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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
IT NEUTRALIZES FOUL AIR,
Bloxide OF Sodium Said to Contain
Wonderful Properties.

Bloxlde Of Sodium Said to Contain
Wonderful Properties.
New York, Aug. ia dispatch to
the Times from Paris says: Highly
interesting demonstrations of the
properties of bioxide of sodium are
being given before the French acade-
my of science. Bioxide of sodium Is
found to possess the property Of re-
newing the oxygen in air that has
been breathed. and in absorbing car
bonic acid gas given off. Thus, with
an apparatus containing the sodium,
shown by Desgrey and Balthouard at
the academy, a diver can remain I'M
der water and walk about without
having the air renewed by the pump
ing apparatus at present employed.
Moreover, by means Of the new
apparatus miners will be able to pene-
trate into poisonous gases and foul
air, and flremen into smoke, without
fear of asphyXiation. 1t will also rem
der practicable submarine boats
ample proofs of all that is claimed
for it were given at the academy. Two
men put on diving dresses from which
all air was excluded and remained en-
closed two hours. Afterward the same
men remained under water in the
Seine during half an hour. The ex-
perments are creating the greatest
interest in scientific circles"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Small Boys Wreck q Train.

Victor, COL, Aug. 17.-Arthur Tay-
lor and George Featherstone, each
about years Of age, are under arrest
here, charged with causing the wreck
of the Midland Terminal passenger
train half mile east of independence,
and trying to wreck the Florence and
Cripple Creek train from Bull Hill in
the yards at Independence. In the first
instance they turned a switch, sending
the passenger engine crashing into
some freight cars on the siding Two
passengers were injured. About $40,-
900 worth Of property was destroyed.
They were detected and captured
while making the second attempt at
train wrecking. Their excuse is that
they wanted to see real big railroad
smashup.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
BY H. B. Mackenzie

for a few minutes spoke in a low but
deliberate and distinct voice. Leslie
drank in every word. His hatred OF
the Beers was only equaled by his lust
for gold, and the two passions, seeing
way to be satisfied here, rendered
his rubicund face agitated and con-
vulsed with emotion.
"You are willing to inform? Then
go, and at. once!" exclaimed Moore.
mot moment is to be lost! 1t Is
utterly impossible that the informa-
ton can be carried to Ladysmith in
any other way. I solemnly assure you
that no one else knows it but myself.
You can reach Ladysmith by o'clock.
So then, without more ado, co."
AS Adam Leslie, full of the design
that was to deliver the very leaders
of the Boer army into the hands of
the enemy, hurried within his stead
ing, the other man looked after him
with smile.
$50 you have worked into my hands,
friend Leslie" he muttered. And he
rubbed these useful members together
as if Leslie We're literally between
them.
"Now my path will be easy. Yes,
my charming Bluebell, you will find
Gerald Moore is capable of revenge as
we'll as love!" And he laughed. "And
if you will not yield to persuasion, my
dear young lady, why, then, we must
needs try force!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
STATION FOR PACIFIC CABLE.
Sand Island Of the Midway Group Is
Ill., Picked for the Purpose.

Sand Island Of the Midway Group Ii
Picked for the Purpose.
Honolulu, Aug.9 (via San Francisco,
Aug. 1D.--The United States tug Iro-
quois returned Aug. from her spe-
cial survey trip to the Midway islands
taken to investigate the practicability
Of locating one of the stations Of the
proposed Philippine cable on the Mid
way islands. Lieut.. Charles Pond.
who was in charge Of the expedition.
will report in favor of the station be-.
ing located at Sand island, the west,
ern and larger of the two islands lying
within the atoll.
The steamships of the Canadian.
Australia company will in future con.
tinue to stop at this port, as the diff
Guilty which prevented the Aodanga
coming in last week has been re.
moved. This difficulty was three judg'
ments aggregating $1,000, secured
against the steamship company, and
twenty-six untried suits by members
of colored minstrel company, who
were refused transportation on &C.
count of their color. A compromise
was effected for the sum of $4,000.
The Republicans opened the first
American political campaign in Ha.
wall on the night of Aug. 4 with a
ratification meeting, which was ad-
dressed by the returning delegates tc
the PHILADELPHIA convention,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
"A1en were deceivers ever" but
women can do little in that line.

James Russell Lowell studied law
and took an office, but never had .
ease at court. The Rev. Edward Ever
EFT Hale sometimes tells, however, the
story of Lowell's first client. The
poet had laid aside his law book fol-
the nonce and was polishing off a
sonnet, when the door opened and
strange man appeared with a look Of
doubt or trouble in his eyes. Low-
ell hastily hid the sonnet in a pocket,
sprang up with all the alacrity Of
courtesy he could command, offered
a chair to the visitor, took his hat
and put it on the table with as much
reverence as if it were retainer,
drew up a chair opposite, pulled out
a brand new note book. and waving
his pencil in a soft. inviting, confiden-
tial way, began: "Well, sir, am all
ready to take notes of your case.
Please tell me everything, even the
most trivial circumstances" The
stranger stared at him with open
mouth for a minute, then grinned
most amicably. as he answered.: I'm
the painter of your sign. sir. come
to get my little bill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
QUARREL OVER AN ESTATE.
Secret of the Alleged Attempted Kid
mapping ut KenOsha.

Kenosha, Wis. Aug. 17.-Mrs. w. l..
Maloney refused to prosecute Will
liam and Mary Patterson, who alb
Quoted Hazel Patterson, the 11-year-
old daughter of Mrs. Maoney. The man
and woman were anxious to avoid any
more trouble, and not only offered to
give up the child but to settle any dam
ages as we'll if allowed to depart. The
man and woman were released. They
departed for their home in Mansfield,
Pa. 1t is said that behind the story
Of the attempted kidnapping lies a
scheme on the part of eastern relatives
IF Mrs. Maloney's former husband to
yet possession of the child, heir to a
.arge property, and thus control the
state. The daughter, Hazel, of Mrs.
ualoney's first husband, is the heir to
will covering between $4,000 and
{25, 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17

San Francisco, Cal, Aug. ia pri-
vate telegram has been received in this
city announcing the death in Alaska
of oliver Morton, son of Oliver P. Nor
ton, war governor of Indiana Morton
went to Alaska two or three months
ago on behalf of the government to
look into the seal and fishing indus
tries
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Its Drawbacks.

"Dreadful!' exclaimed Cholly Anglo
name as he looked at an old painting
where the costumes included doublet
and hose. ''It's picturesque" Per
haps. But how could man roll up
his trousers like they do in London?"
washington Star.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
PrOphetic.

Mrs. Bingo-"You went to MCKEE
man, the palmist, didn't you? And how
was he?" Mrs. Kingley-"Wonderful!
His powers of divination are really
marvellous" What did he say?" HE
said I would be without cook Tor
nearly a month. "-Detroit Free Press
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17

The smartness of childhood fire.
quently becomes the impertinence of
youth.
1t is easier to love poor girl
than a rich one because there is less
competition.
Fortunate is the liar who loses
lis reputation.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24
ELECTRIC LINE FOR REPUBLIC.
Franchise Has Been Asked for TO
Install q New Plant.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
REPUBLIC. judy "a petition is be-
fore the council to grant the Republic
Gold Mining Company franchise for
the laying OF track and the running of
steam, electric or horse cars through the
city: the erecting of poles and the trans
mission of electricity. for lighting pur-
poses. privately and throughout the city,
for the municipality and for power.
A route for an electric tramway has
been surveyed from the mill up Granite
creek gulch. back of town. to all the
mines in the northern district. From
this line, which will be about three miles
long, branch lines VIII run through the
cross streets, connecting with contin-
uance of the main line. which Is to pass
down Clark avenue, the main thorough
fare.
Should the franchise be granted this
tramway system will De built first. ow-
ing TO the necessity OF the delivery OF
ore from the Quilp, San Poll and Black
Tail mines upon the completion of the
new Republic mill.
The Republic company's reduction mill
will likely he In operation by the mid
die of August.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24
TELEPHONE TO COLvILLE.
Company IL BEING Organized to
Build n Line From Republic to
the Columbia River.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Inteliigencer.
REPUBLIC. July pa local company
is being organized for the purpose of
running a telephone line from here to
Keller. on the south half. distance of
fifty miles. a direct route down the San
Poll river is contemplated. as well as a
line from Keller to Daisy. town on the
Columbia river. twenty miles from Kel-
ler where a line Is already In opera
ton up the river 10 Kettle Falls,
A connection from here to Keller would
be a great convenience for the people on
the south half, as telephone connection
with the county seat of Ferry county
will be necessary, as well as the conven-
fence for large number of mining men
who have interests at both towns. With
this branch In operation. the Colville
reservation will be furnished with as good
telephone service as any other part of
the state.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24
TICKET WITHOUT A NAME.


Special Dispatch to the Post fntelligencer.
COLvIl.LE. July 23-The Democratic
and Populist conventions met here Satur-
day and nc minated each n portion Of the
county ticket. They held n joint conven-
ton for judicial officers, fused and ad-
journed.
That portion Of the ticket named by the
Democrats. comprises the following nom
nations; County clerk. r.. v. Wilson. Of
Northport. auditor, II. Nagle Chewelah,
prosecuting attorney, J. r. Bailey, Col
Vile; county commissioner. Second dis
trict, j. c. De Haven. Northport; repre-
sentative. A. A. Anderson, Bossberg
The Populists named for sheriff c. A.
Lcdserwood. Kettle falls; commissioner.
Third district. q. r. Irish, Clayton. asses
sor. NJ. r. Jayes, Fruitland: treasurer.
j. r Lovigne. Colville: superintendent Of
schools, W. l., Sax. Colville; coroner. +.
X. Ballard, Colville.
The joint judicial convention Of Spo-
kane and stevens counties renominated
Judge William T.. Richardson.
All three conventions got together at q
late hour and ratified the action OF each
separate convention. A resolution 20
recommend Representative q. NJ Welt
for presidential electcr was howlpi down
The name Of the ticket viii he held
subject TO the name Of the state fusion
ticket
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24

population Is constantly growing. The
provincial government is very slow IN
moving in such matters. A request was
made some time ago for four rooms. but
was not complied with. Now the need
has grown 10 eight rooms and the pros
pect Is that before II is granted sixteen
rooms will be needed
The maintenance OF the smallpox quar-
antine by the dominion government long
after the danger of infection has passed.
has given rise to violent protests. The
secretary of the board OF trade has re-
ceived letters from the state boards OF
health OF Washington, oregon, Idaho and
Montana stating that there has not been
a new case in any of those states for
over a month. and that the quarantine is
a serious obstruction to travel. All mails
are DELAYED a day at the boundary TO be
fumigated so that Seattle papers arrive
here three days old. The Spokane Cham
Der of Commerce proposes to have an
excursion in Kootenay in the near future
and the people are anxious TO have this
obstacle to travel removed before II
comes A memorial is to be sent to
Ottawa on the subject.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24
FUSION BUT NOT HARMONY.


Special Dispatch to the Post -Intellieencer.
TACOMA. July q. The call issued by
Chairman Mclaughlin and Secretary CAL
iison. OF the Populist state central COM
mitsec. shows that their prctcnsions were
ali = hollow mockery." said prominent
Fopuiiat this afternoon. I'VE have just
received the call. and II In Identical, word
for word. with the exception of the sig
natures and the substitution OF Peoples
for Democratic In the heading. The
meat OF the whole thing Is right In this
paragraph, here. which says; All citizens
who win be- voters on November ., who
viii pledge themselves 10 support Bryan
and Stevenson, regardless OF past party
Affiliations. are invited to participate In
the selection OF delegates
Nov, II that II not straight turning
over Of the Populist party TO the Demo-
Gratis, l don't know how II could be done
more effectively. IL Just means that tho
Democrats can come In ana hold the bal
auce OF pow,O In the Popuiist primaries
and conventions and 10 for the sole pur-
pose OF defeating Gov. Rogers for the re-
nomination.
'aThis 10 no more than we expected eli
the time, and they have only thrown on
the mask. lney have been accusing Wa
OF treaehery and accusing the governor
OF treachery In attempting TO turn the
Fopulist party over 20 the Democrats.
and now they come out themselves and
dc tina, very thing. IL shows their tn
90 What length they win no To accomplish
the defeat Of the governors
with the Democratic organization.
headed ny Mallory. against the governor,
and with the popuiist convention turned
ever to the Democrats rs the cali au-
thor&ss " 10 be turned over they hone
to succeed In their moan "erRonRl nght
sRa,nnt the governor, hut the people viii
not stand for ", Ihr ststn convention
win not only inaorse the state admins
trasion and the governor, but viii renom-
luate him. In spite of the ncfarious meth
eds that are being employed By the pres.
snt chairman ~ the two state commit =
teca The convention viii give thcm their
leave. however, and place Ia thar stead
msn who have the interest VI tho people
at heart, rather than their own personal
spiteH
Thu lonsi Pcrul@s,s Rro much incensed
over the reading of the call. which they
think shepid contain tho ticket named
at Sioux city instead ~ the Kansas CITY
ticket Bryan and Tovne. they say rep
reaesis the rnpsilist tietct ard Hryan ana
stevenson the Democratic tirSot. and tNe
tcaainE % the call ia in effect. a Turning
over ~ the FupNitst primaries aus cou-
NtBti0ns g tho Democrats who viii thus
have an unfair advantaKr IN The state
convention
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24
DEFIED THE GOVERNMENT.
Joseph Martin Speaks I'm Defense OF
the Efghf-HOur Law.

Special Dispatch to the Post-Intelligencer.
VICTORIA. B. c.. July 23.-The Brit
ish Columbia legislature practically
opened sessions this afternoon, when the
address in reply 10 the speech from the
throne was passed. The only notewor-
thy feature n speech by Joseph
Martin, in which he practically dehed
the government to touch the eight-hour
law. The government proposed to quiet
ly modify IL by means of a committee,
but Martin says he will insist upon the
law mentioned being excluded from the
scope of said committee.
Speaking of japanese immigration. he
said that the ottawa government pretend
ed their disallowance of anti-Japanese
laws was due to imperial interest and
representations The fallacy of this was
shown by the fact that the imperial gov
eminent recommended the dominion pass
ing law similar TO the Natal act The
real reason was because the Ottawa au-
thorities were dominated by the Cana
dian Pacific railway. who were interest
ed in flooding the country with cheap
labor. He strongly advocated a policy
of enacting and re-enacting this legis-
lation. until the home and dominion au-
thorities would be compelled to pay at
tention TO the representations of British
Columbia. The declaration OF the pre-
mier. who is coal millionaire. to inn
pose a tax on coal. was the subject Of
many fattering remarks.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24

Tacoma street Railway Omcinis
served With Warrants.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intellfgencer
TACOMA, July 3-The street-car onl-
Gals, 8. H. Mitchell. general manager; r.
l.. Dame superintendent. and Charles
Purdy, assistant superintendent. against
whom informations for manslaughter
were fled Saturday afternoon, appeared
before Judge Carroll this morning, where
warrants we're served on them and they
were held to bail in the sum of 5000
each
r. L. Boehm. the motorman who was
in charge OF the car that ran away, and
was responsible for the disaster OF July
4. is still at the hospital, where the war
rant was served on him. The company
furnished him with bail The three OFF,
cials were arraigned and asked until Au-
gust to enter their pleas.
The informations charge that the offi-
Gals were criminally negligent in allow
Ing the motorman TO run his car without
more experience, and also that the track
and car were not in good condition. The
motorman is charged with criminal negli-
gence in the running OF the car.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24
SENATOR CORBETT REPLIES.
DENIES THE CHARGES MADE IN
TINE PETERSON SUIT.
Says That he Assisted the Woman as
. Natter Of Charity and fer the
Sake of Her Father, an Ola Pfo-
neer, who Was an Invalid.

Special Dispatch 20 the Post-Inteuigencer.
PORTLAND. July z.-Ex-senator H.
w Corbe't has made formal denial OF
the charges brought against him by u.
e. Peterson, of Montana. in the damage
suit for 10000. He says:
The complaint ] desire 70 character
ize as false from beginning 90 end. l
therefore wish to make some statements,
preliminary TO which cesfre TO say tnat
II has always been my custom TO lay
aside 10 per cent. of my income for char
table and worthy purposes This is
conscience fund Of which I am the trus-
tee. 10 dispose OF according TO my pest
Judgment. and I hold II subject TO sucn
purposes az l may consider worthy from
time 70 time as they are presented. Inc
disbursements Of this fund amount to
number OF thousands or dollars year
I considered this a case OF charity.
"A pathetic appeal was made TO me by
this woman. Peterson. 10 assist her fath-
err. who was then at the nospitai. stricken
with paralysis and with no means 70 pay
his expenses II was claimed that ms
name was Mr.. Davidson; that ne hved
at Independence. Or, was an OLD pioneer
ana A man whom I had known by repu-
tation. but not personally, In the past;
that ne had lost his farm by reason OF
mortgage that had been .orecioseh, ana
that she desired to FIX him co mr., oro
cheaply than IN Portland;
TT was claimed that she had LETT her
husband In Butte. Mont, for the purpose
IN coming 10 Portland to take care OF
her father: that they ua6 agreed upon
aYnicable separation, and that he was 20
allow her 500 per month as soon as the
matter could be properly got through
court, which would take about SIX weeks.
Jrpon this appeal / advanced her the
money without any security. because she
had none TO give I considered II an act
Of charity TO an old pioneer, and would
have done the same FOR any other old
pioneer who might have made the same
She again appealed 70 me for further
aid and | made her n loan. for which
I took her note. Then after promising
not 20 ask for further assistance. sne
again requested more and having re-
fused her this, she then attempted 10
Form a conspiracy 20 extort money from
me BY making propositions 10 otner par
ties with this In view.
Upon this foundation ~ the suit com
menced. This complaint was drawn up
some two or three months before election.
and was shown about TO newspaper men.
particularly at the Oregonian office,
whore II was thought II would come 10
my knowledge. and that would try 10
prevent It's being filed. Word came TO me
through a certain lawyer that II ] would
pay him $500 he thought he could prevent
The publication OF this complaint, which
proposition I declined stating that II was
q Matchmaking scheme. whatever the
complaint might be.
This IN all the statement ! desire TO
make at this time, as ! hope the matter
viii coma up at the earliest moment In
September when our courts convene"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24

Republicans rreparina for a RATA
cation Meeting.

Special Dispatch o. the Post Intelligence
CENTRAtIA. July . Tho Republicans
~ thir city are prcpsuns 20 nave fai-
tnrAtion Within a few daVs aud are now
negotiating for a pr0minrut sneaker 20
address the meeting The Mckinley and
Roosevelt Club s. prnspcrins and aidieg
new members continuously On SIS Tnll
CeutrRtiR has four candidates 60 pre-
sent to the Republican county cOnvcn-
tiou. whtch meets August CITY Attpr-
rny X buxton wants "a be county
attorney CIV Marshal J. r blackwell
asuircs tp be sheriff. Attorney u II
Rhodes has announced Nfs cs nAiaacN Cor
clark ana Assessor s y Grimm wants
a denomination. All are making ar ac-
tive canvass.
The fusioutsts arc apparently not dN-
ira uauch so far This ci}s has ru caH1l-
tatns iv eight The conventions have not
as SET been called The anti Rogers fac
tior ls very strong ~ this section.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24
STATUTE TAKES PRECEDENCE.
Supreme Court Rules In the Case
From Spokane County.

Special Dispatch TO the Post-Intelliscncer.
OLYMPIA, July 23.-The supreme court
today denied the writ Of prohibition APP
piled for by Prosecuting Attorney J, u.
case coming from Spokane county. Some
time ago one Of the commissioners OF
Spokane county died In accordance with
a provision OF the statute. Judge Prather,
board. attempted to MI the vacancy.
Prosecuting Attorney Moore holds that
the board of commissioners shall I'LL all
vacancies In county offices. and in sup
port Of this view. petitiQned for a writ
OF prohibition TO prohibit the Judge and
board from proceeding with the election
The supreme courts ruling today ap-
rarentiy holds that the statute governs
and that the Judge of the superior court
and the remaining commissioners shall
hll such vacancy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24
vAsHoN STUDENT KILLED.
Roy miller, of Palouse. Meets with
. Fatal Accident.

Special Dispatch to the Post-InteIligencer.
TACOMA, July s3.-Roy Miller. son OF
J. A. Miller. grain dealer OF Palouse. was
killed this morning at Vashon college,
farm.
In company with another boy he went
out to cut down the tree which was
fir about ten inches in diameter. II was
leaning heavily, and while chopping on
the upper side OF the tree 1t suddenly
split. the end flying out and striking the
boy In the back Of the mead. knocking
his unconscious. He never recovered, and
II is thought he was killed instantly.
The young man was a student at the
school, taking the commercial course.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-24
paIia- street Railway STRIKE ..

DALLAS Tsx. 'ph @-f-nion motor
tgsr art prosecuting rieorousir fae strike
n the Dallas Consolidated street railway
backed bv fhe entire 9rEauiHea f.tcp- 90
rra -rtt N II Mahar. n Defrosf Mich .
v-fsisear 90 fhe AwafEauafri Aseoela-
tf.a 80 Street Railway TwrisFes. III
reach Dallas tomorrow 70 take charge o.
tha strike The Dallas TYpogra phicaI
rian has PASSED resolution nning any
M u,hcr r.lins on the street cars * FOR
each gfTerea