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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
Massey.
A hustler For Business.

Can earn big money by pushing
the sale of stock in the Tex-La Oil
and Refining Company of Houston,
Texas. This company is chartered
for boring for transportation and
marketing of oil. 1t has contracted
for five wells on spindle top, on
proven gusher ground. 1t also has
fee simple holdings at Sour Lake,
Saratoga, Damon Mound and High
Island. All proven oil territory, be-
sides holdings in the most promising
fields. This company is bonafide and
hustler could make big money
pushing the sale of their stock.
Write the secretary, R. H. Nc
Cormick, 6lOH Main street.. Houston,
Texas, for full particulars.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
JOINT INSTALLATION.
Grand army and UoInan's ReIiet
CoSps EaiIiaIg NaVg Officers

The G. A. p and W. r. O. people
bad a double Installation of of5oars
at their hall in the court house on
Tuesday evening and an enjoyable
occasion was noted. The officers
of the Post installed to Office were as
follows:
Commander. ". hyde.
s. V. Commander. D. Coleman.
j. V. CommandeT-6enj. Cruzsn,
Adiutant-M. ID. Burkst.
Quarter Master--O. Woodruff.
Surgeon-J. o. Grant.
Chaplain-A. A. oburn.
Officer of the DAY., N. Martin.
Officer of the Guard-L. j. Airy.
Sergeant Msior-Wm. kirkpatrick.
Q. NJ. Sergeant. L. Moore.
The executive COMMITTEE consists
of ]. F. Mcneil, w. H. Shaw, s. j.
Dutton, John R. Bear and A. j. Bass
and the ward committee named was:
First ward, L. j. Airy; Second
ward, John White; Third ward, J. A.
irwin; Fourth ward, John N. Martin;
Fifth ward, Robert Kissick.
The W. R. O. installation was as
follows:
Pres, Ida Workman.
s.. V. P, Margaret O. Willis.
]. v. P, Sarah e. Grant.
Secretary, Adelaide O. Bass.
Treasurer, Claranda Hoff.
Conductor, Ella Erwin.
Guard, Mrry ]. Spates.
Asst. Con-, Harriet Cruzen.
Asst. Guard, Carrie Thompson.
Color bearers:
No, TX Matte s. Hedden.
No. 2, Mary McDonough.
No. 8, Fannie Dickson.
No. 4, Mary Airy.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
COLLIDE IN TUNNEL.
Fearful Results of a Railway
Accident in New York.

New York, Jan. 8.-Two passenger
trains collided this morning in the
New York Central tunnel at 65t b
street and Park avenue, resulting in
the death of eight and probably
twelve passengers, and the serious
injury of score of others. 1t was
rear end crash, The dead and in
iured were riding in rear coach of
an express train from Danbury,
Conn, on the New York, New Haven
and Hartford line. Without an in
stant's warning the engine of the
New York Central and the Harlem
train crashed into the car and
ploughed half through Fire engines
and ambulances were hurried to the
scene but it was half an hour before
the rescuers could make their way
into the smashed coach. Up to 10
O'Clock six dead had been recovered.
They are A. G. Walton, of New.
Rochelle, N. Y, H. G Diamond, OF
New Rochelle, A. E. Miller, of New
York, Oscar Meyrowitch, of New
York, and the other two are uni
dentified, AT noon the death list had
been swelled to fourteen. The addi-
tional dead, as far as known are H.
B. Foskette, G. E. Heusdale, VIZ.
Legs, F. Il. Gogardo, VIM. Forbes,
VIM. Howard and A. M. Perrin. All
of New Rochelle.
The tunnel filed rapidly with
smoke and steam and the work of
rescue was done under difficulties
Firemen lowered ladders into the
tunnel through the street opening
and descended. Every moment it
was feared the telescoped engine
would explode, as the steam was
hissing all about the wreckage, but |
the Firemen had no.thought of danger. |
In the telescoped car they found a
mass of mangled and bleeding human
tty. Probably forty persons were
there and it seems marvellous that |
all had not met death before the res
cuers arrived The living were strug-
Cling desperately to extricate them
selves, and were crying piteously for
aid, fearing they would soon be
caught by flames.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
STATE FINANCES.
Surplus in Treasury Not So
Large as Contemplated.

Des Moines, Jan. when Aud
itor Merriam settled with Treasurer
Gilbertson at the state house Monday
it was found that the state treasury
surplus had fallen to s767 ,673, SO far
as the general revenue fund is con-
cerned. This is the fund out of which
the legislature makes appropriations.
The coming week the state board of
control will draw S125, 900 from the
treasury, leaving SIS. 5000 on hand.
This will be depleted to the extent of
another s125.OOO in February by the
state institutions, SO that the total
surplus toward end of the second
month of the legislative session win
not be much in excess of $500 .000.
This is quite different from the ST.
$50, 900 which it was thought Il Q
treasury would have for the legis-
lature to appropriate. However, tho
legislators expect to SEQ the sETplua
grow to 81 geo 900 on account Of the
April collection OF taxes and perhaps
an effort will lie made to appropriate
on that basis.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
Fremont.
Auctioneer

Mrs. Abrams is very sick at this
writing.
John Purdin is in Chicago with
stock this week.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. ]. t. Fox,
January 5, 1902, boy.
The physicians are kept busy these
days. Vaccinating is the order of
the day here now.
Charles Fellers will have number
of fine horses for the Hedrick sale
the 9th, 10th and 18th of this month.
The friends of Rev. Tenant pre-
sented him with fine gold watch as
Christmas present Mrs. Tenant
also was not forgotten, IS they gave
her a nice rocking chair and gold
thimble.
w, III. Roop and Miss Florence re-
turned Saturday from Albuquerque,
N. M, where they bad gone for Miss
Roop's health. The altitude was
against her, so that it was necessary
for them to hasten home. Miss Roop
Is resting fairly well at the present
writing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
TELEGRAPH RATES
May Be Fixed by State if Pro-
posed Law Passes.

Des Moines, Jan. 8.-A law to COM
pei telegraph companies to report the
details of their Iowa business to the
state executive council will be pro-
posed in the legislature which con-
venes next Monday. This measure
has been drafted and consists of
about seven lines of typewriting. But
it goes to the bottom OF the subject
treated 1t not only will require the
companies to report the details of
their receipts and expenditures on
Iowa business in ineligible form to
the state, but it will specifically re-
quire that the reports be verified and
sworn to by resider ts Of this state.
This in itself is significant, for it
makes the officer who swears amen
able to the criminal laws of the state,
in case he periures himself.
The telephone companies will not
be included in this proposition. They
are left out Intentionally. Their in.
elusion would antagonize the hun
dreds of local concerns which are just
to walk alone. 1t is neither
necessary nor desirable that they be
included. Friends of the telegraph
companies will at once move their
inclusion in the bill in order to lit,
and to compel the telephone concerns
to fight it at their own expense. But
the friends of the measure will have
such an amendment defeated if pos
sible, and if that is possible the orig
NAL measure will be capable of pas
sage. There are but two telegraph
comprehensive Western Union and
The Postal.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
4 GREAT BOND.
County Treasurer Eby Files a Notable
Instrument OF Endorsement.

County Treasurer W. W, Eby has
filed his bond for coming term. He
has been a trustworthy, competent
officer. There was no contest after
the late election-ss two years gone
the people settled that Nov. 5.
Mr.. Eby's bond is for 500, 10000,
and is the strongest bond ever filed
by any officer in this county. The
sureties represent property worth ST.
100000. The following fifty-two per-
sons are bondsmen: R. P. Bacon, w.
j, Boyd, Edward Bond, Geo. H. Bar
bour, Alex. N. Caldwell, Anselm
Frankel, @. w. Fellows, NJ. Frankel,
Fred E. Green, ]. A. Gum, j, G..
Hammond, Sidney Harper, W. T.
Hammond, Samuel w. Jones, Samuel
James, NJ. L. jackson, M. B. Lee, w.
F. McVay, F. W. Mccall, J. P. Nc
Crea, W. O. Mcdowell, ]. Q. Mastel-
Ter, @. D. Randall, w. E. Richie, ].
S. Reeves, Tracy Riggs, W "A. Stephen
son, Joseph Shaw, George w. Way,
H. M. Whitacre, M. E. Votaw, Hon.
L. @. Blanchard, DIR. T. K. Brewster,
William Boyd, John Bowen, Fred
Butler, Harlan Carnahan, Robert H.
Dickson, Capt. j. 81. Evans, Hon. j.
F. Everett, Philip Grace, Levi F.
Howell, Thomas Johnson, 1t. VIM.
Kirkpatrick, 1t. James Loughridge,
R. w. Moore, James Madison, James
Matter, Samuel Smith, R. T. Spates,
Jacob Watland and l. H. Zane. These
are all successful representative citi-
zens. Mr.. Eby is very thankful for
their confidence and support. We
are all proud of such men. The last
named 81 are soldiers of the war of
Rebellion comrades Of Mr.. Ely. The
Lord has dealt kindly with them in
this worlds goods-as He did with
that old soldier-Abraham of old.
Since the dark days Of the rebellion,
when In rain, mud and battle they
"dined''-not over sumptuously on
"hard tack" and the proverbial "sow
of the mire," But boys, do you know
she Is gone-gone foreyer-she's now
called "honey and breakfast bacon"
land she's good, tool These brave
men fought side by side, voted for
Mr.. EbyIkand are proud to sign his
bond. Every man or organization is
honored when an individual member
OF that bodyi proves hImself an hon
est and competent official.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09

Music.
The first place was awarded TO
Bessie Beach, of Spring Greek,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mark
Beach.
The second pace was given to
Allema Hull, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Hull, OF Garfield.
The first place in the oratorical
class went to Mathew Picken, son of
j. V. Picken, of Harrison, and the
second to Hugh Bell, of Adams, a
resident of the Ed Hanna home.
Eva Dusenberry, of Garfield, fav-
ored the audience with a recitation
while awaiting the decision of the
judges
The judges for this contest were
B. V. Sewers, Mrs l. @. Johnson
and Rev. J. P. Mcknight.
Some General Notes
The exhibits for the premium list
are not as numerous as in the past,
owing to the unfavorable crop con-
ditions that existed last season.
The Mahaska Institute has never
opened 80 auspiciously, and the in
forest grows from year to year, not
only among farmers but with towns
people as well. The benefits of the
institute are many.
Following the close of the program
and while the judges were preparing
their markings Miss Beulah Bennett,
chairman of the extension committee
of the Iowa State Federation of
Woman's Clubs of the Sixth district,
addressed the assembly on the work
of the. womens' clubs in Iowa. The
talk was explanatory of the work
aud the object of the club organiza-
ton is part of plan of the state or
ganization to further their work in
the country districts. The lady was
well received. -..ssz..
Miss Floy McCresdy who has in
structed a number of the contestants
entertained her pupils and their par
ents at her home on Penn avenue
last evening. The house was uniquely
decorated with corn, hay and other
products of the farm, the invitations
having been written on corn husks.
Refreshments were served, and all
bad a good time. The winners Of the
first places in Tuesday mornings
contests were both students of Miss
McCready, ard one Of tho success
full piecee v as from her pen.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
DRoBATE NOTICE.

Il In matters of the last will and
testament of Sarah Ann Norris, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that there is
now on file in the Office of the clerk
of the district court of Mahaska coun-
ty, Iowa, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last will and test
ament of Sarah Ann Norris, deceased,
and the same is set for hearing on the
18th day of January of the Present
term of the district court, begun and
held in Oskaloosa on the Sd day of
December, 1901, at which time objeo
tions can be made to the approving
of said will and its admission to pro-
bate.
Dated this 9Th day of January, 1902.
24w2 r K. DAVIS Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
DRoBATE NOTICE.

Il In matters of the last will and
testament of Alanson Ridpath, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that there is
now on file in the Office of the clerk
of the district court of Mahaska coun-
ty, Iowa, an instrument of writing
purporting to be the last will and tes-
lament of Alanson Ridpath, deceased,
and the same is set for hearing on
the 4th day of February of the next
term of the district court, to be begun
and held in Oskaloosa on the 4th
day of February, 1902, at which time
objections can be made to the APP
proving of said will and it's admis-
sion to probate.
Dated this 9th day of January, 1902.
PAWS R. K. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
ORIGINAL NOTICE.
" Rex B. Neil
Allie e. Neil.

In the District Court of the State of
Iowa, in and for Mahaska County,
February term, A. D., 1902.
To Allie Neil:
You are hereby notified that on or
before the LIST day of January 1902,
petition of Rex B. Neil will be filed
In the Office of the clerk of the district
court of the State of Iowa, in and for
Mahaska county, claiming of you
divorce from the bonds of matrimony
now existing between you and him,
on the ground of cruel and inhuman
treatment & other equitable grounds
as shown in petition.
And that unless you appear hereto
and defend before noon of the second
day of the February term, A. d. 1902,
of said court, which win commence on
the 4th day of February, 1902, default
will be entered against you and judg-
ment and decree rendered thereon
IS prayed for In said petition.
WM. KENwoRTHY,
22w4 Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested that on the 3rd day OF
January, A. D. 1902, the undersigned
was appointed by the district court at
Mahaska county, Iowa, administrator
of the estate of Ruth A. Sewers,
deceased, late of said Mahaska county.
All persons indebted to said estate
will make payment to the undersigned
and those having claims against the
same will present them legally anthem
ticated to said court for allowance.
Dated January 3, 1902.
w. r. CowAN, Administrator.
24w3 r. K. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
Proposed NTaccabee HAN

The Maccabees OF the city and the
auxiliary lodges of the order have
on foot plan for q fine, new lodge
hall. The management is negotiat-
ing with the Schee people for the
erection of an extra story over their
factory building at the corner Of
High avenue and 3 street and it 10
likely that they win secure quarters
at that place.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
EINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE.

n In matters OF the estate OF
Maria A. Loughridge, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on or
before the 9Th day of January, 1902,
there will be on file in the office of the
clerk of the district court of Mahaska
county, Iowa, the final settlement
and petition for discharge of James
Loughridge, executor of the estate
of Maria A. Loughridge, deceased
and the same is set for hearing on the
first day of the next term of the dis
trict court, to be begun and held in
Oskaloosa on the 4th day of February,
1902, at which time objections can be
made to the approving of said settle
ment and granting the prayer of said
petitioner.
Dated this 9th day of January, 1902.
24w3-pd r. K. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
SENT Up FOR LIFE.
Murderer of DR.. Failor At New
ton is Sentenced.

Newton, Jan. s.-Chester Taylor,
colored, charged with the murder of
DR.. B. M. Failor OF this city
last September was found guilty and
the jury placed the penalty at life
Imprisonment.
DR.. Failor's watch was found in the
possession of Tyler's sweetheart, who
resides. in the vicinity of the Klondike
coal Mines, near Des Moines. There
was no question about the identity
OF the watch, for it had DR.. Failor's
name engraved in it. This evidence,
together with the fact that Tyler Wa
seen here on the eventful night and
in the locality of the tragedy about
the time the deed was committed,
left no doubt of his guilt in the minds
of the jury.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
oTTUMWA Y. M. C. A.
T ID. Foster Gives $4,000 to Improve
the Building.

ottumwa, Jan. ST. d. Foster, of
ottumwa, president, general manager
and resident director of the John
Morrel Co., Ltd, gives $4,000 to the
local Y. NJ. O. A. for improvements
to building. A new gymnasium will
be built and many other improve
ments to the building to make 1t one
of the finest In the state. Foster lie
president of the association and has
done much for It in the past.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
rudolph and AdoIph

Mason and Mason presented a new
German farce comedy at the Ma
sonic last evening to a good sized
house. The piece is called Rudolph
and Adolph with Mason and Mason
a. tho comedians, and was above the
average.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
EINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE.
N In matters of the estate OF

p. Loughridge, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on or
before the 9Th day of January, 1902,
there will be on file in the office of
the clerk of the district court of Ma
haska county, Iowa, the final settle
ment and petition for discharge of
James Loughridge, executor of
the estate OF P. Loughridge, de-
ceased, and the same is set for hearing
on the first day of the next term of
the district court, to be begun and
held in Oskaloosa on the 4th day of
February, 1902, at which time objec-
lions can be made to the approving
of said settlement and granting the
prayer of said petitioner.
Dated this 9th day of January, 1902.
24W3-pd r. x. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
CASTORIA.
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature sssss ses 81 LmzZSszSa
mig Business

The Iowa Central had an enormous
crowd of passengers Tor the south
and west yesterday evening, Every
birth In the sleeper was occupied
and the tourist car was packed. II
was found necessary to add another
coach to the regular train to &C
commodate the passengers. Most OF
the travellers came through from the
north and those who got on at this
city and farther down the road found
it very hard to get accommodation.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09
M. P0RTER. Ancficnar.

Special attention given to farm
and stock public sales, also mer-
chandise disposed In an able
manner. Address Pells, Ia, for
rates and datea. zSWa
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09

STEAM ENGINE for sale at bar.
~ gain. Eight-horse power strongly
built of Sewers manufacture. Used
only four months. Enquire at HER
AID office. d1l0-W25-tf
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-01-09

TNor Sale--A few extra large Grothy
n Poland China's at N. @. Adlon.
Fam one mile west of Oskaloosa.
1Stf
The Washington times., 1902-09-14

The King was seated on his big
golden throne in the company throne
room. stroking his long beard and look
ing very pale and miserable. when the
traveller was brought before him. He
was greatly distressed and alarmed for
the safety of his children. who had not,
as he had thought at the tower. re-
turned to Cordelette. for reasons
known to ourselves. But on beholding
The traveller he looked more hopeful,
thinking, perhaps, he might have heard
of the Princes.
Briarwit made as long and as low g
bow as his short body and his shorter
legs would permit. which the King gra-
ciously returned.
Tell me, distinguished traveller.
said King Homojy, coming at once to
the point, tell me, in your travels
have you met with three young Princes,
all of the same age. say about 16h
years old. and an old Schoolmaster
who is their guardian"
why, that have" answered Briar-
wit, readily. But day ago. at the
foot of a lofty tower, from which they
had escaped by means of parachutes. l
met three fine, handsome Princes and
an old gentleman they called studi-
much They bought my donkey and
paid me well for him."
What became OF them?" cried the
King. excitedly Where did they go?"
~They asked me the way to Cordel-
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to the tower could easily find the town
from there
We'll get up procession and accom-
pany you," the King cried. Hi Malig,
he went on the fat old Chief Counselor
and Astrologer Extraordinary wadilec
into the room, mount all the courtiers
on horses and prepare to 90 with this
distinguished traveller and me in search
Of my sons. who. we think. have gone to
town called Pearbutton."
Briarwit was taken to the dining room.
where a plentiful dinner was served
while the procession was forming.
Everything at last in readiness, King
Homojy. Hi Malig and the traveller
placed themselves at the head, and after
several hours of hard riding came to the
tower. Briarwit pointed out the path
leading throuNl the forest, and the pro-
cession filed in and out among the great
trees Next the smooth road over which
the Princes and Studimuch had travelled
The day before stretched before the pro-
cession, which galloped on to Pearbut-
ton with horses flying as leaves before
The wind
But, in this time, how Jared it with
the Princes and the schoolmaster in
Uglythorne's castle? Let us return to
the raven, who has a very important
place in this story.
After the Witch and her daughters
had gone to bed Atramentale made his
The Washington times., 1902-09-14

den, and taking up the ever in his
strong beak, flew to the room in which
Studimuch was soundly sleeping. Jump
| ing upon the schoolmaster's pillow, he
clutched the ever in his claw, dipped a
! wing into it, and drew it gently across
the old, gentlemans eyes. causing him
to stir and wake He wassmuch aston
ished to find the raven perched near his
head. and as he rubbed his eyes, as peo-
pie often do when suddenly awakened,
the oil washed the magical powder from
them. Atramentale told him all that
had happened since he had retired. and
great, indeed, was his horror. He rose
with the raven entered the rooms where
the Princes lay. Having reused them,
Studimuch bade them fill their eyes with
the palm oil, which they did. although
thinking 1t queer performance. The
raven told again his story, and the
| Princes were as much surprised and
dismayed as Studimuch had been. Now
| that the powder was out of their eyes,
| they saw that everything about them
| was hideous and miserable.
I'VE must leave here at once" said
Prince Flitwick. as he and his brothers
hurried into their clothes.
| How Will we manage it?" asked
Prince Fantico. "how in the world will
we be able to pass the strong guard
these wicked people no doubt keep at
| the entrances TO the castle?"
THE household is hushed in slumber
now" replied Atramentale. 1.-THE SER
wants, most OF whom have eaten and
drunk until they can contain no more,
| lie snoring In the kitchen as il they
would never wake"
Come" said Studimuch. I'VE must
make an effort and do our best
So saying, he led the way without
noise. and the princes followed. cropping
through the dark halls. and scarcely
daring to breath lest they should be
overheard. 1t seemed to them that
hours passed before they found the way
to the staircase that led down to the
main entrance, but really it was only
a very few moments. Grasping the bal
ustrade firmly. all four, closely followed
by the raven. who still carried the pre-
cious oil in his beak. softly moved down
the cold stone steps until they reached
the bottom. Here they espied dim
Pickering light near the great portals
of the castles entrance, and under it
great, tall fellow armed with huge
sword. He appeared to be very tired
and sleepy, for now and then his head
would lurch forward upon his breast.
He would snore for minute or two, and
then raise his head with a jerk. and
glare savagely around. as IL looking FOR
stray watchers who might report him 10
the Witch The princes and the school
master had expected to find the place
guarded. but. nevertheless, the presence
of the big fellow added much 10 their
fears.
I'VE cannot attempt to pass him bold
Iy.' whispered Studimuch. fer he Is
armed, and We have not even so much -.
a pin with which to defend ourselves
do you think we could overpowcr him
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and stand it on end. The spreading
base represents the foot OF the sea
anemone. the spreading top represents
the rim. while the hole through the CEN
ter is the stomach. The resemblance
may be made closer yet by coloring the
spool yellowish green and painting FIVE
thin red lines at equal distances around
the outside from the top to the bottom
Beautiful and strange as the flower
of the sea is, it has unpleasant char
acteristics, for it is a glutton. 1t is
almost all stomach, and in order that
its constant craving for food may be