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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

Governor Hoch, Of Kansas. tells
story that always strines the right
spot with the farmers. One time a
merchant put up blackboard in his
store, and asked his customers to
write their names on it, and opposite
tell what they were doing for hui
manity. A lawyer wrote, Il plead for
ALL" A doctor wrote, Il prescribe for
all" A preacher wrote. Il pray for
all" An old farmer walked up, wrote
his name, scratched his head awhile,
and then wrote, Il pay for all"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
Habit-forming Medicines

Whatever may be the fact as to many
Of the so-called patent medicines con-
tanning injurious ingredients as broadly
published in some journals OF more or
less influence, this publicity has certainly
been of great interest in arousing needed
attention to this subject. 1t has, in .
considerable measure, resulted In the
most Intelligent people avoiding such
foods and medicines as may be fairly sus-
pected of containing the injurious ingre-
dents complained of. Recognizing this
fact some time ago, DR.. Pierce, Of Buffalo,
were, and published broadcast all tho
ingredients of which his popular medi-
cines are composed. Thus he has COM
pletely forestalled all harping critics and
all opposition that might otherwise be
urged against his medicines, because they
are now OF KNOWN COMPOSITION. Fur
thermore, from the formula printed on
every bottle wrapper, it will be seen that
these medicines contain no alcohol or
other habit forming drugs. Neither do
they contain any narcotics or injurious
agents, their ingredients being purely
vegetable, extracted from the roots Of
medicinal plants found growing in tho
well recognized curative virtues.
Instead of alcohol, which even In small
portions long continued, as in obstinate
cases Of diseases, becomes highly objec-
tionable from its tendency to produce o
craving for stimulants, DR.. Perez EN-.
ploys chemically pure, triple-refned
:-lycerine, which Of Itself is a valuable
remedy in many cases of chronic diseases,
being 8 superior demulcent, antiseptic,
antiferment and supporting nutritive.
It enhances the curative action Of the
Golden Seal root, Stone root, Black
Cherrybark and Bloodroot, contained in
ssGolden Medical Discovery in all bron-
chial, throat and lung affections attended
with severe coughs. AS will be seen from
the writings Of the eminent Drs. Cover
Coe, Of New York; Bartholow. Of Jeffer..
son Medical College, Phila.; .Scudder, of
Cincinnati; Ellingwood, Of Chicago;
Hale, Of Chicago, and others, who stand
as leaders in their several schools Of
practice, the foregoing agents are tho
very best ingredients that DR.. Pierce
could have chosen to make up his IA
NOUS Discovery for the cure Of not
only bronchial, throat and lung affec-
lions, but also Of chronic catarrh in all
its various forms wherever located.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
THE EDITOR.
Explains How to Keep Up Mental
and Physical vigor.

Explains How to Keep Up Mental
and Physical vigor.
A New Jersey editor writes:
"a long indulgence in improper food
brought on condition Of nervous
dyspepsia, nearly three years ago, SO
severe that had to quit work entire
". put my self on strict regimen
OF Grape-Nuts food, with plenty OF out
door exercise and in a few months
found my stomach SO far restored that
the process OF digestion gayes me
pleasure instead Of distress.
1T also built up my strength SO that
was able to resume my business.
which Is onerous: as not only edit
nv paper but also do great deal OF
outside. writing.
1 n find that the Grape-Nuts diet en-
ables me to write with greater vigor
than ever before. and without the feel.
ing OF brain Tag with which | used to
Sc troubled. AZ to bodily vigor-l can
ana do walk miles every day without
fatdxuea few squares used to weary
ne before began TO live on Grape
Nuts!~ Name given BY Postum Co..
Battle Greek, Mich.
Thare's reason. Aead to IttIs
800 To Rad g 100 8
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
DANka or CANADA GAIN;
PEopLE's SAVINGS Blo.

Record Of Financial lnstleutions Sov
the Year 1905 Shows Remarkable
Prosperity All Over the oeminlon.
Ottawa. Canada. March 1.-The year
which has Just closed has been ore Of
the most satisfactory aud progressive
with the financial institutions OF Can
ada. and the business OF the charssr-
cd banks reflects the unprecedented
prosperity enjoyed throughout the
country during the year 1905.
The increased demands made upon
the banks OF the Dominion by the CON-
mercial and agricultural expansion OF
the year were provided for without
the monetary disturbances sometimes
noted In the United States. Whatever
opinions may be held a. to the com.
position of the Canadian banking sys
tenn. It II claimed that it, flexible
currency has many commendabls
features. and without which the last
few months Of the year must have pro
duced q money stringency with prob
ably disastrous results. 1t Is felt that
q, wider field Of credit in the Dominion
II needed. and consequently the capt.
tai OF many existing banking institu',
lions has been increased and several
new banks are In progress OF organiza.
ton.
The chartered banks Of Canada to-
day enjoy the confidence of the gem
eral public to greater extent than
ever before. The total deposits of the
people In these institutions last year
we're S522.317.000. which shows an In.
crease Of over $56, 0OO. 600 for the year.
In actual money in bank probably no
other country In the world. compare.
lively speaking, can make better
showing than Canada.
The total deposits OF the Canadian
neople In the Government savings
,anks. In special savings institutions.
and IN the chartered banks alone
amounted last year to the enormous
sum Of S609. 454.000. This represents
an average credit balance of over
500 per head Of the population Of the
Dominion. and II is stated that the
only other country In the world that
approaches this record Is Denmark.
where the average credit balance IL
about $96.50 per capita. The above
figures. however, do not comprehend
moneys deposited with private bank
ers. loan companies. mortgage cor
pors::cns and trust companies, or
what Is boarded up In secret hiding
places.
The annual report of the Dominion
finance department. which has just
been issued to the public. shows a
surplus in the Dominion treasury for
the fiscal year OF s7S6S.O00. and refers
to the remarkable increase In the pub
lie revenues during the year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
CHAs. ROCKER
Gets new TRIAL
Supreme Court Saves Muir
derer From Hanging
Next June.
LYON COUNTY CASE REVERSED
Convicted Of Numbering August
Shroeds Has Bean In the Peni-
Tertiary Since May 8, 1904, await
ing Infliction Of Capital Punishment

Des Moines, March 1.-THE SUI
preme court yesterday handed dow ;,
an opinion reversing the district
court of Lyon county In the trial for
murder of Charles Rocker. Rocker
was convicted and appealed the case
to the supreme court.
The murder for which Rocker was
indicted, tried and convicted, was
that of August Shredder, on June
80, 1900. Rocker was arrested, given
a preliminary hearing before q JUS
tics of the peace and discharged.
He then commenced civil action
for malicious prosecution against
his accuser. Rocker employed as his
attorney Simon Fisher, who after
ward, as county attorney, signed the
Indictment that forms the basis of
the case that was taken to the SUI
preme court
Before entering HIS plea the de-
PENDANT filed motion to quash the
Indictment. In this motion he set out
that Fisher, while serving as his at
torney in the civil action, became
possessed Of all the information that
defendant had respecting the death
of Shredder. The motion also rep
resents that Fisher made use Of the
information thus obtained in con.
Quoting the examination before the
grand jury. Fisher made no attempt
to deny the charges but the motion
was overruled. The supreme court is
Of the opinion that it should have
been sustained.
Several other errors are pointed
out by the supreme court in the
opinion handed down by Judge Bishop
yesterday, and the case is reversed.
August Shredder was found hang
ing in his house near Doom and Mrs.
Shredder claimed that Shredder had
committed suicide. She was sustain
ed by Rocker, then a hired man on
the place. Suspicion was aroused
that he had been murdered and the
arrest of Rocker and Mrs. Shredder
soon followed. They were discharg-
obtained against them.
Rocker soon after married Shroe-
der's widow and they moved to Elk
ton, S. D. This inccnsed the people
Of Lyon county but still the mystery
of Shroeder's death could not be
solved. After period of time Coun-
ty Attorney Fisher received letter
from Mrs. Shredder Rocker saying
that Rocker had confessed the muir
der Of her first husband in a dream.
Rocker was rearrested and his con-
viction followed, largely upon the
evidence of Mrs. Shredder Rocker,
who told the jury the confession.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

Two ladies, one Of whom carried a
baby. entered a well-known furnisher's
one day and signified their desire to
look at some carpets. It was very
warm, but the salesman cheerfully
showed roll after roll until the per.
spiration streamed from his face. Fl.
nally one of the ladies' asked the other
If she did not think it was time to go.
mot quite" was the answer of her
companion; and then in an under.
tone added: "Baby likes to see him
roll them out. and we've plenty OF
time to catch the train"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
JUDGE /. 6. kIANE
CALLED BY DEATH

Des Moines. March 16.-Judge L.
G. Kline. pioneer jurist of Iowa and
senior member Of the board Of con-
troll. died at his residence, 1882 Ridge
Road. at 1910 o'clock this morning,
from heart failure. It. followed q
period OF sickness which has lasted
for number Of months.
At the time OF his death Mr.. Kline
was surrounded by members of his
family. He had been feeling com
raratively r.sll all day yesterday and
had been declaring that he felt bet
ter than he had for months. He re-
tired at the usual hour, supposedly
in his usual health.
His family heard him up and around
during the night and getting up to
find out what was the matter, discov-
cred him stricken with heart failure.
He was carried to his bed and expir-
ed before medical aid could be secur-
ed.
Judge Kline was one Of the orig
inal members of the board of con-
troll. He was appointed with Cover
nor Larrabee and John Cownie and
has served continuously. He was
the democratic member Of the board.
p Judge Kline came to Iowa and 10.
Gated at Toledo in 1869. Here he
practiced law until he was elected
to the bench in 1887.
T,,Jcro D;,yo x-o, e1pno
1870 and was the nominee of his
party for governor In 1881 and 1883,
leading the speaking campaign both
times. He was also the nominee Of
the democratic party for United
States senator, district attorney and
circuit judge at different times. For
many years he served as secretary
and later as chairman of the demo.
cratic state central committee, and
was delegate at the national con-
vention in 1876. Again in 1884 he
was delegate at large to the ma
tional convention of his party. In
1880 be was elected district judge in
the seventeenth district, nominally a
republican district, but resigned Jan.
1, 1887; was nominated again that
fall and was elected to fill his own
vacancy. He was reelected without
opposition in 1890 and in the fall of
1891 was elected supreme Judge on
the democratic ticket, receiving 1000
majority in his old district, which
had given him only seven majority
in 1886. In 1897 he was renominated,
but the republican majority was too
large to be overcome, although
movement was started to re-elect him
as nonrartisan Judge.
In 1894 Judge Kline was appointed
one Of the commissioners from this
state on uniform legislation in the
several states; in 1896 he was presi-
dent of the Iowa State Bar associa-
ton. The judge was up to the time
of his death, a member of the Ameri-
can Bar association, and has served on
important committees. He was for
many years lecturer on the law of
domestic relations and taxation in the
Iowa State university, and lectur.
er on the law of corporations in the
Iowa College of Law in Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
ADOPT GILL|LlAND
SENATE RESOLUTION


Des Moines, March 14.-The house
of representatives yesterday after
noon adopted without change the
Gillilland resolution just as 1t came
from the senate.
Mr.. Temple called up the resolu-
tion at 2 o'clock and offered his
amendment, which contemplated a
committee of ten to make investiga-
ton, not of the accusations in the
Gillilland resolution, but similar ones
with some material changes. Mr..
Temple delivered an extended argu-
ment in support of his position.
Mr.. Kendall replied at length, OPP
posing the amendment, which was
also opposed by Weeks, Head, Cum
mings and Chassell. The Temple
amendment was defeated, 38 to "a.
The resolution was then passed ry
vote of 70 to 81.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
sABYs ToRTuRINe HuMoR.

Ears Looked as II They Would Drop
Off-Face Mass OF Sores-cured
by cuticura In Two Weeks
for 7se.
Il feel 1t my duty to parents OF
other poor suffering babies to tell
you what Cuticura has done for my
little daughter. She broke out all
over her body with humor. and we
used everything recommended. but
without results. called in three doc
tors, they all claimed they could help
her, but she continued to grow worse.
Her body was a mass Of sores. and
her little face was being eaten away;
her ears looked as il they would drop
on. Neighbors advised me to get
Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and
before had used half OF the cake
of Soap and box OF Ointment the
sores had all healed, and my little
ones face and body were as clear
as a newborn babe's. would not
be without it again If it cost FIVE dol
lars, instead Of seventy-fve cents.
Mrs. George ]. Steese, 701 Colburn
St, Akron, Ohio"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
.DES MONIES CLAY
WILL MAKE CEMENT

Des Moines, March 16.-Mr. A. H.
Savage, assistant state geologist, has
given out the statement that the lime
stone found on land in the vicinity Of
Des Moines contains the proper ma.
terial for making Portland cement.
Mr.. Savage's investigations have been
pursued in compliance with the re-
quest Of two cement mill promoters
and his report to them is favorable.
Milo Ward, secretary Of the Des
Moines Commercial Club, has ex-
pressed himself many times regard
ing the desirability Of the location of
such an industry here. The fact that
the construction of plant at Mason
City to cost million and half dol
lars Is contemplated bears out
Mr.. Wards statement.
Mr.. Savage said, concerning the
matter: "There have been two par
ties here lately considering the ad-
vantages of Des Moines. l do not
know that any definite scheme has
been launched, but the investigation
has been carried on seriously and
have put myself at their service. Des
Moines may get big plant here. 1t
is certain that everything seems ia
vorable.
"The brick plants here have clay
pits that could supply the carbo.
niferous shale necessary to the manu-.
facture of cement. All along the
river there are auteroppings of
shale rich in silica and alumina.
For cement shale must not carry
much magnesium carbonate, say three
or four per cent. More would render
it less fit for cement The limestone
quarries at Earlham are the nearest.
Des Moines has comparatively little
limestone, but it is seldom that both
the proper shale and good limestone
are found in the same place."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

tacks finally developed into chronic
case. At one time ! had 70 use .
crutch and cane to get about My
back was lame and weak. and besides
the aching. there was distressing
retention OF the kidney secretions. I
was in bad way when l began using
Doan's Kidney Pills in 1901. but the
remedy cured me and have been
well ever since"
Sold by all dealers 80 cents box.
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. 7.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

An old hen was pecking at some
stray carpet tacks in the back yard.
Nov, what do you. suppose that fool
hen is eating those tacks for?" said
Homer. Perhaps" rejoined his bet
ter half, "she is going to lay car
pet."-Chicago News.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
An absent-minded woman one su

An absent-minded woman one Sun
day morning walked into church, took
a front seat, and joined in the service
vigorously. Inen ne collection.bas
ket was passed to her, and putting a
coin in It, she looked about. She cast
glances In every direction, her mind
cleared, and an expression of amaze.
ment ovarspread her face. She got
up. She hurried down the aisle.
She overlook the man with the collec.
.tion-basket. ''1'm In the wrong
church." she whispered, and, taking
out the coin she had put in. she hui.
forth, 5E
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
~ ::S|H2NE|Z|!!Hl2E9|;Kl lNjlINl|l|!VIl||

The enormous crops Of our Northern
Grown Pedigree Seeds on our seed farms
the past year compel US to issue spe-
cial catalogue called
sALzERs BARGAIN SEED BOOK.
This is brim full Of bargain seeds at bar
gain prices.
SEND THIS NOTICE TO-DAY.
and receive free sufficient seed to grow 5
tons of grass on your lot or farm this
summer and our great Bargain Seed Book
with its wonderful surprises and great
bargains in seeds at bargain prices.
Remit &c and we add package of Cos.
mos, the most fashionable, serviceable,
beautiful annual flower.
John A. Salzer Seed Co., Lock Draw.
er w, La. Crosse, Wis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
Catarrh Cannot Re Cured

With LOG AL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot reach
the seat OF the disease Catarr is blood consti.
tuoual disease and in order to it you must take
internal remedies. Hairs Catarrh euro Is taken In.
ternaiy, and acts directly tho blood and mucous
Cine twas prescribed by one Of the best physicians
IN TINS for years and Is regular prescription.
II Is composed OF the best tonfcs known, combined
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination Of the
TWO IS what produces such wonderful r..
suits In curing catarrh Send for testimonials free
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o
Sold by Druggists. price Tsc.
Take Hairs Family Pulls for constipation.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

A professor in Western university
one day, while walking with friend
IN San Francisco, became involved in
an argument as to which was the
handsomer man Of the two. Not be-
ing able to arrive at a settlement Of
the question, they agreed. in spirit
OF fun. to leave it to the decision Of
Chinaman who was seen approaching
them. The matter being laid before
him, the Oriental considered long and
carefully; then he announced in
tone Of fnality, Both are worse.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
RESTORE STRENGTH
o.. Williams Pink Piils Actually
I.ake New Blood and Good
Health Follows.

6100IQb USssOWos e5t..
The evil effects that follow many dis.
,ases :. particularly the grip aud the
wasting fevers, such as typhoid aud
malaria. are caused by the bad condition
b which these diseases leave the blood.
Al 4 result, the flesh continues to fall
away. the sufferer grows nervous and
irritable, and even slight exertion causes
shortness Of breath. These are danger
Gus symptoms and indicate that the
syste,n is in state that invites pncu.
noaia, bronchitis or even consumption.
What is needed is o new supply OF rich,
red blood to carry health aud strength
TO every part of the body.
at was all run down from the effects
OF the grip" says Mrs. Amelia Hall, OF
No. 6 High street. Norwich Conn, 'and
could not seem to get strength to walk |;
could not eat a full meal, my stomach
was so weak, and was so nervous that
I could not sleep. I could only stay III
had a few minutes at time, either night
or day. The least little thing would
startle me. I had difficulty in breath
ing and had frequent fainting spells.
HMy general health was completely
wrecked and had neuralgia and rheu-
matte pains. dyspepsia, CONSTIPATION,
and female weakness. My physician at
tended me for the grip and again for
the condition that it left me in, bat !
got 10 strength from the tonics he pre-.
scribed. In fact, nothing helped me
until r tried DR.. Williams Pink Pills
and they cured me.
81 grew stronger and gained flesh
from the time began taking them.
am satisfied that the pills are all that is
claimed for them and shall do all ! can
to make their good qualities known"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills cure ner-
yons disorders OF every kind, check
wasting diseases and build mp strength.
For booklet, address the Dr.. Williams
Medicine Co., Schenectady, NY.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

While one of the canvassers in the
recent British election was calling at
q humble cottage. he saw the voters
wife, and inquired Of her as to the
politics OF her husband. WELL" sfe
replied, when he goes to Liberal
meeting he is a Liberal, and when he
goes to Tory meeting he is Tory"
But" asked the canvasser, What is
he when he is at homer" and the good
lady unblushingly replied, when he
Is at home he is nuisance!"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

At recent political meeting in
England, the speake, mace a jest, ami
finding that his audience had missed
the point of 1t, said, playfully: Il
had hoped, gentlemen, that you would
laugh at that" A plaintive voice
came through the silence, II laughe.l,
mister" Then everybody did.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16
THICK SKULL SAVES HIS LIFE

Alta, March 15.-Jonn P. Cottong,
a wealthy farmer of Maple Valley
township. attempted suicide by shoot
himself five times in the head. He
did not succeed, as he used a %
calibre revolver and the bullets did
not penetrate the skull, but lodged
under the scalp. Mr.. Cottong was
divorced from his wife a short time
ago, and this, with Ill health and
other family troubles. Is thought to be
the cause Of the deed. The physi-
clans declare the man will recover.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

An Indian owed merchant and
went in one day to pay his bill. AZ
ter doing SO. he wanted receipt.
In vain. the merchant told him a
receipt was unnecessary. 'Me must
have to show me owe you nothing
said the Indian; me go to heaven and
the Lord ask Injun if he pay debts.
Injun says yes. Lord ask Injun
where is recei.t. Wat Injun do?
Can't go all o~er hell to look for
You" '..a
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

The California man who claims that
he has devised a process by which he
can grow gold like potatoes seems to
be wasting time In making long expla-
nations. All he has to do is to grow 8
ton or two, and everybody viii believe
him S at}-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

People who have always wondered
why Mark Twain didn't adopt the
ministry as his profession will wonder
all the more now that they have read
his epigram: ITO be good is noble, bu!
to teach others how to be good is
nobler- and less trouble"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

A man out East advertised for .
wife. He had 300 responses to his
advertisement, all Of them willing to
give him trial. A man who cannot
get wife among those he knows. is
surely not to be trusted by those who
know him not
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-03-16

Miss Ascum-"Do you really think
It's possible to find out who your hus-
band will be by consulting a fortune
teller?" Miss Mainchanz-I don't
know, but l really found out who
my husband wouldn't be by consult
ing one" Miss Ascum-''R Really?
Who was the fortune-teller?" Miss
Mainchanz -"Bradstreet. "-Philadel-
phia Press.