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The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27
CHRISTMAS
Volume of Trading the Largest i'm the
History of OskalOosa.

Holiday business in Oskaloosa was
the largest that the city has ever
known. There was a big trade in
town Saturday until it was cut short
by the Indictment weather. Monday
was a favorable day for the Christ
mas shoppers and there we're crowds
in all the shops, and the a~fter-supper
trade held on until a late hour.
Almost without exception the mer-
chants ofthe city had Increased stocks
in anticipation of the large holiday
trade. All did an increased business
and are we'll pleased with the results
of the trade. In almost every case
sales of goods have been far greater
than they were a year ago, and that
trade was considered a record break
err. Stocks in all the stores have been
well sold out and practically there is
but little holiday stock remaining in
the city. This will leave room for
another bright new stock to be Sc
cured for next season and will leave
but email capital tied up for the mer-
chants. Business men express them
selves as satisfied and pleased with
the seasons business and Oskaloosa
generally will have a happy holiday
week.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27
A $4,000 HOME.
VInton Man Comes Into Possession OF
sioux City Property

yinton, Ia, Dec. 26-Bert M. Bills,
of the jewelry firm of J. A. Bills &
Son, of this place, is the holder u
ticket No. 3 1886 that calls for the
SAC, 900 Pierce mansion at Sioux City.
Mr.. Bills is a quiet, unassuming bus
mess man and all Vinton ~reioices
with him in bis good fortune. He
win continue business here but goes
tonight with his attorney, M. j.
Tobin, to Sioux City to receive his
magnificent property.
The Pierce mansion lie a relic OF
the boom days OF Sioux City and was
valued at s67 900. II is now listed at
about SAC, 900.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27
Here is the record
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease re-
lieved IN six hours by"New Great South Amer
lean Kidney { ure." 1t is a great surprise on
account OF its exceeding promptness in reliev
ing pain in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
o female Relieves retention of water almost
Immediately If you want quick relief and
cure this l the remedy. Sold by Green & Bent.
ley, druggists, OskalOOsa, la. 43yl
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27
Use Aliens Foot-Ense in Your Gloves

A lady writes: 81 shake Aliens Foot
ease into my gloves and rub a little on
my hands. 1t saves my gloves by abb
sorbing perspiration. 1t is a most dainty
toilet powder" We invite the attention
of physicians and nurses to the absolute
purity of Aliens Foot-Ease. DR., w. c.
Abbott, Of the Chicago Clinic says: ut
is a grand preparation; / am using it
constantly in my practice" All drug
and shoe stores sell it, 25c. Sample
sent FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
stead, lie Roy. N. Y.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27

Poultry of all KINDS Wanted
Highest market prices paid. Don't
fail to see us before selling.
WHIPPLE & Co., EGG HOUSE.
Poultry dressed and shipped. N3t
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27

WE have been in business a good
many years and our good trade is
due to our honest business methods.
2Ow4 ED s. HOWARD.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27
AT ST. M CHURCH.
Christmas Is Duly Celebrated for
Young and Old

An innovation was introduced by
Rev. W. III. Frost in the celebration
of Christmas at St. James church, by
holding services at midnight. Des-
pite the lateness of the hour, the
church was we'll filed, and all who
participated were pleased with the
occasion. Holding services at mid
night is an ancient custom which is
still followed by many Episcopal
churches, especially in the larger
cities. 1t is known as the "Festival
Service" and as rendered by Rev.
F rost, was very impressive. The
following musical program was rem
dered in connection with the ser
vices:
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27
500.
DIR. II. DetehOn,s Anti Dinretic

Ur' r. DetehOh's Anu DllretIc
Msy be worth to you more than 800 IL you
a child who soils bedding from inconten-
of water during sleep. Cures old and
young alike. IL arrests the trouble at once. 81.
Sold by Green & Bentley, druggists. 43yI
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27

HONEST weights, full measure,
courteous treatment to all. Try us.
2Ow4 ED 8. HOWARD.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-27

Professional Hymn-"While
Shepherds Watched Their
Flocks" Willis
Kyrie .......,..... VIM. H. A. Hall
Credo VIM. H. A. Hall
Hymn-"Angels from the Realms
of Glory".. 80. ....... Smart
Offertory-"There We're Shop
herds". ... Caleb Shipper
Sursum Corda and Sanctus. .... Hall
Benedictus Qui VENT. ........ Hall
Agnus Del Hall
Gloria In Excelsis Hall
Nunc Dimittis Andrews
Recessional-"Sing, Obi Sing,
This Blessed NORM. ...... Hopkins
Earlier in the evening a Christ
mas tree was had for the children of
the Sunday school. The church was
filed with scholars and friends and
Santa Claus was good to all. Every
scholar received a present in add.
ton to candy, etc.
At each of b two services q col
lection was taken and about SIS real
lied for the poor of the city. This
money will be distributed by Rev.
Frost personally as he may find need
for it.
At 1880 the chorus choir was
called together and each one of the
thirty-five members was remembered
by Rev. W. H. Frost. The twenty
four younger members were each
given a small purse with some money
in it, aud each one of the older ones
a nice book. 1t was a happy sur.
prise to all and a most touching fea-
lure of the Christmas season.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
NUMBER As.

ent Of the Daily Chronicle at Sterk-
stroom telegraphing Monday says:
Many Dutch colonists, although os-
tensibly loyal, really sympathize with
the beers and keep them posted re-
garding British movements. They dis
charge rockets and make other prob
able signals to the enemy. A general
rising however is no longer feared
Beers Still Firing.
London, Jan. 24.-The Daily Chron-
icle publishes the following hello
graphed message from Ladysmith,
dated Jan. %: Yesterday we could
see British shells burning close to
the boer camp on the plateau this side
Of Potgieter's drift, but the camp still
remains in position mere today. We
heard very heavy firing all morning.
The bombardment here is slack, but
the beers big gun on Mount Bulwana
is still firing"
Fierce Battle at Spion's Kop.
Boer head laager, Ladysmith, Jan.
l24.-(22)-A battle has been raging
along divers Hook road since Satur-
day between the beers under Preto~
RUS and 5000 British. The fighting
is in full swing at Spions kop and
beers under Gems. Botha and Cronje
have been sent thither. British else
where are only making reconnaissan-
ces of boer positions. President Steyn
was under fire at the foremost posi-
ton of the Free Staters.
Have Beers Retired?
Gaberones, Bechuanaland, Jan. "a
9th. Via Lourenzo Marques. "A ma
tive, who has just arrived, reports that
troops, not beers, are patrolling
around Mafeking. From this it is con-
jectured the beers may have retired
from that place and that the patrollers
are some of Col. Baden-Powell's men.
There is increased activity in the boer
position at Crocodile Pool, but with
the exception of couple of shells, Col.
Plumers outposts have not heard from
them today.
Beers Bombarding Kimberley.
Bulletin, Modder River, Jan. "a
(23d)-A heliograph message from
Kimberley says the beers vigorously
renewed the bombardment today.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
IN PARIS CHAMBER

Paris, Jan. 25-There were exciting
scenes in the chamber of deputies
Wednesday Jean Chearles Bernard,
socialist, violently denounced some
statements by the public prosecutor at
the trial of the Assumptionist Fathers
before the correctional tribunal He
attacked Minister of Justice Monis,
calling him a scoundrel and canaille
The chamber pronounced itself in
favor of the expulsion of Bernard.
He refused to withdraw. Proceedings
were temporarily suspended and a de-
tachment of soldiers marched in,
whereupon Bernard left the chamber,
protesting against expulsion.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
BAD FOR LOGGERS.
Protracted Thawing Weather Causes
Uneasiness Among Lumbermen.

Houghton, Mich, Jan. 23.-Unsea-
sonable and protracted thawingweath-
er, which has prevailed since the be-
ginning of the year, is causing great
uneasiness and serious loss to the lum-
bermen Probably $4,000 men are en-
p1oyed in Lake Superior lumber camps
this winter and the cut will be reduced
beside the danger of slack water spring
drives unless heavy snow and freezing
weather comes quickly. The situation
is the more serious because of the en-
HANGED demand for pine lumber and
shortage in stocks of manufactured
lumber on hand at mills and yards 1t
is certain to be a considerable advance
in price of all better grades of lumber
for this reason.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
SMALLPOX AT MAUSTON.
Three Cases Discovered and the Pa
tients Guaranteed

Mauston, Jan. 25.-Three cases OF
smallpox were reported to the state
board of health from Mauston
Wednesday. The cases are in the
country near Mauston and are sup
posed to have been contracted from
the young man who arrived there with
the disease short time ago. He was
quarantined, but got away from his
nurse and attended a church social,
exposing large number of people.
These cases are the first results.
They have all been quarantined and a
close watch will be kept for any new
cases.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
WISCONSIN PENSIONS.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 25,-The
following Wisconsin pensions were
granted: Original, Michael McCarty,
National home, Milwaukee, Sc; Sylves-
ter H. Runnells, Colma Station, S..
Increase, Edwin M. Dupuy, South Mil
waukee, So to $12; John Cook, Nation
al home, Milwaukee, Sc to $12. Re
issue, William Spiegelberg, Oshkosh,
S13
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
MAY CAUSE STRIKE.
Minneapolis Unions Object to a La
Crosse Concern.

La Crosse, Wis, Jan. ga strike of
all building trades in Minneapolis is
threatened over the fact that a large
office building is going up there VIII CHI
is being provided with steel roofing
and corrugating from a company Of
this city which is a non-union con-
Germ. and non-uniOn employees of the
La Crosse concern went to MINI can Ills
several days ago and are now there
putting material in place The la
Crosse company will eo ahead and fin
ish the work and holds the Minneap-
oils owners of the building account
able if there is any interference.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
BOGUS BARON TO PRISON.

Milwaukee, Jan. 23.-William Otto
Kranich, the bogus Baron Won Weldon,
who wooed and won a pretty 17-year-
old Milwaukee girl and deserted her on
the eve of the appointed wedding day
last month, was sentenced to four
years in the state prison by Judge
Wallber Monday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
TERRIBLE FOUNDATIONS.
Great Property Loss in One of North
ern Provinces of Japan,


Tacoma, Wash, Jan 24.-Oficial re-
ports just completed give details Of
terrible foundations which destroyed
property valued at over 100000 yen,
in Hokkaldo province, northern Japan,
in December. Thirty-five towns in.
the district Of Ishikari were devastat-
ed Since September no less than H.
288 houses have been submerged or
washed away in Hakkaldo alone, while
the total damage is placed at 100000
yen. Complete returns show that
about 100 fishing schooners and other
craft were destroyed or sunk during
the severe storm which swept over
the Japanese coast December % to rs.
the total number of lives lost is
placed at 189
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
LA CROSSE MAN DIES.
G. c.. Smith, Contractor and Lumber
man, Expires in Canada.

La Crosse, Jan. 25.-A telegram an
nounces the death of c. G. Smith at
Sherbrook, Canada. He was we'll
known railroad contractor and lum-
herman. The funeral will be held here
Saturday.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29

Washington, JAN 25.-The repub
lican caucus of the senate Wednesday
decided definitely upon the re-organi-
cation of elective officers of that body
and nominated Charles Bennett of
New York for secretary to succeed
William r. Cox, and Daniel M. Rams
dali of Indiana for sergeant-at-arms to
succeed Col. r. J. Bright. For SER
geant-at-arms Mr.. Ransdall was nom
mated by Mr.. Fairbanks. Senator Al
lison named Alonzo H. Stewart of
Iowa, present assistant doorkeeper of
the senate. Mr.. Foster nominated A.
H. Shaw. Messrs. Gallinger and
Chandler made an appeal for Captain
G. A. Curtice of New Hampshire. On
the first ballot Shaw received one vote,
Curtice 5, Stewart Is and Ransdall 20.
The second ballot resulted: Ransdall,
"a; Stewart, 20. Some feeling was
manifested over the election of a Sec
rotary caused by the circulation of re-
ports concerning Mr.. J. S. Clarkson,
Mr.. Benefits only competitor. These
reports were resented by his support
ers, including Messrs. Mason, Calm
ger, Carter, Scott and others, who had
known Mr.. Clarkson as an officer OF
the republican national committee.
A letter and a telegram from Mr..
Clarkson were read declining the
place, but some of the senators de-
clared their intention Of voting for
him regardless of these. The first
vote was a tie, resulting 81 to Fl. The
second ballot resulted: Bennett, %;
CIarkson, %. Mr.. Bennett was nom
mated by Mr.. Plat of New York. No
selection was made for chaplain, which
will have the effect of continuing
Blind Chaplain William H. Milburn in
office. The allotment of minor Offices
was placed in the hands of the caucus
committee.
Democrats Outline Policy.
The democratic members of the SEN
ate held a conference yesterday to
consider the question Of party politics
on the various questions before con-
gress. In regard to the Philippines
the concensus of opinion evidently ia
vored the policy outlined in Mr.. Ba-
cons resolution of protecting life and
property in the islands until quiet is
restored, when the United States shall
provide an opportunity to prescribe a
method for the formation of a gov
eminent by and of the people of the
| Philippine islands to be independently
exercised and controlled by them
Selves" The preponderance of opin-
ion concerning the bills providing a
form Of government for the Hawaiian
islands and Porto Rico was favorable
to absolute free trade between the
United States and those islands as
part of this country. 1t was practic-
ally decided to offer a substitute for
the financial bill providing for the free
coinage Of silver. Another meeting
will be held soon.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
INDIANS MAY VOTE.

Appleton, Wis, Jan. 25.-Judge
Goodland of the Outagamie circuit
court rendered a decision confirming
the rights of Oneida Indians residing
on allotted lands on the reservation in
Outagamie county to vote at general
elections. The finding was in the case
of Leslie Wheelock, an Oneida Indian,
who sued James Garvey, election in
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29

spector in the town of Freedom, for
damages for refusing his vote at a
recent election. The court held that
under an act of congress and the laws
of Wisconsin, operative after the al
lotment of their lands, the Indians
were entitled to exercise the elective
franchise.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29

The news that Rudyard Kipling and
his family are going to south Africa
came as surprise and is facetitiously
attributed to the fact that they have
been driven out of England by the
ceaseless jangling in music and recita
tons of his Absent Minded Beggar.
A representative of the Associated
Press learns that the real reason'Which
has prompted Mr.. Kipling to go abroad
is his desire to be in at the death. ;"
He is especially DESTROYS of meeting
Cecil Rhodes, with whom he is on
terms of close friendship, Immediately
after the relief of Kimberley. More
over, Mr.. Kipling will utilize his trip
in gathering good literary material.
But he will not unnecessarily risk his
safety, as he intends to stay at Cape
town until the conditions at the front
assume more pacific aspect.
Among the nurses who have vOlun-
teered for service in south Africa is
Mrs. Sydney Goldmann,, who before
her marriage was the Hon. Agnes Peel,
second daughter Of Lord Peel. Mr..
Goldman, her husband, is a south
African millionaire. Mrs. Goldman
gave up her beautiful home in London
at the first call for nurses and is now
at work in the field hospitals. Her Sis
ter, Mrs. Rochfort Mcguire, also mar
ried a man who became immensely
wealthy through south African invest
ments. She, in common with Lady
Galway, has made the suggestion that
all landlords having unoccupied cot
tages on their estates lend them to the
families of soldiers who are absent in
the field This plan has been adopted
somewhat generally and number OF
needy families have been provided
with free lodgings as a consequence.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
BENNETT GETS PLUM
NOMINEES OF REPUBLICAN eau
GUS OF THE SENATE.
BLIND CHAPLAIN RETAINED

Considerable Feeling Manifested Over
Election of Secretary Caused by
Reports Circulated Concerning the
Successful Candidates Competitor
Democratic Senators Meet.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29

Sympathize With Beers.
London, Jan. 24.-The correspond
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-01-29
PERSONALITIES.

The young duke of Westminster is
coming home from south Africa. He
will marry Miss West, youngest daugh-
ter of William CORVALLIS West. The
duke will return ito south Africa al
most Immediately after his marriage
as an officer of the imperial yeomanry.
The future duchess is a sister of Lieu
tenant CORVALLIS West, whose name
has so often been connected with Lady
Randolph ChurchilPs.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-03
FARMING MATTERS.
suyINo TOOLS in PARTNERSHIP

In these times Of general depression
In the prices Of farm produce; with
labor, interest rates and taxes nearly
Us high as In the COS, 1t behooves US q
farmers To reduce the cost Of produc-
tiOn In every possible way. Cue way
In which we, In this neighborhood,
have done for few years past IL the
purchase and use Of farm tools in part
nership. A binder stands In my barn
which belong to my more well-to-do
neighbor. He paid for 1t. I care for
and run 1t. Two or three days work
BY me cuts his grain; then have ths
usn OF 1t for my harvest He, an old
man, had the cash to pay for u ma
chihe-I had not. had the knack for
operating and properly caring for tho
machine-he had not 30 the combin.
alton WAS good thing for both. as has
been proved by good many years
trial.
A mower is owned by another neigh
bor and myself. with equally pleasant
results. grain drill has been owned
by three of us for eight years and no
mention has been made by any one Of
dissolving the partnership. Other
tools not owned In common are used
by all. Two Of us have corrugated
rollers. the third takes either when not
In use. One has a hay stacker. another
spray pump, the third n whcelbarrow
grass sceder. This year potato dig
ger will be added to our list OF com.
pany tools and possibly planter. The
objection might he raised that tool
used by 80 many persons will wear out
quicker and NO In the long run be no
cheaper for the users than single own.
erxhip.
This objection Is overruled by the
fact that so many improvements are
annually made In most machines, that
one a hnlf-dozen years old is out Of
date and something more simple and
cheaper IL on the market Only n
dozen years since binders cost $40
and were horse-k killers; now less than
half the money buys better machine
or light draft. BY cooperation we are
able to keep somewhere nearly abreast
OF the times In lnbor-saving imple-
ments ut a minimum cost Besides
sharing water my neighbor and myself
often cooperate to mutual advantage
In the use OF teams and men. as well az
tools. For example. his men helped us
set four acres Of cabbage plants. thus
taking advantage of the right condi-
tion Of soil.
In return we helped him put his
thirty-eight acres of wheat In stack,
hnstling 1t in just before n storm. Ger
tain conditions should IN present to
mnke the plan OF cooperation work
prOiitably and pleasantly. Farm build
lnys should be situated near each other.
40 that little time IL lost In
going after and returning tools.
Owners should bc equally careful In
the use of tools and willing to repair
any damage. Tools Jointly owned
should be- kept at n central place and
always be put In that place. But over
and above all. the neigll,ors must feel
and act neiEhboriy.-E. q. Gillette In
Field and Farm.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-03
A MopEl ROAD.

uan Lals Pnsk lsAs Bst . OSoA Example
AxI. HalIett, in the Mining and Sc
entihc Preas, says:
,S'While travelling In the San Luis
Park Of Colorado, l observed u peculiar
condition Of roads that might be Of ill.,
terest to any one freighting In desert
IeIion. where the sand IL very tltep
and thick. and particularly Of interest
to steam frelHhters, where u good road
Ii really part OF the machinery.
San Luis valley has once been the
site Of an old lake. and the whole val
ley, with few exceptions, IL very sandy,
. loaded wagon sinking from four to
ten inches In the coarse sand. The
farmers In that section have placed on
the roads covering OF from six inches
to one foot Of wheat straw. This they
cover again with small amount OF
sand. and this roadbed makes the fin
est highway that I have ever Travelled
over in the country-sprlngy, and yet
not allowing u loaded wagon to sink
Into II at all; perfectly good after a
Eain or In the driest weather. 1t enn bles
Me farmers to haul three times as
much with the same power as though
1t were not there. The country being
very dry. 1t makes lasting road. as
tne Whent straw. after having been
plowed under for several years, when
brought to light. is as brigh; and frcsh
a. when 1t was first covered up. no,
rotting In the slightest degree.
THE difference Ia very marked the
minute that you leave these roads and
get into the heavy sand. 1t Is rs cheap
Ms anything that could possibly be
placed on the road TO better II. The
country is large wheat producing
one. and such straw AZ they do not use
ia burned. owing to the fact that It will
not decOmpose when plowed under In
their wheat fields. The straw breaks
OF In small pieces. being very brittle.
and seems to mix with the sand. form
ing an almost perfect macadam road.
Possibly II might be Of benefit Ia
mines using steam wagons to try Ia
> better their roads by this means. II
They have the wheat straw. or. II no,
with the best wild hay ut their conf
mand. The difference In the ease of
travel and the very marked difference
In the amount of load that can be
hauled strikes one fOrcibly.'