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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Dead From HIe Iniuries.

Hugh Pitrick died at Ellsworth hos.
pital in Iowa Falls of injuries receiv-
ed while attempting to board NOV
ing freight train on the Rock Island
road at Holland. He was thirty.
eight years old and unmarried. He
had been in the employ Of Grundy
Center paper as q solicitor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
To Continue Martial Law.

Denver, Col, Feb. 27.--It is an
nounced that martial law at Telluride
will be continued indefinitely. Gov.
Peabody had prepared an order abro-
eating martial law there, but it has
been cancelled owing to threats of ex-
lied strikers to return to that camp.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Greatly Reduced Rates to the
West and NJ rthWest.

Every day In March and April the
Chicago Great Western Railway will
sell tickets at very low rates to points
In Montana, Washing ton, Utah, Ida
no and California. Write to j. p.
Elmer, g. P. A., Chicago, Ill, for full
particulars. apr %
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Death Of q Pioneer.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 27.-Garrea
Young, one Of the pioneer settlers Of
ssngamon cpunty. and one of the most
extensive landowners In central ILL.,
nois. died Friday at his home in Paw
nee, aged "a
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Live Stock.

Chicago, Feb. 20.
$5G5G6. 80; fair to good butcher weights,
$56095.70; fair to good heavy packing, IS.
@6.65; rough to choice heavy mixed, $5.263
$50; assorted light. $5.2o@5.45; fair to choice
light mixed, s5soG5.55; poor to choice. $40
$500.
cATTLE-Choice to fancy beeves, $500
$500; good to choice heavy steers. $500
6.66: medium beef steers, So 9O@4.40; inferior
and plain steers. $S.4O@3So; good to fancy
cows and heifers. $376a4.50: good to choice
feeders. s. 50@4.s5; poor to fair stockers and
feeders. s2.2oQ340; fair to good cows and
heifers, sa.10qa.60; good cutting and fair
beef cows, $2.6o93.00; calves, good to fancy.
$00o47.00; calves, common to fair, 5000
6.7b; corn fed western steers, A10G5.60
Texas bulls and thin steers, s2.25@370; fed
Texas steers, fair to choice, 50. SO04.6o.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Blind Musicians Crime.

Steven Mauck, blind violinist, shot
and dangerously wounded his sixteen
year-old daughter Eva at Sioux City
and then blew out his brains. He is
believed to have been insane.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Settlers Rares

To points in Minnesota, North Dako-
ia Manitoba, Ontario. Saskatchewan
and Assiniboia. Tickets on sale by
the Chicago Great Western Railway
every Tuesday In March and April
For further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or J.P. Elmer.
g. P. A., chicago, Ill. apr 25.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Fire Chief Killed.

William Nef. chief Of the Musca
tine fire department, was killed by q
Rock Island engine last week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
carvad Al. awae4heart.

Daque Thompson, in quarrel with
his sweetheart, Miss Pearl Jones, cut
her throat with pocket knife at
Cedar Rapids. He Is under arrest.
The girl will recover. The deed was
the result Of jealousy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
-Four Train,nsn Killed.

Poplar Bluff. Mo-, Feb. GA freight
wreck. caused by the locomotive jump
ing the track and exploding its boiler,
occurred on the Cairo branch Of the
Iron Mountain near sikeston, Mo-, re-
sulting In the death OF four trainmen.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Relmbursino Iowa,

The United States senate last week
Inc otii tp Pao s.at TOT .ne EN-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Omaha. Neb. Eel

Omaha, Neb., Feb. ~.
CATTLE-Market active to strong. Ma.
tive steers, ;s.25d60o; cows and heifers,
f2.60QS.e5; Gamers, $1.7592.4o; stockers and
feeders, $275G4. 90; calves, &300@6.2t; bulls.
stags. etc., $2.25d366
$50; Mixed $5.S5g5.4O; light, s6.2oa5. 40:
pigs. S40o94.75; bulk of sales. S. 40
SHEEP-Market steady to strong. West.
ern warnings, A.75a625; wethers. $4,000
80: ewes $2.25d31b common and stockerS.
GH64.25; lambs. E.00da, 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Fatal Elevator Accident.

Des Moines. Ia, Feb. 27.-Nrs. G. y.
Fountain and her mother. Mrs. 4.
Hogus, Of Valley Junction, Ia, wera
crushed to death At II o'clock Friday
e q slevatss sss;eeas q W. ssatl
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
jury DECLARES
ALL ARE GUILTY
VERDICT RETURNED IN FAMOUS
POSTAL TRIAL.
1T is AGAINST DEFENDANTS
Machen, Lorenz and the Two arohs
Are Convicted of Conspiracy
to Defraud the Gov
eminent.

Washington, Feb. 27.-"Guilty as in
dicted," was the verdict announced by
Carl Peterson, the foreman Of the jury
in the now famous post Office conspir-
acy trial shortly after eight o'clock
Friday night, stating at the same time
that this was the verdict as to all four
defendants, August w. Machen, late
general superintendent of the rural free
delivery division; George E. Lorenz, OF
Toledo, O., and Samuel A. and Diller B.
Croft, of this city. The jury had been
out nine hours, although the verdict was
reached in eight hours and rs minutes.
Justice Pritchard had gone to his home,
there to await any summons from the
jury, and when, at 1925 o'clock the jury
announced to the deputy marshal out
side the jury room that verdict had
been reached, the justice was sent for,
| and arrived at the courthouse shortly
before eight o'clock.
Defendants Appalled,.
In the dimly-lighted room sat the four
defendants, who, after the case was
| given to the jury, had been placed In the
4 custody of the United States marshal
and confined to the limits of the city
hall. Each wore an anxious look, and Q
| deathlike silence fell upon the small
crowd which had been permitted to en-
ter the room as the clerk inquired Of
the foreman if verdict had been
reached With impressive dignity the
jury as to man rose, and as the words
Guilty as indicted" fell from his lips
the defendants and their counsel seemed
appalled,. There was very general rs.
constituent that the jury had included
in the conviction Samuel A. Croft. the
Washington policeman and inventor
of the Croft fastener, as to whom Mr.
Holmes Conrad, special counsel for thu
government, on Thursday informed thu
fury he did not expect a conviction, ant
that he personally did not believe in hill
guilt.
Held in Heavy Bail.
Immediately after the verdict wal
rendered Mr.. Charles A. Douglass, II
behalf of all four defendants, filed mo
lions for new trial, for an arrest O.
judgment and also for an appeal TO
the purpose Of having the defendants
admitted to bail. Bail was then fixed a
100000 each, the bond Of Lorenz ant
the two Groffs being increased from
$40 900 to that sum-
Foreman Petersen, after the jury hat
been discharged, consented to make ,
brief statement regarding their DELHI
erations He said that many point
were taken up and discussed. The nov
famous $25, 900 note Of Lorenz to Mach
en- he said had been discounted" b,
the jury. The fact that they were GU
SO long, he said, was because on tn
part Of some members there were som,
matters of sentiment, "but," he added
I'VE overcame that by hard work"
i The four defendants will appear be
fore Justice Pritchard this morning t,
receive their sentence, which action i
necessary upon which to base motion
for new trial and an appeal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
.Renonninatea.

Beloit, Kan. Feb. 27.-Congreasman
William A. Reeder was renominated
W reclamation Friday by ths rsrupl!.
FsAa. q ~ MA ailiilaA
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
creameries, pei
New York, Feb. Is.

New York, Feb. 70.
FLoUR-Firm and very quiet.
WHEAT-spot quiet; No. Q red. $1.0s,
market closed easy at loss OF 1x@2cj
May. M.06.49lo71s. closed sl.057s; July, %
95hc. closed 94c.
CoRN-spot quiet; No. 2. 5sc; market
closed weak at ssGhc net decline; May,
6lss@S2Sc, closed 62Ac; July closed 81hc.
OATs-spot firm; No. 2, 651sc; standard
white. 6s1sc; No. white. 6s,ac; No. white,
CSC.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Iowa Postoffice Robbed.

Robbers broke into the postofice at
Cairo, Ia, blew open the safe, secured
$500 in currency and made their es-
cape, leaving no clue.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Panama Minister RESIGNS.

Washington, Feb. PIN Bunau-
Varilla, the minister from Panama,
Friday cabled his resignation as such
to the president Of that republic.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Garnishnent Hlii pIea.

The garnishment bill introduced in
the legislature at the request of Iowa
grocerymen has met defeat. Labor
unions opposed the measure.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
Wins cheoker chamnlonshin.

Wins Checker Championship.
Fl. 8. Wood of Oskaloosa won the
state championship in the Iowa check
or tourney at Webster City.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01
cornell Wins FIrst Place

Cornell Wins First Place.
The state oratorical contest at Grin.
nell resulted in a victory for Fred ].
Clark of Cornell college.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01

CA - ToREA.
Bear. III. 11hs Kind You Have Always Bought
S'', I E54z7s1k
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-01

! Seoul, Feb. 27.-The Corean govern
ment has decided to order the Corean
troops to Join the Japanese in the field.
The standing army now consists of about
1900 men with European methods. In
1896 1t was taken in hand by Russian
colonel with three commissioned and ten
non-commissioned officers, who retired,
however, in 1898. A royal bodyguard of
1000 men was formed and has been we'll
drilled, and periodically draft Of well
trained men is transferred from it to
the other regiments of the standing
army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
NO FEDERAL TROOPS.
Baltimore Does Not Need Military
did from Government.

Washington, Feb 9.-Senators German and
McComas. OF Maryland. called at the War De-
partment to-day 20 thank Secretary Taft for ths
departments activity IN coming 10 Baltimores
relief. They said. however, that IT had been
found that the militia could handle the situa-
lion without the assistance OF federal troops.
They explained that the Maryland Legislature
before its meeting last night received this in
formation, and therefore did not pass resolu-
lions appealing to the government for help The
orders TO General Corbin already have been
cancelled.
Baltimore. Feb. 9.-Mayor McLans said to-
day that there had been a misunderstanding
with reference 20 General Corbin's presence in
the city. 4 request. he said. had been made on
Secretary Taft for forty-five engineers to be
used to superintend the destruction Of burned
buildings the walls OF which were considered
dangerous. 1t was possible that this led the
War Department to think troops we're needed.
'The legislature and the Governor would never
ask for federal troops" said Mayor tlcLane-
'It was a case OF We have the troops and you
can have them IL you want them"
Mayor McLane reiterated that the city was
not under martial law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
FORT sLOCUM SOLDIERS RECALLED.
Were on Train to Start for Baltimore When
Orders Reached Them.

The three hundred soldiers Of the 18th United
States Infantry who were ordered to Baltimore
for fire duty returned to Fort Slocum-on-the-
Sound last night. recalled by orders from the
War Department. The men were hungry and tired
from their all night ride to Communipaw. and i'm
mediatey after their arrival broke ranks and made
q rush for the mess hail
Captain GTer who In command, owing TO
the illness OF Colonel l.. c. Allen. he
learned that the soldiers not 20 go TO Balt-
more telephcned 10 the fort and had the eOmis-
sary arrange to feed the and serve them
with hot coffee. The soldiers not greatly dis
appointed at being recalled. they had expected
TO sleep in tents IN the streets OF Baltimore. The
expedition left the fort at midnight on Monday,
taking the government tug General Meigs to Com
Inunipaw. The infantry fully armed and
equipped with knapsacks. blankets and ratiOns.
They Baltimore and Ohio train. expect
ing 10 start at o'clock, when the order came from
Washington calling the expedition of. The Nelgs
had yet left the pier, and the officers marched
the soldiers back to the boat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
PREPARING TO RESUME.
Merchants Seek New Quarters
Chamber of Commerce Meets.

Baltimore. Feb. Cat a general meeting of
the Baltimore Chamber Of Commerce this after
noon at its temporary rooms. In the Masonic
Temple. a committee appointed with tn
struct,ons to make the following announce
nnent;
To Our Fellow Merchants and Correspondents
Wherever Located:
The great calamity which has befaien our
city is unparalleled in it's history. but the en-
ergy and resourcefuness OF citizens are
serving us even in this disaster, ard there are
already such evidences OF recuperatiOn that en-
courage all IN the hope of the early restora-
ton OF every branch OF trade and in the not
very distant future the entire rebuilding Of the
destroyed district IN a manner creditable 10 a
people that has alWays shown progrsssiveness
IN the past.
1t Will require only united action on the part
OF our financial and commercial interests TO &C
cornplish this. and all retain that
confidence and courage which are characteristics
OF our people and will I'm the end prevail
The grain trade OF Baltimore considering its
Importance and the great interests involved has
suffered less than any other branch Of the city's
business. The fire did not touch our elevators,
terminals and railroad facilities. and IL IS with
pleasure that we announce that our merchants
have already secured places OF business and are
prepared TO attend 10 all matters with but little
inconvenience to themselves and no dlsadvaR-
tage to their patrons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
NO ACTION BY THE CLEARING HOUSE

The Clearing House Committee OF the New-York
Clearing House Association held meeting yester-
day afternoon for the purpose of considering the
New-York and Baltimore banking situation. 1t was
decided after some discussion. that there was no
occasion for any action at present by the Clearing
House. as there had been requests of any kind
from the Baltimore banks. and nothing had deve-
oped IN the local situation result OF the fire to
call for Clearing House action Earlier in the day
william Sherer. manager OF the New-York Clearing
House. said;
II any movement is made to send aid to Baltimore
shall be the nrst man 20 hear OF IL, nut / am
none will be made, because Baltimore is not
In need OF help The city has plenty OF funds 20
cope with the present calamity and her financial
Institutions solid rocks. If assistance
is asked Il Will come from the Baltimore ccrre-
spondents Of the New-York banks. In case they
become embarrassed they will call on their assocf-
ate institutions 10 discount their collateral hut
this. l am sure. win not assume any great proper
tons.
The stock market was strong yesterday much OF
the buying being for account OF the short interest
the situation in Baltimore not having developed any
financial embarrassment and the outbreak of hos
tlities in the Far East being generally felt have
been pretty fully discounted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
SPECIAL LEGISLATION.
BILL FOR Il COMMISSION
To Aduise zritb the Gouernor ON
Larps to Help Baltimore.

Baltimore Feb s-For the present Ma-vf.,s -,
herself take OF her fire afflicted vtctiuua M,
decision was definitely reached at confsrsnos tbs.
afternoon between Mayor McIaas and Covs-,o.
WarneId. IN the formers ocics. In expIanat,on !.
this decision. Governor warnsld Just before cav.
ing here for Annapolis said to a reporter Tor TAs
Associated Press:
I have sent 10 the Maryland Legislator, . ~.
cial recommendation for the appointment Of an n
slider emergency legislation which the ur.ssr,
needs OF the community make necessary. BY this
mitted 20 the General Assembly for It's action
The bill. which will submit 70 tho Legislature
Section !. Be II enacted BY the General A.,,u.
bly, OF Maryland that the Governor be and Is hereby
Attorney General shall act as an unpaid som y.
sion, 20 advise with the Governor as % emergency
sembly in consequence OF the situation IN Balti-
more City resulting from the great hre
effect from the date OF its passage"
=. BY This means We VIII be enables TO provide for
fire. at least for the present
In speaking Of the situation a. II now presents
itself the Governor said:
have been on the scene every day since the ne
broke out. and at the same time have been at
do ali in my power TO relieve the distress which this
calamity has brought upon US. The entire burned
General Riggs General Cor5in came 70 Baltlmors
last night TO orer US federal military AID na,
that Il not necessary 20 have tbs United State3
forces hers at present. as the State militia Is sun
Client.
After q conferences with the psrmansnt rs<f
COMMITTEES Mayor McI.ane to-day made tina rolov-
ing statement:
We have arrived at thu conclusion nat vs. ars
able for the present at least 10 caro- FOR ths frs
sufferers. I don't want 70 call for aid Until
/ see Just what is wanted II We find that We
are IN need OF assistance win not hesitate to cal
for IL. l not proud about H. and = af'sr
matters have assumed their normal condition,
and that we are unable 70 cope with ths situation.
7 will certainly ask Ter help from those VINO nass
so nObly offered to come to our aid.
have received in the neighbOrhOOd OF ave nun
dred kilograms expressing sympathy and onerins
aid But / have declined all the offers eaols
dispatch was received to-day from a London (hns.
land daily newspaper expressing the sympathy Of
the English people.
This decision 10 refuse any aid was not reached
on the SPUR OF the mCment. Ihe matter VA
talked over carefully. Senator'S McCOrnas and Sor-
man being IN harmony with the plans already as
cided upon. .
i want 10 say a word IN reference to the railroads
and telegraph companies. They have al been Ve.y
kind 70 Us. The railroad companies Onered Us
every facility for the transportation OF IRE COM
panes supplies ard men. while the teegraPn COM
paufes have given the free use or their Hnes 81
long as this unfortunate condition exists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
TO their homes. The last to go were Tho Phila-
delphians and the NEWCOMERS

deiphians and the NEWCOMERS
PRAISE FOR VISITING FIREMDN.
Chief Engineer Horton Of the local depart
ment, IN speaking OF tho work OF tbs visitors
said:
Ths services of the visiting fremen were
greatly appreciated. not only by myself, but by
all the citizens OF Baltimore. The work was
extremely valuable, and IL is partly due 10 their
efficiency that the FIRE was stopped where IL
was The visitors did anything asked them TO
do. and went wherever they were ordered
feel that 1 cannot say too much I'm praise OF
their good work
throughout tonight all three militia regi-
ments and the battalion Of the Naval Reserve
viii be kept on duty. General Riggs said that
the rigid rules against the admission to the
burned district OF sill persons not engaged in
the fire lighting and police work Will probably
be enforced tomorrow. and that IL any business
men are admitted tomorrow Il Will be only
under the escort OF guards.
A special meeting OF the members OF the
Baltimore Stock Exchange was held to-day at
the Hotel Stafford. to consider the question OF
rebuilding the exchange. II was decided TO put
up another building on the old site soon
as the debris is cleared away. A temporary
board room will be opened IN the Builders tx
change. and trading in securities listed on the
Baltimore Exchange viii be resumed next week
All the members expressed themselves con-
fdent that the financial community would soon
recover from the effects OF the fire. and that
out Of the ruins would sriss greater Balti-
more"
A resolution was passed Offering the Mayor
and Finance Commissioners ell the money the
city might need.
In addition to the soldiers on duty inside the
fire lines. Mayor McLane tonight ordered the
Chief Of Police TO send policemen into the fnan-
ciHl district 10 guard the ruins OF the banks.
The chief. accordingly sent thirty-ive police
into the territory. and each banking tnsti-
tuition is tonight guarded By one or more DO
licemen.
The authorities were greatly aided tonight by
electric lights. the crippled circuits having been
put in working order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
INSURANCE MEN CONFER.
Estimate Their Losses at S92,O0o,OOO, and
Begin Planning for Settlement.
LTRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington Feb. s.-Several hundred represen-
tatives OF Insurance companies in the United
States, Canada and England to-day began a con-
ference here 10 dstermins action the second
greatest fire loss at time in this country. Ex-
perts after looking the field estimate the total
loss sl27 0O00Qo with Insurance OF s92 oo0. 600
Committees will be organized 20 expedite the pres
entation and settlement OF claims. II Is thought
that very few. II any companies will go under.
though several may be unable TO pay more than 30
cents on the dollar. The underwriters sayi
The home insurance companies carried the great
bulk Of the insurance on tho buildings. and are
hard hit There at least eleven OF these Balu-
more concerns that will have all they can do to
weather the storm. These concerns WILL OF course.
reap the benefit Of whatever there may bs in the
way Of salvage. and In the case OF the buildings
this may high as q Ia per cent
The bulk Of the losses on the stocks viii fall
on the outside Insurance companies and the poll
cies are held by companies all over the world. 1t
will be long time before any idea Of the extent
which each individual corporation VIII be AZ
fected be given"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-10
ORDERS STEEL ALREADY.
Baltimore Losing No Tins tn the
Work of Rebuilding.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. ]

Pittsburg. Feb. 9-Orders for structural steel re-
ceved here to-day indcats that Baltimore Is going
quickly 70 work 20 recuperate from the big fire.,
The Carnegie Steel Company the recipient OF
the orders and It IS understood that they were
large ones. and the steel Is TO rebuild OF the
large buildings destroyed by the big Ere.
The PittsbuTg Chamber OF Commercs has or
ganiEed for relief work for the Baltimore sufferers.
Secretary George II. Anderson said to-day that as
he was informed what assistance was
needed by the stricken city re would be ready to
forward IL. A supply station has been opened at
the Second Presbyterian Church, where supplies
for the sufferers may be sent Pittsburg banks
have already offered 20 help the financial institu-
tons Of Baltimore, and Will assist in providing
funds TO replace the buildings destroyed