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The Glenwood post., 1908-05-02

hid .sard WAS a prstudiced partisan.
I How could 1t be otherwise where feel
ing ran so high-where honest men
mostly felt resentment against the
man who dared to probe the wound
without extracting the cause of it. and
hatred and fear curiously intermin-
gled with admiration of the outlaw
whose next move after obtaining his
freedom might be to cut out of the
general herd, cows of their own
brands-where tainted men. officers
or cowmen, awaited developments
with consuming interest that was
not above manipulating the lines of
justice for their own selfish ends !?
Yet, despite the obstacles in the way,
Gordon was determined to have an un-
prejudiced jury in so far as it lay in
human power to seat such one in the
box. So he worked, and worked hard.
Court adjourned that evening with
the jury-box filled. The states friends
We're feeling pretty good about it.
Langford made his way into the bar
where Gordon was standing apart He
passed an arm affectionately over his
friends shoulder.
You were inspired, Dick" he said
Keep on the same as you have begun
and we shall have everything our own
way"
young lawyers bearing
I'm tired. Paul. dead tired" he
said. wearily. 81 wish 1t were over"
Come to supper-then you'll feel
better. You're tired out 1t is a
tough strain. isn't it?" he said, cheer
lily. He was not afraid He knew the
fire would burn the brighter again
when there was need of it-in the
morning.
They passed out of the bar together
At the hotel Mary and Louise were
already seated at the table in the
dining-room where the little party us
ually sat together when it was pos
sible to do so. Judge Dale had not
yet arrived. The landlady was in
worried dispute with Red Sanderson
and a companion. The men were
evidently cronies. They had their
eyes on two of the three vacant places
at the table.
But l tell you these places are
taken,' persisted the landlady, who
served as head-waitress, when such
services were necessary, which was
not often. Her patrons usually took
and held possession of things at their
own sweet will.
you bet they are" chimed in Red
deliberately pulling out a chair next
to Louise, who shivered in recogni-
ton.
Please" she began. in a small
voice, but got no farther. Something
in his bold, admiring stare choked her
into silence.
You're mighty pretty girl, If you
are trottin round with the Three
Bars, he grinned. Plenty time to
change your live"
Just move, will you," said Gordon.
curtly, coming up at that moment
The Glenwood post., 1908-05-02
CHAPTER xIII.-contirued.

There was full calender that term,
and the close of the first week found
the court still wrestling with Grimm
al cases, with that of Jesse Black yet
uncalled. Gordon reckoned that
Blacks trial could not possibly be
taken up until Tuesday or Wednes.
day OF the following week. Long be.
fore that, the town began filling up
for the big rustling case. There were
other rustling cases on the criminal
docket. but they paled before this one
where the suspected leader of a gang
was on trial. The interested and the
curious did not mean to miss any part
OF 1t. They began coming in early in
the week. They kept coming the re-
mainder of that week and Sunday as
well. Even as late as Monday, de-
layed range riders came scurrying in.
leaving the cattle mostly to shift for
themselves. The Velpen aggregation.
better informed, kept to it's own side
of the river pretty generally until the
Sunday, at least, should be past.
The flats southeast of town became
the camping grounds for those unable
to find quarters at the hotel, and who
lived too far out to make the nightly
ride home and back in the morning.
They were tempted by the unusually
mild weather. These were mostly In.
dians and half-breeds. but with a good
ly sprinkling of cowboys of the
rougher order. Camp-fires spotted the
plain, burning redly at night. There
was plenty of drift-wood to be had for
the hauling. Blanketed Indians squat
ted and smoked around their fires-a
revival of an older and better day for
them. Sometimes they stalked ma
jestically through the one street of
the town.
The judicial party was safely housed
in the hotel with the best service it
was possible for the management to
give in this busy season of congested
patronage. 1t was impossible to ac.
commodate the crowds. Even the Of
fee was jammed with cots at night
Mary Williston had come in from
Whites to be with Louise. She was
physically strong again. but ever
strangely quiet, always somber.eyed.
The Glenwood post., 1908-05-02
Guard Officers Dismissed.

ver.-lncompetence is the reason
given by Gov. H. A. Buchtel for the
dismissal of Col Edward Verdeckberg
and Lieut.. Col. Leo w. Kennedy. COM
manding the First regiment of infan-
try Of the national guard
The officers in question have not
performed their duties well, according
to the Governors allegations. and their
subordinate officers are said to have
declared that they were obnoxious to
the entire regiment There is alleged
to be a feeling of dissatisfaction caused
by their leadership, showing lack of
ability according to the petition sent
to the governor, which threatened to
cause dissension and disorganiZation II
the two officers were retained.
Further, according to Governor
Buchtel, the United States army Off
Ger who made the inspection of the
militia, said in his report to the gov
ernment that the First regiment com
manding officers had displayed bad
leadership.
The dismissed officers were asked
for their designations at national
guard officers meeting two weeks ago.
and at this time they refused to hand
them in. Upon that answer certain of
ficers of the regiment circulated pc,
tition. it is said. through the regiment
asking that the governor dismiss their
commanders. Colonel Verdeciberg
and Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy, 1t is
said. will fight the dismissal and de-
mand courtmartial.
The governor acted on his own voli-
ton. remarking enthusiastically that
he did not need a legal opinion to dis
charge man.
The Glenwood post., 1908-05-02
CHAPTER XIV.
The Game 10 On,

Contrary to expectation. the case of
the State OF South Dakota against
Jesse Black was called soon after the
sitting of the court Monday afternoon.
No testimony was introduced, how
ever, until the following day. Inch
by inch. step by step. Gordon fought
for fair jury through that tense af-
ternoon. Merciless in shrewd exami-
nation. keen to detect hesitancy. pre-
judices sought to be concealed he
cleverly and relentlessly unearthed.
Chair after chair was vacated-only to
be vacated again. 1t seemed there was
not man in the county who had not
heard somewhat Of this much-heralded
crime-if crime 1t were. And he who
The Glenwood post., 1908-05-02
STATE NEWS ITEMS

A postoff1ce has been established at
Clifford, Lincoln county, with w. Mike
MOnahan as DOStmaSter
The Glenwood post., 1908-05-02
Phenomenon EXPLAINED.

A comparatively young man whose
mustache remained jet black while
the fair on his head turned white ex-
planned the phenomenon by saying It
was because his lips enjoyed all the
good things of life and his head had
10 suffer all the troubles.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
QUALIFY FOR OXFORD.
7nodes Scholars vii! Be Selected
From Three Man

7nodes Scholars viii Be Selected
From Three Men.
iowa City.-Word has just been re-
ceiVed at the State University of Iowa
from the qualifying examinations
taken Jan. 81 and % by candidates for
hhodes scholarships. Six took the
examination at Iowa City, and now
word comes direct from Oxford, Eng
land, that the following three have
qualified:
John |. Huff, now a student at the
state University of Iowa, whose home
IS In Muscatine; Jacob A. O. Larson,
OF DEBORAH, new in attendance at
Luther college; William B. Millen,
VINO has taken bachelors degree at
Cornell college, and is now superin-
tendent of schools at Columbus juno
ton.
Charles A. Sprigg, of Monmouth
college, took the examination here in
January, but as he elected to compete
from Illinois, word has not been re-
ceived here whether he was success
ful or not. The committee for award
ing Rhodes scholarships from the
state of Iowa will select one from
these three who have qualified. In
making their selection, they will con-
slider scholarship. athletic ability, NOR
ality, and power of leadership. The
three men who have qualified are
good, all around men. Mr.. Huff is a
graduate of Muscatine High school
and Muscatine Business college. In
the university of Iowa, he has been
identified with many college activities.
He has been a member of Irving in
stitute, and has been on the Daily
1oWan staff. In athletics he has taken
part in baseball. basketball and swim.
ming.
Mr.. Larson, of Luther college, is an
active member of a literary society
there. He has represented his col
lege in tennis contests. and has play
ed on the second basketball team.
Mr.. Millen played center field on
his college baseball team for four
years, and was manager of the team
for one year.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
ANGRY SHOT AT CROWD.
Gearing Man Stirs up Trouble at Nc.
CalIsburq.

Boone.-.Jack Arnold, prominent
farmer of Gearing, angered at =, an
article which appeared in the McCalls.
burg Tribune, took shot at crowd
on the streets of that city. He has
already paid a fine of $50 on charge
of discharging firearms in the city
limits and he is still facing a charge
of assault with intent to commit man
slaughter, which is being probed by
the grand jury of Story county. No
one was hit by the shot.
Recently Guy Mills, editor of the
Tribune, published story rejecting
on the sobriety Of Arnold. Arnold
met, Mills on the street. After some
words Arnold is reported to have
pulled out wicked looking gun. The
alteration had drawn crowd and
when Arnold pulled the gun, members
of the crowd started to interfere.
Backing off, Arnold took a shot at
the crowd
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
CHARGE AGAINST BANKERS.
Surprise Sprung in Hearing at Mar.
shaIItoWn.

Surprise Sprung in Hearing at Mar
shaIItown.
Marshalltown.-A surprise was
sprung In the cases of the Green
Mountain Savings bank officers when
additional informations were filed by
E. F. Roberts of the state auditors
office, against both President Stuart
B. MacDiarmid and Cashier Donald
A. Johnson. MacDiarmid is charged
with perjury, embezzlement and con-
spiracy with Director E. l.. Collins,
Auditor Helen J. Edwards and Cash
Ter johnson to keep the bank open
when they knew it to be insolveat.
The charge of perjury was also
lodged against Johnson. specifically
that he made affidavit to the auditor
of state that he owned ten shares OK
stock fully paid up, when in reality ha
owned only one share. MacDlarmln
is alleged 10 have made an aftidavN
that the amount of his bank stock was
sixty shares paid up which is now
claimed to be false. The embezzle-
ment charge against MacDiarmid is
to the effect that he obtained a loan
of $500 without the approval or
authority of the board of directors.
Johnson's hearing on the charge OF
accepting deposits when he knew the
bank insolvent was begun. Four wit
nesses were examined behind closed
doors. Leland Windsor, state bank
examiner, testified to Johnson's knowl-
edge of insolvency by virtue of his
position and indicated by statements
that he made to Windsor when he was
conducting the examination into the
hanks affairs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
CURED HER CHILDREN.
Girls Suffered with Itching Eczema
Baby Had a Tender Skin, Too
Relied on Cuticura Remedies.

"Some years ago my three little
girls had a very bad form of eczema.
Itching eruptions formed on the backs
of their heads which were simply COW
cred. I tried almost everything, but
failed. Then my mother recommended
the Cuticura Remedies. l washed my
children's heads with Cuticura Soap
and then applied the wonderful oint-
ment, Cuticura. I did this four or five
times and I can say that they have
been entirely cured. have another
baby who is so plump that the folds of
skin on his neck were broken and even
bled. I used Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
cura Ointment and the next morning
the trouble had disappeared. Nine.
Napoleon Duceppe, Al Duluth St.,
Montreal, QUE, May 81, 1907"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
;.,,or Sellers Come to Time.

Observation-Disclosures Bollinger has IS.
cued nermanent injunctions against
the eight dance halls and summer
aardens attacked by the civic fedora
tion The injunctions restrain the
owners from the illegal sale OF in
toxicating liquors. allowing them to
continue operating a bar if it is con-
ductad in strict conformity with the
Iowa mulct law.
Tables and chairs have been hleu
ont of scores of Davenport saloons
and hack and side doors nailed up
IN resnonse to the notice of the brew
ing companies that they would not de-
1iver heer to saloons which were not
conforming strictly with the law.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
JUDGE BLANCHARD DIES.
Sudden Death of Prominent Resident
of Oskafoosa.

SSN0SIi CCdNl VI "SS'AS'S
of Oskafoosa.
Observation-Disclosures c. Blanchard.
one of the prominent republicans o.
Iowa, passed away at his home here
on the LIST, from a complication of
heart and kidney trouble. His illness
was Of short duration, as he was walk
ing on the streets during the day. He
was veteran of the civil war being
private in Company X, Twenty
eighth Iowa, in the siege of Vicksburg.
He was county Judge of Poweshiek in
1867, judge of the Sixth district from
1868 to 1850. state representative in
1898, state senator 1895 to 1899, presi-
dent of the State Bar association in
1899 and 1900, grand orator of the
Masons in 1879 grand treasurer of
the Masons in 1880 and grand senior
vice commander of the Iowa G. A. r
He was the author of the anti-com.
pact insurance law, besides other i'm.
portant laws. He leaves widow and
daughter, Mrs. Rose Terrell, of Oska.
loosa, and one son, Claude Blanchard,
of Davenport.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
Clinton Woman Car Victim.

Clinton.-Mrs. Alice Gabriel, aged
"a years, one of Clinton's Oldest and
most prominent residents, was instant
Nv killed while crossing the street in
front of an electric car. The aged
woman did not hear the car and
turned suddenly in front of it, the car
passing over her body. She leaves
two daughters and four sons, prom'-
nent business men of the city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
GIRL WIFE IS HELD.
Mrs nolph, Of Clinton, 10 Locked VI
and Refused Bail.

mrS ICipn, OF CIinton, u LOCKED Up
and Refused Bail.
Clinton.-"Fred Is dead-I've killed
him." is the statement alleged to have
been made by Mrs. Irene Dolph, &C.
cused of her husbands murder, to her
mother, Mrs. Nellie Goldsmith, at
Joliet, ILL., Mrs. Tolson, Mrs. Gold.
smiths landlady, tells the police the
story; and as she got the statement
from Mrs. Goldsmith, and did not
hear the daughter make it, the alleg-
ed confession cannot be admitted as
testimony. But it strengthens the be-
lief, which has come to be a convic-
ton, that Mrs. Dolph murdered her
husband before leaving and locking
the house, to 60 to her mother in
Joliet and confide in her the deed
she had accomplished.
Mrs. Dolph was arraigned before
Police Judge Leffingwell ON the charge
Of murder. Her attorney entered a
plea of not guilty, and waived exami-
nation, and the 17-year-old wife was
held to the grand jury without bail.
Her mother, Mrs. Goldsmith, who will
be forced to testify against her
daughter, Is held under $1,000 bail as
a witness, she being nonresident OF
the state,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
ATE MEAT FROM "MAD" HOGS.
Boone County Family Exposed to
Avdrophobia

Boone.--A case of hydrophobia has
developed in Colfax township, this
county, which for a time threatened
not only the stock owned by George
Rockwell but members of his family.
Recently dog, which had gone mac.
bit thirty of his chickens, killing them
and also bit thirteen of his hogs.
The dogs-swas shot and-~tte hogs
isolated. They seemed to be recover
ing and soon appeared we'll. SItur.
day he butchered two of his herd and
members Of the family had eaten
some of the meat. Monday another
of the herd SUDDENLY developed de.
fined case of rabies and DR.. McLain
of this city was summoned, who in
turn summoned TIL: assistant state
veterinarian from FIT. Dodge. They
both agreed on the case and the hog
died shortly after they arrived here.
They condemned the meat and
isolated the entire herd of hogs and
quaratined the place.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

KISS BESSIE FARRELL 1911 Third
wi Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y, is Presi.
dent of the Young Peoples Christian
Temperance Association. She writes:
"Peruna is certainly valuable nerve
and blood remedy, calculated to build
mn the broken-down health of worn out
women. have found by personal ex.
nerience that it acts as wonderful re.
storer of lost strength, assisting the
stomach to assimilate and digest the
food, and building up WORKOUT tissues.
In nv work I have had occasion to
recommend it freely, especially to
women.
:" know of nothing which is better to
build up the strength of a young mother,
in fact, all the ailments peculiar to
women, so am pleased to give it my
hearty endorsement"
DR.. Hartman has prescribed Peruna
Tor many thousand women, and he
never fails to receive multitude of
letters like the above, thanking him
Tor the wonderful benefits received.
g. A. 0l--0 >.>ae
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
AZ a Substitute.

Mrs. Parkway-It must be lonesome
when your husband has to make ono
of his long canvassing trips and be
away from home for week or more.
Mrs. Nexblok-Yes; but Harry Is
real thoughtful. He has taught the
parrot to use just the kind of Ian
guage he uses when he's about the
house himself.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
p,,ckIeo Threatens Cattle.

Ida Grove.-Blackleg has appeared
nono the cattle in Blaine township,
a 1da county, on the farm of S. 7.
r fu between here and Arthur.
N s A. Deming pronounced the dis
aoce undoubtedly blackleg and very
e e1oSe watch is being kept of this and
other big herds in the county laa
county ships more cattle than any
county the same size in the west aha q
II blackleg should get started 1t would
mean serious losses. 1t is nopea TO
hoen the disease from spreading.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
Brewers Serve Notice on Saloons.

Davenport.-All the breweries doing
business in Davenport joined in
notice to the $50 saloons keepers here
to the effect that no more beer would
be sold to saloons which did not con-
form strictly to the mu!ct law. Be
fore Judge Bollinger in the district
court there is being tried the FIRST
Of eight injunction cases brought by
the civic federation against as many
dance halls and summer gardens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
The Newest and Best Vet.

Plymouth Rock Coffee Jelly Compound
made from pure sugar, coffee and gelatine.
Just add a pint of boiling water, That's,
all. The Coffee Jelly thus prepared served
with sugar and cream is delicious table
dessert. 10 cents package. If your grocer
does not sell it send us his name and ten
cents, and we will mail you box. Ply
mouth Rock Gelatine Co., Boston, Mass.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
r;,ed for Beating a Child.

Guthrie Center.-Mr. and Mrs j.
,,onson If Grant township have been
fannd guilty of cruelty to a foster son
a nna End $50. The boy was recently
found hiding in a straw stach, us us
entire body mass of bruises ana MS
face and hands in horrible condit'
Neighbors took an interest IN LIS
We and the prosecution followed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
LOCAL FIRM GETS IT.
Stock of Defunct Department Store
is Sold

Des Misunderstanding $74,500, F. J.
Renthey of Chicago secured the entire
stock of the bankrupt Des Miones
Department Store company for the
Harris Emery company of Des MONIES.
In the bidding Mr.. Benthey's chief
competitors were w. A. Wells of st.
Paul and Faux Younker of 1ounker
Bros. Mr.. Younker's final bid was
s74,3OO, an increase of $500 over the
bid that preceded. Mr.. Bentley then
raised to $74,5OO and secured the
took.
At the time of the sale none knew
tho identity of Mr.. Bentley. 1t had
heen reported that he was represent
mr. the Boston store of Chicago. The
announcement that he' secured the
stock for the Harris Emery company
was O. distinct surprise to the other
local bidders.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
Stock Burns in Farm Barn.

Marshalltown-ln the burning CT
the new barn of J. c. Yctley on the
edge of town, eight horses and fifteen
head of cattle were incinerated, be-
sides the other contents. including
forty tons of hay. The loss is $4,000
The insurance on the barn is $500.
Tie origin of the fire Is unknown. -.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
sandburr Causes Death.

Boone.-Bernard Brandy, aged 81
year, II months and 10 days. the old.
est inhabitant of Boone county, ma
tive of Ireland, died of gangrene caus-
ed by a sandburr wound Oh one OF
his toes. He is the father of a
prominent family of sons here
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

In a Pinch, Use ALIENS FOOT-EASE.
A powder. 1t cures painful, smart
ing, nervous feet and ingrowing nails:
It's the greatest comfort discovery or
the age. Makes new shoes easy. "A
certain cure for sweating feet. Sold
by all Druggists, Csc. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
The flatterer,

The tramp had applied to the farm
er's wife for assistance.
"You have a beautiful voice, lady,"
he said.
She looked interested.
"Have II"
Eyes, ma'am; I'd rather hear you
say no, lady, than most other women
say yes"
Then she drove back the dog and
gave the wanderer half a loaf and a
chunk of cold beef.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

Sudden Changes Of the Weather
often cause Bronchial and Lung trou-
bles. browns Bronchial Troches" al.
lay throat irritation and coughs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
Application Put on File.

The Needy One-I say, old man,
could you lend me dollar for day
or two?
The Other One-My dear fellow, tho
dollar lend is out at present, and I've
several names down for it when 1t
comes back.-Harper's Weekly.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
Rlodoet is not Guilty.

Boone.-D. T. Blodget, the school
man indicted on charge of forgery In
the most important trial at this term
OF district court, was freed by jury.
The verdict caused much surprise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
Chance FIR Some One.

A New York man had forgotten all
about a $4,000 deposit he made in the
Knickerbocker Trust company back In
1884. Perhaps you have forgotten
deposit somewhere. Think-think
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

Comments.
"Gertie-He tried to kiss me!
Mollie-How impudent!
Gertie-But he was interrupted!
Mollie-How annoying!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

The average mans idea of a good
sermon is one that goes over his head
and hits one of his acquaintances.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
choco,at. Pie Is HealthfuI,

Chocolate is healthful and nutritious and
chocolate pies are becoming very popular.
They are easy to make If you use "OSR
PIE" Chocolate favor. Directions on pack
age. Contains all ingredients ready for In
slant use. At grocers. 10c. Order to-day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06

ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE'
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QU1NINE. Look foI
the signature Of Il. w. GROVE. Used tho World
over to Cure q Cold in One Day &c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-03-06
The Wicked Husband,

"Why does man lie to his wife"
asks a woman writer. Dear me; does
he?-Duluth Herald.