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The Washington times., 1912-09-05
LONGWORTHNOT TO
TAKE THE STUMP IN
!. HIS own DISTRICT
Between Father-in-law, Wife,
And Two Opponents,
Mick" Is in Hot Water.

Congressman Mick Longworth Of
Ohio has made up his mind to keep off
the stump in his district and not try
to induce the voters to re-elect him by
making a rousing series of campaign
speeches. The word went around
Washington today that the Cincinnati
member, who is up at Beverly Beach,
has concluded to lie low and let the
troubled political currents take their
course.
The friends of Mr.. Longworth here
say he is in about the most embarrass-
Ing position politically a man can be.
In the first place. Mrs. Alice Roosevelt
Longworth is an ardent supporter of the
Bull Moose ticket She wants Mick
elected. but she wants her father to get
the Presidency. Her influence is cast
in the direction of keeping her hus-
band at the seashore. A third party
candidate has come out against Mr..
Longworth. and this makes his situa-
ton difficult. Besides, the Democratic
candidate is said to be an active citizen
and a ready campaigner.
Under the circumstances. Nick" Will
watch what the wild waves are saying
A rumor Is going the rounds that he
may be given the ambassadorship to
London II beaten, but no foundation foi
the report can be discovered here.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
PROGRESSIVES HERE
TO GREET COLONEL
Roosevelt Will Probably Be Given
Big Reception When He
Comes To Testify.

When Theodore Roosevelt comes to
Washington In response to the call Of
the Penrose resolution and the investi-
eating committee. of which Senator
Clapp Is chairman. the District Progress
sives will probably arrange public re-
ception which may take on the appear
ance of an enthusiastic ratification.
Convention Hall may be used for the
reception.
The details of this, as we'll as the
question OF where permanent head
quarters shall be opened, will wait upon
the, return OF National Committeeman
Frank Hogan, next Monday. He Is
now in New York.
James Joseph Dillon, of the District
Progressive central committee, left for
Syracuse, N. Y. yesterday, where he
will attend the Progressive convention
today. He stopped in New York on his
way to Syracuse.
A meeting of Maryland Progressives
will be held at Seat Pleasant. Md. with
i'm the next ten days. and representa-
tives of the District organization will
attend. A schedule of meetings In
Maryland will probably be arranged
thereafter.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
LITTLE CHANGE In
VERMONT SITUATION
Republicans Will Have So Majority
On Joint Ballot In
Legislature.

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. VT,
Sept. 5-Republican leaders today de-
clared their estimates of a Republican
majority of sixty-three on the joint bal
lot in the legislature, made necessary
by their failure to secure a majority at
the State election for Fletcher for gov
ernor, will not be changed by additional
returns 1t will be several days before
the exact makeup of the legislature
will be known.
In Montpelier the situation is 50
tangled that the Representative fight
has been put over for ten days. The
iine up Of the legislature will be prac-
senate-Repubiican s; Fusion, L.
House--Republican. 167; Democrats, a6;
Progressives, "a. Republican majority
on Joint ballot, So.
The total vote for the State for all
Ave gubernatorial candidates was as
follows:
Allen NJ. Fletcher. Republican, 8.2Ss;
Harland b. Howe, Democrat, D,S5o: The
Rev. Frazer Metzger, Progressive. b,-
800: Clement F. Smith, Prohibition,
1.44s; Fred w. suiter. Socialist, L,1s1.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
PROGRESSIVE PARTY
FORMALLY FORMED
IN NEW YORK STATE
Hymns And Other Songs
Help Inspiring Sight
At Syracuse.

CONVENTION HALL, SYRACUSE,
N Y. Sept. 5.-The Progressive party
in New York was launched today in a
State convention that In many respects
took on the appearance of a religious
review. For the first time, also, in the
history of the State, women particiL
pated In a purely political movement
as delegates. More than 150 earnest
women, the majority young and de-
cidedly energetic, entered into the spirit
Of the movement. and their presence
seemed to inspire the men delegates.
To the stirring strains of Coward,
Christian Soldier" interspersed with
''There'sll Be a Hot Time in the Old
Town Tonight" the delegates got down
to business and perfected a temporary
organization.
The keynote was sounded by former
Senator Frederick NJ. Davenport, of
Oneida county. He declared that New
York State was ruled absolutely by a
bipartisan" machine, and held Will
lam Barnes. jr., the Republican leader,
and Charles f. Murphy, Of Tammany
Hall, responsible.
State Chairman Hitchkiss and all of
the other officers of the convention also
took this position In their speeches and
| all did their best to follow the tele-
graphic orders of Colonel Roosevelt to
Justify the existence of the new party
by putting a punch into everything"
There were fewer spectators than
| had been expected and the officials
ascribed this fact to the rule which
, limited admission to the nail to per-
sons holding tickets. Hitchkiss finally
| ordered the men at the doors to admit
| all comers, but the seats reserved for
the spectators were mostly empty
All that was done at the opening
chairman's address. The makeup OF
| the tSatS ticket was still very much in
| doubt, but It was generally believed that
| former tSate Superintendent of lnsur-
ance H!tchkiss Would finally consent to
| make the race for governor. Nomina-
tions, however, will not be made until
| tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
Iowa Progressives
Put Whole State
Ticket in Field

DES MONIES. Sept. 5.--with John
l.. Stevens, of Boone. as their nomi-
nee fer governor, Iowa PragressiVes
in convention put third party state
aicket in the field. after overcoming
opposition to the plan by vote or
nearly five to one. Mr.. Stevens was
named by acc]amatio just as Col
enel Roosevelt was entering.
The speech of Colonel Roosevelt in
terruptcd the state ticket nomina-
tions, but after he left the following
were named: Lieutenant governor,
w. s. Bemis. of Spencer; auditor. c..
F. Meyers, E.lkader: treasurer, N. F.
Nelson, Lucas: secretary of state. H.
A. Morey, waverly, and railway COM
missioner. j. H. stevens, of Mason
City.
The platform indorses that of the
national convention, asserts the be-
lief in popular rule and declares that
party is here to
stay"
These Congressional candidates were
nominated by caucuses: Second dis
trict, Herman K. Zeuch, Davenport;
Third district, r. e. Leach, Indepen-
dence; Sixth, J. H Patton, Grinnell;
Seventh, George G. White,- Nevada
Eighth, l.. w. Laughlin, Mt. Ayr.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
Missouri Progressives
Name Ticket; Resent
Overture for Fusion

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 5.-The Missouri State
Progressive convention yesterday nomi-
mated a full State ticket. headed by
Judge Albert D. Nortoni. of the St.
Louis court Of appeals. A debate was
brought about by a telephone statement
of Gov. Herbert S. Hadley to Progress
sive State Chairman L. A. Ellis. In
which the governor said tow or three
Republican candidates had told him
they would withdraw from that ticket
should the Republican State central
committee demand thev adhere to the
supporting of the entire Republican
State ticket
This statement was regarded as an
effort by Governor Hadley to bring
about a fusion between the two parties
on these nominations. and this was bit
terly resented by practically all of the
delegates.
Besides Judge Nortoni. other nominees
are: Lieutenant governor, J. NJ. Burrus,
Kansas City,. secretary Of State. Fred
erick w. Neidermeyer, Columbus; attor-
ney general. A. NJ. Hyde, Princeton
State treasurer, John Ball, Joplin.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
Depew to Testify
Before Committee
On Hartman Fund

Former Senator Chauncey M. Depew
of New York will be one of the wit
nesses before the Clapp subcommittee
of the Senate which is investigating
campaign contributions. Senator Depew
is now in Europe, but will return to
this country at once. He will tell what
he knows about the Hartman contribu-
tion.~ being one Of the parties who is
supposed to have made UP the Harrl-
man fund for the 1904 Republican cam
paign.
Senator Clapp is in correspondence
with large numbers of prospective wit
nesses. Every day new ones are called
to his attention. The list OF witnesses
will be so long that Senator Clspp does
not expect to finish the inquiry before
the election.
The subcommittee has power to en-
ploy an attorney, but no steps have
thus far been taken IN that direction.
Senator Clapp Is not disposed to have
one. Under the resolution parties to
the investigation have the right. with
the sanction Of the committee, to have
an attorney. and II any Of them elect
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
LETTER
TO SENATOR CLAPP
IS LOST IN MAILS
Missed Connection With Sen
ator in Vermont and Has
Not Caught Him Yet.

What has become of Colonel Roose-
velt's letter to Senator Clapp, which
was given to the public several days
ago, and contained a lengthy defense
against the Penrose-Archbold charges,
as well as scathing attack on those
two individuals?
The letter has apparently got lost In
the mails and Is travelling about the
country. 1t has not yet been received
at Senator Clapp's office. Senator
Clapp. when at his office yesterday,
had not received 1t! and inquiry at the
office today disclosed 1t was still miss
ing.
The letter was sent to Senator Clspp
In Vermont. 1t just missed connecting
with him there. Presumably II is still
chasing about the State of Vermont
after him.
The matter Is not serious, as there are
plenty of copies available to put into
the record Of the subcommittee.
Senator Clapp spoke last night In
Baltimore Later he returned here. and
early this morning he left for further
campaigning in Maryland.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
Democratic Club
Will Meet Tonight

The Young Mems Democratic Club Of
the District of Columbia, will meet to-
night at Old Masonic Hall to begin the
work Of campaigning for Wilson and
Marshall. The call for the meeting is
signed by ]. Fred Kelley and J. L..
Skidmore.
Democrats are generally manifesting
interest in this meeting because ke:-
ley's purposes are not known exactly.
of the Democratic central committee
and has refused to give them UP. II
he should proceed to use them in fur
thering the organization of which he is
leader he might give some of the other
factions a few uncomfortable moments.
This club has been organized since
1884 Th" meeting called for tonight is
its first active move this Tcar.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05

welt is concerned, the full ignoramus
CARDS you as the ignoramus vote, and
he regards the politicians as the in
telligent people. And 1t is just as Mr..
Mckinley, Mr.. Taft's manager, said
when we carried Maryland, that oh,
well, of course we carried Maryland, be-
cause the rabble was with U.S. You are
the 'rabble.' Appearing to one party
the rabble' and appearing to the other
the ignoramus vote Now. what they
mean by that, what Mr.. Blakesley
means, what Mr. Mckinley means, what
the bosses of both parties mean, Is that
they are afraid of you. The reason
they were against me was because they
thought 1 represented the movement to
give you the power over your own Gov
ernment, which / did. And they were
against me because they did not wish
to see the people themselves control
their own Government"
The Washington times., 1912-09-05

to do so this will add to the interest
OF the investigation.
To Ask for Hearst Letters.
One of the interesting phases of the
case relates to the Standard OIL letters
which William r. Hearst has in his
possession. Hearst will be asked to
turn these over to the committee. 1nas-
much as he is supposed to have paid a
good round sum for them, he may be
unwilling to do so until he has had
chance to publish all Of them. Many
of the letters have been published, but
others still unpublished are in possess
sion of the Hearst publications.
called on Arthur Brisbane, Mr.. Hearst 8
representative, to supply the originals
of the letters. Senator Kenyon at the
time contemplated introducing a reso-
lation for the Investigation Of Senator
matter to Mr.. Hearst. 1t Is understood,
however, that Mr.. Hearst is not averse
to doing what he can to stir up the
inquiry and that he will supply the
originals OF at least part of the
letters,
May Investigate" Penrose.
1t is generally taken for granted here
that as a sequence to the Investigation
by the Clapp subcommittee resolution
for the investigation Of Senator Penrose
will be introduced in the Senate early
the coming session.
Senator La Toilette has given the
Senate subcommittee an itemized ac-
count Of his expenditures and contribu-
tions in the campaign. Having done
this, Senator La Toilette will insist on
other candidates or their managers do
ing likewise.
While the exact time Of the appear
ance of Colonel Roosevelt Is not fixed
II Is supposed that II will be as soon
after september 80 as II can be ar.
colonel. October 2 or 3 are dates sug.
gested. but these are tentative.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
To Name u. S. Senator.

GREAT FALLS. Mont. Sept 5.-Re-
publicans of Montana are assembled in
Safe convention here today to select
candidates for United States Senator
and Representatives in Congress and a
complete ticket of State officers to be
voted for at the November election. 1t
is the first time in the history of the
States that the choice of a Candidate
for United States Senator has been
made in convention.
The Washington times., 1912-09-05
Fire in Garage.

AS the result Of a fire in the small
private garage of George C. Boarman.
in the rear of 1015 NJ street northwest,
yesterday, one coat, belonging TO the
colored chauffeur, ]. F. Lloyd, was lost
but the machine, valued at S2,nc0 was
saved. The fire started on the first
floor and the loss was estimated at
STE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-12
sCHLEY:

L. v. Svestka has visitor. q gen.
tleman from Austria, Hungary. who
came to America recently but intends
to make it his permanent home.
C. A Fosse commenced filling his
ice house this week giving employment :y.;s ut
be Of excellent quality. Emmett Glass
of West Vernon is in Schley helping
with the ice hauling.
Lewis Derr and wife of St. Cloud,
Mimi, IS in town visiting relatives.
They arrived Saturday last and intend
to stay for sometime.
There was card party at Mrs. l..
Malek's home recently. All present re-
ported finely spent evening.
Chas. Malek and Frank Dvorak were
enroute to play for dance south of
Schley Sunday evening, but owing to
the drifted roads and darkness lost the
road and were soon lodged in a large
drift which tipped their sleigh over
breaking an instrument, so they were
compelled to give up the project.
Our mail man MIR. Harris failed to
make the route Thursday last week,
but the patrons should not criticize
him unjustly, for we know of many
mail carriers who did not venture from
their towns all last week. Instead of
criticizing we prefer to say that we
have an exceptionally good mail car.
rier, whose work should be appreciated
better by breaking the roads, shovel
ing snow where it is needed and doing
other work that would make his daily
task easier.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-12
ALBION.

The first of the year of 1912 has GER
tainly been a rrcord breaker for con.
tinued cold weather.
The public is1hereby notified to be-
gin counting their teeth, eggs, chick
ems, ETC., and avoid the rush, as some
of the assessors have started out.
Glad to note that Mrs. Otto Stevens
is quite improved, at this writing, since
her recent illness
Miss Eva Wentworth of Rldgeway
is spending few days at the N. G..
Peckham heme
Sorry to note that Mrs. w. p. Clark
has been under the Doctors care the
past few days.
Rev. Felter, of Fayette, delivered an
excellent sermon at Albion last Sunday
and will occupy the pulpit again one
week from next Sunday, January 2lst.
No preaching service next Sunday, but
Sunday School as usual.
Miss Laura Becker expects to return
to her work at Westbourne, Canada,
this Friday. The best wishes of her
many friends go with her.
The Peter DeGraves household is en-
pertaining relatives from Fit. Atkinson.
Tommie Hayes passed away Friday
at Iowa City, after lingering illness.
The remains were brought to Cresco
Monday, and interment was in the local
cemetery near Granger. The sympathy
of the entire community goes out to
the bereaved family.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-12
OBITUARY.

Charles F. Miller was born in Dear
born county, Indiana, in the month of
January, 1855, and moved with his par
ents to farm in Winneshiek county,
Iowa, in the spring Of 1857, where he
grew to manhood. At his majority he
engaged in business in Cresco, which
he pursued for quite a number of years.
He was married to Miss Alice
O'Brien on May, 18th, 1893; one son
was born to them.
About ten years ago, after dlsposing
Of his interest in the hardware firm of
Miller & Weber, he with his family
lived for several years at Austin,
MINI.
A short time since he went to Ark
ansas where he was preparing a home
on farm. He died at Hazen, Prairie
county, Ark ansas, Jan. 4th, 1912, at
the age of 81 years.
Those who mourn his death are his
wife and son Lloyd of Cresco, a brother,
L. S. Miller, of Davenport, Washing
ton, J. j. Lowry of Cresco, half
brother, and Mrs. Elizabeth Alleman of
West Concord, Mimi, who is half
sister, besides large number of seia-
tives and friends.
The funeral was held at the 0, Brien
home in Cresco Monday afternoon,
Jan. 9Th, conducted by the Rev. j. c.
Schwab. The interment was made in
the Oak Lawn cemetery.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-12

Jim Andrus and his gallant crew
started out on last Tuesday morning to
press hay, but the weather being 80
cold, they had to quit and return home.
You can bet that the weather has to
be pretty fierce to make Jim and his
bunch give up.
If you are thinking of buying, SELL
ing or exchanging your farm for
smaller one or larger one, call in and
talk it over. possibly have just what
you want. GEO. H. OWENS,
offices opposite Court House over Mott
& Co.'S. Store. Phones: Residence,
295; Office, 256a.
Karl D. Fisk will be here Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. Is, 16
and II. This is his ssth visit to Cresco
and in that time he has fitted very
large number of people with glasses
and we have yet to hear of single
case where he has not been a complete
success. See him at the Strother
House.
Wanted-County managers and
special agents for unexcelled agency
proposition providing both large i'm
mediate returns and an income for life.
Only men of character, ability and
with the best of references need ap-
ply. Address Manager of Agencies,
4O4 Commercial National Bank Bldg,
Council Bluffs, Iowa.
For Sale-Fifty Duroc Jersey bred
gifts. These gifts are bred to few
No. / hogs that were bought at the
State fair. They are heavy boned with
great length of body combined. Many
of these gifts were weighed Dec. 10th,
1911, and weighed ESQ pounds each.
We furnish papers with every gilt sold.
Write, or better come and see them.
Phone Protivin line.
MRS. JOSEPH BOUSKA & Sons,
Route No. 2, Calmar, la.
| Mre. M. w. Drew returned to Cresco
Saturday after few days visit with
her sister, Mrs. T. II. Connor. -. Mrs.
Albert Miller was called to Charles
City last week on account of the se-
rious illness of her brother, c. E.
Knoke from pneumonia. :. Mrs. U. A.
Singer returned to Cresco yesterday.
after visit with home folks in Free
port. Her brother, o. F. Storla of
lnwood, Iowa, accompanied her for a
short visit in Cresco. before returning
home. DEBORAH Public Opinion.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-12
Dairy Commissioners Report.

The annual report just issued by the
State Dairy Commissioner s very
interesting to the dairymen of the
state in showing the growth Of the
dairying industry of the state. 1t
states that during the past year, fifteen
or more new creameries have started
and about ten that had been closed
have been reopened.
The amount of butter produced by
the creameries in the state for the year
ending July l, 1911, shows an increase
of 2, 1888, 684 pounds, which is a little
surprising when the extremely dry
summer and consequent general short
age of feed is taken into consideration,
and must be taken as an indication
that farmers and dairymen are, by
means of improved methods, getting
better results from their cows.
The report states that Al creameries
have begun the manufacture of ice
cream and report produ t of approxi-
mately $50, 200 gallons during the year,
The creamery report for Howard
County is as follows:
Number of creameries reporting, z;
Pounds of milk received, 2, 739, SAG;
Pounds of cream received, 5,542, 1856;
Pounds of butter manufactured, H.
45l, I'll;
Pounds sold to patrons, So, 493;
Pounds sold in Iowa, 14,129.
Only nine cheese factories in the
state are reported and the product Of
these factories is but 224, 424 pounds,
showing a slight decrease during the
,,ocf vcar
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-12
High School Notes

| We have had no music In the dlgh
School since the Christmas holidays.
owing to the illness of Miss KratS, but
we are very glad she is able to be back
at work again.
The noise of the chairs has ceased
since rubber tips have been added.
Percy had habit,
OF tipping back his chair,
In every class he went to
1t didn't matter where.
Once when he tried to do it,
He landed on the floor,
And since that little episode,
He does it never more
A. M. Shirer representing Henry
Holt & Co.. publishers, visited our
High School Wednesday morning.
The economics class held repub-
lican and democratic convention last
Monday. The republicans nominated
Ex-President Roosevelt to act as Presi-
dent. The democrats nominated Wood
row Wilson to represent their party.
The girls Of Miss Pearson's advanced
arithmetic class intend to be teachers,
so she has decided to allow one of them
to conduct the class consisting of five
boys, while the remaining girls criti-
cze the manner of teaching. Miss
Pearson has reserved the right of CIV
ing dement's as her part of the work.
The chemistry class took their six
weeks test on Tuesday.
The Virgil class are now translating
thirty-five instead of thirty lines.
The U. S. history class are beginning
the study of the civil war. They will
soon take up the study Of civics.
On Monday Mr.. Nearpass posted a
list of semester ''exams" which re-
minds US of the flight of time. quite
an effort fer Bobby.)
Notice to the virgil class: ANY
construction you don't know the rule
for, is for the sake of metre.'
The judges for the coming debate
are: DR.. ]. w. Dickman, of Fayette;
Co. Supt. Roy Belknap, of West
Union; and Supt. Rienow, of Elkader.
The debaters are Reuben johnson,
Robert Daily and Martha Becker, of
Cresco; against Norman Bradish, Lii
lian Winter and Myron Downie of De-
corah.
Owing to lack of training or inability
in writing Mr.. Nearpass has decided to
have ten minute new writing period
once a week in the senior English
class. The best of the notes will be
used for publishing in the city papers.
This is the first installment of news
for the papers by the senior class.
| KARL KLAFFKE, Editor,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-01-12
Methodist Episcopal Church

AT the morning service the pastor
will give an address on 1.-The Sunday
School and Its Influence. The Sun
day School Institute will convene in
the church at 2:3O p. m. The program
for the afternoon and evening will be
found elsewhere in the paper. The
Epworth League will be led by tie
pastor, beginning promptly at 6:4t.
Pan to attend this young peoples se's
vice. There we're IS to this service
last Sunday evening, make it so next
time. We are looking for you, and ex-
tend cordial welcome to every one
who does not have regular church
home.