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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Through all the ages, says Walter
Vrooman, president of Rnskin Hall
ABSOLUTELY PURE
soyA! BAKING eoxosa CO.,, sIw yosx.

Through all the ages, says Walter
Vrooman, president of Rnskin Hall
Am.-,c,n college, Oxford.
England. few de-
'e"cs' termined men and
women have shaped the character of
each generation, turning the stream
of human advancement to the right
or to the left, as their irrepressible
vigor surged toward noble or an
ignoble ideal. The decaying aristoc-
racy of Europe, the petrified castles Of
India, the plethoric higher social
strata of China-all are made up of
the descendants of small bands of
such vigorous and purposeful con-
querors, who, in the years gone by, as
poor boys in their wild outdoor homes,
determined to do and to be. There IL
not an aristocracy in Europe or Asia
but is made up of descendants Of
small group of bold spirits who, under
the most unfavorable conditions, once
started a Success club. There are two
differences, however, between these
old-fashioned Success clubs and those
now being formed in America. Their
principle was to get on, and then, by
establishing special privileges for
their children to keep others back.
The American Success clubs will be
made up of the most vigorous youth
OF our land, those whose power of will
is irresistible, and who, under other
conditions and animated by other mo-
tfves, would become the ancestors of
some dynasty or old-world aristocracy.
Instead of throwing the ladder back,
however, when we have reached the
top, we shall establish an aristocracy
OF merit, ever rejuvenated and
strengthened by the best and most
aspiring among those who now hap
pen to be below. Instead of building
caste walls to keep others down. says
this writer, according to Success, the
purpose of our life shall be to estab-
-...O--sesss.s--
will be honored most. The greatest
The highest and most honorable labor
will consist in that which most needs
to be done. Such will be the twenti-
eth century aristocracy, and all the
other aristocracies of earth will be
supplanted by it. Here we have
union of self-expansion and moral en-
thusiasm; union of two of the
mightiest powers of the universe. We
cannot fail. The world belongs to US.
Young man! Young woman! Who
will have the honor of starting the
first Success club in your community?
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
what occn.ioned the Trouble.

What Occnsioned the Trouble.
Their engagement is broken, un-
derstand,"
"Oh, yes"
What was the reason?"
"Why, both were satisfied that they
could live on bread and cheese and
Kisses but when they got down to
details they discovered that each Of
them contemplated supplying nothing
but the kisses."-Chicago Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
For Sale.

May mare colt coming two, new
gIlch COW, two-seatcd buggy, and q
champion binder, almost new. En-
ohire at this office or at Edmunds &
Hyarts' barber shop.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13

Farmers who sustained loss by rea-
son of break in the levee near Port
age, Wis, are preparing to sue that
city and Caledonia for damages. A
test case will be brought against the
latter place, and if 1T shall be sue.
cessful many more will follow.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13

The convicts in the Texas peniten-
tiary contributed literally to the Gal
weston fund. This episode illustrates
the fact that no one is wholly and ut
terly bad.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
For Sale.

Mhigh-grade polled Angus bull
m Io5hs old on the Thompson farm
miSS north and half mile east O
LoIfaes by
At j. p. BAUER, Lourdes P. o
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13

Contrary to predictions made ten
years ugo, or thereabouts, the con-
structicn and operation of trolley
rouds has not seriously disturbed The
business of the steam roads. Trolley
lines q. e especially numerous in Con-
necticut, and the Hartford Courant
has been making study of their
workings. 1t has found by an analy-
sis of official reports that, while the
trolley lines relieve the steam roads
of some local travel, they add to The
growth of cities and towns and large
ly increase the freight traffic.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
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in America. We selected the
fabrics and know they are
Absolutely All Wool. We
dictated to the tailors of this
brand of clothing how we
! wanted them trimmed and
tailored. We suggested many
new "lsinks" that make them
distinctive from the ordinary
ready to wear suits,
It's like having them made
by a merchant tailor, only we
act as your agent.
Later on We will have an
Oyercoals Surprisv TO offer
you on the same plan-but
that's another story.
Don't forget to see our line.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
CD. NICHOLS EGO.
Leading Clothiers of
Cresco.
THE CENSUS OF 1900.

THE CENSUS OF 1906.
A booklet giving the population of
all cities of the United States of p, 900
and over according to the census of
1900, has jnst been issued by the
Passenger department. of the Chicago,
Milwaukee s. ST. Paul Railway, and a
copy of it may be obtained by sending
your address, with tWo.cent stamp to
pay postage, to the General Passenger
Agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway, Chicago, Ill. 1878.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13

stopped an hour or SO at Waukohomis,
o. T., the other day, and the Herald
of that place thus refers to him: "The
bad man from Bitter Creek was in
'own yesterday He wore four-inch
heels, u 1s.;nch band,- a big bet with
two guns crossed and pocket full
of forty-fours. Yet he did not awe
anyone. There are people here who
cat raw meat and drink hot blood,
and they do not mind seeing those
fellows who don't eat anything unless
II ia CT oked"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13

Sentimental persons who love to
read of beautiful death scenes" will
be shocked to learn on the authority
OF soldier who stood by Gen. Law
ton when he passed away that the gen.
erals last words were On the
luck!" This was the stanch veterans
retort to the bullet that made his
death wound. The words will not look
pretty in the annals of emotional nec-
rology, but they doubtless expressed
the generals sentiments at the time
much more truly than any of the NOR
tuary bon mots which may be
ascribed to him in the story books,
and will receive more respectful con-
alteration from the recording angel.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13

For sALE.-A two story business
place in good location and town:
For further particulars inquire at this
Office. For sale cheap III taken soon. :.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13

We learn that Henrt Arnold does
not improve as his friends hoped he
might. He is up and about most of
the time butdoesn not get strength.
The representative., 1900-12-06

take the initiative in this matter. Any
little band of reformers has a right to
start the move. Eltweed Pomeroy was
the initiatory spirit that brought about
the Buffalo conference. The organiza-
ton effected at Buffalo has already taken
steps looking to another meeting to take
place some time next summer. Social
lists have started talk about getting to-
gether, and both wings OF the Demo-
cratic party are talking of reorganiza-
tion.
In view of these facts and from other
considerations, we believe Mr.. Parker's
call is timely and should bring large
attendance. !.
We are, however, of the opinion that
little more can be done at that meeting
than to issue an address stating our
party attitude toward the other elements
of reform and outlining the platform
principles upon which we could cooper
ate with other reformers.
In that meeting we believe the olive
branch should be conspicuous, we should
advance along the line of reform nearer
to the Socialists rather than retreat to-
ward the dogmas Of the old parties. We
must be constructive party, as we have
always been, rather than mere party
of obstruction resting our sole argu-
ment upon some anti.
Let all POpulists who can attend this
St. Louis meeting. Populists are the
chief factor in reform today, from point
of numbers, and we should see to it that
we are chief in influence, first to counsel
and first to act Mr.. Parker Is to be
commended for his action, which is both
wise and timely. e. A. I.
The representative., 1900-12-06
CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT's VIEWS.
Shall WOman's influence he Direct
or Indirects

Shall Woman's influence be Direct
or Tndirects
The only warfare there has ever been
over the woman question" has been
waged over one point-shall woman's
influence in the world be direct or In
direct, responsible or irresponsible? II
woman possesses ability, great or
small, talen, genius. noble purposes,
lofty ideals, shall she contribute them
directly to the welfare Of the world, or
through the doubtful channel of infiu
ence on husband or children? Shall she
be unit of society or an auxiliary of a
unit? There has never been any other
question than this.
1t has arisen whenever any woman
has departed ever so little from the worn
rut of tradition, and although the con-
test over each step of the way has been
stormy, the final settlement has always
been in favor of direct responsibility
for women. Although the question re-
appears at the suggestion of political
equality for women, with promise of a
fierce contest, yet the American court
of public justice must inevitably reaf-
firm it's decisions repeated again and
again during a period of 100 years.
That changes will continue to come
until the last vestige of restriction upon
womans political liberty has been re-
moved, no one studying the signs of the
times can doubt. 1t is true that there
are women who protest against the fu-
ture emancipation. But has not human
1ty always hugged its chains and smitten
the hand of the deliverer? 1t would be
strange indeed if there were no women
sufficiently successful in indirect inf
euce to prefer that method of dealing
with the problems of life. But their op-
question. The conflict is not one be-
tween woman and woman, or men and
women; it is warfare between dogma
and reason. In such a contest dogma
may yet score many victory, but reason
must inevitably triumph.
In the past, the place in politics of wo-
men was that of irresponsible subordi-
nation and her methods were necessarily
cajolery intrigue or conspiracy The
place in politics of the woman of the fu-
ture will be that of responsible unit
of government, and her methods will
be the direct, straightforward acts of a
rational, self-respecting and respected
citizen.
CARRIE CHAPMAN GAIT.
Pres. Nat ASS H.
The representative., 1900-12-06
\ CALL TO ACTION,

In this issue appears call for meet
Louis, Dec. 20, to consider the most
effective means of continuing the fight
for Populist principles"
1t will be noticed that this call is not
narrow and partisan, it is not call
issued to a small coterie of MidrOaders.
it is broad in its language and calls upon
all elements that stand for reform to
meet at that time at st. Louis for the
purpose of conference. Mr. Parker is a
clear-headed counsellor in our party.
Fired with the dash and ardor Of South
ern blood, he has also the judgment
usually accompanying more deliberate
action.
At time when our party has just made
so small showing at the ballot box, It
would be manifestly absurd and unwise
for the MidrOad Populists to assume that
they alone stand for reform, that they
are the whole thing and pursuant there
to proceed alone with doors locked and
barred to organize a close or secret
order.
Tactics of this nature would kill any
reform movement. 1t is similar methods
that have disbanded the De Leon Social
list Labor following. 1t is this same
spirit that has depleted our own ranks
III many localities.
Thousands OF reformers like John O.
label refuse to belong to or work with
an organization where the party govern
ment is not subject to the strict prin-
ciples of initiative and referendum,
other thousands drop out because the
party machinery falls into the hands OF
men in whom the rank and tle have no
confidence. 10 A. Parker sees these
obstacles in the way OF building up any
great movement beginning with some
little clique as nucleus. and has Leeu
broad enough In his call to invite others
than poDu.ss.S % ke present.
Il y perfectly proper TIA: rupalists
The representative., 1900-12-06

The Irish Race-FrOm an Adm frer.
Editor Representative the Rep
preventative and it's immortal chief, Mr..
Donnelly, whose labors and fame is now
immortalized, though upon whose
shoulders no official honors rest, has
so manfully and successfully labored
for reform, and it's columns so freely
opened to discussions of all subjects af-
lowed a short space in discussing good
breeding and good manners, and this is
especially addressed to our Irish-Ameri
cans among whose ranks we claim kim
dred.
In my intercourse with the world
have made few observations, and
venture the bold assertion: Give me ten
minutes conversation with child be-
tell you the disposition of the parents,
and the secrets of they home enjoyments
and home training.
In my intercourse with the race l am
shame when 1 see them so outrageously
expose their home training and ig-
nOrance Of their parents, who were not
capable of learning them any better
manners than the difference of right and
wrong; for if they had been born bet
ter they could not hide it. For this lack
of knowledge the old folks are not to
blame though descendants from one Of
the noblest races and grandest countries
today beneath the blue arch of heaven
And whose sweet, cOpious and polished
native tongue our own blunt English
is a mere jaron when compared with
it, but being robbed of their natural
rights, liberty and their schools, we
must condone some~of the faulty train
ing. But here in free America, with our
free schools and grand educational ia
cilities, we, for lack of culture and in
tolerant spirit should shoulder alone
the odium, and not the old folks.
Where is the student of Irish history
who does not look with pride upon his
native land when Europe looked to her
universities and monasteries for the
higher education ere the cruel heel Of
Britain was placed upon her neck?
Who does not look with pride upon
the sweet, cultured Moore; the genius
of Edward Burke, Grattan, Sarsfield,
Curran and O'Connell? l have seen
some of our sweet smiling ballroom
aesthetics, whose admirers would reach
from Dublin to Derry, yet when viewed
from filial and domestic standpoint,
would consider it an insult to have one
of them speak to us the same as some
of our hen-pecked dudes.
In conclusion, appeal to the young of
this noble race: Do not neglect the old
folks nor expose them. He who does
should be driven out of society when
living and when dead be buried like a
dead skunk-unwept, unhonored and un-
sung, for no child can ever repay the
parental debt.
Sincerely yours,
w. ]. DUNBAR.
The representative., 1900-12-06
A LETTER ON THE SITUATION.

Flora, Clay Co., ILL.,, Nov. 26, 1900.
Editor Representative:-In comments
pertaining to ex-Gov. Waite, letter in
a communication mailed you under sep
arate cover, hope to create an interest
in some plan of farmers organization,
and as a sequel to certain propositions
l send you herewith copy of letter
written Hon. 10 A. Parker on the 26th
of July last Will you take time to read
it, and perceiving therein approach to
practical application of farm associa-
ton towards our Peoples party politi-
cal advancement, be pleased to extend
suggestions relative thereto. In re-
sponse to Parker's request-in his reply
to said letter. attended the national
committees August meeting in Chicago
and made an oral presentation of the
matter, emphasizing only few material
features thereof. The interest manifest
ed at the time concerning an organiza-
ton along the ideas there outlined war
ranted Chairman Parker in announcing
a consideration of these measures at q
meeting of the committee to be called
soon after the close of the campaign.
Concerning the Inauguration of an
association of the character mentioned,
| would suggest that under present in
dustrial conditions there should be a
strong body Of men like our national
committee-or at least combination of
strong men enlisted in our interests,
otherwise the development of the politi-
cal aims will bring attack from the
corporate agencies, trusts, etc, and
thereby the supplies of merchandising
the stores-which is to the vital element
of our union-will be curtailed, if not
wholly prohibited. Indeed, if the gene
sis of our compact is not satisfied with
able men in character, property and
financial acumen, the probable useful
ness of the association will be at least
very problematical.
1t becomes necessary in organizing
these associations to avoid the prejudice
of the people in religious and political
declarations. But in formulating the
obligations to be imposed at the initia-
ton of the membership the requirement
must be exacted that they shall favor
the adoption OF the initiative and refer
endum in the enactment of all important
! laws; shall favor the compulsory study
Of elementary financial science in the
public schools. The Biblical interpre-
tation Of usury-money to be supplied
by government without usury. The vot-
ing machine the only method of casting
ballots. There are other important OBJ
legations to be considered, all tending
under discussion towards the indorse-
| ment of and devotion to the principles
eterna espoused and promulgated in the
Omaha platform, until our national COM
! mittee passes upon the feasibility Of an
organization herein particularized, il
is thought best that the salient features
herewith made comprehensive be not
disclosed to the general public, ETC., etc.
Very respectfully.
- A. G.. VAN TINE.
The representative., 1900-12-06
"Away With POpulism."


Can there be a question of the duty
of the national Democracy? Can there
be doubt of the necessity to turn reso-
lutely from vain wanderings into the
field of Populism? Old-line Democracy,
battling with reunited forces support
ing nominees acceptable to all true
Democrats, and effectively organized,
can elect a president of the United
States no less certainly that it did a
sheriff of st. Louis last Tuesday. st.
Louis Republic
The POpuliStS are more anxious 10
go out of the fusion business than you
are to have us go. We have no love
for the national Democracy, and new
er did have any. We despised you al
ways just as much as we despised the
Republicans and had just as little faith
in your promises. You, just like the
Republicans, are for spoils instead Of
principle. We voted for Bryan and
not for the Democratic party. We
waited for Bryan because he had not
one single symptom of modern Demo-
cracy. We voted for him because we
knew that he was sincere friend Of
the common people and we hope to
vote for him again some time, but never
as the representative of the Democratic
party.
''The Populists are not hurt by this
Gefeat-they come out of it stronger
than ever Populism is a principle and
not a party name. We will continue to
fight for the common people, which
is as old as the world and we care not
whether we fight under the old name
the child and you may give him a name.
1t is only the Democrats that have been
pulverized into fine dust They are
disorganized and despondent. A million
or so Of them who are men of principle
will go with us and the balance will go
to the devil.
"The ST. Louis Republic occupies ex-
actly the same position in Missouri that
the World-Herald does in Nebraska. The
Republic has abandoned the people and
joined the bread and butter brigade
stand by the people or will it seek for
the flesh pots of Egypt" t."-Nonconform-
iSt
The representative., 1900-12-06
REJOICING.

A correspondent writes us, in priv
ate letter, from the state of Washington
as follows:
"At all events, let every PopuHst sing
the Doxology, and with grateful, over
flowing hearts offer their thanksgiving
that S. M. Owen is showed under for.
ever! Amen!"
The man who wrote this emigrated
originally from Minnesota, and remem-
bers how more than ten years ago Owen
began his work Of disintegration and
destruction of the Peoples party, and
has continued it ever since.
If the Peoples party differed in nc
respect from the Democratic party, why
did not Owen join Democracy outright
Why organize a sham party" to sell
out? l. D.
The representative., 1900-12-06
TO CONTROL THE
WORLDS GOLD
ALFRED BEIT FORMING A GIGANTIC
TRUST IN LONDON.
Two More American Mines Are Soon
TO Be bought.

LONDON. Nov 2S.--The most gigantic
trust the world has known is in process
&C formation in London. 1t is a gold
trust. which plans to control the entire
output Of gold and put every nation at
its mercy Everything is kept secret,
and all the principals deny it.
Alfred Belt is the richest person in
London. He has one ambition-to be
tic richest man in the world. Belt is lit
tie known in the social world though
lie has one of the finest houses in Park
Lane. He is Il German by birth of
Jewish blood, AZ years old. a bachelor.
He is the leading spirit in the firm Of
Wernher, Belt & Co., who control the
majority of the South African gold
mines. Belt and his allies yesterday
showed a market value of 1915 900 900,
and Belt wants to make himself bile
lionaire.
For eight months the gold trust
scheme has been in slow process of for
nation. Africa produces majority Of
the worlds supply of gold, and Belt con-
trcls a majority Of the African output
He found his first allies in what is
Known as the Barney Barnato crowd"
headed by Void Joel. The next largest
African mine owner is J. B. Robinson
He is said TO have been induced to enter
the project Another factor to be con-
sidele ed is Rhodes. He controls the dia-
monds. and he wants to control the
whole OF Africa. Thus South African
interests will be moulded into harmony.
Next to be considered is Australia,
where there is considerable mining
Next is the Klondike. controlled In
London. which can be put into the trust
whenever desired.
Just at present Stratton's Indcpcn-
dente mine and the Camp Bird mine in
Colorado are the most important prop
critics for tho trust to secure to control
the American output. There are many
reports that this crowd is planning to
take over these American gold mines
when 1t suits their purpose. The trust
hopes to secure control of seyen-eigh
OF the output o. gold in the world.