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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
Killed by Burglars.

Columbus, o., Jan. ia special to
the Dispatch from Ravenna says:
Edenburg, seven miles east of here, is
wild with excitement, burglars having
killed N. K. Goss, the leading mer-
chant and most prominent citizen,
early in the morning when he went
to his store in response to his burglar
alarm. The burglars, three in number,
were last seen going towards Palmyra.
A posse is securing the vicinity.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Proceedings Of the January SEES
sion, 1900

sion, 1900
The Board met in regular session at
the Auditors Office at 2:3o p. m. Janu-
AIRY l, 1900.
There were present james Irvine and
Albert Wallace, Supervisors holding
over, and Rufus Seavy Supervisor elect,
and p. j. Williams County Auditor and
Clerk of the Board.
The supervisor elect qualified by TAX
ing the oath of Office as required by law,
whereupon the board was called to or
der by the Auditor and on motion OF Mr..
Wallace, James Irvine was elected chair.
man of the Board for the ensuing year.
On motion the compensation for asses.
ing the several townships and incorpor-
ated towns of the crouty forr 1900 was
fixed as follows:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16

southerly 80 feet of the northerly 100
feet of lot 2, all in block 1S, Cresco, for
the sum of $4,000; also to rent OF John
Mccoy, for the use of Howard county,
block 36, Baldw1n's Addition to Cresce,
for period Of two years at $40, per year
Began settlement with @. A. l.. Loom.
is, Clerk of Courts.
Adjourned to 8 o'clock, a. m. Jan 10th
NINTH DAY.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
all the members present.
Continued settlement with the Clerk
finding that he has collected and turned
ouer to the County Treasurer,
Fees to the amount of ........ .$693 Is
Fines to the amount of. ....... $50 90
From sale of Fred Everts prop'y IT'S 81
Settled the following appropriations:
$4,000 to Albert Wallace on the Co.
Road fund-found balanced.
$4,000 on the county bridge fund to
Albert Wallace. Balance unexpended of
$49,l3, Receipt No. 22l to balance.
$500 on bridge fund to Jas. Irvine,
find same overpaid by $55,74. Appro-
priation to balance.
$500 on the county Road fund to Su-
pervisor Irvine. Balance unexpended
$685. 7-receipt to balance.
s262,l4 on bridge fund to Supervisor
Merrill, found balanced.
The Official bond of T. S. Carpenter,
county Coroner, approved.
Annual report Of j. F. Durham, JUS
tice Of the Peace, for the year 1899, ap.
proved.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
Hides Tanned.

Persons having horse, cattle or other
hldes they wish tanned for robes or
coats VIII prlng them in as / am about
to send to the tannery.
DR. ). j. CLEAIMER, Cresco, la,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
Epworth League

Topic for Jan. q, "Send Me-" lisa,
6, LILO.
The meeting will close early in or
der that those present may attend SER
vice at the Congregational church.
On Thursday evening of this week
Rev. Held and fLmily will give a re-
ception to the members Of the League.
All friends of the League as well as
the members are cordially invited.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
Balance Sheet. January 1900.

To the Honorable Board Of Supervis-
ors of Howard County, Iowa.
Gentlemen:-Ir respectfully submit
herewith my Semi-Annual report of
monies received, amounts paid out,
balances on hand and amounts over
paid as per following schedule, which
includes all moneys received by me
and the several Funds to which ap-
piled since June l, 1899.
n ID CTNDv
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
For Sale.

A good COW, years old due to calve
soon; grade Jersey. Enquire of ID. A.
Wheeler, Cresco. w
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16

Albion Observation-Disclosures. $50 90
Forest City. Observation-Disclosures. SO 90
Chester. Observation-Disclosures. Sc 90
Oak Dale. Observation-Disclosures. A 90
jamestown. Observation-Disclosures. so 90
Saratoga so 90
Howard Center. ............. SO 90
Vernon Springs. Observation-Disclosures. 30 90
New Oregon. 70 90
Paris ................... &c 90
Howard Center. Observation-Disclosures. 66 90
Alton. Observation-Disclosures. 66 90
Cresco Observation-Disclosures. 96 06
Elma. 40 90
Lime Springs. ............... 40 90
Riceville. Observation-Disclosures. IA 90
Protivin; ............. 10 90
On motion adjourned to o'clock a.
NJ, Jan, 9,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16

Or; Bulls Cough Syrup has
cured Whooping-cough when no other
treatment would give relief. For
Group thls remarkable remedy has no
equal. LII conquers Group at once,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
Kitchener the Real Head.

New York, Jan. ia dispatch to
the Herald from London says: 1t now
leaks out that Lord Kitchener is really
chief in South Africa at the head of the
British troops and Lord Roberts fig
urehead
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16

SECOND DAY.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All the members present.
Settled with A. F. Mcpherson, retiring
Superintendent OF schools, finding as
follows:
Institute fund on hand Jan. 1, '99 81 81
Received since. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 496 90
Total 1857 81
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16

For milk COWS on dry feed, Raven
Food increases milk How and makes
better quality. 1t makes COWS healthy
and prevents abortion. 1t cures scours
IN calves. For cattle not doing well,
AIDS digestion, cures all blood and
kidney disease, saves feed and they
fetten well. Try dollar box; no cure.
no pay and money refunded. For sale
u. H. Luers Drug Co, 10y
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
ON VERGE OF COLLAPSE.
Capture of Ladysmith by the
Forces of the Beers Is Hourly
Expected.
BRITISH WORKS REPEATEDLY sToRMED,
News Comes from Pretoria by Way
of Vienna - Dense Ignorance at
London of Situation in South Afri-
ca-Report That Roberts Is Only
Fisurehead.

Vienna, Jan. 15.-The Neue Freie
Presse publishes dispatch from Brus-
sells saying news has been received
there from Pretoria to the effect that
the Beers have stormed all the heights
around Ladysmith and that the capitu-
lation of that place is hourly expected.
1t is possible that the news received
in Vienna by way of Brussels from Pre-
toria may refer to the fighting of Sat
urday last, January 6, when the Beers
captured the British trenches three
times and were thrice driven out at the
point of the bayonet, and the fact that
the Beers occupied one British posi-
ton all day long, only being driven out
of it at night,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
The Veil Drawn.

London, Jan. 15.-An absolute veil
has been dropped over the occurrences
at the theater of war and the country
is in complete ignorance of what is
happening. Further news of Gen.
Buffers movements is awaited with
eager anxiety.
To Ask for Further War Credit.
The London Sun reports that on the
reassembling of parliament, January
30, the government will Immediately
ask for a further war credit of e 20 ,0OO,-
nm
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16

ted for the quarter year ending Dec 30,
1899, approved.
Petition OF Clement Montague ct al.
for bridge between Secs. 35 & SO 1912,
laid over to the April session 1900.
Adjourned to o'clock a. m. Jan. 6.
SIXTH DAY.
Board met pursuant to adjournment.
All the members present.
The following school fund loans were
approved:
Ann Davis. IS 600 90
John FITZGERALD. ............. 800 90
JAS. j. Clancy. 1000 10
Samuel VanSlyke. 500 90
w q Fish. Observation-Disclosures. 400 90
Ralance of the day spent in the exam.
ination of claims.
Board adjourned to loo p. NJ, Jan. 8.
SEVENTH DAY.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
All the members present.
Official bond of O. B. Pickett, town.
ship Clerk Saratoga township, approved
Petition of Mrs. Kate Wentworth fol-
1899 tax on lots one and two block 80
and lots IL block 81, Cresco, on accoun
Of inability to contribute.to public rev.
enue. Amount $3.50, granted.
Balance of day spent in the examina.
ton of claims.
Adjourned to 8 o'clock, a. m. Jan 9.
EIGHTH DAY.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
All the members present.
Board listened to the reading Of the
Auditors Annual Report, which is as
follows:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16
Boer Move Frustrated.

Rensburg, Cape Colony, Jan. Is. = A
strong force of British troops advanced
under cover of brisk artillery fire,
and encamped at Sliggersfontein, on
the Beers eastern flank. The Beers
patrols retired, but subsequently a
body of Beers attempted to seize the
position, threatening communication
between the British encampment and
Rensburg. The New Zealanders, with a
brilliant dash, frustrated the attempt.
They raced and seized the position first
and fred volleys at the enemy, who re-
tired in the direction of Colesburg.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16

Bal cash on hand Jan /, 1900. 1929 II
I further submit to your considera.
ton statement of the expenditures of
Howard County for the year ending Dec.
81 1899, as shown by the record of war
rants drawn on the different funds and
redeemed by the County Treasurer.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-01-16

Total $41,569 40
Total cash on hand Jan l, '99
and received since. 20. :. .sl67IO so
Loans made by me and approx
ed by board, from Jan I, '99
Cash bal. on hand Jan. i, 1900. sos IS IS
Cont. lotes on hand Jan 1,.19OO S7l "a
Mortg. notes on hand Jan 1900 326O1 so
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-27
CONSIDERATE Mr.. MACK
He Dragged His Wife by the
Hair for a Block and
Left Her in the Cold.

William C. Mack, of No. 2S Lembeck
avenue. was sent to the County Jail for
six months by Police Justice Nevin this
morning for assault and battery on his
wife Alice According to Mrs. Mack S
statement he came home last evening and
without cause grabbed her by the hair
and dragged her down stairs into the
street. He dragged her a block from
home. and left her with the injunction
never to return again. He then went
home and barricaded the house.
Mrs. Mack proceeded to Justice of the
Peace Collins's office and swore out a
warrant Chanceman Fearing was dele
gated to serve the warrant. He had been
previously notified that Mack was bad
man. who was not afraid of anything that
lived. Inc officer rang the door bell, and
on receiving no response forced the door.
He found the bad man in a rear room
very much frightened.
At the station house, Mack denied that
he had assaulted his wife and claimed
that they lived in perfect harmony. His
wife appeared much afraid of him, and
told the police that on a previous oc-
casion she had been compelled to jump
from a second story window to escape his
wrath. Mrs. Mack further stated that
she was compelled to earn her own living
as her husband Invariably spent his earn
ings on himself
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-27
TWELFTH WARD MINSTRELS.
Democratic Club Entertained Num-
ber Of Politicians Last Night.

The Twelfth Ward Democratic Club
held successful entertainment and re-
ception at Lfeerkranz Hall last evening.
1t was attended largely by Eleventh and
Twelfth ward politicians Will Lyle's
ministries furnished most of the enter
tainment. E. A. Hendrickson was inter
locutor; T. c. Wiegand and AL Bower
were the bones, and viii Lyle and c. H.
Sheck the tambos.
The music was under the direction of
c. E. Weston. In Part C. E. Each sang
'4Then Mamma Kiss Papa for Me-; T. C.
Wiegand, I'm Living Easy; w. f. Cen
sen, "One Touch of Nature; G. B. Rock
we'll Eileen and Will Lyle, 'I Amt
Got No More Use for YOU
In the olio selections were rendered by
the Amity Quartette, composed of H. w.
Jones, first tenor; G. b. Rockwell, sec
ond tenor; Charles E. Each, baritone;
William F. Gensen, basso. Bob Kneall
and AL. Bowers, rag-time dancers and
eccentric comedians, followed the quar-
tette in a funny skit, and viii Lyle with
his banjo paid social call"
F. "A. Hendrickson and c.. H. Sheck
showed up the right and wrong of magic
favored the audience with a monologue
He was followed by .Rosani, a phe-
nomenal juggler, whose feats astonished
the audience. The programme closed with
a sketch by Winans and Bond eccentric
and up-to-date musical comedians.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-27
THE FREEHOL DERS
McDermott's Bill Reducing
the Boards Passes the
Senate.
ABBETT'S RESOLUTION
Election Of Senators By the
People Not Favored By
Judiciary Committee.
ABBETT'S RESOLUTION

Especial to "The Jersey City News."1
TRENTON, Feb. 27, 1900-Senator Nc
Dermott succeeded in passing through the
| Senate this morning his bill for the re-
organization of the Hudson Board of
Freeholders. He explained that the bill
provides for nine F'reeholders elected at
large, to receive a salary of $500 a year.
It was applicable to every county in the
State but could not become effective un-
less the Freeholders chose 10 commit
political hari kari, as the bill provides
that it shall not become operative until
adopted by vote Of the people at an
election fixed by the FTeeholders them
selves on or before March 2s There was
great necessity for the law in Hudson
County. The Board of Freeholders he
thought was now composed of "a mem
bers They were electing one or two in
the townships and he had not heard yet
from yesterdays returns
Mr.. AlcCarter said he had no objections
to the bill and would not care to stand
in the way of the redemption of Hud-
son If it could be accomplished in this
manner
Mr. Pitney said that he had just dis
covered that the bill had been amended
SO as to include all counties. He had
his doubts as to the constitutionality OF
the classification and he would like to
have the bill go over.
This was objected to by Mr.. McDer-
mott on the ground that it was necessary
TO elect under the law at the April cleo
tion and the time in which to get the
Hudson F'reeholders to commit political
suicide was short.
Senator Reed said that Somerset would
like to take advantage of that section of
the law which provides for nine mem
bers elected at large but the county could
not stand the salary of $1,500 a year.
A vote was taken and the bill passed.
There was some show of activity in
the House this morning. The bill pro-
hibfting the taking of oysters by steam
craft was passed and so was Mr.. Vol
lerss bill, providing that all State print
ing must bear the official stamp of the
Typographical Union and Mr.. Marks's
State employment bureau We're also
passed.
A Joint meeting was held at noon for
the purpose of electing Commissioners OF
Deeds AS no one of the Republican
machine men of Hudson had appeared
with any list here that county was
passed. The joint meeting was adjourn.
ed to March Is when the Hudson Commis-
sionerS will be elected.
Mr. Albeit finally succeeded this morn
ing in getting the Judiciary Committee TO
report his resolution favoring the election
of United States Senators by the people.
1t was reported without recommendation.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole and Col. John p. Weber of Buff
falo addressed the assembly on the pan
American fair to be held in this city IN
1901.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-27
PALMA CLUBS SHOW.
Good Variety Entertainment Given
to a Large Number OF Guests.

The first variety entertainment this sea-
son for the members and ladies' at the
Palma Club took place last evening, un-
der the direction of the Entertainment
Committee. 1t was a decided success.
The pretty theatre was filed to its utmost
capacity The success of the event was
due to John S. Menagh, Edward Schemer-
horn and Frederick Schmidt.
After an overture by the orchestra, Mr
Dillon sang and told number Of witty
stories. Miss Harmon gave number Of
well rendered mandolin selections, and
had to respond to a number of encores.
Edison's projectoscope moving pictures.
in which were shown a number of war
views. brought the audience to high
pitch of enthusiasm. SO realistic were
they
Miss Ashton gave a number Of operate
soprano solos, that were well received.
Banjo selections by Mr.. H Ogden Crane
pleased the audience, which applauded
him to the echo. Miss Harmon and Mr..
Dillon closed the entertainment with a
society sketch. Mr.. Leonard was the ac-
comraEist.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-27
LUCKY NEGRO.
Payne Again EVades Justice
and Makes the Police
Angry.
WITNESS NOT CALLED
Assistant Prosecutor Van
Winkle Alone Knows Why
Testimony Was Not
Taken.

Charles Payne, the young negro who
was made more or less famous by Sheriff
McLean's remarkable Grand Jury, was
tried in the Special Sessions Court yes
terday on charges of malicious mischief
and petty larceny. He was acquitted h-<s
cause there was not sufficient evidence to
convict him, the State having failed TO
call important witnesses, although they
were in court ready to be called. 1t is
said that they could have given convinc-
ing testimony in the case. Why they
were not called is known only to Assist
ant Prosecutor Van Wrinkle, who tried
the case.
The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany's wires between the Boulevard and
Marion were cut by thieves and carried
away on February s. Special Ofieer John
ID. Markey noticed several aaen In the
neighborhood acting suspieiously and saw
two men carrying bundle. which after
ward proved to be the stolen wire.
Markey pursued the men and they
dropped the bundle and ned. Hfarkey fred
two shots after them. tut they jumped
down the embankment and escaped.
Markey positively identified Payne as ons
of the men he saw in the neiEhborhoed.
lie was not one Of the men carrying the
wire, but he Aea with the others and
jumped down the embanEkment. Markey
had seen Payne lettering about the waldo
avenue yard the day before and ordered
him away. After Markey had given his
testimony witnesses were called to provs
that the wire had been cut.
Detective Peter Morris and Special 0nfi-s
Ger Ryerson Of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road, had been subpcenaed by the State,
and it is said that they could have given
important testimony but they were not
called.
Payne was born under lucky star. The
last time he was arrested it was for lar
ceny, and he was committed from Police
Justice Nevin's Court to the County jail
to await trial. The papers were not sent,
up for several days afterward, and Coun-
selor Merryn Armstrong called the atten-
tion of the Court to the outrage of keep
ing prisoner in jail and falling to send
the papers in the case to the Prosecutors
office.
The papers were in the Prosecutors.
possession at the time Mr.. Armstrong was
making his impassioned speech, having
arrived the day before or that day. The
Court was SO impressed with the enormity
of the injustice done to Payne rhAs the
prisoner was sent for and discharged az
once without the formality Of 9 trial.
The police were not particularly pleased
as they believed that they had good
case against him.
Sheriff McLean's Grand Jury, which WAS
taking up almost everything, took this
matter up and at the instigation Of Prose
ecutor Erwin made q strong presentmens
against Police Justice Nevin and his
clerk, James B. Norton, both Of whom
ward.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-27
WON'T EAT WITH N|NKS
William Burns Says He Will
Shun the Clubs Dinners
in the Future.

The Minkakwa Republican Club met
last night to arrange details for the an
nual dinner ito be held at Columbia Hall,
March is. According to CUSTOM invita-
tions have been sent to prominent Re-
publicans throughout the county.
Secretary Winfield Dunn had a shock
yesterday. He received communication
reading:-
Enclosed find club dinner ticket. I
feel constrained to state that | can
not attend your annual event, as I
would be compelled to sit with gen
tlemen, who, I am assured, are hos
tile to me. The action of the Min
kakwa representatives in the Ward
Association in opposing my election to
the County Committee some time ago
clearly demonstrated this fact
In the past, | have greatly enjoyed
these events, but in view of the change
would prefer to shun them In the fu-
ture. WILLIAM BURNS.
Mr.. Burns is the fighting member of the
u. s. Grant Club, who was instrumental
in winning control of the club from the
Reed faction at the recent club election.
At the same time Mr.. Burns aspired to
the County Committee, but was defeated
by the Ward Association who elected
William Sothern instead. Burns accused
ex-President William E. Reed for this
act. and made charges of dislovalty
against him The charges are still hang
ing fire.
Burns is also a member of the Minkak-
wa Club, but he has not attended the
meetings for some time. The letter Great
ed laugh among Minkakwa Club mem
bers last night, who do not take Mr..
Burns seriously.
The Dinner Committee. Is endeavoring
to secure Governor Roosevelt to deliver
an address at the dinner.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-27


Proper attention having been paid TO
these yiands, the guests only regrettlng
that they didn't possess the stomachic
conformation of the camel, Toastmaster
Griffin raped for order, and after WEI
coming the guests, spoke of the progress
of the century, carefully avoiding Ihe
twentieth century argument he polnteu
out that in business, laws, intelligence
and religion, mankind had made astonish-
Church to reach the young men the cIup
was the outcome. Twenty-Five years ago
had anyone suggested the Church running
a club what howl there would nave
been. 1t was the duty of the club to ca
ter to the innocent pleasures OF the young
men A young man between the years OF
eighteen and twenty-one was in dam
over him during that period controlled
him and provided him with q club where
there was a gymnasium, library, pool
rooms, was doing Christian work, and
that meant progress. (Cheers) In clos
ing Mr.. Griffin paid graceful tribute TO
the memory of Rev. Father Luis Senez,
and to his successor, Rev Father Brady,
whom ne introduced.
There was no miStaking the popularity
of the Rev. Father d. J. Brady when he
rose to reply to the Toast Of Religious
farn,ony's He was cheered again and
apain. When silence was restored he re-
fsrred TO the death of Rev. Father Senez.
1fe said that on the Friday before he died,
he. rather Brady, visited him ana asked
ss1)i3 I'm well. and 1t will soon be over,
said flae dying man, who added when 1n-
farnaef1 that Father Brady was going TO-
ne fsatIoiic Club. tsConyey to them my
fe,sderesf ana dearest respects.
ssAnd these, said Father Bfaay, were
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-02-27
DIED.

CoSTELLo--In this city, on Sunday, Feb,
eight years
Relatives and friends Of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
street, on Wednesday, Feb. 28. at 8 A. NJ
thence to All Saints Church, where =
solemn high mass of requiem will be of
fered up for the happy repose of his soul.
liam Rood Drayton, aged IS years.
Funeral services at his late residences
No. 81 Emory street, Jersey City on
Wednesday, Feb. 2S, at 1 p. M.
Interment later at Morristowns N. J.