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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.
Fine Hotel and Wholesale Houses
DESTROYED MT GRIND Forks, n. ID.

Fine Hotel and WhOiesale Houses
Destroyed MT Grand Forks. N. ID.
Minneapolis, MIMI, Dec. is. - A
special to the Journal from Grand
Forks, N. d., says: Fire broke out at
1880 in the morning at Nash Brothers
wholesale grocery store and half hour
later had gone into the Hotel Dakotah,
where nearly 1000 guests were housed,
The fire department. rescued large
number, and but for timely assistance
hundreds of persons would have been
burned. The loss will aggregate $780,
COO, on stocks, furniture, etc, and $780,
600 on buildings, totally destroyed,
while other losses will probably reach
100000 more.
A. c. Howe and wife. and passenger
agent of Minneapolis, are now supposed
to have been burned to death in the
fire. No trace of them can be found.
The name of the railroad man is not
known.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
WE'RE LOCKED in THE HOUSE.

Little Ones Left Alone by vhcir
Mother Arc burned to Death.
Oskaloosa, Ia. Dec. ls.-Two children
of Albert Kellnar, of Muchnkincck,
We're cremated in the flames which
burned his dwelling. One was girl,
four years old, and the other baby of
nine months. The mother had left the
children alone in the house.
Kansas City, Kan, Dec. 10. = Mrs.
Granville Morgan, a negress, locked her
two little girls, one three years and one
ten months old, in her house Friday aft
ernoon. While the woman was away
the house burned down and both were
cremated.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
FOUND GUILTY.
James Butler Convicted Of WE.
Murder At Waukesha, Wis.

James Dutler Convicted Of WIFE
Murder at Waukesha, Wis,
Waukesha, Wis. Dec. 1s.-James But.
Ter, who has been on trial in the circuit
court for the killing of his wife, was
convicted Of murder in the first degree.
Buffers counsel moved for new trial,
Judge Dick hns taken the motion un.
der adyisement and will announce his
decision on Monday next. The, crime
for which Rutlerswns convicted was q
most brutal one. The Buffers lived at
Lisbon, few miles from Wnukesha
where. on the night Of July 5. Mrs. But.
Ter was literally hacked to pieces with
IN ax In the hands Of her husband. But
Ter made confession, but pleaded In.
sanity.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
neauisition for Merry.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 1s.-Goy. Tan
per has issued requisition papers on the
governor Of Kentucky for the return Of
Christian Merry and James Smith,
under arrest at Princeton, KY, and
wanted in Chicago on the charge Of
numbering Merry's wife, Pauline Merry.
about November 10. The men were ar
rested BY Constable John Wilson.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
A PROGRESSIVE TERRITORY.
Glowing Account of the Rapid Devel.
Qnmenf 0f Ok hnma TernifnRv

d.
Glowing Account of the Rapid Devel-
opment of Oklahoma Territory.
Gov. c. NJ. Barnes, of Oklahoma ter
Fitory, in his annual report to the secre-
tary of the interior just submitted,
makes an interesting review of existing
conditions in Oklahoma. He claims
that in the seven years since its creation
as territory it has made greater pro-
gress than have most commonwealth
In three times that period, and that
Oklahoma farmers are prosperous and
even more hopeful. He says the terri
tory is distinctively American COM
munity, whose proportion of foreign
born citizens is smaller than in any
state in the, union and estimates the
population as in excess of 100000. He
says that although clearly extitled to
statehood though the full citizens are
not clamoring for immediate statehood
ms the best interests of the whole people
will be subseryed by the union of Indian
territory and Oklahoma into one state
and they are willing to wait on the me-
gotiations of the government with the
nve civilized tribes. The formation Of
two separate states he adds, would be
burdensome and annoying. The speedy
opening to settlement of the reserva-
ton Of the Wichita and affiliated
tribes and also that of the Kiowa,
Comanche. and Apache tribes, is adyo-
Gated. Figures are cited to show that
there are many thousands of acres Of
unoccupied and fertile lands open to
homeseekers, either wholly free or at
the government price of from 81 to
$3.50. This years wheat crop is esti-
mated at &c, 900, 900 bushels and all other
crops are reported yielding finely.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Peculiar Connecticut Towns.

The peculiar condition of some of the
Connecticut towns has attracted atten-
ton. For example: The town of Lis
bon, Conn.,, is nine miles long and six
miles wide and contains 54s inhabitants
and 1877 voters. But there are in the
town eight schoolhouses and five JUS
tees of the peace, and while it has no
post Office it receives its mail as fol-
lows: The northern portion of the town
from South Canterbury, the eastern
portion from Jewett City, the southern
portion from Greenville and the west
ern portion from Versailles.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
A Twelfth Juror Found.

Chicago. Dec. 1s.-Once more 10 men
sit in the box to hear the evidence tend
ing to show the guilt or innocence OF
Adolph L. Luetgert, alleged wife-mur-
derer. The man who will take the place
of Henry Boasberg, dismissed because
he is alleged to have remarked that it
would please him to place rope around
the Lake View sausagemaker's neck, is
Robert Anners
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Another Wcek Clo.ea.

Springfield. ILL.,, Dec. 1S.-The legislative
week closed Friday with the record OF the
passage through the house OF one measure,
an appropriation bill giving 100000 for the
soldiers and sailors state home. The sen.
ate committee on appropriations ordered
to be reported favorably the house bill ap-
proprIating 100000 for the soldiers and
SailorS' home
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Must Work Ten uour..

Paris, Dec. 1s.-The chamber Of dep.
uties, in spite Of the objections Of NJ.
Turrel, the minister of public works,
adopted proposal fixing upon ten
hours as days work for railroad EN-.
ployes. This is to be followed by ten
hours of rest.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Drop In Grain Rates.

Milwaukee. Dec. 1S.-Grain rates to
the east took an astonishing drop Fri.
day. Fifteen cents OH 100 pounds OF
grain and -four in car lots from Nil.
waukee to New York, 13 cents to Phil.
adelphia and 12 cents to Baltimore are
the new figures.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
SIX LIVES LOST IN FIRE.

PntricI< Icnhy and His Five Childreu
Perish I'm Their Burning Home.
Ottawa, Ont, Dec. ts.-The RESIDENCE
Of PATRICK Leahy was burned early in
the morning and Leahy and five Of his
children, Thomas, Marie, Katie. Maggie
and Patrick, the oldest but nine years OF
age, perished. Mrs. Leahy and a boy
named Frank. aged five years, were
saved. II Is supposed that Leahy
dropped lighted lamp which he was
accustomed to carry around the house.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Insurgents Lo.e Heavily

Havana, Dec. ls.-The Arppiles bat
TALON, 1t is announced officially, has
surprised the insurgent forces under
Napoles, at the Manquito farm, in the
province of Santa Clara. The insur-
gents, it is added, left rs men killed on
the field and the Spanish troops cap
tured three prisoners, &c rifles, some
ammunition and number Of docu.
mentS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Leplss to pple:, Downfall.

Washington, Dec. ls.-The downfall
ct the Dole government and the restor-
alton OF The monarchy, with Kaiulaui.
piece OF former Queen Lilipokalani,
reigning under English domination, is
the future predicted for Hawaii by the
advocates OF ANNEXATION in the event OF
the rejection Of the pending treaty by
the senate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Mccoy IL Chnn,plop.

New York, Dec. 1s.-Norman Selby,
OF Rush comfy. Ind, better known in
pugilistic circles as kid" Mccoy, is
undoubtedly the middle weight cham
pion pugilist of the world. He met Dan
Creedon, of New Zealand, Friday nigh.
in the arena of the Puritan Athletic
club Of Long Island City, and after
fighting IS lively rounds made the for
eigner throw up the sponge and ac-
knowledge the "Hoosier's" superiority.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Not Avatlnble,

Here is letter it would hardly do
for US to publish" said quaek. man
writes: i have just taken the first
bottle of your medicine"
"Well?" said his partner.
'There 1t breaks OFF short, and is
signed in another handwriting: Per
executor, "-rit-Rits
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
A Lover. Admiration.

"Those are bride and groom over on
that other car seat"
"You needn't think SO just because
they both have on new clothes"
"No; but heard him tell her she
looked pretty enough to be put under
= glass shade. "--Uetroit Free Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Russia ana France Angry,

London. Dec. 1s.-A dispatch from
Shanghai asserts that China will ac-
quiesce In Germany's retention of Kiao-
Chou. Russia and France are irritated
at Germany's precipitapcy in thus pre-
maturely disclosing her plans to Eng
land and Japan in manner likely, says
the dispatch, to defeat the objects In
view.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Sentenced to Prison.

Salt Lake City, Dec. 1s.-Seven years
in prison was the verdict imposed upon
Banker j. H. Bacon by Judge Marshall,
of the United States court. Friday. Ba-
con was found guilty by the jury OF
making false entries in his report to the
comptroller of the currency while presi.
dent of national bank in this city.
The court afterwards granted stay OF
execution and the defendant was re-
leased on furnishing $4,000 bonds.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Real Estate Dealer suicides.

Chicago, Dec. 1s.-Worried over the
hopeless insanity of his son, Jacob We'll
killed himself at II o'clock Friday morn.
ing. The wealthy real estate dealer
shot himself through the head in a
clothes closet at his office, in the half.
basement at l44 La Sale street.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
The Count IL SLY.

"Yes,' said Miss ellington, ''the
count is such shy man! But he has
proposed to me ut last. 1t is very anus
ing, for he was dreadfully embar-
rassed." $50 I understand" replied
Miss Cayenne. "Financially."-Wash-
ington Star.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
6O lie Dfd.

"See here, Bibbss, thought you told
me you had raised that mortgage on
your farm" said his chief creditor.
II did. twas only 81 800 and I raised
her to 3,OO0."-Detroit Free Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
NOT NEEDED IN HAWAII.

Gunbonts Yorktown and Wheeling to
He Sent Home by Cruiser Baltimore.
It Is definitely announced at the
navy department that when the cruiser
Baltimore leaves for Hawaii she will
carry with her orders to the Yorktown
and Wheeling to go to Mare Island.
The withdrawal of the two gunboats
means that the administration is salts
fed that the Baltimore and the gun
boat Bennington will be sufficient to
protect American interests in Hawaii
in the future. It also indicates that the
temporary need which called the two
gunboats to Honolulu has expired and
that the president feels safe in direct
ing their return.
It is frankly admitted that the only
reason the authorities had for sending
the gunboats to Hawaii was because of
q fear that the Japanese residents in
the islands, instigated by their govern
ment, might precipitate riot which
would wreck the Dole administration
and place them in power, unless checked
by the United States forces.
The authorities are now satisfied
from the reports received from Admiral
Miller that all is quiet in Hawaii. And
they believe the presence Of such large
force of American vessels in Honolulu
harbor has much to do with the peace
full conditions.
1t has just been announced that the
training ship Adams will proceed to the
islands in q few days and while that
vessel has more men than boys on
board and is said to be going only for
the purpose of practice, yet the addi-
ton of her officers and crew would do
much to swell the effective force Of this
government in case landing party
were necessary
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Physical Exercise.

a physician has declared that, If only
70 minutes day were spent in physical
exercise as an adjunct to mental educa.
zion, most people might live to 70 with.
out a days illness, and perhaps prolons
their lives to 100 years. 6
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
or for Chinn

Wilhelmshaven, Dec. 1s.-The North
German Lloyd steamer Darmstadt, hay-
ing on board a detachment Of troops
for China, sailed from here Friday. She
was cheered by large crowds Of people.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Spoiled Her RiYal,. Be.utx

Paris, Dec. 1s.-The famous model
Lucie IIagerland, has had her beauty
destroyed by vitriol thrown at her BY
another model named Juidicelli in q al
OF jealousy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
FavorabIy Impressed,

Interviewer--Are you favorably Inn
pressed with this country?
Eminent Foreign Lecturer-very.
I'm raking in thousand dollars .
week.-N. Z. Weekly. sssi.4,.-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
An Explanation.

He-They say iron enters largely into
the composition of the human system.
She-I suppose that is the reason q
man loses his temper when he gets hot.
IN. Y. Truth.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21

Saving Money in Post once.
The government expects to save $a5,.
600 yearly by running its own heating
and lighting plant in the New York
post office. ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
Aa Discusscl hy Her Friena

A DfHcusEcd by Her FTtends.
::.Mrs. Dinwiddie's husband is very
pegleetfHl Of her, they say"
as that so? I've often wondered
what It was that always made her SO
jony."-Cleveland Leader.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
a Matter of paint.

You've got lovely barn." said little
Miss Gilman to the farmer, but don't
Ike its complexion very l."-Judge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21

Evergreen Trees In Alaska.
The trees of Alaska are mostly ever.
green the spruce family predominant
Ing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
nj Wna..

"Come ahead, don't be scared" said
the man who was managing the put.
ting of safe into the second-story;
tits safe enough"
eyes," murmured the pedestrian, as
the rope broke and the box landed upon
his neck, ''it's more than that. It's
safe too much!"-Cincinnat Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-12-21
ought to Have a Mig Sale.

what makes you think your new
hairpins will have big sale?"
why, man. they're made strong
enough to lift the largest pickle that
can be gotten in a boarding SCHOOL,
Judge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29

native is no better than a dog, and IN
India nothing more degrading can De
said Of a man than that The natives
say the British have violated their most
sacred rights. No resident of England
itself believes more firmly that every
mans house is bis castle than does ule
Hindoo. In fact, the latter u almost Z
monomanlac on the subject. and no ono
can offer a worse Insult than 10 force MS
way unbidden into the natives nome.
n was this sentiment and nothing
else which caused the tragedy AZ ZOO
nah. The plague ragged with virul nee.
and Il was borne to the ears or me
government health officers that the ma
lives. resenting the regulations ana re-
strictions Of the Poonah Board OF
Health. not only hid cases Of the plague
from them, but concealed the pesu-
ferrous dead In their own homes, in or
der that their bodies might not be de-
graded by the touch of the inhdel.
suppose the stories of what the health
officers found have been retaied far ana
wide. Certainly nothing could be more
horrible than the reality, far worse
than tongue may describe or artist de-
pict. -.
Thus. when 1t is considered that IN
taking the action they do, and assum-
ing their present position the natives
are as firmly convinced that they are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29

that the troops that are in the territory
governed by the Nizam OF Hyderabad-
1000 In number-Will probably act with
the British. Eight thousand OF the troops
mentioned are under British officers
The Nizam has always been friend Of
the British, as have his ancestors. He is
now surrounded by the very officers
whose pictures are shown in an accom-
panying illustration.
The Indian contingent, as Ii is called,
is composed of exceedingly well-drilled
men. with some OF these men military
service Is hereditary. The rank and file
I come OF the best fighting stock in the
+ East. the soldiers being made up of
Sikhs. Dogras. and Pathans. Those that
have had TO face them during the British
wars and i'm Afghanistan and Burmah,
have had good cause 10 know their capa-
| bilities In this respect. The champion
| shooting team of the Twenty-sixth Pun
lab Regiment Of Bengal Infantry, shown
| in one of the accompanying Illustrations,
| is fairly representative of the soldiery
| OF the Indian contingent.
| Whether II is war or not, British
mower in India lies trembling in the
| balance. Only the exercise of the great
est sagacity and the most rigorous dis
| clpline can save this country from plung-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
THESE ARE TYPICAL INDIAN SOLDIERS:

among the Afridis and Orakzarals.
While the Mullahs' emissaries ala
their very best, they were aided much
BIZ the agents OF the Ameer OF Afghan
istan.
To-day arrests are being made on all
sides. Never before, since the day the
French Government inaugurated its let
tro de cachet, have such high-handed
measures been in vogue. Native dlgni-
/ taries are seized at night without the
slightest warning and hurried away 70
rlaces where no one knows, except the
/ british officials. Time and again 1t has
been reported that these men were muir
dered. so sudden has been their disap-
pearance, and yet the British Govern
ment is trying to make these same ma
. tiyes believe that it is their guide, philo-
| sopher, and friend.
| That the British appreciate the terri
| bic gravity Of the situation Is apparent
Throughout the country there Is
a general military activity. A con-
! centration of troops on the north
| western frontier shows that the ofhcials
| are very apprehensive Of a movement
| by the Ameer of Afghanistan In aid OF
! the native uprising. Not before in the
| history of India has there been such a
| concentration of troops as there is TO-
| day in the section referred TO- All
| leaves Of absence have been stopped ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
Love is the sun of
woman's life. Its

affection of the con- iIIV|l
tented wife, and
reaches its glorious noontide in the happy
mother Happy motherhood is true wo-
mans loftiest ambition HeI highest pride
is in her fitness TO fulfill this grand and
sacred destiny. Nothing so clouds ane
darkens her existence as TO be incapaci-
tated for this noblest Of womanly functions
by weakness or disease.
A woman who suffers from any ailrent OF
the delicate special organism OF her sex
feels something more tnan pain and physi.
cal Indebtedness. She IS moTtlhed with
sense OF wonanly ircompleicress
But no woman need remain under TINS
cloud Of misery and dissatisfaction: Dr
Pierce's Favorite Prescription positively
cures all diseased conditions and weak
nesses. and restores complete health and
strength to the feminine organs.
II Is the only medicine Of its kind devised
for this one purpose by an educated and ex
perienced physician, and eminent speeialS
in this particular field of practice.
II is the only medicine which can be reliec
upon to make the ordeal of motherhood
absolutely safe and almost painless
81 cannot say too much for DR.. fierces Favol
tie Prescription" writes Miss Clara Baird OF
bridgeport, Montgomery Co. Penn a. ieel y
my duty TO say 70 all women who may BE- suher
ing from any disease OF the womb that II IS I'M
hest medicine on earth for them TO use. cauno
praise it too highly for the good II did me. II
any one doubts this give them my name ah'
address" .
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate The
stomach, liver and bowels. OF all medicine
dealers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29

EXISTS AND WIFE r
every man connected with the British
army In India has been ordered 20 re-
port for duty, regardless OF what his
capacity may be. War Is In the air.
You can feel IL. Just as you can the
wind when II Is damp.
The great question that confronts the
Queens representatives here is, in the
event OF an uprising, what Of the native
troops will remain faithful to the British
cause? Those who claim TO know say
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29

tina, ia the way all druggists sell
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic for Chiiis
srd Malaria. Ii Is simply Iron and
OuInine In a tssteless form. Children love
II. Adults prefer II to bitter. nausea'-
ing tonics. Price. Soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29

THIS MAI INDICATES " fiLIE1 ~
doing only that which is right as II IS
possible for men TO be. the gravity OF
tho situation IL apparent. That Is why
the Mad Mullahs proclamation sum
moning the natives TO rise In holy
war has had so tremendous an enect.
The proclamation was just the ono
spark needed 10 fire the train. and IL
was scattered broadcast throughout the
Baiour. Swat. Black Mountain, Indus,
Kohistan. and Khyder districts. ana
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-29
~ Curr-lo Pay.

ing into a war that VIII eei
OF the most sanguinary OF the century
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-09-03
Diseases OF Miners.

AZ to whether there are any diseases
peculiar to the miners calling there il
evidence that. with oue. or perhaps two,
exceptions, there are none such. These
exceptions are an affection Of the eye.
termed "nystagmus," and. in q lesser
degree. that disease Of the respiratory
organs which usually goes by the name
OF miners asthma Nystagmus, al
though not prevalent affection, is one
with we'll marked symptoms directly
traceatle &c the posture of the collie.
while at work
The symptoms are oscillation With
more or less Of rolling motion Of tie
eyesa.Is. giddiness. with headache. ans
the appearance of objects novIca &c a
circle. or lights dancing before the eyes.
lie severe cases the persoE affected
nav stumble and be 80 much ircca.
venience5 as &c &c obliged TO stop work
Or Simeon Srei! Of Sheffield has given
this disease special attention for abou.
go years and has published the results
OF bis investigations. which show be.
yono all reasonable doubt that nystag-
mus is confined almost entirely to those
underground workmen who are engaged
in holing or undertaking the coal. and
is due to the miners habit Of looking
upward above tee horizontal line Of
vision, and more or less obliquely while
at work lying on his side. 1t has been
observed also in fremen and others who
have occasion frequently to examine
the roof. turning the eyes obliquely
while doing so. Any ether occupation
IN which the person may habitually
turn the eyes upward and sideways will
induce nystagmus. Coal Trade Jour.
nal