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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
Florenceville and Granger


The Granger and Florenceville
school boards met at j. o. Jones last
Wednesday and made arrangements
ty combine the two schools and hence
forth the Florenceville school will be
discontinued.
The Granger S. A. Brigade, as our
Englishman calls it, played Ebony,
the Convict" at Harmony last Friday
evening with good success.
A number OF young men came to
Cresco, Monday, from Wisconsin,
looking for work. We are informed
that A. and ]. Bigalk and VIM. Keune
have each hired one OF them.
News was received that the father
OF Mrs. A. Bigalk, Mrs. G. Batter,
Mrs. O. Geriche and VIM. Goetsch
died last week Wednesday.
Mrs. j. Kramer Sr. left for Bel
mond, Ia, last week Thursday, her
daughter, Mrs. Val Greisy, being very
low.
Messrs. Biel and LETTERS were around
dehorning cattle last week Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. Brink Sr. were called
to the bedside of their son Ed, who
was very sick last week Wednesday,
southwest of Cresco.
The old brewery building has beer
let fora year to parties who expect tt
turn it into creamery or cheese fac,
tory soon.
Mrs. Robinson, who was reported Ill
last week is we'll again.
Bert Rix was a Harmony business
caller last Friday.
Harmony people will give their
home talent play, ga Mock Trial" al
Granger tomorrow night, the 22nd
Admission Is and 25c. DON'T miss II
as it is guaranteed to please you.
Pete Peterson, who has been at
Pipestone, MIMI, and Dell Rapids
and Madison, S. D., returned hame
last Saturday.
Chas. and Maybell Copeman drove
to Mabel last Wednesday intending
| to spend few days with friends.
Miss Josie Crowell returned nome
from Preston last Friday accompanied
by Miss Hazel Morgan.
p. A. Crowell sold number O,
choice cattle to Geo. Miller, Tuesday
A grand wrestling match took place
at the billiard room last Monday by
two Of our citizens. Onesslipped ant
the other lost his hold and down came
the meat house.
4 Mrs. e. A. and Josie Crowell were
| Cresco business callers Wednesday.
81. T. Williams will start wager
with groceries on the road very soon
The boys who tried to get some O
D. M. Hunts wood (for the cigars
are not apt to try it again very soon
p. G. Privat was at Cresco on bust
ness yesterday. HAYsEED.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
Attention Friends.

A meeting of the friends OF the
Mystic Toiler order is called for Satur-
day evening, March %, at O'Clock
sharp, sor the purpose OF meeting our
Deputy Supreme President, Mrs. Huff
man and for drill work. Let every
Friend be present. By order Of the
President.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
What he Must do Himself.

II you want your plows set right
and your tires set without dishing the
wheels, your buggy axles stubbed and
set to insure the right pitch and
gather, go to John G. Holmstrom at
once as the spring is here and he must
have time to do this class of work
himself, not allowing any hired help
to tinker with it. 53w3
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
Merchant Tailoring.

Special designs in suitings ant
for spring and summer
and exclusive patterns in all the --latest
and also samples for ladies
.arments if desired. Call early ane
make your selection.
Respectfully yours,
53w2. p. AMUNDsoN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
Railway buys Land.

The purchase of 80 acres of ground
ON the outskirts of Davenport by the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way company is taken to indicate the
intention of the company to locate
at this point the railroad shops Tor
it's Chicago-Kansas City cutoff, al
well as make this the division point
Tor shs new ssas, ~ssaAisstszapsep.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
The Mabon Land Com
pany Offers

Big bargains in Lands in Iowa, Min
nesota, North and South Dakota, Ne
braska, Wisconsin, Washington and
Canada. Any one wishing to invest
in western land can get accurate In
formation regarding location, climate,
soil and prices on all lands we have
for sale.
Office first door south of G. D. Mich
OILS, opposite postoffice, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21


CHEAP LANDS in the Red River
Valley of Minnesota. The Great Nor
d'e'm Railsay will close out between
now and June 80, 1902, the balance of
its lands in Marshall, Kittson and
Roseau Counties, Minnesota, compri-
sing about 100, 1000 acres of choice prai-
rie and light brush lands. This is the
last Ia chance to buy direct, at Company a
price and terms of payment. Prices
range from $1,000 to $500 per acre.
A liberal discount to purchasers of
5000 to 10000 acres and upwards.
Call at once, or write to
LAND COMMISSIONER.
Great Northern Ry., st. Paul, MINI.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21

March 4th and 18th, April 1st and
18th, May 9th and goth. Round trip
81 90 more than one rate. Also one
vay settlers rates to San Francisco
and Los Angeles $3l 70 daily during
March and April. Spokane, Washing
ION, 1926 IS and other Western points
n proportion. For information en-
luire at depot ticket Office.
N. J, WHITE, Agt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
For Sale Cheap.

One new lumber wagon, two second
hand wagons in good condition, two
second hand single asuggies in good
condition, two new wagon boxes with
seats, first class in all respects, also
a lot Of second hand stoves.
r. WENTWORTH, Creseo.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
PIeases fine Miners,

Legislation which Is satisfactory to
the miners of the state has been pro-
posed in the general assembly and is
likely to be passed at this session. The
mine explosion investigating commit
ace reported in favor of certain meas
urea, the miner members Of the COM
mission making minority report In
which other recommendation were
made. The bills prepared for passage
ny The legislature includs the best OF
S4tls sfssesst.sAs, ~ tx4M iAa1vt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
Continued next week.
For Sale Cheap!

40 horse power boiler, 70 horse
engine; all in good, fair repair. Fo'
particulars and price write G. =
WATRos, Cresco, Ia. II.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
BIacksmithing and 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.
iaast for horse shoeing. ALI kinds of
general blacksmithing, pillow work and
tire setting will have prompt atten ton
Full satisfaction guaranteed.
r. WENTWORTH,
IRA WENTWORTH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
For Sale.

An sxl2 Liberty J . press, in good
condition. Price $50, free on board
cars, Cresco. Address this Office.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
For.SaIe.

A registered Hereford bull, 2 yers
in may comlng,-J, ". REED, Lie
Springs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
Spelling Delegates.

The following delegates have been
chosen to represent their respective
townships in the County Spelling
Contest, which will be held in the
court house hall Friday evening, April
4th;
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-03-21
tant section Of the proposed bin is a.

follows:
"He the operator) shall keep all entries
and roadways free from accommodations of
combustible materials and shall cause such
entries and roadways to be thoroughly
sprinkled as often as may be necessary to
keep them in a damp condition. In all mines
where coal is blasted from the solid he shall
employ competent, capable and expert
enced men to examine and fire all shots
after the employees and other persons con-
nected with said mine have retired to a
safe distance from the vicinity OF such
shots"
The bill as given makes three distinct
propositions: First, for shot exam
iners, as recommended by the entire
commission; second, for shot firers, az
recommended by the representatives
of the miners on the commission; third,
for the sprinkling and dampening Of
rpinoc
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Threatening Conduct OF
the Striking Miners
Alarms Sheriff.
FEELING OF CONSERVATION
General Goblin Conferring With Cover
nor Stone as TO What Course to Pur-
sue-People Grow Tired Of Constant
Outbreaks OF Lawless Element.

TAMAQUA. Pa. Sept. 24-Sherif 5.
Rowland Beddau considers the situation
in SchuylkflI county at the present tine
Of such serious nature that he has ap-
Pealed 10 General Goblin 10 place the
county under martial Law.
General Goblin. at Shenandoah. admit
ted this fact over the telephone shortly
before noon He said.
Martial law is serious affair. 7
must take a little time to determine. It
is not clear 10 me that the right to de-
clare martial law rests with me. and I
have no wish TO involve the guard in a
legal tangIe- an making ARRANGEMENTS
for a long talk With Governor stone late
this afternoon, and after that shall
probably announce my decision"
CONSERVATION reigns in the ranks OF
the strikers. owing to the fear that mar
tiaI Law viii prevail. While there. are. no
big outbreaks at the present tine. tae
act Of serenading the non-uuiouists At
their homes. and the insulting Of the
men and their families on the streets
continues
Many strikers are very indignant over
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
MONEY UP AND
STOCK PRICES DOWN
MAY INCREASE NUMBER
OF REVIEWING STANDS
Encampment Officials Considering a
Proposition to Erect More in Front
of White House.

Chairman Brainard H. Warner and
Secretary Barry Bulkley, of the Citizens
Executive Committee. today considered
the advisability of increasing the num-
ber Of stands for reviewing purposes on
Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the
White House. Through Col Theodore \.
Bingham. of the War Department. per
mission has finally been secured for the
erection of the stand on the south side
of Pennsylvania Avenue. directly in front
Of the White House. This location has
heret ofore been used for the Presidents
stand and within the next few hours it
viii be definitely determined whether or
not The precedent will be observed.
Permission has also been received
from Attorney General Knox for the
building Of a reviewing stand on the old
site of the Department Of Justice. az the
corner OF Pennsylvania Avenue and
Madison Place. It is probable that the
committee viii also avail itself Of this
privilege
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
CLUBS OF
ILLINOIS IN SESSION
Seven Hundred Delegates
Gather In Chicago.
Secretary Root to Make Principal Ad-
dress Tonight-Senator CuIlom and
Others on Program.

PEORIA. Ill. Sept. 24.-The State con
vention OF the League OF Republican
Clubs. held here today. was attended by
about 200 delegates President John ".
Parker called the convention TO order
this forenoon The report Of the league 5
work since the State convention in 1900
shows that nearly Loco Republican clubs
have been organized since that time.
John S. Stevens. of this city, in his
address OF welcome urged the election
Of a Republican Legislature and paid a
tribute 10 A J. Hopkins as q candidate
for the Senate.
The resolutions will indorse the Re
publican State ticket and pledge it the
support OF the league. President Roose-
velt's policy will be fndorsed. For pres
tdent Of the league. Clarence F Buck. Of
Monmouth. will be elected without op-
position.
In the afternoon there will be speeches
by Senator Cullom. Governor Yates. Con
gressmen Hopkins and Graf. and " II
Stead The evening session viii be
given over mainly to Secretary Of War
EIihu Root, who will make the principal
address.
The Kickapoo Club will meet Seere-
tary Root at the railway station and
escort him to his hotel He will NOT
speak until evening
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
KLEIN given UP TO
COURT BY HIS FATHER
Fight for Possession of In
sane Youth Begins.
Fact That He Was Acquitted of His
Crime of Murder Battles Mary
land Officials,

George Klein. the alleged insane mur-
derer who escaped from the sprlng
Grove Asylum, near Baltimore. last
Thursday. was produced in Justice
.Thompson's court. at Fort Myer Heights.
Va. this morning His appearance was
the signal for the beginning of a legal
struggle. involving the important ques-
tion Of the scope OF the Law in the
matter Of fugitIves Of certain classes.
Dr. Percy Wade. superintendent of the
institution from which the escape was
made. together with Detectives Coughlin
and Hogan. who have been searching for
Klein for several days, located him it
the woods near the residence of his
father. Georhe Klein, ST.. yesterday, and
his father agreed last night to produce
him n court this morning, giving $1,000
bond for his appearance. Deputy Sheriff
Harry Palmer took the young man into
custody C1 his presenting himself at the
jail this morning. on a warrant charging
him with unlawful escape from the
asylum.
The case came before Jlstice Thomp-
son shortly before noon. DT. Wade was
represented by Lewis H. Machen, Of
Alexandria county and Morris a. soper,
of Baltimore Klein was represented by
Col Francis l. Smith and Judge Charles
PeIbans, Of Alexandria county, The pris-
oner's father was present.
Attorney. Nachen asked for a post
ponement OF the case until the asylum
authorities might be able to obtain
writ Of habeas corpus from the Alexan-
dria county court, while Colonel Smith,
representing Klein, asked the court TO
proceed at once, and moved TO quash the
proceedings at once.
After a great deal of argument ty he
counsel on both sides II was deciGei be
fore proceeding with the case = the
Justices court TO take the matter before
the county court this afternoon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
WEDDING OF MISS R0LLO
TO Mr.. E. Y. SIMMONS
Rev. Father 0'ConneIl, Of St. Stephens
Church, Performs the Ceremony.

Miss Mary J. RoIIo and Mr Emory Y.
Simmons, the latter OF West Virginia,
were married at noon today at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
P. Relic, SIC Twenty-tbird Street. Rev.
Father O'ConneH. Of St Stephens Cath
oIic Church. officieted in the presence of
4 small company limited 70 the families
and near friends. The bride and bride
groom entered the parlor together unat-
tended by either ushers OF maids
The wedding gown was OF white Swiss
with puffed bodice and crush stock and
belt of white satin. The bride wore no
veil. and dispensed with the conven-
ticnai bouquet. Her only Jewels were
cfain and diamond ornament. the gift o.
her father, and a diamond from the
bridegroom.
At O'Clock Mr. and Mrs. Simmons
left for the North. and will return about
October Is They viii reside with the
parents of the bride.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
CONNECTICUT FARMER
KILLED BY AUTOMOBILE
Men Who Managed Machine
Held for MurderI

WALLINGFORD. Conn. Sept. 24.-Fu-
bert Marvel. OF New York city. and HaT-
~ 3. Tuttle. of New Haven, were ar
rested here this morning, charged with
causing the death OF John MoIs. a farm
er of this town.
TuttIe is a wealthy New Haven man
Marvel is a chauffeur employed at the
Hotel Savoy. New York city. They were
passing through here last night when
their automobile crashed into the car
riage occupied by Mols- He was thrown
out and died this morning, Both men
were held last night to await the result
of Mors injuries.
This morning they were put under
formal arrest and held without bail
Their trial viii be begun IN the town
court some time this afternoon They
claim that Mols was on the wrong side
of the road. TuttIe is in a state of ner-
vous collapse.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
SIAMBSE PRINCES
ARRIVAL DELAYED
viii Not Reach New York
Until October 10.

Third Assistant Secretary Of State
Peirce. who will have charge OF the re
ception OF the siamese Crown Prince
and his brother. was this morning in
formed by Chancellor LOTUS. % the
siamese Legation that owing 10 2 pres.
Of engagements in Holland. the date o.
the princes arrival in New York had
been deferred from October 3 20 0cto-
Der 10
At the same time q list Of his attend
ants was presented. They are aides,
Col. Pnya Rajavallobh, Capt. Luang Sar-
asiddhi. and Private Secretary Nom R.
AmervatTc. H P H Prince ChakTa-
bcngse. with an aide-de-camp-
The crown prince, who is coming te
this country in a semi official capacity,
vas educated in England. at Sandhurst
and ChTist's Church. oxford College, and
speaks English perfectly His brother.
likewise went TO Harrows, and is now a
student at the Pages School, s.. Pc
teTsbuTg
David B. SickIes. vice president Of the
American Surety Company, oiSNev York.
viii assist Secretary Peirce In the en-
tertaiument Of the princes He vas
once United States Minister 70 Siam.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
lNCBNDTARIBS FIRE
AN INSANE ASYLUM
Sut posed Effort to Destroy
Building in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 24.-The fifth
public building in Nebraska to succumb
to fncendiarism within two years a por-
ton Of the Central Insane Asylum Iocat-
ed here burned early this morning. 1t
was @Ing used temporarily in part IS
q carriage house
J-ha loss is $4,000. Tie asylum is
lccaJcd three miles from the city and
the danger. imminent for a time, that
the mai;i buildings where 6a0 men and
women a=5=csnfned would burn. caused
great disorder.
Several unsuccessfuIly attempted to
kill themselves in their excitement. Il
is believed that an organized effort tc
burn state buildings Is being made and
the governor is considering the employ
ment of detectives.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
.ODBLL And HIGGINS
NAMED Ii SARATOGA
To Head New York State
Republican Ticket.
Mr.. ROOSEVELT IND0RSED
Platform FavOTs Reciprocity, Integrity
Of Protective Principles, Condemns
Combinations and Monopolies, and
Fosters Legitimate Enterprise.

SARATOGA, y Y. Sept 24.--The Re
publican State convention at its second
days session today nominated ticket
and adopted a platform. There was
little OF no friction after last night con-
ferences and the following ticket was
named.
For governor. Benjamin B. OdeII Jr
For lieutenant governor. Frank ".
Higgins, of Cattaraugus.
For attorney general, Henry 3. Co
man. of Madison
For secretary of state, John F.
o 'Brien, Of Clinton
For State engineer and surveyor, Ed
win a. Bond, of Jefferson.
For State comptroller, Nathan L. Nil
Ter. Of Cortlandt
For State treasurer, John D. wickser,
of Erie
For judge of the court of appeals, VIII
liam E Werner, OF Monroe.
Governor OdeHs denomination was
made by acclamation.
The platform begins with eulogistic
reference to President Mckinley and
the policies tnaugurated by hin, which
have been succe ccessfuIIy carried out by
Mr. Roosevelt. To the President and
his administration is pledged the most
earnest aE4 cordial support OF the party
The platform indorses the Administra-
tons Philippine policy and lauds its
work in Cuba. 1t favors reciprocity
with that country, and believes it viii
give substantial benefits. The main
tenehee OF prosperity is regarded as the
creates national Issue, and the integrity
Of pre- iective principles must be pre-
served 1t asks the highest scale Of
Amer AN wages and the supremacy of
the american workshop. Combinations
and mcnopolies are condemned wherever
and whenever they are destructive TO
legitimate enterprise and increase the
cost to consumer of the neeesssries OF
life. To all such the platform pledges
its best efforts 20 suppress as Illegal
organizations and combinations.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
CITIZENS OF CHICAGO
SADLY DISAPPOINTED

CHICAGO. Sept. 24.-News that Presi-
dent Roosevelt had been forced to post
pone his visit TO Chicago Uas received
with CONSERVATION and disappointment
throughout Chicago.
Immediately after President Roose-
velt's condition and his enforced re-
turn to Washington had been made
known TO Col. Frank o. Lowden. the
chairman OF the committee on arrange
ments. the latter teIephoned the news to
members Of the committee. whc asi
been laboring so assiduousiy TO s--as
the expected visit OF the President TO
Chicago a red-letter day in the history
OF the city. There was. Of course. moth
ing 10 be done. The members Of the 10
cal committee authorized Colonel Low
den, as their chairman, TO formally can
eel all the preparations for the occs-
sion. The s. 900 OF 81 .0O0 Still on hand
viii be returned 70 the givers. Learning
that President Roosevelt and his party
would at once leave Indianapolis to re-
turn to Washington, the colonel wired
Cortelyou yesterday evening at
Washington as follows:
Your telegram announcing The Presi-
dents temporary disability is received.
The committee desires me 10 express its
profound regret The great disapPoint-
ment OF the citizens Of Chicago at their
inability 10 entertain the President At
this time is Iessened only by the assur-
auce that his condition is not serious.
All parties and all interests were har-
moniously cooperating TO the end that
the Presidents visit here should be one
OF the most notable events in the his
tory Of he city and trust that his com
ing to Chicago is only deferred.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
GERMAN GOVERNMENT
DEFICIT $ll,5O0, 900
Revenues Below Estimates
and Army and Navy Costly

The secretary of embassy at Berlin.
Sir. John B. Jackson, reports to the
State Department that an official stale
nent for The fiscal year ended March 81.
1902 shows that the empire had a de-
ncit Of some 4S4O0,0CO marks 1911. 80.
C00i.
This amount IS made up by an in
crease of about 2I.O00.000 marks (s4. .998.-
0c0) over the estimated expenses OF The
year. and a decrease Of z7.O0O. 900 marks
rS6, 1862. ooO) in the proportion Of the re-
ceipts from taxes and other sources.
which is not handed over to the separate
Federal States. but is retained ~ the
imperial treasury
The army cost about 1000 O00 marks
1882 000) more than was estimated. the
navy about 2.0G0. 0o0 marks 1916 000l
and the foreign and home services about
100000 marks fSff9, ,00oD each The new
pension laws increased the expenses of
The government by nearly Is. 900 900
marks Gs3. SO, ,0Q0).
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-24
Detailed Report Received.

Surgeon General Rixey. of the Navy.
has received from Dr. Lung. the attend
ing physician with President Roosevelt,
a detailed report Of the Presidents con
dition. Admiral Rixey says that Dr.
Lung reports the Presidents symptoms
are very favorable and are not alarm
irg The admiral. who is. of course,
President ROoseyeIt's physician in
Washington. does not anticipate any
serious complications resulting from the
abscess on the Presidents leg, He says
that it was not deemed advisable how
ever. in view Of the fatigue incident to
the trip out West fer the President TO
follow cut his itinerary.
Upon The arrival OF the President this
evening in Washington Admiral Rixey
viii meet the train. Naturally. he viii
have charge Of the case after the Presi-
dent reaches Washington.