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The colored American., 1903-02-14
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The colored American., 1903-02-14
Cast Of Characters.

Clothilde, Tricky Jim, Henrietta
Davis; Basil Knott, d slave, Mr.. Albert
Young; Gen. Mareindale, an oficetr in
the Union army. Mr.. w II. Houston;
Courtney Knott, the young master,
Mr.. Emmett Webster: Col. Knott, the
old master, Mr.. H. B. Moore; Gen
Hardy, an officer in the Confederate
army, Mr. E. S. Andrews; Uncle Billy q
slave, Mr.. Frank King; Rastus John
son, slave Mr.. David Gray: Sam
Mason, a slave, Mr.. j. Berni Barbour:
Jacques TesOn, auctiOneer, Mr. Albert
Young; Jesse Lafon, Mr.. Robt. Beatty
Sergeant in the Union army, Mr. H.
Reed; Guard at the Confederate fort,
Mr.. A. E. Pullam; Aunt Mandy, S slave.
'One of the KnOtts," Mrs. NJ Clemen-
tine Travick: Mrs. Knott, wife of Col.
Knott, Mrs. J. r. Contee: Miss Ruth
Lamar. afhanced OF Courtney Knott.
Miss Matte Overton: Aunt Caroline.
friend of Aunt Mandy, Mrs H. V. Ray:
Clorinda. a slave, Mrs. L A. Peach /;
Ma am POrdee, a creole coffee seller
Miss Ida Young; Ma'am Brisson. a
creole coffee seller. Mrs s. c. ROGERS
Miss Angie, the afianced of Rastus
Johnson, Miss Ida Young; Citizens,
slaves and soldiers.
Mrs. Ida Hines, Mr.. ]. Berni Bar.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
WEATHER A GREAT FACTOR
It Not Only Helps Corn, But Betters
Trade Conditions.
The situation In Commercial Lines
as viewed by the Leading
Agencies.

New York, July 20. - Bradstreet's
says: ''Well-nigh perfect summer.
weather helps crops. increases conf-
dence in fall trade and stimulates re-
tail and summer resort business. Low.
Or prices for many staples are really
an encouraging development, because
favorable to wider and freer use Of
products heretofore impracticable un-
der past abnormal conditions. Six
months railway earnings returns
two-thirds Of the country's mileage
represented-show q gain Of over 10
per cent. over the best ever recorded,
while roads thus far reporting for the
first week Of July show gain Of near
ly 18 per cent. These figures confirm
the claim that present business is the
largest ever handled for midsummer
period. The salient features in trade
reports this week are the better tone
OF trade advices from the southwest,
where the feeling grows that q large
business will be done. Unprecedented
activity is noted In the anthracite
coal trade Final returns Of foreign
trade point to the largeat aggregate
on record, due, however, to 13 per
cent. gain Of imports, because exports
foil OF two per cent. from last year
and Ave per cent. from the record Of
1901. The iron trade is. quiet enough
on the surface, but production and
consumption are alike enormous.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
HAPPENINGS in IOWA
EVENTS or A WEEK THRouoH
OUT THE STATE.
George Williams, Arrested In Jackson
County, MINI, 10 Wanted by
the Sheriff Of cerro
0erdo County.

In the arrest Of George Williams In
jackson county, Mimi, last week, the
sheriff Of Cerro Gordo county has tax
On unusual satisfaction. He proves
to be Frank Bly,. one of the men who
cscaed jail at Mason City three years
ago with pal, who was sent there for
safe keeping from Algona. The es-
cape OF bly, was one Of the shrewdest
things which ever occurred there. Bly,
or Williams. as he gave his name to
the ofiicers of jackson, with a pal, was
arrested at Whittemore for stealing
creamery product. The marshal es-
corted them to the calaboose. where
they were Joined by third accom-
plice, and they seized the marshal,
bound him to the stove, built a fire In
1t and then left. Before the fire had
been under way enough to burn the
marshal and the jail, he was released
by his neighbors, who were aroused
by his cries in the early hours of the
morning. BLY, and his partner were
captured and were taken to Algona,
but the jail being defective, they were
sent to Mason City for safe keeping.
One night they managed to pick the
lock Of their cell and secreted them
solves In the corridor. It was the
habit OF the deputy sheriff to go into
the corridor Just before retiring every
evening and throw on a pailful Of coal
Tor the night. He left the keys in the
door, and was In the act of completing
the work when the prisoners escaped.
Nothing had been heard Of bly, since
till the man Williams was arrested for
burglary last week In jackson county.
The Al1nnA rharSff will take charge ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Iowa Idea Thrown Overheard.

We have heard much about the
Iowa idea for two years past, but
there is no Iowa idea. The Iowa idea
that was is no more. Doubtless gov
ernor Cummings and thousands Of
Iowa Republicans we're sincere 10
their demand for tariff reduction al
the outset. The rank and file of the
party are still SO, but their governor
and leader has had political bee put
into his ear, and Its seductive hum
ming browns all other music for him.
He has acquired taste for plums and
has decided that all the best plum
trees are inside the party lines. In
consequence he announces that the
Iowa idea is in perfect harmony with
the administration idea OF tariff. The
Iowa idea died borning, strangled
by its father. For those Republicans
who we're honestly advocating tariff
reform there's but one course left, to
Join the party that has always been
honestly in favor OF tariff reduction.
The Iowa idea is dead and buried
IL.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
The Young Man Who Drinks.

To the young man who drinks the
great railroad corporations say,
"Nothing in for you," let him stand
in line. When some large factory
advertises for competent men and the
answer is "Pass on, I" apply for life In
surance and the answer comes back
rejected, !" knock at the door of good
society and hear the answer, "Not at
home, nover the gates of eternal king
dom Is written mo drunkard shalt
enter here"
What then shall become Of the young
man who drinksP The education Of
the past generation has closed all re-
sponsible positions to him. II he la
bors, he must either work by the day
or take some mental position where
brains and character are not essential;
no good society for him, he must take
the scum. No church, he must take
the saloon. No heaven--he is headed
IN the other direction. There is but
one logical course for the young man
OF today who intends to make any
thing Of himself and that is total alb.
0tinence.-Ex.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24

though pressure OF the latter tends to
ease quotations for iron and Steel.
r. @. Dun & Co.'S Weekly Review Of
Trade says: Conditions continue sat-,
dsfactory outside the region Of spscu-,
1aHon, many reports indicating fur
thsr improvement. During recent
months the tive disturbing factors have
been labor controversies and weather
conditions, but each week has brought
better things In these two respects un-,
til the outlook contains much that 80
encouraging. Crops are making rapid
progress. and the army Of unemployed
~ diminishing. Railway traflc is
heavy, earnings thus far reported for
July exceeding last years BY 1875 per
cent, and those Of 1901 by 1919 per
cent, Retail trade in ssasonable NOR
phandise is fully up to the average.
and there II less than the customary
midsummer quiet among wholesalers,
while the preparations OF jobbers and
manufacturers indicate confdsncs In
a large fall business.
Failures this week were 21S In the
United States against 21s last year.
and 16 in Canada compared with 70 q
year age"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Hot Weather heIps Corn.

The Illinois Central railroad crop
report for the territory between Chero-
kee and Sioux Falls and Sioux City
Tor the past week brings the welcome
news that the hot weather has hurried
corn until It but five days late. The
report says: The past week has been
very favorable for all kinds OF grow
Ing crops. All small grain is looking
we'll and 10 heading nicely. Corn has
mads rapid progress during the week
and 10 not over Ave days behind last
season, Hay and pasture land Is ex-
tremely good. From half inch to
three inches Of rain fell. Crops on the
low lands will not amount to much. On
the whole, the farmers are well pleased
with the prospects.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
OFFICIAL CALL ISSUED.
Secretary OF Trans-Aississippi Com
mercial Congress Announces
Dates of Meeting.

Cripple Creek, Col, July 2O.-The Of
fetal call for the next conference Of the
trans-Mississippi commercial con-
gress at Seattle. Wash, has been is
sued by Secretary Arthur F. Francis.
The dates fixed are August is, 10. 20, II,
1908. Aside from the commercial re-
lations Of the western country with the
orient, there will be other topics to be
discussed and legislation recommended
to the national congress more directly
affecting the people Of the west. Among
these are irrigation, railroad rates, inn
provements Of harbors and waterways,
the governmental department OF mines
and mining. good roads, commercial re-
lations with Central and South
American republics. beet sugar indus
try, the encouragement Of home man
ufacturers. statehood for the territories,
legislation for Alaska, isthmian canal,
merchant marine, consular service,
preservation Of forests. postal service,
ate
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
SPENDS 5 7 QUIET DAY.
Chief Executive and wife Entertain
Party Mt Luncheon-A Rnmor
IL Denied.

Oyster Bay, U. l., N. Y. July 20
President Roosevelt passed compare
lively a quiet day at Sycamore Hill. AT
luncheon he and Mrs. Roosevelt enter
tained party including George v. L.
Meyer, United States ambassador to
Italy; Mayor and Mrs Low, OF New
York; George W. smalley, New York
correspondent Of the London Times;
w. L. Ward, Of New York, and the house
guest. President Nicholas Murray But
Ter, Of Columbia university. Ambassa-
dor Meyer arrived In this country re-
Gently from Rome and came here to pay
his respects to the president. It is
learned that rumors Of his resignation
as ambassador to Italy have no present
foundation In tact.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
three MINIS Resune

Pittsburg. Pa, July 20.-Three mills
OF the Port Vue tinplate plant at Nc
Keesport were in operation Saturday.
Manager Lauck has issued an ulti-
matum declaring that the union will
not be recognized or the scale signed,
and President Shaffer, Of the Amalga-
mated association, asserts that the
strike will be fought to the bitter end.
The workmen have been provided with
revolvers In anticipation Of an attack
by the strikers, and the latter have
armed sentries on duty on the road
leading to the works, but no conflict has
occurred, although trouble is feared.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24

Kishineff April 10 and 20, and In conse-
quence, also, Of the alarming reports in
circulation and the possibility OF fresh
disorders, many Jewish families left
Kishineff and settled in villages Of the
district, contrary to the law Of May,
1882. Consequently, with view to
avoiding the very disagreeable results
to which this might lead, herewith In
struct commissaries to take vigorous
measures for the expulsion Of such Jews
from localities where they have no.
right to live. think 1t my duty to add
that If commissaries fall to carry out
these instructions will deem myself
obliged to inform the ex-governor thereof"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
GIVES reason
FOR its REFUSAL
Russian Foreign Ofice Makes State
ment Regarding Petition
Of Americans.
OBJECTS TO INTERFERENCE
IN INTERNAL AFFAIRS
willing to Regard Incident az Closed
and Continues to Cherish Amerl-
can acknowledgements of Police
Commissary Regarding Kishinen
Disturbances.

st. Petersburg, July 2O.-The foreign
Office has authorized the statement that
the reason for its refusal to accept the
Kishinetf petition was the unalterable
objection Of the Russian government
to outside interference in the internal
Affairs Of the empire, and that, even had
the petition been acceptable as diplo-
matte document, Russia would have re-
garded the publication Of the text before
transmission as unusual. The foreign
Office says 1t is willing to regard the in
cident as closed and adds that Russia
continues to cherish American friend
ship.
The police commissary Of the Kish-
inen district has transmitted to the po-
lice commissaries in his Jurisdiction the,
following circular:
"As result Of the disturbances at
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24

Lyman J. Gage, ex-Secretary of the
Treasury, is at the head OF q bank that
may be called q financial trust, having
q surplus amounting to twelve mill
ions OF dollars. Relatively the capital
is small, and the net profits approxi-
mate one hundred per cent. A 500
share Is worth $1,000. There are other
banks in New York citv that have
stock valued at e400O( 0350O0 per share.
One trust company that last year
earned l50 per cent profit, gave its
president at the end of the year a
present Of CSC, 900 as testimonial Of
Satisfaction for his work. And that
gift equals the salary of the president
Of the United Statesi-Decorah Re-
publican.
This profit Of 100 to $50 per cent is
largely made through government de-
posits OF millions of dollars without
interest, which the banks loan to the
people Of whom it has been collected
through various systems Of tariff and
other methods OF taxation. The policy
Of maintaining the present excessive
taxation whereby surplus beyond
the legitimate expenditures OF admin
istering the government Is collec ted
is wrong in principle; worse in prac.
tice, and bordering upon the criminal.
The Democratic idea, is to revise the
tariff and other systems of taxation
to the acturl needs Of the government,
to restore to the federal treasury the
monies deposited with the banks,
which enable these trust concerns to
realize the immense profit OF 100 to
$50 per cent upon their capital invest
ed. The 'Iowa idea" at which Broth
er Bailey has been nibbling but family
comprehends the magnitude Of the
subject. The gigantic banking trusts
however seems to understand that the
changes that would remove the pro-
lection that the tariff affords to mo-
nopoly, carried to its full extent would
react against them. As it is, it is
we'll enough for them and they will
'sstand pat" against modification OF
the tariff, and with their immense
profits from the system, are willing
and able to contribute millions to Re
publican campaign funds.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Iowa Coal Operators Meet.

Sixty Iowa coal operators met in Sc
rret session at Des Moines and formu-
lated . series Of charges against local
unions OF the United Mine Workers
which will be submitted to the state
executive board OF that organization
for action. II the executive board
does not take action, 1t is intimated
the operators will consider their con-
tract with the mine workers at an end.
The agreement provides that griev-
Rnces Of miners shall be submitted to
an arbitration board and that pending
4 decision by the board the miners
shall remain at work. The operators
claim that In violation Of this contract
there have been numerous small
strikes and stoppages Of work which
have proven costly to the operators
involved.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Funeral to Be Held Monday.

Funeral to Be Held Monday.
Cleveland, o., July 20.-The funeral
services over the remains Of the late
Grand Chief p. M. Arthur, Of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers.
who died suddenly In Winnipeg Thurs
day night, will be held at the family res
idence. No. 1923 Euclid avenue. this city.
Monday afternoon at two o'clock. The
burial will be private. No remarks
Will be made except by Rev Paul =.
sutphen, Of the Second Presbyterian
church, Of which the deceased was 4
member. The remains will arrive in
Cleveland Sunday evening.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Woodward MAY Die.

Hiram A. Woodward, one Of the
best known farmers In Marshall coun-
", living near Marietta, while putting
up hay, fell from the NOW q distance
of about sixteen feet to the boor below
and sustained injuries from which 1t
ID feared he will die. The doctors are
10 yet unable to say whether he can
recover. a. the exact nature of his In.
ternll injuries have not been ascer.
fafned
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Peculiar bug Injuries Corn.

Columbia. Mo-, July 90 sted-
man. Of the department of horticulture
Of the Missouri university, after a tour
through st. Charles, st, Louis and
Franklin counties. reports that PEE
culiar bug is injuring corn. Prof. Sted-
man Is going to collect quantity Of
these bugs for experimentation. He
hopes to be able to inoculate them Just
as the chinch bugs are inoculated.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
lows CITY scorched.

Fire ct Iowa City totally destroyed
. half block Of frame buildings, inciud-
Ing Murphy's livery stable, Hatch &
Heinsin's livery stable, Ketlewell's
tire-settins shops, and damaged the
brick building occupied by the Rezo
Remedy company. Forty-four horses
were rescued alive. The fire, It Is
believed, was started By a tramp light
Ing his pipe In haymow. It Is posi-
BILE the tramp's body Is now in the de-
bris. Loss. 1900; insurance. $500.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
PresIdent 81 state College.

DR.. A. B. Storms has formally ac-
cepted the presidency Of the Iowa
state college at Ames to succeed the
late DR.. Beardshear. The board OF
trustees has voted him salary OF
$1,000 q year. DR.. Beardshear receiv.
cd but $4,000. The board also voted
to completely furnish the presidents
Aome on the campus.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
$500 10 Chica6o.

This low rate now In effect via the
Chicago Great Western Railway. No
intermediate points higher. For rur-
ther information apply to any Great
western Agent, or ). p. Elmer, Chicas
60, III. fully 81.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Son Born TO the CleyeIands.

Buzzards Bay, Mass, July 20.-A son
was born to ex-President and Mrs.
Grover Cleveland at their summer home
here Saturday. The attendants say
that All conditions affecting both
mother ana child are satiafActorys IS!
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
TWO Women DROWNED.

Clara LIGHT and Elsie Morey were
drowned at Davenport by the capsiz-
Ing OF a launch In the Mississippi
river. Four young men were thrown
into the river from the overturning
boat. but saved themselves.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Heavy FAN of Rain.

GAINESVILLE, Wis, July 20.-A rainfall
of three inches here Friday night has
caused the river to rise two feet In "a
hours. Danger is felt for the dam just
above the city. Should it give way,
many business blocks are liable to be
swent awav
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
State Epworth League. Colfax, Ia, Jul
goth to August 10th. 1908.

One fare for the round trip via
Gnicago Great Western Railway.
tickets on sale July 29th to Aug. 10th
Good TO return August 18th. For
Iartner information apply to any
Great western Agent, or j. p. Elmer,
9. Z. A Chicago, Ill. aug. 10.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Terrific EIectrle STORM.

! A terrific electric and rain storm
passed over Southwestern Iowa Friday.
doing great damage to small grain,
which is just ready for the harvest.
Numerous barns and other buildings
were struck by lightning and destroy
cd. No loss OF life fs reported.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Riyer Continues to Rise.

Glogau, Germany, July 20. The con-
tinuous rise Of the Oder is causing the
greatest alarm. The entire portion Of
Glogau in the neighborhood of the ca
thedral is submerged and the principal
bridge crossing the Oder is threatened.
Large areas Of Sriden.ost, Schrozau,
Bobering and other small towns are In
undated, causing q number Of fatali-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Democratic Ticket.

Governor-J. B. Sullivan, Union
County.
Lieutenant GOVERNOR. D. Butler
Iowa County.
Judge Of the Supreme Court. B.
Caldwell, Tams County.
Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
tions-A. B. McCook, Howard County.
Railroad Commissioner-W. S. Porter
Hardin County.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Announcement.

Announcement.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for Superintendent of Schools for
Howard county, subject to the action
OF the coming republican convention.
CATHERINE q. CL1NK.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
$50 TO California and Back.

Wa the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul and Union Pacific line.
August 1st to l4th 1903.
Iickets good on the overland limited
ana Two last trains between Chicago
and San Francisco.
ASK the nearest ticket agent of the
Cnlcago, Milwaukee & st. Paul rail-
way Tor additional Information.
& Il. a. MILLER, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago aug i
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Announcement.

Announcement.
I hereby announce to the public
that I am q candidate for County Su-
perintendent and will ask the nomina-
tion at the republican county conven-
ton. +. A. WILDMAN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
Death OF ) Famou. Arts.

London, July 20. ~ James McNeill.
whistler the famous American artist,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24

What's the secret Of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels,
the stomach, the liver aud Kidneys
sErong ana active. Hurdock Blood
Bltters does II. a
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24

Especial Washington letter.
.HE signs Of the near approach
of the millennium are multi
plying. The latest and most
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-07-24
a New American Menace.

Europe appears to be growing nerv-
GUS - to what we are up to. We seem
70 b growing too fast to suit eastern
.fats1tnpa and aavRnta hut ne will