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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
THE YOUNG VOTERS.

New Sharon Star: In every cam
paign there are men who change
their allegiance from one political
party to another, some from con-
viction that the party they have been
opposing is nearest right, others be-
cause they feel that their greatness
is not properly appreciated and re-
warded. But as rivers spring from
fountains, are fed by springs and
rivulets and would perish without
them, so political parties must draw
their vital forces from the ranks Of
the young men, the frat voters, or
dwindle into instgnificanCe without
them. 1t is from this source that the
waste places are filed. Old men die,
and while the ranks are being thinned
at one end they must be augmented
at the other, and to secure that there
must be more than sounding brass
and tiDkling cymbals." This is an
intensely practical age, a time when
proof positive evidence, is demanded
in lieu of mere assertion. Young
men rightfully demand to know the
right that they may be right.
When democracy ceased to entice
into it's ranks the fresh new blood of
the country it began at once to decay.
When it turned it's face from front to
rear it lost its nerve and foresight in
dealing with issues. 1t permitted it's
reason to become clouded, its patrio-
tism to b come tainted with the
Grimm ality of treason in it's desper-
ate determination to establish slavery
as a permanent cornerstone of a
new republic, has foundered ever
since amid the quagmires of doubt
and the quicksands of despair, drift
ing to ruin, drifting into oblivion. 1t
exchanged the righteousness of truth
for the fallscy of fraud, its brain
withered, its heart became a throb-
bing cancer, the marrow rotted in it's
bones. 1t was then that young men
with rich red blood in their veins,
contemplating the present and pro-
specting the future, their hearts ag-
low with the spirit OF patriotism,
turned IN disgust from the sinking
craft 30 view with faith and hope the
waving banners of the new republi'
can party, q fresh combination OF
patriots whose first solemn VOW re-
gistered in heaven was for the pre-.
servation of the Union: its second
the freedom of mankind, and its
third, the equality of all men before
the law. Grand principles. Glorious
living issues, beacon lights that nc
amount of democratic sophistry car
hide from the vision Of rising genera
tions. Beneath republican banners
young men find glorious opportunity
to march onward, never backward
to keep step with the inspiring music
of the union, boasted nationality
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

Kidling's philippic in the London
/ Spectator may not be regarded Sc
riously except in so far as fl reflects
growing sentiment among the
British people that there has been
much blundering in the conduct of
the war. What Kiping msy believe
personally is not likely to sect the
situation one way or the other, but
when so conservative journal as the
| Spectator gives prominence to his
utterances and further backs them
up with strong editorial comment
1t may be reasonably assumed that
affairs are drawing toward crisis in
the history of the struggle in the
Transvaal. The burden of the Spec
tator's compliant is with reference to
Lord Roberts recall This it de-
clares was the fatal blunder upon
which hangs all the subsequent i'll
luck and disaster in South Africa. 1t
sees only one remedy, and that is the
return of Roberts as commander in
chief of the British forces in the
Transvaal. This back handed slap
at Kitchener is tempered somewhat
by the declaration that Kitchener's
erVices to the nation are none the
less valuable because of his failure
in the present instance, but that his
methods are at fault. The compari-
son of the military tactics of Kitch-
ener with those OF Grant Is wholly
gratuitous on the part of the Spectat-
or, and only made to cover up an
attack which if it means anything at
all means that Kitchener is a total
failure and should be shipped back to
England poste haste and his place
supplied by a more competent man.
This sudden determination to hold
Kitchener responsible for the losses
in South Africa is not without it's
pathetic features. A few years ago
all England was ablaze with the name
of Kitchener De had returned from
the Soudan flushed with military
victories that deservedly made him
the greatest war hero of the British
expire. Later Kitchener's name in
connection with Roberts in the
South Africa campaign was enough
to throw the average Britisher into
an ecstasy of confident delight His
subsequent failure to complete the
work that Roberts began are matters
of recent history. The outside world
has been amazed at Kitchener's lack
of adaptability to conditions prevail
ing in the Transvaal and his recall
has been foreseen for a long time.
But that be should be made to stand
for all the war Office laundering and
the stubborn persistence of the
government in its policy of rule or
ruin in the TransvaaI is indeed a sad
Illustration of the ingratitude of
r.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
reno FROM THE TOMB.

Council Bluffs Nonpariel: THE
gold standard has never brought
prosperity to any country and never
will. 1t has ruined agriculture and
eDslaved labor throughout the world
and will continue TO do so until it is
uprooted." q" This sounds queer, does
MT? But it was what Jim Weaver
said not so very many years ago. 1t
was what the Chicago democratic
platform said in substance. 1t was
what the later Kansas City platform
said by indorsing the Chicago plat.
forms. 1t is what the present Iowa
democratic Iplatform says in sub
stance by indorsing both the Kansas
City and the Chicago platforms. 1t
isn't to be wondered at that candi-
date Phillips says he is "convinced
of the wisdom of laying aside this
principle for the present campaign" "
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
BRYAN CALLED OFF.

The following conversation is said
to have taken place not a thousand
miles from Ottumwa: ~ am furnish
ing the money to run this campaign, ="
Mr.. Phillips said, with usual garnish-
ments' land l have raised Ned with
the state headquarters of my party.
l went up there and told them as
long as was furnishing the money
they would have to get this man
Bryan out of the state. If they don't
do it l won't furnish any moEe
money"
1--WE are hoping you will keep him
going in the state" said republican
in high authority who was talking TO
Mr.. Phillips. "It's the best campaign
material we have"
"Well, that's true" said the can
didate, or is said to have said, land
it has got to stop
"But he is billed to speak at four
more places in Iowa"
"Well, he won't speak at them,
that's all won't stand it. He is
hurting the campaign. He's got to
stop
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
RELIGTOUS REKIKAL.

The tragic, yet glorious Christian
William Mckinley, has revived the
religious spirit throughout America
as nothing before has done. Alive 10
the situation the National Gospel
Committee of New York has instituted
2Oth Century revival that has in
view the conversion of every person
IN America. Their ambitSpn Of course
will nor be fully realized, but the
good that will be accomplished will
undoubtedly surpass anything of the
kind ever before attempted. In their
appeal the committee says:
1--WE ask your attention to the su-
preme Importance OF a National
Gospel Awakening A terrible atfl,c
UlOn mas been permitted of God, and
has brought us 70 consciousness OF
the existence of an awful social DIS
order, which, if not etayed in its
course, bids fair to work iucalCulAble
evil il days to come. While proposed
Legislation may serve somewhat as a
| deterrent of future violent develop
ments of such disorder, nothing but
the eradication of evil disposi ions
from the individual members of So
clety will exrirpate this aud many
Otner evils that menace our peace,
prosperity and properties, our llber'
| ties and our l'v, 8. Such eradiCatiOns
can be effected only by the regenera-
ton If the individual members Of so
a. ~ by the atoning grace of the Son
of God, communicated through the
preaching of the Gospel, and by
testimony as to the present and prac,
tical effectiveness of the Christian
| fauh. We therefore realize in ouI
nattonaI fflictiOn a clear call 20 the
Immediate and thorough evangeliza
tion of all the Inhabitants of Amer
| lea"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

In her address here before the
League of Iowa Municipalities Mrs.
Ogilvie said the crying need of the
hour in all cities was substitute for
bill boards. After thinking the mat
ter over carefully we have come to
the conclusion that the advertising
columns of a newspaper viii not only
furnish a substitute but will beat
them out 10 to 1. One dollar judici-
ously spent in good newspaper will
reach more people than So spent on
Fl aiming and disgusting Autographs
on bill boards.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
MODERN BROTHERHOOD.
Fight Between Head Officers AmIeabIy
Settled.

Sioux City, Oct. 23.-There is re-
ioicing among the delegates to the
supreme lodge meeting of the Modern
Brotherhood of America in session
here. To-day an amiable adjustment
was effected to fight between Su-
preme President T. B. Hanley, of
Upton, Iowa, and Supreme Secretary
A. Q Elliott, OF Upton, which had
threatened to disrupt the order. The
charges against Elliott, accusing him
of defiance of authority, were with
drawn, Elliott agreeing to resign his
office, the convention paying all ex-
penses of the litigation which has
been going on. Tomorrow a sue
cessor to Elliott will be elected. The
headquarters which are to be taken
from Upton, will be given to some
other city, probably either Sioux Oity,
Marshalltown or Council Bluffs.
There are about $50 delegates here.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

Little girls have been engaged in
Cleveland, o.. by the Postal Telegraph
company to take the place of a num-
Der of the messenger boys. At the
beginning of last week, when patrons
rang the messenger calls, they learned
of the innovation by the prompt ap-
pearance of the neat young girls, who
came, it was said, in less than half
the time required for boy to answer.
The company intends to replace all
the boys by girls If the plan works as
successfully as it has begun.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
NO SPEAKING.

No Democratic speakers will be
sent out, as originally planned, dur
ing the last two weeks of the cam
paign. 1t is complained at State
headquarters that there are no funds
to do 1t with. TON" Phillips has
furnished most of the money, and it
is reliably said that he objected to
furnishing more when William Jen-
nings Bryan came into Iowa to talk
silver. The headquarters claim that
only 81, 900 has been provided for the
campaign. Most of this has gone In
reprinting and mailing out Des
Moines Leader editorials to hurt Mr..
Cummins. The managers hope to be
able to secure . few hundred dollars
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
THE NEW PRESIDENT.
A PRAYER.

FhA YER.
The following poem by Clinton DangerHeld,
reproduced, by permission, from advance
sheets of the November Century.
Not for the silent chief whom Death
Gently and sedulously keeps
Within splendid calm; naught mars
His well-won laurels where he sleeps.
Rather for him who newly stands
Half startled on a slippery height,
Like strong falcon which some hand
Unhooded rudely, whom the light
Floods unforeseen, but who shall
prove
A wide-winged strength For him
we pray:
Give him such wisdom swift and keen
He shall restore us Yesterday!
Dillon, Georgia.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

sated longing, but the day was soon
done, and it's beauties only amemory.
Such is all the poetry of life, charm
ing but unsatisfying, splendid but
often disappointing and even cruel.
Hopes are led up to the mountain tops
of grandure and promise and then
heartlessly dashed to the chasm be-
low. Happy is he who can pick up
the shattered fragments and find in
them only the sweetness absorbed
from the happy scenes of the past.
Who feeds his memory with sunshine
and forgets the shadows.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
A SUNNI DAY.

Sunday was one of those charming
autumn days that finds no counter
part in the great year book of nature.
Filling q spot in the territory where
the kingdom of gentle Zephyr over
reaches the domain OF Boreas, it's
bright sunshine and balmy air limited
at a parting kiss of summer, while
the turning leaves and heightened
shadows suggested sombre days OF
winter. Everybody sought the coun-
try to get a parting glimpse of nature,
before the elements put an embargo
on that pleasure, or the white shroud
OF snow had changed the landscape.
Looking back through the hazy atmos-
phere the smoke from a thousand
chimneys curled heavenwsrd and
then vanished, as air-csstles melt be-
fore Hfe's realities. The scene was q
dream to which all clung with un-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
EFFECT OF POTATO SCARCITY.

American makers of macarOni, spa
ETH and the like have been the
benrficiaries of the i'll wind that sent
the price of potatoes soaring. The
macaroni is so much like the potato
in composition that it has been extern
siveIy substituted for that expensive
luxury. AS result the factories can
not fill the orders that have come pill
ing in upon them and the price has
been advanced. The st Louis Globe
Democrat is authority for the state
ment that the daily output OF the
American mills is about 1000, 900
pounds per day, and as imports are
approximately about 100, 200, 900
p ,unds per year,it appears that most
of the macqroni consumed in this
country is of domestic manufacture.
But all of it ought to be the native
product, not only for patriotic and
commercial but for hygienic reasons.
Gases are not rare of those who, hav-
ing seen macaroni made in Italy put
the dish on the shelf with certain con-
coctious of the Chinese, the Indians
and other races. The whole process
as conducted in Italy is careless, and
the drying process puts premium on
the absorption of every germ in the
neighborhoOd But American maca-
roni is not made that Way, The ma
chiLery is kept clean and the drying
is done artificiaIly in clean rooms.
But in spite of this contrast there has
| been a notion that the only good ma
caroni is made in Italy. As q matter
of fact very little of the macaroni
bought as Italian ever saw Italy. An
Il allan label satisfies the consumer,
and the quality OF the goods is equal
to II not better than the foreign stun,
so that consumers and producers are
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
WHY HE CAME HERE

J. B. Doll the new proprietor of the
Royal Cafe was asked the other even
ing how he happened to come to Os-
kaIoosa. In reply he said: "Well,
I'll tell you. had sold out my busi-
ness in Indiana and bad decided to
go west. A friend told ME of a good
opening in Sioux City and l went
there. The deal did not suit me, and
so l concluded to stop at all the big
towns on my way home and see if
could find something that would strike
my fancy. l stopped in eight other
Iowa cities, but none Of them ap-
pealed to me. Finally l landed in
Oskaloosa about ten days ago.
found the. streets clean and business
houses in good repair. The people
were congenial and bore evidence of
prosperity. l found business good in
all lines, and 1 found empty houses
an unknown commodity. My first
impression was, here is my Eldorado.
The more | looked around and the
more inquiries l made, the more
| wanted to live in Oskaloosa, /
struck a deal with MIR. Blattner, and
by chance found a habitation for my
family in fat over a business build
ing and here | am. There is no ques.
lion alb rut it, Oskaloosa is the best
and most thriving city in the west
You people who live here do not ap-
preciate this fact as a stranger does
We trust Mr. Doll will have no oc-
casion to change his mind, as his
sentiments are the doctrine THE HER
AID has been preaching for, 10, these
MANY Years.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

--Ottumwa Courier: The republican
campaign in Wapello county will be
closed in blaze OF glory. Saturday
evening, November 2, Congressman
John r. Lacey, who has represented
the Sixth district so long and faith
fully will speak in South Ottumwa.
To those who haVe heard the elo-
quent oskaloOsan, it will pay them
to hear him again, and to those who
have not heard their representative,
they should take this opportunity.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
IOWAJS WEALTH,

The total assessment of property in
Iowa as shown by the figures which
State Auditor Merriam has compiled
for his annual report, is S55S, ,50S, ,269.
This is an increase over the figures
of 1900, which were S589, 1853, ,759. Up
on the basis of 81 mills, the levy
fixed by the executive council this
year, the amount of revenue raised
will be 81 1,5O7,972 The assessment
of 1901 is divided as follows: Realty,
s4O5, $50, 1856; personal S1O4 ,O30, 1877;
railroads and sleeping cars, S47, 1885,
452; telegraphs and telephones, ST.
300, ,24s; express companies, 1921 ,5s7.
There is an increase of ten millions
on realty over last year and about
half as great an increase on personal
property. There is an increase of
about a million in the asse ssment of
railroads and sleeping cars, and but
a slight increase in the other divi-
sions,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

The Iowa railroad commissioners
have practically gained the consent
of the freight agents Of the railroad
companies to o revision of the rates
on crushed stone locally in Iowa for
the benefit Of the good roads move
ment. 1t has been shown that the
high rates on crushed stone have pre-
vented any general movement in the
direction Of improving the highways.
The freight agents have agreed to put
In q rate that will be merely nominal.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

If Oskaloosa does not build that
town hall next season it is likely to
fall behind its more pretentious neigh
bors. For instance the Sully Ledger
says:
cit is more than probable the town
hall will be fitted up in the near
future so that it may be possible to
have some entertainments here the
coming winter. 1t is proposed to
paint the room, put in at least 200
folding chairs and a stage with drop
curtain. The improvement is much
needed, and all should join hands and
lend all encouragement possible"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
RFPUBLLCAN PROSPERLTT.

Secretary Cages speech few days
ago at the bankers annual cOnven-
ton contained some interesting
figures. He said British consuls draw
ing 24 per cent interest are quoted
at 92, while United States per cent
bonds are quoted at 1O7 Nearly $780,
900 900 in bonds were issued to cover
the Spanish war expenses, and the
interest bearing debt was 81 ,036, ,O49,-
600 on November l, 1899, which had
been reduced by over $50 5000 0 on
August l, of this year. By refund
ing of part of the public debt into
the new per cent bonds interest
amounting to over S54 100000 had
been saved, making a total gain to
the government within two years of
over $l15, ,O0O, 900. Secretary Gage has
reason to be proud of his connection
with the pr esent financial era.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

There are several local papers
from good points which come to US
each week without enough news in
them to entitle them to the name
We often wonder how they hold their
subscribers, but we presume the
patrons have become so familiar with
the productions that they would be
seized with heart failure if a newsy
paper was rendered them.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
MILLIONS OE PEOPLE

USE CUTICURA SOAP, assisted by CUTICURA
OINTMENT, the great skin cure, for preserv-
ing, purifying, and beautlfying the skin, for
cleansing the scalp of crusts, scales, and dan
drui, and the stopping of falling hair, for
softening, whitening and soothing red, rough,
and sore hands, for baby rashes, itehings,
and chafngs, and for all the purposes of the
toilet, bath, and nursery. Millions of Women
use CUTICURA SOAP in the form of baths for
annoying irritations, intiammations, and ex-
eoriations, or too free or offensive perspir-
alton, in the form of washes for lucrative
weaknesses, and for many sanative, antiseptio
purposes which readily suggest themselves
to women, and especially mothers. No
amount of persuasion can induce those who
have once used 1t to use any other, especially
for preserving and purifying the skin, scalp,
and hair Of infants and children. CUTTCURA
SOAP combines in ONE SOAR at ONE PRICE,
the HEST skin and complexion soap, and the
BEST toilet, hath, and baby soap in the world.
Sod tN-nushour the world. British Depot' F: NEW
EERY b Suns 2I-3S ChRHe house So, London. POTfER
DRUG AND CHEM. COEP., Sole Props.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

-Therepublicans of Mahaska coun-
ty have manifested due respect for
the conservative sentiment of the
county by nominating a ticket Of
representative cit zeus, men of good
character and ability and deserving
of public endorsement. Every voter
in favor of good local government
ought to give the ticket his hearty
support.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

The Congregational Year Book
gives the total membership of the
denomination as 6S5, ,791, a gain of
5,11s. The ministers number $3.50.
A loss of 10000 in Sunday school
membership and one of 5000 in the
ranks>of the Christian Endeavor So
cieties is reported.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

this week. If they do, some speak
ers may be placed in the field during
the last week of the campaign. If
they do not there will be no speakers
except such as will voluntarily go on
and pay their own expenses.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

"A. B. Cummins' plurality accord
ing to estimates prepared at the head
quarters of the republican state cen
trail committee from poll books re-
ceived and from the best information
at hand from other sources, cannot
be less than ZOO 1t should and will
be over 100000 if every republican
will turn out and vote.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

The health of American soldiers
in the Philippines last year was good,
and the annual army mortality in
Porto Rico is only 5 per 1000, the low
est on record. The sea breezes play
ing around our tropical islands ap-
pear to be a preservative.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24
IT(; ;H|NCi
Burning Scaly
Complete External and
Internal Treatment
(utlCura

THE SET, consisting of CUTIcURA
SOAP, to cleanse the skin of crusts
and scales, and soften the thickened
cuticle, cUTICURA OINTMENT, to
instantly aIIay itching, irritation,
and inflammation, and sOotlle and
heal, and CUTICURA RESOLVENT,
to cool and cleanse the blood, and
expeI humOur germs. A SINGLE
SET is often sufficient to cure the
most torturing, disfiguring skin,
scalp, and blood humours, rashes,
itchings, and irritations, with loss
of hair, when the best physicians,
and all other remedies fail,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

The word was passed along the
line the other day that the slow run
ming orders on the Iowa Central had
been removed. Since then No. has
been later than ever each evening,
and it has not stopped to pay off the
grading gang lately either.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1901-10-24

The State University at Iowa CITY
has an enrolment of 300 and there
is talk that it may reach 800. The
figures are in excess of those for any
previous year.