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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-09
JAPANESE lose
ARMORED CRUISER
WARsHIP ADsUMA rs SAID TO
HAVE BEEN BLOWN UP AND
SUNK BY A MINE,
REPORT COMES FROM
RUSSIAN SOURCES
ozar's Forces Suffer Heavily in At
tempt to Retake Lost Ground
Mikado's Men Preparing for An
other Assault on Port Arthur.

Moscow, Dec IA special dispatch
from Vladivostok says that steamer
which has just arrived there from
Shanghai reports that the Japanese
armored cruiser Adsuma has been
blown up and sunk by mine.
The cruiser is said to have been
sunk north of the Miaotao islands.
The Miaotao islands are in the Liaotie
channel, between the Kwantung PENN.
sula, on which Port Arthur is situated,
and the Shantung promontory.
The Adsuma, also referred to as the
Azuma and Adzuma, was built at Saint
Nazaire, France, and was launched in
1901. She carried four 8-inch guns
~ 6-inch guns and "a smaller rapid-tire
guns, had five torpedo tubes and COM
plement of 4S2 men.
Russians Suffer Heavily.
Toxic, Dec. 1.-THE Russians are
nightly attacking 203- Meter hill in de-
termined endeavor to retake the sum-
init of the ground in contention. The
Japanese are increasing their defenses
on the position and have succeeded sc
far in repelling all the assaults. The
Russians have suffered the heaviest
losses and 1t is estimated that they have
sacrificed 1900 men in their effort tc
recapture the ground, which the Jap
anese are confident in their ability to
hold. Observations indicate that the
garrison Is feeling the shortage Of men
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-09
For S sle or Rent!

A good room cottage on Berg's
Addition; good We'll, god cellar aud
cistern. Apply to John BirtwiStle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-12-09
Some EARLY Howard County History
As Cleaned from the Cresco Plain Dealer Of 1870

Powell s. Roache have established
themselves in the blacksmitf,ing
business on Market street next to the
agricultural implement house Of
Strother g. Conklin.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17
GENERAL GILL
says Advancement of Di2.-
Ie Along Commercial
And Industrial
Lines Has Been
Wonde full.

Con I,l,n cnI
.c,,tiIo ,r.,., i., ,,7','o'.l u 'He NeI-
has ins, ro,,,rn'd r.',''. ~ PSI. Oo,''pd"y'
rive Som,I, aeana ,'." q Up 'i''o"sn
.nor,v noI,inr H.. n.,,, s"o ''ie''''y'S , Vi d
tbn snmtnann na;'', '','"''' ''Sp Sp'''io'' Vi
tiponc;o,s .nJ ~ 'o'''''cti'
lie n,rtr cnnai.;, .ia,,' o.',N''''s ., "'lr III
Gin said. " '''0 '''p' o,'''
.u, :,
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17

rattlcSnakcs. Several times in his ca.
reer Athy has been compelled to leave
his horse at the bank of some swollen
stream and to place his mail sack in
his teeth and swim across. In all his
twelve years Of service the mail has
never once been delayed. Athy mar
rowly escaped being Killed bv land.
slide which swept down mountain
side and completely obliteratcd the
road Just in front of Athy.
Athy is also preacher Of the gos.
pei. Each dayat one or more points
along the trail he finds crowd await
ing him, and there he gives five or ten
minute talks on the methods Of getting
in and Staving in the straight and mar.
row path. Many have been converted
10y his teachings Athy also acts as
messenger boy for that entire noun
tain diSilict, and when any one wants
a bundle brought from the store
they never hesitate 10 ask Athy to
bring it for them.
Athy states That he has been en-.
gagged TO be married twcnty-eighl
times and has ney been Sin earnest"
set. Athy has educated himself and
Is well read for citizen of that part
ul the mountains. He is always well
dressed and polite and is undoubtedly
one of the most popular of Uncle Sam
uel's mail carriers.
Athy is 81 years Old. He has ridden
one horse all the time that he has been
mai! carrier, and it is estimated that
they have covered uear.y $1,000 miles
together.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17
J,hnston, S, c. Nov.:1O,-ispeciaI.


But for q fortunate change i'm the
wind at critical time today the busi-
ness section of Johnston would have
been SmUuldering heap OF ashes to-
night. AS il was a disastrous fire
swept portion OF the business dis
trict and threatened several very
handsome residences that are in the
neighborhood
The fire ocigilate1 In tn, old
Howard building which was tenanted
by L. j. Duncan and family. and
swept that portion of Main street be
tween Minis avenue and Jackson
street. The lire started from a defec-
tive stove fac, Rad was burning its
way into nest of splendid buildings
when the wind shifted and turned tie
huge tongue of flame diagonally across
Main street, which is very wide, 50
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17
REM EKABLE MAIL CARRi L.
Weighed p Pounds at Birth - Has
Ridden 200 Miles.

Owing~yille. Ky. Nov. >. Robert l.
Athy, who has just been appointed
ma carrier between Camptor and
Sprad.in, Wolfe county, has the most
remarkable records of any man in this
part Of the country His unusual rec.
ord began at his birth, when lie weigh
ed only ,! pounds and he cou d be put
in coffee POI easily. lie grew up,
however, to medium size
Athy has been mail carrier in diff
icrcnt sections OF the mountains for
nearly twelve years and in that Time
has made a great reputation asa hunt
er, having Killed several bears, a large
number Of Wildcats and almost lhoC-
sand squirrels, besides 4 numbc. {
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17

When you want a pleas ant physic
tr Chan ber ain Stomach and Liver
Tablets. They are cay tn take and
produce no gripping or othel unpleas-
ant efTact
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17
CURED CONSUMPTION.

Mrs b. w Evans, Cl arwaler. Kan,
wri'e My lu,taud lay six for
three months The doctors said that
h' had ga ch c,rsumrti n. We pro-
Cur'd tile Of Ia lard's norchound
Slrur, nd j; cured him. lat was
sX Itirs ;io. SrCe tber we have al
wty~ lept ollle in the hou.e. We
cannot DO vi hout it For c, ughs and
ODDS Il has 10 ,qusl" 25c. 5Cc, $l.CO
S, ii by q. j. IIar i.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17
ID. NJ. fROSSON, NJ d
PHYSI' y AND SURGEON.
EESNlLLE, =. -.
Tracked Derby Hat.

if you are ever unfortunate enough
10 smash new derby hat, so that 1t
cracks and in spite ~ vigorous rub
bling and brushing refuses TO resume
its pristine smoothness OF surface, try
Ibr simple expedient OF holding light
ed match inside the hat close to the
bP.i"n spot. BY the time the match
IL. if burned out you VIII find that
the hat hns become soft. II you then
VIII bpnab u vigorously with stiff
brush for moment 1t will regain Its
former smoothness and look as If moth
}ng had ever marred its surface. Ood
Housekeeping
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17
Suremberu Eggs.

Watches first came into fashion In
the year 1477 at Nuremberg, and on
that account and because of their pc
culinr shape they were known as MI
renberg eggs" They were not all
egg shaped, however. some OF them be
ing made In imitation OF pears, gourds.
Rcorns. birds skulls. etc. About the
year 1920 watches began TO assume
Ibe shape now generally worn.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17
DIR. ". p. TIMMERM AN,

Offers his professional service t.
the people of Batesburg asa vicinity
Office over the National Bank, and
can be found there day or night.
BATESBURG, ). G.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17
E. j O N E s.

wide, ia. fact, that they could not
reach across the street and ignite the
buildings on ! he other side, and at
the same time saved the buildings
that were i'm the track of the fire.
.The losses with the insurance as near
as they could be gotten tonight are as
follows:
Old Howard building, owned by j.
w Mobley- $1,000.
Household furniture of T. j. Duncan,
$500.
j NJ. Sill, merchant, suffered Slight
damage.
Z. y. Austin. on building, $500.
j. I. burst, on stock, $500.
j. E. Edwards, on stock, $500, in
uranc 81 600. The building was
owned by the National Bank of Au-
gUsta, and the Insurance could not be
learned. It's value was about 81 900.
w. w. Woodward, Il butcher, lost
about so, and the building in which
he operated was owned by d. 7.
Ouiz which was damaged to the ex-
tent of about $500.
w. l.. Coleman, building was loss
of about 81 200, with an insurance of
about 5000.
Another small butcher shop was de-
Stroyed.
In some OF the buildings destroyed
stocks of goods were saved
Augusta Chronicle.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17

Fa e to face and not
afraid! Aren't you afraid
you'll catch cold ne of
these snappy mornings Or
chilly evenings? You need
not be afraid if you'll sup
ply yourself with a Fall
OverCOat such as you'll
find here.
Remember Jack Frost's
campaign! Begins in ear
nest pretty soon.
Overcoats, $1,000 to $500
CraVenetts, $1,000 " $500
MaCkintOsheS, $500
Fall underwear, ,$l.oo 5000
FaliEShirts, SI.oo
Fall Hats, $l,oo to $500
|. c.. LEWIS
AUST A, Ga F..
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1904-11-17
JOHNSTON WAS
SWEPT BY
BIG FIRE

MANY BUILDINGS WERE DE-
STR0YED BUT A LUCKY
CHANGE OF WIND SAVED THE
BUSINESS SECTION FROM RE-
ING REDUCED TO SHOULDER
ING A SHES
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01

Miss Alice Kitty left Thursday
morning, for California, where she
will spend the vacation with her
parents,
Mr.. Doe of Winton. leaves tomorrow
for Montana. where lie has secured a
position. His family will leave about
two weeks.
Miss Alva Miller, of Milwaukee, ar
rived in the city Saturday evening
and will spend several weeks visiting
with her aunt, Mrs. Jas. Sheridan.
Mrs. Jas. White returned Saturday
evening from Milwaukee where she
has been several months consulting
doctor as to her eye sight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. Rapson and son
returned Thursday evening from
their few weeks visit to Washington
and California.
John Mattson was brought to the
Shipman hospital this afternoon suf-
fering from injuries received by being
blasted at the Zenith mine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Crossman return.
ed last evening from Milwaukee,
where Mr.. CrOssman had been in Il
doctors care for treatment to one OF
his eyes which lie injured some time
ago while cutting brush for his pet
moose His eye is much better.
II am not much of Il mathematic
ian" said the cigarette, but | car
add to mans nervous troubles: car
subtract from his physical energy,
can multiply his aches and pains,
Can divide his mental powers, l car
take interest from his work, and dis
count his chances for success"
G.. w. Mulligan. of Eveleth, was ell
ected president of the Northwestern
Fireman's Association, at Crane
Rapids last week and P. e. Bowling
OF the same city, Secretary, an;
Eyeleth was selected as the place TO
holding the tournament next year.
! By reason of some trouble at IIibb
ing the "tin-hofn' element Of tina
town have been asked to move by thu
chief Of police. Hibbing loses noLh
ing by this exodus and several othe
places are thus enriched by just wha
Hibbing loses. Tell them to "git,"
The Coffey Bros. Co., circus ha
been giving performances evenings a
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
LOCAL HAPPENINGS,

David Kangas spent several days in
Tower this week on business.
Mrs. JAS. Bale spent few days IN
Tower this week visiting with friends'
Mrs. W. E. Pike spent a few days
in Duluth this week.
Richard Whteside was in the city
a few days this week.
A. J. Thomas spent few days this
week i'm Duluth.
Miss Helen Horovitz left this morn
I'm. for St. Paul where shea will visit
for some time with friends.
The Ely City band has been engag-
ed TO furnish music for the fourth at
Tower.
Miss Nellie Nolan spent few days
in Tower this week visiting with her
many friends.
w. II. James returned Wednesday
evening from few days spent in Du-
lutl.
DR.. Moore returned this evening
from his extended visit in Illinois
and Wisconsin cities.
Frank Thomas spent several days
i'm the city this week from Biwaoik,
visiting with friends.
WANTED AT ONCE!-Chamberma
Inquire at st. CroiX Boarding House,
Winton.
The new time card went into effect
ON the Duluth & Iron Range last Sun
day.
Deputy Sheriff Bates was in the
city Wednesday and took with him to
Duluth two prisoners who will serve
so DAYS in the county Jail.
Matt Thomas arrived in the city
Wednesday evening from Grand
Raplds and will spend Il few days
visiting with his family.
Mrs. Jos. Thomas returned Wednes
dag evening from ST. Paul where she
had been attending tue convention OF
the Diamond Rebekah Lodge.
Mrs. S. L. Smith arrived in the cit,
Monday evening and spent the weel
visit with her cousin. Mrs. f. l.
Cowen. Mrs. Smith leaves tomorrow
morning for her home in Duluth.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01

To the Voters and Electors of the 5lst
Legislative Districts:
L hereby announce myself "a candidate for
the Republican nomination for represent
atiYe for the 51st Legislative District. If
nominated and elected l pleoge myself to
support the Hon. Moses E. Clapp for re-
election to the United States Senate.
Should be fortunate enough to secure the
nomination and election my best efforts will
be put forth in an honest endeavor to
faithfully perform the duties of the office.
Trusting to receive your support and thank
ing you in advance for same Iremain,
Yours truly.
III. SKINNER.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
POLITICAL.
Announcements and Cards of
Candidates.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the voters of the 51st Legislative District:
hereby announce myself a candidate for
the Republican nomination for Represent
ative of the 51St Legislative District. If
nominated and elected pledge myself to
support the Honorable Moses E. CIapp for
reelection to the United States Senate.
And am now as L always have been in
favor of the present primary election law.
N. f. HUGO.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
Sure to Follow.

Yesterday, at the cooking school, we
studied the different uses of the rolling
pin," said the young wife. Il wonder
what will follow to-day?"
"Oh," replied the husband, 'you will
probably take up, to-day, the Rules for
the First Aid to the Injured "-Yonkers
Statesman
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
High Finance.

: "Pa," said the son of the captain Of
industry, what is being recreant to
ones trust?"
mot increasing the capital stock
every time the public can be hypno-
tized into buying few more shares
for the beenfit of the people who hold
the bonds. Chicago Record Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
A Fair Test.

Briggs-I believe the time is ap-
preaching when every question will be
submitted to arbitration and all people
will agree.
Griggs-Well, if you wish to be unde-
ceiyed, just make an attmept to settle a
dispute between the owner of a house
and a tenant.-Brooklyn Life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
Excursions East.

Summer tourist tickets to all east
ern points by train and steamer at
greatly reduced iates If you intend
going East let us plan your trip. We
can save you time and money. Du-
luth, South Shore & Atlantic Ry.,
Mart Adson, General Agent, 430
Spalding Hotel Block, Duluth,
Mimi. 7-22
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
Forgot the Location.

"The trouble with the average serv-
ant girl is that she cannot remember
her place."
81 guess you're right. At any rate,
our new servant girl went out last
Thursday and forgot the way back to
the house again" Catholic Standard
and Times.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
A Queer Case.

81 wonder why Dwiggins sticks at
home the way ME does? The man
never seems to go out anywhere"
ooh, the chump's so much in love
with his wife that he never seems to
feel the need of observation-disclosures
Record-Herald.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
Getting at the Facts.

Him-Miss Elderleigh looks like a
woman who has suffered.
Her-Yes, poor girl; she has suf-
fered great deal because of her mis-
taken belief.
Him-Indeed! And what Is her be-
lief?
Her-That she could wear No. 8
shoe on a No. 6 foot.-Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
Danger in Partnerships.

Judge-Was there any other person
with you in this? Did you commit the
robbery quite alone?
Prisoner-Quite alone. You see, the
trouble about having partner in an
affair like this is that you can never
tell whether he is honest or not.-Tit-
Bits
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
Onto Him.

Bragg expect to spend my vaca-
ton on steam yacht this summer.
Knox -Oh, why don't you take rest
instead Of looking fer extra work? Be
sides, stocking is such hot job.-Phil-
adelphia Press.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
Merely a Hint.

''My motto" said Mr.. Borem, as the
cuckoo clock chimed the half hour pre-
vious to midnight, lis to pay as you CO."
"Well," rejoined Miss Caustique, after
a vain attempt to strangle a yawn, I'm
willing to lend you car fare if that will
help you out."-Cincinnat Enquirer
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
Gossip.
NOSS1I1s
,nnnnu rnnnnflxr 0O

made their money recently?"
EYES, Her father was a promoter.
It is rumored that they are going 20
adopt as coat-of-arms watering-por
rampant Judge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
For Him.

Maybelle-Kit McFranklin is always
saying spiteful things about me, but
don't mind her. 1t takes all kinds of peo-
pie to make a world.
The young man Tin an ardent whis-
per)-No, it doesn't! 1t takes only one
person!-Chicago Tribune.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
A Difference of Opinion.

"She says she can't sing because she
has a severe cold.''
"Well, it's true she can't sing, but
she's mistaken about the reason. -
Brooklyn Life.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
In Time.

He-Why has he put her picture in
his watch?
She-Because he thinks she will
love him in time.-Yonkers States
man, -.-----'
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
A Gentle Hint.

Riley-So Casey was killed by tn
blasht? Who broke tn news to his
wildly?
Rooney-Big Tim Houlihan.
Riley-Did he do it gintly?
Rooney-He did. He began be askin'
her to marry him.-Judge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01
Different Matter.

Though the under dog attracts US,
All our sympathy it knocks
When we find the smallest berries
In the Bottom Of the box.
Judge.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1904-07-01

THE WAY 1T WAS SHOWN.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-19
SUDDEN DEATH MISS
ELEANOR HAYWOOD
The Community Saddened by the Pass
ing Away OF One of lis Most
Loved Young Women.

Rarely has death in this community
caused a feeling of more profound sad.
ness than that which followed the an
nouncement yesterday morning of the,
rassing away of Miss Eleanor Howard
Haywood. Miss Haywood, never OF very
strong constitution appeared to be in her
usual health and spirits the day pre-
v GUS, and had been a worshipper at the
ASH Wednesday services at Christ Church
occupying her accustomed place in the
choir, of which she was long a faithful
member.
Fer illness was of short duration am
although medical aid was quickly sum
rloned and every restorative applied,
death had ensued by the failure OF the
ko arts action.
Miss Haywood was a daughter of Mrs.
julia Ogden Haywood and the late ~.
Eichard B. Haywood. 10 the possession
of fine mind, well cultivated by study.
ard extensive reading, she added a native
humor and marked originality OF expires.
sioa which made her a favorite in the
social circles of our city.
Ar amending stream of sympat hizing
CO Tiers at the home OF the stricken fam
ily all day long yesterday attested the
scEse of loss and in many instances the
grief of her friends. She was educated at
st. Mary's and that old institution never
lad more loyal and loving daughter.
Her devotion to the parish activities OF
l. r church was always of a character
that marked her earnest and jealous in.
te~est in good works.
Pesides being a member of the cho E
she was also an active worker in St,
Agnes Guild, the Woman's Auxiliary and
other agencies in the parish life of Chris:
Church and her place will not easily be
filled either in the religious sphere or
in the social and literary world Of our
City.
Surviving Miss Haywood, arc her broth,
ers Mcssrs. Sherwood, Graham, Howard
AMI Marshall De Lancey Haywood and
Mrs. Woodruff, wife of Brigader Gen
cral c. A. Woodruff, u S. A. Mrs Mason
wife of Major Charles w. Mason, U. S. A.,
and Mrs. w. d. Martin, of Brooklyn,
N. Y. Mrs. Mason, formerly Miss Marion
Haywood, is now in San Francisco having
arrived only in the past few days from
Manila and will not be able to reach
here for the funeral which will be held
this afternoon at 4 o'clock from Christ
Church.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-02-19
TOWNSHIP TEACHERS MEETING.
At Oak Grove School House---EVery
District in 8 townships Heard
From.

The Middle Creek Township Teachers
r!eeting which was held at Oak Grove
School House two miles from Cardenas
Station on the Mills road, on last Tues
day proved both interesting an2 profit
al lie.
This meeting was presided over by our
ef cent county superintendent of schools,
Mr.. W. P. Clements. Every district was
hcard from IN the townships OF Buck
Hcrnc, Holly Springs and Middle Creek
with one exception.
Zach district made report OF number
of children, number enrolled, and average
attendance, ending up with the query
What have you done towards inducing
raI nts to send their children to school,
VINO do not send?
The report on average attendance was
considered quite good considering the
cO'd winter and bad reads
The answers to the question were gen
o,aliy the same. visited every parent
anu told them the Importance OF taking
advantage OF the public school"
The school district Nc. 2 in Middle Creek
is taught by Miss Anna Yates, assisted
by Miss Bertha Smith. The school house
is comfortable and we'll lighted with
two stoves for heating purposes.
The desks are Of modern pattern, and
The school room is neat, and furnished!
with maps and other pictures.
The trees on the grounds are trimmed
I'D neatly and good play ground arounl
til. house.
The school wants a library and have
II view the formation of an organization
for the hetterment of the scaool ard
grounds.
Miss Yates is training the pupils to
give an entertainment on Washington
birthday, and at this time is to organize
the Woman's Club. Much interest was
manifested in this moement and no doubt
will prove a success in neighborhood
of intelligence and progress as we found
THIS to be.
There are great possibilities in THESE
township meetings, not only TO train the
teacher in methods prescribed by law,
l.ut for interchange of thought and ex.
rer.tnce. Any citizen who will attend one
OF these meetings led by our county SUP
erlntedent Mr.. W. p. Clements will be
more than convinced that he is the right
man in the right place.