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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
HIS VICTIM DIES.
William Christoph Says He Murdered
Minnie BOOs for Love.

W SAAee.A4A SAAkAbAOPA SAyB RE NlurQerS0
Minnie BOOs for Love.
Miss Minnie Boos, the victim of Will
liam Christoph's murderons hand, died
In New Hampton, as the result of the
shot fired by her rejected lover Febru-
ary 8. The ball entered her right side
between the sixth and seventh ribs.
passed through the liver, etc., and
lodged against the 18th rib on the left
side.
Christoph is getting along well, but
is not out of danger. He was taken to
New Hampton and lodged in Jail, both
to await trial and to prevent the pos
sibility of a lynching bee. The feeling
against him is quieting down, but has
not entirely subsidized. In the Jail Chris
toph spoke freely of the crime, and de-
scribed the details of the act. Of his
motive he said:
II did 1t because loved her. For years I
had pad my suit to Minnie, only to have my
affection spurned. She knew of my love,
but she refused to listen to me, and finally
told me to call on her no more. Then 1
knew that could not live without her, and
resolved to have her at amy cost.
"Wednesday night went to her and told
her that she must marry me, only to have
her tell the old story. had planned what
l did; l knew that could never see her
love another, and SO shot her; resolved to
put an end to my own life as soon as 1t was
done.
81 feared for a time that had failed
altogether. especially when they told me
she was going to get well. am glad now
that she IL dead. and am only sorry that
/ failed to reach my heart when I shot my
SolI that night. not / MIA nne0
what I did and was in my right mind 1
was tired of such a life as 1 had to- lead,
and am only sorry that did not carry out
my entire purpose"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
IN CONGRESS-.


House Devotcs the Day to the Sundry
Civil Bill.
Washington, Feb. ga long and
somewhat exciting debate over the
question of river and harbor appropri-
atoms was precipitated in the house
Friday during the consideration of the
sundry OWL appropriation bill. 1t was
practically agreed by all those who
participated that there would be no
river and harbor bill at this session Of
congress, and this led Mr.. Moody to
attack the contract items carried in
the sundry civil bill. He selected an
appropriation of s25O,ooo for Roclland,
Me-, which is in Mr.. Dingley's district,
what he termed favoritism approached
the sensational. Mr.. Dingley denied
that he had ever suggested the appro-
priation to the committee on appropria-
tons or to any individual members of
the committee. 1t was intimated that
there was plan to defeat all the items
in the bill so as to force considera-
tion of general river and harbor bill,
but this intimation was not borne out
by the vote upon the amendment upon
which the debate rested. Mr.. Berry
(Ky.) succeeded in securing the adop-
ton of an amendment increasing the APP
preparation for the Kentucky river from
$1O5,Ooo to $35o,oOo. Only four pages of
the bill were disposed of Friday. The
senate amendments to the army appro-
priation bill were agreed to without
debate.
An unsuccessful effort was made to
secure consideration of the bill passed
by the senate for two additional regi-
ments of artillery, but on objection
from Mr.. Cox (dem., Tenn.) it went
over. An amendment appropriating
$4,000 for Yaquina Bay, Ore, was
pending when the house at five o'clock
recessed until eight, the evening ses-
sion to be devoted to private pension
bills.
The evening session was largely
wasted. Six private pension bills were
ordered to be favorably reported to the
house by the committee of the whole,
but on the next Mr.. Sullivan, of Mis-
sissippi, raised the point of no quorum.
No business could be transacted until
majority OF the members appeared
and answered the roll call, and that
could not be secured.
Hon. Henry w. Corbett's right to a
seat in the senate from Oregon was un-
der consideration by the senate for five
hours Friday. Senator Spooner (Wis.)
in few words concluded the speech
which he began Thursday in favor of
! Mr.. Corbrtt, and was followed by Sen
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01

Havana Gen. Rlanco's latter state
ment is believed at the legation to refer
to the lack Of definite and trustworthy
news pending the private inquiries now
being prosecuted by the American
Spanish authorities. In view of this
attitude of those whose official position
gives them the best opportunity for
full information Senior Du Bose and his
associates do not credit the reports of
discoveries tending to establish the
cause of the Maine disaster.
The commercial negotiations have
been somewhat lost sight of during re-
cent exciting events, but the authori-
ties at Havana are hopeful that these
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
A STRANGE CASE.
Secret Marriage Discovered by an Az

SeCret MarrAaSe discovered by an Ar
rest in Sioux City.
A jury in the district court in Sioux
City has acquitted A. e. Way of the
crime of highway robbery after trial
lasting week. But the news of the ac-
quittal was too much for the father-in-
law of the young man, and he nearly
died from the effects of the strain and
the relaxation when he knew the boy,
was free.
This has been strange case. 1t was
charged that Way, in company with two
other men, robbed a young farmer, and
for this he was tried. He had been
working for John Rollings, one of the
Oldest settlers of Woodbury. county, for
short time, and had secretly married
the old mans daughter. After his ar
rest Rollings found out Way was his
son-in-law, and he came to his relief.
Counsel was given the young man and
John Rollings paid for it. For week
the old man sat in court behind the boy
and cried as If his heart would break.
The strain was too much for him, and
when he actually knew the boy was FREQ
broke down altogether. The case has
excited unusual interest on account OF
the prominence of the parties.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01

will come to Washington before long,
although some delay of necessity will
occur owing to the more pressing ques-
tons which have come up of late.
Officially Denied.
Washington, Feb. 2G.--In view of the
widely published report that the har-
bor of Havana contains a system of
submarine mines, n statement around
which has centered the chief public in
terests in connection with the disaster
to the battle ship Maine, Senior Du
Bose, Spanish charge d'affaires at
Washington, Friday night made the fol-
lowing statement which, coming from
such authority, may be considered as
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01

private individuals, and they have en-
countered this obstacle. Whether an
effort will be made to have 1t removed
is not yet apparent.
The vtzcaya Sails.
New York, Feb. 26.-The Spanish
cruiser yizcaya, after spending week
in this port on friendly visit to the
United States, got up anchor at 1:40
o'clock Friday afternoon and started to
sea. Her destination is Havana. There
were no ceremonies or incidents Of any
kind connected with the vessels depar-
ture. The naval tug Nina and the police
boat Patrol accompanied the ship as far
as Fort Wadsworth, when they saluted
and went about. The loud and deep
steam whistle of the Vizcaya gave them
three long blasts-the marine farewell.
Forts Tompkins and Wadsworth soon
were left astern and when the ship en-
tered the tortuous main channel-at
times at full speed, then at half speed,
again stopping-Pilot Lockman took
no chance. He keenly felt his RESPONSE
bility. When the vessel left her an
chorage, her flags were at half mast
for the Maine and guard of the ma
rine infantry were drawn up in double
files aft. They were in full service uni
form. Once well outside the hook
more than marine league from the
shore the flags were hoisted home. But
the guard stood steady. Officers in
uniform paced the deck.
The Wreck Sinking
Havana, Feb. 26.-The wreck OF the
Maine is slowly but surely sinking into
the mud. Before the hull could be
raised 1t would be necessary to move
the guns and deck debris. For lack Of
proper appliances practically nothing
in this line has been accomplished.
Aside from the officers and cabin eff
fects the salvage thus far has been pit
fully small. The cloudy weather and
rain made the work of the divers unsat-
isfactory Friday, and very little was
done. 1t is said that hole has been
made by the divers in one of the for
ward matches, and 1t Is hoped that
number of bodies will be recovered.
The court of inquiry sat longer than
usual Friday the six divers being ex-
amined more in details than hereto.
fore. The time of departure OF the
Mangrove with the court for Key West
has not been determined. Capt. samp-
son said that 1t was doubtful whether
his vessel would sail to-day, that all
depended on the developments of the
testimony.
Wisconain Militia uoo.,u
Milwaukee, Feb. 26.-Prominent Off
GERS Of the Wisconsin national guard
may be expedited at an early day. The
Cuban commissioner who has been
named To treat on the matter probably
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
BANK ROBBERS.
Fail in an Attempt to Loot Safe in
Linden,

Bold robbers made an attempt to loot
the safe in the Farmers and Merchants
bank in Linden, but their efforts proved
unsuccessful. They gained an entrance
to the building through back window,
and after breaking the door to the steel
wicket partition with sledge ham
mer, they commenced operations
on the safe. The outer doors
were opened by drilling hole near and
to the right of the combination and
breaking the connection. Two holes
had been drilled in the second doors,
but neither one was deep enough to
expose the lock. Just why the proceed
ure stopped at this juncture is not
known, but it is supposed that they be-
came frightened ut passers-by, think
ing perhaps they were detected. No
tangible clew to the identity Of the
robbers has been discovered.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
GOLD IMPORTS.
Strong Demand Ia London and Paris
for Shipments to New York.

fOF shipments TO New York.
New York, Feb. 26.-The Evening
Posts London correspondent cables as
follows: There is strong demand for
gold for New York here and in Paris.
More than 100000 has been bought al
ready for shipment. Barring adverse
political conditions, it is believed here
that the fall in New York exchange and
the demand for gold will be quite tenn
porary, but of course it is recognized
that any outbreak of war would prob
ably mean q heavy drain of gold to
New York.
New York, Feb. 2e.-Kuhn, Loeb &
Co. announced that they would import
$25o,o0o in gold to be shipped to-day.
This makes the total engagements
made Friday for shipment to-day or
next week both from Paris and London
$2,2O0,000. Muller, Schall & Co. also have
100000 francs In gold on the way to
them, but this is in transit and will not
remain in this country.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
PEARY THE LION OF LONDON.
American Explorer Wins Hearts OF
British by His Modesty

American Explorer Wins Hearts OF
British by His Modesty.
Lieut.. r. E. Peary, the American ex-
plorer, has taken London by storm,
though he arrived there unheralded.
The newspapers, geographers and SCI
entists are at his disposal. AS leading
geographer said to representative Of
the press:
"Lieut. Peary has won all our hearts
by his modesty, courtesy and learning.
We put him on the same plans as DR..
Nansen and have the utmost confidence
in his plans!p
The Saturday Review says: 'sThere
is tinge Of hero worship in the recep-
ton accorded to Lieut.. Peary which SUR
passes the reception of DR.. Nansen-
This is as it should be. Peary is of our
race and speaks our tongue, and 1t Is
only fitting that we should feel more
warmly for him than for a foreigner.
Moreover, the desperate courage shown
by Lieut.. Peary is almost unparalleled
in the splendid story Of arctic explora-
ton"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
TO RUN FOR CONGRESS.

Dx-Gov. Doies Consents to BE a Cam
didate In tho Third District.
Ex-Gov. Horace Boies will be pitted
against Col. David d. Henderson by the
democrats of the Third congressional
district as their candidate for congress-
man next fall. Mr.. Boies has been
strongly urged to this step by leaders
of his party for several months. He de-
clined at first to listen to the PROPOSE
ton, but the announcement is now
made that Mr. Boies has given consent
to allow the use Of his name.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
YOUNG PEOPLE ELoPE.
The Village of Rock Branch Hs
Cause for Excitement.

The Village of Rock Branch Has
Cause for Excitement.
The little village of Rock Branch,
Woodbury. county, has been thrown
into state of unusual excitement on
account Of the elopement of two Of her
young people. John Wilcox, young
farmer who is well fixed, wooed Miss
Rosa Sadler. She returned his love, and
all was going merry as a marriage
bell" until the father of the girl forbade
John visiting his daughter. But love
laughs at obstacles, and John managed
to get word to the girl requesting her to
be at church Sunday. She went, and
after service walked out and stepped
into the buggy of her lover, which was
in waiting. They drove to Sioux City
and We're married, and are now enjoy
ing their honeymoon in Nebraska.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
A NEW HOLIDAY.
WashinEton's birthday fs NOW
the List In Iowa.

WashinEton's birthday f. NOW on
the List In Iowa.
Washington's birthday was public
holiday in Iowa for the first time, the
new law providing for general obscrv-
ance of the day being one that went into
effect with the new code. In accordance
with that law Gov. Shaw issued proc
lamation in which he suggested the fit
ness OF addresses, lectures and platform
meetings devoted to nonpartisan ques-
tions of civil government, and recon-
mended that there be a general display
of the national colors, and especially
that the flag be hoisted on all public
buildings. He also directed that all
public offices of the state should be
closed on the day named.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
A NOVEL CHALLENGE.
It Concerns Farm Mortgages In low
and Attracts Notice,

1t Concerns Farm Mortgages In Iowa
and Attracts Notice.
Ellsworth & Jones, of Chicago, whose
specially is Iowa farm mortgages, have
issued novel challenge in the east
that is attracting much notice. Last
year they went into New England,
which is u large holder of farm mort
cages, and advertised in the financial
papers that they would buy at its face
any defaulted mortgage on farm lands
In any Of the 20 counties of Iowa in
which the firm operated. No defaulted
mortgage was offered, and this year
the firm has raised it's bid as an evidence
of it's faith in Iowa and it's farmers. 1t
has challenged the country to produce
q defaulted mortgage on the Iowa lands
mentioned, and has offered to pay not
only the face value but give bonus Of
500.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
signed by Gov. Tanner.

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. 26.-Gov. Tan
ner has signed the revenue bill, the bill
appropriating $1,000 for special counsel
to aid the encouragement in defeating
the inheritance tax cases, and the bill
appropriating $4,000 for printing and
binding the journals of the extra ses-
sion, and $4,000 to defray the expenses
of the Chicago police investigation COM
mittee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01

Selt to manage the department. The
latter has been thoroughly advised at
every step of the secretary's policy Of
treatment of the Maine affairs, so that
there is not likely to be any change in
that respect, caused by the temporary
assumption of the duties of secretary
by Mr.. Roosevelt. Just before the de-
partment closed he had word of the
sailing of the cruiser Montgomery
from Tampa for Key West. Up to that
time the vessel had been given no or
ders, SO that the date of her departure
for Havana, if she is to go at all, is con-
jectural.
The Court of Inquiry.
Since so much depends upon the re-
port of the court of inquiry, it may be
interesting to note that so far Secre-
tary Long himself does not know when
to expect this important document up
to this time, having heard nothing from
any of the members on this point. He
rather expected that the court, which
has complete power to work on its own
lines, would wind up its work at Ha-
gana before leaving, SO as to avoid the
necessity for return trip. One mem
Der Of the cabinet had more definite
opinion on the subject, expecting the
receipt of the report from the court
about the middle of next week There
Is reason to believe that, meantime, and
to prepare for the reception of report
that would show the disaster to be other
than the result of an accident.
Question of Indemnity.
Some Of the officials of the admins
tration have been looking up the SUBJ
ject of indemnities, SO as to Law the
Foundation of case, in the event it
should be decided to resort to that
method of settlement. There are large
humber of presidents which will aid
the authorities in shaping their action
In this direction if the facts are fully
established While none of the cases
show the fearful loss of life sustained
by the Maine explosion, yet they in
clude many instances in which the
United States has adopted energetic
measures to redress the killing of
American citizens in foreign countries.
In general way these methods of
redress have included demands for in
demnity, proclamations excluding the
war ships of the offending nation from
our harbors, display of force, non-in-
Eercourse, withdrawal of our minister,
reprisal and blockade. Some of these
steps border very closely on war, al
though they are regarded as the move
ments just preliminary to actual hos
ELITES, and as amounting to threats
that force will follow If reparation is
not made.
Dispatch from Blanco.
At the Spanish legation dispatch
was received from Gen. Blanco re-
ferring to commercial questions and
mentionig incidentally that no change
bt any kind has occurred in affairs at
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
WILL INVESTIGATE.
Death of n Former Webster city Lady
Regarded ms Suspicious.


Regarded ms Suspicious.
Prominent Webster City parties will
investigate the death of the wife of Au-
gust Pascheck, of Blue Earth City, MINI.
His assertions that his two small chill
dren, one ~ years and the other two
months old, would soon follow their
mother, and the love he bears for O
servant girl who admitted that Mr..
Pascheck was unduly intimate with her
have led to the conclusion that Mrs.
Pascheck has been foully dealt with.
After her death her hair and BODY
showed that she had been shamefully
neglected. The matter will be fully in
vestigatcd. She was the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl, of Webster City.
Father Alexander Crossan celebrated
his ninety-first birthday with a large
gathering Of friends at the old homs4
stead near Eldora. !
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
Raised the British Flag.

Seattle, WASH, Feb. 2e.-The steamer
Noyo, which arrived here from Alaska
Friday, brings report that the British
flag has been planted at Summit Lake,
IA miles inside of the American bound
airy line and ~ miles from Skaguay.
It is also reported that eight men have
been frozen to death on the trail since
Ea1,r,,ory tx
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
MISSION WORK,
It's Various Phases Discussed by the
Student Volunteers.

Cleveland, o., Feb. 26.-The sessions
Of the Student Volunteer convention
Friday We're crowded full OF interest,
and many different phases of mission
work were considered. During the fore
noon a number OF eloquent speakers
told of the need of money in the ac-
complishment of mission work, and in
the afternoon the education, medical
and evangelistic branches OF mission
airy effort were touched upon In score
ings We're largely attended, the halls
and churches being in nearly every
case too small to accommodate those
who desired to hear the addresses. The
convention is proving great success
in every respect.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
in THE sHERlFF's HANDS.

Late Ex-President Hayes Home Lev-
led ON to Satisfy Judgment.
Fremont, O., Feb. 26.-The homestead
OF the late ex-President R. B. Hayes,
known as Spiegel Grove, was levied
upon by the county sheriff Friday to
satisfy judgment obtained in COM
mon pleas court for $4,000 damages
awarded Mrs. Addie NJ. Smith, of this
city. Mrs. Smith was given judgment
for injuries received in runaway
caused by dog owned by the Hayes
estate. The costs amount to $1,o95.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01

principal valleys of California. A down
pour, which commenced shortly before
midnight Wednesday, has been the
heaviest for some time past, and ex-
tended all over the northern part of the
state and as far south as Monterey.
Only the extreme south seems TO have
escaped the drenching
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01

ators Teller (Col.), Allen (Neb.), Tur-
ner (Wash.) and Turley (Tenn.). A bill
permitting the building of dam be-
tween Coon rapids and the north limits
of Minneapolis, across the Mississippi
river was passed. Early in the session
an attempt was made 10 get up the
Alaskan bill but it failed, At 5:15 p. m.
the senate went into executive session
aud at 5:25 p. m. adjourned.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01

that tie guard may receive
orders from the war department at any
moment to join national guards of other
states in a mobilization of the entire
forces of the country at the seaboard.
1t is said that Wisconsin military au-
thorities are quietly making prepara-
lions to effect quick movement Of
their troops at short notice. The order
for mobilization of troops may not
come, but if it does it will find national
guards of this state prepared.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
THE PRESIDENT COMING.
VIII Deliver an Address Mt Iowa
Colleges semi-CentennfaI.

VIII Ue1Ter an Address Mt Iowa
Colleges Semi-CentennfaI
President Mckinley will probably de-
liver an address at Iowa college, Grin
nell, in June, on the occasion of the
celebration of the semi.centennial of
the institution. The college is making
elaborate preparations for the celcbra-
ton of the event, and, through the in
huence OF the Iowa senators and Con-
gressmen, has secured the presidents
acceptance of the invitation to deliver
the chief address of the occasion. The
exact date has not been fixed, but will
be decided to suit the convenience of the
president; coming during the COM
mencement week, the latter part of the
mouth
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
Sensation in a church.

There was big sensation in the
Church OF the Immaculate Conception
in Cedar Rapids, when Miss Lizzie
Neary walked up to John Tenney and
struck him in the face with her prayer
book. The trouble is one of long stand
ing, and both have been arrested sew
eral times Mt the instance of the other.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-01
St. Martin.

On recent Sunday the pious folk of
Tours were engaged in celebrating the
fifteen hundredth anniversary Of st.
Martin in the venrable basiica where
Clovis, Charlemagne, Hughes Capet, and
other mighty monarchs Frustrated
themselves before the holy mans tomb,
where Urban II. preached the first
crusade, and where Richard Occur de
Lion and Philip Augustus took up
their pilgrims slaves. Three archbish-
ops, score of minor prelates; and sew
eral mitered abbots assembled to do
honor to the Hungarian soldier whose
conversion was due to an impulse OF
simple human charity, leading him tos
share his military cloak with a beggar.9