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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
ehlldren and their honoe.a powe ul.h an..

children and their homes2 Dove wish sps.
cfal treaties of commerce. and leave the
door open for that? Do we wish to relieve
some American investors who have bought
Spanish bonds and who wish to trade them
for the bonds of the republic? Do we,
worse still. wish to leave the door open to
compel those brave men and women to
accept some terms of autonomy or to pay
blood money to the Spaniard or the Shy
locks of our own land?
May be forgiven-if express the hope
that the heart of the executive may be
touched in their behalf! May we not hope
that their last ling ering look of life be not
with suspicion and hatred upon your flag
and mine; that 1t may not rest upon the
hated color Of the yellow flag of Spain. but
that In their rapt and parting moments they
may be soothed and sustained by the sight
of their own flag-the flag with single star
the flag of the republic of Cuba2"
Senator Butler Speaks.
Senator Butler spoke for the Opposition"
on the floor of the senate, maintaining that
It had thus FAR upheld the hands of the
In the present crisis. and
would continue to do so for definite and
vigorous policy. He regretted that the
president had not presented such policy
to congress, and held that Intervention.
without the recognition of Independence,
would simply mean the crushing of the
Cuban patriots.
Consideration of the sundry civil bill was
resumed, but no progress was made.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
SAYS IT MEANS WAR
Message Interpreted from an Adj
ministration Standpoint.
IT DECLARES FOR INDEPENDENCE.
Senator Mason Again Raises His
Voice I'm Advocacy Of Prompt
and Active Intervention
on behalf of Cuba.

Washington April 1s.-Gen. Grosvenor
(O0. now generally regarded as the spokes-
man of the president on the floor of the
house. late Tuesday afternoon, In reply
to an attack upon the policy of the admin
istration. Interpreted the recommends
tons In the presidents message to mean
request for authority to use the army and
navy OF the United States to establish on
the island of Cuba government independ-
snt OF Spain. 1t was regarded as an ex-
oeedingly important and significant an
nounoement
In the brief debate the opening guns Of
me contest that begins to-day were fired.
5roaosdes were exchanged and then the
mouse adjourned. Mr.. Lentz, an Ohio dem
ocrat. who drew the fire of Gen Grosyenor
last Thursday, returned the assault again
tuesday. attacking what he termed the
Vacillating policy of the president the
midnight conferences" at the white house
with Senator Ellins and John j. McCook,
ana asserting that the presidents recon-
mendations really meant that the United
States should coerce the Cuban Insurgents
into an acceptance of Spain's scheme Of
autonomy. Mr.. Hepburn (rep., Ia.) made
spirited and indignant reply, denounctna
the intimatd on of such policy as little
short Of scoundrelism. Then came Gen
Grosvenor's important announcement, up
on which Mr.. Bailey, the democratic lead
", countered, taking the position that IL
the president had meant to declare for the
independence of Cuba he would have said
50 In specific words The message was
clear and lucid, he said, except as to the
recommendations, and 1t had required all
the ingenuity of Gen. Grosvenor to tor
ture such an Interpretation from them
In conclusion, he declared that the presi-
dent who would coerce the Cuban natriots
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
Obituary.

Obituary.
Mrs. Catharine Hart, wife OF Russell
Hart of Saratoga, died Friday, March 25,
aged 80 years.
Mrs. Hart was born in Ireland, coming
to this country about 60 years ago, and
was married to Russell Hart at Roxbury,
Mass, in 1851. From there they moved
to southern Wisconsin and later to Iowa.
She leaves husband and three chill.
dren-Mrs. Howard Of Cresco and George
and Albert Of Saratoga.
Mrs. Hart has been great sufferer for
eleven years, unable to do anything, and
for the last eight months has been con.
fined to her bed. Through all her sick
ness che had great patience and bore
her trouble without complaint.
About three years ago she sought the
Lord, calling on the Lord to forgive her
past sins and took up her cross at the
family altar and was baptized by Rev.
Damon. She walked in what light she
had and died trusting in the Lord.
Rev. Damon preached her funeral SER
mon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
THE SPANISH VIEW.
Are Pleased with Tone
of Message.

Madrid, April 13.-Senor Sagasta, the
premier, on leaving the palace after his
daily visit to the queen regent, in
formed the newspaper representatives
that the government was waiting for
the full text of President Mckinley's
message before acting on its contents.
He said also that he considered the
message, so far as it was known to him,
not hostile in tone toward Spain, and
that he would continue DESTROYS of
peace, for obtaining which the arnis-
tice in Cuba afforded the means.
While the message of the president IL
much criticised by the general public
and by a portion of the press as provo.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
THE MARKETS.
Grain, proxi.ion., Etc.

Chicago. April II.
WHEAT-EaAer. July sold from $3.50
early to S4Ec and off to S4Ac. May ranged
ct t,oe41.o7; September sold at 76sQ77Ao.
of to no.
coRN-wsaksr. May corn opened at
$780, sold at 2sst gqeRc. off to 2sssc. but later
held steady Ct 2s.ao; July sold from aos
@slo early, of to so1a0so4sc. back to soH9
8ONc.
oATs-steady. May oats sold early at
a54b626Ac eased off to 25tc. but later held
at 25tc; July ranged from 2s@2shc off to
22No
PORK, LARD AND RIBs-Quiet but
firm. July pork held at $3.50; July lard
ranged at s52sH@5.26; July ribs sold from
S525 up to $5.25d5. TN
TATOES-Steady. Fancy Burbanks
sold at 5s961c; good to fancy Rose. 54@5so;
mixed red. 43q4sc.
EGdS-steady. Fresh eggs cases re-
turned were sold at sx9sc
BUTTER-Quiet. Creameries. 10000;
Diaries, 1f@1sc
LIVE POULTRY Barely steady. Tur.
keys, 7Ql0c; Chickens s1s@l1c: Ducks, 50
$40 per pound; Geese. ss0oa4.0o per dozen.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15

cative, it is known that tho mem.
bers of the government and Gen. Wood
ford do not consider 1T so, but are con-
fident of permanent peace.
Madrid, April 10. =, Complete tran
guilty prevails at the Spanish capital.
There were patriotic demonstrations
Monday evening at Barcelona and
Valencia, accompanied by shouts OF
Long Live spain," Long Live the
Army" Long Live Cuba" etc., but
there were no disturbances.
Commenting on the message the LIB
eral says:
Although the dispatches are extensive,
they do not suffice for the formation Of
definite conclusions. The nlYtransiatioii
OF word or a phrase would produce q
complete Observation-Disclosures, and abeoiut4
dependence upon the accuracy Of the hrst
Transmission In 30 serious On affair would
be a grave indsoretion. NsvsrthslsS5, II
may be said that in general sense It affirm !
and declares In the name Of the aatiod
the right OF interference in Cube Wheth,
er q definite or indefinite period IL meant,
and whether It Is simple inttmation or 4
fixed decision regarding coming events,
the principle. prior to protesting Violently
against the action.
No free people oan hesitate to reject by
all the means In Its power g doctrine an
nulling its personality and reducing It to
ignominious tutelage Conserving TO sub-
nit to II would be equivalent TO spadn's
resignation Of her place among European
nations. America clearly indicates her I'M
tentton, hitherto yelled with hypocritical
antiquities. America considers Spain IA.
capable Of maintaining her sovereignty In
Cuba. We have put up With everythinsl
but unless we ignore our history and ooh-
slider the peninsula on level with Para
quay, Isolated from the world, We can
not and will not submit to this."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
The American Navy, Cuba and
Hawaii.

A portfolio, in ten parts, sixteen
views in each part, of the finest half
tone pictures of the American Navy,
Cuba and Hawaii has just been issued
by Chicago publishing house.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
Railway has made arrangements for
a special edition for the benefit Of it's
patrons and specimen copy can be
seen at the ticket office in the depot.
Single parts may be had at ten cents
each, the full set, one hundred and
sixty pictures, costs but one dollar.
Subscriptions for the set may be left
with the agent. In view of the pres
emit excitement regarding Cuba these
pictures are very timely. Call at the
ticket office and see them. e1ta
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
Lumbsrmen strike.

Chippewa Falls, Wis, April 1s.-The
400 mill employees Of the Chippewa
Lumber & Boom company, of this city,
are out on strike for ten-hour day
instead of IL, as has been the rulS.
Mass meetings were held in various
halls and the men are determined not to
return to work until their demands are
granted. The company, OF which B.
Weyerhauser is president, says It Will
shut the mill down rather than give In.
This mill Is the largest In the world and
1t will be great injury to Chippewa
Falls If 1t shuts down. There il much
excitement here, but as yet the men are
peaceable
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
General Fitxhugh Lee arrived hsfg q
II O'Clock Tuesday morning. In q speoial

General EYtxhugh Lee arrived hers %
II o'clock Tuesday morning. In special
train over the Atlantic coast line. The
train remained at the depot about ten
minutes. There were at least 10000
people present, including the governor
and staff and the Richmond Light In
fantry Blues. The governor welcomed
the consul general, who made a brief
speech. He said the time for talk was
over and that the time for action had
come.
The howitzers fired salute on the
arrival Of the train. The widest en-
thusiasm prevailed.
Lee Arouses Enthusinsm.
Gen. Lee, in his speech to the crowd,
to whom he was introduced by Gov,
Tyler, said:
II cannot talk to you now-in fact
this il not the time to talk, but the
time for action. (Cheers.) What are
you yelling about? Do you want to
Aght?" A protracted outburst fol-
lowed, signifying willingness from the
wildly gesticulating crowd. The gem
erals wife, son and daughter accom-
pany him to Washington.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
Live Stock.

Chicago, April II.
CATTLE-Dull. Prime Beeves, Is 3096. 80,
good medium shipping and export steers,
M.e0@4.sO; common and rough, Sas0d54. 10i
Bulls. poor to extra. $27b1S So; fair to
oho!oe Feeders, st,ao6470: plain stookers.
ss7o@4 Is: good to choice Heifsrs. 50. eo@4. 10;
Calves. fair to ohoice. $4,000. 10; fed Texas
Steers, $S76G4.7o.
HoGs-Firm. Choice to fancy strong.
weight shipping. %. s71teb4. o6: plain to choice
heavy packing. aS.so0ss5; fair to choioS
heavy mixed. SsS2k@400; common to
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
Big Iron Combine.

Cleveland, o., April 1s.-Ths initial
steps toward the formation OF one Of
the biggest combines in the history Of
the Iron business were taken at q
meeting held here Tuesday. Practical
lyal the manufacturers of foundry iron
between the Allegheny and Rocky
mountains were represented.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
CRESCO MARKETS
Corrected each issue. J
GRAIN
For Rent.

A house and barn with three acres
OF cultivated land and five acres of
pasture land in New Oregon village.
Apply to A. J. Mintey near the prem
ises.-C. S. Bly,.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
Colored Troop. Go south.

st. Paul. Mimi, April l3.-The Twen-
ty-ffth infantry, U. S. A., passed
through St. Paul Tuesday en- route to
Chattanooga. The enlisted men are
all colored and are the pick out Of some
100000 adult colored men in the coun-
try. They are a fne-looking army,
nearly all young men. The regimental
and commissioned company officers are
all white, most of whom saw service in
the civil war.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15
Death of Cardinal Taschereau.

Quebec, Can, April 10. = Cardinal
Taschereau died at 6.l5 o'clock Tues
day night
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-04-15

Pardee Henry witness comr court
Potter EE
Pickett G B twp trustee and Juror
JUSTICE
Precious E R vet services pr
flatt D goods poor farm and sherin
Perry H L assessing Howard cen.
ter twp GO 4o
Quimby G N witness comr court
R1Chafkla w L AZ AZ %
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09
Cuba's Tutelar Divinity.

General Lee is the especial
tutelar divinity of the Gu
bans, says a correspondent
of the New York Times. They
have an idea that the gallant
Southerner is responsible for
the part the United States is
now taking IN the war. and
that the deliverance of Cuba
will be his work. When he
reached the hotel last night
the Cuban refugees. senOres,
senoras and senOrltds cluster
ed around him. They mo
nopolized him. No Alneri
can could get near him for
some time. Gomez Or Garcle
could not have been given a
warmer or a more noisy vel
come. There was a chatter
and rattle Of Cubano (it can
not be called Spanish, for the
Cubans jabber too fast to
speak the Castilian), which
quite started everybody. Gen.
Lees Spanish torsook him,
and he replied as best nc
could in English.
A fair Cuban rushed up to
him holding an open book or
portfolio. in which was an
aIlegOrlcal sketch of the Unit
ed States and Cuba-an Amer
lean soldier protecting "A Gu
han woman. AS soon as she
got the Generals eve she
poured forth a golden shower
of Spanish. Gen. Lee looked
at the picture, but could not
f n d appropriate Spanish
words to express his opinion.
He began with "Esta muv,' ,.
but could get no further, and
concluded most lamely in
English: "Pretty-very pret
ty." The senorita replied
with another golden shower
of words, and gave place tc
another fair Cuban of golden
and exhaustless speech.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09
Found the Ends.

An Irishlnan who was out
Of work went on board a ves-
sci that was in the harbol
and asked the captain if he
could find him work on the
ship. "Well," said the cap
tain, at the same time hand
ing the Irishman a piece OF
rope. eff you can find three
ends to that rope you shall
have some work." The Irish
man got hold of one end OF
the rope, and, showing it to
the captain, said, "That's
one end, your honor" Then
he took hold of the other end
and, showing it to the cap
tain as before said, "And
that's two ends, your hon
Or" Then, taking hold OF
both ends of the rope, he
threw it overheard, saying,
"And, faith, there's another
end to it, your honor" He
" as engaged. .-Pearson's
Weekly.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09

During the summer OF 81,
Mr.. Chas. u. johnson, n we'll
known attorney 0fLouisville
KY, had a very severe at
tack of summer complaint.
Quite a number OF different
remedies were tried. but fail
ed to afford any relief. A
friend who knew what was
needed procured him a bottle
of Chamberlain's collie, chol-
era and diarrhoea remedy,
which quickly cured him and
he thinks. saved his life. He
says that there has not been
a day since that time that he
has not had this remedy in
his household. He speaks oi
it in the highest praise a n d
takes much pleasure in rec.
ommending it whenever an
opportunity IS offered. Fol
sale by M. B. Blackburn.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09

doing business therein; upon
every lover OF decency ano
good government and oppo-
nents OF the present prevail
inc conditions, to unite with
us in our contest with the Re-
publican party-the great en-
emy of our principles, and
aid US in redeeming the ma
tiOn from the clutches Of
greed and injustice, and the
State from the scandal, and
incompetence which now af-
fict it.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09
Good.by, eetheart."

This is from the Indianap-
oils Journal: The Second
Regiment of Missouri Volun-
teers, in command of Colonel
Chaffee, passed through In
dianapolis yesterday morn.
ing on its way to Chickamau
ga. As the train pulled slow
ly out the girls began the tao
tics of shaking hands with
each soldier leaning out OF a
car window as he passed.
The evolution met with it's
usual success to the girls in
all instances save one. A
girl about II years old, de
scribed, ofcourse, as very pref
ty by those who saw theinci.
dent. was shaking hands with
all the soldiers on her side
of the train and as the last car
rolled bs she raised her hand
to the man in the last win
dow. He took it and hearth
ly pressed it and as she with
drew he slipped off two rings
which she wore. When she
"a me to from her disconcer-
tion and called to him to
give back her rings the train
had gathered speed and was
fast leaving her behind. The
soldier, holding the rings
high in the air, cried with an
exultant laugh: "Good-bye,
sweetheart; take care olyour
SELF" mocking the expression
that the soldiers fair admir-
ers are went use. The girl
quickly left the station when
she saw that her rings were
gone irretrievably, and her
name could not be secured.
One Of the rings was SET with
diamonds and worth proba-
bly, $35, and the other was a
plain gold band. 1t cannot
he stated whether or not
either OF the rings signi6ed
an engagement.
1t was suggested t h a
though it was a "good-hu.
mored" theft, the girl would
probably bs inclined to cheer
for Spain until she is consol'
ed for the loss of her jewelry
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09
disnatch from Oshkosh. Wis,

A dispatch from Oshkosh, Wis
says the first applicant for apen.
sion IN the Spanish war is Mrs,
Hoax, widow of a private, who
was mustered in on Friday last,
He was taken sick on SATURDAY.
and died on Sunday of stomach
trouble. The pension is claimed
under the act of 1862 as a child
less widow. Twelve dollars
month is the allowance if grant
ed.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09
Army one Navy Worms.

just now when the papers are
filed with terms which peaceful
laymen know nothing about it is
well to be informed concerning
their meanings. The following
glossary used in the army and
navy will be Of interest. First is
the relative rank OF offcersin the
two branches:
1. General, or Commander in
Chief.
2. Lieutenant general.
3. Major general.
4. Brigadier general.
5. Colonel.
6. Lieutenant colonel.
7. Major.
8. Captain.
8. First lieutenant.
10. Second lieutenant.
NAVY.
]. admiral.
2. Vice admiral.
3. Rear admiral.
4. Commodore.
5 Captain.
6. Commander.
7. Lieutenant commander.
8. Lieutenant.
8. Master.
10. Ensign.
DIVISIONS OF THE ARMY.
Squad-a subdivision of a com
pany, commanded by sergeant
or corporal.
PlaUoon-Half a company, com
manded by a lieutenant.
Compan>-Not more than 100
men, commanded by a captain.
Battalion-F our companies,
commanded by a colonel.
Regiment-T hree battalions,
commanded by a colonel.
Brigade-Two or more regi-
ments. commanded by a briga-
dier general:
DlvisiOn-Two or more brig.
AIDES, commanded by a major gen
eral.
Corps-Two or more divisions
commanded by lieutenat general
DIVISIONS OF THE NAVY.
Squadron-A detatchmentof a
fleet employed on any particular
service.
Flotilla-A feet OF small yes.
sells, under one commander.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09
Widespread Want in Spain.

London, May 30.-The Mad
rid correspondent OF the Dali
ly Telegram says:
"Wilespread distress is re-
ported in various parts OF
the interior, more especially
in the province of Catalonia,
where food prices have risen
considerably, while a number
of working people have been
thrown out of employment.
This week several factories a
Mauresa, nothest of BARGE
Iona, will have to be closed,
as a result Of which hundreds
of families will be plunged in
to misery.
"The local government is
endeavoIing to Il leviaue
want 10y opening soup kitch-
ems. According to a dis,
patch from Murceria, capital
of the province OF that name,
ri o t 8 occurred yesterday
(Sunday) in this city ofMula
owing to the scarcity offood,
especially bread. Details OF
the outbreak have not yet
been received, but it is known
that the local authorities
and a number OF wealthy in
dividuals have arranged to
have cheap bread baked for
the poor.
"The views of Il consider
able number of Spaniards re
specting the conduct Of the
war are expressed today by
Ell Nacional as follows:
"Without plan, without
purpose, without earnestaess
we are frittering away the
one advantage which the en-
emy's lack of military educa
tioD gave us We neither
boldly take the offensive Eor
confine ourselves strictly I'd
defensive. Admiral Cervera
displays a system ofstrategy
which warrants t he belle
that we are making ready
for a protracted war, so III
to tire out the enemy; but
Captain Aunon, minister O
marine, with his usual bree;
iness, declares that he car
not prolong the conflict"
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09

A man never sees all that
his mother has been to him
till it's too late to let her
know that he sees it.-W. ID.
Howells.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09
JOHN ". DYER,
BLACKSMITH and WHEELRIGHT
(ST. JUDE, N. C.)

Imake a speciality of repairing
wagons, hacks, buggies, etc.
S% Wagons made to order on
short notice: Nothing but he
best material used and satisiac.
ton guaranteed. A trial il all |
ask.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1898-06-09

eACTd IuCOHIPetelICy
and corruption of the present
State administra-
ton.
We denounce a IL enact
ments of the last two legisla-
lures by which cities and
towns in the State have been
turned over to negro dom
nation, and we pledge our
selves to enact such laws as
will give security and protec-
tion to the property and peo
pie of every town and CON-
in the State.
We denounce the placing of
on committees to
supervise white schools and
we pledge ourselves, ifrestor.
ed to power. to enact such
legislation as will make this
We denounce alllegislation
enacted by the legislatures of
1895 and '97 for carrying
out the base and partisan de
signs Of the Republican party.
We denounce the placing OF
ignorant, irresponsible and
corrupt men in office.
We oppose the removal by
corporations of suits or cas-
es from our State to the fed
eral courts, and favor legis-
lation to prevent it.
We favor fair and just elec.
tiOn laws.
We favor a government OF
the people, by the people and
for the people-economy in
expenditure. the abolition OF
unnecessary Offices, decency
in administration. constant
improvement of our educa-
tional system, charity to the
unfortunate, and rule BY the
white men OF the State.
We favor the extension ui
the powers of the railroad
commission, and closer scru-
tiny into their affairs in or
der to ascertain, establish
and maintain such rates as
shall be fair and just to the
people and to the transpor-
tat;On and transmission cor.
poratiOns.
We condemn free passes.
We favor the election oI
United States Senators and
railroad commissioners by
the people.
We favor the enactment o|
such legislation as will en-.
courage capital to make in
vestments within our State
and guarantee that the same
shall he Justly protected.
We call attention to tht
wise. economical, honest anC
honorable administration o
the affairs of our Statefor q
years prior to the present RI
publican administration, an(
promise the people a return
OF wise, honest, economical
and honorable administra
tiGn under Democratic sue
cess. We call upon every be
lever in honor, honesty ant
economy. upon every advo
cate of white supremacy, up
on every advocate of equa
and just taxation, upon ev
ely advocate of the incom
tax and opponent of plunde
ing tariff taxation, upon ev
cry advocate OF the restora
tion of silver, and opponen
of the single gold standar'
and the present issue of bond
| A. Do,L