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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

A dozen dime museums are bidding
for the Philadelphia fireman who threw
Corbett down. At the nearest saloon
for dime any one can also see what
has thrown Sullivan down.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

With more than 10000 immigrants
who can neither read nor write coming
to the United States In q single year.
our illiteracy may be said to be grow
Ing alarmingly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
aansrnl Building STRIKE reared.

San Francisco, Cal, March 11.--Eight
hundred painters went out on strike
Monday They want an increase Of SO
cents day, making their wages So in
stead Of $3.50. a general strike among
the building trades is feared, as the
plasterers, plumbers and carpenters are
said to be IN sympathy With the paint
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
Weekly Bank Statement.

New York, March 9.-The weekly
bank statement shows the following
changes: Reserve, decrease, 81, 1877, ESQ.,
loans, increase, 10000; specie, I'M
crease, $1,234, 100; legal tenders, de,
crease, $2,6o3, roo; deposits, decrease,
$727S00; circulation, increase, 1864, zoo,
The banks nov hold $23,234 500 in ex-
cess of the requirements of the 25 pep
cent rule.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

Johanna, the Central Park chimpan-
zee, has been taught to smoke cigar
cites. Has New York no society fos
the prevention of cruelty to animals?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

The king of Abyssinia is said to fear
his wife. In both savage and civilized
life there seems to be a certain feminine
terrorism quite common in matrimony,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

It is said that the Russian govern
ment is about to attempt the regulation
Of the servant girl problem. In such a
contest between autocrats our money
goes on the kitchen mechanic
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

A Kentucky barber is said to have
lived fifty-one days on butterrnilk ex-
clusiyely. But any man who would
drink SO much buttermilk in Kentucky
& isn't worth saving, anyway.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

BY the time the robbins nest again
Iowa may have curfew law. And it
will effect good boys and girls just the
same as 1t will bad ones.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

The young lady school teachers in
Traverse City, Mich, have been forbid
EN- the pleasures Of dancing. But the
gechool board cannot prevent them from
making big kick
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

Enemies Of Hetty Green have been
telling around that she has bought a
new dress. Times must be getting
easier.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

The house to-day passed the postotfice
appropriation bill. An amendment was
adopted authorizing the employment Of
thirty special inspectors to watch for
crookedness in the department.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

Think Of five young women (sisters)
being so fascinating as to be ordered
to leave Germany. Their fortune is GER
taingly assured, don't you think?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
DIS MONIES,
IOWA

Fifteen thousand Spanish soldiers In
Cuba are reported missing and it is
feared the Cubans may find them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

WASHINGTON, March 1l.-Hoar made an
argument in favor of his resolution to post
pone the Cuban resolution until April 9Th,
the committee on foreign affairs to make
an investigation in the meantime. Sher-
man opposed it. The Hoar resolution finally
went to the calendar without action and
the Dupont election case occupied the rest
of the day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
direct line.

The diTd ,ence between
the Burlinl4on and all
other lines Il Montana and
the Pacific n ,rthwestis the
difference Id tween a direct
line and the} inc that's isn't
direct.
The BulliH ton is the di-
rect line.
1t is from y to 3as miles
shorter than lny other line
TO H.elepa, B,hte, Spokane,
Seattle and IA coma.
A fast train for those
and all other nSrth-western
points leaves O(1aha at 4;;35
p. m. daily. ca meet With
tiff you want tbieach your
destination quickest and
most comfortable.
Timetables AMI informa-
ton about rates Eill be fur
nished on applieakio TO the
local ticket agebt or by
addressing
nj Pass'r Ag't Omtha, Neb.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT

DIES MONIES, March Oh. A. Shack
elford. of Des Moines. has been granted
a copyright for publication entitled
Railway Passenger Tariff Rates for
Conductors. y Patents have been
allowed, but not yet issued, as follows:
TO R.-R. Spear, of Waukee, Iowa, for
an automatic check row corn planter
and marker, adapted for planting check
rows without stretchinga knottedrope
or wire To J. Serdinko, of San
Antonio, Texas. and c. K. Mead, of
Des Moines. for a, telephone transmit
ter. Their object is to provide cheap
and effective telephone for general use
without employing batteries at the
sub-stations, or subscribers station, or
induction coils. To w. L. Shoup and
II. j. Vogan, of Derrick City, Penn,
for an automatic car coupling in which
link is connected with the draw head
and rock sha # ia such manner that
the link win automatically engage a
projection on a mating draw head,
when two cars come together, as
required to couple them, and a person
outside of the track can readily operate
the shaft and link as required to
nncouple. Our practice is not re-
stricteds to Iowa, and we are glad
to have patrons from any part of
the United States or foreign countries.
/ Valuable information about obtaining.
valuing and selling patents sent free
to any address. Printed copies of the
drawings and specifications of any
United States patent sent upon receipt
of 25 cents.
THOMAS 6. AND j. RALPH ORTIG,
Solicitors of Patents.
The heirs of anestate in Los Angeles
county, Cal, valued at s2o, 600, went to
law about it some time ago, and the
executor pow announces that he has
just 40 cents of the estate left.
1T is tough, but true said the
Cumminsville sage, that a man gen
orally does not get any foresight until
he is too old to have anything to look
forward to-.
President Andrews, of Brown Uni
versity, thinks that the state dispensary
liquor law of South Carolina is superior
to the so-called Norwegian plan, and
that it has placed South Carolina in
the front rank of prohibition states
For many years Thomas Caperton
Davis, of Waco, KY, has read the bible
three times every year. He has Just
finished his first reading of the book
for this year. He is strongly opposed
to the theories of the modern biblical
critics.
Some people are dissatisfied with the
present time-recltoning system, and
are endeavoring not only to smash the
xty-minute hour and substitute one
of 100 minutes but also to change the
civil day into one of forty eight hours.
Prot. Blatner, Of Berlin. Sir Thomas
Long, Il u land, and Prof Bailey, Of
Bostop& A.: gov working Hks beavers
with Mi. hen Win a g4yS"g ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

Al letter from Sand Hill, r. l., states
shat Pat Harmon, the father of triplet
YgIrls. who was at first downcast over
Mae unexpected event, is now aas gay
lark" He has had his wages in
and the young ladies are re-
asents from all sections.
W. imagine is misfortune
sHes be a blessing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
HOUSE.

Postoffice appropriation bill was under
consideration. An effort to defeat the
subsidies for special mail facilities in GER
tail, portions T.. -. tie country was successful
Itcuts off sl96, 900 given to special railway
facilities from Boston to New Orleans from
Chicago to Minneapolis, Chicago to Council
Bluffs, and Kansas City to Newton, Kas A
bill making years continuous residence
in territories prerequisite to obtaining o
divorce in such territory passed. 1t is
aimed at Oklahoma. Adjourned
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
Purify
Your Blood

Now, as when warmer weather comes ana
the tonic effect of cold bracing air is
gone, your weak, thin, impure blood
will not furnish necessary strength.
That tired feeling, loss Of appetite, will
open the way for serious disease, ruined
health, or breaking out Of humors and
impurities. To make pure, rich, red
blood Hoods Sarsaparilla stands I'M
eouallcd. Thousands testify to its
merits. Millions take it as their
Spring Medicine. Get Hoods, because
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13


David SBrandt, the new member from
Linn, was sworn in Macarthur called up
the joint resolution for the pardon Of POLK
Wells and moved its adoption in q forcible
address. Tibbetts, Van Houten, st. John,
Smith, Martin and McAchran followed
with addresses in opposition, while Brighton
favored the pardon. Upon vote the par
don was denied, IS to 81 Hauger's bill to
regulate the assessment of negotiable paper
by compelling the placing of the assessors
stamp on its face, was lost. Martin moved
reconsideration Of the vote by which the
cigarette bill passed the house. Prentis
moved the indefinite postponement of the
question. Morrison moved the motion be
laid on the table and the same prevailed
McArthur's bill relating to the forfeiture
of corporate franchises, was passed. 1t is
as follows: ''The secretary and treasurer
of every corporation organized under the
laws of this state shall reside have their
place of business and keep the books of the
corporation within it's borders. A failure
to do so shall cause forfeiture of the fran
chises Of the corporation and the courts
may proceed to wind up the corporate bust
ness in the manner provided by law" Rail
road companies are exempt from the pro
visions of the act Bill extending time of
Judge Deemer for one year passed. Bill to
exterminate Russian thistle passed, Adj
iourned to Thursday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

EIret A1I---'-
streets. Rev. got allowed TO
ings have peei. The walks, or
week. Logical an Neb now.
delivered each night b u,,lj
additions to the church.s
Preaching at II a. m. slihiect,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
sen ATE
MI o,,,L

WASHINGTON, March 10-The Cuban
question was under consideration all day
Hoar declared he was too i'll to speak on his
resolution to postpone ana asked that it go
over until tomorrow. 1t was so ordered
Dupont election case was discussed by
Turpin. Adjourned
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

DIES MONIES, March THE ways and
means committee introduced bill impos-
ing collateral Inheritance tax and provid-
ing for the collection Of the same. These
bills were reported favorably To increase
number Of judges in Fourth district; pro
viding for one-tenth of mill levy for State
University; to pay balance of M. B. Ray
mond's salary to his widow. Cheshire's
bill TO repeal the law relative TO the dis
section of dead bodies and enact sub
Btitute, came up aud Cheshire spoke for its
passage Hartman mbved en- amendment
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

WASHINGTON, March 9.--Senator Sher-
man moved the adoption of the conference
report acceptina house Cuban resolution.
Hale opposedTrin an energetic speech. 1t
developed that several senators wanted to
speak on the motion and it went over A
resolution by Hoar calling on the president
for available information on the Cuban
subject was adopted. Another by the same
senator postponing all action on the Cuban
resolution until April 6 was laid over. The
latter part of the day was spent in con-
sideration of the Delaware contested
election case.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13

With the exception Of a short time given
to the postoftice appropriation the day was
devoted to District of Columbia business
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-03-13
DolNGs OF CONGRESS.
SENATE.

| SENATE.
WASHINGTON, March 5--Allen presented
a resolution directing the president issue
proclamation recognizing the inoepend.
ence Of Cuba. Laid over. A resolution
was adopted directing the Judiciary COM
mittee to investigate the subject of con-
tempt of court and report whatever legis.
lation is necessary. This grows out Of the
Debs case. Sherman reported the con-
ference report on the Cuban resolution, it
being an agreement on the house resolution.
Hale objected to its consideration and it
went over until Monday. Dupont election
case came up and Mitchell concluded his
argument in behalf of Dupont. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
House continued its consideration of
the legislature appropriation bill Hart
man, of Montana, made sensational ut
tack upon President Cleveland for some of
his remarks at the Presbyterian home
missions meeting at New York and in clos
ing said "the greatest need of this country
for the work OF a missionary, the school
master and the statesman will be found at
the White House." A bill passed to make
national military parks national fields for
maneuvers of the regular army and state
militia under regulations to be prescribed
by the secretary of war. A bill was passed
appropriating $4,000 for Demonstration
of the bridge at Davenport. Adjourned.
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, March 6.-House resumed
consideration of the legislative appropria-
tion bill and the amendment abolishing the
fee system was adopted. The bill then
passed A bill was passed to abolish the
cash payment of pensions and to substitute
the sending of checks to the pensioners
homes, the purpose of which is to protect
old veterans who squandered or were swim
died out of the pensions on quarterly pay
days. Consideration of the postotfice ap-
preparation bill was then begun 1t carries
sol ,943,75s An evening session was devoted
to the consideration of the private pension
bill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
WHO KILLED THEM?
Two Sisters Found Murdered in Il
Maryland Home.
TERRIBLE
SUSPICION.
The Husband and Brother-in-L4w
Of the Dead Victim. Fsana Par-
TALLY Bound, Bat Is He the Mar
derers

LA PLATA, MD, April 24.--A horrible
double murder accompanied by burglary,
was committed 81 Hilltop. small village
In Charles county. near this place. this
morning. About 2 o'clock Joseph Cooking,
who keeps a general store at Hilltop. was
awakened by a noise in his store, over
which his family lived. Hastily arising ne
came down stairs, and was struck sense-
less by blow on the head. He was tied
with ropes and thrown down into the
cellar, stunned and helpless, where he
was discovered this morning by a passing
colored man. who sound the store-door
open and heard his means. In their rooms
upstairs the dead bodies OF Mrs. Cooking
and her sister. Miss Daisy Miller, were
found. Both women were lying on the
floor, with their skulls crushed, as II by
an iron bar or some simiiar Instrument.
The store had been robbed. There Is no
clue to the mu-dererS
is COOKING THE MURDERER?
BALTIMORE. ApriI ga special dis
patch from La Plata says: "The suspicion
Is gaining ground that Jose Cooking COM
the town into the widest possible ex-
cttement this morning. when Cooking
was found In the cellar OF the building,
which contained the lifeless bodies OF his
NiAo anu ttr HicttI-lH~idWs ne WIS liSu
about the feet with a piece Of rope. and
IL was first supposed that the misdeycr
after disDosing OF the two women, had
bound Cooking and thrown him into the
cellar. His appearance gave credence TO
that BELIEF, as he was somewhat bat
tered about the face and head. The fact
that his hands were not tied excited some
comment, however. but he explained tho
condition by stating that he had man
aged 20 free his hands by using a picce
OF glass. This evening no clue having
been found pointing TO any outside inter-
Terence. the suspicion began TO spread
that Cooking knew more about the ter
rible crime than he had told and al a
late hour tonight many excited citizens
are expressing the belief that Cooking
dealt the blows which killed his wife and
her sister and then inflicted some minor
injuries upon himself 10 make II appear
that he, too, was rnurderously assaulted.
Cocking's condition has not at any time
been serious. He Is being watched BY n
deputy-sheriff, but no intimation has been
given him OF the suspicion which great
many entertain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
THE PARAMOUNT RAILWAY.
Franchise Granted Them--ro Trans
fer Free with the Traction Co.

Judge Wickham, in the Henrico County
Court yesterday, entered an order au-
thorizing the construction of the Fair
mount Traction Company. The new road
will connect with the Richmond Traction
Company at the point where the county.
line crosses Tulip street and extend 10
Fairmount. The franchise gives the
Paramount Traction Company exclusive
right OF way for thirty years, ending
January 1, 1895. 1t Is provided that trans-
fers shall be granted free 10 and from
the Richmond Traction company's line;
that the work OF constructing the new
road shall be commenced within ninety
days and completed by January lst next;
on SATURDAY. night from John Jackson,
who had been deputized 10 take him to
the county Jail, was reoaptured Thurs-
day night by County-Policeman Lonnie
Jones and lodged in jail. He Will be
given a hearing before Squire Pierce at
3 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
WHY THEY SOLD.
The Secretary OF the Alabama TeIe-
phone Company Gives the Reason.

Selma Journal April 16. 1881
George A. wilkins, secretary or the
Alabama Telephone and Construction
Company, In conversation with re-
porter OF the Journal, this morning, slid.
in answer to a question as to why the
company abandoned the telephone busI-
ness In Selma THE simple reason was
that the Exchange was not paying ex-
peDses, and there was no prospect OF it's
doing so at the prices charged II ap-
peared 10 be. impossible with the instrg-
ments used, principally the Harrison.
to give satisfactory service. or a service
that would bear comparison with the
Bell. This was q constant source oi
complaint and annoyance.
1T Is an well enough TO talk about
home institutions and local influences,
but the investors want and expect to re-
ceive some returns on their investment,
and the people. the patrons OF the Tele-
phone Exchange. want, demand, and
must have sood service. The prices
charged and the instruments used by
our company would bring neither, and
this is the reason why we abandoned
the field"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25

WASHINGTON. April PA meeting
WAS held tonight at the Columbian UNI
vers,tv TO perfect an organization TO ad-
vance the cause Of southern history by
,ha collection OF historical material and
cords of events in the South. The chief
rro,aoter wan ex-senator Butler. of South
Carolina. who warmly endorsed the or
eeiatson and agreed with others who spoke
vnon The snbject that Il was the fault
~ those from the South that proper re-
cords OF historical events were not kepl,
10 the work OF the societies OF the New
England States IN keeping correct data
az the events OF their section OF the coun-
try that have now become history.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
Brief Political Nofe..

The Clay-Ward Branch of the Demo-
cratic League for Good Government have
announced the following well-known gen.
tlemen for the Board OF Aldermen and
Council. and ask all members and friends
to support them alone: John K. Hooper,
Samuel n. Cottrell, Captain j. J. King,
II. w Rountree. and William c.. Stokes,
for Council =,
Between twenty-five and thirty candi-
dates have already paid their assessments
TO Captain Cunningham Hall. treasurer
OF the city Democratic Committee. All
candidates are required 10 pay up by IL
O'clock to-day Captain Hall will be at
the Powhatan Club to-day from IL 10 IL
O'clock to receive subscriptions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
MIR. ALL.cs RETURN TRIP.
He Seemed to lie I'm "a Dazed Condf-
tIon on the Train.

Mr.. Edgar Allan, who was prostrated
In the Republican convention hall at
Staunton yesterday afternoon, arrived
here last night. He seemed to be In
dazed condition during nearly the entire
trip, and could remember nothing OF the
proceedings OF the convention for some
time. Judge waddill returned on the same
train. He was feeling quite badly having
not recovered from his sickness. During
the entire time Re was in Staunton ne ala
not leave his ro m at the hotel, but was
constantly in conference with the ieaasts ,c,i
there mapping out the plan OF action. Inc
Judge received a telegram on the tram
some distance down the road from Staun-
ton announcing the adoption OF the pan
OF organization, and Immediately commu-
nicated the tidings TO MIR. Allan. but the
latter did not seem az all interested, or
even to thoroughly understand the mat
ter. lust before getting to Richmond ne
roused himself somewhat, and his mind
seemed to be clearer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-04-25
when Greek meets Greek there comes

When Greek meets Greek there comes
a tug Of war.
The Richmond and Lynchburg teams are
not composed of Grecisns, indeed. none OF
the players on either team have any
Grecian blood in their veins; yet they
battle equally as nobly as did ever Greek
or Roman.
Yesterday afternoon the two teams met
each other at West-End Park for the
second time this year. and there was
tug OF war, which was gloriously eA-
citing. Jake Wells. on the one hano'
coached his men on. and Smith and Lit
tie. on the other, fairly goaded their
boys on to victory.
Throughout the entire contest OF nine
innings il was nip and tuck with the two
teams. and until the last man was OUT
in the ninth the game was anybodys.
HOW TWAS DONE.
Tn .he first inning the Bluebirds didn't
score. but Dolan crossed over the ruDper
FOR Lynchburg, as a result OF an erfor
made by Fender. In the second Gilpatrlck
ord Kain scored for Richmond, both
being given their runs by Little, VINO,
when he might have retired the side' let
a thrown ball go through him. This put
Richmond one run ahead, ana IN the tniru
Pender added another run TO the SCOTT
The visitors succeeded In senulng Nc
Gam over the saucer In this lnning' anu
then in the fourth Mcfarland VINO nau
found Gilpatrick for a two-Dagger' went
home, tieing the score. .
Thus n remained until the eighth IN
nIna Roth teams made desperate EFFORTS
IN score and several times runners were
gotten as far as third only to die tnere.
In the eighth. however, Fear led or with
a two-bagger. and was followed by NC
Farland who did likewise; then Boiahd
LET a throw ball go through nim' anu
two runs came in for Lynchburs
Richmoad tried hard In the ninth 10
overcome this fatal lead. and Wood ana
Wells got to their bases. put thsy
died there though Boland MADE a grand
effort TO bring them In, wnicn mlght
have succeeded, but for a peautiiui one
hand catch by McGann, whlch retired lhe
side.
THE TWO TWIRLERS.
cilnatrick tossed for Richmond. and
did well. He was freely HIT but ne kept
the strokes well scattered. ana out LOT
the work in the eighth would nave
achieved a victory. He dld great work
with the stick. Mcfarland. who twirled
for Lynchburg also did well, both In the
box and at the bat.
Schabel and Berte made similar dumb
plays, permitting men whom they had
caught of the bases TO return there. un-
interfered with. Fear. Lynchburg's right
fielder. fell on his back, while chasing
ay from Groves's bat. but caught the
snhere and threw II in In time to head
Gllpatrick off at home. Pender worked
clever trick on Pickering in the sixth IN
ming. Pickering was on third ana Pen-
der fielded a ball batted by Dolan. he
pretended TO throw to nrst' put ihsteau:
threw 10 Berte who caught Pickering off
of third and put him out.
The appended score gives the remainder
of the details: