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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-23
Recent Happenings.

The greatest event of the last week
the most important since the opening
of the fair, was the celebration in
honor of the liberty bell. Probably
the dear old relic will never cross the
Mississippi again. It's presence at st
Louis, which was at first refused, was
at last secured only at the request OF
the children. There was an elaborate
program on the grounds in which a
number of speeches were made and
there were songs by a choir of a
thousand high school boys and girls
1t was made Children's Day and ali
children were admitted free. The
attendance during the day exceeded a
hundred and thirty-one thousand.
Last Thursday the great organ in
Festival Hall was dedicated. A spe.
cial charge of 10c was made and in
spite of all the other attractions the
immense hall was densely packed to
hear the first recital. The organ is
the largest in the world. 1t is 63 #
long and so #. high. 1t has 140 stops
and 10,059 vocal pipes. 1t has 100
miles of electric wire and 1900 mag.
nets.
The latest and most ridiculous SEN
sation was an invitation from the Ia
dies of church in st. Louis to the
Igerots to attend a social to be given
by them to help pay off their church
debt, and hold one of their dog feasts.
Fortunately the Philippine Commits.
sioner had the good sense to veto the
proceeding. When set of Christian
ladies seriously think of adding to the
attractions of a social evening by get
ting a set of naked sayages to kill
and devour a dog for their amuse-
ment, it looks as if instead or our
Americanizing the Igerots, they were
making savages of us.
Last Saturday large picture of
the Empress An of China was unveil-
ed with .pompous ceremonies by
Prince Lun, who has been visiting
the fair and is himself heir presump-
tive to throne. The picture-which
is said to be the only one of the en-
press stands in the American Sec
ton, being the work of an American
artist.
A unique service was held last Sun
day in Congress Hail. 1t was ser.
mon in signs for the benefit of dear
mutes, of whom there are about forty
in attendance at the fair.
In future letter we will give some
descriptions Of the Pike and also
make few suggestions for the bene-
fit of those who intend to VISIT the
fair. A. M. Duboc,
Christian Endeavor Hotel, Worlds
Fair, ST. Louis.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
CORDIALLY WELCOMED
MISS TANGUAY RECEIVED OVA-
TON ON OPENING NIGHT OF
F1REMEN's WEEK AT THE MET
ROPOLITAN,

The benefit for the relief fund Of the
fire department. is on at the Metropoli-
tan operahouse. Miss Eva Tanguay,
chic and CHEEKY, was cordially welcomed
last night for her weeks return en-
gagement in the musical splash, "The
Sambo Girl.'' A big audience coaxed
numerous encores from her and she was
seen at her best as an entertainer.
While the fremen have sold many
tickets for the nine performances, from
the proceeds of which they are to re-
ceive liberal percentage, the past week
was entirely too strenuous to permit Of
Tuesday night g big fire kept the depart
ment on tension for twentyfour hours.
Then followed the four fires Thursday.
Saturday there were fourteen alarms,
and yesterday was the first let-up there
has been in nearly week. \ -.
The fremen today placed tickets on
sale at number Of prominent stores
with the hope that those Of their
friends whom they have not been able
to call upon will buy them and not wait
to be personally solicited. It has been
arranged that The Journal will
send reserved seats, upon notification,
to any address. The price of reserved
seats has been reduced to ST., and the
tickets sold are good for any Of the per-
formances. Popular prices also pre-
vail for all parts Of the house.
Tonight Myor Haynes is to occupy a
box and has been invited to make a
short address between the acts. Miss
Tanguay's popular song, 81 Don't
Care,' will have number of verses
with local application, and many Of the
musical numbers have been changed
since the engagement here. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
PLEASANT RUM0R FOR
500 STOCKHOLDERS

Coincident with the little flyer which
500 common has taken since President
street comes the rumor that the divi-
dend is to be increased. Altho this ru-
NOR may have a basis Of truth, men
who know the 500 management con-
servatism doubt it.
500 common is 2 per cent, semi-an-
nual, and three dividends have been de-
clared. 500 preferred pays Z per cent
annually, and the preferred takes the
precedence in any one year over the
common, so that one full preferred and
two semi-annual dividends have been
declared.
The question is, why should 500 in
crease it's common dividend9 The 500
has just built a big extension and has
another in mind for next year. The
Glenwood line is already taking care of
it's interest and the Kenmare line will
likely do the same when it is built, but
that does not mean that, the traffic is
vet placing anything to the surplus
from which dividends are declared.
Some comment is expressed over the
fact that at the same time 500 common
is bulling at 971a, Thursday; SO Friday,
and 80 Saturday, Hill stocks are being
beared with Northern Securities at 126.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
GILFILLAN GETS
INTO THE GAME
HE APPEARS IN T.PAUL TO MEET
LEGISLATORS.
His Managers Deny That He Has Any
Intention of withdrawing - Hugo,
for the Duluth Delegation, Disclaims
any Intention Of Roofing for
Clapp or Anybody just Yet.

Today was the most active in sena-
torial circles since the contest began.
The legislators, drawn to st. Paul by
the fact that Speaker Clague was in the
city, thronged the hotels and they were
Immediately bounced upon by the mana
gers Of the several candidates.
Judge j. B. Gilfillan was on duty, in
his headquarters the entire day and met
the lawmakers personally. Early in the
withdraw from the race, but it was Wig
orously denied by his managers. -.
Governor Van SAINT, who, Saturday,
was said to have held conference with
several steel trust representatives with
view Of having him pull Judge Gil
fillan out of the race, gave the lie to
the story today.
by N. F. Hugo Of Duluth, appeared on
that they were coming to "root'' for
cmphatically. Mr.. Hugo declared that
his delegation was here on business OF
its-own. Mr.. Hugo expressed surprise
that Mr.. Clapp had SO far failed. to
solidify the Ramsey county delegation
Efforts were made today to get the
Ramsey county crowd together for a
caucus, but at noon there were no re
suits. Hopes were entertained Chal
there might be something doing tonight
Three members, Representatives. Nam
mergren, Haskell and Sells, are max
ing trouble, and as long as they hold
out, Ramsey will be in the air. Others
of the fourth district crowd are said tC
be a trifle ofish.
One Of the eighth district members
gave it out today that he had beer
asked, if in the event Clapp failed tc
get the necessary support on the first
ballot, would he not then vote fol-
Frank B. Kellogg of St. Paul.
Several of the members of the ninth
district held conference at noon al
the Merchants hotel. Among them was
Bob Wells. They refused to talk: Don
aid Grant, the big man from Faribault
appeared on the scene early and began
work for Clapp.
Editor Applegate of the Cannon Fails
Beacon is doing some active work fol
a candidate known to be "right' or
the Cooper bill, and it is agreed that
he is doing Senator Clapp considerable
harm.
Opinion today was that Clapp has tn
best Of the argument, but he IS being
badly weakened. Should the right mai
be sprung by the crowd that is nov
doing everything in it's power to retir'
Clapp to private life, nothing can saw
| him.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
ON A. BUSINESS BASIS
PLANS ARE UNDER WAY FOR ES-
TABLISHING A METHOD OF AC-
COUNTING FOR THE FARMERS.

To place farming on business basis
is the purpose of an investigation which
the Minnesota agricultural college and
the United States department of agri-
culture have been, conducting since Jan.
/, 1902, This work has, been under the
direction Of Professor W. NJ. Hays, now
assistant secretary of agriculture. The
object has been to. make study Of the
work on the farm in order to obtain
statistics which the farmer could not
easily obtain himself, but which would
materially assist him in organizing his
work so as to obtain the largest net
returns and to establish his farm on a
business-like basis. Together with this
work efforts were made to introduce a
simple system Of accounts for the farm
and the home.
In carrying on his studies Professor
Hays was assisted by. students who
were assigned to routes in various parts
Of the state for the collection Of infor-
nation. Fifteen farmers were on each
route and each farmer obligated him
self to give a daily record Of each item
Of labor performed by his men or ami
mails. By such data it is possible to. as
certain the cost per acre for blowing,
fertilizing, narrowing, pulverizing, the
cost Of raking hay, digging potatoes or
any Of the numerous farm details. i
The students lived with the farmers,
spending week with each man on the
route, and worked for their board.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
AROUND THE TOWN

Haynes Couldn't Veto.-Mayor James c.
Haynes says he would have vetoed the
plan to establish a lumberyard IN the
heart Of the city If the measure had come
to him Resolutions and ordinances re-
quire the approval Of the mayor, and
when the aldermen want to do anything
that might be thwarted by the mayor
they place 1t, if possible, in form Of mo-
ton, as motions do not require the may
or's signature.
Or. Wilson Honored.-Dr. Louis W
Wilson of the state board of health, will
remove early in the year for Rochester,
MINI. Saturday evening the men who
have been associated with him on the
board Of health and few friends gave
a banquet in his honor at the Minneapo-
lis club. There were thirty guests, and
toasts were responded to by DR.. F. E.
Westbrook, DR.. J. Clark Stewart. DR.
White, DIR. r. O. Beard and DR.. H. M
Bracken. DR.. Wilson was presented with
handsome Khiva rug.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
ENTERTAINED OFFICERS
Minneapolis and st. Paul Stationary En-
gineers Join In Doing Honors.

st. Paul No. 7. and Minneapolis No.
of the National Association Of Station.
airy Engineers jointly entertained Ma.
tional President Wilson Of Milwaukee
and State Deputy Tomlinson of Duluth
at st. Paul, Saturday evening. The
engineers Of Minneapolis went down as
a body, leaving Hennepin and Washing.
ton on an Interurban car at SIS.
The principal address Of the evening
after the banquet was by National
President Wilson. He reported the
association, as whole, in excellent
condition and commended No. and No,
2 upon the splendid showing made and
for the spirit in which they are work.
ing together.
Before adjournment the committee on
educational work reported that lecture
would be given at the hall of No. Q
Jan. IA, by Chief Engineer Robertson of
the Chamber of Commerce building
economy Of fuel and hydraulics being
the probable subject. p" ~ ~ =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
FOR ISTHMIAN SERVICE
GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES THE
WAGE SCALE AND REQUIRE
MENTS FOR APPOINTMENT ON
THE CANAL FORCES.

The United States civil service COM
mission has published a pamphlet con-
corning conditions Of employment under
the Isthmian canal commission.
Laborers, those whose appointments
are confined by the senate, and engi-
neers detailed from the army will not
be placed under the civil service act.
requirement Of competitive examina-
tion. Vacancies in clerical and other
positions in the office of the canal COM
mission in Washington will be filled as
far as practicable from suitable exist
ing registers Of eligibles, but for posi-
tions on the 1sthmus of Panama examl-
nations will be held at various cities.
The age limits for entering the SER
vice are IS and 20 years, unless other
examinations. It is stated that the
construction of the canay may extend
thru a time period Of more than eight
years. During that time the oppor-
tunity for advancement in positions and
salaries will be rapid, promotions being
made on the basis Of merit. Medical
attendance. medicines and care at hos
pitfalls are furnished to employees with
out cost. " -.
/ Well equipped hospitals will be main
tanned at Colon and Ancon, and in Ger.
tain sick cases, leave on pay will be
allowed. A civil commissary depart.
ment will be maintained, which will fur
nish accommodations at about 8 pei
cent Of the average. salary. Free trans.
portation will be furnished from New
York, New Orleans or San francisco
After eight months Of service, a leave
Of absence Of six weeks will be allowed
i The following positions have been
announced, subject to competitive ex.
animation Assistant civil engineer
age limit, rs to so years, salary 5000
to $3.50 a month; instrument man, $175
mo %Gnth iodm ans m SIS a and $s $tsS
month; chairman, $50 month; helper
$50 a month; clerk, $75 to 1928 9
month; bookkeeper, SIS to $125; time.
keeper, $75 to 800; surgeon, $3.50;
physician, $50, 5000 and $3.50; phar
macist, 5000, ST 1000 and 81, 200 a year
with board and quarters; hospital in
terne, $50; trained nurse, $50 month
with board and quarters.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
A PERPLEx1NG QUESTION
A. r. Hathorn Raises Point with a
EXPRESS Company.

Is an express company obliged, as a
common carrier, to accept and deliver
packages kept out of the mail by fraud
orders9
This question will be decided by a
mandamus secured by A. r. Hathorn
to compel the United States Express
company to carry his packages. The
company answers that Hathorn is pro-
hibited from using the mail by fraud
order.
Lakes Case Dismissed.
Judge D. T. Simpson this morning
dismissed the case against Frederick
Lake, indicted with Arthur D. Reese
for theft from box car of 5000 cigars.
The state found its evidence INSULT
cient.
Allowed a Disagreement.
Judge D. F. Simpson has allowed the
jury to disagree in the case against
John Schurmans of Hassan, accused of
shooting at the Babler boys.
Forfeited Bail Returned.
For second time a forfeiture of
bail money has been set aside and the
money paid back. Frank Nye, attor-
ney for Anna Kauswell, before Judge
A. M. Harrison this morning moved to
set aside the forfeiture of John Crag 8
5000 bond. Crag was in the city all
Of the time, but had the idea that the
officers would come for him when he
was wanted. He was indicted for as
sault. This showing satisfied the court
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
PLATT IN GOTHAM
TO HELP DEPEW
Says His Defeat Will Be Fatal to
Interests Of Republican
Party. ...

New York, Dec. Ex-senator Thomas
9. Platt is in New York today, and
will remain here for the rest Of the
week to look after the interests of
Senator Chauncey M. Depew, who is a
candidate for reelection. Senator
Depew will come to New York from
Washington Tuesday, and the two sen,
ators will meet the supporters of both
AS a result there will be an alignment
Of the respective forces supporting
Senator Depew on the one hand, and
former Governor Frank s. Black on the
other. ~
Senator Plat indicates that the cam
paign in support of Senator Depew il
to be vigorous one. ct have come
over to look after the express business
said the senator, "and after that .tc
take care Of the interests of Senator
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
DIR. BAKER ON SALOONS
FAVORS FUTURE ANNIHIIATION
AND PRESENT CURTAILMENT
OF THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC-FA-
THEIR CLEARY'S IDEAS.

Future humiliation and a present
curtailment Of the liquor traffic was
the platform on which the Minnesota
Antisaloon league took it's stand yes
terday afternoon at the Lyceum thea
ter. DR.. A. P. Baker of Columbus, Ohio,
international superintendent Of the
Antisaloon league, was the principal
speaker, and cited as a proof of the
interdenominational character of the
league the fact that the other two
speakers were Father j. NJ. Cleary of
the Catholic church and Rev. Marion
D. Shutter of the Universalists. DR..
Baker is Methodist. -
The power of sincere people in turn
ing the tide of public morality was the
theme dwelt upon by DR.. Baker. In
order to prove that the league is a
power in the land, he told of the work
that had been accomplished in Ohio.
Rev. j. M. Cleary spoke Of the value
of total abolition of the saloon. Rev.
Mr.. Shutter presided.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
AFRAID SAINT A
WOULDN'T COME
BOY SOUGHT AN ADVOCATE IN
ENSIGN STORY.
Mother Had Alleged That st. Nicholas
Sometimes Discriminates in Favor Of
the Children Of the Rich Youngster
Received Assurance That His Modest
Wants Would Be Looked After.

One Of the pathetic incidents Of the
Christmas work of the Salvation Army
corps was told by Ensign A. P. Story
this morning. H..
cit was cold last night and the wind
was whistling around the corner said
he, "and only those who had important
business to attend to left their fresides.
I was entering the door Of the old city
hall when 1 heard a small voice pipe
- Hey, Captain! Captainl, it shouted.
Running up to me was little boy.
I" Well, little boy, what do you
"Then I took him inside the door by
the hot stove and after he was warmed
up he told me his story. .@.> + 49,
'tPapa died a long time ago and we
a 8c SO sad a the boy o II an - Sagrd
and we don't get much to eat. Some
days mama has to go away all day and
then I have to stay home and take care
of little sister and baby and oh, I get
SO hungry and cold. I asked mama if
Santa Claus would bring us anything,
and if he did I wished he would bring
us. something real good to seat:
'But mamma said that Santa Claus
never did bring the poor people much,
O!AAS 40 oily tA1uS. L WoAVCO w WI ICo
him a letter, but mamma said that
would do no good, as he would be so
busy with the rich folks that he
wouldn't hame time for me.
"But say, captain, man told me
that if | saw you and asked you to write
Santa Claus, why I would be sure and
get something, because Santa Claus will
do most anything for you because you
belong to the Salvation Army. Captain,
won't you please ask Santa Claus to
send Mama and me a turkey for Christ
mas? r s&$
"The little boy went on pleading,
and, I must confess, tears came to my
eyes when I listened to the little fell
low. After warming him up and Civ
ing him some clothing and food, took
his, address and promised him that
Santa Claus would send him a roast
TURKEY, cranberry sauce, pie, candy,
nuts and lots of other good things.
cit gives me joy when I think Of the
! good time that poor family will have
on Christmas Day, when they eat the
many good things that the Salvation
Army Santa Claus sends to them. And
I think it would please the good people
who sit down to their own tables if
they realized what their contributions
are doing for others. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
STUDY EGYPTIAN ART
School Children Profit by Work at the
Public Library. .@..'

of the Eighth grades and high schools
have visited the art bookroom of the
public library in crowds, studying
Egyptian art. The result has been nu-
merous designs for book covers made
by the children, the best of which are
now on exhibition in the children s
room Of the public library.
Pupils from the Bryant, Emerson,
Garfield, Greeley Holland, Irving,
and East Side high schools have con,
tributed to the exhibition. Pupils and
parents are invited to come and see
what the schools are doing for the art
education of the children.
i Next week there will be a display in
the art bookroom of pictures relating to
the Madonna, the Holy Family and
Christ, to which everyone is invited.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
BUILDING INSPECTOR
IS EXAMINING WALLS

na1acfg ha peemanng Wa of the rs
buildings destroyed by Tuesdays fire.
He is expected to order some of them
torn down.
There was a busy scene at the ruins
today. Salvage men and carpenters
were hard at work, while a crew of
about eighteen fremen searched for the
body of their comrade, Fellows.
In one portion Of the Boutell ruins
a lot of valuable carpets was dlscov-
cred unframed by fire or water. A coat
ing Of ice protected them.
Chief Canterbury announced today
that unless Fellows body was discov-
cred by tomorrow, the search would
be abandoned. He believes the body
was entirely cremated.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
MISS PAGES RECITAL.

A piano recital was given by Miss Mary
Page Thursday evening in the auditorium
Of Holy Angels academy, and was at
tended by friends and patrons Of the
institution. Assisting in the program
were Miss Alice Kellar, a promising con-
tralto Of Minneapolis; Eugene and Francis
Pauly, two young musicals favorably
known in local musical circles, and Miss
Garvin, who gave the accomplishments in
most sympathetic manner. Miss Page
is gifted with ability, both technical and
musical, and her efforts were fully ap-
preciated by the guests. who were most
attentive and generous I'm their applause.
Her numbers showed careful preparation
and good taste, representing the best in
piahoforte classics The affair was one
of the charming events given annually
under the auspices OF the academy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
DETECTIVES HAMPERED
BY JEWISH CUSTOMS

Ancient Hebrew observances for the
dead are seriously hampering the police
who are trying to find the assassins of
Meyer Grodnick, the Deere-Webber
Waterman. ~.
Detectives have followed up all the
clues, and now are in dire need Of help
from the relatives, who, before Grod-
nick. died, said they knew what the
trouble was.
The ancient law, however, requires
the family to remain in the house for
eight days after the death, during
nas the % eath Of
ceased. All who come to the house
must also observe these rules: The pc.
lice say they can take no definite &C.
tion until Friday. Grodnick died at
the hospital last Thursday morning, and
since the funeral the relatives have OBJ
served all the Jewish customs at the
residence, 1913 Bradford avenue.
The police are still convinced that
the man was murdered and are now only
waiting for the relatives to corroborate
the evidence already obtained.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
MORRILL, HAS SCHEME
Would Have Police and Firemen Out
side Political influence.

Efficient, but not sufficient was
Rev. G. l.. Morrill, s. characterization
yesterday of the police and fire depart
ments, $50 long as they remain in
politics. He argued for their COM
splete divorce from political graft, and
said they should be appointed by u
committee Of three republicans and two
moral integrity. The services at the
Peoples church were of a memorial
nature. The speaker paid high trib.
ute to the heroism of the dead firemen,
Messrs. Miller and and Fellows. He
had visited their families, who thanked
4 the public for it's, sympathy and aid
In the hour of their bereavement.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-19
INSPECTED THE LINE
Minneapolis Capital Interested in Iowa
Telephone System.

Thomas PEBBLES, manager of the Mis-
sissippi Valley Telephone company Of
Iowa, has returned after an inspection
of the 200 miles of line and stations
lat Keokuk, Fort Madison, Wapello,
Muscatine and Burlington. This prop
erty was recently acquired by Min
neapolis syndicate at cost Of 100000.
A central energy system and copper cir
cults for the service will be installed
at cost of $4,000.
Altho not in close connection with
Minneapolis, a link of only thirty miles
is necessary to connect the system with
st. Louis, and another short link will
establish connection with Chicago. The
line connects with 534 toll stations
John E. Andrus Of Yonkers is one
Of the principal stockholders. The Of
ficers are: President, S. S. Thorpe;
vice president, A.. 2: tombstone, presi-
dent Of the Keokuk Savings bank; sec
rotary, treasurer and manager, Thomas
PEBBLES of Minneapolis.