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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08
BiSmark'S Iron Nerve

Was the result of his splendid health.
Indomitable will and tremendous en-
ergy are not found where Stomach,
Liver, Kidneys and Bowels are out of
order. If you want these qualities
and the success they bring, use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They develop
every power of brain and body. Only
25 cents at Jones & Gibson, Drug
store.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

II have used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in my family for years and
always with good results" says Mr..
w. b. Cooper of Ell Rio, Cal. ''For
small children we find it especially
effective" For sale by Jones s. Glib
son.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

Thomas Rhoads, Centerfield, Ohio.
writes: Il have suffered from piles
seven or eight years. No remedy gave
me relief until DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salye, less than "a box of which perm
anently cured me-" Soothing. heal
ing, perfectly harmless Beware of
counterfeits. Jones & Gibson.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

To Senator Mason belongs the cred
it of the discovery that to the pure
all things are adulterated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08
DR. GOES SANITARIUM.

This Santa
rum is a quiet
Hospital with so
rooms for the ac-
commOdatiOn OF
patients. and is
supplied wi t h
a | the latest
remedial means
known to SCI
ence. and in
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

TO CURE COLD In ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All Druggists refund the money
il it fails to Cure. 25c.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

The indications are that nearly all
the light weight boxers are now en-
z lged in Grating berries
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

in game of chance always gets the
dust
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

is as difficult to reach as the north
pole.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

The postmaster general has made a
decision in regard to postmasters who
fail to notify the publishers of sub
scribers who move away or fail to take
paper from postoffice to the effect
that postmasters shall be held re-
sponsible for the amount of each sub
scription. The new postal law also
says that anyone subscribing for a
paper and refusing to pay for it shall
be liable ofcriminal prosecution-Ex
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

by expected sorrows that never
come.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

Powder magazines ought to be
classified as flash literature.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

The keeping of dogs is an Indian
habit: civilized people have no use
for dogs. A dangerous dog kept
around a house to attack callers and
children is disgraceful. A lot of dogs
in a neighborhood, to bark all night
and disturb tired people who want to
sleep, is a libel on the intelligence of
that neighbOrhOod. Dogs are Migrants
and thieves. A dog running through
a house is evidence of an untidy
house-keeper.-At Globe
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1899-07-08

During the hot weather last sum-
mer 1 had a very severe attack of
cholera morbus, necesSitating my
leaving my business" says Mr.. c. A.
Hare, of Hare Bros, Fincastle, Ohio.
AFTER taking two or three doses of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy L was completely re-
lieved and in few hours was able to
rune my work in the store. / sim
cerely recommend it to any one affiict-
ed with stomach or bowel trouble. .
For sale by Jones s. Gibson.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
Aching Void Filled.

In every house, Miss Powelson,"
said young Mr.. Haybenslaw, with
some agitation, there is spare ROOM
1t is kept for the use of some honored
guest. In every heart, too,"-and he
laid his hand impulsively on his own
there is spare room"
"And we find one, too, in SO many
heads" she murmured.
Miss Powelson-Irene!" the young
man exclaimed, choking down large
and expansive lump of rising signs,
"in my heart there is spare room
sacredly set apart for you.'
"Only one, Mr.. Haybenslaw?" she
asked, dreamily.
DO not mock me, Irene Powelson! 1t
shall be whole suite if you like. More
than that! You shall have the entire
premises If you'll only say so, and If
that isn't large enough Well tear down
and build bigger"
This spare room-this suite OF
rooms, Arthur" said the maiden, soft.
ly, that you are speaking of-how-
how are they furnished?"
I'm first-class modern style, Irene"
replied the young man, with business
like ring in his voice. "Uncle Bullion
died last week"
"Say no more, Arthur" whispered
the lovely girl, as she pillowed hel
rich blond head on the young mans
breast and listened to the wild thump
thump, that resounded through iti
spare chambers; ''I'll take themw-
Rival
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10

rank and power-a man much given to self
communion and silence. His official stand
ing was indicated by the single heavy epau-
let adjoining his right shoulder. His sword,
with it's belt wrapped about it, he carried in
his hand.
II declare, madam" he said, as he
Strengthened himself and walked to hand
somely appointed table, on which he de-
posted his sword, you have braved the
storm and stolen march on me, as you
promised. Have you other charms to pit
against the terrors of tempest and earth.
quake? You are the queen of graciousness
to thus honor me. Do you find Lounsbury
to your liking?" And as he pronounced
the name he recognized my presence by a
look and an almost imperceptible bending
of the head.
Now l protest, Sir Henryl" said Mrs
Badely, rising and affecting petulance as she
adjusted her costume. "You interrupted
me before / had come to conclusions. The
affair is none of my making, and l am
hearted at its necessity. Oh, neces.
sity is such dreadful worlds it not,
Capt. Lounsbury? Really, Sir Henry, sup.
posed you would not come for an hour yet,
but, now that you are here will leave you
to settle with the captain while look after
my recreant ward. Sir Henry, feared
would have found her with you. All! Capt.
Lounsbury, ones children, be they ours by
law or nature, are such trial-such trial!
When shall l know of your decision, Sir
Henry" Then with an upward look and
clearly affected archness, "You will honor
me tonight, will you not, Sir Henry?"
What answer Clinton made never knew.
He held out his hand to her, the fall of
lace from his cuff almost covering it, and
with step as unnatural as that in the
minuet escorted her into the hall, closing
the door behind him.
He was not absent long had but time
to take in the details of the elegantly fur.
nished apartment, from it's carved fireplace
behind the table to the carved casing of
the window overlooking the Hudson, when
he entered rather hastily, his face nc
longer bearing its genial expression, and
with something of business-like air seated
himself at the table, motioning me to take
the chair opposite.
Before speaking he cast quick gances at
me, misunderstanding his eye from mine as
he met my gaze, but Immediately returning
TO the charge. Finally, he began quite
sharply:
care you Capt. Lounsbury?"
My heart leaped at the question, and !
pulled myself together with the firm in.
tention of laying violent hands on him if he
had discovered the fraud, but answered
quietly and with an answering look:
Eyes, your excelency."
General Knyphausen has always vouched
for you, but you hardly appear the des
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
to the words Which on her listeners pro
duced profound though widely differing

to the words Which on her listeners pro-
duced profound though widely differing
emotions.
My own first feeling was that of utter in
significance as marked her great courage
and heard the inspiring eloquence of her last
sentence; my next that, if necessary, |
would risk my life to assist her if my way
to do so was made plain. My admiration,
my respect was beyond measure l was al.
most moved to defy Clinton to his face there
and then when that party exposed the spirit
in which he had listened
He had halted and whirled about as she
threw at him the falsity of his statement,
and as she progressed, his face turned from
white to red and from red to purple. On
her finishing, he hung moment as though
to gather the full import of her words, and
then banged his fist on the table as he ex.
claimed
You doubly damned rebel wench! You
spy! How dare you use such language here
and to me? So you have taken advantage of
your housing with My God! what fool
your aunt has been! Madam" he suddenly
Numbered, "you are under arrest"
Sir" she said, cutting him short, eff !
am, / will be released. You have now an
opportunity to confscate my property as
you have my brothers. Doubtless this sum
will also go to enrich your paramopr. You
have taken me for child, but I am not the
helpless girl you think me- l know your
motives. They are money, and fear, and
Mrs. Badely. And now have but one de-
mand, Gen. Sir Henry Clinton, and one
more statement Your personal secrets are
safe with me conditionally, and my proper.
ty you are welcome to, as you will but hold
il until the right prevails; but this l will
have nova pass beyond your lines at
kingsbrdge. The statement will simply
show the extent of your falsity and the ease
with which it is overcome. My brother"
AT that moment the hall door for second
time was thrown open violently by female,
and now it was Mrs. Badely who reentered.
There was no affectation about her as she
hurried in and closed it behind her. With
her hand on the knob, her face blanched to
an ash color, and her whole figure trem-
bling, she pointed to the defiant girl and
| burst out:
"She is traitor! she is traitor! Let her
not go hence! 0 Sir Henry! Sir Henry he
has escaped! He has been back and-taksn
-all-those-"
She got no further, but, tottering slightly,
! gradually sank to the floor in real or pre-
tended faint.
lTo BE Continued
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SYNOPSIS.

SYNOPSIS.
Chapter I.-Donald Thorndyke, as cap
tain Of the schooner Phantom, leaves Nor
folk for New London with cargo of lead
for continental armies His mate, John
Lounsbury, proves treacherous after they
get to sea and threatens to reveal the char
acter OF the captain and cargo to British
ships then in sight, and from which they
could not escape Thorndyke strikes him
and, renders him insensble. apparently
the crew attempts Thorndyke's life. but he
bests him and throws him into the sea.
The other negro. he scares into silence.
parently dead mate and tell the English
that he has taken the ship as a prize and
has killed the captain and all of the crew
Chapter IINWhen the boa is boarded, he
naval lieutenant but is doubted by a
While Thorndyke is proving his tale.
Lounsbury shows signs of retuyning con-
sciousness Thorndyke is taken to the
British vessel to repeat his story to the
Chapter I11.--The Phantom is taken to
and to
escape through the lines and deliver his
GRapaeE mixes in fight
at an inn with young naval officer and
Chapter v.-scammell enters during the
progress of the row and asks to take q.
hand by relieving the naval officer of
Thorndyke. Belden the naval officer, dis
covers that Thorndyke Is the man he is
looking for. for Clinton, and stops the fight,
after which challenge still stands be-
tween ThornSyks and Scammell.
terview with Thorndyke for day, and
in the, meantime gives him papers which
in New York harbor, and go to Newport
with dispatches to the British general at
that place.
Chapter VII.-During great fire in New
York Thorndyke assists a atriot spy to es-
cape, and from him he gets the name of
Rex" After returning to his quarters
he Is; sI SUR. by visit froE, scamlna
the identity of Thorndyke and comes TO ar
rest him as a spy. He is armed only with
Thorndyke manages to throw water, then,
overcoming Scammell, Thorndyle escapes
and makes his way to Clnton's heaoquar-
tiers. where his real identity is not yet
known.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
CLEVER LITTLE STORIES.
A Group of Unusually Good Little
Ones.

A group of children had been at
tentively watching the antics of
dancing bear that looked very much
the worse for wear. AT the close Of
the performance one Of them presented
the owner with dime 81 hope you
will get enough" she said, ITO buy the
bear some new furs. The ones he has
on are awful wore out"
Nestor Roqueplan had an infallible
recipe for Kidding himself of a bore.
When accosted by one, he would shake
hands warmly with his prosecutor,
glance around anxiously, and, drop
ping his voice, confldentially remark:
"'Sh! must be off. There's an awful
bore here that want to dodge-talk
a fellow to death. You understand,
old boy?' The Bore with wink:
II understand, old fellow. See you
later" departs without the remotest
suspicion that he was the bore)
Young Mr.. Muscle left at very late
hour, and the old man stood at the
head of the stairs, chuckling in fiendish
glee. Then there was an awful dis
turbance in the front yard, and the
aforesaid old man laughed, "Ha, hal"
Then came the cry of Help Whats
wanted?' shouted the aged sinner. A
clarion voice rang out: 81 want some
body to help me bury dogw
A Texas Judge was robbed of a
horse not long ago, and the thief, be-
ing arrested, was brought before him
for trial. The judge eyed the prisoner
with deep satisfaction for minute or
so, and then delivered himself of the
following: Owing to personal preju-
dice, the court will not hear this case.
1t will be tried by the bailiff, who will
find verdict in accordance with the
facts. In the meantime" he added i'm
pressively, "the court will go outside
and bend a rope and pick out good
tree"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10

perado l had been led to expect. Your
physique and carriage make you an excel
lent agent-if-you have subtlety behind"
His manner was unsuspicious, and this
relieved me. Bowling, / answered.
Il have seen service, your eXcellency,
and have always rendered good account
of myself"
80 am told" he replied. "You are
remarkable man. You look and speak like
gentleman, yet your record is shady, sir;
STILL" he put in hurriedly, Il am not criti-
cising. War has its necessities. You read
the order given you yesterday"
eyes, your excellency."
care you prepared to act on its sugges-
tion?"
eyes, your excellency"
He stopped as if perplexed, and passed his
hand across his brow.
"You were not successful in your mission
to Norfolk! Why did you not report?"
"The party was out of reach" I ven
tured, hazarding the guess that he referred
to the kidnapping business. "But made
amends later. l have been i'll from wound, :"
l continued, pointing to my sling, which
through all the excitement in leaving the
Kings Arms I had not forgotten.
"Will you undertake similar Grand
here in the city, and in connection with the
trip to Newport" he asked, looking at me
and then away.
Eyes, your excellency, if it be feasible"
ut is feasible; it is easy, and you shall be
well rewarded. Have you money!"
mo, your excellency; have nothing but
my promise Of prize money. am living on
the credit Of that"
Indeed! Have you the paper with you,
properly indorsed?"
For an answer took it from my pocket
and laid it before him, at the same time
realizing with a start that the communica-
ton given to me the day before had been
left in my room in the hurry of escaping
from the tavern. He picked up the docrl-
ment laid before him, glanced at it, and
then, rising, went to bookcase, which on
being opened disclosed small strong box.
This he unlocked, and taking from it several
rouleaux of coin laid them on the table.
"You must have money; you cannot get
ready without 1t. You will have many e1.
penses. Listen! shall not intrust you
with packet to General Pigot. The ven
ture is too hazardous. Tell him to hold
Newport to the last extremity, and will
start to his relief within two weeks. ]
shall also communicate with him by land.''
He arose again, and clasping his hands
behind him walked up and down the floor.
I saH that the man Wa wishing to coma to
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10

Wanted-LIVE BUSINESS MEN for
stations on the Chicago Great West
ern Railway. Go where business
seeks the man, and not man must
seek for business. Write and l will
help you to find location where you
can make some money. We have the
best farming sections Of the. West trib-
utary to this road, and new towns
that need enterprise and capital Send
for Maps and Maple Leaflets, contain
ing description of each station. Ad-
dress w. j. Reed, Industrial Agent
Q. e. w. Ry. COL Endicott Big St.
Paul, MINI. to apr Is
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The Homeseekers Paradise,

Washington! Tue land of flowers
and sunshine, luscious fruits, un-
eqnalled wheat crops and unpara.
lelled mineral wealth. The most fertile
land in the United States at the
lowest price. Lowry " 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 s. O'Niel, Cresco, Iowa,
(two doors north of Post Office
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
JOE BLOCK.
A G0DSEND TO HUMANITY.
Saves Health, Life and Doctor Bill.


The most remarkable invention for Man,
Woman and Child, cures without medicine, pre-
vents disease. You can have at home in your
own room, Sanitarlum, Hot Springs Turkish,
Russian, Medicated, Dry Steam, yapor Alcohol,
oxygen, Perfumed, Mineral or sulphur Baths,
at a cost OF about &c per bath.
II the public, instead of filling their systems
with poison, by taking drugs ana nostrnms,
would GIT into vapor bath cabinet and sweat
out these poisons and assist nature to act, they
would nave skin as clear, smooth and healthy
as childs.
The Economy Tapor Bath Cabinet is not only
luxury for the well, but a comfort and cure
for the sick. 1t restores and preserves health,
prolongs life, a quick and rational cure for
Rheumatism, Obesity, Blood, Skin and Nervous
diseases and private diseases of either SEX The
best spring remedy known. equal to any
cabinet made, costing from S25 to 500, price
complete $500 with full directions. Economy
Vapor Bath Cabinet Co.. st. Louis, Mo.
To, Agents: Don't waste time answering
catch-penny advertisements, ii you wish to
improve your position in life, write us at once
and we Will help you make an honorable living
in any part Of the U. S. or Canada. We support
thousands OF homes. 46m6.
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Facts for Year 1892.

The calendar for 1899 gives these
facts: New Years day Is Sunday, SO
calls must be made on Monday, and
watch-night services may continue in
to the Sabbath. Washington's birth
day and July will be celebrated on
Tuesday. Christmas will come on
Monday, Ash Wednesday on Feb. Is,
Shrove Sunday is March II, Good Fri
day March 81, and Easter April 2. The
new congressman will assume their
prerogatives on Saturday, March 4.
May day is to be Monday. The year
ends with a Sunday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
A MOST woNDERFUL CURE.

Eminent Physicians Pronounced it Con-
sumption.
DR.. G. d. WARNER, Coldwater, Mich.
Dear Sir:-I have received great
benefit from your White Wine of Tar
Syrup. had a cough aud the doc.
tors gave up all hopes of my recovery
and pronounced it consumption; I
thought that it was death for me. l
tried everything that we could hear
of. Finally one of my friends pre-
vailed upon me to use your White
Wine of Tar Syrup. l took II bottles
and am cured entirely. Such 1nedi-
cine can recommend to those who
are afflicted as l was.
Very Resp'y Yours.
JOSEPH E. UNDERHILL,
Doland, South Dakota.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
California Tourist Car.

After March 147b, the through
Tourist Car to Los Angeles, Californ-
ia via the Chicago Great Western Ry
will run every second week instead of
every week. This is the best route to
California points and prospective
travellers will cheerfully be furnished
all information regarding rates, tune,
date of car leaving their Stations etc
by addressing any Agent, "Maple
Leaf Route" or f. IL. Lord, General
Pass. and Ticket Agent, Chicago, ILL.,.
to may %
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For Sale.

100 acres of as fine land and as fine
improvements as can be found in
Howard county four miles northwest
of Cresco adjoining John Meyer on the
north. Enquire OF j. Dreier, Billings,
Missouri. 43m3.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10

Not one child dies where ten firm
erly died from Group. People have
learned the value of One Minute
Cough Cure and use it for severe lung
and throat troubles. 1t immediately
stops coughing. 1t never fails.
Luers 81 Lowry.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10

Before tine discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. Luers y Lowry
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10
Election Notice.

Pursuant TO law. l, c. D. Roome,
Mayor of the City of Cresco, iowa,
hereby proclaim and make known that
at the annual city election to be held
on the last Monday of March, 1899,
the same being the 27th day of March,
1899, the following offices are to be
filled by the vote of the electors of SAID
city, to-wit:
One Alderman 1st Ward.
One Alderman ed Ward.
One Alderman sd Ward.
Dated Cresco, Iowa, Feb. "a, 1899.
[sEAL. e. D. RooME, Mayor.
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ally dead. The young woman to whom
the future is dreary waste, the young
wife who is helpless, nervous invalid,
the mother whose babes are burden in
stead of a blessing,-all these, unless they
take the right measures to recover their
health, are better dead than living. In the
majority of cases these ghosts of women
owe their condition to weakness and dis
ease of the distinctly feminine organism
Frequently they have been deceived by
the incorrect diagnosis of some obscure
physician and do not understand the true
nature of their trouble 1t only costs
two-cent postage stamp for woman to
R. v. Pierce, an eminent and skilful special
list, for thirty years chief consulting phys:
ician to the Inyalids' Hotel and Surgical
Institute of Buffalo, N. Y. He will answer
letters from ailing women without charge.
He is the discoverer of Dr. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription, the greatest of all
known medicines for women. 1t acts
directly on the delicate organs concerned
in maternity and makes them strong,
healthy and vigorous. 1t banishes the in
dispositions of the anxious period and
makes baby's coming easy and almost
painless. 1t cures all disorders and dis
placements and checks exhausting drains.
Previous to motherhood my wife was very
sick" writes Dennis II. Connolly, ESQ.,, of Clear
Water, Wright Co., Mimi Two bottles of DR..
Pierce's Favorite Prescription made her well
aud strong"
Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure bill
iousness and constipation. One dose.
They never grippe.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10

MOTTO Bac for Fifty Gents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. Soc, 81. All druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-03-10

lro BE CONTINUED