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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
MORE BRITISH CAPTURED.
Five Officers and Twenty-Four M.

Five Officers and Twenty-Four Men
Taken by Doors.
London, Aug. 24.-The war Office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts, dated Aug. 81:
'Lieut.-Col. Sitwell, accommodating
near Ventersburg, engaged the Beers.
Two British were wounded. Lieuts.
Speeding, Davenport, surtees and Wat
son and medical officer and twenty
four men are missing.
Hamilton has crossed the Crocodile
river.
"Paget and Baden-Powell engaged
the commanders protecting Dewet Aug.
20. Lieut.. Flowers and one'man were
killed. Lieut.. Kirby and six men were
wounded.
Belgians Score Lord Roberts.
Antwerp, Aug. 24.-The members Of
the Belgian ambulance corps expelled
from South Africa by Field Marshal
Lord Roberts have arrived here on an
English steamer. They complain bit
terly that they were treated as prison.
ers throughout the voyage. The same
vessel brought over one of President
Kruger's grandsons.
Twyfelaar, Tuesday, Aug. 21.-
Through secret intelligence agents the
British learn that Louis Schalkburg-
er and 5000 Beers have assembled at
Machadodorp with the whole of the
Boer artillery, including the heavy
pieces formerly at Pretoria.
Pretoria, Tuesday, Aug. 21.-The
trial Of Lieut.. Cordua, formerly of the
Transvaal artillery, on the charge of
being concerned in the plot to kidnap
Gen. Lord Roberts, was concluded to-
day.
The prisoner was found guilty Of all
the counts in the indictment against
him, but sentence was deferred until
the findings of the court shall have
been confirmed by Lord Roberts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
FEAR AMER CAN METHODS y q:
I,ondoners Talk OF Asking Antl- Depart Dc l.r,
lEaa ..A q 80. i Ia Inn. 49,

Londoners Talk Of Asking ti-DepArt
ment-store Legislation.
london, Aug. "a. The threatened IA
yasion Of London by the American l de,
partment store is likely to start anew,
the agitation for legislation against
that system Of business. Henry Law
son. secretary of the Army and Navy
store, the greatest retail establish
ment in the city, said:
"The small shopkeepers, whose
places Of business are in the outlying
districts, are the ones who will % %
chiefly affected by the advent OF the
methods of the American department.
store. Some years ago these trades !.
men attempted to make it unlawful 70
operate such establishments. When
the danger of determination becomes
as serious as enterprising, advertising
Americans would probably make u,
there is no doubt that the agitation
for prohibitory laws will again break
out"
Mr.. Lawson added the London mer-
chants of the first-class had all the
business they wanted without resortlng
to artificial stimulants,' such as ad-
vertising.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24

unable to cope with the situation
Please sanction what ! have done By
wire and order one or two companies.
either from Cleveland or Canton, to
come to Akron at once. Call me BY
telephone. II you desire further in
formation wire me at once.
w. e. Young, Mayor"
Gov. Nash came to the executive
chamber Of the capitol at 1880 a. M,
and Immediately took steps to furnish
the Akron authorities assistance. Col.
Potter of the 4th Ohio infantry, which
is now in camp at Minerva park, near
this city, was ordered to take his reg
iment at once to Akron.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
ENGLISH SUBJECTS CLUBBED.
Sixteen Negroes Injured In New York
Riots File Complaints.

Slxteon NekEOeH III We" AOIN
Riots File Complaints.
New York, Aug. 24.-The British
consul in this city stated that he had
received sixteen complaints from col
ored men claiming to be British SUBJ
jects, who allege they were injured in
the recent race rioting in New York.
These men claim to be natives of Brit
ish possessions in the West Indies.
Alfred Atkins is one of those making
complaint He is a parlor-car porter,
and while he was on his way to his
home from the Grand Central station,
ignorant of the race war then going
on, alleges he was beaten and almost
killed by whites. He was rescued by
policemen, but it is said barely es-
capped rougher treatment at the hands
of the police. Atkins is about 30 years
old and a native of Kingston, jana
lea. He is employed by the New
York, New Haven & Hartford road.
He called on the British consul, who
said he would investigate his case.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
MORE TROOPS FOR ODESSA.
Russian Activity Causes the Ameer of
Afghanistan Anxiety. #

Russian Activity Causes the Ameer OF
Afghanistan Anxiety.
st. Petersburg, Aug. % (via Paris,
Aug. 24).-The government has char
tered several vessels belonging to the
Danish East Asiatic Steamship COM
pany for the purpose of conveying 1O,-
900 Russian troops to Odessa. The
latest report from Kabul says that the
ameer of Afghanistan is becoming in
creasingly suspicious of Russia's de-
signs on his territory, and is many n
ing a hostile interest in the moveR
Of the Russian troops on the borderA> ~
his kingdom. 1t is thought that thy
ameer is under British influence Tht
Russian troops are on guard and reaU
for any move on the part Of 4
Afghans The anti-Jewish rio.
Odessa have been suppressed. L.
rioters were put on trial and 264 con,
demned to short terms of imprison}
ment and will be expelled from thu
city. The worst rioters were sentenced
to six months imprisonment, witH
hard labor. The city is still occupied
by the troops, who are patrolling the
Jewish quarters. 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
NO ANARCHIST PLOT.
Secret Service Chief Wilkle Denies tho
Recently Published Story.

Recently Published Story.
Washington, Aug. 23-With refer
ence to the stories which have been
printed lately about plots to asassinate
President Mckinley, Chief Wilkie Of
the secret service department says
they are pure fakes. A couple of un-
desirable Italians fell under suspicion
and were investigated. 1t was found
that one was an eX-conv1ct and the
other a pauper. They were deported.
The fact that the secret service de-
partments looked up their records caus-
ed some yellow journals of New
York to dream the anarchist plot
story. There is nothing unusual in
the fact that secret service operatives
handled the case. 1t is the practice
for the various departments to call
upon Mr.. Wilkes bureau when 1t
wants any special matter looked into,
and has not the facilities to do the
work. In such cases the department
making the request defrays the ex-
pense 1t is not the function Of the
secret service bureau to furnish body
guard for the president
The president is always guarded
when he travels. His position expos
es him to cranks of all sorts. During
campaign seasons, when excitement
runs high and cranks are more nu-
merous, the precautions are increased.
1t may be stated that personally the
president feels not the slightest I'M
easiness. and were it not for his
friends would never have a detective
or policeman about him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
CHAFFEE Is TO ADVISE.
Government Looks to Him for 1nforma-
ton on Which to Act.

Government Looks to Him for Informa-
tion on Which to Act.
New York, Aug. ga special to the
World from Washington says:
The war department has sent Gen.
Chaffee a cablegram of four words
which practically takes things out OF
Minister Conger's hands and puts Gen.
Chaffee in the position of the utmost
responsibility.
The message said: Report opera
tions, situation, requirements"
There is no intention of depreciating
Minister Conger. The government has
the liveliest sense of gratitude for him,
but it is not deemed expedient to act
on his dispatches, because, after his
terrible experience, he is naturally en-
Filtered and possible unconsciously
biased, and because he needs and de-
serves = rest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
Denial Of a Broom-Corn Trust.

Charleston, ILL.,, Aug. 24.-There is
no truth in the report of a farmers
trust to control the broomcorn crop,
say farmers and members Of the I'm
ion Broom suprt company. The lat
ter would like to see the growers COM
bine and keep the new crop until they
dispose of their present holdings A
special train of fifteen cars of old
brush is now being loaded in this city
for distribution in the east. The har-
vest of the new crop is fairly on.
Fewer than dozen growers have sold
their product at prices ranging from
$50 to 500 a ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
What Birds Say.

The call Of the yellow hammer is
Peel" and his answer, "Zee-zee!" The
field lark calls "Pippee!" and replies,
"Preeoo, preoo, pee preeroo!" The
wood lark says, "Badoo-lay, badoo.
lay" and replies, "Lu-lu-lu-lu!" Tho
tomtit says, "Titigu, titigu!" and re-
plies, "Steetee, steetee!" The red
breast says, Weep, weep" and replies
'Teeree. teereetee. teereeteeree!" Th
wren "Zool. zool!" and answers
"Zalp!" The black capped warbler
says "Toc!" The white ?throated war;
bier says "Bshee, bshee!" They both
reply "Clap!" Many birds have only
one cry for calling and answering. The
wagtail says. "Teetroo. teetroo!" the
white tail. "Farfar!" the sparrow.
Twice, twhee!" tho bullfnch.
The cuckoo repeats it's own name,
Cuckoo, cuckoo!" The quail, a bird
of good council. says "Pay thy debts,
pay thy debts!" The owl, when even
ing comes, saddens the woods with his
dismal cry, in regular time, like the
ticking Of q clock: "Hoot-toot, boot
toot!" The nightingale says "Teeo-
teeo, teeo-teeo!" and the thrush. Zeep
7eep!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
Two Railroad Men Killed.

Weston, w. Va, Aug. 24.-Near
Brooks Run, on the West Virginia &
Pittsburg division of the Baltimore &
Ohio railroad, handcar jumped the
track and with seven men fell into
a creek forty feet below. Caleb Cor
bett was instantly killed and his faith
err, who was terribly mangled, died in
two hours Caleb Prince received ter
rible injuries, but will recover. The
other four were not seriously hurt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24

The Moon-Baby.
There's beautiful golden cradle,
That rocks in the rose-red sky;
I have seen it there in the evening air.
Where the bats and beetles fly:
With little white clouds for curtains,
And pillows Of leecy wool,
And a dear little bed for the Moon
Baby's head,
So tiny and beautiful.
There are tender young stars around
it. z ---
That wait for their bath OF dew
IN the purple tints that the suns warm
prints
Have left on the mountain blue;
There are good little gentle planets,
That want to be nursed and kissed,
And laid to sleep in the ocean deep,
Under silvery folds of mist.
But the Moon-Baby first must slumber,
For he is their proud young king;
so. hand in hand. round his bed they
stand.
And lullabies low they sing.
And the beautiful golden cradle
Is rocked by the winds that stray,
With pinions soft, from the halls aloft,
When the Moon-Baby lives today.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
Men FLY Kites.

There is one time of the year when
every boy would not object to be-
coming a subject of the Chinese EN-
pire for just one day. This time is
tho ninth day of the ninth month, &C"
cording to the Chinese calendar. On
this day kite-fying festival is held.
Then every Chinaman who has any
regard for his spiritual and physical
welfare and can afford kite-and
there are few, indeed, who cannot at.
ford such an inexpensive trife-goel
to hill and flies his kite the whole
day long. This custom prevails moro
generally, of course, in the rural dis
tricts, for were the inhabitants of 4
great city like Canton or Pekin each
to send up kite the strings would be-
come entangled and the very heavenA
would be darkened with such COLI
lection of paper and string as never
was seen. This custom was originated
by man who had strangely real
istic dream, in which it was revealed
to him that some calamity would be-
Ao1A LILO AOuSC Ou q CCl CdllA Ooy. " AoAA
ing to avoid this unknown but inev-
liable disaster, he took his family to
a neighboring hill top and amused the
children by flying kite. When he re-
turned home that night he found that
his house had literally fallen to the
ground, thus killing all the dogs and
pigs that had been left at home to
keep house. That set the fashion, and
since then whenever the anniversary
of that day comes round other fam
lilies, remembering the providential es-
cape of their countrymen, fly their
kites from the hills in the belief that
as the paper toys ascend they will car
ry of the evil spirits that might other
wise demolish their own houses and
bury them in the ruins should they
stay at home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24

Once upon a time there was King
in Dragonland who had beautiful
wife, and this beautiful wife fell i'll.
All the eminent doctors in the king
dom were called in turn to the palace,
but not one of them could think or
anything to make the Queen well and
strong.
But one night she had dream, and
when she awoke she sent for the King
and said: a
5teThe remedy that will restore me to
health has been revealed to me, and
lit is this: must have the liver OF
young monkey to eat"
sBut, my DEAR" said the King, there
is not monkey on this side OF the
world, and how are we to send away
across the water to the other side and
bring one here? I am sure l don't
know
But the Queen walled and cried until
q big round fish with great bony
back heard her. and was so moved
with pity that he got out OF the water,
and Topped all the way to the palace
to have an audience with the King.
This ended in the Kings starting the
;big fish to swim across the ocean to
Monkeyland, where he arrived In due
. course of time. On the strand he met
the object of his search.
Good morning, Mr.. Monkey said
the fish politely.
Good morning, Mr.. Fish, answered
= the monkey, making a profound bow.
~Is there anything can do for your
well, yes" said the fish, there is
a great favor that you can do me. MY
mistress, the Queen Of Dragonland,
has dreamed that she cannot live un-
less one of your tribe is willing to
cross the sea and pay her tribute. But
you won't regret the trip; It Is a
beautiful country, full Of palms and
cocoanut trees and oranges and hss.
Why, a monkey would not have to
climb for fruit; it would just fall down
upon him in showers as thick as plum
blossom petals!"
~And how is one to get to this beau
-tiful land?" said the monkey.
s@Why," said the fish, "all you would
have to do would be to sit astride my
back and I would take you there In a
jiffy."
So the monkey agreed, and of they
went.
There was silence for while and
then the monkey spoke again:
e<Mr. Fish," said he, edo you know,
Il have left my liver hanging to the
,fnD of a tree. You should have told
me at first what the Queen wanted
with me. Livers are rather disagree
able things to always carry around
with body. and generally take mine
out and leave it airing when I am
going away to dinner. was just on
nv way to dine with friend when
YOU invited me to 60 with you to the
Dragon Kingdom. Now, my dear fel-
low. there is nothing to be done but
for you and me to 60 back and get
that liver, for I would not disappoint
her majesty for anything in the
world"
So the big fish. with sigh, turned
back. and when they reached Monkey
land the monkey sprang ashore and
climbed a tree. Then he called down
to the fish:
.My friend, while we were taking
our little sail some one made OF with
my liver, and since that is what the
Queen wanted me for there is really
no use in my going. Good-by; some
other time, Mr.. Fish,"
And SO the big fish made his way
sorrowfully home to the Dragon King
dom, and to the palace of the King,
zaad when the King heard his story he
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
was so angry that he called to SER

was so angry that he called to SER
want and said:
"Take this idiot out to the water
side, and when you have reached the
sand put him down ad beat him with
all your might and MAN."
And as the King commanded so
they did, and they beat, and beat, and
beat the big fish until every bone in
his body was broken, and then they
threw him into the sea, where he has
been a jellyfish ever since.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
Clark Branches Ont.

Los Angeles, CAL, Aug. 23.-From an
authoritative source it is learned that
w. A. Clark, the wealthy mine-owner
of Montana, has purchased one-half
interest in the Los Angeles Terminal
railway.
1t is further stated that the owners
of the Terminal will begin at once an
extension of the road to San Bernar.
dino and thence to Salt Lake Civ
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
Russia to Borrow.

Odessa, Aug. 23.-Information re-
ceived here confirms earlier reports
that the Russian government is nego-
tiating large loan from the United
States. The Chinese war has drained
the country's finances.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
DOlliyer Is Senator,

Des Moines, Iowa. Aug. 24.-Gov.
Shaw has appointed Congressman j. p.
Dolliver Of Fort Dodge United States
senator from Iowa to succeed the late
John Henry Gear.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
A New Trouble.

Little 3-year-old Bessie was tryih 8
to dress herself one morning, and man
aged to get her clothes badly mixed
Calling to her mother, she said:
"Oh, mamma, come and help mel
I'm Ill upside Quit"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
Cholera RACES in Bombay.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 23.-United
States consul Fee, at Bombay, reports
to the state department that cholera
Is regipg. there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
PEKIN is ON FIRE.
Tricky Populated Part OF the City May

All Be Burned.
st. Petersburg, Aug. PA terrible
fire is burning in the thickly built por-
ton of Pekin. The soldiers are ia
tigued with marching and fighting and
can not master the flames. The for
eigners do not know the whereabouts
of the Dowager Empress or Prince Tu-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-24
Troops Sent to Akron.

akron, O., Aug. %, 1880 a. INTO
His Excellency. Gov Nash, Columbus.
o.: Serious riot. City building at
tackled by a mob Of several thousand.
Three or four people killed, eight or
ten seriously wounded. Have ordYed
out both local companies. They are
The age-herald., 1900-11-22
SPENT SHORT TIME
 IN BIRMINGHAM Members of Rivers and HarborS
 Committee. ON AN INSPECTION TOUR Came From Riverside and Took Train For Wetumpka-coosa River Im- provements-Alabam Con-
 gressmen in Party.
ON AN INSPECTION TOUR

The Rivers and Harbors Committee of the National House of Representatives was in the city yesterday morning but only re- mained for a few minutes. The committee has been inspecting the Coosa river and the government work along that stream take the train for wetumpka, where the inspection will be resumed
 The members of the committee making up the party are Representatives D. S. Alexander of New York, W. c. Adamson of Georgia, J. w. Maddox of Georgia, R. P. Bishop of Michigan, J. H. Davidson of Wisconsin, George P. Lawrence of Massa- chusetts, Rufus E. Lester of Georgia. J. II. Bankhead of Alabama.
 Representative John l.. Burnett of the Seventh district and Representative -elect Charles w. Thompson of the Fifth district were also in the party.
 Colonel Bankhead had charge of the del- egation, and was assisted in looking after them by Congressman Burnett and Con gressman-elect Thompson.
 w. P. Lay of Gadsden and l.. B. Stone of Cherokee County were also in the party
 The committee and escort came to the city from Riverside yesterday morning, and shortly after their arrival took train for Wetumpka. The trip down the Coosa is made by boat wherever the river is navi- gable, and by train elsewhere. The Coosa is navigable from Rome, Ga, to Riverside in St. Clair County, and from Wetumpka to Mobile. The portion of the river be- tween Riverside and Wetumpka has never been opened up and but little work has been done on it. It is estimated that &C., 100000 will be required to complete this work, and Congress will be asked to make a continuous appropriation for it's cont pleton, which it is estimated can be ac- complished in six years. Twenty-six locks are to be built in addition to those already finished.
The age-herald., 1900-11-22
SECRET SERVICE
 AGENTS AT WORK
Several Arrests Made in Raised Bill CaSeS-PreIiminary
 Trial Today.

For sometime past much counterfeit money has been in circulation around Birmingham Many merchants have been victimized and there were indications that very clever gang were systematically at work pushing the queer' Most of the counterfeit bills were genuine $2 bills. which were raised to BIO. The figure "2' on the genuine bills was carefully scratched out and the figure '10" inserted with pen and ink. Some of the counterfeits were we'll executed, others appeared to have been done careessly.
 D. P McAdams of the United States Se- cret Service has been quietly working on the case for some days, and as conse- quence of his investigations several arrests have been made. The parties will be brought before United States Commission CT Cornish to-day for preliminary hear ing.
 MT. McAdams when seen by an Age Herald reporter last night, declined in a courteous manner to give any information, stating that the rules of the United States Secret Service prohibited him from making any statement or giving any information.
The age-herald., 1900-11-22
PROTRACTED SERVICES.
Large Congregations Attend First Bap.
 tist Church.

The protracted services at the First Bap- tist Church are being attended by large congregations, and a deep spiritual work is being done. Rev. H. c. Risner is doing the preaching. The characteristic thing about MT Risners preaching is the fact that he brings the good news" the gos- pel--this being the whole burden of his ser mons.
 Last night his text was Luke 14:23-"Go out into the highways and the hedges and compel them to come in, that my house may be filed" Jesus often made use of parables in order to teach his disciples, and especially when they had erroneous ideas about the kingdom of God. The par able of the great supper was no exception to this general rule. The command is positive one. The great purpose of Christs coming was to bring eternal life, and the world Is to be saved through Christians as the instruments in Gods hands. Prac- tical religion--service for Christ-is a joy ous thing Let Christians make the invi- tation so pressing and wlnsome that the world will be compelled to come in.
 Strangers are cordially invited to attend all services. Morning services from 10:3O to 1:3O; at night at 7:30.
The age-herald., 1900-11-22
NOBLE MOTHERS DEATH.
After Sixty Long Years of Welded
 Life.

Mrs. Anna Maria Moore, the wife of Judge S. D. J. Moore, died at the residence of her son, B. T. Moore, near North Bir- mingham, Tuesday afternoon at 410
 Mrs. Moore was 79 years and 10 months old. She and her husband had lived to- gether for nearly sixty years. She was a consistent Christian and a strong believer in the Presbyterian Church. Her faith was unbounded. Her end came peacefully and without pain. She leaves several children and grandchildren. Forney Moore of Tus- caloosa, B. T. Moore of Birmingham, J. H. Moore of Coalburg, Mrs. Minnie Hilbert of Tennessee, Mrs. Jennie Greene of Texas, and Mrs. Walter B. Knox, wife of Superin- tendent Knox of the Anndston division of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, are her children who survive. W. B. Smith of Birmingham is her nephew.
 The funeral took place from the residence of B. T. Moore yesterday afternoon at 2:9O o'clock Rev. Dr. Handley officiating. The interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery.