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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
Arrangement
Teachers and Salaries

Mr.. EDIToR:l wish to express my
hearty endorsement of what you said
in Tuesday nights paper concerning
the action of Uur school board in the
matter of teachers salaries. If l I'M
derstand tina t action Alright new
teachers in the grades are to receive
$500 a month less than heretofore,
and teachers who have taught four
years $500 less a month. A new prin-
cipal is to receive $4,000 a month, or
$40 for nine months. Does any one
believe that men or women qualified
to exercise the important duties of
ward principals car be secured for
such a paltry amount?
Why this reduction should have
been made seems a puzzle. Living
has never been so high at any time
since the Civil war as it is right now.
Moreover mills and railroads and
business institutions of all kinds all
over the country have been increasing
the wages of their employees during
the last two or three years. We have
never heard any complaint that our
teachers were receiving eXorbitant
salaries. A horizontal cut of this
kind, therefore, made at a time when
we would much rather have expected
a raise, certainly demands an expla-
nation.
In regard to the High School here
after all teachers who have taught
four years are to receive $40 and
never any more. There is at least
n teacher who has been receiving
$50 a month, and who is thus cut
down $40 a month. She is one of the
most capable that has ever taught in
High School and is spoken Of in
highest terms by all the scholars, as
well as by her associates. She can
no doubt get more elsewhere than she
had been receiving here, and we I'M
derstand she has refused to apply and
we are likely to lose her valuable
services. And what has the district
gained by this? l set to work to fig.
ure out how much the loss of this
teacher would save me as a taxpayer
who pays fully as much as the aver
age taxpayer and probably more. |
found out that | would save about
four mills a month, or three and six
tenths cents a year. Is not this rather
pitiful economy?
We have no desire to criticise the
Board. Perhaps they have reasons for
their action which do not appear on
the surface. But we would suggest
that cutting down in this indiscrimt-
nate fashion the salaries of our teachers
where they were already small. is a
very poor way to build up a Greater
Oskaloosa." TAXPAYER.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
4 NEW ENTERPRISE.
Said TO he Knocking at the Door of
OskaI0Osa,

Oskaloosa is very likely to secure
another plum of nice size that will
mean much to the upbuilding of the
city and the advertising of our name
in all parts of the world. Plans are
being considered for the purchase of
property looking toward the estab-
lishment of a great correspondence
school and publishing house. The
business is established and seeks o.
kaloosa as it is thought to be a de-
sirable location for the enterprise.
The correspondence system of school
ing is similar to that form of study
now widely employed through the
country, The publishing house will
be in connection with the school and
will in addition to the circular and
text matter of the school will publish
u periodical OF wide circulation. The
details of the plans have not been
made public but it is thought that the
city has reasonable assurance that
the enterprise will be established
here. The coming of the enterprise
will mean the immediate expenditure
OF a considerable sum of money for
permanent impI ovements.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
FITTING TRIBUTE.
4 Citizen of 0skaloosa Pays a
Well Earned Tribute.

The following public statement of
q respected citizen adds one more
emphatic endorsement of merit to
the scores that b ave appeared before:
Mr.. @. Nv. Blake of S15 West @ St.,
concrete layer, says: "For two years
! was nev er free from kidney COM
plaint, cha racterized by dizzy head
aches, ALMOST constant pain in the
back ara side and discoloration of
the Kidney secretions. After a hard
days work 1 have walked home
sljEhtly lame in the back, sat down,
md shortly suffered no matter what
y did, with severe, and annoying
aching across the loins. One day in
speaking to a friend about the matter
he advised me to procure Doan's
Kidney Pills at Blakeslee Bros, drug
store. / did so, and, much to my
surprise, for l have moi the greatest
faith in patent medicines, I began to
feel better. AS continued the treat
ment the headache disappeared. Let
me add rs a further proofthat Doan's
Kidney Pills do as represented, that
my daughter also used them for a
lame back and obtained results
equally as satisfactory as l."
Sold by all druggists. Price so
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States.
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
WONDERFUL WEALTH
Bank Deposits Show Great Pros
perity in Iowa.

Des Moines, May s.-Auditor of
State Merriam has issued a statement
Showing that the deposits in the Iowa
state and savings banks on April 5,
were sl35, 116, 377. This in an increase
of s13, 1903 ,435 yer the deposits De-
cember 10, 1901, or STA ,339 day dur
Ing the four months. The increase
since June 80, 1891, was s1o1 1894, 671,
or over 800 percent. There was an
Increase of s1,o16, 600 in the deposits
Of the Des Moines banks alone since
December 10.
Following is the auditors official
table giving the date of the reports
of the banks in response to his Of
icial call for a statement of their con-
'dition, their number and the deposits
at the different dates:
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
PR0UTY
The Des Moines Judge VIII Not Run
Against Hull

Des Moines, May 12.-Judge s. F.
Prouty formally withdrew from the
Seventh district congressional con.
test Saturday, and a call was issued
for a meeting of the congressional
committee simultaneously for May
IA. Judge Pfouty says that he feels
justified in continuing the contest,
but illness in his family renders it
imperative that he withdraw, at this
time, from the canvass.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

M~oundsville, w. Va, May 1o.-John
Mooney and Frank Friday were
hanged on the same scaffold at the
state penitentiary at 6:45 o'clock Fri
day night for the murder of James
Hervey. Before going to the scaffold
Friday prayed fervently, while Mooney
said to him: "Good-by, old boy; l will
see you hereafter" Both died reiter-
ating their innocence, and Friday died
without revealing his identity. His
body was claimed by E. E. Bogard, Of
Pittsburg, Pa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
THE NATIONAL GAME.
Fridays Contests Mt Baseball Be
tween Clubs of the Leading
Organizations.

National league games on Friday: AT
MISUNDERSTANDING. u, 13, 0; Brooklyn, l.
s, 1. At Cincinnati-Boston, 4. 10, l; Cincin-
natl, 8, 10, 4. AT Chicago-Chicago. s, II, l;
New York, O. OIL AT St. Louis-St. Louis.
., 10, A; Philadelphia, 8, 10, ?.
American league: 1t Detroit-St. Louis,
8. 10. /; Detroit, 2, 5, 3. AT Philadelphia
Baltimore, 10, IA, 3; Philadelphia, 6. s, L
At CleveIand-Chicago, u; Cleveland, s
AT Observation-Disclosures. 5, II, o; Boston, 4
6, Q.
Western league: At Peoria-Omaha, 2,
4, /; Peoria, 0, 4, 2
Three 1 league: At Bloomington-Bloom
ington, s. 5, 2; Davenport, s, 10, s At De-
catur-Rockford, II, Is, l; Decatur. q. II, 4
At EvansNille-Evansville. 4, 6. 8; Cedar
Rapids, 3, Z, /. AT Terre Haute-Terrs
Haute, s Z, 2; Rock Island, 4, 10. 6.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
A LESSON IN HEALTH.

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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
VIII Erect New Building.

Des Moines, Iowa, May 12.-The
executive council today practically
decided to erect a three-story tenn
porary structure to replace the burn
ed building of the school for the deaf
at Council Bluffs. The total cost is
approximately s35, o00, funds for
which are now available.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
DEBILITY.

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causes. Humphreys Homeo-
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

Boston Transcript: Hardly a va
cant seat could be found at Associa-
ton Hall last night at the lecture, or
talk, as he prefers to call it, of Mr..
]. /. Harbour, who for an hour and
a half interested his audience on
Blessed be Humor." Mr.. Harbour is
best known as a story writer for the
Youths Companion, but has lately
varied his field of work by taking to
the platform, and his appearance last
night was the first opportunity that
has been offered to hear him publicly
in Boston. He does not profess to be
either humorist or funny man." and
as far as facial expression goes would
be Judged one of the most serious of
men, but nevertheless he has the
faculty of keeping his hearers in a
nearly continuous laugh by his anec-
dotes. The value of humor as IN
adjunct to the life of this
busy world was strongly emphasized,
and the happy frame of mind of the
audience as a result of the many
humorous incidents related was the
best evidence of what good, wholesome
humor can do.
An unlimited supply of material is
at Mr.. HaTbour's command; being the
result of many years experience as
an author, school teacher, prospector
in the Rockies, and reader of manu-
script, each of which furnished it's
quota. Clippings from country papers,
offerings of would-be poets, blunders
resulting from the carelessness of
proofreaders and typographers, were
all set forth as specimens of humor
capable OF driving away the blues, and
unconscious humor, in particular, was
demonstrated as furnishing the most
mirth. Wedding accounts, as reported
in papers from rural districts, were
perhaps the most entertaining Of the
many quotations given, although Irish
humor n a sample of the letters
some Western editors get from CORE
spondents received equal applause.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
DAIRYMAN SHOT.
Prospective bridegroom Meets Fatal
Accident

Des Moines, May 12.-George Me-
Caughn, a dairyman, was accident
ally shot last night by his hired man.
They we're engaged in shooting spar
rows. The ball entered his intestines
and he will likely die. McCaughn
was to have been married in a few
weeks.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
A REVELATION.

If you make an inquiry it will be a
revelation to you how many succumb
to kidney or BLADDER troubles in one
form or another. If the patient is
not beyond medical aid, Foley's Kid
ney Cure will cure. 1t never dis.
appoints.
GREEN & BENTLEY DRUG Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
RURAL ROUTES.
Two New Ones Established In the
sixth District.

Washington, May 12.-Rural free
delivery service will be established
July 1 as follows:
Webster, Keokuk county-Length
of route ,23ss miles population served,
$50; one carrier. Postofice at White
Pigeon to be supplied by rural car
rier.
West Grove, Davis county-Length
OF route, "a miles; population served,
531; one carrier.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

Scratch, scratch, scratch; unable to
attend to business during the day or
sleep during the night. Itching piles,
horrible plague. Doan's Ointment
cures. Never fails. At any drug
store, so cents.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
USED A KNIFE.
A Newton Woman Slabs Her Assaii-
ant In Abdomen.

Des Moines, May 12.--Miss Thomas
plunged a butcher knife into the abb
domen of Thomas Wade last night
after a quarrel in a restaurant at
Newton. Wade will likely die.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

When your druggist says, he hasn't
got Rocky Mountain Tea made by
Madison Medicine Co., send your
money to us, wen send It postpaid.
Don't be fooled with q worthless sub
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
Hod Carrier. strike

Ottumwa, May 12.-All union hod
carriers OF Ottumwa struck this
morning, tying up every building I'M
der erection In this city.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

Two million Americans suffer the
torturing pangs Of dyspepsia No need
to. Burdock Blood Bitters cures. At
any drug store.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
BRUTUS.

The Black Pucheson Stallion No.
4320s in stud book OF France will
make the season 'C2 at @. B.Howell's
one-fourth mile south Of Rose Hin.
Terms SIS to insure living colt.
S3wst
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
ABROAD.
Words of Praise for Present and
Former Citizens.

Lynnville Star: The mems meeting
Sunday afternoon was attended by
about fifty, and w. S. Lacey, secre-
tary of the Y. M. c. A. at Oskaloosa,
gave an address on Manhood which
was listened to with marked atten-
ton. Many in the audience sized up
Lacey by his appearance and con-
cluded to settle themselves down for
a haif hour of se~lf-sacrifice for the
good of the cause, but his first SEN
tence awakened them, his eloquence
chained them, his illustrations charm
ed them and his logic convinced them,
and at the end of the half hour they
wished he would continue another half
hour. Mr.. Lacey was surprised at the
growth of our town and the evidences
of prosperity ana good fellowship
which he saw He said that they sell
dom had a larger audience at the
Y. NJ. c. A. meetings in Oskaloosa
than greeted him here Sunday after
noon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

Webb City, Mo-, Sentinel: Clearance
f. Hatfield, Familiarity known as
tTakkie Caution), the popular humor-
Gus writer of the Zinc district, was
born on a farm in L.ahaska county,
Iowa, March %, 1879. His early life
was spent as is that of thousands of
country boys. working on the farm
and attending public school. When
eight years of age he was called to
mourn the loss of mis- mother, whose
teachings Of right and firmness of pur-
pose, as is we'll known by his friends,
have remained with him. In the
spring of 1893 he removed with his
father to Oskaloosa, Iowa, the county
seat. Here he received his first
instruction in active business.
In May, 1895, Mr.. Hatfield accept
ed a position with the Ottumwa
Buggy Company of Ottumwa, Iowa.
He remained with this firm for
three years and thoroughly mastered
the trade of a carriage trimmer. OF
his work during this period the pro-
prietor, Mr.. w. A. Carnes, said: II
" knew n who seemed to accom-
plish so much; he worked while others
slept"
At the age of 10 years Mr.. Hatfield
began active work, developing his tai
ent as a writer of humorous sketches.
In 1899 "Takkie Caution made mis-
appearance in this district; attention
being called to his work by a series
of sketches in the Joplin Globe. which
were widely read and commented
upon. During the past few years
"Takkie Caution" has filled many ap.
pointments On the lecture platform
with credit. and has lightened many
hearts with his irresistible humor.
As an example of his zeal and energy,
the following is a good example:
With a view to furthering the study
of law, which he had taken up. he
entered a Joplin law office while en-
gagged in his newspaper work. 1t is a
matter of comment that for several
months he spent the hours from 8 a..
m. to 6 p. m. in the law Office and
from Z p. m. until midnight as a proof
reader, one of the hardest positions on
a daily paper to fill.
AS a result of this application,
coupled with the merit of his work,
he now numbers his friends by the
thousands. Indeed, when a short
time ago it was decided to publish q
volume of humorous sketches by
''Takkie Caution" under the title OF
"Waglets." hundreds of applications
for copies were received before the
book had gone to press.
"Takkie Caution" is editor of the
World, in his home town Carl
Junction. Mo. He is a member of the
Presbyterian church and is found
ever active in church work; is presi-
dent of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety and secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Thus the Sentinel mas given an out
line of a busy life. 1t is not possible
in a newspaper biography to tell it
all-the thousand and one little strug-
giles and many victories and failures
that go to make up a life such as
this.
One must know the subject of this
sketch personally to appreciate his
true strength of purpose. We may
learn to admire a man from the
strength of his pen, but until we know
him personally there is much we fail
to grasp,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

An article from Mr.. Harbour's pen
as an example of the humor of child
rem brought the evenings entertain
ment to a close, and showed the
authors ability to select from the
dull routine of ordinary life incidents
that will brighten and cheer the heart.
As a public speaker his platform
achievements will most assuredly
keep pace with his literary work.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

The Broadway Visitor, published by
the Presbyterian church of Rock Is.
land, Ill, has these kind words re
garding the work of a well-known
Oskaloosa minister:
During the absence of the pastor
the pulpit has been most acceptably
filled by Rev. John NJ. Baugh. His
sermons are original, straight to the
point, of sound doctrine and full of
thought.
Fully abreast of the times in all
new lines of thought of value, he has
not abated one jot or title of funda-
mentals. A man he is of wide scope
of reading, having had a rare ac-
quaintance with the men and events
which go to make up the history of
our time.
In the course of his m~inistrations
he has preached the gospel to this
church clothed with power and beauty.
The pastor made a wise selection
when he chose NJ. Baugh to come in
and out before us during his absence.
After a long, useful and blessed
ministry Mr.. Baugh is spending the
remainder of his days without a reg
ular charge, at Oska.oosa, Iowa, where
he was pastor OF the Presbyterian
church for twenty years"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
S6O,OOOSTRUCTURE
New Lacey Hotel Will Be Up to
Greater 0skaloosa.

Greater Oskaloosa is to have a six
ty thousand dollar hotel. The new
Lacey Hotel is to be a full three sto-
ry structure in place of a two story
hotel as was originally planned, and
Messers John F. and w. R. Lacey
are to be cong~r atulated on their i'm
provement. The value of the COM
pleted building as now planned will
be something like sixty thousand dol
lars, instead of thirty thousand dol
lars.
The matter was carefully can
vassed by the wner of the proper
ty and the conclusion was reached
that a two story house would not af-
ford room enough to accommodate
the growing demands of the city and
hence architect F. E. Wetherell vas
Instructed to go forward with plans
for the third story of the building.
This means that the capacity of the
new hotel will be one hundred and
fifty rooms in the place of an eighty
seven room house as the first plans
called for.
Arrangement
The general plan of the third floor
will be almost identical with that of
the second floor. Every room will
be an outside room by means of
courts and area ways. Everything
will be strictly modern and up to
date in all ways and the building will
be made a credit to the city and to
the gentlemen who are building it.
The contract for the masonry has
been awarded to Harry Phinney, and
work upon the foundation will most
likely begin some time next week.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

Washington, Pa. Observer, May
2: At the Lyric theatre last night
Robert Downing as the Gladiator, was
seen at his best. His conception of
the character differs materially from
that OF others who have undertaken
ii. From time of his dashing 6 n
trance to the arena until his death in
the mob besieged and lion infested
prison he is the heroic, tcrriole gen
tie and tender Nero. The scenes with
NeOdamia alberta Conyerse) were
full of tenderness and heroic strength,
the contrast between the stern and
rugged gladiator and the tender girl
ish figure of his ward makes an ar
tistic picture.
Miss Alberta Converse earned her
full share of honor in the d%elineation
of the character of Neodamia. Nature
has showered her gifts upon this
charming woma and she is unques-
tionably entitled to her reputation as
of the most beautiful women on
the American stage or II other.
From the presentation of the charac-
ter of tender young maidenhood to
that of strength of womanhood she
seems born for the part she assumes.
Her superb, physique, beautiful and
expressive face and finished action
combine to make her perfect.
Mr.. Downing and Miss Converse are
supported by a capable company of
artists. 1t is to be hoped that Wash
ington theatre goers may have an op-
portunity to see the production again.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15

The Catholic Messenger of May 8,
says:
"Rt. Rev. Bishop C~osgrove has ap.
pointed Rev. j.. =. White, of Dunlap.
pastor of st. Mary's church, Oskaloosa
to succeed Rev. Father O'Carroll, who
died at the latter place two weeks
ago. Father Whites successor at Dun
lap has not yet been named.
The people of Oskaloosa are to be
congratulated upon securing Father
White, as he is one of the most pop
ular priests in the Davenport diocese,
and has long been recognized as one
of the best pupil orators among the
priests of the state.
Father White for a number of years
has been pastor of st. Patrick's church,
Dunlap, where he was transferred
from Marengo. During recent years
he has become prominent as a speaker
and has won recognition on account of
his jealous labors in the cause of
religion.
The news of the change will be a
source of sincere regret to the people
of Dunlap, who hold Father White in
high esteem, and who unite in wish
ing him every blessing as he enters
upon the duties of his newcharge."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-05-15
order VIII BE obeyed.

There is not a particle of question
but that the miners will religiously
obey the order and that on Monday
next not so much as a shovel of coal
will be mined in the Lackawanna val
ley.