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The evening times., 1898-11-19
Builri on earth and
Bl sm=i IL heaven
RN Ills PARENTS
ENDERTAkERs

ENTERTAINERS
J. WILLIAM LEE,
UNDERTAKEN.
BIZ Pa. Ave y w
Ffrzt-cinSs Service Phone 1885
AUGUSTUS BURGDORF CO.,
Undertakers and EmbaImers,
2cC9 SEVENTH STREET y. W.
First-cIass Service noIi-lyr
The evening times., 1898-11-19

Mems natural wool shirts and draw
ers of extra fine quaIIty-finisned in
the finest nianner-silk taped covered
seams-pearI buttons-a regular 9Qc
The evening times., 1898-11-19

Mems heavyweight Random wool
underwear. silk taped around neck
and front-large pearl buttons-which
ase nave we never esp, sSla o9ar before under &c
The evening times., 1898-11-19

Mems fancy gray striped wool un-
derwear-goOd heavy weight-trimmed
and finished in the best style-anoth-
er dollar value which we can 00o
The evening times., 1898-11-19

Mems heavy derby ribbed fleece lin
ed underwear of very fine quality
made and trimmed equal TO any dol
lar garment-wll go curing 00o
this sale Observation-Disclosures. .OJV
The evening times., 1898-11-19

This fortunate purchase enables us
to offer you Random woof garments.
double breasted front and back, with
heavy fleece lining-silk taped-large
pearl buttons-a regular dollar 0Qo
value for only. .................-.....U UJO
The evening times., 1898-11-19

Childrens heavyweight fieece-lined
vests, pants and drawers. in all sizes
which are worth 39c-will be Of II Co
fered during the sale at ..... JU
The evening times., 1898-11-19

Children's heavyweight ribbed
tleece-lined vests and pants, in sizes
16 Is and 20-a regular 25c value tf1o
for Observation-Disclosures. IuG
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01

Braune. He employed several journey
men BARRIERS, among them one named
William Schmidt. Schmidt said to a
friend one day that there was some
thing queer" about the barber shop
where he worked. Razors were con-
stantly being stolen. 1t was always the
customers razors'that We're missing
never the proprietor's. Schmidt be-
lieved that Braune took the razors. A
few weeks after Schmidt's confidential
talk with his friend Schmidt was taken
suddenly i'll. Zaneli nursed him.
Schmidt died July 10, 1896. He was
sick IL hours. Two days later the body
of Schmidt was buried under the name
of Charles Zaneli.
Charles Braune then moved to 500
West Thirty-sixth street, where he
opened another barber shop and mar
ried young German girl. She became
known in the neighborhood as Louisa
Braune. She died on December 10, 1895,
back of the barber shop. After collect
ing the insurance oni her life Zaneli
again changed his name to Charles
Summer, and moved to s4s East One
Hundred and Thirty-ffth street. He
married there another German girl,
Jennie schlisin, his fifth or sixth wife.
SO far as known. She died on August
9, 1897, of heart failure. She was sick
one day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
THEIRS FOR 600 YEARS.
Farm In Norway Owned by One FAM
lily Since 1881.
one day.

Farm IN norway owned by One Fam.
lily Since 1881.
j. E. Sogard received a remarkably
interesting document from Christiania,
Norway and one which he prizes very
highly. 1t came from the government
museum at Christiania, and is an exact
copy of two deeds of very ancient date,
the original deeds having been pre-
served and placed on exhibition in the
museum. The deeds are for a certain
farm which the Sogard family has
possessed for centuries and upon which
two of his brothers-Simon, of Webster
City, aud John, of Iowa City-were
born. The first deed is dated July 1,
1881, or more than 500 years ago. A
better realization of the age of this
deed is had when it is remembered that
the Sogard family was in possession of
the farm more than 100 years before
Columbus discovered America, and it is
probable that their ownership dates
much farther back than is shown by
this deed. The later instrument was
executed in 154s, nearly rs years before
the landing of the pilgrim fathers at
Plymouth. A gentleman from a
neighboring town tells the Troy Times
that he has seen the ancient document
alluded to, but was unable to read it,
as it is written in the Norwegian Ian
guage. He adds that the property is in
the town of Oalen, near the town of
Hamar, and that the largest city near
the place is Christiania, and that the
document states it is given in the reign
of King Hakon, by the grace of God
king of Norway and Sweden.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01

clseiy as L told you; and have lust,
very much against my own will,
dragged you headforemost out OF the
grave. Now, Mr.. Bones"
That's not my name," he inter-
rupted.
Much l care" returned the doctor.
ITS the name of buccaneer of my ac-
quaintance; and call you by it for the
sake of shortness, and what 1 have to
say to you is this: one glass of rum
won't kill you, but if you take one
you'll take another and another, and
1 stake my wig if you don't break off
short. you'll die-do you understand
that?-die, and go to your own place,
like the man in the Bible. Come, now,
make an effort. I'll help you to your
bed for once"
Between us, with much trouble, we
managed to hoist him upstairs, and laid
him on his bed, where his head fell back
on the pillow, as if he were almost faint
ing.
Nov, mind you," said the doctor, 81
clear my conscience-the name of rum
for you is death'
And with that he went off to see nv
father, taking me with him by the arm.
This is nothing" he said, as soon as
he had closed the door. "T have drawn
blood enough to keep him quiet awhile;
he should lie for a week where he is
that is the best thing for him and you;
but another stroke would settle him."
(To be continued)
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
TORTURED BY BURGLARS.

house. The four burglars rode there in
a wagon and entered the farmhouse
about midnight. They entered the bed
room in which the aged couple were
sleeping.
Cochrane protested that he had no
money to give them. The intruders
then began to torture the old man.
Cochrane finally admitted that he had
money, and his tormentors left him
alone for few seconds. They discov-
cred about two dollars, and this only
made them more aggressive.
While one of the men kept Cochrane
covered with revolver the other lift
ed his wife out of bed and tied her to
the post. They then started the fire.
When the stove was hot they grabbed
the farmer, carried him to the stove,
and told him to stand there until he
was ready to tell where his money was
hidden.
The men could not make the farmer
tell where his money was, and finally
tied him to n post beside his wife and
left the house. Cochrane, after much
effort, mriggled loose and unbound his
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
MONEY In DEAD WIVES.
New York Barber Collects Policies
on Lives Of Four.
Profits Also by Other Rislss-Police
Suspect Him of Murder for Sake
of Lncre - Admits Insur.
ance Swindles.

Charles Zaneli, New York barber,
who during the last nine years has col
lected insurance on the lives of four
wives, a mother-in-law, child and .
friend, has been arrested by the New
York police and charged with swim
ding life insurance companies. He
confessed to Capt. McClusky an hour
after his arrest that he had defrauded
an insurance company. He denied
having been guilty of causing the death
OF any of the many persons from whose
demise he had derived financial adj
vantage.
The insurance money Zaneli collect.
ed amounted altogether to over ST, 900.
The. policies he collected were as fol-
lows:
Mrs. Carolyn Dern, mother-in-law, died
November s. 1883, Metropolitan Insurance
company, $40; Prudential Life Insurance
company, s11o
Mrs. Mary Dern Zaneli, wife, died June
IA, 1895. same companies, slo3 each.
Lottie Zaneli daughter of Charles and
Mary Dern Zaneli. died October 49, 1895,
same companies, 500 each.
Mrs. Lena Werner Zaneli, wife, died Mo-
vember &c, 1895. Knights and Ladies' Of
Honor, $1,000 Policy of Prudential COM
pany not paid.
William Schmidt, employee, died in July.
1896, Metropolitan Life Insurance company,
1856.
Mrs. Louisa Herzig Braune (Zaneli's
alias, wife. died December 49, 1896, Golden
Cross society, $1,000; John Hancock COM
pany, $3.50
Mrs. Jennie schlistn Sumner (another
alias, wife, died August 9, 1887; United
Friends society, $1,000 Metropolitan, 500.
Suspicion was aroused when the
agents of the Metropolitan company
learned a few days ago of the peculiar
circumstances in the Schmidt case, and
their investigation led to the arrest.
Insurance men believe Zalleli will be
proved one of the greatest life insur-
ance swindlers on record.
He was born at Wiesbaden, Ger
many, so years ago, and came to this
country OF 1876. The police as yet
know nothing of his record until 1888,
when he opened a barber shop at 90
Riverton street. a woman known as
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
THE TALK OF FISHES,
Sounds Recorded by the Phonograpl
in the Under Water,

SouHuS NecOrOeO by the monograph
in the Under Water.
When you see lot Of bubbles rising
to The surface of tank in which there
are number of fish you will know
that the fish are talking. 1t is not
possible, Of course, to converse with
fish, but well-known professor has
succeeded in getting sufficient num-
Der of sounds in monograph to prove
that fish language really exists, says
London Answers.
The professor and a companion were
lowered into the waters of the Mediter-
ranean, near the little town of Branca-
lone, in an iron cage, taking with them
electric-lighting apparatus, phono-
graph and camera. Mirrors Were also
taken, and by these the fish were at
tracted.
As each large monster came in sight
mirror was turned SO as to bring the
fish into full view of his own reflection.
The results were astonishing. In near
ly every case the fish waxed furious,
ind the sounds recorded in the phono-
graph are said to be of an astonishing
nature. The shark, according to the
sounds recorded, which are from fish
of many species, seems to have a Ian
guage quite different from all others.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
CHARLES zANELI.

Carolyn Dern, the BARRIERS mother-in-
law, died at that place on November 5,
1883, after an illness of two days. The
cause of death was apoplexy. Her life
was insured, and Charles Zanei collect
ed the insurance.
Though it has not been proved, it is
believed that Mrs. Mary Zaneli, the
daughter of Mrs. Carolyn Dern, was
the BARRIERS second wife. After his
mother-in-law's death Zareli remained
at 90 Riverton street until his wife
died on June ii, 1895. Her sudden
death, under circumstances similar to
those surrounding the death of her
mother, caused neighbors to express
the belief that Zaneli had murdered
her. For this reason the barber left
the neighborhood and went to live at
2300 Second avenue. He collected the
insurance on the woman's life, how
ever, without difficulty.
In this new location Zaneli adver-
tised for housekeeper. Lena Werner
applied, was employed, and soon be-
came Zaneli's wife, the wedding talk
ing place in September, 1895. On Oc-.
tober 10, 1895, Lottie, the eight-year-old
daughter of Zaneli and his former wife,
died suddenly. The father collected the
insurance on her life.
A month later, on November ee, 1895,
Mrs. Lena Zaneli died after an illness
of four days, her death being attributed
to apopleXy. The husband collected a
policy of $4,000 in the knights and
Ladies of Honor, but failed to collect
policy in the Prudential Life Insurance
company.
Zaneli then moved to 465A Tenth ave-
nue. and changed his name to Charles
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
MAKING WAX LIFELIKE.
How Display Figure. for store. Are

now Dlspiuy Figures ZOE StOres are
Made.
"How long does it take to make one
of these?" said the manufacturer in re-
spouse to an inquiry, reports the Bos-
ton Transcript. well, it depends en-
tirely upon circumstances. 1t is not a
mechanical operation, the finishing off
of a wax model as true to life as this
and he pointed to the bust of laugh
ing child, whose rosy neck and bright
eyes were framed by clustering curls.
To make these one must have studied
anatomy, as we'll as drawing and mod
cling. We begin in the same way as a
sculptor would to make statue. Aft
er the wax has cooled the eyes are put
in, the face is made up as theatrical
folks say, and the wig is fastened on,
and the wooden body is shaped. We
make all our hands and feet from life,
and they cost about ten dollars. If we
have an order for an entire figure we
always model it from life. The life
size wax figures of infants are among
the finest things we manufacture, and
they add much to the attractivencss Of
a show window, as was illustrated last
winter, when a Washington street re-
tail dealer displayed one during the
holiday season. The head and shout
ders, such as are seen in the milliner's
windows, cost from $40 to $45. The
wig makes considerable difference in
the price, as we use the best hair, and
it is expensive, especially the natural
blond, which is scarce. The children's
heads cost $40, or thereabouts.
"All the finishing off imaginable" he
continued, "would not make a figure
stand the test of a season behind the
glare of q glass unless the wax has a
natural pink tinge. The reason some
of the models look so deathly is be-
cause the wax is bad and not properly
colored, and flesh tints are put on in
addition"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
WIFE.
His Bluff CalIcd.

When the young man called to ask
for the old mans daughter the latter
naturally thought it was necessary to
put up good bluff, that being tho
usual method of procedure, Conse-
quently, he looked solemn, coughed
once or twice as a sort of preliminary,
communed with himself minute on
two, coughed again and asked:
Can you support her in the style to
which she has been accustomed?"
IF l couldn't" returned the young
man promptly, II ought to be ashamed
of myself"
The old mans bluff was called.-Chi.
cago Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
ghtly shut, and his laws aA

That doctor done me-" he murmured.
strong as iron. 1t was a happy relief
for us when the door opened and DR..
Iivesey came in, on his visit to my IA
Their.
ooh, DOCTOR" we cried, what shall
we do? Where is he wounded?"
Wounded? A fiddlestick's endl"
said the doctor. mo more wounded
than you or I. The man has had a
stroke, as 1 warned him. Now, Mrs.
Hawkins, just you run upstairs to your
husband, and tell him, if possible, no th-
ing about it. For my part, must do
my best to save this fellows trebly
worthless life; and Jim here will get me
BASIN"
When I got back with the basin, tthe
doctor had already ripped up the cap
tain's sleeve, and exposed his great
einewy arm. 1t was tattooed in several
places. Here's luck" "a fair wind"
and BILLY Bones his fancy" were very
neatly and clearly executed on the fore
arm; and up near the shoulder there
was sketch of gallows and man
hanging from it-done, as thought
with great spirit.
prophetic" said the doctor, touch.
ing this picture with his finger. "And
now, Master Billy Bones, if that be
your name, We'll have look at the
color of your blood. JIM" he said, "are
you afraid of blood?'
mo, SIR" said l.
"Well, then" said he, "you hold the
basin;" and with that he took his
lancet and opened vein.
A great deal of blood was taken be.
fore the captain opened his eyes and
looked mistily about him. First he
recognized the doctor with an unmis
taxable frown; then his glance fell upon
me, and he looked relieved. But sud
denly his color changed, and he tried tc
raise himself, crying:
where's Black Dog?"
There is no Black Dog here" sale
the doctor. Except what you have or
your own back. You have been drink
ina rum; yoA haye had q stTQks4 pig
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
The Deadly OTense,

Beverly, what makes you so down
on your mother-in-law all the timer"
"Well-she is SO eNasperating; she is
the kind of woman that always takes
the very identical hot muffin you in
tended to take yourself. "->Brool1lyn
Iifa
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
Farms for Sale.

have large number of very fine
farms for sale IN Howard county.
Some at special bargains. If you
wish to purchase it will pay you to
visit me. Prices are very reasonable
and terms to suit purchaser. also
have farms in Minnesota End Dakota
for sale on installment plan. Why
pay high cash rent when the money
may be applied toward a home of
your own? Respectfully,
JOHN NJ. CANNON, Cresco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
TERRIBLE TORTURE
Burglars s:a,sc nm Old Farmer Dane.

- b h1.1 . .'.st.Ac HH Vlu 4 Nrmer D0ncO
on Hot Sto-c.
-Four burglars entered the house Of
John Cochrane, an aged farmer, living
five miles from Schenectady, N. Y,
started a rousing fire, and compelled
him to dance, with bare feet, on the hot
stove. They also tied Mrs. Cochrane,
who is 60 years old, to bedpost.
This brutality was the method by
which the burglars hoped to learn the
place in which the aged farmer had his
money hid. He was understood to have
considerable sum of money hid away.
Cochrane's house is in desolate part
of the little hamlet known as Town
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
To Exterminnte Rats.

Residents of Lovilla, near Ottumwa,
Ia, have formed IN organization for
the determination of rats, and the
members are to devote one day week
to the work of Kidding the neighbor-
hood of the vermin.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
Indiana,s pr,ze Tnn Row.

G. w. Hill, of Chandler, Warrick
county, Ind, is said to be the tallest
boy in that state for his age. He is
IA years old and measures six feet eight
inches in his bare feet. The boy grew
six inches during the last year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
There is no J? About It.

No question indeed with those who
have used it, but that Foley's Kidney
Cure Is absolutely reliable for all
Kidney and Bladder diseases.
Sold by j. j. Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To Quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag,
netic, full of life, nerve and vigor, take NoTo.
Bac, the wonder-worlser, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran-
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Coz Chicago Or New YORK
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
Life.

Life.
Just one short day in the garden is ours
So we eat sweet fruit and we pluck fair
flowers;
We squander the time at our pleasures
needs,
When we ought to be busily pulling weeds.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
-.
Persistent
Coughs

A oough which seems to hang
on in spite of all the remedies which
you have applied certainly needs
energetic and sensible treatment.
For twenty-five years that stand
ard preparation of cod-1iver oil,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
Cause and Eject.

Jack-Have cigar?
Tom-No. I've given up smoking.
Jack-When does the wedding take
place?-Chicago News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01

Lon Lenditt (nervously)-No, Bob;
it is only five.
Bob Borrower-The deuce you say!
Then just let me have another v to
straighten out my book, will you?-
Puck
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
I'm perfect Accord.

Jones Sharply, to his new farm-hand)
i hope may never see the like of that
again.
Farmland (who has just kissed
Jones pretty daughter) Your desire
has my hearts sympathy. sir.-Judqe.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
lUC. G0c III Q. @. q fail. druggists refund money,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01

e1.oo PER BOTTLE at all Drug Stores.
or sent by mail on receipt Of price.
BOOKS Containing Invaluable information of
Enrs interest to all women, will be sent
thIE to any address, upon application, by
Tho BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO., Atlanta. Ga.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER 1.-Billy Bones, an old sea
log, much addicted to rum. lodges at Ad-
:,iral Ranhnw inn.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-02-01
Getting His Account Straight.

Bob Notwithstanding to my
memorandum book / owe you ten dol
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-01-29
4 SEATTLE HOMAI N JAlL.
WAS CARRYING 4 PISTOL. FOR SOME
UNKNOWN INDIVIDUAL
she II Yoasg. blonde. Hs ndsowse. Had
Nan~y ana = Jag-Aft~r Her Ar
rest she Made = Desperate Attempt
to Stpangle Herself With Her Boa.

Special Dispatch 10 the Posl-Insslli
TACOMA. Jan. "A handsome Woman
hating from Seattle aud calling herself
Mrs Harris Is IL jail here. She arrived
yesterday. and while with friends Ia j
restaurant last evening accidentally dis
charged a pistol she carried in her cloth
ing To-day the police had her unsler star
VIGILANCE. and about II p. II. sA- WAS ar
rested.
The revolver she had with her yester-
dsy was taken from her. and this evening
she purchased Il second weapon from a
pawnbroker, who sold her cartridges that
would not lit The weapon. fearing from
her actions that She meant mischief. The
officer who arrested her had been watch
ing her all day. and had been told hy her
this afternoon she intended returning 10
Seattle this evening.
She failed 10 keep aer word. and upon
learning that she had purchs ssed 4 second
weapon IL was deemed Wise 10 place her
under arrest From her talk. while ex-
cited and intoxicated. /; is thought she
followed SOME srrant lover with the In
trntion of doing him and perhaps herself
harm. Her name i not Mr.. Harris. but
her real identity is Kept secret 10y the POI
lice. ID 1t Is known 10y them.
Tonight. after having been arrested.
searched and locked in the women- wari
OF the city jail, Mrs. Harris tried TO eaai-
nit suicide by stranguiarion. using fur
boa TO accomplish the deed. but the j.iIer.
who had been ordered 10 watch her close
ly came into the room in iinle 10 rescue
her. She was lying on a cot. Juggling with
all her strength AT the two ends OF tile
boa. which she had wrapped about ner
neck. This attempt has led the police 20
keep an officer on guard AZ her room ion
the balance Of tile night.
blonde. about - years 1f age. Of fine form
and is richly dressed. She had nearly
slll in her purse when arrested. The po-
lice viii guard her until She is safely con-
Quoted 10 Seattle by her friends. Who have
been communicated with.