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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
stragetical Points in West Indies.
CONTINUED from srd pape

Raleigh saved the city from total de-
struction by fire. Trinidad was the
scene Of naval battle, in 1907, when
the British took 1t from Spain. 1t was
the place of Sir Walter Raleigh's search
for gold. Nelson came there in 1908
with the Victory and 10 other ves-
sells, chasing % French and Spanish
warships. Had Nelson caught them un-
der the lee of Trinidad the mouth of the
Orinoco would have the fame of Trafal-
gar.
The Leeward islands are of only Sec
ondary importance, and may be passed
over with reference to Caracoa as q
type. This island is deficient in water,
but Dutch industry has made 1t give
forth in profusion all of the products
of the region. The chief harbor, Santa
Anna, on the southwest side of the
island, has formidable batteries and q
fort.
To complete the sketch of the West
India islands, there are Jamaica and
the Bahamas left to mention. There
is also the forlorn little island Of Ma
varsa in the Caribbean, which belongs
to Americans and which may be used
by the government for it's coal bins.
England is undoubtedly strong in the
Antilles. Jamaica, the largest of her
possessions, is more than so miles long
by 40 wide. 1t is rich in tropical vege-
tation and its scenery is charming.
Port Royal, which was once demolished
by cyclone, is the military port. It's
harbor defenses consist of three SUBJ
stations, besides the fort at the city.
The batteries have been steadily inn
proved, and the latest rifled guns are in
use. There is small dockyard here
and marine mining establishment of
the royal engineers.
The 30 Bahama islands, with their
1887 rocks, are some of those further
north than our station at Dry Tortugas,
and they will probably not play an inn
portant part in this war. They are far
below the average English colony in
prosperity. and the population Is most
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
Chester Notes.

Between trains in Chester FRIDAY
enabled US to take hasty glance al
this thriving village. The town il
improving in Its building quite ma.
terially and noticably, business
places enlarged aud materially i'm.
proved and new and improved resi-.
dences erected.
The store of Brown & Capper has
been improved and the side room,
formerly used for drugs and crock.
cry, opened up with the main store
and is filled with dress goods and
other fine goods.
r. j. Eckstein has the only drug
store of the village and is not only
stocked with the usual line of medi
cines, but handles paints, oils, and
the most elegant patterns in wal
paper and window shades.
w. r. Carter carries an unusually
fine stock of we'll selected goods, and
his clerks are of the most popular
ladies of the village. 1t is always q
pleasure to buy at Carriers, his goods
are reliable and his prices correct.
Frank Freemlre is rushed with
dental work aud is master of the
profession.
A. D. Combs is again in possession
OF the mill which is in charge of Geo.
H. Miles.
Kelley's blacksmith and repair
shop was thropged with patrons. He
has the appiiaI ces for doing good
work and turning it out rapidly.
OF course we stop at the Lake
House; why shouldn't you? The table
is well furnished, the house is tidy
and clean, the terms reasonap ole.
The village has two shaving shops
both on the street west and djoining
the Lake House. and both presided
over by a master of the art.
Jerome Roper as usual conducts a
general business i'll merchandise be-
side supplying the village with tn.
best meats obtainable.
Merrill u Hoopman conduct a
blacksmith and repair shop on the
south side, aud also carry farm i'm
plements.
We did not visit the milliner stores
or dress maker shops as our bonnet
Was elegant and dress in good repair
Two lumber yards with good stocks
are required to supply building ma
terial to the prosperous farmers of
that section. We were told that the
large Norwegian settlements at the
north of the village in Minnesota are
building extensively this summer,
purchasing their materials for ready
cash. This is what the Chester cream.
cry has done for them.
Our time was too limited to take in
that Institution from which Mr.. Green
will retire in June Mr.. Capper having
already done SO, but we are assured
that it is in competent hands.
We found VIII Breedlove there and
saw some fine carpenter work he is
doing on house for Mr.. Barnes.
Perhaps the most elegant residence
to look from the outside is that of
s. e. Graham on Sun Rise Hip at
the east of town.
With no disposition to omit anyones
business orr time was too limited for
further observation of the place
which subsequent trip will remedy.
We cannot close this without a
word OF commentator of it's beauti.
full school building aud grounds, and
OF the pretty church and its conven-
lent appendages for the comfort Of
teams in sunshine and storm while
their owners are doing Gods service.
Such forethought and wisdom are
evidences that they are imbued with
the principles of humanity, the first
essentials of christianity.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17

If you have children, you should
know how to take care of them. See
what ! help you to. Send me your
name with address and see if some OF
the books have will not save you a
hundred dollars year and the price
less life OF your child. Do not be
simple and throw this aside. Address
M. c. Keith. l want the address of
every person who desires to live better
mentally and physically. Melville G..
Keith. Belleville, Ohio.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17

molested ''on the cable. suddenly: JUST d.
the work was about completed. the shore
battery fired a shell at the boats. 1t was
followed by others. and the Spanish infan-
try opened fire then with their rifles.
Hot Reply from Our boats.
Then, like flash. the Marblehead sent q
shell inland, and followed 1t with perfect
shower of shot
The Nashville was quick to follow suit.
and the little Window cut loose with her
four-pounders.
In the meantime Spanish bullets fell in
every direction, around the small boats.
Though the attack had come suddenly and
hercely the blue jackets were not dismayed,
and. protected by the terrific return fire of
the warships. work was continued and the
cable cut.
When the boats returned to the ships
Regan. who was in one of the Marblehead's
boats. of which there were two, was found
to nave been killed. Six men were badly
wounded.
Lighthouse Fort Blown to Pieces.
The Spaniards had by this time suffered
severe loss. Their shots from the light
house struck the warships several times
and. although they did not do much dam
age. the fire aroused the determination of
the American officers to eXterminate the
fort. Thereafter for the moment, the fire
of the warships was concentrated upon the
lighthouse and the improvised fort was
blown to pieces. AS there were great num-
bers of Spaniards in and behind the fort at
the time, there is no doubt that many of
them were killed.
The Marblehead and the Nashville used
their heaviest guns, as well as their small
rapid-tire guns. and hundreds of shots were
thrown into the Spanish troops.
On board the ships number of men were
slightly wounded.
Commodore Washburn Maynard, of the
Nashville. was slightly wounded by q
spent bullet.
The Spanish Version.
London, May 16. = The Spanish en-
bassies in Europe are circulating an Of
fetal dispatch saying attempted land
ings at Cardenas and Cienfuegos have
been repulsed with loss 10 the Ameri-
cans.
The dispatch adds that the American
fleet has been much damaged and forced
to retire from San Juan de Puerto Rico
before the severe fire of the forts, one
vessel being towed away.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
Draper Given Life Sentence,

st. Louis, May l6. = a private dis
patch from Jerseyyille, H., announces
that Capt. Charles l.. Draper, on trial
there for the sensational murder in
Jacksonville of Charles ID. Hastings,
OH March 81, 1897, was Saturday found
guilty and sentenced 10 the peniten-
tiary for life. Eoth men were prom
inent citizens of Jacksonville, and
the murder was the result of business
differences
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
Shot by the sentry.

Key West, Fla, May 16. = A rumor
was started Friday night to the effec.
that Spanish spy had been shot at the
fort, where the new Qualifications are
being constructed. Investigation re-
yealed that co.ored hoy had chased a
runaway mule into the garrison
grounds and was challenged by sem
try. The boy failed to answer and was
shot. He will probably die.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
AOueer l2l NIedicine.

There is a medicine whose proprie-
tors do not claim to have discovered
some hitherto unknown ingredient,
or that it is cure-all. This honest
Medicine only claims to cure certain
diseases. and that it's ingredients are
recognized by the most skilled phys ST.
clans as being the best for Kidney
and Bladder Diseases. 1t is Foley's
Kidney Cure.-For sale by J. J.
Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
scHLEy,s SQUADRON.
Powerful Fighting Force to Seek Out
the Spanish Fleet.

= " ssSAA - - heAAkS oACG " seek Out
the Spanish Fleet.
Fort Monroe, Va, May 10 ION Board
the Flagship Brooklyn at Sea, via Pilot
Boat, May 1s).-Commodore Winfield
Scott Schley and the fighters of his fly
ing squadron steamed out of Hampton
Roads Friday afternoon at 4:25 o'clock
under sealed orders.
4 The entire squadron was to have
gone, and at one o'clock all the ships
had reported ready for getting away,
|but at 1:15 p. m. a dispatch from the
navy department ordered Commodore
Schley to leave the cruisers New Or
leans and Minneapolis in Hampton
Roads for further orders. Both are fast
ships, much better time makers than
the big battleships and could leave
hours later and still catch the squad.
ron. Capt. Folger, of the New Orleans,
was left In charge Of the two cruisers.
! At precisely 1920 the flagship zig,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
To Consumptives.

AS an honest remedy, Foley's
Honey and Tar does not hold out
false hopes In advanced stages, but
truthtully claims to give comfort and
relief IN the very worst cases, aud in
the early stages to effect cure.
Sold by J. j. Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
More War News.

Don't forget the war entertainment
to be be given in Lyric Hall, May q,
by the New Oregon Cemetery Associ-
alton. You will all want to see how
we capture the Spaniards Admission
25 cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
G.. D. Nichols & Co.
Leading Clothiers.
Married.

Married.
RALpH-McCLUsKY-Mr. Jos. Ralph,
OF Jerico, and Miss Lucy McClusky,
OF Elma, were married at Lourdes,
Iowa, on Tuesday, May 10, 1898.
Kew. j. j. Nelson officiating.
After the ceremony the wedding
party drove to Elma and partook of
the sumptuous dinner which was
awaiting them at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thos.
McClusky.
Both bride and groom have a large
circle OF friends who wish them happi-
ness in their welded life.-Elma News
Register.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17

are they who while suffering from
Kidney Diseases are prejudiced
against gil advertised remedies. They
should know that Foley's Kidney
Cure is not q quack remedy, but an
honest guaranteed medicine for Kid
ney and Bladder troubles.
Sold by j. J. Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
Protecting spani.h Harbor.,

Huelya, Spain, May 16.-All the buoys
have been removed and the lights have
been eAtinguished. 1t is impossible to
enter this port without pilot.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
Rcnominated by Congress-.

ST. Louis, May 16. = Congressman
Charles Edward pearce, of the Twelfth
Missouri district, has been unanimous
ly renominated On the first ballot by the
republican convention in session here.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
The Spanish Version.
Cart Loads of De.a.

Key West, Fla, May 10. = News just
received here from Havana says the re-
concentrates are dying of starvation,
cart loads of dead being taken daily
through the Spanish lines.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
CARD OF THANKS.

The friends and relatives of j. &.
Hess desire to return grateful &C.
acknowledgements to all those who re-
membered them in the hours of sick
ness and in the greater sorrow OF be-
reavement.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
DAILY PAPERS!

I will furnish them by the month
as cheaply as you can get them at the
office. Tribune, Journal, and Times
OF Minneapolis; st. Paul Pioneer
Press. Delivered at your residence.
MEARL HARRIS, News Boy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
Fnyor unI1ed Stntex.

New York, May 16. A special from
Janeiro says that the radicals in the
chamber of deputies are about to de-
clare in favor of the United States.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
For Graduating Dresses

see the new line of white goods in silk
organdie. French organdle, Ions
downe Mousline de Sole, Linon de
Sole, Silk Null, etc., at the
CREsco DEPARTMENT STORE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
German Cruiser Goes to Havana.

Berlin, May 10 The German cruiser
Geier arrived at Santiago de Cuba Fri
day. She proceeded to Havana satur-
day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
School Report.

Report of School taught in Sub.
district No. 8, New Oregon Twp, for
the month ending May is.
No. of scholars enrolled
No. of days taught.
No. neither absent or tardy............. z
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17

To Cure Constipation Forever,
rake Cnscarets Candy Cathl attic lOc or Csc.
II C. G. O. fail 70 eyre, druggists refund money
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
Graduates!

DThe newest things in Fine White
Dress Goods just received at the
CREscp DEPARTMENT STORE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
San juan Not Taken.

Washington, May 10. - No official re-
port has been received confirming the
published statement that the city and
Notifications of San Juan had surren-
dered to Admiral Sampson, nor is any
expected for the reason that the state
ment is not given credence in official
circles. The result of the engagement
at San Juan SO far as is indicated by
official reports, was not altogether sat
isfactory, inasmuch as one Of the prin-
ripal objects of the expedition was the
burning Of large quantity of coal
stored there for use Of the Spanish feet.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17

1 The state department satisfied itself
as far as was possible to do SO before
making the statement Thursday that
no French artillerymen had been land
ed by the La Fayette at Havana. They
are now inclined to think after looking
at the matter carefully that the whole
basis for this absurd story grew out
OF remark by some naval officers that
the superior gun fire of the Spanish at
Cardenas made it very evident, in view
OF their wretched shooting before that,
that some Frenchmen must have come
over to helm them ont
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17
Story OF the Fight.
The killed ana wounded.

The following is the list of killed and bad
ly wounded:
K1LLED-Regan. seaman. of the Mar
blehead.
BADLY woUNDED-John Davis. o,
New York
John J. .Donran, of Fall River. Mass.
Ernest Suntzeanickle.
Herman w. Hochneister.
Harry Hendrickson, all of the Marble
head.
Robert Boltz. carteret county. N. c.. of
the Nashville.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-05-17

Round trip tickets on sale from
June 18th to October 30th, for $f345,
limited to 80 days from date of sale.
70l3 NJ. j. WHITE, Agent.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-25

A NOfED AFRICAN CHEF ATTACKS r
Beers.
4 iuthsran Missionary Murdered and ar Lxpe
diiion Sent TO Punish the savages
Leads 10 Fierce Fighting.

Pretoria. Oct. 21.-Serious trouble il
brewing with the Magato tribe in til,
Zoutpans Berg district, south Of tn
Iimpo river.
The natives recently massacred !;
Lutheran missionary and his family a
the town Of Zoutpans Berg, and the
Transyaal Government sent an eXpedi
ton to punish them.
Chief Opefu with 10000 followers
fully armed, and four cannon. supplied
by white traders. has attacked the Lag
CT. Heavy fighting is proceeding.
The ultimatum of the commanding
officer of the Transyaal troops, General
i. j. .Ioubert. demanding an uncondi
tional surrender. has been ignored by tho
~tribesmen; and he has summoned 1900
Burghers to reinforce the 5000 now III
the field.
The campaign promises to be pro
longed.
The scene Of the fighting between the
Tranryaal Burghers. under General
Jouhert, and the tribesmen who follow
Chief opefu is the extreme northern sec
tion OF the Tr&nsvaal territory, west OF
Gazea country. UmhIengaland) and
southeast of the country OF the Mata-
belle. 1t is i'll the very heart Of 4 dis
trict inhabited Ivy some OF the bravest
and most intractable of South African
5ribesInen. Chief Opefu has long been
IL thorn in the side Of the Transvaal
Government. General Joubert, who is
conducting the operations against the
tribesmen, is vice president Of the South
african Republic, as we'll rs commander
in chief Of the TranSvaal army. He IS
one Of the Of the South African
RCpublic.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-25
REFJTING SEASiAN'S TESTING

Washington. ID. c.. October LIE
Subsistence Department Of the army Is
4 statement refuting some features t
the testimony of Major Seaman, Il s
geon, before the War Investigating Co
mission.
Major Seaman said no one could st
supplies for the sick from the Co
missary of Subsistence, yet when he la
Ponce the chief cOmmissary there mad /
his disposal S2i4. 600 subject to regui
ton Of surgeons for just such supplh
as Seaman said he wanted. Mai.
DAILY. Surgeon. who came with the tr0os
about the same time made a REQUISITES
and secured $1,000 for the purchase {
supplies for the sick. and turned Il
unexpected balance into the Departme-
here when he arrived.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-25
A TENDANCE FAIIiNGOE

Washington. Oct. 19.-While 30 time
has been set for the final adjournment
Of the Episcopal convention, the attend
ance is beginning to fall off and deputies
are .caving for home. Attention was
tljcG to this in the House OF Deputies
.o-day. and delegates We're urged to get
through with important questions be
ore the membership thins out. The
question Of marriage and divorce has not
vet been considered in the House Of
Deputies. and there are evidences that
The House Of Bishops after having post
loned the subject indefinitely may re-
consider this action.
The division OF Indiana into three do
ceseS raised Il spirited debate in the
house OF Deputies.
line majority report Of the committee
on new dioceses against the creation Of a
Southern Indiana missionary diocese, was
finally adopted.
When consideration Of the constitution
was resumed. article 6 relating to the es-
tahlishment Of missionary districts and
article ,. relating to a bishops exercise
OF his offices outside his diocese were
agreed to with amendments made by the
bishops.
The morning session Of the House Of
Bishops was important in bringing
about the adoption of what is known as
the Huntington amendment looking to-
ward church unity.
The amendments was adopted with
minor changes as part Of the canOns in
stead of the constitution. The canons
also We're amended in requiring one
years time before ordination. instead Of
six months. The revision Of the consti
tuition progressed by the adoption Of ar
ticles 10 and II. also articles I and > as
amended by the deputies.
At the afternoon session Of the House
Of Deputies concurrence was given to
the minor amendments made by the
amendment. thus giving final approval
to this important step toward church
unity.
At the afternoon session of the biSh-
ops final action was taken on the eStab-
lishment of Il bishop III Brazil. There
has been a division of sentiment as to
whether this Bishop should be directly
responsible to the church in the United
States. or should be free from respon-
sibii1ty here. \ compromise was finally
adopted by which the church III Brazil
will remain directly responsible to the
authorities here until it had advanced to
the point Of having three bishops, at
which time by the joint action of these
three a national church in Brazil, indie
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-10-25
NEGRO PRECIPITATFS \ FIGF
\ White Man Killed-Governor Ash
for Troops.

Kansas City. Mo-. October 21.-A ;
cial to the Star from Fort Worth Tex.
says:
Trouble between whites and BIAS
over politics has eliminated in . fight
Which Hope Adams. independent ear
date for sheriff. and leader of the itr-
pendent movement against the WI
Mems Union. was killed. Adams V
fired on by unknown parties con.";# )
in the county court house. The she
ing was precipitated by a negro nam
Jenkins. who fir 4 on the white mem
tie court house. The sheriff has viii
Governor Culherson THAT he is unahlea
preserve order and wants troops scnto
the scene at once