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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
THEY LOVED THE NEGRO.
A Southern Father and Son Defend
Their Former Slave, Who Is
Wrongly Accused.

Gen. Barnum, of Abbeville, S. c., had
q body servant before the war who aped
him in everything. Peter so loved his
master that he grew to talk like him,
act like him and almost look like him.
He lives to-day, the heart of hospitality,
the soul of honor. One Sunday two
white men drove up to the door of his
cabin and asked if he had any liquor in
the house. He said he had about q
quart. They offered to buy. He re-
fused to sell, but, just as his old master
would have done, invited them to have a
drink. Having drunk they handed him
a half dollar. Of course, like his mas
ter, he declined the coin. The scoun-
drels went to town and swore out a COM
plant that he was violating the dispen-
sary laws.
I happened to be in Greenville the
other day when the trial took place, and
saw a revelation. Peters counsel was
Gen. Barnum's son, a%djutant general Of
the state under Gov. John Gary Evans,
and the chief witness for the defense
was the general himself, who had come
over from Abbeville, distant about 100
miles, to say a word for his former slave.
The general took the stand and his SON
said:
what is your name?"
81 am Gen. Barnum, sir"
where do you reside?"
SIN Abbeville, sir"
"How long have you known the de-
fendant?"
"Sixty-five years, SIR"
"What is his reputation"
"As good as any mans in this court
room, sir"
"Would you trust him?"
Trust Peter? Why, I'd trust him
with my life, my honorl"
The jury didn't leave their seats.
The scene "sorter touched me up" 1
met young Barnum and asked If he re-
ceived anything for his services. "Ac-
cept a fee from Peter2" he said, in
amazement. "Why, sir, I'd as soon
think of charging my father"
"You and your father came 100 miles
to clear this old negro3"
eyes, and we would have come / 1000
or 10000. Old Peter was a second IA
Their to me. He raised me. When was
well he played with me; when I was ill
he nursed me. When I was a boy I'd
rather sleep in Peters cabin than in my
own bed at home. I'd rather take a
snack with Peter in those days than
dine with the president"
I'm afraid we Yankees don't under
stand the "nigger" question yet.-N. Y.
Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Mardi Gras, New orleans and Mobile.

The Chicago Great Western Ry.
will have on sale February 9th to 18th
inclusive round trip excursion tickets
to New Orleans, La, and Mobile, Ala
account the Mardi Gras ut very low
rates. These ticket are limited for
February 18th. For full
information rs to rates, routes etc.
copsnlt any Agent Chicago Great
Western Ry., or address. #. H. Lord,
General Passenger aud Ticket Agent,
113 Adams st. Chicago. 13feb
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
An Oregon Minister.

| received the bottle of White Wine
of Tar Of Syrup. One Of my children
was very sick with Group, and rs your
medicine was pleasant TO take ] gave
it and il gave almost immediate relief
| would nor be without If, aud | also
recommend it as a medicine that
shonld he at all times in every family.
Wesr Union Oregon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

"Mr. updegraff, before I answer
your question, allow me to ask you
what part Of the stewed chicken YOU
PREFER"
4 never eat anything but the dark
meat, Miss Primme."
y will be your wife, Mr.. Updegraf."
Chicago Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

La Grippe is again epidemic. Every
precaution should be taken to avoid
it. It's specific cure is One Minute
Congh Cure. A. J Sheperd, Publish
er Agricultural Journal and Adver-
riser, Etdeu. Mo-, says: mo one will
be disapp" intsd in using One Minute
Consh Cure for La Grippe" Pleasant
to take, quick TO act.
Luers g. Lowry Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
TWO Views az u

Willie Strut vas playing with the
limbs boys. His mother called him.
Willie, don't you know those are
bad boys for you to play with?"
Yes, mother" said Willie, IT know
that, but then I am a good boy for
them to play with."-Cincinnati Com
mercial Gazette.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
A porIess Tail.

1t was the first time that little Bes-
He had ever seen a snake, and as il
writhed along she ran into the house
breathless with her discovery.
"Oh, mamma, come quick!" she cried
Here's a tail wagging without any
dog."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

Coughing Injuries and infames sore
lungs. One Minute Cough cure loos-
ems the cold, allays coughing and
heals quickly. The best cough cure
for children, perfectly harmeiess.
Luels & Lowry Drug Co.
Educate Your Bowels With C~ascarets.
zoe, e5c. II c. C. C, fail, drugEists refund money
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Oh, the Pain of
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse off than
ever Rheumatism is a blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
A few years ago l was taken with inlamma.
tory Rheumatism, which became SO intense
that 1 was for weeks unable to walk. tried
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
MANY A Lover

Has turned with disgust from an otherwise
lovable girl with an offensive breath. Karl's
Glover Root Tea purifies the breath by Its ac-
ton on the bowels, etc., as nothing else will
Sold for years On absolute guarantee. Price
25 cts. ,::ani 50.cts. Luers & Lowry Druggists.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
His Opinion.

Talking about the play of Hamlet
with Hamlet left out" soliloquized the
MISUNDERSTANDING individual, "there
are times when the omission would be
u decided boon"
He had just attended an amateur per-
forma nce-Pucls.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight.
est relief. In fact, my con.
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November to March
j suffered agony. l tried
many patent medicines,
but none relieved me,
Upon the a d v of .
friend l decided to try
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
In These Times.

Johnny-Pa, why is the pen mightier
than the sword?
Fond Father-Because, my son, it en-
ables the Spanish to claim an occasional
victory.-Jewelers' Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
YnIIno. Mnfhars

Group is the terror OF thousands of young
mothers because Its outbreak is so agonizing
and frequently fatal. Shiloh's Cough and Con-
sumption cure acts like magic in cases of
Group, II has never been known to fail. The
worst cases relieved Immediately. Price IS cts
o CTS. and sl.00. Luers & Lowry Druggests.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
wilIte,s system.


Mamma-Why is it, Willie, that you
never are to play with boys of your
size? You are always either with those
that are much smaller or much larger
than yourself.
Willie-'Cause l can lick the hitler
boys and it amt no disgrace to git
whipped by bigger ones.-Chicago
Evening News.
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF ToLEDo,l
LUCAS COUNTY, 90
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner Of the firm of
F j. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will a
the sum of ONE HUNDRED Doll
LARS for each and every case of CA
TARRH that cannot be cured by the
use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J.. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De-
cember, A. d. 1886.
(e-) A. W. GLEASON,
SEAL
(-) Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
r. j. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold BY Druggists, 75c.
HALLS Family Pills are the best.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

:. a. FaeR -r, Editor of the
N'cs4 (FtaJ Hustlnr, with b is
wiz etin1ret. suffered terribl Y
iroll L. Giir,ur Owe Minute Cough
: uHe No 't- ny temedp thar help.
20 fittm II Aced quickly Thous-
iands = ,'h"r- use this remedy AS a
Specific fer Le Grippe. AVID it's ex-
hanstitg after effects Never fails.
Liners & Lowry Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
You TRY II.

If shiIohs Cough and Consumption Cure
which is sold for the small price OF 25 cts, 80
IT,, and s1.00, does not cure take the bottle
back and we will refund your money, Sold for
over fifty years on this guarantee. Price 25 cts.
and 50 CTS. Luers & Lowry's Drug Store.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
In Knew Him.

my dear" said a repentant husband
to his wife, "if l have ever used any un-
kind words to you, ! take them ali
back"
No, you won't. l know you. You
want to use them all over again." she
replied.-Chicago journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

Horrible agony Is caused nv Piles,
Burns. aud Skin Diseases. These are
imnediat.l " relieved ard quickly
cured by DeWitf's Witch HazeiSalye.
Beware of worthless limitations.
Luers g. Lowry Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
A Man,s 1mpre..iona.

Dorothy, / saw a beautiful gown in
a shop window to-day"
What was it, Julius?"
Well-it was that zigzaggy kind of
cloth-and it had those braided things
across the front and down the back;
and some awful stylish pointed things
on the skirt wish you would get one
just like i~t."-Brooklyn Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Sick Headaches.

The curse of 0verworked womanRind, are
quickly and surely cured by Karls Glover Root
Tea, the great blood purifier and tissue build
or. Money refunded If not satisfactory, Price
25 cts. and 80 cts, Luers & Lowry Druggists
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Putrid Beef Destroyed.
rmu hoaf daStrauaa h

II came among you as the repre-
sentative of the president" said Gen
eral Brooke to the Cubans. If this is
not equal to the paramount Blount"
business of Grover Cleveland, we miss
our guess. Since when has the presi-
dent Of the United States been EN-
powered to send ''his representatives
abroad2
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
For ueaIth,. sake.

"Don't you know it's against the law
to pour that water into the milk 2" SAID
q passer-by.
I'm only trying to drown the MI
crobes, sir" said the milkman, with q
smile.--Yonkers Statesman.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

lake Walner's White Wire of Tar
Syrup, the best cough remedy on
ar |. sri Q :ts. All Druggists
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Yoar Life Away.

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO.
BAG, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

s. s.. s. Before allowing me to take It, how.
ever, my guardian, who was a chemist. ana
lyzed the remedy. and pronounced it free OF
potash or mercury. ] felt SO much better after
taking two bottles. that 1 continued the rem.
edy. andin two months / was cured completely.
The cure was permanent. for have never since
had a touch of rheumatism though many
times exposed to damp and cold weather.
ELEANOR NJ. TIPPELL,
Sill Powelton Avenue, Philadelphia.
Don't suffer longer with Rheumatism,
Throw aside your oils and liniments. as
they not reach ourtrouble. Don't
experiment with doctors-their potash
and mercury will add to your disabil.
ity and completely destroy your diges-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Valuable City Property for Sale.

Valuable City Property for Sale.
dition TO Cresco, known as the Geo. Morse
house. Hasa good well, house and barn. Cor
ner lot with lois OF shade trees.
East hair OF lot 2, block 90, Creeoo, on Market
street: occupied by store building with the sign
OF the Vienna Bakery on its front. and a barn
On the premises. Good location for business.
second block west of the court house, Good
residence lots and In good neigh borhood. These
lots viii all be sold on long time at 6 per cent
Interest, separately to suit purchasers.
For terms and prices enquire of Geo. Morse,
Cresco. or Of e. w. ALLARD, Owner, Spring
Valley. MINI. 4m8
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

Grip claims victims. DR.. Miles Restorative.
Nsryine defends them,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Blood

viii cure perfectly and permanently,
1t is guaranteed purely vegetable, and
contains no potash, mercury, Dr. other
mineral, Books mailed free by Swift
Specific Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
What Is Shiloh?

A grand lli femeiy for cough, col is and
Consumption; used through the world for half a
century, has cnred innumerable cases OF fncipi-
ent consumption and relieved manyin advanc-
ed stages. If you are not satisfied with the re-
suits we VIII refund your money. Price 25 cts
so cts. and 81 90. Luers & Lowry Druggists.
The smallest things may exert the
greatest Influence. De Wits Litile
Early Risers are unequalled for over
coming constipation and liver troub-
les. Small pill, best pill. safe pill.
Lners " Lowry Drug 90.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03

No-Tc-sac fer Eifty Gents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, mal,es weak
mer: strong, blood. pure. 500, o.. All druggists.
If Grip threatens uss Dr. Miles Nervine.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-02-03
Words of Truth.

REV. H. STAUP
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-09
The Malaria Libel.

Among the daily output Of jokes printed
by the Chicago Tribune has just occurred
the following:
Mistress of Mansion Qn Washington,
d. C.)-'Bertha, what time is it?'
"Housemaid - Ten minutes after g.
a'am.'
Mistress of Mansion Qanguid, but irri-
table)-'H can't be. Bertha. l always have
my afternoon chill at o'clock, and
haven't had it yet
Ordinarily it does not pay to notice a
playful libel which one community in
spirit of fun perpetrates upon another
This nter-municipal humOr which pervades
the American press is one of the peculiar
features of western journalism. and per-
haps reveals striking characteristic Of
the people of this country. But Washing
ton has been so seriously injured in the
past by the constant and unfounded insin-
uation that it is a malarial community
that ii is necessary to hold up protesting
hand now and then to keep the record
straight. 1t is well enough for Philadel-
phia to permit to pass unrebuked the init
nation that its citizens are drowsy for
Chicago herself to smile complacently at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-09

The District rifiemcn have done better at
Sea Girt than was expected under the con-
d.tions. by winning the Interstate match
with its reward of the Soldier of Mara
thon" trophy. Even a tie score with the
crack Georgia team is a fine achievement
for the local marksmen, considering the
handicap under which they have been
working. The excellent showing they made
ir the early stages of the regimental match
gave rise to hope that they might carry
away that honor, but they failed to come
to the scratch in the skirmish firing. The
capture of the Soldier of Marathon" how
ever. is ample consolation for any disap-
polntment the rifiemen and their friends
may suffer. for they went to Sea Girt prac-
tically without the expectation Of repeat
ing this year the victories which had been
for the District rifiemen in the past
years under different conditions. This vic
tory will probably serve inspira ton
for such diigent gallery and range work
during the coming winter and spring that
the matches of 1900 will find the District
team once more a bidder for every trophy
and prize within sight at Sea Girt. One of
the most satisfactory features of the shoot
ing is the cordial good feeling which exists
between the District riflemen and those
from Georgia, who have this year and also
in the past been their most formidable
competitors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-09

At several Of the stopping places on the
journey home Admiral Dewey has been
reported as indsposed. He is a little out
of keller at Gibraltar. but is mending. His
condition has at no time been in the least
serious. The change in itself from Manila
to the new temperatures would occasion
him some Inconvenience, and the relaxa
ton from the long strain of responsibility
is another item to be taken into account.
But. Notwithstanding these things, we
may safely count on seeing the admiral at
home here in fair health and vigor. When
he leaves Gibraltar he will steer straig ht
for New York, and the season is good for
bracing, restful voyage. Moreover, he
knows what awaits him, and this will be
tonic, and a friendly warning for him 10
get ready The main features of the New
York and Washington receptions have
been communicated to him. and he will see
the necessity of coming ashore prepared to
assist the leading. honored figure in dem
onstrations of unusual heartiness and pa
triotic elabora ton. II he has a hand to
shake he must prepare to have 1t shaken
then. If it is possible for him to get lit
tie forehanded sleep it would be well
for him to attend to that on shipboard
Admiral Dewey, according to the general
testimony is an undemonstrative man of
quiet tastes. He has received all congratu-
lations his splendid performance at Ma
Mia in an extremely modest manner. 1t
is part of his glory that his steadiness of
view has not in the slightest degree been
shaken by his very high and deserved ele-
walton. But this does not argue that he is
a cold an unappreciative man. He is a
thorough American; is proud of his coun-
try, has worn its uniform since he was a
boy, and will respond with all his heart to
the greetings of those who will offer him
in the country's name the assurance of the
country's gratitude and admiration.
The Presidents instruction to the COM
mitteemen to burn plenty of red fire" will
be obeyed The crowds will be enormous
Enthusiasm will be boundless. The people
will do the thing in their own way, and the
greatest sailor since Farragut will under
stand and appreciate it all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-09

The renewal of the gossip about the re-
tirement of Mr. Hobart and the nomination
of Governor Roosevelt as Mr.. McKinley's
running mate next year presents the mat
ter In no new light Mr.. Hobart's poor
health is the basis of all that is current on
the subject.
Ii is a high and deserved tribute to the
Vice President which makes his health
the sole text for this speculation. He has
impressed the country favorably that
everybody desires to him in the race
again. His relations with the President are
of brotherly confidence and cordfality. and
his approval of the Presidents policy is
unreserved. They are well matched and
work better together than any team the
country has seen wearing the national har-
ness in many years. Mr.. Hobart has been
under the weather for several months but
there is strong hope that he will recover
his vigor entirely In that event his re-
nomination will be all but certainty. The
mention OF the old ticket at the republican
national convention. rousing shout by the
audience. and the business will be over.
IL is equally complimentary TO Governor
Roosevelt that his name should spring so
promptly to the hips in the discussion of
this contingency. There are many avail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-09

the tales of the pork-packing parvenue,
for Boston to beam benignly upon the I'M
regenerate joker who chaffs at her ''cul-
chah" and hints at baked beans. These
pleasantries contain no damaging indict-
ment such as the malaria joke. Wash
ington was once terribly open to the jest
upon this sorrowful subject. But sanitary
science has now conquered practically all
of the evils which then afflicted it and.
with only some details remaining to be
attended to, 1t Is able to present virtually
clean bill of health. 1t has at least no
horrible Schuylkill water nor a Chicago
river to contend against in its strife against
disease 1t has filed the Potomac flats and
built new sewers. 1t has paved its streets
and extended its parks 1t has carefully
guarded its water supply and proposes now
to filter every drop admitted to the mains.
The Washington matron with five-o'clock
chill is consequently today rarity, how
ever typical she may have been twenty
years ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-09

q
During the year ending June 30. 1898 the
railways of this country killed $3.50 per-
sons and wounded 40ss2, the operation OF
the roads being therefore about equivalent
in casualties to an annual battle of Gettys-
burg, while the whole recent Spanish war,
in comparison, sinks into pettiness.
Looking further into the figures, it is
found that of the 6,s59 killed only 221 were
passengers and 1858 were railway en-
ployes, leaving $50 dead who were neither.
OF the wounded 1915 We're passengers. 81
761 We're employees and GIG were neither.
Some of these latter were tramps stealing
rides. but very nearly all of them were vic
Tins of the grade crossing and of the track
walking habit, and the practice of walking
on the tracks of railways is almost entirely
the offspring of the grade crossing. The
crossing furnishes an invitation and a ready
means of getting on the track, and its aboli-
ton would. in effect, be the serving of a
notice on all mankind and womankind that
only trains and employees have the privilege
of danger in that way.
Here are nearly 1000 people annually
killed and wounded on our railways, no one
of whom either employe passenger
or had any business to be in the way, and
the killed among them are considerably
more than double the whole number killed
of both passengers and employees. 1t would
seem that about half of those who meet
with accident on crossings or while walking
on the tracks are killed outright The re-
these casualties to the railway companies
cost which includes not only penalties and
damages assessed by courts, but comprO-
mise sums paid, the compensation of adj
justers and lawyers and seekers of testi-
mony. of doctors and nurses and the Incl
dentas they always involve. If the sum
could be arrived at it would probably be
enough to go a long way toward doing the
whole work required to save it.
If could prevent even a very small
enforcing a
we would be held objectionable. on human
itarian grounds alone, If we neglected to do
it. Yet ncglecting it is chiefly responsible
for annual death and injury of more per-
sons twice over than We're lost in our late
Spanish war, including that largest num-
Der whose deaths came from disease. 1t
would take more than two such wars to
kill and wound by bullets and diseases as
many as the railways kill and wound every
year of people who neither employees
nor passengers. And yearly, with thicken-
ing population, the figures, for both vic
Tins and cost, must grow larger.