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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
MARRIAGE BROKERS HIT.
Supreme Court Holds Their Contrse
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Supreme Court Holds Their Contract
Void.
Des Moines, March 14.-Marrige
brokers in Iowa received q knock-out
bloow from the supreme court yester-
day when 1t declared that contracts
to promote or bring about marriages
are void. The point came up in the
suit Of Mrs. Mary Aldlnger against
the estate of the late William Grobo
OF Hardin county She claimed $500
as compensation for services render.
ed Grobe In going to Chicago to Sc
cure information about woman
whom he was DESTROYS OF marrying.
The district court held that the con-
tract was marriage brokerage and
therefore refused to allow the claim.
This decision is now affirmed by the
supreme court. ..sM
Justice McClain wrote the opinion
in which he says for the supreme
court:
ut is we'll settled that no recovery
can be had under a contract for serv-
ices to be rendered in promoting or
bringing about marriage. Advice and
solicitation on the part OF a third
person with reference to entering into
the important relation Of marriage,
are presumed to be given from con-
siderations affecting the interests Of
the parties themselves and not for q
pecuniary reward. 1t is contrary to
public policy to make such advice or
solicitation the basis Of an agreement
to pay money. And the rule is equal
ly applicable to advice or solicitation
with reference to carrying out mar.
rage contract as it is with reference
to the formation of such contracts
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
BLAZE WRECKS TOWN.

Shannon City, March 1.-THE en-
tire business section Of Shannon City
was wiped out by fire early yesterday
morning, with a loss exceeding $780,
900. The fire may have been incen.
diary.
The entire west side of the principal
business street was wiped out by the
flames. The east side Of the block
was burned last summer, and the
whole town is in ruins now, e..
The largest loss was that of Fish.
er's and Wilson's general stores, both
of which were burned down. The
Fisher block was of brick. The tele-
phone exchange was completely de-
stroyed, also the Office Of the Shan
non City Sun, and the barber shop.
The meat market and Logan's drug
store are also burned. The whole
block was destroyed with the excep-
ton OF Fields hardware store and the
drug store at that end Of the block.
The fire originated in either the tel.
ephone exchange or barber shop. The
authorities are investigating now to
discover what caused It. IT
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
LYE THROWER GUILTY.
Jury Finds Jerome V. Brown Was
lnstiuator of Assault.

Allison, March 15.-The case of
the state of Iowa VS.. Jerome v.
Brown went to the jury at about
o'clock yesterday afternoon, and at
a verdict was returned finding the
defendant guilty as charged in the
Indictment, with assault with intent
to maim
The case was one wherein the de-
PENDANT j. V. Brown was accused as
lnstigator in the case of the State VS..
Hugh Wheeler, tried at the last term
of the district court, and in this case
Wheeler was convicted Of throwing
I've or some chemical substance in the
face of one Parnie Ramsey, a school
teacher. residing near GAINESVILLE.
A motion for a new trial will be
filed on Tuesday morning, and argued
by the attorneys, the court reserving
his ruling thereon until a later day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
HAS 100000 CAPITAL.
New Company to Absorb Northern
Iowa Lines,


Des Moines, March l5.--A 81, 1000.
900 telephone company which Is be-
lieved to have absorbed nearly all of
the Independent phone companies OF
northern Iowa filed its articles Of in
| corporation with the secretary of
state yesterday The company is call
ed the New State Telephone company
and its principal offices are at Sioux
City, though none of it's officers 0.
directors now reside there.
The officers OF the company are:
President, Charles G. Cockerill of JEFF
fersop; first vice president, w. H.
feathers Of Mapleton; second vice
president, Joseph Mates of Odebolt;
secretary, T. B. Lutz of Mapleton;
treasurer, NJ NJ. Head of Jefferson;
other directors, Ira Conger Of Chero-
kee and J. c. Hammond Of Mapleton.
According to articles of incorpora-
ton the company Is authorized to
transact a general telephone business
in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Ne
braska, South Dakota, North Dakota,
Kansas, Missouri and Illinois. The
articles have already been filed in
Greene, Sac, Monona and Cherokee
counties.
The filing fee paid the state on the
100000 incorporation was $1,O15,
which is the second sum of that size
to be received by the secretary OF
state this week, the Great Northern
Express company having paid like
amount on the filing of it's articles OF
incorporation Monday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
THOMAS PROPERTY LOST.
Land and Stock Have Reverted tc
Former Owners.

Land and Stock Have Reverted tc
Former Owners.
Des MoInes, March 15.-While Char
lie Thomas has been languishing in
Jail, convicted of the murder Of Mabel
Scofield, his little farm property in
Nebraska has reverted to it's original
owners. Not vestige of that faraway
home may now be called his own.
When Thomas and his wife removed
to Nebraska determined to settle
down on farm, the man leased o
small farm, couble of horses, a
COW, pigs and some chickens. They
we're leased with the understanding
that he was to pay portion down
and the remainder OF the payments
were to go as purchase money for the
property. In case he defaulted in pay
ments, the owner could seize the farm
and animals. The payments were
then to go for naught.
When Thomas was arrested by Dep
uty Sheriff Ness, the owners agreed
to hold the property in his name un'
til the outcome of the trial was made
known. If acquitted he could again
claim the place under the same terms.
If convicted, the land would revert.
A letter was received a few days
ago stating that the farm and pro.
1t is stated that Thomas had paid
only small amount down and his
pecuniary loss is small.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
JAPANESE HOLD MANcHURlA.

st. Petersburg, March 17-With
the evacuation Of Tie pass Wednesday
night the Russian army abandoned
the last stronghold in southern Man
churi and definitely turned over the
section to the Japanese for the
campaign Of 1905. At least no other
strategy is possible for General Ku-
ropatkin, in view of his scanty sup.
plies of ammunition and stores, the
shattered condition of his army and
the wide enveloping movements which
the Japanese have continued almost
without a stop since the Russian de-
feat at Mukden. Nothing has been
heard Of the part which General Ka.
wamura's army is taking in these
operations, but Generals Nogi and
Oku, operating in the low hills OF
the Tie pass gorge, were themselves
sufficient to turn the shattered Rus
sian army out of the Notifications
which had been prepared with view
to being held by the army after it
should have been withdrawn from
Mulsden.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
h A lack Of appreciation is generally
lus to q lack of merit.

Every housekeeper should know
that II they will buy Defiance Cold
Water Starch for laundry use they
will save not only time, because 1t
never sticks to the iron, but because
each package contains 16 Ozone full
pound while al other Cold Water
starches are put up in N-pound pack.
ages, and the price is the same. 10
cents. Then again because Defiance
Starch is free from al injurious chem.
tcals. II your grocer tries to sell you
4 12-oz package it Is because he has
Z stock on hand which he wishes to
dispose Of before he puts in DehancA
He knows that Defiance Starch hal
printed on every package In large let
tiers and figures "16 ozs." Demand De-
hance and save much time and money
and the annoyance Of the iron stick
Ing. Defiance never sticks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Logic sometimes triumphs over dog.
ma, a. is illustrated in the case of q
little girl who had been brought up .
believer in Christian Science. She
was visiting her aunt, a non-believer.
and In the course OF the afternoon fell
down stairs, whereupon she began to
cry Justify. Are you hurt, dear" IN
CURED the aunt mo" was the sob
bling response. Then" said the aunt.
not without a touch of wicked enjoy
ment, why do you cry?" I'm cry.
ing" was the reply, because can't
feel that l amt hurt. .
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

John Osborne, aged SO years, Of
Keokuk, after threatening to cut his
young wife's throat, set fire to the
house. He shot himself, but the bull.
let struck suspender buckle and,
glancing, struck rib. The police
put out the fire and took Osborne to
the hospital, .s
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Miss Smythe (organizing a sub
scription dance)-'I'm In despair
about our dance, Mr.. Brown. So many
people have failed me. You'll come.
won't your" Mr.. Brown Extremely
STOUT Really, Miss Smythe; I'm
not dancing man. dent dance at
ALT" Miss Smythe-"Oh, that won't
matter In the least You'd help to
fill up, you know" Mr.. Brown-"Ah
-yes-with pleasure. I will lock in
about supper time."-Puck.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Two eggs OF the long extinct spec
lee OF the Scandinavian aux were 70
Gently sold at auction In London for
$500 each These birds lived On the
coast OF Iceland and Greenland, and
the last bird was seen and shot dur.
lng the winter OF 1904.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Mrs. Mccall DO wish l could
get good maid" Mrs. Vandine-
You might interview mine. think
she'd be delighted to 60 to you" Mrs
McCall-"But why don't you keep
herr" Mrs. Vandine-"Oh, she won't
stay. She says she wants place
where she won't have SO many gowns
and hats to take care "-Philadel.
phia Press.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

It Is said that New York was recent
" frightened pretty much out Of its
boots by the sudden appearance in
that town of wild owl. Strange that
SO small "critter" should have fright.
ened town that has become familiar
with Tammany tigers, Wall street
bears and all round town bulls.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
Dies in Horrible AGONY.

Oskaloosa, March 14.-Edward Ben.
scooter, a prosperous young farmer
who resided near here, drank cup OF
strEchnine in the presence Of his
young wife and child yesterday morn
ing and died in terrible agony. No
motive for his rash act is known.
The coroner is making an investiga-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Judge Andara asks the United
States to pay no further attention to
Venezuelan affairs until the next revo-
luton is begun and ended down there.
The request seems to involve no seri-
Gus delay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Prof. Loeb is able now to hatch sea
urchins from unfertilized eggs, but if
he wants to cause real excitement let
him drop the sea urchins and find
out how to get gold without gold
mine,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Microbes live month on paper
money and day on silver. We are
not told how long they live on gold
coin, but the average man doubtless
soueezes it SO hard when he gets one
that tho Accompanying microbe is
lucky IL 1t manages to live minute.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Taxes are paid by telephone In
Hickory County, Mo. A farmer calls
up the collector, learns the amount
Of his tax bill, and deposits the money
with the operator, who, having lis.
tened to the conversation, is qualified
TO issue receipt. Farmer saves
time and travel expenses; county gets
its money without delay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Mrs. Dwyer of Belvidere, N. j., died
of the shock when notified that she
had fallen heir to $4,000. Such
shocks are risky, but there are plenty
of people who would be willing to take
chances with them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

That French editor who plainly
sees the United States in the act OF
se!zing the French West Indies should
not vent his rage on US. This country
does not export any absinthe.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The juice of the ink plant Of Co
lombia can be used without any prep
sration for writing purposes. Thus
does thoughtful nature provide prac-
tically the entire equipment Of the
Colombian army at no expense to the
state.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

A forger who was caught last week
long escaped detention because he had
q clean shave. Some other offenders
ought to take the tip and try the ef-
feet OF a clean wash.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Several San Francisco schoolboys
have become regular betters on horse
races. One Of them had the audacity
to give tip to his teacher. She bet
ON 1t, and lost ten dollars. Now she
denounces gambling on horse races
- evidence of degeneracy and utter
stupidity,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Man is an eccentric creature. II
green were the color of the ordinary
carnation probably some horticulturist
would be sitting up nights trying to
evolve a pink one.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

1Asaf pay II shockingiy snall -
n1As Of our public ofheials," said Tie
1Doad-minded man. Eyes," answered.
ehs eynic: hut It averages up Some
0e TIE public oficials are shockingiy
small for their pay."-WashingtoA
Star.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

DR.. James P. Lynch declares that
oIe-half Of the civilized world will be
insane five hundred years hence. The
doctor appears to be just five cen
turtles ahead OF the rest Of the civil
hred world. He Is still ct large.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
WARM IN CANADA;
FREEZING IN TEXAS.

During tho month Of January OF this
year the number of settlers who went
to Canada was greater than any pre-
vious January. The movement north
ward is increasing wonderfully.
The vacant lands Of Western Can
ada are rapidly filing with an excel
lent class of people. The Government
Agents located at different points In
the States, whose duty It is to direct
settlers, are buster than ever. They
have arranged for special excursions
during the months Of March and
April, and will be pleased to give In
tending settlers any desired informa'
tion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
Mails RifIed by Robbers.

Durant, March 17.-Daring thieves
entered the Rock Island station here
and at Stockton and rifled the mails.
Several pouches of mail were disturb
ed and it is not known how much OF
value was taken.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The woman forger is getting to be
quite numerous and frequent. 1t is
another instance Of the feminine in
vasion of an occupation almost entire
" monopolized by men hitherto.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
Maearoni Wheat.

salzer's strain of this Wheat is the kind
nents and positively moeks Black Rust,
that terrible scoreh!
It's sure of yielding 80 bushels of finest
Wheat the sun shines on per acre on good
ILL.,, Ia, Mich, Wis, O., Pc, Mo-, Neb.
lands and 40 to 60 bushels On arid lands!
No rust, no insects, no failure. Catalos
tells all about it.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Venezuela has suspended the duty
on beans and Boston Is earnestly In
favor of the widest possible extension
of the reciprocity principle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

"A New York nan advocates the
drowning Of all Idiots" why, the
cruel brute! I shall raise my voice In
protest! I.--er-oh, well, It doesn't
matter TO ms.---Houston Post
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
Charles Love Is Bound Over

Burlington, March 13.-Charles
Love- under arrest for shooting VIII
liam Higgins in the shot gun battle
at Patterson, a., recently, was bound
over to the grand jury in 5000, which
he furnished and was released.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

This seems to be an appropriate
time to mention the fact that the late
DR.. Keeley's specific for the grip was
asafoetida pills. Still, if you prefer
the grip
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The courts have notified John R.
Plat that there is nothing In the law
to prevent a man making fool OF
himself.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Russell Sage says he saves one
fourth of his income. Rigid economy
like this is what has kept the wolf
from Uncle Russells door all these
years.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Some Of the London papers are just
now discussing the great American
newspaper "scare-head." They would
better initiate them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Heirs of that Brooklyn beggar who
died leaving 100000 are manifesting
a warm but belated interest in their
poor relation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

She-'I hope you'll like the birth
day cigars gave you, dear. You'll be
glad to know, anyway, that paid
cash for them; they weren't charged"
He-"Really thought they were,
but l didn't know what with. "-Phila.
delphia Ledger.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Henry Tollemache, M. P, has repre-
scented a Cheshire district for twenty
four years and has never made
speech. We comment. his example to
- M. c., - -, M. G. and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Rockefeller is going to build a new
million dollar home. But will he take
million dollars worth of comfort
In It?
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The bureaucrats may have put out
this story about the strike of the serv-
ant girls just to get American sym.
pa:Ay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The nitroglycerin trust seems to
have been organizing successfully. but
it would appear to be in danger Of 60
ing up at any moment.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

True politeness is perfect ease and
freedom; 1t simply consists in treat
ing others as you love to be treated
yourself Chesterfield. ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The Ph.ladelphians. are the cham
plon optiuiists. They have taken to
praying fer their mayor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

John L. Sullivan may. as reported,
have lost his voice, but he is still able
to knock audibly on the table for what
he wants.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

DR.. Osler may observe that there is
no lack Of youthful vim in the way the
sexagenarians are getting back at him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Somebody ought to ask DR.. Osler
now how long he thinks woman
ought to be allowed to live.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The New Orleans States asks, "Are
We paupers?" No, but some Of us are
newspaper men.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

According to French expert,
laughing will cure dyspepsia. Comic
papers will please make a note.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
WARN WAVE NEAR ARCTIC ZONE
CALGARY MUCH WARMER THAN ST. PAUL."

"BaIny BreeIes sre Blowing h Northwestern Canada
While People are Freezing to Death In Isxss
and Other Southern States."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Russian students seem to have an
exciting substitute for the American
cane rush.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The boy with his first dime feels
richer than the man with his first
million. a...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
112DVQNN
JUsr SEND 1oc AND THIS ror1cE

JUST SEND 10C AND THIS NOTICE
TO the John A. Sa1zer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, and they viii send you free sample
Of this Wheat and other farm seeds, to-
Eether with their great catalog, worth
10000 toany wide-awake farmer. NV. N.U.]
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

It isn't always the man with tho
strong face who raises the heaviest
Whiskers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

A German count has eloped with a
shop girl. This looks like direct
insult to American heiresses.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Many Of life's so-called luxuries are
but base limitations.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
vaks Laxative Bromo Q1;pine Tablets. All DRUG.
fists refund the money II It falls 10 cure Z. W.
koss's signature II on each box. 2se.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

Defer not charities till death
Bacon. r.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

The occupation in life Of some peo
rle Is to badger the busy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17

It Cures Colds, Coughs, Sore Throat, Group,
Influenza, Whooping Cough, Bronchitis and
Asthma certain cure for Consumption in first
stages, and a sure relief in advanced stages. Use
at once. You will see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Sold by dealers every.
where. Large bottles Is cents Fad SO cents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-03-17
Important to Meth ers.

Examine carefully every bottle Of CASToHlA
safe and sure remedy for infants md childrs>
and ~ that IL
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-10-03
The Meeting.

First Monday" interfered some
what with the attendance at the Main
Street Christian church last night.
but the interest was fine. Mr.. Had
dock gave number OF Bible illus
trations of the fact that the Lord of
ten requires man. as a test of his
faith, something for which he can see
no reason in the thing itself. Among
the illustrations used were the com
mand to Moses to take the serpent
by the tail, TO Ioshna to march the
Jews thirteen times around the walls
OF Jerico that they might fall to
OF Inicho that they might fall. to
Moses 10 extend his rod over the sea.
10 the blind man to wash in the poof,
and to the world today to be baptized
He insisted that whether we could
see the reason or not God could anc
that what unbelieving man calls
foolishness is accepted as divine wis
dom by those who believe God.
Tonight Messrs. Haddock and
Stanley will sing a duett. Those who
heard them at the mems meeting on
Sunday afternoon will be glad of this
announcement. The subject tonight
will be Salvation by Grace" There
were two additions to the church last
night.