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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
servian Assembly Opened.

Nisch. Servia, Jan. 14.-The narodna.
skupschtina Irrational assembly, was
opened Saturday by King Alexander,
In the speech from the throne his maj
esty declared his marriage had set the
seal on his life's happiness He en-
phasized the split with his father (for-
mer King Milan), saying Milan had
left he country forever, therefore he
hoped for better service from the pres
ent ministry than the last
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Kills Her Daughter.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Jan. 14.-Mrs.
Matilda lelstrom, wife of ianitor of
a flat building, rose early in the morn.
ing and with bottle struck her 1G.
year-old daughter Alice mortal blow
in the temple. The two were sleeping
together. The girl died almost in.
stantly. 1t afterwards developed that
Mrs. llelstrom had made two previous
attempts on the life of her daughter,
but had persuaded her TO say nothing
of them. AS the two were gyeatly at
tached TO each other 1t is believed that
tbs other Is Insane,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Arguments in pingree Case.

Lansing Mich. Jan. 1.-THE motion
of ex-Gov Pingree's attorney to dismiss
the contempt proceedings brought
against the ex-governor because of GER
tain criticisms of the Ingham county
circuit court and prosecutor in an in
terview with a Detroit paper came up
in the circuit court Saturday. The mo-
ton for dismissal alleges lack of juris.
diction on the part of the court. Sat
urday's proceedings were confined to
arguments of the law points involved
In the case.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Vocal Culture.

Mr.. e. +. Stetfens is now ready to
receive pupils to study voice culture
and singing. AS his stay in Cresco is
limited, all wishing to take advantage
of his instructions should call and ar.
range for lessons at once.
Music room at Mrs. Mason's, east OF
Park Hotel.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
PRESIDENT MUCH BETTER.
Sits Up Some Considerable Time and
Walks About His Room on
Saturday.

Washington. Jan. 14.-The president
is now making rapid progress toward
recovery. He sat up for short time
Friday evening, and Saturday he not
only sat up longer time than since he
was taken i'll, but walked about the
room several times. If nothing unfa-
vorable occurs he will likely be able
to attend to some matters of pressing
business early in the coming week.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Fear for Prof. Garner,

Boston, Jan. l4.-Friends of Prof. F.
G. Garner, the famous explorer,
scientist and author, are anxious over
his possible fate in the wilds of Africa.
Grave fears as to the possibility of
his death are entertained. Among
those concerned over the professor are
Rev. L. Z. Hale, Prof. Putnam, of
Harvard, Prof. Furber and S. A. Mer-
rill. of the Mechanics national bank.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
DISASTERS OF THE RAIL.
Fatal Collisions Between Trains Oc-
cur In Illinois, Michigan
and Montana.
BRAKEMAN ASLEEP CAUSES ONE WRECK
Two Men Killed and Four Injured In
Disaster at Dellcville, ILL.,, Three
Killed and Four Injured at Ply.
mouth, Mich, and Two Killed Near
Esaex. Mont,

Bellevdlle, ILL.,, Jan. IA serious
freight wreck occurred here on the IL
linois Central Saturday, resulting in
the death of Conductor w. A. Wing, OF
Coulterville, and W. f. Ring, of Du.
quoin. A double-header extra ran into
the rear of a through freight, telescop
ing six cars of merchandise and tele-
scoping two engines Ring, it is said
went to sleep in the caboose and failed
to flag the extra.
-Four other trainmen were injured
as follows: E. H. Pope, engineer
bruised in jumping; Fred Schwartz
fireman, slight injuries in jumping;
w. p. Goeblein, engineer, stayed on en-.
CINE, badly shaken up; j. +. McNich.
OILS, fireman, stayed on engine;
bruised.
Six cars and the caboose of the first
train were reduced to kindling wood
mogul engine was completely
wrecked and the second engi.e badly
damaged.
Wreck at Plymouth, Mich.
Detroit, Mich, Jan. 14.-An east
bound Pere Marquette passenger train
on the Saginaw division met a
freight engine in head -end collision
at Plymouth, a small village about 40
miles northeast Of this city, at $40
o'clock Friday night with the result
that Engineer Alexander Moore, of
Saginaw, the engineer of the passenger
engine, was killed outright by being
pinioned against the boiler of his en-
gine.
William Blische, the fireman of the
freight engine, was brought to this
city shortly after midnight on spe-
cial train. He was so badly injured
that he died five minutes after he
arrived at St. Mary's hospital. The
fireman of the passenger engine was
John c. Kennedy, of Saginaw. He
was also killed. Engineer Moore, of
the passenger train. was IS years of
age and was once connected with the
state railroad commission as mechan-
ical engineer.
The injured are Express Messenger
Manner, of Detroit; Mail Clerk Bo-
gardus, Baggageman Condo, all in
jursd about head and chest; Con-
ductor Packard, of the passenger
train, was slightly injured. How the
accident occurred is not known, but
it is supposed to be due to the snow
storm which was prevailing.
Two Trains Wrecked.
Kalispell, Mont, Jan. 1.-two
trains were wrecked near Essex on
the Great Northern road, and wreck
ing -feaving with physi-
clans and cots for the relief of the
injured. It is known that two men
named Warner and Fritz were killed
and another injured. Superintendent
Kennedy has gone in his private cal
with the entire wrecking crews OF
this city. It is impossible to secure
full details or list of dead and in.
iured at this time.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
pnrdoned nv Gov Moun,

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. l4.-Gov
Mount, who retires from office Monday
Saturday pardoned William w. Ken.
nedy, who was sentenced to prison for
life in 1885 for the murder OF David
Baker at Greensburg, Ind. Kennedy
was paroled in 1897 and has for several
months been attached to the sanitary
service in Havana.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Autbor,s serIous Cond,t,on.

Crawfordsville, Ind, Jan. 14.-Much
apprehension is felt here regarding the
condition of Maurice Thompson, the
author. The improvement in his con.
dition about Christmas has been lost
and he is growing weaker. S. Esmin.
ger, his attendant physician. says that
the case is one of chronic grip and that
he sees little encouragement In -,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Grip at Princeton Uniyerstty

Princeton, N. j., Jan. l4.-An cpl
demic of grip has spread with alarming
rapidity through the university the
past few days. The head nurse at the
infirmary said Saturday that IS cases
are now in the university hospital,
which means that every war is occu-
pied with a patient. There also are
several lighter cases confined to rooms
in the dormitories. DR.. a. X. MacDon-
aid said there are fully 200 cases OF
grip in town.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Tramp. Given severe sentence

Pottsville, Pa. Jan. 14.-William R.
Martin, James Kennedy, Frank Green
Patrick Murphy, William Murphy and
John Carson, tramps, who were on
trial all this week for assaultipg Mr.
and Mrs. Jacob Baker, an aged couple
of this place, have been found guilty
and sentenced to ten years each soil
tary confinement.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
BuildineLinton,a Boat.

London, Jan. 1.-THE Dennys, off,
cially corroborating the oft-denied
statement. that the firm is building
Sir Thomas Lipton's Americas cup
challenger, the Shamrock H., add the
following: Little progress has yet
been made, but the arrangements arc
all completed for rapid construction. !"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Shot Dead from Ambush

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 14.-Near Fri
ar's Point, Miss, Deputy Sheriff James
Lucas was shot from ambush and in.
stantly killed by Andrew Caylor. The
officer had warrant for Caylor's ar
rest for illicit whisky selling and was
on his way to serve it when waylaid.
Caylor was captured and mob organ.
lied to lynch him, but the officers hid
Rim out and thus averted violence.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Rich Wedding Dowrx,

New York, Jan. ia special to the
World from Newport, r. l.. says: 1t
has been given out unofficially by a
close friend of the Vanderbilt and
French families that Alfred Wander.
bilt has settled on Elsie French, as her
marriage portion, one-tenth of his
enormous fortune-namely $500, 900
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
For Sale.

A six room II story cottage on the
Berg addition. New building, never
occupied, with good well, cistren and
cellar. City property is rapidly ad,
vancing and this is snap and should
be Investigated. For price and terms
enquire of w. w. BIRTwISTLE.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION.
State Department omcia1ly Notifed
That Britain Has Taken Up Hay
Pauncefote Treaty.

Washington, Jan. lathe state de.
partment has been officially advised
that the Hay-Pauncefote treaty is now
under consideration at London with a
view to returning final answer to this
government,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
pies After Long Illness.

Norwalk, o.. Jan. l4.-Hon. Fred
erick Wickham, of the Norwalk Re-
fector, the Oldest editor in Ohio, died
after long illness. He was SO years
of age. He leaves a family of IL chill
dren, of whom Hon. Charles P. Wick
ham, ex-member of congress. Is one.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Lord Curzon May nesirn,

New York, Jan. IA. = dispatch to
the Herald from London says: A ru-
NOR has just got started, said to EN-
anate from well-lnformed sources,
that Lord Curzon is going to resign
the viceroyalty of India, owing to the
failing health of Lady Curzon, with
whom the climate of India is said not
to have agreed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
cuts Down the Sentence.

Springfield, ILL.,, Jan. 14.-Gov. Tan
ner Saturday committed to nine years
the sentence of Sidney Cooper, con.
victed of manslaughter in the April
term, 1895, of the criminal court OF
Cook county and sentenced to IA years
in the penitentiary. Cooper was con-
victed of killing George Adams in a
quarrel resulting from poker game.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
FOR SALE!
Good Paving Rusint

A Good Paying Business For Sale.
| offer my book, stationery and news
business; good opening for an enter
prising gentleman OF lady. No drones
on tricksters need apply. For particulars
call or write RoBT. PHELAN, Post
Office Building, Cresco, Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Kills WIFE, Son and Himself.

Albany. n. Y, Jan. 14,--Louis Cur.
rier, aged 40 years, at an early hour in
the morning cut his wife's throat,
broke his son Archie's head with a
baseball bat, took dose of paris green
and then cut his own throat from ear
g sar ls.th aIazor, All three ate do ad,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
StrIkers Win,

Reading, Pa. Jan. 1.-THE strike
of the employees of the Union Traction
company which was inaugurated last
Tuesday, came to an end Saturday. the
board of arbitrator having granted
nearly every demand made by the
strikN-.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Withdraw,

Denver, Col, Jan. a. = Gov. Alva
Adams issued letter in which he, with
draws from the senatorial contest and
urges his supporters to vote for
Thomas NJ. Patterson. This is regard
ed by the Patterson followers as insur.
ing his election.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Canal to Cos, Heavily

Berlin, Jan. 14.-The canal bill, pre-
scented in the lower house of the diet
Saturday contemplates the expendi-
ture of $50, OO0, 900 marks.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Notice.

On account of change in business
from T. j. Tomas, to II. j. Tomas g
Son, all those indebted to T.. LomaS
will please call at the old stand and
settle their account, SO we can
balance up the old books.
4. j. TOMAS.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Dressmaking.

In the Charley Miller house on the
corner west of the Verback house, by
Mistress Vernon, recently from Osce-
ola, Iowa. Satisfaction in work and
prices guaranteed,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15

The irrepressible Fred Hill promul-
gates the following unique advertise
ment:
lu order to bust the ''ice trust" and
reduce my large stock, l shall for the
next 80 days give away absolutely
free" ice in any quantity to all COM
ers. My holiday stock is the very
best, ranging from the finest toilet
article to that suitable for filling ice
houses. Come early as this offer will
hold for only 80 days, as it must be re-
moved before the fishing season. Any
person taking ice from my pond after
May Is will be liable to prosecution.
Feed ground at &C per sack and sat-
isfaction guaranteed. Bring along
your empty sacks.
Having recently purchased the
Lumber Yard formerly owned by
Holverson & James, we have come
among you to stay, and solicit a por-
ton of your trade. We aim to merit
your patronage by making your inter-
terests our own. We are well prepared
to do this. Why? because we are
connected with the lumber from the
time it leaves the forest until it reach
es the yard, finished product. We
are therefor in position to make right
prices. Call and see us. Yard and
office corner Railroad and Cherry
streets, Cresco. Our motto is square
dealing and courteous treatment.
Yours to serve,
COPELAND LUMBER Co.
The only medical man who has ever
originated anything of value in regard
to the cause, prevention and cure of
CANCER, is DR.. Melville G. Keith, OF
Ohio. He uses no knife, plaster OF
poison drugs, but we are willing TIC
satisfy any interested party that
cancer can be cured without any cut
ing and will stay cured. S3tf.
w. r. Owen wishes us to state that
after this week he will buy no more
poultry.
Milo Woodward,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Porch cllmbers Loot safe

louisville, Ky, Jan. IA Porch
climbers broke open a private safe at
the residence of Aaron Kehn, an at
torney, and robbed it of $4,000 worth
of iewelry and money.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15

Gov. jeff Davis of Arkansas is in
arms against dudes. He solemnly de-
clares that he will outlaw any man in
Arkansas whe, wears a msnocle,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Is Up 70 TIE PRESIDENT
Burleigh Reapportionment Bill as
Passed by House Agreed
To by Senate.
1T FIXES MEMBERSHIP OF THE HOUSE.
Gain Three Representatives Min
ncsota, New Jersey and Pennsyl-
yania Two Each and Fourteen
other States Gain One Each.

Washington, JAN 1.-THE reappor-
tionment bill now awaits the sigma
ture of the president to make it a
law, the senate having passed the
measure late Friday, which was passed
by the house last Tuesday. That the
president will sign it there is no
doubt, hence the provisions of the
Burieigh bill will form the basis of
representation during the next dec
ade.
While the provisions of the measure
have been pretty generally advertised,
its effect on the several states will not
be realized till the redistricting proc
ess is begun.
Gains by Various States.
The gains made under this bill are
as follows:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
No state loses a representative u,
der this Dlan
Electoral College Changes.

The new electoral college will con-
sist of 476 members, and 800 will be
majority thereof In the states carried
by Mckinley and Roosevelt last year
10 members of the electoral college
are gained, while in the states carried
by Bryan and Stevenson the gains are
ten. OF the gains II are east of the
Mississippi river and 12 west. States
south of the Ohio river (including Mis-
sourD gain nine votes, and those
north of the Ohio Gncluding West Vir.
ginia) 20 votes. Changes in the cleo
toral college will be as follows:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15

Short-Horn Bulls tor Sale.
Two and a half miles northeast o.
Bonair. RICHARDS g. PHILLIPS,
35m2 BOnairr Iowa.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
Milo Woodward.

For Shoe Repairing, South Side
Orescoi 35tf.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15

The irrepressible Fred Hill promul-
gates the following unique advertise
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15

In recent years in the senate no
more beautiful. heartfelt and eloquent
eulogies have been pronounced upon
the memory of any senator than those
delivered Saturday. Senator Davis
peculiarly close associations with
members on both sides of the cham
Der endeared him to all and without
regard to political affiliations he was
held in high esteem by every member
of the body.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1901-01-15
COPELAND LUMBER Co.

w. r. Owen wishes us to state that
after this week he will buy no more
poultry.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
Greele
Journey.

Chas. White began his school at No.
on the oath.
Ed Bascom and wife left for Lang
don n. d., Wednesday.
Vernon Deets and wife spent new
years with his parents.
May Pickings has left for Fontenelle
to visit friends and relatives.
The Christmas tree at the Baptist
church was largely attended.
The dance at Mr.. Humans was
largely attended new years eve.
John Pine Started for Oklahoma last
Wednesday to look at the country.
Mike Hoover, of Audubon, is visiting
with the Anciaux family this week
May Jenkins, of Brayton, was with
her sister visiting the most of last week.
Grace West, of Extra township, was
visiting at the Paige home part of last
week.
Frank Postal, of Davenport, is visit
ing friends and relatives in these parts
at present.
Mrs. Lou Anciaux leaves Friday for
Iowa City to visit her mother for
short time.
Ed Northup, living north of Audu-
bon, purchased some fine cattle of John
Myers and Perry Carter.
Rosco Turner and wife partook of
new years dinner with Thos. Phippep's
down in Audubon township.
Mrs. Turner's mother who has been
here visiting her for some time left for
her home in Dubuque Wednesday.
There was reception given at the
home of Nate Turner and wife last
Wednesday in honor of their son and
his wife.
The other day while sleigh riding
Grandma Egan was seriously injured
by the sleigh upsetting and at present
is not able to be about.
The question for debate at the liter
airy for January Bird is: Resolved that
there is more knowledge gained by
observation than reading.
On account of the bad weather the
literary at the Center was not so largely
attended last Thursday night but the
question was ably discussed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
A DOMESTIC JAR.
The Little Dialogue with which tn
Proceedings Were Enlivened.

The Little Dialogue with which the
Proceedings Were Enlivened.
Here's a little dolly dialogue that
was overheard In $24 a month Capt.
toll hill mansion one evening last week:
She-Why, oh, why, did l ever marry
you?
He-Because was a good thing.
She-You are becoming positively
coarse.
He-Association.
She-You pay no attention whatever
to my little wishes.
He-What's the use of chasing a car
after you've caught It?
She-I believe you have been drink
ing again.
He-No such luck.
She-Tm In rags.
He-Well, Wen do a sketch. Som /.
Shell haven't been to the theater for
two weeks.
He-Yours is sad story.
She-Brute!
He-Ours is peaceful home.
She-Are you going down town to-
night?
He-If can swing you for car fare.
She-I have only So in my purse.
He-Hetty Green!
She-l saw pair Of high heeled pat.
ent feathers today. reduced to IS. that
I must and shall have.
He-D'je see any mems brogans for
$1.39?
She-Why don't you get shaved?
He-Waiting for pay day.
She-Don't you know the rent and
the gas will be due this pay day?
He-Then I'll cut out the shave.
She-I wish had never left mamma,
so l do.
He-Others, others!
She-I have good notion to go right
back to her this minute.
He-Have you got an umbrella?
She-Oh, you-you-g-g-go
c-c-clerk! Tears. Curtain.)-Washing
ton Post.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
Gray.

Mrs. Fred Hepp was Manning
visitor Friday.
J. B. Campbell is reported on the
sick list this week.
E. B. Ellis and wife Suudayed with
their relations at this place.
The Misses Anderson, of Audubon,
visited their sister here Sunday.
Jas. Crow spent New Years with his
daughter, Mrs. Ellis, at Audubon.
Mrs. w. J. Lancelot and Fanny
Welty were among the sick this week.
+. c. Hepp and daughter returned
home Tuesday from a visit in Jasper
county.
limo Mclaughlin, of Colorado spent
the holidays here visiting with his little
daughter.
Miss Johanna Stumbaugh spnt part
of last week visiting with her sister,
Mrs. +. c. Hepp.
The Rev. Stevenson will not preach
here next Sunday on account of revival
meetings at Manning.
Christina Linberg has again taken
up her residence here and her many
friends welcome her back.
X. G.. Lancelot and sister Belle de-
parted Monday evening for their school
after spending week visiting friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Ramsey who has been visiting
her sister at Dedham returned to her
home here Saturday accompanied by
her little granddaughter.
B. E. Halboth and wife are spending
the holidays at the home of their par
ents at Odebolt. Howard Kittell is
doing the company's business during
his absence.
A ninteenth century party was given
at the H. b. Shelley home on Monday
evening to their many friends. 1t is
needless to say they all went home
early in the twentieth century.
The Gray Sun day school elected the
following officers and teachers last
Sunday: Supt. Mrs. Bertch, Asst.
Supt. Mrs. Wilson, Sec. Clara Shelley,
Treas. Clio Beers, Organist Bertha
Shelley, teacher for young peoples
class Howard Kittell. The rest of the
teachers will be elected next Sunday.
Married at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Mitchell,
at high noon Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1900,
VIM. Andre and Daisy Mitchell, Rev.
Bertch officiating. About fifty friends
and relatives attended and presented
them with many elegant presents.
These young people have the best
wishes of the community on their life's
journey.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1901-01-03
Made Up For Lost Time.

When President Kruger sailed for
England some years ago, he was the
object of much concern to his fellow
passengers ON board the liner from
Cape Town, many Of whom were con-
sumed with curiosity when they no
ticed his absence from the dinner table
for the first four days out.
On inquiry they found that the care
full Transvaaler spent the dinner hour
on deck, where he ate biltong and bis.
cults. When asked his reason. he tes-
tily replied, 81 have no money to fool
away on expensive eating, like you
Englishmen.'
The correspondent who tells the story
and who was on board at the time
adds, You should have seen the old
man trying to make up for lost time
when it was explained to him that his
passage money included his meals on
board"