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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
IN CHARITYS NAME.
Thousands of Poor People in New
York and st. Louis Are Given
Christmas Dinners

st. Louis, Dec. 26.-Christmas. din.
ners were dispensed to thousands of
poor at the Coliseum, where tables
covering the entire floor of the vast
area were set with turkey and It's &C.
compartments. In addition baskets
containing materials for Christmas
dinners were sent to the homes of as
many more destitute families. The
day was observed generally in all
municipal, corrective and charitable
institutions, as well as those of a pri-
vate nature by special dinners.
New York, Dec. 26.-The Salvation
Army, In keeping with its annual Gus
tom, distributed Christmas dinners to
$4,000 Of New York's poor at the Grand
Central palace Friday. Beginning at
10 o'clock, 5000 baskets, each containing
a satisfying dinner for family of five
persons, were distributed. Friday even
ing 5000 of the city's homeless poor
sat down to tables laden with turkeys,
cranberry sauce and other good things
of the season. Commander Booth-Tuck-
er was in personal charge, assisted by
the entire staff of the army in this city.
Washington, Dec. 26.-Christmas at
the white house was a quiet day Pres
ident Roosevelt's morning ride was
abandoned that he might attend the
funeral services of Mrs. Hoar. Prior
20 this he spent an hour at his desk
Distribution of the numerous presents
o the children took place Immediately
lfter breakfast. There was no family
tree, although Archie Roosevelt took
possession of the white house sewing
room several days ago and devised 8
tree of his own on which he hung re.
membranes to the family. Secretary
Cortelyou, Of the department of com.
merce and labor, and Gen. Young, chic
of staff Of the army, saw the president
during the morning. Commander ant
Mrs. Cowles spent a portion OF the day
at the white house.
The president and Mrs. Roosevelt had
a few personal friends with them at din.
ner at the white house at night. Those
present included Senator and Mrs. Lodge
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lodge, Capt. and Mrs
Cowles, Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks Adams
Mrs. Charles'Henry Davis. Miss Davis
the Masters Davis, Lieut.. Granville r
Fortesque and Mr.. r. H. M. Ferguson
ofHNew York.
The British ambassador and Lady
Durand and their daughter celebrated
their first Washington Christmas by en-.
tertaining the embassy staff at dinner
at night, and at the Austrian, French
German and other embassies member.
of the diplomatic corps and others were
| entertained at dinner.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
OLDHAM DIDN'T ASK girl.
Miss Jennie Beebe Wouldn't Marry
Him, Despite Fortune.

Des Moines, Dec. 26.--When J. VIII
Oldham came to Des Moines from his
home in Flagler, expecting to take
back with him blushing bride, his
heart was light and warm. When he
presented himself to his intended,
Miss Jennie Beebe, who works at the
Arcade restaurant on Eighth street,
he got such a reception as to chill his
warm heart. What seemed to bother
him most was that he was out the
price of his housekeeping outfit,which
he had purchased and had at his
home, ready for his new woman to
begin work.
Oldham filed with the police YER
bal information against Miss Beebe;
wanting her to make good his loss,
but the police had no way to compel
delinquent sweetheart to settle ac-
counts with the giving of her hand.
Oldham declared that before this
thing was settled, the girl would have
to make good to him by paying for
the furniture
Miss Beebe contends that she would
not marry him now, were he the last
man in the universe. She says her
papa and mamma are willing, but that
she doesn't intend to give herself up
to Oldham and go back to a mining
camp, as long as she ia getting good
wages and enjoying city life in Des
Moines.
They met at Runnells few weeks
ago. A short and burning cores
pondence followed, which Oldham
seems to have taken too seriously
He asked the old folks, put failed to
make certain of the girl herself.
Miss Beebe says she never agreed to
take him for better or worse; and
was SO mad to think she had ever
paid any attention to him that she
burned his photographs night before
last.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

man the question Of the benefit Of ad
vertising does not enter into his cal
culations, but the best way to do /,
where he will get most satisfactory
returns for the money invested. Mos,
men who made the greatest success
in business through advertising have
used the newspapers. They all ties,
tify that this brings better results
than any other means that can be
used. The Keolnk Gate-City tells Q
volume of truth in the following calm
discussion of the subject:
There is a large amount of money
and time and effort wasted in send.
ing circulars. through the mails, es.
pecially just now when the latter are
burdened with that class OK matter
Every mail brings more than its quo.
ia Of announcements, offers and the
like which commonly go by the mos,
direct route into the waste basket
In some cases the envelopes are not
even torn open by the recipients; at
most the enclosures usually receive
only enough attention to discover
their character and are thrown incon,
tinently aside. If letter is enclosed
with mass of printed matter it is In
danger of sharing the same fate
Business men and others can judge
how much attention is given the cir.
culars they send out by noting what
scant consideration they give to the
same kind Of matter which comes tc
them. Such advertising is expen
sive, injudicious and ineffective. II
not only fails Of it's intended purpose
but its intrusion Is regarded as q
nuisance. The same is true of the
hand-bills and dodgers" thrown
about town. They litter streets and
dooryards, and aside from not being
read, give rise to feelings of resent
ment. Reason, ethics and results al
go to show that newspaper advertis
ing is the best advertising. 1t is
cheap as compared with Others, both
as regards character and results, and
it accomplishes that wherenuto it is
sent in the most direct and certain
way. Where other forms of publicity
are ignored or resented, it does its
work quietly, constantly and without
offense. Invariably successful adver.
Users are newspaper advertisers"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
MHEM MANY LEn 80 HYMN.

used to go to church and sit
Entranced to hear the singing;
MY soul upon the waves Of 1t
Seemed ever upward winging.
! did not hear the organ peal,
The bass, or tenor slim;
The altos voice was but a squeal
When Mary led the hymn.
Her pure soprano high and clear,
Seemed like a song,bird trilling;
1t fell on my enraptured ear,
My very heart strings thrilling.
The world, and all it's load Of care,
Seemed far away and dim;
The pearly gates of heaven were there
When Mary led the hymn.
But now, when Mary lifts her voice
To lead, must dissemble.
The sound that made me once rejoice
Now sets me all a-tremble.
! sometimes beg Of her 10 cease;
She will not hear my pleading;
At such sad times / know no peace,
For I'm the him" she's leading.
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
CHRISTMAS DINNERS.
Special Bills of Fare Greet Guests in
Hotels and Restaurants.

Christmas dinners and family re.
unions were in order in the city on
Christmas Day and there were many
happy gatherings.
Special menus had been prepared
by the hotels and all of the restau
rants of the city and the meals were
much enjoyed by all guests and Gus
toners. '..
The Hotel Downing and the Hote,
Lacey made special efforts with the
dinner and it is said that finer din
ners would be impossible. Green's
and Asher's also served royal bills OF
fare. ]. B. Doll, of the Royal Cafe
had surprise for his customers in
the shape of turkey dinner served
in excellent style. Everything was
done in Mr.. Dolls best style an6
those who partook were most profuse
in their expressions of praise.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
!, Children, with Singing

rcome, Children. with Singing"
Chorus.
christmas STAR Maude Robert
son.
THE Bells "-Helen Burke.
Christmas Chimes Glass "a.
What We Did at Christmas Time
Grace Sewers.
"Ministering Angels" - Class Of
Boys.
"The Holly"-Twenty Young La.
dies.
''The Holy City" Adams-Leon, Duo
Miss Nichols, Ethel Shoemake.
"Bible Boys"-By Young Ameri.
cans.
"A Song of Praise Miss Plahm,
Mrs. Page, Mr.. Hockett, Mr.. Kent.
"Gallilee'-Double Male Quartet.
Calvary" Rodney-Mrs. Hull.
Princesof Peace Chorus.
Benediction-Rey. Willitts.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
POOR ARE REMEMBERED,
Salvation Army Does Its Usual Good
Work on Christmas.

The Salvation Army gave a most
interesting program Thursday even
ing and delighted the children with
two Christmas trees. About two
hundred and fifty were present and
by them the occasion will long be re.
membered. Friday sixty Christmas
baskets were given away, each con,
tanning enough good things to satisfy
the holiday appetites of five people
Captain Mckinney is doing very good
work. In the past five weeks there
have been thirteen conversions.
The inmates of the county infirm
cry were given very pleasant sur
prise Christmas Eve in the shape Of
a Christmas tree. with Steward VII
liams as Santa CLAUS All were Civ
en- presents and q treat and the occa
sion was pleasant and successful II
all ways
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
First Baptist Church.

A very pretty entertainment was
given by the Sunday school of the
Baptist church, Christmas Eve. Songs
and declarations were given, but the
most pleasing part was a Christmas
cantata representing the children's
search for Santa Claus in the KIon-
dixie country. The music was very
coon and the idea of the cantata well
carried out. The program was as
follows:
Organ Voluntary.
Song by the School.
Scripture Reading and Prayer.
Declamation-Ethel st. Clair.
Declamation-Donal Henderson.
clamation-Thelma Penland.
Vocal Solo-Grace Parker.
Observation-Disclosures Conklin.
Declamation-Ruth Henderson.
Song-Anna Pyle.
Declamation-Ruth Brown.
Declamation-Grace Scandrett.
Cantata-"A Christmas Crusade"
Characters.
Santa Claus-Elmer BarroWs.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Dewhirst.
Francesca-Roy Barrows.
Lunetta Queen of Fairies)-Hattie
Steen.
Sir Lochinvar-Guy Brown.
Witches - Blanche Stringfellow
Anna Grau, Edith Ross.
Jack Rabbit-Sidney Hirsch.
Old Zero-Carl Swingle.
Holly-Laura McFarlan.
Knights of the Golden Star, Gnomes
Fairies, Chorus of Children.
Santa's Assistants-Milo Johnson
Leo st. Clair, Ray Thomas, Roy Wat
| son.
Ushers-Ruby Reader, Maud Black
stock, Rhue Johnson, Bessie Brown
Mabel Dewhurst.
A special treat" was given the
children of the school,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
washington Ga.) Press. Anotbe,

Washington Qa) Press: Another
case of Student Big Head and Smart
Aleckism down at Mt. Pleasant Yves
leyan. In a Fresh. and Soph. riot
800 worth of property had been de
stroyed. The amount was assessed
to the two classes, and extra work
put on them via punishment. Pres
Hancher did not wish to suspend OF
expel, but said such breach of dis
cipline, If made off the campus, would
land the offenders In Jail. Whereup.
on mush-mouth, Iop-eared, suck.
eggs Of rebel cheered in derision
The DANCED fool ought to have been
kicked till his bulge was sent up un.
der his hat The idea that such a
greenhorn anarchist is worth educat,
ing! No man is worth educating SO
long as he is by instinct and tenden,
cy an outlaw and thug. WHAT he
needs is mauling and kicking. He
is by nature brute, and not bit OF
a gentleman or a rational being.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

tonville, Jefferson Co., Kansas. After trying
medicines labeled Sure Cure almost without
number, was led to try DR.. Pierces Golden
Medical discovery. took two bottles and was
the great pain had to endure, and the terrible
cough had, 1t seems almost miracle that I
was so soon relieved That God may spare you
many years and abundantly bless you Is the
prayer of your grateful friends
If you ask your dealer for "Golden
Medical Discovery" because you have
confidence in its cures, do not allow
yourself to be switched off to medi-
cine claimed to be vjust as good" but
which you did not ask for and of which
you know nothing.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure dir
illness and sick headache.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
THE IOWA TELEPHONE.
Headquarters Moving to Des Moines
From Davenport.

Des Moines, Dec. 26.-The Iowa
Telephone company will move its
headquarters from Davenport to Des
Moines Immediately. President E.B.
Smith of the company is expected in
DesMoines within week or ten days
to complete the final arrangements.
The second floor of the new building
which the company is erecting at the
corner of Seventh and Pleasant
streets, will be devoted to the general
Offices of the headquarters.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
CHRISTMAS FIRES.
5ernstein's Barn and Anderson's Res.
idence Damaged.

A couple of Christmas fires called
out the department Friday. The barn
of B. Bernstein, No. 815 Second ave-
nue. west, was discovered to be on
fire about three o'clock. The barn
was filed with hay and corn and feed,
as it had been used as a sort of feed
sale stable. The Ire had a good start
before the arrival of the department
and it was impossible to put out the
flames until after eight o'clock. Cause
of fire unknown. Loss, several hun.
dred dollars. Some insurance.
While the company was working
at the Bernstein place the William
Anderson home on Third avenue west
caught fire. This fire was managed
without the assistance of the fire de
partment. Fire caught in wood box
sitting near hot stove. Little dam,
age. . . ..-.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

AS to the investments in north
ern lands made by Iowa people dur
ing the last few years, the Fairfield
Ledger says it isn't the amount actu-
ally invested that is going to cause
trouble, but the amount yet to be paid.
Settlement day." the Ledger pre-
diets, 'is going to work hardship
on many so called investors who have
paid 10 per cent down and speculated
on 80 per cent"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
The Red Oak Express. r

The Red Oak Express, replying
to the assertion that the west is the
place for young man to start, says
That may be true, but many more
young men would get a start right
here if they would be satisfied with
the conyeniences here that they
would have to put up with out west
Young men need not go west expect
ing to get rich without an effort
Hard work is the high board fence
that stands between us and fortune
anywhere"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

The Mason City Globe-Gazette
hopes that Senators Allison and Dol
liver, Secretaries Wilson and Shaw,
Gov. Cummins and the Iowa Congress
men will be on the Iowa delegation to
the republican nationaI convention.
1T would be the biggest advertise
ment Iowa has had for years in the
national convention" the Globe-Ga-
zette believes.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
ICE CUTS SOME ICE.
Gorge in Mississippi Stops Arsenal at
Davenport.

Davenport, Ia, Dec. 26.-Gorging
ice in the Mississippi river below this
city caused rise Of the river here
which reduced the head of water pow.
er at the United States arsenal at
Rock Island so low as to throw 1000
men out of work until the gorge
hreafs or until arrangements can be
mafefto run he arsenal by steam
power Much apprehension on &C.
= mt e tho high water Is felt in this
pftv
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

Frederick w. Job, secretary of
the Chicago Employers association,
says: Membership in the labor I'M
ions in Chicago has fallen off 80 per
cent in the last few months, and un-
derstand that seven locals in the city
have lost their charters, all because
of the behavior of the strikers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

Seven big guns which will COM
prise part of the government ord
nance exhibit are being installed
near the government fisheries build
ing at the Worlds Fair by a company
of regulars from the 18th Coast Ar
tillery.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

Joe Trigg declares without res
ervation or qualification that when a
country lass goes into the corn field
and helps husk the corn, as many do
she has perfect right to invest her
earnings in a three plume winter hat
If she wants to. -"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

The business men of Washing
ton, Iowa, have opened a $4,000 club
house, and intend to make Washing.
ton boom the ensuing year. What
is Oskaloosa going to do?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

In writing a description of a
trip to Oklahoma City, Chas. K
Needham says in the Keokuk County
News: Il never talked to a single
man from that town who did moi
shout Hallelujah, Amen!'" And
.what-did the married men have tc
OFFER. Charlie?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

"A Chicago scientist has discover
ed that 1t has never been necessary
to pass midnight closing ordinances
for the churches.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

IF the saloons are growing fast
er than the churches it is because the
saloons are more sociable," declares
the Brigton Enterprise.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

-"Of course Christmas week
makes one weak" according to the
Keokuk Gate-City. #
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

"A full and fair count shows that
one-founth of New Yorks population
attend church.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

THE MATTER OF ADVERTISING.
With every enterprising business.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
MINISTERIAL SPLIT.
Des Moines Preachers Divided over
Association Matters.

Des Moines, Dec. ga new mirds-
terial association is being talked of
following the action of the present
organization in excluding from mem
bership the ministers In charge of the
Catholic, Jewish and Unitarian
churches of the city. Rev. J. Everist
Cathell, of st. Paul's Episcopal
church, will be instrumental in form
ing the organization of the new So
ciety. He would not say last night as
to this. DR.. Cathell, In conversing
about the present ministerial associa-
ton, yesterday was caustic in his
criticism of its recent action; in
truth, Of its whole apparent purposes
and aims. He said that he had gone
out because it had attempted to order
him to do certain things relative to
the secular affairs of his people which
were none of bis business.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31
Uncommon Gods.

cit is Just common cold,n people
say, where's no danger in that Adj
uniting their statement, then there are
aa10mOson colds, colds which are dan
gerous; for many fatal sickness begins
with cold. five could tell the COM
mon cold from the uncommon we could
feel quite safe. But we can't. The
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

Rev. ]. w, Somerville received a
telegram this morning telling Of the
death of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Lee
Somerville, of North Creek. New
York, while in Albany in hospital
undergoing an operation for appendi-
citis.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-12-31

uncommon vari-
ETY. is rarely rec
ognized until it
has fastened its
hold on the
lungs, and there
are symptoms of
consumption.
DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical I
Discovery cures
coughs, bron- y
chitis, vweak y
lungs and other
diseases of the
organs of respir-
alton. 1t in
creases the sup
ply Of pure, rich
blood and builds
up the enaciated
body.
81 took a severe
cold which settled
in the bronchial
tubes" writes Rev.
Frank Hay, of Nor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
CUT HIS THROAT
 WITH WINDOW PANE
PROMINENT YOUNG ATTORNEY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. TRIES TO JUMP FROM A PASSENGER TRAIN AND FAILS.

Atlanta. Ga, April 24-A special to the Constitution from Richmond, Va, says:
 Archy D. Dabney a prominent attorney of Charlottesville, attempted to commit suicide while returning from Lynchburg this morning.
 At Oakridge he tried to jump from the car through the window and was caught by passengers, but not until he had smashed the window and was half out.
 He grabbed piece of broken glass and drew 1t across his throat severing an ar tery. A doctor on the train held the cut artery until the train reached Charlottes- vile; otherwise MT. Dabney would have bled to death. When he reached the union station he was prostrated from the loss of blood. He was carried to the Univer- sity hospital. where he is in a critical condition. The wound Is of serious char acter and may prove fatal. No cause is assigned for the young attorneys rash act.
 The young man is the son of the late Walter D. Dabney, who was solicitor to the treasury department under the Cleve- land administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
The Weather.

Washington, April 24--Forecast for Ala bama: Fair Saturday, except showers in extreme northern portion; Sunday fair colder; fresh southwest winds shifting to northwest
 P-s One. Russia gets herself in bad hole. Roosevelt resumes his western tour. Republicans will meet here May F. The Tyners will not be molested
 Page Two. Dun and Bradstreet review general trade. Jury in Parrish case is still out. White infant found with negro woman.
 Page Three. General state news. Henry Walker case goes to the jury. Ed Walker hanged at Centreville.
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip heard in hotel Hobbies.
 Page Five. Havis and Wise preliminary trial ends suddenly. High school will have new building. Baptists can't invite convention here.
 Page Six. Social notes and personals.
 Page Seven. Local and foreign market reports.
 Page Eight. Baseball, racing and general sporting news. Season opens in New Orleans today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-25
LEE NEEDS THE SALARY.
Lieutenant Governor of Missouri Does
 Not Wish to Resign.

St. Louis. April A.-Lieutenant Gov ernor Lee says the question of his resig- nation Is in the hands of Attorney Gen eral Crow, and that he will probably do as that officer recommends.
 Lee says. however, that he had reasons for wishing to retain his office. One of these he says, Is that he is poor man and needs the salary attached r. the office. The lieutenant governor was be- fore the St. Louis grand jury an hour and fifteen minutes. He was expected to testify especially to the S15,00O given him as bribe money by D. J. Kelly, the legis- lative agent of the baking powder trust.
 Lieutenant Governor Lee will appear before the grand jury again on Monday. The two grand juries, that of Jefferson City and that of St. Louis, will convene in St. Louis on Monday and take up the poodle hearing simultaneously It Is said that both sessions will be of great import ance and that informations or bench warrants may follow The evidence given by Lieutenant Governor Lee to the grand jury today, it is said, did not in any way suffice to bring to light all that he Is supposed to know