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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
SIX DROWNED.
The Floods in Missouri Result in Loss
of Life.

The Floods in Missouri Result in Loss
of Life.
st. Louis, Jan. 0. = A special from
Plato, Mo-, says that one man and five
children were drowned in Texas coun-
ty last Saturday, as result of the
floods in that section of Missouri.
Thomas Wilson. accompanied by his
daughter, Mrs. Kinnery, and her five
children, attempted to ford Prairie
creek, which was very high as re-
suit of recent rains. The team became
unmanageable and soon lost their foot
hold. The wagon, weighted with its
load of human freight, sank, and the
sideboards floating away the whole par.
ty were thrown into the water. Mr.
Wilson and Mrs. Kinnery succeeded in
getting to the shore, but the children
were drowned. Three of the bodies
were recovered Thursday.
Daniel McGlotheran was drowned the
same day while trying to cross Mil
creek
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
non. Euwln f.. Conley, of Michigan;
Hon. Hugh Ryan, of Wisconsin. and
Hon. Virgil p. Kline, of Cleveland.

non. Eowln f.. Conley, of Michigan;
Hon. Hugh Ryan, of Wisconsin. and
Hon. Virgil p. Kline, of Cleveland
Bryan at Omaha.
Omaha, Neb., Jan. o.-The Jacksonian
club of this city gave banquet Friday
evening in honor of its patron saint.
Hon. w. j. Bryan was the. Leading
speaker. Among other things he said:
While we are not In position to secure
such national legislation as we believe to
be best, we are in position in many states
to secure the enactment of laws which will
be both helpful to the public nov, and an aid
In subsequent efforts to bring about ma
tionai reforms. Let me suggest law,
VIII n il seems to ME the last campaign has
shown the need of. 1t is . we'll known fact
that. many corporations contributed large
sums to the republican campaign fund. In
some instances banks gave literally, and
justified the contribution on the ground
they We're protecting the interests of the
depositors. l believe that we should adopt
a law, where we have the power to do so,
preventing corporations from contributing
to campaign funds or taking any part in
politics. A corporation is creature of law.
1t is called into existence for business,
not for political purposes. While an indi-
vidual is justified in contributing money
to aid in legitimate campaign work,
depositors in full, it is impossible to tell
whether it is contributing it's own or Its
depositors money. In large corporations
the stakeholder finds that his own money.
is being used often for the defeat of his
own political principle. Corporations should
be made to keep out of politics."
In Other Cities.
New Orleans, Jan. 9.-Friday, the
eighty-second anniversary OF the battle
of New Orleans, was notably celebrated
in the city. The entire police force, ar
rayed in full uniform, made fine dis
play.
Cleveland, O., Jan. 9.-Jackson day
was celebrated by the democrats of
Cleveland by grand ball Friday night,
al which the leading lights of the party
throughout the city and county were
present. The ball was preceded by
series of speeches. A letter was read
from w. j. Bryan expressing regret at
his inability to be present and declar-'
ing that the only salvation for this
country lay in the triumph of Jack
sonian principles.
New York, Jan. 9.--Flags were flying
from public buildings Friday and from
many private ones in honor of the
eighty-second anniversary of Gen. An.
drew Jackson's famous victory over the
English forces at New Orleans on jan
nary s, 1915.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Election Of FAIR Officers.

One OF the most enthusiastic, har-
monious and largely attended election
Fair officers ever held in the county
took place Friday afternoon in court
house hall. G. u. Nichols, j. q. Web
ster and b. p. Norton were unani-
mously elected to their old positions.
G. b. Ashley was elected vice-presi-
dent The above named officers were
instructed to select Il board OF direc-
tors from the various townships OF
the county adjoining townships on the
east. Many of the heaviest premium
holders were in attendance and all eX-
pressed themselves we'll satisfied with
the present condition of the society.
although their premiums were unpaid.
The officers volunteered, as they did
last year, to borrow $500 to pay half
the premiums, it being thought by all
present that under the existing cir
cumstances this would pay exhibitors
a part of their expense and be salts
factory to them. The secretary re-
ported that the Bank of Cresco had
kindly consented to loan the Fair
officers, on their personal note, the
necessary money to pay on premiums.
It was the opinion of those in attend
ance that our Fairs had been of great
value to the county and that their
past high standing should be we'll
maintained. 1t was the belief of those
in attendance who attend other county
fairs that the business men OF Cresco
take much more than usual interest
in the county fair in the way of ad-
vertising in the premium list and the
beautiful and costly exhibits made in
Floral hall. Holders of premiums will
be notified through the press when to
call for premiums.
j. C.. WEBSTER. Secv.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12

The State Legislature has made APP
preparations to aid the State Agricul-
tural Society during the past four
years aggregating the sum of $4,000,
which apportioned among the counties
of the state would make in the neigh
borhood 5000 paid by the taxpayers
of this county. The people of the
county don't complain of this tax, al
though but very few were individually
benefited by that appropriation. If
the taxpayers of the county accept as
just, right and proper taxes levied tor
the state fair, they certainly ought to
feel more interested in the success of
our county fair, in which nearly all
are deeply interested, and unquestion-
ably would approve of a reasonable
sum which the board of supervisors
might set aside to aid the society. If
that body may lawfully thus aid the
society, we hope they will take
snch action at it's present session.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Ere at urhana nj

Urbana, O.,Jan. Friday morning D.
S. Perry & Co.'s broom supply house
burned. The contents included $10,-
600 worth of broom corn. The total loss
is from 200 to $4,000. The safe was
broken open and the contents taken.
The fire was undoubtedly incendiary.
Wagner's grocery store was damaged.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Indicted for Eodx.sna1cbi....

Toledo, o., Jan. 9.-Dr. f. o. Hunt, the
reputed agent of Cleveland, Detroit and
Chicago medical colleges for the pro-
curing of cadayers, was indicted Friday
on the charge of body-snatching in con-
pection with the alleged unlawful re-
moval from the infirmary cemetery two
weeks ago for shipment to Cleveland, of
the body of L. L. Cartwright. DR.. Hunt
gave bail of $500 and was released.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
SHERIFF FIRES ON MINERS.
Maddened Strikers at Rutland, ILL.,, Pro
yoke Deadly Combat

Maddened Strikers at Rutland, ILL, Pro.
woke Deadly Combat
Ottawa, Ill, Jan. 9.-The miners at
Rutland were up in arms and ready for
trouble early in the morning.
Sheriff Yockey and his corps of 20
deputies arrived in Rutland at three
o'clock in the morning.
At 6:3O the coal miners congregated
in one of the public streets and marched
to Mr.. Halkes' shaft. Then the trouble
started.
They began to destroy the mine prop
erty and were attacked by the deputies.
The fight grew so severe that Sheriff
Jockey ordered his men to open fire, and
later reports are to the effect that two
men We're seriously wounded.
The sheriff's posse includes 16 picked
men of Company G, Illinois national
guard, armed with repeating rifles.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Note Lost.

A note of one hundred and fifty
dollars made by Jacob and Mary
Bouska, in favor of Frank Rysavit,
with one hundred dollars endorsed
thereon. All persons are cautioned
against buying or negotiating for
said note. Payment has been stopped.
Protivin, Jan. 8, 1897. 3t
FRANK RYsAvIT.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Forgery Charged.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. o.-Albert SCHNEIDER.
claiming to be from San Francisco, CAL,
was jailed here Friday night on three
charges of forgery sworn to by j.
Buhrer, wealthy stock raiser. He was
negotiating forged note for $500 when
captured. Later two other forged or
ders for money with Buhrer's name at
tached were found. Chief of Police
Arnold says he is satisfied SCHNEIDER is
an expert professional forger who is
wanted elsewhere.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
FOUL PLAY.
Two Men Living on a Michigan Island
Murdered.

Charlevoix, Mich, Jan. 9.-The find
ing of the body of Charles Walstrom, a
Swede, here Thursday and the result
of the post-mortem examination leads
to the conclusion that both he and his
companion, Mike Martin, were muir
dered. A few weeks ago the men, who
lived on an island across the bay, pur.
chased supplies here and started for
home. Their boat was found upturned
on the beach the next day, and it was
supposed the boat had swamped and the
occupants drowned. Later Martins
body was found on the shore, and the
post-mortem examination showed that
he had been murdered. Walstrom was
suspected of the deed until his body
was found Thursday. The post-morten7
on his body also showed that he had
been murdered and not drowned. There
is no clew to the perpetrators of the
deed
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Would BE of No Renet,t.

Washington, Jan. 9.-An adverse re-
port has been made by the war depart
ment on the proposition to improve
the east bank of the Mississippi river
from oquawka. ILL.,, to Dallas City, III.
The engineer officer who made the sur
vey reports that the project contem-
plates the construction of 10 miles of
levees at an estimated cost of s340, 900.
He is of the opinion, however. that nayi-
cation would not be benefited thereby.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Wisconsin National Guard.

Milwaukee, Jan. 9.-The convention
of the Wisconsin National Guard asso.
citation closed Friday with the reelec-
ton of Gen. King as president Milwau-
kee was selected as the place for the
next meeting. Other officers elected
were: Secretary, Col, Patton; treas
urer, Mai. Joachim.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
In the ,Judce,s Hands.

Chicago, Jan. 9.-The arguments in
the case of the people of Illinois against
the American Tobacco company, for an
injunction to restrain it from doing
business in this state, were concluded
Friday and Judge Gibbons took the mat
ter under advisement.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
In 1900,

"Fellow got killed in the Welhn Office
building yesterday"
"How? Change Of climate too much
for him?"
NO; his parachute failed to OPEN
Up-to Date.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
GOV. MATTHEW'S MESSAGE.
Indiana Executive Expresses Strong Sym
pathy with Cubans.

PHVI1y Wfttf OuUtt1Ib'
indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 9.-The last
message of Gov. Claude Matthews has
been submitted to the legislature. He
recommends the enactment of COM
pulsory education law and a law prohib-
iting the formation of trusts or their
operation within the state, violation
of which should, he says, be met with
heavy penalties. The message does not
recommend the celebration of the Indi-
ana centennial, which was considered at
the last session of the legislature, but
urges careful consideration of the re-
port submitted by the commission al
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Then annie Laughed.

"Janiie," called his mother, sharply,
"you'ye been loafng all day. Satan al
ways finds come work for idle hands to
do. Take this basket and bring in
some kindlings. Sc Christian Advocate.
DR.. Miles' Pain Pulls cure NsurslEia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Derrauded the Government.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Jan. o.-Ex-Pen-
sion Examiner James A. Jordan was
sentenced in the United States court
for dcfrauding the government. The
penalty imposed was that he pay q
fine of $1,000 and return to the de-
partment all Interpretations of
funds. Jordan paid the fine and was
released
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Texas Post once Robbed.

Dallas, Tex, Jan. 0.-Robbers blew
open safe in the post office at Bloom
ing Grove, Tex, and rifled its contents.
The government loss is $4,000. Tho
building was badly shattered. The bur-
glars escaped. United States Marshal
Love was notified and sent deputies to
Blooming Grove.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Delegates to Monetary Convention.

Milwaukee, Jan. Eight delegates
have been appointed by President Paine,
of the chamber of commerce, to repre-
sent the business interests of the Mil
waukee chamber at the national none
tary convention to be held at Indian
apolis. January r.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
BomDay's Awful Experience

Bombay, Jan. 9.-The Times, of In
dia, in an article on the bubonic plague,
which is ravaging the city, says that
since the outbreak of the plague the
population of Bombay has been reduced
one-half and the weekly mortality has
avaro o,a,l onO mar nm
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
FORMALLY Enthroned.

London, Jan. 9.-Rt. Hon. and Most
Rev. Frederick Temple, DID,, the re-
Gently appointed archbishop of Canter-
bury and primate of all England, was
enthroned in the cathedral at Canter-
bury, in the presence of 10 bishops, $50
clergymcn and large gathering of
the laity.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
They Arc Black.

"He talks good deal about his dia-
monds. Has he any?"
"Well, should say he has. He has a
whole cellar full, and they como as
high as seven or eight dollars ton,
too."-Chicago Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
SALVATION ARMY LEADERS.
Commander and Mrs. Booth-Tucker Max,
an lmnrassion at Xaahinnfan.

Commander and Mrs. Booth-Tucker Make
an Impression at Washington.
Washington, Jan. o.-The leading So
ciety people of Washington listened at
tentively for two hours Friday noon in
the drawing-room of ex-Secretary and
Mrs. John w. Foster to Commander
and Mrs. Booth-Tucker, the leaders Of
the Salvation Army in the United
States, who described to them the
worldwide purposes and achievements
of that organization. DIR. Frederic Nice,
private secretary to Commander Booth.
Tucker and the famous violinist of the
army, entertained them with his play
ing, and the meeting closed with them
all singing "Nearer, My God, to Thee"
under his leadership. This is the first
time Washington society has had a Sal
walton Army meeting, but in view of the
meetings. success it is probable it will
not be the last time, for Mrs. Lamont,
Mrs. Letter, Mrs. Brice and all the other
social leaders were greatly impressed
with what they saw and heard.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Two Men Killed.

Toledo, o., Jan. o.-By premature
explosion of glycerine, Neil Tompkins.
Of Emlenton, Pa, and Philip Swain, of
sisterville, w. Va, were instantly killed
In the oil field near Cridersville.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Michigan Lumber Company in Trouble.

Michigan Lumber Company in Trouble.
Saginaw, Mich, Jan. 9.-The Mich
igan Lumber company has filed mort
gage for $4,000 in favor Of George A.
Alderton G. Co., of this city. The in
strument covers the companys plant
and entire stock of lumber.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12
Passed Away.

Toledo, o., Jan. 9.-Hon. Mavor Brig.
ham, pioneer citizen, died Friday,
aged 81. He was one of the builders of
the Lake Shore railroad and at one time
a prominent abolitionist.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12

DR.. Miles Nerve Plasters for Rheumatism.
The age-herald., 1897-09-18

her expressively that the infant was In her charge, and was to be cared for till his return.
 was an eyewitness of her wonderful eagacity. Large banana-trees and fig trees grew around, and, to my surprise, The elephant broke off one of the form CTS spreading leaves. held it like a fan in her trunk, and from time to time gracefully waved it over the slumber- ing child, whether 10 temper the heat of the atmosphere CT to ksep off flies, I am unable to say. The gentle way in which she moved her feet over the child and across to each side, astonished me. I sent for a white loaf and some orang- es, and calling her by name (she was never chained), tried in vain to tempt hsr to my side on the low veranda. Nothing would induce her to leave her charg4.
 | The warm air and the monotous wave of the swinging fan overpowered me with dr5wslness, to which I yielded; and after a sleep of some duration, l was awakened by quiet, subdued snorts bs- side me. To my surprise, I found that | the chaprasi had just returned to his 1 offspring, and that the elephant stood
 near the veranda beside me, pati=ntly
 waiting and gently asking for the 1 tempting dainties so bravely wfthstood | for more than two hours. r
The age-herald., 1897-09-18
DRAMATlCS.
9-1S-2t

singing, pretty costumes, gorgeous stage settings, nimble dancing, marching glad iafors, Eddie Fox and his soul-stirring violin, and superb orchestra, Al G. Field. Billy, Van and Tommy Donnelly, dis burSing hot line of witticsms, Ollie Young, making Ind.an clubs do every thing but talk; O. Judd Miller and Lafe. Miller, in faughable antics; the Devil hers, great French pantomimists, and the crowning acroibatic performance of the nineteenth century, the only Cor nalla family, are few of the entertain- ing novelties to be seen in the Al G. Fled Big White MinStrels, which comes to The opera house Sept. 22.
The age-herald., 1897-09-18
Grasp the chance. Kemper' S parting shot Suit sale, S5.75. 9-1S-2t
The shylocks and Police.

To the Editor of the Ag=-Herald.
 In your issue of this date I find the following paragraph signed by Rambler: 'I am creditably in- formed and hope soon to be able. to prove that some of these shylocks are engaged in an unholy co-partnership with policeman. The unworthy officers of the law arrest designated people with a little personal property and of indus t-ious habits, their testamony persuades the judge to fine their victims the poor people have to borrow money for their fines from the usurers, and so start on the downward path to homeleseness and crime. Impossible! Wait and see."
 The foregoing cannot be reasonably construed otherwise than as a charge, by implication at least, that members of the police force of Birmingham are en- gagged in an iniquftous business. If this be true no one is more anxious to ascertain the fact than myself and the police authorities, and you should pro- ceed at onc= to make charge before the police commission, and support them by evidence. I will give you every assist ance in my power to develop the facts. If your charges are not founded on facts then you have done a fragrant injustice to the police department of this city. Produce the evidence to sustain your charges and oblige. Yours truly,
 T. c. MDONALD. Sept. IT. Chief of Police.
The age-herald., 1897-09-18
BOTH HANDS ARE NEEDED.
Skillfu Piano Playing Requires Persons That Are
 Ambdextrous.
From Harper's Bazar.

From Harper's Bazar.
 Trashy piano music with lhin har- monies, gives the lions share of what effont it nece ssitate9 to the right hand. while of the left is required by feeble drumming. All good, we'll written mu- sic, whether difff1u1. or easy, makes equal dctnands on both hands. The faithful teacher should see to 1t that the sudden. does such music justice by train ing the left hand to equal skill wish the right. Where an instinctive preference is shown for the left the right Il. | be the more carefully drilled, but Iii ah.s instance, as has been shown, the s'. ulent is at g. certain disadvants ge. Old Fla her Balch gave, in all his compositions, equal play to both hands A rainstaking prac- tice of ahe left hand of his inventions and fugues, then elf bcl.h hands VIII do much toward the achievement of eq1a l. ty. Beethoven as well is one eff the mas ters who expect all ten fingers to obey their behesss, and che pianist who wou d interpret his creations must be able to express as much with one hand as with the other.
 Tt has been said truly that che educated hand is the most perfect instrument by means of which imagina' ion ond realism are translated into fact. Two such fn- strumen.s the skllTful pianist must pos sess. Education should make him amti- dextrous, whether his instinctive prefer ence be for the right or the ilft hand Consequently he, of all people, should enjoy to the utmost rhe advantages ar.s- ing from well-developed brains heart and all the mental and physical facul- ties
The age-herald., 1897-09-18
THE ELEPHANT AND THE BABY.
How the Great Beast Acted the Part of Nurse
 in Bengal.

From St. Nicholas.
 Some time before the elephant-hunt I have described my husband was at a station in Bengal His work kept him out nearly all day and, being i'll, used to lie for hours in a long garden-chair on the veranda, too weak to rad, or to enjoy any more exciting amusement than my eyes supplied to me.
 We had three elephants for our tents and baggage; and one used to feed from my hands every day, and seemed as gentle as any dog or cat.
 One of our government chaprasis was particularly devoted to her, and inyari- ably shared his meal of fruit or four cakes with his dumb friend. On a par ticularly hot day, the chaprasis to my surpris-, placed his little child of six months at the elephant's feet Warpjpa
The age-herald., 1897-09-18
DELIGHTFUL AND CHEAP TRIP
To New York. Boston. Philadelphia, Bal
 timore and the East

To New York. Boston. Philadelphia, Bal.
 timore and the East. Via Central of Georgia railway to Sa- vannah, thence the elegant steamers of the Ocean Steamship company ito New York, Boston and Philadelphia and Mer- chants and Miners line to Baltimore Excursion tickets. including meals and berth, on ship at very low rates during summer months The sea air a great tonic
 Steamer appointments equal to finest hotels.
 For rates, reservations, sailing dites, etc., apply to any agent of the company or to
 SoLoN JACOBS, Commercial Agent. JACK w. JOHNSON, Union Ticket
 Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 J. c. HALLE. General Passenger
 Agent. Savannah. Ga
The age-herald., 1897-09-18
St. Louis Fair Ground.

St. Louis, Sept 17.-Favorites were successful only in tfe opening and clos Ing events at the Fair Grounds today. Track slow.
 First Raee-six furlongs Strathreel, 6 to 5, won; Lady Hamilton, to 1 and 2 to 10 second; John Boone, 30 to 1, third. Time, 1:1S.
 Second Race-One mile. Judge De- bouse, 6 to 1, won; John Corbn, 5 to 2 and evenl second; Al Miles, ? 10 l, third. Time, 14S.
 Third Race-Maidsn 2-year-olds, five furlongs. High Born Lady 20 to 1, wen; Fourth Ward, 20 to l and 15 to 1. sec- ord; Ialaria, 10 to l, third. Time, 1:04A. Fourth Race-Six furlongs Hush, 3 to l, wen; Can See Elm. to and to 1, second; Siddubia, to ?, third. Time, 1:17
 Fifth Race-Six furlong,s Jolly Son, 8 to l, won; Lizzet;a. to 2 ard 1 to 2, second; Lady Brittan.ca, 15 to 1, tflrid. Time, 1:161s.
 Sixth Race-One mile. Parole DOT, 6 to l, won; Helen Gardiner, ? to and S2 to 5, second; Melee, to 1, third. Time, l:4e