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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
To Build Big Rcfin cries.

San Francisco, April 1.-THE Beet Sugar
Company was Incorporated Tuesday with q
capital Of $5.0Oo,UN. The directors are
Claus Spreckels, John d. Spreckles, F.
Ehrmann, a. l. Cults and Louis Schloss
the first two holding half Of the stock The
object Is TO erect large sugar refineries at
various points on the coast in addition tc
the one already established ut Watsonville
Cal, with capacity of refining $1,000 OF
TO- ,00O tons Of sugar year.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

A MAPLE sugar trust is the last one
talked OF. Maple sugar is an article
that is usually taken on trust. That
is, you trust that it Is not more than
half treacle-unless it comes from
"Vairmount," which always insures Its
pristine purity. and no mistake
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

MIR. CLARK, the well-known tele-
scope-maker Of Cambridge. proposes
to construct forty-inch telescope for
the observatory OF the University OF
Southern California This will SUR
pass in size and power any telescope
ever made. 1t will cost $780, ,OOU.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

EDISON has, it is stated, devised a
doll with small photograph inside,
which talks when the handle Is turned.
The phonograph is placed in recep-
tacle within the chest Of tho doll and
the handle protrudes When it is
turned the words appear to issue from
the dolls mouth. Edison has also de-
vised clock which announces the
time BY speaking; the talking appa-
ratus being, Of course, phonograp oh.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

A STATISTICAL crank has figured that
a man fifty years old has spent three
years in buttcning his collar. Now,
II the crank will tell us how many
years have been spent in fastening
suspender buttons with rusty hair-
pins we will rest content.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
IN THE LAWS CLUTCHES.
Failure Of Daring Attempt to Rob

Minneapolis Bank.
MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, April IA bold
and nearly successful attempt was made at
noon to rob the State Bank Two men
went into the bank when only two employees
were present. One covered the en-
ployes with revolver while the other
vaulted over the railing and thrust about
$500 on the teller's table into yalise. At
this moment o dcpositor entered, and this
forced the uncovcring of the assistant cash
Ter, who rushed to the safe to get his re-
volver. The robber threw the valise to his
accomplice. who dashed into the
presidents room by mistake. He
then jumped through q window and
fed. Meanwhile the other man had
escaped. There was wild chase
in which three or four policemen joined
and finally the two robbers were captured
and lodged in Jail. The names of the men
are given as James Henry and Fred Doug
lass. All the money was recovered
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
DEATH ON A COUNTRY ROAD.
A Farmer and His Wife Fatally Burned
While Riding In Lumber Wagon.


While Riding In . Lumber Wagon.
WATERLOO, Ia. April 19.-Robert Shidler,
OF Manson, was buried Thursday. His death
was caused by burns which he received
while trying to save his wife from be-
ing burned to death April s. They
were riding to town in lumber
wagon during high wind, and
the hay In the wagon was set on fire by
spark from his pipe. Before they noticed
It Mrs Shidiers clothing was on tire.
Mr.. Shidler got her out OF the wagon and
tried to smother the flames In doing
go the dry grass beside the road
caught fire from her clothes and the
heat was SO intense that she suffo-
Gated, dying in her husbands arms His
hands and arms were fearfully burned, the
flesh coming from them in shrellk He guf-
fered intense pain, but fingered until Tues
day last, when he too died Mr.. Shidler
was Is years old and his wife 6I
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
Supreme Court Of the Territory OF New


Supreme Court Of the Territory OF New
Mexico.
General William r. Hepburn represented
the Eighth district OF lows in Congress for sew.
eral terms. He was born In Columbiana
County, O., in 1893, and began the study
OF law In 1873. In 1876 he was elected pros.
ccuting attorney of Marshall County.
Ia, and was subsequently elected Chief
Clerk Of the Iowa House OF Repre- sen tatiyes.
He served In the Union army during the war,
and at one time commanded the second bri.
gade, cavalry division, sixteenth army CORDS
He has always been an earnest Republican ana
was recommended for the solicitorship By the
leading men OF his party in the State.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
Millions Dlspo seti OF.

New YORK, April ~. The will OF Mrs. W.
E. Vanderbilt Allen, daughter of the late
Conknodore Vanderbilt, bequeaths the es-
tate, valued ut Il, COX, ,OOO, in SIX equal parts:
one to each Of her five living children and
one to the children of her deceased son.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

MR. WANAMAKER wants to know
why a woman always puts postscript
to q letter. We are glad to see the
Postmaster General getting down to
work In an endeavor to unrayel the
problems Of his department.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

JAMES CLARK. q negro boy OF Al
bany, Ca, is pna OF the wonders Of the
place, becatse, though never having
been taught, he is we'll educated, q
good mathematician and writes u
"pretty hand He buys many books
and says when he studies textbook
and tries to master 4 lesson he can't
understand it; but at night in his
dreams the entire lesson is impressed
upon his mind, and he never forgets
it. He is described as being exceed
ingly absent-minded and flighty in his
manner. and his looks give him the
appearance of one who has visions"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

The oil Of black birch brings eighty
dollars a gallon. In the halcyon days
ofoyouth the ordinary black birch used
10 brinG.-tears, usually.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
The official at the White House who

TIE official at the White House who
docs the Presidents newspaper read
ing and clipping is Benjamin Mont
gomery, the steaeg-aphic' SECRETARY
He is one o. the most valuable officers
OF the force. as. In additions TO his
knowledge bf telegraphy. he Possesses
a wonderful acquaintance with men
and measuraS and is singularly active
in clerical work. He now attends to q
duty that was formerly performed by
Colonel Lamont, namely, perusing the
newspapers and transferring to scrap
book all articles regarded as worthy
of the PrcsidHnt's consideration. =.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

A Man Hacks His Wife's Face to Pieces,
Cuts Her Throat from Ear to Ear. and
Then Tskes His Own Life.
BrFFAIo N. Y, April ls.-Word has just
been received at police headquarters OF
marder on Seneca street in block known
as one of the worst in the city,
Thomas Dominquez has been living In the
house with his wife, who was found
In one of the rooms lying on the
floor with her face hacked to pieces and
her throat cut from ear to ear. The room
rcsembled slaughter r-house. After killing
his wife the murderer cut his own throat
and lay by her ON the floor, dead. The au-
thoritias are becoming alarmed at the fire.
Quency of murders and suicides here.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
MRS. GuRLEY PUNISHED.

a Ffve-Year sentence Given the Woman
who Kidnapped Annie Redmond ut Chi.
cagO.
CHICAGO. April Il. The jury in the case
Of Mrs. Josie (iurley. charged with kid
mapping little Annie Redmond, returned .
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
Starvation In Hungary.

VIENNA, April l0-Famine prevails in
the villages OF Bicske and Bistritz and in
the Waag river district In Hungary Hun
drsds OF people are starving and many
deaths have already occurred
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
IOWA REMEMBERED.

Ex-CongresSman William r. Hepburn Ap.
pointed solicitor Or the Treasury.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE President
has made the following appointments:
William p. Hepburn Of Iowa, to be Solic-
tor OF the Treasury; William H. Whiteman,
Of New Mexico. associate Justice Of the
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
Iarnel, Bring. Another Suit.

THrN0.I HflhKS AnOthCf suit.
LONDON, April It. Mr.. Parnell has insti-
tuted suit against the London Times for
libel claiming ElOO,O0O damages
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

FRIENDSHIP for the Australian Tor
secret) principle OF balloting seems to
be making headway in all parts of the
country
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

verdict Of guilty Tuesday evening and fixed
her punishment at five years in The peni-
tenxiary. Harvey Gurley. the woman's hus-
band. is still in jail awaiting trial as an 10
cesspry to the crime
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

GENERAL McCLELLAN's monument
Ut Trenton, N. j., will I've dedicated
Nav so next
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
Celebrating Emancjpation Day.

WASHINGTON, April IL Emancipation
Day was celebrated Tuesday by the colored
people OF the District OF Columbia by .
parade of military aud civic associations
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

A Donation, OF 100000 TO the MlnncsOtA
State University.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, April l7.-In view u
tho shortage In the appropriation Of the
present year for the maintenance Of the
Minnesota State University, Ex-Governor
John s. Pillsbury, who is one of the Regents
OF the institution, has presented the sum Of
$la0, 600 for the immediate use Of the uni
versity. The gift was announced to the
members of both branches OF the Legis-
lature at meeting with the Regents Tues
day afternoon.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
wesT AND SOUTH.


ON the 10th Edward T. Lttell, of Mar
cellus, Mich, celebrated his one hundredth
birthday. He is the father of twenty three
children, has been married three times and
Is still healthy and hearty.
In the municipal elections on the 10th
throughout Illinois candidates in favor OF
liquor licenses were victorious in majority
of the towns
ON the 10th Ex Governor John s Pillsbury,
OF Minneapolis, presented to the Minnesota
State University, Of which he ia a regent,
the sum OF $l5O.OOO
No less than ftye persons committed sui
eide in Chicago on the 18th Sickness. and
dependency were the causes
AT Fletcher. o., Dora Webster, aged six
teen years, was shot aud killed by her
cousin, Joseph Heath, with q revolver
which he thought to be empty
A JURY in Chicago on the 10th found MYA
Josie Gurley guilty Of kidnapping little
Annie Redmond, and the jury fixed her
punishment at five years In the peniten-
tiary.
FIRE on the 10th at Muir, Mich, destroyed
.twentv-seven buildings
A BLAST fired revealed vein OF copper
ore of great richness, while excavating at
I Duluth, Mimi, on the 10th for new Mason
: % temple.
FLAMES on the 10th at Lynchburg, Va,
destroyed the tobacco warehouse OF J. W.
Chtlds together with q large quantity Of
leaf and manufactured tobacco stored
therein.
AT santa Fe on the nth L. Bradford
Prince was duly installed Governor Of New
Mexico.
NEAR cambridge. Ga, five men were
drowned on the 18th by the capsizing of =
boat
THE schooner Eva, with her captain,
Henry Parks, and five men, was reported
aa lost ON the 18th at Baltimore, Md.
PERRY WINE, of Brocton County. W. Va,
was Telling tree ON the nth when it broke
across the stump and fell, demolishing his
houS6 and killing his wife and three chill
dreIt.
on the 18th George Kramer and Charles
Heidke, two Oklahoma boomers, quarreled
at Kiowa, Kan, over the right to certain
claim, and during the fracas both were
killed, A fight also occurred between cat
tlemen and boomers west of Oklahoma City,
and four men lost their lives.
RAIN and wind-storm passed over Sum-
mer County, Kan, on the 18th, doing great
damage to crops and property. Several
houses at Wellington were unroofed and
others were blown down, and q Mr.. Hacker
was killed.
WHILE fighting the forest tires in Patrick
County. W. Va, on the nth DR.. Abe Robert
son was overcome by smoke and burned to
death. Over fifty tarmers were burned out
by the flames.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25

BucKEEE. 4 small! town in Wisconsin,
was entirely wiped out by tire the 2lst
Loss estimated Mt 100000.
DANIEL TABLER was killed at New Lenox,
Ill, by the Rock Island express tho after
noon Of the Goth.
AT Sellers coal mine, Morris, ILL.,, on
the 3Oth, VIM. Cummings was crushed by
fOur-ton rock.
A FIRE in Dehn's hotel, Detroit, Mich,
the 2lst, caused the death Of three men
and serious injury to the fourth.
A SHOWER OF snails was reported from
Thin, o., tho 10th, during Q thunder
storm.
In st. Paul, thero was no material
change in the situation OF the street car
strike the 2ist. Everything was quiet.
The company claim they have plenty Of
men to run their cars but for some reason
but few ears were run. In Minneapolis y
serious riot occurred. Several men and
policemen were injured. Several cars
were demolished and the track for q short
distance was torn up.
On the morning Of the Goth at Addison,
N. Y, Frank Hancock was found dead in
a7bed room having hanged himself. In y
bed In the same room lay the bodies of his
four children. two of them with their
throats cut, the other two stabbed to the
heart A butcher knife was used in mur-
dering the children.
A HUNDRED deaths day are reported
from Rio Janerio from yellow fever
| FIRE on the Goth destroyed fifteen build
ings in Depere, Wis, causing loss Of
$2225, 900.
HENRY g. PEARSON, postmaster at New
York City died the Goth from cancer of the
stomach.
WHIrELAw REID retired from the editor
ship Of the New York Tribune the 2Oth.
| ALEXANDER HENRIquEs, for many years
chairman OF tho New York stock exchange
died the Goth.
FIRE at Chippewa Falls, Wis, the 2Oth
destroyed SAC. 600 worth Of property.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1889-04-25
PLAIN DEALER.
EVERYTHING IN TIE LINE OF
JOB WORK,
Bill-Heads, Cards, Pos
ters, Circulars.
sa.istaciIea In Meatasss, PresDtasss ial
Price Guaraaieed.

wGive US trial before osdsring elsewhere.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

Stanley. who has been far into the int
rior of the Dark Continent, is about to see
daylight again, aud writes that he is in per
feet health. and feels like a laborer Of Il Sat
urday evening returning home with hi
weeks work done, his weeks wages in his
pocket, and glad that To morrow Is the Sab
bath. Comfortable feeling. certainly. He
rescued Emin Pa>ha, whose wealth II ivory
is estimated At five million dollars. Real
genuine ivory fne-tooth combs and ivory
handled tooth brushes will come to the trout
gain.
Since writing the above the tidingS come
of Emin Pa,ha's fall from il window 1t Bag
amayo, sustaining probable fatal injuries.
Being near sighted he walked out Of win
dow by mistake. Stanley's physician is
hopeful, while the others pronounce his
hurts fatal
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11
$500.
HARPIcR'- BAZAAR.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harpcrs Bazaar Is n journal for the home
Giving the latest information with regard 10
the Fashions. its numerous illustration q. fash
i"n-plntes. and pattern. SHEET supplements afs
Indispensable alike Ia the home dress maker
aud the professional modiste. No expense is
spared in making 10, artistic attractvcne~s Of
the highest order. It's clever short stories par
Tor plays, aud thoughtful essays satisfy all
tastes, and il, last page is famous as a budget
nf wi, and humpr. ~ IT. weekly issues every
thing j. included which is Of Interest Ia wa
men. During 100 olive Thnrne Miller Chris.
Tine Tcrhune llerrick. and Mary owe Dickiu-
son will respectively furnish a series Of papers
on The Daughter ~ Home" Three Meals
DAY. and &c Tie Woman Of The Period Tho
srriul novels will be written by Walter Besant
and +. W. Robinson.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

Ex judge of Court OF Appeals Samuel
Wood. Hon f BOYD Faulkner, Cruger w
Smith, Col. Marshal Mcdonald, Maj Angus
Mcdonald and Capt. VIM \. Mcdonald
Congressman Wilson came up from Wash
ington. The members of the Bar attended
in body, and the officers of the Courts
were also present. The pail bearers were
Col. r P. Chew, Capt George Baylor. B c.
Washington, David Howell, DR. ). '. SIM
mons and DIR. ". F Lippitr-the first four
comrades of the deceased in the late war
and all of them neighbnrs and friends The
burial services were conducted by Rtv Dali
la, Tucker in the presence of large con-
gregation.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

Tn response toa TELEGRAM from the Mayor
Of New Orleans announcing tie death ,f
Mr. Davis, once % Secle.ar, of War, oecr.-
tarv Proctor responds,
Var De,utaet Washington. Dec S. 1850
Hon. JAMES A ~HATEsPEABE Mayor of
New Orleans. L.: Your Co. cgum informing
me of The death of Mr. Davis j, received
In RETAINING from ANS official action Their,
on would uotanj hope do mot sjd to tb
great SORROW of bis family ard many frieud-
il seems tn me the right course and The be>
one for a'l
You viii, 7 ann sure. understand that So
adoption Is prompted also bv "a sincere wis
and purpose tn act in % spirit of peace ar.
good will, which Should @ th. hearts ofa'
our people REDFlELD PEoCrOR.
Secretary of War
There is personal kinlline>s and ever
tenderness in the Secretary, telegram. bu
q degree Of moral cowardice uubecomiug tlu
head Of a great departmeot-especially
department representative Of chiyslry al.
genuine courage.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11
500.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

A new Shakespeare-ih Shakespeare n FL
win A. Abbey-will be prcrcnied in Harpef-
Magazine for 1870. with comments by Andrew
Lang Harpers Magazine hn- al-p made spe-
cial arrangements with AphOnre paudei. the
greatest Of living French nnveli-fs for The eI-
elusive publication. IN serial form. If hum0f-
Gus story. 10 be entitled - be Colonisis Of
Trascon the Last Adventure Of the Famous
Tartarin." The story will be- translated by
Henry James, and illustrated by ROasi sad
Nv bach
W. d. Howells will contribute a novelette, 10
two parts. entitled Youma," handsomely il-
Illustrated
ia illustrated papers. touching subjects NJ
current interest and in is short stories poems.
and timely articles; the MagaziJe will main
tain it, well-kEOwn standard.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

Great M j, this Nation in the eyes Of
its people and of the world, it never outgre~
the littleness it exhibited in its treatment Of
Jefferson Davis. The Charleston Gazette
pertinently remarks:
9TH, country could have afforded to be
magngnimous to such a man, ioi he Is near
~ the last ol "a race SUCH ~ made these PEG
pie great, and whose adamnntjne integrity
and pure state manship have LEM all the
,uSlre to American Dry. The principles
of cons i,ulional government which Mr..
Davis cherished are those alone which can
preserve this government amid the dangers
that menace the present and the future"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

We note that Or. :. ?. II. Miller of Elk
ton, Virginia, who supplies such qpanllirs
of lumber for building purposes, i mem
Der Of Land Improvement Company thar
recently pnfohascd a farm opposite tie new
own of Bucna Vista, for winch $4,000 was
paid The tract will be connected with The
town 10y an iron bridge over the river tha,
separate. them.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

The Harpa's Ferry Sentinel wants a char
factory there. From lhe number OF like es-
Establishments recently in operation or pros
pectivey so it looks as II the communities
meant 20 take q rest
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11
,.o ,,o,, SkPpffcal7

If 50 we will convince YOU that Acker'S
English Remedy for the lungs is superior
to all other preparations and is IA positive
cure for ali Throat aud Lung troubles.
Group, whuopinr Cough and Colds. We
guarantee ,hr preparation and will give You
a sample bottle free Sold by Z. Frank
Jonts u Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

Tn Northern Dakota, winch has just he
come a state, they provision the sclro'
houses, for fear thata blizzard m1y lock he
children up for "a week or so. The pupils
are quite sure of am occasional picnic.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

THE BALTIMORE Sun. like good wine.
needs no praise To know it j, to admire il.
1t grows better every year, aud is constant,
strengthening it4 hold on popular respect.
~ lille no pent-Up Uica confines its enter
pri%ing spirit, il never tOrgcts the interest
or needs of the State in which it i, publish
ed, and makes the welfare Of Maryland IL
ESPECIAL concern.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

Now that Jefferson Davis is dead some
ofthe South hating fanatics who never Tor
gave him for the wrong. Oh y did him may
no, be afraid TO 60 our o'uights.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

Silcott cashier of the Sers at mt Arms
Of the House of Representatives. ran od to
Canada, a few days ago, with Sl2OOO be-
longing to members OF Congress. >l.coit
caught our Congressman Wilson for 5000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11
FLOUR.

You will have u have -four ~ mako yorr
Christmas Cake and if won want nice Cakes buN
,lir leading brands Of -four Primrose and Su
prrln'ive aud Won will not fail ia biking An
p'her car load Of Salt ju.t rereivei Prices
s5c. for 6 A. and 81 80 fir hne salt per sick
Country Producciakei. 10 exchange lpf gni"is
40 ca-h prices. Cords delivered free in the
corporation. Rcmemb the place, cfutre
rn"m Sidlcr Building Our motto, Quick
Sales and Short Profits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1889-12-11

Judge David Brewer, of X n-as ha, been
appointed by ;he President Co Che Supreme
Bench Of the United States, 90 I'll The va
cancy caused by the death of JUICE Ma
thew-. He is represented TO De ana able and
upright Judge