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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
NANSEN TELLS OF HIS VOYAGE.
Finds the Polar Sea Has Depth in Places
of LOO FathOnS


Ioxpoy. Auu 15-Tbe Chronicle pr;nts
this ,porr;n,, V,.sc,,s storv ne toId nv
h;,,s,,f;, I'LL Z,,, ~.
~, - =" p'l'' .'a'
.i. r,, snip ur'i'eu nor.h JUST as ne expected:
Inc temperature Icil rapidiy ana was
constantly low with little variation for
the whole winter. During weeks the mer-
curry was frozen. The lowest temperature
was 62 degrees below zero. Every man on
board was in perfect health during the
whole voyage. The electric light, gen.
Grated by wind mill, fulfilled our expec-
tations. The sea was ninety fathOms
deep south of 40 degrees north, where tho
depth suddenly increased and was from
1000 to 1900 fathoms north of that lati-
tude. This will necessarily upset all pre-
viOus theories based on a shallow polar
basin.
THE sea bottom was remarkably devoid
OF organic matter. During the whole
drift l had good opportunities to take n
series OF scientific Observation-Disclosures
icai, magnetic, astronomical and bioiogi-
cai-soundings, deep sea temperatures,
examinations for the salinity OF the sea
water, etc. Under the stratum OF cold ice
water covering the surface OF the polar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
LUCK FOR HANSEN.
Arctic Explorer in a Very Bad
Fix When Found.
he DIDN'T KNOW WHERE HE WAS,

and Watch on Strike and
no Means II Finding His Position-Had
Been Living for Some Time Close to His
Discoveres and Neither Knew It-Pars
Of the Story Of His Journey in the Are
tic Region.
VARDo, Norway, Aug. l5.-tCopyright,
1898, by the Associated Press, THE cap
tain of the Windward, the British steamer
which has just returned from Franz Josef
Land after taking supplies to the British
north pole expedition commanded by
Jackson and known as the jackson.
Harmsworth expedition, has filed telc-
graphic message here describing the acct
dental meeting between jackson and DIR.
Nansen, and forming one of the most re-
markable incidents in the history of Arc
tic explorations; for it appears that the
Norwegian explorer had been living in
hut quite close to one of the English's ex-
plorer's stations for long time previous
to tine meeting of the two men, yet neither
of them was aware Of the others presence
in that vicinity
Nansen Had Lost His Bearings.
In this message jackson describes his
accidental meeting with DIR. Manson.
while the latter was traversing the ice,
and it appears that 1t was lucky meeting
for the Norwegian explorer, as the latter
was misled owing to inaccuracies in the
map drawn by Payer, the discoverer Of
Franz Josef Land, and also because DIR.
Nansen's two thermometers and his watch
having stopped he was quite unable to es-
tablish his position, and was consequently
trying to march westward to Spitzbergen
over the ice pack. which was not only
highly dangerous but probably impossible.
jackson, after meeting Nansen, conducted
the latter to ElmwOOd, the headquarters
of the British expedition, where the doctor
awaited the arrival of the Windward
Had Left the Fran with One Companion.
Jackson, in the dispatch filed by the
captain of the Windward says: "On
June IL met DIR. Manson three miles out
on foe s :. f.. of Cape Flora, and under
most extraordinary circumstances. He
had wintercd in q rough hut within mile
Or two of our northern limit in 1895. and
this spring we unwittingly came within a
few miles of his winter quarters. DR.
Nansen left the Fran with one COM
panion, Lieutenant Sigard Johansen,
lieutenant in the Norwegian navy and
director of the astronomical, meterologi-
cal and magnetic observations, and
reached latitude s6.14, travelling northeast
from where he left the Fran, which was
in 81 north, 102 east. DR. hansen ex
pressed the greatest surprise and the live
Hest satisfaction at meeting with u.s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
venezueia Case Is Hopeful.

LONDON, Aug. 15.-Balfour, IN the house
of commons, replying to Harcourt, the
Liberal leader, who requested informa-
ton relative to the progress of the negotia-
tons for arbitration of the Venezuelan
dispute, said that the government was
still considering the latest proposals of
Secretary Olney, which are regarded as
opening the way for an equitable settle
ment. Balfour adds that the government
has every reason to expect that the pend.
ing negotiations will lead to an carly set.
Element of the dispute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
LION BREAKS LOOSE At MEMPHIS.
Gets into n Cattle Pen and Slaughters o
His Own Account.

Gets into Cattle Pen and Slaughters on
His Own Account.
MEMPHIS. Aug. 15.-Romeo, said to be
the largest male lion in captivity, now
CHARTERED at East End park and forming
part Of Colonel Daniel f. Boone's animal
show, broke from his cage ami dashed out
of the park down Poplar boulevard ut a
terrific pace. Fortunately no one was
astir in the neighborhood at so early an
hour e a. n.y., and the beast, sccnting
blood at Mauldin's slaughter house few
blocks away, dashed into the pens and at.
tackled the cattle there.
The hungry brute succeeded in killing a
steer and u calf when his keeper, Jerry
Cahill, came upon the scene and after a
sharp conflict the lion was finally pitch
forked into submission and was returned
to his cage at the park. The citizens in
the neighborhood of the park held a mass
meeting and demanded that the lions be
removed at once.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
SHE KISSED HER LOVERS COFFIN.
Although Before He Suicided She Had
Laughed at His Love.


BUDA PEsTH, Aug. 15.-In social and
other circles little else is talked of here
than the romantic suicide and funeral Of
Count Arthur Pallavicini, lieutenant of
hussars. The lieutenant, handsome
young fellow and only p years of age, be-
came greatly attached to Miss Ethel Bar
risOn. one of the five harrison sisters, the
wellknown American variety artists,
whose dOings in New York and Berlin
have attracted much attention. Count
Pallavicini sought in every way possible
to induce Miss Ethel to return his love
But she only laughed at his protesta-
lions of affection. On Tuesday Count
Pallavicini was found dead, having COM
mittcd suicide by shooting himself with q
revolver. BY his side was q note saying:
Il beg Miss Ethel Barrison to come to my
collin and press a kiss upon it," Nobody
believed Miss Ethel would grant her low
er's last request. But contrary to expec-
tations she appeared at the funeral dressed
In the deepest mourning and kissed the
coffin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
Scores Of the Ball Agsresations.

CHICAGO, Aug 15.-Following are the
scores at base hall made by National
League clubs: At Cleveland 4,
Pi;tsburg 8; NJ New York-Boston 4. New
York D; at I.ouisville-Chicago 1, Louis
Vile 5; at Philadelphia-Was 0,
Philadelphia Il.
Western League: At Minneapolis-St.
P3ui o, Minneapolis Il; a: Detroit-Co-
lanhus 4, Detroit 3; at Grand Rapids-In.
dianapolis Z, Grand Rapids L
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
Failure of q Peru. lila. Rank.

SPRINGFIELD, Aug. 15.-The auditor of
public accounts has been notified that the
Peru State bank, of Peru, Ills, had sus-
pended operations and requested that he
assume charge of the institution at once
The last report Of the bank, made to the
auditor June 3, 1885, showed the bank to
be in a healthy condition. Everett E.
Gore, chief of the state banking depart
ment, left for Peru last night and viii
take charge Of the bank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
Tennessee Is short of Funds.

NASHVILLE, Aug. Ex-Governor Turney
has called an extra session of the legisla-
ture to meet Sept. for the purpose of
providing against a threatened treasury
deficit Jan. ]. 1887, and Jan. /, 1893, the
assessment laws and decreased tax rates
having failed to provide sufficient revenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
Carlisle Visits the President.

BCZzARDs BAY, Mass, Aug. 15-Af er
spending the afternoon with President
Isle returned to Marion on the Mistletoe
He will be the guest Of Assistant Secre-
tary Eam!ih Nothing is given out which
will lend any political significance to the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
Turks Not I'm 1t with Cretans.

LONDON, Aug. 15.-The Athens CORE
spondent of the Daily News te!egraphs to
his paper as follows: several hundred in
surgents attacked and almost annihilated
some Mussulmans who were marauding
at katovathia, near Heraklion. Turkish
troops were sent to Heraklion to succor
the Mussulmans. but they were also de-
ION rod ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
British Parliament Proroxued.

LONDON, Aug 15.-The session Of parlia-
ment has come to an end having been pro-
rogued with the delivery Of the queens
speech and all the ancient ceremonies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
Cycle Company shor, oe Ca.b.

MILWAUKEE, aug. 15.-Under Sheriff
Armour seized the properties of the Tele-
gram Cycle Manufacturing company yes
terday upon judgments on cognoTit ag-
gregating o62, 4041o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
The Perpetual south American Row.

NEW YORK, Aug 15.-The Heralds cor
respondent in Guayaquil, Ecuador, tele-
graphs that battle took place at Giron.
near Cuenca, between the advance guard
of General Alfaros army and a column of
900 men belonging to General Vegas
forces. The latter were completely routed;
many were killed and wounded and
twenty prisoners were taken by Alfaro's
soldiers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
Spain Strengthening Her Navy.

MADRID, Aug. IA naval committee
has been sent TO England which has been
authorized to acquire an ironclad and .
cxuisee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
"Certain Element" should He Throttle,

HILLsBoRo. Ills, Aug. I5-An attempt
may be made at any time to take Robert
Young from the Jail and lynch him. The
testimony against the alleged slayer of his
wife and daughter introduced by the
prosecution at the second preliminary ex-
animation has reused a certain element
here to high pitch, and threats of vio-
lence are openly made.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-08-15
|;||I3!| Ii l!IIIl|l sI!|199!

are the ncet rcwSnYCL, ssPB. rRoHrr and RI
liable, OF this Rind in the market. The oriefnal
"a cnly genuine WoNAx's SALVATION. Aek
yoor druggist 10 he don't keep them write difec
- us and &C vii .cnd 10 direct upop receipt o
ErfoA u. esa'ed. ~ mail prepaid. A. J. Reiss
Iolaad.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24
PROGRAM
Howard County Farmers Institute,
January 80 and 81.
FIRST DAY-AFrRRNo N.

y.pA
Ao inxHS.tion ..'.........
inf0catlOn...... ................ REV. Mitchell
Response. ............ Hon. S. A. Converse
Topic: Relation Of the Silo to the Dairy
anu the Management of the Dairy Cow, by E. G.
BENNETT. TripOli, Ia; discussion led by j. T.
Doolittle and Mr.. Evans, Sheboygan Falls, Wis
EVENING SESSION AT 1880
Topic: How Can the Farmers Children Be Ed
ucated to the Best Advantage, L. b. Cham.
pin; discussion led by County Superintend.
ent MCPHERSON and Prof. NJ. .. Perry.
large part of the evening will be occupied by
the ladies' with music, essays and recitatiOns
-, ~ SECOND DAY-MoRS1EG SESSION:
WV Topic: How Shall Corn Fodder S; be hanae .iSet
discussion led by II. B. . Dooiittle. Jas
Smith and Geo. NJ. TillsOn.
lf:30 Music and essays by the ladies.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1915 ffayer..... ......... Rev. TaylOr
MUSK.
Topic: Horticulture, c. +. Gardner, Usage;
discussion led by j. b. Mitchell, a. E.
BentS, L. C. Bennett.
2:45 Announcement of result of women's but.
ter contest, with talks by the ladies'
$3.50 Election OF officers, IN iScellaneouS busi
ness.
The conditions of the women's butter contest
will be the same as last year, premium Of s. 2.Ou
for best two pounds. Butter to become the
property OF the association, and should be hand
ed to the Secretary the tirstday Of the Institute
c. C, BRowN. B.P. MOTION.
Secretary. President
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24
Granger and Florenc sY,lla.

Fine weather we are enjoying, al
though Il mild snow storm would be
acceptable.
The little folks have been having a
seige of chicken pox, some have been
quite sick.
We are glad to state that our minis
ter, Mr.. Harkness, who has been con-
tending against sickness, is again able
to be out and join us.
The Granger Literary is progressing
nicely. Much care is taken in pre-
pairing programme which is very
entertaining.
We are sorry to say Miss Annie
Usher is again sick
Mrs. Winters is enjoying visit from
her mother, whose home is in Dakota,
MINI.
DR.. Bradley's family have arrived
and are living in Mrs. Brightman's s
house. Most heartily does Granger
welcome an M. D.
The singing school had to be post
pond this week as the teacher, Mr..
Harsh, was not well enough to be
here.
The Modern Woodmen had the
pleasure of initiating about six, as new
members, into their last meeting.
Those of our friends who have been
hesitating about taking the Woodmen's
degree, will no longer feel any un-
certainty as to the ceremonies. or fear
tc take a ride upon the Woodmen's
goat. which we are lead to believe the
candidates rode very successfully, as
the older members pronounced it we'll
done. After the initiation was over, a
pleasant surprise awaited them at the
home of their neighbor Newmiller.
This surprise was fine supper, pre-
pared by the lady friends of the Wood
men; all were in the best OF spirits
and had jolly time.
DR.. Chamberlain from Cresco, was
the guest of the Woodmen Lodge on
this eventful evening. XERxEs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24
TIRED OUT.

The distressing feeling of WEAKNESS
and exhaustion without effort, which
makes life burden to so many people,
is due to poverty of the blood and
feeble vitality. Ii you are suffering
from such feelings, bludbuilder is
just what you need, and will be the
greatest benefit to you. 1t purifes
and enriches the blood, imparts tone
and vigor to the whole system, aids
digestion and overcomes all morbid
tendencies and nervous affections
caused by a depressed state of the
blood, strengthens and builds up the
system, while it eradicates disease.
1t is pleasant to take and the dose is
small. Try it and be cured. Sold by
j. j. Lowry. Price $l.OO.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24
THE NEW YORK WORLD.
Thrice-a-Week Edition.
Is Pages a Week.
l5s Papers a Year.

Is Pages Week. 1853 Papsrs a Year.
Is larger than any weekly or semi
weekly paper published and is the
only Important Democratic ''weekly''
published in New York City. Three
times as large as the leading Repub-
lican weekly of New York City. 1t
will be Of especial advantage to you
during the Presidential Campaign,
as it is published every other day, ex-
cept Sunday, and has all the fresh
ness and timeliness of daily. 1t
combines all the news with a long
list OF interesting departments, unique
features, cartoons and graphic illus
tratlons, the latter being a specially.
All these improvements have been
made without any increase in the.
cost, which remains at one dollar per
year.
We offer this unequaled newspaper
and the TwICE-A-WEEK PLAIN DEAL
Err together one year for S165 The
regular subscription price oil the two
papers is $500. This combination
will give you "a pages week and 26O
papers during the year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24
Died.

NEAyEs-At her home near Lena, ILL.,,
Friday. December 81, 1895, Charlotte
Neaves, rellct of the late Thomas
DAVIS, aged n years, IL months and
16 days.
Twelve children were. born to Mr..
and Mrs. DAVIS, two of whom died
when young. The surviving children
are Thomas, of Cresco. Iowa; Ann
Wire and Alfred DAVIS, of Guthrie,
Iowa; Carrie Graves, Sarah Meyers,
Charles and Elias DAVIS of Shelby,
Iowa; Margret Kleckner, Kent, Hi
nois; Addie Royer and Henry DAVIS,
Lena, III,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24

The following persons have credit
on subscripton account with tue PEE
DEE: Ralph Jacobus, C. H. Jennison,
Riceville; B. Herplink, Saratoga; H.
L. Richardson, Lourdes; John Ovens,
Maple Leaf; Lawrenc, Sheilds, Rock
ford, H.; Peter Bechtel, Elma; Martin
Vagts, Davis Corners; Chas. McLaugh-
lin, John S. Mckay, Fred Woellstein,
81. II. Culbert, Richard Wentworth,
Cresco; Clarence Giles, Saratoga; H.
Il. Shumway, Minneapolis.
Columbia Club held their annual
meeting in their rooms under the First
National bank, Jan. Is, at which meet
ing, besides transacting business of a
general character, the following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing
year: Pres, Daniel Platt; Vice Pres,
John f. Peck; Sec, j. G. Webster;
Treas, II. c. Burgess; Board Direct
ors. l.. I. Woodcock, d. A. Lyons,
/ Robt.e Blackman, L. H, Sisco, VIM.
Fitzgerald. Walt Minty was retained
rs janitor for the ensuing year.-Re-
publican.
The revival meetings are still in
progress at tho NJ. E. church, bnt will
probably close on Sunday evening.
Although the pastor, Rev. Macurdy,
has not made much noise about it, he
has already accomplished far greater
results than some able expounders of
the gospel have been able to accom-
pllsh during an entire pastorate of
three or four years. His work has
been greatly blessed and much coed
has been accomplished in that church
and the community in general. About
eighty conversions have been made
and sixty-fve probationers have al
ready been received. Results count
Maquoketa Excelsior.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24
A Storv In A Few Words.

John-How did you coma out last
year on your rented farm?
Tom-Barely made enough to pay
the rent.
John-What rent did you pay?
Toni was paying IS per acre.
John-Will you rent a farm this
year?
Tom-No, I am going to buy farm
for the price that have paid yearly
for rent.
John-Where are you going to buy
it?
Tom-Why, have you not seen the
offer of the G. s. Graves Land Co.,
Columbia, Wis, who have an adver-
tisement in our paper?
Above is a sample of conversation
heard between q great many farmers
in the thickly populated counties of
several states.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24

Our best strap-seam, fine and
heavy serge lined Black Irish
Frieze Ulster that made us friends
at $15. Only three left and will
bid them farewell at
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24


Farmers Institute Jan. 80 and 81.
Wrestling match next Wednesday.
Babies pictures for 50 at Schafer's
Fine line of Sewing Machines at
Kellogg's.
Mrs. VIM. Woodward is i'll with
malarial fever.
Shacklock will make your time
piece come to time. Try him.
Children's photos 5000 dozen all
through January, at Schafer's.
d. f. Billings is able to be down
town again after his severe illness.
You can find just what you want in
our spring line of hats at O'Malley's.
DR.. Preston occulist and aurist at
DR.. Kessel's Office Wednesday
jan, 80. 34t4
$500 per month for one year buys
an elegant organ, stool and book, at
Kellogg's ss,sss..s.-,,--,-,s,ss
Miss Sarah McDonough is visiting
relatives and friends at Lime Springs
and Chester.
Mrs. Eloise Sweet. of Alden, Mimi,
is making sunshine about the Mead
home this week.
Have you seen those 78 cent lamps
at A. H, Caward's; they are bargains
if you need one.
w. B. Ousley, D. D. S., in Cresco,
Isl to 10Th. All work guaranteed to
give satisfaction. 15tf
MIR. and Mrs. F. NJ. Clark, of Lime
Springs, were Cresco visitors this
week for a few days.
Rev. Taylor is having visit from
his father .who is presiding elder OF
the Dubuque district.
Hogs are booming. being quoted at
$500 and 8 80, while some sales of ex-
ira fine are reported at $500.
Mahlon H. Culbert, who has been
making winter visit to California,
returned home last Saturday.
f. w. Cutting went to Cresco yes
terday morning to take dispositions in
law suit.-Decorah Journal.
Lamps of all kinds are selling very
fast at A. II. Caward's; don't put it of
too long or you will be too late.
have the finest line Of Organs ever
brought to Cresco; will not be under
sold by any man. GEO. H.KELLoGG.
A. j. Evans, OF the Lime Springs
Sun, was PEE DEE visitor yesterday.
The Sun will resume publication this
week.
G. E. Chamberlain, physician and
surgeon, Office in Lowry's drug store.
Residence, corner northeast from Sis
ters school. tt
Services in Grace Episcopal church
next Sunday, morning and evening.
The quarterly missionary Offering will
be taken in the morning.
For 80 days beginning Jan. 1, viii
make childrens pictures for 80 doz.
regular $3 grade. A. H. ScHAFER.
Over Amundson & Lofthus.
The Colorado Populist blandly re-
marks: While Cleveland was winging
ducks. Queen Victoria was busy pull
ing tail feathers from the Eagle.
It's a fact that we are prepared to
show you the finest line of fancy china
for the least money that was ever Of
cred. A. H. CAwARD.
Our Daly's Flats correspondence,
bright and aggressive as usual, is at
hand too late for this issue, but will
appear in Mondays issue. 'Tis good
enough to keep.
We notice from the Clayton County
papers, the death OF Mrs. Catherine
M. Carrier at Strawberry Point, a
neighbor and friend of our family in
the days long since gone by.
Prof. John Thaler will be in Cresco
every Wednesday to give instruction
on violin or any band instrument, and
also desires to organize class in har-
mony. Address him at Calmar, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24

Ovecoats the startling reductions this
county for such sterling qualities.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-24

a tiue looking and good wearing
Black Beaver Coat, velvet collar,
fly front, good Innings and worth
% Good-bye at
4.9s