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New-York tribune., 1908-03-08
w E sCaRRITT RETURNS.

w II scarrtt. who represented Stuyvesant FISH
IN obtaining foreign proxies in the Ffsh-Harriman
eb. for control of the Illinois Central Railroad,
arrived here Yesterday the Cunard liner Lu-
csnia He said he knew nothing of the victory of
the Hartman interests at the meeting OF the Hi
nois Central directors on Tuesoay. lie Drought
over a large number of Dutch proxies
New-York tribune., 1908-03-08
ST PAUL ROAD TO USE TELEPHONES

rrr Telegraph to The Tribunel
Milwaukee, March because OF the nlne-houi
- .,,,,l,,nc TO railroad telegra piers the St Pau
,;1oaa will use the telephone exclusively in train
49, tcbire on its new Pacific extension
New-York tribune., 1908-03-08
,rv nuRT IN MISSOURI WRECK

,,ansas City, Mo. March THE burlington ac-
',o1a,,on passenger train which left Kansas
cof" : so o'clock this morning for Chicago went
ny arteen-foot eTnbankment at kearney MO-
,,,6ve miles north Of here. ta-oaS. twenty
IONS were injured, four seriously.
New-York tribune., 1908-03-08
oo,ietE TRAGEDY AT MiDDLETOWN, N.

,.,au.town n. Y, March 7-Antonio Peretto
shot and killed Mrs Jennie baococK. win ""oii
'0t "a haan friendly, and then killed himself to-
n NJ g. believed that Peretto was driven insane
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17

Lozenges containing small prepar
tiops Of chloroform are sold by many
druggists In England and Wales.
They are labeled licorice, linseed, or
chlorodyne lozenges, and are used by
persons who appreciate their soda,
tive and narcotic effects. It is not
necessary to state that this candied
drug Is. extremely hurtful.
Michael Streckendorfer, genial
German, is the head Of happy fam
lily OF unusual size. He and his Jolly
crowd lately passed through Kansas,
en- route from Iowa to Oklahoma. He
had with him sixteen sons, two
daughters, and grandchildren enough
almost to fill car.
A. man entered drug store In Q
poor neighborhood in New York City
and asked for pound Of powdered
sulphur. It was quickly weighed and
wrapped up. Fifteen cents, please"
said the druggist. Fifteen cents?"
exclaimed the customer. II can get
It for ten cents up above "-indi.
eating 'up-street". The druggist
threw the parcel in a drawer, saying:
you can go down below and get it
for nothing"
A fool In Liverpool has a mania for
answering advertisements He lately
answered one, headed How to Get
Fat" For the information he paid
i've shillings, and got the following
answer: BUY it at the butchers"
Some time previous to that he paid
three shillings for information "How
to Save Gas Bills" He was told:
"Paste them in a scrap-book."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
WOODMEN SUE FAILED BANK.
Charlton Institution Made Defendant
in Big Suit.

Charlton Institution Made Defendant
in Big Suit.
Des Moines.-For the purpose OF
recovering the funds lost through the
failure of the First National bank of
Charlton the Modern Woodmen of
America has started suit in federal
court here for $420,755.49 against
James H. Jamison, receiver of the
bank, and l.. o. Murray, controller of
currency.
In it's bill of complaint the frater-
nal order demands the return of
$350,000 cash which was deposited in
the bank with interest from Dec. Z.
1907, and lien of $70,755.49 bringing
the total up to $420,755.49.
The suit Is result of the defalca
lions and suicide of Cashier Frank H
Croker, which wrecked the bank
James H. Jamison, who was appoint
ed receiver, secured the consent of
the government officials to allow the
Modern Woodmen order the $350,000
it had on deposit. But this order was
rescinded July and it was decided
to bring suit.
At a recent meeting of the bank
directors they agreed to pay the ex.
penses Of fighting the action, thus re-
lieving Receiver Jamison. The First
National bank of Chicago, the Nation
al Park Bank of New York City, the
National Bank of the Republic, Chi
cago, and the National Bank of Com
merce of Kansas City are also indi-
rectly involved in the action.
According to the complaint filed
yesterday the Charlton bank has been
a depository for the Modern Wood.
men since 1899. Up to Sept. ~, 1906,
the order had 100000 on deposit
there. At that time the head banker
withdrew $4,000, leaving $350,000 on
deposit.
The suit is brought to establish a
claim against the received of the
bank and the controller of the curren.
cy 80 as to get an order OF the court
to participate in the distribution OF
the assets.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
FOREMAN SHOOTS STRIKER.
w. D. Toler Of MarshalItown Kills
G. w. Davis.


rshalltown.--DurinS an alterca'
ton on the street here between w. d.
Toler, an Iowa Central machinist, enl
ployed as roundhouse foreman, and a
party of strikers, Toler shot dead
George W. Davis, striking round
house employee. Toler is under ar
rest, and was rushed out of town by
officers in an automobile to proven,
mob violence.
Four men were in a party of strik'
ers who met Toler on South Third
avenue and corner Of Market street
Words ensued over the strike, and
Toler was taken to task because he
had just taken charge of the round
house as day foreman. When the
men attacked Toler he had his hand
in his right coat pocket, and from
there shot four times. The fifth car
fridge failed to explode.
Davis fell with two balls through
the left breast, one of which evident
ly pierced the heart He gasped a
few times and was dead
olHCSl WIZ was ~
the Union station half block away,
heard shots and reached the slayer
while the gun was still smoking. Toler
had little to say before officers spirit
ed him away excepting that he acted
in self-defense.
Excitement ran high among the
strikers and sympathizers and Of
ficers acted wisely in getting the pris.
oner out of town.
Strikers pickets have been very
active against strike breakers and
several clashes already have occur
red. Toler, however, can hardly be
classed as a strike breaker as he has
Leen employed as night foreman now
for two years.
Davis, the dead man, was AZ years
old, married and leaves an adopted
daughter. He is a machinists helper
and belonged to local union No. 79S.
He was a Red man and an Eagle.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
WATERS CLAIM TWO MORE.
St. Ansaar Lads Drown and Increase
1owa's List.

toWa'S List.
St. Ansgar.-Two ten-year-old lads,
Harley Mather, son of G. c. Mather,
buyer for the St. Ansgar Grain com.
pany, and Jordon Long, son of J. b.
Lang, stock buyer, were drowned
while swimming in the Cedar river,
a mile west of here. #.s.r
The two little fellows, with two
other lads, Rush Culver. aged 10, and
Merrill Moe, aged 10, drove out to the
river together for swim, and while
they were disporting themselves in
the water they all stepped into the
same treacherous hole. Young Culver
and Moe could swim little, and
padded out of the dangerous place
with much difficulty, but they were
not able to give aid to the other lads
who were struggling to save them.
selves.
The two lads who saved themselves
Jumped into the buggy with which
they had driven out and hurried to
town for aid. Rescuers were soon on
the scene, and the bodies were quick.
~ recovered, cs the water in the hole
was only six feet deep. Dr. Ker-
stenberger worked for several hours
trying to resuscitate the victims, but
Hithout avail.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
WEAVER GOLDEN WEDDING.
Big Celebration Held at the Coltax
Home,

Home.
Colfax.-The celebration OF the
golden wedding anniversary of Gen.
James B. Weaver and Mrs. Weaver,
which occurred at their home at Col
fax on the afternoon and evening OF
the 18th, proved beautiful tribute
of esteem and affection from rela-
tives and friends throughout the
country.
Probably no man in public life in
the last quarter Of century has been
more often seen or listened to as
public speaker or is better known
than General Weaver, and his friends
and admirers are to be found IN every
state. It was therefore natural that
though no formal invitations were is.
sued other than by simple notice in
the press a few days since, many
friends of the general and his wife
who knew Of the event should give
enthusiastic expression Of their re-
gard. The guests were received up
on the lawn, where seats were pro-
vided. the trees decorated with Chi.
nese latterns and every arrangement
made for the comfort of the visitors.
Refreshments were served by young
ladies, friends of the family. The
afternoon and evening witnessed a
continuous procession of guests, Gen.
and Mrs. Weaver being assisted in
receiving by all Of their children ex'
cent Mrs. Laura Ketchum of Seattle,
who was unable to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
MOB BEATS WITNESS.
Brutal Assault Perpetrated on Saloon
Prosecutor.

Davenport.--Davenp was the
scene on the 14th of another mob as
sault upon those engaged in the prose
cution of the saloons which are do
ing business in violation of the mulct
law regulations. A crowd of men at
tackled and beat and kicked William
Schoenig of Muscatine, one of the
witnesses against the eight saloon
keepers who were arrested yesterday
on bench warrants for violating the
terms of the injunctions against them.
He had just come from the court
room where the cases were called
when he was beset by three rutiians
and thrown into the street. lmmedl-
ately a mob Of thirty or forty men,
many of them saloon keepers ana
saloon frequenters, surrounded Schoe-
mig and kicked and beat him.
H. V. Bettes, the attorney in charge
of the prosecution, rushed into the
county attorneys Office in the court
house and called the police. In ten
minutes the police responded, but
the mob had scattered and the police
found only the victim, bruised and
bleeding, on the pavement. Schoenls
was taken to the hospital, where he
now is. His injuries are painful, but
not serious.
The assault was similar to that
upon Captain Neal some months ago.
1t was prompted by the action of the
Civic federation in causing the ar
rest of eight saloon men who were
alleged to be violating the terms OF
the injunction against them. There
had been much rabid talk since these
arrests and an angry crowd was in
the vicinity of the court room when
the cases were called shortly before
noon. Animosity was especially dl-
rected against Schoenig, who came
here as paid witness to secure evil
dence.
No arrests have been made for the
assault because the assailants were
not identified. The Civic federation
declares that at least three men,
strangers, were imported to do the
business and they are not known.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
HADN'T WALKED ALL THE WAY.
Prisoner at Least Had Change While
Crossing River.

Down in Alabama" said John D.
Fearhake, there's Il deputy marshal
who doesn't let any such trifles as ex.
tradition laws stop him. Term Of
court was about to begin at one time,
and a gentleman who was out on bail
was reported to be enjoying himself
over in Georgia. Deputy Jim went
after him. Next day he telegraphed
the Judge: I have persuaded him to
come A few days later he rode into
town on a mule, leading his prisoner,
tied up snugly with clothes line. The
prisoner looked as If he had seen hard
service.
why, for heavens sake, Jim,' said
the judge, you didn't make him walk
all the way from Georgia, did you?
"'No, sir said Jim.
at hoped not said the Judge.
Ono said Jim, part of the way
drug him, and when we come to the
Tallapoosa river, he swum." -Wom'
ans Home Journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
A Sure Remedy.

A young man who experienced
much trouble in managing a head Of
lair which manifested an unpleasant
inclination to stand on end, wrote 10
I weekly paper for plan by which
ais troubles would be at least less
ened.
He was given the following recipe:
One part molasses, three parts bees
wax, four parts india rubber, four
parts glue, IL raw eggs; boil on .
slow IRE for two hours and Is min
utes, and while cooling stir in enough
cod liver oil to make the mixture slab
and good. Apply hot and while grad
ually cooling, pass lawn mower back
and forth over the head"
He didn't take it. 49,.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
The Magazine Short Story.

X
Ambrose Bierce. the author Of In
the Midst Of Life" has q right to dis
cuss short stories, for his grim book
sets him. in the opinion of the lead.
ing foreign critics, beside Edgar
Allan Poe. 49,.
Mr.. MI. Bierce discussed the maya
zine short story at recent luncheon.
There are exceptions to every.
thing" said he, but the reason for the
conventionality and worthlessness Of
the typical magazine short story 10 not
hard to ind.
Let me repeat . dialogue to you.
i "A writer Of magazine short stories
took . young lady in to dinner.
~ know you are awfuily famous.
Mr.. Biggin.' said the young lady, but
though have read . great many OF
your tales, don't like them 4 Bit
/; "Biggin smiled.
"'of course you don't ike them.
said he. why should you! They
aren't written to please the public
. Not written to please the publicr
said the girl.
mo, indeed said Biggin. laughing
heartily at her ignorance. They were
written, Of course, to please the maya
zine editors"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
Different NOW
Athlete Finds Better Training Food.

It was formerly the belief that to
become strong, athletes must eat
plenty of meat.
This is all out of date now, and
many trainers feed athletes on the
well-known food, Grape-Nuts, made Of
wheat and barley, and cut the meat
down to a small portion once day.
"Three years ago." writes Mich.
man, having become interested in
athletics, found would have to stop
eating pastry and some other kinds
of food.
IT got some Grape-Nuts, and was
soon eating the food at every meal,
for I found that when went on the
track, I felt more lively and active.
Later, I began also to drink Postum
In place of coffee, and the way ]
gained muscle and strength on this
diet was certainly great. On the day
Of a field meet in June weighed 124
lbs. On the opening Of the football
season in Sept, weighed 140. I at
tribute my fine condition and good
work to the discrimination Of i'm.
proper food and coffee, and the using
Of Grape-Nuts and Postum, my princi-
pal diet during training season being
Grape-Nuts.
Before I used Grape-Nuts I never
felt right in the morning-always kind
Of out of sorts with my stomach. But
now when I rise feel good, and after
a breakfast largely of Grape-Nuts
with cream, and a cup Of Postum, I
feel like new man.. There's a
Reason" .... .,.....
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to
MELVILLE" in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, anc fl Of human
Interest.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
DISPUTE Over Famous Picture.

Dispute Over Famous Picture.
There has been much discussion IN
art-loving circles in London the last
week or 30, regarding the great price
paid for the beautiful Gainsborough,
which is said to recall the much great
O. price given for the same masters
sDuchess Of Devonshire," 30 years ago.
A London writer says the curious
thing about that famous sale was .
difference of opinion between tho
greatest painter Of his day and all
the rest Of the world as to the artistic
value Of the picture. Millais did not
think 1t was a Gainsborough at all
not because of any technical detail OF
execution, but simply because the view
OF a woman was not Gainsborough's
view. Millais exclaimed, Look at
Gainsborough'sa, women-why, you
want to die for them! But no one
ever wanted to have finger.ache for
that duchess" But every one does
not share Millais' opinion. "The
Duchess of Devonshire" Is . mighty
attractive young woman to behold, II
not to die for.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
BY Inference.

The magistrate looked severely 1t
the small, red-faced man who had been
summoned before him, and who 10
turned his gaze without finching.
$50 you kicked your landlord down
stairs?" said the magistrate. did you
imagine that was within the rights
of q tenant"
It'll bring my lease in and show 1t to
YOU" said the little man, growing still
redder, "and I'll wager you'll agree
with me that anything they've forgot
ten to prohibit in that lease had q
right to do the very first good chance
I got."-Youth's Companion.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
SnaIInox Claims Victim,

Cour Gil Btuffs.-Frank Boyd, aged
ih::.y-one, died of smallpox at his
home in the western part Of the city,
baking the second death from this
disease within a week. Mrs. j. F..
snyder, who succumbed 10 form Of
The disease was a sister Of Snyder,
though living in different section Of
the city Boyd was the man who be-
came delirous from the disease, and
created a reign of terror in the neigh.
borhood by running about wildly
Church services in the western sec
ton of the city have been ordered
discontinued for a time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
ENEMY KNEW BULLER'S PLANO
English General Understood Only
"Fl9htina by the Book"

It was one of the dearest desires OF
tho scriptural writer that mine ad.
versary had written . book" It was
one Of the comforts and safeguards Of
the Beers in the Transvaal war that
their early adversary had actually
written and published q book, officially
Endorsed and widely circulated. Tho
volume in question was the standard
of tactics of the British army, and the
author Of it was one Of the notable In.
cidents Of the Boer war.
Capt Fritz Duquesne, Of tho Boer
army, who was captured and sent to
Bermuda as prisoner and afterward
escaped to New York. told the other
day, in speaking Of the death OF Bull
Ter, how the Boer army managed to
beat him SO badly when he was sent
to South Africa. He gave Butler credit
for the very highest order Of courage
and the most indomitable will to do
his best for his flag, but asserted that
Butler was so handicapped by his own
writings on military affairs that all
the enemy had to do to beat him was
70 study his own textbook. Butler
was the author Of the book by which
the British army fought, and he fol-
lowed 1t religiously. The Beers had
an abundant supply of tho books and
were to follow them up. BY consult
ing the book the Beers could tell pre-
cisely what Butler would do next after
he had done . certain thing. II he
shelled = position with lyddite. the
book would tell what would follow.
and the Beers had only to look at the
text to inform themselves a. to the
nature Of defense or attack that II
va necessary to make.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
Fire at GrisWoId.

Griswc$d.-The large clothing store
of W.. Woodward & Son and the
meat market of T.. S. Jenkins were
destroyed by fire, entailing loss OF
over $7,0Gs. The Woodward store
and building are a total loss but q
part of the goods were saved from
the jenkins store. There was $4,000
insurance On The burned property
The cause of the fire is not known.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
Tries to Kill Himself.

Council Bluffs.-George Igor, E
young man living in the country south
of Macedonia made two attempts to
commit suicide. He first tried tc
drown himself in tank, and Their
slashed his throat with razor. TWEEN
ty-five stitches were taken, and he
may recover. No motive is known TO,
the act ~, a...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17

To all who enclose
postage he will re-
ply, telling h wv
Doan's Kidney Pills
cured him after he
had doctored and
had been in two DIFF.
ferent hospitals for
eighteen m on t h 8 ,
suffering int Q n s Q
pain in the back.
lameness, twinges
when STOPPING or
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
The Navy's Great Loss.

Molly--I just dote on Uncle Sans
brave sailor boys.
Cholly-1 wath thinking Of joining
the navy at one time.
Molly-Oh, why didn't you?
Cholly-Why, I vote to the secre-
tary of the navy for position as ad-
miral, but he did not weply.-Judge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
KILLS THE TOWN MARSHAL
Gowrie Youth Revenges Self Upo
h. N<f;enR

the Officer.
Gowrie.-Town Marshal Tom Mich
OILS, aged "a years, was shot to death
by William Carr, aged %. The Off
Ger had arrested the youth when the
latter had gotten into an alteration
with a stranger who stepped from a
Rock Island train. After the fight
the stranger disappeared and Marshal
Nichols took Carr off to Jail. The
youth, however, broke away and went
to his home and got a Winchester
rifle. Meeting the marshal later he
fired and killed the officer. He was
later arrested and hurried to Fort
Dodge for safe keeping.
Coroner Lowrie of Fort Dodge held
an inquest, the verdict being that
Nichols came to his death at the
hands of William Carr.
Carr's father is in Jail serving a
thirty days sentence for intoxication
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
Automobile Causes Bad Accident

>;ashua.-Mrs. Mike Keashing was
'everely injured in runaway caused
nv an automobile. In company with
,er husband and two children, she
was out for pleasure ride when the
team became frightened at passing
2ut omobile ard overturned the buggy.
throwing the occupants to the ground.
~ escaped with slight injuries ex-
.eept Mrs. Keashing. who suffered a
'sroks: limb and other severe bruises.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17

lifting. languor. dizzy spells and rheu.
matism. Before used Doan's Kid.
ney Pills." says Mr.. Winney, II
weighed 143. After taking 10 or IL
boxes I weighed 162 and was COM
pletely cured"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
Small Price for Badges Of Honor.

Eight medals awarded to Major G.,
Stuart, including the small gold medal
for the battle of Roleia and the Army
of India medal with five clasps, real
lied $1,000 at auction in London.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
Thieves Make Haul.

Mason City-Fifty dollars in money
and quantity Of goods were stolen
from the j. Il. Emery drug store mere,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17

At the age of 40 man gets busy
and looks for some Of the money he
threw away at the age Of Fl.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17

Ought we not to do something for
the preservation of our forests?"
ooh, what's the use? answered
Senator Sorghum, impatiently. Trees
cart yote."--W Washington Star. n
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
Use Aliens Foot.Ease
Cures TIRED aching sweating feet 25c Trial package
free. All. Ulmsted, Le Roy, NJ

The Kind to Suffer.
THAT automobile of yours certainly
does get on my nerves"
"On your motor nerves. I suppose"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gurus, reduces ID
aainmatiun alays pain, cures wind coc 2ac bottle
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17
PROOF FOR TWO CENTS.
n You Suffer with Your Kidneys and
Back, Write to This Man.

G. w. Winney, Medina, N. Y, in.
vites kidney sufferers to write to him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-07-17

He-They tell me you're great ct
guessing conundrums.
She-Well, rather good. ~.
He-Here's one for you: II ! were to
ask you to marry me, what would you
say?