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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
AGAINST FUSION.
Iowa Senate Passes q Dill Tending I
Make 1t Imnosaible.

Iowa Senate Passes q Dill Tending to
Make 1t Impossible.
Des Moines, H., Feb. 13.-The senate
has passed an act in the process of code
revision which Is expected to make fu-
sion OF political parties practically i'm
possible in the future. 1t has been IA
torabiy reported in the house, SO there
il little doubt it will become law. It is
q provision that no candidates name
shall be printed twice on the same Aus
tralian ballot. Last fall the names Of
the same candidates appeared on as
high as FIVE tickets on the Iowa ballot,
the democratic nominations being en-.
dorsed by al other parties except tho
republicans. The populists have DE-
elared thsy will not FUSE if they must
give up their party distinction and
name, az they would have to do under
this law, and the silverites generally
regard it as severe blow at their triple
alliance Of democrats, populists and sill.
yer republicans. If all parties vote for
the same candidates on one ticket, the
other parties aside from that under
whose name the ticket is printed go out
OF official existence as the law requires
that party cannot have Its tickets on
the ballot unless 1t shall have polled
two per cent Of the ~ots at the previous
election. The populists on this account
will decline to fuse
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16

Ito at washington, wis present and
made one of the principal addresses.
The banquet partook of the nature of
state affair and all the leading repub-
leans of the state and part of Michi-
gan's delegation in congress was in at
tendance. AT eight o'clock the banquet
was served in the big dining hall of
Sweets and covers were laid for 1000.
After the menu had been discussed,
speechmaking was in order and the pro-
gramme was successfully carried out.
The toasts and responses were as fol-
lows:
Lincoln" by Congressman Newton
M Curtiss, of New York; 1.-The Pow
or That Directs and Governs Legis-
lation In the National House Of Repre-
sentatives and the Evil Effects of Biennial
Congressional Nections," by J. B. Corliss,
OF Detroit (This was along the line Of his
resolution IN the house to amend the con-
stitution for a four-year congressional
term; THE American Navy, the Old and
the New" Congressman George E. Foss, Of
Illinois; Cuba, the Gem of the Antilles,
Now Desolated by War" Gonzalez de Que
sada, charge d'afYaires of the Cuban repub-
lie at Washington; CUBA Libre," Diaz AL
bertini, secretary of the Cuban republic
legation WASHINGTON
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
THE WHEELMEN.

Proceedings Of the League Conven.
ton At Albany.
Albany, N. Y. Feb. D.-The League
Of American Wheelmea's entire session
was devoted to discussion OF proposed
vmendmAnts to the constitution. SEQ
rotary Dassett's proposed amendment
making oolored men eligible to Nom.
hersbip in the league was defeated:
Yeas, 1883; nays, 100. Two-thirds is re.
quired for the adoption of any amend.
ynent- The proposition to admit pro-
fcssional riders to associate membef.
ship in the league was defeated by an
overwhelming vote.
The proposed amendment allowing
Sunday racing was defeated by vote
of n for to 1o1 against A resolution
was adopted to the effect that the rao-
ing board act in conjunction with the
Century Road club to control road rae.
ing and purify the sport, the board to
have the power to suspend yiolators Of
the rules
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
EDUCATORS MEET.
Second Annual Session of North Cen.
<..l A.sn.so<&n~ oF rnpsa-o.

Second Annual Session of North Cen.
trail Annexation of Colleges.
Chicago, Feb. 13.-When President
Adams called the second annual meet.
ing of the North Central Association OF
Colleges and Secondary Schools to or.
der in the auditorium OF the Lewis in
stitute less than 100 members were in
their seats. President Adams, in his
annual address, said the primary
schools of Germany were far in ad.
vance Of America. The system WA
more thorough and far better results
were attained. The address was fol-
lowed by debate on the question OF
placing freshmen under the care Of ex.
pericnced teachers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
Bic snow.torm In New York.

New York, Feb. 13.-This city expe-
rienced the third big snowstorm Of the
winter Friday. Nearly eight inches of
snow had fallen at six o'clock p. M.
Much of It came down in the form of
sleet, turning the snow the con-
sistency of coarse salt as it struck the
ground. A high northeast wind, grad
ually increasing to gale, prevailed.
Shipping was warned along the Atlantic
coast to stay safely in port. Travel was
delayed in this city and snow plows
and sweepers were kept busy clearing
the lines of steam and surface railroads.
The fact that it was a public holiday
operated to obviate any serious disturb
ance of traffic.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
AIMED AT MoNoPoLlEs.
Stringent Measure Introduced in
Michigan LeRislature.

Stringent Measure introduced In
Michigan Legislature.
Lansing, Mioh., Feb. l3.-In the legis-
lature Representative Goodell, Of Wayne
county, gave notice Of bill to prevent
monopolies in articles Of general neces-
sity and providing penalty therefor.
It follows closely the New York anti
trust bill, and declares illegal any con-
tract OF combination in the form of
trust whereby competition is de-
stroyed in the supply or price Of any ar
ticle OF commodity of common use for
the support of life and health for the
purpose of advancing prices. A viola
lion Of the law is made misdemeanor,
and the encouragement is empowered
to bring action against any corpora
ton, either domestic or foreign, or its
manager, agent, or other officer. The
penalty for conviction is fine not to
exceed $4,000 or imprisonment not
longer than one year, or both.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16

On an ordinary dirt road, according
to the Philadelphia Record, "a horse can
draw three times as much weight as he
gan carry on his back. On good ma
cadamized road the animal can pull
three times as much as on the dirt road,
while on an asphalt pavement the power
of the horse is multiplied to such de-
gree that he can draw II times as much
as on dirt road, or SO times as much
as he can carry on his back. What the
road traffic Of cities owes to the street
railways is illustrated by the compu-
tation that on metal rails horse can
draw one and two-thirds times as much
us on the best asphalt pavement; four
times as much as on Belgian blocks,
nine times as much as on cobblestones,
20 times as much as on an earth road,
and 40 times as much as on sand"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16

Some time ago two men in Chicago
each lost valuable dog, a Great Dane,
and recently one of the men found his
dog, as he supposed, but the other man
claimed him, and there was lawsuit in
consequence. The dog was brought
into court, and the defendant said that
the animal had voluntarily returned to
his store, and recognized him. He then.
In court, called the dog to him, but no
attention was paid to him by the ami
NAL. The plaintiff then whispered a
word in Spanish, and the dog bounded
to him. Again was the call repeated,
this time in German, and again the dog
manifested joy. For the third time the
animal was called, this time in French,
and he fairly jumped, from his pleas
ure. The other claimant once more at
tempted to win the dogs attention by
addressing him in English, but the only
answer was stare. This closed the
case, and the plaintiff walked off with
his dog.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16

paying homage to Abraham Lincoln.
Ghe banks were closed. The exchanges
Agere silent. Schools varied their ex-
ercises and sang his praises. Eminent
Citizens met at banquets and made him
their theme. The best eloquence of
che city was employed. Men favored
with Offices of public trust came from
p distance and united in exercises that
6xed the name of Lincoln In the minds
and hearts of all. Lincoln day is per-
manently placed in the calendar.
The Marquette Club Celebration.
The memory of Abraham Lincoln was
honored at night by the Marquette club
at its banquet in the Auditorium hotel.
Over 800 guests sat down to the tables.
The occasion was notable because Of
the presence of the governors of Mich
(gan, Rhode Island, Iowa, West Virginia
and Indiana. Gov. Tanner, of Illinois,
ssas unable to be present, and was rep
resented by Lieut.. Gov. Northcote. Sem
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
Mark Hanna Denounced.

Columbus, o., Feb 13.-President
Ratchford, Of the United Mine Workers
of America, severely denounced Chair
man M. A. Hanna for forcing the miners
employed in his mines at Pittsburgh
to sign contract to work for year
for 60 cents per ton. The men were ex-
pecting Is cents per ton when the lake
season opened. Ratchford said the ma
tional officers would not respect the
contract thus forced upon the men who
had signed it rather than see their fam
lilies starve. One who would thus take
advantage of the restitution Of his en-
ployes had, he said, no right to the re-
spect of the public.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
WORK OF PRISONERS.
Take q Mans Life and Rob Him Al


Take o Mans Life and Rob Him al
st. Louis.
St. Louis, Feb. 12.-The verdictof the
coroner's jury rendered in the case OF
William Fl. Stewart, Of Saginaw, Mich.
who was found dead III a hallway here
ON Tuesday evening, is that deceased
was poisoned by unknown persons for
the purpose of robbery. The theory OF
the police has been that Stewart com,
mitted suicide but this is thoroughly
disproved. A sum of money, gold
watch and gold ring were taken from
the corpse by the prisoners. A post
norton examination showed that NOR
phine had been administered and that
four of the Victims ribs were broken
Mr. Stewart was civil engineer in
good circumstances. He leaves widow
two sons and three daughters. He and
his wife were here Waiting q married
daughter. The scene of the poisoning
is In the heart Of this sity's worst SEQ.
ton. A dragnet search for the poison
ers will be made, though no one is now
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
The Shoddy Smart.

There is a large class of well-lsnown
persons, generally floating class,
which may be designated by the name Of
the "shoddy smart" people, who consti-
tute the frayed or ragged edge of fash
ionable society, says the New York
Tribune. Just what this schoddiness,
which is altogether different from shah
biness, consists in it is difficult to say.
The individuals comprising this set are
generally to be met at all large fashiona-
BILE functions. Their names are in the
social directory and are often mentioned
In the newspapers. Bot men and wom-
en- dress extremely well. They are very
up to date, are apt to he sporty and in .
way are recognized by the really smart
people; enough so, at all events, to i'm
press outsiders with a respect for their
position. All this they utilize to the
fullest extent, talking of people in such
manner as to lead new acquaintance
to suppose that they are on intimate
terms with 'the hundred and fifty" and
are, therefore, themselves very des;ra-
BILE people to know. Why, then, are
they shoddy? it might be asked. Well,
in the first place they are generally i'm
pecunious, and although poverty is no
crime in the eye of the law, it is, more or
less, in social ethics. That is to say, it
is like skating on thin ice to skim over
q gulf of debts and difficulties in which
at any moment the luckless "shcddy
smart" individual, who is apparently
skimming so gayly over the surface,
may be overwhelmed, This keeping
up appearances the world does not
easily forgive. Another class that is
f'shoddy smart" are those who have
money and who desire to be fashiona-
BILE, but who, somehow, have not had
discretion or tact in choosing their asso-
ciates. These accept the pinchbeck
claims of the aforementioned division as
pure gold, while the later, in their turn,
finding the opera boxes and dinners OF
their friends most convenient, are de-
lighted to become intimate with them
Ci-devant fashionables, too, with repu.
tations more or less the worse for wear
in various ways, are apt to drift into
this debatable land and become its den.
liens. 1t is funny sometimes to see the
way good, respectable, quiet people are
taken in by these pseudo-smart folks
believing that they are everything thai
is fashionable and desirable. Tn the
summer these DAVIS with peacock plum
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
ICE REMAINS FIRM.
The Gorge at Evansville Resists 1
tacks by Dynamite.

Inc Gorge at EV0nSv11Ae Ae610t1 Az.
tacks by Dynamite.
Evansville, Ind, Feb. 1s.-An at
tempt was made Friday afternoon to
clear the harbor of ice by the use Of
dynamite, but it was unsuccessful. Sew
eral charges of the explosive were fired,
but no opening was made. River traf-
fic cannot be resumed at this port for
several days as the ice extends about
200 yards into the river from point
1h miles below the city to the bottoms,
three miles above. The river is 35.5
feet and stationery at six pAm. A thor
ough examination Of the cutoff above
the city, which threatens to make of
Evansville an inland city, will be made
and results reported to the United
States engineer as soon as the river
declines. The water is still flowing
across Kentucky, the stream being
about an eighth of a mile wide.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
CathoItc Foreatera.

Columbus, o., Feb. 13.-The national
convention Of the Catholic Order Of
Foresters adjourned Friday morning
to meet at Burlington, VT, in June, 1899,
having adopted the proposed amend
ment in the constitution changing the
conventions from annual to biennial.
Thomas II. Cannon, Of Chicago, was re-
elected high chief ranger.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
Receiver Named,

Sioux City, Ia, Feb. 13.-W. L. Frost
has been appointed receiver for the
Commercial savings bank of Leeds, a
suburb of this city. The bank is a
small one and has been weak since
the liquidation of the Corn Exchange
national of this city, of which it was
an offshoot. Liabilities, exclusive of
bApital stock, $11, 800; assets, $37,ob5.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
DIED IN JAPAN.

in Scientific Circles.
Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-Information
has been received in this city of the
death in Toxic, japan, of DR.. Henry
Hartshorne. He died on Wednesday at
the age of 70 years.
hygiene In the University OF Pennsylvania
IN 1865. and IN 1857 was given the chair
Of organic science and philosophy in Flaw
erford college. He also held professorships
in the Pennsylvania college of dental
surgery. Girard college and Woman's Med
ical college, all of Philadelphia DR.. Harts-
horne was the first person to ascertain by
experiments on himself and others, in 1915,
the safety and effects of the internal use
OF chloroforrn. He was also the author of a
number Of medical Works.1
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
Settled Out of Court.

Duluth, Mimi, Feb. 13.-The case of
Alfred Merritt VS.. ]. D. Rockefeller,
growing out of the consolidation OF the
iron interests on the A1esaba range,
which finally got into Rockefeller's
control, is reported to have been set
tied for 100000 in cash paid to Mer-
rift. It is understood here that all tho
members of the Merritt family who
have claims against Rockefeller have
Joined in the settlement. The total
claims would aggregate 100000 or
$4,000. 900.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
THE EMANClPATOR.
Americans Do Honor to the Mem
\. DRY Of Lincoln.
his SSTH BIRTHDAY IS OBSERVED
Schools, Societies and Clubs Fay HON
ngc-A Gathering of Governs
ors MT Chicago CeIebra-
tions in other Cities.

Chicago, Feb. 13.-Abraham Lincoln
would have been So years old had he
lived till Friday. 1t is not a great age.
Many men yet older are still living in
Chicago. Many men in Illinois who
knew Abraham Lincoln,' who were
born before him or within dozen years
after, are still living and active, full Of
memories of the emanciuator.
The birthday of Abraham Lincoln
wnsaholidayin Chicago. The natal day
Of 1.-THE greatest American" was cele-
brated in manner to make the event
memorable. All over the city COM
panies Of men and of women and Of chill
dren met with the single purpose OF
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
TRADE REVIEW.
Disruption Of Steel Rail Pool the
Weeks Important Event.
SALES OF 100000 TONS REPORTED.
rAeir Manufacture VIII Employ
Thousands of Men, but In the War
OF Rival interests Wages Are
Cut By Some Firms.
New York, Feb. 1s.-R. G. Dun &
Co.. in their weekly review of trade,

New York, Feb. 13.-R. G. Dun &
Co.. in their weekly review of trade,
say:
ITO other event Of the week approaches
In Importance the disruption Of the steel
rail pool. In two days after greater
tonnage of rails was probably purchased
than the entire production last year. re-
ported as 100000 tons, and instead Of SIS in
December and &25 in January, ST is now the
price at which works east and west are
seeking orders, the Carnegie company even
selling at SIT Chicago delivery. The sales
will employ many thousand hands, with an
Important increase in the cost Of track
laying or renewals to railroads Even moro
important Is the result that reconstruction
Of the billet pool will be impossible as long
ss the contest over rails continues and the
manufacture of structural forms, bars,
rods, wire nails. tin plates and many other
products. has chance to secure cheap ma
terial. In the near future, also. Is the
struggle between the two great companies
producing Mesaba iron ore, one allied with
the Illinois Steel and the other with tho
Carnegie company, which Is expected to
bring about lower prices for ore, and to
But in the war of rival interests, wages
are already reduced by some large con-
Germs.
Heavy Purchase of Prints.
Another event OF influence is the pur-
chase OF 100000 pieces Of print cloths by
NJ. G. D. Borden at 2.5s cents. which has
already caused an advance to 2.6s cents.
With stronger tone for prints and other
cotton goods. The moral influence of such
purchase, manifesting confidence In the
future, is apt to be great AS the contract
to shut down part time many mills produce
Ing print cloths is going into effect, the
productive capacity and wages Of opera
iyes will be for time reduced. but II de-
mand d traders to replenish stocks is
started. the effect may be altogether hene-
fici9l. The wooden industry also means
an increased demand for new and medium
goods, and dozen more mills have started
against three stopping for various reasons.
Speculation In products has hardly been
more active than of late, and prices gem
orally tend downward.
Wheat rose a cent Tuesday, but has
since declined zI cents. The money mar
ket continues easy with money aocumu-
latins here rapidly. Rates are not materi-
ally changed, but commercial offerings are
unusually light Failures for the past
week have been 267 in the United States.
against 8a1 last year. and 81 in Canada.
against 81 last year."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
BUST MADE IN 1860.

ntor-elect Mason was among the guests
and received cordial greeting. Gov.
Hastings was expected to be present
end speak for Pennsylvania to the
TOAST, "The Duties of citizenship" but
on account of the destruction of the
state house he was compelled to send
his regrets. This was the quadrennial
entertainment of republican governors
OF the United States. A year ago the
club attained national reputation by
having for its guest Of honor at the
annual banquet William Mckinley,
whose candidacy for president OF the
republic was formally launched on that
occasion. A memorable speech was
made by the president-elect on Abra-
ham Lincoln and the republican party.
President De Witt, of the Marquette
club, presided at Friday nights ban
nuet. The toasts and speakers were as
follows:
welcome to Illinois," Lieut. Gov. North
cote; Welcome to Chicago" Mayor George
bridge, Of Indiana; 1.-The Grand Old Party"
Gov. Lippitt, Of Rhode Island; .Iowa-They
Bald She Was Doubtful" Gov. F. M. Drake,
Of Iowa; THE New Old Dominion" Gov.
n Politics" Gov. Mount, of Indiana;
s.nlinois," William E. Mason, senator
elect; Municipal Reform" Gov. Hazen 8.
Pingree, Of Michigan; 1.-THE Great North
vest" E. A. Briggs. of North Dakota.
New York Celebrates.
New York, Feb. 13.-Over all the pub
lie buildings, schools and hundreds of
houses in the city Friday the stars and
stripes hoated in honor of Lincoln, It
happened by the fortune of circum-
stances that in the month of February
the state of New York celebrates the
birthdays Of two of the greatest ma
6onal heroes, Washington and Lin
ecln. One was the Father and
The other the Savior of His Country.
The memory of Lincoln is still fresh in
the hearts of men, and the rising gene
ration is coming to look upon the war
president in the same light as Wash
lngton. Perhaps more than any other
city in the union, the metropolis shows
her appreciation by an almost general
observance of the occasion. Most OF
the stores were closed, and business
twas almost entirely suspended, and the
snow came to add to the general holi-
day air. Lincoln's birthday is new
legal holiday in this state. The repub-
Ncan club gave dinner at the Waldorf
Friday night to celebrate the eighty
eighth anniversary of Lincoln's birth
At Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 1s.-The
fifth annual banquet ofthe Lincoln club
was held in Sweets hotel Friday even
ing and was of more than local interest
from the fact that Gonzales de Quesada,
charge d'afaires Of the Cuban reput.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
All Were Saved.

London, Feb. 13.-The missing crew
30 in number-of the British steamer
Cyanus, from Bilbao to Glasgow, who
on January 10 was reported lost Off
Ushant, have arrived safely at Audierne.
In Finistere, France. 1t was supposed
that the men had been drowned. All
pf the crew of the lost steamer are now
accounted for
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16

From the Hawkins county (TeHn.)
marble quarrics an old colored man who
regularly hanls the output to Whites
burg, drew the other day block weigh
ing $4,000 pounds. lie used 10 mule
teams. The block contained l4o feet,
and his pay, which is by the foot,
amounted to $40.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
BANK ROBBED.
Negro Steals $500 at saltsbursh, Pa.

But Il Captured.
Saltsburgh, Pa, Feb. ia bold day
light bank robbery occurred here Fri
day. About 1:45 o'clock p. m. col
ored man entered the First national
bank and covering Teller Klingensmith
with revolver, demanded the money
lying on the counter. The teller hand
ed over $500, and the man ran out of
the bank and through the town. He
was followed by posse and captured
near the county line. A few shots were
fred before the man surrendered and
gave up the money. He was token to
the Indiana county Jail. The negro
is unknown, but is thought to be from
Pittsburgh,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
Asphyxiated by Coal Co..

Milwaukee, Feb. 13.-Paul Wagner,
aged AZ years, and his wife, Frederick
Wagner, 81 years Of age, were found
dead in bed Friday morning at their
residence. Asphyxiation by coal gas
was the probable cause of death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-16
Bic Deal in Wool.

Fort Wayne, Ind, Feb. 13.-Weil
Bros, Of this city, on Friday, sold $780,.
900 pounds of wool to eastern manufac-
turers Of wooden textile goods. The
price was 10 cents per pound and the
sale aggregated 100000. The principal
buyers were from Boston, Philadelphia,
jamestown, New York and Cleveland. o.