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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
He DOES NOT PROTEST.
British Minister Refrains from En-
tering Objection to Russian
Seizure of Territory.
WAS ONLY TEMPORARY WAR MEASURE.
The Administration at Washington
Decides to Follow Same Policy AZ
Hitherto Observed = China Will
Pay Indemnity Powers Shall De-
mand, Says Minister WI.

Berlin, Nov. IA dispatch from
Picking, dated November 8, says that
as the Russian seizure of territory on
the left bank of the Pei-Ho is regard
ed as temporary war measure, the
British minister has refrained from
protesting against the action taken.
The Administration'sP Policy.
New York. Nov. IA cabinet Of
ficer especially close to the president
is quoted in a Washington dispatch
to the Herald as saying: THE Chinese
question in all its phases was dis
cussed by the cabinet, and it was de-
termined to follow the same policy
hitherto observed. The United States
will join no power or group of pow
ers, but will act concurrently with
oil, if it deems it desirable in the in
terest of harmony and the attainment
of the principles to which it is
pledged, though it will preserve its
time-honored course of independence
of action"
Mr.. WI. Chinese minister, said Fri
day night that there could be no
doubt of China's purpose to pay the
indemnity the powers would demand.
where there's WILL" he said,
there's a way, and China has the
will"
Regarding the objection to the prop
osition that China should increase her
import duties, it being urged that
the foreigners would then pay the in
demaity, he said: THAT is great
mistake. The proposition to increase
the tariff was first made about five
years ago. What we call the likin
tax at every barrier is very annoy
ing to the foreign merchants. and
they have advocated that proper in
crease in the tariff be made and the
interior tax be abolished. 1t would
be to the advantage of both China and
foreign nations if the tax were to
be increased and the likin abolished.
China has vast resources, and | am
confident of her ability to pay rea-
sonably indemnity within a time sat
isfactory to the powers
Put to the Torture.
Canton, Nov. ~. = The reformer,
SZl-Nu NtHe leauihS man III tHe anu
dynastic party organized by Sun Vat
SEM, who was sentenced to death in
connection with the recent Yamen eN
plosion here. was repeatedly tortured
in order TO eNtort confession from
him. but he refused to make a state
ment ip regard to the explosion.
TO FORCE Their Return.
Berlin, Nov. 1a.-A statement is made
iz..,A;sIt.-,ssiJi.Isrx s;Galf,s. 3bP. .efect
campaign principally contemplates
forcing the return of Emperor Kwang
Su and the empress dowager to Pc
king by pushing expeditions nearer to
them, cutting off their supplies and
preventing large requirements from
reaching them.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
MASON CITY HAPPY.
Receives Notice That the National
Military College Will Be Lo-
Gated in It's Borders.

Mason City rejoices at the news re-
ceived from Syracuse. n. T., to the eff
feet that the National Military college
will be located there. The college is
to be memorial to soldiers and sail
ors and is to be run by their endow-
ments. Two million dollars have al
ready been pledged to the school. Ma
son City donated the location and gave
100000. The plan was conceived by
Col. Al Sartor. eX-grand commander of
the National Sons of Veterans associa-
ton. Mason City organized about a
year ago and has been persistently
pushing the matter since. A public
meeting was held and elaborate ar
engagements were made for the recep-
ton of the committee which will come
to complete arrangements.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
SISTERS REUNITED.
Grew to Womnnhood Each Think
ing the Other Dead.

Mrs. John S. sieberg, of Dubuque,
and sister, Mrs. Drawn. of Kansasville.
Ind, have been reunited after separa-
ton OF 10 years. during which time
each sister believed the other to be
dead. Mr.. Sieberg recently visited Chi.
cago. where by chance he met Mr..
Drawn. and discussion of theirs de,
veloped the fact that the two men had
married young women of the same
name. This developed further inquiry,
with the result that kinship was read
lily traced and reunion was ARRANGED
to take place at the home of the Indi-
ana sister. The two sisters had been
separated in their young girlhood with
the belief that the other was dead, 40
years elapsing before fate brought them
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
CENSUS FIGURES.
Jersey and Idaho-Growth
of Joplin, Mo.

Washington. Nov. 12.-The popula
ton of the state of New Jersey, as
announced by the census bureau, is
l,Ss3,66s, as against 1,444,933 in 1890
This is an increase of 43s,736, or 3O.3
per cent.
The population of the state of Ida
ho, as announced by the census bu-
reau. Is l61,772, as against s4,Ss5 In
1890. This is an increase of 1887, OF
OIL per cent.
The population of the city of Jop.
lin. Mo-. as announced by the census
bureau, is 26,O23, as against 9,94s in
1890, This is an increase of 16,osO, OF
1917 per cent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Bismarck ON Dlp1omocx

Men who think they are statesmen
and diplomats by nature might, at any
rate, consider the words of Bismarck:
diplomacy" he says, Sis no shoemak-
er,s stool, on which one can sit, stretch
knee strap and put patch on a hole;
diplomacy is not a craft which can be
learned by years and developed by rote
on roller; diplomacy is an art.'
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
To Commemorate Dewey. victory

San Francisco Nov. IA monu-
ment to commemorate the victory of
Admiral Dewey at Manila is to be
erected in this city, The committee 10
which the designs offered in competi.
ton We're submitted have accepted
that sent in by George T. Brewster, of
New York. 1t is classical Doric col
umn surmounted by winged figure
Of victory. About the square base will
be reliefs illustrating the naval bat
tie which gave the Philippines to this
country,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
White Cans.

Elmer Cray, farmer living in Mid.
dlefield township, Buchanan county,
was visited by white caps and severely
logged and treated to a coat of tar
and ordered out of the country. Cray
is troublesome fellow and was re-
Gently put under peace bonds for as
sauitlng his father. Cray recognized
several leaders of the gang and will
have them prosecuted.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13

Expert Accountant Kierulff complet-
ed thorough examination, of the ac-
counts in the johnson county treasur-
er's Office and the approximate total
shortage is made public. The complete
investigation covers period since the
beginning of Mr.. Makers first term in
ls92 until the present time, and during
this period S12 1861 has been lost to
the county. All but $1,s9o.ss of the
shortage has been covered by cash by
both Mr.. Cherry and Mr.. Maher.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Secretary Root Goes to Cuba,

New York, Nov. l2.-The new steam.
ship MORO Castle sailed Saturday on
her maiden trip for Havana, having
on board number of distinguished
passengers, including Secretary of
War Elihu Root, Col. Tasker H. Bliss,
the COLLECTOR Of customs Mt Havana,
and G. Bulle, Comptroller of customs
at Havana.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
PRESIDING ELDERS.
Bishop Walden Mt the Methodist Con.
ference in Boone Makes APP
pofntments for the District.

At the Des Moines district confer.
ence at Boone of the NJ. E. church
Bishop Walden appointed presiding
elders as follows:
Atlantic district, Rev. w. o. Allen:
Charlton district. Rev. w B. Thompson:
erosion district, Rev. w. s. Hooker; Boone
district, Rev. w. T. Smith; Council Bluffs
district, Rev. D. c. Franklin; Des Moines
district. Rev. ]. II. Senseney.
j. Il. ST. Clair, financial agent for Iowa
Methodist hospital.
L. B. Wickersham, field agent Simpson
college.
Fletcher Brown, financial agent Preach.
ers' Aid society.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
A Celebrated King.

Once, after exposing the ridiculous
blunders of the editor of certain old
plays, James Russell Lowell concluded
with the remark: "In point of fact, we
must apply to this gentleman the name
of the first king of Sparta" No one
remembered, of course, what this was,
but when they looked it up they found
it was Eudamidas.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Thought to Have Committed Suicide.

Buffalo, y. y, Nov. PA woman
apparently about IS years old, who reg
istered as Miss Helen Russell, of Chi
caeo, at the City hotel, Thursday
afternoon. was found dead in her room
Friday night. Every evidence justified
the theory of suicide. a bottle con-
tanning chloroform was found on the
dresser. Seemingly she had sought to
destroy everything that might lead to
her Identification
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Born at soldiers, Home,

Mr. aud Mrs. James Ven Derveer, in.
mates of the Iowa soldiers home in
Marshalltown, are the parents of a
baby boy, the first ever born within the
walls OF the institution. The veterans
at the home are enthusiastic over the
youngsters arrival and it is said the
Noungster will be named Horton Van
Denver, in honor of Commandant C. c,
Horton, OF the home, who is extremely
popular among the veterans.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Some GOOD from n

Simms-I can't imagine why SHUTTER.
ton married Miss strongmind
Timms-Nor I. However, she's cur
ing him OF. ths stammeriug habit,
Simms-You don't say?
FURNISHES, she doesn't give him a
chance to talk at all now.-Catholic
Standard and Times.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13

Springfield. H., Nov. l2.-Gov. Tan.
Ier has issued proclamation desig-
nafng Thursday. November 30, as a
dayNpf public Thanksgiving and praise,
and calling upon the people of Illinois
tG observe 1t, and TO rest from accus-
TONED occupations. and make it a day
Vi charitable thoughts and generous
deeds to all our fellow men, as well as
"a day of gratitude for Gods great char.
(ty to u.s." tf''
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
DR.. j. w. Brock sun Alive

Leavenworth, Kan, Nov. l2-The re-
ported death of DR.. j. w. Brock. of this
CITY, proves incorrect. DR.. Brock was
very low, but il develops that there is
no immediate danger. DR.. Brock
served through the civil war in the Six.
ty-sixth Ohio volunteers.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
-.
All His Fault

You complain that ! am cross" she
said, but it is all Your fault"
My fault" exclaimed the husband.
Certainly. You could keep me in
good humor all the time if you only
tried"
.How?"
by always letting me have my own
way."-Chicage Post. 80
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Enjoys English HospIta,,tx

London, Nov. i2.-Joseph IL. Choate,
the lnitsd States ambassador, is
spending the week with Lord Sails
bury at Hatfield house, the premier's
country seat in IIertfordshire. At the
conclusion of his stay there he will
go to Dalmeny Park. Edinburgh, on a
visit 10 Lord Rosebery.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
SALISBURY start,es Lon..n

.ondon, Nov l2,-Lord Salisbury
Rrtied London by departing from
lfecedent and expressing his pleasure
az the the lord mayors over the cleo
tpn OF Mckinley. saying he believed
tie cause of civilization and CONNER
cpl honor had won in the United
SIZES.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Strntepv

What did you expect to prove by
that exceedingly long-winded argu-
ment OF yours?" asked the friend.
i didn't expect to prove anything"
answered the orator. "All hoped to
90 was to confuse the other fellow
SO that he couldn't prove that didn't
prove anything. "-Washingten Star,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Rebels Defeated ana in Flight.

Colon. Colombia, Nov l2 (via Gal.
weston, Tex.) .-Advices have been re.
ceiyed here Announcing the complete
defent of the rebel forces At lsllena,
ventura. The government FORCES. il
is added, are in hot pursuit of tbs
rebels. who are said to be burning
villages while retreating.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
PrepoxternusIx Incnrrect

Mandy, is that Mr. Fiumkins who
comes to see you young man of cor.
rect habits?"
Not at all, auntie. He doesn't seem
to know 2 thing about flirting or max
ing eyes at a girl."-Chicago Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Time. Have chnnred

The fond mother watched him over
her coffee and toast.
Harry" she said. severely, that
Emerson girl kissed you last night %
No, mammal" responded the blush
ing Harry, why should you think such
thing?"
Your shirt waist is rumpled. Chi
cago Daily News. 80.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Typhoon strikes Hone-kone.

Hong hong, Nov. IA typhoon
strucl; the town Friday evening and
ragged until morning. A British river
gunboat was sunk, but her crew are
reported TO be safe. Great damage
and loss of life occurred among the
native craft, but it is impossible as
yet 10 ascertain the full extent.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Necessary Evil.

Wedderly-My dear, ! actually be,
lieve that new medicine has entirely
cured my rheumatism.
Mrs. Wedderly-Oh I'm so sorry.
Now we can never tell when it is going
to rain.-Chicago Daily News.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
His Best Friend.

II understand, sir, that you referred
to me as dog
mo, sir; You are misinformed. I
consider g dog man's4truest and most
faithful friend, The King.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Iowa spiritualists.

The Central Iowa spiritua1ists' asso.
cation, which held its annual session
IN Marshalltown, elected officers as fol-
lows:
President, II. c. Holsclaw, of MARSHALL
town; vice president, DR.. Hinton, of Of
tumwa; secretary, Miss Maude Mcclure. of
Ottumwa treasurer, Walter Wilson, of
Marshalltown "
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Lord Raglan to He Named

London, Nov. 12.-It has been
learned that Lord Raglan, grandson
OF the Crimean general of that name.
VIII be appointed under secretary of
state for war.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Heard at "a Church Concer,

He-How l envy the man who just
sang the solo.
she-Why, ! thought he had an ex-
'ceptionally poor voice
He--Oh, Il isn't his voice envy, it,s,
Sids asryss=r.k Aaas:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Remarkable,

Il have just read thrilling tale Of
resouing child in the Klondike from
death by freezing ~
THAT is certainly strange way of
fsssuing ft."-sFswH Tapiss.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
A Victim of Matrinonx.

"You should be high-minded-you
should elevate yourself" said the good
man, adyisedly.
Cant do it," was the response.
why not?''
Because my wife is forever calling
me down. "-Yonkers Herald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Guile In order,

Mr., Beediet-i see you very often
with tina young Van Doodle; am /
prematur{in offering my congratula-
tions?
Kitty Wqslow-Oh, no, not at all;
] have iaspetused him.--Harlem Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
Thougnt born ofHone

Mrs. Henry Peck First we get horse
less carriages and then wireless teleg-
raphy. wonder what next?
Her Husband (meekly)-w Wireless
uatri1nony psrhaps.-Tit-Bitss
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
~
Is a Candidate.

Springfield, lll., Nov. la,-Gov. Tan
Ct announces that he is candidate
FIR United States senator.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
In the Way of DusIne.s.

"AH am I the first girl you ever
made'ove to?" asked the ladies' maid
of heIvalet lover.
wei" was the reply, 1--WE pressed
suits iefore, you know. Yonkers
Statessan.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-11-13
johnson County Shortage.

FLETCHER Brown, financial agent Preach.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-07-12
The Pen In, the
Hand is worth
two i'm the
MiI1d.

If you have "a good mind to
write to DR.. Pierce" take pen in
hand and begin. Then you'll
avoid the experience OF Mrs. M, +
Davis, of Honaker, Russell Co.,
Va. She writes:
"For seven years I was confined to
bed most of the time. had ulcera'icl
of internal organs and female weakness;
had four doctors and they said con!G
not be cured. After the doctors sad
could not be cured l wrote to Do;to'
Pierce for advice. ........l followed Tux
advice he gave. i feel better than
ever did. My friends say do not !ooi ;,i
like the same woman. lam sorry d'y
not take Dr. Pierce's medicine WhrH !
first began to hare poo, health. couH
have saved what paid to humbug5'
No one ever regretted writing to
DR.. Pierce for advice. Many lave
regretted not writing sooner.
Sick women are invited to con.
suit DR.. Pierce by letter, free, and
so obtain the opinion and advice Of
a specialist in diseases peculiar io
women. All correspondence pr
vate. Address DR.. R. V. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y.
DR.. Pieroe's Medical Adviser,
1908 pages, is sent free on receipt o.
stamps to defray expense of mali
ing only. Send III one-cent stamp
for paper covers, or 81 stamps !"
cloth. Address as above.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-07-12
Miss LOckheaft's
LETTER TO MRS. PlNKnAM.
rlrrrra TO xls. flxxzAx no. 67,,oal

kS1AhAA ~ .ASs HASAA~1 ~Ss Spioal
"I cannot express my gratitude to
you for the good that Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me. have taken Ave bottles Of
the Compound and two boxes Of Liver
Pills and feel better in every respect.
had suffered for years with dropsy;
the veins in my limbs burst, caused
from the pressure Of the water. l had
the worst kind Of kidney trouble, faint.
ing spells, and could not stand long
at a time. I also had female weakness
and the doctor said there was a tumor
in my left side. The pains had to
stand were something dreadful. A
friend handed me little book Of yours,
so got your medicine and it has saved
my life. l felt better from the first
bottle. The bloating and the tumors
have all gone and do not suffer any
pain. am still using the Vegetable
Compound and hope others may find
relief as l have done from its USE
Miss N. ]. LoCKHEARr, Box 16, ELIZA.
BETH, PA.
Only the women who have suffered
with female troubles can fully appre.
ciate the gratitude Of those who have
been restored to health.
Mrs. Pinkham responds quickly and
withoutcharge to all letters from suffer.
ing women. Her address is Lynn, Mass.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-07-12

::.auy more nnn raKen 10 tue roau
swell the ever increasing number of
professional tramps and in time to d..
velop into petty thieves and criminals.
But those who remained had n despcr.
ate struggle with poverty. Philip grew
sick at heart as he went among tie
people and saw the complete helpless
ness. the utter cstrangemcnt of Sympa-
thy and community of feeling between
the church people and these represent,
atives Of the physical labor of the
world. Every time he went out to do
his visiting this feeling decpened in
him. This Sunday afternoon in partc,
ular 1t seemed to him as if the dcprcs.
sion and discouragcment of the tene.
ment district weighed on him like
great burden. bearing him down to the
earth with sorrow and hcartache.
He had been in the habit of going
out to communion Sunday with the
emblcns of Christ to observe the rite
by the bcdsides of the aged or i'll or
those who could not get out to church.
He carried with him this time basket
containing part of the communion
service After going to the homes Of
one or two invalid church members lie
thought Of the person who had been
mentioned by the man in the mornin:
as living in the tenement district and
in critical condition. He had secured
his address. and after n little inquiry
he soon found himself in part of the
tenements near to him.
He climbed up three flights Of stairs
and knocked at the door. 1t was open.
ed by the sexton. He greeted Philip
with gid surprise.
The minister smiled sadly. --r-- -
$50, my brother, 1t is true you
serving your Master here? My hetrt
is grieved at the action Of the church
this morning"
Don't say anything, Mr. Strong
You did all YOU conid. but vcr ara ,-::.
il time tc .ae h:.r' - Tre SEXTON nn,nI.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1900-07-12
CHAPTER XVI.

The day was beautiful and the
church as usual crowded to the doors.
There was a feeling of hardly conceal
ed excitement on the part Of Calvary
church. The action of Thursday night
had been sharply criticised. Very many
thought Philip had gone beyond his
right in bringing such an important
subject before so small n meeting Of
the members and the prospect of the
approaching baptism and communion
Of the sexton had drawn in Il crowd of
people who ordinarily staid away from
that service.
Philip generally had no preaching on
communion Sunday. This morning he
remained on the platform after the
opening exercises. and in a stiffness
which was almost painful in its in
tensity he began to speak in Il low but
clear and impressive voice:
"Fcllow disciples of the church Of
Christ on earth, we meet to celebrate
the memory of that greatest of all be-
ings, who on the eve of his own great
est agony, prayed that his disciples
might all be one. In that prayer he
said nothing about color or race or
difference OF speech or social sur
roundings. His prayer was that his
disciples might all be one-one in their
aims. in their purposes, their Sympa-
thy. their faith, their hope, their love.
"An event has happened in this
church very recently which makes it
necessary for me TO say these words.
The Holy Spirit came into this room
| last Sunday and touched the hearts
| of several young men, who gave them
selves then and there to the Lord Jesus
| Christ. Among the men was one of
another race than the AnglO-SaXOn
| He was a black man. His heart was
melted by the same love, his mind il.
| Illuminated by the same truth. lie de-
sired to make confession of his belief
be baptized according to the commands
Of Jesus and unite with this church as
a humble disciple of the lowly Naza'
rene. His name was presented with
the rest at the regular committee meet
ing last Monday, and that committee
by a vote of 3 to ., refused to present
his name with recommendations fol
membership. On my own responsibili
ty at the preparatory service Thursday
night | asked the church to act upon
this disciples name. There was O
legal quorum Of the church present
BY a vote of 90 to II the applicant fol
membership was received according tc
the rules of this church.
"But after that meeting the mar
came to me and said that he was un
willing to unite with the church, know
ing that some objected to his member
ship. 1t was a natural feeling for hin
to have. We had a long talk over thu
matter. Since then l have learned
that II a larger representation Of mem
bers had been present at the prepara
tory meeting there is possibility tina
the number voting against receiving
the applicant would have been mucl
larger than those who voted for him.
"Under all these circumstances
have deemed /. my duty to say what