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The Press., 1898-11-24

To escape death sftsr being given up hy four doctors, and bidden goodbye to family and friends, is an experience not granted every man. Yet it happened to MT. Le Roy Bowen, of DecoriA township, Blue Earth Co.,, Minn.
 Nfr. Bowen is a farmer, but formerly re. sided in MapletOn, where he was clerk aud city marshall for 6 number of years. He IS a well-known member of the Masonic fra ternity and is of sterling honesty aud up- rightness of character.
 His story is of the greatest interest. He said:
 II was suddenly taken sick in the spring Of1S95. The doctor was summoned. He pro nOunced my case one of gravel and said the pain was caused by the passage of a stone from the kidneys to the bladder. dOctorcd with him for three months. but was not bene- of two or three days duration, during which suffered untold agony.
 "FinaIly went to MAnkatO and consulted a specialist. He stated that I did not have gravel, but thought it was rheumatism of the Stomach. continued to visit him until the end of August. Then I became completely bedridden and sent for another doctor. He called my complaint inflammation of the bowels and treated me for that.
 "The doctor laid my case before the fac ulty of Rush Medical College, Chicago, and it was decided that I had neuralgia of the stomach. l was treated for that until De. eember, but continued to grow worse. Then the doctor said, I can't do you any good All the help know for you is an operation. Very well, 1 replied, go on and operate if that is left for me-
 "The appointed time came; the four doc.
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Trials of Translatlon.

English critics say that recently fate gave evidence of more than usual intel igence in the office of Parisian jour
 nal. The Parisian editor saw London critics appreciation of Anna Thibaud, whose songs are as pointed and fowery as her rosebud slippers. The Lon- doner wrote that "mademoiselle's feet were incased in fairy boots " The Pari- sian set himself diligently to work with his dictionary, and soon had it correct ly translated, we presume, but when it appeared in print, instead of reading that mademoiselle's feet were incased in ''bottes de fee, " it said they were incased in ''pots feurs' (fower pots).
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THrRTY YEARs AGo.
IItems of local interest taken from the columns of The Press, thirty years agol
November s7, 1868.


 Harrison F. Cook and A. H. Preble, at the Hollow, are building on contract 22OO wheels for hOrse-rakes.
 Cushman Cleaveland have bought the carriage building and repairing shops of D. 0. Holmes, and will continue the busi- ness in connection with their blacksmith ing shop.
 At the town-meeting on the 18th inst, if was voted to raise money for town ex- penses by assessing tax of per cent. !, with the usual discounts for early pay ment.
 Rev. DeBruycker, pastor of the Catho- lie church in Ste ford, South Coventry and Willimantic, has recently returned from a visit to Belgium, his native country, and on his arrival in Willimantic had a warm reception. Cannon were fired, and the joy of his people manifested in various ways.
 The New England express company, which established offices few weeks since along the New London Northern railroad, has concluded that 1t does not pay, and has withdrawn from the road, leaving the Merchants Union company masters of the situation.
 The adjourned town meeting which is to be held on Saturday of this week is to vote on the subject of union of the school districts of this town.
 BIRTHS.
 Monson, Nov. 1st, 1868, daughter to Lorenzo Park.
 Mansfield, Nov. 18th, 1868, daughter to George R. Roe.
 Milford, Mass, Nov. 2Oth, 1868, a daughter (MabeD to Chas. G. Ellis, formerly of Stafford.
 MARRIAGES. Stafford Springs, Nov. 18th, 1868, by Rev. w. T. Worth, Justin Goodwill and Maggie Watson. both of Stafford.
 Wpstford, Nov. 1lth, 1868, bv Rev. Daniel C. Frost, Gilbert E. s. Amidon and Julia Whiton, both of Westfcr,l.
 East Longmeadow, Nov. 14th, 1868, Ira Griswold and Esther Egleston, both oi Wilbraham.
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From New Zealand.

Reefton, New Zealand, Nov. 2S, 1896. am very pleased 10 state that since took the agency of Chamberlain's medi- cines the sale has been very large, more especially of the Cough Remedy. In two years have sold more of this particular remedy than of all other makes for the previous five years. As to its efficacy, have been informed by scores of persons of the good results they have received from 1t, and know it's value from the use of it in my own household. It is SO pleas- ant to take that we have to place the bot tie beyond the reach of the children.
 E. J. Scantlebury. For sale by E. K Taft, Stafford Springs H. F. Cady, Stafford.
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nurrah!

w. J. Spratley. the Egyptologist, thinks that ''there can be no doubt that the Egyptian soldiers in ancient times went into the battle to the inspiring cheer of the Foo Ra! Hoo Ra Hoo Ra and if the average questioning man asks why he replies with this, Because Hoo Ra Gin the tongue of the Rameses) means the king. the king. the king! ;
The Press., 1898-11-24
FEAR OF HAHN IN CUBA.
The Evil Effect of U-ater Is Not a Mere
 Superstition There.

The Evil Effect of Water Is Not Mere
 Superstition There.
 The average Cuban IS drcadfuIly afraid of raInwater He believes that drenching in rainstorm, followed by exposure to the rays of the sun. pro- dueee fever-not necessarily yellow fe. yer, but an attack something similar to what is known as swamp fever Ill Mis- sissippi or chagres in the isthm as of Panama
 The same belief prevails in Central and South America. but in greater degree On both coast lines of Nicaragua a light shower is the signal for a gen. eral scampering indoors and a disin clination to come out again until the sky is perfectly clear Up on the high plateau on which the city of Caracas ill Venezuela is situated and where there should be little or no fear of fever the natives are afraid to get even their faces wet. At the first appearance of rainstorm the cab drivers, of whom there are more than 400, put up oilcloth screens in front of them and direct the course of the horses through couple of peepholes, avoiding even slight splash HI G06 IdCO.
 All strangers from northern attitudes visiting Caracas are advised that not only is rain dangerous, but that it is not safe to take bath within ten days after their arrival. Men accustom- ed to daily plunge find this advice difficult to follow, especially in such warm climate. Most of them disregard it and find that it does them no harm, and that it is superstition based upon the laziness that follows a residence in an atmosphere so enervating that the dogs are too tired to get out of the way of the horse if the horse wasn't too tired to step on them.
 The Cuban fear of rain, however, is based upon experience and is not mere superstition.-New York Press
 ROBBED THE GRAvE.-A startling incl dent, of which MT. John Oliver of Phila- delphia, was the subject, is narrated by him as follows: T was in a most dread full condition. My skin was almost yell low. eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continually in back and sides, no appe- tite- gradually growing weaker day by day. Three physicians had given me up. Fortunately, friend advised trying 'Elec-, tric Bitters;' and, to my great joy and surprise, the first bottle made a decided improvement. continued their use for three weeks, and am now a we'll man. l know they saved my life. and robbed the grave of another victim" No one should fail to try them. Only 90 cents per bottle.
 Sold by A. c. Eaton, Druggist.
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The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with Cham berlain's Pain Balm and bound on to the afflicted parts is superio" to any plaster When troubled with pain in the chest or side, or a lame back, give 1t trial You are certain to be more than pleased with the prompt relief which it affords. Pain Balm is also certain cure for rheu. matism.
 For sale by FIX. Taft, Stafford Springs H. F. Cady, Stafford.
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UPWARD.

Draw the lines little tighter.
 Spirit minei Make the life little brighter.
 Spirit minel For the truths sake be fighter. Show the world life may be whiters Purer, stronger, dearer, lighter,
 More divinel If one wills, life may be higher,
 Spirit mine! If one loves, God will be higher
 Spirit minei His affection does not tire. Let us then his truth desire, Seeking it past water, fire,
 Gold and winei John o. Colt in ''Great Thoughts.
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Chinese Etigl, ways.

In China there is no regular standard of distance. Standards vary in the diff erent provinces of the erbpire, the chin, or unit of length, varying from to 16 inches ill different provinces A Chinese mile may be from quarter of an Eng fish mile to mile and three quarters. according to the province.
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There is a Clnss of People

Who are injured by the use of cofTee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN.O, made of pure grains, thattakes the place of coKee. The most delicate stomach receives 1t without distress, and but few can tell it from c0ffee. It does not cost over A as much. Children may drink 1t with great Dene6t. IS cts. and 9S cts. per pack age. Try it. Ask for 0RAIN-O.
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Turning the stock.

writer in The Dry Goods Chronicle says: "A good point for the retail mer- chant to remember is that it is not how large business he does, but how many times his stock is turned in the course of the year, that really indicates the UNcctSSfnl merchant '
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A FRIGHTFUL BLUNDRR will often cause a horrible burn, scald. cut or bruise. Bucken's Arnica Salve, the best in the world. will kill the pain and promptly heal it. Cures old r.'s, fever sores, ulcers, boils, felOI s. cOrns, all skin erup- tions Best Pile cure on earth. Only 25 cts. a box. Cur. guaranteed 1
 Sold by A. c. ELt"n. Druggist.
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BEAUTIFUL WOMEN. What Is WOman'S Beauty Which So Powerfully Attracts Men?

be we'll and strong, and hence look her best, if she will use Dr. Greene's Nervura to give her strong, vigorous nerves, pure, rich blood, clear complexion, and thus restore the energies and vitality of sound and perfect health.
 Read what Dr. Greene's Nervura does for others. It will do the same for you.
 Mrs. Mary Frances Lytle of Hunter Alley, Rochester, N. Y., says:
 ''I was very pale and delicate-had no color. l took Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, and now I am we'll and strong, my face is plump, and cheeks red, and my complexion puFe.''
 Mrs. William Bartels, 23o East 87th St.,
 New York City, says:
 "Dr. Greene's Nervura made a \ wonderful improvement in my health,
 and that dark, sallow look left my face. N. My friends hardly know me. I have N gained in flesh and am like different
 person."
 \ Mrs. C. S. Allen, of I28 Pearl Street, Portland Me-, says "There was hardly any more color in my face N and hands than in chalk Dr. Greene's S Nervura made me well, and restored my natural color and complexion"
 Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, of 236 Hart wells Ave, Providence R. l., says
 "NIy face broke out with pimples, and I was almost giving mp in de- spair when I got Dr. Greene's Nervura. Now am we'll and strong, thanks to this wonderful remedy"
 Mrs. S. R. Berry, Lebanon, N. H., writes:
 ''Dr. Greene's Nervura has done won ders for me. I am strong again, and have got back my former looks and good color. A doctor met me a few days ago and said that I was doing wonderfully, that my eyes were bright, and that I looked we'll"
 These are only a few of the thousands upon thousands of women who owe their present health and strength, and conse- quently their beauty, vivacity and enjoy ment of life to the timely use of Dr. Greene's Nervura, and if the reader is wise, she will not hesitate or delay using this really wonderful remedy, this great nat ural boon to womankind.
 If desired Dr. Greene, B West I4th St., New York City, the most successful spec ialiSt in curing nervous and chronic dis eases, can be consulted absolutely free ot charge, personally or by letter.
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of dull, leaden complexions, unnatural iushings dark circles under the eyes, ,hum- ors, eruptions, black heads, lustreless eyes and other disfgurements which divest women of their natural gift of beauty.
 Why be homely when you can be beautiful and attractive? Get good health and with it those looks and attributes which attract, please and fasci- nate. It is within your power to do so, for it is within every woman's power to
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28
Red Polls at Omaha.

Hon, s. A. Converse has returned from
the Omaha Exposition. he had herd
of nine on exhibition, eight heitera and
one bull, all OF which, with one excep.
ton, were raised ON his farm two miles
south Of Cresco. A very unusual thing
for an exhibitor at fair OF any kind to
depend so entirely upon stock OF his own
home breeding Mr.. Converse has not
exhibited his Red Polls at fairs in the
regular way, for several years, yet not
Withstanding his being practically nm.
prepared FOR the eontest, he won two
first prizes in the heifer class where there
was the strongest competition that could
be brought against him in all OF Uncle
Sans dominions. he took second and
third prizes enough to make twelve or
thirteen ribbons altogether. His first
prize 2-year old heifer. raised on Mr..
Converse's farm near here, was con.
sidered the finest animal in the entire
Red Poll exhibit at the exhibition. After
Mr.. Converse left, Mr.. McKilvil, one Of
Nebraska's prominent stock raisers, who
has recently started a Red Poll herd,
offered his son, Myron, 5000 for his prize
heifer, which speaks in no uncertain
tone for the quality of Mr.. converse's
stock. On the whole he feels very we'll
satisfied with his trip to and SUCCESS in
the Omaha Exposition, Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28

An exchange says: A preacher came
at newspaper man in this way; .sYou
dare not tell me the truth. If Won
did you could MOTIVE; yournewspaper
would be failure" The editor said:
You are right, and the minister who
at all times and under all cicumstan.
ces tells the whole truth and MOTH
ing but the truth about his members,
alive OF deadwill occupy his pulpit Z 9
more than one Sunday, and then he
will find it necessary to leave town In
hurry. The press and pulpit 90
hand in hand with white wash
brushes and pleasant words magnify,
ing the little virtues into big ones.
The pulpit, the pen and the grave.
stones are the great saintmakinp
triumvirate. y And the minister
went away looking very serious while.
the editor turned to his work and
wrote about the surprising beauty Of
the bride and her wealth of golden
hair.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28
How To Vote.

There are scores of republicans in
the county who propose to vote fof
some of the democratic candidates,
but are afraid of getting their ballot
marked wrong or mixed up.
Now let us say to the voters there
are but two ways to vote the Austral-
ian ballot.
First-If you desire to vote q
straight party ticket you can vote by
simply marking the CROSS in the circle
at the head of your party ticket. This
causes you to vote for every candl-
date on that ticket.
II you wish to vote for some one
candidate or other candidates on ono
of the other tickets then do not make
a mark in the circle. Leave the
circle blank but make GROSS mark in
the square opposite the name of each
candidate you wish to vote for.
In observing these two simple rules
there is no way which the voter can
make mistake or be defrauded out
Of his vote for each man he desires to
vote for.
Just read this article over again and
see how plain it is to vote the Austral-
ian ballot without making any mis-
take whatever.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28
He Dodges the Questions.

The Cresco Republican praises
what it calls the financial speech of
Gov. Shaw, which was simply a
grand and successful effort to avoid
addressing the subject as it is before
the country in congress to-day. A
bill is pending in that body which is
endorsed by the President, his score
tary of the treasury, and by republi-
can representatives generally, which
favors the destruction of the green
backs and of every species Of govern
ment paper money including the
silver certificates; Of having no
money but gold full legal tender for
debt; that will take from silver
dollars their full legal tender quality
giving it but limited legal tender
quality; that proposes two kinds
money, the national reserve notes,
issued to the national banks, to be
full legal tender at their face for all
debts public and private, except
duties on imorts and interest on the
public debt which notes are to be
redeemed by the government in gold
on demand, and for the common
people national currency notes which
are not to be a legal tender for any
purpose, and for the redemption Of
which the government is not to be
liable; 1t also authorizes the govern
ment to issue gold bonds to procure
gold coin for the redemption of the
reserve notes to any extent necessary
to that end. The bill WHICH proposes
these iniquities is on the calender and
made a special order for the tenth
day after the opening of the session
of congress next December. The dis
cussion of that bill is live question
which should have and would have
had, the attention OF the Governor
but from the fact that Wall street and
its supple tools are endeavoring to
prevent its discussion before the
people. All the republican nominees
to the next congress are understood
to be pledged to the bill, as nearly all
OF the present ones are. On our
SECOND page may be found the minor
ity report presented by Hon. J. H
Walker NJ. G, from the 3rd Massachq::
sets district, which we commend to
the careful reading of the voters.
Three interrogatories were delivered
to Gov. Shaw before his Cresco meet
ing, which would have called for a
discussion of the finance question as
disclosed in the measure before
congress for its action early in De.
cember but he made no reply to
them,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28

We desire to express our sincere
thanks TO all the kind friends who aid
ed us so much by their earnest sympa-
thy and practical assistance in our re-
cent great bereavement.
E. B. CHAMPLIN AND FAMILY.
Miss Julia Byrnes is now prepared
to meet all her old customers, having
purchased the entire stock of the
former Byrnes & Owens. She will
give you good bargain. Call and
see the stock in rooms over Miller &
Webber's Hardware.
Being located in your city, [ am
ready to give private lessons on
piccolo, flute, clarinets, cornets, saxo-
phone, or any other wind instruments
at reasonable rate.
Respectfully yours,
G. ToNoLLI, Bandmaster.
A telegram from DR.. M. G. Keith
postpones his visit to Cresco until
Wednesday and Thursday of next
week. If you have cancer, paralysis,
or any disease which battles your local
physicians, you will do we'll to consult
him as he is successfully treating such
cases at times at his Ohio Sanitari-
lum. Mrs. John Sberal, of Spillville,
who has been there for several weeks,
will return home with him at this
time.
Rev. Mr.. Holmes has submitted to q
number of the business men in Cresco,
two questions upon which he will base
discourse Sunday evening next, using
the replies received to sandwich the
discourse. The two question are as
follows:
LIST. What do you consider essential
elements OF success for young men
standing upon the threshold of bnsi-
ness or professional careers
2nd. What IN your observation have
been the chief causes Of the numerous
failures in business and professional
lites
A fair sized audience hrayed the
weather Thursday evening to attend
the Howard concert and were we'll paid
for going. The concert was entertain
ing from first to last, some features be-
ing especially fne' Mr.. Kuss, the
basso, was easily the favorite. 1t is
seldom that voice of such rich tone
and volume is heard here or anywhere
else. his singing was the best part oil
the program and we hope we may
have an opportunity of hearing him
again. Mr.. Howard was also well re-
ceived and though on the program for
but one solo, he was encored twice,
the last responce being his own,
"Only Pansy Blossom The other
members OF the company are all artists
and the company is the best that has
ever been in Waukon .-Waukon Re-
publican. At the opera house Satur-
day evening OF this week. Il,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28
Married.

THoMsoN-OwENs--At the Catholic
church in Cresco, Iowa, Thursday,
October 81, 1898, by the Rev. Father
Mccarthy, Mr.. Frederick Miller
Thomson and Miss Mary Helena
Owens all of Howard county.
The bride is one of Cresco's most
worthy women, Industrious, frugal
and sensible. The groom is from the
state of New York, came here last
spring to take charge OF the Miner
Creek cheese factory for Mr.. Kellow.
He came well recommended and is no
doubt worthy of the wife he has won.
The PLAIN DEALER heatily unites
with their many friends in wishing
them an abundance Of the good things
of this world, the best of which is
health and happiness. We understand
they will make their home in Nevada,
Iowa.
FERRIE-WEAKLAND-Inth the Catholic
church in Cresco, October %, 1898,
by the Rev. Father McCarty, Mr..
w. n. Ferrie of Elma, and Miss
Mary M. Weakland Of New Oregon.
After the ceremony sumptuuus,
feast and familysnnion was had at the
home of the BRIDES parents in New
Oregon and the bride and groom were
made the recipients Of many nice and
valuable wedding presents. The mar
ried couple will make their home in
Elma we understand. The PLAIN
DEALER unites with their many friends
in wishing them joy and prosperity all
their lives.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES residence
of the BRIDES mother in Howard
Center October 20. 1898, by Rev.
w. K. Lane, Mr.. Gilbert M. Gilcrest
and Miss Grace E. Marshall all OF
Howard county.
About forty invited guests Witnessed
the important ceremony that united
this young couple as man and wife, all
of whom as well as hundreds of others
wish them life OF unalloyed joy and
happiness They were generously
remembered with wedding gifts OF
beauty and value. We understand
their home for the present will be on
the Marshall farm which will be con-
Quoted by the groom.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-28
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DR.. Miles has had twenty-four years
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