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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-08-09
She Pleased Them.

The following complimentary notice
of an Oskaloosa young lady is taken
from the Fairfield Daily Journal Of
Saturday:
IA large audience, which nearly
filled the Methodist church, was
present last night at the reading given
by Miss Harris, who has been teach
ing in the normal the past week. She
is an exceptionally good reader, being
able to render in very creditable
manner both pathetic aud humorous
selections. Such a person is rarely
found, most readers either being UNI
able to appreciate a humorous piece
and so causing the audience to laugh
at the reader rather than at the humor
in the reading or else the finer quail
ties of pathetic piece do. not ap-
peal to the reader and as natural
consequence the audience grows rest
less and fails to give the speaker
their attention.
Miss Harris combines these two
qualities in herself being able to hold
the closest attention of the audience
and being able to move them to
laughter or tears as she desired.
The last number of the program,
Aunt Mahitable Sees Milwaukee, ;
was probably the best number on the
program. 1t was Miss Harris own
composition and it was the first time
she had ever spoken it. Her repre-
sentation of the old woman, who
thought she knew everything and
really knew almost nothing, was al
most perfect"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-08-09

"Heart action now normal, stronger
than I've been for years. Discarded
doctors and patent medicines. Mulps
Pioneer Cure for female trouble, works
miracies."-MrS VIM. Stiles, Glenwood,
Col. For sale by all druggists.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-08-09
A Fine Watch

Iowa Central people will be inter
ested in the following item from the
Marshalltown Times-Republic an
'The employees of the mechanical de-
partment of the Iowa Central railway
presented their former chief, Mastei
Mechanic Kelley, with fine gold
watch, chain and charm Friday even
ing. They met in a body at the court
house and marched to Mr.. Reiley's.
home, at the corner of State and First
streets, where James Cour, foreman
of the boiler shops, presented the
gift. The watch is the finest time
piece that was ever brought to this
city, being of the latest and most per-
feet make, enclosed in a solid gold
case, with large diomond setting.
The watch and chain cost 5000 and
the charm $50 more. The boys were
determined to do the thing right while
they were about it, as that was the
way Master Mechanic Kelley had al
ways taught them to do"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-08-09

The laws of health require that the
bowels move once each day and one of
til. penalties for violating this law is
piles. Keep your bowels regular by TAX
ing a dose of Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets when necessary and
You will never have that severe punish
ment inflicted upon you. Price, rs cents
For sale by Green & Bentley Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1900-08-09
.EYESIGHT
or HEARING
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Every One Afflicted with Failing
EyesiGhf, CRfaracfs, BLiBd1ess
Deafness or Head Noises C@B
Be Permanently Cured "a
An 40 Page Book, aThe New SysfeR Of
Treating Diseases Of fhe Eye a1d Ear.
Sent Free 20 all who Send Name
and address.

DR., W o. Coffee, the noted eye and ear spe-
cialist of Des Moines. Ia. has perfeeted mild
treatment by which any one suffering iron
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12

looked in splendid condition, and his ac-
tions told the truth of his appearance as
he made the wondrous battle against
that mass of health and strength.
There was a brief wrangle over the
bandages worn on Corbett's hands, but he
was finally allowed to wear them The
gloves were quickly slipped on, and In a.
moment the gong changed for the begin
ming of the bout.
AS the men sprang forward the spec
tators were stilled to silence that was
only broken by the rafting and clatter-
ing OF the telegraph Instruments. In the
preliminary sparring Corbett showed to
wonderful advantage. He was Quick on
his feet, and darted in and out with con-
fusing speed. He whipped his left into
Jeftr1es' face and was either inside or
away from punishment Jeffres kept
going In, however, and the pace of the
champion was fast and there was a veil
of satisfaction from the spectators when
the gong ended the round Jeffries kept
up his rushing, but Corbett slipped aWav
from him. Jeffiies would try his left in
swing, but Corbett was almost inva-
riably away. 1t made a superb exhibit
ton, and there We're cries of approval
that at times broadened into cheers. Cor
bett was outboxing his man. and out
pointing him with blows to the BODY and
face. There We're cheers for both for
while Corbett was outpointing Jeffries.
the latter had the strength. Jeffries
fought In his crouching attitude which
proved so hard to solve for Fitzsim-
mons.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
DEMAND is MADE.
Street Railway Strike at Kansas
City Seems Inevitable.

City Seems Inevitable.
KANSAS CITY, May 11.-At noon to-
day committee of employees, represent
ing Division No. 133 of the Amalgamated
Association of Street Railway Employees
of America. waited upon President
Holmes and submitted the following de-
mands:
That the railway company agree to
recognize and treat with the employees
association in regard to any and all
grievances that may arise; that in cases
where a satisfactory decision cannot be
made the company agree to submit to
arbitration; that all men who have been
In the employ of the company one year
or over shall be paid at the rate of 20
cents an hour, all men who have been in
the employ less than one year to receive
19c an hour; that a uniform work day of
ten hours be tnaugurated, and that all
men discharged by the company since
May and against whom no charges of
improper conduct have been proven, be
reinstated. ~
The reference to reinstatement involves
sixty employees. who have been dis
charged within the past few days be-
cause apparently of their having joined
the union, which has been but recently
organized in Kansas City.
The conference consumed but a few
AAAAAdNCo lIulS, MT. HOLMES T0luSiIIS dDSO-
lutely TO grant the demands or consider
further propositions The committee
withdrew and called a meeting of the
strike leaders to decide what action
snail be taken. 1t seems certain that
strike will be ordered to take effect i'm
mediately and that stubborn fight will
ensue.
The Metropolitan company operates all
the lines in both Kansas Cities. save
small one run by the Helm Brewing
company and employs about l,60o men.
Union men claim that about 500 of the
Metropolitan employees belong to their
union and that they have many sympa-
thizels among the others The COM
pany claims that bat $50 of their en-
ployes are members of the union
Harry Bryan, national organizer, who
is said to have engineered the recent
Cleyelend strike, and who organized the
local union, said today:
we wanted 70 avoid strike If pos
sible, but the boys are in good shape
to carry on strike The demands we,
make are all practicable. We ask 10
cents an hour for men who have worked
less than year, and 20 cents afterward.
With ten hours work that does not
make big wages
The demand that the men work ten
hours and that they do it all in twelve
hours is to do away with the company
keeping the men around their headquar-
ters so many hours idle,
President Holmes said today: i have
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
EFFR|ES IS STILL CHAMPION.
Knocked Out Jim Corbett in the Twenty Third
Round of Rafting Battle
Corbett Displayed Wonderful Improvement and
Clearly Outpointed the Big Boiler
maker Boxer

SEASIDE CLUB, Coney Island, May
lin the fastest, prettiest, closest
heavyweight battle ever fought in New
York. James J. Jeffries has retained his
title to the championship. In the arena
of the Seaside Sporting club tonight he
decisively defeated James ]. Corbett, once
champion of the world himself, after
twenty-five rounds of scientific fighting. 1t
was a clean Knockout, that came so
quickly that it dazed the thousands Of
keen, alert, intent spectators and left
them IN doubt as to just how the winning
blow was delivered. 1t was avowed that
It was left hand jolt to the jaw, but
Jeffries himself and Referee Charles
White, who stood at his side, say 1t was
a right hand swing
There is credit for the victor and credit
for the vanQuished in this cleverest of
ring battles. Jeffries must be awarded
the laurels Of victory, yet his opponent
is entitled to all honor for his most won
derfu! fight.
That feature of the contest stands out
IN relief as the most striking one of the
battle. Corbett emerged from a years
training for the ring, rejuvenated and
~ Ssl4' he WAS dS last ana cleVer as IN
the days gone by, when men marvelled
at his skill. His defense was perfect
He outdid his man at short and long
range, and if he had had the strength
would have gained an easy victory. A
hundred times he ,dueked under left
swings that would have ended him just
as did the punch that knocked him out
AT times he made the massive Jim look
like a beginner in the art of self-de-
fense in his hands. His strategy was
great In getting away. When Jeffries
stood over the quivering form of his op-
ponent. his body showed marks of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12

been assured OF ample police protection
We have large number of men in our
employ who have been with my brother
and myself for fifteen or twenty years,
not one of whom has made any COM
plant, and many have given me their
personal assurance of their satisfaction
with the treatment they have received and
pledged themselves to stand by the com
pany at this time. So many men are
with US that 1t will not be possible for
the strikers to succeed in tying up our
lines. During the last few days a hun
dred former employees have offered their
services. Whenever men who have
joined the union are let out these old
men step in and fill their places"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
HE KILLED A WOMAN.
Deliberate Crime of Elmer Benja-
min, Aged Twenty.

SPARTA, Wis, May 11.-About O'Clock
this morning Elmer Benjamin, aged TWEEN
ty, shot and killed Mrs. Emma Priest
aged thirty-eight. widow Young Ben
tamin accused Mrs. Priest of alternating
the affections of his father from his fam
lily, consisting of a wife, two daugh ters
and himself. The tragedy took place near
the Benjamin home. The meeting was
probably accidental, Mrs. Priest being on
her way home. Young Benjamin was also
on his way home from a nearby res au-
rant. He fired two shots. The first shot
went wide of the mark, but the second
took effect, and she fell dead on tee
sidewalk Young Benjamin then returned
to the restaurant, and, telling the pro-
prietor what he had done, gave himself up
to the city authorities. Mrs. Priest leaves
q fifteen-year-old daughter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
BULLETIN OF
IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY
Weather Forecast for st. Paul.
Cooler.

Weather Forecast for st. Paul.
Cooler.
1-Jeffries Defeats Corbett.
Getting Serious at ST. Louis.
British Rushing to Mafeking,
%NOminatiOn of TOvvne.
Thief Chased a Mile.
Douglas on Renewal Fees.
McCardy Recount Claim.
3-MinneapOIis Matters,
Second District Enumerators.
Warships Out of Date.
4EditOriaI.
5-SpOrting News.
6-PiOneers Hold Dedication.
Field Sports at Fair Grounds.
Decision Against a Bank.
7-St. Paul Social.
Hints on Fashion.
S-News of Railroads.
Popular Wants.
0-Markets of the World.
Chicago July Wheat, 60 3-4c.
Bar Silver, 8Oc.
Stocks Lower.
Law Declared Valid.
Chances for Educators.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
STEEL AND WIRE AFFAIRS.
Indications Are That They Are in
Satisfactory Shane.


NEW YORK, May l1.-Phe newly or
ganized board of directors of the Ameri-
can Steel and Wire company met today
in the local office of the company. The
presence there Of Elbert Garry, president
Of the Federal Steel company, also arous-
ed some curiosity, but all Mr. Garry
would say after the meeting was:
we are pleased with the management
of the American Steel and Wire COM
pany, and our business relations with
them are certainly satisfactory"
Fred Clifford, who succeeded John w.
Gates as chairman of the American Steel
and Iron company in the directory, was
at his post today. He declined to talk
for publication.
Ex-President John Lambert, who re-
tired to take a rest, will probably leave
for his home in Illinois tomorrow.
He will return to this city shortly with
his family and go to Europe.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12

began to feel dubious Jeffries was
grim and resolute, and kept at his man
steadily. He knew that at every stage of
the game he had been outpointed, and
his only chance was to rush in and end it.
Corbett kept his wit and strength and
avoided him. To the man who loves
strength and the play of a giant athlete,
1t made a splendid picture. Here was
youth and strength pitted against the
master of the sport. There were cries
that youth would win, but the parti-
sans of the man who possessed it had
their grave doubts. The pace was one
that would have told against any man
not perfectly prepared.
By the seventeenth round Jeffries, mad
dened by the danger of marring his rep
utation, began a series of desperate
rushes in which he mixed 1t fercely
with Corbett. He seemed angered at
the jabbing at his face, and wanted to
fight with swings from left and from
right. Corbett, although his blows lack
ed force, was still speedy on his feet.
He contented himself with avoiding pun
ishment
1t became simply question of how
long that sort of desperate game could be
continued. At the twentieth round it
looked as If Corbett would stay the limit,
and popular Judgment awarded him VIC
tory. He had up to that time not re-
ce1Ved any serious punishment. HIS lace
was not marked, and the scratches on
his shoulders and arms were more the
results of clinches than of blows. His
defense was still perfect, and he was
smiling and confident. He either side
stepped from Jeffries' terrible rItshes or
rushed into clinches. Jeffries was ham,
mering away, however, and was strong
and game.
END WAS SUDDEN.
The end came with the suddenness of
a shock The men had two iierce rallies,
followed each time by long-range spar
ring, and were in good shape. They were
fighting hard when Corbett dropped. 1t
needed no count to tell that Corbatts
hopes for the championship were again
dashed. The excited spectators jumped
to their feet and gave vent 70 cat-calls.
The confusion was but momentarlly,
however, and in a silence that was most
remarkable the fallen fighter was car
ried to his corner.
Some one called for cheers for JeHrles,
but almost the entire crowd refused TO
give them. A few cheered for Corbett,
and thousands uttered kindly response.
1t was in the corner Of the defeated
man, too, that the crowd gathered, and
there were more proffers of aid and SYM
pathy for him than there were congrau-
lattons for the victor. 1t was but nat
uraI. for he had made a good fight. 1t
was the best fight the crowd had ever
seen, and their hopes had been with MIN
from the time the fight began.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12

punishment he had received When
Corbett went down to defeat it was
regretted by the vast majority of the
men in the arena.
WON WITH STRENGTH.
Jeffries won with his strength, both
that strength that lies in the power of
massive muscle and that strength which
is the essence of vitality. He made the
pace for most of the distance, and at the
end was still strong and effective.
At first glance the battle may seem to
detract a little from his reputation, but
ii showed that a fast man could reach
him and get away without a return If
that fighter of the future happens to be
strong and rugged, in addition to fast, he
will take the honors of the man who
tonight left the ring eXultant in vic
tory.
1t is improbable that there was ever
a more orderly affair under the Horton
law There was order in the assembling
and handling of the great crowd and
order during the fight The small force
of police had no trouble throughout the
evening.
The crowd gathered slowly. Coney Isl
and was gloomy and cheerless under an
oNerhung sky. The vanduished at Tap
pan ioLSepSnead Bay, and
Jeffries at Vanderyeer's kent
within doors. At 6 o'clock
scarcely 1900 persons had gathered at thu
arena. They We're all curious. and mostly
ticketless. They We're of the general adj
mission order, who wait around to Sc
the notables. 1t was late before tie
was life or color in the crowd. The boxes
and stalls were first to fill, and then an
aisle of humanity filed from the aside
to the arena The opening of the doors
cleared the crowd bit but there wee
still many vacant places
BETTING LIGHT
There was little betting on the outcome
Of the battle There had been so muca
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
HALF A MILLION LOSS.
FALL IN TEMPERATURES PLAYS
HAVOC WITH FRUIT.

CATSKILL, N. Y, May 1.-THE tenn
perature last night fell to &c degrees above
zero. In consequence the fruit and berry
crop In this vicinity which a week ago
never appeared more promising, has ben
destroyed. the loss In this immediate
section is estimated at 500, 600.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
STRENGTH TELLING.

JefTries then began to use his strength
and in the clinches threw a little of his
strength on to his opponent Corbett
showed astonishing activity against him
and it was long before the strength of
the champion began to tell.
When Corbett reached the tenth round
money limit there was a strong change
of sentiment towards him, and those
who had their money on Jeffrles to win
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12

delay and interferences In the negotia-
tions at the outset Tor the fight, and SO
much mystery surrounded the men, that
the betting was killed. In the small sums
placed Jeffries was clear fayorite at
odds of to l. These odds veered at diff
ferent times and different places during
the evening, but 8 to was probably the
highest and to 8 the lowest offered. A
favorite bet was that Corbett would last
ten rounds, and the men who had & true
line on the former champions condition
reaped well for their knowledge. There
was decidedly more Jeffries than Corbatt
money offered, but there was never at
any time any activity in the betting.
The contestants were slow to go to the
ring, and fight promised for 9:45 was
nearly an hour late Jeffries came to the
arena first, and there was cheer as, boy
like, he went bounding down the north
aisle to his dressing room. The crowd
was not very demonstrative, however.
Corbett got in almost unobserved.
Despite the long delay that interYened
between the arrival Of the men and their
entrance into the ring, the crowd was
scarcely restless. 1t was made up of rep
resentative men Of the professional,
sporting and theatrical world, and SEEM
ed to be dignified and critical. It was
when the battle itself came that pulses
quickened and cheers came to tell of
hopes for favorite or of money wager
ed. The crowd was at no time very
demonstrative.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
IN THE RING

The men came in and exchanged hand
shakes. Their seconds also shook hands.
Jeffries lolled lazily. He exchanged smiles
with friends in the crowd, but for the
most part seemed serious. He looked
burly in his blue sweater. Corbett was
clean cut. He said he weighed more than
on the day memorable in pugilism when
he defeated Sullivan, but he did not look
it. Maybe that came from comparison
with the big man who faced him, for
contrast produces the sharpest effect. He
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
PROBABLY FATAL SHOOTING.
Tragedy Enacted on the Streets of
Pine Bluff.

Pine HIUff.
PINE BLUFF, Ark, May III. S. Estes
today shot and fatally wounded DR.. ]. Q.
Coke, on East Barreque street. Samuel
Files, a bystander, received a wound in
the leg from Estes revolver. Estes fired
six shots, three of them taking effect in
Coke's body. Estes was arrested and re-
fused bail.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
BATTLE BY ROUNDS.
Round One

Round One
Jeffries forces Jim, with Corbett
forced H5raHiis Gorbett to the ropes, and landed
right to the body. Corbett sent hard
left to face, and Jeffries landed right
lightly, but Corbett is too sshifty and
sent left to face. He kept up his sprint
Ing and sent left to Jeffries' head,
Jeffries tries left and right leads, but
Corbett blocked cleverly, and hooked
another left to face. Corbett backed
his clever ruses. Corbett hooks left to
face Jeffries then sent left to body,
and Corbett countered with left on
head. This was Corbett's round on
points.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
Round Six

Corbett sprang to the center of the
ring, but Jeffries was ready for him.
Don't let him get so close" said Con-
sidine; "stop him, watch him, he can't
hit you in a week" A second later
Jeffries led a straight right to the Jaw
Corbett made an Intellectual try for
the head. The round ended with hon
ors in Jeffries' favor. Corbett was
compelled to shift continually to avoid
legs for safety 10 the end of the round
without having scored single effect
i've blow
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
CoRBETT LOOKED WORRIED
Round Four

They rushed to a clinch, after which
Jeffries hooked left to head. Corbett
tried right to body, but fell short,
but Jeffries put his right over to the
head. They spared for a spell, with
Corbett breaking ground, and then
Jeffries rushed Corbett to ropes, send
ing his left to body. A moment later
he repeated this blow, and Corbett look
ed worried. At close quarters Jeffries
put his right to the head, and as they
broke he came back quickly with right
to body Then a right and left from
Jeffries to head Jared Corbett. Jeffries
followed up with another terrific left
on the neck. and Corbett was very
tired when the bell rang.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12

Corbett resumed the contest with ev-
ident relish. but he was very anxious
quarters with light left to body, and
Corbett failed to reply Corbett feint-
ed with his right. but Jeffries called
the bluff and hooked his left to the
body. Corbett spared cleverly, send
ing left to body. and after little shift
ty work hooked left twice to head.
Jeffries attempted left hook for the
jaw, but Corbett ducked and sent in
left to the Jaw Jeffries then crowd
ed in and rushed Jim to the ropes,
putting left hard to the body. Jeffries
resumed the fighting, and put left to
before the bell sounded.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
Round Two

Corbett was first on his feet and sent
right to Jeffries' face, receiving left
on face from Jeffries. but Corbets 3I9tdt
away. Corbett kept sprinting, and sent
another left to face, but Jeffries got
back with hard right on body. Cor
belts foot work was puzzle to the
champion, but Jeffrfes kept crowding
in, and landed left to the body, which
made Corbett more cautious. Corbett's
footwork was wonderful. Jeffres led
left to head, but Corbett crossed with
a right which sent Jeffries' head back.
Corbett made good work of his legs,
and danced away from his opponent
until the end of the round.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-05-12
Round Three

Corbett hooked light left to JeSrries
head. Jeffries is cool and deliberate in
his movements. He guarded his face
cautiously, and forced Corbett to make
ed with his left, but did not land, and
Jeffries sent right and left to body
Corbett tried twice with left for body,
but missed, and then they exchanged
light lefts on head. Corbett feinted
again, but Jeffries blocked, and sent
hard left to body driving Corbett to
the ropes. Corbett endeavored to feint
Jeffries out of position, but got a right
on body for his pains. With a quick
movement Corbett sprang into his own
corner, where Jeffries caught him, send
ing a stiff left to the ribs just as the
gong rang.