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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
Stranee Death OF nn Italian.

There is much excitement in Italian
circles here over the strange death Of
a son of sunny Italy. He was Domi-
nick Abbanez, painter. A few days ago
Abbanez called upon DR.. ]. H. Kistler
a specialist at Broad and High streets.
and secured treatment for a sore arm.
The indications were that he had can
Ger or some other abnormal growth on
the affected member. The doctor was
hastily called to the home Of Abbanez,
who was suffering great pain. The doc
tor administered hypodermic injec-
ton of morphine and antropine.
Soon after the patient died. Coroner
Herbst was called on, and found that
notwithstanding life was extinct, the
body of AbbaneZ was almost burning
with heat. The temperature of the
corpse registered 109 The coroner de-
sired to have an autopsy performed,
but Widow Abbanez objected so siren
uously that she drove the physicians
from the mans room. The coroner be-
lieyes Abbanez died OF uremia. The
corpse turned red soon after life was
extinct. Director of Safety Williams de-
clined to allow an autopsy, in view of
the objections of Mrs. Abbanez, and the
real cause os the death is mystery
Columbus (O) Special.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
BURLINGTON BUDGET.

The weather is very pleasant.
The A. NJ f. church choir is getting
along nicely, with Miss Boyd as organist.
II. Cowden is improving rapidly.
Miss Alice Newton left Wednesday TO
visit friends in Galesburg and Chicago
Mrs Sarah Johnson is still very sick.
Rev. J. W. W. Crown is in Monmouth
The friends of Miss Stella F Wilson
will be pleased to learn at this writing
that she is much better.
The Baptists are preparing for q grand
entertainment on Thanksgiving day.
Rev. j w. Smith preached two able
sermons at the Baptist church last Sun
day. Both were well attended
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Jones will soon occupy
their new home on South Fifteenth street.
The friends of Mrs. j. &. Dunaway will
be pleased 10 hear she is on the road to
recovery, under the careful treatment OF
DR.. Heron (colored) ofGalesburg, ILL.,
Miss Rosallie Kinney is on the sick Gst
this week, suffering with neuralgia. We
hope she will be able to be ont again
soon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
Items of Interest.

There is a promising field open for
young physicians III South Africa. Many
ladies endure the fatigue of travel and 90
to England when they require special care,
rather than place themselves il the hands
of the doctors available.
A congress Of eolored women of the
United States has been called to meet in
Atlanta, Georgia, December %, 1895. A
number of excellent papers will be read.
A prominent New York minister preach
ed upon the duty Of men ard women
making themselves as beautiful and attrac-
tive as possible. He believes that many a
woman would have more influence for
good, over her brothers, sisters and friends,
and many a mother would be able more
perfectly to hold the admiration and love
OF her children, and many wife retain
more attention from her husband
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
Musical Notes.

Tuesday evening at the First Methodist
Church occurred a very enjoyable con-
cert by Loudin's Original Fisk Jubilee
Singers. Thisexcelcnt company, of which
F. j, Loudin is manager and director, con-
ssts of the Misses Malone, Galloway, Sag
wah. sopranos: Misses Wilson and Mayo,
contraltos Messrs Lane, Brooks, tenors
and Messrs. Loutlin and Early, bass Miss
Keota Henson is pianist. The program
consisted OF classical, as well as jubilee
songs, and nearly every number received
hearty encore. The large audience was
well pleased, and will watch with interest
for the return OF the company to this city.
Miss Henrietta Vinton Davis, who is
well and favorably known in the city, is
giving dramatic recitals in Eastern cities.
She has with her Mr. LamartineJ Brown
of Denver, whom the Omaha Bee pro-
nounced the finest baritone ever heard in
that city,
Mr. Sidney Woodward the noted Bos
ton tenor, recently delighted an audience
in Washington city.
Ruuor says that Charles Sumner Byron
who is pianist for a concert company now
travelling in Europe, is to wed wealthy
Swedish lady.
Mrs. Theodore Thomas, wife of the
musician, is tall and slight, with fair com
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
A woman,s rattooea Picture.

Derby, Conn, special: Many years
ago. when very young and poor, one of
Waterbury's now most eminent and
wealthy bachelors fell SO deeply in love
that he had the likeness of his sweet
heart tattooed on his right arm. The
young woman's parents wanted their
daughter to make another match, and,
though both the young people declared
they would surely die if not allowed
to marry, their engagement was at last
broken for all time. They remained
steadfastly in love with each other,
however, for many years, but finally,
so hard pressed was the girl by her
parents and rich suitor, she resigned
hope, and became the wife of the man
chosen by others.
Everyone thought the deserted lover
would forever remain a bachelor, and,
as year after year found him yet single,
it was said that he had not forgotten his
youthful affair Recently, nevertheless,
having meanwhile achieved money and
distinction the hero OF this tale offered
himself to one of Derby's mont charm
ing young women. He was accepted on
condition that he have the sentimental
mark OF his early love erased from his
arm.
DR.. Stivers of Monroe has performed
the painful but not serious surgical
operation that removed the imprint of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
Her Daby Eaton by a Bear.

The Dalles, Ore, special: A few days
ago, near Bear Lake, about 80 miles
from the city. a bear ate up an Indian
child that was left in the brush asleep
while its mother was picking berries.
The poor woman heard the cries OF her
infant and thinking that it was being
injured picked up a butcher knife and
rushed to its assistance. She found a
savage bear with the baby in its claws
and gnawing the PROSTATE body Hero
ic;lly she began the fight, but the bear
was too powerful for her, and, al
though she fought brayely, when she
was rescued by the Indians she was
nearly killed, the brute having clawed
and mangled the flesh Oh her body in
a fearful manner. The little child was
dead, and almost every particle OF flesh
on its body was deyoured by the an
CRY animal They managed to kill the
bear. The remains of the little child
were buried near the place where it met
it's cruel death, and the hearthrsIsel
mother, in her wounded condition. wus
cared for as tenderly as possible.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
BENNETT & co.
FINE CHINA
sand
GLASSWARE.
EVERYTHING WANTED
FOR THE KITCHEN.
zoS WALNUT STREET.
LEAPING WHALES.
Instances of These Levlathans ThrewES
Themselves Ont or Water.

Instances of These Leyiathans TnrcWhsS
Themselves Ont or Water.
speaking of jumping" said an cid
seaman who had been watching some
boys playing Ieap-frog on the sands, ae-
cording to the Philadelphia Times. let
me tell you OF the greatest jump ever
seen. 1t was many years ago, when l
was little more than lad, but ! was
bow oarsman on whaleboat belonging
to the ship Henry Staples. We had bad
luck for several weeks, when one day
we sighted a big whale. and two boats
set off in q race to see who would get
there first. It was fairly smooth, what
the sailors call white-cap breeze, and
our boats fairly flew over the water.
Finally the whale rose not 100 yards
away, heading directly for us. The har-
pooner stood with his iron all ready
to throw, while we grasped our oars
nervously, prepared to jump at the
word stern ALL that nearly always
came when whale was harpooned.
Not word was spoken and suddenly
mountain of black appeared; it seemed
to shut off the entire horizon. Up 1t
went until I distinctly saw seventy
foot whale over twenty feet in the cir
lowering over us.
"The mate was the first to regain his
senses and gave the command: Stern
ALL Just as we were ready to spring
overheard the boat shot back several
feet and the next second the gigantic
animal dived into the ocean, just graz
ing us, having completely passed over
the boat in the biggest leap | ever heard
Of"
Such gigantic jumps are rare SIM
liar one was recorded by DR.. Hall, who
at the time was midshipman on the
ship Leander. They were lying in the
harbor Of Bermuda, when all hands
were attracted by the appearance OF a
very large whale that suddenly ap-5
peared in the harbor and seemed very
much alarmed by the shallow water,
foundering about violently. The young
midshipman joined boats crew that
STARTED In pursuit and just as they Wer0
about to strike the whale disappeared,
sinking out of sight, leaving deep
whirlpool, around which the boat shot.
Before it stopped up came the whale,
having in all probability struck the bot
ON, and went into the air like rocket.
so complete was this enormous leap,
says DR.. Hall, that for an instant we
saw him fairly up in the air, in hori-
zontal position, at least twenty perpeE-
dicular feet above our heads. While
in his progress upward there was in his
spring some touch of the vivacity with
which trout or salmon shoots out Of
the water, but he fell back again in the
sea like huge log thrown on it's broad
side, and with such laundering crash
as made all hands stare with aston
ishment. and the boldest held his breath
I for time. Had the whale taken his
leap one minute sooner he would have
fallen plump on the boat"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
OUR FRIENDS WRITE LETTERS
IlEDRICK NOTES.

We had u good rain last week that done
much good, as wells were all dry.
i Miss Bella Simpson Of Memphis, Mo /,
is visiting ut the home Of George W..
Mason.
Mrs. L. A. Bulrell of Ottumwa visited
friends here last week.
Mrs. j W, Martins is visiting her pa
rents this week i'll Oskaloosa.
Sebastian Crayton of Blue Springs.
Mississippi, is visiting at Mr and Mrs.
George w, Cump's.
( The Nashville students passed through
Hedrick "Wednesday evening to Riehland.
Isaac Martin Of Cedar Rapids is visiting
friends and relatives here.
II. Wilson of Cedar Rapids has job
cooking at the Commercial house. Mr..
Wilson is a good citizen and we hope he
may Ike his job andstay with us.
Ed G. Marshall, the cyclist who holds
the five mile state record, is here with o..
L. Stearns training him on the Hedrck
Kile race track Mr.. Marshall is colored,
and is rider OF no small note.
F. M. Martin was in Cedar Rapids last
week
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
The Lady and the Infant.

A laughable incident occurred on
North Eutaw street yesterday after
noon which afforded much amusement
to the bystanders, but put the lady in
a very unpleasant position. At the Lex
ington Street market there was sale
OF small pigs. She bought one and
placed it in a reticule. She thought 1t
perfectly secure. In an ungarded mo-
ment the little pig with quick bound
jumped clear out of it's prison and dart
ed for side hallway. The lady uttered
slight scream of dismay and started
after it, calling to a gentleman to stop
it. With his assistance the truant was
recaptured and then the fun began.
The pig squealed and wriggled it's body
out OF her hands several times, she
meanwhile on her knees making heroic
efforts to retain possession OF her prize.
After repeated attempts the rebellious
pig was finally secured, and with flush
ed face and soiled hands the lady
emerged victorious though sorely em-
barrassed woman. Baltimore Ameri.
GnS( 5i5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
ALBA NOTES.

The church is preparing to give a
Thanksgiving supper.
Mrs. Kizzie Scotield Barnett dropped
dead last Monday morning in a neigh
bor's house, and was buried from
the Presbyterian church Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Rev. Lewis Of Oskaloosa was present at
the funeral.
Rev Rhinehart arrived in the city FRI
day and held his quarterly meeting Sun
day. Rev. Rhinehart loaves Wednesday
for Charlton.
Mr.. and Mrs G. Thomns visited few
days in "Muchy' last week
The Star Of Abba club met Thursday
evening at the home of Mrs. Snoddy
Mrs, b. Grason has been visiting in
Oskaloosa a few days.
H. Jones. G. Marshall and E Butler,
made flying trip to Centerville Saturday
last to shake hands with Governor-elect
Drake.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15

Wayne, Neb., special: A remarkable
case of del!rium tremens from the use
of strong coffee is interesting the ply
sicians Of Wayne and vicinity. Mrs. w.
H. Hanshaw. the patient, is between 10
and so, and is the wife Of a farmer liV-
ing short distance from town. For
many years she has been addicted 10
the use of very strong coffee in excess
i've quantities, frequently taking as
many as a dozen cups at a meal. her
nervous system has suffered seriously
as the result, and on several occasions
she has attempted to break off the hab-.
it, but without success.
A few days ago she resolved to make,
last desperate effort, and for time
managed to get along without touching
the seductive beverage. At the end OF
the second day, however, her nerves
were in state of almost complete col
lapse and few hours later an attack
of what closely resembles delirium tre-
mems set in. The physician called was
| at first deceived by the symptoms, but
when the nature of the case was ex-
planned to him he said the disease was
undoubtedly caused by the sudden
breaking off of the habit. Mrs. Han
shaw's recovery is probable, but her
physician says she could hardly sur
vive another attack. He pronounces the
case one of the most remarkable he has
ever seen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
To Wash Machinery.

A satisfactory method Of removing
sticky deposits of grease and dirt from
harts of machinery by means of soda
lye is reported as being employed to II
considerable extent in England. To-
1000 parts by weight of water, about
ten or fifteen parts caustic soda and 100
parts ordinary soda is the rule. This
mixture is boiled, and the parts of the;
machinery that are TO be cleaned are5
placed in it, this treatment having the
effect of quickly loosening all grease
ioil and dirt, after which the metal is,
thoroughly washed and dried. TheS
action of the lye is. of course, to form
with the grease soap soluble in waters
and to prevent the lubricating oil, etc.
hardening upon the parts of the ma
chinery when in use, a third part o1'
kerosene is added.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
CoIored Man for Judge.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. S.-Jas.
G. Matthews, colored, recorder Of
deeds at Washington in Presi-
dent Cleveland's first administra-
ton, has been elected Judge of the
Recorders court of this city,
which Office carries with it powers
of a Supreme Court judge. His
majority is over 1000. He was
nominated and elected on the
regular democratic ticket. It is
the highest judicial Office ever held
by man of his race in this coun.
try.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
The Puppy tainted Away.

Speaking of dogs said superin-
tendent John Horne, Of the Mount
Washington railway, ''did you ever see
a dog faint away?" No one had. "Weil
| have,' said the veteran railroad Of
fetal, and he then proceeded to tell OF
a very young pup which was taken from
it's mother and remained at the signal
station on Mount Washington all win
ter, several years ago. When taken
down the mountain in the spring he met
another dog who undertook to make his
acquaintance. You will observe y said
Mr.. Horne, "the young fellow didn't re-
member ever having seen dog, and
doubtless thought the one before him
was the only other dog in the world;
SO he keeled over in dead faint. -
Among the Clouds.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
NEWTON NOTES.
Mrs. Matte Miller is on the sick list.

Mrs. Matte Miller is on the sick list
Fred Green was clerk Of the election
board of the First ward. He was the
right man in the right place
Anderson Hayes is on the sick list.
The Newton Colored Cornet band will
give their first concert on the 9th.
Rev. Searcey occupied the pulpit at
Evans Sunday.
Mrs G. A. Brown, one of Newton's
most popular ladies, entertained the young
people of the city at the home of the
Messrs. Ring Brothers, Thursday evening,
November 7. The young men provided
carriages and carry-alls, and at $50
O'Clock happy crowd of merry laughing
girls and boys started Oh their eight mile
Journey. All reporta good time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
t. L. GRIFFITH, Sec'y.
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court of the state of Iowa
in and for Polk county, November term,
A. D. 1895. Florence Grider, plaintiff, VS..
Stephen Grider, defendant.
To Stephen Grider:
You are hereby notified that on or be-
fore the Goth day of September, A. d. 1895,
the petition OF plaintiff ip the above enti-
tied cause will be fled in the office of the
clerk of the district court in and for Polk
county. claiming of you a divorce on the
grounds of willful desertion and non-sup-
port. and that unless you appear thereto
and defend before oon of the November
term. A. D. 1895 of the said court, which
will commence at Des Meines, Ia, ON the
18th day of November A. D. 1895, default
will be entered against you aud judgment
rendered thereon.
WILLIAMSON & FOSTER,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
Baptist Ministerial Union.

MuoHIKINocK, Nov, u. At
the call OF Rev. Bates and Deacon
Major Barber the Ministers and
Deacons' Union convened with
the Union Valley Baptist church
Of Muchikinock, on Friday, No
vember s, at 10 a. m.
The officers elected are as fol-
lows:
President-Rev. S. Bates.
Vice President Rev. w. F.
Watts.
Secrctary-Rey l. L. Griffith.
Troasurer-Br Major Barber,
After thorough discussion of
the charges against the Rev Will
son, it was moved and carried as
the sense Of the Union that the
churches throughout this ministe-
rial district be notified that Rev.
Wilson is not in good standing
with us, and that they have moth
inc to do with his t'Pigeon Pie
Scheme
At night Rev. DR.. G. NJ. Will
Jams of Des Moines, preached a
shocking sermon on Earth
qualSes." !"
The Union decided upon the
following program TO be rendered
in Des Moines at the next meeting.
1st. Should the Communion
be Administered in the Sick
Room z" Rev. w. F. Watts.
I'd. is the Truth Promoted
by a Direct Attack upon Error
from the Pulpit q Rev. DR.. Will
Jams.
Sd. "How Should Pastor
Visit his Members Prev. S.
Bates.
4th, GLOW shall we Improve
our Methods of Raising Church
Finances ?"-Rev. S. Johnson.
5th. "The Scriptural Idea of
Deacons. Rev. T. L. Griffith.
9th. us the granting Of church
letters Scriptural."
Rev. r. d. TURNER.
T. L. GRIFFITH Sec'v.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
ODD HAPPENINGS IN REAL LIFE.
a Western Passenger Train Held Up BY

"A Western Passenger Train Held Up by
a Swarm OF Hornets.
A swarm of hornets held up a pas-a
senger train on the Chicago, Fort Maai-
son & Des Moines railroad, and gave:
the trainmen and passengers battle
that will be remembered longer by far
than if it had been against bandits,
seys an Ottumwa dispatch to the Gins
cinnati Tribune. The train was run
ming slowly UP a steep grade just OUT
side the city. where the hillside is COW.
cred with trees. Suddenly Engineer
Cunningham noticed black mass NOV
ing through the air ahead of the train.
Had he known what was coming he
would have stopped his engine and
backed to the next station. The small
cloud soon developed into a swarm OF
hornets. The hornets noticed the Slow
ly putting engine and made for it. They
attacked the engineer and fireman, who
wore forced to stop the train. 1t was
a slIltry day and all the car windows
wore open This gave the hornets an
opportunity to enter the cars and poster
the passengers. 1t was an hour before
the trainmen and passengers succeeded
in driving away the hornets A num-.
Der of persons were severely stung. The
train stopped at farmhouse until the
injuries could be attended to and then.
proceeded to this city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
Karl Morton.
GUARDING THE FUNDS.
How Senator Harris Returned Sta


How senator Harris Returned State
Money After the War.
"Speaking Of Harris" said an old
Washington man, formerly of Tennes-
see. to washington Post reporter, 1T
chanced that was in Parson Brown
lows -Brownlow was then COVER
nor Of Tennessee-when Harris came
in to give himself up. This was just
after the war; Harris was governor of
Tennessee when the war broke out and
he was a man of vigorous, active hon
esty. There was large fund OF gold
belonging to the school fund, believe,
as / now recall, amounting to some
$50 900.
"The Confeds wanted it, but Harris
wouldn't give it UP. He guarded It
with the single-hearted probity Of a
bulldog.
Time came when the Yankees crowd
ed nearer and more threateningly Then
Harris gathered up the 100000 and beat
a retreat. No one knew where it went,
save that Harris had taken it. When
Brownlow was made governor he Of
fered reward of $4,000 for Harris. 1t
read something like this:
'Isham G. Harris $4,000 reward
for his capture! Is feet 10 inches tall;
has gray eyes; likes whisky; chews
tobacco rapidly, and is dictatorial in
manner.
mo one, however, gained the reward
AS soon as the war was over and peace
restored, this honest old Harris re-
turned with every dollar of the gold,
which, from first to last, he had pro-
tected from all mischance. If it hadn't
been for Harris every dollar would
have been lost.
"As Harris walked into Brownlows S
office the latter was lying on the sofa.
He was a palsied old man at the time
and as he saw Harris CLEAN of humor
lit up his eyes. He arose to greet him,
his hands shaking like aspen leaves.
while the lamp holds out to burn
The vilest sinner may return
said Brownlow, as he seized Harris by
the hand. That was all there was to it.
The gold came back; Harris came back.
The first w9s disbursed; the second was
elected to the senate, where he still pre-
walls, the most interesting character
who holds seat in that sage body"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15

George E. Taylor, editor OF the
Negro Solicitor at Oskaloosa, has
forsaken the sinking ship Of de
mocracy, and has taken passage
on the Republican life boat. He
followed the forlorn hopes of the
democratic party for three years.
He was a Republican prior to that
time. We welcome George back
to the Republican ranks and hope
that the three years he has spent
in the democratic wilderness will
teach him to stay in good company
hereafter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-11-15
Dedicatory Services.

The First African Church OF
Christ, located corner Of School
and B streets. will be dedicated
Sunday, Nov. II, sermon by Rev,
VIM. Hancock of Hannibal, Mo. {,
at II O'clock. Preliminary serv-
ices at 2:30 o'clock, beginning
with ritual exercises. At $3.50
promptly the dedicatory sermon
pill be preached by Rev. Dr.. II.
S. Howell of Kansas City, Mo.
I. E. Williamson chorister of St.
Paul's A. NJ. e. Church, will be
present with his choir and render
some choir recitations.
Rev. Reeves, the esteemed pas
tor Of St. Paul's A. nj. e. Church,
and all other pastors Of the race
Of this city, together with then
congregations, are cordially in
vited to attend as well as the
white pastors Of the city.
Evening Service, 1880 o'clock.
Prof. 6. l.. Holt will render a
select Sacred Solo.
Sermon by DR.. H. S. Howell;
immediately after Baptismal Ser
vices, by Rev. f. Lomack. Quite q
number to be baptised. All are
invited.