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The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
THE COAL CONFERENCE
Dates for Meetings of Miners and
Operators Fixed.

Des Moines, Feb. ia meeting OF
the executive board of the Iowa Mine
Operators association was held in the
club rooms at the Kirkwood, which
was attended by all members of the
committee and a number of the opera.
tors of the state. The meeting was
called to arrange for the convention OF
the association, to be held in Dos
Moines next month, and for the ses-
sions of the coal scale conference with
the miners.
1t was announced officially that the
annual meeting of the United Mine
Workers for district Is, including all
of Iowa and a portion of Missouri, will
be held in Des Moines March 8. The
operators will hold their annual meet
ing March 9, at which the scale ani
probable concessions will be discussed
and decided upon. On March 10 there
will be a joint convention of both min
ers and mine operators, at which the
prospects for the year commencing
April l will be discussed. This will
be followed March IL, and as many
days thereafter as may be consumed
in reaching an agreement, by sessions
OF the joint scale committee of the two
organizations.
At the meeting the approaching
scale conference was discussed infor-
mally. The general opinion seemed
to be that the action of the national
conference at Indianapolis fixing a
basing scale for Illinois will make the
work easier in Iowa, and that it will
be followed very closely. The general
opinion is that there will be an adj
vance not to exceed 10 cts. a ton in the
price to be paid for mining coal, and
an advance from $500 for day work to
$2.37 for mine employees with a proper
tionate increase amounting to about
1919 per cent for entry work, etc.
Operators INDUCED in an informal
discussion of the car situation. This
developed that there has been a decid-
ed shortage in cars on nearly all but
the Northwestern lines. Complaints
were made more particularly against
the Rock Island road. The charge is
that the railroads have sent their first
class coal cars east to carry out a bet
ter grade of freight, such as building
materials, steel, ETC., and that the old
cars are being held for local demand.
These are as a rule of smaller capac-
ity and though furnished in consider
able numbers, do not meet the require
ments of the mines. In some instances
lack of sufficient motive power and a
desire to use engines to haul higher
class freight was assigned as a cause
for the difficulty in getting cars.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
A Weak Stomach.

causes a weak cody and invites dis
Use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures
and strengthens the stomach, and
wards off and overcomes disease. j.
B. Taylor, a prominent merchant of
Chriesman, Tex, says 81 could not
eat of : weak stomach. l
lost all strength and run down in
weight. All that money could do was
done, but all hope Of recovery vanish
ed. Hearing of some wonderful cures
effected BY use of Kodol, l concluded
to try it. The first bottle benefited
me, and after taxing four bottles l am
fully restored to m: usual strength,
weight and health"
Green G. Bentley Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT
Successful Rendition of Ruth by3oo
Voices.

The Masonic opera house was we'll
filed on Friday evening, with an audi
ence which thoroughly enjoyed the an
nual concert by the scholars of the
High school. SHORTLY after s o'clock
the curtain arose on a beautiful sight
as over 800 young ladies and gentle
men were presented on the stage. The
bright colors Of the dresses in the
glare of the electric lights, as they
were arranged in tiers which rose
from the front of the stage and
ran backward nearly to the ceiling,
made a ~decideoIy brilliant picture.
The program opened with a glee,
Star of Descending Night" by the
High school chorus and this was fol-
lowed by the special features of the
evening, everyone of which deserved
ly received an encore. The solos of
Mr.. A. ID. Middleton, of I~ndianola, were
we'll received and thoroughly enjoyed
by all. MI. Middleton is no stranger
in Oskaloosa and his marvellous voice
appears to better advantage every
time he comes to the city. His selec-
lions were well chosen and showed the
great range of his power, and the audi
ence were not satisfied until he had
appeared five times, during the first
part.
Mrs. Harry Cammack is always a
prime favorite IL Oskaloosa. Her
beautiful voice and charming personal
ity have endeared her to a large circle
of u people and all were delighted to
hear her in concert. Her selections
were we'll considered and proved that
her pleasing voice had not lost it's
charm since her residence in Chicago.
She rendered Gray Rocks and Grayer
Sea-" Vannah, and 1.-THE Throstle,"
White, and responded in encore with
Summer is Coming"
The work of Miss Nellie Frater, of
Des Moines, was highly pleasing and
showed careful training. Her solo
work was very enjoyable and she re-
ceived the approval of the people in a
we'll meriteG Moore. The range and
depth of her voice, however, was bet
ter illustrated in her part as Naomi"
in t he cantata of Ruth" Miss Frat
er made her first appearance before
an Oskaloosa audience and she will
always be heartily received should she
choose to ia or us with like artistic
treats in the future.
The second part of the program was
taken up with the cantata "Ruth"-A.
r. Gaul. The solo parts were taken by
Miss Frater as Naomi" Mrs. Cam
mack as Ruth" Miss Patti Lindner
as "Orpha" and Mr.. Middleton al
"Boaz." The chorus work was well
sustained and showed careful drill.
Mrs. Belle G. Ray served as accompan-
list and Prof. VIM. Solomon was must
cal director. The concert as a whole
was thoroughly pleasing and the teach
ers and scholars of the High school
are to be commended for their faithful,
and consistent work in affording such
an edifying and helpful treat to the
public.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
HEATED DYNAMITE.
One Man Killed and Four Hurt on
Milwaukee Extension.

Washington, Ia, Feb. 21.-A dynamite
explosion occurred on the Milwaukee
cutoff west of the city at IL o'clock
yesterday morning, in which one was
killed and four others injured, two
mortally. The dead:
John Mahanna, outright.
The injured:
Two Austrians, MORALLY.
Two Austrians, seriously.
Mahanna was a sub-contractOr under
Flick G. Johnson, and was in the act
of thawing out = box of dynamite to
finish some rock blasting on the job
four miles west of Grace Hill. There
were eight sticks of dynamite in the
box, three of them containing caps
Mahanna noticed that the box had
taken fire and just picked it up in his
hands to emove it away, when the eX-
plosion, which was felt five miles
away, occurred. His eyes were blown
out, his face horribly mangled, and
both hands blown off. He was killed
instantly. About thirty Austrians
were near him and only four of them
were seriously hurt.
William Freeman was standing
within two feet of the place where the
explosion occurred and aside from a
general shaking up, was not injured.
Coroner Wickham and Undertaken
Reynolds who were called to the place
of the accident returned this evening.
Mahanna's remains will be express
ed to Harlan, Selby county, Iowa,
where his parents reside. A brother
was wired and instructions received
this afternoon. The deceased was a
single man, about fifty years of age.
He was heavy in weight. He was well
known in this city where he made
numerous friends the past year.
Mahanna was well to do, having
been in contract work for years. He
intended to go to Missouri next week
to take a job from Flick & Johnson on
the new Rock Island lire from Kansas
City to st. Louis.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
ORGANIZED FOR WORK
Hospital Board Elects officers and
Adopts Rules.

The hospital board had a good meet
ing at the court house last evening
and organized for work. A set of by
laws was adopted, officers elected, and
other matters of Importance attended
to. w. c. Sheppard was chairman OF
the evening, and the following officers
were unanimously chosen to serve I'M
til the annual meeting in March, 1904.
John R. Barnes, President.
Mrs. Blanche 3 Reid, Vice Presf-
dent.
Mrs. Rose B. Terrell, Treasurer.
Phil Holman, Secretary.
A committee consisting of DR.. d. A.
Hoffman, w. c. Sheppard, Mrs. Reid,
DR.. j. C. B~arringer and Mrs. Lena J..
Rodgers was appointed to look up
sites for the proposed building and re-
port at the next meeting of the board.
The President was instructed to
have subscription papers prepared in
order that the work may be pushed
along at once.
Bylaws Adopted.
The following bylaws governing the
work of the Board of Directors were
accepted and ordered spread upon the
records:
/. The annual meeting for the cleo
ton of officers shall be on the second
Monday in March at the hour of 1880
p. m.
II. All the officers of the Board
shall hold Office for N year or until
their successors are elected and shall
be elected by written ballot. They
shall be nominated by informal written
ballot and the two persons receiving
the highest number of votes shall be
considered the nominees for thatofice.
A majority of those present and vot-
ing shall constitute an election.
III. The regular monthly meeting
of the Board shall be on the first Fri
day of each month at the hour or
$50 p. m.
". Special meetings of the Board
may be called by the President, or by
the request of five members.
v. The President shall preside at
all meetings, and perform such duties
as generally pertain to that office.
In the absence of the President the
Vice President shall perform the du-
ties of the President.
The Secretary shall keep a record of
the minutes of all meetings and SHAH
have the custody of all papers belong
ing to the board. He shall answer all
correspondence and receive all COM
m~unications relating to the work Of
the Board.
The Treasurer shall hold all moneys
belonging to the Board and pay orders
for money when drawn by the Secre-
tary and approved by the President.
He shall render to the Board quarter
ly an account of the finances Of the
Board, and give bond for the sum of
$4,000 for the faithful discharge of his
duties.
vi. Any article of these bylaws
may be amended by a t%wo-thirds vote
of the members present and voting at
any regular meeting of the Board.
By unanimous consent, any article
of the bylaws may be suspended at
any meeting OF the Board for one
meeting.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
THE TRADE REVIEWS.
Dunn and Bradstreet Tell of Coun
try's Business.

New York, Feb. Pr. q. Dun q
Co.'S Weekly Review Of Trade says:
Just as the railway congestion be-
gan to give way before the vigorous
efforts of traffic managers, the STU
alton became further complicated by
the worst snowstorm of the season,
and the movement of merchandise
was again interrupted. Latest hg
ures of gross earnings show the usual
gains, February thus far SURPRISING
by 17.6 per cent. last yeari when un-
usual delay was caused by severe
storms, and 1901 by 17.6 per cent. In
creased cost of operation, however,
necessitated further advances IN
rates. Trade was interrupted to 4
considerable extent by the Indictment
weather except in certain seasonal
BILE lines, notably heavy wearing APP
parel. Wholesale houses dealing in
staples have received liberal orders
and much forward business has been
placed. Jobbers urge quicker ship.
ments on old orders while travellers
send in many new contracts.
Failures for the week numbered
PAT in the United States, against 25G
a year ago, and &c in Canada, as COM
pared with 81 last year"
Bradstreet's says: "Wintry wealth,
err has retarded but not checked
spring jobbing trade, which, despite
drawbacks, is still far in advance Of
a year ago. Retail business has been
more noticeably affected, and buying
has been lessened temporarily. Thi~
has also further accentuated the
vexed transportation problem. The
favorable side of the weather stu
alton is unquestionably the heavy
snow which has covered the entire
surplus producing winter wheat belt,
putting that plant temporarily, at
least, beyond danger from season
able changes. Other developments oil
the week have been mostly favorable.
The price situation indeed. taken as
a whole, is a remarkable COun-
try produce, particularly butter and
eggs, has displayed exceptional
strength. while the great majority
of staples retain all their old steadi
ness except where further advances
are caused, as in the case of cotton
goods, which are very strong at the
highest prices in years. Collections
are rather better as a whole. rang
ing from. fair to good the country
over Industry is active, limited only
by transportation facilities"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
w GIRLS MISSING.
Marie and Daisy Denny Left Home a
Week Ago.

Fort Dodge, Feb. 23.-Since Satur-
day, Feb. ID, Sheriff oleson, the local
police authorities and the widowed
mother of the two missing girls have
been conducting a vigorous search for
Marie and Daisy Denny, aged IA and
10 years, respectively, but as yet with
out the least encouraging results. On
Saturday the girls went down town
ostensibly 20 buy valentines. They
have not been seen in the city since.
After considerable investigation the
sheriff yesterday learned that the girls
were seen in Eagle Grove several days
before and that they had taken a train
south. Further, however, there is no
clue to their whereabouts.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
To- BADLY HURT.
Victim Of Railroad Collision Will Soon
Be All Right.

Howard Whitney who was severely
shaken up in the crossing accident
Friday morning, the colliding OF the
Harris Bros. G Yenney delivery wagon
and a Burlington engine Is not seri-
ously hurt. He was considerably
frightened and roughly tumbled about
but no bones were broken and no seri-
{ bruises were received. DR.. A. ].
Hunter called upon the lad at his home
and reports that he is not hurt to any
extent and that he will be as good as
a new boy in a very short time.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
Better Than Gold.

81 was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous de-
bility," writes F.J.Green, Of Lancaster
N. H. mo remedy helped me until
I began using Electric Bitters, which
did me more good than all the medi-
cines | ever used. they hcye also Aept
my wife in excellent health for years.
she says ElectricBitters T just splen-
did for female troubles; that they are
a grand tonic and inyigorator for weak
run down women. No other medicine
can take its place in u family" Try
them. Only SOC. Satisfaction guaran-
teed by Green & Bentley.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
SHORRT ON CARS.
Burlington Route Unable to Handle
Its Business.

Creston, Feb. 20.-The car famine
that has been affecting the western
roads for the past few weeks was
severely felt along the west Iowa d.
vision of the Burlington yesterday
than ever before. There were requests
for 213 cars by the branches outside
of Creston and the officers Of the road
we're able to secure but 81, leaving a
shortage of 176 cars that it was i'm
possible to supply. Many immigrants
who were expecting 10 move to Mis-
souri, or other states are laid up in
the towns along the line awaiting the
obtainance of cars. The officials here
say that it will probably be two weeks
before the famine can be relieved.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
Escaped an Awful. Fate.

Mr.. H. Higgins of Melbourne, Fla,
writes. my doctor told me | had Con-
sumption and nothing could be done
for me. I was 81 en- up to die. The
offer Of a free trial bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, in
duced me to try it. Results were start
ling. / am now on the GA, to recovery
and owe all to DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. 1t surely saved my life." This
great cure is guaranteed for all throat
and lung diseases Green & Bentley,
Price 5Oc& s1.Oo. Trial
bottles free.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
UNDER BOND.
Disagreement Over Frozen Pipes
Leads to Trouble.

On information filed by Conductor
Frank Snyder before Esquire Kendig
today. c. b. McCulloch is under $1,000
bonds to answer to a charge of assault
with a gun. Mr.. Snyder lives in one
of Mr.. McCulloch's houses and a dis
agreement arose over some frozen
pipes. One word led to another until
it is charged Mr.. McCulIoch drew a re-
YolYer.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
STOLEN S.
Buxton Miners Arrested for Theft at
Bussey.

Bussey, Feb. 23.-saturday was pay
day at the mines near the city and
Bussey was crowded with trades peo-
pie and miners. All of the shops were
filed with people and mischief makers
were abroad. A quantity of clothing
was taken from the store of ]. H.
Whetzel in broad day light. The theft
was discovered after a time and sus-
picion rested upon a number of Bux-
ton miners who had been about the
store. Search warrants against the
men were issued. The search war
rants revealed a part of the goods
which were recovered. The men were
arrested and brought to Buxton. Trial
Of the cases will be held some time
during the week.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
ALLEGED DIAMOND THIEF.
Travelling Man Arrested Charged With
Stealing Precious Stones

Sioux City, Feb. 20.-M. Henry, who
claims to be travelling for Johnson &
Tomek of Chicago, was arrested here
today charged with stealing valuable
diamonds from the William Hiles Jew
elry store. He threw diamond rings
down the cold air shaft of the furnace
together with an envelope containing
the business card of Carter, MeserVey
and Hurlbut, of Fort Dodge. The air
current threw back the pieces of en-
velope and a search revealed three
diamond rings. A s1S5 ring is stir
missing. Ten valuable rings averag-
ing 500 each in value, were found on
him. He is supposed to have worked
the jewelry stores at Fort Dodge,
Sioux City and other places.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26

The scratch Of a pin may cause the
loss Of a limb or even death when blood
poisoning results from the injury. An
danger Of this may be avoided, now
ever, by promptly applying Chamber
lainss Pain Balm. 1t Is an antiseptic
and quick healing IIniment for cuts.
bruises and burns. For sale by all
druggistg.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
Mysterious Circumstances.

One was pale and sallow and the
other fresh and rsSey. Whence the
difference? She who is blushing with
health use DR.. King'sNewLifePills to
maintain it.By gently arousing the lazy
organs they compel good digestion
and head on constipation. Try them.
Only 25c. at Greene Bentley's.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
Nearly Forfelts Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally,
started a horrible ulcer on the leg Of ;.
B. orner, Franklin Grove.Il. For four
years it defed all doctors and all re
medies. But Buckiin's Arnica Salye
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for Burns Bruises. Skin Eruptions
and Piles. Csc at observation-disclosures.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26

A neglected cough or cold may lead
to serious bronchial or lung troubles.
Don't take chances when Foley's Hon
ey and Tar affords perfect security
from serious effects Of a cold.
Green & Bentley Drug Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-02-26
BUYS a Daily.

Montezuma, Feb. 21.-J. w. Jarnagin
al the Montezuma Republican, has
bought the Daily Record at Cedar
Falls.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-12-10
4 Timely Suggestion.

This is the season of the year when the prudent and careful housewife re- pIenishes her supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, It is certain to be needed before the winter is over, and results are much more prompt and sat isfactory when it is kept at hand and given as soon as the cold IS contracted and before it has become settled in the system. In almost every instance q SC. we're cold may be warded off by taking this remedy freely as soon as the first indication of the cold appears. There is no danger in giving it to children for it contains no harmful substance. It is pleasant to take--botb adults and chil. dren like it. Buy it and you will get the best. It always cures. For sale by H c. Hitchcock.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-12-10
CONSOLIDATED MINES co.
Reopening of the Great Tombstone
 Properties Progressing

Work on the properties of the Con solidated Mines company is progress ing satisfactorily, says the Tombstone Prospector. An average of three car loads of ore per day are shipped from the main working shaft and from the Comet, besides occasional shipments from the Tranquility and from the Sil- yer Thread Two carloads of ore form the present daily shipments from the Lucky Cuss dumps, which contain be- tween 10000 aud 15,000 tons, which make total average daily shipment of five carloads of ore from the prop critics of the Consolidated Mines com pauy.
 To some it may appear that the out put is not commensurate with the mag ntude of the undertaking, but to those who are acquainted with the condi- tions and know the vexatiOuS problems that have been encountered and satis- facJorily solved, the progress made is considered marvellous.
 The greatest work now being prose cuted, and which means most for the company, and the camp in general, is the installation of pumps on the 700- foot level, which it IS expected will be in place aud hoisting water to the sur face by Christmas, and at all events, not later than New Year. This con- pleted, the management will be in a position to crowd work and drifts will accordingly be started from the 700 foot level, distance of l00-foot below the water level, where large bodies of high grade ores are hoped to be en- count tered.
 Several of the com pany's mines are being developed and put in condition to become producers at an early date. The present outlook augurS for the camp great prosperity henceforward the success of the Consolidated Mines furnishes an impetus to oth CTS to develop their properties, and a spirit of bouyancy prevails through out mining circles.
Arizona silver belt., 1903-12-10

years for all forms of throat and lung trou. Dlgs' and have yet tO come across case where 1t failed. We have four little ones in oar family, and neither my wife nor l have '{erIoftanightsslccp because ofthroattro ,,.'s <, among children. Iguess thati is more .En any other family can say. Acker's rdf,'fli l.cmCdyia just as effective for grown. U2 r',, ,,pie GS for lHc young lt seems to 20 sl.&iHat to the place where the trouble lies lH the throat and bronchial tubes and lungs. it S'o,hcs and heals the irritatcd tissues, iooscns up the phlegm and mucus in the breathing ias,ascs. quiets the nerves, invig- oraleS inc constitution and stops the cough hg. My advice ty parents is to always keep h'itloin th' house. It will be a constant safeguard a"giust crJUp." (Signcd)
 F G.IIMNEEHhN, San Antonio, Tex.
 Soldat 2jc JGc and T bottle throuphout inc Irnited ,la.S' and Canada and in England, at Is sl as 8i, aGa lf you are moi satisfied after buying return tbe aatie Co yoHr druggist and get your money back
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Arizona silver belt., 1903-12-10
Han With a Bullet in ills Heart

A London cablegram to the New York World says:
 Max Meyer, young man from Leip. sic, walked into the MiddleSex hopital this week and informed the surgeons there that he had bullet imbedded in his heart.
 They thought him crazy, but finally subjected him to the RDeutgen rays and saw pistol bullet firmly fixed in the hearts apex, corresponding with wound in the chest.
 Meyer was accidentally shot by a friend two years ago, and since then has visited and astOunded several fa- nous surgeons.
 Dr. Lyster, who located the bullet, says:
 Ut is unique in the history of med ical science. The man is in good health, despite the fact that he actu- ally has d bullet in his heart. Further more, do not think he will suffer any ill effects from it. "