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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01
na1f starved body Of followers.

q half starved body Of followers. II
seems impossible that he could have
reached our northern boundaries with
out our outposts catching glimpse of
him at some time. The trouble b that
his face is unknown to most Of us,
among the others. have been going
on the presumption that Baldos IL In
reality Prince Dantan, but last night
the belief received a severe shock"
Eyes" came from several eager Nps.
my men who are watching the
Dawsbergen frontier came in last
night and reported that Dantan bad
been seen by mountaineers no later
than Sunday, three days ago. These
mountaineers were in sympathy with
him and refused to tell whittier he
went. We only know that he was in
the southern part Of Graustark three
days ago. Our new guard speaks many
languages, but he has never been heard
to use that Of Dawsbergen. That fact
In itself Is not surprising, for, OF all
things, he would avoid his mother
tongue. Dantan is part English by
birth and wholly SO by cultivation. In
that he evidently finds mate in this
Baldos."
Then he really isn't Prince Dan
TAM" cried Beverly, as though cher
1shed ideal had been shattered.
mot If we are to believe the tales
from the south. Here is another COM
phcation, however. There IL, as you
know. Count Halfont, and perhaps all
of you, for that matter, . prstendsr to
the throne Of Axphain, the fugitive
Prince Frederic. He is described as
young, good looking, scholar and the
next thing to pauper.''
"Baldos q mere pretenderp' cried
Beverly in distress. "Neverl"
"At any rate, he Is not what be pc
tends to be-" said the baron, wstA i
wise smile.
'sThen you think be may be Prince
VredericY' asked Lo.zy, dsspsy inter
ssted.
II an, inclined to think -, althoueh
another complication has arisen. My
It please your hghnasa, am In an
amazingly tangled state of mind" ad-
mitted the baron, passing his hand
over his brow.
"Do you mean that another mystssa-
ous prince has come 10 liter asksd
Yetive, her eyes sparkling with interest
In the revelations.
"nariy this morning a dispatch came
to me from the Grand Duks Michael Of
Rapp-T horbarg, duohy in western
Europe. Informing me that the duhes
eldest son had fed from home and ts
known to have come 10 de far east,
possibly to Graustark.s
"Great scottr' exclaimed Anguish.
ut never rains but It halls, 10 here's
hail to the princes three"
I'VE are the Mecca for runaway roy
atty. 1t seems" said Count Halfont
'NGo on with the story, Baron Dan.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01

before her lover fed know nothing
Of the circumstances attending the
crime, but 1t Is my understanding that
Christobal Is not suspected. 1t is pos
sible that he is ignorant even now of
the girls fate"
well, by the gods, we have good
y lot Of heroes about usw exclaimed
Lorry.
"But, after ALL" ventured the Count
ess Halfont, "Baldos may be none of
these men,"
Good heavens, Aunt Yvonne, don't
suggest anything so distressing" said
Yetive. HE must be one of them"
II suggest speedy way Of deter
mining the matter" said Anguish.
Let us send for Baldos and ask him
point blank who he is. I think it is
up to him to clear away the mystery"
Nor cried Beverly, starting to her
feet.
ut seems to be the only way" said
Lorry.
"But promised him that no ques-
lions should be asked" said Beverly,
almost tearfully, but quite resolutely.
Didn't I, Yet-your highness?"
"Alas, yes!' said the princess, with q
pathetic smile Of resignation, but with
loyalty in the clasp of her hand.
ITO be continued.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01

w. N. FERRIE, CreSco, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01

What are you going to do .otth usf"
gloss" cried the princess. att is like
book"
"a description of the young man &C.
companies the offer Of large reward
for Information that may lead to his
return home for reconciliation, and
here the baron paused dramatically.
"And whatT interjected Beverly,
who could not wait.
'The description hts our friend Bal
des perfectlyl'
You don't mean it7" exclaimed Lor-
~. Then he may be any one Of the
three you have mentionedY
"Let me tell you what the grand
dukes secretary says. have the Of
nctal notice, but left it in my desk.
The runaway son Of the grand duke Is
called Christobal. He Is twenty-seven
years Of age, speaks English duently,
besides French and our own language.
It seems that he attended an English
college with Prince Dantan and some
Of our own young men who are still in
Hngiand. Six weeks ago he disappear
ed from his fathers home. At the
same time dozen wild and venturous
retainers left the grand duchy. The
party was seen In Vienna week later,
and the young duke boldly announced
that he was OF to the east to help his
friend Dantan In the fight for his
throne. Going on the theory that Bal
dos is this same Christobal we have
only to provide reason for his pre-
ferrtng the wtlds to the comforts Of
our cities, In the first place. he knows
there ts large reward for his appre.
hsnsion and he fears our police. In the
second place, he does not care to direct
the attention Of Prince Dantan's foes
to himself. He missed Dantan In the
hills and doubtless was lost for weeks,
but the true reason for his flight Is
made plain In the story that was print
ed recently in Paris and Berlin news
papers. According to them, Christobal
rebelled against his fathers right to
select a wife for him. The grand duke
had chosen noble and wealthy bride,
and the son had selected a beautiful
girl from the lower walks Of life. Fa-
ther and son quarreled and neither
would give an inch. Christobal would
not marry his fathers choice. and the
grand duke would not sanction his
union with the fair plebeian."
Here Beverly exclaimed proudly
He doesn't look like the sort Of man
who could be bullied into marrying
anybody If he didn't want to-
"And he strikes nue. as the sort who
would marry any one he set his hear
upon having" added the princess, witt
q taunting glance at Miss Calhoun.
| "Umph!" shifted Beverly defiantly
The baron went on with his narrative
exhibiting signs Of excitement
ITO lend color to the matter, Christie
balls sweetheart, the daughter OF 3
game warden. was murdered the nigh
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01
For sale,

If you want a bargain, dropin four
blocks east of the strother House; my
residence with three lots, good house
and barn, well and cistern, some fruit,
Enquire at the premises.
w. N. FERRIE, Cresco. la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01

SlO0-D DIR. E. DETcHoN,s ANTI
DlURETIc may be worth to you more
than 300 III you have child who soils
bedding from incontinence of water
during sleep. Cures old and young
alike. It.arrests the tronble at once.
OIL. Sold by ]. 81. Luers Drug Co.,
Cresco. Iowa. 24m6
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01

The sincerest tribute that can be
paid to superiority is imitation. The
many limitations Of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve that are now before the
public prove 1T the best Ask for De-
WiJts. Good for burns, scalds, chaffed
skin, eczema, letter, cuts, bruises.
boils and piles. Highly recommended
and reliable. Sold by ]. 81 Luers
Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01
UNION OF CHURCHES
FORMALLY effected
CUMBERLAND AND PREsBYTn
RIAN BODIES ARE REUNIT-
ED BIZ VOTE.
ONLY TWO DIssENTERs AT
DEs MONIES ASSEMBLY
Great oxtburst Of Cheering wheu
Merger e completed-opponsnks
Stand by Their Convictions and
Negative Votes Are Reoosdsd.

Des Moines. Ia. May 25.-"I do col.
EMMY declare and here publicly an
nounos that the basis Of union - nov
in full force and effect and that the
Cumberland Presbyterian church n
now reunited with the Presbyterian
church in the United States Of Amer
lea as one church"
With these words uttered before the
general assembly Thursday Moderator
Hunter Corbett officially established
the union OF the two denominations,
The ecclesiastical assemblass bsazs(
into rejoicing, handclapping, cheering
and waving Of handkerchiefs
Wednesday telegram was received
from Decatur announcing the adoption
Of the JOINT resolution by the Cumbsss
land church. At the opening session
Of the Des Moines assembly sfm0aa
action was taken and messages 20 tn
effect were sent to Decatur.
Negative Stand Dramatic.
A dramatic feature Of the ceremoo.
les attending the formal union Of the
churches was the vote against It ii
two commissioners. Moderator HUNTED
Corbett put the question, which was
in the form of resolution, and called
for the affirmative vote. to be expressed
by the commissioners by rising. In
stantly the assembly hall was con-
verted into stamping, cheering
crowd.
As the handclapping and cheering
died down and the commissioners tool
their seats the moderator said: "Al
who are Of the opinion that the mo-
ton should not prevail will please
rise" A laugh went around the hall,
for 1t was believed the request was a
mere formality and would meet with
no response. To the establishment q
all present two commissioners rose.
Pandemonium broke loose and n
was feared for an instant that indig-
nifty would be offered the lonely men
who opposed the union. One Of them
was DR.. William Laurie, Of Belletonte,
Pa, and the other was Rev. Roger F.
Cressey, of Jacksonville, Ill. Dr.
Laurie is stalwart Scotchman
Question Of Conscience.
"Greatly as dislike to record my
vote against this union" he said, land
deeply as feel the pain of being
forced to disagree with my fathers and
brothers, yet cannot conscientiously
vote for 1t. 1t is purely question be-
tween me and my God. / have to OPP
pose It."
Rev. Mr.. Cressey said: "This Is q
matter Of conscience with me. can
not honestly vote for the union"
A motion was made that the mega
tive votes be recorded. Cries Of mol.
were raised. DR.. Laurie was on his
feet Immediately, declaring: ri desire
that the negatives votes be recorded
I never yet was ashamed to stand by
my convictions" The record was duly
made.
The assembly telegraphed the Cum.
berland assembly at Decatur Of the
action on the question OF union I'M
| mediately after the juncture was de.
clared operative, and received tele.
gram in reply, containing congratula.
lions, announcing the official receipt
Of the information and the adjourn.
ment of the Cumberland assembly.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01
Farm For Sale.

100 acres, we'll improved, l mile
northwest OF Cresco, on main travelled
road; as good farm as there is in
Howard County NOT 8. foot OF waste
land. Large residence, barns, granary,
hog house, good we'll and windmill,
and orchard. JOHN LEFERINK,
RID No. 5, Cresco, Ia.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Woo
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails.
Sold by J. 81. Luers Drug Co., Cresco,
Iowa., 24m6
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01

Thousands annually bear witness to
the efficiency of Early Risers. These
pleasant, reliable little pills have long
borne reputation second to none as
laxative and cathartic. They are as
staple as bread in millions of homes
Pleasant but effective. VIII prompt.
~ relieve constipation without grip
ing. Sold by j. Fl. Luers Drug Co.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01
Gotham Murder Mystery.

New York, May 25.-The discovery
in the North river of West Ninety
sixth street Wednesday night Of the
head and trunk Of mans body leads
the police to believe that they have
a murder mystery on their hands.
The body had been severed across the
hips with clean cut and one hand
was missing. Central Office detectives
were detailed to investigate.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01

We would like to interest you in Western Lands.
No ever lost any money by buying good agricultural
lands and most of the rich of every country made their
money by buying lands when they cheap South Da-
kota lands receiving great boom this year. owing
the many lines of railroads that being built The
Minneapolis & st. Louis road is building line
through the northern part of Sphinx Fauk Potter and the
southern part Of Waworth Counties to the Missouri River
and locating fine agricultural section
there the state We offering for the next 80 days
special list of lands good many of which along this
line ofroad and number very the towns.
We expect every offered will be sold in the 80
60 days If you want to get the ground floor COME
AT ONCE! We attach hereto a list with prices:
FAULK COUNTY.
No IS: 16O acres uni1nproved land Price $3.50
No 10: 100 acres unimproved farm land Price $115o
per acre.
No. 20: $50 of unimproved farm land Price $115O
No 21 100 acres of unmproved farm land Price $295O
No 22 100 acres of unimproved farm land Price $1,000
No 49, acres Of unimproyed farm land Price $4,000
No "a 1852 of uniproved farm land Price $1,000
per acre.
81 $50 of unimproved farm land Price $3.50
per acre.
No 49, 16O acres uninproved farm land Price $145o
No 80 16o of unimproved farm land Price $24oo
No 30 16O of nnimproye farm land Price $2400
No 81 $50 of unimproved farm land Price $3.50
81 acres of unimproved farm land Price ST. 700
No &c. $50 of unin1proved farm land Price $3.50
No. 100 acres of unimproved land Price $3.50
per
IS: 100 acres of unproved farm land Price $3.50
per
No &c. 100 acres Of rnimproved land Price $1,000
L per
No 81 16O of unimproved farm land Price 81 900
No 49, 100 Of unimproved tarm land Price $3.50
per acre.
For Further Particulars call on or Address,
R. GERATY, General Agent Cresco Iowa
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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1906-06-01

.Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Dlnssts what you eat
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hard by. I would have word with you"
Speak on"
This man Awkward the bowman was my friend
and it is the nature that God has given me to love
my friends l hate my foes He is also
thy servant, and it has seemed to me that you
love him also"
I have good cause so to do"
Then you and |, Squire Loring, have more
reason to strive on his behalf than any of these
others, who think of taking the castle than
of saving those who captives within. Do you not
see that such this robber lord would when
all else had failed him. most surely cut the threats
of his prisoners the last instant before the castle
fell, knowing well that come what might he
would have short shrift himself? Is that not
certain?"
BY Saint PAUL had not thought of it,
l was with you, hammering at the inner gates,
said Simon, and yet once when thought that it
giving way said in my heart Good-by Samkin!
| shall never you more This baron has gall in
his soul, even as l have myself, and do you think
that | would give up my prisoners alive, if 1 were
constrained SO to do? No, mol Had we won our way
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in your mind, Simon. Tell me what it is
Il had wished to tell Sir Robert; but he is pre-
pairing the assault for tomorrow and will not be
turned from his purpose. l have indeed a plan
but whether it be good not l cannot say until
| have tried it But first | will tell you what put
it into my thoughts. Know then that this morning
when | in yonder ditch | marked one of their
men upon the wall. He a big man with white
face, red hair and touch of Saint Anthony's fire
upon the cheek
But what has this to do with Aylward?"
/ will show you This evening after the assault
l CHANGED to walk with some of my fellows round
yonder small fort upon the knoll to see if could
spy weak spot in it. Some of them came to the
wall to curse u.s. and among them whom should l
see but big man with-a white face, red hair and
touch of Anthonys fire upon his cheek? What
make you of that, Squire Nigel?
That this man had crossed from the castle to
the fort"
In good sooth it must indeed be SO. There are
not two such hen-speckled men in the world. But
if he crossed from the castle to the fort it not
above the ground, for people were be-
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tween.
By Saint Paul! I see your mean
ing cried Nigel. 1t is in your
mind that there is a passage under
the earth from one to the other"
| am well sure of it.
Then if we should take the
small fort we may pass down this
tunnel and SO carry the great
castle also"
Such a thing might happen"
said Simon, and yet it is dangerous
also, for surely those in the castle
would hear our assault upon the
fort and so be warned to bar
the passage against us and to
Stay the prisoners before we could
come "
What then is your rede?"
Gould we find where the tunnel
lay, Squire Nigel, l know not what
is to prevent us from digging down
upon it and breaking into it so that
both fort and castle are at our
mercy before either knows that we
are there
Nigel clapped his hands with joy.
Fore Cod" he cried, it is
most noble plan. But alas! Simon,
| see not how we can tell the course
of this passage or where we should
dig
I have peasants yonder with
spades" said Simon. There are
two of my friends, Harding of
Barnstable and West Country John,
who are waiting for us with their
gear. If you will come to lead US,
We are ready to venture our bodies
:"
l Knolles say in case they failed?
ashed through Nigel's mind; but an
fly behind it. He would not venture
he found hopes of success. And if he
Their he would put his life upon it. Civ
de amends for ali errors. And if on the
uccess crowned their efforts, then
forgive his failure at the gateway.
every doubt banished from his mind,
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wounded men were lifted from the ditch and
carried back whilst piclets of archers were advanced
to the very gate SO that should rebuild it. Nigel
sick at heart his failure the death of his
prisoner and his fears for Awkward, crept back into
the camp; but his cup not yet full for Knolles
waiting for him with tongue which cut like
a whip-ash. Who he, a squire that he
should lead attack without orders? See what
his crazy knight errantry had brought about
Twenty men had been destroyed by it and nothing
gained. Their blood was his head. Chandos
should hear of his conduct. He should be sent back
to England when the castle had fallen.
Such the bitter words of Knolles the more
bitter because Nigel felt in his heart that he had
indeed done wrong and that Chandos would have
said the same, though perchance in kinder words
He listened in silent respect his duty was, and
then having saluted his leader he withdrew apart
threw himself down amongst the bushes and wept
the hottest tears of his life sobbng bitterly with his
face between his hands He had striven hard,
and yet everything had gone wrong with him. He
bruised, burned and aching from head to foot.
Yet SO high is the spirit above the body that all
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suage grief. But if we cannot save them by
taking the CASTLE then surely they are lost indeed
1t may be so, it may not, Simon answered
slowly. 1t is in my mind that if the castle were
taken very suddenly, and in such fashion that
they could not foresee it, then perchance might
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Surely you the Squire Loring?" he said,
peering close to his face in the darkness.
" | am he What them"
Il have searched through the camp for you,
but when l the great horse tethered near
these bushes | thought you would be found
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r co n A DOYLE
illustrated
by Joseph
Clement Coll

get the prisoners
before they could
do them seattle. -
Nigel bent for
ward eagerly, his
hand on the sol
dier's arm. " You
have some plan
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this day it would have been
the death-stroke for them all. !"
:" 1t may be that you are
right, Simon" said Nigel, and
the thought of it should as
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-20
PATENT NUT LOCK
Invention in Which Cairo Citizen is
Interested Should Be Sought
BY All Railroads.,

Railroad men all agree that one
Of the things with which they have
much trouble and which causes acct
denis al times, is the gradual and
! constant working lose of the nuts on
! the fish-plate bolts. 1t is one of the
| important duties of the track walker
to watch for this and keep the nuts
tightened. for the sure effect of the
Earring caused by the traffic over the
rails is to losen the nuts and if not
gwen timely attention the plates will
drop off and accidents occur. The In.
yention comes from A. w. Edmiston.
of Sikeston, Mo-, an uncle of Dr.. A. A.
BondTant of this city, and the latter
has become interested in it. A sample
of the lock" is on exhibition at the
doctors office and no one who sees II
will fail to recognize In it, at a glance,
perfect lock for nuts on railroad
fish-plate.' 1t is simple, too, in con
struction and in adjustment. as all
good things must be in order to answer
the practical needs of railroads. Brief
ly described it is simply frame that
fits over the nuts above and below.
with flanges that are slipped behind
the nuts. The frame is slipped on
after the nuts are ali set and a pin
holds it firmly in place.
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-20
BY RIGHT OF EMINENT DOMAIN
Very respectfully,
e. A. SMITH.
President c. & T. r. r. Co.

BY Right Of
citizen who feelings respect
hebes railroad
ITS do Washington who
TALENT IN vorsihcaton, the following
hc harhc sentiments which
march Of sacrificing their
munitys interests
Yes coming the hills
With Thebes Cairo Railroad and condemnation
We're band OF frenzcd fnances about strong
with bright in legal
We're coming through Washington, your S our
And our waehword is Give by right Eminent
to
The old folks out there the
They've lived those old
And railroads coming right
OF the thought driving of insane
But hayet We the perfect right of Eminent Domain?
What though a
Our Juggeanuuc right Of twill cost
A freight shed poudest to
With rottng fruit and Library.
Tho citizens protest. were results be the same
FOR We can be audaeious with our Eminent Domain.
Did Nero When burning
By pleas for the stayedY
Mo- We sEraspfu ceyervc bapr-
Who heard Of public temper pdEith
Aud 70 we're trooping into Give o refr
ta. On 10 Washington. Of Eminent Domain
This talk of business sacrificed to beauty Is pathetic
So Wen shoulders o with
And well Of the putle veal
And IT. all our ultBatums aren't in vain.
Well build our moomin' road by Emine Domain
The Cairo bulletin., 1906-03-20

where. when he. says there Is a dis
position on the part Of some to keep
the railroad out OF the city. There
is merely difference of opinion as to
how far 1t shall come, and that DIFF
ference of opinion, when measured by
a yard stick, is merely matter of 500
feet or less. This, one would think,
can hardly be SO important an item
in SO great project that the promo
tiers OF that project either for the
sake of getting it or because of losing
IL, can afford to risk losing the good
will of the people of Cairo. And IT,
Is safe to say they will not take this
risk, but will, on finding that they can
not get all they would like 10 babe.
not get all they would like to have,
hat will meet the approval of the
people among whom they have always
lived and will continue 20 live. A
which the people generally |
will believe to be fair viii most Ger.
alnly be offered to the railroad com
'any and there is little room to be-
leve thatiit will be rejected