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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
That Musicale.

The Granger and Florenceville peo-
pie had a musical at the home of Mr..
G. F. Robinson, Saturday evening,
given by the pupils of Miss Lauraine
Mead, assisted by VIM. j. Mead, vio-
linist and Willie Patterson, vocalist.
The program was elaborate, one adj
apted to the capacity of the several
pupils who were to take part, those
who had taken but few Lessons being
assigned lighter tasks than were given
to those farther advanced. Zach per-
formed the part assigned them with
credit. There is a good deal of music
al talant among the pupils and by
study and work they are developing it
nicely and with proper effort their
laudable desire for success will be thus
crowned. The kindergarten class even
showed itself to good advantage in it's
drill, showing that its members have
acquired valuable information touch
ing the value, power and proper ar
rangement of musical notes, of sharps,
flats, naturals and of the musical scale
all learned in the most delightful way
as an amusement, instead of dry hard
study. After the musical was over
there was spread bountltul chicken
pie supper, nicely prepared, with an
ample supply of pie and the most deli
cate cake and coffee, all elegantly
served by the ladies of the M. E.
church, for whose benefit it was given.
The ate ndance was all that the spac-
ious home of Mr., and Mrs, Robinson
could accommodate, and finer look
ing and more intelligent looking class
of people could not be found any
where. The writer over forty years
ago used to visit there on one or the
other side in Irrigated suits, and to
address political meetings, and the
only men of that day whom we met
on our late visit were L. G.. st. John
and Henry Arnold
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
ALL IN GOOD HEALTH,
United States Peace Commissioner
Land at Liverpool and Proceed
to London by Rail.

Liverpool. Sept. 26.-The United
States peace commissioners landed
here Saturday morning from tha
Cunard line steamer Campania, which
reached her landing stage before day.
light. They are all in good health
and refreshed by the voyage for the
work in store for them.
The commissioners were received by
the United States consul, Mr.. James
Boyle.
The mayor of Liverpool extended to
the commissioners an invitation to at
tend function to be held in the
evening in honor of the British war
ships now here. The invitation, how,
ever, was declined, the commissioners
deeming it unwise to accept civil OF
social courtesies before entering upon
their duties at Paris.
The commissioners proceeded al
s:15 by special steamer to the train
London, Sept. 26.-The train with
the American peace commission or
board arrived here at 1890 p. m. The
commissioners are staying at the Ho
tel Cecil, where they will remain unit
Monday. On Monday they will leave
at seven o'clock in the morning ant
will arrive in Paris at seven o'clocl
the same evening
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
use TOO MUCH DYNAMITE
Robbers on the Missouri Pacific
Road Blow Safes and Express
Car to Pieces.
The BoLuEs1 HoLD.UP EVER KNOWN.
Occurs About Seven Miles Out of Kan-
sas City, Mo.-Seven Men Concerned
in the Job-Express Officials Re-
fuse to Talk, But Say Loss Was
Small.

Kansas City, Mo-, Sept. 26.-Seven
masked men held up the west-bound
Missouri Pacific passenger train,
known as the Little Rock and Wichita
express, at point in the woods be-
tween Leeds and Dawson, seven miles
from Kansas City, at 9:4o o'clock at
night. To prevent interference they
first smashed telegraph instruments
at the Belt line station, the junction
of the Belt line and the Frisco, near
the scene of the hold-up, and marched
the operator, D. NJ. Hisey, before them
to point half u mile east. While two
men covered his eyes, the others tagged
the train as it approached, quickly
covered Engineer Slocum and Fireman
Weston and compelled them to dis
mount and, detaching the engine and
the Pacific express car, ran them down
the track mile and half toward
Dawson. The passengers were unmo-
Tested, but the porter, who attempted
to interfere, was quickly sent to cover
by shot directed by one of the road
men. At desolate spot up the road
the baggage car was quickly broken
into, great quantities of dynamite
placed upon the through safe and the
local safe placed on top oft. So much
explosive was used that the car was
literally blown to splinters and the
safes thrown away to one side of the
track. In the morning nothing but
fragments of the local safe could be
found, and the through box was a
wreck, the top having been blown off
and the door wrenched and otherwise
damaged. The explosion, which was
of such force as to have been heard
distinctly in Kansas City, undoubtedly
destroyed any valuables that the safes
may have contained. That the robbers
themselves were not blown to atoms
seems strange, SO terrific was the
blast. The express officials examined
their one remaining strong box in the
morning. They absolutely refused to
make statement of their loss, saying
simply that it was Small"
Old Hands at the Business.
Superintendent Moore, of the ex-
press company, insists that the train
carried but little treasure. Asmall army
| OF detectives was at the scene early
Saturday morning, but up to ten a. m
no tangible clew to the robbers had
been secured. The belief that they
were old hands at the business and by
this time are safe from capture is gen
eral.
Flying debris from the shattered ex
press car carried down the telegraph
wires along the Frisco track, which
parallels the Missouri Pacific at tn,
point of the robbery, and completed
the stoppage Of Geographic communi
cation begun at the Belt line station
1t was therefore some time before tn
news Of the robbery became known
andstill longer before wrecking crew
| could be secured.
A new engine had to be secured, a
| that the roadmen had used had beel
"ldlled." It was $3.50 in the mornip.
before the. wrecked baggage and ex
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Fire at Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, Sept ga savage
fire broke out in the heart of the
Woodward avenue business district at
1890 noon in the four-story building
occupied by the Michigan Electric
company. 1t was confined to the cleo
trio establishment, however, after g
half hours thorough drenching. The
loss on building and contents viii
probably reach 100000. Amount of In
surance not vet known.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
AN OYSTERS AGE.
It May Readily Be Determined BY
Measuring the Size of
the She'll.

1t is just as easy to tell the age of an
oyster by looking at its shell as it is to
ascertain the age of horse by exam
lining its teeth or tree by Inspecting
the circles revealed by the ak or saw
when 1t is laid low. When the oyster
is six months old it is as big as dime;
when one year old it will cover a silver
half dollar, and when two years old
will be about the circumference of q
silver dollar, says Pearson's Weekly.
The oyster, unlike the crab, is not
obliged to seek new quarters or build q
new house every time he grows ap-
preciably. The extensions that he puts
on to his house are clearly marked by
well-defned ridge.
Oysters are esteemed to be at their
best when between four and five years
of age, and the planters endeavor to
protect the beds for that length of
time. Conscientious oystermen-that
is, men who are not inclined to kill
the goose that lays the golden egg
always return to the bed oysters that
are too young, but in case patriarch
is brought up, over whose shell the
tides of from eight to twelve winters
and summers have ebbed and flowed,
he Is sent to market, where he is put
at the bottom of the heap and sold
with his younger and more luscious
companions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

"My heart is on fire." he cried as he
dropped to his knees before the beau
tiful maiden.
WELL" she coolly replied, they
keep splendid ice cream soda just
around the ner."-Chicago Daily
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
May Not Recover.

Cincinnati, Sept. 26.-Ex-state Sen,
ator j. c. Richardson, president of the
Haldeman Paper company, who was
shot by his brother-in-law, w. j.
Haldeman, in his Office at Lockland
is still alive, but his age is cause for
fear that he may not endure the shock
of the wounds. The marshal of Glen.
dale took Mr.. Haldeman into custody
at his home at Glendale.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Want philippines Retained.

San Francisco, Sept. 26.-The board
of directors of the Manufacturers and
Producers association have passed
resolutions favoring the retention of
the Philippine islands as part of the
United States. A copy of the reso-
buttons will be forwarded to the presi-
dent. senators and congressman.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
To Bring Back Insane Soldiers.

San Francisco, Sept. 26.-Gen. Mer-
riam has provided for the Transports
ton from Honolulu to this city of Pri-
Yates Harry Bullock and James w.
Phillips, of the New York regiment,
who went insane on the way to the
islands. They will be confined in the
government hospital for the insane.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
For Sale.

Do you want a six-year-old filley,
standard and registered, good driver,
gentle ahd kind; perfectly sound; can
trot fast and go into q pace and go
better than three minute gait. She
is half-sister to Fitzgerald (pacer)
who has now won seven straight
races, two of them at the Howard
County Fair in three straight heats.
and can pace full miles below 2:20.
This mare will be valuable for brood
mare as we'll as good driver will be
sold cheap if sold soon. Call on or
address N. B. WHEELER, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Valuable City Property for Sale.

Lots 70 and ID, block 10, Beadle & Strong's adj
ditton to Cresco, known as the Geo. Morse
house. Has good we'll, house and barn. Cor
ner lot with lots of shade trees
East half of lot Q, block 90, Cresco. on Market
street; occupied by store building with the sign
of the Vienna Bakery On its front, and q barn
on the premises. Good location for business.
Three lots in block 15, fronting on Park street.
second block west of the court house, Good
residence lots and in good neighborhood. These
lots will all be sold On long time at per cent
interest, separately to suit purchasers.
For terms and prices enquire Of Geo. Morse.
Cresco or of E. w. ALLARD, Owner, Spring
Valley, MINI. 4m6
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Bad Ereirht WRECK.

Columbus, o., Sept. 2e.-A special to
the Dispatch from Portsmouth, o.,
says that at two o'clock in the morn
ing Norfolk & Western freight broke
in two at Franklin Furnace, the two
sections coming together again and
ditching the train. Richard Holloway,
of Lynchburg, Va, and Robert Muir
ray, of Bellevue, Va, were killed and
Perry Mack fatally hurt. The three
men were going to Columbus to work
in steel plant. All were colored.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
News from Kitchener.

London, Sept. 2e.-The British gov
eminent has received the first news
from Gen. Sir Herbert Kitchener since
he started from Khartoum for Fasho-
da, but only the fact that he has cap
tured some small boats has been al
lowed to leak out.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Another Case Discovered.

Jackson, Miss, Sept. 26.-Another
case of yellow fever has appeared in
jackson. The patient is a 13-year-old
messenger boy named Harry Wright
employed by the Western Union COM
pany. He lives fully quarter of
mile from the former seat of infec-
ton and it is feared a new foci has
appeared.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Refuse to Talk

4 Meriden, Conn, Sept. 26.-The re-
port published that the silver combine
had fallen through is not credited in
Meriden, but it was impossible to in
duce any Of the manufacturers in.
.terested to talk on the subject.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
His Condition Alarming.

Knoxville, Tenn, Sept. 26-Advices
from Johnson City are to the effect
that the condition of Gov. R. L. Taylor,
who has been i'll for some time, is
alarming. 1t has been decided to put
guard about the house and ellow no
one to approach. 49,. *
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

of reopening it, is equally divided for
and against revision, and the govern
ment considers that this division gives
1t full liberty of action and also of re-
sponsibility. Therefore, the govern
ment has decided to wait until Mon
day, when a full cabinet meeting will
be held, and decision will be arrived
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
apotn Elevator burned,

Moweaqua, ILL.,, Sept. e6.-JThe ele-
vator of G. A. Burk, located on the Wa
bash tracks at Bement, ILL.,, was total
ly destroyed by fire; loss. including
grain, about $4,000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Amendments.

Washington, Sept. 26.-The presi-
dent has announced the following ap
pointments: To be superintendent OF
the mint at Carson, New, Roswell K
Colcord, of Nevada; to be captain in
the United States navy, Commander
Charles H. Davis.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Men wanted for Navy,

San Francisco, Sept. 26. = The naval
rendezvous in this city has posted q
call for men to man the gunboat Gull
goa, one of the Spanish vessels cap
tured at Manila by the American fleet.
Men to make up the entire working
staff are being signed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
THE DREYFUs CASE.
Government Postpones It's Decision
as to Whether to Open 1t for
Revision.

Paris, Sept. 2e.-It was officially an
nounced Saturday afternoon that the
civil commission which has been ex-
aiming the documents in the Drey-
fus case, with the view of reporting
to the government on the advisability
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
In a serious CONDITION.

Rounder-I am afraid my liver Is
getting out of order.
Sounder-What makes you think so ?
Rounder-I was worrying about my
debts this morning-Town Topics.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Gold orders Cancelled.

London, Sept, 26.-The American Of
ders for gold which was expected to
be shipped to the United States Sat
urdaY were Cancelled.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Murdered by bay Pirates.

sausalite, Cal, Sept. 26.-Capt,
Brooks, of the yacht Chispa, which
was anchored in the stream opposite
this town, was murdered at 1:45
o'clock IN the morning by two bay
pirates.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has the
largest sale of any Salve in the world.
This fact and its merit has led dishon-
est people to attempt to counterfeit
it. Look out for the man who at
tempts to deceive you when you call
for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve the
great pile cure. j. J. Lowry
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
aiken Up.

Four horses, one black, one gray,
one bay and one dark chestnut. The
owner will find them on the j. G.
Doan farm, near the New Oregon
creamery and is requested to take
them away and pay charges.
Thos. Hanson Malvold.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 26.-At the races
here Martha B. broke the record for
two-year pacing by making hall
mile in 1:O4. Previous record was
1:041a.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Railroad Man Dead.

New York, Sept 26.-J ohm T. Toucey
formerly general manager of the New
York Central railroad, died at his
home at Garrison-o n-the-Hudson late
at night.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Brings Gold and Miners.

s. Seattle, Wash, Sept. 26.-The steam
schooner Samoa has arrived here from
st. Michael, Alaska, with SO Klondik-
ers and gold dust estimated at 100000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Knew what She Wanted.

"Why not take this parrot, ma'am?"
asked the dealer. 1T talks"
81 want parrot to talk to and not
to talk back" replied Miss Elder
Town Topics.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

press matter, strewn in All directions
was gathered together, the train made
up and the trip south continued.
Express Matter Destroyed.
The express matter, in many in.
stances totally destroyed, was taken
to Osawatomie, Kan. Much excite.
iment prevailed among the passengers
during their long wait in the detached
cars, though but little firing was In
dulged in by the robbers.
The robbery was undoubtedly one
of the boldest that has ever been COM
mitted in the locality, SO noted for
hold-ups.
The police profess to believe that
John Kennedy, whose connection with
several train robberies in this vicinity,
and who was but recently released on
bail pending trial for the murder of
Miss Schumacher, grocery woman,
was connected with Friday nights
hold-llp
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
nIIstook His Man.

Wallace--And did you make him eat
his words?
Hargreaves-No. He turned out to be
one OF those fellows who would rather
fight than eat,--Cincinnati Enquirer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

York, Pa, Sept. 26.-R. j. Lewis has
been nominated for congress by the
republican congressional convention
of the Nineteenth district.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Hot Work.

Kate haven't seen Madge of late
Busy, perhaps.
Nannette-Busy, whew! She /,
buried in work.
Kate-What kind?
Nannette-Hectographing syndicate
letters. She has Fl fances in is diff.
ferent regiments.-Town Topics.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

SDr. Miles NERVE PLAsTERs cure RHEUMA.
ISM, WEAK BACKS. At druggists, only DC
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27

Mr.. Nosey-The couple who have
just moved into the house next door
were married few days ago.
"How do you know?"
Before he started to business this
morning he kissed her, and he didn't
act as if he was afraid he'd get hit If he
didn't.-KoXburv Gazette.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
No Need of 1t,

Wingate Cat the boarding house
table, to Mrs, sighnomore)-This is an
unexpected pleasure, to see you at
dinner again. I thought you had
changed boarding places.
Mrs. Sighnomore-No; I've decided
to remain-I had my stomach removed
Observation-Disclosures.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
Notice.

Notice.
Store room to let in Alleman build
ing on Elm street, No.12 Choice loca
ton, good room. City water in room.
Apply to w. II. ALLEMAN, Cresco.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-09-27
MiIIs for Secretary

The president offered the name of
Maj. Mills, of the army, for the posi-
ton Of secretary of the commission.
Secretary Alger's request, as made
In the letter read by the president, was
fora complete inquiry into the conduct
of the war, especially on the lines
Of the charges published in the news
papers. He said these charges had
assumed such magnitude that he did
not feel satisfied to have the depart
ment rest under them, and that he de-
sired an investigation by men emf
nent in military and civil life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-23

Of the government and Of stocks In gem
eral have suffered no material change IN
tho trying agitation of the last tew
weeks, and are today not less than
what they were a month ago, is one OF
the strongest of all indications that the
dlstrust or timidity of business in tho
face OF war is not widespread. As a
matter Of fact, the prices Of many stocks
nave actually risen on an average of 50
to SIS share. and many mills and work
shops are now running day and night in
consequence OF the orders which have
como to them directly or indirectly.
through the activity or the expenditures
Of the federal government. In short all
the features of the situation today, far
from constituting n cause of alarm, fur-
nish reasons for confidence. The coun-
try has not, for many years, been in bet
ter shape TO meet the exigencics of war:
the prosperous and hoalthful conditions
which have been apparent Stree the be-
ginning OF the year will only b" strength
ened and accelerated. and the country is
| altogether likely to do more buying and
selling this year than II has since the
great season OF prosperity in 1892 If not,
| indeed. to break the record in all it's in
| ternal activities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-23
An Interesting Document

An interesting publication has just
been issued hy order Of the senate, for
a copy of which we are indebted to the
courtesy Of Senator Quay. 1t consists
of the official correspondence which has
passed at different times between our
state department and the Spanish au-
thorities in Madrid and Havana rela-
tive to Spaiu's unlawful ana brutal
treatment of American citizens in
Cuba, also the evidence which has been
submitted from time to time before the
senate foreign relations committee con-
cerninc the character Of the present in
surrection in Cuba and the nature of
the provisional government maintained
by the Cuhans, and lastly a lot Of evil
denCe concerning the destruction Of the
Maine, with the complete text of the
Spanish court Of inquiry report upon
that disaster, with illustrations ana
diagrams of the wrecked battleship.
The volume is n bulky one Of more than
800 pages but every line in it is vital
In it's bearing upon the present inter
national situation.
The correspondence concerning the
treaty rights Of Americans i'm Cuba
brings out in detail the fact that since
the beginning Of the existing insurrec-
tion these have been persstcntly dis
regarded by spain, There appears to
have been an official formula for every
case involving protests by our gov
crnment. Thus IL complaint was lodged
by our consul general with the Spanish
captain general it was referred to Mad,
rid, then referred back to the captain
general and by him sent around a circle
Of additional delays ana if i'm the mean.
time the United States authorities had
not forgotten the nature Of their orig.
inal contention the matter usually
ended by Spain granting a pardon
where she should have been made tC
yield uD the prisoner within seventy
two hours Of his unwarranted arrest
The records show that General Lee was
exceptionally viGilant and prompt in
looking after the interests committed
to his care, but is much cannot be sale
OF all his official superiors in the stat,
department at Washington. Their ex
cessive anxiety not to ruhle Spain'i
sensitive feelings caused most Of tn,
delay in securing recognition OF Ameri
can rights and doubtless contributed
not little 70 the Spanish idea thai
Americans are nation greater il
words than deeds.
With respect to the evidence pre-
sented touching the character and ex
tent Of the Cuban insurrection, tn
volume under consideration goes far I,
Justify the demand for immediate dip