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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Gaping GhyI, an unfathomed abyss
near marlborough in Yorkshire, was
recently explored by NJ Martel, the
French cavern hunter After stream
which falls into the cave had been di-
verted he was let down a depth of $50
leet and there found chamber hol-
lowed out in the limestone $50 long by
-fSSG feet broad and 100 feet high, with
4 level bottom covered with sand and
pebbles. There were no bones either of
man or animals, which is unusual with
these caverns.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
DISASTROUS CYCLONES,
Michigan. Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and
Oklahoma Visited.

Oklahoma Visited.
CHICAGO, May 26. Michigan, ILL
nois, Kansas, Oklahoma territory and
Indiana We're swept by tornadoes yes
terday and the day preceding. Scores
of persons We're killed and millions of
dollars of damage was done to proper
ty. In Illinois five are known to have
been killed; at Pontiac, one town in
one of the four counties laid bare by
the tornado, twenty We're killed; i'll
Fort Scott, Kas., alone two were
killed; in Oklahoma there was great
loss of life and thousands of cattle
persisted; in Indiana the storm was
less severe.
DETROIT, May ~ The total number
of deaths resulting from the cyclone
in this state, so far as learned, reaches
thirty-eight. Several of the injured
cannot recover. The cyclone struck
the region in which Macombe, Oak
land, st. Claire and Lapeer counties
are located, and worked disaster in the
city of Mount Clemens and other towns
in that section. The village of Oak
wood was entirely wiped off the earth,
all the buildings were destroyed, leav-
ing death and destruction in the trail
of the storm
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
DEATH FROM AN EXPLOSION,
SawmiiI Boiler at Augusta Blown to
Atoms and Ben Never Killed.

BURLINGTON, May 25.-By the care
lessness of a fireman in allowing too
much steam In n worn ont boiler, the
saw mill belonging to Penn Sharp, at
Augusta, was blown to atoms by an
explosion. Ben Meyer, the fireman.
was blown through the side of the
building and fell fifty feet from the
boiler So badly injured that he can
hardly recover, while Sharp is also
badly cut and battered about the head
and face. He is not dangerously
injured. The boiler was an old one
and could stand bnt little pressure.
The mill is a wreck
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
Army Worm in pes Mo;nes County

BURLINGTON, May 2s. Large fields
of corn in this vicinity are being com
pletely eaten up by army worms, which
made their appearance in countless
numbers during the rain period just
ended. One farmer reports that in
twenty-four hours eighty acres of fine
young corn on his land was swept as
clean as if it had been burned over
with fire. Farmers are becoming
greatly alarmed, as it means ruin for
many unless a remedy can be found
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

CREsToN, May pa stock car in a
Burlington train caught fire about a
mile west of Prescott, and before the
flames could be extinguished nine head
of horses were fatally burned. The
stock was en- route from Davis City to
East st. Louis. About mile west of
Prescott the flames were discovered
and the train brought to standstin.
About dozen head of horses escaped
alive. The trainmen succeeded in
extinguishing the flames
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

The London correspondent cables
over respecting new play: 1.-THE
Liece is an incongruous and jumbled
mixture OF various elements. The dia-
iogue is extremely stupid The work
nanship generally is extremely crude
All Of which shows the wicked ex-
trayagance of the correspondent, for if
he had said, simply, It is a farce com
edy' ne would have conveyed the same
idea and saved 60 cents in cable tolls.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
FERRY BOAT SANK.

Eleven Lives Lost at Cairo, Iu.-Capsized
in a Storm.
CAIRO, H., May 27. The ferry boat
Katherine was capsized in storm and
eleven persons We're drowned The
boat was near the Illinois shore about
a mile below Cairo when the storm
struck. She turned completely over
and remained in that position for some
time, while her cabin, chimneys and
bodies were carried away, nothing re-
naming but her hull and engines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
FEAR DEATH SENTENCES.
Cree Indians Would Rather Not Be De-
ported to Canada

ported to Canada.
GREAT FALLS, Mont, May % Two
troops of cavalry have been ordered
from Fort Custer to round up the Cree
Indians SO they may be deported to
Canada in accordance with recent
federal legislation. The Crees say
they will not go unless Canada pro-
claims an amnesty for their participa-
ton in the Rel rebellion. They fear
death sentences if returned to Canada.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
rIaycomb Conyicted at r,ast.

OMAHA, May IS The Claycomb jury
returned a verdict finding Clayconb
guilty of disinterring dead body in
the manner charged in the informa-
ton. Claycomb is the man who took
two bodies from the cemetery at Omaha
to a medical college at Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
CLINTON HAS THE CUP
The Winning City OF 1898 Wins Again In
the High school Contests

WIG 'fISH sSCFtUOI VNHItSIs
CEDAR RAPIDS, May a4.--The high
school students of Des Moines, Iowa
City, Clinton, Fort Dodge, Upton,
Sioux City, Marengo, Keokub and
Cedar Rapids held their contest at
Cedar Rapids. The meet last year was
held at Clinton and the greatest NUM-
Der of prizes was won by students of
city, who now hold the state cup. They
will represent the state at the national
athletic meet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

It is a pleasure to note that the two
ancient maidens of Warwick. N. Y.
who have been sitting up nights for
many years waiting for burglars have
at last had the compliments of the
season extended to them by gentlemen
In that line of business.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Possibly the French newspapers ex-
pect to frighten Uncle Sam by telling
him "all Europe will sympathize with
Spain because the old gentleman pro-
tests against Spain amusing herself by
butchering American citizens in viola
ton Of all law.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

a close estimate of the crop of
oranges in southern California this
season, made by the president of the
Southern California Fruit exchange,
puts it at 5000 carloads, or 2,7oo, 900
boxes. This is an increase of about
q ,QQoo9soxes over last season.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
MUST PAY THE BOUNTY.
Sugar Manufacturers Get Valuable
VraIinP

Sugar Manufacturers Get Valuable
Relief
WASHINGTON, May 90 The supreme
court OF the United States rendered a
decision fayora bic to the payment of
sugar bounty. The decision of the
court was very brief. The court
simply held that 1t was an equitable
consideration for which congress had
authority to provide. This reverses
the ruling of the comptroller of the
treasury and requires the payment of
the bounty provided for by the last
congress.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

DUBUQUE, May 25.-Two children of
Michael Fisher, of Windsor avenue,
tipped over "a kettle of boiling water
on themselves. One is dead and the
other is expected to die.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

There have been many instances GO
ing to show that women in America are
Eoc.l farmers. On Cape Colony farm.
however, the Dominican nuns not only
de the farm work, but operate in car
pentry and blacksmithing. Truly, the
masculine future is clouded.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

In graduating class of twenty young
ladies at Columbia, Mo, only one adj
mitted that she was willing to marry.
The answers might have been different,
however, if the question had been
asked by eligible young men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

There are 100000 voters in the
United States, and yet a score or less
leaders would be very willing to take
The entire responsibility from the hands
OF the people and arrange everything.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

An Elgin physician claims to have
discovered consumption cure. In
order to avoid confusion, wouldn't it
be a good plan to number these con-
sumption cures?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Another British mission has been
looted in China. Will the people in
South Africa kindly stay where they're
put for few minutes while John Bull
looks after a little business in Asia?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

4 6S4-karat diamond, the finest ever
found in Africa, was discovered at
Jagersfonteim in the Transvaal on the
day after Christmas. When cut it is
expected it will be worth 81. 500 900.
Diamonds should be demonetized.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

1t is said that the Babi who killed
the Shah are also after his successors
life. The Persian ruler isn't the only
man who is kept awake o nights by the
8abi.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

The st. Louis Post-Dispatch calls
loud for cheaper water for st. Louis. :"
One would infer from this that St Louis
Is beginning to find out that water is
useful for other purposes than naviga-
ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

The Infanta Elvira Maria Theresa.
Henrietta de Bourbon has just arrived.
in this country, where she intends to,
spend some time in travel, and has sent.
on her name by freight.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
BLOW at Linuor Sellers.

Dies MONIES, May IS. The supreme
court has rendered a decision that the
burden is on the liquor men to show
that the mulct tax has been paid, so
that bar to prosecution under the
prohibitory law exists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

A Philadelphia business man has
been sent to jail for six months for:
kissing his stenographer, and it is be-
lieved that after this disastrous ex-5
pertinent Philadelphia viii go back to.
the quill zen.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

S LONDON, KY, May Ex-Governor W.
o. Bradley has been indicted by th4
grand jury for failing to file descrip,
ton list of the property he owns in
Laurel county.
Jacob Flint, of Narrowsburg, N. Y,
was pruning an apple tree, contentedly
standing at the top of twelve-foo,
ladder, when flock of wild geese
swept through the branches, and
knocked him from his perch, causing
him to drop violently to the ground.
Aunt Mary Crabtree, of Troublesome
Creek, Knott county, KY, is remark.
able woman. She is nearly 81 years
of age. She has just cut her third set
of teeth, and eighteen months ago her
snowy white hair began to change
color and is now glossy dark brown.
strange coincidence is noted in
the statistics of Steuben, Me- In the
past year there were sixteen deaths.
sixteen births and sixteen marriages.
Chauncey Depew rarely eats at the
pupiAe uluuSIS nc duJcnuS. ne merely
toys with the food, and his chief bever
age is mineral water. He thus guards
against dyspepsia.
An extraordinary river is the Tinto,
in Spain. Fish cannot live in its waters:
it hardens and petriies the sands of
Its bed; and If stone falls into the
river and alights upon another, in
few months they unite and become as
one stone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

{ The growing scarcity of fur bearing
animals suggests to writer in the Lon
don Spectator the feasibility of breed
Ing such animals on farms in Siberia.
Last spring. he says, a single silver
fex skin sold in London for $3.50, and
ne believes that silver foxes, as well
IS many other desirable fur-bearing
animals. could be bred in great mum
bers in the proper climate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
Thirty Days for Almost Murder.

OTTUMwA, May 24.-Fred Doud and
Mike Evans, the two boys who were
arrested at Eldon, were given a trial.
They were acquitted on the charge of
assault with intent to kill, and were
then re-arrested on the charge of as
sault and battery and after hotlv
contested case were found guilty and
sentenced to thirty days in jail, the
sentence being suspended under good
behavior
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
DIED FROM POISON.
Two People Fatally and Many Seriously
Affected at Fort Madison.

:
FORT MADISON, May 2s.--Dairy Com
missioner Boartlman is the city MAX
ing Investigations concerning the
poisoning OF large number of people
supposedly from partaking of cheese
which was unwholesome. Two per-
sons have died and between eight and
twelve OF the twenty who were affected
by the poison are in critical condition
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Prof. Langley of Washington, d. c..
has invented a flying machine that flies.
But this is not expected to make the
other inventors soar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
Count Won Bulow Sentenced.

Dies MONIES, May %. Count Won
Bulow was sentenced by Judge Holmes
to five years in the penitentlary for
sWindling Widow Schuab out of 5000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
All About western Farm Land.

The Corn Relt'' is the name of an
illustrated monthly newspaper pub
ished by the Chicago, Burlington g.
Quincy r. X. 1t aims to give informa-
ion in an interesting way about the
tarm lands of the west. Send % cents
Il postage stamps to the Corn Belt, 2o9
Adams ST.. Chicago, and the paper will
be sent. to your address for one year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Brcoklyn's JOY at becoming part of
Greater New York is about equal to
that Of toad that has been swallowed
by a snake.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

The Kansas baseball nine that has
ocen beaten three times by the score of
i6 to l should leave the diamond and
80 into politics.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Roosevelt having substituted irons
RS for pants" on the New York police
sorce has introduced "spats' into the
hoard
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

The girls of the University of Wis
.onsin have formed a boating crew.
They will have to have man aboard
90 whistle for the wind
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

The cruiser Brooklyn did not make
aalf SO many knots an hour as the City
Of Brooklyn made "nots" to the greater
New York proposition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Since The Money Hall affair plotting
'sads have been in great demand in
congress.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Choice Farming Lands In South Dakota.
Along the line Of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & st. Paul railway can now be had
upon reasonable terms. The crop pro-
spects were never better and a glorious
harvest for this year is already assured.
Thousands Of acres of unoccupied lands
in o7er twenty counties are now open
for settlement. For further informa-
ton address Fl. F. Hunter, Immigra-
ton Agent for South Dakota, 295 Dear
born street, Chicago. H.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

The large gentleman with tho large die
nond looked admiringly ut the brunetta)
.ady in cream colored silk
''Fine looking woman wnltzing witni|
Brown, Amt shc2" no said to tho man near
Et him. wonder IL she's married"
answer, and the lake breeze moaned TT
Full
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
Negro Murderer.

OsKALoosA, May 23.-In a row at
Muchakinock, George Lewis, a cook.
killed Sam Porterfield, bartender.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
BIG DEAL IN COAL.
Purchase of Extensive Mine Lands in iowa
Under Way.

Under Way.
Mystic, May 25.-The biggest deal
ever made in Iowa coal lands is about
to be consummated A syndicate of
capitalists is negotiating for the pur-
chase of all the coal mines on the
Milwaukee road from Jerome to Mystic
and Darby. If this is carried out it
will end the rate cutting and labor
agitation of the past two wears.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
ono pynamIter Gets Ten years

MuscA1IYE, May 25. In the district
court, Judge Wolf sentenced Mart
Woods, convicted of dynamiting in
1893, to ten years in the penItentialy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
when Nature

Needs assistance 1t may be best to rem
Ter 1t promptly, but one should remem-
Der to use even the most perfect reme-
dies only when needed The best and
most simple and gentle remedy Is the
Syrup Of Figs, manufactured by the
California Fig syrup Company.
1t is said that out of Tie $4,000 Hebrews
IN the city Of Anlstell. m. l000U me occu-
pied in the trade of diamond dealing.
The population of The world averages 100
women to every 30 men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Having an unmarried milkman who Is
airly good looking win do more TO Keep
he girls looking tidy around til cir satchen
york than dozen yards of ADVICE
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

Laying aside all quips aud jests,
There's one thing sure and that's,
There are no birds in last years nests,
They're all on this years hats.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29
Sho Told Her Love,

He--An'yo' doan' spise me, Dir ah, case
I'm poahi
She 'Spiss you2 l cudn't Tub yo' any
NOAH Of Yo' wuz or palace car pohtec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-05-29

After all, tho iceman is man Of little
Ssight.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27
JOUR MARX"
After Doing the North is Once
 More at Home.

Hon. Mark 4. Smith, our candidate for congress, arrived in his old home and was greeted on every hand by old friends, who have known him intimate ly for years and who have supported him Loyalty four consecutive terms for delegate to congress and will do so again.
 MT. Smith has made a thorough canvass of the territory and in all sec tions finds hosts of enthusiastic sup ports and from the encouragement he has received wherever opportunity offered for him to address the voters, he feels confident of success when the votes are csst one week from today.
 "our Mark" is e sure winner and of which Cochise county should justly feel proud. This is his home, and while has been temporarily from among us, he has always claimed thi' ss his hsme, and when gets to Wssh- ingtoa again he will be known e the Hon. Marcus A. Smith. of Tombstone, Arizona.
 Mark will speak at Pearce tonight will be here again tomorrow and will speak in scheiffelin hall tomorrow night.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

S.A. D. Upon, editor of the Disbes Daily Democrat and candidate for the oti;os of probate judge. came ever from the copper camp ysstsrdsy and left this morning fer Psarcs whsrs there is to be . Democratic rally ts- night at which nesrly all the county candidates will speak, and also Mark Smith candidate for delegate Co com grcss. They will all return to Tomb stone tomorrow and will speak to the people here tomorrow night ss schisf. felin hall.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

pr. Goodfsliews who is wsll-kaswn thfeushout Arizona, hes An able article occupying six columns of the Les Angeles Times, on the subject of cen. sumption. His conclusions are asfol. lows: CD consumption is nes . germ diseass (2) is not contagious or inise- tion (3) is not communicable iron In. iividual, or from animals, living or dead, to man (4) and proof to the con- trary is challenged.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARn.

An old, well-tried remedy. Ars Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teeth. ing. with perfect success. It sooshes the child, soitens the gums, allays all pain. cures wind collie. and is the best remedy for disrrhoes. I. is pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggist m every part of the world. Twenty-Five cents . bottles Its value is incalcu- lable. Be sure and ssk for Mrs. Win slows Soothing Syrup. and take no other kind.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

A new postof6cs to bs known e Buckeye" has been established st old camp Rucker with Capt. F. Hsyns e postmaster. This will bs great con- venience to settlsrs in that ssotion, who for . long time have received their mail either at Willeox os Tomb. atone, . distance of not less than fifty milss, which was . hardship to all but now, ss in the early days, they have their own office and will receive their mail weekly.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

''We had an epidemic of dysentery II this vicinity last summer says Samuel s. Pollock, of Briceland, Cal. sI we. taken with it and suffered severely until some one called my attention to Cham be lain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy. procured bottle and fell better aftcr the first dose. Before one half of the bottle had been used l wa. well. recommended it to my friend. and their experience was the same. We all unite in saying it is the best" fol sale by Druggists.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

The editor of the Independent Kan ) Star, sued delinquent subscriber for sIi. The delinquent claimed he never subscribed for the paper, and did not propose to pay for it. The judge in structed the jury that fl the evidence disclosed the fact that the delinquent had taken the paper from the post ofijce, or caused it to be taken. they should find for the plaintiff. It cost the man nearly $l00 to settle what 3I1 would have paid. Itpays to he honsst even with the printer.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

The recent rains have made travel across the valley from Willcox to Pearce exceedingly disagreeable. The roads ars so muddy that ordinary vehicles find it difficult to make head way with mud nearly to the hub. At South Pass the road has been washed considsrabls and in many instances new route was made necessary, Never was the rains so heavy throughout the county as this year.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27

The new shaft at Pearce, sunk about five hundred feet from the bonanza mine of the company, is now down one hundred feet and .s :hoHing mp equally we'll with the original shaft, thus showing that the entire length of the immense ledge of this property goes down and cs depth is attained becomes richer proving indeed that the property is a wonder and aston ishes the mining world.
Tombstone prospector., 1896-10-27
BlMETALLlC LEAGUE.
Win Receive Press Reports on
 November Third.

The Bimsssllie L~Ague of Tomb stons have made arrangements with the Western Union Telegraph com rany for sieGtioa Isturns. which will no doubt Legin 10 come early h the evening on slscsion day, @ in all the large ci.ies where . heavy vote !s eat the vote tsllied by expert count ere aud the rsports scot ous as fast as l, is possible to gss the returns. The orraior here will remain at her pest in order sass the dispatches e they some ia, which will bs handed at once to the league onicsrs who will place them on the bulletin board for the bsus6t of the public ct large. The bulletin board will coasist of . large screen of whi cloth strstchsd saut and placed at the door of the league headquarters and. fast e the rslnssa are received they will bs placed, hy an expert. in . magic Ian torn and by the aid of . stroag light they will bs thrswn snte the canvss and can bs easily read across the street ios they will De magnifisd many timas ever.
 The ot6csrs of the league deserve great credit for their sn<srpriss in this matter, by which shs people oi Tomb stone and all who will come In from she county, will know how the sles- ton is going at the same time they receive she report at New Yosk or San Francsseo.