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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
Sue State for Assessment.

The Iowa Mutual Insurance COM
panies have begun suit against the
state, charging that they have been
wrongfully assessed under a section
Of the Iowa code which they brand as
unconstitutional. One company shows
that it was organized lawfully in 1904
and has since complied with the laws
and paid its assessment, but now en-
ters suit, saying that the assessment
Of about $500 was unconstitutional.
These suits are but forerunners of
about IS others which will follow i'm
mediately If the first two are success
full. The individual amounts of money
are small, put if the companies win
their contention the sum lost to the
state will mount up into the thousands.
The documents are entered against @.
s. Gilbertson. treasurer, and B. D.
Carroll, auditor.
WOODARD.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
Will Not Help Bureau.

Director North of the federal census
bureau has notified Gov. Cummins def
nitely that his department will not CO.
operate with the Office of the Iowa labor
commissioner in taking an enumeration
of the factories Of this state this year.
The correspondence does not disclose
the fact, but it is possible that the con-
troll Of the patronage incident to gather
ing the census may have been factor in
determining the extent to which COOP
Grafton was desirable. Under the scheme
of Director North, the patronage is left
IN his hands-that is, in the hands of
the congressman. Had his bureau CO.
operated with the Iowa department Of
labor some of the patronage might have
fallen into the hands OF the state admin
istration. The government now has
about 80 agents at work in the Iowa field
gathering these statistics 1t is confessed
that in number about so per cent. Of the
factories will be enumerated by the ma
tional census takers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
WIN. P. HEPBURN.

surprised all by reading paper writ
ten in the hand of President Roosevelt
stating that his assistance had been
Invaluable in carrying out the execu-
tive's recommendations regarding the
Strengthening Of the interstate COM
merce commissions powers. Hepburn
was preceded by Henry Wallace, who
has been bitter in his criticism of the
congressman. Wallace's speech against
Hepburn at the meeting was received
with great applause. Immediately fol-
lowing Mr.. Hepburn arose and read
the presidents words, dumbfounding
his spectators and clearing the cloud
which had marred his craftsmanship.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
Mr. Boyd's records are priceless, and
says that he begins to see victory for the
veterans. The governor will receive the
records very soon.
Wants Teachers Permanent.
The Type Who F,

That State Superintendent Riggs, OF
the Iowa schools, believes in the saying
that "a rolling stone gathers no moss" is
evidenced by his letter sent to school di-
rectors of the state urging them to re-
tain the teachers employed during the
winter term for the spring period Mr..
Riggs says permanent tenure and better
salaries are needed in the institutions,
and the first step towards the reforms
is in demand right now. City schools are
more consistent in retaining teachers
than are the rural institutions, and con-
sequently Mr.. Riggs directs his fire in
the direction of the country districts.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
To Probe Shiloh Case.

President Roosevelt has answered
Gov Cummins' letter asking for another
investigation of the Shiloh battle in
scription case, and states that the con-
troversy between the Fifteenth and Six
teenth Iowa regiments and the national
Shiloh battlefield commission will be re-
viewed. Whether the arguments will be
taken UP by Secretary of War Taft or
the president is an unanswered question.
The controversy, it will be remembered,
relates to the incomplete inscriptions on
the Shiloh monuments, regarding the
parts which the Iowa veterans played in
the battle. Providence asserted itself
when Cyrus Boyd, an Iowan whose duty
as an orderly compelled him to keep q
record of the battle, came to the COVER.
nor with the information that he had at
his home, now in Nebraska, the complete
doings of the Iowa veterans In the fam.
GUS conflict Gov. Cummips declares
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
Light on Car Lines.

Special car lines in the state must file
articles of incorporation with the sec
rotary of state and, with the idea Of COM
pelling this in view, the Office of the Sec
rotary has been busy Of late compiling
information. Before concern can do
business in Iowa, the articles must be
iled, accompanied by the full incorpora-
ton fees. Under the ruling there are
number OF companies that owe the state
an immense amount of money. The fol-
lowing statement compiled by the secre-
tarys Office gives the property value
used in carrying on the business and the
amount of tax paid:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
-Four Senators Expelled

Sacramento, Cal. March SENATORS
Emmons, Bunkers. Wright and French
were expelled from the senate Monday
for receiving brides. The report of the
investigating committee, recommend
ing expulsion, was read in full, and was
adopted by IS affirmative votes. The
other five votes of the senate were not
cast, the four accused senator's and SEN
ator WEIGH not voting.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
Homeseekers, Excursions.

The Chicago Great Western BY,
will on the first and third Tuesdays
of each month, January to April in
elusive, sell home seekers tickets at
one fare plus 81 for the round trip to
points in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizo-
ma, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indian
Territory, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Mexico, Michigan, Mime
sofa, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska,
Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vir-
ginia and Wyoming. For further in
formation apply to any Great Wes-
tern Agent or j. P. Elmer, G. p. A.,
Chicago, Ill. apr 1S
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
Great Damage by Ice.

Cincinnati, March IA shift in tho ics
in the Ohio river Monday afternoon
showed one Of the oity's auxiliary pump
boats stationed above the city, at tho
foot Of Hunt street, out from the shore.
wrecking the boat and causing other
damage. The total loss is estimated At
$4,000. This brings the amount OF
loss thus far caused by the temporary
breaks and shifting Of the ice gorge 1t
this point in the river to we'll over
100000 during the past two weeks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
Hepburn Clears himself.

Criticism of Congressman William P.
Hepburn, of the Eighth Iowa district,
has arisen to a great height and at a
meeting of the Adams County Farmers
institute, at which he spoke last week,
he figured in one of the most sensa-
tional political events in Iowas his
tory. After enduring long silence
In which he had been severely criti-
cised for his alleged unfriendliness to-
ward rate legislation. Mr.. Hepburn
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
Settlers Rates to Points in the Southeast

Settlers Rates to Points in the Southeast.
On the first and third Tuesdays of
each month, January to April inclu-
seve, the Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will sell one way tickets to points
in Alabama, Florida. Georgia, Ken
lucky, Louisiana, mississippi, North
and South Carolina, Tennessee and
Virginia at very low rates. For fur
ther information apply to any Great
Western Agent or ]. P. Elmer, G.. P.
A.. Chicago, Ill. apr 18
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
Startling Mortality.

Statistics show startling mortality
from appendicitis and peritonitis. To
prevent and cure these awful diseas-
es, there is just one reliable remedy,
Dr. Kings New Life Pills. M. Elan
merry, OF IA Cusom House Place, Chi
cago, says: "They have no equal for
Constipation and BiliousneSs. 25c at
p. A. Clemmer'S, druggist. Il
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
TOM WATSON'S
MAGAZINE

"Ihs magazine That Has an Idea Back
OF It."
Have you heard that Hon. Thos. e.
Watson, of Georgia, has begun the
publication of a magazine?
You know who Mr.. Watson is? He's
the man who wrote "The Story of
France. Life OF Napoleon and
"The Life and Times of Thomas
Jefferson. He was the People
Party candidate for President last
year.
First number of Tom WArsoN's
MAGAZINE will be published Feb.
%. For sale at all news stands
price 10c. By mail, S1.OO per year.
You will miss the most interesting
l2S-page magazine in America.if you
fail to get this number. Ask your
newsdealer for Tom WATsoN's
MAGAzINE-or, better still, send a
dollar for a years subscription to
TOM WATSON'S MAGAZINE,
121 West 42,ld Street,
NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
FIVE
EXCELLENT
REASONS

Why you should let REEcE take
your photos: lst, Because you are
sure of getting a pleasing and
natural pose; End, Because that
new finish is superb; 3rd, Because
you are shown the newest ideas in
Photography; 4th, Because you
have your choice of a large selec-
ton OF the newest and 'sswellest"
mounts; 5th, Because all work is
gotten out on time and is guaran-
teed to satisfy. There are 95 other
reasons that you can see when you
get your pictures.
REEcE,
Successor to Burdick.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
A. O. u. w.

Regular me ting Cresco Lodge 1st
and 3rd Tues.e each month, in O'Mal
ley's Hall. Visitors always Welcome
3. B. WOODWARD, GEO. MILLER,
Recorder. NV
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07
$40, $50 81. 2os, SO

Insurance companies, it is pointed
out, are exempted from the conditions
imposed on the car lines, by the state
law.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-03-07

Mother Gray's Sweet Powder Children.
Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nnrse In the Children'S Home in New
York, Cure Feyerishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, move and
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials. They
4,ever tail At all druggists, Csc. Sam
pie FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y. 46w4
CAsToE I
Bears the a The Kind You Have Always Bought
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-01

Thomas Church has elected as ofncers for
the ensuing year. director. w. II. Belts:
secretary A. p. Crenshaw, IT,: assistant
secretary. J. T. Remey; treasurer. w. n.
Peterson.
Levi Joy of Memphis. Tenn, a member
Of the National Council Of the Brotherno od
Thursday OF this week In Washington.
The officers of the brotherhood chapter
Of st. Agnes Chapel for the year ending
November 3d. 1905. recently elected. are
as follows: DR.. Arthur c. Merriam. direc-
tor: Thomas II. Watson, secretary; VIII
liam P. Foley. treasurer.
Announcement has been made Of the APP
pointment Of the following hospitality COM
mittee In connection with the tri-diocesan
brotherhood convention to be held In this
city Saturday and Sunday. May 20-H:
]. Holdsworth Gordon, chairman; Bert 7.
Amos. secretary; Messrs. w. r. White or
Emmanuel. A. ]. Shippert Of st. Paufs. A.
Of Ascension. c. H. Cecil of Christ Church,
navy yard; ]. Henry Robertson Of St.
Marks. ]. Lewis Gibbs of St. Andrews. w.
srr Everett ct f Of Grace e 81
Epiphany Chapel. H. 8. Neale of St.
Michael and All Angels, w. J. Tay-
lor of st. Matthew's. P. D. Brooks Of st.
Swepson Earle of St. Margaret's, Thomas
H. Watson of st. Agnes, William Quinn Of
the Church of Our Savior. Brookland: P.
H. Sweet. jr.. Of Advent Church, n. 8.
Childs, st. Johns. Georgetown; A. Y. Gray
of St. Adams, George w. Salter OF st.
Johns. Washington. and R. A. Connard of
Christ Church, Georgetown.
The March meeting of the junior local
assembly Of brotherhood chapters was held
last Monday evening at the Pro-Cathedral
Church Of the Ascension. Discussion was
devoted to the approaching tri-diocesan
convention and it was suggested by w. b.
Everett, jr., that the junior chapters hold
a corporate communion preparatory to the
detailed work of the convention. The pres
ident of the assembly appointed commit
tees aids in connection with the hos
pitality and reception committees of the
senior assembly.
The members of the recently organized
brotherhood chapter of st. Margaret's
Church were formally admitted into the
chapter last Sunday evening by the Rev.
DR.. Herbert Scott-Smith. rector of ST. Mar
garet's parish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-01
(AMQNG THE
y FRATEpNlTIES

The journal of the Grand Lodge, F. A.
A. NJ, of the District, covering the pro-
ceedlngs of the ninety fourth year of the
existence of that body, was issued this
week. 1t is volume of 4S3 pages and
gives evidence of careful compila ton by
Grand Secretary Arvine w. Johnston, and
is neatly printed. 1t carries as a frontis-
piece fine picture of James H. Wetmore
whose administration as grand master is
covered by the journal. review of the
work of the grand master, as well as an
appreciative biographical sketch of that
gentleman, is also furnished by Past Grand
Master George H. Walker Much of the
proceedings of the GrandLodge conventions
of the year have heretofore appeared in
the news columns of The Star
The journal publishes the annual review
of fraternal foreign correspondence, pre-
pared with exceptional ability by Capt
George w. Baird, Z. S. N, past grand
master of this jurisdiction. He has been
in charge of this important work during
the last five years, and has executed 1t
very effectively. His review of the pro-
ceedings of the Jurisdictions is rendered
particularly interesting by the fact that
he journeyed around the world with Gen.
Grant, after the latters retirement from
the presidency, and has, by reason of his
experience in the navy, extensive acQuaint-
ance in foreign lands. For long period
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-01

of years Capt. Baird has been superintend-
ent of the War, State and Navy depart
ment building.
The review of the proceedings of the
Grand Lodge of England is among the
most interesting. The review says: GAS
we originally received our Masonry from
England we naturally look to that source
for light, and though there is no great
difference between the several grand lodges
of the United States land the British prov
inces) there is sufficient distinction to
cause us to draw sharp lines and to ex-
pend much paper and ink trying to con-
vince each other what Is right. So we
naturally scrutinize the reports of the
Grand Lodge of England. as many scru-
tinize their Bibles. hoping to find something
to confirm our own methods. A glance
at the benevolence report will show the
lavish hand with which they dispense char
ity. We hope this may be our lesson for
this year" Z ~ e..
H. r. H. the Duke ofaConnaught con-
tinues as grand master 1of England, and
Capt. Baird naively hints that there wasn't
much contest over ethe election. 1t would
hardly pay to oppose the election of the
brother of the sovereign even if any one
really wanted to- The proclamation of the
election of the grand master Is long one.
military titles. M
On Belgium the fraternaf reviewer of the
District Grand Lodge makes the following
significant comment: I'VE have not re-
ceived a report from the Grand Orient of
Belgium for three years, but in the cur
rent report of the Grand Lodge of Maine
we find letter from Albert j. Kruger.
who is the representative of the Grand
Lodge of Maine near the, Grand Lodge of
Belgium. 1t is dated at Antwerp. From
this letter we quote the following: I'm con-
ciusion, permit me to mention that the
Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia.
having been represented at the Masonic
congress at Geneva by DR.. s. L. Roger
Watts. has just requested the Grand Orient
of Belgium to exchange representatives.
The letter which Is on the subject of the
Grand Orient of France and its relations
with the Grand Orient of Belgium, Is Of
particular interest"
Under the head of Brazil the same sub
ject is taken up at length One para
graph of the Brazilian report reads: I'm
no country as In the United States are
bodies constituted irregularly not to speak
OF the colored grand lodges of Masons,
the creation of which Is natural. since in
the Masonry Of the United States there
are distinctions OF race" Tho reviewer
says: 'sThe last paragraph IL a literal
translation. The writer does not feel at
liberty to make II figurafive. As 1t stands
II is somewhat ambiguous. At all events
ii clearly shows the sublime ignorance OF
the Brazllians AZ to English and American
Masonry. The writer has visited English
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-01
KNEW IT LIKE A BOOK
Rig Dinners Had Long Since Ceased to
Be a Novelty With Him.
From the Providence Journal.

From the BrOyluthce 1ouihHA-
why am l down in the mouth this morn
ing?" he repeated in reply to question
ooh. I'm not as bad as that, but there
hard night before me, and m dreading IL.
I'm booked for a big dinner. IL you know
what that meansI ] do. I've been to them
until l can't rest wbsn think of them
Don't suppose for minute I'm going be-
cause want to; I'm going because IL would
make trouble IL 1 cut 1t. can go through
one of those banquets with one hand IN my
sleep. They're all alike; all on the sdihe'
monotonous level.
''To begin with the five sad-eyed, uncom-
municative, reproachfui oysters, with
flick of lemon in the middle, and the walter
who says: Horse radish. sir? A plate or
cool soup, with two peas, a slice or carrot
and three morsels OF toast noatlng In II
The man opposite, who doesn't get out
oftener than once in six months, says:
Here's to you.' and dips Into the sauterne.
He's In a hurry to become exhilarated.
Fish, with a little dab OF sauce on the
side comes next, and treading on its tail Is
that omnipresent. everlasting MET OF peer.
covered with a brown gravy and quarter
OF q canned mushroom placed ostenta-
tiously on top of the meat and hanked by
cold mashed potato and legumes, also can
ned-always the legumes.
''Intermission and Roman punch. SO called
because it's neither Roman nor punch. Gen.
orally it's suggestive of bay rum. Game
futters In after that-Philadelphia SQUAD.
that have been living in Olneyville during
their declining years-and so on to the
tablespoonful of black coffee. Cigars are
lighted or the fragrant smoke of Con-
necticut Hayanas begins to ascend to the
selling. See the morning papers.) There's
a CHATTER and rattle of chairs. and every
body clears his throat, and then-then the
interminable and dreary speaking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-01

drink His blood. IL warare to pArtake OF
His life. That is}to say{ the connection be-
tween Christ and Us mutt be Of the closest
possible kind-so floses lat the assirniia ton
OF the food We eat 10 not too strong ffgufe
to express it. The food we eat becomes
our blood and flesh: II becomes our life. our
self. And does so by our eating It. not
~ rs oa as aaax IL Ana
whatever process can make Christ entirely
ours. and help uHto aaEtmiiate all that y
in Him. this PROCESS We are to use.
This figure OF eating has many lessons for
us. Above all. 1t reminds US OF the poor
appetite we have for spiritual nourishmenf.
How thoroughly ~ thf4 process Of eating
does the healthy body extract from its food
every particle OF real nutrfment. By this
process the food is made to yield all that it
contains of nourishfng Substance But how
far Is this from representing our treatment
OF Christ? How much is there in Him that
is fitted to yield comfort and hope? and yet
to US 1t yields none.
God sees In Him all that can make
us complete. all that can fill and gladden.
and sufhce the soul. and yet how bare ana
troubled and defeated do we live.
The figure of eating reminds us that the
acceptance of Christ Is an act which each
man must do for himself. No man can eat
Tor me. 1t also reminds us that as the food
we eat is distributed. without our own will
or supervision, to every part Of the body.
giving light to the eye and strength to the
ARM making bone or skin In one place,
nerve OF DiOOQ vessel In another. so, IL only
We make Christ our own, the life that Is in
Him sufices for all the requirements of hui
man nature and human duty."-Marcus
Dods.
How to Help the Leader.
Tell the story of the blind girl who read
the raised letters Of her Bible till her fin
gers bled and became too sore to use. then,
kissing her book good-by with tears. she
suddenly discovered. with her lips touching
the raised letters, that she could read with
her lips. thus verifying jeremiah 1916.
Paraliel passages-Matthew 1926, John
0:59, Romans 1874 Colossians 3:16. 1 Peter
~, Psalms 119:1O3, Psalms 1873. 10, IL;
Psalms 1913. 10, II. Ill; Job 23:12.
Hints to the leader-Select old hymns
about the Bible If possible. Have Jesus
the Water of Life Will Give and Break
Ihou the Bread of Life sung by quartet.
Urge the members to talk freely Make
It a conversational meeting during the first
part. Have some good Bible student sug-
gest the best ways of reading the Bible.
and get the pastor to speak for five min
utes on the benefit the Christian derives
from uniting with the church and partak-
Ing OF the communion, the symbols of the
broken body and shed blood
There is storehouse of rich fare,
supplied with plenty and to spare: ,
lis Gods own word. 1t spreads a feast
For every hungering thirstng guest
H. J. Belts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-01
EPWoRTH LEAGUE NOTES.

Owing to the facts that the question of
the time of election of officers Is to be dis
cussed and decided, and that arrange
ments for the Epworth League anniversary
will be made, the board Of control meeting
to be held Wednesday next at 7:30 pm, at
Wesley. will be one OF the most important
of the year. AS these matters are of i'm
portance to each Lacquer in the Washing
ton district, the president, E. R. Rochester,
has requested that each league send a rep
resentative.
Rev. Harold NJ. Ryder pastor of North
Capitol NJ. E. Church, entertained the
members of the local Epworth League after
their March business meeting.
At the special meeting held in the inter-
ests of young women by the Foundry
League last Sunday evening. Miss Charlotte
Holman, a missionary from Ajinere, spoke
on THE Woman Who Cannot Win, the
Woman Without Christ; Miss Emma
Hayes of Chicago. ILL.,. organizing secretary
Of the Y. NJ. c. A, spoke on "Unselflshness
in Woman. Necessity to VIM" and Mrs
]. Ellen Foster spoke on 1.-The Woman
With Purpose Is the Woman Who Wins"
There were about one hundred and sew
enty-five present. Mrs Poston and the
Misses King. Thomas and Funk took the
places of the usual ushers.
The Montauk Ladies' Quartet gave a
very pleasing entertainment at Wesley
Monday night. Each member of the quar-
tet had a special number, which was as en-
Enthusiastically received as the musical Sc
lections by all four The program included
Rotations, solos, musical monoIogues,
Japanese drill and quartet selections
The Baltimore Conference" Epworth
League anniversary will be held Monday
night next at Foundry. Rev. Don 8. Colt
of Grace Church. Baltimore, an attractive
speaker, will make the address Of the even
ing. A large number of leaguers are COM
ing over from Baltimore to attend, and will
be met at the station by local COM
mittee.
The Dumbarton League has invited all
the leagues in the city to attend a joint
mass meeting of the Georgetown leaguers
and the Christian Endeayorers, to be held
at Dumbarton Sunday. April 10. at $3.50
pm. L. P. Hieston has this matter in
charge.
A special rally SERVICE" at which
number OF the Baltimore conference min
listers will speak. will be held at Foundry
Sunday night