurance in their re-
spective paths OF misfortune when the
third act was entered upon. but almost
IN TO the end of that act no mixing
was afforded as TO how the respective
matters OF the pocketbook and the heart
were 10 be Strengthened out Indeed, IL
Il fnh VI
be time to accomplish this within the
brief remaining space OF an act ano a
half and the customary hour for the car
rieges 10 be called at the theatre en-
trance.
But like a bomb and q crash the big
thing of the play COMEDY came:
IL came pretty nearly out OF clear
,ky and II made the audience sit up quick
and feel thrills go down Its spine.
The thing was as delightful senea-
tlon as Il was startling. for sensations
had been rare. so far.
when the pretty widow came into the
house OF the ambitious society woman
and told her that she had just returned
from the apartments OF the man who had
tangled them both up, and had left HIM
dad wnere she had shot him. Among
Those Present suddenly assumed
tremendous interest 20 an audiences that.
up to this point. had only been quietly
entertained.
what followed sent the audience away
thoroughly walked up.
Dr. Clinton, played by Harold Russell
likes the comforts OF home.
Mrs. Clinton Is ambitious TO be known
as 'The" Mrs. Clinton.
She gives a society circus on ner avn.
90 mak. room for which requires the
sscrtnce OF some fine old elm trees. ana
she undertakes the building OF a town
house which one Of the characters de-
cIares IL about as much Ike home as
Grants tomb"
Ths society circus Ia refected on the
sssss In capital style and the third act