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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-09
OSKALOOSA GETS
EPWORTH LEAGUE
STATE CONVENTION TO MEET
HERE NOV. II TO 20.
FOUR HUNDRED WILL ATTEND
This City Wins Out Because of Its
Central Location and Because of
Its Excellent Railroad
Facilities.

Des Moines, June S.-The cabinet
of the Iowa State Epworth League in
session here has determined on Oska-
loosa as the place of holding the an.
nual conventions next fall. The con-
vention will begin Thursday, Noyem-
ber II, and close Sunday evening, the
goth. The attendance this year will
be the largest in the fourteen years
history of the state organization. The
cabinet officers have virtually pledged
themselves to have an attendance or
400. The conventions during the
past years have drawn between 200
and 800.
Several other cities, prominent
among them being Burlington, we're
anxious to be the hosts of the con-
vention. Oskaloosa was selected as
being easily accessible from all parts
of the state and with a location suffi-
ciently central to draw well from all
quarters. 1t is directly reached by
the lines of the Rock Island and Bur.
lington roads from the southern part
or the state, While the Iowa Central
and Des Moines connections bring it
in close touch with the lines of the
northern part.
The plan at one time proposed for
this years convention of holding it in
midweek has been abandoned for the
old over-Sunday plan, which seems
preferable. The business of the con.
vention will be conducted on lines
similar to those of the general con,
ference of the Methodist church with
which the Epworth League is connect.
ed. The rolls of districts will be
called, giving each delegate an oppor.
tunity to advance any measure he
may deem worthy the action Of the
convention. After reference to "a
proper committee it will be acted up
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-09

on by the entire body. In this man
ner it is hoped to draw more individ-
ual delegates ino the active business
of the convention than heretofore,
when the work of bringing up bust
ness and originating schemes for the
advancement of the work has rested
largely with the officers.
The officers of the current year are
President, Rev. G. +. Whitfield, Ruth
ven; secretary, Rev. E. T. GruwelI,
Hampton; treasurer, w. J. Tut, Des
Moines; junior superintendent, Mrs.
S. T. McKim, Traer
Department Presidents Spiritual,
Rev. c. N. Pace, Lone Tree; world
evangelism, w. E. Tackaberry, Sioux
City; mercy and help, l.. e. E. Hill,
Tama; literary and social,C. E. Jones,
Indianola.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-09

1t was presided over by Judge Josiah
Given, of Des Moines, and addresses
were made by Senator DolliVer, Con
gressman Lacey and others. The ia,
nous Memorial male quartette sang
Among the notable guests of the
city are Clara Barton and Generals
Dodge and Osterhaus.
There is a warm contest over the
office of department commander. The
candidates are r. T. st. John, OF
Riceville, Captain Spielman, of Fair
field, and P. A. Smith, of Scranton
The army records Of st. John and
Spielman are being assailed vigor.
ously, and Smith is banking on his
three years service.
In the Woman's Relief Corps, Mrs
Frederick Philpot, of Cedar Falls, ,and
Mrs. Eleanor Hawk, of Colfax. are
candidates for president.
The great parade took place this ar
ternoon. A secret session was held
this morning and another is set for
tomorrow.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-09
THE IOWA CRANDARMY
Veterans of the Civil War Enjoying
Annual Reunion.

Mason City, Ia, June S.-The thjr-
tieth annual encampment of the De,
partment of Iowa G.. A. r. opened
here yesterday afternoon, with an at
tendance estimated at 5000, including
allied associations. The weather is
fine and the city is beautifully deco,
rated in honor of the veterans. The
delegates were the guests of Memo
rial university at the reception in the
afternoon, at which over 1000 were
present. Every train entering the
city is packed with delegates and Wis
itors and today the crowd is estimat-
ed at 10000. o.
The camp fire at the Wilson thea,
ter last evening was grand success.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-09
PORT ARTHUR IS
REPORTED FALLEN
VICTORY is BOUGHT WITH TEN
THOUSAND LOSS.
NEWS IS NOT YET CONFIRMED
Story Reached Chefoo Late This Ev'
ening and was Current in London
During the Day-Desperate
Fighting in Progress
Scripps.McRae Telegram.

sScr1ppS-M -McRae Telegram.
Rome, June S.-A dispatch receiy-
ed from Yianow, Manchuria, this
morning states that the Japanese at
tack on Port Arthur has been proceed
ing since Saturday, bob from the land
and sea sides. 1t is also asserted that
the fall of the fortress is imminent.
Rumor of Victory.
Chefoo, June Slate this evening
the rumor is current here that Port
Arthur has fallen. The story is that
the Japanese made a desperate as
sault all along the line, and captured
the city with the loss of 10000 men.
1t is impossible to verify the report.
London Hears of Fall.
London, June S.--The st. James
Gazette says it was current on the
stock exchange today that Port Ar
thur has fallen The news can not
be confirmed.
The Exchange Hears News.
London, June S.-The Exchange
Telegraph company late this evening
also reports a current rumor Of the
fall of Port Arthur The report says
the Japanese lost eleven thousand.
Russians Lose Torpedo Boat.
st. Petersburg, June s. Viceroy
Alexieff today reports that on May
26, ten torpedo boats were sent out
against the Japanese at Port Arthur.
While returning one Of the ten struck
rock and sank. The crew was saved.
Japanese Boat Damaged.
Toxic, June S.-Four Japanese gun
boats made close reconnaissance off
Port Arthur today for the purpose OF
examining the entrance to the harbor.
They were exposed to severe can,
nonade Gunboat No, was hit eight
times and sustained some damage
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-09
One sailor was killed and two wound
Hard Fighting Has Occurred.

Hard Fighting Has Occurred.
Chefoo, June S.-Reliable reports
state that the Japanese made a des-
perate attack on the Ku Wane forts
on the east of the railroad and just
outside the main defense of Port Ar
thur itself. The result of the attack
is not known, but it is known here
that not only is this position, which
is regarded as, in a measure, the key
to the last line of defense outside the
fortress itself, defended by the guns
placed there before the outbreak Of
nostilities but by number of naval
guns that have been added to the de-
fense. If the Japanese have actually
taken this position it must have been
at a great sacrifice in men.
Il The Black Sea Fleet.
ST. Petersburg, June S.-The Grand
Duke Alexis, commander-in-chief of
the navy, according to an apparently
reliable report which, however, is not
officially confirmed, has obtained per-
mission of the emperor to create a
third Pacific squadron from the ships
of the Black sea fleet, and permission
has already been obtained from Tur-
key to take the ships through the Dar-
danelles, on the condition that they
will not return. This squadron will
be composed, according to the report,
of the battleship Rostislav, Dvenadzat
Apostoloff and Tria Sviatitelia and will
be accompanied by torpedo boats and
torpedo boat destroyers and will sail
for the far east simultaneously with
the Baltic squadron.
London, June S.-The foreign Office
has not received any request from Rus
sia or Turkey to agree to the passage
Of the Russia Black sea fleet through
the Dardanelles. 1t is pointed out that
Turkey doubtless would be delighted
to get rid of Russia's Black sea fleet,
but the passage of warships through
the Dardanelles would be a distinct
contravention of the treaty, permission
for which has neither been asked noS
is likely to be granted if asked for
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-09
SULTAN SENDS REPLY.
Tells the Bandits What Must 81
Done About captives.
TELEGRAM

Scripps-McRae Telegram.
washington, d. c., June s. The
state department has been informed
that the Sultan of Morocco has re-
sponded to he Raisus demand for the
ransom of his two captives, but the
department says it does not know the
nature Of the response.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-09
FELL FIFTY FEET.
Little Boy is Fatally Injured Near
Greenfield, Iowa.

Waterloo. Ia, June S.-The eight
year-old son Of John Chambers, near
Greenfield, fell fifty feet from wind
mill tower last night. Though the
little fellow is stiIl alive, he can not
recover.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-04-22

The Soper divorce case. which was
given a partial hearing Saturday will
be completed April 90.
Mayor Stanley E. Parkill refused to
order out the snow plows on Saturday.
About $40 or $50 was saved the city, as
the snow soon melted away.
The salvation Army dedicated the new
barracks at 215 West Exchange street,
Sunday with appropriate exercises.
Staff Captain Yoder was present Capt.
Berry. who has been here for several
months, leaves this week for Kokomo.
Ind, where he has been placed in
charge.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1904-04-22

John Cook has closed his notion store
at 213 North Washington street.
The Peyton Commission Co., of De-
troit, has closed up its branch Office here
and Manager Louis Pixies has returned
to Detroit
Charles ID. Hunt, who was member
of Company B, 18th Michigan Cavalry
during the civil war, died of Bright's
disease Sunday morning, aged SO years.
He leaves a wife and two children. Miss
Hattie Hunt and George Hunt. Quack-
enbush Post G.. A. r., took charge OF
the funeral services Tuesday. Rev. K.
o. Cooper preached the sermon,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31
ADVICE OF 4 FRIEND
DELICATE QUESTION UP FOR AC.
JUCiCAT!CN.
Is It Within the Province Of True
Friendship 70 Rebuke ?--HoW Far
May We Go in Our Endeavors to
Save From Danger?

Several tj,nes il q few years have
told about the rc.iii'cr that prevented
a comps Hie.'s ilacairy Off from / high
staging TO ms death by throwing his
trush at tie companion picture.
Here il ls 'gain for q starting point
ON how far we can 60 in trying to
save our friends from dangers they
dc no. see.
For example | have a commercial
acquaintance who is one Of the most
skillful men in his specially Of any
patroniZo but when it comes TO forms
Of recreation he seems to enjo. loung-
ing around the sewer Cutlei on the
river OF imagination. What can do
or say to 90 more good than harm,
He thinks he is superior to me ID
every way. A few days ago had q
chance TO give bin Il hint by silence.
and some cal silence the best criti
cisnf. BY ignoring bis slirav subjects
and substituting a fine red rose one
might DO better.
j'oy another e&aalple have two
friends Who haNr. entertained me IN
their heauifHl home many times
They are beyond tl.eir prime of life
and losing their grip OF good Jlds-
ment. The husband j. getting q baby
whine in his voice and i.o Is a public
speaker The Wifa is dressing like q
l,ttle girl and both Of them seem to be
fast becoming two Old 5illics l have
hf.d great respect for them and would
be willing to suffer + | c"u}d awaken
and hcneit them. Ar | moral
coward. Il fool friend a treacherous
helper, to keep silent?
Suppose some OF my friends are
thinking the sane about me, would /
be benefited hy any direct eXp'2na.
ton?
1t may be that the only remedy is
some skilifui plan which produces q
self discovery and voluntary reforma-
ton.
A knowledge Of evil does not cure
evil Becoming interested in higher
goal, and in king that goal to climb
above evil. that is the cure.
How about my getting n,3 friends
to help me make A research on the
voice and its influence, also most ad-
mirahle costumes for the elderly. For
my first case mentioned the subject
might be the subjective benefit By
means Of econnnlic recreat;ons.
There is genuine recreation and
entertainment IN economic s1dy.
know it. I can prove it. = has given
me my most enjoyable hours. 1t has
benefited me. II it could benefit me
it eaa benefit anyone. 1t is pencil
and paper game or fight with Mr.. ig-
/ norance an., Mr.. Weakness. All can
play it and We can an learn how to
/ Win-Ear M. Pratt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31
Had No Objection.

Or. Samuel Johnson one time was on
visit to Oxford, and after breakfast
he and his host were walking in the
garden when the latter stopped down
and, pulling up handful of weeds,
threw them over into a neighbor's S
garden. THAT, SIR" said the doctor,
lis very unneighborly action" to
which the host replied: "My neigh
Dor, doctor, is dissenter.' In that
case have no objection to offer, sir y
returned the DOCTOR
A revised and enlarged edition of
Rhymes from Roundup Camp" by
Wallace David Coburn, has recently
been published by G. p. Putnan's
Sons. The poems tell of cowboy life
as it was twenty years ago, and is
still to some degree in parts of the
Great West. The illustrations are by
the well-known cowboy artist, Charles
M. Russell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31
OFFERED TO NATION
STONEHENGE MAY BE SOLD TO
BRITISH GOVERNMENT.
Owner of Historic Spot Willing to
Part with It on Condition That It Re
Wade Public Park--Rciic Is Many
Centuries Old.

Historic StOnehenGe has been Of
fered 10 the nation for $3.50 900 by the
owner of the estate. which includes
the sacred shrine, by Sir Edmund All
trobus. says a London dispatch. This
offer includes eiGht acres of ground
surrounding the ruin. with the pro,
vision that il be made a national park.
I Lord Edmund Fitzmaurice, chairman
of the Wiltshire county council, has
placed the proposition before the
chancellor of the excheQuer.
The trouble about Stonellcnge has
arisen III recent years. and is caused
by the great number Of eXcursionisrs
J who have taken to going TO look a.
the stones" A quarter Of q century
ago hardly soul ever Went near the
place, only a few visitors to the neigh.
! boring country houses taking the
! trouble to go there But in the last
few years Stonehenge has swarinod
With tuurists, and it is safe to Say
that the aspect of the ancient ruin
has altered more in the last quarter
of century than it had in the pre-
vious 1000 years. TO the old FIRE.
luenter Of the town. Salisbury Plain
is now hclplessly ruined ny the camps,
and the best thing that can happen to
Stonehenge is for it to be bought by
the nation and inclosed in a fence
for it's old wild character has gone
forever.
Stonehenge consists Of circular
group of gigantic standing stones OIL
an elevation about two miles from
Amesbury. These stand in an eXtel.
sive group of prehistoric Larrows oi
the bronze age. The emplacement Of
these stones is shrouded in more OF
less mystery, and has been attributed
TO the Phoenicians. the Belgae, Druids
and Saxons. 1t has been called TEN.
pie of the sun, Of serpent worship
shrine of Buddha, planetarium, a
gigantic gallows, monuments to lead.
ing aoldiers OF ancient Britain, cal.
endar for measuring the solar year,
etc. There seems to be no doubt that
these stones were put up in the bronze
age, long before the arrival of the Ro
mons, several of whom spoke of them
as ono of the four wonders OF Eng
land
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31

Which is The nlusr Intelligent ani
mai. the elephant ol he monkey
was q question put lee other day IL
William T. Horna9av the director of
the New york Xoologs"al Park. and
one of the best known animal mon"
in this country.
You could not have put more puz
ding Qnestion,' Mr. Eornalay replied
There IS a great diffe,euce of opinion
on that subject among men who have
to deal with both animals. Undonhted
lv, they arc The two most Intelligent OF
beasts; but animal psychologi with
their theories. and trainers and keep
ers. with their practical know ledge
are equally in the carl< as to which
stands first.
L thirh should be inclined 10 favor
the monkey because Of be maIA "1D4s
TRICKS have seen 'te larcer apes
trained 10 DO tricks which are mt
merely Initiative, bat disclose powers
Of reasoning. On 1he other hand (
have seen elephants II 5he Cast work
as intel1igeuty az men
Animal Psychology * lfaet #calfN q
new science. aid 7 think some animal
psychologist 0u&jlt 20 devote himSelf
for years ta mahin2 a careful com
parative study OF The brain capacity
and the Intellectual achievements. il
/ may use the torn, Of Tire elephant
and the larger apes SO that this
yexed question might be cleared up,
In one respect the elephant is the
most intelligent oI all Wild animals.
! lie is the most formidable of all OF
; them, but he is tie readiest 10 own
| mans superiority end make the best
IF a condition Of servitu.e Tigers
lions, laguars. monkeys. and other
beasts can never be made anything
:. OF when they are captured full grown
7 ney suiA aud rage themselves te
death. But the elephant is phloso
pher IN month or two after he is
removed from his native Jungle, a
child can ride him. If respect fa9
ones superiors is mark OF intel,i
gence, the elephant is certainly ,he
| most intelligent Of beasts,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31
A Memory.

Down In deep glen on an autumn day.
Il sat upon pile OF fallen leaves.
Nothing around there seemed but dread
decay
And harsh rustling sound among the
trees.
Forlorn it wasthis misty ewes decline,
"h1m thc a " snn sat glow came right from ont
] watched it round The dark old turret
climb,
Tintiug the white owl with rosy
breast.
And. lighting up the naked branches
dreor.
That poised aloft the long forgotten
Gliding their gnarled ribs. all brown and
Awhile as in nnea-th1y glory dressed
The heavens that were so dark and dull
Bound with crimson line the edge of
While DER the barren waters~-and the
waste.
Family there came the voice of Hope
to me.
1t whispered. so-the winter Of thy heart.
And all that has been noiseless grief
and Woe.
Shall wake to life, and gaze upon the
sun
In Joy, as spring flowers rising from
the snow.
Sea nnists were rolling up the lonely
Yelling its jagged sides--and rocky
scars,
But Hopes sweet arms were round about
me then,
I homeward turned--beneath a night Of
stars!
Violet de Malortie. IN London Queen
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31
H0USE=kEEPERS<
GIVE US YOUR
ATTENTION

Gigantic Sale OF Household Furniture, Carpets Rugs and Stoy
Our August Clearing Sale. lc best aud most remarb4h.
value giving OF the continues thlhout t}g
month OF august at Simpsons & Wcbis with store full o
bargains OF the highest character Every offering OF saer
hing merit. We've sorted cut host OF New tunit,ne 3c
Curtains tarpe Rugs and Stoves for August Sc tin,
bargains like We offel that Wili multiply Neut e215
deuce ID this store and convpclpsl} prove tlt SiJsaa
" ebb only claims bat docs unelerse ctnyotio,
every turn
You'll uae 10 exceptionally good advantage here i "a
come during tbs month
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31
Dig VASTHEORDER
AND THE SMALL NEWSBOY WAS
MADE HAPPY.
Chain of circumstances That Led
from One Girls Charitable impulse
Something Of a Lesson on the Art
Of Cheerful Giving,

4 small newsboy was standing on
she curb swearing easily. he showed
no great interest i'll the performance
& ID seemed to do it because he te}t
t situation required 1t. A bundle
ol wet papers aud his muddy hands
ard clothes showed that he had fa]lep
victim to the sudden change In the
weather.
He hogan sorting out the worst OF
walk.
Ten gone to the devil" He looked
mp and made the aforesaid remark to
a young woman who had been watch
ing him critically
She showed no signs OF being star-
tIei How much do you want for
them: she asked.
He 4esitated minute and then
offered 10 Il the lot isr five cents.
''If good paper is worth penny
then a muddy one should he worth
two cents, shoJidu't il? he said
argumentatiye!N as she tuntcd III uer
purse.
"Yes-=sno, mann / mean don t
know. was the astonished reply.
As she handed the hoy two dilnes d
f! man stopped. w hats Ibe matter
! uere"" he asked.
| Don't you want 10 bNy some pa
ncrs2? The young woman put the
! question without any embarrassment
Why, yes, give me one of e&ch
bind."
The boy counted out five papers ans:
handed them to the man, who asked
How much?"
The lady here gave me two cents
apiece tor those spoiled ones
Il suppose that would make goof
Que worth about FIVE cents Sayins,
> which the man handed over quar-,
: ter.
AS he turned away an acquaintance
! who had just come down the steps OF
an apartment house tapped him with
his cane.
Hello, Andrews, What the devil
! are you doing here?' was the new
comer's query.
Andrews turned slowly. This boy
has had some hard luck, he an
swered. BUY some papers from him
; with something besides for swearing
! in the presence OF lady"
The newcomer transferred bis
+; glove to his left hand. already holding
cigar, cane, and the other glove
He reached into his trousers pocket
| and pulled out handful Of change
looking at 1t helplessly. His frienG
reached over, picked out silver Dol
! lar, and handed it to the hoy.
! "Here, come back. | didn't want tc
give him that the owner expostu
| lated
''He gave me Is cents himself" es
planned the newsboy.
oh he did, eh?" The newcome,
showed his first signs OF animation
He put his cigar in his mouth, set his
silk hat more firmly on his head
grasped his stick in his right hand
and took his friend by the collar with
his left.
Dig" he said.
/! Andrews meckly reached into his
! pocket and handed the boy - cents
! The two men lifted their hats aud
| went down the avenue. The woman
! turned down the side street.
The newsboy looked at the S2.2o i'll
! his hand.---New York Times.
|
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31
."asoF Lodges Opinion.

\ oose is a great whist play
.ons ago a friend who enter.
Ii,s ln extremely revolutionary
W. s reference to the game pub
.'oenure embodying his views
;. 'opy OF which work he for
~, 'ne senator. The author
ID ''e taken back when, shortly
!, meeting Mr.. Lodge, he ask.
NJ a''or . What he thought of the
tue statesman replied:
h uaVe read the book care.
NJ seems to be a very good
~. 80 good q one as whist"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31
shorthand Pioneer.

1 'ie "Acients We're thoroughly
saht with shorthand is an nm
|eu TACT, 1t subsequently became
art until revived or rediscov-
o"ard the end of the sixteenth
!: AL this time there lived Will
.awrence, .', who died in 1921, and
uslea IN the cloister of West.
aopey, There the visitor may
epltaph, which includes the
ng lines:
1"8 ., ne ne wrote: his flower In prime
~ oeath shorthand Of h,r, hst.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31

w. Boyce devotes his time to rents
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31

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.ocat AND OTHERWISE =
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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31
Gets Cast Of Whale,

It is reported that Curator Lucas. Of
the National Museum, who went to
Newfoundland to obtain a plaster cast
of a whale. has succeeded in gettins
. good cast seventy-nine feet lopG
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31

Miss Minnie Kinser has opened
Frdressing, manicuring and sham
lg parlOr at the Grand Leader
KinSer also carries a large as
pent OF artificial hair goods. All
invited to call.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1904-08-31

1,s+ keen your eyes on Rrsece' $
bto allery.
no,irahle boarders wanted at @i2
re street