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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
HOTEL COLLAPSES;;
MANY MEET Death
FIFTY-TWo PERSONS KILLED
AND 70 INJURED BY CATAs-
TRoPHE IN GERMANY.
BUILDING is CROWDED
AT TIME OF ACCIDENT
Police Unable to Control Mob Which
Gathers at scene-Women Aid in
Rescue Work-Hunt for Cause of
Crash

Nagold, South Germany, April g.
Fifty-two persons lost their lives and
70 were dangerously injured Thursday
by the collapse OF the hotel Zum
Hirschen (the Stag hoteD, in the Black
Forest, while the guests were at lunch.
The place was crowded with members
of local associations, who were cele-
brating an annual fete. All were
buried beneath heap of ruins.
Crowds Surround Ruins.
Thousands of persons Immediately
surged about the ruins, all volunteer
ing to assist in the work of reScuing
the victims. So great was the crush
of the crowds within ten minutes after
the catastrophe that police reinforce
order so that anyone could work eff
fectively. Troops were summoned in
haste. The crowd was forced back and
organized squads of firemen and police
were set to work on the debris. Mean
time the cries of the victims who es-
capped death but were pinioned under
the wreckage of the hall almost drove
the rescuers mad. The cries reached
the crowd, which necessarily entreat
ed the rescuers to work faster and
faster.
Men and women who were dressed
in their best to participate in the fete
swarmed about the heaps of shattered
timbers under which many living but
injured victims were pinioned. AS the
firemen and police chopped away
beams that held down the injured the
wreckage was handed over to the
crowd. Both men and women assist
ed in removing it far enough so that
it would not interfere with further
work of rescue.
Work of Rescue Slow.
Rescue work proceeded as fast as
possible, but was necessarily slow. The
great hall collapsed completely and
formed an immense heap of 9 debris.
The timbers of the floors and walls
were inextricably interviewer, and
persons could be rescued only through
actual chcpping away cords of wood
and removing beams of twisted iron.
The cause of the collapse is being in
vestigated by authorities who can
take no part in the rescue work. The
hall was supposed to be stanch
built with no idea of holding the enor-
nous throng that crowded into it just
before the fatal collapse.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
A Lucky Postmistress.

is Mrs. Alexander, of Cary, Me-. who
has found Dr. Kings New Life Pills
to be the best remedy she ever tried
for keeping the Stomach, Liver ard
Bowels in perfect order. You'll agree
with her if you try these painless
purifiers that infuse new life Guar
anteed by P. A. Clemmer, druggist
Price 25c, r
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Heavy Rains Derail Train.

Omaha, Neb, April Huntington
passenger train No. Al on the Black
Hills branch, was derailed four miles
west of st. Michael, Neb., Thursday
morning, the baggage and express and
two day coaches leaving the track. The
baggageman and two or three passen-
gers were slightly hurt The wreck
is said to have been caused by the soft
ening of the roadbed from recent rains.
There was little property damage.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Estate Estimated at SO, ooo, 900.

Salem, Mass, April 9.-The will Of
3. G. Swift, the millionaire packer.
was admitted to probate in this city.
Beyond bequest of $4,000 to a church
at Sycamore, Mass, there were no pub
lie gifts. Except for this donation, and
small annuities for two longtime en-
ployes Of Mr.. Swift, the estate, esti-
mated at about $1o.ooO,OOO, is left in
trust for the benefit Of the family of
the testator,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Loss of Life Was Heavy.

Honolulu, April g. The steamer
Moana, which arrived here Wednesday,
reports that 121 persons were drowned
during the hurricane which recently
swept over Tahiti and the neighboring
islands. OF these victims one persisted
on Tahiti, 81 natives and four whites
on the Puamotus and "a natives and
one white on the other islands.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Fatal Street Car Wreck.

Kokomo, Ind, April 9.-James F.
Bruff, an architect, was killed and
four other passengers were injured in
wreck on the Kokomo street rail-
way. A car jumped the track on an
embankment - feet high and rolled
to the bottom. The injured are:
Mrs Frank Hudgens and James Rog-
ers, of Kokomo; David Young, of
Sharpsville, and M. R. Garard, of Cen
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Hangs Himself while Asleep.

Akron, o., April 9.-Jacob Stair,
aged 65, who has been noted as a
sleep-walker, arose while asleep,
walked downstairs and deliberately
hanged himself to floor joist with
a piece of Irvine. He is said to have
discussed the horrors of suicide with
his wife the night previous. He was
prominent Mason and ex-city coun-
Gilman,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Farm For Sale.

100 acres, we'll improved, l mile
northwest of Cresco, on main Travelled
road; as good farm as there is in
Howard County a foot of waste
land. Large residence, barns, granary,
hog house, good we'll and windmill,
and orchard. JOHN LEFERINK,
RID No. 5, Cresco, La,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13

The most rational remedy for Coughs
and Colds is Kennedy 3 Laxative Hon
ey and Tar. 1t acts on the bowels as
mild cathartic-expells all cold from
the system. Cuts all phlegm out of the
throat, relieves coughs, colds, Group,
whooping cough, etc. An ideal reme-
dy for children-equally good for adj
ults. Sold by ]. FL. Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13

What good does 1T do you to eat If
your stomach fails to digest the food?
None. 1t does you harm-causes bel
ching, sour stomach, hatulence. etc.
When the stomach fails little Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure after each meal will
digest what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet. Sold by ]. Ii. Luers
Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
For sale.

If you want a bargain, drop in four
blocks east of the Strother House; my
residence with three lots, good house
and barn, we'll and cistern, some fruit.
Enquire at the premises.
w. N. FERRIE, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Eggs for Matching.

White Wyandottes- Dustin Strain.
have pen of 7 choice pullets mated
with cockerel from stock winning End
prize at>World's Fair at st. Louis.
Orders booked in turn, at S1.00 for
10 eggs. 10 White Rock pullets for
sale. j. Ell. CULBERT, Cresco, La.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13

$lO0-DR. e. DETcHoN's ANTI
DlURET1c may be worth to you more
than 300 If you have child who soils
bedding from incontinence of water
during sleep. Cures old and young
alike. It arrests the tronble at once.
81. Sold by j. n. Luers Drug Co.,
Cresco, Iowa, 24m6
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Three Killed by Boiler Explosion

1uFee IAd1eU ny DUlleI E4P1USloH'
Rogersville, Tenn, April GA boiler
in sawmill at Kyles Ford, Is miles
from Rogersville, exploded, killing
three men and injuring five others.
The dead: Anderson L. Veasy, E. IL
Petros. Henry Herd.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Eggs for Matching.

Silver Wyandottes-the kind that
lay when eggs are high. 40 of my
pullets laid in the month of January
1863 eggs. $500 per hundred.
ARTHUR IsBELL, RID. 3, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
For Sale.

ITO acre farm and an 80 acre farm
near Cresco with good buildings. Gall
on A. Smith.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Jail Blown Open; Four Escape.

st. Louis. April GA telephone com.
munication received from Benton, in
Scott county, says that the Jail there
has been blown open with nitroglycerin
and three negroes and one white man,
prisoners, had escaped. No one was
injured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Seed Wheat.

Northern Hard Spring Wheat for
sale at the Cresco Roller Mill.
q, E, FREEHAuF,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13

Don't tie cough or cold up in your
system by taking remedy that binds
the bowels. Take Kennedy's Laxative
Honey and Tar. 1t is different from
all other cough syrups. 1t is better.
1t opens the bowels all cold
from the system, relieves coughs,
colds, Group, whooping cough, etc. An
ideal remedy for young and old. Chill
dren like 1T. Sold by j. Fl. Luers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
For Sale or Rent.

Eighty acre farm with good build
ings, half mile north of Schley.
r. S. CAWARD.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Itch cured in 2o mir

Itch cured in 30 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails.
Sold by ]. 81. Luers Drug Co., Cresco,
Iowa. 24m8
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
RELIEF IN SIX HOURS

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours by "NEw
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" 1t is great surprise on &C.
count of its exceeding promptness in
relieving pain in bladder, kidneys and
back, in male or female. Relieves re-
tention of water almost Immediately.
II you want quick relief and cure this
Is the remedy. Sold by j. 81. Luers
Drug Co, Cresco, Iowa. 24m6
If you ever bought box of Witch
Hazel Sa)ve that failed to give salts
faction the chances are it did not have
the name "E Q. Dewitt & Co." prin-
ted on the wrapper and pressed in the
box. The original DeWitt'S Hazel
Salve never fails to give satisfaction
for burns, sores, boils, letter, cracked
haLds, etc. For blind, bleeding, itch
irg and protruding Piles it affords al
most Immediate relief. 1t stops the
pain. Sold by j. 81. Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Gives Valuable Home to Church.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 6.-Dr. Will
liam G. Logan, pioneer physician,
who retired from practice several
years ago, has given his residence in
this city, valued at $4,000, to the board
Of extension Of the Christian ohAreh
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-04-13
Presie EFT Declines Invitation.

Washington, April president
'oo2evelt has notified the delegation
Thich called on him last Thursday to
invite him to attend the annual con-
yention of the League of American
municipalities at Chicago next Sep.
TENDER that lie will be unable to &C.
cept the invitation. In his letter of
declination, which was sent to Mayor
Rhett, of Charleston. S. c., he ex-
pressed interest in the work of the
convention, but said he could not at.
tend it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

The southerly gale yesterday afternoon
on the river was quite heavy, and, combined
with the ebb tide, caused an unusual swell
in the river, so heavy that the river from
this city to Fort Washington aud below
was one mass of white-capped water and
the small vessels that were out in 1t had as
rough a time as they would have rad in
Chesapeake bay In a northeast gale.
Arrived: Bugeye Levin Woolford, pine
lumber from Popes creek. Virginia, for
dealers; schooner j. f. Smith, cordwood
from river point: schooner Aiethea, lumber
from the Rappahannock river: schooner
Peri, cordwood from a river point; schooner
Lydia Vernon, oysters from Potomac BEDS
schooner Fife Sisters. lumber from a near
by point in the ricer.
Sailed: Scow Bush, with a cargo Of ferti-
lizer material. for Greenway hats: bngeye
Levin Woolford. for river point to load
lumber for this city; schooner j. B. Ander-
son, for a Virginia lumber port to load;
scow Sea King, light, for Eehasco creek
for a cargo of cordwood.
Memoranda: Schooner Loon is loading a
cargo of lumber on the Rappanaitno tx 1lver
for this port; bugeye Reba Sterling is load
ing a cargo on the lower Potomac for this
port; tug Yerkes Is cruising on Chesapeake
bay. after delivering tow of light parges
at Chesapeake City and Baltimore
One of the large sand and clay carrying
scows belonging to Mr.. John Miller was to-
day hauled out on the marine railway at
Benefits boatyard to be given Il general
overhauling and to be put in thorough or
der for summer work on tie river. The
lighter will be on the railway Cor a week
or ten days
Work is being pushed at Cumberland s
boat house on the new lighter building
there for Johnson & Wimsatt of this city,
and 1t Is expected she will be completed and
put overheard in the latter part Of this or
early In the coming week. The woodwork
on the craft has been completed and the
workmen are now employed In ,aulKing the
craft and making her watertight prcpara-
tory~to putting her into the water.
Capt. Edward Whyte, the boatbuilder,
whose boat house including a number of
boats, was destroyed by fire on St Pat
ricks day, is now rebuilding the house on
It's old site at the lower end Of Water street
near the Washington barracks park wall
In the fire four or five new batteaus which
Capt. Whyte had just completed for use at
Colonial Beach were burned and several
others were scerchel badly. but they can
be scraped painted and used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28

$ p Fisher have been appointed a COM
mittee on behalf Of the Andrew Jackson
Lodge of Mesons to act IN conjunction with
a committee from the Alexandria Wash
ington Lodge in the proper observance OF
the occasion of the iaterment of the re-
mains of John Paul Jones at Annapolis
April "A.
Mr.. j. F. Hammersiey was yesterday ap-
pointed by Judge Louis c. Barley as a
justice of the peace of the fourth ward.
Funeral services over the remains of VIM
II. Buckner, a highly respected colored res
ident of Alexandria, were held this after
noon at o'clock at the Third Baptist
Church. Rev. Alexander Truatt conducted
the services, anC the inteTment was In
Bethel cemetery
John Smoot, colored, forfeited S. collateral
in the police court this morning by failing
to appear to answer the charge of gambling
lie is said to be one of the men who were
engaged in gaming when the raid was made
last week. which resulted in the capture
of several colored men and their convic-
ton on the charge of gambling.
Rev. ]. p. Stump and Messrs ]. f. Alex
ander and Frank j. Pollard, representing
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, left
yesterday for Cumberland to attend the
session of the Baltimore conference which
convened there last night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
MESSAGES THROUGH SPACE.
Experiment at Alexander Graham
Bells Station.

kilograms were sent through space yes
terday from the experimental station Of
DR.. Alexander Graham Bell, near Airing
ton. Va, to the naval station at the Wash
fngton navy yard, the De Forest station on
the coast of New Jersey and to the steam
ship Bermudan, 100 miles out from New
York and more than $50 miles from the
Arlington station. These wireless mes
sages were sent by means of Dr. Bells
tetrahedral kites.
The operators sent the kites about 2Otu
feet up, and each kite carried a steel wire
to which was attached 400 feet of antenna
wire. AT the end Of the wire stood A Pot
ter of the United States weather bureau,
with his hand on the wire. His other hand
clasped that of G. d. Macdonald, repre-
senting Dr. Bell. DR.. Macdonald had hold
of the receiver. so that the operator caught
the messages from the kites 2,000 feet in
the air through the bodies Of two men.
The following messages were received
through the kites:
March u, 1906
DIR. Alexander Graham Bell, Washington.
by De Forest wireless I wish to aero
graph you greetings and congratulate You
most heartily on your achievements in the
great art of telephony and express my best
wishes for your success In aerial naviga-
ton. to which you are unselfshlS and
nobly contributing your brilliant energies
and talented capabilities.
than one mans share contribution in the
direction Of creating an invaluable and now
Indispensable invention making for the
progress Of the world and the good of man
kind, your present efforts and untiring
work in another field-the broad and linn
itless field of atmosphere and ether. indi-
cate lofty ideas and ideals which 1 trust
may be SO deservingly realized.
TT is a matter of wireless history that
only by the use of the telephone In con-
nection with the De Forest wireless re
sponder has 1t been possible to develop and
successfully operate the great system now
in such popular use by the United States
government. and your present cooperation
and aid in providing for the use of the
American De Forest Wireless Telegraph
Company your tetrahedral kites for aerial
wireless communications Is most sincerely
appreciated. Very sincerely,
ABRAHAM WHITE, President
The reply was as follows
Thanks for aerogram received today at
my kite station in Virginia. Congratula-
tions on the success of the experiment. L
sail tomorrow morning by White Star
steamer Cedric, and would be much obliged
IL you could send me address of DIR. De
Forest.
''Dr ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
he "Capital"
Sewing Machine

@1MGS1 HEN we had the Sew
Il Il H ing Machine built to
NAN which we have given
this name we took
pains to have it the equal of the best
on the market. And that it is--and
better than most.
But it has another important char
acteristic-price-which puts it in a
class by itself We did away with
agents commissions, expenses of
teaching by travelling instructors and
excessive profits.
The result is: A sewing machine
Of quality unequaled at the prices
$4,000 and $3.50.
The $3.50 machine has device
which locks the drawers automat-
ically when the lid is closed. 1t is
the popular drop-head style, with
automatic lift, fitted into a hand
some oak case, with full set of the
latest attachments and guaranteed
for ten years.
Necessary instructions given at
the department.
Second floor, q ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Demonstration of Asbestos Sac
Irons.

Demonstration of Asbestos Sad
Irons.
The manufacturers claim that these are tho best
cold-handled irons in the world and we think that
this demonstration will prove to you that thew are
right about IL.
Made in all sizes, from the big Glib pressing iron
TO the little l1a-lb. Tourist iron
The iron proper is made of solid mig iron and
over this hts covering of smoothest steel as
bestos lined. You can for yourself that this
gives an alright air chamber which prevents tho
heat from escaping. Thus the iron stays hot about
three times AS long as the ordinary iron and nj
course reduces your fuel bill In proportion An
other point, too-no matter how smoky and greasy
the iron gets on the stove, this steel coyer ats
right over 1t, covering it completely and ALWAYS
gives you a smooth. clean iron free from SCOT
This year we are showing the French or lingerie
set. composed of three irons especially made for
There is founcing iron, shaped lust right for
ironing all kinds OF founces. from the ma rrov
ruchngs to the broad ones
nese use.
The little irons may be heated over ANYTHING
alcohol lamp, gas jet etc. For pressing ribbons
laces, chiffon wells etc, they without an equal
With these Asbestos sad irons ironing is reduced
from almost dradgery TO a pleasure.
The handles always cold and yorr hand
never comes in contact with the heat and unlike
any other cold handled iron, these handles work
perfectly go along without any twisting screwInp
or fixing; stay as well If the iron was welded
In one piece.
Housefurnishng Dept, Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Funeral of Robert G. Sutton.

Funeral services OYER the remains of Mr..
Robert GiIchrist Sutton. chief of the mail
and record division OF the bureau of ord
nance OF the War Department, who died
yesterday morning. will occur tomorrow af-
ternoon at the family residence. 921 10th
street northwest at 2:3o o'clock. During
the latter part Of the civil VAR the de-.
ceased served in the Sigali Corps
of the army and in 1873 was appointed to
a clerkship in the War Department. His
ability was recognized from time TO time
until he at length was made ehisf OF The
record and mail division OF the bureau of
ordnance. which he occupied at the date OF
his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Mr.. McCUMBER CLOSES
WILL VOTE FOR RATE BILL IF
PROPERLY AMENDED.

Senator McCumber continued his speech
on the railroad rate bill in the Senate
after. The Stars report of the proceedings
was closed yesterday afternoon
Mr.. MeCumber picked innumerable flaws
in the rate bill, predicting that if enacted
into law it would fail entirely to meet the
demands of the public. He said, however.
he would vote for the bill If properly
amended.
If he said. "the people generally
count upon great relief from the transfer
of the rate-making power from the hands
of the railroad men, where It properly be-
longs. to the hands of a political board
they will find that the senator from South
Carolina was singularly inspired when he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Funeral of Charles Henry comstock.

Funeral services over the remains OF
Charles Henry Comstock, who died last
Monday at his residence 1865 Monroe
street. in the eighty fourth year of his age.
were held this morning at II o'clock After
the services at the house the body was re-
moved to Lees undertaking establishment
for cremation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Evils of Rebates.

the enactment of new law.
Evils of Rebates.
IAN editor has uncovered a number of
cases of granting rebates in the sugar
trust" he said land surely the Attorney
General, with his experts and assistants.
can do as much as an individual can do"
He spoke of the rebate system as IN
tolerable and the private car system as
even worse. He said that a private car
will earn $3.50 a year, or 10 per cent
whereas 1t should not earn more than $50
The difference was equivalent to a rebate
in behalf of the car owners He would
have the railroads divorce themselves
from outside companies
Discussing the legal difficulties in the
way of the bill. Mr.. McCumber said he
was less concerned on account Of them
than on account of the policy Of entering
upon such legislation at all. He consid-
cred 1t an approach toward paternalism
the abode of buried hopes destroyed
ambition and surrendered aspirations"
Mr. McCumber traced to the railroads
the development of the interior of the
country, saying that 1t was due directly
to the exercise of discrimination by the
roads, which was absolutely necessary to
the upbuiid1ng of some sections of the
country. 1t was, he said, the application
of the American protective system to the
encouragement of new and weaker COM
munities.
He said in reply to a question from Mr..
beverage Indt ne expected TO vote Tor the
pending bill, but expressed the opinion
that it should be amended. Replying fur
Their to Mr.. sBeveridge, he said that the
rigid ENFORCEMENT Of the existing law
would have prevented the development Of
the west.
Bill Would Necessitate Pooling.
He gave 1t as his opinion that the pas
sage of the proposed law would absolutely
prevent competition between rival lines
because in effect it amounted to pooling
1t would practically have the effect of
putting all competing roads under one
management. THE proposition not only
legalizes, but imposes pooling he de-
clared.
In closing Mr.. McCumber declared his
determination to vote his own sentiments
regardless of the clamor of the press.
When Mr.. McCumber closed Mr.. Tillman
offered a resolution calling upon the in
terstate commerce commission for infor-
nation concerning railroad passes and
other forms of free tickets. Under obiec-
ton the resolution went over until today.
The Senate, at 500 p. m. went into eX-
ecutive session, adjourning five minutes
later