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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
COLLEGE WANTS 10000 INSECTS.
Iowa School Needs Them for Use In
Winter Lectures.

Ames, lathe residents of AmeS
have discovered that insects have q
market value. and are making such
a relentless war upon them that bugs
OF every description threaten to be-
come as scarce here as icicles in-well.
In July, for instance. The state coli
lege extension department has an
nounced it must have 100000 insects be-
tween now and the time of the first
freeze.
For the last two months it has en-
ployed several regular insect catchers.
and still the list is far from complete.
OF late additions have been made
to the force, and the work is being
pushed
No variety is exempt from pursuit.
The lid is off, and it is open season for
insects "a hours in the day. Arts
tocratic blue and yellow butterflies
are unceremoniously chucked into the
same bottle with plebeian potato bugs.
Plant lice so small that they can be
seen only with microscope, and devils
darning needles as large as humming
cAiuo DiSoutLiiSly iuOSQullUeS dIlQ inc
uncomfortable bugs that occupy the
leading hotels, all meet death in the
same inglorious way
But these many bugs are not being
sacrificed wantonly They are giving
their lives for the interest Of science
They are an Offering at the altar of ed
ucation. The department is collecting
all the insects, common and uncom-
mon. injurious and otherwise, that in.
habit the state of Iowa, and mounting
them in SETS
The collection will be used at the
various short courses to be held
throughout the state this winter, and
also In the rural schools where agri-
culture or nature study occupies q
prominent position. BY this means the
boys and girls of the state will be
taught which insects are good and
which ones bad, so that they may de-
stroy Discriminatory.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
ACTION AGAINST A RAILWAY.
Pittsburg-Wabash Terminal Company
Is Involved.

Pittsburg, Sept g. = Foreclosure
proceedings against the Pittsburg-
Wabash Terminal Railway Company,
upon the first mortgage and property
given to secure first mortgage bonds,
was commenced in the United States
circuit court here Wednesday by the
Mercantile Trust Company of New
York. The suit is brought against
the railway itself. the Equitable Trust
Company OF New York and Henry w.
McMaster and Francis H. Shedding, re-
ceivers of the Pittsburg- Wabash Ter
minal Railway Company. Authority
to include the receivers in the suit
was given by Judge R. W. Archi bald,
In an order made at Scranton, Pa.
The petitioner Is given leave to file its
bill or bills of foreclosure of mortgage
and to prosecute the suits commenced
thereby in any district in which any
part OF the mortgaged property is stu
ated
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
1000 JAP HOUSES DESTROYED.
Niigata Is Razed by Terrible Con
fIagration.

Tokyo, Sept. 5.-Dispatches from the
city of Niigata. In the Ichigo province,
18 miles northwest of this city, tell
of a fire in which 1000 houses were
destroyed by the flames. Fearful
scenes of restitution and suffering are
reported as result of the disaster,
and the government is rendering
every possible assistance to the inhab-
itants of the stricken city. Niigata is
a city of over 10000 inhabitants and
is an open port on the west coast of
the island of Hondu. It's port is some
what defective, but the city has a
good trade inland and the vicinity of
a number of petroleum wells to it
lends additional Importance. The gov.
eminent maintains a factory for small
arms at Niigata besides prison, hos.
pital and barracks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
THREE PERSONS AspHYxlATED
Two Found Dead and One Dying in
ST. Paul, MINI.

st. Paul Mimi. Sept. 5.-Peter j.
Schollert, head of the Schollert Com
pany, painters and decorators, st.
Paul pioneer, and his wife, Mrs p
j. Schollert and Lewis Christensen, a
brother of Mrs. Schollert, are dead at
the Schollert home, 1865 Fuller avenue,
as the result of asphyxiation by ilum-
mating gas. Hans Christensen a
cousin of Mrs. Schollert, is at the
city hospital suffering from gas poi
soning, and the physicians say he will
not recover. The dead are all elderly
persons. Mr. Schollert being over 60
years Of age. Hans and Lewis Chris
tiansen We're from North Valley Wis,
and We're visitors at the Schollert
home during the state fair
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
GOV WARNER LEADS BRADLEY.
Michigan Executive Believed to Have
Republican Nomination.


Detroit. Mich. Sept 5-Interest
throughout the state continued at high
tension Friday in the result of Tues
days primary election for the Repub-
lican nomination for governor. Both
the Detroit Journal and the Detroit
News Friday night agreed that Gov.
Warner has a lead over DR.. j. B..
Bradley, state auditor general, for the
nomination. the Journal placing it at
8O4 votes with eight scattering pre-
cincts still to hear from and the News
at 958 with but four districts missing.
The governors Office in Lansing has
wired to every county clerk in the
state for the official returns and is
making every effort to secure a COM
pilation Of official figures at once.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Big Lawsuit Filed.

Dawson, Sept. 3.-The largest law
suit ever filed in Yukon, and perhaps
In all Canada. was the one which was
begun here Wednesday when A. d.
Curtis, manager of the Bonanza Creek
Mining Company, asked the governor
of Canada for $17.600.OOO, for having
Cancelled the concession which had
been granted to Matson and Doyle and
which passed to their hands.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Boat Runs Aground.

Harbcr Springs, Mich, Sept. A.
The steamer Missouri of the Northern
Transportation Company went ashore
in dense fog at four o'clock Thurs,
day morning at Idlewild, four miles
north of Harbor Springs. The govern.
ment steamer Suma and two other
boats went to her assistance and got
her off. Many Chicago passengers
were on board and when the boat
grounded there was much excitement.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Flood Loss $3.50, 900.

Winnipeg, Man, Sept. 3.-All night
long trains were delayed by washouts
from 100 to 200 miles east of here on
the Canadian Pacific railway. Five
passenger trains were wrecked but no
one was seriously injured. The loss
to the company will be from 100000
TO $75O.0OO.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Decides sultan Must Haoa.

Manila, Sept 4.-The territorial su-
preme court Thursday decided that the
sultan of Dunaharra must hang for the
part he took as leader OF the raid on
Parang, island Of Mindanao, in Jan
uary, 1906, wherein j. W. Mcdonald of
that place was killed by the raiders
The sultan is also ordered by the
court to pay to the heirs of Mcdonald
1000 pesos
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Woman slaxs Rival

Wichita Falls, Tex, Sept. 5.-Lillie
Wheatley, handsome woman, was
shot and instantly killed by Mrs. Wal
ter Allen, wife of the proprietor of
the ST Charles hotel in this city, FRI
day. Miss Wheatley was in carriage
with Mr. Allen when the shooting oc.
Cured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Killed hv Electric Car.

Pittsburg, Pa, Sept. 3-Frank B.
Kleinhaus, aged 35, a well-known me-
chanical engineer, was almost in
stantly killed, his son Earl, aged five,
was probably fatally injured, and his
nephew, Austin Klein. aged eight, Sc.
liously hurt, when an electric car on
the Charleroi line struck the buggy
In which they were riding.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Much Nitro.eIvcerjne ExnIodes.

Parkersburg, w. Va, Sept g.
Eight hundred quarts of nitro
glycerine being sent by boat to the
Huntington oil fields exploded near
Belleville, 20 miles below this city,
when two persons were seriously in
jured and several others slightly hurt,
while four houses We're wrecked.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Kills Chief and Self.

Ware, Mass, Sept. Sin attempting
to arrest an alleged horse thief Fri
day. Chief of Police Maurice Fftzger,
aid of this town was shot four times
by the man and fatally wounded. The
man then ran up Bank street, and
lodging behind a barn, committed sui
eide by firing the fifth bullet from his
revolver through his neck.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Arrest Woman susnsct

Omaha, Neb., Sept. 5.-Friday after
noon the police arrested Miss Leona
Bonnell and will detain her at the
city jail until the inquest next Tues
day. No charge has been placed
against the woman, but she has admit
ted she was the last person in com
pany of DR. Frederick Rustin be-
fore he reached his home on the
fatal night and she is held for devel-
oDments.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
The Wrona One.

Lady-I'm looking for governess
for my children
Manager of Employment Bureau
Well, madam, according to her report,
you don't need a goyerness. You need
lion tamer.-Houston Post,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Count Iolstoi Is Better

st. Petersburg, Sept. 5.-A letter re-
cenved from Countess Tolstoi, wife of
Count Leo Tolstoi, says that her hus,
band is better of his recent illness, but
that he is still weak and can receive
EobC5..,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Girl is sperado.

New York, seps 3.-strategy fail
ing her, good-looNng young woman
stylishly dressed, produced revolver
and handkerchief saturated with
chloroform and held up and robbed
Mrs. Mary Baloeweiz in her home IL
First street, Jersey City.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Receiver for Niles CO., Bank

Washington, Sept. 4-The First Ma
tional bank OF Niles, o., was closed
Thursday by order of the board of di.
rectors on the grounds of insolvency.
P. Tillinghast has been appointed re-
ceiver. The last report Of the bank,
made July Is. showed resources Of
$1,3SS,625. Ag-~-Sepl
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Admiral Glass Dead.

Paso Robes, Cal, Sept 3.-Rear AID.
miral Henry Glass, U. S. n, retired,
died at health resort here of heart
failure, following an operation per.
formed several days ago at his home
In Berkeley.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
New Jersey Team Wins.

Sea Girt, N. j., Sept. 5.-The cavalry
team match al the rifle tournament
here Friday was won by the Second
troop of New Jersey, the score being
49,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Twenty.Elaht Die In Steamship Wreck

Twenty-Eisht Die In Steamship Wreck.
Victoria, B. c., Sept. 4.-News was
brought by the steamer Tango Maru
Of the sinking of the japanese steam
er Bankok Maru, off China prefecture,
on August 6, with loss Of 28 lives.
Nine were saved.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
Quite East

you have been losing flesh lately,
haven't you?"
Yes, I've been shaving myself"--
Royal Magazine.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-08
In the Crowd.

In the Crowd.
Old Lady (despairingly)-This is a
sweet fix!
Another (sighing)-Yes. indeed; a
perfect Jam, Baltimore American.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
THE ELKs, GET BUSY

go You won't find a buster lot of mortals In the city for the next few weeks than the members of the Elks committee, who are pushing along the plans for their big fair and ba- zaar. They are anxious to surpass all other efforts. for the very reason that it will be good beginning in their new home. Like good invest ors, they did not quibble at the price but jumped boldly into the battle with all kinds of financial ammuni- tion. What were several thousands of dollars to them, when they knew that they were doing something that was never tried before and which met the hearty approval of the lodge itself. The returns would be great CT, because the novelty and newness of the schemes they had begun would appeal to all the people in every corner of the state and else- where. They say to the public now, that all they want them to do is to just look over the bits of card board that every Elk has in his possession. The Elks won't need to do any talk ing, the little piece of board will speak for itself. Just think of what happened only the other evening when one of our dandy policemen was handed something for almost nothing. It wasn't a lemon eithe, and if you don't believe 1t ask Oscar. The same thing may happen to you. And that automobile, have you been thinking about it? It Is something that will make every other owner or an auto in the city envious of you. If you should happen to corral this one. Several wanted to freeze on to the whole lot of tickets of admis- sion, but they found the supply still kept up it's flow. They are at 1t yet however and they expect to be land ed the victors. As but one can get in on the right side, it may be the poor chap, with the one little rain check, who will cop the machine. The girls have got busy now and they have had a glimpse of the ma chine and they are telling their best fellows that a Christmas present of an. automobile might not be a bad idea. Perhaps the answer that has been coming so long would come quickly then.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
TIMELY TOPICS

Jones, Morgan & Go are showing some handsome new ivy green soft hats at g.
 I. Chase 6 Son are showing an immense line of trimmed hats in every shape and color.
 Upson, Singleton & Co have line of sweaters for men from $1 up. Boys sweaters soc and up.
 Hotchkiss & Templeton have the proper ammunition for hunters. Try their Header" shell.
 The Ehrlich, Rockwell & Forester suits at s35 and s45 are beauties. They have all other prices.
 The Waterbury Title Co will clear up all doubt about title to your pro- perty if you consult them.
 The Hamilton Hardware Co has a complete assortment of baskets for every kind of occasion.
 The Boston Millinery store makes low prices on all its goods. shapes, ribbons. feathers, etc.
 W. Richard Upson; will fit you to the right kind of glasses at very reasonable prices.
 The Waterbury Trunk and um- breIla manufacturers repair trunks. bags. etc. They nt keys.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
POLI'S
FRANK LALOR.

|
 There was a heavy demand for seats at Polls theater box ofice this morning when the sale opened for Frank Lalor's appearance in the new musical comedy, Prince Humbug,' which will occur at that house to- morrow afternoon and night. This event Is attracting unusual attention |a circumstance which was to have been expected in view of MT Lalor's popularity with Waterbury theater goers. Many thousands Of people in this city have laughed until they were tired at this clever comedians delightful performance of Mott, the Tailor. in Coming Thro' the Rye" and the announcement of his coming in new character, expressly written for him, could not fail to awaken live ly interest. There are upward of 100 people in MT Lalor's support. includ- ing chorus and ballet of fifty girls and sixteen male voices The scen- cry and costumes are said to be ex- ceedingly magnificent, and the whole production has been made upon a scale of unusual magnitude and splendor. Prices, matinee, 25, 35. 50 and 75c; evening, 25c to $1.50. No free list. Tel 1884.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
LODGE MAKES TAFT
 SPEECH IN NEW YORK
Cheers For Candidate Last
 Nineteen Minutes.

New York. Oct. 29.-- William II. Taft was the stellar attraction at a great Republican mass meeting at Madison Square Garden. For nineteen minutes the garden trembled from the stamp ing of thousands of feet and the thun- der of voices.
 When the storm died down MT. Taft immediately began his address. His voice was hoarse, but the crowd was satisfied. merely to look at him. He spoke for less than ten minutes. Before going to Madison Square Gar den Mir, Taft spoke at Cooper Union. There he discussed the labor question in greater detail than he has hereto fore.
 The Madison Square Garden meeting was, of course, the big climax. General Horace E. Porter presided. When Sen ator Henry Cabot Lodge appeared the music of the band was drowned by A thunder of applause and cheering. Senator Lodge spoke as follows: "The Democratic party objects to our 
 talking about the past, near or remote. They would have us judge them solely by their future, which is unknown and which as an assurance of conduct is unsatisfactory. We do know that the Republican party Is committed to the gold standard and that under no possi- ble conditions would the free coinage of silver be recommended or permitted by MT. Taft. There must be reform of our banking system. MT. Bryan's only contribution to this important topic is to propose the guarantee of bank deposits, to make the careful, honest banker responsible for the do- ings of the banker who Is careless, speculative and dishonest"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
] JACQUES
VAUDEVILLE.

A pleasing bill is to be seen this week at the Jacques. It is headed by the well known Lancaster-Barrows company in the amusing sketch Like Father, Like Son. MT and Mrs Jimmy Barry and company have new act called "At Hensfoot Cor ners.' The act tells about his visit to the city and the way he tells 1t Is sure to bring forth roars of laugh ter. Rosina Casselli and her troupe of rare and cute Chihuahua Mexican dogs give a fine performance. Billy Van, the minstrel man, has laugh able monologue and scores heavily. Smith and Heaney in Writing a Hit" DeVelde and Zelda, artistic acrobats, and the Hughes musical trio complete the bill. Next week the feature attraction will be Buster Brown and his dog Tige. Polls popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
MRS. STEPHEN B. ELKINs.

of the Abruzzi His fiancee's connec. tions some time ago were reported to be opposed to the match between Miss Katherine. Elkins and the duke, but it is said that .Abruzzi has succeeded in sweeping aside all objections from a British source.
 It is even whispered that his method of sweeping aside these objections was the method he has used generally in connection with his engagement to the American girl He gave all to under stand that he didn't care what was said or what reasons were offered, he would marry Miss Elkins anyhow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
"HooLIGAN,s TROUBLES. "

"Hooligan's Troubles" rattling good farce comedy will be the attrac- ton at Polls Saturday, October 31, matinee and night. It is the latest product from the pen of Charles Irv- ing, and produced under the direction of John A. Mack. Its success has grown out of the rollicking spirit of youth that permeates the perform ance. The company numbers many members of reputation and some very clever vaudeville acts. Popular prices.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
MAIoRI.

The distinguished young Italian actor, Antonio Maiori, will be seen at Polls on Monday evening, November 2, in an elaborate production of the sensational drama I'll Diavolo" (The Devil.) Maiori has appeared here be- fore in Shakespearian and romantic roles and is great favorite with To- cal theater goers. He is supported by an excellent company. Prices 25, 35 and 50 cents, gallery 15 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
Woman Killed In Motor Aeeidsn

WumaH NHIeu m WotuF NVSIusHts
 Vienna, Oct. 29.-Captain Clarence vyner, rich American resident of Vi enna, on motor tour to England with Mime. Bettin of Chile met with an ac- cident while descending steep hill. Mime Bettia and the chauffeur were instantly killed and Captain vyner seriously injured.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29

Because he commended audibly on the size of the hat the lady in front of him wore at a nickel show, a Chi cago broker was arrested. Have men no rights at all?-New Haven Pal. ladium.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
JACQUES OPERA HOUSE
 ALL THIS WEEK POLTS POLITE
 VAUDEVILLE baTTOWS- Lancaster C0. in Like Father Like Son 7

Mir and Mrs Jimmy Barry & CO. in At Hensfoots Corner" Hughos Musical Trio. Deyelde 6 Zelda. Billy Van, the minstrel man. Smith 6 Heagney. The Photograph.
 R0SINA CAssELII and her Mtd- get Wonders. Rare Chihuahua Does of Mexico.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29

Members. you are invited to attend the private
 Halloween Masquerade Daaco
 Given by Kicks Dancing Academy. f4 East Main street. Friday Evenine. olI 30. 1908. Admission 25c each p1f@ son at the door Notice-E4ch 1ndy e gentleman wearing . mA6k mu6{ r51- sent an invitation II tho door. P1ooo 177-5. s..sss.sss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
QUEAcHED WITHOUT ENGINES
Pressure System Effective at New
 York Factory Building BIaxe.

Sf1@Ss
 New York, Oct 29.-For the first time the high water pressure system in this city was put to a practical test at a fire in a factory building.
 The new system left the engines out entirely at what would have been three alarm fire in old days. The blaze was quenched in five minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-29
ABRUZZI'S BROTHER ENGAGED
Count of Turin to Be Married to
 Princess Patricia.

Rome, Oct. 29.-The papers here an- nounce the engagement of Prince Vic tor Emmanuel the count of Turin, to Princess Patricia, the daughter of the Duke of Connaught.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1908-02-06
shrinknge of Indian Corn.

The experiment to determine tho
shrinkage of corn in the crib has been
carried on three seasons at the Kansas
experiment station. a summary of the
results shows a ~shrinkage of 3.26 per
cent for the first four months after the
corn was placed in the crib, GIG per
cent for tie first six months, ESQ per
cent for the first eight months, IA per
cent for the first ten months and S.62
per cent for the first twelve months.
Yellow corn has given the greatest av-
erage shrinkage-namely, 11.2l per cent
i'm twelve months, the next greatest
shrinkage occurring in the cribs Of
white corn, S.4S per cent in twelve
months. while the mixed corn (sdmples
of many varieties) decreased in weight
only CTS per cent during the first
twelve months after being placed in
the crib.
The average result of all shrinkage
trials indicates that when corn is crib
the shrinkage during the winter
months should not be Over ) per cent.
1t should be observed, however, that
in these experiments great care was
exercised to prevent loss of corn by
other than natural means.
Corn breeding by the ear row method
was begun in 1903. Nine different va
rieties were grown and bred in 1906
as follows: Reid Yellow Dent, Silver
mine. Boone County White. Legal Ten
der. Hogue Yellow Dent. Hildreth. Me
.Auley, Kansas Sunflower and White
Injun.
Some eighty acres were used for
breeding corn and growing corr for
seed production in 1906, and 40 breed
ing ears were planted in separate rows
in the several breeding plots. During
the last two years the agrOnomy de
partment has sold and distributed
among the farmers of the State sew
eral hundred bushels of selected, we'll
bred seed corn.
The difference IN the yields from
different ear rows has been very mark
eu, NdISihS III sohhc itSlS more IMAM
400 per cent. Comparisons made in
1906 between the high yielding rows
seed and first grade seed selected from
the general field gave results as fol-
lows: The Silvermine high yielding
rows seed plot yielded 80 per cent
more corn and 24.S per cent more frs
grade seed ears than the plot planted
with first grade seed. The Hildreth
high yielding rows seed plot yielded
1926 per cent more corn and 40 per
cent more first grade seed ears tEan
the plot planted with first grade seed
of this variety. There has been a SINH
lar improvement il tk.a grad. and
quality of the corn