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Omaha daily bee., 1898-06-26

ways have a spinning spool in their hands.
They weave the wool themselves, and out
Of it make all of the clothes of the family.
The llama not only clothes and through the
money received from him as a freight car
rier feeds these people, but he warns them
as well. There is no wood on this high,
desolate plateau. Wood all over the west
ern part of Peru is very costly. In the
markets of Arequipa each customer carries
home a bundle of twigs or rather roots and
bushes with his vegetables and meats, and
this forms the fuel for cooking the days
meal. No one thinks of using fuel for any
thing but cooking. and none of the cities of
this part of the world have chimneys, fur
naces, heating stoves or fireplaces.
Fuel supply.
On the plateau of Bolivia in which Titi-
caca lies there are not even bushes, and
almost the sole fuel is composed of the
droppings of the llama. Every hut has a
pile of this fuel beside its fireplace, and
the better classes of houses have special
! quarters for it. La Paz, which is a city Of
nearly $4,000 people, depends entirely on the
llamas for It's fuel, and the steam which
moves the dynamos of the electric light
plant of the city is created by a fire of
llama manure. The cooking is all done over
such fires, and for this reason | have for
| the time given up such things as broiled
beefsteaks and mutton chops, and am now
sticking religiously to soups, fries and to
all victuals cooked in pans. In this connec-
tion 1t seems a curious dispensation of
Providence that the llama has one place
for making his fuel deposits. He uses the
same place every day when possible. and
the manure is thus easily saved.
Llamas have curious habits as TO their
love affairs. The female | am told picks
out the male whom she especially loves and
makes all the advances, The males are big
ger than the females, and / have seen II
stated that the latter are not used to carry
burdens. This is a mistake, for the freight
trains of llamas which l have seen, often
numbering hundreds, seemed to have al
most as many females as males. About
La Paz / am told that the females are used
as much as the males for carrying burdens
but that the sexes are always kept separate
in the freight caravans,
The flesh of the llama Is spongy and not
of agreeable flavor. Still, II is eaten by tn
Indians and llama stew forms "A fayorit
dish. There are other animals OF the same
I class as the llama HhICh 1--we on thesl
highlands, such as the vicuna pronounced
yicunya), which runs wild, and which Il
not SO large but more beautiful than th,
llama, and the alpaca. grown chiefly foI
its wool, and which. Is herded in Cocks G.
wo herd our sheep.
FRANK G. CARPENTER.
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GOSSIP ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE,

General Hernandez. the rebel leader In
Venezuela, who has just been captured. is
known all over that country for his bravery.
He has been wounded in battle eighteen
times, has been twenty times captured by
the enemy and for a long time was an exile
IN Cuba.
Here is a late penpicture OF Edison, the
electrician; "A g~ray-haired man with a
boys face, round, rublcund, beardless, rarely
unrippled by a smile; sturdy of figure, with
a tx hat pressed down on a broad forehead,
with clothing loosely fitting, baggy. an APP
pearance about 1t, not OF age. but of never
having been new; with a scant necktie and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
SAVINGS BANK FOR SOLDIERS
Run by the Government for Sums Of
Not Less Than SIS.

Run by the Government for Sums o,
Not Less Than SIS.
From the Kansas City Journal: II
may not generally be known that for
many years the general government
has conducted a savings bank for the
accommodation of certain citizens. An
act Of congress of the date of May Is,
1872, provides that any soldier in the
army may deposit with any paymaster
his savings in sums not less than S.,
and it shall be the duty of the paymas
ter to supply the soldier with a deposit
book, in which are entered the amounts
Of his deposits. When the deposits
have reached the sum of $50 the gov
eminent is required to pay the Gepos-
itor interest at the rate Of per cent
per annum. Having once deposited a
sum of money the depositor is not per-
mitted to draw 1t until the date of Ms
discharge. The deposits are exempt
from attachment for debt but they for
felt it to the government if the depos-
itor deserts from the army. The gov
eminent assumes the responsibility for
all such deposits and defaulting pay
master can work the soldiers no in
jury. Paymaster Rucker once told the
writer that about 90 per cent Of the en-
listed men in the regular army awaited
themselves of this privilege.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
THEY WILL CONFER,
General Shafter and Admiral Sampson
Instructed to Get Together.

General shafter and Admiral Sampson
Instructed to Get Together.
WAsnlNGToN. July 6.-As a result of
the cabinet meeting yesterday instruc-
tons were sent by the president to
Admiral Sampson and General Shafter
to confer together concerning a joint
attack upon the city. Upon the out
come of this conference depends the
line of action for the immediate future.
For the present, the land bombard-
mcnt by Gen. Skaters forces has been
deferred. as the situation has been SO
completely changed by the annihila-
ton of the Spanish fleet that it is
manifestly the part of wisdom for this
land bonbardment to await the CO.
operation and support from the adj
miral's fleet. Up to the close OF office
hours no word had come either to the
war or navy department. SO far as was
disclosed. as to what determination
had been reached at the conference.
At the same time it is the clear eN-
pectatiou of the authorities here that
the conference will result in Il deter
mination by the admiral to take his
fleet through the narrow neck OF the
harbor. make his way past the shore
batteries and Notifications. and take
position before the city for a bonn
burdment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
ONWARD TO SPAIN.
Watson Hurrying Preparations to Crus
the Spanish Coast.

Watson Hurrying Preparations to Crush
the Spanish, Coast.
WASHINGTON, July s.-Aftcr a council
of war at the white house Secretary
Long announced that he had ordered
Admiral Sampson to detach from his
command immediately the vessels to
be embraced in Commodore Wotson's
eastern squadron and to direct the
commodore to proceed on his mission.
The vessels of the squadron will not
be the same rs those originally
selected. for the reason probably that
the recent engagement With Ccrvern
squadron ncccSSitatcd some changes.
The new eastern squadron will consist
of the battlc>hips Iowa and Oregon.
the protected cruiser Newark and tn
auxiliary cruisers carrying side
armor) Dixie. Yankee and Yosemite,
the GOLFERS Avcrcndu, Cassius, Caesar,
LconidaS and Justin. and the supply
boat Delmonico. The ships are to sail
as soon as they can coal and supply.
A telegram received at tho state de-
pnrtmcnt announced that Camara was
still lying with his squadron at Sucz,
the Souther entrance to the canal.
The torpedo boats Osada, Irospcrina
and Audaz have arrived ut Cadiz, their
home port. Admiral Dewey has been
notified of all these movements.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
SINGULAR STA!lEMElNsslF's
From Mrs. Rank to Mrs. PinkhnIs,

The following letter to Mrs. pinke
ham from Mrs. M. RANK, No. 1854
East Susquchanna Ave-, Philadelphia,
Pa, is o remarkable statement Of re.
lief from utter discouragement, Sac
says: "
"Inever can find words with which
to thank you for what Lydia e. PINK
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me.
"Some years ago I had womb trouble
and doctored for long time, not see.
ing any Improvement. At times I
would feel we'll enough, and otEer
times was miserable. So it went On
until last October, I felt something
terrible creeping over me, knew not
what, but kept getting worse. I can
hardly explain my feelings at that
time. I was SO depressed in spirits
that I did not wish to live, although I
had everything to live for. Had hys-
terra, was very nervous; could not
sleep and was not safe to be left
alone.
Indeed, thought I would lose my
mind. No one knows what endured.
IL continued this way until the last
of February, when l saw in a paper a
testimonial of a lady whose case was
similar to mine, and who had been
cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound. determined to try it,
and felt better after the first dose. I
continued taking it, and to-day am q
we'll woman, and can say from my
heart, THANK God for such a medi-
cine."
Mrs. Plnkham invites all suffering
women to write to her at Lynn, Mass,
for advice. All such letters are seen
and answered by women only.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08

never knew their worth 1he FIRST Sc'Ucont.
until used them for the cure Of chronic
dyspepsia. For two years / suffered and
doctored for the aggravating trouble but
could only be helped temporarily.
II think dyspepsia is one of the most
stubborn Of ailments. and there is scarcely
a clerk or Office man but what is more or
less a victim. Some days could eat any
thing, while at other times would be
starving. Those distressed pains would
force me to quit work.
Il tried hot-water treatment thorough
ly, but it did not affect my case. ! have
tried many advertised remedies but they
would help only for time: a friend of
mine recommended DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, but did not think
much of them.
II finally was induced to try the pills and
commenced using them. After taking few
doses found much relief. dc not remem-
ber how many boxes of the pills used, but
I used them until the old trouble stopped.
l know they will cure dyspepsia Of the worst
form and l am pleased to recommend
them"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
Dealers or will be sent postpaid on receipt
of price, so cents box or six boxes for
$3.50, by addressing DR.. Williams Medicine
Company. Schenectady n. /.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
CuhanH Refuse to Work.

WASHINGTON, July s.-Advices from
Siboney state that General Young has
placed the Cubans in his command in
a separate camp under police rcgula-
tons and refused to issue any more
rations to them because they refused
to assist in hospital or commissary de-
partments, claiming they were not
laborers, but soldiers. The same dis
patch says that General Young has
gone to Key West, on advice of doctors.
as he was suffering from fever.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Let All Give Thanks.

WASHINGTON. July 7.-President Nc
Kinley has issued proclamation call
ing upon the American people, when
they next assemble for divine worship.
to give thanks to Almighty God for
the unprecedented success which has
attended the operations of the United
States forces, and, prayer be offered that
the nations gallant sons be spared
from the scourge OF suffering and dis
ease, while they are striving to uphold
their country's honor. and that peace
shall soon be restored.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Reina Mercedes Destroyed.

WASHINGTON. July 7.-Advices from
off Santiago bring news of the de-
struction of the Reina Mercedes, the
last of Cervcras fleet. 1t is not known
whether she tried to escape from the
harbor or whether the Spanish attempt
ed to sink her near the Merrimac. Just
after midnight she was seen coming
out of the narrow entrance, and the
fleet began hammering away at her.
She was soon sunk and now rests on
the base of the beach near Ell Moro.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Tho Standard Dictionary.

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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Hobson Now With New York.

WASHINGTON, July s.-Advices from
the American fleet off Santiago an-
nounce the arrival of Lieutenant Hob
son and his six associates on board
their respective vessels, the exchange
having taken place as arranged by
General Shafter. All were we'll cX
ccpt two, who are convalescing from
an attack of intermittent fever. The
exchange was made on equal terms as
to rank. Hobson says they were all
treotpl we'll
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
SLICK pETE'S WATCH DEAL,
Bought Them at Ge.16 Each and Sold

Bought Them at G2.15 Each and Sold
Them to Swindlcrs for $40 Apiece.
From the Philadelphia Record An
old-time detective the other day was
discussing with some sleuths new in
the profession the methods Of up-to-
date swindlers. After deprecating the
originality Of the modern crook, he told
OF what he considered the sharpest
game he ever saw worked. II suppose
you fellows know" he said, that dur
ing Centennial year Philadelphia was a
hotbed of bunco-steerers and sharpers
Of every description. Well, was de-
tailed to keep an eye on these gentry,
and In time became acquainted with
most of the big ones who We're gen.
orally exceedingly bright men. One, in
particular, who was known as Slick
Pete took a great liking to, for he
had an inexhaustible fund of humor
and was good-hcarted chap. Toward
the end of the Centennial exhibition,
one day I dropped into a downtown
auction room, where some fake jewelry
was being sold. A lot of watches were
offered, and saw that they had been
made evidently for bunco-steering pur-
poses, for the works were good, and the
cases were made to look like solid gold
They were finally knocked down for
$215 piece, and saw the buyer was
Slick Pete Jewelry was out of his
line, but I knew he had some SCHEME
in view. Two months passed before l
again saw Pete, and then I asked him
what he had done with the watches.
He began to laugh, and said: oh,
skinned some swindler with them.
Then followed the explanation. He had
hired a room and inserted an adver-
tisement in various papers something
like this: 'Found-A solid gold watch
Elain works. Loser pay costs. Apply,
ETC. Nearly every crook in town an
swered the ad. and claimed the watch.
Pete, who made up as an old man,
seemed a mark, and the fly crook, in
his hurry to depart made but cursory
examination. The COSTS $40, were IN
variably handed over, and in two days
Fete had disposed of his stock"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
lsREVITIES.

Madrid dispatch: The newspapers
here express the apprehension that the
Americans will use the coast of
Morocco as base of supplies for coal
and provisions, and they urge the
Spanish government to rapidly fortifv
Punta Careno, Algecierias and other
points. in order to prevent the Amer
leans from approaching the neighbour
hood Ct Gibraltar for coal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Ceryera Ordered to Leave Harbor.

HEADQUARTERS GENERAL SKATER,
July s.-Admiral Cervera has been
transferred from the Gloucester to the
battleship Iowa. In a brief interview
he stated that he was ordered to leave
the harbor, but he refused to say from
whom the orders came. The estimate
on the Spanish losses in the naval bat
tie is 1.oOO killed and 1900 captured,
against which stands the American loss
of one killed and two wounded,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
ImDor.unc to Mothers.

The manufacturers of Castoria have been
compelled to spend hundreds of thousands OF
dollars to familiarize the public with the sig.
nature OF Chas Fl. Fletcher. This has been
uecessitated by reason OF pirates counterfeit
ing the Castora trade mark. This counter
feiting is q crime not only against She proprie-
tors of Castoria, but against the growing
generation. All persons should be careful to
see that Castoria bears the signature OF Chas.
H. Fletcher, II they would guard the health OF
their children. Parents and mothers. in par
ticular, ought to carefully examine the
Castoria advertisements which have been ap-
pearing in this paper. and to remember that
the wrapper Of every bottle of genuine Castorin
bears the facsimile signature OF ChaS. H.
Fletcher under whose supervision it has beer
manufactured continuously forever thirty
years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
ElcYcleS for Statesman.

The bicycle has now become Il con.
frmed parliamentary institution in
Austria. In a few days, by special ar
rangement of the president, suitable
room will be provided within the pre-
cincts Of the reichsrath to accommo-
date the machines Of deputies. At
present many Of the 425 members are
familiar with the wheel. Every day
sees the number increase, and in very
short time half the house ought to be
1iccking to parliament on wheels-unit.
Cd at last in sport if not in politics
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Trv Aliens EOOt-Ease.

A powder to be shaken into the
shoes. At this season your feet feel
swollen, nervous and hot, and get tired
easily. If you have smarting feet or
tight shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t
cools the feet and makes walking easy.
Cures swollen and sweating feet, bis
tiers and Gallons spots. Relieves corns
and bunions of all pain and gives rest
and comfort. Try it to-day. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores for a5c.
Trial package free. Address Allen $.
Olmstcd, lie Roy. n. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
The General Health ia Good.

CAMP SlBoNEY. July s.-The general
health of the United States troops is
excellent. Not case of yellow fever
IS reported, despite the fact that Sam
tiago is recognized as a great fever
focus as far as the Rio Santos. OF over
1. 900 wounded treated in this division,
hospital only two have died.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
To Reinforce Shafter.

WASHINGTON. July S.-To give Shaft.
or more heavy artillery and batteries.
the Seventh artillery, at Willets Point.
Del; Fourth artillery, at Fort McHenry.
Md; II and X Second artillery, at Fort
Adams, and other Rhode Island points
were ordered rushed to Tampa, for EN-.
barkatiOn for Santiago,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Reduction in Bicycle Prices.

1t is said that western capitalists are
contemplating the organization OF a
company, which hopes to make first
class wheels and sell them as low as
$40. Whether this be true or not,
the fact remains that Hostctter S
Stomach Bitters is a first class remedy
for the stomach, liver and kidneys.
For fever and aguc it is a specific.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
VICTORY AT MANILA.
First Expedition Arrives and Captures
LaHrOne Islands.

Hone KONG. July 5..-The United
States dispatch boat Zaiiro, which left
Cavite. Manila harbor. on July !. has
arrived here. She reports that the
American troops in the transports City
of Siboney, City of Peking and Aus
tralia, conveyed by the Charleston,
arrived at Cavite on June 30. having
taken the Ladrone islands on the way
and having left men there. The Span
ish governor and other officials
captured were brought to Cavite. The
United States troops commenced to
disembark at Cavite on July l..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
A GIOrTOna Dlah.

"Well," said the star boarder, as the
Candidacy passed him his dish of straw
berries. Il see you're patriotic.
"llow SOP she asked.
you give us the national colors at
our meals. These Strawberries are
red, the sugar you put on them is
white. and it is almost needless for me
70 add that the milk is blue"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Beauty is Blood Deep.

Clean blood makes clean skin. No
beauty withoutit. Cascarets Candy Cathar-
tic cleans your blood and keeps it clean, by
stirring upthe lazy liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
sists, satisfaction guaranteed. 10, %, SOC.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Spanish Boat Surrenders to Dewey.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-Admiral Dew
ey reports that the gunboat Leyte.
which escaped destruction and capture
on the 1st Of May by running up the
river. has come down to the harbor
and surrendered. She had on board
tifty-two army and navy officers and
ninety-four men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
The spaniss Loss Was Heavy.

New YORK. July 5.-The Worlds Hal
flax, N. s., special says: Your cores
pendent was shown cablegram to-
night received by A. Ramez, from San
tiago stating that the Spaniards lost
about 2,0OG killed and wounded.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
OUR LOSSES IN THE FIGHTING
Casualties React, Seventeen Hundred,
the Deaths About $50.


WASHINGTON, July 6.-Two days
fighting before Santiago has cost the
American army seventeen hundred
men. This estimate is made by the
surgeons of division hospitals after
careful figuring by the surgeons atthc
hospitals. The list or wounded as
made up at the division headquarters
is very large in proportion to the list
of those killed outright. Probably less
than one hundred, all told. of the
number Of wounded, have died, maxi
ing the total number of deaths in the
neighborhood of $50. The remainder
of the wounded will probably recover.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Wheat 40 Cents = Bushel.

How to grow wheat with big profit al -
cents and samples of Salzer's Red Cross $50
Bushels per acre) Winter Wheat, Rye, Oats,
Clovers, etc, with Farm Seed Catalogue
for 4 cents postage. JOHN "A. SALZER
SEED CO., La Crosse, Wis. w.n.u.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Tn n New Channel.

Plain citizcn-This war business is
good thinr for YOU newspaper men.
Distinguished editor-Morc than you
imagine. The people who used to run
our papers for us are now busy telling
how to conduct military operations.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
Cuban Expedit,on Arrives,

WASHINGTON. July 7.-Three hun
bred Cubans, with two dynamite guns,
1000 Springfield rifles and a large
quantity of ammunition have been
landed at Punta Canev.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08
We Pay EXPENSES

and liberal commissions, refund the cash for
all goods not giving the consumer satisfaction
Long terms Of credit First-class scheme
statesmen wanted. No bond required. Sales
made from photographs We guarantee $50 90
per monitor mail orders. Address with stamp,
Brcnard Mfg. Co.. Iowa City. Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-07-08

la ISSA SAo VII " 80 ~ ~
popular and efficient
than Max r. Davies,
first sergeant Of Co. B.
He has been q resident
of Detroit for the past
six years, and his home
is at 4l6 Third Avenue.
For four years he ,|ss
connected with tho
we'll known wholesale
drug house Of FarrGnd,
Williams e. Clark. in
the capacity of book
keeper.
II have charged up
many thousand orders
for DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People,
cnil Mr. Davies. Hhut