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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Wheat Belt Around Wichita

The Kansas wheat belt centers
around Wichita. Within hundred
mile radius of the town fully GO per
cent of the wheat of Kansas was
raised, while in seventeen counties OF
southern and central Kansas SO per
cent Of the yield was reaped. In north
ern Kansas but little wheat is raised.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Transvaal Gets Now stamps First.

Transvaal Gets Now stamps First.
The first stamps to be issued by the
British government bearing the i'm
print of King Edward VII. will be
complete set for use in the Trans
vaal, says a London newspaper. The
government designers are now at work
on the pattern, which is understood
to be a profile of his majesty on a
background of deep carmine. At the
same time the imprint of the King
when Prince of Wales has been used
by one or two of the colonies.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Peter Cooper's way.

The unwilling of the Peter Cooper
tablet in the building that was named
for him in New York not unnaturally
reminds us of the fact that there was
something good in the good old days.
not the least of which was the philan-
thropist who did what he could for
the race without boasting of it, and
who even sought to hide the bulk OF
his gifts from the public eye.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Dublin University Honors American.

Dublin University Honors American.
The honorary degree of doctor OF
laws has been rendered by the Univer.
sity of Dublin to Hannis Taylor OF
Mobile, formerly United States minis
ter to Spain and author of Origin and
Growth of the English Constitution
and of international Public Law,
and he was requested to be present in
the city of Dublin, Ireland, in order
to receive It in person on June q.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Married Each Other OFTEN.

John and Mary Burkett, of Koko-
mo, Ind, began marrying each other
about forty years ago, and have kept
it up at intervals ever since. They
have had three divorces and four we'd
dings, neither having welded another
in the meantime. Kokomo also reports
another couple, Henry and Myrtle
Mohn, who have been married to each
other three times, and are now living
happily.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Sultan Doctors Himself.

The Sultan of Turkey is devoted to
the study of chemistry and has given
. good deal of time to the study of
medicine, a study which he first took
up because of fears that his life was
In danger from poison. He now doc
tors his own ailments so long as they
are not of a serious nature.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Cuts and Bruises Quickly Healed.

Chamberlain Pain Balm applied to
a cut, bruise, burn, scald or like In
jury will instantly allay the pain and
will heal the parts in less time than
any other treatment. Unless the in
jury is very severe it will not leave a
scar Pain Balm also cures rheuma-
tism, ssrains swellings and lameness.
For sale by all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Policeman's Christian Association.

Canon Hobson, the founder of the
Policeman's Christian association, has
arrived at New York. This associa-
ton was founded eighteen years ago
in cellar in Liverpool. It had three
members at the start, but today has
over 100000 throughout Great Britain
and her colonies. He comes over to
visit his sister in Fulton, Oswego coun-
ty, New York.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Waves Checked by Nets.

Baron Benvenuto d'Alessandro, an
Italian, has invented a means OF
checking the force of waves by means
of nets made Of waterproof hemp. One
recently tried with success at Havre
was $50 feet long and fifty feet wide,
with meshes eleven inches apart. Tho
nets will break the waves at sea, and
will also be bulwark for hydraulic
works against heavy surf.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Travelling with OK Teams.

Travelling with OK Teams.
A novel vacation trip is being taken
by Banker Jenkins and party of
eleven friends, from Carrolton, Kas.
They are travelling across the state OF
Colorado in an old-style prairie wagon
behind relays of oxen spans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Money Returned to Subs cribers

money Returned 60 SuDsCFIpers'
A great many persons were much
put out by President McKinley's in
ability to keep his New England en-
gagements. In Worcester, Mass, for
instance, 300 tickets at $40 each had
been sold for the banquet projected
in his honor, and the money was re-
turned to subscribers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
4 Harmless Powder.

Oatmeal mixed with water makes
most soothing face wash, as we'll a.
softening and whitening the skin. II
should, however, be sparingly used BY
those with large pores. which it Is apt
10 clog. Fine oatmeal, or oatmea1
-four, forms very good face powosr'
end is, of course, absolutely free from
the harmful ingredients Of many a.
ponsivo powders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13

Studying Our Commercial Methods.
Loo Chin An, high Chinese official
and commissioner of commerce, ar
rived in San Francisco recently, sent
by his government to examine tho
commercial methods and history OF
this country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Br,t.,ns D.xener.t,nr Physically.

According to Arnold White, an Eng
lish critic, the inhabitants of the Brit
ish Isles are degenerating physically.
He bases his conclusions on the re-
suits OF recruiting for the Boer war.
In the Manchester district alone 5000
out of 1900 men who offered them
selves for military service were GER
titled unfit to endure soldiers life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Real Coral the Cheaper.

A store in New York which makes
a specially of fancy articles for wom-
ans wear recently displayed in win
dow two chains of coral beads One
was of round, smoothly polished beads
and bore the legend, Limitation coral,
IS cents" The other, of ragged, I'M
cut coral, was marked, Real coral, rs
cents"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
DAmage-Suit Lawyers Wealth.

DAmRge-Suit Lawyers Wealth.
A lawyer named Patterson died a
few days ago in Brooklyn, leaving
about 100000, nearly all made by
conducting damage suits in cases of
accidents and personal injuries, the
defendants being chiefly street rail-
road and similar corporations.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13

Hired Twelve Extra Firemen.
Three passengers who left New
York on the steamship st. Paul re-
Gently paid for twelve extra ffremen in
order to keep dinner engagement in
London the next Wednesday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
The Worlds Wonder
Indian Pile Curel

Sure cure for piles. Others have
been cured, why not your have had
remarkable success in efecting pile
cures. guarantee from to boxes
to cure any case Of piles. Read the
following testimonial:
Ihsve had piles for fifteen years
have used all kinds of salves and had
two surgical operations performed
without any permanent relief. L have
been entirely cured by using Burnett's
Pile Salve. L. Il. GENEVA,
Meat Merchant, Oskaloosa, Iowa, April
8, 1896
Only so cents box, or upon receipt
of Sc cents will forward box to any
part of the United States. For further
information see me.
PROF. r. l.. BURNETT,
400 South Jackson Street,
Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Showcase Manufacture.

Among other lines of manufacture in
which Baltimore leads the world IS
that of making showcases, AID not
only does Baltimore's output exceed
that of any other city on the globe.
but it was alss one of the first to
construct this useful article.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
* !. mberlain's Cough Remedy Great

ch.mberlain's Cough Remedy Great
Favorite.
The soothing and healing properties
of this Remedy, its pleasant taste and
nrompt and permanent cures have
made it great favorite with people
everywhere. 1t is especially priced
nv mothers of small children for colds,
eroup and whooping cough, as 1t al
vays affords quick relief, and as it con-
tsins no opium or other harmful drug,
Il may be given as confidently TO a
baby as to an adult For sale by all
druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Barley Production.

OF the 1850, 100000 bushels of bar.
ley produced by the civilized coun-
tries of the world Russia produces BY
far the largest amount. Next in or
dor comes Austria, which is followed
by Germany, the United States, Eng
land and Spain.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13

University Extension for IT. Helena.
St. Helena is to have university
extension. The Cape University is go
ing to send examiners to the island
for the young Boer prisoners who are
studying to enter the university.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Money and Sweetheart Gone.

For five years Miss Bertha Hoyt and
Ernest Bixby of Bridgeport, Conn.,,
were engaged to be married. Ernest
gave his sweetheart a part Of his week.
ly earnings to save for him. Two
months ago burglars broke into the
Hoyt residence and stole the money.
Now the sweetheart has eloped with
another man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Farmer. :. Motormen.

Nearly all the motormen employed
on the new trolley lines in Buffalo are
young Canadian farmers. The rail-
way officials say they are the most sat-
isfactory Of all their employees.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Poems BY King James I.


An interesting literary discovery is
reported from Oxford, where a num-
Der of hitherto unknown poems by
King James I. have been found in
the Bodleian library. They are stated
to be undoubtedly genuine and bear
the royal autograph. -...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
The Oldest Lifeboat.

South Shields, England, is said to
possess the Oldest lifeboat In existence.
Il has been In use since 1880, and by
means of it 1.02S persons have been
rescued.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
CHEAP ROUND TRIP HOMESEEK
ERS' RATES-VlA NORTHERN
1ACIHTr DIV

On the first and third Tuesdays of
each month, up to and including Sep
TENDER, the Northern Pacific Railway
Co. will sell, to points on it's line west
of Little falls, MINI. round trip tickets
at the rate of one fare plus $500. For
full particulars, address G. D. Rogers,
D. P. A, N. P. R., 500 Locust St. Des
Moines. Ia. Chas. S. Fee, G. P. g. T..
A., st. Paul, MINI. Sis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
Debts o, -Four Great Cities,

New York City's debt il now $685.
042,000. The debt Of Chicago is $685.
0oo, 900, of Philadelphia $40, 900, 900, and
Of Boston $56,000,000. Tho Oldest cit
les have the largest debts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13
EVERYBODY

KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAUN+
DRY is the best in the city. Try them
and be decided.
Name Office 211-215 NINTH St
Brane Office 5O4 MULBERRY st.
PHONE $40.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MEN AND
women TO travel and advertise for old estab
lished house of solid financial standing. Sal
cry $3.50 a yesr and expenses, al payable in
cash. No canvassing required. Give refer
ences and enclose selfaddressed stamped en-
velope. Address Manager, 365 Carton Bldg
Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-09-13

private designs, plenty of pretty
patterns to select from, half a
dollar a yard. Cheaper carpets?
Yes, from IS cents up.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14
THE CAPTURE OF PEKIN.
Spectacular innovation Introduced
in Buffalo BiIps wild West.

It has not been so very long since Buff
falo Bill and his Wild West aggregation
were in this city. At that time, it will
be remembered, a spectacular production
of the battle of San Juan was given. 1t
was an im9osing sight and pronounced
one of the most elaborate affairs that has
been seen in the open air. This year
Messrs. Cody and Salisbury announce that
they have succeeded in placing a success
sor to that famous Santiago scene. which
Is acknowledged to be one OF the must
elaborate war dioramas that any amuse-
ment purvcyors have ever attempted.
II is called the Battle of Tientsn, or
the capture of Pekin- In this production
the allied Powers of the United States,
England, Germany. France, and Russia
are seen to assemble in grand review pre-
vious to the battle. The allied armies
advanced to the conflict at Tientsin in
the same friendly spirit of rivalry begot-
ten by the mimic warfare OF this charac-
ter first inaugurated by Col. w. r. Cody
Buffalo Bid. under whose direction the
entire entertainment is supervised.
Having in this remarkable manner an
ticipated history Din connection with the
great realistic reproduction Of the his
torical past OF America), it seems fitting
that the most stirring events of that
unique campaign of the allied forces
should now take its place q leading
feature of this years educational exhi-
bitten, and that a powerful. realistic, and
stirring representation of the battle of
Tientsin be presented to the public in
order to round out this great historical
record of the last centurys remarkable
achievements II Is more than appropri-
ate that this should be the grateful task
OF this organization since it Is the only
one which includes in itself the personnel
of the various armies OF the allied forces
and is thus enabled to present accurately
the uniformed and equipped soldiery vet
eran members of the various armies en-
gagged in that campaign, in all the gilt
tering pomp and circumstance of an
army with slnners."
This elaborate production win be in
cluded in the performances to be given
here on April "a and ..
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14
Branch Offices

". ]. O'DoNNEII4 s2d and VI Streets.
". b. TALIAFERRO, Connecticut Ave. and
Street
T. ". CRISWEII4. eth and T Streets
+. J. MACDONALD. IL and 18th Streets V. z.
J. C. HALEY, Sol East Capitol Street
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14
THE RINGING CIRCUS.
The Big Aggregation VIII Soon Visit
the Capital City.

Ringing Brothers circus will exhibit in
Washington on Monday and Tuesday.
May and :. This will be pleasing news
to all who enjoy a high-class circus per
formance. for there Is no question in re-
gard to the merit of this great show
Ringing Brothers circus has faculty of
winning public appreciation. There is
something about il that appeals to the
public as no other circus does. 1t Is not
only an immense concern. Merit has not
been sacrificed to expansion. 1t is a show
Of novelties and up-to-date IDEAS, and
those who have seen 1t this season declare
that II is the largest anu most representa-
tive circus now before the American
public.
At the time of its last visit TO Washing
ton. three years ago. the Ringing show
was comparatively unknown in this sec
ton of the United States. and nothing
more than an ordinarily good arenic per-
Torrance was looked for. In this the
Was Iington public was aereeably disap-
pointed. The show created something of
sensation. 1t was big, novel, and unusual
~ attractive, while the paraphernalia sur
passed In elegance anything ever before
presented in this city by a circns. The
performance was unique in every way, the
hlpDodrome features were thrilling the
menagerie was large and carefully select
"a. and the trained animal features, espe-
s.ally the elephants, were In class quite
by themselves
The announcement is made that the
show Is larger than ever this season, and
that the high character OF the perform
ance has been maintained. but on more
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14
Chase's-pngennt of All Nations.

keiths brilliant spectacular production.
THE Pageant of All Nations" will occupy
Chase's Theatre for the space of two
weeks beginning the Monday after next.
1t ran all winter at Keith's Boston The
atre, where ii established what are
claimed to be unprecedented records in
the way Of attendance, and is now being
presented at Heiths New York house.
According to the press agent there are
forty danseuses, coryphees, and chorus
girls employed in the presentation. The
spectacle is arranged in three sections
which are given with other vaudeville
sets sandwiched between them.
Another star feature of the bill viii be
the Stralosch Opera Company in grand
opera condensed. Other vaudeville acts
VIII make the programme noteworthy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14

who possesses mind and will of her own
and finds herself involved in continual
trouble because of her ingrained contempt
for conyentionaiity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14

elaborate scale One of the trained ele-
plant acts introduces twenty of these an
finals in one ring at the same time. and
under the direction of one man Sixty-one
horses performing at one time Is also one
of the seasons sensational trained AMI
NAL novelties. The Ringing show is now
playing a phenomenally successful en-,
gagement at the Coliseum. in chicago, ana
the Washington season follows me eh-
gagement in the Western metropolis
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14
The NntionaI-The Bostonians.

Comic opera by that popular organlza-
ton. 'rrhe Bostonians,' is announced as
the Offering at the National Theatre for
next week The reputation of this COM
pany precludes extended mention, as the
atregoers have enjoyed its standard rep
reservations of light opera for more than
a decade. Other opera companies come
and go, lyric stars are made and unmade,
but The Bostonians' pursue the even
tenor of their way undisturbed, present
ing from year to year a competent and
carefully bala need list of singers who
maintain a standard of unusual excel
lence.
The arrangement of the repertoire win
no doubt please all classes of music
lovers. 1t includes Victor Herberts The
Serenade~ for Monday. Tuesday. and
Wednesday nights, and Saturday matinee,
Robin Hood at the Wednesday matinee
and Saturday night. and Victor Herberts
latest opera, THE Viceroy,'' for Thurs
day and Friday nights.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14
The Academy-"Human Hearts,

The production of Human Hearts,
the attraction at the Academy next week,
is one in which the false and true charac-
tiers of everyday life are vividly depicted
1t possesses a cleverly conceived plot and
appeals to the tender side of human ma
ture. Love, hate, sympathy, passion. and
vengeance are all exemplified in the I'M
folding of the story in such a natural
matter of fact way as TO keep up interest
from the rise until the final fall of the
curtain In its comedy lines one is made
10 laugh despite himself so natural and
true TO life do the Imaginable events come
in. A gentleman" tramp and worldly
wise bootblack cause no end of fun and
finally both busy chaps land in Jail.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14
NEXT WEEKS ATTRACTIONS.
The CoIumbia-Tim Murphy

Tim Murphy's impersonation of Govern
or GRANGE, in The Carpetbagger." is said
to be the finest work that he has ever
done, and ranks well with the work of
some of the most famous comedians of the
day. The character is one that requires
skillful treatment at the hands of the
player. since it develops completely and
logically during the course Of the play.
GRANGE, i'm the last scene, is far differ
ent person from the GRANGE of the first
act, and that Mr. Murphy brings this out
forcibly should prove him to be an actor,
not only of theatrical accomplishments,
but of sound mental qualities as we'll
Mr.. Murphy will present The carpet
Dagger with many of the original cast
at the Columbia next week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-14
Bon
Ami

Is unexcelled for keeping
bathtubs clean and bright.
Whether marble, porcelain OF
tin, perfect results are OBJ.
tanned with little trouble.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-03
DISTRESS IN SHANSI.
French Soldiers and Native
Christians on the Warpath.
TROOPSWAITINC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
"hen the Amount Has Been Fixed,
Withdrawal Will Begin.-Ger-
mans Caught In n Trap
Near Ku-kwan Pass.

fEklNG, April 30.-Li Hung Chang
mas received dispatch from the gov
erhor OF the province of Shansi asserting
lhat 3OO French soldiers, accompanied by
z,ouo armed native Christians, are with
III the borders of Shansi and have caused
great distress and trouble wherever they
have passed.
The British have enlisted n number of
Chinese at Tientsin for the Wei-hai-wei
regiment.
Liu Kun VI the Nankin viceroy, has
memorlallZed the throne for permission to
lnaugurate subscription fund in order
to assist the government in paying the
Chinese soldiers.
Numerous reports have been in circula-
ton to the effect that the dclailing of
the train between Lo-fa and Yang-tsun
was not the result of an accident. but the
work of the Chinese. These, however,
are entirely without foundation, as a
thorough investigation proves that the
wreck was due to defective culvert.
The generals Of the powers held a con
ference yesterday morning to consider the
question of the withdrawal of the troops
and decided to address note to the min
listers informing them that when the
ministers are able to announce the lump
sum demanded as indemnity and the
Chinese have agreed to the principle Of
payment arrangements will be possible
for withdrawal
The other matters discussed were the
handing over Of the administration of
Picking to native officials and the plan
for the command of the legation guards
as to whether this command should be
ccntered in one oilictr or each detach-
mcnt should be independent
Regarding the government of Picking it
was decided to allow the Chinese grad
ually to assume more control until the
civil government was entirely in their
hands, the military only exercising
passive supervision.
The Germans were virtually caught in
a trap near the Ku-kwan pass. y de-
tachmcnt of 50 had 40 casualties, while
the Chinese losses are said to have been
nominal.
The German expedition is returning
| leaving the country greatly disatfected
/ owing to the hardships inflicted upon the
population. Altogether the expedition
appears tn haveNproduced very bad eff
| feet.
The current Chinese gossip is that the
! Germans were driven back with heavy
losses, and this is implicitly believed by
the bulk of the people.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1901-05-03
ELEPHANT KILLS KEEPER.
Big Charley Puts To Death His
Fourth and Last Man.

PERU. Ind, April 26.-IIenry Huff
man. well known animal trainer with
the Wallace shows, met horrible death
here, being killed by Big Charley, a
monster elephant, while the animal was
bathing in the river. Big Charley
wound his trunk about Keeper Huffman
and hurled him far into the stream.
The man was uninjured, and when he re-
turned he said; why, Charley, l did
not think that of you! Aren't you
ashamed of yourself?" The next instant
Huffman was grabbed by the big ele-
plant and thrown to the bottom of the
river and held there by the fore feet of
the animal. Then, with great roar, the
elephant ran away. Several showmen
shot at him, with no effect. He broke
down fences and roamed about in a big
field keeping everybody at a distance.
Apples loaded with strychnine were
thrown near him, and he ate one An
hour later he laid down and was in ter
rible agony. A rifle shot settled him.
Big Charley weighed more than three
tons and was valued at $4,000 and in
his lifetime had killed four men. Keeper
Huffman at different times was animal
trainer in Paramount park, Philadelphia,
and Central park, New York city. His
home was in Columbus, 0.