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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
u. A. X. Elects Officers.

Chicago, August 31.-At yesterdays
session of the G. \. r. encampment
the following officers were elected:
Command chief, Leo Rassieur of
St. Louis: senior vice commander, f.
c. Milliken of Portland, Me-: junior
vice commander, Frank Seamon of
Knoxville, Tenn; Surgeon general,
John 4. Wilkins of Delta, o.; chap
]ain-in-chief, Rev. A. brahms of San
Quentin, Cal. Denver. was chosen as
the place of holding the encampment
in 1901. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, is a
very clever mechanical engineer, and
very interested in machinery. The.
other day he left his compartment in
the train, put on a workman's blouse,
and drove an engine from Saizbourg,
to Munich. 1t will be remembered
that the unfortunate King of Bavaria
before his mind gave way, often trav-
eled in this way on the engines, and
the legitimate drivers always received
a princely pourboire at the end of the
tourney.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Murderer Identified.

Marshalltown. August 29.-Amoog
the thirty-fve tramps arrested and
now in the county Jail here, one nam.
Ell Gray has been positively identified
as the man who killed Joseph Will
liams, the colored drayman. who de-
Tended two young girls from assaults
by a gang of tramps last evening:
Gray is strongly guarded. and all
though excitement is still intense
among the negroes, violence will not
be attemDtel
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Peculiar Verdict In Inquest.

Fort Dodge. Aug. 2o.-The sudden
and suspicious death of a laboring
man named John G. Angquist caused
the coroner. DR.. II. Rose, to hold an
inquest over the remains. The jury
returned a verdict that the man had
died from blood poisoning. caused by
a scratch in his foot which he receiv-
ed five years ago. The claim was that
the blood poisonin" was chronic.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Kentucky Lerjslature Meets,

Frankfort, Ky, August 29.-The
Kentucky Legislature convened in ex-
ira session yesterday afternoon. Both
houses adjourned after hearing read
Governor Beckham's brief message,
which stated that the only purpose
for which the legislature was called
was to amend the state election law.
The message stated that the law was
Il good one,, but that party and fac
tional prejudice had been engendered
against it to such an extent that il
was thought best to make changes
before another election was held.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

Excellent results are reported to
have been obtained by the French
government from experiments made
with wireless telegraphy. 1t was
found that communication could be
maintained with comparative ease be-
tween the shore and a ship at the dis
lance of sixty miles, only the height
of the mast Of the ship preventing
longer distance being attained. In
consequence Of this success it has been
decided to equip the French Mediterra-
mean squadron with the necessary ap-
uaratuS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Hard Fighting Near Pretoria.

London, August ga special dis
patch from Pretoria dated August,
says: at is stated that fighting with
General Botha's commanders was re-
sumed this morning. The Boer lines
were broken, the enemy falling back.
The British casualties are reported
to be conSiderable.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

Grinnell. Aug. 2o.--.John Basby. e
ST ock farmer of New Sharon. while
getting on moving train with stock
on the Iowa Central here. was caught
under the wheels and had both legs
cut off above the knees. lie died in
two hours from loss Of blood. mourn
ing the grief his family would feel,
Two of his sons were killed by light
ming two years ago in the presence
Of himself and wife,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Sentenced for Robbery.

Fort Dodge. Aug. 31.-Bird Me.
Closkey and VIM. Poyer were sentenc-
ed by Judge Weaver to one year in
the penitentiary for robbing the Won
ders store in Kalo. Ed McCloskey.
also implicated in the burglary, was
sentenced to the reform school,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
SIOUX CITY TURNED DOWN.
Recount Denied by Director of the
Census Merriam.


Census Merriam.
Sioux City, August 2l.-Director
Merriam of the federal census bureau
has declined to hear Sioux City's re-
quest for an official recount of the
city's population, which is believed to
be incorrect. The Commercial asso-
citation has Just received letter from
Congressman Lot Thomas, who made
the request for a recount, stating that
Director Merriam has refused to grant
it, because he deemed that the work
had been done honestly and fairly.
Sioux City's population, according to
the census enumerators. is about 81
900; the result has not been officially
announced. but the tip has gone out
that this estimate is about correct.
This is about 1000 less than in 1890,
but 81 per cent greater than the state
census count in 1895. The city will
make another effort
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

Movable targets Of "a new sort have
been invented for the use of the Ger
man army. These targets are pro-
PEELED toward the marksmen at full
speed to represent a cavalry charge,
being run on rollers, the motive pow
err supplied by horses, which are
started at gallop after being attach
ed to the target ropes. The soldiers
thus lern to gauge distance and its
variations with great accuracy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

A pious gentleman in Greeley, Pa,
insisted upon having prayers just be-
fore dinner. His wife and daughter
objected so strenuously that the pious
gentleman attacked them with a fork,
and seriously wounded the wife.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
WILLIAM ANDREWS KILLED.
Marshalltown's Weaithiest Capitalist
Sustatns Fatal Injuries.

Marshalltown. Aug. 31.-William
Andrews, Marshalltown's wealthiest
capitalist, was killed about p. m.
He had been riding with his wife and
had returned home and had driven
the buggy into the barn. His wife
alighted, and he went to follow, but
tripped and fell headlong to the
floor. sustaining injuries from which
he died few moments later. MIR.
Andrews was one of the stockholders
and officers of the City National
bank and had been since it's organiza-
ton He was about 60 years old, and
had lived in Marshalltown twenty-five
wears. His real estate holdings are
large over Iowa and surrounding
states especially here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
COnger Cables Shaw.

Des Moines, August 29.-In answer
to Governor Shaw's message congrat-
ulating Minister Conger upon his lie
liverance, the latter has cabled tie
governor as follows:
"Taku-Shaw. Des Moines. Iowa. t.
S. A.: Thank all Iowa for congratula-
lions. Conger.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
THANK God for Deliverance.

Washington, August 2s.-The. pres
ident last night received the follow
ing message from Minister Conger:
"The President, Washington: All
Americans here thank you for con-
eratulations and successful efforts for
our relief and bless God for final de-
liyerance, Conger."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
General De Wet Escapes.

Krugerslorf, Aug. 2s.-Command-
ant Delarey appeared before Bank
Station with large force and sum
moned the garrison commanded by
Lord Albemarle to surrender, which
the garrison refused to do. In the
meantime Dc Wet took advantage of
this rusc and crossed the river to-
ward the Orange River colony. -:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

County Treasurer's Books $4,000 On.
Yet He Is Believed Innocent.

Iowa City, Aug. 2S.-A second inves-
tigation of the books of County Treas
urer A. r. Cherry discloses a short
age of over $4,000. The shortage is
puzzling expert accountants, and
Cherry's friends declare he is inno-
cent of wrong doing. as not one man
can be found who will say he has en-
bezzled cent. Further investigation
will he held
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
NegrO Killed bY Ira us.

Marshalltown, Aug. 20. - Four
tramps offended two young girls on
the outskirts of town. and an old
colored drayman named Williams.
who went to the rescue. was shot and
killed by the tramps, who escaped.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
SMALL CYCLONE AT GARFIELD.
Number OF Buildings and Corncribs
Wrecked and Stacks Raced.

Extra, Aug. pa cyclone struck
the store building of Frank Greer at
Oakfeld and so rocked the structure
that it is thought Mr.. J. p. Hallack.
the owner, will be compelled to tear
it down. From here it swooped down
on Clarence Scott's farm, three miles
south. and uprooted about 100 trees
in his orchard, wrecked chicken
house and other outbuidings. The
twister then jumped to =. Gilroy's
place, east of town. where corn cribs
were destroyed and haystacks carried
away. Nobody was hurt. but there
was some lively scrambling to get
into the storm cellars. The storm
was accompanied with a heavy rain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

Jumping the rope is said to be
remedy for arrangement OF the liver.
Many middle-aged persons in England
now regularly engage in this exercise,
and declare they derive great benefit
from it. t-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Foreigners Leave PeKin.

Rome, August 2s.-A dispatch receiv-
eG from Peking, dated August &c, con-
firms the previous reports that a con-
voy was formed at Picking to conduct
under strong escort the allies
wounded and women and children to
Tien Tsin.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Yellow Fever at Havana.

Washington, Aug. 3o.-The surgeon
general of the marine hospital ser
vice received a telegram from the
chief quarantine officer of Cuba, at
Havana, stating that during the
month of August, up to the Goth,
there have been 2O4 cases of yellow
fever reported at Havana and thirty
four deaths. Many of the cases are
very mild
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Leg Torn From Socket.

Cedar Rapids, August 25.-A terri
bic accident happened at the plaster
mill of Wing & Company. George
Cook was assisting in hosting sacks
Of cement. when his clothing caught
m the rope and he was thrown dow.l
and drawn around the shaft. The
right leg was torn from the socket.
He cannot recover.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

Sioux City, Aug. 2s.--Chief Of Police
james Melon and captain of police
have gone to ST. Louis to investigate
the statements regarding the murder
of John +. Robson. made by Frank
Pcyton, in Jail there. 1t is likely the
alleged murderer will be brought back
40 thic city
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

London, Aug. 3o.-rhe Daily Mail
claims to have the highest authority
that Lord Roberts has already sue
ceeded Lord Wolseley as commander
in-chief of the British army.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

The Americans introduced the first
sewing machines into China after
great difficulties and taught the Chi
nese their use, and today, in the -four
ishing cities of Shanghai, Hong Kong
and even in Picking, the tailoring es-
Establishments are benefited by them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
READ \ 10 WITHDRAW MEN I: \
United States and Russia Agree on
Y Policy In China.

Washington, August 3 The course
5of the United States in the pending
Chinese negotiations was made more
clear yesterday by an important note,
embodying a communication from
Russia and advising the powers of
the action taken by tbs government.
Following is the Official text Of the
communication. The Telegram was
sent to the represent ltiyes of the
United States in Berlin, Vienna, Paris,
London, Rome, Toxic and St. Peters
burg:
Department of State, Washington,
Aug. 24.-The following note is re-
ceived by us from the charge Of the
Russian government at this capital,
August II: .M a
"I have just received commune
cation from the imperial government
informing me of the resolution of the
admirals of the allied fleets inter-
dieting the plenipotentiary of the,
Chinese government, Ii Hung Chang,
from all communication with the
Chinese authorities in the event of
his arrival at Taku.
""This resolution being inexplica-
BILE, in view of the fact all the powers
have recognized the utility of admit
ting his service, in eventual negOtia-
tions for peace, and especially because
it would be impossible for him to full
fill his mission in the character of the
Chinese plenipotentiary if this is done,
it would be desirable that interested
governments should give orders to-
cOuntermand the above mentioned
decision.
Enquiry of Remey first answered
that no such resolution had been
adopted. He now cables that adj
mirals have agreed to write the dean
of legations at Picking instructing, in
case Ii Hung Chang should arrive at
Taku, and in the meantime. not to
allow him to communicate with the
Chinese shore authorities. Remey
dissented from the last proposition.
1--WE take the same view expressed
in the Russian note. In the interests
of peace, an effective presentation of
the just demands of all the powers
against China. it seems important
that the Chinese plenipotentiary
should be able to communicate, both
with his own government and its mil
itary commandant, whose action
would be necessary to any suspension
of hostilities as required in the tele-
gram to you of August %. The Chi
nese minister here is without power
or advices. Ii Hung Chang is prima
facie authorized by imperial decree
to negotiate and is the only represent
tative in China in the spirit of the
Russian note.
"Any misunderstanding or diver
gent action on the subject by repre-
sentatives of the powers in China
would be unfortunate. and we would
be glad to learn from other powers
if there are reasons not known to us
which in their judgment should lead
to view different from that which
we take.
'You will communicate this to the
minister of foreign affairs. awaiting
an early response. (Signed.)
"Adee, Acting Secretary"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

Marshalltown. August 25.-The
months heated term which is with
out parallel in this section Of the
state. was broken yesterday by
heavy rain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Henry yo,lmer for Congress,

MaGuoketa, August 29.-Ihe demo-
Gratis of the Second district nOm:n-
ated Henry Nollmer of Davenport
for congress.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31

Piper Findlater Of Dargai fame has
now secured farm in his native coun1;
ty OF Aberdeen, where he intends till
Ing the soil for the remainder Of his
days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
Boxers COncentra ting.

Berlin, August 2S.-A dispatch from
Tien Tsin says large bodies of Boxers
are concentrating fifteen miles north-
east of Twang Sun. #4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
~ RYs-ANnER PUB. co.
The war In South Africa has doomed
the Highland kilt as a fighting dress.
and it will now survive as parade
uniform only.

During the year 1898, 52,661 vessels,
Of "a ,233,5SO tons, entered and cleared
Chinese ports. OF these vessels, TAB. OF
23S.152 tons, were American.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-31
A Surprise to Europe.

London, August 31.-The Russo
American "surprise," as it is called,
is the chief feature of the morning
papers. While Russia's part in the
proposal is regarded with considera
BILE suspicion, it is generally recog-
nized that the fight of the empress
dowager renders the situation ex-
tremely difficult, and, therefore, that
it mi ght be wise to adopt the Russo
American program as the best solu-
ton of the problem. At the same
time very strong feeling is display
ed in favor of more vigorous line of
policy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Odd Fish Stories.

Odd fish stories by local anglers al e
of every day occurrnece, but the two
following are out of the ordinary and
worth repeating. The first was about a
sucker almost ready to spawn who was
building a nest for that purpose. The
fish was in shallow brook and could
plainly be seen by those standing on a
bridge carry ing small stones to where
the nest was being constructed. The
other tale was of the peculiar actions OF
sand piper as seen by fisherman
while walking along the banks of a trout
brook. As he described it the bird
would suddenly disappear below the sur
face of the water and then as suddenly
reappear. This aroused his curiosity
and lifting The sandpiper from the brook
bull-frog eight inches long was dis
covered hanging to his legs. The frog
was not strong enough to pull the bird
under the water and drown him nor was
the sandpiper heavy enough to fly away
with his enemy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

Wheeler'S charge at the battle OF
Shiloh was said by General Grant to
be one of the most splendid exhibitions
of human bravery he had ever witness
ed and feat which reused admira-
ton among both armies was when the
intrepid little general accomplished the
destruction of Rosecrans' provision
train after the battle of Chickamauga.
On Dec. 80. 1863, General Wheeler
attempted and successfully carried out
one of the most daring. perilous and
important duties ever assigned n cav
airy commander. He crossed the Ten
nessee river in the face of a division of
cavalry under General George Crook,
drove back and worsted the troops that
guarded the Federal trains of 600
mules and 1000 wagons and captured
the whole. with 1900 prisoners.
While he was thus engaged Rose
Grams cavalry. 5000 strong. swept
down upon the Georgiahs. The latter
charged and repulsed the northerners.
capturing the forts at McMinnvlle,
stores; capturing the forts and destroy
ing the bridges near Murfreesboro, and
then, as full of fight as at the begin
ming of the engagement. they turned
and put to rout General Hooker and
the Eleventh and Twelfth corps that
came riding down at the moment to re-
enforce the Yankees,-Chlcago Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The fol
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded at he county registry
Brighton-L. NJ. Small to W. +
Stineford, $50.
Anson-rhos. Houghton to ALFRED
W GOODMAN, 81.
ornvile-Andrew S. Neil to Robt
| Hayden ct al, $500.
Ripley-Maria B. Ellis to l.. f. Strout
$50
Skowhegan-Chas. X. Mathews to J
Il. Merrill. 81.
Cambridg, -Llewellvn Chadbourn Il
Nellie ID. Mitchell, $3.50.
Pitts tield-Anu NJ. Lancey ct ais t.
Geo. w. Huff 1925.
HArtland-FraukA A. Withee to f. h
Burrill ct ais, $40.
Harmouy-Sarah Hurd to a. b
Thompson, receiver, 800.
Fairfield-G,o f. Gillette to JOSEPH
Gillette, 81 200.
Embden--C. F. Walker to Samu"
Bunker, S37; Ben S. Collins to F. W
Bunker, S25.
Athens--A. A. HILL to p. A. Stafford
800.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Death of Mrs. John Robinson.

Mrs. Emma Shattuck Robioson, wife
of John Robinson, died at the family
home on Middle street, shortly before
the noon hour Christmas day. Mrs
Robinson had been an invalid for the
past 10 years, but was up and about the
house week before death released her
from her suffering. The direct cause OF
her death at the last being from slight
shock. During all these long years,
though often racked with pain, she bore
up with rare fortitude and was cheerful
to the last, knowing that in death she
would find rest from an incurable illness.
Throughout her long sickness she had
all that the tender care of loving
daughter could bestow upon her and at
times it seemed that even her slightest
wish was anticipated. Mrs. Robinson
had been resident of our town for Az
wears. She was a devoted wife and
mother and will be missed and mourned
by large circle of friends.
Besides the husband, one daughter
three brothers and sister are left OF the
immediate family. The funeral services
will be held at the home, this (Thurs-
dave afternoon at , O'Clock. conducted
by Rev. II. A. Marley pastor OF the
Universalist church.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Architectural Oddities.

At Frankfort-on-theMain there Is
one street in which two houses on op-
posite sides of the street lean over SO
far that their roofs meet over the
street. In one of these houses Lord
Rothschlld was born. In Paris. on the
other hand, it is noticeable that the
builders Intentionally construct the
houses so that they lean backward
slightly to add to their stability. But
almost In the center of Paris there is
one big stone building which leans out
fully 49, feet over the sidewalk. So
solid, however. are the Paris buildings
that this one is claimed to be safe
Pearson's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

The father of all trees. so far as age
goes. is said to be found on the island OF
Cos, belonging 10 Asia Minor. A Ger
man savant, whose knowledge runs along
that line, declares the tree is not less than
1000 years old, certainly respectable age
in these degenerate lines. The tree is Of
the oak family. and is eighty feet in cir
conference. 1t is rumored that Hip)oc-
rates. who was born 400 B c, used to
teach school under this tree during dog
days
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

A German physicist, G.. Tammann,
has recently discovered some hitherto I'M
noted facts concerning ice and the freez
ing point of water. He finds that not
only does the freezing point vary with the
pressure, but tina; three different kinds OF
ice can be produced. each possessing its
own crystalline structure. Thus water
may be said to have FIVE known forms,
namely, water vapor, water as liquid,
ordinary ice. called by Tammann ice l..
ice in its second form, or ice H., and ice
in its third form, denomlnaled as ice Ill
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

Let us frame your picture. We take
out all of the wrinkles and use a new
kind of backing that will not stain the
picture and ask you no more.
BRAGG & VARNEY.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States for
the District of Maine. MaSW 1Td
In RankFuptCv.
In the matter of
WILLIAM l.. SMALL, !
BANKRUPT,

n Inc mHlIeT OF
WILLIAM l.. SMALL, In Bankruptcy.
BANKRUPT.
To the Creditors of WILLIAM l., SMALL
OF Pittsheld in the County of Somerset and
District aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the g2nd
day of December, A. d. 1900, said William
L. Small was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and
that the first meeting OF his Creditors will be
held at Daniel Lewis office in Skowb egan
Maine. on the 18th day of January, A. d 1901
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at which time the
said Creditors may attend, prove their claims
appoint = trustee, examine the bankrupt and
transact such other business as may properly
come before said meeting. lw62
Decem Der "a A. D., 1900.
DANIEL LEWIS, Referee In Bankruptcy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27
Donaldson & Bonner Props
TELEPHONE, TIA
". F. PUTNAM, M. D,
BucksPoa and BANGOR, Me.
Cancer, Tumor, Pile fistula, and
Diseases of Skin
SPECIALIST.

Treats all of these diseases without use
of instruments or loss of blood. The
method is entirely new ano my own in
vention. Have patients all over country
and British Provinces The operation i.
nearly painless Refers in Skowhegan to
Mr.. John Dealey, Warren Foss, Mrs
Sanford Strickland; at Pshon's Ferry ano
Jas. S. Bigelow.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-12-27

Stops the Cough and works of the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure q cold
In one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price rs cents.