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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13
Dog Fights a Cactus.


o. Kleemann, who lives on Belmont
street, recently acquired a beautiful
cactus, which he established in his
household, unmindful of the fact that
the dog held the opinion that his mas
ter should have no other pets before
him. Now he has no cactus and the
detected semblance of dog. The lit
tie animal espIed the plant shortly
after its arrival, and Issued chal-
lenge. In default of acceptance he
gave battle, but retired at the first
shock to reconsider. The enemy had
more teeth than battalion Of bull ter
riers, and all of them were newly
sharpened. He was no gutter, how
ever, and, with rising anger, he re-
newed the attack. This time his op-
ponent came down, landing on him
heavily and with the touch of barb
wire fence. The two rolled over end
over in death embrace, and the cac-
tus was finally vanquished, torn into
shreds and scattered about the room.
But it was costly victory. The con-
queror is punctured in more places
than his owner can count He may live
to fight another day, but it will not
be with cactus.-Morning Oregonian.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13
HOW ARE YOUR KEYsq
Condition of Them Test of a Mans
Temperament.

ITS all matter of temperament,"
said the good-natured man. sit is just
as easy to avoid trouble with men as
to get into tiff you know how. Some
men are we'll balanced nervously and
that's why they're easy to get along
with. You sometimes think it's you
that does 1t, but it isn't. 1t takes two
persons to quarrel. All you've got to
do If you're philosopher in search
of peace, is to find out the tempera-
ment Of your man and act according
ly.
"Yes, bless you, there are hundred
ways of telling mans temperament,
but the physiological signs are not al
ways exact. Men of strong natures
disguise their true characteristics Of
tener than you think, and you are like
ly to be fooled.
Il have simple method Of learn
Ing the temperament of nv man that
l have found to be very accurate.
When see bunch of keys know
him. Your nervous man Of much en-
ergy and hasty action in thought,
speech and movement, carries bunch
of rusty keys. Why? Because his ma
ture is intense. He does everything
at high tension. This is an admirable
attribute, and often productive Of
great good, but that man is likely to
be hasty and If you do not know him
you are into an alteration In spite of
yourself.
why are his keys rusty2 I'll tell
you. Such man perspires constantly.
l don't mean that he perspires percep-
tibly, but that his skin Is always
warm and moist; this moisture perme-
ates his clothing and affects the keys
IN his pocket, which soon become
rusty. 1t Is as unfailing a sign of a
mans temperament as his face is Of
ten complete mask.
Now for the man with the shining
keys on which there is not speck of
rust. He is deliberate, slow Of thought
and speech. You cannot quarrel with
him because he must think it over, and
meantime you have had time to think
1t over and SO you part friends. His
skin Is cool and dry always"
With that the good-natured man ex-
hibited his keys; they We're as bright
as when first made The other man
took out his keys; not one that was
not rusted. In this instance, at least.
the sign had come true, for the man OF
the rusty keys was exactly in temperae
ment as the other had said he should
be.-Kansas City Star
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13

To cure piles, STRIKE AT THE ROOT
that's the way. DeWitt'S Witch Hazel
Salve STRIKES THERooT-itrcmoveS
the CAUSE, quickly and permanently.
DON'T squander time and money try
ing to remove the effects.
J. III. LlerS Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13
Easily Answered.

When the question of smoking
comes to us in this form, "May men
smoker then we cannot do otherwise
than answer in the affirmative, for
why was the tobacco plant given to
man? If it is not used, surely then
our creator would have set it down as
poison, which, however, is not the
case. mus we come to a definite con-
clusion that the first object for which
1t was used is for smoking. Now we
have seen from the above that it is
permitted by nature for man to smoke.
but now we arrive at an important
question-viz.: May all smoker" This
is something quite different, and to
this our answer is in the negative, for
we are all different. and no two men
are alike.-Cape Colony Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13
SYNOPSIS.

Chapter 1.-Tom Scott, New England
sarm mn decides to go to Klondike to
search for gold. In Boston he rescues q
MT. avery from footpads, and, as his new
ac gu y is also going to klondike he
asks Tom to accompany him, and the invi-
t tha Is accepted. They take passage on
Frisco
Chapter nsM tI1 They Ses.d the vessel and
Just pTov whG 10 Be hs oRS
enemy Of Toms. who had accused his ia:
t tn et ct deserving the ship Of which he.was
ea pd do and taking with him several thou
father had not been home since the accu-
sation had been made. but Tom. then q
boy. did not believe 1t. and attempted to
mates nose When the mate flnds TON
aboard the vessel he vows to be avenged
Tor the broken nose; =.
Avery is knocked overheard accidentally
into ne ocean after hims Tho man Is IN
Tom to him anq wills him "a ali In his Moneys ss
gion which his partners have discovered
Tem NJ .e1 Eons S9 hm III
gives direction for finding the territory,
the possession Of which and Avery's will
viii serve as an Identification when he
vs chaRter I IXsRiaer hears the man. con,
the holder to. In Ban francisco Tom is
waylaid and robbed by Rider Of the paper
and what money ne had with him, but the
majority OF his cash was on board the
Seabtrd, Tom Is found by the second mate
OF the Seabird, Green. who has left the sec
to search for gold and taken to his lodg-
ings. Rider escapes and starts for Dyea-
Chapter Vat Dyea Rider meets TOMS
father. who has been in the gold fields
and is returning home with a fortune. He
asks for his son and his brother. and is told
that both are dead. saying that Tom died
In Frisco and was buried by the captain
of the Seabird. After giving Rider gold
enough to help him reach the gold fields,
Toms father starts for Frisco to find
the sea captain, and from him learns that
his son is not dead, but had started for the
gold fields ten days before.
Chapter VI.-Green believes Rider has
stolen Toms paper and money. and they
try to find him.
Chapter VII-In Dyea Rider has formed
partnership with a tough named Bowers
They leave Dyea to search for the hidden
gold the day after Tom and Green reach
there and without them being aware of their
hands of q tough and finds that she is the
daughter of brother of the man who be-
friended him by giving him the papers which
had been stolen. She and her father were
on their way to the mines for which his
brother had started. Tom tells his story
and also of his brothers death.
Chapter VIII. = In the meantime Rider
ton trail. They meet one of the partners Of
Avery on the way to Dyea for provisions
and secure what Information they can from
him after showing him the paper from
Avery and telling their story. which he
does not believe.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13
CHAPTER TX.
JOINING FORCES.

Tom and his party camped the first
night about 80 miles from Dyea. The
next morning they were early astir and
continued their journey. The young
girl was too full of life and spirits to
ride quietly at her fathers side, and
Tom had several long chats with her
as they wound their way along the
faintly-marked trail.
She confded to him that she did not
remember her mother, who died when
she was very young. She had always
lived in Wisconsin with her father, and
was an only child. She refused to be
left behind on the present occasion, she
said, and it was very apparent she
ruled her father in most things.
In return Tom described his life at
home, and the young girl listened with
breathless interest to the story Of the
voyage and his adventure at San Fran
cisco.
She was riding by his side late in the
afternoon when suddenly she pointed
to the summit of hill not far ahead.
and exclaimed:
See! There's man coming this
way!"
She had scarcely spoken when the
second mate announced the same fact.
AS for Tom, he would not have seen an
army just at that time, for candor COM
pels the statement that he was already
hopelessly in love with his fair com
panion and paid but little attention to
other things.
Five minutes later Joe Tarbox had
met them, and Tom accosted him at
once with:
"How are you! Bound for Dyea"
That's just it," was the response as
the man ran his eyes rapidly over the
liberal outfit with an appreciative
glance. Where might you be head
ing?"
Were going toward Fort selkrk,"
said Tom.
Going down the river to Dawson?"
TITS hard to tell where we'll fetch
up" replied the young man evasively.
Did you meet anyone on this trail
lately?" asked Avery, pushing forward.
The man hesitated moment, and
then said:
We'll, yes, 1 did meet two men yes
terday. Friends of yours?"
What were they like? ?" asked Tom.
"One was tall chap that I think I've
seen at the river stations, and the other
was sailor. He said he was, and he
looked it. He was stout built, with
nose that looked as il it was broken
some time. He"
"Obed Rider!"
Its the mattel"
The EXPLANATIONS broke simultane-
ously from Tom and Green, while the
stranger looked at them in surprise,
and added:
That wasn't the name he gave me.
He said his name was Tom Scott"
by thunder! We're on the right
COURSE" shouted Green, while Tom
could only gasp:
tom Scott! That's my name."
The man looked at them moment
In blank establishment, and then a light
evidently seemed to break on his mind,
for he turned and looked sharply at
Avery and asked:
"Will you tell me your name?"
Certainly. My name is William
Avery"
The other man stepped up to him at
once and extended one of his hands,
palm downward, on the middle finger of
which was heavy gold ring with Gu
rious device in the back.
IF that is your name, you cum tell
me the history of this ring" he said.
looking Avery full in the face.
i surely ought to be able to-" was
the tsplSl while the others looked on In
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13

surprise at the little scene being en-
acted SO unexpectedly before them.
II gave 1t to Dick Taylor in California
a good many years ago. You must be
the man he mentioned in his letter to
me. You are Joe TarboX. or you
wouldn't have that ring"
Right you are" was the hearty re-
Spouse, "and I'm mighty glad to see
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-06-13
Do You Know

Consumption is preventable? Science has prov
en- that. and Blso that neglect is suicide. The
worst cold or cough can be cured with Shiloh's
Cough and Consumption Cure. Sold on posi-
We guara ntee for over fifty years.
Sold by Luers & Lowry.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27

American tomorrow will say: PhlIaAef-
phia will send n hospital ship and a large
corps OF American physicians and sur-
geons 10 the Transvaal. Subscription lists
VIII be circulated and n pro-Boer public
meeting Will be held at the Academy ~
Music with that end In view.
Many public men and leading Citizen.
nave become interested in the movement
and to-day a committee will be appointed
10 take charge OF the details. secure The
necessary funds and charter a steamer
which will be started on its mission ~
mercy from this port Just as soon as N
can be properly fitted up for tho trip.
Patrick O'Neil OF this city who is thu
pennsylvania president OF the Ancient
order OF Hibernians. together with a
committee from that organization is -
the head Of the movement. and asserts
that there will be no difficulty I'm success
Iuliy carrying out the plan.
I'VE will have committee of p-,,,-
inent men appointed tomorrow" said Mr.
ONeh tonight, ''and all the arrange
ments Tor the expedition will be left with
that committee. Among the men 10 go IN
the committee arc Representatives of
every class Of people who are I'm syrnpathv
with the Beers in their fight against the
cruel oppression OF England. We already
nave assurances OF enough money 10 saw
that there will be no failure In the IN
dertaking."
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27

Borlinrs books 20 be exported The first
intimation OF dishonesty on the part of
Borlini came TO the attention Of the bank
officials when an order was presented 10
them drawn up In Borlinis name. IL was
then discovered that he had greatly over
drawn his account. The investigation fol-
lowed Immediately. with the result that
Borlinis books showed a shortage OF
about $500
When Borlini was made teller OF the
American Bank and Trust Company he
gave bonds in the sum Of 5000 The
American Surety Company represent the
security. and they will suffer a 5000 loss
unless that sum Is made good 20 them.
The residue Of $500 will fan upon tho
bank In which Borlini was employed.
president Fretwell Of tho American Bank
and Trust Company said last night that
he would consult with James r. Garness.
the resident manager OF the surety com
pany, and that they would very probably
prosecute Borlini to-day.
Il never imagined for a moment that
there was spark of dishonesty in Bor-
lini' said President FretweH Yesterday
afternoon. He has been in the ernplov-
OF the bank for many years and was
never under suspicion at any time. Had
II not been for the Overdraw we wouId
not nave discovered his defaIcation a.
early. His pcculations have gone on for
some time. just how long / cannot sa,-
for he cloaked his shortage from month
TO month. We will consult with Mr. Gar-
ness before prosecuting Borlini but
think action against him will be- taken
Immediately"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27

haps, the beginning of March. The pres
ence of Lord Kitchener is looked upon as
that influence which will not allow the
campaign To commence until everything
is absolutely ready. That is Kitchener
all over. Lord Roberts knows him and
his methods intimately.
Roberts will be the man TO restore con-
fidence and esprit de corps among the
men. His name in the English army IS
as that of the Mahdi 10 Soudanese. But
Kitchener's role will be thoroughly TO or
ganize the forces. Not until he says that
all is ready and until the last mule and
man have been placed in proper position.
the last train started and the final gun
sent forward will Roberts and Kitchener
give the word TO advance.
Such is, believe, brief outline Of the
coming campaign, but IL tells just as
much as more detailed description. The
great question of the moment is TO find
out how TO get suitable artillery. How
itzer batteries are being sent out, but
they will not be of long enough range II
brought against the Beers long-range
guns.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27
COMMANDMENT OF
LADYSMITH PROCEEDS

LONDON. Dec. p. 4:50 a m.-Dispatches
from South Africa are stin greatly de-
layed. But they are arriving more freely.
which shows that the censorship has been
relaxed. There appears To be no great
change in the situation. a dispatch from
Lourenzo MARQUEE. dated Thursday. De-
cember p. gives the following from the
Boer head laager dated Tues day, De-
cember l9:
The British naval guns AT COlenso have
been cannonading Bulwer bridge. over the
Tugela River. with view of smashing It.
The bombardmcnt Of Ladysmith is pro-
ceeding slowly. General Joubert has ar
rived here and has been accorded hearty
welcome. He addressed the burghers on
December is. More British prisoners ha ye
been sent 10 Pretoria including Colonel
Butler. Major Walters. Major Bailwark
Major Foster. Captain Dick. Captain Nor
tein, Captain Fitzherbert. Captain Ford
Captain Hutchinson. Lieutenant Bonham
Lieutenant Smithers. Lieutenant Thourne
Lieutenant O'Conneyghey. Lieutenant
kunbauld, Lieutenant Charlstian. Lieuten-
ant Brigg. Lieutenant Birch. Lieutenant
Haiford, Lieutenant Tarbull and Lieuten-
ant Jones"
4 dispatch TO the Daily News from
Ladysnith. dated Friday, December Is,
by heliosTaph. says:
Another sortie last night General
Hunter with 800 volunteers destroyed one
siX-inch CreUsot gun. one howitzer and
one Maxim. one Briton killed. The Roer
gunners fed"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27

ae-es&-el-&

10T LFRED A. BORLINI, trusted en-
HM ploye Of the American Bank and
T Trust Company. is a defaulter TO
the extent OF $3.50. For many years
Borlini has been employed as teller in
this bank, and enjoyed a reputation OF
probity, honor and uprightness. The dis
covery of his defalcation was a complete
surprise 10 his employers. who placed the
utmost confidence in the integrity of their
servant.
Borlini was one OF the popular young
men about town. with a smile and a
handshake for everybody. Being a man
of handsome appearance, OF fine address
and gentlemanly bearing. he numbered a
host of friends and was always n welcome
guest wherever he went. Combined with
these graces OF manner and appearance
he possessed a fine barytone voice that
tended to increase his popularity. and
even made his company more sought
after. He was selected as the grand mar
shall Of the Fourth of July celebration I'm
1898, and has been prominent in various
social and civic affairs which interest the
general public.
In the early part of this month Borlinl
was married 10 a well-known Oakland
young lady. forsaking the easy life of the
bachelor for the bonds of matrimony. The
wedding was quite a social event. and
Borlini and his young bride left for the
south on a two weeks honeymoon. 1t
was during this period that the defalca-
ton was discovered by his employers
While Borlini was away with his bride
President Edwin Fretwell OF the Ameri-
can Bank and Trust Company ordered
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27

subject varousy discussed by international lawyers of epute
IN columns. Upon this question grated another which
though necessarily OF speculative character looks large
among international complications that may OF the
BtisBoer war This is the question of Deagoa Bay. By
taking possession OF that port Great Britain would sense
cut the GOrdan knot of her troubles receiving of
supplies by Beers. She would undoubtedly some
measure OF protest among European powers but would in
flct probably mortal wound upon her actual enemy.
LONDON, Dec. 27-The Times in a special article dis
cussng the international law aspects of mporatons
through Delagoa Bay Were adopt either with or
without the OF Portugal the drastic which are
SO ay suggested in some quarters might find ourselves
suddenly confronted with international complications far more
serious and injurious to the successful prosecution South
African war than the evils OF which sought an
abatement.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27
ONDON. Dec.

| ONDON. Dec. 27.-At
last this country has re-
ceived good news from the
disafected districts in East Cape
Colony. because it proves that
General Gatacre IS doing some
thing more than merely holding
his ground. 4 War Office tele-
gram states that a body OF $50
police under Dalgety's command
has occupied Dordocht without
any loss on the British side, and
that the Beers are retreating.
Dordocht lies between thirty
and forty miles TO the eastward
OF Sterkstroom. 1t has been
mentioned more than once as a
center whence revolving Dutch
farmers have been extending
their operations. If so small a
force. having doubtless planned
a sudden surprise, has been able
TO seize the town, It would seem
10 follow that the Boer COM
mandos in the district are by no
means large and that the proX-
unity OF Gatacre has seriously in
tcrfered with their policy.
It's also reported that the
Beers have intrenched on rocky
heights at Stromberg and show
no inclination TO move farther
southwark TO menace Sterk-
stroom. This proves once more
that the Beers strength is TO sit
still and wait to be attacked,
carefully avoiding any aggressive
policy.
A brush with the enemy has
occurred south OF Colenso,
where last Wednesday a patrol OF
the Thirteenth Hussars were sur
prised by sixty Beers, two of the
IIussars being killed and their
horses shot.
1t ought now to be possible to
place the Boer forces south OF
Tugela in a very awkward posi-
ton. They are cut off from the
main army by the destruction OF
the road bridge, and British
guns should be able to keep
them away from fords.
General Butler, however, is
not ready yet for a fresh move
He must have more artillery be-
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27

lore he can renew the attack.
This artillery is now on the way.
Ladysmith was shelled on the
10Th. The news OF Buffers fail
ure at Colenso was received by
the garrison with regret, but per-
feet confidence in General White
prevails. The town is able to
repel any attacks. There are
plenty OF stores and ammunition.
and the health of the troops is
excellent.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27
B0ERS' RESERVE OF
EUROPEAN OFFICERS

Especial cable 20 the New York Herald Copy
riFht, 1893 by James Gordon Bennett Re
publication of this dispatch IS prohibited
All rights reserved IN the United States and
Great Britcin.l
LONDON. Dec. 7.-The Daily News
publishes this dispatch from its special
correspondent:
CAPE TOWN, WEDNESDAY, learn
from Afrikander Bund sources, which
have been hitherto singularly well in
formed. that 5000 European officers and
men skilled in modern military tactics
and particularly in artillery are in Pre-
toria as n reserve force.
Undoubtedly the enemy's tactics ut
Colenso and Magcrsfontein were directed
by men of this class. as these tactics are
quite unknown TO Boer generals.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 26-The Herald publishes the follow
ing Great Britain raising international problem even
greater Importance her future welfare and perhaps TO hervery
existence nation, than that she confronting in South
Aca The question suggested by the seizure by British
waps OF -four consigned neutral port the ground of
its being conraband OF AS the Herald has pointed out
has been the British contention that oodstus were not m
cept under special peculiar circumstances be considered
oonraband OF and it undoubtedly her interest that
this view should be accepted in international case OF
great European in which England concerned diff
erent ruling would expose her to the danger OF seeing the
foreign ood supply upon which she dependent seriously
dangered.
Under the circumstances the seizure of three f four
vessels carrying cagoes OF -four from United States to
Portuguese port OF Delagoa Bay has arrested attention The
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27
SERUM THAT WILL
CURE ALCOHOLISM

Special Cable TO The Call and the New
York Herald. Copyright, 1899 by
James Gordon Bennett
PARIS, Dec. 27.-Two French
doctors, Sappelier and Thebault.
last evening announced TO the
Academic du Medicine that they
had I'm collaboration with NJ. Broca.
chemist. discovered and expert
mented with a specific serum
against alcoholism.
D.. The serum is extracted from the
veins of a horse. primarily ren-
dered alcoholic by artificial means.
1t appears that the serum confers
on dipsomaniacs an uncomfortable
distaste for alcoholic drinks.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27
ENGLAND AGAIN
C0NSULTS THE SULTAN

BERLIN. Dec. ga Constantinople dis
patch TO the Tageblatt says: England has
asked the Sultan's consent 20 sending
Egyptian troops 20 the Transvaal I'm re-
turn for extensive financial considera-
tions. The Sultan has requested time to
consider the matter
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27
POSSIBLE DETECTION
OF THE FREE-STATERS

MODDER RIVER. Cape Colony. Dec. %.
Tho British naval guns command the
whole Boer position and possess the exact
range Of every stone and bush They fire.
quently plant shells with good advantage
in the midst Of groups OF Beers.
The burghers are reported 10 be return
ing home for Christmas. Recent arrivals
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-27

as It IS popularity called here Interesting
facts concerning II have leaked out. Lord
Roberts simply refused. TO go to take
command in South Africa. That change
was the first particular point urged by
the War Office authorities He said 10
them: The only conditions under which
Will go out are that I shall have abso-