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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1898
Page
10
The Ames Times offers a collection of aphorisms and moral musings on life love and society. The column touches on education wealth leadership appearances and technology with a nod to Nicola Tesla predicting future telegraphy and sea navigation advances.
The passage notes few can accurately report a lecture after hearing it. It argues memory hinges on careful attention and strict listening. Cultivating attentive listening benefits the dissemination of ideas to broad audiences.
The treasury bureau of statistics reports a sharp rise in silk manufacture in the United States and a fall in imports, with exports now growing rapidly. This year's total exports exceed last year by more than 50 percent for the current months, and the full year is projected to be six times 1890 levels.
At 111, the so called oldest man in Vienna remains hale and witty. He recalls living through events from Louis XVI’s execution to Victoria’s reign and offers a blunt creed: work when able, sleep when tired, avoid brooding over misfortune, and drink only rarely. He notes two past drunken episodes and vows sobriety as a moral anchor. His reflections, he says, contain truths that could improve any life.
A Rochester Herald correspondent opines that Colonel Roosevelt acted for political aims in war, noting prejudice can distort judgment yet unlikely to distort it completely, and amusingly warns that an army of such insincere soldiers might conquer the universe.
In Santiago harbor smoke filled the scene as confusion reigned while Admiral Cervera spoke to the press, asserting he has a fair idea of what happened to his fleet and who bore responsibility.
Des Moines dispatch reports Iowa crop totals with winter and spring wheat yields, corn acres and bushels, oats, rye, barley, flax, hay and prairie hay. Total crop output value reaches about 187.46 million dollars, plus additional beef pork dairy and other production gains. soil product value estimated at not less than 25 million.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court ruled saloons may not be opened on Sunday for cleanup prior to Monday business. Rosenthal of Winnesshirk County admitted opening his saloon on Sunday to prepare for the week, but the court called this a violation of the mulct law and upheld contempt conviction.
Des Moines dispatch reports Iowa Supreme Court affirms Betsy Smith’s life term for poisoning her husband Michael Smith. On prior appeal a new trial was granted, then again the verdict stood. Chief Justice Deemer affirms guilt and rejects further reversal.
Two Iowa reinsurance groups unite under one management in the Observatory Building Des Moines offering farmers savings of three to ten dollars. Officers include P L Fowler president and R A Crawford treasurer with directors H H Fitch B F Clayton L G Clute S B Packard J W Richards. Request by mail for full particulars.
John Fisher drove his mother-in-law from Chariton to Russell when frightened horses overturned the buggy. Both were thrown out and the woman suffered internal injuries. The team barreled through a hedge onto a railroad track before a train. One horse was killed instantly and the other died after severe injuries.
Benjamin Hatfield a farmer living north of Columbus Junction was killed while crossing the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad track. He attempted to drive across the tracks and Jumping from the wagon was run over and horribly mutilated.
In Sigourney on December 17, a child named Gertie Elisberry was found with a can of concentrated lye to her lips and swallowed a portion. She suffers severe burns to her throat and mouth and may die as a result of the poisoning.
Charles City reports Governor Shaw has suspended the life imprisonment of Frank L. Wiltzie. Wiltzie had been convicted of manslaughter for the January term murder of his sister Mrs. Jerome Dow after a quarrel with her husband. Statewide interest followed the case.
Iowa exhibitors earned 27 of 115 medals and diplomas at the Trans Mississippi Exposition in dairy, agricultural and horticultural divisions. Of 50 000 dollars in livestock cash prizes, 10 000 went to Iowa breeders, with John Turnbull of Atlantic earning the top dairy honor for a perfect creamery butter test. Iowa's overall exhibits performed strongly in agriculture and related fields.
John S. Kjerland, a farmer northeast of Decorah, shot neighbor Lars Aashuss whom he suspected of wife neglect, then wounded his wife with a knife, later killed himself after officers closed in. Neighbors say jealousy may have been unfounded.
The jury in the state of Iowa versus Joe Wolverton returned a not guilty verdict after twenty eight hours deliberation. Wolverton was indicted for first degree murder in the alleged killing of Mrs. Mary E. Gilfillan in Oscaloa.
A large fire in Janesville north of Waterloo wiped out seven stores and damaged stocks, with losses estimated at about 15000 and insurance around 7000. Other dispatches report a bird shoot winner in Kansas City, a first degree murder verdict in Marshalltown, a Osceola fire destroying half a block, and a rail collision near Rutledge injuring a dozen passengers.
News from Chung King China reports 6000 Catholic refugees as 5000 rebels led by Yumantze attack. Rebels wear a uniform bearing the character Avenge and aim to expel foreigners and destroy Christian worship. Rail and commerce crippled. 60 lives lost and 20000 people made homeless. property losses reach 5 000 000 taels.
Police arrest Joseph W. Pearson a 26 year old printer after he hurled bricks at the British embassy hitting Miss Pauncefote in the drawing room and smashing windows and doors. The estimated damage runs about 700 dollars. Pearson had been acting queerly in days prior.
The Atlanta peace jubilee ended with a banquet featuring addresses by Clark Howell, President McKinley, General Shafter, George Beck, Secretary Gage, General Wheeler, Secretary Smith, and Governor Johnston of Alabama. Speakers praised unity between the North and South.
President McKinley travels to Atlanta for a peace jubilee and delivers a Georgia General Assembly address that draws fervent cheers. He speaks of Civil War graves as tributes to American valor and notes that national differences were settled by arms, urging fraternity in caring for Confederate soldiers' graves.
President McKinley has signed an executive order establishing a customs tariff for the island of Cuba. The measure, effective January 1, follows the report and recommendations of Robert P. Porter, the United States special commissioner who studied Cuba's revenue and customs questions.
Maprip reports growing irritation over the continued detention of Spanish prisoners. Insurgents claim the number exceeds 10,000 and demand Spain pay 20 million dollars, the amount Spain would receive from the United States under the peace treaty.
London December 19 Baron Ferdinand James de Rothschild dies. He was the second son of the late Baron Alphonse de Rothschild who married a cousin. Evelina sister of the first Lord Rothschild served as member of parliament and junior Rothschild of London and Paris.
Calvin S. Brice died in New York yesterday afternoon after suffering a severe cold a week. He fell ill after going to his office Friday and was confined to bed since Saturday, his condition worsening until death.
The Daily Mail notes Crete may become permanently occupied. It cites the Massachusetts Gypsy Moth Commission spending $200000 this year and seeking similar funds next year. It adds trivia on the first London coffee house opened in 1652 by a Turkish merchant’s Greek servant and 1651 Oxford by a Jewish individual. A Berlin sheriff declares a summer overcoat luxury. a debtor sued to recover it, but the court upheld the sheriff.
The navy seeks salvage of the Maine from Havana harbor and the Cristobal Colon, with delivery to New York or another U.S. port. A Swedish firm leads technical work on the Colon, sending divers and engineers from Europe to assess feasibility and costs before bids are compared.
San Francisco dispatch describes Formosa fighting with rebels looting villages and firing on them. Japanese police inspector and six constables killed while resisting. A constable killed his wife and child to avoid captives, then was slain. Haakow suffers from a major fire with 3,000 dead and more incendiary fires follow. Chinese arsonists were burned alive by mobs during attempts to ignite dwellings.
Gen Brooke testified he fought to curb hucksters at Camp Thomas and cut illness rates from 50 to 30 percent by inspecting kitchens and camp sinks. Weston denied front shortages while McCook cited dearths in Santiago and criticized red tape in the medical department. Iudington urged two years of pre stocked emergency equipment.
Paris dispatch details the treaty terms as Cuba to be relinquished while Porto Rico and the Philippines are ceded. The United States will pay for the repatriation of Spanish troops from all colonies and Spain will return prisoners while retaining certain military stores. A 600 page protocol outlines renewed commercial treaties and the pace of diplomacy.
General Calixto Garcia of the Cuban army died at the Raleigh Hotel in Washington after a brief illness. He had come to meet President McKinley as president of the Cuban commission, contracting a cold that developed into pneumonia and caused his death.
The president will submit the peace treaty to the senate during the present session. The text will not reach Washington before next Saturday and cannot be placed before the senate for a week after receipt due to the upcoming holiday recess. The treaty will not be released to the public to avoid arousing unnecessary opposition.
Washington dispatch reports four warships the Brooklyn Texas Castine and Resolute were ordered to Havana. The note says no threat is intended, but within the harbor they would hold Havana in subjection. Admiral Sampson is linked to the suggestion following the Hotel Inglaterra incident with Cuban and Spanish casualties.
Five miles southwest of Cannon City a gold strike spurred a new town overnight. Half the town’s able-bodied men left for the site as over a thousand claims were staked. The camp, named Dawson City after prospector B X Dawson, sits on a vein yielding ore assaying over 16000 dollars per ton, with the main vein traced fifteen miles and some calling it an extension of Silver City’s Bassick vein.
A cablegram from Capt. Barker reports the battleships Oregon and Iowa arriving at Valparaiso Chile. They will proceed to Callao with orders to Honolulu unchanged.
The steamer Ilios foundered after a collision with Perremont in the North Sea. Perremont suffered heavy damage. It is believed twenty persons were drowned.
The War Department accepts W. J. Bryan's resignation. The Panama arrives with General Fitzhugh Lee as Havana province governor. Ludlow named first military governor of Havana city. Brooke named military governor of Cuba with six provincial governors under him. Wade, Butler, and Sampson support a 50 000 strong force to maintain order. General Greene to stay until recalled.
At the American Federation of Labor annual convention in Kansas City on December 17 delegates, by an almost unanimous vote, declared against a standing U S army, viewing it as a protest against expansion and imperialism after five hours of debate on all aspects of the issue.
The Daily News judges Washington reports on Sandy Hook gun trials as showing Americans could become top artillerymen. It notes their readiness to master artillery skills and warns that such capability merits serious notice from all concerned.
Omana Nebraska reports orders for immediate removal of the Twentieth regulare from Fort Leavenworth to Manila. Soldiers will be supplied for a three year stay. Also noted is a new lawn mower velocipede with a knife attachment for grass cutting. In England some show family crests tattooed on dogs. Colorado crime trends prompt renewed demand for capital punishment after life imprisonment was recently fixed for murder.
Senate and House proceedings cover Nicaragua canal questions and district affairs. Turpie opposes postponement. Morgan and West spar over territory rights and private pension bills. The District of Columbia new bill passes. seamen laws revised. pensions debated. International American Bank bill fails.
Des Moines reports securing a property right in the name laws Patent Office and offers to prepare and prosecute U S patent applications for western inventors from Washington. An application for G Caskey of Page for a two part dump box is mentioned as allowed but not issued. Consultation and advice free.
A Japanese fireworks maker builds birds that explode and glide with moving wings as if alive. In San Francisco a theater production of Oliver Twist prompted a bystander to shout Dont kill her and erupt in laughter. A Missouri woman invents an ice creeper shoe accessory with steel teeth to grip ice in seconds.
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