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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07

TO command the site with her heavy
guns and prevent the Spanish wreckers
from working. AT night something
might be accomplished by the wreckers,
but even that work would be full of dam
ger.
Substantial promotion is in store for
the gallant men who took the Mer-
rimac in.
How Merrimac Was Sunk.
On Board the Associated Press Dis
patch Boat Dauntless, off Santiago de
Cuba, June (via Kingston, Jamaica.
June 4).-Rear Admiral Sampson, dur
ing Friday morning decided to close the
narrow harbor entrance of Santiago de
Cuba by sinking the collier Merrimac,
loaded with coal, in the channel. He
called for volunteers to go to almost GER
tain death and 1000 men offered them
selves. Lieut.. Hobson and six men were
chosen and lat three o'clock Friday morn
ing the Merrimac. under her own steam.
entered the channel under terrible
with projectiles, but she anchored and
swung around. Lieut.. Hobson then set
off an internal torpedo with an electric
attachment. There was an explosion,
the Merrimac sank, the channel was
closed up, and. apparently, Admiral
Cervera will be unable to escape.
How the Heroes Were Saved.
Kingston. Jamaica. June 4.-Hobson
and the hero crew of the Merrimac were
saved in the following manner: Unable,
after the sinking of their vessel. to make
their way back through the storm of
shot and shell, they rowed into the har-
Dor to the Spanish flagship and were
taken on board unframed. The Span
ish admiral, under flag of truce, on
Friday sent word to the American ad'
miral that he offered to exchange the
prisoners, adding that in the meanwhile
Hobson and his party would be treated
with the greatest kindness.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
varied Phllanthropx

what did she give you 2" asked Nose
~ Wraggs, who was waiting around the
corner Of the house.
"She offered me glass of water and
night shirt" answered Tuffold Knut,
his rugged face turning brindle colored
with indignation and disgust Chica.
go Tribune.
A pair of scales, much like those of
the modern pharmacists. is among the
multitude of objects discovered this
year in excavations about 30miles from
Thebes and recently exhibited In Lon
don. The scales are finely finished, hav.
int 8 bsxm Ah0NtAM inshsS long.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
The Balloon service.

Washington, June 4.-The balloon
section of the United States signal corps
for the present will be attached tempo.
rarily to the Fifth army corps at Tam
pa, Maj. Gen. Shafter commanding, and
will be under the direction of Lieut.. Col.
James Allen, U. S. ", now serving on
the staff of Gen. Shafter.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
can SEND code Mesnnges,

Washington, June 4.-The govern.
ment censorship on cable dispatches
has been modified to the extent of al
lowing commercial houses to send code
messages to Venezuela and Brazil. The
only restriction on these messages is
that they shall not pass between Span
ish officials.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Earer for American Bond..

London, June 4.-The ST. James Ga.
zette says that an American war loan
of $2o0,0O0,ooO is to be issued during
the coming week, and it adds that the
hope is expressed here that good por-
ton of it will be offered in London,
where it is confidently anticipated that
the bonds will be partially taken up.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
XIII. Woman and himself.

New York, June "A woman known
as Annie O'Brien, rs years old, EN-,
ployed as servant by Mrs. G. H. Vail,
liant, was shot and instantly killed late
at night at the Valiant home. this city,
by Joseph Mullen, to whom. it is be.
lieved, she had been married. He then
shot himself twice, infiicting fatal
wounds in the head and abdomen.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Murdered In Alaska.

Skaguay, Alaska, May 30 (via Victoria,
b. c., June A. - A mysterious murder
was brought to light here yesterday.
Ellen d. Wilson. colored woman, was
found strangled to death in her cabin
in the center of the town. She had been
bound, gagged, choked and pillow
placed over her head SO she might not
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Why He Jumped.

"Afiss De Sweet must have said somel
thing very harsh when you were try
ing to whisper in her ear. saw you
jump away"
"You are entirely mistaken. hap1
pened to lean against her hatpin." -;
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
An Objection.

An incident occurred at the late ses-
sion of the Philadelphia Methodist Epis-
copal conference at Chester which
caused roars of laughter at the expense
of one of the delegates. Presiding Elder
r. b. Lynch had been called upon by the
bishop to answer for classman app
plying for elders orders. and in the
course of his remarks Mr.. Lynch made
use of the Latin quotation: "Poeta mas
citur non fit" substituting orator" for
"poeta." AS he uttered these words in
his resonant voice, a delegate who had
been carrying Oh a conversation with
his neighbor jumped to his feet and, at
tracting the attention of the bishop, ex-
claimed, in all seriousness: .Mr. Presi-
dent, it seems to me that this is Sc
rions matter. While the young brother
may be worthy, we ought to pause be-
fore acting in his case. 1t strikes me
that we ought not 20 admit any young
man who is suffering from fits" 1t was
some moments before order could be re-
stored and the innocent provoker of
the merriment made to understand the
error lie had made.-lhiladeip Rec
ord,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Iowa Central Enrnings.

The approximate earnings of the iowa
Central railway for the second week in
May are reported by General Auditor
WATSON to be $33, 755.36, an increase of
s6,447.ss over the corresponding week
in 1897. The total approximate earn
ings for the first two weeks of the
month is $Gs, 72O.95, an increase of $11,-
1925 over the same period of last year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Boats Painted by machinery.

Boats are to be painted by machine
hereafter at West superior, Wis, ship
yard. Pneumatic power is TO be util-
lied, pail of paint being attached to
the machine, which deposits the paint
in a fine spray on the ship, the operator
merely working sort of nozzle. much
as though he were sprinkling & flower
garden with a watering pot.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07

The worldwide celebrated Kiblin-
ger Surries, Buggies and Road
Wagons may be found with u. A.
Lyons. None better. Farmers and
others invited to examine them and
learn prices. If.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
The Wrong kind.

"The professor was in very bad
humor all the time he was conducting
the examination" said one undergrad1
uate to another.
EYES," replied the latter. ut was Z
cross examination."-N Y Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
It VIII Come Later

''They must be very interesting" he
said.
"What?" she asked.
1.-THE sulphur mines," he explained.
II would like to see one."
"There is time enough" she returned,
pointedly. wait till you die"
He knew then that he would have
been wise had he given her the money
for the new bonnet that she wanted
Chicago Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
An Improvement.

Chappie-I want ring-en engage
ment ring.
Jeweler - Here's something we're,
handling great deal. The diamond
setting can be easily removed, and 10
ready mounted for use as shirt stud
Harlem Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
After the Boom.

Woolsey West-Ten years ago all the
land around here sold for dollar and
q quarter an acre.
Hudson River-And what does 1t sell
for now2
w. Misunderstanding Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Didn't Propo.e.

Tom-so you did not propose to that
dear girl last night, as you intended to-
All. my friend, I am afraid you were not
fred by the divine spark Of love.
Dick-I was fred by her father-NJ
z. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
HOW He nIiGht no II

Hammond-That clubbing policeman,
I suppose, really expects to go to Heaven
when he dies.
Beans-Well, he probably expects to.
beat his way inn. Y. Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Unjust.

Mr.. sparks-I have terrible pain in
my-aw-head.
Miss sniffers Therel knew Sallie
Mifkins had wronged you'll.
Mr.. Sparks-Aw. beg pardon. What
did she say about me?
Miss Sniffers-She said your head
had nothing in it.-Chicago Daily
News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Now, my boy show EN- what you can do.''
believed that the Philipplnes woula NOT
Building New Eortincntiona.

Key West, June 4.-Vessels which ar
rived here from the Havana-Cardenas
blockade squadron report that there
has been no excitement along the line
for the last ten days. but they say the
Spaniards are beginning new fortifica-
tons at various points.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
VIII observe the civil Service

Washington, June 4.-The 80 clerks
which will be added to the office forces
of the auditors of the navy and war
departments under recent act of con-
gress will be secured through the civil
service.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
why She Left,

Lady interviewing housemaid)-
Why did you leave your last place?
Housemaid Because the master
kissed me, mum.
Lady-And you didn't like it, Ell?
Housemaid-Oh, didn't mind 1t,
mum, but the mistress didn't like it,
Tit-Bits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
She Knew Papa.

she-When you go to ask papa, the
first thing he will do will be to accuse
you of seeking my hand merely to be-
come his son-in-law.
He-Yes? And then
"And then you must agree with him.
He's lot prouder of himself than he IL
of me."-Indianapolis Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Slight Earthquake.

Santa Barbara, Cal, June "A slight
earthquake shock was felt at 1921 81
night, but it did no damage.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Getting Close to II.

every failure" they say. sis step to-
ward success
And the words made me feel cheerful-
hearted;
For l must be million miles nearer, I
guess.
To the prize than was when started
IA A. w. Bulletin.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Add to England. Naval strength.

Add to EnEInnd's NAVAL StrenEth.
A new addition to the fighting
strength of the British navy is that of
the clerks on board. ship, who have
hitherto been noncombatants. An adj
miralty order directs them to be put
through course of revolver, sword and
rifle drills and to be trained in rowing
and sailing boats.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
All SIMS Idea of Geography

Chinese maps represent the Flowery
kingdom as occupying nine-tenths of
the world. A few colored spots of mi
mute proportion denote the existence Of
England, France, Russia, America, etc.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07

The cutting of these cables is almost
as serious for the Spaniards in coast
towns as the cutting of foreign cables,
the land wires connecting the coast
towns being wholly at the mercy of the
insurgents. Therefore, in the event of
American troops landing in Cuba the
absence of the coast loops will serious
ly Interfere with the hasty mobilization
of the Spanish troops.
The United States and Hayti Gable
company and the Commercial Cable
company have not been notified of any
interruption of the service, and they
We're still accepting business Saturday
morning for Cuba.
To BE Overhauled.
San Francisco, June 4.-The mon
itor Monadnock arrived here from
Port Angeles, WASH, and went direct
to Mare Island, where she will be over
hauled. 1t is not known exactly what
disposition will be made of her. 1t
has been recently reported that she will
go to Honolulu or Manila. Report also
says that she will leave here with the
third expedition to go to the Philip
pines, which will probably leave here
in about two weeks.
To Re Fitted as Cruiser.
London, June News was received
here that the steamer Havel, recently
sold by the North German Lloyd COM
pany. of Bremen, to the Spanish govern
ment, after safely arriving at Cadiz,
was brought to the arsenal, to be fit
ted in all probability with the guns
necessary to make her an auxiliary
cruiser.
The Cadix Squadron.
New York. June 4.-According to the
Cadiz correspondent Of the Herald, the
Spanish reserve squadron was still al
i that port on Monday last and the eN
! pectations We're that it would not sal
| for several days. Although nothing
| definite could be learned about thu
/ probable Gestinatio of the fleet. it wa
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Rank Nonsense.

Jack-They say 1t is better to be-
born lucky than rich.
Tom-What nonsensel A man who
II born rich is also lucky.--Town Top
lea.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Easily Amused.

saphed-Miss NoAize, do You think
Miss Giggle is laughing at me? 4
Miss Nofize-I don't know, really
She often laughs at almost nothing
Up-to-Date.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07

Work on the Junsfrau Railway.
Seventy workmen have been tunnel
ing for the Jungfrau railway in switzer-
land all winter. About $50 yards of the
Eiger tunnel is completed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Inhuman Treatment.

Black-Mrs. Greene accuses her hus-
band of cruel and inhuman treatment.
Brown-That's right. 1t is custom
of his to get two or three Of his coat
buttons hanging and his vest badly
soiled in front so that the women will
think Mrs. Greene is to blame and tails
about her awfully Transcript
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Reported Assassinnted.

Cape Haytien, Hayti, June A. - It is
rumored here that President Heaneaux,
of San Domingo, has been assassinated.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Wise Harold.

She Harold. how do look in this
new dress? !.
He-You look so lovely, dear, that
hadn't noticed the dress.-C Chicago
Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
Iowa Funeral Directors.

At the state convention in MARSHALL
town of the Iowa Funeral Directors
association the following officers were
elected:
j. NJ. Drummer, OF Mount Pleasant, pres
ident: r. L. Underkortcher. of Burlington,
vice president: G. P. Beck. of Waterloo,
secretary treasurer. The next convention
will be held at Des Moines
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
A mean fnsinunfion.

Cholly-Do you know Prof. Gahner
who is Investigating the conversation
of apes?
Molly-No. Has he been cultivating
your acquaintance?-N. Y. journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
One of the Dfsndyantaees.

Though "all things come to him that
waits
It happens oft that he
Has ceased to want them long before
Within his reach they be. q.
Chicago Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07

Holly-You seem out of spirits, old
man!
Homer-Yes-not drop left In the
house.-N. Y. Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-06-07
An Unsntisfactory Answer.

Landlady-What do you think Of the
cheese?
Boarder-Well, II has Its strong
Dsints.--N. <. TfstA
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
THE WEATHER TO-DAY.

For North Carolina: Fair weather;
northerly winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicin-
ity to 8 o'clock tonight: Fair weather,
cooler.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday: Max
imum temperature "a; minimum tempera
ture IS; mean 81; rainfall 20
The following table gives data for Sc
lnctnd stntinns nt d m Yesterday:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
PERSONALS.

Mr.. A. L. Page. of Aberdeen, was il
the city yesterday.
Mr.. w. E. Neal, popular knight OF
the grip, is in the city
Mr.. S. A. White, of Mebane, is in the
city on a business trip.
Mrs. r. A. Arendell, of this city, is
visiting friends in Morrisville.
Cadet Mewborne, of the A. and NJ
College, continues critically i'll.
Mr.. Campbell Morrison. of Rocking
ham, was in the city yesterday.
Miss Ada G. Melicl, of Elizabeth City
is visiting Miss Loula Hall Briggs.
Messrs. J. i. Stagg and L. HI. Carr
of Durham, spent yesterday in the city
Cyrus Thompson, .Ir., who has been
quite sick for several days, was better
yesterday.
Mrs. Geo. Fl. Wainwright. who has
been visiting friends in the city, return
ed yesterday to her home in Wilson.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE.
Clearance Sale of Ladies Tailor-made Suits
and Skirts.

Nothing quite so opportune as this and SO inviting
from price standpoint has presented itself this year and
the response is sure to be prompt and general
At less than half their usual retail price. Are you
going away soon2 Then you may need suit; note the
price and sizes.
89s $50 and 1000. reduced to to ' $500
LOT $1,000 1900, 1880 1900, 1850 and
p. 50, reduced to ESQ
reduced to pN'''~ ~ $50
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
ONWARD MARCH.
A Mammoth New Business Establish
ment in Our City.

a MamlnOtn New BUSINESS ESIaDllSn-
ment in Our City.
For a week or so the two imposing
fronts of the new Robins building-one
facing Martin street, and the other Mar
ket Square-have been more and more
observable as the scaffolding of the
builders disappeared.
These Instructions, and the accOmpa-
nying debris have about all departed, and
the view to the two beautiful fronts of
one of the most imposing business struc-
lures in the State is unobstructed.
The new Robins building is complete,
and its enterprising lessees, Messrs.
Thomas and Campbell, had filed it from
cellar to garnet with beautiful furniture
almost before the workmen had depar1-
ed. The echo of the saw and hammer,
the plasterer's trowell had hardly dien
away before the tramp, tramp, tramp
of the little army of furniture men en-
ployed by Thomas and Campbell was
heard in every corner of the vast build
ing. 1t was a sort of presto change,
and in the place of shavings and build
ers' debris were the handsomest suites,
the finest wardrobes, the grandest set
tress and lounges, sOfas the most de-
lightful and attractive rocking chairs,
and thousand and one other interesting
features of a mammoth and strictly up
to-date furniture emporium.
A trip through this splendid new furni-
ture establishment is worth any house
keepers time whether she wishes to buy
or not.
The building was planned especially
for convenient furniture display, and
the arrangement is superb. The two
fronts are almost solid plate glass win
dows, giving light through the entire
building. The three floors are crowded
from end to end with the newest and
best from the furniture world, and it is
all arranged and being arranged in Il
most attractive display. On the second
floor is being fitted up luxurious parlor
for the use of the patrons Of the es-
Enlistment, especially the ladies, where
they may sit and rest.
The establishment Is a credit to the
city, and the enterprising firm of Thomas
and Campbell deserves the continued
patronage Of our people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
Shirt Waist Enthusiasm.

Biggest Shirt Waist season in years. Biggest and
best stock we have ever shown to meet it with Brighter
bargains better bargains offered by anybody
anywhere that's putting it strong, but we feel strong in
this shirt waist matter, hence our enthusiasm. Now on
sale shipment of white waists described as follows:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
CHINA TEA
t-AND-t
Tea Trade!
Extract from Consular Report
of the u. S. Consul Bed
loe at Amo. China.
BEWARE OF GREEN TEA.

ct is an abominatIOn and a fraud. In
the first place it is the unripe leaf, and
bears the same relation to the real ar
ticle, that the green does to the ripe
peach. The green tea of commerce de-
rives its rare color from being cured or
rather killed, in dirty copper pans, from
being mixed with roots and shrubs,
from being stained with indigo, and
chrome yellow from being cOlored with
vcrdigris, grass juice or chlorOphyl.
Every green dye known to commerce
has been used to produce that much adj
mired, but death dealing color, except
pehaps Paris green. AS soon as the
use of that poisonous substance will
give a profit of cent pound, no
doubt it will be literally used by the mer-
cenary Monaghan merchants, and the
much more mercenry cultured European
tea trade"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA sALvE.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns. and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box.
For Sale by All Druggists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
NEW CORPORATION

The secretary of state yesterday grant
cd letters Of incorporation to the South
ern Optical Company, of Charlotte, n.
G. The incorporators are DR. w. ii.
Wakefield, DR. ID. r. Peek and Mary
C. Wakefield The business of the new
company is to manufacture spectacles
and all kinds Of optical goods.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31

Synopsis of the Weather.-Ihe char
acteristic feature of the weather Monday
was the great heat in the South Atlantic
States. Maximum temperatures of 100
degrees occurred at Savannah and Au-
gusta: 90 at Charleston, and 96 ut half
a dozen other points. Local, refreshing
thunderstorms followed ut all these
places Monday evening i'll connection
with barometric depression central off
the North Carolina coast. The largest
rainfall was 0S0 at Savannah; gales oc-
CURED at Augusta GIG miles, and Jack
sonville (3S mileS.) The weather in the
central valley is generally clear and cool
er; an area of high pressure is located
over the lakes, and has caused consid-
cradle fall in temperature throughout
the northern section of the country The
temperature at Buffalo on Monday did
not exceed IS degrees, Chicago 56, St
Louis 70. Fair, cooler weather is prob
able for the east and south within the
next few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31

There will be a lawn party in the
Edenton Street Methodist Sunday school
yard Thursday evening from 6 to TO:
children and from to 10 for grown
persons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
WOMAN's EXCHANGE.

Green turtle soup, carefully prepared
will be served Wednesday from | until
3 o'clock Please send orders Tuesday
Family orders desired.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-05-31
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

DAVID KETAZ & CO.-Architct.
w. e. JONES-Something Interesting.
THOMAS & CAMPBELL-At Home at
Last.
SHERWOOD HIGGS & CO.-Hats
Trimmed Fire of Charge.