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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
WOULD NOT SWEAR FALSELY.
Whom 1t Came to Testifying Against q
Comrado He Backed Down.

Twenty years ago two deputy shcr-
IFS came upon a negro man in strip
Of woods near the home Of wealthy
digging hole which looked SUSPECT
ously like grave, and being unable 10
satisfactorily explain why he was thus
employed, he was arrested and placed
in the old Dallas county Jail.
The prisoner told the sheriff THAI he
had entered into conspiracy with
another negro to go that night to the
home of the farmer, near the scene Of
his arrest, and kill him for his money.
The crime was to have been yelled
by interring the body in the grave.
The promise was made that If he
would turn states evidence and testi-
fly in accordance with this story they
would convict the other negro and
give him his liberty. This was agreed
to and the other negro was arrested.
On the day of the trial the first he
gro fatty refused to testify against his
comrade in captivity. Nothing that
the officers urged or threatened had
any effect. He was obdurate. Il
doan know nothin' about HIT was
all he would say, and there was moth
ing to do but release the man on trial.
1t was determined that the negro
should be punished for his conduct,
and he was placed on trial on the
charge Of conspiracy to murder. A
conviction speedily followed. The
court overruled motion for a new
trial, and then asked the prisoner II
he had anything to say before sentence
was passed upon him. The negro re-
piled in the affirmative. He said that
although he knew he was not believed
he must protest his innocence. Despite
his story to the contrary, which he adj
mitted having told, he had never con.
spired with any one to take the life of
another either for money or revenge.
The night before he was arrested he
had dreamed that at the place where
he was found digging a party of gyp-
sizes had camped, and before leaving
had buried large sum Of money
there. When the officers placed him
in Jail he racked his brain for a plaus-
ible- story to cloak his object in digging
the hole, and hit upon the one impli.
eating his neighbor with himself in
the plan to murder the farmer for his
money. When his neighbor was
brought to trial he could not bring
himself to testify against him, as he
had promised, and the prosecution had
fallen through. He ended by again
protesting his innocence of the charge
Although have already overruled
a motion to that effect" said the Judge
81 will grant the defendant new
trial"
Excuse me, your honor" said the
county attorney, "but with your con.
sent the state will dismiss its case
against the prisoner at the bar"
And the case was dismissed To
this day 1t is regarded as the most pc
culiar one ever brought to trial before
q judge in Dallas county.-Dallas
| News
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
ODD FELLOWS OFFICERS.
son from the Lodge Elections Show
Who Are the winners.

Returns received by Grand Secretary
William Musson, of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows for the state of
Iowa, show that practically all the Of
ficers of both the grand lodge and the
grand encampment have already been
chosen. There are $50 lodges in the
state, more than ITO Rebekah lodges
and ITO encampments at this time. OF
the 639 lodges, SIS have been heard
from. In all 1920 votes have been cast.
1t is expected that about 35 more lodges
will vote, bringing the total vote up to
about 3,400. The result of the vote al
ready taken shows the election of the
following officers:
Grand master. ]. ]. McIntire, of Osceola:
deputy grand master, N. j. Jones, of
Shelby; grand warden, Mr.. Newman, of
Des Moines; grand secretary. William Mus
son. Des Moines. Grand encampment Off
GERS: Grand patriarch, NJ P. STARTS,
Burlington; grand high priest, N. S. John
son. Bloomfield grand senior warden, J. c.
Millman, Logan; grand scribe, William
Musson. Des Moines; grand treasurer ].
Norwood Clark. Iowa CITY; grand repre-
sentative, j. S. Bel.amy. Knoxville.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Thirty-Fourth Annual Meeting of the
Association in Osknloosa
Largely Attended.

Over2oO delegates, representing every
section of the state, were in Oskaloosa
to attend the 'thirty-fourth annual
meeting of Iowa Sunday School asso-
citation. In the grand parade 5000
children took part, presenting gor-
geous spectacle, the like of which was
never seen before in this city. Mucha-
KNOCK sent the biggest delegation, over
600, headed by the colored band of that
place. After the parade Gov. Shaw adj
dressed 1900 people in the public
square and made half hours speech.
Creston was selected as the next place
of the convention. Thirteen hundred
dollars was raised by donations of coun-
ties and private pledges for the work
of next year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
THE QUESTION OF TROOPS
inston Considers the situation
in the Philippines.

Washington, June 2S.-The president
upon his return to Washington was
promptly acquainted with the situation
in the Philippines as exhibited in Gen.
Otis statement cabled Monday. He was
| in conference for time with Secretary
| Alger respecting the best method of
carrying out Gen, Otis desire to main
tain at least throughout the rainy sea-
son an effective fighting force of no less
than 10000 men in the island. In the
generals last estimate which was re-
ceived Monday it is noted that he asks
for an effective" force of $4,000 men.
This last estimate will oblige the war
department to secure more troops. Gen.
Otis sick report and his casualty list
make ii evident that provision must be
made at once to supply shortage of
about Is per cent. in his force. The Off
Gals are taking into consideration the
assurance of the medica, authorities
that no diminution to this disability
rate can be expected during the wet sea-
son, but that the conditions may grow
even worse as the season advances.
Many of these men will have to be in
valided home TO the United States, it
being demonstrated particularly in the
| typhoid fever cases that convalescence
is rare unless the patient leaves the
Philippines. Thus, the department will
be under the necessity of keeping up a
steady flow of recruits from the United
/ States if Gen. Otis desire is to be COM
piled with. The recruiting officers re-
ports indicate an ability on their part
10 supply 1000 men a week, more than
sufficient, it is believed. to meet Gen
Otis needs in the future, while as for
the present, the department has as
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
A Remarkable Case.

Waterloo, Ia, June 2s.-One of the
most extensive skin graftings ever at
tempted was performed Tuesday, local
physicians grating on VIII Barrett, to
cover an area of three square feet
burned during the Vera cottage fire two
months ago. The fibrous tissue was
donated by II friends of the young
man, who is very popular. The fire at
the cottage started in room occupied
by Barrett, and his body was complete
ly enveloped before he awakened. Such
extensive burns have been generally
conceded to be fatal, but his case prom
Uses to be an exception to the rule.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
Free Rural Delivery,

On the recommendation of Congress-
man Cousins rural free delivery service
will be established at West Branch, Ce-
dar county, on July S, with two car
riers. The population to be served is
l,0lo persons, area in square miles is
36. On the same date rural delivery
service will be established at Columbus
Junction on the recommendation of
Senator Gear of one carrier and one
substitute. The population to be served
is 400, area in square miles 81.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30

sembled 5000 recruits at San Fran
cisco ready for transport as soon as
ships can be found.
1t is not known at the war depart
ment how Gen. Otis has succeeded in
his undertaking to form three skeleton
regiments from the volunteers now in
the Philippines who are willing to re-
enlist. An impression prevails at the
war department that large proportion
of the volunteers may be reenlisted il
some arrangement can be made where
by the men can be allowed to make a
visit to their friends and relatives in the
United States. The idea is to reenlist
them in the Philippines, and give them
"a furlough to return to the United
States. This furlough would be for at
least four months, more than half of
which time would be required to make
the round trip from Manila to the
United States.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30

Mrs. William Reed, of Charlotte, died
suddenly at the depot in NGaquoketa
just before the arrival of the train on
which she was to go home. She went to
Maquoketa in the morning, apparently
in good health. On the way to the
depot she complained of being tired,
and was assisted in walking by a lady
friend. AS she reached the platform
she pitched forward, falling on her face.
She was assisted into the depot and ex-
pired Immediately The cause of death
was apoplexy. She was AS years old
and leaves husband.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30

George Thomas was shot through the
abdomen with winchester bullet. He
is not expected to recover. Rudolph
Williams will live.
The trouble started Monday, when it
was thought that John Shepherd, who
on last Wednesday afternoon assaulted
Mrs. Monroe Jones near Corona, was in
that community. The negroes armed
themselves to prevent his capture. Both
sides were aroused, and only the timely
arrival of sheriff's posse prevented an
outbreak. Tuesday morning he negro
miners held a mass meeting and re-
fused to go to work. They all belong
to secret organization known as the
knights of Africa" or the ''Mysterious
Ten" They keep rifles and ammunition
on hand at all times Ii was in the aft
ernoon that they gathered in Glasgow
hollow, although with what intention
is not now known. Shortly after the
riot Sheriff O'Brien left here with a
hundred armed men. He has the stu
alton in hand for the time being, al
though late reports say it is extremely
critical and that the negroes are talking
Four Men Shot.
Galveston, Tex, June 2S.-At $3.50
o'clock Tuesday afternoon, duel oc-
CURED at the corner of fremont and
Market streets, when the streets were
crowded with shoppers. James John
son and William Boyd came out of sa-
loon at separate doors. Then the shoot
ing began. Police officer Rowe ran be-
tween the men and made desperate at
tempt to stop them. He says while they
were shooting man standing in the
doorway fired two or three shots at
Johnson. Fifteen shots were fired in
all. When the smoke cleared away it
was found that four men had been shot.
johnson died on the way to the hos
pital. Boyd was shot in the left leg and
right arm, the bones in each being
broken. George Lovick, aged IS. a
blacksmith, and w. II. Goodman, who
were on their way home from the gov
eminent Notifications where they are
employed, were hit by stray bullets.
Lovick is shot through the right kidney
and is dying. Goodman is shot over the
right lung, though not fatally.
Johnson was gambler, aged about
20. On February 10, 1898, he shot and
killed comrade gambler, Dick Spring.
field, in saloon, but was acquitted on
the charge of murder few months ago.
Johnson and Boyd are said to have had
difficulty about week ago.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30

SHOWN IN THE SHOPS.

Coral necklet sets with occasional bars
of rhinestones.
Cut-glass jars for salts, with gilt tops
jewel studded.
Ivory paper cutters with artistically
carved handles.
Ribbons with gauze-piped edges for
trimming purposes.
A superb variety of fancy silk hose to
be worn with evening slippers
White poplin reception costumes made
with richly trimmed tunic of heavy
lace.
Long fichu scarfs of lace, net or Lib
erty, with shirred, frilled or lace trim
med ends.
New foulards showing white grounds
and bold vine designs in many color com.
binatishs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
Two Ladies Killed.

st. Paul, Mimi, June 2s.-A Neils-
vile, Wis, special to the Dispatch says:
In the town of Howard, few miles
north of here, Miss Alice william, Mrs.
Neil Morrison and four children, and
Mrs. Elmer were out riding and when
the brace on the buggy pole broke,
frightened the team, Miss William was
thrown from the buggy, striking her
head on stump, causing conclusion of
the brain, from which she died. Mrs.
Morrison broke an arm and received in
ternal injuries which caused her death.
The children We're injured slightly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30

Guthrie, o. T., June 2s.-Gov Barnes
has received telegram from John w.
Gates, the Chicago capitalist, stating
that he had positively identified the
man under arrest at Tecumseh as AL
exander Jester, who was accused IS
years ago of tho murder of Mr.. Gates
younger brother in Missouri.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
Strnclshy n Train.

indianapolis, Ind, June 2s.-Tuesday
night Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
train dashed into carriage at the Del,
aware street crossing, killing outright
Hazel Shaffer, seven years old, and Sc
riously injuring Samuel Stevens, his
wife and daughter Bessie.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
Ree,s Honey nIarkat

Every bee carries his market basket
round his hind legs. Any one exam
lining the body of the bee through a
microscope will observe that on tho
hind legs of the creature there is o
fringe of stiff hairs on the surface, the
hairs approaching each other at the
tips, so as to form sort of cage. This
is the bees basket, and into it. after
a successful journey, he will cram
enough pollen to last him for two or
three days.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30

Fulton, Ky. June 2s.-Henry Stewart,
the negro who robbed and seriously
shot Gail Hamilton. negro and robbed
NJ. Choate, section forman, Sunday
Monday night and lynched by supposed
negro ana! white mob. The excitement
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
Illinois Music Teacher.

Quincy, ILL.,, June 2s.-The eleventh
annual convention of the Illinois Music
Teachers association began Tuesday
afternoon. The session will continue
for four days with business and concert
programmes mixed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
KiIledin the Alma

Vienna, June 2s.-Two Bavarian Of
ficers, Baron Bonnet and Baron Godin,
were killed Monday while attempting
to ascend the Ackerlspitze, in the Ty-
rolese Alps.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
Not a one-Mile crex

AS they passed the two-mile mark
there was quarter of a length of clear
water between the nose of the Pennsyl-
vania and the stern of the Wisconsin
Shell, and then for the first time those
upon the train began to appreciate that
Wisconsin was not a one-mile crew and
that, having pulled through the first
two hard miles at such splendid pace,
they were liable to make trouble at the
finish. Cornell was even with Pennsyl-
rania at the mark and the two crews
stayed on even terms until the two-mile
and quarter point was reached. Then
the see-sawing began again, Cornell and
Pennsylvania alternately forging the
nose of their boats head of each other
in a desperate effort to maintain the
second place, while the wonders ul
western crew with the indescrlbable
stroke, with the much-criticised form,
kept their shell a boat length in the van.
Fought Like Demons.
At the 2a4-mile point Cornell began to
drop back a little, in spite of the in
functions of the coXswain, who was
frantically appealing to his men, while
pennsylvania spurted little and final
ly Tapped the Wisconsin shell, while
she had fair length of advantage over
Cornell. In the last quarter of the sec
ond mile, where the race goes under
the great Poughkeepsie bridge, the
crews of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin
struggled almost like demons, the one
to keep the advantage and the other
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30

SIR HENRY rRv,so's On coSssN s DorLTs
PFC. PIG.
and openly admires It, Conan Doyle's
pig is evidently hunting down some
battling mystery. Note Its penetrat-
ing nose, alert ears and expectant at
ttude.
Hiram Maxim, the manufacturer Of
big guns, says the reason his pig Is
of such curious architecture is that his
eyes We're really tightly closed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
GREAT MEN AND ART.

There is scarcely person who has
not tried with his eyes shut to draw
a pig. The amazing results are well
known. 1t seems that great men are
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
BattIeshin Launched.
ester Identified.

London, June 2s.-The japanese bat
tleship Hatsuse was launched at New
On Stle Tuesdav
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
Plurality, s,sSs.

Augusta, Me-, June 2S.-The plurality
of Charles Littlefeld, elected repre-
sentative in congress from the Second
district to succeed Nelson Dingley, IL
1888.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-30
an. MAxrM.s ZIG.

MR.. MAxIM's ZIG.
no more clever in this interesting es-
say Of skill than are ordinary people.
Sir Henry Irving, the actor, has in
fused a pathos and despair into the
expression of his pig that the jocund
animal can scarcely display in real life.
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THE DIVING HOLLAND DOES
SOME GOOD WORK.
She Makes a Mile Under Water
in 10 Minutes, Rises and Shoots
a Torpedo.

Greenport, n Y, Sept 22-The
submarine torpedo boat Holland
made remarkably good showing
during the practice run today.
The trials were made over the
course in Little Peconic bay,
which will be used for the drive
tests to be held later. The vessel
was recently overhauled, and dur,
ing the run today showed a con-
siderable increass of speed. The
new driving apparatus for operat-
ing steering engines worked sue
cessfully, the boat getting under
water and completely out of sight
in quick time. Besides diving,
running on the surface and under
the water for length of time
torpedo practice was indulged in.
The Whitehead torpedo was used,
similar in design to thoseused on
the smaller vessels of the United
States navy. Sufficient air was
stored In the air chamber of the
torpedo to give it radius of ac-
tions of about 500 yards. The
trial was in sending the boat over
a mile course submerged, at the
end of which it came to the sur
face and the torpedo was dis
charged from the tube, which is
about five feet below the surface
of the water. The run under the
water was made in about ten
minutes. The torpedo was sue
cessfully discharged from the
tube, but owing to what is thought
to have been disarrangement of
some of the mechanism the torpe-
do instead of taking a straight
course took a downward turn, and
the volume u muddy water
sent up showed that it struck the
bottom about SO feet from the
bow of the boat.
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Attention Merchants

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No-ro-Bao for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit sure ynap., ~..,.
men strong, blood pure. soo. e. All diaaEissa.
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Diseases OF the Blood and Nerves.

No one need suffer with neuralgia. This
disease is quickly and permanently cured
by Browns Iron Bitters. Every disease OF
the blood, nerves and stomach, chronic
or otherwise, succumbs ~ Browns Iron
Bitters. Known and used for nearly a
quarter of a century, Ii stands to-day fore.
most among our most valued remedies.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold By all dealers.
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An Old idea.

Every day strengthens the belief Of eml.
nent physicians that impure blood 10 the
cause Of the majority Of our diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago this theory was used
q q basis for the formula of Browns Iron
Blttsrs. The many remarkable cures effected
by this famous old household remedy are
suhicient 10 prove that the theory 10 cofrcss,
Browns' Iron Bitten n sold hx al dsalesr
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.

THE PUBLIC WILL TAKE notics
l. that the Registration Books will
be open. at the court house, for the
registration OF parties entitled to reg
lister under the Constitution, on the
lst Monday in each month, until 30
days preceding the next general cleo
ton
WGA PORTER.
Chairman Board Registration LC
Ian caster, sc
Dec 8 1898. HE
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