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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

over. The executive council will ar
range for the preliminary session OF
the legislature. The different houses
will then make their own arrange
ments. The converting OF the legisla-
ture will not be delayed. The inau-
gural exercises will be carried out as
previously arranged.
The origin Of the fire is in doubt, and
Governor Cummins will order an i'm
mediate investigation.
Last night, the state ot11clals We're
stunned by the extent OF the damage
done. They had not supposed it was
possible that the building, supposedly
fre-proof, should have burned so ex-
tensively, or that it would present so
many obstacles in the way OF the sub
lection of the flames.
With it, is the rebound OF feeling
that followed the certainty, entertain
ed at noon, that the entire building
was doomed Now, the officials are
beginning to take stock and to formu-
late plans of repair and Of rebuilding
on a safer plan. "A
The progress of the fire was pictur-
esque, and the inability OF the firemen
to stop its progress was heartrending.
The distance OF the building from
hydrants rendered the use Of high
water pressure impossible without
bursting hose, and the, water merely
ran from the nozzles. The hill upon
which the building is located is one
Of the highest points in the city, while
the height of the building added to the
difficulty. The firemen were further
handicapped by their lack of knowl
edge Of the building, and did not know
where to get to get at the flames.
When Chief Burnett OF the fire de.
partment had placed the different
lines of hose, he declared that unless
the flames could be kept from extend
ing to the senate chamber the entire
building was doomed
This fate seemed inevitable, and
probably would have occurred had it
not been for the insistence OF Cover
nor Cummins and the courageous &C.
ton of t. H. Rattenbury, Consulting
Engineer Lindley and an unknown
electrician. These three went into the.
garnet over the north dome, forced
their way through door and cropping
their way through the binding smoke,
closed the doors which communicated
between the senate chamber and the
house. The three men held each
others hands, none OF them knew IL
he would ever get back alive. The
smoke hurt their lungs at first, but at
ter a little they felt no sensation. On
they went until they reached the doors
which lead from the dome to the house
chamber. closed them and returned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
|0WA'S CAPITOL
BADLY BURNED
Fire Loss Will Be Between
100000 and $780,
900.
CHAMBER OF HOUSE RUINED
Senate Chamber, Library and the
First or Main Floor Offices Were
Not Reached BY the Fire, But
Many Offices We're Water soaked.

Des Moines, Jan. 5.-Within a week
OF the opening Of the legislature, the
beautiful state capitol yesterday fur
n1shed material for the flames. The
chamber OF the house OF representa-.
tives, which the capitol commission
had labored SO hard to put in shape
and render fair to look upon, is a
mass of charred and smouldering
ruins.
The galleries. precipitated to the
moor below, the false ceiling above
and the expensive chandeliers, are all
huddled in one inextricable mass, over
which water played all last night, and
which bear mute testimony to the evi.
dence OF the element of destruction,
which 20 nearly swept Iowa's $1,000
600 capitol away.
In the fire half dozen men were in
1ured more or less seriously.
The loss is estimated variously from
100000 to half q million. Governor
Cummins places an approximate esti-
mate OF 100000 upon the damage
done, but State Architect Liebbe be-
lieves the higher figure is more near
ly correct.
Last night, the beautiful structure
on Capitol hill presented a scene of
desolation. The outer steps were COW
cred with ice, while within, lighted
candles and lanterns, the only means
Of illumination, were fitting fitfully
about. Water dripped down the
marble walls and flushed in torrents
down the broad staircases. The floors
were covered with from one to two
inches of water, which was being
swept out as fast as it gathered, while
the dismantled offices throughout the
building presented a scene of desola-
tion-a sort of mute mourning for the
calamity that had overtaken the
state. ,.
= The damage by fire was confined
mostly to the north wing. but the Of
fees below are flooded with water.
The valuable pictures that were hang
ing on the walls OF the room OF the
supreme court were early removed by
Clerk of the Supreme Court John
Crockett and safely locked in the
vault
At o'clock last night. Il nasuiy
called meeting of the executive council
was held in the dismantled office OF
Governor Cummins and plans for TAX
ing care of the legislature were gone
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

ally in the house. In recent letter TO
Dr.. Hartman. he says:
STATE OF OREGON.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT..
The Peruna Medicine Co.. Columbus O.:
Desr Sies-l have had 0ccssi0n to Hse
your Peruna medicine In my family
for colds, and II proved to be an excel
lent remedy. Ihsve NOT had occasion
to use II for other ailments.
Yours very truly W. N. LORI.
1t will be noticed that the Governor Gays
he has no: had occasion to use Peruns for
other ailments. The reason for this Is.
most other ailments begin with cold. U1ing
Peruna to promptly cure colds, he protects
his family against other ailments. This isex-
actly what every other family in the United
States should do. Keep Peruna inth1 house.
Use it for coughs, colds. Ia grippe. and other
climatic affections of winter. and there will
be no other ailments in the house. Such
families should provide themselves with
copy of DR.. Hartman's free book, entitled
Winter Catarrh.' Address DR.. Hart.
man, Columbus Ohio.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
10000 Plants for 1ec,

10000 Plants for 16c.
This is a remarkable offer the John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse. Wis,
makes. They will send you their big
plant and seed cataiog. together with
enough seed to grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages.
1000 delicious Carrots.
1000 blanching, nutty Celery.
1000 rich. buttery Lettuce.
1000 splendid Onions.
1000 rare. luscious Radishes.
1000 gleriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer Ia made in order to
induce you to try their warranted seeds
for when you once plant them you
will grow no others. and
ALL FOR BUT Ice POSTAGE.
providing you will return this notice,
and II you will send them zoe in post
age, they will add to the above pack
age of the famous Berliner CaulifoWer.
(W. N. W
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
CAPITOL BUILDING, SALEM. OREGON.
A Letter From The 0oversor Of Oregon.

Peruna is known from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. Letters of congratulation and com
mendation testifying to the merits of Pc
runa as a catarrh remedy arc pouring in
from every State in the Union. DR.. Hart
man is receiving hundreds of such letters
daily. All classes write these letters. from
the highest to the lowest.
The outdoor laborer. the indoor artisan.
the clerk, the editor, the statesman, the
preacher-all agree that Peruna is the ca
tarrh remedy of the age. The stage and
rostrum, recognizing catarrh as their great
est enemy, are especially enthusiastic in
their praise and testimony.
Any man who wishes perfect health must
% entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is
well nigh universal; almost omnipresent.
Peruna is the only absolute safeguard
known. A cold is the beginning of catarrh.
70 prevent Colds, to cure colds, is to cheat
catarrh out of its victims Peruna not
only cures catarrh. but prevents it. Every
household should be supplied with this
great remedy for coughs. colds and so
forth.
The Governor Of Oregon is an ardent
admirer of Peruna. He keeps it continu-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
A Western WooIurower.

Newcastle, Wyo.. Dec. 21.-There is
man in this place who claims that no
one need suffer with backache, as he
has proven in his own case that it can
be completely and permanently cured.
His name is S. c. Hoist. and he is
stock raiser and woolgrower.
II was shearing sheep at the time
the first pain came on" says Mr.. Hoist.
Il was go bad for two years after
wards that 1 could hardly sit down,
and when once down it was almost i'm.
possible for me to get up again.
II tried all the medicine could hear
Of and several doctors without help,
not even for moment.%I used Dodd's
Kidney Pills and they made a new
man ont of me. felt as if there was
new blood in my veins. I am as stout
in the back as mule and can lift and
work as hard as please without an
ache or pain in any part of my body.
1T is now over year since they
cured me and can say there is not a
healthier man in Wyoming than I am,
and before using Dedd's Kidney Pills
there was not more complete physi-
cal wreck in the whole country than
was" -,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
500 Reward. 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased 70 learn
that there ct least dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its stages, and that ia
catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the Oily positive
be ng constitutional disease. requires constitu.
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken in.
ternaHy acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing Its work The proprietore have 80
much faith in its curative powers. that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for case that II falls to cure
Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills ure the best. ...,.-.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Bear in mind that the Iowa SAM
tarium is a modern institution for tax.
ing care of the sick. The same meth
DDS and principles are carried out here
that have stood the test for more than
thirty years at the Battle Creek San
itarium. 6O3 East Twelfth ST., Des
Moines, Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

A stubborn man in Lewiston, Mo-,
'efused to pay his poll-tax, and defied
me authorities to collect it. He is now
Jail, and has been playing checkers
with his nose against the bars since
August 5. Every day he stays in Jail
tdds S1.75 to his pOll-tax of 81.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

The babyless go-cart is not yet in
vogue.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

There are few bachelors who are
really half as contented as married
men, .~..... 49,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Siberian railway trains. under new
schedule, cover the distance from
Moscow to Port Arthur, 5,3SS miles,
in thirteen days. The fare including
sleeper, is $134. The traveller who
wishes to be exclusive can have a
special train Of three cars for $1.0s
/ mile.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

For everything you have missed
you have gained something else
Emerson,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
KeeIev Cure,

The Oldest branch Kelley institute in the
world is located at Des Moines In. Drunken.
ness, Morphine. Opium, Tobacco and all
narcotic addictions cured
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

A machine for making the tins used
for sardines has been invented by a
Norwegian. Hitherto a skilled work
man could make about 600 tins daily;
the new machine will produce from
$4,000 to 10000 a day. ..--,- ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Whistler's amusing personal concelt
was charmingly displayed on one occa
sion when A. G. Plowden, London
police magistrate, attended private
view at the Grosvenor Gallery. al
most the first friend met" he says
was Whistler, and he very good-na
.uredly took me up to full-length por
raft which he was exhibiting of Lady
Archibald Campbell. After had done
my best to express my humble appreci
alton of beautiful picture asked
him If there were any other pictures
which he would advise me to look at
Other pictures said Whistler, in
tone of horror; other pictures! There
are no other pictures! You are
through!'" .s...., ....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

To prevent the extinction of the
chamois in the Swiss Alps, law has
been passed in Grisonos, Switzerland,
prohibiting the shooting of chamois on
the mountains. A real chamois skin
is now worth $50.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

It is only tomorrow's burdens that
break the back of today.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

A waterproof cloak costs about
twenty cents in Japan. 1t is made OF
oiled paper, and will last one year
with ordinary usage. They are worn
chiefly by coolies who draw handcarts
in the streets. -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

AS rule, married men live seven
years longer than bachelors. and wives
five years longer than maids.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

he does not have Defiance Starch. you may
be sure he is afraid to keep it until his
stock of IL OF. packages are sold. Defiance
Starch Is not only better than any other
Cold Water Starch, but contains 16 OF. to
the package and sells for the same money
as IL o. brands
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago-Mrs. THos. ROBBINS,
Maple Street, Norwich, n Y, Feb. II, 1900
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
Better a little Gliding than a grea:
deal of Observation-Disclosures.

The battle of Fort Stephenson.
though not in itself great battle, was
the first really brilliant effort Of the
War of 1872 The youth OF the hero,
the disparity of numbers on the oppos-
ing sides, and the decisive triumph
leading directly to Perry's Victory on
Lake Erie and the Battle of the
Thames, aroused burst of enthusiasm
throughout the country, similar to
that which followed Dewey's achieve
ment few years ago.
The brevet rank of lieutenant-col-
onel was at once conferred upon Crog-
han; and later, by joint resolution of
Congress, gold medal suitably in.
scribed.-From George Croghan,
Hero!" in -Four Track News" for
January.
Wife Before marriage man is
known by the company he keeps"
Husband-"And after?" Wife"By
the clothes his wife wears"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

When a Japanese lady enters rail-
road car, she removes her tiny shoes,
then steps on the seat and gradually
brings down her body until she is
seated with her feet doubled under
her. $50, 49,
In the coolest parts OF Siberia
rainbow may sometimes be seen all
day long in cloudless sky. 1t is sup.
posed to be due to me renection OF
the sun on fine particles of snow in
the air.
The people of Macon, Ca, do many
thing to show the world that it Is a
live town. A farmer there erected, in
cemetary, conspicuous and expen.
sive monument to himself. The resi-
dents bombarded the marble shaft
with revolvers. The farmer then offer
I'd $500 reward for the conviction OF
any one who had hand in the distig-
urement of his monument. The peo-
pie burned him in effigy and offered
$1,000 to any ono who could find out
who they were.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Eugene Field was once visiting the
house of Richard Henry Stoddard fE
New York. During the evening q cei
tain well-known physician dropped IN
He is a serious man, and bit pomp
ous. The talk turned on diet DOC
tor" said Stoddard, 1--WE heard thGr
you eat two eggs at breakfast every
mcrning the year round" NO." sale
The doctor, emphatically; mo; on the
contrary" ION the contrary" cried
5tnddard; whats the contrary Of eat
ing two eggs?" Laying two eggs,
came in deep, solemn tones from
Field,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

FITS Permanently Cured No nss or ~ousness Arsea
drst days Of DR.. Khns's Great Nerve Restorer.
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and trestisA
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

Stops tho Cough ana
Works on tho Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Price 5o
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

More Flexible and Lasting,
won't shake out or blow out; by using De-
hance Starch you obtain better results than
possible with any other brand and onesthird
more for same money. ># .-.....
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
In ancient times the Egyptians con.
sidered red symbol Of fidelity.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children teething, sOftens the gums, reduces i-
aammstion allays pain cu-es wind coic. 25c bottle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

lighted candle with him. He claims
he put the candle on the ledge of the
small opening of the duct when he
got out and that he left it in the COM
mittee room No. when he went
away, swearing positively that he
took the candle out of the duct.
When it was suggested by Cover
nor Cummins that it would be difficult
for him to find room to draw his body
out of the duct with the candle on
the ledge, he insisted that this was
possible. VI.
Careful examination of the ruins al
the state house seems to force the
conclusion that the earlier estimates
of the damage were too high. Cover
nor Cummins' estimate OF 100000
was probably the most nearly COR
rect, while it may be even less than
that.
However, this is basing an estimate
on the actual cost Of replacing the
building. AS it will be rebuilt, with
additional improvements and more
complete fire protection, the cost will
run close to 100000 or over. The
cost Of the wall decorations alone is
considerable, and will run high.
The capitol improvement commits
sion yesterday conferred with the
executive council. At the urgent re-
quest of the council, the commission
consented to take up the work OF es
aiming the extent OF the damage
done and Of reporting upon plans o.
repair. The report will be ready
about Saturday and will be submitted
to the executive council and by them
given to the legislature.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

If it were good for no other purpose
no one could dispute that in silence
there is safety.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
When Your Grocer SAYS

Beauty is skin deep, and few have
thick skins. a~, .....s>s .r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08
IOWA SANITARlUM.

The saddest thing in life is to have
nothing to live for.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-01-08

The more of man the saint is the
more of a saint the man will be.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-08-11
More tnan 100 lives lost.

oi ~ EBBLo, COL, Aug 8, 1904. The wreck
Eo ,'e Worlds Fair Flyer on the Denver &
mil riande railroad near Eden, seven
io igS NJ. north of Pueblo, last evening, proves
d. .,aat nave been one of the greatest railroad
T'aaSIefs TTn os in the history of the country.
caP WI crowded passenger cars and baggage
ont was engulfed in the torrent that tore
10 "a, a lfeste spanning Steele's Hollow, and,
:6a al ara" as we know tonight, only three of
g,VIcupants of these cars escaped death.
rIi"s,u ,unately two sleeping cars and a
tbe b1I, H.. completing the train, remained on
Of tbeiesk Saek at the edge of the abyss and none
How 1'elr 1nr occupants were killed or injured
many ,perished probably never will be
sand6 safnnd16'ely determined, for the treacherous
o'clon- are drifting over the bodies. At 8
covora.t srh This evening 76 bodies had been re-
fed and of these 40 have been identi-
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$1oo Reward $500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
% ns ana gRg Ing as Rasnt
and assisting nature in doing its work.
The pr0priet0rs have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list Of testimonials.
Address, F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo.
o.
Vs. Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
3W32
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-08-11
KILLS GERMS OF CATARRR.
HyOmei Goes to the Root of the Disease ant
Makes Astonishing Cures

Hyomei Goes to the Root of the Disease and
Makes Astonishing Cures.
Catarrh cannot be cured by the use of
pills, liquid medicines and sO-called system
tonics. Under such treatment the germs
of the disease will still live in the air
passages and increase and multiply.
Hyomei is the only scientific and thorough
way to cure catarrb. Killing the germs in
the air passages, it enters the blood with
the oxygen, destroys the microbes in the
blood and effectually drives from the
system all traces of catarrhal poison.
Probably the strongest evidence that can
be offered as to the powers Of Hyomei to
cure catarrh is the fact that r. II. Moody
will agree to refund the money if you say
Hyomei has not cured you.
The complete Hyomei outfit costs but
$1.OO and consists of an inhaler that can be
carried in the vest pocket, medicine
dropper and bottle OF Hyomei: The in
haler lasts a lifetime, and if one bottle does
not cure, an extra bottle of Hyomei can be
obtained.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-08-11
HER SWINDLE UNEARTHED,
in-pector W. b. Snow Arrests the
SWind1ers.

Swindlers.
,pector William B. Snow has
.l mother Swindle and secured the
ibe swindlers. For more than a
had been quietly investigating
E american Trust Co., which had
t+rs at IA fremont street, Boston,
thursday he swore out the war
4Iected the arrest of John Mar
.'l If Boston and Francis c. Web
esea, officers of the concern,
D- with having used the mails to pro-
.'a ..-p ness which the postal authori-
lice as a lottery and swindle.
mpIaints have been received by
..-ieS. Inspector Snow said to a
.' soUAal reporter: "This is one Of
e biggest swindieS unearthed in Boston
.'1.>. No one knows how many hum
-s people were victimized, We have
-'-..- use against the defendants. They
4- lowing offers to struggling people,
'H aot live up to them. AS is nearly
".- f- case in such deals, it was the
HH hose who could ill afford to lose
a Nho We're trapped Some of them
.-'- very cent they had. The scheme
..w me, but fake on the face of it."
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1904-08-11
OBITUARY..

r. Howard died July 18th after a
,..s He was born in Waldoboro
,4 aud came to Searsmont with
~, when a child. After living
nqber Of years he moved to Bel
.h- home where he died. He mar
s;ile Wadsworth, who survives
q a son and daughter, Edward
.ad Mrs. Chas. Simmons, both of
lie leaves one brother, Joseph
a+ Winthrop, and two sisters,
Arnold of Rockland, and Mrs.
.les of Belfast. Mr.. Howard
En-. 9ccupations of farmer and
lIs was a man of good qualities
s.d by many friends. He was
-mber of the Grange. The fu-
l.d at his home in Belmont
.~g c. Z. Beebee of SearSmont
ar services. The bearers were
rpgherS-Geo. Mariner, Fred
... t.lN. Brewster and Fred Mar
.t sal offerings were as follows: :
. uiakS and roses from Mrs.
scent of sweet peas, E. How
, i- bouquet of pinks and roses,
-mmons and daughters Flora
olSket of flowers, Frank Wood
.at Of roses and pinks. Dudley
IaVard; bouquet of roses, Mys-
- wreath of pond lilies, E. Brew
-t Of flowers, Mrs. A. j. Don
-.s. Mrs. 7. A. Batchelder.
.qale Mank died at Isle au Haut
.f-. a short illness of diphtheria,
...> She was adopted by Mr.. and
f5 Mank of Thomaston when
-arS old and was spending the
,-h them on Isle au Haut when
.Ern i'll. lnterment was at Isle