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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
JUDGING TEAM Is CHOSEN.
Ames Selects Men to Represent It at
Kansas City.

Ames.-Professor Dinsmore has
picked the six men who will rerres.
ent the college in the intercollegiate
stock Judging contest at Kansas City
Oct. 10. They are George w. God
frey of Luverne, H. H. Kildee of
Usage, Eugene Darling OF Ames. M.
w. Joiner and H. II. Phillips Of Maui
quoketa and n. l.. Thornton of Aledo,
III. One Of these men will be later
chosen to act as alternate.
The men leave tonight and go direct
to the Missouri state fair at Sedalia.
where they will spend several days
in practice wor~ before going or to
Kansas City for the contest. both
Kansas and Missouri are likely to
prove serious competitors this year.
Although Ames defeated them last
year. without any trouble, they have
developed coAsiderably since then.
In addition to the magnificent silver
trophy. there is 5000 in cash prizes
which will be divided among the men
standing the highest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
BIG ELEVATOR ExPLODES
Thirteen KILLED IN DISASTER
At RIcHFoRD, VT.
Structure Destroyed by Flames lr
Which a Number Of Workmen
and a Woman Perish.

Richford, Vt.-With conclusion
which shook the entire village, a large
grain elevator, having a capacity OF
100000 bushels, exploded late Wednes
day, causing the death of IL men and
a woman.
The explosion blew of the entire
roof of the building, scattering tim
bers in all directions, and almost in
stantly flames burst out all over the
structure. Twenty-one men were en-
ployed in the building, Of whom II are
miss!r3 and undoubtedly persisted. All
lived in Richford.
Mrs. John Jelifore, who was walk
Ing with companion along the
Canadian Pacific railroad track close
to the elevator, was burned to death,
and an unknown woman, who was
with her was burned so seriously that
her life Is despaired of.
The elevator was owned jointly by
the Canadian Pacific and Boston &
Maine railroads and was occupied by
the Quaker Oats Company of Chica.
60. The amount of grain it contained
was very large. The flames, which
are supposed to have been started by
spontaneous combustion in the dry
dust of the grain, spread SO quickly
that the limited fire apparatus of the
village was of no avail. Nothing could
prevent the entire destruction Of the
elevator and its contents.
The heat set fire to -four shed
near the elevator and the shed, to-
gether with rs freight cars standing
near 1t, were burned.
The wreckage and fire blocked the
tracks of, the Canadian Pacific rail
road completely for many hours, so Il
was necessary for trains to make a
detour by way of Sherbrooke, Que
The total loss is estimated at $4,000
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
sys.asds, p.A O..
pauonters o, Eve.


The International fairs Of the last
% years have usually had wonlan's
department. It has covered . field
rsaching from patchwork to sculpture
Many writer's have described the wo
mans exhibit, and have drawn wise
differences as to the tastes Of the fu
ture woman. The Franco-British ex
hibition, which has been SO successful.
b London this summer, has not only
had . woman's section, but has had
numerous entries by women in other
departments. A few pictures and
statues, some credItable achievements
IN domestic arts, and large share In
The educational exhibits are easily
noted by the seeker for signs OF the
progress Of women. But the most sig
nincant fact of the exhibition to tho
student of women's work Is not the
share of women In 1t as exhibitors, but
their enthusiasm as visitors, and the
things which arouse that enthusiasm.
The anxious critics OF modern FEM
intne activity, who fear that woman
Is becoming unsexed by her opportuni.
ties, as we'll as the confident prophets
Of her future advancement may well
ask themselves, what do modern wo-
men care most to see" Here are edu.
cational sections where by charts and
records and specimens the work OF
women teachers is illustrated; yonder
Dre large spaces given to Industrial
progress and to the exhibits Of art
which might well attract the thou.
sands Of young women studying art
In England and France. All these Sec
tons show mere sprinkling OF wo.
men who are interested in the story
OF the march Of civilization. There Is
one place. however, states the Youths
Companion, where one must go early
TO find standing room; it is che dis
play of dresses! From the throng OF
patient, waiting women about the
gowns and blouses all day long, the
philosopher may learn something OF
the sex. although 1t may not be easily
recorded in statistics. It will be q
world.old truth-sometimes obscured,
but never lost-that the Daughters Of
Eve is the most powerful feminine or
gaLization in human society, and that
when dress IL the question there Is no
disagreement among them as to its i'm
portance, whatever they may think OF
any phase of its fashion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
|sERV|A WANTS WAR
MONTENEGRO READY TO HELP
TAKE THE OFFENSIVE
AuRTRIAN FLEET Modified
All the Danube Bridges Are Beinr
PatroIled by Austrian Troops
Great Excitement Prevails.

Vienna, Oct. 9.-War between Aus
tria.Hungary and Servia is a recogni.
zed possibility, although It Is believed
here that 1t will be averted. King
Peter is in difficult position on &C.
count of the clamor Of the Servians
for war, particularly since his tenure
on the throne never has been very
safe. .a4a,..,
The Austrians, on their part, have
a new feeling Of national enterprise
on account of the forward movement.
In the annexation of Bosnia and Here.
govina and would be more ready for
further adventure now than they
were a week ago. That the govern.
ment, recognizes the possibility, the
military precautions in Hungary show.
All the bridges over the Save and the
Danube near the Servian frontier are
strongly guarded by patrols. and four
Danube river monitors were concen.3
trated at the town of Budapest.
Four Austrian monitors proceeded
down the Danube last night from
Budapest. All passengers coming
from Servia by railroad are compelled
to show their passports at the from
tier before entry into Austria.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
SLAIN BY sIsTER.IN.LAW.
Cant. Erb, Prominent Philadelphia Pol
itician, Shot During Family Quarrel.

PHILADELPHIA. Clayton Erb, cap
tain and regimental quartermaster OF
the Third regiment, National Guard
Of Pennsylvania, was shot and killed
at his summer home near Village
Green, Delaware county, Tuesday
night. His sister-in-law, Mrs. Gather
Inc Beisel, is under arrest in the Media
jail, charged with the murder. The
woman admits that she did the shoot.
ing during a family quarrel.
Capt. Erb, who was private secre.
tary to Israel w. Durham, political
leader of this city, was one Of the best
known men in political circles in Phil
adelphia. About two years ago he
was married and moved to Delawar
county. For a time everything went
along smoothly, but recently thero
were family quarrels.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
H. A. GARFIELD COLLEGE HEA
Indicted Into the Office of President
OF Williams.

Williamstown, Mass.-Harry Angus
tus Garfield of the class of 'S5, son Of
President James A. Garfield, was in
Quoted Wednesday into the Office Of
president of Williams college. Seven
ty-f1ve college presidents had accepted
invitations to be present and the cere-
mony Of induction was witnessed by
men prominent In civil and profess
sional life.
The state was represented by Gov.
Guild. James Bryce, ambassador Of
Great Britain, was also present, as
we'll as United States Senator Crane
and President Garfield's three bro
theirs, Secretary of the Interior Gar.
Geld, Irwin Mcdowell Garfield AMI
Abram Garfield. all Williams men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Grain Elevator ExnIode..

f1chtord, Vt, Oct. 9.-With con.
cuss'on which shook the entire viz
age large grain elevator, having d
capacity of 100000 bushels, exploded
late yesterday causing the death Of
seven workmen and a woman. The
explosion blew off the entire roof Of
me building, scattering timberss ia
an directions, and almost instantly
names burst out all over the str,,c.
lure. Twenty-one men were am.
ployed in the building, Of whom
seven are missing and undoubtedly
perlshed: All lived in " Richford.
FINANCIAL loss, 100000. The woman
was passing at the time and was XIII.
ed by flying timbers. 5 a - 80
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
81 many commonplace persons are

81 many commonplace persons are
wearing the cross Of the French Le-
gion of Honor that a parliamentary
commission has been appointed to in.
vestigate the affairs of the order. with
q view to restoring membership in 1t
to the original purpose of a recogni.
ton for distinguished service to the
state. There are five classes in the
legion. Wearers Of the grand cross
number so; there are 200 grand Off.
GERS, = thousand commanders, and
knights or chevaliers without limit. 1t
is the multiplication Of chevaliers
which, has been going on too rapidly
for the taste of the Frenchmen who
think that the cross should be q more
exclusive decoration.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
AUSTRIA is ANXIOUS.
Trying To Get Powers TO Recognize
BULGARIA,


Bulgaria. "
Budapest Oct. 9.-Austria has al
ready entered upon negotiations with
the varions powers for the recognts
ton of the new kingdom of Bulgaria
and the establishment of peaceful re-
lations between Turkey and Bulgaria.
Baron Won Aehrenthal, the foreign
minister, made this announcement In
his speech at the opening sitting Of
the common delegates yesterday.
The Austrian newspapers and poll
ticians have steadfastly denied that
there was any understanding between
Austria and Bulgaria in the recent
double movement but Austria's adops
ton OF protecting role toward BE-,
garia indicates strong community Of
interests.
Baron Won Aehrenthal, foreign
minister, denied that Austria. Hungary
was seeking a political and economic
monopoly in the western Balkans. He
said:
"The unique position occupied by
Bosnia and Herzegovina for thirty
years has acted as weight to Aus
trials eastern policy. We are getting
rid OF the shackles, but are carrying
cut the spirit of the Berlin treaty.
Having removed all possible causes Of
friction, We would be glad to fall In
line with the other powers in .
benevolent attitude toward Turkey"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Iowa Central Strike Ended.

Marshalltown.-The strike OF shop
employees OF the 1awa Central road.
which has been Of since the twenty
second of April, was settled here on
the 9Th, the men getting the best of
the argument. All union men are to
return to work here and at division
points. In the future the shops will
have union men only. A general ad-
vance of one per cent over the amount
offered the men when they first went
out was secured. as.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
After St. Louis Padrones,

St. Louis.-That more than 200
Greek boys who work in St. Louis
bootblack stands are held in practical
slavery by padrones. who pay them
one dollar day for IS hours work
and search their pockets for tips every
night, is the information on which
warrants were issued Tuesday by Uni
ted States Commissioner Morsey for
Peter Amagnos, John Mavrakos and
James Chilfers. They are charged
With conspiracy to violate the immi.
grafton laws BY bringing Greek boys
Into the country unde false pretenses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
TWO LARGE HOTELS BURNED.
Fire Sweeps Summer Resort Near
Boston.

Boston. Two of the largest no.
tells Cresthall and the Ocean View
house, and three valuable summer cot.
tages were destroyed by fire here
early Saturday with loss estimated
at more than $4,000. Mrs. A. c. Du.
mont of Cincinnati, who was a guest
at Cresthall, was reported by the po'
lice as missing, and men waited for
the ruins to cool so that they could
be searched. There were nearly 100
guests in the two hotels and many had
narrow escapes. Few persons were
able to save any OF their property. as
the hotel buildings were practically
burned to the ground.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Gas Wrecks Bank Vault.

Burlington.---When Miller Brooks,
son of j. w. Brooks, vice president Of
the State bank opened the door Of an
upper vault, terrific explosion occur
red knocking him senseless and doing
considerable damage to the bank. "A
S,as let that had been left open had
Tiled the vault and the opening Of the
doors allowed the gas 70 become ignit-
cd a. a burnlnS Jet outside. Young
Brooks was bad injured anu taken,
10 " hospital s3s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
NEGRO coNFEssEs CRIME.
Says He Fired Six Shots TO XIII Il
connective Fireman.

says ne Fired SIX Shots to XIII 10.
connective Fireman.
Chicago, Oct. 9.-The mystery sur.
rounding the murder of Garrett Kelley
locomotive fireman employed by the
Chicago G. Western Indiana railroad,
who was shot and killed while rid
Ing On a freight train at Ninety-first
street and Jackson Park avenue, was
solved yesterday, according to the
police, by the arrest Of two men who
gave the names of w. F. Williams
and William Duford. Duford, who Is
a negro and who was formerly en-
ployed as porter by the Pullman Car.
company, is said by the police to
have made confession in which he
admitted firing six shots at a man
riding on freight train at the place
where Kelley was killed. Efforts Of
the police to learn the motive for the
shooting were futile.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Mrs. Yates Passes Awav.

Jacksonville, Ill.-Mrs. Richard
Yates. mother Of former Gov. Yates
and wife Of the Illinois war governor,
died Tuesday afternoon at the age Of
SO years. Her illness dates back to
two years ago, when she fell and frac.
tured her hip. Since that time she
had been gradually failing. She took
great interest in politics. both state
and national.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Postmasters Favor Parcel, Post.

Postmasters Favor Parcels Post.
Des Moines, Ia.-Parcels post was
one Of the chief subjects of discussion
at Wednesdays opening session of the
National League Of Postmasters of the
Fourth Glass. 1t developed that prac
tically all Of the postmasters present
think 1t should be established. Super.
intendent w. r. Spillman Of the rural
free delivery service gave the main
address, advocating parcels post,
and also taking up at some length the
work Of the rural free delivery in this
country. About 300 delegates were tn
attendance. 1..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Russian Robbers Kin Twelve.

Tiraspol, Russia. - Robbers have
committed a revolving crime in the
neighboring village Of Slobodze. They
entered the house Of a Jewish family
named Cohen and killed IL persons in
their efforts to get away with small
amount OF loot. The murderers were
arrested. 4. 5.5.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Pitt.bura Has $5oo,ooo Fire.

Pittsburg.-An explosion of gas at
the plant of the Pittsburg Plate Glass
Company's works. No. 2, at Taren.
tum, a suburb, early Sunday resulted
In a loss by fire Of $4,000 and threw
800 men out Of employment. w. A.
Long, a Waterman, was knocked down
by the explosion, bruised and internal.
ty injured. Half Of the plant is in ruins
and the flames we're only checked by
large steel building recently erected
by the company.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
OPPOSE SUNDAY SHOWS.
Cedar Rapids Church People Start
Agitss' on.

Cedar Rapids.-For some months
there has been an agitation among
church people locking toward the
closing Of the Sunday theaters. The
opponents of the Sunday theaters ap.
pointed q committee of twenty-five,
among which are some Of the best
known citizens and business men Of
the city. This committee has been
laboring with the. council in the en-
deavor to secure tho passage of an
anti-Sunday theater ordinance. Sew.
eral meeting have been held with
the members Of the city council as
audience, in which representatives Of
the committee of twenty-five and
represents OF the theaters pres
nted their sides of the case.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Eldora Would be Beautiful.

Eldora.-Eldora would become "the
city beautiful and has taken the
right step with that end in view.
Prof. A. T. Erwin of the department
Of forestry and landscape gardening
of the Iowa State college at Ames has
been asked to visit the city, inspect
its natural surroundings and then lee
ture to the citizens on the possibili-
ties Of Improvement. These sugges-
tons will, later o.I, be carried out
by the city and uolizens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Auo,,.tu. d vneh I. Dead.

Augustus D. Lynch 10 Dead.
Observation-Disclosures D. Lynch,
formerly of Indianapolis, for SO years
connected with the comptroller's ONCE
of the treasury department, died here
Tuesday. He was ~ years old.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
From ST. Paul TO Cuba.

Davenport. steamer. J. M.
passed Davenport on its way from
st. Paul for Cuba via New Orleans.
1t is towing a barge Of 1i5 tons Of hay:
Local river men point to the fact
that the six foot channel for which
they are lighting would enable this
large 10 carry 800 tons. The trip is
lie largest ever attempted by 81
Hissisaippi river freish ter. II
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09

what Is the best way to advertise
. city," Is the inquiry OF the Board Of
Trade. Springfield. Mass. AS a guar.
antee OF good faith 1t offers $500 cash
for the best plan. This should start
lively competition and do some ad.
vertising on its own account.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09

Suicide on eattleshlp Virginia.
Washington.-Rear Admiral Sperry.
commanding the Atlantic battleship
fleet at Manila, reports to the navy
department that George Schiff, chief
yeoman on the battleship Virginia,
committed suicide at Manila.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
BRIDE SHOT AND KILLED.
Bullet From Gun Accidentally Dis
charged by Husband.

Grant.-Mrs. Lee Lo:g, bride Of
few months, was accidentally shot and
killed by her husband. Mr.. Long had
been hunting during tie morning. His
gun failed to work properly. When
he returned he attempted to extract
the shells from the gun. Mrs. Long
was in the adjoining room. In some
manner the gun was discharged and
the bullet tore through the left Leg
striking an artery. Before medical
aid could be secured she bled to death.
Mrs. Long was 20 yearx Of age. She
was married last February. Tne
Longs live. on farm three miles from
Grant. 4 %t T.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Mormons for "Dry" Legislation.

Mormons for "Dry" Legislation.
Self Lake City.-Having heard their
president expound the revelation of
the words of wisdom which prohibits
the use of all intoxicants by the faith.
full, $4,000 members Of the Church OF
Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints Sun.
day proclaimed their faith In the prac'
teal application of the ecclesiastical
law by voting unanimously approval OF
a resolution pledging the entire mem.
bership of the church to support pro.
hibition legislation. The occasion was
the opening Of the seventy.ninth semi.
annual conference.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09

A couple IN st. Louis who have Just
celebrated their golden wedding de,
clare they are happy and content.
though they have but dime a day 10
live on. Still, they are exceptionally
rich, for neither happiness nor content.
can be bought with millions. ISL
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Eastern Democrats Choose

Providence, R. AT the Democrat.
ic state convention Tuesday the fol.
lowing state ticket was nom.
mated: Governor Olney Arnold:
lieutenant governor, Adelard Archam.
bault; secretary of state, Robert
Grieve; attorney general, T. B. Corco
ran; treasurer. Tristom d. Babcock.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Robber. Shoot Station AGENT.

Savannah, Ga.-A special from Ma.
hunta says Allen ONeill. the railroad
agent there, was found Wednesday
shot in the head and dangerously
wounded. He was able to explain that
robbers entered the office and after
shooting him robbed him and fled.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Cotton Gins Warned and Closed.

Cotton Gins Warned and Closed.
Little Rock, Ark.-Heeding notices
posted on the doors Of the Arkansas
Valley Cotton OIL Company at Darda.
nellie, IL cotton gins closed Wednes.
day. The warning stated that the
night riders We're friendly, but unless
the plant was closed torches would be
used.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09

A receiver has been appointed for =
firm that made speciality of straight
ening crooked noses. Can 1t be posi-.
BILE that there were not enough foolish
people with crooked noses to make the
business pay?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
GETS TWENTY YEARS.
Earl Nizert Sentenced to Anamosa
Penite hillary.


Des Moines.- Six minutes after the
jury had retired to consider the evil
'dence against Earl Nizert. alias Rich
ard White, verdict was return
ed in Judge McHenry's court finding
the negro guilty Of attempted GRIM
inal assault upon Lizzie Agea. Nizert
waived time and was at once sentenc.
ed to serve an indeterminate term,
with a maximum Of twenty years In
the penitentiary at Anamosa. Al
though Nizert denied his guilt when
asked by the court If he had anything
to say for himself, Judge McHenry
did not hesitate to give the negro one
Of tae most scathing lectures ever
heard In the criminal court room.
IAN act 50 abhorrent does not find
words in the English tongue to ade-
quately condemn It," said the court
as the negro, with eyes sullenly bent
downward, heard him without at
tempting to say more.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
sERvIA cLAMoRs FOR WAR.
King Peter lmpIores Populacs q
Make No Disturbance. GU

Make No Disturbances.
belgrade, Oct. 9.-Great crowds
again surrounded the palace last
night, shouting for war and calling
fer the king to appear. Finally King
Peter, accompanied by the crown
princess. came to the balcony and I'M.
plored the people not to cause distur-
Dances. ~' ts$$
The crowd cheered the king, but
continued to shout War with Aus,
tria.'' ..-.--
The statement is made in the news:
papers that the reigning prince of
Montenegro has sent a message to
King Peter, in which he is quoted %
saying: g. sat% #1'7
When the servian army marches
20 the banks Of the Drena, my army
WILL advance against Herzegovina
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
1urkAu lnina -

st. Petersburg, Oct. 8. -Turkey has
fallen into line With the I, ;ss III,
1n 70 convoke a congress 81
ne me powers Tor g general revision 81
me Herlin treaty which, It Is be.
neyed here Will ultimately BE a.
ceDted by all the signatory poWera
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09
Brown Win. in GEORGIA,

Atlanta, Ga.-Returns indicate that
Joseph M. Brown has carried the state
for governor by a plurality Of between
10000 and 10000 His only opponent
was Yancey Carter, who ran on the
Independence party ticket.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-10-09

Doubtless Capt. Hobson will see a
sinister movement behind the hospis
stsssty 70 he extended our sailors BY
,sIaEaa. arguing t.a.at II Is Just as fatal
ato bb tlled az ;kindness as III ans