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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
SAYS BICYCLE is A CURSE.

Women's Rescue League Denounces Its
Use In q Series of Resolutions.
The Women's Rescue league intends
to begin an active crusade against the
use of the bicycle by women. The
league has adopted these resolutions:
Whereas, The alarming increase Of i'm
morality among young women in the
United States is most startling to those
who have investigated the subject OF
disease and vice;
Whereas. A great curse has been tn-
flicted upon the people of this country be-
cause Of the present bicycle craze, and II a
halt is not called soon Is per cent Of the
cyclists will be an army Of invalids within
the next ten years;
Whereas, Disease among the young
women Is appalling because Of the inn
prudent use of the bicycle, by bringing
on diseases peculiar to women. Further
more, immoderate bicycling by young
women is to be deplored because Of evil
associations and opportunities offered by
cycling sports:
Whereas, Bicycling by young women has
helped more than any other medium to
swell the ranks of reckless girls, who final
ly drift into the standing army of out
cast women Of the United States;
Whereas, bicycle run for Christ" by So
called Christians, should be properly
bicycle Is the devils advance agent. moral
ly and physically, in thousands Of IN
stances; therefore be 1t
Resolved, That the Women's Rescue
league denounces bicycle riding by young
women because of producing immoral sug-
gestions, and imprudent associations, both
in language and dress. which have ten.
dency to make women not only unwoman-
| ly, but immodest as we'll.
Resolved. That married women should
not resort to riding the wheel unless they
wish to prevent motherhood; and be Il
| further
Resolved That the Women's Rescue
league petitions all true women and cler.
gymen to aid in denouncing the present bi.
cycle craze by women as indecent and
vulgar; and be 1t further
Resolved. That copies Of these resolu'
tons be sent where they will do the mos
effective good for the cause of purity ant
| morality.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
MONKEY COMMITS SUICIDE.
Now York Pet Hangs Himself Whom Re-
moved from Sweetheart.


Frnnko, Glen Islands educated mon
key, committed suicide at New York
city the other day. The monkey, it is
claimed, deliberately hanged himself,
end book od the sad affair is q story Of
pnyequited love.
In the same cnge with Frankie Yves q
female monkey to whom he paid
marked attention. If o visitor threw o
peanut into the cage, and any other
monkey got 1t, fight would result, and
IN tha end Frankie bore the nut off and
presented 1t to his charmer. He would
hang by his tail and chatter to her for
hours and perform more funny antics
for her especial benefit than all Of the
rest of the monkeys combined.
Two days ago Frankie was trans
ferred to another cage, and at once be-
came changed monkey. He moped in
o corner and showed unmistakable
signs Of his displeasure. Keeper Wal
ter Bannister, who has made monkeys
the study of his life, OWNED the cause
OF the little fellows displeasure, and
ordered him returned to his old quar-
tiers. The change was to have been
made the next day. Had Frankie known
II the sad tragedy would probably have
been averted.
When one of the attendants made his
rounds shortly after breakfast he dis
covered Frankie hanging by the neck
from rope over one Of the bars Of his
cage. He was cut down, but was toe
far gone to he revived. AS the sunrise
gun was fred from the military head.
quarters at Willets point across the
sound he opened his eyes moment
then died in his keepers arms.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
What He Needed.

''You need a change Of scene and air, -
said the physician, with the air of a
man who knows what he is talking
about
"Thank you," returned the patient.
would trip to Winnipeg do me any
good?"
Certainly a trip almost anywhere
would do you good, and the sooner you
start the better. Can you go at once?"
"Why, yes" replied the patient.
"You see l just stopped over in Chicago
for day or two on my way to Winni-
peg from New Orleans. I live in Winni-
peg. you know"
Then the doctor smiled in sickly
sort of way and said there would be no
char9e.-ChicaRo Post,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
MONUMENTS TO IA SALE.
Places Near Niles, Mich, Where the Ell
plorcr stopped, to Be Marked.

Places Near Niles, Mich, Where the Ex-
plorer stopped, to Be Marked.
The memory of the brave and ad-
venturous Chevalier de la Sale is to be
commemorated by the erection of two
handsome monuments in Michigan.
The 217th anniversary of his trip up
the st. Joseph river from it's mouth oc-
CURED Il few months ago, and this event
revived interest in the great man. The
persons who are to erect the monu-
ments are members of the Northern In
diana Historical society. They are now
assisted by Prof. Edward G. Mason, Of
the Chicago Historical society, who is
at present making trips up and down
the st. Joseph river, endeavoring, If pos
sible, to exactly locate the most i'm
portant points which are down in his
tory as the stopping places Of La Sale
and his followers.
Some miles south of Niles on the river
can be seen the last vestiges of a post
established by La Sale 217 years ago.
Here La Sale built trading post,
which he left In charge of a few men,
and then continued his great march to
the Gulf of Mexico. What became Of
the men who were left behind will never
be known. The post was destroyed,
and, it is supposed, they either wan
dered away and persisted in the track
less wilderness or We're killed by the
Indians. 1t is proposed to purchase the
site and erect upon it q suitable monu-
ment. For nearly year Mr.. Mason
and his companions have been trying
to locate the site of the fort Miami. at
the mouth of the river, which La Sale
and his men built for protection from
the Indians. Not vestige of it re.
mains now, but when the spot where 1t
once stood is found the second monu.
ment will be erected there
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
The Turklsh Throneroon.

The throneroom of the sultan at Con-
stantinople is gorgeous sight. The
gliding is unequaled by any other build
Ing in Europe, and from the ceiling
hangs a superb Venetian chandelier,
the 200 lights of which make CLEAN
like that of veritable sun. At each Of
the four corners of the room tall can
delabra in Baccarat glass are placed,
and the throne is huge seat covered
with red velvet and having arms aud
back of pure cold
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
A EottoInless Pond.

According 10 current report Blue
pond, near Oxford, Ala, is bottomless.
Tradition says that less than 200 years
ago the site of the pool was covered
with heavy growth of timber. The
Indians say that several hundred noble
red men were camped in the woods
when the crust broke through, and that
most of them persisted in the rushing
waters
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
N Counter Irritant.

Eyes, dear wife," and he closed his
eyes, "the end is near. The world grows
dark about me. There is mist around
me gathering thicker and thicker, and
there, as through cloud, hear the
music of angels-sweet and sad
"No, 10, John, dear; that's the brass
baud OH the corner"
"What!" said the dying man, jump-
ing from>his bed and finging the boot
jack at the leader. "Have these scoun-
drels dared to come around here when I
am dying!" And he recovered. - Bay,
City Chat.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
The Greater Fatigue.

II should think" she said, sympathet-
ically, to the young man who acts, chat
you would get tired of saying the same
thing over and over"
mo-" he answered, with pensive sad
ness, ut isn't that that makes us tired
It's hearing the same thing over and
over when we ask for The salary that
never came."-Washingto Star. /
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Ia Remarkable Case,

"Hero's q sensational elopement story
that is rather remarkable" he said.
looking up from his newspaper.
"Does it fail to say that the girl 10
beautifully" she asked.
mo. 1t says that she is 'entrancing-
ly lovely" he replied.
''Then what is there remarkable
about 2" she inquired.
ut fails to say that che moves in
either AN exclusive set or the highest
circles of society," "-Chicago Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
One nIarriare n success.

Wise Father Ito married son)-You
are living very nicely, see; but are you
saving any money?
Wise Son (whispering)-Yes, but
don't tell my wife.-N. y. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Robinson-How is that?
Didn't Expect MUCH.

do you really think you will Be
happy with me?" asked Esmeraltta
Longcofin Of Gus DeSmith, to whom
she is engaged.
"I've no doubt of it. You see am one
OF these easily satisfied sort Of fellows
who never expects much, anyhow" res
piled Gus.-Texas Sitter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
His Rival.

She-Did you hear Mr.. Gushington?
His conversation is ineNpressibly sweet.
He-Sweet? A liberal flow of sap
does not necessarily have any effect
upon the maple sugar marlSet.-Boston
Transcript.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
now Dew reaches tho C1oud,.

Dew rises from the ground. But
how is the dew formed on bodies high
up in the air? If the dew comes out
Of the ground, should it not be found
OH bodies only exposed to the earth :?
Now. dew does not rise in particles, as
it was once considered to fall in parti-
cles like fine rain. 1t rises in vapor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Too Anectionate.

Mamma-You know. Johnnie, that
when mamma whips her little boy she
does it for his own good.
Johnny-Mamma, wish you didn't
think quite so much of me.-Tit-Bits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
A Great pinerence.

Bobby. I'm glad to see that you
have taken good care of this knife and
have not lost it us you did the one you
had the other day
"Yes'm; this 'un's mine-th' one I
lost was pops" -Chicago Record
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Remains of a NIastodon,

Some remains of mastcdon, consist
ing of three teeth, two jawbones and a
shoulder blade, We're unearthed in Lee
township, Calhoun county. Mich, few
days ago. One of the teeth weighed IA
pounds. ..s.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
naldncss Accounted For.

What makes your whisllers thicker
on the right side OF yous face?" asked
Gilholy of IIostetter McGinnis.
"Oh. that comes from always sleep
ing on the left side of the face; that
rubs away the hair"
IF that's the rule, I suppose these
bald-haaded men must sleep while
standing on their heads. Texas Sitter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
MWhere Are We At"

THIS question perplexes the whole business
world. People interested in the Northwest
las containing fire up to date maps and much
valuable reference and descriptive matter: sent
to any address Tor 10 cents in stamps by F. l.
way, st, Paul, MIMI
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
A Business Proposition.

TIE owners OF large body eff land on Wild
by island, in Puget Sound, WASH, will di-
vide 1t into tracts to suit buyers and sell at $40
and upwards per acre, on long time, and no
payments the first year. Produces all stable
crops; has close markets; schools and churches;
1,7O0 population; mild climate. For further in
formation address X. E. WERKMAN, Seattle,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
What Allied Him?

Honest Barber-NIr. jerks, you know
I never bother my customers about.buy-
ing my hair restoratives, and such
things, but I must say to you, in all
candor, that your hair is disappearing
dreadful fast. Now, my Elixir Of Life,
il applied in time
Mr.. jerks (sadly)-No use, my friend
Nothing can stop my hair from coming.
out but death, or divorce.-N. Y. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Business Chances.

INDUCEMENTS offered to men with capital
and experience to bulld and operate flour
mills, oatmeal mills, feed mills, flax mills, paper
mills, starch factories and creameries IN new
towns on the Great Northern Railway in the
Northwest. Address A. A, WHITE, 1920 Pioneer
Press Building, st. Paul, Mimi.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
His Little Compliment.

Glow do you like your new bike, Miss
Wheeler?"
"splendidly! Why, Mr.. Pedleman,
do you know, it rides so easily that half
the time 1t seems as though it wanted to
run away with mel"
Perfectly natural it should, am
sure. If had its chances I would do
SO, too."-Odds and Ends.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Elattered.

she-What charming teeth Mrs.
Highsae has!
He-You hatter me, madam.
She--Oh, pardon; you are her hus-
band?
HeOh. no; only her dentist.-Judy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
According to Greeley I:

uGO West - But before you 60, write
Nv VNSoS' to +. l. Whitney, G. p. &
7. A. G. N Ry., st. Paul, Mimi, for printed
matter descriptive OF the Northwest country,
which Offers SO many inducements to new SET
1erS and investors
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
a Pair OF Them.

THAT man and his wife run the
church"
Flows that?"
Hes the rector and she's the direc.
tor."-Town Topics.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14

The first statutory mention of pins is
to be found in an English law passed in
the year 1883. The first patent pin ma.
chine was one of American make
Wright's machine of 1924.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Highest Peak in Alaska.

The most extreme altitude in Alaska
is Mount St. Elias, 1880 feet.
Handshaking came into vogue during
tho reign of Henry II. in England.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Never ued Noticed II neror,

Curious thing about these China
men," observed Rivers, looking at the
two passing celestrials. Their Us nre
us muck alike as twop's."
But their is have different SLANT
remarked Brooks.-Chicago Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
ueartless,

He told her he had lost his heart,
As he gazed in her lovely eyes.
But, alas, the cruel maid answered:
why don't you advertiser"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
McELREES
WHINE o. CARDUI

will bring girls safely through the crisis.
Taken at the first indication of weak
ness, it never fails. 1t regulates the
monthly periods with perfect precision.
Its action is direct upon the feminine
organs that above all others, ought to
be strong and we'll.
Start the girl right. Don't expose her
to the dangers and tortures of dragging
weakness, bearing down pains, nervous
prostration and the facilitating drains
SO common to women.
McElree's Wine Of Cardui, is home
treatment. 1t does away entirely with
abhorrent "local examinations
Sold at SLIGO Bottle by Dealers In Medicine.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Strasbrrp Clocks.

The original Strasburg clock, the
mechanical wonder of Europe, was
made in the year 1852. The present
clock was made In 1898.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
opposed to 1t ON princlple

Miss lmogene-Do you think it is I'M
lucky to get married on Friday?
Miss Fortitude (coldly)--I think it
Is unlucly to get married on any day.
-Somerville Journal
Oxford Bible.
The Oxford Bible is still turned out at
the rate Of 10000 volumes per week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Not a Thing,

Hello, Halket, where veyou been?"
asked Hiland, who met his friend ON
the street, looking very weary. :
"Been fishing" =
"What did you catch?" S.
Nothing" ,:.%i
"Nothing?"
mo; not even train for home."-
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
An EXPLANATION,

Brown-The goal Of his ambition was,
a million dollars. He has 1t now, and
every time he thinks Of the fact he feels
blue.
Robinsou-How is that?
Brown-Well, he had two millions ut
one time and he dropped one.-Brock-
lyn Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
rms on the Crop Plan .

r want to buy lands in the far-famed
- .n-growtng district Of the Red River
IF North Dakota. Remember they are
st wheat lands on earth. Write to us and
particulars. We can sell you farm and
tpay from q share of the crop.
GRANDIN q EDWARDS, Mayviile, N. D.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
"77" for GRIP.

Sold by Druggists prepaid receipt of price,
&c. may be assorted except Nos 49, 50 and
So, put up In 81. 90 size only.
DIR. HuMrHREys' AsuAL( Enlarged &Revised MArEprREE
HUMPHREYS NED. CO., III s. 113 William ST., New York.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
THE EXCEPTION TO THE RULE.

Il suppose Fred's letter is about the
same silly thing as usual?'
mo, it isn't; he didn't mention your
name once this time"-Brooklyn Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-08-14
Gladness Comes

M1ith a better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasantef efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that tits the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skiliful
physicians, but if in need of q laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup Of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

Tonight Lillian Russell and her fine
supporting company will produce her
new opera. The Goddess of Truth"
There Is every indication that there will
be d large audience as 1t Is rare that the
appearance of a star has attracted the
widespread interest and attention that
this famous beauty and Drima donna
in her new opera, 1.-The Goddess of
TRUTH has. Her production, which is
under the direction of Messrs. Abbey,
Schoeffel and Grau, is sumptuously
staged, the scenery. costumes and stage
paraphernalia being the same as used
in Abbey's theater, New York. With
an augmented orchestra from the
Metropolitan Opera horVe, and a we'll
trained chorus of sixty, a splendid en-
tertainment may be expected.
The advent of Ellen Beach Yaw at
the rockingham tomorrow evening is
peculiarly attractive, both socially and
musically. She is the greatest ranged
soprano the world has ever seen. and
as Mozart went into n transport of joy
| over LucreZia Ajugari in 1870 because
that talented prima donna sang a range
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
PERSONAL.

DR.. W. X. Dolan and +. j. McCann were
trout fishing yesterday.
Judge II. NJ Edwards is presiding al
Wilkes-Bar law courts this week.
Mrs. Florence Schiling will sing at the
great Saengerfest which will be conduct
ed at Hartford. Conn. on June q and ".
Rev. T.. J. Melley, of St. Johns church,
South Side, will on June l sail for Europe.
where he will spend three months Vaca-
tion.
Mrs. A. +. Law entertained Tuesday
afternoon at her Adams avenue home. She
was assisted in receiving by Miss Gerecke
and Miss Rathburn. of Ithaca. N. Y.
The following delegates will attend the
national convention of the Ancient Order
of Hibernians, Board of Erin, to be held at
Philadelphia, May IL to Il inclusive: Ma
ttonal Treasurer b. =. Battle, State Presi-
dent c. II. Boland, County President NJ. j.
McAndrew. County Treasurer Nj. II. La
Nelle, County Recording Secretary p. T.
Mcdonald, County Financial Secretary j.
s. McCabe, Division ], VI. j. Healey; Di-
vision 2. NJ. j. Neary; Division 3. William
Peel; Division 1. Eugene Driscoll: Division
6. DR.. +. l.. FtZsimmons: Division q. John
r. Barrett; Division Z. John J. Quinnan
Division s, James McAndrew: Division }
Martin Welsh; Division 10. John Flynn
Division II, Patrick Mckeever; Division
y, John Sheridan; Division 13. John Ne.
Hale; Division II. NJ. q I.angan: Division
10, +. r. Mccoy: Division Ii, II. j. Ian
gan. Division IT, John Mcdonald; Division
~. Patrick Golden. Several others will AT.
tend as substitutes or alternates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
MUST PAY THE AWARD.
Another One win Probably Have to Bc
Met Ere Long.

Another One VIII Probably Have to Rc
Met Ere Long.
Notice was yesterday served by At
tOrney w. w.. Watson, Of the Provi-
dence and Abingdon Turnpike company.
upon the city officials of the decision
of the supreme court. sustaining the
validity of the contract for keeping the
City's portion of the road in repair, and
directing them to proceed, within five
days to put the road in proper shape
AS the city has no funds with which
to do this work 1t is likely that the
Turnpike company will do the work it.
self and collect from the city as it did
on the former occasion which brought
about the long and expensive litigation
terminated Monday by the supreme
court decision.
S. b. Price, the cty's special attorney
in the case, yesterday advised Con-
trollcr Robinson that there was nothing
to be done now but pay the company
the verdict of 5000 awarded in the
Lackawanna courts The warrant has
been drawn but It is not likely that it
will be turned over until councils take
some action in the matter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07

ing thing of the past. it is the OBJ
ject of the petitioners. who are interest
ed i'm farming. to organize and promote
agriculture by holding county fairs,
setc.
The subscribers are: Norman Leach.
w. NJ. Swallow. William Streeter. of
Chinchilla: Henry w. NorthuD. II. II.
Colvin, of Glenburn; j. l.. Stone. ]. w.
Miller q. w. Carpenter. of Waverly;
n. ). Davis, j. ID. Knight. X. p. Bar
ker. \. I. Ackerly, of Clarks Green: r..
r.. Taylor. of Scott: Thomas Drake, of
Old Forge: w. II. Swarts. of Madison
vile; Horace Seamans, of Factoryville:
S. 4. Whitney and George 4. Colvin.
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