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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-14
Can you whistle "Whistle?"

Can you whistle whistler"
House for rent. Enquire of j. B.
Barber.
House for rent. Enquire of B. F.
Laidlaw.
For Sale-A Library Table. Enquire
at this Office.
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer; Office
opposite the National Bank.
Mrs. Dickey returned yesterday to
her home in Wyazata, MINI.
Easter sale and supper in the Wood
men hall, Monday, April Goth.
For SALE-A seven room house. In
quire of E. EPPs, for particulars.
DR.. w. T. DAILY, physician and
surgeon; office over Glass's restaurant.
For SALE-A very fine violin. A
snap at $25.00. Enquire at this Office
Fred White and wife came down
from Taopi, Mimi, sn Friday evening.
Mrs. John Genshow is down from st.
Paul on account of the illness of her
father.
DR.. ]. w. Jinderlee, physician and
surgeon; Office, Rooms / and 2, Luers'
Building.
Vern Caswell and family visited last
week at the DR.. Caswell home at
Spring Valley, MINI.
A new lot of Spring goods just re-
ceived, at D. AMuNDsoN's, Merchant
Tailor, Cresco, Iowa.
For Sale White Wyandotte eggs fol
Matching at 3Oc per dozen. Enquire OF
j. Vorda, r. F. D. a.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-14

There will be an egg social next Fri
day evening, April 17th, at the home
of Mrs. j. Bowers. Every one is cor
daily invited and each lady is request
ed to bring two eggs decorated just
alike. Come and have good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Halweg, of
Albion, are preparing to move soon
into their new home in Cresco, pur-
chased recently from DR.. Button, and
on this account about 100 guests gath
cred at their home last Saturday even
ing to join in farewell party. An
elegant supper was served and Mr..
and Mrs. Halweg were presented with
article to serve as reminder of the es-
teen in which they were held by neigh
bors and friends. Everyone present
reported fine time, and not till late
hour did the happy guests of the even
ing depart for their homes.
Last Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock
the members and visitors of Cresco
Lodge No. $50 A. F. & A. M. were
banqueted at Woodmen hall by the
ladies of the Order of Eastern Star.
An excellent repast was served, after
which the lodge members and visitors
from Monona, Postville, Lime Springs,
Chester and elsewhere to the number
of about 100 repaired to the Masonic
Lodge where the sublime degree of a
i L. Gill and w. o. Swenson. The w.
NJ, C. A. Marshall, was assisted by
Past Masters Robert Thomson, William
WiIbraham and C. L. Terry, and it was
a profitable and enjoyable meeting.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-14

Notice!
There will be gym" started in
the Armory. Boxing and wrestling
lessons will be given. M. PEcoY.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-14

Ice Cream.
Phone your orders for ice cream.
Prompt delivery by quart or gallon.
PALM CAFE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-14
Easter Sales

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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
GEN. GOMEZ CUBA'S
NEXT PRESIDENT
Election of Once Famous Old
Revolutionist Declared to Be
Practically Assured
Took Part in Two Uprisings and
Was Early Identified With
Islands History

HAVANA, Nov. 1.-THE election of
General Jose Miguel Gomez, the liberal
candidate for president is considered
practically certain. but the returns will
De very late The polls were closed
without disturbances.
Advices from Santiago state that a
liberal victory is assured in Oriente
province. Perfect order prevailed
throughout the day
General Gomez is 53 years of age
and native of Santa Clara province,
where he has always enjoyed ex-
traordinary popularity and influence.
he participated In two revolutions, in
the first of which he reached the rank
of major, and in the second that of
major general He was one of the
commissioners sent to Washington to
advise as to a practica1 method of dis
solving the revolutionary army.
General Gomez was selected as gov
ernor of Santa Clara province by the
government of Intervention and when
his term expired he was elected gov
ernor as a republican or conservative.
In May, 1905, the general was nomi-
mated for the presidency by the ma
tional-liberal convention, but resigned
his candidacy four months later. Civ
ing as the reason that it was impos-
sible to continue the campaign within
the DounuS or the law, and laying part
of the blame on the Unites States, ow-
ing to the Platt amendment. An up
rising in Cuba followed, which ended
with the deposition of President Palma
and the intervention of the United
States.
In August 1906, General Gomez was
arrested, charged with conspiring
against the administration of the late
President Palma, but he denied the al
legation and was released from custody
after a months Imprisonment. In De-
cember of the same year Governor Ma
COON appointed him secretary of "a
commission to revise the laws of Cuba.
General Gomez was unanimously
nominated for the presidency. by the
Miguelista convention held last March
at Havana.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
GIRL FOUND DEAD;
BOYS UNCONSCIOUS
Trio Discovered in BOathOuse
After Night of ReyeIry OUT
side Atlantic City
Youths Arrested Pending Inyes-
tigatiOn, but Physician Calls
Fatality an Accident

ATLANTIC CITY, n. J., Nov. IA
Helen Clark. a prepossessing girl of 16,
was found dead from gas poisoning in a
boathouse at Gardner's basin in the
thoroughfare just outside the city to-
day, and Arthur Penny Jr and Walter
Reynolds. both aged Is, are under ar
rest pending an investigation.
The three, who are children of well
TO do families of this city, were found
together in the boathouse after a night
of revelry. The girl had been suffo-
Gated with gas, which escaped from a
leaking pipe. The young men were
unconscious. but they were revived
with little difficulty at hospital.
On table in the room where the
three We're found were several empty
bottles and glasses. Penny, it is as
serted. secured the key to the boathouse
yesterday. He says he and Reynolds
had known the girl but a few months
and that they invited her there to have
a social time and that only one bottle
OF beer and as much cider was drunk,
and that the girl did not drink at all.
County Physician Souder said tonight
that the girls death was due purely to
accident. He added that there was no
evidence that the two young men had
maltreated her. The two youths will
probably be released
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
HIGHLAND DELEGATES
HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
District Attorney Donahue De.
livers Principal Address
and Pupil Raises Flag.

HIGHLAND Nov. 14.-In the pres
ence of $50 children and many adults
the new Highland school was dedi-
Gated today. Albert Robinson, pupil
gave his school a large American flag
and hoisted the stars and stripes to
the top of the big flagpole. The stu
dents stood at attention while the flag
was being raised and cheered when ii
reached the top OF the pole.
The Grafton OF the day was delivered
by District Attorney William H. Dona-
hue. Addresses were made. by County
Superintendent of Schools F'rick, for
mer superintendent 7. o. Crawford and
Principal J. F. Seaman.
The school children, under the direc-
tion of Mrs. A. f. SWEET, rendered an
attractive musical program. w. G,
Clark, president of the board of trus-
tees, presided over the ceremonies. The
appearance of the new building excited
much favorable comment. The board
of trustees consists of w. c. Clark,
Mrs. A. D. Campbell and d. L. BeeVer.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
SAN RAFAEL TO HAVE
NEW BASIN ON CANAL
Development Company An
nounceS Intention to Build
WharveS and Warehouses

SAN RAFAEL. Nov. 14.-with the
San Rafael canal completed, water
communication established with San
Francisco and the other bay cities. the
San Rafael development company has
announced its intention to start eX-
tensive dredging operations. The COM
pany includes some of the Wealthiest
men in San Rafael, and owns and con-
trolls many acres of land with a large
canal frontage. II is said the COM
psny Will dredge basin $50 feet wide
from the canal TO Third street dis
tepee Of about 400 feet With the sedi-
ment dredged from the basin the ada
cent low lands will be built up, after
which wharVeS and warehouses will be
constructed. The location OF the basin
will be between Irwin street wharf
and the Z. X. Wood lumber company s
prOpertY. 49,. ..-.-.-1l
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
GIRL RESEMBLING
EDNA CLARK WEDS
Charles Carl Amman and Effie
Clark Secure License in
San BernardinO
Couple, When Questioned, Say
They Are From a San Franz
cisco Department Store
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL


SAN BERNARDINO, Nov. 14.-Charles
Carl Amman, aged 32 years, and Miss
Efie Clark, aged % years, as given to
the marriage license clerk, came to this
city this morning and, after securing
the license. were married by Justice of
the Peace C. l.. Thomas.
The similarity of the name, Clark, to-
gether with the fact that the couple
came from San Francisco, led to the
supposition that the young lady was
the missing Alameda girl, Edna Clark.
When confronted with the accusation
both man and woman entered a stout
denial. They said they were employed
as salespeople in a large store in San
Francisco. They had consulted South
ern Pacific map and concluded that
San Bernardino was a small town and
so decided to come here and be married.
They were shown a picture of Edna
Clark and both pointed out the variance
in the description with the bride Of
today. They left this city for San Di-
ego, where they expect, to remain 10
days before returning north. While
there was a general resemblance be-
tween the bride and the picture of
Edna Clark, it is practically certain
that they are not one and the same.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
MRS. CONGER SPEAKS
Widow of Former Minister
Does Not Expect Trouble

PASADENA, Nov. 1T do not think
Ghat an uprising would follow the death
q both the emperor and the dowager
empress Of China" said Mrs. E. H
Conger. widow OF the late United
states minister to China. when seen
this afternoon at her home, 106 South
ltl MOlino avenue, and informed of the
death Of the emperor and of the serious
Illness Of the dowager empress.
i have been bit skeptical concern
ing the reports OF the emperOr's death -
she continued. you know there have
been so many reports 70 that effect
and they have all heretofore proved
untrue, but II he is dead the reins OF
power VIII remain secure in the hands
OF the dOWager empress
If she dies the present empress will
ascend the throne. I knew her quite
well when we were in China She has
been Untried except in the domestic
affairs Of the court. but always seemed
very capable. The present emperor
was frequently in attendance at recep-
tons and other affairs OF state, al
though following the recall Of the court
70 Peking the dowager empress shared
the throne with him on all state occa-
sions- he never spoke to strangers
but always appeared to follow the con-
versation intelligently"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
MYSTERIOUS BLAZE
BURNS MUCH MAIL
Opportune Arrival of Postmas-
ter Prevents Disastrous Fire
i'm Cumberland, B. c.

CUMBERLAND, B. C., Nov. ia fire
of mysterious origin and which would
probably have resulted in serious
conf1agration in the business section of
this city had it not been detected in
the nick of time. occurred this morning
at the postoffice.
When Postmaster Num- arrived at his
office at o'clock to make up the out
going mail, which leaves Cumberland at
z o'clock, he found the outer. part of
the office on fire He quickly extin-
guished the blaze and effected an en-
trance to the Office. 1t was discovered
that all the mail matter posted between
s o'clock last night and o'clock this
morning had burned
The mail leaving here on Saturdays
is unusually heavy and it is believed
between 200 and 800 letters were de-
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
BRAINS MATE WITH AK,
THEN BROWNS HIMSELF
Boatswain of Sailing Ship CIefts
Officers Head in Twain and
Leaps Into Sea

NEW YORK, Nov. 14.-After crush
ing in the head of his superior officer
with an ak, James Layson. boatswain of
the Liverpool sailing ship Colony, re-
fused to submit to arrest and. still
waving the bloody weapon. committed
suicide by jumping into the sea. The
Colony was bound from Port Talbot TO
CoGuimbo, Chile, the owners being mo-
titled by cable from the latter point.
Layson quarreled with an able seaman
and the second mate. Robert Blackall,
interfered.
While the mates back was turned
Layson grabbed an ak and split his
head in twain. Captain Williamson got
a shotgun, but before he was able to
fire Layson. still brandishing the AK
and shouting like a madman, leaped
away from the ship a lifeboat was got
ready, but before it got to him Layson
held his face downward in the sea and
was drowned.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
EMPEROR OF CHINA
SUCCUMBS IN PEKING
DOwager Empress Is Also Re-
ported to Be HOvering Be-
tween Life and Death
Prince Chun Is Advanced to
Regency and Chinese Seem
to Be Pleased

PEKING, Nov. 1.-THE emperor died
shortly after 8 O'Clock this afternoon.
The emperor had been III for a long
time, and during recent audiences with
foreign representatives. here he was
unable to sit upon the throne or even
in an erect position. IL was evident
for a long time that he would be un-
able 10 withstand crisis, which sooner
or later must develop in the disease
from which he was suffering. Recent
climatic extremes caused fatal complf-
cations.
At the moment of the death Of the
emperor. the dowag ger empress own
death chamber chair was waiting in
the courtyard. She. too. had been IN a
serious condition, and word that was
brought TO her earlier in the day that
the emperor was dying caused her to
collapse This has prevented her from
assuming the relationship Of grand
mother 10 the successor TO the throne,
which. according TO the Chinese would
enormously augment her authority.
There is little indication Of emotion
among the people over the events
which have been transpiring. The en-
peror's death and the probable death
OF the dowager empress within very
short time have had very little effect
upon the Chinese. who are pursuing g
the even tenor Of their way without
signs OF mourning
Kwang Hsus later life was a pitiable
spectacle TO his attenda nts. His feeble
ness had rendered him a mere puppet
and he had suffered long from I'll
health. which was combined with fear
and despair Latterly he showed
marked signs OF mental disturbances
and even went SO far last August as to
,5arTara himself mad
The edict promoting Prince Chun,
brother Of the late emperor. 10 the
regency, and his infant son. Pu Wal. TO
DE heir presumptive. made a good pub
s1ic impression. 1t satisfies the reform
" ers and appeals TO the. sentiments held
by the people for Kuang Hsu because
1T respects the close blood ties in the
matter Of succession and introduces a
new and more modern element into the
government IL is an evidence OF The
victory Of the reformers
The government today notified the
American Legation officially that Prince
sChun had been made regent and that
he was 10 be the head of the state.
This is recognition Of the retirement of
the dOwager empress One or the edfcts
issued ia the name of the emperor said:
Since last autumn we have been III
The physicians recommended by the
government have not been successful
in curing u.s. We are weak and with
out spirit Tacked by pain, without
appetite, cold and feverish, and IL has
been impossible for US to sleep. We
are anxious TO permit the Viceroys and
the governors to send other physicians
10 US quickly, and we will give ex-
traordinary rewards to the physicians
o. officials who help US"
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15

The California Promotion Committee
THE State Central Organization, organised in
1902-An association for the commercial and
industrial development OF California;
PROMOTION: The act OF promoting. ADVANCE
ment. encoura cement. Century Dictionary.
The committee has for its object the PRO
NOTING OF Californias interests. It has moth
ing to sell. 1t fosters all things tending to the
ADVANCEMENT OF California. It is an authority
on all matters relating to California It EN-
COURAGES the establishment OF new Industries
and fosters those already established II invites
desirable immigration 1t presents the opportu-
mites and needs OF all fields OF business ana
professional activity It is supported By popular
subscriptions and makes no charge for any
service rendered. 1t has affiliated with Il 900
commercial organizations OF the state, with A
combined membership OF than 3O.OOO
Meetings OF representatives OF these organiza-
tions are held semiannually In different parts OF
the state. where matters OF California interest
are discussed. Headquarters OF the committees
are maintained In California building. Union
square. San Francisco. CORRESPONDENCE IN
VTTED
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15

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started by some one dropping lighted
matches into the letter box.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
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Places of Worship Destroyed in
the Earthquake Are to
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Topeka, Kan, Nov. 1.-THE COM
mittees Of the home missions of the
Methodist Episcopal church today ap-
propriated 100000 toward the rebuild
ing of, the churches destroyed in the
San Francisco earthquake
Bishop Hamilton of Boston led the
debate in favor of the appropriation. 1t
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state funds VIII be completed before
Monday.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
MARINER LEAVES ALL TO WIFE

OAKLAND, Nov. 1.-THE VIII OF
Captain Thomson Collie, who had been
engaged in the operation of schooners
about the bay for 40 years, was filed
for probate today. The will was holo-
graphic, bearing the date of April "a
1878. The captain left his entire es-
tate, valued at $50, 900, to his wife Mar
were other heirs Captain Collie
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The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
NEWS REACHES TOKYO
Japan Willing TO Await Agree
ment of the Powers

TOKYO. Nov. 14.-In this city the
report OF the death of the emperor of
China is generally accepted as true.
The news Of his passing is accompanied
hy . rumOr that the empress dowager
IS also dead and while this is not given
general credence, IL is understood that
she has been seriously i'll for several
Ks.
The Associated Press has excellent
grounds for believing that the sitra-
tion ia China fn the event of the dow
ayers death. VIII not be made the occa-
sion OF any summary move on the part
Of Japan. but that the japanese gov
ernment win await an agreement Of all
the powers.
All the newspapers here are publish
ing extras dealing with the possibili-
ties Of the Chinese situation.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-15
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BODY NOT IDENTIFIED.
Remain. Of Man Found Dead at New
hall, Given to State Authorities.

Remains Of Man Found Dead at New
hall, Given to State Authorities.
Special u Times-Republican.
Vinton, July 1.-The body of a man
named Alton, who died at the hotel
in Newhall Saturday night, and whose
residence and relatives are unknown,
was yesterday turned over to the state
authorities, after lying at the under
taking rooms Of Coroner Latham three
DAYS, where 1t was hoped some of the
mans acquaintances would cali and
identify the remains. It is stated that
Alton has roamed around this COM
munity for the past twenty-one years,
and was we'll known in several of the
small towns of the county, altho no
one seems to know where his home
was.
He was about 45 years Of age, five
feet nine inches in height and heavy
set, bald with fringe OF hair on the
back of his head, and smooth shaver.
He had no grip, but had several small
articles in his possession, altho moth
ing that would lead to his identified
ton. He engaged room at the hotel
in Newhall last Saturday evening, and
when he did not respond to his call in
the morning, Investigations were made
which resulted in the finding of his
dead body lying across the bed There
were no indications of how the man
came to his death, but 1t is supposed
thru heart failure rather than suicide.
as was first reported.