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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
x-RAYs IN SLOT MACHINES.
Patent Apparatus of Novel Design to
Make Appearance ON Ghicaso
Streets.

An automatic machine that for odd
ity is likely to prove popular is to
appear ON the Chicago streets within
the next two or three weeks. The
American N-Ray company is prepar-
ing to put out several hundred X-ray
machines that will operate automat-
ically on depositirag nickel in the
slot.
The other day an exhibition of the
new machine was given in the offices
of William I. Blaine, president of the
company, in the Continental National
Bank building. The apparatus is con-
structed somewhat after the fashion
of the familiar picture machines, ex-
cept a space is left behind the lenses
for the insertion of objects.
A block of wood several inches in
thickness was held before the ma
chine and objects on the further side
seen plainly. The light is steady and
clear and of unusual brilliance.
"The machine is built on principles
different entirely from Crooks static
machine" said Mr.. Blaine. "The au-
tomato machine will work under any
and all circumstances, and the light
will be clearer and better than that
produced by regular apparatus"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
Wonderlan
1901

the annual publication of the
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY
will be found a distinct advance,
in some respects, upon even it's
immediate predecessor Wonder
land 1900.
Its cover designs and eight
chapter headings are by Alfred
LEM, of New York, from pIastiaue
models and are splendid examples
of art.
There is within the covers of
the book much historical matter,
some of it new, as well 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 Ks 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, SiJ cents,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
Explain, atory

Explanatory.
Ethel Jagged siS)--What does "alphs-
betical order" mean. Johnny?
Johnny tagged seaen)-oh, that's
when ma orders US tosmilnd our p's and
u'st-Judge
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
THE TELOPTOSCOPE.
Wonderful Little Device That Sends
Pictures in Colors.
New York Inventor Succeeds in Pros
ducing an instrument That VIII
Transmit Over Ordinary Elec-
trio Circuit Optical Image.

Philip K. Stern, mechanical and
electrical engineer at 1870 Fulton street.,
New York, said the other afternoon
that he has perfected and now has
patents pending for an apparatus for
the transmission of optical images in
colors. The device will be known as
the teloptoscope. 1.-The principal upon
which the thing works is this" Mr..
Stern said: "The transmitter is TO-
cused upon the optical image to be
sent. The luminous rays are trans
formed into electric currents and sent
to the receiving end over an ordinary
electric circuit. One additional wire is
necessary, however, for manipulating
the receiving apparatus. The electric
currents are again employed at the dis
tant end to vary the intensity Of the
ray of light which is thrown on the re-
ceiving instrument.
"The variations of the beam of light
at the receiving station corresponds
to the light and shadow at the trans
uniting station. The picture SO re-
ceived will be in one color, but by an
arrangement of three colored screens
the apparatus will be made to repro
duce the proper tints.
IF it is desired to photograph the
view reproduced all that is necessary
is the placing of a dry plate in the re.
ceiver. By this means photographs
may be taken in any part of the worlt
of objects in any other part
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
CHAPTER XIV.

But there was little merriment
when, Ave minutes later, the house
hold had taken account Of stock and
realized the extent of their losses.
Maidis's had evidently been the last
room visited. The dressing table and
wardrobe Of the opposite chamber
that occupied by Col. and Mrs. Brent
had been ransacked. The colonels
watch and chain-too bulky, he said,
TO be worn at dinner in white uni
form-his Loyal Legion and Army of
the Potomac insignia and some priced
though not expensive trinkets of his
good wife were gone. Miss Porter's
little purse with her modest savings
and brooch that had been her
mothers were missing. And with
these items the skilled practitioner
had made good his escape.
On the floor, just under the window
in Maidie's room, lay keen double
edged knife. The stumps of two or
three matches found in the coloners
apartment and others in Miss Por-
ter's showed that the thief had not
feared to make sufficient light for his
purpose, ard from the floor of
Marion's room, close to the bureau,
just where It had been dropped when
the prowler was alaramed, Miss Por-
ter picked up one of the old-fash-
toned "phosphors" that ignite noise
lessly and burn with but tiny flame.
Marion's portemonnaie was in the
upper drawer, untouched, and such
jewelry as she owned, save two pre-
cious rings she always wore, was
stored in her fathers safe deposit
box in the bank at home. The colonel
was really the greatest loser and de-
clared 1t served him right, both pro-
yost marshal and chief of police hav-
ing warned him to leave nothing sly
ing around loose.''
At sound of shots on the Gale
Nueva Brent had sailed forth, and,
rushing impetuously into the dimly-
lighted thoroughfare, had narrowly
missed losing the top of his head as
well as his watch, an excited sentry
sending bullet whizzing into space
by way OF the colonel's pith helmet,
which prompted the doctor to say in
his placid and most effective way that
more heads had been lost that night
than valuables, and one bad shot be-
gat another.
Sentries down towards the barracks,
hearing the three or four quick re-
ports. bethought them of the time
honored instructions prescribing that
in case of blaze which he could not
personally extinguish the sentry
should shout 'Fire!' discharge his
piece and add the number of his
post" Sagely reasoning that nothing
but fire could start such row, or
at least that there was sufficient ex-
cuse to warrant their having some
fun of their own to enliven the dull
hours of the night, Numbers and 8
touched off their triggers and yelled
"Firel" Five and s, nearer home, fol-
lowed suit. and In two minutes the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14

manifest excitement. II beg par
don, colonel" he began, "our sentry,
No. 8, was found minute ago-shot
dead-down on the Padre Faura. My
men said they saw an officer running
from the spot, running this way, and
this gentleman-Mr. Stuyvesant.
isn't it?"
There was an awkward silence, an
awkward pause. 81 certainly was
there not long ago." spoke Stuy-
yesant. "And No. 6, your sentry,
was then all right. I certainly came
running"
That's all can hear" was the
sharp interruption. My orders are
to arrest you. You're my prisoner,
Mr.. Stuyvesant." gasped the lad.
"Preposterous!" said DR.. Frank
few minutes later, when told by an
awe-stricken group what had oc-
Cured.
"Preposterous say II" echoed
Brent. And yet, see here oh, of
course, you know Maj. MacNeil, field
officer of the day." he added indicat-
ing tall, thin-faced, gray-mustached
officer of regulars who had but just
arrived, and who now held forth a
cleaning revolver with the words:
Il picked this up myself-not ten
yards from where he lay"
1t was Marion's.
ITO be continued]
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
BAD BLOOD,
BAD COMPLEXION.

The skin is the seat of an almost end
less variety of diseases. They are known
by various names, but are all due to the
same cause, acid and other poisons in
the blood that irritate and interfere with
the proper action of the skin.
To have smooth, soft skin, free from
all eruptions, the blood must be kept puse
and healthy. The many preparations OF
arsenic and potash and the large numbes
Of face powders and lotions generally
used in this class of diseases cover up
for short time but cannot remove per-
manently the ugly blotches and the red,
disfguring pimples.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14

D. 4. Lyons,
Dealer in Farm Implements
Headquarters for All that is Best in Farm
Machinery, Buggies Wagons, &c. We
carry the Most Complete Line to
be found in any retail estab-
ishment in the northwest.
All goods Warranted. It will be pleasure
to show you our stock and we guar
antee to treat you right.
Here is a Partial List of a few of the Lead
ing Makes handled by us.
Threshersand Engines.
Gaar Scott Is Co Advsnbe Threshing
Binders, Mowers and Hay Rakes:
Dee.ng Harvesting Machine Co.
Carriages. Buggies and Spring Wagons:
kugnan GabaAithCo Racine Wagon and Carriage Company
Klblinger s. Co,
Hay Leaders:
Rock Island .CB&Q Deere & Co
Corn Planters
Deere Hayes. Moline Champion
Sulky Plows and Corn Cultivators:
Deere s. Co. JI Case Plow Co. Potter Plow Go
GAINESVILLE Machinery Company
Farm Wagons:
Weber. T. G. Mandt L. O. Rud.
Disc Cultivators:
GAINESVILLE Machinery Companp
Harnesses:
The complete line of Hand and Machine Made Double
Single Harnesses in the county
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14

Motherhood ought always to bring
happiness. But it is often the begin
ming of lifelong unhappiness. AS pre-
paration for motherhood, and as pre-
ventive Of the ills so often following
maternity Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription has been hailed as uGod-send
to women" It heals diseases peculiar
to women, tones up the system, makes
motherhood practically painless, and es-
tablishes the sound health which insures
healthy children.
rDuring the past year found myselfpregnant
and in rapidly failing health writes Mrs W. ].
Kidder, of Hill Dale Farm, (Enosburg center),
Enosburg, VT. 1T suffered dreadfully from hloat-
ing and urinary difficulty. I was growing per.
ceptiby weaker each day and suffered much
sharp pain at times. felt that something must
be done sought your advice and received a
promp4 reply. took twelve bottles of DR..
Pjerce's Favorite Prescription, and also followed
your instructions began to improve immedi-
ate1y, my health became excellent, and could
do all my own work I'VE live on good sized
FARM walked and rode all could, and en-
ioyed it. had short easy confinement and
have healthy baby boy"
DR.. Pierce's Medical Adviser (paper
covers) is sent free on receipt of RI one
cent stamps to pay cost of mailing 0aky.
Address DR.. R. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14
Miss Lauraine Mead
Pupil of VIM. H. Sherwood
Chicago,
TEACHER OF PIANO PLAYING
ASSISTED BY
MISS GENEvIEVE DISSMORE

Miss Mead is conscientious and
intelligent music teacher.-Wm. I'll.
ShererOod
Miss Mead studied in Boston one
year, part of the time was under my
immediate instruction in the branch
of piano. Miss Mead is very studious
and her progress was entirely salts
factory. She has had experience in
teaching and it affords me great
pleasure to recommend herr. NJ.
Davis, Professor of Piano and Vioh,,,
Boston Training School of Music.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-06-14

shipwrecked saTlor-Wal, de, grub is
all gone.
shipwrecked Gent-oh. no; we can
squeeze the starch out of the shirt and
make pudding yet Chicago Amer
lean.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
THE WOMAN'S AUXILIARY.
May Meeting of Delaware Branch Held at
Stanton Yesterday.

May Meeting of Delaware Branch Held at
Stanton Yesterday.
The May meeting of the Delaware
Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to
the Board of Missions was held in st.
James Church, Stanton, Thursday
afternoon, Mrs. 9. L. McIlvaine pre-
siding. Miss Emory of New York, the
general secretary of the Womau's
Auxiliary. made an address IN which
she told of the many letters received at
the Church Missions House. some
encouraging and some discouraging.
The needs of the Board of Missions
are very large, by reason of special ie-
quirements. Miss Emery told of a
young churchman, who, upon coming
into a fortune, gave S100.000 to. mis-
sions, and at his death left another
$780, 900 for the same purpose. The
auxiliary this year is rebuilding st.
Luke's Hospital, Shanghai. 1t is look
ing forward to the triennial convention
in San Francisco next October and
hopes to have contribution of 500, 600
as against SS3, 900 three years ago. Mrs.
Caleb Churchman reported AN increase
in the number of mission boxes and
Mrs. Andrew q. Wilson urged the CON
tinuance of efforts to have goodiy
united Offering; Delaware contributed
more than 81, 200 three years ago. The
check for the next remittance to San
Francisco, where the convention will
meet. will be in satin envelope bear
ing an engraving of Old Swedes Church.
announcement was made that O
revenue cutter will leave Seattle,
Washington State, May 18th for Point
Hope, where DIR. John briggs, the
medical missionary from this state, is
located, and persons desiring TO send
him books and magazines may get then
to Seattle in time by mailing them
tomorrow. They should be- sent in care
of Capt. Tuttle, United States Revenue
cutter.
1t was reported that new branch
has been starred at Clayton. Thu
auxiliary was entertained at luncheon
in Stanton.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY.

William Fisher Accused of Entering the
Harkins Residence at Eighth and Tatnall
Streets.
About 2o'clook Friday morning Mrs.
John j. Harkins of Eighth and Tatnall
streets was aroused from her SUMMERS
by noise which sounded as il some
body was prowling about the lower part
OF the house. She gave an alarm and
presently the form of negro was seen
darting across roofs, evidently having
left the Hsrkins house in haste and
desiring to get at safe distance as
econ as possible
The police were notified and Capt.
George Black -and Patrolman Harry
Taylor were soon upon the scene and
alter hurried search they arrested
William Fisher, colored, who is not
unknown to the police, in Whitehhapel.
They accused him Of being implicated
in the robbery and he admitted having
been around the playe. As matter OF
fact pair of shoes which looked as IL
they belonged to Fisher were found in
the Harkins house. While the police
were looking for the thief people at the
house were making an investigation.
They discovered that an entrance had
been effected through cellar door and
some of the rooms had been ransacked,
but nothing of very great Importance
| taken.
Fisher was arraigned in the Municipal
Court Friday morning and after pre-
| liminary bearing held in $500 bali fol
the Court OF General Sessions.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
THE JACOB TOME INSTITUTE.

The Rev. A. IS. Mowbray, pastor of
Tome Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Church. Fort Deposit, publishes in the
local paper lengthy letter in defence
of the trustees of the Jacob Tome In
stituie, who refused to re-elect Dr..
james q. Mackenzie as director of the
institute Mr.. Mowbray says;
DIR. Mackenzie, during the time OF
his administration, has persistently|
sought to change the purpose for which
the institute was founded eliminating
the girls from the LARGEST benefits, dis1
couraging the poor, and in proportion
building up a high priced pay school
for tho rich. He has avowedly dis-I
couraged the industrial and business
side of the work tor the classical, going
so far as to insist upon the undemo1
cratic proposition of separate gradual
tion for the industrial and commercial
atudents-a sort OF j i'm Crow Car in the
institute. He has been phenomenally,
and needlessly lavish in the use of the
institutes money, defeating all peace
able efforts of the board for an adj
ADMINISTRATION of economy.
DR.. Mackenzie by his attorneys, has
docketed suit in, the Circuit Corrt at
Elkton against the trustees Of the in
stitute aud directed the clerk to issue
summons for the defendants, return
able at the June term of court. The
damages claimed are NOT set forth in
the paper filed, but the amount is
generally understood to be 500, 600 This
suit is the result of differences existing
between the director and the trustees,
who notified the director that he
would not be employed after the exl
pirarion of the present school year.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
DR.. M. E. DOWNES DEAD.
Laudanum Poisoning Caused His Death
Delaware Hospital.

Laudanum Poisoning Caused His Death at
Delaware Hospital.
DIR. Martin e. Dowres, aged "a years,
of Magnolia, died at the Delaware Hos
pital Thursday afternoon of laudanum
poisoning. He was found unconscious
il room at the Grand Union Hotel,
Front and French streets, yesterday
week. As result of the efforts o
the hosp tai physicians he seemed to
rally and Thursday morning there were
hopes that he would recover.
Nothing was found in his possession
that would indicate any intention on
his part TO commit suicide, He had
some -yials and boxes Of tablets such rs
are carried by physicians. These in
cluded morphia and strychnia tablets.
He is said to have been worrying of
late over business troubles.
lis father, John M. Downes, and his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Draper. Of Mag
nolia. we're at the hospital at the time
OF his death. Mre. Downes, his wife.
was away ON visit aud had not reached
Wilmington when death occurred.
DIR. Downes left his home in Mag
nolia on Monday to visit Wilmington
and Philadelphia, He appeared to he
10 fine spirits and eaid he would return
in two or three days. On Tuesday even
ing he registered at the Grand Union
Hotel and was found unconscious there
on Wednesday, Relatives say they can
assign no reason why ne should have
| taken a drug with the intention Of
killing himself and they express the
opinion that he accidentally took &C
overdose
lnterment was made at Magnolia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
People VINO Want New City Charter Are
Circulating Petitions to the Governor.

People VINO Want New City Chatter Arc
Circulating Petitions to the Governor.
A number of people who want new
charter for the city OF Wilmington are
circu ating petitions TO GOV. Hum
nskire him to cal a special session of
the General Assembly to take action In
the matter. The petitions road as fol-
lows;
To His Excellency, John Hum.
Governor of Delaware:
The UNDERSIGNED, citizens and tax
payers OF the city of Wilmington.
respectfully represent:
That the existing system OF local
government in our city affords oppor-
tunities for gross ahuse Of power on
tho part OF public ciBcia's, but pro
vides no sufficient means OF correction
or redress by the people.
That franchises for the use of the
streets of the city have been granted to
private corporations by these officials
without securing adequate RETURN
therefore to the city, and in total dis
regard OF the rights OF the Taxpayers,
although we believe these COL pofations
would have willingly paid substantial
sum of money into the city treasury
foi the valuable privileges granted
\ them had they been required to do SO.
That the handsomely paved streets of
| the city, which cost hundreds of
thousands of dollars borrowed on bonds
for the purpose Of improving the city,
have been virtually destroyed through
the neglect of these officials to protect
the public property committed to their
care =.
That the bonded debt of the city has
been increased until it now reaches
the enormous sum of 1000, 600, and a
deficit in the city treasury is threatened.
That Notwithstanding the rate Of
taxation on real estate is now wholly
out of proportion 10 the rental value
of the property, an increase of taxes is
contemplated and will be rendered
necessary to cover the floating debt
and provide for current expenses.
That there is urgent need OF a
thorough and complete reorganization
of the city government as the only
means of preventing further growth
of prevailing evils.
That under the presant charter OF
the city the voters have not the power
TO effect the required changes.
We therefore, respectfully request
your Excellency to call the Genera
Assembly together in special session tC
make such alterations in the charter
OF the city as will enable the peoTle tt
bring about the necessary reforms IL
the administration OF the city govern
ment, .t
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-05-16
CAMpMEETlNG ASSOCIATION.
Camp to Begin on August LIST and Continu
10 Days.

Camp to Begin on August LIST and Continue
10 Days.
Brandywipe Summit Campmeeting
Association held its annual meeting
on the grounds Thursday afternoon.
The Rev, o. W PRETTY man, pastor Of
Brandywine NJ. e. Church, was selected
to be minister-in charge of next
summers campmeeting, which is to
open August Let and continue for 10
days. June 18th was selected as loca-
tion day.
The trustees held their meeting at
]. 80 O'Clock in the afternoon, Samuel
II. Baynsrd presiding. Financial Secre-
tsry l. Elmer Perry reported for last
camp that the receipts and expendi-
lures, including s130 paid on the debt,
amounted tU'si, 900. The general camp
meeting association met at 2. 80 O'Clock,
with the president, @. W. Day of
Talleyyille, IN the chair. The follow
ing officers were elected: President, Mr..
Day; Vice President, DR.. Watt; Secre-
tary, |. Elmer Perry Trustees for three
years. Lewis I. Grubb, /. Elmer Perry,
Samuel II. Iaynard; one year, to sue
coed DR.. James Grove, the Rev. DR..
r. H. Adams. The trustees later
selected the Rev. O. ". Prettyman to
be minister in charge of camp, and l.
Elmer Perry to be financial secretary.
After the adjournment Of the general
meeting the new trustees assembled
and chose MIR. Baynard for president
Thomas w. Johns son, treasurer; l..
| Elmer Perry. secretary, and an execu-
| tive committee composed of Lewis T..
qrutb, William A. Hukill and MIR.
Baynard. George w. Vandegrift was
selected as camp superintendent
Pastor Prettyman outlined his plar
of proposed action and he was In
struoted by the trustees to prepare any
ELAN he thought best. lie. expects tC
make O feature of the music at this
years services, and will have large
choir.
Among the persons who visited th,
woods during the day we're: Presiding
Elder Robert Watt, the Revs. q. W.
Prettyman, II. Ii. Adams, Il. a. HI
O'Brien, George w. Burk, W. +. Daw
son, Il. II. Dashiell, Aloycius Green
J. W. Miles, Rev. and Mrs. W. L S
Murray, William Fl. Foulk and family
Mr. ana Mrs. W. Il. MoClain, Mr.. ans
Mrs. Israel Rhoades, Mr.. and Mrs
William E. Linton, Mr.. and Mrs. l
Z. Perry, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel II
Baynard, Nathaniel Liddell, l.. 4
Grub, John r. Kilmer, j. h. Saville
James @. Morrow, George W. Vande
grift, j.. X. Handy, Harry Husbands
Frank Linton, William A. Hukill, Mrs
Murgatroyd, Miss Murgatroyd, Mrs. L
j. Foulk, Mrs. M. a. Taggart, Mrs
Enooh Moore, Mrs. Robert Liddell
Mrs. E. +. Morrow, Miss Mary Crouch
! Miss Addie Turner