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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Fatally Hurt In Runaway.

Newton.-Unable to control pow.
erful livery team while out driving,
Harry Hanke was thrown from the fly
ing carriage and fatally injured. Three
companions-one youth and two girls
were also hurled to the ground but
escaped serious injury. Hanke, who
is only 10 years old, was driving, and
when the horses began running he
tried in vain to check their speed
He was thrown on his head and re-
manned unconscious all night. All
hope for his recovery has been aban.
doned. Roy Livingston and Miss
Short were considerably bruised The
accident happened in the residence
part of Newton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
BLUFF TO SHOOT DISASTROUS
Creston Man Replies With A Charge
of Bird Shot.

Creston.-Chas. Mcdonald will
make no more rash bluffs at shoot
ing George Dow. 1t developed in
court that Dow filed MeDona' Is side
full CT bird shot. the latter being fair
ly well peppered with the minute mis-
siles.
At the preliminary hearing, the
charge of assault with intent to COM
nit murder held against Dow was dis
missed and the prisoner released.
The information was filed by Melon
aid. 1t developed that Mcdonald had
pointed a gun at Dow and was threat
ening to shoot when Dow let fly. The
injury is not dangerous. The shoot
ing was the result of long standing
trouble.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Statistics issued at the close ct the
year 1906 show that there were in use
in the United States alone more than
100000 telephones, and an aggregate
Of little over 100000 miles of wire
used for telephone service. ""he tele-
phone industry gives employment to
10000 persons in the United States,
an increase Of III per cent in six
years, while during the same period
the number Of stations has increased
239 per cent and the wire mileage $40
per cent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Ambassador Aoki to Be Recalled

westinghouse private cablegram
was received here Monday stating that
Marquis Ito and the elder statesmen
OF Japan held conference with For.
eign Minister Hayashi in Toxic last
Wednesday, and that at the urgent
request of the marquis is was decided
to recall Viscount Aoki, Japanese am.
bassador to this country. The state.
ment was made in an authoritative
quarter that Marquis Ito and Ambass-
ador Aoki have not been on friendly
terms for many years.
1t was said Baron Kaneko probably
would succeed Viscount Aoki,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Fine old language, the Latin. Fine
new slang, our own. We say, to-day,
when man is knocked down and out
Hes got his" The Romans, be-
holding the dying gladiator. piercei
by the victor's blade, cried out across
the arena, "Habet." And they're prac-
tically and almost literally the same
thing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
JEALOUSY CAUSES MURDER.
Soldier at Fl. Des Moines Fatally
Slabs Comrade.

d Des Moines.-Because of iealousies
between two Eleventh cavalry troop
ers over attentions paid lady friend,
Private James A. Kelley of Troop
B was stabbed to death by Private
w. H. Johnson of Troop C after a
brief quarrel. AS result the first
murder tragedy in the history of Fort
Des Moines is written.
The quarrel originated in the wait
ing apartments of the postoftlce just
outside the barrack gates and the
murder was committed on the door
step of the building before the eyes
of pretty Miss Mabel Kali of Carlisle.
who was the immediate cause of the
entire affair though innocent of any
brewing trouble. Johnson, the Stay.
err. Immediately gave himself up to
post officials and was placed in Gus
tOdy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Depot at Manson It Robbed.

Manson-The Illinois Central de.
pot was robbed Of $7O5O in cash. be-
tween the hours of 1870 and 1890.
The entrance was effected by means
Of skeleton keys. as everything was
locked up and in good order when
Agent Johnson returned from dinner
to sell tickets for the 12:47 train.
A heavy-set stranger who came to
town on the early morning train is
suspected Of knowing something
about the robbery. II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

eat we'll, and finally became crippled
and bent over with rheumatism. Doan's
Kidney Pills brought quick relief, and
In time, cured me. Though l lost 40,
pounds, I now weigh 200, more than
ever before"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster.Milburn Co.. Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

pr. Earp's motto for after-dinner
speakers that 1T is better that man
should be a five-minute hit than 20.
minute bore" should be inscribed in
gold letters on all china and glass.
ware used for banquets. And it would
not be amiss to put it on the cutlery,
the table linen and the furniture,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Starch, like everything else. IS be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market Is years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat.
est discovery-Defance Starch-al' IN
furious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, in
vented by lis, gives to the Starch
strength and smoothness never ap.
preached by other brands.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Big Fire in SANTIAGO de China

Santiago de Cuba. - A disas-
trous fire occurred Wednesday in
the Picote tobacco factory of Rivera
q Fontamals. The wholesale liquor
establishment of Mestre & Co. was
also destroyed. The entire business
district had narrow escape from be-.
ing destroyed
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

DR.. Eastwood, an eminent English
authority connected with the Royal
Commission Of tuberculosis, says
that clearly one of the most import.
ant steps in fighting the scourge OF
consumption is to keep watchful
eye on the milk supply.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Mr.. Schwab says we shall have to
throw away our expensive steel rails
and put in new ones of nickel steel. II
the capitalization Of some of the roads
VA not 80 moist they could afford to
put in gold-plated roadbed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Rev.. DR.. Aked's plea for a Christie
centric revival staggers his hearers
2 bit. but they may get at his mean
Ing In time. The distinguished Eng
fish preacher, like one of his emf
nent conntrymen, evidently delights
to indulge in chronological exacti-
tudes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

II there are $4,000 men working on
the Panama canal, and they are dig
ging something like 100000 cubic
yards a month, each man apparently
digs something like cubic yard
day. OF course, however, good many
of the $4,000 never lift an ounce Of
dirt, $50.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
SUFFERED ToRryREs.
Racked with Pain, Day and NIGHT
for Years.
VIM. II. Walter. engineer. OF Chats.
worth. Ills, writes: Kidney disease

was lurking in my
system for years. I
had torturing pain
in the side and
back and the urine
was dark and full
Of sediment. l was
racked with pain
day an q night,
could not Sleen ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Eight Bodies Now Recovered

Observation-Disclosures Admiral Brown.
son, chief of the navigation bureau,
received dispatch Tuesday night
from Rear Admiral Emory, in com.
mand OF the fleet in Hampton Roads
stating that the bodies of two more
OF the victims of the Minnesota's
launch accident were recovered late
IN the afternoon, those of Midshipman
Herbert L. Holden and Seaman Rob.
EFT II. Dodson. This makes eight
bodies recovered
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
In Barn Struck bv Linrtninu.

In Barn Struck by Linhtninq.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wagner, aged
10, was struck and rendered uncon-
scious by bot of lightning which
struck and burned the barn in which
he had sought safety. After working
for hours. over the unconscious boy
the doctors believe that young Wag,
ner will recover The barn was to-
tally destroyed, the loss being four
hundred dollars.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Manager Hubbard OF the telephone
company complains that women talk
too much over the telephone. Other.
men, says the Chicago Daily News,
have been known to make even more
sweeping statements Ia regard to
women's conversational powers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Soldier Killed in a ScuffIe

Junction City, Kan.--In a scudle be.
tween Privates James Force and Blav-
ney Devine, both of battery D. Sixth
field artillery, and both garrison pris.
oners at Fort Riley, Private Devines
neck was broken and he died in
stantly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Two Killed in Auto Accident

observation-disclosures Trever, SUPER
lntendent of the H. & S. Pogue Co.,
and Alfred Trever, of the same COM
pany, were killed in an automobile
accident Tuesday night. The chauf.
feur, name unknown, is seriously in.
jured and may die.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

New York is to spend 100000 for
free concerts on niars and in narkA
this summer. There is no city except
London where SO much free music
is supplied, and the outlay this year
will be larger than ever.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Mason City Child Drowned

c.dason City.--The three year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby. was
drowned in the Calamus river.
The child had gone with his older
brother to the river and while the.
older Cosby hoy was in swimming,
the child slipped of the bank into
the stream and was drowned
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Wilson Nominated In kentuckv

Louisville, Ky.-Augustus E. viii.
son, OF Louisville, was nominated Nv
acclamation Wednesday night as Re.
Slollcan candidate for governor NJ
hentucky, at the state convention in
session at the Coliseum.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
$4,000 Fire at Mason CITY.

Mason City.-Fire of unknown orr.
gin Quilted the Miles Hardware COM
panys plant, causing loss of $4,000.
Insurance amply covers the destruc.
ton. The Miles hardware plant is
one of the largest in this section of
the state. 1t is not known how the
blaze started. The flames spread
rapidly and were beyond control be-
fore the firemen could do effective
work. Mr.. Miles is president of the
Iowa Mutual Hardware Insurance
company convention in Boston.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Two Million Russians are starving.
The rest of the Russians have trou
bles Of other kinds. If we were the
car we could not help feeling that
We were doing mighty poor job Of
governing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
DIES MONIES PLAN WINS.
Reform Measure Has Good Majority
e.a'' On It's Side.

'.#. On It's Sl0e.
Des Moines.-The Des Moines plan
for government of the city by com.
mission was carried at the special
election. 1t was not victory for
one section of the city over another;
1t was a victory for the whole of the
city, for more than half the precincts
in East Des Moines were carried by
the friends Of the new system of
municipal government and it's oppo-
nents approached the river with less
than 80 majority against it. One
precinct in West Des Moines went
against the Des Moines plan, and the
2,2S9 majority fer it, in total vote
of 10,A63, was well scattered over the
whole of the community. 1t was not
a sectional victory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Raw eggs and sweet milk, taken in
large and frequent doses, is the new.
est cure for tuberculosis. Wouldn't
be so bad If the raw eggs could be put
up in capsule or powder form.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Rock Island Publisher Arrested

ROCK Island, lll.-John Loonev no,
ltlclan' newspaper owner and lawr r
was arrested Tuesday on "a indiot
ments containing charges of crimina,
libel extortion, bribery and cona,li ~
acy TO eXtort and to indict
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Fast Train Is Wrecked

columbus, o.-Big Four passenye,
traln No. 10, one of the fastest t,ains
~ me New York Central lines, went
( through an open switch TUESDAY =,
tne northern part Of the city and fn -
persons were badly hurt u n' %
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
On the Honeymoon.

$50 you were we'll pleased with the
train on which you TOOK your we'd
ding trip" said the bosom friend.
"Was it an accommodation train?"
The young mans face beamed with
delight.
II should say it was an accommoda-
ton train," he confided. "Why, the
porter put the light out every time we
reached a tunnel"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

A bureau Is to be established for
the purpose of aiding tramps. The
tramps will consider it failure if 1t
does not limit itself to the business
Of providing free meals and wearing
apparel.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
eANkHEAp WEARS MORGAN ToeA
Governor of Alabama Appoints For
mer Congressman to the Senate.

Birmingham, Ala. - Gov. Conner,
who was in Birmingham Monday
morning, appointed former Con-
gresham John H. Bankhead to
the vacancy in the United States SEN
ate from Alabama caused by the death
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
New Head of BeIoit co,,.n.

Beloit, Wis.-Rev. ]. P. Deane q,
Ashland, Wis, has been apnoin+ed
principal of Beloit college. Prof A
w. Burr, who has held the place for
"a years. has resigned to take up work
on the college faculty. WI "
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Hotel Proprietor Found Dad

Martin City, Mo.-George Lee, pro-
prietor Of the Martin City hotel, was
found dead three miles from here on
the road Tuesday. 1t is believed Lee
was struck by an automobile.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Woman Killed ses,ino Jars

Oskaloosa.--Mrs Jennie Conn OF
Gibson was accidently burned to
death in "a paratine explosion. She
was sealing Jars with parafine when
it exploded, flying over her body. she
died within few hours of the acct
dent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Illinois vilIane Is Rurned.

Mount Vernon, Ill.-The entire bus.
mess section of Wayne City, a sillage
east OF here, was destroyed by fire
Monday. Iii is estimated that the loss
will total $4,000.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Harry Prics, sitting on log fish
ing in the Missouri river at Slow
City, fell off when his hook caught II
a shag, and drowned He was a.
years OF age.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

Persons with matrimonial expert
ence will indorse Rev. Mr.. Philputt's
dictum that the cheerful heart comes
first in Wifely qualities and the clean
house afterward.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

what is whisky?" asks the Wash
ington Herald. Now will there be a
rush Of obliging editors to incriminate
themselves? L.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

A cry OF Mice" broke up a woman
suffragist meeting at Wimbledon In
England. Is there no limit to mascu-
line depravity? ..r
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

As between aerial and submarine
navigation, in their present stage OF
development the prudent person
still prefers hoofing it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

It is consoling to realize that sun
shine can still be counted upon to fol
low clouds and rain II we wait long
enough.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

The Infante Alfonso's names appear
to be sufficiently numerous ana lot
midable to keep him off the cigar
boxes.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

It is serious charge to say that
the women do too much talking
through the telephone. Do they him
der other women from using the
wires?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

The Detroit girl who has been thrice
welded to the same husband mas no
end OF perseverance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

New York has woman stone cut
ter. Men will be particular about CIV
ing her the marble heart.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

gan.)
of Senator John T. Morgan, the ap-
pointment to hold until the legisla.
ture meets July 10.
Col. Bankhead ran first in the Dem.
ocratic primaries for alternate sena.
tor last August.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

The chief trouble with the wheat
market is the speculative bug.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21

The extraordinary popularity OF hne
white goods this summer makes the
choice of Starch matter of great i'm
portance. Defiance Starch, being free
from all injurious chemicals. is the
only one which is safe to use on fine
fabrics. Its great strength as stiffener
makes half the usual quantity Of Starch
necessary, with the result Of perfect
finish, equal to that when the goods
were new
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Had Been to One,

Hewitt hear that that crazy re-
former is to open a school to teach
his doctrines.
Jewett-I don't believe care to at
tend
Hewitt suppose you got tired OF
reform school when you were boy.
Give Defiance Starch fair trial
try it for both hot and cold starching,
and If you don't think you do better
work, in less time and at smaller cost,
return it and your grocer will give you
back your money.
Our deeds are letters that va
forge ourselves.-George Eliot.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-24
DOCTORS CUT
UP CORPSE
Officials of Bell Telephone Com
pany Are Indignant and
Will Take Steps.
SEQUEL TO WIRE ACCIDENT.
Drs Raley and CalderwOOd Hold I'm
authorized Post Mortcm on
Body Of n. l.. Hunt.

The officials Of the Bell Telephone
company are very indignant at the ac-
ton Of Drs Raley and Calderwood IN
holding an autopsy last night over the
remains Of Howard L. Hunt, the tele-
phone splicer who was killed yesterday.
General Manager Murray has placed
the matter in the hands OF attorneys.
and says that II there is any law found
covering the case he will prosecute
these two surgeons to its fullest extent.
Mr. Murray stated this noon. to a
News" representative that he mad had
O'Donnen carefully embalm the body
preparatory TO shipment today to the
young mans late home. Lawrence,
Kan. for interment Last evening Drs.
Raley and Calderwood, Mr.. Murray
states. asked Justice Dana Smith il
there was any objection TO their hold
ing an autopsy over Hunts body 10
which the justice said he knew OF no
objection. Armed with that authority.
and nothing more. the two doctors went
down TO O'Donnelrs morgue at mid
night. The clerk IN charge thought Il
must be all right. az he understood that
official permission had been given, and
the doctors were acting under the au-
thority Of law.
Mr.. Murray says they cut that body
an 70 pieces. head, neck and all, leave
ing it in such shape that II was doubt
fui u the mutilated remains could be
shipped home AT an events, 1t was
cruel to send the body Of the young
man TO his folks in such a shape. Mr..
Murray stated that the body was I'm
the care and charge of the telephone
company which always took good care
of the remains OF employees who met
sudden death in The discharge Of their
duties. providing them with "a good
ca sket and shipping them home for I'M
terment. and be was emphatic iu de-
uouncing the action Of Drs. Raley and
CalderwOod as "a gross outrage which
would Doe punished IL a way could be
found 10 punish them. Mr. Murray
thinks the doctors got the idea that
Hunt was only q waif. Of no particular
account. and didn't think 70 worth while
20 consult the telephone officials.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-12-24
Port Of Spain Preparing to Ex-
tend to BattIeships Hospital
ity and Good Fellowship.
ARE FOUR MILES FROM WHARF
Anchored in Four Column Forma-
tion-PeopIe Crowd Water
Front to View Array.
Admiral Evans Calls on Governor OF
Trinidad, Sir Henry Moore
jackson.

Port or Spain Trinidad. Dec 81
Pert of spain is preparing To- welcome
the American fleet of battloships with
hospitality and good fellowship. Day
Heht showed the warhips anchored
In four column formation about four
miles from tho wharf. The peopIe
crowded the water front to view the
imposing array of white ships Of war.
entertainment committees completed
their final arrangements and the town
rapidly took on fits best holiday attire.
Numberless launches. rowboats.
small yachts and harbOr craft OF All
sorts began putting out at an early
hour to take sightscors over o. tho
American vessels. They clustered ..al
cruised about between the anchored
warships glistening in the sunlight Of
a warm, perfect day. while the crowd
voiced ITS admiration.
Arrangements are being made TO
send into town a large number OF men
who have been given shore leave.
Rear Admiral Evans called on the
governor Of Trinidad. Sir Henry Moore
Jackson. this morning. A party Of
officers from the feet was coming
ashore this afternoon. The warships
this morning are taking coal from col
licrs. All on board the vessels are
well.
The tender Yankton arrived during
the night. several hours later than the
feet. She was unable 10 keep up with
the other vessels.
The torpedo boat flotilla. which
returned here yesterday because OF
damage 20 the machinery Of the Law
renee, sailed this morning on its way
south
Secy Metcalf today sent the following
to the officers and men OF the Atlantic
Battleship fleet and the torpedo de-
stroyer hotilla
Evans Port Of Spain. Trinidad
'"Thc department extends to you
officers and men under your COM
mand, the best wishes for a merry
Christmas.
(sisned) 'NfETCALF."
men tomorrow aboard the various ships
Of the fleet and flotilla or VIII be posted
In a conspicuous place where It may
be readily seen by them. over 1000
officers and men are now at Port OF
Spain, so that the secretary's message
VIII be a greeting 10 them all. The
message was sent by wireless tele-
graph via San Juan at 1921 p. m.