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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
CRIME OF A FATHER
A New York shopkeeper Murders
Two of His Children.
A THIRD RECEIVES MORTAL WOUNDS.
The Murderer Then Attempts to XIII
Himself-Unfortunat Man Com.
mits the Deed While Tenn.
porarily DeranSed.

New York, May 4.-Jacob Gramm, a
small shopkeeper so years old, living
on Morton street, on Tuesday murdered
two of his children. MORALLY wounded
third and inflicted fatal wounds on
himself. The children are Ella. five
years; John, seven years, and a baby,
Frank, ~ years of age. Ella and
Frank are dead. The father and the
lad John are in the New York hospital.
During the absence of his wife, whom
he had sent to hunt for a new fiat.
Gramm told neighbor woman who
had been left in charge of the children
that he would take them upstalrx and
put them to sleep. Gramm's son Ed
ward returned from school ut three
o'clock and was sent to awaken his IA
Their and the children. The chamber
door was fastened and he climbed the
fire escape, discovering the butchery
through window. Gramm lay on the
floor and the three children upon bed.
The children had been friehtfully
slashed with an AK. Their father had
used bread knife to cash his throat.
A note found beneath the bloody ak.
written by Gramm, indicated that his
act was caused by jealousy of his
wife. Those knowing him state that
he was temporarily deranged by In
tense suffering from rheumatism.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

gish never fail to find course of Pc
ru-na to clear the skin, invigorate the
system and enrich the blood. Chronic
catarrh in all phases and stages, cas-
es that have defied the best of treat
ment for many years, take few bot
ties of Peru. ma to their entire relief.
Nervousness, debility, weakness Of
both sexes, sleeplessness, irritability,
dependency, hypochondria, all these
disappear when Pe-ru-na is used ac-
cording to directions.
One of the most instructive books
on chronic catarrh ever furnished
free is being sent by the Pe-ru-na
Drug Manufacturing Company,
Columbus, Ohio. This book is very
instrnctively illustrated with expen-
sive drawings, and will be sent free
to any address.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Six Convictions.

1t was "boot legger's" day in the
U. S. District Court at Dubuque last
Friday when six convictions for VIOLA
ton OF the internal revenue laws were
returned by the jury. 1t is notice.
able fact that all are from this corner
of the state. The Dubuque Herald of
Saturday gives the details as follows:
The first man tried was Frank Her.
ron, of Nashua, who was found guilty,
he having 80 pleaded, as likewise
had the other five as follows; John
Mcmahon, Jerico, Ia: Fred Peterson,
of Lime Springs; Chas. Halliam, of
Westgate; q. H. Miller, OF Alpha, and
B. M. Wilbur, of Westgate. George
Bennett, of the internal revenue office,
remained on the witness stand, testify
ing as fast as he could be sworn. These
offenders had failed to take out gov
eminent licenses, and will probably
get off with a fine of 500, or a term
OF 30 days in jail.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
More Go to the Front.

Detroit, Mich, May 4.-Forty more
members Of the Michigan naval re-
serve left Tuesday evening for Norfolk,
that number having been called for by
the navy department in addition to the
225 already waiting at the Norfolk navy
yard to be enlisted for service in man
ming the auxiliary cruiser Yosemite. 1t
is expected that the Michigan men will
go aboard their ship about Thursday
Nearly all the members of the Michigan
naval militia have now gone to the
front.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
the Spanish residents OF the United
States by the state department has not

otdtes ny tDe STATE department has not
yet been issued nor is it certain that 1t
VIII issue, that probably depending
upon the course pursued by the Spanish
government in their treatment of
American citizens by Spain. China Is
sued her neutrality proclamation Tues
day, SO there is now no place left on the
Asiatic coast open to the free use of the
war vessels Of either Spain or the United
States. This is rather remarkable in
that 1t marks the first action of this
kind on the part of China, which has
never before issued neutrality proc.
lHmation, and the naval officers are duly
grateful for the consideration shown
by the Chinese government in withhold
ing the, issue Of the decree until in
formed that the Americans had &C.
quired base in the Philippine islands.
Possible Major Generals.
1t is understood to have been decided
to name Gen. Shafter, who has been
designated to lead the army of invasion
into Cuba, Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and Gen.
Joe Wheeler, of confederate cavalry
fame, as three of the major generals.
- - s 80 NV s'S ti oOdDiS llut lue pres.
ident may also nominate Gen. Wood
ford, former minister to Spain, to be
major general.
Concerning the appointments of brig
adler generals it is. said to be the pur-
pose of the president, so far as possible,
to take the candidates from the ranks
of colonies in the regular army. This
will disappoint some of the candidates
for important commands. The excep-
tons, If any are made, will be in favor
of those states which furnish one or
more brigades of troops. In such cases,
1t is believed, the president will appoint
as brigadier generals officers recon-
mended to him by the governors of the
states from which the troops come.
To Send Supplies
New York, May "A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Secre-
tary Long has taken immediate meas
ures to relieve the United States fleet
in the Pacific of any embarrassment 1t
might feel for want of coal.
Orders have been telepranhed to the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
wey,er'. nrother-,n-Law a Prisoner,

Key West, Fla, May 4.-The Spanish
mail steamer Argonauta, Capt. Lage,
the news Of the capture of which was
telegraphed Monday, was conveyed into
Key West harbor by the United States
cruiser Marblehead Tuesday afternoon.
1t appears that Col. Vicente De Cortiio,
OF the Third Spanish cavalry, who, with
10 other army officers, was taken on the
prize, is brother-in-law of Lieut.. Gen.
Valeriano Weyler. Col. De Cortijo de-
MES this, but 1t is learned from good
sources, that he sustains this relation
ship to the former encouragement Of
Cuba. His captors are measurably
elated. The Argonauta herself is no
mean prize, being of thousand tons
burden, but the value Of the capture
lies mainly in the prisoners of war and
the mail matter going to Gen. Blanco.
Her cargo is general merchandise, with
a large quantity of ammunition and
supplies for the Spanish troops in Cuba,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
nation of secret conspiracy. Sun
days demonstration was trivial, even


compared with the triaing J,tStui.lauces
upon the occasion OF the proelama ton
of the Cuban armistice. The newspa-
Pers are particularly disconnected with
the state Of affairs existing, as the mere
mention of military operations is pun
ishable severely. Groups of people
which gather around the spots where
the martial law proclamation is posted
promptly dispense, laughing when they
read the article prohibiting public gath
crings. All interest is now conferred in
the debates in the cortes.
Cable Cut Fifty Miles Ont.
London, May 4.-Tests from Hong
kong show the cable was cut so miles
from Manila. a week or fortnight
may elapse before ii can be repaired.
The Eastern Telegraph company an
word to have come from Manila since
ten o'clock Monday morning, London
time.
Greeks Want to Help.
Constantirople, May THE United
States legation has received 1000 offers
CT volunteers in the American navy,
chiefly Greeks. Some declare they will
pay their passage in gratitude for
American aid in the Greek war of indie
pendence.
Heavy Firing Heard.
ST. Johns, N. f., May photograph
operators at Trcpassey and Cape Race
very explicitly confirm early reports of
heavy firing in the bay south of Ire
passey Saturday night. The firing
lasted from ten to fifteen minutes. The
shots We're apparently too heavy for ex-
piosive rockets. People tlocked to the
shore. The night was not foggy.
About four O'clock Saturday afternoon
large steamer was seen in the ottng.
Il is believed from the unusual appear
once to have been warship.
No Change in Ministry.
London, May 4.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Evening News cables
the following message to his paper:
Although Premier Sagasta's conferences
with the queen regent and Liberal Leaders
Montero and Rios led to rumors Of the
formation of national government, the
facts are that Senior Sagasta placed the
situation before the queen regent explain
Ing that the significance Of the events In
the Philippine Islands indicated certain
possible solutions for the future. There
upon the queen expressed confidence In the
government, which will continue as now
constituted for the present.
To the Bitter End
THE queen regent and the cabinet" con-
tinues the correspondent Of the Evening
News, have agreed that the cortes should
continue in session.
'.Senor Saimeron has given notice that ne
will interpolate the government On the
events in the Philippine islands, and Pre-
mier Sagasta will reply voicing the in,en-
ton Of the queens government to pursue
the war to the bitter end.
1T Is rumored that Senior Gasset will
propose that the present minister of ma
rine. Admiral Bermejo, and his prede-
cessor. Admiral Bernager. be forced to
assume responsibility for the Philippine
disaster.
The patriotic feeling here is increasing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

meeting Tuesday resulted in decision
to await report from Commodore
Dewey and then to send him the num-
Der OF troops he deemed necessary to
enforce our control of the Philippines.
The whole session was consumed in
general discussion of past events. The
administration has practically decided
to occupy the Philippines with strong
military force as soon as possible after
Commodore Dewey's report, which is
expected Wednesday, has been received.
For this purpose Pacific slope troops
WILL be used and it is expected that at
least 5000 will be enroute within the
next ten days. There does not seem to
be any doubt as to the governments
purpose to hold these islands pending
final settlement with Spain, when
they will be used as collateral to Sc
cure the payment to the United States
of war indemnity.
AS INDICATED In Secretary Longs re-
quest Monday for an emergency appro-
priation, the government will take
steps at once to supply Commodore
Dewey's feet with provisions and other
supplies including ammunition and
coal, and to this end will dispatch at the
earliest possible moment a sufficient
number of ships to supply amply all
possible needs of the Asiatic squadron.
The Cuban Campaign.
Meanwhile the plans of the Cuban
campaign are being steadily developed
and there Is no indication of change
OF purpose on the part of the military
authorities who are expected to land an
cxpeditionary force in Cuba in very
short time. Admiral Sampson, so far
as the navy department knows, is
steadily maintaining the blockade OF
the Cuban coast, and this is not likel,
10 be abandoned for the present, though
two or three of his ships may be Sent
away temporarily to meet the Oregon
on her way to Cuba from Rio Janeiro.
While the officials of the navy depart
ment naturally feel warm interest in
this race of the magnificent battleship
around the continent, they profess to
feel little anxiety as to the outcome.
Notwithstanding he current talk of an
effort on the part of the Spanish flying
squadron to cut off the Oregon. The
vessel sailed from Rio on course
known only to the captain and the
chances OF being overtaken on the high
seas are very small. Even should the
Spanish vessels fall in with her it is by
no means certain, notwithstanding
their numbers, that she would be de-
feated by the combined Spanish force,
as her magnificent armor and ordnance
are superior in every respect, size and
quality, to those of the Spanish ships.
The proclamation directed against
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
A Brief Engagement

Atlanta, Ga, May A special to the
Journal from Key West says: The
Marblehead has arrived with the Arpo-
nauta, the Nashville's prize. While the
nashville was away trying to capture a
mail steamer two Spanish gunboats
came out and attacked the Hornet. The
Hornet returned the fire, the Marble
head coming into the action soon after.
After firing broadside the spaniards
turned about. Capt. McCalla thinks he
sank one of the Spaniards and probably
both. The fight occurred at Glen fuepos
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Measles In camn.

Springfield, H., May 4.-Measles hay.
broken out at Camp Tanner, and an
isolation hospital las been established
This is kept closely guarded and is in
q remote part of the grounds, so that
the other soldiers will not get near It,
There are now three bad cases of
measles in the hospital,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Price Of paper Advances.

Appleton. Wis, May 4.-The price Of
print paper has advanced half cent
per pound since the war with Spain
commenced. The mills are running
night and day, and some Of the book
paper manufacturers are working on
print paper in order to meet the de-
mand
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

these c a 8 e 8
Poor, shrunken
dyspeeptics be-
C o N e strong,
vigorous, and
hearty after a
few bottles of
It. People who
are blotched,
pimpled a n d
sallow aud slug
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
In Honor of Dewey. victory.

New York, May "A resolution was
passed Tuesday by the board of alder
men and the common council to the eff
feet that as they had abandoned the
idea of celebrating Charter day to-day,
they would therefore celebrate 1t as
Dewey day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Her Marriage s.ttlemen,

San Francisco, May 4.-Lady Yarde.
Butler accompanied by her cousin and
attorney, Earnest Wakeman, left for
London Monday night. She will make
an enort to secure possession of her
marriage settlement of about 100000
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Points of concentrnt,on

Washington, May .-Chickamauga
and Washington have been absolutely
decided upon as volunteer army con-
centration points. AT least one other
eastern point will be chosen, probably
either in New York or Pennsylvania.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Iowa stlxerite.

Des Moines, Ia, May 4.-The state
central committees of the three free sill
yer parties of Iowa have decided to hold
their state conventions at Marshall.
town September 7, when they will nom
mate one ticket
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Republfcan Cnndtdate WIN.

ST. Paul, Mimi, May 4.-Tuesday's
municipal election, estimated on 90 out
OF lis precincts. has resulted in the
election of Col. A. Il. Kiefer, republican,
by about 1000 plurality.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

Valparaiso, Chill, May Excitement
has been caused here by the announce
ment in the TEMPO of Buenos Ayres,
that Chill has resolved to demand from
Argentina an answer before June Is,
definitely solving the boundary ques-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Death of a yeteran.

Omaha, Neb., May 4.-Patrick O'Ban-
non Halves, q veteran Of the late war
and one of the organizers of the repub-
lican party, died here Tuesday. aged 90
wears.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Nominated for Conpre..

Emporia, Kan, May Al. s. Martin,
OF Marion county, was nominated for
congress Tuesday by the democrats Of
the Fourth Kansas district.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

9' A'Aoou DAscshses, nervous Derange-
ments and Chronic Catarrh.
Never was there greater demand
for spring Notwithstanding to
cleanse the blood, strengthen the
nerves, or regulate the digestion. Is
there any medicine SO good for these
purposes as Pe-ru-na? Thousands of
doctors, druggists and tens of thous-
aDds of people of all classes and voca-
lions have long ago decided this ques-
tlon-that Pe-ru-na has no equal in
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
To he Made Brigadier General.
Want Wheat Dnties Remoxed.

Paris, May 4. = The court Of agri-
culture has decided to favor the sup
preston of wheat duties at French ports
until July 1. The premier, NJ. Meline,
will submit the councils decision to the
cabinet, which is expected to adopt it
immediately,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

J. P. Gosk, a farmer living five miles
southeast OF Odebolt, lost his barn, five
horses, some hogs, two hnggies and
about 1000 bushels of corn in cribs by
Gre,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Turkey VIII BE Neutral.

constantinople. May turkey has
notified United States Minister Angel
that she will maintain neutrality.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc 81. All druggists
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Trude Made SUPERIOR Cont Ludes.

Trude Made Superior Court Judge.
Springfield, ILL.,, May 4,-George A.
Trude, of Chicago, has been appointed
judge of the superior court of Cook
county by Gov Tanner, to succeed
Judge Goggins.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

To Cure Constipation F,rever.
rake Cascarets Candy Cath lrte. lOc or 25c.
II y. =. Z. fall TO cure, druggists refund money.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

government authorities at San Fran
cisco to select two of the swiftest ships
at that port, load them with coal and
dispatch them at once to the relief of
Commodore Dewey's squadron.
AS China and Japan delayed making
declarations of neutrality, some ex-
perts in international law hold that the
United States may still obtain coal in
eastern ports. Commodore Dewey's
achievements, however, have caused the
administration to feel that the govern
ment should not hesitate to send him
supplies at once without waiting to
speculate on what eastern ports may be
open to him.
Excitement in Frisco.
San francisco, May 4.-The an-
nouncement that the government
would probably send Pacific coast
troops to the Philippines as soon as
possible after Commodore Dewey's re-
port has been received created consid-
cradle excitement in this city. The Of
ficers of the various departments at
army headquarters eagerly read the
dispatches which conveyed the first in
timation of the governments action
and evinced the liveliest interest in this
new chance for active service. In the
absence of Gen. Merriam, who is in
command of the department of Cali
fornia now at Vancouver Barracks,
nothing definite could be learned as to
what, If any, instructions had been re-
ceived or given, but his subordinate
stated that they were fully prepared to
dispatch the requisite number of men
as soon as the demand is made for them.
To he Made Brigndier General.
Washington, May 4.-W. B. Blanch-
ard, chairman of the Joint Traffic Rail
road association, will be nominated
brigadier general of volunteers and
will be attached to the quartermaster's
department. of the army to take charge
of all matters relating to the Transport
fation of trOouS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

New Orleans, May 4.-The constitu-
tonal convention passed resolution
congratulating Commodore Dewey on
his brilliant victory and extending him
the thanks Of the people of Louisiana.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06

We have just received the prettiest
and neatest line OF mems linen collars
and cuffs carried in Cresco.
G. D. NICHOLS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
Visit the Soldier Boys

Visit the Soldier Boys
in camp at Minnesota State Fair
Grounds "Camp Ramsey" Special
train excursion via Chicago Great
Western Ry. Sunday May 9Th. Special
train leaves Elma 500 a. M, arriv-
ing at st. Paul 1890 a. M, Minneapo-
lis i a. m. Return train leaves Min
neapolis 500 p. NJ, St. Paul $50 %.
M. Fair only $1.75 for the round trip.
Pack your lunch basket and come
along. r. GALEHoUsE,
Agent, Elina, la,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-06
A BACKWARD SPRING

Brings Blood Diseases, Nervous Derange-
ments and Chronic Catarrh.
The herald., 1898-09-30
WILL REORGANIZE
The Orange Growers Association of
Orange

ORANGE, Sept. 29.-At the adjourned
meeting of the stockholders of the San
tiago Orange Growers association held
yesterday afternoon the old officers were
continued In office until the expiration of
the charter, which takes place in Decem-
ber. AS the present association has ben
of SO much benefit to growers. steps have
been taken with a view to reorganizng 1t.
and another meeting will be held at 2
o'clock p. IN. next Wednesday with a
view to furthering this end. The new or
ganization will be upon broad basis so
as to include citrus, deciduous fruit and
nut growers, and 1t Is hoped that the two
latter will take more interest in it than
they did in the old one.
At o'clock yesterday afternoon Martin
Law and Mrs. Pauline Lutz were married
by Rev. Jacob Kogler at the home of Will
liam Nolte.
A. number Of our local sportsmen are
securing up their breech-loading guns and
muzzle-loading dogs for the coming quail
season.
The herald., 1898-09-30
Talking It Over

Miss Macfau-I wouldn't marrSt man
who was less than 30 years old.
Miss Kittish-Ah, selfish to the last, l
see.
Miss Macfaia--What is there selfish about
that?
Miss Kittish-Why, you wouldn't want,
when you died of old age, to- leave your
husband In his prime and have a chance to
get some young girl and be happy.-Cin-
cinnati Tribune.
The herald., 1898-09-30
The Result in Maine

Chairman Manley says that the contest
in Maine was merely drifting match, but
he fails to explain the disparity in the rate
of fdrift.-Philadelphia Record.
Time was when the Maine election was
recognized as foreshadowing the political
sentiment of the nation. If this should be
so this year, a great many Republican con-
gressmen need to look well to their politi-
cal fences.-Philadelphia Ledger
The herald., 1898-09-30
He Is Roaring Very Gently Now

His gracious and respectful reference to
Senator Platt as a leader and not as a
''boss," and to the senator's friends as
1.-THE organization" and not 1.-THE machine. Z"
indicates that Theodore has recently taken
some reefs in the topsails OF his independ-
ence since he became military warrior.
Bulletin (Rep).