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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
GUILTY..
Mrs. Betsy Smith Convicted of Poisoning
Her Husband at Des Moines.

q III i h = .t
Mrs. Betsy Smith Convicted of Poisoning
Her Husband at Des NIoines.
DIES MONIES, June 27.-Yesterday
forenoon at II o'clock the case of the
State of Iowa VS.. Betsy Smith, charged
with poisoning her husband, Michael
Smith, for the purpose of obtaining
So, 900 insurance on his life, was con
Guided and given to the Jury. At a.4o
the jury returned the following YER
dict: I'VE, the jury, find the defendant,
Mrs. Betsy Smith, guilty OF murder in
the first degree as charged in the in
idictment and fix the penalty at im-
\prisonment in the penitentiary of the
tate of Iowa during her natural life. z
ke verdict gives universal satisfac
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
ARCTIC EXPEDITION.

WIN Start in Search of the Swedish Ex-
plorers.
New YORK. June 1T is announced
that Cooks arctic expedition will soon
start from this city. The steamer
Miranda, of the Halifax Line, has be- n
engaged for the expedition, which has
for its chief object the search for the
swedish explorers, Bjorling and Kali
lestenius, who are supposed to be living
among the EslSilnos. incidentally the
expedition will furnish means OF re-
turning the Worlds Fair tribe of Es-
l5ilnnS to their natiYe land
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29

Island train some time during the
night. The remains were found scat
tered along between the brick plant
and Twenty-eighth street. The man
had nothing on his person to identity
him. On his arms were tatooed two
women in blue ink and an American
flag, indicating that he was once a
sailor His clothing was rough and
Worn. He was about forty years OF age.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
Hot Weather in ChIca 20.

CHICAGO June "a. ~ The highest point
registered by the thermometer vester-
day was 81 degrees about o'clock.
There was steady rise in tempera-
ture after in the morning, when 70
degrees were registered Many per-
sons were overcome by the heat
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
THE COxEYITES.

LOUISVILLE, June 22.-Gen. Kelley
and Col. Baker We're arrested here yes
terday as vagabonds and placed under
bonds of 81. 500 each to appear to-mor-
row, when they will be tried. Bonds
were furnished and the men released.
LOUISVILLE, June 23.-Kelly and
Baker were acquitted in the court yes
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
PRINCESS Colonna negIns Suit.

ROME, June "a. The Princess Gala
tro Colonna, daughter of Mrs. j. w.
Mackay, has entered an action for a
judicial separation from her hus banaa.
The case will be tried in Naples, where
the princess will appear in person.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
The ConmonweaI

YANKToN, s. d., June 2s.-Hogan's
commomwealers arrived at Yanllton
after twenty-five days atloat in open
boats on the Missouri river.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
BRITISH EXPL AVIATION,
London Post Tells Why the Tide of Immi-
80 grafton to An1erica Decreases.

- grafton to America Decreases.
LONDON, June 25.-Thc Post, com
menting on the decrease of immigra
ton to the United States, thinks that
the decrease is less due to the exclusion
laws than to the fact that the west has
had its day and that the tide of emf
grafton is turned toward Africa. The
omnipotence capital in the .UniteSu
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
Prendersast Trial at Hand.

CHICAGO, June 20 The Prendergast
trial will begin before Judge Payne at
10 o'clock this morning The work of
summoning witnesses is already we'll
under way. 1t is thought that it will
require at least u week to summon a
illTy
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29

terest Of the American people, has
now transferred his field of useful
ness to Belgium and will give away
corn pones and hoe cakes at the Ant
werp exposition. It is to be hoped
that Colonel Murphy will succeed in
convincing the Belgians who are
now absolutely ignorant OF corn
meal, that they don't know what's
good. until they nave made its ac-
quaintance. Books have been writ
ten OF late to show that the Ameri-
can colonies owed much to the Low
Countries for ideas concerning civil
liberty there is a chance to pay off
the obligation in corn cakes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
FOND OF Z
Carefully Planned an
ioycd Outings OF p


ioycd Outings OF
The Partisan bon
his best when enga
ing, says a writer id
Tribune. His eag1
himself is tempered
dignity as head of til
preparations have
made long in advance
tives and best friends
equipped with huge bd
ing the provisions and
whole family set fort
mater famillas in thd
entire band of children,
servants bring up the
submit to the discomfort
the heavy baskets,
through the dusty stree
and OF being iostled ar
overcrowded public
without a murmur. deter
costs to enjoy themselvd
when they, have reached
tination, generally a sha!
one of the bois around
establish themselves on
The men take off their
women their b0nnets and
after enjoying the good 1
brought with them, they d
mainder Of the day, the md
and chatting, the women j
and the younger mem bers|
and in games. There is i
heavy drinking that cons
invariable accompaniment
among the lower classes i
and England. Everythin,
and decorous, the comica
the whole affair being til
Of the worthy paterfami.
aside for the nonce all his
and city manners and in
to assume a bucolic role.
thA evening there is the
journey, the women ladel
flowers. the men carrying
hampers and baskets and
dusty and tired, but emf
tented. This is the holiday
three-fourths OF the Parisi
tion and it is a holiday to
look forward through |
month, and in some {
through the whole year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29
Worn Out in Harnes1

In the harness of every da
work men and women wear d
turely. For some Of us it is not
others. again, it is impossible to
harness. 1t is the inflexible
strongly forged unbreakabie 8
imperative servitude needful to
and those most dear to Us. The
it often bows many of us into The
fore our time. but it is undOub'
that there is q means of renderin
then less orerous, and OF mitig
aim ents that unremitting toll
Of sedantary kind-has tel
produce. Over worked clerks IN,
houses, mill operatives, bookkee
writers and others testify to the
restorative effects of Hostetter's
Bitters, and its power of renewing
and mental energy when overtaske
the wans. Dyspepsia, failing vlgo
matte, bowel and kidney complain
to thi: beneficent medicine, which
ventive of malaria and counteracts
fects of exposure in inclement wea'
It is the company that man cal
that breaks him up, especially il u
rich.
Character is always writing its =
the face IN indelible ink.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29

In Killed on the Rock
Year Des Moines.
June 26. An unknown
headed near the brick
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1894-06-29

rHE American rooster may now
a space crow pianissimo, for here
lot of German cities which
of late, in ratio of increase,
kwn all American cities, leav-
m hull down, so to speak, to
ward Well may the patriot
Arstwhile tooter OF the plan
onal horn inquire OF the
NY this is thus, and if it
ee, what is to become of
e. To be outstripped
q any direction would
calling 50 the patriotic
to be left behind in
people miraculous
he earth since the
their slowness,
llity is too morti-
emphaticallY
gagelnent of
Us to General
\ght to be
.forestall
ter. It
these
artoris.
re not
d that,
not
oml
Re
The Press., 1894-01-11
Highest all in Leavenng PowerLate U S Govt Report RHaI BakiRs BsS5s1:
 ABSOLUTELY PURE
PURE
[For The Press.l MOUNT AND VALE.

| MOON ANO VALE 1 stood upon the mountains height, And looked across the vale of tears;
 A vision rose upon my sight, A bpauteous city, in whose light The dwellers walked and knew no fears I looked upon the waters calm, | The waters of a crystal sea- Beside it's banks waved trees of palm, | 1 heard the never ending psalm, In waves on waves of melody.
 saw the saints, a white robed throng, No tears were in their happy eyes;
 "To Him that loved us," was their song Unnumbered hosts the strains prolong Echoing the music through the skies. I saw His face who led them forth, Beside the waters clear and still; There, where the sunlight had it's birth No shadow fell from woful earth, No touch of pain those hearts could thrill. I said: to gain that blessed land Is worth all sorrow and all pain; I said: in my lot will stand And take my portion from Gods hand And count earth's loss and sorrow gain. The vision passed, with swift descent l passed into the vale of ters;, Sorrow on sorrow, heaven sent,
 Fell on me till my strength was spent, My heart was full of grief and fears. I half forget the vision blest, My Saviour's face was hid from me;
 My heart, with weight of pain oppressed, ThrObed wearily and sighed for rest, My steps went fo1 ward heavily. Those who once journeyed at my side Fell by the wayside, one by one;
 Before me stretched desert wide,
 A thirsty land, all springs denied, Through which journeyed all alone. sighed, would that this woe and pain Were but vision of the night,
 And might wake at morn again
 AnG find, like sunshine after rain, A cloudless morning, clear and bright. And those dreamed had passed away Were gathered an unbroken band,
 Upon that bright and joyous day,
 And all my tears were wiped away In loving wise by tender hands. Then cometh to my heart again The memory of the mountain height;
 1 list to the melodious strain,
 look beyond the present pain, 1 walk by faith and not by sight. I pray but for patient heart. For grace and strength to still endure
 The ills of life, the pain and smart,
 Till Thou shalt bid them all depart, l know Thy promise standeth sure. Though rough and dark the way may
 seem,
 It leadeth to the better land,
 And like the memory of dream
 Will all these griefs and trials seem, When l shall walk the shining strand. - And thus alone, yet not alone, Because my hand is clasped in Thine;
 No more make my piteous moan,
 journey till the day is done, Yet gladly watch the suns decline. The days the months, the years speed by, Each brings me nearer to my home
 1 do the works that near me lie,
 Still with uplifted heart and eye, Waiting the voice that calls come home. StaffOrdville, Conn. SARA P ALDEN
The Press., 1894-01-11

Cleveland Plaindealer: A well-known young married woman, living in the East End, had peculiar dream the other eve- | ming. She dreamed that she was down town on Euclid Avenue with her baby and was preparing to board car to go home. The step of the new Euclid Avenue motor was rather high and she requested a gen. tlemen to hold her baby while she board ed the car. He consented, but before he could return the infant to the arms of it's mother the car started and left without the child. The grief of the young woman was intense and so troubled was her mind that she awoke. Her relief at finding it all dream was so great that she decided it all signified.
 Yesterday she called at downtown bookstore and related her dream to the clerk, who chanced to be an acquaintance She purchased the book and turned to the index. where she found that such a dream as she experienced foretold that the dreamer would receive twice as much as she had lost
 What would I get," she said to the clerk, innocently, "that would be twice as much to me as my baby?''
 "Twins," said the clerk laconically, and she has not spoken to him since.
 Soldier walking with his mistress meets 
 his sergeant and introduces her to him. Sergeant, my sister," Yes, yes," was
The Press., 1894-01-11

A J. TILDEN, Agent for Fire, Life Aa and Accident Insurance. None but the strongest companies represented. Office at resi- dence, Grant Avenue. Notary public.
The Press., 1894-01-11

WTM.. A. GOWNS, Horse and OK
 w Shoeing, Machine Forg1ngs and Repairing done to order. Also builder and repairer of all styles Of Wagons. South-St. Stafford Springs.
The Press., 1894-01-11
(For The Press.) THE MOVING PARTY.
A LOCAL TALE TOLD IN RHYME.


 In Stafford Springs on certain street There lived a maiden lady neat,
 Whose name was Mary Ann. It chanced one spring she had to move, Which did great affiction prove,
 Her troubles now began. Here she had lived some sixteen years, She could not leave it without tears
 This home she loved so we'll And where to go she did not kuow, Or what was best for her to do,
 She really could not tell. After much thought, and some advice, She concluded that it might be nice
 To break up for while. She found place where she could stay With an old friend not far away,
 Who all alone did dwell. But her troubles were not ended yet For she did not know whom she could get
 To help her with her moving. "But the bread upon the waters cast" Returned to her four fold at last,
 The proverb old thus proving. The friends came rushing in at last, To aid her now was their delight,
 They fell to with vim. There was Al and Laura, Grace and Lue, Raymond and George, and Carrie too,
 Jessie and Little Jim. They worked by night, they worked by day, While Mary Ann would often say
 "How the Lord will provide" Until at last with lots of racket The goods were most all in the attic,
 Then she sat down and cried Cried not for grief, but rather joy, And as she thanked each girl and boy
 While yet her eyes were wet, She said unto the kind young man, q never shall, l never can,
 Your great goodness forget" So then party she doth make, And lots of goodies she doth bake,
 To which they were all invited, The great and small, the young and old, Who of the moving took right hold,
 They, none of them, were slighted. Now see them around the table seated, With fruits and candies were they treated,
 Of which they ate right hearty; In pleasant converse passed the time Until shortly after half past nine,
 Broke up the moving party.
The Press., 1894-01-11

Mrs. Mulcahy- Shure, docther, and is it thrue that little Jimmy O'Toole bit yoore termomity in two and swallowed the mercury? Doctor-Yes, my dear madam, it is. and the boy is dead. Mrs. Mulcahy -Shure, docther, and it were a cold day for Jimmy, poor bye, whin the mercury went down. Doctor-Yes, madam, he died by degrees
The Press., 1894-01-11

The above cut is of A. w. Kingsburys new building on Furnace Avenue, adioin- ing The Press building, (given last week, and erected at the same time. A. E. Con- verse, builder. The building is of brick, 2Ox45 feet, and accommodates the exten- s;ve and growing. business in the manu- featuring and selling of monumental work,
The Press., 1894-01-11


 The continual succession of boils, pim- pies and eruptions, from which many suf- fer, indicates an impure state of the blood. The most effective remedy is Ayers Sar- saparilla. It expels the poison harmless ly through the natural channels, and leaves the skin clean and clear.
 The usual treatment of catarrh is very unsatisfactory, as thousands can testify. Proper local treatment is positively neces- sary to success, but many, if not most, of the remedies in general use afford but temporary relief. A cure certainly can not be expected from snuffs, powders. douches and washes. Ely's Cream Balm, which is so highly commended, is remedy which combines the important requisites of quick action, curative power, with per feet safety and pleasantness to the pa. tient. The druggists all sell it.
The Press., 1894-01-11
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

| LESSONS on Organ, Piano or Violin IL given by Walter R. Carpenter. Rooms fitted for that purpose in Mrs. Spellman's building on Mafn-St. Terms reasonable.
The Washington times., 1894-10-23
SURE OF THEIR MAN.
Stockholders Of the Peoples Transporta.
tiOn Company Confident that Presi.
dent partersnn VIII BE Convicted

Stockholders Of the Peoples Transporta.
tion Company Confident that Presi.
dent Patterson VIII Be Convicted.
The dissatisfied stockholders of the Peo-
pies Transportation Company are satisfied
and gratiied at the progress being made in
the legal proceedings against their executive,
President John W. Patterson.
At meeting of the anti-Patterson mem
bers last night in the Virginia Avenue Bap-
tist Church encouraging reports were rem
dered Of the proceedings in court. and those
persons present expressed their approval of
the investigating committees action. There
were about thirty-fiye people in attendance
when D. 3. Webster assumed the duties of
chairman, and, after rapping for order. called
upon the Rev. DR.. Johnson to ofGer prayer.
Upon the request of Mr.. Webster fifteen per-
sons arose. thus signifying that they had
sunk their earnings in the transportation en-
terprise.
Then the presiding officer stated that since
the last stockholders meeting Patterson had
been summoned before an examiner In chan
cery, but had refused TO answer questions
concerning the receipt and expenditure of
the colored peoples money. which in Mr..
Nebster's opinion, conclusivey proved Pat
terson guilty of squandering their money.
Mr.. w. II. Thomas was called upon to make
q statement of the course of the prosecution
in the past six days. He declares that every
time the case has been called for hearing
the defendants counsel have found some
loop hole to crawl through. and secure a con-
tinuance. But the prosecution, through their
attorneys, Messrs. Bigelow and Hewlett, had
cornered them at last, and on Saturday there
was hearing in the equity court. Patterson.
through his lawyers. refused 10 answer ques-
tons concerning the disposal of the funds,
claiming that he did not,have the property of
the company in his possession. Notwithstand-
ing this failure to secure evidence from Pat
terson against himself, Mr. Thomas said he
was the kind of man who never gives up or
goes backward, and assured the swindled
stockholders that they need not be diseour-
aged.
In conclusion, Mr.. Thomas said he would
advise no one to contribute TO cents toward
paying for the Lady of the Lake until the
pending difficulty has been settled pro or con.
Messrs. Wilson and Straughter and several
others spoke in the same strain, and after two
hours discussion the assembled stockholders
departed TO their homes TO await further de-
yelopments and happy in the thought that in
the course Of time justice viii be done and
their wrongs redressed.
The Washington times., 1894-10-23
Reception to Miss Brown.

The officers and members of the Netropoli-
tan A. NJ. E. Church will tender Miss Halle
Q. Brown. a. B., a farewell reception at the
aboye-named church this evening before
her departure for Europe in the interest of
Wilberforce University and education. Mr..
Frederick Douglass will preside and Miss
Brown will speak. Among those under
whose patronage the reception will be ten
dered are: Messrs. Frederick Douglass, B. K.
Bruce. John N. Langstan. C. H. j. Taylor. H.
C. q. Astwood. Daniei II. Williams. j. D.
Francis, F. D. Shadd, c. B. Puryis, Lewis
Douglass, John F. Cook. Kelly Miller, ]. NJ.
Gregory, John T. Layton, John A. Simms.
Thomas II. Wright, Rev. j. 7. Jenifer, and
others.
The Washington times., 1894-10-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.

ID DERNARD KESTERMANN, MERCHANT
I'D tailor, formerly of 1906 lith st n. W, has
just returned from Europe and has permanently
located at No, 1895 18th st n W Former patrons
will receive the same p1ompt attention. oc23-7t
The Washington times., 1894-10-23
DEMocRAr1c SITUATION GRAVE.


As the margin by which the Democratic
managers hope to carry the next House OF
Representatives is very narrow, the situation
is regarded as extremely grave All efforts
heretofore made toward harmonizlng differ
ences to prevent the possibility of Republic
cans slipping in through Democratic divi-
sions have proved Intellectual. Senator
Faulkner, chairman of the Democratic Con-
gressional campaign committee, will be here
again tomorrow TO witness the result of the
present effort
Richard Croker and Perry Belmont, Mr.
Cleyeland's ex-minister TO Spain, were at the
Democratic headquarters to-day regarding
this matter The rumor was rife, and appar-
emily well founded, that eN-MayOr Grace, who
is at the head OF the county Democracy or
ganization, was willing 10 compromise on the
basis Of Withdrawing the County Democracy
candidates in seven Of the New York city dis
tricts If Tammany would withdraw ex-Sena-
tor CanIer in the Fifteenth and John Connolly
in the Fourteenth in order TO give Robort
Grier Monroe and Dewitt Warner clear fields.
The Tammany candidates for Congress and
for the assembly were represented as recalci-
trant Senalor Hill. Mr.. Croker, and other
leaders were said to be advising q policy of
concession. but Lieut.. Gov. Sheehan said this
evening thar no basis of agreement had yet
been reached.
The Washington times., 1894-10-23
George N. Luccock to be duly installed pastor

George N. Luccock to be duly installed pastor
of this church."
Rev. Dr. Easton delivered the charge to the
pastor. He was friendly and facetious and
told good story, which sent a wave of aud
ible smiles about the church. He congratu-
lated DR.. Luccock upon the splendid field of
labor 10 which he bad been called and hoped
that his name would become enshrined in the
hearts of the people as that of DIR. Chester's
was.
DR.. Chester, himself, delivered the charge
to the people, counseling them to cooperate
heartily with the new pastor, and taking final
leave of them with q modest bow. Prayer by
Rev. DR.. Easton and benediction by Rev. DIR.
Luccock concluded the exercises. Subse-
quently many members Of the congregation
came forward to greet the new pastor, and
an informal reception was held.
EXCELLENT MUSICAL PROGRAMME.
During the ceremony the choir, under the
leadership of Dr. f. j. Woodm an, rendered
an excellent musical programme consisting
of the following numbers: Praise the Lord. )"
Danks; GLORIA in Excelsis, Holden; Jesus,
Lover of My Soul" quartet, Williams; For
ever with the Lord, GoGnod, and a duet, IN
which DR.. and Mrs. f. j. Woodman took
part. The members of the choir are DR.. f. J
Woodman, precentor and conductor; Miss
Minnie M. Bailey, organIst; DR.. C. S. Elliott
1A4lk ~ W. l'NpbSs tcuOISs nI5 L d. hOOu-
man and Miss Gertrude Dana, sopranos; Miss
Lillian o. Burroughs and Miss Belle Ingram
altos, and Mr.. Charles Van Doren and Mr..
Chester MCGOWAN, bassos.
DR.. Luecock. the new pastor, has been per-
forming the duties OF his pastorate since July
l. formal installation having been delayed
until action could be had by the presbytery
on the call offered by the congregation last
June. He is well-built man of fine appear
ance, is an energetic worker, and preacher
of more than ordinary ability He was born
in Guernsey county, Ohio, in 1857, received
his college training at Wooster, in the SAME
State, his theological education at Allegheny.
Pa, and was ordained to the ministry in 1851
at Believille, Ohio. For ten years thereafter
DR.. Luceock was home missionary in Iowa.
His first charge was at Bloomington. Ind,
which he resigned last June 20 come to Wash
ington. DR.. Luccock has a wife and a family
OF five children. He is now living at 6S1
East Capitol street
Rev. DIR. Chester, the retiring pastor. will
enter secular life. becoming assistant general
manager of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciety III this city.
The Washington times., 1894-10-23
IurN Conld Not Agree

SAN FRANoIsoo, Cal. Oct. 22.-The jury be-
fore whom John w. Flood was tried for the
embezzlement Of S1G4, 900 of the funds of the
Donohue-kelly bank while employed as the
bank cashier, failed to agree and were dis
charged this morning. The jury stood nine
for conviction and three for acquittal