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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05
Important to Farmers!

Bents & Upton have made arrange
ments to furnish all their customers
with tree protectors, at very low
price; and all ordering trees will be
furnished with protectors at 3 cents.
each. They will last for years; need
not be removed from the trees, and
are sure protection against mice
and rabbits. We would advise those
thinking of planting trees to see or
write them for prices before purchas-
ing. They have q large quantity of
all kinds of nursery stock and are
giving their customers the benefit of
low prices and good hardy stock.
Nursery one mile east of Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05
Puget Sound Salmon.

Onesot these far famed fish came to
us Tuesday morning by the Northern
Pacific express from Tacoma, Wash
ington, a kindly remembrance from
a nephew, VIM. j. Mead, one of the
early settlers, and a practicing attor-
ney of that thriving metropolis of the
Pacific states. For this generous re-
membrance he will accept the ac-
acknowledgements of the PLAIN DEALER
family.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05
Chester Chimes.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Av-
cry, daughter, Feb. 10, 1897. Their
friends rejoice with them.
Mrs. l. A. Courtney is visiting
friends in Cresco.
The Presiding Elder from Fayette
was with us last Sabbath and
preached both in the afternoon and
evening. 1t can truly be said OF him
that he opened the scriptures to the
people. They were both sermons
that hearing, one could not forget.
Mr.. thinner, of Hampshire, ILL.,,
was in Chester last week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05

MoRR1s-LEw1s the home of the
bride. by the Rev.W. Machno Jones
Feb. 28, 1897, Rev. Owen II. Morris
and Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05
That Catarrh is q Local Affection

of the nasal passages, is fact estab-
lished by physicians, and this author
ity should carry more weight than
assertions of incompetent parties,
that catarrh is blood affection, Ely's
Cream Balm is a local remedy, com.
posed of harmless medioants and free
of mercury or any injurious drug. II
will cure catarrh. Applied directly
to the inflamed membrane, it restores
it to its healthy condition.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05
"Inspiro-Procrasto." "

Our poet has again favored us with
one of his mastery productions, en-
titled "Inspiro-Procrasto, "a strictly
original poem, full of pathos and ten
der emotion, sounding the keynote
from the very depths of his innermost
soul, being his final appeal to those
who hold the key to that state of con-
nubial felicity to which he SO nobly
aspires. 1t is rather ''solomcholy"
production, but will surely make a
hit, aud will undoubtedly be picked
up by our exchanges and heralded
from ocean to ocean, the inevitable
outcome of which will be worldwide
recognition for the author, placing
him in the front rank with the most
celebrated disciples of Erato.
The authors name and address in
full may be had by addressing this Of
fee. You are requested, however, to
enclose stamps as matter Of good
faith, and to insure prompt reply, as
we expect to be flooded with commu-
nications relative to this and former
productions, necessitating consider
able expense. Voluntary contribute
ons to help defray expenses will be
thankfully received, balance to go
for the purchase of y bust of the orig
! inal, to be placed in the Office of the
librarian at Washington, D. G.
| Maidens over forty years Of age,
and those interruptions amateurs,
who are known to have plagiarized
his verses without giving credit, Will
receive no attention.
I've had an inspiration
i Believe it was forty years ago.
That the sun was surely rising,
But was rising very slow.
I've had an Inspiration
From Il mightier hand above.
That there's nothing in this world SO dear,
AS a maiden's truest love.
I've had an Inspiration
OF a dream-eyed butte of yore.
Who said She would not have me,
Unless could show up a million more.
I've had an inspiration
There's no chance when being late
For am going to be tax en-, so If you wan: me
DO not proerastinate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05
Best Of All

to cleanse the system In a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the
Springtime comes, use the true and
perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. One
bottle will answer for all the family
and costs only so cents; the large size
81. Buy the genuine. Manufactured
by the California Fig Syrup Company
only, and for sale by all druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05
Died.

kAPLER.-At the home of her parents
near Cresco, ou Monday, March 1st,
of heart disease, Agnes, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Kapler, aged 6
years.
The little child died quite suddenly,
being i'll less than two days. The in
terment took place on Wednesday.
The parents have the sympathy Of the
PLAIN DEALER and of all acquaintances
in their sad bereavement.
HARMON-At the residence of her
son, Julius Harmon, in Howard
Center twp, Feb. 4, 1897, Mrs.
Louisa B. Harmon. She was born
in West Rupert, Bennington county,
Vermont, June 6, 1878, being 7e
years, 8 months and days old.
She was married to Horace H. Har.
mon in 1885, IN her native village.
He died ten years ago last November
at the age Of 7e years. She was the
mother of twelve children, six sons
and six daughters, nine of whom
survive her. All but two were present
at her funeral, viz: Julius, Eugene,
and David of Cresco, also Mrs. P.
Fravel, of Cresco; Elan Harmon, of
Milwaukee; Mrs. Butler, of Nora, ILL.,;
and Mrs. Bennett, of Iowa Falls, la.
She experienced religion in the early
part of her married life and united
with the Adventists.
The services we're conducted at the
home where she died and her remains
laid beside those of her husband in
New Oregon cemetery.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05

KLINGLE JoHNsToN-At the NJ. E.
parsonage in Paris twp, by Rev.
I. H. Hendricks, February 10, 1897,
John w. klingle and Belle Johns
ton, all of this county.
On the following Thursday, CON-
paDy of friends of the newly married
couple presented them with bed
room set, a large rocker, a swinging
rocker, child's high chair, large
lamp, silver sugar spoon and butter
knife. The names Of the generous
donors are: NJ. Barrett, D. A. Lyons,
Fred Lowry. Carl Terry, g. Meverdin,
VIM. Fitzgerald, Ed McLauglan, Dan
Barnes, Richard Woods, WIN. Welch,
F. johnson, Miller s. Webber, T..
Fitzerald, d. R. Seward, j. A. Hall,
j. Linderman, Phil Klingle, Frank
Woods, N. F. Mclaughlin, F. A.
Glass, F. Walton, Thos. johnson,
Thos. Mark, VIM. Woellstein, A. G.
Campbell, h. H. Heussellmann, H. G.
Hjerleid, Eugene Mullen, John Gen
shaw, Phil Cummins, d. Ferrle, Elias
Ferrie, Charles Carroll, s. A. Hamil-
ton, N. A. Mastine. John Schlatter,
d. Harmon, A. L. Wentworth, Ira
Wentworth, r. H. Enright, Bert
Watros, b. Isaac, DR.. Roome, Dan
Alieman, Hollis Wentworth, John
Byrnes, Ed. Byrnes, John Satchell,
P. A. Clenmer, Jas. Van Slyke, H.
H. Rygg, A. H. Caward.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05
Home Made Milk Cans.

For the next thirty days you can
buy your milk cans for 25 cents from
Miller & Webber. No cheap factory
stock hut our own make from good
stock.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05
For Sale.

A fine 90 acre farm for sale, Il miles
south west from Cresco. in Vernon
Springs. Inquire of F. NJ. Sandusky.
46t3 o t.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-03-05

REED CLARK1N-AtSt. Mary's church
in Lourdes, by the Rev. Father
Nelson. March /, 1897, Thomas
Reed and Agnes Clarkin, all of
Howard county.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
yIOLAED ANTITRUST LAW.

Chicago, Jan. THE suit Of Attorney
General Moloney against the American
Tobacco Company, otherwise known as
the Cigarette Trust, came up for hearing
to-day in Judge Gibobn's court. The
Attorney General filed information a.
gainst the American Tobacco Company,
seeking an injunction to restrain it from
doing business, alleging that the company
exists and operates in violation OF the
antitrust law of Illinois. The company
filed demurrer to the information and
it was this demurrer that came for argu-
ment to-day. Attorney General Moloney
appeared IN court to conduct the case for
the State and ex-Solicitor General Chas.
I'll. Aldrich argued in support Of the de-
murrer. The Attorney General attacked
the concern on the ground that it was
formed for the purpose OF establishing
monopoly and controlling the manu-
facture OF cigarettes or at least those
made of paper, in the country.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
ANDREW JACKSON DAY"
Celebrated by the w. j. Bryan League
of Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. I'm the banquet hall
Of the fremont House, the silver branch
Of the Democracy held tonight its ban
quet III celebration of jackson Day"
The banquet was under the auspices of
the w. ]. Bryan League, and was held
one day in advance Of Jackson Day prop
er, as the distinguished guest Of the
League, w. j. Bryan, could not be pre-
sent tomorrow night, having an engage
ment in Omaha.
The banquet hall was tastefully and
lavishly decorated with green's, cut flow
ers and the National colors, and pre-
sented an extremely handsome appear
ance. At 10 O'Clock the doors were opened
to the 300 followers Of Mr.. Bryan.
Garter Fl. Harrison, the first president
Of the League, was at the head of the
table and acted as toast master, Mr.
Bryan being seated Immediately at his
right.
1t was fully midnight when Mr. Harri-
son raped for order, and IN a few pleas
ant, well chosen words introduced Mr..
Bryan. The latter was greeted with
great applause when he rose to speak in
response to the toast Of Andrew Jack
son" and frequently throughout his ad-
ufeSS he was 0mpeIleQ 10 pause WLlle his
hearers took time to demonstrate their
approval Of his sentiments: [Mr. Bryan's
speech in full will appear in our Sunday
edition.-Editor.l
Following Mr.. Bryan came Governor
Altgeld, to whom had been assigned
the subject, Character and Mission Of a
Minority Party" Then came r. NJ.
Ridgeley, late postmaster at Springfield,
H., who was recently removed by Presi-
dent Cleveland for Offensive partisan
ship" He seemed well in touch with his
subject for the reason as he alleged that
he had lately been up against it."
| John w. Tomlinson, Of Alabama was
the last speaker on the regular list and
| he delivered an eloquent address upon
Memories OF Heroic Conduct" After
| Mr. Tomlinson came a number Of local
members of the silver Democracy, who
| spoke, some briefly, some at considerable
| length.
The banquet was set for late hour
$50, the usual delays incident to an affair
of its kind made it 10 before it was fully
| under way, and by the time the addresses
were over it was we'll along toward morn
| ing.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
MR.. ALLISON mot IN TT"
The Senator Says he Will Not he ia
the Cabinet.

Washington, D, c., Jan. 7.-senator
Allison arrived in Washington to-day
from Canton, where he had two-hours
conference with PresSdent-elect McKin-
ley. In answer to inq,liries by the Asso-
ciated Press the Senator said in sub
stance that his confeisnce with Mr. Nc
klnley was OF confidential character.
aud therefore he was not at liberty to
discuss it. AS for himself, however, he
would say that he wpuid not be in Mr..
McKinley's cabinet Jas to others whose
names had been prominently mentioned
in connection with tie cabinet, he knew
little.
AS to the pendingS Cuban resolutions.
Senator Allison said, ae had not discussed
them with Mr.. Mckinley. For his own
part. however he thought that it would
he unwise for the United States to take
any precipitated action in the matter. We
could well afford to proceed with delibera-
ton and he thought It would be the part
OF wisdom to do 80.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
VALASCO CAPTURES CUBA.
Small Pox Raging to an Alarming Ex-
tent in Pinar del Rio.

Havana, Jan. 7.-General Suarez In
elan has been making a reconnaissance
of the heights OF Lechuga, Bojecano,
Soledad, Casanas, and Mariana. At
Seibas, in Pinar del Rio he dispersed
band Of insurgents who left 10 killed,
among them being prefect Among
those arrested were the insurgent Lieu
tenant Luis Cruz ana Tomas Larties
\ number of plantations were destroyed
and about 800 huts burned.
General Hernandez Velasco, recon
noitering at San Pedro, captured a camp
and many cattle. He destroyed all the
plantations there, and burned Il large
number of huts.
The steamers Bolivar and Guam
iguanico, from Vuelta Abajo, have
brought in five officers and $50 men sick
and wounded and nine prisoners OF war
Smallpox is extending to an alarming
extent in the town of Pinar del Rio, and
at Guanajay there are more than 400
cases. The press call upon the Governor
of Pinar del Rio to require all baggage to
be fumigated at the railroad stations
in order to prevent the terrible disease
from extending to other towns Yellow
fever also continues, although the num-
Der Of cases is less and the mortality is
not so severe
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
THE WOOL SCHEDULE.
Manufacturers Furnish am Interesting
Day in the Tariff Hearings


Washington, Jan. THE wool man
ufacturers furnished an interesting day
in the tariff hearings. They did not ask
for free wool, but represented that the
Wilson law had closed half 'of their mills,
and had proved destructive to the coun-
try's business generally. They wanted
compensatory duties on wooden goods
and a more moderate tariff; than the wool
growers had asked.
The first speaker upon the schedule OF
woolen manufactures to-day was s. ID. n.
North, Of Boston, secretary Of the Ma
tional Wool Manufacturers Association.
who made a statement in behalf Of the
organization. The Association counsell-
ed moderation in fixing rates, requesting
moderate protection which would ena-
bic them to reopen their mills, but not
excessive duties and promise of perma-
nence. Charges were only a less evil, he
said, than rates to low t. permit compe-
tition with foreigners.
Mr.. North discussed in detail the theory
Of the compensatory duty, and estimated
the manufacturing loss OH wool at an av-
erage Of 30 per cent. IS heretofore as
scssed the duty bore no relation as to the
value Of the material. II might be equiv
aleDt to so per cent, or .150 per cent. per
ad yalorem, according to shrinkage, and
there was a tax on every pound OF dirt
and grease imported with the wool The
compensatory duty was based on shrink
age Of sixty per cent. The tariff on scour-
ed wool three times as high as on greasy,
liked by growers established in the law
uniform shrinkage Of 66 2-3 per cent,
but compelled the manufacturer to import
greasy wool The compensatory duty
piled up the duty on goods to a point far
above that necessary fpr protective pur
poses, every cent added to the duty on
wool making necessary the addition of
four cents on goods.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
BRYAN FREE SILVER CLUB.
Canton Democrats do Honor to the
Memory OF Jackson

Canton Democrats do Honor to the
Memory OF Jackson.
Canton, Ohio, Jan. THE Bryan Free
Silver Club Of this city held tonight what
alien O. Meyers, Of Cincinnati, one Of
the speakers and an Ohio Democrat OF
some prominence, is pleased to term a
post mortem over the recent election. :"
1t is a banquet intended to do honor to
the memory Of Jackson. Letters sent by
VIM. ]. Bryan, Hon. Richard z. Bland,
Senator Stewart, and j. r. Sovereign,
were read during the celebration. Mr.
Bryan's letter is in part as follows:
If we were right in the position taken
during the campaign, we are still right
II our opponents were wrong in the cam
paign, they are still wrong Past election
events only confirm me in the opinion
expressed during the campaign that no
permanent and general prosperity can
be expected under the gold standard.
Experience is at least the test Of political
theories, and we can patiently abide the
practical test to which the theories of
our opponents will now be put, prepared
to take advantage Of their failure If they
fail"
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
MR.. MILLS RESOLUTION.
A Long and Busy Session in the Senate
and Several Bills Disposed OF.

A Long and Busy Session in the Senate
and Several Bills Disposed Of.
Washington, Jan. THE Senate had
long and busy session to-day, passing
a number OF bills on the calendar, in
cluding several amending the law of
navigation and also the bill authorizing
the President to reappoint to the navy
Commander Quackenbush, whose case
has occasioned much controversy.
Progress was made ON the bill for free
homesteads on Indian lands, but final
vote was not reached.
The petitions ais to Cuba and for and
against the Loud bill were exceptionally
heavy. One Of the petitions from the
Commercial Club of Chicago expressed
approval Of the present policy of the
administration
Mr.. Mills (Dem., Texas), member Of
the committee on Foreign Relations,
brought forward a new phase OF the
Cuban question, by offering the following
resolution:
Resolved by the Senate and the House
of Representatives, That the expediency
Of recognizing the independence of for
eign government belongs to Congress,
and when Congress shall so determine
s1AS N@@e9 NbtAfN SAiaAA at III uais44WIlJ Win
the legislative department Of the govern
meut
Second, That the independence Of the
Republic Of Cuba ought to be and hereby
is recognized and the sum of $4,000 is
hereby appropriated for salary and ex-
penses of minister to that government,
whenever such minister shall be ap-
pointed hy the President"
Mr.. Mills said he would address the
Senate on the resolution Monday, to
which day the session adjourned.
Bills were passed as follows: Senate
bill TO provide = District Attorney and
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
THE MORA CLAIM.

Washington, Jan. 7.--The Senate in
executive session has adopted resolu-
tion instructing the committee on
Foreign Relations to investigate
the payment OF the Mora Claim.
The resolution was introduced
by Senator Chandler and instructs the
committee to ascertain among other
things whether the settlement, provid-
ing for the payment of $1,500,000 ON ac-
count of the claim was q fair one. The
Senate agreed to the resolution without
division or debate and without requiring
any assurance that there was any suspi-
cion that the settlement had not been
regular.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
CHECKS NO GOOD.

Poughkeepsie n Y, Jan 10. r.
Hill, of Norfolk, Va. and Miss NJ. Z.
Haight, Of this city, were married in
Trinity church here on December 80.
1t was fashionable wedding and the
groom was liberal with his checks. He
gave the pastor big check. Then he
gave his check to the organist. the sexton,
the driver Of the wedding carriage, and
made the whole town talk about his lil,-
erality. To-day the checks were de-
clared WORTHLESS at the bank, as Mr.. Hill
had no money on deposit Mr.. and Mrs
Hill left for Norfolk. where they are to
reside
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
TWO BANKS FAIL.

Preston, MINI, Jan. THE bank of
Canton, at Canton, and the Citizens bank
Of Lanesboro both of which are operated
by Field Kelsey and Company, have sus-
pended business.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08
ANOTHER NEGRO LYNCHED.

Atlanta. Ga, Jan. IA special to the
Journal, from Unadilla, Ga, says: An
thony Henderson was lynched for the
assassination of an old man. Geo. Sumner,
and attempted assault upon the person
of Summers daughter At the prelim-
nary hearing he made a full confession
Of the crime.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08

New York, Jan. 7.-Moritz Bauer, a
real estate dealer, was arrested to-day
ON an indictment charging him with
swindling real estate investors out OF
100000.
The news & observer., 1897-01-08

Marshal for the Western district Of
South Carolina; House bill, for the entry
of lands in Greer county, Oklahoma; also
Senate bill granting Samuel G. Reed, JS.,
an uneXpended balance ($16,OO0) of an
appropriation of $4,000, made in 1882,
to the crew of the Privateer, General
Armstrong, sunk at Fayal by a British
force in 1914.
Mr.. Perkins (Rep., California; moYed
to make the bill for the appointment of a
commission to consider the problems
presented by labor, agricultural and CAPT
tai a special order for p. IN. next We'd
nesday.
When Mr.. Call suggested that Cuba
might be before the Senate at that time,
Mr.. Perkins answered: 1T is about time,
| think, that we give some consideration
to our own citizens as well as to those
of Cuba and Armenia" The bill was then
laid aside
Mr.. Call Dem., Florida) submitted an
other letter relating to the case of Julio
Sanguilly, which disclosed that the au-
thor of this and the other letters from
Havana, read in the Senate yesterday,
was Representatiye-elect Edwar9 f.
Robbins.
Mr.. Morgan Dem, Alabama) secured
the adoption OF a resolution for an in
yestisation OF the disappearance of GER
tain papers relating to the Pacific rail-
road from the files OF the Treasury De-
partment, as recently reported by Assis
tant Secretary Curtis. The resolution
directs the committee on expenditures in
the executive departments TO make the
investigation. 1t instructs them particu-
larly to learn who abstracted such ;papers
nd
ment official was cognizant of the. loss or
destruction.
On motion of Mr.. Frye (Rep., Maine),
the Senate took up number of bills
relating to commerce and navigation
The House bill to amend the navigation
laws was passed with Senate amend
ments.
HOUSE PROCEEDINGS.
Washington, Jan. THE Pacific Rail
road funding bill, which is considered the
most important piece of legislation
which will come before Congress at this
session, came up to-day in the House
under a special order which allows two
days for general debate, and one day for
amendments, and debate undef the five
minute rule with provision for final
vote on Monday next. There wSs a great
deal of interest in the measure and
the members gave all The speakers very
close attention. A huge map OF the
roads, with their feeders was hung on a
frame ereted in the gfront of
the Speakers rostrum, ands served to
illustrate many of the points made. There
We're only four speakers to-daE, Mr. Pow
ers. (Rep.), Vt.), the chairman OF the
Pacific railroad committee, who opened
with an exhaustive two hoars argu-
ment in support Of the bill; NJ. Hubbard,
rep. Mo-. the minority member OF
the committee, who has barge OF the
opposition, and Messrs. GROW, (Rep.),
and Bell, Dem.), Texas wh9 spoke res
pectively for and against thS measure.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1897-07-23
THE GOLD FEVER.
Englsshmen Are Anxious to Visit the
Yukon District.

Englsshmen Are Anxious to Visit the
Yukon District
London July 22.-Sir Donald Alexander
Smith, the Canadian high commissi n r
in London, has been bssieged for several
days past with inquiries by those who
desire to go to the Yukon mining district.
Most of the applicants for information
are young men who are employed on
farms and in factories. Would-be emf
grants of this class ara urged to remain
at home, hut hardy men with capital of
100 pounds or more are encouraged to
lowe for the gold fields. Several solid
capitalists are interesting themselves in
the mirdng territory and are making in
Ivestigations with a view of organizing
rln1ag companies.
Experts have been dispatched to in
spect the region.
Regarding the suggested exclusion of
Americans from the Yukon reservation
the com missioner says that there is Moth
frlg in the trea ties between Great Britain
and the United States to prevent this
action, but as matter of courtesy it is
hardly likely this step will be taken A
few emigrants have left Engla nd for the
gold fields thus far. This is proba bly, due
to the monetary situation.