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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

YOU" replied the doctor; "for you
cannot hold your tongue. We are not
the only men who know of this paper.
These fellows who attacked the inn to-
night-bold, desperate blades, for sure
and the rest who stayed aboard tina t
lugger, and more, l dare say not far
off, are, one and all, through thick and
thin, bound that they'll get that money.
We must none of us go alone till we
get to sea. Jim and l shall stick to-
gether in the meanwhile; you'll take
Joyce and Hunter when you ride to
Bristol, and, from first to last, not one
of us must breathe word of what
we've found"
"Livesey," returned the squire, you
are always in the right of it. Ill be
as silent as the grave"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

OLDEST FIRE ENGINl
make some sort of Il present to the place,
and as result presented the town au-
thorities with the machine.
That was in 1875, q little more than
100 years ago; and the people of Shell
burne thought themselves very for
tunate in deed to become possessors Of
so modern an aid in the fighting of
flames. 1t was very handsomely paint
ed, well built, of lasting material, and
for a long time it was the towns chief
protection from fire. AS the years went
on, however, genius began to produce
fire fighting apparatus that left the
poor old machine far away in the rear.
They are not quick to change nor to
forget the old loves in Nova Scotia,
but about half century ago it was
decided that King Georges gift was a
trifle too ancient, and that the safety
of the townspeople demanded a more
modern fire machine Like the lannon's
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

prentice also, SO that she should not
want help while was gone.
1t was on seeing that boy that I'M
derstood, for the first time, my situa-
ton. l had thought up to that moment
of the adventures before me, not at all
of the home that l was leaving; and
now, at sight of this clumsy stranger,
who was to stay here in my place beside
my mother, l had my first attack of
tears. l am afraid 1 led that boy
dogs life, for he was new to the work.
l had hundred opportunities of set
ting him right and putting him down,
and was not slow to profit by them.
The night passed, and the next day,
after dinner, Redruth and were afoot
again and on the road. l said good-by
to mother and the cove where had lived
since / was born, and the dear old Adj
miral Benbow-since he was repainted,
no longer quite so dear. One of my last
thoughts was of the captain, who had
SO often strobe along the beach with his
cooked hat, his saber-cut cheek, and his
old brass telescope. Next moment we
had turned the corner, and my home
was out of sight.
The mail picked us up about dusk
at the Royal George, on the heath.
was wedged in between Redruth and
a stout old gentleman, and in spite of
the swift motion and the cold night air,
l must have dozed great deal from
the very first, and then slept like u
log uphill and down dale through stage
after stage; for when was awakened,
at last, it was by punch in the ribs,
and l opened my eyes to find that we
were standing still before large build
ing in city street, and that the day
had already broken a long time.
where are we?" / asked.
Bristol" said Tom. "Get down."
Mr.. Trelawney had taken up his resi-
dence at an inn far down the docks, to
superintend the work upon the schoon-
er. Thither we had now to walk, and
our way, to my great delight, lay along
the quays and beside the great multi
tude of ships of all sizes and rigs and
nations. In one, sailors We're singing
| at their work; in another, there were
men aloft, high over my head, hanging
TO threads that seemed no thicker than
SPIDERS. Though 1 had lived by the
shore all my life, l seemed never to
have been near the sea till then. The
smell of tar and salt was something
new. / saw the most wonderful figure
heads, that had all been far over the
ocean. saw, besides, many old sailors,
with rings in their ears, and whiskers
curled in ringlets, and tarry pig-tails,
and their staggering, clumsy sea-walk;
and if had seen as many kings or arch
bishops l could not have been more de-
| lighted.
And ! was going to sea myself; ia
sea in schooner. with piping boat
swain, ard pig-tailed singing seamen;
to sea, bound for an unknown island,
and to seek for buried treasure.
While was still in this delightful
dream, we came suddenly in front o.
large inn, and met Squire Trelawney.
all dressed out like sea officer, in
stout blue cloth, coming out of the door
with smile on his face, and a capital
| imitation of a sailors walk.
Here you are" he cried, 'and the
doctor came last night from London.
Bravo-the ships company completed"
"Oh, sir cried /, 'when do we sail?'
''Sail!" says he. 1--WE sail tomorrow"
(To be continued)
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
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SYNOPSIS.
cHApTrR 1-Rillv Ror

CHAPTER billy Bones, an old sea
dog, much addicted to rum. lodges at Adj
n,ira1 Ranhnw inn.
CHAPTER II.-Stranger, called BLACK
Dog meets Bones; an Interview ends in
fight and disappearance of stranger.
Bones suffers aDoplectic stroke.
CHAPTER Ill.-lilind DegSar comes to
Inn. presses something in Bones hand
and leaves. Ten o'clock!" Bones
cries. Six hours Well do them YETI" at
which moment he Is struck dead by apo
nlevv
sCI1ArIrn lv.-Near Bones body IL
found a little round paper. blackened on
one side, on the other the words: You
have till ten to-night." Gold is found in
Zones sea chest. and an oilskin packet.
G'lieh. taken from inn.
CHAPTER V.-Blind man Pew) with
companions attack the inn. Chagrined at
not finding "F'lint's fist" the scoundrels
scatter. Blind Pew Is run down and killed
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
IS NOT THIS A
FACT?

While many OF the Nurserymen
were growing and selling new, I'M
tested varieties and now Boosting
of their long experience (who had
the most experience, the nursery
man or the customer? We say the
customer had the experience, the
nurseryman the money! during
this time we have been testing all
varieties, dlscarding all worthless
and propagating all varieties that
proved valuable for this locality
We now have 1900 trees in orch
ard, besides acres of small fruit,
aud can Judge as to the value of
each.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
THINGS OLD, NEW AND INTERESTING,
Some Novelties That Attract the Attention Of
This Busy World of Ours.

Prof. Trowbridge's giant can best be
explained by advising them to compare
the electric descriptive charge with that
of the ordinary machine. Perhaps the
largest N-ray machine in the country
next to that owned by Prof. Trow-
bridge, is the property of Prof. w. j.
Morton, of New York The distance
between the positive and negative
poles in this machine is not more than
foot; it is over this distance that the
descriptive electrical discharges pass
from pole to pole. Imagine, therefore,
machine where the positive and mega
tive poles are four feet apart, and
some idea of the superiority of Prof.
Trowbridge's machine can be gained.
The N-ray that this giant machine
can make possible is more powerful
than any of which Prof. Roentgen ever
talked-or dreamed, probably. 1t is
believedf that through it and the devei-
opments res1lltipp from its uSe n
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
Saved His Life.

S. F. Fritz, of GIT Sedgwick Street,
Chicago, says: 81 had severe cough
which settled on my lungs, l tried a
number of advertised remedies and
also placed myself under treatment
of several physicians with no benefit.
l was recommended to try Foley's
Honey and Tar. With little eApecta-
ton of getting relief, l purchased a
bottle. | had taken but a few doses
when felt greately improved; l was
enabled to sleep, splitting of blood
ceased. and by the time l had taken
the second bottle | was entirely well.
1t saved my life"
Sold by j. j. Lowry
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

old engine down at Asbury Park, N. j..
which Founder Bradley bought for the
little ones of the place, the old fire ma
chine when mustered out, became the
plaything of the boys of Shelburne-
and their sisters too, for that matter.
1t continued to serve this purpose for
q number of years, but finally it was
dismantled, the tub filled with earth
and placed in the front yard of resi-
flower garden. For a very long time
the flowers grew thrifty in it during
the summer and the bulbs nestled close
to the old oallen surface during the
winter months. AT last, however, relic
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
ing beside

MUST POW ERFUI X KAY
Plante's so-called rheostatic machine,
but it is far more practical and more
powerful.
Sixty plates of glass which form con-
densers are the really essential part of
the machine. These plates are charged
in multiple by 10000 storage cells, and
are discharged in series, giving intense
disruptive discharges over four feet in
lengt tn. Just imagine stream of cleo
trio sparks four feet long, swapping,
cracking, buzzing, in that same weird,
uncanny fashion in which the lightning
sometimes plays for an instantalong its
zigzag track from cloud to cloud. The
length of the electric spark is exactly
proportional to the voltage lengths over
one inch.
To those who have ever seen an X
ray machine in operation. the size OF
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
THE OLDEST FIRE ENGINE.

Recently Placed on Exhibition by
Shelburne. Nova Scotia.
Copyright, 1871
The authorities of the town of Shell
burne, in Nova Scotia, have just placed
on exhibition the Oldest fire machine in
North America. 1t was built in Eng
land in the early part of the last CEN
tury, and became the property of the
crown. When King George III. as
cended the throne of England it was
considered a fine machine, and one day
when the monarch's attention happened
to be called to Shelburne for some rea-
son or other, he decided that he would
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

IN NORTH AMERICA.
hunters discovered it, learned its his
tory, withdrew it from mother earth'a
BOSOM, restored 1t to fully as good a
condition as it exhibited the day that
his Brittanic majesty bestowed it as
an evidence of his good will upon the
people of Shelburne, and turned it over,
to the officials of the town to be placed
where everyone could see just how fire
was fought in Eye olden tyne"
A glance at the ancient machine as
shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton gives the best opportunity for
comparison between the old and new
methods of fighting fire that has been
offered in a long while. Ttseems almost.
impossible to believe that the horseless
fire engine that thunders through the
streets of Boston these days is really!
the legitimate successor Of the queer
machine with which they fought fire
In Nova Scotia more than 100 years aRos
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

IN EXISTENCE.
new era will dawn SO far as the avail
ability of the N-ray is concerned. Here
is light powerful enough to test the
theories of the experts who have
claimed that the possibilities of the
N-ray are only limited by the degree
Of development.
Electricians who are studying the
N-ray problem in different cities of the
United States are discussing the adj
visibility of inviting Prof. Trowbridge
to carry out various proposed tests OF
the powers of the ray, with view of
settling forever the disputed question:
as to the effect of tremendous in
crease of the penetrating power. Mr..
Edison is authority for the statement
that the construction of this machine
Gan best be likened to the dawning of
new day in the world of electricity
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

:tis reported that Grants tombstone
at Riverside, n. Y, is being supplied
with gas heaters, because heat is need
ed for the proper preservation Of The
marble OF which it is built, and PARTLY
for the comfort of the guards and care
takers who are on,dutv in, the tomb.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
POWERFUL x-RAY MACHINE.
Recently Placed in the Scientific
School of Harvard College.

copyright, 1871
There has recently been placedin the
Lawrence scientific school of Harvard
college the greatest N-ray machine in
the world. 1t possesses the astonish-
ing electric motive force of 100000
volts. This voltage, if utilized upon an
electric railway, would be sufficient to
keep 2,4Go cars constantly in motion for
single Gay.
This great machine-for great it is in
size as we'll as force-is operated under
the supervision of Prof. owbridge,
director of Jefferson physical lab
ratory of Harvard, and one of the
best-known of modern electricians.
Prof. Trowbridge describes his machine
shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton with the professor himself stand
ing beside it-as modification of
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

of him, that, tell you, sir, was some
times proud; he was an Englishman.
I've seen his topsails with these eyes,
off Trinidad, and the cowardly son of a
rum-puncheon that / sailed with put
back-put back, sir, into Port of
Spain"
well, I've heard Of him myself, in
England" said the doctor. But the
point is, had he money!"
Money!" cried the squire. "Have
sou heard the story? What were these
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
Don't Tobacco Shit and Smoke Your Lite AWAY.

&c quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag.
neuc. full of life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
BAG, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
BENTs & UPTON
1 mile cast of town.

Everybody Says So.
Cascarets Candy Calhartic, the most Won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on Kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habituai constipation
Of q. G. c. to-day; 10, rs, SO cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by oil druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 25o
II c. G. g. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
Gordon HinbIander.,

Until further orders, only Scotchmen
are to be accepted as recruits for the
Gordon Highlanders.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15

Itching, Burning, Skin Diseases
Cured for Thirty five Cents. DIR. Ag-
news ointment relieves in one day
and cures letter, Salt Rheum, Scald
Head, Eczema, Barber's Itch, Ulcers,
Blotches and all eruptions of the skin.
1t is soothing and quieting and acts
like magic III the cure of all baby
humors. 35c. 70. Sold by Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-15
Good Things.

ATLAS of the Northwest"
: 1t sells in book stores for $500
+: 1t contains maps of the World,
!. United States, and is full OF sta
(: tistlcs and description.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-13
The Italian Riots

Rome, May 1l.-Martial law has been
proclaimed in the province of Como.
There was rioting yesterday at NOvara
in A mob there stoned the
ing five OF them. An officer and some
soldiers were injured. The Milorgan User
otto publishes an order calling under
arms the reserviStS employed on the
railways. They are to leave their en-
ployment, but are to be under military
law and thus to prevent railway strikes
and agitation. The governor of Milan
has issued a decree declaring that per-
sons found cycling in the province of
Milan will be court-martialed. Another
decree prolongs to May 18th bills falling
due after May 18th.
London, May 12.-The Vienna CORE
of The Daily Telegraph, de-
scribing the riots at Milan, says: lone
thousand persons were arrested, 600 kill
ed and 1000 wounded. In one instance
twenty students were killed at the main
station of the Vicina railway line. Three
hundred rioters set fire to all the rail-
way carriages, and the military hurryins
I'D. unfortunately fired on the firemen
who were trying to disperse the roiters
with a hose. Many Of the firemen were
killed. AS all the printing houses in
Milan refused to print the manifesto. the
military government was proclaimed by
drums and the roar of cannon.
The Rome correspondent OF h Times
sends by mail a long dispatch which the
censor had refused to allow to be trans
mitted by wire. practically confirming
ahe terrible nature Of the riOting at MilaT
and elsewhere. The Times correspondent
explains that the bread issue is a mere
pretext for insurrection prepared before.
hand by associations Of navvies anC
railway employees. in which a strong so
ciaIist and republican leaven has Ions
been working.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-13

IL VIII open for the Season ON the goth
Instant-Manager Campbell In Here
TO Have Improvements Made.

Mr.. George Campbell, of Charlotte.
manager OF the Seashor Hotel, at
Wrightsville Beach. arrived IN the city
yesterday with his Man Friday Sylvester
Loftin, colored, Who was famifiarly
known near and far as Front" at the
Purcell and The orion, in this city. and
lately at the Central Hotel. at Char
7otte.
Mr.. Campbell comes down to get the
Seashore Hotel in readiness for the sea-
son now about to open. He expects 20 be
ready to open for guests on the 10Th of
May.
. In the meantime, Mr.. Campbell will
begin the improvements at the Seashore
Hotel. heretofore mentioned in The Mes
senger, He will go to the beach this
morning n will have work commenced
right away in the building of the big pa
vilion and bath rooms south of and con-
Meeting with the hotel. Additional rooms
will also be added to the hotel.
Mr.. Campbell anticipates a most sue
cessful season, despite the war. He has
many inquiries from several states for
board during the summer.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-13
Sent to the Wilmington Light Infantry
Raleigh.

A large box was yesterday sent by
express to the Wilmington Light In
fantry, now in camp at Raleigh. The
box contained cigars, cigarettes, smok-
ing and chewing tobacco, writing ma
terial and other desirable, especially at
this time, articles. 1t vas the gift of a
number of thoughtful, clever gentle
men of this city, and it will gladden. the
hearts of our gallant, self-sacriicing
boys. This generous present shout be
appreciated not only by the company,
but by the entire community. BY the
time this bit of news is perused by
most of our readers several more boxes,
all loaded with acceptable articles, will
be enroute for the camp, as another
present to the Light Infantry from the
same gentlemen.
n., syes were packed at the cigar
emporium Of Mr.. H. ]. Gerken, who
made a liberal donation. One of the
most catchy and ~relishable articles in
one Of the boxes was a very large cake
bearing the monogram Of the company.
This was given by Mr.. r. j. Warren.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-13
Mr. Neil McKfnnon Makes an Assign
ment.

MIR. Neil McKinnon Makes an Assign
ment.
We regret to note that Mr.. Neill Nc
Kinnon, the grocer, who has been in
business several years at No. 3 South
Water street, made an assignment yes
terday evening for the benefit of his
creditors. The deed Of assignment was
filed yesterday at 6:15 o'clock, and sets
forth that he is indebted to various
parties and is unable to meet the de-
mands made upon him, hence he as
signs his stock Of groceries, notes, ac-
counts, chooses in action, safe, show
cases and fixtures to be disposed of and
the proceeds to be equitably distributed
among his creditors.
MI. Duncan McEachern is named as
the assignee, and Messrs. Bellamy &
Bellamy are attorneys for the assignor.
The preferences named are $500 exemp-
ton for Mr.. McKinnon, $50 for his at
torneys, the costs of the trust, $7S4 due
to Volllers & Hashagen for goods, and
$165 due the Atlantic National Bank on
a note of date November Is, 1897. The
residue if any is to be distributed
among other creditors.
We hope Mr.. McKinnon will soon be
able to resume business.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-05-13
Church News

Rev. "A. ]. McKelway, editor Of The
North Carolina Presbyterian and sup
erintendent vf the Synodical Missions
will visit the First Presbyterian church
of Wilmington this week, will preach
at Southport at 8 p. m. Friday, May
18th. All are cordially invited to at
tend. The Rev. DR.. p. -. Morton of
Wilmington will begin services at
Southport next Tuesday evening. The
commission appointed 10y Wilmington
Presbytery at it's late meeting will
meet Friday evening May Goth, to or
ganize a church at that place il the
way be clear. The members Of the
Commission are Revs. "a. D.. Mcclure
and p. c. Morton, Colonel ]. D. Taylor
and Mr.. Oscar Pearsall, OF this city.