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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
FOR COUNTY RECORDER.

Mr.. John P. Cook, of Walnut T, P,
near Valley Junction, is the only farmer
candidate thus far that has announce his
name as a candidate for Recorder OF Polk
county. He WAS born and raised in Polk
county and is thoroughly acquainted with
every part of said county. He has never
held any Office; was nominatedin 1895 for
Supervisor and was defeated by only one
vote, by Mr. Fisher. M. Cook is thor
oughly competent. we'll trusted and sue"
sessiul farmer, and would II elected dis
charge the duties ofsaid Office we'll. He
Is au active republican worker among bis
fellow farmers, and every voter should
consider Mr.. Cooks claim well before
casting their vote.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
An Aged Pioneer Passed
AWaV,

Mr.. John Mckee OF Van Meter. Ia.,
died last Sunday after a long illness of
several months. The desease was com.
plication Of various decreases aided by the
la grippe. Mr.. Mckee il an old and
highly respected citizen, having been on
his large farm for about twenty five years.
He leaves wife and five children, two
sons and three daughters, to mourn his
loss
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

he has remained ever since. While
Mr.. Tate has never asked for an elec.
tive Office, yet he is thoroughly quail
fed for said office, because he was dep
uty City Clerk awhile, and later was
Chief Deputy County Clerk under Mr..
Jordan, the present incumbent for
nearly two terms, resigning several
months ago. He is president of the
Capital Park School Board and has been
member of that Board for the past
five years. He is good businiss man
and well acquainted with all the duties
of the Office. He is an active republi-
can worker, and if nominated will be
elected by large majority. Any sup
port that his colored voters may give
him will be thankfully received and
highly appreciated by Mr.. Tate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

j. Madison Pierce, an Attorney-at-
Law,who has been in our midst for
nearly year, coming here from
Chicago. will leave this week for Spring
field. Ohio, where he intends to locate
and practice his profession. j. Madi-
son is an intelligent young man with a
great deal Of push, and will we hope
win laurels for himself. #.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
FOR CLERK OF DISTRICT
COURT.

The subject of the above cut is a
prominent insurance man of East Des
Moiens, who is making hard fight for
the nomination of County Clerk. Mr..
John G. Tate was born in Pennsylvania,
June 25, 1858, came to Iowa with his
parents when only two years old, and
to Polk county sixteen'years ago where
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Rev. P. S. Irwin, of Charlton, who has
been cooking at Camp Mckinley, went
home to attend the graduating exercis-
of the High School in which his Oldest
daughter graduates. He will return
to his duty Wednesday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

The Stewardess Board Of the A. M. E.
church will give a patriotic entertainment
under the auspices of Miss Georgia Tay-
lor. A neat program will be rendered,
Thursday, May 26th. Admission, 10c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

We are in receipt of an invitation to
attend the Goth annual commencement
of the Charlton High School. Miss
Signora Irwin is the only colored girl
to graduate. The program will last
two evenings, May II and 1s. Miss 1r-
win appears on the program Tuesday
evening; Grafton, subject, Launched,
but Whittier Bound" We wish Miss 1r.
win success in her future life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Mr.. Augustus Clark, the oldest son
ofRev. L. 4. Clark, who has been teach
ing school in Illinois the past year, ar
rived home this week, to rest up
while. Mr.. Clark is a very intelligent
and aspiring young man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

and elected County Recorder, where
died soon after election. Mrs. Hep
burn is quite public spirited and busi'
ness woman. For about five years she
was superintendent of the Woman s
Exchange. The efficient manner in
which the Office of Recorder has been
kept and the prompt attention to bust
ness and courtesies that she has ex-
tended to all, has won her many
friends. She has been elected twice,
each time running ahead of the repub'
lican ticket, showing her popularity
and if she should get the nomination
this summer she wilt sure be elected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

An excellent program was rendered at
the Literary Society. at Burns church,
last Monday evening. The address by
J. B. Rush and r. e. McAfee. and the
select reading by Misses Pludia Lawther,
Maud Williams and Mammie Landlord
were we'll rendered and enjoyed by all.
Song by Lillian May Clark and the recita-
tion by Russell Clark. received marked
attention. Mrs. McAfee acted as organist
and performed her part to tho delight of
the large audience. Mr.. Wingo gave an
address at the close Of the program and
was well received.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

There will be dinner, afternoon lunch
and supper served on Decoration day,
the 30bh inst, at Mr.. Becton's restaurant
for the benefit of the A. NJ. +. church.
Ice cream, strawberries and other refresh
ments will be served.
Mrs. MARY Props,
Chairman of Committee,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Rev. Hairs, of Galesburg, ILL.,. spent
few days in Des Moines the guest of
Rev. Godbow. Rev. Harris is an intel
ligent young man, and preached at the
East Side Baptist church Sunday even
ing. He and Rev. Godbow called at
our sanctum Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
NOTICE

Our collector and general agent Miss
Sarah Porter. will visit the following cities
aud towns next week, Oskaloosa, Colon,
Muchakinock, Evans, Those that are
delinquent in payment will please be pre-
pared to pay when she calls.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN.

The Silver Leaf Court is progressing
nicely. They are now conferiug degrees,
new members are being taken in. Mrs.
NJ. A. Pierce will represent them at the
Gand Court which meets in Davenport.
Mrs. &. H. Wade is entertaining a
severe cold at this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
FOE COUNTY RECORDER

Mrs. Annie E. Hepburn the present
incumbent has announced her name as
candidate for denomination, subject to
the republican county convention.
She was born in the Empire state in
1s4G, came to Des Moines, Ia, in 1860,
where she has lived ever since; She
graduated from the Des Moines Acad-
envy, after which she was married to
Mr.. Ad. Hepburn who was nominated
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Mrs. H. S. Clay and children return
ed last Sunday from the bedside of her
father, in Ottumwa, where she was
called few weeks ago. She reports
that Mr.. Hamilton is improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
The Bystander does all kinds of
lob printing. Give US call.
Satisfactorily Explained

Satisfactorily Explained.
Father-What was your mother talk'
Ing about a while ago?
Son-I don't know. .
Father-Why, you sat and heard Il
all! ...... T..
Son-Yes, but she was talking to the
baby. .. .-.... .... -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Prof. J. NJ. Wolvidge Of Chicago, who
manufacture Razor Strops, has been In
the city the pass ten days, selling his
goods.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

tie large number attended the COM
mencement exercises Of Drake Law Col
lego last Thursday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

The Ladies of the II. B. S. Reading
Circle were royalty entertained by Mrs.
Il. II. Barton. Mrs. r. A. Wilburn led
the discussion of Current Events, fol-
lowed by Mesdames. Denny, Banks,
and Waricks. The Circle will meet
Thursday, May 26th, with Mrs. I. Z.
Williamson, 1912 Mulberry Street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

{ lis Selma Stanton. left yesterday for
'coe Mo. where she will visit with rela-
for several weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Read the history Of each candidate for
the republican nominations, Us they ap-
pear iu the Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

lsses Nellie Fowler and Carpenter
stumwa were Capital City visitors
- Sundays excursion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Mrs, Lewis Austin left last Saturday
for Hamlinton Ill, where she was called
to the bed side of a very sick sister.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

The hotel porters will give their annual
picnic to Shady Glenn the 10th of June
A good time and large crowd is e.
pected.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Mrs. H. E. Jacobs who has been quite
sick is improving. She is able to sit up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

, 1fhe write.up and cut Of Mr., E. A. Da-
y Acapdidate for attorney, will appear
.eek,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Miss Sarah Porter, will attend the Sun.
day school convention at Muchakinock
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Mrs. E. F. johnson the delegate from
St. Paul A. M. Z. Sunday school will at
tend the convention at Muchakinock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
CITY NEWS
Watch This Space.
I||||||||I|| ||||||||||||I
Remember che Maine.
On to free bleeding Cuba.
The excursions last Sunday brought
a large crowd again to our city.

Miss Selma Stanton took suddenly i'll
his we elk, bnt is improving at this time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
Jams.

A cordial invitation is extended to all.
No admission at the door.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

Program for the NJ. Y. o. b. inte!lec-
tual and social literary. at Burns M. Il.
church, E. Second and Des Moinss Sts.,
Monday evening, May 23rd, 1898. at 8
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20
500 ladies' Trimmed Hats
TO SELL AT A GREAT SACRIFICE
*sAt ". W. T0WnSendS Millinery Stores

North Street Waiting Rooms.
These hats from $3.50 $780, $780, $780, and $780,
better All will be sold sacrifice
Our Special sale Walking Sailors still going
large line of Chidrens Hats which will be sold very cheap.
Come ond Hats and We Suit both style
and price
We have Largest Line Trimmed Ha n City,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-20

l. Song.
2. Select Reading. ,-.-. --
3. Recitation.
4. Instrumental solo by Mrs. MoAfee.
S. Song by Lillian May Clark.
6. Trio by Misses Bush, Lay and WILL
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
HE COULD FIGHT.

One Blow Secured a School For the Pale,
Thin Young Man.
In .ht mountains Of tho south the
schools as> still maintained upon the SUBJ
scription plan. A travelling man just re-
turned from that section gave the follow
ing account of an examination of an APP
plicant for school:
81 was stopping at cabin all night"
said he, land pale, slender young man
came during the evening to talk with my
host"
II am thinking of starting a school
here" he said, land wanted to see If you
would subscriber"
"Kin yo' readf'
eyes"
"Kin yo' writer"
Certainly" 50
"Kin yo flgger?"
"Of course"
"Air yo' marriedr
"No."
"Waal, we did want married man mex
time. The las three teachers has run off
with gals an thar amt enuff gals in this
hyar neighborhood now. But dom s'pose
none of 'em would want lean Teller like
yo'. l don't peckon yo' not bein married
I'll make much diff renee. Couldn't expect
SIGH n poly Teller ter DO married. Then
thar's one thing. Me an Bill Simpkins
an ALI Toney is all gwine ter school an
larn ter read an write. 1 done licked Bill,
an he done licked ALI, so reckon the only
one ter settle with is me. We amt gwine
ter hey no man we kin lick. Kin yo'
foutf''
II studied boxing" said the stranger.
Don't know nothin Don't that. Does
maxim boxes make musclep
Try one and see," was the cool rejoin-
der.
The big mountaineer hit at the little
man, and when he regained consciousness
he had his head In the woodbox and his
| feet sticking up in the air.
Looking about him with dazed express
sion he said:
"Young Teller, shake! I'll go with 20
some day, an we'll git thet school. Ar
say, young Teller, set me ter work on them
boxes, will Washington Star.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
STORY OF CAPTAIN sIGsBEE.
He Tells OF the Wreck of the Maine and
His Sensations.


Havana. Feb. 21.-Captain c. d. Sigs-
bee Of the battleship Maine in an inter-
view with the correspondent of the AS
ISOLATED Press described in detail the
explosion which destroyed the great
ship.
ION the night of the explosion" said
Captain Sigsbee Il had not retired. J
was writing letters. / find it impos-
sible to describe the sound or shock,
but the impression remains OF some
thing awe-inspiring, terrifying, of noise
rending, vibrating, all-pervading. There
is nothing in the former experience OF
any one on board to measure the ex-
pic sion by.
After the first great shock-I cannot
myself recall how many sharp detona-
tions / heard, not more than two or
three-I knew my ship was gone. In
such a structure as the Maine the eff
fects of such an explosion are not for
a moment in doubt.
II made my way through the long
passageway in the dark, grouping from
side to side, the hatchway and then
into the poop. being among the earliest
tn reach that spot. So soon as / recog-
nized the officers 1 ordered the high ex-
plosives to be flooded and / then d.
rected that the boats available be low
cred to rescue the wounded or drown
iLg.
Discipline, in perfect measure, pre-
vailed. There was no more confusion
than a call to general quarters would
produce, not as much.
IT soon saw by the light Of the flames
that all my officers and crew left alive
and on board, surrounded me. can
not form any idea of the time, but II
seemed five minutes from the time
reached the poop until l left. the last
man 1t was possible to reach having
been saved. 1t must have been three
quarters of an hour or more, however
from the amount OF work done.
Il remember the officers and men
worked together lowering the boats and
that the gig took some time to lower
I did not notice the rain of debris de-
scribed by Lieutenant Lan6in or Others
who were on deck at the time OF the
first explosion, but did observe the ex-
plcsion of the fixed ammunition and
wondered that more were not hur'
| thereby.
without going beyond the limits o.
what was proper in the harbor of 6
| friendly power, 1 always maintain pre-
| cautions against attack and the quar-
ter watch was ordered to have am
munition for the smaller guns read,
| to hand. so that in the improbable even
| of an attack on the ship 1t would have
been found ready. II was this ammu
| milton which exploded as the hea
| reached It,"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

TO THE PyBIIo-The undersigned hav-
ing purchased the stock in trade and
tools Of the late William Carline. is now
prepared to do all kinds Of repair work,
such as guns. locks. bicycles. sewing ma
chimes. trunks. etc, also all kinds OF um-
brella and parasol recovering and repair
ing. shall also carry the same line oil
sewing machine needles and findings
Please remember the place at William
Carline's old stand opposite st. Patrick's
church, Quincy street, Hancock.
ALFRED MARLoR.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
VIEWS OF NAMES WRECK.
Photographs Are Displayed at Key wes
by an Officer.

Photographs Are Displayed at Key West
by an Officer.
Key West, Fla, Feb. 21.-Public in
terest in the destruction of the Maine
q. Havana continues the all-absorbing
topic of discussion in this city. An off,
Ger Of the mail steamer Arkansas from
Havana displayed four large photo
graphs, taken from different points of
view, each admirably showing the
wrecked battleship in all its hideous-
ness. The gnarled and twisted iron
beams, the heavy steel plates. bent like
pieces Of cardboard, together with the
chaotic condition Of the massive tur-
rets and other heavy iron work. make
an Impressive structure.
The forward part Of the ship. where
the shock OF the explosion had first lift
&c the bow out of the water, then
thrown 1t back as If to break the vessel
in two, and then dropped each side into
the water, a wrecked mass. was repro
duced by the photograph in all its hor'
rors. These photographs fully confirm
the description given OF the explosions
by the survivors who are now being
carei for by the authorities in this city
These photographs will prove of materia
assist ance to the board of inquiry dur
ing its investigation.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

a'u credit due joseph Weismiller
'as manner tn musicale In which HE
s'ook part, was pulled off mt st
'ess hall, Monday evening. The en-
Fogram was rendered without a
'and those IN attendance are high in
praise Of the Entertainment iurn-
'ne nall was Gro wded aud stand
'oOn was at a premium. IL was uu-
'eu'y the largest attended affair
w" IN The old hall. Although every
was exceptionally well rendered,
Z 4u'''on OF the trombone solo nv
~'nnardt is deserving OF particular
r The violin solo by Master
's'''n captivated the audience and
'" encored time after time. AL.
s'o' tender age Master wertin ia
s.. ~Hs than a phenomenon with
"a. The numbers by Miss Ella
" Tue violin were also received
''s'oung lady was the recipient Of
NJ. .' tributes. The piano soIo by
.''ue Craig, and the rendition oil
a''e'tes' sextet'es and octettes
received and taught the ear Of
1cs' At 10 O'Clock the hall was
b,..ss c0a'rs Tor dancing. which was
'ssd IN until - o'clock.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

quadrilie which afforded laughter and
amusement for the onlooters. The old
veterans danced this auadrille to the
tune OF Yankee Doodle. The music en-
Unused the dancers and 1t was surprising
to see how some OF the "old boys" can
yet get round. The Post Is highly
pleased at the success OF the affair, both
financially and otherwise, and those pres
emit are indebted to them for q most en-
joyable evenings entertainment.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

The thirteenth anniversary Of the Fin
nish Temperance society OF Hancock will
be- celebrated on Sunday afternoon at
O'Clock at the Germania Hall. Speeches
by prominent citizens OF the city will
be the order OF the day and an interest
ing musical and literary program will
also be rendered. Attorney o. ]. Lar
son, OF Calumet, has kindly consented to
make the speech in the English language.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

kPortage Lake & Lake Superior Ice
finished filing their two large ice
be- for the summer trade and they
have stored 1900 tons OF clear blue
|vrsging twenty-five inches in thick
The company have already put up
tons at Calumet, but Mr.. Allen, the
gG Of the company, together with
lng oil men left this morning for that
and will cut 500 tons more for
trade, besides doing some cutting
private parties. IL is understood
ort1o Of the meat dealers OF Calu-
eNe put in ice cut from the old Cal
Jam, the ice from which had been
'uned a few years ago. The au.
mites oil that pace should look into
natter and pr hibit dealers from
gthat ice, for there is no telling but
rom its use some cOntagion
break out. The party who
Te today will operate in Calu,
ma week or so al the usiness re-.
will warrant. They will then re-
70 Portage Lake end cut 500 more
'Or their own use. Ate this work
''e 'ne Ice harvest for this year will
Practically ended. MIR. Allen reports
usually successful season, for not a
sOs'ay was necessary ior any cause
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23

sieged with applications for the return
Of the bodies OF the Maine victims to
the United States for burial. and as the
matter has figured in congress, II may
be we'll to note that Captain Sigsbee
for at least a third time In answer TO
questions, has expressed the opinion
that the bodies cannot be moved from
Havana. He has pointed out that their
condition is not such as to permit re-
movals; that embalming is only imper-
fectly done in Havana and that identi-
fication of the bodies In many cases IL
not possible. He has telegraphed that
the bodies of two. Officers Merritt and
Jenkins, could not be found. and has
again repeated that II would be i'm
practicable to remove bodies. Some Of
the surgical officers here say that they
know by experience that Captain Sigs-
bees conclusion is sound and they say
that successful embalming Is not posi-
BILE where the circulatory system Of the
body has been destroyed as in the case
OF the mangled victims of the Maine.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-02-23
THE MONARCHICAL THEORY.
Has Received Some Severe Blows OF Late
Years.

Has Received Some Severe Blows OF Late
Years.
To the student of political institutions
perhaps the most characteristic thing about
the history of the German empire is the
example that 1t gives us of the revival or
reaffirmation, SO to speak, Of the principle
of monarchy. That principle has received
some rude shocks In recent years. The es-
Establishment of the French republic was
one and the deposition of the emperor OF
Brazil was certainly another. Both events
gave great encoura cement to republican
ideas. Kingsbip In the old absolute sense
had long been on the wane. The French
revolution almost shattered tho founda-
tions of the old monarchical rule. In
England the old kingship received its final
blow when George Nv surrendered his po-
sition on the question of the emancipation
of the Catholics. No attempt has since
been made to impose the royal will upon a
reluctant ministry or parliament. In
France the old kingship disappeared when
Louis Philippe, the citizen king, was
summoned to the throne, for the monarchy
of July was built on strictly constitutional
lines. Even In Prussia very restricted
constitution was reluctantly conceded.
King Frederick William Nv vowed that
he would never let sheet OF paper inter
vene between the God In heaven and his
subjects, but even he was forced at last to
yield to the spirit Of the age, and, rs Bis
marck picturesquely put It, the crown 1t.
self threw olod upon its coffin. The
italian states and Spain were for long In
a condition of chronic revolution, and
either constitutions were extorted or 70.
publics were established. Italmost seemed
an though the principle of kingship was
doomed ere long to disappear. But the
history of the German empire has done
much toward the restoration Of monarchy
in its old illustrious position Macmil
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