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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
THE ROUSTABOUT.

When the Herald Office was moved
some scalawag had the audacity to
clean out oustabout's desk, shake the
manuscript and brush the cobwebs
out of the corners. 1t was an unpar-
donable trick, and if he ever gets hold
of the right fellow, and the fellow is
not too big he will tell him what he
thinks of him. But every cloud has a
silver lining you know, and when the
accumulation of years was turned over
proof sheet was brought to the sur
face that attracted Roustabout's atten-
tion. The matter had evidently never
been printed as there was big figure
made across the proof in one of Mr..
Swalm's best hieroglyphics, made with
blue pencil. The boys who know"
say the article was written by Clifford
Snowden, the second day he was con-
nected with the Herald staff. Clifford
has since happily succeeded in get
ting the printers ink off his fingers,
and as he is now rising young min
lister of the gospel, the Roustabout
feels safe in reproducing the contents
of the proof sheet as follows:
sss
There was a fire alarm sounded
about an hour ago and a reporter of
the Herald arrived at the scene of con-
fiagration before the fire department,
which responded promptly. After the
hose was attached to the water plug
it was found that the hose was too
brief to carry the acqua pura to the
flames in seeming defiance OF the fire
department. Several of the firemen
who we're more excited than the 9TH
ers discussed the propriety of carrying
the fire closer to the source of water
supply, but this plan was abandoned
on account of the extreme heat of the
flames. In the meantime the fire fiend
ragged worse than ever and kept on
raging until the entire stable was re-
duced to ashes. The live stock was
saved with the exception OF one COW,
| which was badly scorched, but will
| survive. The harness and other items
too numerous to mention perished in
the flames. The reporter did not learn
who owned the stable nor the street il
was located on, but II the readers OF
the Herald will call up the fire depart
ment they can find out. There were
several other interesting facts the re
porter did not learn, but they canno
be mentioned for lack OF space"
Roustabout.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

President H. E. O'Neil OF the Os
kaloosa Light & Traction Co. says he
has the assurances, providing the
weather man is willing, that the walls
of the new power house will be finish
ed in fifteen days. Ritchie and Phin-
ney are hustlers and they usually do
what they say they will. This will be
a new record for the construction of
brick building 100 feet square.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
A FORTUNE OF WAR.

Portland oregonian: History does
not afford a parallel instance Of peo-
pie who. losing all in the hazard Of
war, gained so much as has the Boer
race in this late terrible and protract-
ed conflict. At the beginning OF their
contentious with England the Beers
were the most obscure and disregard
ed race OF European stock ON the face
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

Hon. Joe R. Lane telegraphed
the Second district Republican con-
vention at Clinton that he was un
able to attend because of a severe
atrack of inf animation of the eyes;
that he was confined In dark room
with no ray of light and without a
wave of air, nevertheless he could
clearly see the success of the nominee
of the convention.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

lit is announced that the Metho-
dists Of the northwest Iowa confer.
ence, which meets at Clear Lake Oc-
toDer 1, win not board around, but
VIII pay their own expenses instead
Of being sustained by the people OF
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
State Geologist Calvin pronouno-

State Geologist Calvin pronouno-
ed against the idea of finding oil In
the Wapsie valley, but number of
moneyed men up there thought they
knew better. After drilling to a
depth of 1,175 feet and exhausting
the funds of the company they have
abandoned the undertaking. They
haven't as much cash as they had
In the beginning but they have ac-
quired q large and varied assortment
Of disappointed hopes.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
the town. This is an innovation of a
time-honored custom.

The following from the Council
Bluffs Nonpareil is good all through:
"Good crops make good railroads.
Good railroads make good business.
Good business makes good citizens.
Good citizens make Christians. There
fore goodcrops make Christians. Let
the good work go on"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

The death OF Gen. Franz Sigel
deprives the country OF another
historical figure and reminds 1t that
the group of surviving prominent
generals in the civil war is growing
small indeed. Gen. Sfgel was q born
soldier, as well as one by thorough
education, and he performed y great
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

"A young man at Eldora was ar
rested few nights ago for walking
In his sleep, He begged the night
watch not to lock him up because he
was a somnambulist. SIT don't make
any difference what church you be-
long to-" said the officer, "you can't
walk the streets of this town in your
shirttail.D -
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

I'm place of 300, 900 tons, as is
usual at this time of year there are
only about $4,000 tons of hard coal
stored in Chicago. The price has
jumped from s7.00 last year to $500
and the commodity cannot be bad at
that figure
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

Two million dollars month lie
the average value of the diamonds
and other precious stones brought
into this country through the New
York Custom House alone since the
beginning of the year. This leads the
Register and Leader to predict If the
coal strike keeps on black diamonds
will cost more than the other article.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

-Keota Eagle: Lightning has
struck a parsonage at South English
three times this summer and the
parson still lives. AS Bro. Heacock
insists that nothing happens by
chance but that all things are gov
erned by immutable law we are con-
strained to the sad belief that God
has a terrible spite at the preacher.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
-Mark Evans of Des Moines h,

Mark Evans of Des Moines has
been notified of his appointment to
position in the United States GUS
toms house at Manila. Evans was a
soldier in Company F, of the Thirty
second United States volunteers dur
ing the Philippine war. He enlisted
in Oskaloosa in Company F of the
Fifty-firs Iowa, but did not see SER
vice with that regiment.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

deal of valuable service in his adopted
country. He illustrated the fact that
the German easily places himself in
accord with the institutions of the
United States and is ready to fight
for them as representative of the
general principles of human liberty
and progress.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
TT Q Republicans ofIdaho in con,

I'll Q Republicans ofIdaho in con-
ventic n declared: "We believe that
in President Roosevelt our party has
found worthy leader, whose fear
lessness in the discharge of his duty,
and whose devotion to the best inter-
ests of the whole country prove him
to be worthy successor of his la
mented predecessor
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
An advertisement in a Quincy

An advertisement in a Quincy
paper starts out with the statement
that neutrality-suspicious. may not, but
dolicephalous housekeepers are sure
to see the wisdom of using" etc.
Couture comes high in Quincy" "
says the Gate City, "but they are
bound to have it if the dictionary
holds out.'
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

The police authorities of Atlanta
have officially certified that during
the recent negro conference, which
was attended by 5000 delegates, and
which averaged daily attendance
of visitors of IL 900, not single case
of misconduct of any description was
reported, night or day.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

Incident to the coal strike the
pedagogue Of the Register and Leader
points out that anthracite is name
by itself, and it is not proper to say
anthracite coal" On the other
hand bituminous is an adjective and
should always be followed by coal.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

IN. 8. Ketchum, of Marshalltown,
who was candidate for railroad COM
missioner at the last republican state
convention and who was defeated by
E. A. Dawson, of Waverly, an
nounces that he will be candidate
for the same position next year.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

The Register-Leader thinks Sec
rotary Shaw's prohibition of poker
playing among the clerks Of the
treasury department and also of bet
ting on horse races is likely to cause
more of sensation than his orders
to hurry up official correspondence.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

Knoxville Express: Poor old
Abba. Just as she got her square
paved and new court house the O..
is making ready to send all the good
trains around by Oskaloosa and
Knoxville, making Abba virtually
only flag station.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

If all the Iowa comrades who
march in the national G. A. R. parade
follow out the suggestion of carrying
the largest ear of corn they can find,
some of the boys will have to have a
cady.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

"A nan in Abilene, Kan, is named
Tell Mutt and the Leavenworth Times
thinks it would be much nicer If his
name were P. Mutt. II he has a
daughter let US hope her name is
Hazel.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

Charles T. Yerkes, the street car
magnate, is credited with saying that
men are in their apprenticeship until
they reach the age of 10, and that a
business man is not ripe until he is
ten years older than that.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

Can it be that Russell Sage is 60
ing into politics. At a picnic given
by him the other day 1900 boys and
girls were present.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

AS there are no millionaires in
North Dakota the Globe Democrat
wonders how the people up there
take any interest in politics.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

Skunk river is in such chronic
state of fulness that the Keota Eagle
fears it may yet be necessary to apply
the new law for inebriety to it.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

The H, L. Spencer company has
the old HERALD building almost full
of beans. How fortunate for our
reputation it is not prunes.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

The six printing offices in oska-
loosa are still doing business despite
the fact that some of the merchants
send to st. Louis and other places for
their work.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

As the crop situation now stands
the early corn seems to have been
saved from the heat and the late corn
from the frost.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

Abba Union: Why has Iowa al
ways been progressive and prosper
GUS? Because she has always had a
tremendous Republican majority.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

The latest tamusementa at Manawa,
Council Bluffs summer resort, ac-
cording to the Nonpareil, is trying to
guess what the merry-go-round corn
shelter is playing.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
n.,.ehle phenomena.

The second lecture of the course
upon Psychic Phenomena was deliv-
cred by Professor Hudson Tuesday ev-
ening in the Baptist church. The leo
turer found that his class had increas.
ed by several additions since the fst
number. "a okNlzLI
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

Senator Clark's fortune is es-
timated at s25 OOO, 900. Mr.. CLARK is
one of the few men who will receive
circulars this winter about hard coal.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
rAprRE RRYLSf0N

Some Of the democratic papers ask
what the republicans would do in the
case OF tariff revision IL the democrats
should elect the house OF representa-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28

= Marshall, Mo-, has unique club
made up of bachelor maids, who no
longer have birthdays. They call it
the remnant Club"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-08-28
Don't succumb to grim despair,
But remember, when you're glum,
That the hardest things to bear
Are the things that never come.
Samuel Scott Stinson.

Senator Hanna hasn't been able
to do much in the coal strike, but it
is noteworthy that Bryan has done
leEs.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11
SKIN ERUPTl0NS.

Eczema, erysipelas, blotches. PIN
pies, etc, are natures manifestation
of poisonous condition of the blood
and no manner of treatment but that
which will cleanse and purify the
blood-drive out the poison-can ever
be expected to result in any good.
There is no excuse for your suffering
from these baneful troubles any long
er than It will take Wright's Celery
Tea to cure you, and that will be
quicker than any other means you can
employ. 1t is combination of roots
and herbs that has been curing such
troubles for a number of years with
unprecedented success, and the reason
Is because 1t acts on the very cause
of these conditions-re-vitalizes. puri-
fies and cleanses the blood. At all
druggists, 25c and SOC package.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11
FOR 40 YEARS
He Never Spoke Because He Wa.
Tilted.

Evansville, Ind, Oct. 11--A suit has
been filed to partition the estate Of
John Burger, who died three months
ago. Burger never spoke to human
being for 40 years, because he was
Tilted in love when young man. He
made his home with his brother, G. A.
Burger, a tailor, in Petersburg, and
accumulated fortune in the tailoring
business.
AT the time of his death he owned a
large farm, besides his personal prop
erty and real estate in Petersburg.
re left no will, and his two brothers
t Princeton have filed petition in
he Pike county Circuit court for their
share of the estate. The exact value
Of the estate Is not known. The wife
of G. A. Burger, it is said, will claim
a good share for boarding and lodging
Burger for 40 years.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11
SCHWAB
Will Cruise the
Mediterranean.
A Delightful Pastime
For the Winter.
Americans Have Nearly Al
Deserted London.

London, oct. 11.--Mr Charles NJ.
schwab has chartered Mr.. Anthony j.
Drexers fine steam yacht, the Margar-
ita. and will spend part Of the winter
cruising in the Mediterranean.
Mr. scwab intended taking villa
somewhere on the Riviera, but decided
the other day that he would be more
benefited by cruise.
Colonel Millard Hunsiker, represen-
tative of the Carnegie Company IN
London, has signed the charter for
Mr.. Schwab for the Margarita, which
has been laid UP for the winter at
Cowes. She will Immediately be over
hauled and made ready for the cruise.
She is expected to go into commission
on Oct. 22. Mr. Schwab will join the
yacht, with Mrs. Schwab at Marseilles.
The yacht is chartered until March 1.
Mr. Drexel, who left on the Oceanic,
said he would be in America only a
short time and would sail from New
York on November A. Dr. Ward, Mr..
Schwab's brother-in-law, sails for
America on the st. Louis today.
London is now practically empty of
American visitors, for the two huge
steamships that sailed this week, the
Kronprinz Wilhelm and the Oceanic.
carried full passenger lists. Three very
long trains were necessary to convey
| the passengers for the latter ship to
Liverpool The hotels tonight are
practically empty. Nearly 200 persons
| left the Carlton alone.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11

fully through his reading lesson In
words OF one syllable. The onlooker
cannot but admire, however, the spirit
that fills these newcomers TO America
and makes them grasp with much ca
gerness though with great difficulty,
the lessons that are absorbed with
ease by American born pupils Of six
years. There is a constant progress
in this as well az the other classes.
where the elementary branches are
taught to pupils who already have q
familiarity with English.
Earnestness and application are there
and Immediately noticeable. It is
believed that the enrolment will be
increased during the present term
and It is suggested that one Of the
very best things which could be done
for the average American youngster
who regards school as nuisance and
an imposition, would be to permit him
to visit the night school.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11
OLD MANS DARLING
Is a Child Of II But He Says He'll
Marry Her.

Middlesboro, Ky, Oct. 11.--Elford
Lunsford, SO, succeeded in gaining the
love of Margaret Branscomb, IL, who
lives on a neighboring farm, and the
two went to Beverley, Va. The min
lister to whose house they went refused
to perform the ceremony and the old
man threatened to kill him. He might
have accomplished his purpose. had
not Tom Branscomb, the father of the
girl, and two of her brothers arrived on
horseback. They had discovered the
child's intentions few minutes after
Lunsford and she had left and imme-
diately pursued. They threatened to
kill the old man, but the minister pre-
vailed upon them to spare his life.
iIjunsford says he is in love with
Margaret, and will yet marry her if
she is willing,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11

where he was found by a reporter. In
reply to questions, he said: when I
entered the fire department I was
hearty, vigorous man. 1t was the cold,
exposure, and lack of rest, suppose,
that made my health break down. My
after night l. would walk the floor, un-
able to get wink of sleep. had nerv-
Gus chills and these were followed with
hot flashes and terrible shooting pains.
Then, right afterwards, l would feel
as If ! were freezing to death and
would have to get close to stove to
get warm.
For year dragged along in this
way, growing worse every day. My
appetite was gone, my color a sickly
yellow and my strength just about
wasted away with my flesh.
Il spent great deal of money for
treatment, but could see no improve
ment The doctors did not seem to be
able to get at the root of my trouble.
was really In state of nervous col
lapse when my captain spoke to me
about my condition. and said I had
better try DR.. Williams Pink Pills for
Pale People. Well, did try them, and
had not been taking them for a week
before change came for the better.
My nerves seemed auieter. could
sleep and feel rested in the morning
and food began to appeal to me again.
The medicine was helping me and I
continued taking the pills until had
used about eight boxes. They brought
about complete cure. I cannot say
half enough in praise of DR.. Williams
Pink Pills, for they saved my life.
should he in my grave now but for
these pills"
Mr.. Stehlin's friends all know what
Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie accomplished for him, and his
story Is important to all who are suf-
fering from nervous troubles.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People are unlike other medicines be-
cause they act directly on the blood
and nerves. This makes them invalu-
able in such diseases as locomotor at
axia, partial paralysis, st. Vitus' dance,
sciatica, neuralgia. rheumatism, nerv-
GUS headache, the after effects of the
grip, palpltation of the heart, pale and
sallow compilations, and all forms of
weakness, either in male or female.
Or. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie are sold by all dealers, or will be
sent postpaid on receipt of price, fifty
cents box, or six boxes for two dol
lars and fifty cents, by addressing Or.
Williams Medicine Company, Sche-
nectady, n. Y.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11
CAPTURED
Coal Thieves at the Point of
Revolver.

New York, Oct. 11.-Millionaire VIM.
Jagels, connected with large coal
company at Hoboken, found himself
forced to defend his property at the
point of a revolver. The firm recent
ly imported 460 tons of Welsh coal.
The barges We're tied to the docks and
the first night several tons of coal
were stolen. Wednesday night Mr.
Jagels armed himself with two revol-
vers and stationed himself where he
could watch the thieves Soon a boat
was hauled alongside and men went in
to the barge. Jagels opened fire right
and left and finally five men surren'
dered. Jagels held them until the
police arrived.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11
A FIREMAN 5 PERIL
MS CAPTAIN FOUND HIN IN A STATE
or NERVOUS COLLAPSE.
Public Interest Aroused by the
Statement Of Plpeman oscar
Stehlin Of the fndlanap-
oils Fire Force.

The FIRE department Of indianapolis
Is widely known for It's efficiency and
for the high physical standard Of Its
members. This accounts in a measure
for the interest that has attached TO
the rescue from almost certain death
Of pipeman Of Chemical Engine
Company. No. I. 1t was known that
the man was found by his captain to
be in state Of nervous collapse, but
the full facts are now published for
the first time
The fireman, Oscar stehlin, lives at
No. 1910 East Tenth st. Indianapolis,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11
SAW SNAKES
THAT WERE REAL
Contents Of a Valise Scared
CHICAGO Coppers.
Scared

Chicago, Oct. 11-Fifteen policemen
attached to- the Desplaines street sta
ton have Signed the pledge. Some
of them have not tasted liquor in years,
but they signed, nevertheless, And all
because the Is temperance advocates
and their less conservative brethren
saw snakes.
There were only 12 snakes, not quite
enough to apportion one to each Of the
pledgemakers, but that was not dis
covered till the policemen had a chance
to peer back through grated windows
at what they had fed from. The stout
est man in the station was the first
to reach the street, and he was not the
last to vow never again to indulge
even in the tiniest bit of "a comfort
ing drop"
Policeman Wabal was called into a
store at 1877 Desplaines street during
the morning and given big satchel
which had been left there by stran-
ger. Wabal sent the baggage to the
station, and it was placed in the cell
room. Later in the day Lieutenant
O'Connor and Sergeant Hawkins went
down to investigate the contents of
the valise after the lock was opened,
and a dozen rattlers glided over the
tiling. The signing Of the pledge en-
sued.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-10-11

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