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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
INJURED BY THE x RAY.

Capt Webster Says His Sad Experience ID
Against the New Treatment.
Army surgeons are much interested
in the question whether the "X" rays
are dangerous. An army officer, Capt.
~. McA. Webster, Of the Twenty-sec-
ond infantry, has sent to the war de-
partment an account Of distressing
Experience which he Is passing through
lat Mackinan Island, Mich, where he is
spending an extended sick leave.
| He Is victim Of the tx" ray treat
ment, to which he was subjected in
Chicago six weeks ago, since which
he has been q great sufferer, with only
e remote chance, he thinln, OF recovery.
He has been confined to his bed for
more than q month, his abdomen lee
GRATED as from fearful burn and his
hands In the same condition, while nu-
lu,erous other evidences Of the power Of
the operation ere to be observed eli
over him. The tx" rays were turned
lon him to locate bullet thai had
lodged In his back from the accidental
discharge Of pistol. The bullet was
pop IOund. Capt. Weoster then went
back to Machnao Island, where he was
seized with pains and soreness In the
abdominal region, which had been ex-
posed to the TX" ray, compelling him
to remain in bed. The skin had bais-
tered appearances, as II from bad burn,
and the pain was so severe that It re-
iquired Constant treatment.
Next the PATIENTS beard dropped out,
Following this his hands assumed the
seams blistered condition as his aldo
Etnen and the thumb nail Of one hand
became detached. Then he remem-
pared that his hand had been exposed
TO the side ray aa he satin the operating
CHAIR With hia hands clubching It's arms,
The army surgeons await the result
with tnuoh interest.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
SuspiCfouS.

"Why," she asked, "do you seem to
doubt me when tell you that have
never been engaged before2"
Because" he replied, "you kiss and
hug like one who has had experience"
/ After she had claimed down little he
tried to explain that he Judged merely
from what he had heard, but when he
left that evening he knew that she was
still disposed to be suspicious Of him.
cleveland Leader.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
BAYS HIS FACE expLoprp.
eew Danger from Gold In tho Head Dis
covered In Now York,


covered in Now York.
# there be anything in the discovery
which Eric Brermann, a night watch
man In New York city, alleges he has
made, suffering humanity is liable to q
new and horrible danger whenever 1t
catches cold in the head.
You may be walking along, annoyed
by stoppage of the nostrils and those
other annoying feelings, when sudden
" your Uranium will swell to twice
Its normal size and then-bang-your
countenance will fly away in half q
dozen ragged fragments. that is what
he told Policeman Shutter had happened
to him when found the other morning
In Williams street.
The first thing the policeman no.
ticed about Brermann was the enor-
NOUS size Of his head, which, as he de-
scribed 1t, was as big as lions, with
a shaggy gray beard. The watchman's
under lip was cut away with pretty
nearly the whole Of his right cheek.
His left eye was closed by great
swelling, and there were several deep
outs acrosa the face.
"Who hit your" asked the policeman.
Nobody" said the old man, with q
strong German accent, "Nor didn't
fall down, neither. I was just walking,
when my face swe1led up with a cold
aud exploded"
Brer1nann is a widower, living in o
furnished room, which he rents from
Mrs. Pitzel at ~ Frankfort street,
She said that he suffered much from
nose-bleed and always said that 1t came
from exploding veins in his head. His
condition is serious, but he will prob
nt,lv ,>ecover.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
SkillfuI.

!, A tourist in Switzerland who was
about to make the ascent of a mountain
thought best to ask some questions as
to the capabilities of his guide. els he
a thoroughly skillful climber?" he
asked of the hotelkeeper.
II should say sol" exclaimed the
innkeeper. HE has lost two parties OF
tourists down the mountain side and
escaped without scratch both times"
London Punch,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
A Generous Offer.

The only paper published in Des
Moines having a state circulation
which supported Mr.. Bryan during
the last campaign was the Farmers
Tribune.
It is a well edited paper and all in
Iowa who believe in the free coinage
OF silver should have the paper. 1t
Is highly recommended by the demo.
cratic, populist and free silver re.
publican state committee, is a large
eight page paper full of both latest
political and general news. AL
should have it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
Children :; 81; I'll Il; . 81; ;s st { IS;

Gh|dren s s;{5 . cold and nd, ss sass
throat NJ. F. V. lack, Chicago, Ills,
writes: cit gives me a pleasure to
notify you, that Severa's Balsam for
Lungs is an excellent Medicine for
children. We always keep it in the
house."
A never failing and quick-to-act
remedy for Coughs, Cold, Hoarseness,
Tickling in the Throat and all Lung
Troubles is the always effective
Severa's BalsaM for Lungs,
PRICE rs and so CENTS.
The best liniment for Cuts, Bruises,
Burns, Neuralgia, Pains, Swellings,
and Rheumatism is SFvERA's
ST. GOTHARD'S OIL.
PRICE so CENTS.
w. F. Severa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Sold by ]. j. Lowry, Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

All but ninetean out of seventy
three governments own or control
their railways. It is private and not
public ownership that is an expert
ment, and a dismal failure.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
Too Fast for . swallow.

: A swallow Is considered one Of the
fastest of flying birds, and 1t was
thought until recently that no insect
could escape it. A naturalist tells Of an
exciting chase he saw between d swell.
low and a dragon fly, which is among
the swiftest Of insects, the latter finally
escaping.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
There Is no Excuse.

If you want to receive the Twice-a
Week Plain Dealer for one year you
can have it whether you have the
money to spare or not. Get us four
yearly subscribers at $1.OO each and
we will send yours free. If
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
salt MAKES Thick Leaves.

Plants growing near the seq have
thicker leaves than those growing In
land. Apparently the sea salt - The
cause of this phenomenon, as plants
cultivated In artificial y-salted soil Yield
thicker leaves.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

"The republican and national
democrats must act together in the
future on currency matters" Isaac
Seligman, New York millionaire.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
For Sale or Rent.

My house and property in New Ore
gon. Title perfect; price right; terms
satisfactory. Enquire of Geo. Bly,, or
OF A. j. Mintey, near the premises.
n25W3 G.. S. BLY,.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
It Didn't Travel.

:
They tell US sound will travel seven hun.
dred miles an hour,
But we have known yowling cat Of won.
drous vocal power
To perch himself on our back fence and
! through the livelong night
Make sound enough to wake the dead, but
J travel-not q mite.
-, A W pul,atin
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
Third Annual Holiday D,scouu

Third Annual Holiday Dlscoun
From Nov. IL, to Jan. Z, our cabi-
nets (either Aristo or Platino) for $3.50
a dozen. This is no cheap work but
regular $500 and $3.50 grades. |
regulate my own prices regardless of
other gallerys and after Jan. 1, prices
will be as usual. Every print guaran-
teed. A. III. SCHAFER.
Over Amundson g. Lofthus.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
Forgery Caused a War.

Forgery Caused War.
The most momentous forgery on REQ
ord was that which Give committed
when he put Admiral Watson's name
to the treaty between Nicer Jafaer and
the East India company for the purpose
of deceiving Omichund, the Hindoo
banker, who acted as intermediary be-
tween Surajah Dowlah, nabob Of Benz
gal, and the company. The direct result
Of this forgery was the battle Of Plassey
and the foundation of the British en-
pire In India
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. 25c. 6w26
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

WANTED-FAITHFU MEN OR WOMEN
to travel for responsible established house
in Iowa. Salary $3.50 and expenses, Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose self-addres-
sed stamped envelope, The National, Star In
Snrauce Bldg, Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
Very AMUSING.

The Heiress-Yes, when I don't wish
to accept certain mems attentions, and
they ask me where I live, say, in the
suburbs.
MIR. Selfsure-Ha! ha! An excellent
plan. CATER a pause)-But where do
you live, Miss Brownlow?
The Heiress-In the suburbs.--Tit.
Bits. ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
McELREE'S
WINE OF cARDuI

cures painful menstruation, irregulari-
ties, life-sappipg drains, falling Of the
womb and flooding. 1t cures all the
pains aud troubles by making the
feminine organs perfectly strong and
healthy. Its action is wonderfully bene-
fetal to girls just entering womanhood,
and to women passing through the
period known as the "change Of life."
No need to hesitate new. Cure can be
had right at home.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
Or. DAVID KENNEDY'S
EAYQRITE REMEDY

s also specific for the sickness pc
culiar to women, it builds up and
purifies the blood, and restores the
glow of health to pale and sallow
cheeks"
Hundreds of men and women with
the run down. condition, unable to
work have recovered health and
strength through this remarkable
remedy. 1t purifies the blood, stirs
the liver and kidneys to d healthy
action. In cases of rheumatism, kid
ney, liver and urinary troubles, it is
well-known specific.
For sale by all druggists at one
dollar bottle or six bottles for five
dollars.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
And Kidney Complaints.

DIR. w. T. Gilchrist, druggist, of
Waukon, Iowa, said in speaking of DIR.
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
OF Rondout, N. Y: 1T never fails
where the directions are followed
when taken for kidney disease, liver
and urinary troubles, rheumatism
and dyspepsia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

A concerted effort is being made to
get the approaching extra session of
the legislature to pass manufac-
turers law. Many people do not see
the consistency in building up the in
dustries of adjoining states by allow
ing liquors manufactured outside of
Iowa to be brought in and sold to
our people. They argue that home
breweries and distilleries would give
employment to hundred of idle men,
sonsume our surplus corn, rye, etc.,
and save paying freight out on raw
material and in on the finished pro-
duct.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
Special Des Moines Correspondence.

Much interest is conferred in the
approaching extra session of the
state legislature. 1t is feared the
railroad magnates have satisfied
themselves that they could safely
count on majority for their scheme
to knock out the, to them, obnoxious
features of our railroad laws, or they
would not have allowed Gov. Drake
to call the extra session. Every voter
who believes in retaining what little
advantage Iowa shippers now enjoy
from the railroads and as rapidly as
possible get the legislature to force
more out of those grasping monopolies
should send in protest in such en-
phatic tones that the legislature will
not dare to ignore it by making any
change in said laws.
Billiard the clerk of the senate has
been convicted of forgery, and his
position has been or will be declared
vacant by Governor Drake. There
is already large number of republi-
can politicians laying wires to secure
the job and the senate will not need
to worry along without clerk unless
it wants to. G. S. Byrklt, whose po-
sition as deputy state secretary will
soon expire, is anxious to retain a
hold on the public teatand will insist
upon having said clerkship rendered
to him.
State Custodian Metzger has joined
Hanna's amalgamated army of asso-
ciated pie hunters and wants the
Davenport postoffice. If George is
to be kept in public position it
would probably be to the interest
and welfare OF the taxpayers to have
him under the jurisdiction of Uncle
Sam, where his accounts will be more
strictly audited and the opportunities
for pocketing large rake offs will not
be quite SO plentiful as it has proved
to be in his case as state house GUS
todian.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

LUCAS COUNTY, %
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm
of F. j. Cheney y Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo, county and
state aforesaid, and that said firm
will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case
of catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De-
cember, A. d. 1886.
A. w. GLEASON,
( SEAL. Notary Pnblic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surface of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
EsSold by Druggists, 75c.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25
Wanted Idea ! $as $: : e.:
The genuine has signature of
Baron Liebig, in blue, on every jar.

Write JOHN WEDpERBGRE 4 CO., Patent MT.
~ s * s%s SE ai ls edo
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

Prof. Gates of Grinnell college, is
doing noble work for humanity.
His position helps him to secure a
hearing from people not accessible to
reform party papers and speakers
and he thus gets the reform thoughts
before them. His recent lecture in
Des Moines was listened to by large
audience and the plutocrats are con-
siderably worked up to think that
such ideas should be allowed to be
SO ably presented to voters whom
they count upon holding in the anti
good government by keeping them
in ignorance of correct economic
views.
Des Moines city government is
about as rotten as anything could
very we'll be. 1t is now learned that
ex-Alderman McElderry has obtained
in some mysterious way book of
city scale checks and has been forg-
ing them on the West Side schools
for coal that was never furnished.
The police judge has been collecting
fees and showing them in his pocket
instead of the city treasury; the ex>
clerk and others did a wholesale job
of raising bills and pocketing the ex-
cess and it is supposed that each al
derman who had a stand-in with the
ring had some kind of surreptious
fat pullsuch as would keep his mouth
closed from blowing on the others.
These discoveries are to some extent
accounting for the excessive taxes
which Capital City property owners
must pay. Talk about Chicago Doodle
aldermen! They won't be in it il
Des Moines keeps up this pace.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

The leading lights OF the silv er and
reform forces of Iowa are to meet in
Des Moines, Tuesday, Dec. 80, to con-
fer and arrange for future campaign
work. The central committees of all
three of the parties are to be in ses-
sion and a permanent consolidation
may be the outcome.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-12-25

The Iowa Political Union is the
name of the new silver movement
just starting. G. A. Reese of Lucas is
pushing it and hopes to gridiron the
state with local climbs under that
head. G. A. Walsh is the president
Gen. Weaver first vice-presldent, E..
I. Meredith secretary, N. F. Baker
treasurer, G. A. Reese organizer, with
long list of other officers about
equally distributed between silver
democrats, republicans and populists.
There is to be regular constitution
and bylaws and small dues are to be
paid by each member, the same to be
boarded up for future campaign
funds, so that when the next political
battle comes on there will be some-
thing with which to do something.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
DID YOU EVER

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? If not, get a bottle
now and get relief. This medicine has
been found to be peculiarly adapted
to the relief and cure of all Female
Complaints, eXerting a wonderful di-
rect influence in giving strength and
tone to the organs. 1t you have Loss
of Appetite, Constipation, Headache,
Painting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleep,
less, Excitable, Melancholy or troub,
led with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters
is the medicine you need. Health and
Strength are guaranteed by its use,
Fifty cents and 81 at f. Kalteyer &
Sons drug store. 3
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
SPLENDID ATTRACTION BOOKED

From comic opera to straight come
dy is radical and most complete rev.
OlutiOn, the magnitude of which is
hardly appreciated by those who are
not fully acquainted with the extreme
antithesis of the two types of enter
tainment. 1t has. however, seeming
ly been most successfully achieved
by the popular comedian, Digby Bell,
and his charming wife, the brilliant
cOntraltO. Laura Joyce Bell, in their
depletion of Deacon HIP and the
spinster. Lizzie Grout," in HOyt's
charming comedy and story of New
England character. "a Midnight
Bell" The advent Of the admirable
organization presenting Mr.. Hoyt's
masterpiece at the Grand Opera house
Thursday and Friday nights and Fri
day matinee will be hailed with de-
light by the theatre going public. The
excellence of the supporting compa-
ny, the quantity and quality of the
scenic presentation, and the admiIa-
BILE music. has aroused a more than
usual degree of interest and it is safe
to assume that the capacity of the
Grand will be tested to the utmost.
The incidental music Of the piece,
as well as the vocal numbers were
especially arranged by Messrs. Percy
Grant and Victor Herbert. composer
of prince Ananias." 1.-THE Wizard of
the Nile" and the conductor of Gil
more'S famous band.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
e, BROWN.

is going to move from 5O61a East
Houston street, and will sell his en-
tire stock, at half price for 80 days
only. Now is the time to get bargains
in Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods,
Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, Ladies'
Mems, Misses, Boys, and Chidrens'.
Mems IS suits for $500.
Boys 50 suits for $1.00.
Mems 50 Alpine Hats for $1.OO.
Mems S1.50 Alpine Hats for 75c.
Misses school shoes, Csc and 75c.
Mems shoes for $1.00.
Ladies' shoes for $1.00.
and everything else in proportion. Re-
member the place, 5061a East Houston
street. 10. BROWN, PrOp.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
POUND NOTICE.

Taken up and in the city pound, on
Matamoras street, on or about the 30
day of December, 1896:
l sorrel horse, brand not plain, looks
like l. A., with bar below.
l red heifer, no brand visible.
1 red roam jack, no brand visible.
l mouse colored horse mule. no
brand visible.
1 bay horse, brand not plain on left
shoulder.
l brown mare mule, brand not plain
on left shoulder.
1 bay horse mule, brand not plain
on left thigh.
1 gray jennet indiscribable brand
on both sides of neck.
1 brown and white COW, no brand.
l brown jennett, no brand.
Which will. if not redeemed before
sale, be sold at public auction, to the
highest bidder, for cash, at said
pound, at the hour of II o'clock a. M.
on the 4th day of January, 1897.
w. ID. DRUSE.
IL % st Marshal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
I. & G. N. RAILROAD.

North bound trains leave for Aus
tin at 8 a. M, 900 a. m. and $50 p.
m.,; and arrives from Laredo at 7:30
p. m.
South bound trains arrive at a. M,
7:15 D. M, and 9:55 p. M: and leave
for Laredo at 9:45 a. m.
NJ. K. &. T. FROM 1. & G. N DEPOT
Trains leave for Waco, st. Louis
and Kansas City at $50 p. M; and
arrive at $50 a. m.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.
East bound trains arrive from Mex
leo and Eagle Pass at 11.3O a. m;
and leave at 11.50 a. m. and 10 p. m.
for Houston, Galveston and New Or
leans.
West bound trains arrive from New
Orleans, Houston and Galveston at
1925 a. m. and 4:25 p. m; and leave
for Eagle Pass and Mexico at 45 p.
m.
s. A. & A. omission ROUTE.
Trains leave daily for Cuero, Hous-
ton and Galveston at 8 a. m; for Bee
vile, Corpus Christi and Rockport at
2:25 p. M; and arrive daily from the
former places at 7:05 p. M; and from
the latter at lao p. m.
Kerrville Branch - Mixed train
leaves San Antonio daily except Sun
day at 2:45 p. M; regular passenger
leaves San Antonio Sundays only at
$50 a. IN. Mixed train daily except
Sunday arrives at San Antonio at
1O:45 a. M; regular passenger train
Sundays only arrives at San Antonio
at $50 p. m.
S. A. &.GULF SHORE.
Train leaves San Antonio for Mar
tinez, Sanders, Atkins, Layernia and
Sutherland Springs at 8 a. M, daily
except Sunday.
Arrives at San Antonio at GIT p. M,
daily except Sunday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

In order to wind up the affairs Of
this estate, 1 offer for sale at bar
gain the following improved and I'M
improved real estate in this city:
Lot, corner Hays and blackberry
streets 145x1SS feet, two dwellings on
same. ~
Cottage and two lots, Westfalls ave,
South Heights.
Cottage and two lots, Essex street,
South Heights.
Dwelling and large lot, Summit ave
and Howard street, Laurel Heights.
Six lots near Midway, West End,
unimproved.
Seven lots on Burnett and Blame
streets. unimproved. A bargain to
cash purchaser. I'D fEEIn,
Administrator of the estate of Chas.
7. Langholz, decd, All Main plaza.
12-2I-30t.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-12-30
BOYCOTT BROKEN.

J. f. Davenport. distant passenger
agent of the Toledo, st. Louis and
Kansas City railroad, headquarters
at st. Louis. telegraphs to City Pas
senger and Ticket Agent w. G. Rigs
by, of the International. that the Erie
and Lackawanna road has broken its
boycott, on the Toledo, st. Louis and
Kansas City road.