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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04

A genuine bimetallist will not stun
BILE at the ratio Sixteen to one is the
present legal ratio and in my opinion
the logical ratio, all things consider
ed However, l am a4bimetallist first
and ratio-ist afterwards and it any
other ratio should commend itself to
my judgment as promising on the
whole better results, should adopt
and advocate it. There is however
now but one party in which bimetal-
lists of different schools can find q
home. The democratic party is the
sole refuge of bimetallists, no matter
what may be their opinions of ratio.
II. 7. Biaise, democratic candidate
for congress.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
CONVICTION REVERSED.
a. Black Hawk County Bankers
Claims Are Sustained by the
State Supreme Court.

The supreme court has reversed the
conviction of William Fields, alleged
fraudulent banker of Black Hawk
county, on an indictment charging
him with receiving $500 deposit from
Ben Hesser, as clerk for Ed Wilson,
after Fields knew his First national
bank of Cedar Falls was insolvent.
Judge Robinson wrote the opinion, re-
versing the judgment of the jury In
Judge A. S. Blair's court.
The alleged crime was committed
on May Is, 1898, and the cases grow
ing out of the failure have become
noted in Iowa. The trial was in Blu
chanan county on change of venue.
The indictment was returned in Sep
TENDER, 1895. A former indictment
for the same offense was returned in
September, 1893; the case was taken to
Buchanan county and demurrer to 1t
was sustained. On appeal the lower
court was reversed in sustaining the
demurrer. On this appeal the defend
ant claimed the first as final adju-
dication of the case against him. This
the supreme court sustains.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
All Around the State.
MARRIED HER THRICE.
A Colfax Couple Reveal the Most Rec
markable Domestic Romance
Ever known La iowa.

John K. Ware and Esther Gould, Of
Colfax, were married in Des Moines, for
the third time. Justice OF the Peace E.
B. Blyler performed the ceremony. The
couple was attended by the two chill
dren of the union, aged about two and
four years. After the ceremony the
pair returned to their home In Colfax,
where the groom is plasterer and
brick layer by occupation. The groom
told Justice Blyler the most remark
able tale of domestic relations ever re-
lated in fact or fiction.
He said that he and his wife were mar
ried in 1890, first. Soon afterward he drifted
! to Fairfield Here he boarded with fam
lily In whose employ was a woman Of whom
| he became enamoured. Matters progressed
to that interesting stage which behooved
| Ware to look a little out for his liberty.
| This is all his story, 1t should be remem-
| bered. When the woman In Fairfield be-
| came insistent that he marry her he says
| that he journeyed up to Colfax and told his
| wife the whole story. He couldn't marry
the young Fairfield woman without COM
| uniting bigamy; he told the justice that on
| the other hand the doors of the peniten-
| tiary stared him N the face for fraud or
| damages, at least, for breach Of promise,
| He app called to his wife for help.
This wife came to his rescue. She ap-
| piled for divorce. She went to the court
house Of Jasper county and pushed it. She
| got it in hurry. Her husband was saved
| He proceeded to Fairfield and married his
| dulcina there. This was in 1892
A little while afterward Ware says that
| he got divorce from this wife. That Is
to say he went to lawyer who told him
what to do to induce the second wife tc
| get divorce from him. He did the things
Then the woman applied for divorce
Ware supposed she had got 1t. At any rate
he hurried back to Colfax and again mar
ried his first WIFE
What was his CONSERVATION shortly
afterward to discover that the Fairfield
wife had failed to get her divorce. He
Immediately repaired to Fairfield to do Il
himself since the penitentiary on charges
of bigamy and adultery stared him in thu
face He got the divorce or got the wife
to complete her proceedings at least
Whereupon he returned to Coltex, gath
cred his wife and two children together
came to Des Moines and married her fol
| the third TINA
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
CROPS ARE GOOD.
John r.. Sage, Director OF the Wealth
er and Crop Service, Says the
OutloOk Is Very Bright.

John R. Sage, director Of the lows
weather and crop service, speaking OF
the general situation in the state says:
81 have been resident of Iowa for 30
years and never has there been so bright an
outlook for our farmers and business men
as at present. Crops of small grains, hay
and forage are the largest ever harvested,
and corn will be good average crop. The
banks have more money than Ia required to
do the business and interest Is correspond
ingly low. The returns for Iowa products
do not come so soon after gathering as in
former years, because the great majority
of farmers are trying to condense them by
feeding stock, SO that the cost Of trans
portation is minimized. Estimates based
on about 1000 reports from crop CORE
spondents covering the entire state up to
September give corn an average of "a
bushels to the acre. The acreage OF the
cereal is set down at $4,000. This gives
the product of corn In Iowa as 2s6,464 900
bushels.
"wheat is again coming to the front in
Iowa. The yield will this year be above
100000 bushels. There were 100000 acres
planted to oats, with yield Of 141, 000, coo
bushels, an average Of something over 80
bushels to the acre. The estimated con-
sumption of corn by stock is 23O. Goo OOo,
leaving only about 45, 600 for export. The
stock of old corn is about exhausted, SO
that with the natural increase In stock
Iowa will have little corn to ship"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
DEPOSITS GROW.
State and Savings Banks Alone In
Iowa Show an Increase of S2,.
10000 In Three Months.

Auditor of State Mccarthy has re-
ceived statements from all the state
and savings banks Of Iowa covering
the condition of their business Septem-
Der 20. The statement shows that
there has been an increase in deposits
ofmore that So, 17O, 900 in the past three
months, and an increase of more than
$1e,OOO,O0O in the last year and quar-
ter.
This remarkable showing demon
strates the fact that there Is an abun-
dance of money in the state. 1t shows
that for the first time in the history
of Iowa, Iowa grain is being moved by
Iowa money instead of money from
the east. The statement shows that
the loans Of this two classes of banks
have increased more than $10,000,000
in the past year and a quarter and at
interest rates fl ON one to two per
cent. lower than two years ago. Not
only is there an abundance of money,
but it is so plentiful and so easily cir
culated that the interest rates have
been materially reduced.
The statement does not cover the
national and private banks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
What Free Coinage Means.

1t means that the money of the
people snail not be boycotted.
1t means that greenbacks shall be
redeemed with silver as we'll as gold.
1t means that no more bonds shall
be sold to buy gold.
1t will mean that silver shall con-
tinue to be legal tender.
1t would mean money enough in
circulation to keep pace with the
increase of population.
1t would make silver bullion worth
as much as if it were coined into
dollars.
It would stop the redemption of
greenbacks by money sharks who will
not take silver for them.
1t would guarantee stability to our
currency.
1t would gradually raise the gener-
al level of prices.
Il would mean better prices for
wheat and corn.
1t would mean more work and
better pay for work.
The panic makers would go out of
business.
We would have no more declar-
atoms from the White House that the
government is bankrupt.
There will be no more syndicate
bond purchases at robbery rates OF
interest.
There would be no more borrowing
money to buy gold to pay obligations
in gold which should be paid il
silver.
1t would mean the payment of 10(
cents on the dollar for all indebted
ness and no more.
These thoughts are not oul
thoughts nor the thoughts of any
one man, but the conviction of a ma
jority of the democratic American
people.
They are presented in this foru
that you may understand them.-
J Wetzel Democrat.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04

In half column article in recent
number of the Davenport Democrat
(rep0 Postmaster Finn used up valu-
able space in letting the wide world"
know what he thought of the demo-
cratic party. AS John is under obi
cations to a renegade democrat for
his little stipend of something over
5000 month, his opinion is not
flattering. But nobody in this part
of the county cares what his opinions
are. He is no longer a democrat, for
democracy very kindly, but forcibly
shifted him, body, boots and breeches
out of its ranks and has kept him out
ever since he refused to contribute
more than 60 cents in stamps to the
county campaign fund. He is de-
cidedly ''has been" when analysed,
and democracy has nothing in
common with that moss-back class in
this day and age. 1t is lis nows"
who make up that grand party. To
all intent purpose Mr.. Finn is a re-
publican. Ia TIA, Johnny. -Decorah
Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
NEW COMMANDER.
Rev. w. A. Moore Made BrigadieE
General of the United States
Boys Brigade in Iowa.

Rev. A. W. Moore, of Webster City,
who was recently commissioned brig
adler general of the United States
boys brigade in Iowa, has now full
jurisdiction over the state. General
order No. 20 states that all questions
which arise in Iowa will be referred
to the new commander at Webster
City.
The organization of the United
Boys brigade was started in Glasgow
in 1883, although the idea of organ
izing Sunday school boys into military
companies had been carried out in
America before that time. The first
company Of that kind originated In
San Francisco.
Webster City's battalion has 43 sol
diers, and Gen. Moore predicts thai
within five years Iowa will be able t.
marshal not less than 1900 Of the mil
itants
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
TAX IS LEGAL
Cities Have a Right to Create a Fund
with Which to Buy Water
works or Build Them.

The supreme court has decided that
the special tax of two mills levied in
the city of Des Moines to create a
fund with which to buy or build water
works was legal. 1t was claimed by
certain taxpayers that the law allow
ing the levy of this tax was unconsti-
.tutional, because granting undue pow
ers to cities; also, If 1t was held con-
stitutional, the tax was illegal because
If levied at all it should not have been
levied until the city had entered into
contract for the erection or purchase
of the waterworks. The court over
rules both propositions and sustains
the constitutionality of the law and
the authority of cities acting under it
to levy taxes to produce fund with
which to buy waterworks or build
them, before any contract has been
entered into.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
The Boss Prevaricator.

Seven years ago farmer living west
of Webster City hung his vest on the
fence in the barnyard, and as result
Of it wonderful story is told. A calf
chewed up pocket in the garment
in which was standard gold watch.
The other week the animal, stald old
cow, was butchered for beef and the
timepiece was found in such position
between the lungs of the COW that the
process of respiration, the closing in
and filing the lungs, kept the stem
winder wound up, and the watch had
lost but four minutes in the seven
vaa,~c
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
largest Ever Known

The number of men now at work in
the Chicago, Milwaukee G. st. Paul
shops at Dubuque is the largest ever
known in the history of the road. The
freight crews are working long hours
and many crews in the shops are work
Ing Sundays. This great increase is
due to the immense freight traffic,
which has been on tn gradual increase
for two months. The present years
grain crop has Not commenced to
move, nor has the shipment of hogs
and other live stock fairly begun,
which will add to- the freight business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
WON'T FURNISH PROOF.
Opponents of Rev. T. u. Green, Who
Was Elected bishop, Refuse to
Make Public Their Charges.

A demand was made upon the promi-
nent Episcopalians of Des Moines for
proof of their charges that Rev. I. E.
Green, of Cedar Rapids, who was
elected bishop at the special diocesan
convention and declined later because
of criticisms, was untitled for the
bishopric.
They declined to furnish the proof
or make public the charges. They say
both charges and proof will be laid be-
fore the coming Davenport convention
if DR.. Green is again a candidate and
that they will result either in the ex-
pulsion of the men making them from
the church or the retirement of DR.
Green from the ministry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
Fatal Accident,

As the children Of John P. Hall were
going home from school at Shell Rock
half witted neighbor boy overlook
them with his wagon, After getting
them in his wagon he concluded to
give them good scare by running the
team and pretending that he could not
hold them. The boys became fright
ened and he told them to jump. One
jumped and struck stone and died In
a few hours. The other jumped but
escaped injury.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04

uhaSA A..
No wonder so many sales
girls and factory girls and housewives suf.
fer from indigestion and constipation and
bilious troubles. No wonder they are sub.
ject to the diseases of the delicate special
organism of their sex. The wonder Is
rather that they can stand it as we'll as
they do.
But "a poor weak wonan," as she is
termed, will endure bravely and patiently
agonies which strong man would give
way under. The fact is women are more
patient than they ought to be under such
troubles.
Every woman ought to know that she
may obtain the most eminent medical ad-
vice free Of charge and in absolute conf
dence and privacy by writing to Dr. K. v.
Pierce, chief consulting physician of the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, OF
Buffalo. N. Y. Occupying this position for
thirty years he has had a wider practical
experience in the treatment of women,s
diseases than any other physician IN this
country. His medicines are world-tamous
for their astonishing efficacy.
The most perfect remedy ever devised for
weak and delicate women is DR.. Pierce,s
Favorite Prescription. His Golden Med
ical Discovery is the only permanent di-
gestive and nutrient tonic. The two med
icines taken alternately, form the most
perfect and successful course of treat
ment ever prescribed for female troubles
complicated with sluggish, overweight,
nervous, diseased constitution. In severe
constipation DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets
should be occasionally taken with the
others. They never grippe.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
Homeseekers' Excursions.

On November 1st and 18th and De-
cemoer 9th and Goth the Chicago
Great Western Ry will sell homeseek-
er's excursion tickets to points IN
Colorado, Idaho, Indian Territory,
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North and South Dakota.
Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah and
Wyoming at one fare plus $500 for
the round trip. Tickets limited for
return 81 days from date of sale. For
further information call on Agents
maple Leaf Route"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04

IT HAS BEEN FULLY demonstrated
that Ely's Cream Balm is a specific
for Nasal Catarrh and cold in the
head. This distinction has been
achieved only as the result of contin-
ued successful use. A morbid condit-
ion of the membrane in the nasal pas
sages can be cured by this purifying
and healing treatment. Sold by drug
gists or it will be mailed for so cents
by Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street,
New York. 1t spreads over the mem
brane, is absorbed and relief is imme-
idate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
IN GOOD TRIM.
Stories Regarding the Bad Condition
of Soldiers in the Fifty-First
Regiment Officially Denied.

Adjt. Gen. Byers, who has returned
TO Des Moines from San Francisco, au-
thorized the following interview.
ANY reports that may be sent from the
members of the different companies of the
Fifty-first Iowa as to want Of clothing or
want of rations are absolutely false. The
men who write such things do 1t for pur-
pose. They hope their friends will make
complaint and bring such pressure upon the
authorities as will eventually muster them
out Of the service. as has been done here
tofore IN other regiments.
81 can see no good reason for mastering
out the Fifty-lrst. The men are in good
health and have all the netcessarles Of camp
life that could possibly be furnished them"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
Try Grain-o! TRY Grain-o,

Ask yom Grocer to show you package of
GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the
place OF coffee. The children may drink 1t with
out injury as well as the adult. All who try it
ike 1t. GRAIN-O has The rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but is is made from puie grains
and most delicate stomach receives it without
distress. K the price of coffee. 15c. and 25 cts
package. Sold by all grocers l4w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
Business chanc es.

For reliable information in relation
to location for business of all kinds
write the Industrial Agent of the
Chicago Great Western Railway Co.
Business men and Manufacturing In
dustries wanted for towns on this
Line situated in the best farming Sec
ton of the West. Send for Maps and
Maple Leaflets. W. j. Reed, 804 Endi-
cott Building, st. Paul, MINI. l5ts
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
Hoods SarsapariIla
n.ur are the best after-dinneI
IlOOQ FllIS pills, aid digestion. 25o
Six Dollars to California on Chicago Great
Western Through Tourist Car

Six Dollars to California on Chicago Great
Western Through Tourist Car
leaving Rceville every Tuesday at 1908 p. m.
running through to Los Angeles without change
via. Kansas City and A. 7. & S. f. Ry., the true
winter route to the Pacific Coast. No cold
weather, high mountain attitudes or snow
blockades. These cars are the finest of their
kind and fully equipped for a comfortable
journey. They are in charge of porter to
attend to your wants and the berths are equal
to the berths in a Pullman Sleeper with plenty
of room for the accommodation of two persons,
while the price is less than half. Second class
tickets are honored in these cars. Try this route
and avoid Sunday travelling. Apply to any
Maple Leaf Agent for full information or
address F. H. Lord, General Passenger and
Ticket Agent, 11s Adams st. Chicago
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
KEITH, THE CANCER cURER.
THEY STAY CURED.
BELLvILLE, OHIO, U. S. A,
Farms for Sale.

I have large number of very fine
farms for sale IN Howard county.
Some at special bargains. If you
wish to purchase it will pay you to
visit me. Prices are very reasonable
and terms to suit purchaser. / also
have farms in Minnesota and Dakota
for sale on installment plan. Why
pay high cash rent when the money
may be applied toward home OF
your own2 Respectfully,
JOHN M. CANNON, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
Manv a Lover

Has turned with disgust from an otherwise
lovable girl with an offensive breath. Karl's
Clover Root Tea purfies the breath by Its ac-
ton on the bowels, etc., as nothing else will.
Sold for years on absolute guarantee. Price
25 Cts, and SO cts. Luers d Lowry Druggists
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
CIR CANDIDATE In 1900
FUSION TICKET

Nominated by the Democrats, Populists
and Silver Republicans, sept.7 1898
eearetary of state-Claude r. Porter. APP
SShooae.
Freasurer-Nelson Anderson, Des Moines.
Attorney-General-J.M Parsons, Polk.
Auditor-E. H. Gillette, Polk.
:. Fudge Of Supreme Court-Wil1iam A.
EHurrler, Polk
Railroad Commissioner Gong term>-A
Manson O'Brien.
Railroad Commissioner (short term)-H.
3. Wells, Clinton.
ulerk Of the Supreme court-Earl r. Per-
kdns pes Moines
euereme Court Reporter-w. H Ferron,
Taylnr
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04

Late to bed and early to rise, pre-
pares man for his home in the skies.
But early to bed and Little Early
Riser, the pill that makes life longer
and batter and wiser.-Lures g.
Lowry Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Warmers White Wine of Tar
Syrup, the best cough remedy on
earth. % and so cts. All Druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04

For Attorney-JohnM NJ. Cannon.
For Authorization H. Burns.
For Clerk of the Courts-A. R. McCook.
For Recorder-Leo J. Glass.
For Supervisor, list Dist.--A. L. Wallace.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
Congressional Ticket
County Ticket,

For Member of Congress, 4th Congressional
DiStrict-Dr I. T. Blaise, OF Cerfo Gordo.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
FonndIt I'm Her Hair.

An exchange says that Dubuque
girl was out riding with her best fell
low. They drove for several hours in
the evening. When they returned he
missed handsome diamond stud. He
searched every conceivable place for
the missing jewel. The next day the
young lady found it lodged in her
heavy hair.
John Cogswe1l, employed as fire.
man at the soldiers home in MARSHALL
town, was killed by the street rail-
way. He was an old soldier, but was
not member of the home. His wife
lives at Fort Dodge.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
.ScrofuIa Sores
Have Been Completely Healed
by HOODS SarsapariIIa

system Built Up and Regulated
Tired Feeling Relieved.
"I have been troubled with scrofula
and constipation for many years, and
tried different kinds of medicine without
more than temporary relief. Finally I
began the use of Hoods Sarsaparilla and
after taking few bottles I am entirely
cured. The scrofula sores are all healed
and my system is regulated. I am also
much feshier. Since Hoods Sarsaparilla
has done 80 much for me, it is the stand.
ard remedy in our family" MRS. g. F.
NORRIS, Larabee, Iowa.
81 have been taking Hood q Sarsaparilla
for impure blood and it has done me good.
1t has given me strength and vigor and I
believe it to be an excellent medicine"
KNUTE P. NEsTE, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for $5
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
Polling Places for cresco and
Vicinity.

Ward No. 1, in the Ed Thomas bank
building, south side.
Ward No. 2, in the room under the
Recorders office in the Court House.
Ward No. 3, in Platt's hall.
Township at large in the Court
Room.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04
Girls who

Girls who
have to stand
on their feet
m o st of the
time work as
b ard as any
day-laborer yet
they do not get
what is rightly
calledexercise.
Close, con6n-
ing, indoor &C.
cupation gives
no exhiliration
to the nervous
8 y st m nor
active circula-
ton to the
wears, tears a
wonan's life
whole physics
grows sluggish
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-11-04

any old symptoms"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book on dis
eases of the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DIR. MILES MEDICA