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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
IOWA CONDENSED.

Farm loans wanted by Equitable
Life Insurance Co., of Des Moines.
It's the best company in which to
insure your life.
Finer clothing and lower prices than
you'll II find at the home stores We
pay express on mail orders. Write for
our descriptive book. The Utica
clothiers, Des Moines, la.
The Harrah & Stewart Mfg. Co., of
Des Moines, Ia. have solved the
problem of making strictly high.
grade, up.to-da,e bicycle for nominal
price, and the wheels they now have
on the market are unexcellcd in every
respect. See them.
At special election, by vote OF
nearly three to one, the citizens of Des
Moines declared in favor OF the cstab-
lshmcnt of a municipal lighting plant,
and the acceptance of the proposition
of the McCaskcy and Holcomb COM
pany. The victory for municipal
ownership was complete and absolute
and the defeat of the light monopolies
an Overwhelming one. In every pre-.
cipct in the city, in spite of all that
could be accomplished by the free use
OF Doodle aud the employment of all
the arts that corrupt, municipal own.
crship carried the day by decisive
vote The total vote was 5.lOO, OF
which the proposition received 3,76s.
The railroad employees Of the state
are making preliminary organization
for the fall campaign, in order tc
assist in electing men to the legislature
who will favor the enactment into law
during the session of the Twenty.
seventh general assembly of the
Temple amendment, or similar act
cmbodying its principles. Information
comes from Mason City that the club
there has over 700 members, and it is
known that clubs are being formed a,
Clinton. Dubuque, Iowa Falls
Waterloo, Boone, Council Bluffs, and
in other towns where railroad mer
reside in considerable numbers. The
leaders say thattley will act in non
partisan manner. A fund will be
raised to pay the expenses OF speakers
who will 60 into the yarions district.
TO help elect the friends Of the Temple
amendment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

The South Australian farmers, who
hold nearly all the wheat Of South
Australian growth, feel very confident
ss to the future, because the quantity
Of wheat cleaned up was not as much
as the size Of the heaps led them to
expect, and their statements quite con-
Arm the figures that the yield Of the
harvest will be 100000 bushels less
than requirements. Consequently this
quantity. which means 1880 tons, will
have to be imported ito supply
the necessities Of our own colony, and,
that being the case. II is not likely
that we shall see lower prices for
some time to come"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
THE NEWS IN IOWA
AN HONEST MAN.
senator Lehfeldt Returns His Salary to
the State Treasurer.

senator Lehfeldt Returns His Salary to
the State Treasurer.
Dies MONIES, May l0.--Hon. Ru-
dolph Lehfeldt, of Denison, who has
represented the senatorial district
composed OF Crawford, Harrison and
Winona counties for the past four
wears, has returned the salary for the
extra session ;of the Legislature and
has refunded it to the state. The sum
returned is $67s, the amount paid to
members OF the legislature for their
labors in revising the code. Senator
Lehfeldt, in returning the money to
the state said that he had been unable
to be present at all of the sessions OF
extra session, and for that reason did
not feel that he could take the salary.
Such an action is unprecedented, and
Senator Lehfeldt's name will go down
in history for ages to come.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Cubans Have Four War ShiUs.

New YORK, May 2l.--Behind the
movement for the passage of the
Cuban belligcrency resolution is a
solemn pledge made by the Cuban
junta to its most active supporters in
congress that four effective men-of-
war. flying the Cuban flag, arc only
awaiting this recognition to take to
the sea. These vessels, it is declared.
will he obtained in England, and it is
asserted that arrangements have
already been perfected by which they
will be manned, thoroughly equipped,
and be ready to sail the very day the
belliscrency of the Cubaus is
RECOGNIZED,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

WAsBINeToS, May 20.-Nothing in
the shape of a report has vet been re-
ceived here from Mr.. Calhoun, the
special counsel for the government in
the investigation of the Ruiz case in
Havana, and nothing from Consul
General Lee beyond brief notice of
the release and departure from the
island of a naturalized American cit.
izen has come to the department.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
500 To Any Man.
WILL PAY 500 FOR ANY CASE
OF Weakness In Men They Treat and
Enll to Cure.

~ "c"hucss su A'aVh A"ey AAc"0 ~o~
Fail to Cure.
An Omaha Company places for the first
time before the public a MAGICAL TREAT
MINT for the cure of Lost Vitality, Nervous
and Sexual Weakness, and Restoration OF
Life Force il old and young men. No
WORKOUT French remedy; contains no
Phosphorus or other harmful drugs. 1t Is
\ WONDERFUL TREArMESr-magica in its
sFects-positive in its cure. All readers,
who are suffering from weakness that
blights their life, causing that mental aud
physical suffering peculiar to Lost Man
hood. should write to the ST ATE MEDICAL
COMPANY, Omaha, Neb.. and they will
send you absolutely FREE, a valuable
paper on these diseases, aud positive proofs
Of their truly MAGICAL TREATMENT. Thous'
ands Of men, who have lost all hope of a
cure, are being restored by them to per-
feet condition.
This MAGICAL TREATMENT may be taken
at home under their directions, or they will
pay railroad fare and hotel bills to all who
prefer to go there for treatment, If they
fail to cure They are perfectly reliable;
have no Free Prescriptions, Free Cure,
Free Sample. or G.. O. u. fake. They have
s250,0oO capital, and guarantee to cure
every case they treat or refund every dol
lar: or their charges may be deposited in
bank to be paid to them when a cure il
efYected Write fhonn fsJor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
A Senate Secretary Sentenced.

HELENA, Mont, May 16.-Secrctary
of the Senate John Bloor was con.
victcd by jury of having secreted the
''salary bill'' to prevent its passage
the last night of the session, and the
punishment was fixed at one years
imprisonment. He was denied further
bail and is now in Jail. The bill in
question passed both houses the last
day, but was never signed by the
speaker of the house. 1t would have
cut down the salaries of the county
officers and the number and salaries
of deputies 80 per cent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Civil Service Law Abrokated

ALBANY, n. Y, May l7.-Governor
Black has signed the civil service bill
prepared under his direction late in
the legislative session. 1t is claimed
by members of the Civil Service
Reform Association that the bill
practically abrogates the civil service
laws. In a memorandum attached to
the bill. Governor Black says that he
was reluctant to disagree with the
conclusions of the many wise and fair
minded men who opposed the measure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

"Owney.' the famous dog traveller,
has at last turned his toes to the dali
sizes. After accompanying postal clerks
on nearly every railroad line in this
country, and after making tour of
Japan and losing an ear in a fight in
Hong Kong, he became cross in Cleye-
land the other day and tried to eat a
railway mail clerk. It was then that
a bullet from a cops pistol ended the
earthly career Of poor dog that had
wearied Of good thing" As with
the favored dog, go it is with man. No
matter how easy the life, he will somc-
times become a little cross and tired.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
$4,000 IOWA FIRE.

Town of Calumet Almost Totally De-
stroycd by a bad Blaze.
CHEROKEE, May :o.-The town OF
Calumet, seventeen miles northwest
of here, was almost totally destroyed
bv fire. All of the business portion OF
north side of the main street was
wiped out before the fire could be
checked. The fire broke out in
hardware store and it is thought to be
of incendiary origin. The loss will
reach the neighborhood of $4,000
There was very little insurance on the
stock, as they were mostly frame
structures.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

tits the opinion OF many that Russia
ie at the bottom Of the trouble between
Turkey and Greece. Russia has her
weather eye on Turkey. Agents of the
car are said to have provoked the mas
sacrcs of the Armcnians-merely for ct
feet, Russia don't pretend to want the
entire earth, but she does want Turkey.
Watch her try to gobble it-when tho
time comes. .g.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Suicide Of n Life Convict.

AyAMosA, May 1s.-Daniel Evans.
tive husband Of Amelia Evans, who
was pardoncd on the 18th, committed
suicide by taking morphine. He was
sentenced to the prison for life for
being the instigator of the crime cont
mittcd by his wife, the shooting of a
man. His wife is almost gone with
consumption. and the thought was
more than lie could stand. He is the
father OF Il nice little boy, born in the
prison. His folks will take the body
home for burial.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Bucket shop Managers Indicted.

MASON CITY. May 19.-The grand
jury Of Ccrro Gordo county has re-
turned indictments against H. Fran
cisco. W. K Helming. 0. X. Stratton.
Thos. Gibson and W. F. Chandler, the
four latter being officers of the Equit-
able Produce and Stock Exchange of
Chicago, the. former being the. local
manager The indictments were Sc
cured through the efforts of agents OF
the Civic Federation of Chicago
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
THE GREAT DOLLAR DAILY.

rhe Dcs Moines Daily News EnMrSe"
DIES MONIES. May ls.-lhe lies
Moincs Daily News, now ofrered &c
farmers for 81 a wear, has enlarged its
Friday and Saturday issues to eight
pages The News is the only first
class daily in the world for VI year
and its success is wonderful. Its cir
culation is double that OF any other
daily in Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
COmpanIes Must PAY.

BELLE PLANE, May 2O.-The SUI
preme court has affirmed the district
courts finding for the plaintiff in the
case of I. F. GreenIee VS.. the Iowa
s tate Insurance Company. The case
is one of twenty suits against fifteen
insurance companies as result OF the
fire in Belle PLANE in 1894 which de-
stroyed cighty-two business houses.
The companies refused to pay because
property owners commenced to re-
build before the time limit in the pol
icies had expired. The amount in
yolvcd in all the suits is about $50. 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
New Railroad Laws In New York.

ALBANY, May Ex-Governor Black
has signed the so-ealled anti-scalpers'
bill. Itabsolutely| prohibits the sell
ing of railroad and steamboat tickets
in New York EXCEPT by agents author
lied to make such BALES, and then they
shall sell tickets only III the towns
where their wri BEN authority gives
them permission make sales.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Killed Over Politics.

PISEvlLLE, KY, May l9.-Pcrry
Scott and man named Cornctt were
shot to death in four-handed shoot
ing affair in Leslie county, where a
primary election was being held. Bud
Wilson and Il son of Cornett were
badly wounded. The Cornetts were
prominent people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
lie Was a Fake.

Dies MONIES, May cot now turns
out that Dbarmapala, the alleged
Buddhis, priest who was in the city a
few weeks ago. and while here spoke
before the house of representatives on
behalf of the famine sufferers of India.
is a fakir, who has absolutely no
authority to represent the people Of
that country
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
sugar Broker Chapman in Jail.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-Elverton r.
Chapman. under sentence for contempt
for refusing to answer the senate
committees questions in the sugar
investigation, was taken to the district
Jail in a private carriage, and will
remain there for twenty-five days.
His meals will be sent from hotel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
ATTEMPTED Criminal Assault.

BURT, May eo.-Clarcncc lIoyt, aged
IS. attempted an assault on Lottie
Shanor, aged about II years. as she
was returning home from school.
Hoyt was swimming in the river as
the girl came along. and forced her in
the brush. but farmer came by and
scared him away. Officers are search
inr for him
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Burglar at webster city.

WEBSTER CRY, May 19-Seigels
variety store in this city 'was burglar
lied. A panel was removed in q rear
door by cutting augur holes in it and
an entrance was effected in that way.
About 500 worth of clothing, boots,
shoes and cutlery were taken and
what change there was in the till.
The police think the work is that OF
local talent. No clue has been found
TO the burglars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Price OF Armour Plate,

WASHINGTON, May o0.-The senate
naval committee. after consulting
Secretary Long, decided unanimously
to recommend that the price of ar.
mour plate be fixed at $500 a ton, al
though informe d that the manfactur.
ers would willingly accept lower
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Fatal Accident ut Fort Dodge.

FoRr DODGE, May 19.-Gus Ander-
son, an employe of the Duncombc
stucco mills. met death in u peculiar
manner. lie started TO dig up an es-
cape pipe which was leaking steam
The steam had saturated the sur
rounding soil to such an extent as to
undermine it.. anG it cavcd in with
him. Fellow workmcn dug HIM out
Immediately, but he had inhaled pois-
onous gases from the coal cindcrs and
escaping steam. He died few hours
afterward.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

How little it sometimes takes to I'm.
balance the minds of some people
Here is an account of Mrs. Eleanor
Woodruff of Findlay. Ohio, who has
gone crazy on the airship question.
There are always some people who can
not take joke. Strange, isn't it?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

The burlington Route IL the Omclai
Route
To tho San Francisco Convention The
Iowa c. f. special train leaves Omaha at
D. IN. Wednesday, June 30. Through
tourist sieepers. Stopovers ct Denver,
Colorado Springs, Manitou and Salt Lake
CITY. Endcavorers and their friends who
take this train are guaranteed comfort
able journey, fine scenery (by dayllght)
and first-class equipment
Lowest rates ever known:
81 50 Omaha to San Francisco.
81 so San Francisco to @ naha.
Correspondinsly reduced rates from
points in iowa.
Berths reserved and descriptive matter
mailed on request Write to A. u. kinzer,
LYONS, Ia, or J. Francis. Gen'l Pass'r Agt,
Burlington Route Omaha, Neb.
In war at this day men think more OF the
chances of victory than the justice OF the
cause.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

Manslaughter in this country has In
creased from LAS in 1885 to more than
$4,000 in 1896, says Texas Farm and
Ranch. Italy has long been considered
the most homicidal OF nations, but we
surpaes her more than ten times over,
and more than five times in proportion
to population. Our increase in this one
crime has been 100 per cent per an
mum, or 1000 per cent in ten years.
This is not all--other crimes against
persons and property are similarly in
ereasing. Convictions for crime are
not keeping up with the CHASTITY pro.
cessicn, There are two reasonable ex-
plantations Of this disagreeable fact:
Asa people we are becoming altogeth-
CT tco ciamorous for personal liberty"
and hence tolerate, and often champion
customs and institutions that breed
crime. Also, our courts have ceased
10 be a terror to evil doors. The en-
tire legal fraternity, from the highest
Judge to the most contemplate petit
fogser. unite In their devotion to alb
surd formaIities and obsolete prece-
dents which multiply Indefinitely the
chances Of the guilty to escape punish
ment. The proof Of guilt may be nev-
er sc absolute, yet unless all the musty
formalities be fully complied with, no
final conviction can be had. Thus the
law has become a thing for public con-
tempt, and inspires but little fear on
the part Of the criminally inclined
There Is another cause which no doubt
operates to considerable extent to in
crease crime. Poverty has always been
contrihutary factor in criminal an.
nails. This poverty may be real, o,
merely comparativc-the result is the
same. Unless an unexpected reform
shall soon be an accomplished fact, the
result in the near future is fearful to
contemplate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
HAD NO FAITH IN. BANKS.
A Hardin County Farmer Buries HIS
Money and Loses IT.

A Hardin County Farmer Bufies n's
Money and Loses IT.
ElDoRA, May ol.-Jamcs Webster
a farmer living few miles north
west of Eldora, has undergone rather
a peculiar experience. Several years
ago he came into possession Of several
thousand dollars pension money. Hav-
ing no faith in banks, he buried the
treasure and has since added quite
frequently to it. Being of an ecccn-
trio disposition he refused to make
known the location of the hidden coin,
even to his immediate family. A short
time since Wcbstcr's mind became az
fectel and now almost all hope Of ever
realizing anything on the savings OF
years is vanished.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Corn BELT Editors.

OBJECTIONABLE, May 1".-The
Corn Belt Editorial association will
hold its annual meeting at Correction
Vile June 10 and IL. A complete
program has been prepared and the
papers and discussions will be of value
to editors and publishers generally.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Fire 1T Eagle Grove.

EAGLE GROVE, May 17.-Fire started
in the basement of Wilton & Smiths
drug store. In spite of all efforts to
put il out. all the contents of the row
were licked up. The loss will foot up
over So. 900. well insured. 1t is be-
licvcd to be the work OF an incendiary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
A Hardin County Suicide.

Iowa FALLS, May :o-John Coomer,
farmer living in the central part of
this county, committed suicide by
hanging himself. Sickness was the
cause. lie leaves wife and five
children,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Sad Drowning Near Linden.

Linden. May al.-Mrs. Hut Higgins
living about two miles south Of Linden.
met death by drowning in the Coon
river. She had been mentally unbal-
anced for some time. He body was
recovered
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

II The sp!ritualists have forbidden dan
ring on their Indiana grounds, while
only recently an orthodox divine was
speaking tolerantly OF this popular es.
ercise. The terpsichorean difference Of
opinion seems destined never to lie set
tied.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Svindlcd Nv a Woman.

WATERLOO. May :0.-A young
woman has been working the people
of Cedar Falls by asking and receiving
subscriptions alleged to be for the
widow of former travelling man IN
destitute circumstances. She gave
her name as Miss Green. but registered
at the hotel as G.. r. Graham, Chicago.
She secured donations from numerous
people, ranging in sums of IS cents TO
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Call for National Bank statemen ts.

WASHINGTON, May 19.-The comp
troller of the currency has issued a
call on the national banks for u state
ment of their condition at the close OF
business Friday. Nav IA.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Oscar wilde Released.

LONDON, May 2o.-Oscar Wilde has
been released from prison and has
gone direct to Paris. He seems to be
enjoying good health. 1t is said that
he refused 81 900 for the story of his
nriSnn cxnpr,encp
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21

A genius has discovered way OF
making buttons out of milk. Buttons
made out Of milk would probably be
found well adapted to so with watered
silk. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
ItCalled tho Police.

First Burglar-How did you Vt caught
pard7 ,>,r.,.-
alarm for a cuckoo clock, an it went OIL
one night on me parlor mantel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
GIVEN NINETEEN YEARS.
Defaulting City Treasurer Bolln, o
Omaha, Sentenced.

Omaha, Sentenced.
" OMAHA, May.:l.-The supreme court
Of Nebraska has affirmed the finding
of the district court, which sentenced
Defaulting City Treasurer Bclln, OF
this city. to nineteen years in the pen
itentiary. Bolln will lie taken to the
,penitentiary at once. He was convicted
{ Of embezzling SlO5, 600 Of city funds.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
CONGRESSIONAL,
SENATE.

SENATE.
Washington, May 17.-Cube ensrosseo
the attention Of the senate today. Inc
president's message urging an spproprla"
ton Of $4,000 for the relief OF sunerlns
Americans In Cuba was received and the
appropriation was voted. Morgan's Cuban
resolution came up and heated debate
ensued, but 1t went over without vote
being reached.
The house confronted the Cuban ques-
ton, made a party issue o: it, and finally
adjourned without taking any action.
The presidents message was received and
read with enthusiasm, and on its heels Mr..
Hit asked unanimous consent for consid-
Grafton of bill in response to the pres
ident's request. Bailey, Of Texas, asked
for consent to consider in connection with
the bill an amendment which embodles
Senator Morgan's resolution for recognition
of the Cubans as belligerents. Opposition
at once developed, aud without action ad'
iournment was taken until Thursday.
SENATE.
Washington, May ls.-Cuba again &C.
cupied the attention Of the senate and
drew large crowds to the galleries. Two
notable speeches we're made, one by Mason,
OF Illinois, in favor of the Morgan resolu-
ton, and the other by Hoar, of Massa-
chusetts, in opposition to it. Mason's
speech was al eloquent one and was loudly
applauded. After explaining the true
condition of affairs in Cuba, Mr.. Mason
exclaimed, ''Mr. President, if we did not
have ship in the water and every gun
was melted into plowshare, il every
bayonet was buried, If every ship we ever
had was sunk in the middle Of the sea,
there is no nation in the world, much less
Spain, that would ever dare strike our
colors on American SOIL" A vote was
not reached.
Washington. May 1a.-Morgan's Cuban
resolution was the subject of another
heated debate to-day. A vote is expected
on the question tomorrow.
| SENATE.
Washington. May 20. Morgan's Cuban
resolution passed the senate to-day by the
decisive vote of Al to a. The result wa
received with loud applause No other
business was transacted and the senate
adjourned until Monday.
| HOUSE.
The resolution appropriating $4,000 for
relief of Americans in Cuba passed without
dissenting vote although the democrats
tried to force consideration OF the NJ >rgan
belligerency resolution. Adjournment va,
| foEon till N{oO1av
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-05-21
Ocean and Rail.

Take the Big Four Route and picturesque
Chesapeake and Ohio Ry. The popular line
to the mountain resorts in the Blue Ridge
and Alleghanies and the seashore; the
Ocean Route TO New York and Boston via
Old Point Comfort and Fortress Monroe.
Send for tourist rates and descriptive
pamphlets. U. L. TRuIrT, n w. P. A.. c.
& O.. Big Four Route 234 Clark St, Chicago.