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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

evidently without taking any aim, for
the Terror was not touched. Every
shot fired by the Spaniards could be
seen. The flash and smoke Of the bat
teries were followed by great spldsalnS
hundreds Of feet from the Terror The
shells OF the Spaniards on exploding
would fling columns Of water sixty feet
high.
The heavy swell somewnA- affected
the aim of the gunners of the Terror,
for some of it's shells struck the sea in
front of the forts. Finally the Terror
seemingly grew tired and slowly with
drew. firing as it steamed away. Then
the Spaniards became almost frantic
with excitement and blazed away at the
monitor until it was long out OF range.
Counting the Casualties.
After the battle the dispatch boat
went among the fleet to inspect the
damage done. The sailors were calm
ly cleaning the decks and polishing
the guns. On board ths Iowa boat
Uas struck and caught fire, an exhaust
pipe was denied, the bridge railing was
shattered, and three men were slight
ly wounded. All this was done by the
solitary shell which struck the Iowa.
One shell which exploded on the Ne"
York killed man, wounded four osn-
ers, shattered two searchlights, spin
tered a cutter, tore three holes in a
ventilator and broke a small davit
arm. The New York was hit only
once. In addition to the man killed
on board the New York, a gunner's
mate on board the monitor Amphitrlte
died from the effects Of the heat. u
,, the New York's four wounded men On
ly two were seriously enough injured
to call for their transfer to the hospital
ship so!ace, which subsequently joinea
the fleet. The New York fired 2ot
shots, it is said, during the attack.
The only war vessel OF a foreign
power at San Juan during the attack
was the small French cruiser 1igaulS
de Genouiliy 1t had its rigging cut
by pieces Of shell. After the lombard
ment the Frenchman left for the island
Of St. Thomas, where its commando.
told Captain Converse of the Montgom-
cry that the American operations were
entirely justifable. 1t is understood
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
through the islands from east to west.

through the islands from east to west.
In the interior are healthful and extern
sive uplands, and along the coasts are
tracts of fertile land. Nearby the
whole of the north coast is lined with
navigable lagoons, some Of them ten
miles long. There are also numerous
bays, creeks and rivers, which are navl-
gable; but the north shore Is subject
to tremendous ground seas which beat
against the cliffs with great violence.
Only three harbors are safe-Guanica
and FIovas on the south shore and San
Juan on the north. There are no SER
pents or reptiles on the island. 1t is
wholly an agricultural island, produc-
ing sugar, rum molasses, coffee, cotton,
tobacco, live stock, timber, rice, etc.
San Juan dc Porto Rico, the princi-
pal city and seaport of the island OF
Porto Rico, capital OF the colony, and
of the Province of Bayamon, situated
on a narrow peninsula off the north
coast, is connected with Cayuas, an is
land town twenty-three miles distant,
by a good macadamized road. It's pop
ulation is about 1880. 1t is fortified
and walled, regularly laid out, we'll
drained, and one of the best and health
lest towns in the West Indies. The
principal edifices are the bishops pal
ace and seminary, the Royal military
hospital, old Government House,a large
cathedral, custom house, town house,
with fine hall, handsome theater,
arsenal and Jail. The town is the seat
Of government and superior courts or
the island, and Of many schools.
Harbor OF San Juan.
The peninsula upon which the Nor.
70 and the lighthouse stand is thrust
out into the sea, on one side breasting
the laundering surges of the Caribbean,
and on the other guarding the placid
waters of beautiful and almost land
locked harbor. This harbor is one OF
the finest in the West Indies, large,
sheltered, and capable Of accommodate
ing any number Of the largest ships,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

The feet assembled off San Juan
about 3 O'Clock and prepared for battle
stripping the decks and getting the
guns. ammunition and appliances 1of
handling the wounded ready.
Sampson Moves to tho Iowa.
Rear Admiral Sampson had trans
ferred his nag to the Iowa, and the at
tack on the forts began at 5:l5' ana
lasted three hours.
The plans OF the admiral were thor
ouphly carried out. The fleet steamed
majestically into the harbor, and IN que
course of time opened a tremendous
fire upon the Notifications.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
IOWA PATENT OFFICE REPORT

{; DIES MONIES, May 31.-Three hundred
and thirty-three patents wereissued by
the United States patent Office at
Washington on the oath inst, and
among them to Iowa inventors, 1 to
Nebraska, to Minnesota, 81 to Mas
sachusetts and Al to New York.
United States patents have been re-
Gently allowed to patrons of the Iowa
patent Office as follows:
TO Il. Clark. for an improved school
desk, manufactured by the Western
School Supply Co., Of Des Moines; to
w. p. Smith. of GAINESVILLE, Iowa, for
corn-planter attachment that will
automatically drop pumpkin seeds be-
tween the rows of corn planted at the
same time as the machine is advanced.
Valuable information about obtain
ing, valuing and selling patents sent
free to any address.
THos. G. ANDJ. RALPH ORw1s,
Solicitors of Patents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
DEATH OF CADET HAWK.
Fatal Injury of n State Normal Student
on Memorial Day.

CEDAR FALLS, June 1.-Guy Hawk,
wounded by fellow student while
preparing to fire salute on Memorial
Day. is dead. A fellow cadet, Hawk S
':rear rank man" instead Of stepping
forward into the interval at Hawks
right, when the command to load was
given, stepped back so that the muzzle
of his rifle rested against the back OF
Hawks thigh, and then as the cart
ridge was inserted, drove the chamber
down upon it with such force that it
was discharged. the full charge enter
ing Hawks thigh about five inches
from the body, the expansion of the
powder as it left the rifle making but
little external injury, but terribly
shattering the internal tissues of the
limb. The injured man reeled and
fell. and physician who was on the
ground. gave him immediate atten-
ton. Two other physicians were sum-
moncd, the three physicians rendering
the injured man all the assistance pos
sible, but he failed to respond to the
restoratives given, and died as the re-
sult of the shock.
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TO BEGIN RECRUITING.
iowa Regiments VIII Ec Filled in Ac'
cordancc With Ayers Wishes.

iowa Regiments Will Ise Filled in Ac-
cortlancc Will, Ayers Wishes.
Dies MONIES. June 1.--lioycrnor Shaw
will 90 ahead and recruit the four Iowa
regiments in the field in accordance
with instructions received from the
war department. Recruiting officers
have been selected from each Of the
four regiments. The plan to be
adopted involves permitting counties
adjacent to counties having companies
in the field to fill those companies so
far as possible. Recruits will be sent
to the companies from towns nearest
their homes. 1t is hoped to recruit
most of the men in large squads. A
volunteer company in any town will
be permitted to enlist to the number
of forty-one in company already in
the field from a neighboring town. IT
this plan fails to produce the required
number of men. recruits Will be
accepted from any part OF the state
and assigned to the companies of their
choice.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
Tho Cardinals Career.

In the late Mrs. w. Pitt Byrne's re-
cent book, Social Hours with Celebri-
ties" some of the best Irish stories are
told by Cardinal Manning. None bet
ter. however, than the following, which
the cardinal, doubtless, would have
been glad of the chance to tell: When
Cardinal Manning was lying in state.
an unsympathetic passer-by ventured
the remark. II don't know why
they are making all this fuss about
him. What did he ever do to deserve
it?' "An' is it what did he ever do, ye
mane?' said a pugnacious Hibernian
near him. "You just come outside an
take off yer coat, an I'll show You what
he did"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
THE NEWS IN IOWA.
THE NEW ASSESSMENT.
Indications That tho New Revenue Law
AH1 Ia Not !, Success. Ee

Indications That the New Revenue Law
IL Not Success.
Des Moincs dispatch: Deputy County
Auditor Parker has completed the
work of footing up the 1893 tax books.
The assessment of realty in the county
is unchanged except as to new b,Hid-
inrs erected, for tho reason the real
estate is assessed only in the odd num-
bered years. But there is a marked
change in the personal tax assessment
which does not speak we'll for the rev
genue law. The decrease in assessed
valuation is S772, O6O in the county, OF
which amount s56G,56s is lost to the
CITY of Dcs Moines. Under the old law
merchandise. monies and credits, cor
poration stocks, etc, were assessed at
fifty per cent of their value, but n"
record was made of actual values. IN
der the now law all property is to be
listed at it's cash value and % per cent
of the cash value set apart as the as
sessed valuation upon which taxes
must be paid. On the item of monies
and credits gain of S391,oa1 was made
to the county, but in quoting this fig
IRE it is to be remembered that the as
sessmcnt of one man in Des MONIES
was increased over $40, 900, which more
than accounts for the gain and lndl-
Gates that on the whole the new law
has not been effective III arriving at the
supposedly secreted monies and credits
of capitalists and banking institutions.
Taxable furniture shows a loss OF over
$4,000. merchandise of over $4,000.
capital employed in manufacturing OF
$50. 900, corporation stocks OF over Se27'-
600, and farm utensils of over $1,000.
Railroad property lost $1,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
BOYLE Roche OutilOnc.

Gle is an enemy to both Kingdoms"
said Sir Boyle Roche, who wishes to
diminish the brotherly affection of the
two sister countries" Equally note
worthy with this was the highly cred
table sentiment uttered by the COVER
nor of one of the United States at the
opening of an industrial exhibition re-
Gently. Let us hope" said he, that
the occasion will be an entering wedge
which will bring about more perfect
unity between north and soulful"
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giving anchorage in from three to six
fathOms.
Though the main portion CT San
Juan is inclosed within the walls,
through which entrance is only obtain
ed by we1l-guarded gateways, yet there
is small town by itself in the Ma
rina, between the Notifications and the
wharves. Here is fine public garden
and pleasure space, with booths and
restaurants, as we'll as the public cock
pit, where battles royal are frequently
waged. The buildings of the inner
city are of stone, massive and substan-
tial, like those Of Havana and the City
Of Mexico; in fact, Of the old-world
type, and in case of BON bardment there
would be little danger Of a confagra
ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
Manila's Modern Streets.

The streets of Manila are so modern
as to be quite out of keeping with the
general appearance Of the town. They
are perfectly straight, macadamized,
and provided with ample granite
walks. Of these the Escolta and the
Rosario are the best. In both there
are excellent shops kept principally by
Chinese merchants, most Of whom
come from Annoy. Tin-roofed houses
line each side of both thoroughfares.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
FlFTY-FlFTH CONGRESS.
SENATE.

Egg.a@ ssFe# II F. SENATE
Washington, May 27.--Lodge offered a
resolution for the annexation Of Hawaii
rs an amendment to the war revenue bill.
The senate passed the bill providing for
= second assistant secretary of war, to be
named by the president, at n salary Of
$4,000. Morgan offered resolution pro-
viding that when any island in the ATTAIN
tic or Pacific ocean is owned by the Unit
ed States or occupied by tho civil or mill
tary forces Of the United States rs Il re-
suit of the war with Spain or as a neces-
sary means of conducting such war, it
be made lawful for the president, in his
discretion. to appoint a civil or military
governor for sue h island, to maintain order
and to protect tho lives, property and
peace Of the people thereof. 1t extends
over such islands such a part of the tax
laws Of the United States, or of such
islands, whether relating to custom or to
internal taxation, as shall be in the dis
erection of the president, currency OF the
United States to be lawful tender in such
Islands. In the course of an argument in
support of tax on corporations. German
denounced as infamous the decision Of the
supreme court declaring the income tax
law unconstitutional.
HOUSE.
Private pension bills occupied the alton
tion of the house.
Washington, May 2S,-The senate, by a
note of Al to %. defeated the proposition to
levy Il tax on corporations. an amendment
proposed by the democratic members of
the finance committee.
SENATE.
Washington, June l.-Gormaas amend
ment TO the revenue bill leyylng tax of
Dne-quarter of l per cent upon gross re-
ccipts of all corporations doing q business
exceeding S250000 4 year was defeated
Whites amendment levying tax Of one
quarter of per cent upon all CORPORATIONS
engaged in refinement of sugar or petro-
ieum prevailed. Chandler offered free
silver amendment and advocated its
adoption.
The bill to remove ali political 6isabi
tiles incurred by the fourteenth amend |
melt to the constitution passed.
SENATE. |
Washington, June o.-When the senate |
adjourned this evening the war revenue !
measure. so far as the finance committee |
is concerned. was completed, with the |
exception Of the bond provision and the |
amendments proposed by the democrats in !
lieu Of the bond paragraph. Allison, in |
charge OF the measure. announced that he |
would ask the senate to remain in session |
Tomorrow until vote was reached.
HOUSE.
The committee on appropriations re-
ported the urgent deficiency bill. carrying
81, 900, for the Cuban, Phlippint and
Porto Rican campaigns, submitted yestcr.
day by Secretary Alger. and the house.
practically without debate. passed the bill
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
Blue Tint in Glass.

The blue tint in glass has it's cause
in chemical deposits formed in the
coal gas furnace, and which under the
action Of the air produces a blue coat
on the glass. To remove this blue tint
the glass, as it comes out Of the an
healing furnace, is made to pass
through a water bath weakly acidized
NV muriatic acid
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
Give the Children q DRINK

called Grain-O. 1t is a delicious. appc-
thing, nourishing food drink to take
the place of coffee. Sold by all grocers
and liked by all who have used it, be-
cause when properly prepared it tastes
like the finest coffee. but is free from
all it's injurious properties. Grain-O
aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not stimulant, but q
health builder. and children, as well as
adults. can drink it with great benefit.
Costs about Il as much as coffee. 10
and 25c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
C. C. Carpenter is Dead.

Fort DODGE, May 30.-Ex-Govcrnor
Cyrus C.. Carpenter passed peacefully
away last night at O'clock. Although
he had been ailing with a complication
of kidney troubles for some time his
relatives had no thought Of his imme-
date death. Yesterday morning he
began to fail. and with the last rays of
the setting sun he passed to eternity.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
OMAHA EXPOSITION,
Opened With Pomp and Parade-Presi-
dent Starts the Machinery.

Opened With Pomp and Parade-Presi-
dent Starts the Machinery.
OMAHA. Neb., June with pomp
and parade Omaha's big fair was for
mally opened yesterday. BY procla-
nation of Mayor Mooers the day was
observed as a general holiday. Owing
to the absence of the state militia, the
procession was necessarily of civic
character entirely, the escort duty
being performed by the cadets Of the
Omaha high school and of the Univer-
sity of Nebraska. Major T. s. Clark
son was the grand marshal and the
Marine band headed the procession1
At the grounds, after addresses by
President Wattles. of the exposition,
and Senator Allen the address of the
day was delivered by Hon. John G..
Baldwin. of Council Bluffs. Governor
Holcomb read message received from
President Mckinley over the long dis
lance telephone, and at about the
same time the president touched the
electric button and the big engines in
machinery hall were started.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
Just Irving.

Little boy!" exclaimed the man
who had just turned the corner, don't
you know it's wrong for you to match
pennies?" Il amt matchin' pennies"
he answered, as he surrendered coin
to his antagonist. "I'm just tryin' to-"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
FUNERAL OF GOV. CARPENTER
Ceremonies Were Simple, Yet Extremely
Affecting.

Affecting.
FORT DoDGE. Junc2.-Thc funeral OF
Ex-Gov Carpenter, took place yester-
dav afternoon. Business houses and
public buildings were all closed dur
ing the ceremonies, and the entire pop
ulation was in attendance. filling the
house. Yard and street. After the SER
vices by the ministers in the house, adj
dresses were made from the front porch
BY his old and dear friends, Hon. John
L. Duncombc and Capt. j. A. O. Yco-
man, democrats, who for forty years
have been arrayed against him. EN-
Governor Cue and Governor Shaw also
spoke from the same rostrnm. At the
close of the addresses several thousand
people passed through the house to
take a last view Of their dearly below
cd friend
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
however, that the French officers. III
conversation with other people, criti-
cised the wisdom of the attack.
The Island OF Porto Rico.

The island Of Porto Rico is one OF
the richest of Spain's colonies. It's
name means in English, Rich port"
1t is trife smaller than Jamaica, be-
ing the fourth in size OF the Antilles,
but the fertility OF Its soil and the sa-
lubrity Of its climate have led to it's
being given the name Of "the gem of
the Antilles" 1t lies to the east OF
Hayti. A range Of mountains runs
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
Mustered Memorial Day.

DIES MONIES. May 3l.--Thc old Third
regiment OF the Guard and lifty-ftrat
REGIMENT Of the Iowa volunteers. was
mustered into the service OF 'ncle SAM
on Memorial, Day. Altogether there
were ~34 officer, and mcu mustered in
ln ii -fY.,t
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
Wanamaker Withdraws From the Rae,
and the QUAY Candidate Wins.

Wanamaker Withdraws From the Race
and the Quay Candidate Wins.
HARRISBURG, Pa. June 3.-The re-
risburg and named the party ticket
that is to be submitted to the voters
this fall It is headed by Col. VIM. A.
Stone, of Allegheny, for governor.
There was scarcely any opposition to
the program for the work OF the con-
yention as outlined by Senator Quay
and his lieutenants. those opposed to
the nomination of Mr.. Stone for the
head Of the ticket contenting them
selves with the concentration of their
vote on Charles w. Stone, in whose
favor Wapamaker had withdrawn.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
BR!CADIER-CENE LINCOLN.
The Appointment Made by President
Mckinley.

Washington dispatch: The president
sent a long list OF nominations to the
senate of men to be brigadier generals,
including the following: Charles
Fitzsimmons, Illinois; General James
Rush Lincoln. Iowa; Charles King,
wisconsin,; Frederick D. Grant. New
Vprl,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
POPCLIST STATE CONVENTION
AI;i;dlc-of-thc- Readers Hold Their Con-
ventiOn at Dcs NIojncs.

vention at Dcs Nojncs.
DEs MONIES. June 3.-The middleton
the-road populist state convention
nominated the following ticket:
Secretary of state, r. NJ. Daniels, War
rcn county: auditor of state, "A. c.
Nicl1s, Decatur county: treasurer OF
state, y. NJ. Hutchins. Pottawattamie
county; supreme Judge, L. II. Weller,
Chickasaw county: attorney general, j.
A. Lowcnberg, Wapello county; rail-
road commissioner. Joseph Ash, Polk
county; clerk supreme court, Allie
Reed. Muscatinc county.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
The Age of Whales,

The age Of whales is ascertained by
the size and number of laminae of the
whalebone, which increases yearly.
Ages of 300 and 400 years have been
assigned to whales from these indica-
tons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

A mcteoric stone weighing four tons
fell on a warehouse in Fiume. Austria,
and set it on fire. The stone crashed
through the house, and was found
buried in the cellar.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
GO TO PHILIPPINES.
Fifty-first Iowa Ordered to Report to
General Merritt.

General Merritt.
Dies MONIES, June 3.-The F'ifty-tirst
Iowa volunteers. the old Third regi-
nent of the national guard. will go to
the Philippines. Colonel I-oper has re-
ceived orders to report to General Mcr-
rift at San Francisco. 1t will probab'
" ST q II tomorrow
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

The outside walls Of many of the
houses in Mexico are from three to six
feet thick, to withstand earthquake
shocks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
EOWlcd Out.

81 thought you were going to war
$50 was: but the heartless recruit
ing officer wouldn't allow me to ia IKE
my bicycle along"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

Educate Your Bowels With Cascaret3
Candy CNthartc. cure constipation forever. luc'
25c. Ii C. Z. {. fail druggists refund money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03

The committee on appropriations re-
ported the urgent deficiency bill, carrying
f17, S45, 900, for the Cuban, Philippint and
Porto Rican campaigns, submitted yester
day by Secretary Alger. and the house.
practically without debate passed the bill
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-03-26

to heaven, was the outrage OF
the Lattimer murders. And
they are so far forgotten that
the flabby verdict scarcely
rouses protest from the gen.
eral public. And graver~ than
the Lattimer murder, blow to
freedom, a blot upon the repub-
lie, a stain on the flag such as
all Spain could never inflict, is
the atridgement of the right
of free speech and free assem-
bly, by our courts-of which
the general public has hardly
80 much as heard. Most of all
we need to be awake to the
preservation of our liberties.
The rest can take care of itself.
National honor is in safe hands
against every adversary from
without whoever is president;
popular liberties are in danger
while Hanna rules.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1898-03-26
Masters With Big Salaries,

At the top of the scholastic profess
sion are the head masters of the
great public schools. Some of these
draw incomes almost equal to those
Of judges or bishops.
The head master at Elton gets
about "a, 500 a year. The head mas
ter at Harrow gets a salary of e.
500, plus the profits of a boarding
house of 81 boys at $50 each-gross,
1890. The total income of the
head master of Charterhouse is
about e6,042 los.
Rugby may be classed with Har-
row as paying school. Winchester
is not SO good. A house master at
Elton has 40 boys-e111 for board,
and e21 each pupil, if the master is
a classical man and not only a
"dame;" gross, "a, 440. Assistant
masters at Elton get $500 for the
first two years; afterward the fees
bring the amount up to an average
of about fSOO.-Strand Magazine.