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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-11-19
A BRIGHT IOWA BOY.
How He Tells the Time without the Aid
of Watch.

OF n Natcns
One of our boys who doesn't own
watch writes about how he tells the
time of day. lie works in wheat ele-
yator in an Iowa town. A big window
almost fills one side of his little office.
Into u corner of the window creeps tho
early sunlight in the morning and 10
shines in all day long and creeps out OF
the other corner in the evening. On the
floor where the edge of the shadow from
the sash falls just at noon our boy has
placed n long chalk mark and little
further away there is another mark for
one o'clock, and so on up to six. The
forenoon is similarly divided en- the
floor. Each day by simply looking at
the edge of the suns light he can tell
what time 1t Is. Once in two weeks he
changes all these marks because the
shadows change as the sun gets higher
in the spring or lower in the fall.
This clever dcvice-any of you may
use it-suggests the way that the ma
tives of Liberia, in Africa, who have no
clocks, tell the time. They take the
kernels from the nuts of the candle
tree and wash and string them on the
rib of palm leaf. The first or top ker-
mel is then lighted. All of the zernels
are of the same size and substance, and
each will burn certain number of min
utes and then set fire to the one next
below. The natives tie pieces of black
cloth at regular intervals along tho
string to mark the division of time.
Among the natives of Singar, in the
Malay archipelago, another peculiar de-
vice is used. Two bottles are placed
neck and neck, and sand is put in one OF
them, which pours itself into the other
every half hour, when the bottles are
I'reversed.--Chicago Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-11-19
Russian Robbers.

Brigandage in the Caucasus is ram
pant, although the czar has issued
stringent orders for its suppression
Not long ago band Of robbers made an
attack on licorice factory near
Batoum, shot the watchman, tied the
proprietor and his clerks 10 their chaira
and then looted the Office Meanwhile
a detachment kept up fusillade on the
factory, firing at every exposed head
until the robbery was complete. Then
the band rode off in high glee, singing
songs and evidently very proud Of :Ls
sxploit.-Golden Days.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-11-19
A GYPSY DANCER.

At the date this story commences,
about the year 1743, there resided in
the West Riding of Yorkshire, England,
a family of ancient pedigree and great
wealth. This was the family OF Sir
George Pasely, a gentleman Of the old
English school.
Sir George was married, though not
until he was already an old bachelor.
but his wife was young and lovely
being, OF tender age, compared with
his own. for when she became Lady
Pascly she was but 10 years OF age.
Sir George dotted ON her, and, indeed,
she was worthy his fondest regard, be-
ing everything in person and mind that
the heart could wish. But alas! the
destroyer, Death, came, and the same
hour that made him father took the
gentle mother and fond wife to her
long home. Time rolled on, and the
sweet child grew daily more like what
her mother was, while Sir George loved
her with a deep and absorbing affection.
There was young man, wild and
reckless spirit, that claimed to be next
Of kin to the Pasely family with Sir
George, and would doubtless, from
some peculiar cause known to law, be
nble to establish his right to the es-
tates now holden by Sir George, pro-
vided he should die without issue.
Therefore the birth and growth OF lit
tie Louise Pasely was watched with
Jealous care by Ernest Renwood, who
hoped one day to possess the broad
Pasely estates for his own.
-Four years had passed since the birth
of Louise, who proved to be sturdy
md beautiful child, when Renwood saw
that he must bring his designs to an
issue, and not leave any longer his
hopes TO chance. He therefore formed
the resolution of adopting some expedi-
ent TO rid himself of her, for, us we
have seen, she stood between him and
the rich lands he so much coveted He
was not naturally hardened villain,
but that most powerful incentive to
evil, that most thriving agent of the
Evil Spirit, avarice, was coating him
on to the brink of perdition; and he
was an orphan and had been reared
lacking the fostering care and godly
counsel that forwarns and fore
arms youth against the temptations OF
manhood.
IL was late ore mild summers night
when he came to this conclusion; he
recalled to his mind that at wild and
secluded spot some two miles from the
immediate neighborhod of Sir Georges
estate, there were encamped at that
very hour band of gypsies, who he at
once con3ectured might be Of service
to him in The plan he proposed to
execute, viz, to rid himself OF the little
Louise Pasely, helress to the estates
that he was determined to possess.
Louise disappeared on the subse-
quent night and on the following morn.
ing, when her absence was discovered
CONSERVATION filled the hearts Of all.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-11-19
PAPER BOOMERANGS.

How to Mako n Toy That Affords Lots of
Harmless Amusement.
If the children must amuse them
selves, let them cut out Of stiff card
board-ordinary business cards will
answer the purpose admirably-any
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1896-11-19

Twelve years, with oil the changes
that so long period of time brings,
have passed since the loss that had so
wrung the heart of Sir George. He had
grown gray and many wrinkle crossed
his manly brow.
A gypsy band were in the West Rid
ing of Yorkshire, England, and the
beautiful danseuse Minitti, with her
handsome companion, was perform
ing to the delighted villagers of the
country. It did not escape the inquisi-
tive eyes of the spectators that her
companion, Fernando, watched with
loving eye each motion of Minitti.
The little town in the environs of
which the gypsy band were encamped
was one day thrown into commotion by
one of the inhabitants declaring that
nn article of considerable value had
been stolen from his house. One of the
inhabitants even remembered to have
seen female Of the tribe near the door
of the house whence the jewel was
missing, and was ready to make oath
that it was none other than Manitti, the
danseuse of the tribe.
This was quite sufficient, and upon
such strong circumstantial evidence the
beautiful girl was seized and rudcly
carried before the justice of the county
for examination. In vain was all proof
offered by the tribe as to her innocence; |;
no court would heed gypsy's evidence,
and the justice was forced, though COM
passion was in his heart, aye, and it
beamed broadly from his countenance,
too, to commit the girl.
Immediately after the justice had
pronounced the sentence, and the weep
ing girl was about to be borne away by
the officers of the court, q young man
stepped suddenly forward from the
crowd end said, while he thrust aside
the rough hands that were extended to
seize Minitti:
"Stand back, If you would not have
me take your lives. The girl is inuo-
cent? stole the jewel. Why should you
charge this upon that gentle being, in
nocent and pure, aye, purer than the
best of vel 1t is who am guilty."
"Thou!" cried the gypsy girl, Sim
possible, Fernandez" for it was her
companion of the dance. And the gen.
tie girl, rejoicing to find one friend SC
near her in this fearful moment, threw
her arms about his neck and wept upon
his breast.
"Even SO, dear Minitti," he replied
"but fear not for me, shall soon be
released again. Keep up brave heart
dear girl"
AS he said these words, the justice
directed officers to release the girl and
commit the young man to prison, glad
of an opportunity to clear one whom
he could not find in his heart to commit
The justice was Sir George Pasely
and that same night while he sat alone
in his study, musing upon the exam-
ination OF the gypsy and the singular
circumstances relating to it, serv-
mt announced that stranger de-
sired to see him. He was admitted, and
the tall. gaunt person of the gypsy
leader was before him. Sir George mo-
toned him to O seat.
"Judge," said he at once, Il am a
man Of few words. have come here
on % matter Of business, and with yogf
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
For Rent.

A good comlnodious office in /,
Block. Enquire Of B. F. Davis, a|
r. Ling. y
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
City of the Second Glass.


The Town Council viii meet IN
regular session next Monday evening,
at which time proper action will nc
doubt be taken looking towards organ.
izipg as a city of the second class,
The city will be divided into three
wards. 1t is proposed that one ward
shall embrace that part Of town south
OF the railroad track, Elm street form.
ing the dividing line between the other
two wards. Under the new charter
each ward will elect two trustees for
term of two years. After the first
election, however-which will Occur
on the first Monday of next March
the trustees will decide by LOT which
member serves one year and which
two years. The other elective Of.
fcers ale mayor, assessor, treasurer,
and solicitor, and their terms of Office
will be two years. The appointiye
offices are clerk, marshal, assistan,
marshal and policemen. Vernon
Spiings will be divided into four vote.
Ing precints, one fol each ward oi
Cresco and one for the Balance of the
town. Electors residing within the
corporate limits must register. Re.
publican.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
They're Laughing Yet.

The Freeport, ILL.,, Daily Herald
says: A large house greeted Jolly
Della Pringle at the Columbia opera
house last night. The play presented
was the screaming comedy drama en-.
titled, "Eccles Girls Miss Pringle
appeared in very bright character,
that of Polly, one of those parts that
always make a favorable impression
with all classes of amusement seekers.
She It rightly termed "Joily Della. +"
She is young, vivacious and pretty and
displays an unusual amount Of talent.
Supporting Miss Pringle is that yer.
satile Comedian G. Faith Adams. He
proved to be afun maker of the jolliest
kind, his specialties receive encore
after encore. Mr.. w. Frederick, as
the drunken father, gave excellent
satisfaction. The balance of the cast
was very good. AT Cresco. week of
Jan. 6. with matinee Saturday after.
noon. Tickets, 10, 20, and 80 cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
Protiyiu Notes.

Saturday last meeting was held at
the public school house and debat-
ing society was organized with +. w.
Bouska chairman and F. Pecinov sky
secretary. A committee consisting OF
w. Cisar, Frank Chyle jr. and John
Fencl to prepare bylaws and report
name for the society when the next
meeting will be held.
The Protivin creamery Association
held It's annual meeting Saturday to
hire the cream and butter haulers for
for 1896, and to contract it's ice supply.
Most of the cream haulers continue,
only two new men being employed,
but all the old men have their route
changed so the farmers will have new
cream haulers. All routes went a
tritle lower than last year.
Frank Kovarik jr. visited with his
parents in Chicago during the holi.
days.
John Fencl will be in trim for
grinding feed in few days d, short
age in the water supply having caused
a temporary shut down.
The holidays are past and the New
Year has started in and all the thirty
two subscribers at this office wish YOU
all happy New Year, with good luck
and prosperity the entire year, and
that bountiful crops and good prices
may reward the husbandmen of Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
Dalv's Flats.

Merriment seems to be- the order of
the day.
Johny DAILY spent Xmas with his
friends at Carmonia.
Coxey was seen at Mass here last
Sunday.
There was a jug stole from one OF
our neighbors the Goth. Such vile
wretches ought not to be let run at
large during the holidays.
Jim Quiun sold ten head of steers
to Mike Hughes last uMonday at two
and one half cents per lb.
Joe Hayes caught u short tail orang-
outang last Sunday, near the church
while going from mass. He thinks he
can teach him how to do chores.
Dennis Clark and John Welch have
gone back to Decorah to resume their
studies at school. They are both prom
ising young men.
Timothy Halesy is enjoying visit
from his sister Mrs. Rosencrants OF
McHenry county, Ill.
Johnney Halesy started the "a, fol
Harvard to spend the holidays with
his friends.
Emma Thomas was visiting with old
friends here and at Harmony last week
PAfer says he will never stand two
or three hours on the road side of {
Sunday night again and wait tor .
couple of fellows while they are il
spooning thoir girls.
Mike Welch froze his nose Xmas
morning going to church, he will now
have to keep it out of other people,.
business for a while anyhow.
G. 0. Folly has rented his old house
to skunk trapper from old town o
Lime Springs.
Little Jonny had the misfortune o
two refusals Xmas night while hunt
ing partner for supper. It's dis
couraging and enough to blight any
young mans future hopes.
Lettie Rynn has given up the notion
Of going back to the convent to school
F Florence eager is home from Proto
vim where she is teaching, to spend
The holidays with her folks.
Mike Clark looked desperate Sunday
He said the fellow that borrowed his
watch chain Thanksgiving to make d
spread at the dance will be in the
hands OF the law if he don't show ur
soon.
Willie McGee called on Coxey Xma.
night.
Owing to the inclemency of the wealth.
er and other things, Little DR.. wa.
missing from the fold Xmas morning
Mr.. and Mrs. Riceland of Harmony
was at church Sunday.
PRENDERGAsr,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
HAVANA SCARE IS OVER. 4
Cubans Retreat Again Into the Provlo. o.c
of Santa Clara.

OF SANTA Clara.
Havana, Dec. 30.-Late Saturday
afternoon it was announced tliat the
main body Of the insurgents mad passed
through Amarillas, on the borders Of
Matanzas and Santa Clara, and, acco,yl-
ing to the latest advices from the front.
other portions of the insurgents army
were at Jaguey Chico. across the Mat
tanzas border, in the province of sants
Clara. They are said to have burned
the railroad stations at Conteras ansa.t
Lagunillas. A report was received hersl
Saturday night to the effect that the,itff
last of the forces of the insurgents had.s
succeeded in effecting the counters
march to>the province of Santa Clara, Y
and that all the Cubans have now re- !,
tired from the province of Matanzas. 1
Hundreds of families, homeless and
penniless, continue to arrive at the city
of Matanzas from various points along
The line of march recently taken by the
insurgents during their incursions into !
the province of Matanzas. These per-,
sons report the destruction to pras:a !.
erty by reason of the burning of thi !,
sugar cane plantations and forests f,ve
be very great. In
1t is reported here that Gen. Gomezat
and Gen. Maceo, at the head of the inlrt
surgents, are now moving rapidly il
the direction of the town of Cienfuegos.
in the southern part of the province OIL,
Santa Clara, and it is feared by insshi,
Spanish officers that the Cubans hc,,,r.
to bring about the capture of the tcwtet
Of Cienfuegos, thus giving the insnoc
gents what they are said to most dsk.
sire at the present time-a seapoi,re
city N
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
Highest of all in Leavening Power-ae U. S. Govt Repees
R3%a!!! g! Rs%assz RRskiRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
Highest of all in Leavening Power.
Bonair Happenings.
ABSOLUTELY PURE

John Turban and A. Shumaker at
tended the dance at Davis Corners last
Saturday evening.
L. S. johnson is getting in a large
amount OF poultry.
The Cedar Valley Seminary has sold
80 acres of land to Garret Ruesink, of
Lime Springs, also three lots to T. S.
johnson and two to the Free Metho-
dist church, on which they intend 10
build a parsonage in the spring.
Farmers are bringing in a great
deal of grain.
Mrs. F. M. Webster spent the holi-
days in Decorah with her mother.
D. S. Miller expects to begin re-
building his machine warehouse to be
ready for the spring trade.
The contractors have Van Dusen's
house completed, which is the finest in
town.
Barney Thorne had weeks vaca-
ton from teaching the Howard Center
school.
Born Dec. %, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Taft, a girl.
Price Bros. have rented the feed
mill, which is in connection with the
creamery, and are prepared to do feed
grinding sor all who will try them.
This will save the farmers a great
deal of driving, as they have had to
go to Lime Springs with their feed.
j. B. Bargabos expects soon to be-
gin work on an addition to his house
and also build barn SO as to be ready
to move off Of his farm the first of
March.
The Rail road company has put in
a. Station house here, which is credit
to the company as we'll as to the town,
as it is a great deal better in it thar
standing behind wire fence in g
blizzard; but in nice weather, people
would not be seen going into the
shanty.
Col. Abernethy, of Usage, made a
short business visit to this town last
week.
William and Joe johnson expect to
to start to Usage this week to attend
school at the Cedar Valley Seminary,
Burrett Cook is home on holiday
visit. He is attending school at the
Seminary, at Usage
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
Lime Springs.

Two marriages of some little time
ago, which we failed to record and for
which cat home" cards have been is
sued, are those of Miss Emma Halver-
verson to Nels Anderberg, both of
Lime Springs; and Miss Nina McKen-
zie, of Chester, to Joe Richards, of
York, MINI.
P. NJ. Woods will have good cause
to remember Christmas as it will have
two-fold meaning to him, and mark
the anniversary of his marriage to
Miss Nellie Loughery. at Prairie du
Chen. The wedding took place Dec.
20, '95, and was a surprise, though a
pleasant one, to their many friends,
who wish them all manner of Joy.
Another Christmas day wedding
was that of Mr.. Chas. Kicks, of N.
Dak., to Maude Nash, at the home of
the brides father at Cherry Grove,
MINI. The happy couple will make
their home in N. Dakota, where they
are followed by the best wishes of all
Mrs. A. r. johnson went to Cresco,
Tuesday afternoon to spend New
Years day with her parents.
Mr.. Earl Babcock, after a
short visit away from here, has re-
turned, and is at work in McCulloch's s
harness shop.
w. II. Frost was at the county seat
one day last week to visit his sister
there.
Ed. Ivers left for Benson, Mimi,
Monday to visit for some time with
relatives.
Mrs. Henry Bolan was down from
Chester while the fore part of the
week.
Saturday was one of the quietest
days in town for a long while. But
very little business was 3one, and the
stores closed up early.
A load of young people enjoyed the
moonlight and good roads Christmas
night by driving to Chester.
Mr.. James Siddall was up from
Cresco over New Years visiting rela-
tives.
A New Years eve ball was given by
l.. r. Sanborn at his home two miles
west of town.
Mrs. Kate Stevens is in very poor
health this winter.
Theodore Taraldson left the first of
week for Dakota to stay there some
time.
All those in need of anything in the
line of harnesses or harness supplies
will be fully repaid to step into the
shop of A. C. McCulloch. At least,
ne has shop that is first class in ev-
cry respect, inferior to none IN the
county. He has wish him again Earl
Babcock, an up-to-date harness-maker
and they will have fifty bran new har-
nesses for the spring trade. In the
line of blankets. whips, saddles, bri-
dies and supplies OF all kinds they are
in the lead. AS he is in the business
to stay, bring profit to yourself by
giving him q call.
In accordance with its custom, the
Howard County Sun takes this week,
its annual holiday vacation. Its next
regular issue will appear Friday, Jan.
10th. SARAH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
A MEXICAN WORLDS FAR.
International Exposition for Next Year In
the Aztec City.

tho Aztec City.
An international exhibition will be
held In the City Of Mexico in 1896. 1t
will be under the immediate direction
and supervision of the Mexican govern
ment. It will be formally opened Sep
tember 15 and continue for six months,
II will be the first stenterprise Of the kind
ever attempted in the southern repub-
lilo, and great interest is already mani
tested in the project throughout all
parts of Mexico.
BY an act of the Mexican congress
commission has been appointed to look
after the interests of the exhibition In
the United States. The headquarters
of the commission is in Aldrich Court,
No. As Broadway, New York city. The
commission has issued q prospectus i'm
viting Americans to send exhibits to
Mexico, and setting forth series OF
tempting inducements in the shape OF
commercial benefits that would accru
to such exhibitors, and the transporta-
ton advantages that the exposition
managers are able to offer. The pros
pectus notifies intending exhibitors
that articles sent into Mexico for dis
play will be exempt from duty, except
In case of sale, and that persons holding
special concessions who may wish to
erect their own buildings may do SO
without the payment of any duty on the
materials required for the same, and are
assured the right to all such materials
at the close of the exhibition, free from
any duty charges. Concessionaires To-
Gated in the foreign departments are to
be exempt from all federal taxes. The
Mexican government, moreover, gives
assurances to secure from the railway
and steamship companies the utmost
facilities and the greatest possible ref
duction in freight and passenger rates.
The awards will be made by an interna-
tional jury.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
The People Demand It,

That's, low priced farm land where
they can make money. There is a
chance offered (see advertisement in
this paper) to those who are seeking
a home or profitable investment.
foor men cannot affore to buy high
priced farms, but they can buy farm,
AT from IS to so per acre Ind. on east
term CrNthe@ G. S. Graves Land
swfnpapy, Chicago, III,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
WON HIS WIFE 81 PROXY.
Ihen sidenkranx Wouldn't Psy the Match
maker and II sued

SAuoAArAnA W Wou1un'c Esy tho Match,C-
maker and II Sued. l4 "
A remarkable case of love-maktrE b. "
proxy for consideration came up be- =
lore Justice Rodgers, in ST. Paul .rsnce
other day. Casper Schmidt, a weaIt} }a' e
farmer living near the state fai !.
grounds, asks that brother farme;hie
Augustus sidenkrans, pay him 500
securing the latter wife. schmi
'estified that he had entered into,
uiar contract with Sidenkrans, bec.
OF the latter's bashfulness, to do b.
courting for him and secure theref1
$loO. Schmidt secured his sister-in-la,
rs the bride and Sidenkranz was dul
married to her, paying ten dollars dow &.
and agreeing to pay the remainder at :.
later date. The 500 was not forthcoJI -
ing and the suit followed. = hv
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
Married.

WooDARD--FRANK-At the home OF
the BRIDES parents in Paris town
ship, Howard county. Dec. 81. 1895,
Miss Dora Frank and Mr.. f. b.
Woodward, OF Cresco, Rev. C. Med.
ermeier officiating.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
INDIAN DEERFoR CENTRAL pa

peculiar Attraction for the Menas
Baby Show. :.
The Central Park New York; 7
nagerie has a new baby for it's 4
show. 1t is a little axis, or Indian &
It was born Tuesday night. The
baby weighs seven or eight pounds.
mas large, pensive, brown eyes and
that are as delicate as sea shells.
axis is a hardy species of the deer fl,
~, and this arrival may be expectey
get up from its cradle of straw and
about in a few days.