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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-18
lie says there is undoubted evidence

He says there is undoubted evidence
against YOU"
WILDLY was silent for moment,
drawing his breath rapidly, and look
ing more careworn than ever. He raised
looked into her eyes.
"Pshaw! Didn't he know that the
coroner's jury gave verdict that
that uncle met his death ut the hands Of
some person unknown"
"Yes, but he said you were going to
be tried for the crime, and that it was
the general opinion you'd be found
guilty. He said your movements were
watched by the police, and that you
could not escape. stood up for you,
and we had some hot words. He for
babe me to receive you at home, and
so stole away and came here. Nothing
on earth would make me think you
could do such thing, and know you
will establish your innocence"
WILDLY made no reply. He was
thinking, with heavy heart, Of the
dream-like impression he had recalled
of being up in the night, and of the
blood-stain on his hand. 10 avoid the
girls searching eyes, he turned and led
her to a sofa.
what is the matter" she asked, talk
ing his hand in both of hers when they
were seated, and anxiously stroking it.
"You seem absent-minded. You are
not like yourself"
Il am awfully done up, Annette" he
answered. "You don't know what 1
have gone through. lam acting on the
advice of Col. Warrenton. He is sure
that he can pull me out of this, though
even he says l am in danger unless
unless the real criminal can be traced"
I'm danger? Does he think that?
Oh, Alfred, can't bear it! 1t was al
ready hard enough as it was, with
papa's objection to you on account of
your lack of means, and now-to think
that you-you! must be tried for your
life, that you must be suspected Of
Oh, can't bear it'll" And the girl burst
into tears.
WILDLY tried to soothe her with
caresses and tender words, but the hor-
ror OF his situation bore down on him
with such force that he found himself
utterly helpless to console her.
You'd better not stay, darling" he
said. presently. "They are going to
bring the coffin into this room, and you
must not be here. Poor little girl! To
think that ] would bring such trouble
on you!"
Miss Delmar rose and wiped her eyes.
II was u goose to break down that
way" she said. forcing u smile. II
came to try to comfort you with an
assurance of my faith in you, and I've
acted like schoolgirl. You will write
to me. or send Col. Warrenton to see me,
us soon as you know anything definite,
won't you?"
Certainly" he replied. "Don'tworry.
1t will all come out right. You shall
hear from me every day. / will send
the colonel round this evening"
WILDLY stood at the window and
watched her graceful figure pass
through the gate and cross the street.
I'm sure did right in not telling
her about that afterthought of mine"
he reflected. ut would only worry her,
and-and perhaps it means nothing
after all. And yet. My God! it will
drive me mad! Could have done i?
Will 1t all come back to me some day?"
He sank on the sofa, covered his face
with his hands. and groaned aloud.
lTo be continued
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-18
William withers, who has been travel.


ing with one of Daly's theatrical COM
panies during the past season, was once
a member of the Marine band, having
begun his musical career in that or
ganization. He was born at West Point
in 1887, and held positions in several
theaters in Washington in the eos. He
was bandmaster in the Twelfth New
York volunteers and Sixty-second
Pennsylvania, and it was at the close of
the war that he was offered the position
of leader of the orchestra of Ford's
theater. He has been with Mr.. DAILY as
his orchestra leader for long time.
Mr.. Withers was not only present
when the tragedy occurred, but was
himself twice struck by the same dag
ger which SO nearly killed Col. Rath-
bone. When he was last in Washing
ton, he said
II was leader Of the orchestra at the
time, and as the president was to witness
the performance of Our American Cousin
thought as BETTING the occasion would
compose a song. So did. 1t was entitled
Honor to Our Soldiers and dedicated to
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-18

you could explain. She shuddered.
"Where is it?-your uncle. | mean"
He nodded towards the room across
the hall. -,
"In there. The undertakers have it
in charge"
She drew more closely to him.
This is certainly u proof Of my love,
Alfred" she said. smiling family.
"There, never lived Il soul with greater
horror of such things than have, and
yet l came. No. could not wait. You
know how papa is. He never had much
faith in you anyway, and this morning
when he heard the news down town he
came right home to see me. Oh, he
acted shamefully! ! hate to think that
he is my father. could not tell you
all he said.'
Her voice had sunk into whisper,
and she hid her pretty face on his shout
der to keep him from seeing thetears
in her eyes.
"What did he say?" asked WILDLY.
"Oh. he says they think YOU did it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-18
Living Pictures for postcrity.

The lively optical instrument with
many names, but known in England as
the animatograph, is TO be used to pre-
serve for postcrity living pictures of
Princess Mauds wedding, the derby
won by the prince of Wales, the coming
jubilee of the queen, and several types
of London street scenes. The celluloid
films bearing the views will be inclosed
in several tubes. and ought to be good
for many reproductions thousand
Years from now
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-18
chance for His Draycry y

Amy, my love, wish we lived in the
good old days when knight could fight
for his lady love-"
why, George, dear, as for that, you
haven't asked papa's consent to our en-
gagement as yet, you know Forget
Me-Not. J
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-18
SYNOPSIS.

Chapter I-Alfred WILDLY discovers dead
body Of his uncle. Mr.. Strong, with cash in
the throat, and telephones for police.
Matthews. the gardener. Is the only other
occupant of the house.
Chapter II-Capt. Welsh. chief Of police,
and Detective Hendricks investigate.
BLOOD Is found on Whtdhysa cuff
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-18
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The BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. Ga,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09
WASTE OF VAST WEALTH.
Why Farmers Should Make Liberal Out
lays for Good Roads.


lays for Good Roads.
The national good roads congress-
will hold its next yearly session at Or
lando, Fla. This is somewhat remote
from the path of commerce, but never
theless the place of meeting may be
well chosen. Good roads are neces-
sity in all states, and the aggregate of
good to the republic cannot be attained
until in all parts of the country all high
ways are fit for travel by heavily laden
wagons at all times of the year.
1t is possible that the interest of the
farming people in good roads has been
retarded of expression by continual
preachment of the advantages that BIZ
cycle riders and pleasure seekers on
horseback or in vehicles will derive
from improved highways. These,
though important, are secondary coz
siderations.
The loss to the United States by bad
roads is estimated Mt from 5000, 100000
to $300,000,000 a year. 1t is a loss
caused by enforced idleness during
many months of the year, and by the
employment of needless horse power
during most months. In the spring and
summer the farmer can find work in
plenty on his farm. In the fall and
winter he ought to be able to haul hay,
grain, wood, and other material to mar
ket. 1t is in these seasons that, as a
rule, he can obtain the highest prices
for his products and it is in these seasons
that he can market them without TAX
ing time that ought to be used in the
work of blowing, sowing and harvest
ing. But it is in these seasons that he
is forced to be idle, Or to haul half a
load with four horses, instead of full
load with two, because OF the wretched
or impossible condition of the roads.
1t is strange that class of men so
frugal and so wisely economic in most
expenditures has hesitated to make lih-
eral outlays for road improvement. No
farmer is foolish enough to grumble at
an outlay of 500 or $50 for good now
ers and reapers, for it is known that the
difference between $3.50 on n reaper and
So on scythe or "cradle" is soon com
pensated by saving on wages. But an
outlay of 5000 on each farm for good
roads is looked upon by many as eN-
travagant, though if that amount We're
levied as tax upon every 100 acres, and
wisely eNper ded, there would be an int
provement amounting to favorable
revolution liz farm life within the next
few years.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09
JUNE
HOMEOPATHIC NOTES..
- - -

Doctors Wife-'Have you told Mrs.
Blank that her baby is deaf and dumb?''
Old Doctor-''Not exactly; but l have
told her that if the little girl grew up
and married her husband would be de-
voted to her. Spare Moments.
Patient-"I have great habit OF
talking in my sleep, doctor" Physi-
cian-"You sleep alone, do you not?'
Patient-"Yes." Physician-'Then /
don't see as talking in your sleep is a
serious matter. What is needed is to
put a stop to some peoples talking in
their wake. boston Transcript.
Doctor-"Yes, examined your son
carefully, and l am convinced that
his condition is entirely due to climatic
influence; you ought to send him to a
warmer climate. Parent-"Why, doc,
tor, that's absurd; ever since he's had a
bicycle he's done nothing else but
scorch. Boston Courier.
"Well, see old Banks has finally
quit smoking. l heard his doctor tell
him over year ago that unless he
stopped it would kill him, and his wife
has been at him about it ever since
But that wasn't what made him swear
off. His typewriter girl objected to his
breath. ."-Cleveland Leader.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09

them, for there was not one able to
help himself. So l stayed, dressing
their wounds the best could, giving
them fresh water. There was not
morsel of anything to eat. That night
about nine o'clock six southern strag-
glers came to the tent to find out who
occupied it. On finding all wounded
union soldiers they gave us part of their
supply of grub, and some roasted rye
for coffee. They built fire, as the
night was chilly, and remained until
morning, and before departing one of
them put piece of red flannel around
my arm and told me that would prevent
me from being taken g. prisoner, and
pointed out the direction to take TO find
one of our hospitals.
hunted one up and stated the case 20
the lieutenant of my company. lie was
detailed on the battlefield to look after
the wounded. He gave me lot of
bread arA canned goods, and promised
to send aid as soon as possible. dis
tributed the eatables to the men and
remained all night. The next morning
bright and early L saw squad of cav
airy, ten in number. They motioned
me to come to them. When l got about
100 feet from them they brought their
carbines down to charge, and wanted
to know who occupied those tents.
When l told them that was the only
one who could help himself, they made
me march about 200 feet ahead of them,
warning me if 1 deceived them they
would shoot me. / told them that /
would not hurt them, and those in the
tent were not able to do so. After sur
rounding the tents, to make sure that
all was safe, they entered and took all
the medicine boxes, surgical instru-
ments, and then rode away. In the aft
ernoon of the same day hospital wagons
and a doctor came and took all the
wounded to Washington. These men
had my address, and all promised they
would write to me when they got home.
David Sheldon, in National Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09
FARM AND GARDEN.
WISCONSIN WIDE AWAKE.
in tho State Is Enthuslastio
About Road Reform.

Everybody in tho State Is Enthuslastio
About Road Reform.
1t is pretty well settled that good
roads" will be rallying cry in Wiscon-
sin until good roads come in each OF
the counties. The prejudice that for
some time has divided the farming ele-
ment and Wiscnnsin's army of more
han 100000 wheelmen and wheelwom~
EN-, greater number of people than
my general, north or south, led into a
battle, is rapidly disappearing, If it
has not already disappeared. Two or
three years ago the farmers allowed
themselves to believe that the good
roads agitation was wholly in the in
terest of the wheelmen, and that the
burden of providing them would fail
upon the farmers shoulders. That
idea has exploded. While the farmers
know that good roads mean increased
comfort and pleasure for those who
ride the wheel, they have come to un-
derstand that good roads mean more
than that to them; that they not only
mean pleasure and comfort for them
but high degree of profit-profit in
time saved; profit in vastly larger
loads while marketing their products:
profit in saved horse flesh; profit in n
large increase in the value of their
farms. They have come to realize that
good roads are cheap roads, the cheap
est that the farmer can have. They
have only to point to here and there
patches of good road that have needed
otf ~,
quarter of century.
1t is safe to say, now, that the cry for
good roads is as heartily entered into
| by the farmers of Wisconsin as it is by
the wbeelmen. The press of the state
is unit in favor of good roads and it's
columns are open for their advocacy.
| Politicians have noted the turn of the
tide. The best men of the professions
are in the good roads procession. This
is notably true of the teachers and
preachers, most of whom are users of
the wheel as means of grace, pleasure
and promoter of health.
At recent banquet the superintend-
ent of the farmers Institutes, Prof. Nc
Kerrow, declared that in each of the 110
Institutes to be held the coming winter
the question of good roads would III,
given close attention. 1t will be dis
,ussed in all of the teachers institutes.
1t will be the subject for discussion by
eebating clubs, including those con-
nected with the high and district
schools. There is not man of prom
inence in the state, in Office or out of
Office, who is not pronounced in favor of
good roads.
When the good road procession pass
es by watch for Wisconsin well to the
right of the column.-Chicago Times.
Herald.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09
Spices.

The Malabar coast of India furnishes
the natives with cardamon and mustard
comes from the East Indies.
Cinnamon, small portion of which
was once held present which kings
were glad to receive, is native of Cey-
Ion and had been known from the most
remote time. 1t was first carried to
Europe by the Arabs. Cassia bark is a
relative of cinnamon and is priced for
ftavoring liquors and chocolate.
The Spice islands have given the
world few things more popular than
the dried buds of a tree smoked and
dried in the sun, named in Latin for
their resemblance to nail, clavus, and
called by US cloves. In the same group
of islands small collection of islands
are planted entirely in nutmeg trees.
Caraway, from the northern and CEN
tral parts of Europe and Asia, is used
as flavoring in cooking and drinks, in
cheese, cakes and bread. Sweet mar
joram, native to Portugal and the east,
is employed as seasoning. and capers
originally grew, wild in Greece and
northern Africa. Asafetida, which has
an unsavory reputation among us, is
highly priced as condiment in Persia
and India and is used in France.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09
No-To-n.c for Fifty Gents.

Splitting and Smoking Their Lives Away"
will be glad to learn that the makers of No
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habit cure, that has freed over 40O, ,0OO tobac-
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remedy. This will give every tobacco user
a chance to test No-To-Bacs power to con-
trolthe desire for tobacco in every form and
at the same time be benefited by No-To-
bac's nerve strengthening qualities. Every
tobacco user should procure fifty cent box
at once from his druggist or orderit bymail;
You will be surprised to see how easily and
quickly the desire for tobacco disappears.
Any reader can obtain sample and booklet
free by addressing the Sterling Remedy Co.,
Chicago or New York, and mentioning this
paper
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09

AS result of the congressional laws
affecting the manufacture of filled
cheese the figures on file in the Chicago
internal revenue Office indicates that
hardly ten per cent. of the former busi-
ness is now being done. The year pre-
vious to September l, when the act of
congress went into effect, 100000
pounds We're made, yielding revenue
of $1,OO0,o00 and keeping 80 factories
busy. A foreign market has been cre-
ated, and since September three fac
tories have qualified to Collector Mize.
They expect during the coming year TO
make 1,5O0,000 pounds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09
GEN. GRANTS NARROW ESCAPE.
How q Timely Order Saved Him from
Being Shot.

How q Timely Order Saved Him from
Being Shot.
AT the regular meeting OF the Con-
federate Veterans association a few
evenings ago a paper was read by Gen.
Marcus j. Wright, as one of series
which will be read before the associa-
ton the coming winter, relating facts
and interesting incidents of the war,
in which AN account was given, here
tofore unpublished, of how nearly Gen.
Grant came to being fairly riddled with
bullets. The address gave brief de.
scription of the battle of Belm ont, Mo-.
the result of which was favorable to
the confederates. In his remarks Gen.
Wright concluded as follows:
Gen. Cheatham took Blythe's Missis-
sippi regiment and the One Hundred
and Fifty-fourth Tennessee, under my
command, to follow up the retreating
federals, and attack the troops embark
ing on some transports. When within
half mile from where we started we
came near double house, about 100
yards from the road, occupied by the
federals as hospital. AT the gate were
two officers mounted on very fine horses.
AT this juncture two officers, one with
his overcoat on and one with his over
coat ON his arm, came out of the hos
pital and ram toward n cornfield, and.
jumping the fence, disappeared. AS
they emerged from the house number
of my men cooked their guns and were
about to fire. Gen. Cheatham at once
directed me TO order their guns to
shoulder, and not fire on stragglers,
as his orders were to attack the troops
seeking the transports. The order was
SO given, and the officers were not fired
upon.
"On the day after the battle Gen.
Hatch, Gen. Grants quartermaster.
Col. Hatch, in his conversation with
Gen. Cheatham, told him the two off
GERS who rtn out of the hospital were
Gen. Grant and himself, and that both
were surprised they were not fired on.
Gen. Cheathaun few days afterward
met Gen. Grant on flag of truce boat.
md he confirmed Col. Hatch's state
ments.
'The battle of Belmont was the initial
battle OF the great campaign in the Mis-
sissippi valley. twas Gen. Grants first
battle in the war, and its sequences
were Forts Henry and Donelson, Shi-
loh and all that followed" -WaEhingtop
Post.
The centennial of the high hat will
GAI l.. r..
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09
A REPUTATION FOR ONIONS.
The Odorous Bulb Ia Exported to En-
gland by Egypt.


gland by Egypt.
English imports of onions have in-
creased from Egypt and it is acknowl-
edged that this country is at present
the most active and aggressive com
petitor in the onion trade. Egypt has
been regarded by some people as the
land of pyramids and mummies only,
but it has from time immemorial had n
reputation for onions. Ancient Egyp-
tians swore by the onion and regarded
the plant as sacred. The inscription on
the pyramid of Cheops tells us that the
workmen had onions given to them and
from the Bible we learn that the He
brews, when slaves under Pharaoh,
enjoyed these bulbs, and that when far
away they remembered "the leeks and
the onions and the garlic" The trade
with Egypt for onions is now so inn
portant that four lines of steamers are
engaged in the traffic, bringing con-
signments from Alexandria to Liver
pool, Hull and London.
The Egyptian onion is a handsome
and useful vegetable, and by selecting
the best strains of seed the quality
tends year by year to improve. The
Egyptians know two varieties-the
''baali" and the 'miskaoui"-bu sup
plies of the latter kind are seldom sent
abroad, as they absorb so much moist
ure from the frequently irrigated
ground in which they are grown that
they do not stand a sea voyage well
The "baali" onion is the more popular
Egyptian onion and is grown in yellow
soil, which is sparingly watered while
the bulbs are maturing, in order that
the onions may stand lengthy sea
voyage with little risk of "sprouting.
So excellent in quality are these onions
that efforts are, it is said, being made
in other countries to raise onions from
Egyptian seed.-Chambers' journal.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1897-01-09
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
STOOD OFF THE ARMY.
AN Exciting Incident of tho War which
Was Almost q Tragedy.

An Exciting Incident or tho War Which
Was Almost n Tragedy.
The Army of Northern Virginia was
Ietreating from Gettysburg 1t halt
ed near Hagerstown and threw up in
trenchments as If anticipating another
engagement But no engagement was
expected or desired. The south was
defeated, and Gen. Lee knew it. The
soldiers struggled into town in search
of amusement and to supplement their
rations. They found whisky in abun-
dance-a luxury not easily obtained in
the confederacy. They had it and par
took Of it freely. In consequence they
were noisy and by no means pleasant
acquisition to the good people of
Hagerstown. Rumors of their dis.
orderly demeanor reached Gen. Lee,
who Immediately sent a peremptory
order that all confederates-men and
ofIicers-should return to camp at once.
i was provost marshal of Hagerstown
at the time, and the order came to me.
I detailed squad of men under n
sergeant and sent them out with in
structions to enforce it. They returned
in short time and reported that all
had promptly obeyed except Col. F..
of the cavalry. He was in store and
drinking, and refused to go. knew
him. He was a fine man and gallant
officer, and fearless us the proverbial
lion. He was also six feet and seven
inches in height, and of proportionate
dimensions in other respects. "Show
me Col. r." said, "and L will see
L. IL ~ III kl.
Sure enough, we found Col. F. lean
ing on the counter of u store; he had
evidently been drinking, though not
intoxicated.
Colonel" said I, walking up to him,
Fl have an order from Gen. Lee to send
all confedcrates-men and officers
to camp at once. You will please
obey"
Looking at me coolly, in spite of his
heated condition, he said: II will not
CO."
"But, colonel" said, "you must go. ''
81 will not CO." he replied. II don't
belong to your command. l belong to
Rooney Lees command"
'But, colonel" / said, "the order is
from Gen. Robert Z. Lee, and Rooney
Lee himself is under his command. The
order makes no exception, and leaves
me no option but to see it obeyed."
II tell you don't intend to CO." he
replied.
was irritated by his persistency,
and said with some warmth: You must
60"
Taking out my watch and noting the
time, said: II will give you ten min
utes in which to decide what you will
do. At the end of that time, if you
still refuse to obey, shall order these
men to fire on you"
1 turned to the men and ordered
them to fix their guns, which they in
stantly did. In the most Eonchalant
manner Imaginable Col. F. put his