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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
MAY MEAN A BIG WAL
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.pfa NOluHLScESs
Washington, Jan. 31.-An article IN
n prominent Chinese paper OF recent
date, q copy of which has just reacn-
ed Washington, chronicles a condl-
tion which may become an important
factor in the final disposition OF the
Chinese question. The article says:
"A very important movement IS
going forward all over China. and
more particularly along the Yang Use
Basin in response to special orders
from the viceroys and governors.
Bodies of volunteers are being ac-
tiyely enrolled and drilled in the use
OF firearms, nominally for their own
protection, but in reality form a
large and formidable reserve force.
Every guild and trade, in addition to
all the well-to-do gentry, have these
volunteer bodies, who are paid and
armed by the government. They are
rot a public institution like the reg
ular troops, but are disposed about
the towns and villages without any
distinguishing feature, and in the
event Of further hostilities will
spring up from all quarters precisely
Il Ia BOer."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Indian Territory Fairly Quiet.

Washington, Jan. 3O.-The war de-
partment has received the following
from Brig. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, COM
manding the department of the Mis-
souri,, in regard to the Indian trou-
bles:
Omaha, Jan. s9.-Adiutant General,
War Department, Washington: Lieu
tenant Dixon, commanding Troop A,
Eight cavalry, Henrietta, I. T., re-
Forts no violence by the Indians and
no excitement at Holdenville and
Eufala: people are not leaving their
homes; go anywhere without fear.
Chitto 1Tarjo (Crazy snake) was ar
rested yesterday without difficulty
by Deputy Johnson and is now held
at Henrietta. Dixon instructed to
give necessary protection to prevent
destruction of railways or bridges.
So far no act of violence verified.
LEE. Bri~adier General.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
TAX ON PENSIONERS.
Collection Being Contested in Wapcllc
County,.

County.
Ottumwa, Feb. IA now law point
which is of exceeding interest to the
better paid class of pensioners
throughout the nation is raised in a
suit brought here in which Calvin
Manning, who was one Of the United
States commissioners to the Paris
exposition is plaintiff: and County
Treasurer John II. Spry and Wapcllo
county are the defendants. In short,
the question is, can pension money
lie taxed? The plaintiff is guardian
for John schwabkey, an insane per-
son, who served through the war Of
the rebellion, and who, on account
of his total disability, draws Il pen
sion of $12 per month. In 1894 the
plaintiff, for his ward, received $11.24t
as back and accrued pension, and
some time during January Treasurer
Spry levied upon such moneys rs
We're held by the plaintiff in 1895.
1896, 1897, 1898. 1899 and 1900, the
total tax for that time amounting
to So, 1913, and this sum now appears
on the tax books as against said
plaintiff and his ward, who brought
suit as stated under the provisions
of section 4747 of the revised statutes
O. the United States for the year
1S7s, and it is especially prayed by
the plaintiff that he be granted alb
solute immunity against the assess
mcnts and levies for the past, pres
and henceforth. 1t is also pleaded
that under the laws of Iowa said
moneys and the credits are exempt
from taxation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
NEWS in GENERAL
SITUATION IN VENEZUELA.
Fierce Fighting Has Taken race anu '"'
Hebcls Wcrc VICTORIOUS.

r,crce Fighting Has Taken Place and inc
Rebels Were Victorious. q
Port of Spain, Trinidad, Jan. 3d..
patoils have been received here OF
fierce fighting last week on the MAIN
land near Guira and Carupano, result
ing in final defeats for the govern
ment troops. Several hundred men
we're killed in the engagements. Gar
upano has boon recaptured by the III.
surgents and q large quantity OF aillls
md ammunition taken. CURE, porO
cn the Gulf of Paria, has also peel'
occupied, despite the activity. OF Inc
ounboats that are patrolllnS Inc
coast. Reports from Caracas also III
dictate grave conditions. Persons here
who are in touch with the SITUATION
,rc informed that chief of battalion
,of the government forces in. Caracas
has revOlted. 49,.
The cause of the mutiny is SAID TO
have been an order issued by Pres'-
dent Castro that certain PROMINENT
oersons suspected of being in league
with the rebels should be shot. The
orders given to one OF the mlllta's
commanders We're disobeyed. Inc
trouble seems to be growing, al
though the censorship prevents de-
tails from being sent. IT is reported
that the rebel leaders are receiving
aid from Columbia, and that vigorous
protest will be made by the castro
government. AS Colombia has long
believed that President Castro has
owing aid to the rebels in that colln-
try there is possibility of a serious
clash. The chief fighting on the
mainland took place near lrapa. a
force of 90 rebels. having 2oO,Ooo
rounds of ammunition, part captured
at Carupano and part received from
flibustcrs. intrenchcd themselves
near Los Ceuvas, a town few miles
inland from lrapa. They were under
command of Generals Julian nedro
Costa and Ja,lnichas Colslca. Inc
government soldiers shclled the posi-
IN Of the rebels and finally they re-
treated, carrying most OF their sup
plies. They had eight killed and four
wounded, but the government forces
are said to have lost 80 FILLED and
,wenty-sevtn wounded in the tight.
Eleven women, who were with the
troops, were slain during the battle.
The town was abandoned by the reb-
It's during the night and was entered
by 500 regulars the next morning.
The insurgents rctreated to lrapa,
and after resting, marched into Guira
10 obtain ammunition and reinforce
ments. They had been followed by
the government forces, but returned
from Guira and gave battle, compelt-
ing the enemy to retreat from lrapa
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
FOUR CuINATEN TO DIE.
Cnitc,l States Minister Conger Consents to
Their Dccapitation.

Their Dccapitation.
Washington, Jan. 31.--While vigor-
ously opposing the execution OF
Prince Tuan and General Flu Hsiang,
Mr.. Conger, with the approval of the
United States, has agreed to the de-
rapitation of four ringlcadcrs in the
Chinese outrages of last summer.
Two of these are Prince Chwang,
Il deputy commissioner-in-chief OF the
Boxers, and Yu Hsien, who was re-
moved by the empress doWaSer from
the post of governor of Shan 81.
1t is understood before agreeing to
the execution of the four officials the
authorities asccrtcined that the Chi
nese government would be able to
comply with such q demand. The
case of General lung Flu Hsiang is
different. Surrounded by an army
devoted to him, he would resist an at
tempt to execute him and civil war
would be prccipitated. The strong
position OF Prince Tuan also makes
capitation impossible in his case.
Mr.. Conger has cabled stating that
he was strongly opposing the execu-
ton of the Chinese general and other
l1ducIS WHO'LL tHS SuAACSC SoNCA IL
ment could not reach.
In acquiescing in the execution OF
the minor officials the United States
yields to the wishes of Great Britain
and Germany, with whom Russia and
Japan had agreed. The United States
was alone in opposition. and it was
deemed important, in order to obtain
concessions in the future, to ae.
uuiesce in this matter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
MORE SALOONS SMASHED.
Women at Anthony, Kas., Start Crusade
Against Liquor Selling.

Kansas City, Jan. 31.--A special
to the Star from Anthony, Kan,
says:
Early yesterday morning before
most citizens reached their places OF
business. twelve women OF the An.
thony W. C. II. u, armed with ham.
,ners, hatchets and pickaxes, raided
and completely demolished four
Joints" in Anthony. Husbands OF
the women went along, armed to pro-
tect their wives. Among the brigade
were two or three school girls under
age, who did some of the most e1fec-
tive smashing. A greater part OF the
havoc was finished before the police
or mayor We're aware of what was
going on. The actual damage done to
personal property, aside from tue
liquor destroyed is placed by the sa-
lconkeepers at $4,000. This, however,
is believed to be too conservative.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
GRIMM NOW 4 CRIPPLE.
Worlds Champion Wing Shot Disabled
for Life.

Clear Lake, Feb. 2.-Whiie supcrin-
tending the moving away Of hay by
means of giant hay fork on his
farm near town, Charles NJ. Grimm.
one of the champion wing shots of
the world, and winner of second place
in the Great American handicap of
1899, suffered an accident which re-
suited in broken ankle and which
will probably make him a cripple for
life. The fork, which has capacity
Of one ton. failed to make tho auto
matte catch when it reached the ridge
Of the barn, a, distance Of twenty
five feet from the ground. and came
down like shot, catching Mr.. Grimm
Indnr il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
BOSSCHIETER MURDERERs.
Three Given Thirty Years at Hard Labor
the Fourth Fifteen.

Paterson, N. j., Jan. 30.-Walter c.
McAllister, William a. Death and An
drew j. Campbell. who were found
guilty of murder in the second de-
gree for the killing of Jennie Boss
chieter on October IS, 1900, by the adj
ministration of choral and subse-
qucnt rape, together with George J.
Kerr, who pleaded nonvult conten-
dere to charge of rape, were
brought into court of oyer and ter
miner here for sentence by judge Dix
on. McAllister, Campbell and Death
were each sentenced to thirty years
Imprisonment at hard labor and Kerr
to fifteen years Imprisonment at hard
labor. The sentences OF all the men
are the full terms of Imprisonment
which the law provides.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Neelcv Rack in Cuha.

Havana, Jan. Sc. T. w. Neely
the former chief of the Cuban post.
Office department., charged with EN-.
hczzlins saG,ooo.ef the department
funds has arrived, here. LalxEe,
Womb, Neely's counsel, hata-a-4s.he
talk With the prisoner. The; latter
who is in good spisss, received man,
visitorszand talked eoptidently,o OF his
ncuolitfaI ~. - - - -.. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
NEW IOWA RAILROAD.
Milwaukee to Build From Davenport 10
Hedrick, Through Washington.

HeOrfck, lHfouSh "uHhihSIo"'
Washington, Feb. 1.--lnformatlon
comes here from headquarters that
the Chicago, Milwaukee d St. Paul
win soon build their proposed short
line between Muscatine and Hcdrick
or Ottum.va. AS surveyed, the line
will run from Muscatine north OF the
Rock Island road till near Ainsworth,
where it will cross and go in q south
easterly direction, passing Washing-
ton about three miles to the south.
II will go north of Brighton and from
there to Hcdrick or Ottumwa. 1t is
more likely that l1edrick will be the
terminus, as the Milwaukee can there
make connections to ship freight to
Kansas City by 4 short route. From
Rock Island to Muscatinc 4 short line
may be built to connect 1T that point.
The reason for the new line is the
heavy traffic OH the Milwaukee over
it's line, which passes too far north
to make good time to Kansas City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
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MIl Die From Iniuries.

Clinton, Feb. IA telegram re-
,cived last evening from Los Angeles,
Cal, states that ARENAS Lamb, head
CT the lumber mills at Clinton, will
die as Il result of injuries received in
the Union Pacific wreck last week
Blood poisoning has set in, and his
physicians have given him up.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01

Prisoner ClevCrly Escapes.

Burlington, Jan. 31.--Frank Smith,
a government prisoner on his way to
keoluk to be tried by the United
States court for bootlcgging i'll and
about Davenport, cleverly escaped at
this place. He pretended to be intox-
icatcd, and Officer Fuller, in charge
Of him, LETT him in the waiting room
and went out to look after some bag
gage. When he returned the prisoner
had disappeared, and although the To-
cal force has been searching for him
he is still miSSinp
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
A BOOM FOR SIOUX CITY.
Petroleum Said to Have Been Found In
Woodbury. County.

Sioux City, Jan. 30.--In u sensation
al story the Sioux City Tribune says
that petroleum has been discovered
in Woodbury. county in quantities
which warrant an Ohio company of
large capital in determining to lease
1000 odd acres, sink wells and make
tests. Where the strike is located
and how valuable it is the alleged
local representatives of the firm are
said to refuse to discuss. The Tri-
bunc states, however, that the first
test will be made within three niles
OF Sioux City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
DE WET ENTERS CAPE COLONY.
Said TO Have Invaded 1t With u Fairly
Strong Force.

London. Jan. Silt is reported I'M
officially, says the Cape Town CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail that Cen
eral De Wet has entered Cape Colony
with q fairly strong force. The i'm
patience felt in England at the slow
process of the operations is not war;
rantcd, as preparations are being
made for general movement shortly.
King Edward has sent the follow
ing dispatch to Lord Kitchener:
''Onc Of the queens last inquiries
was after yourself and the gallant
army under your command"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
King Edward to tho President

Washington, Jan. 26.-Following is
The text of the reply which the prcsi-
dent received from King Edward VII
in answer to his message OF condo
fence OH the death of the queen:
"OsbOrnc. ian. -, 100l.-The Presi-
dent, White House, Washington: Am
most grateful for your kind sympathy
in the irrcparable loss which the ma
ton and have sustained. ] feel con-
vinccd that it will be shared by Won
and the. American people, Edward
T."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Beers Attempt to Destroy Mines.

Johannesburg, Feb. -Four or five
hundred Beers recently evaded the
British patrols, reached Benoni and
attempted to destroy the mines. Some
fighting resulted and the Beers were
beaten off, carrying away most of
their wounded, but leaving two
wounded behind them. The British
captured three prisoners. One Brit
On was wounded.
London, Feb. 1.-'Gcneral De Vets
forces consist Of 1900 men and two
guns" says the Cape Town CORE.
spondent of the Daily Mail. ut Is
unofficially confirmed that he has EN-.
tered Cape Colony, but definite news
is impatiently awaited"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Accused OF ExtortlOn,

Clinton, Jan. 2S.-W. A. Hass and
George Betz has been held to the
grand jury at Savannah, on the
charge of forging a will. Hass'
brother left a large estate. The de-
PENDANTS filed a will for probate
which left most of the property to
members of the family. One of the
men implicated in the forgery has
con fesScl
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Het;rick Pleads entity

Marshalltown, Jan. 2s.--W. 0. He'd
sick, vino some time ago deserted
his invalid wife after extracting
drafts and money from her trunk
and forging her name and that of
her sister to the drafts. pleaded
guilty Of the crime.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
KILLED nv RVis Fl0ur.

New Hampton. Jan. 3l.--O. G.. Vaala
Of Saudc, while driving along the road
with his uncle, Ole Oleson, was in
stantly killed by the ovcrturning Of
his Dad of flour, which fell on top of
his body. .Oleson remained on the
scene all night, and when found was
too dazcd to give an account of the
affair.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
<iSnfraSpS to lfllrHtary.

Knoxville, Feb. 1.-James JONES'
charged with breaking into the Rock
Island depot here, was bound over to
the grand jury on $500 bonds. He
confessed to the mayor of having
robbed the depot twice, the first time
being January 10th and the other
january 2jth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Whitecaps at Charlton,

CharittA, Jan. 2s-=-Whitc caps went
to the home of a resident and pinned
y note on his door, warning him to
quit drinking. They demanded an
answer and it was nailed to the gate
post the next day. The matter is
supposed to be settled.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Vessels Shot by DeWct,

Cape Town, Feb. 1.-The Boer at
tack on the Boksburg mines resulted
in damages amounting to 100000
pounds.
The commissioners at Kroonstad re.
port that Andeles Vessels, one of the
peace ENJOYS, was shot at Klipfontein
January rs, by order of General De
Wet
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Fell Heir 70 GnO.OJO.

keota, Jan. 31.-,I. +. Eaton. drug
gist, here, has fallen heir to $4,000 by
the death of his brother-in-law in
Terre Hautc, Ind. He is there look
ING after the estate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Forty Japanese Soldiers Killed

Shanghai, Jan. 31.-Thc North
China Daily News asserts that while
quantity of Chinese gunpowder was
being destroyed at Shan Hal Kwan,
there was an explosion and forty Jap
nnese soldiers were killed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Macarthur to be Relieved

Washington, Jan. 31.--Major Gener-
al Macarthur will be relieved from
duty as the commanding general of
the division of the Philippines in
April next and will be succeed bv
Brigadicr General James F. Wade.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Farmers Telephone Co,npanv

Kcota. Jan. 31.-One hundred farm
ars near here have organized tele-
phone company and will build a sys-
tern in the spring covering their en-.
tire territory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01

Madrid, Jan. 31.--The cession OF ST.
butu and Cagayan de Jolo islands tc
the United States has been gazetted,
. Washington, Jan. 31.--The presi.
dent has sent message to congress
recommending the appropriations of
500, geo for the payment of the claim
OF Spain for Sibntu and Ca gayan ISL
ands in the Philippine archipelago, in
accordance with the terms of the
treaty recently ratified by the senate
Earon Rotnscnild Dead.
frankfurt. Jan. 26.--Baron Wilhelm
Won Eothschild, head of the banking
firm ut that name. died yesterday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
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Smallpox in schools.

Davenport, Jan. 29.-Jwo cases of
smallpox have been discovered in the
schools at this place. The buildings
have been fumigated and school dis.
missed temporarily.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Turkish Government WIN Paw,

Washington, Jan. 26.-Satisfactory
assurances have been received here
that the Turkish government has ar
ranged to meet the American claims
for indemnity on account of the de-
struction of the American missionary
property at Harpoot. The details OF
the arrangement have not been made
public. -.I
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
. Young Hay QUITS.

Cape Town, Jan. 3O.-Adelbert S,
Hay, the United States consul at Pre-.
toria, will sail from here January 80.
He may not return to South Africa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01

Free education, as some people un-
derstand it, is any kind for which
somebody else has to pay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Leaves MANY Debts.

Fort Dodge. Jan. 31.--David Robin
son, proprietor of the Union hotel,
has mysteriously disappeared, and in
5cstigation shows that he leaves
thousands of dollars of debts,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01

The fire started in the basement OF
the old Younl1er building near the ele-
vator. climbed the shaft and spread
throughout the whole struc' ure south
to Walnut and west to Sixth avenue
within fifteen minutes. 1t was discov-
cred first al 3 nclock. At 800 the first
wall fell. They went rapidly. then,
in succession. except the north wall.
which still stands. The iiremen did
magnificent work in preventing the
spread Of the fire to adjacent blocks.
These We're merely damaged on the
exterior.
TIE iron shutters on the north side
OF the Franlicl building were probably
responsible for SAVING tho Church. or
Citizens Improvement block. These
grew red hot during the progress of
the fire. but did not fall. The Good
block was saved, largely because the
fi..e first consumed the Younker build
ing and then whipped around into the
new Franlsel building. leaving - par
italy standing wall and gap between
the principal blaze and the Good
block. However, the Good block eX-
terror, the Church block exterior on
the south side facing the alley. the
Utica building west of the ire across
the street, the Sceey block at the op.
posite corner. the Des Nloines National
bank building. the Sheer block next TO
1t. the other buildings facing north on
Walnut and south of the fire. even as
far east as Field-lngalls, suffered Sc.
verely from the fire.
Plate glass windows two hundred
feet from the Franllel building are
badly damaged.
The Frankcls announce that they
will rebuild at once. in fact, their
architects are already making plans
for the new building. 1t will prob.
ably be five stories high and will
cover quarter of block.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01

Milan, Jan. 29.-Verdi, the COM
poser, died at $3.50 o'clock Sunday
morning,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01

Many a "pIebe'' 1T West Point has
felt 1T least once that he was full of
prUneS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
Two Islands Coded by Spair.

Soap is one of the few things that
should be handled without gloves.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-02-01
$55O,O0O FIRE.
Des Moines Has Worst Fire
in Its History.
Erahkel's Immense Building Com
pletely Quilted and Adjacent
BUILDINGS BADLY Damaged. ~

Des Moines, jan. 29.--flre to'ally
destroyed Frankels' new store NJ
Sixth avenue and Walnut street TINS
olorning and damaged adjacent bu'ld'
il gs and stocks of goods. The dam
age and loss will amount to not less
than $55O,OOO. The loss is estimated as
follows:
The tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1900-1902, 1901-08-01

make At known, and as he calls upon
ibe county court to make 9 thqr-
ough investigation we doubt not
he has taken the necessary steps 20
have the thing exposed.
No only this, but then comes tie
superintendent with bis third OF a
hundred rs, in an article Of expb-
nation tina, shows a far worse con-
diiion of AFFAIRS than can possibly be
made out Of what the Democrat
hints at.
Then in addition to this. another
rumor says that work has actually
stopped because the contractor, who
is an honest man. from Indiana,
so we were informed the last time
we were in Butler, who knows his
business like a book, will not use
the material they want him 10 put
in the building, because OF its infer
ior quality.
We only mention these things to
call Bros. Allen and Wiseman's at
tention to them SO they may know
we had some basis fog our mild re-
remarks. We don't cftes crilicise
public officers unless we are thor.
oughly convinced they deserve it.
Nor shall we in this case, but we
will say this by way Of a hint TO our
contemporaries: a leading Demo.
! crat, a good citizen, and one Of the
best lawyers in Bates county, saic
to us last week, 'there are several
surprises awaiting the people in The
construction Of this court house.
And there's more to follow.