Twice-a-week plain dealer., May 28, 1907, Image 3

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Homeseekers wishing to visit the garden of the Lone
Star State and see its line crops of all kinds, also its ideal
climate, come with me June 4th and buy a choice farm at a
very low price. Come and see this fine country and live
cities. Kindly give me your names.^g^
flakes of Snow
FLEECY woolens, soft and unshrunken brightened
colored clothes shining windows glossy woodwork glis
"'"g china, glittering glassware, and sparkling silver are
day objects to the woman who summons to her aid
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A few thin snowy flakes dropped into the boiler from a cake of this
wonder-waking Soap, will quickly make a heap of dirty clothes look
1'ke a snowdrift. It preserves textures instead of "eating" and cor
roding them as strong soaps do. It works like magic in hot or cold
water, and is the purest, finest Soap in existence
for "all-round" housework. This
large, substantial white cake is
the most economical because it
lasts as long as two of other
kinds, scents at all grocers.
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No Fuel Famine in Northern Wisconsin
No waiting lor the railroad to haul more coal! Acres of fuel cn your
own land and right Close In to lour splendid cities railroads,
schools, churches, fine soil, good water land never on the market-be
fore the chance of your life to own your own farm and stop
paying rent. We are waiting to tell you all about it. We will build a
bouse for you if you ask us. Land is.oo to fij.oo per acre. Writ«
today, tomorrow may be too late. Address:
AMERICAN COLONIZATION COMPANY
141 Chippewa Bldg., Chippewa r«IU.
Buy Railroad Ticket toHayward, Wis. Wisconsin
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Furniture, Carpets and Matines
Undertaking in All its Branches
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Hard ware Store.
Cresco, Iowa.
TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY'
ALL WORK GUARANTEED.
REIGN OF FIISCO
MAYOR, ACCUSED A3 BRIBE-TAK
EH, TURNS OVER RULE TO
CITIZENS' COMMITTEE.
REMOVAL OF CHIEF
OF POLICE LIKELY
Ruef Tells Grand Jury of $200,OOt
Fund Given by Railroad Company
$50,000 of Sum Went to City'i
Chief Executive.
San Francisco, Cal., May 18.—Charg
ed by "Abe" Ruef before the granc
jury with receiving a bribe of $50,00
from the United Railroads corupanj
and- facing the penitentiary, Mayoi
Schmltz has relinquished the reins ol.
San Francisco's government to a com
mlttee of seven, representing the five
great commercial organizations of the
-city. From to-day on he will be may
or of the city in name only. The city
is under the control of men whom the
mayor selected to administer Its af
fairs upon the lines demanded by the
public.
The capitulation of the mayor is
complete. He has transferred in writ
ing his authority, tantamount to a
power of attorney, to the following
oitlzens:
F. B. Anderson, F. W. Dohrmann,
Percy T. Morgan, F. W. Van Slcklen,
Louis Rosenfeld, C. B. Bentley and
Charles W. Slack.
On the committee of seven is a rep
resentative from each of the follow
ing commercial bodies:
Merchants' Exchange, Chamber of
Commerce, Board of Trade, Mer
chants' association and Manufactur
ers' and Producers' association.
To Oust Police Chief.
Preliminary steps have been taken
by the committee to remove Chief of
Police Dlnan and make needed
changes in the commissions through
which the city is governed under the
charter. It is said that Mayor Schmltz
was induced to take this step by Gov
ernor Glllett.
Schmltz is on the verge of nervous
and physical collapse as the result of
the long strain and the confession of
Ruef. He will be called into court
Monday to face trial on the charge of
extortion. He will have little time to
give to city affairs and realizes that
his reign is over. He would gladly
retire to private life at once If he
could resign without confessing his
guilt.
May Force Him to Resign.
This Is not all the trouble In store
for Mayor Schmltz. Following Ruef's
story to the grand Jury, which bared
all details of big bribery and boodle
plots, and, it is declared, accused
the head officials of public service
corporations, a movement was start
ed to force the mayor to resign and to
install Frederick, W. Dohrmann, a
prominent wholesale merchant, in the
mayor's chair.
It was reported that the grand jury,
before adjournment Thursday, voted a
new indictment against Mayor Schmitz
and also indictments against four high
officials of the United Railroad com
pany.
The men who, it Is alleged, were hit
by Ruefs grand-jury confession, and
who now face prosecution, are the fol
lowing:
Patrick Calhoun, grandson of John
C. Calhoun, the great leader of the
South, and great-grandnephew of Pat
rick Henry southerner, multimillion
aire, lawyer and oife of the master
financiers of Wall street.
Tirey L. Ford, chief counsel of the
United Railroads one of the most
widely known and most iwpular men
in California, formerly attorney gen
eral of the state.
Thornwell Mullaley, assistant to Pat
rick Calhoun a young man who was
sent to California as Calhoun's resi
dent representative in the offices of
the United Railroads also a south
erner, who established himself imme
diately in the smartest society in San
Francisco.
William M. Abbott, assistant gen
eral counsel of the United Railways a
young lawyer of ability and wide pop
ularity a protege of Tirey L. Ford,
who was Ford's chief assistant in the
attorney general's office,
It is also reported that Ruefs testi
mony involves William F. Herrln,
chief counsel of the Southern Pacific
railroad, political manager in Califor
nia for E. H. Harrlman of New York,
boss of the Republican party in Call
fornia, and for many years the most
powerful personage In the Dolltlcs ol
this, state.
How Boodle Was Divided,
Ruef himself, it Is understood, told
the grand jury that he pocketed $61,
000 as. his "fee" 5ut of the $200,000
bribe fund paid by the. United Rail
roads, and $50,000 went to Schmitz.
The rest of the money, $89,000, was
divided among 18 supervisors, 16 of
them getting $4,000 each, one $10,000
and one $15,000.
•_The man who Ruef says got the
$16,000 was Chairman Gallagher of
the finance committee.
In return for the $200,000 so distrib
uted .the supervisors granted the
United Railroads a change in its char
ter allowing It "to electrify its 250
miles of street railway in this city.
The foregoing information as to the
testimony given by Abe Ruef to the
grand jury is given by Special Agent
Burns.
Ruef was on the witness Btand from
3:20 o'clock until after five. He re
fused to make any public statement
when he came from the jury room.
How's This! afe*
we offer One Hundred Dollars Reward tor
any case of Catarrh that oannot be cured by
Hall's Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
Clieney for the last 18 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obligations
made by his firm.
WALDTNP. KINNAN MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O,
Hall's catarrh Cure is taken intersally, acting
dlreotly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Testimonials sent free. Prloe 7So
£erbottie.._ Sold by Ml Droggite,
Haul rattUr ruia tar ooURlyattos.
"The Old World and Its *5,
Ways."
Colonel William Jennings Bryan an
nounces anew book of travel entitled
"The Old World and Its Ways," which
recounts his recent tour around the
world and his journey's through Europe.
It is profusely and elegantly illustrated
with 240 artistic engravings represent
ing men and things seen in the various
countries of the earth during that
noted journey. The engravings are
made from photographs taken by him
or his party specially for this publica
tion. It is the monumental literary
work of his life, and it is published
under his special personal supervision.
He has, by special contract with his
publishers, made the retail prices low
down with the view to putting it
within the easy reach of every reader
of books and every man or woman who
thinks.
The book gives his experiences—what
he saw and aid—whom ne met and his
impressions and conclusions. He made
a profound study of men and thiags as.
he saw them in this noted journey
around the world. He gives govern
mental, educational, religious and other
conditions, from the standpoint of a
student and one profoundly interested
in the people of the earth, "wherever
distributed.
While Col. Bryan traveled as a
private citizen, ne went with the
prestige of having made two memorable
contests for the Presidency of the
United States, and he was everywhere
recognized and entertained as a great
representative American, having alead
ingr
Dart
in the direction of American
affairs. He was given opportunity for
observation and for ascertaining facts
and conditions never before accorded to
anyone traveling in private capacity.
If one wants to see the world, and
the people who are at the head of
affairs in all countries, as well as the
masses, he has in this book an oppor
tunity of seeing them through the eyes
of Colonel William Jennings Bryan. It
is sold by subscription, and the Thomp
son Publishing Company, of St. Louis,
Mo., are the fortunate publishers.
They offer an opportunity for solicitors
in another column of this issne.
DO YOU SMOKE?
P. A. Clemmer Recommends Chicos,
the Cigar That Pleases.
Nothing gives a smoker more pleas
ure than a good cigar, such as Wads
worth Bros.' Chico that P. A. Clem
mer is recommending so strongly.
P. A. Clemmer says that he had never
before had a cigar win so many friends
amongst smokers that like a good
cigar. While the Chico costs 5c., yet
it is made from the same quality of
tobacco, with a long Havana filler, as
any 10c. cigar on the market. It comes
direct to P. A. Clemmer from the
manufacturers, thus saving all jobbers'
profits. P. A. Clemmer wants all lov
ers of a good smoke to try the Chico.
Begin smoking them to-day.
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Every Woman Will Be Interested
if you have pains in the back, Lin
nary, Bladder or Kidney trouble, and
want a certain, pleasant herb cure for
womens' ills, try Mother Gray's ylus
trulian Leaf.
It is a safe and never
failing monthly regulator. At Drug
gists or by mail, 50c. Sample packages,
FREE. Address, The Mother Gray Co.,
Le Roy, N. Y. 71w4.
FOR SALE:—My residence four blocks
east of the Strother House at a j^reat
bargain now, with three lots, good
building, and fruit. Now is the time.
Enquire at the premises.
57tf. WM. N. FERRIE, Cresco, la.
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We have in operation one of our new
'Ideal" Lawnmower Sharpeners that
we would like to have you see in oper
ation before you have your Lawnmower
sharpened again. There is nothing like
it on the market. By its use each
blade is sharpened alike, the bevel on
the knives being kept at the same
degree all along the knife. All high
and low spots are taken out, and any
degree of clearance can be given the
blade so the Lawnmower will run and
cut easier than when new. Both cut
ting edges are ground.
More good Lawnmowers Eye spoiled
by bunglesome sharpening than by the
work they are intended to do.
Bring your Cranky Mowers to
our "Remedial Institute for
Disabled Lawnmowers"
and have 'em properly doctored. Price
75c and a cure guaranteed.
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F. J. PRANN
Notice to Horsemen
The Clydesdale Stallion McHENRY
No. 8868, will make the season of 1907
as follows:
Monday and. Tuesday forenoon, at
Kendallville.
Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday
forenoon, at Curtis Miller's, 7 miles
east of Cresco.
Thursday and Friday, at home. ?J^
Saturday, at White's Barn, Cresco.
At home every night except Monday
and Tuesday nights.
The quality and breeding of this
horse is as good as can be found any
where. We will take pleasure in show
ing you samples of his offsprings at his
home or in most any direction' in the
vicinity of Cresco. Seeing is believing,
So don't forget to look us over.
TERMS:—$13.00 for single mare
span, $25.00 8 for $35.00 to insure live
standing colt.
M. P. LYDON, Owner,
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FORMER FRISCO BOSS' CONFES
SION OF GUILT MAKES
Wi SCHMITZ TREMBLE.
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MAYOR WILL BE NEXT
All Men with Whom Ex-Dictator Had
Dealings, In Peril—Latter Says
Strain of Trial Would Be Too
Much for Him".
San Francisco, May 17.—The confes
sion of Abraham Ruef Wednesday thai
he was guilty of extortion has caused
the greatest consternation at the head
quarters of Mayor Schmitz. Ruef has
agreed to go on the witness stand
whenever wanted and answer all ques
tions, regardless of who Is involved.
He will lay bare his entire relations
with Schmltz.
Ruef went before the .jgrand jury
Thursday afternoon. The prosecution
says that Mayor Schmltz will be the
next to confess.
Ruefs appearance before the grand
Jury is expected to produce another
batch of indictments against promi
nent people.
It is intimated by the prosecution
that the Information supplied by Ruef
not only makes the conviction ol
Schmitz an easy task, but that none
of the big bribe-giving corporations
and their powerful political agents can
escape.
It is expected that Schmltz at once
will offer to follow Ruef'3 lead and ap
peal for clemency, but it Is announced
by leaders In the prosecution that the
mayor has lost his chance and that he
must take the punishment warranted
by his crimes.
Schmitz and Lawyers Silent.!^
Schmitz denied himself to all visi
tors Wednesday night, and his attor
neys were so perturbed that no state
ment could be obtained from them.
President Patrick Calhoun of the
United Railroads, whose name has of
ten been mentioned in connection with
an alleged "fee" of $450,000 said to
have been paid for a permit to trolley
Ize the traction lines, refused to dis
cuss Ruef's course.
Ruef in pleading Wednesday made
an Impressive address to the judge,
saying that he had commenced his ca
reer in politics with high ideals for
himself and for the city, but that con
ditions had broken him down and he
now desired only an opportunity tc
m%ke reparation and restore his char
acter before the world.
Poor Health Led to Confession.
His health, he said, could not en
dure the strain of the trial which h€
was facing and the torture was beyond
the endurance of those nearest and
dearest to him.
When he concluded his address he
fell back into his chair almost fainting
and tears coursed down his cheeks.
Judge Dunne made no comment at the
close of Ruef's address except to con
tinue the case two weeks for sentence
'Phone Man Is Arraigned.
Theodore V. Halsey, former outside
man of the Pacific State Telephone
company, appeared before Superior
Judge Dunne Thursday morning for
arraignment on ten charges of bri
bery, for which he was indicted by
the grand jury. The cases were all
postponed to May 22. Halsey Is ac
cused of having bribed ten supervi
sors by giving them $5,000 each to
vote against the granting of the fran
chise now held by the Home Tele
hone company.
Bullet Intended for Kaiser?
Berlin, May 18.—According to the
Mittag Zeitung what may have been
an attempt to shoot the kaiser oc
curred in the neighborhood of Wies.
baden. Some one fired a revolver at
high-power automobile running be
tween the villages of Ehrenhelm and
Hattersheim, but the bullet passed
harmlessly over the heads of the oc
cupants. Ten minutes later the
kaiser's car passed. It is assumed
that the person who fired the shot
mistook the first automobile for that
of his majesty. A reward has been
offered for the discovery of the
shooter.
jig, Orrin W. Potter Dies.
Chicago, May 18.—Orrin W. Potter,
retired steel magnate, died a few min.
Utes after noon Friday at his resi.
(lence, 130 Lake Shore drive, surround'
ed by the members of his family,
Sinking Spells which overcame him
after midnight foretold the approach
of death. It had'been thought for sev
eral days that the patient could not re
cover from the effects of an operation
performed about two weeks ago.
Gen. Grant Adrltt In Launch.
New York, May 22.—Maj. Gen. Fred
erick D. Grant had an exciting expe
rience in the Hudson river Monday
when a government launch In which
he was returning from a visit to the
warships became unmanageable and
drifted several miles before it was
picked up. There was a stiff wind
blowing at the time and the water was
Choppy,
a condition that made the pre
dicament of the general particularly
unpleasant.
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BROMO
the famous Percheron Stallion, will be
at Schley Thursday afternoon and Fri
day forenoon, and at White Bsos.
Livery Barn Friday afternoon and Sat
urday, and at E. F. Betts' place Mon
day. The horse will be in charge of
J. P. Helmer, who is authorized to col
lect for services of 1906.
w.' E. F. BETTS, Owner.
For Sale.
A few good, improved prairie and
timber farms in central Minnesota at
from $25.00 to $35.00 per acre. Good
water and plenty of wood with modern
improvements.
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A. M. PIKE, Cresco, la.
''Generally debilitated for years. Had
sick headache, lacked ambition," was
worn-out and all run-down. Burdock
Blood Bitters made me a well woman.'
—Mrs. Chas. Freitoy, Moosup, Conn.
It all came from keeping bad company. Tom Erichsen, the bero in ~-yi&
The Rogues March," is a young man of noble impulses, one with
whom women fall in love, men respect and fear.
The Rogue's
A word of warning—Don't begirt the story unless
you want to finish it. You i-au't stop before.
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By E. W. HORNUNG, author of "Raffles, the Amateur
/. Cracksman," "A Bride from the Bush,'*
"Stin^aree," etc., etc.
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Buy Your-
Supply at Once
The price of Flour is advancing steadily and soon
will be up to a figure much higher than it can be
bought for of us at the present, for despite the big
advance, prices with us arr up very little. We can
.buy no more unless we pny a wholesale price greater
than we are retailing flour just now. We still have
:a big stock on hand and while it lasts will give our
customers the benefit. It will pay you to buy your
summer's supply NOW.
The South Side Independent Grocery.
We Solicit Your Business
WATCH
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No Watch or Clock will tell correct time if it isn't cleaned and overhauled
occasionally if your watch or clock hasn't been cleaned for a year it's
pretty certain that it needs attention. As I give this my personal at
tention and use only the best material can give you the best work pos
sible and we guarantee satisfaction of all our work. Bring in your clock
or watch and have it repaired right.
When a piece of Jewelry gets out of order it is highly important that
the repairing be done by an expert 111 his line. We do all our own re
pairing right here in the store, so you get it sooner, and in fact better
work. All engraving FUEE on goods purchased at our store. EYES
EXAMINED FREE.
C. B. LAUB
Plain Dealers
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Tom's startling adventures and horrible sufferings after he had been v.?^
convicted of murder on circumstantial evidence and transported to
a penal colony make a story of great power and singular fascina
tion—a story which reminds you constantly of Victor Hugo, Balzac
or Dickens in the intensity of its realism. "f"
Is there any hope for Tom? Can a human soul survive thief
clank of the convict's chains, the cruel lash of the brutish slave
driver? Can even a woman's love reach Tom in his degradation?
This is the question which the sympathetic reader (who finds
himself on Tpm's side from the beginning) asks repeatedly.
The answer is found in the story itself which we
are doinfi to print* he^innin^ in an early issue
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