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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20

stationed in the vestibule the magnifi-
cent marine band orchestra, under the
personal leadership of Lieut.. William
H. Santelman, the director of the
band. A special programme had been
prepared for the wedding. The mu-
sic was selected for the most part by
Miss Roosevelt herself.
Mrs. Roosevelt Enters.
A few minutes before noon Mrs
Roosevelt, accompanied by the mem
bers of her immediate family, de-
scended the main staircase, and, I'M
der the escort of several military
aids, entered the east room by the
main doors. She was escorted to a
position on the left side of the plat
form. which was reserved for the
BRIDES family. Designated members
of the bridegroom's family, including
his mother and sisters, already had
taken their places on the right side
of the platform. In order to keep a
way clear for the wedding party white
satin ropes were stretched from each
side OF the main entrance to the east
room to posts located ten feet west
of the platform and thence, around
the platform, to points on the east
wall.
Mrs. Roosevelt graciously acknowl-
edged the greetings which she re-
ceived on her entrance. She wore
superb gown. richly designed of
heavy, cream-colored brocade, on
which were figures of blue and brown
interlaced with threads of gold. The
gown was made in princess style, with
a long train of the brocaded material.
The trimmings were of brown chif-
fon. embroidered in blue and gold.
The yoke of the bodice was formed OF
embroidered chiffon, as were the trim
mings on the elbow sleeves. Exqicite-
ly designed panels on the skirt were
made of the blue and golden en-
broidery. She wore diamond orna
mcnts.
Groom and Best Man Arrive.
Two or three minutes after the en-
trance of Mrs. Roosevelt the BRIDE
groom, Mr.. LoHgworth, accompanied
by his best man, Thomas Nelson
Perkins, Of Boston, descended the
staircase, and entering the east room,
took his place at the foot of the plat
form to await the arrival Of his
bride.
Promptly on the stroke of noon Miss
Roosevelt, escorted by the president,
descended by the elevator to the west
end OF the main corridor. There
awaiting them were the ushers select
ed by Mr.. Longworth. All of them
are longtime friends and several
were the bridegrooms classmates at
Harvard. They were Quincy A. Shaw,
OF BosteH; Frederic Winthrop, Of
New York: Francis r, Bangs, Of Bos-
ton: Guy Norman. Of Boston; B. A.
Balilngford, Jr., of Cincinnatij Lars
Anderson, of Washington, D. C.,
vicomte Charles de Chambrun, Of tho
French embassy, and Theodore Rooss-
vsit, Jr.
Bride Enters with Father.
Preceded by the ushers, the presi-
dent and the bride, resting her hand
lightly within his left arm, proceeded
to the east room, the orchestra rem
dering the magnificent march Tam
hauser." Miss Roosevelt never looked
better. The classic beauty of her
face and figure was accentuated by
her exquisite attire and by the sur
rouadlaEs. -.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Her Misfortune.

Little Bessie, the youngest member Of
the family, watched the elder children
Set off TO attend 9 birthday party one
evening, while she, as usual, was com.
pelled to remain behind Presently her.
mothers attention was attracted by a
dOleful little sigh.
"Oh, dear, mammal" mourned the tot,
don't you think was drefful unfortu-
nate to be born SO young? Judge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
BANK is CLOSED.
Receiver Appointed for the America,
New Financial Institution
in Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. II. - Under circum-
stances of the most sensational char
acter the Bank of America, an institu-
ton little more than two months old,
located in the Ashland block, was
thrown into bankruptcy Thursday
night. The charges brought in the bill
OF receiyership are that the bank was
practically looted by its president, ex-
judge Abner Smith, its vice president,
G. r, Sorrow, and stakeholder, F. E.
Creelman, Chicago lumber merchant
who is charged with unloading large
amount of worthless and fictitious pa
per on the institution. Creelman is
from the south and is involved in
large lumber failure in Nashville.
Among other things it is charged that
President Smith accepted as security
for a loan of s25, 900 two notes signed
by his own servant girl and secured by
second mortgages without commercial
value,
The bank, which was capitalized at
$26O,O0O, had about $2S5 1000 in deposits,
of which $4,000 was in savings ac-
counts of working people. The repre-.
sentatives of the bank declare that
there is 40 per cent. of the cash on
hand and large amount of paper, the
value of which is unknown On this
paper depends the chance Of the bank
liqutdating in full. 1t is believed no
depositor will lost anything. Daniel D.
Healy was appointed receiver under
bond of $15O,0O0.
1t was stated Friday that deposit
ors in the bank will be paid in full
This important announcement was
made officially by Receiver Daniel D.
Healy after he had gone over the list
Of the banks securities with State
Bank Examiner G. G. Jones. Saw
ings depositors were paid the amount
Of their deposits by personal check on
the State Bank Of Chicago as fast as
they certified their bank books to
Clarence s. Darrow, one of the banks
stockhold ers, attorney for the receiver,
and the man who forced the receiver
ship.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Serious Charge Against Financiers.

Serious Charge Against Financiers.
Cincinnati, O., Feb. 17.-sensational
charges are made in suit filed in the
United States circuit court Friday by
attorneys for Rudolph Kleybolte, the
Cincinnati banker, seeking an investi-
cation Of the Miami & Erie Transpor-
tation company, known as the "elec-
trio mule" The charge is that finan-
ciers Of Cleveland, whose names are
mentioned as defendants, floated ST.
100000 in bonds and 100000 in stock
on the sole strength of $4,000 paid up
capital stock in that company, and
that these stocks and bonds, being
placed on the market, were taken in
good faith by hundreds OF innocent
investors in Cincinnati and elsewhere.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
a Regular Customer.

Mrs. wigg docking at the hearss
which is about to take her fifth to his
last resting place. But didn't order
all these expensive plumes.
Undertaker-No, mum. We throw
those In on consideration Of your being
such regular customer, Mrs.. Wise.--
x9ts3ita !. s, "a
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Shipping Bill Passas senate.

Washington, Feb. 18.-At a few min-
utes after six o'clock Wednesday the
senate cast its final ballot on the sub
sldy shipping bill. which was passed
~ 2 vote of SO to ~. All the votes
for the bill were by Republican SEN
ators and five Republican senator's
voted with the Democrats in OPPOSE
ton. They were Senator's Burkett,
Rolllver, Ia Toilette. Spooner and
Warner.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
IA legal Light,

Mrs. Gadd-I s'hd think you'd be
worried about havin' y'r darter marry
Mfr. Brief. He's a young lawyer, AM
folks say he's as poor as a church
mouse.
Mrs. Gabb-Yes, he's poor now.
there's no denying that; but he'll be
rich some day. He's an awful rascal
IN. Y. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Granted New Trial.

Aledo, ILL.,, Feb. 17.--Judges Graves
in the circuit court Friday granted a
new trial in the celebrated case Of
Mrs. Archibald Mckinney, convicted
of extreme cruelty to an adopted or
pflan, Stella Grady. Mrs. Mckinney
was defended on the ground Of insan-
ify
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Anti Firecracker Bill Passed,

49, ~ GA <SSfAS0 d5Seus U
Des Moines, Ia, Feb. 1.-THE Iowa
house Of representatives Friday passed
Ofrs anti-firecracker bill. The meas
ure makes it misdemeanor, punish
able by fine and imprisonment In the
county jail, to discharge firecrackers,
toy pistols, revolvers and other ex-
plosives on July Fourth. The law APP
plies to the entire state of Iowa.
No compulsion.
You sign this deed at your own free
~ill, do you, madam" asked the law
yer.
What do you mean by that?" de.
manded the large, red faced woman.
II mean there has been no compulsiou
on the part of your husband, has there?''
"Him?" she calculated, turning to
look at the meek little man sitting be-
hind her. I'D like to see him try ia
compulse me" Bits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
AWFUL CALAMITY,
Earthquake and Tidal Wave Cause
Loss Of Over 800 Lives In
South America.

Guayaquil, Ecuador, Feb. 16. - Pas
sengers from the province Of Ermeraa-
das. in the extreme northwestern part
of Ecuador, report that earthquake
shocks were felt there January 81 and
that several towns In the province Of
Esmeraldas and Manabi were seriously
damaged. AS Esmeraldas City several
houses collapsed, including the gov
eminent house. The village of Pin
guagi, near the Colombian frontier.
was inundated by tidal wave AMI
many inhabitants were drowned. Nine
ty bodies were washed ashore at Tu-
maco. At Rio Verde several houses
collapsed. During eight days Is shocks
were felt in Esmeraldas. The Colom-
bian village of Guacada also was inun-
dated by tidal wave and 200 persons
were drowned. The eruption of the
Colombian volcano Of Cumbal caused
the earthquake.
She Would Know.
IL there man named Binkeboo
living in this ne,ghborhoodf"
II dunno"
well, I've asked the policeman on
this beat, and the might Waterman,
and the assessor. and the grocer. No
body seems to know
wait minute. Is the man MAI
ried?"
''No."
''Is he an eligible sort of fellow?"
Hes said to be good looking and
has little money"
Just wait minute and I'll go in
and ask my unmarried daughter."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Amendment pecIared valid

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. l6. = The Illinois
nois supreme court Thursday sustained
the validity Of the constitutional amend.
ment under which the state legislature
enacted law crea&ing.uunicipsl courta
N. Chicago. 4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
College Grammar,

Father" said small boy, rs 1t
improper to use the word "tain't?"
Eyes, my son. And 1t Is especially
improper II you are at the head of a
college that is hoping for some rich
mnl'a money. ashington Star.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
In Real Life.

'Ts it very difficult to detect crime?"
inquired we of the detective.
ooh, no." was the reply; "it's dead
easy, If youse knows how"
"And pray what is the proper meth
od7" asked we, with thoughts Of sher.
lock Holmes.
"Oh, youse just stand in wit de news
paper reporters. Dey'll tell youse all
about it If youse stand in."-Chicaso
Sun.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Increase Membership.

washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
committee on commerce Friday, by a
vote of 6 to s, agreed to an amend
ment increasing the membership of
the interstate commerce commission TO-
nine members,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
charred with Burning prother


Jersey City. N. j.. Feb. 16.-Alex.
ander Legler, % years old, OF 400
Washington street, Hoboken, was ar.
rested and locked up charged with
the murder Of his brother Carl in
boarding house at 419 Summit avenue
last December. Chief Murphy said
that Legler was held in connection
with the death by burning of his
brother who carried $4,000 insurance
payable to Alexander.
Offered Governorship.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE president
has offered the appointment to the po-
sition OF governor of Alaska to y. II.
Jarvis, formerly Of the revenue cutter
Jssv.ce, but now angaga6 y business.
1 IA ka !, ,ald
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Still the Same.

Alta young women's home in Fhiladelr
phia 1t has been decided that girls who
have passed the age Of So are not eligi-
bic for admission. This will not, how
ever, be likely oiupset the old theory
that Q woman is as young as she looks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
New President Of Sens :

Now freSlueHC OF SenBse.
Paris, Feb. 17.-Antonin Dubost, first
vice president OF the senate, was Fri
day elected president OF the senate,
succeeding M. Fallieres, the president
elect Of the republic. This is consid-
cred important, since the precedent OF
M. Loubet and Fallieres, both former
presidents Of the senate, succeeding to
the presidency Of the republic.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-25
MAYOR JOHNSON IS
 SUPERVISING WORK Five Hundred Men Began Tearing Up the Street Railway at CIeYe-
 land To-Day
IS 4 THREE CENT FARE WAR
Cleveland Company Refused to Comply With Instructions
 Hence the War.

Cleveland, O., July 25.-The Muni- cipal Traction company, recently or ganized to construct a number of street car lines in this city on a three cent fare basis began a war on the Cleveland Electric Railway company to-day by putting a force of five hun dred men at work tearing up the tracks of the latter company in Full ton street. Mayor Johnson, who is credited with being largely interested in the Municipal Traction company, was personally on the ground. Off cials of the Cleveland Electric Rail- way company said they would apply for an injunction at once.
 Mayor Johnson said the action was taken because the Cleveland com pany refused, or neglected to com ply with council resolution requir- ing it to take up its tracks i'll Fulton street and remove them to the east side of the street.
 The mayor intimated that he would not obey an injunction if one were is- sued and said that as result he might be in jail before night.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-25
DATE IS CHANGED.
Harvard and Cambridge Will Meet
 On the Thames September 15.

Boston, July 25.-As a result of an exchange of cable messages it has been decided that the race of the Harvard varsity crew with the crew of Cambridge university will be rowed on the Thames in England on Sep tember instead of September l5, as at first planned. This change was made because 1t was found that the tide conditions would be better on the earlier date. The Harvard men will stay at Bourne And on the Thames, above Windsor, until the race. The arrangements in England are in charge of F. l.. Higginson. a former Harvard varsity captain, and R. c. Lehman, who formerly coached the Harvard crews. The shells for the crew will be shipped to-day on the steamer Canadian. Manager w. F. Emerson of the Harvard university planned to sail to-day for England from New York on the Teutonic. Five of the varsity oarsmen will sail Friday on the Cedric for Liverpool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-25
THE FREIGHT TIE UP
About Five Hundred Workers Are Now Out Demanding Increase in
 Their Pay
THEY WANT 25 CENTS AN HOUR

San Francisco, July 25.-Between 400 and 500 freight handlers in the employ of the Southern Pacific com pany in Oakland went on strike yes- terday. Their action complicates the freight tie-up in Oakland. The freight handlers demand an increase in pay from 22h cents to 25 cents an hour, such as was granted the freight handlers on this side of the bay over a week ago.
 Every day adds to the serious na- ture of the freight tie-up which threatens to become situation of the greatest peril to the city. In spite of the fact that all shipments of lum- Der have been forbidden from the north to this city, about 400 cars of freight added to the congestion yes terday and increased the confusion that already exists. A conference was held by the leading officials of the Southern Pacific yesterday and E. E. Calvin, c. w. Luce and other off, cials devoted their time and energy to solving the problem. Julius Krutt- schnitt who has come to the city to give his attention to the meeting has left the details to the local officials after warning them of the grave sit- uation that confronts the city and urging them to take drastic measures.
 As result of this conference, the officials of the Southern Pacific de- cided to do missionary work among the consignees and show them the extremity in which the city and the state are placed on account of the lack of cars, and appeal to them to do their part and help clear the crowded tracks. If this method is un- successful, and the consignees are still unwilling to unloan their freight other methods will be tried to force them to take the goods they have ordered.
 As soon as the ashes of the fire cooled, large orders for all kinds of goods were sent east and the goods were rushed out with the greatest possible speed. Those goods arrived in the city, but the merchants found that instead of being provided with ample accommodations they had hard time to get any. me result was that the freight stood on the sidings waiting to be unloaded and the con- signees had no place to put 1t.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-25
Are sdIl DIsconteuted.

Teheran. Persia, July 25.-Poiiti- cal discontent here is again assum- ing an acute phase The people are loudly demanding the dismissal of the grand vizier. the return of the Mullahs and a publication of the laws. The Muiiahs who recently left the Great Mosque gre now assembled at Kun. . great Shiah place of pill grimage- There are now over B. 900 refugees under the protection of the British legation here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-25
No Political Speeches.

Oyster Bay. L. l.. July 25.-Presi- dent Roosevelt Is not to make any political speeches in Pennsylvania this fall. To correct an impression that he Is to speak in Pittsburg and Philadelphia in support of the repub- lican state ticket. Secretary Loeb to- day explained that the president some time ago promised to make a speech at Harrisburg. October {. when the new state capitol building is to be dedicated. He has also promised to speak at the York county fair at York. Pa, on the same day. Neither of these speeches will be political in character and they are the only speeches he will make in Pennsyl- yania.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-25
THE BIDDER IS KNOWN
Man Who Wants to Take the Canal Bonds is Clerk For An Express
 Company
SAID TO BE TAKING A FLYER

New York, July 25.-The identity of Samuel Byerley, the successful bidder for $5,SOOOOO of the new Pan anna canal ? per cent bonds was learned yesterday. Byerley turns out to be a clerk in the accounting de- pertinent of the American company.
 Ever since the bids for the bonds were announced last Saturday Wall street has been trying to learn some thing about Mir Byerley and has been speculating as to the interest behind his bid. Byerley was not inclined to answer any questions yesterday after he had been located. The treasurer of the American Express company said:
 ''This is entirely personal matter with Mir Byerley, who is one of our clerks. There is absolutely nothing in the rumor that he represents interests in the company
 Byerley had a host of callers yes terday, who wanted to know how he could afford to bid for $5,SOO.OOO of government bonds, but he had noth- ing to say.
 The general opinion among those ln the American Express company's of flee is that Byerley is taking a little flyer which hasn't cost him anything more tangible so far than nerve. Cn- der the terms of the sale no money need be put up until August 1. By erley made four bids. For one mil lion of the bonds he offered $1O4, ,125; for the second million 103, 900; for the third million 1O3,9I5 and for $2,91S.- 5S0 he offered 1O3S67. The New York syndicate that got one half of the $30,O0O,000 bonds put up a price on them yesterday of 104.4O. It was ciphered out by the bond experts yes terday that should Byerley sell his option at 104 he would clear $2,S5O, without putting up cent save for the postage stamps which carried his bids to Washington.
 Byerley it was learned yesterday was once a clerk In bank in Cali fornia. His bid has aroused no end of talk in Wall street, and there are some bankers who have expressed the opinion that hereafter a certain per centage payment should be made when bids are filed, as in the case of city bonds. There was a report In Wall street yesterday that Byerley was endeavoring to sell his option. It was said that some of the big bond houses were holding back in the belief that they would get some of his bonds eventually through his inability to put up the cash on August 1. Never theless. Wall street guesses that the clerk will make good.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-25
SOLDIERS ON GUARD
While Workmen Continue to Clear Away the Debris at the Ruins in
 South Birmingham
MAY BE MORE IN THE RUINS

South Birmingham, Mass, July 25.
 With militiamen performing guard duty around the ruins, the work of clearing away the debris of the busi- ness block which collapsed Monday afternoon, carrying to their death more than half score of men, was kept up uninterruptedly through last night, and another shift of laborers was set to work to-day. A large amount of cement, bricks and iron work still lay piled in the cellar of the building to-day, though the search has been prosecuted as rapidly as possible. With the recovery of the eleventh body last night it was thought probable that not more than two other bodies still lay concealed amid the ruins and it was believed that if any bodies were there they would be unearthed today,
 Preparations for beginning an in- vestigation of the cause of the col- lapse of the building were made to- day by the committee of seven pro- vided for at last nights town meet ing. In addition it was expected also that the inquest for the formal de- termination of the manner of the death of the victims would be called by Judge Kingsbury at once.
 Chester Nicholson, the most seri- ously injured of the survivors of the disaster, has been operated upon by physicians. Some pieces of bones were removed from his spinal column and the patient was reported fairly com fortable after the operation.
 The ceaseless toll of 100 laborers throughout the night did not bring forth any more bodies from the ruins and when the laborers were relieved by fresh gang of men at o'clock there were no prospects for an early discovery of additional bodies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-25
Have Long Program.

Wakefield. Mass, July 25.-The riflemen at the Bay State range to- day had long program before them when they rolled out of bed and took a critical view of the weather indi- cations. In addition to the re-entry at the various ranges which will keep right along to the finish. there had been arranged to- day regimental team contest for a prize offered by Major-Geseral Will liam A. Bancroft, U. S. ", for teams of six at 300 and 500 yards, as we'll as another regimental team shoot at 600 yards for teams of five. Firing began quite early to-day on nearly all the ranges and the markers had a busy time noting the shots. The weather was the best for this week, although the breeze had considerable strentgh fin it.