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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-21
Snapper" Kennedy a Churchman.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: 1t may not
be generally known, but it is fact
that Snapper" Kennedy, Ottumwas
winning base ball manager, is an ar
dent churchman, who is guilty of
none of the vices and whose ball-play-
ers are in a number of cases, as God
fearing as he is. Mr.. Kennedy does
not believe in rowdyism nor will ne
permit any member of his team In
dulging in the flowing bowl, on pain
of DISMISSED.
In creed a Christian Scientist, the
energetic Standpat leader plays the
national game as faithfully as he
reads his Bible, and he does both
daily. Either on or off the field ne
is gentleman, and besides that ne is
earnest in his religious belief, almost
as much in fact, as when he stands
off the plate confident of placing hit
where he wishes. He plays ball on
Sunday, not because it is the Sab,
bath, but sa he says, because base
ball is his one aim in life, and as es-
sential to him as the engineers reas.
on for running a train on Sunday
it is his living.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-21

course, sometimes that can not be
helped.
The steps in the building Of an in
terurban line are about as follows:
The incorporation and organization
of the company; second, a survey OF
the proposed line; third, after decid-
ing on the best line, the securing OF
the land for right-of-way. If the own
ers of the land are willing to donate
the land for right-of-way. the road is
usually built, providing 1t has the
right sort of men behind it.
Sometimes these companies ask
that a tax be voted, but the Union
does not believe that is good business
methods.
Oftentimes the interurban company
requires that a certain amount OF
stock be subscribed for per mile, for
instance an average of $1,000 worth
Of stock per mile. That is proper, as
in that case the buyers of interurban
stock have a good investment, and
the company has help at the time
WuSH IL Is uSSu6u LuOSI. DSoluSS, "a
the people will buy stock in such a
railway, the company can be sure OF
the support of the community when
the road is in operation.
Some Of the best paying invest
ments on earth are interurban rail-
ways.
Really the first genuine test Of the
feeling of the people towards a pro-
posed interurban line is when it is at
tempted to secure land for the right
of-way. Refusal of farmers to give
right-of-way almost always kills the
proposed railway then and there.
Moral-If you own farm across
which a right-of-way is wanted for an
Hinterurban railway don't hesitate to
give it for that purpose if the men
composing the company which pro-
poses to build the railway are in earn
est and not grafters or spectators.
The increase in the value of your
farm on account of the interurban
railway crossing it, will pay many
times over the value of the land civ
en- for such a purpose.-Belle PlaIne
Union.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-21
children's Day.

Sunday was Childrens Day at the
st. Marys church and very pretty
entertainment was presented by the
little folk OF the church and Sunday
school. The church was quite pretti-
ly decorated with flowers for the oc-
casion
The program occupied the hours OF
the usual morning service. 1t was a
very creditable program of recitation
and song. Father Waldron is doing
good work among the little ones Of
the church and has worked up a won
derful interest in the younger people
for the Sunday school.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-21
Union SERVICES AZ Penn.

The union service was held last
evening with the Friends church at
Penn college chapel. The sermon
was by Rev. A. Cato Kaye, from Gen.
1924. Mr.. Kaye gave an interesting
Character study of the patriarch
Jacob in which he laid great empha-
sis upon the transforming power of
grace. Messrs. Howard Hockett and
Herschel Coffin sang duet, Lead,
Kindly Light, in very effective
manner. Notwithstanding the In
tense heat, there was large and ap-
preciatiye congregation.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-21
THE BIG EXCURSION.
Iowa Central Takes Eleven Hundred
People Into ST. Paul.

People Into st. Paul.
The Iowa Central took one of the
biggest excursions ever handled on
that portion of it's line into st. Paul
and Minneapolis Sunday morning.
The excursion was started from Abba
Saturday evening and pulled on the
time Of the regular passenger, No. 5.
One hundred or more excursionists
were picked up between Abba and
this city and the sale of tickets delay
ed the train somewhat. Almost one
hundred tickets were sold from this
city alone and the train pulled out OF
the Oskaloosa station with fully two
hundred of the patrons of the excur-
sion. The train went into st. Paul
and Minneapolis with eleven hundred
people packed into eighteen coaches.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-21
DUTY ON GLOVES.
Government Gets Nearly $4,000 on
One Iowa Shipment.

Des Moines, July 18.-Te Cownie
Glove company on Friday paid ST.
706.4S duty upon 1000 dozen pairs or
ladies' kid gloves imported from Ger
many. The duty was collected by
Colonel G. l.. Godfrey, the collector of
the port. The consignment received
included some Of the choicest produc-
tions of one of the best German facto-
ries. whose output the Cownie com
pany controls.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-21
BASE BALL

had to be overlooked They are
about even SO far as that goes, but
the number would not look well in
print, so we marked the doctors 0
and then had to tell the same thing
on the lawyers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-07-21

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So far what l have written 1 have
given from my own memory.
R. |. Garden.
Tracy Iowa, July II, 1904.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
The Speakership.

Speaker Mortified of Newfane will
no doubt be reelected. The candi-
dacy of no other one member is of
sufficient strength to call for any eff
fort on his part if he We're inclined to
make any Perhaps the most likely
candidate and the strongest man for
the place except Mr.. Merrifeld is
Frank w. Agan of Ludlow. Mr.. Agan
has never served a term in the house
or senate, however, and is not sufii-
GENTLY well acquainted with the
functions of the legislature to expect
the speakership. He is, undoubtedly,
possessed of suitable qualifications,
and with reasonable experience and
the strong hold he has on his own
personal friends and Mr. Clements
following, might well aspire to the
honor. We confidently expect and
hope to see Mr.. Merrifleld elected on
the first ballot. The speakership of
the house is an office of scarcely less
Importance and little less honor than
that of governor. Mr.. Merrifield de-
serves a reelection and will get it.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30

This man Davenport, who began his
preparations for campaign work with
an inexcusable lie, found 1t an easy
step to public detraction and villifica
ton of the man who II was known for
a certainty would I'LL the high office
of governor OF Vermont. In seeking
To dlscredit our next governor he has
discredited himself and his party. He
deserves the obliquy which he has
brought upon himself, and even If Mr..
Bell does not make an example of
him, in accordance with the wishes
of many friends, this man Davenport
will go down in history as one of the
most despised public men ever born on
Vermont soh.--Burlington Free Press.
Poppycock-likewise tommyrot, DAY.
export can look out for himself-his
"ob1iquy' is nothing to us-but his
charges were based on the auditors
report which was wrong. We did not
believe them from the start, but there
was, up 10 the time of the investiga-
ton, not a shadow of excuse for dis
believing them except faith in Mr..
Bells integrity. Men as highly re-
spected and honored as he have been
caught grating before now. If Mr..
Bell starts out to make an example"
Of Davenport, perhaps he better begin
with Barber ex-state auditor.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
THE POULTRY SHOW.
Quantity Good but Quality Better
Hob Scoring.

Lovers OF high-class poultry founC
great satisfaction in the 1900 birds
representing all the standard varieties
which filled Supt. Goddard's depart
ment. The show was more remark
able for quality than for quantity, the
scoring. with few exceptions, being
above the 30 mark. l. X. Felch, the
veteran judge, said il was the best
| fan show OF the year. The competi-
ton was particularly hot In White
/ Rocks. Buff Plymouth Rocks were
more numerous than any other vari-
ETY.. there being 142 birds, but there
were many White Wyandottes and
Rose and Single Combed White and
Brown Leghorns in the show. There
were particularly good classes also in
Light Brahmas and Single Combed
Rhode Island Reds. Wood & Freeman
of F'itchburg, Mass, had a display of
80. pairs of water fowls, both geese
and ducks A. +. Davis of Warwick,
Mass, whose birds have been a feat
ure of several fairs, was unavoidably
absent. Mr.. Davis had made over 70
entries. but as he was returning home
from the Greenfield fair last week, his
horses took fright at an automobile
near Turner's Falls. and the team was
overturned, smashing many coops.
killing some of his fowls and injuring
others MIR. Davis was badly hurt, but
is now able TO get around on crutches,
He promises to be present as usual in
1908, barring accidents. A novelty was
st en- in the Golden Pheasants, entered
L I'D \ lntN
derry. The beautiful plumage of
these birds attracted admiring atten-
ton from everybody and many in
quiries were made in regard to them.
Conrad Miner of Guilford won honors
with his large and fine showing of
Light Brahmas, from the strain which
d. f. Tasker brought TO high stand
ard after years of breeding. c. +. En-
sign of Greenfield had Rose Combed
White Leghorns which are fit to travel
IN any company.
Among those who had notable ex- !
libits were NJ. J. Convey of Springfield, /
H. w. Higgins of Orange and j. r. |
Burt of Athol with Buff Plymouth /
Rocks: A. O. Preston of Concord, n. |
A.. and Roy Buss of Acworth, n. H.,
With Brown Leghorns: f. C. Wilcox
# Greenfield with White Wyandottes;
Mrs. Clarence Hall of Bernardston,
Silver Wyandottes; C. C. & ID. Poultry
arm of Amherst, Buff and White Ply
mouth Rocks; R. Parker & Son, North
W.T., Plymouth Rocks and
Vyandottes. +. ID. f. stowe of Brat
leboro swept the boards with several
of game bantams. W. r. &
l. A. Newton of West Brattleboro
ron many compliments for the ex-
eHence of their Brown and White
.eghorns, and w. ]. Pentland was
ing pin in s. s. Hamburghs.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
The Driving Glasses.

There were eight entries in the
matched pair class Thursday morn
ing and the judging interested large
number of people. After considerable
discussion the judges awarded the
blue to a cross matched team belong
ing to J. Edward Bailey of Montpelier,
while second prize went to John An
derson of Windsor who drove a pair
of dark bays. Among the other en-
tries worthy of mention were the pair
of blacks from the Connecticut River
stock farm, +. L. Chickering's dark
bays and +. II. Alleys Madison
Wilkes colts.
Twelve gentlemen's drivers were on
the track when that class was called
and the competition was extremely
warm. A bay horse owned and driven
by c. Fayette Smith of Holyoke.
Mass. won first money and second
went to J. E. Baileys brown mare.
These awards did not meet with the
of the crowd. many of
whom were free to say that the
judges leaned too much to a track
horse rather than a driving animal.
the good horses that did not
get placed in this class were L F.
Adams's bay mare and c. D. Noyes's
stylish Morgan.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
One on the Editor.

We have not made a study Of nat
ural history OF late years, but we have
an impression that the familiar meth
cd of breaking the "cowbird' of its
trick of Matching out other birds eggs
is to give It eggs of its own.-The Re-
former.
We have not made a study Of nat
ural history more recently than ten
minutes ago. but we have an impress
sion. gathered from an encyclopedia,
a dictionary and some other author
tiles. that the cowbird doesn't own a
nest of its own, but lays its eggs in
the incubators of other birds and be-
comes parent by vicarious cheek
How is it. Mr.. Editor2
Constant Reader assisted by NoN
Populi and f.. Pluribus Unum.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30

Swanton is under obligation to ex-
Governor Carroll :. Page of Hyde
Park Since the Swanton bank fail
ure last month, the town has been
handicapped seriously In transactlng
it's business. Swanton is a large
town and a prosperous one with possi-
bilities OF growth which were likely to
be retarded by the loss of the bank.
BY Mr.. Pages assistance the busl-
ness men of the town have been able
to start new bank which was OPP
ened for business last week, with Il
capital stock of $4,000 all paid in, of
which Mr.. Page owns one half. II Is
the willingness to do this sort of
thing and the ability to do it well that
gives Mr. Page the confidence of the
people of the state
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
Auditor Graham's Blunder.

The auditors OF the state, past and
present. are coming in for consid-
cradle share of the public attention al
this time, and the circumstance Is
happily timed just before the meeting
of the legislature. 1t is barely possible
that some good may result.
In refusing the request of Mr.
Clement that he be allowed to exam
inc certain vouchers, Auditor Graham
has made mistake, Fortunately for
him he has just been chosen to sue
coed himself, or this high handed
public be damned policy would meet
with speedy rebuke. We sincerely
hope that the supreme court will or
der the submission of the vouchers TO
Mr.. Clement under suitable provisions
for their safety.
We are constrained TO believe that
Auditor Graham was guided in his
refusal by advice from the republican
state committee. If so, we should like
to know what business II is of the re-
publican state committee who exam
ines the state vouchers, Do these
vouchers belong to the republican
state committee?
1t is not denied that when the pro-
posal was made to submit the vouch-
ers in the Bell matter Auditor Gra-
ham inquired of Mr. Bell and of Mr.
Barber if there were objection to their
examination Both having given their
consent, the examination was begun.
We cannot understand why the audi
tor should ask permission of Bell and
certainly not of Barber. If there
were nothing wrong, neither could OBJ
iect to an examination. If there were
wrong. the consent of the
guilty ones should not be needed to
their guilt.
This whole proceeding has been
conducted in a very peculiar manner |
and Auditor Graham comes out of the |
melee a little the worse for wear. We |
shall see what will happen to him
when Mr.. Clement gets through.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
$500 New York City Excursion Octo-
Der 6-Through Hoosac Mountains
and Deerfeld Valley = Steamer
Down the Hudson River to New
York City-A Beautiful Descriptive
Guide and Souvenir Booklet Free,

October 9Th is the date of the Bos-
ton & Maine excursion to New York
city. Through the Deerfield valley
and the Hoosac mountains, through
the busy city of Troy, n. Y, to AL
bany and then by steamer on either
the day or night line boats down the
beautiful Hudson river to New York
city. From New York city, the return
trip is via the Fall River line steam
ers and train to Boston. $500 is the
round trip rate.
If you are going, or il you desire
further information in regard to the
trip, send to the General Passenger
Department, Boston & Maine railroad.
Boston, for their beautiful illustrated
guide and souvenir booklet describing
the route. 1t will be mailed to any
address free.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30

The democratic state committee, or
whoever IN It's behalf sanctioned the
publication OF these charges against
Mr. Bell, was guilty of great wrong
In that Il did not go 10 the bottom
facts before the attack upon his in
tegrity was made public.-St Adams
Messenger,
Has the Messenger forgotten that
the committee made every reasonable
effort to get at the vouchers before
election day?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30

Speaking OF liars. what about the
Burlington Free Press that said the
vouchers had been examined before
election day whereas Auditor Gra-
ham says that they were never seen
until this week? Glass houses.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
THE SPEAkERSHIP.
What the State Press Says About
Proctor's Withdrawal.
[Morrisvllle News. ]

Fletcher d. Proctor announces that
he is not candidate for speaker
This leaves the field practically va
cent for John Merrltield, the present
speaker. Honest John" has proved
himself a man of unusual ability in
this position and it will be a tribute
to good service to give him a re-
election.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
T. Roosevelt, Civil Engineer.

We are going to have the Panama
canal as it should be, mostly owing
TO President Roosevelt. 1t is to have
a depth of forty feet so that II can
accommodate the very largest steam
ers afioat.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
Or Thinks That II Thinks.

IbUSIUI bIODt.I
Latest from Rudyard Kipling: There
exists an England, ruined by too much
ease. which slumbers, and, because il
SHORES. imagines that IL thinks.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
Mortified News.1

The Burlington Free Press an
nounces on authority that Fletcher d.
Proctor is not candidate fol the
speakership and that he feels that
Speaker Mortified is fairly entitled to
a reelection and further that he will
be glad to support him. This I'M
doubtedly clears the way for the lat
ter gentleman whose services two
years ago entitle him TO a reelection.
The decision of Mr. Proctor is a credit
to his judgment and political fairness.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
bellows Falls Times. |

Fletcher y. Proctor has announced
that he will not be a candidate for the
speakership of the house of repre-
sentatiyes. This leaves practically a
clear field for the reelection of John
H. Mortified Of Newfane. This new
honor for Mr.. Merritield will be par
ticularly pleasing to his numerous
friends throughout Windham county
Those who know Mr. Merrifleld best,
his neighbors and other associates,
most admire his kind disposition, rug
ged honesty, and tireless industry.
They know he possesses the charac-
teristics which make a good public
servant, and his election to the speak
ership of the new house will be a
worthy recognition of good public SER
vice
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
[Barton Monitor.l

We note by The Palladium that
Mr.. John l.. Lewis of North Troy is TO
be a candidate for the office of speak
er of the next house providing Mr..
Fletcher d. Proctor is not in the field.
Mr.. Lewis is an excellent presiding
officer, man of wide experience.
and is eminently fitted to fill the posi-
ton in a creditable manner. In case
Mr.. Proctor should decide not TO be-
come a candidate Mr.. Lewis's candi-
dacy will be strongly supported by
the members from orleans county and
state
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
[St. Johnsbury Republican,

The handsome way in which Fletch-
er d. Proctor retired from the candi-
dacy for speaker in favor of Mr.. Mer-
rifield, leaves the way open for Mr..
Merrifelds unanimous reelection.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-09-30
BRArrLEBoRo. FRIDAY, SEPT. 80, 1904.

ssressO sR,rrtssoao POST ofHes As SECOND etAss VAL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-02
THE SMOOT CASE.
Hearing Continued on Charges Against
Utah Senator.

Washington, March 1.-The investi-
cation OF protests against Senator
Reed Smoot retaining his scat i'll the
United States Senate will not begin.
tomorrow. When Chairman BurroHcS
called the committee to order. today,
Waldemar Van Colt of Salt Lake, one
of the counsel for the defence. aske /
FOR Il postpnnrment because of the I'M
ayOidlbie absence of a. s. WorthinG-
ton of Washington. d. c., who has
charge of the ease for Senator SmCOt
Tho attorneys Of the professionals
made no objection for I'll" reason that
III" witnesses they desired to put on
the stand had not yet arrived frGm
Utah. The one witness present was
former United States District Attnr-
nCy crit elbow of Utah. who has pros
ccutCd Il number of cases against the
Norm0tg. Former Secretary Of the
Treasury j. q. Carlisle and Former
Representative robert w. Taylor. at
torney5 for the prosecution, were pres
cnt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-02
PRESENTED TO SENATE.
Comparatively Few Changes in Naval
Appropriation Bill.

Washington. March 1.-Aftcr only
one session of the committee on naval
affairs the naval appropriation bill was
reported 10 the Senate. Comparatively
flew changes were made in the bill as
passed by the House. though the pro-
vision for a naval training station on
the Great lakes was again Incorporated
in the measure. The House committee
provision for Il magazine in New Eng
land. which was stricken out, has been
restored by the Senate committee. The
increases recommended by tn Senate
aggregate 1900, making the total of
1901, 13S.
Among the new items included are
barracks for the League Island and
Norfolk navy yards, s20o,000 each. Pro-
vision is also made for a considerable
increase in the teaching force Of the
Naval Academy ut Annapolis.
An important amendment in regard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-03-02
FAR EASTERN SITUATION.
British Ambassador Talks Over Mat
ters With Secretary Hay.

Washington. M2rch 1.-There was Il
long conference ut the stat" depart
rIent after the cabinet meeting. today.
between Secretary Hay and Sir Morti-
nler Du.and. the British Ambassador,
on several phases Of the Far Eastern
war. TIL" Russian governments d"cla-
ration of contrahan articles OF war is
naturally n question Jointly vital to
the two t-"Glish-spchhing countries.
In flct this is only one OF many
questions which have a dual interest
70 the United States ana Great Britain
because OF the similarity of their in
terests in the Far Fast. and also be
cause both countries are strongly m
der RUSSIAN suspicion. This last fart
makes K necessary that there shall BE-
& very thorough understanding be-
tween the London and Washington
govcrnmo MS regarding their fulfllncnt
of the neutrality obligations.
It can he stated for both govern
ments that it is their firm intention to
observe complete neutrality, losing no
opportunity. however. to adequately
protect their own interests.