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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
BOOK COMPANY WINS.

Judge in Minneapolis Case Instructed
Jury to Find for Plaintiff.
Dies MONIES, March 1s.-1n the Min
neapolis case of the American Book
Company against the publishers of the
pamphlet recently issued by President
Gates, of Iowa College, the judge in
structed the jury to find for the plain
tiff, leaving to the jury only the ques-
ton of the amount of damages suffer
ed by the circulation of the libelous
pamphlet. President Gates was not
interested in the Minneapolis case, be-
ing a defendant in q suit for 100000
damages for the issuance of this PAM
phlet in the federal court at Des
Moines. The suit at Minneapolis was
for 100000 damages. The jury
awarded the book company verdict Of
$500.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
THE NEWS IN IOWA
CONES INTO HER POSSESSIONS

a Real Live English Duchess Discovered
In Marshall County.
MARsHALLTowN, March 16.-Victoria
Jennings Ballard. the English duchess,
whose romantic history was recently
published in the Dies Moines press, and
who lately moved to Marsh alltown
from Des Moines, is about to pass into
possession Of her fortune. Sir Andrew
Bedford, late of Warwickshire. Eng
land, has reached Iowa in search OF
her. He spent day in Marshalltown
without success and then went to Des
Moines, after requesting the chief OF
police in Marshalltown to find her II
possible. Marshal Jones was success
full and at once communicated with
him. Mr.. Bedford then went to Ro-
land, Story county, to the home OF
Mrs. Billiards. father-in-law, and Mrs.
Ballard followed him for the purpose
of proving her identity. Bedford's
father is the administrator of the Eng
lish estate belonging to Mrs. Ballard
and has deeds and other papers in his
possession to deliver to her. He came
as far as New York. where he was TAX
en- sick, and is now there very i'll with
fever. AS soon as identification is COM
pleted the papers will be delivered to
Mrs. Ballard. This is the duchess
whom it will be remembered was stol-
en- from her home when a child.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
LIQUOR BILL BURIED.
Rsferred to Committee ON Suppression OF
Intemporaace, Probably killing 1t.

Referred to Committee ON Suppression OF
Intemporsace. Probably killing II.
Dies MONIES, March 16.-Potter's
malt and vinous liquor manufacturing
bill received its death blow In the
house. 1t had been recommended by
the committee on domestic manufac-
lures for passage, but when it was
reached on the calendar the point OF
order was made by Prentiss that it be
referred to the committee on the sup
preston of intemperance. Speaker
Funk ruled that the point was well
taken and so referred it. Potter Mt
once appealed from the chairs decision
but only six members voted to change
the ruling. As the committee can re-
tain the bill in its possession for ten
days, its defeat is assured, as it will
without doubt not be reported upon
until near the end of the session.
Those members voting against the re-
ference were Anderson of Lyon, An
derson of Palo Alto, Potter of Brem-
err, Power of Lee. Sauer and Sheehan.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
MlNSTRELS' HUMOR.

Witty Answer of an Irishman Who
"Never Argued with Lady"
The Ministries of Ireland are not all
gone from the highways and byways
of Erin, says an exchange. The mourn
full harp and plaintive pipe may have
given way to the breezy banjo and
grooming violin, but the songs which
these accompany are the songs Of Ire
land still. Down by the rotten Clad
dagh wharves Of .old Galway town l
came upon a rapt audience, says a
well-known traveller, enthralled by the
dulcet notes of Tim Brennan, the wan
dering minstrel of Tipperary"-one OF
the sweetest singers ever heard and
one who would have been great were
It not for his love Of "the cinder~ in
it," as they aptly term the west OF
Ireland mountain dew. l had seen Tim
many times before in Ireland. Our
trampings had brought us into the
same relations of artist and responsive
auditor so many times that as he tip
ped me a comforting wink OF recogni-
ton I noticed that his violin had been
replaced by the temporary, though
ample musical makeshift of a banjo
wrought from the head of an ancient
Irish churn. In the pause following
his ballad l felt emboldened to toss
him back his wink. with the query:
"And, Tim, why didn't you bring the
churn with it's head?' Faith yer hon
or" he replied, in flash and with
winsome smile. holding the churn-
head banjo aloft so all could see, faith
never argue wild lady-an, yer
honor. a bould Irish woman stud at
the other ind"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
DUBUQUE LAWYER MURDERED
Asssssinatej in His Room by Some
Person Unknown.

| Asssssinated in His Room by Some
Person Unknown.
DUBUQUE, March 17.-Wm. 0. Lavake,
law partner of State Senator Malloy,
was assassinated in his Office, corner OF
Seventh and Main streets, at SIS p. m.
Four shots were fred into him, one on
the left side of his head, one in his
throat, another in his breast, and one
through his hand. Parties near by
heard the shots fired and on entering
his Office Mr.. Lavake was found dead
on the floor. Attorney Tom Haisley,
who has an Office in the rear OF the one
occupied by Lavake, saw stranger
pass down the outside stairs lmme'
diately after the shots were fred
John McGeary, otherwise known as
Johnnie Showers" has been arrested
for the murder of Lavake. He answers
the description and it is claimed he
threatened Lavake on account of some
trouble regarding the settlement OF his
mothers estate.
DUBUQUE, March 1s.-The foul muir
der of William A. Lavake is still the
absorbing topic. John McGeary, the
man accused. protests his innocence OF
the crime, although he has been fully
identified as the man who left Lavake's
Office after the shooting. The police
found blood on his coat sleeve, and
they also found in the room Harring-
ton & Richards revolver corresponding
to the bullets taken from Lavakc's
body. The revolver had been freshly
loaded and bore evidences of having
been recently discharged; The motive
for the crime is stated to be suit for
Is balance of attorneys fees due La
wake from McGearey's mother. The
letter. is q half crazy woman who has
terrorized her neighborhood for some
time and has frequently threatened to
shoot v,oon1a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Serious Fire ut Osceola.

OscEoLA. March ga fire broke out
in the residence part of Osceola that at
one time threatened to wipe out the
northwest portion of the town. 1t
caught in barn occupied as storage
tank for the city oil man. The fire
spread to the new house of r. Nc
Keever, then to that of VIM. Coons.
Each were totally destroyed. Loss,
s., 900; partly insured. At one time
fire was discovered in five different
houses. The wind blew a perfect gale
and only by almost superhuman efforts
were the flames arrested and the most
terrible fire in the history of the town
averted. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Uncle Sam Has Right of Way.

ATLANTA, Ga, March 1.-THE gov
eminent has the right CT way on every
railroad entering Atlanta from the
north and east, and employees are
instructed to be ready for any emerg-
ency. Not since the days when the
old Western & Atlantic railroad was
used to transport, alternately, the men
of Sherman on the one side, and John
ston on the other, has there been such
a state of affairs as exists at present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Philfppine War.

LoSDoS. March 16.-A dispatch to
the Times from Hong Kong says:
News has been received from the
Philippines that detachment of Span
sh troops at Boiinao was surprised by
the rebels and forty were massacred.
The garrisons and priests of the neigh
boring villages were dispersed or
killed. Gen. Morct relieved Bolinao
after five engagements.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

first box be began to improve. When
he had taken nine boxes he was completelv
cured. This famous blood and nerve med
icine had accomplished what all his for
mer expensive treatment failed to accom-
plish. Mr.. Kemper says his catarrh has
entirely left him !; he is strong again and
weighs nine pounds more than he ever did.
He gives the pills the entire credit. He is
starting teaching again and feels abundant
" able to continue the work. 10 prove
that the above is true in every respect, Mr..
Kemper made an affidavit as follows:
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
the 10th day of September, 1897.
r. p. WATT, Notary Public
We doubt if these pills have an equal in
all the range Of medicine, for building up
= ruiz down and debilitated system.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
PEACE PROPoSEDBY THEPOPE.
Continued Spanish Rule In Cuba, but on
English Colonial Lines.

English Colonial Lines.
LONDON, March 1.-THE Pail Mall
Gazette publishes a dispatch from
Rome which says there has been re-
cent exchange of communications be-
tween the vatican and Spain in regard
to Cuba and the relations with the
United States. The pope, it is added,
is ready to do all in his power to pre-
vent hostilities, (which might be fatal
to the Spanish dynasty" Continuing
the dispatch says: ''The vatican has
specially exerted influence at Wash
ington and has tried directly and in
directly to dissuade the United States
from plunging into war with Spain.
According to information here, if the
offices of the pontiff are accepted, he
will propose that Cuba remain under
the domination of Spain, but that it
be ruled on the lines of an English
colony"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Mr.. Curtls Not in the Contest.

CLINTON. March 1.-THE Clinton
Herald. Congressman Curtis's home
paper. publishes letter over his sig
nature, in which he positively and
finally declines to have his name, con-
sidered in connection with renomina-
ton to congress this fall in the Second
district Es@U
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
SPAIN WANTS DELAY.

Will Demand an International Invcstiga-
ton OF the Wreck.
New YORK. March 16.-A cable from
Sylvester Scovel to the Press Publish
ing company says the report of the
United States naval court of inquiry
upon the cause of the destruction of
the Maine will force demand by
Spain for an international investiga-
ton. And from the delicacy of its
own position. the American court must
favor it officially, as welcoming an ex-
pert examination of its own findings.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Famous Negro Dead.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Blanch X.
Bruce, register of the treasury, died
yesterday. His death had been ex-
pected for several days from combin-
alton of stomach troubles. He was
born slave in Virginia 81 years ago,
and secured the rudiments of an edu-
cation from the tutor of his masters
son. He studied at Oberlin, entered
politics in Mississippi and held various
hubble Offices, including thatof United
States senator. Next to Fred Doug
lass he was considered the foremost
negro in the country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
FOUND DEAD IN HIS ROOM.

Sudden Demise Of Hon. C. L. Davidson
Railway Commissioners.
HULL, March 16.-Hon. c. L. David
son, railway commissioner, was found
dead in his room yesterday. He had
eaten hearty dinner and worked a
while in his garden, after which he
retired to his room and was packing
his grip to take the afternoon train TOR
Des Moines. As he failed to make his
appearance near train time, q mes.
senger was sent to his room, who dis
covered him lying on the floor dead.
Mr.. Davidson was about so years OF
age. He was proprietor of bank at
Hull and was serving his second term
as railway commissioner.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
70 IOw1 cONbENsED.

E. FL. Hartsook, of Des Moines, and
five companions will shortly start over.
land for the Pacific coast. They will
90 in q automobile wagon propelled
by gasoline.
Gov. Shaw issued a proclamation fora
special election to be held in Marion
county on March a5 for the purpose OF
electing representative, the office
having been made vacant by the death
of the late Hon. H. NJ. McCully.
Thomas B. Grimm, a young man
lately married, who resided at Osceola,
was killed few nights ago ut
Murray. He had gone to Murray on
the passenger and alighting ON the
north side OF the track, started for his
boarding place. TO do so he was
obliged to cross several tracks. a
passing freight train ran him down,
and when picked up life was extinct.
Fire started in the cellar of Beam S
store at Whittemore, and ragged for
more than two hours, destroying the
entire business portion of that town.
Nine business houses were consumed.
including the contents, aggregating
an estimated loss of $4,000. with
ST., 900 insurance. The following
buildings, with contents, were des-
troyed: Farley's general store. Nc
Donald's hardware store, Beattie's
general merchandise store, Welchs
restaurant. Thompson's general store,
McGovern's harness store, Gronemans
drug store, Fensck' S barber shop. one
vacant store building. The origin OF
the fire is unknown. Whittemore is
town of 1.2oO people. kilograms were
sent to both Algona and Emmetsburg
asking the help of the fire departments.
and both responded
The most disastrous fire that has
visited Fort Dodge in years broke
out few days ago in the main
building of the plant of the Fort Dodge
Pressed Brick company shortly after
midnight. The plant is so situated
that the fire company &C I'D do nothing
to check the flames. the buildings
being situated about half mile up the
river and away from any hydrant.
The plant was almost totally destroyed.
every building except the office being
destroyed. and the machinery twisted
and ruined by the heat. The kilns
alone stand uninjured. The loss is
estimated at from $4,000 to $4,000. OF
which amount only $4,000 is covered
by insurance. The company expect to
rebuild. Incendiarism is the only
explanation that can be given as to
cause of the fire.
Washington dispatch: Secretary
Bliss affirmed the land office decision
in the case of Ole Olson VS.. Vim. Truver
and Daniel NJ. Simplsins. involving
land within the forfeited Sioux City 4
Pacific railroad grant in OBricn coun-
ty, Iowa. The decision affects titles
to about $4,000 acres of land. and vests
title in the settlers who have occupied
the land for some years. Olson claimed
the land in controversy as q purchaser
from the company under the act
of 1857. Simpkins made a homestead
of it. after a decision of the supreme
court that the lands were forfeited and
restored to the, government. Travcr
settled upon the land in 1856. purchas.
ing the effects of the former occupant.
The decision awards the land to him
on the ground that he has prior right
to it by reason OF such occupancy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
BEATEN AND ROBBED.
NIisfortunes Of Well-known Davis
County Horse Buyer.

MIsfortunes of Well-known Davis
County Horse Buyer.
BLOOMFIELD, March 17.--William
Hall, the horsebuyer of Lancaster, was
held up by masked highwaymen on the
road near White Elm, badly beaten,
and robbed of 81 800 in cash. Mr.. Hall
had drawn the money out of the bank
at Milton and started for Eldon, where
he was billed to buy horses. Mr.. Hall
was driving alone in light buggy.
When in solitary part of the road
near White Elm he was suddenly con.
fronted by two armed men on horse.
back, whose faces were covered with
masks. Hall attempted to defend
himself, but he was overcome and bad
ly beaten, after which he was relieved
NJ his money!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
AUSTRIA is MIXING UP.

Alleged to BE Trying to Do Spain
Good Turn.
LONDON. March 16.--Thc Paris cor
respondent of the Times says: Accord
ing to information obtained from good
sources, the Austrian emperor is max
ing great efforts to induce the Euro
pean powers to present to the United
States the danger to Europe of their
carrying any further their interference
in Cuban affairs. Emperor William is
warmly seconding the efforts Of
Emperor Francis Joseph. The
American government is aware Of this
situation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Watson for Governor.

ATLANTA, Ga. March l9.-The popu-
list state convention adjourned after a
long and stormy session. Hon. Thorn
as z. Watson was nominated for gov.
crnor. and. although he has repeatedly
declined. to accept, it is believed by
some that he will yet col 'sent to make
the race.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

Canada, and speaking of garden that
he saw in the Edmonton District. saws
ION August 23rd we had the pleasure
Of visiting the model seven-acre gar
den at Edmonton, owned and operated
by one Donald Ross. a. typical Scotch
man, and as whole-souled, good-na-
tured old gentlemen as you often
meet. He gave the Yankees each a
hearty handshalie as we were intro
duced in succession by the Canadian
Government Agent, who was Our guide
and pilot while at Edmonton, and to
whom we are indebted for many cour-
tesies conferred. Mr.. Ross informe0
-as that. he cleared from $500 tn. alo06l
annually from the SAFE 81 roots. vege,
tables, flowers and plants. We herd
state that we never before saw such al
growth Of vegetables at that season oil
the year. He said that he raised $50
bushels Of onions to the acre. Bcets
were growing as large as your arm.
turnips the size OF ones head, and
cabbages as large as a patent pail. Fol-
lowing are prices that Mr. Ross gave
us as receiving for his produce: Beets,
80 cents per bushel: carrots. 40 cents;
onions, $1.25: turnips, s. per ton: cab
bape. 4 cents each; green corn, rs
cents per dozen; tomatoes, $3.50 per
bushel; potatoes. Is to 30 cents: cauli-
flower. 500 per dozen; cucumbers, Is
cents per dozen; strawberries. 25 cents
per box: squash, cents per h., and
other produce in proportion. He KEEP:
a hot-hcuse 12x1s0 feet heated by
furnace by means of flues. One man
beside himself attended this garden,
except at time of gathering the crop"
Agents of the Canadian Government
are now located at different points in
the United States, and using their ef-
forts towards securing settlers on the
fertile lands of Western Canada, to
which the gold fields are tributary.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
No COn,parlson.

Juneau Jake-So the boys lynched
old Chilkoot Sam? Why, he was
harmless old critter! Couldn't tell
gold dust from brown sugar What'd
he done? Placer Pete-Why, one night
last week, when it was freezin' tho
lamp blazes so that a Teller could take
'em and use 'em fer whetstones, that
driveling old chilblain said it remind
ed him of cold New Years day back
In the sixties.-Judge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
we Bux Moro Isoats.

WAsI11sGTQN, March 15.-The report-
ed sale to the United States OF two
Brazilian cruisers, Amazonas and Ad-
miral Breu, now receiving finishing
touches in an English shipyard, has
been confirmed. 1t is learned that
Spain has not secured the O'Higgins,
and that Chile will not sell her to
Spain. It is said furthermore that she
has not and cannot purchase ships
from either Chile or Argentine Repnb-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Court Leaves Havana,

HAVANA. March 1.-THE Mangrove,
with the court Of inquiry on board,
has sailed for Key West. 1t was
decided by the members that. while
further testimony might be obtained
at Havana, this was not sufficiently
likely to justify a longer stay. The
court can return if the divers or
wreckers make discoveries that add to
the stock OF knowledge now gathered.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
CITY AUDITOR FEARls MISSING
Left a Note Saying He Was $4,000 Short
In His Accounts.

Left a Note Saying He Was $4,000 Short
In His Accounts.
BURLINGTON. March 1S.-Burlington
citizens were violently shocked by the
discovery that John S. Fear, city aud
itor. had decamped and left shortage
which he acknowledged to be at least
s., 900 Mr.. Fear has always been one
of Burlington's most trusted citizens,
and during the illness of City Treasurer
Mason was left in absolute charge OF
the city funds. Fear was defeated for
denomination ut the democratic pri-
maries, whereupon he wrote a note to
the mayor resigning his position,
acknowledging his shortage and say
ing he was going to Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
Astonishing.

Mother-And what do you think of
my daughters French, Count?
Count-Eet ees re most astonishing
French I hat evaire heard.-Tit-B
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
DEATH OF MRS. THURsToN.

Expires on Bosrd the Yacht Anita at
Sagua La Grande. Cuba.
new YORK. March IA dispatch
from Havana says: "a telegram re-
ceived by Consul General Zee from
Consul Barker. says the wife of Senator
Thurston died on board the yacht
Anita, in the harbor." Mrs. Thurston
was in excellent health when she left
Washington Meager advices say she
died Of apoplexy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
6cc,dentallv killed.

COLUMBUS JUNCTION, March "a
Tently Mize was accidentally and
fatally shot in the back by compan-
ion while out hunting. +.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
a WORD OF ADVICE.
To Those Coming to Alaska or the
Kl0ndlke Gold Fields.

TO Those Coming to Alaska or the
Klondlke Gold Fields.
One thing should be impressed upon
every miner, prospector or trader com
ing to Alaska, to the Klondike, or the
Yukon country, and that is the neces-
ity for providing an adequate ana
proper food supply. Whether procured
in the States, in the Dominion, or at
the supply stores here or further on
this must be his primary concern. Up
on the manner in which the miner mas
observed or neglected this precaution
more than upon any other one thing
will his success or failure depend.
These supplies must be healthful ana
should be concentrated but the most
careful attention in the selection OF
foods that will keep unimnaired indefl-
nitely under all the condition when
they will have to encounter IS I'M
perative. For instance, as bread raised
with baking powder must be relied up
on for the chief part of every meal
imagine the helplessness of miner
with can of spoiled baking powder.
Buy only the very best -four; it Is the
cheapest in the end. Experience has
shown the Royal Baking Powder to
be the most reliable and the trading
companies now uniformly supply this
brand, as others will not keep in this
climate. Be sure that the bacon IS
sweet, sound and thoroughly cured.
These are the absolute necessities upon
which all must place chief reliance,
and can under no circumstances be
neglected. They may, of course, be
supplemented by as many comforts or
delicacies as the prospector may be
able to pack or desire to pay for
From the Alaska Mining Journal.
A book of receipts for all kinds OF
cookery, which is specially valuable for
use upon the trail or in the camp, is
published by the Royal Baking Pow
der company, of New York. The re-
ceipts are thoroughly practical, and the
methods are carefully explained, so
that the inexperienced may, with its
aid, readily prepare everything requl-
site for good, wholesome meal, or
even dainties if he has the necessary
materials. The matter is in compact
though durable form, the whole book
weighing but two ounces. Under a
special arrangement, this book will be
sent free to miners or others who may
desire it. We would recommend that
every one going to the Klondike pro-
cure a copy. Address the Royal Bak-
ing Powder Co., New York.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18
The Fashion.

Penelope hear that your French
dance is a nobleman.
Pauline-Oh, much more distin-
suished than that-he is degenerate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-03-18

When a man gets the aguc it soon
viyes him the shake.