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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
Albion.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Bateman are
receiving the congratulations of their
friends on the arrival of a son, both
mother and child are doing fine.
Dennis MCGEE spent Sunday in Cresco.
Seeding is now the rushing job in
this vicinity.
Martin Volkman returned Saturday
from Rochester, Mimi, where he under
went successful operation.
VIM. Bigalk will start work on his
new barn next week which will be
built from the lumber sawed from his
own timber.
We are sorry to hear that Ray No
Ian while standing by tanning mill
while in operation, caught the thumb
of his right hand in the cogs in such a
way as to completely tear the nail and
flesh away. 1t was dressed by DR..
Kessel and is doing fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Halweg We're
rendered a farewell party SATURDAY
might in the form Of complete surprise
when about 100 of their friends walked
in and took possession of the house.
After spending the night till about a
in the morning in feastipg, card play
ing and general good time, they de-
parted, leaving about $14 as slight
token of the regard in which they were
held. They expect to move to their
recently purchased residence in Cresco
next week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
Lime Springs.

Miss Marie Westby returned to Cres-
GO, Sunday.
Arthur johnson and and Eloise Hill
were Chester callers Sunday afternoon.
John and Ina Sanborn visited at
Renie Sanborn's Sunday.
Mesdames Sanborn and Nichols were
up from Bonair Monday.
w. F. Scholz of Cresco was a bust
ness caller in town Monday.
Mesdames ]. L. Owens and Gersham
Morris of Bristol visited friends here
Monday.
Miss Ina Sanborn visited Miss Clara
Converse of Cresco, Monday and Tues,
day. Martin johnson and son Leo OF
Cresco were business callers in town
Tuesday.
Miss Laura Plummer went to Cres-
co, Monday, to visit relatives.
Mr.. Klein of Ossian transacted bus
mess here Tuesday.
Misses Nellie and Hannah Muller
were Chester visitors, Monday ano
Tuesday.
Miss Emma Cray returned from
Cresco, Monday.
Dell Horton was business caller al
the county seat, Tuesday.
Mesdames Geo. Rathert and L. P.
Sanborn We're up from Bonair, Tues
day.
Mrs. Dana Mead and little son Of
Cresco visited her sister, Mrs. Roy
Nash, Monday.
Mr.. Owens and wife of Texas were
guests of Miss Dina Williams, Tuesday
Mrs. Jane Gates returned from Aus
tin, Tuesday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
DAN PATCH PROGRESS.
The Route Decided Upon---Grading
Contracted to Rochester.

Southern Minnesota seems to be even
more interested in the Dan Patch Air
Line than are the people who are to be
benefited in the Twin Cities. The ex-
act route of the electric interurban and
the progress being made by the COM
pany has been one the chief topics OF
discussion on the streets, in the stores
and in the public press of southern
Minnesota towns during the past few
months.
There have been several changes
from the line as originally surveyed
and there has been live interest and
strenuous etfol is to get the line by the
people of the various towns.
Since the first survey it has been de
cided to put Rochester on the main
line, thus giuing the towns of Dodge
/ Center, Kasson and Byron, which are
on a nearly direct line between Owa-
tonna and Rochester, the advantages
of improved transportation facilities.
i From Rochester the officials of the
company intended to build the line
through Spring Valley in Fillmore cosn-
ty and down to Cresco. The public
spirit and energy of the citizens OF
Grand Meadow, however. changed this
plan. Spring Valley has been left out
of the route, which it is now decided
will be built through Grand Meadow,
ten miles west of the Fillmore county
i seat. The citizens of Grand Meadow,
| nearly all of whom have become stock
holders in the company, are jubulant
over their victory and
their enthusiasm over the coming
of the electric interurban is shared by
the people in the smaller towns OF
Ostrander, Cherry Grove and Granger.
The people of these inland settlements
! are giving all the support within their
power to the officials of the Dan Patch
Air Line. They have not only furnish
ed right-of-way but are subscribing
largely to stock of the company.
From Granger the line will run tt
Cresco, Iowa, and from thence by way
o of DEBORAH, Postville, Gunder, st
Olaf, Elkport and intermediate villages
to Dubuque, the southern terminus.
Work on the $50, 900 bridge over tn,
II Minnesota River at Savage is not pro
- crossing as fast as had been hoped
y but it is believed now that the struc
8, ture will be completed within the mex
six weeks. In the meantime, contract
10 for grading as far south as Rocheste
- are being awarded to competent cor
- tractors who will begin work with
the next ten days. 1t is hoped to ais
begin work from the Dubuque en-
III within short time, and as soon as TIL
big bridge is completed, the laying {
rails will be taken up so that cal
lshould be in operation over the fir
section of the line this summer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
A Vote of Thanks.

The members of Maple Camp No.
1874 Modern Woodmen of America de-
sire to express their appreciation to all
who contributed toward making the
county class adoption April 3rd, 1908,
so grand success. The camp especial
ly thanks all who assisted in the pro-
gram, also the members of the Cresco
Commercial Club for their courtesy in
extending to visiting Woodmen the
free use of their club rooms.
and his corps of walters and assistants
are entitled to special mention for the
efficient manner in which the refresh
ments We're served.
A. L. Peterson,
Geo. L. Champlin,
]. A. Cutting,
S. A. Hamilton,
Committee
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
HUGHES TO CALL
Special Session
RECONSIDERATION OF THE RACE
TRACK QUESTION ASKED
BY GOVERNOR.
ASSEMBLE MAY II;
NEW PLEA is SENT
Another Message, Asking That New
York Legislature Rule Against
Wall Street and Other Forms of
Gambling, Reaches Body.

Albany, N. Y, Apr. 10-Gov. Hughes
will probably call special session OF
the legislature, in order that he may
secure a reconsideration Of the anti
race track bills. Thursday there was
an authoritative intimation from the
executive chamber that IF necessary,
and it will probably be necessary" an
extra session of the legislature will be
called by the governor to begin May
IL. The legislature has set April %
as the date for final adjournment. 1t
was suggested to the governor that
certain opponents of the race track
legislation had stated that in the
event of an extra session being called
a recess would be taken until the end
of the year. The governor smiled but
refused to discuss the matter.
Following the failure Of the senate
to pass the anti-racetrack gambling
bills, Gov. Hughes Thursday sent to
the legislature message renewing
his recommendation for the enactment
of this legislation and asking for the
enactment of eight other propositions
now pending before the legislature.
The recommendation include:
The passage of appropriate legisla-
ton to prevent the present socalled
discrimination of the Percy Gray law,
which practically legalizes gambling
on race tracks.
Would Reform the Banks.
Legislation to effect a reform in
banking methods.
Direct primary nominating elections
Legislation which will place tele
phone and telegraph companies under
the jurisdiction of the public service
commission.
The passage of bills which will ia
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
Howard Center.

Albert Albertson and family spent
Saturday evening at the home of Sam
Dinger.
John Brierley and wife spent Sunday
Jake Wilde called on Willis Jones
Sunday.
Will WINNER and wife spent Sunday
with Orville Van Schoyck and family.
Some Of our folks visited Uncle
Toms Cabin at Cresco Tuesday night.
Fred Hanneman and family enter
tanned company Sunday.
Jake Derr and wife spent Sunday
with George Hoppe and family.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
New Oregon Nursery
It Will Pay You to Read and to Heed This
Ad. Prices Must Go Up Another Season.

We have in our nursery rows almost
everything you want in our line. Better
buy now before our present surplus is re-
duced and prices go up.
Last spring we sold you many things
for less than it cost to grow them. We
still have surplus in some lines of stock
aud will continue these low prices for 9
time, but must put prices up nearer what
the goods are worth as soon as stock is re
duced.
We have good Scotch Pine q to
feet. Early buyers will get these CHEAP
but later ones may have to pay more.
We have already advanced prices on
Norway Spruce, Balsam, Fir and Arbor
Vitae, but not to their full value. Better
hurry up your orders as this stuff will no
last long.
We have large stock of Soft Maple
and White Ash trees from 3 to s feet higl
and will continue our cut prices unit
ctcck ic red,,ned..
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
Niqht Riders Make Threats.

Lexington, KY, Apr. 10. Might
rider threats We're sent to the to-
bacco growers in Washington county
who announced their intention of grow
ing crop thsi year. All contained
the threat of whipping if crop was
put out, save one, and that threat
ened to blow up the house of the re-
cipient of the letter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
Mrs. A. F: Bonnie spent Sunday with
1 L L

Mrs. a. r. Bonnie spent Sunday with
her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Lathrop.
Death entered the home of Willis
Jones, Tuesday, for the second time
/, within five weeks. This time it took
from them their Oldest son, Harry, age
sixteen years and nine months, having
fought with typhoid fever for FIVE
weeks. The remains were taken to
Luana, Thursday, and laid beside his
sister they took there five weeks ago
that day. Mr.. Jones and the two
oldest boys are very sick with the same
dreaded disease. The sympathy of the
whole community go out to this family
in their hours of trouble.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17

only by manufacturers of cparators, but by
experts the dairy business individual farmers and other
The absurdity of the claim Of most manufacturers that their
product the only Cream Separator market and that all
others cheap limitations will appeal every intelligent per-
There many separators the market that good but
we have in the BLUEBE and GOLDENROD separators which
teponts Of excellence claimed for Others and naddon
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
4 Question OF Investment
And How to Get
All the Profits Of
the Dairy

The Farm Separator is uni
versally recognized as the
most profitable investment
found on the farm. Indispen-
sable for the proper conduct
of the dairy of three cows or
more. This statement has
been verified by detailed ac-
counts of facts found in arti-
ticles presented to the public
by those interested in the
dairy industry in general-not
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
At the Armory,

There will be wrestling match, Sat-
urday the 18th, between Bob Woolver
of Chicago and M. PEGGY Of Cresco.
Get in the crowd and come.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17
Easter Fair.


The sale of aprons, fancy and useful
articles at the Easter sale and supper
will be open at O'Clock p. m. Supper
from O'Clock till all are served, rs
cents. Following is the
MENU:
Cold Boiled Ham Veal Loaf
Pressed Chicken
Scolloped Potatoes Salmon Salad
Potato Salad
Boston Baked Beans Brown Bread
Rolls Assorted Cakes
Deviled Eggs Cottage Cheese
Tea Coffee :
The new perfume for Easter is
Glover Girl" Have you tried it yet?
1t is only SO cents per ounce.
l EDWARD T. TOMAS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17

Have you bought your Easter per.
fume yet? The newest and best odol
is s'Flower Girl. )"
EDWARD 7. TOMAS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-04-17

cilitate the construction OF subways
in New York city.
The governor also urges investiga-
ton by commission Of:
/. Wall street speculation.
2. The question of immigration.
g. The question of the unemployed
in this state.
A. The relation of the inferior courts
to certain criminal procedure.
Relative to the Hart-Agnew bills,
the governor in his message says:
Il again urge you to enact appropri-
ate legislation to abolish the existing
determinations in favor of race-track
gambling.
"Thc failure of the upper branch Of
your honorable body to pass the
measures designed to effect this pur.
pose after their passage in the lower
branch cannot be regarded as dis
posing of the matter. The constitu-
ton, with its peremptory mandate, still
stands.
Calls 1t Simple Duty.
Respect for law is the security of
OuT 6ONeIu11euI, anu lue Sudi dulSOo
of the rights of liberty and property
will not long avail If the people are
taught to view the constitution with
contempt. therefore urge you to dis.
charge manifest duty and to end the
Determinations in favor of race-track
gambling which cupidity inspired and
now seeks to maintain"
Gov. Hughes recommends the crea-
ton of commission, the members OF
which shall give their services with,
out pay, to inquire into "the facts re
lating to speculation in securities and
commodities with the view to ascer
tanning the manner in which il
legitimate transactions may be pre-
| vented and legitimate business safe
| guarded"
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
CORTELYOU CAN GET PLACE
West Will Not Oppose if New York
Indorses Secretary.
Ready to Nominate Taft, Convention
Awaits Authoritative
Word.

By Staf Correspondent
Chicago, June 13-The convention is nov
ready to nominate Taft for President anc
Cortelyou for Vice President. but IS wait
ing to hear from New York on the latter
proposition.
Should that State refuse its indorse
ment, the Vice Presidential nomination
will probably go TO the West.
Ostensibly, many Of the New York dele.
gates arriving to-day are for Sherman
but they are unanimous in expressing the
belief that Sherman cannot be nominated
There appears TO be no real reason for the
apparent Indifference Of New York 10 tho
possibility Of securing place on the ma
tional ticket. With the Southern and
Western delegates Cortelyou is strong
and If New York would place his name
before the convention there would be nc
contest
1t is said upon good authority that nc
intimatiou has been received from Wash
ington as to a Vice Presidential nominee
but nevertheless there is a general expec-
tation that this situation will not remain
to the end, and many delegates appear to
be waiting for something 10 happen be-
fore committing themselves.
Some Of the best informed politicians
believe that Fairbanks may yet be Of
fered and accept the second place on the
ticket
The arrival Of Senator Long this morn
inS with the message that Dolliver is in
receptive has revived the claim that the
Iowa Seeator is the real choice OF the
White House, and that In the end in
fuence will be exerted for him.
The whole situation at this juncture
lies in the hands Of the New York dele
cation. A caucus of this delegation will
be held Monday TO discuss this and other
matters
For the moment the Vice Presidential
situation has overshadowed the predicted
struggle over the platform. but there is
a well understood intention on the part
OF influential delegates to urge that the
platform be made as conservative as pos
sible. and yet not so as to dim any re-
cent party achievements or negative any
important policies.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
SCRANTON MOB BEATSITALIAN
Suspected of Murder, He Narrowly
Escapes Being Lynched.
Rescued when SenselesS by Mayor,
He Is Saved by Arrival of
Troop OF COnstabuIary.

Scranton. Pa, June IA mob OF 800
Americans. infuriatcd by the cold -blooded
murder OF Parke Clelland. Of Pittston.
last evening chased four Italians. who
were suspected OF the crime. and having
caught one Of them at the entrance to
the city Jail. kicked and beat him until
he was senseless.
Mayor Gillespie was notified and he
hurriedly sent for the State police 10
defend the town against mob rule. He
went to the Jail and succeeded in getting
the italian from the hands OF the mob.
and dragged him senseless into the Jail.
The mob stormed the Jail doors. which
were beginning to yield to the onslaught.
when detachment of State police ar
rived, and firing over the neads OF the
crowd. succeeded In restoring order and
scattering the mob.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
MITCHELL MAY MAKE RACE
Labor Leader Urged to Run for Gov
ernor of Illinois.
Tells Chicago Interviewers He VIII
Announce His Decision in
Few Days.

Chicago. June 13. 80 Former President
John Mitchell, Of the United Mine Work
ers Of America. is in town with a Demo-
cratic gubernatorial boom on his hands.
which he does not know whether TO keep
or 10 cast away.
When he ran through his mail he found
a number Of letters Of kind that ne has
been getting ever since he was mentioned
as a possible candidate for the governor
ship-communications from people Of all
parties who would like TO see him acting
as the States chief executive.
Il shall make my decision soon." he
said, "and on June % or p 7 Will an
nounce what 1 intend to do in the mat
ter. At no time have been personally
desirous Of making the race for the gov
ernorship. All the discussion Of the mat
ter has come from others. I have had
letters from people in all parts Of the
State urging me 10 make the race
editors. business people, and workers"
Mr. Mitchell came up from his mothers
home at Spring Valley and will remain
In the city for several days in connection
with the meeting Of the executive council
Of the American Federation of Labor ar
the Kaiserhof He expects 10 meet Presi-
dent Samuel Gompers. who viii come
from the East; President John Fitz-
patrick, Of the Chicago Federation Of
Labor. and others, for discussion Of the
political situation.
1T is probable that a committee will be
appointed from the executive council 10
confer with the leaders Of the several
parties relative 20 the protection OF labor
interests in the platforms" said Mr..
Mitchell
The chief fight now being made by the
Federation is on the Incorporation OF in
junction clauses in the platforms.
II he can secure a ticket Mr.. Mitchell
will attend some of the sessions of the
Republican national convention.
L have made application for ticket
he said, but that does not mean exactly
that will get IT, However. / am hoping
10 see at least part OF the big gathering"
Mr.. Mitchell was an interested caller on
Charles p. Taft, brother OF the Secretary
of War. at the Annex, and talked over the
situation with him.
Petitions placing Mr. Mitcheus name
on the Democratic ticket as a candidate
for the governorship were distributed
throughout the State. under the direction
Of Secretary Edward n. Nockels, OF the
Chicago Federation OF Labor.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14

Chicago, June 13-The roundup OF
Democratic leaders 10 make final arrange
ments for the Democratic convention al
Denver on July will be made in Chicago
Tuesday next.
Temporary officers for the convention
Will be agreed on and the fight over con-
testing delegations Will be discussed.
Those who will take part are Roger G.
Sullivan. James c. Dahlman. OF Omaha:
Norman Z. Mack. Of Buffalo; X. II. John
ston, OF Houston, Tex; John T. Nc
Graw. OF Grafton, ". Va; John f. Os-
borne. Of Rawlings. wyo.. and Clark
Howell Of Atlanta.
Want a Conservative.
Supporters OF Gov. Johnson will insist
on the nomination Of some one for tenn
porary chairman who Is not an avowed
Bryan man. Two men are prominently
mentioned for the craftsmanship. They
are Theodore Bell Of California. and
Representative Henry D. CLAYTON. OF Ala
bama. Mr.. Bell was a candidate for gov
ernor Of California two years ago. and
was beaten by less than LOCO votes. He
later came out for Bryan. Congressman
Clayton is a lawyer, and has served in
Congress a number OF terms He is a
Bryan man.
A complete reversal of Bryan sentiment
has taken place in Kansas, according to
a letter received by Gov. Johnson's Chi
cago campaign manager. The writer is
a member Of the delegation instructed for
Mr.. Bryan. but he says that II the
Kansas convention had been held a
month later. II would have declared for
Johnson.
We are heartsick and do not want 10
follow our orders" he SAYS.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14
LOYAL TO THE HORSE.
Is the President, and the Preference
Il Characteristic.

IL Characteristics.
From the Louisville Co'u!er-Joirnal.
! When asked concerning a report that he
/ Intended to buy an automobile the Pres
| ident is quoted as saying: Not as long
as there are horses" 1t is an answer in
| perfect harmony with the accepted idea
Of the Presidents temperament His ex-
| perience out West as a broncho buster.
! his experience IN the East as a hunter.
his habits in Washington as a horseman.
prove him to be a lover Of horsemanship
above all else in the way OF outdoor exer-
! else. One OF the most striking as we'll as
most familiar photographs Of the Presi-
dent represents him mounted on a favor
ite steed taking a high jump over a gate.
This is Characteristic. Il is a veritable
index.
The President likes the movement Of
the animal under him. He likes the ami
nation and the spirit with which as a
rider he comes into contact. He likes the
struggle between himself and the beast
the contest between two varied natures.
The sensitive. responsive. leaplng. breath
ing thing under him refreshes and in
spires him.
1t is the sensation Of the horseman that
he clings 10. Mere getting over ground
is not all. II simply covering distance
swiftly were the great desire the auto
mobile would displace the horse in his
affections. His devotion 10 the horse
under the circumstances is as compre-
hensible as Il Is reasonable.
There are automobile enthusiasts who
see In the automobile what the President
sees in the horse-a giant, stralning, spir-
tied and powerful. 10 be controlled by
mans wit and strength. They derive ex-
hilaration from bounding along through
lanes and highways To them the sensa-
tions are not less delectable than are
those which the President gets from his
horse. That they can go greater dis
tances in fewer hours they also point TO
with pride
The arrival OF the automobile thus
draws line between two sets OF enthu-
Siasts. The horseman contends and viii
continue 70 contend for the supremacy OF
the horse. and the autcnobilist for the
supremacy Of the automobile The whole
question is one OF individual taste and
viewpoint. And the fact Of the matter is
that neither side is altogether wrong.
The Washington herald., 1908-06-14

would disappear. and the struggle would
grow harder and more uncertain as 10
results.
Moreover. II the Republicans choose
some other candidate than Mr.. Roosevelt.
business will come 10 standstiu There
will be an inevitable period Of stagnation,
OF idle mills. men and money. The need
Of Roosevelt, therefore, touches the daily
life Of every American. Friendship for
him. or respect for his character. or ad-
miration for his manly qualities, all very
fine in themselves. are personal matters
countrymen at this time in infinitely
larger and includes the protection OF
property. the rights Of the individual, and
the integrity "nd happiness OF the people.
Three tremendous principles have been
given permanency IN this republic by the
President-the observance and not the
avoidance Of law; the regulation and con-
troll Of corporations and the conservation
OF the natural resources Of the United
States. But they have not been fully
worked out They are well started but
that is all. The man who gave them con-
create form in the minds OF the people
should be compelled to carry them
through The most valuable living asset
Of the nation should be fully utilized.
regardless Of sentiment Of prejudice or
of any particular persons thought Of
himself
The nomination Of Roosevelt means
certainty; the nomination Of any one else,
uncertainty"