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Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised druggist t.
sell DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs aud Colds, upon thi
condition: If you are afflicted with {
Cough, Cold or any Lung, Throat or Ches
trouble, and will use this remedy as direct
ed, giving it fair trial, and experience NJ
benefit you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded. We could not make
this offer did we not know that DR.. King!
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
FIRST BALLOT AT TOPEKA.
Ady Leads for United States Senator by q
Total of Sixty-Seven Votes.

Ady Leads for United States Senator by q
Total of Sixty-Seven Votes.
TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 25.-The legisla-
ture complied with the law requiring
that ballot for United States senator
be taken at noon. The republican
house, by agreement with the popu-
aists, had the first roll call, which re-
suited as follows: Joseph w. Ady
(rep.) caucus nominee, 62; B. W. Per-
kins (rep.). /; Ed O'Brien (dem.), 2;
Ed Carroll (dem.), l. In the senate
the vote was: Ady, Is; Doster (pop), 10;
Martin (fusion), 6; McCleverty (fusion),
/; Wageners, l; King (pop.), l; Brieden-
thai (pop.), 6. Ady's total vote in SEN
ate and house was 67.
The populist house voted for senator
as follows: Breideuthal, II; Doster, 49,
Coburn, II; Martin, 9; King, 8. The
remaining votes were scattered among
fourteen candidates. The total vote
cast was 64 There was no election and
the joint session will be held at noon
Wednesday.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

The total value of the crops of the
United States during 1892 is estimated
at S3,OOO,OOO,OOO, of which the largest
item is S75O,OOO,OOO worth of hay. The
animal products, including meats,
dairy products and eggs and wool, are
placed at 1865, 100000 more.
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BIG BLAZE AT ST. LOUIS.
Damage Amounting to 81 500, 900 by tn
Destruction of Elevator c.

Damage Amounting to s1,5OO, 900 by the
Destruction OF Elevator c.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. 24.-About a million
and a quarter bushels of wheat were
stored in elevator G of the Caron-
delet Elevator and Grain company,
which was burned Sunday morning
The building and contents are a
total loss and will sum up in round
numbers 81, 800, 900. OF this $500, 900 is
on the building and machinery and
$1,000, 000 the loss of wheat stored
The elevator was built in 1879,
had capacity of $4,000 bushels
and was owned by the Mis-
souri, Pacific railway. It was leased to
the Carondelet Elevator and Grain
company, and 10 which the wheat, or
most of it, belonged. 1t carried in
surance on the wheat, estimated at
$500, 900 to $500. 900. The amount of
insurance on the building is $3.50, 900.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

THOSE STAMPs-It has been often
asked what the government used stamps
of the denomination of 1888, 81 and So
for. They are used for preparing reg
istered mail packages to foreign coun-
tries. The rate is sc per half ounce and
the limit is four pounds, and so for
eign package of the largest size allowed
by the postal law, would require $4.6O
worth of stamps to be placed on it.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

THE state of Oregon has thirty-six
nurseries, covering about 1876 acres
and containing about 100000 young
trees, and orchardists have upwards of
100000 acres of growing trees. One
half OF this acreage is in prunes, one
fourth in apples, one-tenth in pears and
the remainder in various kinds of fruits.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
VIII Lose Sothiup
BLAINE UNABLE TO TALK.
A Friend of the Family Says They Do
Not Expect Him to Recover.

A Friend of the Family Says They Do
Not Expect Him to Recover.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-Mr. Blaine
condition remains practically un-
changed. said DR.. Johnston, who left
the patient at noon. Mr.. Blaine passed
restful night, sleeping the greater
part of the time, and has apparent
" lost no strength; neither has he
gained any. Mr.. Blaine is much of the
time in a state Of unconsciousness. A
relative of the family, who was at the
bedside of the distinguished patient
during the doctors visit, said that Mr.,
Blaine had not spoken a word
to the members of the family for
more than a week. They share
the belief of the physician that
the sick man can never recover, even
partially, and are resigned to the inev'
liable. His present condition, how
ever, is not regarde ID as critical, and
there is no apprehension on the part OF
the family of an immediate dissolution
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
An Introduction to the Queer

is an honor conferred upon only favored
few. But every lady of the land may have
ready access to the Queen of Remedies
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Once
iseS to positively cure every form of weak
ness peculiar to women, and confirms this
promise by written guarantee of salts
faction, guaranteed in every case, or money
returned. This royal remedy is carefully
prepared FOR WOMEN ONLY, and its eff
cheney is vouched for by countless happy
homes and countless thousands of teSti-
mOnialS. A trial will convince you that it
is invaluable in correcting all irregulari-
ties and weaknesses for which it is design
ed.
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Wonld Won be Attractivez

You must be healthy. Would you b.
healthy, always keep within reach. ready
for any emergency, DR.. Pierce's PleassRt
Pellets, the perfection of physic! Head
ache, billiouSneSs, constipation, coated
tongue, always indicate a torpid liver.
These magical Pellets act directly upon
the liver-the fOuntain-head of many ills
correcting all disorders, driving out all i'm
purities, stimulating healthy action. The
best Liver Pills; mildly giving all the benz
tit and none of the discomfort of othel
pills.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

Mr.. EDMUNDs, of Vermont, is said to
have been almost the only exception to
the rule that the supreme court prac-
tice of lawyer soon dwindles after he
becomes a United States senator. Sem
ators Teller, Carpenter, Morgan and
others found that their clients dropped
off one by one after senate cares began
to press. Senators Mitchell and Dolph,
of Oregon, however, still have a good
many cases.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

HAND THEM IN.-The roster of Phil
Kearney Post has been published in
these columns. Adjutant Loring made
the best copy possible out of the rolls,
but some errors may have crept in. Be.
fore leaflet is printed it is desired to
make all needed correetions-th
comrades will oblige by handing them
either to the adiutant or to this office.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
Rallmar station Ronhsd.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2s.-Goshen
station, in Tulare county, the scene OF
a big train robbery by Evans and Som
tag, was brought into notoriety again
Wednesday night by the robbery of the
railroad station by two masked men
who suddenly appeared, made Operator
Finland and two men who were with
him stand up, and cleaned out the
safe. They secured everything in sight,
but this amounted to only Ss06.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
Great Ice Field In Lake ErIs.

TOLEDO, o.. Jan. 24.--Not in the his
tory of the present generation has
Lake Erie been frozen as it is now.
Special dispatches indicate that there
is an unbroken field of ice from De-
troit river to Put-in-Bay. Fishermen
have driven Is miles out from Monroe
and returned with the statement that
the ice was solid all the way and that
II extended as far as they could see.
The entire Lake Erie archipelago is
frozen up ard teams are crossing the
mouth of the Detroit river
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
WORTH RECOGNIzED,-"Billy" Voor

WORTH RECOGNIZED" Billy" Voor-
hees, formerly trainmaster of the Iowa
Central, has been called to fill the posi-
tion of assistant superintendent of the
road, and entered upon the duties of the
office Friday morning, Jan. q. This is
a promotion most satisfactory in every
way. Mr.. VOORHEES, is man who is
liked both by the public and the road,
and his promotion will be received by
his many friends as very pleasant news.
1t is understood the gentleman will
make this city his headquarters.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
One of the Brightest Charms

OF fair face is a fine set of teeth. The
ladies being fully alive to this lact. patron.
Ize SOZODONTi in preference to any other
dentifrice, since they know by experience
that 1t preserves like no other the pristine
whitenesS and cleanliness of the teeth, and
makes a naturally sweet breath addition
ly fragrant. 1t Is one of the privileges OF
the beauX sex to look lovely and that pro.
protion of it which uses SOZODONT, has
learned that the article contributes in nc
small degree to the end in view. All drug,
giStS sell it.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
Frank Jackson declines TO he a {

Frank Jackson declines to be can,
didate for governor. Frank is one OF
the most popular men in the republican
ranks of the state, but he has been hold,
ing down an Office for several years and
he is wise to lay hold of business inter
ests and get something tangible for a
future
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

THAT WALK There was recent
mention about the walk on South Mar
ket, from the corner down. The strict
ures were uncalled for, for the clerks in
that establishment have taken q per-
sonal pride in keeping it above the av-
erage condition of all public walks
That ice formed from a down spout il
true, but ice On a warm roof will melt
and make water, but al easy clearance
was provided. Coal must be put in,and
it is not laundried. Lots of walks could
take model from that place where ths
boys hustle the snow off, and also for
trade.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

Sons OF VETERANs.-Atth the regular
meeting of theSons ofVeterans, Wednes
day evening, the following officers were
installed by officer Jas. A. Rice: F. P
Kissick, captain; C. NJ. Loring, 1st lieu
tenant; E. E. Davis, I'd lieutenant; J.H
Pickett, J. Rice and o. G. Scott, camp
council; c. S. Longshore, chaplain; "A
Coffin, 1st sergeant; G. W. Shockley, @
NJ. Sergt.; Geo. Brown, Col. Sergt.; r
w. Hyde, sergeant of guard; Chas
Brown, corporal of guard. The meet
ing was one of great enthusiasm and
the young men talked of the plans for
the years work. The camp is in most
fiourishing condition and contains much
excellent material. A camp fire is sooT
to be given and it will be demonstrated
that the s. of VS. are walking by the
side of their elders, the g. A. RS.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

Wednesday was made holiday in
Des Moines by official proclamation of
the mayor on account ofthe Mills meet
ings. Business was suspended, and if
the Des Moines clerks and employees
failed to get under the drippings of elo
quent exhOrtation it was their fault.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
Hon. James Harlan has bee

Hon. James HARLAN has been sug
gested several times as the next Re
publican governor, of Iowa. James
Harlan is one of the biggest, brainiest
men this state ever had, and it is time
to call him from his easeful retirement
at his Mt. Pleasant home to a usefu
place in Iowa's public service. He il
needed, let him be called.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

IN CHICAGo.-They say that in the
Columbian city there is snow ty the
job lot, and that it is the first full con-
signment delivered there this season.
The whole country will proceed to en-
joy it as we have been enjoying ours for
the past two months.
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pselared &c chargsa Ulnfoanasa.

sAcRANEHTo. Cal. Jan. 20.-The as
sembly committee appointed toinyesti-
gate the charge Of PreIz lpopnlist) that
money was. used 70 secure the election
Of Stephen n. White as United States
senator reported that the charge was
gronndless. and recommended censur-
ing pretz to the extent OF expelling
him and declaring his seat vacant
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

Sons OF VETERANS CAMP FIRE
The Sons of Veterans of Gen. s. A
Rice camp, Will have their annual camp
fire on Washington's birthday, Feb. %
at which an elegant supper will be
served and fine program of music and
addresses will be announced soon. AL
old soldiers of this city and county and
their families are invited to attend and
will be made welcome.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

ANDERSON, Ind, Jan. 25.-Late Mon
day night an explosion of natural gas
created a panic among the guests of
the Hotel Doxey. The conclusion
shook the hotel building from top to
bottom and caused the guests to rush
pe1 NELL into the street. with but lit
tie clothing. The explosion was quickly
followed by flames, which added to the
excitement Mrs. J. w. Connors, of
Chicago, was a guest at the hotel The
force of the explosion threw her out of
bed She was rescued by firemen. The
fire department was quickly on the
scene and extinguished the flames
after a damage of about $4,000. The
explosion was caused by a leak in a
gas pipe which allowed gas to escape
to the basement of the hotel where it
was ignited by heater.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

LENT. This season of Catholic church
observance begins this year Feb. Is, and
Easter Sunday falls on April 3. Lent
has no fixed date. 1t all depends on the
moon and almanac makers, and it is
the general surmise that these latter
fellows having a monopoly of the bust
ness put Lent in just wherever they
want if.
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An Important Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands, whe
| think themselves i'll, that they are not
tenn simply needs cleansing, is to bring
comfort home to their hearts, as costiye
condition is easily cured by using Syrup
of Figs. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
A TERRIBLE FALL

A TERRIBLE FALL.-W Wednesday was
a day of gentle nature, balmy and soft
as the breezes of spring. The ther-
mOmeter at one time registered fifty
degrees and up to ten o'clock P. NJ. it
was barely below freezing. Thursday
morning old Boreas had things his own
way again with the thermometer at 9
degrees below zero,-a fall, fffty-nine
degrees in twelve hours!
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

l HAD a severe attack of catarrh and be.
came so deaf / could not hear common
conversation. l suffered terribly from
roaring in my head. l produced a bottle
of Ely's Cream Balm. and in three weeks
could hear as well as i ever could, and now
l can say to all who are afflicted with the
worst of diseases, catarrh, take Ely's Cream
Balm and be cured, 1t is worth $1,000 to
any man, woman or child suffering from
catarrhal. E. Newman, Grayling, Mich.
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Draw Your Own Corolusion,

MR.. o. Davenport, manager of the Fort
Bragg Redwood Co, Ft. Bragg Cal, has
this to say Of fChamberlain'S Cough Remedy
n have used it for a severe cold and cough
and obtained immediate relief. In the
Fort Bragg Redwood Co.'s store we have
sold large quantities of Chamberlain
medicines" For sale by J. II. Pickett and
Green & Bentley, Druggists,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

THE celebrated Dismal Swamp canal,
which was originated by George Wash
ington and has very interesting his
tory, has lately been sold to a Baltimore
firm. The canal is twenty-three miles
long, and connects the waters of the
Elizabeth, in Virginia, by way of the
Dismal Swamp, with the Pasquotaulz,
in North Carolina, and it is destined to
form an important part in supplying
the city of Norfolk with drinsable wa
ter from the Dismal Swamp.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

c. F. Moore & Co, prominent druggists OF
Newberg, Ore, say: 'Since our customers
qualities of Chamberlain'S (Ough Remedy,
we sell but little OF any other kind.
Chamberlain's medicines all give good sat.
isfactiOn." For sale by j. H. Pickett and
Green & Bentley, Drugg' SITS.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
Pats Great Wonder.

We are surrounded by dangers all the
way from the is cradle to & the grave; The
getting out of our cradle, we live long
enough to reach our grave" Thousands
are out of health-mOroSe, morbid and
miserable, because they do not avail them
selves of the remedy within easy reach OF
them. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical DIS
cOvery would cure them.
For all chronic or lingering Coughs,
Weak Lungs, Splitting of Blood, Bronchitis,
Shortness of Breath. Asthma and kindred
ailments, it is most potent remedy. II
cleanseS the blood, invigorates the liver
improves digestion, and builds uO both
flesh and strength. Dose small aud pleas
ant to taste. Large bottles, one dollar
Of all druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

HoUsEKEEPERs often assert that they
are being driven mad by bad servants,
but the first authenticated instance of
the kind comes from Chicago, where a
woman was driven stark crazy by the
actions of girl who did poor work and
used all her mistress bottled goods to
entertain her suitors If all the house.
keepers took the drawbacks of their
help so seriously to heart as this poor
Chicago woman there would not be
enough insane asylums in the land to
enter tain the maniacs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
Beot and shos raetory burned.

FBEEPoRT, Ill, Jan. "a Fire broke ont
In the II. Meyer Boot and Shoe Manu-
featuring company building at IS o'clock
a. m. The entire structure was de-
stroyed The loss to goods, machinery
and building will amount 70 $50, ,O00,
upon which there was $40 insur-
apce. Sixty-fve hands are thrown out
Of employment. The company will re-
build at once.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

-Secretary Shaffer, of the State Ag-
ricultural society, democrat, and he is
the most capable and reliable statisti-
clan in the Hawkeye state, says Iowa
banks have deposits aggregating $135,-
100000, and that 75 per cent of the
amount belongs to farmers and labor
ing men.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
For Six Gents

we will send you Dr. Kaufmann's great
Medical Work; 100 pages, colored plates
from life. The most valuable adviser ever
published. TO any address on receipt of
three 2-cent stamps to pay postage. Ad-
dress A. 2. OrdWaY & Co, Boston, Mass.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

swollen so that be did not look Ikea child. Hiswere
the worst sorea / have ever seen of the kind. We.
began using the CUTIcURA REMEDIES, and In two,
weeks could see great improvement, and
nesy he is completely cured. His akin is smooth
and white, and he seems entirely well. We are so
thankful. Portrait ineIosed. Twould like TO tell
everyone who has suffering baby about CUTIcURA.
MRS. FIRED BARRETT,
Winfield, Ingham County, Mich.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

Blaine and Logan, Cleveland and
Hendricks-threeo of the national men
of 1884, have passed over to the gath
ering of the immortals. Life is like an
arrow shot into space-it speeds rapidly
but soon falls to the ground.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

Colo. Cholera and Diarrhosa Remedy
have sold and used in my family for
several years, Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and have found il
one of the most useful and satisfactory
remedies 1 ever handled.--C. H. Lewis,
Druggists, Salt Lake City, Utah. For sale
by j. II. Pickett and Green & Bentley
Druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

The Agricultural College troubles
have been settled by the reelection of
Professors Patrick and Bennett to the
chairs of chemistry which they had re-
Sipnhd
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
Not Prom . Fiuano,alEst.uano,rt

NUE . IMAMUAAE pUINE8
81 do not recommend Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy from a financial stand
point, for we have others in stock on
which we make larger profit" says Al.
Maggini, a prominent druggist of Brad
dock, Penn " but because many of our
customers have spoken of it in the highest
praise. We sell more of it than OF any
similar preparation we have in the store. "
For sale by J. II. Pickett and Green a
Bentley
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

ACCIDENTAL man named Hum
NELL, driving coal wagon, was struck
on the Narrow Gauge crossing, Friday
evening, and quite seriously injured.
He was carried for quite distance up
on the cOw-catcher with the ruins of his
wagon piled upon him.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
An Invaluable Remedy for Cold.

Sheriff Hardman, of TylerCo., w. Va.
was almost proStrated with a bad cold
when he began using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. In speaking of it he says: 'It
gave me almost instant relief find tito be
an Invaluable remedy for colds" For sale
by j. IL. Pickett and Green&Bentley
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

The national association of butter
and cheese makers will be held in Du-
buque Feb. 7-10, when it is expected
one of the greatest conventions in the
history of the association will lie held.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

BAD.-Don't leave damp or juicy
food in paper bags. Paper is COM
pound of rags, glue, lime and other
things mixed with acids and chemicals.
Don't poison eatables with such a COM
binatiOn.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

ANOTHER.-There is possibility of
new diocese being established in the
Episcopal church of Iowa. 1t has been
freely discussed oflate among the clergy
of the state that the territory covered
by Bishop Perry, of Davenport, is too
large and that there should be another
see established. The matter was dis
cussed by the last diocesan meeting, and
it will come up for definite action next
May. Iowa has only one bishop, while
states of smaller size have from two to
five.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

AAG ussa W Dr NOulAh
In linen cloths ever so
many times q day, and
then he would stick
fast to his clothes. ]
could not dress him
alone for months. His
little legs, hands, and
arms were just one solid
deep running sore he
was sore all over, but
the deepest ones were
on his arms, legs, and
face. His face and ears
had great deep cracks
-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

AT WHAT CHEER.-The dates Of the
next fair are fixed for September 26, 81,
26 and 90, 1893, and they will have a
good one too,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
Ugly and Hateful.

but couldn't help it. Everything went
wrong with me, and thought l hadn't a
friend in the world; dyspepsia caused this,
and for months l couldn't eat anything,
and Just suffered in misery till used Sui
phur Bittars. Three bottles cured me-
o. Lewis, % BOwdoin Street, Boston, Mass.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

Two OF THEM-Not long ago Tom
Neagle put in his show window re,
volving shoe rack. He liked this one
SO much that he concluded he must
have another one. Now there is a pair
of them in his window and they make
an attractive show.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02

If your children are subjected to Group
always keep bottle of Chamberlain
Cough Remedy at hand. 1t gives prompt
and certain cure. If given as soon az the
croupy cough appesrs it will prevent The
attack. For sale by J. Ii. Pickett and
Green & Bentley, Druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
WEEKLY HERALD.
OSRALOOS

Gen. Weaver has his eagle eye on
the Wilson senatorship. Like James it
is in the back of his head, however.
His future is all behind him.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1893-02-02
BABY RUNNING SORE
Worst Sight Ever Seen. Legs, Hands,
Arms, Body One Solid, Deep,
Running Sore.
Began Using Cuticura. In Two Weeks
Great Improvement Followed
by Complete Cure.

MY child began to be sore when two months old,
Eczema on his face and head. Il rapidly
spread over all his body. Every one who saw
him said he was the worst sight they ever saw.