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The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
FIRED ON BY BOXERS.
sritIsh Detachment Is Attacked by
Chinese Armed with Mod
ern Guns.

Peking, Dec. 17.--Col. Tullock, COM
manding British detachment of the
allied armies here, returned to the
city Saturday after what proved to
be the most important and hard
fought battle which has taken place
since the march on Picking. The
colonel, who was returning from a
punitive expedition into the hills, was
set upon by large army of Chinese
about eight miles from the city.
In manner quite unusual the enc
my was possessed of modern guns
and used smokeless powder. For this
reason the British troops were Sc
yerely handicapped owing to the fact
that they had left the city with only
light ordnance and in no way equipped
for severe struggle with men who
had modern arms and every facility
of attack. He camped for the night
at place called Kao-Li-Ying, is miles
from here, and in SO doing met with
a slight opposition.
In this skrmish several prisoners
were taken, and these told the Brit
ish officer that large force of Box
ers was massed near by and that he
would be attacked upon the morrow.
A messenger was sent into the city
for reenforcements and force under
Lieut.. Mcpherson, of the Twenty
sixth Beloochistan regiment, went to
his assistance.
Immediately after the arrival of the
Indian troops Col. Tullock attacked
the town of Del-Hai- Wing, where the
Boxers were encamped early in the
morning, entering the place by the
use of scaling ladders. In the attack
Lieut.. Mcpherson distinguished him
self. He led the scaling party which
reached the town, jumped down into
the place and emptied his revolver,
killing five men. He then drew his
sword and defended himself until his
men arrived in force and saved him
from impending death.
Col. Tullock speaks highly of the
lieutenant's action. He says he be-
lieves he did deed which merits the
Victoria cross in his jump to what
was apparently certain death. Forty
wounded and many were captured and
brought to Picking. Owing to the kill
ing of the informer no treasure was
obtained.
Tullock says the people of Picking
do not realize the contempt in which
they are held in the country districts.
He adds that one of the wounded
Cinnamon said while dying: "You can
kill me, but you cannot kill the Boxer
movement, which will exist until
every foreign devil In China is killed"
The French report the approach on
the Chinese imperial city of 10000
men, Pao-ting-fu, their garrison, IS
miles west, being attacked by the adj
vance guard. They have appealed to
Ii Hung Chang and demand that he
prevent the march of these troops,
owing to the peace negotiations.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20

M. s. Bennett, who has been in the
city looking after property interests,
departed this morning for his home
in Des Moines. The gentleman was
in the city making arrangements for
the erection of number of residence
places for oskaloosa parties during
the next season.
Word comes to Oskaloosa relatives
of the birth of an 9-pound son to Mr..
and Mrs. I'D Hoyt, of Chandler, Okla
homa, Sunday, December IS, 1900.
Mother and babe doing nicely. The
mother viii be remembered to oska-
loosa people as 10 Fletcher, and the
birth of the young heir makes Mrs.
Caroline M. Sewers great grand
mother.
Judge Scott went to his home in
Brooklyn Saturday afternoon for a
Sunday visit and feast. Some con-
siderate friend made the judge pros
emit of mess of quail. Game War
den Chas. Carr followed the Judge to
New Sharon on the afternoon train in
the effort to discover how he intend
ed disposing of the birds. He should
have waited about twenty-four hours
later.
Eddyville Tribune: Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Wade went to Marshalltown
last week where they will make their
future home at the Soldiers Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade are among our
earliest settlers and enjoy the respect
and esteem Of the entire community
and are followed by the we'll wishes
of all. Both of them being afflicted
with blindness and having no children
to care for them it was thought best
by themselves and friends to go tc
the home, where they can enjoy the
comforts of that great institution and
receive the care they so we'll merit
Mr.. Wade is a veteran of the Mexi
can War.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
Are Won Cnnarinateh

Do you have that tired feeling? Do
you feel sluggish, bilious and out of
sorts generally? Do you have sick
headache? Do you have pimples,
eruptions, blotches, ulcers, sores or
other results of constipation? To be
healthy, the sewer of the body, the
bowels, must be kept in an active,
healthy condition, and nothing does
it so well as Bailey's Laxative tablets.
They bring clear, rosy complexion
and a clear head. A tablet or two
taken at night makes you feel fine in
the morning. loot. packages contain
20 tablets, and 25ct. packages, so tab
let's. Chocolate coated. W. Bailey
is written on each package. Lakeside
Medicine Co., Chicago, Prop. Sample
free. Remember they cure constipa-
ton. Sold by G.. N. Beechler, Oska-
loosa. ..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
bribery Is Charged.

City Marshal Ed Blackwood, of New
Sharon, has been arrested, charged
with accepting brides. Constable
Chas. Carr went to New Sharon Sat
urday afternoon with warrant for
the arrest of the head peace officer of
that city. The warrant was issued
from the Office Of Justice Ross on
complaint of one t. L. Beatty, who
charges that the defendant accepted
brides given him not to arrest certain
parties.
Marshal Blackwood accompanied
Mr.. Carr to this city and pleaded not
guilty. He furnished bond in the
sum OF $500 and win appear in this
city for trial on Thursday, Dec 20.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
A Beautiful Home,

The immense columns for the porch
of the DR.. J. S. Henderson home on
First avenue have arrived and have
been placed in their position support
ing the porch on the north of the res
idence. The appearance of the place
is greatly changed by the addition of
these columns and the residence is
now one of the most slightly in the
city and one that would attract at
tention anywhere. Frank Wetherell
is the architect under whose plans
and directions the house was re-mod-
eled and he is to be congratulated
and complimented upon the excellent
showing that he has made in this in.
stance.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
MUCHAKINOCK FIRE.
Seven Buildings and Contents
Destroyed.

Fire at Muchakinock at an early
hour Saturday morning destroyed
seven frame buildings, entailing a
loss of about $1,000. The buildings
burned are:
w. 7. Jones, saloon.
w. T. Jones, restaurant.
AID Rhodes, shoe shop.
Muchakinock Drug Co., drug store.
j E. Williams, restaurant.
Baxter House, saloon.
Jack Baxter's residence.
The fire started, or was first dis
covered, about 1880 a. M, in the w.
T. Jones saloon. AS the buildings
were all frame the flames spread rap
idly and it was impossible to save
much of the contents. Everything in
the burned district is practically a
total loss, except few goods taken
from the j. e. Williams restaurant.
The town is without apparatus for
fighting fire except the water works
near Mr.. Buxton's barns supplied
from the reservoir. This supplied
plenty of water, but the only way of
using it was from buckets, and the
heat was so intense that it was almost
impossible toGmake this effective.
The Armstrong meat market across
the street was afire five or six times,
but by the persistent efforts of a large
force of willing workers the building
was saved. The Muchakinock opera
house was also severely scorched, and
at one time it was given up as lost.
Several fellows went inside, however,
and handed up water to a man on the
roof who defed the heat and smoke
and saved the property.
The Baxter residence and saloon
and the Williams restaurant building
and the building in which Rhodes
shoe shop was located were owned
by Jack Baxter. He had insurance
on three of the properties. The other
buildings were owned by W.T. Jones.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
Veterans Eject Officers.

The annual election of officers was
held last evening at the regular meet
ing of the Union Veterans Union.
The installation will be a public af.
fair and will be held on the second
Friday in January. There will be a
box supper and campfire in connec-
tion with the installation, and
preparations will be made for an
unusually large-sized time. The fol-
lowing are the officers chosen:
John N. Martin, Colonel.
w. D. Titus, Lieutenant Colonel.
Robt Newbanks, Major.
John Brill, Chaplain.
w. E. Gladwin, Sergeant.
M. b. Vreeland, Quartermaster.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
Chnpter InstnlIatIon,

The newly elected officers in the
chapter of the Masonic organization
of this city occurred Wednesday
evening and the following members
will be at the head of affairs during
the coming year.
G. N. Beechler, M. E. H. p.
Ed. s. Howard, E. K.
A. J. DIR, E. S.
F. E. Smith, Sec.
J. G.. Harold, Tr.
II. w. Anderson, O. of II.
A. A.. Hugg, P. S.
w. E. Richie, r A. O.
E. w. Philippe, sV.
o. s. Phelps, Q v.
e. ii. Gibbs, v.
Levi Cook, Tier.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
ANNIVERSARY SERMON.
A Years Work by Rev. DubOc, of the
Baptist Church.

Sunday morning Rev. A. M. Duboc,
of the First Baptist church, preached
his first anniversary sermon. AL
though the day was quite disagreeable
the church was full. The sermon
showed that during the year thirty
seven had been received, twenty
three of them by baptism, Most all
ofthese are now active in the church.
All current expenses have beenlprac-
ticalIy met. There has been paid for
all purposes about $4,000, and $500 to
$500 more has been secured in relia-
BILE subscriptions. When these are
paid the church will be entirely out
of debt. All feel very happy over the
results achieved.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
Prime Neighborhood.

Garrett Dyktra and wife were il
Pella Saturday.
Miss Belle Stevens visited at home
over Sunday.
The corn shredders have been a.
Chas. Cruzen's the past week.
Miss Blanch Lyle entertained three
of her girl friends from Penn Thurs
day night.
G s. Prime and D. A. Hines at
tended the agricultural meeting al
Des Moines last week.
A crowd of young folks enjoyed a
pleasant evening at the NJ. E. Prime
home last week.
Frank Prime and wife entertained
VIM. Bartlett and wife and Ed Bart
lett and wife at dinner Dec. 9th.
John Goldthwaite stopped Satur.
day as he was on his way from Des
Moines to Sigourney, and took din
ner with his cousins, Clyde Bartlett
and wife.
Mr.. EIsloe and Frank Prime, ac-
companied by Clyde Bartlett, went
of this week. Mr.. Elsloe shipped
several car loads; and Frank Prime
% head.
Late word received from A. B.
Prime states that he left Colorado
Springs Wednesday, Dec. II. His
health has not improved and he has
decided to try still another change.
We hope this move may prove more
satisfactory.
Wednesday of this week will occur
Ellis Primes sale. Grain, live stock
farm implements and other articles
will be disposed Of Shortly after
the sale MIR. Prime and family will
move to their new home in the city,
No. 1912 High Ave. west!
The Sunday school workers are
making quite extensive ar
rangements for an entertainment at
the school house Christmas eve.
Willis Petit has kindly donated a
tree for the occasion and a program,
consisting mostly of Rotations and
songs is being prepared. There will
probably be small admission charg-
ed to help pay expenses. You are
invited.
ENIRP.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
The state Fair.

Secretary George H. Van Houten,
of Lenox, was reelected secretary OF
the Iowa Department of Agriculture
by the new board Of directors on
Thursday. John Simpson, Of Knox
vile, was reelected superintendent
of grounds. w. w. Williams, of Os-
ceola, was made marshal, and w. @.
Clark, of Mason City, chief of police,
for the fair of 1901, which win be held
August % to 81. @. d. Ellyson, OF
Des Mines, was reelected treasurer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
Births, Deaths, Marriages
'%~H~~%~~%%&H&1%~<
MARRIAGE LICENSES

The following is a list of the mar
riage licenses issued by the clerk since
our last report:
NO. NAME. RESIDENCE. AGE
ezo7 Fred ]. CLARK, Des Moines. 81
'0'' Silva Kendig, Oskaloosa 2. 81
eEoo I @. G. Broughton, Oskoloosa 80
O'o' Lena Nye, Oskaloosa ....... 80
exon I Milo A. Rogers, New Sharon %
o'0' Mae A. Erickson, NewSharon %
osborn, to Mr.. and Mrs. E,
A. Edris,o Salt Lake City, December
IL, 1860, a fine S-pound son. Mother
and babe doing nicely and Grandpa
Edris is about the happiest man in
this part of the country.
FRANKLIN.-Died at the county
infirmary, December 10, 1900, SAM
FRANKLIN, colored. Funeral at Much
akinock at 2:30 O'Clock Sunday, Dec.
IS, under the auspices of the Masonic
fraternity, and interment in Mucha-
KNOCK cemetery.
BEARDSLEY. Died, of paralysis,
at her home in BeaI on, at one O'Clock
A. NJ, Monday, December II, 1900,
MRS. MARY ANN BEARDsLEY, aged
SO years. Funeral from the NJ. E.
church in Beacon at o'clock P. NJ +,
Tuesday, and interment in Forest
cemetery.
The deceased was the wife of the
late Benz. Beardsley, who died Octo-
Der 90, 1900. y The relatives have the
sympathy of many friends in their
bereavement. There is brother liv-
ing in England. She was sister-in9
law of William Beardsley, of Beacon.
BOVELL.-Died, at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. ]. A. Stephenson,
of Madison township, at 12:45 O'Clock
Sunday night. December 16, 1900, j..
V. BovELL, aged 81 years.
Death resulted from old age, the
immediate cause being pleurisy, from
which he suffered only few days,
Mr.. Bowel was one of the old and
honored citizens of Mahaska county,
coming here in 1850. He was well
known throughout the north part of
the county and was admired by his
entire acquaintance, Funeral Tues
day, December IS, at one o'clock P.
NJ, from residence, with interment
in Prime cemetery.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
Buys a Grocery

e. d. Hawley, who has been inter
ested in the Hawley & Thomas bust
ness on North Market street, has pur-
chased an interest in the Thos. e.
Mendenhall grocery on North O
street and will give personal attention
to the business. Mr.. Hswley has
made many friends since his coming
10 this city and he will no doubt meet
with an abundant success in his new
field of labor.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
1T WAS sTRYcHNINE.
Officially Determined that Kuhn's
stomach Contained Poison

Sigourney, Der. 17-It has been
officially proven that Charles Kuhn
died of strychnine poisoning, but who
administered the poison is a matter
that twelve men listening to the evil
dence in the case wherein Mrs. Chas.
Kuhn is defendant, will say
Mrs. Kuhn exhibits the same in
difference alike to the evidence and
to her fate that has characterized her
ever since the trial began. She has
the same innocent look and the same
childish gaze which she has worn all
along. She rarely consults with her
attorneys and seemingly commits
her future to their care.
The most important evidence
brought out on the trial last week
was that of Prof. S. r. Macy, chem
list of the state board of health, who
swore that he found about a half
grain OF strychnine in the stomach
submitted to him for chemical anal
ysis, and also in the beer likewise
sent him.
LATER.-The state rested it's case
at p m. to-day. A witness testified
to hearing Mrs. Kuhn say on the
second night after Mr.. Kuhn died:
"My good people don't you smell
him?" and that she has at no time
expressed griefo sorrow at the death
of her husband. 1t has been testified
that during her three months in Jail
Mrs. Kuhn has been in good spirits.
She appeared anxious, worried and
very nervous this afternoon,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once each
day When this is not attended to, dis
orders of the stomach arise, biliousness,
headache, dyspepsia and piles soon fol-
low. If you wish to avoid these all
ments keep your bowels regular by TAX
ing Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets when required. They are so
easy to take and mild and gentle in eff
feet. For sale by Green & Bentley
Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
Son of an Ohio Merchant Cured of
Chronic Diarrhoea

My son has been troubled for years
with chronic diarrhoea. Some time ago
persuaded him to take some of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. After using two bottles of thu
rs cent size he was cured. l give this
testimonial hoping some one similarly
afflicted may read it and be benefited. -
THOMAS C. Bower Glencoe, o. For
sale by Green & Bentley Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
ON EVERY BOTTLE

Of Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this
guarantee: "All we ask of you is to use
two-thirds of the contents of this bottle
faithfully, then if you say you are not
benefited return the bottle to your drug
gist and he may refund the price paid "
Price IS cents, so cents and SI.oo.
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
worla,. Cha,npiop

~ tried many remedies to cure plies. >
writes w. r. Smith. Of Latham, Ill,
but found no relief til / used Buck,
len Arnica Salve. have not been
troubled with piles since" It's the
only champion pile cure on earth and the
best salye in the world. IS cents per
box. guaranteed BY Green & Bentley
Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
Keen CIear Rrain

Your best feelings, your social posi-
ton or business success depends largely
on the perfect action of your stoma:h
and liver. DR.. Kings New Life Pills
give increased strength, keen. clear
brain, high ambition. A accent box
will make you feel like new building.
Sold by Green & Bentley Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
maude n. Adams OF Dayton, o., write

Gentlemen The requirements of the
last society season, with late hours, pro-
niscuous eating and irregular habits,
left me physical wreck. Sick headaches,
Indigestion and sluggish condition OF
the organs were my daily torment until
] tried Dr. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin.
Yours is truly a household remedy
with us. Gratefully yours,
MAUDE r. ADAMS.
For sale by J. H. Pickett
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
WASHINGTON D

GeEeSSee Pare Food Co. lie Roy N. Y:
Gentlemen Our family realize so
much from the use of GRAIN-O that /
feel must say word to induce others
to use it. If people are interested in
their health and the welfare of their
children they will use no other bever
age. have used them all, but GRAIN
o have found superior TO any for the
reason nat it is solid gain. Yours for
health, c. F. MYERS.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
HOW IS YOUR WIFE z

Has she lost her beautya If so. Con-
sumption, Indigestion, Sick Headache
are the principal causes. Karl's Clover
Root Tea has cured these ills for half a
century. Price IS cts and so cts. Mon
ey refunded if results are not satisfac-
tory.
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
mInern, SfrII1e.

The miners of Lockman, six miles
northeast of Abba, are out on strike,
and say they will not enter the mines
until the operators meet their de-
mands. The disagreement is over
the price to be paid for removing the
floor in the main entry.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
The nLohern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup OF
Figs, when in need OF the laxative eff
feet of a gentle remedv than by any
other. Children enjoy it and it benefits
them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs,
is manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co, only.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
public sales

The prices below prevailed at the
public sale held on the Ruston place
In Garfield township Friday:
Cows, ssl to s34.
Calves. s12.
Yearling steers, sI7,TO.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
TO Cure a Couch

Stop couging as it irritates the lungs,
and gives them no chance to heal. Foley's
Honey and Tar cures without causing a
strain in throwing off the phlegm ike
common expectorants. Green & Bentley
Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
New songs Not Catchyf
New Play Too DroIIf

Now VptFh 90 LOEIss
Why, what on earth ails you? Is it
indigestion1 Get bottle of DR. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin. II keeps one
straight the year around. buy It at ]
II. Picketfs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20

II brings to the little ones that price,
less gift OF healthy flesh. solid bone and
muscle. That's what Rocky Mountain
Tea does.
AK Bertseh- Boal Drug 90.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20

Your blood goes through your body
with jumps and bounds, carrying warmth
and active life to every part, if you take
Rocky Mountain Tea.
Ask Bertsch- Boal Drug 90.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
RemodeIs a Home

Joe Haughey has commenced work
on the remodeling and enlarging of
his residence, No. 6O4 e avenue
west. He will add to the size of the
house, place a new foundation under
the entire building and win have a
modern, up-to-date home in every
way. The improvements contem-
plated will be worth in the vicinity
of $500?
The Oskaloosa herald., 1900-12-20
Lidy Correspondent wanted.

I want 10 hear from any lady who has
stomach trouble. / will recommend DR..
CaldwellPs Syrup Pepsin. Yours, truly,
J. II. Pickett.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-09

many years to come, for the troops or
Menelk go into battle to night with
rifles IL they can, with sabre and shield
when they have a chance In theiE
last battle with the Italians. who num-
bered 81 900. but one thousand escaped.
Some 5000 were taken prisoners anu
the rest were killed outright Ihey
understand the value of discipline, but
they couple with the order OF modern
troops the fierceness OF the savage,
and will rush to kill, though wounded
to the death themselves.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-09
RICHEST CONGRESSMAN.

Congressman William Connell is re-
puted to be the wealthiest member of
the present national house of repre-
sentatives, but what he is worth can
not be exactly computed in dollars and
cents, on account of the nature of his
investments, which are somewhat fiuc-
tuating in character. Mr.. Connell's
success in life has been achieved by in
dustrious habits associated with prin-
ciples of strict business integrity. and
young Americans may imbibe fresh in
spiration from his wholesome and
salutary example. More than nifty
years ago Mr.. Connell began life by
driving a mule in the coal mines OF
Pennsylvania at seventy-five cents
day. At the present time he is the
owner of the mine in which he com
menced work as boy. and is said to
be the largest individual coal operator
in the United States. Hc has spent his
whole life in the mining of coal and
his wealth is now estimated at $40
600, 600. He has the reputation also OF
being a considerate and kindly en-
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-09
NO MORE GRIPS
New Line Now Open to
the Public.
Take the c. c. c. Line 10 Certain Relief With
out Grip or Grire-Fare lOc-Get
Passage at Any Drug Store.

No more grips-Russian or any other
kind.
That is the verdict of the travelling pub
lie who have grown tired after years OF
experience with the grips and gripes of
pill form and liquid purgatives.
To open the bowels naturally. easily.
without disagreeable feelings or results.
has been the problem before modern SCI
ence which has been solved in Cascarets
Candy Cathartic.
Cascare,s are the ideal Laxative. harm
less purely vegetable, mild yet positive.
They make the liver lively. prevent sour
stomach. purify the blood regulate the
bowels perfectly.
They cure constipation We want you to
believe this. as 1t Is the truth, backed by
an absolute guarantee. II Cascarets do
not cure any case of constipation, pur
chase money eill be refunded.
Go buy and try Cascarets to-day. It's
what they do. not what we say they do
that proves their merit. All druggists, i0c
25c or soc, or mailed for price. Send for
booklet and free sample. Address Ster-
ling Remedy Co. Chicago; Montreal
Can; or New York.
This is the CASCARET tab
E /: !: q: q:
lions and substitutes.
The Springfield herald., 1900-02-09
Exception to the Fun.

Has there been anything of import
ance in a social way going on since l
was here last?" inquired the drummer
who visited the Arkansas hamlet OF
Porkyille once every thirty days.
"Wa-al. no." replied the landlord of
the tavern; "nothin' in purtickler, ex-
cept that feller by the name of Huck
Buckley was tar-an'-feathered night
befo' last A big crowd of our best
people was present, an everybody
'peared to enjoy the affair."
You don't tell mel"
''Wa-al. everybody but Huck Buck
leby. anyhow'-Judge.