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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
Some Startlin.. Fisures,


The Sioux City journal has been
studying the official figures of the treas.
ury department, showing exports and
imports for the mouth of March, with
comparisons, and declares they are as
founding. They show growth of for.
eign trade for which there is 40 paral.
lei in the history OF this or any other
country.
The value of exports during March
1899, was $8l ,8l8U U75, which was S6,5O4.
749 over March, 1891, and $9, ,I93, ,153 over
March, 1880. 1t exceeded by far the
value Of exports during any March in
the history of the United States.
For the twelve months ending March
80. the total value of exports was 81,
0C6, ,2S4, sos, exceeding that of the tweIve g
months ending March 30, 1891, by S134,.
276 22O; that of the twelve n Onths end
ing March 80, 1890, by $163, ,326, ,I03; that
of the twelve months preceding March
80, 1889, by $282,545, 1873, and that of
1888 by 1912, 1851 .69l.
The value of OfimpOrts, likewise, during
March showed great increase. being
SS6,549, 1888. which is $8,914,5O2 more
than In the same month OF 1891 and $l9,-
378,S3l in the same month of 1880. The
value of imports for the twelve months
was $685., ,058,585.
The total value of both exports and
| imports for the twelve months ending
March II was 81, ,S53, 3,34309I.
These figures are too stupendous to
be readily comprehended. In sheer
amount il Is doubtful if they can be
matched by any other nation on the
globe, although of course no official fig
ures as to them are now at hand. But
as to the rate of growth they throw in
the shade all other records.
This country is rapidly securing the
mastery of the commerce of the world.
Its policy of free trade-that IL, absolute
domestic free trade and free foreign
trade in non competitive products-has
caused it TO outstrip all other nations.
During the last twelve months, for ex-
ample, there has been absolute free
trade In more than one-half tbs total
imports. And the American tariff has
for the last quarter of o century been
one of the most liberal in the world.
1t makes one almost dizzy To cOntem.
plate the results of few years III the
same rate of growth is maintained in
our foreign commerce.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

When preacher shows the boOd-
ling connection between the police of a
great city and Its law breaking and
law defyiUg classes, he does very
wicked thing. If he had been dumb
ass, bearing his burden, he would have
been all right. But DR.. Parkhurst
will live down the religious mug
wumps, just as Paul did, and will be
honored for his bravery in striking
Justify at hell on sight. Preachers and
papers get II from the gangs who are
hit. They have it IN" for all preach.
ers and papers who have the courage
of their opinions, and who stand by
them.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

Making total amt charged up to
him for full term. ....-....... $4T9,0Io 20
Your committee find that Ohas. V.
Hoffman, as treasurer has collected up
to Jan'y 4th, 1892, from the tax books
and items set out in this report as fol.
lows:
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
There is reason to fear that Oh

There is reason TO fear that CHAIR
man j. s. CIarksOn will not recover
sufficiently from bis serious attack of
rheumatism 10 be able to attend the
Minneapolis convention. and conduct
the campaign thereafter. This would
be an irretrievable loss to the national
campaign if it should so result. John
o. New, of Indiana. consul-general at
London, is spoken OF for the place il
the event of Mr.. CiaTkBOn's continued
illness,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

Allow a cough TO run until it gets beyond
| the reach of medicine. They often say,
''0h, 1t will wear away" but in most cases
1t wears them away. Gould they be in.
| dueed to try the successful medicine called
Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on a positive
guarantee to cure, they would Immediately
| see the excellent effect after taking the frs
| dose. Price SOC and 81 90.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

STRAW ROADS. AN exchange says
that some Illinois farmers have tried
putting straw on the roads, and the ex'
pertinent has proven successful one
80 Tar as improving the condition OF
the roads during the muddy season.
Roads thus treated previously have
been the only good roads in the coun.
try this spring. The straw makes q
Rad that is not muddy in vet weather
and does not get dusty in dry weather
DO not burn your old straw; it Is just
as easy 20 have 1t on the roads. There
is enough straw wasted every year tC
cover the roads OF the country.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW YORK, NV
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

-Chauncey Depew at the Grant
monument dedication: The phenOm-
ena of our times and one of the chief
dangers to law and order is the growth
of the school Of despair, the cOncen-
trated contemplation of accumulated
wealth and the hOpelessness of acquir-
ing it paraliZes the industrial energies
and true ambition and plants seeds of
socialism and anarchy"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

STATE FAIR HoRsEs.-The speed ring
programme for the state fair is pub
lished. 1t provides for $4,000 in pur-
ses. All trotting and pacing races are
mile heats, best three in five, to har-
ness and will be conducted under the
rules of the American Trotting associa-
tion [of which this society Is memberl
as amended, except otherwise specified.
Running races viii be governed by the
new American racing rules. Four en-
tries are required In all trotting and
pacing purses TO till. except az noted,
and three to start. Two and one half
per cent to accompany the nomination.
Two and one half per cent due from
those who start, and two and one half
deducted from winning horses.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

The fellows who say that there is
no tin plate made in this country will
have very rocky time on this round L.
They may lie all they want to, but they
will have to go Into the soup" in an
American tin basin.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

-"The redeeming feature Of the last
Congress was that it made sugar free
up to 16 Dutch StandaTd."-Osks lOOsa
Times. Yet the Times opposed it at
the time. and every democratic Senator
and Representative voted against it..
Next year The Times will endorse the
whole Mckinley bill and claim that it
nave OpnOsed 1t.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
SPRING DEATH.TRAPS.
Where They Are Set and How
They Are Sprung.
Some Good Common-senss Advice
Which Is Specially Timsl Jast
Nnw.
Chicago Globe.

Chicago Globe.
THE greatest death-traD known to mortal
Is the warm spring day. On such day the un
wary victims are drawn from their shelter b
thousands, and without the usual precautiOn
against taking cold. Ii is at such times tina
the grip-car, the open window, the draught1
doorway. all get Ia their deadly work. Over
coats are careleSsly laid aside, wooden under
wear shed for cotton, socks reduced in weight
and oVersh0eS OF every description kicked Int
corners. AS consequence the death-trap of
warm spring day gets in its work and under.
takers thrive. Two years of the prevalent griI
have doubtless weakened the human race on
Two continents, and this fact renders unusua
precautions double necessity IN the transition
from cold to a warm season.
"a cold fastened on the human being means
sickness, and possible death not even the strong.
Hence the danger of warm spring day should
ever be borne in mind, ana no one should
supplies in the way OF wraps when the death
trap IS sprung, perclance, by the sudden
change with which warm day in April
Is almost inevitably visited. A sudden
closed. The person becomes feverish. and all
the work of the body Is thrown upon the kid
neys and liver. What naturally should be done
then TO counteract this usual effect? Manifestly
assist the kidneys and liver; tone up the sys-
There never has been but one certain, one
infallible way by which this could be done and
this Is by the use CT Warmers Safe Cure, the
great natural medicine, which has accomplished
so much. is deservedly so popular, and Is d lug
so great a work to-day. Read what DR.. Albert
w. HenG ricks, OF West Philadelphia, Pa, says
I'm Warmers Safe Cure the profession have
an article greatly needed. have successfully
treated cases of Bright's disease and diseases
to which the female sex is subject with 1t, and
cheerfully recommend it as an invaluable
remedy for kidney, liver, bladder and ether
Scores of other eminent physicians have as
serted the same thing, and this great remedy Is
more extensively used to-day than any other
known preparation, and owes its popularity
wholly to its great merit.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

Grand total reed from all sourcess4l6 .OIO 81
All of which has been faithfully ac-
counted for and vouchers returned for
the same, which have been cancelled by
the Board of Supervisors, leaving bal
ance On hand on Jan. 4, 1892, Of $l4,-
036. 10.
Your committee also find that the
loans made from the permanent school
fund amount to $1S,155, as set forth in
the semi-annual reports of treasurer. {.
We have also examined the auditors
and treasurer's books and find that
they agree on all balances of debit and
credit.
Ohas. V. aoffmann being his own
successor has receipted to himself for
the following amounts:
Duplicate receipt hereto attached:
Oskaloosa, Iowa, Jan. 4, 1892.
Received of Chas. V. Hoffman,,
Treas, the above amounts as indicated.
CaAs. v. HOFFMAN,, Treas.
w r HADIEY }
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

The Iowa corn contribution for
Russia will not go in single vessel.
The remainder will probably be turned
into cash and put into hospital and
other supplies SO much needed at pres
ent.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
MILK CRUST ON BABY
Kept Spreading Until His Face Was
a Raw Sore. He Scratched
Until Blood Ran,
Best Physicians Said No Cure While
Teething. He Was Cured
Promptly by Cutfcura.

something over two years ago. our boy, then lesl
than one year old, was troubled with an eruption
on his head, pronounced by our best physicisns tC
be case of " milk crust or infantile eczema a
They also said that it would be impossible to cure
ttuntl after be had finished teething. This malady
kept spreading until his face was a raw sore and
every few days he would draw his finger nails down
on both cheeks, removing the scabs and the blood
running down on his chin made him present q
CHASTITY sight. We commenced using the CUTICURA
REMEDIES, and in two weeks we noticed wonderful
improvement, and in two months his face was fresh
and fair, and has been perfectly well ever SINCE We
unhesitatingly give all credit to CUTTCURA
Q. B. WILLIAMS, Fort Dodge Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
The miIIionaire Nefhodist nrea

The millionaire Methodist preach
er Stiles, who has recently located al
Des Moines, made a million dollar
draft on Bristol, England, through the
Iowa National Bank at Des MOines
lie is said to be able to make about
three more similar drafts, which is a
good deal of money for a Methodist
nreachar
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
HUM PHI EYS'

This PRECIOUS OINTMENT is the
triumph of Scientific Medicine.
Nothing has ever been produced to
equal or compare with it as CURATIVE
and HEALING APPLICATION. 1t has been
used over 40 years, and always affords
relief and always gives satisfaction.
For Piles External or Internal, Blind
or Bleeding; Fistula in Ano Itching or
Bleeding of the Rectum. The relief Is
immediate the cure certain.
For Burns, Scalds and liberation and
Contraction from Burns. The relief instant
the healing wonderful and unequaled.
For Boils, Hot Tumors, Ulcers, Fistulas,
Old Sores, Itching Eruptions, Chafng or
SCald Head. 1t is Infalible.
For Infamed or Caked Breasts and Sore
Nipples. 1t is invaluable.
Price, so Cents. Trial size, IS Cents.
Sold by Druggists sent postpaid receipt Of price
UIyNPURRYsp MED m. . M a n william ST. KEW YORK
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

ments, and the doctor, then seventeen
years old, entered the army serving
| tour years and two months in the 18th
Missouri Infantry. he was wounded
| in battle from which he still suffers
After carrying musket over three
years he was promoted TO a commits
stoned officer for conspicuous bravery
and meritorloHs service. He came to
Iowa twelve years ago and has been a
resident of keOkuk county over seven
years. His party zeal is known and
admired by every Republican in the
county and as well known but feared
by all the leading Democrats. Wash
ingt0n township, including What Cheer
city, has elected ths Republican ticket
but twice since 1880; this was in 'S8 and
30. In these two years DIR. Riggen
had charge of the canvass and the sue
cess was due largely to his own per-
sonal efforts. In 1890 amid the disasters
that followed ON all hands this Dem
Ocratic township and city was saved
for the entire Republican ticket, Major
Lacey running sixty votes ahead of the
general ticket. In 1887 he was the Re-
publican candidate for the legislature
from this county and Came within five
NOOCo Va OCluk CIOSJCO4 dSeSlII5O
Mr. BEEN, the present popular member,
whose majority in '89 and 81 was about
400. He has given much more of his
means and time for the success of Re-
publicanism since he has been in the
county than any other man in it. DR..
Riggen is prominent in G. A r. and Ma.
sonic circles, and has wide acquaint-
ance with leading men of the north
west. He has been senior vice depart
ment commander Iowa G. A. r., two
years, corps commander of the Sixth
corps, special mastering and inspecting
officer and was on the staff of Com
mander in Chief Burdette. He enjoys
large practice, especially in cOnsulta
ton and surgery. He is division sur.
geOn for the Burlington, Cedar Rapids
and Northern railroad, ex-president of
Keokuk county and member of the
American, Iowa State and other medi-
cal societies.
Mr.. G. L. Roberts, of Grinnell, the
other alternate from the Sixth district
to the Minneapolis convention, was
b Nrn in Indiana and is fifty one years
of age. For thirty six years he has
been a resident of Iowa as farmer and
stock and grain shipper. He served
three years in
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

THE UNDERTAKES. - The three
delegates, Messrs. j. B. McOurdy, Ohas.
Foehlinger and Il. NJ. Cheesman, of
this city, who attended the district
convention of Fuperal Directors in OF
tumwa on Wednesday, report splen-
did meeting. They will meet next
year in Newton and the new officers
are: Q. N. Morgan. Newton, president.
B. A. Baylor, What Cheer. vice presi-
dent. j. O. Kibby, Brooklyn, secretary.
Luther Brown, 0ttumwa, treasurer.
In It's comments the Courier says,
among other things: "The annual PRES.
ident's address was delivered by j. b.
McCurdy, of Oskaloosa, president OF
the association. Mr.. McCurdy has
been in the undertaking business for
more than score of years and has .
state wide reputation that Is altogether
enviable. Having served as president
of thestate association and there gained
valuable experience. it was very fitting
that he should have been chosen til,
flrst president of the association of the
sixth congressional district"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

the war of the rebellion as a member of
the 18th Iowa Infantry. He is a mem
Der of the &. A. r. post of Grinnell, of
the Masonic fraternity, and also men,
ber of the Congregational church of
that place. AS a business man Mr..
Roberts is of strict integrity, and since
he left the farm has been shipper of
grain. He now is one of the heaviest
shippers of Poweshiek county. He has
been successful in all his undertakings
man of great force of character, and
very popular with those who know him,
and few men in POweshiek have wider
acquaintan than he. Mr.. Roberts is
an uncomprOmising Republican and be-
lieves the Democratic party should have
died with the Rebellion. Although a
strong partisan he Is by no means often
sive, for many of his best friends are
of the Democratic faith. He is stronq
Harrison man and believes the party
will be ungrateful to its best men, If it
refuse to nominate Benz. Harrison at
the coming convention. Mr.. Roberts
is a representative Iowa man and
worthy the honor which the people of
the Sixth district have conferred upon
him.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

The Colorado Republicans refused
to endorse Harrison, and declared free
coinage to be the principal issue. The
silver mine owners were on deck, lead
by WOlcott and Teller.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

-Gov. Mckinley, at Columbus said
and you cut this out and paste it il
your hat:
I'VE stand where have always
Stood. The tariff whicn we stand 70
Is tariff which shall protect tn
homes and the tiresideS of America
against all the world. Ehe tariff is
now eighteen months old ana dong its
own talking"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

Both 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 efectually, 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 SOC
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.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW YORk. NV
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

As one of the Presidential electors
at large we think that Lafe young OF
the Des Moines Capital, capital nom
inatiOn in every way.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
ASSESSMENT INSURANCE.
GENERAL CERTIFICATE.
STATE OF IOWA, OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF
STATE.

1t Is hereby certified, That there has been
fled In this office a sworn statement OF Inc con-
dition of the Iowa Life and EndOW ment AssO-
citation located at OskalOosa, in the state OF
Iowa on the 3lst day of December, A. D., 1891,
made by its officers as required by chapter % OF
the acts of the twenty first General Assembly;
that it appears from said statement that the
number OF certificates or policies 10 force al
said date was seven hundred and slXty-slx.
That it appears from said statement that the
sum of money which an ordinary assessment
for payment OF a single 0 rtificate or policy
would produce In each class at said date Is as
follows: Seven hundred SiXty-six dollars.
That 1t is evidenced by proof on file IN this
ofice that the amount paid on the last death
loss was $3.50 OO and the date OF said payment
was November %. 1891.
That the amount of securities deposited IN this
office by said association Is none, and the sew
eral purposes of such deposit, as stated by lts
officers are as follows:
That the aforesaid association has fully COM
piled with the provisions of chapter 60 OF the
Act of the Twenty first General Assembly, and
Is authorized to transact business Ia this state.
10 accordance Herewith, until the first day OF
April. A. D.. 1893.
my hand and affixed my seal of office, at Des
MOines, this first day OF April, A. d., 1892.
34W4 j. A. LYONS, Auditor OF STATE.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05

The Cleveland machine in the
West is knocking the Hill outfit over
the fence in all the states. SO David
was killed by his own early convention.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
Figaro,

Imported Frsuch Draft Horse, volume
No. 5, No. 5373) will stand at the barn
of John Tennis. six miles southeast OF
Oskal0oss, at si0 to insure living
colt. Figaro Is dspple black. no
white markings, with small star in
forehead. We have q number Of hil
colts that canuot he surpassed by any
horae ia sIae, bone ano style.
JoHN IRnAIa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
THE UNKNOWN COUNTRY

WHAT THE WORLDS GREATEST LIVING
DIvINEs. SCHOLARS AND SCIENTISTS
BELIEVE CONCERNING MANS FINAL
DESTINY.
Charles A. Nichols 8 Co., the well
known andiamong the most enterpris-
ing publishers Of this country, are put
ting through the press book which is
soon to have large sale among the
most intelligent classes.
The work is entitled THAT Unknown
Country" or What Living Men Be-
lieve Concerning the Life of Man Be
yond the Grave"
Fifty.two of the most eminent d.
vines, scholars and scientists of this
country and Europe have been employ
ed to write expressly for this work.
Among its authors whose names are
most familiar to our readers, are DR..
Lyman Abbott, Prof. David Swing, DR..
Joseph T. Smith, of Baltimore, Bishop
Huntington, Prof. Geo. 2. Fisher, of
Yale University. Carson Farrar, Dr. J .
NJ. Buckley, DR.. Talmage. DIR. Edward
Everett Hale, DR.. s. O. Bartlett, Bishop
FoWle Prof. A. +. Peabody, of Har-
ward University, Dr.H. w. Thomas
Sir Geo. u. Stokes, president of the
Royal Society of England, and others.
A glance at the names of its authors is
sufficient to determine the strength and
character Of the work. Master-minds
have therein discussed the future des.
tiny of man seriously, yet with all the
fascination of work of fiction. There
has rarely, If ever, been a volume pub
lished in which 80 many sublime and
grand thoughts are embodied.
Among others, the following ques'
tions are discussed, both from biblical
and scientific standpoints; Is there q
life beyond the grave, or does death end
allp Is there place of punishment, il
so, what is its nature and duration !
Is mans destiny at death eternally fixed
or is there a second probation?
These momentous questions concern
alike men Of all creeds and of no creeds,
for the problem Of the untried and un-
tested hereafter faces everyone, wheth.
or he be a trustful believer or skeptic.
The value of the work is heightened by
the fact that it contains an excellent
full page portrait of each author.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
DRoBATE NOTICE.

In matters OF the last viii and testament Of
O. 81. Knox, deceased.
Notice IL hereby given that there is now on
nle In the oface OF the clerk OF the dlstrica
court OF Mahaska county, Iowa. an instrument
Of writing purporttng 70 be the last win and tes.
lament of @. II. hnox, deceased. and the same
is set for hearing on the IUth day eE Mas 0l
the present term Of this diskrics court begun
and held Ia Oskaiooaa on the I2th dag Of April,
fspa at which time objections can ne made e
ths approving Of said viii AMI sts admlssion "a
pTObAfA
Dated Aprn iasA, issa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1892-05-05
A Real Estate Boom

Attracts the attention of every property
holder in the city. But when Dr.. Fran kiln
Miles, the eminent Indiana Special st,
claims that Heart Disease is curable and
proves it by thousands of testimonials of
attracts the attention of the millions suffer-
ing with Short Breath, PalpitatiOn, Irrsg-
ular Pulse, Wind in Stomach, Pain in Side
or Shoulder, Smothering Spells, Painting,
Dropsy, &c. A. r. Davis, Silver Greek,
Neb, by using four bottles of DR.. Miles,
New Hart Cure was completely cured after
twelve years suffering from Heart Disease.
This new remedy is sold by Druggists.
Books Free.