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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Prizes for pandeIIons.

Determined to rid this country Of
the dandelions which are so prevalent
at this time of the year, the teachers
of the public schools of Iowa have
taken up the problem and have offer
ed prizes to the scholars who would
bring the largest number of the little
yellow blossoms. AS result hun
dreds of boys and girls have been car
rying bags, baskets, tubs and all kinds
of receptacles full of dandelions to the
school rooms to be counted. =
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Accused Of Trying to B4ackmall.

At Muscatine, Robert Morrison, son
of County Clerk Joseph Morrison, and
Charles Stoker, both aged nineteen,
were arrested by federal officers on
charges of sending letters to Peter
Musser, prominent lumberman,
threatening to kill him and his daugh-
ter unless he deposited large sum
of money in secret place. The first
letter was sent about two weeks ago
and demanded $1,000. No attention
was paid to it and second and third
letter were send demanding $4,000,
the last was severe in it's threats Sus-
picion pointed to the young men and
they were arrested.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Accused Of Murder.

For the murder of Peter Johnson,
who disappeared Feb. 13. 1903, from
his farm near Melvin, Fred Hokuff is
now in Jail at Sibley, held without
bond, for hearing before Justice
Miller. The arrest is the result of de-
tective work by w. G. Davenport, ex-
chief of police of Sioux City. IT is al
legged that Hokuff murdered johnson
to secure his estate, valued at $4,000,
from an illegitimate daughter, who
did not even know her father, nor Of
his death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Survey for Cutoff.

Surveys have been completed for a
new short line for the Great Northern
between Sioux City and ST. Paul by
extending the Hutchinson, Mimi,
branch to Dalton, Ia. This is part Of
a plan to build three new connections
from Sioux City, one south to the
Burlington road at Ashland, Neb., and
the other by extending the South Da-
kota Central railroad, southeast, to
connect with the Sioux City line, and
northwest to cross the Huron, Aber-
deem and Glendale lines of the Great
Northern and connect with the coast
line at Minot, N. D.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Rrockman Chosen President,

The Iowa State Medical association
at their last annual session selected
as their president native Hawkeye
in the person of DR.. D. C. Brockman
of Ottumwa, who is rated as one of
the leading surgeons of the state. He
was born at Cedar Rapids, Ia, Sept.
15, 1853, and his parents settled in
Linn county in 1912, being among the
earliest settlers of the Hawkeye state.
Mr.. Brockman held the chair of OBJ
stretrics and gynecology at Iowa state
university for some years, and is presi-
dent of the Iowa State Railway Sur
geons' association, president of the
Iowa Medical association and ex-presi-
dent of the Wapello County Medical
society, and the Tri-State Medical So
ciety,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot Ease, powder. Itcures
painful, smarting, nervous feet and
tngrowing nails, and instantly takes
the sting out OF cOrnS and buniOnS.
Its the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a
certain cure for sweating, callous and
hot, tired, aching feet. Try itTo-DAY.
Sold by all Druggists and Shoe stores,
25c. Don't accept any substitute. Tri-
al package FREE. Address, Allen S.
Olmsted, LIE Row, N. Y. 77w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
child Burned to Death.

With his body charred and flesh
quivering from fire which burned off
every vestige of clothing, the two.
year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Wakeman of Hinton, Ia, died last
week. Mr.. Wakeman, who is we'll
known business man of Hinton, was
burning some rubbish near his barn,
when the child got too near and his
clothing was ignited.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Mr.. R. T. ST. JOHN is CHOSEN.
RicevlIle Man Elected Commander o
Iowa q. A. r. Veterans.

Iowa q. A. r. Veterans,
With six thousand delegates in at.
tendance the department of Iowa G..
A. R. opened it's annual encampment
in Mason City last week. That mum.
Der was increased to 10000 the second
day. Miss Clara Barton was the guest
of the encampment as were also Gen.
erals Osterhaus and Grenville M
Dodge.
Speeches were made at the first
evening campfire by Senator ]. P.
Dolliver, Congressman Lacey and other
well known men.
R. T. st. John Of Riceville was elect.
ed Iowa department commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic. Mrs.
Frederick Philpot of Cedar Falls was
elected president of the Womens Re
lief Corps, and w. F. Muse of Mason
City commander of the Sons of Vet
Grams.
Captain Spillman of Fairfield and
P. A. Smith of Scranton were the
chief opponents of Mr.. st. John.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Crowds at Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon was thronged with
visitors Sunday, which marked the be-
ginning of the centennial celebration
Of Cornell college. The anniversary
sermon was preached by Bishop Ed
ward G.. Anderson of New York. Sec,
rotary Of the Treasury Shaw Is attend
ing the celebration of the founding Of
Cornell college, his alma mater.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Dead at 1o5 Years.

Mrs. Christina Lang, aged 105 years,
the Oldest woman in Iowa, died last
week at the orphanage of the St.
Francis, Dubuque, death resulting
from a paralytic stroke. She was
born in Germany and came to this
country sixty years ago, settling in Du-
buque county. She is survived by two
grandchildren.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
MiIlionaire Ranchman Dead.

Topeka. Kan, June lie. P. Dewey.
OF Manhattan, the millionaire ranch.
man, is dead at Wheeling, w. Va,
according to message received here.
Mr.. Dewey came to Kansas from Chi
cago 90 years ago. His son, Chauncey
Dewey, was recently acquitted, togeth-
er with two cowboys, Of the murder
Of the Berry boys, the result Of . ranch
feud IL nurthwsstsru xAnsas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
St.Louis Exposition.

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will allow ten day stop over at
either Chicago or Kansas City on pay
ment of 81 fee on through tickets to
the Worlds Fair. For rates and
other information apply to any Great
Western Agent, or ]. P. Elmer, G. P.
A., Chicago, Ill. Septl5
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Homeseekers Excursion.

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will on the first and third Tnes-
day up to October 18th sell tickets to
points in Alberta, Arizona, Assiniboia
Canadian Northwest, Colorado, Indi-
Territory, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota.
Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico
North Dakota, Oklahoma, Saskatch,
avian, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.
For further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or j. p. Elmer.
G. p. A., Chicago, I'll. oct IS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Driven TO Desperation.

Living at an out of the way place,
remote from civilization, q family is
often driven to desperation in case of
accident, resulting in Burns, Cuts,
Wounds, Ulcers, etc. Layin asupply
Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's the
best on on earth. 25c, at p. A. Glenn
'mer's Drug Store F.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Iowa Man Head Of Order.

The supreme lodge of Mystic Work
ers of the World closed three days.
session last week at GAINESVILLE, wis.
w. l. Cunningham of Anamosa, Ia,
was elected supreme master. The
next meeting will be held in Peoria,
In 1906.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
For Iowa Day at St. Louis,

Governor Albert B. Cummins has Is
sued a proclamation setting aside
June II, as Iowa day at the st. Louis
fair. A programme for the day is also
announced. 1t includes a parade of
the college and military departments
Of Iowa. headed by President Francis
Of the worlds fair. Ex-Governor
Larrabee is to be speaker of the day.
He will be followed by Governor Cum
minis.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
colIeae President Realans.

President j. K. Richardson resigned
his position as head of the Des Moines
college last Friday because he said he
was Convinced there was lack Of
willingness on the part of certain
faculty members and students to CO.
operate with him."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17

@. NJ. g. st. P. n. R. and st, Louis Exposition
Round trip, 10 day tickets, to st.
Louis and return, Sl5 1880 day tickets
Sl7 10. season tickets, $50 60 On sale
daily ntil Nov. 16, 1904, return limit
Dec. 10, 1904. n. J. WHITE, Agt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
First and Third Tuesday of Each Montb

First and Third Tuesday of Each Month.
The Chicago Great Western Railway
will sell Homeseekers Tickets at one
fare plus $500 to points in Alabama.
Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico.
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New
Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma. 1
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and
Wyoming. For further informattonl
apply to any Great Western Agent.
or ]. =. Elmer, g. 2. A., Chicago, III.
deo IS
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
National Prohibition Convention

Indianapolis, Ind. June $3.50,
The Chicago Great Western Railway
will on Jnne 26 and q, sell round trip
tickets at one fare plus 49, % to Indi-
annapolis, Ind. For further informa-
ton apply to any Great Western Agt.
or J. p. Elmer, G. p. A., Chicago, ILL.,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Negroes confesses to Murder.

Negress COnfesses to Murder.
Mrs. Miller, an aged negro woman,
confessed on her death bed in Keokuk
last week that she had Drained Pleas
ant Cousins, an old colored man, with
a piece of gas pipe in Burlington in
1901. The death Of Cousins has been
mystery. The woman killed Cousins
for his money.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary.

Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary.
The University of Grinnell celebrat-
ed its fiftieth anniversary Friday with
a unique programme, which showed
the exercises Of the day were especial
ly to memorable four citizens of Grin
nell, all men well known in the uni
versity life of Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17


"HERE is much discussion going
on as to the expediency and
Righteousness of ignoring the
two-thirds rule in the Demo-
cratic national convention at st. Louis.
I use the word ignore" instead of the
word repeal advisedly, for there is
no such rule in existence until the con-
yention adopts 1t. The fact that 1t
has been adopted in any convention
since 1890 illustrates the conservatism
the Wis inertiae-of the human mind.
The reason OF the rule persisted with
African slavery, it having been devised
by the proslavery Democrats of the
south, who could control more than one
third but not one-half OF the delegates
to national conventions In antebellum
days. BY the two-thirds rule, while
they could not nominate, they could
prevent the nomination of any man
not friendly to their interests. It was
a most ingenious cohtrivance for their
purposes and proved the undoing Of
Martin Van Buren, in 1874 and Of
Stephen A. Douglas in 1880 at the
Charleston convention.
At first blush it would appear that a
convention containing majority Of
delegates, but not two-t thirds, instruct
ed for particular man would not adopt
the two-thirds rule, which would insure
his defeat, and yet that is precisely
what was done in 1874. A majority
of delegates had been selected for the
purpose of nominating Martin Van
Buren,, but nevertheless the convention
adopted the two-thirds rule, which nc
eomplished his defeat. Wherefore?
Was it done through Ignorance or by
design? Undoubtedly the latter. Many
were instructed for him who at heart
were opposed to the sage Of Kinder
hook, and by voting for the two-thirds
rule and fixing it 80 he could not be
nominated they could "vote for him
as long as he had reasonable chance
for the nomination." thus keeping the
letter Of their instructions, but at the
same time insuring his defeat. They
thought, and perhaps correctly, that
they could explain such performance
to their betrayed constituents more
easily than they could explain direct
vote against Martin. He took terrible
revenge on the Democrats in 1S4S by
boiling Cass' nomination and by &C.
ceptng nomination himself from the
Free Sellers, thereby achieving the de-
feat Of the great Michigander, whom he
hated most cordially. Sweet is re-
Nenge," said Byron, and sweet is re-
venge" thought Van. It may be stat
ed, however, with perfect truth that
Martin Van Buren, in 1S4S committed
historical haraki1. His fame would
have been greater had he never wreak-
ed vengeance on General Cass. Scarce
~ anybody has a good word for Van
Buren,.
But should the two-thirds rule be
ignored? Most assuredly. Nearly all
men agree to that. They differ as to
the when. Some argue that, being
nuisance, it ought to be ignored at
once, while others contend, and plau-
sibly, that It ought not to be ignored
when there issa contest on for the nomi-
nation, as it would be unfair. It Is
safe to predict that the first time the
Democrats haye only one candidate for
the presidential nomination they will
ignore 1t, nd.they will do well in so
Hp{rO
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17

All voters who endorse the principles of the
Democratic party and who intend to support
Its candidates are invited to participate In the
selection of delegates to this convention.
By order of the Democratic State Central
Committee. A. w. MAXWELL.
Chairman.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Courthouse Prop osition Vetoed.

The vote last week on the proposi.
tion for new 100000 courthouse for
Keokuk county was refuted. This is
the third time the proposition has
been submitted to the people.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Mlssouri's Candidate.

1t may turn Wt-and 1t will be lucky
for the party and the country If 1t does
that the .two-thirds rule will enable
Missouris candidate, General Francis
Marion CocRsrell, now serving his thir-
tieth year in the senate of the United
States, to capture the presidential nom
nation, contamination devoutly to
be wished. He has been only recep-
tive candidate up to this time. He
has not uttered "a word or lifted fin
ger in his own behalf, acting on the
theory that: presidential nomination
is to be neither sought nor declined,
and in all this he has perhaps acted
wisely. BUT it is an old saying, worthy
of consideration II not Of acceptance,
that "all things come to him who
waits" The situation at this writing
seems to be as follows: Parker will be
the strongest candidate on the first bal
lot, having perhaps a majority, but
falling short of the necessary two
thirds. Hearst will probably stand
second, having more than a third, but
eomewhat short Of majority. As
Parker and Hearst are both from
New Fork, 1t is not probable that
one will be willing to see the other
nominated and that both Will be for
some compromise candidate. A dead
lock may ensue, and Cockrell stands as
good q chance to be the compromise
candidate as any other man mentioned,
for he will have nucleus in the thirty
six votes of Missouri and in other votes
which come to him.
He possesses all the qualifications for
president. He is not a brilliant man,
but only one brilliant man-Thomas
Jeferson-was ever elected president.
General Cockrell is man Of splendid
intellect, Of long and conspicuous serv-
Ice in the senate, absolutely clean and
ps8ectly safe. He commands the re-
spect of all who know him or know
Of, him. He understands thoroughly
the working Of every department Of
the government and would enforce hon
esky through them all. He has no fads
to. exploit and no hobbies to ride. He
Boas not fitting at windmills, mistak-
Ing them for giants, but is plain, old
fashioned. hardworking Democrat who
uoes not plumber the people himself
and who would not, II he were presi.
dent, permit any one else to plumber
them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
National Republican Convention,
Chicago. ILL.,, June 2l-24.

The Chicago Great Western will on
June 18th to goth inclusive, sell round
trip tickets at one fare plus Is cents
to Chicago, Ill. For further jnfor-
nation apply to any Great Western
Agent or j. P. Elmer, G.. P. A. Chica-
90, Ill. tune 20
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17

We want no one to be penu
rious, small or mean, but we
assert that the economy and
self dicipline which has its
founda ton in the habit of saw
ing, can aot be too early cul-
tivated. Be ready to take ad
vantage of opportunities to
make money.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
Up Against Il.

II the latest press reports are to be
believed, President Roosevelt is "up
against it." to use an expressive piece
OF modern slang, In the matter OF
chairman Of the Republican national
committee. It has been the custom for
q presidential nominee to select the
chairman to conduct his campaign, and
ne custom u vnQuesdonably ground.
q. On MaeQA. z IN ~ - ,e1nanl3e
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
STATE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

convention in Iowa City, Iowa, Tuesday, July
1c. 1904. for the purpose OF making nominations
the following offices, to-wit:
Two presidential electors at large.
One Presidential Elector from each of the
eleven Congressional Districts.
Secretary of State.
Auditor of State,
Treasurer of State.
Attorney General.
Judge of the Supreme Court.
Clerk of the Supreme Court
Reporter of the Supreme Court,
Railroad Commissioner,
The ratio of repres entation will be one dele
gate at large from each county and one dele
gate for each 200 votes or fraction OF 100 or over
cast for the democratic candidate for governor
at the last general election.
The several counties of the Fourth Congress
sional District will be entitled to the following
6nlopafno.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

Time-Card for Elme, Iowa.
In Effect Jan. 3, 1908.
SOUTH BOUND
Leave for Arr. from
Dubuque, Chicago 12:20a. m. $40 p. m.
1919 p. m. 1886 q. m.
Des Molnes, Kansas 1890 a. m. 3:14 a. m.
City and the South 4:s3 q. m. s:38 q. m.
west. 2;f4 p. m. $40 b. m.
NORTH sBOUND,
ST. Paul, Minneapo- 8:14 a. m. 1920 a. m. Il
apoils and the $3.50 q. m, 4:88 q. M
Northwest. $50 p. m. 1915 o. 10.
s.s b;46 p m. 2:4t pm.
All Trains Daily.
". =. DUSxIEE. Agent
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17

Especial Washington letter.
.HERE is much discussion going
on as to the expediency and
Righteousness of ignoring the
fwo.thfrJo y,,Ia IN tho nar,o
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-17

mo Jury.
We are progressing like n crawfish
backward. There is game-which
do not understand-played by sports
and semisports known as progressive
euchre. 1t appears now that we have
game of progressive despotism, played
chiefly by the supreme court Of the
United States, in which and by which
the constitution which the fathers Of
the republic created is to be whitfield
away little by little. It will be remen-
bored that only three or four years age
@sN- Nm. A. aseAt debate q ecnesll1
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-07
/. 9. 9. F.

- ~ W -
Lillian lodge No. 20, D. of r.
installed officers at their regu-
lar meeting last Saturday even
ing for the ensuing term as fol
lows:
Mrs. Blanche Moore, N. G.
Mrs. Rachel Coe, V. G.
Mrs. Florence Walker, r. S.
Mrs. Ella Fisher, Treas.
Mrs. Matte Burbank, r. S. to
N. G.
Mrs. Eliza Waters, L. S. to
N. G.
Mrs. John Owen, r. S. to VIC.
Mrs. Anna Unmack, L. S. to
V. G.
Miss Nettie FiIkins, Warder.
Mrs. Ida Farnsworth, Con.
Mrs. Mary Hansen, |. G.
Mr.. w. %. Wisler, O. G.
Miss Olga Strohbehn, Pianist.
Mrs. w. %. Wisler, Chaplain.
Mrs. VIM. III. Bail leaves for
st. Louis on Thursday, where
she will spend a week visiting
the Worlds Fair, after which
she will go to Illinois to visit
her old home.
w. j. Lillwall, who is now
owner of the Basil Fox farm
south of this city, was a pleas
ant caller today. He says the
crop prospects are very good
this season in that part of the
country.
F. +. Bebee and son shipped
twelve cars of cattle to Chicago
Monday night. John Zahne1
shipped three cars. Bebee and
son also shipped one car of hogs
to Omaha.
j. A. Traver was in the Val.
ley the 18th looking up his in.
terests as a candidate for coun.
ty attorney on the Republican
ticket.
Robert Brown, who has been
visiting in Chicago, returned
to his home in this city the
afternoon of the 4th.
Can't be perfect health with
out pure blood. Burdock Blood
Bitters makes pure blood. Tones
and invigorates the whole sys.
tenn. 40
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1904-07-07
Bad Wreck Near Logan.

The piece of road from the
depot in Logan to Woodbine
seems to be a hoodoo for the
C. & N. w. Ry., as the company
has had more wrecks there than
at any other place on the sys-
tenn. Last night about mid
night a serious wreck occurred
about three miles east of Logan.
A car in the center of freight
train LA jumped the track just
in time for the engine of 119 to
catch it full in the head, throw
ing the engine of 119 off the
track, and seriously injuring
the fireman and slightly injur-
ing the engineer. Nineteen cars
were knocked off the rails ard
traffic on the C. & N. w. was
delayed for several hours. Nos.
8, IL, / and Is were sent around
on the central from Dennison
to Council Bluffs. Twenty cars
of stock in the yards in this
city were held here as there
was no chance to send them
east. Several of the cars were
oil cars and when the crash
came they took fire adding to
the horror of the wreck. It is
thought that at least one youn g
fellow from Dunlap was Gre
mated in the burning cars as he
was known to be trying to beat
his way to Dunlap on the
wrecked train. The wrecker
was sent up from this city about
l o'clock this morning.