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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
ordered to Manila.

Washington, Dec. 15.-In accordance
with the policy of the administration
10 replace the volunteer soldiers in the
Philippines with regular troops, as soon
as possible, orders were issued Thurs
day for the Twentieth regiment of
regular infantry at Fort Leavenworth,
Kan, to proceed to San Francisco and
take passage on the transport Scandal
for the Philippine islands, which is ex-
pected to arrive in San Francisco with
in few days from Manila. Col. j. II.
Patterson is in command of the regi-
ment.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
Bu,. Franchi.e In Havana.

Toronto, Ont, Dec. 15.-Toronto and
Montreal capitalists interested in
street railways are after the franchise
in Havana, and have made an offer of
$780, 900 for the present service in that
city, which it Is sa4 ectea will be &C.
Septed.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
Come After Their Cruiser.

Port Townsend, Wash, Dec. 49,
The Nippon Yusen Kaisha liner, Kinshiu
Maru, arrived from the orient with 191
Japanese bluejackets and officers on
their way to San Francisco to man the
new japanese cruiser Chitose, built in
that city
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
Coroners in session.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 15.-The state
convention of county coroners began
its session here. H. j. Bailey, of Alton,
was chosen president, and NJ. r. Man
delbaum, chief deputy coroner OF Cook
county, secretary.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1898-12-20
Pre.ident of swi.. Confederation.

Berne, Switzerland, Dec. IS. = The
federal assembly has elected NJ. Muel-
Ter, who was vice president for 1898,
to be president of the Swiss confedera-
ton. NJ. Hauser, of Zurich, was elect
ed vice president. They are both rad
icals. NJ Mueller is resident of Berne.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
ILLINOIS poPUL1sTs.
Trouble In the state Convention
Oauses q sp1it-One Faction
Names State Ticket.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 1s.-The popu-
list state convention held in this city
Tuesday resulted in the fusionist ele-
ment boiling the convention and or
ganizing another convention. The
state central committee acting as y
committee on credentials reported in
favor of unssating 100 fusion delegates
from Cook county and seating 20 mid
dle-of-the-road delegates. The repor:
was adopted and the fusionists, num-
bering l25 of the IT'S delegates of the
convention present withdrew and pro-
ceeded to Aliens hall, where they elect
ed j. A. Crawford chairman of the state
central committee, and then adjourned
until July IL, when they will meet the
democratic state committee In this
city The ddle-of-the-roaders nom
mated the following ticket: State
treasurer, John w. Hess, of Pittsfield;
superintendent of public instruction.
Francis R. Cole, of Chicago; trustees of
the state university, A. c. yan.ine, of
lola, DR.. Mary Bradner, of Lincoln, and
Jones Adams, of Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
IS NOT CONFIRMED.
Spanish Dispatch Tells of Destruc-
ton of an American Vessel.
SAYSIT WASBLOWN UP OFF CARDENAS
Adds That Eighteen Lives Were Lost
Telegram from Havana Says Re-
port Is Not Confirmed - The
Situation ut Manila.

Madrid, May 1s.-Otficial dispatches
from Havana confirm the report of the
blowing up Of a small naval vessel OF
Cardenas, resulting in loss of is lives.
The dispatch says the vessel was an
American.
Havana, May 1S.-All sorts of war ru-
mors are in circulation here from Span
ish sources. Among them it is said that
number of Americans in boat re-
Gently tried to remove some torpedoes
at the entrance of Cardenas bay, where
upon one of the torpedoes exploded, the
boat and its crew, it is alleged to have
been blow up. The report, however, is
not officially confirmed.
The Spanish Fleet.
Curacao, Dutch West Indies, May 1S.
The Spanish fleet is now supposed to
be off the coast of Venezuela, or off the
coast of Colombia. Only portion of
the feet was allowed to enter this har-
Dor to obtain provisions, cattle and
coal, which were purchased here. Con-
frmation was obtained of the report
that the Spaniards left one of their tor
pedo gunboats at Fort De France, island
of Martinique.
Thinks Battle Has Been Fought.
Port au Prince, May 1S.-A great SEN
sation was caused here by the arrival
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
Chester.

The funeral of VIM. Wilson was
held at the home of his father south-
east of Chester, Tuesday. The sermon
was by the Rev. Sutherland, of
Cascade, Iowa, who was then filling
the pulpit of the Lime Springs Pres.
byterian church. 1t was a sermon
that will not soon be forgotten by
those who heard it. The family of
Mr.. Wilson have the sympathy OF all
in their trouble and sudden bereave-
ment.
Mr.. John steinman, of Cresco, was
a caller in Chester last Tuesday.
Mr.. Howard Armstrong visited his
son Prof. Armstrong last week.
Mr.. Charlie Conklin is doing some
neat ornamental work on his porch.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
The cavite arsenal was found emnty

The Cavite arsenal was found empty.
Col. Gtguel. OF the artillery, committed
suicide because he discovered that the
ammunition was nonexistent.
Capt. Gen. Anguish is trying to con-
ciliate the rebels and has authorized the
establishment OF native councils.
Pending the arrival of troops from
the United States, the Americans deter
hostilities ashore.
To Urge Insurgent Attack.
London, May 1s.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Times, telegraph
ing Tuesday, says: Aguinaldo and the
principal leaders in the recent rising
left in the United States dispatch boat
McCulloch for Cavite. They will at
tempt to persuade the natives to at-
tack Manila in few days. They have
promised Admiral Dewey to regulate
their conduct in accordance with the
principles of humanity. The Amen-
cans are evidently anxious to complete
their conquest before the arrival of the
troops from San Francisco. British
residents now take more hopeful view
and famine is no longer feared.
Says Manila Must Capitulate.
London, May 1S.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Standard says,
1t is expected, owing to the strict block
ade and the famine resulting from it,
that the city of Manila will soon be
compelled to capitulate to the Amer
lean blockading squadron under Ad-
miral Dewey.
Spain to Send Relief.
New York, May 1s.-A dispatch to
the World from Gibraltar says: A Span
ish fleet was to leave Cadiz Tuesday,
telegram from Madrid just received
here reports, bound for the Philippine
islands. The expedition, which is said
to consist of troops and warships both,
will go by way of the Suez canal.
Its object is to raise the blockade by
Admiral Dewey's. ships if possible, and
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
Albion and Bristol.

Little Milton Williams gave a birth
day party Friday the 18th.
John Martin is repapering and
painting the interior of his tenement
house in Florenceville.
Rev. Brown goes to st. Paul this
week Tor examination.
Antrim people Sundayed at
Prosper.
The Kendallville hardware man
was up this way but was in a hurry
to get to a school house near Lime
Springs that needed tin spouting.
A Miss Phippins of Wisconsin is
visiting relatives in Florenceville.
George Fischbaugher has sold his
home farm to his son John. and no
doubt will move into town here in
the near future.
Mrs. Frank called on Mrs. Weinkauf
last Sunday and reports Mrs. WIS.
condition about the same.
Mckinney, of Canton, erected a
Star mill and steel tower for John
Ludwig last week on his farm.
The young ladies of the Mandolin
and Guitar Club escorted Miss
Wilcox as far as Cresco where they
had their pictures taken in a group
ere she left for her home in Pennsyl-
vania.
The Harmony school closed last
Friday, and Prof. Jones assisted by
the other teachers gave an lice-cream
sociable that netted handsome
amount for the library fund.
Last Sunday being the 9th anniver-
sary of the Epworth League, the
Harmony and Granger leagues met
at the State Line church and held a
union service.
Louis Privat, of Chicago, the pro-
prietor of the Florenceville Roller
Mills was in town for few days, the
guest of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Abe Privat.
IMrs. Hosford entertained her father
old Mr.. Hills last Sunday.
Mrs. John 0. Jones with her little
grand daughter, Lewella Newmiller,
expect to make visit to Pipe Stone
county in June.
H. o. Serfiing JONES the spring
cleaning by papering and painting
the interior Of his farm home.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20

breathes heavily for few minutes and
then his breathing is hardly percepti-
BILE. Mrs. Gladstone is with her dying
husband. She and others of the family
do not leave the room for more than a
few minutes at a time.''
When offered medicine at 4:30 D. m.
Mr.. Gladstone eXclaimed: mo, no."
Apart from this he has seldom spoken,
except to commence a prayer. He is
practically unconscious.
Mrs. Gladstone remains at the pa-
tents bedside. The attending physi-
clan says that it is strange fact that
when addressed in English Mr.. Glad
stone murmurs few words in French,
and sometimes seems to be trying to
pray in French. He has had very seri-
Gus attacks of the heart since Monday
evening, and there has been an alto
gether very rapid failure. He lies part
~ unconscious, is delirious and has
what is medically called changed
stroke in breathing. He is no LONGER In
pain.
Hawarden, May 1s.-Late Tuesday
evening all the servants of the house
hold were admitted to the sickroom for
hnai farewell. They found Mr.. Glad
stone lying on his right side, in deep
sleep, as if dead. Each in turn touched
his hand and left the room tearfully.
l1;15 p. ma bulletin lust issued
says: Mr.. Gladstone's condition is un-
changed. The slight rally is maintained
and ne is sleeping peacefully.
l2:45 a. MIR. Gladstone is still
sleeping ard the family has arranged
for the night watch.
LATER:-William f. Gladstone
passes away Thursday morning, the
10Th
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
s. S. CONVENTION.
At cresco, Iowa, Friday and Sat-
urday, June ga.

At cresco, Iowa, Friday and Sat-
urday, June ga.
FRIDAY FORENOON,
1000 Opening Exercises including Devotional
and Song Service led by Pres. O. II.
Holmes.
Organist-Mrs. VIM. A. Wildman.
lo;3o Iopic...... ...... Convention Inspiration
Rev. Frank p Shatfer, Cresco
l1:oO Social Greeting.
1880 Adjournment.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
1:3O Devotional and Song Service
Leader, G. r. Baker, Rtdgeway
Organist, Miss Bernice Ladlaw.
1:45 Address by Pres. o. II. Holmes.
200 Proper Place and Work of the Sunday
School Superintendent,
Frank Richards, Albion.
2:20 How to Induce Pupils to Study the Sun
day School Lesson,
Mrs. Ellen Van Leuven, Lime Springs.
Miss Matte Spencer. Chester.
1850 "Home Department. in Sunday School,
G.. Harlan.
$500 Report of SchOols-each school expected
to report; Appointment of Committees;
Reports of County Secretary and County
Treasurer.
$3.50 What Shall We Do with the ~ Can'ts,' y
Mrs. S. A. Goss, Oak Dale.
Mrs. G. G. KettlesOn, Paris.
400 Primary Work,
Miss Mary Barnes, Des Moines.
Adjournment.
FRIDAY EVENING.
1880 Praise Service led by Mrs. l.. E. Webster,
OrpaniSt Misc Tunatta MCMILLAN
7:45 Our Work: Brief Facts and Incidents,
County Missionary.
500 Address by the Normal Director,
Miss Mary Barnes, Des Moines.
Closing Remarks by Pres. Holiness
A Collection will be taken to defray expenses
SATURDAY FORENOON.
900 Devotional Exercises led by Rev. T. H.
Hendricks.
Organfst Miss Edna Hendricks.
$3.50 Duty of Parents in Backing the Sunday
School Teacher,
Clayton Roberts, Lime Springs.
A. &. Morgan, Jamestown.
1000 Personality of the Sunday School Teacher,
Rev. w. X. Lane, Cresco.
1890 Business; Report of Committees; Elec-
tion of Officers.
Hoo Special Helps for Primary Teachers,
Miss Barnes, Des Moines,
Adjourn for a Picnic Dinner on the Court House
Lawn.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
l1:30 Opening Exercises.
las Children's Meeting conducted by
Miss Barnes.
2:15 Parade.
Each topic on the program will be open for
discussion.
This is a convention of the people, by the peo-
pie and for the people who are interested in
Sunday School work in Howard County.
Let each school be represented by large del
egation.
Come Friday forenoon with prayer to help
and be helped, and stay through the entire con-
vention.
Ample entertainment will be provided.
Bring Finest of the Wheat No. l, Bible and
note book.
COUNTY OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Rev. o. Fl. Holmes
E. B Champlin
Secretary Mrs. 1. j. Booth
treasurer NJ. R. Ling
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Frank Richards Albion
VIM. b. Thomas Chester
N. McKy Saratoga
VIM. r. Mitchell Paris
A. A. Carter Elma
ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE
Mrs. Mae Burgess Miss Nettie Peck
Miss Nellie Salisbury
Miss Alice Plopper Miss Eunice Champlin
Miss Mary Farnsworth.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
CUBA

A powerful and thrilling history of
Cuba and the late wars A complete
description of the Island, describing
the great agricultural and mineral
resources. How fortunes can be
made there with small capital. 40
views made from photographs taken
on the Island. A complete map
showing every road and river in
Cuba; also Il WAR MAP, showing
where our army and navy will fight
with Spain. PRICE 25 CENTS.
Agents wanted on salary or commits
sion. Write for circulars. CUBAN
PUB. Co. 100 18th ST., N. W., WASH
INGToN, d. y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
A spanish Version.

Havana, May 1s.-The captain gen
eral of Puerto Rico has cabied to Capt.
Gen. Blanco, saying that although the
pombardment of San Juan de Puerto
hico took place at rife shot distance
not gun of the forts was silenced and,
he adds, the Spanish losses were only
Is men wounded, among the troops
composing the garrison, and few per-
sons wounded among the civil popula-
ton Of the place.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
MEMORIAL DAY.
Program for Its Observance by
Cresco People.

iSS all III lis SUSSItdtlCS ny
cresco People.
Headquarters Memorial Post, No, PIG,
Dept Of Iowa, G.. A. r.
In obedience to general orders, the
members of this Post and all old soldiers
will assemble at Post hall at 8 a. M. Mon.
day. May 80, to observe Memorial day.
At a. m. sharp the column will form
in front of court house park and march
to Market street, where teams will be in
waiting to convey the Post, W. r. @. and
s. of v. to New Oregon cemetery, where
the usual exercises will be held.
The procession will form in the follow
ing order: Drum corps, Memorial Post
and all old soldiers, Relief Corps, s. of v.
floral brigade of public and parochial
schools, civic societies, citizens.
Post, Corps aud s. of V. will meet at
Odd Fellows hall at l:30 p. m. and march
to court house park, where the usual ex.
ercises will be held, viz:
Decorating Soldiers Monument. Floral Brigade
Drum Corps
song Choral Club
Kew. A V. Gorrell
Grafton Rev. F. P. Shaffer
beneQlctlOn.. ReV. y. n. Holmes
Comrade Durgin, Marshal.
Comrade Holman. Color Bearer.
COMMITTEES.
Martial Music-S. D. Town.
Teams-D. P. Andrus c. H. Miller, Ezra Cole.
Alex Mcintosh, H. c. Howard.
Grounds-N. S. Durgin.
Programs. D. Town, P. c. Howe, N. S. Dur
gin, p J. McCullow.
George Watts, A. p Mosher, Thomas Anderson,
Oak Lawn Cemetery-C. H. Miller. N S. Durgin
St. Joseph's-Thomas Walsh, A. McAndrew.
Kendallville-S. d. Town.
Cemetery committees will meet at the
court house at a. m. sharp.
The business men of Cresco are re-.
quested to close their places of business
between the hours Of and p. m.
The attention of all citizens is respect
fully called to the following resolution
adopted by the 10Th Annual Encamp-
ment g. A. R.. "MemoIial day ls the
choicest in the calendar of the Grand,
Army, day of sweet remembrance, dear
to every loyal heart, and any violation Of
its sacredness by making it an occasion
OF frivolity and amusement such as char
acterizes the 4th of July, should be treat
ed as an indignity to the comrades who
died that this country might live"
Memorial Post, W. r. O., and 8. Of v.
and all old soldiers are invited to meet
at Post Room, on Sunday. May 30, at 2
p. m. and march to Court House Hall to
attend memorial services by Rev. w.
X. Lane. 8. ID. Town, Com,
P. j. McCuLLow, Adjt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
A Spanish Complaint.

Madrid, May 1s.-The newspapers
here assert that letters for Spain, even
letters containing checks and other VAL
uables, have been stopped at New York
and destroyed. The papers demand
that the government make reprisals
upon Americans resident in Spain,
especially in the case of correspondence
Of American newspapers
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
Damaging Tornado.

Lincoln, Neb., May 1s.-Meager re-
ports are coming in of a violent tornado
along the Republican river in south
central Nebraska. Many houses were
torn to pieces and stock was killed.
There is fear of some fatalities.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
More Victims Found.

ST. Hyacinthe, Que, May 1s.-Two
more bodies of the victims OF the fire
at La Metairie hospital Monday have
been found in the ruins. They were
burned beyond recognition.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
PtoIemy,s Mistake

If Ptolemy IL, king of Egypt, had
known that his mummy would be put
up for auction in London thousands Of
years after his death, he would have
willed his remains to medical col
lege for certain.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
Talents Worth Usinr

II have understood" said the friend
ly critic, unfolding voluminous manu-
script, "that poets have shrinking
nature"
II can testify to the truth Of that"
replied the bard.
"Well, I don't want to impose on
friendship. But 1t would be a great
favor If you would shrink this up into
about four stanzas before making me
read t."-Washington Star.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
Bunker Hill Monument Dwarfed.

A Boston newspaper complains that
the famous Bunker Hill monument,
which, when first erected, was the tall
est creation of man in this country, has
now become quite Insignificant in
height. It is 22o feet high, or 327 feet
shorter than the city hall tower in Phil
adelphia,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20

Tuesday of the military commandant
OF the Isle OF Tortugas, off the north
west coast of Hayti, and due north of
Fort de Paix, near the entrance to the
W1ndward passage, who brought word
to the Haytian war department of what
is believed to have been naval engage
ment on Sunday. The commandant
reached Port de Paix from the Isle of
Iortugas in canoe. He reported to
the war office that throughout the
whole of Sunday very persistent can
nonading had been heard east of the
island and that from its duration and
intensity there was strong presump-
ton that very serious action was in
progress.
Spanish Vessels ut Martinique.
ST. Pierre, Martinique, May ls.-The
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror
and the hospital ship Alicante are still
at Fort de France. 1t is rumored that
the repairs to the Terror are finished
and that she will leave the harbor to-
day The signal lights continue and
Monday night large number were
flashed from the hills. A Spanish yes
sci entered the harbor late Monday
night, showing no lights, rapidly scout
ed and left Immediately.
About half past ten Monday evening
an earthquake shock was distinctly felt
here. This experience, combined with
the excitement caused by the presence
and movement of the Spanish warships.
keeps up the public strain. There is no
doubt that the Spanish feet, which has
been lying in these waters, has now left
Martinique, going in the direction of
Cuba or Puerto Rico.
Situation at Manila.
Hong Kong, May 1s.-The steamer
Esmeralda, which has just arrived from
Manila with 400 refugees, chiefly
Chinese, reports that the United States
cruisers Concord and Boston are going
to 1loilo, where they expect prompt
capitulation and to recapture the Amer
lean ship Saranall, with a cargo of coal.
The blockade of Manila is extremely
rigid and several foreign ships have
been refused admittance
The rebels are useless as allies of Adj
miral Dewey. They are utterly dis
united, quite half of them being in
favor Of Spain.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
1t Holds 1t. own.

though man may conquer all disease.
And plaques no longer scare,
The cyclone still remains an iii
To which all flesh is air
Tuck
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
Won't Handle spant.h pt.patches

London, May IS. = The American
cable companies in this city have issued
instructions to their agents to refuse to
transmit any Spanish government mes
sages.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
Have Lain IT

Have Lain Two Centuries.
In the Bank, of England there are
many silver ingots which have lain nm
tsuohed for nearly 200 years.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20

j. Pierpont Morgan's yacht is the
Corsair, and the name accurately de-
scribes the character and occupation
OF The owner, A corsair is pirate, a
freebooter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
CRESCO MARKETS
Corrected each ISSUE. J
GRAIN
Threshermens' Meeting.

A Ihreshermans' Meeting will be
held at the Central House in Lime
Springs, Iowa, Saturday, May 81, 1898.
All farmers interested are invited to
attend.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20

10 recover possession Of the Islands.
If that cannot be accomplished, troops
will be landed for the purpose of en-
abling Manila to try to hold out against
capture until the hoped-for intervep-
ton by Europe may restore the islands
to Spain.
Says They Are Spies.
Madrid, May 1s.-It is announced here
in dispatch from Havana that after
the arrival of the Uncas off that port
the two captured American newspaper
men were examined and it is added that
the inquiry revealed the fact that they
could not be considered as prisoners Of
war, but must be looked upon as spies,
one being, 1t is claimed, Cuban en-
pioyed in Havana. II is further alleged
that upon the prisoners were found re-
volvers, cartridges, interesting docu-
ments and a camera. Advices received
here confirm the report that Mr.. Free
man Halstead, the American newspaper
correspondent arrested at San Juan de
Puerto Rico, was taken into custody
while in the act of taking photographs
of the fortificat ions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
FEW HOURS OF LIFE.
They Are ALI That Is Left to the
Grand Old Man.
Mr.. GLADSTONE is SLOWLY DYING.
His Physioians Say That He Cannot
Last Much Longer-Servants Called
in to Say Farewel1-He IL Un.
able to Recognize Them.

Hawarden. May 10. = Mr.. Gladstone's
physician said Tuesday afternoon:
1.-THE end is now near. Mr.. Gladstone
has taken little nourishment. He
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
lind n Nnrruvv Escape.

EX-Gov. Drake arrived at his home in
Centerville from Excelsior Springs,
Mo. The Elms hotel, where he was a
guest, burned the day he left, and the
governor had narrow escape, with $50
other guests. The building was to-
tal loss. Ex-Gov. Drake is not greatly
improved in health.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-20
No Restriction ON Press Dispatches,

NO Hestfiction on Press Dispatcher,
New York, May 1s.-The Anglo-Amer.
lean Telegraph company issued the
following notice: Pending further
decision by the chief signal officer, we
will accept press messages without re.
,strictions."