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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
FARMERS Score Railroads.

It Is becoming a popular pastime in
this city to score the railroads, and con-
sequently the farmers institute, which
was held at the statehouse last week,
has worked the fad into its routine of
business. One indignant cattle grower
who gave vent to his feelings in the
matter, attacked the rates and train
service Of the companies, declaring that
since a double track had been in use be-
tween his town and Chicago the time in
reaching the market had been increased
several hours and said that so pounds
Of beef were now added on each animal
s'to the contribution which is made to
the packers" Another delegate init
mated that the railways were in league
with the packers trust while A. F..
Ames, Of the Corn Belt Meat Producers
association, said that the fault lay with
the method Of handling which the roads
use, and declared that the patience OF the
live stock raisers with the railroads was
nearing the limit. General Manager
Delano. Of the Iowa division of the %"
road, addressed the meeting, saying that
Iowa farmers were to be granted all
privileges which other states enjoy, but
eatd his concern was not attempting to
give away money. His speech was fol-
lowed by a volley of questions and an
ewers which indicated that fight Of
no small caliber Is due for the near fu-
ture between the Iowa producers and
the roads Of the state.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
IOWA CROP A BUMPER.
THE 1904 YIELD is VALUED AT
1921, 1907, 1858.
ROADS ARE SCORED AGAIN
Farmers Institute Attacks Railways
of State-Move to Protect Trees
Agriculture Department
Has Good Year.
Especial correspondence.l

Des Moines, Dec 19.-Director ]. R.
Sage, of the Iowa crop and weather serv-
ice, has issued his annual report of the
total crop harvested by the farmers Of
this state, showing yields that aggre-
gate approximately $350OO0OO more than
those of 1903. Corn heads the list of
cereals with a harvest of 323,S53,3S0
bushels, which is 93,342, 900 bushels
more than the yield of 1903. The total
crop for the state is valued at 1921 ,207,-
25S. as compared with $256,413,704 for
last year. The average value per busnel
of farm products as Jaken from those
produced in Iowa is IS cents. At the out
set Of the season conditions were adj
verse and everything seemed to point to
miserable year in the agricultural line.
The warmness and dryness of the autumn
months made partial amends for the
low temperature and slow progress dur
ing the summer with the result that the
harvest taken as whole was bumper.
The amount of production OF the leading
staples follows:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
MANY LIVES LOST IN MOAT
JAPs KILLED BY PREMATURE
EXPLOSION OF MINE.
Capture of Russian Fort at Kekwan
Mountain Brilliant
Spectacle.

Headquarters of the Third Japanese
Army, via Fusan, Dec 81. - The cap
ture of the north Kekwan mountain
fort was brilliant spectacle. For
weeks the Japanese had been tunnel
ling two shafts 40 feet in length, with
four branches. They laid seven mines.
which were exploded on the 18th The
two attacking parties were composed
of volunteers, and those participating
the fort or die. The soldiers of the
first force were distinguished by red
badge. They remained in The moat
during the explosion of the mines,
having charged prematurely, and
many were killed by the debris. The
second body of assaulters. distin-
guished by white badges, was in the
saps during the explosion, and was
prevented from charging Immediately,
the mouths of the saps having been
filled with debris The explosion made
two huge rents on the north walls,
through which the assaulters charged
the enemy, winning the trenches in
front of the wall and killing the re-
mainder of the garrison in the rear of
the fort.
London, Dec. 2l.-According to spe-
cial correspondents with the Japanese
army, the capture Of the Kekwan fort
was complete surprise to the Russian
garrison, there having been no prepara-
tory bombardment. Japanese sappers
drove shafts 40 feet under the parapet
of the fort from the escarpment and
moat. In these two tons of dynamite
were exploded simultaneously, COM
pletely wrecking the interior OF the fort,
whilst siege and shrapnel guns shelled
Russian troops in the vicinity. This &C.
Cured at two o'clock in the afternoon.
A detachment of Japanese infantry
made headlong but premature rush
and go of them became buried under a
mass of debris, greatly delaying the at
tack. Despite this mischance another
volunteer force dashed forward and cap
tured the parapet In the meantime the
Russians had been strongly reinforced
and fierce hand-to-hand struggle with
bayonets and grenades was continued
till near midnight, when the few Rus
sian survivors retreated to the city, and
the fort was captured. Its construc-
ton displays the utmost scientific
knowledge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Albion

The goose plucking season has drawn
to close.
John Jacobson and wife Sundayed
at the home of his parents.
Hugo Serfling, who has been away
during the past two years, returned
Thursday for few days. visit.
Herbert Brink and Lawrence Riggs
were seen in this vicinity, Sunday.
Jas. Nolen and Frank Farley went
to Bluffton last Saturday.
Anal Bigalk and VIM Keune, with
their wives, went to Preston last
Saturday to see Mrs. Thed. Deport, a
sister OF Mrs. Keune and Mr.. Bigalk,
who is on the sick list.
Andrew Michel ard wife Sundayed
at the home Of Chas. Michel.
A large number of friends and rela.
tives visited at the home of Geo.
Ludwig. Sunday.
Willie Milbreth, Anal Biealk, John
Quinn, Herbert Milbreth, Henry
Rigalk, Geo Volkman, Herbert Brink,
Lawrence Riggs, Fernet Walters and
Geo. Kirshbaum Sundayed at the
home of w. F. Rigalk.
The funeral OF Miss Lucinda Miller
was held at the M. E. church last
Saturday.
Hugo Serf1ing and daughter
Sundayed at the Riggs home.
Thos. HAYES and Jas. Larkin
Grounded up" a fine lot Of cotton tails
Sunday
Ed Kruger, in company with
friends, spent Sunday evening at the
home uf Albert Rigalk.
Edward Knnte Sundayed at the
home of VIM. Walters.
Tim Quinn Sundayed at the Jake
Jacobson home.
Patrick Keefe was seen driving by
last Tuesday.
Mrs. p. Bigalk has returned from
the hospital and seems to be much
improved.
Following is notice of the death
OF Lucinda Miller, daughter of
Herman and Amanda Miller, who
died recently in Albion township; the
notice is furnished by our regular cor
respondent:
1t is impossible to silence your
grief with words. The soul pleads
for utterance in tears, and letitspeak
thus. We bow In sorrow at the taking
|of your little one, feeling that while
| the ripened fruit may be gathered, 1t
seems cruel that the bud should be
taken before it has had an opportunity
to unfold its blossom; but in nature,
fruits fall as do also blossoms and
buds. In the way of kind nature,
this is perhaps the best, and in the
taking from our arms Of this little
one we will try to accept the cross
and bear it, believing that the bud
will yet blossom and bear fruit in the
angel land whittier the spirit of this
: pure child has so early flown.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
MAY Bring Case to Court.

Opposition to the biennial amend
ment, which many people believe was
effectively presented at the last cleo
ton, has begun to assume shape, and
a scheme has been evolved by those
who do not favor the move to bring the
matter into court. 1t has been planned
to have some supervisor elected for .
term of three years demand a certifi-
cate for four years, as there is no
election in 1907, thus leaving his Of
fee unoccupied for year. But, ON the
other hand. it is pointed out that .
supervisor elected for term of three
years would serve until his successor
was elected and properly qualified for
the Office Another move to bring the
Ease into the courts is suggested by
the opposition. 1t has been asked that
one of the political parties hold con-
vention next summer and demand that
the secretary of state issue an oflcial
ballot relating to the question Of the
validity Of the amendment. This, 1t Is
thought, would have the desired effect.
In all probability the fight will be
brought to the supreme court.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
c a.arrh and Hay Fever.

Liquid Cream Balm is becoming
quite as popular in many localities as
Ely's Cream Balm solid. 1t IS pre-
pared for use in atomizers, and Is
highly priced by those who have been
accustomed to call upon physicians
for.such treatment. Many physicians
are using and prescribing 1T. All the
medicinal properties of the celebrated
Cream Balm are contained in the
Liquid form, which is 75c including
spraying tube. All druggists, or by
mail. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren ST.,
New YORK.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Sayre for Assistant Counsel.

The following motion was passed
by the board of supervisors last week:
THAT Frank Sayre, of DEBORAH, be
employed as assistant counsel for the
State in the case of the State of Iowa
VS.. T. I. Clifford, for the sum of $500
to prosecute the case in the district
court of Winneshiek county, and $40
per day, not to exceed 800, in case of
an appeal to the supreme court and In
case of disagreement of the jury, re-
sulting in new trial or re-trial for
cause, he is to receive $3.50 for said
service. Deborah Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
PR01EsTANTs FINISH CASE.
ALL TESTIMONY AGAINST SHOOT
PRESENTED.
Apostle John Henry Smith Again On
the Stand-Believes Senator
Took Endowment.

Washington, Dec. 81. Attorney Tay-
Ter Tuesday afternoon announced that
the protestants had presented all theiv
testimony and had examined all the Wit
nesses that they had been able to reach
with subpoenas in the case against Sem
ator Smoot.
Apostle John Henry Smith was the
first witness called when the proceed
ings opened. Mr.. Tayler asked: rs the
taking of the endowment . necessary
prerequisite to marriage in templef
I'm the main, yes; should answer
both yes and no to that question"
Gould Senator Smoot be elected A
apostle without taking the endow-
ment?"
HE could have been; yes. sir"
could he have been married to his
wife for time and eternity without tax
ing the endowments?"
HE could have been; yes, sir
do such marriages occur nowf"
II presume not"
Then the inference we are to draw
from your testimony" said Mr.. Tayler,
40 ludI yOu uoNO ~ AAVWAV06V
whether Mr.. Smoot took the endowment
or not?"
mo, sir, do not know. OF course I
have my own BELIEF" said Apostle
Smith.
"And your belief Is that hs did take
the endowment"
YES. sir"
And it would have made NO difference
to you in voting for him for an apostle
whether he had taken the sndowmsnta
or notY" asked Mr.. Tayler.
Knowing Senator smoot - Do, NJ
SIR" replied the witness.
Then, in response to questioas b
Chairman Burrows, Apostle Smith said
he had no knowledge Of any apostle whs
has not taken the endowmsnts. nor hal
he any positive information 70 The con.
trary.
B. B. Haywood, United States mafsAa'
for Utah, who received the subpoena
) from the sergeant-At-atms Of the ssAAtl
for witnesses wanted BY the eommittes
was sworn, and testified that he ha,
subpoenas for IA or more persons TIA
he had not been able to ind.
The defense In the smoot case will b
GIN on January 10. 1905.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Texas Banks Closed,

Houston, Tex, Dec 81. - Two banks
one at Angleton and another at Velasco,
both of them owned by w. w. Hoskins,
closed their doors Monday. A run,
which started Saturday at Angleton,
was continued to-day until MIR. Hoskins
went there from Velasco and posted
notice that he would suspend payment
until he could make arrangements for
payment of all claims in full. No state
ment of assets or liabilities was made.
Both banks paid all claims until they
closed. 1t is asserted that about $50 900
has been withdrawn during the runs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Ex-aoyernor Dead.

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. 21,-Former
GOV. James P, Eagle died here Tuesday
after an illness of three weeks. He was
governor of Arkansas from 1889 to 1893.
He has been president of the Arkansas
Baptist state convention 81 years, and
at the last meeting declined reelection.
He was also president of the Southern
Baptist convention.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
The Third Victim.

Wellington, Kan, DAG. 81. - Miss o.
i've Hall died at hospital at Wichita
Monday, from the effects of refresh
ments supposed to have contained poi
son, eaten at the May-Wimer wedding
in this city. This is the third death
from this cause, and it is feared other
persons will Gle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
To Transform Penitentiary.

Father" Coffin, the former head OF
the Anu-Saloon League Of Iowa, Is to
devote his time this winter to arousing
public sentiment preparatory to intro
ducing into the legislature at its next
session a bill. the purpose Of which is
to transform the Anamosa penitentiary
into a reformatory in which the proper
classification of inmates will be SCI
cured. II the bill gets through 1t will
prevent the contamination Of young
men, new to convict life, by preventing
their association with hardened GRIMM
n,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
VIII Resign January o.

Washington, Dec. II. - The Post
says: Senator Fairbanks said yester-
day that his resignation would be for
Marded to the governor of Indiana
January 8, the date of the meeting Of
the legislature, to take effect March 4
next, when he will be jnaugurated vice
president. Until recently It had beeh
his intention to delay the resignation
TIL early in March. A careful study OF
the presidents in such cases led to the
conclusion that the plan decided on
would be entirely regular.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Train Kills Two.

Kent. O.. Dec. 2l.-Two men, one an
unknown Greek. were killed Tuesday
by a Baltimore & Ohio train. Frank
II. Smith, of Cleveland, aged 40, who
served in the Philippines, was badly
mangled. 1t is supposed they both fell
nj The train.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
President to Speak.

Washington, Dec. 81. ~ President
Roosevelt Tuesday accepted an invita-
ton to attend the Lincoln day dinner to
be given by the Republican club, of
New York, on the 18th of next Febru-
airy. The invitation was extended by
William D. Murphy, of New York, on be-
half Of the club The president will
deliver an address at the dinner.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
An Emergency Medicine.

For sprains, burns, scads and SINH
lar Injuries, there is nothing 80 good
as Chamberlains Pain Balm. Itsooth.
es the wound and not only gives in-
slant relief from pain, but causes the
parts to heal in about one third the
time required by the usual treatment.
AS 1t is an antiseptic all danger from
blood poisoning is avoided. Sold by
Shuttleworth Drug Co. =
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Reyolutionists win.

Washington, Dec, PA cablegram
has been received at the state depart
ment from the acting American consul
at Asuncion, Paraguay, stating that the
revolution has been successful and that
peace has been proclaimed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Seven killed BY
A Failing Wall
HOTEL GUESTS AT MINNEAPOLIS
ARE CRUSHED TO DEATH
WHILE ASLEEP.
SIDE OF A BURNED
BUILDING BLOWN OVER
Tons Of Brick and Mortar Crash Down
Upon Three-story Hostelry = List
Of Dead and Injured-Disaster to
Be Investigated.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 21.-Seven
persons lost their lives early Tuesday in
the Croker hotel on Fifth street through
the falling of the high east wall Of the
o. II. Peck building, which was de-
stroyed by IRE last Tuesday night. 9th
ers of the IA sleeping in the totel were
injured. The high wind loosened the
bricks and tons of brick and stones
crashed down upon the roof of the three
story hotel. The roof was carried
through to tho basement, carrying death
and injury before it.
Dead and Injured.
The dead are: Hans Anderson, en-
lployed at Ronners livery; James Ham
!lton. employed at Ronner's livery; G..
NJ. Kenyon, foreman Daniels linseed oil
mill; William Emmermon, laborer. Will
uam Braa. contractor; Joseph Violet,
eoachman.
The injured: Mrs. George Boyce, cut
about face and body bruised; w. ].
Croker, badly bruised and suffering
from exposure; Mrs. Jennie Murray,
chest injured; Mrs. Evelyn Williams.
face cut and badly bruised; Mrs. Anna
McNevins, chin cut and BADLY bruised.
Mrs. Maggie Leclaire, the cook, was
taken to the city hospital seriously in
jured.
Victims All Asleep.
Almost everyone in the hotel was
asleep when the crash came. Within
one moment the entire building was a
wreck, with injured and dying people
calling for help. The fire department re-
sponded quickly as did also Large share
Of the police department, who set to work
rescuing the in jured.
A passer-by who heard the crash
promptly turned in a fire alarm and the
fire department arrived in time to check
an incipient blaze in the wreck, and the
flremen and policemen at once turned
their attention to extricating those still
alive and recovering the bodies of the
dead This work was carried on under
great difficulties, the black darkness and
danger that more OF the wall that doomed
threatening above might fall adding to
the terror.
The responsibility for the accident
will be the subject of thorough investi-
cation. ]. G. Houghton, the building in
spector, had made an inspection Of the
standing walls only Monday, but had
given no orders concerning them. He
had earlier ordered the demolition Of
the other parts of the walls that seemed
to threaten to fall, The inmates of the
hotel had at hrst been much worried by
the proximity of the Peck wall and had
moved elsewhere. But as nearly week
had passed and the wall stood apparent
ly arm they had come back. The ter
rifc northwest gale that blew Monday
night was the cause of the fall and 1t ex-
erted greater pressure than the build
Ing inspector had looked for, while the
vail vas less firm than he thought.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Farmers and horsenel1.

Are your horses afflicted with Heaves?
If SO you should at once procure bot
tie of LUERs HEAyE DROPS, sure
cure for Heaves Short-windedness,
Coughs and Indigestion. For sale by
Shuttleworth Drug Co., P. A. Glenn
mer's, VIM. Connolly, and Lomas &
Milz 100y1
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Milwaukee ofIieial Dead

Milwaukee, Dec. 21.-City Clerk Ed
ward M. schuengel, aged AZ years, died
suddenly Tuesday. Mr.. Schuengel had
been suffering from Bright's disease and
heart trouble for some time. During
his life he had held many Offices of trust
in Milwaukee. He was a member Of
many fraternal organizations.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
nronlr,s Deliphtful Home,

Crank's Delightful Home.
! "old Hunks is one of the crankiest
and most disagreeable men ! ever
net, but they say he has delightful
home"
"Well, it's true. He spends three
,fourths Of his time away from IT,
Chicago Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Would Protect Iowa Timber.

The Iowa Park and Forestry associa-
ton met here last week and a session OF
great interest resulted. The most i'm
portant act Of the convention was the
resolution in which move to protect
the timber land of the state and encour-
age the cultivation Of trees was advo-
Gated. 1t Is probable that when the leg
tslature meets a law with that end in
view will be drawn up and presented.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
a Proverb Disbelieved.

"Do you believe that people who
marry in haste repent at leisure7"
mo" answered Miss Cayenne
Sometimes they are kept SO busy And
ing fault that they never have Any u!
ra"-WssftpsbUu sus.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Fruit Growers in Session.

The annual meeting of the State Hor-
tieultural society In this city last week
was an occasion Of exploiting the prizes
which that organization CARED off at
the st. Louis worlds fair. Iowa apples
took the first prize from Oregon and
Nebraska, who captured second and
third places, respectively. The state ex-
hibited 800 varieties Of apples at St.
Louis, and II y said New Workers of
jsta-S Sulsaf e>tstS TT sSaAeaa1 ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Importing Miners.

Carbonate, ILL.,. Dec 21.-Sixty skilled
miners from Pennsylvania arrived 1T
Zeigler Tuesday, and were immediatsly
taken inside the stockade at Letter mine.
A heavy guard accompanied the men
from Christopher. and there was no
trouble. The statement Is made that
700 tons Of coal had been mined st zeig-
Ter, and 1t Ia expected that before the
week is finished the output will BE- 400
tons.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
cREsco MARKET.
Corrected twice q weekly
For Sale.

The west half OF the southeast
quarter of section u, township 81,
range IL, Howard county, Iowa. En-
quire OF John Rathart and Stephen
Dotzler, Bonair, Iowa, or j. A. Dreier.
Billings, Mo. 1btf.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23

The value OF pasturage and grazing
for 1904 is estimated at s90,000,000. To
the work OF Prof. Holden and the deter
mined efforts on the part of the farmers
to make the crop success is given the
credit for the monster yield of this year.
Prof Holden made trips through Iowa
instructing the farmers in the corn rails
ing art. and the result is seen in the fig
ures above.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Judging BY Appearances.

vUuB96 y EFT 80"
"Ah, yes" said the stout lady, "mu-
sic is meat and drink to me-"
"You must keep hand organ man
playing by the day under your win.
dow" replied the erusty old womAn-
hater.-Chicago Record-H Herald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23

the fruit as souvenirs. Two handsome
banners, emblems of 1owa's newly de-
veloped industry, were shown at the
meeting. G. M. Chapman, of Weshta,
was elected director, the position for
merly occupied by Mr.. Shontz, who is
about to remove from the state. c. F..
Gardner, of Usage, succeeds ]. S. Trigg,
while all other officers, including Presi-
dent Kline, were reelected.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23

A Gloomy Prediction Fulfilled.
Farmer Whifietree-Bill Perkins son
Dan has got a political job
Farmer Medders-Gosh! alters said
that Teller d grow up ter be 9 loafssI-
Rlck. :,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Thew Merely Tote EN-.

''Now, how do you move your poles about7''
We queried. do you float emp
tie chief replied with cheerful shout;
"os. mol We merely totem
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-23
Furs Wanted.

High prices paid for raw furs. Pre-
fer MiukAnd Weasel unskinned.
MI ]. Il PzAsN