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to trace thousand aler note No. B 81. 49,.
I think 1t was beteon tAe Brooklyn Derby.
probably on my hofse"s
Faust consulted ais betting sheet, Crane
looking over his shoulder.
Il DIDN'T have no thousand on that race"
What are thoss as,ares'" asked Crane.
thousand ca ch. q
THAT was esothef way about" an
swered Faust; .thAt was pay. A thousand
to one hundred twi 81 fover Lausanne. I
for the guy that took 1t was like big kid
He didn't know enough to pick a winner in
a thousand years X
The coincidence of this amount with the
win he attributed 10 Mortimer appealed to
who made this Bet them hen he asked. '''''
Yes, sure thing. There was two Of them
as you see. l remember him because 1t
took some explainin to get tho bet through
steerer I've seen some fresh kids playin
the horses, but he had 'em all beat to q
standstil. 1t must a-been first-time luck
with him, for he cashed"
"Can you describe him?'
The cherub drew an ornate verbal picture
ford IN Its descriptive phraseology. but
ccgnate enough to convince Crane IT was
Mortimer who had made one Of the bets
mans operations was working out.
Now find this thousand-dollar note for
me-" he said. Take trouble over 1t; get
help If necessary; go to every bookmaker
note exchange other money for It and bring
1t to me-"
There may be a chance" commented
Faust, scratching his fat poll meditatively.
The fellows like to keep these big bills;
they're easier in the pocket than a whole
basket of f1imsies. There was getaway
day after an they wouldn't be payin' out
much. I'll make play for it,
ha ENa,,c %aI ~
Cranes rooms with the rescued note in his
possession He had been successful.
Il give dozen of em a turn" he said
before run against Jimmie Farrell. He
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Throwing Power Of Monkeys.
From the London Chronicle.

From the London Chronicle.
An explanation OF the origin Of stories
which attribute to monkeys the power Of
throwing stones may be found in the 40
count of their habits given by trained and
competent observers. Sir James Brooke
says. with reference to the orangs, that he
never observed the slightest attempt at de-
Tense. and that the wood which sometimes
ratified about his ears was broken by their
weight. land not thrown. as some persons
represent" Mr.. Wallace, also talking of the
orang, declares that he has seen him throw
down branches when pursued. ut is true,
he does not throw them at a person. but
casts them down vertically; for 1t is evident
that bough cannot be thrown to ny dis
lance from the top of lofty tree. In one
case female MAS, on a DURAN tree, kept
up for at least ten minutes continuous
shower of branches and of the heavy spined
fruits. as large as 32-pounders which most
effectually kept clear Of the tree she
was on. She could be seen breaking them
off and throwing them down with every ap-
pearance Of rage. uttering at intervals q
loud pumping grunt, and evidently meaning
mischief -
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Religious Freedom in Mexico.
From the Mexican Herald.

Missionaries in this country are on an
equal footing before the law with the clergy
Of the Catholic Church. The federal nor
the state governments make any distinction
between them. Around the members of all
communions Is thrown the protection Of the
federal constitution. Because some of the
more fanatical and uninfuential people in
Catorce warneu the missionaries to leave
the town the impression has gone abroad
that the whole community was hostile -
Protestant missionaries. 1t is time that this
utterly false impression was done away
with. The municipal government of Ce<
torce is composed Of enlightened and un-
prejudiced men; they will uphold law and
order in that community.
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CHAPTER Xxx.

Crane returned to New York, his mind
working smoothly to the hum of the busy
wheels beneath his coach.
This degrading humiliation of his rival
must certainly be turned to account. With
Allis Porter still believing In Mortimer's in
nocence, the gain to him was very little:
he must bring the crime absolutely home to
Mortimer. but in manner not savoring Of
persecution, else the girls present friendly
regard would be turned into an abhorrent
hate
In addition to this motive he felt an in
clination to probe the matter to its utmost
depths. 1t was not his nature to leave any
thing to conjecture; in all his transactions
each link in the chain of preparation for
execution was welded whole. He felt that
II would be but matter of manipulation
to completely environ Mortimer with the
elements of his folly. He firmly believed
him guilty. Allis, misled by her infatuation.
mentally attributed the peculation to her
brother.
He would go quietly to work and settle
this point beyond dispute. He might have
hesitated, leaving well enough alone, had
he been possessed of any doubts as to the
ultimate results of his investigat ton, but he
hadn't.
He reasoned that Mortimer had taken the
thousand-dollar note thinking to win three
or four thousand at least over his horse,
the Dutchman, and then replace the alb
stracted money. Crane was aware that
Alan Porter had told Mortimer, of the
Dutchman's almost certain prospect of win
ming; in fact, the boy suggested that Nor
timer had taken 1t for this purpose. Nor
timer would not have changed the note;
would have taken it straight to the race
course. He must have lost 1t to some book
maker over the Dutchman.
Crane knew the number of the stolen
note. The three one-thousand dollar bills
were new, running in consecutive numbers.
B 81, 4S2- "a. He had noticed that quite
by chance at the time. 1t was the middle
one, B 81 ,4S3, that was missing So he had
a possible means Of identifying the man
who had taken the money.
Mentally he followed Mortimer during the
Mortimer's winnings over Lausanne.
Crane reasoned that Mortimer having
risked the thousand on his horse had been
told that Lausanne might win. This had,
perhaps. frightened him, ana, being unfa-
miiaT with the folly Of such course, had
backed two horses In the same race had
put hundred on Lausanne at 10 to l to
cover the money ne had risked on the
Dutchman. feeling that this made him more
secure. He would either win a considerable
stake or have sufficient in hand to cover
up his defalcation.
Evidently this first thing to do was to
find the note IL possible. Faust would be
the man for this commission.
Immediately upon his arrival in New York
Crane telephoned for Faust, asking him to
bring his betting sheet for the last day Of
| the Brooklyn meet. When Faust arrived
at CranSs quarters the latter said; Il want
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purposely, allowed the old bay to take his
time; unused to such q tolerance, he had
scandalously abused the privileges once or
twice he had even cast longing glances at
succulent bunch Of grass growing by the
roadside. as though 1t were q pure waste Of
opportunity to neglect the delicacy for work
when he had to do with such Indifferent
overseers. But now Ringwood was in sight,
and there was still the matter Of the money
that had been paid on her fathers note to
speak Of She asked Crane where 1t had
come from.
You won it over Diablo in the Brooklyn
handicap" he answered bluntly.
You won It," she corrected him. II re-
fused to accept 1t.
II remember that eccentricity." he re-
piled. I'm busy man, and having the
not mine, caused me considerable incon-
venience. 1 deposited three thousand of 1t
against the note to save both your father
and myself needless worry. There is still
would please tell me what am to do with
It,"
I'D rather pay you back the three thou
sand now"
IT can't accept 1t. I have enough money
Of my own to worry along on
We'll, l wash my hands Of the whole
settle It,"
They had turned into the drive to Ring
wood house.
I'VE are home now" she said, land I
want to say again that I'll never forget
your kind promise. know you will not re-
pent of your goodness"
Mrs. Porter had seen Allis and Crane to-
gether In the buggy. This incident pleased
the good woman vastly.
Allis' success with Lausanne had taken
load from her spirits. She was not mer-
cenary, but there had been so much at
stake. Now in one day Providence had
averted disaster, and she had awakened
from terrible nightmare of debt The
sunshine of success had warmed her hus-
bands being into hopeful activity a bright
ness was over his spirits that had not been
there for months 1t was like an augury
Of completed desire that Crane should come
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nier put on Lausanne. He could compare
this with the number In Farrelps book; no
doubt they would agree; then, Indeed, the
cnain would be completed to the last link.
NO man on earth could question that evil
denca.
IT'S good idea. Farrell" he said.
Bet yer life, IT'S clear Pinkerton. You'd
better come round to my place tomorrow
ABOUT ten. and we'll look 1t up"
III come" Crane answered.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
WAS AN AWFUL DISASTER.
Three Hundred Corpses Recovered
from Ruins of Town Destroyed
by Earthquake.

Tifis. Russian Trans Caucasia, Feb
1.-Two hundred bodies of victims Of
the earthquake, which destroyed the
town of Shamaka, had been recovered
up to Friday evening. 1t appears GER
tain that several hundred bodies are
buried in the assures and debris
caused by the shocks. The quakes
continue at intervals and the work Of
excavating in search of the victims
proceeds with difficulty. Among the
dead are many women who, at the
time of the principal shock, were con-
gregated in the various bath houses.
ST. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-THE latest
news received here from Shamaka
confirms the appalling character Of
the earthquake at the place, and adds
that 300 corpses have already been
taken out of the ruins. The piles of
wreckage are SO vast that the search
is necessarily slow. Most of the VIC
Tins were Mussulmans. The surviv-
ors are encamped outside the ruins Of
the city.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
DR.. MUELLER,s MISSION. !
VIII Not Ask United States to In.
tervene In South Africa-Brings
Message from Kruger,

Brussels, Feb. lit is said that
the desire to keep secret the depart
ure of DR.. Mueller, the former con-
sui of the Orange Free State in Hol-
land, for the United States, was SO
keen that the Boer emissary booked
his passage under an assumed name.
According to information from re-
sponsible Boer quarters, Mr.. Kruger's
letter to President Roosevelt, of which
DR.. Mueller is the bearer, does not
appeal for Intervention, but expresses
regret that he is unable at present to
personally congratulate President
Roosevelt on his accession to office,
and concludes with gratifed allu-
sion to the numerous invitations to
visit the. great republic which have
arrived, and are still arriving.
Besides recognizing the Boer
propaganda in the United States DR..
Mueller will direct his efforts princip-
ally to obtaining government prohi-
bition Of the expectation. of articles
regarded by the Beers as contraband
of war, thus Indirectly eliciting an
opinion on the war from the United
States government.
DR.. Mueller is supported by wealthy
Boer sympathiers in Europe and has
great hopes regarding the result Of
his mission.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Honor to Whom Honor is Due.

Who, asks an exchange, sympathised
with you when your little girl was
sick? Was it our home merchant OR
was 1T Sears & Roebuck? Who carried
you last winter when you were out of
a job and had no money? Was 1t
Montgomery, Ward s. Co., or was it
your home merchant? When you want
to raise money for the church or for
some needy person in town, do you
write to the Fair store in Chicago or
do you go to your home merchant?
How much do Siegel, Cooper s. Co.
give towards keeping up sidewalks Of
the town or paying the minister's
salary? When you were sick how
many nights did Hubbard, Spencer,
BARTLETT & Co, sit up with you? When
your loved one was buried was IL
your home merchant who dropped the
tear of sympathy and uttered the
cheering words, or was it Marshall,
Field s. Co?
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
MAKING RAPID RECOVERY.
Improvement So Marked in Roose'
Welt, Jr., as to Insure His EARLY
Removal to Washington.

Groton, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE re-
markable progress made by President
Roosevelt's son in his recovery from
his severe attack of pneumonia con-
tinues, and Saturday announcement
was made that Friday night was the
most satisfactory since the sickness
began. Saturday DR.. Warren, the
Groton school physician. will dismiss
his assistant and reduce his visits to
one day. Mrs. Roosevelt said that
she is planning to take her boy to
Washington early next week.
Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of
the president, reached here just be-
fore noon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Something THAT win Do You Good.

We know Of no way in which we can
be of more service to our readers than
to tell them of something that will be
of real good to them with what we
consider one of the very bestremedies
on the market for coughs, colds and
that alarming, complaint, Group. We
refer to Chamberlains Cough Remedy
We have used it with such good re-
suits in our family SO long that it has
become a household necessity. BY Its
prompt use we haven't any doubt but
that it has time and again prevented
Group. The testimony is given upon
our own experience, and we suggest
that our readers, especially those who
have small children, always keep it in
their homes as safeguard against
croup.-Ca Camden, Is. o. Messenger. For
sale by Shuttleworth Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
The End.

These are the last times, it plainly appears,
"A day with the Lord is a thousand years."
Man has six great days his work to do,
And then comes the Sabbath eternally true:
o, children of Time! Look back in the maze,
For 6 1000 years are the great days.
Up to Christ the years were 1000 and4,
There remained 1900 and 90 more;
Look well to the present, and see where you are
The time of the Sabbath is not very far:
There are Interpretations, 1000 years each
Patriarchal, Hebrew, and Christian we reach.
Christ says the Gospel must first be preached
Throughout the whole world. ere the end is
Preached;
The East and the West are looming up bright.
And the Isles of the Ocean are coming to light:
O, beautiful thought! When we think of the way
The Christian is spreading his knowledge to-day.
ARTHUR BETS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18

New York, Feb. 1.-THE United
States cruiser Cincinnati arrived Sat-
urday from Hampton Roads. She an
chored off Tompkinsville, S. L., near the
Illinois and Olympia, to await the COM
ing of Prince Henry of Prussia.
Visits American Battleships.
New York, Feb. 17.--Rear Admiral
Count Won Baudissin, commanding the
German imperial yacht Hohenzollern,
left Hoboken on the government tug
Narkeeta at 1O:4O o'clock Saturday
accompanied by Commander Clifford
West, aide to Admiral Barker. They
first visited the battleship Illinois, on
whose deck Admiral Won Baudissin was
received by Admiral Evans. A salute
of 10 guns was fired as the foreign vis-
itor boarded the American battleship.
Admiral Won Baudissin manifested par
ticular interest in the big guns of the
Illinois. The officers of the ship called
attention to the Olympia, lying close
by, and the German commander looked
with interest at the flagship of the
battle of Manila bay. At 1880 p. m.
;Admiral>von Baudissin boarded the
Narkeeta again and the tug steamed
up thu Kills toward Shooters Island,
to hayt look at Emperor Williams
new yacht. AS the admiral left the
warship parting salute of 10 guns
was fred.
There will be religious service for
the crew of the Hohenzollern at ten
O'Clock Sunday morning. In the even
ing Consul General Buenz will enter
tain Admiral Won Baudissin and par
ty of his officers at dinner.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
PRINCE HENRY SETS SAL.
Brother of Emperor William Starts
for New York City on Kron-
prinz Wilhelm.
BIG DEMONSTRATION AT BREMERHAyEn
Prince Before Sailing Denies Writ
Ing Any Letter of Apology to Adj
miral Dewey-Facts in the Case
Admiral EVANS at New York Ready
to Receive Prince.

Bremerhaven, Feb. 17.-Prince Henry
sailed for New York at 81 p. m.
The last seen of the prince from the
shore here was when he stood on the
bridge of the Kronprinz Wilhelm, in
an admiral's uniform, and lifted his
cap in response to the cheers of the
assembled crowds.
Commander William II. Beehler, U.
s. n, the United States naval attache
at Berlin, bid the prince good-by for
the United States embassy.
Senator Tichirschky, Prussian min
lister TO the Hanseatic cities, bid fare
well to the prince for Emperor Will
liam: who also sent his brother tele-
gram previous to the departure of the
steamer.
Henry W. Diederich, the United
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Yndu.tri.I Commfs.ion Expires,

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE indus
trial commission, created several
years ago to investigate industrial
problems and report on them with
recommendation to congress, expired
by limitation of law Saturday. The
quarters of the commission have been
dismantled of most of the furniture,
but number of the commissioners, a
clerk and messenger will be here
for several days longer closing up at
fairs.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Obituary.

Cyrus Eugene, Oldest son of ]. w.
and E, j. Spriggs, was born Dec. 18th,
1870, In Button, Winneshiek county,
Iowa, and died Feb. 8, 1902, at Wooden,
Ia, aged 81 years l month and 81 days.
The funeral services were conducted
at the home by Rev. j. Gammons
assisted by Rev. Hall. Two sisters
preceded him to the spirit world.
Oh! How helpless we are
When the Death Angel comes
And We know that the loved one
Has gone from our home;
Howuseless our pleadings,
When death claims his own,
And the spirit of earth
Forever has flown.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18

When you want a physic that is
mild and gentle, easy to take and
pleasant In effect use Chamberlains
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price %
cents. Samples free. Every box guar
anteed. For sale by Shuttleworth Drug
In u
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
This Will Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powder fol
Children, Cure FeyerishneSs, BAD
Stomach, Teething Disorders, Break
up Colds, move and regulate the Bow.
els and Destroy Worms. They nere,
fail. Over 1000 testimonials. At ali
druggists, Csc. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
School Report.

Report of school in Dist. No. 8,
Vernon Springs twp Howard county,
Iowa, for the month ending Feb. 18th,
1902:
No. enrolled ........... .......... .18
No. days taught. 800. .......... 20
Average attendance. .............. II
No. not absent or tardy........... 6
The names Of those not absent or
tardy are: Hardy Becker, Clarence
Stevens, Llora Becker, Lizzie Stevens,
Martha Becker, Harry Stevens.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Appointments.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE president
Saturday agreed to appoint Hugo
Muench, of st. Louis, consul at Zit-
lau, saxony. Mr.. Nuench is a son of
Far West Muench, one OF the early pio-
neers in Missouri, and the place was
requested for him by Representatives
Joy and Bartholdt, of Missouri. The
president also has decided to appoint
George B. Weinerbrener United States
marshal for the Eastern district Of
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Guard Armory Burned

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. 17.-An Eau
Claire, Wis, special to the Dispatch
says: The light guard armory, a
three-story frame building owned by
the state of Wisconsin in this city,
burned at $3.50 Saturday morning.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Nothing was saved. Loss is estimated
~ $26, 1000.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Some More Bowling.

Thursday the Cresco Bowling Club
went to Usage to play the second game
OF a series arranged for between
Cresco and Usage, and were defeated
by 2S7 points. The third and final
game between these two clubs IL is
reported will be played at Charles
City in the near future, Charles City
having made them good offer to get
them there. Following will be found
the official report of the game:
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Count Tolstoi Improves,

Yalta, Crimea, Feb. 17.-Count Toll
stoi is somewhat improved Saturday.
His pulse is 80 and his temperature is
satisfactory. The change for the
worse in his condition which occurred
Friday evening was caused by spread
of the pulmonary Inflammation to the
right lung. The inflammation is be-
ginning to subside.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
NEWS CONFIRMED.
State Department mt Washington
Hears That Ransom Money
Has Been Sent.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE state de-
partment has received cable advices
confirming the report that the ran
som money for Miss Stone has been
paid to the brigand captors. It is not
known when her release will occur but
it is understood that the brigands have
made condition that they shall have
a period of a week or ten days in which
to make sure their safe retreat before
the prisoner is delivered up.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18

Shuttleworth Drug Co., will refund
you your money If you are not salts
fed after using Chamberlain's Stom-
ach and Liver Tablets They cure dis
orders OF the stomach, biliousness.
constipation and headache. Price, Is
cents. Samples free.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
American FIog-Hou.e Saved

Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-THE American
Flag House Ross Memorial associa tion
Saturday purchased the historic dwell
ing on Arch street, in which was made
the first American flag. The purchase
price was $25.15O, of which $19, $50 was
paid, mortgage of $4,000 remaining.
The association was incorporated four
years age and the money to effect the
purchase was raised by individual sub
scriptions of ten CENTS
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Capt. Cornish Dead.

st. Paul, MINI, Feb. IA special
to the Dispatch from Negaunee, Mich,
says: Capt. Joseph Cornish, one of
the Oldest mining men in the Lake
Superior region, died Saturday morn
ing from pneumonia at his home here,
aged SIS years. Capt. Cornish opened
the Queen mines, of this city, now
owned and operated by the United
States Steel corporation.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
Shot By Highwayman.

Great Darlington, Mass, Feb. IT,
Lexington Dooley, son of Rev. John
Dooley, Congregational minister OF
Monterey, was shot in the thigh and
robbed by highwayman as he was
walking from Monterey to this place
Friday night.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
For Sale!

One farm of 100 acres northeast OF
Cresco; one of 100 acres northwest of Z
Cresco; two of 100 acres each west Of
Cresco; one of180 acres south of Cresco
and two of 100 acres each, southwest
of Cresco. JOHN M. CANNON,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-02-18
big Mortgage Filed.

St. Louis, Feb. ia first mortgage
deed of trust, covering all the proper
ty of the St. Louis, Kansas City & Colo
RADIO Railway Company, to secure
bond issue of SEQ, 900, 900, has been Aled
for record at Clayton. The Union
Trust company, of st. Louis, is made
the trustee.