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The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
A REAL COLD WAVE.
No Counterfeit About Present
Drop in Temperature.

The cold wave which struck Oska
loosa and Iowa Saturday night win
continue today, and even lower tenn
perature may be expected. The ther.
mometer fell to twenty below zero at
Williston last night, and at Bismarck
the barometer stood at 5000. The
official forecast predicts moderation
in temperature in the western part Of
the state on Tuesday. The cold wave
descended on all the states of tho
upper Mississippi Valley yesterday.
The lowest temperature reported in
this vicinity was six below Monday
morning. Thermometers in town gen.
orally ranged from zero to below.
Coming as it did upon moderate
weather the cold wave pinched un-
usually hard. 1t caught many with
out coal and froze up pipes in all di-
rections. For over two hours Monday
morning the operators at the Home
Telephone Office were buster than they
ever were before. During that time
500 to 600 people were clamoring for
connections.
Inc Dulh OIL JHe Calls were sAOi
plumbers and for eoal men.
The drop in temperature will uTl-
doubtedly bring much suffering to the
poor, and the work of the Associated
Charities will be in demand until the
weather changes.
One result of crowding furnaces to
meet the occasion was an alarm Of
fire Sunday evening about 1880 o'clock
from the Ninde property at the cor
ner of First avenue and Seventh
street, occupied by the Walter Camp
bell family. A burning chimney was
mistaken for blaze in the roof by a
neighbor and an alarm was turned in.
The fire company made short time in
getting to the scene OF the trouble
but their services were not required.
Gold Wave In East.
Washington, Dec. S.-The Weather
Bureau reports there will be cold
wave tonight in the Upper Ohio Val
ley, the Lower Lake region and great
or portion of the Atlantic States, with
temperature ranging from 10 to Is be-
low zero.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
FOR The CHILDREN.
oskaloosa Boxes Gratefully Re-
ceived at Home.

According to their annual custom
the ladies of the local branch of the
iowa Children's Home Society gath
cred from the members of their re-
spectiye churches enough clothing,
bedding, fruit, etc, to fill two large
boxes which they sent as Thanks
giving present to the little ones in the
Des Moines Home. The estimated
value Of the articles which were rated
very low, amounted to $500.
The ladies are to be especially COM
mended for their noble effort in giving
timely aid and cheer to the homeless
children wholly dependent upon the
benefactions of the public, and the
people who so literally gave Of their
substance that the children might
have reason to join in the annual
Thanksgiving.
In such labor of love God is well
pleased, for His word declares that:
''He that giveth to the poor lendeth to
the Lord"
The following letter has just been
received by the secretary from the
State Superintendent In acknowledge
ment Of the contribution:
Miss Mary Norris, Oskaloosa, Ia.
Dear Friend: The two boxes sent
by the local board at Oskaloosa were
duly received a few days ago. The
contents have been listed by our mat
ron, and we find them to have con-
tanned many articles which we call
"our needs" We desire to thank you,
and ask you to make known to al who
assisted, that we do appreciate the
kindly interest, the desire to cooper
ate, that is indicated by the sending
OF these articles.
The short delay in acknowledging
is due to the reception by us of many
similar boxes and barrels at this
Thanksgiving season. We are more
than ever made aware of the wide
spread friendship the Society has
among the people of Iowa at these
special times of the year. But we
need the material expression CT their
interest as we'll as their good will,
Very truly yours,
w. H. Singerland, State Supt.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
BEACON.

John Asbman, Of Ohio, arrived hon Q
last week.
"A. F. Failes, our county missionary,
visited our Sunday schools last Sun
day.
The late snow storm has caught a
good many farmers with corn in the
field.
The roads are very rough and a
host of mud holes. II you don't be-
lieve it take a buggy ride west of
Beacon. If your buggy is not broken
you will eat good square meal when
you return home.
Rev. Mrs. John Davis, who was
sent as a delegate to the State Ep-
worth League held at Grinnell, re-
turned home last Wednesday evening
after having also spent few days
with friends In Iowa City.
While a number of the boys were
returning home from their work at
No. 2 last Friday evening, on the
right of-way of the O., B. & @. rail-
road jack rabbit sprang up and they
chased it quite distance, 1t got its
head through some woven wire fence
when Harry Newberry was the lucky
one to capture it. 1t weighed eight
pounds.
Dec. 9. J. A. b.
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man, Ottumwa; Third district, Sum-
ner w. White, Oskaloosa; Fourth dis
trict q. G. Smith, Des Moines; Fifth
district, H. H. Canfield, Boone.
The president, secretary and the
executive committee are ex-oficio
members of the scale committee. The
other members of the scale commit
tee, each district being entitled to two
members, are: First district, David
Lodwick, Mystic; Second district,
Faloy Hynes, Avery; Third district,
w. T. Philips, Oskaloosa; Fourth
district, Ed. Gray, Des Moines; Fifth
district, F. E. Wilson, Lehigh and
Webster City. B. H. Johnson, of Men
dotas Mo-, is also a member of1the
scale committee to represent the Mis-.
souri, field.
The alternate members Of the scale
committee are:
First district-F. E. Lee, Center.
ville,} and j. w. Campbell, Brazil
Second district-L. r. Rosebrook,
Oskaloosa, and T. j. Phillips Ottum-
wa. .- ..,sfa S,,.i.
Third district-W. A. Durfee and
G. e. Fraker, Oskaloosa.
Fourth Jdistrict-W. c. Sheppard,
Des Moines and Oskaloosa, and Sam
uel Blunt, of Des Moines. n
Fifth DISTRICT. l.. Platt, Van Met
er, and Samuel Mcclure, Fort Dodge
and Frazier.
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hogs to different points almost every
day.
Grandma Laffollett and her grand
daughter, Mabel Roberts, were over
Sunday guests at the M. M. Dickson
home.
J. H. Green shipped four cars of
cattle of his own feeding to Chicago
on Sunday. Mr.. Green is one of the
largest feeders in this county.
Charlie Augustine is very sick with
typhoid fever DR.. Hunter, OF Oska-
loosa, was here on Monday in con-
sultation with DR.. Harry Carver.
Robert W. Bass is in Des Moines
for term OF instruction at Highland
Park college. r.. w. is q careful stu
dent and will not be long In going
through any course he may choose
to take up. y \.
Tom Connor Post G. A. R. will have.
their annual election of officers on
next Saturday night. There, is some
very important business to transact
and every member of theP Posti is earn
estly requested to be present at this
meeting, BY order Of the Post.
A very quiet wedding occurred at
the G. W. Hansel home in Monroe
township last week when their daugh-
ter Anna was united in marriage to
Samuel Tucker. The young people
received some very nice presents
from the guests. The company con-
sisted of about twenty-five OF the inn
mediate friends.
December 10. NAsBY.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
ROSE HILL.

Dan Augustine & Son are taking in
hogs to-day and will ship in a day or
SO. .
Mr.. Foster, of Dauville, Iowa, has
been visiting ]. w. Garden for few
days.
Mr.. Norman, of Oskaloosa, has
moved to Rose Hill and will open up
another barber shop.
The winter term of school ha, COM
menced at the Ray district with Miss
Cordia Adair as teacher.
J. N. Wymore went to Harper on
Tuesday on business and will visit
his daughter, Mrs. Grace Grimes.
John Montgomery and sons shipped
a car load OF hogs of their own rails
ing and feeding to Chicago this week.
j. W. Troy and brothers are ship
ping some of their fine Chester White
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11

Parties calling for letters from this
list will please call attention to ad-
vertised iistEof this, date. The above
letters willlibe held two weeks from
date and then sent to the dead letter
office. II
CHAs. v. HoFFMANN, P. M.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
After Fifty Years.

w. J.Anderson, of Marshall county,
is plaintiff in an action for divorce,
filed for theIJ January term of the dis
trict court. Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson
were married in 1850 in Athens coun-
ty, ohio,s and in an early day moved
to this state, locating in O'Brien
county. In 1882, he alleges, Mrs.An-
derson deserted him, and since that
time has absented herself and refused
to return.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11

CASH GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat closed II; corn, 56; oats /,
sl5S,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder
Disease relieved in six hours by
NEW GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KID.
NEY oURE.' 1t is a great surprise on
account of its exceeding promptness
in relieving pain in bladder, kidneys
and back, in male or female. Relieves
retention of water almost immedi-
ately. II you want quick relief and
cure this is the remedy. Sold by
Green & Bentley Druggists, Oska-
looss, Iowa. 12w26
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
New Bank.
NAsBY.

Delta Enterprise: That Delta is to
have another bank is an assured fact.
1t will probably be ready for business
within sixty days. A large part of
the stock hasalready been subscribed
by local capital. The list of stock
holders includes some of the most
substantial citizens of this commun-
ity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
Rural Routes.

Delta'sitwo new rural routes ara in
successful3operation. The carriers,
T. j. McNabb and Marcus Fisher,
made theirsfirst trip last Monday. 1t
has been a rough time to start out,
but all has gone like clock work.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
SEED HER.
December 5.

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all Hard, Soft or Calloused Lumps
and Blemishes from horses, Blood
Spavins, Curbs, Splints, Sweeney,
Ring Bone, Stiles, Sprains, all
Swollen Throats, Coughs, etc. Save
$50 by use of one bottle. Warranted
the most wonderful Blemish Cure
ever known. So d by Green & Bentley,
Druggists, Oskaloosa, Iowa. 12w26
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11

S1OO-Dr. e. Detchon's Anti
Diuretic may be worth TO you more
than S101 If you have child who
soils bedding from incontlnence of
water during sleep. Cures old and
young alike. 1t arrests the trouble
at once. 81. Sold by Green q
Bentley, Druggists, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
12w26
The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-12-11
Wednesdays Markets
Reports Furnished by Special
Wire from Chicago

Furnished daily by the Weare Com
mission Co., commission merchants,
Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
y Branch office, Room 81 Evans Block.
mfSrivate wires to all the principal ex
IN shanges of the country. F. H. vii.
psliRms local manager. aa
a ~ CHICAGO, Dec. 10, 1909
y Open. Close High. Low.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
DIAMOND WAS FOUND IN
TIME TO SAVE All PONG.
Detectives Had Case Against Chinese
Boy, but Jewels Were mt Last
Discovered.


REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
San Francisco. Dec. 6.-The arrest of All
Pcrg, a Chinese who is employed at the
Bella Vista Hotel. brings to light q strange
story of how one may be wrongfully &C
cused, and illustrates the unreIiability of
circumstantial evidence.
More than a week ago Mrs. o. g. Booth.
who Is the widow of Ex-Governor Booth.
missed a pair Of diamond earrings. valued
at $3.50. from her room in the motel. Sne
had worn the jewels the previous night and
removed them upon retiring, placing them
on a nearby table. Having occasion 10
wear them again. she failed 10 find them in
her jewel case. But two people had been
In the room in the interval. both employees
Of the hotel. Tn negro porter. who had
Heen in the room to clean the windows,
vas exonerated after an Investigation. as
II was shown that the Chinese boy had
been there two hours before HIN. The lat
ter was Immediately accused. but vigorously
denied the theft.
~ searched the premises, detectives were
sent for. 1h.T recognized the Chinese as d
man who had served time in the county
Jail a year before Tor the theft of a dia-
mond ring. The accused Chinaman, how
ever. had been employed CONTINUOUSLY III
the hotel for the past two years. but he had
been arrested some years ago for the theft
of a diamond ring from a woman for whom
he worked On California street. He was
months In the House of Correction. but aft
er serving two days of his sentence was
released because his mistress had found the
ring, which had been misplaced by her. not
stolen.
But the detectives work did not stop here.
They found a piece of tissue paper some
where in All pong's pocket. they said, and
this was the paper which Mrs. Booth had
wrapped around her diamonds.
All Pong remained in Jail but a short
time His friends in the Chin Gong Com
pany furnished the se.GH bond which gave
him his freedom; while he was :ncarcer.
a,ed. however. the landlady OF the hotel
sent word by a trusted servant, the Chi
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

While ST. Louis has produced many
brilliant career than DR.. j Harvey Moore.
who has created such a sensation In the
scientific world by introducing the osciila-
tor method Of curing all affections Of the
optic nerve. falling eyesisht. weak eyes.
nearsightedness. cataracts and other eye
Affections. This is the same treatment
which has restored United States Senator
Vests and Senator Moneys eyesight. This
alone should gain for DR.. Moore the ever
lasting gratitude of 81. LOutsans and every
one within reach of him. vet Dr. Moore
has been performing wonderful cures right
here in 81. Louis for a number Of years
which has given him more than a national
reputation. He has had twenty years ex-
perience and patients have visited him from
more than twenty different States. He was
appointed by both Governors Stephens and
Dockery to the position OF oculis. 10 the
Missouri State Institution for the Bind.
the highest honor which can re conferred
upon any ocuIist by the great State Of
Missouri. DR.. Moore has discovered a
positive cure for trachoma. or granulated
sore eyes which is pronounced incurable
by the medical profession, and the United
States Government officials will not per-
NIT persons afflicted with this disease to
enter this country. Or. Moore can show
patients who were blind four weeks ago
who can now read a newspaper. This is
rapidly making him worldwide fame. He
has Strengthened over three thousand cross
eyes by his new painless method.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

Just as II was toward the last part of the
free period with which Doctor Powell. his
method of treatment and his purposes weIe
introduced to the people of st. Louis: just
as it was then. when the Famous Physician
found il utterly impossible to care for all
who came. so during the concluding days
Of November II was found utterly impos-
sibIe for the Ri-rhemic Physicians to see
all the patients who came to their offices
to take advantage of the so offer. and many
had to he turned away. There was no
time to make any change in the newspaper
announcements. OF. indeed, change any of
the published statements at all. All that
could be done was to care for as many as
possible and notify the others that the offer
would be extended from the first Of the
month. Doctor Powell felt that in giving
the 80 offer for the month of November
he was giving abundant time for all WHO
desired to lest for themselves the power
of his treatmen: in curing Chronic Diseases.
The events of the last few days of the
month showed him he was mistaken. He
therefore sent out notices extending the
offer not for a day or a week. but for the
entire month OF December. He made the
extension cover tn. entire month, SO that
there might be ne repetition Of the scenes
of the last few Gays and the hu'rying and
confusion incident to them
The following offer is absolutely final and
will not under any circumstances be extend
ei beyond December 3lst:
The DI-Chemic Physicians will agree
to treat NIL persons applying Mt their
Offices before Ist for the
nominal sum of $40 until cured.
That IL, $40 covers the entire cost
of a cure. medicines ncluded and no
further fee will be asked.
They furthermore guarantee that II
the patient Is not completely cured I'm
N sDecideJ length of time TO return
the nloney paid without any quib-
bling OF evasion. 1t ha. always been
the principle Of their live. never to
cured.
The Ri-Chemic Physicians wish to make
it emphatic that this o1er EXPIRES on the
tended beyond that time under any c:rcum-
stances. Il is important to call as early as
prsfn n1o N oCcur during the closing days of
this phenomena! ofer.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
FOUND $1,000 IN MATTRESS.
Heirs of Persons Who Owned 1t
Claim the Money.
SPECIAL

tSEtt Blu SfEClALL
Racine. Wis. Dec. Gone thousand six
hundred dollars, supposed TO have been
placed in a bed mattress five years ago,
was discovered by Mrs. Theodore Wiechers
Of this city.
Thirty odd years ago there came 10 Ra-
cine from Eagle. Wis, NJ. and Mrs.
Charles Broecker.
About five years ago Mrs. BToecker be-
came insane and was placed in an asylum.
a year later Mr.. Brcecker died.
William O.. Thomas was named as the
executor. Under orders Of the court he
sod the household goods and other personal
effects. In the lot was an old mattress. II
was bought by Louis Mohr, who sold II TO
Theodore Wiechers tSree years ago.
Mrs: "iechers was repairing the mattress
and discovered a hole through which pro-
truded something that money.
Tearing of the cover she found a roll con-
tanning 81 500 in bills.
The We!chers say they are willing to
turn over the money to Mr.. Thomas II 1t
can he proved that 1t belonged TO the
BrOeckers.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
MADE MONEY KILLING BIRDS.
Michigan Man Has Slain Nearly
750.000 English Sparrows.
REPTRLIC

REPt Bl-lt SPECIAL
Carson City. Mich, Dec. Louis Gors-
line of this city has a peculiar and unique
history. His name and picture have APP
and thousands OF people who have never
seen him are fam Ear with the peculiar
points in his life. And this nOtoriety was
achieved. not in anv deed of daring, reck-
less adventure or ty having great wealth
thrust upon him by frugal ancestors. In
short, he has been the greatest sparrow
hunter i'll the State. the nation. and. prob
ably. IN the world.
Some years ago he was a trainman on me
lost his right hand in an accident at Nc
Balm. and when he was able to work the
company gave him a place as iaeman. He
was restless TO increase his income. and
began to hunt sparrows- receiving the
State law.
He shot them and trapped them at odd
times until he found the work so profitable
that he hired a mar to do his work as flag
hunting. He afterwards used a preparation
in which he soaked wheat and miliet seed.
and two or three kernels Of this was enough
TO make any sparrow his IN a few minutes
time. In this way he would take thousands
in a day.
Mr.. Gorsline says that he does not 90
member ever finding but one bird aside
from the sparrows that had eaten the poi
soned grain, and that other birds do not
~ every county in tie lower peninsula and
has also worked in the upper peninsula.
Over Sii.hp was paid to MIN by the State
in bounties and nearly 1~hree-quarterS Of a
million birds were killed by him in the five
years he followed the work as a business.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
st. Paul Capitalists Wife, Suffer
ing From Bronchitis, Starves
Herself for % Days.
WEIGHT DECREASES SO POUNDS
After the Ordeal Mrs. COnklin Is
First Given Broth and by De
grees She Will BE Returned
to Il Normal Diet.

EEPUBLIC SPECIAL.
ST. Paul. MINI. Dec. Mrs. J. f. Conk-
lin. wife OF J. Frank Conklin. enc OF the
best known real estate men and capitalists
in the State. has completed a twraty-eight-
day fast.
Mrs. Ccnklin has been suffering for TWEEN
~ yelrs with chronic bronchitis. For the
last few years her condition has been
worse than ever. and it was decided. at
the close of the present summer, that rad
zeal action OF some sort would be Eenes-
sary if she were to be restored 10 health.
\ woman doctor. whose advocacy Of the
starvation cure for nearly every i'll TO
which frail flesh is heir. has attracted
much attention to her during the last year.
was called into consultation, and she eX-
Pressed the opinion that Mrs. Conkiin could
be absolutely cured by the starvation route.
Mrs. Conklin began fasting. She decreased
In weight from 100 pounds TO l03 pounds.
but no food PASSED her lips. and sle drank
but little water during the entire period.
though permitted to drink as much OF the
latter as she desired.
After the ordeal Mrs. Conklin was given
some broth. and by ,egrres she Will ne re-
turned to a normal dirt. She APPEARS 10
Iite.ong affection. bling qui>e free from iAe
cough. when was the principal manifesto
ton of the disease. While sOnnew nat weak.
she is able 10 walk about the house with
ta>e.
Mr.. Conkiin declares that he is thorough
" satisfied OF his wite'S cure. and that Tor
his Own part he never intends TO cat an
other breakfast as lOag as he lives.
Il began going without my breakfast for
two reasons said Mr.. Conklin. One was
that l desired to encourage my wife in the
ordeal s:le was UNDERGOING. and another
was that the doctor had insisted upon the
advantage OF abs;aining from a morning
meal.
Il never felt so we'll for MANY years as
l have since the tr, aktaSt fad was done
away with. and l have also been able to
disD nSe with the morning smoke. which.
taken in combination with the food. was
disastrous. ! now eat but twice in twenty
four hours. and smoke after each meal.
Il am able TO do four times the wo.k |
have heen able TO do for several years.
Nothing could be more marked than the
effect of this simple seIf-denial.
Mrs. Conklin is a new woman. She is
so much better than / ever hoped 10 see
her that ] feel too much cannot be said
FOR a plain. logical. C~ommon-ss:ise plan
that eliminates the poison from the human
system and gives il a chance TO reCup-rate.'
The fasting theOrv has attained an extra
ordinary vogue here within the last six
months.
One mar who is vel! known in the bust
ness world has had nothing TO eat for fifty
days. and two others have tasted for forty
days.
Half n dozen have gone over thirty days.
and so on IN every case the fasterS are
enthusiastic over the results.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07

Or. Noore's practice has grown to such
enormous proportions that re was obliged
10 enlarge his offices. which now consist
II a very large and elegantly furnished re-
cep:ion room and three other rooms espe-
CiaiIy eG tipped FOR his work on the seCon9-
corner Ninth and olive streets. opposite
tn. post D.hCs.
Or. Moore rot only has the largest prae-
tiCe OF any oculist in St Louis. hut PROB
treats as many patients daily as he does.
He sees from sixty to seventy people daily.
and every one who calls sees Or. Moore
personally.
A Few of His Patients.
Among ths many prominent reople under
den of topeka. Nas. Bismarck Mccartney.
.oy South Twenty-sscond street. st. LOUIS.
lost his sight ten years ago from an aiIsc-
ton Of the optic nerve. He says: ID
per cent in one month" Mrs. J. +. Stubs.
ia3o Wash st. St. Louis. lost her sight sew
e-al years ago. Several prominent ocu!ists
told her she had Cataracts and would soon
be stone blind ana they could do nothing
for her hut operate when she became blind.
DR.. Moore has restored h-r sight in six
weeks so that she can read signs across the
street and SO. large print. X W. Knight,
with the Cast Bank Note and LithogrGph-
ing Co. Twenty-first and Morgan streets,
s.. Louis. became bl nd several years ago
from trachGma. ar sranulated sore eyes.
Ten of the most prominent ocGlistS OF st
Louis and other cities failed TO he!p MN:
DR.. Moore cured his eyes and restored his
sight in q short time without the use of
the knife or caustics. Hundreds Of similar
cases can he given
His offices now comprise Suite 3h and 2S
Odd Fellows building. corner Ninth and
Olive streets. 81. Louis. He Will give free
consultation and his professional opinion to
all who call or write.