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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
GUNBoAT SENT TO COLON.
War Department Deems 1t Seedful That
War Vessel Should Be There.

Washington, Aug. 9.--An order has
been issued by the acting secretary Of
the navy for the gunboat Mach1as,
now at the Boston navy yard, to pro
ceed without delay to Hampton Roads
and there to prepare for departure to
Colon, near the eastern terminus of
the Panama railway.
At the navy department it is eN-
planned that this movement has been
ordered with a view of having the
Machias take observations in the Vi
entity OF the isthmus. In announc-
ing the action of the department it
was officially stated that sit is deemed
needful that United States war YES
sci be in that vicinity at this time
The order to the Machias followed a
conference held at the navy depart
ment between Acting Secretary of
State Adee and Acting Secretary OF
the navy Hackett. Mr.. Adee had a
dispatch from Consul Gudger stating
that the revolutionists had held up a
train for an hour at Marachit. on the
line of the railway across the 18TH
mus, and only about fifteen miles
from Panama City. While this was
not regarded as threatening an inter-
ruption Of traffic or giving any ground
loi Ioil ny tIlC - lilLCu
yet it was deemed advisable by the
officials that one of our ships should
be in the neiGhborhood in order that
suita Die observations could be maze
and steps taken to meet any serious
emergency that might arise. For the
present officials do not believe there
will be any need of landing marines.
The commander of The Machias. Lieu
tenant Commander Mason Sergeant,
is regarded as an officer of tact and
ability, and, besides this. he has had
recent experience in West Indian
waters, having been in command of
the Scorpion when she made her re-
cent trip to La Guayra to keep watch
on American interests in Venezuela.
The Machias is gunboat of LIT
tons displacement, with twin screws
and good steam capacity. She has
eight four-inch guns in her main bat
terry, six rapid fires and one auto
matte gun. Her run to the isthmus
depends somewhat on the length OF
her stay at Hampton Roads, but it is
believed she will be ready to proceed
with little or no delay, in which case
the trip will take about ten days or
two weeks ..e5.r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
THEE WAS DESPERATE.
Conductor Receivers u Stolen Watch, HUT
the Crook Jumped From the Train.

the Crook Jumped From the Train
Des Moines, Aug. 9.--Conduetor Cav
apaueh Of the Great Western passen-
ger south, came near catching the
thiei who got Geo. w. SLOPES watch
show day The man was OH the train
when Cayanaugh asked for his fare
at Churchville The man had paid
cash before that time, but being out
of money, wanted the conductor to
take in payment for a ride to Kansas
City a gold watch. He showed the
time piece to Cavanaugh, who pulled
out note book and said:
II guess this is the watch that was
stolen from my friend Shope at Des
Moines Monday, but if it isn't l will
pass you along.
The man waited until Cayanaugn
opened the case. then ran to the plat
form and jumped Oft while the rain
was running about twenty miles an
hour. He was not hurt, and his name
was not learned.
Cavanaugh met Shope at the police
headquarters by arrangement and
turned over the watch. Shope says
the fellow was on one side of him and
a companion on the other, just as he
started to board a street car, and
they jostled him and picked his peck
cts. Conductor Cavanaugh saw the
story of the pocket picking in the pa
pers, and from that caught on to the
clue that caused him to observe the
fact that the stranger was from Des
Moines and had numerous watches
and pins that he was trying to dis
pose of to passengers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
NEWS TN GENERAL
GENERAL STRIKE ORDERED.
The Steel Workers Ordered to stop WORK
August 10.


August 10.
Pittsburg, Pa, Aug. The die Is
cast. The battle of the giants IS on
in earnest, whether to ignomlnious
defeat of one side or the other, or
compromise, remains to be seen. Up
to last evening it has been merely
a skirmish, each side trying to ma
the vulnerable spot in the other
armor. Now it is different, brought
about by the actual issuance by Pres-
ident Shaffer of the long talked OF
general strike order. The order was
promulgated last evening, to take Ell
feet after the last turn OF the Mlis
on August 10. What the result VIII
be no man can foretell. but Judging
by the expressed determination or
both parties to the controversy, the
battle viii be waged fast and furious
]y. Much money will be lost, thou-
sands upon thousands of men VIII DE
idle. great suffering is looked LOT,
even bloodshed and death are posi-
BILE and feared.
The strike call includes practically
all the Amalgamated men in the I'M
ted States Steel corporations en-
from the Amalgamated association
headquarters and mailed to all ANAL
gamated lodge officials who are eN-
pected to call their men into the
strike.
The order is expected to swell the
number of idle men to over lOo,Ooo
at the end of the week. President
Shaffer was asked if the call was not
intended to go to the union men IN
the Carnegie Steel company. He said
he would answer no questions on 1hat
score. The Amalgamated association
has lodges in the upper and lower
union mills of the Carnegie Steel
company. and foothold in the Home
stead, Braddock mills, the great
bulWark to non-unionism. In con-
formity to statements that have been
made by President Shatfer before,
these men will be expected to join the
strike, as will all ANA gamated men
and sympat hizers in all plants of the
United States Steel corporation. The
other companies of the steel corpora
ton not mentioned by the Amalga
mated president and whose opera
tons the association will seek to ham,
per are the American Steel d Wire
company and the American Bridge
company. In the wire company the
Amatgamated association has only
lodges in the Cleveland Rolling mill
plant and the Joliet Rod mill plant of
the company. The former is now
idle
In the plants of the American
Bridge company there is no organiza-
ton of the men. The outside men
handling and erecting the work Of
the American Bridge company are
organized as the Interna tional Asso-
citation of Bridge and Structural Iron
workers. They are not affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
SuicIded Near Waterloo.

Waterloo, Aug. S.-The badly decom-
posed body Of a man which. according
to paper found on the body. is that
of Jack Lesley Of Republic, was found
on the bank of the Cedar river about
two miles below this city. A lauda-
mum vial by his side, with card
with the following inscription; My
name is Jack Lesley. My family live
at Republic. Chickasaw county, Iowa.
Please notify plainly indicated sui
eide The discovery was made by two
young boys While hunting frogs. All
indications point that he had been
dead two months. The body was al
most completely hidden by vines and
weeds and was cOatleSS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
RAN AWAY WITH AN INDIAN.
Bride of Five Months Alleged to Have
EIOped With a KedsExi

Council Bluffs, Aug. 9.-Chares E.
Hoyt of Sioux City came to Council
Bluffs in search of his wife. whom
he thinks left Sioux City last night
with a member of Buffalo Bills Wild
West show. Hoyt made a thorough
search Of the show grounds, but could
find no trace of his erstwhile better
half, and he is of the opinion that
she is being concealed by dark
skinned member of the aggregation.
in whose company she was seen last
night in Sioux City.
Hoyt describes his wife as a pretty
blonde and says this is the first time
there has been any trouble in their
home since they were married at For
90. Y. D.. five months ago. He is
willing to take her back and forgive
her
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
Sioux City Girls Good Fortune.

Sioux City, Aug. Miss Ivy NJ.
Richey. scarcely 81 years of age, and
until recently a clerk in retail store
at small salary, was successful on
FL Iieno's wheel of fortune, and she
is now the possessOr of Il good 100
acre farm in one of the best sections
of the Oklahoma country. She is the
daughter of John Richey. check
clerk at the Omaha freight house. She
declares she will devote her attention
to farming. The number of her tick
ct was 1926,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
--~---.-- -
Fatally Kicked by u Horse,

Atlantic, Aug. Civilian II. Dis
brow, a prominent citizen Of the
county. who lived four miles north
east OF town. was kicked by a vicious
horse at the home of a son-in-law,
James Lepner, near here, and was
so seriously injured that he died as
a result of the injury in a short time
Hunter Has Top of Head Blown on.
Manila, Aug. 7.-While hunting
near this place Ed. Beers was acct
dentally shot in the head by Ralph
Laughlin. The whole top of Beers
head was blown off. Beers got in
the way of Laughlin's gun as the
latter was aiming at some cartridges.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
London, Aug. 3.-The Cape re

London, Aug. 3.-The Cape Town
correspondent of the Daily Mail
places the strength of the Beers in
Cape Colony between 1000 and 5000
men, almost all of whom are rebels.
The Daily Mail contrasts this with
the official statement long ago that
there were only 1000. 1.-The colonial
authorities" the correspondent con-
tinues. have just awakened to the
possibility that the last shot in the
war may be fired in Cape Colony, and
unless vigorous efforts are put forth
there is nothing to prevent the Beers
from holding out another twelve
mont s."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
CoLrAx FOR ELECTRIC ROAD.
Citizens of Springs City Vote Tax and
Franchise.

Colfax, Aug. s.-The Des Moines.
Colfax d Eastern Electric Railway
company won out in a special election
held here, a proposition to vote )
per cent tax and franchise carrying
by a vote of 26S for the franchise and
26S for the tax. This is the road which
is to extend from Des Moines to New
ton, through Altoona. Colfax and
Mitchellville. No difficulty was eXper-
fenced in securing a tax and franchise
at Newton and it is thought with the
victory at ColfaX there Will be no
trouble experienced at Mitche!lvil!e.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09

Oskaloosa, Aug. 6.-The plant Of
the Iowa Manufact uring company. of
which Frank Baker is manager and
principal owner, was completely de-
stroyed by fire. AS there had been
no fire in the building Thursday. the
origin is supposed to be incendary.
The loss will reach $4,000. partially
covered by insurance. Thirty men
were employed in the works, and
they will be out of employment tenn
porarily. The building was new, hav-
ing been occupied for the first time
in March
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
British Arm Natives.

London, Aug. 3.-A correspondent
of the Daily News, whose name the
paper reserves, says:
eve have deliberately armed the
natives. / have seen scores of them
with rifles and bandoliers. Once 7
travelled in Il train which carried two
truck loads of armed blacks in com
plete khaki get up. They are con-
stantly to be seen, ones friends tell
one. about Kimberley and to the
north of that town. Armed kaffirs
have been allowed to attack people
on their farms in Bechuanaland,s in
parts Of the Transvaal and in the Vi
cinity of Mafeking."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
Mere Babe Swallows Carbolic Acid.

Dyersville, Aug. 1.-THE death of
Jessie Bernhard was the final act of
a tragedy beginning in the Bernhard
home several days ago. a bottle of
carbolic acid had been carelessly left
within reach of the child. 1t grasped
it and before the eyes of the mother,
but before she could possibly reach it,
swallowed the deadly poison, eNclaim-
ing as she did so, "Dood, mamma.
Make la by we1l!'' .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
NIysteriously Missing.

Sioux City, Aug. 81. w. Mer-
chant of Gloucester, Mass, a young
man of wealthy family connections.
who had been guest at the Monda-
min hotel for two weeks. mysterious
~ disappeared last Friday, and it is
believed he took his own lie. He
was subject to epilepsy and was de-
spondent. He had been expecting
$3.50 from Gloucester that did not
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
Interurban Trolley Line,

Sioux City. Aug. 3.-The scheme of
building an electrical line between
this city and LeMars has advanced to
the stage that the right of way is
now being secured from the land own
ers along the way, a distance of twen-
ty-five miles. The money for build
ing the line has already been Sc
cured. The line will connect with the
Leeds suburban line here, which is
five miles long. The Leeds line be-
longs to the Sioux City Traction COM
pany, and this company, it is said,
will be under the control of the new
LeMarS line. 1t is said the line will
be completed this year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
Iowa College of Law.

Thorough 3-year law course. Ex-
penses low. Six instructors. Degree
and admission to the bar. Term opens
September 10, 1901. For a special
catalogue write the secretary, p. s..
McNutt, Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
"hiDDeu the Editor,

Sioux City. Aug. 81. "A. Prichard,
a well known attorney at Smit HAND
Iowa. gave +. l.. Giles, publisher of
the Otto, Iowa, Leader. a Whipping
because of something published in the
paper, and Giles had him arre;...nd
Mayor Butler of Smithland f1ned
Prichard $40, and an appeal has been
taken to the district court. The art1-
Gle was about the Smithland post
Office Prichard's wife having recently
resigned the misunderstanding.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
Drowned at Dubuque.

Dubuque, Aug. 9.--Richard Tregil-
gus, As years old. fell from a float at
the boat house and was drowned. His
body was recovered. His family. from
whom he separated, reside in Wiscon-
Gin
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09

behalf of the request for additional
appropriat tons is the fact that the
school is growing rapidly. The re
port is for the years of 1899, 1900 and
1901. In 1899 the enrolment was 1910,
the number of teachers was thirty
seven and the teachers Pay roll was
$4141G. In 1900 the enrolment was
Isl. the number of teachers was
forty-two and the teachers pay roll
was S45,SOO. In 1901 the enrolment
was 2.O17, the number of teachers was
forty-nine and the teachers pay roll
was S53,sOG. 1t is anticipated this
ratio will continue. in which event the
present appropriation will be made
Qnate
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
HOwisOn Appointed.

Washington, Aug. Rear Admiral
Henry L. Howison has been selected
to fill the vacancy on the Schley court
of inquiry, caused by the inability
of Rear Admiral Kimberly to serve.
Admiral Howison'sr name is one Of
the several officers whom Admiral
Schley notified the department. were
satisfactory to him. The appoint
ment is also satisfactory to Captain
Parker, Admiral Schley's assistant
counsel p. ..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
THE NEWS In IOWA
sEERLEY WANTS sl4e,1oo.
Says That sum Is Needed for the stare
Normal school.

saws Tint sum Is Needed for the state
Normal school.
Des Moines, Aug-S. THE thirteenth
biennial report OF the State Norman
school at Cedar Rapids, just filed WITH
the governor by the trustees or thas
institution. recommends additional
appropriations for the school by the
next legislature of nearly S15O,0oo. Ihe
report is divided into two parts-that
of the committee from the trustees,
and that of President ii. I'll. Seerley.
The former outlines briefly the needs
of the school. The latter goes into
detail, telling explicitly why each adj
ditional appropriation is wanted.
Briefly, the request is for the follow
ing amounts and purposes:
Teachers fund, annually, adj
ditional p lo,ooo
Contingent fund, annually, adj
d;t;onaI 10000
sRenairs for two wears. 5000
! library. for two wears 10000
Summer school. for two wears. 10000
Librarian and two assistants,
for two years. ........-..... 4,ooo
Military instruction and eN-
nenses 1000
Jmnrovement of prounds.. $500
Chemical and physical labora-
tory $4,000
C,ymn,s ium $4,000
library building ...... $4,000
lOtal ............ ..... 80 '%h1~,ho"
The principal argument advanced in
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
Many Rebels in Cape Colony.

One-ffth of the married couples of
France are childless
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
Secretary Wilson Criticised.

Topeka, Aug. ST. D. Colourn, state
secretary of agriculture, has given
out an interview severely criticising
Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson fer
tn latter's recent reference 10 Kansas
as an ''arid region" Mr.. CoD1lrn
said Mr.. Wilson had defined the corn
belt as composed of Iowa, Illinois
and Missouri Mr.. Wilson is further
quoted as saying that Kansas and Ne
braska can never be counted upon.
The Kansas secretary presents many
facts and figures showing how, in his
estima ton, Kansas and Nebraska
far overshadow the other states men
toned in the way of corn growing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-08-09
Sou II African War.

London. Aug. 9.-Lord Kitchener,
in a dispatch from Pretoria am
nounces that post of twenty-five
men. belonging to Steinacker's horse.
on the Sabir river, has been surpris'
ed and captured by the Beers.
Lord Kitchener reports also the sur
render at Warm Baths Of Command
ant Devilliers. who was second in
command to Beyers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-18
MONEY FOR VOLUNTEERS.
The National Encampment Committee
Wants Battery Reception Fund.

When Utah's soldiers returned home
two years ago, an energetic and enter
prlsing reception committee raised some
$4,000 as a fund TO be used In greet
Ing the boys properly As events trans
pired all of this money wasn't required
and the reception committee found IL.
self With something over 5000 In the
treasury after the soldiers had an been
welcomed aud had icned their respect
I've fresldes What tu do with the mon
ey wasn't then a very perp'exing ques-
tlon: IL was simply put out at INTEL
est to be employed as the future might
dictate.
Now the citizens committee on pre-
paration for the coming national on
campmcnt Of the Society " the Army
OF the Philippines has come forward
with a proposition TO use the money in
making the reunion of the Luzon vet
Grams from an over the country one OF
the biggest things that ever took place
in Salt Lake. They have asked th.
committee Il II will not turn the mat
ter over 10 them assuring those who
now have the fund that II will be- ex-
pended IN a judlcious manner.
Al Ave o'clock this afternoon the
committee If scheduled TO meet and de-
eide whether to donate the money
whether to give part Of Il OF whether
90 give any OF all As matters look now,
part " the fund win probably be- given
but all of II win not be extended. At
least that is What one Of the commit
tee said. and he Is In a position to
know Just about what viii be done
The meeting will be held In the Office OF
Acting Governor Hammond
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-18
WELSH REUNION.
treat Gathering Of the Cambrians at
Saltalr Yesterday.

There were some 1900 people pres.
ent at saltair yesterday ON the oc-
casion OF the annual outing Of the
Cambrian association. and out OF this
number The We'shmen present claimed
1903 were Of the old Llewclyn stock
II was a great reunion and an con.
cerned. from the youngest Ia the Old.
est spent a most enjoyable time. The
festivities included program which
started IN the afternoon aud ternln.
ated late In the evening.
Al ; o'clock a number OF sel4ropy
We're rendered by the band and then
Hon Arthur l. Thomas. president OF
the association, made an address In
Welsh to the crowd which had gathered
around the stand upon which was seal.
ca President Snow and a number ~
the officers of the association.
Rees Davies then sans tho Waeh
national hymn. Hen Mlad ~ Nh.
daw, The verses were sung ai,sr.
nately In English aud Cambrian. ne
audience Joining in the chorus with a
vim. VIZ"
lie was followed by Henry Harris
OF sugar, who. IN his mother toprne
gave s stirring address which was
warmly received
Little Mile Williams. Of Salt Lake.
created considerable enthusiasm by en-.
teriaining those present with a coon
owe """ e-a"-'''' -"'-. aAn1s She
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-18
LATE LOCALS,

George r Odell received a telegram
today from his daughter. Miss Jean
Odell. al Butte stating that she Is very
much better and that no serious results
from her injuries are expected, Miss
Odell was thrown from carriage In
runaway q few days ago, and WAS rem
dered unconscious. She Is stopping
with her brother. Or. T. George Odell.
There was an interesting gathering at
the tables on the lower floor at Saltair
yesterday when the descendants Of the
late George ~. Wallace. 10 the extent OF
$50 children. grandchildren and great
grandchildren, congregatcd 20 honor the
eldest son Of the departed pioneer. Ma
jor James h. Wallace. a real estate
man and stockbroker Of Cincinnati. The
big family reunion took place at $3.50
pm. when all concerned sat down to a
sumptuous repasi- Major Wallace. who
$ visiting SAT- Lake Tor few days. for
the first time In his life. at this time
was introduced 10 his Nvu'o-,''e -aia
dives In l'tr
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-18
Hewlett Bros. Co.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH.

was followed BY Rees Davies with an
other vocal selection, and John Evans
OF Brigham city who read the poem
Of the day. Despite the fact that Mr.
Evans is l2 years Of age he supplement
ed his effort by breaking into horn
pipe with the abandon Of giddy
youngster His EFFORT however, was
eclipsed by similar dance on the
part OF Mrs. Sophia Jones, Of Samaria.
Idaho, aged ~, who, with her s2-year-
old husband, had journeyed TO Salt
Lake for the purpose Of attending the
gathering and visiting with their son.
Thomas Jones. al l23 West North Tenn
pie.
Other numbers were rendered by Mrs.
Mary Isaac, aged g. Of Spanish Fork
who Is the possessor Of a remarkably
well preserved voice and Reese Davies.
An address In Welsh by John j. Davis,
Of Provo, concluded the program.
The Salt Lake Glee club did not APP
pear owing to the absence OF John
James in California and an unfortunate
Misunderstanding President Thomas
then announced that prizes would be
sent the contributors TO the program.
The committee In charge OF the out
Ing were congratulated upon the sue
cessful outcome of their efforts. The
officers of the Cambrian society upon
whose shoulders rested the RESPONSE
bllity Of organizing the excursion were;
President A. L. Thomas Vice Presl-
dents ID. l.. Davis and w. N. Williams
II, f, Evans. John James, w. j. Lewis,
David John, T. +. Thomas and Nephi
Morris
'Olivette' tonight at Salt Palace by
Wilbur Kirwn Opera Co.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-07-18
MAN FROM BRIGHAM.
Conduct Was Such at Saltair That lie
Was Locked In a Cooler.

A well dressed man Of about 90 years
Of age from Brigham city showed
great anxiety TO get into a fight In the
bar at Saltair last night, Everyone
that came into the bar he considered a
NJ subject for insult and when Sheriff
Naylor and Deputy Eldredge dropped
In 20 see that everything was order
" the stranger thought he might be
able 10 find some trouble with the
sheriff, lie had evidently loaded him
self up with whisky before going out
TO the beach, as his breath bore testi-
bibing stronger drinks than are for
sale In the Saltair barroom Argu-
ment seemed 70 have no weight with
the man from Boxelder county, so the
only thing TODD was TO lock him up in
the beach police station, where he was
kept TN time TO leave on the last
train into the city when he promised
10 behave himself like a gentleman ana
was released.