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

The prominence of her statesmen is
unusual when compared with the fig
ure that other state delegations cut in
governmental affairs. First is Vice
President Fairbanks, probably the
leading candidate just now for the Re-
publican presidential nomination in
1908, and he has associated with him
in Washington some brilliant Indiana
colleagues.
Senator Albert j. Beveridge, another
Indiana boy, holds first place as orator
in the senate. He has rival in one
Of his colleagues in the house, James
3. Watson, recently selected as the
Republican whip" in that body. Bey-
eridge and Watson were classmates in
the DePauw university during the
early sos. They were then rivals for
class honors in elocution, and SO close
was the race that neither could be
called the winner. Young Fred Lands
of Indiana has added new reputation
to the state by a brilliant speech in
the house. Judge Crumpacker, another
representative, is known throughout
the land for his persistent efforts to
secure representation in congress &C.
cording to the number Of votes cast
in the states. The southern brothers
regard this as blow at them and
their opposition has conferred much at
tention upon Mr.. Crumpacker.
There are other able and brilliant
men in the Indiana congressional dele
cation and the prominence that state
has achieved in national life is the re-
suit of her people sending good men to
congress. There are several larger and
older commonwealth that might emu
late Indiana's example with advantage
to their regulations.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Pygrny Marriages.

Some hitherto unpublished facts
about the habits of the African pygmies
are contained in pamphlet just pub
lished by Col. Harrison, who brought
from central Africa the party of little
people now in London. The pygmies
generally marry at the age Of eight or
nine, and the men buy their wives with
three or eour spears and ten to fifteen
arrows, according to the market value
of the lady. They pay by installments,
and not until the last arrow is handed
over is the lover allowed to take his
bride. A man may have as many wives
as he can afford to buy. The birth OF a
boy is welcomed, but when girl baby
arrives the unfortunate creature is
soundly dashed by the father with q
bunch of plantain leayes.-N. Y. Sun.
Low RATES WEST AND NORTHW ST
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20

MlSSOuIl gave I'LL
in regard to his connection with al
legged violations of the anti-rebate law
by the Santa Fe railroad, of which he
was vice president. President Roose-
welt called him from this railroad posi-
ton to be secretary of the navy be-
cause he had infinite confidence in his
honesty and in his executive ability.
1t was not possible that the son Of
that consistent and loyal Democrat, ].
Sterling Morton, could be otherwise
than an honest man. When the suits
were brought against the Santa Fe
there was hue and cry raised against
Mr.. Morton that he was implicated in
the violation of the law. President
Roosevelt did not have his faith in the
secretary the least bit shaken and was
confident that a trial In court would
vindicate the latter.
This vindication has come through
the decision of a Democratic United
States judge, and it shows Mr.. Morton
to have been misrepresented and sus-
tains his character as a law-abiding
citizen and railroad official. This de-
cision was welcomed in Washington
by people who had known Paul Nor
ton for many years. They regard it as
particularly gratifying at this time
when he is at the head of great in
surance corporation that has been sub
jected to the scathing fires of a legis-
lative investigation. The confidence
the president feels in his old cabinet
officer, 1t is believed, will be reflected
in the minds of the American people,
and Mr. Morton's character will do
much towards reestablishing faith in
the insurance company.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20

in arms against this innovation. For
years that body has been authorizing
big public improvements and the cree
ton of splendid governmental build
ings with the object of beautifying
Washington and eventually making it
the finest seat Of government in the
world.
Mr.. Babcock, Of Wisconsin, who is
chairman Of the house committee on
the District of Columbia, 10 very indig-
nant at the encroachment OF the big
steel plant upon the exclusive capital
city. Those business men and real
estate men who are inviting manufac-
turing plants here are making great
mistake" says Mr.. Babcock. "The
theory on which congress has been so
liberal in public improvements in
Washington has been that the city
would be retained for governmental
purposes and for residence city. Big
manufacturing establishments will
bring to the District class Of people
entirely foreign to the citizenship
Washington now has. That will not
be the most Objectionable feature, how.
ever, as the Introduction of dirt,
grease and smoke will mean the de-
struction of the unique character of the
capital of the nation.
There are now under way public
buildings and improvements represent
ing value approximating 100000.
Most Of this is in the way Of magnif-
cent public buildings. The two Office
buildings for the house and senate will
be splendid marble structures in keep
| ing with the capitol and the new Union
railroad station will be Of white gran
ite. In addition to these, there is the
beautiful war college, just opposite to
where this factory is to be located, the
new agricultural building, the $4,000
900 structure for the Smithsonian In
stitution and the new municipal build
| ing for the District. This will mean 9
group Of the finest buildings in the
world whose beauty will be sadly
marred by the smoke Of factories.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20

been appointed to consider what sub
jects shall be recommended for the
completion OF THIS rrleze. Tnese gen.
tlemen are open to suggestions, and
the most pertinent one that has yet
been made is that the whole frieze be
eliminated and the caricatures stuck
up on the wall of the rotunda be wipsd
out and some really artistic decoration
be substituted.
No one seems to know exactly who
initiated the idea of putting the fresco
groups of figures supposed to represent
important scenes in the history'of the
new world. but the idea was adopted
and Brumidi, an Italian artist, was
given the contract. He executed" sew.
erAl OF these. scenes. but IN 1850 died,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20

the beginning of manufacturing enter
prises at the capital city which will
mean the DETACHMENT of it's beauty and
its destruction as a desirable city of
residence.
i The Firth-Sterling Steel company,
that furnishes the greater part of the
shells and projectiles used IN the navy,
and whose works are now located in
the murky atmosphere of Pittsburg,
has purchased 80 acres Of land in the
District opposite Washington, and pro-
poses to locate Its shell factory there.
The object is to be within easy reach
of the Indian Head proving grounds of
the navy department, located some 90
miles down the Potomac. The estab-
lishment of this factory in the District
means the use of bituminous coal and
consequent clouds of smoke which are
certain to mar the beauty of Washing
tons great public buildings and hne
residences.
One Of Washington's greatest charms
as residence city and as a center
where the wealthy, the literary, the
scientific and artistic elements of
American society could find the best
atmosphere has been its clear air and,
In winter. its beautiful Italian blue
skies. These natural beauties have
been guarded jealousy by congress,
and stringent laws have been passed
forbidding the emission of black or
gray soft coal smoke from chimneys
and President Roosevelt has lent his
great influence toward the enactment
of these laws and toward their en-.
forcement. 1t has been the purpose to
keep the city clean and spotless.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20

terne Dear John likes to be alone
with me after his hard days work."
Cynthia glanced round the room.
mo, don't think 1 should want to
come in here, except to dust it,
And you are content to take your
meals in the kitchen?"-
More than content. Parochial con-
versation does not interest me in the
least
"And why do you want to be serv-
ant?'
81 don't think need go into that?"
Certainly not, If you don't wish to-"
Cynthia felt ashamed.
Il cannot write lately. A course Of
kitchen work will brace me up. My
stories have tendency to become NOR
bid"
Mrs. Patterne was seized with sud-
den suspicion.
you haven't come to write us up-I
believe that is the expression-like that
American girl did to some one a few
years ago?"
mo, have not. l do not approve or
American methods. have been to see
doctor, and he says want course Of
hard physical work toto divert my
attention from a worry I've had. Now,
as cannot afford to take holiday any
other way, propose to take it as a
servant"
Il don't think the cure will be long
one" murmured Mrs. Patterne gazing
ct H1yv,f 10 1ryifI ~
and go back to your friends"
Cynthia, rising to her magnificent
height, looked down upon the timid,
shrinking little woman.
My dear, you'll do" she said. Sup
pose we strike a bargain. You can call
me Cynthia when we're by ourselves.
When the Reverend John pervades the
premises am plain Maria"
But can't call you plain Maria 1t
isn't usual"
very we'll, then. Only don't be
shocked when address you as Mum.
If l were to say Madam your husband
might smell rat"
He is used to smells; he never no.
tees anything"
CyEtnia S olpeQ Snort ana Kissed her.
You really ought to he put in 9
took. But no; will keep my word
this my room?"
"Yares. Tit"
L, a few days she transformed the lit
li4 house.
E~e7 Tia upotserYan, good man an,
~ &ev. John, BEGAN to notice diff
&c.
Quite remark able dinner tonight
Remarkable! My appetite seems to bs
improving as well as yours" he con.
fided to his wife one evening as they sal
in the drawing-room, which, somehow
looked as if it had soul tot 1t. "Thatre
minds me, I'm thirsty. III just rint
for glass of water
please don't. Gyn-Maria's busy"
isn't it IA little unusual for serv'
ant to be busy when her master wants
glass Of water?"
"This lisa unusual servant, " suggested
Mrs. Patterne. II promised her that shs
should have two hours to herself ever,
evening"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Daily February 15 to April ..

Chicago, Milwaukee g. ST. Paul
Railway, s32 40 to point In California.
$1,000 to North Pacific Coast points.
Greatly reduced rates made to many
other points West and Northwest.
Half rates for children of half-fare
age. Liberal stop-overs allowed on all
tickets. Tickets are good in Tourist
sleepers. For further information re-
garding rates, routes routes and train
service see nearest ticket agent or
write f. A. Miller, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago. feb 26
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
WM. F. RATHERT
W. j. MEAD
BUSINESS VlOLINlST

AS am connected with the LIE Roy
Harp Orchestra, of LIE Roy, Mimi, |
will furnish music for any and all
occasions at reasonable rate. We
have the latest and most carefully Sc
lected repertoire of new music and
can furnish as many musicians as may
be desired.
I can also give instructions to
beginners either on The violin or on
horns with valves. Terms of tuition
for instruction on either of the above
ment toned instruments made known
upon application.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
BY MEAD PUBLISHING co.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY
BOXING ToMcAT is GONE.
Accomplishments of Ginger and His
Sparring Partner Charlie-Fe-
line Dies of Old Age.

Jersey City.-Ginger, 13-year-old,
eix-toed boxing tomcat, is dead at
Hughes morgue here. He had lived
with his side partner, Charlie, in the
undertaking rooms all his life, and
was the particular pride of Edward
Weston and James Hughes, the assist
ants
Ginger and Charlie, who were BROTH
ers, were trained in their kittenhood
to stand on their hind legs and box
with their fore paws. They never put
on gloves. The cats were ready for a
good-natured go almost any time, and
1t didn't take much encouragement
from their masters to set them at it.
They were about evenly matched, and
apparently took keen delight in cuff
Ing each other around the rooms.
When time was called by the referee
the cats would cease hostilities and
patiently wait for the reward, general-
~ piece of meat.
Ginger's body will lie in grave
alongside that Of Salaam, a trick dog
who was poisoned to death. Ginger
and Salaam were the best Of friends
and never had any tiffs, but Charlie
and the dog didn't get along SO well
together. Salaam took dogs delight
in teasing, and often got scratched on
the nose for playfully growing at the
big tomcat
In his younger days Ginger was an
accomplished jumper. He would lear
distance of six feet from the fool
and vault over Mr.. Weston's extended
arms. He took q great fancy to a pail
of rabbits which make their headquar
ters in the yard at the rear Of thu
rooms, and would 60 to sleep Struggled
close up to them whenever he got thu
chance.
Gingers death was due to old ag
and general debility. Charlie, who ais,
has six toes on each paw, is still IL
good health and does not appear to b.
greatly grieyed over his boxing part
ner's death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
THE IMMIGRANT.

"A foolish little immigrant,
Has crossed the unknown sea,
And landed on the shore of life,
A citizen to be.
iie did not bring single cent
Ne baggage was revealed;
Upon what scenes he turned his back.
His lips are ever sealed.
He may be homesick, who can tell?
Tie tears are in his eyes;
No doubt he finds this foreign shore
A land of strange surprise.
All. foolish little immigrant,
What tales were told to you?
Did you believe that work was light,
And gold on bushes grew?
Good luck to you while you are here.
And long the time you roam;
You cannot take a dollar back,
When you go sailing home
-McLandburgh Wilson, in N Y Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
The Yellow Fever Germ

has recently been discovered 1t bears
a close resembelence to the malaria
germ. To free the system from disease
germs, the most effective remedy Is
DR., ri egs New Life Pills. Guaran-
teed to cure all diseases due to mala-
ria poison and constipation. Csc. at
P. A.. Clemmer's Drug Store. 7
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
The Bru,nidi Frieze.

III joint commit
tee on library Of
the two houses is
a G ain wrestling
with the question
Of what to do with
the Brumidi frisze
in the rotunda Of
the capitol, A
s u b co mmittee
co n s j 8 4 n 6 OF
CHI a arm an Nc
Cleary and Sena-
Tor Wetmore has
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
"Frorn Indiana. !"

[1G- SIdlS VI Auul
ana is perhaps
more thoroughly
in the limelight in
national a fl a i r S
than any of her
S i S ter common
wealths. 1t is on
the Hoosier con-
tingent in congress
sional life that
public attention is
most S t TO n g | y
fixed at present,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
w,r.less Carries also Miles.

The wireless telegraph system OF the
navy has collapsed all previous records
The Colon station has sent to Rear Ad-
niral Nancy record Of converse
4ion which 1t overheard December 10 be-
tween the stations at Manhattan Beach
and Pensacola. The distance between
Colon and Manhattan Beach, the ex-
treme range Of the message, is 2.160 stat
ute miles, while the flrst Atlantic cable
was only 1850 miles long.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Noble New Buildings.

wv tnat q OH maH-
ufacturing plant is
to be located in
the District, Wash
ington will no
longer be known
as the "spotless
town" 1t is gen
erally regarded as
a mistake to en-
courage manufac-
turing near the
capital city. Con-
gressmen are up
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
A MISREPRESENTATION.

r. PAUL NOR
ton, now president
of the Equitable
Life Assurance
Society of the
United States, left
a host of friends
in w a s h i n gton
who are delighted
with the clean bill
of health which
the United States
circuit court in
N6;eeo,,r; roua hin,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.
FACTORY SMOKE THREATENS
TO MAR THE CITY.
THE PEOPLE ARE INDIGNANT
Congress Slow to Grant Improvements
If Town Is to Become Manu-
featuring Place Blunder
in Decoration.
THE PEOPLE ARE INDIGNANT

4 S H / N GTON.-
Many good friends
in Washington are
alarmed by the
fact that . big
m a n u f a curing
plant is to be To-
Gated within the
borders of the Dis
trict of Columbia,
and just across
the river from the
city itself. They
fear that this is
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
a Certain Cure for chilblains.

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder. 1t cures Chilblains,
Prostitutes, Damp. Sweating, Swollen
feet. At all Druggists and Shoe Stores,
25c. Sample FREE. Address, Allen
3, olmstsa, ~ Ruyt y, Z. leswt
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
For Sale.

The south 1871 acres Of the north
east quarter of sec. 4, Howard Center
twp, known as part of the McHugh
farm. ]. ]. AHERN, Admr.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
Priests Charge wholeaala Libel.

z a cVfiOUB cAse OF WHu1esa1S Hpsl y ~
n Paris. A newspaper Of that city told
Of q certain gallant adventure in which
II was alleged that a parish priest un-
named had figured. There are 66 parish
priests in Paris and all have instituted
SANDER suits, each with the object Of
vindicating himself Each asks 5000
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20
0A9ToREA.
a...s i. H1hs Kind You Have Always Bought
s'', !; .AzEazlszzI

Harsh physics react, weaken the
the bowels, cause chronic constipa-
tion. Doan's Regalets operate easily,
tone the stomach, cure constipation.
Csc. Ask your druggist for them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20

iSSLauTaine Mead
Pupil of W. H. Sherwood, Chicago
TEACHER OF PIANO PLAYING,
RATES OF TUITION:
Term 20 hour lessons, ........ .Sl2 90
20 I hour :" .......... 10 90
" 204 hour :. ...... 90
REFERENCES:
Miss Mead is conscientious and in
ttlligent music teacher.-Wm. H.
Sherwood.
Miss Mead studied in Boston one
year, part of the time was under my
immediate instruction in the branch
of piano. Miss Mead is very studious
and her progress was entirely salts
factory. She has had experience in
teaching and it affords me great pleas
ure to recommend her.-F. M. Davis,
Professor of Piano and Violin, Boston
Training School of Music.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20

A healthy man is q king In his own
right: an unhealthy man IS an unhap-
py slave. Burdock Blood BittegS
butids up SOUND heal th-iseepsy on We'll
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-02-20

Accidents will happen, but the best
regulated families keep DIR. Thomas
Elecgric Oil for such emergencies 1t
sNbdnes the pain and heals the hurts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
Capt. o'Brien Relates Interesting lnei-
 dent Regarding Late Capt. Powell.

To the Editor of The AgeHerald:
 A careful reading of the deserving trib- ute paid my old friend and army com rade, Capt. John w. Powell of Mont gomery, calls to mind an episode of many years ago, in which Captain Powell fig ured as one of the principals.
 The Second Alabama Volunteer regi- ment, commanded by Col Remnant Lomax of Montgomery, was ordered to Pensa- cola, Fla by Governor A. B. Moore at the request of the governor of Florida, to take possession of Fort Barancas and the Warrenton navy yard. The Montgom- cry True Blues, Metropolitan Guards and Independent Rifles of Montgomery and the Tuskegee Zuaves of Tuskegee, left Montgomery the night of January Il. 1861. the day the state of Alabama seceeded from the union, reaching Pensacola the morning of the l4th. The Tuskegee Zuaves and the Independant Rifles were station ed at the navy yard the Metropolitan Guards just outside the city and the Blues were given the guard of honor, be- ing placed in charge of Fort Barancas.
 By order of the colonel commanding the regiment was declared in active service
 
 with notice to all that the orders of the officers of the day and guard, were to be implicitly obeyed. Regular details of guards were placed and relieved as Is al- ways customary when troops are in camp or on field duty. As Fort Barancas was the main post at Pensacola. the sunrise and sunset guns were always fired from that point It was made the duty of the guard retiring just before sunrise to load the sunrise gun, and the relief coming on to fire the same the moment " Old Sol" poked his nose above the horlson.
 Private John W. Powell and Lou Gill mer were taken and accepted as the fun makers of the Blues. and much fun and merriment grew out of the many pranks played on their comrades by this pair It happened that John Powell and Lou Gll-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-08
PRESBYTERIANS TO
 ORGANIZE CHURCH
ORGANIZATION TO BE PERFECT ED AT NORTH BlRMIN CHAM NEXT SUNDAY AFTERNOON. LOT AND BUILDING SECURED.

A Presbyterian church will be organized at North Birmingham next Sunday after noon at 3 o'clock.
 A lot and building have been secured and the final organization of the church will be perfected Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Sterling J. Foster. pastor of the South Highlands Presbyterian church, will con duct the meeting. A committee of which Dr. Foster Is a member undertook the work of organizing several churches in the Birmingham district soon after the recent conference, at which the work of church extension was taken up. Several months ago a church was organized at Fairyiew and is now 'prospering. The committee will probably undertake the organization of other churches in this district in the near future.
 In speaking of the church for North Birmingham pr. Foster said:
 There are many Presbyterians in North Birmingham and they are anxious for a church. Much interest has been shown by them and the new church will doubt less be started off well. The committee will arrange an interesting programme for the opening
 It has not been decided yet who will be asked to take the pastorate of the church.