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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
OHIO REPUBLICANS.
"National Administration" Men Ape
pnrentIy In Full Control of
the State CenNention,

Columbus, o., June 22.-The repub-
lican state convention Tuesday was al
most free from the factional fighting
OF former years. After the senatorial
contest of last winter the factions be-
came known as 'the national admins
tration men" and sthe state admins
tration men," The former had the del=
egates Tuesday from II of the congress
sfonal districts, and the other four dis
tricts We're in dispute, owing to county
contests. The national administration
republicans We're so strong that the OPP
position to them was not felt anywhere.
OF the four districts in which there
were contests, that of the Twenty
first district, in which the delegation
of Mayor Mckissop, OF Cleveland, fig
ured, was the only one of any proper
tions, and it was regarded by some as
the Inauguration of a third term move
ment for Mayor McKisson. The Nc
Kisson contestants kept the committee
on credentials ia session all night, and
all the eases We're decided against the
already very small minority.
The new state committee did not or
ganize, awaiting the report on Gre
dentials, but it is understood that HUI
ling will be chairman of the central
committee and Harry NJ. Daugherty of
the executive committee, both close
friends of Senator Hanna. The tenn
porary organization was made perma-
nent and the national administration
had everything its own way during the
day and night. There were differences
of opinion in the committee on resolu-
tons as to the declarations on the state
administration and the boiling repub-
lcans in the legislature, and those reso-
buttons may be ignored to-day.
Gov. Bushnell occupied back seat
on the platform Tuesday and many of
the strongest Hanna men object to any
resolutions regarding his administra-
ton or of the action of the boiling re-
publicans in the Legislature. There ia
| considerable favorable comment on
Congressman Growers keynote speech,
In which he said the American flag
would remain in the West Indies and
Philippines ana wherever it was slant
ed in warfare. The delegates favor the
| acquisition of all the islands thus ac-
| CURED. The convention adjourned till
nine a. m. to-day, and If the resolutions
are ready it will soon complete it's work.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
OBLIGED TO LEAVE.
China VIII Not Allow an American
supply Ship to Take on Coal
and Provisions.

New York. June 90. = A special cable
to the Evening Journal from Hong
Kong says: THE American supply
ship Zafiro, which was sent here from
Manila by Admiral Dewey to procure
provisions and other necessaries for
the fleet, and which anchored a few
miles from here in Chinese waters, has
been compelled TO leave by the Chinese
authorities.
1.-THE Chinese notified United States
Consul Wildman, at Hong Kong, to take
khe Zafro out of the jurisdiction of the
emperor at once, and refused to allow
her even the customary "a hours stay
or pound of coal or provisions.
"She has accordingly moved and is
now in British waters at Hong Kong
The Chinese order is believed to be due
TO the representations of Spain"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Probate Doines.

Will of Eli Woodward admitted to
probate.
Will of Thankful Lincoln admitted
to probate.
Emma 4, Mudica, widow of James
L. Mudica, adjudged entitled to q
distributive share of the estate, which
s. s. Culver, w, T.. Richards and Eu.
gene Irvine are appointed as referees
to set off and to report. 1t Is ordered
that 800 be made for the support OF
the minor children for the year.
Application to remove guardian in
case of Frances Hamilton dismissed.
Final report in the estate of John
Justine approved.
Final report in the estate of Frank
Guyette approved.
Final report of administrator, estate
of William Lewis approved.
Final report of administrator, estate
of Edward Comfy approved.
Final report of administrator, estate
of Chas. Hanley approved.
Executor of estate of Patrick H
Mahoney, authorized to borrow nor,
ey on mortgage and mortgage ap.
proved and loan secured thereby
from Cresco Savings bank.
Final report of executor, estate Of
9. s. Maxun approved.
Order of sale granted in the estate
of Louise Miles, appraisers of the
property, B. r. Davis, M. r. Ling,
and q. r. Thompson. Bond to be
twice the apprized value of property
Claim against the estate of Marga
ret Taft allowed and approved.
Executor authorized to borrow $780,
to pay debts due from the estate oil
Jas. L. Mudica, and to mortgage
premises described therefor.
In the matter of the estate of Moses
Booth, settlement of claim against F
j. Pontor approved, also sale o
premises to I. j. Booth.
In the estate Of G. NJ. Mcdonald
sale of premises ordered. F. w
Church, G.. A. Burgess and Charles
Keefe appointed appraisers. Bono
on sale fixed at twice appraised value
of property.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Consolidation OF Fish Dealers.

Cleveland, O., June 20. After nego-
tiations extending over a period of two
years consolidation of the most Inn
portant concerns engaged in lake fish
ing has at length been effected. Edwin
Corbin, the promoter, of Chicago,
acting in the interest of London syn.
dictate, has arranged the big deal which
will merge about so per cent. of the
fresh water fish dealers into one i'm
mense consolidation, the capitalization
OF which will include common and pre-
ferred stock and debentures, the total
running well into the millions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
EITs OF INFORMATION.

1t is believed that the president will soon
issue call for more volunteers.
Congressman Irwin P. Wanger was re-
nominated for congress in the Seventh
Pennsylvania district.
Luther Benson, the noted temperance
lecturer, died at Rushville, Ind, at two
o'clock a. m. Monday.
Detroit. Mich, Monday. He was best
known to the lakes as a shipbuilder.
The democratic convention OF the Sec
ond Arkansas congressional district re-
nominated Hon. j. s. Little for congress.
In an interview published in Madrid. Don
Carlos intlmated that when the war II
over he will instigate revolution In Spain.
The monthly statement Of the collections
of internal revenue shows that the May
collections amounted to $14.098, III, an in
crease over May last year of So, .225.
President Gates, of Amherst college, has
sent letter to the trustees from Cam
bridge, England, under date of June 8, res
signing the presidency of the institution.
The supreme lodge of the Ancient Order
of United Workmen Is holding Its twenty
sixth annual convention at Asbury Park,
N. j. The sittings will continue five days,
Thomas c. Noxon, of st. Louis, senior
member of the firm Of Noxon & Toomey.
scenic artists, is dead from nephritis. He
had been resident of st. Louis for 50
years.
The developments of diphtheria and
cerebro-spinal meningitis at Camp Mer-
rift, San Francisco. is causing considerable
alarm. There is also a number of cases
of pneumonia in the hospital.
The seventh annual convention of the
Metal Polishers. Buffers, Platers and
Brass Workers union of North America
is In session at Dayton, o., with 70 dele,
gates, representing 10000 members.
The Spanish prize steamship Panama
which was captured by the lighthouse ten.
der Mangrove Off Havana on April 25, was
sold at auction Tuesday and was pur:
chased by the government for $4,000.
The amount of subscriptions received
| Tuesday for the new bonds exceeded thai
| of any other day since the law authoriz.
| ing their issue went into effect. Among
| the number were several $1,00O000 subscrip.
| lions.
The jury in the suit of Senator John
| Raines against the New York Press com.
| pany for $4,000 for alleged defamation o,
character, failed to agree, and was dis
charged by Justice Mclean in the New
| York supreme court.
Col. Henry Flad prominent civil en-
| gineer of st. Louis, dropped dead while
| strollng through Highland park, Pitts
| burgh. Pa, with Mr.. and Mrs. Godfre!
| Stengel. whom he was visiting. Heart dis
ease is supposed to have been the direc
1 cause of death.
| Gov. Leedy has announced that the TIVE
| batteries allotted to Kansas under the sec
! from the colored population. The gov
| ernor has been urged to officer both bat
| teries with negroes. but has not yet de
| cided as to this point,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
HAS AN EYE TO BUSINESS.
Germany Is Preparing to Get Hold
Of the coasting Trade of the
United States.

g.
The Berlin correspondent of the Lon
don Times says: "In the practical spir-
it which has distinguished them for 20
years past the Germans are at present
chiefly concerned with the probable eff
feets of a war between the United States
and Spain upon German commerce and
shipping. Many German firms have sa-
gaciously curtailed business transac-
lions with Spain and Cuba in the belief
that, as one forecast eypressesi it, Amer
lea will be the iron kettle and Spain the
earthenware pot in the event of con-
fict.
The shipping interest takes the view
that even if Spain should be successful
at first on the seas solid advantage
might be reaped by German ship own
ers. AT present the American eoasting
trade is conducted under the American
flag. If the American coasting vessels
are prevented from putting to sea the
United States will be obliged to main
tain its trading by handing this over
to foreigners, and it is reported that
strenuous efforts to secure a large share
Of it are now being made by German
firms.
Transport vessels also will be re-
CURED, and the question as to what nc
tually constitutes contraband Of war is
being eagerly discussed. The view is
expressed that while modern definitions
include such commodities as victuals
and coal as contraband, Spain wonld
not venture to stop German or English
vessels with cargoes of this character.
Unless the Spanish feet can establish
an effective blockade at New York, Phil
adelphia and Baltimore, spain's claim
to seal up these ports will not be recog-
pizad ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
CRESCO MARKETS
Corrected each issue. J
Battle of Manila Fireworks.

at Clear Lake, night of June a5.
Leave Cresco at 12:42 p. M, reach
Clear Lake 7:15 p. m. Return tickets
will be good on regular trains Mon
day, June 81. Round trip only $1.oO
which includes admission to the
grounds. This will be a wonderful
display, said to rival The Last Days
Of Pompeii and Destruction of Rome.
Don't fail to witness it.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24

lied condition. Some of the army orn-
GERS allow even more time, one of them
holding that it will take quite month
to get all the stores, as well as the
troops, off the transports. The pur-
pose, however, is to get off the troops
first, leaving the stores to be taken of
later, and the siege train last of all.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Cash Prizes.

Large cash prizes and other Yalua-
BILE gifts are offered by the j. c. Aver
Co., of Lowell, Mass. for collections
OF "HeaIth Proverbs" Returns must
be in by August i, 1898. Begin your
collection at once, and write them for
further particulars.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Albion and Bristol.

Albion and Bristol.
John Dempewolf is able to ride out
as far as town.
Charley Hosford has returned and
reports crops as looking fine in
Dakota.
Pleasant Hill residence has been
given a new coat of paint.
West Cliff entertained Mrs. Hills of
the State Line Monday.
Anna Usher has returned from
Rochester without undergoing treat
ment.
Mrs. VIM. Bigalk came to town to
consult DIR. Gowdy in regard to some
chest or lung trouble.
Herb Strong had his lady friends
out for a ride Monday evening after
those bay drivers.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Strong, of Carl
mona, were the guests of the Drum
mond and Wickham families Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Michel, of
Cresco, were over our way Sunday.
The ladies decorated the church in
honor of their beloved pastor A. NJ.
Hardness who preached to them last
Sunday.
Hon. L. 8. st. John was over to
Spring Valley looking after his politi-
cal fences.
Miss Emma Williams, of Foreston,
visited her parents in Granger Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Bergner left
Monday for their home in st. Paul.
Mrs. Noehling has been having her
residence nicely painted.
Mr.. and Mrs. A g.. Serfling is enter
tanning friends from Preston.
The Dunkards, of Prairie Queen.
held their annual love feast last Sun
day,
Mrs. Dick Salmon is visiting in
Blue Earth Co., MINI.
The second wire on the Albion
Farmers Line is being put up.
Jay Kennedy is painting John
Bigalk's fine house.
Prof. Jones and DIR. Gowdy say in
Austin eggs retail at Coo per dozen,
but didn't say how they compared
with Granger beer kegs for size.
We have had no trouble to sell our
Strawberries by measure at a shilling
a quart.
| Abe Privat Jr. has returned to his
law studies in Chicago, his brother
Eddie accompanied him on his wheel
as far as Mabel,
Reinfelt young people attended di-
vine worship at Big Springs last
Sabbath.
Last Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.
Drumnond entertained Hon. L. s.
and Mrs. st. John and Mr.. and Mrs,
Q. A. Bergner, of st. Paul.
Report says Lee Serfing is soon to
be married to lady in Peterson,
Iowa, where he is employed in q
harness shop.
Prot. Jones, DR.. Gowdy, Dan
Hutchison, Jay Kennedy, John Lud-
wig and D. M. Hunt and son, took in
the Woodmen picnic at Austin.
Mrs. John o. Jones took advan-
tage of excursion rates to visit Sioux
City. She has returned to Pipe Stone.
Recent guests at Ivy Glen were
Rev. A. M. Hardness, Mrs. Rose
Brondwater and daughter Eva who
were accompanied by lady friend
from Michigan and gentleman
friend from st. Paul,
Frank Damon has been hauling
lumber for Fair Oaks improvements.
| Mrs. Will Nelson who now resides
at Wadena is dangerously i'll with
the pneumonia.
i Mrs. John Bigalk is now able to be
about the house.
Mrs. Weinkauf is somewhat better
and rode to town to see the doctor.
Asher Adams is giving his barn in
| town a coat Of paint.
Miss Nellie SIMS school closes next
week.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. John Fink was over
Prairie Queen Sunday and their son
Bert Joined the Dunkards.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
CIT from the sultan.

Berlin, June 22.-The sultan of Tur.
key, according 10 the Frankfort lei.
tuhg, has purchased 5000 square yards
of land near Jerusalem, which he will
present to Emperor William as a site
for a German monastery. ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
NIiehignn PopuIists.

! Grand Rapids, Mich, June 22.-The
middle-of-the-road populists held their
state convention here Tuesday, and
nominated full ticket, headed by Sui
Nvan Cook. of Hartford. for governor.
The platform is lengthy. and denouneea
fusion In strong terms.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
wan Meet I'm Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, June ee.--At meeting
iof the democratic state committee at
the Plankinton hotel August 81 was
chosen as the date and Milwaukee as
the place of holding the state oonven.
ton. ~s.4.- j ..ass .,sf.s,.. =
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Blew Ont HI. brain.

Burlington, Ia, June 2s.-D. j..
Thayer, well-known and prominent
OWL engineer of Charlton, Ia, blew out
his brains while insane in sleeping car
berth on the Burlington train entering
Burlington Tuesday morning.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Big Contract for Shells.

Cleveland, O., June 22.-The Falls
Rivet and Machine company, of Cuya-
hoga Falls, has received contract from
the government for 5000 shrapnel
shells, to be shipped as soon as possible.
They will probably be sent to the Pa
cific coast to be used by Gen. Merritt's
men in the Philippines.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Fire Cnuses Loss of $780, 900.

Minneapolis, Mimi, June 22.-A spe-
oial to the Tribune from Saltwater says
that the Touring mill and elevator of
Isaac Staples burned Tuesday night,
causing loss Of $3.50, 900, with s74, 900
insurance on building and contents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
worse Yet.

II cured my husband of finding fault
with the Coffee
Howl"
II let him make 1t himself one morn.
mr. Chicago Record. ~.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Live stock.

Chicago. June Fl.
HOGs-Quality fair. Market active and
feeling firm. Prices shade higher than
Monday Sales ranged at s260Q3S5 for
Pigs; sS7Oa4.0O for light: $3.S0qS.9o for
rough packing; sS.SOq4.O21a for mixed, and
$s.so44v7as for heavy packing and shipping
CATTLE-Quality fair. Feeling steady
Prices We're unchanged. Quotations ranged
at $5.O5954O for choice to extra Steers;
s47Ogo.OO for good to choice do; s44O@4. 75
for fair to good; s4.O0q45O for common to
medium do; s4.00a4.35 for butchers Steers;
Stockers: s4.c0Q4.9O for Feeders. s2.6o6f4. 25
for Cows; s3.2Oa4.70 for Refers; s27oQ4. rs
for Bulls, Oxen and Stags $s.e0S04.60 for
Texas Steers. and s4.75GSs76 for Veal Caves,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
Cor Sale.

An almost new single harness and
three leather fy-nets, in good condit-
ION. Enquire OF the undersigned. at
the Old town Of New Oregon.
Mrs. MARTIN MoEN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24

NEW Ork June II
FLoUR-steadier at the close. but not
active.
WHEAT Spot firm; No. 2 red. SEC; OPP
lions closed 1ss@2Ac net higher; No 2
red July, 774S0c; closed Soc
CORN-Spot steady; No. q Csc; OPP
lions closed steady at Monday nights
prices; July, 36ss@364c; closed 3sAc
OATs-Spot steady; No. 2, 2sa4c; No. 2
white. SIC; options closed unchanged; July
closed 29c.
BUTTER-steady Western creamery.
lSla@l7c; Elgins, Tic; factory, nQ12Ac.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
THE MARKETS.
Grain. prov.sion.. Etc,

q
FLOUR-Dull and neglected.
WHEAT-Unsettled and higher. July,
711s974&c; September. 66A 969c; December,
671aQ691ac.
CoRN-weak Cash and July, a2A@
a2Bc; September, s2B@33ssc; December.
8sss G38tsc; May, 351Rc.
oATS-B'airlY active and steady, No.
cash. 24Ac; july. asA9s4.4c; September.
2O&q2lAc.
RYE-Quiet, steady, offerings small No.
2 cash. Ale; No. 8. Ssc, and No. 4. 87Q3Sc;
July, Ale; September. 40c
BARLEY-There Is demand to take all
coming in. Low grades. 3lq82c; fair to
good, 32@s5c.
PORK. LARD AND RIBs-Easier. Sep
TENDER pork opened at 5000. sold off to
IS. S212. back to S9.9OQ9.921a. September lard
started at s5.92Is, sold down to $5.s71ag5. 80.
then at $3.50. September ribs opened at
$562h and sold off TO IS. 55Q5571s
NEW POTATOES = Ruling steady.
Choice Arkansas Triumphs sold at 81. 90 per
bbl.; fair to choice Mississippi Triumphs.
$2.0OQ2.15: small TO fine Rose, $l.75@225.
EGGS-Firm. Sales, losses off, cases re-
turned. We're made at 10hc, and city re-
candled. new white wood cases included,
at n@11hc.
BUTTER Steady. Demand good.
Creameries, l4@16c; dairies. 111a@1S1ac
LIVE POULTRY-Quiet and unchanged.
Turkeys, 5q7c; Chickens, 41s@7c; Ducks,
case per pound; Geese, s3.GcQ400 per dozen.
WHISKY-Steady. High proof spirits,
S1.221a.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24
sim Continue to Fire.

Key West, Fla, June pa vessel
which arrived here Tuesday morning
from the blockading feet off Havana re-
ports that there have been no incidents
worth noting excepting occasional
shooting from MORO castle and the land
batteries.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24

The landing itself may take consider
ably longer than was anticipated, and
officials believe that at least three days
more will be required before the troops
m pn lhors and IN any s2rt Of Srsxa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-24

New York, June 22.-In response to
cabled inquiry Mr.. Ramsden, the Brit
Ash consul at Santiago, sent the follow
ing dispatch to the World: Nothing
happened to Hobson or others during
bom hard ment
The times., 1898-11-14

with HIS adherents and having him on the
verge of Selling the throne of Spain sew
eral times. The revolutionists also fur
nished food for his fertile Imagination.
When other news was slack he would.
grind out a story about the distribution of
incendiary tracts, mass meetings in Bar
celona and other cities, rioting and blood
shed in the streets and invariably one
or more arrests. frequently accompanied
by an execution.
From Madrid to Manila.
After working Spain for few days he
would switch his enterprise to the Philip
pines and fabricate a dream about
Aguinaldo's attempts to defeat American
ends in that place. Capt. Gen. Macias, in
Porto Rico. was another source of income,
and among his notable stories was one of
an alleged revolution in Porto Rico, the
natives openly declaring their sympathy
for Americans and engaging in pitched
battles with the troops under Gen. Ma
cias. This was before Porto Rico had
been invaded and when there was not
vestige of native Righteousness against
Spanish rule.
Occasionally he would get hold of some
piece of genuine news, his acquaintance
with Spanish enabling him to get tips
from the newspapers printed on this con-
tinent in the Spanish tongue. These he
secured from various legations in Wash
ington. or from the representatives of the
Cuban junta here. These stories came
just often enough TO break the monotony
of his fakes, and occasionally he turned
up something of value.
The times., 1898-11-14
SAVED THE WRONG MAN.
Hard Luck story of Life Insurance
Agent.
(From the Detroit Free Press }

From the Detroit Free Press.)
"I always take pride in the business"
said the Jealous life insurance agent.
.'and never fail to take a step that will
rebound to the interests of my company
l think the company appreciates my eff
forts In its behalf, as a steady increase
in salary has been my fortune ever since
l began working for it. But 1 once had
an experience that somewhat dampened
my ardor and showed me that there is
limit in looking out for your company's
interest. / insured man for $500. He
was a splendid risk, sound as a dollar
and bid fair to die of old age. l felt
sure that the company would win out
on the risk, so l was feeling pretty good.
One day soon afterward i was going
down the river on a boat to get a breath
of fresh air. Looking the passengers
over, / noticed that the party 1 had in
sured was on board, sitting on the rail-
ing in very careless position. 1t made
me nervous to sit there and watch that
fellow taking so many chances. i don't
know why it is, but as soon as a man
gets his life insured he seems to think
that he can firt with death like a yellow
fever immune
"At last the expected happened. He
lost mis- balance and fell overheard I
rushed to the railing and saw at once
that the fellow could not swim. / am a
pretty good swimmer myself and the par
ty in the water represented 5000. |
couldn't afford to see the company lose
that money right before my very eyes,
so / plunged in after him. I had a deuce
of time with him before help
arrived and at one time l thought
it was up with both of us. But
help arrived at last and we were pulled
out. Then / found that l was not yet
out of the woods. The party was un-
conscious and it was a question whether
he would live or die. l got him ashore
and hired every doctor 1 could get to
work over him, regardless of expense.
''They succeeded in bringing him
around at last and I was in the act OF
sending a glowing account to my COM
pany, together with pretty stiff bill
when l made the discovery that he
wasn't the fellow I had insured, only
a man that looked like him. Worse than
that, he was insured for $4,000 in rival
company"