Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-08-19

ueu are eIupIoyeO IneF0 besides some.
thing over 200 train men, who make It
their headquarters. The abandonment
Of the shops would practically kill the
town. 1t is down as matter Of economy
for the railway. which finds the Moline
location nearer the center of the system.
Fair Building Nearly Ready.
The new brick and steel exposition
building on the state fair grounds, pro-
vided by the last legislature at a cost
of $4,000, will be ready for use when
the fair opens the last Of this week. A
force OF 100 men has been kept at work
on 1t. and the roof will be finished and
the building can be used, though 1t will
not be finished. It will be the best build.
ing in use by any state fair in the coun-
try. The next important improvement
that will be asked by the state fair is q
steel grand stand. The present struc-
ture, that has done service for many
years, is not strictly safe, and 1t Is neces-
sary to watch 1t very carefully to pre-
vent fire. No gasoline or kerosene ia
permitted under 1t now, as was formerly
the case.
Jepson Will Join Russians.
DR.. William Jepson, professor Of
surgery in the state university and a
resident of Sioux City, has been COM
missioned by the Russian government
! to be q surgeon in the field for the Rus
sian army. He sought the appointment
before starting on trip to Europe, and
is now on his way home. The doctor is
one of the most distinguished surgeons
in the United States, and his work IL
known even in Europe. AS he speaks
several foreign languages, he will be able
to get along with the Russian army OH
GERS, either with German or French, He
was born in Denmark, and speaks that
language, though most of his life has
been spent in the United States.
Effort to Pardon Resisted.
An effort is being made to secure the
Communication of the life sentence Of
Frank Novac. He was in the general
merchandise business, and was con-
victed of killing man named Murray,
| placing his body in the store. setting
fire to 1t and running away. A life In
surance identification check was found
on the body of Murray, which belonged
to Novac. His plan was to have 1t su-
posed that he was dead, go that pal
could collect $4,000 life insurance.
Novac fed to the Klondike, and after q
two years chase, was captured, brought
back, tried and convicted. The applica-
ton for pardon Is being vigorously re-
sisted by many people in Benton county.
Carp Again Numerous
The German carp which were planted
| in the Des Moines river at this place
some years ago are now very numerous
and are said to have driven out most Of
the best game fish, such as bass, pike and
| pickerel. The carp is q fighter and de.
stroys the young Of other fish to a great
extent because he Is voracious feeder,
| The planting Of carp Is now regarded al
a. mistake because the fish is itself In
ferior and results in the determination
OF other fish that are more desirable.
Regiments Camp at Capital.
The Fifty-third and Fifty-flfth regi-
ments of the Iowa national guard will
encamp in Des Moines for week begin.
ming August 26. The Fifty-third Is com.
manded by Col. William G. BOWS, OF
Cedar Rapids, and the Fifty-fifth by Col
James Rush Lincoln, Of Ames. Capt
Harry Wilkins, U. S. A., formerly de.
tailed for duty in Iowa as the representa-.
tive of the war department, will renew
his acquaintance with the boys Of the
guard at this time.