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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-06-12

day and were guests of Mr.. Weir who
has been slightly upset by the recent
changes in the train service on the
Centerville run.
Mrs. Harry Lance and son Earl re-
turned to their home in Muscatine
last evening after spending several
days With the lady's mother, Mrs. M.
A. Sopher. .Harry Sopher accompan-
led them and will visit there for sew
eral weeks.
Thesboys of class 1903 entertained
their young lady friends last evening
at the home of Miss Jennie Evans, on
Fourth avenue east. Light refresh
ments were served and a general
good time enjoyed. About thirty-six
Of the class were present.
Master Harold Mcknight, son of
Rev. ]. P. Mcknight, departed this
morning for Peoria to visit for num-
Der of weeks with friends there. He
viii depart thence to Caelock, ILL.,, to
be the guest. Of his aunt, Mrs. DIR.
Hamilton, for an extended visit.
Mrs. L. A. Porter, Of Iowa City, who
has been the guest Of her son, O. e.
Porter, for some time, left last even
ing for New York where she will take
passage for Europe. She expects to
be gone three or four months and win
visit all the places OF interest across
the water.
Knoxville Journal: George Ream,
who has been quarantined at his
home near the @. depot on account
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-06-12
BLACK OAK.

The republicans of Black Oak town
shin will meet in caucus at Leighton
on June IA at 8 O'Clock p. M, Tor the
purpose Of selecting three delegates
70 attend the county convention at
Oskaloosa June 81; also to elect
township committeeman and for the
transaction Of such other business as
may properly come before the caucus.
a WALKER, Committeeman.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-06-12

The republicans of East Garfield
townehip will meet In caucus at the
town hail In Beacon ut 1880 p. m. on
Saturday, June IA, to select four oele .
gates to the county convenient Also
"a transact such other business as
NAV come before the caucus.
VIM. III. PATTON,
Committeeman.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-06-12

The Republicans of Lincoln town.
ship will meet in caucus al the
Friends church in said township on
Saturday, June IA, at $3.50 O'Clock
p. IN. to select four delegates to the
county convention to be held in Os-
kaloosa, Iowa, June 81, 1902, and to
transact such other business as may
come before said caucus.
T. H FvANe committeeman
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-06-12
WEST HARRISON,

The Republicans of West Harrison
township will meet in caucus at the
usual place at $3.50 D. m, SATURDAY,
June IA. to select four (4) delegates
10 the county convention which will
assemble in Oskaloosa June 21. and
to nominate township officers and
transact such other business as NAV
come before the caucus.
@. r FOSTER. Cnnmitfaarnan
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
PLEA ON THE PIOTS FUND CASE.

The Hague, Sept 3O.-At to-day's session OF the
International Court Of Arbitration, which Is hear
ing arguments In the Pious Fund ease. after SEN
ator Descamps had concluded his argument for the
United States in which ne contended that Mexico
ought pay in gold the only International money
and the only money representing real Value So
lcitor Penfeld. OF the United States State Depart
ment. began his plea. lie paid tribute to the SOW
ereigns pf Russia. Great Britain. Denmark and
Holland rulers OF the countries of some of the
members OF the tribunal. whose judgment would
be OF the highest Importance in conducting to the
maintenance OF the p and Justice OF the entire
world The counsel ,-rOceeded to argue that the
governments OF Spain and Mexico had fully recog
nized the sacred obligation 10 employ the Pious
Fund In accordance with the original intention OF
the founders, for the propagation OF the Catholic
religion. He maintained the verdict OF the Arbtra-
tion Court OF 1875. International arbitration he
added must be regulated by international law In
conclusion Mr.. Penhed thanked the court for It's
patient attention 70 the pleadings and expressed
the hope that Mexico and the United States would
maintain their close bonds of friendship and sym
pathy.
The pleadings will conclude tomorrow with
MexicO's reply.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
h. PHIPPS'S GIFT WAS APPROVED.
HE SAYS HE FIRST ASKED MR. CHAMBER
LAIN WHETHER HE SHOULD SEND
slooOO To BoERs

Henry Phipps, Of the Carnegie Steel Company
who, IL was reported gave $4,000 10 the relief
fund for destitute Beers. arrived on the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse yesterday.
Mr.. Phipps was reluctant 20 taIh about his gift
but said the report true. Asked II the gift
had caused any hostility toward him by the Eng
hsh people he said;
] think not. for England can take care OF her
own. In fact. I sent Arthur White the author
10 see Mr. Chamberlain before I decided what 10
do and the answer came back that Il would be all
right
Now, don't want you make a big splurge over
my little gift l am sorry Il has become known
II the situation had been changed and England
had been the suffering country. I would have
given her the money. 1 have enmity against
the English people-in fact. many good friends OF
mine were killed In the BOer war
Mr.. Phpps said he had seen Andrew Carnegie
while abroad. and that the latter was then in the
hest OF health. Mr.. Carnegie had no new plans
for disposing Of his money. Mr.. Phipps said
When asked concerning the coal strike Mr.
Phipps said:
cannot discuss that question as I don't know
enough about H. You say that coal costs So a
ton now Well, that reminds OF a funny story
heari one man says To another IN NeN--York
Is smith Tlchs' and the other answers Il should
say he Is Why, he has coal 10 burn
Then the steel magnate leaned back in his deck
chair and laughed heartily.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
THE MEDICAL DIRECTORY.

and Connecticut for 1902 has just appeared. II
comes with the same cover and binding as In
former years. and is full of valuable information
for every doctor In the three States for whose epe
cal benefit II is published. The book Is published
by the New-YOrk State Medical Association, whose
aim II has been TO supply a book as complete and
accurate IL Is possible for directory to be.
The lists Of physicians have been sifted and
amplified by careful comparison with certified lists
from registers of the County Clerks Offices Ths
total number of names contained in the lists ot
physicians Is 1884 OF which O06 in New
York 1.655 in New-Jersey and ll03 In Connecticut.
OF the 1O.6s names in the New-YOrk state lists,
394S are credited to the BOroughs OF Manhattan
and The Bronx .323 TO the Borough OF Brooklyn.
lis To the Borough Of Queens and s. to the BOr.
ough OF Richmond. total for the Greater City Of
New-York of 54A. which leaves the number 0t
physicians living in the rest OF the state. 5.l62
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
APPOINTED JUDGES NOMINATED.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION NAMES sTEcK
IER. HALL AND KEENER.

The Republican Judiciary Convention went through
with a rush last night at the Murray Hin Lyceum.
the whole proceedings routine business. nomination
and seconding speeches taking altogether about an
hour The cony yentlon nominated the three present
appointed occupants of the Supreme Court bench
Ernest Hall a Republican; Alfred Steckler. Demo
crat. and William 4. Keener. a Republican-wtthout
opposition
The convention was called 10 order by Henry W.
Taft and then Thomas j. Rush was made chair
man with George r. Manchester as secretary. The
first nomination made that OF Ernest Hail. 10
s1,ceed himself The nominating speech was made
nv C;eorEe w Wickersham. and the secondlns
sneech by Charles A. Reed. The nomination was
arried without "A dissenting voice, as indeed were
the other nominations -, -
vention. was received with prolonged cheering lie
Nominated Alfred Steckler, 10 succeed himself
The nomination OF Justice Steckler was t2rried
without a dissenting voice. .,,,
Tba third and last nomination was that or VIII
tam A KeoneT. also To succeed himSe II iflS name
vs. brought before the convention Dy Iheron w.
strong and Was seconded by Alfred r Ommen.
In ocering the name Of Justice keener Mr.. strong
said he was a product Of upstate, and nave
found n my experience that upstate lawyers are
the best" said Mr.. Strong. This sentiment dld not
apDear to appeal 20 the sympathes OF MS AUDIENCE
and the speaker FASTENED 10 add: Well, i am
New-York lawyer myself. but have s. nerally
trained lawyer: your experience may have Deen
different" As with the other nominations. that OF
Justice Keener accepted by the convention
Will acclamat
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
RIOT CHARGES APPROVED.
POLICE INSPECTOR CROSS AND TWO
CAPTAINS To BE TRIED.

The charges against Police Inspector Adam A.
Cross and Captains Charles l. AIbertson and John
D. Heriihy. growing out Of the riots at the time
Of the funeral Of Rabbi Joseph. were hIed yester-
DAY with Commissioner Partridge by Senior In
spector Cortright and approved by Colonel
Partridge. They prepared BY the Corpora
ton counsel at the request OF Mayor Low. follow
Ing the inquiry by the special committee appointed
by the Mayor into the conduct Of the police at
the riots July 20 This committee made a report
10 the Mayor in which il severely criticised the
police for their actions that occasion and Theses
criticisms were directed particularly against Cross
Albertson and Herlihy. Captain Thompson and
Sergeant Brady, who were criticised. too. escaped
charges by retirement pensions.
Copies Of the charges against AIbertson-- and
HeTlihy were served them after they had been
approved by Commissioner Partridge and they
were Informed that their trials on the charges
would be called on Monday Of next week. Inspector
Cross is I'm Europe. lie will return TO this country
on October 5 Then ne will be served with the
charges and date will be sat for his trial.
The charges against Cross contain three counts
neglect Of duty July - and D. for failing 20
furnish sufficient police escort At the funeral and
for permitting the patrolmen TO their clubs on
the crowds: with conduct unbecoming an officer
for making a misleading and untrue report OF the
riot in Grand-st.. and with conduct Injurious TO
the preservation Of pubic peace
There are three counts in the charges against
Albertson-neglect Of duty in failing 10 provide a
S'4eiht ponce escort IN MS precinct east OF the
Bowery, violation OF the rules I'm failing post a
sufficient number OF patvolmen along the line Of
the procession, and neglect Of duty in failing
inform himself 10 the needs for the preservation
Of order IN his precinct the day Of the funeral
in view Of the hostility, il feeling and unfriendi-
ness known 90 exist between the employees at the
r. H. Hoe factory and some Of the people in the
neighborhood. notice Of which had been 20 him
Captain HeTlihy. who duty Police Head
quarters the night before the funeral Is charged
with neglect OF duty I'm failing provide proper
police protection In the district I'm not furnishing
a sufficient police escort and in permitting Ser
geant Brady 10 disregard warning that came into
the telegraph Office that there would be least
funeral.
Captain Herlihy is awaiting a new trial in the
criminal Indictment charging him
with neGlecting To suppress dens of vice in his pre-
cinct when he In command Of the police In
Eldriige-st. He transferred yesterday 20 the
command Of the sub-station at the Grand Central
Station. few months ago he was transferred
from the command Of the Steamboat Squad.
Pier 4, 10 duty al Police Headquarters al night.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
ERNEST HALL.

Justice Ernest Hall was born in London Eng
lend October 81 1874 His father, who was land
scape and portrait engraver, came to this country
I'm 1870 Justice Hall educated In the public
schools I'm Morrisania. and after graduation was
with the publishing house OF the Putnams until
1850. when he began the study Of law In 1853 he
served in the Gettysburg campaign with the list
Regiment " c. " Y He returned at the close
OF the riots in this city. and then served In the
navy on the Mohican in the North Atlantic squad
ron He was hOnOrably discharged on May g. 1865.
He was graduated from the Law school OF the Uni
versity OF the city Of NewYork in 1851 In 1881 ne
became City Court Judge. He has been counsel
. the Board of Excise. the German savings sank
and the Fire Department OF Morrtsana He Is a
mem5er Of the Lawyers and the New-IOrk Ath-
Ietic clubs and is a charter member OF Lafayette
Post q 4. II
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
COAL DEALER TAKES HIS LIFE
DESPcNDENT OVER SITUATION, HE
SHOOTS HIMSELF WITH SHOTGUN.

strike. Henry c. Scheel. coal merchant Of No
IL Broadway. who lived at No. 40 West One
hundred and forty y-seventh-st., yesterday COM
mitted suicide al his home. He used a double
barrel shotgun with which TO end his life. firing
the charge from both barrels into his abdomen
he died a short time later in the J. Hood Wright
Hospital
a sister-in-law Of Mr.. Scheel said that inan-
cial difficulty because Of the coal situation was
the cause Of Mr. Scheel's act He had had about
5000 0O0 tied up in litigation. she declared. and
his business had been his source OF revenue.
He had become despOndent
Mr.. Scheel had two brothers. John II. Scheel
and William II. Scheel. The former is AN ex-
porter Of butter. with offices al No n Broad
way. and the latter is a dealer in Varnishes at
No. l59 Maiden Lane.
Mr.. Scheers three children are all young Mrs
Scheel was in such condition that no one was
permitted 10 see her.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
COLONEL ALBERT II. ROGERS ESCAPES

HE WAS AT A PRIVATE sANAToRIUM At FLUSH
ING-FoRMERLY IN AN INSANE ASYLUM
Colonel Albert II. Rogers, an inmate Of DIR. r. F.
= 'ombes's sanatorium I'm Flushing. escaped yes
terday aided Il Is supposed, by OF the attend
ants He IS believed 70 have made his way across
The ferry 10 Long Island city and 10 have taken
refuge with a friend IN Jersey city.
Colonel Rogers was Deputy Commissioner Of
street Cleaning under Commissioner Coleman. For
The last ten years ne has been an occasional in
mate OF insane asylums- lie committed 20
Wards Island August &c by Justice Hail OF The
supreme Court. His relatives had him removed
ana placed under the care Of DIR. Combes at Flush
Ing. They consider him OF an SKcitahe disposition.
but not insane. IL he can remain liberty for
tmrtN days another examination and trial Will b.
necessary before ne can be again sent an asylum
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
ALFRED STECKLER.

Alfred Steckler born in this city on Decem-
Der Is 1856 was educated here and was graduated
from Columbia Law School in 1871 He entered at
once upon the practice Of his profession with his
brother Charles Steckler. In 1ssl he was elected
Judge of the IVth civil District Court after hard
night in which he the independent candidate
He served I'm this Office for twelve years. In 1875
h. was the independent candidate for Justice OF the
supreme Court in this county, but was defeated
on the death Of Justice MacAdam. or the supreme
hv Governor OdeI 20 fll the vacancy and this po-
stfnn ne still holds Judge Steckler has been coun-
sci for "A number of fraternal organizations and
labor unions and is connected with numerous
cha ritaf Ia Institutions.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
FEW SMALL CHILDREN EMPLOYED.
r. NJ. MILLER. JR, SAYS REPORTS OF CHILD
LABOR IN SOUTH ARE ExAGGE3 ATED

* NJ MILLER. JR- SAYS REPORTS OF CHILD
LABOR IN SOUTH ARE EXAGGERATED.
r. ~ Miller. jr.. president and treasurer Of the
EiEaheth Mills, in Chaflotte y c. who r. attend
ing the meeting OF the NeW-England Cotton Manu-
factnrers Association in this city said last night
about child labor I'm the South:
The whole thing has been grossly nisrepresented
ana eNageerated. The manufa cturers IN my state
nave agreed 10 employ under twelve years
OF age except In certain cases N there l. family
Nhere the parents are too aged o decrepit work
and IN which the children over twelve cannot sup
port the FAMILY. We would employ the younger ones
also, In my own mills and IN others there are no
chiloren under twelve hut I would hire them IN
such n case Although the work f. connning. n l.
not hard and even II Il were. Is surely better
have them IN the mills than running AT large in
the streets. We have no compulsory education law
and they cannot be compelled 10 so 10 school whie
their parents can force them work. The work
IN tset does the children harm II IS the habits
10 which they are addicted smoking and chewing
tobacco and rubbing snuff and not the work that
hurts them The mills are well heated and
ventilated IN the South IN the North
OF course, there some shfftless fathers that
i've on the labor or their small children. but such
cSses are 10 be found everywhere This is because
there Is no compulsory education Law. which al
mill owners would be glad TO have passed The
children are al whites. negro labor having proved
a failure.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
THINKS FoOD rs STILL GIVEN orE

Regarding the published report yesterday from
Kingston. Island of St Vincent. that a part OF the
food clothing and other supplies. contributed by
the United states Government for the assistance
of sufferers from the volcanic eruptions had been
sold under it, value by the local government to
merchants abroad. and that the distribution ot
rations had been stopped. Gustav r. Schwah OF
the committee for the relief Of the West indies.
said TO a Tribune reporter that he Thought ~ un-
true. The committee. however. had received no
further information since W. n. CorWine of tn9
Merchants Association, returned from the West
Indies and reported that St Vincent the relief
fund was being systematically and judicously
spent under the direction Of Governor Llewelyn.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
Y4LE'S NEW LABORATORY.

HANDSOME MEMORIAL. TO PROFESSOR KIRKLAND
To COsr sl5oOoo.
New-IIaven. Conn. Sept. 3-GTound Will be brok-
en- for Kirtlsnd Hall. the Sheffield Scientific
School laboratory within two weeks This latest Of
Yales scientific buildings Is gift from an anony-
nous source a memorial 20 Professor Jared
Potter Kirkland. OF Ohio. who was graduated from
Yale in lsl5 and who had a wide reputation a
natural scientist. -, - -,
The new building will be- located on the Sheffield
LOT in the neighbarhoOd OF the present Sheffield
Scientific school buildings. and in Prospect-st. IL
Will have a frontage OF uinety-five feet and depth
OF sixty-fVe feet IL will be built colonial lines
of red brick, with white marble columns and Trim
marble columns VIII form the entrance: The
main noor will be devoted 20 mineralOgy, the sec
ond floor 10 Inorganic and physical geology. the
third floor 20 physical geography and physios-
Taphy and the Easement TO mining. There Will be
large lecture IN the building. modern labora-
tories and the best appliances for scientific work
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
HONE NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS AT THE HOTELS

ALBEMARLE-John r. Bland. Of baltimore
ASTOR-ProfessOT Simon Newcomb. L. 8 n. Brig
adler General William Montrose Graham L s
cAMBRlDGE-captain W. r. II Camille. OF Lon
don. FIFTH ANENUE-SenatoT George F. Hodr
of Massachusetts,: Hoke Smith. OF Atlanta Ca
GRAND-Commander Edward r. Qualtrough 4 :
y Major r b. Robertson T. 5. A: Major r l.
Webster. T. ; GRAND UNION-Profess0r
Charles Rose OF Hobart College. Genevt \ y
HOLLAND-W. Caryl Ely. Of Buffalo. IMPFRI Al
Professor ;. a. Comfort OF Syracuse. exclude.
William NJ Titus. OF Massachusetts MI'RRAy
HIIIS-Captain Edwin LandOn. L. s A Ma
NAfsRE-Captan J. IL Wheeler. L. : 4 C'aptain
4. Taylor. u. $ A Pl-AZA-Henry Phipps ~
La1o ATTiago. OF Washington. Guatemal,p Ninis'
ter 20 the United States; eX-CongTe ssman WaIiscs
T. Foote. Port Henry. y. Y.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01

convinced that the protective tariff is the best pos
siole measure for prosperity for the laborng man.
ne smssi or large, that possibly he devised BY
s nal. .ne history OF our country proves this be
tono any QOesuon for periods Of depression
,rss nass at~ass taken place when have had fires
ueoe or very low tarin. while peri
prosperity and thrift and energy and push
al been under high protective tariff The people
know this and understand IL thoroughly and they
VIII not consent 10 ~ changed
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
WHAT Is GOING OK TO-DAY.

Raciug a. Grave=sni
International Cnference Plant Breeding and Hvl,si
fourfh-sf '''''
'oisie-s 81 l-lrgairs from coffee Producing Countries
'"Hre fs'hans- 40 lia PeaTl-st-, II a M.
openinE Exhibition % American Wood Eagraylns. rno,
lAirarN '~'~N
Ninet-enth ann1a- r.n'sntln Christian and Missionary
Alli2nce Tabernacle Building. EfEhfh 4ya
toAfth - morning Afternoon and evening
Opening q Cooper Union Cav schools
lteruhlcan Congress conventions eveni-F
CITY club meeting addresses by C1nrnssiarsrs ,-,r
and Russell s.31 o M
Beginning - ne Jewish New Year 6 p m
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
WILLIAM A. KEENER.

r,s,tca W A Keener Is one OF the best known
law instructors in the country. About ten years
ago he was made dean Of the Columbia Law
School where he lectured principally upon equity
and law OF corporations year ago last August
he resigned his chair. He still maintains MS con-
nection with the Law School. however, and fire.
ouently lectures there. He Is the author OF Quasi
Contracts which is said To be the only work
ever published upon the subject I'm this country
IL IS a recognized authority Professor heener Is
a graduate OF Harvard, and was at one time an
Instructor there He practises law at No. ~ Wall
St and lives AT No 500 Park-ave. with his wire
and one son. He Is about fifty years OF age
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
NEW PRICES ron BRITISH rOBACcO.

London. sspt. S0-The Imperial Tobacco Com
pany has issued a circular giving a revised list
OF prices. c'nhrning the reported discontinuanoe
OF the Ogden bonus. and expressing the hope OF
presenting an entirely new bonus scheme for the
next financial year. This revised list practically
Restores the prices which were IN vogue prior 10
American operations IN the English tobacco field.
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
4 BIG rERDIcr AGAINST cLAFLry 60.
JUDGMENT FOR S5Sooo AWARDED C. Z BRIGHT
SON WHO SUED THE FIRM


sON. WHO SUED THE FIRM
Nineola. Long Island Sept. So.-To George +
BrightsOn late last night awarded a verdict
against the II. h. Clafin Company for s. aao for
breach of contract and s50sse damages for loss Of
salary and commission and injury TO character
HIS discharge from the head Of the notion and
book department Of the defendants was the ground
ON which the suit based
Mr.. Brightson received $50 a month salary while
with the Clahin company, and in addition lsi- per
cent commission the net profits Of the depart
ment was allowed him lie had been under 4
written contract until 1897 and on January Of
that year ne had made he DECLARED a verbal CON
tract with the firm for another year. In July of
that year is alleged. he went TO Chicago 20 sell
books for has firm ana when ne returned ne found
that the book section OF his department had been
taken away from him. and on August q ~ SAYS
he was discharged by the firm without cause and
The defence sought 10 prove that NJ. Brightson
Incompetent. and John Z. Claim swore on
the witness stand that the paintim had been
paid a commission a si1Vt0 sale the close Of
the previous years business before his the plain
tiffs. discharge and that me goods were IN stock
fore, BrightsOn owed the hrm In rebuttal. Mr.
Rrightson said that this d sale for future de-
livery. that he entitled 10 the commission. and
that ~ ne had continued the year with the nrnn II
the goods remained IN stock. II would have heen
deducted from his commission and the account
Ths jury did not reach verdict until almost
Midnight
New-York tribune., 1902-10-01
RiLTIuORE NAN IN LONDON JAIL.

London sept So-Henry Conrad. OF Baitmcre.
man about hfty years old whose real name Is be-
heved To be Fisher. and who Is said TO be a well
known criminal was committed for trial to-day
the charge Of attempting 10 secure wax impress
sion of the key Of POstoffice box near the Stock
Exchange on September L.. by dstracting the
tention OF letter carrier who had opened the box.