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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
CHEAP STAMPED ENVELOPES.
Under New Contracts the Govern.
ment Can Sell Them for
$1.3O Per 1000.

Within a short time it is expected
that the postmaster general will issue
An order reducing the cost of stamped
envelopes and newspaper wrappers.
This is made possible by the extremely
low bids received for doing the work.
The government does not seek to make
money out Of the people in the sale Of
envelopes. but endeayors to put their
price near the cost. reports the Wash
ington Star.
1t is interesting to note the immense
sums paid by the government for en-
velopes in the past. Thus in 1874 the
price of the envelope most used by the
public was $3.50 per 1000 to the govern
ment, and the people had to pay $500
per 1000.
Four years ago land the department
is now operating under this contract)
the department awarded a contract
upon bid of $1.30 per 1000 for the
same envelope, and figured on selling
them to the people at $1.so per 1000.
The government will be enabled to
furnish envelopes under the new con-
tracts at much lower price. 1t is un-
derstood that the reduction will be in
the neighborhood of so cents per ], 900.
Under the new bid man can go to
any postoffice and purchase envelopes
at s21.ao per 1000 already stamped with
two-cent stamps. This is approximate
" but 10 cents per 100 for the envel-
opes, or, to get it down much finer, only
four cents for package of rs envelopes
Of the best government grade.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
QUAY CONSPIRACY CASES.
Are Called Up before the State SUI
preme Court at Philadelphia
arguments Begun.

Philadelphia, Jan. 9.-The Quay con-
spiracy cases, which have attracted the
attention of the public for several
weeks past, were called before the state
supreme court Saturday. The defend
ants in the'cases are Senator Quay, his
som Richard and eX-State Treasurer
Benjamin f. Haywood. The charge I'M
der which they stand indicted is that of
conspiracy in the misuse of state funds
for their own benefit and profit. The
case came before the supreme court
Saturday on the petition of the defend
ants for writ of certiorari to remove
the case from the court of quarter ses-
sions of Philadelphia.
When court opened ex-District At
torney Graham, who has been retained
by Mr.. Rothermel, the recently-elected
district attorney, as assistant counsel
in this case, presented motion asking
the dismissal of the case on the ground
Of insufficiency of fact in the argu-
ments of the petition, and want of ju-
risdiction of the supreme court.
Chief Justice Steerrett, who presided
with the full court of seven justices,
informed Mr.. Graham that his motion
would be considered after argument
had been heard on the petition cf the
defendants for writ of certiorari.
Defendants counsel were then no.
tilted that the court was ready to hear
argument. David 7. Watson, an en-
inent member of the Pittsburgh bar
who has recently been associated with
the counsel for defense, then proceeded
with his argument in support of the pc
titian
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
WANTS WEAPONS TURNED IN.
the People of Havana to
That Eject.

Havana. Jan. 9.-Gen. Ludlow, the
military commander of the district of
Havana, has issued the following proc
lamation to the citizens:
ut is known that large quantities of arms
and ammunition are in store at numerous
places in the city, greatly In excess of any
possible requirements. These accumula-
tions are the result of the war conditions
which have existed for three years, and
now that the city is in a condition of pro-
found peace and no member of the COM
munity has any requirement for deadly
weapons of the character indicated. 1t is
evidence at once Of good faith and patriot
ism to dispense with their retention. Actu-
eted by these feelings many citizens have
for several days past been voluntarily
turning in these arms and have requested
the United States authorities to receive
them.
Castle la Punta has been designated as
an armory for their deposit and receipts
are given for the weapons turned in.'
By the same proclamation physicians
are required to report infectious dis
eases, saloons and restaurants are al
lowed to be opened until midnight, in
stead of closing at II. To relieve suf-
fering and stop professional beggary
the guards patrolling the streets are
to take notice of cases of illness and
destitution, with the locality of the
street and the number, and emergency
rations will be issued. In cases of Ill
ness special food will be supplied by
the doctors. The Cuban generals will
meet at Mariana to decide upon the
course they and their commands will
pursue. They will probably decide to
disband.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
HERoIsM REWARDED.
Two Medals and a Gold Watch for
Gunner's Mate Everitt, of
the Cushing.

Chief Gunner's Mate John Everitt.
who received an honorable discharge
from the navy on October rs, has re-
ceived two medals and gold watch
as reward for an act Of heroism per-
formed just before the war began.
He made a gallant effort to save En-
sign ]. G. Breckenridge, who was
washed overheard from the torpedo
boat Cushing on February II, and did
succeed in recovering the young Off
GERS body from the waves. The facts
We're reported to the navy department,
and Secretary Long sent Everitt
medal for bravery. The Benevolent as
ISOLATION of New York also sent med
al, and Gen. Breckenridge, the father
of the young ensign, sent him hand
some gold watch, with the inscription:
"Gunner's Mate John Everitt. In
grateful memory Of his heroic conduct
when Ensign j. C. Breckenridge was
washed overheard from the Cushing
near Cuba, February ii, 1885,"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
NO REACTION PROBABLE
Business of the Country to Continue
on the UPGRADE for Some
Time to Come.
YEAR BEGINS UNDER GOOD CONDITIONS.
Exports, Compared with Imports,
Continue to Indicate an Enormous
Balance in Cash Due This Country
Gold Imports to Begin Agatha
Review of Trade.

New York, Jan. Or. @. Dun G. Co., in
their weekly review of trade, say: 1.-The
country is on the UP grade and the men
who expect 1t to take downward road
have yet some time'to wait. There are no
indications of reaction which always fol-
lows large and rapid business recovery,
and existing conditions in the industries
and In foreign trade by no means forbid
the hope that the increase may continue
as 1t did after the revival in 1879 for several
years. Exports. compared with imports
continue to indicate an enormous balance
In cash due this country and gold imports
begin again
The year begins with the kind of bust.
ness demand that counts For months
there has been rising demand for ma
terials, but now the crowding demand for
finished products begins to advance prices
IN the iron and steel industry about one
per cent, without quotable changes in pig,
except at the east. Beams have advanced
two dollars per ton, angles one dollar, bars
one dollar, and plates are strong, with an
Australian order for $4,000 tons refused at
Chicago because the works are already
overcrowded Many thousand cars are
covered by orders at Pittsburgh, 10000 tons
bars are taken for agricultural works at
Chicago, 100000 tons rails are taken by the
Pennsylvania company, the Midland COM
pany of England has ordered 20 locomo-
tives from the Baldwin works, and many
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
IOWA STATE NEWS.
TAXATION BLANKS.
Those for 1890 Have peen Prepae13
by the Auditor Of Iowa for tho Usa4
of County OMcials.

Notable changes in the assessment
and tax laws of the state went into en-
feet on January /. All property will
now be assessed at 25 per cent. OF its
actual value. Last year personal prop
efty was assessed at one-quarter, but
real property was not assessed the last
year. twill be this year. State officers
and county auditors, so far as talked
with, believe that the total valuation
will be decreased somewhat under the
rev law. Personal property decreased
in 1898, as compared with 1897, about
$7,425,o0o. Errors discovered in real
property assessments made the total
decrease about SO 100000.
Hereafter an itemized statement will
be expected from the auditors. Dep.
My Auditor of State A. L. DEMO has
completed list of the blanks to be fur
nished counties for these returns.
Auditors will be compelled to give the
following detailed information:
Value of vehicles. including bicycles
Household furniture. hotel and boarding
house.
Money and credits.
Corporation stocks.
Merchandise.
Other personal property.
Number. average value and actual val
ue of:
Cattle-Heifers, one year old, two years
OLD: COWS. steers, one year old, two years
old, three years old and over: in feeding,
bulls.
Horses-Colts, one year DID, two years
old; horses three years old and over; stall
Mules
swine-over six months old.
Sheep-Over six months old.
Total actual value Of personality In
county.
Total taxable value Of personal proper
ty In county.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10

small town near Bethlehem, was muir
dered at an early hour by robbers. The
murder is thought to have occurred be-
tween two and three o'clock. When
the local freight reached Bingen the
conductor looked in at the window of
the telegraph Office. Leaning against
the wall, sitting upright in his accus-
toned place with his feet on the desk,
was the body of Wurster. His head had
been crushed, and there were apparent
ly two bullet holes in the side of his
head. The body was yet warm, indi-
eating that he had been murdered but
short time after having reported his
last train, at 12:45 a. m.
The Office floor was covered with
blood, indicating that there had been
terrible struggle. All the drawers
had been rified, and the lifeless form had
been placed in the chair after the MUIR
der. There is no clew to the murder
ers. Wurster was 81 years of age and
married
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
s,,llg|IIIgR{lyllHX D,SPHN'
Hoy1fEasaaa' IL u n sp1lations
Beginning toGive the $40, ooo,-
sssw 10 oo6 Payment Attention. 70
THIS SESSION, OF CONGRESS-, MUST ACT.
Prospect Coca That Naval Personnel
Bill VIII Receive Early Attention
of House-Most Important That
Provision Should BE Made for Men
to Man New Ships.

Washington, Jan. 9.--The payment of
$40, 0O0,00ost to Spain under the terms OF
the peace treaty is beginning to receive
attention from members of the house
committee on appropriations, and 1T is
likely that the amount will be carried
none Of the regular appropriation bills,
probably the sundry bill. Chairman
Cannon3says; however, that the question
had not Been formally considered yet,
as there has been no estimate submit
ted and no official information on the
requirements of the case. Moreover,
there is no desire to anticipate action
on the treaty, and until it is ratified the
house is hardly in a position to carry
out this provision as to payment.
Speedy Action Necessary.
In the event of ratification, however,
speedy action will be necessary. The
treaty provides that the payment shall
be made within three months after the
exchange of notifications" and another
provision requires the exchange Of rati-
fcations within six months from the
date the treaty was signed, viz, Decem-
Der 10 last. This would bring the
payment before the next session Of
congress, SO that the appropriation
must be made at the present session
Owing to the short time elapsing after
the senate acts on the treaty and the
close Of the present session, 1t is thought
that little time will remain to deal
with the matter of this magnitude.
Talk of a Special Bill.
There has been some talk of dealing
with the payment in special appro-
priation bill, but this is not feasible, as
a special bill has no privilege under the
rules and is easily open to obstruction,
whereas the general appropriation bills
carry unusual privileges and are al
most certain to pass before the session
ends. For this reason it is probable
that the payment will be placed in the
sundry civil bill or some other general
appropriation bill, if the provision is
retained in the treaty as ratified.
The appropriation committee has not
determined what appropriation bill to
take up next. 1t will be either the
sundry civil or the Notifications bill.
But in any event action on the Span
ish item is likely to be deferred until
action Oh the treaty is secured.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Ex-chief of Police Harrigan Dead.

st, Louis, Jan. 9.-Laurence Harri-
gan, who for many years was one of
the best known chiefs of police in this
country, died as the result of com
plication OF diseases, aged Is years. The
deceased was born in Ireland June Is,
1884. He came to New York when IA
years old. After learning the shoe
makers trade, young Harrigan came to
St. Louis, and on the Recommendation
OF Hon. Frank P. Blair he was appoint
ed to the police force in 1857.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
A FAMOUS CASE.
1t Is Recalled by the Death of mrs.
May TulI, an OId-Time Resident !
of Appanoose County. :.

Mrs. Mary A. Tull, of Wells township,
aged CT, is dead. She was one of the old
time residents of Appanoose county,
and her death recalls some history, the
events of which stirred this county
from one end to the other, IS years ago.
Mrs. Tull was the principal witness in
the famous Hinkle poisoning case,
which, during the trial, was one of the
hardest fought and holly contested
cases in the early history of the coun-
ty. Hinkle was charged with being
guilty of poisoning his wife by placing
strychnine in some medicine, Mrs. Tull
witnessed the act and it was upon her
evidence that Hinlle was convicted and
hung to post at Orleans, small post
office in the southeastern part of Wash
ington township,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Saves HIS Younger brother.

Chillicothe, o., Jan. 9.-Elmer Butler
saved his younger brother George from
the penitentiary when he pleaded guilty
to manslaughter with the agreement
that George be permitted to plead
guilty to assault and battery They
are mere children, and were recently
convicted of manslaughter for killing
little Daisy Browser, a playmate, but
were granted new trial. Elmer goes
to the penitentiary and George to the
reform school.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
THE FIRST ACCIDENT.
Locomotive on the New Fast Mail
Train Breaks Down Causing a
Fatal Disaster.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Jan. 9.-The first ac-
cident to the Union Pacific fast mail oc-
Cured at an early hour when the train
was running at high rate of speed
80 miles west of Laramie. The side rod
OF the engine broke, tearing away the
cab. stripping the side of the engine
and tearing up the track for consider.
able distance before the train came to
stop. Engineer Mark Wright, of Lar
annie, was struck by the rod and in
stantly killed. The track was repaired
and new engine secured, the train pro-
ceeding without any great delay.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Asked to Name DeIesates.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. Gov.
Stephens has sent out to the governors
OF the states in the Louisiana pur-
chase" the following telegram: please
name delegates at once to the Louisi-
ana purchase celebration convention at
st. Louis January 10. Your creden-
tials will serve as transportation to St
Louis and return. Local committees
will provide entertainment for all del
egates on the 10th and 18th. Can you
not be on hand? Especially anxious
for all the governors to be present Wire
reply"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
HAvANA,s NEED.
Greater and Free Educational Facil-
tiles Required by the Capt.
tai of Cuba.

Senior Martin Casal, of Havana, one
of the leading educators and scientists
of Cuba. arrived in Washington for the
purpose of comforting with the auth ORR
ties and leading educators here'relative
to advancing education and science in
Cuba. Havana has educational institu-
tions, but they are not free and educa-
tion is not generally diffused, especially
the higher branches, only those who
have large means being able to acquire
thorough education. He will en-
deayor to interest the attention of sci
entific men in Washington and other
American cities in the erection Of an
observatory in Havana.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Murdered Year. Aeo.

The Szemore brothers, Ed, Russell
and George, were arrested near Onawa,
charged with the murder of Charles
Beck at Decatur, Neb., seven years ago.
Beck was found on the Missouri river
bank, and. it was supposed that he was
killed by fall while drunk. Officers,
however. believed he had been murdered,
and continued the search for the sus-
pected guilty parties. The evidence is
conclusive they say. against the Size
mores and two others who have not yet
been located
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Had Enough Quail.

One month ago e. j. Young, better
known as Brigham" commenced the
job Of eating one quail day for 80
consecutive days in Atlantic. Contrary
to expectations. especially SO of Arthur
Walker, who will lose two dollars on
each quail eaten. Brigham" dis
patched the last bird. Quail on toast
ordinarily is supposed to be u dish fit
for the kings, but hereafter Brigham"
says he is willing to let the kings eat
his share aud that he will try and get
along with common beefsteak.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Reduced Telewranh Rates.

Topeka, Kan, Jan. Gov. Leedy has
signed the bill reducing telegraph rates
and placing telegraph companies I'M
der the supervision of the court of
visitation" The rate fixed in the bill
on messages is Is cents for the first
ten words, day or night, and one cent
for each additional word. On news
paper reports the rates are reduced to
one cent for each word during the day
and one-sixth of one cent for eacl word
at night. 1t provides that no lower
rate shall be granted to anyone.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Is Not III with the Grin.

st. Louis, Jan. GA. NJ. Palmer, the
theatrical manager, who is stopping at
the Planters hotel, is not seriously i'll
with the grip, as reported. Mr.. Palmer
said he overexerted himself, and fnd-
ing that he was threatened with re-
currence OF malady from which he
suffered in Chicago recently, went to
bed to avert it and rest up.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
AsuinaIdo Objects.

Manila, Jan. 9.-Within few hours
OF the proclamation issued by Maj. Gen.
Otis in behalf of President Mckinley
the agents of Aguinaldo billed Manila
with manifesto which attracted con
siderable attention. The revolutionary
president protested against Gen. Otis
signing himself military governor OF
the Philippine islands.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Gen. Weyler Gives a BANQUET.

Madrid, Jan. Gen. Weyler, the
former captain general of Cuba, gave
banquet to IA generals and admirals
and number of other high officers.
Toasts to the regeneration of the coun-
try and the reform in the army and
navy were drunk The guests made
speeches in which they expressed the
hope to shortly see Gen. Weyler in
power
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Exceeds Her Contract speed.

Seattle, Wash, Jan. 9.-The torpedo
boat Rowan, constructed by Moran
Bros. q Co., of this city, has been given
her official trial. For two consecutive
hours she maintained an average speed
of 1854 knots. Her contract only calls
for 20 knots. Lieut.. r. T. Lopez, who
will have command of the Rowan, says
she will be the best boat of her class
in the navy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Drops Dead.

Kansas City, Jan. GA special to the
Star from sedalia, Mo-, says: Frank B.
Pickerel, a well-known bookkeeper.
dropped dead here, Pickerel was AS
years old, and was very wealthy several
years ago. During Garfield and Ar
thurs administration, in 1880, he was
appointed statistician inspector for all.
railroads west of The Mississippi river.
Deceased has a daughter, Mrs. Nellie
Coolidge. at Washington.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Serious Railway Wreck.

Hatton, n. D., Jan. GA serious ac-
cident occurred near here at eight
o'clock in the morning. Train No. 1873
struck broken rail, throwing three
passenger cars from the track, one
catching fire and burning up. Conduc-
tor Walter O'Kane, Ole Bolster of
Moorehead; j, NJ. Johnson, of North
wood, and Mrs. P. NJ. Penniser, of Mary
vile, were seriously hurt and two 9th
ers slightly injured. The track was
badly blockaded. 1t is branch line be-
tween Casselton and Jar;mora
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Returns with big Catch.

Vancouver, B. c., Jan. 9.-With rig
ging and decks covered with ice, the
steamer New England has arrived in
port with record catch at the halibut
banks off Queen Charlotte islands. The
steamer had 100000 pounds of fish
During the three months the New Eng
land has been engaged this season she
has brought to port 100000 pounds Of
halibut.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Court.hip by Correspondence.

Eugene Tool, of Murdoch, Neb., and
Mrs. Ada De Muth, of Storm Lake, We're
married at the home of Joshua De
Muth. The match is romance in real
life, their courtship having been en-
tirely by correspondence, began by Mr..
Tool at the suggestion of E. C. Smith,
who knew both parties. Photos had
been exchanged, but they never saw
each other until the day of their mar
riage. Mr.. Tool is prosperous lum-
Der dealer, and his wife, who has
worked brdvely since the death Of her
first husband, will have good home.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Makes a worlds Record,

Dayton, o., Jan. 9.-In a local ath-
letic contest held at the Y. NJ. C. A gym
nasium Oliver Acher established a
worlds record in the running double
high kick with a score of sever feet
three inches. Acher is 20 years old,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Apparently.

spencer-Yes. both of my colored
men got married. jim married a
quadroon, John an octoroon.
fergpson-John got a shade the bet
tAr ~ I'm. didn't be 2.--Tawr Tanios.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10

Niles. o., Jan. 9.-John NJ. Thomas a
prominent furnace operator of this
city, has returned from Duluth, Mimi
where he purchased seven-eightbs in.
terest in the Aetna mine, paying S1o5-
600 for it. The mine adjoins the great
Mountain Iron mine of the Rockefeller
Carnegie syndicate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
Pertinent Impudenee

"Robby, you must not talk when / am
talking"
We'll, mamma, you don't 'spose I
can wait TIL you've gone T. bed pr
Detroit Free Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10
MoRRILL's SUCCESSOR.
Gov. Smith of Vermont Appoints
BENJAMIN f. Fifeld to the
United States Senate.

St. Adams, VT, JAN Gov. Smith
Saturday appointed Benjamin F. FL
field, of Montpelier, as successor to the
late Senator Justin S. Morrill,, Of this
state.
Mr.. Fifield was rendered the position
two days ago, but he wished to con-
slider the matter before making known
his decision to the governor. His an
swer was not received until Saturday.
and the appointment followed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10

Washington, Jan. 9.--Both ex-Secre-
tary of State John w. Foster aud Hon.
Wayne McVeagh showed some improve
ment and are gradually gaining
strength.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1899-01-10

Egypt Cotton Export to England.
Nearly all the cotton raised in Egypt
Is sent to England. Factories do not
hourisi, there on account of the dust
ana the excessive dry air.