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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
Obituary.

NIcHoLs-Died at the home of his
1897, Mr.. William Nichols, aged
Lightweight years, three months.
and ten days, after a short illness.
Mr.. Nichols was born in Cincinnati,
o., and at the age of sixteen was left
in charge of small farm and the
care of his mother. Being of studi-
GUS turn of mind, he desired an edu-
cation, and after attaining his major
ity entered Miami university. where
he remained two years, when the vi
cissltudes that hamper life and fix
destiny, compelled him to discontinue
his studies and attend long weary
months at the bedside of his mother,
who had received almost mortal
Injuries from the effects of fall.
IN 1885 he purchased land in Ohio,
and in 1887 settled in Mercer county,
that state, where he was married to
Miss Mary Arbaugh (who survives
him) and occupied himself in farming
and the duties of justice of the peace,
in the meantime laying out the town
of Macedon and securing post office
at that place. In 1858 he removed
with his family to southern Iowa, in
tending to locate If found desirable,
but returned the same year, purchas-
ed stock of merchandise, and dis
posed of it and all other interests in
Ohio in 1854 and in 1866 moved to
Howard county, Ia, where he resided
on farm till 1888 when he took up
his residence in North Dakota. His
family of eight children, five bows
and three girls, survive him, and live
IN North Dakota, except Mrs. Lavina
Anderson who lives in Minneapolis.
John s., in Storm Lake, Ia. and By.
ron L., in Indian Territory.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
ILLINOIS A. O. U. W.
In Session Mt Streatsr - Propose
Change In Assessmcnt Plan.

In Session Mt strentsr Proposetl
Change In Assessment Plan.
Streator, ILL.,, May 5. = The grand
lodge of Illinois, Ancient Order United
Workmen, is in biennial session, about
GOO delegates being present, represent
ing the 429 lodges in the state. The
session is presided over by Grand Mas
ter Workman P. t. Kelly, of Chicago.
The principal business was the hear
ing of officers reports and reports of
committees. The question of classified
assessments will be one of the most
important matters considered. Under
the old plan the assessment was SO
much for each death, regardless of age
or individual. AS the order grew older
and increased in membership the death
rate increased, and one year ago the
supreme council ordered the state or.
CARNATIONS to classify the assessments
according to the age of the member.
The new plan will be fought hard, butt
is thought will carry
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07

police to prevent the child from going
to the bazaar. Cabinet ministers, am
bassadors, noblemen and members of
the highest social and financial circles
were side by side with the lowliest and
the poorest, anXiously inqufring for
their missing relatives.
Horrible Sights.
Words would fail to describe the hor-
rof of the scene at the Palais De LIN
dustrie, where the bodies are exposed
on the side next to the avenue Banton,
in portion of the building now in
course of demolition. Here in large
room rudely covered with rough planks,
and on sheets spread over plahks, the
bodies as they arrive from the am
balances are being placed in three long
rows. Here is e&emplified death by
fire with all it's horrors. bodies com
pletely nude, limbs twisted i'll the writh-
ings of agony, some still having shreds
of clothing which assist recognition in
spite of horrible Disagreement, bones
visible through fire-eaten flesh, some
merely skeletons or grinning skulls
blackened with smoke.
Twelve Bodies Identified.
Only IL bodies have been recognized
with certainty. They are the bodies OF
Nine. Henriette Hinihadal, Baroness
Elizabeth St, Martin, Viscountoss Marie
Bonneval, Sister Guinoux, the superior
of the sisters of the convent of st. Vim
cent de Paul at Rainey; Nine. de Gran
cy, Comtesse St. Perier, Comtesse Miri-
mel, Comtesse Broderville, NJ. Victor
Cosselin, Sister Leonie Guillaume, Mes
danes Hanssmann and Schlumberger,
One Hundred and Eighty Wounded.
The wounded are now known to num-
Der at least $50. Nine. Flores, wife of
the Spanish consul, expired at the Hos
pital Beaujon, where are several Others
injured. M. Faure has visited the hos
pital and Palais d'Industrie to pay his
respects to the dead.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
Granger and FlorencaYille.

DR.. Gowdy has moved into Mrs.
Mamie Neohrings house.
We are glad to state that Theodore
Kramer's arm is better. He is able to
be at school again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. r. Hosford's
little son, Herbert, had his hand quite
badly burned last week.
Miss Mead, of Cresco, spent Satur-
day and Sunday with Miss Nellie
Sims. While here she organized q
large class in music.
Mr.. Salisbury was over from Cresco
last week.
A masquerade will be given in the
Hosford hall, Wednesday evening,
May ~, for the benefit of the M. E..
church.
Barney Thorne was visiting friends
in Granger, Sunday.
Mrs. Milo Henry. and son Frank,
were in Harmony, Tuesday.
Edward g. Privat is the owner of a
brand new progress" wheel. Ed
says the only draw back is that it has
but one seat.
Miss Eta Sargent who is here on a
visit to her friend, Miss Harriet Privat
sang solo last Sunday morning en-.
titled, Nearer my God to Thee" Miss
Sargent possesses remarkably sweet
voice and the people of Florenceville
feel highly honored. Miss Harriet
Privat was the accompanist.
l. B. A. NON CoMPos MENTIs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07

from another correspondent.
The Sunday School conven ton was
very good, but not so we'll attended
as we would have liked; but Spring
work hindered many who would
have attended later. These conven-
tions should be well attended as they
are not only interesting but instruc-
tive.
Messrs. Hebdon and Lee are in
structing and entertaining our people.
They are working for good cause
and working hard, we believe for the
good of humanity. The church is
we'll filled each night, and the truth
is told SO simply, and the songs end
illustrations SO good that good must
result.
The Ladies Aid will meet in the
church trancept, Thursday, May 10,
1897. All are cordially invited to come
and work.
Messrs. Smith and Markham re.
turned to Riceville Tuesday night.
Mr.. Merit Hanson is again assisting
his brother in the depot.
Mr.. Wells, of Lime Springs, is driv-
ing spiles for the county near Chester.
Mr.. Will Barnes has some fine fruit,
lemons, oranges, bananas, and straw
| OcTI1eS. MT. DdFueS J1dS d SOOO ASSOcC-
ment of fresh groceries.
The mill is again in running order.
They are still.working on the dam.
There were twenty five taken into
the church last Sabbath, thirteen of
them received baptism.
MIR. and Mrs. Brown are entertain
ing company from Riceville, Mrs. BIS.
sister and niece.
Mrs. Bratrude, isvery sick, we re-
greet to say.
Mr.. Noonan has a new blacksmith
working in his shop. He is said to be
a first class workman.
Miss Nora Eastman spent last
Sabbath with friends in LIE Roy,
Minnesota.
Some Of our sport loving citizens
went over to Root river fishing, and
had the misfortune to have their tent
and all in it burned; it is not known
how. the fire originated. Their lost
was considerable, sas the cool weather
induced them to take their fur coats
and robes with them, which is nc
small loss.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
in The SENATE.
The Free Homestead Bill Meet. with

SucCe8Bs
Washington, May 5.-The senate on
Tuesday passed the bill to provide free
homes on. the public lands for actual
and bona fide settlers known as the free
homestead bill; yeas, AZ; nays, II. The
Morgan Cuban resolution again went
over. The sundry civil bill was consid-
cred, but was not completed. The item
Of $2,3ss,as3 for continuing the i'm
provement of the Mississippi river from
the head Of the passes to the mouth of
the Ohio river was amended SO as to
be Immediately available. A further
amendment by Senator Berry (dem.,
Ark.), authorizing contracts on all the
contract items for the Mississippi in
the river and harbor bill of last year,
was not agreed to. At 4:aO the SEN
ate went into executive session, and
then adjourned.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
Chester Correspondence.

The fishing excursionists who lett
Chester, April 30, for Root river to en-
joy an outing and piscatorial recre-
alton, met with quite a loss by fire,
loosing tent, buffalo robes, and over
coats. bedding, in fact everything in
the tent was was destroyed. They
had spent the forenoon Of May
LIST fishing and were quite successful
providing themselves an excellent
dinner. After enjoying it and retiring
for a while they strolled out for
their afternoon sport. About 2 O'Clock
they discovered their tent on fire and
before they could extinguish the
flames. every thing was consumed,
satisfied that "Mr. Fire. was set by
some one who objected to their fishing
there. 1t can be accounted for in no
other way, as they used the utmost
caution to avoid fire. 1t will be we'll
for future excursionists to leave a
strong gu ,rd at head quarters.
The Michigan Good Templar Band,
represented by Messrs. Hebon and
Lee, have been giving a series of
meetings, consisting of songs, stere-
optican views, and lectures. They
have been very successful in instruc-
ton and interesting to the congrega-
tion which have been large. We bid
them God-speed in their noble work,
and commend them to all.
The dam that was washed out dur
ing the spring freshets is nearly re-
paired and we hope soon to hear the
hum of the burrs.
w. F. Gilbert, who is taking stere-
optican views of the insides of stores
and of buildings; also some pictures
of groups of people and families,
seems to be doing quite a business.
Farmers are taking advantage of
this beautiful weather. All quiet in
town.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07

Luther College Band and Glee Club,
will give concert in the Opera house
on Saturday evening, May Is, at o.
clock p. m. The band numbers thirty
pieces and is reported better than
ever, and the Glee Club is above the
usual also. Included in the program
will be tuba, cornet, and baritone
solos. The admission is fixed at Is,
%, and IS cents, which is exceedingly
low for the character of the entertain
ment, and with their reputation will
no doubt result in full house on that
evening.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
Illinois Yeterana,

Galesburg, ILL.,, May 5.-The first pub
lie meeting of the G. A. r. state en-
campment was held Tuesday night in
the Auditorium in the presence of a
large crowd. The meeting was pre-
sided over by E. A. Blodgett, of Chicago.
The address of welcome was delivered
by f. I. Cooke, mayor of Galesburg
The response was made by w. G. Coch.
ran, department commander of Illinois
Addresses were also made by Col. james
A. Sexton, of Chicago, and Thomas G
Lawler, of Rockford.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07

was one OF the best known officers of
the modern navy, saw hard service be-
fore, during and after the civil war and
served in all parts Of the world on i'm
porrant naval and diplomatic missions.
During the last administration he and
the president had serious disagree
ment resulting from the admiral's
criticism In an interview of the policy
Of the administration.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
WAR HERO GONE.
Admiral Meade, Retired, Passes Away
MT WashfnEtOn.

Admiral Meade, Retired, Passes Away
Mt Washington.
Washington, May 5.-Admiral Meade
(retired), United States navy, who has
been I'll at Washington for three weeks
past. died at DR.. Johnston's private
.anitariam. There were present Drs.
Johnston and Wales, Mrs. Meade and
Miss Patterson, at whose house Admiral
Meade was taken sick with the grip
which was afterward aggravated by
appendicitis. An operation had to be
performed, but from it's effects the ad-
miral failed to rally.
The funeral will be held at Miss Pat
tcrson's home, 100 Vermont avenue,
and the interment with military honors
will be at Arlington. Admiral Meade
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
A BIG FIRE,
Wharves and Shipping Burned a,
Newport News, Va.

Wharves and Shipping Turned at
Newport News, Va.
Newport News, April 2S.-Fire broke
out in the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
company's pier No. at an early hour
Tuesday morning, and before the flames
were checked damage to the extent of
100000 had been done. Two of the
company's immense piers were de-
stroyed, three vessels burned to the
waters edge, a tug boat entirely de-
stroyed and eight persons injured, some
of them seriously. The vessels burned
are the British steamship Clintonia, the
Norwegian steamship Solveig. the Ger
man sailing ship j. b. Bischoff and the
Chesapeake q Ohio tug Wanderer.
There are vague rumors of many per-
sons having lost their lives, but they
cannot be traced to any reliable source.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
Card of Thanks.

We desire to politically express our
thanks and gratitude to the friends
who sympathised with us in our recent
bereavement and atfliction in the death
of Henry Fisher, husband and father
of the undersigned.
Mrs. CARRIE FISHER AND DAUGHTER
Mr.. AND MRS. WIN. CHMAcHT.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
Congress- of p6y.ician..

Washington, May 5.-About 500 mem
bers of the medical profession, among
them some of the most distinguished
specialists in the country, are in Wash
ington to attend the fourth triennial
congress of American physicians and
surgeons, which convened Tuesday
afternoon at the Columbia theater, and
will continue until Thursday evening.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
GEN. Mile. On FOR the WAR.

Washington, May 5.-Maj. Gen. Nell
son A. Miles on Tuesday left the capital
on his way to the seat of war in Eu-
rope. He was preceded to New York
by Capt. Maus, his personal aid, and
Mr.. Dawson, his secretary. The party
will sail to-day from New York on the
st. Paul, and on arriving on the con-
tinent will go straight by rail to Brin-
dial
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
MAYNARD, Iowa, March 81, 1879

MAYNARD, Iowa, March ~, 1897.
/ suffered occasionally with a touch
of rheumatism in my limbs, and at
times the pain was very severe. One
day | thought / would try Hoods
Sarsaparilla, and in short time after
| began taking it felt very much re-
lieved. continued its use and | have
not had a bit of rheumatism for three
or four months. L. d. PARK.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
Modern Woodmen Picnic

at Dubuque, June 3, 1897. Round
trip tickets only 1926. We hope to
secure special train going and re-
turning. Let us know as early as pos
sible as to the probable attendance
from your camps.
t2 M. j. WHITE, Agent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07

Springfield, ILL.,, May 5.-The miners
at the 1itchfield mine, A. S. Klinebeck,
receiver, went out because the receiver
increased the price of powder from $1.76
~ two dollars per key.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
steamer. Collide at Sen,

Aberdeen, Scotland, May ga col
lision has occurred off Girdleness light
house between the British steamers Col
lynee and Gringoe. The Collynee sank
and II Of her crew were drowned,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
One of Them.

Party at the Door--1s the lady of the
house In?
Cook-1'm wan of thin, sor.-Boston
Transcript.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
A WAY He Has,

Cumso-Kilduff bcrrows five-dollar
bill and is off like shot.
Cawker-Yes, it is ''touch" and go
with Kilduff.-N. Y. World.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07

Flames in a wisconsin Town.
Mineral Point, Wis, May S. = Fire
Tuesday destroyed half block of bust
ness houses here. The total loss Is $40,-
900, insurance, $4,000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07

HOOPS PILLS are the best family
cathartic and liver medicine. Gentle,
reliable. mild.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07

Felt Sure All the Time.
There's naught to match it since the world
begun
The massive wisdom Of the man who won
Chicago Journal
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-05-07
Petit Jurors

drawn for the June term of the Dis
trict Court to appear June 18th, a
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
GAGE TALKS FINANCE
People, He Says, Arc Clamorinafor
the Tariff Bill.
FAVORS A CURRENCY COMMISSION.
thinks Business Men Agree 1t Should
BE Appointed
THE ADMINISTRATION TO ACT
In Case tho Proposed Commt..ion
Does N"t Formulate ~ Good plan
for "kcform' of Currency.

Washington. May S1.-Secretary Gage
has returned to the city from Cincinnati.
whore no was guest ut the banquet given
last Friday by the Commercial club OF
that city TO tho visiting clubs from Chi
cago. Boston ana ST. Louis. MIR, Gage
said today that a feeling OF impauence
seemed TO be general among the people at
tho delay In the passage of n tariff bill.
The business Of the country VAS in cons
dillon approaching stagnaton and although
the public realize that tina sroatcst caro-
Ia necessary In tho construction ot a bill
OF such vast Importance the people are be-
ginning TO complain OF the time being con-
sumod. What they most wanted was tho
prompt passage of a tariff bill that would
question out OF the way the government
could take up the question OF reform in
the currency.
Tho business men in Attendance at tho
Cincinnati meeting Mr. Gage thought wero
agreed that currency commission should
DO authorized and appointed at once with
a view TO formulating plan which could
ho presented to congress on ito fe,nssembl-
ing In December. i''a's::ng the recess OF
congroRs 1t was thought that hcs.s..ag
could and should be given b. tho eon.mis-
lion to the flnuncicrs and others who do
sire 10 be heard from all parts of tho
country. 1t was q great question, he added.
and should receive the 'ullest considcra-
don. II the commission should fal! to
agree upon a satisfactory plan the admin
.siraiipn very likely would lave PROPOSE
ton to present 10 congress. In any event
the people with whom the secretary cons
vorsed were agreed that some initiatory
action should be taken AT once. The busi-
ness Of the country impaticntIy demanded
II. he concluded
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
wEyLER, THE BUTCHER.
The Title LitcrnI--Hc Has Gone Int"
tho Ncnf business.

New York. May ga dispatch to the
Journal from Havana says Weyler has
forbidden the sale of imported meat in
Puerto Principe, and is compelling the pub
lie to consume only beef purchased from
his own agents. procured from confscatcd
cattle rounded up and driven in by his
troops from adjacent districts throughout
Santa Clara province.
The situation is the same in towns gar
risoued by Spanish troops. Military opera
lions have been virtually suspended and
the army is being used to further the
speculations of the chiefs and military
commanders.
In one district. that Of Sancti spiritus,
the entire battalion of Alphonso XIII has
been supplied with lassoes and sent into
the field as cowboys
The fact has been openly announced in
the local Spanish newspapers that two
steam transports, subject TO Wsyler's or
ders. are very busy carrying the confs-
Gated goods to Santiago, Manzanillo and
other good markets.
A strong patriot force is besieging the
mort OF Baracoa by land on Tuesday the
Spanish forces were driven in, and the be-
siegers dashed into the city, but eyentu'
ally they were compelled 10 withdraw un-
der a raging ar.iilefY--fEa from the Row
eminent warship Vasco Nunez dc balboa,
at anchor In the harbor,
The well known patriot hospital surgeon,
Julio Artega, son of seraplo Arteea. a eel
ebrated Cuban physician killed some time
ago in duel in Mexico. has been captured
by Weyler's troops in Pinar del Rio and
is now prisoner at Artemlsa. He Will
be tried and shot for succoring the enemies
OF Spain. in having cured the wounds OF
rebels in arms against her authority.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
IS CONSIDERING CUBA
Mckinley Giving the Subject Much
Attention at Present.
IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS SOON
He Will Talk With Calhoun in the
Next Few Days.
ANOTHER TENDER TO SPAIN.
His Note VIII he Polite hut VIII shy
Firmly That Interference IL
Now Necessity.

A special TO the Herald from Washington
will start on his trip to attend the Nash
VILE exposition. President McKinley's at
tention Will be devoted almost exclusively
TO the Cuban question.
Important developments may be looked
for within that period. a new minister to
Spain and probably q new consul general
to Havana will be appointed. the report
of Special Commissioner Calhoun consid
cred and formal note to Spain drafted and
placed in the hands OF the new minister
for delivery upon his arrival in Madrid.
MIR Calhoun is expected in Washington
on Sunday next. BY that time the presi-
dent expects to announce the new minister
to Spain and to have practically formulated
his instructions, both In regard to the Of
fer Of mediation which is to be made and
demand for PREPARATION for the Ruiz out
rage Tho understanding Is that the report
OF Consul General Lee OF the Ruiz invest-
cation is now in the mails and will be in
the hands Of the state department before
Mr.. Calhoun arrives
Tho president. OF course. desires to have
talk with MIR Calhoun. but the private
communications received from spain have
enabled him to proceed with the shaping Of
his policy without delay,
Of course. be treated as confidential until
he has communicated with the Madrid au-
thorties and a reply from Spain has beea
!
however, that the presidents note 10 Span
viii lee formal tender Of the good offices
of the United States. II will he polite but
! i'Trn m '5r1. r1Vic| ''I1 ''S- Wnofe situation
/ in such a way rs TO show that the United
STATES is deeply interested in the present
devastating war and that on the ground OF
humanity, rs well as for commercial rca-
sons. we have the right 10 use all legiu-
| mate means for bringing the war to IA close
Both administration officials AMI repre-
sentatives of the Spanish government are
congratuating themselves that the recent
furry incident to the passage Of the beiliG
eroncy resolution in the senate has sub
sided at the time when negotiations are
about to be undertaken for peaceful So
luton of the trouble. If no unusual oS-
element occurs. both sidos are hopeful
that satisfactory settlement may yet be
reached.
II is sill the opinion Of many conserya-
tive men here that complete autonomy for
Cuba on a Canadian basis will be the final
outcome If the matter is to be settled
without rupture in our relations with
Spain.
The report that special messenger hnf
been SAINT to Havana TO receive reports
| from Calhoun and Consul General Lee
was denied today by Assistant Secretary
Day. who stated that he did not know w
W. Kimble, alleged to be the messenger
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-06-01
~. p. A. NATIONAL MEETING.
,,,.ndnuce VIII lie Very Largr-i"-
nortnnt Business.

Nashville, Tenn. May "l'-p'''' '''' ~
the National Travellers Protective asso-
c,ation. which meets at the capitol IN THIS
c;tv tomorrow morning arr arriving on
every train and the attendance WIN De
very large. Much interest Is shown II the
election OF president j. A. Leo u ~
Louis, declining to aerve again ana 'ne
contes, for president promises TO be live
ly one. 80. .u.,y
Tho 5000 mile Interchangeable railway
,,orot is the prominent subject discussed
by the delegates who have af.lVe'' ' 49,, W
many railway men who are slro N '''eHu-