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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
s1 PUSHING THE WORK.
Activity in Brooklyn Navy Yard tn,
Cause of Conjecture.

Activity in Brooklyn Navy Yard the
Cause of Conjecture.
New York, Nov. 6.-The Commercial
Advertiser says: "The Brooklyn navy
yard Is active, and work on all the war
vessels lying at the wharfs or in the dry
docks is being pushed forward as rapid
Nv as possible under orders from the
navy department. No one seems to un-
Ederstand why SO much haste is neces-
isary, and the inquiries are met with the
iuvariable reply: 1t is nothing un-
usual. We are obeying orders issued
some time ago, that is all. We always
finish work at this station as rapidly as
rve can. Spain's naval activities have
nothing to do with our industry An
officer attached to the Office of the COM
mandant of the yard repeated this time
worn explanation, but added that he be-
llieved some sort of an order had been
received to urge the completion of the
two new vessels which are at the yard
making preparations for their final
trials, under the board of inspection.
These vessels are the torpedo boat Foote
Eand the big battleship Iowa"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Old Fort to BE Restored.

Pensacola, Fla. Nov. 6.-Nlaj. McMur-
ray, commanding the First artillery, at
Fort Barrancos, has been instructed by
Gen. Wilson, the chief of engineers, tc
restore the walls of old Fort San Carlos
near Barrancos. This is the Oldest and
most interesting fortress in the United
States. 1t was originally built by the
spaniards, and was several times cap.
tured by the French and English. II
has not been used since 1t was captured
by the army under Gen. Jackson, in
1921. 1t will now probably be supplied
with rapid firing gums.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
The onto Eleetion

Columbus, o., Nov. 6.-The Ohio legis-
1ature stands "a republicans, 70 demo-
ttcrats and one doubtful, on the reurns
received up to this time. With dozen
Eor more of the So counties very close,
there have been no material changes
except in Wood county, which will be
claimed by both parties till the courts
pass on the action of the supervisors.
Chairman McConville, of the democrat
ic state committee, has not changed his
claims of democratic majority on joint
ballot, and will not do SO till the off,
-lcial returns of all counties are in and
show the final results to differ from
those he has at hand.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Distrusts rrof. Thompson.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov. Cit is said at the
fisheries department that the sealing
counsel. Prof. Thompson. has been
asked from Ottawa why it is that he
has not come here, and his reply was
that his instructions from the home gov
eminent were to proceed to Washing.
ton. Great fears are expressed in Off
cial circles that Prof Thompson has
fallen a victim to the wiIes of poll
ticians at Washington and has COM
mitted Great Britain to certain line
of action in connection with the re.
cent conference with which it was un.
derstood Canada and Great Britain
would have nothing to do.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Washington Land for Sale Cheap
on the 5 and 10 Year Plan
at 6 per cent,
The Chance of Your Life to Obtain a
Home for Little Money--The Garden
of the West May Be Yours---The
State of Washington the
Ideal Home.

Washington, rich in grains and grasses rich in minerals
and vegetables rich in natural resources destined become
the Empire State of the Far West 1t has the mineral wealth
that made Pennsy vana Michigan and Ohio, its plains
much more fertile than those of Iowa, its navgabe
and its fruits fine and varied those of California This
is the country fol who has $4,000 or $4,000 to invest
in home.
The famous Big Bend Country in Lincoln County in the
State OF Washington the ideal home for poor 1t
bounded the North and West by the Columbia River, which
is navgab to the the produce garden Tor Spokane its
wheat used by China and Japan and its grens be ship
ped to Liverpool three cents per bushel cheaper than from the
middle belt states Owing to its geographical position has
the most delightful climate in the United States There
thunder storms cyclones sunstrokes hot winds
the people troubled with rheumatism or catarrh The
crops fall the yield large the market good the rop
cal fruits except and lemons we'll in Cuba
The winters mild fertilizers needed schools and
churches within the reach of all. Hog cholera unknown
stock and horses fat the rich grass that every
where abounds and delicious apples peaches pears aprico
nectarines grow without much cultivation This is the high
way the Kondike and the land that feeds Spokane
purchase the products of this the richest
all America Why not join the companies going there
Why struggle for pittance here when wealth and health
within your reach Why have home and be indepen
dent? Call at Dan Barnes Office Market Street.
Cresco Iowa. and select farm in the richest land beneath the
sun, Washington which the garden and the Kondke of
country.
Before renting making any purchase call and j. c.
O'Nell; he will put you the road to wealth.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
BEATEN no pEAIh.
Murderous Revenge of Pupils on a
Missouri SchOOlmastcr.

sedalia, Mo-, Nov. 6.-James Allen,
teacher in school at Wheatland,
Hickory county, was beaten to death
Thursday by his pupils. AS punish
ment for misconduct. Mr.. Allen kept
several of his boys after school was dis
missed Thursday night. When released
the youths went away angry and later
rs the schoolmaster was on his way
home they waylaid him, pelting him
with stones and clubs. Mr.. Allen was
knocked down and his skull crushed.
He did not regain consciousness and
died Friday morning. The youths have
been arrested
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
FOUR CHILDREN SLAIN.
Butchery of Three Girls and a BOY
Near st. Julienne, Can.

Near st. Jultenne, Can.
St. Julienne, Que, Nov. 6.-Four chill
dren Of Michael McNulty and wife, who
live near Montcalm Mills, were brutally
butchered. The parents had come to
ST.. Julien to transact some business,
leaving their three daughters and
boy at home. During their absence
ncighbor named Morris called and dis
covered most CHASTITY spectacle. He
found the bodies of the girls on the
floor of the kitchen in the house with
their Threats cut. The body of the old
est daughter was found midway be-
tween the house and barn in similar
condition, and the boys remains were
discovered in the barn. No possible
cause for the atrocious crime has
been learned excepting desire to as
sault the girls.
Posses have been organized and are
hunting over the vicinity for the mis-
creants. The girls were aged 1s, 16 and
IA respectively; the boy was ten years
old
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Injuries cnuse Deata.

Cleveland, o., Nov. 6.-presidens
Wood ]. Benbow, manager and presi-
dent of the Otis Steel company Qim-
ited), died Friday as the result of in
juries sustained by being struck by a
train on the Lake Shore railroad near
his home, in Chenille, last Wednesday
Four years ago he came from England
to take charge of the company's works
when they were bought by an English
syndicate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
GREAT BED OF ORE.
Most Important Find Ever Made on
the MenOminee Range.

Crystal Falls, Mich, Nov. 6. = The
most important iron ore discovery on
the Menominee range in several years
has been made few miles east of this
city. The find is located on the bank
Of the Michigamme river, one mile
south of the Mansfield mine. The ore
body was discovered by George Masso,
of Mansfield, with the aid of diamond
drill. The drill hole was put down at
an angle Of so degrees, and struck the
ore at the depth of III feet. From that
point to depth of 1914 feet the drill en-
countered nothing but clean ore that
assays 62 per cent. in iron and .051 per
cent. in phosphate, thus putting it
safely within the Bessemer limit. The
formation is known to dip west at
an angle of 80 degrees and as the drill
hole was driven to the east the width
Of the vein must be about 40 feet.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Ask for a Receixer.

Saginaw, Mich, Nov. 6.-The Holland
Trust company, of New York, has APP
piled for q receiver for the Saginaw
Electric Light and Power company,
pending foreclosure of mortgage
given in 1889 to secure payment of $780,
900 first mortgage bonds. Liabilities of
the company are placed at $4,000; as
sets, $4,000. Most of the stock is held
In Fort Wayne, Ind.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
THAT FOLDING BED.
1t Is Still an Object of Suspicion to
Many Hotel Visitors.

Many Hotel Visitors.
'Tm sorry, sir" said the polite young
uptown hotel clerk to the grum-looking
guest, but haven't another room in
the house tonight. If you could use
this till morning I'll fix you up right for
Tomorrow" But the inducement, per-
suasivly delivered, failed to work, and
the grum-looking man went away.
When he had got over the threshold
the suave clerk smiled pensive smile
and said: "You can't do anything with
these fellows. 1t beats the world how
a man will let his prejudices drive him
ont into the night to seek inferior nc
commodations. And yet this man
looked like he knew better, too"
what was it dissatisfied him?"
Nothing in the world except that in
the only room he'd have there was a
folding bed. You see we are crowded
now and there are but few vacant
apartments. He is a crank on the sub
ject of folding beds because in modern
times two or three human beings have
been caught in them, when they folded
up inopportunely, and had their lives
crushed out. pleaded with him that
no such disaster could happen to him
here. for nowadays folding beds are
made with patent catches that abso-
lutely prevent them from manslaugh-
ter. No matter how sorely bed such
as we have should yearn to close up on
its slumbering victim these catches for
bid ! told him all this, but it had no
effect"
Are most people imbued with this
prejudice"
YES; think a majority of the tray
cling public has that feeling and do
not believe the time will ever come
when the folding bed will gain the full
confidence of the American people,
Washington Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
pREsIDENT MoRAEs,

president was just landing at the Ma
rine arsenal after visiting the steamer
hon which Gen. Barbosa, minister of
marine, had returned from Bahia.
The bystanders frustrated the at
tempt, but Col. Moraes. the presidents
nephew, was slightly wounded in dis
farming the soldier. Gen. Marcado
Betancourt, minister of war, then in
terfered, and was himself stabbed.
EThe wound was SO serious that he died
soon afterward. The attack has caused
the greatest agitation throughout the
city
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
GOOSE STEALS A WATCH.
Most Extraordinary Case of Iklsrto.
mania ON Record.

Most Extraordinary Case of KloHtos
mania ON Record.
It is doubtful if another dumb animal
ever caused greater mischief than q
goose did recently in Lanesboro, N. Y.
That goose stole dozen valuable ar
ticles and brought about the discharge
of u servant. For long time the family
of Albert jerks has been missing yulu.
ables, and charged their disappearance
to Annie Coogan, domestic. The girl
was threatened with arrest to make her
confess and when she protested her M
nocence she was discharged. AS affi-
cles continued to disappear the family
was in q quandary. A pet goose had
trick of knocking at the door in quest
Of dainties, and on being admitted
would go all about the house, One aft-
ernoon recently Mrs. jerks was amazed
to see the goose take q gold watch and
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Body Found:

Haverstraw, N. Y, Nov. 6.-The body
of Algernon w. Mckay, who lost his
life In the New York Central railroad
disaster at Garrisons, was found float
ing in the middle of the river off Ionia
island, four miles below the scene OF
the wreck, Friday forenoon. Mckay
was 20 years of age, and had been mar
ried but six months. He was the pri-
Fate secretary of Superintendent Van
.Etten, and was riding on the engine
when 1t plunged into the river.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
RECEIVER NAMED.
To Close Up Affairs of the Defu
Fuermann Brewing Co.

To Close Up Affairs of the Defunct
Fuermann Brewing Co,
Watertown, Wis, Nov. 6.-Judge Ben
nett, of Jefferson, has appointed c. H.
jacob, of this city, receiver of the Fuer-
mann Brewing company, which made
an assignment last February to Will
liam II. Woodland. The receiver is 10
have concurrent power with the as
signee. The appointment was applied
for by G. j. Meyer, of Milwaukee, who
holds mortgage for $22, 900 on the as
signors' property. The brewing plant
aud other realty, here and in Chicago.
Of the defunct company, will be sold
at auction by the assignee December 81,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
The Cabinet.

1 Washington, Nov. 6.-All the mem
Beers of the cabinet, except Secretary
Alger, were present at Fridays ses-
sion, which did not last long. Routine
bHAness was presented by the different
cabinet officials, but much of the time
WAS given to a discussion of the re-
Gent election. Satisfaction was ex-
pressed on all sides, especially at the
result In Ohio and Maryland. The Span
hk. Mutation was not considered.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Not a Valid Law,

indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 6.-The SUI
preme court has decided that the act
under which the Indianapolis board OF
park commissioners was created is un.
constitutional, and that the members OF
the board are not public officers. The
BOARD has existed two years; has re.
Iceived S374,ooo in city money for park
system; has spent $4,000 of this
pmount, and has planned to purchase
800 acres of land, all of which has beer
surveyed for parks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Commissioners return.

New York, Nov. 6.-Senator Edward
70. Wolcott, of Colorado, and Gen.
Charles j. Paine, two of the monetary
commissioners appointed by President
Mckinley to confer with European
governments concerning the feasibility
of establishing international bimetal-
plsm, arrived here Friday night on a
steamship Campania. The other com
missioner, Former Vice President Adlai
y. Stevenson, will rturn on a later yes.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Three Friends Goinm to uoxo,,

Havana. Nov. CIT is semiotiicially
announced that there will be no trouble
here upon the arrival at this port of the
American steamer Three Friends, which
Is alleged to have taken part in filibus-
tering expeditions and which is now
bound to Havana on legitimate COM
mercial errand.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Prohibition Mea.ure Defea,ea.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. e.-The Georgia
senate defeated a measure which, if
passed, would have had the effect of
making Georgia prohibition state.
The bill has been pending in the legisla-
ture since last year and has been ex-
haustively argued. Thevote on the bill
was is to 90.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Gomncr. CnlI. FOR M

Washington, Nov. 6. = President
Gompers has appealed to the members
of the American Federation of Labor
to assist with cash the cause of the
striking engineers OF Grept Britain.
The sum of $lOO.G0O is needed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Snow in South Dakota.

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 6.-There la a
very heavy snowstorm in the northern
hills in South Dakota. Reports from
the northwest cattle range are that cat
tie have suffered considerably. Cattle
on the way to Belle Fourche to be
shipped will be affected worst.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Corn Carnival a Success.

Beatrice, Neb., Nov. 6.-The corn car
nival held here Friday was bowling
success. The weather was very pleas
ant and there was great crowd out
A great feature of the day was the
floral parade by the ladies. Aside from
this the general demonstrations, with
the liberty accompanying Carnival
day, gave the 10000 visitors plenty OF
amusement and occupation.
To Work Full Time.
Willmantic, Conn.,, Nov. 6.-Notice
was given Friday that on Monday the
Willimantic wooden mills will put to
work the full force on a full-time sched-
ule of 60 hours week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
A Father in Luck,

"You children turn up your noses at
everything on the table. When was
boy was glad to get dry bread to
eat" said Mr.. Chaffie at the breakfast
table.
II say. pa, you are having a much
better time of it now that you are liy-
ing with us, amt you?" asked John
nie.-Tammany Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
]. C. O'NIELL.

June, and they're all bought up by sum.
mer men. "Lucile" is played out. Take
friendly tip, and try some other poem
"She was right. Lucille is done. But
It was good old poem"
And the handsome man pulled his
agar regretfully.-N. Y. Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
A SUDDEN CALL.
George s. Shaw, n Well-KnOwn Lum
herman, Dies mt Clouuet. MINI

George s. Shaw, "a Well-known Lum-
herman, Dies at Cloquet, Mimi.
Cloquet, Mimi, Nov. 6.-George S.
Shaw, the pioneer lumberman of Clio
quet, president of the Cloquet Lumber
company, and one of the known
lumbcrinen in the northwest, died sud
denly at his residence here Friday after
noon. He was Is years of age, but up to
the hour of his death he remained the
active head of one of the largest lumber
concerns in the United States. For
some days past he had been unwell, but
Friday was feeling better than usual.
He was seated at the dining-table with
his family and some guests when over
come by faintness. AS he was being as
sisted. to his room he eNpired.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09

Denver. Col. Nov. 6.-Chief Justice
Charles d. Hayt comedies the election
of his opponent, William II. Gabbert,
the populist and democratic candidate.
Gabbert's maior;ty is over 4. 600.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Its UsefuIness.

Landlady--In what way, Mr.. Jones,
do you think hypnotism could be used
in my lire?
Boarder-Why, man might be led
to imagine that he had no cause for
complaint.
Landlady-Ah! And, while under the
spell. he might pay arrears of boardl--
N. Y. Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Croker sim Ltye..

New York. Nov. GA rumor that
Richard Croker was dead was In cir
culation in all quarters of the city from
early in the morning until late Friday
evening. 1t also spread throughout the
country, and inquiries as to the truth
OF the report were received from points
as far distant us San Francisco. The
Tammnny leader has simply slight
cold and will probably be well enough
to-day to start on trip to Virginia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09

He-I dreamed l had $50 in my
pocket.
She-Well?
81 woke up, and there was nothing
in it."-Yonkers Statesman.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09

chain in its mouth and go outdoors.
She followed and saw it hide the time
piece in its nest. Thus the mystery Of
tho missing articles was explained.
Among the dozen articles found In the
nest were two gold thimbles, two scarf
pins, a tortoise shell comb and watch.
The parents of the Coogan girl threaten
to sue the Jenkses for detaming thstF
daughters character.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
A RossER's BULLET.
Outs Short the Life of = Shoemaker
A.. Mt Detroit, Mich,

~ Mt Detroit, Mich.
/ Detroit, Mich, Nov. 6.-John NEEDING,
b shoemaker, was shot and fatally
wounded by robber early in the morn
Ing while asleep in his house on An
Loine street. Mrs. NEEDING was awak-
ened just as the intruder appeared in
The doorway Of their room with light
ed match in his hand. Realizing he
was detected, the stranger fired re-
Fp1ver at the bed. The bullet pierced
The breast of the sleeping man, pene-
trating lung and blood vessels. The
robher escaned.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
TRIED TO KILL HIM.
Brazilian Soldier Attempts to AS
! sassinate President Moraes.
his EFFORT PROVES UNSUCCESSFUL.
Gen. Bitancourt Interferes with the
l, Would-Be Murderer and IL
&x.. stabbed-Dies Later from
lp.a Eject of His Wound.

Rio Janeiro, Nov. Cat one o'clock
Friday afternoon soldier of the Tenth
battalion, which constitutes part of the
focal garrison, attempted to shoot
President Moraes with pistol. The
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
To BE Given a Position.

Mount Vernon, H., Nov. G.-Gen. C.
w. Pavey, of this city, has accepted the
position of special examiner in the de-
partment of justice and his appointment
will follow in few days.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09

New York, Nov. Oscar Hammer
STEMS counsel said Friday that sched-
ule of the theatrical managers assets
and liabilities will not be ready for sew
eral days. lie is confident that the la
bilities will not exceed $4,000, and says
that his client will doubtless resume
the management of his enterprises as
soon as settlement has been effected.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
A Bad Fire.

West Dover, N. H., Nov. 6.-Fire Fri
day destroyed property here valued at
100000. 1t was the most serious con-
fagration that has occurred here since
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
To Work EuII Tim.
To Abolish Duty on Cattle.

Havana, Nov. Capt. Gen. Blanco
will shortly issue 9 decree abolishing
for two months the import duties on
psttle. .
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Cattle for Cuhn.

Havana, Nov. 6.-About 1000 head of
cattle arrived here Friday from the
United States.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
The. Natural Question

what is your profession?''
~ write-poems, novels, romances
plays, etc.
"And what do you live on?"-Fle
gende Blaetter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
Nothing in 1t.

Plain food su:ta aot dainty appetitss.
Eliza Tabor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
promises Are a sham.

New York, Nov. 6.-Ex-Minister to
Spain Hannis Taylor has caused another
sensation by declaring that Spain's
promises of autonomy to Cuba are a
mere sham. 81 am now the advocate of
Intervention by the United States" says
Mr.. Taylor, because am satisfied that
1t is the only remaining means by which
peace in Cuba can be assured"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09
on for Cuba.

Washington, Nov. 6.-Gen. Lee, in
pursuance of his instructions, left
Washington early Friday afternoon on
his way to Cuba. This fact is believed
to exhibit the confidence of the admin
istration in the satisfactory outcome
of the pending negotiations with
Spain.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-11-09

"say, mamma, isn't it funnyl Grand.
pa is too old to have hair, and baby u
too young!"-Le Samedi.
III person felt as bad before los,
ing sleep as afterwards, he would nsvee,
0se any.-Washington Democrat.