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The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-04
ROBBED BY PARROTS.
These Birds Play a Part In Shaping tho
Destiny of America

a fight of birds, coupled with sail
or's superstition, robbed Columbus Of
the honor of discovering the continent.
It IS curious but historical fact. When
Columbus sailed westward over the un-
known Atlantic, he expected to reach
Zipangu, Japan. after several days
sail from Gomera, one of the Canary is
lands, he became uneasy at not discov-
ering 2ipangu, which, according to his
reckoning, should havs been 216 nau-
tical miles more to the east
After long discussion he yielded to
the opinion Of Martin Alonzo Pinzon,
the commander of the Pinta, and steerod
to the southwest. Pinzon was guided in
his opinion solely by a flight of parrots,
which took wing in that direction. 1t
was good luck to follow in the wake of
flight of birds when engaged upon q
voyage of discoyery--a widespread su-
perstition among Spanish seamen of
that disy-and this change in the great
navigator course curiously exelnplifies
the influence Of small and apparently
trivial events in the worlds history.
If Columbus had held to his course,
he would have entered tia gulf stream,
have reached Florida and then probably
have been carried to Cape Hotseras and
Virginia. The result would probably
have given the present United Srates q
Roman Catholic Spanish population in
stead Of Protestant English one, a cir
cumstance of unreasonable Importance.
Never, wrote Humboldt, had the
fight of birds more important conse-
quences "-Current Literature.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-04

Some discoveries have recent
ly been made about animal life
IN the Hawaiin Islands. 1t APP
pears that all the land and
fresh water shells are peculiar
to the locality. Nor is this all.
Fifty-seven out of the seventy
eight species of birds and 700
out of 1000 species of insects
do not exist in any other por-
ton of the globe.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-04

Commenting on the amount
which a spider consumed dur
ing twentyfour hours, Sir 7.
Lubbock says: CAT a similar
rate of consumption a man
weighing 100 pounds will re-
quire a whole fat steer for
breakfast, steer and five sheep
for dinner and for supper two
bullocks, eight sheep and four
hogs and just before retiring
nearly four barrels Of fresh fish.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-04
NOTICE FUK PUBLICATION.
United States of America
Western District Of Texas. %

Western District OF Texas
Whereas, a libel of information
h as been filed IN the district court
of the United States of A nerica. for
the Western District of Texas. on
the 2nd. day of April A. d. 1895.
by Il. u. Culberson, Esq. United
States district attorney for the wes-
tern district of Texas, on behalf
of the United States of Amer
lea and against One Carriage and
one set n of Double Harness.
One i Dun Horse, branded
thus.
One Brown Horse branded thus
% as forfeited to the use of the
u United States of American for
the reasons and causes in said libel
of information mentioned and pray
ing the usual process and monition
of our said court in that behalf
to be made and that all persons in>
terested in the said One Garage and
One set of Double Harness,
One Dun Horse branded
thus.
One Brown Horse branded thus
@ may be cited in general and
u special to answerin the premises,
and all proceedings being bad.
that the said One Carriage and
One set = of Double Harness,
One Dun Horse, branded
thus.
One Brown Horse, branded TINS
IN may, For the causes in said
b Ii Rel of information mentioned
be condemned as forfeited to the
use of the United States of Amer
lea.
Now, therefore, in pursuance OF
the monitor, under the seal OF
said court to me directed and
delivered. do give public
notice to all persons claiming
the aforesaid One Carriage and
One set of Double Harness, One
Dun Horse branded thus =
One Brown Horse, branded
| thus % or in any manner
in b terested therein, that they
be ana appear before the said dis
trict court of the United States for
the Western District of Texas. to
be held at the city of Brownsville
in tie said district, on The second
Monday in the month of June 1895
at 10 o clock a. NJ. of the same day,
(provided the same shall be a day
of jurisdiction, otherwise on the
next day of jurisdiction thereafter. J
then aud there to interpose "a claim
for the same. and to make their
allegations IN that behalf.
Dated this Goth. day of April,
A. d. 1895.
RICHARD C.. WARE,
United States Marshal for the West
ern District of Texas.
ByJoHN NJ. HAYNES, Deputy.
The daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1892-1897, 1895-06-04
The CoLTM.A'S DEAD.

New York, May 3l.-A special to
the World from the City of Mexico
says.
The, Colima encountered heavy
weather all along the Mexican
coast. Much difficulty was eneoun-
tered in keeping off the rocks at
Isabella islands. and Peidra de Mar
The passengers we're in a constant
state of terror, WHICH was augment
ediwlien having put off from San
Bias a.woman passengers from San
Francisco became crazed with fear
and spent the entire night on deck,
entreating the officers to put back
and praying heaven for deliverance.
When. the vessel struck the pilots,
UNDER the direction of the officers,
we're STEERING straight toward the
snow-capped summit of the volcano
of Colima. The passengers rushed
from. their berths to. the deck,
screaming and paying as the ship
pounded. herself to pieces.
One, woman named Brasley, the
only passenger who exhibited com
posure, passed among the frenzied
throng, exhorting them to reason
Many, despairing of securing places
III the boats, seized the life buoys
and cast themselves into the sea
Tie, first boat to be lowered with
It's heavy harden of humanity sue
ceeded in clearing the ships side,
but was engulfed,fve minutes Liter.
OF the occupants ef this boat only
one, sailor, escaped. As the last
boat was lowered the Colima cap
sized:
\, conductor who came in on
Mexican National train says that
fifteen. Americans were among the
rescued The people of Manzanillo
are panic stricken. The bodies
drowned are being washed ashore
there in scores. Funeral services
WILDE he d at once, and as the Dig
gingoe separate graves is impossi.
ole, The unclaimed dead viii be
buried in long trenches.
The jefe politico of Man1andlo
Bas- summoned all the mounted
rural forces in the district to Man
zaDiilo. and the soldiers have been
placed on guard. to prevent robbery
of the dead and to dig the trenches.
Several. bodies have been. found a
snort distance from the shore strip
ped OF al valuables and clothing.
Severe punishment will be given
any offenders whn, may be discover
ed at this work. Tie dead are laid
out as well as possible by the Man
zanillo agency of the Pacific Mail.
Parts OF the wrecked ship lave
reached tie shore.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT

DIES MONIES, April 2, 1s95.-Patents
are allowed as follows: To S. G.
Wells, Of Des Moines, for printing
press in which, by means of continuous
rotary motion. series of fiat beds are
successfully brought in engagement
with the same platen, paper advanced
from roll and cut to fit various sizes
of forms carried on the flat beds, and
each form linked before it reaches the
platen, and different colors can be
applied at the same time to the differ
ent forms; to 81. d. James and Il. D.
Hart, Of Dickens, Iowa, for corn
harvester adapted to cut off two rows
simultaneously and the corn bound in
shocks on the machine before setting
them on the ground. The cutters are
automatically projected by the weight
of person on a seat and drawn under
cover into imperative position when
the person rises; to g. E. Mellen, Of
Des Moines, for whip socket lock to
prevent persons from taking whips
from vehicles without permission, as
frequently occurs; to J. b. Peterson, Of
Des Moines, upon appeal, to the board
of examiners-in-chief, for mechanical
movement for manual operation to
propel a vehicle, augment the power
applied, and to store power for
automatic propulsion when desired.
Seven United States patents were
issued to Iowa inventors last week
THOMAS G. AND J. RALPH ORwIG,
Solicitors of Patents
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
ELDoRA GREEN, Newt
MT. PLEASANT ITEMS.

Mr.. Arthur Dortch missed going to
work Wednesday for the first time
since he has been in the printing office,
and we know that he must have been
quite sick.
Mrs. S. r. Clay went to Sparta, H.,
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Shepherd.
Mrs Maggie Alexander is recovering
from her attack of inhamm atory rheu.
matism.
The entertainment given by the
Young ladies' of the a. nj. E. Sunday
school, for the purpose of purchasing
new singing books, was quite success.
Mrs. A. M. Lewis has their highest APP
probation for SO kindly assisting them.
Mr. j. Hopkins, of Ottumwa. and
Mr.. hurry, Of Galesburg, were Sunday
visitors.
Mr.. S. H. McCracken has moved to
the building occupied by the north
side billiard hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the district court of the state of Iowa,
in and for Polk county, April term. A. D.,
1895. John Shea, plaintiff, VS.. Mary E.
Shea, defendant.
To Mary E. Shea:
You are hereby notified, that on or be-
fore the 18th day of March. A. ID. 1895, the
petition of plaintiff in the above entitled
cause, will be filed in the Office of the clerk
of the district court of the state of Iowa, in
and for Polk county, claiming OF you d.
vorce, for that she was married a. to defend.
ant on the 9th day of June. 1892, and that
she lived with defendant as her husband
until the 18th day of August 1892, when she
deserted him without any just cause, and
remained absent from him ever since. and
refuses toIive with him as a wife should !;
for further particulars see petition on file
as aforesaid; and that unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon of the sec
ond day OF the April term, A. D. 1895, Of
the said court, which will commence at
Des Moines on the 1st day of April A. d.
1895. default will be entered against you
and judgment rendered thereon,
S. L. MASH,
ATTORNEY for Plaintiff
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Tho Empcror's Armlstice Does Not TO-
late to Formosa.

WASHINGTON, April 4-Secretary
Gresham has received official con-
tirmation Of the declaration of an un-
conditional armistice by the emperor
of Japan. 1t is not understood here
that this is in any sense equivalent to
declaration of peace, but it is be-
lieved that there is not likely to be a
resumption of hostilities. 1t is quite
certain, however, that Japan will
abate none of her demands on account
OF the armistice. In fact, the granting
OF the latter is looked upon as shrewd
move by the japanese emperor to
diminish the harmful effect of the at
tack upon Ii Hung Chang. If the war
We're prosecuted now, it would have
the effect to force the peace nego-
tiations to speedy conclusion, and it
is realized by the japanese that in the
present state of feeling caused by the
attack they could scarcely insist upon
as good terms of peace as can be
realized after the lapse of few weeks.
1t is noted here with interest that the
terms OF the armistice do not apply to
the lower coast of China, particularly
Formosa, before the peace negotiations
are completed, and the explanation of
this purpose is found in the fact that it
is the almost invariable rule of inter
national law that nation must have
actual armed possession of piece of
territory as the basis of demand for
its session.
Matsui, of the japanese legation in
this city has advices from which he
compiled statement of the number of
killed in the several battles of the
China-Japan war. 1t shows the Jap
anese loss is soa, Chinese 1898. The
Japanese wounded is estimated at
2.034, but the Chinese wounded is not
accurately known. 1t is heavy, how
ever. Comparatively few Japanese We're
taken prisoners by the Chinese, and the
Japanese avoid encumbering them
selves with boards of prisoners who
could, however, easily be taken, often
in whole regiments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
THE LECTURE.

A fair sized audience greeted Mrs
T. E Barton at st. Paul's A. nj. r..
church Thursday evening to hear her
lecture on the "Ealue of Character
She was introduced by Mrs w. H.
Birney who, it need not be said, paid a
very high tribute to the social, Christian
and intellectual standing of the speaker
of the evening. Mrs. Barton is a very
pleasing talker and her manner of
expression such as to call forth the
admiration of all who heard her.
character is what we really are;
reputation is what people say about
u.s. said the speaker, 'sand without
character ones life cannot be
exemplary Many practical things
were said. and no better thing can be
said of the lecture than to say it was
grandly entertaining.
Mrs. Coalson played a beautiful organ
voluntary: Miss Eva Robinson sang a
sentimental song entitled ssThe Lost
Child Miss Stella Burnaugh as
accompanist. Messrs. Holt and Lewis
and Mesdames Coalson and j. L. Blag-
burn rendered fine selection. As the
ability of each who took part on the
program is well known, there need be
but few words of commentator.
The event will long be remembered.
The social under the management OF
a number of our most esteemed ladies
was largely attended. The refresh
ments were bountiful and served IN an
artistic manner the table decorations
being especially noticeable. The
church is enjoying season of deserved
prosperity under its efficient pastor,
Rev T. a. Clark.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
WILL NOT RESIGN.

Rumor to That Eject Regarding Gresham
Refuted.
WASHINGTON, April "A report
gained currency that Secretary Of State
Gresham had resigned. Later, how
ever, it was possible to secure most
positive denial of the story, the author
ity being a cabinet officer whose
relations with the secretary are of
such nature as to make him perfectly
competent to make this denial. 1t is
also learned that Secretary Gresham
has just made arrangements for the
extension of another year of his lease
Of the rooms with the Arlington, now
occupied by him, which may certainly
be taken as an evidence of his intention
to remain in Washington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
Literary Notes.

The particular study OF the conduc-
tors of McClure's Magazines to have it
timely. Whatever the topic of special
significance at any moment, of that
the magazine must not fail to treat.
An illustration of this policy is the i'm
portant series of articles begun in the
April number on Tammany. Mr.. Ed
wards's comprehensive history of the
most remarkable political society in
existence will continue through sew
eral months The next paper will
cover the reign of THE Plug Uglies'
and the Bowery 'Toughs,' then will
follow THE Story of Tweed" later
THE Reign Of Kelly" will be given,
still later ''Tammany Under Croker"
and finally Discoveries of the Most
Startling Character will complete a
splendid review of the history of this
organization.
The April number of Demorests
+ amily Magazine, recognized as one of
the leading monthlies of the United
States, contains an article by Eta
Beeman Donaldson, on "Nileistic
"reminiscences, being some after
thoughts of a journey through Egypt.
The splendid illustrations for which
the magazine is noted. help to make
the article a specially entertaining
one.
The April issue Of the Atlantic
Monthly contains an appreciative
article upon Robert Louis Stevenson,
by C. T. Copeland, and brief mem
orial poem, by Owen Wister.
A young lady's Outing in South
Africa" and Chicago Journalists
"Trip to the Black Hills, " are the chief
illustrated articles of the April Mid
land Monthly. Literary Dubuque"
will interest many. This number IS
strong in its fiction, including two
charming Easter stories and the open
ing chapters of the first of the Two
! Numbered stories, ''In the Valley of
the Pecos, "a prize story of rare
| power.
Under the title paris in Mourning"
Richard Harding Davis gives in the
| April Harper's a spirited description
of the French capital during the week
! that followed the national tragedy of
| last summer. The description includes
| the election of NJ. Casinir Perier to
the presidency and the funeral of
! Carnot.
1t seems rather early to see "The
| Successor of the Railway but APP
| pleton Morgan applies that title in the
| April Popular Science Monthly to the
! trolley line, which, by it's speed and
economy, is becoming serious com
petitor of the steam railroad over
/ rapidly increasing distances.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
ORIGINAL. NOTICE.

In the District Court of the State of
Iowa in and for Polk county, April
term, A. D., 1885,. j. b. Merritt, plaintiff,
VS.. Carrie Merritt, defendant.
To Carrie Merritt:
You are hereby notified that on or before
the 18th day of March, 1895, the petition
of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will
be filed in the Office of the clerk of the dis
trict court OF the state of Iowa, in and
for Polk county, claiming a divorce
from you, for that you were married to the
plaintiff on or about the 25th day Of Decem-
Der, 1880; that he lived with you as your
husband: on or about the Sth of March you
deserted the plaintiff and have remained
absent ever since: and that you were guilty
of cruel and inhuman treatment toward
the plaintiff; for further particulars see
petition on file as aforesaid; and that
unless you appear thereto AMI defend be.
fore noon of the ID day OF the April
term Of court, which will commence at Des
Moines on,the 1st day of April, 1895, default
will be entered against you and judgment
be rendered thereon S. l.. MASH.
Attorney for Plaintiff
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
III. Is. S. X. G.
The first meeting of the Fl. B. S. j

The first meeting of the Fl. B. S r.
C. with Mrs. Weeks Thursday after
noon was very pleasant and profit
able one. Mrs. j. c. Berry presided.
Each member responded to her name
with an appropriate quotation. Mrs.
Hamilton gave splendid review ofthe
battles fought by the French under
Napoleon Bonaparte. Being general
business day, the secretary and treas
urer's report showed the society to be
in excellent condition, with twenty
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
MADAGASCAR TROUBLE.

French Merchants to Be Expelled From
That Country.
LONDON, April IA Berlin dispatch
to the Times says that the Tagblatt
publishes telegram stating that the
Hovas, the ruling tribe Of Madagascar,
have expelled the French merchants
from Morondava. The French squadron
cooperating with the land forces has
captured Marovaoy, Lispisca, Mahambo
and Belfboka. The Hova commander
in-chief was killed There were no
casualties am ong the French forces.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
THE LITERARY.

The literary Tuesday evening was
fairly well attended, though not SO
largely asitshould have been. Blanche,
Beulah and Bertha Allen each deliver
ed a defamation in mastery way;
Miss Bessie Stewart gave a select read
ing which met with hearty approval;
Mrs. Susie Lewis rendered an GRAFTON
ON sThe Bible in which she expressed
some excellent thought The president
is determined to have a good literary
and SO far is doing nicely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
TAYLOR IN CHILL.

South Dakota's Defauiting Treasurer
Thinks He Is Safe.
PIERRE, S. D., April 4.-W. w.
Taylor, the defaulting state treasurer,
is beyond question now in Chilli, where
he believes himself safe from extradi-
ton. He left Havana not later than
January 20, sailing for the Isthmus of
Panama, which he crossed by rail, and
proceeded down the Pacific. He is
now comfortably located at Valparaiso,
the capital of Chilli The Pinkerton
detective reached Havana on Taylor's
trail at least five weeks after he had
sailed for the Isthmus and reported
him as having sailed for Vera Cruz.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
CHICAGO ELECTION.

The Republicans Elect Swift and the Rest
of the City Ticket.
CHICAGO, April 3.-The republicans
have obtained a complete victory,
electing George B. Swift mayor by
about 40, 900 majority. They have also
elected their candidates for assessor,
collector, supervisor and town clerk in
all the town, and claim thirty If the
thirty-four aldermen. The proposition
to put the police and all other city
officials under civil service and extend
the mayoralty term to four years also
carried by large majority.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
A. NJ. L. LITERARY PROGRAM.

Open address, D. Level; defamation,
Miss Maud Williams: defamation, Miss
Emma jackson; defamation, W. G..
Lewis: defamation, Miss Phirory
Landlord; defamation. Miss Matte
Robinson; essay, Miss Matte Warwick;
Grafton, Miss Cora Bass: journal. Misses
leila Davis and Bessie Stewart; critic,
Mr. Charles Clark.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

The Wabash is the line for cheap
rates, quick time and comfort FOR pas
sengers, and those contemplating a
trip east, west or south should not fail
TO secure rates and other information
via the Wabash before purchasing
tickets Tourist tickets on sale 10 all
points during the various seasons. For
further information call on any ticket
agent, or address Horace Seely, com
mercial agent Wabash Ry., s2o 4th ST.,
Des Moines, Iowa. tt
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
Stnn Prize Fighting.

Tallahassee, Fla, April 4.-The Flor
ida legislature convened at noon yes
terday for it's biennial session of sixty
days. The Legislature is overwhelm-
ingly democratic in both branches. The
governor in his message strongly re-
commends the legislature to pass meas
ures to put stop to prize fighting.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05
Machlan's ConQuerer Of Consumption.

Coughs, Colds, Chronic Bronchitis,
Asthma, Pleurisy, La Grippe, and all
Diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
Prepared only by II. E. MAGELLAN, Des
Moi1:es. Iowa. Once tried, always
used. Price, so cents For sale by
DRUGGISTS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

DR.. J. Norman Croker, of Chicago,
H., visited in the city Sunday and
Monday, the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs, j..
G. Berry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. Fannie Miles, of 1919 Park
street, was suddenly called to Kansas
City by the information that her sister
was dangerously i'll.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. Riley Bell and daughter May
and James Woods left Tuesday for
Corning, where they win visit the
parental home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Fletcher & Robinson are doing q nice
restaurant business north of the G. Il.
i. & p. depot. They are furnishing
nice lunches and short orders to many
customers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Rev. Thomas johnson occupied Rev.
T. A. Clarks pulpit at the A. NJ. e.
church last Sunday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

In the absence of James Woods,
Mace Morton is acting in the custo-
dian department of Cycling hall.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-04-05

Mrs. David Bassfeld will deliver her
lecture on Literature and Authors"
next Thursday, April II Admission
jno