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The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15
PUBLIC SALES.
Announcements of New Ones and
Prices at Others.

Inc tolloWlng eXcellent prices are
reported by the auctioneers j. H.
Willis and Joe Chandler for public
sales held in the county:
J. Q. MCCONNELL & SON
Brood sows from Sill so to $500.
Cows from S27 so to S42.50.
Horses from SGT 90 to $1,000.
Yearling calves S23.75.
Yearling heifers $500.
Corn 30% cents.
There was very large crowd in
attendance and almost the entire
amount of the sale was paid in cash.
Fhe amount of the sale was 81 ,221 90.
BEN HARDING's
sale near Glendale Mills, the follow
ing prices were secured:
Spring calves brought $500.
2-year olds $500.
Cows from $4,000 to $1,000.
The amount of the sale was S6l9. 90,
and there was very small part of
that was not paid in cold cash.
WALTER MOORE
had sale on the Sth and in spite of
the cold and decidedly disagreeable
weather there was a very large at
tendance. The cash was again in
evidence and few notes were given in
the sale that amounted to over 81 900.
The following prices were paid:
Brood sows from $500 to $500.
Cows from $4,000 to $3.50.
Yearling calves $4,000.
Horses Sill 90 to S137.O0.
c. A. PoRTER's
sale on the belong farm southwest of
Beacon, on Monday, was success.
The net proceeds were SS02.15.
Span of mules sold for $4,000.
Sows from S14.00 to $500.
Cows from S26 90 to SAL so.
Shoats $3.50.
JOEL BRINEY
will offer at public auction, at his
farm five miles southeast of Lacey,
on Wednesday, Feb. 81, 1900, sale o
commence at 10000: Five horses; 1
six, coming three land 1 coming two
years oil, colt and plug. Thirty
seven cattle; IS cows, 2 of them Civ
ing milk, l Aberdeen Angus bull
thoroughbred, IS spring calves.
About so hogs, large and small-l2
sows bred to Poland China boar, 5
5ows with pigs at side. binder,
mower, l rake, l corn planter, 2
wagons, l bob sled, % walking stirring
plows, ii and 16 inch, 2 cultivators, 2
harrows, Budlong disc harrow,
pillow, attachment and seeder COM
bined, farm harness, spring wagon,
road cart and tanning mill, timothy
hay in NOV, feed cooker, corn she'll
or, grind stone, blacksmith kit canned
fruit chickens, household and kitchen
furniture, etc. Easy terms. Willis
& Chandler, auctioneers.
DICK TUINsTRA
will offer at public auction, at his
farm four miles west of Oskaloosa on
Thursday, Feb, %, 1900, at 1880 o.
clock: colts coming two and three
years old, and sucking colt. 1 fresh
COW and several soon to be fresh;
also yearling steers, 9scalves, 5
heifer calves. Easy terms. Willis &
Chandler, auctioneers.
II. 8. ALMOND
will offer at public auction, two miles
northwest of Mauch Chunk, on the
w. s. Myers farm, on Tuesday, Feb
20, 1900, at 10 o'clock, three mares,
one thre-year-old filly, two two-year-
old colts, one yearling colt, five milk
cows, six heifers, six calves, seven
brood sows, four shoats, corn in
barn, hay in NOV, straw in stack,
riding cultivator, stirringsplow, hay
rack, bob sled, stove wood, heating
stove, washing machine, eight dozen
hapo Eaou farr,ao Willis q Char
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15
Likely to be Waterman.

Des Moines, Feb. 13.-Eugene s.
Ellsworth, of Iowa Falls, has declined
the position on the stute board OF
control which Governor Shaw ten
dered him Saturday. 1t is predicted
that III. L. Waterman, of Ottumwa,
win be further urged by the governor
to accept the appointment.
Go to No. ia North Market street
for good Handmade Oak Taned Har-
ness. Capt. John N. Martin, fore
man. l.. L. Hull's new store, whole
sale and retail laideod6- 2swS
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15

Every woman covets a shapely, pretty figure, and
many OF them depore the loss of their grlish forms
be avo died. however, by the use of MOTHERS
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15
Shapely
Married w omen

body It. and EY@MH
of form MOTHERS FRIEND also oviates @W@
mother safely through this critical period without pain
blessing thousands gratefully tell OF
has done them Sold by all druggists az 81 per bottle
telling all remedy will be
free address by THE BKADFIELD REGULATOR COMPANY
Georgia.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15

Il K I Z N ID be-
fore ba by
comes, as this
scientific lini-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15
Box of Colored Crayons.
Child's Drawing Book,

trace the pictures beneath, thus affording
enjoyment, as we'll as instruction to the
hand and eye. These drawing books and
the box OF crayons go very well together.
There are six different kinds, and each
drawing book requires 6 lion heads and
2-cent stamp.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15

Mailed free for II lion heads cut from
Lion Coffee wrappers and a 2-cent stamp.
An unusually fine picture. from the brush
of the noted German artist, Gabriel Max.
1t is founded on ,ChamisSos poem, "The
Lions Bride" The story is interesting,
and we send with each picture hand
some folder, containing copy of the poem
and telling all about it. Size, 15x26 inches.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15

will offer at public auction, at his
farm four miles west of Oskaloosa on
Thursday, Feb. p, 1900, at 1880 o.
clock: colts coming two and three
years old, and l sucking colt. l fresh
COW and several soon to be fresh;
also yearling steers, 9scalves, 5
heifer calves. Easy terms. Willis &
Chandler, auctioneers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-02-15
Belt-Buckle.

welcomed for "dressed-up" occasions by
the ladies who like to wear different
colored sashes. The gold-finish goes well
with any of them. Given for 20 lion
heads and 2-cent stamp.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
ATTACK on LADYSMITH.
Continued from first page.

-e,ease OF the steamer Mashona, having guam
fly Of American -four board. says the case
=rouses less interest than that OF the Bundles
rsth which IL is claimed has been known for
g wear as a carrier Of materials to the
TransvaaL
Colonel Sir Charles Howard Vincent sailed
for South Africa to-day. although the doctors
have not permitted him TO accompany the Loo
don Volunteers. Colonel Vincent is determined
70 give his unofficial services at the seat OF
war
The British Admiralty has chartered for use
as a transport the Atlantic Transport Line
steamer Manhattan. Captain Pesrce. which
rived at London January 1, from NewYork
There was q striking scene in the courtroom
Of the headquarters Of the Honourab bic Artillery
Company to-day. when Lord Mayor Newton. the
sherifs and Aldermen attended in state to
swear in the company, which is going to the
front. accompanying a four gun battery. The
ceremony witnessed by many distinguished
people. Lord Denbigh, the lieutenant colonel
commanding the Honourabl Artillery Company
thanked the Lord Mayor. who made speech
euIogiziRg the historic services OF the Honour
able Artillery Company
The German cruiser Condor arrived at Durham
Thursday. and started Friday for Lourenco
Marques
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07

stormy scenes viii mark the debates. while many
people declare that unless Lord Lansdowne re-
signs or exculpates himself the Conservative
party viii be seriously menaced So far the
criticism emanates chiefly from the patriotic
Britisher whose pride is hurt at the reverses
and from those whose heartstrings have been
touched by death. But when the solid British
taxpayer begins to be drained 10 support the
war then, truly. the criticism OF the military
officials Will begin 10 reach its true volume
THE Times" which with the rest OF the Brit
ish press has been under the impression that
America unanimously supporting Great
Britain, to-day prints q letter from Toronto
saying the anti-English press in the United
States is enjoying itself over the reverses the
empire is at present enduring and adding:
It screams its delight and II speaks sneeringly
and tauntingly OF Great Britain's decadence and
the uselessness OF her colonial sons
The action OF the English insurance compa-
MES in charging extra per cent war risk
has created no little unfavorable comment and
uncomplimentary comparison OF their action
with that OF the American concerns. To-Day
says:
In answer to the protests the companies say
sentiment cannot enter into business transac-
tons. The best answer 10 the English compa-
MES is that the American offices are making no
such demand and IL the Americans see their
way TO dispense with extra premium II might
be thought that the enormously wealthy English
offices could safely do the same Their refusal
is as shortstghted from business point OF view
as II Is unpatriotic Unfortunately. II Is in
keeping with the general trend OF English In
surance management.
Much interest is exhibited in the new Duke or
Westminster who has decided TO remain at the
Cape during the 1t appears that he has
keen taste for racing horses, and his father
splendid stable is not likely to be broken up
Bend Or" the young Duke is nicknamed
after the famous horse though not yet twenty
one is said to have selected wife. which dis
appoints society. for he Is the most eligible per
son in the matrimonial market.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07

ference, nearly every point surrounded by
fringe reef OF coral in active and progressive
srate' ana which affords protection TO canoes and
RATS made OF bamboo TO travel from point TO
another IN smooth lanes Of water. enabling the
natives 20 pursue their fishing on which they
chiefly exist. without being subjected heavy
seas
The men fish. while the women DO all the labo-
rfous work. such carrying water. pounding rice.
etc We round them very friendly all round the
island constantly coming on board and accom-
panying Us when shore. and very useful "a
guides tfor a trihe) IN cutting down trees and
around the island IN both mO1soons. that in the
northeast is safe and good the southwest side in
from eight to ten fathous: another good anchorage
on the southwest side OF kesnapousssn IN ten
fathoms. a third about mile south OF the
little islst the entrance 70 the crater. on
the southeast side IN twelve ath0ms but al
coral bottoms The water the east side
Of the island i the deepest. having 20 eathons
mile on the land. and strong tide rips around
her ofteC frghten the mariner; but they are ABOUT
the deepest water.
The southeast side OF the island by far the most
picturesque and Interesting. but not the best
anchorage the land here slopes TO the south Is
richly wooded. and many parts cleared. having
plantations OF bananas and sweet potatoes, but no
dwellings visible from the ship did any
southwest end on our first arrival I do not know
any island I have over the world more favor
ably situated for trade. suitably adapted
for cultivation Rice. sugar. cocoa. coffee. ua ze
potatoes and vegetables would all grow II CUlti-
waited Cotton and tobacco were already growing
there The soil Is excellent rich OF trap formation
with sufficient sand to make il loose and friabls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
"BAD As LIQUOR HABIT"
Druggist say. of Coffee Drinking

Drinking coffee az restaurants more or less
for several years, I was finally forced TO the
conclusion that II was the cause Of my dyspep-
STA. with the hungry feeling I was continually
annoyed with. II caused not only distress.
but serious Inconvenience ] am satisfied that
the coffee drinking habit is as truly Peruieious
habit as the drinking Of liquor 1t made me ex-
ceedingly nervous and interfered with my bust
ness, where steady hand is a necessity
My experience with Postum Food Coffee
teaches that IL is truly blessing and 10 be
highly recommended My own great improve
raent mas given me interest in the preparation.
MI Frank Terrey. cyclist, al Glib Vincennes
ave left of coffee and drank only Postum dur
Ing his training for the races and was greatly
benefited by the change c. r. Paterson, an
ether cyclist used Postum in place OF coffee.
ard says IN gives strength and vigor where
coffee causes feeling II heaviness." Edgar g.
c stes. SO Van Buren, ST. Chicago Ill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
FILIPINOs SHOOT PRISONERS.

SAVAGE WARFARE PRACTIsED BY THE
INSURGENTS.
Manila, Jan. q. 80 a m.-Advtces from Maya
lang, Province OF Pampanga. report that Cap
tain Conhaussr. with three companies OF the
18th Regiment. captured the insurgent strong
hold Commanche on Mount Arayat yesterday.
Three Americans were wounded. but the
enemy's loss Is not known. Three members OF
the 9th and two Of the 18th Regiment, whom
the insurgents held prisoners. were shot and
horribly mutilated. Three CT them are dead
and the other two are recovering
Captain Conhauser set fire TO the barracks
and the town.
The United States collier BrItus has arrived
here from Guam. I,adrone Islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
Y4CHTSKEY's ANIMAL DINNER
THE SAVANNAH CoRINTH1AN CLUB HOLDS
ITS FUNCTION AT sHERRY's

THE SAVANNAH CoRINTH1AN CLUB HOLDS
ITS FUNCTION AT sHERRY's.
A pleasant AFFAIR last evening was the annual
dinner Of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club
at Sherry's About hundred members were
present Commodore Henry c. Rouse presided, and
a. The guest BILE were Captain John P Bartlett.
I g n, Commodore J. F1erpont Morgan. James
II Howl Commodore c. A. Postley ex-Commodore
+ G Benedict and Thomas c. Woo, who was
lieutenant III the Navy and served the Glouces-
ter at Santiago. The feature OF the evening
the ureseutation 10 the club Of 4 silver model OF
The gloucester the gift Of W. Gould Brokaw own
er of the schooner Amcrfts- Captain Bartlett made
The presentation disclo sing the model OF the
Yacht stripped for action ard floating a silver
sea lanes H Hoyt made the speech of accept
spcs The story 81 the Gioueesters part the
e1ht was told and the members and their guests
listened to a musical programme given by Herbert
Ut,berspoon Or. Gerrii Smith and the Neapolitan
Mandolin Quintet The committee in charge OF the
dinner consisted Of Feet Captain Herbert L Sat
tsrtea Frank :. Hastings and Walter T Owen.
Aronx those present were John Hysiop A. P.
mortant C ". Wetmora G>orge r. Sheldon.
WAFER = Kerr Ashton Lemoine Colgate Hoyt,
7 Tangdon Ward, ". g BrokHw Lewis Cass Led
90 ri Eolbrook II. Curtis Walter Luttgenf j. ".
Miller Henry ". Hayden Percy Chubb. Alfred
EIy a nd Lieutenant Commander Leonard Chenery.
Z 3. n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
SENT FROM STEAMER TO HOSPITAL.

Timothy Cooney. steerage passenger OF the
Cunard Line steamship which arrived here yesteF-
day. found to be so III by the officers Of the
Barge ONCE that ne Immediately sent 90 the
Hudson Street Hospital He known the
passage across as santa Claus Although only
sixty years old. Cooney mad the look OF a cente-
marian. AS far : could be learned. he Is native
% Scotland, where ne had been visiting relatives
In the Civil War he enlisted as a member OF the
SIN Illinois Volunteers. He says ne has travelled
ali over the world. Al the hospital z was found
that he penuiless He viii probably be trAns-
fsrred before long 10 the Soldiers Home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
QUARANTINE IN PHILIPPINE PORTS
AN ORDER ISSUED BY PRESIDENT MKIN-
LEY

Washington Jan. s-The President has issued an
executive order relative 10 quarantine regulations
FOR the ports in the Philippine Islands II rectes
that TO prevent the Introduction OF epidemic dis
eases the act OF 1898 and the rule framed there
under shall fun force in the Islands with ad-
dtiouaI regulations These require that vessels en-
tering and clearing from any Philippine port snall
be examined by officers OF the Marine Hospital Ser
vice Details or officers for that purpose have al
eady been made for ports OF Manila and Iloio.
VIII be made for the remaining ports a. rapid
~ as possible These officers shall have authority
over incoming vessels Including Army transports
and nou-COnb blatant vessels Of the Navy. and no
entries shall De permitted without quarantine GER
tifcates Vessels clearing for United states ports
shall IA ka out bills OF health after complying with
all quarantine regulations and such bills may oe
signed by a collector OF customs in the absence OF
a medical officer. The medical officer al Manila
snail Be- the chief quarantine officer, and make al
APPOINTMENTS subject 10 the approval OF the Secre-
tarv OF the Treasury The Marine Hospital Service
rules shall apply far possible and the e1-
uenses OF the quarantine service snail Dc charged
against the island revenues not % exceed 100000
The epidemic fund is 10 be reimbursed from tae
island receipts for the cost u disinfectiag appH
ances and material already ordered 70 De Tor
Warded the islands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07

Cattle OF all sorts horses. cows. sheep. pigs and
poultry. would falten and thrive there Enterpris
Ing men with some Chinese labor would make
live on.
Muleegee Islands lie eight miles south from
the west end OF Cagayan. Sulu. They are two
small Islands. 40 and 232 feet above the
keenapOussan. a small island S11 feet high, is
the nOrthernmOst Of the group-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
SAID TO BE MAKING AN INQUIRY.

II vas reported yesterday that the German Gov
eminent, through the Consul General in New
York was making investigation 10 see II canned
goods and certain other articles being shipped
from here South Africa Secret agents said
10 have been work for time An attempt
vs< made last night TO see August Feigel the Ger
Consul General. but II said at his home
No 10 Aadison-eve. that he recently went TO
Germany. None Of the attaches of the office could
be found last night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
WINCHESTER COMPANY WINS 4 SUIT.

New-Haven Conn Jan. CspeclaD-The United
States Court OF Appeals has handed down a de-
cisiou supporting the Winchester Repeating Arms
Company OF this city against Francis Zimmerman.
OF New-York who sued the company IN October.
1884 for 800 coo damages on patent used by the
winchester repeater. The decision OF the Court OF
Appeals confirms the decision Of the United states
Circuit Court OF NeW-York holding that the plain
lii had % grounds for action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
WAR TALK IN LONDON.
POSSIBILITIES OF INTERNATIONAL.
TROUBLE REGARDED LIGHTLY.

SCARCITY OF coAL-GERMANY AND THE MONROE
DocTRINE-coNTRIBUTIo TO WAR FUNDS
London, Jan. 6-The passing of another usak
has apparently effected no change in the condi-
ton Of the war In South Africa 1t certainly
mas not been productive OF any serious develop
ment In England the yeomanry are manfuIIy
ccntending with the difficulties Of the riding
school, which is putting their patriotism to the
tests OF falls on the tanbark and other such in
conveniences
Coal Is getting daily dearer, and the funds for
the absent minded beggars" and others are
swelling by the thousands into proportions OF
unheard Of munihcenee. while the papers when
not magnifying indecisive skirmishes into brill
lent successes. devote casual attention 10 the
dlInculties which have arisen over the seizure
or cargoes bound for Lourenco Marques In
the latter respect the Bundesrath incident al
most monopolizes attention the seizure OF
American -four being reegated to a very sub
sidiary position. and not being taken as having
the slightest possibility of producing interna-
tional friction. On the whole the British press
has taken a calm view OF the German seizure
matter and has refused be led into replying
In kind TO the bitter comments telegraph from
Germany. In this the papers merely voice the
1eeling OF the Government for at the Foreign
ottice not the slightest anxiety is felt regarding
the actions so far taken against the alleged
contraband. though that question. in the alb
stract, causes end Of cogftaton. The British
Government believes IL has good case against
the Bundesrath- But both in this instance and
IN the case Of the American -four the Govern
ment holds that nothing absolutely definite can
be done until the minute details are learned.
and even then the fine points Of law involved
must be settled by the careful elaboration OF
experts. In the mean time it is possible the Gov
eminent may deem II advisable TO make decara-
tons regarding contraband especially food
stu1s- But such step is quite problematic
To quote American diplomat in London who
after reading the cabled accounts that the
United States insistence upon her rights might
cause Trouble said:
How in the world do they think such compli-
Gated point Of law can be settled quickly, or
cause any serious disagreement between Powers
so friendly as the United States and England?
Commenting on the American feeling The
Saturday Review says:
We fear accurate presentment Of the real
feeling OF the United States regarding the war
reaches this country, but there is no doubt the
balance is against The Administration or
gans and financial organs still strongly with
US but the latter beginning WAIVER be-
cause the war is beginning to injure trade II
must not be forgotten how completely the Ad-
ministration is in the hands OF the great fnan-
ciers and trust companies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07

Our tools are the same as any tailo(s
our clothes are different. The supe-
rioritv of ours IS due 70 the skill with
which We work Our remnant sale gives
YOU a suit formerly from $1,000 70 5000
for $1,000: trousers. $500 TO $1,000, foz
$500. lis a mystery 10 other tailora
how we can make our full dress and Tus-l
edos. silk lined throughout. for S30-O0--
How about a Raglan Overcoat for opera
or street wear. S25O02 Money back Is
the protection we give
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
RUSSIA MOVING HER TROOPS
AZ UNSATISFACTORY EXPLANATION FROM
PETERSBURG

London. Jan. Con the Stock Exchange to-
dav prices were weak at the closing. partly due
70 stories OF Russia massing troops the from
tier Of Afghanistsn- 4 semi-oficial explanation
OF these movements comes to-day from 81.
Petersburg, 10 the effect that they were merely
10 test the capacity OF the Central Asian rail-
roads 70 transport troops. The experiment. II Is
added. is regarded highly successful, II
proves that in case OF necessity troops from the
Csucasus can reach Kushka in eight days.
TIE above explanation is hardly regarded as
entirely satisfactory, but official circles dscredit
rhe IDEA that Russia's present movements in any
rsv threaten Afghanistan or India
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
RUSSIA cHAFEs AT THE CENSORSHIP.

Berlin Jan 6.-The Cologne lettings Paris
correspondent telegraphs his paper that the
Russian Government recently addressed COM
rr-Unication 10 the various Cabinets regarding
the sCrictness OF the British censorship over
kilograms and from the South African repub-
hes which is seriously mountaineering trade
and the official world Of Europe. The communi
cation, according TO the correspondent, asks
whether the detention or rejection OF private
and official kilograms Is in accordance with the
stipulations of the telegraphic conventions
ranged ar St Petersburg in 1895 and Buda-
pest IN 1895. According to the Russian Govern
naent. Article VII of the St Petersburg Conven-
ton and Clause XLvI Of that OF Budapest are
applicable to the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-07
NEW PHILIPPINE LIMITS.
AMERICAN TITLE TO THE WHOLE
ARCHIPELAGO ESTABLISHED
BOUNDARY OF THE sULU GROUP FIXED
BY TREATY BETWEEN SPAIN AND
GREAT BRITAIN-oCCUPATIoN
OF STBCTU ISLAND.
IBy TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE

~ THI.ETRA2H TO TIE TRIbLNE-I
Washington. Jan 6-The hoisting OF the
American flag over Sibutu Island. the western
most dependency OF the Sultan OF Sulu makes
it possible now TO refer to the extraordinary at
titude OF the Spanish Commissioners in Paris
when the Peace Treaty negotiated. and
which, though thoroughly understood before
that convention was ratified. yet one time
was thought to threaten complications. The
whole matter was dropped. II may be said.
upon discovery OF satisfactory evidence that no
valid claim could ever be put forth affecting the
American title TO every island reef in the
Philippine Archipelago. from British Borneo. on
the extreme southwest to the japanese pos