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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

llclty. flQeS nave
been constructed which run all the way
up the interior walls Of the monument
extending to within few feet of thu
tower floor. In these pipes wires Will
be extended with weights attached ia
the ends and scientists will carefully
measure the stretch Of the wire pro.
duced by the gravity Of the earth Thu
will be done by an instrument called
the cathstometer.
1t will require some very accurate
figuring, but it is expected that the re.
suits will be of much Importance and
value. The most extensive test Of this
kind ever conducted before were with
73-foot wires DR.. Becker's experiment.
will measure the infnitesima degrees
Of strain on wire over 500 feet Ions,
When the results are computed bridge
builders and construction engineer
will have a more accurate idea Of the
ratio of strain in the materials which
they use. At present, In the huildina
of bridges, the laws OF elasticity cannot
be definitely reckoned with. SO far a
the biologists and their knowledge Of
the earth's compressibility IL con.
cerned they are stu worse OF from q
scientific standpoint. The tests now
being made, 1t is hoped, will in great
measure relieve these conditions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01
INTERESTING VARIETY.

The shortage in the world g grain crop
this year will amount to five per cent.
Europe's grain crop is over IA per cent.
less than that OF 1903.
The largest colladium known IL IN
Beavertown, Pa. Some Of the leayes
are four and one-half feet long and 40
inches wide, while the circumference OF
the stalk is 40 feet.
Al expedition sent by Amherst col
lege to the fossil-bearing districts Of
Wyoming has brought back specimens
OF monkeys, squirrels and pigs said to
be fully 100000 years old.
Theirs are $4,000 Japanese in San Franz
cisco. All the children attend the pub
Tic schools. side by side with the whites
AS the schools will not hold all the white
children that seek admission, move
ment is on foot, for that and other rea.
sons, to provide a separate school for
the Japs The Japs object to being put
en- the same plane as the Chinese.
An expert statistician figures that
there are to-day some 5000, 900 Of adult
psles (that is, one out Of every three)
IN this country who carry life insur-
ance, outside Of the fraternal orders
and the like. There were, at the end
Of last year, nearly 100000 policies in
force. There are only little more than
twice as many adult males to-day N
there were 40 years ago.
i There is cab horse which can be
seen on one of the Stands" along Broad
way which has preathed for years
through false windpipe. The animal
had the heayes. and not only made q
much noise as locomotive, but his
speed was reduced nearly half because
Of this difficulty. A veterinarian in
serted tube and the horse breathes az
we'll a. ever. The only part Of the ap-
paratus which Is visible is small metal
disk through which the air enters.
The United States fish commission
has recently been giving considerable
attention to utilizing the skins OF water
animals for clothing. They have al
ready proved that several kinds Of fish
skins make excellent leather for some
purposes Salmon hide is found not
only serviceable for boots. but among
the Eskimos 1t has been used for gener-
atoms in making waterproof clothes.
The people Of the far north also use
goldfish skins for jackets. The sktns
which the fish commission people have
found practicable and durable are whale
skins and seal leather, which dye In
beautiful colors.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

passed away. A few months before his
death MIR. Hoar expressed the wish
that, when the time came, his young
friend. Mr.. Moody, should succeed him
In the senate.
Mr.. Moody has had brilliant career,
which he has filled with ability and
MS honors were won by his own en-
ergy and capacity. He is man after
the presidents own heart and possesses
many OF the characteristics of Mr..
Roosevelt. The two men are not I'M
like in personal appearance, although
Mi. Moody is probably an inch shorter
In stature than the president. He is
OF the same sanguine complexion,
brown. sandy mustach, crisp, brown
hatr and nervous, energetic move
ments. When he was in congress and
Mr.. Roosevelt was assistant secretary
OF the navy they were close compan-
ions and the policies which Mr.. Roose-
welt nut into effect in the navy depart
ment were often originated on friendly
strolls. which the two frequently took
together.
Mr.. Moody hrst came into national
notice as prosecuting attorney in the
celebrated Borden murder case at Fall
River. Soon after he came to congress
and 1t was David B. Hill, the senator
from New York, who prophesied brill
liant future for the young man. He de-
clared that there was red-headed
young man in the house from Massa-
chusetts from whom the country would
hear in the next few years." His pre-
diction was fulfilled, as Moody forged
to the front in the house, then became
secretary of the navy, followed Knox
as attorney general and is now likely
to don the senatorial toga
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

navy officers in Washington. even ~
tne lowest rank. are little heroes
among the female sex and girls Of
wealth seem very glad to contract mar.
nages with them. The wife's income
comes in very handy in sustaining the
establishment and style which society
expects of these officers. This fact has
created serious objection to the sug.
gestton of Gen. Corbin that the consent
OF the war department be secured by
young lieutenants before they enter
into the marriage relation. They re.
sent the idea of being called upon to
give their financial standing, which
would include an estimate Of their
pnancees' marriage dot"
There are very few of Gen. Corbin's
OLD comrades who endorse his ideas. A
IT Is claimed that young man possess.
ane the integrity and moral STANDING
required of young officers will be able.
py reasonable economy and manage.
ment, to live on the salary allowances
even OF second lieutenant.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01


wear the uniform of that rank at his
wedding, but Immediately afterward he
came down to the rank Of lieutenant
In the regular army and had to strug-
gle along on the salary Of that position.
He was assigned to western posts, but
even there the cost of living and keep
Ing up the style that is expected Of an
army officer. left him little or nothing
out Of his income. 1t was hard 'strug-
gle and taught him that the fullest dis
charge OF an officers duty is sometimes
interferred with by the worry of do
nestle expenses.
OF late years, however, the young
officers in the army have been more
fortunate than some OF the older ones
IN the matter of marriage. Army and
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01
ADMINISTRATORS NoTIcE.

Estate of sophonia A. Cunningham. Deceased:
has been duly appointed Administrator to the
Estate OF Sopronta A. Cunningham late OF Cresco
IN tne county Of Howard State Of deceased.
trust by giving bonds as the Law directs.
All persons having demands upon the Estate
OF the said deceased are required to exhibit the
s Fan ana persons indebted TO the said Estate
C.F. MILLER.
- =, 80 Administrator,
Ocs. ~, l9Va. lava
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

days and he is in
dulging in his ia
vorite exercise of
walking. The peo-
pie of Washington
have become SO
familiar with his
appearances on the
street that he at
tract s compare
lively little atten-
ton from them. 1t
is an interesting
sight. however, for
the stranger in the
city to see the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

D Q i n 6 watched
with great interest
by scientists and
the result Of which
may be Of great
use to civil ensi.
neers and geolo
gists. DR.. George
R. Becker, of the
geological survey,
is in charge Of
these experimentA
which have fos
their purpose the
determination Of
the true laws OF
gravity and elias.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01
Twas Easily Done.

Phrenologist-Wby, air, your bumN
Of veneration ia the greatest I have
ever seem such bump should make
you q bishop.
subject-Begorra. an is that soa
Well, I'll get Paddy Nolan to give me-
another whack in the same place. and
maybe I'll turn out an arohbishonY
Chicago Journal. :.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

while they are only
receiving lieuten-
ants salaries is not
likely to have very
much effect. The
general was honest
in his suggestions,
which are the re-
suit Of his own
experiences. H 9
got married imme-
diately at the close
Of the civil war
when he had the
rank of brevet
brigadier general.
~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

european trip, 10
more than ever
impressed with the
efficiency Of the
U n ! t Q d 8 t a t 81
p st al system.
While abroad NJ
took occasion to
investigate the
postal service Of
some of the lead.
ing foreign coun.
tries and in every
feature Of the ser.
vice he discovered
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

::First and Third tuesday OF Each Month
The Chicago Great estern Railway
will sell Homeseekers Tickets at one
fare plus % 90 to points in Alabama,
Arkansas. Colorado, Florida, Georgia,
Kansas. Kentucky, Louisiana, Mexico.
Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New
Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma.
Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and
Wyoming. Fur further information
apply to any Great Western Agent,
or J. P. Elmer, g. P. A, Chicago, Ill.
dec Is
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

" I II . pollIlCdl
honor for Attor-
ney General Will
liam H. Moody. 1t
is not unlikely
that this brilliant
statesman will be
elected to the SEN
ate from Massa-
chusetts and 1t is
certain that he
will be if the legis-
lature of that
state regards the
wishes Of h e r
great statesman
who h a q iuct
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

Q most valuable secret Another mindl
Whose mind? That was a question
easily answered. But one man could
have written these words, the man
who was thrust aside in early life In
favor OF his younger brother and who
now by the sudden death of that broth.
er's daughter had come again into his
Inheritance. Uncle David, and he only.
was the puzzled inquirer whose self
communings had Just read, This fact
raised new problem for me to work
upon, and could but ask when these
Anas were written -betose or after NJ.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01
Oct. e, 1904.
Farm for Sale |!

l42acres5 ST milessoutheast of Cresco.
known as the John CARRIER farm.
Good buildings, three wells, all land
tillable, about 25 acres Of good timber
and q good orchard. For prices and
terms enquire of VIM. Blackburn, r
E. D., No. 4, Cresco, La.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01
c.,'M.'&,st. PAuLOR. r,

lime vaDle.
Trains leaves Cresco as follows:
PASSENGER GOING EAST.
p. m Daily except Sunday, for
McGregor and Dubuque.
1852 p. m. Daily for Chicago.
$3.50 p. m. Daily except Sunday for
Milwaukee.
FREIGHT.
$50 NJ. carries passengers to Calmar
IL NJ, accommodation.
PASSENGER GOING WEST.
4:30 q. M, for st. Paul 8 Minneapolis,
connecting at Austin for South
ern Minnesota points.
12:4s p. m., for st. Paul 3 Minneapolis
FREIGHT.
10 p. ~ accommodation.
$40 p. m carries passengers.
Coupon tickets on sale for all poins
In US and Canada; also Steamsh
tickets. NJ. j. WHITE, Agt
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01
Pianos and ORGANS

tuned, cleaned, repaired and voiced.
! am graduate and hold diploma
from the stpiano.stuning school
in the United States.
A. d. PATTERSON. 3
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01
WI Washington LETTER.
INTERESTING GOSSIP FROM THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
WHO WILL SUCCEED HoAR ?
Attorney General Moody Talked OF
for the Vacant Senate seat-Pres-
ident Roosevelt on the Streets
Other Timely Chatter.

Washington.-The death of Senator
Hoar Of Massachusetts, may mean an
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01
The President Walks.

The cool, crisp autumn air is very
tempting to President Roosevelt these
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

A Scientific Experiment,
An experiment is now In progress tn
the Washington monument, which ID
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

corbin and Cupid.
Gen. Corbin's lecture to young army
officers and advice not to get married
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-11-01

Compared Postal Systems.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Wynne, who has just returned from q
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-25
Jealous Negress Shoots and Kills
Her Husband.
EVENTS or AWEEK BRIEFLY CHRoSIClEO
Applicants for Two Scholarships in
Oxford University, England, to Be
Examined Next Month-Death of
Prominent Citizen.
Almost a Cyclone.

A severe windstorm swept over por-
tons OF Pulaski county as well as
other sections. Much damage was
done in Little Rock and vicinity.
Sweet Home. three miles from the
city, suffered more severely than any
other place in the county. The storm
struck the village shortly after 10
o'clock and after the blow had passed
there was hardly a citizen in the ham
let who had not suffered, either
through slight personal injury or prop
erty loss. 1t is estimated that the
damage to property in and about
Sweet Home will reach $4,000. The
extent of the damage in other sections
was heavy Damage estimated at
$1,000 was caused by the storm at the
Confederate soldiers home. five miles
southeast of Little Rock None of the
veterans in the institution was hurt
The main building is a two-story
brick structure. with a slate roof
The wind blew down the the brick
chimneys. and these fell with heavy
crash on the roof, causing great dam
age
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-25
BRIEF MENTION.

Hon Sid B. Redding, president of
the state republican league clubs. has
issued a call for a convention of the
clubs TO meet in Little Rock May l6.
John Jones, colored attempted to
stop a runaway team as it came dash
ing down Prospect avenue. Hot
Springs. and sustained a broken leg
and other injuries
\ fiye-year-old son of negro named
Hudson at Alexander. thirteen miles
from Little Rock, died a few days ago
in great agony after having been bit
ten by dog.
The Pulaski County Medical Society
adopted resolutions requesting Arkan-
sas two senators to support the house
bill Ito prevent the adulteration of
foods or drugs. and to regulate traffic
therein.
The Soyersor has offered a reward
of 5000 for the arrest and conviction
of the unknown party or parties who
murdered Milton Cox at Cove Creek,
in Garland county. February last
A serious shooting ARRAY took place
a Alicia in Lawrence county. Edgar
O'Neal aged 40 shooting and mortally
wounding William Orr. aged 70. A
feud hal existed between the men
for years.
Jack Burke, a white man. was con-
victed at Texarkana of burglary, and
in, bo
tiary. Burke was charged with break
ing into a freight car and taking
let OF valuable cutlery.
The two companies of the state
guard Ct Malvern and Newport have
been mustered out, but the latter
company will at once be reorganized.
There are now thirty-fye companies
of infantry in the state.
Rey. ]. c. Forbess. a pioneer min
ister Of the Presbyterian church.
passed away at his home in Austin a
few days ago. He was 81 years of
age, and is survived by his wife, aged
81, one daughter and two sons.
Rev. Logan Herbert Roots, mission
airy to China is visiting his parents
at Little Rock after an absence of
several years. Rev Roots declares
the hope of the great yellow empire
lies in the spread of Christianity.
Two Little Rock policemen while
hunting for crap-shooters, We're fired
upon by a negro named Jim Clark.
A match held by one of the officers
was shot out Of his hand. His part
ner then opened fire on the negro
and fatally wounded him.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-25
Resigns from Dawes Commission.

Ex-Congressman Breckenridge OF
this state has resigned as a member
of the Dawes commission. Mr. Breck-
inridges retirement is due to an order
recently issued by the president de
handing that all federal Office holders
interested in private enterprises in
the territory withdraw from same 1t
is understood Mir. Breckenridge has
considerable money Invested in cor
porations in Indian Territory, and re-
signs to look after these investments
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-25
Negro Murdered.

negro by the name of Isaiah
Brown was found in dying condition
beside the Arkansas Midland track.
about five miles south Of Helena
Browns home was on the Hanks place
about five miles below Helena When
discovered by a passing negro Brown
was unconscious and he never recov-
cred sufficiently to give any informa-
tion as to who assaulted him. The mo-
tive for the murder was undoubtedly
robbery, as a sum of money he car
ried was missing.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-25
INVESTIGATE BEEF TRUST
Department of Commerce and Labor
to Make Investigation.
Is neing Conducted In Accordance
With Resolution Passed By the
House OF fRcpresentatiyes

Washington, March 23.--The depart
ment of commerce and labor. through
the bureau of corporations. is making
an investigation into the operations of
the so-called Beef trust" A part of
the investigation Is being conducted
in accordance with resolution passed
by the house of representatives re-
Gently. Prior to the adoption of the
resolution, the department. through
its regular channels, had collected
and tabulated certain information re-
garding the beef trust. The resolution
which was drafted by Representative
Martin, of South Dakota, requested the
department officials TO ascertain, If
possible. the cause of the difference
in price between beef on the hoof and
dressed beef
II was pointed out that western
stockmen believed that they were be-
ing Disseminated against by the
trust, and that the markets of the
country were being manipulated to
their detriment
Neither Secretary Cortelyou nor Com
missioner Garfield, of the bureau Of
corporations, will discuss the investi-
cation in any way. 1t is made perfect
ly clear that this investigation, as we'll
as all others conducted by that depart
ment, will be made by the officials OF
the department themselves without as
sistance, that the department will not
stoop TO detective work in the conduct
of the inquiry. and that the proceedings
will be devoid Of any spectacular fea-
lures. There will be no public hear
/ ings. and publicity will be avoided 50
| far as possible.
The pending investigation is being
conducted by Commissioner Garfield.
under the direction Of Secretary Cor
telyon Beyond that fact, practically
nothing is obtainable Whether the re-
suits of the investigation are to be
made public at its conclusion will de-
pend entirely on President Roosevelt.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-25
DROPS DEAD AT A BANQUET.
Eugene Cary, n Well-knoyvn Chica-
go Insurance Man, Expires After
Making Speech.

St Louis, March 23.-Judge Eugene
Cary of Chicago, general manager of
the Germen-American insurance COM
pany of New York. fell dead at a ban
quet given by the Worlds fair officials
to the visiting insurance officials at
the St Louis club Tuesday night
Judge Cary had just finished making
an address. President Francis was on
his feet. waiting for the applause TO
subside, when the judge fell to the
floor unconscious. In an instant the
banquet was forgotten. Costly glasses
and plates fell 10 the floor as the diners
made rush for the fallen man. Ply
sicians were summoned, but when
they arrived Judge Cary was dead.
Judge Cary was second speaker on
the programme Tuesday night. 1t was
1870 when he arose His address was
an unusual oratorical effort. He spoke
eloquently of the progress of the insur-
ance business in the country, the ex-
tent OF it in his own city. and the great
development at the present time
When he concluded, President Fran
els arose and said: Il knew we We're TO
hear something good when I called
upon Judge Cary. but he has exceeded
our expectations. He got no further
Those near him noticed Judge Cary
fall back into his seat and begging to
breathe heavily Then, before any one
could reach him, he fell to the floor.
DIR. II. w. Bond, who happened to be
at the club, said that death had been
caused by ap0plexy
The body was removed to the morgue
and Judge Cary's relatives in Chicago
notified.
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-25
Well Known Citizen Dead.

One of the best known Methodist
ministers in the State. Rev. G. W.
Hill of Conway passed away last
week. Rev Hill was the first dem
oerat 10 fill the office of state superin-
tendent OF education, serving from
1875 to 1878. In 1880 he entered the
Methodist ministry. He was a fine
debator, a learned student, and was
considered one of the strongest
preachers in the state. He served as
pastor at Conway several years ago.
also at Clarksville and other points.
lie was presiding elder of the Fay
etterille district for two years. Rev.
Hin was born in South Carolina in
INA
The Forrest City times., 1904-03-25
DELEGATES ARE CHOSEN.
Missouri Republicans, in Convention
Assembled, Select the Delegates
to the ChicngO Convention.

Kansas City, Mo. March 23-Mis-
souri, republicans, in state convention
here Tuesday, named the following
delegates al large to the national Goa
vention at Chicago, and instructed
them to vote for Theodore Roosevelt
for president and Cyrus p Walbridge,
of St, Louis, for vice-president;
L. r. Parker st. Louis Robert c.
Day, ST. Louis. w. c. Pierce,
Maryyille; Charles A. Clarke, Kansas
City. Alternates-Joseph c. Moore,
first district; Nelson Crews. Kansas
City; Walter NJ. Palmer. ST Louis; A.
L. Thomas, eighth district.
State Chairman Thomas T. Atkins
will continue in office until his success
sor is chosen at the state convention
in St Joseph, July Il.