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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

Captain Mistttch rap WHOM ~, d,+r
and rioting and
drunkenness when on leave Nor Were
the officers any better than the men.
May l go and see them and cheer
them up bit, sir, instead Of coming
with you to the palace?" asked good
natured Markart of General Stenovics.
IF his royal highness gives you
leave, certainly" agreed the general.
The commandant liked Markart. Eyes
and tell them what fools they are"
he said, with a smile.
Markart found the imprisoned officers
at wine after their dinner. The men
had resigned themselves to fate and
gone to bed. Markart delivered his
message with his usual urbane sim
plicity. Lieutenant Rastatz giggled I'M.
easily. He had high falsetto laugh.
Lieutenant Sterkoff frowned peevishly.
Captain Mistitch raped out vicious
oath and brought his great fist down
on the table. "The evening isn't fin
ished yet" he said. But for this
cursed fellow should have been din
Ing with Vera at the Hotel de Paris to-
nightr'
Whereupon condolences were offered
10 their captain by his subalterns, who,
in fact, held him in no small degree OF
fear. He was huge fellow, six feet
three and broad as door. A great
brulser and a duelist of fame. His nick
name was Hercules. His forid face
was flushed now with hot anger, and
he drank his wine in big gulps.
"How long are we to stand it?" he
growled. "Are we schoolgirls?"
"Come, come, it's only for one even.
ing" pleaded Markart Zone quiet
evening won't hurt even Captain Her.
culesw
The subalterns backed him with a
laugh, but Mistitch would have none OF
1t. He sat glowering and drinking
still, not to be soothed and decidedly
dangerous. From across the square
came the sound of music and singing
from the Golden Lion. Again Mistitcl
banged the table.
Listen there!' he said. "Thats
pleasant hearing while we're shut UP
like rats In trap and all Slavna laugh.
ing at us!,
Markart shrugged his shoulders and
smoked In silence. To argue with the
man was to court quarrel He began
to repent of his we'll meant visit. Mis-.
itch drained his glass.
"But some of us have bit of spirit
left, and so Master sergius shall see,'
he went on. He put out a great hant
on either side and caught Sterkoff ant
Rastatz by their wrists. "We're thu
fellows to show him." he cried.
Sterkoff seemed no bad choice fo
such an enterprise-a wiry. active fel
| low, with a determined. if disagrceable
face and nasty squint in his righ
| eye. But Rastatz. with his slim fig
ure, weak mouth and high laugh. prom
ised no great help. Yet in him fear o.
Alistltch might overcome all other fear
Eyes, we three II show him! And
| now"-he rose to his feet, dragging thu
| pair up with him-''for song and /:
| bottle at the Golden Lion!"
Rastatz gaspcd. Even sterkoff start
ed. Markart laughed. 1t could b,
nothing more than a mad joke. Cash
iering was the least punishment whicl
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07
sH.n" and "cat" Cost s5o1.

FHen' and neat" Cost $501.
st. LeuIs.-A woman called an "old
hem and an "old cat" by man has
been damaged 1901. according to
fury Ia the circuit court here. Judg-
ment for that amount was entered
ags!nss Albert g. Block in favor OF
Miss Annie G. Kerone. Miss Kerona
fled suit for 100000. charging
Islander. Block admitted he used the
terms. but said he meant no disre.
spect.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

vas " IetuEu 10 CislNuG
then to duty. Come, go back. You've
had your Spree"
by the Lord, I'm obliged to you."
cried Mistitch. Lads, we're obliged
to Baron Won Hollbrandt! Could you
tell me the street he means to come by?
Because'-he rose to his feet again
well go and meet himw
Half the hall heard him, and the
speech was soon passed on to any out
of hearing. A sparse cheer sputtered
here and there. but most were silent.
Rastatz gasped again, while Sterkoff
frowned and squinted villainously.
Hollbrandt whispered once more, then
stood erect, shrugged his shoulders,
bowed and walked back to his pretty
friend. He sat down and squeezed her
hand in apology. The pair broke into
laughter moment later. Baron Won
Hollbrandt felt that he, at least, had
done his duty.
The three had drunk and drunk.
Rastatz was silly, Sterkoff vicious, the
giant Mistitch joyially and cruelty reck-
less, exalted not only by liquor, but
with the sense of the part he played.
Suddenly from behind the glass screen
rose mighty roar:
''Long live Mistitch! Down with ty-
rants! Long live Captain Hercnlesv'
1t was fuel to the flames. Mistitch
drained his glass and hurled it on the
floor.
"Well, who follows met" he cried.
Half the men started to their feet.
The other half pulled them down. Con-
tending currents of feeling ran through
the crowd. To one his neighbor gave
warning to another instigation. They
seemed poised on the point of great
| decision. Yet what was it they were
deciding? They could not tell.
Markart suddenly forgot his caution.
He rushed to Mistitch, with his hands
out and "For Gods sake!" loud on his
lips.
"Youw cried Mistitch. "By heaven,
what else does your general want?
What else does Matthias Stenovics
want? Tell me that!"
Amid dead silence he went out, his
two henchmen after him. He and
Sterkoff walked firm and true. Rastatz
lurched in his gait A thousand eyes
followed their exit, and from 500
threats went up long sigh Of relief
that they were gone. But what had
they gone to do? The company decided
that 1t was just as we'll for them,
whether collectively or as individuals,
not to know too much about that Let
it be hoped that the cool air outside
would have a SOLDERING effect and send
them home to bed! Yet from behind
the glass screen there sooE arose again
busy murmur of voices. like the hum
of beehive threatened with danger.
Outside, big Mistitch had crossed the
canal and come to the corner where the
Street of the Fountain opens on to st
Michael's square. What say you to 4
call at the Hotel de Paris, lads?" he
said.
"Histw Sterkonf whispered. "Do you
hear that step coming up the street
| there?"
The Nominations burned still in the
| square and sent a path Of light down
the narrow street. The three stopped
and turned their heads. Sterkof point
ed. AIistitch looked and smacked his
ponderous thigh
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

u Is ma1eSty's
guards was con-
fined to its bar
racks in the
square of st.
Michael by or
der Of the COM
III a n d a II t of
Slavna. T b i S
by reason OF
b ] 6 b military
misde meanors
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07
Hioh FIver..

Asker-So this Is club, ehf Are
the members conservative?
Teller-No. half the time they are
up in the air.
Asker-Great Jupiter! What kind
Of club is It?
Teller - Balloonist.- DailH
News
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

ma tonight unless I meet
one man. But you can't
stop me, Markart. and
you'll only do mischief
by trying. Now, my
boys"
They were with him,
Sterkof with a CLEAN in
his squirting eye. Ras-
tatz with a forced, I'M
easy giggle and shaking
knees. A1istitch clapped
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

"Doan's Ointment cured me of ecze
ma that had annoyed me long time
the cure was permanent. Hon. S. w
Matthews, Commissioner Labor Sta
tistics, Augusta, Me.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

Impure blood runs you down makes
you an easy victim for organic diseases
Burdock Blood Bitters purifes the plooc
cures the cause builds you up.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07
The Remedy That Does.

cdr. Kings New Discovery is the
remedy that does the healing others
promise but fail toperform, " says Mrs.
E. R. Pierson, of Auburn Center, Pa.
lit is curing me of throat and lung
trouble of long standing, that other
treatments relieved only temporarily.
New Discovery is doing me so much
much good that feel confident it's con-
tinued use for reasonable length of
time will restore me to perfect health.
This renowned cough and cold remedy
and throat and lung healer is sold at P.
A. Clemmer's drug store. Soc. and 81.
Trial bottle free.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07
Seed Buckwheat
For Sale
Enquire at
CRESCO ROLLER MILLS
AJAX for A,len,s Foot-Ease.

Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder for swollen, tired, hot, smart
ing feet. Sample sent FREE. Also free
Sample of the FooT-EAsE SANITARY
CoRN-PAD, new invention. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y. 83w4
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipation
Doan IS Regulets. Ask your druggis
for them. Is cents a box.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

WOulO await tie act.
Eyes, we three togetherv' He re-
leased them for. a moment and caught
up his sword and cap. Then he seized
Rastatz's wrist again and squeezed it
savagely. "Come out of your trap with
me, you rat!' he growled in savage
amusement at the young mans fright
ened face.
Sterkoff gained courage. 'I'm with
you, Herculesv' he cried. I'm for to-
night-the devil take tomorrow morn
ingw
you're all drunk" said Markart in
despairing resignation.
well be drunken before the nights
out" snarled Mistitch, "and If meet
that fellow when I'm drunk, God help
him!" He laughed loudly. "Then there
might be chance for young Alexis,
after alll''
The words alarmed Markart. Young
Count Alexis was the kings son by
Countess Ellenburg. A chance for
young Alexis!
"For heavens sake, go to bed!" he
implored.
AIistitch turned to him. IT don't
want to quarrel with anybody in Slav-
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

Suddenly young man Of aristocratic
appearance rose from a table at the
end Of the room, where he had been
seated in company with a pretty and
smartly dressed girl. A graceful ges-
ture excused him to his fair compan-
ion, and he threaded his way deftly
between the jostling tables to where
Mistitch sat. He wore court dress and
decoration. Markart recognized in
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

the young man Baron
Won Holibrandt, junior
secretary of the German
legation Isl Slavna.
Hollbrandt bowed to
Mistitch, with whom he
was acquainted. then
bent over the giants
burly back and whisper
ed in his ear:
Take a friends ad-
vice, captain" lie said.
1--WE been at the palace,
and l know the prince
had permission to with
draw at half past 0. He
was to return to Slayna
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1908-07-07

ca s. To7I a..
Raa,a tha ~,Ihs Kind You Have Always Bought
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Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
]. 5. AND JAPAN
 DISCUSS ALLIANCE

Washington, Nov. 30-Having as it's object cementing the interests of the United States and Japan so far as the development of the countries bor- dering on the Pacific is concerned, an agreement has been drawn up and is now waiting the signatures that will make it binding. Harmony and peace are the keynotes of the agree ment, and in it due respect for the present rights of each country is pledged.
 Drawn to form q declaration con- sisting of five articles the agreement is based on the idea of defending the free and peaceful commercial develop ment of the Pacific countries. Par ticular reference is made to China, the agreement demanding that the signers defend the integrity of China and afford equal commercial oppor- tunities to all.
 Each signer to the agreement there- by pledges his country to respect the territorial possessions of the other. In the event of complications the two countries are, by the terms of the agreement, bound to consult each other with the view of acting together on whatsoever subject effects either or both.
 The Japanese officials in Washing ton arc very reticent when questioned concerning the agreement. It is be- lieved, though, that the document will be signed by representatives of each of the governments interested, for it is known that at present. there is danger of trouble concerning the future of China, and both nations re- alize the advantage in some guarantee that in q case of this character they act as one.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
JURY |S OPPOSED
 ID LAND GRABBING

There are in Valdez twelve men at least who are opposed to a person grabbing all the unoccupied land n sight, placing few dollars worth of old lumber around it and then sitting down to wait until some one in nee q of place to erect d house comes along and pays Mir. Landgrabber for his patience. The twelve men to pub- licly express their opposition to such practice are the twelve who formed the jury that Saturday decided in fa- vor of James Gilmore, the suit brought against him by John T. Gavigan. It is the second time this term of court the case has been before jury, the first trial resulting in disagreement
 Gavigan brought the action for the purpose of compelling Gilmore to pay fora certain lot, built on by Gilmore but claimed by Gavigan, or to get off the lot. Gavigan asserted that the fact that he had the land surrounded by fence entitled him to hold it un- til he chose to sell, but Gilmore, hold ing to the opinion that the skeleton of fence he found doc orating the property did not legally establish ownership, helped himself to likely appearing parcel of ground and built thereon house,
 Twelve men decided that he is en. titled to the house, the ground it stands on, and all the atmosphere in that vicinity he desires.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
.ORE|BELB|S BOYS
 CAPTURE ROBBER
Former Deputy MarshaIs Of Alaska Make Exciting His-
 tory In Montana

George and Charlie Dreibelbis, both formerly United States deputy marsh als under Marshal Perry of this di- vision, and the latter until re- gently chief deputy in the Valdez office, have been making history in their old home, Butte, Montana. It seems that another brother, Lou Dreibelbis, owns drug store in Butte, and that recently all the brothers were assembled there when Paddy Rogers, noted bad man with pal attempted to hold up the place.
 According to the story told in the Butte, Evening News of November 10, the things George and Charlie Drei- belbis did to the hold-up men were sensational. Martin Dreibelbis, who was last fall in Valdez as a guest of his brother George, was also in the trouble and was shot twice through the 1eshy part of his arm. lie was the first man to be covered with q gun, but he went to the floor with his assailant.
 With the exception of small revolver, "toy" George Dreibelbis calls it, the Dreibelbis boys were un- armed. George was forced against the wall by a gun in the hands of Rodgers but instead of staying ''put" he grappled with the robber and talk ing the latter's gun away from him beat the fellow into submission.
 The "toy" gun in the hands of Charlie Drcibelbis missed fire and Rodgers partner fled, but was cap- tured the next morning. By the time George Dreibelbis had subdued Rogers the police arrived and they carted the fellow off to jail.
 The Butte paper publishes fine pie lures of all four of the Dreibelbis boys, and lays great stress upon their fighting ability.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Summons For Publication
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA,
 THIRD JUDICIAL DIVISION

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA
 THIRD JUDICIAL DIVISION. J. L. Brown, Plaintin.
 VS.
 Belle Brown, Defendant
 The Prcsidcn, of the United States Of America, Greeting:
 To The Above Named Defendant; - lOu are hereby required to appear in the District Court for thc Territory of Alaska Third Judicial Division, at Valdez, within thirty days after the completion of the publi. cation of this summons; towit, within thirty days after the 3rd day of Decent Der 1908 and answer the compl aint of the plaintiff filed in sad action. or judgment will be taken against you in default of such answer in accordance with the prayer oi the plaintiff in his said complaint.
 The said action is brought against you the said defendant, by the plaintiff, to obtain de cree ol divorce dissolving the marriage rcla- ions heretofore and now existing between you and the said plaintiff.
 An order for publication of summons in this acton was made by the Honorable SilaS II .. Reid, Judge 0t said Court, in open Court on the 9th day of October, 1908 Witness the Honorable Silas II. Reid, Judge oi said Court this 9th day of October 1908 amt oi the Independence of the United States the One Hundred and Thirty Third.
 O. \. WELLS. lsEAL Clerk of the District Court for
 the Territory Of Alaska Third Division.
 By John H. Burton,
 Deputy Clerk. First Publication October 22nd 1908. Last Publication December 3rd 1908.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
OFFICERS SEARCH :,
 FOR MEAN HUSBAND
Young Mrs. Faulkner Says Man She Recently Divorc-
 ed Threatens Her Life

Seattle, Nov. 27-Only 19years old, and recently divorced, Mrs. R. Faulk- ner of this city has appealed to the police for protection from her former husband. Mrs. Faulkner says that the day after the divort was granted Faulkner tried to kidnap her, and was only prevented by the interfer- ence of her father.
 Faulkner, according to Mrs. Faulk- ner, few days after the fail,le of his kidnapping plan, sent her word that unless she returned to him he would kill her. The police have been in- structed to make thorough search for Faulkner, the chief declaring that he will have no more murders such as have been frequent of fate, and have been due to the very cause now ere ating fear in the household of Mrs. Faulkner.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
EXECUTED OFFICIAL
 TURNS UP IN LIFE

Port au Prince, Nov. 30--At q time when his name was on the lips of every man, and when it seemed that the re- port of his execution by the govern ment must lead to determined re- bellion, Minister of the Interior Le- conte appeared today on the streets of Hayti's capital, Minister Leconte offers no explanation of the rumor of his execution, except to state the very obvious fact that itwas incorrect.
 The appearance of minister Leconte adds materially to the efforts to bring about peace in Hayti, His alleged OK. ecution was one ofjthe strongest bar riers to even a temporary adjustment of the political dlfl cultios now besot- ting the country.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
SEATTLE MAN |S
 KILLED BY ROBBER

Seattle, Nov. 27-Hugh McMahon, manager of tho American Bar, was murdered and robbed near his home at an early hour this morning. The body was found at daylight. The robber obtained ring valued at S40O, watch valued at $2O0 and McMa- hons purse, which contained con- siderable sum of money, the exact amount being unknown.
 McMahon, at an early morning hour, left his place of business on the corner of Pike street and Eastlake boulevard and started for home. The indications are that his murderer struck him from behind, the wound on the head having the appearance of having beon made with q blunt instrument.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
THREE NEGROES GO
 ID LYNCH|NG BEE

Tiptonville, Tenn, Nov. 27-Citi- zens yesterday afternoon forcibly took three negroes from the jail here and hanged them to an improvised scaffold erected in front of the negro church building. The victims of the lynching were charged with wound ing two sheriffs who had attempted to arrest the negroes. It is believed that the officers will die.
 The swinging bodies of the hanged confronted the congregation when it went to church yesterday afternoon, put there was no untoward demon stration. It is understood that the better element among the negro pop ulatiOn holds to the belief that the three men were guilty of the crime with which they were charged.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
OKLAHOMA FLOODS
 CAUSE MUCH LOSS

Guthrie, Okla., Nov. 3O--Three thousand persons are homeless today as the result of flood that yesterday afternoon and last night completely inundated the lowlands along the Cottonwood river. It has been rain ing hard for forty eight hours and the entire district is under water.
 So far as reported there is no loss of life as the result of the flood but the property damage is very large. Long before the actual danger ar. rived, the conditions gave warning as to what might be expected, and the inhabitants of the stricken district had time to escape to high ground.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
SUPERVISORS PAY LAWYERS FOR RUFF
Present Trial Shows That Curley Boss Completely
 Ruled City Officers

San Francisco, Nov. 2S-If there has in the minds of San Franciscans existed any doubt as to the fact that Abe Ruef formerly completely domi- mated this city, such doubt is being rapidly dispelled by the evidence produced in the present trial of the Curley Boss. The latest sensation in connection with this phase of the graft prosecution came this morning when it was established that immedi- ately after he was indicted Ruef assessed each supervisor for $1O0 to- ward the expense of Ruef's first trial
 The prosecution in the present case believes that it is sure of conviction, and it further believes that this con- Viction will stick. Rue's lawyers show by their attitude that they are worried concerning the outcome of the trial, and Ruef, himself, is also showing the effects of the suspense which he is under.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
Notice of Dissolution

Notice is hereby given that the CO., partnership heretofore existing be- tween A. G. Smith and C. l.. Uoyt, doing business under the firm name of the Gulkana Trading Company. conducting business of road house and trading station and business in- cidental thereto, at Gulkana, Alaska, has this day been dissolved by mutu- al consent of the co-partners. The said c. l.. HOyt. having taken over the business of the partnership, will collect all accounts payable, due or to become due said o-partncrship, and will pay and discharge all o-part- nership liabilities.
 Dated at Valdez, Alaska, this Dist day of October, 1908.
 C. l.. Hoyt.
 A. G. Smith.
Valdez weekly prospector., 1908-12-03
STRIKERS WOUNDED
 IN FIERCE FIGHT

Perth Amboy, N. J., Nov. 27-Six men wounded, two so badly that they will die, and a section of the city under marshal law; such in brief is the story of labor strike now under way in this city. The wounded men are strikers, and they received their injuries this morning during a des- perate battle between 700 strikers and twelve special deputy sheriffs. There is yet much danger of trouble but it is believed that the four militia companies now in this city by order of the governor will suffice to prevent an outbreak.
 The trouble that eliminated this morning has been developing for several days. The strikers are vicious in the face of almost certain defeat, and are prepared to go to almost any length to be revenged upon those for whom they formerly worked The men are particularly embittered against the management of the National Fire-Proofing Com pany, and an attack on the plant is threatened.