davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04
THE GIRL WHO SAW SNAKES.

B. F. Shouse, druggist, of 1921 South.
 west Boulevard, has discovered that he has snakes in his store In connection with his drug store he has a wall paper department, and yesterday, while Miss
 Ray Hintges, the clerk in this depart lment was taking down some rolls of pa per water moccasin stuck it's head out from between the rolls, flashing it's eyes and darting its tongue at her.
 Miss Hintges screamed and ran. MT Shouse found the snake and killed it. lit was about 15 inches in length and was of the poisonous variety. A snake of the same kind and about the same length was killed in the store the only the day before. Mir Shouse thought
 then the snake was only stray introu-
 der and thought no moreabout it after
 it had been killed, but with the appear ance of the second snake he decided the snakes must have taken refuge there during the flood. As there were several feet of water in Shouse's drug store during the flood. two weeks ago, this theory Is probably correct. Mir Shouse does not know how many snakes may
 be in his store, and last evening com menced to take down his stock and one might find a hiding place. It is possible that more of the stores and search every nook and crevice where residences which were submerged may
 be infested with snakes, and those who have learned of the discovery at the drug store are alarmed.
 The drug store is not more than 100
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04
PALMA TROPHY HATCH DISPUTE
H. M. Pope. Designer of Rifle Barrel,
 Talks.

New York. June 3.-A telegram re- ceived to-day from H. NJ. Pope, de- signer of the rife barrel used by the victorious American team at the Palma trophy match at Bisley, England, says:
 ''Stevens-Pope barrels were used by the American team in the Palma match. In outside dimensions, sights, caIibre and ammunition they conformed to the government barrel, but inside were of superior shape and finish The writer was not present at the match, but, from conversation with members of the American team, feels perfectly confident that all concerned knew exactly what rifles were to be used before shot was fired. He also understands that the British team used rifles with barrels constructed by private makers, these, however with government view marks. system which our government does not possess. Still. these barrels were not made by the British govern ment.
 At Ottawa, in 1902, the American team used two experimental rifles pre- viously known to all as not standard, to which na objection was made what ever, possibly because the British team won."
 In order to supplement MT. Pope's telegram, the Evening Post telephoned to him this afternoon and received from him these additional facts:
 'The rifle used by the American team at Bisley was of a special character. There was somewhat of a difference as to inside dimensions. between it and the United States army service rife. This difference rested upon three points, as follows: There were eight grooves of riiing instead of four, the depth of the groove was two and three-quarters thousandths of an inch, against four Krag; and, thirdly, the twist of the arifiing was such as to give it one com Fplete turn in eight inches, instead of in ten inches. in the service arm.
 There was another feature in the Stevens-Pope rifling, which must be Itaken into consideration, and this was the rounding of the corners of the grooves instead of making them angu- liar. In the Krag piece these corners are somewhat rounded, but this is due mainly to the dulling of the cutting Rtools.
 "As to the advantages resulting from Ethe use of barrel of this character, it FRfforded velocity thirty feet per sec lpnd, greater than the actual service 1piece, and consequently, a slightly flat Her trajectory. The reason for this is Ehat with the shallower rifiing in the Stevens-Pope barrel the jacket of the sbullet much more readily reaches all lparts of the grooves, fills them better And, therefore, makes gas-tight con- &act.
 M 'The rounded edges of the grooves Nlso keep the barrel from fouling.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04
DIAMOND DIGGING IN GUIANA.
Pioneer in That Field Tells How They
 Are Mined.


 Are Mined.
 Alfred d'Andrade, one of the poineer's in the diamond fields of British Guiana. was at the Gilsey house the other day. MT. d'Andrade is a native of Trinidad. and was attracted to the northwest district of British Guiana dozen years ago by the reputed existence of pitch or asphalt similar to that which had yielded such rich returns in Trinidad. T went to the northwest district" said MT. d'Andrade. "alone, and worked very quietly for several weeks, much of the time at night, and as a result of my explorations decided to my full satisfac- ton that the pitch the native Indians had found with which to calk their canoes was simply the seawash from Trinidad, 235 miles northwest of the coast I then became one of the poineer gold prospectors in the northwest dis trict, and having extracted values from the alluvial deposits of the streams, obtained an extensive land grant for the construction of a railroad that would have afforded. route much shorter than that by water transporta- ton to the gold fields. The settlement of the Venezuelan boundary dispute, however, deprived me of the concession. Three years ago, when Gilks, whom had known as a gold prospector, found diamonds in the Macaruni district, was close on his heels. Since then the operations have been prosecuted prir- cipally on the Putareng and Seranama, and to some extent on the Ambabaru, all being tributary to. the Mazarun. The district extends over a territory of about 50 square miles, and Is about 12O miles in the interior of the country south from the mouth of the Esequibo. The operations j.. the diamond fields thus involve only the most primitive methods. The loam, to depth of about three feet, must first be removed to reach the gravel, which varies in depth from inches to 12 feet, and it is in the bottom stata of gravel that the dia- monds are found. The gravel is put through a series of sieves from to 16 mesh, and finally the residue is care fully examined by hand to recover the diamonds. The largest that have been found are five karats. The greater num- Der, however, average about eight to the karat, and of these 10000 month are now being shipped out of the dis trict. It. is believed that with the use of machinery. permitting deep develop ment work, the history of South Africa will be repeated in the production of vast quantities of rare stones. Wash ington Times
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04
NEW ARENIc SENSATIONS.
The Lecussons, Martineks, Eddys. Hun


 The Iecussons, Martineks, Eddys, Hum
 garian Magyars, Mons. Hubert.
 When the Great Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers United Shows pitch their acres of tents in New Haven on June 15 they promise to bring many heroic, ar tistic and fun-making new features, among which the following are promi- nent:
 La Famille Lecussons, who, in their first visit to America, present their ex- Parasianborn, combined equestrian and park-brake acts, known las "On the Way to the Grand Prix Race, Paris.' Using the bare backs of horses and the seats and bottom of the holiday vehicle as platforms for the per- formance of the most difficult acrobatic feats is certainly something absolutely |new in circus history.
 As a strange and unfamiliar acrobatic dancing and musical wonder, the Szar- lvasi Frencz Troupe of Hungarian Mag vars, are, at least so far as this country lis concerned, in a class entirely by themselves. They come from their na- tive land with the highest of royal and popular endorsements. Volatile fun-ioving France also sends Jus her four most famous male and fe- Imale professional fools in the Marti- tneks, appearing in stellar conjunction with nearly fifty other champion clowns.
 Mons. Hubert, making his first Amer Iican appearance, might be termed as lat once an amalgamation of juggling jockey and Samson, Assuredly the feats of leaping from the ground to the back of his horse, while holding aloft a sulky by it's thills, and of balancing a
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04
THE CITY MISSION HOUSE.


 At the soldiers and sailors memorial service, to be held tomorrow even by Admiral Foote post, G.. A. R., at the City Mission hall, No. POI Orange street, the following is the order of exercises: Bugle call-"The Assembly''-Comrad Henry F. Reyes, bugler of Admiral Foote post
 Officers of Tihr Connecticut regiment. Boys Brigade, escort committee of Admiral Foote post. G. A. R., and invited guests to the platform. First New Haven company, Connecticut Boys Brigade Captain D. S. Ber- ger, saluting.
 "All Hail the Power of Jesus Name" Audience
 Words of welcome-Rev. W. D. Moss man, Missionary pastor. Reply of Admiral Foote post-Adju- tant F. G. Hastings. chairman lof committee.
 Memorial Song. Let Us March to the Graves of Our Soldiers, CWords by Comrade Holt), solo by Miss Ruby Street, chorus by audience. Scripture Lesson. .Comrade Mossman Prayer. Comrade Weston Ferris
 Chaplain of Foote Post. Duet. MT. and Mrs. George E. Loveday Address. .........C .Comrade D. B. Horton
 Commander Foote Post. Cornet Solo,. ''The Holy City
 Bugler Henry F. Reyes. Address. Rev. George F. Prentiss
 Pastor Davenport Church. Selection (solo)...... Miss Ruby Street Recitation.... Comrade Willis B. Isbell
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04
Past Commander Foota Post

 Violin Solo. ........" "Andante. opus 10'
 John W. Seeley. Address for Woman's Relief Corps, No. 3. Mrs. Ellen s. Kirkham, past pres- ident.
 Trio, (violin, flute and piano) Serenade by Schubert, Messrs, Seeley and Hol- brook and Mrs. J. W. Seeley. Closing address-Representin Con- necticut National Guard, Colonel Theodore H. Sucher, Second Regi- ment, c. N. G.; Lieutenant John K. Murphy, commanding First division, Naval battalion. c. N. G.. Repre- senting Connecticut Boys Brigade, Colonel H. F. Jones, Third regiment, c. B. B.; Captain D. s. Berger, First New Haven Co.,, c. B. B. My Country Iris of Thee"-Audience Bugle call-'L Lights Out'-Bugler Reyes Benediction-Rev. w. D. Mossman. All are welcome. Former soldiers and sailors and their families are especially invited. The service commences at 7:30 D, m.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04
WALL1NGFORD.

Yesterdays recorded real estate transfers were: Charles R. Lamb to Hrs. F. E. Brown, 37Sx14O feet of land In High street. Yalesville; John Elem hg, administrator of Michael Fleming state, to George P. Hough, tract of And (number of acres not given) on Forth Farms; r. F. Youngs to Salva- spre De Ghallo, eight acres on North iast Farms; M. E. Cooke, administrator N Edwin Y. Bull estate, 100x125 feet of 4snd in Yalesville. @George Lacoursiere, who has been un- Nr the charge of the probationary off, w for several weeks for the theft of Ever, has been discharged by Judge |&dd.
 The following notice at R. Wallace & |fns' speaks for itself: S'All not working will be paid from stehouse Saturday morning at g Block. Be prepared to turn in time Eecks at that time.
 R. w. & s. Mfg. Co., The young lady employees of Factory will give trolley party to Con- 3unce lake on Saturday, June Il. hite number of tickets have already len sold.
 The pony owned by the Choate school Topped dead on the street on Thurs |y.
 Quite a number of boys were in Trimming yesterday afternoon in the hinnipiac river.
 Ehe Country club and the Waterburys II play golf here this afternoon. The sal team comprises J. N. Platt, w. H. hpgood, H. L. Davis, w. c. Andrews, w. $. Russell and G. D. Munson. ,he Knights of Pythias will have Eir memorial day on Sunday June 12,
 decoration of deceased members yves.
 President F. A. Wallace, of R. Wal e 6 Sons Manufacturing company,
 returned and 1t is expected that Ire will be some arrangements made the labor troubles at the factory. It afe to say that committees from the rkingmen at the factory will receive notice, but outsiders, either presi- ts, vice-presidents, walking deIe- les, etc, from Chicago or other out places, will not stand much show, MT. Wallace believes in dealing with own employees, and not with outsid- t the Country club grounds to-day re will be a handicap play for the
 cup.
 o-day is quarterly pension day and Nn Clerk Martin will be at his office an early hour to fill out the papers the old soldiers
 he High School Irregulars will play anne of baseball in Westville this ming.
 hseball throwing and catching on
 public streets is getting to be a Bance in some localities and should stopped, or at least regulated some It, Yesterday afternoon a man rid la bicycle on Hall avenue was struck thrown ball, and had the ball been of the regulation hard balls it would proved quite a serious injury to rider.
 hpervisor Cartwright will attend the kention of the National Educators
 ciation which is to be held at St. is beginning June 28.
 ss Mildred Barber has returned h New York.
 aurice MilclSe returned Thursday
 It from Germany.
 ank A. Wallace returned yesterday
 he 1:32 p. m. train from Concord, F.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04

feet from the bank of Turkey creek. and is in the district which the Board of Pubic Works have been asked to protect from the fioods.-Kansas City Journal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04

park cart on his chin, are unparalleled in our areans.
 Even in such stellar company as is this the Eddys are not outshone and their new and original aerial acrobatic act is a wonder.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04

DEATH OF HERBERT P. WHEELER
 Herbert P. Wheeler a well-known resident of West ven, died at the New Haven hospi early yesterday morning. He was rifty-five years old and native of Oxford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-06-04

Two degrees were worked at the meeting of Golden Rule encampment Thursday night.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29

sented by Mrs. n. NJ. and Allyn Das-
kan, Mr.. and Mrs. Walt Kendall and
John Clink; German hlue dinner set.
pr sented by Mr.. and Mrs. Walt Eddy
and Harrison Culbert; Set of silver
spoons presented by each family as
follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Burton,
Dan MCGEE, Alison Daskam, Will
Allyn and Chas. Curtis; Butter knife
and sugar shell, presented by Matte
Burton; Ground glass water set, pre-
sented by Mr.. and Mrs AL Clink;
Glass vase, presented by Edna Clink;
Silver salt and pepper shaker, pre-
sented by d E. Shelmadine; Pair
china VASES, presented by MIR. and
Mrs Harry Goldswortby; Center table,
presented by Mr.. and Mrs. Fitield and
family; Table linen, presented by
Florence eager; Table linen, present.
ed by Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Goddard;
Pair towels, presented by Lula Stock
man; Sofa cushion, presented by Mrs.
Viola Thayer; White china elmer set,
presented by Mrs. Anna Mccarthy;
Mustard cup, presented by Mrs.
Mahlon GILBERT.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29
IA MONTHS MEDICINE FOR Is CENTS.

Every bottle OF DIR Towards spe-
citic for the care If constipation and
dyspepsia contains sixty doses OF a
remedy that is pleasant and easy to
take.
Used according to direction, this is
Sufficient for q month's treatment.
Bought on P. A. Clemmer's special
half=prlce offer of regular-slzed so
cent bottle at half price, you get a
months supply Of the best medicine
In the world for onlY as cents.
Another reason why yo4 should use
DR.. Towards Specific, or at lesst try
1t, II suffering with constipation, dys-
pepsia or liver trouble, is the fact
that druggist P. A. Clemmer sells ev-
eFy BOTTLE under his personal guaran-
tee to FefHnd the money If the specific
does not cure.
Many lives are lost by treating the
sick for wrong diseases, II you have
any Of the following symptoms, pr.
Towards Specific will cure You:
Loss Of Appetite, Sick Headache,
Distress in STOMACH, Sour Stomach,
Great Merit Depression. Belchipg OF
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29
Some Early Howard County History
As Cleaned from the New Oregon Plain Dealer Of 1866

Notice of the escape of Harlow and
johnson from the Winnesheik county
Jail is made in this issue, and Of new
hotel at Howard Center by David
Grier, and of the new bridge at Vern-
on Springs with span of 100 feet
OCTOBER TO-
| The result of the election held Oct.
8, 1866, is given: Republican, 435;
Democrat, 22l; republican majority
in the county PA.
! j. r. Wead of Allegbaney county,
N. Y, is announced as a land seeker
In this county. [He was too timid to
buy and went back to N. Y. to die on
tue bleak hills Of Allegheny county.l
OCTOBER &c.
In the proceedings Of the board Of
Supervisors we find the PLAIN DEAL
Err was paid s. for printing the court
calendar, which consisted of four
pages.
Died-Of consumption, on Sunday,
October 81, 1866, at New Oregon, Ia,
Mrs. Mary Ann Hunt, wife of Warren
B. Hunt, in the 10th year Of her age.
Marshall g. Clouse have flaming
ad of their new store and stock OF
goods in Cressco.
ln this issue is the announcement
that posts flee has been established
at Cresco and w. N. Burdick is named
as its Nasty. Also that the wires
are strung and telegraphic commune
cation open with all the world at
Cresco.
The First National Bank Of De-
corah publishe d its quarterly report
showing resources of Sl47, 7s4.4s. Jas.
ii. d .ston, President; Tho. w. Bur-
dick. Cashier.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29
Live Stock.

Chicago, March %.
CATTLE-Choics to fancy beeves, IS. 65
@5.90: good to choice heavy steers. 5000
EGO; fair to good export and shipping steers.
s4.701615; medium beef steers, A15a4.65;
inferior and plain steers, s3.50Q4.1o; good
to fancy cows and heifers. A.0oG4.65: good
to choice feeders. S3.70a45o; poor to fair
stocleers and feeders 's2.5oas 60; fair to
good cows and heifers, $3.2oqs.76; good cut
good to fancy, s5.50@6.5O: calves. common
to fair, s27645.25; corn fed western steers.
s410Q5. 40: Texas bulls and thin steers, $2.2s
@s.7O; fed Texas steers. fair to choice. $3.50
@45o
HOGs-Good to choice heavy shipping.
$5.4o9566: fair to good butcher weights,
$6.656660; fair to good heavy packing, s5.2S
@6.t0; rough to choice heavy mixed, So
@5.45; assorted light, s525G5.45: fair to good
light mixed, IS. 8o55 80: inferior light mixed,
$5.oo65.D: poor to choice, s3.S694.s5.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29
OCTOBER

M. q. Walker put on a'stage mail
from New Oregon to Austin, Mimi,
by the way Of Lime Springs, Chester,
LIE Roy, giving daily connection be-
tween Austin and the railroad at
Cresco.
Married-On Monday, Oct. 1, 1866,
at Crane Greek, Howard county, Ia,
Mr.. Edward Ryan and Miss Mary En-
right.
Two young men, both residing In this
immediate vicinity were taken into
custody by w. S. Pettibone and G. w.
Ostrander, residing some twept
miles from here, early Monday morn.
Ing, on suspicion of having in their
possession span OF stolen horses.
They were brought to this place, had
an examination before E. w. Allen,
Esq, were bound over to thu grand
jury and in default of bail were sent
TO the Drcorah Jail. Their names
were Horace Harlow and James
johnson. The horses were stolen
from John WEIGH, two miles from
this place and who was near neigh.
Dor to the parents of the boys.
OCTOBER 12-
Note is made nj the arrival of w.
r. Taylor, sheriff of Danville, KY. and
rs. W. Givens of the same place.
[They were owners Of considerable
and in New Oregon at that time.
We believe the farm of W. j. Benda
oelng one of their tracts of land.
Married-Oct. 8 1886, at Foreston,
Iowa, by Rev. Adam Craig, Mr.. James
Irvine and Miss Charlotte L. Preston.
At Lime Springs, September "a,
Ss6, by Rev. Adam Craig, at his res
idence, William Radfurd and Miss
Ellen Palmer, both II Chester.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29
KendaIIyiIIe.

Feter Hammervold, our hardware
merchant, sold his horse last week
and bought team of Wisconsin Ra,
Mustangs The first morning he went
70 the barn to feed them he missed
one of them; On looking around a
little while be found it in rat hole
and he tied knot in the mustangs
tail to keep him from going through
the collar.
William Shurtltff went to Indepen-
dence, Tuesday, to see his wife who
Is In the hospital at that place.
James Daley died at his home in
Fremont, Tuesday morning, March
22nd, after an illness of about six
months.
Harold Kendall is visiting at tie
home OF his uncle, John Clink, in
Orleans.
DID you ever hear Walt Kendall
play "Hiawatha" on the violin?
Allyn Daskam has just returned
from trip out to Spencer, Iowa, and
ne tells US that the streets are dusty
out there. Well that il nothing, If
you want to see the dust fly around
here just buy few bushel of po tatoes.
That's what knocks the dust from
dads pocket book,
Two fishermen were seen on the
banks of the river, Sunday. There
was no harm done as far an the fish
We're concerned, for all they Caught
was cold.
The Big Four gathered in during
the storm of Monday to build the
Central school house but decided not
to get the material on the ground
until the great MCKEE Plate Copper
Wire Metallic Circuit Telephone Line
gets here, and then whoop 'em up.
Did you ever hear the name of
potatoes sound SO dear as they do at
the present time. fyou don't believe
that tears come to the eyes of potatoes
just lay 81 SO on a husEel of them and
see who sheds the tears.
A very pretty wedding took place
at the home of the brides parents on
the state line north of the village at
high noon Wednesday, March 23rd,
when Miss Myra Daskam was united
IN the holy bonds Of matrimony with
Mr.. Clifford Eddy, Rev. Vernon Hall,
OF Ridgeway, officiating. Miss Edith
Daskam was maid of honor and Mr,
Walter Eddy acted as best man.
About forty guests were present on
this happy occasion and the bride and
groom were the recipients of many
beautiful and useful presents Their
many friends join In wishing them a
happy life. The esteem In which tho
happy couple are held by their numer-
ops friends is evidenced by the follow
Ing listof beautiful and use full articles:
Set Of silver knives and forks, pre-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29
THE MARKETS.
Grain, Provisions. Etc.

Chicago, March 26.
WHEAT-stronger and higher Cash,
No. 2 red, S1.0o0103; May, s4N@S6c; July,
sSA@SSc; September, S2ss@84ssc.
CoRN-Vsry strong. Cash, No. 8, n
@441sc; May, 52s@64c; July. 4sN@5o,sc.
oATS-Higher. Cash, No. 2. ssh0ssAc c;
May, 3sN@s9hc.
BUTTER-Market holding firm. Cream
cries, per h.. 14a2Ac; diaries, 1S,1kQ21c.
EGGS-Feeaing firm. Fresh eggs, at
mark. new cases returned, l1a15ac per
aozen; prime firpts 16kc.
LIVE PoULTRY-Demand good, feeling
firm. Turkeys. per lb.. 12c; chickens. fowls,
121a013c: ducks. 12G121zc.
PoTATOEs-Market firm but slow
Burbanks. good to choice. per bu., s1a9sc;
Rurais, good to choice, 8l@9Sc.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29

Gas. Bloating OF Stomach, Heartburn,
Tired, Stupid Feeling, Lack of Ener-
gy, Specks before the Eyes, Consti-
patton, Gnawing. of the Stomach,
Choking Feeling, Pains in Sides and
Chest, Stomach Cough, Dull Pains in
the Head, Coated Tongue, Melan-
choly Forebodings, Less of Sleep,
Throwing up Fool afer Rating, Bad
Dreams.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29
Hereros Bepulsed.

Berlin, March ga cable dispatch
was received Friday from Col. Leutwein,
the governor of German-Southwest AZ
RIGS, announcing that fight occurred
at Omatako Mountain, March 16, which
resulted in the Hereros being repulsed
with the loss Of ten men killed. The
German loss was two men killed and
two wounded, The Germans surprised
Herero village March 19. capturing
many head Of cattle.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-03-29
Farms for Rent.

l have for rent the farm known AZ
the Durham farm in Oak Dale Town
ship, also the farm known as the Bull
lis farm in Chester township. 1 also
have few other good farms for rent.
JOHN M. CANNON Land Agency,
Cresco, Iowa