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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16

most Improved engines for physical
culture. 1t will be comfortably heated
with steam, and beneath its slate roof
VIII be also store room, billiard
room, cafe and combined reading,
lecture and ball room, the latter pro-
Vided with a movable platform to be
Withdrawn when dances are given. At
tne smaller posts similar structures of
less substantial material are to be
built at less expense.
Heretofore our army gymnasiums
have been unworthy makeshifts. Out
buildings OF various .categories have
been pressed into service, whenever
possible, but in some of the military
departments there are no gymnasiums
whatsoever.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
RECORD MARRIAGE CEREMONY
New jersey Justice Ties Kaos Il.
Quick Time Of Thirty-Nias
Seconds.

Justice of the Peace Frank p. Leblanc
of Jersey City, N. j., claims that to him
belongs the record of performing the
quickest marriage ceremony on record.
1t was all the fault Of the bride. who
begged him to ''get move on" O. She
wanted to catch train.
"The couple were short witnesa
when l met them by appointment IN 4
hotel" the justice said. II called = bells
boy, whom l intended to send for q
witness. He popped his head inside the
door, and the bride exclaimed: What
nice boy! Won't he dol? Certainly.
said I, If you want him. Hes old
enough
"Then the couple held haads, the man
quickly produced . ring, and ratified
through the ceremony In . ji1y. Time.
80 seconds"
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16

statue. already stood for
years, recalls public attention to the
curious story of long anti-Catholic OPP
position to the placing of statue Of
Roman Catholic priest in the CAPT.
toll. The fact that, in sympathy with
such opposition, a great number of
people demanded its removal has thus
far prevented it's formal acceptance by
the nation. So pronounced was the OPP
position that for long time two capi-
toll policemen We're stationed as guards
damage it.
All of which again brings to mind
that, notable as is this marble as a
work of art, it still is in no sense a
likeness of Father Marquette. Rather
it is an ideal" portrayal of him as
missionary and discoverer from the
hand and brain of Trentanoye, noted
sculptor of Florence, Italy, and of
Milwaukee, Wis. Until the last year
or two no one knew or even supposed
they knew what Father Marquette
looked like. But short time ago
there was discovered in Montreal .
very old painting. No one can GER
tainly say that even this is a true like
ness of the discoverer of the MISSISSIPPI
pi river, but there is strong reason to
believe that it is authentic. Students
of the early history of the northwest
see in this painting features which
may we'll have belonged to the Jealous
young Catholic who worked so hard
for the souls Of the primitive savages
and whose name is. linked with that
of the trader Joliet as joint discoverer
of the Father of Waters.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16

One Fare Plus Sc 90 Round Trip Rate via
Chicago Great Western Railway.
To points in New Mexico, Texas.
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebras-
ka, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Ample
return limits. Tickets on sale Jan.
5th and 10th, Feb. End and 18th, Mch.
lst and 18th, April 5th and 10th. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent, or J. P. Elmer,
g. p. A., Chicago, Ill. Apr. 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16

looked on. wondering, imagining, hest
tating and fearing. Monsieur" said
Pierre Noir, turning at last to Law,
cit grieyes me to speak, yet tbs best
for you to know the truth, tits, to be
you or Monsieur Pembroke they will
not have me. They say that itsmust
be one of you two great chiefs, ior
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16

cd is;t Episcopal
church and the
Methodist Episco-
pal church. soiish
an antipathy to re-
porters was no.
ticeable which was
finally explained
by one of the cler-
gymen.
1t seems that at
q similar confer
ence held in Ken
lucky a young
woman reporter
had asked for
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
So 90 More Than Half Fare wa Jhlcag

&2.0O More Than Half Fare VIA Jhicap
Great Western Railway.
10 points in Arkansas, Colorado,
Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Tickets
on sale Jan. 5th and 10th, Feb. 2nd and
10th, Mich. lst and 18th, April 5th and
18th. For further particulars apply
to any Great Western Agent, or ]. P.
Elmer, g. P. A., Chicago, III. APR. 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16

way OF showing
his regard for the
TaIe fresiuenu NC
Kinley on January
20. The flowers
sent to the presi-
dents desk on that
day W ere the
choicest of red
carnations. The
same flower was
in great demand
by members of
congress and OH
cialdom in Wash
ington in general,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16

taken hold Of the
army in q practi-
cal way, and new
and commodious
gymnasiuns are to
be built at all of
our army posts,
and a. member of
the general star
has been detailed
to superintend, not,
only their con-
stru ction an d
equipment, b u {
their maintenance
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16

halls Of congress.
There have been
] US It enough Of
these exceptions
to prove the rule.
The last one was
the case Of j.
Adam Bede, the
new representa-
tive Of the Eighth
Minnesota district.
Bede didn't expect
to accomplish such
a res ult, b u t
struck just when
O1lr Stoid cs,n.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
Nothing More Daneerou.

Than Cutting Corns. The Foot Ease
SANITARY Corn Plasters cure by absorp-
ton. Something entirely new. The
sanitary oils and vapors do the work.
Sold by all Druggists 25c. or by mail.
sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen
S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y. 46w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
c., N. s ST. PAUL R. r..
Time Table.

Trains leaves Cresco as follows:
PASSENGER GOING EAST.
p. m, Daily except Sunday, for
McGregor and Dubuque.
$50 p. m. Daily for Chicago.
$3.50 p. m. Daily except Sunday for
Milwaukee.
FREIGHT.
$50 a NJ, carries passengers to Calmar
II M, accommodation.
PASSENGER GOING WEST.
1870 a. M, for st. Paul s. Minneapolis.
connecting at Austin for South.
ern Minnesota points
12:4S p. M, for St. Paul s. Minneapolis
FREIGHT.
1:10 p. M, accomcdi tion.
1870 p m carries passengers
Coupon tickets ON sale for all points
In U S and Canada; also Steamship
tick, is. NJ ]. WHITE, Agt.
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY,
Time Card for Elme, Iowa.
In Effect Jan. 3, 1903.
SOUTH BOUND
Leave for Arr. from
Dubuque, Chicago ls:soa. m. s:lop. m.
and points East. 4:ss :. m. s:ss p. m
Ds ~ ss anS 'h sf ssash ,9
west. 1915 pm. 3:10p. m.
NORTH BOUND,
st: Paul Paul. MiDneapo- s:I4 m. is:sOa. m.
apons ana Inc 1886 a. m, 4:3S q. m.
Northwest. $40 p. m. 1915 p. n,
SAC p. IN. 2:45 pm.
All Trains Daily.
w. e. DUNKLEE.Agent
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
Novel Test 4. Ry...,,.-

A curious experiment was maAA n.
Paris recently on sbvs..sexsz 49,
- :: Ssio6st type. who during =
hypnotic state was extremely sensible
to the sound Of musical instruments and
the human voice. He appeared on the
stage and, when the music commenced.
began to make gestures, following the
rhythm in the most graceful manner.
A song caused the subject to balance hin
head as if waving his hair.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
CHAPTER XVIII.

PRISONERS OF THE 1RoQUo1s.
The faith of the Iroquois was worse
than Punic, nor was there lacking
swift proof Of its real nature. Law
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
A. o. III. W.

Regular meeting Cresco Lodge LIST
and 3rd Tues. each month, In O'Mal-
ieyS Hall. Visitors always welcome.
u. 3. WOODWARD, GEO. MILLER,
Recorder. N. w.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
Constructiye.

Customer-What is coal worth this
morning? understand there has been
a marked reduction in the price.
Dealer-If there has been any reduc-
ton it is only marked. can assure you
, Il isn't eal-Chieaao Tribune.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
WASHINGTON LETTER
Timely and Interesting Gossip from
the National Capitol.
THE SAME OF ]. ADAM BEDE
A Reputatien 49, Humorist Achieved
I'm an Hour--Mc1k;Nley's Love for
neutrality-suspicious.
for the Army.

Washington.-1t is exceptional fsr Z
man to achieve fame in an hour In the
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
In Memory of Mckinle,

The superintendent of the white
house conservatory chose a delicate
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
The Marquette Statue.

. For a long time there has stood in
Statuary hall, in the national capitol,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
Took Greeley,. Ad,,..

Took Greeley's Advice.
That the skeleton of man II feet
high was found in Nevada suggest to thu
St. Louis Republic that he must have
gone west and grown up With the
country.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
ITO be continued

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders forChildrenl
Successfully used by Mother Gray,
nurse in the Children's Home in New
York, Cure Feverishness, Bad Stom-
ach, Teething Disorders, move aud
regulate the Bowels and Destroy
Worms. Over 10000 testimonials.
1heg neuer fail. Alta druggists, Csc
Sample FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
Not FriendIy ia Reuorter.

During the recent sessions of the
joint hymnal commission of the Meth
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16
Athelics in the Army.

The continued agitation Of the SUBJ
ject Of physical culture has at last
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-02-16

a notable work of
art, the gift of the
sovereign state of
Wisconsin to the
nation, yet a gift
unaccepted by the
nation. A resolu-
ton passed a few
days ago Extend
ing the thanks Of
congress to the
sin for the statue
of Father Jacques
M a r q u e t tie, re-
nowned mission
airy and explorer,
and accepting the
statue. thus per-
hitting it to re-
main where it has
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-19

ne fdd NsSiII, d IIIttHliIIy iS- iS ~ lIIs11II
Iy printed in japanese, is out for May
with the imprint of q. Motokawa.
There are two English articles, one by
Ivan BOHEMIA. which the editor says
is the correct name of DR.. N. Russell,
and a short one on The Yellow Peril. .
by Walter G. Smith. The remainder of
the articles are mostly contributed by
the japanese literati of Honolulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-19
HAWAII ENTITLED TO
ANOTHER NAVAL CADET

Hawaii is entitled to another cadet
at Annapolis according to a letter re-
ceived yesterday from Ellis Lando.
who is now the Hawaii representative
at the naval academy Lando says
that at the examinations recently held
only 14s boys out of over 400 examined
passed the entrance examinations He
expresses surprise that no cadet has
been sent on from the islands as yet
Delegate Kuhio is expected to return
to Honolulu within a couple of weeks
and may then take up the matter OF
appointment Of a. cadet to the naval
academy, and also to West Point if a
vacancy exists there.
Lando in his letter speaks abeut an
intended cruise of his class on the
Chesapeake. He will get sixty days
leave and intends to visit San Fran
cisco or the st. Louis fair.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-19

3 The fish at the Aquarium are
3 fed each day about four o'clock.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-19

It is now almost certain that Joseph
w Folk. the St Louis boodler- hunting
attorney. will be the next Democratic
nominee for governor of Missouri In
dications now point to the belief that
Folk will enter the State convention
with not less than five hundred in
structed delegates out of total of
seven hundred and ten. The machine
Is wrecked hopeIessly.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-19

A. n. Sanford, optician, Boston build
ing. Fort street, over May & Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-28
WHAT Is GOING ON TODAY.

Republican campaign meetings Nos sol and 500 Broad
way, noon
celebration; reception Low Memorial Library, after
dance in the gymnasium. evening.
Annual meeting Of the City Federation Of Women 5
Clubs. Hotel Astor.
mass meeting Clermont Avenue Rink, p
Tammany mass meeting. Grand Palace address
by Judge Herrick. evening.
Judge Herrick speaks At Zetners Hall. The Bronx.
evening.
West Side Republican Club mass meeting Columbus Hall
West Sixtieth- evening
Dinner OF the Naval Alumni Association. University
Club. evening.
Meeting 10 form automobile club Breton Hall.
Eightysixth- st. and Broadway, evening.
Meeting Microscopical Society, No. O.
Madison ave, .. m
Public address Religious Education by the Rev. D.
Ira LAndrith general secretary Of the Religious Edu
cation Association Of America, Union Theological
Seminary, 2. m.
Free lectures of the Board Of Education p. Wad
leigh High School hundred and hfteenth-st.. be
tween SEVENTH and Eighth AYES PTofsssor Louis
hundred and forty-frst-st and Edgecomb- ave, DR.
". D. p. Bliss, "Constantlnople' illustrated; Pub
charles Mcdowell. What Vaccination Has Done
for the World; Public school No. 50. Broadway and
Ado About Nothing; Public School No 157, 81.
Nicholas and hundred and twenty seventh
St. Mrs Helen ODonneIl Irish Music; Public
A. Fulton. our Water supply How We Get 1t and
We Waste It illustrated; Institute Hall. No.
2lS East one hundred and siXth-st Mrs Ellen NJ
staples. The Evolution OF American Poetry West
Side Auditorium. No. SIS West Fifty seventh st.
trated); Public School No >, one hundred and sixty
ninth-st and Third ave. W. Terrence Stuchell.
One-hundred- and eighty third st. Beaumont and
Cambreling aves., William Farley, How the Empire
state Is Governed" Public school No SO. Avenue
e. between Eighth and Ninth SITS. CniOnport, Frank
J. BelcheT, The DAYS Of 80 Gllustratedl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-28
MORE OPERA In ENGLISH.
Savage VIII Put oR "Tristan" and
the Ring" Cycle Neat Year.

Henry w. Savage. influenced by the reception to
his production OF 'ParsifaT' in English yesterday
announced that "ParsifaT' is only the first OF a
series of grand opera productions IN English which
he will make in the future independent OF his
Castle Square Opera Company. and on the same
artistic scale as his ParsifaI' Next season he will
put not only Tristan und Isolde but the entire
Ring of the Nibelungs." He is convinced that the
time is ripe for productions OF these works In Eng
fish on a scale that viii challenge comparison with
the best of German performances and which VIII
yet be shown at reasonable prices throughout the
larger cities OF the country.
Mr.. Savage Is now in Boston. 20 be present at the
American debut OF Christian de VOss. of the Royal
Netherlands Opera OF Amsterdam. who sings Par
sifal tonight for the first time Immediately after
the first performance OF "Parsifar' In English in
this city he will begin work his plans for next
season One OF the first steps will be 70 place the
work of translation into competent hands 1t Will
be so divided that there will be delay. The new
translation of ''ParsifGl'' will be used model
Mr. Savage will send representative to Europe IN
the near future to models Of scenery and to
order costumes. At the time he win employ
American inventive genius to devise new means OF
solving the difficult scenic problems Wagner has
put into the Ring" The "ParsifaT' company Will
necessary for the undertaking. Several singers
of International reputation being considered,
and the work Of engaging them will not DC Ions
delayed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-28
FOUR DEPEW MEETINGS.
The Senator Is Greeted 1Cith
Enthusiasm.

Most enthusiastic welcomes were given Senator
Chauncey NJ Depew last night when he spoke at
four political meetings Il consider IT a great trib-
ute to my youth and vigorous young manhood"
declared the Senator at Of these Ito be as
signed to so many meetings tonight / spoke first
at Avenue A. and expect to finish at Avenue ""
In Progress Hail. No 80 Avenue A, the audience
packed the hall to overlooking. The Senator was
wildly greeted. and cries of Hes a peach!' ana
Hes all right, followed. He said in part
/ began campaigning for the Republican party
forty years ago, when young secretary IL was
fun to speak for the party Then the State and
the country were bowed In mourning, 1t a
question in the minds of nations abroad II the ma
ton would last. II has lasted. thanks to the Re
publican party and, instead of a country divided
piecemeai among the nations of Europe see a
country and nation without whose cooperation
other nation on earth dares to do anything-at
least. without consulting
At New-York Turn Hall. Eighty-hfth-st. and Lex
ington-ave.. the Senator said, in part:
In listening to the Democratic cry of eve can
make the country better" IL would be well not to
lose sight of the epitaph inscribed the grave of
one John Brown. He did well. but he took patent
At the Star Academy. hundred and-seventh-
ST. and Park-ave., Senator Depew predicted ma
jority for Roosevelt of 100000 in this State
At Camp Higgins, One-hundred- nd twenty fifth
st. and LeXington-ave. Senator Depew spoke OF
the conditions that would prevail after the Russo
Japanese War.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-28
VAN COT'T FUNERAL HELD.
Three Thousand Persons Vie5c the
Body of the Postmaster.

The funeral Of Postmaster Cornelius Van Colt
held last night at St. Paul's Methodist Church
Eishty-sixth-st. and West End-ave.' over three
thousand persons viewed the body, including many
employees OF the postofHce In the thrOng were
acts of kindness
The services were set for O'Clock, and long be-
fore that every seat in the large audience room OF
the church filed except the pews reserved for
the family and the superintendent and heads Of
departments in the postof1ce. The latter officials
entered in a body. headed by Acting Postmaster
Morgan
After the reading Of a short Scriptural lesson by
the assistant pastor. the Rev. Mr. TrevOrrow, Miss
Winsler sang. Nearer My God. to Thee favor
lite of the postmaster. The Rev. Dr. George +.
Eckman, pastor OF tine church. then preached a
brief funeral sermon. in which he spoke Of the
many characteristics of the dead which had
endeaFed him to those who to mourn him.
The hundreds who came, said DR.. Eckman. spoke
Only 100 eoquenty of the many little acts of kind
OF which his most intimate friends never knew.
Ills life of public service had been honorable
one and without blemish the pastor said. Post
master Van COtt asserted DIR. ECkman. man
right public life should be beacon light to the
young men Just entering the service of the city,
At the end OF the services and while the Orsanist
played the Dead March from saul" the coffin was
opened and those who wished were permitted to
view the body The flowers sent were many and
The burial will be to-day at Cypress Hills Gene
tery, at II a. m.
At meeting of the Republican County Commit
tee. last night resolutions of condolences over the
death of Postmaster Van Colt were passed. The
postmaster had been member of the Republican
county Committee for nearly thirty years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-28
TUNNELLING TO JERSEY
Second Tube Half Way across the
Hadson-Land Work AdUanced.

Just about the time the subway was opened
wOrkmen in the south tunnel OF the New-YOrk and
New-Jersey Railroad Company extended the bor-
ings Of the tunnel to point under the bed Of the
Hudson River about equally distant between the
Jersey and NewYOrk shore. Every foot of the
bOrings for this tunnel has been done since March
II, when workmen in the north tunnel Of the COM
pany completed the borings between the west and
east banks of the Hudson River. The two tunnels
are parallel 10 each other II the rate at which the
south tunnel is being constructed is maintained the
tubes may be in operation early next year.
AS quick progress is being made in the land
work as in the river construction. Since March II
the tunnel las been extended from the MortOn-st
shaft TO Greenwich-st. The Manhattan part of the
north tunnel is now within blocks OF the down
town terminal Of the railroad in the block bounded
by Hudson. Christopher. West and Greenwich SITS.
Much better progress would have been made on
the Manhattan land work If final action on the ap-
plicaton Of the company for the right TO extend
its tunnel up Sixth-ave. Thirty-thrd-st had
been taken by the Rapid Transit Commission 1t
is expected that the opposition to the granting OF
this application will be in the near tut
ure. II the application is granted. the main ter
minal in Manhattan of the company will be at
Thirty-third-st. and SiXth-ave
Not paving stone has been dug up OF q IlaS1
stone removed by workmen of the company IN
building the tunnel from Morton-st to Green
wich-st. 1t will not be necessary TO tear up any
street to carry out the engineering plans OF the
company. The work is done under compressed ar
This system is made possible by the fact that the
below the street level In the north tunnel, run
ming from Morton-st. to FOurteenth-st., Jersey
City, sidewalks have been laid on each side OF the
roadbed for the track The design OF the sidewalk
is similar that planned for the Pennsy wanna
tunnel. The concrete work OF the mouth OF the
tunnel has also been done, and the tunnel is ready
fO Law no fYac