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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

Des Moincs, Feb. 14.--A defect has
been discovered in the law enacted
Ivy the last general assembly whereby
the rate of interest on permanent
school fund loans was reduced from
6 per cent to 5 per cent, and the rate
charged by the state to the counties
was lowered from per cent to AZ
per cent. The interest rate on money
that part of permanent school lands
eschcating to the state was not low
cred. by an oversight, doubtless,
the law makes no change in the pro.
vision regarding this. The question
now is, whether the auditor of state
is required to exact ~. per cent on
that part of the permcnt school lands
or whether he must charge 5 per cent
to the counties, as he would have
done prior to the new law. Attor4
ney General Mullan has been asked
for an opinion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
CUMMlNs IS a CANDIDATE.
rnters fro RacG for the Nomination fC

, = liVt q I. Il. -
Enters tho Race for the NOMINATION iof
St Governor.
Des Moines, Feb. ia. 2. Gum .,[l
Minis has announced his candidacy
for the republican nomination for
Governor. He authorizes the publ
cation of the following statement:
"My friends have urged me SO
strongly to become q canuldate 1oT
governor that I feel compelled TO
accept their views rather than my
own. l have, therefore, consented 10
allow nv name to be used. l desire
It to be definitely understood, how
ever. that / am not, and will not be
q candidate for United States sena-
tor to succeed either Senator DOLL
YER or Senator Allison
Mr.. Cummins' announcement fol-
lowed close upon the heels OF q pro
tracted conference of his friends at
which it was the unanimous wish
of those present that he be can
didate. Mr.. Cunmins attended the
conference and stated at the outset
that he would not be candidate
unless it was impossible to induce
someone else to make the race. "A
thorough canvass of the situation,
in which the other possible candi-
dates or some one authorized to
speak for them participated, was
made, with the result that no one
would allow his name to be used,
and The solution of the difficulty
was again brought back to Mr.. Cum,
MINIS. After each speaker had urged
Mr.. Cummins to become candidate
he consented.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
WORK TO BEGIN SOON.
Army Post at fort Des Moines to BE
Realization This Year.

Army Post at fort Des Moines TO be
Realization This Year.
Des Moines, Feb. 13.-Congressman
Hull, in an interview at Washington,
stated that work on the army post
in Des Moines would begin not later
than July, that is, the work
of construction, while the engineers
are expected here next week. The
sum of 100000 is already available
from the contingent fund, and Con-
gresham Hull will in all probability
ask the present congress to appro-
pirate $25O,O0O more for immediate
use in construction, SO that the sum
of $45O,O0O would be available before
tie meeting of the next congress.
The post in all, for construction
alone, will cost in the neighborhood
of $2,O00OOO.
The bill provides for the immedi-
ate erection of quarters for one
squadron of cavalry, and as soon
as this is completed, for quarters
for two more squadrons, making in
all q regiment of cavalry. This will
make Fort Dcs Moines one of the
most important and perhaps the fin
est military post in the United States
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
THE NEWS I'm IOWA
PRESIDENT GIVES CUBA WANING.
4 Y i na hs J
Delegates Must Announce Future Kcla-
lions With this Country.

Delegates Must Announce Future hca'
tions Will, this Country.
Chicago, Feb. 14.--A special TO the
Times-herald from Washington says:
President Mckinley has sent to Ha-
vana what virtually amounts to an
ultimatum to the Cuban constltu-
tional convention. In carefully chos-
en- language the president intimated
to the Cubans that unless they form
ulated satisfactory relations between
Cuba and the United States it would
be impossible for him to send the
constitution to the American con-
gress with his approval.
The presidents telegram was sent
to Governor Wood, and it is under
stood here that the intention OF the
constitutional convention to refer the
matter of the relations between the
United States and the island to a
special commission, which is report
ed in today's dispa tches from Ha-
vana, is a direct result of the warm
ing from Washington.
President McKinley's communica-
ton to General Wood was so drawn
as to avoid hurting the tender sensi-
bilities OF the Cubans. 1t contained
no appearance of dicta ton or threat.
TO the contrary, in the kindliest pos
sible way, it pointed out the over
whelming Importance of close rela-
tons between the two governments,
the friendly feeling toward Cuba
which exists everywhere in the United
States and the responsibility which
circumstances have thrust upon this
country in connection with the flu
ture of the island republic.
The president urged the Cnbans to
take note of these facts and to COM
ply with the wish of their friends
in the United States and frame an
expression of their views of the re-
lations which should exist between
the two countries. The sting OF the
communication was found in it's tail
in the intimation that if the Cubans
wish to secure independence of the
island government they will have to
accept the fathcrly advice OF the
United States
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
Letters for Historical Department

Dcs Moines, Feb. 14.--Dispatches
from Washington say the senate has
passed q joint resolution authorizing
the removal of certain letters from
the department of the interior offices
to the historical department of Iowa.
These letters are sixty-six in mum
Der and were written by the three
territorial governors. These COVER
nors were also ex-officio commission.
ers of Indian affairs. The larger
part of the letters were written by
Governor Robert Lucas, the others
being by Governor John Chambers
and Governor James Clarke. Cur
ator Charles Aldrich has been en-.
deavoring for some time to secure
this acquisition to this department
which will be one of the greatest
historical value.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
British Troops Captured.

Cape Town, Feb. 13.--Twenty-sev
Australians, Cape police and dragons
were captured by Kruitzinger's COM
mando eight miles from Ballaspruit
February 6, after fight in which
three British and five Beers were
killed. The British were afterwards
released. Two hundred Beers are
1aiding the Prince Albert district.
looting stores and destroying or
chards and gardens. Several were
killed and wounded. Seven British
Ieomanry while skirmishing were
captured by commando near vry-
burg, which was forced to retire.
Pet De Wet has arrived in Cape
Town to engage the Afrikandcrs in
the peace movement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

The secretary of agriculture, Mr..
Wilson, is at times pleasantly satirical.
A reporter for sensational news
paper reeently called upon him to ask
II anything Of moment was happening
In his department. The secretary re-
piled by recitiag a long list of i'm
portant Investigations, the results of
which were Of the greatest value to the
world. But" added the secretary,
you do not want anything Of that
kind; you would not telegraph such
reports over the country" The re-
porter, not seeing the humor Of the
secretary, complacently nodded: mo.
90: that's So"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
NEWS in GENERAL
DEIyEr GOES SOUTH.

" FL . q
Hopes of British Now Conferred In cap
turing the Boer General
Pretoria. Feb. 13.--General De wet
crossed the Orange river north OF
NorvaIspont Sunday night, going IN
the direction of Phillipstown. The
British are following.
The British force directed against
Christian De Vets command includes
seven columns, under Knox, Hamll-
ton, Maxwell, White, Pitcher and
Crewe. They hope to force De WEI
upon the British corps concentrated
on Orange river. The Beers, under
cover of detached commando,
swung westward, capturing pom
pom from Major Crewe by crossing
midway between Springfontein and
Edenburg. and cvaded the British
concentration. De Wet is now in the
Philippolis district and this probaply
accounts for the northwesterly move
ment of the Beers in Cape Colony:
The latest proclamation issued by
De Wet and Steyn closed thus: Il
shall now enter Cape Colony to give
the farmers there taste OF what we
have ourselves suffered through this
war;"
A very curious sentiment is pre-
yalent in London relative to the con-
dition of affairs in South Africa. 1t
is one of supreme hopefulness. There
has never been any such buoyancy OF
sentiment since Lord Roberts took
Pretoria. There is absolutely no
doubt that news has reached here
from German sources showing that
the Beers are pretty well at their
last stand. This vein is also taken on
the stock exchange.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
EDWARD OPENS PARLIAMENT.
Regal Scene Takes place on the Streets
of London.

Regal Scene Takes place On the Streets
of London.
London, Feb. 15.--The first parlia-
mcnt of the reign OF King Edward
VII was opened yesterday afternoon
by the king in person. His majesty
was accompanied by Queen AlcNan-
dra. the Duke Of York and Cornwall
and the Duke of Connaught, and
many others of the royal family.
The last state ceremony of the
Kind occurred in 1891, when Queen
Victoria opened parliament accom-
panied by the prince consort, and
since the death of the latter nothing
equal to the pomp has been wit
messed in London in connection with
the opening of the legislature. Not
since the wedding of the then Prince
OF Wales and Princess Alexandra has
the gorgeous state coach used yes
teltIay been seen in the streets of the
capital.
In this coach the king and queen
and Princess Victoria rode from
buckingham palace to the palace of
Westminster, the queen bowling on
all sides to the immense throngs.
At the palace the great officers of
state and the others who were to
take part in the ceremony had assem-
bled in order to receive their maies-
ties. Upon the king and queen ali ht-
ing from the state carriage the pro-
cession was quickly formed and pro-
ceeded to the robing room. Later
the king assembled the throne in the
house of lords, the members of the
commons were received and the king
then read his speech.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

The list Of occupations FOR women
iengthens. There are "shoe breakers
III England. For a stated price wom-
an will undertake to wear new shoes
for one Of her customers from two to
four days. When times are good she
has several pairs Of shoes in charge at
The same time. Nothing Is said Of the
effect upon the professionals DISPOSE
ton, although it is easy to see that
what she may lose in equanimity is
sure to be Offset by the improved tenn
per OF the customer,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

A design for the memorial which the
eenantry and friends of the Earl Of
Airlie, who was killed at the battle Of
Diamond hill, near Pretoria, last Juno,
decided to erect to his memory has now
been accepted and site selected. The
memorial, which closely. follows the
character Of the tower at Airlie castle,
the ancestral home Of the Ogilyys in
Forfarshire, is a modification OF the old
Scottish peel tower, and will be erect
ed on Tullo hill (1.23o feet above sea
lsvsD, near the family seat at Cor
tachy. The base of the tower will BE-
worked ont in rock-faced ashlar, re.
lieved with dressed panels with carved
representations Of the family arms and
badges Of the different regiments in
which the late earl served, ,5 .--..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
MORE fILIPINOS SURRENDER
Col. Simon Tecson With His Band O.
Guerillas Walks Into CamD.

Guerillns Walks Into Camp.
Washington, Feb, 1.-THE follow
ing cablegram today was received at
the war department from General
Macarthur at Manila: -
Col. Simon Tecson, seven officers,
seyenty-one soldiers, fifty-nine guns,
1000 rounds of ammunition surrender.
ed Internationally, February II from
San Miguel de Mayumo, Luzon. This
breaks up group instructors here.
tofore operating in mountains east OF
Balacan; removes from northern Lu.
zon last formidable organized force
excepting in first district. Rigid en-.
forcement proclamation December
20. Spontaneous action of people
throughout federal party in behalf
Of peace, self-protection, areY pro.
ducing most satisfactory results; en-.
courage hope of entire suspension OF
hostilities at an early date.
(signed.) "MacArthur.'' /.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

Sir Alfred Miner Suggests Beers May
Come to CapetOWn. at.t.

Come TO CapetOWn.
Cape Town, Feb. 12.-Sir Alfred
Miner reviewed 1000 men of the new
volunteer force and made spirited
address to the officers. He expressed
his qualification ut the loyal response
the colony had made to the call, EN-.
phasized the great value of mounted
men and complimented the officers
and all concerned upon the excellent
work already done in stemming the
Boer invasion. s55
ut has been said that the enemy
would never come to Cape Town, but
anyone who, in the face. of events of
the last few months, will say thing
is impossible because it seems inn
probable is too silly to be argued
with. l anu aware that + risk being
called an alarmist, but it is better to
he called an alarmist than to run any
risk. o.. ,l-.---t =, t (,
"There was a time when it was re-
sarded as impossible for the Beers to
penetrate the extreme west and
south of Cape Colony, but they have
reached one and are within a few
miles of the other. Therefore it is
necessary to, take every precaution.
Most men prefer to be called alarm
lists and to safeguard their property.
That is better than to be called fine
Plucky fellow and to lose your prop
crtV' -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
Half Rates to st. Paul and M1nncaDolis
February Is and 10. lO1

The Minneapolis & St. Louis r. r.
will sell excursion tickets to the
Twin Cities and return February IL
and 10, good for return to February
IS. at single fare, for the big annual
convention of the Creamery Butter
makers National Association. Come
and see the exhibits from all parts
of the country. The legislature will
be in session and good opportunity
will be given to see the working of
our lawmakers. Also an excellent
time to inspect the stock yards and
packing house industry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
Anti-Eidnapping Bill Pissed.

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 15.-Thc state
senate passed by unanimous vote
the kidnapping bill. 1t provides for
three degrees of punishment for the
crime OF kidnaping-dcath penalty or
life imprisonment, at the discretion
of the court, when ransom is demand
ed and the victim is threatened with
death or injury; a maximum sentence
OF twenty yAlrs when ransom alone
is demanded, and from three to seven
years for plain kidnapping. House
members are in favor of the bill and
T. will be pushed to an early passage
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
Kansas has a law forbidding the

Kansas has a law forbidding the
marriage Of FIRST cousins. Mr.. and
Mrs. William H. Beck are now under
going a Jail sentence for its violation,
having been arrested on the complaint
OF Mrs. Beck's brother. said to have
been inspired by his desire for ven
seance. After their release from prison
they will cross over to Nebraska and
be legally married, and on their return
to Kansas they cannot be Interferee
with.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

A medical journal, commenting upon
the treatment Of George Washington In
his final illness, remarks that "the
slmshouse patient today has more ra-
aional treatment than the ex-president
Of the omitted States had in 1899"
This is doubly interesting; not only
aces 1t emphasize our obligation to a
century OF scientific study, but it sug-
xests that hundred years hence peo-
pie may condemn, as crude and un-
scientific the present methods, which
seem to US so wonderful.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
Emperor William is evidently highly

Emperor William is evidently highly
pleased with his new imperial chan
csllor, for his majesty went In person
70 Graf Bulow's house and CONFER, d
upon him the high order Of the Black
Eagle; and. too, just before Christmas
day, which seems rather to hint that
the honor Ia an exceptionally great one
and designed to give pleasure to the
recipient at the time Of universal re-
tOiciIe,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

In one OF his earliest cases Daniel
O'Connell. the famous Irish liberator.
made report which attracted cons.d-
cradle attention to him. He was cross
examining an awkward witness, who
declared that he had drunk nothing but
his share Of pint Of whisky. ION
your oath, now" Numbered the young
counsel, was not your share all but
the DeWter?" '.-.-L. .E...-. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

During the recent restoration OF St,
Martins church at Vovey, Switzerland,
primitive ediace was discovered a
few feet below the floor OF the building
says the New York Post. In shane It
somewhat resembles a church, but the
style Of architecture is quite foreirn to
europe and bears traces of oriental
source. The walls and foundations Of
the relic ace in a remarkable state of
preservation, and the structure is be-
iieved by expexts to be one of the ear
Nest buildings In which stone IVES en-.
ployed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

The British postal department COM
mission, which has been inquiring into
the subject Of wireless telegraphy for
several months, will shortly report in
favor Of the earliest possible adoption
Of the Marconi system. The commits
sion is also arranging for the pur-
thase OF Marconi patents and is nego-
.iating with France and Germany rel
alive to their attitudes toward the
Marconi Inventions.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

Recently the medical faculty OF the
University Of Heidelberg has made an
interesting report on the effect OF the
tncandescent light, whether gas or
electric, upon the eyes. After mature
elaboration they have decided that
the incandescent light is not harmful
and they specially recommend electric
,ty for lighting halls and places OF on
lertainment -... .-,,. ,....u... .,, e-. .,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
Sudden Death Of Col. Albert Shaw

Washington, Feb. 12.-Congressman
Albert D. Shaw. former commander
in-chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public. author, soldier and statesman,
was found dead, lying face down
ward, in his room at the Riggs house
Sunday. ~ W.
He met death alone, and the end
must have been peaceful. Physicians
attribute it to apoplexy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
FitZllugh Leo Named.

Washington, Feb. 12.-The presi.
dent today sent to the senate the
nominations of James II. Wilson of
Delaware and Fitzhugh Lee of Vir-
ginia, now brigadier general of yolup-
teers, to be brigadier general in the
regular urmy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
Iowa State Bystandet'.
~ BYsTANDEa PUN. co.
pEs MONIES,

There "a q special class OF farm Ia
borers in Sweden who are given 30
many acres OF land for their own use
In consideration of SO many days Ia
Dor during the year for the owner OF
che farm. They are a sort Of fixture
to an estate. and their like exists In no
other country. .s, {
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
The Manila Express R,bhcrv

Sioux City, Feb. 15.--Gcncral Super
intcndept Averill, of the United
States Express company, has issued
statement placing the amount of
money stolen in the recent Manila
robbery; at less than $4,000. Payment
mas been stopped on oil the drafts
taken.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
Safe Blower Killed

Creston, Feb. 13.-"Montana Tom"
Il professional and noted safeblowcr,
who made the railroad yards his
home, and was known by every officer
along the line of the c., 3. & O., was
killed in the Burlington yards here.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
Freeman Sent Up for Life.

Estherville, Feb. l2.-John A. Free
man, the man who confessed to hay
ing killed his wife and then set fire to
her and the house in this city last
December. was sentenced to life i'm.
prison1nent at Anamosa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
BOer Losses Heavy.

Durham, Natal, Feb. 14.-Thc Boer
losses, when they were attacked by
General French, at Ermelo, last week
are said to have been 400 killed and
200 made prisoners.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15
. Literally Torn to Pieces

Fairfield, Feb. 13.-Isracl Trout,
postmaster'a at Libertyville, was kill
ed by being drawn into a feed mill,
1t was gasoline power mill and his
clothes were caught by fly wheel.
He was literally torn to pieces.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-15

The state board of control has
been notified that on motion of the
defendants attorney, John w. Stone
had been discharged in the district
court at Mt. Pleasant as feeble-mind-
ed and irresponsible in the case of
alleged embezzlcmcnt of $50 worth
of state hospital goods last summer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-08-18
THREE SHIPS GOING.
United States Will Be We'll Repre-
 sented at Seat of Trouble.

Washington, Aug. 17-There was an entire absence of news at the State Department today concerning the Co., lombian- Venezuela troubles.
 The Navy Department which is di- recting all it's energies to hurrying ships to the scene of the disturbance in order to enforce our treaty guaran- tees, expects to have three ships on the way within twenty-four hours.
 The Machias. which has been detain- ed at Hampton Roads by the threaten ing weather south of Cape Hatteras, vii be able to start on her journey to- day, assurances having been given by the Weather Bureau that all dangers from the Gulf storm along the South ern Atlantic has now passed.
 This information was telegraphed to the commander of the Norfolk Navy Yard
 Word was received at the Navy De- partment today that the battleship Iowa had arrived at San Francisco and she was instructed by telegraph to pro- ceed as soon as possible to Panama on the West coast. It is probable she will have to take some coal aboard. but the Department believes she will be able to sail on her 3.400 miles journey by tomorrow.
 The Department is somewhat puzzled at the delay of the Ranger in starting. Ii was supposed she would sail at short notice. as her commander had warning to prepare her for sea. but nothing has been heard from him since the orders were sent him yesterday morning.