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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Fire ait Eln,a.

Friday morning, Elma was visited
by a disastrous fire in which was
burned Il block of eight buildings, all
wooden structures, on the west side of
Busti avenue, north of the Railroad
club hoXse. The fire originated from an
as yet unknown cause, in Il. r. Smart's
machinery house, being discovered
. Il. M, and rapidly spread to the adj
joining buildings on either side, all
the buildings being a mass of ruins by
six O'Clock.
Those burned out were Gessell
Bros, general merchandise; Barrett S
saloon; L. r. Smart, implements; the
Dcvereaux building occupied asa res
taurant by Mrs. Constantine: Mrs. T.
j. Siddall, millinery; a building occu-
pied by Larry Long as a residence;
Otto Kieron s saloon; and the restau-
rant of Mrs. Mccormick.
The total loss is estimated at S22,-
600. L. II. Smart's stock was total
loss but is reported fully insured.
Some carried no insurance and that
Of some others is in dispute, Mrs
Siddall'S stock is reported total loss
but insured, Gessell Bros. saved most
of their stock.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

DIR. Melville G. Keith, of Bellville,
o., made a very brief call last Friday
and met many of his numerous friends:
among others who came to pay their
respects were Mr.. and Mrs. j.. J..
Sberal, of ofSpillville, Winneshiek Coun-
ty. Four years ago Mr.. Sberal was
totally paralized and considered a
hopeless case by the best physicians in
Iowa. He went to Ohio and stayed
five months with Doctor Keith under
his personal attention. He was cured
of his paralysis and has stayed cured,
making an able bodied man at any
kind of work since his return. He is
also the happy father of a lovely pair
of twin girls seven weeks old, as
handsome as roses. Mr.. SDeral is a
very happy man.
The musical recital given last week
at the home of Miss Lauraine Mead by
herself and pupils was very delight
full entertainment to lovers of youth
and music. The parlorS were beauti-
fully ornamented with ferns and roses
everywhere. The two most proficient
in each of her two classes for the past
eight months were awarded prizes:
Miss Dismore, gold medal; Miss Katac
Reed, silver medal, of the senior class;
Miss Gala Wetherbee, an.exqHisitc
smaller gold medal; Miss Ruby Watros
a dainty book, of the junior class. The
large number in attendance shows the
interest taken in these recitals, for
there were many there who were not
directly connected with teacher or
pupil. Such earnest work and of so
high an order benefits everybody who
has the privilege to listen. The ad-
dition Of the violin by VIM. j. Mead
was delightful in it's lightness and
blending with the pianos. .-Cnesco
Times.
Last Wednesday afternoon at about
$50, Alfred Rose, aged about years
who was holding on to the side of one
of the cars of the gravel train, was
struck by one of the grade stakes and
thrown under the car. He was dragged
for some distance before the train
came to a standstill. His left leg was
cut off just above the knee. He was
Immediately taken to the office of DIR.
Simons where all the assistance posi-
BILE was rendered. His leg was SO bad
ly bruised that it was necessary to am
putate it just below the hip. He en-
dured the operation very manfully but
died the next morning at O'Clock.
Alfred was the youngest son of Mr.and
Mrs. A. Rose. The sad and sudden
news came to the mother with such,
a shocking effect that at present
she is she is completely bro
ken down. The much bereayed pa
rents have the sympathy of each and
every one of their many friends and
acquaintances of Lime Springs.
Lime Springs Sun.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
Change Of Tirne.

Station Agent White informs US of
an important change in time to occur
on the G. NJ. s st. z. railway on this
division July first, which makes a
daylight run between the twin cities
and Chicago. The afternoon east
bourd train will be at least two hours
earlier than now, also the night train.
What changes il any ON the west
bound trains the notification to him
did not state. We hope to have the
corrected time table for our next
Fridays paper.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

Wednesday of this week there will
be game of base ball at the Fair
grounds between the. Decorah and
Cresco clubs, the game to be called at
2 p. NJ. Admission 10 cents; ladies
free.
Among the speakers ANNOUNCED for
the national monetary convention of
July 2,sat Denver Colorado, we note
the name of A. r. McCook Of Rice
vile. Fifty-tive different speakers
are announced for the occasion.
Coming so near Kansas City conven-
tod it is doubtful fmany are present.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
G. p. Nichols & Co.

A jury was empanneled in the will
case of James Brophy Saturday, after
which court adjourned till Monday
afternoon.
Prof. Thornton, the new Normal
Institute man, has moved his family
to Cresco and occupies the Chryst
house on Sunrise Hill.
Second hand hay rake, second hand
mower and a riding corn cultlvator,
all in good running order, will be sold
cheap. Enquire of G. Hanson.
LosT-A pocket case of surgical in
struments, by DR.. Keith, on Friday
last. Finder will leave at this Office
where a liberal reward will be paid.
WANTED girl or two, one ac-
quainted with dining room work, the
other for second work.
GEO. ID. CHRYsT.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
LEADING CLOTHIERS-
VOL. XII. NO. SO

Miss Frances Rose was down from
Lime Springs over Sunday.
L. NJ. Cole made business trip to
Lime Springs one day last week.
Mary r. Cummins returned to Chi
cago Sunday night to resume her po-
sition there. A.
F. e. Howard and A. r. McCook of
the Elma Democrat were Cresco yisi-
tors over Sunday.
Edward d. Howard returned last
week from st. Marys, Kansas, where
he is attending college.
Two good girls wanted at once
cook and dining room girl, at Globe
Hotel. Good wages paid. t3
P. H. Morarity came down from
Rochester Saturday evening for a
Sunday visit with Cresco friends.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
BLUE AND BLACK SERGE SUITS

M. o. Perry came up from West
Union last week for a few days stay.
G. f. Miller on Friday last sold a
yearling Lyle colt to a Chicago man
for S175.
Horace Lampson formerly of this
county is handshaking with old friends
after an absence of twelve or fourteen
years.
Curtis Miller came down from Went
worth, S. D., Thursday evening for a
few days visit. He reports good crops
in his immediate vicinity, although a
failure in other parts of the Dakotas.
There's no beauty in all the land,
That can with her face compare.
Her lips are red, her eyes are bright,
She takes Rocky kyMountain Tea at night
DR.. VIM. Connolly and j. Fl. Luers
Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

Mr.. Frank Kingsley of Chester and
Miss Angie Van Niman of Waterloo,
were united in marriage Wednesday,
June 20, 1900. They will reside in
Chester. Our bestwishes attend them
both on their journey through life
Lime Spnags San.
VIM. Fransham, Sheriff of Galatin
county is visiting friends in this To-
cality. His home is at Bozeman
where EARLY V. Wilcox, a nephew of
the publishers of the PLAIN DEALER
is connected with the college of the
state as one of the professors.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26
CREsCo HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA. TUESDAY, JUNE &c. 1900

Rev. Gorrell, rector of Grace
Episcopal church for little more
than two years, concluded his rector
|ship last Sunday with an excellent
sermon,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-06-26

In each and every lot you will find exceptional values
suits that we cannot replace today for anything like the
have better chance of finding your size during the
early days of the sale.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
MANY LEGISLATORS
 ARE IN CINCINNATI

Cincinnati, O.. February 4.-Thirty-two members of the Kentucky legislature, all democrats are tonight making the hotels and homes of political friends an asylum of refuge from whatever unknown and un- pleasant possibilities in the capital city of their own state tomorrow might have in store for them.
 It has been ascertained that thirty-two of them including eight senators, are here, although only seventeen can be found at hotels. They report that four senators and five representatives have been left in Frankfart, number sufficient to convene the legislature there. The legislative con- tingent lodging here expect to have the programme wired to them in the morning. They are no doubt acting under the orders of the steering committee.
 In addition to the members of the legis- la,ture there is an unusually large registra- ton of men from Kentucky at all the ho- teqs.
 here has called to mind the fact that the democratic members of the Ohio senate fled in body to Kentucky in 1886 and ex- tended their tour to Chattanooga, Tenn. It was claimed that tally sheet forgeries at Cincinnati and Columbus had given cer- tain members their seats and the trip to Kentucky at that time was made to avoid arrest during the flibusterng over con- tested seats.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
COEBEL'S REMAINS TO
 REST IN FRANKFORT

Frankfort, Ky, February Alt practi- cally has been decided that the remains of Governor William Goebel will be buried in Frankfort in the cemetery overlooking the Kentucky river, where lie the remains of Daniel Boone, Vice-President Richard Johnson and several Kentucky governors. eminent iurists and soldiers.
 Arthur and Justus Goebel, Senator-elect Joe Blackburn, s. J. Shackleford, clerk of the court of appeals and Warden Lillard visited the cemetery today and spent some time Tn looking over the ground with a last resting place of Governor Goebel. Though no definite decision was reached, a spot in the vicinity of the immense shaft erected in honor of Kentucky's dead sol- diers nearly the highest point in the beau- tiful cemetery, was favored and will probably be finally selected.
 Although the burial will take place in Frankfort, in accordance with the wishes of the friends of the dead man, the fun eral services will be held in Covington, his home. The remains will be taken to Gov ington tomorrow on a special train which will leave here about or o'clock The train will consist of three cars-one car for the casket and the actual pallbearers
 A private car will be furnished the rela- lives of the dead man. while sleeper will be furnished for the members of the legis- iative committee. Ghich has not yet been
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
MONUMENT FOR
 WILLIAM GOEBEL Committee to Raise Funds Makes
 Announcement. TRIBUTE FROM THE PEOPLE Every Contribution Will Be Acknowl- edged By Certificate Which Will Be Sent to the Donor
 as Memento.
TRIBUTE FROM THE PEOPLE

Frankfort, Ky, February 1.-The follow Goebel monument fund committee:
 Numerous suggestions have been re- ceived that the people" for whom William Goebel labored and for whom he gave his life, should be permitted to contribute to fund to be used in the erection Of monu- ment to his memory at Frankfort, Ky.
 "Acting upon these suggestions, the un- dersigned citizens of Kentucky do now offer this opportunity to all those who desire to join in this testimony to the sterling worth, the great intellect, the truth the honor and courage of this martyr to the cause of civil liberty and the prosperity and happiness of the whole people, to contribute such sums as they may wish to the perpetuation in marble of that which will live in their hearts-a loving memory of William Goebel.
 ''Every contribution will be acknowledged by committeeman to whom it is sent by certificate as memento. Those who feel able to give small amounts should not hesi- tate to contribute, as this fund IS created for the purpose of affording loving people an opportunity to participate in a love offer ing. An organization of the following com mitteemen will be formed for carrying out the purpose of the contributors:
 J. c. S. Blackburn, James B. McCreery, Robert J. Breckinridge, John A. Fulton. David R. Murray, S. J. Shackleford c. c. Qha WOO6- son, J. A. Scott, John K. Hendrick, Louis McQuowan, J. C. w. Beckham. Frank Peak, George w. Kirt, June w. Gayle, Robert B. Franklin, Allie w. Young, J. W. Mitchell, Fred c. Jones.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
CONTEST OVER
 GERARD BEAT County Candidates Are Dissatis-
 fled With Election. BRIBERY ONE OF THE CHARGES Morgan Suppop NiII Proba- bly, TakS aActiOn. THE nE=ry 4 sEAls TODAY If the Box is Thrown Out All of the Contestants Will be Nominated l and Senator Morgan Will
 Carry the County

Montgomery. February 4-(Special)- Complete returns from Russell county give Johnston a majority in the county of 61.
 The count in Girard beat was finished early this morning, and the vote resulted Johnston S69 Morgan, 224 The county ticket as given in The Age-Herald this morning is elected save in the race for su- perntendent of education, Field defeating Threadgl by 12 majority.
 There is great dissatisfaction in the county over the outrageous methods pur- sued at the Girard beat and it is said that there will be three contests before the ex-. ecutive committee at Scale tomorrow as result of it.
 Martin will contest the election of vann for assessor. H. L. Dudley contests the vote of Ware for treasurer and Ragland contests the vote of Bellamy for sheriff.
 A very exciting session of the committee is expected because of the nearly equal di- vision of the members between the two factions Five of the nine committeeman voted for Morgan. Clifford the member from Girard was strong Johnston man up to yesterday when he was disgusted with the Johnston methods at his home beat, and he changed to staunch Morgan man.
 Bellamy, one of the four Johnston men, will be disqualified to sit tomorrow, as his election as sheriff is contested. If Girard beat Is thrown out, the contestants will all win and the county will go for Morgan by A majority.
 The grounds of the contest are that votes were openly bought and sold, that non- residents of the county and state were al- lowed to vote. and that fully fifty men voted more than one time.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
ARMED CONFLICT HAS BEEN AVOIDED
 AND KENTUCKY |S NOW PEACEFUL
lOnD Walker Was Released by the Taylor Forces and Trouble
 Has Been Temporarily Apred

selected, judges of the court of appeals and other political friends. Tuesday morning the remains will be conveyed to Odd Eel lows hall in Covngton and from S:3O in the morning until 10 o'clock in the evening will lie in state, the hall being kept open in the evening to allow the working people an opportunity to view the remains.
 The funeral services will be extremely simple, in difference not only to the wishes of Governor Goebel. but also of the mem bers of his family! There will be a guard of honor in Covington selected by Arthur and Justus Goebel consisting of fifty citi- zens, but outside of this there will be no ceremony or display of any kind Even the funeral cortege will be lacking.
 Remains Brought Back Wednesday
 Wednesday morning the remains will be brought back to Frankfort and placed in the big ball room of the Capital hotel, where they will lie in state all that day. some apprehension is felt of trouble on that day, as 1t is believed that from thirty to fifty thousand strangers will be in the city to view the remains of the democratic lead CT, and bitter feeling engendered by his death may result in a clash. Precautions are being taken irrespective of party to prevent trouble, and no serious outbreak is looked for
 The interment will take place Thursday from the Capitol hotel, but the actual arr engagements for the burial have as yet not been decided on.
 Plans for the raising of funds by popular subscription for the erection of a monu- ment to Governor Goebel's memory arc rapidly taking shape. It is the usual GUS tom in Kentucky for the legislature to make an appropriation for monument in honor of a dead governor But besides this appropriation, which democratic leaders say is certain to be made,it is planned either to provide in the appropriation bill, or in separate resolution for a legislative con- mittee in whose hands will be placed the funds for the erection of the monument, and who will be authorized to accept funds raised by popular subscription, which will be added to the state appropriation. It Is also planned to have committees appointed Is Covington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Frankfort and Louisville to receive funds for this purpose.
 Besides the monument a suitable tablet to mark the spot where Governor Goebel was shot will be provided for.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
CHARLES MACRUMON ON AMERICAN SOIL The Former Consul Arrives in
 New York. STILL REFUSES TO TALK He Leaves for Washington Immediately to Make Report to the State De- partment-Will Then Issue
 a Statement
STILL REFUSES TO TALK

New York, February 4.@Charles E. Macrum the former United States consul at Pretoria who asked to be recalled at a time when the affairs of the republic were at crisis and when his presence in the Transvaal republic was urgently required by the state department, arrived here today on the American line steamship St. Paul. With him were his wife and little daugh- ter.
 MT. Macrum has maintained silence as to fis reasons for wishing to leave his station and though repeatedly asked to make pub lie his reasons for so doing he has refused. His silence is still unbroken, but MT. Macrum says that tomorrow after his ar rival in Washington and visit to the state department he will issue statement over his signature telling why he left his post at such critical time
 When seen on the St. Paul he was very retcent to talk about even the situation in Africa when he left.
 'There is nothing that I care to say at present." he said. "I have been asked time and again as to my reasons for leaving South Africa and I must answer now, as have done in the past that don't care to say anything. I shall go to to Washington as soon as possible-today if I make connections-and report to the state de- partment Then I will make a statement and not before then. I know that many things have been said about my leaving, but have nothing to say at present"
 Would Neither Confirm Nor Dehy 1t
 MT Macrum refused either to confirm or deny the story that while in Paris he held a -conference with Dr. Leyds, President Kruger's diplamat tic representative in Flu rope. It was pointed out to the former consul that the state department had given out that he was no longer connected with that branch of the service, and for that reason he was free to talk. To thls he re- piled: "I cannot help tlha.; consider that I am connected with the department until have reported fin Washington.
 All sorts of questions were asked MT. Macrum relative to his leaving his post, but ito all he ans wered that he would not talk rrtil he had visited the state depart meslt.
 MT Macrum was appointed consul at Pretoria by President Mckinley at the in- stance of Representative Tayler, of Ohio He was at Pretoria eighteen months. At the beginning of hosttlitdes between the British and the Boers he was empowered by the government to look after t.' Brit Esh 1nterests during the war. He agreed but soon notified the department that Presi- dent Kruger would not permit him to act as a representative of the British govern me1a TlJ1s was followed by his cables asking that he be relieved, and even ham, tlg man who could act as his successor He was refused permission to leave his station, but persisted, and at last the state department cabled h m to come home. He was succeeded by son of Secretary Hay.
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
ALONZO WALKER IS
 ONCE MORE FREE

Frankfort, Ky, February 4.-Alonzo Walker, the stenographer who was placed under arrest on the charge of melting the soldiers of the state guard to mutiny while pinning a notice of proposed application for an injunction upon the door of the of- flee of Governor Taylor, was released this morning. The release was not made in re- sponse to the writ of habeas corpus, which Sheriff Suter tried in vain yesterday to serve upon Governor Taylor. The latter concluded that Walker had remained in custody for a sufficient length of time, and told him to go home The charge of melting to mutiny has not been quashed but Walk CT may not be brought before court-mar- tial, as was at one time contemplated by the officers of the state guard.
 At 10 o'clock this morning Colonel Roger Williams entered the room in the executive building and remarked to Walker, we have agreed to an exchange of prisoners, and you are to be given your freedom"
 ''I can go, can I?" asked MT. Walker.
 q guess SOL was the reply, and the colonel then added with laugh "We have exchanged you for one Sulu and three Fikpinos, and as we expect them every minute. guess it will be all right for you to have your freedom"
 Walker was then allowed to go after mo- tice had been served upon him that the charge against him was still pending, and could be pushed at any time if the military authorities should so decide
 various Rumors Circulated
 Various rumors were circulated in regard to the reasons for the sudden release of Mr. Walker, among them being a report that his release by order of Governor Tay- Tor was in deference to a telegram from Washington advising his discharge Gov ernor Taylor was too busy to be seen in re- gard to the matter, but Adjutant General Collier emphatically denied that any such reason existed for Walkers release
 ..The idea is absurd said General Col Her. "No such telegTam has been received either from the authorities at Washington or from anyone else. MT. Walkers arrest was simply a matter of military discipline. He was not discharged, but simply given has Eberty until arrangements can be made for his trial by court-martial When thds will be has not yet been determined MT. Walker was mot even paroled although he offered to sign formal parole"
 Asked if Walkers release was influenced at all by a desire to forestal amy possible application in the federal court for wr1t of habeas corpus, Adjutant General Collier said:
 Mot in the least As I said, his arrest was simply a matter of military discipline. He was the first to attempt to incite mu- tiny. and we considered that any attempts of that kind should be nipped in the bud"
 "A wrono innnresefOn apparently prevail, in regard to the reasons for the arrest" ." said Colonel Williams. Mir. Walker was heard to make statements two days before his arrest that were regarded as mutinous and persons overheardng his remarks made affidavit to that effect. Those affidavits are now on file with the governor.
 "The order for his arrest was accordingly
 Continued on Second Page.)
The age-herald., 1900-02-05
EULER ACROSS
 TUCELA RIVER Report Says He is on Road to
 Ladysmith WILL REACH THERE TONIGHT Whites Beseiged Forces Can Hear the Roar of Buffers Guns and
 All Expect Soon to be
 Re e a sed.
WILL REACH THERE TONIGHT

London. February 5.-A special dispatch from Duf5an, dated Sunday and referring to General Buffers re-crossing the Tugela in an advance upon Ladysmith. says:
 Tt is probable that General Butler cross- ed at a spot above Trichard's drift, and that, leaving the enemy to the right, he is road to Ladysmith runs almost due east, through fairly open country.
 "It Is said here that he will reach Lady smith tomorrow (Monday) night.