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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30

whether he wasn't making the rounds twice. Finally heard him go into the parlor, a room was sure he had visi- ted at least once before. When he came upstairs asked laughingly how many times he had seen that each window was fastened But he wasn't in a laugh ing mood at all.
 "Tt's a funniy thing, old man. he said, but I've been fool enough to look at each window two or three times. Do you know, it would strike me after had left a room that perhaps I hadn't put the catch properly on one of the windows there, and back I'd have to go to make sure. Being In there, I'd examine the other windows again. It's been that way for half dozen nights. Somehow, doing these things doesn't seem to make the impression on me that one would expect This lack of sureness isn't confined to locking win dows. either. I find myself at the of 1ce wondering whether I have given such and such instructions-instruc tions that are so much a part of my daily work that I suppose I give them mechanically and then forget them. Nine times out of ten I find everything Is all right, but I'm not quite happy till do. guess I must be getting old maidish in my old age.
 ''It was my turn to be serious then. explained to him that his forgetful- ness all came from being overtired. From habit he worked like an automa- ton, doing this. that and the other thing in his business Ur home life, but great number of his actions were without the cognizance of the brain. He needed rest, and if he did not take 1t he would break down. t....."
 CT got him away from cares for bit and the next time I saw him he laugh ed a heartily over the incident of the much locked windows as I pretended to. He doesn't know it. but he had a mar row escape. I'm telling this otory that it may serve as a warning in an, over strenuous age"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
Problem of Civic Art.

The increasing abuse of advertising fn the open afr is making hideous no inconsiderable part of the world. For many persons it has already virtually railwav iourneying Trips that were full of interest for the scenes from the ear windows are now preferably made nv night to avert the melancholy con tsnnpiation of ruined landscapes. These aTEeressions are yearly growing in the extent of their field and in the magni- tude of their operations. To meet them te abate them, to restrict outdoor ad- v,ertislng to its proper sphere and even tn guide it in directions where 1t will he aestheticaiiy attractive rather than ofeengive Is one of the most serious problems of civic art.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
For you 1t is a rose. For me it is my heart"
The Meaning of 4callbsr.D

PnilaQelpnia hScOrn'
 All who have to do with firearms know that the word "caliber" refers to the diameter of the bore of a shooting piece. Thus pistol of .22-caliber means one in which the bullet is of twenty-five one hundredths of an inch fin diameter, while 46-caliber means one with diameter of forty-five one hun dredths. There is. however, more extended use of the word, which Is un- derstood by comparatively few people outside of army and navy circles and gunmakers "A 50-caliber 6-inch gun. says a naval man, means one that IS fifty times six inches, or twenty-five feet long, the length of the bore. In the same way a 10,45 pistol means one the barrel of which is ten times the diameter, or four and half inches long. This nomenclature is found conven- lent because the shooting qualities of 9 piece depend in some measure on the ratio of its length to its diameter"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
women Who Use Tobacco.

Milwaukee Sentinel
 ii is probably true that many women are learning to smoke who few years ago would have looked upon the prac;; true that the practice shows any signs of becoming general Of course. few of us would welcome the advent Of sentiment which would sanction the use of the weed in public by the fair ones. But if a woman full grown and in pos session of her right mind wants to In" dulge in the seductive comfort of nico- other spots sequestered from the public gaze why say her nay? Is there any thing intrinsically wrong in the habit! react iniuriously upon the rising gener- ation any more than did the addiction of the women of a former generator to the cob pipe? unquestionably 1t may and decorum of the American woman. t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
For a Good Complexion,
 Health and Beauty.

OR Clear Eyes
 EN Pure Complexion
 -swee, Breath .:........-. A Clean Tongue
 Calm Nerves
 Good Temper
 Eat a Cascazet whenever you suspect you need it. Carry little ioc Emergency box constantly with you, in your Purse or Pocket.
 When do you need one7
 When your Tongue Is coated When you have Heartburn, Belching, Acid Risings in Throat
 When Pimples begin to peep out. When your stomach Gnaws and Burns. 1e-... . -.~.- --:.s That's the time 10 check coming constip- alton, Indigestion and Dyspepsia.
 Thstbs the time to take Cascaret \
 One tablet taken whenever you suspect you need 1t will insure you against 90 per cent of all other ills likely to attack you. Cascarets don't purge, don't weaken. don't irritate, nor upset your stomach. They stimulate the Bowel Muscles to contract and propel the Food naturally pas. the little valves that mix Digestive Juices with Food.
 This stronger action produces greater nutrition from food and perfect elimination pf useless materials.
 Ii makes the blood purer, healthier and more Ieconstruodys, insuring a fine, clear eolor and complexion.
 
 Then carry the little ten-cent box con- stanAy with you in your purse, and take a cascaret whenever you suspect you need t.
 All Druggists sell them-over ten million boxes year, for six years. Q Be very careful to get the genuine. made only by the Sterling Remedy Com pany and never sold in bulk. Every tablet stamped "CCc.%' 1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30

There are men and women who would have laughed at his use of the word. Fashionable studios were open to him. drawing-room doors swung back to re- ceive him. fellow students were won- dering at this moment whathar he had forgotten to get up. Yet ne felt that lifelong happiness or Loneliness hung on this woman's next words. For beyond. in the iamplight, he saw figure, lean- ing heavily against @ supporting chair He could close his eyes and imagine those lips parting:
 ''For you 1t is a rose.
 For me it is my heart"
 'Certainiy--come in. We are glad to know that there are some neighborly folks in this big city. Louise. dear. Mir. Grant from next door has come in to bid us Happy New Year."
 Still clasping one hand on the chair back for support, Louise extended the other in greeting. Herman laid the great white rose in her outstretched palm.
 You think it Is but a rose.
 An, me, it is my heart" he quoted.
 twill you sing 1t for me?''
 She raised her eyes to met his search ing glance, and in that first long look he read that she understood, and that for them both it was now the turn, not of new leaf, but of q new life
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
Fair Woman

Fair Woman.
 .Ts Mabel a decided blonder OShe hasn't decided. 4. If the stars e'er sang togetner N wasn't the theatrical kind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
For you 1t Is a rose. For me it is my heart"

He stepped to the window and jerked the sash down with violent crash. faint tap at the door diverted his attention. He flung .t open savgely and his face softened. Maggie, the good natured waitress, handed him a telegram.
 T thought I'd just knock faint-like, and If you weren't awake, I wouldn't wake you at all, and again I thought 1t might be something you wanted to know"
 He tore open the envelope and smiled. ''Yes. Maggie 1t is something want ed to know. My mother wires me happy New Year" Now wasn't that sweet of her? Country folks mostly seem afraid of them wires"
 She began tidying up his room.
 shall I bring you up mouthful of toast and some stout coffee, MT. Grant? Sure you look real Jagged"
 ''The fragrance 1t exhales,
 An, if you only knew"
 who is that young lady in the next house?" he asked. as Maggie fingered, making pretense of clearing up his bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
For Over 60 Years

3 Old and WOII-trISd Remedy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30

It was 10 o'clock the next morning when a window across the court was raised and the rich. mellow voice sang: q NASSN N-"N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
'.The sweetest flower that blow I give you as we part

Herman bent forward to listen, his hands claspar about his knees. That was a song his mother had sung the mother from whom he had inherited his fine voice. The older singers voice had been tender and reminiscent. This younger voice trilled and -quivered with life and hope and anticipation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30

'The sweetest flower that grows give you as we part"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30

'T don't believe 1t Is too late" she murmured, chokingly, and then in her clear, penetrating soprano she called to the driver:
 'eTo the hotel"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-30
wHrN 'IsFsr Ts NEEDED.

sun-wed-n.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31
Russian Jews Who Came to
America to Escape Persecu-
ton Sorely Afflicted
CHILD is FATALLY BURNED
After Enduring Many Hardships and
Delays in Getting to This Country
They Settle in Muscatine, But II!
Luck Seems to Pursue Levin Fam
ily-other News.
Special to Tlmes-Republican.

Muscatine, Jan. 31.-The hand Of
fate seems destined to make the Levin
family of this city disguised with
America. They are Russian Jews and
came here from revolt stricken Russia
In the hopes of living lives Of peace
and contentment. The father, Morris
Levin came here several months ago
and after earning enough money sent
for. his family. He asked his brother
to come with them. They We're all de-
Sained at Ellis Island and not allowed
TO enter this country until the local
Jews had put up Donu OF $4,000 that
they would not oe public charges. They
came to Muscatine and the children
entered the public schools, not being
able to speak or understand word or
English. Monday the youngest child,
aged S, was fatally burned, the chill
dren having secured a quantity of kerr
osene and lighting it, set fire to the
little sister: The little one died after
several hours of great suffering. The
mother is heart broken and being UNI
able to be understood. means and
eobs. giving vent to her grief in Rus
sian explosives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31
|H[ NATURAL GAS FIND
Muscatine Commercial Club
Will Attempt to Develop
the Wells There
A COMPANY MAY BE FORMED
A COMPANY MAY BE FoRMEl
An Expert May be Employed and the
Matter Given Thorough Test =
Many Doubt the Existence of Large
Quantities OF Gas, Pockets Being
Too Near Surface.
Special to Times-Republican


Muscatine. Jan 31-The Muscatine
Commercial Club will investigate the
natural gas find that is reported to
have been discovered within ten miles
of this city. A gentleman from Kansas
named Holt has been doing the pros
pecting, and has put down halfa dozen
wells, claiming that he has found
enough gas to supply this city for all
purposes for many years. He desires to
form a company. pipe the product into
the city and prepare for it's consump-
ton. He needs capital and is ready
to make a proposition to the moneyed
men of the city The commercial club
appointed a committee composed of
Charles Spaethe, j. A Bartender and
Nick l3ast whose duty Y shall be to
make a thorough investigation of the
gas fields. An expert will be employed
and tie matter given a thorough test.
What is, inclined to make some. people
doubt is the fact that gas is found at
the depth of 100 feet and many feel
that tine wells should be made deeper.
The affair has occasioned great interest
in this part of tNa state
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31
Mrs. Bergstrum, of Parkersburg,
Will Bring Action Against
Husbands Paramour
HIS AFFECTIONS AL,ENATED
Ames Woman Said to Have Been ths
Cause of Shooting ARRAY There
and May Now Be Made Defendant
in Damage Suit to Be Brought by
Wife of Carl Bursstrum.
Special TO Times-Republican.

Parkersburg, Jan. 31.-A sensation
al suit for alienation of husband S
affections, it is said will be COM
menced soon by a resident of this
place. Mrs. Burgstrum. Carl Burg
strum, the woman's husband, 1t is
said has been living with woman
about whom a sensational shooting af-
fray took place at Ames. 1t is said
a liveryman at AmeS was shot and
seriously wounded, but Burgstrum was
afterward acquitted, on the grounds
that he was justified in shooting.
Mrs. Burgstrum and two girls, aged
have been living in Parkersburg for
the past three years and have made
many friends. A short time ago the
older of the two girls received let
ter from her father, enclosing ten dol
lars. 1t appears that sister OF MIR.
Burgstrum, living at Ames, has been
receiving letters indited in lady s
hand and it was generally supposed
that the letters came from Mr.. Burg
strum, but were written by somebody
else for purposes of disguise. Mon
day morning Burgstrum was located
at Omaha, Neb.. and as soon as ser
vice can be secured for him suit will
be instituted by his wife in this city
through her attorney against woman
with whom it has been reported Burg
strum has been living, for alienation
of her husbands affections. 1t is said
that this same woman was the real
cause of the shooting at Ames last
summer. Mrs. Burgstrum has been
without means of support since being
temporarily deserted by her husband,
except by her own efforts. The senti-
ment of the people here is strongly
with her and her two little girls. Burg
strum is an excellent workman and
capable of earning big money at his
trade of bricklaying.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31

me road that any new steel will be
placed. The track from here south is
considered perfectly safe and in as
good condition as the traffic requires
There may, however, be some changes
made before the fall which are moi
known at the present time,
Waterloo.
Peter Meisch, of Spring Creek town
ship, father of N. Meisch, of the gro
Gerry firm of Meisch G. Rath, on Frank
lin street, died at his home, after an
illness of several months of liver and
stomach complaint. Funeral was held
in the Catholic church at Gilbertyille
of which deceased was a member, and
burial was made in a cemetery at Mt
Pleasant, where Mr.. Meisch formerly
lived
Fl. Dodge.
A narrow escape from death through
the explosion Of gasoline in lamps is
told by the Joe Nelson family who
have been burning gasoline in their
lamps instead Of kerosene. The fam
lily did not notice any difference in
the liquid when the lamps were filled
The fluttering light which was pro-
duced caused them to suspect the SUBJ
stance. When Mr. Nelson tried to
start the fire in the furnace with the
fluid an explosion followed which
warned him of the danger.
Sigourney.
VIM. Fitzgerald, living about three
miles northwest of town, had a
pretty close call Thursday evening of
last week. He was doing the chores
and had gone into the feed yard; he
was suddenly and unexpectedly at
tackled by bull. He was knock
ed down and literally tramped into the
earth. He succeeded in getting away
and into shed nearby. His leg was
broken above the knee and he was
bruised all over. He is on the mend
now and may consider himself FORUM
ate INJECTING outWitilshis life,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31
FROM ALL OVER IOWA
MapIeton.

MapIston.
w. B. Bradfeld, resident of Maple
ton since 1877, died at the home of his
daughter in Mapleton. Mr.. Bradfeld
was about 70 years old. The funeral
was held Friday.
Cherokee.
The knights Of Pythias' second an
nual convention for Iowa district No
/, will begin in Cherokee today. The
district Is composed of Lyon, Osceola
Plymouth, Cherokee, O'Brien and Blu
ena Vista counties.
Spencer.
w. w. Cornwall, Of Spencer, now
serving his first term as reporter of the
supreme court, has announced that he
will be a candidate before the state
republican convention for renomina-
ton for second term.
Cedar Rapids.
The street railway company has paid
the judgment in the Fannie Hutchens
case in the superior court, the amount
being $2,3ss.ss. Mrs. Hutchens
stepped off a summer car at the west
side of First avenue bridge, when the
foot board was UP instead Of down.
SHe Ken SSHu was inJurSQ
Boone.
William Redmond In the employ of
the Mcneil Hide Company of this city
is in Jail in Sioux City charged with
forgery and with uttering forged in
strument. The warrant was sworn out
in Sioux City Friday and was served
the next day. Redmond is charged
with obtaining $126.53 by forging a
name in endorsing a draft.
Lyons.
One Of the most serious accidents Of
the winter occurred last Saturday
when three young boys, while coast
ing on the lock factory hill, ran into
a wagon and all three sustained pain
ful If not serious injuries. Arthur
Carpenter has al broken arm, Albert
Tosts. . badly cut hsad-and Walter,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31
EuLoelzE JUDGE RuDDIck.
Memorial Session Of cerro Gords
County Bar Held at Mason City.

Special to Times Republican.
Mason City, Jan. 3l.-1The memorial!
session of the Cerro Gordo county bar
was held today in memory of the lac
Judge Ruddick, of Waverly, who pre-
sided over this, the Twelfth judicial
district for twenty-one years. Lengthy
resolutions We're drawn up. euloglZlnS
the character of the deceased, and his
usefulness as Il jurst and as a citi-
zen. Judge Clifford p. Smith presided,
and all the members Of the county
bar who were practitioners during
the life of Judge Ruddick, spoke.
Among them were John Cliggett, John
d. Glass, j. II. McConlogue, j. r. E.
Markley, ID. W. Telford and Judge
Cummings 1t was the universal sem
tment that no man was more helpful
to the young attorney or more kind
to him in his plumbers than the late
Judge A list of the deceased mem
bers were placed on the records of the
court as we'll as the speeches of the
bar members. Judge Smith closed the
session with a brief euology Of Judge
Ruddick as he knew him when he first
came on the bench and then adj
journed court out of respect of the de-
parted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31
MRS. EckLEs TRIAL SET.
Murder Case Will Be Begun At Cedar
Rapids Next Monday.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids, Jan. 31.-The trial Of
Mrs, Zetta Eckles, charged with MUIR
der in the first degree, will be begun
next Monday morning, another change
having been made in the assignment
of the case. The trial promises to be
sensational in several respects.
The defendant is accused of having
killed Constable Peter B. Martin, at
her home in this city last fall. AT the
time of the shooting Constable Martin
was engaged in moving furniture from
the Eckles home on a writ of execut-
ion issued by Marion justice. The
/ matter had been pending for some time
and being unable to effect an amicable
adjustment of the matter, Mr.. Martin
went to the house with couple of
draymen and started to remove the
furniture. Mrs. Eckles threatened to
kill the constable, first with knife,
and then with revolver After Shoot
ing into the ceiling a couple of times,
Mrs. Eckles, when Martin was only a
few feet distant fired shot into his
breast. The bullet entered the left
breast and severed the pulmonary art
cry just above the heart, causing all
most instant death.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31
LIABILITIES ARE LARGE.
j. A. Griffiths, of Council Bluffs, Goe
Into Voluntary Bankruptcy.

j. A. Griffiths, of Council Bluffs, Goes
Into Voluntary Bankruptcy.
Special to Ilmes-Republlcan.
Council Bluffs. Jan. 31-A petition
in voluntary bankruptcy, scheduling H.
abilities of $S0.S50, with exempted as
sets to thc amount of 5000. was filed in
federal court here by James A. Grill :
fiths. formerly in charge OF affairs a.
Lake Manawa and CORTLAND beach.
During the last two years. however.
he has confined his attention TO inc
conduct of the latter resort. The larg-
est single item in the schedule listed
by Griffiths is a promissory note to
John A. Creighton for S13,50O. Several
promissory notes, ranging in amounts
from $4,000 down to $780, are due to
eastern parties, and the Union National
bank of Omaha was caught for an un-
paid balance of $1,400. ]. A. DalZell
of Omaha, has an unpaid bill OF 81
oOO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31

the youngest son of Fred Hillendorf.
a peculiar and yet the most serious
accident Of all. AS result of the ac-
cident the Hillendorf boy has both lids
of his right eye split open and is like
ly to lose the optic. The doctors pro-
liounce it the most peculiar wound
that has been inflicted in this city for
a long time.
Sheldon.
Miss Maude Butler, of this city, was
seriously injured at the roller skating
rink here. In company with several
other young ladies she was learning to
skate. In some manner she fell l1eavi-
ly, striking her head against the skate
Of one of her companions. She was at
once removed on stretcher to her
home. She will recover.
Des Moines.
T. S. Howard, who has been regis
trar of the local land office for the
past nine years, has sent his resigna-
ton to Congressman Hull and will go
to Colorado in the hope Of benefting
his wife's health. 1t is believed that
]. ]. Payne. an old soldier will sue
coed Howard. The office pays a SAL
airy OF $500 and fees.
Webster City.
Local ice dealers are considerably
alarmed over the continued warm
weather. f. G. Clark has about three
fourths Of his usual supply packed for
next season. but it is not as good in
quality as usual. Zublin & arth have
shipped nearly all they have so far
harvested and their usual supply for
home consumption is therefore not yet
secured.
Mason City.
The Iowa Central will commence
this spring laying new eighty pound
steel between Kensett and North
wood. The track at this section has
heavy travel and the strain has nee
cessitated the change. That is prob
ably the ouly-place on this division Of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-01-31
FARMERS WIVES MEET.
Meeting Preliminary to Auxiliary In
stitute at Nevada, Some limo In

Special to Times Republican.
Nevada. Jan. 31.-About twenty five
farmers wives Of the county met in
this city and held preliminary meet
ing, preparatory to their auxiliary in
stitute which is to be held at the same
time the Farmers Institute is held,
some time in February. 1t was the
most enthusiastic meeting Of the kind
ever held in the county. The ladies
in charge are sanguine that the COM
ing meeting is destined to be success
in every particular. An excellent pro-
gram is in the course of preparation.
A graduate of the Boston cooking
school has already been engaged to
be present and give demonstrations.
Prizes on bread and butter will be Of
fered and also poultry display is
announced as an interesting feature.
Mrs. E. r. Silliman, of Colo, is the
secretary. The president is Mrs. c. M.
Minkler.