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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
"BLAcK HAND" BAND
HAS RULES OF MALTA
Ohio Organization Governed by Regu-
lations Of Pioneer Extortionists-
Many Branches Found.

Cincinnati, June 11.-Organized un-
the Malta, with pledge signed in
their own blood, the members of the
BLACK Hand" society unearthed in
Ohio, were sworn to commit any
crime to gain their ends.
1t is now known that the Ohio
BLACK Hand" or the Society of the
Banana as its members style them
selves. had a branch in Pittsburg, Pa.
and one in Chicago, and line that
extended to South Dakota. Regular
meetings were held and the money OBJ
tanned by extortion was distributed to
various divisions in this country and
sent to relatives in Italy for safe
keeping.
I'VE have found what l believe to
be certain proof that the Black Hand"
outrages, at least in the middle west
including Pittsburg, Cincinnati. Cleve-
land. Chicago, Columbus and other
cities, were committed by well-or-
ganiZed society with grips and pass
words, and that they are not simply
sporadic cases of individual extortion,"
said Chief Post-Ofice Inspector
Holmes.
I'VE have letters Of the same hand
writing and on the same watered pa
per, with BLACK Hand" emblems
made with the same photographic
style that were sent to victims in Gin
cinnati and Columbus from the BLACK
Hand" members.
I'VE have absolute evidence that a
division meeting of the BLACK Hand"
was held at Bellefontaine, o., few
weeks ago. and Immediately there
after the members of the gang, who
had voted on the division of the spoils
sent $4,000 in postal money orders to
Italy from the post offices at Marion,
O. 1t was plain that these men were
so well organized that they meet and
vote on the division of their proceeds
of extortion. on somewhat of bust
ness basis.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
BLOW TO WATERWAY
ENGINEERS DECLARE 14-FooT
CHANNEL WOULD BE TOO
COSTLY.
THE PRICE is s12s,ooo,ooo
Board Reports to Congress That Year
Iy Amount Necessary for Mainten-
ance Would Be ,ooo,ooo-Plan
Nine-Foot Project.

Washington, June 1.-THE pro-
posed 14-foot deep waterway project
from st. Louis to the gulf received a
blow when the board of engineers re-
ported to congress that such wa
terway is not desirable The water
way would cost SIPS, 100000 for con-
struction and $6,OOO,OOO annually for
maintenance, the engineers say.
The report was based on survey
of the Mississippi river by special
board of engineers, created by act of
congress. The conclusions reached by
both the special board and the regu-
lar board of engineers are practically
the same.
Based on Board Findings.
The report of the regular board
that it is not desirable to construct
a navigable channel Ia feet deep from
st. Louis or from Chicago to the
mouth of the Mississippi was based on
the conclusion of the special board
that only commerce originating from
sources that do not at present ship by
river would justify the great cost
of 14-foot waterway.
1t is claimed that the present de-
mands of commerce between st. Louis
and the gulf will be adequately met
by an eight-foot channel from st.
Louis to the mouth of the Ohio, and
channel of not less than nine feet
in depth below the mouth of the Ohio.
The boards belief is that an eight
foot channel from Chicago to ST. Louis
corresponding with the present eight
foot project from st. Louis to Cairo,
is the least that would adequately
meet the demands of commerce.
Cost Is Too High.
1t adds that such a waterway would
be desirable provided it's cost is rea-
sonable. Present and prospective de-
mands of commerce between Chicago
ana the gulf would be adequately
served, the board reports, by a
through nine-foot channel to the gulf.
Estimates for these channels have
not been completed, but are promised
to congress by next December. Gen.
Marshall, chief of engineers, informed
congress in transmitting the report,
that he could not state definitely
whether either of these channels was
desirable until after accurate esti-
mates were made.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
Rheumatic
aims


MY mother is a great suf-
ferer from rheumatism, and DR..
Miles Anti Pain Pills is the only
remedy that relieves her."
MRS. G.. DAVENPORT,
Royce6eld, N. j.
The pains of rheumatism are
almost invariably relieved with
DIR. Miles Anti-Pain Pills. They
also overcome that nervous irri-
tation which prevents sleep be-
cause they soothe the nerves. To
chronic suffers they are invalu-
able. When taken as directed,
they relieve the distress and
save the weakening influence Of
pain, which SO frequently pros
trates. Many sufferers use them
whenever occasion requires with
the greatest satisfaction, why
not you? They do not derange
the stomach nor create habit.
Why not try them? Get pack
age from your druggist. Take it
according to directions, and if
1t does not benefit he will return
your money.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
WILL RESCUE EXPLORER COOK
Arctic Adventurer to Be Relieved by
Expedition Now Being Planned
by Americans.

New York, June 11.-Announce-
ment has been made by the Arctic
Club of America that arrangements
have been completed for an expedi-
ton to go to the relief of DR.. A. Cook,
the explorer, who has been in the
arctic region more than two years. DR..
Cook had planned to return home in
September, 1908, but he has not been
heard from since March II, 1908. At
that time he was 40 miles north of
Cape Thomas Hubbard on the Polar
sea.
The Arctic club last year sent to
the American consul at Dundee an Of
fer of $1,000 reward to any whaler
that brought news of DR.. Cook, but all
the whalers mad departed for the
north before the offer reached Dundee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
Mrs. ]. Morgan.

Health is valuable asset for rich or
poor. Mrs. j. Morgan of Neosha Falls,
Kan, says she would not take $500 to
go back to where she was before TAX
ing DIR. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She
suffered from chronic Indigestion for
fifteen years and last winter she
thought she would surely die, but she
took this great herb laxative compound
and was cured. y is absolutely guar
anteed to do what is claimed, and if
you want to try it before buying, send
your address for a free sample bottle to
Pepsin Syrup Co.. ll9 Caldwell Bldg,
Monticello, III. 1t is sold by all drug
gists at SOC and ST. 90 bottle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
ROB HEGEWIsCH PosToFFICE.
Bandits Secure Only $ao-Posses from
Chicago and Hammond in
Pursuit.

Chicago, June 11.-Police of Chi
cago and Hammond and United States
postoffice inspectors joined in an ex-
citing chase after two robbers who
at 2 a. m. broke into the Hege-
wish postoftice and fled after ran
sacking it and blowing open the safe.
Armed with rifles and revolvers, in
patrol wagons and other vehicles, the
searchers divided into several parties
and secured the swamps and woods in
the vicinity of Hegewisch and Ham
mond. The robbers secured only $50.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
STEM TORRENT IN CANAL.
Engineering Problem of Magnitude in
Wrecked Locks at Cana
dian 500.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. June IL
After a night of hard work the en-
ployes of the Canadian ship canal
here succeeded in partially shutting
off the torrent of water which has
been roaring through the canal since
the lock gates were torn out by the
steamer Perry g. Walker. The pres
sure against the dam is now SO great
that the forcing of those four remain
ing wickets down.
The steamer Assinaboia put into De-
tour and spent the night. The Perry
G. Walker was not 80 badly injured as
drst reported.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
STEAMER SINKS; FIFTY RESCUED.
Explosion in Engine Rooms ImperIIs
Lives of Young Women.

Philadelphia. June l4.-Happy in an.
tfcipauon of jolly days outing in
honor OF their class reunion, nearly
half hundred former high school
girls and a number of other persona
on board the sman steiner Shear.
water In the Delaware river. we're
plunged into the widest excitement
and fear when the vessels cargo shift
ed. causing her to settle In the water.
The accident occurred off this city.
and the Philadelphia fire boat Ash
bridge went to the rescue, taking all
the passengers off the disabled steam.
er without injury to any one. The
vessel sank later
The ShearWater was backing out
from wharf at Arch street for trip
to up-river Jersey points when the car
go became displaced by humping
against the wharf. causing the vessel
to list. The young women became
panic-stricken and rushed for life-pre-
servers. To add to the excitement
two carboys of acid broke. the fluid
running down into the engine room,
forcing the engineer to leave his post
without shutting OF the steam. and
leaving the steamer helpless
Panic Aboard Grounded Steamer.
Ashtahnla. o.. June l4-Passenger
steamer Arundel. carrying 200 excur-
sionists to Fort Stanley, Canada. from
Ashtabula hartor. went aground at
Amboy. ten miles east of Ashtabula
at midnight on the return trip. The
passengers were rescued by the crew
with small boats Women tainted, but
no one was hurt. Many missed the
trolley cars ind slept in barns and
fence corners all night. The boat ia
barely damaged. Tugs are working
on 1t today.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

to prison, Rice swallowed carbolie
acid and died in his cell at the centra.
police station shortly afterward.
Rice must have been demented, foi
before starting on his murderous ex
cursion he told his wife, whom he had
recently married, to go back to the old
country, for she would never see him
again.
Mother Gray. Sweet Powder for Children
Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, move and regu-
late the Bowels and Destroy Worms.
Over 10000 testimonials. They New
Err FAIL. At all Druggists, 25c. Sam
pie FREE Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
LIE Roy, N. Y. 82W4
In Pinch. use ALIENS FOOT-EAsE.
A powder to shake into your shoes.
1t cures hot, tired, aching, swollen,
sweating feet and makes walking easy.
Takes the sting out of eorns and bum
ions. All druggists rs cts. Don't ac-
Icept any substitute, 82w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
Women Who Are Envied.

Those attractive women who are love-
ly in face, form and temper are the
envy of many, who might be like
them. A weak, sickly women will be
nervous and irritable. Constipation or
Kidney poisons show in pimples, blotch-
es, skin eruptions and a wretched COM
plexion. For all such, Electric Bitters
work wonders. They regulate Stom-
ach, Liver and Kidneys, purify the blood |;
give strong nerves, bright eyes, pure
breath, smooth, velvety skin, lovely
complexion. Many charming women
own their, health and beauty to them.
Soc at P. A. Clemmer's. F.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

tree of the same troop, who fired a bull
let through his body near the heart,
after attempting wholesale murder.
He is in the guard house awaiting re-
covery. when he will be tried by mill
tary court-martial and punished prob
ably hanged. for Captain Raymond is
not expected to live.
Crabtree joined the Second cavalry
after an enlistment in the marine
corps some fourteen mouths ago. Sat
urday night he overstayed his pass to
go to town and at noon he was or
dered to appear before the captain in
the company orderly's room at Fort
Des Moines. He made an explanation
of his absence which satisfied Captain
Raymond and was told to leave.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18


the officers strength, Crabtree slowly
pulled the weapon down until it was
level with the officers ACE and pulled
the trigger. The bullet. entering the
chin, lodged in the spinal cord.
Firing again at the sergeant. Crab
tree hit Corporal Such in the arm.
causing painful wound.
Captain Taken to Hospital
Captain Raymond was at once taken
to the post hospital, where his wounds
were dressed.
Captain Raymond is graduate of
the class of 1897 of the United States
military academy at West Point. He
has served at various army posts and
iii the Philippines.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
WITH PISTOL
SHOOTS ALBERT TODD
Then Nose Rice Swallows Gar
boic Acid and Dies.

Crazed over his inability to pay a
debt of SIS to Albert Todd of the com
mission firm of Todd & Kraft of Des
Moines. Nose Rice, aged twenty-six,
went to the firms store and COM
menced shooting. One bullet hit Todd
in the arm, another in the leg and a
third just missed George Kraft. He
stuck his revolver in the face of p. P
Lamb, but the weapon refused to oper-
ate, and Lamb escaped.
While the police detail was racing
to him in an automobile to take him
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

Il will co." said Crabtree. "but
will get you first" and drawing 81
caliber revolver from his blouse, he
fired at the sergeant and missed. He
fired second time. the bullet passing
through Washburn's hand and lodging
in his jaw. Then Captain Raymond
grappled with the half crazed soldier
and, although strong man, was un-.
able to master him. Crabtree had his
revolver in his right hand and Ray
mond had hold of his wrist. Despite
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

- APTAIN JOHN C. RAYMOND,
commanding troop B, Second
" United States cavalry, lies par
alyzed, facing death, in hos
pital at Des Moines; First Sergeant
James H. Washburn of the same troop
has a shattered jaw and lacerated
hand from bullet, and Corporal Eli
jah Such is also in the hospital.
The half crazed cause of the tragedy
the second of its kind in many years
in the army-is Corporal Lisle Crab
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
ONLY IS, BUT HIGH SCHOOL GRAD

Miss Lyle schrader of ottumwa Has
the State Record as Graduate.
The friends of Miss Lyle Schrader
of Ottumwa claim she has the state
record as the youngest high school
graduate from any city school in the
state. Although but fifteen, she has
completed the prescribed course, mas
tered her Latin and English, German
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
REV. 0. A. NOREM
AT CONFERENCE.
Takes Leading Part in National
Norwegian Church.

Among the delegates from all over
America who were attending the ma
tional convention of the United Nor
wegian church in the Auditorium at
Des Moines the past week, none were
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

taking more prominent part than
Rev. o. A. Norem of Sioux City.
The convention had as it's principal
bone of contention the annual contest
between the older element, which
wants no modern changes in it's re-
ligion or its schools, and the younger
element, which wishes to have the
schools and seminaries of the order
placed on more modern footing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

Most cough cures and cold cures are
constipating, especially those that con-
tain opiates. Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup is free from all opiatcs
and it cures the cold by gently moving
the bowels and at the same time it
soothes irritation of the throat and lungs
and in that way stops the cough. 1t is
especially recommended for children,
as it tastes nearly as good as maple
sugar. We sell and recommend it. =
Edward T. Lomas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
RYAN Takes Roaers' Place.

New York. June 11.-7John d. Ryan
was elected president of the Anal
gamated Copper Company to succeed
the late Henry H. Rogers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
rst National Bar k

First National Bar k
To secure indep, ndence-prac-
tice simple economy-have a
bank account.
Economy and a bank account.
That sounds like success.
We want you to have a bank
account at this bank. and de-
post the results of your econ
omies to your credit, with u.s.
We pay 4 per cent. interest on
deposits.
S. A. CONVERSE,
President.
E. ]. Thomas. Cashier.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
Two iowa Men Slain.

Kadoka. s. D.. June l4.-The bodies
of two men. John Gooder of Rock Val
ley. la. and W. d. Toney of Sioux
City were found in well on the Nc.
Nally ranch. two miles north of here
and Michael Malone. who was in their
employ II under arrest suspected of
their murder.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18
EAsroN HEADS IOWA BANKERS

Waterloo Man Honored With Presi.
dency Of State Organization.
]. d. Easton, one of the best known
bankers of Waterloo, was elected pres
ident of the Iowa State Bankers asso-
citation at the annual meeting held
there.
The annual meeting was we'll at.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

and physics and all the other studies
and received her diploma
About the time most girls are leav-
ing the grades to enter the high
school, she has finished and is ready
for college. She will. however, take a
postgraduate course in the high school
the coming school year.
Miss Schrader is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred schrader of Locust
street.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

You who have occasional trouble
from Indigestion, such as sour stomach,
belching of gas, sour risings and weak
stomach, should not delay moment to
help the stomach digest the food for
all these little ailments, annoying both
to yourself and to others, are caused
simply by undigested food in the stom-
ach. Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indi-
gestion ENTHUSIASTICALLY will soon re-,
lieve you of all the simple stomach all
ments that you now have, but which
may be more serious later. Try Kodol
to-day and take it on our guarantee.
We know it will do what we say it will
do. 1t is sold by Edward 7, Tomas.
Dr, Miles Anti Pain pills relieve pain.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

tended, bankers being there from ev-
cry leading town in the state. The
bankers considered many things of
public interest, including the postal
savings banks, which majority of
them oppose as unnecessary and in
furious to the banking business as
now constituted.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

iowa. Grand Army OF the Republic.
Mrs. Marie L. Basham was elected
president.
Mrs. Basham is resident of High
land Park, Des Moines. and for years
has been noted for her work in the
organization, and her election comes
as reward for years of faithful ser
vice.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-06-18

DeWitts Little Early Risers, gentle,
easy, pleasant, small little liver pills.
Sold by Edward T. Tomas.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-03

Give us this day our daily scare" is the morning prayer of the stock market speculator.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-03

This summer weather has been carelessly dumped down upon the lap of February
Arizona republican., 1909-02-03
PHOENIX, ARIZONA, FEB. 3, 1909
WHAT MAJORITY?

The statement of President Hunt Of the council, yesterday in an inti- nation that while he was opposed to the abolition of such a useful of flee as that Of the public examiner; one which has saved many thousands of dollars to honest taxpayers within four years, he would bow to the will and wisdom of the majority, does not betray a grasp of the situation.
 There is in the statement an as sumption that the legislation was dictated by wisdom, when the pres ident and every member of the leg islature knows it was not All are aware too that the sacrifice of this useful office is not a concession to the majority of the voters of Arizona; not Q concession to a ma jority of the democrats of Arizona, for four out of every five democrats who are not professional and spite ful politicians regret that the dem ocratic members of the legislature have permitted themselves to be driven along this ruinous course.
 Nor is it a concession to a ma jority of the legislature; we believe, not to a majority of even the dem ocratic members of the legislature for at least eight of the democratic assemblymen believe that a mistake is being made. We are also sure that at least half of the democrats of the council feel the hsame way about it.
 What then, is this majority to whose will and wisdom the president bows? It is the iniquitous caucus consisting. it is true, of a majority, but controlled by the few.
 We suppose that some of the mem bers of the present legislature will be candidates for membership in sue ceeding legislatures. Candidates for reelection necessarily stand upon their record. Who of them would even now undertake to stand upon the record of the caucus?
 We may assume that some of the members now supporting destructive measures are honest. As candidates for reelection they may confess an honest error and claim that they have profited by experience.
 But what kind of a confession Is the candidate to make who against his judgment opposes the interests of the public.
 Would it not be better when the caucus and the people are arrayed against each other, to choose for the people?
Arizona republican., 1909-02-03
WHERE IT WILL HURT.

The protest of the railroad em- ployes of Prescott against the pro- posed legislation which some of the members of the council and assem- bly, are urging is entitled to some consideration. It is plainly shown by the protestants that laboring men would be the chief sufferers from any action of the legislature which would result in a hampering of the railroads. Against this there would be no apparent compensating bene- fit.
 The railway employees complain that they have endured enough already from the adverse railroad conditions of the last two years. Many of them have been thrown out of em- ployment and the wages of others have been reduced, so that the pay roll at Prescott alone has been cut down from $6O,OOO to $40,O0O a year.
 Who or what was responsible for IneSe CODQlllOnS IS or less IlD- ment than the fact that the condi- tions existed It must be apparent that they will net be improved by needless and profitless agitation. In nearly every part of the territory there is a great demand. almost i'm patient, for better railroad facilities. Cochise county wants them. So does the rich mining country along the Colorado river west of Wickenburg, and we are importuning the railroads to put us on a through line.
 One thing may be regarded as certain and that is that if there should be any legislative action which would make it necessary for the rail- roads to reduce the wages of their employees or lay any of them off, as the circulators of the protest fear, this territory could not reasonably expect an era of railroad construc- tion, extension or improvement to result from the same legislative ac- tion.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-03

this wiD~be done to perfection Thurs day evening
 Elder Jonah the anti bellum preach CT will be there to make patrons burst their sides with laughter. The jubilee singing and the plantation camp meet ing will be original enough to make ev- erybody grow twenty years younger.
 The street cars will be held for the play. Tickets may be obtained now for Thirty Years of Freedom" at the Elks theater or at BOehmers Pharmacy, Cor. Center and Washington Sts
Arizona republican., 1909-02-03

While we are on the subject we would like to know whether an ex-
Arizona republican., 1909-02-03

So, it's to be a lock canal after all.
Arizona republican., 1909-02-03

pert accountant would bring disgrace upon his profession by taking service under boards of supervisors at s a day A s5 expert for all practical purposes is worth less than five cents as the taxpayer will ultimately dis cover.