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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04

and no way to get around them. So
traveller either had to go back or go
through the mud and water, which
was about knee deep. AS I came to
this awful mud hole l saw at once l
couldn't get through. There was a
good-natured old farmer at work on
the other side, making ditch for the
water to run from one field to the
other, so I called to him to come and
carry me across. Well, was not a
little surprised when I saw him start
towards me. After wading the dis
lance of about leo feet he came to the
place where l was standing and said: :
How much do you weigh, young
man." about 140 pounds" re-
piled with a smile. Get on my back
then" responded the old man, as he
stopped to let me climb on. was
not slow in mounting, and away he
started with the writer on his back,
laughing as though his sides would
break. We hadn't gone far until the
farmer said would have to stop
laughing or ne couldn't carry me. 1
tried to behave, but in spite Of myself
l would laugh as heard the old man
blowing and saw him webbing from
side to side. The thing wondered at
was if my faithful servant would fall,
who would be on top. Well, on we
went, and about here there is a miss
ing chapter to the story. The far
mer's name was A. Float, and it near
ly became A. Swim. ~. 2. e..
There is lots Of game up here. The
lakes and sloughs are full of ducks
and the prairies with chickens. There
will be great sport when the season
opens in September. e
The boys have all had their turn at
being sick with the exception of my
self. Mrs. Gordon has been sick and
returned home this morning, as the
climate did not agree with her. We
were all sorry to have her and Fran
els leave us.
The nights are quite cool but there
are no snowfiakes and, the. boys are
getting down to business. I expect
to put in six more good weeks before
returning home
Yours truly,
Walter w. White.
. .
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04
GIRL
GETS HOMESTEAD.
MISS ETHEL coWAN DRAWS a
ROSEBUD FARM.
IOWA is THE LUcKIEsT STATE.
Fully Half Of the Numbers Drawn on
Saturday Belonged to Residents
of Hawkeye state--Selections
to Be Made Soon.

Chamberlain, S. D., Aug. Five
hundred names were drawn from the
lottery" box Saturday, showing how
many will be entitled to homes in the
Rosebud reservation according to the
rules laid down by the United States
government. Out of the number many
were Iowans. 1t has been remarked
that large percentage of the names
drawn from the magic box are resi-
dents of the Hawkeye state, and the
fact of their residence has done much
to inculcate just desire to hail from
the state Of Iowa for the sake OF
'luck" alone. a.
The selections for the homes will
be made as fast as the persons apply
ing according to their numerical or
der appear on the scene. OF course
the first ones to have their names
drawn from the box will be allowed
to take their time in making a selec
ton. Those following are apt to be
rushed through the formality in order
that the selection may not be delayed
longer than is absolutely necessary.
Among the 800 lucky Iowans Of Sat
urday were:
1520-William L.Jarvis ,Des Moines
1576-James Walker, Mediapolis.
1901 Hyman l. Finegold, Des
Moines. a.s. ........s
16S2-John P. Cannon Des Moines
16S3-Andy L. Carlson, Eddyville.
1753-Fred I. Walker, Des Moines.
177S-Thomas w. Hardesty, Ottum
wa. ... ...a.
1S17-Frand E. Rhodes, Marshall
town. a.-
1851. F. Newburn, Des Moines.
2031-Edward E. Lyday, Newton.
2144-Carrie L. Harvey, Newton.
2200-Albert Brown, Abba.
2221-William L. Fry, Cedar. .
2230-Thomas TGrifin, DesMoines
2O34-Mary Devenay, ,Des Moines
2077-Arad N. Porter, Des Moines
2126-John Schplatterbach, Knox
vile. - as...,..,. ri.
2254-Ered Shines -D-eWtoonrE:; y -
- 55-Frederick N. Kellogg, Prairie
\. uHty. -
= 2341-Ezra L. Gable, New Sharon.
236S-Edith Mccormack, Knoxville
23S7-Ethel M. Cowan, Oskaloosa.
2454--Knud Smith, Bloomfield. o.
24S1-Jesse ]. Shuman, Des Moines
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04

Remember From Now Till Oct. list.
1t will probably be your last chance to
have Prof Wayne Arnold provide you
with the best fit and glasses you ever
had in your life. The professor is
easily the best and most successful
optician in Iowa. This will be the
time to get that long looked for pair OF
glasses which will be a comfort to
the eyes and will last many years
longer than poor glasses. The Pro
fessor imports all his glasses from
London and Paris and has the finest
on earth, besides he fits them free
and sells them at a cheap price.
He never fails and that he is relia-
BILE is proven by two years of faultless
eye work in Oskaloosa- While his
prices have been reasonable in the
past, he will make them much lower
till Oct. LIST.
Professor Mayne Arnold has fitted
dozens of those wealthy and conserv-
alive people who have formerly gone
to Chicago for their glasses. Many
who came back disappointed after
consulting Chicago's noted oculists,
have been given perfect relief by
Prof. Arnold. Among thousands or
the finest families here who buy their
glasses OF Prof. Arnold are the
McNeills. McCoys. Cannons. Gums.
Gibbs Barnes, Bakers, Shaws, La
ceys. Baldaufs, Spencers, Hoffmans.
Kalbachs, Sheppards, Washes, Nc
Quistons. Blanchards, Hubers, Clifrs,
Rosenhergers. Ellises. Dirrs. Roberts,
McCurdys. and Drs Hunter, Hugg,
Hook, Ruan. Miller. &C. II you don't
believe Prof. Mayne Arnold Is very
slillful. just ask these people, Or a
thousand others of me best and fore.
most people of Mahaska and adjoIn-
ing counties. They viii tell the truth
OF how their eyes are benefited and
made strong,
Remember special cut prices tin
October LIST. Mayne Arnold is the
only eye-sight specialist and optIcian
in Oskalocsa. Eyes examined free.
Bring your glasses when calling. No
peddlers supplied.
beware Of glass peddlers. They
arr frauds.
Here TIL October LIST.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04
OIL WAS GASOLINE.
Startling Discoveries Made at coro-
ners Inquest.

Des Moines, Aug. 2.--Three sam.
pies Of oil, supposed to be of the same
grade as that which caused the death
OF Miss Bessie Nelson, of ChesterfeSd,
in an explosion, July Is, failed to stand
the test made by State Oil EXAMINER
Pickel before a coroner's jury hast
night. Two of the samples inspector
Pfckel declared to be gasoline, and
the third was Is per cent below me
required test These discoveries win
likely lead to being held for
murder.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04
FREDERIC MAN SHOT.
Receives Load From Shotgun In the
Shoulder.

Frederic, Ia. Aug. 2.-Daye Morgan
o. Smoky Hollow was shot late yes
terday afternoon while out hunting
by his companion, Dick Jenkins. Jen-
kins shouldered his gun, which was
loaded, and started to return home.
followed close behind by Morgan.
Suddenly Jenkins tripped. the ham,
mer of his gun caught in his coat and
discharged. its contents striking Nor.
gan's right arm and shoulder. Be
fore medical attendance reached him
he had lost large quantity of blood
aRd this morning it was found neces-
sary to amputate his right arm at the
shoulder. It is feared that blood
poison will set in.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04
FIGHT ON STREET.
Two styIishly Dressed Ladies' Indulge
in a Fisticuff.

Des Moines, Aug. Miss Jennie
Fender and Mrs. Bertha Smith, two
stylishly dressed young ladies', spent
the night in Jail and were tried this
morning for fighting on the streets
last night The trouble came about
because Miss Fender caught her
sweetheart and Mrs. Smith enjoying
ice cream soda together in an east
side drug store last night. Both
were badly scorched and bruised in
the melee.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04

and get your photo while they are
cheap. From now until September
the sixth the Elite Studio in Oska'
loosa will make you one dozen of
their best $500 pitcures and one beau
tiful metal medallion for only $1a9S
First come, first served.
Elite Studio, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
2S1-1wtf
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04
Notice 70 the Public.

MY wife. Mrs. Francis Gable. hay
ing left me without just cause or pro
vocation. warn all people not 60
trust her on my account, as ! WIN
pay no debts OF her contracting from
this date. b. M. Gable.
August !. a. D. 1904, 2sSd5-wl
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
An Adair, Iowa, Boy Meets Death
instantly.

Adair. Aug. 1.--Theo. Franz. Ir
the l5-year-old son OF Thee. Franz.
was instantly killed by lightning while
working with his brother in the hay
field The brother and team wera
rendered unconscious.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04
SHOT BY CHICKEN THIEVES.
Lad Receives Bullet Wound in His
Head.

Mason City, Ia. Aug. l. Earl
Brentner. IL years old. narrowly es-
capped daath at the hands of chicken
thieves at his fathers farm. At IL
o'clock, hearing q disturbance in the
chicken coop. he Investigated only to
receive bullet grazing his skull and
q charge OF gun shot in his left hand.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-08-04
NO MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.
Boone Decides Not 10 Buy the EIec
trio Lighting Plant.

Boone. In. Aug. 2-The proposition
for municipal ownership OF the cleo
trio light plant here was defeated
yesterday, SIT Co sci. A IKE propo.
slticn was defeated fiye years ago by
u vote or about two to one. The SO
ciaiiEts furnished most or tie votes
f9r thu proposition
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

Il don't know why 1t is" said Mr..
CLOSEUP as he came downstairs red
eyed and sleepy and greeted his guest.
"but ! never can get used to the strllk-
ing Of that clock In our room.
1T has such a loud. insistent bang
when II strikes the hours that II wakes
me up nearly every time We've had II
In the house two or three years. but |
can't become accustomed to IT, We
would have put It In the attic long ago.
only it's present from my wlfe's
mother, and that would never do. Good
clock. too, aside from that. but II yor-
ries me nearly 10 death. wish knew
what TO do with H."
"Why don't you wind merely the
timekeeping part OF IT," said bis guest,
'and let the striking part so un-
woundr
johnson. you have saved my lifer
exclaimed AIR. CLOSEUP JOyfuly. Il
never thought OF that"
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28
THE GAVE OF GHOSTS.
This IL One of the Wonder Places of
New south Wales.

One of the curiosities OF Oakley
creek. N. S. W., is cave which very
few people care to enter. 1t is of the
usual order of stalactite and stalag-
mite shapes and figures. but in order
to get inside 1t the visitor must crouch
down and squeeze himself through n
narrow opening and grope his way in
the inky darkness for a few yards till
he can stand erect and light torch.
AS soon as he has done this he sees
family the weird shapes assumed by
the water dripping from the limestone
and he hears whirring noise. He
feels Inclined TO make his exit at once,
but he hears something moving all
round him, and presently something
touches him.
He concludes that there are uncanny
spirits about. and this sensation is null.
tiplied many times in intensity wien
on turning to retrace his steps he finds
himself confronted by a tall, ghostly
figure.
II the visitor has a strong nerve or
has been fOrewarned. which is not al
ways the case. he recognizes that the
ghostly figure is a senseless block form
ed by, the dripping from the limestone,
and that the moving creatures are
bats.
There is one part OF the cave which
no man has dared to explore. 1t is
called the blOwhOle. One adventurous
visitor was about to squeeze himself
through this narrow aperture when 1t
occurred to him to throw a stone
through. He did so. listening for the
stone to touch bottom. and the dull
sound that finally reached him con-
WINGED him that there was sheer
drop of 200 feet on the other side OF
the blowhole.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

'There was good old lawyer Of the
good old southern type" said a Judge.
"who had most eloquent way OF
pleading. His brief for three days had
been marvel OF classical alluslon and
legal erudltion.
''The Judge. however. became a tribe
impatient aud. AZ gently as he could.
lntimated- that the docket was some
what crowded. ana Il might be 10 the
clients lpterest II the lawyer could
contrive to end his plea. And. do you
know. the old barrister declared that
the last four days OF his argument were
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

Unfortunate Remark Of Gov. Jennings.
When the present campaign
was first inaugurated the people
of Florida who knew Governor
! Jennings personally, and who had
been impressed by his good rec
ord as governor, had reason to
believe that among the three can
didates for United States senator
he would be last to forget him
self and reflect upon the high
Office which he holds.
Perhaps the governor was as
determined in his purpose to con-
duct a clean campaign as his
friends we're hopeful for him.
AT the outset he did conduct him
self creditably and assumed
lofty and dignified position in the
campaign. But it now appears
that, piqued by his failure to find
flaw in the record of Senator
Taliaferro, and approaching the
almost hopelessness of his cam
didacy, he has lost his head and
in one instance at least INDUCED
in one remark, the character of
which reflects more upon the
gentleman who holds the high
position of governor than 1t does
upon the gentleman whom it was
Intended to iniure.
AT the political meeting at
Jacksonville, a meeting to which
Senator Taliaferro had not been
invited and at which he was not
present, Governor Jennings re-
ferred to him in a most unfortu-
nate remark. The Sun uses the
word unfortunate" because it
has enough confidence in the
manhood of Governor Jennings
to believe that the remark was
made on the spur of the moment
and carried with it no deliberate
thought or purpose. The incl
dent referred to is given as fol-
lows by the reporters who were
present, and has not been denied
by the friends of Governor Jen-
nings or the governor himself:
AS Governor Jennings was pur-
suing his address and was dis
cussing the record of Senator
Taliaferro, he stated:
Senator Taliaferro has done
absolutely nothing to seek tol
carry out the principles of the
National Democratic PLATFORM
But he is business SENATOR"
re marked gentleman in the au-
dience.
Yes, a business senator. You
have a business senator, too, in
Kansas tonight" was Governor
Jennings unfortunate rejoinder.
There is no installing the I'M
port of that remark. 1t was
reference to Senator Burton. 1t
was connecting the name of SEN
ltor Taliaterro, the United States
senator from Florida, and an
lonest gentleman as we'll as
aithful public servant, with that
# a convicted felon, with the in
imatiOn, stoutly applied, that
Senator Ta1iaferro was as much s
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28
! felon as Senator Burton.

a felon as Senator Burton.
When candidates for the high
position of United States senator
so far forget themselves as to
stoop to such tactics, to reflect
o such an extent upon the per.
sonal character Of gentlemen of
high standing, it is time that the
Democratic party asserted itself
and demanded more decorum and
less billingsgate in a prim Try in
which the party seeks to select
its standaTd-bearers. - Gaines
vile Sun.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28
BAKED APPLES.
The way 60 Make Convenient ana
Delicious Dessert.

The Way 60 Make Convenient ana
Delicious Dessert.
Tue difference between apple sauce
stewed quickly over tie fire and that
baked slowly for several hours in
moderate oven Is so great that one
could easily believe that different fruits
had been used. Each method, II care
fully followed, produces a delicious re
suit and. while some persons have a
strong preference for one or the other
to my mind II Is difficult to decide
which Is the better way. Therefore IL
Is vail to use both methods cooking
the first apples that come in m!dsum-
mer by stewing. and later. when the
cool days of early autumn make a fire
less objectionable. trying the baking.
The dish for baking is as lmportani
as that for beans baked properly and
also for Indian puddings. and should be
the same In style and .,aterial. Gu:
the fruit land you mny ~ IN this way
any kind Of apples or pears which are
too green or hard to use uncookcdl into
quarters; then remove the cores and
6hAhSs AiiOW OhC Nhp SuRNi anu
one-half cup Of water to two quarts Of
fruit. The amount will vary with diff
ferent apples, and II is important not
to use too much sugar. for the long
cooking seems to develop the natural
sweetness OF the fruit. Cover them
closely and cook In a slow oven four
or FIVE hours or until they have deep
rich red color. If they cook too fast,
the steam will cause them TO burst and
run over the edge and result in u
mushy sauce. but moderate beat.
long continued. will leave each quarter
distinct in the clear strip. Let II cool
In the pan and turn IT out without any
stirring of the fruit. This may be
poured at once into sterilized Jars and
sealed the same as canned fruit. If you
are not likely to use 1t all soon. IS
sauce for a breakfast or dinner 1t is
acceptable; with cream and hot biscuit
for supper it is delicious. and as u fill
ing for pastry shells 1t is convenient
Home Science Magazine.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28
THE FIRE CROWD.
As n Rule II Likes n Big Blase and
Crashing Walls.

Crashing Walls.
"There is one curious thing connect.
ed with fires" said thoughtful man.
"and that is the fact that while the
fireman is always hero in the public
estimate and willie men and women
have all kinds of admiration for these
brave fellows they yet want TO see
them get the worst Of II In the fight
against the flames. 1t Is an interesting
fact that the average man and woman
are not at all anxious to see the fremen
get the fire under control. They would
much rather see the flames spread I'M
til the affair developed into an 'iln-
mense con1agration. Mind yoI. the
trait is not at all vicious. There is no
malice in it. 1t is simply the love OF
excitement and adventure. things that
are so deep rooted in human nature
that we may not control them at will.
Besides, we want to develop our be-
roes to the limit. We want our fire.
men TO fight Il good fight against long
odds and under great difficulties. We
cannot quarrel with this feeling In the
human makeup. After all. 1t Is what
one may call the poetry of human na-
ture. and without it this old system Of
ours would be dull ana prosaic indeed
or course, you will always find a few
persons around n fire who are directly
concerned in-'the fight the firemen are
making. They Want to see the flames
put out. In the case of some Of the
spectators 1t means bread and meat.
1t means the loss of a position or may
be the loss of home. But was speak
ing of the vast majority Of men and
women who gather to witness a fire. !
The fire is the thing with them. They
want to see a big blaze and hear the
crash of the walls and all that sort of
thing. Did you ever take the trouble
to analyZe a fire crowd? In the first
place an alarm of fire will draw a
crowd quicker than anything in the
world. Whenever the bells begin to
clang and the engines go rushing down
the street you will see men. women and
children rushing this way and that in
order to see as much as may be seen
of the fire and fire fighters. The hour
Of day or night does not make so much
difference. The crowd will get there
in some way and for some reason,
though the great majority of the per-
sons have no sort Of interest other than
idle curiosity. Once on hand, they
want to see good fire, and that's why
say they want to see the flames get
the best Of the tiremen. They will go
away and talk about what game fight
the fire laddies made. Human nature
is a curious thing. is it notT-New Or
leans Times-Democrat
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

We are in receipt of Vol. 1, No.
2, of the Pensacola Weekly Jour
raj, and, to say the least of it, it
is characteristic of Hon. Frank
L. Mays, fully up to the stand
ard. 1t is we'll edited, we'll made
up, well printed, and deserves
success, and will fill long-felt
want in the queen city-by-the-sea.
We bespeak for it the fullest
measure of success.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

1t is a shame for the police to
disturb that Minneapolis man
who eloped with another mans
wife and eleven children. His
rash act is alone sufficient pun
isnment for the'crime.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

Georgia stood pat" as near as
possible in her primary. Now
watch Florida follow a good ex-
ample: 1T is poor policy to swap
horses while crossing a stream"
-Times-Union.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

No class of ministers imper-
senate so fully one of the cardinal
principles of the Democratic
party as the field secretaries of a
mission board. They are minis
ters for revenue only.-Southern
Baptist.
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A THOuGHTFUL MAN.

M. Nj. Austin OF Winchester. Ind. know
what % do In the hour OF need. Ills wife
had such an unusual case Of stomach and
liver trouble, physiclahs could not help her.
He thought Of and tried DIR. Kings New
Life ills anC she got relief at once and was
irally cured. only zoe at 5. 4. McGeachy
a. Co.'s drug store.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

The Savannah Press sees the
situation as it is. 1t says: Italia
ferro will be returned to the SEN
ate from Florida. A mans good
record can't be downed."
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

1t costs the country 81, 500, 600
a year to run the weather bureau.
This is probably why the bureau
sends us both winter and spring
at the same time; it wants to see
us get our moneys worth.-At-
1anta Journal.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

There are lots of people that
don't know that the largest chick
en- ranch in the United States is
at Orlando, Fla. The sales of
the ranch last year aggregated
So, 900, and is still increasing.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

The House last week passed
a bill authorizing the construc-
ton of bridge across the navi-
gable waters of St. Andrews Bay.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

Mr.. Bryan is dissatisfied with
the New York Democratic plat
form, but he should remem Der
that his platform was tried twice
and disaster resulted. The Dem
ocrats are not hunting disaster
this time, and therefore are not
emphasizing matters that will di-
vide the no It's fighting for con-
sttutional government.-Times-
Union.
Did you ever know him salts
fed with anything that he could
not dictate to and control?
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

Senator Burton says if he is
pushed to the wall he will tell
things that will appal the world.
Per haps this was why Heath was
v,r pushed behind the walls
we notice that all the alleged pos
tai thieves talked along these
llres. But he who tries to escape
{ re punishment of his misdeeds
ty Matchmaking a party or the
nation, certainly deserves his
fate-there should be no sympa-
thy for Burton hereafter. How
ever, we could afford to let him
golf he gave really interest
ing spiel as to the system" of
which he is a natural product
Times-Union.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1904-04-28

How many friends have you to whom
you can truthfully say. You never Of
Tended meT"-Atchison Globe.