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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
Jury SAYS NOT GUILTY
Celebrated Dog Case Decided in
Court This Morning.

The jury in the dog case" in which
Albert Mccartney brought suit in the
district court to 100000 from
John Beard and Roy King, also prom
inent young men in their respective
neighborhoods, for the alleged killing
of a couple of fox hounds owned by
McCaffrey and valued at fifty dollars
each, returned at eleven o'clock this
Saturday morning with a verdict to
the effect that Beard and King were
not guilty of the shooting OF the dogs.
The case was commenced Thursday
afternoon. w. r. Lacey appeared for
the plaintiff and L. @. Blanchard for
the defendants and the case was a
warn one form the start and a warm
one in the jury room. The jury re-
tired Friday afternoon and remained
out all night. The gentlemen stood
eight to four against the plaintiff and
the four finally compromised, after the
jury had been called back four differ,
ent times. The verdict was in favor
of the defendant.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
NEW TIME CARD.
Changes Become Effective On the
Rock Island Today.

Several changes in the time card
became effective on the Rock Island
here today.
No. 206 from Des Moines will arrive
an hour later than heretofore; leaving
for the south at $3.50.
No. ZIG, the Washington accommo-
dalton, leaves at ISIS p. m, in place
of las p. M, as heretofore.
No. 203, north bound, will leave for
Des Moines at 1886 in place of 9:10
a.. m, as heretofore.
No. 275, the local freight for Des
Moines, will leave at 1901 p. m, In
place Of 1:40 p. m.
The new time card on the South
west division of the Rock Island which
went into effect today, provided for
the additions of three new trains, ev-
cry one of which will afford the very
best service obtainable. The changes
in the local table are made to afford
better connections with the new train
at Eldon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
a MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Jack Thomas, the shot-frer Of Gar.
field mine No. 8, who was SO severely
injured Friday evening while at his
work in the mine, had rather a pleas
ant Christmas at his home in Beacon
in spite of the feet Of his injuries and
the knowledge that he will be out Of
work a considerable length Of time
The family was remembered by the
mine people in a handsome and sub
stantial way. Turkeys were sent in
by several parties and the wife and
children were remembered as became
the season. The friends and neigh
bors dropped in and gave attentions
in several ways ana the kindnesses
shown took away the hurts of the
wounds and the disappointments and
worry to a wonderful degree.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
SENDS NOTE ON PEACE MOVE
HAY TELLS OF PROGRESS OF
SECOND HAGUE MEETING.
ception of His Invitation
by the Powers.

Washington, Dec. 24.-That the
further interchange Of views. pre-
paratory to the formulating of a pro-
gramme for another peace conference
at The Hague be effected through the
international bureau under the con
troll of the permanent administrative
council of The Hague is the sugges-
ton offered by Secretary Hay in a
second circular note to the powers
made public at the state department
Friday. The note was dispatched a
week ago, but its publication was
withheld until it had reached the
various American embassies and lega-
tions abroad. The secretary summar-
ICES the replies of all the powers to
his note Of October 81 and expresses
the qualification of the president at
the cordial reception of his invitation.
Having taken this initial step, how
ever, the secretary says the president
feels that he has gone as far as he
appropriately can, and that with the
general acceptance of his invitation in
principle "the future conduct of the
affair may fifty follow its normal chan
nels."
Regarding the conditional accept
ance OF Russia Secretary Hay says
that, while the postponement which
this reply necessitates is to be regret
ter, this government recognizes the
weight Of the notice which induced 1t,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
THE HooDoo ENGINE.
Report That it Would Not Be Rebuilt
Is In Error.

Galesburg Mail: Since the w%recking
of the Burlington rasr mail at Bris-
toll last Wednesday night, there has
been considerable speculation and
wonderment as to what the officials
would do in regard to the rebuilding
of engine 2400, which hauled the train
that night and which is generally re-
garded among train and e%nginemen as
a hoodoo. Now it is given out ON
good authority that the engine will be
rebuilt as soon as possible and again
placed in the fast mail service.
Though trainmen and enginemen
are imbued with a greater or lesser
degree of superstition, the officials
have nu regard for it. If they habit
would go a long way In hurting travel.
Hence, tine engine win be rebuilt and
will probably wear the same number
it did when it went into the ditch at
Bristol.
This will be far from welcome news
to many of the men who are on the
fast mail run, but doubtless none Of
lucLh Will hluCu lIOuu u1dhlu6 IuClI
runs as usual, though they have had
no hesitancy in stating that they be-
lieve the engine dangerous and unfit
to run at the high rate of speed which
Is required to maintain the time
scheduled for the train. The faults
may be rectifed, however, in the re-
construction.
After an investigation, lC is under.
stood that the oficiars OF the Burling-
ton system are inclined to the belief
that they have discovered the cause
of the wreck Of the asst mail at Bris-
toll last Wednesday night, in which
Fireman Oscar w. Johnson, Of this
city, was killed. They believe that a
stone was lodged between the plank
of the road crossing and the rail in
such a name that when the big en-
CINE wheels struck the obstruction
they were thrown from the track caus-
ing the big iron monster to go careen.
| ing off over the prairie.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
ENORMOUS HOLIDAY TRADE
ITS VOLUME HAS EXCEEDED Eek
PECTATIoNS.
Business Conditions Generally Are
neutrality-suspicious. by Drought
in Some Parts.

New York, Dec. 24.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'s Weekly Review of Trade says:
Demand for holiday goods has ex-
pie merchandise is ~seasonably quiet.
Business conditions, are satisfactory,
however, manufacturing plants pro-
ducing freely, except where insufficient
water supply restricts operations, and
a large volume Of option trading was
recorded for the week at the leading
commodity exchanges. Dispatches from
the leading cities are encouraging,
Traffic returns continue favorable.
Railroad earnings for December thus
far exceeding last years by 7.6 per
cent. Foreign commerce at this port
during the last week showed increases
of $1,415, 1863 in exports and So, 0S9, $50
in imports, as compared with the same
week in 1903"
Bradstreet's says: Holiday trade
and retail business generally hold the
center of the stage, wholesale business
and speculation in stocks and staples
quieting down. In some lines of in
dustry, too, seasonable influences make
for quiet, but a marked exception is
noted in iron and steel, which display
activity and strength and still further
advances on crude and finished prod
ucts, On the other hand, the drought
in the upper Allegheny mountain re-
gions and in New England affects blast
furnace operations, coke production
and the output of paper and other
mills dependent upon water for power.
In the upper Ohio valley the low and
unsuitable water supply affects rail-
road operations to some extent. Aside
from this single drawback, however,
transportation is in volume
and exceeds car capacity in some in
dustr1es, notably bituminous coal A
preliminary survey indicates close to,
II not in excess of, record proportions
in holiday business, except in some
portions Of the south and the Pacific
coast; good collections, except at a
few southern and western points, easy
money in all directions, a good volume
OF spring business already booked, and
the general feeling one of conservative
optimism"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
CAR IS ANXIOUS
FOR MEDIATION
NO LONGER REJECTS PEACE AD-
VICES RENDERED HIM.
HOSTILE FLEETS WILL CLASH
Japanese Ships Leave Port Arthur
to Join kammimura's Squadron
in an Attack on the Russian
Baltic Fleet.

London, Dec. 24.-The Berlin cor
respondent Of the Central News Ag.
ency is assured by high authority
that the car of Russia no longer re
jects the peaceful advices that are
being rendered him by the various
powers. The czar IS said to have
sent to Paris through the French
ambassador an important letter ia
vorable in tone with certain reser.
vations, to the acceptance Of media
ton.
The change in the cars attitude
has been brought about by the con.
tinued disaster to Russian arms at
Port Arthur, and the inability of the
land forces to make any Roadway,
Also the widespread anti-war sen /.
ment which has developed through,
out the empire and the terrible
riots that have resulted.
Ships Leave Port Arthur.
Toxic, Dec. 24.-Admiral Togo to-
day made official report of the with.
drawal of a majority of the Japan
csc ships from the fleet at Port Ar
thur. This indicates the vessels are
going south to meet the Baltic fleet
of the Russians. The official also
confirms the press dispatches re-
ceived to the effect that in the
event of Admiral Kamimura-who
is reported to have gone south with
a squadron Of powerful cruisers
notifying it Of the approach of the
second Russian Pacific squadron, the
whole Japanese feet which has been
operating at Port Arthur would be
ready to proceed south on a days
notice to give battle.
This report also confirms the COM
plete destruction of the Russian
Port Arthur fleet.
Japs Reject Offer of Surrender.
Nagasaki, Dec. PA report from
Dalny states that the Russians at Port
Arthur proposed to surrender to the
Japanese under General Nogi on the
condition that the garrison and ships
be allowed to return to Russia. The
Japanese rejected the offer.
Mikado Praises His Men.
Toxic, Dec. 24.-Imperial rescript
addressed to Vice-Admiral Togo and
issued today says:
1--WE hear with great satisfaction
that u torpedo flotillas, engaged in
work required Of them at Port Ar.
thur, have calamity and successfully
accomplished the duties entrusted to
them, and in so doing have had to
brave the dangers of storms and shells
by day and night. We especially note
their brave and loyal performance of
the duties, and express our approba-
ton of their gallant behavior"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Special Program Rendered at the
Various City Churches.

The Christmas services in the vari
u churches Of the city were unusual.
ly interesting this year, and especial
ly the special exercises Of the Sunday
schools.
Presbyterian Church.
The Presbyterian church had a spe-
cial entertainment Saturday evening
at which Santa Claus appeared. The
program was as follows:
Organ Prelude.
Processional-"Little Stars"
Solo by Lizzie Davis-"Welcome,
Merry Christmas" chorus by the
school.
Responsive Reading.
Prayer.
Song-"Glory in the Highest"
Glass Exercise-"Star Of Hope" Mrs.
Keating's class.
Anthem by the Choir.
Christmas Greeting Marguerite
Mcdowell.
Song-fSweet Ginning Bells"
Solo christmas Lullaby" Scott
Grail.
Recitation Little Ones for Je-
sus," Iona Carpenter, Charles Nc
Gregor, Beulah Bishop and Doris Du.
senberry.
Song-'Christ is Born"
Exercise-"What the Stars Meant
by fourteen children.
Song-'Little Stars" by the class.
Exercise-"Story in Verse" sixteen
children.
Solo-Gladys Wooster.
Observation-Disclosures Mistake"
Charlotte Heating.
Duet-"Sing a Merry Christmas
Edna Bishop and Marguerite McDon-
aid.
Song-"Peace on Earth"
Offertory.
Doxology.
Benediction.
Organ Postlude.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
Episcopal Church.

The services at the Episcopal
church Sunday marked the last work
of the Rector, w. H. Frost, in st.
james Parish. All Of the services
were rendered douply impressive by
this fact and the attendance was quite
large. The program was as below:
Professional Hymn-"Song, o Sing
This Blessed Morn" Hopkins.
The Kyries, and Gloria Tibi-Adlam.
Hymn-"While Shepherds Watched
Their Flocks," Willis.
The Sermon.
Offertory Anthem-'Hark, the Her.
aid Angels" Reade.
Sursum Corda,and Sanctus-Adlam.
B~enedictus Out Venit-Adlam.
Agnus Dei-Adlam.
Gloria in Excelsis-Adlam.
Recessional Hymn-"Ange From
the Realm of Glory" Smart.
Early Celebration at 1880 a. m.
Festival Celebration and Sermon at
10:30 a. m.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29

rendered as follows:
Good-Morning Hymn.
Observation-Disclosures.
March.
Scripture Lesson.
Prayer.
Song-"Merry, Merry Christmas
Recitation, Lucille Garretson-
'What'sSanta Claus Middle Manner
Recitation Rex Childress - His
Stocking"
Solo, Mary Wyatt-'His Work"
Recitation, Ruth Patterson-"What
Grandma Told"
Recitation, Bessie Burke - Tive
Little Stockings"
Exercise - Mildred Cunningham,
Betty Phillips, winnifred Stull, Lois
Clark, Ruth Glaze, Eurice Jackson
Song-"Little Children. Can You
Tell?"
Recitation, Marie Cowan "Tne
Schemer."
Recitation. Dorothy Demorest
"a Shoe or Stocking"
Recitation, Gladys Ennis - 1.-THE
Silken Slipper"
Solo. Bernoce Reynolds-'Dolly's
Cradle"
Recitation, Pearl Childress-"Call.
ing the Young Ones"
The junior classes program at 1880
in the evening is as follows:
Processional-Welcome, Welcome.
Invocation.
Scripture Reading-vera Patter.
son,
Christmas Anthem-Helen Burke,
"Joy to the World"-School.
Opening Address-Charles Willets.
Christmas Emblems - Miss Ram
says class.
Recitation, How Christmas Came
to the Poor House"-Lottie Fancher.
Solo, Dear Little Baby"-Ruth
Davies.
Recitation, "Bessies Christmas
Dream"-Harriet Pratt.
Recitation. Empty Stockings
Hazel Barnhart.
Recitation. ''The Silver Cup"-Ber,
nice CnlldresS. ~
Chorus, christmas Stars'i Mrs.
Detwiler's class.
Reading, How the Old idge
Was Settled"-Clara McFate.
Little Stars'-Miss Coates class.
Recitation, 1.-THE Bells Across the
Snow"-Grace Sewers.
Recitation, christmas Carol
Dwane Foehlinger.
Exercise-Miss Smiths and Miss
Bakers classes.
Solo, Bending Der a Cradle
Low"-Elva Jackson.
Christian Church.
The Sunday school of the Christian
church gave their Christmas enter
tainment FRIDAY evening before a
large and appreciative audience. The
pretty Cantata of kris Kringle'' was
presented in a manner that left no
room for criticism. G. e, Porter Off
ciated as Kris Kringle and he did his
work cnarmingly. Those who have
seen the real Santa Claus say that
you couldn't tell the gentleman from
the genuine article.
All over the city it was a great
Christmas for the little folks, and
therein was the pleasure for the older
folks, for what would Christmas be
but for the little ones!
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
German Lutheran.

The Sunday school had a special
treat Saturday evening with the good
~old-fashioned Christmas tree, Santa
Claus and the rest Of his folks. The
affair was greatly enjoyed by the eI-
ders as well as the children. SpeciaI
services were conducted Sunday and
continue through this Monday even
ing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
Baptist Church.

There vas a fine Christmas tree
with special program by the children
at the Baptist church, corner Of Third
street and Second The pro
gram was as thoroughly enjoyed as
were the presents ana the treats re-
ceived. Phil Conklin was specially
commissioned to oficiate as Santa
Claus. Special services we're held on
Sunday by Rev. A. NJ. Duboc, and the
attendance was quite large morning
and evening.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-12-29
central MethodIst EplscOpaI.

The Central M. E. church and Sun
day school had special services that
lasted pretty much all day Christmas.
The little folks Of the Sunday school
had a very pretty and interesting pro-
gram in the morning and the Sunday
school proper had an entertainment
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"oId HeideIberq."

The special train bearing Richard Mans
field, his numerous company and all tho
baggage, scenery, costumes, furniture and
other paraphernalia, Is to arrive some
time this morning. 1t is impossible to say
exactly at what hour, yet this question
is popped at the management by every
second person.
The fact is, the Mansfield company does
not travel on any regular schedule. Tho
object in handling a mammouth organic
alton like this is to leave one city and
get to the next at the earliest possible
moment. So the train moves on "circus
schedule" as railroad men say; that is.
when ready" AS soon as Mr. Mans
field completed his performance last night
he retired to his private car, the COM
pany went to their sleepers, and the
workmen spent the night loading the
scenery end baggage cars. 1t is not known
just WAT time this was accomplished,
but as soon as it was completed the start
was made. The Mansfield special by ar
rangement with the General Passenger
over all railroads, when one hours notice
is given, except as for mail trains COM
ing In the opposite direction.
When Mansfield arrives this morning
every scene van and baggage wagon
available will be pressed into service TO
transport the production of "Old Heidel-
berg to the theatre. There are three
sixty-foot baggage cars full. The com
pany numbers over hundred, and occupy
three sleepers. Mr.. Mansfelds private
car completes a train Of seven cars.
Tonight will assemble one of the finest
and largest audiences in the history Of
the Jefferson theatre, and they will see In
"Old Heidelberg" one of Richard Mans
fields loftiest dramatic efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-18
TEST SUIT INSTITUTED.
Second Avenue Man Sues Mayor and
Street Commissioner.

James Marondis. a fruit vender operating
a business on Second avenue near the
Jefferson theatre has filed a suit against
Mayor Drennen and Street Commissioner
McCartin for damages alleged to have
resulted from the tearing away Of avn
ings along that thoroughfare by virtue
of a nuisance ordinance recently adopted
by committee of the city council.
This is in reality test suit to ascertain
what authority the city has in abating
what are thought to be nuisances. This
Will practically settle all of the questions
which have arisen out Of the city's at
tempt to remove the buildings or bust
nesses along Second avenue which have
been Judged nuisances by the miscella-
neous committee Of the city council.
The plaintiff asks for $1,000 damages.
The destruction Of the awnings in ques-
ton took place on February s, and was
done by Street Commissioner McCartin
under instructions from the mayor.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
THEOLOGICAL"

The ever tuneful "Florodora" was pre-
sented at the Jefferson theatre last night
to a packed house, and while in some re-
spects it is an improvement over the pre-
vious productions here, IN other ways
1t is not up to the standard.
All the old melodies are there, the music
which one involuntarily whistles after
leaving the theatre but the production
lacks the many little touches which make
a perfect whole. In all musical comedies
the chorus should be the strong feature
and a production with catchy music, pref
ty and young chorus girls and handsome
ly staged is sure Of success. "rlorodora"
lacks two of these requisites. The chorus
is not at all pretty and 1t is not costumed
in the dainty manner which appeals so
much to the eye.
On the other hand the chorus sings well,
and the ensembles of the various songs
were strong The double sextette is espe-
cially well trained. In TELL Me Pretty
Maiden" the sextette made great hit.
r. e. Graham has returned to the role
Of Gilfain, which he created in this coun
try. The cast is therefore greatly
strengthened, as his Interpretation is
original and better than the imitators.
Isadore Rush is still an attractive and
clever woman. but she is getting stout
and her voice fails her at times. Her
gowns were nothing short Of stunning.
Neal McCay, as Captain Donegal, is
rather stiff, but the excellence of his ten
or voice FUZZY Justifes his presence In
fact 1t is probably the finest tenor here
this season. Joseph Phillips as Frank
Abercoed, suffers from the same trouble
as McCay, but also has redeeming
voice. Phillip RyIey makes an acceptable
Tweedlepunch. Miss Greta Risley is a
failure as Dolores, having neither the
voice or ability for the part.
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May God sanctify his life and death to US
who loved him WE'LL
The services, which had occupied about
half an hours time, were closed with
benediction by DR.. Hale.
The visitors and family then withdrew,
the family followed by the President and
the cabinet.
The senate then, at 1 o'clock, on motion
Of Senator Lodge adjourned.
President Extends Coincidence.
Washington, February 17.-President
Roosevelt called on Mrs. Hanna at 4
o clock this afternoon to pay his respects
and to offer his coincidence. He remained
in the family apartments of the Arlington
for nearly an hour conversng with Mrs.
Hanna and other members of the family.
While there, he was shown the casts of
the death mask made of Senator Hanna
by u. s. J. Dunbar, the sculptor. He
agreed with the members of the family
that the likeness was notably fine.
All Business to Stop.
Columbus. O., February H.--Governor
Herick telephoned from Washington this
evening instructions for the issuance OF
a supplementary proclamation requesting
that as further mark of respect to the
memory of the late Senator Hanna, all
business in the state be suspended for
five minutes from 1 to sos p m. Friday.
during the funeral service at Cleveland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-18
MODERN RACING CRAFT.
Made Four Thousand Years Ago, as
Shown by Egypt's Ships.


The truth of the old saying that there
is nothing new under the sun has been
once more demonstrated by the discov-
cry of a model boat at least 1900 years
old which resembles in many respects
the racing craft of the present days
says Golden Penny. This model boat
was discovered in an Egyptian tomb
Although the boat Is only a toy, 1t af-
fords proof of the fact that the racing
boats of 1900 years ago were certainly
modelled on the lines of the latest rae
ing yachts. The model Is obviously that
of a pleasure boat. for the hull has been
so cut down for the sake of speed that
1t would be quite useless as a cargo or
passenger boat. The most modern row.
ing boats made have not such a deep
keel as that from which the model was
copied.
ion at one time or another as to whether
England or America invented the FIN
keel for racing boats. There Is no
question that the honor belongs to
neither country, since both have uncon-
.sciously copied the idea from Egypt
Untu few years ago boat builders had
never constructed a boat with line
Prov equal to that seen on the little
model just unearthened. Racing yachts
of twenty years ago had no such lines.
In some respects. at least. we have i'm
proved on the boats of 1900 years ago
The stern of the model is not so good as
would be the stern of a model of a mod
ern racing yacht. Considerable improves
ments have also been made in the steer
ing gear. However to all intense and
purposes the boats used by river en-
thusasts on the Nile 1900 years ago
were very much like the modern racers
of today from the point of view of ap-
pearance. In the matter of speed the
modern boat would be their superior.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-18
DRANK cARBoLlc ACID.
White Woman Prisoner Committed
Suicide In the County Jail.

Blanche Allen, a white woman 81 years
of age. arrested on February Q, charged
with vagrancy. committed suicide yester-
day afternoon in the county Jail by taking
carbolic acid. The woman was confined
in a cell over the wardens office, and she
was seen to take the deadly drug by Rob-
ert Stone, the negro who is sentenced to
be hung shortly. for killing a guard at
Coalburg. The negro Immediately noti-
fed the stevedore and the warden sum
moned DR.. w. p. McAdory, the assistant
county physician, but nothing could be
done to save her.
Shortly before taking the drug, which
was in a can In the cell occupied by the
woman, she told the stevedore that she
expected to secure bail today. The steve
dore asked her who was going to make
her bond, and she said the undertaken
would.