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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
RACE WAR THREATENED.
White Miners Refuse to Work Longer
With Negroes.

Boone, Nov. 2l.---Race war 10
feared as a consequence Of the shoot
ing at Fraser Saturday evening, IN
which James Price, a negro miner,
shot and fatally wounded Thomas Al.
bright, white companion. Albright
Is much worse and Is slowly sinking.
The doctors say that he cannot re-
cover.
The white miners held meeting
yesterday afternoon, at which they
voted to decline to work with the
colored miners. Feeling has run
high since the discovery mat Price
was in Fraser at 10 o'clock last night,
and the whites charge the negroes
with affording him shelter. There
are from thirty-tive to fifty negroes
in the camp, and about 1900 white
men. Most of the men carry revolv-
ers, and If an ARRAY was once started
it would probably be bloody con.
flict.
1t has been learned that Price,
after the shooting, crossed the river,
going in the direction of Fraser juno.
ton. Later on, he returned to
Fraser and, it is surmised, was con-
cealed by his friends until he was
able to leave town. The huts were
all searched by the whites in their
search for Price, but he was enabled
to evade their scrutiny 1t is now
thought that he Is making for Des
Moines across country.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
ADVOCATES CAUSE
OF IOWA VETERANS
Gov Cummins Offers Argu-
ments in Their
Behalf,
is MATTER OF INSCRIPTIONS
Appears for Fifteenth and Sixteenth
Iowa Rcgiments--ls Given Audience
BY Gen. Oliver and Expresses Hope
OF Satisfactory Settlement.

Washington, Nov. Ex-Governor
Cummins appeared before General
Robert Shaw Oliver, acting secretary
of war, yesterday and in an exhaustive
argument of two hours presented the
case Of the Fifteenth and Sixteenth
Iowa regiments who are seeking in.
scriptions on their regimental monli.
ments on the Shiloh battlefield, that
show their participation in the fight.
ing OF April 6, 1862, in accordance
with the reports Of their colonies. AS
result of the hearing, there is strong
ground for hope that the long stand
ing difference between the survivors
of the two regiments and the Shiloh
national commission will be harmoni.
Ously adjusted to the satisfaction OF
the veterans and the war department.
General Oliver received Governor
Cummins with all possible courtesy
and considered the subject in detail
in the broadest and kindliest spirit,
The decision of the war department is
not yet announced but Governor Cum
Minis looks for one in few. weeks.
While the governor would not anthor-
lie the statement that the decision
would be favorable, he did not at
tempt to conceal the fact that he is
highly encouraged and pleased over
his conference with General Oliver.
He says: II believe that the cOntro-
versy over the inscriptions will be set.
tied finally in a few weeks. I feel
much encouraged over the hearing.
General Oliver went into the matter
with me in a way that showed the
broadcast possible spirit and desire to
do justice to the survivors of the regi.
ments. l cannot forecast his decision
or in any way prejudice it, but hope
for the best"
Governor Cummins on his return to
Iowa will prepare modified inscriptions
for the monuments of the Fifteenth
and Sixteenth regiments. showing that
each took part in the forenoon's fight
ing of April 6 at the hours asserted
by the survivors, with this addition:
According to the report Of its com.
msnder."
These inscriptions will be presented
to General Oliver and If approved by
him, the adjustment will be complete.
1t is believed that the compromise vii.
be satisfactory to all concerned. and
that it is probable adjustment will be
reached SO that preparations for the
dedication of the monuments by the
state of Iowa can be entered on this
winter and the dedications can take
place on the eth and 7th Of next April
or the coming Memorial day. Z
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
Good News for All.

Bradford, Tenn, Nov. 21.-tSpe-
cial.)-Scientiflc research shows Kid.
ney Trouble to be the father Of SO
many diseases that news of dis
covery of sure cure for it cannot
fail to be welcomed all over the coun-
try. And according to Mr.. J. A. Davis
of this place just such cure is found
in Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mr.. Davis
says:
"Dodd's Kidney Pills are all that IS
claimed for them. They have done
mo more good than anything I have
ever taken. l had Kidney Trouble
very bad and after taking few boxes
of Dodd's Kidney Pills i am COM
pletely cured. l cannot praise them
too much"
Kidney Complaint develops into
Bright's Disease, Dropsy, Diabetes.
rheumatism, and other painful and
fatal diseases. The safeguard is to
cure your kidneys with Dodd's Kid.
ney Pills when they show the first
symptom of disease.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Ex-Attorney General Remley be.
lieves that when the test is carried
10 the supreme caart, IKE Titus amend.
ment will suffer the fate OF four years
ago. He has examined the amend.
ment and gives it as his opinion that
the defect of leaving out the words
of Iowa. will be fatal. Mr.. Remlev
states that the error seems much moro
serious to him than when the conrt
decided against the amendment in
1900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
RUSSIA WITHDRAWs SANCTION.
Meeting of Representatives Of Russian
zemstvos Fails Of Purpose,

st. Petersburg, Nov 21.-The meet
ing of representatives of zemstvos,
which had been looked forward to
with so much hope, convened Satur-
day. but at the last moment the gov
eminent Withdrew the Official aus
pieces under which it was to be held
because the representatives declined
to adhere to the original purpose OF
the conference. A hundred earnest
men, included among whom were
some of the most prominent figures IN
Russia, therefore met and discussed
carefully prepared memorandum,
practically embodying recommends
ton for national representative
body to have a share in the govern
ment. This memorandum will be pre-
scented to Emperor Nicholas.
Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky, minister
of the interior, guaranteed the meet
ing protection from police interfer-
ence. but secrecy was maintained as
to the place of meeting and this ef-
fectually prevented demonstrations,
which had been announced would be
made by students.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
Pin GAUGES Blood Poison.

Littleton, Nov. 25.-Little Eddie
Budzine, an 11-year-old school boy,
has been the victim of blood poison
ing that very nearly proved fatai.
The pupils in the upper room had
amused themselves by iabbing each
other with pins, and as Eidie~was on
the way to his class, schoolmate
thrust a pin into the child's limb. In
less than twenty-four hours blood
poison set in, tie limb became badly
swollen and the boy was wild with
pain. Now, after nearly five weeks
of suffering. he is not yet able to bear
his weight on the limb.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
RECEIVER HAS BEEN NAMED.
Janney Manufacturing Company Of
Ottumwa Is In Trouble.

Ottumwa. Nov. 23.--The Janney
Manufacturing Company, capitalized
at :$125.000, and one of the larges.
manufacturing enterprises of the city,
has passed into the hands of a re-
ceivev, Joseph Dain, proprietor of the
Dain Manufacturing company. being
named by Judge F. w. Eichelberger,
of the Waterloo county district court.
The receivers bonds were placed at
$4,000. The Janney company was
organized six years ago and was ell
gagged in the manufacture of farm
implements and machinery. Interest.
ed In it were many Of the wealthiest
men of Ottumwa. Calvin Manning.
until Saturday president of the Iowa
National bank, was largely interested
in the company and was one Of the
applicants for the receivership.
At a meeting of the directors Of
the bank on Saturday last, J. Fl. Mer.
rill was elected president and Mr..
Manning's stock was purchased By
other stockholders Of the bank.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
It's easier to make a tool of a dull
nan than of sharp one.

Every .housekeeper should know
that if they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
VIII save not only time, because it
never sticks to the iron, but because
zach package contains 1G Ozone full
pound--while all other Cold Water
sarthes are put up in q pound pack
,ges. and the price is the same, 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from all injurious chem
Gals. If your grocer tries to sell you
l2-oz. package it is because he has
stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose OF before he puts in Defiance.
He knows that Defiance Starch has
printed on every package in large let
tiers and figures ''16 ozs." Demand
Defiance and save much time and
money and the annoyance Of the iron
sticking. Defarce never sticks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
MAY GET LIFE SENTENCE.
jury Finds Harry HOFFMAN Guilty G
Murder in the First Decree.

Sioux City, Nov. 21.-The jury in
the case of Harry Hortman, charged
with numbering his sweetheart, Flor
ence Porter at Cherokee, returned a
verdict of murder in the first degree
and fixed the penalty at life imprison-
mcnt.
At II o'clock yesterday morning it
was announced from the jury room
that a verdict had been reached, and
word was at once sent to Judge Gay
nor and the attorneys, who soon
gathered at the court house. Hortman
never wavered as he listened to the
verdict The judge gave the defense
until "Wednesday to file motion for
"a new trial Sentence will be passed
next Saturday.
The jury found HOFFMAN guilty OF
murder in the first degree on the
first ballot. The first four ballots
stood IL to for the death penalty.
Fifty-four ballots were required to
arrive at the final decision.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
Sells Home to Paw SHORTAGE

independence, Nov. 23.-Judge Plat
has released the bondsmen in the
case Of William Golden and holds the
defendant to the grand jury here in
February on his own recegnizance.
Golden is one Of the Oldest residents
of Jesup and veteran of the civil
war. He is accused of embezzlement
Of the township funds. being township
clerk, and Of school funds, Of which he
is treasurer The total amount is
about $500. Since the accusation
Golden has sold his home and house.
hold goods to make good his obliga-
ions. He now seeks home at the
Soldiers, Home at Marshalltown. while
HIS wife. who IL very Ill, will find
refuge With relatives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
Official Vote Of Nebraska.

Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 22.-The count
OF votes for governor Of Nebraska
Governor Mickey has a plurality over
G. w. Bergc, fusion candidate, Of g.
1913 and majority over all candidates
of 1,211. DR.. SWander, prohibition
candidate, received 5,277 votes; Vail,
socialist, 50S7, making the total vote
for governor 224,633. The official
count for president is not completed.
With two counties delinquent Roose-
yelt's plurality is 1868.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
Beuthien Arranged in Chicago.

Chicago, H., Nov. 24.-ArnOld Beu.
THEN, accused Of embezZling about
$22, 900 from the bank at New Liberty,
Ia, in which he was cashier and a
stakeholder, was arraigned before
Justice Prindeville yesterday and his
hearing set for December 2. Bonds
were fixed at $4,000.
Beuthien said he met w. S. Cleve-
land first about twelve years ago, but
THAI he had no dealings with him un-
til eighteen months ago, when he was
induced to invest in the Cleveland
theater. 1t was said the amount taken
might run as high as 100000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
Boy is Stabbed by Comrade.

Waterloo, Nov. 22.---As a result OF
fight between Harry Jones and
Sonny Keiser, two school boys 9
years old, young Keiser is lying at
his home with three bad knife wounds
in his back. The two boys quarreled,
and young Jones pulled knife and
attacked his opponent. Before they
we're parted three bad wounds and
several scratches were inflicted.
While young Keiser is in bad shape,
the matter has been squared between
the parents and Jones will not be
held for the charge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
Child Takes Fatal praunht.

Elkhart, Nov. 24.--Ivan, the three
year-old son Of Charles Higgins OF
this city, accidentally drank guam
t:ty of carbolic acid. Little hope is
entertained for his recovery. His
mother was absent from the room,
tie child found the poison within
reach and drank all the contents Of
the hottie
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
RUNS A KNIFE INTO BREAST.
Four.Year.Oid Girl Falls and inflicts
. CHASTITY Wound.

Charlton, Nov. 25.-Mearl, the four
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wise Willoughby of English town.
ship, accidentally ran a knife blade
into her breast, not more than an
inch from her heart. The children
were playing in the yard when the
little one started to run to the house
with the open knife in her hand. She
tripped herself on stone and fell on
the open blade, which sank deep into
her breast, a very short distance
from the heart. Two doctors Were
sent for at once. but it was not until
late in the evening that the wound
was closed enough to stop the flow
Of blood. AS result of air through
the wound coming in contact with the
lungs, pneumonia has set in, which
will greatly lessen the chances for
recovery. At the last report, how.
ever, the child was still holding it's
own
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
PEABODY OPENS FIGHT.
Governor Asks Court to Nullify Votes
in Denver

Denver, Nov. 23.-The first gun in
battle by Governor Peabody to retain
his seat as chief executive of Colorado
has been fred in the Supreme Court
Attorneys H. J. Hersey and J. M. Wal
dron, acting for the republican party,
made motion that the election com.
missioners be enjoined from certify
ing any returns whatsoever from pre-
cinct 8. ward 7, City and County of
Denver. The court set the hearing of
the motion for Wednesday, Nov. so.
1t is the general belief among poll
ticians that if the motion is granted
similar motions will be made to throw
out every precinct In Denver and al.
so many in other parts Of the state.
This. If granted, would nn]lify aboue
5000 votes, elect Peabody and defeat
Adams
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

The vice president OF Mexico attend
ed the Gans-Britt prize fight at San
Francisco recently. He says it was
worse than bull fighting. What would
he have thought if they had really
fought?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease of Catarrli that cannot be cured by ua!ie
Catarrh Cure.
F. CHENEY g. CO, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known r. j. Cheney
for the lass IS years, and believe him perfectly hon
CRADLE fu oil business transactions and financially
able ~ carry out any obligations made by bis frp
WALDINe, KINNAN & MARVIN.
wholesale Druggists. Toledo o.
Hans Ca.arrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces u he
system. Testimonials sent free Price IS cents q
bottle. Sold by all Druggista.
Take Halls Family pis for constipation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

The lJew York papers are still
pointing with singular pride to the
pew In a fashionable church over
there that has just fetched $1,55O.
That Is Just about 2 per cent OF the
latest selling price Of single seat In
the stock exchange.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Treasury officials report that while
some people have expressed desire
for the coinage OF a new two-and-a-half
cent piece, the real demand for such
coin is small Some fear its chief use
would be to put in the contribution
box.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

In view Of the riot in the Spanish
chamber of deputies, Premier Maura
Is going to suspend the sittings and
ask for vote of confidence. He seems
to need one badly, among the flying
fnkstands.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

All good Kentuckians are noting
with considerable satisfaction that
chemist Wiley isn't saying anything
disparasirg about whisky. but comm
mr. his crusade to the harmful sub
stances thAt psspls -. :::..~ It
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
BALTIC FLEET At PORT ARTHUR.
Russian Officers Exchange Courtesies
With British.

Port Said, Nov. 25.-A division Of
the second Russian Pacific squadron
has arrived here. All precautions
have been taken to prevent any I'M
toward incident during the passage of
the vessels through the Suez canal.
The division exchanged salutes
with the town on entering and the
Russian bands played the British
national anthem in honor of the pres.
ence of the British guardship Flu.
rious. The local Russian representa-
tivcs visited Rear Admiral Vcelker-
samss flagship. All the warships
are fitted with wireless telegraph ap-
paratus. The ships are not ordered
to coal here, but will take water, fresh
provisions and nay for their live
stock. The Russian admiral ex
changed visits with the commander of
the Furious.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

The London Times is printing ex-
tracts from it's columns Of even date
100 years ago. but, interesting as they
are, they aren't nearly as much SO as
extracts from its columns Of even date
100 years hence would be.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Doubtless the criminal who suggests
novelties in the way of homemade
Christmas presents for the male mem.
bers OF the household is responsible
I. for the report that knitting is coming
back into style.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Being asked her occupation, wit
ness in New York court cheerfully
replied: my occupation? am q
widow. don't do anything" Being
asked her age she answered: Il will
admit that am over 81" And yet
some people think that lawyers seek
ing information lead an easy life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

John D. Rockefeller recited poem
to his Sunday school class in Cleve-
land when he babe it good-by for the
winter few weeks ago. If John D.
develops liking for it poetry may
pick up bit, after all
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

There Is some hope for the plain
people. A Georgia judge has SEN
fenced chauffeur to long term of
imprisonment for running down a
farm wagon and injuring its occu-
rants.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

King Edward has just celebrated
his sixty-third birthday, but he hopes
that he is in no immediate danger Of
losing his job SO that a place may be
made for younger man.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

So Mr.. Schwab has made" $S,600.-
900 and Mr.. Gates 100000 in the
merry game of manipulating stocks.
Our sincere condolences to the bleat-
ing lambs who lost their money.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

The fifty Italians who plotted to
burn the Norfolk, Va, navy yards are
to be shipped out of the state. The
virginians think this is worse than
capital punishment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Snow is sold in the north of Sicily,
and it brings about one cent a pound
1t is a government monopoly, and the
Prince of Palermo derives the greater
part of his income from it. The, snow
is gathered on the mountains In felt.
covered baskets, and is sold In the
cities for refrigerating purposes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Now that her husband is the King
of Saxony, Louise, who ran away with
Giren, seeks to join His Majesty in
the exercise of the divine right OF
kingship.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

The real elixir Of life. according to
the assertion of an Australian physi.
clan, is buttermilk. He declares that
the fluid named contains ravenous
microbes, which prey upon the mi.
crobes which are dangerous to life,
and thus make It easy for a human
vided his chief beverage is butter
milk Z.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Some grocers say they cont keep
Defiance Starch This Is because they
have a stock on hand OF other brands
containing only IL OF in a package,
which they won't be able to sell first,
because Defiance contains Is or. for
the same money.
Do you want 16 OF. instead OF " OF.
for same money? Then buy Defiance
Starch. Requires no cooking.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Really. the correspondents in st.
Petersburg aren't doing their full duty
to the world. Are there any indications
yet that the new baby is going 70 have
tooth?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

No, King Edward, you are not pow
erful enough to set up the fashion OF
bracelets for men, and they are al.
ready worn by dudes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Young Mr.. Thaw's pretty little cho-
rus girl offers to give him up for $780,
600. But what can pretty little cho-
rus girl be expected to know about ad
yalorem?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Uncle Sam must be something of a
farmer when the statistics show that
the railroads received more than $463,
100000 for simply moving his 1904
crop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
RurnJar. Vis;t Medi,noIie

Mediapolis, Nov. 23.-Burglars rob
bed the store OF Swigert Brothers. TAX.
several hundred dollars Worth Of
hats, caps. shoes and shirts. There
u no clue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25
Alexeff Gets Appointment,

st. Petersburg, Nov. 23.-An i'm
perial decree issued, appoints Viceroy
Alexeff a member VI the council Of the
empire and Of the committee Of min
listers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Defiance Starch Is guaranteed biggest
and best or money refunded. 16
ounces, 10 cents. Try 1t now.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Prof Langley may retort to Prof.
Baldwin that anyway he wouldn't
). give much for an airship that won't
stand when hitched.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

A Chicago newspaper says that John
ID. Rockefeller is rich beyond the
dreams Of avarice" Rot! Avarice
never closes an eye.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

They say parting the masculine
head Of hair In the middle has really
gone out. The side parts the thing.
Besides, it's more masculine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

A st. Louis woman has left her
comparatively new husband because
he is too good natured. 1t surely is
hard to suit em.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

A minister says Manhattan island IS
named in the Bible. Certainly-that
island Is heaven on earth-if you are
not bankrupt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

Write MURINE EYE REMEDY Co, Chicago II
your eyes are core or taflamed, and get Oculist's
advice and free sample MURIN NE. ltcures al eye-ills
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-11-25

There is cat in London worth S..
oOe-just as there are postage stamps
that are worth" $1,000 or SO apiece.