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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
SPANISH FLEET LOCATED.

A Report That it Has Returned to Cadiz
is Generally Believed.
WASHINGTON. May 1.-THE news is
j st received at the navy department
that the Spanish Cape Verde fleet has
arrived at Cadiz. Although the gov
ernment has number of swift vessels
on the Atlantic doing scout duty, no
reports have been received from them
as to the whereabouts of the Spanish
fleet.
LONDON, May 11.-There is no con-
frmation of the report that the Span
ish fleet from the Cape Verde Islands
has returned to Cadiz; but it is gen.
orally regarded Us the most likely
movement to be made and as an indi-
cation that Spain has decided to let
her West Indian possessions go. The
question is generally asked: "What
possible use has Spain for continuing
n hopeless struggle, as it is considered
next to impossible that she has any
alternative plan or that the retreat of
the squadron hides some strategic
design
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
SAN JUAN HAS. FALLEN.
SIMPSONS Fleet Reduces the Tortifac
t1ons of Porto Tsic0:s Capital.

Simpsons Fleet Reduces the Fort i6c:s-
tions of Porto Isico's Capital.
PoRr-AU-PRINcE, Hayti, May Ia
Sampson, with nine warships, arrived
before San Juan yesterday morning
before sunrise. The battleship Iowa
fired the first shot. which took effect.
The battleship Indiana followed.
MORO fort responded feebly, but was
silcnced almost Immediately and re
duced to Il heap of ruins. The Spanish
steamer Rita was captured by the
Yale. Thousands of the population,
with foreign consnls, sought refuge in
the interior.
WASHINGTON. Mary 13.-Altlleugh
dispatches are received from st.
Thomas, Havana and London which
tend to confirm the above dispatch,
the authenticity OF the report is
questioned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
AT WASHINGTON.
The News From Cadix May Change This
. Governments Program.


WASHINGTON, May 1l.--With the
apparently authentic news at hand re.
garding the arrival Of the combined
Spanish fleet at Cadiz the safety of the
Oregon is assured, AMI the way is
cleared for military operations in Cuba
without interference from Spanish
boats. Many believe, however, that
no enduring peace can be secured un-
til the Spanish navy is destroyed, and
it now appears that to do this our
sailors must make up their minds to
go after the Spaniards, task very
much more difficult than that of meet
ing them near our own shores. 1t was
suggested by some of the members of
the war board that there was just a
possibility that tho Spanish squadron
might make quick passage into the
Pacific through the Suez canal and
attack Dewey at Manila. Itisscarcely
believed, however, that the Spanish
are willing to take the great risk of
exposing to our attack their own home
ports by the withdrawal of so consid-
cradle Il proportion of their naval
strength as would be required to over
match Dewey.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
.AuEvHfi Told to Hold Out.

New YORK. May ia Cuoiz special
to the World says; The warand naval
departments are advancing prepare
tions for the Philippines relief cxpedi-
ton, which is to be composed of 5000
regular soldiers and two hattalions of
marines. Instructions have been sent
to General August to hold out as long
as possible, forty days being required
for the arrival of the expedition. going
by the way of the Suez canal and the
Red sea. The commander of the squad
ron conveying the relief is to be Ad-
miral Butler if Admiral Camara elects
to remain in charge of the remaining
vessels of the reserve fleet.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

The Baldwin Locomotive works, OF
Philadelphia, Pa, have recently deliv.
cred to the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road company the last of the large or
der of locomotives placed last fall
This delivery included twenty heavy
engines, which are now being broken
in for service between Cumberland
and Baltimore. These locomotives ara
of the same style that the motive pow
err department adopted as the standard
for the first and second divisions. They
are of the Consolidation type, with Dix
26-inch cylinders, and the average load
that they pull approximates 1900 tons
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Six Hundred Killed.

LONDON, May 13.-The Vienna corre-
spondent of the Daily Telegraph,
describing the riots at Milan, says:
lone thousand persons were arrested.
Six hundred were killed and 1000
wounded. In one instance, twenty
students We're killed at the main sta
ton Of the Vicina railway line. Three
hundred rioters set fire to all the rail-
way carriages, and the military, hur-
rying up. unfortunately fired Oh the
fremen, who We're trying to disperse
the rioters with hose. Many of the
firemcn were killed. AS all the print
ing houses in Milan refused to print
the manifesto, the military govern
mcnt was proclaimed by drums and
the roar of cannon"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
A CHEERFUL We NAN.

from Inc O0InOcrAts bEuzAt, AHul0nt.
Every woman cannot he beautiful but q
cheerful face often supplies the Aciency.
But no one can be cheerful and bring JOY to
others unless they havepcrfect health. For
tunately, science has placed this priceless
boon within tho reach OF every woman as
the following incident proves:
Mrs. Amanda Robinson. wife Of William
Robinson, farmer and stockman, near
TOWNSVILLE, Clay County. Ind, is thirty
two years old and hnd for several years been
in declining health and Respondent. For
three months she was not only unable to
attend to her domestic duties but too feeble
to be up and about. To-day she is in good
health and able to attend to her household
affairs. She relates her experience Us fol-
lows:
II was afflicted with female troubles and
was in delicate state Of health. Host my
appetite, grew thin and was greatly de-
pressed. After taking various remedies
without being benefited was induced by q
friend to try DR., Williams' Pink Pills,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
DEWEY'S WORK AT MANILA.
IT Now Appears That the Encmy's Loss
in Twelve Hundred.

IT Now Appears That the Encmy's Loss
is Twelve Hundred.
CHICAGO. May 1o.--A Manila dispatch
to the TimesHerald says: Here is a
summary of Commodore Dewcy's work
up to date:
Monday, April 25.--Reccived news of
the declaration Of war. Quilted Brit
iSh waters.
Wcdncsday--Sailed for Manila at
the fastest speed that could be made
with the coal supply Of the ships.
Saturday ght-Passcd the batteries
at the entrance of Manila bay.
Sunday, May Sunk, burned or
captured all the ships of the Spanish
squadron. SiIcnccd and destroyed
three BATTERIES.
Montlay--Occupicd navy yard. Blew
up six batteries at the entrance tso the
bay. Cut the cable. Established
blockade of Manila. Drove the Span
ish forces out of Cavitc.
Tuesday and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the
lower bay AND entrance for torpedoes.
Gave crews well earned rest. Prepared
official dispatches.
Tho losses of the Spaniards include
ten war ships, several torpedo boats,
two transports, navy yard and nine
batteries.
Including the losses ashore, about
l,;200 Spaniards were killed or
wounded. The estimated value of the
Spanish property destroyed or captured
lis SG,OOO,O0O.
On the American side the total loss
is eight men wounded and S. 900 dam
age to the ships.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
FIRST TROOPS ARE LANDED.

american Soldiers Hold II Small Section
OF Cuban Soil.
KEY WEST, May 12.-1nfornation is
received of the landing within fifty
niles of Havana Of the detachment of
the Fourth cavalry, which left Tampa
on the transport Gussie. The Gussie
carried Il large cargo of miscellaneous
supplies for the Cubans. There were
hundreds Of cases of the old Spring.
field rifles, As calibrc, with accompany
ing ammunition, and there was also
large quantities Of old army muskets.
s,lch as were used in the civil war.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the
feet. 1t cures painful, swollen, smart
ing feet and instantly takes the sting
cut of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight-fitting
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot,
tired, nervous, aching feet. Try it to-
day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for Csc in stamps
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen
s. Olmsted. lie Rov N. Y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
lseauty ia BLOOD Deem.

Clean blood makes n clean skin. No
reauty without it. Cascarcts Candy Catliar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps it clean, by
stirring upthe lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body Begin to-day to
Danish pimples, hollis, blotches, blackheads
aud that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets. beauty fcrten cents. All drug
pis.s, satisfaction guaranteed, 10, %, SOC.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Spanish Boat Blown Up.

LONDON, May ia dispatch from
Gibraltar says a British steamer re-
ports the destruction of Il torpedo boat
destroyer in Algeciras bay. Shortly
after the British vessel passed the boat
the lights We're extinguisaled and an
awful explosion was heard. 1t is be-
licvcd the boat was the Dcstructor,
carrying crew Of fifty-five men, and
that all OIL board were lost,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Privateering Plans of Spanta rds.

LONDON May 12.--The chambers of
commerce Of some of the most import
ant Spanish ports. says a special dis
patch from Madrid, have decided to
provide and fit out several auxiliary
cruisers ''of from 5000 to 1000 tons and
having speed of eighteen to twenty
knots, to watch the Spanish coast. VEN
ture out to sea and run blockade if
necessary
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
One Hundred TorDc,lO Fonts.

New York, May 1o.-A Washington
special says: Within thirty days the
United States will have 100 torpedo
boats and six torpedo boat destroyers
to add to SIMPSONS fleet. Carnegie &
Co. have already made the steel frames
for the boats. They will be completed
quickly ut various shipyards in Com
nccticut and Rhode Island.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
The Insult Of tho Ares.

Examining surgeon-sI am sorry, sir,
out you have failed to pass the neces-
sary physical examination. You are
not up to the requirements Of the
navy"
Applicant what! Not good
enough man to fight the Spaniards."
Doubles up his fist and sails into the
examining surgeOn.A
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Gomez Thanks Uncle Sam.

New YORK. May ia commissioner
sent to General Gomez's camp has re-
turned to New York, bringing the
Cuban leaders, thanks i'm behalf of
Cuba to the United States. a letter to
Mckinley. and one each to General
Miles and Admiral Simpsons: also
thanks to the American people. Gomez
wants rifles, food, clothing and United
States troops. in the order named.
Armed and supplied, he promises to
drive the bloclsadcd Spaniards out ip
six months
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Harry NJ. StanleY'A Opinion

Henry N. Stanley, M. p, the Afri-
can explorer, London, Eng: Il am
amazed at the beauty and sumptuous-
ness of the work. u. The Stand
ard Dictionary comes nearer to my
idea of a ffrst-class dictionary than
any 1 have seen. 1 am proud to own
such q treasure"
See display advertisement of how to
obtain the Standard Dictionary by
making a small payment down, the re-
mainder in installments.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Old Inventions.

Above are shown three inventions
which are now public property. In
ventors desiring information and q
free patent book, should address Sues
& Co., Registered Patent Lawyers.
Bee Building, Omaha, Nebraska.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

"We have parted" said the blondest
girl.
For why?" asked the girl with the
soulful gaze.
II could find no congeniality with a
person who was ude enough to refer
to that dear, delightful Anthony Hope
as Tony Hawkins
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Dixie Says They re Ours.

LONDON. May 1l.-Sir Charles Dixie
says the philippine Islands C: n be held
by the United States by right of con
quest. and that the powers of Europe
will not dare to object SO long as Eng
land is not with them. He believes
the United States should hold the
islands,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

In some parts of the world the east
ern parts of cemeteries are considered
the most desirable. The choice is bas-
ed on the belief that the dead in the
eastern sections will be first to arise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
First Troops Sail.

TAMPA, May 1.-THE side-whcelcr
steamer Gussic sailed with the first
United States regulars to land on Cuban
soil. They are companies f and e Of
the First infantry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

In Munster, Westphalia, there is
public school, the St. Paul Gymnasium,
which has just celebrated the eleven
hundredth anniversary of it's founda-
ton. 1t was established in the year
798, as convent school.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Tho Death Rate,


While it is quite true that the pro-
portion of deaths from malaria as an
immediate cause is proportionally
small, yet physicians are thoroughly
convinced that it causes maladies OF
fatal character. and bcgets danger
our nervous prostration, This malady
is eradicatcd and prevented by Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters.
The men who believe it would benefit
the country il more money were put il
circulation should see that more of il
il given to the women.-Atchison
Globe.
Mrs. WlnslOw's Soothing syrup
For children teethIng ,softens the gums. reduces inia
matiDnaiiays pain cures wind collie. rs cents bottle
Nearly 40 per cent of the population
of Siberia are Russian eyjlas
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

CHATTANOOGA. May IL. The troops at
Chickamauga have been ordered to the
coast, and the movement has already
begun.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

LONDON. May l0.--A Madrid special
says orders have been sent to Governor
General AuguSti to resist to death any
attack on Manila.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
a Bleak Prospect |,

Husband MY dear, we will have to
begin to economic right or"
wife Dear me! What has hap
pened?"
Husband -"Ever since the war rum
pus with Spain, cigars have gone up
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

The queen Of Italy is robust person.
She has reputation as long distance
pedestrian and she turns to chess for
relaxation
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Fire-proof paper bricks are coming
into use for building purposes. They
are made with hollow center, to in
sure uniformity in hardness. and the
hollow is afterward filled with cement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
The Oregon Arrives ut Bahai.

BAIAI. Brazil, May lO.-The battle
ship Oregon has arrived here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Piso's Cure for Consumption is our only
medicine for coughs and colds.-Mrs. c.
Beltz, 439 Sth ave, Denver, Col, Nov. s, '95.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

! The soil of Cuba is so fertile that in
some districts four crops year are
raised
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever. l0c
25c. II G. &C. fail druggists refund money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

"E arly in
tn 9 summer
of 1907 I pro-
cur ed Il v Q
boxes of them
and b efore
finishing the
second box ],
began to i'm
prove and by
the timeI had
taken the five
boxes ] W q s
a Bile to go
gu t my
l1S,1al " OrE
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

NO-TO- Sac for Fifty Cents.
Guar al iced tobacco hab cure makes weak mon
Stiung blood pure. h0c, 81. All druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13
Thirty Ships Chartered for Transpc

Thirty Ships Chartered for Transports.
WASHINGTON. May 11.--Assistant
Secretary Meiklcjohn has chartered
about thirty ships with a capacity of
$4,000 men. They will be used to con-
vcy troops to Cuba and the Philippines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Softleigh-Death loves a shining
mark, it is said. Miss Cutting-Oh,
we'll, don't be uneasy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Goes Cough Balsam
"a the oldest and BEST 1t will break up cold quicker
than AZ ything else 1t il always reliable. Try it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Man never makes truth; he only dis
covers it. --.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Frederick Walden, now living in a
village in Michigan, is one of the six
remaining survivors of the crew Of the
Kearsage, which sank the Alabama.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Hunger and ambition are hard to
rock to sleep.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-05-13

Nearly 40 per cent Of the population
Of Siberia are Russian eXileS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-13

niodestly added that he thought the Mar.
stall town nine could sive us series o.
,,rcttv rIose games. Wcl. we arranged for
,Wo games In the following week, and went
over accompanied BY half a dozen chicago
tlru,nmers. is soon as we reached the Town
the drtmnmers began to look around ior
bets. and didn't have any trouble In findins
them. for Marshaltown was proud ana con :
fIdent about its team. The favorite bet was
,von money. and tnat we would my peae
tbe home team TWO to one. Ross Parnes.
who was playing second for us bet $50 TO
800 that We would win three 10 one
by the time the game began our players
and the Chicago drummers hail covered
obout I'll the srare money there was in Mar
shailtown, and the excitement ran high.
Business in the town was practically sus-
pended. and nearly everyone was out TO see
Tue game. 1t didn't take us tong TO discover
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-13

that one-thrd of the Marshalltown team
was composed of Ansons. Father Arson,
who had written lis the challenge TO come
over, played first base Adrian, then a
strapping young giant over six feet tall,
played third and one of his brothers play
ed in the field They all came out on the
diamond in bare feet.
We'll, the Forest Citys won the game.
The score was II to 6, so that everybody
but Barnes in our party won ais bets. But
1T was pretty much Barnes own fault that
he lost, for, with the score II to &, in the
last inning. himself at bat, y man on third
and only one run to win his 500. he struck
out. The Arson family had lost about all
the cash 1t could spare, and the town was
gloomy in consequence, for the tnsons
were the principal people of the town--its
founders, indeed. But with the spirit of the
true sport the hnsons hoped 10 retrieve
their fortunes on the game on the follow
ing day. Late that night the old gentleman
came around and tried to get another bet.
One of the drummers who had won heavily
on the first game banteringly offered An
son 800 to $50 that he would beat
the Marshalltown nine three to one IN the
second game. This excited the Ansons. and
they began to rustic for cash. After being
gone for some time the old gentleman came
back with $50 and wanted to bet it against
$50 on the three to one proposition. The
drummer wouldn't listen to that though.
He wanted 800 or nothing. Finally,
the drummer accented lust for It's novelty.
He would bet $50 in cash and his cow.
which was valued at $780, against the drum
mer's 500 that tho Forest Citys would not
win three TO one.
I'VE did win three to one, and more.
continued Mr.. Spaldne. "and the drum
mer won the Arson $50 and the Arson
cow
What the "old mans" performances ON
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-13

The biggest sensation recently in the
world of sport was the kidnapping OF Chris
Won Der Ahc. the st. Louis baseball man.
by detective. The matter had start
several years ago.
When the National League was fighting
tho American Association in 1881, it was
common for both organizations TO send
bushwhaekers around the country to allure
players away from the clubs to which they
We're supposed 10 owe allegiance.
Musk Baldwin, at one time a great
pitcher, paid visit TO st, Louis. Perhaps
II WAS TO see certain ball players, perhaps
not. That has little TO do with the story.
fer he had perfect right to see anybody
he pleased. Chris Won Der Abe. president
got 1t into his head that Baldwin was in
ST, Louis to induce SILVER" King. his best
pitcher, 10 desert him. Thereupon he swore
cut a warrant charging Baldwin with con-
spiacy, and had him placed In jail When
the case came TO trial Won Der Abe could
addueo absolutely nothing against Baldwin,
but his suspicious. and tle judge contempt
tuously dismissed the case.
Baldwin sworc TO have revenge He is
resident OF piitsburg suburb. and
brought suit at Pittsburg for $4,000 dam
ages. charging that his arrest was made
without cause, and with malicious inten-
lions. Process was served on Ven Der Abe
and the case finally came to trial. Baldwin
securing verdict OF $500 damages The
case went 10 trial again. and on the Sec
ond trial Baldwin was awarded s2Sa5 dam
ages. Up to the present time he has not
received one penny. Meanwhile ". A.
Nimick, n former president of the Pittsburg
club, who had gone on Won Der Ahe's bond
being importuned for the cash that the
81 Louis msn failed to turn over is sup
rosed TO have come to the conclusion that
Won Der Ahes presence was needed at
once In pittshlrE, On that hinges the
story OF the kidhaping
The matter Involves some very deem
questions Of laSj and Il would seem to the
ordinary obssrytr thss II y - outrage
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-13
THE PASSING OF "OLD MAN. ANSON.

the diamond have been In the twenty-five
years he has played In the city the pasepa'i
uubiio hest knows. His greatest achieve
ments have been In batting. unless the re-
suits Of his efforts as n strategist ana
fed general have been of more value. Fig
ures Apply to the one and not TO the other
however. so it is easier to reckon UP on
the batting.
In the twenty years Of the. Nationai
leagues existence Arson has headed me
pge in batting for that time is 1854 IN
championship games. The years in which
he led all the leaeue batsmcn we're 1879.
when he had an average OF .4o7: 1881. with
an average OF .ss9, and 1888, with .343. In
1876 he was fifth in the batting list, Five
times he has been second. once he was
fourth. twice fifth and twice seventh. His
best batting average was In 1887, when ne