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The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01
Business Men,

from close application and too little exer-
else, are especially liable to constipation
c'ogGiDg up natures great sewers-pro-
ducing headache, blliousness. sluggish cir
cuIation and general derangement of the
vital organs. A regular movement OF the
bowels is indispensable to perfect health;
to neglect, is to imperil! If cOnStipated
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets will cure you
No interference with business. Very
modest expense. Mild in acton, yet
powerful in cleansing, regulating the
stomach. liver and bowels, culiDg consti
patton, headache and kindred ailments.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01

REMEMBERED Wednesday evening
the Daughters of Rebecca presented to
the subordinate lodges, the Mahaska
and Commercial, two sets of fine easy
chairs. Presentation speeches were
made and the occasion was one of much
Snirit
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01

SKATING. The young people are en-.
joying the first ice of the season, there
being good opportunities afforded at
both Longs pond and Penn college rink.
Many urchins were out on the cement
walks Friday, taking advantage of the
ice crust that covered everything.
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THE MATCH. - The Thanksgivil

THE MATCH. - The Thanksgiving
shoot by the Oskaloosa Gun Club was
a very successful affair. Both clay and
live birds were trapped and brought
down with varying degrees of marks
The weather was fine, the
crowd in attendance large, and every
body had a good time.
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R10n Reward S100

The readers of this paper viii be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
in all its stages, aud that is catarrh. Hall s
Catarrh Cure Is the only p1sitive cure
knoSh TO the medical frgteEntfy Catarrn
cOnstiiutiOnal treatment. Halls CatarIh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving TIE patient
streng by building up the censtitution
and assisting nature in doing its work
The pT0prietOrs have so much faith In IL
curative powers, that they offer llne Hun
dred Dollars for any case that II fails 4
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
4 ddress, T.. !. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
sH-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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THE OFFIoERs.-The Mahaska Coun

TIE OFFICERS. The Mahaska Coun-
ty Horticultural Society closed its ses-
sion Wednesday afternoon b. the elee-
tion of Hardin Tice, President, j. +.
Ogborn, vice-Pres, It; w. II. Lacey,
Secretary; John Chamberlain, Treasur.
or; Directors Samuel w. Jones, Wm
Rhinehart, Robert Thomas, Thomas
Beach and Samuel Rowes Delegates
Mr.. Tice 70 ocaer Society; Mr.. Jones to
Southwestern; Mr.. Beach TO the North
eastern, and one to the Northern.
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SIZE WAS TWENTY.-Asher& Under
wood, who had Thanksgiving box of
choice confectionery for the first young
lady over twenty to make Thanksgiv-
ing day purchase at their store, had to
allOt it late in the day to a lady of
twenty years married life, no other be-
ing found willing to claim it with the
conditions attached-Of course how
could an unmarried girl be found who
was over twenty? But the candy was
good, and several girls (under twenty
were willing to help sample it.
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The Crust of Tartar

Speedily leaves the surface of teeth upon
whico the cleansing and preServative IN
fiuencc of SOZODONr + is daily eXerted.
No form OF d. cay can infcst set OF
''iVOrieS'' upon which it is used. 1t has.
moreover. most refreshing effect upon
the mouth, in which it leaves very agree
able taste, besides rendering the breath
fragrant. II the mouth be rinSed with il
after smoking, the taste of the tobacco is
entirely dissipated. As an auxiliary to
personal cOmelineSS it cannot too highly
be eXtOlled. Sold by druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01

REMovED.-Dan Haworth has moved
his boiler and machine shops from their
old location on 1st avenue west to the
old site of the Narrow Gauge round
house where many and greater conyen-
fences are afforded He is enlarging
his plant and will be better fitted to
care for his ever increasing trade.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01

PRES. GATES.-The County Educa-
tional Meeting at Simpson church
opened Friday evening with lecture
by Pres. Geo. \. GateS,of Iowa College.
His topic was Livingstone" and it is
needless to say here where Ghe Doctor is
known so we'll as a favorite speaker,
hat he brought whole grist of fresh,
bright thought to his audience, and left
much behind of value and suggestive
ness. The unfavorable weather kept
many away who wished to be present.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01

THE SCHoOLs.-Almost every teacher
in the city recognized Thanksgiving by
holding rhetorical exercises Wednesday
afternoon, in their respective rooms
and then vacation was declared for the
balance of the week.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01
A Child EDioys

The pleasant flavor. gentle action ard
soothing effect of Syrup of Figs, when in
need of laxa xative, and if the father or
mother be cOstive or bilious, the most
is the best ia IiIy reWedy known and every
family should have bottle.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01
PEHs1oE-Mrs G N Uadoe has r,

PENSION.-Mrs. G. NJ. Hedge has re-
ceived word through her attorneys at
Washington, that her claim for pension
has been allowed and in due time she
will receive an allowance of twelve
dollars monthly. 1t comes at an Op-
perfume time to one who is highly de,
serving.
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SA~1 @A~sB ~ - ~
Goth the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. HEW YoRE. ~
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The Boston Star

says. DIR. Kaufmann's great book on dis
ease, its causes and home cure, with fne-
cOlOrd plates, is the best work ever pub
Iished. A copy will be sent free to any
body who sends three 2-cent stamps, to pay
pOsta ge, to A. p. Ordway & Co., Boston,
Mass.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01
CHURCH AND STATE

are completely and irreyocably separat-
ed, and yet without any governmental
or ecclesiastical authority there is not 8
village, or town, or hamlet but has its
churches whosespires point upward, and
at whose affairs millions of human be-
ings pour out their Thanksgiving of
praise to Almighty God, and ruthless is
that spirit and sordid the heart that
would for moment place an obstacle
in the way Of the onward march Of the
cause of the Sanctified One.
TO thoughtful man one Of the hope
ful promises of the future is
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01

FIRE.-Thursday morning the house
on B avenue west, occupied by John
Barr, was slightly damaged by fire. 1t
is supposed spark from the chimney
caused the blaze, which broke out on
the roof at some distance from any tiue.
The fire lads were promptly on hand
nd the flames quickly checked.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01
THANKsGIvING DINNERs.-The feasts

THANKSGIVING DINNERS.-Th feaStS
for the inner man that graced the tables
of our city on Thanksgiving day were
innumerable and spoke in eloquent
terms of this land of plenty. At the
Notes.-The Arlington announced in
Wednesday Daily tn If splendid menu.
1t was carried out to the letter and duly
appreciated by large company who
pronounced it perfect.
The Birdsall fairly loaded its tables
with good things and entertained many
guests; while The Miller was also the
scene of special efforts in the dinner lin,
and the Asher and Merchants also hon
ored the day.
The most numerous family gathering
in the city was at the Col. HcNeill
home, where eighteen of the McNeill-
Little family did justice to an ample
and elegant Thanksgiving dinner.
At the S. J. Dutton home, Judge
Blanchard's, n. ID. Weeks and many
others, guests were entertained, chiefly
family friends, and the spirit of the day
| given full rein.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01

"Praise be 10 him, whose wonderOuS skill
Has conquered every human ill
And now alone, as victor, stands
The Golden compound of his hands,"
So spake man, with tribute crowned,
OF DIR. Pierce, the ''wOrld-renOwned."
Had vanquiShed pain and set him tree.
One can but speak in praise of a remedy
so effectual and unfaiIing as DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. Acting
promptly and thoroughly, it produces per
stages, scrofula, liver and kidney dis,
orders. and all blood diseases, are within
the fed OF its unbOunded success.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01

ALLOW Me to add my tribute 20 the effi-=
cacy of Ely's Cream Balm. [ was suffer.
ing from a severe stack Of influenza and
catarrh and was induced to try your renl-S
edy. The result was Darvelou". ] could
hardly articulate, and in less than twenty
four hours the catarrhal symptoms and
my hoarSeness disappeared and was able
to sing heavy role in Grand Opera with
voice unimpairPd. strongly recommend
it to all singPTS.-Wm. u. Han i'tcn, Lead
ing Basso of the c. ID. Hess Grand Opera
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01
Oe Of MahaSa County by Wards and Townships Cast Election on Tuesday
NATIONAL.

Black
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01
How Unpleasant

1t is to see a beautiful chiId's face dlSfRuv-
ed with vile humnrS. bursting through the
skin in pimpleS, b'Otches, and sores, apd
sadder still. when the young and innocent
are laughed at and twlIted IN all such
cases. Parents should gVe them that
good ana pure remedy. Sulphur Buffers.
which will search and drive out of the
b OOd every particle of humOr.-Heal h
Gazette.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01
FOR SALE.

@. P. Searle g. Co., OskaloOsa, Iowa
have for sale
600 acres of choice land. with three
dwellings, barn, stabling sheds, cribs,
orchard ETC., all we'll watered, elegant
blue grass pasture No. stock farm.
Cheap and good terms.
Farm of 240 acres we'll improved,
good basement barn Sexes, cost $500;
good two-story house, four miles from
market. Price 5000.
50 acres OF fine land ~ miles from
OskaloOsa.
30 acres one mile from Oskaloosa,
both choice land and cheap.
$40 acres of land four miles west of
Oskaloosa, one mile from depot. A
choice stock farm. A good bargain.
16O acres ~ miles from Ii cey, good
twO-story house. barn, wind mill and
pump, out buildings. orchard, etc.
Price 81 500, If sold soon.
Also q number of Houses and Lot
in OskaloOsa, as we'll as suburban acre
property. and some vacant lots in al
most any part of the city. We cal
ESPECIAL Attention to the new addi
tion. Ridge Place"
Gall and see US. l90d3w 3Swtf
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A Million Friends,

A friend in need is friend indeed. and
not less than one million people have found
lust such a friend in DT. Kings New DIS
coyery for consumption, coughs, and colds.
IL you have never used this great cough
medicine one trial will convince you that
it has wonderful curative powers In all
diseases of the throat, chest and lungs.
Each bottle is guaranteed to do all tnat Is
claimed or mo ey will be refunded Trial
bottle free at Green Il Eentley'S Drug
Store. Large bottles 50c and 81.
Busy Yardmaster Mcdowell in
forms us that the volume of business
done in the Central yards at this point
is something enormous. He has foVce
of eleven men under him, seven in q
day and four in night force, and with
these men working in rush twenty
four hours day it is impossible to do
all of the work on time. Trains are
continually delayed on account of the
switching. Two engines are now do
ing this work, but it looks as though a
third would be necessary if the increase
of work continues.
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1892-12-01

GENEROUS. S.-0ne of the kindly acts
reported was a Thanksgiving day gift
of an order for $50 worth of goods to
the Ladies Aid Society, Mr.. Sam Bal
dauf being the donor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-22
FOR AIDING VESSELS IN DISTRESS.
PLANS FOR IMPROVING TTLEGRtPHIc COMMUNE
CATION ALONG THE BRITISH COAST.

PLANS FOR IMPROVING TELEGRAPHlC CpMNONi
CATION ALONG THE BRITISH COAST.
London March 21.-The disaster TO the North Ger
man Lloyd steamer Elder of the Isle OF wight ms
given incrca emphasis to the demand for more rapu
communication between dangerous parts Of the coasts
NJ the British Islands and the mainland. Sir Edward
arlbecl has motion OH this subject which he hopes
will be discussed in the House OF Commons tomorrow
The motion declares that. with view to the better
prevention Of loss Of life and property in caes Of ship
wreck, and to give SPEEDY Information to hico'''
authorities and rocket apparatus stations IL j. u's'p'
that telephone and teegraphic communication should
be provided by the Government between all the coa>'
guard stations and the signal stations on The coast O."
the United Kingdom and. such parts OF the coast
where there are no coastsrd stations. the postal tl'
graph offices nearest 10 the nfeb0at stations
colonel Hozaer the secretary OF Lloyds, said: Ihe
opestion OF telegraphc communication with outlying
points whence warnings may DC cent Oi vessel III
danger, has three phases. fNt there u teiegraphc
communication with points on the mainland, from WHICH
vessels in distress can be observed NOV" Lo5ds nave
at present signal stations most OF tie salient ponts
os the coast commanding the channel through which
most OF the tonnage approa ches our ports fpin tho
stations warnings are cent when vessels ae 0OserNea
in distress. Two years ago LIoyde offered NJ ur'
own expense to connect their signal stations bv ele
aIaph with the pearet nMboat stations fbs National
Lteboat Institution did not however. avnil themselves
Of this offer. Take next the subject OF telegrapm'
communication with che Islands IN the main channels
of British commerce. One Of the most Important Is
Tory Island of the northwest Of Ireland. hoyd'
established signal station at Tory Island, and connect
ed IL by cable with the mainland. Lundy Island "hch
commands the Bistol Channel, wa connected by oD'
by Loyd's but the communication Is at 'he present
moment interrupted. This island ought certainly - DC
connected with the general tclegrnpmc sjttm Oh te
c0untrv under SIR Edward Dirkbeck's motion. flIniy
tere l. the question Of connecting Isolated lighthouses
iylnp considerable distance OIL shore with the nali
land. The cost Of such cOnnection would be gT,hier
tban the cost Of connection with the 5lahds, ana inc
rpsult would probably be less cIIca aclOus.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-22
SHIPS THE coryrERFEIrERS QUEEN.

Frank Meron alias Merino. and Mrs Annie Faganl'
who were arrested in Third ave. on Saturday night Tor
sing counterfeit half dollars, were arrignei before
Commissioner Shields yesterday, but were remainder
until 10 day The secret service agents are eatiah'd
that they have made most important ~pthrH' J"
has bcen learned that Mcrino has served a sentence
il, rcpnsvIyaua for passing counterfeit money. lie
was arrested In this dty on the same charge about
Christmas but managed to get away from the police
man, He is the son-ln law Of his accomplice. MIS-
rngl,nl is n kind OF queen among the Italian counter
fel,,rs bcr. and Is woman Of education. shc
speaks several languages. and has been "a court III
terpeter Her husband Is composer ana aTahges
,,u.,c e,c for bands. They formerly lived NJ No
I Sul rirst.avr but their home Is now in Greenpont
Merino also lives In BrohJh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-22
SUICIDE OF A. GORING THOMAS.
THE wELLKNOwN ENGLISH COMPOSER THROWS
HIMsELF before. A RAILwAY TRAIN.

London, March 2I.-Arthur GOring Thomas the we'll
known writer Of operas, committed suicide today by
throwing himself before train on the Metropolitan
Railway Mr. Thomas in his youth intended 70 enter
the civil service. but his health hilc. and he had TO
60 to Madeira for three winters. In 1873 he returned
TO England aad determined TO take mp music as ser-
study lie went TO Paris and studied for two years
with Ambrose Thomas Of the Conservatolre. lie
returned to London in 1873. and studied three years
with Sir Arthur sullivan and Mr.. Prout at the Royal
Academy Of Music twice gaining the annual medal for
composition. He wrote an opera on the subject Of
MCores Light Of the IIapm.' which performed by
students and led TO a commission being given by
Carl Rosa to write for him Esmeralda,' which was
produced at Drury Lane In March, 1883 with great
success and at Cologne in German the year. and
AT Hamburg in 1855.
Previous 10 this his most Important works given In
public The sun Worshippers." cantata written
for the Norwich festival In 1Sol two ballet suites, and
various concert scenes, etc The second opera. written
for Carl Rosa in 1885, brctto by Julian Surgs
on n Russian subject. Nadeshda.' This also
produced AT Dury Lane with Nine Valleria I'm the tle
role This opera produced also in Brelau I'm 1890
In the same year Esmerada7 was played at COvent
been made for that purpose. Bcsidcs the above pub
hcatlOns Mr. Thomas has published three volumes Of
French and English songs and duets. well many
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-22
DEBATING TIE GUELPH FUND BILL.

Berlin March 2I.--Tne debate the bill removing
the scquestration placed by the Prissan Government
upon the properly OF tie late King George Of Hanover.
commonly the Guelph I1Ind bin. was opened
In the Lower House Of the prusssn Diet to-day Tho
ONLY Mini.ter present Dr. Miguel Priesan Minis
ter O. finance. Herr Richter called upon the Govern
ment to furnish the House with particulars regarding
those who lived upon the Guelph fund, and proposed
that tie bin De- referred % a committee. Dr. Miguel
said that the Information asked for by Herr Richter
would not be given 10 a committee The whole Of The
Guelph fund he added. would remain in the hands Of
the Crown and the Duke OF Cumberland would receive
Immediately thc derived from thr fund, which
formed cuephs' entailcd property other amounts
from the aOdial property II the Gurlphs. amounting
10 SO. 900 marl,. would also BE- Immediately paid TO
The Duke Of Cumberland. The bill referred TO a
committee Of tWcnty-Onc mrfnbers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-22
THE ORIZ4BIS MISH1PS.
SHE FOUGHT STORM AND FIRE AND THEN HER
CHIEF COOK DIED.

SHE FOUGHT STORM AND FIRE AND THEN HER
CHIEF COOK DIED.
The Ward Line steamer Orizaba arrived here yester-
day from Havana after a voyage full OF eAci'emehe
In the first place she had rough voyage experiencing
a successon OF gales aud heavy seas. Then hre
brokc out In her cargo and her chief COOK died OF
apopieXy. =.
The fire broke ont on Sunday afternoon among the
balcs NJ SlsaI hemp in the hold near the main hatch
The bemp made dense smoke. which penetrated to
every mart OF the ship When the main hatch was Ic
moved n dense column Of smoke poured out The lire
onnarotus of the ship Immediately put In use, ana
streams Of water were thrown the bales. After the
hemp had been well saturated with water, steam was
turned on and the last spark of fire extngushed Al
q o'clock the regular dinner hour on board the
orizaba. the smoke was dense In the main saloon
that the passengers could not eat there, and special
dinner was served at IL o'clock. There was at no
time any panic on board the ship. The sisai rather
smouldered than burned and made more smoke tilan
anme lt was 80 p m. when the fire was discovered
and 10 30 when the drenchng OF water and steam was
over. , A.. ,,oe,o, n Yobor disd ,,,
the voyage and was buried at sea. lie was seventy
tomr wears old and his home was In FREMONT, y. j.
The damage done by the fire on the Orizaba cannot
no fly ascertaned until the cargo Is discharged IL
is SUPPOSED that about zoo bales have been ruined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-22
CAPRIVI STILL IN OFFICE.
DENIAL OF THE REPORT THAT He HAS LEFT
THE PRUSSIAN CABINET.
COUNT Won ZEDLITzs RESIGNATION ACCEPTED
BY THE EMPEROR" THE LONDON
TIMFs'Sn COMMENTS.

Berlin, March 21-Inspired by the memory OF n
similar question that arose during the Bismarck
regime, a report started today that the Chhn-
celor had resigned the Presidency OF the PTusslah
Council OF Ministers. but that he would retain the
CHARACTERISTIC. Inquiries tonight In official quar-
ter as the ecltcd the response that the news
papers ndugiDg in such surmise had not the slsht-
est support Of any wcllnfOrmed authority.
Chancellor Capriv who yesterday sum
moned by Emperor william to conference at llber-
tast0ck returned to Berlin at O'Clock last night inc
Chancellor called upon Dr. Boctucer, VlccDiesF
dent OF the Prussan Council Of Ministers. and o'i-
ferred with him the Ministerial crisis II may be
said that the Chancellor summoned TO lluoeFtns-
took by the Emperor discuss what action the 'ov
ernment should take the Primary Education hl ana
other matters connected with the present crisis but
there was no question to the Chanccors resignation
Of either Of tie offices held by him. for the simple
reason before stated reiterated in these dispatches
that he has never rendered his resignation, all the IT.
ports to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The date Of the Emper0rs return is uncertain 10
Is reported tcat the condition OF his health makes
necessary his part complete abtention from pup
lie business Nothing definite is known in regard TO
the Ministry except that the Emperor has accepted
the resignation Of Count Won Zcdliz The "krcHs
Zetung, saws: "Chancellor Caprivi's prolonged
retention in Office Is impossible. Once the crisis l.
over he must resign he eas lost the confidence of
Parliament
Hamburg, March o1.-Prnce Bismarck In the course
Of a dinner yesterday at the BurSomasters. where ne
was n guest remarked "You the Emperor Is sun
his own Chancellor
London, March 21.-" The Times's' Berlin CORE
spondent says; Far from resignng, Chancellor Won
Catrivi IS seeking to prevent the disruption OF the
Cabinet. lie Will seek to effect compromise Inc
first thing TO be done Is TO get nd once for ALL OF th
FducatiOn bin. Another poItfoio-proDaDy 1at ol
the Interior-can then be offered to Count AedhM.
The Education bill could be postponed AL thc h'Nt
session Of the Landag. but II cannot be conpl' lGY
dropped II Count 7ditZ remains In the cabinet me
Chancellor desires to dispose Of the crisis as speeuS
as possible II will therefore be best To postpone tAc
Education bill until the county has pIOnouhccu an
cuir tpl."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-22
MRS. osBoRyEY FEEBLE CONDITION.

Loudon. March 2l.-The friends Of Mr.. Florence
Ethel Osborne, whee sentence to term Of nine
months imprisonment for perjury In conjunction with
he great pearl Is sull fr"eh 10 the pablo
mind have good grounds for their fear, TINT fho
VII not live 10 serve ont her s"ntenoe. Her con
diuon has been such that before her trial and a1er
lcr condemnation she confined In the inilrIuary
attached 10 the Holloway Model Jail. To-day 1t as
announced from the prison that she was IN coma
ose coalition. Mr.. Osborne after her sentence was
taken hack 10 Holloway jail, pending her transfer %
Woklng Prison. In Consequence OF the prcoarious
condition OF Mrs Osborne's health, Mr. Matthews, the
Home Secretary. I'M diroet that she bc not removed
from Holouay. Mr Matthews. IN resPonse to numor
Gus letters, SAYS that hc Will be pleased To cOnidcr
pettion In fsvor of Mrs Osborne.