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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

ut will be over the bodies of my Rou-
manian soldiersi"
The alliance was formed, the prince
received command of the Russo Rou-
manian troops. and at historic Plevna
he accomplished what Russian gener-
ais had failed to do--opened the way to
Constantinople." with the ultimate re-
ward of the absolute Independence of
his adopted country, acknowledged by
Russia and sanctioned by the powers
at the congress of Berlin.
Second only to the popularity of King
Charles of Roumania is that OF his ac-
complishcd consort. Queen Elizabeth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

General Y. Fukushima, who IS In
command of the Japanese forces in Chi
ma. is distinguished soldier. traveller
and scholar. During his junior years in
the army he travelled on horseback
from Berlin TO Vladivostoll. clear across
Siberia. He later visited Persia. tour
ing the country thoroughly. The gen
eral is an cxreiirnt iinguist. He speaks
French, German and Russian huently.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

tains his pail
aces and reccp-
ton courts, tenn
pies and halls
of audience, but
various build
ings d vote d
to pleasure and
recreation. The
de MS and
grounds are eX-
t e n S / V C, n l.
though restrict
ed by the tow
ering walls that
inclOSe them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

and there are artificial lakes, marble
bridges and collmned corridors. One
OF the most charming of the retreats to
which the emperor and his family alone
had access is the marble pavilion
overlooking and in one corner of the
imperial garden, where flowers grow in
profusion and statuary CLEANS among
the foliage.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

not any worse probably than that used
in packing figs and pressing grapes in
oriental countries.
One brand of scented tea IS always
treated by treading. but in this case 1t
is tied up in canvas bags and rolled
With the feet for good while. 1t is
then packed for shipment and forms
one of the most fragrant of teas, with
an aroma which the Chinese declare to
be perfectly divine"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09


his nobe
VINO Intimately acquainted with
tender on having
had
a
Lii probably
him o he einpero
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

no more" But
they also be-
lievc that UNI
less the head is
buried With the
body there Will
be infinite trou-
bic for them in
the next world.
This Is one rea-
son why decap-
itation is the
favorite mode OF
execution in Chi
ma, since no 9th
CT + o L IN o T
q e ath would
carry with 1t
the same i'm
port as TO flu
{ ure penalties.
For this reason
also, the near
relatives of n
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09
cnrNAMAN rnEApINe our TEA.

Most of the work done in preparing
tea is By hand. but now and then the
feet come into play, as shown in the H.
iustration. After the leaves have been
picked. cleaned and dried. rolled in balls
and curled. sifted and manipulated over
again. cody treads out the stems
with his feet. For the comfort of those
who drink OF the cup which cheers
it may be stated that this process does
not always take place and that it Is
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09
HEADS III pAMDoo CAGES.

There are two things the Chinaman
values above all else--his head and the
memory OF his ancestors. In common
with other nationalities. the Chinese
hold that when their heads are off "the
subsequent proceedings interest them
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09
A CHIyEsE rAMII.Y CRoUp.

Much has been written OF family life
in China and much has been said OF
woman's iowiy lot in that country, but
all writers are agreed that a womans
Importance in the eyes of her husband
is vastly enhanced when she becomes
mother. To hear a son, says Chinese
authority, is the greatest service "a wife
can perform for her lord. and conse-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09
A Forbidden CITY PAVILION.

The gem of Picking, the precious or
nament of the imperial possessions. is
the sacred Forbidden City. where
dwelt the emperor and his family, Sc
Guided from the world. II not only con-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

Eleanora Buses 1S-year-old daughter,
Elizabetta AIarchetti, is studying to be
a schoolteacher at Munich She is said
to be the image of her mother
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09
FIRST GOLD CLAIM IN KOREA.

The first notice OF gold claim ever
posted in Korea was affixed to the
trunk of n great tree so recently rs
Nov O. 1900 There Is no reason whv
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

The late Sir William Fraser possessed
splendid and unique collection of
books and engrayings on costumes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09
y IMPROyIsED AMBULANCE IN
CHINA

In the forced march OF the allied
irnies from Tien-tsin to Picking the
sritish made provision for their wound
10 by taking along the Indian "tongas"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09


no except q deadC hnaman
hustle.
al
The Chinese lava method they All
to Il
tina the
his
o
OF 10
girl gaIe-l hhS ol1 -or II denArT
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

that check might thereby be given to
the rapacious progress of Russia to-
ward the Sick Mans dominions as we'll
as hint to the "unspeakable Turk"
that he was henceforth to be on his
good behavior, unless he wished to be
kicked out of Europe entirely.
Servia and Roumana were declared
independent. While Bulgaria was erect
ed into princpality and. with eastern
Roumelia, invested with several attri-
butes of autonomy, without receiving
freedom in its entirety. Since that
time, however the Bulgarians, desiring
to set up little kingdom of their own,
have imported n princelet from Sake
Coburg and have INDUCED in all the
iuxuries OF newly nedged royalty, be-
fore it was actually Matched. So long
as they confined their antics TO their
own territory, neither Turkey nor Rus
STA paid much attention to them, except
that the former wished to have control
over the actual head and the latter
was concerned mainly about the an
nual tribute and recognition of nominal
suzerainty.
Situated, as they are, between the up.
per and neither millstones-Russia and
Iurkey-it might seem that Roumania
and Bulgaria would take heed and com
bine. lest they be ground to powder in
the struggle that may be forthcoming;
put instead these pygmy states seem to
think they really hold the balance of
power between those vast empires.
and instead of terrifying against what
may become common foe, fall to quar-
reling among themselves. Bulgaria al
lows revolutionary committees to To-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

Wills Tho Chinese city Canton full Of
oil he
o. Canton perhaps
the ms
posed Their Indian opium them opposition
would net
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

s
n %
when
n
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-09-09

or covered carts, which had been OF
euch service 80 ambulances in South
Africa,
Fortunately there was not great de-
Mand for them, except for conveying
< me numerous soldiers prostrated by the
heat, or Here would have been great
snffe ring on ACCOUNT OF the terrible con-
3 al ION of the ioasls. with their ruts Of
( Ban axIo deep.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
RELIC OF OLD KAsKAsKIA.
workmen Find a Dnybook bearing
Entries of the Date
va of 1918.

Last week gang Of wuxkme1 were
engaged in tearing down one ok the
old buildings Of Haskaskis, when they
found an old daybooh, which was pre-
sented 70 the heirs OF the late j. j.
Helber, OF Red Bud, ILL.,, to be added
to their large collection of Indian rel
les, old coins, manuscripts and relics
from the French settlements Of Kas-
kaskia and Fort Charities. In the col
lection are the finest specimens of In
dian pottery, axes, stone spades, curi-
Gus petrifications, tarantulas. scorpi-
ons, Indian pipes, one of them being
the one used by Chief Du Quoin, and
many other curios. The coin collec-
ton contains large South American
coin bearing date of 1878, a 1922 coin
used by the French colonies, besides a
number of other rare and valuable
pieces.
The daybook has entries bearing
dates of 1918, and contains the names
of many prominent men. Gov. Bond
is charged with bottle Of wine. $5
Other entries are: One set iron knives
ana torks, S4.73; one Palr cotton hose
rs cents, four yards calico, So. Rob
ert Brown was credited with S. fol
hauling 1000 pounds of merchandise
from Cincinnati.
Kaskaskia at one time contained IS,
900 inhabitants, and was the metrop
oils of the west, but now only few
buildings overhanging the brink O.
the river are all that remain of thai
once historical place.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
OF LITTLE PROMISE.
Offer Brilliant Prospects to
American Miners.

George II. Moulton, of Colorado,
United States consul to Demerara, in
British Guiana, has arrived in New
York, being on leave Of absence. In
discussing affairs in British Guiana
Mr.. Moulton says:
THE rush to the gold fields of Brit
ish Guiana and Venezuela, which was
expected to follow the settlement OF
the Venezuelan boundary dispute,
failed to materialize. The new bound.
airy fixed by the arbitration court il
quietly accepted by the people of Brit
ish Guiana and Venezuela, and no
further dispute is likely to arise. Gold
mining is being prosecuted in the
British Guiana gold fields, and there
are few Americans who are there try
ing to make their fortunes.
THE yield of these gold felds il
about $4,000, 900 year. All the gold
obtained is secured by placer mining.
No shafts have yet been sunk for lode
mining. Mining in British Guiana Ii
attended by the greatest dif1culties
and hardships, and there is also some
danger to life and limb. The gold
fields are all at some distance in the
interior. To reach them the minera
have to travel through swamp lands
and dense brush, which are infested
by alligators, enormous reptiles and
wild beasts. Everything the miners
carry along has to be packed by men
British Guiana is no place for Ameri.
can miners. They can do better il
Colorado OF Montana"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
NEW DANCES FOR LoNDoNERs.
Ing the Coming Winter
Season.

Many dancing masters, and one in
particularly. Piaggio, in Winsley
street-are in ecstacies over a new
dance which they predict will be the
craze for the winter season in London.
It is called the "Baden-Powell Schot-
tische," a name which alone should win
for 1t some popularity.
The step is easy to teach and to ex-
ecute, and the dance Is an exceedingly
graceful one to watch. One of its rec
ommenda Mons L. that II is performed
forward instead Of sideways. Persons
who are already good dancers will
learn It in five minutes, which ought to,
suit adopts who are impatient of pre-
liminaries.
Among the other new dances which
are likely to acquire some vogue this
season are the Gel Dorado" a Spanish
dance; the Twentieth Century" a
glide waltz, an invention of Prof. and
Nine. R. w. Devine; la Fascination"
round dance, and a new "Khaki
Dance" by Messrs. j. Jones and E.
Bosanquet; ''The Frolic," by W. Hum
phrey; Karl Kap's britannia" and
"The Tribune" by Mrs. Theaker.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
NO NEW DRY DOCKS.
Haxv Department to Make No Further
Request Of ConEress In This
Direction.

There will probably be no new dry
docks asked for by the navy depart-
ment in Its estimates presented to the
next session Of congress. Rear Admiral
NJ. T. Endicott, the chief of the bureau
of yards and docks, is OF the opinion
that the government is fairly we'll sup.
Piled with these structures at the va
1ious navy yards. There are in exist
snce, under construction, or provided
for, 81 dry docks, Of various dimensions
and different types. Most of these are
of the old timber style, against which
the civil engineers have raised repeated
objections, preferring the concrete type.
The Docks, which have been in exist
ence for some time, Win have to be re-
built, praotieally having in many in
stances outiived their usefulness. The
civil engineers, whose duty 1t is to SUI
pervise the construction of the docks,
have more than they can attend to
with the work now under way or au-
thorized. in addition to which condition
Rear Admiral Endicott believes there
are enough dry docks to answer the i'm
mediate demands Of the service.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
An Endless Chain.

The financial bill passed March IA,
1900, is cunningly devised in the inter-
est of bond purchasers. The amount
of gold coin held by the government
amounts to only cents for each dol
lar against it. The silver certificates
outstanding amounts to 1850, 100000.
These presented for payment would
use up all the available silver in the
treasury except 16,000,0 900 coined from
the seignorage. The silver then pre-
sented for redemption would re-
quire twice the amount of gold in the
treasury. The next step in the pro-
gram will be for the Secretary of the
treasury to issue and sell gold bonds
to replenish the exhausted treasury.
This new issue of bonds could be taken
with the gold just drawn from the
treasury, and it could be again de.
pleted by the remaining silver dollars
drawn from the treasury on the silver
certificates. This is the endless chain
the act of 1900 has created. 1t may
not be put in operation until after the
presidential election, but it is such a
nice thing for the bond purchasers
that they cannot be expected to de-
fer its use much beyond that. These
bonds then can be deposited with the
controller of the currency in exchange
for national bank notes of equal am
cunt, the bonds remaining the proper
ty of the banker, drawing him 2 pc
cent interest annually for 30 yeaes. tn
only investment in money being one
half of one percent on the notes is
sued to the bank.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
MISSIONARY SPIRIT.
Undaunted by the Trials and Mar.
tyrdom of the Chinese Field.
Ready to Resume the Work There
with Renewed VisOr-Conference
of All Protestant Missionary
Organizations So Decides.

Missionary work in China. far from
being discouraged or in any way cur
tailed by the recent outbreaks OF the
Boxers and the massacre OF Christian
teachers and converts, will go on in
China with renewed vigor. This is the
determination reached at conference
in the Presbyterian building, New
York city, of 80 clergymen, represent
ing every Protestant denomination in
this country.
Christians of every evangelical sect
in America will be asked to devote the
week beginning October 2s to special
prayer for the success of the work IN
the Chinese field, which will be actively
resumed as soon as possible.
The address calling for these prayers
will be framed by Rev. R. P. Mackay,
Toronto, Presbyterian; Rev. Judson
Smith, Boston, Congregationalist, and
Rev. Thomas S. Barbour, Baptist. This
address will be freely circulated in the
United States and Canada.
No general recall of missionaries was
regarded as necessary. In anticipation
VI tue resumption o4 WORK duo Iile Ie-
construction of property, as well as
for the necessity of giving comfort and
guidance to their converts, 1t was
agreed that the missionaries should
await developments In Japan, Corea
and the treaty ports, except in cases
where ill-hsalth may make return
necessary.
The conference expressed great SYM
pathy for the Chinese Christians, and
was deeply moved by their fidelity un-
der the persecution and suffering to
which they have been exposed. The
conference heartily Endorsed the ap-
peal Of Minister Conger to the people Of
the United States for relief contribu-
lions.
It was further voted a. the opinion
Of the conference that II the govern
ment should ask for reports from the
societies regarding indemnity only the
actual cost of property destroyed and
special expenses incurred on account
of the trouble should be reported.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
Mrs. 0. R. TAYLOR
Front Room over Alliance
Store, does all kinds
Hair Work,
shanpooing,
Hair Dressing.
Cash Paid for Combings and
Cut Hair.
NOTICE TO REDEEM.
To the Unknown owners of the Lands hereir
after described.

To the Unknown owners of the Lands herein
after described.
Take notice, that at the adjourned public t ak
sale, begun and publicly held at the office of the
county treasurer In Cresco, Howard county,
Iowa, pursuant to law, commencing on the first
Monday OF December, 1897, to wit: on the goth
time said sale had been legally adjourned the
following described real estate was sold by the
treasurer of SAID county for the taxes due
Ing to the sum OF so67 to-wit: Lots three and
four in block three in the village of New
OREGON, Howard county, Iowa. and
of said ] nj at said sale, and that the right OF
redempt u will expire and a deed for said land
be made to the Undersigned, who Is now the
cate of sale made thereon by the treasurer of
said county, unless redemption from said sale
be made within 80 days from the completed
service of this notice.
j. B. MITCHELL, Owner
Dated Cresco Ia. Oct. 16, 1900. llw3
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23

1t is now over month since Justice
Archer Martin of the supreme court
of British Columbia raised the British
flag in the Porcupine mining district
of Alaska, over territory acquired from
Russia in 1867 by William II. Seward
for the United States and given away
to Great Britain by by Mr.. Seward IS
successor, John Hay in 1900. The Or
der has gone forth from Downing ST.,
"If any blooming yankee tries to haul
down the British flag in Alaska shoot
him on the Spot.n
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23

Do not get scared if your heart
troubles you. Most likely you suffer
from indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat and gives
the worn out stomach perfect rest, 1t
is the only preparation known that
completely digeSts all classes OF foods:
that is why it cures the worst cases OF
indigestion and stomach trouble after
every thing else has failed. t may be
taken in all conditions and cannot
help but do you good. j. III. Luers
Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
british 1nher,tance Tax.

How greatly the British govern
ment profits by death can be judged
by the returns of the estate duties
for 10000, just issued. They show
that nearly e14,Ooo,oOO were added to
the exchequer from this cause. The
total sum bequeathed by e5,s41 per-
sons amounted to over 2e2, 900, 900,
or half the national debt. Twelve
millionaires paid tolls to the amount
of s2,O00,O0O.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23

1t is well to know that DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve will heal a burn
and stop the pain at once. twill cure
eczema and skin diseases and ugly
wounds and sores. 1t is certain cure
for piles. CounterfeitS may be offered
you. See that you get the original De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. j. Fl.
Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23

Since the Hanna-McKinley dynasty
one days work buys 25 per cent. less
sugar, 40 per cent less oil, 33 per cent.
less lumber and 30 to IS per cent. less
hardware, while the average cost of a
working mans living is increased %
per cent. Wages hereabouts, save
possibly on the farm, are the same as
before-Sl. 25 to ST. so.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23

The American people wish that the
political speakers were telling the
truth when they say that the fighting
in the Philippines is over. 1t is Ger
tain that we are losing some very
good men in order to give some very
poor men government they do not
want and from which they will fail to
to prolific. r. Gazette,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
District Electors.

- First District-F. R. Miller, of
Washington county.
Second District-E. D. Kelsey. Of
Jackson county.
Third District-John Ellwanger, of
Dubuque county.
winneshiek county, &C, mt W. - A' '0''
M Fifth District-H. M. Rebok, of
lama county.
Sixth DISTRICT. G. Williams, of
Mahaska county.
Seventh District-C. G. Loomis, of
Polk county.
Eighth District-W. B. Maring, of
AnpanOoSe county.
wHTGan11e county.
= Tenth District-L. j. Anderson, of
Carroll county.
Eleventh District-W. w. Stowe, of
Dickinson county.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23

The cost of millitarism and imperial
ism for 1900 will be 1925, 100000. The
wheat crop OF the twelve largest wheat
states in the union, from Secretary
Wilson'S report for 1899, was 1920, $685.
900, or less than the cost of our army
and navy, under the imperial regime,
for one year.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23

The $50 employees of the J. l. Case
Plow Works at Racine, Wis. suffered
a cut in wages OF from 30 to so pei
cent. last week and a strike is threat
ened if the old wage scale is not re,
stored. How's this for prosperity and
the "full dinner pail" we hear somuch
about from republican party organs
and spellbinders?
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23

If millitarism is not an issue, why is
Roosevelt using it in his campaign?
Why is he met at every station by
Rough Rider outfit and why does he
SO glorify the military display they
make?
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
Tanners and Horsemen,

Are your Horses afflicted with Heaves,
windedness, Coughs, Indiges-
tion, etc. II so you should at once
procure bottle of .Luers" Sure Cure
Heave Drops. 1t is guaranteed to give
satisfaction. For sale by Lowry Drug
Co., Chester, Ia, and j. Ell. Luers Drug
Co., Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
Lichtv's CELERY Nerve COMPOUND

for all nervous diseases, neuralgia,
rheumatism, nervous debility, paral-
ysis, biliousness, dyspepsia. costive-
ness, piles, liver complaint, kidney
troubles and female complaints. 1t
goes to the seat of the disease and
cures thoroughly and speedily. Sold
by ]. FL. Luers Drug Co., Cresco, and
Lowry Drug Co., Chester.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23
For Female Complaints

and diseases arising from an impure
state of the blood Lichty's Celery
Nerve Compound is an Invaluable spe-
citic. Sold by j. Fl. Luers Drug Co.,
Cresco, and Lowry Drug Co., Chester.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-10-23

Ohio cast 10000 more votes in 1896.
than the census figures for the present
year show her to contain voters.
Where did those votes come from Mr..
Hanna?