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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
The Smiths Are Beaten.

What is the use of being a Smith In
Chicago any longer, now that the name
Is robbed Of Its poor honor in filing
the greatest number of pages in the
city directory? It Is not that the
Smiths are fewer. says the Chicago
Tribune, but that the Johnsons have
waxed greater. The Johnsons usurp
1917 pages in the new directory, while
the Smiths only 1917 pages. It is
enough to make a Smith change his
name. AS for the Browns, Joneses and
Robinsons, they are not In 1t with the
Andersons. The directory is not sup
posed to be a pathetic book to read in
ordinary circumstances, but 1t does
seem sad that all the good old Ameri-
can names are being crowded to the
wall. At this rate one will soon have
to hunt up Scandinavian father for
himself in order to get into the Chi
cago directory at all. Before 1t is
eyerlastiugtly too late, we suggest
that the Johnsons be given separate
directory of their own. The book is
getting too big, anyhow. In the name
of the Smiths and the precious princi-
pie of home rule, let us do something
to maintain our rights. It would
scarcely be justifable to kill off the
Johnsons, especially as there are so
many Of them, but things come to q
sorry pass when the name of John
Smith no longer means as much as 1t
did.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

A Tacoma restauratcur has found a
way to keep venison on his bill Of fare
all the year round, says the Portland
Oregonian. He buys wild Hudson's bay
sheep from Fort Nisqually, and cooks
the meat in such way that 1t tastes
gamy and very much like deer. A few
days ago Game Warden Keihlmeyer
swooped down on the restaurant, got a
piece OF the meat for evidence, and had
the restaurateur and his wife arrest
ed on warrant issued by Justice
smalley. AT tho hearing the process
OF venisonizing mutton was explained
by the defendants, and the court, be.
Ing satisfied that the state game laws
had not been violated, dismissed the
case. The names of the defendants
were suppressed. Their restaurant ia
thronged every day by eastern tourists
clamoring for "venison," and 1t would
be shame to spoil their game, es.
pecially az it is not considered sin to
do up" customers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
official Paper of County.
OUR CANDIDATE IN 1900

Call for Democratic State Convention.
The Democrats of Iowa will meet in delegate
convention in the city Of Marshalltown on the
9TH day of September, 1895, at 10 O'Clock a, m
for the purpose of placing in nomination candi-
dates for the Office of
Secretary Of State,
Treasurer of State.
Auditor of State,
Judge of the Supreme Court,
Clerk of the Supreme Court,
Reporter of the Supreme Court,
Attorney General,
Railroad Commissioner.
Railroad Commissioner Ito fill vacancy,
And for the transaction of such other business
as may properly come before state convention
The ratio Of representation shall be 1 delegate
from each county, and one delegate for each
200 votes and fraction thereof over 100 cast for
F. E. White, democratic candidate for governor
at the election of 1897.
1.-THE different countless of the 4th Congression-
al District will be entitled to the following num-
Der of delegates
Ghickasaw, ....l2 Clayton ia
EEa oyya Is .....1s Floyd.
Winneshiek, 10 Worth, 49,. ........ 4
All Iowa voters in sympathy with the demo-
cratic nationalp platform of 1896, and the state
platform of the party last year, as well as all
other voters who believe in honesty, economy
and 1mpartiality in all departments of our state
government are cordially invited to attend the
primaries and conventions Of the party in
selecting delegates to this convention.
EN- CARR, j. r. BURGESS.
Sec'y Democratic Acting Chairman
State Central Com. Democratic State
Central Com,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

Every gold standard country in the
world, whether situated on this CONT.
nent or the other, whether in the
northern hemisphere, or the southern
hemlphere ever since the
closing of the India mints.has been in
the throes of financial panic having
the same trend of falling prices that
prevailed in this country, and that
fact existed irrespective as to wheth-
er in those countries there was high
tariff or low tariff.
On the other hand, every silver
standard country in the world, wheth-
er situated on this side of the water
or the other; whether north or south
of the equator, and whether it has q
high or low tariff, is today, and has
been for five years, compared to its
former condition, enjoying a marvel
GUS degree of prosperity.
By this statement am not saying
that the Mexican is equal to the
American, and must say that the
man who uses the statement, do you
want to Mexicanize American does
not know the meaning or the import
of an argument.
We could with equal propriety say
DO you want to Turkeyize American
for Turkey has the gold standard,
and am willing to contrast the civil
ication of Mexico at any time with
that of Turkey; and am willing
further to contrast the wages paid in
Mexico with not only those paid in
Turkey, but also those paid in any
European nation.
I might further say, ''Do you want
to Egyptianize American? for Egypt
has the gold standard.-John F.
Shafroth.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Investigate Montauk,

Republican newspapers are fighting
desperately to prevent an investiga.
ton of the horrors resulting from the
tnefticiency of the republican secre
tary of war.
Attempts are being made to make
it appear that the terrible facts which
have been unearthed concerning the
criminal neglect of federal soldiers at
almost every camp in this country,
and notably at Montauk Point, are
not facts but fables invented by sen
sational newspapers for the purpose
of selling a larger number of copies
Of those journals.
This charge is too puerile and too
self-evidently false to deceive any
body. The republican administration
has been guilty of the most stupen-
dous crime of the century. 1t has
STAYED it's soldiers to death. 1t has
exposed them to the deadly malaria
OF unsanitary camps in the south, and
it has done SO against the protests of
those who, through their expert
ence in the war between the states,
knew what they were talking about
and besought the authorities not to
place the lives of the. brave boys in
blue needlessly in peril.
Chickamauga was pronounced a
camp of death by old soldiers of both
the north and the south, but $4,000
men were camped there and have
been held there for months.
Montauk Point was objected to be-
cause of its poor water supply, but
the administration paid no heed to
objections.
Within 116 miles of New York the
sick soldiers at Montauk were starved.
They have died for lack of shelter,
proper food, medical attendance and
nurses.
Why has this outrage on humanity
been perpetrated? Because Mckinley
appointed an incompetent, yenal
politician, Russell Alger, as secretary
of war.
Because Alger appointed political
heelers to army positions.
Because the administration was
corrupt, incompetent and heartless.
This crime against humanity must
not, will not, go UNPUBLISHED. Con-
gress cannot shirk an investigation.
Alger says he will not order an iuqui-
a
~ into the conduct of his depart
ment. But the people will order it,
and congress must and will obey the
people. Chicago Dispatch
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

Secretary of the Navy Long an
nounces that in awarding the con.
tracts for the three new battleships
preference will be given to bids offer.
Ing to guarantee the greatest speed
and coal endurance, and that each yes.
sci must be able to steam 6,432 knots
at moderate pace. That would carry
q ship to Europe and back again, or
from Honolulu to the coast of China.
Events OF the war with Spain have in
duoed all navy departments to provide
. higher speed for battleships about
to be constructed. The new battle
ship Missouri will be at least two knots
faster than aay vessel Of her class II
commission In our navy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

A member of the crew Of the Brook
lyn In o private letter, says, ~ can
not do Commodore schley full justice.
I and all the men on the Brooklyn, and
all those whose good fortune 1t Is to be
placed under his command, agree with
me that he is fighter and thorough
gentleman. BE repeatedly praised the
men, and gave them words Of encour-
agement, one of his phrases being,
Bully boys, give It to them; your shots
ere finding the mark I was excited
somewhat at the start, but the men
were constantly cheering, joking and
laughing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

Democratic 4th Congressional Convention.
A delegate convention Of the Democrats Of the
Fourth Congressional District of Iowa, will be
held at New Hampton, Iowa,
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th 1898,
at2o'clock p. m. of said day for the purpose OF
putting in nomination candidate for Repre-.
sentative in Congress for said district, and for
the transaction of such other business as shall
properly come before the convention. The "a.
tho OF representation will be one delegate at
large to each county, and one additional dele
gate for each 100 votes or fraction over so, cast
for Hon. Fred E. White for Governor in 1897.
The counties comprising said District are
entitled to representation are as follows:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
From Sire to Son.

As a Family Medicine Bacon's
Celery King for the Nerves passes
from sire to son as a legacy. If you
have Kidney, Liver or Blood disorder
get free sample package of this
remedy. If you have Indigestion,
Constipation, Headache, Rheuma-
tism, ETC., this specific will cure you.
j. j. Lowry, the leading druggist is
sole agent and is distributing samples
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

Homeseelsers Excursions via Chicago Grea.
Western Railway.
On September and Goth and
October and 18th the Chicago Great
Western Ry. will sell Homeseekers'
Excursion tickets to points in
Colorado, Idaho, Indian Territory,
Iowa. Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North and South Dakota,
Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
and Wisconsin at one fare plus $500
for the round trip. Tickets good 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, 1898-09-06

According to the Hartford Times
the people In that city are in very
parlous state. It is estimated that
there are over $4,000 oaths uttered in
Hartford every day, and all in despite
OF the Connecticut statute which says
that every person who shall use any
profane oath, or shall wickedly curse
another, shall be fined one dollar"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Silver Coins for the Philippines.

The Philippine Islands, of which
Manila is the capital, have a popula
ton of about nine and one-half mil
lions. Silver comprises til 9 principa
money in circulation among the ma
tives. The Mexican silver dollar il
the favorite coin in the city and the
country, and the American standard
dollar is received at its bullion value
only. 1t is the same with American
gold coin, as neither twenty-dollar
gold pieces nor standard dollars are q
legal lender.
If the United States is to retain
possession of the Islauds this condit.
ion of affairs should be changed at
once. All the silver bullion in the
treasury if coined into dollars, half
dollars, quarters and dimes would not
be sufficient to supply the require
ments of 9,500,000 of people. Then
Cuba and Porto Rico will have to be
supplied with American silver coins,
as the natives of these islands prefer
silver to gold. The silver dollars in
the treasury cannot be used for sup
plying the Philippines ana West In
dies, as they are represented in the
circulation by silver certificates, and
it seems probable, however much the
gold men may dislike it, that our
minis will have to be set at work
coming silver for our new posses
sions. OF course various schemes will
be devised by the gold men to pre-
vent the coinage of silver, but every.
thing indicates that we will have to
coin more silver if we retain the ter
ritory acquired by our army and navy
in the Philippines and West Indies.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

The Washington Post is afraid that
the administration is treating the cap
tured Spaniards little too well. With
much truth it says: "Cervera has be.
hayeed1 himself like a gentleman, and he
ought therefore to be treated like one.
But there is NO excuse for trying to
convey the impression that the Amer.
lean public is much obliged to him."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

why Is 1t we don't hear anything
from the political enemy about the
1900 woodworkers of Oshkosh, Wis,
who have been out on a strike since
May l. These workmen got 45 cents
per day and struck for higher wages;
and by the way, how about that dol.
lar wheat?
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

A southern weekly OF recent date
prints the following interesting obit-
uary: "Died-sir James Goodwin, OF
Estell, Miss, died this week, from an
injury received by wagon loaded
with staves turning over on him. We
are glad to state that he died true
knight, also Christian. We extend
to his family our heartfelt sympathy,
which IL their loss but Heavens gain"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Great Triumph.

Instant relief and permanent cure
by the great remedy Otto's cure for
Lung and Throat diseases. Why will
you irritate your throat and lungs
with hacking cough when j. j. Lowry
sole agent, will furnish you free
sample bottle of this guaranteed re-
medy? Its success is wonderful, as
your druggist will tell you. Sample
free. Large bottles SOC and 25c.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

The wounded soldier is the family
hero nowadays. If his sisters and his
cousins and his aunts do not move in
bslk to the hospital where be is under
treatment pretty large delegation OF
his relatives is pretty sure to show up.
Before such aninvasion even the stern
eat military discipline gives way.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

The democrats have an opportun-
ity, If they will unite on strong
popular candidate. Haugen is of
small caliber, and the republican
party in this district is badly torn up
as the result of protracted conten-
on.-Monona Leader.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

A parole system is In use Mt the hos
pital for the insane in Nebraska, under
which those mildly afflicted are placed
IN the custody of their friends for 90
days before being finally discharged.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

President Mckinley is said to be
resting in seclusion with Mark Han
ma. Is 1t true that ''men are known
by the company they keep. Nation
al Republican.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

Without any peslre to plagrize we
mention the fact that if he admins
tration likes the kind of war secre-
tary Mr. Alger has made, Mr.. Alger
is just the kind of war secretary the
administration likes. Omaha World
Herald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

A No. farm of 80 acres only one
mile from Bonair, all under cultiva-
ton and will be sold cheap and on
terms to suit purchaser. For further
particulars see JOHN g. ELLIOTT,
Bonair, Iowa. 97w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

One Chicago thief's speciality is steal
Ing clocks The police want to lay
their hands on him and make him do
time, but have not yet been able to run
him down,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Votes. Delegates.
Candidate for Recorder.

hereby announce myself as can
dldate for county recorder subject to
the action of the Democratic County
Convention. L. j. GLASS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

fhe latest fad is the laughing cure,
which may be considered'a higher ex-
tension Of the Don't Worry circle. It
is assumed by the new cult that to be
tranquil is not enough. To laugh i'm.
moderately, at stated intervals. which
Sydney Smith said was the Scotch idea
OF humor, seems to have more to rec
ommend it than he supposed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Farms for Sale.

l 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 ownf Respectfully,
JOHN M. CANNON, rresro. la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

The administrations love for the
laboring man is we'll illustrated bv
the appointment of that we'll known
friend of union labor, Whitelaw Reid,
as peace commissioner.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
For Sale.

As good farm as in the county,
l6O acres half a mile east of Bonair.
Enquire of or write to Thomas Riley,
Bonair, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Err SaIo

Several good farms in Winneshiek
county, can be bought for small cash
payment, balance on long time if de-
sired. Addres M. H. .CULBERT,
9Otf Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Mckinley. Partisan.

There are 100000 citizens in the
United States who have no represent
alive on the peace commission.
President Mckinley has ignored,
and, by neglect to recognize, has in
suited nearly one-half of all the vot-
ers in this country.
Only one man Justice E. d. White)
of the five men appointed to decide
the questions of vast Importance
which are to come before the CON-
mission has any claim to the name of
democrat, and that one man repre-
sents $4,000 voters who cast their
ballot for the gold standard and
Palmer and Buckner.
Such partnership is too small, mar
row and bigoted to be the act of a
man charged with the duty of pro-
tecting the interests of the people of
this nation.
1t is the work of politician, not
the work of a patriot or of states
man.
Democrats aided to make the VIC
tory over Spain complete. The Can
didate of the democratic party for
president in 1896 is an officer in the
volunteer army; the democratic con-
gressmen voted for war measures;
democrats forced Mckinley to declare
war; the army and navy are full of
democratic soldiers and sailors, yet
democracy has no representative on
the peace commission.
Is Mckinley president simply OF the
republican party of the United States?
Chicago Dispatch.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Miraculous Benefit
RECEIVED FROM
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure.

TLI P. BABCocK, of Avoca, N. Y, a
= veteran of the 3rd N. Y. Artillery and
for thirty years of the Babcock s.
Munsel Carriage Co., of Auburn, says: II
write to express my gratitude for the mirac-
lous benefit received from DR.. Miles Heart
Cure. Isuffered for years, as result of army
life, from sciatica which affected my heart
in the worst form, my limbs swelled from
the ankles up. bloated until / was unable
to button my clothing; had sharp pains
about the heart, smothering spells and
shortness of breath For three months
was unable to lie down, and all the sleep I
got vas in an arm chair. i was treated by
the best doctors but gradually grew worse.
About a year ago l commenced taking DIR.
Miles New Heart Cure and it saved my life
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

A Georgia judge is credited with
saying In giving formal judicial opin-
lon: Indeed. it is always probable
that something improbable will hap
pea.''
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Yictoriea.

Dewey's feat she will remember
30 she says, with earnest truth;
For on that day 1t came to pass.
Baby cut his first wee tooth.
M " Truth
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

Rdssell A Alger is deyoting con-
siderable portion Of his time to writ
leg personal letters for publication.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Estate of Eliza NJ. Fellows. Deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, that the subscribers
nave been duly appointed ADMINISTRATORS OF
the estate OF Eliza NJ. Fellows late of Riceville
In the county OF Howard, state OF Iowa, de.
ceased ,lntestate. and have taken upon themselves
mat trust by giving bonds as the law directs
the said deceased are REQUIRED to exhibit The 10
same; and persons indebted to the said estateare
called upon to make payment to
ELlZBETH q. HERRING.
HELEN s. MOSHER,
Administrators
Cresco, Iowa. Aus. 10, 1898. 99w8
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

F,r admiral, George Dewey; for
vice admiral, Winfield Scott Sohley.
Platmorm-d-n red tape; go ahead.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

If red tape were food and drink, the
American volunteers would be living
On the best in the I,nd,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

pr Miles NERVE PLATTER Only go.
aIonthly Pains cured by Or. Miles, Pain Pilia
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06
Summer Months


are responsible for avery large proportion Of
intestinal diseases. especially cholera morbus
diarrhoea, dysentery in adults and cholera in
fantum and infantile darrhoea in children
SEyERA'S CHOLERA and DIARRHOEA CURE
quickly relieves the pain, checks the spasms OF
the bowels, cures in the shortest time. 1t is a
safe, quick and reliable remedy in all intestinal
diseases of adults.and.children.
Price 25:and SO Cents.
In summer time many person feels tired
the muscles relax, one is unable to work
sEvERA's ST. GoTHARD'S OIL gives new
strength and elasticity to muscles. 1t is the
greatest PAIN-SooTHER, Price so Cts
W. F. sEVERA,
Manufacturing Pharmacist,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
severa's Family Remedies are for sale at al
druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-06

severa's Family Remedies are for sale at al
druggists.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-09
FROM NEWTON.

Machinist Angus Shields has return
ed to work after an illness of several
days.
Conductor Henderson succeeds Rose
on the Missouri Pacific, running through
here.
Jimmie Campbell is on the sick list
and Chick" Graybin is calling the To-
connective crews in the day time
This will be Conductor Mills last trip
to Newton on the Frisco, as Mr.. Kite
will bring the run in next time. while
Mills will resume his old place on the
other train, which runs only to Wich-
tia.
a young man named Curt wiesen-
huetter who was travelling from New
York to Las Vegas, lost his ticket in
the city. He bought the ticket of a
broker in St. Louis for $40, and his fare
from Newton to Las Vegas will cost
him more than that.
Fireman Ed Kirk has reported after
several days absence on account of
sickness. He was assigned to the AZ
Henry Geigold of Albuquerque. form
erly master mechanic at Nickerson ard
Ration, is visiting Foreman 2. c. lis
dale for a few DAYS