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FORCED INTO BANKRUPTCY.
Chicago Creditors who Secure
Appointment of Receivers.

Minneapolis, MINI, July 29.-Chi-
cago creditors of the T. NJ. Roberts
Supply House, in voluntary bankrupt
cy proceedings before Judge Lochren,
in the United States court, secured
the appointment of Charles NJ. Way
and Frank w. Shaw as receivers.
The bankruptcy proceedings were
begun on behalf of three Chicago
firms, the Chicago Handle Bar COM
pany, the American Stove company
and George W. Trout & Co. 1t was
stated Friday night that probably a
majority of the 1000 creditors would
approve taking the matter into the
courts.
1t is estimated that the stock Is
worth between 100000 and $500, 900.
Besides the stock there are practical
ly no assets. The unsecured liabili-
ties are estimated at $4os, 900, secured
liabilities about s35o,o0o more.
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JOY 'MoNG THE CoMsToCKs
Unexpected Informal Family Reunion
at Hotel !AnRcRpa.

Ventura California Signal: Captain
A. j. Comstock, an old pioneer of Ma
haska county, Iowa-and who for
more than fifty years has resided near
Oskaloosa-the father of DR.. A. j.
Comstock, Alfred and James Com
stock, of the SINH, Mrs. Ed Sheridan
and Mrs. o. Orr, accompanied by his
wife and daughter, ie here on visit.
He came unexpectedly, and is very
much enjoying the surprise he is Civ
ing his friends, children and grand
children. To-day he and Mrs. Com
stock entertained a number of his
children and his old townsman, W.
E. Shepherd, at the Anacapa.
Captain COmstock Is a veteran Of
two wars, the Mexican and Civil and
although he has seen hard service,
and endured the pioneer life of a
miner in California, in 1852, and the
hardships of pioneer farmer OF Iowa
for over fifty years, is now over 70
years of age, he has the vigor Of a
man of fifty, and is hopeful and
CHEEKY.
But few men, of our country have
had as large an experience, but few
have led more active life. To such
men the country owes more than it
can ever repay. Captain Comstock
resided here about twenty-five years
ago. The method of doing business
was too slow then for a man of his
habit and he returned to Iowa. He
notes many improvements here and
thinks when he gets ready to retire,
about twenty years hence, he may
come back again to spend the remain
ing years of his life.
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VICTIMS OF A FIRE.
Two Lives Lost in a Blaze at
Louisville, KY.

Louisville, Ky, July 29.-Max Belo-
witch, a cigarmakep and James Pur-
den, policeman, lost their lives early
Sunday morning in an effort to res
cue women and children who were i'm
periled by fire which destroyed the
property of the Badgely Graham Pho
geographic Supply company. Seven
firemen were injured.
Shortly before midnight terrific
explosion awoke everybody in the
neightborhood, and among the first
to reach the street before the build
ing, on jefferson street, near Fourth,
and adjoining offices of Associated
Press, was Max Belovitch, cigar
maker, living across the street. Hard
ly had the hrst explosion died away
before he dashed up the side stairs
in answer to a woman's screams.
About the time he reached the sec
ond floor he must have fallen, for
when picked up only few moments
afterward his right side was burned
to crisp. Police Officer James Pur-
den was found on the third floor suf-
located. When the first crash came
there was nothing but smoke, but in
a moment afterward the place was a
veritable firetrap from floor to roof.
The loss is about $4,000; insurance
unknown.
1t developed that Max Belovitch,
who lost his life in the fire, dashed up
the stairs to save the life of a young
woman to whom he was greatly at
tached and who, he thought, was in a
fat above. Policeman James Purdon,
who also lost his life, went upstairs
in the burning building in an effort to
save Belovitch. Fire Captain Timothy,
Lehan, Firemen Burnett Hardin
Charles Kellar, Charles Brown and
Harry Swain and Policeman John
Hepp were injured either by being
overcome by heat or smoke or by fall
ing into the cellar of the burning
building. None of them is seriously
hurt.
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EDDYvILLE NEWS.
Items cleaned From the Ever W ateh-
ful Tribune.

John H. Miller, east Of town, has
bought 20 acres east of oskaloosa
known as the Wright property and
will soon move there TO make his
future home.
Constable Grant, OF oskaloosa,
was here Wednesday and made
search for liquor in the tent in the
gravel pit north of town. A small
amount of liquor was seized.
Grant Truax, Of st. Paul, Mimi,
accompanied by his sister, Mrs. Helen
Schsfer, and his children departed
Monday for Lake Minnetonka for a
fortnight's outing. MIR. Truax is
member of the firm OF Carpenter,
Huggard & Truax, OF st. Paul and
Crookston, Mimi.
Elliott & Son purchased of Grant
Cowley, the lot east of the Crosson
lot recently purchased by John Ryan
on Walnut street, also 26x24 feet con-
Meeting and facing on Third street.
They will erect brick building on
this property in the near future for
their hardware and tinware business.
Miss Austin Gray, one of our oldest
settlers and most highly esteemed
citizens died Monday last after a
lingering illness, induced by fall
during the winter. The funeral SER
vices were held from the late home
Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Gilbert Of
ficiating. The remains were laid to
rest in Highland cemetery.
A slight rain Wednesday p. m. re-
lieved the heated condition of the
atmosphere for few hours, but was
of little benefit to the crops. The
late corn in the vicinity of town is
still in fair condition and will make
a fair crop if rain soon comes. Corn
is selling on the market at SOC per
bushel and hay has sailed up to s12
per ton. The watermelon crop while
slightly short and of small variety,
will only be little short of the aver
age, and the advance guard will be
put on the market or sale the first of
next week.
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RATES TO CONVENTION.
Weaver Announces a One
Fare Rate for the Round Trip.

The rate to the Republican State
Convention to be held in Cedar Rapids
7, will be one-fare for the
round trip as per the following an.
1 have been able to secure reduced
rates for Republican State Conven-
ton as follows:
Rates of one-fare from all points
in Iowa to Cedar Rapids and re-
turn; excursion tickets to be sold
August and Z, good to return leav-
ing Cedar Rapids until and includ-
ing August 9, 1901.
Tickets limited for going passage
commencing date of sale and for
continuous passage in each di-
rection. Yours truly,
II. o. WEAVER,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
The Modern Way.

Coummends itself to the well-informed
to DO pleasantly and effectually what
was formerly done in the crudest man
ner and disagreeably as we'll. 10
cleanse the system and break up colds,
headaches, and feverS without unpleas-
ant after effects, use the delightful Ii
guild laxative remedy Syrup of Figs.
Made by California iG Syrup Co.
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KING OF THE TURF.
The TrOtting Stallion Cresccus Goes
a Mile in 2iO2 IA mt Cleveland,
breaking the Record.

Cleveland, o., July 27.--Amid the en-
thusiastic cheers of nearly 10000 peo-
pie, Cresceus, the worlds champion
trotting stallion, again demonstrated
that he is the peer of all trotters by
trotting a mile Friday afternoon over
the Gleuville track in 2:02A. This es-
tablishes q new worlds record for
trotting races for both sexes, re-
placing the former worlds record of
2:03A, held by The Abbott. He was
driven by George Ketcham. Accom-
panied by a runner, the chestnut stall
lion fairly flew to the quarter, the
timers watches registering just 80
seconds. AS Cresceus swung into the
back stretch he was Joined by sec
ond runner, and, although many pre-
dicted that the footing was such as
would retard his speed, he reached
the half in t:O1. As the time was
hung out the immense crowd broke
out in cheers, as it was evident that
the mile would be a fast one. The
three-quarters pole was reached in
1:31A, and as the great stallion trot-
ted into the stretch, a runner on
either side, his frictionless, machine
like stride was fairly eating up the
distance.
Never once faltering, notwithstand-
ing the terrific clip, he fairly flew to
the wire, being sustained only by his
indomitable courage and almost hui
man intelligence, not being touched
once by the whip, his sole urging be-
ing the drivers voice and the thun-
dering hoofbeats of the accompany
ing runners AS the time for the mile
was ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the i'm
mense crowd realized that a new
worlds record had been established,
Ketcham and his favorite stallion
we're rendered an ovation such as has
been but seldom witnessed on race
track. Thousands of enthusiastic
people rushed out on the track and
Ketcham was lifted from the sulky
and carried to the grand stand on
the shoulders of admirers. Cheer aft
er cheer rent the air, and the name
of Cresceus was upon the lips of ev-
eryone present. "Ketcham!" "Ketch-
ami" yelled the crowd, and the owner
of the sturdy son of Robert McGregor
was almost carried into the judges
stand, where he delivered brief adj
dress.
Cresceus now not only holds the
worlds trotting record for both sexes,
but last week at the Detroit grand cir
cult meeting, by trotting in 2:o6s4 and
2:o5 in his race against Charley Herr,
secured the worlds record for the two
fastest heats ever trotted in a race,
his second mile in s:o5 also being new
worlds record for the fastest mile ever
trotted in a race and also the fastest
second heat ever trotted. The former
trotting queen, Maud S., made her rec
ord of 2:osA to a high wheel suEky
over this famous course, which time
has never been equaled to a similar
hitch. Since that time numerous minor
records have been established and last
September Cresceus trotted to the
worlds stallion record of 1904 over this
track. His remarkable and almost
phenomenal performance Friday was
fitting climax for one of the most
successful race meetings ever held in
Cleveland.
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shot while Trying to Eseape.

Monticello, Fla, July 29.-Simon VIII
liams, condemned to death for the
murder of Deputy Sheriff Hawkins,
and sentenced to hang August 8,
made dash for liberty Sunday after
noon. After a desperate fight, in
which Deputy Sheriff R. Fl. fitzpatrick
was badly wounded by Williams with
his own pistol, the negro fed, but
was shot to death. Officer Kilpat-
rick's wounds in the groin. His con-
dition is critical.
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struck hx a Train

Memphis, Tenn, July PA Louis
vile q Nashville train struck three
negro children a few miles northeast
Of the city, killing Dan Branch, aged
six, and Stella Jackson, aged 10, and
fatally injuring William Jackson, six
years old
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01

Thos. w. Carter, of ASHORE, N. C.,
had Kidney Trouble and one bottle of
Foley's Kidney Cure effected a perfect
cure, and he says there is no remedy
that will compare with it.
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
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and cheerfulness soon
disappear when the kid
ncys are out Of order
or diseased.
Kidney trouble has
become 50 prevalent
that 1t is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
neys. Ifthe child urin-
ates too often. IL Inc
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will straighten up, and harvesters
may be able to operate in only one
direction. Estimates of the damage
from different sections are conflict
ing, and warm day or two may
straighten much of the lodged wheat.
Corn was badly lodged.
Prospect for Corn in Nebraska.
Lincoln, Neb., July 29.-Reports
from over the state show that the
rains that have visited Nebraska have
left the corn in many localities in bet
ter condition than that first thought.
The fall of rain ranged from half an
inch to three inches. This, while not
of much help to the hay crop, will
make good fodder in all corn fields,
and in many places will rake from
one-third to full crop of corn. In
some localities, however, there will be
no corn.
Better Conditions In Iowa.
Dubuque, Ia, July 29.--The drought
was broken by rain fall of 1876
inches. Reports from points in Iowa,
west and north, show the storm gem
eral, rain being especially heavy at
Fort Dodge, Manson and AclIley. The
highest temperature Sunday was ST..
suII Hot in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati, July 29.-Oue death and
eight prostrations on account Of the
heat was the record here Sunday, with
maximum temperature of 101.
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Fatal ExnIo.tor

Weatherford, Okla, July ga tel
ephone message from Seger, is miles
south, says boiler belonging to a
threshing crew exploded, killing three
men and injuring four more, two of
them probably seriously.
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Comforts the heart, strengthens the
mind. Its good, i'll or well. Makes
ones face bright sc the summer morn
ing. That's what Rocky Mountain Tea
does. CSC. Bertsch-Boal Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
sbnmrock m saiI. FOR Anar,..

GouroclS, July 29,-The Shamrock
IT., accompanied by the Erin, sailed
at 1920 o'clock in the morning for
New York. Great enthusiasm was
displayed as the challenger departed,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
Henyy Los. by Fire.

Keene, N. H., July ga FIRE early
Sunday morning in the building Of
the Holbrook Grocery company
caused loss of about $4,000; insur-
anee, $4,000.
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Fathers nrnYrnedl

La Crosse, Wis, July 23.--James
cronon, aged II, and Otto Gundlach
aged 20, were drowned Monday while
bathing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01

urine scalds the flesh or If, when the child
reaches an age when it should be able to
control the passage, it is yet afflicted with
bed-wetting, depend upon II. the cause Of
the difficulty is kidney trouble, and the first
step should be towards the treatment Of
these important organs. This unpleasant
trouble is due 10 a diseased condition Of the
kidneys and bladder and not 10 habit as
most people suppose.
Women as well as men are made mis-
cradle with kidney and bladder trouble,
and both need the same great remedy.
The mild and the immediate effect Of
Swamp-Root is soon realized. II is sold
by druggists, in fifty Est~
cent and one dollar hF9 Z, n "A
sizes. You may have n I. s:l;EI;;
sample bottle by mail II. l Ely : =
free, also pamphlet tell Home OF swamp root.
ing all about Il, including many Of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Or. Kilmer
& Co., Binghamton, N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
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Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind, dis
courages and lessons ambition; beauty. vieor
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
HUMP H RE VS.
Witch Hazel Oil
THE PILE OINTMENT.
One Application Gives Relief.

It cures Piles or HemorThoids External
or Internal, Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas. Relief linz
mediate-eure certain.
1t cures Burns and scalds. The relief
instant.
1t cures Infamed or Cakcd Breasts and
Sore Nipples. Invaluable.
1t cures Salt Rheum, letters, Scurfy
Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever Blisters.
Sore Lips or Nostrils. Corns, Bunionss
Sore and Chafed Feet, Stings Of Insects
Mosquito Bites and Sunburns.
Three Sizes, 25c., SOC. and $l.o0
Sold BY Druggists or sent prepaid on receipt Of prcA
HUMPHREYS MED. CO.,
Cor. william 4 John sts NEW YORK.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01

by druggists, in fifty
cent and one dolla
sizes. You may have
sample bottle by mai
free. also panphlet tell
The Oskaloosa herald., 1901-08-01
Ohio Crops whiting.
In Indiana.

indianapolis, Ind, July 29.-Reports
from various sections of the state
announce that the drought is making
heavy inroads upon the crops, and
word comes from the canning fac
tory districts that many of them
will have to close unless there is
early rain. Packers are already talk
ing of increased prices for corn, to-
matoes and other products.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The railroads OF the United States
keep up their high level OF earnings.
OF the roads which reported In DC
tober there was a gain OF il.3 per
cent over the same month Of 1900 aud
2l.2 per cent over 1893. The short
age In the corn crop viii soon begin
10 tell In railroad income. but the
gain In other directions has been 80
great that there win undoubtedly con
tinue 10 be an excess over twelve
months ago The railroads represent
the general business conditions, aud
these are undoubtedly better than
those Of nny previous year In all
sections Of the country the railroad
earnings are above those of year
ago. but the greatest gain, BOB per
cent. has been made by the roads
on the Pacific coast. Republican
prosperity has hit every state In the
country. irrespective Of location Or
politics.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09
swEEPlko INvEsTioATloN.

In addressing the members OF the
Judge Johnson, OF Denver, gave the
Jury authority to make complete in.
yestisation OF what has been going on
In Arnpahoe county. an follows
In addition TO the instructions
which ! have already given you ic.
sire to call your attention to some
other matters not specifically men.
toned therein, II In rumorcd and
Court is inclined To believe that gan.
bling Is being carried on In the city
OF Denver with no apparent rcs'ric.
Of this state. II this is true. I desire
you ~ body OF grand Jurors to make a
thorough investigation OF this matter
and return indictments against those
who are found guilty under proper
evidence.
Tho court informs you that YOU
should not only investigate those en-.
gagged In gambling. but the owners OF
buildings or rooms rented or leased
for gambling purposes. or with knowl.
edge that gambling IL carried on
therein.
II You deem II necessary In order
TO discover who are the guilty par
ties. you are authorized and Il is your
duty to summon before you by sub.
poena any and all officers OF the law
who are authorized by the law to sup
press gambling.
Also the court is informed that
the law regulating the closing OF sa-
loons at midnight and on Sunday Is
being violated. and the court requests
you To carefully investigate this mat
ter and return indictments against all
parties guilty. of violating this proylR-
ion OF the law.
In taking the Testimony OF any and
all witnesses touching these matters
II is well for you TO bear In mind that
n any witness or witnesses testify
falsely or refuse to testify to the
truth when properly summoned bo-
fore you, you have the authority To
indict such witness or witnesses for
perjury. and 1t win be your duty to DO
NO, provided that at least two witness
es are secured 10 the fact OF the com
mission Of such perjury.
THE court further instructs you to
investigate the affairs OF the board Of
county commissioners to ascertain II
they are now, and have been. con
Quoting their ONCE legally. Also to
Investigate the Offices Of the county
clerk. county treasurer and of other
oficials. to investigate and inquire
whether they have appropriated pub
lie funds to pay for bonds for their
employees.
"Also the county assessor. to soc II
his ONCE II being conducted accord
ing TO the law. and the frauds which
occurred In the late election. as well
- IN the last spring election"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

The Denver Republican is showing
up u bad state Of nffairs In tbo Den'
Yer IRE department Tho recent iire'
have demonstrated the weak spots
and all goes TO show that fayoritiam
has prevailed under the present as
we'll Al the past nre and police
boards. IL is well known that the
Ore and police board OF Denver the
law contemplating a non-partisan ad'
ministratioD. has become one of the
most outrageous political machines
In the country. The law says there
must be one member OF opposite po-
litical belief. but the spirit has been
openly violated by the appointment Of
two Democrats and an assistant Dem.
ocrst--s Silver Republican. Al one
time q Silver Republican might have
been clnsscd An OF opposite party. but
the man who poses a. such nova
days In as much n Democrat ar those
who have stood with the party. II
IN fact that where politics domin'
ate You can count on corrupt police
ofYicials and weak nre departments
The welfare Of tho people demands a
non'psrtisan administration In both
departments.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09

A triple alliance composed ot Eng
land. France and Russia. such as is
hinted mt. would be a formidable com.
bination. There is no doubt at all
that England aequiesces In Frances
demonstration against Turkey. Rus
sla, OF course, is on Frances side In
this matter. A league In which Rus.
sIa and England would be partners
would be rather incongruous. but the
cxigencios OF diplomacy have more
than once made nations acquainted
with strange bodfellows. Just at
present rapprochemcnt between
those two countries would be decide
ly for the advantage OF each.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09
The Little Maids Amen.

A rustic OF robes as the anthem
SCARED gently away on the air
The Sabbaths morn's service was
over,
And briskly I stepped down the
stair;
When close in half-lighted corner.
Where the tall pulpit stairway came
down,
Asleep crouched tender, wee maid
en-.
With hair like shadowy crown
Quite puzzled was by the vision.
But gently to wake her l spoke;
When, at the first word. the small
damsel.
With one little gasp. straight
awoke.
What brought you here. fair little
angel?"
She answered with voice like q
bell:
Il tum. tos I've dot sick mamma,
And want 90 to plase pray her
well!"
who told you?" began I;-she stop
ped me:
Don't nobody told me at all;
And papa can't see tos he's cryin',
And sides, sir, l isn't SO small;
Use been here before with my NAM
ma,
We tummed when you ringed the
big bell;
And ov'rv <iyra POO hoora ,,a,, ,...,,;.,,
For lots O. sick folks to dit we'll"
Together We knelt on the stairway,
AS humbly asked the Great Powor
To give back health to the mother,
And Danish bereavement's dark
hour.
l finished the simple petition,
And paused for moment-ana
then
A sweet little voice at my elbow
Lisped softly and gently "Amen!"
Hand in hand we turned our steps
homeward,
The little maids tongue knew no
rest;
She prattled and mimicked and car
rolled
The shadow was gone from her
breast;
And 10! when We reached the fair
dwelling
The nest of my golden-haired waif
We found that the dearly loved
mother
Was past the dread crisis-and
safe.
They listened, amazed at my story,
And wept o'er their darling's
strange quest,
While the arms of the pale, loving
Drew the brave little head to her
breast;
With eyes that were brimming and
grateful.
They thanked me again and again
Yet I know in my heart that the
blessing
Was won by the gentle Amen"
-Expositor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-12-09
What Il Cost Them.

AT o'clock this Afternoon the fol
lowing additional expense accounts Of
candidates at the recent election had
been nled with the once of the coun.
ty clerk:
Andrew F. Hood. to central com
mittee. $40: livery hire. SIC.
W. A. Reese. to central committee
$40: for registry, SIC: for registering
Italians. $40; sundries for commit
tees. SIS.
w. r. Milton. toward fund for
printing call In Democrat. 81.
r. W. Kroeger. for printing call,
81.
c. l.. Russell. to central committee.
$l25: cigars, $50: chewing gum. $3.50;
printing cards. $3.50: hotel bills.
$3.50; livery and feed. $3.50.
r. McNicholas. to central commit
tee. 800: whisky and cigars. $40;
teams and feed. 49l.76.
H. c. Schroeder. to. cantral commit
tee. &4b: travelling expenses. $50: car.