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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
REPORT OF RIxEY.
McKinley's Physician Tells of Wound-
Ing. Illness and Death of
q Late President.

Washington, Oct. 2s.-"In the line of
duty, while receiving the people, was
shot by Leon F. Czolgosz," is the official
statement filed with the surgeon gem
eral of the navy by DR.. Presley M.
Rixey. medical inspector, U. S., NJ, as
the introduction for his report upon
the wounding, illness and death of the
late President Mckinley. The cause of
his death is thus stated:
''Gangrene of both walls of stomach
and pancreas, following gunshot
wound"
The report in itself is remarkable
for its exhibition in the closest possible
detail of the exact state of the patient
during his mortal illness. It is in the
shape OF a ships log almost, showing at
intervals Of very few minutes, some
times a single minute, rarely more than
an hour, the patients progress to-
wards the end. But perhaps the most
valuable data obtained from a medical
point of view is the accurate register
ing of the medication of the case-not
single morsel of food nor dose of
medicine or bath is omitted in this ac-
count. Included in the running story
at proper intervals are the bulletins
which were given to the public as the
case progressed. -
Attached to the report are the re-
suits OF the autopsies and the chem
ical and archaeological examinations
which already have been published in
the medical journals.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Democratic State Platform.

We, the democrats of Iowa, in con-
vention assembled, rereby reaffirm the
principles of the democratic national
platform adopted at Kansas City, July
S, 1900, and without Surrendering our
convictions or abating our loyalty to
our national policies, we believe this
campaign to be particularly one that
should be confined to state issues.
ssResolyed, That the fundamental
principle of democracy, equal rights
to all and special privileges to none,
applies in full force to the subject Of
taxation. The Democratic party be-
ueves that the burden of taxation
should be borne equally by all taxable
property. We pledge the members of
the general assembly to formulate
and urge the adoption of such a law
as will compel the burdens of taxation
to rest on corporate and individual
property alike, without favor or eX-
emption of any interests.
"We demand economy in the admin
istration of state affairs, the repeal of
the mulct law, the enactment of a To-
cal option law, the abolition of offices
of state printer and state binder, and
the contracting for supplies for the
state with the lowest responsible bid
der.
"We cordially invite all honest men
of the state to unite with us in secur-
ing the enactment Of these principles
into law"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
SAILS FOR EUROPE.
Marquis Ito, OF Japan, Expresses His
Thanks to Americans ON Hts
Departure.

New York, Oct. ss.-Marquis Ito,
formerly prime minister of Japan,
sailed for Boulogne on the steamer
Ryndam Saturday. The marquis said
at the steamship pier:
II must express my thanks to you
Americans for the kindness and cor.
diality with which I have been re-
ceived here. Ny reception was only
equaled by the courtesy extended to
me on my last visit here. I am deep
ly grateful for the degree which was
bestowed upon me by Yale univer-
sity, although hardly see how de-
serve it, being but poorly versed in
the science. shall leave the Ryndam
at Boulogne and proceed to Paris,
where in all probability I shall spend
q part Of the winter. hope to go to
Japan by the latter part Of the year
or early next year. My plans are
rather indefinite as yet"
The marquis would not discuss the
affairs OF Japan; he had nothing to
say regarding the change Of govern.
ment, nor would he discuss politics
at all,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
RESIGNS HIS POSITION.
Third Assistant Secretary OF state
CridIer Leaves Department to
Accept . New Post.

Washington, Oct. 2s-The state de-
partment is about to lose the services
of Thomas w. Cridler, third assistant
secretary of state. He has accepted
the position of European commission
er of the Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
ton, a post which affords nearly
double the compensation of his pres
ent position, and for which Mr.. Grid
Ter is fitted by reason OF his wide ac-
Quaintance abroad, and his connec-
ton with the last Paris exposition,
as successor to the late Moses P.
Handy. MIR. Cridler was appointed
from West Virginia clerk In the
state department In October, 1875,
and hos been continuously In It's
service up to the present. He be-
came third assistant secretary OF
state In April. 1892.
1t is understood that Mr.. Cridler's
successor as third assistant secretary
of state will be Mr.. Herbert II. D.
Peirce, atpresentsecretary of embassy
at st. Petersburg. He is native Of
Massachusetts, and entered the
diplomatic service in May, 1894. He
retired In January, 1898, but reen-
tered the service three months later
on March is, being appointed secre-
tary to the st. Petersburg embassy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
THE RIGHT THING TO PUT ON.
(Bsnson's Plaster Is Pains Mastery

From the natural impulse to fput some
thing on" a painful spot all applications
for the relief of pain have arisen.
The.most successful have ever been poul-
tees or plasters, and the best Of these is
Benson's Porous Plaster.
No other has anything like the same
power as curative agent; it is highly and
scientifically medicated, and its standard
IS advanced year by year.
Use Benson's Plaster for coughs. colds,
chest diseases, rheumatism, grip, neuralgia,
kidney trouble, lame back, and other all
ments that make Winter season of suffer-
ing and danger. II relieves and cures
quicker than any other remedy
Do not accept Capsicum, Strengthening
or Belladonna plasters in place of Benson's,
as they possess none of its curative power.
Insist on having the genuine.
The people of every civilized land have
testified for years to the superlatiye merit
of Benson's Plasters; and 5000 physicians
and druggists of this country have declared
them worthy Of public confidence.
In official comparisons with others, BEN
sons Plasters have been honored with
ffty.fge highest awards.
For sale by all druggists, or we will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered in the
United States on the receipt of 25c. each.
Accept no imitation or substitute.
ssabury 8 Johnson, Mfg. Chemists, NJ.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Escaped Convict Recontn-.aI

Tulsa, l. T., Oct. 2s.-Jim Morgan.
for whose apprehension there is re-
ward of $500 offered, was arrested
here Friday. He is an escaped convict
from the Texas penitentiary.
A million dollar surplus in the state
treasury as compared with a debt of
$4,000 four years ago, does not give
much leeway for democrats to put up
a howl of republican extravaganza
Argus.
"Jes So" Republicans made the
debt four years ago, have increased
the tax levy from two mills on the
dollar under Horace Boies to two and
six tenths mills in order pay it off, and
produce surplus of million dol
lars" Is that the Argus idea Of
financiering? How do the tax payers
enjoy the increase of 30 per cent in
taxes? Is not an enormous surplus a
menace to business. temptation to
eXtravagance-wrong in both theory
and practice?- Elkader Democrat.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
ANOTHER BODY FOUND.
Number of Known Victims of Phil.
ndelphia Fire Thus Far Is Twenty
Eleven still Missing.

Philadelphia, Oct. %. Another
body was recovered early Saturday
from the ruins of Hunt, Wilkinson &
Co.'s building, 1219-2l Market street,
which was Friday destroyed by fire,
making the number of known dead
20. There are still II missing and it
is generally believed that the bodies
of these are buried under the debris.
The body recovered Saturday morn
ing was that of man, but was SO
badly charred as to be unrecogniz-
able. 1t was taken from the pile of
bricks and stones which had been the
rear wall of the building and which
fell into Commerce street burying
many of the unfortunates who had
leaped from the windows. A force
OF men was at work all through the
night, but very little impression was
made upon the tons of debris, and it
will be some days before the number
of fatalities can be definitely deter
mined.
Up to this time the police and fire.
men have the names of IS people, in
Guiding number of women, who are
unaccounted for. In order to cor
rectly determine the number of miss.
ing, officials of the department Of
public safety began a systematic
search Saturday of all the hospitals
and homes of the employees of the
firm. To facilitate the work of re-
covering and identifying the dead a
meeting of the firm and the employees
was held Saturday morning in hotel.
During the morning the members of
the firm of Hunt, Wilkinson & Co.
met the fire marshals and building in
spectors to discuss the cause of the
fire.
The loss is estimated at half mil
lion dollars, most of which will fall
on Hunt, Wilkinson & Co., whose loss
is estimated at $25o,ooo. Henry C..
Lea's loss on the building is about
$150,0OO. William p. Potts & Son SUI
fered loss of 100000, while other oc-
cupants of the Potts buildings and
surrounding property owners suffered
losses aggregating $25,OOO
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
a Correct Answer.

In answer to the question, "Who is
the greatest woman in all history?o
put to 200 Macon county, Missouri,
teachers, Miss Mamie Vickroy Of
Macon made unique answer, which
received the prize for originality. She
passed over Queen Victoria, Frances
Willard, Helen Gould and other wo-
men whose names were the most pop
ular, and declared: 1.-THE wife of the
Missouri farmer of moderate means
who does her own cooking, washing
and ironing, brings up large family
of girls and boys to be useful members
of society and finds time for her own
intellectual and moral improvement is
the greatest woman in all history. 30
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Work Of safe Blowers.

Cleveland, o., Oct. 2s.-The village
of Berea, ten miles west of this city,
was visited by safe blowers Saturday
morning who blew open the safe at
the Lawrence and Brightman's hard
ware store, and the safe in the Office
Of the Durham foundry. The robbers
secured besides 500 in cash and near
" $4,000 worth of negotiable bonds.
The robbery was done so quietly that
not resident of the village was
aroused. The cracksmen have thus
fer eluded all detection.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
CAPTURED BY LIBERALS.
The Moro, Commanding Entrance
to Panama, Reported Taken
by Colombian Rebels.
GOVERNMENT TROOPS SURROUNDED.
Fruatless Efforts Made to Relieve
Troops and Expected City Will
Soon DO Taken-Another Advice
Says Revolution Has Sustained q
severe Check.

Washington, Got. sS.-Consul Cen
eral Gudger, at Panama, in dispatch
to the state department dated October
IA, says that a report has reached
him that, at Tumaco, the liberals have
captured the MORO which commands
the entrance to the city and have sur
rounded the government troops sta-
toned in the city.
An effort has been made to relieve
the troops, but to no purpose; and it
is expected that the city will soon be
taken.
Anothe. Report.
New York, Oct. 2s.--The Port of
Spain (Trinidad) correspondent Of the
Herald cables the following:
The latest advices received at Port
of Spain indicate that the revolution in
Colombia has sustained severe check.
Gen. Antonio Rosas, who led the in
surgents in an attack upon the gov
errment forces near the Ecuadorian
frontier, has been defeated. The num-
Der of casualties has not been ascer-
tanned, but it is reported that Gen.
Rosas was killed.
According to an official bulletin in
La Guayra, the Port of Caracas, Gems.
Arostegui and Salazar, who were
taken prisoners by the Venezuelan
revolutionists, have escaped. This
bulletin also announces that Gen. Rivas
and his revolutionary force has been
defeated and their ammunition cap
tured.
Senior Ezquiel Rojas, who was min
lister Of foreign affairs during the adj
ministration. of President Crespo in
Venezuela, arrived at Port Of Spain a
few days ago. He was received by the
members of the Venezuelan national
list party, who are in temporary exile
here.
Government Holds Suspicious Cargo.
San Francisco, Oct. 2s.-Suspicious
circumstances surrounding a big ship
ment of arms and ammunition on the
Gillian steamer Lea, now lying in
port, has led to action by the United
States officials to prevent any posi-
bility of the warlike goods reaching
the hands of Central American In
surgents. The cases contain 4,5O0
Remington rifles and bayonets and
100000 ball cartridges. The bills OF
lading show that the guns and am.
munition came to this city from FL
Paso where they are supposed to have
been reshipped from some point in
Mexico.
The ships manifest stated that the
munitions of war were for the gov
eminent Of Salvador and that they
are to be landed at Acajuitila. The
consul general Of Salvador here dis.
claims knowledge Of the shipment,
though Schwartz Bros. the ostensi.
BILE shippers, claim to be acting for
Bloom Bros, OF New York, who are
agents for the government Of Saliva
dor. The steamer will be held pend
Ing an Investigation by the United
States authorities.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01

1t Is only after corefully considering
the matter that the Republican feels
compelled to announce to It's readers
that the sentiment expressed In the
statement of the delegates to the sem
atorial convention at Calmar, which
appears in this paper, expresses the
universal feeling of the republicans of
this county and many from Winnie
|sbeik.
We believe the abuses and usurpa-
tions heaped upon us by one of the
factions of the Republican party of
Winneshiek county amounts to tyran-
ny. This same faction, through its
aBoss, Bailey, has on more than one
occasion, but notably the Daubney
light, excited insurrections in the
party ranks. In every stage of this
injustice the Republicans Of Howard
have pleaded in the most humble
terms for right, equity and justice
only to DE spurned with contempt
This faction was warned from time to
time that such usurpation of power
would not be tolerated, that we would
not submit to such an 'sunwarrantable
jurisdiction over US.
aWe have reminded" this same fac
Ulou VI uuc CunUULl VI alternating IN
naming the Republican candidates
for senator. "We have appealed to
their justice and magnanimity;" eve
have conjured them by the ties of our
common kindred, to disayow these
usurpa tionS which would inevitably
interrupt our connections. EsThey
have been deaf to the voice Of JUS
tice." We must, therefore, acquisce
In the necessity of separat ion, and
hold them as we hold the rest of man
kind, enemies in war, in peace,
friends" "We therefore appeal" t.,
the Republicans of Howard county,
aud all those of Winnesbeik who be-
lievc in right, honor and justice 10
politics. and who feel that they are no
longer willing to be dominated by this
faction through "Boss Bailey" to
carefully consider what had better be
done tnder the existing circumstances
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
schooner reported Missing.

Port Townsend, Wash, Oct. 2s.--Ac-
cording to reports from the north
brought by Capt. futile, OF the United
States revenue cutter. Bear, the
schooner Halcyon, which sailed from
Puget sound in 1900 on prospecting
cruise In Behring sea, is numbered
among the missing and with her cap
tain, Charles Thomas. Five others on
the vessel escaped to st. Lawrence, but
Capt. Thomas refused to leave the yes
sci, which was imprisoned in an Zoe
pack.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
More Victims.

Ottumwa, Ia, Oct. 2s.-Four more
victims of the Exline wreck are dead.
Two more are expected to die at any
moment, Conductor j. A. Scovern and
Miss Sophia Patterson. The others
injured are apparently doing well, and
it is believed all will recover. Those
who died Friday were: James Mace,
Unionville, Mo-; Wyman Marion, Lam
caster, Mo-; Mrs. NJ. Freeland, Brown
ing, Mo.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Wreck in Indiana.

Peru, Ind, Oct. as.--A. west-bound
passenger train and a fast freight on
the Wabash railway met in heavy fog
Saturday four miles east of Lafayette.
Both engines were badly damaged, but
the engine crews escaped injury by
Jumping. The force Of the collision
crushed the platforms of the forward
passenger coaches, but, beyond se-
we're shaking up, no passengers were
injured. The freight was trying to
reach switch where the trains had
orders to pass.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
End IS Still FAR OF.
Lord Miner Says He Looks for
No Speedy Settlement of
South African War.
HIS DESIRE A PEACEFUL COUNTRY.
Much Criticism in England Regard-
Ing Governments Conduct OF the
War-A Striking Sign of Discon-
tent-Rumor of Sir Hicks-Beach's
Intended Resignation.

Pietermaritzburg, Natal, OCT. 3d.
Lord Alfred Miner 1s not among
those prophesying a speedy settle
ment In South Africa. Replying to an
address from the corporation, October
IS, he said he hoped his visit to
Natal would lead to few tentative
steps In the direction Of his desire
peaceful, and prosperous South Afri-
ca; one great community under the
British flag"
But" added Lord Miner, ''let us
not count on it coming in hurry"
Criticise Governments Conduct.
London, Oct. 2s.-There is no end
of criticism current regarding the
governments conduct of the war in
South Africa, but it .emanates chiefly
from those whom Mr.. Chamberlain in
his speech Friday night characterized
as his candid friends"
The cutlery does not appear to
strengthen in the slightest the
chances of the liberal party.
r. G. lehman, who has just re-
signed the editorship of the Daily
News, In an article in this weeks
Speaker admits that he sees no hope
for liberalism until it has acquired
and put forward q strong, definite
policy in regard to South Africa. To
do this, he confesses, would mean the
loss to the party of some of it's most
prominent supporters, but he main
tains that even this is better than
the present Impotence.
A Sign of Disc0ntent.
One of the striking signs Of dis.
content within the circles traditional
ly governmental is found in the fact
that Cambridge union has passed q
resolution to the effect that the gov
eminent alone is responsible for the
prolongation of the war. This aris-
tocratic deb batting society is composed
mainly of those who are related or
acquainted with the ruling class and
who have hitherto always warmly
supported the governments South
African policy. A reversal Of feeling
in such great university as Cam
bridge means, perhaps, more than
any demonstrations OF political
meetings.
Rumor of Cabinet Change.
Rumors were rife regarding cabinet
changes during the early part of the
week. 1t was persistently said that
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, the chancel.
lor of the exchequer, whose rela.
lions with Mr.. Chamberlain have
never been cordial, was determined to
step out and Mr.. Hanbury, the presi-
dent of the board of agriculture, ii
was said, was to succeed him. In
quiries, however, point to the fact
that Sir Michael will remain in office,
though not very willingly, and that
no serious cabinet shake-up is likely
to occur in the near future.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Lnnlber Mills nnrnea

Jaeger w. Va, Oct. 2s.-The w. nj.
Peter Lumber company's mills at DRY
Fork burned, loss, 100000. The mills
were new, having been built to replace
the old ones which were washed away
last spring in the Elkhornfood. Insur-
ance, $4,000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Cnae Goe. hi Jnrv

Georgetown, KY, Oct. 2s.-The case
of Former Secretary of State Caleb
Powers, for the murder of William
Goebel, went to the jury Saturday
Afternoon. The courtroom was packed
with people from this and adjoining
counties. Powers is hopeful of acquit-
tai and says he cannot be convicted ON
the evidence presented.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Sessions Close.

Buffalo, N. Y, Oct. es.-The annual
session Of the National Association of
Collegiate Alumnae closed Saturday.
The programme included addresses by
Mrs. Catherine L. Sharp, OF the Univer-
sity of Illinois; Mrs. Mary Wright Sc
wall, of Indianapolis, and Charles F.
Thwing, president of the Western Re-
serve university, Mr.. Thwing's SUBJ
ject was "The Desira bility of Ma
tional UniyersitY.n
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Fire in Chicago

Chicago, Oct. 2S.--The fiye-story
building owned and occupied by the
Woods Motor Vehicle company, at
547-549 Wabash avenue, was partially
consumed by fire Friday night, en-.
failing loss estimated at 500, 600.
Fifty automobiles, valued at $4,000,
which had just arrived from Hon olulu,
for repairs and overhauling, were de-.
stroyed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01

ALL WHO USE AToM1zERs in treat
ing nasal catarrh will get the best re-
suit from Ely's Liquid Cream Balm.
Price, including spraying tube, Is cts.
Sold by druggists or mailed by Ely
Bros ,.56 Warren ST., N. Y.
New Orleans, Sept /, 1900.
Messrs. ELY BROS. II sold two bot
ties OF your Liquid Cream Balm to a
customer, Wm. Lamberton, 14l5 Del
achaise ST., New Orleans; he has used
the two bottles, giving him wonderful
and most satisfactory results.
GEO. w. MCDUFF, Pharmacist.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
a Physician Testifies.

. II have taken Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure and never used anything that
did me the good that did, ''says County
physician George w. Scroggs. Bail
County, Ga. "As a physician / have
prescribed it with the best results. .
Ii food remains undigeSted in your
stomach it decays. To prevent this
by dieting means starvation. Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure 1digests what you eat.
You need suffer neither dyspepsia nor
starvation. - Shuttleworth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Earnings of Texas Railroads.

Austin, Tex, Oct. l2s.-The railroad
commission has just issued a state
ment showing the gross earnings of
all the railroads in Texas for the year
ending June 80, 1901, to be SIS, 179, EGO,
which is an increase of s11,3s2, 467
over the previous year. This repre-
sents 81 operating railroads in Texas,
OF which 43 showed increases.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Ordcrs Rnllroad SOFA.

Defiance, o., Oct. 2s.-The. circuit
court has ordered the. Cincinnati,
Lima & Milwaukee, railroad sold.
Financial difficulties were encoun-
tered, and the bopdholders were UNI
able to reach an agreement. No date
was set for the sale.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-11-01
Good Salmon seaaon.

Seattle, WASH, Oct. 2s.-The little
steamer Jeanne arrived in port Friday
from Uyak bay and the Kodiak is
lands, Alaska, en- route to San Fran
cisco. She experienced severe storms
on her way south. Capt. Mason re-
ports favorable salmon fishing sea.
son in Alaska. The Jeanie had 29,695
cases of this years uaq6 aboard.