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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
WAR SCARE IN ENGLAND.
Hostilities Thought tG De Inevitable
Between British and French
Both Arc Preparing. ,

New York, Aug. ga dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser from Lon
don says: THAT the French govern
ment is preparing for war there can
no longer be amy doubt" The Pail Mall
Gazette makes this statement editor
tally. 1t does but put in concrete form!
; what newspapers in all parts of Eng
land have been saving in vei,ed way
for three days.
A remarkable war scare has spread
through England. No particular Incl
cent of Importance started it. but doz-
ems of little suspicious Indications are
adding to the size of the scare daily.
There is absolutely no reason for war
, between France ARD England save the
implacable hatred of every class OF
each nation for each other. The Pari-
sian newspapers continually ridicule
the English in articles and cartoons.
and the London papers reply ponder
ously with assaults on the instability
of the French government and the fail
ure of the exhibition.
Newspapers in all parts of England
have contained scare articles during
the last three Gays on the active French
military preparations, such as laying
in supplies of coal, strengthening the
fortified seaports. increasing the navy,
stationing more ships at Calais. Brest
and the channel ports, arranging for
extensive autumn maneuvers close to
coast towns. and the unusual activity
both on land and sea
What specially have scared the Eng
lish are the French experiments with
boats. The English navy
has no such boats, while France is be-
ieyed to have several effective ones.
These submarine boats are liable to
become nightmare in England, as
their powers are already being mag
nified tremendously.
The first official recognition of this
state Of things came Saturday when
The orders of the English admiralty for
Increasing the channel fleet became
Known. 1t is the custom to keep the |
larger portion of the home squadron in
reserve and out of commission at the
naval stations. All the usual naval re-
serve squadron will now be put into |
commission. The newest and best bat
and cruisers are to be kept in
constant state of readiness. The home |
fleet will be divided into two squadrons,
one never to leave the coast, and the
other never to go further than Gibral-
tar.
Many ships are to be fitted out with
wireless telegraphy and the channel is
to be patrolled by torpedo boats.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
The Wiselnfant.

The protected infant stood forth
and exclaimed:
"See, / am capturing the foreign
markets of the world!'
"Shut up, you fool" exclaimed the
old stager pollution. Don't you see
that you are hosting about undersel-
ling the competition you ask to be
protected against?"
Whcreupon the infant industry re-
sumed the old method of not letting
its right had know what its left hand
was doing, all the while boasting Of
it's superior virtue because thereof.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
nnttle Near Tientsin.

London. Mug. 27. = Five hundred
American troops participated in sig
nal defeat of the Boxers outside Tien-
tsin August 49, The fact is briefly re-
ported from Vienna. Details of the en-
gagement come from the Reuter- agent
at Tientsin in dispatch dated August
20. In addition to the Americans tho
force consisted of 375 British and 200
japanese. all under the British general.
Dorward. The fight took place at a
village six miles southwest of Tientsn.
where the allied forces found con-
siderable number of Boxers. whom they
engaged killing over 300 and taking G4
wounded prisoners. who were sent to
the hospitals of the allies. The village
was burned. The americans had five
wounded. the Japanese six and the
British none. Hundreds of Boxers
flags. spears and swords were cap
tured
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Aged Preacher Marr1es,

Rev. Gideon f. Brayman, founder of
eight Baptist churches in The vicinity
of Charles City, and former pastor
of the church at Usage, having been
connected for upward of 80 years with
the pastorates of Iowa churches, was
married at Laporte, Ind, to Mrs.
Mary T. Cole. The remarkable fact
connected with the pastors marital
contract is the fact that he is SO years
of age, while his wife is but 81 years
old
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Prohibition Convention,

The Howard County Prohibition
convention will be held at the Court
House in Cresco, Saturday, September
lst, at 2o'clocli p. M, to nominate a
county ticket and transact such other
business as may properly come before
the convention.
All wishing the entire suppression
Of The liquor traffic for beverage pur-
poses are invited to be present re-
CARELESS of sex or former party atfili-
alton.
BY order of Committee.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
WILD PLOT TO KILL BRYAN.
Omaha Detectives Searching for Con-
spirntor Against Life of the
Presidential Candidate

Omaha, Neb., Aug 27.-Every de-
tectiye in the city is searching for a
man employed as machinist in the
Union Pacific shops who told room
mate that he had been delegated by
an Italian anarchist society to kill
William Jennings Bryan.
The chief of police will not divulge
the name either of suspect or of the
informer, but admits that the suspect
is wild agitator of foreign birth, and
ne cannot be found in his usual
haunts.
1t is supposed the man is in hiding
and will lie in wait for Bryan wher
he makes his address to the multitude
at Syndicate park.
Every precaution is being taken.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28

ed. In addition, they had SO men
missing. Gen. Buffers other casualties
August % were 20 men killed, wound.
ed or missing.
Lord Roberts also wires that Gen.
Pole-Carew occupied Belfast, near
Machadodorp, August "a, without OPP
position. Gen. French, with four
brigades of cavalry, is moving east Of
Machadodorp.
The dispatch of the British COM
mander in chief in South Africa also
says:
There is welcome green over the veldt
which, / hope, means that our riding and
transport animals will get grazing shortly.
They have Jared badly of late"
BOer Conspirntor Executed.
London, Aug. PA dispatch from
Pretoria. dated August "a. gives details
ofthe execution, on Friday. of Lieut..
Cordna, of the Transvaal artillery,
convicted by court martial of break
ing his parole in plotting to abduct
Lord Roberts and. kill British officers,
Cordua walked fearlessly to the garden
behind the rail. At his own request he
was not bound and sat in chair with
folded arms. He told Capt. Barchard
commanding the firing party. that he
was ready, and ten bullets struck him.
The body was buried near the spot
| where the lieutenant fell
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Trustee Accused ofLoot,nr Faint.

Oakland, Cal, Aug. 27.-E. H. Wake.
man is accused of looting the estate of
Lady Yarde-Buller, of which he is the
trustee. The charges are preferred by
w. X Greenebaum, the titled woman's
guardian. On the strength of the seri-
Gus allegations made in the affidavit
filed by Greenebaum, Trustee Wake
man has been cited to appear before
Judge Green to show cause wby he
should not be prosecuted
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Farmers Telephone Service.

The advent of rural delivery in
Hardin county is being followed rap
idly by the installation of telephone
lines, and many farmhouses are now
placed in touch with the cities and
towns as well as with the world at
large by telephone service. The indie
pendent lines over the country are
catering to this service, and are build
ing up fine business.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28

OF immediate Importance the president
has been obliged to withdraw his ac-
ceptance of the invitation to attend
the national encampment of the G. A.
r. at Chicago and the several other in
vitations incident to the occasion. Sec
rotary Cortelyou Saturday advised Ex-
ecutive Director Harper, Commander
in-Chief Shaw and others OF this deci-
sion and of the keen disappointment
felt by the president that he will be I'M
able to be present during the encamp-
ant
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Arizona Sheen,

A flock of over 1900 sheep were
landed in Dubuque and were driven
out to the monastery, where they will
be fattened for the market They be-
long to the Phoenix Wholesale Meat
company, of Arizona, and were
brought to Dubuque because of lack
of grass in Arizona.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
DE- WET FOOLS 7NE BRITISH
Is Now Headed with His Force
Toward the Orange River
Colony.
TROOPS STUMBLE INTO A BoER TRAP.
Regiment Lose Heavily Lieut..
Cordun, the Docr Conspirnt tor, Exc
cntcd--Hc Had Formed Plan to Kid
nap Gen. Roberts.

krugersdorp, Aug. 27.-Command-
ant De Larey appeared Friday before
Bank Station with a large force and
summoned the garrison. commanded
by Lord Albemarle, to surrender.
which the garrison refused to do. In
the meantime De Wet took advantage
OF this ruse and crossed the river to-
wards the Orange River colony.
Butler Meets with Reverses.
London. Aug. 27.-Lord Roberts has
left Pretoria and has fixed his head
quarters at Wonderfontein, the sec
ond station west of Machadodorp.
where the bulk of the Beers in arms
are supposed to be. Wiring from
there, August "a, he says:
Butler reports the Beers laid a trap for
his cavalry August 90, opening with several
guns at fairly short range The English
guns silenced the Beers, but when the firing
ceased and the pickets were being placed
Tor the night by some mistake two COM
panies of the Liverpool regiment advanced
l,50O yards into hollow out of sight of
the main body, where they We're surround
ed by the Beers and suffered severely"
The Liverpools lost ten men killed
and Capt. Pioneer and As men wound
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Extreme Cases,

"Bredren," said Parson Black, ear
nestly, deere am some folks in which
de still, small voice OBJ conscience
keeps a-gettin' stiller an smaller until
at las it d hab ter l'arn de def an
DUN langwidge if it wants ter attrack
dir attention!"-Puck.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28

Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 27-Mr. BRYAN
arrived in Lincoln at nine o'clock Sat.
urday morning, coming here from
Beatrice, where he spent the night
He repaired Immediately to his home
where he spent the few hours at his
disposal examining the numerous let.
tiers which had accumulated, in his alb.
sence, and in replying to the most i'm.
portant Of them. He left again al /: &C
for Omaha.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Big Farms Sold.

The biggest auction sale of real
estate in the history of Woodbury.
county took place on one of DR.. w.
M. Roads ranches near Luton. DR..
Roads owns the land, which included
IL farms of 1000 acres. They brought
about $115,0oo. Bidders were present
from several eastern states.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
An Expensive Sport,

Askim-How did that beer-drinkine
match come out between Pretzelfres-
ser and Steinsaufer?
Tellum-It was declared off. Their
hackers got tired of buying beer be-
fore either of the two got fairly
started.-N. Y. Journal,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
A Very Small Target.

MeJigger-Did you hear about Dunn
Icy? He came near having his brains
kicked out by mule.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES! That mule
must have been a particularly good
shot.-Philadelphja Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Cuban schooI-Tcocher. s,u

Philadelphia, Aug. 27.-The United
States transports Crook, Mcpherson,
Rawlins and sedgwick, having on board
the 1900 Cuban school-teachers who
spent two days in seeing the sights of
this city, sailed for Havana at nine
o'clock Saturday morning.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Cass County OIa set,lers

The old settlers of Cass county met
at Lewis and had most enjoyable re.
union Hon. j. X. ALacomber, of Des
Moines, was the principal orator OF
the day, dealing at length in the early
history of the county and relating
Rome amusing "reminiscences,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
American oarsmen Win Tr,o,u.o.

Paris, Aug. 27.-The eight-oared crew
of the Vesper Boat club. of philadel.
phia, won their trial heat Saturday by
Is lengths, defeating crew of the
Nautical club, of France. The distance
was mile and 1853 yards. The vesper's
time was 5 minutes IS 2-5 seconds.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Made n Dash for Freedom

Elmra, N. Y, Aug. 27.-saturday
four inmates of the reformat DRY, work
ing on the lawn in front of the institiu-
ton, made dash for liberty. guard
on duty fired shot at the fugitives
and the bullet hit Henry Wheeler, who
was passing the institution. The
wound is not serious, The convicts
we're caught,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
One Kind.
OhS AAAAus
Do ,ubn4 - Oh

"Pa, what is an optimist?" s
"A man who sometimes hears of
people doing things just as he would
have done them if he had been there
Chicago Tmes-Uerald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
HAVE DRIVEN OUT boxers
Allies Clear Chinese from Every
Position They Have Held
in Picking.
Rlo1IAG REPORTED IN THE STREETS.
Foreign Force Is Insufficient to PO-
lico the VAST CitS-LurGc Forces
Are Being Landed at Tnku-Thrcc
German and Three Russian Trans
ports Unloading.

Paris, Aug. e7.--Gen. Frey, COM
manding the French forces at Pc
king, telegraphs from there, under
date of August 20:
THE allies have driven the Boxers from
all the points they occupied The allies are
camped outside the nperial palace, which
was occupied by some soldiers of the regu-
lar Chinese army. The generals decided to
march the international forces through the
palace doors, which were afterwards
closed
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Express Train Wrcc,-.a

Reading, Pa, Aug. 27.-The Potts
vile express on the Philadelphia &
Reading railroad was wrecked near
here Saturday. Samuel Williams. fire.
man, was killed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
Prepnred for the wor,t

Betty-What would you do If you
found burglarin the room?
Cholly Deadbroke--Rob himlAt-Tit-
Bits. s., y z.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28

OF American life and property ton-
templated by Secretary Hays note OF
July 3 can proceed without their pres
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
CAN'T ATTEND ENcAMpMHNT
Business Too Pressing to Leave
for Chicago.

Washington, Aug. 27.-Owing to the
continued pressure of public business
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
And she Took the Cake.

Little Girl want q cake of soap.
Drug Clerk-Have it scented2
Little Girl-No, l won't have 1t
scented, I'll take it wi me. We only live
around dc c0rner.-4Judse. -
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28

key.
Yes; one is quite enough, isn't It,
dear?" she returned. The human
heart is not large enough for more than
one, and then polygamy always seems
TO me to SO cheaper women, too"
II wasn't thinking of that" he an
swered. what bothers me is how any
man can go to work deliberately to ac-
troubles-to make collec-
ton. as you might say Chicago Post.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
A Hals-Hearted ERor,

hllUW MT. SCHV Iat0
comes very often, but it isn't my fault.
I do everything I can to drive him
away.
Old Gentleman-Fudge! I haven't
heard you sing to him once.-N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28
ono quite Enough,

II don't see how any sane man can
want more than one wife," he said as
he finished reading the news from Tur-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-08-28

In the engagement at Tentsin
1000 Americans, British and japanese
routed 5000 Chinese and killed 300 of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23

Kidney disease is the enemy we have the most to fear as result of the feyerish restlessness of our much wanted modern civilization. It is q treacherous enemy, working out it's deadly effect under cover ef the most trifiing symptoms. The first indica- tion os changes in the urine, frequent headaches, digestive troubles, should he the signal for sprompt remedial measures. PRIcLLY ASH LETTERS is kidney remedy of superlative merit; 1t is soothing. healing and strengthening, quickly relieves the aching or soreness that always ap- pears in the advanced stages, checks the progress of tue disease and through it's excellent cleansing and regulating effect in the stomach, liver and bowels, it brings back the strength and ruddy glow of yigor- ous health. Sold by Walker Drug Co. d2w
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23
CHICAGO MARKET E [.
HAVE CROSSED SWORDS.
An Eneland. Ark, special says:

An England, Ark, special says:
 "Hon. ] H. Harrod, of Little Rock, and Hou Louis Altheimer. Of Pine Bluff. crossed swords in a friendly combat on the political issues of the day. They spoke on national questions, Mir. Harrod championing the cause of Bryan and the principles of Democracy at a ratio of 16 to l. and Mr. Altheimer, the wel-known Republican post master of Pine Bluff, 1ep esentif g and advocating the principles of Mckinley and the Republican party, These gentlemen are fine takers, and their many friends were glad to have them with them
 Mefsrs. Altheiner and Harrod met at Lonoke Monday, and will "cross bats" at Carlisle today
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23
SEER MAN DEAD.
(Con tinued from page 1.)

Ohio, the delegation being divided between him ard Blaine. Again in 1888 bis name was presented, ard on the frse ballot he received 229 votes aud on the seeond 249, being the leading candidate, snd contlnued so until Harrison received the sup port of those whose names were withdrawn. He resigned bis seat in the senate on the cleo. tion of President Mckinley, and was appointed secretary of state, which position he held for about a year
 resigning or. account of bis health.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23
Cf-i ZAP
 '-> Ol- UMN  Advertise Your Wants.

If you have a House for Rent, or have any thing for Sale advertise it in this Column. Rates: 3 lines, one week, p cents. CASH IN ADVANCE.
 If charged, will be charged at the regular ocal rate Of cents line each insertion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23

tife week. The Cotton Belt VIII
 tickets during fair week at one
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23
W. w. RUE DEAD,

w W. Buie. ege S6 years and a highly respected planter of this conn- ty, died at his home at Pastoria Monday afternoon. The remains were inferred in Davis graveyard near Sherril today. The deceased leaves cue son and three daughters to mourn his death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23
Pine Bluff. Commisson Co Interstate
 Brokers,

ED. BERN ARD, Man'g'r. Truiock Hotel, Pine Bluff, Ark. Cotton. stocks, grain and pro visions.
 Direct wires to New Orleans, New York, Chicago and St Louis. The best private wire service in the south, thereby insuring prompt and reliable execution of orders
 Lowest commissions charged r.Sc per bushel on grain.
 Correspondence solicited.
 Long distance telephone No. 225. New Phone No. 400.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23
=NoncsgREo= MEN.

There will be special and impor- tant meeting of Neponsett Tribe No. 19 called at their Wigwam on Oct. q, at o'clock ?, m., for the purpose of welcoming our visiting brothers, their squaws and pappooses to our tepees and hunting grounds, and for q general pow-wow.
 A.. !. THOMPSON, sechem. A. B. SMITH. C. ef k.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23

JUST THE THING FOR STREET FAIRS and Carnivals; "sQUAkER" initiates chick ems. etc. ss,50 per gross; sample 10c. l.. Whiteson, BOA Dearborn St Chicago. g
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23

Empire brick and Limburger cheese, the finest m the land. receiv- ed twice a week. Strauss & Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-10-23

In the judgment of people who appreciate a good article, '.vollmer'a whisky stands at the head Try it and be convinced of its purity.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12

for any general military occupation of China or
indeed for the sending thither of any force
beyond that necessary promptly and effectually
TO fulfil the objects stated. Above all. 1t can
have no thought OF entangling itself in any con
certs or compacts of the Powers or of co-operat-
ing with them save for the simple and legiti-
mate purposes set forth by the Secretary Of
State Those purposes accomplished. the United
States will doubtless withdraw from the scene
more gladly and more promptly than it en-
tered it,
There is little fear that this policy will either
give offence or be regarded pusillanimOus
and unworthy. There is assuredly nothing in it
that can in the least degree jar the suscept-
bities of any other Government or nation. At
the same time it is instinct with a straightfor
wardness and sincerity of purpose that must
command general approval, just as the policy of
the open door put forth from the same source,
commanded acquescence 1t is true that a
somewhat shrill member of the French press
recently declared that the United States could
not help following the lead of Europe In declar-
lug war against China but as a matter Of fact
Europe seems rather TO be following the lead Of
the United States in not declaring war. The
German Emperor, with the impulsive chivalry
which is not the least engaging of his charac
teristics. made a stern demand for revenge for
his murdered Minister: but he has not declared
war against China and will probably go no fur
ther than some such limits of action those
indicated by the United States Government for
its own guidance. It will be no small triumph
for American diplomacy thus TO have tempered
and directed the forces that are making for the
solution of one Of the greatest international
problems that vex the world