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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Granger and fIorenceyiIIe.
A Happy New Year to all.

A Happy New Year to all.
BoRN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clarke
Dec. 20, q son.
The Cantata given Christmas eve
was success from beginning to end.
The parts were all well given to
large and appreciative audience.
George Privat, OF Chicago, is spend
ing the holidays at home.
The dance and rattle given by Curt
Wentworth Xmas eve drew large
crowd. Frank Serfling held the lucky
number and now owns fine silk quilt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Mason are re-
joicing over the arrival Of a baby girl,
born Dec. q.
The Swap social was not we'll at
tended on account on the severe
weather.
Frank Henry has just purchased
new cutter.
Paul Bigalk, who is attending school
at DEBORAH, spent Christmas at home.
The young ladies Of Granger and
Florenceville have issued invitations
for 9 Leap Year party to be given in
N. W. A. hall Jan. 1, 1904.
Mrs. HIT. Williams is still s. riously
iii.
Mr.. and MIS-. Herbert Dunn ard
little Howard are visiting relatives at
Harmony.
Tom Hayes is home from Chicago
for the holidays.
Old Mr.. Phippin had the misfortune
toinjure his eye while chopping wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Williams ard
Miss Sallie Williams drove down from
Lanesboro Saturday to see Mrs. d. r.
Williams. They returned Sunday.
| Oficers OF the NJ. w. A. for the
coming year will be publicly installed
January 6th.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
ASKS FOR ANOTHER WARSnIP
Minister Powell Says Situation In
San Domingo Demands It.
Three Revelation. Reported Raging
In Island-steps Taken to Pro-
tect American Interests.

Washington, Dec. 80. - With three
revolutions. raging on the. island, the
forces of. Jiminez within four hours OF
San Domingo City, and excitement pre-
yailing, Minister Powell thinks the sit
uation demands the presence of an addi-
tional warship, and in a cablegram dated
Monday. appeals to the state department
for. aid. In anticipation of the crisis
which appears to have arrived, the state
department had already taken. steps to
send another warship to San Domingo,
and at its request Secretary Moody
cabled Rear Admiral Lamberton, COM
handing the South Atlantic squadron,
now at Trinidad, to dispatch one of-his
vessels to San Domingo at full speed to
assist the gunboat Newport in protect
ing American and other interests.
San Domingo, Republic of Santo Do
mingo, Saturday, Dec. 26.-The city of
San Domingo is again being barrfcaded,
this time against the forces of the new
provisional government founded at Aqua
de Compostela by General Pelletier,
which are marching on the capital.
The financial position of the Morales
government is bad. The officials find it
difficult to obtain rations for the SOL
diers. The American minister, Mr..
Powell, who has been living in the sub
urbs, has been compelled to move the
legation inside the city boundaries
President Morales returned here last
night. He found it impossible to
land on the northern part of the island
but bombarded Puerto Plata. The dam
age done is not known. Moralesis TAX
Ing all possible steps to defend San Do
mingo. The situation is complicated
and serious. The government troops are
preparing. to leave here and attack the
rebels at Sancristobal, two hours dis
tant from here. Much excitement pre-.
walls at this place. The arrival of an
other American warship to reinforce the
gunboat Newport is anxiously desired.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
TRIAL Set for Jan uary q.

Chicago, Dec. 3o.--Judge Kerster
Tuesday morning overrule4 the mo
lions for separate trials in the car
barns bandits case and denied con.
tinuances. AS the judge has another
case on. trial which will occupy sew
eral days, the car-barns case was set
for Wednesday. January s. On that
day all the indictments against Gus
tave Marx, Harvey Van Dine, Peter
Niedermier and Emil Roeski will be
on call 1t 10 probable that the car
barn murderers will be the first tried.
Roeski is not Ia this case.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
JOINT DEBATE.
,Ames College and Drake University
VIII Contest for Honors I'm
Des Moines.
Especial correspondencs.l

Ames and Drake colleges will have a
joint debate sometime in February If
the plans which have been made are car
ried out as expected. Drake issued the
challenge and Ames acceptedit. Ames is
to select the subject which must be Of
general interest and which must not be
technical Probably. it will be some po-
'litical question or question related to
the national governments policy. The
question must be selected by January Is.
Drake has until February to accept 1t.
Then the debate will be held in Des
Moines some time In February. 1t will
be the first important contest Of the
kind in the state and will be the fore
runner Of many like tournaments.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Greene Resigns.

New York, Dec. 3O.-Police Commits
sioner F. V. Greene Tuesday sent his
resignation to Mayor Low, to take eff
feet December 81 or January 1. The
commissioner announced that he had
received the designations of Deputy
Commissioners Ebstein, Piper and
Davis. A set of engrossed resolutions
signed by every inspector and captain
in the department except one inspec-
tor, who is i'll, was presented to Com
missioner Greene. ~.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Don't Worry.

This is easier said than done, yet it
may be Of some help to consider the
matter. IT the cause is something
over which you have no control Ii Is
obvious that worrying will not help
the matter in the least. On the other
hand, II within your control you have
only to act. When you have cold
and fear an attack of pneumonia, buy
q bottle OF Chamberlain s Cough REM
edy aud use it judlciously and all.
cause for worry as to the outcome
will quickly disappear. There Is no
danger OF pneqmonia when Il Is used.
Tor sale ~ Hhuttlswcrth Drug Go.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01

Wheaton. Mimi. Dec. 30.-A loss OF
over 100000 has been caused by fire
which has destroyed large part of this
town. The fire was not under control
early Tuesday, but prospects are that
It will be before long. The. fire burned
all night.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Post ONCE RobLed.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 3d.. L. Car
rett, the town Waterman of West Point,
was held up Monday night by three
men armed with revolvers, who bound
and gagged him, marched him to the
post Office broke in the door, blew
open the safe and robbed it of consider
able money and package containing
$2.100 in bonds Garrett was compelled
to take seat and witness the. whole
performance. The robbers escaped.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Fear Collier Il Lost .

3, Paris, Dec. 30.-It is feared that the
collier vienne, of the French navy,
manned by 81 officers and men, which
left Rochefort for Toulon, has been lost.
The minister of marine has sent war;
ships in search of the missing vessel,
which is now 10 days out, and though
In the track of steamers has not been
reported. It is believed that wreck
age cast up on the coast of Spain con-
firms the approximations entertained in
regard to the safety of the collier.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01

One Faro Plus $500 Round Trip Rate VA
Chicago Great Western Railway.
To points In New Mexico, Texas.
Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas, Nebrae.
ka, Mississippi, and Louisiana Ample
return limits. Tickets on sale Jan.
9Th and 10th, Feb. End and 10th, Mch.
lat and 18th, April 9Th and 10th. For
further information apply TO any
Great Western Agent, or J. P. Elmer,
g. p. A 5, Chicago, Ill. Apr. 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Big Auction Sale.

What is thought to be the largest auc-
ton sale of farm property ever held in
this state in single day occurred near
Earlham. The sale included the $50
acre farm of John Gunden, which was
secured by Phil Sheriden. OF Des Moines,
at $85 per acre. In addition to the farm
horses, cattle, hogs and large quantities
of grain were sold at high prices, the
entire sales amounting to more than
S36. 900.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
COLLEGE Cratluate. Meet.

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. S0.-Delegatcs
from colleges and universities in va
rions parts of the country assembled
at Ratcliffe college Tuesday for the
ninth annual convention of the Fedora
ton Of Graduate Clubs of America.
The session will last two days.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
sweet ro..s TA,.s.

Cecil (ssnimentally)- Don't you feel
gloomy when the sky is overcast with
gray. when the rhythmic rain sounds q
dirge upon the roof and the landscapes
beauties arc hid by the weeping mistS
Hazel (swestly) Yes: its dreadfllly
annoying. II does make oue's hair
come out Of curl so-Tit-Bits.
(. Plenty 81 Sleeve.
Husband-My dear. don't you think
that dress a-er-trihe immodest?
Wife-Immodest Goodness me! Just
look at the aleevss.-:N. Y. Weekly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
millionaire Manufnctur.,

Millionaire Manufacturer end. ;
Dubuque, Ia, Dec. 30.-Thomas Con-
nelly, the millionaire carriage manu-
facturer. died here Tuesday Of apoplexy.
He was CT years old.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Death Sentence Conf,rm.d.

Manila, Dec. 3o-The supreme court
has confirmed. the sentence OF death
imposed on four natives who butch
cred three marines in September. 1902
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Encouraging.

Shell am afraid we shall have trouble
with servants after we are married.
He--I won't mind that. dear. as long ~
have you. Brooklyn Life.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
ARMED CRUISER
FOR GREAT lakes
Building Of Vessel by Canada Causes
Comment on Treaty. Supposed
to Restrict Movement.
OFFICIAL DECLARES THAT NO
AGREEMENT ON SUBJECT EXISTS
w..hinrton Government Not Yet No
titled of Contemplated Move-At-
tack ON Existing Rush Treaty to
De Renewed ON Reopening of Con-
Eresu

Ottawa, Ont, Dec. 30.-The building
OF q Canadian armed cruiser for the
great lakes has caused comment on the
treaty supposed to restrict such move
ment. Under Secretary of State Pope
points out that no treaty exists between
Great Britain and the United States
limiting the number and armament of
vessels to be maintained by the United
States or Canada on the great lakes.
There is an agreement to cease placing
either country. Mr.. Pope doubts if it
Is binding.
State Department Not Informed.
Washington, Dec. 30.-The state de-
partment Tuesday had not been in
formed that the Canadian government
contemplated placing an armed cruiser
on the lakes in addition to the few small
and Insignificant national vessels now
maintained there. Recently the Cana
dian government laid down couple Of
revenue cutters for lake service, and
although these were, being of modern
fore employed for this work, their con-
struction was not regarded here as
violating the treaty. Attention was
called to the matter .aeever, by some
of the congressman from the great lake
section, and the state department made
: q quiet but effective inquiry into the
character of the Canadian cutters. 1t
appears that United States naval Off
Ger visited the place where the vessels
were being built and examined their
construction, fact that gave rise to
some feeling on the part of the Cana
dams when they learned CT the visit.
VIII Attempt to Repeal Treaty.
As soon as congress feconvenes after
the recess, there will without doubt be
a renewal of the attempt which has
been made annually for the last ten
years to secure repeal or modification
OF that section of the Rush treaty be-
tween the United States and Great Brit
ain that limits the use of naval vessels
on the lake. Representative William
Alden Smith, of Michigan, has taken a
particularly advanced position in this
matter and his activity has, it is said,
excited corresponding movement in
Canada. He has heard from some quar-
ter that he believes to be reliable a
statement that the Canadian govern
ment is about to enter formal protest
against the location of the proposed
United States naval training station
; on the great lakes. according to the
plans OF the Taylor board, to which con-
Ngress is expected to give effect during
the present session. Anticipating such
protest. Mr.. Smith already has pre-
pared himself to renew with force the
attack upon the Rush treaty, holding
as he does that it has had paralyzing
and disastrous effect upon the impor-
tant shipbuilding industries of the
great lakes. as they would otherwise
be in position, not only to supply them
selves such naval vessels as might be
needed for training purposes on the
lakes, but could also enter into compe-
tition with the deep sea shipbuilders
for larger naval construction.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01

Eczema, scald head, hives, itchi-
Eess Of the Akin OF any sort Instantly
relieved, permanently cured. DHnS
Ointment. Atan7 dsog store.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
DETAILS OF MASSACRE.
Story of Killing of Missionary and
Eighteen Followers In siberia
Last March.

Washington, Dec. 30.-Minister Lyon
has reported to the state: department
from Monroyia, Liberia, under, date
of November 4, last, the details of the
massacre in the depths of an African
forest of a white missionary named
John G. Tate with al of his follow
ing, 10 in number. 1t appears that the
massacre took place as far back as
March To-, 1901, yet. this. the first de-
tailed account. has just come ito hand
in an affidavit by Mrs. Mary L. Allen,
white missionary at Nouna .Kroo,
Liberia. She. had the story, from some
of the native Doe tribesmen who knew
Of the killing. Tate had o. large miss
sion and farm and besides ..he main
tanned 9, considerable school in the
jungle, and altogether 10 people were
in the mission when TWAS: surround
ed in the might by the Docs. The first
man who answered a. knock at the
door was shot. The Interpreter next
was shot and ais State; appeared ana
tried to protect tie bbdy of. the IN.
terpreter he; too, was Slot and cut to
pieces. The DOCS then killed; all the
remaining inmates of the house; GUY
off their hands and placing the bloody
members in a coffin sent them back
to their people as trophies. In iex-
PLANTATION. of their action the Docs
said: 1--WE have no fight with the
white man. But if we do, not kill him
now he will bring his country to make
war upon u.s."
Minister Lyon, on the strength Of
this affidavit, has communicated with
the Liberian secretary of state with
view to securing fuller information
and perhaps the punishment of the
perpetrators Of the massacre.
Bryan Coming Home.
London, Dec. 3O.-William j. Bryan
has returned to London from The
Hague. He will sail for New York De-
cember 80 on the White Star lire steam
er Celtic from Liverpool.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Wood for Sale.

BY Copeland lumber Co. Terms on
wood strictly cash.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
For Rent.

The hall over Plstts store. Suita.
BILE for dancing parties or for Lodges
|or Fraternal societies. Terms, 500
per month by the year. Inquire at
this ONCE or Of =. D. Michel, 2. F. d.
No. 5. 28-tf.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
DIES MONIES LETTER,

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 2S.-The state IL
brary commission proposes to take gen.
eral supervision OIL Tie school libraries
OF the state. Due % the law which Sen
ator James H. Trewln drafted, there
are now more than 100000 volumes in
the school libraries of Iowa, and every
district In the state either has library
or the funds with which to start 1t, the
Trewin law requiring the setting aside
Of portion of the tax for each child
to buy books. The books were bought
by selection from list prepared by
State Superintendent Barrett. 1t is now
proposed by the library commission to
take supervision of the school libraries.
1t is proposed to give instruction in the
use of library books, the commission
having the idea that the best possible
use is not being made Of the SOC, 900 vol
umes owned by the schools. The IL
brary commission is unique among
school boards. 1t has asked for no in
crease in its appropriation Of $1,000.
Fine Point of Law.
Gov. Cummins has held the wife deser-
ton statute of New Jersey to be fatally
defective, and has refused to issue pa
pers for the return of Fred L. Showers
to that state on that charge. The New
Jersey law provides that penalty shall
accrue to persons who desert their
wives and leave the state" Gov. Cum
minis decided that this language made
leaving the state part Of the crime.
Now the crime could not be committed,
of course, until after the person had left
the state, If leaving the state is part OF
the offense. Having left the state. mani-
testify the accused person could not be
returned to the state on reQuisition, for
the crime was not committed within the
state. 1t is very fine point which has
thrown CONSERVATION into the ranks
of the authorities Of New Jersey. for the
law was specially passed by the legisla-
ture Of that state to prevent or to pun
ish persons leaving their wives and go
Ing across the line into New York city,
etc.
Interest ON State Funds.
Another effort will be made in the COM
ing session Of the legislature to pass a
law requiring the deposit of the funds
now kept in the state treasury, at inter-
est, In banks. They are now deposited
in banks. but the state gains no interest
on them. This is because there is no
law authorizing the state treasurer to
make the deposit at interest In add
ton. the banks put up the money to get
bond for the state treasurer, and which
amounts to from $500, 900 to $500 900, and
costs much more than his salary from
the state. He gets s2,7o0 = year, and
the bond costs $1,000. The banks pay
the expense of procuring 1t, and get the
state funds to use-being responsible
for them-for nothing.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
81 90 More Than Half Fare via Chica 20
Great Western Railway.

TO points In Arkansas, COlOradO,s
Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New
Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Tickets
on sale Jan. 9Th and 10th, Feb. End and
18th, Mch. LIST and 18th, April 5lh ard
10th. For further particulars apply
to any Great Western Agent, or ]. r.
Elmer, G. r. A., Chicago, Ill. Apr. 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01

Neglected colds make fat grave.
yards DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and women to q hap
py igorous old age.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Bryan Coming HON :

London, Dec. 30.-William j. Bryan
has returned to London from The
Hague. He will sail for New York De-
cember 80 on the White Star lire steam
er Celtic from Liverpool.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
College Appropriations.
Among the appropriations which the
college at Ames asks from the state leg
islature are the following:

Annual increase in support fund 800, 900
Heating. plumbing, ETC., main hail.. 5000
Central heating plant. ................. l25,0oo
Furnishings ........................... $500
Horticultural barn and museum. $500
Annual increase repair fund. I,G00
Library NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $4,000
Experiment station. ................... 1000
Agricultural extension. ................ 1O.0Oo
department annually ................. 1900
Auditorium, armory, gymnasium. -. 10000
Veterinary building. 1900
Dairy farm ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1900
IN W -
Total..................................lsss.l 10
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-01-01
Chester Chips.

Mr. Earl Rutherford, OF Austin, ar
rived in Chester last Saturday to Wis
II friends.
Miss McWilliams came last Tuesday
to attend the wedding Of her brother,
Thomas, and Miss Edna Courtney.
Mr.. and Mrs. John johnson spent.
Christmas at the hone of the form:
-ers sister, Mrs. Latcham, Of Lime.
Springs.
The two churches are holding revi-
val meetings 10 the M. e. church,
conducted by the respective minis
ters. All are cordially invited to- at.
tend.
Exercises were held in both churches
Christmas Eve. The NJ. E. Sunday
school has a Cantata and q tree, ard
the Presby terian Sunday school had
an old fashioned Dutch Windmill.
Miss Jennette Auwers spent Christ
mas vacation at home.
Miss Maude Meredith and Earl Cap.
per were on the sick list last week.
Mr.. al d. Mrs. Will Bredlcye spent
Christmas at Cresco.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-29
\ BARTON HEIGHTS.

Mr.. W. s. Dabney, Of Texas, who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j r. Bowles. OF North
Avenue has left for Louisa to visit friends
Mr. =, j. Todd. Of Williamsburg, Is visit
ing at the Seminary.
Mr. James Martin, Of Petersburg. Is visit
ing friends on the Heights.
Mr.. William u. Long, OF Newport News. Is
the guest Of his parents. Mr.. aud Mrs. s, Il.
Long, Of North Avenue.
left for Nottoway. Va, to visit her parents.
H Mrs. Allan j. Black who has been visiting
her mother, Mrs. F. NJ Saunders OF Barton
Avenue, has left for Roanoke.
Dr. William Croxton, who has been visiting
his mother, Of Monteiro Avenue, has left for
Newport Nkws.
Miss Lapetta GOODWIN who has been Witt
ing her sister, Mrs. G. II. Iiuykr Of Montciro
Avenue has left for her home in Nottoway,5
Va, Is the guest OF Mrs w. g. Cosby, Of Yir-
ginin Avenue.
Mrs. s. Lee sangster and daughter. who
hayc have been visiting her parents, OH
Barton Avenue has left for her home, at
Burke, Va 8.5
Mr.. Earnest Kittinger, who has been visit
ing Mr.2and Mrs. II. H. Inghnm. OF Monteiro
Avenue, has returned to his home In Farm
Miss Marian Kldwel, OF Washington. is
visiting her brother, MIR W. II, II Kilwell.
+ OF Barton Avenue
Miss Lizzie Wood. OF Mobile, Ala. is the
guest of Miss Esther Feather. OF York Street.
Miss Hettie Kittnger has left for Prospect,
Va. and from there Will leave for Roanoke,
Mr. and Mrs, j, Cans and daughter, Nina,
have returned to their home. on Barton Ave-
me. from trip TO Baltimore and Washing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-29
PARAMOUNT NEWS.

Misses Clara Smith and Lottle Roney are
visiting relatives in Petersburg
The many friends of Rev, j. O. Babcock,
the FORMER pastor of the Paramount Avenue
Methodist Church VIII he glad to learn Of his
Improved health I&
returned home from visit to Mrs. Tom
Nuckols, of No. 200 Fairmount Avenue,
Mr.. Herbert Newberry has gone to Newport
News, where ho has accepted n position.
Miss Mamie Southerd Is visiting relatives
and friends In Hanover county,
Misses Maudc MrKcnse, lsfie Gentry and
Mrs j. ID. Readon of Portsmouth, Is visit
ing hey sister, Mrs Charlotte Patterson. She
came to attend the marriage OF her niece.
Miss Jennie Patterson TO Mr. Arthur Hobson
Mr, James II, Rainey and Mr., George
Ramkey, OF Petersburg, were the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs i, w. Rainey Few days this
Mrs T.. r, MeIndore and children. who have
been visiting Mi, and Mrs Fred Mitchell on
the Avenue, Will leave this morning for their
home in Washington, D. C. s
Mrs lellie, Mrs Harper and Mrs, iIankins
Who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs, w, NJ
Jones' have returntd home.
Miss Sarah Taylorfis visiting relatives In
Newport News,
INC little son Of Mr. and Mrs Wabaner.
who was operated on at tho hospital Satur-
dey, night at o'clock for appendicitis is get
ting on as well ms can he expected.
Mrs Fred Mitchell hes left for Washington,
ID g., to visit relatives,
Theiittle son Of Mr.. and Mrs Harry Kline.
ago, Is stin quite III, V5 .
MIR Mipson, who was ,aken suddenly Ill
while at vorlt yesterday, becoming unconr
scious, is nov; somewhat improved