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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
ROCK ISLAND OFFICIALS.
Enroute From Denver They Stop On.
Iy at OskaIoosa and Des Moines.

Oskaloosa was honored last night
by the presence Of General Manager
H. L. Miller, of the Rock Island sys.
tenn. He came by special train from
Denver, making only one other stop
en- route, that at Des Moines, and
there only for few minutes. From
here he went directly to Chicago. The
itinerary Of the journey indicates the
Importance attaching to Oskaloosa.
The gentleman and his party are
out on their general tour of inspec
ton and during their sojourn in this
city were entertained by members OF
the Oskaloosa Commercial Club, So
licitor G.. w. Sewers and Local Agent
A. l.. Snodgrass. They were taken
on a drive about the city during the
evening. The gentlemen all express
ed themselves as much. pleased with
the treatment received at the hands
Of the townspeople, with the city it.
self and with the prospect of bust
ness for the Rock Island system in
this locality in the future. Those in
the party we're: ..->'~ "'s
n. l.. Miller, General Manager.
H. S. Gable, General Supt. FL
w. H. Given, Division Supt.
. c. E. McKim, General Supt. OF
Transportation.
]. o. Crockett, Supt. of Telegraph
]. B. Fitzpatrick, General Master
Mecanic. '5..s '#
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
SWEEP OF FLAMES
DESTROYS DOCKS.
SEVEN BIG PIERS AT JERSEY
CITY BURNED.
LOSS PLACED AT 81, 900. 900
Many Freight Cars Burned, and
Large Number of Tugs and
Small Boats Are Also
Destroyed.

New York, May 80. Seven freight
and coal piers OF the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna & Western railroad in Jersey
City were destroyed by fire that
started about five o'clock Sunday after
noon in Pier IL, on which a lot OF bar
rels of oil were stored. The flames
spread rapidly. Pier II was 800 feet
long and was soon ablaze its entire
length, and the firemen, who were try
ing to fight the fire from the shore,
were able to accomplish but little. The
flames swept across to Pier II and be-
yond, being finally checked at Pier 5,
which is new coal trestle, steel
framed and ironclad. Here the firemen
and fireboats made desperate stand
and stayed the advance of the fire un-
til the burning piers crumbled and fell
into the water. Although there was
but little wind, sparks fell all along the
water front for the better part of a
mile, endangering the Lackawanna de-
pot and even the Hamburg-American
and Bremen line piers, where the fire
men were kept busy playing streams of
water upon the buildings and over the
ships at their docks. The building of
the Hoboken Coke company, five
blocks from the main fire, was set
ablaze by burning brands, but the fire.
men responded quickly and the build
ing was only slightly damaged. A num-
Der of canal boats and several tugs
we're burned, the loss of small boats
being variously estimated at from 80
to 200 The number of freight cars
burned is not known, but on this class
of rolling stock and on coal cars the
loss will be heavy. Piers IL and II
were full of general merchandise; Piers
Z, s, 8 and 10 were used for coal, and
Pier was grain loading pier. The
loss is estimated at $1,000,000.
Heavy Loss at New Orleans.
New Orleans, May Boa fire caused
by'crossed electric wires did about half
a million dollars damage Sunday. The
Louis H. Rice saddlery factory, Com
,mon and Magazine Streets, the Sim
monds Manufacturing company and the
Meig Brady e. Lincoln woodenware es-
Enlistment were destroyed and half
dozen others damaged. The fire was in
the heart of the wholesale district and
was we'll fought, being stopped short
of two oil companies and several big
drug establishments Insurance $780,
600. i.,3a
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
ANOTHER LARGE
COAL COMPANY.
WILL HAVE ITS HOME IN MAHAs.
kA COUNTY.
BALTIMORE MEN INTERESTED.
National Union Coal Company Organ
lied With a Capital Stock Of
$25 ,ooo--Mlnes Are Located
Southwest of Beacon.

The National Union Coal company
of Mahaska county has filed articles
Of incorporation with Recorder Nc
Cord. The body corporate is compos.
ed Of e. Donovan Hoffman, of Balti-
more, Md, William L. Cooney, OF
Baltimore, Md, and Martin J. Ward,
Of Eddyville. The corporation com,
menced on the 9th of May, 1904, and
will run twenty years. 1t shall have
all the rights of coal company and
shall buy, sell and work coal lands,
etc. The capital stock of the cor.
poration is $4,000, divided into shares
Of $50 each, and may commence bus.
mess as soon as $4,000 capital has
been subscribed. The principal place
of business shall be at the mines OF
the said company in Mahaska county
southwest of Beacon. There the an
nua elections shall be held. Offices
may be placed in Eddyville, Oska-
loosa, or at Baltimore, Maryland. The
first annual election shall be held on
the second Tuesday in June, 1905.
Until said meeting the Board of Di.
rectors shall consist Of e. Donovan
Hoffman, of Baltimore, Nd, treasur-
er; VIM. /. Cooney, of Baltimore,
Md, secretary; Martin J. Ward, of
Eddyville, vice president; James G.
Ward, of Barbour county, West Vir-
ginia; John X. Shaw, Jr., of Balti-
more, Nd, president. So.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
BIG BARN BURNED.
Mysterious Fire on the c. D. RandeIl
Place Near Wright.


Place Near Wright.
Fremont, May &c. D. Randell,
who lives near Wright, lost his horse
barn by fire Friday night. 1t was dis
covered by his daughters about a.
M, the brilliant light shining in their
bed chamber window awakening
them. The family were soon aroused
but nothing was saved but one set of
harness, and Mr.. Randell was some
what burned on the top of his head
in rescuing it from the flames. Luck
lily the horses were not in the barn,
as Charley had turned them in the
pasture the evening before-the first
time this spring. Besides the build
ing the loss includes some corn, ~
tons of hay, some farming imple-
ments, harness and odds and ends.
He was carrying $3.50 Insurance and
his loss will reach $1,000. The orr
gin of the fire is a mystery. ...,.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
MAY GO TO CHINA.
Gen. Lincoln Offered a Place in the
Imperial Army. .,....

Des Moines, May 30.-General James
Rush Lincoln, of Ames, colonel of the
Fifty fifth Iowa, has been rendered a
commission in the Chinese army as
brigadier general. General Lincoln
commanded a brigade in the Spanish
American war and is recognized as
one of the best tacticians in the
state. He has been a soldier from
youth, having fought for the lost cause
in therwar of the rebellion and having
instructed the college militia at
Ames for many years. His two sons
are officers in the regular army.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
Returned Missionary.

Mrs. Ed Taylor entertained Mrs
Ethel Garrett, a returned missionary
from China, during a short visit. The
lady was en- route to join her hus.
band, Frank Garrett, in attendance at
the convention of missionaries to he
held in Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr.. Garrett
has been in New York City since
their return to1this country, studying
languages.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
OPEN SHOP WON.
Union Painters Agree to Work With
Non-union Men.

Sioux City, May 30.-The open shop
policy won out against the Sioux City
trades unions in the settlement Of the
strike Of journeymen painters and
paper hangers. In an arbitration con
ference the eighty-two strikers agreed
to go back to- work with non-union
mem The former wages will be paid.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
GARFIELD TOWNSHIP.
Sunday School Convention at Elm
aS Grove.

The fifteenth annual Sunday school
convention of Garfield township will
be held at Elm Grove school house,
Thursday; juno 2, 1904. 8tlv
An excellent program has been pre-
pared for the occasion, including ad-
dresses by W.. w. williams, Clark
Terrell, Miss Jennie Morrison, MIS-
sionary A. L. Fales, Rev. Peclzham,
VIM. Bowen and others.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
Esqulre STANLEY h Bad WAY.

Justice Chas. Stanley, who has
been lying very i'll at his nome on
North f street for a number of weeks
past. suffering with pneumonia, has
been taken with a relapse and Satur-
day night he was very low. He pass
ed very bad Sunday, but is much
Better again today ise
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
HEAD-END COLLISION.
Rock Island Passenger Train Crashes
Into Freight.

Atlantic, Ia, May 30-West bound
passenger train No. so, on the Chica-
go, Rock Island C Pacific, crashed
head-on into freight train six miles
west of here. Both engines were
wrecked and several cars smashed.
No one was seriously injured, both
engine crews saving themselves by
jumping.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
LABOR COMMISSIONER.
Alfred Sheppard Will Succeed Deputy
A. z. Holder.

Des Moines, May 30-Alfred Shep-
pard, a machinist Of Sioux City, has
been appointed deputy labor commits
sioner to succeed A. E. Holder, June
/. Mr., Holder goes to Washington,
ID. O., to accept the position of assist
ant editor of the Machinists Journal.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02
iowa state College.

The annual Commencement exer-
eises at the Iowa State Agricultural
college at Ames will occur on June
8 to s. The graduating exercises
proper win be on Wednesday, and
the address,will be made by Pres.
Jordan. Of Leland Stanford univer-
sity.1 @ts3 siassi " M ,,t
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02

The assessment OF Pottawattamie
county shows decrease Of 1881, L62
over that OF last year. The falling
on is said to result from the fewer
number Of cattle now being fed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02

III It Is estimated that 1000 men will
take part in the fireman's tournament
at Des Moines June 21. a
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-06-02

4 The following are buried some
where In the south. Their names are
marked by stones in Forest cemetery
and these are annually decorated:
Tnos A. Kennahan Chas.. Stevens
George Masteller Jacob d. Haney.
NJ d. Gilchrist .H
Spanish-American Soldiers.
Harry Stone Edwynne Kissick
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
Deafness Cannot Be cured

by local applications, as they can reach
the diseased portions OF the ear, There
is only one way to euro deafness, and
that Is by constitutional remedies. Deaf.
ness is caused by an inhamed condition
OF the mucous lining OF the Eustachiar
Tube. When this tube is inflamed yon
have a rumbling sound or imperfect
hearing, aud when it is entirely closed
deafness is the result, and unless the
inflammation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condition.
hearing will be restored forever; nine
cases ont OF ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an infamed condi-
ton of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case OF Deafness Caused by ca
tarrh) that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o,
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
STILES LEFT A GOOD ESTATE
Former Amerious Negro Left Valuable
Property,

William Fl. Stiles, former Ameri.
Gus negro and who died several days
ago in Liberty county, left a valuable
estate, appraised at more than 500, 600.
His es ate consists of improved prop
ertY near Savannah, money, livestock,
etc. His real estate is worth $16 .4OC.
while his personal property is APPRAISED
at 49, 1856 Stiles was a vary intelligent
negro and remarkable one. He was
an ante~bellum negro, and as such
WORKED here in Americus. After the
war he drifted to the coast md for
many years represented Liberty coun-
ty in the Georgia legislature, the only
negro in that body. But he was ever
cour eous and polite to the limit, and
held the respect and friendship of eve
ryone. He has often visited Americas
in recent years, and the older citizens
here always gave the open hand to ge-
NAL old "BIll" Stiles. Peace to the
ashes of this faithful old friend
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
Can You Eat +?

J. B. Taylor, prominent merchant
of Chriesman. Tex, says: 81 could not
eat because of weak stomach. lost
all strength and r an down in weight
All that money could do was done. but
all hope of recovery vanished Hearing
of some wonderful cures f. C ed by use
of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, L concluded
to try it. The first bottle b ent fl tied me,
and after taking four bottles, am fully
restored to my usual strength, weight
and health" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
digests what you eat and cures. Sold by
W, A. Rsmbert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
COnsumptiYes Made Comfortable.

IncipisnU consumption Is cured by
Foley's Honey and Tar, but we do not
hold out false hopes to consump tive by
claiming that it will cure tins dread
disease in the advanced stages; but if
the lungs are not too far gone FOley's
Honey and Tar will effect cure, as it
stops the rscklng cough and soothss tho
infiamed air passages giving them g
chance to heal, and even in the advaC ced
stages it always gives comfort and re-
lief. A. A. Herren, of Finch, Ark,
writes: Foley's Honey and Tar is the
best preparation for coughs and lung
trouble. know that it has cured con-
sumption in the first stages" Hudson
Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
One of Many,

II. A. Tisdale, of SummeIton. s. O.,
suffer ed for twenty years with the Piles.
Specialists were employed and many
remedies used but relief and permanent
good was found only in the use of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. This is only
one of the many, many cures that have
been tffected by this wonderful remedy.
In buying Witch Hazel SaJve it is only
necessary to see that you get the genu.
inc Dew It's, made by E. G. Dewitt
Co., in Chicago, and cure is certain
De Wits Witch Haz3l Salve cures al
kinds of piles, cuts, burns, bruises. &C.
zema, letter, ringworm, skin diseases,
etc. Sold by W. a. Rembert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
MEETING OF COUNCIL TONIGHT
Important Business Will Command
Attention.

The solons will sit in solemn con-
clave in the council chamber tonight,
Bnd several matters of Importance will
command their attention. Prominent
among these is the assessment of the
tax rate for the current year, and over
this the councilmen will pore long and
earnestly There is a disposition to
lower the tax rate this year, in view of
the increased values, ETC., if 1t can be
done without detrlment to the city, and
the councilmen will investigate the
matter in its every phase to the end OF
affJrding relief, If possible. Several
other matters of interest will be dis
cussed ans the session will be of more
than ordinary Importance
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
SIXTEEN POINTS THE DECLINE.
And Cotton Values Took Tumble of
Course

Another uc3essful raid of the bear
element yesterday knocked the props
from under the cotton market and
prices took tumble. From 90 cents,
the price paid during the morning, il
declined an eighth of a cent along the
line, 81 cents being at the to. of the
afternoon programme. Sellers in Amer
icus are not inclined to accept these
prices, and sales yesterday were none
too numerous. Heavy receipts con-
tinue to hammer fhe market, and &c
receipts show q decrease. prices will
shoot above the ten cents figure again
Cotton is we'll worth ten cents, even
twelve cents, but if the spinners car
get it fJr 81 cents they will smother
their conscience and do so.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
HON. WALTER E. sTEED HERE
MingIes For Day With Friends in
Americus.

Hon. Walter Steed, of Butler, is IN
the city mingling with his many friends.
Mr.. Steed is one of Georgla's promin-
ent Legislators and the entire Third
district is proud of the record he has
made for himself and the state during
the several years he has represented
the people il the House and State
Senate. Senator Steed is candidate
for president of the Senate and has the
endorsement of number of districts
already pledged to him. He is making
an active canvass and has the most
aattering prospects of success from
support of strong friends thong hout
the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
Phone 49, AMERlCUS ILLUMINATING & POWER CO
BRINGING BALES TO AMERIcus
Wagon Train from Webster Game Yes
terday.

An inspiring spectacle presented on
Americas busy streets yesterday after
noon was train of wagons, cotton la
den, from Webster county. The line
of wagons recalled the days here be-
fore the advent of SO many railroads,
and when wagon trains instead of
freight trains hauled thousands of
bales here annually It was sight to
see the teams from other counties lined
up at the warehouses daily during the
cotton season. and while the bales still
come here it is by different means OF
transportation. A shipment of fifty
bales here yesterday from a Dooly
county plantation was quite as inter-
esting as the wagon trains, and there's
still more coming from there and other
counties.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
Good For Children

The pleasant to take aud harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives instant
relief in all cases of Cough, Group and
La Grippe because it does not pass i'm
mediately into the stomach, but takes
effect right at the seat of the troubled
It draws out the Inflammation. heals
and soothes aud cures permanently by
enabling the lungs TO contribute pure
life giving and life sustaining oxygen to
the blood and tissues. Sold by W. a
Rambert.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
The Original,

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
m rit and popularity of Foley's Honey
and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. ask for Foley's Honey
and Tar aud refuse any substitute offer
ed as no other preparation will give the
same satisfaction. Il is mildly laxative.
1t contains no Opiates and is safest for
children and delicate persons. Hud son
Drug 90.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
Nerve Tension.

foe to health is nerve tension, sometimes
due to hurry and worry, but nine times out
of ten due to poor indigestion,a bad stomach,
torpid liver or constipation. These Condi-
tons all react on the mind and will keep
your nerves on edge if you do not remove
them by using Green's August Flower. There
is no better stomach medicine in the world
than August Flower, and no surer cure for
indigestion or dyspepsia. Trial bottle csc.
Big bottle, 75c. At all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
Confessions of a Priest,

Rev Jno. s. COX. of Wake, Arkansas,
writes. "For II years l suffered from
Yellow JaundIoe, / consulted num-
Der of physicians and tried all sorts of
medicines, but got no relief. Then I
negan the use of Electric Bitters and
feel that l am now cured of disease
that had me in it's grasp for twelve
years." If you want a reliable medicine
for Liver and Kidney trouble, stomach
disorder of general debility, get Electric
Bitters It's guaranteed by El1ridge
Drug S ores. Only 900.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
TO CONTINUE THIS Passionate.
Rev, Neighb Or Wi | Not Consider Call
E SeWhere

Quite recently Rev. r. E. Neighbor,
pastor. of the FIRST B Aptist church here,
has been asked to consider call to the
Lake City, Fla, church, with a good
financial backing, and also acall to q
church in good field in Texas. How
ev-r, as his congregation here would
b unwilling that he should leave, it is
not at all likely that either call will be
given consideration
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
ASSAULT TRIAL is POSTPONED
Walker Trial i'm Schley Court is Put
OFF

For the third time the case of the
State VS.. George Walker, assault with
intent to murder, has been continued
in Schley superior court upon motion
of the defendant Walker is charged
with having made a murderous assault
upon State Senator T. G.. Hudson at
Lacrosse year or two ago, his SOP, it
was said, taking part In the ARRAY.
Senator Hudson was badly beaten up
and for several weeks was confined to
his home in Americas, where he was
brought from Lacrosse for surgical
treatment. At two terms of court
Walkers counsel secured postpone
ment of the trial upon the plea of his
alleged illness, while at This term OF
court the alleged illness of Walkers
uncle in Alabama did the work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
A Love Letter.

Would not interest you il you're look
ing for a guaranteed SaIve for Sores,
Burns or Piles. Otto Dodd. of Ponder,
Mo writes: ~ suffered with an ugly
eore for year, but box of Bucklen' q
Arnica Salve cured me. It's the best
SalYe on earth. Csc at Eldr1dge Drug
Stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14

Wanted-A " hite fl ,e boy, houes,
and courteous, who is not ashamed to
sweep out, make fire and bring water.
Desira lie place for right boy. Write
in own hand to Lock Box ''N" Amerl-
Gus, Ga 131w
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
MAY ENLARGE WATER SYSTEM.
Either Another Compressor or Add
tionaI Reservoir.

Some additions will have to be made
to the waterworks system here shortly,
though the council has settled upon no
plan az yet. Il is likely that another
storage reservoir of half million gal
Ions capacity will be built, which would
afford the desired requirements. It is
possible, also, that a new air com.
pressor for lifting the water from ar
tesian wells will be purchased for the
water station at an early date.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
WAS GREAT SUCCESS
Hundreds Attended the Rehoboth As
ISOLATION.

Amer1cus Baptists who attended the
meeting of the Rehoboth Association at
Montezuma this week returned home
yesterday, the convention adjournIng
after the morning session. The reports
on mission, educational and other de
nominational interests were very graf
flying. The report on education was
discussed by Professor w Ell. Kilpat-
rick. The attendance has been the
largest in many years. Pastor H. P.
Jackson, of the BaptisG church, and the
people of Montezuma are delighted
with the work accomplished.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
FUNERAL PARTY TO ROCHELLE
Body of Little Child Carried TO,
Burial.

A funeral party spent several hours
in Americus yesterday caring for the
body of little one which was being
carried to Rochelle for burial. The
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. SiIee, OF
Ponds, Ala. Mr.. and Mrs. L. F.
Nance and Mr.. A. j. Nance, also of
Ponds, made up the party with the lit
tie casket.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14
RIVER is BUT a TINY STREAM.
Flint Is Lower Now Than Ever Known
Before.

Unless it rains very soon the county
line between Sumter and Dooly will be
mar ked out and the iron bridges al
sold for junk. Railroad men in Amer
icus say that both the Flint and Chat
tahoochee rivers are lower than ever
known before They are but few
yards in width, and can be waded at
many points. The drought is general
throughout this section, and streams
everywhere are failing rapidly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14

Why suff II yourself, or let others
suffer pain when relief may be had at
once by using Hamlin's Wizard OH?
SOC at all druggists.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14

California PrUne Waters for indiges-
tiop, billiousnese; there ia nothing bet
ter, $50 box. REMBERT's DRUGSTORE
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-10-14

For 2ent-Hou5o N. 833 Church
street. Apply to Mrs. M. L.. Jones,
Brannon avenue. 8tf