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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
THE JAPANESE INTERPRETER

In the House yesterday afternoon
Kumalae presented a resolution in
structing the judiciary committee to
Investigate the appointment of Chester
Doyle as Japanese interpreter In sup
port of his motion Kumalae said that
two weeks ago he was in court when
a japanese was claiming wages, and
Doyle was Interpreting. The Japanese
showed his books and Doyle said he
could not interpret them. He contin-
ued AT the last session there was
appropriations for an interpreter, and
this man is incompetent. If he was
a Hawaiian and so incompetent he
would be fired quickly. A young man
was filing the place who was compe-
tent, but he was fired out for this man,
who belongs to the compact. 1t is the
duty of legislators TO see the law en-
forced, and here it is being broken.
That judge told me ! had no right to
come before him and complain, but l
told him had helped pass the law and
l should try and see the money well
expended. 1t would be proper for the
House committee to have Doyle and
the young man who was fired before
them, with a Japanese, and then decide
between them. 1t would be well to
have our committee calN Doyle, before
us, and we could examine him as to his
QuallncauOnS, anu II ne is not worm
$3.50 a month, he may be given only
$50 a month"
Harris brought out the fact that
Judge De Bolt was a Federal appoint
tee, and that the House could not con-
troll his action.
Chester Doyle SAYS that he will give
5000 to any charity Kumalae will desig-
nate, if Kumaae will give the title of
the case, the judge before which it
came and the day on which it came Of
the case he alleged in the House of a
japanese suing for wages and pro-
ducing his books.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
HURRICANE FALLS
ON TUTUILA
ENTIRE COCOANUT CROP DES-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF BUILD
INGS BLOWN DOWN.

News of a terrific hurricane at Tu-
tlila February Is was brought yester-
day by Captain Herman of the S. s.
Sonoma. The storm broke on Tutuila
from the north west and gradually
worked around to the northeast.
Complete details of the affair had not
been learned at Page Page February
II when the Sonoma arrived but from
what the officers ofthe gunboat Wheel
ing Informed Captain Herman, the
damage was very great Hundreds Of
native houses were blown down, trees
unrooted and other damage done. The
entire cocoanut crop was destroyed.
Several small schoOners were driven
aground.
So far as had been learned there was
no loss of life. 1t is probable that the
other islands of the Samoan group were
visited by the same hurricane although
no advices had been received at Page
PagO The storm was the worst that
has occurred since the big hurricane in
1889 when several warships Of the
United States and Great Britain were
driven ashore and numerous lives lost,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

The Junior Baseball League, made up
of teams from the five leading schools,
has arranged the following schedule
for the spring season.
April 13-High School VS.. Kameha-
meha.
April 1S--Royal School VS.. Punahou.
April 1S-St. Louis VS.. High School.
April 20-Royal School VS.. Kameha-
meha.
April est. Louis VS.. Punahou.
April 25-Royal School VS.. High
School.
April 27-St. Louis VS.. Kamehameha.
May 2-St. Louis VS.. Royal School.
May 2-High School VS.. Punahou.
May 4-Kamehameha VS.. Punahou.
May 9-Royal School VS. Punahou.
May St Louis VS.. High School.
May 11-High School VS.. Kameha-
meha.
May LIST. Louis VS.. Punahou.
May 16-Royal School VS.. High School
May 1S-Royal School VS.. Kameha-
meha.
May est. Louis VS.. Royal School.
May 2S-High School VS.. Punahou.
May 25--St. Louis VS.. Kamehameha.
May 30-Punehou VS.. Kamehameha.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
Notice of Lost Certificate.

Notice is hereby given that certificate
No. 267 for Two hundred and fifty
shares of the capital stock of the Ha-
waiian Sugar Co., Ltd, standing on the
books of said company in the name of
G. ]. Campbell has been lost and trans
fer of the same on the books of said
company has been stopped.
All persons are warned against nego-
tiating, purchasing or dealing with said
certificate. Said shares are transfer
able only by endorsement on said GER
tiicate and by surrender of the same
and the issue of new certificate. Said
certificate if found should be delivered
to the undersigned.
Up. COOKE,
Treasurer Hawaiian Sugar Co., Ltd.
January 81, 1903.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
CORPORATION NOTICES.
NOTICE.

At the adjourned annual meeting Of
the Mutual Telephone Co., Ltd, held
on the 18th inst.,. the following officers
who also constitute the Board of Di-
rectors were elected to serve for the
ensuing term:
President. ......,..Mr. ]. o. Carter.
ice-President.. Mr.. Cecil Brown.
Treasurer. .. Mr.. Godfrey Brown.
Secretary ...... Mr.. G. H. Atherton.
Auditor. Mr.. ]. NJ. Dowsett.
c. H. ATHERTON,
Secretary.
Honolulu, February 10, 1903.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
Notice of Lost Certificate.

Notice is hereby given that certificate
No: 1858 for Twenty-Five shares of the
capital stock of the Oahu Sugar Co.,
Ltd, standing on the books of said
Company in the name of G. II. McNally
has been lost and transfer of the same
on the books of said Company has been
stopped.
All persons are warned against nego-
tiating, purchasing or dealing with said
certificate. Said shares are transfer
able only by endorsement on said GER
tificate and by surrender of the same
and the issue of a new certificate. No
title will pass to the finder of said
certificate. Said certificate if found
should be delivered to the undersigned.
H. A. ISENBERG,
Treasurer, Oahu Sugar Co., Ltd.
January 81, 1908.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
Olaa Sugar Co, Ltd.
ASSESSMENTS.

The twenty-t third assessment of 1879
or two dollars $4,000 per share has
been called to be due and payable Oc-
tober q, 1902.
The twenty-fourth and final ASSESS
ment of 1870 or two dollars (S2.0O) per
share has been called to be due and
payable December 20, 1902.
Interest will be charged on assess
ments unpaid ten days after the same
are due at the rate of one per cent
1%o) per month from the date upon
which such assessments are due.
The above assessments will be pay
able at the Office of The B. f. Dilling-
ham Co.. Ltd, Stangenwald building.
(Signed) ELMER e. PAXTON.
Treasurer Olaa Sugar Co.
Nav 70. 1902
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
GRAND JUROR MARKHAM.

Greorge Markham, as the minority Of
the Grand jury, yesterday filed a re-
port containing many kicks in which
he had complaints to make about Gov
ernor Dole, the Rapid Transit company
the reform school and other matters.
He also complained of the Grand jury
itself, declaring that "the pulse of sem
sitiveness or sentiment had superseded
the spirit of justice" in it's deliberations
Markham was allowed to file his report
with the court, thought he had been
discharged as a juror
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
ESTABLISHED IN 1858.
\ co.
BANKERS
BANKING DEPARTMENT.

Transact business in all departments
Of Banking.
Collections carefully attended to.
Exchange bought and sold.
Commercial and Travellers Letters
fOrnia and n. NJ. ROthschild Il Sons,
London.
Correspondents: The Bank of Cali
fOrnia, Commercial Banking Co. of
Sydney, Ltd, London.
Drafts and cable transfers on China
and Japan through the Hongkong &
Shanghai Ban ing Corporation and
Chartered Bank Of India, Australia
and China.
Interest allowed on term deposits at
the following rates per annum, viz
Seven days notice, at 2 per cent,
Three month at 3 per "ent
Six months. at 3h per cent.
Twelve months, at per cent.
TRUST DEPARTMENT.
Act as Trustees under Mortgages.
Manage estates (real and personally.
Collect rents and dividends.
Valuable Papers, Wills, Bonds, Etc.
received for safe-keeping.
ACCOUNTANT DEPARTMENT.
Auditors for Corporations and Pri-
Vate Firms.
Books eXa mined and reported on.
Statements of Affairs prepared.
Trustees On Bankrupt or Insolvent
Estates.
ONCE, 924 Bethel Street.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Deposits received and interest allow
ed at Az per cent per annum, in accord
ance with Rules and Regulations,
copies of which may be obtained on
application.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
Agents for FIRE, MARINE, LIFE,
ACCIDENT AND EMPLOYERS LA
BILITY INSURANCE COMPANIES.
Insurance Office. 924 Bethel Street.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

Chamberlain's Pain Balm, has an en-
viable reputation as a cure for rheum-
atism Abundant testimony Is at hand
to show its wonderful efficacy in curing
this painful and treacherous ailment.
Pain Balm is liniment and Is UNEQUAL
ed as a speedy cure Tor sprains, bruises,
burns and scalds. One application gives
relief. Try 1t. All Dealers sell IT. Ben
son Smith & Co., general agents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
HART & CO., LTD
the ELITE ICE
CREAM PARLORS
Chocolates and CONNECTIONS
Ice Cream and Water Ices
Bakery Lunch.
TIE FINEST Resort IN THE CITY
Notice of Lost Certificate.

Notice is hereby given that certificate
No. 1928 for so shares of the Capital
stock of the Oahu Sugar Co., Ltd,
standing in the name of M. e. Gross
Nan has been lost and transfer of the
same on the books of said Company has
been stopped.
All persons are warned against nego-
tiating purchasing or dealing with said
certificate Said shares are transferable
only by endorsement on said certificate
and by surrender of the same and the
issue of a new certificate. No title will
pass to the finder of said certificate.
Said certificate if found should be de-
livered to the undersigned.
H. A. ISENBERG,
Treasurer Oahu Sugar Co., Ltd.
February 8, 1908.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the IGohala Land Co., Ltd, will
I've held at the office of W. II. Castle, on
Thursday, February Goth, 1903, at 10 a.
m.
C. II. ATHERTON,
Secretary, Kohala Land Co, Ltd.
Honolulu, February 10Th, 1908.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
GETS THREE MONTHS

Hamakaloha was sentenced to three
months hard labor yesterday by Judge
De Bolt. He was found guilty last
week of larceny and sentence was post
poned on account of a doubt as to his
sanity. After an investigation he was
decided to be sane.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
CRAWFORD MIST PAY

Willie Crawford was before Judge
Robinson yesterday on a citation for
contempt for having failed to pay ALI
mOny as ordered. Crawford said he
had S12 and was willing to pay it over,
but he was given until tomorrow Morn
ing to pay $50.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY.

OLYMPIA, Feb. PA sensation was
sprung IN the lower House of the Leg
islature today when Representative
Levy was charged with bribery in con-
nection with the state printing con-
tract.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
TrTrpuONE IN KOREA.

Telephone communications between
Kaisong and Ping-yong, Korea, has
been now effected, according to Seoul
despatch.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
NOTICE.

DIR. F. L. MINER.
Office and Residence, 1859 S. Beretanla
Street.
Hours: 1913. 1-3, rs.
Telephone Main, -.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
BIGGEsT CATCH ON RECORD.

Detective David Kappa effected the
biggest catch Of alleged gamblers in
the history of the police department
last night. Assisted by three other Of
ficers he rounded up POP celestials in an
upper story of a building near the
corner of Pauahi and Kekaulike streets
The crowd will be charged with being
present at place where gambling was
conducted
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
SUFFRAGE IN HOLLAND.

THE HAGUE, Feb. PA bill has
been passed by the States General
granting universal suffrage
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
NO STATEHOOD Bill.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-Ir is be-
lieyed that no Statehood bill will pass
at this session Of Congress.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
ANNUAL MEETING.
HAWAII YACHT CLUB, LIMITED.

The adjourned annual meeting of the
of the Hawaii Yacht Club,
Limited, will be held at the office of
Philip l.. Weaver, on Wednesday, Feb
ruary 25th, 1908, at 1880 o'clock p. m.
PHILIP L. WEAVER,
Secretary.
Honolulu, February 18th, 1903.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

SAVINGS DEPOSITS received and
interest allowed for yearly deposits at
the rate of AZ per cent per annum.
Rules and regulations furnished up
on application.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

CITY OF MEXICO, Feb. 24.-An
eruption of the volcano of Colima was
accompanied by a severe earthquake at
TuXpan. \ pail of smoke now bangs
over the vicinity.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

GERMAN IRON ADVANCING.
BERLIN, Feb. 24.-Owing to the Am
erican demand the price Of iron in the
German market is rising.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
81 Can't Go

I've such terrible headache" need
never be said again. DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills quickly cure and positively
prevent headache and all bodily pain.
No opiates, non-laXatiye, ueyersOld in bulk.
Guaranteed. Al druggists. % doses % cents.
DIR. MILEs MEDICAL co., EIkhArt Ind.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
ANNUAL MEETING.
-,
EVA PLANTATION COMPANY.

BY direction of the Board of Direc-
tors the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Eva Plantation Com
pany will be held in the Assembly Hall
over the offices Of Castle & Cooke, Ltd,
in Honolulu, H. T., on Friday, Feb.
9th, 1908, at 10 o'clock a. m.
E. d. TENNEY,
Secretary. Eva Plantation Company.
Honolulu, Feb. 9TH 1908.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Notice is hereby given that at the an
nual meeting of the c. Brewer & Com
pany, Limited, held this day, the fol-
lowing were elected to serve as officers
of the Corporation for the ensuing
year:
Chas. M. Cooke. .......... President
Geo. H. Robertson.......
.......Vice President & Manager.
E. F. Bishop. Secretary & Treasurer.
w. F. Allen. Auditor,
P. G. Jones. Director.
H. Waterhouse ............D Director.
Geo. r. Carter. .............D Director.
E. F. BISHOP,
Secretary.
Dated Honolulu, February 18th, 1908.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

Want ads in the Star bring quick re-
suits. Three lines three times for -
cents.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

Want ads in Star cost but as cents,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
THE FIRST
American Savings Z TRUST
co. OF HAWAII, LTD.
THE FIRST
Canltal. $3.50. 10000.

President. Cecil Brown
Vice. President. ....,."M. p. Robinson
Cashier. ..................W G.. Cooper
Principal Office: Corner Fort and
King streets.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

THE ARBITRATION COURT
THE HAGUE, Feb. 24.-The Court Of
Arbitration will begin hearing the Ven
ezuela case in September and a decl-
sion may be expected in six months.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

Note Heads. Bill Heads, Statements
and Fine Commercial Printing at the
Star Once.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25

Star Want ads pay at once.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
JnO. w. Cathcart,
LAW OFFICES.

81 AND 815 sTANGENwALD BLDG.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-02-25
DIR. X. HAIDA,
Office and RESIDENCE Beretania street
near Emma. Office hours: 3 a. m. to IL
m, p. m. to s p. m.
General Employment Office.

Japanese and Chinese laborers, ETC.,
supplied at short notice. Contract
work of every kind undertaken.
Corner Emma and Beretania streets.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-03-26
THE WAGES OF SIN
Former Poweshiek Boy Deserts
Family and Skips Out.

The Montezuma Republican recites
the following sad story of the down.
fall of bright young man:
Several years ago during the NAL
colin fair a tramp entered the home
of Mr.. Hubert in Malcolm. One of
the boys had gone up stairs and was
lying on the bed resting. He heard
a noise down stairs and suspecting
what was the matter gathered his re-
volver and quietly descended to the
lower apartment and to his surprise
he found himself face to face with a
slim, delicate man. The fellow begged
young Hubert not to shoot and threw
up his hands and capitulated without
ceremony. He was taken before the
mayor and bound over to await the ac-
tiCn OF the grand jury. J. w. Carr
was county attorney at the time and
he prosecuted the fellow before Judge
Ryan. At the proper time the young
fellow took the floor in his own behalf
He said his home was in Cincinnati
His mother was dead and the father
had married again. Unpleasant sur
roundings resulted and the youngster
resolved to come west. He was mex
perienced, fell into bad company, be-
ing himself only tramp, and finally
got to drinking and at the time he
broke into the house at Malcolm he de-
clared he was net responsible, being
then under the influence of liquor.
His story touched Judge Ryan and in
the place of giving him a term in the
pentitentiary he sentenced him to six
months in the county Jail. l.. M.
Bennett was then sheriff. The young
man won the good graces of Mr.. and
Mrs. Bennett and being good pen
man, apt anu skillful in the use of
English, he was made a kind of a
book-keeper and an all around useful
man at the Jail. When Mr.. Benefits
time expired as sheriff, Reed Case, for
that was the name of the fellow, went
with them to Brooklyn and soon found
employment in the Office of Justice
Chase. Here he did considerable work
on the Justices dockets and made
himself useful generally. In the mean
time he had studiously kept his con-
dition from the knowledge of his folks.
Finally an uncle who was then pro-
bate judge at Indianapolis, heard of
the young mans troubles and he wrote
to Mr.. Carr and also TO Mr.. Bennett.
The young man had been reading in
Chase's Office and this fact coming to
the knowledge OF his uncle the latter
sent him money enough to take him
to Drake University where he entered
the law department. He was a shrewd
fellow, quick and alert, and in some
way came in possession of the list of
questions to be asked those desiring
to be admitted to the bar. He studied
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-03-26
and everywhere beyond.
TRAINS LEAVE osKALoosA AS FOLLOWS
EAST BOUND.
WEST BOUND.

For sleeping car reservations, tickets, time
tables, etc., apply to any ROCK lslana Iicke'
agent. L. NJ. ALIEN,
g. "A. Lines East of Missouri River,
Chicago, Ill
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-03-26
MEN rLAcED AT WORN.
Central Puts IT'S italians at Work on
improvements Today.

Marshalltown, March 25.-General
I.oadmaster M. H. Shelley, of the
Iowa Central, arrived home yesterday
from Chicago, where he went last week
to secure the company's extra gangs
for construction work, to be employed
throughout the coming summer. Mr..
Shelley made a contract for IT'S men,
divided into five gangs. The men, all
of whom are Italians, are furnished by
Frank Serofna, who has furnished the
company with employees for the past
few years.
The men left Chicago on the Alton
yesterday morning and arrived at Peo-
ria at 3:45 in the afternoon on No Is.
They were distributed this morning at
New Sharon, Oskaloosa and between
Brighton and Marsh. Two of the
gangs will have charge of the finishing
up of the grade reduction at New
Sharon, and the same character of
work will be in charge Of another
gang at South Skunk. The other two
gangs will look after general repairs
of track between Brighton and Marsh,
necessitated by the soft weather. The
hand work, preparatory to getting the
different points ready for the shovels,
began this morning, and the shovels
will be placed in operation just as
soon as the weather will permit.
Thirty white" men will compose a
gang that will be placed at work with
in the next few weeks, laying new
steel on school house hill" and other
points along the line. Considerable
new steel, all 80-pound, will be laid
north of the city, probably between
Manly Junction and Mason City and
from this city north, three and one
half miles, to the foot of Albion hill.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-03-26

on these questions, presented himself
at the proper time and to the surprise
of everybody passed most creditable
examination and was admitted. He
returned to Brooklyn and afterwards
located at Chelsea, little town in
Tama county. Here he married the
daughter of wealthy parents. He was
a hustler and got considerable BUSH
ness. He aspired to be county attor-
ney of that county and made very
good run but missed the prize, He
then left for Dakota City, Iowa, where
he hung out his shingle. The outcome
of the matter is told in the following
dispatch from Siou City:
leaving behind Ills wife and baby
girl, Reed Case, for the past five
months practicing Attorney at Da-
kota City, drove away Monday after
noon in a buggy belonging to State
Senator Warren and wearing the Sen
ator's overcoat. He has not been seen
or heard of since. Unless he returns
very soon his wife states she will re-
turn to her parents, who are said to
be prominent people in Tama county,
Iowa. The horse and buggy which
bore Case away have been recovered
in livery barn in South Sioux City.
The local police have located Senator
Warren's fur overcoat and Cases
watch at pawn shop in Sioux City,
where he disposed or them for $15.
The police have ben trying to ascer-
tain the attorneys whereabouts for
the past three days. He had built up
quite a practice at Dakota City and
has several law cases unfinished at
that place now. Case and his wife
came to Dakota City from Tama coun-
ty, Iowa, about five months ago. He
is bright intelligent fellow and sue
ceeded in getting into the favor OF
Senator Warren. The latter took him
into his Office and assisted him when
ever possible. When the senator left
to attend the state legislature, he
turned over his office and practice to
Mr.. Case. Last Saturday, it is alleg-
ed, the attorney began to imbibe. He
persisted in this direction until Mon
day, when he drove away, taking ]. w.
Hallam, of Sioux City, with him as far
as the street care line. And that is
the last known of him"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1903-03-26
Educational Meeting.

The educational meeting at Beacon
Saturday was quite successful consid,
ering the terrible condition of the
roads and the consequent difficulty of
many of the teachers in reaching the
place. The meeting was held in the
Beacon school house. The forenoon
was given to the round tables, and in
the afternoon came the papers and
discussions according to the program
printed in these columns. Prof. Mil
Ter, of Penn college, and Prof. Need
ham, Of the Oskaloosa High school,
were in attendance and took an active
part in the meeting.