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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
4 lively DUEL OF WORDS.
Kentucky Ire Rises ia the National
III House.
GoEBEL MATTER COMES UP.
Mr.. Wheeler and Mr.. Pugh Figufstivsly
Impale Each Other In an Exciting
Disoussion-Other Important wash
ington News.

Washington, April 6.-There was an
exciting scene in the house Wednesday
as the climax of a discussion of the
Kentucky situation when Mr.. Wheeler,
Kentucky democrat, and Mr.. Pugh,
a Kentucky republican, faced each
other from opposite sides Of the main
aisle and INDUCED in d wordy duel.
Mr.. Pugh charged Mr.. Wheeler with
disappearing certain facts. He was
laboring under great excitement. Mr..
Wheeler showed admirable temper,
and, though quick to resent the fancied
insult, awaited the explanation of Mr..
Pugh, in which he disclaimed any in
tention Of imputing to him personally
a desire to distort the facts. Through
out the debate, which was precipitated
by speech of Mr.. Boering, the other
republican member from Kentucky,
there was an air of suppressed excite
ment. It was the first time the Ken
lucky election had been preached in
the house, and intense interest was
manifested. Mr.. Lacey Of Iowa con-
cluded the debate with a general de-
nunciation of the Goebel election law.
This incident overshadowed the other
speeches today on the Hawaiian bill,
many of which were irrelevant.
Discussing the bill to establish a
territorial government in Hawaii, Mr..
Boering (Ky) aroused general inter-
est by referring to the Kentucky stu
alton. Holding the light of civilization
before the world as the United States
was doing, were we, he asked, willing
to see the torch of liberty extinguished
at the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln
and the home of Henry Clay? 1t was
with no spirit of acrimony, he said,
that he referred to the situation in
Kentucky. So far as the Goebel cleo
ton law of that state was concerned,
he said, the people of Kentucky would
be glad to exchange places with Puerto
Rico or Hawaii. They were not ask
ing for federal interference; they
were asking simply for fair election
law.
Mr.. Wheeler (Ky.) replied in fiery
speech. He had sincerely hoped, he
said, that the Kentucky situation
would not be brought to the attention
Of congress. He admitted that the sit
uation was humiliating to every Ken
tuckian, but had hoped that it would
not be ventilated here Proceeding, he
eulogized the Goebel election law
which had been declared constitution.
al by the highest court Of the state.
Representative Graham of Pennsyl
vania introduced a joint resolution au.
thorizing the construction of dam
across the St. Joseph river near the
eastern boundary of St. Joseph county
Indiana.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
Tugs to Open Navigation.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich, April GA
determined effort will be made to force
a passage through the ice in st. Mary s
river about April Is, according to the
plans now being considered by the Off
Gals of the tug trust. The new tug
General will leave for Detour in few
days. On board will be some Of the
leading officials of the tug trust who
will direct the work. The local OBJ
server for the United States weather
bureau gave it as his opinion that the
ice could be forced by April Is if good
weather continued.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06

City of Mexico, April 6.-Govern-
ment officials are taking interest in
the newly inaugurated temperance
movement and the board of health is
giving encouragement to the temper
ance workers, for the vice of alcohol
ism is reported to be growing here.
The mortuary statistics in Mexico
every year show more and more deaths
from cerebral congestion, due to the
abuse of alcohol. President Diaz is
known to be in cordial sympathy with
the temperance movement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06

III
the Boston postohice volunteered 70
80. He performed heroic service there
under horrible circumstances. but at
last yellow fever seized him and owing
to his overworked condition soon van
pushed him. He left widow and
six children. Mr.. Fitzgerald tried to
get a pension for the widow. but no
law for civil pension has ever been
passed except to widows Of presidents.
He has found, however, that the Wild
ow Of doctor who gave his life In
the same way as Spicer at Santiago re-
ceived lump sum from the fifty-ninth
congress; so Fitzgerald has introduced
bill giving Mrs. Spicer $4,000, and Is
receiving assurances Of aid to secure
its passage.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
WAR HAS BEEN AvERTED.
Minister Merry's Success with Nicaragua
and Costa Rica.

and Costa Rica.
Washington, April 5.-Dispatches
received by Acting Secretary Allen
from Capt. W. w. Meade, commanding
the cruiser Philadelphia, and Com
mander Duncan Kennedy, command
ing the Detroit, report that no trouble
exists in either Nicaragua or Costa
Rica The news confirms information
received by the state department
showing that Minister Merry has been
successful in the use of his good Of
fees in averting war between the two
republics While Costa RIGA is still
prepared for defense, she is not max
ing any hostile movements against
Nicaragua. The Philadelphia will be
kept on the west coast and the De-
troit on the east coast until the au-
thorities are fully satisfied that there
is no further danger to be appre-
hended.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
SIX INJURED IN A WRECK.
Omaha Il St. Louis Train Goes Into .
Ditch At silver City. In. "a.

OAAAAuN q 6ts LOUIE 0Ooo AntO -
Ditch at silver City. Ia. "a.
s Silver City, Ia, April 6.-The north
bound passenger train on the Omaha
& St. Louis road jumped the track
about half mile south Of town. The
whole train went into the ditch. The
following were injured:
Mrs. T. Skahill, 1mogene, Ia, seri-
Gus; Mrs. Thomas Keenan,, Imogene.
Ia, slight; s. z. Ettinger, postal clerk,
bruised; Mr.. Mckee, Maryville, Mo-,
hand cut and other injuries; -
Cooper, postal clerk, bruised; --
Harris, postal clerk, bruised.
/. The rear coach left the track,
turned over and took everything else
with it except the engine and Pull
man. All of the cars turned over on
their sides and all the passengers were
severely shaken up. The cause of the
accident is unknown: The damage will
not be heavy. The track was cleared
by night
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06

New York, April 6.-The theatrical
Syndicate" which controls an enor-
nous business throughout the United
States, and is composed of Messrs. Al
Hayman, Charles Frohman and Klaw
& Erlanger of New York, and Nixon &:
Zimmerman of Philadelphia, is to be
dissolved by limitation and Immediate
ly reformed without Nixon & thinner
man.
The partnership has one season yet
to run. Whatever the cause for the
separation, neither Messrs. Hayman
Klaw nor Erlanger would speak of it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
The Spectacle Habit.

1T is a singular and grotesque fact"
said an eye specialist of New Orleans
to a Times-Democrat man, that a
great many uneducated people get into
the spectacle habit without any need
whatever for wearing glasses. Take
for instance, man whose eyes be-
come little inflamed from exposure
to the sun or some other cause. His
sight is all right, and what he really
needs is a soothing lotion Of some
sort to allay the irritation Of the
membrane. Very frequently, how
ever, he will imagine that he requires
a pair of spectacles, and will buy, them
at the cheapest place he can find
without the slightest regard to the
suitability of the lenses. In nine cases
out of ten it is almost impossible for
him to see through the things, but
he will wear them as much as he can,
believing that his eyes are being bene-
flied. Such instances are astonishing
ly common among the poorer classes,
and the peddlers who go through the
country districts always carry several
dozen cheap specs in their packs
They find a ready sale. ! have had
several country people come to me for
treatment who we're wearing glasses
that contained only one lens. They
would explain that they took the other
one out 30 they could see to get
around. When they were fitted with
proper lenses they were very much
surprised to find they could see better
through them than with their natural
eyes. The wearing of spectacles in
some remote rural districts amounts
almost to supsrstition-when peo-
pie, arrive at certain age they believe
they ought to put them on. regard.
less of their actual vision"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06

See here!" he said In a tone that
could not be mistaken. Il am not
quite so bad as Elvin or as Starne
I saved you twice. But If you think
I am going to run my head in moose
to take you to your uncle, you are
mistaken. You stay here, do you un-
derstand? Obey me and you will get
along. But try to play me false and
l will kill you before Elvin has a
chance to kill me-"
Rob looked at him appealingly.
There was no mercy in the dark and
now scowling cOuntenance. He stroll
ed on deck and gave sundry orders.
The dark crew sprang to work, the
anchor was raised, and sails spread.
The "Black Cat" headed down the
river.
where are we going? Where are
you taking me?" asked Rob, who had
followed Torrevo on deck.
ITO Rio de Janeiro," said Torrevo,
calmly. I'VE 90 to get another cargo
of rum and tobacco"
Rob stood helplessly. with beating
heart, sorrowfully watching the waves
made by the BLACK Cat" as she gath
cred Roadway. "
Was he never to find his uncle? Was
he never to see his dear mother again
Was he to live and die a prisoner
among these outlaws?
There was no answer to his frantic
thoughts. ,
He was on his way to Brazil. What
disasters might not befall him before
he ever saw Buenos Ayres, or even
New York, again-if, indeed, he ever
saw either? 's'@ ."
Go get some Sleep" said Torrevo,
now losing his severe manner. you
need sleep; 60 get it." "a
Rob did not dare disobey even so
simple command. So he went to
his, cabin, and on the comfortable bed
sobbed himself to sleep once more.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
Sidney Schmey 10 Dead.

St. Petersburg, April SIS. Sidney
Schmey, a prominent member OF the
American colony in this city, died sud-
denly at Frankfort. He had estab-
lished a branch Of the Equitable Life
Insurance company in Russia and had
managed it for number of years. He
formerly resided in Cincinnati and was
we'll known in the west part of the
United States. His, widow is the
daughter of an Austrian general. Mr.
Schmey leaves considerable estate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
no0 80 y! - 03ooo 0oo1
N GBY6fd0l6 5 hdY6ntuf1.

4 -, :, y .a,ar-d ~. Hopkins,


Of my age Just because his son hates
me?"
Captain Elvin will kill anybody he
wants to get rid of. He Is the most
suspected and the most feared Of all
men in Buenos Ayres. But he is 90
crafty that the government cannot
catch him."
"But you! Why do you stick to a
man like that?"
ooh! II, Because it is to my ad-
vantage. You see, young senior, we
are not all in favor of this govern
ment Of ours. I did something once
that brought me in disfavor. was
to be shot. I escaped, with the help
of Elvin, and turned-well, became
the captain OF the Black Cat Richard
Elvin owns me body and soul. Now,
you know why am afraid to let him
know / saved your life"
"But of course the danger is over
now" said Rob. you can take me to
Buenos Ayres and let me find my I'M
Gle. Then your danger will end" I
Captain Torrevo looked at Bob with
wide-open eyes. It was as II he
thought Rob had taken leave of his
senses. .,tr a..- ..--$
:" take you to Buenos Ayres! Take
you to Buenos Ayres! What! Why,
my danger would just begin. AS long
as I can keep you here with me and
make Elvin think you are my nephew,
l am safe. But once let you to get to
Buenos Ayres, and Elvin would have
my life In an hour
7 But would not tell that you saw
ed me-"
Torrevo shook his head.
"No, no. It will not do" he said.
''You must give that up. You are one
of the crew of Eel Cato Negro now.
You must so remain. What! It is
not a bad life. You see the world
We live on the best. What more do
you want?"
81 want to reach my uncle"
Forrevo turned on him savagely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
TO AID HERO'S WIDOW.

Pension Asked for a Postal Volunteer
Who Died at Santiago de Cubs. u.
Washington, April 5.-Representa-.
tive Fitzgerald is striving to obtain a
government aid for one of the heroes
of the Spanish war. Soon after Shaft
er's army entered Santiago an appeal
for mail clerks was sent to this coun-
try, but owing to the prevalence Of
disease in Santiago there was almost
no response. At length Mr.. Spicer Of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06

cursed you and said had sent you
on board the schooner. They went
" away. and l set sail for the mouth OF
the river. Then, when they had time
1. to get far away, came back. knew
where to find you. Oh! You are wise
enough. But come on board. You
must be hungry"
Il am starving" %
Torrcvo led the way back to the
river, where the boat from the BLACK
Cat" was waiting They were soon
on board, and a substantial meal was
at once set before Rob, who did full
Justice toiit. Captain Torrevo sat near
him smoking while he ate.
s# Il tell you, it was close shave.
said the captain. when saw the
young man thought it was all up.
But I dubbed you we'll, did l not?"
81 should say So" said Rob, shrug-
cling his shoulders, which still ached
from the drubbing. "But what is the
meaning Of it all? ?"
"The meaning of 1.-THE meaning OF
my part of it is this: For some reason
or other, starne wanted you to die.
II he or Elvin knew l saved your life
either one would kill you and me.
They stop at nothing. I don't know
1hy Starne wanted to kill you. but l
know enough not to let him kill me-"
"Who are these men," ...-...
Well, Elvin-Richard Elvin, the
captains the chief of the Independ-
ents. That is a party opposed to ev-
erything in the present government.
He is the boss Of the smugglers, Is
rich, lives in Buenos Ayres, and is
constantly conspiring in some way
against the government, as well as
getting richer in. every way he can.
The secret Of his wishing your death
must be connected with your relation
ship to Horton" .3.
.'But who is Lemuel Starne?
q ..He isn't Lemuel Starne at all. He
IL Lemuel Elvin, the captains SON."
"But he hates me"
perhaps not. He may simply want
20 get you out Of his way"
sBut how can be in his way"
~ don't know. l am not in their
secrets .
'.Is Elvin 80 cruel q to kill a boy
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
mig Fire In q Michigan TOwO.

Muskegon, Mich, April 6.-Fire de-
stroyed the entire business portion of
Ravena, eighteen miles southeast of
here, except William Pattersons dry
goods store. The fire is now raging in
the residence section of the town. An
engine and hose cart have been sent
from Grand Rapids. The loss will be
about 100000. The town has 700 in
habitants. The fire was caused by an
explosion of coal gas in a saloon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
HonOriux . Hero.

Washington, April 6.-First Lieu
tenant Matthew A. Botson, Fourth
United States cavalry of Chicago, who
Distinguished himself at the head Of
the Macabebe scouts under the late
Gen. Lawton's command in the Philip
pines, has been ordered from this city
tn San Francisco for duty. ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
CHAPTER TX.

The journey to Brazil lasted about
two weeks. and passed. without any
noteworthy incident. OF course Rob
was sorrowful over his gloomy pros
poets, but he was wise enough to hide
his feelings whom Captain Torrsvo was
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
LIGHT BREAKS ON BELLEVILLE
Twenty-Five Policemen Are Promptly
Suspended.

Belleville, ILL.,, April Gas result
of Mayor Fredericks discharging the
entire force of twenty-five policemen
and ordering the suspension of the city
light and water service, Belleville was
entirely with out police, fire and light
ing protection a night and a day, but
fortunately no serious results followed.
One shooting ARRAY occurred, however,
in which Joseph Bevenue fired half a
dozen shots at Maurice Hopkins, but
failed to wound him. Bevenue escaped.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
rouud Money in His Garden,

Quincy, ILL.,, April 6. - Charles
Schnellbacher, while spading in his
garden unearthed copper kettle con-
tanning $4,000 in coin. 1t is supposed
It was buried by his mother, who died
recently, She left $4,000 cash in bank,
but would not trust all her savings to
the banks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06

CHAPTER VIII. !. f
vas no answer, and Rob's
again. Torrevo was In the
1T him, too. and had simply
atisfy himself that Rob was
IDLY prison.
short time-perhaps fifteen
when Rob had given up all
heard greater noise outside.
y.. he hear Torrevo say in q
~ Z command. "All together"
RSSe came to Rob the sounds Of
kmen grunting as If straining at an
effort, and suddenly the stone rolled
away, letting in food of daylight.
There stood 'Torreyo and half dozen
1 OF the men from the BLACK Cat"
whom he had brought to move the
s'rocka job too great for one man to
accomplish.
my jewel! My jewell" exclaimed
4 Torrevo. in an extravaganza of ecs-
tasy, grasping Rob and hugging him.
You did 7hat well! You did that
{ well! BY the saints, you did that
.well!'' ,.."-rs,'. y sz>,r
This was sudden change again.
Rob wondered what kind Of a man
{ Torrevo was to brutally strike him
J one hour and hug him and call him a
jewel the next
Il don't understand" he said. Il
didn't think you were my friend"
Not your friend!' Indeed, what do
4 you call the man who let's you out of
that place."
Yes, but that ropes end" "'r ..'.
Captain Torrevo burst into bois-
4 ferrous lau~h. .s.9 ~
"Oh, that! Why, didn't you under
stand? If had treated you with
kindness Elvin would have asked
questions. And, when Starne came I
dubbed you well, so that you would
not raise your face for him to see it.
Ho! We did it well! But for that
we would both be dead now" Eg
"Did they miss me?" asked Rob.
mo, thank me for that, too.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06

Immediately after the outbreak -
war iii South Africa, 2l1 French army
officers resigned their commissions and
enlisted with the Beers. s5
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
The Ideal Man.

There is much rivalry among col
leges as to which will produce the
ideal man. By this they mean strong
and intellectual man. Health will de-
mand first consideration, for upon that
depends all. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters will keep the bowels regular
and the stomach healthy by curing
stomach disorders. 1t also prevents
malaria, fever and ague.
Live to do good and you will never
tire of vnnr emnlavment
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-04-06
Spring
Annually Says Take
i. HOODS
Sarsapar'Ma

In the spring those Pimples, Boils,
Eruptions and General Bad Feelings
indicate that there are cobwebs In
the system. 1t needs a thorough
brushing, and the best brush Is
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which sweeps
all humors before 1t. This great
medicine eradicates Scrofula, SUBJ '
dues Salt Rheum, neutralizes the
acidity which causes Rheumatism -
in short, purties the blood and
thoroughly renovates the whole
physical system.
1--WE have used Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and it has given the best OF
satisfaction, especially as spring
medicine. 1t builds up the general
system and gives new llfe." DWIGHT
c. PARK, Whiteland, Indiana. ..
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-05-10
DOOM OF THE LOBSTER.
The supply Constantly Shrinking
and the Price Rising Cor
respOndingIy.

The extinction of the lobster is
threatened. He is in too much demand
as an article of food. The United
States fish commissioner, in answer to
an inquiry from Representative Fitz-
gerald, gives statistics which show
the catch of Holsters in Massachusetts
waters has decreased &c per cent. dur
ing the last is years. The yield was
4,315,416 pounds, valued at $15S. 229 in
1880, which in 1898 fell to 1895, IA
pounds, valued at $147,7 02. The weld
has not only decreased but with in
creasing scarcity the price has adj
vanced, this in turn causing greater
activity on the part of fishermen. The
fish commissioner, says the Chicago
Tribune, has been doing its best to
maintain the supply. During the last
five years 3S7,041,705 young Holsters
artificially Matched have been liberated
on the Massachusetts coast. Practi-
cally all the eggs from which these
Holsters were Matched would have been
destroyed had the commission not pur-
chased the egg-bearing adults from
fishermen, which is good evidence that
but for the commission the supply of
Holsters would be practically exhaust
ed to-day. The New England states
have laws against the catching of I'M
dersized Holsters, and also of brood
HOLSTERS carrying eggs, but the laws
do not seem to be well enforced. The
result is that in spite of the work of
the commission the lobster supply is
constantly shrinking, and the time
may come when the lobster will be as
much of a curiosity as is the buffalo,
and only multi-millionaires can afford
to eat them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-05-10
TEN GREATEST MEN,
The List Includes None But English
men and Americans of the
Nineteenth Century.

Who are the ten greatest men of
the nineteenth century? This is a
favorite conundrum just now across
the water, but we have seen only one
attempt to solve it in print. An Eng
fish periodical names Abraham Lin
coin, the statesman: Grant, the SOL
der; Darwin, the scientist: Thack-
cray, the novelist; Herbert Spencer,
the philosopher; Jenner, the most
commanding figure in medicine"
Froebel, the educator; Beethoven, the
musician; and Morse and Stephenson,
first masters of electricity and steam.
1t is easy to imagine, says Youths
Companion, the frantic objections a
Frenchman - for instance - would
raise to a list which mentions not one
of the masters of art and life of his
own nation. Noting that the list is
restricted to Englishmen and Amer
leans, men of the Anglo-Saxon race.
and to Germans-irst cousins. so to
speak, to that race-he would allege
that here was another outcropping of
that self-satisfed egotism which
makes the 'Britisher" or the Yam
kee" so disagreeable a neighbor
The real truth is that man, wheth.
Englishman or Frenchman, who
undertakes any such classification en-
cages in perilous enterprise. He may
not hope to SATISFY anyone but him
self. Probably every thoughtful stu
dent of our own time has at least one
hero whose name he would vote to
substitute for some name given above.
Yet this is a good list. one worthy
of respectful consideration. 1t is not
ours. We merely import the conun-
drum and the answer. But the Amer.
lean who constructs a more glittering
roll of honor will have to read hard
and think deeply. The sterner critic
will probably concede that it would
not be possible to mention ten great
est men" of the nineteenth century.
emitting all the ten whose names are
given above.