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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
ROY UNDER ARREST.
Suspected Of Being implicated in Fort
Dodge Fires.


Dodge Fires.
Fort Dodge, Aug. 1.-THE police
seem to think they have the person
who has been guilty of setting fire
to several barns, causing confiagra-
tons and much excitement. The cir
cumstantial evidence against him in
several cases is very strong. but the
fear that possibly after all he might
not be the guilty party led the police
and acting county attorney to hest
tate to the last possible moment. He
is boy of about Is years 1t is said
he has great penchant for fires and
frequently is one of the first to be
present at them. He has been the
first to report number of the barn
fires that have recently occurred. 1t
is stated that last summer he was
the one who turned in number OF
false alarms. causing the fire depart
ment to make runs to the east end
of town when no fires existed at all.
He was arrested last week, but. there
being insufficient evidence, was dis
charged. Now he is again in custody.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
IN A PERILOUS PLACE.
PichOn Tells of the Awful Situation Ex-
listing in Pekin.

PichOn Tells of the Awful Situation Eek"
listing in Pekin.
Paris, August 16.-The French for
eign Office has received the following
from Minister Picon from Picking,
dated August 9:
1--WE are advised Ii Hung Chang
has been charged to negotiate tele-
graphically with the powers. We are
ignorant OF events occurring outside
the legation. 1t is surrounded by
hostile defenses. How could we nego-
tiate without the diplomatic corps re-
gaining it's rights and the legation
grounds icing evacuated? If nego-
tiations prevent the march OF the
allied troops. which is our only sal
walton, we risk falling into Chinese
hands. The concession wherein lies
the French legation is occupied by
imperial troops, who have not entire
" ceased fire. We are reduced to siege
ratons. We have provisions, horses
and bread for fifteen days"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
PEKING ATTACKED MONDAY.
Official Message Received at Rome 81


London, August ia cablegram
to Vienna from Hong Kong IAN
nounces the capture of Picking; but
the Austrian government, like other
European powers, is still without con-
tirmation of this report. An official
telegram, dated Taku, August IA, has
been received at Rome, which asserts
that the attack on Picking began
Monday; that Sir Claude Macdonald,
the British minister. has opened COM
munication with the relieving force,
and that the allies have established
their headquarters at Tung Chau.
Chinese officials in Shanghai are re-
ported as admitting that the allies
inflicted heavy defeat on the Chi
nese imperial troops around Tung
Chau Saturday and then marched di-
rect on Peking. This. if true, carries
the Japanese official advices an
nouncing the capture Of lung Chau
one step further.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
British Minister Reports.

London, August 16.-Rear Admiral
Bruce, telegra phing from Taku to
the British admiralty, says: Ere
ceived the following from the general
at Ho ST WI the 10th: Troops dis
tant about twenty-seven miles from
Picking. They experienced little OPP
position. Position had been prepared
by enemy, but rs the allies advanced
they fed. The Tartar cavalry was
charged by two squadrons of Bengal
Lancers and many of the former
killed. The standards of Generals
Ma and Tung we're captured. The
troops are mucn exhausted by the
heat, but their health and spirits are
otherwise excellent
A second dispatch dated Ho 81 WI
August II says: advance may be
somewhat DELAYED, as rain is fall
iuUo
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Beckham to Call an Extra Session.

Frankfort. Ky, August 16.-Gov-
ernor Beckham is expected to call
some date between now and Septem-
Der ! to amend the GOebel election
law. 1t is understood that a bill al
ready has been prepared for non-par.
tisan election commissions in each
of the counties to report to a nom
partisan state commission, with two
representatives of each party on the
state committee and on each of the
county boards.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
SHOT HER SISTER.
Serious Accident Happens Among Nom
bers OF a Camping Party.

Ottumwa, August 15.-A serious ac-
cident happened about three miles
from Eldon. a party of young peo-
pie from Bloomfield were camping
down the river. While target shoot
ing. a young woman named Miller
accidentally shot her sister in the
head. The sister stopped as the bullet
passed and so received it in her head.
DR.. Sawyer was summoned and remov-
ed the bullet and portion of the
skull. The girls recovery is doubted.
The campers went back to Bloom
field Immediately after the accident
happened. taking the injured girl
with them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
A parOle for W. p, KOVco.

Des Moines, August Ex-Governor
Shaw has paroled W. P. Royce, a
young man from Sioux City, now
confined at Anamosa on conviction Of
a charge of murder. He has been
in the institution four years, four
months and one day, his entire
term for which he was sentenced
being seventeen and one-half years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
HEAVY FIRE AT IOWA CITY.
Packing House Plant and Other Prop
erty Destroyed.

Iowa City, August lathe pack.
ing house here was totally destroyed
by fire. The origin of the fire is UNI
known. OF late years it has not beer
running. but was used by the Iowa
City Packing and Provision com
pany and Crescent Manufacturing
company as a factory, and also fol
storage purposes. The fire was dis
covered just at the conclusion of a
circus performance, and as the tents
were pitched within few hundred
yards of the packing house consid
cradle commotion was caused among
the audience. The loss to the Ores.
cent Manufacturing company will
aggregate sol. 900. while the total loss
is estimated at 100000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
SAFE CONDUCT FOR MINISTERS.
Measures Likely to Turn Them Owe
Unframed to Allied Forces.

Washington, August 16.-The state
ment is made on reliable authority
that the Picking government would
designate some I;gh official to meet
the commanders of the allied armies
at lung Chow and agree with them
on some measures for the safe con-
duct of the members of the foreign
legations in the capital. 1t is not at
all unlikely that meeting already has
taken place if General Chaffee has
pushed on to Tung Chow.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
MURDER MYSTERY SOLVED.
The Murderer of John w. Robson, OF
Sioux City. COnfesses.

Sioux City, August 14.-lt is now
believed that the mystery of months
as to who murdered John W. Robson
at Sioux City. December 80 last has
been solved. The murder was mys-
terry and the crime produced a pro-
found sensation. Frank Peyton, con-
fessedly a robber and burglar. has
confessed in St. Louis that he struck
with a sledge hammer man who in
terrupted him as he was burglarizing
a safe near the police station in Sioux
City. The Sioux City police have
since the confession discovered that
Frank Peyton, an ex-convict. who
served four years in the Lincoln.
Neb., penitentiary for the robbery
of a gambling house in Omaha, was
in Sioux City for three weeks during
December, and that he left there
about the time of the murder. Why
suspicion never was attached to him
seems now the mystery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Iowa Soldier Killed.

Washington, August 16.-A cable
gram was received at the war de-
partment today saying that Captain
VIM. /. Murphy CT the Thirty-ninth
United States volunteer infantry
first lieutenant al the Invent y-fOnrth
United States infantry was killed
near Tanatuan. Captain Murphy was
born in Iowa aud was appointed
from that state to the military acad-
amy
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
NEW WAR VESSEL IS SUNK.
French Battleship Wrecks Torpedo Boa
DESTROYER.

destroyer.
Paris, August 14.-During manoeuv-
ers of the French fleet off Cape St.
Vincent a collision occurred between
the first class battleship Brennus,
flying the flag of Vice Admiral Four
nier, commander of the fleet, and
the torpedo boat destroyer France.
The France sunk Immediately. The
accident was due to the fact that
the France turned to the right, when
ordered to the left. Details thus far
received are meagre, but only a
small portion of the crew, consist
ing of four officers and fifty-eight
men, were saved. 1t is believed that
no fewer than fifty were lost. The
France, which was of 313 tons dis
placement. was a recent addition to
the French navy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Rrit,,b Garrison Beseiced.

Cape Town, August 16.--A messen-
ger from Colonel IIoare. commanding
the British garrison at Glands river.
who reached Ma :eking Tuesday. re-
ported that the garrison was still
holding out when lie left. although
Colonel Hoare had sustained sixty
seven casualties. Col. Ian Hamilton,
with force of cavai!C, has been
sent to relieve the garrison.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Said to be Nearing Picking.

London, August 15.-The only news
which takes the advance upon Picking
farther than Ho-Si-Wu comes from
Paris. The London morning papers
contain nothing to confirm the
French report that the allies are
within sixteen miles of Picking, al
though a Che Foo dispatch is printed
saying that they were within twenty
seven miles of the goal on Saturday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Chief Justice Of England Dea d.

London, Aug. 1l.-Baron Russell of
Killowen, lord chief justice of Eng
land, died yesterday. Baron Russell
had been i'll for some time. An ope
ration was performed which the pa
tient is reported to have passed
through in good condition. This ope-
ration, however, resulted in his death.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
FitzsImmons Wins a Fight.

New York, August 11.-Bob Fitz-
simmons met Gus Rubin, the Akron
giant. last night before the Twen-
tieth Century club, at Madison Square
garden, and won by knocking the
Ohioan down and out in the sixth
round.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Kansas Ex-senator Passes Away in New
Mexico.

Atchison. Kan, Aug. 17.-John J.
ingalls, died yesterday at East Las
Vegas, n. NJ. surrounded by his wife
and two sons. His illness dates from
March, 1899. He was treated by spe-
cialsts. but received no relief, and
on their advice returned with his fam
lily to Atchison. At home he grew no
better. He was under constant treat
ment of specialists. Ten months ago
he again took the advice of a physi-
clan and sought another change in
climate by travelling through New
Mexico and Arizona.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Bomba rdment Report Confirme ed

Berlin, August ia senli-official
dispatch from Tien Tsin, dated
August 8, says that Russian Colonel
Weyezak has received advices from
Picking announcing that during the
night of July 81 bombardment of the
foreign legations were resumed. The
European churchyard has been desc
ora ted
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Rritisl, Enyoy safe.

London, August 15.-The Pretoria
correspondent of the Daily News,
wiring yesterday, announces the
safety of Colonel Hoare's column and
The convoy reported to have been
captured by the Beers at Glands
.iyer
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
FOOD FOR TEN DAYS ONLY.
Peking Situation Desperate, Says British
Minister Mcdonald.

London, Angus 1.-THE British con-
sui at Canton, says the Daily Tele-
graphs correspondents there, has re-
ceived the following message dated
August 6, from Sir Claude MacDon-
aid, British minister in Picking:
"Our situation here is desperae. In
ten days our food supply will be at an
end. Unless we are relieved gen.
eral massacre is probable.
1.-The Chinese offer to escort us to
Tien Tsin, but, remembering Gavin
pore, we refuse the offer. There are
over 200 European women and child
rem in this legation
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Funeral Of Sam ClarK.

Keokuk. August 15.-The funeral OF
ex-Congressman Clark was held in
this city yesterday. Business was
generally suspended. congressman
Cousins and Hedge were present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
CoJIis p. Huutinpton Dead.

Saratoga. n. y. August 15.-Collis
p. Huntingdon millionaire and rail-
road man, died suddenly at Camp
Pine Knot Racqnctte lake, in the
Adirondacks. Monday. Wall st ~eet
estimates his wealth at S40,00L,Gc0 to
$50. 900, D01.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17

Max Gruss, the painter, who is an
American citizen, has been expelled
from Prussia.
1t is estimated that from. 5000 to
10000 persons will winter at Nome.
Berlin has special department OF
theater censorship.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Judge Crozler for Congress.

Des Moines, August 16.-The demo-
Gratis of the Seventh district nomin-
ated Judge Crozier of knoxville for
congress.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
Russia to Hold Manch uria.

London. August ia special from
St. Petersburg attributes to Russia
the intention to fill Manchuria with
troops and not let go of that terri
tory when the present ebulition is
over. The Russian war office expects
to have $4,000 men and 242 guns in
Siberia by the end of September.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17
JOHN j. INGALLS, DEAD.

Horses. giraffes and ostriches have
larger eyes than any other creatures
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-08-17

It is stated at the office of the state
dairy commissioner that milk dealers
throughout Iowa are being carefully
watched for another discovery of
milk diluted with formaldehyde. Just
now the milk inspector in Council
Bluffs is watching the outcome of the
cases in Omaha courts, against sew
eral firms which are charged with
having embalmed the milk they put.
on the market. Among these firms is
one with headquarters in Council
Bluffs, the Waterloo Creamery COM
pany. The inspector in that city has
reason to believe that there is more
than one firm IN Council Bluffs using
the elnbalming fluid known as form
aldebyde. and is pushing thorough
chemical analysis of samples with the
hope of detecting which ones.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

China is often alluded to as be-
nighted region, hut there is one little
kingdom, the Hermit kingdom OF
Corea. that is entitled to the palm OF
darkness as far as civilization and
modern progress goes. The trouble
with China is that the people will not
adopt systems of the foreigners, while
Corea, it seems, cannot Missionaries
and others have been endeavoring to
instruct the Coreans in the use OF
American tools, hut, with all the labor
involved, they prefer to do the work as
their forefathers did.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02
A Natural Conciusion.

The Philadelphia Record prints an
amusing story OF the late President
William H. Allen OF Girard College and
o lady Of more inquisltivcness than I'm
iclligence. On one occasion business
matter called Mr.. Allen 20 a small town
IN the central part OF Pennsylvania.
While sitting 90 the parlor OF the coun-
try hotel 10 the evening. after transact
ing his business, he was taken IN hand
by the wife OF the proprietor. who
wanted 10 know all about bis private
affairs
Mr. Allen took g all In good part. ana
Tor time was rather amused. Finally
she asked
Have you much 90 "A familyT
"Oh. yes" said he. and Doe smiled as
bis mind reverted 10 his hundreds of
pupils.
How many children she persisted.
"Well" said Mr. Allen. with great
sarnestness. Il have i've hundred. and
an boys"
The good lady was specifies for a
moment Then she arose. and hurryins
10 the door. called softly 10 Der hus-
band.
20. John. come 10 here, We've got
Brigham Young stoDpiu with us~
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

By local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by cOnstitu-
tiOnal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed condition OF the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube When this tube gets in
famed YOU have a rumbling sound or imper
feet hearing, and when il is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the infamma-
ton can be taken out and this tube restored to
its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed
forever; nine cases out OF ten are caused by
catarrh which is nothing but an infiamed
condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

IN the law courts. He was hrst-class
jury orator and at the same time deep
ana sngacious lawyer combination
rarely found united la one person. Nj
Iherous stories are told of the chief jus-
tice when as plain Charles or later as
Sir Charles Russell, he made 1t ex-
trcmely trying with distinguished wit
ncsses in his terrible cross-examina-
tions. or east confusion upon his pro-
fcssional opponents by his biting satire
or his sudden spriuging Of a new point
in law Sir Charles appeared in some
Of the most famous cases at the British
bar. lie defended Mrs. Maybrlck. Ia
her celebrated murder trial In 1889 and
appeared in the Chetwyud turf scandal
case la the same year In 1894 Sir
charles, who had been kuightcd in lS93.
WAS appointed lord chief Justice Of En-
gland In succession TO Lord Colerldge.
IN iSoG Lord Russell visited the Unit
ed States and was royalty entertained
by members OF the American bar.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02
TOLD THE STORY.
fhen the Boys Were Certain that He
Was the Man.


Was the Man.
In the life Of Sir George Grey one OF
EnFland's explorers and statesmen. is
n pleasant story of his meeting with
some boys In the Natural History Mu
scum at South kensngton Lads and
iassles were his delight
There is something in old age" be
said, "that likes to have "A young mind
clinglng 10 e." He took great pleasure
ln lingering ut the museum aud watch
Ing the stream OF visitors One day he
saw balf dozen boys gathered about
M interesting specimen. Presently they
noticed Sir George. aud "a delegate APP
preached with the request
PLEASE sir, can you tell us the name
OF this creIturew
Strangely enough, II was a specimen
which he had sent home from Austria
lia, lie named IT, and then the lad
asked:
where did it come FROM
lie told them that and the next ques
ton came
"Who killed ~"
pucker gathered upon Sir Georges
face. and he hesiiated, arguing with
himself:
III tell them they'll think me an
lmpostor, and perhaps discount the
other information I've given them"
But the boy was waiting, and Sir
George could only shy: FRANKLY, you
know, believe killed It myself"
"IIcrc. you fellow" rang out the lads
merry voice. "Ile says he killed It. Did
you eycr!"
The other boys left the animal to
stare AT what they considered even "A
greater curiosity. They formed half
circle about him "Oh. yes" said Sir
George, ITS quite true. Now, II you'll
listen I'll tell you the whole story, and
then you can decide for yourselves
lie began, and their amused Incerdu-
lity vanished. They listened breath
lessly and when he finished, hats and
caps were or, and they chorused:
"Thank you. slr.'
II was memorable afternoon.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot Ease,
a powder for the feet 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to
corn~ aud buuous. lis the greatest COM
fort discovery of the age. Cures swollen
feet. hli>ters and callous Spots. Allen 5
Foot Ease is certain cure for improving
uaii~. sweating. smarting hot, aching feet.
We have over $1,000 testimonials ltcures
while you Walk All druggists and shoe
stores sell Is. DC. Trial package FREE
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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02
FAMOUS As A eARRlsTER.

Lord Russell OF Halloween, Who Died
Recently,
The most famous and probably the
most popular man in the legal profess
sion in England is Lord RUSSELL OF
Killowen. lord chief justice of England,
who died recently As barrlster,
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

Four times as much can be grown
on an acre of land by the use of wheel
hoes and hand seed drills than when
the land is cultivated by horse power
as both the rows and the plants can he
closer together. Whether the hand
system will pay depends upon the kind
OF crops grown and the location of the
farm to markets.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

Sowing seed in dry weather may re-
suit in but few OF the seeds germinat-
ing. ii the ground is very dry it will
take moisture from the seeds, hut ii
the sol is damp the seeds draw moist
IRE from the soil. The lack OF moisture
is the cause OF seed being slow germi-
mating unless when covered too deep,
which causes the seed to be longer in
pushing through the ground
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

Dairying is business, and some
farmers will succeed where others fail
because they have more energy and in
telligence,. adhering strictly to bust
ness principles. The dairyman who
gives particular attention to the care
of his stock will always be repaid for
his labor with larger yields and greater
motifs.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

From the Missouri district, chiefly
in st. Louis, the government draws
far more revenue from tobacco manu-
iactred than it does from any other
quarter in the country.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

A young girl in Missouri was taken
to an insane asylum the other day suf-
fering from the remarkable delusion
that she is compelled to sit ON red
hot stove and peel potatoes. She has
been working in hotel Kitchen.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

January and October OF the same
year always begin with the same day.
so do April and July, also September
and December. February March and
NoVem Der.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

Handles OF forks and knives are
utilized for the storage OF salt and pep
per under a new patent, each handle
being formed OF tube, which has
spring clips to hold it on the shank,
with an internal reservoir for the salt
and pepper, which is Shaken through
the ends.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

During the year ended May 3 l the
home circulation of the Chicago public
library was l,749,775 volumes, which
the Chicago papers say, exceeds the
record anywhere else in the world.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

In the village OF l}odra Turk ramed
Ismail, aged 20 wears, Is in such good
health that he frequently walks to Bar
tin, six hours distance, to sell eggs, for
he is poultry dealer. He has had "a
wives, the last OF whom he married
only a few days ago. The bride is go
years his junior and the marriage was
celebrated with much solemnity to the
sound OF drums and flies and of volleys
from firemarms. The whole village
was en- fete. The wedding procession
included all the male progeny OF the
patriarch bridegroom consisting OF l4O
sons, grandsons and great-giandsons.
The number OF his female progeny is
not stated.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-11-02

Most Wonderful Medicine Of the Age.
This is an age OF scientific wonders aud Cns-
carets Candy Cathnrtic are among them. the
modern laxative, perfect, uneQuHled. Drug
gists. lOc, 25c 5uc.