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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05


a cyclone in the gloom OF the interior.
l was the fortunate possessor OF a
smattering Of Spanish, and this fact
led me to make a daily purchase OF
La Correspondence the principal pa
per of the city, which was usually
brought to me by small urchin,
Jose Santos by name, but better known
by the diminutive of Pope pronounced
Pay-pay). Pope was old enough to
know better, perhaps, but for reasons
of economy s1d comfort his clothing
was generally limited to what might
be called, in his case. . suit of prime
val innocence.
Indeed, clothes seemed to be abhor-
rent to Pope; and when he conde-
scended to wear them at all they were
never buttoned. Any old thing an
swered the purpose, if handy; and if
not, Pope sold papers and polished
shoes, while he himself was as naked
as on the day he was born. His un-
consciousness of the fact was refresh
ing. After the publication Of the
clothing order, however, Pope disap-
peared from the public view. Indeed,
was now compelled to walk several
blocks for La Correspondence, and
wondered what had become of my
smiling and usually alert little friend.
One day, as l passed densely pop
ulated basement in the 3 Gale del
Cristo, heard myself hailed in Span
ish BY child's voice: Say, Mister
Officer, please let me talk to you
moment" would be an English equiv
alent of what was said, but does not
correctly translate the polite Porto
Rican Spanish employed. must tell
you that Latin-American children are
always courteous, and, for example,
IL you ask the name Of one of the
tiniest of them, he or she will give
1t in full and then add: Your little
servant, sir" In this instance the
voice came from behind the open door
and, when stopped, Pepe's head ap-
peared. ...s
Come out OF that, Pope. What's
the matter with you?" I said.
II can't come out, Mister. l amt
got no clo'es. And l can't bring you
no more papers cause de perlice run
me in if they see me naked,' he re-
piled. There is vernacular in Span
ish as we'll as in English. @
'sWell, your father must get you
some clothes"
II amt got no father, Mister"
"Then your mother must get them"
II amt got no mother, neither"
"Poor child! What do you want
10 talk to me about?'' 50 ri
mister Americana, won't you
stake me? Please lend me some
money to get a suit Of c1o'es with.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05

Many Z woman, sick and
weary Of lifc, dragged down by
weakening drains. painful ir-
regularities, depression, and the
,shundred and one ailments
which affcct women only, has
found in Pc-ru-rla a bright star
Of hope, which has changed
her misery to JOY, her. suffer
Ing to health.
no woman need suffer from
tho arrangements peculiar to
her sex. if she will give PERT
ma q fair trial,
The majority of weaknesses
which make woman's life .
burden, spring from a simple
Cause. Tie mucous membrane
which lines the pelvic organs
( becomes weakened and in
famed owing to strain, cold,
{ overwork, etc. This causes
catarrhal congestion, inflam-
nation, painful Irregularities,
depression Of spirits, irritable
ity, weakness and suffering. It
shows in the haggard lines of
the face, the dull eyes, the sallow
complexion and angular form.
For the prompt cure of such all
ments try Pe-ru-na. 1t drives away
''the blues, ;" clears tho complexion,
brightcns the eyes, changes thin
ness to plumpness, and cures pains,
aches and drains, because It inmc.
diately strikes at the root of such
/ troubles and removes the cause.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05

When man is little mellow he i'm
AGNES lie is ripe for anything.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05

irst days use Of Dr.. Kine's Great Nerve Restorer.
Bend for FREE $500 trial bottle aad treatise.
DE- r. II. KLINE, Ltd, Isl Arch 6As Philadelphia, "a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05

Emigration in Hungary has assumed
unusual dimensions lately.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05

at least, fathers waistcoat had to
serve his small son in lieu Of all
, clothing. The working classes usu-
ally inhabit the Easements of the San
Juan houses, where their apartments,
often without. windows, are grouped
about a patio or central courtyard.
When an American officer, a soldier,
or native policeman approached one
of these habitations, there would be
scampering from the main door Of
naked children, who disappeared like
cyclone in the gloom Of the interior.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05

A thorn in the bush is worth two in
the flesh.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05
Adyersity is often = blessing.
no! FOR OKlAHoMAl

5000 900 acres nov lands to open to settlement.
1ubscrlbe for THE KIoWA CHlEf, devoted to infor.
nation about these lands. One year, el.0o. Single
on Oklahoma. Moreans Manual (2lO page Settlers
Guidc) with hne sectional map, $780, Msp Csc. All
above. el.75. Address Dick I. Morgan Perry. o. r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05
= wonaias sweetsat smile may hide
~ aching heart.
Carriers I'M u the

ooot ink that can b0 made. II costs YEA q
0ere than poor stuH not A. 70 write With.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05

THE OPINION OF AN EXPERT.
Garfield Tea Is tho best herb medicine
for the cure OF constipation and sick
headache; It cures all kidney and liver
disorders: It purines the blood cleanses
the system and clears the complexion.
This remedy Is used by countless peo-
PIE the world over: 1t can always be de-
pended upon, and Is therefore recon-
try It. :
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-10-05
stunr AZ : Centlped..

4 Scandal mongers are good class to
carefully avoid.
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coURT.MARTIAL
Cases by the Drnmhsad Process Have
Already nssn Held In the
TFaAsVanI.

In the present Transvaal operations
a drnmhead court-martial has al
ready taken place. the prisoners be-
ing four Natal Dutchmen named
oosthensen and Jansen, who were
weighed on" as Tommy Atkins calls
II, for dlsioyalty. and sentenced 10 five
years imprisonment. and their time
viii be put In at pietcrmaritzburg
though their dreams may be Of Pre-
toria.
A drumhend courtmartial differs
from every other form OF military
tribunal In the fact that II Is not re.
stricted as to the hours OF sitting;
In ordinary courts between eight In
the morning and four In the after
noon, the proceedings being carried
on at any time. provided il shall be
manifest that the case II one which
requires an immediate example.
During the PenlnsulaF campaign
there were not a few instances Of sen.
tenees being written upon an up
turned drum, In most cnses for a dog.
ging. and In others for death.
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name, believing that IL had power 10
charm the convention away from the
cold aud unmagnetin Harrison Many
of the leaders Of that opposition were
Blaiue's lifelong enemies, not his fol
lowers" and some Of his truest
friends held aloof and protested
against the use of his name
President Harrison to his Infinite
credit be II said had declined 10 be-
come a mere registering clerk 10 re-
cord the will of the state bosses like
Platt. OF New York. and Quay. Of
Pennsylvania They tried 20 prevent
his nomination. and. falling In that.
In the opinion Of many. sold him out
at the polk.
There is no chance of repitition of
the conditions that prevailed In 1899
There Ia no need for a rally of federal
Office holders 10 save Mckinley from q
combine Of managing politicians. lie
has given 20 every one Of them more
than his pound of flesh, His hoped.
for second term IL morignged TO the
eyes with pledges 10 the bosses Me.
Rinley can well afford 10 assume a
virtue. thought lac have II not. bY
keeping the federal Office holders nt
home His denomination In bought
and paid for. a the sacrifice of what.
ever backbone he once had Albany
AFRua
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POINTS AND OPINIONS

Whenever in future President Me-
Kinley makes a accommodation he
should carefully specify whether Il il
to DE honored in the breach or the oh.
scrvance. 81. Louis Republic.
THE republicans are about 10 dis.
cover that there IL about as much
affinity between expansion aud pro.
lection" as there il between water and
oiL--indianapolis News und.).
President Mckinley started off in
the right direction. but bis backbone IL
weaker than gelatine where opposition
10 the trusts IL concerned, and he has
placed himself In position OF sub
seryieney that IL humilinting even 10
bis friends " Y journal.
- When the republicans during the
campaign this fall In conventions and
ON the stump. declare their support Of
the administrations policy viii they
mean the policy mapped ont ia the
messaRe concerning Porto Rico or the
backdosn from that message by the
president p Nashville American.
leaving out Of consideration all
question as 10 the extent Ia which the
constitution should prevail over Amer.
lean possessions. Porto Rico il entitled
10 tobetterfreatment than the imposition
N duty upon her products. under
whatever hair-splittiua theory IL Is
sought 20 Justify the aets-Boai0n
Globc.
THE presidents message recon.
ineDding The appropriation of 2.Oos..
ss5.6s-tbe amount OF tnriif duties col
Ieeted under tbs Dingley act un Inn
ports from Porto Rico sirtce October
-. 1903 ard Of future duties on such
imports 70 the expenses of the Porto
Riean government II in the nature Of
a public acknowledgment OF the enor-
nifty ofbeekcuing helpless people into
the United States with one hand and
shutting the door against them with
the other. The presidents hears seems
70 be- all right: but be has lent his head
70 the trusta.--PhiIadeIph fseeoesl.
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M'KINLEY BOSS RIDDEN.
The Presidents I,a. Mor,sasea u,.
Chances for sccand Term 10
the 0nmhIne.

Secretary Dick, right bower To the
mighty Hanna. has sens to the chair
man of the Texas republican state
committee a hint that "it is deemed
advisable that, 80 fur ms practicable,
delegations TO the coming national
convention should be composed of
those not holding federal appoint-
ments." The Chicago Times Herald Is
thereupon moved 60 remark,
There will be no excuse for repetition
of the monumental folly OF iSse, The con-
test at Minneapolis was "A struggle between
the federal office holders and the deter.
mined followers of maa who had been q
popular idol for 20 years No one denies
that tho administration OF President liar-
rison was able and patriotic, and that u
commanded the confidence and admiration
OF the people. ny common acknowledge
ment OF all fair minded people he was en-.
titled To another term. II WAS unfortunate.
therefore. that his relations with his seere-
tary Of state should have preeipltated n
struggle that made grand rally OF the
Office holders at Minneapolis necessary TO
secure his denomination
How far tho presence and the strenuous
lahors OF ONCE holders IN the Minneapolis
convention may have contributed toward
the defeat OF Mr.. Harrison at the polls II
n question upon which there viii always
be wide diversity OF opinion among pall-
tirians hut upon the question OF the adj
visibility OF avoiding "A repetition of the
folly of 9s there can he ne difference of
opinion among intelligent republicans
II was not President Harrison's re-
lations with Mr. Blaine but his lack
of relations with the political bosses
in various states. that precipitated the
struggle In the convention OF ls1e.
The opposition seized upon Blaine's
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WHAT GovERNsa
Rspadlatton os the Constitution al
the Dietatlon of the
Trusts,


Congressman Metall of Massaehu-
setts, struck the keynote of the Porto
Rican tariff bill discussion when he
said in congress the other day; The
question Is not does the constitution
govern Porto Ricog' but does IL govern
usp Can congress. which Is the erca-
ture of the constitution, do those
things which the constitution pro-
hibitsT'
The american people must not blind
themselves To this simple and signif.
cant truth. II may seem matter OF
hulc consequence whether or not the
tariff syndicates are allowed to tax the
Porto Rlcans as they see iit. The
Porto Ricans will suffer aud the tnriir
trusts will proflt-and there, some
might say, the matter ends. Why both.
CT about g.?
But before this tax can be imposed,
before the profit Of the tariff trusts and
the tributc-pay of the Porto Ricans
begins, an American congress must de-
clare its authority superior 10 that Of
the American constitution. II must do
thing which the constitution distinct.
" prohibits. Having thus violated the
constitution, lis net OF vioicncc must
receive the official approval of the pres
i,lent of the United States who will
approve IL despite the fact that Ia his
", ssage 10 congress he took stand
1ainst a..
This repudiation Of the constitution
AZ the dletation OF the tariif trusts will
he ominous indeed 20 he future of this
country. What has been compelled
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hour and noon, the formal reading OF
the Alaska code bill.> Only two or
three senator's were present during the
earlier part of the session. Senator
Carter (Mont.). who reported the bill.
was in the chair, and Senator Bate
(Tenn.), who has kept close attention
upon the reading of the measure, did
not leave his seat until the last word
of the bill was pronounced. The read
ing was concluded at noon, ia pages
being read. Fridays session was the
fourth special session for the reading
of the bill.
AgutnaIdo'a Letter Asked For.
Senator Hoar (Mass.) offered the
following resolution, which was adopt
ed:
THAT the secretary of war be directed
to communicate 10 the senate a letter OF
Emilio Aguinaldo. dated at Bacoor, July
IS lsgR addressed to the American COM
mander. and forwarded TO Gen Merritt,
July q. lssS,'
Senator Gallinger IN. H. offered a
resolution. which was agreed to. that
the members of the cabinet be directed
TO communicate to the senate the num-
Der of clerks in their departments. Civ
ing the number between specified ages,
and also those who. in whole or in part,
are permanently ineapacitated.
Senator Hoar Mass renewed his re-
quest of Thursday that date be fixed
for the taking up of the case relating
to the seating of Senator Quay as
senator from Pennsylvania, and asked
that the time be fixed at two weeks
from next Tuesday. the consideration
of the case not to interfere with APP
preparation bills, conference reports.
unfinished business or the Spooner bill
conferring authority upon the presi-
dent to govern the Philippines.
DecIare. he VIII Vote Against Qasy.
Senator Galiinger IN. H.. who had
Thursday some hot words with Sena-
tor Penrose (Pa.l. said he had been as
founded at the charges that those who
were opposed TO the seating of Mr.,
Quay were employing parliamentary
tactics 10 obstruct a vote on the case.
He pointed out that ever since the case
had been before the senate bills in
charge Of senator's favorable to Mr..
Quay had been under consideration by
the senate.
I'm no manner Said he. ~has single
senator opposed TO she seating Of Mr. quay
laid say obstacle IN the way % vote on
that case III say noH the senate reed
not delay that vote for single minute o.
my 3ecount ] shall not object III vote
mT convictions by Eotsng against the seat
ing Of Mr. Quay.
The order proposed By Senator Hoar
was agreed TO BY unanimous consent.
After the morning buainess had been
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once may be compelled again. A wrong
done to one element of the American
people furnishes precedent for
wrongs 10 other elements Of the same
people. And the OargnDtnaH greed Of
the tariff syndicatcs. sure Of their grip
ON the American government and pco-
Pile, IL not likely 10 be satisfied with the
Porto Riean tribute as the full profit
accruing from such power.
Does the American constitution or
the trust system govern the American
people these days7 This IL the queH.
tion TO be answered by the action Of
congress on the Porto Rico tarjn bill
st. Louis Republic.
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1t will be seen from the accompanying
map that the British still have long and
hard road to travel before reaching Pre-
toria. Plumer and Baden-Powell are only
about l70 miles to the west, but they are
not in a position to do anything but hold
their own. Gen. Roberts, with the main
army at Bloemfontein and Kimberley. is
80 miles away. with some exceedingly diff
ficuIt territory between him and the Boer
capital Much OF the country In the north
ern part of the Orange Free State and the
southern part Of the South African Repub
hc is as rough as the bad Lands" OF our
own country, and is therefore admirably
suited to Boer methods of defensive war
fare Butler is about 220 miles southeast
of Pretoria, but in his immediate front are
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strike VIII b. Avoided.

Cleveland, o.. Maroh i7.As re-
suit of the confereEire now being held
here between reprNSentatiyes Of the
Ealte Curriers' assosfatfdn and II SOM
mittee from the Grain Shoyelers'
union IL seems very probable that
there will be no repetition Of the big
strike on the docks at Buffalo last
summer. The contract system which
was so strongly objected 10 by the
shovelers, has been abolished.
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Cost Of Arbitration.

London, March i7.--In the house Of
commons. the parliamentary secretary
for the foreign office. William ST. John
Frederick. answering a question. said
the British expenses IN the case of the
Venezuela arbitration from 1895 to
date were f65,G25. He added that
there was no suggestion that British
Guiana should defray any part Of the
exDensp
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the Drakensberg mountains, the passes oil
which are guarded by large forces OF
Beers. Before he can make much progress
he will have to get possession OF Lainss
Mex, MaJuba II Il and other places rem
dered famous the scenes OF former
British reverses. Probably the most that
Is expected OF him is TO keep large num-
ber of Beers occupied In holding the noun
tain passes while Gen. Roberts Is advanc-
ing toward Weinburg and Kroonstad. IL
is thought the next serious battles will be
fought In the vicinity of these two places
Gen. Methuen's forces operating around
Kimberley may also find strong opposi-
tion toward the Vaal river to the north
east.
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the senate amendments TO a number OF
pension bills, the house, in pursuance of
the recently adopted rule setting aside
alternate Fridays for the considera.
tion of claims. went into committee OF
the whole. and took up the considera.
tion of private bills reported from the
committee on claims.
Committee on Trusts.
Washington. March II. - Chairman
Ray. of the house judiciary committee.
Friday appointed the following special
committee on trusts: Messrs. RAY
(rep., n. W; Jenkins (rep., Wis., !;
overstreet (rep.. Ind.); Littlefield rep.
Me); Terry (dem.. Ark; Lanahan
fdem., Tex.). and Elliott (dem.. S. c.
This special committee will consider alt
bills and resolutions relating 10 trusts.
Deep waterway To Gulf.
Washington, March IT, Represent
atives of the Chicago sanitary board
were at the capitol Friday and pre-.
sented to the senate and house a me.
mortal fayoring the construction by
the United States government OF a
deep waterway from Lake Michigan
via the Chicago sanitary and ship
canal and the Des PLANES and Illinois
Fivers to the Mississippi river For.
mer Representative McGann, OF Chi.
eago. who is in the party. says the
memorial will be followed by a bill
or resolution for a survey and esti-
mate on the project The memorial
is handsomely illustrated and shows
the magnitude Of the work already
done. the total cost Of construction.
including interest account. aggregat-
ing x34. 0c0. 600 up to January 1 last.
Brother-In-Lnyx of Bismarck Dead.
Berlin. March I7-Iierr Won Putt
kamer. ex-vice president Of the Prus.
sian ministry and brother-in-iaw Of
Prince bismarck. is dead at Varzin.
aged II years. lie recently resigned
as governor of puucrania.
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want Police Powers Tor chInsmsn.

San Francisco. March 1.-THE Chi
nese Six Companies have offered 20
pay for the services OF four Chinese
detectives To aid in maintaining or
der In Chinatown, provided the men
are invested with full police powers.
Chief Sullivan will report favorably
on the proposition 20 the police com
miaainnrra
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IioleI nIerk nnrnra.

Utica. y. ". March l7.--The Mo-
hawk Valley hotel block at Mohawk
was burned early in the day. Little
except the mail Was saved from the
building. MI the town records were
burned. as were also the records and
charter OF the Masonic lodge. The
total losses are estimated at 500, 900.
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Found GUILTY.

ST. Louis, March l7.--The jury in
the case Of Mrs. Henrietta Bamberger.
the midwife, returned verdict Of
guilty of the charge OF manslaughtcr
and fixed her punishment at five years
In the penitentiary. II was charged
that she caused the death Of Wilhel-
nina Spoeri. girl who came 10 Mrs.
Bamberger for relief.
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nsaehen Ma.hfnnsnn. .

Washington, March I7.-Gen Joe
Wheeler arrived Is this city from At
ianfa. 6s he - stopping az The Ar.
Iington He bad an inf@rrEew In . pri-
vaie capacity with G@n corbin. but
~ yet he has not paid an ofiieIai risis
&c the var deparsnent.
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jamestown. Cape Colony, March IS.
There was much Enthusiasm AT ALI
wal North when Hen. Brabant's troops
occupied that place. Commaudant Oh
iver. the Boer commander, apologized
for the action of the Beers during the
last days of his ocanpation. saying he
could not control Ids men The Brit
ish are now intrenehed on the Free
State side Of the Orange river, with
the Beers holdingl an advantageous
Hill in front OF them. Gen lirnbnnt
is greatly hampered owing 20 the lack
of artillery, having only two i5-
Douuders
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carnssIs-FrieL case ps.tpossd.

Pittsburgh, Pa. March i7.-lf the
remarks Of Judge y ~ Stowe. of com
mon pleas court No. /. Indicate any.
thing, the equity suit begun by u. G.
Friek against Andrew Carnegie and
other members Of the Carnegie Steel
company. limited. will not he called
for trial before next October.
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Seattle. Wash. March II ~Gea.
George NJ Randall. commander Of the
Of AIasi<a, and stan ar
rived here. Temporary headquarters
will De established here until June 1.
Fise companies will be sent north.
which wish three now there will form
the command
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surprlsed the Beers.

Cape Town, March ia.-When the
British forced the passage of the
Orange river this morning they sur
prised the Beers.
The British troops occupied posi-
tion on the north side of the river
with little opposition and are now
building n pontoon.
The British frstsclass cruiser Pow
erfuI. with the nasal brigade which
has been operating against the Beers
in South Africa sailed for England.
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Washington. March II The oabi-
net was in session bvt IS minutes. and
nothing OF imporfaBee was done At
toFuey General GriggN. seersisry Root
and Postmaster General smith sere
absent Secretary Hay was present.
although he IA siiIl suffering with n
eofH