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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Attack the Record.

Before the campaign has progressed
far, the leaders and speakers of the
democratic party will have occasion to
call the attention of the public to the
Encouragement, of the affairs of gov
eminent during the present admins
tration, as well as to the efforts of
President Roosevelt to pawn off on the
people his choice as successor.
1t is indisputable that had it not been
for the efforts of president Roosevelt
in his behalf, Mr.. Taft would never
have been even a candidate for the
nomination. He would have been con-
sldered no more in the light of a candi-
date for the presidency than any of
the other cabinet officers And in view
purpose OF standing by the record OF
the last administration, in view of his
apparent intention OF resting his case
on the Roosevelt record, which, it must
be admitted, has been loud in it's threats
to attack, yet has not attacked, loud
in Its purpose to do something for the
people, but In the final analysis has
done nothing. The New York World
editor,alizes on this matter as follows:
That the Roosevelt administration
which is attempting to project itself
into the future, is highly vulnerable
needs no PROOF hey ond The presentation
of the bare facts:
/. 1t has been extravagant and
wastetul.
z 1t has attempted to popularize
war.
3. 1t has glorifed in Philippine i'm
perialism.
a. 1t has menaced the states with
federal usurpation by means of con
structlve Jurisprudence.
.. 1t has recklessly undermined con,
fidence in our business methods, caus.
ing panic, depression and suffering.
.. 1t has protited by the pohtica
contributions OF corporations seeking
legislative favors.
I. 1t has spoken vociferously against
the malefactors OF great wealth, but il
has not brought one OF them to justice.
8. 1t has bullied congress, threat
enlng to do as it pleased, law or no law.
9. 1t has assaiIed the courts when
their judgments were contrary to its
wishes.
10. 1t has maintained the highest
tariff ever known in free country and
has made no move in favor OF income
or inheritance taxes.
II. 1t has constantly demanded law
and more law for the protection of
trusts, although existing laws are held
by it to be too drastic for enforcement.
IL. 1t is now attempting to round
out career of wilfullness, greed, am
bition and tyranny by forcing the cleo
tion of personally excellent and ami
able proxy.
There must be opposition to this sort
of things. 1t must be specified, in
telligent and forcible. 1t must take
account of the one responsible man.
What more inviting opening could a
truly democratic party seek? 1t is
hardly worth while for democratic
leaders to ask it the people shall rule
and then pause for reply. 1t is their
duty to show the people may rule more
wisely and more justly than they have
ruled in the recent past; how laws may
be enforced; how money may be saved
and taxation decreased; how the high
ideals of self government may be ad-
vanced; how respect for the rights of
others may be restored and how pros
naritu NAV he ra.est q hlishad
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Two Killed by Cars.

E. ]. O'Connor was crushed while
boarding q. moving train at Waverly,
end the scattered remains of Il. D..
Dobbins were discovered along the
Chicago Great Western track In Wa
terloo. O'CUnnor was thirty years
old, and leaves a wife and four small
children.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Eyes Of Deep.sea Fish.

Few people know that when deep.
sea fish are taken from the water
their eyes pop from their heads" said
e. B. Wynn of Mobile. This is due
to being relieved of the tremendous
water pressure and coming in contact
with air. On the gulf coast, where
thousands of fish are caught daily, one
can see hundreds and hundreds OF
deep-water fish with eyes hanging
from their sockets"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
IOWA PYTHIAN SISTERS.
Officers Elected and Sioux City chosel
for Next Convention.

The grand lodge OF Pythian Sisters
at Oskaloosa elected officers as fol-
lows: Past grand chief, Mrs. Mary
E. Johnson, Knoxville; grand senior
Mrs. Fannie Cox, Oskaloosa; grand
junior, Mrs. Grace Eikelberg, Fair
bank; grand mistress Of records and
correspondence. Mrs. Lulu Blasier,
williamsburg; grand mistress Of
finance, Mrs. Mary ]. Winter, Cedar
Rapids; grand protector. Mrs. Bessie
D. Paine, Grinnell; grand guard, Mrs.
Hattie Greer, Seymour. The Office of
state organizer was abolished. Both
the grand lodges, K. of P. and the
Pythian Sisters will meet at Sioux
City next year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is
the one that children like so well to
to take as it tastes nearly as good as
maple sugar. 1t is different from the
Others as it does not constipate, but on
the other hand it acts gently yet freely
on the bowels and thereby it drives the
cold out of the system. 1t is sold by
E. T. Lomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Lured to Death by 1huns.

The mangled remains of Toby Dob
bins Of Waterloo were found upon the
Great Western viaduct, near the sta
ton. His head was crushed, one foot
was torn off and his limbs were
lacerated. Foul play is suspected. 1t
Is thought he was lured to his death
by robbers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Notice to the Country People

The Family Theatre, of Cresco, Iowa,
is open every Saturday afternoon from
2 till o'clock. Everything the best
obtainable in Moving Pictures anc
Illustrated Songs. Admission Sc.
CLYDE H. MITCHELL, Mgr.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Father and Son Dead Under Coal.

Caught under fall Of coal in the
Sunshine mine at Centerville, Antonio
and Adolf Debuu, father and son, were
instantly killed. The father was ma
tive of Belgium and leaves three or
phan children.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11

"My child was burned terribly about
the face, neck end chest. applied DR..
Thomas eclectric Oil. The pain ceased
and the child sank into res tful sleep
Mrs. Nancy M. Hanson, Hamburg,
New York
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT.
One Man Killed and Four Other Per
sons Injured.

SoHS inJuTSQ.
While party of West Liberty men
and women were driving along the
highway south OF Sigourney en- route
to Ottnmwa, their automobile slipped
into ditch and overturned, killing
one man, c. H. Mines. and injuring
four others. Mr.. Mines, an under
taker at West Liberty, was pinioned
under the car as it turned over, and
killed instantly. The injured are Mrs.
Wood, Mrs. Bingham. Miss Mary
Robertson and the chauffeur, Frank
Peterslick
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
Two Drowned WhiIe Rathina.

While bathing in the Mississippi
river at Dubuque, John Schwendinger,
aged forty years, and Lewis Traut,
aged nineteen, were drowned
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
BANK CASHIER MISSING.
Books Show Irregularities Amounting
to Seventy Thousand Dollars.

The $50 claims against the Corwith
bank have been passed upon by Judge
Clark and attorneys representing cred
itors. Cashier Standings books are
said to show irregularities amounting
to about $4,000 Strandring is miss
ing. The surety company on his bond
is trying to find him.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11

exception Of polo ponies that are
never driven, driving being impossible
up and down the dizzy slopes of the
Peak. 1t is just as much out Of the
question for rikashas, so they are only
used in the level part Of the city along
the water front. There Is also an cleo
trio trolley that rams through this part
Of the town. The chairs, however.
reign supreme on the mountain. They
are very comfortable. for the most
part like rattan armchairs, with car
rying poles laid on the shoulders Of
two, or four, stout coolies. 1t is really
very pleasant to go sWaying along, up
and down steps as easily as on the
sloping path.
We were so fortunate as to see
something Of the minor social life Of
the Chinese through the courtesy Of
Mr.. Thomas McAran of Hongkong,
who introduced me to Mr. Wei Yuk, a
prominent and wealthy banker and one
Of the two Chinese members of the
English board Of governors of Hong
kong. Mr. McAran very kindly took
me to call on the banker, and that
evening coolie brought beautifully
engraved invitation from Mr.. and
Mrs. Wei Yuk requesting the pleasure
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. P. WIS company
at dinner the next evening. OF course
we accepted, as it was a rare oppor-
tunity to see the real thing In Chinese
swelldom 1t was beautiful affair,
and | look upon 1t as one of the most
interesting episodes l have the pleas
ure of remembering. OF course we
put on our best bib and tucker, and
were carried In chairs on coolies
shoulders I'D the steep Peak-the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-11
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

President Roosevelt wants the sherman antitrust law amended to allow corporations 10 legally com bine as trusts and then as a crumb 10 labor, to provide that. nothing in said act is intended to interfere with or 10 restrict any right of employees to srike for any cause or to combine or 10 contract with each other or with employers. This quo ta'ion is from the bill just intro duced in the house of representatives as agreed upon between President Roosevelt and the civic federation. But it will be noticed there is not a word in the bill allowing labor to boycott which is what the labor leaders are demanding So Iabor will hardly he satisfied with a bill giving them the right to combine and to srike which rights are unassail- able in law or morals. A the labor leaders are much oNasperated with the republican leaders on account of the refusal to eOncede their de mauds. there is no doubt that there wilI be a great efhort made by or ganized labor to defeat hose repub- lican candidates at the coming elec- ton who are not frieudlv-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

pieion. Without the light which is shed upon subjects under consider ation by congress by outside parties, the laws of this country would be in a greater mess than they now are. Not one congressman in 10 un- derstands subjects on which he votes and the leaders in most cases obtain their information from in- terested parties rather than by orig inal research. This is of necessity the case and is by no means a re- tlection upon the personnel of con- gress. Corporations pay enormous sums to attorneys to present cases affecting their in, ,erests to the courts and no one questions such employ ment of distinguished counsel. Why it should be regarded as honorable employment to accept commission to overthrow the action of congress by demonstrating it's unconstitution- ality in the courts and on the other hand, employment to prevent con gress from enacting unfair or uncon- stitutional legislation should be drowned upon, is not exactly clear. For it's own sake Congress should place practicing before it's commit tees on the same high plane as prac- ticing before the courts. A law re- quiring the registration of all legis- lative representatives, together with statement of the measures in which they were interested and the parties whom they represented, and the stringent enforcement of penal ties for failure to so register, would do more toward ridding the Capitol of undesirable citizens than count less so-called investigations.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

fruits, in aerated waters, in brandy, in syrup, in confectionery, in wafer paper, even cigarette papers. 1t comes in biscuits, chocolate, cocoa powder, marmalade, preserves, mar zipan and thirst bottles. It is held in solution in glycerine, acetone, water and host of other solvents. Not long ago a small importation of roots roughly ground was subjected to analysis and found to be heavily loaded with saccharin, nothing what ever in the appearance of the goods suggesting the presence of this high ly dutiable commodity.
 And as if all those claims to the smuggler's favor were not enough, saccharin has something of the char acteristics of the chameleon. It can be subjected to a process of mashing or denaturing, by which it is rendered perfectly tasteless, and the moment it has passed the revenue portals it can be restored to its original state by q reverse process. Truly an unequal contest for the poor customs officer!
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

Not long since it looked as though congress might make some laws looking toward the regulation or prohibition of speculation in stocks and particularly in grain and cot ton. The president has spoken in favor of some such action but i, now looks as though congress will do nothing in this direction at the present session. The stock ex- changes throughout the country have been very busy procuring the publication of articles tending to show that speculation is bo whole some and necessary, and defending such operations Stock gambling is now about the only generally recog- nized, legalized form of gambling and it is likely to he a long time before the people that indulge in it abandon it unless the law compels them to.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS:

Tonight and Tomorrow Morning. Sun sets 6:25, rises 5:31; moon sets II :26 p. m.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

On May 1st the Democrat is going to distribute twenty-five or fifty prizes To its army of neWsb1ys- The prizes Hill consist Of bicycles. suits of 'iDrhez- watches. hats. .-aps. base balls, bats mitts and other things so dear rO the heart of the young American ar this season Jf the year. The contest is Dpen tO ey-ry boy in hafeT"HEg and surrounding towns Come Co fhe ufhee and learn paFtfeu- lars and get ready for ghe work. Boys who have never sold psp.rs. as yell az those uhu are ceiling every daF at the present time stand an equal Chzaes Of thinning the first prize- Uhieh is going to he the best ever offered ia e contest oF Fhfs kfnd. Get busy. bogs Tou can earn a g9od E1Dnth-s wages as well as win ming a prize taat uill be useful
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
MufHer For Guns,

A young Norwegian of Worcester. Mass. has invented a muller for all iinds of guns which makes them noise ess. An ambition to shoot bothersome cats without his neighbors knowing the origin of the shots brought about this result. The muffler is a simple piece of rectangular steel two inches long, fitted over the end of the gun. It weighs only ten ounces.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
April Lady.

The April Lady's here again.
 With all her ancient wiles The river dimples with her rain While sparkling with her smiles. That chiidlike chanEsfulness of hers- Perhaps you've noticcd that Thermometers barouleturs.
 They know not where they're at. To seek the wiid flower dale. Then turn upon you unaware
 And rend you. hat and veil. lf you declirs 10 sandal shoon." Be sure they're rubber soled. For Often.inles her s1nnIest noon A ciOEdburst VII infoid. Anon shsTl grant a day 70 dear. With dreams Of fairy ciimes. Wen really fancy she's sincere And fan ro writing rhFrnes This gift of dreams is hers of old. Largsss 10 ell uho rEl Tn azure. opal peari s-d goId. From sky and fed and hiIi O April Lsdv. you'rs a n1lnx Wien mischief fs ycur mod. Al other tines. a vfstfui spnirr. O mysteries yo1 b-oo1 And though y01 tssse. bsguile. sur.
 prtp
 Tsur flute rcte. b-saths sscd eheer. We would rot have yo1 ofksrrtse Nor lose y01 frorl cur year Alscs E- HznzcOz fa Wouzns HoZs CEsanboz-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

The evidence addueed before tho special house committee which is in vestigsting the charges of Iobaying made by Congressman Lilley in con nection with submarine beat iszisla- tion emphasizes the desirsbiIity oF congress enaeting a IaW establish ing a parliamentary lar As long as persons are permitted to TepTe- sent iBteress having legislation he- fore congress and to keep themselves out of sight or nearly SO. and their employment a sseret or virtually s8. s0 long viII eougressmen and all per- sons not their constituents. hzFiug business With them. te opea to Eus-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
StraMhsrrY Sandwich.

Those who have the cash and are not afraid to attack any strange dish on bill of fare are confronted by a new gastronomic joy. says the New York Press. It's the strawberry sand wich. To make that delectable dell, cacy wafer-like slices of bread arc dipped in thick cream and chilled. After that chilling sliced strawberries are laid between the pieces of cream ed bread, with a powderlng of sugar Again the sandwich is chilled. after which, gloatlng gourrnets assert, the Ideal sandwich" Is ready 10 be eaten by a sinner at a Lenten tea.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

It is said that for every 50 for eign laborers arriving in this coun- try, 147 are leaving it. To have nearly three emigrants to one immi- grant is something new in our ex- perience. It indicates hard times. Nothing like it ever happened dur ing any previous administration, democrat or republican.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04
WATERBURY FIRE ALARM.

4-Cor South Main and Grand stA
 6-Scovill Manufacturing Co. (Pl
 6-Cor Bridge and Magill stA
 7-Exchange Place.
 S--Euclid and Roseland avenuaa l2-Rogers & Bro. (P)
 13--Cor East Main and Niagara stA i4--Cor East Main and Woicott sta l6-Cor High and Walnut streets. 16-Cor East Main and Cherry sta 17-Cor East Main and Cole sts. 21-Cor North Elm. kingsbury sta. 23-Burton street engine house, a4-Waterbury Mfg Co. (P) 25--Cor North Main and North sts. 26--Cor Buckingham and Cooke sta 27-Cor Grove and Prospect sts. 2S-Cor HillGide avenue and Pine sts. 2s-Cor Ludlow and N. Willow sta. 21--Cor Bank and Grand sts. 32-Cor Riverside and Bank cts. 24-Cor w. Main and Watertown rd.t 36-Conn. R. & l.. Co car house lPg S6-Waterbury Biass Go. (P) 87-Cor Cedar and Meadow sts. 3S-Cor Grand and Field sts. f2-Cor South Main and Clay sta iS-New England Watch Co. (P) 45-Benedlct & Burnham Mig Go (Pl 46-Waterbury Buckle Co. fPl 47-Cor 5. Main and Washington sta. .b1-Cor Baldwin and River sts. 62-Cor Franklin and Union sts. 6s-W'bury Clock Co, case fty. (Pl 54-Rose Hill house. 66-Cor Liberty and River sts. b7-Cor Baldwin and Stone sts. bS-Cor Luke street and Sylan avs. s2-Cor Doolittlc alley and Dublin st 72-Cor West Main and Willow sts. 12-Cor N Willow ct and Hillside av. 74--Cor Johnson and Watsrville sts. 142-Wolcott ct above Howard. 153-Cor Walnut and Wood sts. 162-Cor East Main and WeIton .s. 173-Poli's theater.
 312-The Platt Bros. & Go. fpl 213-Shoe Hardware Co. fPI 214-W'bury Clock myt. fsetorx ,p, il6-Cor Cherry and North Elm G .t. 251-Cor Round Hill and Ward st. 253-Farm street. cor St Paul 254-Cor Etna and North MsIn ... fe1-yuno Cooke and N. Main sss 263-Cor Abbott and Phoenix sv.. I2-Grove. Central and Hoimes avN ll-S. N. ID. Tel Co building fpl s12-Cor Bank and Meadow sts e13-Randolph 4 Gloves. lPl s1t-P'ume ( Atwood (P) 315-Anerican Ring co. fp, a16-Electric Light statien n s1s-Holmes. Booth q Hsvs..s f-x s21-Cor Bank and Washin ston .rs 322-Cor Green and N. Lsonsrd .,. 323-Cor wash'ton ave Portians z. 324-Cor Charles and Porter sts s26-Cor Lafayette. washinRton .x s17-Riversids Park. near brsver1' 37i-City Lumber and Coal co. (Pl tIz-Traey Brox (PD
 t23-Cor Clay and Min sts. t33-Cor Liberty and s. Main rtx. s5i-Steels & Johnson Mfg ca ID, sT2-Cor Baldwin and w'hinrton se, ssz-Cor Baldwin and Rye sta 742-Cor Ridgewooo and w'viIls ss.
 sIGNAIA |. One strore calls supsrfntsndsnt ts
 the City hall.
 I-l. Two strokes. fire out. recall. I-I-1. Three strokes Ia msp. i-1-1-i-l-1-i-i-1-1. Ten stroksx
 quick will indicate . general alarr.
 and will call the entire fores ints
 ssrvies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-04-04

James Shackleford spell glass" asked a teacher of one Q. of her class. Cannot spell glass! Don | you know what you have in your window at homer" ''Oh, yes, pop s old hat. Aunt Maria's corset, bag BROWNS CHARCOAL, and bag of OTTO COKE" replied Jimmie. You don't mean you have a bag of charcoal or coke in your win dow?" queried the teacher. Gee, no. Ma gets our breakfast quick with them. We use the bags for the windows said James. After the teacher explained why Browns Charcoal and Otto Coke made fire easily, she taught James how to spell glass.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-08-15
UPTOWN OFFICE
Western Union Patrons Soon to be Given Better Service, With Day
 and Night Operators

District Superintendent Lamb of the Western Union Telegraph Company has notified the Wells-Fargo Express Company's representative here that he will establish an uptown office in their room on Sixth street within a short time.
 Within three weeks the new passen- ger station of the Southern Pacific will be occupied, and when the move is made from the present offices in the freight depot, and new wiring is in progress for the railroad, the West ern Union will have it's wire changed so as to reach the SiXth-street office.
 This will be a great convenience for patrons of the Western Union and the establishment of a day and night service will soon follow this change. The additional service will be imperative in order to serve El Centro's new daily newspaper with press dispatches and to accommodate the constantly growing business.
 G. D. Kennedy has come to El Cen Uro to take the place of Wells-Fargo express agent, as former agent Nu- gent has gone to ColtOn to reside. It is probable that MT. Kennedy will also act as Western Union operator.