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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
BRAVERY on the eEoReIA
CAPT. M'cREA TELLS INCIDENTS
OF THE AWFUL DISASTER.
Courage Of Reseuers Who Plunged
unnesitatinsly Into the Turret-
How One Man Died.

Boston Capt Henry McCrea,
OF the Georgia, seated in his cabin
Wednesday, told about the explo-
sion on the battleship Monday that
caused the death OF nine men and
the injury of IL others. Said the
captain:
I was on the bridge making the
run for the practice. was taking
observations of each shot. saw
We were beating the records OF the
other ships OF the fset. On the bridge
I could hear the command from the
after turret. So l knew when the
next shot was coming.
4 heard the shout Fire, but there
was no shot, and then / saw men
running aft, and quickly the fire hose,
that is always laid out in readiness
when there is firing going on, was
manned.
i rushed to the after bridge near
the turret to see what was the mat
ter. The water was already being
poured into the turret. The boatswain
and Midshipman Gravescroat led the
way for their men with the hose. I
tell you, there was courage! No man
knew what had happened and no man
knew into what danger he might be
rushing. But those men never thought
OF self. or danger. That brave act
viii look well on their records.
Probably one little act, or rather
one great act, of one of the men, pre-
vented far greater disaster. / dom
know his name, He's dead He and
one other stood by the second gun
that had just been loaded. The last
powder bag that had been put in was
protruding little from the gun.
When he saw the fash, instead of
dashing to the ladder to save himself,
he crowded home the charge in the
gun and with the help of the other
men got the gun closed before the
flames reached the bag. If the flames
had touched that bag there would
have been an awful explosion, for the
powder was confined in the gun and
would not have flashed as the other
d 4 / -
did. but would have exploded. Not a
man in the turret would have been
left alive, whatever other damage
might have been done. That man gave
his life for the others
i am told President Roosevelt has
inquired about a man that gave his
life in closing the shutter from the
ammunition room to save the ship
from blowing up. would be very
wrong to have story like that go
out, because | cannot find that there
is any foundation for it, or need for
a man 60 make any attempt to do any
thing OF the sort. But if the president
wants heroism let him look up this
brave man who. stood by his gun to
save the rest
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
scALv ERUPTION ON BODY.
Doctors and Remedies -uitless-suf
fered 10 Years - Completely
Cured BY cutieura.

''Small sores appeared On each OF
my lower limbs and shortly afterwards
they became so sore that l could
scarcely walk The sores began to
heal, but small scaly eruptions ap-
peared. The itching was so severe
that / would scratch the sores until the
blood began to Cow. After suffered
thus about ten years made renewed
effort to effect a cure. The eruptions
by this time had appeared on every
part of my body except my face and
hands. The best doctor in my native
county and many remedies gave no
relief. All this was fruitless. Finally
my hair began to fall out and was
rapidly becoming bald. A few months
after. having used almost everything
else. thought / would try Cuticura
Ointment and Cuticura Soap. After
using three boxes | was completely
cured, and my hair was restored. after
fourteen years of suffering and an ex-
penditure Of at least $50 or $50 in vain
IL endeavoring to ind a cure B.
Hiram Mattingly, Vermillion, s. OAK,
Aug. Is, 1906"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
SOMEWHAT OF a REFLECTION.
Naive Comment Of Debutante That
Amused Hostess.

A charming hostess of one Of the
big houses" as they are called hy
those who are welcomed into them,
has the added beauty Of premature
white hair That which seems TO her
contemporaries an added charm may
appear to the crudely young Z mark
Of decline. at least so it appears in
one instance of which the hostess her.
self tells with enjoyment
The lady is connoisseur OF IN.
tques. At one of her teas debutante
rich with the glow OF youth, but sadly
constrained with her sense OF novelty,
was handed cup OF tea; the cup
was beautifully blue and wonderfully
old. The hostess desiring to light
en- the strain on her youthful guest
by . pleasant diverting remark, said:
That little cup is hundred and fl.
~ years old"
'tOh, came the debutanfe's high
strained tones: How careful You
must be to have kept 1t so long," n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
ENricEp ~ THE BAR.
Strenuous Actions Mildly Explained
BY the aAinister.

Many stories are told Of the &C.
centric doings and sayings OF an
old clergyman who lived in Maine
some years ago. AT one time there
had been Z fight among some men.
one Of whom was seriously hurt. A
trial took place, and the old minister
who had seen the ARRAY was sum
moned as 2 witness
What was Salson doinSs" Vas
the frst question
"Oh, he was slashing around"
"well. sir, just what do you mean
by THAR
Why, he was knocking about him
hers and there
Now, sir, kindly tell Us plain
" what Salson did to this man"
why, he-he enticed him." said
the old minister slowly He enticed
him with a crowbar. He used the
crowbar to persuade the man-to en-
tice him: and by series of pokes
and blows he succeeded in doing it,
said the minister. mildly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
Mixed Voices.

Alice had been to Sunday school for
the first time and had come home
filled with information. She was over
heard to say to her six-year-old sister,
as she laid wee hand over her
heart, When you hear something
wife here, you know it Is conscience
whispering to you"
NO such thing" responded Six
year-old; its just wind in your tum-
my.-Lippincott's Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
THE STORY OF A WISCONSIN
MAI IN WESTERN CANADA.
Three Years Ago Worth Only $1,000;
To-Day Is Worth $4,000.

The following is copy of letter,
of which the Agents of the Canadian
Government throughout the United
States receive similar ones many
times during the year:
Cayley, Alta, Dec. Z, 1906.
Agent Canadian Government,
WATERFOWL, S. d.
Dear Sir:
Your letter dated Nov. 9th at hand
and was very glad to hear from you.
see that you are still at work per-
suading people to move into the Cana
dian Northwest. must tell you that
/ owe you many thanks for persuading
me to come out here, am only sorry
that wasn't persuaded sooner, and
there is still plenty OF good chances
for many more right at the present
time. ! hope that you viii be able to
induce more to make q start out to
this part OF the country.
Now must tell you what / have
accomplished since came out here
and it won't be three years till the LIST
of July. shall shortly receive my
patent for my homestead, the home
stead cost me $1,000 in all, to-day tits
worth $1,000 per acre, but it is not for
sale. Then a year ago last May ]
bought 500 acres at 500 per acre and
sold this fall for $4,000 per acre and
cleared profit Of 81, 160.Do. How is
that for the Northwest? / now have
32o acres OF land and all paid for, Is
head of horses, 80 head of cattle, %
pigs, sheep and about $50 chickens
and other poultry, and all new ma.
chinery and everything is paid for.
We also bought lots in Calgary and
Z in High River. We gave $470 for
the Is lots and they are paid for. At
present / consider myself worth $751;
100000, and when left Wisconsin less
than three years ago had about
100000 This year threshed a little
over 1000 bushels Of grain, have
about one thousand bushels OF fine
potatoes and about five hundred BUSH
els OF turnips. Mrs. Beisiegel sold
about 5000 worth Of garden truck and
poultry this fall. Now there are lots
of others in this community who did
as well as / did in the same length Of
time.
The family and myself are all well
at this writing and hope this letter
will find you the same.
Yours very truly,
iSigned) PHILIP BEISIEGEL.
Cayley, Alta, Canada
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
DEADLY HEAT IN PITTssuRG.
Ten More Persons succumb-intens
Suffering IN Factories.

Pittsburg, Pa-Ten fatalities due
to the intense humidity and oppres-
sive heat wave occurred here Wednes-
day, making over score of deaths
within IS hours. The maximum tenn
perature registered Wednesday by the
United States weather bureau was "a
degrees. Street thermometers regis
tered from four to six degrees higher.
Many persons are Frustrated and
their condition is serious. The suffer
ing in the mills and manufacturing dis
tricts is worse than has been expert
enced for years. People cannot sleep
and throng the streets and parks for a
breath of air.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
slain bv Girl He Tilted.

Cleveland, O.-Marietta Dennoro, is
years of age, shot and instantly killed
Raffaele Darbato, 10 years OF age, up.
on the street Wednesday. They were
to have been married July 8. accord,
ingto the story OF the girl. She says
he refused. Wednesday Darbato went
to her home. She met him and shot
without warning. Il was right and
feel no SORROW she said, after being
arrested.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

tressed me, ! looked badly and the
kidneys were noticeably deranged.
sank lower and lower until given up
and at this critical time began with
Doan's Kidney Pills. Details are M
necessary. Twelve boxes cured me
and weigh six pounds more than ever
before. They saved my life"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Muburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

Sheer white goods. In met any mo
wash goods when new, owe much Of
their attractveness to the way they
are Numbered, this being done in
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
" satisfactory II proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch. which has sufficient
strength to stiffen. without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance Of your work.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
WATERFRONT VISITS KANSAS.
Half Million Dollars Damage Done
Near LeavenMorth.

Leavenworth, Kan-A waterspout
Sunday night caused damage within a
radius IF Is miles Of Leavenworth es-
timated at half million dollars. Near
ly six inches of rain fell
At Iatan Mo-, several hundred head
OF cattle were drowned and hundreds
Of acres Of wheat we're washed into
TIE Missaln1 river.
All railroads report tracks out and
ira tic demoralized.. The Missouri river
is rising -aIidly and persons living in
the bottoms are taking their stock
ard other belongings to the hills.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
e Hum.ne Horse Collar.

Warm weather and heavy work
causes sore necks and shoulders,
which prevent your horses from work
ing, or decreases their services by one
halt. With the use Of the 'Whipple"
Humane Horse Collar, sore horses can
be worked every day, and the sores
VIII heal at the same time. The same
collar will fit any horse. Sold on 10
days trial when used on sore horses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
Read Charles Dickens Proofs.

Henry Thomas Spindler, who died
recently at Rrentford. England, at the
age of s4, was for many years con-
nected with the Old London Sun. He
acted ~ r-oofreader to Charles Dick,
ems, and possessed many relics OF the
great novelist including proofs with
his alterations upon them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
Vacation.

The secret of rest is to get rid OF
detail for time. Why is it that a
sea voyage is regarded as the best Of
tonics? Simply because the entire
change of surroundings wipes out the
mass Of complications attendant upon
the daily routine of the ordinary
worker. We all need occasional free
dom from the bondage OF the tiny
strings that bind us to wearing tasks
The man who realizes this and plans
his vacation accordingly makes no
mistake.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
New u,e for Old Rones.

Some time ago wooden manufac-
sarsr IN the north of England succeed
ed in making fabric from old ropes.
He obtained quantity Of old rope
and cordage, unraveled them and
wove them by . secret process into q
kind Of rough cloth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
Jealous; Murders Wife.

Fort Smith, Ark.--A. O. Gholsten, .
we'll known educator, kissed his wife
and then cut her throat, killing her
instantly. The cause Of the murder
was jealousy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
terrible Work Of plague In India

Terrible Work OF Plague II IhoId
London. Returns Of deaths from
the plague in India show the appalling
total of 1,060,067 for the six months
ending June 80. The monthly total
is at present decreasing however, the
death roll for June being placed at
$1,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
Z ..-....d ~ ouadrupIe Murder.

Denver, Col. William Drew, alias
u a Johnson, charged with having
shot and killed three white, men and
,ne negro at q grading camp near
benton. HI, last September, was n.
rested in Denver Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
:. cb,nce Of Venue for HarsIs.

Lexington, Ky.A dispatch from
sandy Hook says that Special Judge
sioodv refused to grant change q
ren,e in the case of Judge James
Hargis. who is charged With the mur-
ar az Or. b. u. Cox. b
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

That an article may be good as well
. cheap, and give entire satisfaction.
Il proven by the extraordinary sale OF
Defiance Starch, each package con-
tanning one-third more Starch than
can be had OF any other brand for the
same money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

fastened itself upon
me two years ago
and brought awful
headaches and dizzy
spells. / was all un-
strung, weak and
nervous. could scarce
~ totter about Pains
in the side and back
completely unnerved
me. Ny food dis
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot.
Ease. A certain cure for swollen sweating
cent no substitute Trial package FREE
Address A. s. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

There is something bad in the best
Of US, and something good in the
worst OF US. but good or bad. the
worst and best OF us is not all Of US.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

The extraordinary popularity OF line
white goods this summer makes the
choice OF Starch a matter OF great Inn
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals, is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics It's great strength as stihener
makes half the usual quantity OF Starch
necessary, with the result OF perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
one Extreme o. the Other.

OVS eAkSSHlS ~ SHe SA'Sss
have been more than lucxy In the
women have met: woman Is A.
ways heaven or hell to nan--mostly
heaven; she don't spend much OF her
time on the border-l lines Walt Whit
man in the American Magazine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
Maniike,

Breathless, they stood at last upon
the towering Adirondack peak.
There" she said angrily, I'VE have
climbed all this distance to admire
the beauties of nature. and we left
the glass at home"
TRANQUILITY smiling. he shifted the
lunch basket to the other arm.
Never m'nd, dear" he said. TT
won't hurt us, just this once, TO drink
out Of the bottle"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

A man OF the world is one who has
managed to dodge the undertaken.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

Even tn. best phrases OF . fiatterer
sometimes fall Cat
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
49,. pohh.d = q .aon.

post once Robbed Of 81 300.
! San Francisco Burglars broke into
he most Office at South San Francisco
Tuesday and secured 81 800 in stamps
and money. The robbers escaped.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

Laundry work at home would Be
much more satisfactory if the right
Starch were used. In order to get the
desired stiffness, it is usually neces.
sary to use SO much starch that the
beauty and fineness of TIC fabric is
hidden behind a paste of varying
thickness, which not only destroys the
appearance, but also affects the wear
ing quality Of the goods. This trou-
BILE can be entirely overcome by using
Defiance Starch, as it can be applied
much more thinly because OF its great
er strength than other makes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

mi Nd Ann is the greatest mining State
VVlVOaUV in the Union But do ycu
know, Colorado farmers win produce dollars
while her mines produce centse
We Sell land that never fails 10 return big
interest on the investment: land that will
double in value soon. Colorado Is booming.
Buy now before prices go up, as they are
bound to do. Write for our descriptive litera.
ture Local and Eastern references If desired.
C. J. JOHNSTON, L. X. MULFOAD,
Mgr. Farm Dept. Colorado Bldg, Denver. Colo.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19

Never Judge voman's brilliancy
BY the Hghtness Of her hair.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
No Heaa.ehe In the Mornino.

Kranse's Headache Capsules for oyer-in-
diligence in food or drink. Druggists, &c
Norman Lichty Mfg. Co., Des MONIES, Ia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
Bil,,s Reasec,

Hugo Osterhaus, the new captain o1
the battleship Connecticut. praised 1t
. dinner in New York the old salt q
the past
He has disappeared" said Capt.
Osterhaus, sadly. We made fun OF
him, and before our ridicule he blush
ed and vanished.
Such stories rs We used to tell
Of him!
"One, for instance. dealt with an
old sheIlback's beard.
Why is It, BILL . youth asked
the old fellow. that you never shave
your upper lip clean
Well. We see, Bill answered, =
mans gotter have some place to
strike his match on
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-07-19
Not certail,..

He-Is Jim doing hack work on the
paper now
She tcauiously) don't know. He
vas writing yesterday about Night
Ovls.n Baltimore American
The Washington times., 1907-09-24

sponges CMediteTranean) are more lux
Urious looking than ever.
Curved tooth brushes and those hav-
li-g the bristles cut irregularly are con-
sidered more hygienic than the straight.
regular styles. and cost no more in
the good qualities.
In sets OF toilet necessities there is
iln entirely new mounting. II IS called
Partisan ivory. ana Is SO much like the
real thing. even 10 the grain. that only
an expert In such matters could tell the
difference. The price, however, IS OF
course ms ch less A generous size hair
the clothes brush. 81, bath brush, tl.ko;
the nand glass. round. from So 10 81. ac-
cOrding T. size. Then there Is nail
buffer, with ivory tray, that is marked
at S1.7J, inclusive, and sundry small
articles, such as bHtton hooks and man
iCure articles, at c0rresaondingly low
prizes. This ivory must not be con-
fused with celiuioie., but Is something
distinctly apart frJ.-> il and IS dainty
IN the extreme. nue.; prettier, 20 my
thinking, than the silver-mounted toilet
SETS, and no trouble al ali 70 keep
clean
Ebony mountings. too, are popular.
each article inlaid with disk of sterl-
ing silver On which the monogram may
be engraved, II preferred
These sets, being genuine. come a
lIttle more expensive than the ivory
rOuntings. The large powder COX is
marked at s.: the orushs $50; comb.
Sl.l5: clothes brush. $3.50; file, S2-75; hat
brush, S2.T5, and pair OF brushes fer
mems use will cost $50
Such a set Will last forever. and wiz
requireA practically no cleaning at all.
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
NEW BATHROOM ACCESSORIES
FOR USE DURING THE WINTER

Preparations for winter are now in
Order In the majority OF houses, espe-
cially in the bathrooms. that frequently
need Thorough overhauling to please
even the average housewife. who likes
a dainty bathroom and any addition.
either a necessity or luxury. to make
the room more comfortable. Among this
seasons novelties that mike for con-
venience is a soap dish that has rubber
feet These little rubber knobs prevent
the dish slipping. as it IS apt TO do on
any polished surface. The price of this
article complete IS 90 cents.
a second innovation is a holder for
tooth powder This is on the order OF
the soap powder box. where a tiny
handle Is turned and the soap falls
through. ground and ready for use.
The tooth powder holder is OF nickel.
opens at the top for filing and is
screwed to the wall This costs 81, and
as there Is not a particle of waste TO
the powder by using this. device the pur-
chase may be considered an economy.
Neither VIII the powder be apt TO be
come damp, as sometimes happens when
the bottle Is left upon the washstand
another new fitting is "a holder for q
mans shaving brush A tiny arm o.
nickel Is screwed 10 the wall and into
this the brush is slipped holding il III
an upright position. where IL will be-
/ come perfectly dry and be kept entirely
apart from sny other article IN the
bathroom. 1t may be purchased for
Bath seats are a great convenience.
and these show little Improvement
this season Hitherto the fittings for
such seats have been OF nickel plated
steel and have often rusted. This metal
mas nOt only been a good deal Of trouble
10 keep clean. but the rust was apt to
spot the bath. or I'm fact. any place that
Il touched. Now the nickel II put on
over brass, which Is guar2 uteed not 10
rust The price OF this Improved one
IS 81
Fittings in the bathroom are apt 10
become ruined through using the wrong
Thing for cleaning. Many preparations
that VIII brighten the metal most ef-
tectively and quickly often contain an
acid which destroys the fittings IN no
time, so that care should be exercised
In purchasing Instead OF going TO the
counter where such cleaning fluids are
bought II is best to 90 10 the depart
ments devoted TO bathroom supplies.
There will be found. as a rule. a prepar-
alton that can be safely depended upon.
I found such time and again at the large
department stores. but I should be
afraid 10 trust In the general counter
where such things are sold. A good
cleanser VIII preserve the plating. a
bad one will only destroy II.
There IS nothing particularly new IL
/ personal accessories Of the bathroom
L0Cfahs are immense. however and
I should I think be quite large enough
selling very well, but The large BATH
The Washington times., 1907-09-24
Lingerie

Now that the wasp waists are in
again. and one must be slim to be cor
rect, the chemise has come into vogue
because il dispenses WITH a great deal of
unnecessary fullness arouri the waist.
There is one pretty cberni Sc made of
nainsook. It is gored at tie sides so as
to make 1t snug around TIE waist. 1t
has lace yoke at the TOP, which may
he maze g. anv share " RI lace inser-
tion. It is open at the back, and the
slSht 4u.Ies., tIicre Il a.. 60 s.,,-.i
side OF the back by small tucks about
five inches in length TO extend half way
above and below the waist line. Bead
ing is stitched around the waist line
and has wash ribbon run through II TO
tie in the back. At the top Of the yoke
beading is sewed with ribbon run
through IL. and tied in the back There
il a four-inch rufIle on the bottom OF
the skirt part, which may be made of
the nainsook or embroidery. This IL a
most satisfactory foundation TO wear
under the thinnest of dresses or waists.