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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
ANOTHER MuLcT KlNk.

The Court Refused to Make a Man Fay
for Liquor Bought
Iowa FALLS, September6 "A butcher
OF Alexander had for some tune been a
good patron of an Illinois liquor house
and when u settlement was demanded
the butcher owed the firm about $50.
This he refused to pay and the firm
brought suit The defendant contested
on the ground that the wet goods were
not property, and won his ease, together
with another suit claiming 500 that he
had already paid the firm, which is
forced to lose the goods, besides $3.50
and costs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
WILL INVESTIGATE.
Grand jury Looking Into tho Illinois
Legislature.

Grand jury Looking Into tho Illinois
Legislature.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill, September fin
the Sangamon count. circuit court,
States Attorney Graham gave instruc-
tions to the grand jury for the
September term OF court, just convened,
to investigate the charges of corruption
made against certain members of the
legislature and called upon the jury to
do its duty and sift the matter to the
bottom. The states attorney claimed
that the charges made in the press of
the state were SO definite and detailed
that the jury and the pres :st;ag'
authorities could not afford to ignore
the matter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

The United States consular repre-
sentative at Matanloras, Mexico, reports
\ q prosperous condition Of affairs there.
Crops Of all kinds are more abundant
than they have been for six years,
while manufacturing has increased in
every line. There has also been a
marked increase in exports, due to the
new tariff. Among the articles in which
there was the greatest activity were
wool, cattle and hides, and large adj
yances in prices were made All but
.>about 20 per cent of the Imported good
sold in Matalnoras last year game frors
the United States. Exports OF fruit
were largely increased in consequence
of the Florida frosts."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
Brazil and England.

New York, September 5.-The Her
AIDS correspondent in Rio Janeiro tel
egraphs that it is reported in govern
ment circles that Mr.. Phipps has been
authorized to declare that England is
ready to recognize Brazil's claim to
Trinidad. The British government
exacts, however, that permission to
lay cable shall be granted. She will
agree not to connect the cable with
Argentine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
CHINESE EXCLUSION.
Chicago Judge Questions the Laws
Constitutionality.

Chicago Judge Questions the Laws
Constitutionaiity.
CmcAeo, September 5.--Judge Sea-
man, of the federal court, attacked the
Chinese exclusion act, when he dis
charged from custody the four
Cinnamon arrested in Detroit for enter
ing the United States and who were
ordered to be deported by Commissioner
Graves, of that city. Judge Seamen, in
discharging the men, questions the
constitutionality of the act. He based
his decision on that section of the act
which gives to United States commits
sioners the power given judge. Judge
Seaman holds that the powers of a
commissioner are limited. He cannot
pass sentence, but must simply adhere
to the decision OF the grand jury.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

There is great excitement in Wash
ington because Miss Tlagler, who shot
and killed a colored boy who reached
over the garden fence and nipped
green pear, was e1onerated By
the coHoner's jury. Now one CT
the jurymen says the verdict Yves
not what was intended. and NItss
TIagIer, therefore, Wal likely be
indicted for her rash act. II would
have been much more humane had the
young lady inv lIed the boy in and filed
his pockets. His death would probably
have been as certain. but it would have
been easier for her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
DOLLlyER ENGAGED.

His Enga cement to Miss Louise Pearsons,
of Fort Dodge, Announced.
FoRT DoDGE, September 5.-The
engagement of Hon. ]. P. Deliver,
congressman from the Tenth Iowa
district. and Miss Louise Pearsons is
announced. The young lady is the
daughter of AR. George B. Pearsons, of
Fort Dodge. The marriage viii take
place before the converting of the next
term of CONGRESS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
NO ARMENIAN REFORM.

Expected Imperial Decree Was Not Is
sued.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, September 4. The
promised imperial decree proclaiming
general reforms throughout the Turk
ish empire did not appear upon the
anniversary of the sultan's accession,
as was expected. The ambassadors of
the powers interested are now insist
ing upon the appointment of mixed
committee of control
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
AN OPEN CHARGE.
Alderman Francis of Chicago Must a

Alderman Francis of Chicago Must An
'swer an Accusation OF Bribery.
CHICAGO, September O.. Charges of
accepting a bride on the part of cx-
Alderman James i. Francis, of the city
council, are openly made in d bill for a
receiver for the Mutual Electric Light
and Power company of Englewood,
fled by Lloyd G. kirkland in the
circuit court. The complainant claims
ta7be creditor of the concern to the
extent of $4,000 for rents and services
as attorney at law.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
CUBAN REBELLION.

Arrival of Body OF Soldiers From Spain.
HAVANA, September 4. The. steamer
Antonio Lopez has arrived here from
Spain, bringing the Eleventh battalion
of artillery, the Arlaba field squadron
and the Del Rey squadron, the rem
forcements aggregating 81 officers and
300 men. Marshal Campos reviewed
the troops upon their debarkation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
MAYOR DELMARGo INDICTED.

Bureau County Grand Jury is After
Spring Valley Rioters.
PRINCETON, H.. September 4.-The
grand jury of Bureau county has
returned an indictment against Martin
Delmargo, the mayor of Spring Valley,
charging him with completely in the
recent race troubles at that place and
a warrant for his arrest has been
placed in the hands of Sheriff Clark.
Fifteen others are also indicted,
charged with being members of the
i'm oh
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
CROOKS CAUGHT.

Had Jawelry stolen From Davenport
store.
CLINTON, September 6.-The Clinton
police captured three clever crooks. on
whose persons were found several
hundred dollars worth of jewelry
stolen from the second hand store Of
j. a. Ebert, al Davenport. The fell
lows names We're Herman Fink, r. L.
Shelby and Harry Morgan, The
Davenport authorities came up and got
the prisoners.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
WAS MURDER.

The coroner's Jury's Verdict in the Sioux
City Affair.
SIOUX CITY, September THE cor
oner,s jury in the double murder in
Maud Hoyle's house a week ago Sunday
has returned axerdict in conformance
with tla5 facts that Max Noack and
Hazel Hammond came to their death
rs the result Of pistol shot wounds,
inflicted BY persons unknown, with
the intent to commit murder Maud
Hogle has been released.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT,

Dies MONIES. September 6.-Patents
have been allowed, but not yet issued,
to Iowa inventors as follows: To @. +.
Smith, of Osceola, for an improved
force pump that has been successfully
placed upon the market by the Western
Manufacturing Company of Osceola.
To r. G.. Bolan, OF Lineville, for wire
stretcher, splicer and staple puller,
combined in such manner that the
complete tool can be advantageously
used in building, repairing and pulling
down wire fences. To B. Wyborney,
of Plymouth, for a tire tightener
consisting of metal fastening devices
fixed to the abuttlng ends of the
wooden rim and the metal tire in such
a manner that the rim and tire can be
readily contracted by simply turning
screw bolts. To G. d. Haldeman, as
signor to G. Nj. DeWolf, of Des Moines,
for e-tail-tie, consisting of two
parallel coils of wire having metal
plates fixed to their ends that are
adapted to overlap each other and to
be adjustably and detachably clasped
together as required to fit and fasten
the complete device to horses tail.
10 A. s. Edey, Of Des Moines, lor an
automatic car coupling of the ''Janney',
type. A latch enters a transverse
groove in the top face of the rear end
of the jaw to automatically lock the
jaw in closed position. Lifting the
latch unlocks it and places the jaw in
an open position. ID. f. Mains,
assignor to DR.. f. w. Powers, of
ReinbeclS, has received a Canada patent
for the check hook and rein holder for
which a United States patent was
issued to them April %, 1895 Valuable
information about obtaining, valuing
and selling patents sent free to any
address Printed copies of the drawings
and specifications of any United States
patents sent upon receipt of % cents.
THos. 6. AND j. RALPH ORwIG,
Solicitors of Patents
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

Only rose!
Itlay between the faded pages of an
old book
A man, beholding it, looked down
the distance and the dark, dreaming of
the past year.
A woman paused, and, bending over
it, pressed with quivering lips its
crumbling petals.
Only rose
Then, as the evening shadows
glooned over it, a voice cried, startling
the silence.
Mamma, who's been in the parlor
a-foolin' with this book? They've gone
and lost the place where was readin
arr
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
INDEPENDENCE SALOONS QUIT.

iEDEPESDENcE, September 3.-The
llillct law has succeeded in closing the
saloons in this city after they had been
operated for years. They had secured
thc necessary 50 per cent of the city's
population, and thirteen saloons had
been doing lucrative business when
tie strong hand Of the law fell upon
them and closed their places of business.
I lfe petition seemed to be ali right,
but when the recent census revealed
the fact that the city did not contain
ile necessary 1000 inhabitants the
re tifions were ingafidated
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
HAWAIIAN PLOT.

Discovered in Chicago and Is Being
Closely Watched.
CHICAGO, September Sired w. Job,
Hawaiian consul to Chicago, has dis
covered an organization Of flibusterers
said to be gaining strength in Chicago
which has for its purpose the restora-
ton of Queen Lii to the throne Of
Hawaii. The consuls at Washington
and San Diego have been notified and
a local detective agency is now work
ing on uncovering the plot.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
CRISIS IN TURKEY.
The Sultan Must submit or the Powers
VIII Act.

Will Act.
CoNsrANrINoPLE, September 5.--It is
officially announced that the Turkish
ambassador in an interview with Lord
Salisbury assured him that Turkey
was net opposed to the reforms in
Armenia proposed by the powers, but
could not permit control of Armenia
by international commission. Sails
bury replied that under the circum-
stances it would be useless to continue
the interview. He said that If Turkey
persists in her refusal the powers
would undertake the reforms sug-
gested. If Turkey continued to resist
it would be the signal for dismember-
ment of Turkey The announcement
caused great uneasiness here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
CARLISLE A CANDIDATE.

Mrs. Carlisle Says So and She Ought to
Know.
NASHVILLE, September GA special
from GAINESVILLE says Mr.. Carlisle has
written to friend in Christian county,
KY, that Secretary Carlisle is candi-
date for the democratic presidential
nomination, and viii have his name
placed before the party as the pres
ent administration candidate
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
ANsMosA CONNECTS ESCAPE.

at the Penitentiary.
ANAMosA. September 5.Two con-
victs, Henry Burns and f. L. Davis,
made good their escape from the
Anamosa prison. They were in the
top tier of cells and sawed out a block
of stone large enough for man to
crawl through and about fourteen
inches thick, then saved through the
slate roof and climbed out, slipping
down the guy ropes on the outside,
No trace of them has yet been found.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
MORE GlNGolsM.
,ain WIN Make Naval Demonstration

Spain VIII Make Naval Demonstration
at Tangier.
LONDON, ISeptember ga dispatch
from Madrid. states that in conse-
quence of the failure of diplomatic
measures the government has decided
upon naval demonstration at Tangier
to enforce the terms of the treaty
signed with the government of
Morocco. Four war ships are now at
Cadiz in readiness to start
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
WAR IN BRAZIL.
Revoiutionists Refuse to Lay Down Their

Revoiutionists Refuse to Lay Down Their
Arms.
Rio JANEIRo, Brazil, September a.
The government has received informa-
ton of an alarming nature from the
state Of Rio Grande Do Sui, stating
that bands of revolutlonists in formid-
able numbers have refused tolay down
their arms. A large body of these
revolving Brazilians has already de-
clared that it will renew the struggle,
as the terms of peace recently ratified
are entirely unsatisfactory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
BULL FIGHTERS FINED.
In Spite of a Seniors Pleading SO Apiece
Is Assessed.

In Spite of senors Pleading SO Apiece
Is Assessed.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Col. Sept. 5--In
the district court the case of cruelty to
animals against. Joseph Marrero, Carlos
NJ. Jarcia and Antonio Sortrea, the
Mexican bull fighters, were called and
Senior Barela, the Mexican consul at
Trinidad, CO., was present and was
sworn as interpreter The senior made
an eloquent appeal on behalf of the
prisoners, and the prosecuting attorney
also asked for leniency. Marrero
plead guilty on four counts and the
other two prisoners on seven counts.
They were fined SIS and costs on each
count and stand committed until paid.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

ss,..apton, n. j.. there is q wise bar
Der He doesn { allow his .workmen Tor
perhaps artists is a better world to
make any unnecessary talk with the
customers. They are not allowed TO use
a brush or comb second time without
having it washed, and they are posi-
lively prohibited from taking tips
The result is exactly as might be ex-
pected; he gets practically all the bust
ness in town.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
DID PACKERS STEAL WATER?
Civic Federation of Chicago Claims The.
Did.


Did.
CHICAGO, September A quarter
of a million dollars stolen annually.
This is expected to be shown when the
discoveries recently made by the de-
partment of public works, aided by the
Civic Federation. shall have been
finished, The theft has been &C
complished through system Of secret
pipes and pipes without meters tap
ping the street main in the stock yards
district. The investigation viii cover
the whole city. The conditions I'M
covered by the water posse sent out by
Commissioner Kent in the establish
ments OF two of the big packers has
caused most indignant comment In
vestigation has gone too far to be
turned back
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
QUARANTINE CATTLE.
Omaha Establishes Quarantine Against
Kansas CITY.

OMAHA, September 4.-Owing to the
scare occasioned by the breaking out
in Kansas and Texas of fever among
feeding cattle that had been shipped
out of Kansas City, the management
of the Omaha stock yards has is
sued to agents of railroads centering
here. a notice that all cattle received
at these yards from Kansas City be
treated as quarantined cattle ana
would be handled in accordance with
United States quarantine laws,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
GIANT TOMATO IN INDIANA.

GREENsBURG, Ind, September a.
The largest tomato ever raised in this
section is owned by Samuel MARROW.
1t weighs seventeen pounds and three
ounces. 1t is fifteen inches and half
thick, and measures ffty-nine inches
in circumference
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
Fought With Axes.

.PERRY, okla, September a.-In Kay
county, William Knapp and g. S. Oller
fought with axes and pitchforks. oller
is dead and Knapp is dying. Both
we're well-to-do farmers
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

The position OF Cherokee Bill is a
most embarrassing one. He is under
two sentences Of death. 1t is sincerely
hoped that the sheriff will be able to
make his arrangements so as to pull OF
both executions on the same day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
Chicago Lake Front.

WASHINGTON, September 5.--The
acting secretary of the interior has
rendered three decisions on applica-
tions for location of government scrip
on the Immensely valuable made lands
ON the water front at Chicago. He
holds the government has no title in
them, and therefore can give none to
netitioners
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

Our prohibition friends should not
overlook the fact that down in Ken
lucky the other day a mans life was
saved by the most liberal use Of
whisky. The mob simply got too drunk
to break open the jail.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
FIVE MET DEATH.

Laborers In Providence Gas Main Are
Suffocated.
PROVIDENCE, r. T., September By
the bursting of a gas main at the works
OF the Providence Gas company, five
men were suifocated and sixth man
narrowly escaped death The dead
men were ali laborers. While at work
on the main it suddenly burst and the
men were suffocated, The sixth man
managed to drag himself into the open
air and was resuscitated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
Tried the Morphine Route.

GaEsTos, September 6. Mrs. Nellie
Fuller, who resides on North Pine
street took a grain and half of
morphine with suicidal intent. 1t is
said it was love affair She Will re-
cover.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
During the investigation Of the ma,

During the investigation Of the may
or at Superior, Wis. a ttorney Cooper
Intercepted Chief Of Police Luton up-
IN his personal experience with gam
s6ling Eonses, when sIr. Luton holly
remarked that he was not as competent
TO testify upon that point as Air. Cooper
himself. whose experience at the green
tables included the loss of a large sum
OF money intrusted to him by a client.
The investigation Immediately ad-
journed till the next day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
NlHiLlSTS IN RUSSIA.

Present Cars Life In as Much Danger as
Ever His Fathers Was.
BERLIN, September Ga St Peters
burg correspondent confirms the
statement that in consequence of the
activity Of the nihilists it is necessary
to guard the czar as completely as his
father, Alexander LII, was at the most
perilous period of his reign. The
czarina is expected to become a mother
next month and is suffering extreme
nervousness in consequence of the
danger threatened the car.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
Ifahy nnrncl to nenth.

CEDAR RAPIDS. September 5.-The
boarding house Of iym. Stiff, at Elmira,
was destroyed by fire. His 5-weelSs-
old baby was burned to death, and
Telegraph Operator Stowe, who WAS
asleep upstairs, was badly burned, An
explosion of the gasoline stove started
the blaze.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

Dry Sunday in New York seems to
strike Tammany where it lives. It
wakes up on Monday yoe-beeane. and
requires several three finger drinks
before sresuming business at the old
stand. 8
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
The Modern Beauty

Thrives on good food and sunshine. With
plenty Of exercise in the open air. Her.
form g1ows with health and her face
blooms with its BEAUTY. II her system
needs the cleansing actionaSf laxative
remedy, she uses the gentle and pleas
ant liquid laxative, Syrup Of Figs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
switchman Killed.

oskALoosA, September Gu. S.
Grant, switchman in the Iowa Central
yards, was killed by falling from the
footboard, the engine passing over him
and cutting his body into parts and
scattering il for rods
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

Body of Charles City Young Man Found
in Boat.
MAsoN CITY, September clyde
Scott, a prominent young man of
Charles City, was found dead in a
drifting boat in Cedar river. 1t is
thought he committed suicide.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

An Albany young man broke of his
engagement just as soon as ne saw his
sweetheart IN boomers. That's what
he says She says that il was not the
reason al aIl-zss simply found some
bod it[ssss setter, and she will con-
tinue to wear what she chooses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
NO SUGAR BOUNTY.
Comptroller Holds the Appropriation Is
Unconstitutional.

WASHINGTON, September Comp
troller Bowler, of the treasury depart
ment, has promulgated his decision on
the now celebrated sugar bounty
question. He holds that, as comp
troller, he has jurisdiction to pass upon
the claims for sugar bounties, and also
that that part Of the act of congress
making appropriation OF $5.23s, 2s9
for the payment of sugar bounty claims
is unconstitutional.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
Roasted His Leg.

HAcKENsAcK, N. j., September a
George Marshall, wood chopper with
a cabin in the Ramapo mountains, was
visited by two tramps who, in torturing
the old man, roasted his leg from the
knee to the ankle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

The bicycle craze, it is said, has cut
short deposits in savings banks in
every city. Young men are hiring
wheels or paying Tor them in install
nlents. and the bank accounts must
wait.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

BY merely liex,ng the muscles OF his arms
Ii en- easy task for i5nndow, that auperIa~,
lively strong man You will never be able
10 do this, bnt you may acquire that degree
OF vigor which proceeds from completei
enter Oh course of Hpstetter's Stomach
Bitters and persist in It. The Bitters Will
Invariably afford RELIEF to the malarious,
rheumatic and neuralgia, and avert serious
kidney trouble
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06
MRS. MONROE WILL SUE.
Wife of Gunnry Hotel Victim Wants
10000 Damages

10000 Damages.
DEs MONIES, September 4. Mrs. Ella
VI. Monroe, Of 13is Locust street,
widow Of A. ~. Moore, burned to death
IN the Gumry hotel disaster IN Denver,
will sue the proprietor for SO, 900
damages. She has placed her case in
the hands Of her attorney, who has the
petition nearly completed. 1t will be
filed in the state court Of Colorado at
Denver Mr. Gumry, proprietor of the
wrecked hotel, is said to be quite
wealthy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

A Kentucky physician fatally, shot u
man whe had applied for his services.
His brother physicians should ostracise
Vim for kilIiRg unprprRssion
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

Sioux CITY, September CIV. j.
Finch, the embezzling cashier of the
American Biscuit company, pleaded
guilty to the charge of larceny.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

Two Oregon doctors, by way Of set
fling quarrel, SHOT each other to
death. There seemed TO be no way Tor
either to get the other to take a pre-
scription.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-09-06

Somebody thoughtfnlly asks: What
would Chicago's population be now If
Holmes had not spent several years OF
his active life heres