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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
CHAPTER XVII.

Sooner or later all things come to
IN end, including wars and histories
Gods mercy!-and even the lives of
such lucky men as l.. All things, did l
say? Well. what wonder, for am not
writing Of youth and far delights with
Q hand trembling Of indrmity? All
things save one, meant to say, and
that 10 love. the immortal vine, with
it, root in the green earth, that
weathers every storm, and "groweth
not DID," and climbs to paradise; and
who eats Of its fruit has in him ever
. thought Of Heayen-a hope immortal
as itself.
This book Of my life ends on bright
morning in the summer Of IT, at the
new home Of James Donatianus LIE
Ray. Comte de Chaumont, the chateau
having burned the year before.
President Monroe is coming on the
woods-pike, and veterans are drawn up
In line to meet him. Here are men
who fought at Chippewa and Lundy's
Lane and Lake Erie and Chryslers
Farm, and here are some old chaps
who fought long before at Plattsburg
and Ticonderoga. Joseph Bonaparte
the ex-king of Spain, so like his mighty
brother at st. Helena, is passing the
line. He steps proudly, in ruffies and
green velvet. Gondolas with liveried
gondoliers, and filled with fair women
are floating on the still lake, now rich
with shadow-pictures of wood and sky
and rocky shore,
A burst of melody rings in the great
harp Of the woodland. In that trumpet
peal, it seems million voices sing:
Hall. Columbia, happy landl
Slowly the line begins to limp along.
There are wooden legs and crutches
and empty sleeves in that column. D'rl
goes limping in front, his right leg
gone at the knee since our last charge.
Draped around him is that old battle
nag Of the Lawrence. march beside
him, with only this long seam across
my cheek to show that had been with
him that bloody day at Chrysler's
We move slowly over a green field tc
the edge Of the forest. There, in the
cool shadow, are ladies in white, and
long tables set for a feast. My dea,
wife, loved Of all and more beautiful
than ever, comes to meet us.
Sweetheart" she whispers, II wal
4aver 90 proud to bs your WIFE,"
"AGA - Anstith" enGEss4 wv
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
1ntermarrying Is Grave.

Grave conditions in the. lower parts of
this city are pointed out to the respecta-
BE citizens as being blot on the good
name OF the state of Iowa. Mrs. Eliza
beth Jones, secretary of the Humane sos
eiety. declares that it is really shameful,
the way the practice Of mixing the white
and black races Is carried on. Ihtermar-
Tiage Of the negroes and whites. she de-
clares, is producing poverty and crime,
and unless checked soon Des Moines
may see the greatest carnival of crime
that ever befell a city. The state OF
Iowa shoNd cover it's ace with shame
declared Mrs. Jokes, when a white wo-
man, comely in appearance, but accom-
panied by two little mulatto children,
left the office. This is but one case OF
several hundred which exist in Des
Moines. The number is:fast increasing,
and something ought to be done to stop
this mixture of races which the state
eountenances and in which the city and
the charity organizations cannot inter-
fere. can take you downs on The south
east bottoms and there the number OF
places Where wnIre men and negro wo-
men are married would surprise you.
Every month new families of this char
acter are added to our records and they
are the most poverty stricken class with
which we have to deal. do not know
what the result will be in time, but do
know that there is being reared in Des
Noines class OF mulatto boys and. girls
VINO Will In time be the worst Of our
criminal classes. The state of Iowa
should take the matter in hand and fol-
low the examples of Nebraska and Mis-
souri,. where MIXED marriages are not
permitted by state law. 1t may be true
that color makes no difference. yet e1
perience has taught that these mixed
families have increased the criminal amd
paupep lists Of Des Mo1nes if OF NO othel
CITY,"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
Taboos "Padding the Census. :

Padding the census" familiar prac-
lice amonsauthorities in charge of coun-
try towns, has been tabooed by Secre-
tary Dawson of the executive council in
aletter which he sends out to the villages
and small cities of the state. The off,
eials. as q general rule, take census Of
che students in the town where they go
% school, and the enumeration is also
made in their home towns, in each case
making better showing for the mun-
cipal authorities. This practice has been
going on for years, and the letter which
Secretary Dawson has sent to the off,
cials Is the first attempt to prevent the
padding. The rule will injure Des
Goines' showing to great extent, as
there are numerous colleges here who
draw students from all parts of the
state, and the credit for these will be
lost,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21

ing her.
"And an American" she answers.
A bugle sounds; the cavalcade IL
coming.
THE PRESIDENT" they cry, and We
all begin cheering.
He leads the escort on black horse.
fine figure in military coat and white
trousers, his cooked hat in hand. .
smile lighting his face. The count re-
ceives him and speaks our welcome.
President Monroe looks down the war
SCARED line moment. His eyes all
with tears. and then he speaks to US.
Sons of the woodsmen," says he,
concluding his remarks, you shall live
in the history of greater land than
that we now behold or dream of. and
in the gratitude of generations yet I'M
born, long, long after we are turned to
dust"
And then we all sing loudly with full
hearts:
o land love!-thy acres sown
With sweat and blood and shattered
bone
Gods grain, that ever doth increase
The goodly harvest of his peace.
THE ENID
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
TRUSTS EYE SESSION
IOWA PRODUCERS ARE CLOSELY
VIEWED BY BIG INTERESTS.
BAN ON CENSUS PADDING.
Secretary Dawson Will Rout Old
Practice by Which Students
Were Enumerated in Home
Towns and at School,
Especial Correspondence


DeS loines, Ia, Feb. 13.-With repre-
sentatives of the big packers, railroads
and other large Iowa interests watching
their work, the Corn Belt Meat PRODUCE
srs' association held it's annual meeting
here last week. The session was, with
out doubt, the liveliest convention
which the organization has ever held.
Among other things which came up for
agitation was the question regarding
the securing feeding in transit rate for
Iowa, similar to the one enjoyed by Ne
braska. The move to include William
Bryan among the politicians in a vote
Of thanks was rejected. The main fea-
lures Of the session may be summed I'm
Is follows:
Indorsed President Roosevelt's efforts
On rate question.
Declared commission should be given
power to fix rates to take effect at once.
Endorsed action of supreme court In
beef trust case.
Urged enlargement of foreign markets
BY means Of reciprocity.
Expressed appreciation of Gov. Cum
sAAAe' wy. van oA4t duu SENATOR La FOL.
lette.
Denounced railroad passes and de-
manded enactment of law making their
use unlawful.
Declared Iowa delegation in congress
fails to hear the voice of the people.
Denounced rebates and discrimina-
tonA.
Reelected old officers.
Amended bylaws providing for cleo
ton Of delegates-at-large by officers Of
local associations in counties having
more than one organization.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
Now Bossy Won't Give Down.
ONLY ONE HOPE LEFT.
Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere In
in Case of Mrs. Edwards
and Greason.

Philadelphia, Feb. 15.-Unless the
board of pardons, which meets in Har-
risburg on Wednesday recommends the
communication Of the death sentence Of
Mrs. Kate Edwards and Samuel Grea-
son. colored, of Berks county, the woin-
an and her accomplice will be HANGED
ON Thursday of this week in the Read
Ing Jail for the murder Of John Ed
wards, her husband. The case came
before the supreme court finally on
Monday on two petitions. one by the
woman, in which she held Greason
blameless of the murder of her hus-
band and prayed that he be given q
new trial, and another by Greason in
which he asked for reopening of his
case on the ground of newly discovered
evidence. Both petitions were refused,
only three of the seven members Of
the court voting in favor of the peti.
tons. There was no opinion filed, the
papers simply being endorsed IRE.
fused"
Counsel for Mrs. Edwards on Nom
day filed supplemental confession in
WHICH Sue lellS VI Iue brutal MURDER
Of her husband. She found him lying
on the porch lin drunken sleep and
struck him several times on the head
with a hammer. He raised himself to
q sitting posture and then rolled into
che yard, where again struck him
with the hammer several times" She
then relates how her daughter assisted
her to throw the body into cistern
and the means taken to cleanse the
porch and her dress Of blood stains.
Harrisburg, Pa, Feb. IA resolu.
ton requesting Gov. Pennypacker ana
the board of pardons to commute TO
life imprisonment the death sentence
of Mrs. Kate Edwards, the Berks coun-
ty murderess, and to pardon her alleged
negro accomplics, Samuel Greason, wa
introduced in the house Monday night
by Mr.. Mohr, OF Berks county, but
failed of adoption after considerable
discussion.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
FELLOW MEMBERS
CHEER sullivan
ooNaREssMAN's REPLY TO THE
CHARGES OF MR.. HEARST RE-
oEIvED WITH APPLAUSE.
EXPLAINS CONNECTION
WITH HOTEL KILLING
Gays Father Was Attacked by Drunken
Nan and He Went to Formers Res
cue = Would Do So Again Under
Similar Circumstances.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The Sullivan
Hearst episode had another airing in the
House Tuesday, when Mr. Sullivan again
rising to question Of personal priv
ilege, declared that on Monday Mr..
Hearst had ignored his offer to make
a statement concerning his connection
with the homicide to which Mr.. Hearst
alluded. Mr. Sullivan admitted 1t to be
true that on November "a, 1885, his IA
ther. Eugene ]. Sullivan and himself
were convicted of manslaughter in the
superior court of Middlesex county,
Massachusetts,.
Went to Fathers Rescue.
Mr.. Sullivan explained that while his
father was conducting licensed hotel
in Boston he was attacked by drunken
man. He (Sullivan) then II years old,
went to the rescue of his father. The
man was knocked down, and struck his
head against the curbstone, became
unconscious, and never recovered. His
father was sentenced to three years i'm
prisonment. Sullivan was held to be
only technically guilty. and was neither
imprisoned nor fined. His father was
pardoned after serving a year and a
half.
Mr.. Sullivan declared that the most
that could ever be alleged against him
was that he was technically guilty Of
the offense charged, the district attor-
ney having admitted that he was not
even morally guilty. 81 am constrained
to say, however" said Mr.. Sullivan,
that If my father were now alive, and
he were to be attacked in my presence,
would come again to his defense"
Attacked Twenty Years Later.
All these facts, he said, were fully pub
lished in all the newspapers in the city
of Boston at the time, and were before
the Massachusetts senate in 1900 and
1901, and to the congress of the United
States in 1902 and 1904, land it was not"
he said in conclusion, until 20 years
after the alleged offense that any indi-
vidual was found who felt that 1t was
necessary or proper to allude to the cir
cumstances of the case"
Mr.. Sullivan received loud applause
from both sides OF the chamber when
he declared that he walked out Of court
a free man, and had not been impris-
oned day, nor fined a cent. The ap-
plause broke out afresh when he de-
clared that under similar circumstances
II his father were alive he would go to
his defense. He took his seat amid re-
newed applause several members going
to his seat and shaking his hand.
Mr.. Hearst was not on the floor
when Mr.. Sullivan spoke, but came in
soon afterward.
After the personal explanation OF Mr..
Sullivan, the naval appropriation bill
was taken up.
In the senate Tuesday the agricultural
| appropriation bill was discussed. At
two p. m. the senate resumed considera-
ton Of the Swayne impeachment case.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
New Way to Conquer Plague.


Developments in the fight against IL
white plague" have brought about an
other plan for the campaign against the
destructive disease. The Methodist
church Of this city is about to establish
a course of instruction concerning the
cure of consumption, and hopes to effect
q large amount of good in this state, 20
well as in many others. The plan 10 -
gather data on tuberculosis and publish
it in pamphlet form, distributing It Ia
the correspondents, system of which
will soon be established. At stated Peri.
DDS the persons taking the course are to
make bodily measurements and wsiSk
themselves and report the results Of
their Investigations to headQuartsrs.
Then notes will be compared and II -
believed that all will be benefited BY The
experiment. Open air treatment 70 .
great extent will be followed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
PENNY VAUDEVILLE.
Many Thousands Of Dollars Invested
in Amusement Enterprise
The Profits Great.

New York.-Penny vaudeville is the
latest IN cheap amusements in this and
other of the larger cities of the United
States. 1t is nothing more than a de-
velopment of the old penny in -the-slot
idea with up-to-date inventions and con-
triyances.
The business began in modest way
in Buffalo about IL years ago. Two
young men opened small place, filled
it with monographs and charged five
cents to hear the reproduction of song.
Later they introduced the mutoscope.
or moving pictures.
The enterprise prospered. With the
invention of other automatic contriy-
ances the business was increased and
finally found its way to New York.
To-day the originators of the idea are
at the head of stock company capital-
lied at 100000, with branches in all the
principal cities. Not long ago the idea
was taken up in Europe, where it has
been just as successful
About five years ago the price to en-
Joy the attractions was cut to one cent
An idea of the magnitude and profit of
the business, even at this price, may be
had from the fact that it costs from $685.
600 to $4,000 to At up complete penny
vaudeville hall. The machines cost from
$50 to $1,500 each. Europe contributes
considerable in the way of the novelties
used in these shows.
The monographs and moving pictures
are the most popular attractions, but the
athletic machines. such as strength test
ers, punching bags, muscle developers,
ETC., are all well patronized.
The average daily attendance at these
halls may be anything between 5000 and
$4,000. according to the location.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
Bank Examiner Resigns.

F. w. Thompson, prominent among
Des Moines bankers, has resigned his
position as Iowa bank examiner, and
will accept position in The capacity Of
manager of the farm loan Departmental
the Merchants Loan & Trust company,
In Chicago. The vacancy will be filed,
BY Leland Windsor, a Ipes Moines man..
MT. Tho1npson's career has heen some,
what Of q meteesio var ety, AMI his selsc-,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
Prince to Come with Fl.e+

London, Feb. 15.-The date Of tho
visit to American waters of the squad
ron of British warships commanded
by Rear Admiral Prince Louis Of Bat
tenberg has been definitely fixed for
October 1t will comprise short stay
at Newport, New York and Annapolis.
The princes visit to Washington will.
1t is understood here, be of an official
character.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21

ready, and D'ri and were off bit
after daylight, urging up hill and down
at swift gallop, and making the forest
ring with hoof-beats. Far beyond the
chateau we slackened pace and went
along leisurely. Soon we passed the
town where they had put up overnight,
and could see the tracks of horse and
coach-wheel. Dri got off and exam
ined them presently.
Purity fresh," he remarked. Cant
be more n FIVE mild er SO further on"
We rode awhile in silence.
How we goin' t tackle 'em?" he in
quired presently.
Going to stop them somehow" said
!, and get little information"
An mebbe a gal?" he suggested.
Maybe gal"
Don care s. long as We dew tn
talkin. l can rassle er fight but my
talk in rumpus aim fit fer no woman
t hear, thet's sart'in."
We overlook the coach at village,
near ten o'clock,
D'ri rushed on ahead of them,
WhCCilSo Will uEdWH SABRE. 1Ne
driver pulled rein, stopping quickly
N. de Lambert was on the seat beside
him. came alongside.
"Robbers!" said M. de Lambert
"What do you mean?"
The young ladies and Brovel were
looking out Of the door, Louise pale
Ind troubled.
No harm to any. m'sieur." I an
bwered. "Put up your pistol"
opened the coach door. NJ. de
Lambert, kissing with anger, leaped
to the road. knew he would shoot
me, and was making ready to close
with him, when heard rustic OF
silk, and saw Louise between us, her
4All tesk 4fAnt. 'har ayAs 4nreaSul snh
S.sI.,,5-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
Professional Courteav.

Il manage to keep my boarders
longer than you do" said the first
landlady.
"Oh, I don't know" rejoined the
other You keep them 80 thin that
they look longer than they really are."
Chicago News
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
CHAPTER XVI.

Dri came soon with the horses. one
the black thoroughbred of Louise which
mad brought her on this errand. We
gave them free rein, heading for the
chateau. Not far up the woods-pike
we met M. de Lambert and the old
count. The former was angry, albeit.
he held himself in hand as became a
gentleman, save that he was a bit toe
cool with me.
Ny girl, you have upset us terri
bly," said the learned doctor. 81
should like to be honored with your
confidence
And I with your kindness, dear
father" said she, as tears began fall
ing. Il am much in need of it,"
She has saved my life, m'sieur," ]
said.
Then go to your work." said he
coolly, "and make the most of it."
All, sir, had rather"
"Good-by," said Louise, giving me
her hand.
"Au revoir." 1 said quickly, and
wheeled my horse and rode away.
The boats were ready. The army
was waiting for the order, now ex.
pected at any moment, to, move. Gen
Brown had not been at his quarters fol
day.
Judas Priest!" said D'ri, when we
were alone together, tibet air gal d
go through fire an water fer you.
"You re mistaken" said.
mo, hain't nuther," said he. Ell
be, m reg'lar out-an'out fool
hand over fist"
He whitfield moment thoughtfully
"Ain' no use talkin'," he added, .l
can tell boss from a jack-rabbit an,
day"
Tier father does not like me-"
suggested.
Don't hev to-" said Dri calmly.
He cut deep slash in the stick hi
held, then added: Don't make NJ
odds ner no difference one way err t
other. l did MT iike tn measles, Blu,
he'd to hev 'em."
He II never permit marriage with
me-" said.
IT amt Necessary" he declared
soberly. I'm this ere country dom TEX
only tew t mex bargain. One O. the
blessin's O. liberty
He sQuinted up at the sky, deliver
Ing his confidence in slowly measured
phrases. to wit:
Wouldn't give ten cents fer no man
At IL give up gal less he d ortsr-
nut fer nuthin' ner nobody"
! was called out of bed at cockcrow
IN the morning. The baroness and q
eootman were at the door.
"Ah, my captain, there is trouble -
ehs whispered. IN. de Lambert has
taken his daughters. They are going
back to Paris, bag and baggage. Left
ln the evening"
by what road?"
The turnpike militaire."
Thanks, and good morning" l
said. II shall overhaul them"
I called D'ri, and babe him feed the
horses quickly. went to see Gen.
Brown, but he and Wilkinson were on
the latter's gig, half mile out in the
harbor. 1 scrubbed note to the
farmer-general, and, leaving it, ran t.
the stables. Our horses were soon
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
Example Of English Humo.

The bishop Of London recently re-
ceiyed s5 note from an undertaken
who contributed it as a thank-offerinr
because business had been 60 brisk.
Why should there be any further doubt
about the Englishman's possession q
the sense Of humor? !
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21

Manning.-This city had two Of the
most destructive fires in the history OF
the town and as result property val
ued at $45,O 900 went up in smoke.
Cedar Rapids-The Bosen-Ryan ele-
vator and mailing plant was totally de-
stroyed by fire. The loss is estimated
at 5000 900.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
Copyright. ,,a, ~ 1sa,., r,s,isA,.s oo.p..ys
commanding. She stepped quo

| me- 11t0e1.
LET me have i'll" said she, taking
the pistol from his hand. She flung 1t
above the heads Of some village folk
who had gathered near us.
why do you stop us?" she whis-
pered, turning to me.
$50 you may choose between him
and me-" answered.
Then leave all for you," said she,
coming quickly to my side.
The villagers began to cheer, and old
Dri flung his hat in the air, shouting,
''Hurrah fer love an freedom!"
"An' the United States Of Ameriky,' -
some one added.
"She LIS my daughter" said M. de
Lambert, with anger, as he came up
to me. II may command her, and I
shall seek the aid of the law as soon
as I find magistrate"
But see that you find him before
We find minister" said.
The dominic! Here he u.s." said
some one near US.
Marry them" said another. "It is
Capt. Bell Of the army, . brave and
honorable man."
Does not true love, wherever seen,
spread its own quality and prosper by
the sympathy it commands? Louise
turned to the good man, taking his
hand.
Come" said she, there is no time
to lose"
The minister came to our help. He
could not resist her appeal, SO sweetly
spoken. There, under an elm by the
wayside, with some score Of witnesses
Including Louison and the young
Connie Do Brovel, who came out Of the
coach and stood near. he made VI
man and wife. We were never SO
happy a. when we stood there hand
In hand, that sunny morning, and
heard the prayer for Gods blessing
and felt mighty uplift in our hearts,
As to my sweetheart, there was neve,
such glow in her cheeks, such q
light in her large eyes, such grace II
her figure.
Dear sister," said Louison, kissing
her. I wish were as happy"
"And you shall be as soon as you
get to Paris" said the young count.
oh, dear. can hardly wait!" said
the merry-hearted girl. looking proud.
~ at her new lover.
II admire your pluck, my young
man" said M. de Lambert, as we SHOOK
hands. you Americans are great
people. I surrender; / am not going
to DO foolish. Turn your horses" said
he. motioning to the driver. I'VE shall
90 back at once"
helped Louise into the coach with
her sister and the Comte de Brovel
D'ri and rode on behind them, the
village folk cheering and waving theil
hats.
"Ye done 1t skillful," said D'ri, smil.
ing. Whit d tell YEP"
made no answer, being too full o.
happiness at the moment.
Tell ye one thing. Ray" he went OF
soberly: ''ef boy an gal loves one
mother, an he has any grit In i'm
can't nuthin' keep 'em apart long"
He Strengthened the name Of hill
horse, and then added:
"Ner they can't nuthin' conquer
EN-"
! Soon after two o'clock we turned IL
at the chateau.
| We were a merry company at lunch
con, the doctor drinking our health ant
happiness with sublime resignation
But had to hurry back-that was thu
worst Of It all. Louise walked witt
me to the big gate, where were DIR
and the horses. We stopped mo
ment on the way.
"Agafn?" she whispered, her swee
face on my shoulder. Eyes, and a
often as you like. No more now-ther'
Is D'ri. Remember, sweetheart,
shall look and pray for you day ant
night"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-02-21
Bishop Nearing the End.

New York. Feb. 15.-The condition
Of Bishop w. E. McLaren. OF the
Protestant Episcopal diocese Of Chi
cago, who has been i'll in this city for
some time, was considerably worse
Tuesday. The bishop is failing fast
and the end is said to be question Of
only few days.