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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28
CANADIAN RECIPROCITY.

Des Moines Capital: Some newspa-
pers belonging to the tariff ripping
faction of the republican party are
saying that there is no issue pending
in regard to reciprocity with Canada
or in reference to the free admission
of farm products from Canada. If
this is true, for what purpose was the
National Reciprocity League organ
lied, and for what purpose is the mag
azine published by such league is
sued? If there is no Canadian free
trade issue, why did the governor
call attention to it in his inaugural
address? The entire reciprocity bus
mess, as at present organized, is in
the interest of free trade with Can
ada. Here are the titles of the vari-
Gus reciprocity leagues and their Of
ficers:
New England Reciprocity League
William E. Brigham, secretary, S03
Board of Trade Bldg, Boston, Mass.
Minnesota Branch of National Reel
procity League-Benjamin F. Boards
ley, secretary, 649 Endicott Bldg, ST.
Paul, MINI.
Lower Lakes Reciprocity League
Campbell Shaw, secretary, 73O Ellicott
Square, Buffalo, N. Y.
Tri-City Reciprocity League Ma
tional French, corresponding secre-
tary, Davenport, Iowa.
National Reciprocity League Ad.
ans Express Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
1t will be observed that all these
leagues are organized to promote
reciprocity" with Canada. The Ma,
tional Reciprocity Magazine published
in Chicago, deVotes nearly all its
pages to the question of free trade
with Canada.
The National Reciprocity League
evidently believes that if we have
free trade with Canada, there would
not be single new mill or factory
built in the Dominion. The Ameri.
can consular report for the year 1908
gives accounts of investments OF
American capital in Canada and the
building of manufacturing establish
ments by companies of Americans
The enthusiastic Americans who want
free trade with Canada think they
could stop all this business by letting
Canadian farm products into the
United States free of duty. 1t Is very
strange that the advocates of reci
procity in competitive products are
not concerned about the amount ot
American money that is being invest
ed in Mexico. Every big enterprise
in Mexico is generally owned or back
ed by Americans. Free trade witt
Mexico would not stop this flow ot
American money into that country
The American is proverbially enter
prising and is growing more so.
The Dominion of Canada is larger
than the territory covered by ths
United States, and 1t is folly to tall
about holding such country back By
trying to hinder her industries. Grea
Britain undertook to hold the colonie!
back by the same process, before thu
American revolution, but failed. Can
ada will grow and have manufactor
les. Mexico will grow and have man
ufactories. And it is right that the,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

Eddyville Tribune: Hon. John F.
Lacey will again be the unanimous
choice of the republicans of the Sixth
district to represent them in con-
gress. Wapello county leads out with
strong resolutions endorsing his tire.
less and able work for his district
and sends solid delegation to the
congressional convention, instructed
for him. Wapello will be followed by
the other counties of the district, and
for the seventh time this tribute OF
the confidence of his party will be
paid Mr.. Lacey.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28
EASTERN STARS.
Local Order is Inspected BY Mrs.
MendenhalI.

Oskaloosa Chapter No. LAG, Order
Of Eastern Star, was inspected Mon
day night by Deputy Grand Matron,
Mrs. Alice Head Mendennall, Of
North English. About sixty mem
bers of the Chapter were present,and
the work was done in an excellent
manner. After the business meeting,
refreshments were served and a royal
good time was enjoyed. The order
in Oskaloosa has been growing nicely
during the past two years, and this
city boasts of one of the strongest
Chapters in the state.
Mrs. Mendenhall complimented the
local lodge on the excellent work
done and made an instructive and en-
tertaining talk. Miss Nichols, of the
mandolin school, played throughout
the lectures and also gave beautiful
selection afterwards. Mrs. Menden-
hall went to Knoxville this morning
to give another inspection this even
ing. Mrs. F. D. Boyer accompanied
her.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28
RAIL WAY HARD HIT
BY SKUNK RIVER.
coLFAx AND NORTHERN LOSES
MILE or. TRACK.
WAS NEAR VALERA.
Nearly Four Inches Of Rain Has FaI.
len in the Des Moines Valley
During the Past Three
Days.

Des Moines, April 26.-As a result
Of the heavy rains, South Skunk riv-
er is on a rampage, and nearly a mile
and a half cf track of the Colfax 4
Northern railway near Valeria was
washed out yesterday. The vast bot
toms along the river are inundated,
and the river is said to be nearly two
miles wide in some places.
The damage to the Colfax & North
ern railway is the most serious yet
sustained The road is tied up com
pletely. The road is only about nine
miles long. and the damage will be
severe blow to them.
The farming lands along the bot
tom will be practically worthless un-
less the water recedes quickly. The
small grain that was planted will
probably be ruined.
Prediction Being Fulfilled.
Eddyville, April 26.-Tne people in
and about Eddyville are becoming
alarmed over the condition of the Des
Moines river, which has been rising
rapidly since yesterday morning. II
will be remembered that last summer
some predicted a worse flood this
spring than last. What they base
| their authority upon we do not know.
Early this morning it was rising at
the rate of five inches an hour, but
towards noon the rise got slower. 1t
is reported that there was a seven
foot rise coming from Des Moines,
which will probably strike here to-
might The water is already nearly
all over the bottom west of town.
The water is playing havoc with the
Sand Co.'s large sand pile on the
river bank north of the wagon bridge.
Four Inches Of Rain.
Des Moines, April 26.Three hun
dred and ninety-two tons per acre Is.
4 the weight of the raiP which has fal
\ len On the fields isay VI u Vicinity cg J'.o
4 ..s4es @Srsffts Isisi i =
hours, according to the figures given
out by Observer Chapel The total
amount in inches is $40, and the sec
tion touched by the rains of the past
| three days reaches to the north ana
northeast of Fort Dodge and the ex-
treme southeastern portion of the
state. ~'"~s>.
Between nine yesterday morning
and midnight last night the Des
Moines river rose two feet and a half,
gradually increasing from the 6.5
mark to an even 9 feet at IL O'clock.
Between 12 and 5 o'clock but little
increase could be noted, and since
that time it has been practically at a
standstill. y....
| Raging at Ottumwa.
Ottumwa.A April 26,-The Des Moines
river at this point has risen two feet
since Saturday night and at noon to-
day registered ten feet above low
water mark. The rise continues at
the rate of about two inches an hour,
and two foot raise is expected be-
fore it abates. Several slight wash
outs and landslides are reported along
the Rock Island between here and FL
| don
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28
I'm potf Of "A

Good advice rendered by Bloom
field News Republican: "This is a
year when republicans should speak
out, and make their declarations for
protection that protects, certain and
clear. No more compromises should
be INDUCED in. Let Iowa republican
ism stand where it has always stood,
on the side of sound finance and the
right kind of protection without any
apologies.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28
ALONG RURAL ROUTES
Mahaska County as Observed by a
Pencil Pusher.

Notwithstanding that this mas been
a backward" spring, the farmers are
pretty we'll along with their work.
Nearly all the oats and small grain
has been sown, and also considerable
.plowing for the corn crop has been
done. The country looks fine and in
nearly every field can be seen from
one to four teams. Proud Mahaska"
will be in line this year with gooc
crops, as well as good republican
majority. Mahaska county has, per-
haps, as many if not more, gCcc
farms and ''well fixed" farmers than
any county in the state. The farms
are all kept up in excellent shape and
the houses are mostly commodious,
with lawns, flower gardens and every
thing that beauties and makes a
home attractive. The farmer OF to.
Siay is up-to-date, most Of them get
daily mails, have telephones and are
well posted on current events-espe.
cially along tn telephone line.
Old Muchakinock is about thing
of the past. The store has been
moved to Buxton, and a general eX-
odus of the inhabitants has taken
place recently. Old "Muchy" has
been good old coal town, but the
coal has all been mined out and the
town will soon be off the map.
Colon is taking on new life and the
houses, many CT which have been emp.
ty for years, are filling up with min;
ers. 1t is thought that this will be
good camp and that Colon will come
to the front again.
Mr.. Thomas Carr a good farmer
and stock raiser near Colon, has sew.
enty-five head Of cattle, mostly Gallo
ways. Mr.. Carr has just completed
new stock barn, 80x52 feet, which
will comfortably hold 100 head of cat
tie. He believes in taking care OF
his farm machinery and everything
is put under roof when not in use
Mr.. Carr reads the Daily Herald and
| says he could not get along without
it, ..... .Ns
Mr.. George Morrow, just across
from Mr.. Carr's, is also an extensive
farmer and stock raiser. He has 1St
acres of fine land and his buildings
are large. Mrs. Morrow IS quite 6
chicken fancier and has seventy-twc
young chicks. to care for.
| T. w Caldwell has a general store
at White Oak, and does fine bust
ness. He is also postmaster, anc
keeps a neat office. His son, II. A
Caldwell, is manager of the store ant
deputy postmaster.
Jno. P. Asher, northwest of Rose
Hill, had the misfortune to have hi!
right leg badly mashed one day las
week. He was riding a horse and
became frightened and ran against {
tree, mashing his leg in painful
manner. He expects to be about il
time to oversee, the work on mis- farm
this spring. w..
Mr.. Kiser, near Indianapolis, ha
lived on his farm for over forty years
He has couple of hundred acres o
good land and is taking life easfe
now than he did thirty years age
His son-in-law, w. H. Davenport, I
managing the farm work.
i A. P. LaRue, who resides on hi
farm near indianapolis, has been sic
nearly all winter, but at present /
convalescent. Mr.. LaRue is we
along in years and don't get to Osks
loosa often.
j In the vicinity Of Indianapoli
there are number of "old tim
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

notwithstanding the fact that
Washington and Lincoln both were
born in the same month it is said to
be the crowning grief of Mr.. Bryan's
life that he can't bring Washington
and Lincoln still closer together.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

Nov that Admiral Skrydloff is to
do as he pleases with the Port Arthur
squadron, the Chicago Record-Herald
advises him to take it back in the
country somewhere and put it in a
cyclone cellar.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

man surely tried to feather his nest"
for nomination ais county attorney.
Neal is easily satisfied and the nomi-
mating convention should please the
young man.
About the only part G. E. Munroe
took in the proceedings was to retail
his tale of wee as to why he should
nave been city clerk, and ask for sup
port as candidate for county clerk.
$50
The absence of Oskaloosa's demo-
cratic mayor, John @. Williams, was
we'll noted by the delegates, and, by
the way. several city delegates point
ed proudly to the absence and infer
red they were the cause of that abb
sence.
TIL handiworlz of Alf Wooster is
plainly seen in the resolutions, and
Richard Burke acquiesced as neatly
as ne could. In fact, he has to; the
Hearst machine is powerful"
The Holland blood of Neal Yer
Ploeg showed itself when he took the
floor as against William Randolph
Hearst While the Hollanders here
abouts are for the most part demo-
cratic. they never were nor never will
be for such men as Hearst.
$50
Hon. James B. Bolton was not at
the convention. Why, we do not
know, unless it was as one delegate
from the city-put it: "If he had
showed up he would have got his bill
shot off,"
After the delegates to the state
convention had been chosen and they
by resolution instructed for Hearst,
Willard Carver insisted on still fur
ther clinching the matter by having
each delegate come before the con.
vention and personally pledge himself
to stay by Hearst or get off the dele
cation. This was carrying matters
a little too high-handed even for a
| democratic Hearst convention, and
they laid the matter under the ta-
BILE"
John M. Stoke, principal of the
Second ward schools, is very eff
cient democratic orator and his eff,
forts Saturday should surely have a
| tendency to land him the democratic
nomination for county superintendent
next year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

There are number of garbage
dump holes about the city being made
to receive and hold all manner or
filth and waste. Some of the places
are becoming nuisances Of the worst
sort and should be cared for by the
city health department
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

President Roosevelt has signed
the bill making an appropriation OF
$475 900 for the Lewis and Clark Ex-
position to be held next year at Port
land, Oregon. @.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

Colorado will exhibit at the
Worlds Fair 500 Greeley" potatoes
weighing in the aggregate one ton.
The Chicago Tribune surmises they
are called Greeley potatoes because
thy went west and grew up with the
country.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28
senator Harper. of Ottumwa.

Senator Harper, of Ottumwa, is
slated for senior vice commander of
the Iowa Loyal Legion at the meet
ing Of the commandery in May.
There will be no opposition to him.
His elevation at this time means that
next year he will be commander OF
the order. This is position of the
highest honor among veterans of the
tcjviI war.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28
THE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

Richard Burke, of the Times-Jour.
nal, is accused of suggesting, il not
writing, the various ideas" about
which Chairman Shangle talked. II
is even said that "Dick" insisted on
even stronger plea for the Canadian
reciprocity in competitive products
than Shangle saw fit and refused tc
crate thereon. Shangle, be it renlem
bered, was reared on an Iowa farm
and though democrat as he is, de
clines to go on record for free trade
in farm products, but is willing tc
LAY it wide open" on manufactured
articles
Neal Yer Ploeg as temporary chair
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

The Des Moines Register and
Leader foresees that the farmers OF
the state who hear Professor Holden
lecture will be very much beholden
to him. -
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

Immediately following this fine
rain will be a good time to plant that
garden you have been talking about
Get to work and save goodly num-
Der of dollars for yourself during the
season.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28
THE HERALD

lit looks to the Council Bluffs
Nonpareil as if the name Petropav-
lovsk had undergone wreck or two
before.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

Neal Yer Ploeg as temporary chair
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

In the vicinity Of indianapolis
there are number Of "old time
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-04-28

man surely tried to feather his nest"
for nomination ais county attorney.
Neal is easily satisfied and the nomi-
mating convention should please the
young man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
A Jolly Storm Party.

Golsboro, NJ c., Dec. 31-(Special)--
Last night at the beautiful residence of
Mr.. Nathan O'Berry, on West Center
street, Miss O'Berry and her guests, Miss
Searcy and Miss Nancy, Tennessee, We're
delightfully."- surprised when many of the
young ladies of the city accompanied by
their gentlemen, friends, rushed in upon
them, all unexpected Although it was
a surprise, the crowd was none the less
handsomely entertained, Goldsboro's
musical talent was well represented by
Miss Pipkin, Miss Smith, Miss Spicer, all
o. whom charmed the guests by their
sweet voices.
After all had enjoyed jolly good time
Mrs. OBerry surprised the crowd by in
viting them into the dining room and
serving some very delightful refrcshmente.
As the time drew near to say goodnight,
everyone joined In by saying that they
lad had the time of the Christmas holi-
days, and in pronouncng Miss OBerry
"a most charming hostess.
J The following were present: Miss Clara
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
The Iust-For-Fun Club Entertained.

Carthage, N. c., Dec. 31.-(Special.)--
The Just for Fun" Club, composed OF
about fifteen young ladies, gave an at
nome" last evening complimentary to the
visiting young ladies and the school girls
at home for the holidays.
The attractive Seawell residence, where
the at home was given, was ablaze Wltt
light. The guests were received at The
door by Misses Mary Worthy and Meta
Sheetz and in the drawing room by the
charming hostess, who, in her gracious
manner. made every one feel welcome.
Che different we'll appointed rooms and
halls were profusely festooned with lovely
flowers and were thrown wide open. In
the dining room, delicious repast was
served by the young ladies. In the lib
rary hot coffee was served. and in the
hall fruit punch. The punch bowl was
presided over by Misses Margaret Graves
and Pauline Ackiss.
During the festivities OF the evening
the guests were entertained by the sing
ing of Miss Lou Sheetz, of Harrisburg,
Pa, and Mrs. Seawell. and instrumental
music by Misses Alice Larkin and Mar
garet McIver.
Among those present were Misses Ethel
Johnson, OF aeQ springs, MdTsdleI MI
liver. Anna McIver, Minnie Brown. OF
Greensboro; Sallie Muse, Emily Cherry,
OF Norfolk; Mary Worthy, Lou Sheetz, of
Harrisburg, Pa; Meta Sheetz, LESSEE
Graves, Lucy Petty, Margaret Graves,
Rosa Humber, Bessie Stuart, May Stuart.
Mitchell Waddill, Alice Larkin. Kathryn
Bryan, Glenn Mcdonald, Matte Shaw,
Eula Blue, Florence Ackiss. Pauline Ac-
kiss Fannie Mcneil, Mamie Williamson.
Blennie Williamson, Lucy Miller. of Nor
folk, and Messrs. j. E. Muse, F. S. Wor-
thy, J. c. Petty, J. F. Cole. T. H. Rowan.
c. NJ Muse. T. B. King, G. H. Humber,
w. w Way, J. H. McLain, G. w. Nc
Neil, W. " Carter, Jesse Carter. w. A.
Stuart, j. C. Larkin, U. L. Spence, w. ].
Adams, A. A. Turner, c. F. Jenkins, R. A.
BRYAN and Rev. j. X. Roberts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Crinkley'S Cash Dept. Store.
40 to 232 Fayetteville Street.
Raleigh, North Carolina.

Our Xmas goods are piling in on every
train and new goods will continue to
come until Xmas.
In every dept. you will find nice Xmas
presents and all at Right Prices.
MUSICAL DEPT.
Guitars 1925, $500. $3.50, $500.
Mandolins $3.50. $500, $500.
Banjos SIPS, $500, $500.
Violins SIPS, $500, 1925.
Auto Harps bar $500.
Auto Harps bar $500.
Accordeons s1.25, $1.75, $3.50.
Mouth Harps to SOC.
Harp Holders %. soc.
Capo D. Astros rs, 3Oc.
Strings 10 cents set up.
FIXTURES AT LOW PRICES.
Toys, china goods, wagons, books aud
Christmas cards.
CARPET DEPT.
Rugs 25c to $3.50.
Art Squares $500 to $11.50
Next week we will show a new line-o
carrom, crokinole ard archarena boards.
A beautiful line of jardineres to come IN
next week.
HARDWARE DEPT.
Handled Axes SOC.
Wood Saws 3Sc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
raE NEWS AND OBSERVERS FRIDAY MORNING. JAN: |, 1904

spicer with Mr. Grtff Porter; Miss Sadie
spier with Mr. Tyson Dortch, Miss Geor-
gia Lee with Mr.. Litus Harper; Miss
Antoinette Burwell with Mr.. Norwood
Spicer: Miss Rachel Borden with Mr.. Tom
O'Berry; Miss Roselie Smith With Mr.
Charles Venerable Miss Matte Mash with
Mr.. Gibson; Miss Carrie MCGEE with MIR.
Douglass Creech; Miss Mary Scott Nun
roe with Mr.. Graves Smith; Miss Annie
Pipkin with Mr.. Paul Borden; Miss Ra-
cLel M. Borden with Mr.. Sidney Tomlin-
son: Miss McKoy with Mr.. Irwin Porter;
Miss Helen We'll with Mr.. Paul Yelverton;
Miss Ellen Dortch with Mr.. Gordon
Smith; Miss Elizabeth Borden with Mr.
Leslie Yelverton; Miss Hannah Dewey
with Mr.. Henry Jones'
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

Meat Choppers csc.
B l. Guns single S475.
b l. Guns double $780,
Knives and Forks Razors and Strops.
Heating Stoves $1.S5 to $3.50
DRY GOODS DEPT.
Wool Blankets $265, $780, $500.
Cotton Coo, to $500.
Towels and Table Linens.
LAMP DEPT.
Hall Lamps $1.15.
Round wick vase lamps $3.50.
Round wick nickle lamps $3.50.
Special values from 10c. up.
CLOTHING DEPT.
A few more overcoats for boys and men.
Also suits. Mems corduroy pants $1.40,
$170. Boys corduroy pants 40c., to Coo.
MISCELLANEOUS.
3 leaf screen $1.40.
Umbrella stands 60cc.
Wool underwear $3.50, $1.S5 a suit.
New line crockery.
Clocks &C.,, to $3.50.
Mems oyershoes 80, so, $100.
Ladies storm rubbers CSC.
Photo frames, Pictures, Mirrors, Trunks
Tables, Chairs, and Rockers.
Mail orders solicited.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01

Remember this sale closes December 20. Cone early
if you wish to get the pick. Other Christmas goods
being added daily :: :: :: ::
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
Huge Oysters.

The Department of Agriculture has re-
ceived from Beaufort a quantity of fine
oysters for the North Carolina exhibit at
the st. Louis Worlds Fair. 1t takes only
fifteen of these oysters to make quart.
They are as large, it is said. as any in
the world. They came from planted stock.
and the exhibit will demonstrate not only
the possibilities of this State in this im-
portant industry, but also what North
Carolina now is in regard to oyster
culture
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Judge Douglas Again in Health.
(snecial to News and Observer

Greensboro, N. c., Dec. S1.-Judge
Douglas, of the Supreme Court, returned
from Baltimore last night, where he has
been for more than a month in hospital
and has undergone a surgical operation.
His friends throughout the State will be
glad to learn that he is completely re
stored to health his physicians saying
that hi srecovery was remarkably quick
and complete. He will be able to resume
his official duties when the court meets
February 1st.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-01-01
THE COTTON vANE
The Prices as Variable as
the Wind.
The Local Spot Market For the Best
Cotton is Still Above Thirteen
Cents and Cotton Still Brings
GOOD Money.

Cotton went down and cotton climbed
up yesterday.
But the downs and the ups have had
very little effect on the loca! spot otton
market.
For the price in Raleigh is still about
10 cents much of the sales being above
that figure. Some cotton sold below 10
cents but this was tinged. che basis OF
the sales here yesterday was Is cents
pound.
The receipts here this wee have been
very light. 60 bales only, as against so
for the same week last year The sales
yesterday were SO bales at FROM 10 to
10 IA as against 20 bales a year ago at
from IA to 3-S cents a pound.
The future market is now a variable
one the weather vane of cotton prices
shifting as bears or bulls blow more Wig
orously. The market went off yesterday
morning. but before the day closed had
recovered about % points on the de
cline.
The fluctuations are regarded here by
cotton men as not materially e1fectinS
the bull campaign for higher prices. 1t
ment are not unwilling to see their trail
ers of the small ind shaken off, and that
this has been accomplished BY the yal2a-
tions in the market in the past few days
There is expected to be another bull
movement next week. The government
ginners report will then be made public
and this report is expected to be decidedly
bullish showing a small crop and backing
up the crop report of less than ten mil
lion bales.
That the Raleigh spot cotton market
is a leading market was demonstrated
to the writer of this article by visit
to South Carolina this week. In Spartan
burg he found cotton quoted at from II
to 12h cents a pound. while in Raleigh
it was selling at from IS to 1914 cents a
pound.
What the price of cotton is to be today.
or in the next few days is a problem or
exact figures are expected. Yet it seems
safe to say that the figures will be close
about IS cents for some days. while the
conditions indicate higher prices during
the first three months Of this year.