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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
CAUSES SURPRISE.
Defense In the Marsh Case Announcer
That It Will Offer No Evidence
Ready to Argue.

Lansing, Mich. April e.-The de-
Tense in the Gen. Marsh case caused
surprise Friday afternoon by announc-
ing when the prosecution rested, that
they would offer no evidence, and were
prepared to let the case go to the jury
without argument, but that if the
prosecution desired to argue the case
the defense was ready. Prosecuting
Attorney Tuttle will accordingly make
his argument and attorney for
the defense will follow on Monday.
The prosecution claims to have proven
practically all it's allegations Of con-
spiracy and fraud in sale and purchase
OF state military supplies by testimony
of its witnesses, and more especially
by account books, hotel registers, COM
mercial paper. etc.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
May Not BE Ended.

Washington, April e.-The dissat
isfaction expressed in England at the
findings of the Delagoa bay arbitra
ton is sharply reflected in Washing
ton, and there are no lack of intima
tions that the decision is by no means
the end of this celebrated case The
findings. as it is represented to the
government, have simply resulted in
decree that, if observed, would
plunge England and the United States
into protracted litigation in the en-.
deavor to satisfy the claimants to the
money out of sum totally made.
quate for the purpose, and the two
governments may decide not to accept
the arbitration
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
MAY AMALGAMATE.
bine Social Democracy with "A1id-
Observation-Disclosures.

Terre Haute, Ind, April 2.-Ac-
cording to persistent report here, the
home of Eugene V. Debs, nominee of
the social democracy, a movement is
well under way to amalgamate the
social democratic party and that ele-
ment of the populist party known as
the e-of-the-roaders." 1t is
said that the plan now is to unite the
two parties at the middle of the road
populist convention at Cincinnati in
May and form one strong organiza-
ton of the two. This may be accom-
plished by the nomination of Eugene
V. Debs, of this city, for president by
the populists. He has already been
nominated by the social democracy
for president, and amalgamation,
which has been looked forward to for
long time byfa certain element in
both parties, will it is felt be effected
more easily at the coming convention
than at any other time
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
An important Decision.

Y Washington, April 2. = Attorney
General Griggs has given an opinion to
The secretary of the navy to the effect
that the secretary of the treasury has
complete authority in the matter OF
the disposition of the wrecks of Span
ish vessels along the shores of Cuba
The opinion of the attorney general on
this question is of more than ordinary
as it involves primarily
the question of United States jurisdic-
ton over the territory in question. 1t
is addressed to the secretary OF the
navy and relates to the wreck of the
Spanish steamship Alphonso MI.
which lies near the entrance to Mariel
harbor, and is sought to be broken VI
by private enterprise.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Grand Millinery Opening.

Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather, Miss Byrnes Opening
was largely attended, great crowds
filling the millinery parlors from early
morning until late in the evening.
The stock shown was one of the
most complete and beautiful ever
shown in the city, all the prevailing
city stiles being carefully copied and
reproduced with artistic effect by Miss
Byrnes and her corps of efficient work.
ers.
The rooms were PRETTY decorated
with flowers, foliage and ribbons used
in the trimmings, while legions of
dainty hats-the mushroom hat being
the prevailing style, were displayed
in the windows and in fact every
where possible.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
May Kidnap Finley.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 2.-It is
believed by prominent republicans that
Kentucky democrats are here waiting
favorable opportunity to take Charles
p. Finley, eX-secretary of state of Ken.
lucky, and carry him TO Kentucky, to
be tried for completely in the assassina-
ton of Senator Goebel. Finley is
known to be in concealment here. He
has been at the residence of the sheriff
part of the county Jail here. The re-
publicans say any such effort will be
resisted, and that if the two factions
meet there will undoubtedly be blood
shed in this city.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
The Best Remedy for rheumatism,

All who use Chamberlain IS Pain Balm
for rheumatism are delighted with the
quick relief from pain that it affords,
When speaking of this Mr.. d, N. Sinks
of Troy, Ohio. says: "Some time ago !
had q severe attack Il rheumatism In
ny arm and shoulder. tried numcr-
Gus remedies but got no relief until I
was recommended by Messrs. Geo. E..
Parsons s. Co., druggists Of this place.
to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They
recommended it SO highly that l
bought bottle. l ards soon relieuea If
all pain. | have since recommended
this liniment to many of my friends,
who agree with me that it is the best
remedy for muscular rheumatism In
the market" For sale by j. III. LuerS
Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Printers May Strike.

Indianapolis, Ind, April g. - A
general strike of the union printers
employed by members of tho National
Typothetaemay be ordered as result of
a meeting of the executive board of this
order in Chicago Tuesday, when seven
Of the nine board members voted to
levy an assessment of $4,000 for the
purpose of carrying on the figh,
against the union printers in Kansa:
City, Mo.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03

1t IS entirely WITHIN the competency or
the congress to legislate. forever for them,
| but to do so would be in contravention of
| the genius of our institutions and con-
| trary to the wishes of the congress and the
| people,
After pointing out that the proposed tar
lf shall cease absolutely on March /, 1902
and that as soon as the Porto Rican as
| sembiy shall have put into operation sys-
tenn of local taxation the commerce be-
tween the island and the United States
| shall be free, Senator Fairbanks concluded
All Parties Interested.
eve should consider the subject before
us i'll no illiberal or dogmatic spirit. No
| matter what shades of opinion there are
with respect to the best course to be pur-
| sued and the wisest measures to be adopt
| ed with respect to Porto Rico, there is
perfect unity of purpose among all par
ties here to provide the most liberal form
of government and Just laws under which
may be promoted in the very highest de-
gree her welfare.
ut is not given to finite mind to read
| her future, but we may believe that, under
| the inspiration of republican laws and
| under the impetus of American example.
her people will grow in knowledge, strength
and power and forever bless the great re-
public
House Considers Notifications Bill.
Washington, April 2.-The house,
after passing bill to authorize the
construction of dam across the
Mississippi river between Coon Rap
| ids and the northern limits of the
city of Minneapolis, proceeded to the
consideration of the Notifications APP
preparation bill. 1t was agreed that
general debate upon the measure
should not exceed 2h hours.
Mr.. Hemenway Qnd.), in charge of
the bill, explained its provisions. 1t
carries $7,093.4SS, being $4,695, 450 less
than the estimates. He said the re-
auctions in the estimates had been
made because it had been demon
strated that the government could
manufacture its own guns cheaper
than it could buy them and the appro-
priation would be sufficient to keep
our gun factories at work eight hours
day for the ensuing year. The gov
eminent he said, manufactured ~
inch guns cheaper by $4,000 than
they could be purchased and 1O-inch
guns $500 cheaper.
Mr.. Shattuc (O), under the latitude
allowed in general debate, followed
with an hours speech on general po-
litical topics, the tariff, expansion and
southern election laws.
| Approved.
Washington, April 2.-The house
committee on merchant marine and
fisheries Saturday approved the re-
port on the shipping bill prepared by
| Chairman Grosvenor, who later pre-
sented it to the house. 1t was decid-
| ed, however, not to make it public
until Monday, when synopsis will be
given out The report itself is very
voluminous, making about $50 pages,
and covers the whole subject of mer-
chant shipping here and abroad All
of the republican members of the
committee concurred in the report.
The democratic members announced
their purpose to make a minority re-
port and We're given until April 20
to present it. 1t will be general
dissent from the bill and will not be
accompanied by any substitute.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
THE BOERS G|VE BATTLE.
Hold the British at Bay for Six
Hours at Mafetkop Near
BrandfUrt.
ROBERTS REPORTS ENEMY WITHDRAWING
Gives British Casualties as Nearly
200 Killed, Wounded and Missing
Gen. Bothn Appointed Command
er in Chief of the Trnnsvaal
Forces-steyn Mt Pretoria.

London, April 2.-The war Office
has posted the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts, dated at Bloemfontein,
March 80, evening:
Reports point to the enemy's leaving
Brandfort and proceeding in a northerly
direction. The casualties in yesterdays
engagement were more numerous than at
first reported: officers killed, two; wound
ed, eight; rank and file. killed, ten; wound
ed, 1859; missing three"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Married.

REIs-ANDERsoN--At the home of Mr..
Lieber in Paris twp, Howard Co.,
Iowa, March Is, 1900, Mr.. Charles
Jacob Refs and Miss Matilde Ander-
son, Rev. Niedermeier otiiciating.
OMACHT-DERR-At the home of Mr..
Michael Derr in Paris twp, Howard
Co., Iowa, March 20, 1900, Mr.. John
Fred Omacht and Miss Alvina
Helena Derr, Rev. Neidermeier
officiating.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
True to Himself.

do you intend to spend the balance
Of the century in this same idle, shift
less way, my friend?" asked the phil
anthropist, who had given him a
meager handful of sold victuals.
IT don't like that word balance"
answered Tuffold Knutt, looking at
him with coldly critical eye. Rest
is blamed sight better word."-Chi-
cago Tribune
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
r. nnI transfer Made,

Pittsbur; u, Pa, April 2.-The last
meeting of the partners of the Car
negie Steel company, limited, was held
Saturday. AT this meeting the formal
transfer of the interests and property
of the limited partnership was made
to the Carnegie Steel company, the
Pennsylvania corporation which will
operate the Pennsylvania property of
the company in the interest OF the New
Jersey corporation, the Carnegie com
panV
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Lee Organizing n rural Guard.

Washington, April BRIG. Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee, commanding the. de-
partment of the province of Havana
and Pinar del Rio, has directed the or
ganization of rural guard of one
company. to consist of one captain, one
first lieutenant, one second lieutenant,
one first sergeant, seven sergearts,
eight corporals and not to exceed 90
privates. Capt. II. j. slocum, Seventh
cavalry, will have charge of the guard
company.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
(Correeted each Issue.
A Testimonial from old Enclan a

81 consider Chamberlain Cough
Remedy the best in the world for bron-
chitis, says Mr., William Savory, of
Warrington, England. at has saved
my wife S life, she having been mar
tyr to bronchitis for over six years,
being most of the time confined to her
bed. She is now quite well'' 1t is a
great pleasure to the manufacturers
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy to be
able to publish testimonials of this
character. They show that great good
is being done, pain and suffering re-
lieyed and valuable lives restored to
health and happiness by this remedy.
1t Is for sale by j. H. Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03

Conkey'S Home Journal for April
has cover page very suggestive of
the month. Its table of contents is
rich and attractive in a literary way
beside two pieces of copyrighted sheet
music one vocal the other Instrument
al. Special departments in clude
new dress patterns, a modern home.
w. b. Conkey & Co., Chicago, will
mail you specimen copy on request.
We will send it and the PLAIN DEAL
Err and the Farm Journal one year
for S1.25. one twice-a-week the other
two monthly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
WINS Undermined.

New York, April General APP
praiser Howell has announced his de-
cis.on IN the matter OF the painting
The Holy Family Il Rubens, which
was sent TO this country and entered at
a value of 1872 eco francs. He advanced
the valuation l9s,00o francs, making
the duty 20 per cent, something in the
.neighborhood of S7.G90. which with the
neralties amounts to $2G. COO
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
SENSATIONAL Arrests.

Columbus, o., April 2.--rost Office
Inspector Fletcher made two arrests
at Washington Courthouse, o., at mid
night which have created sensa ton.
Jesse Campbell (white) and James
Scott (eolored) are in Jail charged with
burglarizing the post office there on
March 10. Campbell is prominently
connected in Washington Courthouse.
Other important arrests are to follow
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Fond Fru.tfulne.s,

"Josiar," said Mrs. Corntossel, TIN
sure you can't find no fault with Josh
sence we've been to town."
II can'tl He didn't get home till
four o'clock this mornin'."
II noticed 1t. LOU know, you told
him you wanted him to be sure an be
out O. bed every morning before five
o'clock"
Eyes,"
"Well, the poor boys SO skeered OF
you that he's been stayin' up all
night, SOS to be able to keep bis
word. "-Washingto Star.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Japan Is WatchfuI.

Yokohama, April 2.-The Jap
anese press asserts that the Russian
squadron is still at Chemulpo and
that it will probably proceed to Ma
sanpho to enforce the demands made.
II is believed that. in the event of
Corea yielding. Japan win demand a
similar concession on the Corean
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
To he Promoted.

Washington, April 2.--The presi-
dent has decided TO appoint Charles
Barnes, at present vice and deputy con-
sui at Cologne, Germany, consul at
that place to succeed to the vacancy
caused by the recent death of his ia
ther, Consul John A. Barnes. The new
appointee is from Illinois.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
VIII strike.

Beaver Dam, Ky. April 2.-The
United Mine Workers of this district
will go on strike, beginning Monday.
The meeting of the mine operators and
delegates of the United Nine Workers
which has been in session here all
week has adjourned without coming to
an agreement: -.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Many Apply for Membership

ST. Louis, April 2.-President Slo-
cum was in the chair when the North
Central Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools convened its second
days session. The committee on new
members, both institutional and pri-
vate, presented the names of score of
applicants for membership and they
were received
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
big Load of Immigrants.

New York, April 2-The Ham
burg-American line steamship Phoe-
nicia, which arrived from Hamburg
and Boulogne, brought 2,o3s steerage
passengers. the largest number of i'm
migrants arriving by any one steam
er in many years,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Rattncd.

Pittsburgh, Pa, April BY vote
of AGO. 900 out of 504, 900 shares, the lease
of the Consolidated Traction company
for 900 years to the Union Traction
company was ratified at meeting OF
the stockholders
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
surreEderN to Kohhe,

Manila, April 2.-The Chinese Gen.
Pana, who has been terrorizing and
devastating the province of Panay,
has surrendered at Legaspi, to Brig.
Gen. Kobbe, who is bringing him to
Manila
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
The Supervisor Districts.

In contemplating the formation of
supervisor districts an effort should
me made to make them as compact as
possible, with population as nearly
alike in numbers as can be. Taking
the vote polled at the last election as
the basis, and counting five persons to
each votein the townships, the dis
tricts if formed as follows would have
the nearly relative population as
shown below, computed from is vote:
DISTRICT No. l.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03

Denver, Col, April IA call has
been issued for a state convention of
the peoples party at Florence April
25 for selection of IS delegates to at
tend the national convention at Sioux
Falls, S. D., Nav g.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Called to Meet MT Cincinnati,

Jackson, Miss, April 2. - Capt.
Frank Burkitt, president Of the Ma
tional Reform Press association, has
issued call for the association to as
semble in Cincinnati on the 18th day OF
Nav.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Not for Him.

"Are you an advocate of spelling re-
form?"
mo, by links! I'm taking die
tionary that costs three dollars
number, and I've got "a numbers Of
it, bound and paid for."-Chicago
Times Herald.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
A woman,s Discovery,

Isabelle used to sacrifice myself
for other people.
Belinda-Don't you do it now?
Isabelle-No. I've quit it; people
seem to like me just as well, and
/ know Pm more amiable and better
looking Detroit Free Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
The Best Blood Purifier.

The blood is constantly being puri-
fed by the lungs, liver and kidneys.
viii ha au no o need of pood a pnpe e
For this purpose there is nothing equal
to Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets, one dose of them will do you
more good than a dollar bottle of the
best blood purifier Price. % cents.
Samples free at j. III. Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Accents RESIGNATION.

Vienna, April 2.-The high cham.
berlain has accepted the resignation oil
| Dir. Hans Richter, director of the inn
| perial opera, and has appointed Prof
HeEmersberger as his successor.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
e YOU have not read Keiths, Sew,

II yUU hive HUU TVdU NeIUIIS' SUVUH
Studies for Young Men twenty-five
divisions and three hundred and nine
ty-two pages, illustrated,) you have
missed the best book ever printed on
the Care Of Body and Mind. 1t takes
in the subjects that are comonly left
out of book and will give you rich
rewards for the study. Postal brings
contents. Address Kings Command,
Belleyille. Ohio.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
steyn Goes to Pretoria

From Cape Town it is reported that
President Steyn has gone to Pretoria
after. according to refugees, issuing
an order that all British burghers re-
fusing to join the Boer armies shall be
shot. The stories of refugees, however,
are VIGOROUSLY unreliable.
The news from elsewhere is meager,
though the last reports from Natal in
dicated the speedy clashing of the OPP
posing armies.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
AIiners CeIehrate.

Springfield. H., April 2.-The min
e;'s of the Springfield subdistrict Sat-
urday celebrated the third anniversary
of the eight-hour movement with pa
rade and spenking at the state iinuse.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Fire Mt Johnstown. N. Y.

Johnstown, N. Y. April 2.-Fire
early in the day practically destroyed
the leather dressing establishment on
North Perry street owned by Topp 6,
Vosburgh. Loss, $4,000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03

Healthy wife, sound children; domes-
tic felicity and success in business do
not come by chance. They come be-
cause some Natural Laws have been
obeyed. If interested in these Laws
never before printed), write to Kings
Command, Belleville, Ohio.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
For SALE.

Part Of the Gillett farm three blocks
east of High school, Cresco, Iowa, in
lots to suit.
Also well improved 240 acre farm 4
miles northwest from Cresco. Will
sell all or part. w. A. SMITH.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
IFS Real FINN NOW.

Bobby is attending to his piano
forte lessons very faithfully of late"
said the youths uncle.
eyes," replied his mother. II don't
have any trouble with him about that
now"
"How did you manage it?"
"some of the neighbors complained
of he noise his exercises made, and
told him about it. Now he thinks It's
fun to practice" -Yit-Bits.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
belmont Elected a Director.

San Francisco, April At is an
nounced that August Belmont, of New
York, has been elected director of
the Southern Pacific.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03

Cleans the liver, purify the blood,
invigorate the body by using DeWitt's
Little EARLY Risers. These famous
little pills always act promptly. j. III.
Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
CITY Meat Market for Sale.

l will sell my place of business con-
sisting of shop, tools, ice house, good
barn and two lots on Main St, Fort
Atkinson, Ia. For price address
w. ]. HUBER, Ft. Atkinson, Ia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Youthful Pugilist NAV Die.

New York, April 2.-As the result
of injuries received in a juvenile spar
ring match, it is feared that Thomas
McGregor, of this city. may die. Both
of the boxers are C years old.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
WHITE g. LISTON
REAL ESTATE

We do au exclusive Real Estate
Business, devoting our entire time to
the hunting up and securing of bar
gains in farm lands. No charge for
showing land. Reduced railroad and
hotel rates secured. Call or write.
FuLDA, MURRAY CO.. MINI.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
Son for a Duchess.

London, April 2.-The duchess of
York was accouched of son Satur-
day morning. The child was born
at York cottage, sandringham. at
1880 o'clock. The duchess and infant
are doing well.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-04-03
n...ish Crnise.s at Tnku.

Tien Tsin. China. April 2.-1he Brit
ish seccnd-class cruiser Hermione and
third-class cruiser Brisk have arrived
at Taku.