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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
TONS OF VIRGIN GOLD.
Rich Find of Ore In the Southern Black
Hills Mining Region.

Rich Find of Ore In the Southern Black
Hills Mining Region.
This week one of the richest gold
properties ever opened in the hills was
sold to eastern parties for SIS, 900, says
q Custer City letter TO the Minneapolis
Journal. The find was made about two
months ago by William Farrant and Ed
Rogers, who located the ground in Sep
TENDER last year. Since they made their
find the discoverers preserved the ut
most secrecy and the news Of the find
comes with that of it's bonding. 1t is a
contact vein and at the surface is some
IL feet in width, with seam of ex-
ceedingly rich granulated quartz over
two feet in width. The vein has been
opened for so feet and can be traced for
O mile or more. Quartz taken from the
outcropping assays from 1855 to the ton
up to $4,000, and at one point oil the
quartz shows heavy free gold, dis
tributed throughouttheb body of the vein.
Firmly fixed In the ledge stands large
bewlder weighing manytons, splintered
and divided at the top. A pail of water
thrown on this great specimen shows
that the whole interior of the cleft is
lined with virgin gold, which glitters in
remarkable way as it is wet. Nothing
to equal this specimen was ever discov-
cred in the Black hills, and it is doubt.
full If anything like it was ever found in
the gold areas of the world The men
who have bonded the mine have large
means and will at once begin develop
ments on a large scale.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
STRANDED MINERS in ALASKA.

Thousands Who Went to Cook Inlet to
Hunt for Gold Having Hard Struggle.
About 5000 miners are stranded at
Cooks inlet, which is nearly 1000 miles
northwest of Juneau, Alaska. They
are camped in tents along Six Mile and
Resurrection creeks, which empty into
Turnagain Arm, the headwaters Of
Cooks inlet. In many cases claims I'M
derneath the snow had been stalsed off
last year, or before the latest prospect
ors got there. The result is large
number of conflicting claims, which are
likely to cause trouble should gold be
discovered in paying quantities.
The brigantine Blakeley, which
sailed for Cooks inlet in April, carry
ing 60 prospectors, has just returned.
She brings news that the miners were
very much discouraged when she left,
and those who had any means were pre-
pairing to leave as quickly as possible.
The Blakeley crew say that each day
they were there squads of miners, num-
bering from dozen to so each, were to
be seen going up and down the various
creeks searching for gold. All re-
tulHeu eluply Ahtuucu. CONSIDERABLY
over half of the prospectors had no
money left when they landed, their pas
sage money and extensive outfits hav-
ing cost them from 500 to $500 each.
Many had become SO Disguised that
they We're selling their provisions to get
money to secure passage for home.
When the Blakeley left some Of the
miners were striking for the head
waters of the Ke1nai river, 80 miles
south of Turnagain Arm. James
Churchill. a rancher, who returned on
the Blakeley, says that it is not un-
likely that the miners left on Turnagain
Arm will seize some of the vessels there
and help themselves to get away. About
dozen vessels are there now, large
and small, mostly from Puget Sound.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
DlscREDlTs INDIAN TROOPS.
Remark of Lord Wolseley That Has
Caused Quite Stir.

Remark of Lord Wolseley That has
Caused Quite q Stir.
Field Marshal Lord Wolseley, comman-
der in chief of the British forces, has
created sensation by statement made
to the Indian military commission that
he would not like to put Indian troops
in front of European s. iers, adding:
81 should not like to fight the army Of
France or Germany or any other army
with Indian troops"
Military officers now in England who
have served in India declare that there
is no ground for Gen. Wolseley's re-
marks The Indian troops, they de-
clare, are an admirable fighting force,
equal In every way to the soldiery OF
Russia OF any other country. 1t is the
consensus Of opinion in military cir.
cles that the commander in chief was
animated in making his statement by
feeling of jealousy towards Gen. Lord
Roberts, whose high opinion of the In.
dian soldiery is based upon experience
Field Marshal Lord Wolscley's action
has caused indignant protest upon ali
sides and has placed him in evil odor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18

IT will be remembered that year or
two ago She was sold to Hamburg firm
OF ship-hreakers. She was, however,
rescued at a cost of $4,000, and a. fur
Their expenditure has restored her to
the condition in which she was when,
In 1909, she carried Nelson's flag in the
Mediterranean. She was launched in
1898, and is q two-decker carrying So
guns, the last survivor of the class Of
vessels which gave rise to the phrase
1.-The wooden walls of England" Nel-
son was amazing fond of her, and,
though he was not on board her a the
battle of the Nile, she took part in
many q famous fight and helped to de-
stroy the Guillnume Tell. After she has
been shown at Woolwich she will be-
set forth upon prolonged tour, visit
ing America and the colonies, as we'll AS
divers British ports. She is also to be-
seen at the naval exhibition at Kiel,!
when it is likely the emperor will do
her the honor IT, inspect her.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
ONE OF CHARLES FEATs.

playmates, and that is that he is ver-
table pocket edition of a Nineteenth,
century Hercules.
Charlie weighs only so pounds net,
but with boyish pride depicted in his
bright eyes he easily puts up 5o-pound
6umbbell Is times with either hand. He
also has performed many other marvel1
Gus feats Of strength, one Of which is
lying on his back, raising 50-pound
hell in his hands and at the same time
lifting a platform with his legs on which!
two grown men are standing, one Of
whom is his father. Their aggregate
weight Is something more than 500
pounds. He has also lifted his mother
clear of the floor and has often carried
the whole family considerable dis
tance.
This miniature edition of Sampson Isl
modest little fellow, pupil at Ter-i
race school, South Brooklyn, where he
stands we'll in his class. His parents
ore natives of Denmark, and little
Charlie was born in Copenhagen.
The family came to this country four
years ago, when Mr.. Sandru obtained
n position at his IfdQe OF iIlaCululSU. 10
Is quite q strong man, but up to two
years ago never thought his son was a.
prodigy, any more than fond fathers
generally do of their offspring.
About that time he first began to lift
weights and nearly frightened his moth
er into Mysteries by lifting a 1e-pound
weight. When Sandru pere returned
from work that night the boy repeated
the feat and since that time has kept
regularly at work developing his strong
little body.
The boys chest and back are marvel-
ously developed. while his arms, al
| though thin, are hard as rocks. He uses
| flye-pound dumbbells and two-pound
Indian clubs for regular exercise and
practices two hours every afternoon.
Neither Mr.. nor Mrs. Sandru will al
low the muscular midget to go on the
stage, and his fathers plans for the
toy's future are that, after he imbibee
es good an education as possible, he
hopes to have him learn a trade, prefer.
ebly that of machinist, and become a
| credit to his adopted country.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
BOATING WITHOUT SAILS OR OARS.

BOATING WITHOUT SAILS OR OARS.
framework for an ordinary Is to 1s-foot
craft should be ten feet high and
about five feet at it's widest point. The
bamboo sticks are fastened together
with fine picture wire, which gives q
firmness to the structure that no wind
can weaken. The kite otherwise is
built the same as any boys ordinary
paper kite. The two side or steering
kites are about half the size of the main
one. They are never let out more than
half the distance from the boat to the
central kite, and consequently their
framework and guiding line can be
made of lighter material.
To make the kites stay in the air even
when light breeze is blowing and to
prevent them from coming down and
getting soaking, small balloons are
attached to them. These balloons are
merely large enough to support the
kites, and are not intended to pull the
boat along any. With such attachments
the kites will remain in the air when
only gentle breeze is blowing, and an
ordinary summers day breeze will watt
the kites and boats along swiftly and
quickly. Without the small balloons the
kites are apt to prove annoying, coming
down at unexpected moments to dip
into the sea. They are also difficult to
handle when the navigator wishes to
haul them down. When close to the
waters edge they are apt to dive I'M
tremendously downward and plunge
~ H. L,
them floating until they can be hauled
into the boat.
To make the kite arrangements per-
feet, small automatic reels, similar to
those on fish poles, are made for the
purpose of winding and unwinding the
strings. With these reels fastened on
either side of the stern of the boat one
man can quickly control the three
kites, hauling them down, if necessary,
4 within ten minutes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
CURES CONSUMPTION.
Missouri Doctors Claims for the
Wonderful tx" Rays.
DR.. Schrader, An Electrical Expert, Makes
Interesting Experiments with Crafty
Ing Results-Claims the Rays XIII
the Disease Germs.

DR.. William Schrader, head of the
department Of electricity Of the Mis-
souri, state university at Columbia,
claims that SIX" rays will cure con-
sumption. For the past two months
he has been experimenting on con-
sumptives, and announces that he be-
leves the rays will kill the consump-
ton germs. Two patients have lately
taken the treatment, and express them
selves as highly benefited. Gilmore
Rives, d prominent young druggist Of
that place, and Miss Fannie Robnet
have both been subjected to the rays.
They are confident they will be cured.
DR.. Schrader holds that the rays are
composed of infinitely small atoms Of
matter, which, when passed through
the lungs, kill the germs. Experiments
were first tried on various animals,
such as rabbits and Guinea pigs. Two
rabbits were inoculated with the germs
of consumption. Both showed signs Of
| sickness, One was treated with the
rays and was restored to it's normal
health. The other rabbit died. Micro
scopical examination developed the fact
that the consumption germs were killed
by the rays.
DR.. Schrader, while yet young man,
is one of the most prominent electrical
authorities in the United States. He
was one of the 80 judges chosen to make
electrical awards at the worlds fair.
After graduating from one Of the best
colleges in this country he spent five
years in the German universities study
ing electricity.
During the past week the X-ray
treatment has been administered to
each patient at intervals Of every al
ternate day. The treatment consists of
passing the rays through the chest of
the patient at intervals of two hours
In the case of Rives it was necessary
to bring the patient into the laboratory
on stretcher, on account of weakness
A physician was in attendance and took
the pulse of the patient. 1t was 1O4
at the beginning, but went to 1875 when
the rays had been played for an hour
The rays were graded by an ordinary
Crooke's tube and were about six
inches in length and penetrated the
chest Of the patient. After an applica.
tion of the rays Rives was able to sill
up, and declared himself much bene.
fitted by the treatment. He is sanguine
that the rays will cure him. He has
steadily grown better since beginning
to take the cure.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
Important Piano Invention.

DR.. S. A. Hageman, of Cincinnati,
o., has applied for patent on an inven-
ton which promises to create sensa-
ton among musicians. 1t is a mechan-
ism to be applied to the piano for the
purpose of correcting the false tones
of that instrument, which have here
tofore been regarded as a necessary
evil. The invention makes the piano
as true as the violin, and it accomplshes
the result by sort of mechanical fin
gering similar to the human finger
ing on the violin. Competent mu-
sicians say the problem has been sue
cessfully solved. The inventor is .
half-brother of the late Prof. David
Swing, of Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
What He Knew About Il.

Shave you seen Mathnde's new
dress?" asked Mrs. Cumrox.
mo, haven't seen Matilda'a new
Dress" was the not very genial reply;
"aud what is more, don't want 10 sea
it,"
II should think you would hayn
enough Of the sentiments OF q fa,theS
about you to take an interest In what
Mathi1de years.
II can find out all want to know
about Matilda's dresses" he rsjofned,
persisting in his own pronunciation,
without seeing them"
"Oh, indeed. Then perhaps you can
describe the material OF this one"
" can; not infinitely, but none the
less accurately. The most conspicuous
thing about the material Is large
check. I feel sure about that, because
I wrote the check myself" -Washing,
ton Star.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
IOWA TO BE SUED.
Soldier Boys in Camp Give Cause fo
Action for Damages.

Soldier Boys in Camp Give Cause for
Action for Damages.
AS result Of the recent encampment
of the Second regiment, I. N. G., at Of
tumwa, Ia, the state of Iowa has q
$1,000 damage suit on its hands. The
camp site was leased from the Williams
estate, just south of the city. Occupy
ing the estate is A. B. Williams, one of
the heirs and also one of the most prom
inent turfmen in Iowa. The express
agreement was made that certain pas-
ture fences be kept up, as some valuable
racing horses We're kept therein. Not
withstanding this some of the bluecoat
lads procured kindling wood from the
fence boards, and one noted racing
mare slipped out, and the boys, in their
efforts to drive her back into the pas
ture, drove her upon wire fence at
full speed. She was terribly lacerated,
and death took place within an hour.
She was valued at 81 900, which amount
Williams will endeavor to recover.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
STRIPES TO BE DISCARDED.
Indiana Prisons Adopt Classified Plan
for Their Inmates.

Indiana Prisons Adopt Classified Plan
for Their Inmates.
The convict stripes are to be discard
cd in the two Indiana penitentiarica
The state prison south is the first to
take the step. Warden Hert announces
that every prisoner who maintains a
perfect record in conduct and labor un-
til October / will on that day discard
his hated prison stripe and be clothed in
q suit of neat dark gray and placed in
first grade. Every prisoner who tries
hard to make perfect record, but fails
because OF his thoughtless violation Of
rules, will be placed in second grade
and will substitute suit of gray check
for the stripes. Those prisoners who
willfuly violate rules and cause trouble
will be in the third grade and con-
tinue to wear stripes. The first and sec
ond grade men are to be allowed to
march in military style, two abreast,
instead of in the lock-step, while the
third grade men will continue in the
lock-step.
The first and second grade men will
eat in the spacious and airy new din
ing-room, while the third will remain
in the old, dark dining-room. The up
per grade men will have books and
newspapers, will occupy the best cells
as far as possible, and will be permitted
to write letters, receive letters, receive
visits from friends, may use tobacco If
they wish, may wear boards and have
many other privileges which seem small
to free man, but are cherished by pris-
oners. All these valued privileges the
third grade men will be deprived Of.
The second grade is q transient stage,
Every new man on entering the prison
is to be placed in the second grade, and
will go from that to the first or third
as he merits. Since all of the men in
the second grade will be new and on
probation, or, if not newcomers, will be
struggling hard to reach first grade
the privileges and favors allowed the
second grade will be almost the same
as those granted the first. The work
of classifying and grading the men is
now going on. Already there has been
a marked improvement in discipline
Violations of rules are comparatively
few and punishments decreasing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18

ception i'll disordered digestion and faulty
nutrition. This is true of that most deadly
of diseases-consuluptio 1t is also true
of nervous prostration and exhaustion and
also of all forms of wasting disease All
ments of this description may not only be
prevented but cured by resort to the RICH,
remedy.
An unfailing cure for all diseases thai
have their origin in disorders of the diges
ton and faulty nutrition is found in Dr.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. II
cures digestive disorders, restores the appe
tite, invigorates the liver, purifes and en-
riches the blood, builds healthy flesh and
muscle and drives out disease germs. II
cures 9S per cent. of all cases of consump
ton. Thousands have testified to these
facts: Druggists who suggest substitutes
are dishonest
w. Va, writes: II should have been dead had il
not been for your medicine. was nearly dead
when began taking DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi.
cal Discovery. l had pain in my side all the
time, had but little appetite, and grew very thin
The Golden Medical Discovery promptly cured
the pain, restored my appetite, and increased
my weight"
DR.. Pierce's wonderful free book, 1.-THE
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser ~
will be sent paper-bound for twenty-one
cents in one-cent stamps to pay the cost
of mailing only. Address Dr. r. V. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y. For handsome, durable
cloth covers, beautifully stamped, send ten
cents more (thirty-one cents in ail), to paw
extra cost for this style of binding.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
Changes In a r,sh,s Color

In France they have q species of trout
called the "blacls burn" He is almost
pure black when taken from the water,
but changes color to suit the receptacles
in which he is put In white jar the
creature changes to a pure albino in
from two to three days, but changes
back to black when put In dark vessel.
In @ common pottery jar he becomes a
brick color, and in glass globe he be-
comes SO transparent that he can scarce
" be seen.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
Probably Nof

II see that the -Thomp.
son-Potters are going to give party"
Him. Will there be any outside in
citations ?"-Detroit Free Press.
Most Appropriate,
"Emily," said old Mr.. Tibbetts, stez1,
", "who was that young man I found
kissing you at the door last nights"
ut was Mr.-Mr. Lippincott," stam-
mered Emily in a faint voice.
Old Mr.. Tibbetts glared at his daugh.
ter ixcdly for a moment, and then q
softer light shone in his eye. In both
eyes, in fact.
"B'George!" he cried, slapping his
knee, "he's well named, too!"-N. Y.
World. ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
Who're DOGS Arc Eaten.

The Chinese do not slaughter every
dog that is fat enough to make good
beef, as some persons think, but have
regular edible variety of mans best
friend" The edible dog has several
peculiar marks by which he is known
to Chinese epicures, the chief character
istic by which he is distinguished being
his black tongue. These black-tongued
dogs never bark. 1t is said that 5O0,-
900 of them are annually slaughtered
for food in the Chinese emnire.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
KITES MOVE THIS BOAT.
Description Of Novel Graft Soon
to Be Launched.
Its Unique Motive Power Has Never
Been Tried on the Water How
tho Kite Arrangements Are
Made Perfect,

The most novel boat of all is to be
launched this summer-the kite boat.
This curious craft is constructed OF
light cedar. 1t will be drawn through
the water by series of flying kites.
Any man can build one for himself II
he has the ingenuity. Anyone can make
it speed through the water if he has the
time and patience and there is enough
of u breeze.
An ordinary canoe or cedar-built row.
boat, without sail, center-board or rig
ging, is attached to the kites by means
of stout fish line. Across the bow of the
boat 2o-foot spar, very light in weight,
but strong and springy, is securely
bolted, and on to this the kite tackle Is
fixed. Three kites are necessary to
make the boat perfect, one large one
in the middle and smaller one on
either side. The line from the middle
kite runs through ring in the very
middle of the boat, and passes through
a small pulley to the navigator in the
stern. The lines from the two side kites
pass through rings on either end Of
the cross spar, and then to a center
ring from which point they pass
through small pulleys as the first one.
By this arrangement, says the New.
York Journal, the man guiding the
boat in the stern has complete control
of his craft. He guides the boat by
means Of his tiller and by the kites.
While 1T is impossible for him to face
the wind with this queer sort of sail, he
can sail up pretty close to it, and work
his way along sideways. By shorten
ing and frightening the strings Of his
side kites he can haul the boat up pref
ty close to the wind, using, Of course.
his rudder at the same time. The cen
trail kite, which is the chief propelling
power, need not be changed during the
journey, and only the side kites when it
is necessary to change the course of the
boat.
The central kite is made of strong
bamboo wood and strong silk. The
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
Not OPP to tho disbursements.

I'm sorry. MISS" said the leading di-
rector OF the school in Milkweed town
chip to the young woman who had APP
piled for the position of teacher, "but
your photography amt up to grade.
You don't seem to know how to spell
imbly."-Chicago Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
NIianlaced sxmnathx.

Mr.. Textly-My. dear old friend, am
shocked and grieved to notice that the
destroying angel has visited your home.
Old Bonder-What do you mean?
Mr.. Textly-I was alluding to that
band of Grape which you are wearing.
Old Bender Cooking at his hat)-Jee-
Wilkins! Unjust have traded hats with
that fellow in the barber shop.-Bay
City Chat.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
A LONG RIDE FOR HIS BRIDE.
Luther e. Ash Comes from Montana to
Michigan on Horseback


Michigan on Horseback.
Fifteen years ago Luther E. Ash,
of Bennington township, Mich, then a
lad Of Is years, was compelled to go to
Montana in search Of health. In less
than year he was well enough TO herd
cattle. Then he began to correspond
with his neighbours daughter, Eliza
Spangler, whom he used to carry on his
back to school, and finally proposed and
was accepted. The other day young
man six feet tall, strong and robust, was
seen riding pony through the village
OF Bennington. He proved to be Luther
Ash, who had travelled all the way from
Ok Bow, Mont, on horseback, to claim
Eliza Spangler as his wife. The young
couple went to Owosso and We're made
one by Justice Bierly. Mrs. Ash left by
train for Montana, but her husband will
return as he came, on horseback.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
Every Man tn His Trade.

17vS3y 11H3 20 LIS 1THues
links lat 9 variety entertainment(-,
That fellow in front of us was about the
only one who didn't applaud the good
old song, Don't Despise Man Because:
He Wears Ragged Coat" Hemust be
a regular aristocrat, isn't he?
Blinks-Well, dunno. Maybe he's a
tailor.-N, Y. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-09-18
Hard on tho Hotel.

what sort of climate have you?" in
quired the prospective guest,
"First rate" said the proprietor of the
summer resort. "Cool and bracing; ere
ates a great appetite. Why, our guests
declare that they are as hungry after n
peal us beforc"-N. y. World.