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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE.
County Sunday School Missionary Re.
nembered by Friends.

A. l., Fales, county Sunday school
worker, was made the victim of a
very happy surprise Friday evening.
A company of about twenty-five peo-
pie dropped in upon him at his home
on North Fourth street and caused
him to recollect that the day was the
S6th anniversary Of his birth. He
was presented with two books, life
of d. L. Moody" and James Chalm-
ers," and other favors were shown.
Several gentlemen were prevailed
upon to talk during the evning. Rev.
Joseph Wells told of his trip to Pal
estine, Rev. Duboc assisted in this en-
tertainment, and Mr.. Fales himself
responded in a manner appreciated
by all present. Refreshments were
served and the evening was most
pleasantly passed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
NOT roo OLD AT as.

mo man ought to think that be-
cause he is As years of age there is
no good employment to be had" as
serts the Des Moines Capital, COM
menting on a recent suicide in Cnica-
go. 1t is the Capitals opinion that
if man fails to get work in this day
and age the fault is with himself, and
it does not think his age cuts much
figure. "a majority of the most sue
cessful workers in the United States"
it continues, 'are probably as old as
As. The managers of the great rail-
roads are, as a rule, above that age.
Men often build great industries and
make great fortunes after passing
the age of 40 years. 1t may be a
misfortune not to have achieved for
tune or fame previous to As, but it
certainly does not prevent a man
from achieving it afterward."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
THE MOB WAS MAD.
Three Hundred Threaten Life of Man
Who Cut Wife's Throat.

Montrose, Ia, June 25.-Citizens OF
Montrose to the number of three hun
dred greeted the arrival of the pris.
oner, Luther Brickey, who tried to
kill his wife at Montrose, and shouts
of violence and jeers of hatred arose
from many threats.
At the preliminary examination,
Brickey pleaded guilty to the charge
Of assault with intent to commit muir
der, and was bound over to await the
action Of the grand jury at the Sep
TENDER term of court at Keokuk.
Brickey's bond was fixed at $4,000
and ne was taken to the county Jail
at Keokuk to await trial.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
IOWA CROP CONDITIONS.

The Iowa crop service in it's esti-
mates aad averages of the crops this
year puts the acreage of corn at g.
052,450-an increase of about Z per
cent over the average, and a gain of
fifteen points over conditions at the
same time in 1908. The conditions
on June 1 were 80 per cent of prac-
tically perfect crop. AS conditions
have improved materially since then
the percentage is at present cores
pondingly higher. Corn is Iowa's
principal crop and so large a gain
means much for the prosperity of all
its people. The oats acreage is estI-
mated at 4,016,S90 This is a decrease
from the average of 5 per cent, but
the growing grain is in good condi-
ton, being rated at 80 points the first
OF June. There are 775,0O0 acres OF
wheat in the state, 493,370 acres of
barley, 100000 acres OF rye, $1,000
acres of flax and 49, 900 acres of DO
tatoes-all rated as in good condition.
Fruit conditions also with the excep-
ton of peaches were highly satisrac-
tory. OF live stock the spring pig
crop alone is reported smaller than
usual. This should mean good prices
for hogs this fall. AS matters stand
Iowa people have much to be thank
full for in the promise of good crops.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
A LIBERAL EDUCATION.

Washington (Ia) Press: Judge
Scott implies that when he was a
boy on the farm he was an expert at
teaching a calf to drink. He admits
that for boy not over strong it is a
little difficult, and he is not stout
enough to back calf into a corner
and at one and the same time hold a
finger in its mouth, hold It's nose I'M
der and keep it from bunting and
r'aring up, Launching and blowing
milk all over one. But a strong man
can do all these feats at once. The
judge never gave single finger, but
held two in so that the beast couldn't
gnaw off more than one nail or chew
up a finger above the second Joint.
1t was where he learned to speak
with fiuency and vim the United
States language, precisely here in the
corner Of the stable where ne had a
leatherhead of a calf with the dens-
est intellect in soak. He does not
dispute that there are acuter minds
in the world than fried calls brains.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

The Little Mother" who lectur.
ed in Oskaloosa on prison reforms,
would undoubtedly enjoy testing her
wonderful powers of persuasion on
Frank Johnson, alias Frank Ryan,who
recently completed a five-year term
in the Animosa penitentiary for horse
stealing. Immediately upon his re-
lease he was arrested by the sheriff
from Albert Lea, MINI, who conveyed
him to that city to answer to a sim
liar charge. OF the forty-five years
of Johnson's checkered life, twenty
five have been spent in various peni-
tentiaries.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
SAVED BROTHERS LIFE.
But is Terribly Shocked and Burned
BY Live Wire.

Ottumwa, Ia, June 25.-After say.
ing his brother Ray from being burn,
ed to death by live electric wire,
Earl Hoxsey, aged 10 years, became
entangled in the same wire and today
lies unconscious in the hospital, at
tended by four physicians. He is sc.
verely burned about the hands and
shoulders, and it is feared can not
live.
Earl and Ray Hoxsey and boy
named Jesse Smith were playing near
the Hoxsey home when Ray became
entangled in brace wire running
from an electric light pole. The
Smith boy ran to his assistance and
was knocked down by the electricity
Earl then succeeded in extricating mis-
brother from the wire, only to become
entangled himself.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
THE STREET FAIR.
More Good Reports Received of the
Parker Carnival Co.

The following additional recon,
mendations have been received by
Chairman Joe Beeson, of the business
mems committee, in reply to queries
sent out relative to the standing OF
the carnival company that is to come
to Oskaloosa during the week OF
July 18:
Fort Scott, Kan, June 25.-Park
ers Amusement Co. is first-class and
the managers are gentlemen.
D. G. Congdon, Mayor"
Nebraska City, Nebr., june 25.-
The Parker Amusement Co. is strict
ly first-class, moral and gentlemen
We are all we'll pleased.
c. H. Kressen, Mayor"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
COURT TAKES RECESS.
The WeIIs-Gibbs Case is Postponed
Until Monday.

Court adjourned this morning until
Monday.
Following Judge Blanchard, G. w
Sewers was placed on the stand and
the evidence given by the witness
was for the purpose Of establishing
the time Of the contamination of the
deal or the sale of the property to
the new company.
Mr.. Diamond and Mr.. Lawson were
the following witnesses. These were
brought to testify concerning the
value of the realty in Texas owned
by Mr.. Wells and made a considera
ton in the contract between r.Gibbs
and Mr.. Wells.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
ROCK ISLAND REMAINS.
Will Continue to Have Use of Des
Moines G. Fort Dodge.

Des Moines, June 25.-After a con-
ference lasting nearly two hours, Vice
President Day of the M. C st. L., and
John F, Stevens, second vicepresident
of the Rock Island, practically com
pleted an agreement whereby the
Rock Island is to have wheelage priv
ileges over the Des Moines &c Fort
Dodge line to Gowrie. In return, the
Minneapolis & St.Louis is to have the
use of the Rock Island passenger and
freight depots in Des Moines and also
the use Of the Rock Island terminals.
1t is probable, also, that certain con.
cessions at the Rock Island shops in
Valley Junction will be granted for
repairs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

ITO sell alcohol for the preserva-
ton Of a mere bug, when the seller
has not permit to sell liquor, is suf-
ficient for indictment and conviction
under the Iowa law, so says the SUI
preme court, which has denied per-
NIT to sell liquors to w. ]. Henery, or
Winterset, because, when he applied
for the permit, he admitted that he
sold alcohol for preserving speci-
men," and himself helped put the IL
quid to this legitimate use.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
SEVERED LEG PUT ON AGAIN.
Surgeon Patches Up Lad Who Was
Badly Cut BY a Mower.

Davenport, Ia, June 25--Merle, the
2-year-old son of August Drum, OF
Blue Grass. this county, fell into a
mower on his fathers farm and his
left leg was nearly cut off, the limb
being left hanging by only few
shreds of flesh. A physician sewed
the leg in place again and finds that
the bone is not only knitting, but that
circulation is restored and that the
boy will again have two good legs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
oskALoosA AM cuNvENrIoN.

CSKALOOSA AT CONVENTION. 4
I've took in the big convention, for I
think that everyone
Ought to do his part in helpin' to see
how the country,s run;
Them who merely pays the taxes and
thinks that's enough to do
Amt a-doin' all they ought to; there
are other duties, too;
So thought I'd come and give 'em
any pointers that I could
For to let the greatest number have
the most amount of good
1t was tnrillin' and excitin' things to
drink most everywhere
And you couldn't keep from feelin'
victory was in the air;
Every time you turned some states
man gave your hand friendly
shake
AS he led you to the counter, askin'
what you'd have to take;
And a man from Oskaloosa thought
it might be kond O. fine
If we helped to do things proper on
short trip down the line"
They told me that was always why
the alternates were sent,
And me bein' patriotic, as constant
am, went;
They had only held one session Of the
big convention then,
But I'd been there and rubbed elbows
with most all the leadin' men,
And started after support was 8
or 10 perhaps "
With that Oskaloosa Teller and doz-
EN- other chaps.
| can't just now remember where we
went or what we done,
And can't say where it ended nor
just how the thing begun,
For it all seems kind of hazy, though
the others that were there
Claimed it's always on the program
at conventions everywhere;
And they told me at the tavern, when
went to see the clerk,
That the delegates were leavin', hay
in finished up their work.
I'm waitin', sadly walntin', for some
money to git back
Where the old bay mares are MUNICH
in at the hay piled in the rack;
come to do my duty and I've learn
ed a mighty lot
AS to how to run a nation, though
there's some things I've forgot;
And oh, the awful throbbin' in this
poor old head of mine!
They told me we went down it, but
never seen the line.
S. E. Kiser,
In Chicago Record-Herald.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
to the what Cheer T

According to the What Cheer Pa
triot the meanest young man in Iowa
lives at Keswick. He asked young
lady what she wanted for birthday
present and suggested gloves, but the
girl thought something for her neck
would be nicer. On the evening of
her birthday he handed her a small
package neatly done up. Nervously
she opened it in the presence of the
other girls and found--a bar of soap.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
The fish editor of the Waterloo

The fish editor of the Waterloo
Reporter gives the following recipe
for cooking carp: Clean the fish
nicely, let it dry for two days in the
sun. Nail the fish to a pine board,
cover with salt, and after standing
for two days longer put in the oven
and bake slowly for six hours. Then
draw the nails out, throw the carp
away and eat the nails and board,
which are said to be the best part o,
the fish,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

The maintenance OF the gold
standard, established by the republi-
can party, can not safely be commit
ted to the democratic party, which re-
sisted its adoption, and has never
given any proof since that time OF
belief in it or fidelity to it."-Republi.
can Platform.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

The worst slam of the season on
Eddyville comes from the Abba Re
publican which from its exalted posi-
ton exclaims: Council Bluffs, Eddy
vile and many other places forever
lost their opportunity to become cities
by falling at the right moment to
grasp the situation and improve their
opportunities.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
IoWAN GETS OFFICE.
President Roosevelt Makes H. n. C
Dunwoody Brigadier General.

Washington. d. c., June 25.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has decided to make
Colonel H. H. G. Dunwoody briga-
dier-general when the next vacancy
in that grade in the army takes place,
July 6. Colonel Dunwoody is a SOL
der of over forty years service and
is in the signal corps. He comes
from near Fairfield and has brilliant
record.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

<-"But, my dear, will you not take
along some summer fiction?"he asked
as she boarded the train for the
beach.
ooh, no." she responded sweetly;
81 shall depend on your letters from
home "-Philadelp Record.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

The Sioux City Retail Merchants
association adopted resolution
thanking Archbishop Keane for his
stand in refusing to lease property
for department store purposes.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

Matthew Cavanaugh, of Iowa
City, who graduated from Cornell col
lege, Mt. Vernon, in 1858, was the
first graduate of that institution. He
attended the semi-centennial jubilee
Of the college.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

Ferdinand w. Peck, who was
vice president Of the Worlds Colum-
bian Exposition, says it is crime to
miss the Worlds Fair at st. Louis.
In that case who will be held respons-
ible for the sin of omission when an
empty purse makes commission a
necesSity
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

"A picturesque arrival at the ma
tional convention was that Of the
Alaskan delegation, half a dozen
strong, each man carrying a NINA
ture totem pole on which was mount
ed a big white-necked Alaska eagle.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
ITO increase the profit

ITO increase the profit of the
farmers toll. to protect the farmers
product and extend his market, and
to improve the conditions of the far
mer's life; to advance the time when
America shall raise within her own
limits every product of the soil con-
sumed by her people, as she makes
within her own limits every necessary
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

Recently there had to be slaugh-
tered at Client an elephant, we'll
known in Belgium by the name of
Jack, the last inhabitant of the 20
illogical garden, and his flesh, which
is stated to have weighed $500
pounds, or nearly two tons, all went
to the sausage makers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

Some of the papers are surprised
to note that not one license to wed
was issued by the clerk of the district
court of Ringgold county during the
entire month of May. Nothing
strange about that. When June
brides are so popular, who would be
married in May?
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

ness in the near future. The Oska>
loosa Steam Laundry has been In op-
Grafton twenty years and is one OF
the established and prosperous insti-
buttons Of the city.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

Fix a rational purpose in mind,
concentrate energy toward its accom-
plishment, travel slow on sure foot
ing, help your neighbor along, think
ing of his welfare as Of your own, ex-
pect only logical results-and you
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

This base ball business is really
very simple, after ALL" observes the
Keokuk Gate-City. when the home
team wins it is because of it's super
ior playing. When the other fellows
come out ahead, it is the umpire's
fault"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

F. o. Lowden, the new member
of the national republican committee
from Illinois, was born and reared in
Iowa. 1t is useless to add he will
make valuable acquisition to that
important body.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

DIR. F. B. Fulliam, of Muscatine, is
mentioned as probable candidate
for the democratic nomination for
congress in the Second district
against Judge Wade. The republican
nominee, it is generally agreed, will
be elected in that district this year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

Two Dubuque girls, lured to st.
Louis by promises of lucrative en-
ployment, found themselves in house
Of i'll repute. They escaped, secured
temporary employment and earned
enough money to pay their way home.
Girls should beware of st. Louis
promises.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

Take a drive out southwest of
the city if you have any doubts OF
the possibilities of the Oskaloosa and
Abba interurban line. The ride will
at least be beneficial.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

The republican national conven-
ton of 1904 is the fifth to be neld in
Chicago. In this city Lincoln was
nominated in 1860; Garfield in 1880;
Blaine in 1884, and Harrison in 1888.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

No Fourth of July celebration but
q continuous circus for one week be-
gipping the 18th, is the program in
6Sr yosa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

What Colorado needs is more of
the grace Of God and more downright
human fellowship" concludes the &C.
dar Rapids Republican.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

have philosophy that will sustain
and triumph over adversely and open
the doors to the joy of life," advises
the Dubuque Telegraph Herald.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

"a democratic tariff has always
been followed by business reverse, a
republican tariff by business prosper.
ity."-National Platform.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

AN exchange notes that many a
man who doesn't believe in himself or
in God has implicit confidence in an
old, warped horseshoe.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

-Raisuli wants more money, but
the Des Moines Capital correctly OBJ
serves that what he needs is moro
rome.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

A Sioux City dispatch says the
mosquitoes are so thick up there that
the farmers are wearing sunbonnets.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30
MARRIED SIXTY YEARS.
Remarkable Career Of a Venerable
Iowa Couple.

Ottumwa, June 25.-Mr. and Mrs.
A. w. Lee, of the Courier, left for
Muscatine today, where they go to
attend family reunion and partici-
pate in the celebration of the sixtieth
wedding anniversary of Mr.. Lees
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, John B. Lee,
which occurs on Sunday. June rs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

North Ninth street should be
paved this summer. The improve
ment is needed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

Protection is most popular when
for time it is absent" Major J. F.
Lacey. .... .
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

product of manufacture these have
been cardinal objects OF republican
administration . Secretary Root.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

-Lost.-Somewhere in Chicago, the
Iowa Idea" No reward for its re-
turn.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

Harmony was the keynote all
right. ..., h.......
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-30

In Chicago Record-Herald.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-26
THE REAL TEST.

Or HerPicide ls In Giving it a Thor
 ough Trial.
 There is oEly one test by which to judge of the efficiency of any art1.Ie and that is by its ability 70 do that which it !s intended to do. Many hair vigo-s may look nice and smell nice, but the point is do they eradicate dan druf and stop falling hair?
 No. they do not, but HerpIcide does, becarse it goes to the root of the evil and kills the germ that attacks the papilla from whence the hair gets its life.
 Letters from prominent people everywhere are daily proving that Newbro's Herpicide stands the test of use.
 It is a delightful dressing, clear, pure and free from oil or grease.
 Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sample to The Herp.cide Co. Detroit. NJ h. II. Goodman, spe- cial agent.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-26
AT THE CASA LoMA.

The season has now opened at the Casa. Loma, and bids fair to be the best that the hotel has experienced in some years. During the summer MT TCmlinson has entirely renovated every piece Of furniture in the house. Everything has been vanished, and the building has been painted. and the hotel in general is in better shape to accommodate a large number of guests than ever be1Ore.
 The dining room will open today or tomorrow. under the supervision of EIr Moore and wife. They are experienced caterers, from Seattle, Wash. have been in the business so long that they know every in and out of it. and they give promise of giving every satisfac- tion this winter.
 A1r- Alexander, who has been holding the position of clerk for the past three weeks, will leave today for Bisbee, and his place has been taken by a MT Eos from Indiana.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-26
WHAT TaIs MAN sAYs.
Only Re-eehces the Sentiments oF
 Thousands in Our Republic.


 The Phoenix reader is asked to thoroughly investigate the following This can readily be done. for the gen tleman whose statement IS pubIishcI below will only be too pleased to an sHTer any communication mailed to him if the writer really suffers from the annoying consequences which always attend inactive or weakened kidneys
 C, F. French. electrician. Electric Light Plant. Prescott. Arizona says T have had kidney complaint for some
 time Indicated by backache. some or
 the attacks being mild ana others
 very acute while the sharp tWinEes
 particularly when unthiukinElv straightened, to stoop or straiehte1 after stoopiug were particularly egi- dent There were also other narke,I symptoms Of either weakened or over
 excited kidneys. particularly in the ac- ton and condition Of the kidney secrr- tions- An advertisement about Deans ' Kidney Pills led me to go to the Bris- Hey Drug Co.'S store for a box Tze treatH1ent proved to be the very thing I needed T. relieved the baczache. corrected the action Of the kidney secretions in a short time and brought ] such positive benefit that my brother
 was induced to try the remedy Re l received as undoubted benefits as L- ] Just such emphatic endorsement can ! be had right here in Phoenix Droo , into the BIisley Drug Co.'S store ana
 ask what their customers report i For sale by all dealers Price 30 cents. Poster -Miburn Co., Buffalo. V. Y, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no substitute
Arizona republican., 1904-10-26
PERsONAL MENTION.

Mrs. Howard and Miss Tina L2hman were visitors in Phoenix day before yesterday.
 Miss Louise White, who has been teaching near Florence, returned from there yesterday. She has been obliged to give up her school on account of Ill health.
 T. s. Smith. representing the Pacific Coast Manufa curing company, which firm has the contract for supplying the machinery fer the Tempe Pumping company, is here for few days look ing over things.
 Thomas Kmball of scottsdale was here yesterday.
 New students at the Normal since Monday are: MT. and Miss Genory. relatives of Harry Gerard, a graduate of the Normal two years ago, and Miss Bertie Toole, of Monticello, Ark
 Dr. Powell. formerly of this place. is here again for a few dave.
Arizona republican., 1904-10-26
MESA

CROSSED THE CONTINENT TWICE
 c. l.. Hall returned from an extend ed eastern trip Monday, which ilclud- ed a visit to New York, and other east ern points, St. Louis and the fair. MT. Hall spent three weeks at the fair and says he didn't see half of E. He says It -s well worth a trip and the expense of the same to anyone. While in New York. he attended the wedding of h.s daughter. which added zes- to the plea sure of the rip. Just before going east be returned from a trip 70 san Fran cisco so that in the past two months he has crossed the continent twice.