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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
"Oreat Difficulties"

THE administration is having con-
siderable difficulty in answering very
simple question submitted by Senator
Culberson. Senator Culberson asked
for detailed statements of the cost OF
rhe war ip the Philippines Secretary
Root declined 10 furnish this state
ment to the senator, and the senate
IN April IL adopted a resolution cal
ling for the facts.
Saturday the newspapers OF the
coun try printed statement from lne
eta, of war, explaining the great
diniculties:' he had in preparing such
a statement. All sorts of imaginary
diniculties were set up by the secre-
tary. but sifted down, the secretary $
statement would seen to justify the
susnicion that the administration is
anxious to conceal the truth Id lhis
matter exactly as lis anxious to con-
ceal the truth in other important
matters.
IT it be really true that it is as diff
cult TO provide a statement OF the ex
penses Of the war in the Philippines
as the secretary would have us believe
something must be radically wrong
with the Administrations book-keep.
ing.
1t will probably develop that the
great length Of time taken in the
prepare tion.of this has been
consumed largely in depising ingen.
ious plans so that the real extent OF
the Philippine expenses may not be
learned by the people.
The people are having considerable
difficulty in getting the truth out OF
Gi1is administration, butlittle by little
5hc truth seems to be coming to the
Surface.-Omaha World-Herald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
EellaH Creafnre.

A tender-hearted youth was once
present at an Oxford supper, where
the fathers of those assembled were
being roundly abused for their parsi.
mony in supplying the demands of
their sons. At last, after having
long kept silence, he lifted up his
voice in mild protest "Aftcr all,
gentlemen" he said, "lst us remem.
Der that they are orr fellow-crea-
tures."-Argonaut.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
Worth it's Weight in Gold. !"

says sufferers from catarrh, of Ely's
Cream Balm. A trial size costs 10 cts.
Full size so cents. Sold by druggists
or mailed by Ely Bros, Sc Warren ST.,
New York.
Albert Lea, Mimi, March, 81, 1901.
Messrs, ELY Bros Il suffered from
a severe cold in the head, and was
about dead from want of sleep. used
your Cream Balm and woke up with a
clear head and cold almost gone. |
would not take five dollars for my bot
tie of Cream Balm if I could not get
another. S. X. LANsDALE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
Unknown Men Ki,L-,

Gn1nnah, April 1.-Two unknown
men were killed by tire westbound
baltimore 81 Ohio passenger train east
of Culmfnstille station. The men were
walking on the track and stepped fmrr
behind on east-honnd freight to the
~ert-honnd track 80 close to the en-.
gine that death wos inevitable,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
Blacksmithing ana Wagon Work

The Blacksmith shop Of r. Went
worth, near Burgesses lumber yard
will be conducted as heretofore, with
the addition of Ira Wentworth, spec
salist for horse sloei1g. All kinds of
general blacksmithing, pillow work and
tire setting will have prompt attention
Full satisfaction guaranteed.
r. WENTWORTH,
IRA WENTWORTH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
Depends on circumstances.

"Do you think ought to attempt to
reply to those charges?" asked the
candidate for office.
"Well, that depends on circum.
stances" answered the politician. "If
they are false, you certainly ought to
reply, but if there is anything of truth
in them, of course it,would be beneath
your dignity to notice them.'"-Chicago
Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09

ends, and thus brace and stiffen the
frame, You can use hard wood for
boxes, but metal is preferable.
Take bar of iron one one-quarter
inches square and five feet long. Have
bearing turned at one end, and an
other 16 inches from the other end.
Then set of one foot in length to form
a crank, as shown. Drill hole in the
end for crank pin. on which put a
loose shield.
One. great advantage of mounting a
stone in this fashion is that you can
grind axes and scythes without inter-
,fering with the person who turns the
cKank-N. Y. Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09

Duties left undone, says the Chicago
Interior, litter up our lives as scat
tered papers in an unkempt room. We
all need TO learn the good housewife's
art OF Excepting things picked up"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
Money In Literature.

''Do you think there is any money in
literature?""
aLoads of it," said the man with a
genial air OF prosperity. sIn fact,
can personally testify that there isl
II didn't know you were writer
"I'm not. I'm an architect. I make
speciality of designing library build
s."--Washington Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
For Sale Cheap.

One new lumber wagon, two seconc
hand wagons in good condition, two
second hand single buggies in good
condition, two new wagon boxes witt
seats, first class in all respects; also
a lot of second hand stoves.
r. WENTWORTH, CrescO.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
Big Five Teachers Association, Oelwein
Ia, May 10th and 18th, 1909,

For this meeting the Chicago Great
Western Railway will on May 18th
and 18th, sell excursion tickets tc
Oelwein, good to return May 18th, al
one fare and third for the round
trip. For further information apply
to any Great Western Agent, or j. p.
Elmer, G. p. A., Chicago, Ill.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09

There newer was tinancier, observes
the Washington Star, who could not q
duce arguments to show that the
greater his profits, the greater the
benefit to the people.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09

What would be the verdict of the
American people if Kitchener had CIV
en- orders to "kill everybody in South
Africa over ten years of age?" We
heard one of the benevolent assimi-
latlon" apologists last fall assert in a
public speech, that we we're Shooting
the good stuff" into the Philippines,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
Wants Others to Know.

81 have used DeWitt's Little Early
Risers for constipation and torpid liv-
er and they are all right. l am glad
to indorse them for think when we
ind good thing we ought to let
others know 1t, writes Alfred IIeinee,
Quincy, III. They never grippe or dis
tress. Sure, safe pills. -Shuttleworth
Drug. Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
$3.50

Total. 80. $3.50
We offer our readers all four deliver
id by mail to any one in this county
for only Sl.25. We can only do this
for two weeks. All four must be to
the same address.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09

IHU'- Nc l5e 11Il- W VEkIY OMHIla
World Herald, one year
regular price. S1.0
2nd.-The Illustrated Monthly
Magazine, "Good House.
keeping" regular price. To-
Bird The Illustrated Agricul-
tural Weekly The Orange
Judd Farmer, price. 49,. 10,
4th.-The beautiful highly col
ored Autograph suitable
for the parlor, 'The Tug
Of War;" size 10 inches by
&c inches, worth. $3.50. 81
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-05-09
An Offer Never Eaualled.

The PLAIN DEALER has made spec
ial arrangements which will be in
force for two weeks from date by
which we can offer So SO worth Of
magazines. newspapers, and pictures
for one sl.25-or only about one-third,
as follows:
- ,cl,o S.,t ,p.,,.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
IC, I3C, &c, PIC, and. Sc

Each, until sold out Will deliver them
with other goods, but not by them
selves, unless we secure one-half cent
extra on each one sold
We are positive in our statements.
and we firmly believe it to be true.
when We say we think for flavor and
juice, and good color, we have the
finest lot of oranges that it Is possible
to buy. Season for the navel oranges
is just about at the close. This lot
at the prices we offer them ought to
be accepted in short time. Sale will
continue for Saturday if any left. but
we would not advise you to wait that
long. get orders in soon and you will
be sure of part of them. Remember
this lot of oranges are "Boldwins'
Ranch Navel Oranges;'' no seeds, very
thin skin, and the flavor of this or
anges can hardly be duplicated. You
cannot In any place in Ohio get such
oranges at such prices. Had our reg
ular lot come and this mistake not
been made, our prices would have
been at least 30 per cent. higher.
Don't forget to get order in quick.
Especially OH the small ones we will
sell at / and 11a cents each.
Tel. No. 65.
PERRY e. TANNER.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
Shot In His Left Leg.

For all kinds of sores, burns. bruises
or other wounds. DeWitts Witch Ha.
zcl Salve Is sure cure Skin diseases
yield TO it at once. Never fails in
cases of piles. Cool and healing. None
genuine but DeWitts. Beware of
counterfeits. Il suffered for many
years from sore caused by gun
shot wound in my left leg" says A.
s. Fuller English, Ind 1T would not
heal and gave me much trouble. |
used all kinds of remedies to no pur.
pose, until tried DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve. A few boxes completely
cured me-
Wm. Warner, Gem Pharmacy, 113
South Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
TANNERS
STORE M NEWS
I" Extra Special. /"

Probably you will remember about
the Navel Oranges we once received
from Baldwins' Ranch, Santa Anita,
California, That lot of oranges were
SO juicy and fine favored, that after
we had sold them out we had calls
Tor them right along Ever since that
time we have been trying to secure
more of them and when we were ad-
vised by the shippers a few days ago
that car would arrive in Cleveland
to be on sale this week, you can be
sure we lost little time in getting our
orders in for a part of them.
But one thing happened that we
were not looking for--we ordered only
a few boxes, as prices were high for
this grade of fruit, but by some misun-
derstanding the shippers sent us many
more boxes tnan we had ordered, a
mistake of their bill clerk. and rather
than have them returned (as 1t spoils
the, fruit to handle it too much the
shippers have instructed us by phone
today to sell them off to Disadvantage.
we told them we would not be able to
do this on the quantity, unless we
made special prices, and being told to
do this as best we could we are going
to rush them off at once. and OH this lot
of high grade, finest lot of California
Navel oranges in the market in Ohio
today we will offer as follows. 1t will
be less prices than common navel
Oranges are worth by the box at
wholesale. The flavor of this lot is
simply the very best to be had, and We
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
BIG STRIKE.
Youngstown Building Trades Will
Go Out May |.

Youngstown, o., April PA gcner-
al strike of all the trades unions and
the complete tie up Of building in this
city May ] Is lnevltblc. The Builders
exchange has sent their ultimatum to
the men, refusing to acccdc To the lat
ter's demand for an eight-hour day at
Increased pay, and notifying them that
they viii require the men to work the
old day, nine hours, The carpenters
rejected an offer of the contractors TO
grant week of lifty hours and the
rejection resulted in the reply today,
The strike viii affect about 1000 men.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24

They now seem inclined to stick to.
gether, and pay no attention TO the
ugly things being said about them
by their party organ. THE Beacon
Journal Is not speaking for the Re
publican party" said ono of tho
Councilmen. 1T is merely clucking
around trying to get back its own lost
prestige as a sagacious adviser. but
can find nobody TO take up its
cause. The Beacon always was a
Jonah. and it's belly-achln' around
now. endeavoring to stir up strife in
the party, is only another Of it's fla
grant examples of nincompoopcry in
journalism"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
LEGAL NOTICE.

I. Frank Scribner, residing at Hins.
dale, DuPage county, Illinois, Will
take notice that on the Bird day of
April, A. d.. 1902 the undersigned
filed her petition in the Court of Com.
mon Pleas in Summit county. ONO.
being cause number 10ss1, praying for
divorce from II. Frank Scribner, on
the grounds of willful absence for more
than three years and gross neglect o
duty. and that said cause will be for
hearing OH and after the Goth day of
May, A. d., 1902.
MARY II. SCRIBNER,
BY her attorney. jeff Lesser.
Apr 3-10-1I-24 May 1-S
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
Wants TO Help Others.

II had stomach trouble all my life"
says Edw. Mehler, proprietor of tha
Union Bo.tling Works, Erie, Pa, and
tried all kinds Of remedies, went to
several doctors and spent considerable
money trying to get II moments peace
Finally read OF kodol Dyspepsia
great satisfaction. ! never found Its
equal for stomach trouble and gladly
recommend 1t In hope that | may help
other sufferers Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure cures all stomach troubles You
don't have to diet. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digcsts what YOU eat.
Wm Warner Gem Pharmacy, Ill
South Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
The Great Dismal Swamp

OF Virginia is breeding ground of
Malaria germs. SO is low, wet or
marshy ground everywhere These
germs cause weakness. chills and fe-
yer, aches in the bones and muscles,
and may induce dangerous maladies.
But Electric Bitters never fail to de-
stroy them and cure manrial troubles.
They will surely prevent typhoid. I'VE
tried many remedies for Malaria and
Stomach and Liver troubles" writes
John Charleston, of Byersville, O.,
but never found anything as good as
Electric Bittcrs." Try them Guaran.
tee satisfaction. G. Il. Harper & Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
Chronic Bronchitis Cured.

For ten years | had chronic bron-
chitis so bad that mt times l could not
speak above whisper" writes Mr..
Joseph Coffman, of Montmorenci, Ind.
Il tried all remedies available but with
no success. Fortunately my employer
suggested that try Eoley's Honey
and Tar. Its effect was almost mirac.
ulous, and ] am now cured of the dis
ease. On my recommendation many
people have used Folcy's Honey and
Tar, and always with satisfaction"
J. NJ. Latter, j. Lamparter 4 Co., A.
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
A Doctors Bad Plight.

Two years ago, as result Of II
severe cold, lost my voice" writes
DR.. Nj. l.. Scarborough, of Hebron, o.,
then began an obstinate cough. Ev-
cry remedy known to me as Il practic-
ing physician for 30 years, failed, and
daily grew worse. Being urged to
try DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, |
found quick relief, and fot last ten
days have felt Letter than for two
years" Positive guarantee for Throat
and Lung trt ublcs by c. b. Harper e
Co,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
A Chattanooga Druggists State.
ment,

Robert ]. Miller, proprietor of the
Read House Drug store of fChattanooga
Tenn, writes; There is more meri
in Folcy's Honey and Tar than in any
other cough syrup, Tie calls for i
multiply wonderfully ana we sell NOR,
OF 1t than all other cough syrups com
bined."
j. NJ. Laffer, j. Lampartcr & Co, A
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
Of himself.

Mr.. Il. O. Lothmann,0ne of the de.
feated Republican candidates for City
Clerk, remarked Wednesday evening
that there didn't seem to be much in
terest taken i'm the matter by the rank
aud file of the Republican party.
"Thcy merely regard it as good joke
on the leaders, and are letting 1t go at
that he said. "There is no disputing
the fact that Mr. Isbell is popular and
competent and really the public gen
orally seems to he satisfied with his
election. AS to the movement to find
out who Of the Republicans voted for
Mr.. Isbell. 1 believe the investigators
are farther away from the truth than
ever. The situation is so complicated
that the Investigation will produce
nothing beyond surmise to base accu-
sation on. For my part, don't care
much--f can laugh as much as any of
them over the result"
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
Annual reunion of all
classes, patrons and friends,
at Silver Lake, Thursday
evening, May ISf.
w. F. Sickle.
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

y V = Z II " IT It y nv II 1F' IJIN I.
Estate of Susanna Hoshler, de
ceased.
1.-THE undersigned has been appoint
ed by the Probate court of Summit
county, Ohio, as executor of the estate
of Susanna HOshler, deceased. All
persons indebted to said estate are
requested to make immediate pay
ment; and all persons having claims
against said estate are requested to
present the same for allowance or
rejection.
JACOB KRUMROY.
Dated this 22nd day of April, A. d.
1902.
April "a, May 1, 81.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24

In olden times the happy combination OF
nutrition and excfatlon. stim uIate me livt'
or, skin, kidneys and DSsyels. ,tnereby re- +,
moving nn congestion. purifying tho blood
sho sh % %Iestoring depressed vitality, known to
filIs. were regarded ns a panAoea Tor ali
curanie Diseases; and modern discoveries
IN pnysiology and therapeutics have only
Gonnrmed the old theory concerning them
Thore Is no equa! to thom as yet In exist.
ence Sold by oil druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
and enthusiasm saved up for the foot
ball season next fall.
GARTER TRNINING.

and enthusiasm saved up for the foot
ball season next fall
CARTER TRAINING.
Cincinnati, April 24.-1<id Carter
started in training mt Norwood Inn
Wednesday for his fight with Marvin
Hart at Louisville, on Derby night,
May 3. Jack Mccormack is training
with Carter.
PRACTICE GAMES.
\ practice game of base ball will
be played Saturday afternoon at Ruch-
tel field. between the North End team
of the city league, and rne Werners.
The uniforms of the North End team
have not yet been received, but it is
expected that they viii be here before
saturday, and that the men will wear
their new clothes in ,-aturdays game.
The Werners have organized strong
team, and will endcavor to make a
name for themselves in the seasons
work.
TUESDAYS BOWLING.
At the Grand alleys. the work Tues
''' ''t'' "'''''t, wv pphi'in uN'Ni'p-
ed the following scores:
Blinn. 456; Frain. 474; Chapman,
800; Spivens. 531; Blinn. 51S: Collier,
1853; Illlet, 5ST; Brownell. 5i7.
WILL BET $4,000.
Members of the Pittsburg club are
willing to bet 10000 that they will
win the pcnnant again this year. The
men cannot see any team liable to
overhaul them on the run home.
TODAY'S GAME.
The postponed game of ball between
the East Akron Athletic club and the
Cantons Is drawing well, today. The
weather is perfect, and Il good game
Is expected, as both teams are confident
that they will start off the season with
II victory. The bleachers at Buchtel
field have not yet been built but will
he completed before many weeks have
passed.
Tho Cantons arrived in good sen son,
aud Manager Drumm announces that
the men are showing up well in prac-
ticc, and will more than repeat their
excellent performances of last season.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
WHAT is THE USE

OF suffering from Indigestion il you
eat what you want, or of starving
yourself to avoid such distress? Ack-
er's Dyspepsia Tablets taken after
eating will digest your food perfect
ly and free you from all the disagree
able symptoms Of Indigestion and
Dyspepsia. Eat what you like at any
timc,and take an Acker's Tablet after
ward. Positively guaranteed. Your
money VIII always be refunded If you
are not satisfied. Write 10 us for a
free sample. w. Ii. Hooker & Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
Neglect Means Danger.

Don't neglect biliousness and consti.
patton. Your health viii suffer perma.
nently If YOU do. DeWitt's Little early
Risors cure such cases. NJ. r. Smith,
Buttenut, Mich. says: "DeWitts
Little Early Rlsers arc the most salts
factory pills ever took, Never grlpe
or cause .ausea."
VIM. Warmer Gem Pharmacy, lls
South Howard st.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24

If you desire. a good complexion, use
Moki Tea, pure herb drink. 1t acts
on the liver and makes the skin
smooth and clear. Cures sick head.
aches. 25c and soc. Money refunded
If it does not satisfy you. Write to
w. Fl. Hooker & Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
for free sample.
Inman Bros, ]. NJ. Latter, and John
Lamparter & Co., druggists.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24

E'olcy's Honey and Tar contains no
oplates, and will not constipate like
nenrly all other cough medicines. Re-
fuse substitutes.
]. NJ. Laffer, j. Lamparter & Co., A.
Warner
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
AMERICAN
League Season Is
Open.
Postponed Game Play
ed Thursday Afternoon.
Sharkey and Rubin Matched at
Last.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.

lESTERDAY'S RESULTS.
ST. Louis. ..... 90 > 90 -
Cleveland .....O o 100 U U O..
Donahue and Maloney; Sugdcn
Moore and Remis.
Chicago ....... y o . | J o IL.
Detroit .,... O000 | | y o.
Callahan and sullivan; Miller and
Mcclure.
Philadelphia .... o . | o o 0-s
Baltimore ...... u y D o D y o.
Bernhart and Bowers; Shields and Me-
Ginley.
Washington .... O2 3 . 90 u
Boston ........ O1 | 90 y D Il
Ortll and Drill: Dlncen and Warner.
TODAY'S GAMES.
Cleveland nj 81. Louis.
Detroit at Chicago.
Boston nt Washington.
Philadelphia at Baltimore.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24

Mistakes often happen, great wonder
Is that more do not occur, especially
where orders are given for fruits. {
he shipped; rush order, sometimes just
time enough to catch train. Perry
Il. Tanner has a special sale on some
OF Baldwins' celebrated Navel Oranges,
ON account of n big mistake that wns
made In filling an order of oranges out
of car at Cleveland. Read Tanners
Store News. II will be to your adj
vantage if you care for some of the
finest favored oranges that 1t is only
possible for Ranch like Badwins' TO
produce.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

II' EINITif - NII'lt II 'I'
Now York J-Boston 4.
Battclies--AIcGec and Yeager, Pit
finger and Moran.
Philadelphia S-Brooklyn 4.
Battercs--Iberg and Doom, Nc
Cam and Ahern.
Pittsburg Cincinnati 3.
Batteries philipi and O'Connor,
Ewing and Pcltz.
TODAY'S GAMES.
Chicago at Pittsburg.
ST. Louis at Cincinnati
Philadelphia .at Brooklyn.
Boston at New York
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24

Foleys Kidney Cure makes kidneys
and bladder right. Don't delay TAX
ing.
j. NJ. Latter, ]. Lamparter s. Co., A.
Warner.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-04-24

Nothing further has been heard to.
day relative to the alleged detcrmin.
alton on the part of several of the
Republican Councilmen to resign.