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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
12
A collection of satirical lines on theater morality and human folly. It lampoons bankers revolutions manners and cheating lovers with quips about collateral, cranks, marriage timing, and policemen on honeymoons. The Cuban assembly and soldiers are lightly alluded to in sharp prose.
The aged former leader Mataafa in Samoa endures a life of ongoing uncertainty and renewed excitement as local affairs shift around him.
A sharp moral quip notes a man who preaches practical guidance for advancing in life but ends by hitting you up for a loan, revealing hypocrisy in advising while exploiting others.
An essay on idol worship in everyday life notes how people turn objects into gods and even worship themselves. It cites Edna May in London claiming friction with her husband in San Francisco and imagines the trouble if they were in the same city.
A concise reflection asserts that all wholesome enjoyments are possible in peace and come from simple acts such as watching crops grow, reading, thinking, loving, and praying. The note emphasizes enduring limits on human power to do more than these timeless joys.
The writer argues that Victoria's vellum will underscores probate absurdities as death makes it a practical issue. They warn against challenges of unsound mind and undue influence and say many testators lose control in courts. The piece suggests trusts before death as wiser, safer wealth transfer.
London Truth cites a Derby incident where orphans were invited to a concert while pauper children were barred. The orphanage manager said paupers should not associate with orphans, calling the act snobbishness gone mad and condemning the social divide between charitable institutions.
The passage speaks to the enduring life of ideas from originators to future generations. It highlights the heroic heart and seeing eye of early times still influencing present minds, while wise figures remain surrounded by a cloud of witnesses and a living union of saints across history.
Secretary Wesley Greene reports from nearly every Iowa county that late season weather did not devastate the fruit crop as feared. Hardy apples about 80 percent uninjured, plums 80 percent uninjured, cherries 80 percent uninjured, peaches largely destroyed, pears nearly so, grapes about 75 percent uninjured with protection, strawberries nearly perfect in most areas, blackberries and raspberries about 50 percent uninjured where snow protected them.
Marshalltown April 9 A sequel to the Valentine Hauser breach case the Marshall county grand jury indicted prominent physician Dr N E Mighell and Jacob Hauser of Union on a charge of abortion The Hauser marriage to Alma Hudson and Miss Valentines alleged actions are noted with evidence from Eldora and Union witnesses and a large investigative panel followed by the indictment
Des Moines April 8 The Fifty second and Fiftieth Iowa volunteer regiments receive about $32 000 extra each from the government in addition to changes in muster rolls. The Forty-ninth and Fifty-first will get about $65 000 each upon muster out. Heirs of soldiers who died in service or camps will receive amounts due if alive, affecting about 150 families.
The court holds that a deliberate identifying mark on a ballot is needed to render it invalid. A poorly made cross may not invalidate a ballot, as jury fact finding applies to each case. The Cedar county sheriff contest upheld the incumbent, with district and contest court rulings affirmed.
The supreme court holds liquor storage plants must have a single entrance opening on a public business street. The ruling applies the mulet law provisions on entrances and exits of saloons to storage houses, affecting Des Moines and other cities with brewing houses.
A four year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Robinson, died after boiling coffee spilled on her head when a coffee pot handle broke while the family sat at supper. The accident occurred at their Fort Dover home. The child suffered severe scalding to the head neck and shoulders and died several hours later.
In Muscatine on April 7 the huge Otto Snyder livery barn worth $35,000 burned down. The fire killed at least twenty horses, with twenty four saved, as firefighters battled to save the Muscatine Oat Meal mill and elevators adjoining the property.
Washieron April 8 Acting Secretary Allen reports the Neptune company a Swedish wrecking firm cannot raise or repair Cervera fleet vessels sunk near Santiago. The Colon requires US guarantee of expenses. Vizcaya would likely be uneconomical. The navy department may pursue other proposals, including a native firm offering a 40 million dollar bond to ensure completion.
Professor Von Stengel of Munich University, cited by The Times Berlin, denounces perpetual peace as futile and puerile. He argues no conference can secure universal peace even with czar led participation and top diplomats. He says Germany must still win its rightful world position, while Berliner Post welcomes delegates free from universal fraternization fantasies.
Cuban generals met at Marianao and officially decided to reinstate General Maximo Gomez as commander in chief. They appointed an executive board of three generals to aid him in distributing 3 million dollars, disarming details, and organizing rural police for the province. Muster rolls are at military authorities' disposal.
The United States Great Britain and Germany reached a pact appointing a high official from each power to investigate and regulate Samoa and requiring unanimity in all decisions. Newspapers hail the agreement with satisfaction.
James H. Easton of Decorah was found guilty of fraudulent banking after a four week trial. The jury deliberated sixteen hours before returning the verdict. He received a five year penitentiary sentence but may remain free on a $10,000 appeal bond. The defense plans to appeal, arguing district court lacked jurisdiction as Easton ran a national bank.
The cruiser Des Moines is selected as a name for one of the new protected cruisers. Other vessels including Denver and Cleveland will be built to about 2500 tons trial displacement, sheathed and coppered, with high speed and long cruising radius. Each is priced at not more than 1 141 800 dollars excluding armament.
The Iowa board of control plans a twine factory inside a state penitentiary to supply a large share of the state's twine. The factory is expected to cut costs by 25 to 35 percent compared with recent trust prices, according to the board.
Fish escaping from Lake Minnewashta near Arnold's Park crowded the channel to larger lakes causing suffocation. Warden Delavan authorized relief work as five teams and their crews labored all night transferring about 80 000 game fish to West Okoboji, many large enough to take a hook.
DeForest Fairbanks found guilty of the murder of George Robbins by a twelve juror panel after three hours of deliberation. The jury recommended life imprisonment.
Edward E Johnston and Eli Jardin were discharged by Mayor MacVicar after it was found five officers accepted $3 fees from a Manning visitor to influence his daughter in a Des Moines matter. Congress of Mothers to be held in Des Moines in April 1900. Hall of Des Moines settled with Rock Island Railroad for 9000 plus costs after earlier 25000 decree and a hung jury on damages. Hall, a Rock Island switchman, was injured in Des Moines yards.
Des Moines April 4 The Ministerial association adopted resolutions against placing an army post in Des Moines. The group aligns with the W. C. T. U. sharing concern that the moral influence of the establishment would be adverse.
Des Moines reports the new union station opened last night featuring a banquet and a public reception. The event marked the completion of the depot in Des Moines with officials and residents attending.
Des Moines reports four hundred twenty nine patents issued in the week with Iowa writers contributing ten items. Total applications awaiting action by examiners stand at five thousand nine hundred twenty seven.
Captain Neil James in charge of Havana relief rejects 50,000 cans of beef from the government, saying the meat is spoiled.
The marriage of William J. Vanderbilt and Miss Virginia Fair took place yesterday at noon at the bride’s sister Mrs Herman Oelrichs’s home in New York. The report notes the event as part of a series of social notices from the city.
Malietoa Tanus was formally crowned king of Samoa at Mulinuu with American and British officials present. A 100-strong guard, a shore procession through Apia, and a 21 gun royal salute marked the ceremony. German officials were absent, and observers awaited Berlin’s stance on the legitimacy of Tanus’s rule.
Washington reports the peace mission includes White ambassador to Germany Newell minister to the Netherlands Seth Low president of Columbia College Captain Crozier from the army ordnance Captain A T Mahan retired from the navy and Frederick Holls of New York as secretary. The group is described as an exceptionally strong, scholarly body with strong language skills suited for a congress of nations.
The cruiser Detroit is ordered to Costa Rica after insurrection disrupts American interests in La Guayra. Insurgents levy forced loans and double duties on imports triggering a state department response and protests to the Nicaraguan government over General Torres actions at Bluefields.
Washington April 7 336 heroes slain in Cuba and Porto Rico were laid to rest at Arlington with full military honors in the presence of President McKinley and the cabinet. Government buildings were half masted troops and ships displayed flags and a large military escort attended the funeral.
Admiral Dewey cables the navy department requesting six months of engineering stores to Manila. The Buffalo, en route to New York, will likely carry the supplies. The move signals confidence that fleet reductions in the Philippines will not occur soon.
The president announced twelve newly authorized warships. Battleships: Pennsylvania New Jersey Georgia. Armored cruisers: West Virginia Nebraska California. Cruisers: Denver Des Moines Chattanooga Galveston Tacoma Cleveland.
Casualties in the Philippines from February 4 to April 4 inclusive total 1,160. Killed number 184 and wounded 976 as reported to the adjutant general.
Madrid correspondent reports the queen regent signed the peace treaty under ministerial advice. Sagasta intends to record his aim to seek parliamentary authorization to cede the Philippines to reconcile constitutional articles and shield the queen from Carlists and republicans.
New York dispatch: Manila cable prints the U S Philippine commissioners proclamation to island inhabitants. It promises US concern for Philippine well being and outlines aims and liberty under a stable administration with civil rights and religious freedom guaranteed. The note adds that misinterpretation led to attacks, and affirms US supremacy and self government within orderly bounds.
Col Smith reports bandits led by Papaissio attempted a March 27 uprising in Jumamaylan, killing officials and calling natives to exterminate Americans and Spaniards. Major Sime with Californians by water, Col Duboce by land, reached Labzid on April 2, captured 35 prisoners and scattered forces, quelling the revolt.
R G Dun & Co weekly trade review reports 1599 first quarter failures 2772 versus 3687 last year, liabilities 27 152 031 versus 32 946 565 a 17 6 percent drop. Only 1880 and 1881 had fewer failures. liabilities per firm at 22 19 and defaulted liabilities to solvent payments through clearing houses at 1 12 per 1000 are among the lowest for the quarter.
Montreal reports official figures for 1898 show Canada with 15.7 million dollars in gold production ranking fifth among gold producing countries. About ten million came from the Klondike with Klondike output estimated at 30 million, while British Columbia yields silver rising and copper passes one million dollars.
In wealthiest New York district two residences burned killing twelve with possible further deaths among the injured. The fires damaged the homes of Wallace C. Andrews and Albert J. Adams amid claims of incendiary origin and a letter threatening the Andrews family surfacing. A servant dispute and revenge motive are noted as possible causes.
The court of inquiry in Wasurxeron examined claims that canned beef for the army was preserved with chemicals and possibly embalmed. Testimony cited salicylic acid residues and concerns about meat fit for tropics. Witnesses described inconsistent preservation methods and a confidential Powell process claimed to avoid ice.
The Ninth Iowa volunteers will sail from Savannah for landfall after five days at sea. They may camp in Georgia for a month before transfer to their next posting, with pay adjustments totaling about $500 and two months extra foreign service pay. Manila dead are interred in Taft cemetery niches with rent for four years. if renewed, remains move to a bone pit. A Reading Pa child James Hughes, age 3, enjoyed a new addition to his family while his twin brothers died due to a laudanum mix and a failed medical prank.
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