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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
THE PEACE PROCLAMATION.
Copy of the Document Issued by the
President of the United States
on August 12.

Copy of the Document Issued by the
President of the United States
on August IL.
Whereas, BY a protocol concluded
and signed August ~, 1895, by William
r. Day, secretary of state of the
United States, and his excellency Jules
Cambon, ambassador extraordinary
and plenipotentiary of the republic OF
France, at Washington, respectively
representing for this purpose the gov
eminent of the United States and the
government ofSpain, the United States
and Spain have formally agreed upon
the terms ON which negotiations for
the establishment of peace between
the two countries shall be undertaken,
and
Whereas, 1t is in said protocol
agreed that upon its conclusion and
signature hostilities between the two
countries shall be suspended, and that
notice to that effect shall be given as
soon as possible by each government
to the commanders of its military and
naval forces:
Now, therefore, I, William Mckinley,
president of the United States, do, in
accordance with the stipulations of
the protocol, declare and proclaim on
the part of the United States suspen-
sion Of hostilities, and do hereby com
mand that orders be Immediately given
through the proper channels to the
commanders of the military and naval
forces of the United States to abstain
from all acts inconsistent with this
proclamation.
In witness whereof / have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of
the United States TO be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington this
18th day Of August, in the year of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and
ninety-eight, and of the independence
of the United States the one hundred
and twenty-third
WILLIAM MKINLEY.
By the President:
WILLIAM r. DAY. Secretary of State.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09

MK RS. MARY LEWIS, wife of promi-
AVN neht farmer. and we'll known by all
old residents near Belmont, N. Y.
writes For twenty-seven years had been
aconstant sufferer from nervous prostra-
ton, and paid large sums of money for doc
tors and advertised remedies without bene-
tit. Three years ago my condition was
alarming; the least noise would startIe and
unnerye me. | was unable TO sleep, had q.
number of sinking spells and slowly grew
worse Ibesan using DR.. Miles Restorative
Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills. At first
the medicine seemed to have no effect, but
after taking few bottles began to notice
change; rested better at night, my appe-
tite began to improve and rapidly grew
better, until now am as nearly restored
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
HOW to Exterminate cnterniIlnr..

The Waterbury American quotes a
farmer as follows: Every year hear
of caterpiilars destroying whole or
chards. There is nothing SO easy TO
dispose of. bore hole in the tree
deep enough to reach the sap, fill
the hole with sulphur, and plug it up.
The sap takes the sulphur to every
limb and twig, and the caterpillars
disappear at once. I have used it for
years"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
Santiago. SIX CT Inc Killed we're
Roosevelt's rough riders.

Santiago. SIX cf the Killed were
Roosevelt's rough riders.
June 29.--A dinirai CaEtara's Ca,iiz
feet reached Port Said, Egypt, and
awaited orders. Successful conclu-
sion of the landing of the army by
the navy in surf al Gaiguiri and
Siboney without loss or injury of
single man.
June PIT was officially announced
that Commodore Watson, with
strong fleet, would attack spains
coasts.
June 2a.-The president proclaimed
blockade of southern Cuba from
Cape Frances 10 Cape Cruz, also Of
Puerto Rico, Cen. shafter reported
that he was within three miles of
Santiago. Capt, Sigsbee, Of The st.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09

Jan. "a, 1s9s.-The battleship Maine or
dered to Havana.
Feb. 9.-The De LONE letter pub
lished.
Feb. 10.-De Lone resigns and his res
ignation accepted at Madrid.
Feb. Redistribution of the Maine in
the harbor of Havana.
March S.-Congress votes unanimously
and without debate for a defense
fund of $5O,ooo,ooo.
March 2s.-United States board of in
quiry reports that the Maine was
blown up by external mine.
Apris I.-President Mckinley sends
his Cuban message to congress.
April >o.--The government sends its
ultisoatum to Spain. and the queen
regent opens the cortes with war
like speech. The Spanish minister at
Washington asks for his passports.
April 21.-Minister Woodford asks for
his passports at Madrid, and leaves
for Paris.
April 22.-War opens with the Nash
vilie's capture of the Buena Ventura
duO luC 1NSW 1'}IN capture Oh lllG
Pedro. Havana harbor declared in a
state of blockade.
April 23.-President calls for $4,000
volunteers.
April 24.-spain declares war.
April 25.-Congress declares that war
began on April 21 by act of Spain,
States called upon for their quota of
troops.
April 26.--Chairman Dingley reports
war revenue bill to the house. Eng
land publishes her neutrality, dated
April 90, reciting that ga state of
war unhappily exists" etc. Spain
appeals to the powers.
April 81. = Mutanzas earthworks
sheIed and silenced by the New
York, Puritan and Cincinnati.
Steamer Guido made a prize by
monitor Terror. Dewey's Asiatie
squadron sails from Mrs bay to
Manila, and the Spanish fleet leaves
Manila to meet him.
April 2s.-Congress agrees to naval
appropriation bill of nearly SAT .o00,-
900.
April es.-House passes bill for popu.
lar bond issue of $400,0O0,00O Naval
bill passes the senate. Spanish feet
leaves Cape Verde islands.
May 1.-Spanish fleet demolished by
Commodore Dewey in the Bay of
Manila. Eleven Spanish warships
completely destroyed.
May 4.--The fighting ships of Admiral
SIMPSONS squadron sailed from Key
West, after preparing for long stay
at sea.
May 1o.-The Spanish cortes voted the
war credits.
May 11.-Maj. Gen Merritt was or
deref to the Philippine islands as
MILITARY governor.
May 1z.-News was received Of the
arrival of the Spanish Cape Verde
squadron at Martinique, West In.
dies. The gunboat Wilmington, the
torpedo boat Winslow, and the aux
iliary gnnboat Hudson, while in Car
denas bay, were attacked by Spanish
batteries and gunboats. Ensign Bag
ley and four of the Winslow's crew
were killed and the town of Carde-
mas was shelled.
May 13.--Rear Admiral Sampson re.
ported that he had bombarded the
forts at San Juan, Puerto Rico, with
the loss of two men killed and siS
wounded, the American squadron
being uninjured. The flying squad.
ron. under Commodore schley,
sailed under secret orders from
Hampton roads. The ST. Louis broke
the telegraph cable between San
Juan. Puerto Rico and st. Thomas.
May lathe Spanish fleet was report.
ed at Curacao, off the Venezuelan
coast, and Admiral Sampson was off
Puerto Plata, Hayti.
May 16.--The Spanish fleet left cura.
Gao, and Admiral SIMPSONS fleet was
reported off Cape Haitien.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
THE LESSON is LEARNED,


May 1s.-The Oregon was announced
as safe by Secretary Long.
May l9--spain's Cape Verde fleet was
reported to have reached Santiago
de Cuba.
May ss,-'The cruiser Charleston sailed
from Gan Francisco for Manila via
Honolulu
May 24.-Admiral ceryera's fleet was
reported bottled up in Santiago
harbor By theAmerican fleets. The
Oregon arrived at Jupiter, Fla.
May rs. The president called for Vs.
600 more Rofpgteers. The transports
Australia, City of Picking, and City
of Sidney, with 1850 soldiers. left
San Francisco for Manila.
s,,la =" .ump,,orc Sellicy renortea
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
Hoods pil,c are purely vegetable, re-.
1AOON = sAiS liable, beneficial 26c.
Try Aliens Foot-Ease.

powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
ms season yonl' feet feel swollen, nervous and
NOT, and get tired easily. If You have smarting
rect or tight shoes, try Allen's Foot-Ease. 1t
cools the feet and makes walking easy, Cures
swollen and sweating feet bllsters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain
and gives rest and comfort Try it to-day. sod
by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmstead,
lie hoy, i. Z IOWA
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
THE PEACE PROTOCOL.
Text of the Paper Signed by Sec
rotary Day and NJ. Cnmbon,
French AmbassadOr

rotary Day and Nj. Cnmbon,
French Ambassador
Ills excellency, NJ. Cambon, ambas-
sador extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary of the French republic at
Washington, and Mr.. William Day,
secretary of state of the United States,
having received respectively to that eff
feet plenary powers from the Spanish
government and the government of the
United States, have established and
signed the following articles which de-
fine the terms on which the two govern
ments have agreed with regard to the
questions enumerated below and of
which the object Is the establishment
of peace between the two countries
namely:
article 1. Spain will renounce all
claim to all sovereignty over andia all her
rights over the Island of Cuba.
Article 2. Spain will cede to the
United States the Islandof Puerto Rico
and the other islands which are at pres
ent under the sovereignty of Spain in
the Antilles, as well as an island in
Ladrona archipelago to be chosen by
+ lne United states.
ARTICLE 3. The United States will oc-
cupy and retain the city and bay of
San Juan de Puerto Rico and the port
of Manila pending the conclusion of a
treaty of peace which shall determine
the control and form of government of
the Philippines.
"Article 4. Spain will Immediately
10 C,,1>o :
other islands now under Spanish SOW
ereignty in the Antilles. To this effect
each of the two governments will APP
point commissioners within ten days
after the signing of this protocol, and
these commissioners shall meet at Ha.
vana within 30 days after the signing
OF this protocol with the object of COM
ing to an agreement regarding the, car.
rying out of the details of the aforesaid
evacuation of Cuba and other adjacent
Spanish islands; and each of the two
governments shall likewise appoint
within ten days after the signature of
this protocol other commissioners, who
shall meet at San Juan de Puerto Rico
within 30days after the signature of this
protocol, to agree upon the details of
the evacuation of Puerto Iiito and
other islands now under Spanish SOW
ereignty in the Antilles.
ARTICLE s. Spain and the United
States shall appoint to treat for peace
five commissioners at the most for
either r, country; The commissioners
snall meet IN farls ON OCTOBER l at the
latest to proceed to negotiations and
to the conclusion of treaty of peace.
This treaty shall be ratified in con-
formity with the constitutional laws Of
each of the two countries.
article 8. Once this protocol is con-
cluded and signed hostilities shall be
suspended, and to that effect in the two
countries orders shall be given by
either government to the commanders
OF its land and sea forces as speedily as
possible.
Done In duplicate at Washington,
read in French and in English by the
undersigned, who atfix at the foot of
the document their signatures and
seals, August IL, 1898.
JULES CAMBoN,
civilian r. DAyU
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
Vitality of Chinese

An American physician in China
writes that he has been specially i'm
pressed by the vitality of the natives
OF 100 cases treated in dispensary,
some Of them very serious, not one
proved fatal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
War Tax In snpfp

Spain is so much in need of funds
that any person entering her limits
wearing gloves or boots nearly new,
must pay tax on them. This rule also
applies to hat or necktie which
seems new.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have meyer had Blood Poie
son can not know what q desperate coa-
dition it can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure, is communicated from
one generation to another, inaicting it's
faint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago / was inoculated with poison
by nurse who infected my babe with blood
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09

bless DR.. Miles'Neryine.
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
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for county recorder subject to
the. action of the Democratic County
Convention. I'D. GLASS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
OUR CANDIDATE IN 1900

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 14th 1898,
at O'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 ra-
ito 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, 1898-09-09

tdlnC. Inc lille one was
unequal to the struggle,
and Its life was yielded
up to the fearful poison.
For six long years I SUI
fered untold misery. I
was covered with sores
apd ulcers from head to
1ootS and no language
can express my feelings
OF woe during those long
years. I had the best
medical treatment. Sew
eral physicians success.
sively treated me, but all
IN M MI rnrca TI,1
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
BOOK AGENTS WANTED!
The Real Bismarck and
The Fall of Santiago,
both hands omely illustrated
Homeseekers Excursions via Chicago Grea
Wastar,,
R. +. Fenno s COLL E. 10th ST, New York

On September 6 and 2O5h and,
October and 18th the Chicago Great
Western Ily. will cell Homeseekersl
Excursion tickets to points ia
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, 1898-09-09

curry and potash seemed to add fuel to the
advised by friends who had seen wonderful
enres made by it, to try Swlfts Specific. We
got tWo bottles, and felt hope again revive in
again. improved from the start, and q COM
p!ete and perfect cure was the result. s. S. 8.
IS the only blood remedy which reaches des.
perate cases. MRS. T. w. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
OF the many blood remedies, s. s. 8.
Is the only one which can reach deep.
seated, violent cases. It never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach of other remedies.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
Best Bargain in howard County.

a No. farm of so 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, a7w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
ar Sale.

lpf Sale.
SeytfAl good farms in Winpesl4iek
county, can be bought for smail cash
payment, balance on long time if de.
sired. Addres NJ. Fl. CULBERT,
9Otf Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09

Cuba, was in progress When the
Spaniards received news of the sign
ing of the peace protocol. A flag
of truce was raised and word was
sent to the fleet. The battle ceased
at once. Fifteen or more Spaniards
were killed and considerable prop
erty was destroyed after the proto-
col was signed and while the orders
to cease hostilities were being con-
veyed to the army and navy com
manders.
Aug. 14.-Gens. Blanco and Macias Of
ficially acknowledged receipt of the
orders from Madrid for suspension
of hostilities and state that the in
structions are being obeyed. Only
5000 of Gen. Skaters troops remain
at Santiago.
Aug. 15.-Censul Wildman at Hong
Kong cabled the state department.
that Admiral Dewey had bombarded
Manila Saturday and the city sur
rendered, Internationally. Gen.
Blnnco has resignedillis Office as gov
ernor of Cuba, wishing to avoid his
humiliating duties in connection
with the evacuation. American
forces under Gen. Schwan defeated
1900 Spaniards in Puerto Rico.
After using 10 cent trial size oil
Ely's Cream Balm you will be sure to
buy the 90 cent size. Cream Balm
has no equal in curing catarrh and
cold in head. Ask your druggist for
it or send 10 cents to ns
ELY BROS, Sc Warren St., N. Y. City.
suffered from Catarrh three years;
it got SO bad ! could not work; | used
two BOTTLES of Ely's Cream Balm and
am entirely well; I would not be with
out it.-A. G. Clarke, S4l Shawnut
Ave-, Boston.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
Blood

is PURELY VEGETABLE, and is the onlv
blood remedy guaranteed to contain no
mercury, potash, or other mineral.
Valuable books mailed free BY Swift
Specific Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
TIME TABLE-GoING NORTH.

Free chair cars, Pullman standard and com
partment sleeping cars. Dining cars on Euro
pean plan
FIJI, LORD, g. P. q T. A.. Chicago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09

Consumption Cure Warmers
White Wine of Tar Syrup, the
best congh remedy on earth, cures
a cold in one day if taken in time.
25 and so cts. All druggists. SO
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-09
Candidate for Recorder.

BY order Of congressional Committee.
DAN SHEA. Secretary
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he was interrupted by the young son of an English earl, who, to my utter astonishment, arose and exclaimed: "Handeln sic dannach'-which may be rendered: Live up to your own teach ings." The story of the incident car ries it's own moral,
 Oh, that the millions of Christians, ob serving this day in honor of Him whom they adore as Lord and Savior" were pleased to remember that the brave and gentle Teacher of Nazareth" was a child of the synagogue. who had sat at the feet of the Rabinin masters. that He aimed to build up, not to destroy. the faith of Israel Then might they be moved to compassion and love: and the contemptuous There goes a Jew" would oft die upon their lips, as they call to mind that perhaps some Roman in Jerusalem mocked and wounded with self-same words Him who taught the law of Moses and echoed anew the ex- hortation unto righteousness of the old Hebrew prophets. Then. too. might there be, in far larger sense than now. alas obtains, Peace on earth. good will to all men, Jew as we'll as Christian.
 STEPHEN $. WISE.