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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
IOWA STATE NEWS.
TELLS THE STORY.
Minister ConHcr Describes How Pearl
Titus, of Vinton, Scaled the
Walls at PekinE,

The people of Vinton are greatly
pleased at the story told by Minister
Conger regarding their hero, Pearl
Calvin Titus, who scaled the walls at
Peking and brought the first relief TO
the foreigners who We're shut up in
side. Minister Conger had been asked
as to his opinion regarding this feat,
and he declared it to have been one
of the bravest and most hazardous
that he had witnessed during the en-
tire siege. He could not speak too
highly of Mr.. Titus, who is splendid
example of the American soldier, and
said:
The wall which was scaled by Titus
was the outer wall of the city. 1t Is an
Immense work, being over 100 feet in thick
ness at the bottom and about GO feet across
the top. Its height is about 40 feet. Just
before Mr.. Titus began tqsmount the wall
1t was covered with Chinese soldiers stand
on the top and firing down at the troops
of the powers The fire of the American
soldiers was directed on them, however.
and they disappeared before the ascent
was begun. Titus carried flag. 1t will
be remembered in the accounts of the siege
that he was named as the soldier who
pianied the 1rst flag on the walls of Pc
King. This honor belongs to him, and is
we'll deserved. Troops of other nations
were stationed along the wall and several
of them We're more favorably situated for
such an attempt than the American SOL
diers. The United States led the van, how
ever, as was the case all through the war
When Titus reached the top of the wall
ne was greeted with tremendous cheering
from both the imprisoned ministers and
their adherents and the soldiers who were
attacking from the outside. He was speed
lily followed by others, and soon the entire
wall was in the possession of the American
troops and those of other nations"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
THREE COURSES OPEN.
Attitude of the Cuban Constitutional
Convention Towards the Plat
Amendment

New York, May ia dispatch to
the Tribune from Havana says: The
constitutional convention is approach
ing acceptance CT the Plat amend
ment gradually. At a secret session
three separate courses were suggest
ed: First, to ignore the Washington
visit and adhere to the report formu-
lated by Gualberto Gomez rejecting
the Platt amendment; second, to ac-
cept the amendment Internationally;
third, to accept the amendment with
the report of the Washington commit
tees interviews with President Nc
Kinley and Secretary Root made a
part of 1t. The latter course seems to
be favored by a majority Of the MEM
hers
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
THE RIVER HORROR.
Complete List shows Loss OF
Twenty-Three Lives in the
City of Paducah Disastep,

Carbonate, III, May l5.-1he fol-
lowing is a complete list of those
drowned in the City of Paducah near
Fountain Bluff: Miss Mabel Gardner,
James W. Bell, Charles Johnson, James
Garfield, and 10 negroes, roustabouts,
whose names are unknown. Rabbi
! Block, just prior to the sinking of the
ship, claims that Miss Gardner, whom
he knew in st. Louis, was playing at
the piano and probably never left the
instrument. She is known to have
been engaged to prominent physi-
clan of St. Louis. The verdict of the
coroner's jury does not place the
blame upon anyone connected with
the vessel. The vessel is a total loss.
The cargo, which is a total loss, is
valued at $4,000, and the vessel at
$4,000
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
w onder land
1901

the annual publication of the
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY
will be found distinct advance,
In some respects, upon even its
immediate predecessor Wonder
land 1900.
Its cover designs and eight
chapter headings are by Alfred
LEM, of New York, from plastique
models and are splendid examples
of art.
There is within the covers of
the book much historical matter,
some Of it new, as we'll as purely
descriptive narrative.
The three principal chapters re-
late to the history Of the unique
NORTHERN PACIFIC TRADEMARK,
the CUSTER BATTLEFIELD in
Montana, and YELLOWSTONE
PARK. Each is profusely Illus
trated, the Trademark chapter in
colors. This trademark is of
Chinese origin and is 5000 years
old. Its story is strange one.
1t is safe to say that WONDER
LAND 1901 will be in greater de-
mand than any preceding volume
of the Wonderland family, and,
as heretofore it will be sent by
Chas. S. Fee, ST. Paul, MIMI, to
any address upon receipt of the
postage, Sir cents.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17

2;40 O'Clock in the afternoon he left
the Scott residence for the Valencia
street station. Here he met the train
| bringing the members of the cabinet
and remainder of his party, who had
fulfilled the. programme between San
Jose and this city President McKin-
ley was also met here by Mayor Phe-
Ian and formally received.
A Noisy welcome,
The president, the members of his
cabinet, Mayor Phelan and the re:
ception committee were taken by
special train to the Third and Towns
end street depot, where the military
and naval escort was waiting. Long
before the hour set for the presi-
dents arrival Third street from King
to Harrison was solid mass of hui
manity. Within a very few minutes
of the set time the distant sound of a
whistle signaled to the waiting
crowds in the southern part of the
pity that the president was approach
ing. Similar signals repeated at IN
tervals told of the progress of the
train along the stretch of track be-
tween the Twenty-sixth station
and the Third street depot. and final
ly the changing of the engine
bell announced its presence in the
railroad yards and near the end of its
journey. Then there was terrible
din. The whistles OF the factories
and machine shops OF the neighbor.
hood were turned loose, bells of the
yard engines were furiously rung,
thousands of voices joined in the
noisy welcome to the city's guests
and general movement among the
thickly packed humanity in the
streets added to the incident.
Tho Parade.
A few minutes after the train ar.
rived the procession was formed and
the march up Third street was begun
In the rear Of the platoon of mounted
i police and a battalion of patrolmer
came Grand Marshal Warfeld and his
aides. Behind them were swung into
/ line troop A. the special escort Of the
president, closely followed by the vet
eran guard of the Grand Army of the
| Republic. who acted as guard of hon
or for the battle flags of Presiden,
McKinley's regiment A second later
President Mckinley, reclining com
fortably in his carriage, was in full
view of the throng that had waited
so long TO greet him. Accompanying
him were Mayor Phelan and Irving NJ
Scott, the chairman of the citizens
/ executive committee. AS the carriage
was drawn out to the street and
turned in line with the procession
cheer after cheer rose from the null
titude, and was reechoed along the
narrow thoroughfares. Will his face
wreathed in a smile, President McKin-
ley gracefully raised his glossy high
bat, and bowed in acknowledgment of
the ovation.
After the presidents carriage came
, those of his cabinet, Gov Nash. of
i Ohio, and staff, and the Ohio congress
sional delegation. The long line of
| carriages was followed by 1000 troops,
infantry, artillery and cavalry from
the Preside, led by Gen. Shafter, and
1000 marines and sailors from the bat
tleships Iowa, Philadelphia and Wis
consin, under the command of Admiral
Casey.
Continuous Ovation,
! From the moment the president
emerged from the depot the cheering
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17

was intense, but as the long parade
got under way, its force seemed to be
redoubled. Far up the line, in advance
of the vanguard, the cry was caught
up. Block after block, in succession,
was soon faced with surging mass,
who broke forth into vociferous
proclamation of welcome. The hoarse
threats OF thousands Of factory whis-
ties were opened up in all parts of the
city. The sliding tones of the noisy
siren, the harsh blasts of horns, the
din of thousand devices for the pro-
duction of sound, the rattle of the iron
shod hoofs of horses on the cobbles.
the measured tread of thousands of
feet, the triumphal strains of bands
all were united with the voices of
the people in acclaim to the first man
of the nation.
The line of march was handsomely
decorated with flags, bunting and
evergreens. At Van Ness avenue,
President Mckinley reviewed the pro-
cession, after which he repaired to the
Scott residence for dinner.
Public Reception.
AT eight o'clock at night the presi-
dent was driven to the Ferry depot.
In the large and handsomely illumi-
mated nave of the large building, the
president received vast crowd of
people. Mayor Phelan delivered
brief address of welcome, to which
President Mckinley responded. En-
tering at one door of the nave, the
people passed down the hall to the
southern end, where President Nc
kinley stood, surrounded by members
of his cabinet and other prominent
visitors. The president did not engage
in handshaking. but graciously bowed
as the people passed. each one saluting
uim with a small flag.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
GROWING STRONGER.
Mrs. Mckinley Is Making Crafty
ing Progress.
CONDITION SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.
The President Makes His Formal En-
try to San Francisco and Is Ac-
corded Joyous, Though
Noisy, Welcome.

San Francisco, May 15.-1t was an
nounced at the Scott home Tuesday
afternoon that Mrs. Mckinley was a
shade better than early in the day,
feeling stronger and brighter than at
any time since the beginning of her
illness. She slept some during the
morning, and DIR. Rixey is well pleased
with her progress.
President Enters Frisco.
San Francisco, May 15.-President
Mckinley made his official entry into
this city, the objective point of his
tour, late Tuesday afternoon.
After being formally welcomed by
Mayor j. D. Phelan, he was driven
through the principal streets, at
tended by military and naval es-
cort. At night he attended a public
reception in the large nave of the
Market street ferry depot.
Early in the morning President Nc
Kinley decided that owing to Mrs.
McKinley's illness he would not visit
Stanford university, as had been
planned, but would limit himself to
the days exercises in this city. At
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17

the morning. The wagon left the barn
under the escort of so patrolmen, in
Guiding mounted officers, and proceed
ed several hundred yards south on
Quail street, through crowd of sew
eral thousand persons. The wagon
had no sooner stopped for the men
TO commence work than wild dash
was made for them. The police were
powerless to stop the storm of stones
and bricks showered upon the non
union men from vacant lots, cross
streets and housetops. The men lay
upon their faces on the floor of the
wagon and, surrounded by the mount
ed men, who used their clubs on the
more aggressive of the rioters, We're
hurried back to the barns. Two of
the nonunion men were injured. Sew
eral of the mob were severely dubbed.
Three arrests were made.
The first step in the movement to
quell disorder by military force was
taken Tuesday night, when the Tenth
battalion and Third signal corps of
the national guard assembled at their
armory. The order calling out the
troops created a profound impression
among the strikers and their sympa-
thizers, and crowds surrounded the
armory. Later it was decided to or
der out the Twenty-third regiment, of
Brooklyn.
Brooklyn Troops Ordered Out.
Albany, y. y. May l5.-The Tween
ty-third regiment, of Brooklyn, has
been ordered out to quell the riots in
Albany. They are expected here at
noon to-day.
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Granger and FIorenceyiIle.


Cold nights for May this week but
getting warmer.
The farmers are nearly all through
planting corn.
B. j. O. Lange planted Pete Peter
sons corn Tuesday of this week.
Will Thomas, Wren ST. Johns hired
man received word that his mother
was very sick in Wis, so went home.
Mrs. DR.. Goudy came home Tuesday
afternoon, she has been visiting at
her home near Spring Valley for the
past week, her sister Lula brought
down.
DR.. Gowdy is having cellar wall
built under his house, Hooker Serfling
& Sons and VIM. Engelhorn are doing
the work.
The Granger feather renovators are
doing some good work.
John Bigalk is still on the gain.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. e. G. Reyn-
olds, May 10th,. little girl baby.
j. L. Drummond drives his sorrell
mare every day now, money could not
buy her.
Mrs. Walt Kendall and children of
Kendallville are visiting at her moth
ers, Mrs. Clink, of Florenceville, Ia.
@. R. Hosford has moved back to
Florenceyille, and Al G. Serfing moved
on where he moved from.
Bert Hampton was over to Preston
last Sunday and got his wife who has
been visiting with her sister, Mrs.
Thos. Morgan.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Wanted Thirtcen-1nch she,,.

The negro porter in certain office
building applied to a young lawyer
who had frightened him on various oc-
casions and asked him to write out all
of the big words he knew on a piece of
paper.
The lawyer, being puzzled at the re-
quest, asked the negro what he wanted
with the words.
well, you see, boss" replied the
darby, II is going to have debate with
a sassy young Niger who thinks he is
dedicated. He don't know big words,
and he hasn't got de sense to find out
how to git dem, and if you will jest
help me out, boss, will do dat niger
up in de fust round. Memphis Scim-
itRr
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17

New York, May 15.-Otficial an
nouncement is made of the formation
of a company which will acquire the
larger cotton duck manufacturing
concerns of the country. The new
company will be known as the United
States Cotton Duck corporation and
will be organized under the laws of
New Jersey. 1t will have an author
lied capital of $25,ooo,ooO of six per
cent. cumulative preferred stock and
$25 900 900 of common stock.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Elma.


J. T. Ayers is back from month =
stay in the Dakotas.
Sid Fravel and wife were over from
Cresco, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Brown were
visiting DEBORAH friends a few days
last week.
Mr.. Kern, of New Hampton, spent
Sunday with his children at the
barrow.
Chas. Croft came over from Cresco
Saturday for an over Sunday visit
with his family.
Misses Kate Conely and Lizzie
Brandan are here from Oelwein, the
guests OF their many friends.
Charlie Ramsey, of Mason City, re-
turned home Monday after short
visit with relatives.
Or. Mulick entertained his sister,
Miss Annie, of Riceville, over Sunday.
j. w. Hess and family now occupy
one of the ]. L. Ayers houses on the
West Side.
Matt DeFord has moved into the
King store building, West Side.
Contractor Tom Byrnes was in from
Lourdes. Monday, looking after a car
of lime which he was having unloaded
at this point.
j. w. Conway, our hustling furni-
turc dealer, shipped a large order of
furniture to New Hampton, Monday.
Vet Chapman has returned from
Dakota where he has been looking up
some bargains in land.
Geo. II. Kellogg, of Cresco, was in
town Friday completing few piano
sales. Mr.. Kellogg is agent for the
Lakeside.
Mrs. e. Galehouse returned Satur-
day from weeks visit with her
sister in ST. Paul.
A beautiful monument has been
erected in the Catholic cemetery in
memory of the late ). W. O'Neil.
Mr.. L. Place, of Milwaukee. was in
town Saturday on business connected
with the Northwestern Tow Co.
The West Hotel opened with
grand Sunday dinner; about forty of
our towns-people partaling of what
was pronounced swell spread. We
wish Landlord Leib success.
f. e. Howard and DR.. Suite were
among the Cresco visitors Sunday.
Miss Josie Marshek has been taking
short vacation from her store duties
at Gessell's and is visiting with her
parents at Spillville from which place
she returned Sunday morning.
The ladies held their regular Satur-
day afternoon prayer meeting last
week with Mrs. Young south of town.
Fathers Gum and Nolan were
among the priests attending the dedi-
cation ceremonies of the German
Catholic church at Cresco, Sunday.
Misses Mary Carr and Thresa Bau-
master, of New Hampton, came up
Saturday and were over Sunday guests
at the D. Fallgatter home south of
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. Spaulding are in
Charles City making a short stay.
before going to Chicago and Forest
Lake where they will visit relatives
and friends some time.
Mike Robinson, the New Hampton
monument dealer, was up Saturday
placing several monuments in posi-
ton.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Mysterious Disappearance.

There is much excitement in Floris
on account of the mysterious disap-
pearance of A.. s. Kendrick, well to
do and highly respected citizen, who
on the 1st of May drew 5000 from the
bank and has not since been seen.
He stated he intended to buy farm.
His wife and friends fear foul play.
He is quite well off.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
To Move Confedernte Dead.

Washington, May 15.-Quartermas-
ter General Ludington has entered
into contract with r. w. Darby, Of
this city, for the removal of the re-
mains of the confederate dead in the
Soldiers Home cemetery and in the
Arlington cemetery to another section
OF the last named cemetery which has
been set aside by the secretary of war
for their Refinement,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Eour Men Killed

Roanoke, Va, May 10 News
reached here of an accident in tun-
mel where a number of men We're at
work near Shawsville, on the Norfolk
d Western road, 20 miles west of
Roanoke, at six o'clock p. IN. Tues
day, in which four men were killed
and one fatally injured, while two
are said to be buried under mass of
stone and dirt,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Whooping COUGH.

A woman who has had experience
with this disease, tells how to prevent
any dangerous consequences from it.
She says: Our three children took
Whooping cough last summer, our ba-
by boy being only three months old,
and owing to our giving them Cham
berlain'S Cough Remedy, they lost
none of their plumpness and come out
In much better health than other
children whose parents did not use
this remedy. Our Oldest little girl
would call Justify for cough syrup be-
tween whoops. Jessie PINKEY HALL,
Springville, Ala. This Remedy If for
sale by shuttleworth Drug 90.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Trensurer. May Aase.a.

Judge Wheeler has handed down an
opinion at Council Bluffs in the case
of August Beresheim VS.. County
Treasurer Arnd, holding that the
treasurer had the right to assess per-
sonal property which had been omit
ted from the assessment rolls for the
years 1898, 1899 and 1900. There are
number of similar suits pending
and this decision practically covers
the points involved in all,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Heart
/ q 2zzG

are Natures warning no',s
approaching danger from :,
eased heart. If you va
avoid facilitating diseases, Q.
even sudden death from III
hidden trouble pay heed to the
early warnings. Streng1he:, I!
hearts muscles, quiet its ncrv.
Gus irritation and regulate its
action with that greatest of all
heart remedies, DR.. Miles
Heart Cure.
"Quick, darting pains shot
through my heart, left side and
shoulder and at night my limbs
would be numb and cold. One
bottle of DR.. Miles Heart Cure
relieved me and six bottles COM
pletely cured me-"
w. L. BYERs, Whit, Texas
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Denounce "Rag Timeo Mu.ic

Denver, Col, May 15.-The Amer
lean Federation of Musicians. now in
convention here, has adopted resolu-
tons, introduced by H. U. Wheeler, Of
Kansas City, characterizing rag
time" tunes as "unmusical rot" and
pledging members of the fedora ton
to make every effort to suppress
and to discourage the playing and
publishing of such musical trash" 1t
was decided to hold the next annual
meeting at Buffalo, N. Y. The date
will be fixed by the executive board
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Find. Mrs. Nation Guilty

Topeka, Kan, May l5.-The jury in
the case of Mrs. Carrie Nation,
charged with joint smashing, re-
turned verdict of guilty. The trial
was before the district court and sem
tence will be pronounced this morn
ing. 1t is the general impression
that she will be released on the pay
ment of fine and costs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17

Berkeley, Cal, May 15.-The degree
of doctor of laws mas been conferred
upon William Mckinley. Only twice
before since the founding of the uni
vcrsity in 1868 has this degree been
bestowed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Match Factory burned.

Detroit, Mich, May 15.-Fire early
in the morning totally destroyed the
entire plant of the Walkerville Cont
match factory. The total loss is placed
at $ll5.o0o, with $4,000 insurance.
About 100 men were employed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
The Torch In South Africa

London, May ia parliamentary
paper just issued shows that 634 farm
buildings, cottages and novels were
burned in the Orange River colony and
the Trapsvaal from June, 1900, to the
end of january, 1901.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
OuIlhlR

Queercus-It is always the unexpect.
cd that happens.
Hloomicus-1t never happens with
me- J am always expecting the uuex.
pected-Chicago Tribunp.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
uundrcd. of Hou,c. nurned

ST. Petersburg, May l5.-Six hun
dred and fftY-two houses, including
100 shops, have been destroyed by fire
nj !'reSt, in the province of Wasaw
The loss is given at II, 100000 roubles.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
Salaries Changed.

The salaries of the following presi-
Dental postmasters have been in
creased and decreased:
Carroll, $1,000 to $4,000; Dexter. $1,000 to
s1,400; Dysart, $1,000 to $1,000: Elma, 81 100
to $1,000; Extra, s1.100 to $1,000; Fayette.
81, 400 to $1,000; Atlantic. 1920 to 81, 300; De-
corah. s2,4O0 to $500; Dyersville, 81, 400 to
$1,000; Elkader, 81 800 to s1.40O; Baskerville,
sl,90o to $1,000 Fairfield, $1,000 to 1890; Fort
Dodge, $500 to 81, 100.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
DR.. Miles,
Heart Gore

controls the heart action, accel-
crates the circulation and builds
up the entire system. Sold by
druggists on guarantee.
DR.. Niles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-05-17
An Evening Attack.

Several thousand strikers and SYM
patbizers charged at dusk on wag-
on load of nonunion men who had
been sent out from the Quail street
barns to repair the trolley wires
which had bgen cut during the riots Of