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The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY.

1t is interesting to note from whom
the demand for reciprocity with Can
ada comes. 1t comes first from Ca
nadians themselves, who want to
bring their grain products and their
timber and mineral products into the
United States free of duty. They
want to be competitors of the farm
ers of the United States in the home
market Of the latter. Again the de-
mani comes from the spectators In
now cheap Canadian lands and from
citizens of the United States, who are
focking by the tens of thousands in
to Canada, are spending their money
there, are settling there and are
building up that country. They want
to buy things from the United States
free of duty and to send here free Of
duty what they produce. In other
words they want to live on exactly
the same terms as they do in the
United States.
We cannot see why the United
States should reduce its revenues to
accommodate any Of these classes.
It is not at all clear that the govern
ment would reap any material benefit
or. that it would correspondingly in
crease the trade with Canada, while
it would throw open to Canada a
market hundreds folds greater than
its own. We do not see why special
ly tender consideration should be CIV
en- those citizens of the United States
who are investing in Canada, who
are settling there and building that
country up, and are contributing to
its prosperity instead of to this coun-
try's greatness. Their investments
are a matter for which they cannot
be blamed. They have right to in
vest there and to go there to live.
But after having done this it looks a
that the United States shall so legis-
late as to increase the value Of Ca
madam possessions and enlarge the
market for their goods and products
at the probable expense of American
producers. Above all the United
States SHOULD foster the interests of
the citizens of the United States, who
are investing and building up this
country, whether on the farm, in the
mines, or the factory. The demand
for reciprocity with Canada is not
coming from the citizens of the Unit
ed States who have no financial in
terests in Canada.
1t is now further stated that Can
ada will not be willing to grant such
reciprocity as would be to the adj
vantage even of American manufac-
turers. 1t is a question that needs
to be studied in its effects before any
advance step is taken. The greatest
concern of the United States is to
protect to the fullest measure the IN
terests and welfare Of its own proluc-
ers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
ASSET CURRENCY AND NATION.
AL BANKS.

The New York Commercial is won
dering why the National bankers do
not take kindly to the plan Of per-
hitting them to issue currency on
their assets. The plan provides for
an insurance fund to redeem the pa
per of the broken banks and also
provides for giving the note holders
first lien on the entire bank assets.
Many well informed bankers be-
lieve that this would drive deposit
ors away from National banks, for
they would not want their deposits
to stand pledged to redeem fluctuat-
ing unsecured bank note issues. De-
posits are the chief source of bank
ing profits and many National bank
ers do not feel willing to try an ex-
pertinent which might drive most or
the deposits to the state and private
banks.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

tional parts 4, an acre were devoted
to the production of tomatoes, sweet
corn, peas, pumpkin squasnes ana
cucumbers, and the Ianl SET aside for
this purpose was commonis' referred
to as patch Gradually this area
has increased, but the term 'pa6ch'
still clings to it regardless of its size.
Elsewhere in the Gate-City this morn
ing is an advertisement by the Keo-
kuk Canning Company calling for one
hundred persons to pick "a fifty-acre
patch'of pickles That is something
of a patch as the term is generally
understood, and it is significant as
showing the extent to which the in
dustry has been developed here. AL
ready it has assumed the proportions
of farming on large scale, and ev-
cry year witnesses notable increase.
1t is profitable farming, too, as ex-
perience has amply demonstrated.
Communities less fortunate than
Keokuk in the matter of established
and successful factories for the pro-
cessing and manufacture of food pro-
ducts have to compete with each 9TH
er in the worlds markets in the pro-
duction and sale of corn and wheat
and like staples. Only few, com
paratively speaking, have canning
factories, and the products of these
are in large and constantly increasing
demand at good figures. The en-
ployment afforded Nis also an item
worthy of note. In no small degree
has the prosperity of Keokuk been
enhanced by the establishment of
this valuable industry and the coinci-
dent development of patch farming,
so-called.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
BRIEFLY TOLD.
There is no Use Leaving oskaloosa.
Believe the Statements of
0skaloosa Residents.

Endorsements by residents of os
kaloosa.
Proof positive from oskaloosa peo-
pie
Cannot be evaded or doubted.
Read this statement.
Mr.. David Robertson,of 1870 G ave-
nue. east, carpenter by trade, says
Every spring during the months of
broken weather l had more or less
kidney trouble. There was consider.
able pain in the small of my back over
the kidneys and those organs showed
distinct evidence of being jisordered.
On the lookout for something to 70
lieVe me saw Doan's Kidney Pills
advertised to cure ailments similar
to mine. 1 went to Blakeslee Broth
ers' drug store and got box. They
proved to be the right ming in the
rigth place and their use amply yer.
flied that the claims made by them
we're true. After using all the pulls
in the box my back bothered me no
more"
Sold by all druggists. Price 81
cents. Foster.Milburn Co., Buffalo
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States. I#
Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
DRAWING TO A CLOSE
Beginning Of End of Iowa Central
Work in Sight.

Monkey Mountain" on the line OF
the Iowa Central north OF the city
viii soon be only recollection and
will pass into the history Of the roa
as one of the experiences of the years
1902 and 1903 when the grades were
changed Within very few days
the Iowa Central trains will be sent
through the cut on the permanent
grade that viii be used and the track
over Monkey Mountain" by way of
which the trains have laborej during
the working seasons of the past two
years viii be abandoned. The steam
shovel completed its cut through the
big hill last week and was then taken
back to dig out few places where
the banks slid in upon the track dur
ing the heavy rains last May. These
will soon be removed and then the
main line track will be placed
through the cut in place of out in
the corn fields at the east side.
The shovel has one more cut to
make through the hill taking out a
portion of the bank on the west side
where the loading track has been
placed, but this will not interfere
with the running of the regular
trains through the city.
The grade at the river and south of
the bridge is now permanent and the
dirt that is now taken from the cut
is being dumped into the Quaker
sag" just north of the city. 1t is a
monster fill. Dirt has been dumped
into the spacious nav, Of the monster
all summer and still it is not salts
fed. The highest part Of the grade
Is yet five feet or more below the per-
manent mark.
The completion Of the work that
is yet to be done between the river
and the Oskaloosa station will re-
quire every working day that re-
mains in the season and it is doubtful
If the plans will be completed by the
time frost puts an end to the work.
There is considerable work to be
done in the Oskaloosa yards south Of
the Friends Yearly Meeting and this
will require some little time after the
Quaker sag" has been brought to
grade. The tracks at this point Of
the yards will have to come up dis
lance Of about five feet.
The coal chutes will receive atten-
ton again in a short time. The car
penters have been busy with the
chutes at Marshalltown and have
them about completed. The men viii
be moved to Oskaloosa as soon as
the Marshalltown job is finished and
the remaining parts of the Oskaloosa
chutes will be placed. The chutes
cannot be used, however, until the
completion Of the grading in the
north end of the yard.
And yet with all of this labor to-
be performed those in charge are
feeling jubilant for they say Eve are,
now able to see the way out for the
beginning Of the end is now in sight"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
ELEVATOR FINISHED.
A Fine Piece Of Equipment For New
Hotel Downing. ....a

The electric passenger elevator for
the Hotel Downing has been connect
ed up and is now fully installed and
will be on regular duty. The elevat-
or is a double deck hoist, the top be-
ing for passengers and the lower for
the handling of baggage. The If
teen-horsepower electric motor that
runs the elevator is operated by d.
rect current and is a handsome piece
of machinery. The elevator is man
ufactured by the Eaton & Prince
Company Of Chicago, and was I'm
stalled by ]. Hirsh and a number OF
workmen under him, requiring about
two weeks time. All Of the work in
connection with the machinery and
apparatus was carefully inspected To-
day and pronounced in perfect condi-
ton. Mr.. Hirsh returns to Chicago
this evening.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
BOYS IN RUNAWAY.
Narrow Escape From Serious Injury
Sunday Evening.

A son of Frank Sipes, driving a
family horse, had a runaway accident
on South Market street sunday even
ing about seven o'clock. The animal
became frightened seemingly without
cause and started with a sudden
jump and plunge, getting away from
the young driver. The animal jump
ed from the street into the parking
at the DR.. Clark corner. The rig was
overturned and the occupants, the
driver and two companions, were
spilled out but not seriously injured.
The horse got free from the vehicle
and proceeded to tear about num-
Der Of blocks until he was satisfied
with the amount Of running he had
done. He was then caught and TAX
en- home. The buggy and harness
were damaged to some extent.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
THE FIRST SPEECH.
Gov. Cummings Will Open Campaign
o.. Sept. 10. ~ r.t E

II the arrangements which are now
being made are perfected, Governor
Cummins will open the Iowa cam
paign this year in Des Moines,on Sat
urday evening, september 10. at the
Auditorium. a .......
1t is planned to hold the meeting
under the auspices Of the Polk coun-
ty republican club. To this Chair
man Spence interposed no objection.
1t is understood that Governor Cum
minis will be pleased to appear under
that arrangement, as the club is one
of the strong organizations of the
state. - 800
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
NEW BRICK BUILDING.
The Turf Saloon VIII Have An EIe.
giant New Home.

High avenue west is to be improy.
ed by another new business block
that will be erected in the near flu
ture. Messrs. Chas. McCulloch and
John H. Harrison have plans for a
new two-story brick business room
seventy feet in length. The front
will be twenty-four feet and of orna-
mental steel with bay window for the
second story. The interior finish
will be up to date and something like
the new Hotel Downing. The build
ing will be occupied by the "Turl"
saloon which business is in the one
story frame structure now standing
on the lot. The building will make
a great improvement in the appear
ance of that part of the street.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
SOLDIERS REUNION.
OskaIoosa Sends Delegates to the Ar
my of the Philippines.

Jesse Ellsworth and Nye Smith,
who were members of Company F,
Oskaloosa, Fifty-first Iowa Regiment,
that saw service in the Philippines,
departed Saturday evening for Gales
burg and thence to st. Paul to be in
attendance at the annual reunion of
the Army of the Philippines that will
be held in that city during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Heating and baby
departed via the Iowa Central for the
same destination.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
NEW POSITION.
r. !. Randolph Goes to Los Angeles
Where Good Place Awaits Him.

r. I. Randolph departed this morn
ing via the Rock Island for Los An
geles, California, where he has po-
sition as moulder In the Lewellyn
Iron Works. He was formerly with
the Iowa Manufacturing company or
this city, and is an efficient workman.
He will meet his wife at Murray, Ia,
where she has been visiting, and
they will make the journey together.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

The following curiosity is from
the Toledo Chronicle: "a horse slip
ped his bride that was hitchej to a
bran new buggy belonging to P. X.
Rebok as it stood tied to a post in
front of his residence, the horse COM
ing down town bridleless and finally
was caught after being run into a
sign post near Miss Hills millinery
store. Two wheels Of the new buggy
were demolished; no other damage
of any consequence resulted"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

1--WE, the republicans Of Keokuk
county, in convention assembled, re-
new our faith in the cardinal princi-
pies of republicanism. as exempli-
fed by a long list of republican
statesmen, commencing with Lincoln
and up to and including Roosevelt.
We are for protection, reciprocity, ex-
pansion in trade and territory and
for sound money" That is good
gospel.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

The Des Moines Capital would
like to know who dares to affirm that
we are becoming enthralled within
the tentacles of the commercial octo-
pus? This very week an Iowa
preacher has refused a position on
the baseball diamond at a salary of
$4,000 in order that he may stand by
a pastorate which pays $500 a year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
OPENING DELAYED.
Canning Factory Unable to Run az
Expected. .. ..

The Anderson canning factory did
not start Saturday as was expected,
on account Of the lack of sewer con-
nection. This has not yet been put
in and they have no way Of disposing
of the refuse. A survey for the sew
er is being made and as soon as this
can be put in the factory will open
for business. ."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
-Keokuk Gate-city: The platfol

-Keokuk Gate-City: The platform
adopted by the republicans of Ne
braska in state convention is a good
example of what a republican plat
form should be. 1t makes outspoken
and courageous declaration Of the
cardinal principles Of the party, with
out excuse or apology, and points to
accomplished results in vindication
of their wisdom and righteousness.
The policy of protection, in particu-
lar, is reaffirmed positively and I'M
qualifiedly.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
IOWA TELEPHONE co.
Will Spend Four Thousand Dollars in
OskaIoosa.

The Iowa Telephone company is
about to inaugurate an improvement
to it's property in Oskaloosa that will
cost in material and labor almost
four thousand dollars. A number Of
the lines about town are to be rebuilt
and the old ones removed. Quite a
gang of line men will be employed
and several weeks will be required
to finish the improvement that is now
planned.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
CORN DOCTORS CASH
Makes a Rich Harvest for Thieves
at Marshalltown.

Marshalltown, Aug. 31.-Dr. Louis
Albright, well known all over the
state as an eccentric corn doctor, was
robbed at the Globe hotel last night
OF I'VE hundred dollars in cash ami
AZ thousand dollars in certificates of
deposit on the Emporia, Kan, bank.
The thieves overlooked three hun
dred dollars more in cash and anoth-
er thousand in certificates. Up to
noon to-day no clue had been discov-
cred.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
FEW TRANSFERS.
Business in Recorders Office Very
Light For August.

Business in the county recorders
Office during the month of August
was somewhat lighter than usual this
year. Land transfers have not been
very numerous and the number Of
deeds Of all kinds flied have not av-
eraged two day. The total number
filed has been 55 as against IL for
the same month of last year The
total number Of instruments of every
kind filed with County Recorder Nc
Cord has been about forty less than
last August, amounting to $50, while
in 1902 there were 1873.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
Bad Case Of Diabetes Cured.

II had diabetes in its worst form,
writes Marion Lee, Of Dunreath, Ind,
II tried eight physicians without re.
lief. Only three bottles of Foley 8
Kidney Cure made me a well man"
1t is a medicine free from poIsons
and will cure any case # kidney dis.
ease that is not beyond the reach OF
medicine.
Green & Bentley Drug Go.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

The Turkish government has de-
cided to call to the colors all the re-
manning European reserves belonging
to the Second and Third army corps
and a number of other reserves,
which will bring the total Of the Turk
ish soldiers in Macedonia up to $50
battalions, or almost double the force
utilized in the Turko- Greek war. The
enrolment of such large bodies of
troops indicates the seriousness with
which Turkey views the situation
and her determination to use all the
means at her disposal to repress the
rebellion. .E
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
u AL WILL conn our RleHr.

49, WILL COME OUT RIGHT.
Whatever is cruel wrong,
Whatever is unjust,
The honest years that speed along
VIII trample in the dust,
In restless youth rallied at Fate,
With all my puny might,
But now, I know if I but wait
1t all will come out right.
Though poor and loveless creeds may
pass,
For pure religions gold,
Though ignorance may rule the man,
While truth meets glances cold,
l know a law supreme, sublime,
Controls us with its might,
And in Gods own appointed time
1t all will come out right.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox in Chaperone
Magazine.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

All the Des Moines papers assert
that thousands of visitors to the state
fair were compelled to walk the
streets at night because they could
not find places to sleep. If Des
Moines expects to continue to reap
the benefits of state fair, DesMoines
should assume the responsibility of
taking care Of her visitors.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
New Sharon Star:

New Sharon Star: Supervisor
was here Thursday and
went out in the country with Tracy
Riggs, to look after some bridges.
Mr.. Stephenson has proven, himself
one of the most careful and diligent
of officials, ever watchful of the pub
lie good, and will be reelected by a
handsome majority, all of which will
be richly deserved.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
Potent PHI Pleasure.

The pills that are potent in their
action and pleasant in effect are De-
Wits Little Early Risers. W. 8.
Philpot, of Albany, Ca. says: Dur
ing a bilious attack I took one. Small
as it was 1t did me more good than
calomel. blue-mass or any other pills
ever took and at the same time 1t
effected me pleasantly. Little Early
Risers are certainly an ideal pill
Sold by
Green q Bentley Drug ca
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
aPATcHn EARNING.

The possibilities Of canning fac
tory, such as is Just being opened in
Oskaloosa, and its benefits to the
community. are thus told by the Keo-
sEuk Gate-City:
with the growth of the canning
and pickle industries In this city has
developed what is known locally as
patch farming. At first only frac-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

place at the rear OF the building. Ths
front is to be changed entirely ana
modernized. The floor level win b
lowered and brought 10 the sidewalks
line. which win be a change appre-
ciated by the general public,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

The present state fair is the for
ty-ninth. Ordinarily" comments the
Dubuque Times, "the legislature
might expect a touch for a jubilee
celebration next year, but, as it has
contributed $125,O00 for the st. Louis
show, no apprehension is felt"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
DAMAGED by storm.

The corn insthe north part OF the
county was badly damaged by the
storm of Thursday and Friday. Much
of 1t has been knocked down and is
beyond hope of recovery. Corn has
had much TO contend with this year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

Itching piles? Never mind II ev-
erything else failed 20 cure you. Try
Deans Ointment No failure there.
20 cents. at any drug stere.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
BON TON BAKERY.
Fine New Front viii Be Added 20
Other improvements.

The Bon Ton bakery on First ave-
nue. east is to have a street front Inn
provement that will be almost as
great as the change that has taken
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03

A lazy liver makes a lazy man.
Burdock Blood Bitters Ia the natural,
never failing remedy for q lazy liver.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
J. F. g. w. r.. LACEY,
AttOrneyS.at.Law

ONCE over lot High Avenue West,
Oskaloosa, Iowa. Prompt attention
given to collections. Probate busi-
ness will receive careful attention.
Business attended to in the U. 8. and
State Courts. %
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-09-03
Ben Mccoy John N. Mccoy
MCCOY g. MCCOY
Attorneys

ONCE North of Court House
Over J. B. McCurdy's
2oy1pd
Williams news., 1903-08-08

were captured in southern Arizona two Mexicans who answered a de- scription furnished by Mrs. God dard.
 The latter was unable positively to identify the suspects as the erst- while guests of her husband, but she believed them to be. The pris- oners betrayed emotions of abject fright when confronted by the widow. They were positively iden- tifed by another Mexican as hav- ing been in the vicinity of Goddard station the night of the assassina- ton.
 The presumption was that God dard's guests were his murderers. Another theory advanced was that the tragedy was simply another chapter in bloody and protracted feud between the sheepmen and cat tlemen of that region.
Williams news., 1903-08-08
Federation of Labor Convention.

The twentyeight delegates to the Arizona Federation of Labor Con. vention having all arrived, the sec ond annual meeting of the federa- ton was held in Phoenix, last Mon. day, says the Republican.
 But little was accomplished oi interest to the general public except the election of officers and the an. nouncement that on September s would be issued the first number oi labor paper, its official organ, the name nor the place of publication not being yet decided upon. Ii will, however, be weekly paper and it's stock will be owned only by union men in good standing.
 Officers elected were: President H. H. Keays of Groom Creek Miners Union; first vice-president, J. w. Grau of Jerome Miners Union: second vice-president, L. R. Barrow of Prescott Typograp phical Union third vice-president, Kenneth Clay ton of Globe Miners Union; secre tary-treasurer, Albert Ryan of Je- rome Miners Union.
 It was decided to hold the next meeting in Prescott. Steps were taken to continue the fight on the Los Angeles Times. Various reso- lutions were passed, of interest only to the members of the federation the only one in which the public could be interested being as fol- lows:
 Resolved, That article 28 of the constitution, which prohibits the discussion of party politics in the conventions of this body, be elimi- mated, as it is the sense of this con- vention that all workingmen should discuss economics in their unions that they may learn how best to further their class interests as the producers of wealth.
 "Be it further resolved, That we are unanimously agreed that the industrial and social emancipation of the working class can only be secured by independent, class-con- scious political action"
Williams news., 1903-08-08
Always Worth the While.

The matter of Sunday reading is something that interests nearly ev- erybody in these days. For that reason it is always safe to buy the Los Angeles Sunday Herald, which is invariably good and reliable. The Sunday Herald seems to aim to amuse, entertain and instruct at the same time. The articles it pub fishes outside of the regular news and department features are of the best sort for Sunday reading and finely illustrated. It is the best of the Sunday papers in this part of the country.