Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-03-16
Richard B. Barrett Dies


from complications resulting from
mastoid operations Since the end
OF his term as state superintendent.
Mr.. Barrett completed the law course
at Drake university, receiving his
degree with the class of 1904, and
going Immediately to Ames, where
he took the position of teacher of
civics in the college. combining this
with considerable work as a lectur-
er throughout the state.
He was brought to Des Moines
some time ago for an operation, but
his condition had advanced so far
that the physicians gave little hope
OF his recovery, and second opera
ton took place. after which he sank
rapidly.
Mr.. Barrett was 4S years of age.
He leaves wife and several child
rem. The body was taken to Ames
where burial will take place.
Put Plumbers Under the NEEDLES.
State licenses for plumbers issued
under the direction of doctors is the
newest use for the secretary of the
state board Of health Senator
Clarkson introduced bill In the SEN
ate providing for semi-annual ex-
aminations by a board composed Of
the secretary Of the state board OF
health. the state chemist, two plum.
bers and civil engineer, upon
which licenses may be issued to
plumbers. II the bill passes, good
morals. sobriety. knowledge of by
draulfces, gas fitting, ventilation
drainage and sanitation. will all enter
into the fitness Of plumber and
when you see real, live licensed
plumber you may know that he ia
about as fine as a college graduate,
travei-trimmed and society polished
can be-. -Four years. experience and
good grade in the quizzes are the
two requirements.
State House Bill In Good Shape
Representative John Sullivan OF
Polk county believes that the pros
poets for obtaining an appropriation
for enlarged and improved state
house grounds are brighter than they
ever have been and that something
will be done along this line before
the legislature adjourns.
THE need of more room for the
capitol and for larger and more com
| modious grounds Is apparent to ev
cry member Of the legislature" said
Mr.. Sullivan. II find senti
ment in favor Of this improvement
not only among state house employ
es who realize how things are crowd
ed. but amongst those legislators who
live In the rural districts of the state
am certain that the appropriation,
committee will set aside a sum sufi
cient to start the work Of enlarge
ment and Improvement"
Dodds Bill Endorsed.
Representative Dodds' bill to pei
NIT the creation Of road improve
ment districts for the building of pei
manent crushed rock or gravel high
ways. was Endorsed by the house CON
mittee on roads. and will be reporte,
for passage. It provides for com
mission to appraise bsnefits and as
sess rs per cent Of the cost Of per
manent roads to property owner,
within the district. The remaining
twenty-five per cent is to be pait
from the county road fund, which
may be recruited from 2-mill levy.
Hunter Bill Passed.
The Hunter bill 70 permit the cit!
of Des Monies to levy a tax for thu
maintenance OF Woodland cemetery
was passed out BY the judiciary com
nittee of the house. It applies to al
cities In Iowa.
Another bill By. Mr.. Hunter tina
has received favorable action at tn,
hands OF the committee on ways an,
means requires banks to pay two pc
cent interest on the average dali,
balance of county accounts.
Ask Passage Of Bill.
1 Travelling men over the state ar,
i demanding the passage Of the Bruc
bill prohibiting the drinking of lie
uors on trains. The knights of tn
6rlp ASSERT LudI DRUNKENNESS Oftel
seen on trains is disgraceful.
Denounce Sunday Closing.
1 Those who are opposing the Sun
day closing act have met with uu
expected re-jnforcements. The Sc,
4 enth Day Advents at Burlington ar
out denouncing the bill and maintain
ing that the civil government has n
right to draft laws governing tn
teachings of the Bible
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State OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDo,l =.
LUCAS OUNTY.
Frank j cheney makes oath that he II senio
oartner Of the firm Of F. j. Cheney & co.. aoin
business III the City OF Toledo County an
State aforesaid and thai said firm will pay til
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for eac
and every Case of CatArrh that cannot be cure
by the use Of Hall's Catarrh cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
sworn to before me and subscribed In NJ
presence. this 9th day Of December. A. u. 1881
A. W. GLEASON,
(SEAL.l NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Cstarrh Cure Is taken internally, an
acts directly on the blood and mucous surface
Of the system. Send for testimonials free.
F.J.CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 76c.
Take Halls Family Pills for Constipation.
EARLY RISERS