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Observation-Disclosures

The present war with Spain found
the United States without any proper
equipment in the way of war balloons
and with no trained corps to operate
this highly important arm of the mill
tary and naval service. 1t was neces
sary at the last moment to order two
balloons from France, while the con-
struction of third was undertaken by
an American manufacturer.
Had the navy been properly equipped
in this respect ii would not have re.
CURED days to determine whether OF
not the Spanish fleet WIGS in Santiago
harbor.
A captive balloon sent heavenward
from the deck CT one of our ships OF
war would have settled the very i'm
portant question in few moments
Perhaps the authorities at Washington
had made the mistake of undertaking
war balloons, as an adjunct to naval
operations, and only awoke to their i'm
portance at the eleventh hour, when an
active need for them was shown.
If SO, they were guilty of an error
hardly to be excused under the circum.
stances. War balloons are no longer an
experiment. They have been employed
in field work ever since the Franco
Prussian war, and to-day almost every
nation of Europe has a perfectly
equipped and well-trained balloon
service designed to operate in connec.
ton with it's army. Their use on ship.
board, however, is comparatively re-
centdevelopment, and the United States
will have an opportunity to make the
first practical test of their worth at sea.
The several thousand feet of twisted
wire rope that anchors the balloon is
wound on a great drum that can be
operated either by hand or from the
engine-room, as desired.
To make it's observations along the
coast the balloon ship" will steam
close to shore and take up position
from which the best view inland can
be had. The balloon will not be sent
aloft until the desired station is Sc
cured. Then the crew, with their tele-
scopes, will take their place in the
wicker car, and all will be ready for
the launching. The last is a simple
enough matter. The wire rope is
Stacked off the drum few feet at a
time and the balloon sails sl1yward of
its own accord. For ordinary work five
hundred to one thousand feet is a suf-
fcient height. This gives the men in
the car tremendous sweep of land and
water that can be examined through
their telescopes, while they accurately
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22
Disiliusion.

Bisiliusion.
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22

OBSERVATION WAR BALL
lote any operations that the enemy
may be engaged on.
The vessel need not be stationary;
It can steam along at fair rate of
speed and the occupants of the car can
continue their Investigations without
any inconvenience.
The manner in which war balloons
extend the range of human vision is
something wonderful. On perfect
level" the curvature of the earth's
surface limits mans range of vision to
eight miles. A balloon at an elevation
of 300 feet would extend 1t to 20 miles.
Rising to 500 feet this would be in
creased to 80 miles, and at 1000 feet the
men in the observation car would COM
mand view of 80 miles from point to
point.
A variety of methods are used in
sending messages or orders from the
balloon to the ships deck. An insulat-
ed telephone wire which forms the cen
ter of the anchor rope is supposed to
solve the problem, but the vibration of
the rope detracts from its usefulness
under the most favorable conditions,
and in high wind utterly destroys it..
The method of communication found
most trustworthy SO far is to send a
written message in small canvas bag,
which is attached by clip to the an
Choir rope, and is SO guided down to the
ships deck.
In calm weather the occupants of the
balloon car can be reached simply by
shouting, or, If written message must
be sent to them, it is placed in bag
that is clipped to the cable and slid up
to the car by means of small Gift"
not unlike child's toy balloon.
Perhaps very few people know that
even in a furious gale of wind "free'
balloon-that is, one not made station
ary-is as undisturbed as though it
were floating in perfect calm. The
reason for this is it drifts at rate Of
speed equal to that which the wind Is
travelling, whether it is 20, 40 or 10 miles
an hour.
With the captive balloon the case is
quite different, and an ascent with any
but fayoring weather conditions pro-
duces seasickness more dreadful
than that caused by old Neptune. The
captive swings on its tether in wide
circle much after the manner of q
"darting". kite, and should the wind
be very strong it is literally beaten
down to earth. 1t is this inability Of a
captive balloon to work in a high wind
which has caused skeptics to declare
them to be utterly useless in military
or naval operations.
The car of a naval balloon will be as
safe place as any exposed post can be
in war time. 1t is entirely out of the
range of artillery, of course, and the
risk of harm from rifle bullets is com.
paratively slight for it would require
the skill of the best marksman to hit
a balloon sailing, say, a thousand feet
| in air and half mile distant. 1t is
safe to assert that no Spanish rifiemar
can ever attain such result, save by
the happiest chance. But if this chance
shot comes, what Of the men in the
carp There will be first an escape Of
gas fr9m the hole made by the bullet
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22

DON TOWED BY A CRUISER.
ney to Tampa. They 1ea him on crack
ers and candy and peanuts and ban
anas and let him out to stretch himself
occasionally when the trainmen were
at safe distance. Now and then his
little black foot stuck out reclaless1y
into the isle and was slapped and
ticllled until it vanished into the gloom
of his snug retreat. But Pete was sleep
ing when that happened, his head on
sack and his body all bundled in q
slicleer. He had pretty snug time of
ltand suffered good many indignities
before he landed finally in Tampa.
There he has been kind of pet and
blanket and smeared with flour until he
was white, and ducked and court-mar-
tailed for his life on a dozen different
occasions, until he has begun to doubt
If there's any fun in it. He has been
led to believe that each ceremony is a
necessary part of a soldiers initia tion.
He thinks no man is fit to carry a gun
until he's been "t'rowed in blanket"
He has deadly fear of ghosts and ga
tors. He thinks the gators are after
him night and day, and his black eyes
are always looking out for them until
sleep has overpowered him. Long be-
fore the men turn in at night the little
black colonel" is sound asleep on the
blankets, worn out with the fear and
burden of his day. He is up before re-
veille, helping the cook with his fire
wood, his eye out for gators. He peels
potatoes and blacllens boots and brings
water and hears of many terrible things
that live only for his comfort and Is
on the whole, very miserable, should
think
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22

then one fatal swoop of the collapsing
sphere of vanished silk, the whistling
of slackened ropes as they cut through
the air-and death a thousand feet be-
low for the daring occupants of the
car.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22

Home Seekers Excursion from CIR esco,
July 10Th, Aug. I'd and 10th, Sept
9th and goth, and Oct. 4th and 18th
good 81 days-$2.00 more than one
way rate for round trip.
SO to Nj. j. WHITE, Agt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22

From the safety of his yam patch
Blanco declares that he would rather
die than surrender. He'll have to dc
one or the other.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22

National Encampment Union Veterans,
Rock Island, Aug. Sth to 18th. good
to return until Aug 9th -$20 90 more
than one way rate.
1878 M. j. WHITE, Agt.
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For Sale.

A 5-room house with good cellar,
good we'll and cisterp, situated on
about 81 acres OF land, with all neces-
sary outbulldings. Enquire OF j. A.
Hall for price and terms.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22
Notice!

To farmers adjacent to Bonair and
vicinity:
l have purchased the Blacksmith
Shop and tools at this place and en-
gagged a good workman to carry on
the work. Bring in your work and !
will guarantee good work and reason
able prices. Yours truly
7. S. johnson.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22

National Encampment G, A. r.,
Cincinnati, o., sell Sept. Sd, 4th and
5th-one fare for round trip $14.75,
1878 M. j. WHITE, Agt.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-07-22
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He Didn't Know.

The justice hadn't married many peo-
pie before; that was why he felt called
upon to be somewhat solemn on this
occasion.
"Do you realize the full extent of the
obligations that You are assuming"
he asked of the groom.
''S-s-sh!" cautioned the bride. Course
he don't, jedge, or he'd cut an run, but
what's that to you? 'Taih't your bust
ness 10 scare him off, is it? Amt you
goin' to give a poor woman no show at
all ?"-Chicaco Post
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
BONES OF MASTODON,
Wisconsin Farmer Makes an I'M
pcrtant Discovery on His Place.

Wisconsin Farmer Makes an Inn
pOrtant Discovery on His Place.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
Just now the hamlet of Anderson's
Mills, in Grant county, Wisconsin, on
the narrow-gauge line of the Chicago
& Northwestern railroad, is receiving
more than its share of nOtoriety. 1t
is due to the recent discovery of the
bones Of a mastodon belonging to the
glacial period. Harry Anderson, a
farmer in the neighborhood, was on
his way to an oat field when he noticed
something prOtruding from the ground
Upon examination it proved to be a
bone, and, curious because Of its ap-
parent abnormal size, he carefully re-
moved the surrounding earth It was
a mammoth tusk. nine feet four inches
long and twenty-five inches in circum-
ference.
The location was carefully gone over,
with the result that the following bones
We're unearthed: Two tusks, seventeen
backbone vertebrae; two front leg
bones, one piece Of skull bone, two
shoulder bones, three teeth, twenty
fragments Of ribs, one fiat bone, five
foot bones.
The teeth and tusks are exceptionally
good specimens, the former being the
color Of agate and we'll preserved. One
of the teeth weighed four pounds. The
tusks are somewhat broken.
The officers of the state historical
society were present at the elimination
and Immediately purchased the speci-
mems. Curiously enough the remains
of a mastodOn were found years ago
near the same place that, when put
together. gave a fair idea Of the hind
part of the mastodOn. The recent dis
covery was Of the fore part of the ex-
tinct mammoth, and the two will be
joined together and placed in the state
museum at Madison.
1t is supposed that the mastodons
were forced to that part of Wisconsin
during the glacial period. That part
of the state is what is termed the
"driftless area" because the glaciers
separated as they came from the north
and did not pass over the land, but
met again where Northern Illinois now
is. The soil was at that time supposed
to be soggy and treacherous, and the
suppOsition is that in many cases the
mastodons floundered and died in the
valleys. The one found in Richland
county last year bears out this belief,
and the recent discovery at Anderson's
Mills comedies with it. Both skeletons
were found in clay SOIL where the
bones of mastadons are always found.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
The Stock Markets.

NEW YORK, Sept. 27-London started
prices downward this morning and there
were general declines after the opening. on
account of the uneasiness over the bank state
ment. There was evidently profit-taking on
q heavy speculative line of some of the lead
ing stocks, the effect being most pronounced
In the Northern Pacifics and st. Paul, the
former running off point. At the same time
there were points of strength in the market,
notably Baltimore Ohio, and Chicago Great
Western, on reports of passing to the control
of Great Northern interests looking to the
formation of a great transcontinental trunk
line. One or two Of the specialties also moved
brskly upwards. There was covering OF
weakness from the market AS a consequence,
a liberal demand sprang up at the low level
and there was quite notable absorption OF
stocks.
Prices of the coalers were bid up sharply
in the second hour on the strength OF the
Reading statement showing an increase for
the fiscal year Of over million dollars in net
earnings and a balance of almost per cent
after all prior requirements applicable to
dividends on the first preferred stocks.
The completion of the large speculative SELL
Ing in ST. Paul brought that stock up again
on buying invited by the traffic statement for
the second week in September, showing an in
crease in earnings over last years high level.
The bank statement also proved stronger than
expected, with surplus remaining of $4,240.
400, and precipitated a general buying move
ment. Sugar was suddenly raided down 8
points in the final transactions and increased
sympathetic reactions IN some Of the special
ties but the general market held pretty firm
at net gains throughout. New York Air Brake
rose AZ points, but reacted a point. Wabash
preferred advanced IA
Reading and Wisconsin Central bonds were
active and strong, and Wabash dibenture B.
continued to advance. Railroad bonds have
moved sharply upward in the lat
ter part of the week, on an in
creased volume of business. United States
rs have advanced 1; the IS when issued q,
and other government issues u in the bid
price.
STOCKS.
The following were the fluctuations of the
leading railway and industrial shares, fur
nished by G. H. F. Smith & Co., members
New York stock exchange and Chicago board
of trade:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
VICTORIA'S FAVORITE HYMNS.
They Mainly Relate to the Future
State and Breathe Resignation.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
For mary years after the queen had made
her highland home at Balmoral with her fam
lily she would not have any hymn sung
either at Crathe church or at the private
services in the castle, but was content with
the quaint version of the psalms in general
use among the Presbyterians of the old
school. Now the Scottish Hymnal" is used
at both, and the hymns selected for the castle
services are generally chosen by Princess
Beatrice or the ladies in personal attendance
on the sovereign. The queen is very fond
of Nearer, My God, to Thee" and so are
the Prince and Princess of Wales. Another
great favorite with the prince is the So
dier's Hymn written by Rev. Arthur Robins
of Holy Trinity church, Windsor and set
to Rossini's music. Never does H. R. III
attend that church without this hymn being
sung, in which he joins heartily.
Charles Wesley's 'Jesus Lover of NV
Soulo and old John Newton's "How Sweet
the Name of Jesus Sounds" have ALWAYS
been enjoyed and appreciated by the queen
but for the last thirty years her choice has
fallen most frequently on hymns relating to
the future state and breathing the spirit of
resignation. 1t is impossible to follow them
from year to year without feeling that the
attitude of her majestys mind is Though
he Stay me- yet will l trust in him. For
some years after the death of the prince
consort no hymns were sung at the annual
memorial services.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
Live Stock Markets.

at the Union stock yards today were: Cat
tie, 1,448; calves, 142; hogs, 715; sheep, 1892.
Cattle receipts were large Westerns. A big
bunch of feeders sold at a fair price, con-
stuff was not offered. The hog receipts were
light but of fair quality. The market drop
ped shade. but was not as weak as at
heavy, but were mostly stockers and feed
ers. The few butcher sheep and lambs Of
fered sold at steady prices.
Hogs-Market a shade lower in sympathy
with &c decline at other points. Receiets
were light, but of fair quality. Representa-
tive sales.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
Up TURN FOR WHEAT
INCREASED SIGNS OF BOARDING
AND ENLARGING EXPORT
DEMAND
SEND PRICES UP SLIGHTLY
Figures Regarding Foreign Crop
Appearing - They Are Not En-
cOuraging to the Bears-SelIers
of Wheat on Futures Are Timid
They Distrust Existing Ap-
pearances.

The past week has developed some i'm
provement in the price of wheat, and for the
excellent reason that gradual shrinkage in
estimates in the worlds crop Is being real
lied. The tendency always is, while a crop
Is growing, to boom it along, notwithstand-
ing weather conditions, and whoop her up
into bullying proportions based only on fancy,
and always with the consciousness that
collapse must occur somewhere; and the
shriveling of the bubble, as well as the shriv-
eIlng OF the grain itself, has its subsequent
general effect upon values
me following are the comparative quota
lions in the markets named at the close of
business Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sept. II,
respectively:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
RANGE AND NATIVE CATTLE.

From now on and for some time to come
range cattle IN good condition will come In
competition with pretty good natives and
adversely affect their prices Those who
have natives that have been selling around SIS
in the present condition of the market should
decide to do one of two things-either
hold them and feed them into condition to
put them beyond range competition. which
can be done If the cattle have sufficient quail
ity to start with, or else ship them as soon
as possible before the, range competition be-
comes keener. Buyers will not pay s4.T5 to
$5.25 for natives when they can get range
cattle for $4.25 to- SAFE; that they can make
do.-Iova Homestead.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
STOCK SHEEP. AND LAMRs.

The demand for stock sheep and lambs is
remarkably good on the range, as well as at
market. Sheep are comparatively scarce in
the East, and farmers down in Ohio are maxi
ing some earnest Inquiries about prices, etc.
Up in Montana competition has forced prices
fetched 81 and lambs0 SO. These. Of course.
are outside figures, but they show what a
strong demand there Is. The growing popu-
prices for wool have stimulated an astonishing
amount of activity In the sheep business.
There Is not an oversupply of sheep at pres
masters seem to have great faith In the f,I-
ture.-Drovers Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
MARKET FOR STOCK CALVES.

The sudden collapse in the market for
stock calves was not entirely unexpected.
Prices have been remarkably high for
long time, and while the demand is still
fairly good, it is net likely that prices will
again get back to their former abnormal
height. Country buyers have turned their
attention more to Western rangers since the
season opened, and seem to feel that they
can make a better investment by getting
these young grass-fed cattle. The volume of
business in feeding cattle is growing per-
ceptibly as the season advances but is not
vailed year ago.-Drovers' Journal.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
Snakes sheddinu

When the snake sheds his skin, which &C.
ours trequently-as often as every four or
five weeks-the skin of the eyes comes off
with the rest Translucent in most parts, the
skin over the snakes eye is perfectly trans
parent
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-19
FAT CATTLE IN TEXAS

Fat cattle are to be found In all the pas
lures on account Of the propitious season, and
shippers who go there to examine them are
all pleased with their condition and readily
buy them. What pleases the owners best Of