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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-18
CARD OF THANKs.

To all kind friends and neighbors- C., and the Children of Mary of St. Mary's parish, we desire to extend our sincere thanks for their kindness and sympathy in our sad bereaVem el1t in the loss of our beloved niece, Nellie c. Hennessey. We also desire to thank all for floral tributes sent
 Members of Deceased,s Family.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-11-18
Attention Members En,met Club.

All members of the Ennmet Club are requested to attend the annual commenoration of the execution of the Manchester Martyrs, in the club rooms, 1S9 State street, on Tuesday evening, November 19. 1912. There will be interesting addresses by local and out of town speakers followed. by 2 social session and lunch. A full at tendance is desired.
 WILLIAM CLIFFORD.
 a. President.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
At 80 MAN BUILDS SHIPS
Captain johnson Goes Daily From His
Baltimore Home to the Plant at
Sparrow's Point.

Wilmington, Del.-Capt Thomas
Johnson, now in his eighty-fourth
year. is experimenting the construc.
ton of two steel steamers for the Bal.
timore. Chesapeake & Atlantic Rail.
way company at Sparrow's Point, Md.
On June II he and his wife will cele-
brate the sixty-ffth anniversary of
their marriage. The anniversary will
be observed here for the reason that
they were married m this city. Mrs.
Johnson is in her eightieth year.
The captain goes to and from Spar
rows Point daily from his home in
Baltimore. He is the railroads su.
perintendent of construction.
Everybody in Delaware knows cap.
tain Tom" Born in "Brandywine Viii
lage," now within the limits of this
city, he was As years superintendent
of the shipyard of the old Harlan &
Hollingsworth company, now c9ntroll-
ed by Charles M. Schwab. He enter
ed the employ Of the concern in 1S49
rs laborer at $3.50 week. Twenty
years ago he retired as superintend-
ent because Of ill-health and bought
two farms in Northampton county,
Virginia. His health having been re-
gained without taking drop of med
lcine," he last winter re-entered the
shipbuilding industry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
Honest Advice 10
Copsunptiyes

Somehow there exists a vast amount Of
scepticism as to the possibility of curing
Consumption. We state none but facts,
ana are E sincere t. sha WITH He
others to do-take Eckman's Alternative
promptly. and faithfully. The reason we
should do this and warrant we have
for asking .I all con ms aI,d to take
recoveries, one Of which follows:-
1919 Susquehanna Ave-, Phila., Pa.
Gentlemen: For two years !! was at
hicted with hemorrhages Of the lungs,
the number totaled nearly one hundred d.
climate. as to remain would probably be
fatal. However, l remained, and in Feb
ruary of 1902, was taken with a severe
attack Of pneumonia: When l recovered
left with .. frightful hacking cough.
which no medicine ! had taken could allie
viate. 1t was at this tins March, 1902,
that learned of and started taking
Eckman's Alternative. In short time
well. Since that time I have had two
slight attacks of pneumonia and have
resorted to no other medicine to effect
cure.
feel that as long as can obtain Eek
mans Alternative. ! have no fear Of Con-
sumption. I cannot speak too highly for
the good 1t has done"
G tssnsa Ater MGwAR elective Sh Il Hlon
Lung Troubles. and in upbuilding the
system: Does not contain poisons opiates
or habit forming drugs. Ask for booklet
telling OF recoyeries; and write to Eckman
dence. For sale by all leading druggists
p. A. Clemmer, Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
What a High Tariff Wal, Does.

What High Tariff Wall Does.
Ten per cent OF the annual expendi-
lures of the American people repre-
sents the burden Of indirect taxation
through import duties.
The Republican protective tariff has
been responsible for at least one-tenth
of the increased cost of living since
1896.
The tariff tax per family averages
&120 year.
OF this $3.50. SIG reaches the United
States treasury and about $104 goes
to the beneficiaries of the tarif-the
manufacturers largely, whose profits
the Republican party undertakes to in
sure by preventing competition from
abroad.
The Democratic tariff bills passed by
the house would have saved the con.
sumner $740,O000O0 in a year, and the
saving would be s1,90O,00e,O00 II all
the tariff schedules were written "for
revenue only" instead of for the "pro-
lection" of the favored few.
Here are presented concrete exam.
pies of the higher cost of living due to
tho tariff. which was written so high
in the Payne-Aldrich laJ that competi-
ton from abroad is improbable and
impossible. The American manufac-
turer, therefore, is permitted to boost
his prices up to what his goods could
be imported for, plus the American
duty.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
PREDICT DOOM TO SOCIETY
Time Coming When All Will Be
Under the Influence of Ether
or Morphia.

Rome.-A posthumous work by
Cesare Lombroso has just been dis
covered in Italy. The subject is State
of Society in the Next Century"
AS usual, he takes very pessimis-
tic view and especially of the inhabi-
tants of the United States, who, he de-
clares to be all suffering from neu-
rasthenia. He calculates that mad
ness increases in the States with
three times the rapidity of the in
crease of population, and that this
malady will increase for divers rea-
Bons.
He considers that the human brain
will become larger, but that the abuse
of alcohol will become worse and that
this in turn will be abandoned for
stimulants Of greater power. He pre-
diets a time when all will be under
the influence of ether or morphia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
Chain Predicts Wilson's Election.

Marshalltown, la. Oct. 4.-Declaring
that Woodrow Wilson would be the
next president of the United States,
Eugene W. Chain, candidate for presi
dent on the prohibition ticket, yester-
day afternoon in this city delivered a
red 'hot political speech presumably in
his own behalf, but which in reality
was ''boost" for the democratic nomi-
nee.
Chain said there had been nothing so
sure in politics in forty years as Will
sons election. He blamed the tenn
perance republicans for it, telling them
they were throwing their votes away
either on Teddy or Taft, and that if
half of them would vote for him he
he would be elected.
'Debs won't get as many votes as
he did four years ago." declared Cha
fin, as many Of the socialists will vote
for Teddy because he stands for en-
ough crazy things to satisfy the crszi-
est socialist.
Taft is impossible" he continued,
"and he's beaten already"
Chain said that Wilson .already had
forty states, and that Taft had only
one west of the Mississippi sure, and
that was Utah. Roosevelt will get
from 20 to 40 per cent of the republic
can vote, and if he gets 20 per cent
that's enough to beat both him and
TAFT"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
MAKES NO F0RCEFUL APPEAL
Republican Platform, Made Up Of
sophIstrIes, Will Be Condemned
by the Voters.

The Republican platform raises but
one issue between the Republican
party and the Democratic party. 1t
raises another between the followers
Of Mr.. Taft and those of Mr.. Roose-
welt.
The really national issue is. of
course, the tariff On this the Repub.
lican platform is timid, shifty. and in.
definite. 1t declares the party's con-
tinued belief in protection. based on
the American standard of wages; !"
filings sop to agriculture and mining
by advocating protective duties for
their products; 1t puts forward the
long-exploded notion about the need of
defense against the cheap-labor prod
ucts of foreign lands. Then. having
committed the party to the underlying
fallacies of protection, 1t admits that
some duties are too high, and that
they should be reduced In accordance
with the conclusions of an expert
board. With the committal to tho
broad principle and the broad sophis-
tries of protection, the Democratic par
ty takes prompt and complete issue.
On the admission that duties are too
high, the Democrats take much more
definite and practical ground than the
bewildered Republicans have dared to
take. In substance the declaration Of
the Republicans is promise to the
favored interests that the party will
do as little as possible to reduce their
ill-gotten profits, and will take as long
as possible in doing it. The position
of the party is one of sullen obstruc-
ton modified by fear of popular disap-
prevail None but hidebound protec-
tionists and the pampered benefi-
Charles of the oppressive tariff will
support the Republican candidate sole
ly because of this part Of his platform.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
STAMPS OF 1847 SELL WELL
Block Of Ten-csnt Black Variety Goes
to Philadelphia for $s45-Wero
Purchased by Pioneer.

New York-A record price for the
five and ten-cent 1847 issue Of United
States stamps is shown In the sum-
maries of an auction sale of. rare post
age stamps held here recently. An
answered, uncanceled block Of six OF
the fve-cent brown variety and Q
similar block of six of the much rarer
ten-cent black variety went for $S15.
The scientific collectors of the pres
ent day are not content with single
stamps, but prefer answered blocks
Of two or four.
A block of six such rareties az
these 1S47 United States stamps.
which formed the first national issue.
created more than usual interest in
the stamp world. They were bought
for private collector in Philadelphia,
who has one Of the finest collections
in the world.
BY an odd coincidence. they were
also sold by a Philadelphia. who
found them few weeks ago by acci.
dent while looking over his deceased
fathers papers. They were in q
small envelope, where they lay for
gotten after being purchased at the
post office more than sixty years ago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
Some Good Medical Advice.

Throw away pills and strong cathar-
tics which are violent in action and al
WAYS have on hand Or. Caldwell's Syr-
up Pepsin, which cures constipation
and all diseases arising from stomach,
liver and bowel troubles. 1t will cure
old or young, and is the greatest fami-
ly remedy that home can have. Keep
bottle always at hand. You may
need it any moment. 1t is absolutely
guaranteed 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., 119 Cald-
well Bldg Monticello, Ill. 1t is sold
by all druggists at SOC and 81 bottle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
Why the Dollar Counts

In this campaign the issues lie between the forces Of
Representative Government and Popular Government
In Representative Government only part of the people
have influence those with political faith. who spend
fortunes in any direction where their own ends are fur
thered for money
in Popular Government all the people have influence,
because their executives and Legislators do not dare to
thwar the expressed will of the people.
Representative Government ever this year is being
supported by the money of the Interests tits being
lavisy give the voters wrong impression OF WtIsos
Popular Government this year. depend on the
truth being told about Wilson We must publish his record
and platform broadcast that controvert it,
Your ST. your g. your S. your $40 go will count and
cunt to win il spent in this work.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
Business Men for Dunn.

]. j. Reddy, proprietor of hosiery
mills at Shenandoah, Iowa, who has
been in the city predicts sweeping
victory for the Democrats in Iowa,
and says Wilson and Dunn will carry
the state.
MIR. Reddy is probably in as close
touch with the political situation in
Iowa as any one man in the state. He
travels much in Iowa in the interest of
the hosiery mills he owns at Shenan-
doah. He says Dunn will win. In an
interview with a representative of the
Telegraph Herald he said:
II have found Dunn to be particular
ly strong in the north half of the state
l FIND he has many willing workers out
side of his party, the reason being that
he is a man who attracts because of
his personality wherever he is heard.
He is self-made man and one who
makes no great pretentions but who
can say things and do things for the
common people.
81 find that the votes of many re-
publicans will 60 to Mr.. Dunn because
of the candidacy of Judge Stevens on
the Bull Moose ticket. Mr.. Dunn is
closely allied with the farming inter-
lists of the state for he was raised ON a
farm near Mason City and knows of
the trials of the farmers. His inter-
ests are with the farmers and those
who are dependent on the farmers.
Hence it is that the farmers of the
state, regardless of politics. are flock
ing to him. Dubuque Telegraph.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
JURY FREES SLAYER
CaIifornians Uphold Killing Of
Home Invader.
Twelve Men Declare Husband Wac
Justified In Shooting DespoiIer-
Prjsoner Admitted Deed and
Did Not Plead Insanity.

Oakland, Cal.-An Almeda county
fury applied the unwritten law to
Harry F. Prescott and justified his act
In having shot down the despoiler OF
his home. Prescott's second trial for
having killed Ralph Thompson in the
Prescott home on the night of Febru-
ary % last, ended two hours after the
fury had received the courts instruc-
lions.
There was little deliberation.
The big room was crowded with
men, but there was breathless still
ness as Louis Rudolph, clerk, took the
folded slip from the foreman of the
Jury and read:
eve, the jury, find the prisoner at
the bar not guilty"
The verdict was Q direct application
Of the 'unwritten law" There was no
question as to the killing of Thompson.
Prescott admitted 1t, and did not plead
insanity. He was married man with
a wife he had sworn to protect and in
his own home he had shot dead the
man who had come between them. On
that ground he went before jury OF
his fellow men, who justified the act.
On the stand Prescott told of his
having no trade other than that Of fur
niture salesman, of his i'll health and
being out OF work, of filing on a gov
eminent claim in the mountains OF
Trinity county and of his going up
there alone and working in the hope
OF making a home for himself and
wife; the hardships he suffered during
the winter; the sudden GOODNESS Of
the infrequent letters of the woman
for whom he was working aroused his
suspicious and he returned home unan'
nounced; how he hid behind the por.
there's until his wife returned with
Thompson at midnight, and what he
saw that caused him to whip his re.
volver from his pocket and confront
the pair has been told. Character wit
nesses testified as to his honesty, good
habits and desire for home. His at
torney overlooked no point in his de.
Tense, and the jury agreed with him.
Prescott's wife was not in court when
the verdict was given.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
It Looks as Though Pierpont Cot
His Moneys Wortht

One hundred and fifty thousand dollars
is the amount j. Pierpont Morgan in
vested in the candidacy of Roosevelt
for president IN 1904.
The accounts of the treasurer of the
Roosevelt committee for that year
show this amount and Morgan
himself on, the witness stand at the
senate committees investigation,
Thursday, under oath, admitted that he
subscribed 500. 900 at one time and
$50, 600 at another, the payments be-
ing made in cash.
Roosevelt was elected and in 1907
there was panic, When the panic
was at its height, j. Pierpont Morgan
who had invested hundred and fifty
thousand in Roosevelt's candidacy in
1904, went to President Roosevelt and
in effect said:
There is just one way to stop this
panic; (Which Morgan himself had
caused) that is to suspend the Sher-
mi antitrust law, and permit the
United States steel corporation to alb
sorb its chief competitor-th the Tennes-
see Coal and Iron company"
And Roosevelt, in whose candidacy
Morgan had invested hundred and
fifty thousand dollars, gave Morgan
permission to do what he asked.
We make Bold to inquire of any ar
dent bull mooser. whether he can sug-
gest more illuminating illustration of
the vicious partnership between big
business and politics" than is indicated
by the sequence of events outlined
above.-Des Moines News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
How Your Money Will Be Spent

Woodrow Wilson, standard bearer, has never had
the time or disposition to talk about himself.
He has used spectacular methods place himself
In the spotlight
His greatest work has been done without ostentaton, in
the most expeditions, dignifed manner.
The great mass of voters do know what really
great man Wilson is They do know all he has DONE
they do not understand I'll the features of his platform
We must tell them.
To educate this great nation of voters. especially the
clear thinking independent Democrats, Republicans and
Progressves who choose their leader his merits
the expenditure of Z amount of money.
We propose to use your dollars in just this way
judiciousy and without penny frttered away for an
necessary item.
successfully.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11

Our Democratic candidate for Con-
gress is young man who stands high
at home, where he is best known. He
is a live wire, the kind that will be
needed to assist Woodrow Wilson in
carrying out the proposed reforms, and
the 4th District would be more salts
factorily represented by one who takes
stand for the right, than one who
straddles whenever and wherever his
political chances seem to demand.
Vote for G. A. Meyer and you will
make no mistake, ~ MeGFsgqr Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
FRESH FROM THE PEOPLE
G. A. Meyer, Candidate for Con-
gress, Should be Logical
Choice

From an Impartial summing up of
the Congressional situation in the
Fourth District this year, it appears
that with all of the three leading par
ties admitting governmental conditions
faulty, all of them claiming to be pro-
gressive and each promising remedy
of existing evils should they be given a
chance; that the election of the Demo-
cratic nominee. Hon. G. A. Meyer.
would be step3forward in so far as
this district wishes to register its de-
sire to conform with the wishes of an
awakened political conscience.
The next house will be beyond a
doubt, democratic. If this be true,
what would be the position of the Dis
trict in slectipg to Congress one whose
presidential preference and party plat
form allegiance is enshrouded in mys-
terv and who has no self expressed
claim to either the Republican or Bull
Moose party. What would such rep
resentative be able to do in the way
of securing appropriations, shaping
laws, ETC., to be done by democratic
majority.
Allowing that the candidates were
equal in ability and equally DESTROYS of
serving the district; the fact that Mr..
Meyer is fresh from the people with
out the ENHANCEMENT that congress
sional tenure of Office brings and in UNI
questionably hearty accord with plat
form whose fulfillment would undoubt-
eddy bring about betterment in con-
ditions. should make him the logical
choice.
Mr.. Meyers ability to intelligently
deal with public questions and his fair
ness in dealing with men, has been re-
warded with the loyalty and confidence
of great majority of those who are
in position to fairly judge.
A vote for him would clarity the po-
litical situation in the district should he
be elected. 1t would surely be a step
in the right direction. Hampton
Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
A Log On the Track

of the fast express means serious
trouble ahead if not removed, so Ydoes
loss of appetite. 1t means lack of vi
tality, loss of strength and nerve
e Bsrs qaeRy to ' .sss E the
curing the Indigestion at sn Michael He aau
heimer of Lincoln, Neb.. had been sick
Electric Bitters put him right on his
feet again. They have helped thous-
ands They give pure blood, strong
nerves, good digestion. Only so cents
at P. A. Clemmer's. Fl
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
kI,,ed and Made Up Ten Times.

Los Angeles, Cal.-After kissing and
making up ten times, John Johnson
has been granted his eleventh divorce.
He declares his wife feels she cannot
live without her mother in the house
with her and he cannot live with her
In the house.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11

When you have bad cold you want
the best medicine obtainable so as to
cure it with as little delay as possible.
Here is druggists opinion: Il have
sold Chamberlain g Cough Remedy for
fifteen years." says Enos Lollar of
Saratoga. Ind, ''and consider it the
best on the market. For sale by Fred
Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11

j. w. Copeland, of Dayton, Ohio,
purchased bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for his boy who had q
cold, and before the bottle was used
the boys cold was gone. Is that not
better than to pay five dollar Doctors
bill? For sale by Fred Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
For Sale

lis Duroc Jersey spring pigs, March
and April farrow. These pigs were
sired by two heavy boned boars that
we bought at the state Fair. We fur
nish pedigrees with every pig sold.
Phone Protivin line.
Mrs. Joseph Bouska & Son,
Rt, 2, CaImar, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
Murdered Man Placed on Railroad

Sheridan, Wyo.-The mangled re-
mains of George Snyder were found
on the railroad track near that place,
with portions of his body strewn along
the track for 100 feet. Dried blood
stains found in the grass some dis
lance away and the trampled down
condition of the grass indicated foul
play.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
The Farmers, Home .

$1.OO a day house. Especial at
tention paid the farmer trade. With
more stable room am prepared to
give farmers better accommodations
than ever. ]. w. WENTWORTH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
Immense Profits in Wyoming Cattle
Business.

Limited number shares. Capital
stock at par. per cent. guaranteed.
Write for partic ulars. Highest refer
ences. G. M. WINKELMAN, Manville,
Wyoming.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
How to Contribute to the Wilson
Campaign Fund

Sign the Coupon in this corner and fill in the amount
you give. Then attach your Money thsCoupon and mail
today to the address given on the Coupon
Issue all checks, money orders and address 81 con.
tributions to G. R. Crane, Vice Chairman Finance
Committee Democratic National Committee, 900 Mich.
igAn Avenue, Chicago, Ill.
Then write letter this newspaper giving name
contributor and stating why you believe
Woodrow Wilson should be elected President Of the United
States In this way you will be listed as Wilson con-
tributor Souvenir Receipt. handsomely autographed.
well worth framing will be sent to YOU Your letter will
help the fight by encouraging your friends.
Do everything you hold up Wilson's hands in bic
clean campaign for the people who do the work and fight
ing of the country.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1912-10-11
Time An Important Factor

This is another case where time is money.
The enemy have their funds -supplied instantly by
the Interests
We have only few days and contributions to be eec-
tive must be received at once
There is question of the money of the People being
able to defeat the money of the Trusts.
Because is greater in volume and will be used in
STRAIGHTFORWARD telli ways.
But to be effective / must be received and used within
the next few days.
Quick action is absolutely necessary Let have your
contribution the list you make up from your Gends and
coworkers today if possible, tomorrow