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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
WEBSTER DAVIS IN OHIO
Makes Hit - Orator OF tho Day Ut
stonhen villa'a C0ntenniAl.


steubenville's Centennial.
SrEuBENv1L1E. Ohio, Aug. 30.-A
century ago to-day the first sale OF
town lots took place in this city. To-
day Steubenville celebrated. Never
before in her history was there such
crowd of strangers within her gates
Competent Judges estimated the crowd
at 60, 900 people Webster Davis, assist
ant secretary of the interior, was the
ora tor of the day. When the centen-
NAL committee went to Washington
some time ago to secure a speaker,
President Mckinley said to them, II
regard Mr.. Davis rs one of the finest
orators in the United States" The
thousands who heard his address to-
day will give the same testimony.
Never was such speech heard in this
valley before At times strong men
were weeping and again cheering lus-
tily Us he paid glowing tribute to
Steubenvi.le's most distinguished son,
Edwin NJ. Stanton, the great war Sec
rotary, and when he spoke Of Presi-
dent William Mckinley as another son
of jefferson county, the cheering was
SO great that he could not proceed for
some time. At the conclusion of his
address, the vast audience arose and
checrcd him to the echo, while many
climbed over the seats and upon the
platform to shake him by the hand,
and it was impossible for some
time to proceed with the other speeches
on the program. Among those who
climbed the platform was General
Daniel T.. Siclles, the battle SCARED
hero of Gettysburg. He was sitting
in a carriage, and when Mr.. Davis
finished he seized his crutches, and,
with the aid of General Arson G.
McCoo!z, was soon on the platform.
Selling the orator by both hands, he
said, "Thats the greatest oratorical
effort l ever heard in all my life. ]
want you to send me that speech"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
IOWA
HUNDREDS ARE DEAD.
Landslides and Floods DO Great Damage
In Parts Of japan.

Landslities and Floods DO Great Damage
In Parts of japan.
VICTORIA, B. G., Sept. 1.-The steamer
Empress of China has arrived with
oriental advices to August 10 as fol-
lows: BY floods in the prefecture OF
Japan over 100 houses were destroyed
and five or six lives lost in the Nish-
ina district. All bridges on the
Oshima railroad line in Higshi Kubiki
district were broken down by floods
and roads were also damaged in many
places. Over forty houses and twenty
godowns were swept away by tho
water and twenty-four lives lost in the
village of Matsugaski, Sado district.
BY the swelling of the Agauo river
300 houses in Sanjo Machi and zoe
houses in the village of Ichinikidc
were submergeI /. At Izimukaias, one
shrine and two godowns or temples
and half a score of dwellings were
crushed by landslides from mountains
and five lives were lost. A dispatch
from Naoetsu says the houses flooded
numbered 1000 and the killed and
wounded 800, while 600 persons were
saved from drowning
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
BENTON COUNTY GETS NoVAK
Alleged Murderer Of Walford Turned
Over Mt VintOn.

Alleged Murderer Of Walford turned
Over at Vinton.
VlNToN, Sept. 2.-Frank A. Novak'
the Walford murderer, has been turn
ed over to Benton county officials.
There is no excitement or anticipation
of trouble. A crowd of perhaps a
hundred persons met the train' but
Novak. who was in IRONS, was at once
hustled into a hack and driven to the
county Jail, where he is now confined
in the steel cage. He refuses to talk
other than to say that when the proper
time arrives he will explain all and
prove his innocence. Novak's return
to Iowa has cost more than $4,000.
but staring him in the face are terri
BILE charges. While the evidence is
purely circumstantial, no stronger
chain was ever woven. The taking
out of the life and accident policies;
the burning of the store building; the
death of Edward Murray; the flight
to far away Alaska under an assumed
name, all must be explained before
the innocence of Frank A. Novak can
he halieve6
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
A Hopeful View.

LONDON, August 3l.-The Times, in
an editorial article on the wheat ques-
tion, expresses the opinion that the
era of better prices is coming, the long
period of depression caused by the
constant addition of the acreage to
wheat rendered possible by the extern
sion of railways into new countries
and the enormous increase in tonnage
of steamships having come to an end
for the present. The area of accessible
virgin soil is much reduced, the article
says. and until the railways in
Argentina and other wheat countries
shall have been extended a pause in
the increase of production may be
anticipated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
THE WESTERN CROPS.
Tho Burlington's Estimate of tho Food


Tho Burlingtons Estimate OF the fooo
Product.
CHICAGO, August al.-The Corn belt'
a paper issued by the Chicago, Burl-
ington e. Quincy railroad, publishes its
September crop report, which contains
the following: The actual facts so
far as Nebraska is concerned warrant
the assertion that the heretofore esti'
mated wheat product of 4o,ooo,ooo
bushels for the state is, if anything,
too high. The average OF ZIG reports
received show yield of ea.el bushels
per acre. A conservative estimate
based on the information we have re-
ceived. places the probable acreage at
1,564,4os. Our estimates on other
yields are: Corn 3Oo,000,0Oo; hay, s.
OOO, 900 tons; oats, $4,000. 900; rye, co.
100000; potatoes, 11,3S3,oOo bushels.
The estimated yield of corn per acre
in Iowa is IS bushels. Half the crop
it is estimated will be fed to cattle,
sheep and hogs. The average yield
per acre for barley is 20 bushels: rye
II; oats, "a. Only eight out of 100 re-
ports say the quality of grain is poor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
LABOR CONFERENCE ACTS.
Adopts Resolutions Denouncing Federa
judiciary.

Adopts Resolutions Denouncing Federal
judiciary.
ST.. Louis, September 1.-The con-
ference of the labor leaders of the
country. which has been in session two
days, was productive Of several sensa-
tional speeches and many resolutions,
yet no decisive action was taken in
the principal matter for which the
gathering was summoned, the abolish
ment of government by injunction.
The convention which had been an
nounced as the last one of its kind to
be held. while adjourning sine die,
has merely postponed action on the
matters before it for three weeks, as
call for a similar conference to be
held in Chicago, Monday, September
81, was issued. Resolutions denounc-
ing government by injunction and
calling for aid for the striking miners
were adopted. A resolution was also
adopted requesting President McKin-
ley to call an extra session of congress
for the purpose of defining the author
ity of judges in the matter of injunc-
tions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
GOV. DRAKE IMPROVED.
Returns to Ccnterville From EXCELSIOR
Springs.

Returns to Ccnterville From Excelsior
Springs.
CENTERvJLLE. Sept. 1.-Gov 4. M.
Drake has returned from Excelsior
Springs. His three weeks stay at the
famous resort for sick people has added
considerable improvement to his con-
dition. He looks and feels better than
at any time during the six weeks that
have interviewed since his accident at
the capitol, but he is yet a long way
from full recovery. He is weak and
nervous as IL result of q long confine-
ment and his injured leg and hip will
not allow any weight to be 'placed
upon them. The injury sustained in
his fall is about healed up, but his
limb is still stiff and sore. The gov
errors diabetic troubles are still q
source Of annoyance and fear, but on
the whole he considers there has been
considcra BILE improvement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
EXPORTS LARGEST in HISTORY

August Broke the Record-Year So Far
Shows an Increase.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-The figures
Of the exports of August from the
United States shows an increase over
the corresponding month last year of
about 81, 100000. The domestic eX-
ports in July were $50, 7:5,77o. The
exports for the first seven months of
the calendar year were S539,943, s79,
against $500, 572, COS for the first seven
mon tbs of last year. The exports in
agricultural products show slight
decrease during the period, while those
Of manufactured products increased.
The exports Of gold for July were
S., 462, $50, against $11,o31, 43s for July
1896, and the first seven months of this
year, S3O,59o, OF. against $54, 1922, 94s
for the corresponding period last year.
The exports of silver for the first
seven months of 1897 were $50, $50, 204,
against $50, O35, $50 last year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
WAR IN INDIA GROWS.
Over 40 600 Natives Now In the Field
Against England.

Over 40 900 Natives Now In the Field
Against England.
SIMLA, India, Sept 3.-turther
tribal defections are reported to have
taken place. The leaders of the Sham
ozais and Silarzais have Joined the
native army with their followers. and
there are now 10000 tribesmen in
Khyber Pass ready to resist the
British. The Ahkoond of Swat is a
disciple of the Mad Mollah. He has
previously opposed the British and is
now melting the Swatis to hostility.
Confidential military reports received
here say that the Ecloochee militia
are untrustworthy and there is urgent
need Of. reliable troops in place OF
them. The town of Garzabund, in
BeloochistaD, has been sacked by the
rebellious tribesmen, and the native
garrison and number Of travellers
were murdered and robbed. The
tribesmcn are being pursued by British
cavalry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
GAIN FOR THE REBELS.

Revolving Tribesmen In India Capture
the Kohat Pass.
LONDON, Sept. Conditions are be-
coming more grave on the Afghan
frontier, the news indicating that the
Afridis are in possession of the Kohat
pass. With this route. through the
hills closed. it will be almost impos-
sible to send punitive force against
the rebellious tribesmen, the Khyber
pass being already blocked against
English troops. A dispatch from
Peshawur says Colonel Gordon, with a
column of troops, is on the march to
force the Kohat pass, and news of
desperate fighting is expected any
moment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Powers Dfsagree,

CoNsrANTINopLE, August 3l.-Lord
Salisbury's proposal for JOINT guar
antee of the indemnity to be paid to
Turkey by Greece has fallen through
owing to Russia's reticence and Ger.
many's jealousy.
ATHENS, August 31.-The govern
ment has replied to the request of the
powers for a statement of the revenue
which it will be able to sign as a
guarantee for an indemnity. The
government offers to set apart revenues
amounting to 100000 drachmas
yearly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Nicaragua On a Gold Basis.

MANAeUA, Nicaragua, Sept IA
meeting of merchants, which was
largely attended, was held here. Res
olutions were adopted deploring the
present financial condition of Mica
ragua and petitioning the government t
to place the country on a gold basis,
estimating the present paper dollar or
silver dollar at 30 cents, gold; asking
the issuance of gold certificates in
their places and at this valuation, and
requesting the government to export
and sell the present silver coinage Of
Nicaragua.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Traffic Grows Enormously.

CHICAGO, Sept. :.-Reports from the
office Of the railroad and warehouse
commission of Illinois for last week,
show large increase in traffic over
the corresponding week of last year.
The net increase in the amount of
grain handled at Chicago during the
week was 1901, Ola bushels and at St
Louis 50, 100
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
One Killed, Seventeen Hurt,

SYRACUSE, N. Y, Sept. 3.-The New
York vestibulcd limited on the Del.
aware, Laclawanna & Western jumped
the track at Blodgett's Mills and
plunged through the station buildings.
The locomotive, baggage car and two
coaches went entirely through the
structure. A relief train left for
CORTLAND, wrecking train starting
from Syracuse. Mrs. j. H. McQuillan,
Of Philadelphia, was killed, and
seventeen other passengers were
injured, none fatally. The accident
was due to 4 broken rail-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Killed BY . Train.

Iowa FALLS, Sept. IAN unknown
man was Instantly killed in the
Burlington yards, being struck by a
south bound passenger train. He had
applied for and been given work on
the section at noon. In company with
gang of men he was at work when
the train approached and was warned
to step of the track, but did not heed
the warning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Independence Jail Delivery

INDEPENDENCE, Sept. -Four per-
sons broke Jail during the night, four
of the number being recaptured. They
broke an entrance through the cell
ceiling to the loft above, which com.
municated with the residence portion.
The noise as they passed through the
halls resulted in their capture. Hen
ry Meyers, a tramp, charged with
burglary at Stanley, made good his
escape,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
BIG EXPORTS.
Amounted to s1O,243,3s1 at Baltimore
in August.

Amounted to s1O,243,3s1 at Baltimore
in August.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 2.-August was
the banner month in the history of
Port Baltimore, as far as exports are
concerned. The value amounted to
the enormous sum of $1O.243, 391, fig
ures never before reached. OF the ex-
ports, grain formed the largest part,
aggregating 9,aso,s6o bushels, and
breaks the record of the port for ship
ments of this character. The ship
ments are made up as follows: 5,475-,
sG1 bushels of wheat, 1875. 7763 bushels
of corn, 1O3, SOC bushels of rye, 600, OeO
bushels of oats. There were forty
seven full cargoes of grain. Among
these the Knight Bachelor took to Ant
werp 3e6,e9 bushels, the largest car
go of cereals that ever left an Ameri.
can port in one ship.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
WAS WALTERS KILLED.?
Wlntcrset Jury Passes on the Death OF an
Old Settler.

Wlntcrset Jury Passes on the Death OF an
Old Settler.
W1NrERsET, September 1.-The cor
oner's jury, sitting on the case OF Mr..
Walters, an old resident. who was
found dead in the woods, returned a
verdict of murder. Mr.. Walters went
to the woods on the afternoon pre-
vious to the day on which the body
was found, ostensibly to gather plums
When his body was found, following
a search, it was thought at first he had
died from heart disease, but contus-
ion on one side of his head was dis
covered and footprints lealing away
from the body were found.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Onicer Warnock Exoneratetl.

BELLE PLANE, Sept. 1.-The coroner's
jury Investigating the killing of Charles
Liddle, who was shot by Marshal
Charles Warnock while resisting arrest,
returned verdict finding the marshal
was blameless and that he was justified
in shooting in order to defend himself
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
COL. HENDERsON's WOUND.

Another Alnputation Of His Leg, Which
Is Cut on at the Knee.
DUBUQUE, August 30.-Congressman
d. B. Henderson has undergone
another amputation of his leg. The
amputation was made at the knee
joint and was entirely successful.
After the operation all the attending
surgeons expressed satisfaction over
its success and all were confident that
the trouble of long standing is now at
an end
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
italian Strike Troubles.

ROME, August 3O.-The discomfort
existing among the agricultural
laborcrs in central Italy has caused a
second great strike for higher wages.
Eight hundred strikers made an attack
upon the police of Kieti town forty
two miles from Rome, and it was
found necessary to call out the mill.
tary, who were ordered to fire at the
mob. which they did, wounding sew
eraj of the strikers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Drowned in His Sleep.

MuscATINE, Sept. 3.-While the
steamer w. j. Young, Jr, was at New
Boston an unknown man, who took
passage at Oquawka, was drowned.
He seemed to rise suddenly from a
sleep, and losing his balance, fell over
board into the river. Efforts were
made to rescue him, but before the
boat could reach him he sank down to
doath
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
GERMANY After France.

BERLIN, Sept st is asserted upon
reliable authority that the German
government will demand from France
an explanation of the dispatch sent
by NJ. Meline, the French ambassa.
dor, in reply to the message of con.
graduation Of the Alsace- Lorraine So
ciety upon the recent signing of the
Franco-Russian alliance, in which dis.
patch NJ. Meline expressed the hope
of reunion of Alsace- Lorraine with the
french Republic.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
GOLD ON LAKE SUPERIOR.

Rich Quartz Discovered at Michipicoten
Paying $1,000 Per Ton.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, August
3l.-Excitement is running high over
a recent gold discovery near Mich
ipicoten, on the north shore Of Lake
Superior, which has just been made
public. The find is a wonderfully
rich one, assays showing from 500 to
81, 900 per ton. the samples being taken
at random from the surface. The sale
of a portion of the claim is now on the
tapis, the owners having been offered
500, 900 by Montreal capitalists for it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
American Minister Arrives.

SAN SEBASTIAN, Sept. e.-Stewart L.
Woodford, the United States minister
to Spain, has arrived in San Sebastian.
Extra precautions have been taken by
the authorities 70 prevent any hostile
demonstration being made, but these
apparently were unnecessary, as the
behavior of the crowd that had gather
ed to witness the minister's arrival
was perfectly Satisfactory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Palmer Nominated.

WINFIELD, Sept. 2.--The dead
lock in the senatorial convention OF
the Tenth district was broke on the
6.O21st ballot, w. F. Kopp withdraw
ing and the convention renominating
COL ID, j. Palmer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
ANDREWS RESIGNATION.
University Corporation Wants Him to
withdraw 1t.


withdraw 1t.
PROVIDENCE, r. l., Sept 3.-Thc cor
poration of Brown University voted,
after long meeting to request Presi-
dent Andrews TO withdraw his resigna-
lion as president of that institution.
The request was embodied in resolu-.
ton expressing deep regret that it
was rendered. The vote on the sub
ject was practically unanimous and
taken after reports had been made by
nearly all the members of the corpor-
alton. In addition to this, the now
famous protest of twenty-five of the
faculty of Brown and number of pc
titions including one from college
professors and public men, asking for
the retention of President Andrews
were also presented and considered.
The last named petition declared "that
the influence of American universities
and the interest of free thought and
free speech under a just sense of &C
countability would be prompted by ac-
ton on the part of the corporation that
might naturally lead to the withdraw
al of the resignation of President An
drews." A letter to the corporation
from President Andrews was read, ex-
planning his views on the silver ques-
ton and stating the position he had
taken in reference to the request of
the committee that was appointed last
June to confer with him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
HOhen1Ohe Goes Out,

LONDON, Sept. 1.-The Mails Berlin
correspondent says it is stated it has
been practically settled that Prince
Hohenlohe, the imperial chancellor,
will retire in October.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Immigration Falls on.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The treasury
department has prepared the figures
showing the immigration for the
month of August into the United
States were 14,774, against 2l,471 last
r. 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
SEVEN ARE DEAD.

And Seven More Injured In a Building
Collapse.
GENEvA, Switzerland, sept. "a
dispatch from Montreux says: An as
vlum for the insane in course of cree
ton collapsed, burying number OF
workmen. Seven are dead and seven
seriously wounded have been recover
ed so far.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Seth Low 10 No,ninstea.

Prof Seth Low 10 Nominsted.
New York, Sept e.-The committee
OF the Citizens Union has nominated
Seth Low for mayor Of Greater New
Il York
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
LUETGERT's TRIAL is BEGUN,
Chicago Sausage Maker Accused Of Wife
Murder.

CHICAGO, August 31.-The jury in
the case of A. L. Luetgert, the sausage
maker charged with having murdered
his wife and destroyed her body in one
of his soap tanks, having been COM
pleted, the trial has begun in earnest
Popular interest in the case is very
great and the court room is crowded
daily.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Russian Compulsory Education.

Russian Compulsory Educat1oh'
ST.. PETERSBURG, Sept. "a special
commission will meet shortly to discuss
the introduction of universal compul'
sorry education in Russia.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN.
Tidal Wave Rolls Up the Rivers, Causing
Great Destruction.


TACOMA, WASH, August 81. Oriental
advices state that a great earthquake
occurred in Japan August $. 1t lasted
eight minutes and was followed by a
tidal wave which swept up the rivers
flowing into the sea and caused great
destruction. Up to August 10 it was
known in Yokohama that over 5000
houses were inundated or washed
away. Between 200 and 300 people
are known to have been drowned and
seriously injured. 1t was reported
from Hosoku that the coal mines there
were flooded by the overlooking river,
drowning over 100 miners.
LUETGERT'S TRIAL is BEGUN,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03
Madam Borda Going Crazy.

MoNrEvIDEo, Sept. lit is, feared
The widow Of President Borda will
become insane as a result of her grief
caused by her husbands assassination.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-09-03

Four thousand thieves were arrest.
I'd in Paris during the past twelve
months. and among them were prin-
cess, duchess, and d countess.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-05-25
Prjtchard Morgan, NJ. p.

Among the through passengers on
the Peru yesterday was Mr. Pritchard
Morgan, M. P, who is accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Morgan his pri-
vate secretary, a. G. Edmonds; his
physician, DR.. Power; a valet and a
maid to Miss Morgan, complete the
number. Mr.. Morgan has been on a
reemonths' trip through the Orient,
and is just now returning to his home
in North Wales. He has been a mem
Der of Parliament for 10 years, during
which time he has devoted himself to
the improvement of the mining laws
of the country. He is recognized as be-
ing the leading mining authority in
Parliament, and his chief work has
been the reduction of the Government
royalty on gold mines, and so enabling
the industry to be proceeded with in
satisfactory way.