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The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
STATE CONVENTION.
Cedar Rapids Preparing to Care
for the Gathering.

Cedar Rapids, July 80 = Reports
from every section of the state indi-
cate that Cedar Rapids will have its
hands full next week, yet the local
committee is confident that it will be
able to provide accommodations for
all who come. A room committed"
has been atwork for several days,
and there are few of the better
homes in the city that are not on the
committees list for rooms, at least.
Naturally the delegates we're looked
after frst, and when it was settled
that every delegate would be pleas
antly cared for, the extra" list was
opened for visitors, few, if any, of
whom will be assigned until they ap-
ply to the headquarters of the COM
mittee in the old union station, First
avenue and Fourth street, from which
visitors will be sent out in charge of
messenger boys or other persons en-
ployed to direct them. The big aud
itorium is now practically ready for
the seating of-the delegates. The
committees will give the districts
with candidates preference over the
others, and the plan contemplates
the seating of each delegation so
that the chairman will have a seat on
an aisle. After the 1,647 delegates
have been seated there will be 100
chairs for spectators on the first
floor, with a large committee room
reserved for ladies. There will be
$500 seats for spectators, and tickets
for the same will be divided among
the delegations in proportion to
their size, the local committee re-
serving but few.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
THE HANNA FACRORY
Money is in Sight for the New
Building.

The last effort of the committee Of
business men to raise $4,000 to help
build new home for the Hanna
factory has been crowned with sue
cess. For time it seemed that the
limit had been reached when 81, 500
was raised, but Monday and Tuesday
the other $500 was either raised or in
sight. Many who had refused on
former visits, had reconsidered, and
met the committee with cheerful sub
scriptions. Others who had given in
creased their donations, and by keep
ing everlastingly at it the committee
will come out with success.
The town is thus assured of anoth-
or big Improvement this fall in the
shape of factory building to cost
from $4,000 to $1,000. 1t also secures
the permanent location of the institu-
ton and will gain materially in the
increased number of hands employed
in the factory as soon as room can
be had. A site will be selected at
once and the building erected as fast
as material and help can be had.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
POLICE NEWS.
Troubles OF the People as Told by the
Policemen.

The sheriff from Monmouth arrived
Tuesday morning and took into his
custody two men giving the names of
Wallace and Walker. The men had
been employed on the railroad near
Monmouth but had recently been dis
charged. Being out of money they
made an assault on a man near the
city and relieved him of some $50
escaping to this city on the train.
They had been here about twenty-four
hours when they were locatedtby the
Monmouth police and warrants sworn
ont against them. They we're arrested
by the home police Monday afternoon
and held in Jail until the sheriff could
take them back. He arrived Tuesday
and left with his prisoners for Mon
mouth where the trial will be held.
The case of CLANCY Jones which was
set for trial. Tuesday morning was
brought up, but as the side for pros
ecution was not present the case was
dismissed. Mrs. Jones was charged
with stealing money from a man
named Wolf, of Ottumwa, one night
during the Elks races.
James Berry, who was given thirty
days in jail recently for stealing a
case of canned beef from box car
in the Iowa Central yards, was brought
before the mayor again Tuesday
morning. He said if he was let out
he'd leave the town Immediately and
"never come back any more" and
the mayor reconsidered the sentence
and gave him two hours "to clear
out"
There was a fight at the steam
swing on High avenue west Monday
evening between two men who gave
the names of Plail and Reese. The
police are on the hunt for the COM
batants but as yet have not been able
to locate them. 1t is said that Reese
hit Plail on the head with a brick.
There was very little excitement in
police circles this morning. The
deputy sheriff from Sigourney ar
rived over the Rock Island in the
evening with two boys whom he was
takingto the reform school at Eldora.
Being unable to make connections
with the Central he put his prisoners
in jail until the next train. The boys
would give no names7and very few
particulars could be learned. One
was from Hedrick and the other from
Sigourney. They broke into a second
hand store in sigourney and stole a
rife and after investigation were
ordered to the reform school.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
A BRUTAL CRIME.
Two Tennesseeans Are Murdered and
Robbed Near PocRhOntaS, Va.
Suspects Arrested.

Roanoke, Va, July S1.-The dead
bodies of John Tolley and Charles
Berry were> found Monday in the
county road between Pocahontas, Va,
and Coopers, w. Va. They had been
murdered and robbed. The two muir
dered men were cousins and hailed
from Tennessee. When they started
for Coopers Monday morning it is al
legged they were followed by Mary
Graham and Bob Niddiffer. When
FOLEY and Berry had gotten a short
distance across the state line into
West Virginia they were fred upon
from behind. FOLEY was shot
through the back of the head and
Berry, who is supposed to have turned
when the first shot was fired, was
shot through the side of the head just
above the ear. FOLEY was shot twice.
Mary Graham and Bob Nidditfer were
arrested and lodged in Jail at Blue
field The coroner's inquest devel-
oped facts which implicated Pete
Spangler, George Nelson, George Ora
ham and Jack Martin, all four of
whom were arrested and placed in
jail. The motive for the killing is be-
lieved to have been robbery.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
oeIebratIon at Newport.

Newport, r. l., July 31.-The cele-
bration of Viewpoints summer fete in
honor of the North Atlantic squadron
and the New York Yacht club feet
was held Tuesday. The streets of the
city and the yachts in the inner har-
Dor were a mass of flags and bunt-
ing. Special trains and steamboats,
brought thousands of visitors from
Boston, Providence, Fall River and
other places in this vicinity. In the
morning boat races were held be-
tween local crews and the crews OF
the United States warvessels. In the
afternoon there was a land parade in
which soldiers from the fort and sail
ors from the war vessels participated
with the local Rhode Island militia
and naval reserves. Gen. Joseph
Wheeler was the grand marshal
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
DRAWING CONTINUES.
More About the Interesting Scenes
at the Government Land Lot
terry in Eel Reno.

Ell Reno, Okla, July 31.-When the
second days meeting opened here
Tuesday the sky was overcast with
clouds, which were a most welcome
shade from the scorching rays of the
sun. At just $50 a. m. the great
boxes began to roll and the lively
click of score of typewriters re-
corded the names of lucky home
Steaders, about 5000 of whom faced
the platform. Steadily the crowd in
creased until fully $4,000 men and
women who were seeking homes in
the new country had gathered to hear
the announcement of the drawing.
There were many hundreds more
women noticeable among the crowds
than on the first day of the drawing.
At 1870 p. m, after an adjournment
for lunch, the boxes were again
started in motion and the record
from clerks began with No. 1851
in each district. Interest increased
as the drawing progressed and the
crowds were larger than at any time
before. There were 1850 numbers
drawn out of the great containers
Tuesday from each district. making
a total drawn of 4,5O0.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
BAD RUNAWAY.
Chas. Gibson Injured by a Fractions
Team

There was a serious runaway on
High avenue Monday evening about
O'Clock. Chas. Gibson, Familiarity
known as Bogus, Henry Snow and
Oscar Lee, the last two being col
ored, were driving a spirited team
of bays around the square, when the
horses became frightened near the
Baldauf corner. Starting to run,
they soon became manageable.
They went west on High avenue to-
ward the Iowa Central tracks at ter
rife speed. Lee, who was in the
back seat, jumped when the team
was opposite Ley Bros store, with
no particular injury. The horses ran
on to the narrow gauge tracks, where
Blattner's ice wagon was standing.
Snow tried to turn out but couldn't
control the horses. The trap was
overturned and both men thrown
out. Snow received several hard
knocks and bruises, but was other
wise unhurt. Gibson, however, was
thrown out on his head, receiving
bad cut and almost fracturing his
skull. He WAS taken to the Hotel
Imperial, where he had been en-
ployed for some time, and Drs. Cole
& Gone dressed the wound on his
head, which was about six inches
long and required twenty stitches 10
close. Throughout the whole per-
Torrance, Gibson showed the utmost
pluck and endurance.
The team belonged to Fred Me-
Cam, who lives west of the city,
and was on trial before being pur-
chased. The trap was badly demol.
ished and one horse seriously in
jured.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
EASILY DECIDED.
This Question Should be An
swered Easily by Oskaloosa
., IS 4Ay People.

Which is wiser-to have con-
fidence in the opinions of your
fellow citizens or depend on state
ments made by utter strangers? Read
this:
Mr.. W. J. Carson, of 215 b
avenue west, says: 81 had pain in
the lower part of the abdomen and
aching in the small Of my back?
These were exceedingly distressing
at intervals and caused me much
concern. saw Doan's Kidney Pills
advertised to cure all forms of kidney
trouble. / went to Blakeslee Bros.
drug store and got d box. The remedy
took hold from the start and by the
time I had finished the treatment my
backache and abdominal pains dis
appeared"
Sold by all druggists. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no substitute.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
1T WAS A FAKE.
LATE Young Admits the conger
Interview was Bogus.

Des Moines, Iowa, July 80 --Lafay-
cite Young, publisher of the Des
Moines Capital, prints the following
signed statement at the head of the
editorial column of the Capital.
A Card.
"A week ago matter appeared in
the Daily Capital in my absence pur-
porting to be an interview with
Minister Conger at San Francisco.
1t is due to Mr.. Conger and to the
public for me to make the statement
that the matter was written in the
Daily Capital office, attempting to
give expression to what was believed
to be Minister Conger's feelings in
regard to the governorship.
The interview was wholly unauthor-
lied and sincerely regret its publi-
cation in the Capital under San
Francisco date or any other date.
The matter was not submitted to
me, being out of the city, and was
not submitted to the person repre-
senting me in my absence.
LAFAYETTE YOUNG,
Editor Des Moines Capital.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01

the members of the board slipped
away one by one TO their respective
homes, until no one was left at head
quarters but President Shaffer and
Secretary Williams. They at first re
fused to give any information, but
finally President Shaffer volunteered
the statement that an adjournment
had been taken until to-day. Further
than this he would say nothing, bu;
admitted then even the announce
ment OF adjournment was more than
he should have said. Secretary VIII
liams said matters were in such a
condition that nothing could be made
public.
Alleged status of the Case.
After many trials and much ques-
tioning concerning the strike confer
ence, the following condition appears
to be the real status of the case. The
intimation comes from excellent au-
thority: 1t is not hitch over any
one clause in the propositions for a
settlement, submitted by ]. Pierpont
Morgan, of the United States steel
corporation to the Amalgamated as
sociation, that is holding back an
early settlement of the strike. The
real cause of the trouble is that there
are two pronounced elements found
in the makeup of the executive board
of the Amalgamated association.
The conservative force, headed by
President I. j. Shaffer, Secretary
John Williams, Trustee John Morgan
and some of the older and more ex-
perienced leaders, are understood to
look with favor upon the PROPOSE
tions submitted. On their face, it is
said, they may not appear to be as
complete q vindication for the work
ers as was hoped for, but the posi-
bilities for extending the influence of
the Amaigamated association through
the mills of the corporation are man
fold. The more radical element,
which is largely made up of the ag-
gressive and younger men, are I'M
derstood to be anxious to hold out
for more favorable terms. The con-
troversy between the members of the
board, while calmly conducted, it is
understood, was not near an agree
ment when an adjournment was
taken Tuesday night.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
ASKS TO BE EXCUSED
Admiral Kimberly Won't Serve in
Schley Investigation.

Washington, July 31.-A letter has
been received at the navy department
from Admiral Kimberly, asking to be
excused from the Schley court of in
quiry on account of the state of his
health. The admiral is understood to
be suffering from heart trouble. The
application was placed in the hands
of Secretary Long, who will dispose
of the matter from his home in
Higham, Mass.
When the navy department closed
at four o'clock Tuesday afternoon
Admiral Crowninshield, acting secre-
tary of the navy, said he had not seen
the letter which Admiral Schley wrote
to the secretary of the navy ac-
knowledging the receipt of the court
of inquiry precept and making certain
suggestions in reference thereto.
Capt. James Parker, the former naval
officer, who is acting as assistant
counsel in the case for Admiral
Schley, says that the letter was
mailed to Secretary Long at six
o'clock Sunday evening. Capt. Parker
says that he himself deposited the
letter in box at the general post
office. In the ordinary course of the
mails the letter should have reached
Secretary Long Monday morning. The
supposition at the department is that
if Secretary Long received the letter
he took it with him on his departure
from Washington Tuesday morning
without making its contents known
to the officials of the department. 1t
is certain that the letter of Admiral
Schley comments upon the fifth speci-
fication of the precept, and, it is be-
lieved, makes certain suggestions re-
garding it. Capt. Parker viii remain
here several days to complete his eX-
animation of the official papers bear
ing upon matters which will come be-
fore the court.
Long won't Talk.
New York, July 31.-John D. Long,
secretary of the navy, arrived in
New York city en- route to Massachu-
setts for a months vacation. The Sec
rotary declined to talk on the Schley
case, saying his recent order impos-
ing silence applied to persons in the
navy department..
Schley Preparing His Case.
Washington, July 31.-Secretary
Long left Tuesday for his annual va
cation, which will be spent in New
England. Until the return of Assist
ant Secretary Hackett, Admiral
Crowninshield, chief o. the bureau of
navigation, will be acting secretary
of the navy. =
Admiral Schley has already begun
the preparation of his case. At his
request Mr. James Parker, his assist
ant counsel, Tuesday made applica-
ton to the department for permis-'
sion to examine the logs and official
records in connection with the move
ments of the ships on the south side
of Cuba, and this permission was
granted. Mr.. Parker was given &C.
cess to these documents and was eX-
amining them Tuesday. Both Ad-
miral Dewey, the president of the
court, and Admiral Benham were at
the department Tuesday. The latter
has formally acknowledged the re-
ceipt of the order of Secretary Long
detailing him on the court. There is
no question of acceptance of such
detail where an officer is physically
able to serve and Admiral Benham
expects to be present when the court
convenes September 10.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
AFTER BRICK.
OsIEaIOOsa Article InIGreat Demand for
Building Enterprises.

H. G. True and J. M. Crosson we're
in the city Tuesday looking for brick
with which to make building i'm
provements in the burned district OF
Eddyville. The gentlemen are con-
templating extensive improvements
and are after large orders of building
material. Knowing of the excellence
of the Oskaloosa product they came
here to make arrangements for con-
tracts,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
ILLEGAL BANK NOTES.
old Plates of New Brunswick, N. j.,
Bank Fall Into Hands of Dis
honest Parties.

Washington, July 23.-Chief Wilkie,
of the secret service, has received a
number of bank notes printed from the
original plantes used by the State
bank of New Brunswick, N. j., over so
years ago. The bank went out of ex-
isteuce some time in the SOS and it
was supposed that the steel plates
from which its notes were printed
were destroyed. 1t seems, however,
hands of parties who have printed
from them large quantities Of notes
which have been put into circulation
from New York to San Francisco. A
very large percentage of the notes so
far discovered are twos. although some
ones and fives are being sent in. Inas-
much as the notes are not counterfeits
of any United States note or obliga ton
the makers and passers cannot be
prosecuted under the United States
laws, but it is said they can be pun
ished for fraud under the state laws.
It appears that the notes readily pass
along the Canadian frontier as the
takers think they are the notes of the
Canadian Province of New Brunswick,
the words "New Jersey" being
printed in small letters. The notes are
printed on bond paper and are quite
as good in every way as the originals.
1t is said that possibly 100000 of
these notes are In circulat ton.
Joliet, ILL.,, July 23.-Charles Leon
ard and Edward Judge are in the coun-
ty Jail here awaiting trial for passing
bills of the State bank of New Bruins
wick, N. j., referred to in a dispatch
from Washington. Chief Wilkie, Of
the secret service, discovered these
bills were in circulation, printed from
old plates. Recently the friends of
Judge attempted his release through
habeas corpus proceedings, but were
unsuccessful.
Presidents Horses Reach Canton.
Canton, o., July 22.-The presidents
team of blacks from the white house
stable arrived Saturday morning in a
horse car attached to the express
train. This is taken as an indication
of an extended stay in Canton. The
president already had three horses
here, sent from Washington in advance
Of his coming.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
Immenae stock of cold.

Washington, July 31.--The stock OF
gold in the treasury to-day is the
largest in the history of the govern
ment and Is accommodating at the rate
of S4,5oO,oO0 TO $4,000 900 month.
The figures are s5O4,s5f,297, of which
s24s, e5s, 69s is free gold, but including
the $l5o.Oo0.ooO gold reserve. Since
July /, 1900, the stock Of gold on hand
has increased about 100000.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
Stains Restored.

washingtonAJuly 3O.-The postmas-
ter general has issued an order for
mally placing the American postal
service in China on the same basis as
before the outbreak. The order di-
reefs that the United States military
postal service there, established Au-
gust 2, 1900, be discontinued, to take
effect September /, and also discon-
tinues United States military station
No. /, China, upon the same date.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
To BE Cleaned Up.
social.
Closing song,

A train of several passenger cars
was brought into the Iowa Central
yards Wednesday morning to be re-
fitted and cleaned up. Most of them
were used in Tuesdays excursion
from Montezuma to Clear Lake and
they show the wear and tear con-
siderably. Several were used to carry
the 49uh and 50th regiments of militia
to and from their camp at Dubuque,
and all need cleaning badly.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
Con.tltution WING Again.

New London, Conn, July 25.--In a
fine southwest breeze over the 39-mile
course from New Haven breakwater
to Sarah's Ledge, at the mouth of
New London harbor, the Constitution
again showed what superb racing
craft she IL in light weather and
smooth water. She beat the Column
Din Wednesday eight minutes and 70
seconds, fairly and squarely.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01

Nashville, Tenn, July 23.--In con-
nection with report from Washing
ton that Commissioner of Pensions II.
Clay Exams was TO become governor of
Porto Rico upon the resignation Of
Gov. Allen, Maj. A. w. Willis, postmas-
ter at Nashville, has received letter
from Mr.. Evans. The letter is in reply
to one OF inquiry and states emphatic
ally that the story is without founda-
ton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
President. Horses Reach Canton.
FniInre nt sonth mana.

South Bend, Ind, July 3o.--Jacob
NJ. Chillas, the owner of one Of South
Bends leading dry goods houses, fled
q petition In bankruptcy Monday.
The liabilities are given a. taA.Oes,
and the assefs, s2S,2so.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
Lxnehed.

Vidalia, Ga, July 26.--Frank Erie, a
negro desperado, who held up and
robbed commissary clerk at Davis
Camp No. 2, was taken from the town
jail Thursday morning at two o'clock
by crowd Of unknown men and shot
70 death.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
CbiIdreps Home Burned.

Berlin. Wis, July 22.-The home Of
Dependent children in this city burned
at $3.50 Sunday afternoon, totally de-
stroying the house and barn; Nine
teen children are made homeless.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
PROGRAM

PROGRAM.
Opening song by club.
Scripture reading, B. S. Rogers.
Prayer, Benjamin Andrews.
Reading minutes Of last meeting.
Treasurer's report.
Business.
Song.
Defamation, "Girls = That Are
Wanted" Myrtle Williams.
Is there need of a Prohibition
Party and why? led by A. L. Blakley.
Defamation, "Girls of Today"
Edna Blakley.
How can we best advance the in
terests of the Prohibition Party?"
Led by VIM. Crosson.
Three minute talks free for all after
each topic has been presented by the
leader.
Defamation, 1.-TWO Glasses, )"
Master Graham.
Social.
Closing song.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
Turned II Down.

Madrid, July 22.-The Spanish sem
ate rejected motion which had been
opposed by the premier, Senior Sagas-
ia, to determine by inquiry who was
responsible for the disasters to Spain
in The war with the United States.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
ProcIaimed PresIalent.

Santiago de Chill, July 2e.---Jerman
Riesco was formally proclaimed pres
ident OF Chill Thursday. he was
elected 70 this once June2A
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
Prohibition Meeting

The Mahaska County Prohibition
club will meet at the residence of
Mrs. E. u. Smith, 624 North @ street,
Saturday evening, August 8, at s
O'Clock.