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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
1EGALIzING ACTS.


Acts to legaTit incop39o}h ot o ,,1
councils, passed as follows.
For Glidden, Carroll county; Coles
burg, Delaware county; Written, Har-
din county; Minburn, Dallas county;
lonia, Chickasaw county; Leland, VIM
nebago county; LIE Grand, Marshall
county; Mitchell, Mitchell county; Ro-
land, Story county; Salix, Woodbury.
county; Earlham; Cot, Page county;
Gray, Audubon county: Authorizations;
Cumberland, Cass csMAy Pulaski,
Davis county; Marys. .lle, Marion
county; Wapello, Louisa county; OF
.umwa, Wapello county; Pleasantville,
Marion county; Williamsburg, Iowa
county; Cascade, Vienna Du-
buque county; Urbana, Benton
county; annexation of Clinton
and Lyons and acts OF council
Hereunder: legalizing ordinances Of
Clinton; Marion; woodstock, Wright
county; jolly, Calhoun county; Ames,
Story county; CIarinda, Page county;
Rose HILL Mahaska county.
An act to legalize all special elections
for the purpose of voting bridge tax
since February 16 1894, in any city of
Iowa of over 5000 inhabitants, the fund
exceeding 5 per cent on the assessed
value.
To legalize the organization Of the
Hawarden Driving and Fair associa-
ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Opportunities For Gain.

The greatest opportunity for specu
lation in grain is during the growing
season, when the elements for and
against the growing crop are measured
with their, changes.
The experienced in the market un
derstand this Attention is called to
The advertisement Of w. Il. Singer e.
Co., which appears in this issue with
address, who are in direct touch with
all exchanges and thoroughly reliable.
Our investigation conyinees us they
can fulfill what they represent, For
particulars address them
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Fair and Fruitful

AS the West is, it is often malarous.
But It is pleasant to know that compe-
tent safeguard IN the shape OF Hosstter's
Stomach Bitters exists, which absolutely
inullifes the poison of miasma. Western
bound emigrants should bear this in mind
Nor should it be forgotten, the Bitters is
sterling remedy for dyspepsia, piliousness,
constipation, kidney and nervous COM
plants and rheumatism.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

SWANSON RHEUMATIC CURE Co, 167 Dear.
born ST, Chicago, ILL.,: ! find the bottle of
Us Drops to be very, good ana Just VIVA.
won claim My wife has been suffering
with catarrh and hay fever over 10 years;
She had tried everything, ard doctored
much but no cure. Iwould like the agency
for IS Drops" for this county, as know it
is good and am sure it will sell readily.
Please send me one dozen by express for the
money enclosed. Rev. L. Won VALID,
March 81. 1896. Milbank, S. d.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Proof of Versatility.

BigEs-That De Beat seems like an ex-
friendly versatile fellow.
a Todgery- That's right. He borrowed $40
of me last month.
Biggs-Welll -
Tocgers- has already given me thir-
teen original excuses for not returning 1t.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Spring Excursions to Great southwest.
On May S, 1896, Che Santa Fe Route
will run a series of homeseekers'
cheap excursions from the east to
principal points in Arkansas, Arizona,
Central and Western Kansas, Southern
Missouri, Oklahoma, Indian Territory
and Texas.
Ticket rate will be about one fare
for round trip, with liberal limits and
stop-over privileges. These Santa Fe
Route excursions will enable you to
take spring outing and see new
country.
BY addressing G. T. Nicholson, G. P.
A., Monadnock Block, Chicago, you
may obtain free literature descriptive
Of lands in the Great Southwest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

A Joint resolution directing the secre-
tary OF state to provide members Of the
general assembly with suitable station
cry.
A joint resolution giving newspaper
reporters 81 worth Of stationary week.
A Joint resolution directing the mem.
bers to be supplied with copies oe the
code of Iowa.
A joint resolution asking congress to
appropriate for repairing of Muscatine
Island levee at the earliest possible
date, 1t having been done by individuals.
residents of Iowa, heretofore.
A joint resolution authorizing and d.
recting the custodian to purchase ZIG
camp chairs for the general assembly.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS.
A concurrent resolution asking con-
gress to pass FL. II. 306 providing special
pensions for union soldiers confined in
rebel prisons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Two Choice Volumes.

nHer father is not what you would call a
fwell-rsad man, said one foreign gentleman
to another. -
| mo. His library consists of only two
books. But they suffice"
sWbat are theyl"
aBar1k book and check book"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Homeseekers, Excursions,

On May 5th, the Missouri, Kansas g.
Texas Railway company will sell tick
cts at very low rates to points in Miss
ouri, Kansas and Texas. For particu-
lars address III. A. Cherrier, 316
Marquette building, Chicago, H., or
L. B. Cookery, SOB Locust street, Des
MoineS. Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

All cities Of the first class are author
lied to lay sidewalks along farm lands
not divided into city lots THAI may be
inside Of the corporation and charge
the expense of the same to the prop
erty owners, expense not to exceed 20
cents per lineal fo1t.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
BLISS TRIUMPH POTATOES

at 81 a bushel; 81 a Dbl. OF Ii big
pecks; s bbls. for S.. No potato Is
earlier; or one-half barrel OF Triumphs
and one-hal! barrel of late for $2.25; 8
bbls for Sc. To get these low prices
+ Cut This Out and Send tho Money
along to the John A. Salzer Seed Co.,
La Crosse, Wis, and get Salzer's Pedi-
gree Fotasoesat above chem prices! VIZ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act giving cities the power TO
adopt rules and regulations in accord.
ance with established rules of boards
of health. prescribing kinds and sizes
Of material to be used In plumbing and
the manner in which the same shall be
done for connecting any building witt
sewers under the control of the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
The New Portrait.

clam now finishing your portrait, baron ]"
ssYou need not take the trouble to finish
II, but start painting another, as they have
lust m ade me an EARL
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act was passed that when any
suit is brought against q telegraph
company for damages caused by erron-
eous transmission of a telegram or any
unreasonable delay in delivery of a
telegram, negligence on the part of the
telegraph company shall be presumed
upon proof of erroneous transmission
or of unreasonable delay and the bur
ten of proof is to be upon the telegraph
company to prove to the contrary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

The division of time into hours was
known to the Babylonians since the remot-
est times Of antiquity.
His significant atement.-"J Johnny,
were you ever whipped at school2" ''only
by the teacher ~
Scott r. Hayes, the youngest son of the
ex-president, is a successful electrician of
Cleveland.
Michigan produces one-iifth of She iron
of this country, mining e,ooS9oo tons 8
year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act to enable cities under special
charters to provide for sprinkling
streets and assess the cost to abutting
property.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Hereafter in road cases where the pc
titioner for road appeals from the ac-
ton OF the board of supervisors, he
shall pay the costs unless he, RECEIVERS
a larger amount than the amount al
lowed by the board.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
The Infallible Test.

II Watts-How can man tell which is the
best bicycle, rd like to knows
Potts-Buy one. After you have had it
\ week it will be the best wheel I the mar,
ket It always works that way
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Section 4 of chapter 151 acts of the
Twentieth general assembly in relation
to taxation for park purposes was
amended requiring such tax to be levied
by the city council after having been
submitted to a vote of the people. 1t
is also amended In such a way as to be
a curative act in regard to cities act
ing under special charter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Proof Positive.

i Nj nina But, Flora, how do you know
ehat this young man loves yon9 Has he
told you so9
Flora-Oh no, mamma. But if you could
only see the way he looks at me when I am
not looking at him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

A scientist in Washington cannot under
stand why women have such a strong
prejudice against yIvisection, when, ac-
cording to Genesis, had it not been for an
experiment in viyisection there would have
been no women.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act providing that in case of APP
raa ~ r-.-4-- the + T.a lccrit)+
nah be taxed TO rne losing party es.-
.ept in cases where the opinion is modi-
led and affirmed, and in such cases
The supreme court is empowered to
The expense.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

A lucky find delighted the eyes of hunter
IN Bracken County, KY. He cut down a
tree to dlslodge possum, and in the tree
found four possuns, five squirrels, two
coons, and nearly 100 pounds of honey.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act was passed placing naptha,
benzine and gasoline under the control
Of the oil inspector for purposes of in
fpection the same as coal oil
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act providing that where any citi7
zen of this state or resident alien own.
ing real estate within this state, who
shs.is by win give and bequeath to 8
nonresident alien relative such rea,
estate or any part thereof, that sale
alien devisee shall have two years after
the death Of the testator to sell ana dis
pose of such estate SO devised to such
alien relative.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Adyerse to "Details.

81 shall expect you," said the justice to
the colored culprit, ''to tell the whole
TRUTH
'sDe whole truth, suh?n
eyes"
"Jedge, jes gimme six months!n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
A Weighty Reacen.

Mamma, wish you'd get me some long
crousers!"
'sWhat for2"
'sIt's SO muddy. you bnow-Pd like to
roll 'em up"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Nv doctor said 1 would die, but Piso's
Cure for Consumption cured me. Amos
Kelner, Cherry Valley, His, Nov %, %
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Roman Catholics are scarcer in Sweden
than in any other country. Out of total
popularity of 4, ia, 400, only S10 are of that
faith
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Feeling Active.

s'Any sign of spring up your way9'
swell, Yesterday ! saw man turn a
back sonersault getting off an electric car
before it stoppedo
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act WIS passed reducing the rate
If Interest allowed where a mortgage
Is foreclosed and the party redeams
from the sale Of the mortgage This is
to make the law in this respect cor
respond to the general reduction of in
terest to per cent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24


S1,003.79 was appropriated to Scott coun.
ty to reimburse the county for send.ns
persons to the insane hospital who had no
defined place of residence
on NJ 3. Raymond, reporter of the
supreme court, received an appropriation
Of 500, back salary.
The sum of $4,000 was appropriated to
reimburse the people of the state ,wflo
Of Iowa at the worlds exposition i'll New
Orleans in 1875. The disbursement Of
the fund is to be by the executive council
The, sum of $500 was appropriated to
supreme court for bringing. the reports
of the supreme court up to date and per-
forming other labor not strictly required
of him to be performed.
A bill appropriating SIS to pay C. A.
West for three days service as mail
carrier after the adjournment Of the
Twenty-ffth general assembly.
A bill appropriating $4,000 for the
purchase of new books for the state
library to be borrowed by various So
cieties over the state when asked for,
the value of the books to be deposited
when taken out and the loans to be
regulate ted by library trustees
An act appropriating $1,000 for the
Iowa Agricultural society for 1895. and
providing for the annual appointment
by the state executive council Of q
finance committee of three to audit
bills and report to the governor. The
committee shall be known as the
finance committee.
An act appropriating $500 yearly for
two years for the support Of the Iowa
Weather and Crop service.
An act appropriating $4,000 to enlarge
the cell capacity and yard of the peni-
Tertiary at Fort Madison.
State and judicial officers, state e1-
penses and other bills general appro-
prfation bid for two years s2,S00,0oo
The sum of $50 was appropriated to
pay the expense of the Shiloh Battle.
field commission appropriated by the
governor of the state to locate and
mark the position held by Iowa regi-
ments at the battle of Shiloh. The COM
mission is composed of Colonel G. L.
Godfrey and others
An act appropriating. s276 to defray
the expenses of the inaugural ceremc.
MES of Governor Drake.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

What makes you 50 sure that your Eus-
band loves you as much as eyer2''
Because l never feel called upon to ask
him -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act providing that in case Of statu,
tory denial of claims filed against es.
tates of deeedents that the burden OF
proving the claim is unpaid shall moi
be placed upon the party filing the claim
against the estate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Hegeman's Camphor Ice with GIycerine.
The original and only genuine Cures Chapped HANDS
md Face Cold Sorcs &C. c. c. Clark Co., N. Haven Ct
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Cuba has coast line of 1900 miles and
200 ports.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Half Of the coffee crop Of the world is
grown in Brazil.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

FiTS.-All Fitssropped fec by DR.. = Inc s Great
Nerve 4 storer, NotiisAfter the first days use
Marvellous Treatise and So trial bot tie fires -
kj5cases. send to Dr.. Kline 81 AfchSt Phila, "a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Nv Telling IT.

Badun-Why do you call me liar7
Hothead-So as to set you good exam
ole in the way of telling the truth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
ONE VETO.

Governor IHake vetoed the bill which
was intended to give Burlington q
board of park commissioners, on ac-
count of Its unconstitutionality.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

The more one uses Parker's Ginger Tonic
the more its good qualities revealed in dis
colds. indigestion pains and every kind OF weak IS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act authorizing cities under spe-
rial charters to use parks, public
yqiares or plats of ground for free pub
lie library purposes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Walking would often be a pleasure
IRE it not for the co ms. These pests easily 70
owed with Hindercorns. l5c Mt druggists
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An ostrich can simultaneously see objects
before and behind him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

The film of a soap bubble is the $500, o0oth
of an inch in thickness.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act giving mayors when acting as
justices Of the peace the same fees as
the justice receives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

The finest tomb of Great Britain is I'm.
doubtedly that of the Duke of Hamilton, in
the grounds of the DUKES seat 1t cost
over 81 600 600
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

The shelves in the British Museum contain
thirty-nine miles Of books.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act exempting crematories from
taxation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act providing that in counties
with two equity seats there shall be a
commission of insanity at each.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
Homes seekers
Excursions

Excursions
.=Ex=aszzsslsrs<zHz=zxz
April Z, April 2l, Mays.
To the South and West
Arizona, Arkansas, Texas,
NEBRAsK; Kansas, etc.
Call at the local ticket
Office end get full informa-
ton about rates, stop-over
privileges, rettlrn limits,
and territory TO which r6-
an dnction viii apply. Or,
nil better still, write TO
s4i j. FRANCIS, G. T, A., Bur-
mi lington Route, On "A ha,
s;I Neb.
P. S, The crop of 1895 i
going to be the biggest
Nebraska ever had. No
question about it. Not IN
ten years have conditions
been so favorable, Better
figure on getting hold OF a
good quarter section befora
prices advance,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

If the Baby is Cutting Teeth.
Be sure and use that old and we'll tried remedy MRS
WINsLow's SOOTHING SYnUP for Children Teething.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

Four miles of spiders thread would
only weigh one grain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act to apportion the state into
representative districts and declare the
tatto of representation. The ratio is
sne representative for $4,000 population.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act providing for transfer OF stock
when uSeuss collateral security.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
TIE sOLDIERs' MONUMENT.

The final action of both branches OF
the general assembly in regard to the
soldiers monument Is embodied in the
following joint resolution: First. That
the commission be directed not to place
upon the monument any medallion
portrait of any person living or dead
or such special recognition as exalts
one soldier above another of equal or
more deserving record. Second. That
the commission be directed to have in
scribed upon the monument the name
of each regiment and organization, tho
number of men enlisted and the date OF
It's muster and discharge. This is all
the action that was taken In regard to
the monument by the Twenty-sixth
general assembly and it means that thu
medallions already prepared must be
omitted from the monument.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

"A Cup of Parks Tea at night moves
the bowels in the morning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act changing the statute relating to
meeting of township trustees to settle
with road supervisors to make it read,
November" instead of October"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act to compel persons having in
fants in charge to notify = health officer
Within six hours of the discovery of red
ness, swelling or inflammation of the
eyes CT such infant. under penalties Of
fines from $25 to $780,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act to tax bicycles the same aa
other personal property.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act providing penalties up to ten
fears imprisonment for assisting a
PRISONER to escape from custody wheth
fr held on a warrant or not.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

A bill authorizing counties, cities and
towns and other municipal corporations
to take and hold property by gift and
bequest, and providing for the manage
n1ent of the same by three trustees.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
The One Condition

The One Condition.
Samos-Smile and the world smiles with
you
Brimley-Yes if you've got the price
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act enabling cities of the second
class and incorporated towns to levy
taxes for sewers or tile drains, when
property owners petition therefor the
TAX to be only against the property of
those benefted--so that If residents Of
one side of, a street or alley petition
for @ sewer and have 1t laid. they have
TO pay all the assessment for it and the
people on the other side can't use it,
An act to require hogs that have died
of disease to be burned or buried three
feet below the ground.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act requiring fences of Usage
hedge unless the same Is used as a
windbreak to be trimmed within five
feet Of the ground at least once every
two years, also requiring the brush and
limbs to be burned or removed. 1t Is
made the duty Of the road supervisor
to see to the enforcement Of the law
When the owner of the land does not
trim the hedge the road supervisors is
authorized to do it and the same is
taxed to the land the same as other
taxes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24

An act to prohibit the sale and use OF
impure oils In coal mines and provid,
ing penalties for violations thereof.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1896-04-24
AN act aurrrJt1zmg county attorneys
to be furnished fuel and stationary tho
same as other county officers.

An act to pay for the mileage Of the
committees appointed to visit the state
institutions.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-11-20
Corunna..

In the case of Wilcox VS.. Corunna, in
the shoe factory matter, which was recently
heard by Judge Hendricks, has been or
dered back to Judge Smith, for re.hear-
ing, the Wayne county savings bank hav-
ing been permitted to enter its appearance
and file the answer.
Knight & Collins, our young hustling
attorneys are deservedly very happy over
the fact that they won the case of Rolfe VS..
Burnham, Stoepel & Co., in the supreme
court Knight q Collins were attorneys
for plaintiff Rolfe, who won the case in the
lower court and was appealed by defen-
dants. Plaintiff RECEIVERS costs in both
courts.
Corunna Chapter of the order of the
Eastern Star, was organized in this city last
Friday, with 81 charter members: The fol-
lowing officers were elected, viz: Worthy
matron, Mrs. Mary q. Smith; worthy pa
tron, Mrs. w. A. Rosenkrans; associate
matron, Mrs. Frank II. Pettibone; secretary,
Mrs. Flora Augsburg; treasurer, Mrs. Gin
dona Jacobs.