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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
GOOD CITIZEN GONE.
Representative McCully Dies at HI,
Home in Pella.

Home in Pella.
The death of Hon. II. NJ, McCully.
aged 60, the representative of Marion
county in the lower branch of the legis-
lature, which occurred the other day
at the home of the family in Pella
from heart failure, superinduced bv
stomach trouble of long standing, re-
moves from Pclla and Marion county, as
wei! as from the state. political figure
familiar to Iowans for more than a
third of q century.
Deceased came to Iowa away back
IN the early sos, and u few years pre-
ceding the war of the rebellion he To-
Gated at Pella. where twice he was
elected mayor, thrice he was chosen as
member of the board of supervisors
OF Marion county, and twice he repre-
sented the county in the legislature,
the first time in the Nineteenth general
assembly, the last which held its SEES
slons in the old capitol building, since
destroyed by fire five years ago. In all
the various capacities in which he
served the public, his.fealty to it's high
est interests was never questioned. He
leaves wife and two daughters.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22

INAUGURATION DAY.
Favorable Report on Bill to Change
1t from March 4 to Last Wednes-
day In April.

Washington, March 19.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
has authorized a favorable report on the
amendment to the constitution of the
United States introduced by Senator
Hoar, changing the time of year for the
expiration of the terms of the presi-
dent, vice president, senators and rep
resentatives in congress from March 4
until the last Wednesday in April. The
change is made to take effect in 1901,
and If the amendment should be ac-
copied by congress and be ratified by a
sufficient number of states it would
have the effect of extending the terms
of President Mckinley and Vice Presi-
dent Hobart for almost two months.
The object of the amendment is to avoid
the harsh weather which sometimes in
terferes with Inauguration ceremonies
when held on the 4th of March.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22

ready, 1t will not be for us to make the
announcement. Washington, pre-
sumo, will do that"
If preliminary report had already
been sent TO Washington, Capt Samp-
son apparently knew nothing of it. In
the course of the afternoon, while the
court continued in session without
once coming out of the cabin, large
quantities OF ammunition We're taken
on board. The same thing took place
on the New York. Both ships are now
better supplied with ammunition than
they have been at any time before.
Unusual precautions are observed on
the New York and the Iowa, double
harbor watches being enforced Every
craft that passes on its way into the
harbor is submitted to the closest
scrutiny of searchlights. Both vessels
are ready to pull out at is minutes no.
tice. and special attention is being
given to the instruction of the sailors
in small arms and firing practice.
Austrian Advice.
London, March 19.-The Vienna cor
respondent of the Times says: The in
creasing possibility of Hispano-Amer-
lean conflict engrosses public attention.
Spain's latest representations at Wash
ington are regarded as an indication
that the situation has grown worse.
The Fremdenblatt, expressing this
opinion, finds it conceivable that Spain
should seek to prevent America perfect
ing her ornaments by pretense of de-
string peace.
A dispatch to the Daily Mail from
Brussels says no approach has been
made to Belgium for arbitrating the
Maine affair.
Weyler Denies the Letter.
Madrid, March 19.-Gen. Weyler de-
mics the authenticity of the letter pub
lished in the New York journal, in
which the former captain general of
Cuba is alleged to have said that the
United States would have not dared
to send warship to Havana while he
was in command there.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
a FARMER MISSING.
Fears That lie became Insane Over a
Business Failure


William Ricle, one of the wealthiest
farmers in Hamilton county, has been
mysteriously missing from his home
for three weeks. About u year ago he
started one of his sons in the harness
business at Williams. 1t proved to be
losing venture and much money was
sunk in the store. The matter proved
upon the old mans mind, and he urged
sale, until finally an offer came from n
man near Bows, small town north.
The entire stock was loaded on the
wagons, and when Bows was reached
the prospective purchaser would not
buy. The young man returned home
with his goods, as he had no place else
to take them, and terrible scene was
enacted. a few days afterward the
senior Ricke commenced selling grain
and stock from the farm, and as soon
as he had accumulated some money in
that way he left. His family fear be
was rendered insane by the failure of
his son in business and has committed
suicide III some out of the way place,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Chester.

Mrs. George Spencer and little son
have returned home, they were &C.
companied by Mrs. Spencer's brother.
Our school election took place last
Monday. The members of our school
board at present are Messrs. W. E.
Haskins, Geo. L. Johnson, l.. L.
Zaun, j. Shut, and Fred Nichols.
Mrs. Anthony Grannahan died very
suddenly Saturday afternoon. The
funeral was held Tuesday at Rice
Vile; The family have the sympathy
of all in their sudden and sad be-
reavement.
Mr.. Palmerton and family have
gone to their new home in Wisconsin.
Eckstein and Carter & Courtney
shipped car load of horses East,
last Tuesday.
Carter g. Courtney receiv ed a large
shipment of Of fine apples, last Sat
urdag.
There was lecture in the church
Tuesday night by colored man
from the South.
Farmers are busy sowing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
DECEMBER AND MAY.
Baxter George, Aged77, Marries Juli,
barnes, Aged 3S Years.

Baxter George, Aged II, Marries Julia
Barnes, Aged 3s Years.
Baxter George, proprietor of Spring
brook farm, large horse ranch three
miles east of Dexter, went to Abel re.
Gently and took with him Mrs. Julia
Barnes, blushing widow of IS sum
mers. Mr.. George is n years old, but
yet young in heart and he and Mrs.
Barnes were married at the Arlington
house by Rev. j. n. McCurdy, pastor
of the NJ. Z. church at Abel.
Mr.. George is wealthy, probably hav-
Ing over $4,000 of this worlds goods.
He has no children and as his wife has
two, little boy and girl, he expects
to devote the remaining years of his
life to the happiness of his wife and
these two children and will probably
see that they are well provided for out
OF his property. The lady he married
had been doing his laundry work for
some months, and an intimacy was Gull
tivated that ripened into love and their
visit to Abel was seemingly MS much en-
joyed by them as though they were but
1S and 90
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
A PECULIAR CASE.
Railway brakeman Loses His Job
for Nonpayment Of Bills.

A peculiar and interesting case has
been filed in the district court in Chari-
ton. Three business men of the city
sued c. A. Vance, u 20" brakeman, got
Judgment on their claim and caused his
wages to be garnished. He lost his
job on the road, and now sues the mer.
chants, two of them for So, 500 each and
the third for $1,000 damages, claiming
his wages were not liable for debts and
they caused the garnishments to be
served with the purpose of causing him
to lose his job. This is the first case of
this kind ever begun in the courts of
Charlton, and is causing widespread
interest
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Suit Against Huntington E.,ats

Milwaukee, March 19.-Emelie NJ. Lud-
ington, widow of Harrison Ludington,
formerly mayor of this city and gov
ernor OF Wisconsin, has commenced ac-
ton for her dowry portion of the Lud-
ington estate, which is worth 81, SOC, 900.
She alleges that the trustees of the
estate prevailed upon her to accept a
much smaller sum of the estate than
was due her, and that she did not know
until recently that she could renounce
the will and take her due rights, and al
lcges that the settlement with her by
the trustees was obtained by fraud.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
leaves only S. 900 men of spain's regular

leaves only $4,000 men of Spain's regular
army now in the peninsula, the Baleric
islands, the Spanish possessions in
North Africa and the Canary islands.
IN the Philippine islands Spain has
an army Of 81, 1000 men, which includes
about $4,000 native troops. Several
regiments of the latter were disbanded
during the time of the late insurrection
in the islands, and in time of war. it is
said, they are of very little use to the
Spanish government.
In Porto Rico there are 5000 Spanish
troops, which, in the event of hostilities.
could be supplemented by 1000 volun-
teers
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Plants nm Oak Tree.

Washington, March 10. = President
Mckinley planted an oak tree in the
white house grounds, reestablishing a
custom begun good many years ago,
but broken by President Cleveland.
The tree planted is small scarlet
leaf or red oak. The president shoveled
the dirt in the hole after placing the
sapling. There was no ceremony, al.
though the incident was witnessed by a
number of people.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Criticises the ADMINISTRATION.

Kansas City, Mo-, March ia special
to the Star from Topeka, Kan, says:
Gov. John w. Leedy, in an interview,
declared that in his opinion the ad-
ministration at Washington is taking
advantage of the present troubles to in
crease the army, not for the purpose
of fighting Spain, but to have stand
ing army to keep down strikes and in
ternal troubles at home,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
RAILROAD Extennion.

An engineering corps left Fort Mad
ison for Ottumwa to begin survey of
the proposed route for the extension of
the Chicago, Fort Madison G. Des Moines
railroad. Official word is given out that
the extension will be from Ottumwa to
Des Moines, but whether via Abba or
Oskaloosa will not be decided till after
the surveys are made.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Bruce,. probah1e sncca.,or

Washington, March 19.-It is said to
be probable that President Mckinley
will appoint Judson c. Lyons (colored)
national committeeman from Georgia
register of the treasury to succeed the
late B. K. Bruce. Mr.. Lyons was a can.
didate for postmaster of Augusta, Ga.
but the white people there successfully
his appointment.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Worry cnusen snicide,

w. S. Metcalf, aged 20, of Pleasant
vile, committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head with 3s-caliber
revolver. Worry over business trans
action by which he thought he lost 500
caused the deed. He was well-to-do and
prospecting. but could not stand the fan
cied loss of the money. The suicide oc-
Cured at his mothers home, ~ miles
north of PleasantyiIIe
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Attention Farmers!

Are you aware that we have a
full line of Farm Machinery. Bug
GIGS and Wagons. Also line Of
Hardware, Tinware, Paints, Lin
seed Oil, Machine Oils, Axle
Grease. &c. Mems Overalls,
Working Shirts, Jackets, Mems,
Women's, Misses and Children's
Shoes, Rubbers and Hosiery
these are side lines Of goods and
they come in at time Of year
when our grain and stock business
is dull; therefore I claim can af-
ford to give YOU lower prices than
regular dealers in these lines who
depend entirely upon them for a
living. I will make prices to Cash
Buyers that Defy Competition,
Shall be pleased to figure on build
ing hardware with anyone intend
ing to build dwellings or barns.
Will take sound horses or colts
in exchange for machinery, bug
giles, wagons, etc.
Yours for business,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Verdict In n Celebrated Case.

st. Paul, Mimi, March ia Dead
wood Is. D. special to the Pioneer
Press says: The great Buxton VS..
Golden reward suit for SEQ, 900 damages
for ore taken from the Buxton mine nv
defendant was ended Friday by a
verdict of the jury placing damages at
$6l,5oo. A stay of proceedings was
granted by the court for 80 days in
which to make motion for seew trial
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Wants to he Senator.

Dallas, Tex, March 49,. w. Blake,
of Mexia, chairman of the state demo-
cratic executive committee, has deter
mined to make the race against Gov.
Culberson for United States senator, to
succeed Roger @. Mills, whose term ex-
pires March A, 1899. Mr.. Blake's formal
announcement will appear next Sunday
morning
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Navigation WIN Omen Earl,

Milwaukee, Wis, March 19.-A Sen
tnel special from Maclsinaw City, Mich,
says: The outlook is for the earliest
opening of navigation on record. There
is now open water between here and st.
lgnace and Mackinaw island; from Nc
uulpln's point, Waugoshance on the
west, and between here and Point Sable.
Lake Huron. The ice has not vet
moved, but heavy wind will clear the
straits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
German Socialists Celebrate,

Berlin, March 19.-In all, some 80 so
clalist and radical meetings were hello
here Friday for the purpose of com
memorating the revolution of 1s4s
Herr Liebnecht, the socialist leader
who on Friday finished term in Jail
addressed a meeting at which he was
hailed with enthusiasm. He also issued
revolutionary pamphlet.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Can Raise Coffee.

William Cooper, of Lehigh, has been
experimenting with coffee on his farm
near that place and is satisfied coffee
can be raised in Hamilton and Webster
counties to advantage. Last season
was his first testmade of the matter,
and coffee planted in June ripened in
September, in plenty of time to be out
of the way of frost. Last year he plant
ed only small plot of coffee, but this
year he intends to put in many acres.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22

The young ladies of Mrs. Barker's
class will give basket social in the
Normal Hall, Thursday evening,
March "a. Each young lady is request
ed to furnish refreshments for two.
Everybody Is cordially invited.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
To Include Military sun,,,e,

Washington, March 1e.-The house
committee on ways and means favor
ably reported with amendments the
Dingley bill for the temporary admis-
sion free of duty of naval supplies pur-
chased abroad. The bill is amended so
as to include military as well as naval
SUPPLIES
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
A DOCTOR ARRESTED.
He IL Charged with the Death of
Prominent Merchant

A coroner's jury in Des Moines re-
turned verdict holding DR.. j. P. Miller
responsible for the death of NJ. A. Chase
and directing that he be taken into Gus
tody on charge of manslaughter. M.
A. Chase was member of the firm and
manager of the Highland Park store of
the Chase Grocery company. He was
one of the best known of the younger
business men of the city. He had been
sick and DR.. Miller treated him. Sew
eral hypodermic injections of opium
and belladonna were injected, and death
resulted. The jury held that an over
dose had been used.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Supplies for Reconcentra,o.

Cincinnati. March 19.-Twelve tons of
supplies for the reconcentrados in Cuba
were started south by rail from Gin
cinnati Friday. They consist of food,
clothing and medicines, and are the re-
suit OF voluntary contributions from
this city
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
WIN Hear opponent,.

Washington, March ia subcom-
mittee of the committee on post offices
and post roads will give hearing on
Thursday next, March "a, to those op-
posed to the postal savings banks prof.
ect. Communications can be sent to
Representative Cromwell, chairman Of
the subcommittee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Don't Plant Inferior See,
but get your
Seed Corn !.

of the best in Northeastern Iowa.
This corn is selected from a field
that went 70 bushels to the acre
and took firsr premium at Howard
County Fair last year.
j. j. VAN SLYKR,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
House procced,n,.s

Washington, March 19.-The house
spent another day on the post office APP
preparation bill, but only disposed of
TWO pages OF the bill. Most of the day
WAS devoted to debate on the merits
OF the pneumatic tube mail service in
New York, Boston and Philadelphia and
the ACCESSIBILITY of continuing the ex-
listing contract. An effort to strike out
the appropriation of s225,ooo was de-
feated.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
CITY WILL DISAPPEAR.
The Town of Chisholm VIII Soon Be
Only Memory,

In very short time Chisholm, as a
city of Iowa, will be memory only.
The Whitebreast Fuel company, which
owns the town and the mines which
keep it up, has notified the men that
the mines will be closed and the place
abandoned. Superintendent Phillips,
of the company, is expected to settle
up matters and order the machinery
and company houses to be moved to
other places. The post Office depart
ment will be notified of the company's
intention, and 1t will order the office
c1osad
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
THAT Tired Feeling

overcomes us when inferior prepar-
ations are recommended by unscrup-
rllous dealers as ''just as good as
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough
Syrup" when we know the up-
equalled merits of this great medi-
cine.
Sold by J. J Lowry
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Eight Men Killed.

Kingston, Jamaica, via Bermuda,
March ia dynamite explosion took
place in the government storehouse on
Montego bay. Eight men were killed
and many injured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Awful Result of an Explo.,on.

Madrid, March ia terrible ex-
plosion took place Friday in the Santa
Isabel mine at Belmez, province of
Cordova. Sixty corpses have already
been recovered and many men are as
yet unaccounted for.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22

Secretary Gage Talks In Cleveland.
Cleveland, o., March 19.-Secretary
OF the Treasury Gage delivered an adj
dress Friday evening before the cham
Der OF commerce upon financial ques-
f;opc
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
For Sale.

Five room cottage in good location.
Has large attic, fine cellar, good we'll
and cistern, and large new barn. Half
cash and balance to suit purchaser.
Enquire at this office. ct.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Ravaues of tbe p,ocu .

Bombay, March 19.-Two hundred
and fifteen new cases and ZIG
deaths from the plague were reported
Friday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Joined the Navy.

New Orleans, March i9.-The crew Of
the filibuster Dauntless, II in all, find
Ing occupation gone by the seizure Of
the boat, Joined the United States navy
Friday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22

sale to which you were witness and
whereby this vessel is to be transferred
to me, in behalf of the United States"
Commander Cores replied, through
an interpreter, saying:
"In handing over the ship desire
to say that it is done with the sincere
friendship of Brazil"
Lieut.. Commander Colwell, saluting,
replied: in behalf of the United
States, l thank you for the sentiment"
Stars and Stripes UnfurIed.
A Brazilian sailor then brought down
Brazil's blue-starred pennant from the
top of the malnmast, carrying it in his
teeth. In the center of the circle of
officers of both nations, Lieut.. Com
mander Colwell then faced the Bra
lillian flag flying from the cruisers
stern, and as the officers barred their
heads the flag of Brazil was hauled
down at 11:10 a. M, after which, facing
about with their heads still uncovered,
Old Glory was run up the main.
Lieut.. Commander Colwell and the
Brazilian officers thereupon shook
hands.
Commander CORES invited them all
into the cabin, to drink to the ship,
and the Brazilian captain afterwards
McMorris over the vessel and furnished
them with inventories of the supplies.
The Amazonas will remain in charge
of Ensign Roberts and Assistant En-
gineer McMorris until the United States
cruiser San Francisco arrives here.
Great interest was taken in the GER
emory, which is said to be unique in
naval history, by which ons power
transferred warship to another in the
harbor of third power.
San Francisco at Gravesend.
The United States cruiser San Fran
cisco arrived here at $3.50 p. m. Pass
ing the Amazonas, after saluting Til
bury Fort, the band played "The Star
Spangled Banner" with the crew stand
ing attention"
Commodore Howell, who was received
by Lieut.. Commander Colwell the mo-
mcnt the San Francisco reached her
moorings, ordered 600 tons Of coal for
the San Francisco and 800 tons for the
Amazonas, which is coaling and is ex-
pected to complete that work on Mon
day, when she will go to Hole Haven
to take on board her ammunition, which
is waiting for her there. Thence the
Amazonas sails, presumably for Key
West, the San Francisco going to New
York. Commander Nazro takes com
mand of the Amazonas, and seven other
officers of the San Francisco will ac-
company him. Suckers and some sea-
men will be shipped here.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22

p1RcHa
The
Of com -N"A'
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22
Government wins

Yokohama, March 19.-The election
returns show small majority for the
government.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-03-22

Death of nm Irish Journalist.
Dublin, March 19.-Dr. Patton, editor
OF the Daily Express and Dublin cor
respondent of the London Times, is
dead.