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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01
feet from the door back to point

feet from the door back to point
about five feet in rear of the DOOR.
This mass Of bodies in the center OF
the doorway reached within two feet
OF the Intel. All the corpses at this
point were women and children. Here
a fight for life took place that dis.
membered many persons in death.
This is shown by the aspect Of the
bodies as they lay when found.
Women on top Of these masses OF
dead had been overtaken by death as
they crawIed on hands and knees
over the bodies Of those who had
died before. Others lay with arms
stretched out in the direction toward
which lay life and safety, holding in
their hands fragments Of garments
not their own. They had evidently
been torn from the bodies of others
whom they had pulled down and
trampled under foot as they fought for
life.
AS the police removed layer after
layer OF dead in these doorways, the
sight became SO sickening that police.
men and firemen, hardened as they
are to horrible scenes, turned away
in horror. The bodies were In such
an inextricabie mass, and 80 tightly
were they jammed between the sides
OF the door and the walls that it was
impossible to lift them one by one
and carry them out. The only pos.
sible thing to do was to seize a leg
or arm or a piece of clothing and pull
with main strength, dragging several
entwined bodies away together.
Policemen and firemen worked at
the task with tears running down their
cheeks, and the sobs Of other rescuers
could be heard in the street. A mum.
Der of men were compelled to aban.
don the work and seek the open air,
while others, whose nerves had not
as yet been shaken, proceeded with
the untangling. AS the bodies were
dragged out Of the water soaked
blackened mass of corpses, more hoI
rifying sights were disclosed.
There were women, whose clothing
was torn completely from the bodies
above the waist, whose breasts had
been trampled into a pulp and whose
faces had been marked beyond identi-
fication.
Juc tACAO " oo Az SuSA
number Of dead in any one spot, but
bodies lay in the first and second bal
comics in great numbers.
In some places corpses were piled
up in the aisles three or four deep
where one had fallen and others trip
per over the PROSTATE forms. These
had died as they fell, evidently suffo-
Gated by gas. rs..-.
Des Moines, Dec. s1-Iowans miss
ing in the Chicago fire and supposed
to be dead arc as follows:
Mrs. N. M. Stark, Des Moines.
Mrs. l.. J. Tuttle, Des Moines.
John Holland, Des Moines.
Mrs. Danier, Burlington.
Miss Bessie Chapman, 10 years old
Cedar Rapids Ia.
Miss Nina Chapman, Cedar Rapids,
l a d
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01
RUSSIA TO STAY.
Minister to China Says That II Is Too
Cold "a Move Troops.


Cold to Move Troops.
Picking, Dec. s9.-Lien Fang, first
secretary of the board Of foreign al
fairs. visited Russian Minister Lessar
today and requested information con-
corning the intentions of the Russian
government regarding the evacuation
OF Manchuria-
Minister Lessar in reply said that
nothing could be done at present with
a view to evacuation, for two rea-
sons. In the first place, the minister
pointed out the cold weather made It
impossible to remove the troops
from their present positions. besides
which there were no barrack accom-.
modations to be had elsewhere, and
in the second place, he said, 1t would
endanger Russian interests to under
take evacuation during the progress
of negotiations between Russia and
Japan, for the reason that Japan
might seize the opportunity to invade
Manchuria.
The Chinese government Is SO
alarmed at the prospect OF becoming
involved in the seemingly prospective
war that it would prefer that Russia
should remain in control Of Man
churia. AS an alternative the foreign
Office has indicated to the ministers
that a settlement satisfactory to
China would be that Russia and
Japan should retain their respective
treaty rights in Korea and Man.
churia If they agree not to attempt
to obtain further advantages in
either country.
The Russian commander Imperative
ly requested the Tartar general to
disband his militiamen and to disarm
them. The Tartar general issued an
order in accordance with this re.
quest, but it Is understood the men
are concealing their arms, supposedly
with the Tartar generals conniv.
ancn
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01
Good News From Minnesota.

Iakefield, Mimi, Jan. mfr. VIII
liam E. Gentry Of this place is one Of
the best.known and most highly re-
spected men in Jackson County. For
As years he has suffered with Kidney
Trouble and now at II years Of age he
has found complete cure and is well.
His cure Is remarkable because OF
the length Of time he had been suffer-
ing. Gases, Of 40 years standing might
be considered incurable, but the rem
sdy that cured Mr.. Gentry seems to
xnow no limit to its curative power.
:Ar. Gentry says:
Il have suffered with misery In my
back tor about IS years and had all
the troublesome symptoms of Kidney
ond Urinary disease. tried various
kinds of remedies. but all to no effect
until tried Dodd's Kidney Pills. Now
have no pain In my back. and feel
cutie well In every way.
Il am II years Of age and feel
better than I have for the last ~
years. I attribute It all to Dodd's Kid
ney Pills"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01
MASSACRE JUST UNEARTHED.
Staying of Missionaries In Liberia
Concealed for Two Years.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Minister
Lyon has reported to the state de.
partment from Monrovia, Liberia, un.
der date of November 4 last, the
death by massacre in the depths OF an
African forest of white missionary
named John G. Tate, with all OF his
following, eighteen in number.
It appears that the massacre took
place as far back as March Is, 1901,
yet this, the first detailed account,
has just come to hand in an affidavit
by Mrs. Mary L. Allen, white mis-
sionary at Nouna Kroo, Liberia. She
had the story from some of the ma.
tive Doc tribesmen, who knew Of the
killing. ss
Tate had large mission and farm,
and, besides he maintained consid-
cradle school in the jungle, and alto.
gether nineteen people were in the
mission when it was surrounded dur
ing the night by the Docs.
The first man who answered a
knock at the door, was shot. The in.
terpreter next was shot and as Tate
appeared and tried to protect the
body Of the interpreter himself was
shot. The Docs then killed all the
remaining inmates of the house, cut
off their heads and placed the bloody
members in. coffin and sent them
back to their people as trophies. In
explanation of their action, the Docs
said: I'VE have no fight with the
white men. But If we do not kill him
now he will bring his country to make
war upon u.s.
Minister Lyon, on the strength OF
this affidavit, has communicated with
the Liberian secretary Of state with
view to securing fuller information
and perhaps the punishment OF the
perpetrators Of the massacre.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01
BANK ROBBERS IN rolLa.
Three Men Under Arrest for 0pimhy
Robbery.

lnfGG WIFI Gu9St SNfS~s 80 @0'-'--t
Robbery.
Cherokee, Dec. 30.-Eimer Burning
and Ahner Hicks, the two men cap
tured at sheldon a few days ago and
confined In the county JAN to answer
to the charge of robbing the Citizens
Savings bank Of Quimby, are consid-
cred hard characters by the authori-
ties ana they are being carefully
guarded TO prevent possible escape.
Sheriff Hogan states that he is Ger
ain the men are guilty. although they
refuse to confess, but, on the other
aand, attempt to maintain their In
nocenca-
! John Wicks. Chas. White and John
Wilson, the three arrested at Kansas
City for completely in the robbery,
were brought here yesterday oy
Sheriff Hogan. All but $500 OF the
$3.50 stolen was recovered on the
men. All are said to be well known
by the police in northwestern Iowa,
southern Minnesota and southeastern
Dakota, where they have operated LOT
a number of months. 1t Is claimed
that they have been implicated In the
numerous postofice and bank rob-
berries in this section of the country
that have puzzled the authorities for
months past.
Dunning and Hicks were captured
at Sheldon by means of the rural teie-
phones. The farmers throughout this
section were notified of the robbery
and given a description OF the men.
Several farmers near Sheldon saw the
two bound in that direction and tele-
phoned the sheriff and marshal who
rounded them up Immediately upon
their arrival.
John Wicks, known as "Slim." IL
thought to be identical with a probes
sioual gambler who made his home
here for number of months. 1t is
thought he perfected plans for the
robbery.
Since the robbery many citizens OF
Quimby claim to have seen the men
and it Is not thought there will be any
difficulty in establishing their iden'
y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01
Havy Loss From Hail Storms.

Sioux City Dec. 31.-The hail In
s,lrance companies have paid out $3.50.
600 in losses in northwestern Iowa
during the year just drawing to q
close, according to Q. G. Chesley OF
Des Moines, president Of the Des
Moines Mutual Hail Insurance associa
ton, who is here on business. This
probably has been the worst year fol
losses in the history of hail insurance,
said Mr.. Chesley, "and particularly
has northwestern Iowa proved an ex
pensiye section of country. At least
so per cent of the entire losses OF
the state of Iowa were suffered in this
corner of Iowa. Our own company
must have paid out at least $4,000
in northwestern Iowa this year. while
our total losses in the state for the
wear were about $45, 900.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

The reason which makes an unmar
ried man suspect that red flannel pet
ticoats are going out OF fashion is
that there hasn't been much IN the
Dapers lately about wome,. tagging
rains with that sort of apparel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

There are practically $4,000 post.
,ffices In tie United States, and the
man WHO has to find names for the
new ones says 1t is good deal hard,
er jeI than naming the Pullman cars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

Ex-Lieut. Gov. Jones Of New York.
who during the past few years has
been losing his sight until he is al
most totally blind. offers to help any
pupils ID the public schools Of Bing.
hamton whose eyes are affected and
who need the attention OF an oculist.
Jones, he still pays the freight.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

When Edmund Kean and Macready,
intense rivals, played In the same
pieces at Drury Lane. 1t was usual to
consult them in the course Of the
evening as to what they would APP
pear in next. One night, when the
prompter was sent to ask Mr.. Mac
ready what he would play with Mr..
Kean. the great tragedian frowned
upon him till he blushed. "'Fore gad>
sir" he roared, how should know
what the man would like to play?"
The prompter retired to seek the de-
sired information with Mr.. Eean.
Damn it, sir" said Mr.. Kean, sharp.
ly. "how the hell should l now what
the fellow can play?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01
Des NOines. Iowa

a cable says the English Winston
Churchill will come to this country
frankly seeking rich American wife.
He can offer no coronet-only name
which he has made by actual accom-
plishment. It will be interesting to
watch the progress Of a hunter 80
handicapped.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

7, IS officially denioa' that Prin,
ress Elisabeth shot the actress,
though how that denial is going to
alter the facts Is not at oil apparent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

A Russian lady, admirer Of Rossini
having watched the composer on his
daily promenade during several days.
sent message to his house express
sive OF her desire to be received By
him. The reply TO this strange COM
munication was: Il do nothing Tor
nothing. II the lady brings me q
very fine bunch OF asparagus, she win
be welcome, and she can take view OF
me at her leisure" Then. pointing TO
his waist, which had attained q some
what aldermanic rotundity, he IL said
to have added: THE lady may even
walk around me II she pleases. but
must have my asparagus"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

Some men are like pins; they have
their good points, yet they are apt to
stick you
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

shoestrings are largely made from
the skin of the beluga, or white
whale. which is known as "porpoise
leather"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

Perfectly simple and simply perfect
IS dyeing with PUTNAM FADELES9
DYES.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

Portuguese is spoken by 100000
people in Portugal and by 100000
In other countries.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

To Cure = Cold in Ono DAY.
fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
fruppists refund money II it fails to cure 25c
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

No chromos or cheap premiums,
but Z better quality ard one-third
more Of Defiance Starch for the same
rrice OF other starches.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

According to morgue keepers Their
are 3o2 bodies at six ncraues:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

The New York Central Is advertis-
ing New York as a winter resort, and
calling attention to the fact that New
York has more theatrical and musical
attractions than any other city in the
world, and gives list Of a few of the
principal actors now on the stage or
to be seen in its a. playhouses this
winter This list includes:
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01
A Mysterious Accident.

Milford, Dec. 2S.-A. Christopherson,
section boss on the Milwaukee road
at this place, met with an accident III
the yards here that will in all proba-
bility prove fatal. The accident occur
red near the stock yards and no one
knows just exactly how it happened.
Just before the accident he was seen
walking close to the engine of
special train that had just come in
and after the accident blood was found
on the driver wheels of the engine.
The right arm is mangled from the
shoulder to the hand. If he rallies
from the first shock the arm must be
amputated, but as yet the extent of
his injuries can not be dete,N .1ned and
It may be that he is injured internally.
Fatal Accident With Gasoline.
Vail, Dec. 31.-Lucy Harrington.
while cleaning cloak with gasoline
near a kitchen stove met with fatal
accident. The gasoline exploded and
The burning fluid was thrown all over
her clothing. She ran into the yard,
where she stood dazed and confused
while the clothes were burned from
her body. She died in a few hours in
terrible agnoy Her father was
rescuea from the burning house by
Reighbors.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

In addition to the above attractions.
grand opera. under the direction of Mr.
Heinrich Conried. will be given during
the winter at the Metropolitan Opera
House. and will include some Of the great
Wagner operas and for the first time In
this country, 'Parsifal' There will also
be light opera under the direction OF
Victor Herbert. with hundreds Of con-
certs and musical entertainments by ia
nous artists.
Incidentally, attention Is called to
the fact that the New York Central
Lines offer the finest service between
the West and New York with their 8
trains day from Chicago, 8 from
St. Louis, from Cincinnati and IA
from Buffalo. landing people in the
center OF the hotel, theatre and resi-.
dence portion of the metropolis.
:: Some people who have colds In the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

l H a % = - y a II r. u
TO the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new
things Of everyday use in the market
and who Is reasonably satisfied WIN
the old. we would suggest that q tria
OF Defiance Cold Water Starch -
made at once. Not alone because y
Is guaranteed by the manufacturer
to be superior to any other brand
but because each 10c package coz
tains Is ozs.. while all the other klnas
contain but 10 ozs. 1t Is safe to say
that the lady who once uses Dehanc'
Starch will use no other. Quahv
and quantity must win. 8
Lucky is the man whose dinner \"
his appetite.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

Send SOC for package OF SneI's-Thy-On. II
does not cure yOnr ECZE MA will retnM
you the money. SUEL MEDICINE co De-
MOines. lows.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

$500 per NJ. Lewis "Single Binder "
straight SC cigar, costs the dealer some
more than other SC cigars, but the higher
price enables this factory to use higher
grade tobacco. Lewis Factory, Peoria, III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01
GOOD HoUsEKEErERs

:: Some people who have colds IN the
head seem to have nothing else there
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

A lawyer never mistakes the viii
for the deed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

A soft answer may turn away
wrath, but it seldom works on book
agents, a.s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

Thomas @. Seabrooks
Cecilia Lotus
Sidney Herbert
Mrs. Yeamans
William Collier e.
Agnes Booth ~
kyrle Bellew p
Jessie Millward
Charles Hawtrey
william II. Crane
James K. Hackett
Annie Irish
]. L. DodSOn
Frank Daniels
Grace VanStuddiford
Ethel Barrymore
Weber & Fields.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

use the best That Is why they buy kuS
Bleaching Blue. All good grocers, 10c
TO pander to the lower faculties u
to paralyZe the higher.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurss
IN the Children's Home in New York, cuN
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Ieething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over so. 600 tes
f 9p on aaa At al Druggists 25c. saMps
Silence is often the price Of domes
tic felicity,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

The Japanese diet, will not Include
vodka.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teerhing, softens the gums, reduces "
nammation, aays pain, curcs wind coic. 25c oosue
The looking glass Is the place to see
great men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

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- Oouam s..s-.ssss s.'ss~s
A unnwfoha1 payuh1o - alvAnnA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-01

sembly. Tickets will be issued to COM
mittees of the Grant club. After
state officials are supplied the remain
der will be divided among the legisla-
tors to be issued by them to their
| friends.
Ridicule has torn down more than
1t has ever built.
Host-"Have mother drink fore
you go, ole f'ler. Guest-"Like ia.
but dashn't- Host-"You' lasht
man I'd expected to be 'fraid O. goo
whisky" Guest" 'Taint whisky
'ts shtairs my new boardin' house
Moved In it's mornin', an don't know
m yet"
"Has the doctor given up all hope?'
ooh, no; he thinks the estate will
settle the bill if his patient dies"
Liz-"Say, Mag! I'm dat hungry
dat when looks at de kid turnin'
he handle Of de chestnut rooster I
| fancy l kin hear music"
The club is refuge for homeless
married men.
A wedding engagement in Turke.
stan begins with the payment Of .
substantial consideration to the girls
parents. II the girl jilts her lover.
the engagement gift has to be return
cd, unless the parents have another
daughter to give as substitute.
IN Korea the rooms of a wife or
mother are the sanctuary of any man
who breaks the law. Unless for trea.
son or for one other crime, he cannot
DC forced to leave those rooms, and
SO long as he remains under the pro.
lection OF his wife's apartments he ia
secure from the officers Of the law.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
50 and 81 Boys Norfolk and
DsuhIe-Eressted Suits, S1.75

One Lot Of Children's SUITS.
Norfolk. Single and Double
Breasted; broken sizes of $500
and S4.00 Suits. Sizes, :, 9. 10.
a. 10. 16.
The Young Man also has a
great and good share in the Bar
gains for this Saturdays Bust
ness.
Small Lots in Youre Mems
Suits and Overcoats dat have
been selling at 5000, S12.5O, and
$500. Sizes Is to 20 years.
1913.
Suits are Double Breasted and
Single Breasted. Plain and Fancy.
Overcoats are plain Black and Ok
ford Mixtures; broad shoulGered,
cut long anG with full backs
Young Mems Suits and Over
coats III Broken Lots.
$3.50, $500, and $500 Young
Mems Suits. $4.75.
The suits are double breasted
and single breasted, Plain Black
Thihets end Fancy Mixtures, ali
wool and fast eolors.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
NORGAN'S PANAMA VIEWS
ARE READ BY CARMACK
Alabama Senator Severely Criticises
President and Department
of State.

Panama was under discussion in open
session OF the Senate this afternoon.
when Mr.. Morgan was recognized. and.
without objection. had his speech read
by Mr.. Carmack.
The usual manner Of the Tennessee
Senator in making a speech. with Wig
orous gestures, was lacking as he read
his colleagues views to the Senate Mr..
Morgan occupied Mr. Bailey's scat,
while Mr.. Carmack stood at Mr.. TIL
mans desk, adjoining that of the
Texan
Speaking of the Presidents course. he
commented that the s'-en of absolut-
ism had sounded its trumpet in his ear
The President had taken a course. he
declared. that would have cost the
King OF Great Britain his crown. II not
his head. The Morgan speech then re-
viewed State Department actions and
criticised them sharply.
The Washington times., 1904-02-12

ing of delegates, committees were an
nounced, with the exception Of the COM
mittee on resolutions, which was or
dered to be selected by State delega-
tions.
One Of the most important features Of
the afternoon meeting was the 'presenta~
ton. by Ida Hustled Harper. Of the bin
Of rights which had been drawn up by
a committee specially appointed for that
purpose. The bill requests that the
same privileges asked for the women
of America shall be extended TO the
women of our foreign possessions, and
that American women shall 10 longer
suffer the humiliation of being cOnSid-
cred not so worthy to exercise the rlght
OF suffrage as a Filipino, Porto Rican.
or Hawaiian man.
Strong objection is raised In the bill
to the court decision requiring a wife to
accept citizenship in the country CHOSEN
by her husband. The bin practically de-
nands the removal Of all constitutional
and legal barriers which deny 10 women
the privileges which they gran. TO men
The Washington times., 1904-02-12
PRESIDENT PIERCE CURED
OF CONSUMPTION and ASTHMA
HIS FAMILY PHYSICIAN TRIES THE FAMOUS
KOCH TUBERCULINE INHALATION
AND SAYS sTT is ALL RIGHT"
his FAMILY PHYSICIAN TRIES THE FAMOUS
AND SAYS SIT is ALL RIGHT"

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was confined TO the house for many
weeks.
After inhaling for only two weeks the
healing oily vapors and Koch Tuber-
cuiine which you prescribed for me. l
felt like another man. My family physi-
clan tried the treatment himself and
said it was all right. | therefore con-
tinued it's use. and today l am entirely
cured and owe a lifetime gratitude to
the Koch physicians for restoring me
to normal health. strength. and weight
simply deem It my plain duty TO suf-
fering humanity to make this truthful
statement. and you are at liberty TO
publish the same If you so desire. Wish
ing you every success in this humane
work. | remain.
Faithfully yours.
MARTIN PIERCE.
President and Manager Honeoye Falls
IN " Wood Works.
Veteran Civil War, Co. ID. 1Z6th N Y.
CHarcock's s Fighting Corps).
Present QUARTERMASTER of LEWIS
GATES POST. No. ESQ. G. a r.