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Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
MUNICIPAL
LEAGUE MEETS
California City Offic' ais Meet to
Consider Many Important
Municipal Problems

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
STOCKTON, Cal. Dec 9-Mayors,
auditors and other officials of many of
the leading cities of California are in
Stockton for the sixth annual meet
ing of the California Municipal league
which was formally opened today AMI
will continue in session until the end
of the week. The attendance is unus-
ually large and from all appearances
the convention is destined to be the
most successful ever held under tHe
leagues auspices. Salt water for
street sprinkling, oil on streets, outdoor
art municipal accounting, garbage and
sewage disposal, and the best methods
of constructing curbs, cutters and
crosswalks are some of the subjects
scheduled for consideration.
The league officers in charge of the
convention are: President, D. c.
Clark of Santa Cruz; first vice presi-
dent, George D. Worswick, San Jose;
second vice president, Frank p. Frary,
San Diego; secretary, H. A. Mason.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
INAUGURATION AT De PAW The
GREAT METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Installation of a New President the Occasion of
Great Gathering of the Alumni
and Their Friends

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller.)
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Dec. 9.-The
Inauguration of the Rev. Edwin II.
Hughes, formerly of Maiden, Mass, as
president of DePauw university, was
a great day for the well known Meth
odist institution of learning. Many
alumni and friends were present from
all parts of the country. A learge
party of alumni from indianapolis ar
rived this morning. The inaugural ex-
ercises began in Meharry hall at 10
the board of trustees, presided The
charge to the new president was deliv
cred by the Rev. James w. Bashford
president of Ohio Wesleyan Univer-
sity, and was followed by the inaugural
address of the new president. Greet
ings were presented on behalf of the
trustees faculty, alumni and student
body of the institution. The hall was
deliberately decorated with the colors
of the university and a lavish use of
ported plants and cut flowers.
Edwin Holt Hughes was born at
Moundsvile, w. Va, December Z, 1866,
and is, therefore, thirty-seven years of
age. He is the son of the Rev. Thomas
3. Hughes, until 1885 a member Of the
West Virginia conference and now
member of the Iowa conference. He at
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09

I tended the public schools and the pre-
paratory department of the West Vir-
ginia university. Thence he went to
| the Ohio Wesleyan university.
Upon his fathers transfer to Iowa
he entered Iowa College at Grinnell.
Between his sophomore and Junior
years he was pastor in Madison town
ship, Poweshiek county. Afterward, re-
turning to Ohio, he was graduated from
the Ohio Wesleyan in 1889. In the
spring of that year he won the inter
state oratorical contest, participated in
by winners of previous contests from
ten of the western states.
He was graduated from the Boston
University School of Theology in 1892,
being one of the two class speakers Sc
lected by the faculty. Afterward he did
post graduate work in philosophy I'M
der Professor Borden P. Browne In
1892 he was transferred to his New
England conference and was stationed
at Newton Center, Mass. In 1895 he
began his pastorate at Center church,
Maiden, where he remained until chos-
en- as president of DePauw During
the eight years of his pastorate Center
church prospered constantly until it
became the leading church of its de-
nomination in the New England con-
ferences.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
ILLINOIS
ORCHARDISTS
Horticultural Meeting Where ;
Large Exhibit of Fruits and
Vegetables Will Be Made

Especial Telegram To Evening Teller.)
ROCKFORD, ILL.,, Dec. 9.-The at.
tendance upon the thirty-seventh an
nual meeting of the Northern Illinois
Horticultural association is larger than
Tor many years, and an unusual
amount of interest is manifested in the
proceedings. The presiding officer OF
the convention is Professor J. L. Hart
well, one of the best known horticul-
turists of the state. In connection with
the meeting there is large exhibit of
fruits and vegetables, comprising more
than 500 plates of the finest products
OF the orchard and garden.
Ihe sessions are to continue through
tomorrow. In addition to the usual
program OF papers and discussions on
horticultural topics, the two days pro-
gram provides for addresses and lee
lures by eminent authorities of Illinois
Wisconsin and several other states
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09

any element should be, has upset the
atomic theory and left us at sea. We
can no longer laugh at the old philoso-
piers who believed that they could
| turn lead into gold. 1t is now conceiv-
able that transmutation fully as start
ling may be accomplished"
Transmutation Possible
Professor Louis P. Gratacap, curator
of the American Museum of Natural
History, who has made a special study
of radium and it's properties, was
greatly interested in Sir William Ram
sey's discovery.
The transmutation of elements be-
comes a possibility if this is true" he
said. What we call an element is
something that can not be subdiyided
by any means, but always retains the
same properties and characteristics. If
radium is an element, then it's CONVEX
sion into helium is wonderful Yet
there is the possibility that radium is
not an element, but is a compound one
of whose constituent parts in helium.
Nevertheless. we must regard Sir
Williams's discovery as a most i'm
portant one. The transcendental
school of philosophy, which has many
adherents in England, has long main
tanned that all matter originates from
single element, the characteristics
governing the different elements as we
know them being caused by the vary
ing conditions under which this single
element exists.
For instance, one school of thought
has held to the hypothesis that all mat
ter is form of notion, that if the
element was moving in spirals, for in
stance, it was lead, while if it moved
in plane circles it was zinc, perhaps"
Professor G. f. Pellew, of the chem
zeal department of Columbia college,
said he did not believe Sir William
Ramsey's discovery gave sufficient
proof of the possibility of the trans
of elements. He was greatly
interested in the matter, nevertheless, |
and admitted that it opened the door
to a new ard wide field.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Hotel Men of Buckeye State

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller ,
CLEVELAND, o., Dec. 9-The Ho-
telkeepers Association of Ohio one nj
the strongest state organizations of
motel men in the country, began it's an
nual meeting here today. Prominent
hotel men from Cincinnati. Columbus
Springfield, Dayton, YOUNGSTOWN and
other cities are in attendance. The
oonifaces will spend two days discuss
ing the advantages of close association
ana various questions of mutual inter-
est Between business sessions there
will be abundant entertainment provid-
ed for the visitors by the hotel men of
Cleveland.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
DREAM OF THE ALCHEM|STS
ABOUT TO Be REALIZED
Modern Scientists Have Solved the Problem of
the Philosophers Stone and May Be
Able to TranSmute Metals

the pectrum of radium by Lady Hutton
some months ago" said Professor
Tucker, of the chemical department of
Columbia University yesterday. "Nev-
ertheless. the actual proof that the gas
which redium gives off rs nelium itself
is most important one, and tends to
confirm the theories which have been
promulgated by some of the highest
minds in science, that all matter con-
sists of a single element. which as
sumes different properties under diff
ferent conditions of heat and motion.
While this has been merely a spec
ulative hypothesis which fitted in with
many of the known facts in chemical
and physical science that could not be
explained satisfactorily in any other
way, the appearance of positive proof
of even single change of one element
into another would be the most well
come confirmation.
Chemical science is now in a cha
otto state. We really do not know
where we are and any new discovery
that helps as to find out the relations
of the elements to each other may have
far-reaching results.
For more than a century the accept
ed atomic theory has been undisturbed
until lately. We believed that each
element. socalled, was composed of in
dividual atoms totally differing in their
characteristics from the a.oms of any
other element and incapable of change |
or loss. The discovery of radium I
which acts at total variance to what !
science has taught us the action of |
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
WIFE TRIED
FOR MURDER
Second Trial of a Famous Poison.
ing Case Where the
Husband Died

Especial Telegram TO Evening Teller
COVINGTON Ind, Dec. 9.-The ia
nous murder case of Mrs. Elmira A.
Drake, charged with poisoning her
husband Robert ]. Drake, at Harveys-
burg in this county, two years ago, was
called for trial in the Fountain circuit
court today. This is the second trial
of the case. On the former trial the
jury disagreed. The attorneys for the
defense say that much new expert tes-
timony will be offered and they appear
confident of a verdict of acquittal.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
REAL ESTATE TRAN sFERs
Record Of Transactions in City and
County-M. w. Barnett, Abstractor

Nez Perce county, Idaho. December
g. 1903:
Deeds
Prince f. Stookey. probate judge, to
f. l.. Eckert. lots IL and IA, block SO
town of Nezperce:, consideration, $455
Same to same, lot 2, block 81, town
of Nezperce; consideration, $3.50.
Same to same, lot IS, block 32, town
of Nezperce; consideration, $3.50.
Edward Cookingham and wife to
Walter c. Brooks, n1s lot 4. section 1.
township 35 N, range W.; considera-
ton, 81.
Joseph A. Thompson to Minnie E.
Thompson, lots 81, %, 23, "a, section 2,
township 33 N, range 2 E.. considera-
ton. 81.
Thos. o. Hanlon and wife to Sam
uel Dean, lots 1, 2, 8. block II, town of
Mohler consideration, $40.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09

Holiday box Cigars at Ed. L. Wig
gins Cigar Store.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Southern Ohio Poultry Show

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller. }
HAMILTON, o. Dec. 9-Several
states are represented at the fifth an
nual exhibition of the Southern Ohio
Poultry association, which opened to-
day. In respect to the number and
class of exhibits the show is one of
the best of it's kind ever held in the
state. Poultry fanciers are here from
far and near and the exhibition will be
the center of interest until it closes
next Monday.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09

Is the transmutation of elements at
hand? Is the dream of the ancient al
chemists, the philosophers stone
that would convert base metals into
gold, to be realized? Is the secret of
life and of matter to be revealed and
the story of the creation told so that
none may doubt?
These are questions that have been
raised in the minds of scientists by the
discovery announced last week by Sir
William Ramsay, known in the scien-
tific world as an expert on elusive
gases and the discoverer of helium in
the solar spectrum.
Sir William Ramsays announcements
was the simple one that in the emana-
tions from the new and mvsterious
element redium he had found the new
gas hellum, which had heretofore been
seen nowhere on earth. Before the Lon
don institution Sir William declared
that he had confined the emanations
from radium in a tube. At the end of
TWO days they were producing a spec
trum that contained the characteristics
yellow lines of helium. At the end of
week the entire spectrum was that of
helium.
1 actually saw one element become
transmitted into another" said Sir
William. rs this not the realization
of the alchemists dream?"
Lady Hutton Found Il
Sir William Ramsay's announces
ment had already been foreshadowed
by the discovery of the heIi,tn, limos &,
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Fatal Fire

Especial Telegram to Evening Telier.)
persons were burned to death in a fire
this morning which destroyed the resi-
dence of Clayton Flower. The dead are
Flower ana his wife and three children
One son only escaped.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Notice..

To whom it may concern.
Notice is hereby given that on anf
after November l. 1903, all coal will h.
sold for cash only. This rule will an.
ply to all alike.
If LEWISTON FUEL & ICE co
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09

The twist of bow, the pose 90
plume bespeak the master to,a, 10
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
AMALGAMATED ASSOCIATION
Will Not Accept Proposition to Reduce
Wages

Especial Telegram to Evening Teller. }
PlTTSBURG, Dec. S.-Pfesident
Shaffer of the Amalgamated associa-
ton of iron, steel and tin workers today
stated emphatically that the members
of the union would not accept reduc-
ton of wages nor would such a reduc-
ton even be considered.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-12-09
Woods Found Guilty

SACRAMENTO. Cal, Dec. 9.-The
jury in the case of Convict Woods, the
Folsom escape. after twenty hours
brought in a verdict of guilty of muir
der in the second degree. Judge Hart
sarcastically asked did 1 hear you
say guilty of disturbing the peace at
Folsom"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29
BEACON.

Rob Reynolds and wife are visiting
at the parental home of John w.
Reynolds, of What Cheer.
James l., Bell and wife and family
are visiting at the parental home of
John A. Bell for few days.
Rev. Reid, from the Rock River
conference, arrived here last week.
AT the morning service Sunday he
said he would not preach o sermon
but he would give heart to heart
talk.
Compliments to w. d. Voorhees, of
Leighton, The HERALD with its
county correspondents held q meet
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. V. Hoffman, az No. hob y
avenue east Oskaloosa at 1 clock
p. m. Saturday, Oct. "a, 1908, there
being thirty-two representing the
Oskaloosa HERALD present who sat
down to an elegant banquet which
was enjoyed by all. The occasion
was one of unusual pleasure Its
management reflects great credit
upon Mr.. and Mrs. Ohas. V. Hoff-
mann. After the moving OF the cloth
a short time was spent in social chat.
Mrs. j. A Hellings, president of the
association, called the meeting to
order. The following officers were
elected for the incoming twelve
months: Mrs. J. A. Hellings, presi-
dent; Miss Clytie without, vice
president; Mrs. /. N. Taylor, secre-
tary; Miss B. BARTLETT, treasurer
Resolutions Of respect we're read by
Roy Robinson. Local Editor w d.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

Voorhees,, Of Leighton, who is retir-
ing from The HERALD Reporters
Association on account of going 10
reside Des Moines, made request g 6
favor that every member OF the
association present sign the resolu-
ton with their own name Miss Floy
McCready, assistant city editor of
The HERALD entertained the com.
pany by giving two declarations
which brought forth great applause.
Miss Gladys Hoffman, delivered two
declamations in grand style. Each
member gave short talk and signed
the resolution which were very inter-
esting. A vote of thanks was rendered
to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. v. Hoffman,
for the manner in which they so
kindly entertained them. Mr.. Kemble
kindly showed us all through the
nursery. This closed a day long to
be remembered by The HERALD re-
porters' association.
Oct. 25. j. A. b.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29
days, visit with Cora Deutchman.

Mrs. L. n. Coryell, of Marshall
town, is in the city visiting at the
parental Parr home for few days.
w. E. Ritchie was passenger for
Fremont this morning, going to do
some roof repair work i'm that place.
Ernie Lyon, of Cedar, was in town
yesterday and went on to New Sharon
to spend few days in electioneer-
ing.
DIR, j. E. Morgan, of Fremont, was
in the city yesterday caring for bus
mess affairs and calling among
friends
w. N. Belwick was in the city yes
terday on his way to his home in
Washington from Des Moines where
he has been visiting.
Mrs.fw F. Springer and daughters,
Ruth and Mildred, depart tonight for
Albert Lea there to join Mr. Springer
in permanent residence.
Miss Jennie Wilson, who has been
in the city visiting at the home of
relatives and friends, returned to her
home in Ames last evening.
Mrs. Hattie Seecrist, who has been
in the city visiting at the homes of
friends and acquaintance, departed
this morning for her home in Mil
waukee.
Messrs. Garrett & Renney, of the
implement firm bearing their names
in Cedar, we're in the city yesterday
on their way home from tile buying
trip to Pella.
Will Jackson, of Davenport, was in
the city yesterday caring for business
affairs and visiting at the parental
M. L. Jackson home. He returned
east this morning.
Mrs. M. A. st. Clair returned to her
home in Chicago yesterday after a
two weeks visit with her son, A. j..
st. Clair, who accompanied her on
her homeward trip.
B. G Nicholson and wife returned
to their home in Buckeye, Arizona,
yesterday after an extended visit with
their children, Mrs. Leo Roenspiess
and Mrs. w. Hetherington.
Mr.. and Mrs. d, b. Fleming, of
Des Moines, are guests OF friends in
the city for few days. Mr.. and
Mrs. Fleming contemplate spending
the coming winter in the sonth.
Mrs. Alberta Taylor and children
were In the city yesterday returning
to their home in Rose Hill after a
visit with the lady's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. l.. Taylor In Centerville.
Mrs. Rnth Micklejohn, who has
been In the city during the past
month the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Elmira Russsli, departed last evening
for her home in Wilmington, Ohio.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29
Oct. 25.

l suffered with stomach and kidney
trouble. My stomach had bothered
me for long while and my kidneys
for several years; could not sleep
and suffered a great deal of pain
across the back. went to DIR. Shall
lenberger, the Chicago specialist,
and he told me he could cure me.
He has done what he promised II
you are suffering do likewise If
you will write me / will tell you all.
Resp, yours,
W. T. LANE, Lanes, Ill,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

Miss Eta Henderson and Mrs.
Stella Stewart, OF Rose Hill, spent
Saturday in town. Miss ETA Hender.
son and her friend Lola Stallings,
went home with them to spend Sum-
day.
Mrs. Alice Kirby and son, Harold,
went to Chicago Saturday for q ten
days. visit. Master Harold has en-
tirely recovered from the injuries
sustained by falling from tree while
nutting some weeks ago.
PelIa Chronicles: Miss Nora Culley
VINO spent two weeks at her home in
this city, returned to oskaloosa last
Saturday afternoon. Her school
which is at that place, was closed two
weeks on account OF measles.
Searsboro Correspondence: Charles
Main sold his farm TO James Robin
son for $50 per acre and he in part
nership with Madison Daringer, has
purchased a farm near the mining
town of Muchakinock south of Oska.
loosa. '
Mrs. E. Jalsme went to Pella this
morning for two weeks visit with
her daughter, Mrs. ID. Heer and 9TH
er friends. Her husband also de-
parted this morning He went for
visit with his sons, Garrett and Peter,
in Guth rie, Oklahoma.
Des Moines Register and Leader:
"Hon. Ben Mccoy of Oskaloosa Wis
tied at the Iowa Hall of History
Thursday. Mr.. Mccoy expressed
himself as highly pleased with the
new Carnegie library which has just
been erected at Oskaloosa, and also
commended highly the work OF Miss
Priscilla Pickrsll, the librarian, who
is well known in this city,
Mrs Joseph NJ. Furlong, OF Keokuk,
is the guest of Mrs. Jess Long.
w. s. Mason, of Ottumwa, was in
the city yesterday caring for business
affairs.
Mrs. Helen Lamborn returned
home yesterday after visit in Mt.
Pleasant.
Marc Barr was a north bound pas
senger on the Iowa Central yesterday
afternoon.
L. L. Hull went to sigourney last
night to attend the concert given by
Mrs. Hull,
Mrs. s. M. Gray, of Bussey, came
last night for a visit at the John
Pugh home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McCarty, of
Delta, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Grin Schee.
John Lister, of What Cheer, spent
yesterday in town on business and
last night went to Rose Hill.
Z Mrs. Charles collars, of Fremont.
returned home yesterday after few
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

FOR SALE.-Five acres ground, house
FIVE rooms, stable, some fruit, good
location, half mile from city. For
sale cheap if taken Immediately.
Address or enquire w. A. Stephen
son. 43d2-w1-pd
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

FOR SALE.-Twenty acres three
miles from Oskaloosa well inn
proved, watered and handy to
school. Address Q care of HERALD.
9w5 pd
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

EXECUTOR's NOTICE.
II Notice is hereby given to all
persona interested, that on the 18th
day of oct. A. d. 1908, the under
signed was appointed by the district
court of Mahaska county, Iowa, exec
utrix of the estate. OF Henry Z. Whedon
deceased, late of said Mahaska
county. Allpersons indebted to said
estate will make payment to the UNI
dersigned, and those having claims
against the same will present them
legally authenticated to said court for
allowance.
Dated Oct. II, 1903. I2w3
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

STRAYED OR STOLEN = from the
T o. Beach farm on the Pella road,
between Oct, IL and Oct. IS, q red,
2-year old heifer. Finder leave
with John Van Bertum and receive
reward. 13w2pd
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

FOR SALE.-House of nine rooms,
well, cistern, city water, cellar and
barn, located near High school, on
paved street, cement walks, east
front, lot 100x120.
Lyman Land e. Loan Co.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

FOR SALE.-Farm of 400 acres, three
miles northeast of Oskaloosa. Ad-
dress P. o. Box q, Chicago. 11w4
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
IA Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that on the 9Th
day of October, A. D., 1868, the un-
dersigned was appointed by the dis
trict court of Mahaska county, Iowa,
administrator of the estate of John
D. Stoner, deceased, late of said
Mahaska county, Iowa. Allpersons in
debted to said estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned, and those
having claims against the same will
present them legally authenticated
to said court for allowance.
Dated Oct. 20, 1908
OLIVER Fl. VANCE, Administrator.
13w3
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

FOR SALE.-A comparatively new
house of four rooms, located in east
part about three blocks from street
car line. Will sell on easy pay
ments.
Lyman Land & Loan Co.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

FOR SALE.-House of eight rooms,
cellar, barn, city water, well and
cistern, cement walks, convenient
to the business center
Lyman Land & Loan Go.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

1t is the duty of every republican
to vote this fall. The stay-atshome
vote has often defeated many a candi-
date. Let us have the vote this year
and we will make a home run.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-10-29

FOR sALE.-New house Of eight
rooms, large attic and cellar, bath
room, furnace, good well, cistern
and city water. Lot 90x2SO feet, on
paved street, cement walks, conve-
nient to college and school; some
small fruit.
Lyman Land & Loan Co.