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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-04-13
Headache for Forty Years.

For forty years I suffered from sick head
zche A year ago began using Celery King.
The result was gratifying and surprising,
my headaches leaving ut once. The head.
thanks 10 Celery King, | have hnd but one
headache in the last eleven months. know
tf Mt what cured me will help others.-Mrs.
.Tohn u. Van Keuren, Saugerties, n. Y.
Celery King cures Constipation and all dis
euses ofthe Nerves, Stomach, Livcrand IL i'd.
ueys. Sold by druggists. DC. and 6Oc.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-04-13

{, A New York superintendent of
schools says: we have had more cascs
of corporal punishment to Investigate
This year than usual. Our boys seem
more than ever given to fighting. l
think il is due TO the way in which most
of the newspapers exploit The doings of
prize fighters. Not only is Il great deal
of space devoted to prize fights, but
Che pugiIists and scenes ut the riug-
side are fully illustrated. Now, all this
hns bad effect on the boys. and is the
ause of most of their disordcrly acts"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1900-04-13

A young woman whose home is with
in few miles OF Augusta, Ca, makes
. comfortable living for herself and
YER mother by growing bulbs and sell
ing them TO northern seed houses. She
thherited about so acres of land which
he neighbors said was too poor to
pprout cowpcas. She bought mule
and went to work clearing up and fer
9fxing. Now she has Il beautiful bulb
unA flower farm.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
"DETAILS OF THE RETREAT.
Why Butler Could Not Maintain
His Position North of Tugela
River.
BoER SHELL FIRE MOST HARAsSIAG.
Further News of MacDonaId's Move
ments Show He Scored Distinct
Success-Three Ways in Which Lon
don Explains Buffers Retreat t.
Roberts at Modder RIVER.

Headquarters Camp, Springfield
Bridge. Feb. 8. = The position taken
north of the Tugela river proved diff
ficult one TO maintain. The regiments
sent across as reenforcements went into
the front line of trenches, but owing to
the great strength of the Beers in the
Brakfontein hills 10 the left it was i'm
possible to advance without risking UNI
necessary loss. The Beers continued
shelling the British position. Several
long TOM shells fell among the
transport trains and four burst on
Zivaat kop, but the Beers could not get
the range. The British guns posted
there failed to silence the "long tom"
or other masked guns. The Beers con-
tinued TO work the Nordenfeldts on the
British infantry entrenched on the hill.
The lire was severe at times.
Wednesday afternoon Gen. Butler re-
solved not to press the advance by this
route. The transport trains moved
back and theinfantry retired from Vaal
Krantz.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
ST. VALENTINES DAY.
Years Ago It Had Significance Which Is En-
tirely Lost Now.

st. Valentines day in the oldenrtimes was
hailed with delight by young men and maid
ems, for on that day they prepared with
great care respectful expressions Of love and
pretty implied hope for its return. A
great deal of time and care was required to
prepare one of these missives, and many
gallant knight rode many miles to deposit
his love token at his sweetheart's door.
Many people believed that the birds Sc
lected their mates on this day, and it was
also supposed that the first person met on
st. Valentines day would be ones future
husband or wife. Valentine parties were
a great source of amusement. At these
gatherings slips of paper containing the
names of all present were shaken well to-
gether in hat. Lots were cast, and the
one drawn was that persons valentine for
the evening. The young man was also ex-
pected to make present to his valentine,
some token suitable to whatever sentiment
the acts of courtesy had inspired.
Another source of amusement was the
writing of names each on separate slip
of paper, which was afterward rolled in,
side little bali of clay. The balls were
then immersed in basin of water. The
one that was brought 10 the top first was
said to be the one who would be married
before the year was out.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13

PLANTATION as she accepted Miss Becky's
scolding, without comment.
valentines, nonsense!" Miss Becky was
saying now. "Of course, always had too
much sense to send any. But wait; did
get one once! remember how provoked
pa was when he brought it home from the
post office. never told them it was from
Robert Mason, but Lavvy West had seen
him buying it and she had to tell pa or die.
That's the way with those Grabbed old
maids; they've always got to interfere with
other folks affairs!" Miss Becky was girl
again; she had quite forgotten that she her.
self was now an interfering old maid.
II never knew what pa said to Miss Lavvy
about that valentine, but ! reckon it must
have. been something pretty sarcastic, for
Robert hardly spoke to me the next time
he met me, and he took Cora Bell home from
choir meeting the next Friday night, instead
Of me. He married her the next year; no,
the year after, and they went away out west
to live. suppose pa was right, but Robert
was the only beau ever had, and, down in
my heart, did like that valentine, though
] let on to pa that thought it silly, tool"
The clock had licked off a good many min
uses and she had turned the heel of a
stocking, in her usual manner, before she
spoke again. 1--WE got that valentine this
very minute" she said, Though l haven't
looked at it for years. Yes, | suppose
could find it by candlelight, if wanted to.
It's in the little old hair trunk, with my big
doll and the first little dress ever wore.
Ma saved it for my own little girl, if l ever
had one, and reckon / saved the doll for
her, too, though never told anybody that"
She got up and rolled her knitting in neat
roll, putting it on the mantel, out of the
reach of Garfeld's playful paws. Then she
got down tin candlestick, which shone like
silver and lighted the candle.
cts foolish, know, but want to see my
valentine. -to;1ight,"n. she said and. takipr
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
departure or the majority of his col
Feeling at London.

London, Feb. 12.-Gen. Butler is
once more south Of the Tuge1a river;
Gen. Macdonald is back at the Modder
river, and apparently the Beers have
lost none of the ascendency they have
held so long. Yet Saturdays news by
no means causes the acute disappoint-
ment attendant upon the other fail
ures to relieve Ladysmith. This can
be attributed to three causes-frst,
there is strong belief that Gen. Bull
ler's last attempt was only a demon
stration on large scale; second, the
wiser critics had warned the public
not to expect the immediate relief of
Gen. White; third, the nation has set
tied down to the realization that the
war will last a long time. and they are
not swayed as at first by minor re-
verses and victories. The second and
third reasons are self-eNplaining. The
first requires considerable calculation.
Queen Keenly Interested.
The queens keen interest in Gen.
MacDonald's and the Highland bri-
gade was evidenced by the great con-
Germ she showed at the news of Mac
Donald's retirement from Koodoos-
berg. Her majesty sent special in
quiries to the war office, but as the
officials had no knowledge of the
movement up to midnight the queen
made her secretary telegraph twice to
Reuters news agency, asking for the
most minute details, whence the news
came and who sent it, and requesting
the earliest notification of any ex-
PLANTATION received.
a special dispatch dated spearmans
camp, Friday, February 0, says that
Gen. Buffers retirement was merely
temporary, owing to determination
to change tactics. The force. the dis
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
Boers Not surrounded.

Adispatch from Rensberg, dated Fri
day, February 9, reports much aggres--
ssiye activity against all the British
accommodating and declares the Beers
are in no }ss1se surrounded at Coles
berg, butIare simply held in check by
a series of camps forming semi-cir-
Gle from east 10 west fiaihs4Roers. it
is added, are still in full possession OF
their lines of communication with the
Free State and hold strong positions
around Colesberg.
During the morning of February
bombardment with lyddite occurred
at Rensberg and the Beers Maxim
Nickers are believed to have been 81
fenced. \ dozen dead Beers were
found on the kopjes.
Lord Roberts has addressed another
letter to Presidents Kruger and Steyn,
complaining of the wanton destruc-
ton of property in Natal.
The fact that the news of Lord Rob-
erts' message to Presidents Kruger
and Steyn came from the Modder
river is taken as an additional indi-
cation that the commander in chief
has gone there.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13

Washington, Feb. 12.-State depart
ment officials admit that the exist
ence of two great interests claiming
exclusive concessions in the Nicara-
guam canal project tends to complicate
very much the negotiations which
must be undertaken with Nicaragua
and Costa Rica as condition prece-
dent to the acquisition of right of
way for the canal by the United
States.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
First Governor of Tututln.

Washington. Feb. l2.-It has been
practically decided. by the secretary
of the navy to appoint Commander
Seaton Schroeder to be the first naval
governor of the Samoan island of
Tutuila. Commander Schroeder is at
present on duty in Washington as a
member of the board charged with the
revision of the naval regulations. This
work is about complete, SO that the
officer will be able to leave for his
new post at an early day.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
wolcott Cnnnot Accent.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Ex-Gov. Rog-
er Wolcott, of Massachusetts, has
wired the president his inability to
accept Il position on the new Philip
pine commission. The three commits
sioners already selected are Judge
Taft, Prof. Worcester and Col. Charles
DENLY. the last two having served on
the old commission. 1t is altogether
probable that the president will select
one member from the south, and pre-.
sumably IL democrat.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
WfIi sen Their Stock,

San Francisco, Feb. 12.-The Exam
iner says that according to a report
current in the offices of the Southern
Pacific company, the Crockers and
Mrs. Jane Stanford, who each hold
1850 shares of stock in the Pacific
improvement company, have at last
agreed TO sell TO Coils p Huntington
and the Speyer banking syndicate.
The purchase price for each block is
said to be between $5,cOo,Oo0 and &c.
100000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
Debate Begins.

Berlin, Feb. 12.-The debate on the
first reading of the navy bill was re-
sumed in the reichstag. Herr Hebel,
a socialistic leader, earnestly opposed
the measure.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
CREsco MARKETS
Corrected each Issue.
ADAM

~ think would go crazy with pain
were it not for Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, !" writes Mr.. w. III. Stapleton,
Herminie, Pa. II have been afflicted
with rheumatism for several years
and have tried remedies without
number, but Pain Balm is the best
medicine | have got hold Of" One
application relieves the pain. For sale
by DR.. VIM. Connolly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13

you luttuu W w dSIS
your hard-earned money on valentinesf" she
said, in tones of shocked surprise.
Emmy's face grew redder yet, if that was
possible, for it was the color of winter APP
pie already.
"only one Of 'em, Miss Becky" she fall
tered; "all tn girls buy 'em, an I'm late
with mine as it is, because you couldn't let
me go out last night" She glanced eagerly
at the door; but Miss Becky was not yet
through with the subject.
"Of course, have no say in the spending
of your money" she went on, "stil con-
.sider.it my duty to advise you to save it,
The savings bank
Emmy had turned pale. 81 did put TIL
money for my new hat in the bank, Miss
Becky; but IL must send Joe valentine.
He'll go for HE mai 10 tomorrow, an he'd be
disappointed if he didn't get one from me.
Please, may I go now?"
eyes, I suppose SO. But still think it
would be better for you to put the money
away towards the time you want to go to
housekeeping ~ s,feves-sent valentine in
my life, and don't know that I am any. the
worse for it. Lock the kitchen door, and be
careful that Garfield doesn't follow you"
Left alone with the softly purring Gar
field and the clock which had licked out the
first hour of her life and which would be
stopped at the one of her death, Miss Becky
sat down to her knitting. She knew that
nobody wanted homeknit stockings now,
but her mother had always knitted them in
the long winter evenings, and Miss Becky
followed in her mothers ways from sheer
lack of originality. As she knitted she
talked to herself, sometimes almost aloud.
She was ashamed of the habit and she had
carefully explained to Emmy that she was
merely counting stitches when her lips
moved In that fashion. Emmy was not an
observant person and she accepted the ex-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13

at me mreness OF the nour. sne spoppod,
stupefed, at the door. On the hearth rug
sat a rosy little girl, with huge old battered
doll in her arms, while Miss Becky lowered
over them both.
"Well, Emmy, hope you got pretty
valentine" said the transformed Miss
Becky. "This is mine!"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
Ambiguous.

Cholly-How would you like to buy me
for your-aw-v valentine, Miss MollyY
Molly But ] haven't cent to-day.-N.
Y. World
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
letting Even.

Julia, are you going to send any val.
entines this year?"
"Well, l think | will send you that spite
full comic one you sent me last year."--De.
troit Free Press.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
William Henry Green Dcad.

Princeton. n. j., Feb 12.-WIliam
Henry Green. head of the theological
seminary, is dead.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
A Comic Valentine

Easee Lyre-l wish l knew what kind Of
a valentine to send Miss Bullion.
Brushand Pencil-What's the matter with
a photograph of yourself?-Up to Date.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
obtnins CODY of BIN.

Cincinnati, Feb. 12.-Col. a. j. Scott,
attorney for the defendants in the in
junction proceedings to be heard by
Judge Taft, of the United States cir
cult court, on Monday next, in the
Kentucky state officers case, Saturday
received copy of the bill to be filed
here Col. John T. Hager, of Ashland,
KY, assistant counsel, arrived Satur-
day and with Col Scott and Lawrence
Maxwell, Jr., of this city, who has
been engaged as associate counsel,
began the preparation of their case.
Judge Scott stated that the char
acter Of thespetitiop was p II
as mas been outlined in the dispatches.
He stated that if he, was giving his
version of the petition he would say
that it was an incorporation of the
speeches that were made by Former
Gov. w. 0. Bradley in the campaign
Gov Bradley is the leading counsel
for the plaintiffs, and the author of
the original petition. 1t is evident
that the attorneys for the democratic
defendants are doing everything in
their power to be ready for the hear
ing next Monday afternoon and that
they dc not want any delay
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
His Valentines.

He chose comical one for man.
And tender one for his lass;
A twist In the envelopes ruined his PLAN
So now she won't speak as they pass. ]
Chicago Record.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13

The Valentine Joker
Observation-Disclosures
A Devoted Sort Of Lover.

A Devoted Sort of Lover.
Patsy-Say, Chimmy! Jess soak me good
one in de snoot, will yerS
Jimmy-Wot fer?
Patsy-W'y, me mudder jess sent me after
groceries, and spent all de change buyin' a
perfumed lace valentine fer Kitty Doolan,
and l want ter be crytn' ez natural ez posi-.
BILE wen git home an tell me mudder I
lost itl-Puck
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13

tons. The casualties were mostly
slight wounds.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13

ner huge bunch OF keys in her hand, she
went slowly up the stairs which led to the
attic, followed by Garfield.
When she reached the attic door she was
minded TO turn back. Its a FOOLS Grand"
she said. "Why, haven't thought of that
valentine for years-why should l bother
about it to-night9 No, I'll just get out
grandmother's quilt while Pm up here. It
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13


When they commenced TO she'll the
transport train the Beers got large
number of cannon into position.
ea-Iheir superiority of shell fire rem
dered the advance impossible
Macdonald SCORES Success.
Modder River, Feb. 9.-Gen. MacDon-
aid scored distinct success at Koo-
doosberg His original orders were to
hold the drift and construct fort. The
position, however, was extremely diff
ficult, along range of high hills running.
northwest and terminating close to the
drift on the north bank of the river. AS
it was impossible to hold the whole
summit Gen. Macdonald constructed
strong works across the center which
were held by Seaforth Highlanders and
three companies of the Black Watch.
While the Highland light infantry held
small kopje on the right, the Ninth
lancers patrolled the left toward the
river, Gen. MacDonald's plan being to
repel attacks.
Things went quietly until Wednes-
day, when the Beers advanced along the
ridge within 900 yards, mounting two
mountain 7-pounders which We're in
visible from the plain. They also held
smaller drift three miles to the west.
On receipt of this news, Gen. Methuen
dispatched large force of cavalry and
two horse batteries under Gen. Babing-
ton, with the purpose of surrounding
the Beers. In order TO further this plan
,, Gen. Macdonald adopted merely de-
fensiye tactics.
1t was not attempted to force back
the Beers right, which might have re-
suited in their general retirement too
soon.
Arrived Too Late.
Gen. Darlington left Modder river at
| 1880 in the morning and arrived within
| two miles of Koodoosberg a 4:30 p. m,
too late to attempt the turning move.
| ment.
The next morning it was found that
the Beers had fled from the lower drift
but still remained on the hill. which
they also left when they perceived Bah.
ington's movements. Early in the
! morning Darlington vigorously shelled
| the retiring Beers.
The whole British force is now re
turning to camp
This little affair reflects great credit
upon Gen. MacDopald's tactics. and
proves that the Hiehlanders have thor
oughly recovered their old go and cour
| age.
Captured by the Beers.
| Durham. Feb l2-The Beers have
/ taken Inkandla, a Zululand magis
tracy. The magistrate. the night pre-
vious. exploded the magazine an,
with his staff and the police evacuated
the place and proceeded to Eschowe
Extra Cabinet session.
London, Feb. 12. An extra cabine
council was held Saturday afternoon, il
response to summonses issued Frida,
evening. The council lasted over twt
hours; several members of the defens
coamitteewere prestEt,aiG J sd Sails
bury presided. The premier held
supplementary consultation after III
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13

The Clerk-Don't you think that that val
entine is pretty?
The Coon-Ya-as, but in de po'try it seq
"snow-white dove" Now, OATS hardly de
way I'd speak OBJ de lady tends it fo'l!10
Y, Journal.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
To the Teachers Of Iowa!

AS Superintendent of Public In
struction OF Iowa, take pleasure in
asking yol and your pupils to unite
with the Grand Army of the Republic
in observing Flag Day, February %,
1900.
In no better way are we able to keep
fresh in the hearts of our young
people a reverence for 1.-THE Star
Spangled Banner" than by the proper
observance Of these patriotic days.
The children should be taught to have
a deeper respect for the flag and a
higher appreciation of the value of
the services rendered by Washington
to his country.
''From the moment that Indepen-
dence was secured, no man in America
saw more clearly the necessity of Ma
tional Union, or defined more wisely
and distinctly the reason for it. He
is the chief illustration in popular
government of great leader, who
was not also a great orator"
In every schoolroom should be found
the American flag and picture of
the "Father of His Country,
1t is my earnest desire that suitable
exercises, planned by the teacher ahd
executed by the pupils, will be held in
every schoolroom in the state on the
above date.
RICHARD G. BARRETT,
Superintendent Public Instruction.
Dated, Des Moines, Feb. 2, 1890.
Is Short-Horn Bulls forSaIe
Young animals, all eligible to regis
! tratiOn, 81 miles northeast of Bonair.
RICHARDS 81 PHILLIPS,
37m3 Lime Springs, la.
\ educate Your fSoyycis With Cascarers.
1 Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever
toc. 2tc. II O. @. @. fail, druzgs.s refund nnonsl
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13

Valentine to a Dude.
The game of tag, my boy,
Wouldn't give you any joy.
Not a bit;
For throughout the entire game
Your posttion'd be the same
You'd be "It." -
IN. Y. World.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
Troops ordered Homo.

Immediately after Gov. Taylor came
from the hall orders were issued to the
troops to return to their homes and
Col. Williams at once sent messages or
dering cars to be prepared for their
transportation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
His Escape.

IT'S well that Cupid's blind, for he
Would weep at the designs
Which some queer people love to see
In comic valentines.
Chicago Record.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1900-02-13
Their Sentiments.

A valentine he penned with glee,
This vainly striving youth.
He hoped that 1t was poetry,
She hoped 1t was the truth.
-Washington Star.