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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Wallace Memorial Fund.

DIES MONIES, June 6.-Field Secre-
tory c. c. Wallace, of the Iowa Teach
ers association, died in the harness re-
Gently, having organized nearly 100
schools in II years work, travelling the
last year and one-half $4,000 miles.
The Des Moines Ministers Association
requests each Sunday School in Polk
county to make contribution SO that
their united love offering may release
the mortgage of s967 on the homestead
of the deceased and thus secure cot
tage home for wife and children. As
this devoted missionary belonged not
to Polk county, but to the whole state,
how fitting that each Sunday school OF
County convention share in these con-
tributions. sending their love offering
to him who has been appointed to ap
ply it. Rev. w. NJ. Grafton, 3615 5tf
street, Highland Park, Des Moines,
Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
BIG GIFT BY GOV. DRAKE.

Ex-Governor Gives $4,000 to Drake
University.
Dies MONIES, June 9.--At the meeting
of the trustees of Drake University,
Ex-Governor +. NJ. Drake. president of
the board, who was present. announced
that he would give $4,000 TO meet the
immediate needs Of the college. if an
additional SEA, 900 would be raised.
Immediately Mr.. a. G. Downing
pledged $4,000, Mrs. Matilda Dodd
gave 81 900 and relinquished the inter-
est on $500. J. b. Burton ldcd 81 900,
and r. d. jameson gave 81 LOCO. making
$751; raised in few minutes for this
grand endowment. Chancellor w. i.
Craig was reelected at the meeting Of
frI
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Held Responsible.

When a theft is committed in the
street in China, the shopkeeper in front
of whose store the robbery occurred is
held responsible, pending the capture
of the culprit. Should he not be found
the merchants along the street may be
compelled to make good the loss. This
makes detective of every Chinaman,
and law-breakers are always brought
to justice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10

Then they attempted a flank move
ment. The second don sneaked around
the side of the house while the first
marched boldly up to the door. Al
most before he reached it the plucky
woman burst it suddenly open and with
a wild yell poked her shining weapon
right under his nose. Like Mark
Twain's coyote, there was only crack
in the landscape to indicate which d.
rection the Spaniard's flying footsteps
had taken. Mrs. Wilcox has re-en-
forced her monkey-wrench with an
auxiliary battery consisting of six
shooter, and is prepared to defend her
colors against all Corners.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
REPORT THAT MANILA FALLS.

Said to Be Now Occupied by the Phil
ippine Insurgents.
New YORK, June "a dispatch to
the World from Hong Kong says: "A
report has reached here that Manila
has fallen. It is said to be now occu-
pied by the Philippine insurgents
commanded by Gen. Agulnaldo. The
rebel junta and wealthy Philippine
islanders here are jubilant over the
news"
MADRID, June Git is rumored that
the Spanish garrison at Manila, rather
than be massacred by the insurgents,
preferred to yield to the Americans as
prisoners of war.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
FlOWera for PatrIofs,

A novel flower has been found at the
isthmus of Tehuantepec. It has a ia
Guilty OF changing lis color during the
day. In the morning it is white, when
the sun is at its zenith it is red and at
night it is blue. The red, white and
blue flower grows on tree about the
size of guava tree, and only at noon
does it give out any perfume.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
A DemOralize(l Country.

Hasn't the story about his accept
ing big bride hurt that official?" ask
ed one Chinese citizen. mot much -
answered another. ut seems to me
he is treated with more respect than
ever. The fact that he could get so
much money for his influence shows
what lot of it he must have. WASH
ington Star.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
DEIGNAN A NATIVE OF IOWA.
Early Days OF One of the Merrimac
Hernes Snent in Stuart.

Early Days of One of the Ncrrimac
Heroes Spent in Stuart.
DIES MONIES, June S.-Osborn War
rem Deignan. one of the immortal seven
that braycd death for country and
honor in Santiago bay, is native OF
Stuart, Iowa. He was born February
"a, 1877, and was hayward lad, fond
of adventure and prone to travel. At
the age of ii he left home and struck
out west. He landed in San Francisco
in 1892, and, liking the looks of the
ships in the bay, he shipped aboard
the Monoway, and made the long
Journey to Australia. Two years later
he Joined the crew of the U. S. S.
Albatross, and in 1896 he was trans
ferrcd to the Newark, then at Monte
video. Last April he again enlisted in
the navy and was detailed to service
on the Merrimac. Deignans mother
still resides at Stuart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10

captive balloon sent up from shipboard
would enable the operator to steer it
in any desired direction and to detect
at great distance with powerful
glasses tie approach of an enemy's
squadron, which information he could
telephone down to the commanding Of
ficer. He could even watch q battle
in which his own ship engaged with
comparative safety, high up above the
range of machine guns
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Another Waterloo Fire.

WATERLOO, June 1O.-The Sash. door
and blind factory of the Cedar Valley
Manufacturing Company was almost
totally destroyed by fire at 6 o'clock a.
IN. The loss is $50, 900, with insurance
of $1,000. This is the second large
manufacturing plant Of the same char
acter to be destroyed in Waterloo
within week. and there is an incrcas-
ing belief that the fires are Of an
incendiary origin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Fancy Work,

"Does your wife do much fancy
work?'
Fancy work? She won't even let a
porous plaster come into the house
will o It crocheting a red border around
it anu running a yellow ribbon through
the hOleS''
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Man Weakest In tho Svorn,,r

A man is precisely his weakest when
he turns out of bed in the morning,
The muscular force is greatly increased
by breakfast, but it attains to its high
est point after the midday meal. It
then sinks for a few hours and then
rises again towards evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
MRS. SMITH MAY Er HANGED.
Judge Decides Jury Can Sentence Her to
nenfh II 1t Secs Eft.


Death II 1t Secs Fit.
Dies MONIES, June S.--Judge Conrad
has ruled that the jury in the Betsy
Smith case can find verdict for hang
ing if the evidence warrantsit There
has been considerable question with
regard to the matter in the minds OF
the opposing attorneys and the matter
has been more or less discussed. The
result of the judges consideration of
the subject has been that the former
trial has nothing to do with the pres
ent case ana that the present trial is IL
new one in every regard to be treated
as if the defendant had never been
tried for an otfenSe of murder.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Iowa MasOns.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, June 1O.--The
Grand Lodge of Masons, in session at
Council Bluffs, has elected the follow
ing officers: Grand master, Crom.
Rowen, Des Moines: grand warden, w.
F. Fidler, Davenport; Junior grand
warden, G.. w. Lipe, Council Bluffs
grand secretary, A. Stern, Logan
grand treasurer, T. s. Parvin, Cedar
Rapids. The next meeting of the
grand lodge will be held at Mason Citsg
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Run Down BY n Train.

CEDAR RAPIDS, June IA Milwaukee
freight train backed into a buggy
occupied by Grant Newport, wife and
child as they were driving across the
tracks. Mrs. Newport and child We're
caught under the wheels and dragged
sixty feet. Mrs. Newport was fatally
injured, but the child escaped through
the bravery of the mother, who held
it aloft in her arms out of dangers
way. Mr.. Newport was unhurt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Lost Their Clothing.

RENO. New, June 1O.-A car contain
ing soldiers from Iowa caught fire on
the desert and the soldiers lost all their
clothes. They passed through Reno
on delayed passenger train, clad in
their underclothes. Several were
quite badly burned about the head.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Santiago Heroes All Right.

New YORK, June 9.-In response to a
telegram of inquiry from the New
York Herald as to the health of Lieu
tenant Hobson and the crew who took
the Merrimac, Admiral Cervera replied
that the prisoners were now under
authority of the commander-in-chief
at Santiago; that they were being
treated as Spanish officers of the same
rank. and that all were in good health.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Spanish Foreign Loan Falls

New YORK, June 9.-The Worlds
Madrid special says: All negotiations
Tor a foreign loan have totally failed.
The minister of finance has agreed with
the Bank of Spain for more advances,
to be guaranteed by the recent issue OF
perpetual 4 per cents. IT necessary,
the bank will take from its gold cash
in hand money to pay for government
war stores and ammunition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Dom Pau1'R Pine Hot

, Now 1t appears that the stovepipe hat
that is to adorn the statue OF President
Paul Kruger will, If Madam Kruger's
wishes are carried out, be concave
IN the crown, so as to hold rain water,
which birds may drink,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
The Riegelran Assignment.

DEs MONIES, June fudge Bis'3p
has overruled the motion of the unse-
cured creditors for the removal of the
receiver, r. H. Lyman. The report of
the receiver was also filed with regard
to the invoice. It shows that the stock
alone invoices at Ss2, 1851. The liabil-
tiles amount to S172, 5so.55. while the
assets are figured at o2.o94.51, max
ing the nominal surplus at S32 ,511.9s.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
international law Violated.

MADRID, June 1.-THE minister Of
foreign affairs mailed to all ambassa-
doris letter in which he declared that
the United States had violated inter-
/. national law by capturing vessels
before the declaration of war; by BON
harding ports without notice, and by
nsing . Spanish flag ct Guantanamo,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10

From youth to far beyond middle
age, Humboldt seldom slept more than
two hours a day. From the time he
was seventy until his death, at the age
of ninety, he slept four hours day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Unapprcciative Women.

"Our nation" the orator rehearsed
before the mirror, went forth with
bread in one hand and the sword IN
the other"
Isn't that just like a man?' his wife
interrupted him to ask; "a womap
would have taken bread-knife."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Babb Now a Regent.

DIES MONIES, June 1O.-ioverncr Shaw
has appointed w. !, Babb, of Mount
Pleasant. regent of the State Univer-
sity, vice j. w. Garner, of Columbus
Junction. who has resigned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Plenty of Room.

Poet-I have IA little contribution
for-for the waste basket.
Editor-We have no waste basket.
Poet-I am delighted to hear that. (
Editor-We use barrel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
A Volunteer Doe,

The mascot of one Of the companies
of the Ninth regiment, Massachusetts,
volunteers, is dog wearing jacket
on each side Of which Is the stimulat-
ing inscription, II am going to Cuba.
Where are you going?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Killed by a Train.

OsKALoosA, June G.-Louis Baum
CART, IS years old, was killed on the
Iowa Central tracks north of this city
by fast train, while walking on the
track. Baumgart was a retired mer-
chant, and was closely connected with
county democratic politics.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Forty-Nirth to Jacksonville.

DEs MONIES, June 10.-The Forty
ninth Iowa volunteers, in response to
orders received from the war Depart
ment, started this afternoon for jack
sonville, Fla.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Crushed by a Train,

CLINTON, June IA young man,
supposed to be the son of D. A. Wyn-
koop, prominent attorney OF
Maquoketa, was found near the rail-
road at Atwood with his skull crushed.
He died soon atterward. ,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Eifty-first Iowa DeDarts

DIES MONIES, June 6.-Thc Fifty-frst
Iowa volunteers left yesterday for San
Francisco, where it is supposed, they
will embark for Manila,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Rewarded,

Pedagogue-Conjugate the verb ''to
do"
Pupil-Do, Dewey, done.
Pedagogue-Correct, my boy: you
shall have Manila hat next summer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Why, Certainly.

II suppose you think your death will
shake the earth?"
No; but Ill shake the earth when
it happens
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10

COSMO BUTTERMILK TOILET SOAP
makes the skin soft, white and healthy.
Sold everywhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10

A law recently enacted in Norway
makes girls ineligible for matrimony
until they are skilled in sewing, knit
ting and cooking.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10

No-To- 1sac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak men
strong, blood pure Soc u. AL druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs. Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Kans., Dec. II, '95.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10
Talent Chico Exhibit.
All inventors shoCldI

All inventors shorld
o. -: take advantage of
; !ss so !s:$ To study q;
~.- the beautiful and in.
structive exhibit made by the U. s.
Patent Office in the Government build
ing at the Trans-Mississippi and Inter-
national Exposition. The advancement
made in several industries Is shown
step by step by means of beautifully
constructed models and. even to those
not inventors. it cannot but be highly
instructive.
Inventors, while in Omaha. are re-
ouested to make the offices Of G. w.
Sues & Co. their headquarters.
Free patent books and free informa'
ton may be obtained at Sues & Co.,
registered patent lawyers, Bee Build
ing. Omaha. Nebraska.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10

The huge guns of modern navies can
be fired only about seventy-five times,
when they become worn out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-10

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New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
RRYN MAWR

Bryn Mawr. Penn. Jan H.-The sober reality OF
the mdyear examinations begins on Monday, last
Ing two weeks. the end Of which the second
semester will commence. The only change IN the
programme is the addition OF new course given
by Dr. 1Aing In Roman archaeology. The course
will in some measure take the place OF Mr.. Nor
tons art lectures.
At the last meeting OF the faculty It was decided
that hereafter on commencement and all cere-
monia occasions a gown should be worn by them
The students at Bryn Mawr have worn gowns
ever since the beginning Of the college when one
of them brought a scholars gown from OK
ford from which model the gown now in ordinary
use at Bryn Mawr adapted.
The Tuesday Debating Club discussed at It's last
meeting the question whether Government officials
should be chosen for political principles or for
character.
The Kneisel Quartet gave It's second concert on
Monday afternoon. The programme was entirely
given over TO Beethoven. with the following mum
bers: Quartet in F. fiat major. variations from the
quartet in major: quartet in major. The third
and last concert will be given on March FL
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
WELLESLEY.

Wellesley. Mass. Jan. Several noteworthy IN
cidonts have marked this week. The students liv-
Ing in Wood Cottage gave n representation OF the
comic opera Lady Nancy in Recreation Hall last
Monday evening and the proceeds OF the sae OF
tickets will be used to convert the athletic field
into skating pond. Miss Louise Imogen Quincy
read recent essay Hazit. IN the current topics
course last week, and after the reception given
in her honor by the English literature depart
ment read from other of her writings The
Saturday and Sunday evening lectures by Professor
Rogers of Drew University. on Assyrinn investisl-
tions largely attended. Mrs Pauline A..
Durant was the guest Of the college last Sunday.
President Irvine was in attendance at the meeting
OF the Wellesley College Club OF New-York last
week.
Professor Katharine Lee Bates. of the English
literature department. II the author OF recent
comprchensive 1rb on American literature, pub
lished by the Macmillan Company.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
TEACH ERS'

Teachers College began it's career as n part
of Columbia University or Wednesday, when Presi-
dent Low came TO the chapel service and IN the
presence OF the teachers and students formally
assumed charge Of the college behalf OF the Uni
versity. He was greeted with applause. al his
announcement that Professor James T.. Russell OF
the chair Of the history and philosophy OF educa
,ion had been elected dean Of the faculty OF Teach
ors' College. and - represent tho college In tho
faculty and council OF Columbia. together with Pro-
fessor Franklin T. Baker OF the English Depart
Inent OF Teachers College. President Low an
nounced the appoint nent Of Edwin Emerson. Jr. ns
secretary and Professor John J.. Woodruff gen
eral superintendent OF tho college building and sup
plies.
Professor Russell has been the head OF the depart
ment OF psychology and general methods at Teach
ers' College since the resignation OF Professor
Rsigart from that chair. He WAS graduated from
Cornell University In 1857. For six years he was
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
DARTMOUTH.

Hanover. y. H. jan A-The college opened for
the winter term the 18th. During the interim
the work on the foundations Of Wilder and Moore
halls had been stopped owing to the weather.
Craven Laycock returned to resume his position OF
Instructor in oratory Professor Cretore viii
to Cleveland guperntcnd the construction In that
city OF his synchronograph instruments He deliv-
cred a paper on The Tests OF the Synchronograph
on English Government Telegraph Lines" before
tho Franklin Institute, Philadelphia. on January ls
il is reported that the amount OF the bequest Of
+ W Daniels OF Winchester, Mass, TO Dartmouth
will approximate $4,000.
Professor Palmer Of Harvard. will deliver n
course Of lectures under the general subject. THE
Relation Of Ethics 10 the Social Sciencos"
The Glee Club returned from highly successful
trip on January "A. and gave a concert Thursday
night to the college.
The athletic team began training yesterday for
the Boston. Worcester and triangular meets.
The Dramatic Club THE Buskin," has decided 10
perform this year Lend Me Five ShillinRs." to-
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
COLGATE.

Hamilton ~ Y, Jan. N.-The University opened
for the winter term with the usual number in at
tendance. the number in the college being about
the same as during the fall term. This Is unusual
and the fact Is encouraging
The trustees have made Professor w. II. Craw-
shaw permanent Dean. thus indorsing his admin
stration as Acting Dean last term.
Dr. W. II. Clarke recently read paper before
the Pathological and Literary Club on The War
fare Between Science and Religion"
The Library has recently received a copy OF Ban
croft's Book Of the Fair" gift OF Daniel Dodge
OF Albany a former student OF the institution.
"The Early Records OF NewAmsterdam" has been
received from the Mayor OF the city Of New-iork
Walter c. Cramp 'cl. has been reelected cap
tain O., the football team.
The musical organizations are to make trip
during the spring recess.
Tho Rev Dr Edward Judson. OF NewYork. Is
at the University during the present term, deliver
ing q course Of lectures on Pastoral Theology. on
Tuesday evening Professor and Mrs Albert Perry
Brigham gave q reception In his honor.
New-York tribune., 1898-01-22
ROCHESTER.

Rochester. ". Y. Jan. oI.-The young n-who
had the enterprise and courage 10 resurrect from
It's two years sleep The Campus the weekly
published by the University have published one OF
the most Interesting and best-edited periodicals
that ever came from the college. The Board OF
Editors has changed however. since the publica- 70
tion resumed last October The Editorial
Board constituted. Is as follows: Harry
Emmett Webb edtor-in-chlef: Sidney F. Patter-
son, literary editor: Walter W. AInold alumni
notes: Walter G. Baird athletics; Robert h Patti
SON. college and press; f. Gilbert Galusha. ex-
changes. H. Willard Hooker. odds and evens;
Raymond B. Brownlee college editor The follow
Ing staff OF associate editors completes the list Ira
g While. '9s: J. L. Broughton. co. John Edmond
Du Bois 'Oo F. f. McNai 's9: J. l.. Keeer zoo;
II. NJ Goldthwait. '0l: d. Arthur Cawthra business
manager
regular meeting Of the Scientific Society was
held Tuesday night. 1t was announced that Charles
IT, Ward, osteologist. will read paper at the next
meeting
II has been decided 10 give farce called En-
gagged" II that IL successful will he followed by
n comic opera. II possible 1t will be composed
by the college students themselves. II none OF the
efforts submitted meet the approval OF the COM
mittec. an adaptation will be made OF Of the
standard Operas.
The following freshmen have succeeded in getting
on the fall team honor roll which entities them to
pursue special studies with the chance Of securing
honorable mention at commencement time In June
W. IS CIafke; r: w 66oII, N. Co0per' r.. ,
fon G. ". Reynolds T.. G. ROscr. G. T.. Ross. G.
W. Watkeys j. +. Weinhauer W. r. Corris. L. H.
Gorsnc. C. f. Macon. i. NJ. Robinson and T.. s.
ShantZ.
The second promenade concert OF the series,
which will continue through the winter and into
the spring was given week ago Friday night
Last night the junior prom. took place In Powers
Hall. 1t was great social success.
The college library has been wired for electric
lights This makes II possible for the students to
read late in the afternoon. II has been stated
that the library may be opened at night; ~
lsh department. will give series OF University eX-
tension lectures beginning the second Monday In
February. The course will be on Shakespeare.
Professor Gilmore has given the same lectures
with great before and has decided TO repeat
them by request OF many OF the students who
heard them two years ago