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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
HAS RUSSIANS
ON THE RUN

st. Petersburg, July 30.-General
Stoessell has been relieved of COM
mand OF the Third Siberian army
corps.
Toxic, July 80, p m.-The follow
ing dispatche has been received from
the Japanese army headquarters.
"Our Independent cavalry which
entered Rykoff ION Sakhalin island,
forty-tive miles northeast of Port
Due) July 81 withdrew on finding
order in the city unfavorable to it's
occupancy. Cur army, intending to
crush the enemy's forces before they
retreated from the eminences west Of
Rykoff commenced to advance at 3 a.
m. of July %. The van, together
with an Independent body of cavalry,
advanced by forced marches, taking
and dislodging the enemy holding the
northern extremity of Rykoff and
rushed into the town. Confused
street fighting ensued, but the town
was completely taken at $3.50 a. m.
THE enemy's main strength, which
opposed our right column fled in dis
route leading to Pareono.
"On July % detachment which
was sent south in pursuit Of the en-
envy met the enemy's infantry some
800 strong, at point six miles south
Of Rykoff and killed over 200 and cap
tured 500.
"The eneny's strength opposed to
our right column was of some 5000
infantry, and fou. guns and four ma
chine guns, and that opposed to our
ileft column some 1000 infantry and
our guns.
THE enemy's loss in troops is un-
der investigation"
The following report has been re-
ceived from the headquarters Of the
imperial army:
"Our force on the island of Sakhalin
advanced on tho tweney-seventh and
holly chased the enemy from early in
the morning. Our vanguard occupied
Delbenskoe the same afternoon. While
our cavalry entered Rvkol another
detachment was sent against the en-.
envy at Nomiba and Ivovskoe, dis
lodged the enemy's force, holding Wy
dernicovsky and vicinity and immed-
lately commenced pursuit The en-
envy holding the latter place consist
ed of infantry with several guns. The
temperature is SO Fahrenheit"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
grateful 70 curicuRA
For ins.an. Relief ana Speedy Cure OF
Raw and SeaIy humour, Itching
Day and Nisht--SuHere
Months.

II wish you would publish this let
ter so that others suffering as | have
may be helped. For months awful
sores covered my face and neck, scahs
forming. itching terribly day and
night, breaking open. and running
blood aud matter. I'had tried man,
remedies, but was growing worse,
when l started with Cuticura, Thu
first application gave ne instant Ne
lief, and when had used two cakes
of Cuticura Soap and three boxes OF
Cuticura Ointment, was completely
cured. (signed) Miss Nellie Wander
Wiele, Lakeside. N. Y"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
rHE HIGH OFFICIALS -.
MUST BEAR BLAME

San Francisco, Aug. "a special
dispatch from San Diego, Cal, to the
Call says:
From an official source, the .relia.
bility of which cannot be questioned
because Of it's connection with the
court itself, it has just become known
what in substance will be the result
of the court of inquiry now investi.
eating the Bennington disaster. It
may be stated authoratatively that tn e
court will find that boiler B exploded
not because Of unusually high pres.
sure, but because the metal of the
crown sheet and the bolts holding
that crown sheet in place had been
dead had lost all life and nearly
all tensile strength by reason of con.
slant use and the failure to renew
the weakened place. The court will!
not censure the officers of the Ber.,
nington, but will pass up tue matter
and the responsibility to higher al.
thority."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
EVER TREAT YOU so7
Coffee Acts the Jonah and Will Come

Up.
A clergyman who pursues his noble
calling in a country parish In Iowa,
tells of his coffee experiences:
my wife and used coffee regular
ly for breakfast, frequently for dinner
and occasionally for supper-always
the very best Quality-package coffee
never could find place on our table.
In the spring of 1896 my wife was
taken with violent vomiting which we
had great difficulty in stopping.
1T seemed to come from coffee
drinking but we could not decide.
I'm the following July, however.
she was attacked second time by
The vomiting. l was away from home
dlling an appointment, at the time.
and on my return found her very
ow; she had literally vomited herself
almost to death, and 1t took some days
to quiet the trouble and restore her
stomach. .~
Il had also experienced the same
trouble, but not SO violently, and had
relieved it, each time, by resort to
medicine.
But my wife's second attack salts
fed me that the use Of coffee was at
the bottom of our troubles, and so we
stopped 1t forthwith and took on
Postum Food Coffee. The old symp-
toms Of disease disappeared and dur.
ing the 9 years that we have been
"a
have never had recurrence Of the
vomiting. We never weary Of Postum,
to which we know We owe our good
health. This is simple statement
of facts" Name given by Postum
Company. Battle Creek. Mich.
Rstd the little book The Road tt
WeSflue." IN each pkS.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
MISS ELLA OFF, INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
SUFFERED FOR MONTHS
Pe-ru-na, the Remedy That
Cured.

Miss Ella Off, 1927 Linden St., Indi-
annapolis, Ind, writes:
~ suffered with a rundown c0nsti-
tuition for several months, and feared
that would have to give up my work.
"On seeking the advice of a physi-
clan, he prescribed q tonic. ! foun6,
however, that 1t did me no good. %
seeking the advice of our druggist, ne
asked me to try Peruna. In a few
weeks began TO feel and act like
different person. My appetite in
creased, / did not have that WOrn-ou'
feeling, and could sleep splendid!y.
In a couple of months 1 was entirely
recovered. thank you for what your
medicine has done for me. '---ENa Oft.
Write DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio,
for free medical advice. All CORES.
pondence is held strictly confidential.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
y. Found Ais wife Dead.

Sioux Rapids, Amg. 3-Mrs. A. J.
Thompson was found dead By. her
husband when he went home to din
Nor. Mrs. Thompson had not been
feeling well for como lays. She was
down town doing SONG trading about
Il O'Clock and when Mr.. Thompson
vert home few minutes before II
o'clock he found her lying Gu the bed
dead. Mr.. Thompson. who is rro-
prietor OF grocery s'cte III Sioux
Rapids, has been maj lied but a few
weeks
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
SALOON MEN CONTEST.
Engage Attorneys and Prepare to
Fioht Back MuIct Collections.

Engage Attorneys and Prepare to
Fight Back MuIct Collections.
Des Moines, Aug. 3.-Des Moines
owners of liquor storage plants who
have been notified by the tax ferrets
% appear before Treasurer Murrow
and pay mulct taxes for five years
oack, sggregating 100000, have stat
I'd their determination to contest the
case.
Attorneys Clark & Mclaughlin
have been engaged by the liquor
men. Preparations are being made to
show Treasurer Murrow that the sa-
Don men should not be held. In case
ne decides adversely. the case will be
appealed to the district court at
once.
Saloon men claim that the tax is a
discrimination Vhe tax ferrets base
heir action on the recent decision of
he supreme court.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
Foul Tin Killed Catcher.

Eedrick, August 1.--Struck over the
heart with foul tip while catching
behind the bat, Estle Payton, aged 16.
clutched wildly at the ball, tottered
and fell! to the ground in faint
When assistance reached him he was
dead. Payton was participating In
a game between the Highland Center
team and team Of farmers at Nasty
Corners.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
WORK ON PANAMA
CANAL ABANDONED

New York, Aug. 2.-The executive
committee of the isthmian canal com.
mission have about decided to aban.
don any attempt at digging the canal
until better prepared for the work.
cables the Herald's correspondent at
Panama. The present sanitation con.
ditions will be replaced by vigorous
reforms. Chief Engineer Stevens will
live at Culebra or Ancon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
Heavy Fire DAMAGE.

Davenport, Aug. 3.-Fire cf III u,,-
known origin yesterday morning com.
pletely burned the building occupied
by the Minrich Crockery company,
wholesalers, and L. B. Guy Crockery
company, retail. The loss is $4,000.
At two o'clock yestrday morning
fire also DESTROYED the Volquardson
wooden shoe factory with a loss of
$1,000. No insurance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Word comes from New York that a
woman who married a man there be-
cause she thought he was a genius
has had him put in an insane asylum.
She isn't the first one, however, who
has had trouble in discovering the
difference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
THREE WOMEN KILLED.
Yrs. Liable and Daughter Meet Deatt
On Track

On Track.
Waterloo, Aug. 4.-Wlile driving
across the Milwaukee tracks r. near
Freeport, fast freight struck the
wagon in which were riding Mrs.
William j. Liable and two daughters,
Grace Liable and Gladys Brine
All three were killed. The horse
was also killed and the buggy was
torn into kindling. ,
The accident happened about 6
o'clock in the evening. No blame has
oeen attached to the LraiEmen though
the investigation is not yet advanced.
Trainmen are aroused over the &C
cident. Sunday man was killed at
the same town by the Illinois Central
Each train was numbered 70.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

She-"Theres an awfully funny joke
heard today about an Irishman in an
automobile" He-"Yes, dear;
heard it." She-"Oh, you mean thing!
I wanted to tell it to you. 1t was so
funny" He-"Go ahead, dear, it will
be even funnier the way you tell it."
philadelphia Press.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

An octogenarian who has just died
in New York is said 20 have drunl
heavily ali his life. except nine
months, during which he thought the
city would be bombarded by Span
fish feet. He evidently was reason,
able in his demands for excitement
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Grinnand Barrett-"Hamfatter has
Just bought farm" E. Forest Frost
Does he know anything about farm.
ing?" Grinnand Barrett-''Lord, yes!
Why, he played in The Old Home.
stead and Way Down East for
years,"-Puck
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
NANCY Eor iowa SCHOOLS.

Mt. pleasant. Aug. s.--Wora kas
been received here that Rev II. 7.
Bcsee OF San Ices. Cal. has donated
s5O.cc1 tD various Wesleyan lnstitu-
lions .LIoighout tue country. II IS
believed .ha. IUwa Mst..oiist instr
ticns viii gst good SIZE OF tie
emolnl.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

by the way, what has become Of
Crowns book, One Hundred Short
Cuts to Wealth. that he was working
so hard upon last year?" "Oh, Brown
finished the book all right, but was I'm.
able to raise money enough to have
it Observation-Disclosures.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

1t must be annoying to the car to
have to go poking around the cellar
every time when he moves intosa new
palace to see how much dynamite the
energetic revolutionisls have slowed
away. A.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
MUST PAY PENALTY.
Renewal Of Incorporation Almost Pro
hibited by Capitalization.

hibited by capitalization.
Des Moines, August 3.-The trust
companies Of the state are face to
ACE with one of the biggest problems
If their existence. A large number
II the companies were organized
ibout twenty years ago at a time
when there was no fee for capital
stock. 1t thus came about that many
Of the companies incorporated FOR
capitals they never expected to use,
some going as high as five million
dollars.
If they reincorporate they will be
compelled to pay a fee on all this
capital, amounting in the case of
100000 to more than $4,000 This
S prohibitory in the case of many of
he companies while to call meet
.ng of the companies and recall and
reissue the stock will be almost as
arge an expense.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Secretary Taft says he was not
angry when he wrote that letter 10
Wallace. Then it is difficult to see
how the secretary could fully express
himself when angry without plagiariz-
ing Admiral Evans.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Let us," sings one Of the poets, "go
hence, the night is now at hand" This
would be q good motto for the fash
ionable man and woman who belong
to three bridge clubs. and put in the
other four nights Of each week at din,
ner parties and dances and automo
billing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Barber Hem of Kansas City has
asked the legislature to change his
name. If he will promise to quit cack-
ling his customers will doubtless
warmly support the petition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

1.-THE English are not considered a
pleasure-loving people," says the Lon
don Speaker. If they had been pleas.
ure-loving people, they would never
have got mixed up in that Boer war.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Hello! Where are you walking in
such a hurry" Fellow just stole
my auto and went down this road"
But surely you don't expect to over
lake him on foot?" "Sure. He for.
got to take the repair kit with him."
Ledger.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

The season is here when you will
cetray your social status. according
as you decide to slice it off with your
knife or just hold it up in both hands
and bite it off the cob.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

"Poor old Henpeck leads dogs
life with his wife," "Well, why on
earth don't he apply for a divorce?"
HE says he wanted to, but she
wouldn't let him'-Ex.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Nicola Tesla hints that he has about
solved the problem Of aerial naviga-
ton. This may account for the fact
that he has not recently been in COM
munication with Mars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

A boat rocker was almost lFncheS
by crowd OF women at a resort near
New York a few days ago. It is tc
be hoped that the women succeeded liz
making their earnestness impressive
enough to work q cure.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Why should anyone complain about
the heat when the telegraph tells us
that large snow bank is still visible
on Mt Jefferson, up in the White
mountains?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

1t is announced in London journals
hat the Princess Anna de karenga
Esterhazy desires TO sell her titles,
We would advise her to advertise in
the Pittsburg papers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

The New York Post refers to Scotty
editor of the Post must have reasons
for believing that Scotty has pawned
his gun.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

In Newark. ~ j.. caterpillars are
bringing 10 cents quart. Newark
must be the headquarters of the axle
grease industry.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

a Japanese admiral has found that
the cruiser Izumrud. late of the Baltic
feet, is complete wreck" There
Is such thing as doing work too we'll
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Philadelphia is certainly getting
rapid, with fifty-four divorces granted
there in one hour this week. And
the recent raid had nothing at all to
10 with it, either.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

famous football player has just
bought a seat on the New York Stock
Exchange. He is still looking for
trouble
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Eighteen Boston taiIors have gone
on strike, which recalls Queen Eliza
beth's salutation TO another eighteen:
Good morning gentlemen both"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

The boat rocker has just succeeded
In drowning party of three in New
Hampshire. fortunately including HIM
self. .. -...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Are we to have revival of hon.
esty?" asks the Rutland tMass.) Her
aid. Why not9 1t would be a most
delightful novelty. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

1t Is not known yet whether the de-
cision of the treasury department that
camels' hair is wool will be pleasin 6
or displeasing to the camel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

The Woman of Tomorrow" is the
title Of book Just announced. but it
is all that most of us can DO to keep
up with the woman of today
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

1t Is difficult task in this work.
aday world of ours to preserve the
bloom Of the peach.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Chicago and New York continue tc
talk about how big they are. while
the rest of the country is talking
about how bad they are.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
ABLE TO LEAVE BED,
Admiral Rojestvensky Sits up for
Eirst T;non

Admiral Rojestvensky Sits up for
First Time.
Toxic, August Admiral Roiest.
vensky's condition has made salts.
factory progress since the operation
was performed on his forehead. He
was able to leave his bed and sit in
a chair on Sunday. Pains in one foot.
however, prevented his walking free.
ly, but no cause for uneasiness exists.
The admiral has expressed his sin.
cere satisfaction at the treatment &C.
corded him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Don't open your mouth and swallow
everything you hear-unless you are
foolish and don't care who knows 1t.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04
Iowa State Bystander
Bystander Pub. Co.
DEs MONTE.
IOWA

Two men swan the Niagara rapids
q few days ago. We have forgotten
their names.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Drastic reforms are to be inaugl-
rated by the Chinese government,
Look out for graft scandals over there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

More women could go in for voice
culture if they could buy things for
song.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Foolish regrets are dreary relics Of
the past and forgetfulness the junk
man that carries them away.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

II Peary is successful, Canada will
be bounded on the north as well as on
the south by the United States.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

food has been shot dead. A Cossack
should know his place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

It takes a lot of pluck to push a
man UP hill.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

The $4,000 subscribed for Peary's
pole.hunting project may properly be
referred to as cold cash.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-08-04

Honeysuckles and the sweet girl
graduates bloom simultaneously.
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-04-16
MOUND CITY.
ss..s~~~~.~...-
AprIl Is. 1906.


S. S. Thompson, prominent citizen
81 Illlin, was a visitor to the county
scat today. He taught school for sew
eral years but gave up pedagogy for
the farm as an all-the-year-round voca'
ton. He says he finds filling the son
quite agreeable as well as profitable.
Besides, outdoor exercise is condu.
sive to his health He never was a
physical pigmy, but he found that the
fret whole twelve month at soil-till-
ing jumped his weight from 1875 up to
220 pounds. Young man. get out in
the rural districts and grow well-to do
mentally, physically and financially.
Emile Kluge Of Grange Park was
doing his weekly shopping at the
county seat today.
The school board election this ar
fernoon resulted in the choice Of An
drew J. Dougherty for president and
Daniel O'Sullivan and Dr. J. w. Math.
Is for members ordinary. Neither OF
the three had opposition. All three
are capable for the duties that will de.
xolve upon them. all having previously
filled the same station for the public;
besides, they are excellent citizens
DIR. H. A. BEEN of Hillsboro, Ohio,
arrived in this city today. He bought
large body of land two miles west
OF here of the Wehrenburg real estate
agency a short time ago and is here
NV TO look after having the timber
cut and cared for and portion 81
The tract cleared up.
Notwithstanding the fact that
Mound City enjoyed an almost phe-
nomenal house-buildinE run last sea
son, the city is now-this early In the
season-dotted all over with new
buildings, foundations and houses In
the various stages Of construction. II
The spirit of improvement continues
throughout the year in like ratio with
the present status no less than one
hundred new houses will be erected
here by next Christmas
Albert Snyder has purchased
through the Hogan realty agency the
two lots lying between Miss Frona
Towards residence and T. s. Snyder's
home. The lots are admirable for a
residence site. as they are self-drain
ing and situated in an excellent neigh
lserhood The lots are 2e1k feet IN
width and zoe feet in length. Mr.
snyder viii AT once fence his new pos
fessions and SOW Il down In cloves
md blue grass
Al the regular services al the Con
EfegztionAi church SUNDAY Rev Hum
bert the pastor, VIII discourse from
feA there. Foundations in the fore
ngn and rs GOD u r1eigr IN rs
effnrs
The Cairo bulletin., 1905-04-16

NEWS FROM OUR NElGHBORS !:

Walter Leldigh, road commissioner
in the Valley Recluse district, has IN
augurated a wholesome reform ne
has promulgated the following notice:
"All who shall hereafter obstruet the
bitches, roads or highways with trash
wire. debris or other obstacles in Val
ley Recluse district viii be prescott
ed" This is the identically proper
thing 10 do. Not a few people in ev
cry locality presume that they may
.obs,ruct a public roadway with Inn
punity. especially If II is to their ad-
vantage Of convenience TO do so. II is
criminal act 10 place impediments
in a public highway Let man place
an obstruction on a railway and be
proven guilty Of il. and see how quick
and severe his Uranium bobs up and
thumps the ceiling No actual gentle
man will do such an act. u is hoped
that the road commissioners all over
Pulaski county may take cue from Nit.
Leidigh
Friend. when you know an item thar
would look all right in the columns 81
a firstclass newspaper stop the Mound
City correspondent Of the Daily Bull
lotin and tell it 10 him. Il will be
copied out of the Bulletin into halt
a dozen weekly papers and get a large
circulation. Besides. it viii favor the
best daily paper that Southern Illinois
has ever afforded. Scores OF Pulaski
county people declare that they take
The Bulletin mainly on account Of the
Mound City items Then, friends.
please comply with the foregoing re-
quest and we shall make the Mound
City department all that any reason
able person could expect