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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
INVALID BURNED TO DEATH.
of . Brother to Save David
Robinson Provo Futile.

Efforts of . Brother to save David
Robinson Prove Futile.
Port Huron, Mich, March David
M. Robinson, an invalid, was burned
to death Wednesday morning. He had
been sick with pneumonia and malar-
ial fever, and alcohol baths had been
prescribed for him.. Tuesday night his
brother, William, gave him a vigor-
GUS rubbing with alcohol, and then put
him to bed, fastening the bed clothes
around him tightly. About / o'clock
William was awakened by a fash of
light. He arose quickly and running
to his brothers room, was Mortified to
find him standing upright in bed in the
midst of a sheet of flames. The heat
was so great he could not approach.
but Selling bed quilt from his own
bed he tried to smother the fire. While
doing this the burning man threw up
his arms and fell heavily to the floor.
where, with shrek, he died. The
body was terribly burned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
DOUBLE MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Father Kills His Daughter and Her
Sweetheart and Then Himself

Father Kills His Daughter and Her
Sweetheart and Then Himself.
Bellaire, Ohio, March AT the
town OF Littlesburg, southeast Of here,
in West Virginia, last night, James
Glenn killed his daughter and her
sweetheart, and then committed sui
eide. The participants in the tragedy
were among the most wealthy families
there. Glenn had forbidden his IT,.
year-old daughter, Ellen, receiving the
attentions of Albert Marsh, % years
old. Glenn went home and found his
daugher in company with her sweet.
heart. He ordered the young man to
leave. Hot words ensued, which re-
suited in Glenn Selling a doubled bar
relied shotgun, with which he attempt
ed to shoot Marsh. The daughter
rushed between them, the shot taking
effect in her neck and head, killing hel
instantly. Marsh received the con-
tents of the other barrel in the stom.
ach, from which he died one hour aft
erward.. Glenn then cut his throat.
dying in few minutes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
REPUBLICANS ARE PLEASED.
Taylor and Others Rsoosnissd " the
si pn. -, N u. " ~ ~ - ~ Ey5

Taylor and Others Kscosnised " the
Postoftics Dspartnsnt
Frankfort, KY. March 2. The repub-
Leans here are somewhat elated over
what they term the recognition by
Postmaster General Charles Emory
Smith Of the republican state officers
as the proper person to receive all mail
addressed officially Postmaster Holmes
Of r'rankfort today wired the postmas-
ter-general that the democratic claim
ants and the republicans were both de-
manding all mail addressed to the
state officials, and asked what he
z (Holmes) snould do in the premises.
To this Postmaster General Smith re-
piled that all mail addressed to official
persons by name is to be delivered to
the persons named; that mail ad-
dressed to the state officers without
designation by name is to be delivered
to the actual incumbents" of the Of
fees The postmaster general adds:
"The mere fact that the contest board
has given certificates to contestants
will not justify delivery of mail Of lat
ter class to them until they are law
fully induced into office. This reply Is
based upon your statement that the
contestees still hold the Offices" IA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
Worst Storm in Years,

Chicago, March 2.-Chicago beat her
snowstorm record of the last sixteen
years Wednesday, and by it crippled
business activities for twenty-four
hours. Twelve inches-a foot-ot
snow, driven and tossed by fifty-two
mile wind, piled on sidewalks and
streets, blocked street railway tracks,
beat into doors, interrupted telegraph
wires, stopped automobiles, delayed the
mails and inconvenienced millions of
people in Chicago and surrounding ter
ritory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
PAUNCeFOTE TO BE RETIRED.
British Ambassadors Term Of Service
. Will End April 1.

~. Will End April 1.
Washington, March 1.-The diplo-
matte career of Lord Pauncefote Of
Preston, the British ambassador to the
United States, will terminate on April
l, when he will be placed on the re-
tired list. Information has been re-
ceived here that the British govern
ment has under consideration the
names of five men who are eligible to
succeed Lord Pauncefote. Sir Thomas
Fl. Sanderson, K. c.. B., is the best
known of these. He is the permanent
under secretary in the foreign office,
and brother of Sir Percy Sanderson,
the British consul general in New
York. The Hon. Francis Hyde Viii
liers, G. B., whose name is being con-
sidered also, is an assistant under sec
rotary in the foreign Office. The Brit
ish minister at Brussels, Sir T. X.
Plunkett, G. C. NJ. G., is included in the
list, and another prominent diplomatic
officer who may be chosen is Henry
Howard, c.. B., the British minister at
The Hague. Mr.. Howard has served
in Washington as first secretary of the
British legation when Sir Edward
Thornton was the British minister
here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
Natural Gas In Kane County.

Elgin, ILL.,, March 2.-On the farm OF
John Meinke, near Old Harmony, Kane
county, natural gas has been discov-
cred. Herman Abraham was boring .
we'll, and at depth Of ia feet en-
countered the fluid Mud and water
were expelled to great altitude from
the four-inch bore. When a match
was applied the flame shot up several
feet and is still burning. Mr.. Meinke
is more in need of water than of gas,
and instead of feeling joyous over a
result tnat may prove valuable, Is
troubled at not getting good water.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
Rates on Grain to BE Cut.

New York, March 2.-As a result of
the meeting held In this city Wednes-
day by the chief executive officers Of
all the Central Traffic lines, that is,
the railroads east of Chicago and st.
Louis and west of Buffalo and Pitts
burg, to endeavor to restore east-bound
rates, which have been demoralized, to
a stable basis, the present standard
freight tariff on grain will be reduced
after March s.. probably IL cents per
100 pounds. -..'.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
Steel Mills Close Down.

Muncie, Ind, March 2.--On account
of the recent filing Of suits in Muncis
to enforce the weekly-payment law by
State Factory Inspector McAbee Of In
dianapolis, every one Of the eleven big
iron and steel mills in Indiana owned
by the Republic Iron and Steel COM
pany closed down indefinitely Wednes-
day night. While these shut-downs
make big boom in work at the other
mills of the corporation located in
other states, over 5000 men become
idle in Indiana.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
9V141111100o ~ 90 4o4
Rob Gl6Y6rddl6S heY6 AT6 :
~ sssss$ ~ sSuard ~. Hopkins. s# issSS s3s r
cspynxhtsd py Bonners r.

4 ny 0SaUares ~. EIopkins.
e., 81 Robert Bonner,s Sons

with his ships and mines and things!"
said Rob.
II fancy. II the relative value Of
money was considered, your Uncle
David would. be found almost as rich
as Solomon. said Mrs. Cleverdale.
laughing at Rob's amazement. "But
we must get on with our story. You
know that have looked for letter
from Buenos Ayres every three
months. Well, that letter contains q
remittance from Uncle David Of five
hundred dollars. That is what we are
living on what we have lived on since
your poor father died." "a.
"Oh! But I'll pay him all back some
day, mother. Don't fear. I'll pay him
all back" s.s.
Mrs. Cleverdale Rugged Rob, and he
did not see the tears that rolled down
her cheeks.
Eyes. dear, you will pay him. And
the time for that has come. ! must
read you letter received from him a
short time ago. It Is in reply to one I
wrote him." t
There was such evident emotion in
his mothers manner that Rob looked
at her in establishment. He could see
nothing to agitate her in the conversa-
ton they had. Mrs. Cleverdale left her
chair and took from drawer in her
desk letter bearing the same stamp
as the package containing the pictures.
She opened this, but did not at once
begin to read. 1t was by this time ap-
parent. to Rob that his mother was
feeling very sad. And if there was any
one feature in Rob's nature that was
stronger than another, it was his love
for his mother. He put his arms
around her and said:
Don't read it, mother, II 1t makes
you cry. Put the old thing away"
NE" she replied, patting his head.
ut Is for your good, my boy. and I
must be brave Uncle David is wise
and shrewd. He knows what Is best"
Solomon. again." said Rob.
Listen" said. Mrs Cleverdale. begin
ming to read:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
? KEEPING cHARLEY'S SEAT.


He Would Not Come Forward to Clain
Many amusing scenes are enacted
before the footlights at bargain natl
nees, especially in the theaters where
no reserved-seat coupons are issued on
such occasions, and the rule Of first
come, first served" obtains, says tho
Philadelphia Record. At a recent mat
inee of this kind in popular theater
much merriment was excited by the
efforts of a stout, good-natured look
ing woman to secure seat for young
man, evidently relative, who had
come into the theater after the house
had pretty we'll filled up. She had
succeeded in securing seat herself
and holding another one by the me-
dunn OF sundry wraps and parcels.
alongside, pretty well down toward the
stage. In front of these she stood
sentinel, anxiously scanning every
new group that came in. Finally she
saw the young man and began wildly
to wave her handkerchief at him, but
apparently he was looking everywhere
save in the right direction. Meanwhile
several seat-hunters had espied the un-
occupied chair and were casting en-
vious and suspicious glances at It.
The situation was becoming critical;
so, without more ado, the stout party
put her hand to her mouth and shout
ed in; stentorian tones across the en-
lire auditorium: Charlie! Here's
your seat!" Every one laughed; but
Charlie. evidently not counting unwel-
come notoriety, discreetly kept In the
background. "Charlie!" she yelled
again, in louder tones, and then the
denizens of the gallery, quick to seize
an opportunity, began chorus
"Charlie! I say, Charlie!" "Charlie!"
where are you?" and "Ho! Charlie!"
which strengthened the youth in his
wise resolution to stay just wh4re he
was. Then the sentinel surrendered
the seat to determined-looking wom-
an who wore spectacles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
Two Cities MAY Unite

st. Joseph, Mich, March AT q
meeting Of number of prominent citi-
zens of this city, the discussion turned
upon the consolidation of this city with
Benton Harbor. The project met with
considerable favor, but two of those
present registered themselves as en-
phatically against the idea, while
others preferred not to express them.
selves. The name Of Pere Marquette
was thought to be good one for tho
consolidated cities.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
LISTEN" SAID MRS CLEvERD ALE BEGINNING TO READ

Bank Of Buenos Ayres, Nov. 10, 189-.
My Dear Sister.-I have read your
letter-the last one. in which you ask
about Rob-at least six times. And at
every reading reach new conclu-
sion. Now, however, after the last
reading, think l have solved the
problem of his future, and 1 have no
doubt you will agree with me in that I
have solved it well. To return to your
letter, you have. as understand, made
some arrangement to give up your
lonely housekeeping and make your
home with Mrs. Seymour, your old
school friend, and more than sister,
who lives in Brooklyn. You feel that
it is time Rob began to think of his ca
reer, or for you to think for him. I
agree with you fully. II you were sure
that the boy was adapted to profess
sional life I would say keep him at col
lege, and would see that he got
through his professional studies and
had enough capital to start life upon.
But there is no certainty that this is
so. fear that he may have inherited
the scholarly tastes and fine tempera-
ment OF his father, together with his
lack of worldly push. II this were so,
1t is time now to take him in hand and
make man of him. If you thought
seriously of engineering, which you
mentioned, would say go ahead. But
l have studied all the projects you
spoke OF, and cannot see that there is
any better one than I am about to lay
down to you. And do not mind tell
ing you that there Is strain of selfish
ness in my plan, so you need not feel
that am doing anything by way Of
charity. This arrangement will I'M.
doubleday be as advantageous to me as
to him. AS you know, my interests are
vast. l have so many investments that
require personal attention that l am
busy every waking hour. And besides
myself there is no one In whom can
place any confidence. Now, my dear
sister. ! am getting old. I need a
younger head younger hand-to
take hold out here and help me. Rob
10 young-so much the better-he will
BIO tho more easily trained to my meth
DDS Of business. You see my way Of
looking Ut II now to my proposition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02

married a wealthy lady Of Buenos
Ayres, and he felt rather in awe of the
4 proud face with the black eyes that
looked at him from the card. T..
V II hope so, Rob-"
ri ..But so far away" said Rob, Don't
they ever come to New York to see
Il your @
s..Your Uncle David is very busy
man she said. IT don't suppose he
ever has any time to 60 visiting. He
owns so many interests in all parts OF
that country that they keep him occu-
pied. / fancy, If you ever do see him,
{ you will 60 there E. '
go there! What! Me go to South
SAmerica!
There was so much eager delight in
Rob's wosds that Mrs. Cleverdale
wiped an unbidden tear from her eye.
Eyes, Rob,'f she said. II have not
mentioned this before, because the sub
1ect was very painful to me. But it is
time now for you to know something
Of the future that has been arranged
for you. AS you know, we are not rich.
Your father was not one Of the money
NAL ling kind. He was good man, and
scholarly one. But he preferred to
work for stated salary rather than to
strike out in risky enterprises for him
self. So, when he died. he left us with
nothing. Ny brother, David Horton,
was Just the opposite in nature. He
vent to Buenos Ayres when he was
young. and started his career raising
cattle and horses. He made money and
married a lady of Buenos Ayres who
was quite wealthy. Then he branched
out and took up other lines of business,
] and now he is the controller of many
of the industries in the Argentine Con-
federation. He Is a banker in Buenos
Ayres, and is the friend OF the presi-
dent IN fact, he is known to be the
mainstay Of the government in finan-
5cial matters. Then he has silver mines
On a Plata River. and gold mines on
distant islands. He owns vast cattle
ranges on the pampas. and ships that
20 q every country in the world. He
= : merchant yes. Z merchant prince.
HI ships bring him treasure from all
49,.
" VIZ, he's Just like solomon was,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
CHAPTER I.

I IL CHAPTER ].
w Long Journey-A Terrible Plunge.
sHurrah! Hurrah! Here 1t Is, moth
Or! AZ last! At last!n
\ The morning mail had Just come In.
Rob Cleverdale held aloft 9 square
package. bearing the stamp and post
mark Of . republic In South America.
Mrs Cleyerdale smiled.
How eager you are" she said.
And why would not be, mother"
asked Rob. When fellow has an
uncle and aunt and cousin whom he
las never seen, and no other relatives
IN the world, he must be eager to see
their pietures"
And themselves, Rob-"
"Oh! Il I only could! But, quick!
Get t6pen! oh, quick!"
II was evident that Mrs. Cleverdale
was as eager as Rob, for, her hand
tTembled as she undid the package.
"Oh! OH" rs &. s5 z. n, e., y
W. ROb's head was close to his mothers.
Together they studied the photographs
!, that had been sent from faraway
sBuenos Ayres. One was that Of hand
some. elderly gentleman, with white
hair and beard; another was that Of q
Ane-looking lady, his wife. and the
third, the one that had brought tho
expression Of delight from Rob, was
that Of q beautiful young lady, about
i four years older than Rob himself. Rob
was Ct this time about fifteen.
$50 that's my cousin Elsie!" said
Rob. And Uncle David, and Aunt
Anita Isn't Elsie nice, mother?"
Mrs Cleverdale did not answer. She
leaned back In her chair and gazed
with moist eyes at the face of her only
&brother and the picture Of his only
child.
1T seems SO strange" said Bob. not
noticing his mothers abstraction, ITO
be looking at the pictures Of people !
have, never seen. Do you think will
ever see Uncle David or Elsie. moth
err
He did not seem so eager to see Aunt
Anita. He knew that his uncle had
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
Citing Hia Authority.

Caller-Where's Mr.. Hare? Smart
Office Boy with grin)-Can't say.
He's dead. Caller-Why, I saw him
myself this morning. Boy-Wsll. any.
how, there's Z sign over across the
street there wot says. Hair Dyed
srs."-Kansas City Indepsndeal
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02

Tho Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ark.
opens March l. 1900. A most desirable, a.
tractiye and convenient resort for health and
pleasure seekers. Ideal climate, pure sparkling
water best accommodations. Through Sleep
ers via Frisco Line. Write for particulars 70
Manager Hotel or to any representative q
Frisco Line
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
Narrow Escape for PupI,,.

Pana, ILL.,. March 2.-No. school
house, one mile west of this city,
burned Wednesday morning. The
scholars narrowly escaped cremation.
Henry Stanton, the teacher, was seri-
ously burned while rescuing the schol-
arA 49,, 3D.. f& ".
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
.rorv,. Verdict Ii Not Gu,,tv.

Havana, ILL.,, March 2.-After fifteen
hours elaboration the jury found
John R. Eckard not guilty of tho muir
der Of G. G. Underwood at Topeka last
Octobee. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02

Mrs. Wlnsl0w's Soothing Syrup.
dsmmaion allays palm cures wind collie. CSC kottlo
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
State onloers to Remain.

Des Moines, Iowa, March 1.-The
house defeated the bill for the abol-
ishment of the Offices Of state printer
and binder by vote Of As yeas % q
nAys. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02

Tabers Pepsin Compound does cure Dyspepsia, u
digestion and all Stomach Troubles. Sample hottie
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02

Who homesteaded less than 100 acres prior -
June 1874 even II they abandoned home
Address S. B. Will oCK, "A, Shedley Bldg
Kansas Cit Mo -..z... w. In .a=2 ~,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
An All-Year Resort.

Blessed is the man who is able to be
independent. ~ LM---
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
Recording secretaries should be good
soldiers-minu ute men.

"A BOOx or Choice Recipes
Sent tree by Waiter Baker & Co. Ltd, DoSIhestaR.
Mass. Mention this paper. g' - '
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02

Some people take things they do not
consider worth stealing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02

Hen-pecked husbands are not always
peacemakers s4s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02

Mexicans are not noted for their
cleanliness, yet nearly every town In
Mexico has a public bath-house.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02

The phenomenon of the family Il
generally too smart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
MoG ya4J4b1M
E9Z21sE5lll:l,;1z3|I)

Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the non.irrftating and
only caihartic to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-03-02
uNl0N SOLDIERS

AS rule, the eyesight Of women ID
better than that of men.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-11-22

Harry Moran returned from a bust
ness trip to Tacoma Monday night.
Cheapest photographs in town, con-
sidering quality, at Beck's new studio.
Ladies, why not be up to date and
wear soft white felt hat. They are all
the rage in other cities. Mrs. Cary has
them at $l.OO and $l.25, former price
$500 45-tf
Alex McCredy returned ON Friday last
from the summer range in the Wenat-
chez country, having sold over 1000
head of his sheep to Hugh Gray, who
will winter the band near Prosser.
Gov. George A. Black OF Spokane was
in the city Tuesday for the first time
since he was member of the commits
sion that located the agricultural col
lege, when it was currently reported
that the decision was given to the high
est bidder.
Washington is the only state on the
Pacific coast which will secure an addi-
tional congressman under the probable
reapportionment of one congressman to
every 100000 people. In all, 10 states
will gain additional representation upon
this basis, and two, Maine and Kansas
lose one each. while the membership of
the house will be increased by II to 375
members.
Another of the popular young bache-
Tors is preparing to sever his connections
with that brotherhood and take unto
himself life mate. William l.. Lemon
is this latest candidate for hymeniel bliss
and he left on Tuesday for San Fran
cisco where he will be married, at 1 p
m. Nov. 20, at the home of the brides
parents, 1890 Mission street, to Miss
Ella Wholstein. Miss Wholstein is 4
charming young lady and is not un-
known to the society people of Yakima,
having spent week in this city with
her father during the past summer.
Lieut.. Lemon met his future wife while
encamped near San Francisco previous
to leaving for the Philippines. After
the services Mr.. and Mrs. Lemon will
leave for Yakima.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-11-22

"a Breezy Time" Monday, November
26, at Larson's theater.
Cheapest photos in town at Beck's
new up-to-date studio, First street. 46
The price of coal has been increased
30 cents ton owing to the smallpox
quarantine in Roslyn.
DR.. g. J. Hill will leave on Saturday
for Chicago to take post graduates
course in medicine and surgery.
If you wish your Thanksgiving tur-
key roasted to the queens taste, you will
try one of our roasters.
AZ Wallace-Coburn Hardware Co.
Miss Viola E. Livengood, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Livengood, OF the
COwychie was married on Sunday to
Ralph o. Smith. Justice Taggard per-
formed the ceremony.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-11-22
Cold Weather Episodes.

The plumbers have been having all
they can do looking after frozen water
pipes. Monday night caught most peo-
pie unprepared. They didn't know that
the tail end Of the Minnesota blizzard,
and large section of the tail it was too,
was coming.
George N. Tuesley has big St. Ber-
nard dog, likewise young Jersey calf.
The cold on Tuesday night made Mr..
Tuesley fear for the safety of the calf SO
he herded the two animals together.
They didn't take kindly to it at first but
when he found them in the morning they
were cuddled together and apparently as
chummy and comfortable as could be.
They are now bosom friends and almost
inseparable.
Albert Plumb lost his stock of Belgian
hares on Tuesday night through freez-
ing. When they have the opportunity
to burrow during the cold weather the
hares can protect themselves; but when
the warrens have wooden or graveled
floor the results are likely to be disas-
trOus.
Vestal Snyder is mourning the death
of Shetland colt. In order to give
comfort to one Of his ponies which was
on the sick list, he turned the colt and
its mother out Monday night, and the
severe cold proved too much for the
younger animal, while the mother was
only saved by liberal prescription of
shot sings"