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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

and important seaports there are forts
upon which work has been carried on
increasingly to keep their armament in
the condition required by the advance
Of military science. The coast may be
called strongly guarded, though, of
course, as with our own coast defenses,
strength can be proved only by the or
deal of war.
There are three great naval stations
in Spain: Ferrol, on the north coast,
above Portugal; Cadiz, below Portugal;
and Cartagena, in the Mediterranean.
They are of nearly equal Importance.
Ferrol is the strongest, and may be
called the citadel of Spain. 1t is regard
ed as impregnable. The town is invis-
ible from the sea and its surrounding
hills are strongly fortified with the
most improved guns, including Pinch
and ten-inch rifles and modern mortar
batteries. The arsenal-one of the three
largest in the kingdoms back of the
city, on the harbor, and with It's
wharves and dock yards, exceeds
rs acres in extent. Here are boundaries,
ropeworks and magazines, besides a
school for engineering and marine OBJ
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

Mediterranean, barcelona has but an
artificial harbor. This is formed by a
breakwater, which cuts off enough of
the sea to form basin capable of hold
ing the largest man-of-war.
The other principal Mediterranean
cities are Malaga and Valencia. The
former is the center of the wine and
raisin trade. Like Cartagena, it is
growing, and the handsome new town
runs along the sea principally in
splendid long avenue called the Ala
media. From the time of the Phoeni-
clans Malaga has been prosperous
seaport; it's cathedral was begun in
1923.
Valencia is thriving manufacturing
town Of nearly a quarter of million
people. 1t is three miles above the
mouth of the river Livria. 1t has no
harbor that would give shelter to
fleet.
In any of her Mediterranean ports
with their breakwater harbors Spain's
ships would be unprotected and cooped
up like ducks on pond, unable to ma
newer against u hostile fleet moving
freely outside. No admiral wants to be
caught in such position.
SPANS largest cities on the Atlantic
including Cadiz and Fcrrol, the two al
ready described, have harbors affording
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

servatory. Nature has taken unusual
care in protecting the harbor, besides
making it one of the best in Europe.
1t is deep and capacious, and has an en-
trance only half as wide as 1.-THE Mar
rows" admitting in the narrowest part
but one ship at time. This passage
is strait two miles long between
high bluffs from which it is command
ed by forts Palma and San Felipe.
Torpedoes can be planted at the short
est notice and would make the strait
impossible. Ferret was not fortified
until 1852. 1t successfully resisted the
English in 1900, but was obliged to sur
render to them in 1906 upon the defeat
of the French fleet in front Of it. The
French captured the place in 1923, but
only by means of a months blockade.
Historic Cadiz is the most elaborate
ly fortified Of the three naval stations,
but the city itself lies directly exposed
to an attack from the sea-like, for in
stanue, our own city Of Portland, Me.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

ample protection for large fleets. South
of Portugal there is Huelva, doing q
large export trade in minerals; at the
north, Vigo, Pontevedia, Ccruna (near
FerroD, Santandcr and Bilboa. Coruna
has often been the object of hostile in
tentions and was the scene of invasion
when Sir John Moore was killed there
and buried without funeral note.
Thesec tiles are all of more or less
Importance. Every one is protected by
12-inch or eight-inch guns and heavy
ritled mortars. The Spanish system of
torpedoes is excellent-decidedly SUI
perior to our own-and mines are ready
to be placed at all of the Spanish coast
towns. SPANS torpedo service will put
the country in a perfect condition of
defense before any American ship
reaches the Canary islands. This can
be depended upon.
AT the same time it is true that every
port of Spain, with the exception of
Ferrol and probably Bilboa, can be
shelled from the sea where submarine
explosives cannot be placed. Cadiz,
Barcelona, Malaga and Cartagena are
especially easy of attack, and they could
all be utterly destroyed from the sea
in spite of their Notifications.
Spain's coast trade, while incompar-
ably less than that of the United
States, reaches the value of millions oil
dollars year. Her annual wine ex-
ports are estimated at $65,ooO,oOO.
About $500 Spanish ships are regis
tered as entering the ports every year,
and merchant vessels in the made
breakwater harbors on the eastern
coast would be at the mercy of cruz
ser's guns.
To land troops on Spain's northern
or western coasts harbor would first
have to be taken, as troops could not
land through the surf. The early Eng
lish sailors soon discovered this fact.
On the eastern coast, however, land
ing might be made in many places I'M
der cover of the guns of fleet.
In the Balearic islands, which belong
to Spain, there is one good harbor,
Mahon, fit for putting up a whole
squadron.
In the "'6Os," by special permits
sion, NIahon was used as naval sta
ton by the United States. Its capture
would give useful base of operations
against eastern Spain,
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

The navy yard is five miles back from
the ocean. 1t has all facilities for build
ing and repairing warships. The ar
mored cruiser Carlos V. was built
at the Cadiz yard, and also the Prin-
cessa de Asturias. A large factory for
guns is situated here. Much of the
glory of Cadiz has departed, but It
must still be ranked as one of the finest
cities in Spain. 1t is surrounded by a
wall that is nearly seven miles in
length, and stands on the tip of
tongue of land extending five miles into
the sea from the Isle de Leon. This
strip of land. with the mainland, forms
two bays. The outer bay is more than
30 miles In circumference-a SPLEEN
did, land-locked harbor. There are
two forts, San Sebastian and Santa
Catalina, on the extremity of the PENN
sula, between the city and the Atlantic,
and Fort Montague and Pantalcs Cas-
tie on either side of the entrance to the
lower bny. AT about the center of the
isthmus strong entrencbment extends
at length to prevent hostile landing
back to the city. The bastions and
ramparts around the city itself are
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

gena, on the Mediterranean. They are
in easy reach of shells from fleet that
could withstand the fire of the land
batteries. Twelve-inch guns of the
most approved type on disappearing
carriages are mounted here, and alto
gether the defenses should be able to
make 1t decidedly uncomfortable or an
enemy. Cartagena has fine natural
harbor.
The chief seaport of all Spain, the
loss or destruction of which would be
a blow as terrible to the kingdom as
the fall of New York city would be to
the United States, is Barcelona-gay,
hourishing and Industrious Barcelona.
For quite seven centuries Barcelona
has been the industrial and CONNER
cial center of eastern Spain. 1t holds
nearly as many inhabitants as Boston
and has grown so rapidly that there is
handsome new part of the town that
is as large as the older portion. Like
all the largest Spanish cities on the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

strong and up to date. There are four
12-inch disappearing guns at Cadiz, be-
sides the necessary number of smaller
guns and good mortar batteries. 1t is
true that here, as elsewhere in Spain,
are many old-fashioned guns mounted
that would be only in the way in mod
ern warfare.
From land or sen Cadiz Is study
In white, for every house in the city
receives coating of whitcwash an
nually. The majestic cathedral is Wis
ible from long distance off the coast.
One of the most daring of brakes ex-
ploits was the sailing into the harbor of
Cadiz and destroying the shipping
there. The town was wantonly pill
LACED by the British in 1905. Twice
since then, however, their expeditions
were driven off. Nelson bombarded the
place in 1900, and eight years later Col
lingwood shut the French fleet up in
the harbor until it surrendered. Cadiz
stood a two-years' siege by Marshal
Victor but was reduced by the French
in 1923. Its present population is near
ly 100000.
Spain's largest docks are at Carta-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

- Spain? England has always
done so in her struggles with
the Spaniard.
The hundreds of miles of Spanish
coast present to hostile fleet many
inviting points of attack, and any one
of number Of Spanish cities may soon
be the scene of a struggle fercer and
more destructive of life and property
than Is yet recorded in the 1900 yeurs
of the kingdoms sanguinary history. /.
The strength and extent of Spain's
coast defenses are not generally appre-
ciated by Americans. Even her chief
ports we know little better than by
name, or perhaps from an account of
their remarkable sights and hotel
charges in some tourists note book.
But besides their traditions and
relics, the coast cities of Spain possess
millions Of dollars worth of valuable
property which would be completely
exposed to the guns of hostile feet in
the event of the defeat of the Spa nish
ships.
Spain has not neglected the fortlfica-
tions'of her coast Atall exposed points
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03
MAY BUY HOLLAND BOAT.
Lieut.. Sergeant Makes n Report of
His Inspection of the Sub
marine Craft.

The Holland submarine boat has been
inspected by Lieut.. Nathan Sergeant
and his report has been submitted to
Washington by the board on auxiliary
ships. This report, with the one which
will be made by Lieut.. Commander
Sperry, who will attend the practical
test of the vessel, will determine wheth-
er the department shall purchase out
right this craft. Lieut.. Sergeant re-
ports that there remain several minor
details yet to be perfected before the
boat can be considered as ready for
service. The report states: ~ gave the
boat thorough inspection and found
it in good working condition. The en-
CINE, dynamo, air compressors, ETC., all
worked satisfactorily both alongside
the dock and when under way, and the
boat dove and came up readily in an
swer to the action of its horizontal rud-
ders, but its steering qualities were not
as good as they should be, the boat be-
ing sluggish in responding to it's helm
and describing a much larger turning
circle than should be the case in boat
of this size and model. With the large
supply of compressed air provided in
the boat there is nothing to prevent it
remaining under water for long run
of several miles, but to carry out such
an experiment it will be necessary to
try 1t In some open water where there
is sufficient depth for diving and no
danger of obstruction by vessels"
Turkey NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Rich.
While Turkey is known to be bank
rupt, the sultan is believed to be the
richest man in Europe.
When Modern Needles Came Into Use.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03
1t Went out Again.

Of course neither knew how it hap
pened, but the light suddenly went out.
She gave frightened little cry and
struck match.
II was afraid you were going to kiss
me-" she said.
II was" he replied.
Afterward she explained that she
never could keep match Lit, anyway
Chicago Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03
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Correspondence solicited from those who have not been
helped by other physicians
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03
Attention Farmers!

Are you aware that we have
full line of Farm Machinery, Bug
gies and Wagons. Also line Of
Hardware, Tinware, Paints, Lin
seed Oil, Machine Oils, Axle
Grease. &c. Mems Overalls,
Working Shirts, Jackets, Mems,
Women's, Misses and Children's
Shoes, Rubbers and Hosiery
these are side lines of goods and
they come in at time of year
when our grain and stock business
is dull; therefore l claim 1 can af-
ford to give you lower prices than
regular dealers in these lines who
depend entirely upon them for
living. I will make prices to Cash
Buyers that Defy Competition.
Shall be pleased to figure on build
ing hardware with anyone intend
ing to build dwellings, or barns.
Will take sound horses or colts
in exchange for machinery, bug
gies, wagons, etc.
Yours for business,
T. S. JOHNSON,
Bonair. Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

modern policeman does not proclaim his
coming to the evil doer by shouting or by
Carrying lantern. He does his work more
quietly and effectively than the old-fash-
toned town Waterman.
1t is thus that in all the walks of life and
in all occupations, times change and knowl-
edge and efficiency increase. In this re-
spect medical science has kept pace with
the advance in other lines. Physicians and
chemists have grown rapidly more skillful.
There are medicinal preparations nova
days that cure diseases that were few
years ago considered absolutely incurable.
The fual triumph in this respect is DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. 1t
was first given to the world thirty years
ago, and has stood the test ever since that
time. 1t cures eS per cent. of all cases of
consumption, bronchial, throat and kindred
affections. Thousands who were hopeless
sufferers, and had been given up by the
doctors, have testified to its marvellous
merits. 1t is the great blood maker and
desh-builder. 1t makes the appetite hearty,
the digestion and assimilation perfect, the
liver active, the blood pure and rich with
the life. giving elements of the food, and the
nerves strong and steady. It acts directly
on the lungs and air-passages, driving out
all impurities and disease germs. An hon
est dealer will not try to persuade you to
take an inferior substitute for the sake of a
few pennies added profit.
pr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets eare consti.
patton. At all medicine stores.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03
Scrofula, a Vile
Inheritance.

Scrofula is the most obstinate Of blood
troubles, and is often the result of an
inherited faint in the blood. s. s. 8.
is the only remedy which goes deep
enough to reach Scrofula; it forces out
every trace of the disease, and cures
the worst cases.
With scro,u ~ Nc ~ $500 :. a.v t.aney
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

The old-fash-
ion e d watch
man who
prowled about
the streets. of
medieval Lon
don, with a Ian
tern in b i 8
b and to pro-
claim his COM
ing, and who
announced
his pas age
roug b the
streets by
shouting ALPS
we'll, " was a
very inefficient
protector when
compared with
the netropoli-
tan police of
New York City,
commonly
known as the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03
Blood

reaches all deep-seated cases which
other remedies have no effect upon. It
is the only blood remedy guaranteed
purely vegetable, and contains no pot
ash, mercury, or other mineral.
BOOKS mailed free to any address by
Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

Modern needles are said to have come
into use in 1545.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

impossible to dress him
for three years. HIS
head and body were q
mass of sores, and his
eyesight also became
affected. No treatment
was spare d that we
thought would relieve
him, but he grew worse
until his condition was
indeed pitiable. l had
almost despaired Of his
ever being cured, when
by the advice of . friend
we gave him s. S. s.
(Swift's Specific). A de-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

clded Improvement was the result, and after
Of his former dreadful condition would have
recognized him, All the sores on his body
have healed, his skin is perfectly clear and
smooth, and he has been restored to perfect
health. MRS. 8. S. MABRY,
$50 Elm St., Macon, Ga.
For real blood troubles it is waste
of time to expect cure from the doc
tors. Blood diseases are beyond their
skill. Swift's Specific,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03
HER THREE BIG NAVAL STATIONS.
Extent of the Pennsuar Defenses Is Not Appreciated in the
United States Some of the Tempting Points for
Attack by Hostile Fleet
COPYRIGHT. ,aos \

~ HOULD WE carry the war into The
- Spain? England has always the c
done so in her struggles with ing
- the SDnniard. more
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-03

Spain's largest docks are at Carta-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

We are in receipt of Il copy The
Advance, published at COTS, Kansas,
where Key. Alexander G. Bennett
formerly Of this place. is now sta
toned. 1t contains u sya"Dsis OF II
sermon preached by him ON the war
question. 1t says il was II very in
terestinG and stirring discourse and
that the large audience included the
recently organized military company
of that place, Mr.. Bennett closed as
follows: 3" In answer to Cuban's pitt
rul plea America undertakes the first
great war of mercy IN the history of
the world. The Turk Of the Western
Hemisphere il challenged in the name
Of God. Spain's l0th century victim
has cried across the sea to us.
Thank God, He has given lis grace to
reply. We fear not the allied forces
on the whole world, for we are with
our God ON the side of right. We
level our gums at Havana, Manila
and Madrid not Tor vengeance sake,
nor with selfish motive; we seek only
that Cuba and this western world
shall he free from the CALLING yoke of
dcspotic governments, In this worthy
cause We shall use all necessary
force, though force means war and
war means blood. Aud American
forco will triumph The victory of
right is certain,
\ mistake was made in the report
last week of "Ihe Harvest of the Pen
nics. Miss Lizzie May received
~. 10 from, the sale of II rug, which
she procured hy her penny
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

Council of the city of Mineral Point,
duly assembled at a regular meeting
do hereby authorize the mayor and
clerk Of said city to negotiate loan
with Il. y. Hutchison of said city, or
some other suitable person, for the
sum of Five thousand Dollars to the
city OF Mineral Point, said loan to be
payable within - years in equal
installmcnts Of One Thousand Dol
lars each, with interest thereon from
the date Of making the loan at the
rate Of five per cent. per annum pay
able annually, the first installment
to become due in the year 1908, and
and the last instaIlmcnt to become
due in the gear 1912.
Resolved further, that tho mayor
and clerk Of this city be, and they
are hereby fully authorized and en-
powered in the name of the city OF
Mineral Point, to cause bonds OF sad
city to be issued and delivered tothe
said T.. Y. Hutchinson, or such other
suitable person from whom such
loan may be procured, and to do and
perform all necessary things to be
done by the city of Mineral Point in
the matter of securing said loan.
Dated this Bird day of May a. ID. 1898
CHARLES GILLMANN, Mayor
f. p. BENNETT, City Clerk.
1t was unanimously decided that the
council take tour Of inspection Of
the streets, etc, and Friday, May 6,
was the day named for said inspec
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

| would not he without Chamber
luins Cough Remedy for its weight in
gold Writes ID. j, Jones, of llol-
land, Va. My wife WAS troubled
with II cough for nearly two years,
| tried various patent remedies
besides numerous prescriptions from
physicians all of which did no good
was ut last persuaded to try u boul,
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
which promptly relieved the cough
The second bottle effected u complete
cure, The ~ and 10 cent bottles ar,
Cor sale ut NiVian's Pharmacy. ~
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-05-12

1t has doubtless been forgotten by
many that Cen. a. Greedy, who has
written graphic article ON 1.-THE
Polar Bear for The Youths Com
panion of the week OF May 10Th, owes
his rescue from starvation in the
Artic to Com, w. $. Schlry now COM
handing tho United States Flying
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