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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
MINERS ARE BURIED.
Terrible Result of a Cave-In at Ne
gaunee, Mich.
FEARED MANY LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST
Sixteen OF Seventeen Men Entonbed-
Rescuers Hard Mt WOrk-One
Man Taken Out Alive
His story.

Negaunee, Mich, Jan. 8.-The most
distressing accident occurring In this
county for years took place at the
Negaunee mine Tuesday noon by
which from 10 to II miners are
thought to have lost their lives. The
accident was the result of cavern
at the bottom of the old shaft. and
had it occurred half an hour sooner
about $50 men would have been
killed. The names of the dead so far
as known are: William Williams,
married; John Sullivan, single; John
Pascoe, single; John Pearce, mar
ried; Jacob Hunlalla, married. Thus
far but two bodies have been taken
out, Hunlalla's and an Italian, Dom
inic Basso, who was alive. Basso's
story is as follows:
1--WE were sitting around the pump at the
bottom OF the shaft. when, without any
warning. thousands OF tons of ore came
down. remembered no more until heard
the sound OF picks and shovels in the hands
of rescuers, and their shouts. was in to-
tai darkness. and my feelings cannot be
described What seemed ages to me was
but minutes. When the rescuers found me
was IS feet from the place where 1 was
sitting. and found myself in drift. How
l got there is mystery; but can only be
accounted for by the conclusion Of the
wind"
Hundreds of men are at the mine
eager to help in the work of rescue,
but it is thought the other bodies
cannot be found within "a hours.
The Negaune mine is one of the
most unlucky properties in the Lake
Superior district. Much trouble has
resulted in sinking and drifting from
surplus water and quicksand. It
was at this mine that 100000 was
recently expended to ink shaft to
the ledge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
WANT CONGRESS TO ACT.
to Serious Aspect of Finan-
cial Situation.

Manila, Jan. s.-Numerous meetings
OF merchants and others have been
held recently at which resolutions
were passed urgently requesting con-
gressional action to meet the financial
situatio here. Since the ratio wasof1a-
cially changed, January /, for the first
quarter of 1902 to be $2.10 Mexican sill
yer to one American gold dollar busi-
ness transactions of any sort have be-
come difficult. The majority of the
business houses have raised their
prices five to ten per cent, and some
houses refuse to accept any but Amer
lean coin, which is difficult to obtain,
owing 20 the vast speculative ship
ments of coin during the past few
months. Some banks refuse to recog-
nize the government ratio and are fix
ing their own ratio at one American
gold dollar to two Mexican silver dol
lars. Even the governments Ameri-
can employees whose salaries are pay
able in Mexican dollars object to the
change, owing to the large increase in
prices. The leading banks refuse to
handle government checks, not be.
cause they have any doubt of obtain
Ing the money, but because of the FREE
quent long delays over trifing irregu-
larities. The postal authorities refuse
to accept Mexican dollars for Ameri-
can dollars at any ratio.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
PURE FOOD LAWS.
Academy of Sciences Adopts Strong
Resolutions In Their Favor
Elect Omcers for the Year.

At the meeting of the academy Of
sciences, held at the capitol in Des
Moines, strong resolution indors-
ing the movement for the preserve
ton of the Iowa forests was passed.
The following pure food resolutions
were adopted:
l. That the committee on pure food laws
be authorized to continue its work.
2. That the committee cooperate with
committees from other organizations in the
enactment of pure food laws.
3. That the attention of the legislature be
called to the necessity and value of the
pure food laws in this state. Iowa as state
should not be surpassed by other states in
the enactment of pure food laws. This state
should not remain an open field for impos-
ing adulterated food products upon our citi-
Zens to the detriment of both health and
pocket books. Neighboring states are in ad-
vance of Iowa on this subject and the time
is ripe for our state to take the position
which rightly belongs to 1t in order that its
citizens may be protected.
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows:
President, H. L. Summers. Ames; first
vice president, J. l., Tilton, Indianoia; second
vice president. S. w. Boyer. Ames; secre-
tary. A: 6. Leonard, Des Moines; treasurer,
B. Shmek, Iowa City; executive commit
tee, l.. II. Pammel, Ames; C. o. Bates,
Cedar Rapids; NJ. Il. Arey, Mount Vernon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
IOWA STATE NEWS. 1
SMALLPOX IN IOWA.
II Is Expected That the Legislature
This Winter VIII Pass Laws to
Aid Its Prevention.

DR.. w. w. Hawk, of Newton, repre-
sentative from Jasper county, believes
that the Legislature this winter will
take cognizance of the prevalence of
smallpox in Iowa and pass laws in pre-
vention. He has suggested Il law maxi
Ing more stringent the regulations re-
speeding quarantine. Laxity in re-
spect to quarantine has been respon-
sible for the widespread Of the dis
ease. in the opinion of most physicians
On account of failure to report cases
to the local boards of health physicians
have been summoned before the state
board of medical examiners on occa-
siona and asked for explanations.
The members of the Legislature, the
physicians and the boards of health do
not urge law compelling vaccination,
although the physicians agree that
vaccination is the quickest and surest
way of stamping out the disease.
There is a prejudice or opposition to
1t in parts of the state and no effort
will be made to enforce compulsory
vaccination. The law already gives au-
thority to compel school children to be
vaccinated OR remain at home from
school. This has not been enforced to
any perceptible degree except in those
towns or cities in which the disease
had become epidemic and the schools
were forced to close temporarily. A
more severe penalty for violation of
quarantine will probably be the extent
to which the legislature will amend
the quaratine laws.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
FREE FROM DEBT.
Western College ut Toledo Clears ON
All Membranes and a Gem
ernl Jubilee 10 Held.

Western college at Toledo is out of
debt, the first time in all its history.
At citizens meeting in Hotel Toledo
they finished raising the $4,000, and
made little surplus for contingent
expenses besides. When President
Lewis Rookwalter took charge of the
college in 1894 it was $4,000 in debt
and had almost no students. In six
years students were secured and the
debt reduced to $4,000. Then an effort
was made to put it out of debt. All con-
tributions We're made conditional on
getting the full amount before J@nu.
airy l, 1902. The cooperating territory
was canvassed after good start had
been made at home, and two weeks
ago President Bookwalter and his eff
Gent field secretary, Rev. N. f. Hicks,
came home with $s,242 to raise. This
was raised and a general jubilee was
held
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
A RESTRICTED DIET.
Eccentric Old-I1me london Phy.
sioian Who DID Not Prescribe
for Himself.

A famous and eccentric physician
OF London, who fourished 100 yearx
ago, was stout advocate OF re-
stricted diet. He held that one meal
day was enough for anyone, and he
practiced what he preached. But that
meal! A chronioler of the time, re-
lates the Boston Advertiser, said Of It:
"For over 20 years DIR. Fordycs dinsd
daily at Dolly's chop-house. near
Paternoster row. At four o'clock he
entered and took his seat at q table
always reserved for him. A silver
taakard full of strong ale, bottle Of
port wine and measure containing
quarter of pint Of brandy were In.
stantly placed before him.
"The moment the waiter announced
him the cook put a pound and half
of rump steak on the gridiron, and on
the table some delicate trife az .
bonnie bouche to serve until the steak
was ready This morsel was some
times half broiled chicken, some
times a plate of fish. When he had
eaten this the doctor took one glass
OF brandy, and then proceeded to de-
YOUR his steak.
"When he had finished his meat he
took the remainder of his brandy.
Gle drank the ale during his dinner.)
He then took his bottle Of port. He
thus spent daily an hour and half,
and then returned to his house in Es-
sex street to give his six O'Clock lee
ture on chemistry. He made no other
meal until his return next day At four
o'clock to Dolly's."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
Death of Hon. [. L. Ainsworth.

Many friends and acquaintance in
DEBORAH and this county will be
panied to learn of the death of Attor-
ney L. L. Ainsworth, which occurred
at his home in West Union last Thurs
day. The direct cause of Mr.. Aims
worths death was stomach trouble.
He was seventy-two years of age.
Mr.. Ainsworth was captain In the
Union army during the civil war.
He represented this district in con-
gress at one time and has held many
other offices of public trust. AS
lawyer he had few equals. He was
noted as one of the shrewdest trial
lawyers in the state and his practice
was not confined alone to Fayette
county but was state wide. He always
took deep interest in politics and
always affiliated with the democratic
party and for many years no conven-
tion was complete without him.
L. l.. Ainsworth was generous to
fault, was kind in disposition. He
was prominent in the affairs of Fay
cite county when there was but few
Thousand people in it and he retained
that prominence up to the time Of his
ath.-DecOrah Journal,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
SCHLEY TO APPEAL HIS CASE.
President Roosevelt Consents to En-
tertain Further Statement for
the ADMIRAL.

Washington. Jan. s.-The object OF
Admiral Schley's visit to the white
house Monday was to request the
president to entertain and consider
an appeal for the reversal OF the ac-
ton OF Secretary Long and the dis
approval of the majority Judgment
OF the court of inquiry. The inter
view was satisfactory, the president
granting the admiral's request.
Messrs. Rayner and league will as
sist Admiral Schley in the prepare
ton of the appeal
The interview with the president
was arranged in advance and at it's
conclusion Admiral Schley left the
white house in satisfied frame Of
mind. He has been given q full OPP
portunity to present the case from
its standpoint and to acquaint the
president with many details of which
the latter could not have any knowl-
edge. While Admiral Schley could
not make any statement regarding
the matters discussed, holding that
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10

-.
Europeans habitually forget that
every Mussulman is more or less a
misaionary-that il, he intensely de-
sires to secure converts from nom
Mussulman people. Such converts not
only increase his own chance of
heaven, but they will swell his own
faction, his own army, his own means
Of conquering, governing and taxing
the remainder of mankind. All the
emotions which impel Christian to
proselyte are in Mussulman
strengthened by all the motives which
impel political leader and all the
motives which sway recruiting SER
Eeant, until proselytism has become a
passion, which, wherever success
seems practicable, and especially sue
cess on large scale, develops in the
quietest Mussulman fury Of ardor
which induces him to break down
every obstacle, his own strongest
prejudices included, rather than stand
for an instant in a neophyte's way.
He welcomes him as son, and what
ever his own lineage, whether the con-
vert be negro or Chinaman, or In
dian, or even European, he will. with
cut hesitation or soruple give him his
own child in marriage, and admit him
fully. frankly and finally into the
most exclusive society in the world
From 1.-THE Brown Man" M. Townsend.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
J1LTED LOVERS REVENGE.
Kills Girl who Married Another
Man and Makes Attempt
at Suicide.

Knox, Ind, Jan. s.-Henry Glenn
ents, aged 10, shot and instantly
killed Mrs. Edward Davis, at her home
here, Tuesday noon. Clements then
turned the weapon upon himself and
sent bullet crashing into his own
brain. The ball ranged upwards
through the brain, producing q fatal
wound. though the murderer and
would-be suicide still lives. Jealousy
is responsible for the tragedy. They
were engaged to be married, but
week ago his sweetheart proved
to be reereant and married Davis.
The shooting occurred in the pres
ence of her husband and mother.
Clements called hor--out-ido-t tho
house, and after q short CONVERSE
ton fred the fatal shots.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
TORN TO PIECES.
ExDlosion of Dynamite Literally
Blows to Atoms Man in webt
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Jan. s.-An explosion
Of dynamite occurred in contractors
Toulouse beside the Pennsylvania
tracks in West Philadelphia. "Doc"
Mullen, a watchman employed by P.
McManus, the contractor, was literally
blown to atoms, and dozen persons
living in the vicinity were cut by flying
glass from the shattered windows of
their houses. A number of laborers
employed by McManus were at work
making excavations along the line of
the railroad. The sticks of dynamite
used for blasting had been frozen and
Mullen placed them near stove in the
hut to thaw out. The explosion fol.
bowed, killing Mullen instantly and
MfeB1HaE ths Itanty,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
MOST BRILLIANT SCENE.
Return of Emperor and Empress
Dowager to Picking Attended
by Much Ceremony.

Picking, Jan. s.-A telephone message
from Mia-Chia-Fu station, outside the
city, says the special train bearing the
emperor and empress dowager is Just
arriving. Thousands of officials have
assembled there to receive their majes-
ties. The entire route to the entrance
of the palace is lined with troops.
The imperial cortege entered the For
hidden City at. 1880 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. It was the most brilliant
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
cRESco MARKET.
Corrected twice a week.

In reply to inquiries we have pleas
ure IN announcing that Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm is like the solid prepare
tion OF that admirable remedy in that
1T cleanses and heals membranes az
fected by nasal catarrh. There is no
drying OF sneezing. The Liquid Cream
Balm is adapted to use by patients
who have trouble in inhaling through
the nose and prefer spraying. The
price, including spraying tube, is Is
cents. Sold by druggists or mailed by
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
In Marie Antoinstts's Pocket.


"A historical relic OF much interest
Ass just been discovered among the ar
olives of the department OF the Seine.
This relic is a list Of the articles found
in the pockets Of the dress that the
lll-fated Marie Antoinstte wore at her
execution. The articles were put to
public auction for the benefit Of San
son, the public exeoutioner. The first
lot consisted Of small pooketbook
In green morocco, containing pair
of pincers, small corkscrew, pair
of scissors, comb and tiny pocket
looking glass. The second lot was
made up of three little portraits in
green morocco cases, one Of them be-
ing surrounded by a metal frame. The
two lots fetched total Of 1Of. 500
Irish Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
GrinneIl,. New pre.idrnt.

Rev. DR.. Daniel F. Bradley, who
has been called to the presidency OF
Grinnell college, has been for the past
ten years the pastor of the Park Con-
gregational church of Grand Rapids,
Mich, and has been very popular.
Dl Bradley was born in Siam, where
his father was a missionary under
the American board, and years later
he became secretary to the king OF
Siam, who was then the crown
prince.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
Forerunner of M. F1oor.

A country minister in q certain
American town took permanent leave
Of his congregation in the following
pathetic manner: Brothers and sis
tiers, I came to say good-by. I don't
think you love each other, because you
have not paid my salary. Brothers, I
am going away to better place. I
have been called to be chaplain Of
penitentiary. I go to prepare a place
for you."-Household Words.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
GRAND ARMY AIDS.
Commander in Chief Torrance An.
nounces Names of Those in Iowa
Appointed on His staff.

Commander in Chief Torrance, of
the grand army, has announced,
through the Iowa department, G. A. R.,
the names of the Iowa aids he has APP
pointed upon his staff, on the indorse-
ment of Iowa Commander George
Metzgar. The list is as follows:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10

Languid Leary-Lady, won't youss
gimme ten cents? l hain't ct any
thin for two days.
Benevolent Old Lady-You poor
man! You can't get much of meal
for ten cents.
Languid Leary-I've got enough
money for de meal, lady. wants
de dime to tip de waiter.-Brooklyn
Eagle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10

Morris (Minn.) gave notice that at
the proper time he would offer an
amendment to authorize the presi-
dent, if he could procure the prop
erty and rights of the Panama COM
pany for .$40,OOo,oO0, if concessions
could be procured from Colombia
and If 4he sSTallrer- commission SO rec
commended, to purchase and proceed
to complete the Panama canal. The
other speakers Tuesday were Messrs.
Davis (Fla.), Richardson (Ala.), Mann
Ill.) and Adams (Pa.).
Senate.
Washington, Jan. 8. - The first
notes of the contest between the
Nicaragua and Panama routes for
the isthmian canal were heard in the
senate Tuesday. Senator Morgan Of
fered and secured the adoption of a
resolution which indicated his pur-
pose to have the committee on inter
oceanic canals inquire into the rela-
tions alleged to exist between the
transcontinental railroad companies
of the United States and Canada and
the Panama Canal company. In X
PLANTATION of the resolution Senator
Morgan declared that the alleged re-
lations we're wicked monopoly"
which already had cost the people
of the Pacific coast millions of dol
lars. The relations involve the con-
troll by the Panama Canal company
of the Panama Railroad company,
and the agreement existing between
certain railroads of the United States
and the Pacific Mail Steamship COM
pany.
At the conclusion Of business the
senate paid graceful compliment
to Senator Foraker by adjourning
until two o'clock to-day in order that
senators might attend the marriage
of Miss Foraker, which is to occur at
noon, without interfering with their
legislative duties.
Referred to subcommittee.
Washington, Jan. s.-The senate
committee on foreign relations has re-
ferred the reciprocity trea ties to sub
committee consisting of Senators Gull
lom, Foraker, Spooner and Bacon,
with instructions to ascertain the le-
gal status Of the treaties When the
subject of treaties was preached the
question was raised that the time limit
provided in the Dingley law had ex-
pired before the treaties had become
operative, and that before any action
was taken it would be necessary to find
out whether the several extensions
that had been made were compliance
with the law.
Interests Ex-Confederates.
Washington, Jan. s.-A bill of much
interest to ex-confederate soldiers
was favorably acted upon by the house
committee on war claims. 1t provides
for paying former confederate soldiers
for horses, brides, saddles and side
arms taken from them in violation of
the terms of surrender made by Gems.
Lee and Johnston with Gems. Grant
and Sherman. The bill was introduced
by Mr.. Padgett (Tenn.).
Discuss Panama Canal Oner.
Washington, Jan. Sat the cab
met meeting Tuesday the PROPOSE
ton Of the Panama Canal company
to transfer its property to the Unit
ed States for the sum Of $4o,ooo,0oO
was discussed at some length. The
formal proposition of the company
will not be presented to the presi-
dent for two or three days. 1t is ex-
pected that the Isthmian canal COM
mission will make q supplementary
sasuFt - The YrsStdsuS Witch wa
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
Belmont Defeated.

New York, Jan. 8. Montague
Lessler, the republican candidate in
the election held Tuesday for con-
gresham in the Seventh district,
has been elected by 1914 votes over
Perry Belmont, the democratic candi-
date. The total vote was: Lesslsr,
1s7, Belmont, 7,gss.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
Levee at the white House.

Washington, Jan. s.-President and
Mrs. Roosevelt gave reception at the
white house Tuesday night in honor
of the diplomatic corps. 1t was the
first formal evening levee of the season
and the first at which President and
Mrs. Roosevelt have been the host and
hostess. A full represen tat ton of the
diplomatic corps made the affair nota-
bly brilliant,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
The Polite Young Man,

eyes," said the naughty young
woman who was Colonial Dame as
we'll as q Daughter of the Revolu.
ton, my great-great-grandsire fell
at Bunker Hill"
ice or banana skim" inquired the
polite young man from Milwaukee,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
WIN vote January 1b.

Columbus, O.. Jan. S.-By joint reso-
lutions adopted Tuesday the Ohio leg
islature will ballot on United States
senator at noon Wednesday, January
Is. The house and senate will vote
separately at II a. m. on Tuesday pre-
ceding. Senator Joseph b. Foraker
will be reelected and Charles Baker
will receive the complimentary vote of
the democratic members,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
A Crisis Reached.

Mexico City, Jan. s.-The arbitration
situation has reached crisis. Tues
day the Central and South Americans
opposed to the Chilians held frequent
meetings to decide on the form of pro-
cedure under which they will introduce
the arbitration plan into the confer
ence. If they cannot find form ac-
ceptable to the other delegations they
will probably withdraw. The Chilians
also say that in whatever form the
compulsory arbitration plan is report
ed to the conference they will quit.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
rho Rternal woman.

II know that Justice is blind"
unused the fair defendant, adding the
finishing touches to her toilet, which
consisted OF Paris gown, picture
hat and other beautifiers-"I know
that justice il blind, but. thank good
ness, tho Judge is not."-Baltimors
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-10
George N. wiswell Dead.

Milwaukee, jan. s.-George N. Wis
well, president, of the Milwaukee Mu-
tual Life Insurance company, died
Tuesday after three weeks illness.
aged so years. Mr.. Wiswell was SER
geant-at-arms at the Philadelphia
national republican convention.