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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
FILlBusTER MORE THAN EVER.
Democrats Defy Gag Law Rule and
Payne's Threats.

Washington, Apr. 6.-When the
house of representatives adjourned
the breach between the majority and
minority parties was, If anything,
wider than ever.
The leaders on both sides arrived
on the scene early, apparently none
the worse for the parliamentary strug-
gle of the night before. The Demo-
Gratis resumed dilatory tactics and
kept it up throughout the day, not
withstanding the committee on rules
brought in rule applying the gag law
to general debate on the District Of
Columbia law appropriation bill, which
was in order for consideration. The
rule was adopted amid great disorder
and only after the Democrats had ex-
hausted every parliamentary move
which they could make to obstruct its
final disposition. In presenting the
rule, Mr.. Dalzell Of Pennsylvania re-
peated the threat Of Leader Payne
that during the remainder of the ses-
sion the Democrats would find them
selves out in the cold. Minority Lead
er Williams, full of defiance. an
nounced that he was not to be intimi-
dated. He told the Republicans again
what they could expect from his side
Of the house and exhorted his Demo-
cratic colleagues to stand together and
apply all the power Of which the mi
nority was possessed in order to
force the Republicans to action.
The two hours allowed by the rule
for general debate on the District bill
having been consumed, the house adj
journed, but only after the Democrats
forced roll call.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
NO TIME FOR THE PEOPLE.

It will be remembered that in
March, 1907. the Democrats in the sem
ate killed the ship subsidy bill, which
had passed the house by Republican
vote. Senator Carmack of Tennessee
led in the filibuster which resulted in
the defeat of this ridiculous measure.
Now the Republican senate has passed
ship subsidy bill and the measure
goes to the house. It seems that the
Republican party has ample time to
pass measures demanded by the finan-
ciers, such as the Aldrich bill, and
measures demanded by the subsidy
grabbers, such as the shipping bill.
But when the people demand tariff re-
vision and other important reforms
they are expected to be satisfied with
the assurance that If they will again
trust the Republican party with power
they may have such tariff revision as
the friends of the tariff" think the
people are entitled to-after the presi-
Dental election.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
FROM THE
COMMONER
DRAWING THE LINE.
MIR. BRYAN'S PAPER

Democrats draw distinct line be.
tween federal legislation which is sup
Elemental to state legislation, and that
form of federal legislation which
would substitute national for state
remedy. No national charter should
be granted to an insurance company
and no federal supervision should in
terfere with the exercise of the power
now vested in the states to supervise
companies doing business in such
states.
The Democrat would not take from
the federal government any power
necessary to the performance of its
legitimate duties, but he recognizes
that the consolidation Of all govern
ment at Washington would be men,
ace to the safety Of the nation and
would endanger the perpetuity of the
republic. He believes In the preserva-
| ton of the power of both state and
| federal governments, recognizing in
the constitutional division of those
powers the strength of free govern
ment. The advocate of Capitalization
is always optimistic when the dangers
of Capitalization are pointed out. He
Is not afraid that any harm can come
to the American people, and yet no
enthusiastic advocate of Capitalization
can talk long without betraying his
distrust of the people. Instead OF ac-
cepting the theory that the people
should think for themselves and then
select representatives to carry out
those thoughts, he believes that repre-
| sentatives are selected to think for the
people, and he does not hesitate tc
build barriers between the govern.
ment and the voters. While the advo
cate of Capitalization is urging legisla
ton which obliterates state lines and
removes the government from the con
troll of the voters, the monopolist may
on the other hand, hide behind the
Democratic theory of self-government
and use this theory to prevent national
legislation which may be necessary
The Democrat who believes in Demo
cratic principles and who wants to pre-
serve the dual character of our govern
ment must be on his guard agains
both.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
THEN CAME THE COURT.


In his speech at Trenton. N. j., SEQ.
retary Taft deplored what he called
too great Capitalization Of govern
ment." and attributed it to the failure
of state legislators to perform their
proper functions. About the time Sec
rotary Taft made this remarkable
statement the supreme court of the
United States was handing down de-
cision that in effect prevents state
legislature from performing Its func-
tons. Further than that, the decision
actually goes to the length of saying
that state official may be enjoined by
federal court from appearing in a
state court to move for the enforce
ment of a state law. Secretary Taft
seems to be somewhat mixed in his
ideas,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
STRAINS IN THE WIND.
DoINGs IN AMMAN SHOW DRIFT
OF FEELING OF AslATIcs.
Arbitrary Action Of French In En-
thronIng New King May Precipi.
tate Conflict Between White
and Yellow Races.

Was the summary exiting by the
French of the supposedly insane king
of AMMAN, Than-Tai, precipitated by
his sly encouragement of the growing
sentiment of Asia for the Asiatics
and will the arbitrary Environment Of
the little eight-year-old boy. the fifth
prince of the kingdom, by the French,
help to crystalline the aggressive spirit
OF the yellow race and hasten that
conflict in the far east which many
profess to see coming? Such questions
are being asked since the recent po
litical upheaval in the little kingdom
of AMMAN. II
When the comat, or council, Of the
kingdom, which was once great in the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
LloHT, Mr.. PugTzEH, LIGHT,

The New York World is calling for
publicity" with respect to Wall street.
1t IL supporting resolution introduced
In the New York legislature providing
for the investigation Of the stock
gambling practices now countenanced
by the New York stock exchange.
A very good measure, indeed; all OF
which reminds us that Democrats in
all sections of the country are calling
for publicity with respect to the mo-
hves of the New York World in ma
tional politics.
But while finding time to attack
Democrats who have criticised corpo-
rations such, for instance, as the steel
trust, and who have insisted upon rail.
road regulation, the World has not
found 1t convenient to tell its readers
the extent Of its owners financial in
terest in the concerns that are to be
regulated.
And this brings us again to the
question: "What is the extent of the
financial interest held by Joseph Pulit-
ger, owner of the New York World, in
railroad companies and in great cor
porations commonly known as trusts? ?"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
WAS Mr.. ROOT A PROPHET,

The decision of the United States
supreme court in the Minnesota and
North Carolina railroad cases recalls
the statement made by Secretary Of
State Root in his speech delivered
something like two years ago. Fol-
lowing is an extract from Mr.. Roots
speech: What is to be the future OF
the states of the union under our con-
stitutional form of government The
conditions under which the clauses Of
the constitution distributing powers
to the national and state governments
are henceforth to be applied are wide
ly different from the conditions which
were, or could have been, within the
contemplation Of the trainers Of the
constitution, and widely different from
those which obtained during the EARL.
or years Of the republic"
Was Mr. Root prophet?
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
PLANS GREAT NAVAL SHOW
FLEET SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED.
BY SECRETARY METcALF.
eattIeships to Sail from Masdalena
Bay Next saturday-Blg Dis
play at Frisco.

Washington, Apr. 6.-Secretary Met
calf Saturday made public the de-
tails of the greatest naval show the
Pacific coast has ever had, being the
itinerary of the fleet from Magdalena
bay to San Francisco. The fleet sails
next Saturday. The following Tues
day at two o'clock in the afternoon it
will drop anchor at Son Diego bay,
where 1t will remain until 6 a. NJ.
Saturday, April IS. Each night the
big sixteen" will be Illuminated, and
each day the ships will put on
full dress. The details of the
entertainments which have been
arranged by the local committees are
not known at the department.
At San Pedro bay, which will be
reached in the afternoon of Satur-
day the 18th, the feet will divide.
The first division will remain at San
Pedro, while the second will go to
Long Beach, third to Santa Monica
and the fourth to Redondo, small
places along the coast adjacent to
Los Angeles.
ASoO Will OCSupy llS ACSe
until Saturday the 25th, when it will
sail for Santa Barbara, where it will
arrive on the same day and remain
until the last day of April. Santa
Cruz will be the next show place
! reached on the LIST of May for four
days stay, and two days later, the 9Th,
the grand triumphal entry to San
Francisco harbor will be made, and
! preparations begun for the review,
which is to take place two days later
with Secretary Metcalf's flag at the
masthead of the Yorktown as the re-
ceiving ship.
The schedule of dates, it is ex.
planned, is subject to change If rem
dered necessary by unforeseen cir
cumstances. Hours for arrival and
departure will depend on weather
conditions and absence of fog. These
visits will occupy the fleet until Sat
urday the 22d, when it will sail fol
i Santa Barbara.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
battle.

Henry Watterson, who has heretofore
opposed Bryan, has increased his betof
half dollar to dollar and half that
Bryan will be the next president of the
United States. Watterson says that
Taft will be the republican nominee,
and that Taft will be unable to hold
the colored republican vote, on account
of the Brownsville affair and that Taft
will lose the larger part Of the vote of
organized labor, and that the business
interests of the country will prefer
Bryan to Taft.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY
Quoting Scripture.

The following is taken from the edi-
torial columns of the Fort Wayne (lnd. }
Journal-Gazette:
The New York World has published
pamphlet against William j. Bryan,
and heads its list of reasons why Mr..
Bryan should lay down the party lead
ership with this quotation from scrip
lures:
And every one that was in distress,
and every one that was in debt, and
every one that was disconnected gath
cred themselves unto him, and he be-
came captain over them; and there
We're with him about four hundred
men.-I. Samuel, XXII., 2.
The parsonage mentioned in the quo
tation is, is as everyone knows, David,
son of Jesse, and just why the New
York World should hold him up as a
warning to Mr.. Bryan is past compre-
hension. Indeed, the prophets of
Brynism could find nothing from cover
to cover of the Good Book that so aptly
fits Mr.. Bryan's case, nothing in the
wide range of literature or history,
sacred or profane, that forms more
striking parallel, or, what is more,
justifes more sanguine hope of Mr..
Bryan's ultimate triumph.
There are good many people who
are in distress, millions who are in debt
(and more going broke every day., mil
lions who are disconnected under trust
rule, and they have indeed gathered
themselves unto William j. Bryan, and
he has become captain over them.
But the World should have pursued
the subject further, and have recounted
what the captain and his four hundred
did. It's all in the book of Samuel,
too. Like Bryan touring the world and
returning welcomed as no American
had been welcomed. David returned
from his wanderings, and here is what
he and his four hundred did:
And David smote them from the twi-
light even unto the evening Of the next
day.. Samuel, XXX, II.
And David recovered all that the
Amalekites had carried away.-I. Sam
uel, XXX, 18.
And David took all the focks and the
herds which they drave before those
other cattle, and said, This is David's
spoil.-I. Samuel xxx, 20.
In the second book of Samuel, chapter
II, verse q, we read:
And the men of Judah came and they
appointed David king over the house of
Judah.
And again in chapter III, first verse:
Now there was long war between the
house of Saul and the house of David;
but David waxed stronger and stronger
and the house of Saul waxed weaker
and weaker.
Next we read:
Then came all of the tribes of Israe'
to David unto Hebron and spake, say,
ing, behold, we are thy bone and thy
fesh.-V:1.
And finally in chapter 8, verse Is:
And David reigned over all Israel;
and David executed judgment and
Justice unto all his people.
By all means let us liken Bryan to
David. Their histories are SO nearly
similar that the last verse we quoted
rings like prophecy, in whose fulfill.
ment the American people will bear
their part next November.
All that is necessary to carry out the
smile is to let the World play the role
of Saul, and no witch of Endor is need
ed to foretell the result of the coming
battle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
LuMBERMEN ESCAPE JAIL.
Wealthy Men, Convicted, Are Re.sen
fenced, Fines Being Imposed.

Toledo. O., Apr. 4.-The 20 wealthy
lumbermen of Toledo found guilty of
conspiracy in restrain of trade under
the Valentine antitrust law, were re-
sentenced Friday by Judge Kimler Of
common pleas court. The sentences
were fines ranging from $500 to 81, 900,
and in no instance was Jail SEN
tence given. There was dramatic
scene Friday when the defendants
appeared in court. Their attorney
asked for a stay of proceedings to
give him time to file petition in
error to the supreme court.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
threatened by Anarchists

Chicago, Apr. 3.-Belief that an.
archists are preparing to attempt the
lives of members of the family Of Har-
old F. Mccormick, whose wife is the
daughter of John d. Rockefeller,
Thursday caused the police to send
extra guards to his Lake Shore drive
mansion to keep under surveillance
every known anarchist in the city.
This action was taken when it became
known that Mrs. Mccormick had re-
ceived a number Of threatening letters
within the last month.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
Flee 100000 Fire.

Meadville, Pa, Apr. Cover 100
guests at the Lafayette hotel were
compelled to make a hurried exit in
their night clothes Saturday when fire
destroyed the hotel square causing a
loss estimated at 100000. For time
the fire threatened to spread, and the
fire departments Of Erie and Franklin,
Pa, were held in readiness to assist
the local department.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
Three Are Drowned.

Norfolk, Va, Apr. Capt. M. v.
Miles Of Matthews county, Virginia.
and two young brothers named Tyler
from Maryland, who had been longing
oysters, were drowned in Willoughby
bay Saturday. Their skiff was struck
by high sea and went down without
warning.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
"cAsTlNe SHADOWS BEFORE"

Congressman Littlefield Of Maine
has resigned, explaining that he de.
sires to return to the practice of law.
Congressman Cousins of Iowa also an
nounced that he would retire-he also
desires to return to the practice Of
law. Can it be that aside from great
love for their profession Messrs. Cous.
ins and Littlefield believe that "the old
ship is leaking now" and that it is the
part OF wisdom to go ashore before the
old hulk goes to the bottom in No.
vember?
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
Joliet ans fire Loss.

Joliet, ILL.,, Apr. 6. The Barrett
block was destroyed by fire Saturday,
the loss being more than 100000.
Two persons were burned in escap-
ing from the building. The occu-
pants were the Barrett Hardware
Company, the Joliet National Bank,
there being also a number Of offices
on the third floor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
Beware the net OF the Fowler.
Death Was On His Heels.

Jesse P. Morris, Shippers, Va, had
close call in the spring of 1906. He
says: IAN attack of pneumonia left me
so weak and with such fearful cough
that my friends declared consumption
had me, and death was on my heels.
Then | was persuaded to try DIR. King S
New Discovery. 1t helped me immedi-
ately, and after taking two and half
bottles was well man again. l found
out that New Discovery is the best
remedy for coughs and lung diseases in
all the world. " Sold under guarantee
at P. A. Clemmer's drug store. Soc
and Sl.00. Trial bottle free. F
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
Kills Self "a Aid sie..,

st. Louis, Apr. 3.-Marie Lehman,
rs years old, committed suicide with
carbolic acid, and Thursday investi-
cation proved that her motive in tax
Ing her life was to leave $1,000 life
insurance to her helpless, invalid SIS
ter, Maggie, 10 years old.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

The sugar trust has Just declared q
seven per cent. dividend after carry
ing several millions to the surplus 40
count. The sugar trust magnates are
anxious that 1t be allowed to furnish
the friendly hands that revise the
tariff.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

For the alleged purpose of promoting
harmony, the New York World is urg-
ing the nomination of Governor John
son for the presidency. The World S
mailed hand of harmony" cost the
democratic party more than million
votes four years ago, and one trial OF
that kind Of harmony had ought to suf,
flee for this generation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup
the cough syrup that tastes nearly as
good as maple sugar and which chill
dren like SO well to take. Unlike nearly
all other cough remedies, it does not
constipate, but on the other hand It
acts promptly yet gently on the bowels
through which the the cold is forced
out of the system, and at the same
time it allays inflammation. Always use
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup. Sold
by q. T. Lomas Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

President Roosevelt made himself pop
ular by supporting democratic policies,
and several presidential candidates are
striving to win public commentator by
swearing allegiance to Roosevelt
plans. Democrats who have worked
for these principles for more than a de
3cade should rejoice over the trend of
present conditions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
64w3

To have perfect health we must have
perfect digestion, and it is very impor-
tant not to permit of any DELAY the
moment the stomach feels out of order.
Take something at once that you know
will promptly and unfailingly assist di-
gestion. There is nothing better than
kodol for dyspepsia, Indigestion, sour
stomach, belching of gas and nervous
headache. Kodolis natural digestant.
and will digest what you eat. Sold by
E. 7. Tomas Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
A Chance for II

Nurse Ito doctor who has just been
called init appears to be a very
complicated case, doctor. Can you
make anything out of It?
Doctor-Well, between you and me.
! think l can make a couple Of hun.
bred out of it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

Mark Hanna took the American
workman up onto the mountain and
promised him full dinner pail and
sound money in exchange for his vote.
The workman gave Hanna's trust de-
Tending party his vote and in exchange
got the bottom knocked out of his din
ner pail and a clearing house certificate
for the balance due him. Manchester
namoorat
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
seven Years for Perjury.

Livingston, Mont, Apr. 6.-Charles
W. Campbell. found guilty of perjury
here, was sentenced Saturday to
seven years in the penitentiary. Camp
Dell was witness in the Barney Han
Ion murder trial and testified for the
saafens0.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
WHY

Senator Hopkins Of Illiaeis 10
quoted as saying: sThere is no moro
reason that man should be guaran-
teed the return Of his funds placed in
national bank than farmer should
be guaranteed his CROP"
Why, then, does the government re-
Quire Of national banks guarantee
for the return of government funds?
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
Notice in Probate.
TO Whom 1t May Concerns:

To Whom 1t May Concern:
You and each of you are hereby notified
to appear at the Court House in Cresco,
Howard county, Iowa, on the 18th day OF
M May, A; D. 1913, at O'clock p. m. to attend
the probate Of an instrument purporting to
be the last VIII and Testament OF James
McGregor, late of Howard county, Iowa.
deceased, at which time and place you viii
appear and show cause, II any, why said viii
should not be admitted to probate
In Testimony Whereof have hereunto
subscribed my name and affixed the seal of
the District court this 9Th day of April 1908
EUGENE IRVINE,
64w3 Clerk of District Court
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

The eminent government statisti.
clans who earn their salaries by pro-
ducing figures to show that the cost
of living has not outpaced the increase
in wages will certainly not overlook
the decrease in the price of diamonds.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
Nab Alleged "BIack-Hand" Member.

IND NIIe9eo "black-Hahd" Member.
Newark, N. j.. Apr. civilian
Freeman, 20 years old, colored, en-
ployed as butler in the family of
Judge Gottfried Kreuger, the wealthy
brewer Of this city, was arrested
charged with having sent two black
hand" letters to Mrs. William T. Plum,
daughter Of Judge Kreuger.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

The kidneys are delicate and sensi-
tive organs and are very likely at any
time to get out of order. DeWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills are prompt
and thorough and will in very short
time strengthen the weakened kidneys
and .allay troubles arising from infiam-
nation OF the bladder. Sold by q. T..
Tomas Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
officer sIays Self and vic

New London, Conn, Apr. 3.-Wil-
liam r M. Rogers, at one time brig
ade signal officer of the state of Con-
necticut, killed his wife and took his
own life Thursday at his home here.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

The American-made watch that is
sold to the English retailer for $741
costs the American retailer $10.15.
This may explain why the friends Of
the tariff" want the job of revising it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10
BEGIN March on Eez.

Rabat, Morocco, Apr. 6.-An army
of 5000 men in the service Of Sultan
Abd-el-Aziz, with 20 pieces OF artil-
lery and under the command of Gen.
Bagdani, began its march on Fee Sat
urday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

Mr. Littlefield has decided not to be
a candidate for reelection to con-
gress. The last time was evidently
too trying and expensive.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-10

The most remarkable feature of the
supreme courts decision in the Min
nesota case is that it was not a five
to four decision.