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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
Willard !. Converse
Attorney and Counselor
At Law
Rooms and Berg Block.
CRESCO, IOWA.
Fa rm for Sale

Three miles south and two miles
west of Cresco, in New Oregon
township, consisting of 1870 acres, fair
dwelling, barn 4Ox6O feet, good we'll
and wind mill also running water dis
charged in tank. also all other
needed ontbuildings. For price ard
terms of sale apply to Joseph j
Glass, Cresco Iowa. weeks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
He and She.

She-He whistled as he went, for want
of thought. OF course it was a boy.
You wouldn't find a girl whistling for
want of thought.
He-No. She wouldn't whistle. She'd
talk.-Indianapolis Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
Saved a Great Deal of Labor,

The Vicar Ito seSton)-Why don't you
see that the seats in the church ara
busted now and then, Tombs?
Tombs (the seNton)-I do, sir; the
congregation does it every Sunday
morning, sir.-AnsWers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
Loud.

Winebiddle-Young Mr.. Tillinghast
is man of loud tastes.
Gildersleeve-He never struck me so.
Winebiddle-He told me he was fond
of Wagner opera.-To Date.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
The Brute.

she-1t says in the paper that Chi
cago woman was arrested in Colorado
and that she refuses to talk.
He-I don't believe it.
She-That she won't talk?
lIe--That she's from Chicago-Chi-
cage Record.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
She Hits tho Mark.

My wife is afraid of a gun;
At sight Of one trembles and hollers;
And yet she's an excellent shot
When ritling my pockets of dollars.
Detroit Free Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
An Elegant sufiiciency

Mrs. Slimdiet--Have some more of the
mackercl, Mr.. Boarder?
Mr.. Boarder-No, thank you; but I'll
take bucket of water, if you please
n. Y. Weekly. -.-.--..------
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12

The instinct of brutes and insects
can be the effect of nothing else than
the wisdom and skill of a powerful, ever
living agent.-Newton.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
A Moro Suggestion.

~ can't find words tc express my love
for you" said a New York dude to an
actress.
She-Suppose, then, you write it out
In fgures-in Il checll.-Texas Sitter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
The Usual Plan.

"At last l have found a way to man.
age my wife properly"
Have, eh; how do you do it?"
ooh, just let her do as she pleases.'
st. Paul Dispatch.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
When ) i. JALUES OIL
would cure in tic right way, right
Drawing che Color Limc.


"The% do say" said one new con.
sressma'l, that the pinl-tea habit is
interfering with the work of states.
manshir."
Well" was the thoughtful reply OF
his colleague, Il shouldn't wonder il
it did. don't take any stock In these
epicurean innovations. If man must
drink tea AT all let him stick tx, the
good. old-fashioned green tea lie was
used to at home. "-Wrshiprton STAR
a Slight Difference.
CAS- | understand it, doctor, if I be-
ieve I'm well. III lie we'll. Is that the
:dea?"
st is"
Then, if you believe you're paid, I
suppose you'll be paid
Not necessarily"
but why shouldn't faith work as we'll
III one case as in the other?"
why, you see, there is considerable
difference between having faith in the
Almighty and having faith in you."-
Chicago Evening Post
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12
Could Hear.

Hans has climbed up into the cherry
tree to gather cherries. Meantime -
storm came on and the father called out
to the lad:
Come down, Hans, it is beginning to
thunder
"There is no need, father" shouted
the boy. Il can hear it where 1 am."-
illustrirte Chronik.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-05-12

Ballington Booth when shown the
above interview with Commander
Booth-Tucker, stated that he would not
consent to any conference with the
Booth-Tuckers. He declared that any
hope of his return to the army of Gen.
Booth was entirely vain.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
WASHINGTON FIRE COMPANY'S
CONDOLENCE TO THE WIDOW
OF WILLIAM McNEAL.

WASHINGTON FIRE COMPANY'S
CONDOLENCE TO THE WIDOW
OF WILLIAM McNEAL.
The Washington Fire Company held
a largely-attended meeting last night
to take action on the death OF william
McNeal, the brave fireman whowas killed
while assisting the company in it's at
tempt to extinguish the big fire OF last
Thursday night.
A series of resolutions, expressing
the deepest sorrow. and extending .he
coincidence and sympathy of the COM
pany TO Mrs. McNeal and family, were
adopted.
Fireman McNeal was one of the most
alert men in the service and affiliated
with the Washington company, and
the eulogy to his memory by that COM
pany is particularly appropriate.
The company decided to forward q
copy of the resolutions TO the dead
mans family, and TO engross them on
its minutes. The apparatus OF the
company will be draped for thirty days.
The company also decided TO invite
the citizens OF Wilmington to sub
scribe fund for the relief OF Mrs. Nc
Neal and as a tribute to her husbands 3
bravery. j. II. Shipley, George w.
Sasse, Robert c. Porter, William ID.
Carr and Horace l.. Vandegrift were
appointed a committee to receive sub
scIiptions. which may be left at the
Washington engine house, or at any OF
the newspaper offices.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

The Bayard Legion Democratic Club
will give a smoker In its rooms on Oc-
tober %. Lunch and politics Will be
discussed.
The repairs at Market street bridge
have not been completed, the unusually
high tides preventing work on IT,
"A carrier pigeon came to the stable
at No. $40 East Eleventh street yester-
day. On one Of its legs was n band
with the number SS,572. f.
DIR. William II. Cooper has been
appointed by the president to succeed
George w. Townsend as deputy collec-
tor OF port The new collector will as
sumo the Office Immediately
David p. Smyth. who was injured
some time ago by being struck by a
trolley car, is reported to be improv-
ing.
-Winonah Council, Junior o. U. A.
NJ, at it's meeting last night passed
resolutions Of sorrow on the death Of
Rev. Merritt Hulburd. who was a mem
Der Of the council.
Rev. M. J. McManus, assistant pas
tor of ST. Marys Church, has just COM
pleted a temperance comedy, entitled,
"Plain Drunks, or the Vagaries OF a
WheelbarrOw."
St Mary's Reading Circle will
meet in st. Mary's parochial school
building tomorrow night
Benjamin f. Dillahy, of Little
Creek, Kent county, has been granted
an increase Of pension.
The Edge Moor Bridge Works
started up on full time yesterday.
Property transfers recorded to-day
were: From William Doyle and wlie
to Julia Reynolds, lot at Chestnut and
Adams.
Officer John Purcell has received a
telegram announcing the death OF his
mother at Oxford, Pa.
The second section Of train No So
on the p, w. & b. railroad, was delay
ed a short time this morning by hot
journal box on the parlor car Chryses.
"A special train will probably be
run from Landenberg to Wilmington
by the b. & o. railroad on November
to get the election returns.
The Spanish steamer Ciudad dc
Reus is expected to clear from the
Harlan and Hollingsworth Company's
shipyard i'm a few days.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the Door of Hope will be held on Wed.
nesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock, at Grace
M. e. Church.
The Police Commission met last
night and transacted routine business
An inquest will be held this even
ing over William McNeal the fireman
who was killed while at duty.
The body of George Neutze. for
merly of this city, who died in Texas
will arrive here on Wednesday.
building Inspector Grubb issued q
permit to Richard Gibbons for altera-
tions to the house No. 1871 Market
street
Officer James Shields is confined tC
his home with a heavy cold.
register of Wills Crossan has
granted letters testamentary upon th'
estate OF Henry Foster, late Of New
Castle hundred, to Thomas B. FOSTER
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
E. P. STEPHENS DEAD.

e. p. Stephens. formerly OF Whining
ton. but for three years chief druggist
at the Jefferson Hospital, in Philadel-
phia, died there on Monday night. He
retired early and shortly afterward
Drs. W. ]. Roe and ]. o. Arnold heard
a peculiar noise in his room, and en-
tering, found him very i'll. He died in
two hours. George S. Stephens. Of Will
mington, a brother of the dead man.
went to Philadelphia to take charge OF
the remains, which will be brought here
for burial. An inquest to determine
the cause OF his death will be held this
afternoon. Mr.. Stephens was 81 years
old
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
CONSIDERABLE BUSINESS TRANS
ACTED AT THE MEETING OF
THE MEMBERS LAST EVENING.

ACTED AT THE MEETING OF
THE MEMBERS LAST EVENING.
The Board Of Education held it's
regular meeting last evening and con-
siderable business was transacted. The
bids to furnish seats for the Howard
school were awarded to M. Megary &
Son for $3.50. J. & j. n. Harman re-
ceived the contract to furnish hat
racks for the Howard school, their bid
being $S1.20.
1t was reported that sixty-five pupils
had been enrolled at the new colored
school at Second and Washington
streets.
The Committee on Teachers reported
in favor OF adopting the amendment to
raise the standard of promotion in the
High School from 20 to 75 per cent
The motion was carried.
The motion to hold a teachers insti-
tute was also carried and the sum of
$500 was allowed to meet the expenses
of said institute.
The following financial report was
made:
Balance on hand August 81, to new
building fund, S4,O91.65; current ex-
penses, S5S.52; negro school tax,
S6L97; September appropriations, SILL
l60.79; interest on deposit in August,
Sl732; total. $15.59615.
Salaries paid officers and janitors,
S92634; paid for repairs, s1,304.O1; paid
for fuel, s2,OO5.96i paid for books, ST.
562,91; paid for training expenses,
S17.75; paid for new buildings, S4,-
925.36; miscellaneous bills, S2O,965.36;
current expenses, $2.295.54; new build
ing fund, s6e629; total, l5,596.15.
Edwin Talley was appointed inspec-
tor of all schools at a salary of $50 a
month. Superintendent Harlan was
authorized to purchase a typewriter at
a cost OF 800.
President Baird reported that the
board had received s15,596.96 from the
state.
J. w. Crumm was before the board in
reference to the trouble of his son at
the High School. Dir. Crumm said his
boy had been harassed by the unkindly
remarks Of his teachers. He also made
some assertion about Mr.. Harlan, but
was stopped by President Baird. The
board listened to Mr. Crumm's story
but took no action.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
A PROBABLE MURDER.

JOSEPH c. WINDAL, A WHINING
TON MAN, SUPPOSED TO HAVE
BEEN MURDERED.
Joseph Q. Windal, formerly OF this
city, but recently a resident OF Philadel-
phia, is reported to have been MUIR
dered near Elk River, Minnesota
Windal was employed at Cramps
shipyard, but left there to go West, and
nothing has since been seen or heard
OF him.
Walter n. Windal, the missing man g
brother, received a letter from one
Stanley Morgan. The letter stated that
a man answering the description OF
Joseph Windal was found dead on the
railroad tracks near the Elk fork.
Mr.. Windal. after receiving the let
ter, started at once for the place mem
toned, and found that the remains
were those OF his brother Mrs Fred
erick Stuck, OF this city, is a sister of
the murdered man. 1t is supposed that
Windal was murdered and his body
placed on the tracks to conceal the
crime.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
FATHER FALLON'S LECTURE.

THE FIRST OF THE SERIES GIVEN
LAST EVENING IN BROWNsON
HALL.
The first OF the series OF lectures un-
der the auspices Of the Brownson LII
brary Association this Winter, was
given last evening.
After several selections by the mem
bers OF st. Paul's choir, Rev. NJ X.
Fallon delivered lecture on Primary
Money" The speaker delivered the
lecture in his usual versatile style that
is too well-known to need any COM
ment.
The lecture was enjoyed by those
present Francis II. Honecker will ad-
dress the association In November.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR CONVEN-
TON

The seventh annual state convention
OF the Young Peoples Christian En-
deavor Society will be held in Smyrna
on October 2S-2O, and large number
of Wilmingtonians will attend The
opening session and the sunrise prayer
meetings will be held in the Presby-
terian Church, but all the other ses-
sions will be held in the NJ E. Church.
Rev. A. Stengle will deliver the ad-
dress OF welcome to the delegates and
William S. Prickett, of this city, will
respond. Rev. +. ID. Greene, secretary
of the National American Relief So
ciety, will deliver an address on "The
Armenians, the Martyr Race Of the
Nineteenth Century" A number of free
parliaments and discussions on Chris
tian Endeavor work will be held.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
OFF no WASHINGTON

Encampment No. "a, U. V. L., ac-
companied by a large number of visit
ors, left for Washington this morning
at 1105 o'cock, over the b. &
o. railroad to attend the Ma
tional U. V. l.. Encampment. Gen
eral John p. Donahoe, Of Wilmington,
feels confident of being elected national
commander. Everything now points to
his election, and unless some new
name is presented when the encamp-
ment begins IL is believed that his cleo
ton will be made unanimous.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
MISS REEHAMs LOSS.

Miss Jennie Beeham, while looking
at the sleeping man at Seventh and
Market streets this morning. lost a
small package containing a pair Of
gloves and side combs, which she had
previously purchased Two men Fho
were standing near, saw a colored man
pick the bundle up and start down Mar
ket street with it. Miss Beeham is out
about g.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
rn Cn Tn RUSSIA

The Delaware Iron Works of New
Castle this morning sent for Brick
layer Green, of Wilmington, who is to
be sent by the company to Russia to
rebuild the pipe-making furnaces re-
Gently shipped there. He and the men
from New Castle, who will go, will
leave tomorrow night.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
BROKE A CARS SEAL.

Deputy Collector of Customs Peter
b. Ayars went to the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company's shipyard this
morning to remove the seal from car
load Of lumber that came into the
works from Canada. His presence i'm
mediately gave currency to a filibuster-
ing, in which, of course, there was no.
truth
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
HELD ON sIrspIcInN

A colored man named James Brown
is in custody here on suspicion of being
the one who outraged Mrs. Pounds, on
the Feeder" road near Baldwin, Md.
He is a Virginia negro and was for a
time employed as a farm hand on the
Bowen farm, near Iron Hill, but was
discharged because of his cruelty to the
stock.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
BIRDS NOT LIBERATED.

On Friday the Staten Island HON.
ing Club, of South Beach, Staten Is
land, sent 100 homing pigeons to Will
mington to be liberated on Sunday in
the 100-mile fly. On account OF the
terrific storms on the Atlantic coast,
the birds have not yet been liberated.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13

Y, which was a favorite resting place
of DR.. Hnlburd, for interment to-mor-
row.
Yesterday the official board OF Union
M. E. Church met and adopted resolu-
tions respecting the death OF Mr.. HUI
burd ordered them spread on the
minutes, and sent copies TO the family
and to the official board of Grace
Church.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
WHO'LL BE THE NEXT?

Theodore Buckalew, of No. 721 East
Tenth street, not to be outdone by any
one IN matter Of old publications, walk
ed into the Evening Journal Office yes
terday with a copy of the Ulster
County Gazette, published at Kingston
N. Y, by Samuel FreeT & Son. II is
No. SS, Of volume 2, and bears date OF
January 4, 1900. Among other things
it contains a poetical selection on the
death OF General Washington.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
ST. HEDWIG'S TEMPORARY
PRIEST.

PRIEST.

The congregation OF ST. Hedwig's
Church is enthusiastic in its praise and
thanks to Rev. lie Francis, chaplain
OF the Visitation Convent, for his SER
vices and attention during the two
months wait It had for their Polish
priest, Rev. DR.. Goltz, of Detroit. The
members say that il, among the other
languages Father lie Francis knows, he
had learned Polish, they would nave
never allowed him to give up his extra
care
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
sMEITz IN THE cATsKuI.s

Samuel N. Smeltz left tonight for the
Catskill mountains, to look after his
Christmas trees. He expects to have
a larger and better supply this year
than ever before, if such a thing is pos
sible.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
WIZ DON'T you LEARN sHORT.
FALL STYLES READY.

Fall styles Derby Hats now in stock
in all the fashionable shapes at Ross,
No. 210 Market street. You will find
the largest stock and best assortment
in the city, selling at prices guaran-
teed the lowest. New Fall Neckwear
and Furnishings.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
NOTICES


ATTENTION EVERYBODY.-A court
OF the Independent order OF Forresters Of
America is now being organized In this
city. Any white man between the ages
OF IS and so is eligible to membership. The
Order OF Forresters IL one of the Oldest
organizations in America, with mem
bership Of over 10000. A sick and acct
dent benefit of $500 per week. Free medi-
cal attendance, also a funeral benefit of
Der. Insurance on member from $500 TO
81. .00O The charter Is now open at greatly
reduced rates. Apply TO
CHARLES HAYWARD,
Room No. g.
McVey Building,
or at residence. No 500 West Fourth
street Wilmington, Del.
NOTICE.-A meeting Of the Democrats
of the First ward will be held AT No. 307
West Second street Wednesday, evening
October IA, at o'clock. All Democrats
OF the ward are earnestly requested to be
present. as business OF importance vi be
transacted. HARRY ATHENS.
Chairman.
JOHN B. STRAIN. Secretary.
NOTICE.-The office of the assignees of
Head q Co. has been removed TO north
east corner OF Fifth and Shipley streets
'Ss'''' '''' JOHN ii. DANDY and
OTHO NOWLAND,
NoTIcE.-To COUNTY TAX-PAY-
ERS.-The receiver Of taxes, John T..
Dickey, will sit at the following places
during the months OF August, September
ana OCTOBER AT oates as slhleQf Aol thc
collection of county, poor, road and dog
October 14-Middletown.
October 15-Odessa.
October 16-Marshalltol for MIL Creek
Hundred.
October 17-Stanton.
October 21-Newport.
October 22-Centreville.
October 23-Kirkwood.
October N-Kirl1wood.
October 2S-NeWark.
October 2s-Practical Farmer.
October 30-Newark.
October 31-Practical Farmer.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
MoRKING ON FuLL rIME-

The Ford Morocco Works started
on full time yesterday. giving employ
ment to a large number of morocco
workers. The large addition to the
companys works is practically com
pleted.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
cAMPnnLL is AL RIGHT.

George Campbell. who attempted sui
eide Saturday night, left the Delaware
Hospital this morning Campbell, aside
from having crippled arm, is other
wise all right.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
GRAND OPENING.

The friends of William c. Mccall are
invited to attend the grand opening of
his saloon tonight, at No. 1922 West
Third street.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
PUBLIC SALES

PUBLIC sale of household goods at No.
1872 Van Buren, street on Thursday morn
ing. October 10, commencing at 10 o'clock,
sharp. A. l.. WHITE.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
BUsINEss OPPoRrUNIrIEs.

$S5 average weekly net income with $3.50
invested. Safe, conservative. Prospectus,
proofs. free. +. DAILY, 1898 Broadway, N. Y.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13

Jack Wallen. Of New Castle. and
Jack Williams. OF the South. will meet
tonight at No. S11 West Second street.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
HELP WANTED

WANTED.-Students OF both sexes for
NIGHT SESSIONS (now open) OF Godey
College, Eighth and Market SITS. Practi-
caly no claeses-students taught alone.
No embarrassment Any age. Selaxt one
or mere of following: Practical Book
keeping. Rapid Forearm Writing, Arith-
mstic, Spelling, Quick Figuring, Let.e
writing. Shorthand, Typewriung. etc.
Onice open evenings. Enroll now. Easy
terms. Drop postal for free night circular.
Day sessions now open.
II. S. GOLDEY, Principal.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13


WE SURELY THOUGHT VIZ
would have TO disappoint a great
many customers Saturday in not
naVlng enough OF those Fine
Black Clay Diagonal Suits for s..
sold almost every one we had on
the tablesl Had to take them out
of the window!
But by Good Luck the express
company brought us seventy fine
suits Just before evening, and we
were ready for all comers.
Had no idea there were 80 many
men wanting Fine Dress Suits
But then they are as good as
any for Sl2 hereabouts
Ihey are strictly all-wool. ele-
gantly trimmed and tailored and
perfect fitting. Either sack or
cutaway, IS the suit.
Stere epen every evening.
Strictly one price and IL dissat-
isted with your purchase We will
return yeur meney.
NEW YORK
CLOTHING HOUSE,.
s1s EARKHT gTRHMT.
MAX. EPHRAIM. Prop.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
BOUGHT A BIG PLANT.

John NJ. Rogers, Of Wilmington, has
purchased the plant Of the Taylor-Rice
Engineering Company, at gloucester
City, n. j., and it will hereafter be
known as the John M. Rogers Boat,
Gauge and Drill Works. The plant
will manufacture all kinds of absolute
ly precise measuring tools and will
build steam yachts and launches.
Steam and compressed air rapid-cut-
ting drills will also be manufactured.
WHY DON'T YOU LEARN SHORT
HAND AT
Goldey College, day or night sessions.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13
ATLANTIC OITY 8ogELs.

SAN MARCOS HOTEL.
Pacirc and Massachusetts Avenues.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J..
OPEN ALL THE YEAR.
Near the Beach. Elegant and Modern.
Hydraulic Elevator. Sun Parlor. Hot
and Cold Salt Baths. Cuisine and Ser
vice. Unexcelled. A. GRUBB.
Evening journal., 1896-10-13

WANT ADDICKs TO GET OUT OF
THE FIGHT IN FAVOR OF JOHN
H. HOFFECKER, AND OFFER TO
DROP HOUSTON AND TAKE UP
WILLIS-ADDICKS WILL NOT
AGREE TO ANY COMPROMISE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-03
National Democrats Gathered at
indianapolis From Patriot
ic Motives.
So Alleges Ex-Governor Flower
in His Speech as Temporary
Chairman.
Chicago Platform and Candidates
Roundly Denounced "A Dig
nitied Gathering.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 3.-That Old
Soils golden rays were hidden by
masses of silver clouds during the early
morning did not seem to furnish a
cause for depression among the gold
Democrats assembled here. Perhaps
the reflected rays from the unique
golden stars in the many American
flags about the hotel lobbies furnished
sufficient of the needed yellow light to
tone the early morning gray. 1t was a
bright, brisk morning 4hat greeted the
delegates when they rose early. True,
the sun was not pouring his rays into
the city streets, but the few white
clouds, with no suggestion of rain in
them, that obscured his royal vision