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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
SHORT SPECIALS.

The new German reichstag viii
contain 90 centrists, SO socialists and
so conservatives.
Gen. John r. Brooke was reelected
president at the meeting Of the So
ciety of the Army of the Potomac in
Boston.
A fourth venire from which to sc.
lect jury has been ordered in con.
ncction with the trial Of Alfred
Knapp at Hamilton, o.
President Mitchell, of the mine work.
ers, says he will complete the manu-
script of his book soon, and expects to
have the first edition out September 1.
A statement by Gov. Beckham, of
Kentucky, answering criticism of his
conduct toward the jackson feud, de-
clares he has no legal right to declare
martial law, and that he urged Judge
Redwine to transfer the trial else.
where.
Payment Of the $125, $50 appropria-
ton by the recent Illinois legislature
for the Illinois and Michigan canal is
enjoined by the Sangamon county
court on petition of Representative
Burke, who declares 1t is forbidden by
the 1870 constitution,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
DECORATIONS WITHDRAWN.
The king of Roumania Shows Indnk-
nation Against Murderers Of
Servian Rulers.

Vienna. June 2s.-The king Of Rou-
mania has withdrawn all the Rou-
manian decorations bestowed on Of
ficers of the Sixth Servian infantry.
OF which regiment he recently re-
signed the honorary colonelcy. The
Servian war minister will be informed
that this action is taken because Of
King Charles indignation at the assas-
sination OF King Alexander and Queen
Draga, in which the Sixth infantry
took leading part.
Belgrade. June s9-The kings of
Italy and Roumania, President Loubet
OF France and Prince Nicholas of Mon
tenegro have added their ccngratula-
lions to those already received by
King Peter from other chiefs of states.
These kilograms are regarded as con-
shutting official recognition Of the
new ruler OF Servia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
DISASTROUS FIRES.
Milwaukee Property Owners Lose
Over Half q Million In Two
Big Blaxes.

Milwaukee, June 29.-Fire early
Saturday morning destroyed four big
elevators owned by the American
Mailing company, located at the foot
OF South Water street, entailing a
loss estimated at 100000; fully in
sured. The fire is supposed to have
been caused by an explosion of dust
In one of the elevators. j. NJ. Reibs,
local manager of the American Malt
Ing company, made the following
statement: "The loss of the entire
plant and contents will be about $780,
600. OF this, about 100000 is on the
grain and malt in the elevators and
malt houses, and little over $780,
00c on the buildings. The loss NAV
go above that figure. / estimate that
about 100000 bushels of grain and
malt have been destroyed. ! cannot
say just how much of each. The
entire plant and contents are FULLY
insured. l am quite sure the com.
pany will decide to rebuild ut once.
The buildings destroyed contained II
pneumatic drums, in which all the
malt and grain is stored"
Milwaukee, June 29.-Fire which
broke out at $3.50 o'clock Friday night
Quilted the building at 313-317 Grand
avenue, occupied by Mccarthy, tall
or, and which extends in an L shape
to Third street, the Third street sec
ton being occupied by Work Brothers,
a Chicago clothing company. The fire
afterwards extended to the Davidson
hotel, on Third street, and to the Bos.
ton store, on Grand avenue. The total
loss is estimated at about $250.0OO.
covered by insurance.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
FLOODS IN NEW MEXICO.
aash water Of the RIO Grand. river
I, IL Driving Hundreds of Families
i. from Their Homes.

; El Paso, Tex. June 29.-The high
waters of the Rio Grande north of this
city in New Mexico have driven hun
dreds Of families from their homes
and these have taken refuge in the
foothills. Mrs. William Mcdonald, of
Berino, n. NJ, is among those who
have taken refuge in Ell Paso. In de-.
scribing the situation Mrs. Mcdonald
says:
The high water has practically rem
dered homeless every resident from
Mesquite and Earlham south to White
Spur, n. NJ. All along the road in the
sandhills. families can be seen camp.
ing with no shelter. The heat of the
sun in the hills is intolerable. Many
alfalfa fields are ruined and many
Mexican families are not only home-
less, but living on short rations."
AT Ell Paso, the river is falling
slowly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Obituary,

L
N. F. Hodgdon and wife, OF Oelwein,
were called to mourn the loss OF their.
two little sons, aged seven and five,
respectively.
Newell Freeman Hodgdon was born.
March 5, 1897, and died June Is, $685.
Jesse Roy Hodgdon was born Febru.
airy %, 1886, aud died June 10, 1903;
but twelve hours after his brothers.
death. They were sick but short
time with pneumonia and their un-
timely death is severe blow to their
loving parents who have the sympathy
of many friends in their hopr Of
sorrow. A beautiful service was held
in Oelwein, Sunday, the 23rd Psalm
being the text. They were laid to
rest at Oelwein on the same day and
thus home is made sad and desOlate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
CONTRACT AWARDED.
Des Moines Man WIZ Furnish Heat.
ing, Lighting and Ventilation
Plants MT the State House.

The capitol improvement commits
sion has announced the award of the
contract for the heating, ventilation
and electric lighting of the state house,
including the installing of new eleva-
tors, to L. II. Kurto, of Des Moines. Mr..
Kurtz will begin work as soon as prac-
ticable and by the terms of the con-
tract the improvements will be COM
pleted by December l. Thus a month
will be allowed for testing before the
general assembly meets in January,
and by that time tits expected the new
equipment will be in perfect operation.
The contract price is $73,3o6 and the
award is the most important one that
the commissioners will be called upon
to make.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Refreshments will be served, also
dinner and supper. Games and sports
of all kinds will be provided.
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were filed
with the County Recorder for the
week ending June q.
w. w. Cray and wife to II. q.
Pahlas sw sec s. 1912. ..,,, $500
John Hallman and wife to JOS
eph w. Woodland, e OF lot 80
ireg surv NV / sec 26-09-ll. $50
It. S. Arnold and wife to John
Farn'v orth W Sc sec 32.99.1l $500
Edward q illett and wife to J.C.
Webster, lot % blk 3, Gilletts
add to CreScp. 1890. ........ $50
F. D. Clemmer and wife to Ra-
gena G. Clemmer e of sw
lot II, blk -, Baldwin, add to
CreSc0. ........... 100
y. p. Taft s. wife to J. G., Doap
lot IL, blk Is, Beadle & StroEgs
add to Cresco. ....... ...... 1900
Cornelia M. Miles and husband
to MARSHALL & Murray, lots 3
and 4, blk 2; Riverside add to
Observation-Disclosures. 100
A. Armagost to anton Zigman,
lots II, 13, and IA, blk 6, Fall
gatter 5 add to Elma, ..,,,.,. 800
Anthony Anderson and wife to
Eliza J. Mitchell, lots 4 and 8
in blk 10, Cresco, except west
II OF lot H.. ......... 1000
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
seven Thousand to Help Harvest the Wheat
News Item

left to the postmaster general to find
the explanation and the truth. This
was done by probingthe Tulloch state
ment when it was presented. All Of
the transactions described as irregular
were examined and a report was made
to me which took them up item by
item and groups of items and gave
the facts and explanations in each
case. To this report direct particu-
lar attention. If its statements are
correct, then on most points its ex-
plantations are satisfactory. It's ac-
curacy in all its special averments has
never been impeached in any quarter.
On the main points it is believed to be
beyond successful challenge.
Main Points Sun.med Up.
These main points may be thus
summed up, each in a sentence: First,
names of military postal clerks were
put on the general roll till the mill
tary appropriation became available;
then they were transferred to the
military roll. Second, the bond premi-
ums of military clerks were paid for
good reasons which are plainly set
forth and which had the approval Of
the comptroller. Third, the purchases
OF Porto Rican supplies were made
from the regular department con-
tractors named under competition and
At regular contract prices. Fourth.
the vouchers for expenses of depart
ment officials travelling on official buai-
ness were made as required by the
auditor. Fifth, the lease Of the Wash
ington post office was shown to be
entirely justified Sixth, the appar-
emily double payment Of those em-
ployed in examining letter carriers,
claims is fully explained. These points
embrace all that are specified in the
charges, except the items relating to
appointments, including the individu-
al cases of Larner and o. H. Smith.
and thus the matters open to question
are reduced to the appointments
which all told involve 10 clerks and
seven cleaners. Even this is not an ir-
reducible minimum. for several Of
these appointments We're perfectly
right and beyond any question.
OF all the appointments referred to
in the report Of the post office inspec-
tor on the Tulloch charges Mr.. Smith
declares he had personal knowledge
OF only one, and that was in the mat
ter OF Washington young woman,
formerly engaged in journalism, whom
he found in dire need and appointed
on the roll Of laborers, and who, he
says, took her place and did her work.
until he made better provision for her
wants. His letter goes onas follows.
Accents Responsibility.
Il wish to accept the largest meas
ure OF responsibility which belongs to
me In connection with all these mat.
ters, but II seems due to 1airness 10
state ceftsin fauts. Tbs war xkaihAA
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Convicted Of Murder,

Philadelphia, June 29.-Tbe trial OF
George P. Hossey, a negro herb doc
TORI for the murder OF William G..
Dame. has resulted in a verdict Of MUIR
der in the first degree. Hossey was
indicted with Mrs. Cathrine Dame,
who is charged with administering to
her husband poison furnished by the
doctor" She IL awaiting trial.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Relatives Spring Up.

The publication of the rumor that
DR.. Charles Henry Hoffman, Of Des
Moines, was in fact Grown Prince Ru.
dolf, the son Of Emperor Joseph, and
heir to the throne OF Austria, has re.
suited in relatives of the prince spring
Ing up all over the country. Several
have been heard from in this state by
DR.. Hoffman, who denies that he IL
heir to a royal throne, and nephew
Of the prince has been found in Okla.
homa in the cattle business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Iowa Men win DeKrees.

The following Iowa men are among
the list of winners Of fellowships,
scholarships and honors at Yale uni.
rersity, In New Haven, Conn: Fellow.
ship philosophy, Charles E. Corey, r..
II. B., Drake university, 1901, N. A.,
1902, Des Moines; Ebert w. Lock.
wood, B. S., University of Iowa, B. v.
N. A., 1901, Iowa City; natural and
physical science, George G. Balzar, B.
A., University Of Michigan, 1902, Gut.
tenburg, Ia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Given High Honor,

Springfield. III, June 20. Judge OF
yer A. Harker, Of Carbondale, has ac-
cepted the position OF dean Of the coll
lege of law Of the University OF Illi-
nois at Champaign. Judge Harker has
been curcuit Judge rs years, OF WHICH
time the past IL years has also been
spent on the appellate bench, and was
president Of the State Bar associa ton
in 1895 and 1896.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Younrest Army Omcer

Truman Carruthers, Of Creston, has
graduated from the West Point mill.
tary academy and has been commits.
stoned second lieutenant. He is the
youngest commissioned officer in the
United States army. He will be sent
to the Philippines, on his own request.
The young man stood thirty-third in
class Of 90 graduates.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Programme

to be presented by the German Catho-
lies, under the direction Of Rev. II. J
Loosbrock, at their picnic to be held
in the grove on the Vim. Steffes place.
on the Howard Center road, July 4th.
at 2:30 p. m:
Greeting Germany
A. Lickteig, T. Kapler and
Il Ferries
Welcome (Englisll) !. ......
Z. Kapler, e. Ferrie, N.
Schneider and A.
Lickteig.
Reading OF the Declaration of
Ind, .pcndeHce.
+. Zbarnik.
The Great Prize Fighters.
Raphael Ferrie and William
Rink.
Flambo Drill and Chorus.
Little Girls.
Dread Of Grtting an Education.
Andrew Herold.
Song and March, Full Chorus.
Boys and Girls.
Choice of Future Trades.
Little Boys.
Duelist, Concert Recitation ....
Boys and Girls.
Dumb Bell Calisthenics. ....
Little Girls.
joys of Vacation. I.
Anna Lickteig.
Motion Song: "Baby's Shoes and
stockings" observation-disclosures.
Girls.
Dutch Negro Orchestra ..
Professors of the German
School.
Refreshments will be served, also
dinner and supper. Games and sports
of all kinds will he nrnvidad
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Iowa Railroads.

The complete fluctuations Of the re-
ports Of the railroads having lines in
Iowa show that the gross earnings in
1902 were $56,466, 305.17, or 1896, 1862 O5
greater than they were in 1901. Tho
operating expenses In 1902 were lower
than in 1901, being 500. 61s, O67.3o in 1901
and $39,333, 202.66 in 1902, a decrease OF
s2s5,764.64. The net earnings in 1909
were greater than in 1901, being $16,.
460,975.s2 in 1901 and ST., 1874, 102.5l in
1902. an increase Of $67s, 1869.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Anti-Saloon CONVECTION,

The anti-saloon convention OF the
state will be held in Des Moines, DC.
tober 10 and "A. Arrangements are be-
ing effected by G. r. Malone. Many
eminent temperance workers from
other states will be in attendance at
the meeting and make addresses.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Wolf Hunt.

Persons near Rhodes indnlged in =
wolf hunt, capturing three large speci-
mems. Ten foxhounds and one grey
hound were used in the chase, and it
took four hours to run one Of the larg-
estwolyes to earth. The neighborhood
In which the chase took place is covered
with telephones and the whole COM
munity was kept Informed, of the prog
ress Of the hunt,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
A Gefferon. Roy.

The body Of Seldom McNamee, who
was drowned in the Cedar river at Wa
terloo while boating with Miss Bessie
Graves, foated over the dam and was
recovered by boy named Simon VIII
son. The boy accepted only s25 of the
500 reward, giving the remainder to
McNamee's aged mother. S = =,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30

highest conceptions Of public duty,
and SO far as am aware willsnever
cause any friend Of mine either re-
greet or sorrow. I invite the fullest
investigation of my official conduct.
(Signed) JOSEPH C. sIBLEY."
The intimations referred to by Mr..
sibley made it appear that he was
largely interested in manifold COM
pany which furnished supplies to the
national government.
Back 1t HIS Desk.
Washington, June 49, Postmaster
General Payne was at his desk at
the department. Saturday morning,
and called Assistant Postmasters
General Wynne, Shallenberger and
Bristow, and Assistant Attorney Gem
eral Robb into consultation to close
up some pending matters. Hesaid that
he felt weak, and did not return to the
department In the afternoon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Democratic Ticket.

Governor. B. Sullivan, Union
County,
Lieutenant Governor. D. Butler,
Iowa County.
Judge OF the Supreme Court. D.
Caldwell, lama County.
Superintendent of Public Instrnc.
tions-A. r. MeCook, Howard County.
Railroad Commissioner-W. S. Porter
Hardin County.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
DENIES rNs1NuAr1oxs.
Congressman sibley Invites an Inye,
tigntiou of HIS Omcial Conduct.

tigatiou of HIS omcial Conduct.
New York, June S9.-The press has
received the following dispatch from
Representative Joseph c. Sibley, of
Pennsylvania, dated Quebec:
Arriving here to-day from cruise
through the st. Lawrence, I find
published intimations rejecting upon
my official conduct as representa-
tive in congress-. In every instance
my official actions have reflected my
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Quiet In Richn,on

Richmond, Va, June 29.-The strike
situation is quiet. Cars are running
on all the lines, and there have been
no Disturbances.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
The Absent-Minded Man

"A bright spring day.. she said,
"malres me like girl again."
"You don't look It," returned the
abscnt-niinded man, who wished to
be complimentary. Brooklyn Eagle,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30

New York. June "a.
FLoUR-Quiet but firmly held. Minne-
sofa patents. $a.46@475; winter straights,
x.7Sqs:O; Minnesota bakers. $s.55@375;
winter extras. s29oQs 20; winter patents.
s4Ooa43o: winter low grades. s27o0s. 90
WHEAT-Weakened sharply. July. ss,x
@Ss11c: September. s2N @ssHc; December.
S2AS3 5-16c.
RYE-steady. State. 6S@6shc c. 1. 4. New
York; No 2 western, 6lkc I. o. b. afioat.
CORN-Dropped. September, 67h0t7Ac:
December, 6SN@s6xc.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
II All Depend..

Have yon any idea what time my
wife will return home, Hortense?"
mo, sir, ! can't tell. know she
went shopping, but I don't know how
much money she had Chicago Amer.
lean.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Not Nncourarin..

She-What would be the result e
women were to get their rights? !.
He-Wsl. my private opinion L that
more men would die old bach lees -
cinainaA Enquirer. /
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
THE MARKETS.
Grain, Provisions. Etc.

Chicago, June q.
WHEAT-Ruled lower. July. s0lsQs2Nc;
September. 7S@1sNc.
CoRN-Also lower. July. 4sN@eoNe.
oATs-Averaged weak July. 4oha4eXc
RYE-Quiet and steady. No 2 in store,
eSAc; samples, 6aGSl1kc; July delivery. SAC.
BARLEY-Ruled firm. Screenings. 3ea
6oc; feed barley. 4SQ60c: low grade mating,
4SQssc; fair TO choice. 60Q6lc, and very
choice to fancy. 52Q5sc.
BUTTER-steady. Creameries. lsa9&c;
dairies. 15@lSc.
EGGS-Ruled steadier. Fresh eees. al
mark. new cases included, 121h@l3Nc,
LIVE POULTRY-Market weak. rur.
keys, saloc; spring chickens, 10g14c
ducks, 11G12c.
NEW POTATOES-Market weaker. Wiz.
gin1a white. $3.5oQ3.15: Tennessee Tri.
unphs, $275Gs50.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Freight HandIers str,k.

st. Joseph, Mo-. June 2s.-One hun.
dred freight handlers, comprising all
freight handlers employed by the
Rock Island, Missouri Pacific, Santa
Fe and Grand Island roads, went on
"a strike at seven o'clock Saturday
morning. An increase Of IS per cent,
az asked for May II, was demanded.
Employees Of the Burlington lines ara
not members 81 the union, and ~
fused to strike. At noon tie Mis-:
souri, Pacific men, numbering Is, 70.
turned to work, upon promises that
they should receive the same pay
given In Kansas City. The strikers
are orderly, and the roads say they
are able to take care OF the freight.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30

the adoption OF such laws as will COM
pei the burdens Of taxation to rest
on corporation and individual property
alike without favor to or exemption
to any interest.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30
Live stock.

Chicago, June q.
HoGs-Good to prime heavy shipping,
S.SOQ5.0; good to choice heavy packing,
So70@o.S6: plain to choice heavy mixed,
$o.1o1eSe; assorted light. l6.sOa6Oo; COM
choice. 35.76@S10
CATTLE-Plain beeyes, S. loQ5. 60; choice
to extra steers. $6.06G535: medium beef
steers, A.45g47O; plain beef steers. 1870
4.s6: common to rough. $3.75@4.1o: good to
choice fat heifers. $.l0a6.0O; good to choice
feeders. ss.s5d476; poor to plain stockers
and feeders, $28004.o0 fair to good cows
and heifers, ss.30Q4.0o; corr, fed western
steers. s.se461; Texas bulls and grass
steers. $efsae.to: Texas steers. fair to cor-
mon. $s.s504.eo
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1903-06-30

Omaha. Neb.. June q.
cATTLE-Nominally steady. Native
Steers. N.26G6.26; cows and heifers, 1920
as; Gamers. $l.76Ga.00; stockers ana feed-
ers. $276QA0: calves. $s.000s. 80; bulls.
stays. etc.. &2b60L&.
HOGs-Sc lower, closed strong. Heavy.
9.6231g5.70; mixed, =. 623,zG665; light. 800
e. ~, pigs. &ooGS.so; bulk Of sales. $3.50
sHEEP--steady. Fed yearlings. sI80
4.7e: wethsrs. A0o04.so; ewes. $4,000 90:
eng ana stockers. $2.5oas.5o: lamhss
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-11-23


brisk revival of business on the stock
exchange during the past week is at
tributed in large measure to the feyolu-
ton on the isthfnus of Panama. and the
recognition of the new republic as well as
to the signing of the canal treaty by the
United States secretary of state and the
Panaman minister at Washington. 1t is
believed that the S40,006,000 appropriated
for the purchase of the canal territory
will be temporarily employed in New
York and will ease the. money market
there. The revival in business has also
been assisted by the better outlook in
South Africa. based on the issuance Of
the blue book containing the reaort OF
Henry BirehenoDgh, who was sent as
special commissioner to inquire into the
present conditions and prospects OF British
trade in that country, and who declared
that 'the extent to Which South Africa
has come to the front as a great market
for the exploitation of British manufac-
lures is almost startling. The revival is
further grounded on the report Of the
South African labor commission, which
confirms the, necessity aof procuring labor
abroad and which is regarded indirectly
as favoring the Introduction of Asiatic la
Dor. Altogether the chances Of a general
upward movement are considered as very
favorable, although there has been no ex-
hibition-, of unwarranted' confidence.
Americans displayed the greatest strength
in the foreign market, which is still dou' d
full concerning the RuSSo-J Japanese Sftua-
ton. PeruEians have been strong. The
demand for Colombians f1uctuated rapidly
and closed at 1919, after rising during the
week from l71a to 211