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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23

F, acting sergeant major of the Second
Battalion, testified that at Jacksonville
the refrigerated beef had to be frequent
ly rejected; it looked good, but when cut
open it had a peculiar odor, nauseous
stencil. On one occasion French beef
stew was served and Immediately there
after the entire company was taken vio-
lently sick with vomiting and diarrhea
For two weeks afterward three men out
Of the company was the maximum 52da UNI Mt d Tor
and although the records showed they
died from fever, witness said he knew
that the sickness from this meat was
brought two miles and a half from the
point of issue. which took about half an
hour. An investigation was made of the
beef which made the company, sick, but
with what result witness could not say.
DR.. John G.. Burne OF Chicago, who was
assistant surgeon of the Second illinois
Jacksonville, stated that he had con-
demned the refrigerator beef several
times before 1t left the wagon which
brought it. He had also returned some
of it to the cars, taking 1t back in
wagons and telling the agent of Swift &
Co. that he could not use it. He had re
fused the meat seven times in one month
on account of the bad odor and bad taste.
The men complained bitterly that they
could not eat it.
Colonel Davis asked: Had you occa-
sion to believe or suspect that the Swift
refrigerated beef had been chemically
treated with a view TO its 'preserva-
ton
THAT had never been suggested to me.
but II occurred to me when | used It,
The only ground / had for that belief
was the difference in its taste and its APP
pearance after 1T had been removed from
the car. 1t had a deadened, peculiar ap-
pearance and ! wondered whether any
chemicals had been used.
First Lieutenant Hedekin of the Third
Cavalry testified that the principal meat
ration in Cuba was refrigerated beef.
The complaint against 1t was that 1t was
rotten.
Colonel Davis asked the witness II he
had reason to believe or suspect that
chemicals had been used in preserving
the refrigerated beef. He replied:
The night after l joined my troop re-
frigerator beef appeared on the table in
the form of steak. That was the first
I had seen. Upon tasting it l remarked
that it had a peculiar taste, which l had
never noticed before. l ate very heartily
of it. That night 1 had diarrhea which
developed shortly afterward into .dysen-
terry. and 1 was unable to. ascribe the
disease to any other cause"
What led you to ascribe the peculiar
ity to personalities?
The fact that the meat was different
from any that l had ever tasted and that
It made me sick.
w. A Robinson, travelling representa-
tive of the chemical firm Of Charles PfZer
& Co., New York, testified that he, for
merly had solicited orders and sold chem
icals to the packing trade The witness
said it was within his knowledge that his
firm sells to packing houses large guam
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
OF INTEREST TO THE COAST.
Captain Darlington Relieved From
Duty at Vancouver Barracks.

WASHINGTON, March 22.-By direc-
ton of the Assistant Secretary Of War
the following enlisted men of the volun-
1eer service are hereby discharged from
the service of the United States: Private
Herbert Wilt. Battery l, Third United
states Artillery. Angel Island. Cal; Pri-
Vste Joseph B. Williams, Company A.
Second Oregon Volunteer Infantry, Nc
Captain Frank de L. Darlington. First
United States Infantry, is relieved from
duty at Vancouver Barracks, Wash, to
take effect upon the arrival at that post
OF a company of the Twenty-fourth
United States Infantry, and will then pro-
coed 10 join his company.
Pensions have been granted as fol-
lows
der. Veterans Home, Napa, 50; Levi j.
NeWlan. Monrovia, 80; Orson T. John
son. Whittier, SO. Reissue-Special,
March 13, Edwin Cross, San Francisco,
Oregon: Or1ginal.--James W. Bushong,
dead Portland, s12. Additional-Boyd
Cannady, Philomath. Sc to IS. Original
Widows, etc.-Eliza ]. Stewart, Com
stock. IS; Mary z. Bushong. Portland. So.
Washington: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Mil
Ter Soldiers Home. Pierce, IS. Increase
Adam Blenz, Spokane, Sc to SIP.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
OFFERS A BIG PURSE.
Chicago Promoter Wants the Fitz-
sinmons-J effries Fight.

NEW YORK, March 22.-When William
A. Brady and Martin Julian meet to de-
eide where Fitzsimmons and Jeffries shall
fight they will consider a new PROPOSE
ton from c. B. Bennett, Chicago pro-
moter, who has offered a $4,000 purse for
the men to battle for Mr.. Benefits $4,000
forfeit has been sent to the Police Ga
zette office. and Brady, who has had some
correspondence with him, is anxious to
discuss the details of the bid with Fitz-
simmons representative. Bennett pro-
poses to have the fight take place in an
amphitheater erected for the occasion in
in Kansas City looking for a suitable bat
tie ground in that locality.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
GENERAL TORRES NOW
COMMANDS BLUEFIELDS
He Is an Avowed Enemy of Amer-
cans and Will Oppose Tariff


NEW ORLEANS. March 22-The
steamship Sunniva from Bluefelds ar
rived to-day with the latest news from
the Nicaraguan coast. The main item
bearing on American interests is the ap-
pointment of General Torres to command
the department including Bluefields. Tor
res is an avowed enemy of Americans,
and for his part in aiding the escape of
Arguillo, who murdered an American
citizen, the United States forced his re-
moval from the governorship four years
ago.
The commission to revise the tariff has
not yet reported and Torres influence is
likely to make the work abortive. He
has already thrown revolutionary sus-
poets into Jail, and says he will sift the
uprising to the bottom. The Government
has ordered the estates of General REYES
confiscated His plantations and cattle
were sold to Warren Brown of Buckport,
Maine who protests against the seizure
having made the purchase in good faith
Nicaragua, however, claims that titles
executed during revolution are illegal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
FOR A MAGNIFICENT ABODE.
Young Vanderbilt's Name Mentioned
in Connection With
Realty Sale

NEW YORK, March 22.-The name of
William K Vanderbilt Jr. was mentioned
to-day in connection with the reported
sale Of property on Fifth avenue. between
Seventy-secOnd and Seventy-third streets.
more or less credence in real estate cir
cles, Mr.. Vanderbilt intends to have built
magnificent residence on the property.
and the wedding will take place soon, the
story appeared to have some foundation.
Mrs. o. II. P. Belmont, mother of Mr..
Vanderbilt, was seen this evening and
asked whether. she had any information
in regard to the reported sale. and re-
piled that she had not
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
NOT YET DETERMINED.

NEW YORK, March PA Washing
ton special to the Herald says: Nothing
is known at the State Department rela-
tive to the reported demand made jointly
by the American, British and German
Ministers in Picking for a determination
of the foreign settlement question at
Shanghai If Minister Conger has taken
any action of the kind indicated he is
acting without authority from Washing
ton Some weeks ago Minister Conger
acted jointly with the British Minister IN
protesting against the extension of the
French concession at Shanghai, and the
protest was successful.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
WATER coMPANY,s PLEDGE.

WATSONVILLE, March 22.-At a meet
ing of the City Trustees to-day the prop
osition was submitted by Francis Smith,
representing the Jacksonville Water and
Light Company, that the corporation will
supply the city of jacksonville free water
for all public purposes. to include water
for street sprinkling and fire use, and
also will supply Is, 900 gallons daily for the
sewer system that the city intends build
ing. The proposition was made on con-
dition that the Trustees abandon the in
tention to vote bonds for water system.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
Troops for Manila Arrive.

Two companies of the Ninth Regiment,
recently ordered TO Manila, arrived from
Madison barracks, New York, yesterday
morning. Five officers of the regiment
accompanied them. Colonel Powell, the
band and other companies will follow this
morning. The companies which arrived
yesterday Immediately went aboard the
transport Puebla preparatory to sailing.
The men are all in good condition.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
Rev. James A. spurgeon Dead.

LONDON, March 22.-Rev. James A.
Spurgeon. brother of the late Rev.
Charles Haddon Sturgeon. for many
years the celebrated minister of the Met
ropolitan Tabernacle in London, was
found dead in a railway carriage this
evening on the arrival here of the Brigh-
ton express. 1t is supposed that death
resulted from apoplexy.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
Native Sons Elect Delegates.

Pacific Parlor No. 10, N. S. G. w, held
an interesting and exciting meeting Tues
day evening. The following delegates
were elected to. the Grand Parlor to be
held at Salinas on AprilA "a: S. V. Co.'S
tello, D. A. Ryan, Leonard Stone and
James O'Gara. G.. B. Stangerberger,
P. Martin, Frank Christmas and G. R.
Butler were named as alternates.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23

Smith was asked in regard to rates for
domestic purposes and said they would
remain the same as they were at present
The proposition was to hold good for five
years The matter will come up for final
consideration at the meeting next Tues
daV evening
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
welter-weights Matched.

BALTIMORE, Md, March 22.-Maurice
Hereford, manager for Abe Ullman Of
this CITY. signed articles to-day for 25-
round bout with Tommy Ryan of SYRIA
cuse y. Y. the champion welter weight
of the world. The men will meet before
the Monarch Athletic Club, Syracuse, on
April "a.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
Women Who Would Vote.

WOODLAND, March 22.-Mesdames D.
Farnham. V Farnham and Mrs. C. He
vel and Miss Marley have registered in
expectation that the Governor will sign
the bill authorizing women to vote at
school elections.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23
Woodland VS.. Willows.

WOODLAND, March 22-The Wood
land baseball club will go to Willows on
Saturday to play the Willows club.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23

Writing papers. pens, inks. blank books
and legal blanks cheap at Sanborn &
Wills.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-03-23

HNSTSfOfSrOf~ W
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: coDDiDg meat to- s
. day robs it Of oil Du- s
2 triton, leaving Doth- :
2 ing but fiber, fat and :
@ geIotine in the can. {
9 | consider it entirely {
: unfit for human {
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2 DeDt chemist de- 5
: scribes it as q mass !
9 Of iDsolubIe mat J
2 ter. In the packing I
( house this insolu- {
( bic matter would s
( come under the s
. head Of tonkdge, :
. oDd would be used s
: as q fertiIiZer.-EE-s
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: U0s barred BY the S
5 Beef Court of In )
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Patronize Home Dealers.

We have In our office letter heads,
and bills for merchants and business
men of Cresco, printed in the cities
away from Cresco, and yet the same
class contend that the people should
buy their goods in Cresco and keep
the money at home. If a merchant or
business man can obtain his stationery
in Chicago or elsewhere of as good
quality and cheaper than in Cresco,
the difference between the Cresco
price and the price paid IS kept in
Cresco, but is not in the pocket of the
printer. And SO if the individual can
buy merchandise of as good quality
and at less price in St. Paul or Chica-
go than in Cresco, the difference in
price is kept in Cresco, but is in the
pocket of the purchaser instead Of the
merchant. This II the whole matter,
there Is no friendship in business that
interferes with these propositions.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Prepare for Spring.

Don't let this season overtake you
before you have attended to the i'm
portant duty of purifying your blood
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. By taking
this medicine now you may save sick
ness that will mean time and money
as we'll as suffering later on. Hoods
Sarsaparilla will give you rich, red
blood, good appetite, good digestion
and sound, healthy body. 1t is the
greatest and be; t spring medicine be-
cause it is the One True Blood Puri
fer. Its unequalled record OF marvel
GUS cures has won for it the conf
deece of the whole people.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Letter from Rev. GorreII.

Yesterday Sunday Il was at the
Epiphany church, met our Bishop
elect, had the pleasure of my old
place in the chancel, took part Of the
service, listened to an able sermon
from our Bishop to be and met him
in the vestry room, a place so familiar
to both of US. After his cordial greet
ing be said 1T is like old times to
have you in the Epiphany" Some
matters of interest were spoken of.
This week is too full Of personal mat
tiers with the DR.. to admit of a meet
ing between US tc consider northern
Iowa matters; it is to occur, however,
next week. A big reception on We'd
nesday evening by one of the big
church clubs is to be one of the many
compliments which are to follow
each other in qnick succession, to the
DR.. Your rect or is honored with in
vltations; will be present on Wednes-
day evening and speak for Iowa as
field of abundant labor and prolific
aud good results for its coming Bish-
op. was not in our great city an
hour until began to get hoarse; by
Sunday ii was difficult to read; added
to this, thing did not want, ls q
first class cold, happily minus any
symptoms of la grippe. This after
noon it is beginning to yield to treat
ment and expect to be out and my
self again in a day or two. / have
mailed a number of copies of the
Epiphany, DR.. Morrison's parish pa
per, to Grace people. They will find
in it mnch that is of interest and an
appreciated compliment from a Con-
gregat1onal clergyman to our Ameri-
can. church. The apostles creed is
broad and long enough for us all to
stand upon. Let Christian brethren
draw near to us in the exercise Of this
living faith and our grand liturgy
will do them good. DIR. Hopkins. of
st. Joe, NO., has received an unani.
} nous call to the rectorship of the
church of the Epiphany. The Rev,
!. Mr.. Pratt, assistant at the Epiphany
sails for Porto Rico soon, where he Ii
. to take up missionary work. The
I church's work there is very promis
E ing. More anon,
4 Cordially,
= A. v. GoRRELL.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Obituary..
IBSclUTEN PURE
ROYAL BAKING POWDER co., NEW Yonk.

Horatio W. Harris was born in Milton,
Vermont, Sept %, 1916, and died in
Crssco, Iowa, Feb. 2, 1899, aged 81 years,
four months and II days. He was unit
ed in marriage with Minnie F. Rogers
Dec. %, 1896. Five children were given
them, one son dying in infancy. Merl
E., Roy r., Georgia and Lyle r., with
their mother sit in the shadow of death
today.
Mr.. Harris came to Iowa in 1859, set.
tIing in Winneshiek county, removing to
Lime Springs in 1877, and thence to
Cresco in 1883, where he has since re-
sided until his death. About year ago
Mr.. Harris was thrown from load of
hay and was injured in the head and
though it seemed but temporary 1t doubt
less produced the disease which caused
his death. Mr.. Harris for some time has
been the sexton OF Oak Lawn Cemetery
and has greeted many OF the citizens Of
i Cresco at the gate OF that beautiful city
of the dead, among whom he today will
be laid away, awaiting the resurrection
moring. Besides his widow and chill
dren there are loft to mourn his disease
two brothers, Mr.. E. L. Harris, of Mil
bank, S. D., Mr.. S. w. Harris, of Cresco,
and two sisters, Mrs. Louisa Young, OF
Milbank, S. D., Mrs. N. j. Rowlee, OF
Cresco. The family have the sympathy
of large circle of neighbors and &C.
quaintances. The funeral services were
held from his late residence on Market
street in this city, on Saturday at 1
o'clock, conducted by Rev. P. F. Shaffer,
of the Methodist church.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our thanks to
J neighbors and friends who so kindly as
sisted us during the sickness and burial
Of our loved husband, father and brother.
MRS MINNIE HARRIs.
MEARL HARRIS.
8. w. HARRIS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Maple Grove.

Special Correspondence.
Thinking that news from our forish
ing city would interest many.of your
readers, I seek admittance to the
columns of the PLAIN DEALER as a
correspondent from the vicinity of
Maple Grove. So here we go.
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Bandle have re-
turned from two weeks visit with
friends and relatives at Burr Oak and
DEBORAH.
Nick Hanson is able to be about
his daily work after protracted siege
of the grip.
Frank Miller of Cresco and another
gentleman friend whose name we did
not learn, was noticed on our streets
one day last week.
Quite a delegation Of our young
folks attended the basket social at
Alta Vista Friday evening,
The Philomathian Literary Society
have elected the following officers for
the coming year: President, j. j.
Conry; Vice-President, John Conry
Treasurer, Ernest Lowering; Score
tary, Jennie Reid; Librarians, Jos
Dreckman and Ernest Lowering:
We understand that Mr.. and Mrs
A. Homeyier are both suffering from
a severe attack of the grip,
A. w. Kons and w. NJ. Lovrier
transacted business at Cresco las
Wednesday.
According to prevailing report
John Malone has been migrating
southwark on the installment plan.
1t seems that several Of our to-
frisky youngsters caused considerabl
trouble at New Hampton recently
The participants are some money ou
of pocket as result.
Mrs. John Daily is suffering from
severe attack of the grippe.
A. Neither has been Attending
court at New Hampton, informs u
that the case in which he is interest
ed has been postponed till the ne1
. term.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10

The Cresco band has made arrange

The Cresco band has made arrange
ments for seriesof eight entertain
ments, lectures and concerts, being
what is called the Dunbar Lyeenm
Course. The first of the series are
entertainments, Feb. Is and 10th, by
the Darlington Entertainers, headed
by the original drummer boy OF
Shiloh and comprising Miss Matte
Edyle Bowen, soprano legera, Francis
l.. Newcomb, expert electrician and
Mr.. o. R. Hight, concert pianist. The
admission price will be 15, % and 30
cents. Further mention of this enter
tainment in our next issue.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
ALetter From Florida.
DAygoNA, FLA. Feb. 4, 1899.

DAYTON A, + LA. req. 4, lSJS.
Editor PLAIN DEALER, Cresco, Ia. :.
Well guess you begin to think l
am never going to send that dollar
for the PLAIN DEALER. Well l am,
and / am going to do it right now, so
you will find enclosed one dollar. l
was just reading in the PEE DEE of
Jan. 3lst (last Monday, OF the wealth.
er you were having, only 30 below
zero. Gehew! came very near hav-
ing chill thinking about 80 below.
l went right away aud put my coat
on and went out and looked at the
thermometer and it was 80 above
zero, it has run from 65 to 80 all the
week, while yours has been 80 below.
We have had q very nice winter
yesterday as 1 was riding out l saw
Northern people ehere for the winter,
sitting out of door in the yard under
shade trees, reading, writing, sewing,
&C., the Sd day of February, but
that is nothing uncommon here al
any time of year. We have a lovely
climate in Florida and like the sum
mers her better than the winters.
have not seen any snow for II years
and don't think care to for i
years more. We have been North {
good many times since we came here
but we are always glad to get bacl
to Florida. One year came back il
August hot up there-came bacl
to cool off. We are all well; give ou
regards to the friends up there if an,
are left from the grip, Yours,
G.. WEAVER.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
The Homeseekers' Paradise.

Washington The land of flowers
and sunshine, luscious fruits, un-
equalled wheat crops and unpara-
lelled mineral wealth. The most fertile
land in the United States at the
lowest price. Lowry u O'Niel have
special facilities to let homeseekers or
investors in on the ground floor and
are to take out party early in
March. For further particulars apply
to Lowry & 0'Niei, Cresco. Iowa,
(two doors north of Post Office.)
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
FREE LANDS IN MONTANA


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free Therwf lbe sonenew
non,
100 ACRES
ptfo andn Ia alpapersa
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GOOD FARM,
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produc
COAL
Pacific
nowher ere1s sther rmorer reg
get
land and on getting
andin ahonabo
MOSES FOLSOM, Immigrant Agent N Ry.
DesMoines,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Relief Given Them.

"My mother had a rash on her face
which troubled her very much. A
neighbor suggested Hoods Sarsaparil-
la and she began to take it and in less
than month the rash disappeared.
NV father suffered from eczema but
after taking Hoods Sarsaparilla he
was entirely cured.-J. L. CAMpANY,
Shenandoah, Iowa.
| HOODS PILLS cure all liver ills. Easy
to take, easy to operate; reliable. sure.
| 25 cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Switches Wanted.

For switches and hair chains write
w. j. Wells, Usage, Iowa, whose
work is known here to be first class
and prices low. All orders will be
sent on approval.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
po cIIRE a C0LD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. 25c: The genuine
has L. B. q. on each tablet.
For sale by Luers & howry Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Money to Loan.

Best rates and terms; apply to E. R.
Thompson, the Abstract and Real Es-
tate man, Cresco, Iowa. 44w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
He Never spied Her.

There is one New York drummer
who declares he will avoid the wicked
city of Chicago in all future trips to the
west. During recent visit to Chicago
this drummer, in looking for wild west
amusement, went to variety theater,
and, being unable to get seat in the
body of the house, took a box adjoining
the stage. The performance lacked the
anticipated interest, and finally the
New Yorker fell asleep. In the midst
of his slumber band Of chorus girls
came on in a musical fishing scene.
Each girl carried fishing rod, with
line and hook baited with large imita-
ton insects. The one nearest the New
Yorker dangled large purple and gold
spider from her hook, and, seeing the
open mouth of the sleeping drummer,
she made well-directed cast, and
landed the spider full upon his nose
The sleeper awoke with start, to see
the poisonous terror playfully tickling
his Cyrano probosis. With a yell which
almost caused a stampede in the house
the terrified drummer dashed from the
box. shrieking: where is a toctor'
Where is toctor? I'm bitten by dar
antula." And it was only the roars o:
the audience that awoke him to the fac
that it was an imitation insect.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-10
Meeting of Ell Kahir Temple Mobiles of the
Mystic Shrine, Des Moines, Iowa, Feb, 15.

For above occasion the Chicago
Great Western Ry. will make q rate
of fare and one third from all
points Oh its lines in Iowa to Des
Moines and return. Tickets on sale
Feb. II to 10Th.