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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
VOLCANO COSTS
LIVES OF 300
ACCORDING TO FIRST MEAGRE
REPORTS FROM THE PHILIP.
PINE DISASTER.
MOUNT 1AAl BECOMES ACTIVE
Towns Within Twenty Miles DAM
aged by Mud and Stones.-Manila
Not Believed to BE In Danger,
But Alarm Is Felt.

Mduild, Jdu. O1.~AdAy uotlNS ~0AS
drowned in tidal wave that accom-
panied volcanic outbreak of Mount
Taal, according to reports received
by the local papers. All of the towns
within a radius of twenty miles were
more or less damaged by the shower
of mud and stones.
An American school teacher, who
has traversed the west shore Of Lake
Taal, telegraph that five small vii
lagos were destroyed by the tidal
wave and that not less than 800 per-
sons have been killed in that vicinity.
Many were burned in fires started by
molten masses.
The natives have abandoned their
village homes in the vicinity Of Lake
Taal and have sought refuge in the
surrounding hills. Mount Taal rises
in the center of Lake Taal, body of
water not more than fifteen miles in
circumference. It is thirty-four miles
from this city. from which dense
clouds of smoke rising from the craft
er are plainly visible. The observs-
tory authorities believe that Manila Is
in no danger, but there Is some alarm
among the natives, who recall the de.
struction caused by Mount Mayor,
the other volcano Of Luzon. in 1897.
So far, however, Mayor has shown no
threatening disturbance.
Investigators of the bureau Of
science report that with the first NO.
lent eruption Of Taal the volcanic
island appeared to sink five feet and
the waters of the lake, rising, swept
the shores mile inland, carrying
away the bamboo shacks and catching
a score of natives. Others living in
the vicinity had taken warning and
fled at the first rumblings Of the vol
cano The towns of Taal, Lomery
and Palisay appear to have suffered
most.
Mount Taal rises 1903 feet from
the center of Lake Taal. province Of
Batangas, Luzon. 1t is the second
volcano in Importance in Luzon and
has experienced eight violent disturb
ances preceding the present one since
1909. It has been more or less active
from time immemorial. Its most de-
structive eruptions occurred in 1740,
enormous destruction of property.
There were less serious outbreaks in
1903 and 1873 In 1869 Mount Mayor
was in eruption for two months, de-
stroying the towns Of Cagsauaa. and
Malinao. together with several vii
lagos. In 1914 it burst forth again.
destroying five towns. Another erup-
ton occurred in May, 1897, when 400
persons lost their lives. The latest
outbreak, less severe, was in March.
100.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
MUM BEFORE GRAND JURY.
DanviIIe City Attorney Refuses to An
sWer Questions.


Danville. ILL.,, Feb. 1.-The appear
ance of City Attorney Frank Jones
before the grand jury and his refusal
to answer questions concerning hfs
participation in recent elections wa,
the principal feature Of the investiga.
ton Of alleged trafilcing in votes. He
was twice taken before Judge Kim.
brough by Foreman woodward and the
court instructed him to answer all
questions put to him, but the city
attorney declared he had good legal
authority for refusing, and the matter
was postponed to give States Attor
ney Lewman time to look up the law.
Jones declared he was tired OF the
attempt to make him the scapegoai
of the investigation and would go be
fore the grand jury and give testi.
mony. backed by proof, that would
make certain parties squirm.
1t is stated that the question which
he refused to answer was:
did you ever purchase votes al
any elections held in this county?"
and it is believed that upon the abil
ity of Foreman woodward to compel
him to answer depends the continue.
tion of the investigation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fish and son
Charles entertained number of young
people Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wilson and fami-
ly and Mayme Rim called at Will
Woods Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Bouska and fami-
ly entertained relatives Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Schultz and
sons and Alfred and Cora Sebastian,
Mayme and James Miller, Bessie
Fleck, James Barnes, Mr.. Degrote
and daughters Louise and Lizzie and
son John, Lou Hanson and Ed Bouska
and Frank Slifka, spent Tuesday even
ing at Joe Burnickel's.
Mr.. amp Mrs. Peter Hanson and son
Sammie were entertained at Alfred
Gesell's Sunday.
Mrs. George Adams, of Mclntire,
made a business trip to Cresco, Friday,
and spent until Monday with home
folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Gesell and son
Elmer spent Wednesday noon at Peter
HanSon's.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
WEST VERNON.

George Mackenburg called on James
Barnes Sunday
Cora Sebastian and Mae O'Brien and
John Bird and Lou Hanson spent Sun
day at Frank Miller's.
Charley and Albert Schultz was seen
driving through this burg Sunday with
their new drivers. They were admired
by all.
Mrs. Herman Mackenburg is much
better at this writing
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollo Doolittle and son
Lawrence spent Sunday afternoon at
j. E. Doolittle's.
Mr. and Mrs Len Sebastian, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Bouska and Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Fish spent Monday evening at
Will Woods.
Loretta Glass and Jennie Clancy Of
Cresco departed Sunday morning for
Austin to attend school.
Leonard Jolly is spending few days
at his home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Peters and son
Frank and Mike Slifka. James Barnes,
Carl Jolly and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Coughlin and sons Willie and Edward
and daughter Susie were entertained
at Frank Miller's Friday evening.
Mike Slifka assisted Degroots saw
wood Friday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
PREFERENTIAL BILL
lund Of Hamilton County Submits
Compromise Measure
FIRST AND SECOND CHOICES
Number Of House Members Believe
the System Is Too Complicated
and It May Be Amended After
Colorado Law Plan.

Des Moines, Iowa Preferential
voting in primary elections is provid'
ed for in bill introduced in the
house by Representative Lund Of
Hamilton county. The measure pro-
vides for first and second choice by
the voters for all except township Of
ficers and delegates to county con.
ventions.
First and second choice are allow.
ed the voter on governor, lieutenant
governor, secretary OF state, treasur.
er of state, attorney general. United
States senator, representatives "A
congress and state senators. The bill
is similar to the Washington law now
in use in that state.
According to the provisions Of the
bill, if any candidate for an office
receives the majority OF the first
choice votes he is nominated for that
Office If no candidate is thus nomi-
mated, the name of the Que having
the least number of first choice votes
shall be dropped and the second
choice votes of his supporters shall
bs added to the votes OF the remain
ing candidates for whom they were
given. If no candidate then has a liza.
jority, the same process will be fol-
lowed out again and the operation
repeated until some candidate has a
majority or until only two candidates
remain. The one having the greatest
number of votes in such situation
shall be the candidate of his party fer
the Office.
Some members of the house are of
the opinion that the system present
ed by Representative Lund is too com
plicatd to be practical. Ike Colorado
plan of preferential voting gives the
voter three choices. If necessary, it
IL said that the special primary bill
now before the house will be amended
to provide the Colorado plan.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
POSSE SHOOTS FATHER AND SON.
Pitched Battle Results Fatally After
30-MiIe Chase in Texas.

Ell Paso, Feb. Surrounded by q
posse, after 30mile chase. Robert
Howe and his son were killed in a
pitched battle of several hours dura-
ton, near Sierra Blanca, about 100
miles southwest of here. A second
son, Guy Howe, q years old. was
wounded and captured when the posse
first overlook the Howes. The elder
Howe shot and killed Customs Guard
Thomas l.. O'Connor at Fort Hancock,
about Is miles east of here, when
O'Connor attempted to arrest him for
the killing of l. X. Mcclure, a special
agent of the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe railroad at Belen, N. NJ. JUS
tice of the Peace Hamley of Fort Han
cock also was shot when Howe made
his o,ape.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
ALBION.

Rev. Coughksy of Fayette conducted
church services at Albion Sunday, Sew.
Mitchell still being unable to be present
Quite number of neighbors and
friends of Mrs. c. A. Wells took her
by surprise" Tuesday evening, just
to remind her of her 5Oth birthday.
The change inTthe weather Wednes-
day reminds us that winter is still with
US.
J. w. Wells has been very pleasantly
entertaining the mumps the past week.
Lee McVety had the misfortune to
fall on the ice at school Tuesday, which
resulted in broken collar bone, but
under the care Of DR.. Plummer is doing
as we'll as can be expected.
Sorry to note that J. Chubbuck is
seriously i'll at this writing, threatened
with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs j. E. Wells visited at
the home of their son, c. A Tuesday.
Marian Wallace returned from her
Ridgeway visit Friday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
WEST NEW OREGON.

Joe Rink and lady friend took in
the dance at V. Kapler's.
Frank Baker and Annie Lickteie
were wel"ome callers at Barbara
Schneider's home.
A large crowd spent the evening in
dancing and card playing at Lewis
Malek's. They report splendid time. z
Frank Baker is the owner of fine
span OF drivers. Now for fast ride
Lee kapier was one of those who en-
tertained the crowd at Henry Schnei-
Henry Schneider gave party in
honor of Adolph German. All report
grand time.
Frrnk Rink went to Germania to buv
a carload of corn. Expect to feed
another carload of cattle.
Mr.. c.. Ahern made a call at Jake
Bakers last Monday.
Clara and Alfred Herold made a trim
to Dubuque last week.
Bert Mitchell is chore bow while
Frank Rink is absent.
Maggie Rink went to her sster-in-
laws to take course in dressmaking.
Eddie kapler lost his cap in the
storm last week. Finder please leave
with 'The Kid"
Miss Herich was pleasant caller at
Pete Schneider's home.
Henry Schneider arrived home ready
to meet all calls. THE KID.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
NORTH ALBION.

Phil. DeGrcve's visited at Charlie
Mandclko's, Sunday.
Din. McGee was a Granger caller,
Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bigalk spent
Sunday afternoon with Fred Bigalk.
John Bigalk was a Cresco business
caller, Monday.
Mrs. George Michel and Mrs. Philip
DeGreve arrived home from James
town, N. D., where they have been
visiting at Andrew Mickel's.
RoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Gust.
Miller, Jan. 3lst, a girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anil Keune spent Sun
day with John Bigaik's.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hill visited at
Joe Owens, Friday.
L. Myers is visiting with Otto Hal
veg for few weeks.
G. Batter visited with Joe Hayes,
Sunday.
VIM. Bigalk called at Joe Owens,
Monday morning.
George Volkman visited the Oakley
school, Tuesday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Mccurdy Will Try Again.

Key West, Feb. IL. A. D. Nc
Curdy intends to make another effort
to fly from Key West to Havana, &C.
cording to members of the life boat
crew which rescued him Monday when
he fell into the sea in his attempt
to fly to Havana. The aviator will
not attempt a flight from Havana to
Key West, however, il Is said, giving
as his reason that Key West has no
background to aid him in finding
course. while the Cuban mountains
can be seen while miles at sea aud
prove great help.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Would Stop Liquor Making.

A petition to the legislature asking
that legislative action be taken 10 pro-
hibit the manufacture in Iowa of al
coholic liquors for beverage purposes
was received in the house from citi-
zens Of Ringgold county. The petit
ton. which was presented by Repre-.
sentative Stephenson, was signed by
nifty citizens.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Want Commerce. Counsel.

Representative Cunningham, from
Buena Vista county, has introduced
bill! in the house, providing for the
establishment in Iowa of the office OF
commerce counsel. to be appointed by
the governor at a salary OF $4,000 per
year, the governors appointment to
be approved by vote of two-thirds OF
the members of the senate in exccu-
tive session.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
BANK GUARANTEE FUND.
CaEney, of Davis, Presents Bill te
Insure Depositors From
Loss.

Des Moines.-A new bill Great
ing depositors guarantee fund to in
sure depositors against loss when
banks become insolvent was present.
ed in the house by Representative
Dabney OF Davis county. According to
the provisions OF the bill, the fund
will be raised from levies on deposits
OF banks in Iowa and will protec all
depositors from possible loss at the
expense of the banking institutions.
One per cent of all the daily bank
deposits in the state will be assess
ed for the establishment and mainte'
nance of the fund. The power to
levy the tax is placed in the hands
OF the state auditor.
In the event that the fund becomes
depleted in any manner the auditor
is empowered to levy an assessment
of / per cent of the total deposits OF
the banks within the state to replen-
ish the depositors' guaranty.
Banks organized after the enact
ment of the bill will be assessed 3
per cent of their capital at the time
OF commencing business. This money
will be turned into the fund.
National banks may voluntarily
avail their depositors of the protec-
ton of the fund by paying the one
per cent assessment on the daily de-
posits. All banks that comply with
the regulations will be given certi1i'
Gates to be displayed in their places
of business. Those institutions that
do not comply with the law are liza
BILE to be closed by the order OF the
state auditor.
The measure provides that any OIL
Ger of bank found by the state aud
itor, or the bank examiner. to be dis
honest, reckless or incompetent, shall
be removed by the board of directors
of the bank upon written order from
the auditor of state.
After the insolvency of a bank. the
state auditor is empowered by the
provision of the bill to take charge OF
the books and papers OF the institu-
tiol and wind up the affairs. If he can
not settle with the depositors on the
amount of money at hand, the audi
tor shall be authorized to draw from
the guaranty fund. If the stockhold-
ers prove to the satisfaction of the
auditor that they can continue the
business of the solvent bank without
danger to the depositors, the auditor
may allow them to do so by issuing
written permission.
Votes for United States Senator.
The following shows the vote for
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
CreSco Market.
Three Methods Destroy Him.
Corrected twice a weekly

Duluth, Feb. Horace Weaver,
aged 80 years, who said that he for
merly resided in Cleveland, succeeded
in committing suicide at the Liberty
hotel after extraordinary efforts. He
first opened an artery in one of his
wrists, but apparently this was too
slow for him and he then cut his
throat. The knife was dull, and, the
result still being unsatisfactory, Weav-
er shot himself with a revolver. He
was still living and conscious when he
arrived at a hospital. but died soon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Cant. A. M. 1aber Is Dead.

Wakefield. Mass. Jan. 31.-Capt. A..
NJ. Taber, master whaler, poet and
scientist, is dead here at the age Of
sc years. He retired from the sea a
number of years ago and since that
time had devoted himself to writing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Raise Clerks Salaries.

The salary of clerks Of district
courts is raised by bill introduced
in the senate by Hunter OF Woodbury..
By the provisions Of the Hunter bill,
clerks of district courts in counties
from $4,000 to $1,000 population re.
ceive salary of $4,000, and in coun-
ties over $4,000, a salary Of $500.
In addition to this it is provided that
the clerks receive share of the pro-
bate fees, not to exceed $500 annual
w.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
LEGISLATIVE and Other News Notes.

Legislative anu Otrler VIEWS Nctes.
Five miles is the limit within which
Intoxicating liquors can be sold near
a college or university under the con-
troll of the state board OF education,
according to bills introduced in the
house by Kulp of Palo Alto and in
the senate by Van Law of Marshall.
That women OF Iowa may hold any
state office is the provision of bill
introduced in the senate by Dunno.
gan of Page. In the language OF the
proposed statute no person shall be
ineligible 10 any state office by rea-
son of seX,"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
DISASTROUS ERUPTIoNs FEARED
Activities Of Philippine Volcano Not
Diminishing, Says Astronomer.

Manila, Feb Father FIR. Alcue,
the astronomer in charge Of the oh.
servatory here, says that the erup.
tons of Mount Taal are not diminish.
ing and that there is strong posi-
bility of a ssill greater outbreak. The
observatory has recorded total OF
700 shocks. Military and civil re.
ports confirm the estimate of 400
deaths from the earthquake and erup
tons.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Ras New Spelling.

Simplified spelling in the State
Teachers college as adopted in the
recent annual catalogue OF the insti-
tuition will be opposed by the mem
bers OF the legislature. on the foor
of the house by prominent represen-
tatives.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Train Kills ASYLUM Inmate.

Faribault Jan. 30-John Baer an in
mate of the school for feeblemindef
was found de;td along the Rock Islar,
tracks four miles north OF here. In
juries about the body indicate he ha,
been run down by train.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
kipIinq's Father Dead.

New York, Jan. 31.-Cable dis
patches received in New York City
announce the death at Tilbury, Eng
land, of John Lockwood Kipling, faith
er of Rudyard Kipling. Mrs. Kipling
ST., died month ago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
honduran Rebels Give Up,

Washington, Jan. 2S.-Ramon Solo,
Honduran revolutionary leader, and
his principal followers, have given W
their movement against the govern
ment of President Davila and have
sought asylum in Sal, adol.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Holiday for Mail Clerks.

Lincoln's birthday anniversary, Feb.
-, may be set aside by the minis
tiers of Des Moines as day for max
ing plea for Sunday of rest for
the postal employees of Des Moines.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
St. Paul Firm Builds at $40

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Jan 30
Arrangements has closed for a $50
900 advertising specially manufactui
ing plant to be erected by Brown {
Bigelow, Of St. Paul, in Sault Ste
Marie, Ont.
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Teachers Pensions Are Provided.

A bill creating a pension fund for
retired public school teachers and
providing for board of trustees to
care for the fund was introduced by
Representative Ellis OF Jackson coun.
ty. The measure provides that a tax
of from one-fourth to one-tenth of a
mill shall be levied in each county
and devoted to the fund. The educa,
tional board of examiners will be in
charge OF the fund.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
State Fair Bill

Cunningham Of Buena vista intro
duced in the house bill providing
that the state fair board shall have
power to fix the salary of the secre-
tary of the state fair association and
the state agricultural board. The bill
is to meet the contingency which
arose when the board found it i'm
possible to increase the salary of
John Simpson in order to keep him.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Former Ev. President Dice

Kansas City, Jan. 2S-,Joseph "
Remnant, formerly president of the
Atchison, Topeka and Santa lie rail
road, and moro recently president oil
the Kansas City Niaduct & Terminal
company. died OF pneumonia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
PROTIVIN.

Mr.. Davenport of Cresco was WIS.,
itor in our town Wednesday of last
week.
Thomas Chyle was at Spillville
Wednesday where he assisted the Ko-
varik Piano Orchestra.
Joseph F. Soukup of near Ridgeway
was caller in our town Saturday.
Jim Kaderabek was at Spillville Sum
day afternoon.
Miss Albina Lukesh is at Spillville
this week working for Mrs. A. G. Fish
er.
A social dance is to be given in
Mikesh's hall on Monday FEB. 6, 1911.
Music will be furnished by the we'll
knownP. B. B. Harp Ochestra. Every
one invited to attend this dance and en-.
joy yourselves.
Henen Lukesh was at Cresco Monday.
Rev. r. Lakomy announced the mar
riage of Emil Polashek and Anna Novak
The wedding to take place here on
Tuesday Feb. IA.
John j. Klimesh was at Jackson Jet.
Tuesday.
Sunday evening, a crowd of young
people gathered at the F. j. Fencl home
The evening was spent in social way.
They all report most enjoyable time.
Bank inspector visited the Bohemian
Savings Bank here Tuesday.
Will Zahajcky and Frank Horky re-
turned home from Cedar Rapids Tues
day.
John Huinker of Fort Atkinson was
a caller in our town Tuesday.
T. M. Novak land Emil Polashek
made business trip to Cresco Tuesday
Frank ::Polansky was at Spillville
Tuesday.
A concertina dance was given in
Kalishek's hall last Tuesday; report
says everybody Satisfied.
Elvin Davis of Spillville was caller
in our town Wednesday of last week.
Don't forget the dance Monday Feb.
6, 1911. Come one and all and enjoy
yourselves.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03
Can't Hold Two Jobs.

An attempt will be made in the
house to prevent attorneys from EN-
ploying, as commissioners to take
testimony, any person employed in
their Office, any person who is relat.
ed to thegk or any person who is re-
lated to ot&employed by any party to
the suit in which testimony is to be
taken by commissioner.
A bill containing these provisions
was introduced in the house by Len
ecker of Pottawattamie. Such bill
will 60 long way toward preventing
the attorneys of one office from keep
ing any testimony taken by a com
missioner, in their office
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1911-02-03

Provide for County Normal Institutes
Every county superintendent will be
compelled TO hold an annual norma,
institute in his county if bill i'll.
troduced in the house by Harvey of