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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
bEST AI1MOR PLATE.
That for Kcarsarse Far Above the
Standard.

The navy department is securing a
constant improvement in the quality
of its armor plate. A test made at In
dian Head the other day demonstrated
that 1t now possesses at least the best
thin armor in the whole world. A four
inch plate, representing some of the
side armor of the battle ship Kearsarge,
that we'll up on the bows, was fired at
with five-inch gun. Not long ago a
shot was calculated as able to penetrate
completely an armor plate IA times as
thick as its caliber. In other words, a
fve-inch shot would penetrate plate
IN inches thick. This four-inch plate,
however. not only kept the shot out,
but it smashed it up, and the only mark
left on the plate was slight dishing
in the center not more than half an inch
deep. This passed the plate. Then an
other shot was taken at it to ascertain
the power required to perforate the
plate. This was accomplished only by
giving the shot the high velocity of
1,es5 feet per second, and even then
the plate was not cracked.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
MILLIONS LOST.
Damage in the Flooded Districts
! Estimated at 100000.
RIVERS STILL RISING IN INDIANA.
tThe Northwest Experiences the
\ Worst blizzard in Many Years
\ SNOW Blocks Trains In
Northern Michigan.

Louisville, KY, March 13.-The Balti-
1000 men at work repairing it's track.
It has resumed through train service
between Louisville and Cincinnati and
st. Louis.
The through trains between Cincin-
matt and St. Louis will be run by
way of Louisville, leaving Cincinnati on
the Baltimore u Ohio Southwestern
tracks, entering Louisville by way Of
the Big Four bridge, leaving for the
Stunning its own tracks at Fairfield, Ill.
/ The Monon has fully restored its serv-
Ice and the Pennsylvania is also maxi
ing schedule time. During the Hood
all these roads used the track Of the Big
-Four in and out Of Louisville. The dam
age to the railroads done by the floods
as estimated at 100000 and the dam
age to the county and to individuals in
the flooded district is estimated to be
100000 more.
Five Perished.
Vincennes, Ind, March 13.-It is now
certain that five lives were lost in the
Evansville & Terre Haute railroad dis
nster at White River, near Decker.
They were: Conductor Sears, Fireman
Boleman, William H. LANCE, Fort
Wayne; Herbert Allen, Evansville, and
Or. William Efing, of No. 6425 South
9Ialstead street, Chicago. DR.. Efiing
left home on that train for Winter
Haven, Fla, and has never been heard
from. John Hoffenkamp, vice president
,of Holland Republican club, and Derk
Meengs, both of Chicago, arrived hero
Friday evening in search of DR.. Efling.
Though it is known that he was on that
train, no man answering his descrip-
tion was among the saved. The crevasse
is now $50 feet wide, and is growing big
ger every hour. A forceof $50 men are ut
work, but the roadbed is being steadily
swept away.
4 wabash Continues to Rise.
Evansville, Ind, March 13.-The rise
In the Wabash river continues, and the
water is within IS inches of the rails
on the Louisville & Nashville bridge be-
tween Wabash and Hawthorne, Ill.
Farmhouses, trees, driftwood and car
cases are lodged against the piers, but
the officials say this pressure will not
endanger the structure. The service
will be abandoned If the water reaches
the rails. All trains are delayed. Black
river is rising, and back water near
Grayville, ILL.,, causes considerable
delay of Peoria, Decatur & Evansville
trains, but it is not thought that traf-
4o will be suspended.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
CLEVELAND TO BELT GLOBE.
Announced That Trip Will he Made
Shortly.

eAAAsAOsAAASSO AA&S AAAV WIZ NC uAsAuc
Shortly.
A passenger agent of the Canadian
Pacific now in Toledo, o., is authority
for the statement that President Cleve-
land will take trip around the world
Immediately after the Inauguration Of
his successor. The president and his
party will go to the coast over the Ca
madam Pacific road, and Division Pas
senger Agent Sheehy, of that line, will
conduct the party in person. 1t is the
desire Of the president to start as soon
as possible after the Inauguration of
President-elect Mckinley. He desires
to avoid public functions as much as
possible.
Private Secretary Thurber and sew
eral members of President Cleveland's
cabinet are expected to accompany his
excellency. Mrs. Cleveland and the
children may accompany the party.
Private Secretary Thnrber at Wash
ington refused officially to confirm or
deny the statement. He preferred, he
said, to await the publication of the
story before making any announcement
regarding it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
A HOUSE OF DEATH.
wealthy Farmer and His Wife Killed
by Poison.

Wealthy Farmer and His Wife Killed
by Poison.
Mansfield, Pa, March 13.-Stephen
Horton, wealthy farmer who resided
in the little village of Rutland, six miles
from here, is lying dead in his home,
while in another part of the house lie
the remains of his wife. The death of
both has been attributed to poison, and
coroner's jury has found that Mrs.
Horton administered it to her husband
and then ended her own existence with
the remainder of the deadly powder.
The Horizons lived quietly and as far
as can be ascertained were happy and
contented in their domestic relations.
The only known trouble existing in the
family has been the frequent periods
of dementia exhibited by Mrs. Horton,
and it is thought that she accomplished
the terrible deed while temporarily
deranged.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
WITHDRAW THEIR GOODS.
New York Merchants Prepare for
Passage of a Tariff Law.

Passage of a Tariff Law.
New York, March 13.-Thc rush of
merchants to the custom house in this
city to withdraw goods in bond because
of the expected increase of duties under
q new tariff law was continued Friday.
It was estimated that the days with
drawals would reach 100000. Some of
the merchants are fearful that tariff
bill may be passed with q retroactive
clause or one making it's provisions date
from its introduction instead of some
time after its passage.
Loans to the amount of about 81 ,OOO,-
900 are reported to have been obtained
from the local banks within week by
merchants who fear an early passage of
new tariff law. The payments have
included large Withdrawals of wooden
goods and tobacco. The total amount
of duties due on goods in bonded ware
houses here is close to $40, 100000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
wnr ON Fred Grant.

New York, March 13.-Wheeler II.
Peckham and others, comprising COM
mittee Of the City club, called upon
Mayor Strong and asked him to remove
Police Commissioners Andrew d. Par
ker and Fred Dent Grant, upon the
ground that they refuse to vote in the
board for the trial of Chief of Police
Conlin for characterization.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Another Arrest.

Butler, Ind, March 13.-Ex-County
Treasurer Fair was arrested Friday on
grand jury Indictment for embezzle-
ment. lie was unable to furnish bond
and went 10 Jail. He turned the office
over to his successor $4,000 short. His
son, who was deputy, is also under ar
rest for forgery, but is out on bail. This
makes the seventh ex-county officer to
be placed under arrest in connection
with DeKalb county's crookedness, and
II is said that several private citizens
will be added to the list.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Cauuht in Chicuro.

Chicago, March 13.-George, alias
Butch Bradley, who escaped from the
penitentiary at Nashville, Tenn, six
weeks ago, where he was serving SEN
tence for murder, was arrested here
Friday evening. lie was charged with
having murdered q man named Rogers,
who was shown to have been one of his
confederates in previous crimes. Brad
ley has been fully identified.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
The Negro wilma

Galveston, Tex, March 13.-The court
of appeals has affirmed the decision of
the lower court i'll the case of the Pull
man Palace Car company vs.. Rev.
Thomas w. Cain, negro, who bought
flrst-class ticket from st. Louis to
Galveston, but was forced to ride in
the negro" car. The opinion of the
court was that where ticket is sold
for certain coach, like Pullman, a
negro is entitled to ride in that kind of
car, or the company is liable to pay
damages,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Honor for MIR. McMiIIan.

Washington, March 13.-Hon. Benton
Z. McNillin, of Tennessee, las been APP
pointed chairman of the executive COM
mittee of the National Association of
Democratic clubs, of which Hon. Chaun-
cey Black, of Pennsylvania, is presi-
dent. The other members of the COM
mittee will be announced in few days
and it is said only those who were loyal
to the Chicago platform will be ap-
n0inted
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Hesing Named for Mayor.

Chicago, March 13.-Washington Hes
ing, postmaster of Chicago, was nom
mated Friday night by reclamation at
Central music hallfor the Office of mayor
on municipal reform platform and at
the head of a non-partisan ticket, which
was named business Administration
of Municipal Affairs" This makes the
fourth mayoralty ticket in the field and
Alderman John Harlan, another nom
partisan reform candidate, will prob
ably be nominated to make the fifth as
pirant for mayoralty honors.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
HANGING IN MARYLAND.


Murder of james Irwin.
La Plata, Md, March 13.-George
matthew's, who murdered James j. Ir-
win at Aliens Fresh, Charles county.
Md, last August, was executed in the
La Plata Jail yard at 8: 80 in the morn
ing. The wonderful nerve displayed by
the condemned man throughout his
trial and imprisonment continued until
the drop fell. After being in confinc-
ment in the Jail at La Plata for time
before the trial, Matthews escaped, but
afterward returned and gave himself
up, and upon conviction was taken TO
Baltimore for safe-keeping.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Electric Motor Factory Burned,

indianapolis, Ind, March 1s.-The
Jcnney electric motor works at the
Panhandle crossing on the Belt Line
railroad, on the eastern edge OF this city,
were destroyed by fire at two o'clock
Friday morning. The company manu-
featured electric motors. The loss is
$4,000 TO $4,000, including building,
machinery and patterns. The total in
surance amounts to about $4,000. 1t is
thought the fire was started by charged
liRht wires
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Invalid KIN. Him.e1f.

Kendallville, Ind, March 1a.-Wil-
liam II. Cox, a well-known citizen, COM
mitted suicide Friday by shooting him
self. he was 81 years old and prom
inent mason. He had been an invalid
for some time. His illness preyed on bis
mind and fearful that he would not re-
cover he took his life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
VIII Row in England.

Chicago, March l3.-Dr w. s. Nc
Dowell, the Delaware boatclub oarsman,
who gave good account of himself in
the Henley regatta last year, is arrang-
ing to leave for England about April /,
to prepare for competition in the same
regatta next season. He will compete
under the clubs colors and defray his
own expenses.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
SHOWS A DECREASE.
Fewer Immigrants Are Coming to
America.


America.
Washington, March 13.-There has
been a decrease in immigration during
the past seven months compared with
the same period last year of 1885.
Commissioner Stump explains the de-
crease us follows: The many deporta-
lions and strict examinations of the inn
migrant to the United States has caused
a large increase of immigration from
Europe to Brazil, Argentine Republic
and other South American countries,
where inducements are held out for
their migration. Italian immigration
will be seriously checked by the procla-
nation of Marquis Di Rudini, minis
ter Of the interior for that kingdom,
warning undesirable classes from en-
barkation and refusing passports.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Wnnts to- buy Our IroncInds.

Wahts to Duy Our IrOnclnds.
Constantinople, March 13.-1t Is posi-
lively stated here that the administra-
ton of the sultan's civil list will seek to
enter into negotiations with the United
States government for the purchase Of
two or three ironclads that are already
completed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Tho Appomattox BattleneId.

Appomattox battlefield has been
traded by syndicate which has owned
1t several years for piece Of property
IN Washington city, and the new owner
announces that he will convert the his
toric battlefield into sheep farm
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Gold Sfandard 10

Gold Standard for Japan.
Yokohama, March 13.-The house Of
representatives has passed the bill es-
tablishing gold standard In japan.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
CUBA DISCUSSED,

At Cabinet Meeting Strict Neutrality
Is Agreed Upon.
Washington, March 13.-It is under
stood that at the cabinet meeting Friday
the Cuban question was discussed and
that the discussion ended with the un-
derstanding that the policy hithertopur
sued of strict neutrality and enforce
ment of our neutrality laws would be
adhered to SO long as the conditions re-
mained as at present.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
HOLE in 4 MANS SKULL
South Dakota Doctors Puzzled owe
Case of Hospital Patient.

South Dakota Doctors Puzzled Over
Case of Hospital Patient.
The case of R. r. Merrigold, an inmate
of the Brown county hospital, at Cham
berlain. S. D., is puzzle to the medical
fraternity. The patient has lived for
a number of years with large and
growing hole in his skull. The brains
are covered only by the skin Of the scalp.
The hole is circular in form, about Ave
inches in diameter, and is located Just
above the left ear. When first brought
to the attention of physicians the hole
in the skull was only about two inches
across, but 1t has been gradually in-
creasing in size. The cause Of the bone
disease that is eating away the skull
Is unknown. Merrigold, who is 76 years
of age, was taken to the hospital from
the village of Rondell about ~ years
ago. When first taken there he was
perfectly sane, but his mind has since
been gradually giving way.
Marriage of Russian Girls.
hne rk-i
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Domestic Tragedy in Chicago.

Chicago, March 13.-William Drossel,
a carpenter living at 1872 Fullerton ave-
nue., shot his wife Friday afternoon and
then put bullet through his own
brain. Drossel died instantly and the
woman is in serious condition. The
deed was the result of family quar-
rel
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Not Altogether Duh

Bertha-That Mr.. Huggins doesn't
know what to do with his hands. 1
Belle-Oh, doesn't he? Well, he just
does when he's around me.-Yonkers
Statesman. "tAsa :,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
A Candid Editor.

An Arizona editor has been found
who hangs this sign upon his Office door:
"Gone out to take drink. Will be
back tomorrow"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
TRAINS BLOCKED BY SNOW.
Worst Storm for Five Years Raging
I'm the IJnnor DouSn.~I.

Worst Storm for Five Years Raging
I'm the Upper Peninsula.
1shpeming, Mich, March 13.-The
worst storm in five years is raging in
The upper peninsula. Freight trains are
blockaded on both the South Shore and
Chicago G. Northwestern lines. A
freight train on the latter road has
been stuck In a drift at the Buffalo
mine, Negaunee, since six o'clock Fri
DAY morning. Fifty men are now at
work clearing the track, but the storm
has not abated and it is likely that the
brain will not be moved before late to-
hay. In some places the snow is from
pix to ten feet in depth, with drifts
rapidly growing larger. The street cars
are making no attempt to run, and
business generally is at a standstill.
1 A Hudson, Wis, special says: All the
Trains running on the different branches
pf the Omaha IRE from two to eight
bours behind. The roads throughout
borthern Wisconsin are blockaded and
business it at a standstill.
!, Milwaukee, March 13.-Nspatches
From the northern part Of the state re-
port the severest storm Of the season.
At Grantsburg more than q. foot OF
Gnow has fallen and is drifting badly.
At Hudson and Black River Falls trains
bn different branches Of the Omaha road
Ire from two to eight hours behind time.
Hoop Iron Combine Broken.
! Pittsburgh, Pa, March 13.-The fact
hes just been made public that the Hoop
iron association has been dissolved.
This was caused by the refusal of two
leading firms to continue the organiza-
ton, and it expired by limitation. The
market Ia now an open one.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16

Marriage of Russian Girls.
1t has been ascertained that In Rus.
STA 573 per 1000 girls marry before
reaching the age Of 20.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
Gold Clause Not Favored.

Lincoln, Neb., March 13.-The house
passed without the emergency clause
Mr.. Wooster's bill prescribing what
shall be legal tender in Nebraska.
This bill is intended to prevent the in
esrtion Of the gold clause In contracts,
hnfes ar mort an nas
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16

What stops Neuralgia Or. Miles Pain PHI.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16

Trenton, N. j., March 1a.-Joseph L.
Lamb, for more thnn 80 Year, treasurer
Rt The New Jersey grand lodge Of pdd
keliQWs, died at Jiliustowd Friday,
/ red 80 yesrs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16
er1ng VIC

"They say Mrs. slmwaist has skcl-
eton in her closet. 1t doesn't seem to
interfere with her perfect style, how
ever"
"No, really believe she uses it as
form to fit her dresses ovcr."- Brooklyn
Life
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-16

Pro-
g..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-05
LIFE ON BARREN ISLAND.
THE DREARY EXISTENCE OF ITS IN
UABITANTS.

PROCESSES EMPLOYED IN THE VARIOUS FAC
TORIES WHERE REFUSE MATTER Is MADE
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-15

People think DR.. Sslm Has Done Ano,,.
Wonderful Piece Of Work. '"o'he
have had very bad case OF Catarrb
sore Eyes for more than = years, and com. "aa
quently II gave me world OF trouble
obliged to see nr. Salm, under his trentmen, ~
change Is wonderfully rapid Ny frienJ. "'e ".
astonished as we'll, and think with me thu, n.e n'
Sa!m s has done another wonderful piece Of wo,t MI
Whitestown, Butler Co.. Pa. L. c. Sb,nnnn.
Case Of Cattarrh and Throat Trouble Cured h,
DIR. Salm. "
For moro than years our two children has.
been suffering from CstArrh and Throat trouh,.
Also enlarged Ton:iis, They were continuav
Their constitution became undermined. Az,
short course OF treatment with DIR. Saim ,h..
have almost entirely recovered from the, m;.
sr.6l: diseaSs. j.. F. Harrison.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-15
WEST BEAVER.

II. F. Swineiord cut 10 acres Of
wheat last week for different parties
with his $3.50 machine he bought
some time ago. -. The FESTIVAL at
Mcclure on last Saturday evening
WAS we'll attended. The Adamsburg
Band played some choice music for
the occasion for which they have the
name of doing, either for honor or
for pay. e.. Mrs. Henry Barth was
bitten on the hand by copper head
last week aud is doing as well as can
DE expected aud is reported to be
cut of danger. John Pennington
and wife of Lewistown spent Sunday
with some of their Snyder county
attends. West Beaver knew they
had q few cranks, but did not think
rhey had any one cranky enough
that wanted to shoot himself on &C.
.couut OF an old horse, but sucn was
the case. some time ago.. Wsrrie
McGlaughlin spent last week in
Lewistown with his friends and re-
gorts good time considering the
Aot weather.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-15
FREEBU RG.

Rev. G. ID. Druckenmiller held
communion services here last Sun
day forenoon IS. w. Watt of Viii.
liamsport was welcome visitor at
the homestead of his son in. law Jer.
ry Charles Mrs. Margaret Dill,
Elizabeth r. Dill, Mrs. W. L. Dill
aud little daughter of Paterson, N.
J. are welcome visitors in our midst.
Elizabeth is president of the mis-
sinnary department of the Combin-
ed c. Z. Societies of N. j., a very
responsible position, for which she
is well qualified. She has taught
eleven successive terms of public
, sahool of ten months each in the
'cisy of Paterson. She has been
promoted at different times and is
VOW one OF the most prominent
teachers in city of 95, OOOpopulation
They are enjoying the visit and re-
call many "reminiscences of the time
; theylived here. Prof. Boyer and
,RS. attended the Communion Ser
vices held by Rev. G. ID. Druckep.
niler at Grubbs church on the
4th inst. Allen Arbogast and fam
lly we're visitors here last week. ..
Noah Roush purchased the home.
stead o! his father Alex. Rousb,
decd, for 800. There is a thrifty
peach orchard on the premises. Dr..
d. G. Smith purchased the lime lot
and limekiln for $l35. II. S. Schnee
is admir- OF the estate. We have
vyrospects for very bountiful: crop
of peaches in the different orchards
near our place. &. . All the telephone
poles 10 our locality are on the
ground aud men are now engaged in
digging the holes and placing the
posts in the ground-we expect the
trctjey car TO follow soon after the
erection OF the telephone. D.. F.. -
Habish will sell an extra lot OF
,horses next Thursday. They arrived
Monday afternoon.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-07-15
KREAMER

Miss Mabel Gutelius spent last
week with her auunt. Mrs. Gruver,
of Lewisburg. d. . A. G. Smith lost his
valuable trotte, . Sheriff Fagely
and six of hls comrades Of Northum-
berland spent day at this place last
week fishing. :. Miss Fora Smith
spent few days last week with her
sister, Mrs. Thomps on Hilbish, OF
S slinsgrove. Miss Jennie Heilick-
aer, one of Williamsports, most &C
.complished young ladies, and moth.
ser and Mrs. James Row and daugh-
s.er Of Selinsgrove were the guests OF
j. T. Walter and family las: week
-. Calvin Stetler and son spent
Sunday evening with N. G. Gutel-
aus and family. Our city looks
still more business like since the
telephone poles are raised. Next
we want are the trolly cars. Nor
man Hummel made business trip
to the coal regions ..Qulte a num-
ber of our young people attended
the festivals at Salem and Globe
Mills -. During that recent thunder
storm the lightning played havoc in
and around our town. 1t struck in
Jarius Roushs chimney, doing no
damage but DESTROYING the chimney.
also ina tree on Wm Freyman's
farm aud killed his COW aud stunned
another. One mile west of town it
destroyed by fire John Zeiber's barn
and nearly all it contained aud also
struck in o. Beavers barn. With
these all it struck in several trees
and fences near by. The storm was
one of the severest electric storms
Ythst we had for while.