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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-05
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL.
Treasurer Must Have Money.
$4,000 Loan Authorized.

The city council met at about 7
O'Clock last evening for regular ses-
sion, all members being present.
Health Officer Nichols was present
to find out the amount of his salary.
Patterson informed him it was 25
cents an hour. The doctor wanted
5000 year. After some discussion
the matter was referred to the salary
committee, who are to report at the
next meeting.
Mcfarland & Boyce petitioned for a
permit to connect four houses with
their spring water system. Referred
to committee on streets, who are to
report at next meeting. A petition
from Perry & Scribner to connect four
houses with their system was referred
to the same committee.
II. B. Houghton asked permission
to hang large laundry sign over the
sidewalk in front of the old armory
building. Referred to committee on
streets.
The committee on streets reported
against a plank sidewalk on Blackwell
street on the ground that it would
obstruct the travelled portion of the
street.
The same committee by vote of 2
to reported in favor of the city ac-
cepting by deed a two rod street lead
ing across land owned by Melcher &
lIadley. Patterson thought it would
accommodate only few stone sheds.
The report was discussed at some
length and finally accepted and adopt
ed by ballot of to 2.
A building permit was granted Will
Avery for a barn on Silver street.
City warrants to number 4456 were
read and ordered paid. Among them
was one for 1854. 10 to Tilton for con-
creting, SO, 800 for city schools, build
ing fund, and one of over 5000 for
liquor.
Mayor Gordon and City Clerk Wells
tried to arrive at some conclusion as
to how little money the city would
have to borrow Immediately. A long
discussion of the financial situation
followed during which large sums
were mentioned for water expenses.
1t was finally concluded not to try to
borrow any more money on the
strength of sums authorized by that
department till it could be ascertain
ed for certain whether or not the
water debt was up to the lawful limit.
A resolution was finally passed au-
thorizing a loan of $12, 900 on account
of expenditures for school buildings,
the mayor stating that that much
and more had been authorized by vote
of the people.
The city attorney was notified to
prosecute all pack or other pedlers not
having license and to attend to sew
eral other matters referred to him
some time ago.
A communication was read from
Taylor O. Parker, No. 10 Elm street,
Montpelier, asking the city to assist
him in getting out of that locality.
AS the city now has to pay his board
the matter was referred to the COM
mittee on charities, who are to see
what they can do to secure his release.
Voted to adjourn at 9:l5 O'Clock.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-05
Paid Dear For His Leg.

b. ID. Blanton of Thackervllle, Tex :,
in two years paid over $500 90 to doe.
tors to cure running sore on his &.
Then they wanted to cut it off, but he
cured it with one box of Bucklin's Ar
MICA Salve. Guaranteed cure for Piles.
25 cts. box. Sold by Parlor Druggist
DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-05

E. B. Wood of Portland, Maine is
spending the winter with l.. j. Bols-
ter.
II. G. JaWbria has returned from a
visit in Boston.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-12-05
WANTED.

Stenograper Typewriter and Bookkeeper,
to have charge Of sample room for an Install
ment House, also four good canvasers two
ladies'. one to speak Italian preferred. Call at
92 North Main st. Hecker & Burnham's In
Co. 19S-tf
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
WHAT NEx1o

1t does seem as though the seedmen
would stop somewhere, but here
comes a work of art. Think of it.
twenty-four pages autographed in
%colors, not gaudy chromos, but from
Autographs in %colors, upon an entire
y new plan. This, in itself, is enough
to turn every woman's head. Then
follow about one hundred more pages,
filled with handsome half-tone illus
t%rations of Flowers, Fruits and Vege-
tables, photographed from nature,
all printed on fine paper and enclosed
in an elegant cover of white and gold.
Vick's Garden and Floral Guide also
contains full descriptions and direct
ions for planting Flowers and Vege-
tables, Plants, Small Fruits, etc. 1t
explains a new departure in selling
Vegetable Seeds by weight in place
of old style of packets; also a grand
offer giving customers credit for full
amount of purchase to apply on order
for implements and useful articles.
This splendid work of art will be
mailed with q Due Bill good for 25
cents worth of seeds, for only is cents
Write JAMES VICKS SONS, R oches
ter, N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Some Rare Pansies-

To give our readers an opportunity
to test their famous Pansy Seeds,
Messrs. May s. Co., the we'll known
Seed growers of st. Paul, MINI will
mail their Giant Pansy Collection to
any person sending then only ten
cents in silver Or stamps. This col.
lection consists of the following five
rare varieties, put up in five separate
packets, Cover 500 seeds) enough fo- a
large Pansy bed: Improved Snow
Queen, white; the Shah, bronze color
ed; Gorgeous, dark brownish red;
Swanley Blue, delicate lavender blue;
German Prize Mixed, a superb mix
ture of choice varieties. Send ten
cents for the Pansy collection and
give them the names aud address of
four persons Who Buy Seeds, and
they will include free a packet of the
wonderful Horn Poppy. On each
packet will be printed full cultural
instructions.
They will also send to any Gardner
or Farmer one Package of their Extra
Early Tree Tomato on receipt of six
cents in stamps. Their handsomely
illustrated Catalogue will be mailed
free on application, to any one who
intends to purchase Seeds this Spring
Be sure and mention our paper when
writing May g. Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
COMPANY MUST PAY.
a Murderer Because of a De-
layed Telegraph Message.

The supreme court has decided that
the Western Union Telegraph company
was responsible for the failure of E. E.
McPeek, of Henry county, in attempt
ing to catch a murderer. MI. McPeek
recovered $500 damages from the COM
pany for failure to deliver a telegram.
and the supreme court has affirmed the
decision.
The telegram was from the wife Of
Orman Mcpherson, who had killed Mar
shall John Finley, of Morning Sun, Sep
TENDER 30, 1896. Mrs. Mcpherson was
to notify McPeek when her husband
was in Morning Sun. She wired him at
nine o'clock one night and McPeek did
not get the message until the next
morning, the operator leaving it hang
ing on his door. Mcpherson got away
and McPeek missed a $500 reward Of
fered by the governor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
INSANE PATIENTS.
Recent Order Relative to Their Re.
moval from Hospitals Has Been
Sent to County Clerks.

The secretary of the state board Of
control has sent to all county clerks,
who are ex-officio clerks of the local
boards of insane commissioners, the re-
cent order of the board Of control rel
ative to the removal of insane patients
from the state hospitals. This order
is to the effect that all commissioners
of counties must ecure permission
from the board, instead of the superin-
tendent of the state hospital. The
board will probably adhere to this opin-
ion of its power under the law. The at
torney-general has been inclined to
hold that the state cannot retain care
of the incurables when counties from
which they are sent ask for their GUS
tody. The board of control will prob
ably take issue with him in the matter
until it is tested in the courts.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
STATE NEWS.
THE SOLDIERS HOME.
First Six Months Under the Manage
mento of the Bonrd of Control
Show Good Results.

The first six months of the manage
ment of the soldiers home in Marshall.
town under the direction of the board
of control ended with the year, and
some results therefrom may be of in
terest to the people of the state. The
total cost of the home during this time
was $%37,049.95. The average number
of members present was $50, which gives
a cost per capita of $1,000 for the six
months, or $11.65 per capita per month.
This does not include farm products Of
the value of $1.672.32 consumed.
To meet this expenditure the state
received from the general government
the sum of $24,915.s5, being the per
capita allowance. From the excess pen
sions of the members the sum of $3,-
216.30 was received, from the sale of
farm products $223.o s and from miscel-
laneous sources the sum of $226.32 &,
making a total of $2S, $685., leaving the
net cost to the state $S,466.4O. This
makes the per capita cost to the state
$3.50, or $2.66 per month for each
member. This shows careful manage
ment on the part of the officers of the
home.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
o MANY WIVES.
A Commercial Traveller, Said to Have
No Less Than Five Wives, Under
Arrest in Davenport.

George Beresford Ernest Foyle, who
formerly lived in Des Moines and trav-
eled in Iowa for a silk company of Chi
cago, New York and Boston, was ar
rested at Davenport and returned to
Des Moines to be tried on an indictment
for bigamy. This indictment was re-
turned by the Polk county grand jury
October &c. His wife from Council
Bluffs, Mrs. Emily Foyle, was the pros
ecuting witness.
Foyle was married in Des Moines Feb
ruary 90 to Miss May Guthrie, and they
were living together when the Coun-
oil Bluffs Mrs. Foyle appeared and had
them arrested. They were dismissed
In police court, but the grand jury
investigated. In the meantime Foyle
left town. 1t is reported that he was
called to Chicago by his firm and dis
charged. His successor in Iowa said
that he knew of five different wives in
Iowa who were keeping a house for
Foyle, supported by him.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
TOLD OF HER FATE.
Mrs. Place Informed Thai She Mus,
Die In the Electric Chair
Breaks Down.

Sing Sing, N. Y, Feb. 8. - Warden
Sage notified Mrs. Martha Place, the
Brooklyn murderess, that the court of
appeals had refused to grant her a new
trial and that she would have to meet
death in. the electric chair during the
week beginning March 20. When Mrs.
Place heard the news she cried bitter
ly. She will beg her lawyers to urge
the governor to exercise executive
clemency. If her sentence is not COM
muted she will be the first woman in
this state to die in the electric chair,
and the first woman since 1887 to pay
the penalty of death.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
WATCH
FOR
IT..
FACE STARVATION.
Out OF from Supplies and Fuel
Mines Must Close.

Aspen, Col, Feb. 6.-The situation
at the mining camp Of Independence,
10 miles from here, is critical in the
extreme. Starvation stares the inhabi-
tants Of the town in the face. Provi-
sion and fuel supplies are nearly ex-
hausted. Wood that had been cut and
piled up for winter use lies buried un-
der many feet of snow and cannot be
reached. The mines there, In all prob
ability, must close down now until
spring. Roads leading to this place.
the only source of supply for Independ-
ence, are impossible and the only meth
cd of journeying between the two
places Is on sn%owshoes, an exceedingly
dangerous method Of travel. The
storm still RACES fercely at Tndepend-
ence. making the outlook more gloomy.
snowslides are SC frequent between
Aspen and Independence that it il al
most suicidal to venture on the route
there.
Denver, Col, Feb. 6.-The reports
coming in constantly from the ranges
in all parts of the west show very badly
LII eAO CdVp1C dAQ OOuC1 bGOOh WulCA
are roaming the plains during this
terrible weather. It is generally ac-
knowledged that stock will be in danger
Of heavy losses II the cold continues
longer.
People coming in to Denver from the
south and west say that bunches Of
cattle are frequently seen wallowing in
three and four feet of snow and stand
ing against trees with their backs to the
wind. 1t is getting harder daily for
them to obtain any feed for browsing,
for a thin but stiff crust is forming
in many places on the drifts, which rem
ders 1t very difficult for the animals
to reach the feed beneath.
Mr.. John w. Springer, president Of
the National Live Stock association, has
received advices from Montana, Wy
oming and Texas to the effect that
there will be heavy losses in the vast
herds of range cattle within the week.
Denver, Col, Feb. 6.-The weather is
fair but continues very cold, the mini
mum temperature in this city at night
being Is degrees below zero. The Den
YER & Rio Grande and Colorado Midland
railways have redoubled their efforts
to open their lines west of Leadville and
through traffic over the Colorado trans-
continental route will probably be re-
sumed in a day or two at the latest.
The Midland terminal road has been
cleared of snow and traffic over this line
to Cripple Creek was resumed Satur-
day. The Colorado Southern is MAX
ing good progress toward reopening its
line to Leadville, but the Gunnison end
of the line has been abandoned for the
present, Gunnison being reached over
the Denver & Rio Grande.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
GIVEN A LIFE SENTENCE.
Mrs. Cordelia BOtkin Found Guilty
Of Poisoning Mrs. DunninE by
Means of Candy.

San Francisco, Feb. 6.-Mrs. Cordelia
Botkin was sentenced to serve the term
of her natural life in the San Quentin
penitentiary for the murder of Mrs.
John P. Dunning, of Dover, Del, whom
she killed by means of a box of poisoned
candy, sent through the mails, as a gift
from a friend and unsuspectingly
eaten by Mrs. Cummings and some of
her friends. Her sister, Mrs. Joshua
P. Deane, also died from the effects of
the arsenic with which the candies
were loaded.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
A Municipal Rock p,1e.

Keokuk has just started a municipal
rock pile for the benefit of the unem-
ployed. Keokuk has for a long time
owned and operated its own stone quar-
ry, but heretofore the rocks were
broken into macadam at the yards Of
the city and county jails by the pris-
oners, The Associated Charities Sc
cured a concession from the city coun-
ell, and now the rock is being hauled
to a vacant block, and the unemployed
will be given work on the stone piles
and paid regulation rates.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
High Joint Commission.

Washington, Feb. 6.-There Yves a full
meeting of the American side of the
high joint commission with the excep-
ton of Mr.. Payne. A long session was
spent in the discussion of the general
aspect of the commissions work, state
ments being had from the representa-
tiyes of the various subcommittee
with a view to c%orrelating the various
sections of the work. There was no
meeting of the Canadian side, all the
members having left for New York to
return by Monday.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Finds Tusl Of Mastodor

Portland, Ore, Feb. &C. M. O'Leary
writes from Dawson that he discov-
cred December 8 on his claim on
Hunker creek the tusk of a mastodon.
The tusk was imbedded in snow and
ice 30 feet deep. 1t was nine feet long,
26 inches in circumference and weighed
about 500 pounds. He will ship the
fossil to the city museum of this city.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Aid for a ColIege.

1t has been learned that by the pro-
visions of the will of the late Caroline
r. Waite, who died in Iowa Falls a few
weeks ago, the proceeds from the safe
of her estate will go to the Baptist coll
lege in Usage. The estate will amount
to several thousand dollars, and it is
made up of salable town and city prop
erty. By faith she was a strong Bap-
fist, and by her legacy has given aid
TO one of the weaker educational insti-
buttons of the Baptist denomination.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Money for Missions.

New York. Feb. 6.-The American
Missionary association made public its
fif~ty-second annual report. A summary
OF receipts shows a grand total Of $780,
III. Of this amount the state of Massa-
chusetts gave the largest sum, SOC, $50,
with the state of Connecticut second,
with $65.I12,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Dies of Meninctti..

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. e.-Hugh
L. Childress, superintendent of the
southern division of the Postal Tele-
graph company, with headquarters at
Birmingham, Ala, died here Saturday
morning. after a long illness of menin.
gifts. Mr.. Childress was formerly man
ager for the Postal at Cleveland, o.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Landscape Painter Deaa.

! New York, Feb. 6.-Edmund AylBur-
ton Willis, a well-known landscape
painter, is dead at his home in Brook
Ilyn. His best-known picture is proba-
bly, "The Prairie Fire" 1t represents
people fleeing before a fire on an Ameri-
Ioan prairie. Mr.. Willis painted many
pictures Of landscape scenes in the
western states for private galleries.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Book. Were False.

San Francisco, Feb. 6. The state
bank commissioners have made a care
full investigation of the affairs of the
Union savings bank of San Jose, and
finds its assets $491,411 less than a
statement taken from the books
showed two days before, and have di-
rected Attorney General Ford to bring
suit in the proper court to have the
bank declared insolvent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07

A Common Donger.

If you have ever had a cold which you per-
to 'wear away it may interest you to
know it Wasa dangerous proceeding. Every
,old and cough which is neglected paves the
way for consumption, bronchitis, asthma or
Otto's Cure, the famous German
throat and Lung remedy, will cure any cough
or cold and save you from consumption. Sold
by Luers y Lowry. Price 25c. and soc. per
hnttla
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Big steamer ReIea.ed.

Philadelphia, Feb. e.-The steamer
Rhynland, which went ashore on Cot
ton Patch shoals on Tuesday night, was
idoated at one o'clock in the morning.
With the exception of the damage to
her rudder and propeller she is appar,
entity in as good condition as when she
went aground. She will be towed to
this city by the tugs which pulled her
from the bed of sand.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Broke All HIS bones.

Atlanta. Ga, Feb. Ga. Myer, of
Cleveland, O., jumped from a third
story window Of the Cannon hotel here.
Nearly every bone in his body was
broken. His recovery is said to be i'm
possible. Myer is said to be a merchant
in Cleveland, and his affairs were re-
gently put L. ths hands ot IN ssstrnsk,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Baby Wardrobe Patterns.

Twenty seven different articles in
long clothes with full directions for
making, showing all necessary mater
ials sent postpaid for Csc in stamps.
Fifteen patterns of short clothes 25c
both for 40c. Our book "Informa-
tion to mothers" worth Its weight in
gold sent free with each order. Ad-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
soldiers Die I'm Cubn.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Gen. Brooke,
commanding at Havana, reports to the
war department the following deaths
among the troops in Cuba:
Corporal Robert H. Dopts, Ninth volun-
teer infantry, dysentery, at Santiago, Feb
ruary 2; Corporal j. NJ. Fill, Fifth United
States infantry, malarial fever, Santiago,
February /; Private William H. Graham,
Third Kentucky. gunshot wound (acci-
dentaD. Matanzas. January 81,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Death OF Hon. David Armstrong,

Jackson, O., Feb. 6.-Hon. David
Armstrong died at his home here. He
was formerly president of the First ma
lhonal bank of Jacksons and later re-
I%ceiver OF the Fidelity bank in Cincin-
!nati, and afterwards receiver of the
Farmers national bank Of Portsmouth.
His remains will be buried at his old
home ssar WaysrlY @.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Na ."H "H NN
II
Colonial
Free
Lance

is the name Of a new
Serial Story which
will soon begin in this
paper. It is one which
will afford it's readers
much wholesome IN
t%ertainrnent as well as
historical interest from
its portrayal Of mag
mary scenes from our
revolutionary war. It
contains plenty Of ex-
citing a adventures
without the nerve-de-
stroying. b1ood-curd-
ling features Of cheap
er literature.
WATCH
FOR
IT.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 6.-The Union To-
bacco Company of America, of New
York city, filed with the secretary OF
state a certificate of increase of capital
from $40, $50, 900 to $24,o 200, 1000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Headache for Forty Years.

For forty years l suffered from sick head
ache. About a year ago began using celery
King. The result was gratifying and surpris-
ing my headaches leaving at once. The head
aches used to return every seventh day, but
thanks to Celery King. I have had but one
In the last eleven months Mrs. John
D. Van Keuren. saugerties, N. Y. Celery King
for the Nerves, Stomach, Liver. and Kidneys is
sold in SOC. and $50. packages by LHers & Lowry
Druppists
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Pensions al soldier., Home.

The payment of pensions during the
month of January at the soldiers home
in Marshalltown was the largest in
the history of the home, 44o members
having been paid the sun of $12, 1862 s
OF this amount they retained $s,l3S.ls,
while SO, 576.35 was sent to their depend
ent relatives and $1,651.75 will go to the
state.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Smallpox ut Monmouth.

Monmouth, ILL.,, Feb. Monmouth
has a well-developed case of smallpox.
The victim is Sam I. Smith, a barber.
DIR. Nelson. os the state board of health.
has taken charge. He thinks there is
not much danger that j. will spread.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
LAND FOR SALE.

1870 acres of land one mile from
Button. Has a good house, a fine
we'll of water, about 20 acres under
cultivation, balance grubland. Terms
half cash. balance on long time at .
per cent interest. w. n. BENTLY,
84na Blrfffnn, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07
Actress Dies.

New York. Feb. 6.-.Alice Atherton.
the burlesque actress. died in this city
after a weeks ilil,ess from pneumonia.
If Grip threatens use Dr. Miles Nervine
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-07

The following telegram received by
the chief signal officer was the first
news received from the army at Ma
Mia:
.Manila, Feb. 5.-To Gen. Greedy,
Chief Signal Officer: Action continues
since early morning; losses quite heavy;
everything favorable to our army.
Signed, THOMPSON"
Col. Thompson is the chief signal Of
fcer on the staff of Gen. Otis.