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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

GO and hear Prof. Washington next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the
Midland Chautauqua Park. Take w,
Ninth or Sixth Ave. car.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23
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It is said by one who knows that
Captain VIM. Fletcher is trying to
purchase some shares of the Des
Moines City R'y Co. All he wants is
70 make his dividens payable from the
Highland Park lines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

Mrs. A. J. Jackson has several good
furnished rooms for rent at reasonable
rates. for gentlemen only-l2O9 Cherry
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

There will be a Musical entertain.
ment at Union Congregational church
Friday July the 7. All friends are in.
vited Admission 10,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23
Very Low Excursion Rates to San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle, Etc.

Via the North Western Line, will be
in effect from all stations June 10, IA,
Is, 10, 90, PA, 81, 2s, 80, 80, and July l
? and 3, with favorable return limits
on account of International Printing
Pressmen's and Assistants Union and
American Surgical Association at San
Francisco. Two fast trains to the
Pacific Coast daily. "The Overland
Limited" (electlic lighted throughout),
less than three days en- route, Anoth-
er fast train is "The California Ex-
press with drawing room and tourist
sleeping cars. The best of everything
For rates, tickets, etc, apply to agents
Chicago s. North Western R'y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

Mrs. C. B, Woods who has been in
Davenport visiting her husband return
ed home this week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

The longest day of the year was last
Wednesday which was few minutes
over Is hours.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

We are sorry to state at this writing
that Mrs. Harry McCrrven is i'll; also
Mrs Early on Third street, Lake Park
is i'll
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23
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S7 9TH

Remem Der Booker Il. Washington
will speak at the Chau,auque Park
Sunday afternoon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

Mrs. Anna A. Jones and Mrs, Lucy
Cary of Des Moines are visiting their
daughters of Buxton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

Mesdames E Reeves and Harry Nc
Craven went on the excursion to Mar
shalltown Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

HOMESEEK EXCURSIONS
Via Minneapolis and st. Louis Ry.,
North, West and South. Tickets City
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

Mrs. s. +. Thomas expects to join
the party of ladies on the excursion to
st. Louis next Friday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

Miss Grace Lewis left for Denver,
Colo. to visit with her parents indef-
niteiy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

office 5l2 Walnut street or Union
Station. w. S. Mathews, D. 7. A w.
X. Adams, c. p. A.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

Mrs. S. e. Thomas of 225 Arthur
street, Lake Park, has laid plans to
build a five room cottage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23
BASE BALL
Des Moipes VS.. Denver; three games,
Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The Editors Observations of the ira
yelling trip will appear next week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23
CITY NEWS.
NIB. If you have relatives or friends visit
ing in the city or going TO make y visit. please
INFORM us we solicit ali your loc,, news-Ed.l
Mr.and Mrs. George Wilson were
Davenport visitors this week

MIR. and Mrs M. Patton have just
moued into their new home on 25th
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23
Hats made to Order All work guaranteed
J. KIRKPATRICK,
Practical Halter

Hats Cleaned Dyed and Reshaped
ALL THE LATEST STYLES
Hats at Factory Frices Best " Hat on earth
Sl7 Grand Ave, Near 9th St. lowe 1890
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-06-23

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, will deliver address at the
Midland Chautauqua Park Sunday, June rs, 800 P.
William Jennings Bryan, lecture, 1.-The Prince of Peace
Tuesday June u, 800 p.
Musical Festival Day, Thursday June 49,
Sam Jones, Sunday July 2, 800 p.
Hon. W. Folk, Governor of Missouri Tuesday July T.
single admission days above amount to $50
MORAL-Buy a season ticket
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02

that night, but when we were walking
the sound of footsteps followed us as
on the previous evening.
I looked back, and instead of dodg-
ing as before, the man came on almost
at full run for couple Of yards. He
had revolver in his hand. I had
hardly time to pull my own, when he
stopped short and fired. With shrek,
Miss Payne fell to the ground. La
sale, for it was he, turned and dashed
away in the darkness. was burning
with rage, and forgetting Miss Payne
for the moment, sprang after him. l
fred at him once, and thought must
have missed him, as he continued run
ming.
Il do not know how long we ran,
but cries and footballs, which had
sounded distantly behind me, were
growing more and more distinct La
sale doubled corner on me, and, turn
ing the same corner, my foot struck
an obstruction and l went flying on
my face. lay stunned for few mo-
ments. AS I rose to my feet, dazed,
rough hands were laid on me and
was dragged back to where Miss Payne
was lying. By this time had recover
ed my senses fully. I broke from my
captors and knelt down beside her.
One look was sufficient.
My Godv cried. she is deadv
Eyes said a rough voice behind
me, and you're the man that killed
herr
''Then realized the horror of my
position. The shots fired had alarmed
the crowd Of miners, who poured out
of the different saloons to see a woman
lying dead on the ground and man
running away.
My protests were Of no avail, az
circumstances were against me. was
searched and my revolver was found
in my pocket where I had thrust 1t
when running. Two cartridges were
empty! Two shots had been fired! No
explanation would have any weight In
the face Of such evidence. Some Of
the rougher element were for hanging
me on the spot, but wiser counsel pre-
vailed and was locked up for the
night.
I'm the morning was tried before
4 local magistrate. Now that Miss
Payne was dead, knew hatdiyuleinx
her story would do no harm, ana mixht
perhaps save my life: 30 told it. Il
had no eject. however, on the minds
a..A n
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02

II was greatly surprised 40 had
always been under the impression that
she was q single woman. Moreover. 1
knew she had come from the cart
somewhere. and this declaration, that
a man haunting our footsteps In far
Western town was her husband, was
rather startling.
the old tale Of a deceived woman and
a human brute. Her parents had sent
her to a Canadian convent to be edu-
Gated, and while there she had some
how or other in her daily walks made
the acquaintance Of dashing French
Canadian named Armand Lasalle. She
was fascinated by his handsome APP
pearance, and eloped with him. Her
family were greatly incensed and re-
fused to recognize her. It was not
long before Lasalle began to show his
true nature, and treat her so brutally
that she was forced to leave him.
After bitter quarrel, In which he
swore to have her life, she fed from
him.
"She was too proud to look to her
family for assistance. Knowing she
had dramatic talent, she went upon
the stage Starting modestly, she had
worked her way to her present posi-
ton. She had never heard anything
from Lasalle since the day she had
left him until that night, when she
was nearly overcome by seeing him
leering at her from a front seat, while
she was going through her last scene.
That was the reason she had asked
me to see her to her hotel. She asked
me to keep this story secret. prom
Used this and assured her of my pro-
lection should Lasalle venture to make
any trouble. l cautioned her to keep
in her room all the next day.
"The next evening, before calling for
Miss Payne to take her to the theater,
examined my revolver to see IL 1t
was all right While doing so, it slip
ped from my hand and fell to the
floor. "A report followed and a bullet
buried itself in the door. I expected
every moment a rush of people into
my room to see what was the matter.
When this did not occur, concluded
the shot had not been heard on account
of the noisy laughter in the street,
where crowd was watching drunk
en- miner trying to mount bucking
broncho.
Il escorted Miss Payne to the the
alter and waited to take her back to
the hotel after the performance Miss
Payne did not see Lasalle in the house
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02
THE BROKEN GLASS.

when it was whole, across this mirror
I. fine
What images of strength and beauty
passed!
Here was the loneliness OF woman
glassed,
OF children, too, and, only less divine !.
The forms Of rocks and trees. the glori-
Gus shine
OF suns and stars, and wondrousiy
amassed,
The journeying clouds; beneath them
oceans vast
Illimitable surge Of restless brine.
IT'S shattered now, and all these things
Great thoughts, imaginations strong
and free
Are in this glass reflected brokenly;
Crazed is the dance upon that polished
floor.
Poor useless frame that held this sa-
cred trust,
Too soon thou canst not crumble into
-Scribner's.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02
Face West tor Best Worh.

To test the truth of the assertions OF
many persons that they sleep better
with their heads pointing to the north,
work better facing the east and SO on,
DIR. Charles Fere, who is well known
in France for his studies in physiolog-
ical psychology, has constructed a del
icate machine which he calls an ergo
graph, with which he has achieved
some interesting results. This ma
chine registers the number, rapidity
and equality Of the movements of the
index finger when writing or perform
ing any accustomed work.
He annou ices that his experiments
with it prove that work done by q
person facing the west or east is bet.
ter by % per cent than similar work
done by a person facing the north
or south, and that when working fac
ing the west it is about 25 per cent
better than when facing east.
This matter of orlentation seems ia
have an influence upon the nervous
system, due largely, 1t is believed, to
the fact that the earth is a gigantic
magnet Many learned men have no.
ticed that they sleep best with the
head to the north and work betting
facing the west, while at least one ia.
nous pianist finds he plays with the
greatest ease when the piano faces
the east. It may be that the great
migrations of the human race, all OF
which have been from east to west
and the observed tendency Of trees "a
develop in the same way related to
these phenomena.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02
a Charm that Failed.

Major P. H. G.. PowellCotton 10.
some unique experiences during -
twenty months Of travel in little Ano ~.
districts in Africa. In telling OF =.
superstition Of the natives ne ', I'D
among the weeks washing ! a .s.
given my boy a vest, which wn. ...,ne.
other things came back was n .d,ns
He made some excuse about n. NAT.
it. ana I thought no more OF 'uo ,nan.
ter till in the early morning ! nap men
ed to catch sight of two OF ~ -, of
bringing it back from the a a. lime
4 Swahill traders camp. 0o" t-.der
afterward learned that .ne ..- Of
was regarded as a great "v ..ren 70
charms. The vest had been 'a = cat
him and he had been askeu :, - nett
such ! spell over 1t that wnen :, misb.
touched my skin any desl r.n !, melt
harbor Of going far aheld w0 - no a.
awav when the charm Wss :. =, mep
fect the explanation given Dy - ~ bad
.wss that before leaving Ens, .noueu y
ACQUIRED witchcraft poten. 90
render their magic powef'e.. !,
- - r. u
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02

Perhaps It was 1.-The agony Of mind
caused by this loss perhaps the blow
upon his head. which caused the paraly-
sis Of his legs. This affection fell upon
him a month or so after the accident.
Then they put him in his chair beside
his table, and propped him up with pill
lows, and he went abroad no more. But
his brain was as clear as before, his will
as strong, and his purpose as determined.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02
Polite.

$50 you have invited Brown to din
ner? I am afraid he won't think
much Of my cooking.
"Oh. well, you mustn't let that trou-
BILE you; he u too polite to say any
thing." Post
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02

It's usually the alimony he has to
pay that causes man TO figure 81 I
divorces suit
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02

apeakine IS sure fnlns ths rent
,addition Is oath ana 49,
eolloctoG.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-09-02
Ills Hearts Desire
By SIR WALTER BEsANT
SsecssssssssSsSsSssssseae
Bv SIR WALTER BESANT

you, 1 won't have it said in my hearing
that I ever gave anybody anything, or
that left my bag lying about like fool.
Yet when George Sidcote picked me up
the bag was gone, and twenty pounds
had gone tOo-twenty pounds
"Well, but, uncle, CONSIDER; you had
seventy pounds in gold in your purse
and only twenty were taken. If it had
been a thief he would surely have taken
the whole, and your loose silver, as well
as your watch and chain. Why, all those
were left"
Il don't know. Perhaps he thought
the bag of papers would satisfy him.
How do 1 know? What made me fall
off the pony? l never fell off the pony
before"
''Well, uncle, but think; every day you
trouble your poor head about it, and
nothing comes of it; why not try to for
get the loss? Think what prosperous
man you have been in all your life. You
should be thinking of what you have,
not what you have lost"
go on; go on. Easy for a girl like
you to talk. There's the difference
with a woman that she only enjoys the
spending; while the man'-he heaved a
deep sigh, and did not complete the SEN
tence. 'Oh! Mary"-he reached out his
long bony fingers and made as If he were
raking in the gold-"to think-only to
think!-of the pleasure I have had in
making the money! 1t was little by lit
tie, not all at once. No, no; saw my
way, and waited. I laid my plans, and
| had patience. Be sure that not field
have I got but 1 worked and planned
for it. The world is full of fools; weak
men who have no business with prop
erty; men without grip, men who just
hold on till somebody comes and gives
'em shove off. Your cousin David was
such a fool, Mary"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-06-02
FIXING RAILROAD RATES

Making railroad rates is like play
Ing game OF checkers or chess. Com
munities to be benefited, producers,
manufacturers or shippers to be aided
represent the pieces used. Every pos.
sible move is studied for its effect
on the general result by skilled traf-
hc managers. A false move in the
making Of freight rates may mean the
ruin Of city, of great manufacture
Ing interest, of an agricultural COM
munity. Railroads strive to build up
ali these so that each may have an
equal chance in the sharp competi
ton of business. SO sensitive to this
rivalry are the railroads that in order
to build up business along their lines
they frequently. allow the shipper 20
practically dictate rates. Rate max
ing has been a matter OF development;
OF mutual concessions for mutual
benefit. That is why the railroads OF
the United States have voluntarily
made freight rates so much lower in
this country than they are on the
sovernment-owned and operated rail
ways OF Europe and Australia that
hey are now the lowest transporta-
ion rates in the world.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-06-02
CHAPTER xv.-continued.

In an alcOye. partially formed by a
pay window, stood an easel. uphold.
ing large frame. The light struck
the canvas In such a way that Blake
did not recognize the subject until
squarely in front OF IT,
IL was portrait of Jessie Garden
not the Jessie Garden drawn by the
san Francisco artist from the faded
tintype-but the Jessie Garden of later
years, whose face and figure had TAX
en- on the perfect grace OF woman
hood
Amazed and lost in thought, Blake
did NOT hear Arthur Morris as he ap-
preached and stood back of him. He
flushed when Morris touched him on
the shoulder.
by Joyel that portrait must have
great attraction for youl" laughed
Morris. You've been staring at il
nVe minutes! A box at the opera you
cannot tell her namei"
'Donel" said Blake. That's a por-
trait of Miss Carden-Miss Jessie
Garden, of Boston,"
An expression of dumb surprise
swept across the face of Arthur Nor
rls. With half-opened mouth and star
ing eyes he gazed at James Blake.
Wei, III be-. Well, of all
He sank. into a chair and
laughed feebly. 81 say, old fellow,
you took me off my feetl How the
devil did you guess that name?"
Nothing wonderful about It'll"
'aid Blake. who by this time had per
ected his course. Il met Miss Car
len years ago, and | at once recog-
lized the portrait"
You met her? Where?"
I'm the country, near bingham,
IA ssachusetts."
How? When? By Jove, old fell
DIV. this beats mel What were you
Ding in Hingham?"
Il lived on farm near there" re-
lied Blake. Morris leaned forward.
or an instant fear had possession OF
I'm. Who was this man who lived ! {
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-06-02
CHAPTER XVI.
Bad News.

When Blake arrived in bingham
he felt like a stranger in a foreign
land. His parents were dead and his
relatives scattered. The village look
ed smaller than when he was a bow.
He felt himself in living graveyard.
Securing an open carriage and a
driver from a livery stable. he rode
through the quiet streets and out into
the country. Drive to Thomas Bish-
ops house." he ordered
The drawn and dust-covered shut-
ters of the old mansion told their own
story. From passing farmer Blake
learned that the Bishops had moved
TO New York months before. Half an
hour later he knocked on Peter Burt's
door.
AS a boy, Blake stood in awe and
fear of the strange old man. but the
years had obliterated this feeling. His
knock sounded hollow on the great
oaken door, and he wondered if the
aged recluse yet lived. Mrs. Jasper.
the housekeeper, opened the door. and
Blake at once recognized her.
How do you do, Mrs. JasperY NV
name is Blake-James Blake. lived
near here when l was a boy. Don't
Little Jimmy Blakel Well. of all
things | never would have known
ye. Come right in-Mr. Blake"
rs Mr.. Burt here?"
Yes, but don't know If he'll see
ge," she said, hesitatingly. wiping her
hands on her apron. "He don't see
nobody, We know"
Tell him who / am, and say I'm
rom California" said Blake, who
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-06-02
ULCERS FOR 80 YEARS.
Painful Eruptions From Knees to Feet
Seemed ncurable-cutlcura
Ends Misery.

Another of those remarkable cures
by Cuticura. after doctors and all else
had failed, is testified to by Mr.. NJ
G. Moss OF Gainesville. Texas, in the
following letter: For over thirty
years | suffered from painful ulcers
and an eruption from my knees to
feet, and could find neither doctors
nor medicine to help me. until I used
Cuticura Soap. Ointment and Pills.
which cured me In SIX months. They
helped me the very first time I used
them. and I am glad to write this SO
that others suffering as l did may be
saved from misery"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-06-02
H. Record Time.

Piney Flats. Tenn, May 29th.-
Especially Cured in two days of Rheu
matlsm that had made his life tor.
ture for two years. ID. S. Hilton OF
this place naturally wants every
other sufferer from rheumatism to
know what cured him. IL was Dodd rs
Kidney Pills
"Dodd's Kidney Pills are the grand
est pill on earth" says Mr. Hilton.
II would not take any sum of money
for what they did for me. For two
years had what the doctors called
rheumatism. could hardly walk
around the house. 1t seemed to be
In my back and hip and legs tried
everything but nothing helped me tn
got Dodd's Kidney Pills"
Two days after | took the first
dose all pain left me and 1t has never
come back since. | can't praise Dodd's
Kidney Pills too much"
Rheumatism is caused by uric acid
n the blood. Healthy kidneys take
III the Uric Acid out OF the blood
)odds' Kidney Pills make healthy
idneys
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1905-06-02

two officers and aided him TO escape
He has not been heard of since
Blake piled Morris with questions
The latter took large draughts OF
brandy and recited the successive
chapters which led to the tragedy.
Except that he made himself the he
70 Of the tale, his account agreed with
that told by John Burt Blake par
took sparingly of the brandy, but Nor
ris fed his aroused hate and recollec-
ton with the fiery fluid.
According to Morris he was madly
in love with Jessie Garden from the
moment he saw her. Before he re-
covered from his wound she was sent
abroad by Gen. Garden to complete
her education in Paris and Berlin.
Two years later Gen. Garden failed
in business, his private fortune being
wiped out in the crash. Jessie came
back from Europe and remained
year with the Bishops Arthur had
induced his father to place Gen. Car
den in a salaried position with the
Morris bank in New York, and he
persuaded Gen. Garden to accept
loan sufficient to defray Jes-
sizes expenses in second
trip abroad. She was in Paris, but
had completed her studies, and would
return in a few weeks. He was en-
gagged to the dear girl, but the date
of the wedding had not been set.
I've told you more'n any man liv- !
ing" half sobbed Morris, as he leaned |
On James Blake's shoulder.
Tears stood in his infiamed eyes
and trickled down his red, blotched
cheeks.
You'll keep my secret, won't you,
I'D chap" he pleaded maudlinly.
You're the bes' frien I've got in the
world People don't like me; they
lon't know me. You know me, Blake,
I'D fell, don't you? I'm sen mental
hats what makes me cry. By Jove,
QUILL be my bes' man at weddin'-
es' man at my weddin'-won't your"
He lurched into a chair. The train
d and alert Rammohun appeared,