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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
COL. W.T.. Villas OF
WISCONSIN is DEAD.
NOTED BADGER STATESMAN
PASSES AWAY AT HOME IN
MADISON.
STROKE OF PARALYSIS
ENDS HIS LONG ILLNESS
Physicians Find Patient Cheerful
Few Minutes Before Grim Reaper
Claims Him-sketch of His Career
In Brief.

Madison, Wis, Aug. 2s.-Col. Will.
liam F. Villas died at 10:45 o'clock
Thursday following five weeks of ILL
ness.
When Dr. Philip Fox called upon
the colonel Thursday he found him un-
usually cheerful and bright and be-
lieved he showed signs of remarkable
improvement.
Shortly after ten o'clock, while the
nurses were administering a bath to
the patient. they noticed that he
weakened very quickly. An attempt
was made to reach the doctor, but Col.
Villas died before he could be
reached.
DR.. Charles H. Villas of New York,
who has been staying at the home,
was not present at the death
Paralysis Stroke Is Cause.
Dr. Fox believes that the immediate
cause of the death was second stroke
of paralysis.
Col. William F. Villas suffered a
cerebral hemorrhage early on the
morning of July 20 at his home. in
Madison. His condition was SO seri-
Gus that E. P. Villas, bis brother, of
Milwaukee was summoned to the bed
| side and for two days the physicians
were unable to offer any hope of re-
covery. On the third day Col. Villas
condition was slightly improved and
there were two hopeful signs. First,
there had been no spreading Of the
paralysis, and. second. he manifested
marked signs of Intelligence. AL.
though the periods of consciousness
were slight they gave the family and
friends of the distinguished patient
much hope. Since then his condition
had remained practically unchanged
rallies and on occasions would answer
questions by yes" and mo-"
Sketch of His Career.
Col. William Freeman Villas, former
United States senator and noted law.
yer. was born at Chelsea, VT, July g.
1910. He was pioneer of Madison
his family having settled there In
June, 1851. Col. Villas graduated
from the University of Wisconsin law
school at the age of 10, in 1858. In
1860 he graduated from the Albany
law school and set up his shingle in
Madison. In July, 1862, he enlisted
in Company A. Twenty-third Wiscon
sin regiment, and took part in the
Vicksburg campaign. After carrying
OFF his share of civil war honors he re
turned to Madison in 1863 and re
sumed the practice Of law. He wa.
elected member Of the Wisconsin
Legislature in 1885, He was made per
manent chairman of the national Dem
ocratic convention in 1884. He was
postmaster general of the United
States from 1885 to 1888. He was secre
tary of the interior In 1883 and 1889
In 1891 he was elected member O
the United States senate, which of
flee he held until 1897 He held man,
positions Of public trust, and was /;
worker for the civil war veterans.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
PERSIAN REVOLT INCREASES.
Rebels Demand ParIiament-Bloody
Battle at Herman.

Teheran, Aug. 29.-The latest news
that has arrived here by courier con-
firms the report that the revolution is
in full swing in the western and south
ern parts of Persia All the tribes in
Persian Kurdistan have raised the
banner of revolt under the leadership
of the constitutionalists, and demand
the immediate convocation of parlia-
ment: otherwise they threaten to de-
clare for independence.
The city Of Herman is entirely in
the hands of the revolutionists, the
government officials having either fled
or submitted. The vice-goyernor has
been killed The seizure of the city
was preceded by bloody battle,
hundreds being killed or wounded.
The insurgent leaders, who include
KAHN Khan, have organized a tenn
porary government and declared their
intention to ignore the central govern.
ment until the parliament shall be
convoked.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01

assurance that if he called special
session they would stand by him and
provide the assistance he needed to
enforce the laws.
He was assured that despite the re-
volt of Atlantic City the legislature
would authorize him to patrol the re-
sort with troops and place it under
martial law. But it is said on the
same authority that the governor did
not receive the same assurances as
to his desire for authority to remove
officers who fail to perform their duty.
He has asked the legislature for this
power in the past, and it has been de-
MED.
Indications have reached the gov
ernor that such would be the case, and
there can be no doubt that the call
for the special session of the legisla-
ture will follow
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
In Respectful Memory

of our beloved neighbor, Jas. j. Clancy
of Maple Camp No 1874 M. w. A.,
who died at his home in Elma, Iowa,
Aug. Is, 1908.
WHEREAS, our all wise and merciful
God has seen fit to call our esteemed
neighbor from our camp fire and from
the home that knew no want of love
and kindness; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that we bow in submissie n
to Him who knows what is best, and
that we tender to the .sorrowing wife
and family our heartfelt sympathy,
and with the consoling hope that one so
dear to them, so true to us, has left an
influence of, good that will lead to the
future union where the sorrows of
parting are unknown; be it further
RESOLVED, that this expression of
our regard for our neighbor be embodied
in the records of our camp, copy of
same be sent to the family and pub
lished in the local papers.
OTTO JOHNSON,
HERBERT MORGAN, Com.
j. A. CUTTING,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
West Vernon.

The farmer girl' has come to again.
Geo. and Henry Frimmel were here
from Marengo, Iowa, investigating the
corn crop with the intention of buying
two car loads.
Mrs. Herzog and sister called on Mrs.
Henry Schneider who is sick with a
sore foot.
Albert Kach was a pleasant caller at
the John Miller home south of town.
Miss Maggie Rink who was staying
with her brother near Bonair few
days returned home Sunday evening.
Miss Annie Malek is working for
Mrs. Joe Slifka.
The SWEETEST wedding will take place
Tuesday, Sept. 1st.
P. M. Herold and family intend to
move to town this fall; what is oul
loss is the towns gain.
Frank Rink and wife took dinner
with Mr.. Blackburn Sunday.
Mrs. John Miller and family called
at the Henry Schneider home Sunday.
Albert Herold and wifelhave settled
down for life on the old P. M. Heroic
farm.
Volkering's family called at Leslie
Bakers home Sunday.
lack Kapler, Jr., and Rosie Rake,
spent Sunday with the latter's sister
Mrs. Oval.
Little Edward Rink who was on the
sick list is better.
Fred Rink is the champion grair
stacker.
Miles Henry improved his place b,
putting up a new windmill.
Ed Dunneman entertained his relatives
from Cresco, Sunday.
Joe Schaefer and daughter were seer
passing through our burg for sum
mer outing.
FARMER GIRL.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Attempts to XIII Daughter.

Chicago. Aug. 31.-Yiolently insane
despite his recent sojourn in the
kankakee Insane asylum. j. E. Shil-
ling of La Grange. ILL.,. late Saturday
afternoon attempted to hurl his daugh-
ter, Miss Marie Shilling, from the Au-
ditorium hotel tower to the ground 500
feet below. The girl chung to the rail
over which her father had pushed her
and was rescued by bystanders. The
girl is 81 years old. her father, So.
Shilling will be re-committed to In
sane hospital
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Lieut.. Hazard Retired.

Washington. Aug 29.-First Lieut..
Russell T. Hazard of the Seventh in
fantry, in whose case a court-martial
was ordered at Fort Wayne, near De-
troit, Mich. in January last for trial
on charges that he had contracted a
marriage at Walkerville, Ont, on the
pretense that he had been divorced
from his wife in California, and for
alleged fraudulent financial transac-
tons, was Friday wholly retired froH
active service.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
AIIeoed swindI.r ca,,oht

New York, Aug 29.-Fortune.tell.
Ing, which led two aged women Of
Newark, N. j., to invest their savings
In mining stocks. resulted in the ar.
rest of Henry T. Rodman. 81 years
old, on charge Of grand larceny.
Bank Officials indicted.
Owensboro, KY, Aug. 28.-The grand
jury. which has been investigating the
failures. Of the Owensboro Savings
Bank and Trust company and the
Davies County Bank and Trust com
pany, returned indictments against
four officials Of the banks Thursday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Probe Brown Affairs.

New York. Aug. 2s.-The New
York stock exchange committee be.
gan work Thursday investigating the
extraordinary business done on the
exchange last Saturday resulting in
the suspension of A. C. Brown & Co.
1t was learned that at least two score
members of the exchange will be
called before the committee, as well
as number of outsiders.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
LID IS ON ATLANTIC CITY.
Royal Arch Society Of Own. volltion
Closes Its Saloons.

Atlantic City. N. j.. Aug. 31.-The
Royal Arch society, an organization
including 1870 Of the 240 licensed liquor
dealers in Atlantic City. met and de-
cided to close their places of business
Sunday. They appointed committee
to confer with Mayor Stoy and ask
him to see that the other ITO liquor
dealers shall also close, which he did.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Three Killed BY Steamer.

Vevay. Ind, Aug. 2s--John, Harry
and Edward Conrad, aged IA, 10 and
II years. respectively, while in a
skiff were run down by the steamer
Cincinnati. The front half of the skiff
containing the unconscious form OF the
youngest boy was found Thursday.
1t is believed the other two boys were
killed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
AID OFFERED GOV. FORT.
New Jersey Executive Declares He
Will Stand Pat.

Sea Girt. N. j.. Aug. 29.-Gov. Fort
made the following statement Friday
concerning his proclamation and the
defiance of Atlantic City:
Il will stand on my proclamation
unequivocally. / mean every word.
The people will learn that am not
attempting to intimidate by threats"
Through member of Gov. Forts
Summer cabinet" 1t was learned that
before issuing his proclamation he
sounded the attitude of various lead
ers in the legislature, and was given
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
no Spoon in church.

st. Louis. Aug. ANNOUNCEMENT
was made Saturday by Rev. w. F. An
drews. pastor Of the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church, South.
that on next Friday eevning the
church will open for the fall session
for the reception of young men and
their sweethearts. There will be
music, Rotations and refreshments
and chaperones will be provided for
Friday night gatherings.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Awakes Miles from Homo.

San Francisco, Aug. 28.-James e.
Gray. wealthy resident Of Zwickley,
Pa. awoke to the realization of the
fact that he had wandered nearly
across the continent without knowl-
edge of where he was going. Gray was
taken In charge by an officer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers were filed
with the County Recorder for the week
ending August 20, 1908.
Susan Daskam to Antoinette
Johnson, n lots Z and blk a,
Cresco, Ia H.
Wenzel Zahajsky to Anna Ia
hajsky, 24S #. of 553 #.
lot 2 sub. div. lot irreg. surv.
W Sc Sec. 1911 ....... 1000
Ed Bice and wife to Lawrence
and Jennie Newman, lot % blk
AZ L. Potter's Div. Elma, Ia. 125
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Dead Man MAY Be Identified.

Pittsburg. Pa. Aug. 31.-Believing
the unknown man. who mutilated his
features with carbolic acid and then
jumped into the Monongahela river
at McKeesport, drowning himself, to
be her son. wealthy Chicago wom-
an is sending representative of the
Marshall Field Company Of Chicago to
this city in an effort to identify the
body.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
No Report on LIouor ou.s,ion

- vi -FQuOI' VUe6tI0T.
Charlotte, N. c., Aug. 28.-The plat
form committee of the Republican
state convention made it's report to
the convention Thursday. The pro-
hibttion question is not mentioned in
the platform. j. Elwood Cox of High
Point was nominated for governor
and Charles F. Toms for lieutenant
governor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Chicago Girl browns Herself.

Chicago, Aug. 20. Respondent be-
cause an illness that was largely imag-
mary prevented her marrying a de-
voted sweetheart, Miss Mary Field
Verne committed suicide by walking
into the lake.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Murder and suicide in eelievIIIe.

Belleville, ILL.,. Aug. staggered be-
cause she refused to receive his at
tentions, A. G. Summers, 26 years old.
Friday night shot and killed Mrs Eva
Neinninger. "a years old, and then
turned his revolver on himself. In
ficting fatal wound in the head.
He died In the hospital.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Wounded Man Nav Die.

Atlantic City, N. j, Aug. 31.-
Charles B. Roberts. who was mystic
riously shot on the board walk, was
still in the Atlantic City hospital Sun
day, and very weak. The bullet which
penetrated the liver. 1t was feared,
caused wound which may prove
fatal
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Two Killed on panish Cruiser.

Copenhagen, Aug. 29.-Two men
were killed and six others dangerous,
ly wounded on board the Danish cruis.
or Hekla Friday, by the premature
explosion of she'll The accident &C.
Cured during target practice at Aar.
hus bay.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
slaya hl. WIG.

St. Louis, Aug. 31.-Suddenly draw
ing revolver, F. M. Schultz, 10
years old, grocer and saloon keeper.
shot and killed his wife, Mrs. Lizzie
Schultz. while they were In the rear
OF their store Saturday. Schultz was
arrested.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Killed In Rail Wreck.

Fort Smith. Ark, Aug. 29.-South.
bound st. Louis and San Francisco
passenger train No. 1 collided head
on with work train east of Hardin,
Okla, Friday. A. j. Ballard, engineer
Of the work train, was killed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Canal zone Population 5o.oos.

Colon, Aug. 29.-The recent census
gives the total population Of the canal
zone as 5O,OO3. of which $4,000 are
employed by the isthmian canal com.
mission and the Panama railroad. OF
the population, $500 are Americans.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Ealiina.

Mrs. Bacon--What made your face
fall when We got to Mrs. swells mu-
sicale, tonight?
Mr.. Bacon-I felt one of my sus-
pender buttons giving way! -Yonkers
Statesman.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Do You
Want to Sell
Your Farm?

If you do, list it.
with us at once, as
we have several
inquiries for farms
in this part Of the
state. Do SO at
once. We will sell
it for you.
2:l:3ssksg2 sel.4 GsmIsaaie5
CALMAR. IOWA.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
LIBEL.

LIBEL.
"Say. don't believe these city coun-
cllmen do anything but draw their sal.
aries"
You're wrong
well, what else do they do?"
Spend Elm. Cleveland Leader.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Low FARES WEST
Via Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway.

Low fares every day, Setember l to
October 81, to points in California and
and the Pacific Northwest. $38 for
one-way second-class ticket from Chi
eago to San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Portland, Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane,
Victoria, Vancouver and many other
points. Choice of routes. Low fares
from all stations on the CHICAGO, MIL
WAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
Liberal stop-over arrangements. 81
for double berth in tourist sleeper from
Chicago to the Pacific Coast This is a
splendid opportunity to investigate the
agricultural and commercial openings
now offered along the Pacific Coast Ex-
tension of this railway. Complete in
formation free. F. A. Miller, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01

Farms for Rent.
Several good improved farms for
rent. Inquire of JOHN McHUGH,
99w3 Cresco. Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01

sATrLEsHIP FETE IS STARTED.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-09-01
Mail Orders.

Mail Orders.
Mott & Co., want your Mail Orders
Special attention given them. Send for
samples and Ladies' Home Fashion
Sheets. Very truly yours,
2tf MOTT & Co.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-08-21
10 THE POOR INDIAN
The following az

The following article taken from the ft Pierre independent is
my log Land of rattle and cactus
help thinking Of what strides Uncle Sam making IN the
of civizing the Indians and would like call the attention of the
public general his mcthds Of doing it. He first grants
them large territory Of land which always did belong them He
changes his given
hedge little gets together leading Indians this
and holds pow with them in Washington. He
them that the land is large going
that is each head Of family 2O and also choose
100 for each child that they have and if they live twenty-five
dog flour four worth baking powder
each month he will give them deed Of the land
lie then proceeds give them exhibition of morality as he
has taught them hun all gambling He that
certain day he Will hold grand lottery drawing All who will adj
% make affidavit that he honest and
has ganbled IN land before can have chance OF gambling with the
aforesaid land that he for nothing The
Indian looks and How hnkum Uncle Sam Great Father
He hell big gambler himself He teum Indian no gamble
Where Uncle Sam his bes ticks the civlizng
in taking the Indian children schools good sized
good sized from He sends Indian
police pick up young and girls
schools The told they civilized
they girls ninetynne practical
accomplishments white girls and when they thru with
their school days they know how cook make their make
suit Of Clothes chldens Clothes and
They taught hygiene what While
school they're housed fine buildings have good BEDS whole
food acquire the habits white and after leaving
school OF should get the treatment white people,
Here what they They returned to homes not fit for
hog to live in log hut without floor only one room covered with
thin dirt roof damp cellar when rains and fresh proof
when is closed In this hole the puts the
finishing touches of civilization them Every weeks rain
shine they hitch the throw in the and hike kcsap
knocne for the Agency SuAge have dealt them
Red Dog flour little rice coffee eed four of
baking people
preoe they still enjoy embryo
They then back the filth that Uncle his might
with the seeds of civilization
show themselves year these bright young
the bright young fully civilized buried according the
white mans religion Tubercua troubles cvize them queens
taste Over nine hundred of these thus civilized
last Standing Rock Pine Ridge Grow Cheyenne
Lower Bule, Rosebud Sseon and Yankton reservations
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-08-21
S4&8@&


There delight return value in vacation
other Russell Sage reported vacations
and that he had vacation for 80
period of time Russell Sage welcome his philosophy
of life but it good for that all Russell sage
ing results and Judging by achievement leave wealth.
preferable to the life of the rich and
especially the type Of rich Of which Russell Sage brilliant
things that Of value than wealth. There things
buy cannot buy content it cannot buy happiness
cannot purchase immunity from i'll It's tendency its
seems to be towards the opposite Of the really good things Of life
the fruits life which only the higher plane There
worlds worlds of and whole of that
the day the mind Of which the possession Of riches
hide
which results from the of great riches Perhaps there
connection tho, and is this that
Of pleasure his with his
elaborate modes Of enjoyment cottage Stony Point beautiful lake
catching nough but bull heads delights bathing
freed from the Of life the
thaor because they duplicated among gorgeous
dollar hued Of the Pie better than
and clear cool mpd than the Burgundy
there's the rub!,, sss
shores drunk Of its varied such eulogs follow will
but who has touch with
calling destruction Is hap
ness and only he fully enter into this lake
Kafnpeska.
beauty the lake betae
himself to aboat past
the bluff which Of The points south
the lake this commanding behold
stretch he wooded shores 81 Tie lake Neing behind The rising
cottages Point
sa be- s s sasas j
United
gp i q a as St 4 sa sn ~
of the IS The blue
drive dull ana make the heart
AcASSy
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-08-21

So, don't neglect your stomach.
DON'T become a chronic dysp
Keep your stomach healthy and
strong by taking d little Kodol.
You don't have to take Kodol all
the time. You only lake 1t when.
E You need it.
Kodol Is perfectly harmless.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1908-08-21

We are happy having such beautiful garden
where easement from the hard round Of
toll who hear the varied
Of God Happy he who Shakes
says finds and good in everything That's
happy vacation indeed of the secrets of life
ITSELF good everything He who does this has solved
of lfes hardest problems. IS
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

believe that notion TO be, in fact, de-
fusion, a sslf-imposed deception. I have
no kind OF doubt that IL we could restore
our merchant marine and again I'LL the
seas with merchantmen, the business OF
the shipyards would be increased n hun
dred fold. But beyond that, as u ma
uonaI proposition, the value OF great
merchant marine can hardly be estimated.
Aside from It's enormous value as a COM
mercial agency. 1T would afford a wide
field for the investment OF capital and
the employment OF labor. The shipyards
would not suffer. but, on the contrary,
liberal policy. In japan, that masterful
young nation OF the Orient, they have
the policy of free ships, supplemented
with subsidies l visited Some of the
shipyards OF japan q year ago, and al
though the Japanese may purchase ships
anywhere and fly the flag OF their coun-
try above them, that policy has not In
jured the ship-building interests OF the
empire on the contrary. In the yards
visited j saw thousands OF stalwart men
employed, and scores OF vessels OF diff
ferent types and dimensions In the docks
In course OF construction. and was told
that the repair work In volume and value
was not greatly inferior to the work OF
construction. Whenever we adopt a pol
Icy by which cheaper ships can be had
supplemented by other policies of a con-
structive character. and get upon terms
of at least approximate equality with
other countries. i will be ready to talk
about subsidies as n part OF our mari
time program, and not before We cannot
hope for any forward movement under
Republican auspices. That party has
demonstrated both it's ability to destroy
and It's incapacity TO reconstruct. In
Democratic days we had IL great mer-
chant marine; In Republican days we
have seen IL waste away. II the people
care to revive this great interest In
large way and on intelligent lines, and
make IL once more mighty force In COM
mercial development and In the augment
tation of national prestige, the work must
be again committed TO Democrats hands.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

In the experiment. And so you see Rc-
pubiicans, as usual. are straIning at
gnats and making mountains OF mole
bills.