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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
IMMENSE SHORTAGE.
Whisky Trust Books Reveal Startling
Condition of Affairs.

Condition of Affairs.
CHICAGO, April 1S.-Of the many
sensations contributed by the Whisky
Trust since Jos. B. Greenhut first had
himself appointed receiver and was
ousted by the stockholders, none APP
proaches in magnitude that furnished
by the fling with Judge Showalter in
the United States Circuit court of the
balance sheet of the company as it APP
peared March 81, 1898. Practically the
whole period of the alleged iniquities
of the reign of the Greenhut faction is
covered by the figures given therein,
which are startling even to those who
had been told in advance that dis
closures of an unusual nature were to
be made. The enormous sum of $780,
643 is totally unaccounted for, to say
nothing OF other items which appear
all right at first glance and which are
offset by figures on the books
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
GoE8EL ACQUITTED.

Preponderance OF Testimony Showed
Self-Defcnse.
CINCINNATI, April 1.-THE trial of
State Senator VIM Goebel for killing
Col. John l.. Sanford, in Covington,
Ky, on the charge of manslaughter.
resulted in his acquittal. The pre-
dominant testimony was that Sandford
accosted Goebel first and fred first.
On the ground that Senator Goebel
acted in self-defense he was acquitted
and his case dismissed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
Hnw,s Thiso

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST d TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o. WALpINa, KINMAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Halls Family Pills osc
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Consul Tingle, at Brunswick. Ger
many, suggests to Americans that they
might do we'll to export meat to Ger
many, as it is very generally used IN
many of the smaller cities and towns,
and commands good prices. But the ad-
vice viii not be followed. Horses are
cheaper than cattle, but Americans
have too much respect for the horse to
ever regard him as a food product. The
horse stands next to man in this coun-
fry
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Under the direction of its new pub
Usher, Col. Charles E. Hashrco.S. the
Boston Traveller gives constant signs OF
progress and improv cement. We knew
Senat Col Hasbrook would infuse new
life into the staunch old journal, and
the change for the better began just as
an s'l'' was dropped out of the yener-
able Travellers name. No traveller can
keep UP with the procession when ham
pered with.more labials than Noah Web
ster (of blessed memoryD allows.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
SETTINGS.

In selecting wife choose one that
will work.
A great many marriages are pima
bridal affairs.
A homely rich girl is better than
beautiful poor girl.
The sweets of married life should be
kept in family jars.
Why is a kiss like marriage? Because
1t takes two to make one.
The name of the Chinese emperor's
wife is Kan-Di She isn't as sweet as
that, though.
How can bride be expected to show
self-possession when she is given away
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Ex-Mayor Hugh Grant of New York
takes exceptions to the newspaper re-
ports that couple his name with those
of different ladies in matrimonial al
lance He says that it is not legiti-
mate newspaper enterprise, and he is
right. The newspapers have no right
to couple the name of any young lady
with that of Mr.. Grant or any other
man as engaged to be married without
the permission of both the people most
concerned. 1t is not news, but idle and
perhaps malicious gossip.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
INCOME TAX.

Large Number of Delinquencies Reported.
WASHINGTON, April 1s.-The returns
received show almost conclusively that
a large number of persons in all parts
of the country who are subject to the
income tax have not made any return
of their incomes The number of
these is placed by some as high as 10
per cent OF the whole
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Cflauncey NJ. Depew is reputed for his
eloquence, but only casual glance at
his speeches and orations las published)
is required to assure one that Mr.. De-
pew is careless in his use of English.
Recently this gentleman addressed the
graduates of the University of Chicago,
and in the course of his address he said:
There is nothing so conservative as
the college What he meant to say
was: There is nothing else SO conserv-
alive as the college" The omission of
this necessary monosyllable consti-
tutes that carelessness which is fire.
queptIy met with in the discourses of
the ignorant or the careless, but which
should cerainly not occur in an address
prepared for an audience composed of
students and scholars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
seeking a Foreign Cline

In search OF pleasure or business should be
preceded by the purchase of natures great in
\ Vlgorator, Hostettcrs Stomach Bttters, the
best ana most genial medicinal safeg uurd In
existence Mariners, miners, commerclai trav
elers, tourists and all who travel by land OF
sea, speak OF IL In the highest terms. Malaria,
biliousuess, constipation indigestion, rneuma-
tism, nervousness and kidney trouble are REM
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
The Evolution

OF medicinal agents is gradually rele-
eating the old-time herbs, pills,
dFaughts and vegetable extracts to the
rear and bringing into general use the
pleasant and effective liquid laxative,
Syrup of Figs. To get the true remedy
see that 1t Is manufactured by the Cali
fernia Fig Syrup Co.. only. For sale by
all leading druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

General Booth has repaid some of the
hospitality shown him in the United
States by paying us several handsome
compliments since he returned to Eng
land. One statement of his that must
have sounded odd in the land Of the
established church was that Americans
are more religious people than the
British, and that there is more church
going here than in England. What sur
prised General Booth more than any
thing else during his American tour
was the audience of twenty-five thou
sand that greeted him at one of his
meetings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
One Way out.

Sweet Girl--Ob, papa, | have found
way for you to escape the income tax.
Father-Guess not.
Sweet Girl Yes have. You give half
your stocks to Mr.. Slimpurse, and so all
the money will be Kept in the family and
the government won't get cent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The reason the train robbers in the
Kentucky mountains were subjected to
the unusual experience of being killed
or dispersed was that they had let the
officers Of the railway company know
in advance of the intended attack
Train robbers are not usually so con-
siderate
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
Burlington Route uome-seesers' ESaar-

Tuesday, April 90, very low rates to
points in Nebraska, Kansas. Colorado, Wy
oming, South Dakota and Utah will be Of
r. r. and connecting lines. If you are
going west and want to save money you
will arrange to take advantage of this OPP
portunity. Ask the nearest ticket agent
for full information and be sure your
ticket reads via the Burlington Moth
ing better. Nothing so good. Lett0Ss of
inquiry addressed to J. Francis, G. r. q T..
A. Burlington Route Omaha, Neb, will
receive prompt q +tention.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
Belieyeth All Things.

Mother near-sighted9 See that dis
gracefully intoxicated brute across the
street. Where can the police bea
Daughter (weeping)-Oh, ma, it's
Brother Bob!
Mother (swooning) the saloon
keepers have been drugging that poor
child again
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
R|R !, |


I The young man had cleared his throat,
and stood with clasped hands,
will you accompany me on the pianoF'
he whispered to beautiful girl who sat
near him.
without cbaperon2n she gasped.
What would people sayl'
These ana other misgivings crowded fast
upon her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
THE EARTH QUAklMG.
Southern Austria Visited by a Series
Heavy Vibrations,

Southern Austria Visited by a Series OF
Heavy Vibrations.
VIENNA, April 17.-Violent shocks of
earthquake have been experienced
throughout southern Austria, the
manifestations beginning at Laibach,
thirty-fve miles northeast of Trieste
Twenty-one shocks were felt between
midnight and 1880 o'clock a. m. All
churches, public buildings and bus
mess houses and residences in the
town were damaged. Several persons
were killed by falling walls, etc, a
number of persons were more or less
seriously injured.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
TRAGEDY AT POOR FARM.
One Man Struck Another With Cruts
and Was Stabbed

ana VI as Stabbed.
ABEL, April IA supper table
quarrel between two paupers at the
poor farm, three miles north of town,
resulted in a stabbing affray. John
Matthews struck at Noah Strahl with
a crutch and Strahl retaliated by stab
bing his assailant in the neck with "a
pocket knife. A deep cash several
inches long was cut, requiring fifteen
stitches. Matthews viii recover
Strahl has changed his quarters at the
county farm to the county Jail.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The offer in New York of prize for
an epic poem has brought out over a
thousand lengthy contributions. u
single memora Bile line can be found In
the whole of them the competition is
good thing, but the chances are 100 to
against it,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Oscar Wilde is said to be growing fat
and untidy as the years roll by. His
large ply sique is unimpressive, If not
ungainly, and he pays no attention to
the niceties of attire. The allegation
is even made that his trousers do not
fit him and bag at the knees, while his
beringed fingers and his use of femin-
ine-like. ce-bordered handkerchiefs
suggest affectation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

If we cannot see ourselves as others
see us. the photograph gives us a
chance to hear ourselves as others hear
us. Bishop Brooks said once he had
one in his study for some weeks, and it
was lots of fun He had learned
things about himself which no one had
ever taught him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Prince BismarclS's tribute to the first
and third German emperors distinctly
emphasized his silence as to the second.
And yet, in intellect and character,
"Unser Fritz" was easily the greatest
of them ALL
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

If the enthusiastic celebrations or
Bismarek's birthday count for anything
as signs of popular feeling some OF the.
reichstag members who yoteu to snub
the ex-chancellor will presently be look
Ing for employment in other fields.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
Took After His Rather.

Teacher (despairingly)- is it,
Johnnie, that you seem perfectly in
capable of telling the truth?"
Pupil pen1tently - tP-p-please,
ma'am, | g-g-guess it's because my
f-f-father is a theatrical p-p-press
agent. +"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Before the law visits its rigors upon
the foreigners who violate the natural
ization laws in ignorance, why not get
after the ineffable rascals who try to
get those foreigners falsely naturalized
for partisan purposes?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
His New Study.

Little 5ister-"Any new studies this
term?'
Little brother" One-elocution
What's that?'
It's learnin' how to read thing so
it win sound as if you was at the other
end OF dlainpipe.n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

In making war on window end bill
board tickets the theatrical managers
should go further and abolish Itho-
graphs and the huge and glaring post.
ers. The newspaper advertisement is
the only reliable one.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
uad Heen Tnere uimseif.

Mr. Mi!dman-Professor my wife per-
sists in saying, II seen" when / think it
ought to be II saw Which is right2
Professor Knowall l. Well, if your wife
says 81 SEEM | would say the same if 1
were Won
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Perhaps the chance to get a standing
shot at Chinaman was too great a
temptation for that young man OF Japan
to resist.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
Halls Family Pills, csc.

The Gentler Sex.
He-I saw several persons take of thei
hats in the theater this evening.
Sheer the gentler SEX
He-Yes They were men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
Then They Arree.

Mrs. Jones How does your husband &c
along with your mother2
Mrs. Smith-Whenever there is the
slightest sign Of trouble get them to talk
about the baby.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Rabbi SCHNEIDER of Boston, is evident
iy well UP in the new criticism. The
other day. when a lady asked him about
Jonah and the whale. he said: Il don't
know anything about Jonah, and /
don't know anything about the whale.
It's all the same as 'Trilby. It's a
novel"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Takes pleasure in announcing that on
April SO excursion tickets will be sold over
Its lines to points in Mississippi, Alabama
and Tennessee at one fare for the round
trip. Tickets will be good returning any
time within thirty days and liberal stop
overs will be allowed. For further infor-
nation call upon Mr.. s. W. Flint, City
Ticket Agent, 220 Fourth Street, Des
Moines, or address Horace Seely, CONNER
oil
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The Delaware legislature also has a
bill for the taxation of bachelors. 1t
would serve that state better to tax all
who engage in long senatoria, contests.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
FOUND THE NORTH POLE.

Rumor That DIR. hansen Has Found the
Long Sought Point.
PARIS, April lie Figar pub
fishes rumor that DR.. Nansen, the
Arctic explorer, has found the north
pole; that it is situated on chains of
mountains and that they planted the
Norwegian flag there. The story is
not credited
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Some daring young woman wear con-
spicuous punches of mistletoe on their
hats.
Putting armor on a coward makes him
look bold but it puts no heroism in his
heart
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

old Bismarck has once more become a
bigger man than young William.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The pull" as an agency in political
affairs is about TO be permanently
abandoned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
DIED FROM FRIGHT.

Frederic Boy Scared to Death BY a
Mad Dog.
oTTUMwA, April 10. Physicians are
puzzled by the death of Fred Fry at
Frederic. A mad dog bit number of
cattle, which died, and pursued the
boy. He was not bitten, but was
terrified. He never recovered from
the shock, and died in horrible agony
with the symptoms of hydrophobia
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

"a Cup or Parks Tea at night move
the bowels In the morning"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The trouble with Emperor Williams
methods Is that they are too tonic.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
If the Baby Is Cutting TIE

Do not express an opinion until you have
examined it to see whether it is your own.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

1t would doubtless be better for some
people if they heard more bad things about
themselves
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
The Wabash Line

The market has never been glutJed with
either patience or wisdom
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

The war clouds along the Guatemalan
frontier have disappeared and peace
has settled down once more upon the
mahogany forests. The concessions
made by Guatemala have been accept
ed by Mexico and a settlement has been.
signed with the Guatemalan plenipo-
Tertiary.
England's diplomacy is nicely adjust
ed to the strength Of nations. She has
arbitration for the United States, q
steady pressure on Venezuela for fresh
territory, an ultimatum for Nicaragua,
and bullets for the African tribes op-
posing her advance. The colossal bubble
of British greed will burst Some Of these
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
YETzER's TROUBLES.

His Brother-in-Law Withdraws From
His Bond.
ATLANTIC, April 19.-J. c. Yctzer's
bond is once more to be fixed up, his
brother-in-law at Oskaloosa having
withdrawn his name. Mr.. Yetzer will
have to get another name or go to
iai1
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

For grease spots take equal parts of ethel
and chloroform.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19

Be sure and use that old and weltried remedy, MRS
NELSON'S SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-19
THE SCALPER.
24-pages, &c All about mailing money in Grain and
Stocks by scaIping the market margins OF $40 to-
$1,000. Best method yet All scalpers make money.
LANSING & CO., liz Quincy ST., Chicago
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-09-06
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-09-06

Abdur Rahman, the Ameer Of At
ghanistan, has unusual architectural
Okill, and designs his own palaces.
Stone and marble, both of which are
to be found In considerable quantities
near Cabul, enter largely into their
construction, and they contain many
things specially manufactured in
Europe for the Afghan Court, includ
ing electric lights, pianos and the
photograph. The Ameer's gardens
are deliberately and tastefully laid out,
and when he entertains at night the
display of fireworks on his grounds
would do credit to London or New
York.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-09-06
CONDITION OF COTTON.
Synopsis Of Reports Received at the
Weather Bureau.

synopsis Of Reports Received az the
Weather Bureau.
The following is a synopsis Of crop
conditions for the past week as report
ed 20 the weather bureau at Washing
ton By kilograms;
North Carolina: Rainfall generally
beneficial except slightly injurious to
cotton. Cotton still two weeks late
and needs dry, clear weather; not O
boil open.
South Carolina: Weather generally
favorable except too much rain in
places, causing cotton 10 shed and
rust it is opening freely in southern
counties
Georgia: Too much rain for cotton,
which is rusting and shedding.
Florida: Cotton continues unsatis-
factory, being ravaged by rust and
shedding. Need rain.
Alabama: Cotton improving; is be-
ing damaged by rot, rust and worms ,
picking progressing slowly.
Mississippi: Heavy rains done Sc
rious damage to the crop in the low.
land and boil worms have injured the
plant locally. Picking begun and first
bale marketed in southern portion.
Louisiana: Showers Of week scat
tered, but too frequent in sugar and
rice belt; interfering with harvesting
of rice, corn and hay; worms, she'd
ding and rust in cotton; picking be-
gun cane generally favorably affected
and growing; weather warm; sun
fairly abundant.
Texas: Scattered showers have oc.
Cured during the week but the amount
of rains has not been sufficient to be
beneficial except in a few localities
rain is needed for cotton and fal
crops; cotton picking has progressed
slowly.
Arkansas: Cotton slightly improved,
but rain would be highly beneficial.
Tennessee: Cotton beginning tC
suffer and shedding forms.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1895-09-06
MONEY TO MOVE CROPS.
Notice Sent Out by the Acting U. S.
Treasurer.

Notice Sent Out by the Acting U. S.
Treasurer.
Tuesday Acting United States Treas
urer Meline sent this notice to the
assistant United States treasurer at New
York:
"For deposits of gold coin or United
States notes, in sums of $500 or multi
pies thereof, made with the assistant
treasurer of the United States in New
York, like sums of paper currency Qess
charges for transportation at bankers
express rates) of the denominations of
SIS, $40 and $40, or of the denomina-
tions of 81 and 80, as available at the
time of application, will be sent by
express to the order of the depository
from the treasury at Washington. For
deposits made early in the day the re-
mittance will so forward the same day. F"
The purpose is TO facilitate the for
warding of small bills to interior
points with which to move crops. AS
soon as money is deposited in the sub
treasury in New York, the treasurer
will be notified by telegraph and the
bills will be shipped the same day for
the destination named in New York.
The treasury department. has also ar
ranged for the transfer by telegraph
of money deposited in New York to
New Orleans for the movement of the
cotton crop.
Preparations are in progress at the
war department to secure the incorpo-
ration of another star on the United
States flags to represent Utah. The
flags having the additional star are
not authorized to be used until July
A, 1896, the date of the admission oil
Utah as a state, and an official order
will be issued requiring the change,
to take effect on that date.