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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07

An ambassador of a well-known Eu-
ropean monarch was riding in the
streets of Constantinople when one Of
the sultan's carriages rolled by. See
ing it was guarded, his curiosity got
the better Of him, and when the car.
riage reached him he was daring
enough to peep in at the passenger.
He was surprised and panied to re-
ceive blow in the face from an at
tendant in charge. Mad with rage, he
demand ed audience of the sultan. The
sultan listened attentively, and for
q moment appeared lost in thought.
At last he spoke: my dear -, I
have gone carefully into the case, and
see exactly how 1t stands. You are.
Of course, gentleman, therefore you
would never have committed such a
breach of good manners as you allege
to have taken place. Therefore no
attendant could possibly have struck
you. The whole affair seems to be a
product Of your fancy. Let US dis
miss it." ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
AMss SCHOOL FIRST.
iowa Agricultural College Wins on
Steer or Helfer at Chicago.

iowa Agricultural College Wins on
steer or Heller At Chicago.
Chicago.--Iowa Agricultural college
Sas awarded first prize in the live
stock show for either steer or heifer
born between Jan. 1, 1905. and Sept.
II. 1895 the second prize going to
Purdue university. and the third to
Kansas State college.
Defender, a Hereford steer, carried
away the grand championship honors
IF the exposition, and is now the CEN.
Ter OF interest at the stock yards.
His owner is F. a. Nye Of Attica,
Ind.
There were only six or seven real
rivals for the championship, and De-
fender easily distanced them, in the
opinion of the judge, Arthur P. Turn
er of England, one of the distin-
guished foreigners who is passing on
the POINTS of the thousands of cattle
at the exposition.
Prof, c. F. Curtiss of Ames, Ia,
decided that King Edwards Of Eng
land shire hosre Tom was not so good
as big Percheron entered from the
stables of Armour & Co. Chicagoans
hailed the decision with pleasure.
Morris & Co.'s Clydesdale. Drew, was
awarded third place by Professor
Curtiss. lE.
The students judging team OF the
Ames, Iowa, Agricultural college was
awarded second prize in the judging
contest for all animals combined.
The Ontario college was first, Ohio
third, Kansas fourth. ~.
In the contest of horse Judging for
the Mclaughlin Brothers prize, Iowa
was first, Texas second Ohio third,
Ontario fourth, Michigan fifth, and
Kansas sixth.
Chicago.-Iowa Agricultural College
has the honor of owning the grand
champion steer of the international
live stock show, the blue ribbon ami
NAL being a baby Hereford, Peerless
Wilton Thirty-ninths Defender. But
both Illinois and Indiana may lay
claim to the victory as the champion
was bred in Illinois and was raised
by Frank Nave of Attica. Ind
JUST prior 10 Inc opeAlh5 VI I
show the animal was bought from
MIR. Nave by Prof. C. F. Curtiss OF
Iowa college, who realized that II
possessed championship quality, ana
with the intention of fitting 1t for the
contest in 1907. Previously Prof.
Skinner of Indiana college had made
bid for the animal with the s,ne
object in visw The Iowa college
won a similar honor in 1902.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
HELD FOR MURDER.
Creston Youth Is Bound Over With
-s.. out Bond, ~.


.|. out Bond.
Creston.-Deserred by everyone
save his faithful mother, who has
mortgaged her property to provide
mean for his sons defense, Robert
McFeeley, charged with the murder
Of his father, was bound over to the
grand jury without bail. He was i'm
mediately placed in the county jail
to await his indictment.
A sensational feature of the testl-
mony was the introduction OF evil
dence to show that a sister of the pris-
oner is cripple at home unable to
leave the house, her injuries due, 1t
Is claimed, to an assault made by
young McFeeley before the death OF
his father.
The evidence is SO strong that the
boy is responsible for his fathers
death that attorneys for the defense
stated that a plea Of insanity will be
introduced and an effort made to
have him sent to Clarinda. Some time
ago at the request of his parents he
was before the county commission OF
Insanity and was pronounced sane.
Anger over the filing of such charges
IS said to have brought about mo-
tive for the patricide.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
ILLINOIS BANKS CLOSED
THREE INSTITUTIONS IN M'DoN-
OUCH COUNTY SUSPEND.
III Conducted by G. ". Chandler
Notices Posted Say They Are
Short Of Ready Cash.

Peoria, Ill. = Three banking in.
stitutions in McDonough county.
conducted by c. v. Chandler, of Ma
comb, closed their doors after posting
notices to the effect that the banks
were short of ready cash.
The banks are: The bank of Ma.
comb, conducted by c. v. Chandler
& Co., having deposit of $450,O00.
and capitalized at $4,000; the Chan
dler G lines bank at Colchester, capt.
talized at $4,000, having a deposit Of
100000. and the Chandler & Smith
bank at Bardolph, capitalized at
$4,000 with $4,000 in deposits.
The money Of the depositors in all
three banks has been invested through
Mr.. Chandler, the senior member of
the private banking firm in Melon.
ough county real estate, and the i'm
mediate cause of suspension of the
three institutions is given as lack of
ready cash. The Macomb bank stood
good for the payment Of the bonds
of the Macomb and Western Illinois
Electric railway, and when the bond.
holders made demand for their
money they absorbed all the ready
cash of the three institutions.
C. v. Chandler has been in the
banking business in Macomb for a
quarter of century, and In addition
to his private holdings is treasurer Of
the Western Illinois State Normal
School of Macomb and treasurer of
the city of Macomb 1t is not thought
either the school or the city will lose
by the failure of the banks. The
state Is protected by trust company
bond and the city's deposits in the
bank are small at this time Of the
year.,
Mr.. Chandler made q statement
setting forth in effect what was
stated in the notices posted on the
doors of the banks. The liabilities are
upwards of 100000, with unincum-
bered real estate worth over $500, 900.
The mortgages are mostly on central
Illinois farms and are considered gilt
edge. -:..s
There was little show Of excitement
over the closing Of the banks. The
depositors have faith in the word of
Mr.. Chandler and expect the fulfill
ment of his promise. In Colchester
the major part of the depositors are
miners who made no demonstration
when they read the notice on the
doors of the bank.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
ASKS CHANGE in LAW.
Polk County Jurist Urges Change IN
Juvenile Law.

Polk County Jurist Urges Change In
Juvenile Law.
Grinnell.-At the ninth session OF
the Iowa state conference of Chari-
ties and Corrections Judge James A.
Howe, of Des Moines, spoke n"The
Juvenile Court" He said In sub
stance:
While the Iowa Juvenile court law
is defective in some respects, ana bet
ter adapted to the rural communities
and towns than to the large cities, II
might with few amendments be
made to meet the requirements Of the
entire state.
The legislature, when 1t enacted the
law, thought it would be enforced
through the voluntary efforts and con-
tributions of the friends Of the juven-
lie work. Experience has proved that
this is true In some communities
where the work is light, and that 1t
is not true in the large cities and
congested centers of population where
the work ID heavy.
Children under the age Of is years
cannot, under the present law, be
committed. to Jail, but some place
must be crowded for them IN cities
where many of them are taken into
custody. The law should, therefore.
be amended so as to provide a de.
tention home or school at public ex-
pense for such children in the large
cities. .
In a city like Des Moines, where
the work is extensive and system and
organization are required for it's sue.
cessful execution, regular probation
officers are necessary. and the aw
should be so amended as to provide
for them in the large cities.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07

An odd Cure,

An Ooo Cofos
Are ron Q sufferer from indigestionf
Here ID . curious remedy. Rev. John
Spencer OF Duluth has brought back
with him from Ceylon one of the most
curious presents in the world. Riding
On an elephant" he said the other day.
behind q native prince on o hunting
expedition. the conversation CHANGED
to turn on indigestion. to which said
I was subject. The prince at once
pulled out a black leather button kind
of thing, which he was wearing on .
string round his neck. under his
clothes. What's that! said ]. A hy-
ena's snout' was the startling reply.
What for?' TO cure Indigestion How
can it do this?' 1T is very simple. A
hyena gets its living by digging up and
crunching old bones. Now. 1t pos
sesses in its snout this peculiar virtue,
that when Its nose approaches any.
thing hard, such as bones, those tough
substances instantly grow soft, and
enable the animal to eat them With
comfort and benefit. So you will find
II you keep this charm hanging round
your neck the proximity Of the hs.ena's
nose, though dried up and lifeless, viii
soften your food, however indigestible,
to such an extent that you will never
again suffer from indigestion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07

Bill Wright is country storekeeper
In Pennsylvania, and went to Philadel.
phia to purchase stock of goods. The
goods were shipped Immediately and
reached home before he did When
the boxes of goods were delivered at
his store by the drayman his wife hap
fpened to look at the largest; she ut
tered loud cry and called for a ham.
mer. A neighbor, hearing her screams,
rushed to her assistance. asking the
cause Of the trouble. The wife. pale
and faint, pointed to an inscription on
the box which read as follows: Bill
inside"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07

An engineer from Sunderland was
spending few days In London with a
friend, and after busy morning sight.
seeing the Londoner chose large res
taurant for luncheon, thinking it would
be novel experience for the man
from the north. The visitor appeared
to enjoy his luncheon, but kept look
ing in the direction of the door. What
are you watcking? asked his friend,
rather annoyed. WELL" was the quiet
reply, AS keepin' an eye on ma top
coat" "Oh, don't bother about that"
said the other, you don't see me
watching mine" NO." observed the
gmleless engineer, thee has no call
tots ten minutes sin thine went
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07

Gertrude and Agnes Lynch. twins
and telegraphers at Omaha, are great
puzzle to all with whom they come In
contact In connection with the bust.
ness Of the Western Union Telegraph
company, BY which both are employed.
One Of them tells that their mother
one day lost her distinguishing mark,
adding: "She puzzled over 1t for q long
time and finally shut her eyes and
grabbed up the first one she touched
and tied the pink ribbon on. So you
see really do not know whether am
A2nes OF Gertrude. =
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
CHEER OVER GIRLS FREEDOM.
Women Go Wild in Murder Case al
Council Bluffs. "

Council Bluffs,-The jury in the EN-.
ma Ripke murder trial reached yer.
dict of acquittal after being out TWEEN.
ty-five minutes. There was remark.
able demonstration in the court room
when the verdict was announced, the
defendant weeping and clapping her
hands in hysterical Joy. There were
nearly fifty women present, all Of
whom cheered and clapped their
hands and all embraced and kissed
the girl as soon as they could reach
her side. 1t was fully ten minutes
before order could be restored and
the verdict entered. Emma says she
will remain here and will seek EN-.
ployment. The informal ballot taken
by the jury stood unanimous for &C.
quittal. The first formal ballot found
one juror voting for conviction the
third ballot settling the matter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07

ore me. and / had dizzy spells. For
ten years / could not do housework,
and for two years did not get out d
the house. The kidney secretions
were irregular, and doctors were MOI
helping me. Doan's Kidney Pills
Brought me quick relief, ami finally
sured me. They saved my lift,"
Sold by all dealers. so cent, ~
Foster Milbugn Co.. Buffalo. y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Dogs Bite May Be Fatal.

Burnside. Bitten by pet dog,
which since Is believed to have been
mad. Alfred Taylor lies in danger
Gus condition with a swelling limb
and increasing signs Of rabies. The
animal was pet about the house.
It suddnly attacked him, and in the
struggle Its owner killed 1t. Taylor
soon exhibited symptoms Of rabies,
and 1t has been necessary to keep
him carefully guarded. Chicago spe-
cialists are hprrying to his bedside.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
IDAHO MINE LEADERS LOSE.
The Supreme Court Decides Against
Meyer, Haywood and Pettibone.

Washington The supreme court
Of the United States Monday decided
the habeas corpus cases of Meyer,
Haywood and Pettibone, the represen-
tatives of the Western Federation OF
Miners, who are now held in prison
in Idaho on the charge Of completely
in the murder Of former Gov. Steun-
enberg, adversely to the men. The
opinion was by Justice Harlan. The
effect of the decision will be to con.
tinue to hold the men in confinement
for trial in Idaho.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Keep In Good Heath.

There are many thousands Of nan
pie an over the world who can \,
tribute their good health to taking on n
of two Brandreth's Pills every n,. ~
These pills cleanse the stomach a.
bowels, stimulate the kidneys ana
liver and purify the blood. They a.
the same fine laxative tonic pills Won,
grandparents used. and being purel,
vegetable they are adapted 10 childre.
and old people. as well as those !,
the vigor of manhood and womanhoo1'
Brandreth's Pills have been in A..
for over century and are for al,
everywhere, plain or sugar-coatad &
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
PAID TO BE RID OF WIFE.
Ida County Farmer Released From
Marital Entanglements.

Ida County Farmer Released From
Marital Entangiements.
Ida Grove.-T will settle for S34,-y
OOO,'' said William Vickery to his
wife, who was suing for legal separa-
ton and large sum of alimony. i
will pay you $4,000 in cash and the
balance in March"
This offer was made in the office
of local attorney in this town and
was accepted by the wife. The cash
payment was to be made at once,
and, accompanied by the attorney.
Vickery drove to his farm instead Of
the bank to secure the cash. On ar
rival at the house Vickery brought
out from it's hiding place an old shoe
box, and counted out $4,000 In cash,
which was paid over to the attorney
representing the wife.
Mrs. Vickery and the children will
make their home in town for the
present. 70
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
NEW YEARS CALLS.
4 New Drink 20 Replace the o'o'
"Apple-Jack" u

TWENTY-FIVE years ago the ou0si 80
making New Years calls was : y,
lightful one for all concerned uas:
some Of the boys got more "egh
or apple jack" than they coun
cessfully carry. !, .,.,,t.
Then the ladies' tried to DO CO. :.
able and the gentlemen tr1ed = 81
as chivalrous as ever and staAo =
the same time. go
Il anyone thinks there has NOT - ~.
considerable Improvement made = =. =.
last quarter Of q century IN W ~
Of alcoohlic beverages, let MN m ~
TO consider, among other tMns y.sy,s
fact that the old custom OF New s 4. !,
ears and the genteel tipping 10 nsa'1
obsolete. .na'a
The custom Of calling on - Il
friends, however. at the beannlnas q.
The new year, isea good habit, any 49,. -
other good habit to start ~ tn ...,, -,
ia the use Of well-made Postum
stead Of coffee or spirits. -. !
IA Staten Island doctor mas ,,,.tnu
sible daughter who has SCI 10 800 Z
before l,er, guests as a good th,ns -. -
drink at Yule Tide. and 2 gooa ,.. ~
to begin the New Year. ne al
writes: IN !, u. nsel
any daughter and nav u ~
postum for some time past. ana ~, NJ
feel sure il contains wholesome 's q:
material. 5.,s NJ \. I V. y. IL u
II shall not only reconnls III w
my patients, but my .daug n.el . v Il
most ID pleased Is give q denonns.l 49, 49,
4 & postum to our Chi stmas az ,,.. q Y
Years callers. Rsed i u, ~ N
,svsllvtner ~ Dkg1. az \ .ISs 81
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07

Seven Hurt In Railway Wreck.
Salt Lake Clty.-East-bound pas.
senger train No. 4 (the Atlantic ex-
press on the Union Pacific railroad).
was derailed Wednesday near Church
Buttes, Wyo., 14O miles east of Ogden.
Seven persons are reported injured
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
shoots Father; Not the Chicken.

Shoots Father; Not the Chicken.
Missouri Valley.--While trying to
shoot a chicken which his father
was holding and the neck Of which
he was in the act Of wringing, George
johnson, Jr., fred bullet into thu
body Of his father. The bullet enter
ed the abdomen and travelling In s
downward direction Is supposed Il,
have lodged in one Of the hips. Tn,
father is lying at his home In pre-
carious condition and his life Is de
SPARED OF. y 59
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Educator on Retired L.,

DR.. J. McBryde, president Of y.
Virginia Polytechnic institute ].
Blacksburg. Va. has been placed y
.he retired list as pensioner 3, i.
Carnegie foundation. He is the th,,s'
educator from Virginia to receive mi.
distinction,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Fatal Explosion In Mine.

Seeleyville, nd.-Two men are
dead and IA seriously injured as the
result Of dust explosion In the
Rosebud mine. east Of here, Wednes-
day afternoon. The explosion fol-
lowed shot and caught 1870 miners in
the mine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07

The bugle which sounded the charge
At Baiaclaya was offered for sale by
auction IN London, but was with
drawn. the highest bid being 5000.
and the reserve price 1880. Two
Baiaclava bugles. previously sold. real.
lied respectively $50 guineas and
$500.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Uses Of Masks.

Among the North American indiana
the origin OF the use Of masks lays
says . writer, Tin the desire to a..
ceal the emotions. Thus should To-
warriors meet in combat. the mass
conceals any expression. whether Il
sympathy. fear or other emotion. Ru4
instance, the knowledge that fear NJ
depicted on ones face and that his a,
tagonist knew it would very possibly
insure the defeat Of the one whea,
feelings were betrayed to the other.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Sent to Prison tor Fraud.

Toledo, O.-On plea Of guilty to
the charge of using the United States
mails to promote scheme to defraud,
Charles Whitney Norton was SEN
fenced to the Ohio pentitentiary for IL
months and to pay fine of 500. Y
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
win STUDY Irish Language.

viii Study Irish Language.
The education committee OF the L 90
don county council has decided 70 -
ommend to the council that classes "
the study Of the Irish language ana ~
erature be opened in the pubic ~
mentary schools Of Finsbusy, siiaso1
St Pancras and Stepney.e
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
HOTEL BURNS 70 GROUND.
Fire at New Hampton Destroys Build.
and Contents

hi - :, !. . y
New Hampton.-Fire started by the
night clerk, who tired to fill a lamp
after the electric lights had gone out,
destroyed the Lund hotel here, caus
ing a loss of $4,000.
The building belonged to the Lund
Land company of Minneapolis and
was valued at about $4,000. It was
insured to the amount of $3.50.
1t was operated by F.. A. Williams
whose loss will approximate $4,000,
with insurance Of $4,000. 2
Arthur Swartzel Of Dubuque was
painfully burned. and had his ankle
sprained by jumping from the build.
ing.
P. H. Murphy was burned about
the hands while saving the hota
guests. There were no fatalities.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
-.Nearo Burned to Death.

Pittsburg, Pa.-Edward Mccoy, a
negro coachman, was cremated early
Tuesday morning in fire which de.
stroyed the stable of Charles Bruck.
man at Avalon, a suburb of this city,
Two driving horses and a number Of
traps, valued at $4,000. were burned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
chaores River On Rampage.

Colon.-Up to Monday night ten
inches of water had fallen in Colon
during "a hours. The Chagres river
has reached the highest point ever
known, and Is still rising fast. The
work on the canal has been suspended
on account Of the inundation. !.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
sleeping Infant Fatally BURIED.

Council Bluffs.-The infant son oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Benescoter was fatally
burned in q fire which destroyed their
home. The mother was at a neigh,
boris house when the fire was dis
covered and was unable to reach her
home in time to save her baby. The
little boy was asleep on the sofa in
the room in which the fire evidently
started and was not rescued until
badly burned on the limbs and abdo
men. The mother is in ule hospita'
craZed with grief.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
a,d,x Hun IN rail- on Wagon.

6dUIy TIU's W - = 80 - : y
Atlantic Howard Anderson was
seriously injured and may die as a
result Of an accident while riding a
corn husker for Fred Nichols In Bear
Grove township. He fell from the
machine in such a manner as to frac-
ture one Of the vertebra OF his back
zone and is now lying in helpless
condition, with grave fears for his
recovery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
E.rthouake In West Indies.

Earthquake in West Indies.
Ktngstown, Island Of st. Vincent, B.
W. Ia prolonged earthquake shock
was felt here Sunday night. It lasted
fully 80 seconds. The vibrations were
slow. The people Of Kingstown were
thrown into panic.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
~. ~ Assailed ATTORNEY.

Burlington Gus Dorelius, saloon
keeper involved in the assault upon
Attorney Price OF Abba when the lat
ter came here to prosecute some Of
the saloon cases, has been indicted
by the grand fury. He was released
after arrest on $500 bonds.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Elevator Falls; Three Killed.

Chambersburg, Pa.-Three men
were killed and one was fatally injured
and five others were seriously hurt at
Waynesboro Wednesday, by the fall of
an elevator in the Geiser Manufacture
ing company's shops.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07

teen years I was 3
great. sufferer from
kidney troubles. NJ
back panied me w,
ribly. Every tu.
or move caused
sharp hooting
pains. Ny eyssight
was poor, dark
cr0fc A~~oA~oL -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Earthquake In Martinique.

Fort De France, Martinique.--An
earthquake shock was felt here at
seven o'clock Monday evening. No
damage was done. The shock lasted
one minute and q half. The oscilla.
tons were from north to south.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Girls Burned In Explosion.

indianapolis. Ind.-In panic and
fire that started from an explosion Of
thousands of paper matches at the fac
tory Of +. A. Rathbun & Co.. West In
dianapolis, Wednesday, eight young
women were seriously burned.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-12-07
Attack and Rob i Princess.

Tilis, Transcaucasia. Twelve rob.
bers raided the estate Of Princess
Ayalova, plundering her residence and
attacking the princess. They were
captured later and will be tried BY
drumhead court-martial.