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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
MRS. KENNEDY BREAKS DOWN
Woman ON Trial mt Kansas City
Makes Such Scene In Court a.
to Compel Adjournment.

Kansas City, Mo-, June 10.-Lulu
Prince-Kennedy cried convulsively in
the courtroom Saturday morning
when a witness testified to a conversa-
ton held with the prisoners favorite
brother, Bert Prince, few minutes
after the killing of Kennedy. Mrs.
Kennedy was removed from the room
in an effort to quiet her, but when she
was brought back few minutes later
she sobbed aloud, and finally collapsed
utterly. Unable to proceed with the
trial, Judge Wofford ordered an adj
journment till Monday morning, and
the prisoner, moaning and crying
aloud, was carried bodily across the
corridor to her cell. This was the first
real sign of breakdown the prisoner
has displayed since the killing in jan
uary last, the cool attitude and appar-
ent careless bearing she has shown
having completely puzzled the officers
who have had her in their care.
In the courtroom Mrs. Kennedy oc-
cupies chair at table with her at
torneys, and about her daily are
grouped her father, her mother, who
visited the prisoner but once since
her arrest; her married sister, Mrs.
Leon, and the latter's husband. Ere
quently during whole session of
court her relatives pay no attention
to her. Saturday when Mrs. Ken
needy gave vent to her feelings in sob
bling, her father tried to quiet her,
but Mrs. Prince and Mr.. Leon re-
manned in their seats, making no eff
fort to comfort the woman.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
TEXANS FIGHT.
Shooting ARRAY in Houston in Which
Two Men Are Killed and
Two Wounded.

Houston, Tex, June 10.-As the result
of an indictment charging hog theft, a
shooting ARRAY occurred here Friday
in which Thomas Payne and L. G. Ech-
OILS were killed. J.B. Perkins was fatal
ly and Dave Echols badly wounded.
Payne's son was on trial, and the two
Echols had been summoned as wit
nesses. The men met downtown, and
after few words the shooting began.
Perkins was a brotherin-law of Payne,
and he and L. G. Echols fred at about
the same time. Echols' bullet struck
Payne and at the same instant Perkins
shot and killed Echols. Dave Echols
opened fire on Perkins and Young
Payne. Two bullets struck Perkins,
and wound in the groin will probably
prove fatal. Perkins wounded Dave
Echols in the arm, and amputation
will be necessary. The younger Payne
was not hurt. The street was crowded
at the time of the shooting, but no one
save those directly involved were hurt
Every bullet fred struck the mark
with the exception of one, which young
Payne fired and which struck his
father, though he was probably dead
at the time.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
MRS. N k|M[Y'S ALMEN1.
Physicians in Attendance on Presi-
dents Wife Make Full State
ment of the Case.
SEAT OF TROUBLE is IN THE BLOOD.
Report That mt the Present Time the
Case Presents More Cheerful
Aspect-PresidentF Feels Consider
ably Encouraged-Giftsn and Flow
ers as birthday Rcmembrances.

Washington, June 1C.--Mrs. McKin-
ley's physicians were in consultation
about two hours Saturday and sub
sequently very complete statement
of the true character of the illness
from which she has been suffering
was issued. Such statement has
been promised from time to time,
and while in San Francisco it was
said that the president desired a
T, of Mrs. McKinley's illness given to
the public. But, for one reason or
another, it has been withheld up to
the present time. The bulletin is as
| follows:
''Mrs. McKinley's illness has beeen \
| blood infection resulting from periostitis
of the index finger Ozone ielon), which
began in Los Angeles and which was
promptly treated by incision. The sub
| sequent condition of exhaustion was due
to the same blood infection asseverated
| with a severe diarrhea. She improved.
| however. and was brought home in COM
| fort and without loss of strength. The
| principal cause of anxiety in her case
since her arrival in Washington has been
| acute endocarditis Inflammation of the
lining membrane of the hearD, involving
the mitral valve, the result of the same
blood infection. This does not appear to
be progressive and there has been an i'm
| provement in the diarrhea and in her
| general condition Mrs. McKinley's case
at the present time presents more cheer
full aspect"
The statement that Mrs. McKinley's
case at this time presents more
hopeful aspect is the best word that
has come from the sick room since
the arrival of the distinguished pa.
tient in Washington. The president
feels considerably encouraged. Sat
urday was Mrs. McKinley's birthday
and many beautiful flowers and gifts
were left at the white house fol
j her.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
LAWSON GIVES UP.
His Yacht Entered for the In
ternationnl Contest.

Boston, June 1O.-Thomas w. Law
son Saturday issued the following
statement:
''It now having been settled that the In
dependence cannot take part in the cup
defense. l will do all can to arrange as
many races as possible for her until the
season closes, that she may show her
friends what modern Boston boat can do.
Her first engagement is the race at
Newport against the Constitution and CO.
lumbia July 2, and g."
Further than this Mr.. Lawson would
not discuss the subject.
Mr.. Lawson's position has been made
known to the New York Yacht club in
the following letter:
Boston, June 6-Commodore Lewis Cass
Ledyard. Chairman of Committee. New
York Yacht Club-Dear Sir: Your letter
of yesterday with Enclosure received.
agree with you that further discussion can
serve no useful purpose Believe me,
Yours very truly,
'.THOMAS w, LAWSON"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
The Pan-Amerlcan Exposition Held s
Buffalo, N. Y. May LIST, to Nov. 1st 1901.

The Pan-Amerlcan Exposition Held
Buffalo, n. Y. May 1st, to Nov. LIST 1901.
On April 30th, and daily thereafter
the Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell through excursion tickets to
Buffalo, good to return within Is days,
at a fare and one-third for the round
trip.
A special rate for every Tuesday in
May will be ONE FARE PLUS $l.00 FOR
THE ROUND TRIP. These tickets will
be good leaving Buffalo until midnight
on the Saturday following the day of
sale.
The lowest rates will always be in
force on the Chicago Great Western
Railway, and its equipment and ac-
Communications are unsurpassed.
The company has issued neat il
Illustrated folder, giving map of Buff
falo and of the Exposition grounds. a
list of Hotels; time-card of its trains
and their Eastern connections, and
much other valuable information.
For full information and Pan-Ameri-
can Folders, address any Great Yves.
tern Agent, or ]. P. Elmer, General
Passenger Agent, 113 Adams Street
Chicago. oct 1st
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
HELPED A VETERAN,
An Appeal to Mrs. Mckinley Secures
an Increase in Pension for a
Mason City Man.


Edgar Sleeper, veteran of the
civil war in Mason City, has reason
to be very grateful to the leading
lady of the land. For long time
he has been endeavoring to secure
an increase in his pension and could
not get any satisfaction from the
department or his congressman. He
made up his mind to try new
source and write personal letter
to Mrs. Mckinley, and did SO, stating
his case and presenting the necessary
affidavits. In few days after he re-
ceived letter from the presidents
assistant secretary, o. L. Pruden,
stating that the matter would be re-
ferred at once to the pension de-
partment and to-day he forwarded
the remaining papers which will
probably secure for him the raise
from eight to thirty dollars per
month. for the intelligence has been
received that the matter has been
taken up by the pension department
and would be granted on receipt OF
the proof.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
IOWA STATE NEWS.
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Iowa supreme Court Uphoids the
Building md Loan Associat Ions
luxurious interest Charges.

In three cases from Des Moines the
supreme court upholds the usurious
interest charges of the building and
loan associations. The legislature in
1898 passed curative act, legalizing
usurious contracts by building and
loan associations and in 1900 this act
was repealed, members expressing
regret that it had ever been passed.
Suits were at once begun on the
theory that contracts that We're il
legal before the passage of the legal
izing act were rendered illegal when
it was repealed. Judge Charles A.
Bishop, of the Polk county district
court, held in favor of the associa-
tions, sustaining the contracts, and
the supreme court has sustained this
view. 1t is held that the legalizing
act has created certain vested rights,
which could not be subsequently i'm.
paired by the legislators.
This decision has the effect of pro-
tecting and making good all build
ing and loan contracts to the extent
of 10 per cent. interest that were
made prior to the passage of the 10.
raliZiny act.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
OUR DUTY In PHILIPPINES.
Speedy Recognition of the Rights OF
the People should Be Made by
the Administration.

1t may safely be believed that Agui-
naldo's proclamation to the Filipino
people, acknowledging and accepting
the sovereignty of the United States,
marks the beginning of new and
tranquil era in that long-troubled
archipelago and promises to the
American government the early and
satisfactory solution of the Philip
pine problem.
The especially gratifying feature of
the Aguinaldo proclamation is that
this patriot leader seems to have rec
ognized the truth that American DOM
nation means for the Flipinos some
thing infinitely different from Span
ish domination. This is indicated in
the terms of his reference to this
governments as an irresistible force,
which, while 1t restraints his people,
yet enlightens their minds and opens
to them another course. presenting
them the cause of peace.
It is also to be noted that Agui-
naldo clearly sees, and frankly con-
fesses, that the Filipinos are already
beginning to enjoy liberty under
sA1uST1cdh XuASs - EAfCu&0btducS upon
which he bases his expressed belle,
that his people will yet come into the
enjoyment of their full liberty. Thi,
is significant confession, the sin
cerity Of which there is no reason
to doubt, and the manliness will
which it is made cannot fail to i'm
press the outside world with the be
lief that Aguinaldo is something bet
ter than the insurgent maloonten'
and self-seeker he has been pictured
by prejudiced minds.
The proclamation in question
should have tremendous influence,
for peace in the Philippines. I
should also stimulate the America,
government to extraordinary effor
for the good of this conquered pee
pie and the entire fnlf1llment of th
pledge of freedom which we hay
given them. They have now, throug
their foremost leader, accepted thi
pledge in good faith. Our consequen
duty is plain.-St. Louis Republic.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
SMALL GRAIN NOT PLENTY.
The Acreage in Iowa Is Reduced at
Least Twenty-Five Per Cent.
from Last Year.

Grain men in Des Moines state that
the acreage of small grain in Iowa
this year will be about Is per cent.
smaller than last year. Many OF the
farmers have cut down their acreage
of wheat and oats and have planted
corn instead. This fact is due large
ly to the high price that has been
received for corn during the past
year, and also to the high price that
cattle and hogs have brought. Owing
to the fact that the outlook for oats
has been so poor in some sections
the farmers have plowed up their
oat fields and have planted them in
corn instead. This will cut down
the acreage of oats to greater ex-
tent than the first reports indicated.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
AN INDIAN INVASION.
Michigan Tribe Claim to Own Lake
Front Lands and Will March
ON Chicago.

Detroit, Mich, June 10.-A special to
the Tribune from St. Joseph, Mich,
says: The tribe of Pottowatomie In
dams living inVan Buren, county, held
a secret powwow at Hartford Friday to
listen to report of scouts sent to Chi
cago. BY unanimous vote the tribe
decided to sail for Chicago June 20 un-
der the leadership of Chief Isaac Quig-
no, the youngest and most daring full
blooded Indian of the tribe. Chief
Charles Pokagon, son of the late Simon
Pokagon, was deposed, together with
his council of seven advisers, because
of their lukewarm attitude, and Frank
Williams, Frank Sawalk, j. II. Cush-
way, Stephen Topash, Joseph Motay,
Charles Motay and Andrew Rupp were
elected members of the new council.
The Pottowattomies propose to in
vest the lake front of Chicago and then
proceed to- prove their claims to the land
which they believe will be sustained.
If the Chicago claim is established they
will squat on all the lake front from the
Indiana line to Grand Haven, Mich,
which they say is their land by virtue
of the same treaty upon which they
base their Chicago claim.
1.-THE history of the Pottawatomie claim
dates back over 40 years. when CHER PoRa-
gon first began to rule The willy Pokagon
discovered many flaws in the titles Of chi
cago real estate. and again and again
large sums were paid to him In settle
ment. Toward the close Of his career he
began the fight for the possession OF al
the made land along the shore line. ThE
he claimed on the ground that the origina
treaty with the Indians did not provide fol
sale of soil originally under water on tn,
west side Of Lake Michigan. while on thu
east shore specific provisions were made
| Skilled attorneys have asserted that Polka
gon had good case in law, but the claim
| was of stupendous proportions. II It Were
| allowed sum aggregating over $2aC, GOO 0o
would have to be distributed among few
| hundred Indians in Michigan. Whether thu
city, the state, the government or the pri
vate residents. such as Potter Palmer
would be obliged to pay this the lawyer
are not prepared to say. Owing to tn
uncertainty of titles there have been nu
| merous delays. and in the last three year
| the Indians have repeatedly threatened t
invade Chicago and to take possession o
| their land. Some of them said that the.
would come with guns and tomahawks, blu
their shrewder leaders assert that unde
| American law they could thus force the is
| sue. If they once come here steps nigh
| be taken to Dust them. Thereupon the In
dams could apply for an Injunction an
| necessitate legal settlement through tn
| courts. The Pottawatomie tribe. owing t
| previous payments for Chicago real estate
| Is composed of wealthy Indians who hav
the means and money for long lega
/ hattla1
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
A TRUST SERVER.
One Certain Evidence of the Benefi-
cent Eject of Protection Upon
Monopoly.

Some very valuable information IT
1t be properly applied, is being given
the industrial commission now taking
testimony in Washington. Evidence
from thoroughly posted witness as
to the practical working of the pro-
tective duty on wood pulp is particu-
larly interesting. 1t affords one of the
most comprehensive examples that
could be given as to how money is lit
orally showered upon great combine
through the ignorance or deliberate
attempt of national craftsmanship.
The International Paper company pro-
duces more news print paper on this
continent than all competitors COM
bined, and is rapidly approaching a
monopoly. Evidence of this, showing
the large holdings of spruce in the
states and Canada, for the combine OPP
crates in both. was given in detail to
the commission.
Because portion of its mills are
in the dominion their product is taxed
at the custom houses SO as to shut out
foreign competition" This presents
the ridiculous spectacle of taxing the
Canadian product of the corporation
to protect its ''infant industry in
this country. 1t is just as wise prop
osition as to fatten, strengthen and
near living infant by confining it to
the nourishment to be had by suck
Ing its own thumb. This disposes of
the theory of craftsmanship involved,
but the consumers have to suffer be-
cause Of the increased prices made
possible. The combine makes its pa
irons pay the duty on its Canadian
output, and at the same time makes
corresponding increase in the
charges made for the home product,
In the final result the people are
forced to pay direct and heavy tax
which protects no one, but is outright
extertion committed through an arbi
trary exercise of power.
The government uses an enormou
amount of this paper, and to that ex
tent taxes itself, which only mean,
the taxing of the people. They ar
also the ultimate losers in all thu
publications which they purchase, fol
the cost of paper is among the fixed
charges and expenses upon which
every newspaper, magazine, journal
periodical book and printed produc
tion of whatever form or characte
must estimate Its reasonable profits
It may endure marginal loss be
cause of fluctuations in the price o
paper, or Offset it through decrease
expense in some other department
but there is fixed advance, as Their
has been through the indefensibl
tariff referred to, the necessity o
making something or going out Q
business results In an advance in tn
printed product. Instead Of psrpe'
mating the farce Of pretending to ia
trust to protect 1t against itsel
reciprocity in the pulp paper trad
should be brought about between th
United States and Canada, as On
planned and advised by the expert Wit
ness before the industrial commission
Detroit Free Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
DEED OF CRAZY YOUTH.
shoot. at a Thirteen-Year-old Girl in
Her Own Home in Des Mofnes
and Then Flees.


Charles Neil, aged 10, an employee
of the Jewett typewriter factory in
Des Moines, entered the residence
of j. W. Mercer at nine o'clock in
the morning, drew revolver and
calmly commenced shooting at Effie
Mercer. aged 10. He fred three shots.
taking deliberate aim, but none took
effect. He fed, but was pursued and
captured. He pleaded guilty to a
charge of assault with intent to do
great bodily injury and was bound
over to the grand jury. The MERGERS
were strangers to him and no mo-
tive for his crime is apparent. He is
believed to be insane, though seem
inplY rational.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
Po.tpone. Return to Pektng.
WRECK ON THE U. P.
Passenger Train Deraiied Near Chey-
enne, Wyo, and Tramp Is
Injured.

Cheyenne, Wyo., June lo.-The over
land limited, eastbound. on the Union
Pacific, was derailed early Saturday
morning near Hanna, Wyo. The train
which was due here at $3.50 a. M, is
expected to arrive about three o'clock
in the afternoon.
The accident occurred at 2:2o o'clock
Saturday morning. The engine ten
der, composite car, mail car and two
Pullmans left the track. A tramp
stealing ride had his arm broken,
but nobody else was injured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
ASK for Financial Aid.

San Francisco, June 1o.-In response
to an appeal from the iron workers for
financial aid, the San Francisco labor
council has resolved to ask contribu-
tions from all local labor organiza-
tions, state declarations and the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. 1t is esti-
mated that $4,000 a week will be need
ed to sustain the men now out Of en-
Dloyment
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
Presented with a cros,.r.

Berlin, June 1o.-Emperor William
who was accompanied by the empress,
Saturday presented the abbess of the
convent of Heiligenrode with q crosier
expressing the hope that it would eerey
be the pastoral staff of motherly love
Moses staff of steadfast faith and a
pilgrims staff of joyous life" The
convent is exclusively occupied by
titled spinsters,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
AN ILLINOIS TRAGEDY.
Wealthy Widow Refuses Farmhand's
Offer of Marriage-He Kills
Her and Himself.

Rockford, ILL.,, June 1o.-Nels Nelson,
a farmland near Kingston, stung by
the refusal of Mrs. John Ledig, a
wealthy widow, to become his wife,
shot and instantly killed her and Sc
riously injured her sister, Mrs. Peter
Wing. With an armed posse in pur-
suit Nelson turned his revolver on
himself and blew his brains out.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
DR.. A. j. Bloch Dead.

Denver, Col. June 1O.-Dr. A. j.
Bloch is dead at the age of 80 years
from the effects of dose of cyanide
of potassium taken with suicidal in
tent. He was formerly one of the
most prominent physicians and sur
geons in New Orleans, and for sew
era! years was demonstration OF the
Tulane medical college in that Gity.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
VIII Not Resign.

St. Paul, Mimi, June 1o.-President
Mellen. of the Northern Pacific, said
Saturday that there was no truth in
the published statement that he had
resigned. ~ have not resigned" said
Mr.. Mellen, "and ! do not contemplate
resipningr
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
Young Farmer Disappears.

Emil Swanson, young farmer re-
siding northwest of Salem, suddenly
disappeared from his farm seven weeks
ago, and no trace of him has been
found since. He lived alone, being di-
vorced from his wife, who, it is said,
now lives in Fairfield, and no cause is
known for his going away. He leaves
good farm and some personal prop
erty with no one to take care of them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
American Woman Arrested,

Paris, June 1o.-The police of this
city have arrested an American WON.
an named May Churchill, who had
maintained intimate relations with
"Tom'' Edwards, one of the burglars
who robbed the Paris office of the
American Express company in April,
the authorities having decided to
charge her with completely in the rob-
berry. She was formerly music hall
performer and had made a tour OF
the United States under the sobriquet
of Chicago May"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
AGAIN urges arbitration
United States Appeals to Powers to
Submit Indemnity Question to
The Hague Tribunal.
Mr.. aockHlLl ADVISES THIS COURSE.
Ministers at Peking Have become So
Involved In Present Issues That IL
IL Believed This IL the Only Way
Out-Dowager Empress Delays Re-
torn to Picking.

Washington, June 10.-The United
States government has again appealed
to the powers to submit the present
issues at Picking over the indemnity
propositions to the arbitration of The
Hague tribunal. Mr.. Rockhill, who
has been watching for an opportunity,
cabled Secretary Hay Friday night for
permission to make proposition and
the secretary Saturday morning
cabled him authority to do 80. 1t is
believed that the ministers at Picking
have become involved beyond extrica-
ton in the present issues and this
proposition may be the only way out.
Medals for Soldiers Serving In China.
Washington, June lo.-The secre-
tary of the navy Saturday approved
the recommendations of the naval
board of awards concerning medals
of honor and letters of commenda-
ton to a number of officers and men
of the navy and marine corps who
distinguished themselves during the
campaign in China. Secretary Longs
action did not go outside OF the
China recommendations, and he will
not pass upon the Santiago medal I'M
til the return of Assistant Secretary
Hackett.
Postpones Return to Picking.
Shanghai, June lo.-An imperial
edict issued June announces that,
swing to the hot weather and the adj
yanced age of the dowager empress
the return of the court to Picking has
been postponed until September l.
which the astrologers pronounce to be
lucky day on which to commence a
tourney