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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14

| tract that Beef was to last u hours. were
there any facilities in these camps around
Santiago to enable the troops to carry out
the provisions of the contract?
Mai. Smith-No, sir.
Maj. Lee--Do you believe it was a possible
thing for that beef to last As or u hours?
Maj. Smith-No, sir, 1 do not
Maj. Lee-State whether within your
knowledge any deduction was ever made,
or any charge against the contractor for
spoiled beef used by the troops down there
Maj. Smith, could not say; nothing of
that kind ever came to me.
Maj. Lee then cross-questioned the wit
ness as to the method of handling the re-
frigerated beef in Cuba from the time it
left the transports until it reached the
troops in the field. After explaining the
method of taking the beef from the ships
and the amount of rations issued daily the
witness was dismissed
Colonel Sharpe Testifes.
Lieut.. Col. II. b. Sharpe was then called
before the court. When the war broke out
Col. Sharpe was stationed at Boston as
assistant commissary and his first orders
were to report to Cen Lee at Tampa
Upon my arrival at Washington" said the
colonel, "the order was changed to read to
report at Chickamauga. l remained in
Camp Thomas from April 90 until Gen.
Brooke was ordered to Porto Rico, about
July 90, when was ordered to accompany
him as chief commissary of the First
corps"
Col. Davis-While you were on duty at
Chickamausa did any other company be-
sides Armour & Co., and Nelson, Morris &
Co. supply any fresh beef for the army?
Col. Sharpe-I think not except local
dealers.
The colonel was then questioned as to the
terms of the contract with contractors who
furnished the beef, as to the quantity to
be delivered or ready in stock, and also as
to the manner of handling the cupplies by
the brigade commissaries. THE orders re-
CURED continued the colonel, "that the
wagons in which the refrigerated beef was
carried should be very clean and with
fresh hay or straw spread on the bottom.
When a wagon arrived that was not suit
able condition to carry the beef it was
either sent back or cleaned and put in prop
err shape"
When asked by Col. Davis as to COM
plants against the beef furnished at Chick
amauga Col Sharpe replied that he knew
of only one specific case. The complaint
in this case was that the beef was spoiled,
but upon investigation it was found that
the meat had been drawn quite early in
the morning and allowed to remain in the
wagons until 10 or II o'clock in the fore
noon. The only thing wrong noticed about
this beef was that is was discolored owing
to the exposure to the air.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14

London, March 13.-Lloyds have, pre-
scented medals to l6 members of the
crew of the Atlantic transport line
steamer Menominee, Capt. Bouquet,
which arrived at New York on January
10 after having rescued Capt. Honey
man and % members of the crew of
the British tramp steamer Glen Dover,
which was abandoned at sea in sink
ing condition on January 12, while
bound from Philadelphia for Sligo with
a cargo of maize.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
AUCTION SALE.

AT my farm, Jas. w. Woodward
renter, 2 miles north and J mile west
of Howard Center
Friday, March II, 1899,
so head cows, heifers and steers, so
head pure blood Poland China pigs
and sows, head horses and colts.
FARM MACHINERY:
self binder, corn planter, plows, culti-
vator, puiverisor, hay rack, hay rake,
feed mill, hay seeder, bob sled,
wagons, single ard double, / good
milk separator, set scales, lot of
corn.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS:
2 black walnut chamber sets, bed
steads, bureaus and commodes, bed
ding, mattresses and blankets. A good
parlor set, hair cloth chairs, rocker
and sofa. center table, hanging lamp,
carpets sc &c.
TERMS OF SALE:-Six months
time on all sums over ten dollars at
Z per cent. will be given if desired on
approved notes.
Sale to commence at 10 q. IN.
Lunch will he served ut the farm.
L. It. WOODCOCK, Executor.
JOHN FINNEGAN, Auctioneer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
L. S. johnson
Bonair, Iowa.
Rheumatism Cured!

G. B. Parker. late President and
Business Manager of Castle Cure Cos.
Institute, Omaha, Neb Incorporated
for $4,000, guarantees to cure any
case of rheumatism of any length of
standing by their painless external
treatment, scientific discovery
practiced by no one in America but
ourselves, in the past seven years has
cured hundred and NOT FAILED ONCE
and we challenge contradiction. Will
forfeit 500 to the local w. @. L. U. or
w, r. G. for case we fail to cure.
Consultation free at Park Hotel for
~ 6. B. PARKER
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Mig OIL Well struck In ohio.

Marietta. o., March 13.-Word has
reached here of the striking of ire
mendous oil we'll in Elk Fork, in the
eastern part of this county. The well
which was drilled on the Martin farm,
was shut down in order to secure addi-
tional territory, but broke loose Fri
day night and is flowing at an enor-
nous rate. There is great excitement
here. The well will flow at least 500
barrels per day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Composer Heartily App1auded.

New York, March 13.-Friday night
brought triumph to Signor Mancinelli.
Graus conductor, who for several years
has been interpreting the music of
other composers, but on this occasion
delivered his own. His opera. "Ero E
Leandro," is good, and the Metro
politan audience promptly and en-
Enthusiastically told him so. Nine Man
tell, who sang the prologue. kissed the
composers hand publicly; Nine.
Eames threw bouquet of roses to him
and the opera folk applauded him.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Money on It's Way to Cuba.

New York, March ia squad of
30 picked men from company B, Thir-
teenth regulars, under command of
Capt. Littell. went to the subtreasury
Saturday, and the 100000 for the
Cuban army was loaded into ten
trucks. Two armed private guards,
three soldiers and police were detailed
TO each truck. The trucks were driven
to the government tug Gen. Meigs,
and the money was transferred on it
to the government transport Meade,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Four Indians Perish in Fire.

Kansas City, Mo-, March ia spe-
cial to the Star from Reno, l. T.,
says that strip Of country three miles
wide and four mics long just north
of the Darlington Indian agency has
been devastated by a prairie fire. 1t
took IL hours work on the part of a
section gang and all the employees on
the agency reservation to subdue the
fire, which was driven by fierce gale.
1t is reported that squaw and three
Indian children were burned to death
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
American Chess player. Ahead.

New York. March 13.-Play was re-
sumed in the interna tional chess match
for the Newnes championship. Short
ly afterwards it was announced that
the game at board No. had been won
by Showalter over Atkins in 80 moves.
Weight and Jacobs, table No. 6, drew
after Al moves. The score then stood
two games to one in favor of the Ameri-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Cincinnati Man Drowned

San Francisco, March 13.-The ship
S. N. Castle, which has arrived from
Honolulu, brought tidings of the
drowning of L. Lowman, passenger
who was making the trip for his health
and who accidentally fell overheard on
Friday, March 8. His body was not
recovered. He was about 40 years of
age and was from Cincinnati, though
he had recently resided near Los An
peleS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
the
a ument

ing making request to take back
the italian dispatch asking for con-
cession and notifying the foreign Of
flee to accept it as demand, adding
that he was willing to enter into friend
~ negotiations as to the details, but
insisting upon an answer within four
days. This note was couched in courte-
Gus terms, but the Chinese regard it
in the nature of an ultimatum to which
they will probably yield.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Heginson Declines Promotion.

Washington, March 13.-Rear Ad-
miral Higginson has declined the pro-
motion offered him by the department
on the ground that his services have
not been of such conspicuous merit
as to warrant it. Lieut.. Aaron Ward
has also declined promotion because he
would by accepting it prevent his class
mate from ever reaching flag rank.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Big Flour Mill Burned.

st. Louis, March 13.-The Eisenmeyer
-four mill Capacity 500 barrels daily
and elevator with 600 bushels of wheat
and a large quantity of -four, burned at
Summerville, H., Saturday. The Philip
Postal Milling company of Mascoutah,
ILL.,, owned the property, which was
insured. Amount of loss not known.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Died of Pneumonia.

New Bedford. Mass. March 13.-Ed-
ward S. Tabor, president and treasurer
of the Morse Twist Drill and Machine
company, president of the. First ma.
tionai bank, and one of the LEADING
business men of the city, is dead. from
pneumonia. He had been i'll for about
week
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
President Mckinley the Guardian.

Canton, O., March 13.-President Nc
Kinley has been appointed guardian of
John D., William M. and Kate d. Bar
Der. The president is the children's
uncle. They, with the adult children
of Mr.. and Mrs. Barber. are heirs to
property left by George D. Saxton, for
whose murder Anna E. George will
soon be tried
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Awarded the Laetnre Medal.

South Bend. Ind, March 13.-Mary
Gwendolyn Caldwell, who endowed the
first building of the Catholic university
of America at Washington, D. c.. has
been awarded the Laetare medal. She
is the third woman who has received
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14

Washington, March 10. = Senator
Josaez, Of Arkansas, after recurrence
of tie attack of heart trouble Friday.
was again resting very easily Satur-
Gay. and during the day was said TO
have Uttered no pain There was one
inform ii consultation of physicians
Saturday His relapse has naturally
caused considerable exhaustion, but
no compl ications have set in. He is
liable to at taeks of this character, how
ever. at arsv time, the result of which
cannot be {, 1reseen.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
For Sale!

Two and half lots, fine location
on a good street, northwest part of
the city, in second block west from
John Farnsworth's residence. Also a
good house and lot in good location.
Prices reasonable. Terms made
known on application. Apply to
B. f. Laidlaw.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
a california; MIN burned Down.

Marysville, Cal, March 13.-The
Marysville wooden mill was almost de-
stroyed by fire Friday night, the loss
being placed at $150,0o0. The insur-
ance amounted to $71,4OO. During the
progress of the fire Frank Peck, of
9uba City, well-known bicycle rider,
entered the building and was overcome
by the smoke and burned to death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Yeast Company Incorporated

Trenton, N. j., March 13.-The Noon
Day Yeast company, with a capital
stock of 100000, was incorporated
here Saturday. The incorporators are:
Richard B. Suffer, John C. Head and
Edna Conrad, of Cleveland.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14

VIII Be the Baltimore,s chaplain

Youngstown, o., March 13.-Rev. Lin
coin Davis. pastor of the Central Chris
tan church, received notice Saturday
from Secretary Long that he had been
appointed chaplain in the United
States navy. Rev. Davis has been as
signed to the cruiser Baltimore, Of Adj
miral Dewey's squadron.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Train Robber Conyicte5

St. Joseph, Mo-, March 13.-James
Gilmore, the second of trio of high
waymen wanted at Fergus Falls, Minn.s
for train robbery, has been convicted of
highway robbery here and sentenced
to eight years.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
To Disown Count Esterhaxy.

Paris, March 13.-The old Hun
garian family of Esterhazy has decided
to apply to the Seine court for an in
junction prohibiting Maj. Count Ester
hazy from using the title and arms of
the Esterhazy family, to which, it is
said. he has no legal right
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
The pavonia Reaches Liyernoo,

Liverpool. March 13-The Cunard
line steamer Pavonia, Capt. Atkins,
which became disabled and had to be
towed into the Azores, arrived here
Saturday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
steamer Went Aground.

Hamburg, March 13.-The North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Friedrich der
Crosse. which was reported aground
Friday off Schulau, in the River Elbe.
has been floated and reached this port
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
Gen. Otis is only waiting the arrival of
the remainder of his requirements

Gen. Otis is only waiting the arrival OF
the remainder of his requirements
to inaugurate an active campaign,
though the department has heard moth
ing from him on this subject.
The war department. according to
its officials, is awaiting with quite as
much interest as the public some def
mite news from the Philippines which
will show just how Gen. Otis intends
to utilize Gen. Lawton and his reen-
forcements in the campaign against
the natives. thas been quite generally
understood, without official confrma-
ton. however, that Gen. Lawton on
his arrival would be assigned to active
command of the operations in the field,
leaving Gen. Otis more time for the
administrative duties of military gov
ernor, in which position he corresponds
to Gen. Brooke in Cuba. The fact is
that no very general instructions have
been sent to Gen. Otis, and the depart
ment AYERS that it has not tied the
commanding generals hands with any
hard and fast orders.
The probabilities are that Gen Law
ton will take very active part in the
offensive campaign soon to begin. His
training in Indian fighting has pecul-
iarly fitted him for his present com
mand, and Gen. Otis is well acquaint-
ed with his capabilities. One of Law
tons numerous Indian sobriouets, be-
ing literally translated, is: "The-man.
who s-up-and-fghts-in the middle
of-the night" 1t was his sunrise dash
into Siboney that sent the Spanish de-
tachment there flying to La Guasimas,
leaving its breakfast or the fire for the
American troops to eat. The depart
ment fully expects Lawton to spring
few little surprises on the Filipinos,
and is awaiting news of the field cam
paign with proportionate interest
Tugs for Manila Bay.
San Francisco, March 13.-Three tugs
for use in Manila bay and among the
Philippines have been purchased by
the United States government in Hong
Kong, They are the Kar shun, Lee Fat
and Kun Hing. at present, but Admiral
Dewey will probably rechristen them.
Each tug is 100 tons burden, 81 feet
long. IA feet inches beam and feet
draught. They will be used to trans
port troops from point to point when
necessary
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
REGARDED AS AN ULTIMATUM.
Italy Wants an Answer to Its De-
mand for n Chinese Concession
Within Four Days.

Picking, March 13,-The Italian min
lister here, Sig. MARITIME, addressed
note to the foreign office Friday even
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14
For Sale!

Forty acres OF land inside the cor
porate limits Of Cresco. Also my
livery stock. Desire to sell out slick
and clean before the first OF April.
3Stt HOLLIS WENTWORTH. /
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-14

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathnrtic. 1oc or e5c.
II @. G. @. fall to cure, druggists refund money
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-30
GETTING VERY DRY.
And Farmers Are Having Trouble
With Tobacco Plants.

Scotland Neck, n. c., May 29.-(Spc-
cial. Yesterday Prof. l.. II. Mills, OF
the Baptist church morning and night.
Wake Forest, occupied the pulpit in
His discourses were greatly enjoyed
and every one regarded them as most
helpful to all who are striving for
higher and better things. Quite a
number Of old Wake Forest students
greeted Prof. Mills and were delight
ed with his discourses. He is here
on a visit to his daughter, Mrs Claude
kitchin.
News comes that the store of Mr..
l.. III. Fountain, at Leggetts, in Edge
combe county, was burned Friday
night.
1t is getting quite dry in this re-
gion and tobacco farmers are haV-
ing trouble with their tobacco plants.
In many places the plants have not lir-
ed well and it is now too hot and dry
to reset without seasons. Some say
that the tobacco prospects at present
are not good. Also farmers say that
the bugs and ctIt-worm have greatly
injured the corn. The stand of cot
ton is good and peanuts are coming
up well.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-30
FEAST PREPARED
Continued From First Pagc.)

be appointed upon tests of fitness, as
are also the principal employees at
the national military parks at ,iettys-
burg, Shiloh, Chicamauga, Chatta-
nooga, Nicksburg and Antietam.
Rule ~ is amended SO as TO re-
quire only non-competitive eXamina-
tons to test the fitness OF person
whom the head of an executive de-
partment shall nominate for appoint
ment in the classified service. The
amendment provides against the
transfer of persons employed under
this rule to place in the competitive
service.
The provision covering the removal
of persons i'm the classified scrviC" is
altered materially in language and rs
changed reads as follows;
No removal shall be made from.
the competitive classified service eN.
cept for Just cause and for reasons
given in writing: and the person
sought to be removed shall have no.
tice and be furnished copy of such
reasons. and be allowed n reasonable
time for personally answering the
same in writing. Copy of such rea'
sons. notice aud answer. and Of the
order of removal shall be made n
part of the records of the proper le-
partment or Office: and the reasons for
any change i'm rank or compensation
within the competitive classified ser
vice shall also he made part of the
records of the proper department OF
Office"
Rule I of the act is amended 40 AZ -
give persons honorably discharged
IA ,bf
the United States i'm the SpaniSl-Ant-
erican war, as well as the veterans in
the Civil War, preference in making OF
appointments. The term of eligible
ity. heretofore one wear from the date
of the entry of the name of the eli
oible candidates on the civil service
commissions register, * extended Tor
n further period of one year in the
discretion of the commission.
Rule 0 is so amended as to eXetapt
persons who served in the war with
Spain from the one year limit in the
matter of reinstatement after dis
charge from the service. This nro-
vision also applies alike to the widows
of such soldiers.
An entirely new classification OF
persons i'm the classified service is
made ana the SttttOh ItldtlitS -
transfers is materially changed.
According to figures printed in De
cember the largest classes included
in the order and thereby excluded
from the classified service number
thus:
Deputy collectors internal rcvcnuc
service, 412; storekeepers and gauoer&,
temporarily employed. 500: military
park commissioners and employees, -:
postoffice finance clerks and cashiers.
25: private secretaries at certain post
offices. %: deputy marshals. 204; Dri-
vate secretaries to United States Dis
trict Attorneys. 81; special AGENTS,
general land office. 30; superintend-
ents of warehouses. irrigation ami
logging. 20; financial clerks, indian
agencies. Sc: Alaska school service,
80: pension examining surgeon. 800;
chief and financial clerks. pension
agencies. 36: special agents and eN-
perts, Department Of Agriculture, IS.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-30
BISAIARCK'S IRON NERVE.

Was the result of his splendid
health. Indomitable will and tremen-
dous energy are not found where
Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
are out of order. If you want these
qualities and the success they bring,
use Dir. Kings New Life Pills. They
develop every power of brain and
body. Only 25 cents at all drug
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-30

GEN. HENRY HETH DYING.

Washington, May 20.-General Hen
~ Heth, the well known Confederate
officer, is lying very low at his home
in this city. lie has never recovered
from an old attack of the Grippe and
other complications have set in. To-
night he was trifie more comfortable
than usual, but crisis may be reach
ed at any time. General 1eth next
to General Longstreet. is The Oldest
surviving Confederate General.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-30
Hoods Pills
Are prepared from Ma
lures mild laxatives, and
while gentle are reliable
and efficient. They
Rouse the liver

Cure Sick Headache, Bill
iousness, Sour Stomach,
and Constipation. Sold
everywhere, 25c. per box.
Prepared by C.IHood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-30

There is time for all things. The
time to take De Wits Early kisers
is when you are suffering from con-
stipation, biliousnesS, sick-headacEc,
indigestion or other stomach or liver
troubles. They never grippe. j. Hal
Hal Bobbitt and Henry I. Hicks.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-05-30
WADE HAMPTON.

When it is taken into account that
kilpatrick's purpose was Junction
with Dahlgreen, the infamous. whose
purpose was as proclaimed by papers
found upon his base carcass the next
day, after capturing our Capital and
numbering the President and other high
officials, to release the Fedora prisoners
and turn the city over to indiscrimlnate
sack and pillage and ultimate destruc-
ton. the Importance of the victory VIII
be better realized. The discontinue OF
this helliSh scheme was mainly due to
the general in command, and the general
who had organized and infused his sp!Ilt
into that gallant regiment and made ii
adequate to the desperate undertakings
But let its old commander speak for him
self further on. Long before that, Col
{ Continued on Sixth Page)
The Jersey City news., 1899-10-25
BoomINc THE PARK PROJECT.


Henry Roilfs, member of the COM
mittee appointed by the Hudson City
Business Mems Association to bring
about the improvement Of the Hudson
city park site this morning, received a
letter from Archibald Campbell, Of
Lafayette, promising the cooperation OF
the Lafayette people In an effort to secure
the issue of 100000 worth Of bonds author
ized by Law for the Improvement Of the
Hudson city and Lafayette park sites
Mr.. Campbell called Mr.. Rollf's atten-
tion to the fact that the Finance Board
would meet on wednesday afternoon.
November l. at 3 p NJ and he urged upon
Mr. Rollfs tn sending of large deiega-
ton of Hudson City's representative men
to meet similar body of Lafayette
citizens and together urge the issue Of
bonds for the 100000 for the Improvement
Of the two parks At a meeting of the
Hudson city Business men on Monday
evening 1t was decided to cooperate with
Lafayette people In this effort.
Mr. RolIfs said this morning that 1t was
proposed to sent out Invitations to all the
leading residents of the Hudson City sec
tion to join the delegation. He felt sure
that there would be at least fifty repre-
sentatives Of that section in joint dele
CATION.