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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
HAPPENINGS IN IOWA
EVENTS OF a WEEK THROUGH.
OUT THE STATE.
Prominent Stockholders of Two De.
funct Gold Mine Companies Are
Said to Have Escaped the
Final Crash.

At meeting of the board of direc.
tors of the Liloolet and Hawkeye Gold
Mine companies at Iowa Falls last
week, Mrs. Maude Hamilton, the ste
nographer, showed by the books that
practically all of the prominent stock
holders had managed to escape the
crash.
For the most part the stock was
owned by politicians and officeholders
having been promoted by eX-off1ce hold
ers.
The chief promoter and most of his
political friends apparently anticipat-
ed the collapse, according to Mrs.
Hamilton, and closed out their own
heavy holdings, when prices were ten
times higher than present quotations.
Those who were caught, says Mrs.
Hamilton, were clerks and stenograph.
ers, fully one-half being girls, many
of whom were employed at the state
house. The Liloolet fever developed
among them while the legislature was
in session last spring, and induced
them to invest all their savings in
many instances.
Mrs. Hamilton showed that 1. the
books were kept in an extremely loose
manner owing to the rapidity with
which the promoters disposed of their
stock She says she was unable to
keep UP with their transactions on the
books. She Is assisting all she can
in the investigation, however, and it
is hoped to have the muddle cleared
within q month.
Manager Bliss is still lowering be-
tween life and death, and unaware that
1t is proposed to hold his bondsmen
for the $4,000 shortage.
Mrs. Hamilton declares an effort has
been made to bride her, the object be-
ing to induce her to leave Iowa Falls,
hide In Indiana, and fly from that
place to Texas or further, if necessary,
on account of pursuit. The alleged
reason for wanting the stenographer
to leave the country is that the books
of Liloolet concern may not be so
easily untangled and the alleged short
ages and defalcations brought to light.
The attempt came in promise to re-
imburse her for the fall in the stock
values.
Mrs. Hamilton holds about 5000
shares in the Liloolet and has suffered
the same as other people. Her stock,
which should be worth 80 cents, has
| dropped to l cent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Didn't Know It Was a Crime,

To his plea for mercy, ]. F. Will
Jams, who confessed to concealing
stolen postage stamps found in hay
stack, on the ground that he wanted
the reward and did not know he was
committing crime, Judge H. T. Reed
In federal court at Sioux City replied:
you must have known the govern.
ment doesn't keep its stamps in hay
stacks" But the court was lenient
and let Williams off with a six
months Jail sentence and a fine of
5000. Henry Sheriff., arrested with
Williams, at Sioux Rapids, was dis,
charged. The stamps concealed were
stolen from the Linn Grove, Ia, post.
office, year ago last May Williams
selling some of the stamps aroused
suspicion.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Attempted Assassination.

L. A. swearingen, a pioneer business
man, narrowly escaped assassination
in his home at Oskaloosa early one
morning last week. AS he entered the
kitchen at the rear of his home, an I'M
known assailant shot point blank at
him at close range. One bullet struck
him between the eyes, tearing it's
course along the eyebrow. Three 9TH
er balls struck him on the head, one
pipping the bridge Of his nose, while
another made glancing wound on the
side of his head. Swearingen lodged
back from the door and ran into the
street. shouting for help, but the assas.
sin escaped in the darkness.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
synod Elects OFFICERS.

The Southern District synod of the
German Lutheran church, adjourned
Its session at Iowa City. after having
elected the following officers: Presi.
dent, Rev. H. Japsen, Des Moines;
secretary, Rev. H. Sturgies, Sharon
Center; treasurer, Rev. ]. Dodson,
Wilton Junction. Oskaloosa will be
the meeting place for next year. The
closing numbers of the convention in.
cluded an address by President Jap
sen, who was honored by reelection,
and an interesting account Of work
done at the Orphans home and the
Home for the Aged, the report coming
from Rev. H. Reinemund of Musca,
tine.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

-Four years ago the mum Der of officers
OF the naval marine corps was 24,s36
At present the number is 39,s49-an
increase Of 1858. In eight years we
have more than doubled our naval es-
Enlistment, and we are still adding
toit.
The theory that a powerful navy is
required for the protection of Ameri.
can interests is erroneous. In 1896
naval establishment was smaller than
1T has been since, yet the Cleveland
administration forced Great Britain
to abandon the purpose to seize Ven
ezuelan territory. With her,immense
navy England would not risk con-
t1ict at arms with US. The United
States is safe from any attack upon
the seacoast because of dependence up
on US for foodstuff. None of the Eu-
ropean nations produces a suficiency
OF these for its consumption and prac-
tically the only source of supply is this
country. Our ability to feed Europe
Is better protection than a great navy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
"Mashern Goes TO Jail.

Flirting on the streets Of Des Moines
10 to be stopped by Judge Mathis and
the police force. Friday George Burns
was arrested, charged with attempting
to form the acquaintance Of Miss
Fairy Gore, employed in department
store. He admitted that he believed
the girl would take walk with him
and that he accosted her, asking for a
street acquaintance. Judge Mathis as
sessed a fine Of 500 for the act, and
In default of payment Burns had to go
into cell for thirty days.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Banker Indicted.

w. E. Brown. president Of the First
National bank of Storm Lake, must
hurry to Sioux City from the st. Louis
fair to be arraigned in the federal
court on an indictment for fraudulent
banking, or his $4,000 appearance
bond will be forfeited and bench
warrant issued for his arrest. Brown
has been telegraphed The govern
ment is ready for trial and will en-
deavor to punish Brown, who is promi-
nent. His bank is said to have mis-
used $4,000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Farmers and Horsemen.

Are your horses afflicted with Heavesp
II so you should at once procure bot
tie Of LUERs HEAvE DROPS, a sure
cure for Heaves Short-windedness,
Coughs and Indigestion. For sale by
Shuttleworth Drug Co., P. A. Glenn
mers, VIM. Connolly, and Lomas &
MILF lOOyl
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

The Public says: 'Democrats'of the
democratic variety in Wisconsin will
serve the party best by voting for La
Fallette for Governor. A democratic
republican is always preferable to a
plutocratic democrat; and If Peck has
any claims to being democrat ex-
cept the party label, he has kept the
secret WelI.n
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
BANK AT TREl NOR Is ROBBED.
Assistant Cashier Locked in the Vault
and $1,7OO Taken.

A robber entered a savings bank at
Treynor Thursday afternoon and COM
PEELED the assistant cashier, Miss
Francis Flood, to give up $1,700. Then
the robber drove the woman, who was
alone in the bank, into the big vault,
and locked her in. Customers going
into the bank half an hour later heard
the woman's screams for help and re-
leased her.
Karl karrer, who was arrested Fri
day at Council Bluffs on charge of
holding up Miss Frances Flood and
robhing the Bank of Treynor, Ia, of
$l,7O0, Sunday made confession to
Sheriff Canning and returned the
greater part of the stolen money.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

Already there is talk OF hiring coolie
labor on the Panama canal. This is
another species of protection to Am.
erican labor" that we read so much
about in the administration papers
owned by giant trusts thatav them
selves Of foreign contract labor at ev-
cry opportunity. DEBORAH Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Cashier Of pefunct Bank Accused.

Arnold Buthien, cashier of the New
Liberty Savings bank, which failed
two weeks ago, has been arrested
on a warrant sworn out by the bank
directors charging him with embez-
Element of $17,150. Beside this spe-
cific charge report says the alleged in
debtedness of the cashier to the bank
may reach $45,000. Buthien, hearing
that he was wanted, surrendered him
self. He says he can disprove the
charge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Boy Killed HimseIf.

Because his parents forced him to
attend the public school against his
will, Johnnie Mutchler, aged fourteen
years, living with his father and moth
err near Floyd, seven miles north of
Charles City, turned target rifle up.
on himself, inflicting wound that
caused death an hour later.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Grief Kills an Iowa Woman.

Grief because she shot her husband
was the cause assigned by physicians
for the death of Mrs. Peter Levy at
Leon. She recently shot and killed
her husband. who she mistook for q
chicken thief.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
FOR SALE
Chester White Swine and Shrop-
shire Sheep.

1.t p j.
zoe good, growthy, heavy
boned pigs of last Falls and
this Springs farrow, either
sex. Pairs and trios not akin.
Can furnish old customers
with new blood.
IS large, growthy, heavy
boned boars of last Falls far
row.
Is good, pure-bred yearling
and two-year-old Shropshire
rams, also ram lambs.
Breeding and quality of both
hngs and sheep of the very
best. Prices reasonable.
r. A. EcKsTEIN & Bro,
r. F. d. No. 2, Chester, Ia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
The Navy Of the United States.

The president insists that this coun-
try must have a powerful navy to pro-
mote "the peace of the country in the
fnture; to protect our citizens abroad,
and to safeguard our commerce with
foreign countries" The republic will
be peaceful because powerful, is the
idea; to be powerful we must have a
great navy. These figures show the
number of war ships of every class
built, building and authorized to be
hnflf, in tho Won re oivap
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

"It was almost a miracle. Burdock
Blood Bitters cured me of q terrible
breaking out all over the body. am
very grateful" Miss Julia E'ibridge,
West Cornwe II, Conn.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

A boone to travellers. DR.. Fowler's
Extract Of Wild Strawberry. Cures
dysentery, diarrhoea, seastckness,
nausea. Pleasant to take. Acts
promptly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
i'd Revive Sons Of veterans Order.

William G. Dustin, commander-in-
chief of the Sons of Veterans Of the
United States, and his chief of staff,
General Reed, have been holding a
conference with the various members
of the order in the state for the pur-
pose of reviving it in this state.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Veteran Iowa Publisher Dead.

Charles I. Barker, a veteran news.
paper publisher and at one time owner
OF the Burlington Gazette, died Thurs.
day at Burlington. aged seventy-eight
years.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
c. M. s. ST. p. r. r.

Homeseekers' tickets to points
sou theast on sale at Cresco, Oct. 18th
and Nov. 18th; also to points in
Minnesota, North Dakota on N. P.
and q. N, r. R., Oct. 18th. Don't
forget low rates to San Francisco one
way which close Oct. 18th. Through
tourist car every Tuesday.
llt2. M. ]. WHITE, Agt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

Monarch over pain. Burns, cuts,
spIains, stings. Instant relief. DR..
Thomas Eclectric OH. At any drug
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

u u ii Il &. &: Il Il
Clark's = =
Judge Parker Growing In Strength. q
Democrat Likely to Win the
House Of Representatives - ~ ~
y y q q q q Z. I

from the press dispatches that the
almond eyed, pigtailed disciples of Con-
tucius domiciled in the islands are ex-
hibiting signs Of intending to set up
Chinese party Of their own, which
threatens Republican supremacy In To-
cal matters, which Is worrying the Re-
publican leaders almost into insanity.
Hence the strenuous effort to capture
VIE Chinese vote" Wonder what the
e6orsEs Of the land will think Of 'the
ohanese vote" and Of the Republican
e4ort to capture 1t. White laborers are
osportsd from Colorado without the
shadow Of law or Justice by Repub-
bean governor, but 1.-THE Chinese vote"
b eagerly sought by the Republicans
e the Hawaiian islands, Quite con-
exAsti
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Opportunities.

Good openings for all lines of bust
ness and trade in new towns. Large
territory thickly settled. Address
Edwin B. Magill, Mgr, Townsite De-
par tment, Chicago Great Western
Railway, Eft. Dodge, Ia. oct 81
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
The Chinese Vote.

Tho Chinese Vote.
No doubt many good and worthy cit
teens will be astonished to learn that
there is such thing as "the Chinese
vote" in our political system and under
our flag. Nevertheless there is. When
the resolution annexing the Sandwich
Islands was before congress fought
1t tooth and nail for many reasons,
among others for the reason that it
would introduce Chinese voters, which
the jingoes denied most volubly and
most vociferously. They prevailed.
The leper colony was annexed. Now
comes the news that the Republicans
In those islands are straining every
nerve, as well as their barrel, to cap.
~ .tss uhi1ssA- -yetAG' y ltar1p
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

No doubt when Senator Henry Ca
bot Lodge learned that his arch Re-
publican enemy, Hon. Eugene N. Foss,
the head and front Of the advocates Of
Canadian reciprocity, had been nom
mated for congress he felt that hole
was torn in his senatorial toga.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Ne Interests Of Consumer.
The st. Louis Post Dispatch editorial.
" discourses as follows;

Y discourses as follows:
The campaign Just begun is one in
which consumers Of the necessaries of
lfs are especially interested.
Prices under the Republican system of
protection TO monopoly are fixed by mo-
Aopoly, and the consumers are at the
percy OF the trusts and combines which
have been built up under the fostering
eers OF partial government.
Everything that enters into the common
uses Of life IL thus controlled. Shoes.
oao&hinS. meat. prime necessaries, steel,
which enters into pretty much every
thing used by the masses; lumber-there
u not single article Of use and neces-
Nty not thus controlled by a monopoly,
and the tariff Is the mother Of monopoly,
~ sugar trust magnate expressed it.
The Republicans stand pat In their
platform 1t is said that II ever the tariff
- to be revised II must be revised by its
friends. It has been SO revised several
times. always with increased duties and
higher prices. What tariff revision by
friends Of the tariff means the people
know too well.
The Democratic platform rings true on
this point: I'VE favor the gradual reduce
ton OF the tariff by the friends of the
MASSES and for the common veal. and
not BY the friends Of its abuses, its ex-
tortions and Its determinations, keeping
n view the ultimate ends Of equality of
bordens and equality Of opportunities
There 10 nothing evasive or cloudy in
that declaration. Consumers will not be
at loss to see their interest in it. II
they keep their heads clear of the absurd
sophisms employed by monopoly to bam-
booxle them.
| The consumer pays the tax: II he does
not, why do the monopolists want the
tax? When the citizen travels to the
worlds fair he pays his share of the tax
- steel rails; when he buys a coat he
Pays the tariff duties on wool and cloth
q the monopoly profit levied by the do
Aestie producer by means Of protection.
1olls are levied on everything. Turn
which way he Will. monopoly confronts
him and demands its profits.
The contrast between the two parties in
this respect Is too striking to escape the
observation OF the most careless. The
one stands for high tariff and monopoly;
the other for a reduction Of the tariff,
beneficial competition and liberation of
tie masses from the extortion Of greed.
A. in 1892. It is consumers cam
paign; az in 1892, the consumers are
Aroused; as in 1892. they will rebuke mo-
nSpoly and the subservient agents Of mo-
nopoly In the government On the
ground OF plain common sense there
should be no doubt Of the result.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
- ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Ia Cruel Hoax.

published in great faring headlines an
Elaborate dispatch to the effect that
Colonel David Bremner Henderson of
Dubuque, Ia, ex-speaker Of the house
Of representatives, is a wreck, both
mentally and physically. On Tuesday,
de 27th, In three line dispatch print
cd in an obscure corner Of the same
papers, the original story was denied.
The frat dispatch was cruel hoax and
caused hundreds OF thousands Of peo-
PIE to mourn, for no man ever carried
about In his breast a bigger, kinder,
truer heart than does David B. Hen
derson. Those who read the three line
correction will be delighted to know
that he Is in good health, both mental
and physical. But multitudes who
read the sensational lie will never see
the correction. It is one of the most
unpleasant features Of our politics that
every evil minded person in the coun-
Try appears to have carte blanche to
mtsrepresent and SANDER public men.
Why this should be so is an unfathom-
able mystery, but it is so. This mat
ter was 80 serious that Colonel Hender-
sons most estimable wife sent out the
contradiction herself. What malicious
purpose the originator Of the story had
has not been divulged. 1t may never
be. Whatever the motive and whoever
the author, much harm was done.
Speaker Henderson is a man who
was made to be loved. He is an In
tense Republican, but what of that?
He was popular on both sides of the
house. If the Democratic minority had
been permitted to elect speaker on
the sole condition that he be Re-
publican they would have unanimous
q sssetsd Colonel Henderson. 30 far
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

Only one remedy in the world that
will at once stop ttchiness Of the skin
in any part of the body. Doan's ONT
ment. At any drug store, 50 cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

as am individually concerned can
ruthfully say that he did me many
kindnesses, and am his friend, wish
Ing him prosperity, happiness and
length Of days. was sorry when he
abruptly quit public life, and would be
glad to see him return to it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY

DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET.
For President,
ALTON B. PARKER
of New York.
For Vice President,
HENRY G. DAVIS
of West Virginia,
DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET.
For Secretary Of State,
CHARLES A. DICKSON, Woodbury. County.
For Auditor of State,
EDGAR F. MEDARY, Allamakee County.
For Treasurer of State.
HENRY REIGELMAN, Polk County.
For Attorney General,
MAURICE o'CoNNOR, Webster County.
For Railroad Commissioner,
Up. MANATREY, Jefferson County.
For Judge Supreme Court,
j. w, SULLIVAN, Kossuth County.
For Electors at Large,
W.O. SCHMIDT, Scott County.
J.B. ROMANS, Crawford County.
For Fourth District Eleetor,
K.w. scHUG, Clayton County,
For Congress 4th District,
WIN. o. HOLMAN, of Mason City.
County Ticket.
For Recorder,
AUGUST SCHIMMING, of Saratoga.
For clerk of the Court,
FIJI. OWENS, of Chester.
For Supervisor of the First District,
&c. WOELLsTEIN, Of Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
Lneoin's Appeal to Young Mon.
prom letter to William H. Herndon.
Waahiuetou. luna 22 1913

As"@Vsu . HPPeAI 20 S00u1 m0ns
prom a letter to William H Herndon,
Washington. June "a, 1881
A. to young men. You must not wait
For instance. do you suppose that
should ever have got into notice If had
waited to be hunted up and pushed for
ward by older men? You young men get
together and form a Rough and Ready
club" and have regular meetings and
speeches. Take in everybody you can
get. Harrison Grimsley. L. A. Enos, Lee
Kimball and c. w. Matheny will do to
begin the thing, but as you go along
gather up all the shrewd. wild boys about
town. whether Just of age or little un-
der age-Chris Logan. Reddick Ridgely,
Lewis Zwizler and hundreds such. Let
every one play the part he can play best,
some speak. some sing and all "holler."
Your meetings will be Of evenings; the
older men and the women will go to hear
you; so that 1t will not only contribute to
the election of "Old ZACH" but will be an
interesting pastime and improving to the
intellectual faculties of all engaged.
Don't fail to do this.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
That Is good advice to young Demo-
Gratis. The only changes necessary are
to substitute the name Of Judge Par
ker for the name of "Old Zach" by
whom Mr.. Lincoln meant General
Zachary Taylor, the hero of Buena
Vista, and substitute the names of the
Houng Democrats in lieu Of the names
sf the young Wings whom he men,
lions. There is no better way for
young men to improve themselves in
eellectually than by trying their pow
ers of speechmaking. and every man,
old and young, ought to take an In
forest In politics, which is business Of
the most serious import.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

eOoTT s. BOVINE. Chemists.
eO9-4l5 Pearl Street, New York.
soc. and $500 all druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
AND HEALING
CURE FOR
CATARRH

Easy and pleasant tt
use. Contains no In,
furious drug.
1t is quickly absorb
ed. Gives relief a
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14

Washington dispatches inform US
that Hon. William 81. Taft, ex-govern-
or general of the Philippines, now Sec
rotary Of war, has returned to his desk.
Good news, truly. But Governor Les
lie M. Shaw and Mr.. Secretary Of Agrl-
culture James Wilson are still ION
their travels" as Charles II. described
his wanderings. Mr.. Secretary Shaw
ought to be at his desk, endeavoring to
stop the deficit in the treasury.