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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
CASES DISMISSED.

Woodbury. County Boodiers Released.
Sioux CITY, May 3o.-County At
torney Hallam has dismissed all the
remaining indictments against ex-
county officials for irregularities in
connection with the boodling exposure
of last year. There were cases still
pending against Walter Strange for
accepting a bribe and for obtaining
money by false pretenses, and there
were similar cases against eS-Super-
visors Jerman, Mohler and Hunting
and ex-Auditor Jordan, ex-Treasurer
Kifer, ex-Attorney Bevlngton and ex-
Deputy Auditor Roberts. There is still
one case against Walter Strange for
bribing juror, and against three 9th
ers for accepting brides, but this prac-
tically ends all litigation over the
county funds.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
EASTERN SITUATION.
Germany Refuses to Cooperate With Rus

Germany Refuses to Cooperate With Rus
sia
BERLIN, May 29.--Germany has re-
fused to cooperate with Russia in
forcing Japan to withdraw her troops
from the Corean territory.
SEOUL, Corea, May 29.-It is stated
that Count Inouy, Japanese minister
to Corea, is about to leave Corea. 1t
is believed this indicates change in
the Japanese policy towards the
Hermit kingdom.
HoNK KONG, May 81. Hostilities
have commenced at Formosa. Private
advices received here are to the effect
that the japanese are bombarding kee
Tung, town in the extreme north of
Formosa. 1t is believed here that the
bombardment is being carried on by
the fleet of the japanese now supposed
to be at sea in the vicinity of Tamsui.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
BREVITIEs.

Queen Victoria celebrated her 10th
birthday on the oath.
At their state convention the
republicans of Ohio nominated Gen.
Asa L. Bushnell for governor.
In London last week the jury in the
case of Oscar Wilde, charged with un-
natural practices. returned a verdict of
guilty and Wilde was sentenced to i'm
prisonment and hard labor for two
years.
At Wharton. Texas, recently, the
bodies of the three murdered members
of the Croker family, father, mother
and son, were found on the open
prairie full of bullet holes. The
bloody work was done by mob COM
posed of adherents of the faction OPP
posed to the family remaining in the
vicinity longer. The Crockers were
continually engaged in warfare with
their neigh bors, all three having killed
their man. Ten men are under ar
rest charged with completely in the
affair
Hon. Hugh McCulloch, secretary of
the treasury under President Lincoln
and again under President Arthur,
died on the Gath at his country
place in Maryland, near Wash
ington Death came while Mr..
McCulloch was in the comatose state,
and was not SO soon expected even by
the family. e general breaking down
Of the system, due to advanced age and
aggravated by lung trouble, was the
cause His two sons, a daughter and
grandson were at his bedside.
Word is received of disaster from an
earthquake in the town of Paramythia
in the province of Epirus, Albania.
Nearly all the houses in the town have
been destroyed. and fifty persons were
killed and $50 injured by the earth
quake.
At DanvilIe, ILL.,, recently John Halls
and William Royce, two young men of
unsavory reputation who assaulted
Miss Laura Bennett and Miss Lillian
Draper, were taken from jail by 4 mob
and hanged to bridge which was the
scene of their crime.
London, Ont, dispatch: Considerable
feeling has been aroused by an insult
offered to the American flag during
the celebration of the queens birthday.
Richard Wagner, a German by birth.
but British subject, displayed from
the second story of his grocery store
the British, Swiss, German and
American flags. Lieutenant Dennison,'
of the Seventh Fusilliers, of this city,
forced his way through Wagner's
premises and lowered the Stars and
Stripes from the window. Wagner has
made formal complaint. Dennison is
one Of the Toronto family which is
VIGOROUSLY anti-American.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
Missing Links.

OF 263 popes. only eleven ruled longer
than seventeen years.
The estimated population of the
world on Jan. /, 1895, was I 800, 900, 900.
There are twenty-five women run
ming country papers in Kansas.
Twenty lives lie between the Emper-
or of Germany and the British throne.
The white house of the confederacy
is now used for a colored schoolhouse.
The lapidary who cut the famous
diamond Rosa of Belgium is now
worth 100000
"A man named Damet has just passed
an examination in theology at Troy,
Kan.
Two men recently found in Missis-
sippi river sandbar hulk of wrecked
steamer containing 100 barrels of wills
ky. 1t had been rlpening since befo'
de wah, and was in fine fettle.
Years ago queer old fellow in Pow
derby, Tex, borrowed an iron kettle of
a neighbor. Soon after he died in his
house There were many searches for
the kettle, which was at last found
with So 900 in it.
In some old buildings at JAY Bridge,
Me-, was found $500 in government
bonds but little while ago.
Two boys in Musllegon, Mich, re-
Gently found S6O6 in gold under an old
pine stump and the town is IN high
hopes of becoming stumpless
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
NATURAL GAS IN IOWA.

There Seems to be sn Inexhaustible
supply in Southeastern Iowa.
COLUMBUS JUNCTION. May 3o.-While
Freeman Bros. were sinking well at
the tile works in this place they struck
a How of natural gas at depth OF 145
feet, and it had sufficient pressure to
lift fifty-pound weight A short
distance from Columbus junction there
is collection of several houses which
have been heated with natural gas for
several years past, and the supply OF
gas and pressure both appear to be
stronger as time passes. 1t is claimed
that on line drawn northeast from
Fairfield to Columbus junction gas has
been found in number of places
where parties We're sinking deep wells.
1t is known to exist in number OF
localities in Jefferson county. and it
has all the characteristics of the
natural gas OF the east.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

IOWA CROP REPORT.
Conditions Not Altogether Favorable for a
Ilsr Hr,,, a.

Conditions Not Altogether Favorable for a
Big Crop
Dies MONIES, May a9.---The Iowa
Weather and Crop Bulletin says;
Despite the adverse weather condi-
tions, the spring grain crops are
generally doing fairly well. Some
progress has been noted IN recovery
from effects of recent frosts. The
corn crop is little more than holding
its own in the conflict with cold
weather and cut worms. Considera bic
replanting has been reported, and
planting operations will continue until
after June LIST, assuring large in
crease in the acreage. In numerous
localities fall rye was bllghted by
freezing temperature, and it is being
cut for fodder. The damage to fall
wheat has not been extensive. Pas
lures and meadows have materially
suffered from lack of rain. The hay
crop must necessarily Delight"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY.
Governor jackson Pardons Three Anamosa
fntS

Governor jackson Pardons Three Anamosa
Convfcts.
ASAMosA, May 2o.-Gov. jackson has
pardoned three convicts from the
Anamosa penitentiary. Arthur Myers
was one who received executive elem
ency. He was sent from Pocahontas
county for robbery April 5, 1895, for
six months. He stole some harness
and other things a year or more ago
and went to Nebraska. While there
he experienced religion and wrote
back to the authorities that he would
pay for all the property he had taken
and pay all damages and costs. They
sent an officer and arrested him.
George Bentz, sent from the same
county for the same crime, and ROLAND
Barnett, same as above, were also
pardoned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
WEBSTER CITY SENSATION.

Series of Forgeries Discovered.
WEBSTER CITY, May ga series of
forgeries has come to light here which
have startled the town. r. g. Clark,
prominent butter and egg buyer,
who buys all over this section of the
state, pays for produce in butter and
egg checks, which are cashed at the +.
i. Burleson dry goods store. A boy
presented check for SIG, and it was
so evident on the face of it that it was
a forgery, that as soon as the check
was cashed he was followed by
police officer. 1t has developed that
ring of boys and young men has been
in existence for some time, forging
these checks. The full amount of
money they have secured will amount
to considerable. 1t IS almost definitely
known the forgeries will implicate the
sons of some of the best families in the
ostu
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31


"A Brooklyn man who was convicted"
of a burglary he did not commit, and
'pardoned" after he had served nearly
two years in Sing Sing, has sued the
state Of New York for SOL .S3S.2S dam
ages OF this amount s25. 900 is claimed
for injury to reputation and mental
and physical suffering while in prison;
the rest is his. computation of the
amount he lost in business by this false
Imprisonment, with his attorneys fees
added. Since the state authorities adj
nit that he was innocent Of the crime
for which he was convicted, and his
pardon was granted because of his
Innocence, they have very interesting
case on their hands to defend. They
may set up the claim that he is the
victim OF misfortune rather than
wrong, but the state is responsible for
Its part in the denial of liberty that
caused his suffering and loss.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
KILLED HIS WIFE.
Marshalltown Man Says lie tNIistook Her
x-..x

For a Burglar.
MARsHALLTowN, May Sl.--Lewis
Hall, an electrician, shot and killed
his wife at o'clock a, m. Halls story
of the affair is that he mistoolS his wife
for burglar. He claims that about a
week ago burglars endeavored to break
into his house, and TO be protected
from them he purchased revolver.
He says his wife awolSe him about 3
o'clock from a sound sleep and said
that some one was trying to get into
the house Snatching his revolver
from under his pillow he fired at the
dim outlines of a form near the bed,
which upon Investigation proved his
wife, and realizing his mistake he hast
lily summoned the neighbors. The
shot took effect in Mrs. Halls left eye,
lodging in the brain and causing death
in FIVE hours. The coroner's jury eS-
onerated Hail.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
LYNcHlNc IN MARYLAND.
a Mob Who Feared Executive Clemency
Resort to Law.

j IL + +. E
a Mob Who Feared Executive Clemency
Resort to Law.
ELLIOTT CITY, Nd, May 3o-Jacob
Hensen, colored, convicted in Howard
county for the murder Of Daniel E.
Shea, and sentenced to be hanged June
Z, was taken from the Jail by mob at
an early morning hour and hanged to
the limb of a tree. The, lynchlng was
the work of about twenty determined
men, who thus avenged the murder of
Shea, which was one of the most brutal
crimes ever committed in Howard
county The lynchers feared that the
governor might be induced to interfere
and commute the sentence to life i'm
prisonment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

The insurrection in the republic of
Colombia has ended less pleasantly
than that in the republic Of Ecuador
There was good deal of bloodshed in
the one, but little if any in the other.
The Colon ian rebels are tired of trea-
son, the Ecquadorian rebels are amnes-
tied: Colombia was disturbed for
months, Ecuador for only few days.
President Caro- Is revengeful man;
President Cordero is the most forgiving
~ rulers. For the fun of the thing,
the warlike ways of Ecuador are much
preferable to those of Colombia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
A STRANGE CASE.
A Young Sioux City Girl Changing Color
From, " bite tn T,lack

4 lis = ts
A Young Sioux City Girl Changing Color
From White to Black.
Sioux CITY, May 81. There is an I'M
natural phenomenon in the case of a
young lady residing in this city, the
cause of which is not at all manifest.
The girl is .1s years of age, enjoying
good health, finely developed and the
daughter of parents whose blood seems
to be of purest Saxon. But the skin
of their daughter is changing color,
large, regular black spots appearing
all over her body. Physicians have
been consulted, but they have been
unable to explain the freak of nature,
inasmrch as no symptoms of any dis
ease are apparent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
DURANT's TRIAL.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 81 Durant
was arraigned in the superior court
for the murder Of Blanche Lamont
and Minnie Williams, pleading not
guilty in each case. Both trials were
set for July %. Counsel for the de-
Tense gave notice that they would
probably apply for change of venue.
Durant maintained his unconcerned
appearance throughout the proceed
ippS
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
CHIEF BYRNgs OUT.

The Veteran Retires After Over Thirty
Years Service.
New YORK, May 20. superintendent
Byrnes made application to the board
of police commissioners forretirement.
The board granted the request. Upon
the construction of the bipartisan po-
lice act of the last legislature depends
the selection of the chiefs successor.
President Roosevelt is determined that
if the law will permit his being mem
Der of the department. and he is un-
able to convince his associate commits
sioners that better man may be
found, he may himself consent to be
made chief
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

There is nothing in the cruelty Of a
man governed world more cruel than
the deception complained of by Miss
Wizard and Mrs. Somerset in securing
their signatures as members of the COM
ynittee on the new woman's Bible. They
signed without knowing just what they
we're subscribing to, and in that they
we're just like the man who sigred the
petition to have himself hanged. The
new woman movement ought to be
more careful about making such old
masculine mistakes in getting out
woman's Bible.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
Funeral services in Washington.

WASHINGTON, May 30.-At $3.50 yes
terday morning the body of the late
secretary of state was removed to the
east room of the White House. The
body bearers were eight stalwart
sergeants of the Fourth artillery. The
funeral services were conducted by
Bishop Hurst, according to the ritual
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The procession, composed of President
and Mrs Cleveland, the members of
the cabinet and their wives and the
United States troops, headed by the
Marine band, then proceeded to the
depot, where the remains were placed
on Baltimore 81 Ohio special for
Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
THE RAILWAY WINS.

Damage suits Against the Chicago Great
Western Decided.
DUBUQUE, May 31.--The Lesnre
Lumber company's suit to recover
s17s,ooo from the Chicago Great
Western Railway company for losses
in the lumber yard fire here last June
caused, as alleged, by a locomotive
spark. resulted in verdict for de-
PENDANT The suits Of the Standard
and Knapp-Stout companies for SIS, 900
and $40, 900 may be dismissed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
FEW ESCAPED.
One Hundred and Fifty Believed to Have
Been Drowned.

One Hundred and Fifty Believed to Have
Been Drowned.
SAN Francisco, May 80. The Pacific
Mail steamer ship Colima was wrecked
between Manzanilla and Acapulco on
May p, and the present indications
are that over $50 persons persisted.
Only nineteen are known to have been
saved. The Colima was an iron vessel
of 2,9o6 tons burden. She was built
by Roach, of Philadelphia, and sailed
from this city on the 18th inst, in
command of Captain j. F. Taylor.
She was bound for Panama. From
information at hand it is thought the
ship foundered off Manzanil1a, and the
catastrophy is believed to have been
due to an accident to the machinery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
DUBUQUE NOTES.


income Tax Returns--Death of Crank.
DuBuquE, May IS. All the income
tax records in the collectors Office in
Dubuque have been boxed up and
shipped to Washington. There have
been many applications from parties
who had made returns to obtain pos
session OF the same.
Leonard Suess, the man who at
tempted bank robbery in Dubuque a
short time ago and was shot by the
cashier, died at the independence in
sane asylum Of insomnia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
RAIN IN NEBRASKA.

The Heaviest Fall of the Year Reported
Throughout the State.
OMAHA, May 31.-Dispatches from
over the central part of the state indi-
cate the heaviest rains of the year in
Kearney, Buffalo, Custer, Adams and
adjoining counties some PLACES report
ing the heaviest rains in four years.
Even the hot winds are praised for
killing the cutworms, which were be-
coming SO disastrous to wheat. 1t is
hoped that this rain will revive the
small grain. It assists very much the
corn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
STRUCK BY A STOCK TRAIN.

George Hoicomb Instantly Killed at Alton
Junction.
CREsTos, May 3o.-George Holcomb,
"a years of age, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Holcomb, who reside four
miles south of Thayer. was struck by
stock train at Alton Junction .and
instantly killed. The engineer says
he was sitting on the platform leaning
over the edge of the track asleep.
The engine struck his head and mashed
it into jelly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
AT CHICAGO.
Monument to Confederate Prisoners
Dedicated.

Monument to Confederate Prisoners
Dedicated.
CHICAGO, May 31.-The monument to
the memory of 5000 Confederate
prisoners who died at Camp Douglas
during the war was dedicated yesterday
at lakewood cemetery, where they are
buried. The largest assemblage of
distinguished Confederate veterans
ever seen in the north, accompanied
by their wives and families, was one
feature of the occasion. Those present
included Generals Gordon, Hampton,
Longstreet, stephen D. Lee and
Fitzhugh Lee. The dedicatory
address was made by General Wade
Hampton. of South Carolina.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
HORR-HARvEY DEBATE.

Lyman j. Gage to Act as Referee for
Horr.
= CHICAGO, May 31.-Hon. Roswell G.
Horn has asked Lyman j. Gage, presi-
dent of the First National bank, to
act as his referee during the debate
between him and w. FL. Harvey,
author of Coin" Mr.. Gage accepted
and the Union League club rendered
its rooms. The debate will probably
last ten days Il.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
Laid to Rest

CHICAGO, May 31.-The remains of
Secretary Gresham were temporarily
laid to rest in vault in lakewood
cemetery until the family shall have
decided where the permanent resting
place shall be. A lengthy cortege
followed the body from the depot to
the cemetery. The presidential party
accompanying the remains returned at
once to Washington.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
THE WORLD IN GENERAL
RECEIVER APPOINTED.
Tho North s South Railroad Has No
Proved II Success.

Tho North s South Railroad Has Not
Proved II Success.
TOPEKA, May 80. Horace M. Drake,
of Brookfield, Mo-, has been appointed
receiver of the popnlist venture, the
Gulf & Interstate Railway Company,
more Familiarity known as the North
4 South Railroad, by Judge Hazen, of
the district court of Shawnee county.
judgements amounting to $3,245 have
been obtained against the company,
$4,000 being in favor Of Drake as
salary in his capacity as vice president
OF the company Drake says he will
go to Galveston and take charge Of the
construction of seventy miles of road
for which the company has contracted.
It's understood Fred Close will resist
brakes authority in Texas courts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

E the army and the navy and in the
police, lots of officers who ought to be
good for many years of service are re-
tired on pensions. Some Of them have
but reached that time of life at which
their powers ought to be at their best,
1t is ridiculous to call them veterans.
The system is costly and wrong.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
CROPS RUINED IN NEBRASKA.
The Recent Hot Winds Do Great DAM
age to Small Grain.

OMAHA, May 2s.-specials to the
World Herald indicate that the dam
age to small grain from hot winds will
amount in some localities to almost
ruin and the corn is also badly injured.
It's not as yet possible to fix the
amount of damage, but the winds were
similar to those of last July, which
sounded the death knell of the crops
in this state Similar winds are re-
ported from western Iowa and South
Dakota.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

with no desire to WITHHOLD from the
Earl of Aberdeen any praise that may
be due to him for his adjustment Of the
Manitoba school question, let US not
forget that there is such a person as
Lady Aberdeen or that her ladyship ia
Diplomat Of the very first water
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
DAvENPoRT's POPULATION.
The Census Returns Do Not Show as Man

The Census Returns Do Not Show as Many
People as Was Expected.
DAVENPORT, May 81. The assessors
report just made public is somewhat
of disappointment to many who sup
posed there were not less than from
80, 600 to 35, 600 inhabitants in the city.
The report shows there are 29,93s
population, against 1880 in 1855:
6,s3s dwellings. against 4,732 in the
same year, and !, 157 families.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

The Globe Democrat suggests that.
England name her next two battle
ships the Bailiff and the Constable. If
the names are TO be suggestive Of
their business what is the matter with
the Bully and the Capt. Kidd?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

Col John Al, Cockerill cabled from
Toxic to the New York Herald that ia
pan would fight Russia, and few hours
later Japan cahled that she wouldn't.
There s. no help for it. Japan must now
Hght Col Cockerill The colonel is not
man to be contradicted
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31
TIRED OF LIVING.
Being Sick and Weary at Heart, John
Rodimensky Kills himself.

CEDAR RAPIDS, May 80. John Rod
imenslsy, an old bohemian resident of
this city, committed suicide by shoot
ing himself in the right temple. For
several. weeks he had threatened self
destruction. as he was out of work
and suffering with a sprained back.
Deceased was about So years of age
and had been resident of this country
for thirty-three years He leaves a
wife and son and daughter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

6The pastor Ia dyspeptic, taking din
Brown. I'd like to have another piece
of the pie, but will have to say no
Willy Brown Gin surprisel-Goodness
me, Did your mother tell You rot to
take a second piece, too?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

There was sturdy old Sioux,
! Used to hunt by the stream Kickapioux;
"A sheer desperation
He's quit the burned reservation
As he went he blubbered bioux- hioux.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

Will be Of value to the world by illus
trating the improvements in the me-
chanical arts, and eminent physicians
will tell you that the progress In medic
inaI agents has been of equal impor-
tance, and as strengthening laxative
Syrup of Figs is far in advance Of all
others.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-05-31

The successes achieved by men ana things
are not always based upon merit But y sue
cess we'll meri,ed anu unprecedented ia Inc
annals OF proprietary meulcne shoulu tncso
ever come 10 10 wrllten Is Hostetter Stomach
lJltters, BOTANIC nlcdlellie, uiscOVereo AcaLty
hull century ago ana the leuuIng reMeuy 10y
ana preventive ol nlillarial, rneumatlc anu hlo
ney .lplulhtS, uJspepsli CONS upatWA "iA~
plllVus esS