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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
CUTLER FOOLED THE PHYSICIAN
Operated on for Appendicitis, He Had No

ycrmlform Appendix.
Ex-Congressman Augustus W. Cat
Ter is enjoying rather a grim joke at
the expense of the medical fraternity.
For three weeks Cutler has been con-
fined to his home in Morristown, N. j.,
suffering from what the physicians de-
.riafed to be appendicitis. lie had en-
perienced similar attack some years
ago and felt no uneasiness. However,
as the present attack appeared to be
too; much for the remedies, Mr.. Cutler
finally consented to undergo an opera
ton.
DR.. MacBridc, the New York special
LIST. performed the operation. Mr.. Cut
Ter was placed under the influence OF
nnaesthetics, and the surgeon made an
incision at the proper point. But lie
didn't find the vermiform appendix
Mr.. Cutler didn't have any. So the in
cision was sewn together and nature Is
now finishing the job.
Mr.. Cutler recovered quickly from
the effects Of the operation. and will
soon be around again. Tie now chuckles
when appendicitis is mentioned.
81 read of a Eoston man." lie says
"who took a precautionary step whic!,
I think ! shall follow. lie wears card
pinned TO his undershirt which bears
this inscriptions: My appendix has
been cut out He says he does this to
keep the doctors from operating on him
for appendicitis in case he is picked up
i'll fainting condition on the street
some day. l think III do the same"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
New Theory Of Sum Spots.

The latest and most novel theory that
has been advanced in explanation Of
sun spots is that they are produced by
downward currents in the suns atmos-
phcre. According to this theory down
ward rush through the suns atmos-
phere (Which is estimated to be Of q
Gepth of not less than $4,000 miles) oc-
casions an exposure of the body of the
sun. This, seen through its luminous
envelope, appears rs dark spot.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
NURSES TO BE DEPoRTED.
Secretary of the Treasury Makes New
Ruling Under the Alien Labor Law.


Ruling Under the Alien Labor Law.
Immigration Inspector Debarry, at
Buffalo, has received from Washington
notice of new ruling by the secretary
of the treasury on the alien labor law.
This ruling is on the question that was
raised in two years ago as to whether
the Canadian trained nurses who come
to this country to work in hospitals do
SO in violation of the law. When the
question was raised before it was held
that they could not be interfered with,
US they were semi-professional per-
sons. Now, the secretary of the treas
ury has ruled that these nurses can be
deported. Inspector Estell, of Ogdens-
burg, is now at Dansville, where he
went to deport five Canadian nurses,
who are employed in sanitarium there.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
A Hard Egg.

you don't mean to say that it waa
an egg which made this scalp wound?"
said the physician who had been called
to dress the lecturers injuries.
YES" was the faint reply.
'rhen it must have been an egg laid
by Plymouth Rock hen.''-PittsburGh
acknowledgements.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
Tarr,ns and rcathcrlns Legal.

Tarring and feathering was once .
legal punishment for theft. It is said
to be found in the statutes of both Eng
land and France about the time of tho
Crusades.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
Pure We'll Water.

Deep wells ESQ feet or over) passing
through impermeable stratum usually
give very pure water. The impurities
from the surface cannot get through
the clay or other imDervious stratum.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
Tears Kccp the Eve Cool,

1t is probably not very we'll known
fact the shedding Of tears keeps the
eyes cool. Such is the case, however,
and no matter how hot the head may
be, so long as there are tears the eyes
will be cool.
Dr.. Niles Nerve plasters for Rheumatism.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
Rich Find of Pottery.

An old ruin has been uncovered on
the Mooui reservation, in Arizona, and
nearly 200 pieces of perfect pottery
found
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
Hamburg DOG Taxes,

In Hamburg the authorities tax dog
according to its size.
What stops Neuralgia? DR.. Miles Pain pills.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02
A SWELL DOG PARTY.

"A Brooklyn Society Woman Celebrated
the First Birthday of Her st. Bernard.
Mrs. J. j. Gardiner, of 1927 Hancock
ureet, Brooklyn, gave q swell party
in honor of the first birthday ami
versary of her st. Bernard dog, Cor
reze. Invitations were in this form:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-02-02

To be continued
The Forrest City times., 1897-03-19

The Final Betting.
 CARSON, New, March 17.-There was absolutely no change in the betting uI to noon. Corbett ruled favorite at lt to 61f. Julian and Brady were inside the arena, and Corbett and Fitzsim mons were undergoing final prepara tions. It was estimated that there were at that time 1000 people seated. and an other special train was due to arrive.
 In the Ring.
 CARSON, New, March 17.-At 11:5i Fitzsimmons entered the ring bare headed and attired in a Japanese batl robe. The crowd cheered him lustily At 11:591S Corbett made his appear ance. and the multitude greeted hin with applause.
 Behind Corbett were Charley White Delaney, Jeffreys, McVey, Joe Corbett Billy Woods and Al Hampton.
 In Fitz' corner were Martin Julian Ernest Roeber, Stelzner and Hickey
The Forrest City times., 1897-03-19
 A PARlSlAN SENSATION.
Duel with Swords Witnessed by Fly
 Hundred Spectators.

Duel with Swords Witnessed by Five
 Hundred Spectators.
 PARIS, March 1s.-The St Ouen race course was the scene of duel with swords, which was witnessed by at least 300 spectators, who were amazed at seeing combat thus publicy carried on. The principals were Signor Pini. the Italian champion swordsman, and NJ. Thomeguex, an amateur of the use of the weapon.
 Both men showed remarkable skill as swordsmen, and up to and including the fifth attack neither was injured.
 In the sixth attack, however, M Thomeguex was slightly wounded in the lip. The cause of the encounter was g quarrel between the men over language used by Thomeguex disparag- ing to Pini concerning the latter's skill as displayed in a recent friendly as- sault at arms between the two. The exhibition created a sensation.
The Forrest City times., 1897-03-19

Third Round-Corbett starts right in with left hook on the body. Fitz gets savage, and tries his left and right on Corbett's head, but does very little damage. Corbett lands another left jab on Bobs wind, and follows with right short on the ribs. Jim clinches Corbett lands his right hard over heart, Fitz mixes it up and puts the heel of his glove in Corbetts face. In the clinch Jim keeps his right working like piston rod on F tz' ribs. They clinch and Fitz roughs it in the breakaway as the gong sounds. Fitz seems anxious to continue, but Corbett laughingly sticks his right glove in Fitz' face and they go to corners.
 Fourth Round-Corbettr rushing lands the left on body. Hits short with his left. Fitz follows up with stiff left on Jim's stomach. They clinch Fits roughs it again. They are fighting at a terrific rate and it is beautiful con- test. Fitz rushes and Jim meets him with stiff right hand short on the stomach. Fitz is doing the rushing and hitting and roughing it in the DTtdk -dWdyS. NOTDcUb IS Dy long OQQS making the cleverer fight. He is play ing systemically with right and left on the body. An exchange of left as time was called.
 Fifth Round-Corbett lands his left on Fitz jaw; again the left goes on the jaw. Fitz' blows have plenty of steam behind them, but are not as frequent as Corbett's. They clinch and ex- change compliments with one arm loose. Corbett leads slow left Fitz lands his left on Jim's neck. Jim throws stiff half-round with left on Fitz' nose. drawing first blood. They mix 1t, and Corbett has the better of it. Corbett lands another stiff right on the body, and a left on the chin. This round is in favor of Corbett.
 Sixth Round-They clinch and Fitz tries to wrestle Corbett down. Loud ories of "Oh, Oh." Corbett lands light left jab on the face. Fitz counters on the face. Corbett upper-cuts Fitz fercely with right and has Fitz going.
The Forrest City times., 1897-03-19

Fitz is literally covered with blood. but is fighting like a demon. Corbett is showing signs of the fast work. Fitz is down on one knee and takes the time limit. He Is full of fight on arising. Corbett is slaughtering him with upper cuts. Corbett's leads are bit wild and he misses many well-intended blows Time called with Fitz looking very much the worse for wear and Corbett pufing.
 Seventh Round = Corbett forcing; misses left swing at head and Corbett upper-cuts Fitz hard again on the face. Fitz is bleeding again. but Is fighting like . lion They are both looking for
The Forrest City times., 1897-03-19

Billy Madden announced the time keep. CTS, Fitz meanwhile walking leisurely around the ring and chatting pleasant ly with all the people in close proximi- ~ tc .!Ie ropes. Corbett did a little iig step in his corner. Both men were looking in the finest kind of shape.
 Billy Muldoon greeted Fitzsimmons asking: Hello Fitz; how are you?"
 fitzsimmons said: 'Oh, bloody fine"
 Madden introduced the referee and the men proceeded to strip.
 Fitz looked light, but is bunch of muscles. Corbett looked easily i5 pounds heavier and his skin, as well as Fitzsimmons, looked like polished mar ble.
 The men donned the gloves, and when they stepped to the scratch for the first round on the call of time, at 12:O7. Fitzsimmons refused to shake hands
 The Battle.
 First Round-Sparring for an open ing. Fitz, forcing Corbett to corner. tries left swing. which Jim ducks cleverly. Jim smiling, Fitz very az gressive, and lands light one on Cor bett's neck. Jim feints and lands . left hook on the stomach, followed with left on Fitz' jaw. Clinch, but no damage done. In the breakaway Corbett lands right swing on Fitz' ribs. clinch, no damage In breakaway. Fits lands his left on Jim's head. Jim lands a hard right handler on Fitz' short ribs. Clinch and Fitz lands heavy right-hander on Jim's head. Jim says "Oh, and laughs. Jim lands his right on Fitz' ribs as gong sounds
 Second Round-Corbett advances to the center, forces 1t for a minute, a clinch and no damage in break-away. Fitz short on ribs and left swings. More clinching. Jim is very cautious and looking for the slightest opening, swings on Fitz head. Fitz swings left and right and lightly on Corbett's head. The fight Is of a rapid charac- ter and both men are very lively on their feet. Jim landed hard left half round jab on Fitz' stomach and follows with another in same place. He was jabbing Fitz hard right and left in the body when the bell rang.
The Forrest City times., 1897-03-19
THE DISABLED PURITAN.
A Court of Inquiry VIII Investigate the
 Causes.

Court of Inquiry VIII Investigate the
 Causes.
 WASHINGTON, March 1S.-A court of inquiry has been ordered to meet at the New York navy yard, Friday, to inves- tigate the recent cruise of the Puri- tan and the causes which led to that vessels disablement off Cape Hat teras- It is expected that the result may be the ordering of court mar tial The information which reaches the department indicates that the yes sel rode out the gales remarkably well, and that she should have reached port without assistance. At least one of the boilers, 1t is said, was burnt out at sea, due to low water. The slight de- rangement of the machinery, it is claimed. might have been remedied at sea by competent mechanics
The Forrest City times., 1897-03-19

t'cieret tOrDett flRnt-t
 his individual tastes. The sports who possessed tickets calling for numbered seats occupied the inter val as best suited themselves. They were confident of the perfection of the arrangements, and were contented to wait, knowing that ushers were plenti- ful, and that they would be guided in comfort to their sections and seats without any confusion. The first precautions against any possible dis turbances during the excitement later on were taken as the spectators passed Inside the outer gate. Each man was carefully tapped" with view of locating concealed arms, and when these were found the possessor was turned back and politely requested to return without the munitions of war. Flutes and Washoes Were There.
 CARSON, New, March 17.-Piutes and "ashoes fringed the road from Carson street to the arena, and cackled like a nook of magpies as the happy process hion filed along. Each celebrity was pointed out and stared at until curiosity was satisfied, and ''Dan Stuart's day. VIII hereafter be used by the red men to mark time.
 At the training quarters the watch iui seconds had scarcely caught a glimpse of Old Sol before everything sprang Into hustle and activity. mere was scurrying to and fro mak- ing preparations for breakfast, which was completed in short order. A train V, sightseers commenced to arrive shortly after seven o'clock to take . nhai look at the men before they en- .red the arena. In the midst of all 'ne talk and excitement which every ohe took share in, there were two ngures on whose coolness the occasion 11o not seem to have the slightest ef Aece Although three short hours re- .nained before Corbett and Fitzsim- mons were to commence the stuggle on "hich the future both as to fame and
 'une depended. they were as unruf-
The Forrest City times., 1897-03-19

Promoter of Corbett- -Fitzsimmons Fight. ]
 ''St. Patrick is with me-" he ex- claimed when he was awakened by a delegation of reporters, and saw the glorious rays of the rising sun break ing across the snow-clad Sierras; not a cloud was in sight to mar the beauty of an almost perfect Italian sky. There was not a breath of wind sufficiently strong to disturb the cottonwoods or make the sage brush waver. Everyone breathed freely, and Stuart was con- vinced that the hoodo which has pur- sued him for the past two years was at last relegated into oblivion.
 Just after the sun had raised himself in all his glory over the mountain, couriers on fast horses were dispatched to headquarters at Shaw's Springs. Cooks ranch, Empire and Genoa. and all the pugilists received the welcome notice to be on hand promptly at ten o'clock, ready for the fray and subject to call thereafter.
 There was a bracing element in the air itself, and as the sports commenced to file out every face beamed with re- fection of the kindness of the weather deities. There was fight in the atmos- phere, and time-keepers and minor of fcials turned out in short order. It was good-natured mob that filed the streets and the police had an easy time of it. The strong arm of the law was not called upon to exert itself.
 Early Birds at the Arena-No Guns Ad-
 lnitted.
 CARSON, New, March 17.-After the first buzz of gratified excitement had subsided the crowds commenced to scatter. The gates of the arena were opened promptly at eight o'clock and before s:30 about 1000 people who had taken S5 tickets, filed off for the coliseum. They got inside the outer barrier and through the arena en- frances, and then a good-natured scramble followed for the choice seats. There was no fracas, as there was plenty of room for each man to seat himself according to
The Forrest City times., 1897-03-19
LANky BOB WINS.
oorbett Received His Quietus in
 the Fourteenth Round.
ROTH MEN WERE IN PRIME CONDITION
The Fighting was Fast and Furious, and Fitzsimmons Landed a Vicious Blow Over the Heart and
 Corbett Collapsed.

.s,. Patrick Is With Me-" Said Dan Stuart.
 CARSON. New, March 17.-Dan Stuart slept with his window blind up Tues day night
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

WRIT OF CERTIoRARI REFUSED
The petition for writ of prohibi.
ton of Col. Robert Eastman, of
Tucker county, against Judge Holt,
of the Circuit Court of that county,
came up in the Court of Appeals on
Monday last. The court was equal.
ly divided GA the motion 10 dismiss
.he temporary rule made by the
counsel for the state. 1t thertfo fore
could not be dismissed. The court
was also divided for the question of
granting permanent writ of pre-
hibition and could not issue. 1t was
intimated by one of the judges that
the court would issue rule against
Eastman, requiring him to come in
to court and make motion to per-
petuate The temporary writ and on
that question there would be q di-
vided court and the temporary rule
would be discharged The main
question before the court was
whether the facts Of the case made
it proper case for writ of pro-
hibitioD. or for writ of error, and
on this question the court is divided
and the writ will not be issued. The
indictment against Eastman there
fore still stands, and he viii! be tried
by Judge Holt, of Tucker county.
Judges English and Dent thought
the writ should be granted while
Judges BTannon and McWhorter
dissented. The court refused 10 dis
charge Eastman on the h0beas cor.
pus proceedings and reprimandcd
him to the Tucker county Jail.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

DEATH OF Mrs. MORGAN MARTIN.
Mrs. Ella G.. Martin, the beloved
wife of Mr.. Morgan w. Martin, died
at her home on Water street, in this
city, on Wednesday last, at l p. m.
She was taken sick about five weeks
ago with malaria fever but at no
time seemed dangerously i'll until
Tuesday evening when she becam e
worse and continued to gradually
90 down until her death. She was
aged "a years, 10 months and IA
days. She leaves sorrowing FAM
lily composed of her husband, her
mother, Mrs. Mulligan, who is now
in her 82d year and three children:
Mrs. j. 1. Mcdonald, Miss Mollie
and Mr.. Clarence Martin. Mrs.
Martin was beloved and respected
by all VIII knew her ahd will be sad
ly missed, She was wife who was
true help-mate and mother OF
the tenderest affection and devotion.
She was devoted christian woman
and has for many years been con-
sistent member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Of this city. The
funeral took place yesterday morn
Jog at $50 from the Catholic Church
in this city, the pastor, Rev. Father
McKeefry, saying the Requiem
Mass, and the interment was in the
Catholic Cemetery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18
SI0O Reward $I0O.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn thai there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in al its stages
and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, re.
quires q constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces OF the system,
thereby destroying the foundation
of the disease, and giving the pa.
tient strength by building up the
constitution AMI assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors
have SO much faith in its curative
powers, that they offer One Hun.
dred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testi-
monials. Address,
F. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, o.
~ Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18
Day-Dawns for Careful Buyers.
Bright and Shining Facts for Ali the People
You'll like our new Fall Clothing. You'll like

You'll like our new Fall Clothing You'll like
them for than name here, but prin
cpay because they're good looks and quality Of course
if you don't what kind of clothes you you buy
ordinary ready made suit anywhere and pay much for
would ask for our finely tailored SUITS fyou wish to
good clothes and moderate price, you make
of satisfaction by getting of our guaranteed suits
We offer our customers the worlds best the worlds
cheapest rates. Every dollars worth of goods in house
purchased before the passage of the Tariff Bill consequent
in position to give every advantage to both
price and quality.
Fall Fashions in Mems Wear. Sack suits of handsome
Scotch chevio in check broken bars pas and stripes retain
their hold the popular fancy though they share honor with
the excellent worered chevos cut serges and
eds Overcoas the short Covert cloth for fall Winter
and listers richer and handsomer than
Boys apd Chldren's Clothing. Where that boy yours
going his fall suit and oycrcoa? We forgotten
and his winter needs Our boys and chldren department full
teTest parents The clothes stylish and good As for the bigger
the latest styles for them here Nobber they'll
where, and better
Our Furnishing Goods Department is displaying the latest
need and at the low tariff prices We invite
this line before purchasing and will let be the Judge
bat sell goods
M. G. TAREER.
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

DISAPPEARED From HoME.-Word
was brought to this city Monday
morning that Mr.. George Candy, of
Johnsontown, W. Va, who disap.
peared from his home on last Fri.
day, September Sd, had not yet
beea heard from. His disappear.
snce was at first little thought of,
but as the days rolled by his family
and friends became anxious about
him. Diligent search and inquiry
have been made by his family and
friends, but up until this morning
nothing had been seen or heard oil
him. His family are now very
much distressed about him and
there are grave fears entertained
that the man may have met with
foul play. There seems to be nc
possible solution TO his disappear
snce.- World.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY PAssEs
THROUGH THIS CIrY.-On Monday
afternoon last the chief executive OF
the United States passed through
this city on a special train running
as a section on No. 6. The train ar
rived-in this city short time after
o'clock, and a large crowd of peo-
pie was down to get a look at the
President. AS soon as the train ar
rived President Mckinley appeared
on the rear platform, and in short
time was kept busy shaking hands
with the crowd, white, black, high
and low, old and young being treat.
ed alike aud given q cordial recog-
milton by tie Major. The train
stopped about zen minutes, and as
it pulled out three cheers were given
him. Mr7. Mckinley was with her
husband. They we're returning
from a visit to Somerset, Pa.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

COUNTY CoURT.-The proceedings
of the County Court after our last
issue are as follows: License for
operating pool table was granted
to Mr.. @. A. Mantz at his tobacco
store on North Queen street. The
Sheriff was ordered to pay George
Hess the sum of So for land for
public road. D. NJ. Pitzer was ex-
honorated from road duty because
he has about a mile of road to keep
up to get to the county road. The
court contracted with the Vulcan
Road Machina Co., of Charles
Town, W. Va, for the erection of
approaches to the bridge over Back
Greek at Fuss for the sum of 49,.
225.00. The court has later decid-
ed to annual this contract, but
as the contract has been signed til ey
have considerable difficulty in an
nulling it. A large number of bills
were audited and ordered paid. II
j. Seibert was ordered to move his
fence back on his line with S p.
Cunningham.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1897-09-18

IT is COUNCILMAN LAMAR. On
Tuesday last, the first day of the
Circuit Court, Judge Faulkner rem
dered his decision in the Cu>hwa-
Lamar contested election case. The
Judge went into the case most thor
oughly since the trial and his dcci-
sion was based upon his conclusion
after most rigid research into the
law in all its phases, and resulted in
bis giving Mr.. Lamar his seat in the
Council, which place he should
never have been removed from. We
ale glad to netv the decision of
Judge Faulkner on this question.
We wonder now if the Democrats
rooster will crow "lGstily.n