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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-08-27

Then mark the tbrostle, or the bee.
The striped snake or growing tree;
These living works confess. admire,
And trace perfection in desire,
The small as finished az the great,
For faultless laws on nature wait. q
Go, then. where fields or forests thrive,
Learn wisdom from the BUSY hive;
Approves the rose, or daffddil,
And know how false our b9asted skill;
Or look upon the ocean vide,
And mourn the foolishaess of pride.
Charles Lusted, in the Queen.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-08-27
Bullet in the Centre of an Ice Bali.

The hail stone season has arrived,
when the following story, told in Chi
cago two or three years ago by Colonel
Clark Il. Westcott, an Englishman
from London, can be repeated with
some hope that it will be read with
interest, if not with credence:
zone hot day u couple Of weeks
since 1 was riding along n mountain
road in Colorado ON my way to a mine
in which am interested. when l no
ticed high above me, soaring in ma
jestic circle, an eagle. L had n 1890
Winchester slung across my back, and
1t was but the work Of a moment to
unsling the gun and fire at the bird,
which appeared to be directly above
me. The shot was = clear miss, and
not caring 10 waste any more cart
ridges, L was about to ride on, when
was startled to hear what / took
to be the dull chung OF stone
thrown by an unseen hand, which fell
into a little gully partly filed with
leaves, within twenty feet of me.
II looked carefully about me in all
directions, but could see no sign of
human being, and then dismounted
and, scraping back the leaves, was as
tonished TO find piece of ice as large
as n goose egg, and about the same
shape. Upon close examination, was
further astonished to discover my rifle
ball firmly imbedded in its centre ]
have speculated a great deal over this
phenomenon since that time, and the
only solution l can see IS that the ball
in passing through the cloud gathered
the moisture and held # by it's whirl
ing motion, so that it was frozen at n
higher altitude and fell to the earth
as / have described. "-Brooklyn Eagle
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1901-08-27

. HE Trio Reading Club met
VIZ at Mabers that afternoon,
and Genevieve was the read
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
Taxation of Pensions

Ottumwa, Iowa, Feb. Scan pen
sion money, whether in the hands OF
the beneficiary or his legal represen-
tstive, be taxed, is said to be a ques.
zion that has never before been rails
ed IN any of the courts of this coun-
try. 1t will come up for decision in
the district court in Wapello county
this month. On account of the prin-
cipl+ involved the outcome will be
watched for with unusual interest.
The question is to be raised in a
case entitled calvin Manning, guar
dian OF John Schw abkey, insane, VS.
John III Spry, tire asurer of Wapello
county, Iowa, defendant. The
amount of money involved is 81 ,741.93
but this, so far as the lawyers and
the pensioners of the country are
concerned, is only secondary con-
sideration. To the guardian and his
ward it has a deeper meaning.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
NOT A CANDIDATE.
Governor Shaw Will Not Stand
for Third Term.

Des Moines, Feb Ex-Governor Shaw
last night formally announced that he
is not candidate for third nomina-
ton for governor at the hands of the
republican party of Iowa. While the
announcement was not unexpected,
it will clear the political situation and
precipitate an active campaign for
the nomination. Governor Shaw's
letter follows:
Hon. R. P. Clarkson, Des Moines.-
My Dear Sir: The first mention of my
name for third term having APP
D. AIRED editorially in the Register, it
Is due that its editor shall be the fret
to receive formal statement of my
position. This was unnecessary un-
| til after the decision of the supreme
| court on the Titus amendment, and
now avail myself of the first hour in
my Office after this decision to say: l
have been urged by very many friends
| throughout the state, and not few
beyond, to become at least recep-
tive candidate. The people of Iowa
have been exceedingly kind to me,
and I ought not to rudely treat their
more recent expressions of regard.
But political precedent, the prompt
iugs of my heart, the wishes of my
family, and my deliberate judgment
| all lead to the same conclusion
must, therefore, decline to be can
didate or to allow the use of my name
or to accept the nomination under
any circumstances, however unani
mously rendered. Yours sincerely,
LESLIE M. SHAW.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
Meet I'm OskaIoosa February 20 and 81

The eleventh annual meeting of the
Sixth District Funeral Directors will
be held in the city of Oskaloosa on
Tuesday and Wednesday, February
26 and 81. The committee of arrange
ments is composed of the following
members of the association and the
program that will be prepared will be
a good one. @ F. F9hlinger, Geo.
G. Dunn and j. B. McCurdy, of this
city, A. H. Howard, s. G. Hersman,
Thomas Zook and w. s. Cutter.
There will be lecturer and demon
strator present.
The meeting will be the eleventh
annual convention of the funeral men
of the district, The announcement
and invitation states in laconic hut
meaning language New Century New
Ideas, Important Business, Fine
Lectures.
A full announcement of the pro
gram will be given by The HERALD
at later date.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
ALMOST A TRAGEDY.
Mrs. Nation is Fired Upon With
a Revolver.

Topeka, Kan. Feb. 5.-Mrs. Carrie
Nation inaugerated her crusade a.
gainst the Topeka saloons at six
o'clock this morning. She was ac-
companied by nine members of the
"Hatchet Brigade" of her home de-
tenders. She made kindling wood of
the Senate saloon, the place much
frequented by members of the legis-
lature, and also attempted to enter
Herman Klaue:'s joint but she was
disarmed and her force barr loaded
out by the proprietor. The property
damage in the raid is valued at ST.
100. Mrs. Nation was slightly in
jured. The saloon keepers knew last
night of her intended raid but they
didn 'texpeet her before eight O'Clock
and the guards didn't come on watch
until 1880 None but porters were on
hand when the band swooped down.
The "Senate" porter grabbed a re-
volver from the bar and fred two
shots at Mrs. Nation who was adj.
vancing on the plate glass mirror
with Ratchet in hand. That he
missed her entirely is accounted fol
by his fright. Four men were with
Mrs. Nation and they disarmed the
porter and held b m while the smash
| ing proceeded. Ten minutes later
the place was a complete wreck. A
large crowd collect ed and squad o.
police appeared around the corner al
the party started for the SECOND
saloon. Here Mrs. Nation was dis
armed and in the scuffle with the
proprietor she was struck in the face
with the fat side of a Ratchet. The
police then arrested all implicated il
the wrecking, charging them witt
malicious destruction, land their trial.
are set or Thursday. In Jail, while
waiting for bonds, the party sans
Coward Christian Soldiers" anC
other hymns. Great crowds arr
parading the streets awaiting hostili
ties.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
Petty Thiegfng

Numerous complaints have been
made of petty thieving. All parts OF
the city seem to suffer and there j.
scarcely a night without loss to
some good citizen in some quarter or
the town. The thievt seem 70 be-
come acquainted with the location Of
ticl-s d--ir. d.. having pr viously
visit d sheds and barns and out
buildings and it may be that the ar
ii les taken are rot missed for a
number of days or weeks as the bur
glars are very careful to do clean
work. Lawn mower have been taken,
carpets that have been stored away,
a gasoline stove or two is missing,
carpenters tools, harness, hips,
r bes and even down the lit to feed
and fuel. About the only wav a
citizen may feel safe is to put every
thing under lock and key. One man
did that and the culprits stole his
paddock.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
Wednesday.

Ben Mccoy went to Joplin last
evening to care for business affairs.
Joe Beeson arrived home this morn
ing from an eastern goods-buying ex-
cursion.
L. M. Hogue, of ottumwa, is in the
city to-day caring for business and
meeting friends.
Ernie Beadle has gone to DesMoines
to accept position with the Monette-
Green Candy Co
Constable George Andrews is con-
nned TO his home by very severe
attack of erysipelas.
Mrs. Bertscb of Sigourney, mother
Of George Bertscb who has been quite
i'll, is reported better.
Mrs.Jennie Loyelace. of Des Moines,
is In the city visiting with friends and
relatives for few days.
II. L. Laird. of the Iowa Central,
wac in town this morning caring for
business affairs and visiting friends.
Mrs. S. y. Wing, who has been
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
MRS. NATION FREE.
Her Case is Dismissed and Joints
Are Closed.

Topeka, Kan. Feb. 6.-Mrs. Ma
TONS case for disturbing the peacs
Monday, when she raided joint,
was dismissed this morning. She
demanded immediate trial and threat
ened to bring suit against the city
unless her demand was acceeded to.
AS a result of yesterdays raid
Topeka is "dry" today. All joints
have closed to prevent trouble from
mobs. 1t is believed serious trouble
is impending here. The feeling to-
ward the joint keepers is intense.
The authorities have informed them
that they could not protect them il
the mobs started trouble.
Winfield, Kan. Feb. 6. Citizens
here have issued an ultimat um o the
city council demanding tn at all joints
be closed and threate ming to destroy
every one in town unless this ultima
tum is needed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
FOR WIFE MURDER.
Robert r Hill Is Hanged at Camden
New Jersey

Camden, N. j., Feb. 5.-Robert F.
Hill was hanged this morning for the
murder of his wife. The case was
pathetic. He frankly admitted the
murder and pleaded for mercy. They
were married seven years. After
two years of happiness Hill discover
ed his wife in company with male
companion. A separation followed
A pleading letter from his wife thaw-
ed Hills heart and he took her back.
He again discovered her IN decept-
ions. Finally driven insane he killed
her. The governor, though i'm.
mensely touched, was still unable to
interfere.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
COMING TO IOWA.
Mrs. Nation Will Visit Des Moines on
Her MashiUg Crusade

Des Moines, Feb 5-Mrs. Carrie
Nation is coming to Des Moines for
the express purpose of smashing sa-
looms. She intends TO show Iowa
people the kind of stuff that she and
her Kansas crusaders are made of
Local members of the prohibition
parry are greatly stirred up over the
m alter and have promised that the
exhibition of saloon smashing which
is to be given will not be participated
in by Mrs. Nation alone. 1t is not
the w. q. T U women of Des Moines
who will assist this rampant crusader
IN her Ratchet warfare, but the wives
of prominent prohibitionists, led by
Mrs. Anna E McMurray, editor of
the Iowa prohibition organ,the G m
monwealth. Mrs. McMurray has Sc
curad an opinion from Judge Nourse
to the effect that the ladies engaged
ia the crusade can smash saloon
property in Des MONIES all they may
want to without vi latiug the state
laws.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
charlie. FoehIinger Hurt.

Charl- F9hlinger received knock
out blow on the head Monday while
engaged in work vt bis store, that
might have been attended with Ser
lou results and that thu gentleman
escaped with little injury is LESS than
miracle. Mr.. F9nlinger has a
mighty sore b. ad With scalp wound
an inch and ba in length and suf-
fers the loss OF several ounces of
GO, d blood.
MIR Feblinger was in bis work shop
and wa standing under some shelly
ing on the top of which bad been
placed a rocking chair awaiting re-
pairs The chair "a dislodgeo from
its position by some jsring about the
bui di g and tell a distance Of several
tee striking him on the head. The
force Of { blow vas broken by the
stiff hat that he was wearing at IL Q
time otherwi-e the accident might
have been wore
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
BUSINESS CHANGE.
Hoe Strasburger Sells 10 hen Strasbur-
ger and Sam Loeb.

Joe Strasburger, who has been con-
Quoting a cigar factory and retail to-
bacco store on Che south side of the
park, has disposed of the property to
his brother, Ben Strasburger, and Sam
Loeb. The new proprie ors are in
possession of the shop and Joe Stras-
burger has departed for Abba to en-
gage in the retail dry goods business.
Mr.. Ben Strasburger has been on
the road for long term of service for
the Martin-Cott Hat Company, and
Mr.Loeb, a lifelong cigar man comes
from Omaha to take an interest in
the store. Both of the young men
are well known to Oskaloosa people
and will have their share of the trade
of the city.
Strasburger & Loeb contemplate a
number of improvements in the shop
in the near future. The place is to be
remodeled and will have number OF
new features at an outlay of several
hundreds of dollars.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
Was Known Here

The following press report sent out
from Clear Lake will be of interest to
friends and acquaintance in this city
who will sympathize with the unfor-
tunate man.
While experimenting the moving
away of hay by means of giant hay
fork on his farm near town, Charles
M. Grimm ,one of the champion wing
shots of the world, and winner of
second place in the great American
handicap of 1899, broke his ankle
and will probably be crippled for
life. The fork, which has capacity
of one ton, failed to make the anto-
matte catch when it reached the
ridge of the barn, distance Of forty
five feet from the ground, and came
down like shot, striking Mr. Grimm.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
POLICE NEWS.
Mayor and Justices Have Several
Cases.

There was an unusual amount of
business in the police courts to-day.
Mayor Wray heard the complaint
of Mrs Ed Jones who had AL Barn
hart arrested charged with assault
ing her son Roscoe Jones. 1t appears
that the colored fellow and white
boy were engaged in fistic encount-
er and Barnhart attempted to separ.
ate them, and in order to see that the
scrap was stopped he attempted to
take the Jones lad home. Jones
turned and fought with Barnhart and
it may be said that the defendant in
the case had to exercise a little force
in getting the lad along toward his
home. The case was dismissed.
The case of the State against
Micheal Hanna tried before Squire
Rice resulted in the placing of Hanna
under bonds of 5000 to keep the peace.
The complainant in the case was
Anton Juber who is now arrested up
on complaint of Hanna for larceny of
$40, and the case is set for Thursday.
In default of bail Juber has been
placed in jail The defendant in this
case will be remembered as the young
man who was arrested at davenport
a couple of weeks ago and returned
to the city charged by Hanna with
the abduction of Hanpa's daughter
whom he married after being returned
to this city. ....
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
HAS NO CLAIM.
Man Employed In Disreputabie House
Has No Standing IN Court

Davenport, Feb. 5 -Judge j. w.
Bollinger in the district court has
taken action against houses of ill
fame. A man appeared with a suit
for wages amounting to $1,000
against woman, proprietress of a
resort of i'll repute. He claimed that
he had been resident of the place
for nine years and had worked with
out compensation. He had been dis
charged and wanted pay for the
work he had done. Judge Bollinger
promptly threw the case out of
court. He ruled that the house of
ill fame has no legal status in Iowa;
that a claim against one by person
who has served it in the course of
it's business is not entitled to the pro-
lection of the courts any more than
the house itself.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07

The sum of 500 in cash will repaid
by the board OF directors of the In
dependent District OF Mad son No 6,
of Madison Township, NJ ahaska Coun-
~, Iowa, for the arrest and onvict-
ion of the party or parties, who en-
tered the school house of said dis
trict on u e night of January %, 1901,
and burned school books and other
school property
Signed C. B. Coffin, lames Cruzen
and w. M. Tysseling, Board.
l26d-27w2
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
BIG THEFT OF CATTLE.
seventy -ei2ht Head stolen From a
Farm Near Spencer

Spencer, Feb. Perhaps the big
geIJ and boldest theft of cattle that
ever occurred in Iowa was discovered
Sunday. SeN euty eight h. al OF cate
valued at $4,000 and owned by M. M
re 'se, OF s. encer, were stolen from
farm near here Saturday night. The
theft was discovered by Peese Sun
day Afternoon, when he went to feed
them. kilograms have heen sent to
all the principal stock va DIS, but no
trace has yet been found II is be-.
H. we'd, however, that the stock will
be discovered before they reach the
butchers hands, though the herd
may be divided up and secreted or
placed with other h rds and identiti-
cation made very difficult.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
Cbronic Con.tipa,ion cured

w. R. Trott, ISL Garfield avenue, Chi
cago writes: For the past ten years /
have suffered with chronic constipation
and have tried many of the laxatives on
the market, with little or no results. |
tried Baileys Laxative Tablets and was
more than pleased with the results. 1t
is the only medicine that has afforded
me permanent relief and | take great
pleasure in recommending it to any one
suffering from constipation and its re-
suits" Chocolate coated. 20 tablets for
10 cents, 90 for rs cents. postpaid. The
active principle is cascara sagrada. the
only known cure for constipation. Made
by Lakeside Medicine Co., Chicago. Sold
by G. N. Bee;hler, Oskaloosa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07

part of the entertainment was devot
ed 70 euchre and there were nine
tables In the contest. Warren Kali
bach won the honors for the highest
score, Byron Preston played the great
est number Of lone hands, and Mrs.
O. v. Hoffman, was accorded the
championship for the greatest num-
Der of losing hands. There will be
receptions and entertainment for
ladies at the home on Thursday and
Friday afternoons.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07

A lady writes: Il shake Aliens Foot
ease into my gloves and rub little on
my hands. 1t saves my gloves by alb
'orbing 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: at
is a grand preparation; I am using it
constantly in my practice" All drug
and shoe stores sell it, CSC. Sample
sent FREE. Address Allen S. Ohm
,tead e Row " Y
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
SERIOUS RUNAWAY.
DIR. Henderson's Fine Horse Hurt and
Afterwards Shot

DR.. ]. s. Henderson had a bad run
away near Muchakinock Monday
morning. One of his fine driving
horses was so badly injured that it
had to be killed to end its suffering.
The doctor was driving through the
snow and drift upset the Blu ggy,
throwing him out. The team got
away and ran to the stable The other
horse was also badly hurt but will
recover.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
w. G. SMITH
Valentines

The missives of st. Valentine have
arrived in the city and are displayed
in the windows of several of the
shops. The assortment this year is
something wonderful. Considerable
art is displayed in the makeup of
these bits of paper and paint and
many dollars change hands on ac-
count of the day and custom.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
Cheers For Emperor

London, Feb. 5 -kaEe, Wilhelm
and King Edward arrived this morn
ing eDroute 10 Mailbo' o, Pb house
Paddington station was closed bur
there was big crowd outtioe. III re
was continusi cheering Tor ihe Kai-
ser while ala flags we're juil masted.
Edward bowed Presently to the
people.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
PUBLIC SALES.
SARAH p. SHAW.

SARAH p. SHAW,
| will sell at public auct on at her farm,
8 miles west of Oskaloosa, on Mon
day, Feb. IL, at O'Clock, seven mich
cows, 2 heifers, spring calves, .
work horses, 1 set of work harness,
wagon, 1 stirring pillow, riding
cultivator, garden pillow, harrow,
bob sled, dozen chickens, and
other articles. Easy terms. Col.
Jas. Willis, auctioneer.
WILLIS ]. wILLHoIT
will sell at public auction at his resi-
dence seven miles northeast of Oska-.
loosa, Iowa, on Thursday, Feb. 81, at
10 O'Clock, so head of high grade COM
ing 2-year-old steers in fine condition,
head of horses, brown draft geld
ing years old, one general purpose
gelding coming years old, span of
black draft mares coming and
years old, sired by e. s. Prine's)
Saltpetre; IL head of pure bred Pol
and China brood sows, l pure bred
Poland China boar, IA head of sum-
mer shoats, pure bred; $500 bushels
of corn, some choice seed corn of the
Without variety, 40 tons of choice hay
in the barn, 20 acres of oats in stack,
300 bushels of oats in the bin, new
Dowden barrow, % barred Plymouth
Rock eockerels, l Is foot harrow,
sulky pillow, l cross. cut saw, / Har-
pooh hay fork, l 10 foot tent, Sx12O
foot seine, John Deer corn pillow and
attachments. Terms-Cash, or note
with approved security drawing per
cent interest from date. Jas. Willis,
auctioneer.
W. c. SMITH
will sell at public auction on the Rod
Ball farm, miles southeast of Oska-
loosa, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 10
O'Clock, 5 high grade Short Horn
cows, bull calves; mares, one
and the other 10 years old, and two
coming 3-yr-old colts. % fall pigs
and brood sows safe in pig; 80 head
Delane ewes all bred to Deiane buck.
Disc harrow, A horse pillow, riding
cultivator, new Mccormick mower,
some corn and hay and about dox
chickens, Early Ohio potatoes, etc.
Usual terms. Free Lunch.
Col. Jas. Willis, Auct.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
REAL ESTATE DEALS
Transfers of Mahaska County Lots and
Lands Filed For Record.

Nash ,Jno and Nancy roFrank
T Nash, ~ sw and "a n1
sw 1376-15, 100 acres 10
Kooglrr, Fred A and wife to
Chas A Shaw, M sw NV
IS 1915 49,, 1880 o.
Yeoman, o N and wife to
Chas Martin, lot 20 East ad
Fremont -. :. .... sa5 0
Hughes. William E and wife
of Coffee, Kansas, 20 Peter
RoseI thal. Sc sw and sw SO
and pit sw sS % rs II. -. 3,s07 o.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
Cold morning.

Tuesday morning was the coolest
OF the season, the thermometer be-
ing three below zero at o'clock. II
the county has no colder weather
than that during the month it will
have passed the winter with a re-
markably light wea her record.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
3,sO7 90
Relief I'm Six Hours.

DistressnS Kidne, and Bladder Disease re-
lieved in SIX hours by"New I, reat south Amer
lean Kidney ure." II is great surprise on
account of its exceeding prnmptre~s in reiiev
Il q uaiu IN bl adder. kidneys ana back, in male
- female Relieves rejection 4 water almost
immt dmtely " you want quick relief AID
ure this the remedy. Sold by Green & Rent
ley, drug glsIs. OskaloOsa, la. 43yi
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
The JeRries Injunction

Cincinnati, Feb. 5.-Arsuments in
the legal bat lie o, er u 2 stt. mnr to
get an Injunction against the Jeffries-
Rubin fight began this morning
before Judge HOLSTER. The room
was mass of PEE pie, an indication
OF the interest in The Gaze. A dozen
ministers we're in the suci-nce.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
Cutters out.

All who have rigs with runners of
any sort have been out having a
sleigh ride. There are cutters and
bob sleds by the score and sleighing
parties viii be strictly in it for the
next few days.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
The lee Harvest

Lon Mobley is at work getting his
ice housed and states that three more
d iys will see him finished. The ice
that he is now handling varies from
seven to fourteen inches in thickness
aid is of fine quality. de has been
b using seven hundred tons daily
now for the past several days.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-02-07
Had s,...h H,ae.

Rev w ii. Fro,t of the Episcopal
church gave his hoy cnoir" 10 the
number or about tbirty u 81 iehing
party last nIkbt that was grea'ly en-
joyed. The party bad refiesbments
served at Beacon al jolly good
time was had by all who participated
in The affair.