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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
5
A collection of wry aphorisms and observations on manners, marriage, fame, and human folly. The piece lampoons actors, moralizing, and social pretensions with pithy lines touching love, crime, religion, and travel, anchored by a note from the Ames area.
The quote asserts that all wholesome enjoyments remain available to humans since creation. It emphasizes farming toil, reading, thinking, love, and prayer as enduring sources of happiness, while noting humanity cannot gain more power to do otherwise.
The article critiques probate practice comparing Victoria's vellum will to court objections of unsound mind and undue influence. It argues wealth builders fail at directing posthumous wealth, suggesting trusts as wiser, predeath arrangements to avoid future disputes.
The article recounts a Derby incident where an orphanage refused to allow poorhouse children to attend a charity concert. The manager argued paupers should not mingle with orphans, prompting Truth to condemn the act as snobbery gone mad and a divide among charitable institutions.
A reflective meditation on thought's persistence from ancient origins through future transmission. The narrator invokes the heroic heart and seeing eye of early times, noting the wise man surrounded by a cloud of witnesses and a living lineage of saints within history.
Des Moines reports from nearly every Iowa county to Secretary Wesley Greene of the State Horticultural Society indicate the fruit crop blight from last season’s severe weather is less dire than feared. Hardy apples and cherries remain largely uninjured. peaches are largely destroyed. grapes survive well where covered. strawberries mostly good. berries show mixed results depending on snow cover and protection.
Des Moines reports that the Fifty second and Fiftieth Iowa volunteer regiments will each gain about 32 000 dollars in extra pay, with the Forty-ninth and Fifty-first to receive about 65 000 dollars each upon mustering out. The act grants one month extra pay for regiments that did not serve outside the country and two months for those that did. Heirs of dead soldiers will also receive any due payments, affecting about 150 families.
Des Moines April 7 The supreme court holds that liquor storage houses must have a single entrance opening on a public business street. The decision mirrors mulet law provisions on saloon entrances and exits and could affect brewing houses in Des Moines and other cities.
In Muscatine on April 7 the vast Otto Snyder livery barn worth 35000 dollars burned completely. Fifty horses housed there were affected with at least twenty presumed burned though twenty four survived. Firefighters fought to save the nearby Muscatine Oat Meal mill and elevators adjoining the property.
James H. Easton of Decorah was convicted after a four week trial on fraud charges in West Anstey. The jury deliberated sixteen hours before a jury verdict of guilty. Fine and sentence: five years in the penitentiary but liberty on an appeal bond of $10,000 pending a possible appeal challenging district court jurisdiction due to the involved national bank.
Sprnitt Lake April 7 report says fish in Lake Minnewashta near Arnold's Park clogged the channel, risking suffocation. Warden Delavan authorized relief. five teams and workers moved the fish to West Okoboji all night, conservatively estimating about 80,000 game fish transferred.
The Ministerial association adopted resolutions opposing placing an army post in Des Moines and aligned with the W C T U which has taken the same stance. They argue the moral influence of the establishment would be affected by such a post.
Des Moines unveils its new union station with a banquet and public reception last night, marking a milestone for local transportation and city progress.
In Marshall County Iowa Dr N E Mighell and Jacob Hauser were indicted for abortion following a sensational Hardin county breach of promise case. Hauser married Alma Hudson of Marshalltown. Miss Valentine previously accused him and won a judgment. Grand jury heard witnesses from Eldora Union and nearby areas.
The Iowa Supreme Court holds that an identifying mark on a ballot must show deliberate intent to identify the voter to invalidate the ballot. A badly made cross may not always invalidate a ballot and questions of fact rest with the jury. The Cedar county sheriff contest upheld the original result. the court affirms, noting outcome depends on individual ballot review.
At Fort Depar in April a father spilled boiling coffee on his fouryearold daughter during supper when the pot handle broke. The scalding covered her head neck and shoulders and she died a few hours later in great agony.
Wasuineros reports the cruiser Des Moines named among new protected cruisers of about 2500 tons displacement. They will be sheathed and coppered with high speed and long range, carrying powerful ordnance and costing up to 1,141,800 dollars each, excluding armament.
The state board of control has ordered a binding twine factory to be set up in a penitentiary. The plant aims to supply much of the town’s twine and cut prices to about 35 percent of the trust rates from the past two years.
A jury of twelve convicts DeForest Fairbanks of murder in the case against George Robbins after three hours of deliberation. The panel recommended life imprisonment.
City officials report Edward KE Johnston and Eli Cardin dismissed by Mayor MacVicar after findings they accepted 3 dollars from a Des Moines visitor seeking help for his daughter's unhappy situation. Congress of Mothers to meet Des Moines in April 1900. C E Hall reaches 9000 settlement with Rock Island Railroad for injuries. Hall once had 25000 verdict. second trial ended with a hung jury. Hall was a railroad switchman in Des Moines.
April 8 report from Acting Secretary Allen notes Neptune company of Sweden cannot raise or repair Cervera ships sunk near Santiago. Colon would require U S guarantees. Vizcaya may float but not justify high cost. Swedish withdrawal frees Navy to consider other projects and a native firm has offered a $40 million bond proposal.
Berlin correspondent reports Professor Von Stengel of Munich University will join German delegates at the Hague disarmament conference. He argues perpetual peace is futile and cites risk and unresolved German position. Berliner Post notes delegates are free from vague universal fraternization hopes.
Cuban generals at Marianao reinstate General Maximo Gomez as commander-in-chief and form a three general executive board to aid him in disarming distributing 3 million dollars and organizing rural police in the province. Muster rolls reportedly available to authorities upon request.
Benin April 7 reports the United States Great Britain and Germany have agreed on two points for Samoa. Each power will appoint a high official to investigate and regulate conditions and all high official decisions require unanimity. Newspapers greet the result.
Des Moines reports four hundred twenty nine patents issued in the week with ten going to Iowa inventors. The notice lists applications prepared and prosecuted by the firm for W S Armstrong Ruthven for a detachable awning design, L E King Marshalltown for a carpet fraying machine, and T J Holt Des Moines for a duplex curling iron heater, among others.
Captain Neil Gaines in Havana refuses government aid of 50,000 cans of beef, asserting the supply is spoiled. He leads relief work for the destitute and declines the shipment as unsuitable for distribution.
The marriage of William J. Vanderbilt and Miss Virginia Vair took place at noon yesterday at the bride’s sister Mrs Herman Oelrichs home in New York. The report mentions a Canary Islands tree with leaves exuding moisture and forming a pool at the trunk. A tombstone for John G Angelo of Pocomoke City Maryland will feature an anvil and hammer marking his apprenticeship. he is said to be 41 still vigorous.
Crowned king Malietoa Tanus presided over a Malinuu ceremony in Apia attended by American and British officials. Admiral Kautz Captain White and others observed. 100 sailors formed the guard. The Philadelphia and Porpoise fired a twenty one gun salute while German officials were absent. Uncertain news from the three powers looms over Samoa’s rebellion prospects.
Wasumeron April 7 The delegation to the czars peace conference is announced with White ambassador to Germany Newell minister to Netherlands Seth Low president of Columbia College Captain Crozier ordnance department United States Army Captain A T Mahan retired Navy Frederick Holls of New York secretary The group is described as a strong scholarly capable team versed in languages and international affairs for a world congress conducted in French diplomatic usage.
The Detroit cruiser, ordered to Costa Rica from La Guayra, aids American interests amid insurrection. Insurgents impose forced loans and double duties, prompting appeals to the state department. US actions also defend Bluefields residents with a protest to General Torres and potential further measures.
In Washington 336 national heroes were laid to rest at Arlington with full military honors in the presence of President McKinley and the cabinet. Flags flew half mast over government buildings as the ceremony drew a large crowd and a full military escort participated. Dewey asks for six months of engineering supplies for Manila and hints the fleet cannot be reduced soon.
The president has named twelve new warships recently provided by Congress. The battleships are Pennsylvania New Jersey Georgia and the armored cruisers West Virginia Nebraska California cruisers Denver Des Moines Chattanooga Galveston Tacoma Cleveland.
The record details from February 4 to April 4 show 154 killed and 976 wounded, totaling 1,160 casualties. This is a concise summary of the reported figures in the period.
Madrid correspondent reports the queen regent signed the peace treaty under ministerial advice and faces no opposition from Sagasta on Cortes reassembly. Sagasta seeks parliamentary authorization to cede the Philippines to reconcile constitutional articles and shield the queen from Carlist and republican attacks.
A Manila cable transcribes the U S proclamation to Philippine inhabitants. It pledges American goodwill and aims for prosperity and advancement of Filipinos while noting misinterpretation and attacks. It asserts U S supremacy, liberty within orderly governance, civil rights, religious freedom, and equality before the law.
Col Smith reports bandits led by Papaissio attempted a revolt on March 27 in Negros. They killed Jumamayian officials and issued a call to natives to exterminate Americans and Spaniards. Major Sime and Californians reached the disturbance by water. Col Duboce overland. Labzid, bandit HQ, was captured with 35 prisoners after a twelve mile march on April 2, ending the uprising.
R G Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade reports 1599 first quarter failures total 2772, liabilities 27,152,031, down 17.6 percent from 32,946,565 last year. Only 1880 and 1881 show fewer failures in any quarter. average Liabilities per firm 22.19, and defaulted liabilities to solvent payments 1.12 per 1000, the lowest since 1880.
Montreal report cites official 1898 gold output at 15 700 000 with Klondike contributing about 30 000 000 in value. Canada ranks fifth in gold production as British Columbia silver and copper yields rise, signaling stronger overall mineral output.
The court of inquiry reveals beef preservative methods and tests for salicylic and other chemicals. Witnesses including Dr Daly and Dr Nicodemus describe embalmed appearance of canned beef while Armour & Company defends its process and timing of preservation claims.
Reports from New York detail fires in the wealthiest city districts killing twelve people with injured survivors. Authorities suspect arson tied to a dispute among household staff and threats against the Andrews family. A London ball scare and a Boston egg accident are also noted in brief items.
The Ninth Iowa volunteers will sail to Savannah then reach land after a five month voyage. They are expected to remain in camp in Georgia for about a month before transfer to Des Moines for muster out. Each man will receive pay for distance traveled plus two months foreign service pay. Manila dead are buried in a suburb cemetery in niches along a wall with rent paid by families. if rent lapses remains go to a bone pit. A Reading Pa boy James Hughes, two twin brothers, and a mother’s absence are noted alongside a laudanum tainted incident where the mix killed the twins.
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