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The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Iowa has the largest number OF
four-legged hogs of any state in the
union, or 7,364,26S head, worth on an
average $3.50 each, or "a cents more
than the average for the country.
This state is second in the number
of mich cows, with 1,363,094 head,
New York being first with 1865, 1928
head. Iowa is also second in the
number Of other cattle, Texas being
first.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

An experiment which city prop.
erty owners will watch with interest
is to be conducted in Cincinnati when
two houses, one built Of concrete, the
other of steel, iron and fire proof
brick, are to be erected, filled with
infiammable material and then set
on fire. They are to be constructed
on plans that will give draft and ev-
cry aid to the fire which will be fed
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03
A pMINIsTRAToR,s NOTICE.

IA Notice Is hereby given TO All
persons interested, that on the 9Th
day Of February, A. D., 1904, the I'M
dersigned was appointed by the dis
trict court of Mahasks county, Iowa,
administrator of the estate of John
Chiefly, deceased, late of said Ma
haska county, Iowa. All persons In
debted to said estate will make pay
ment to the under igned, and tho :
having claims against the same VIII
present them legally authenticated
to said court for allowance.
Dated February 3, 1904.
JOSEPH BOYD, Administrators.
29w3 r. K, DAVIS, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Everybody and the press every
where has been extolling the practl-
scal wisdom of Mark Hanna, says the
Cedar Rapids Republican, and it was
Mark Hanna who said not many
months ago: Let we'll enough alone;
for Gods sake, keep letting well
enough alone" '-.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

"A scientist tells us that there
are 96,42O,OO0 germs in a one dollar
bill. The st. Louis World can not
understand how any scientist could
keep a dollar bill long enough to
count that many germs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

EVERY time the legislature pass
es a new law it is adding material for
technicalities to help criminals es-
cape justice" rmearks the Boone Re,
publican,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Walter Wellman is a democrat,
but he sees the trend of political
events and will not be surprised ii
Roosevelt has more electoral votes
and a larger popular vote than any
other man who ever ran for the pres
idency.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

The Des Moines Capital approves
and strongly urges the adoption Of
the bill prohibiting the docking OF
horses tails. Nature" it says, gave
the horse its present form and cone.
illness. 1t made the horse a thing OF
beauty, and required no suggestion
from man in the completion of the
process.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

There is only one kind of repub-
licanism," says the Osceola Sentinel,
"and that is the true blue without
any mixture of democracy, popUlism
or any other ism"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

"A bill desired by the Association
of Retail Liquor Dealers has been in
troduced in the state senate, making
the hours of opening for saloons 6 a.
m. to II p. m. and providing they may
keep open on Labor Day, New Years
Day and February % and on days for
school and special elections.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

"A table issued by the national de-
partment Of agriculture shows that
iowa has raised, 100000 bushels
more corn in seven years past than
any Of the states.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

lin divinity essay written by an
English school boy appeared the fol-
lowing passage: $50 he sed unto
Moses, Come forth but he come fifth
and lost the jobb. Moral, Git up
urly."
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

with wood, oil and other inflamnable
material. The fire will be allowed to
burn certain length of time, SUM-
Client to thoroughly test the fire re-
sisting quality of the material.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Deacon (severely)-Do you know
where bad boys go who go fishing on
Sunday?
Tommy (eagerly)-Yessir, out al
Skunk river just above the water
works.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

John B. Currie, oil inspector for
Iowa,has discovered harmless meth
cd of coloring gasoline red ana recon-
mends it as being the only safe way
to distinguish from kerosene.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

The populists will hold their
convention in st. Louis on the Fourth
of July. 1t is safe to predict that the
populists will have a hot one.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Mrs. Kate Courtwright, formerly Of
the Eddyville Tribune, has taken a
bigger job in becoming editor of the
Agra (oklahoma) News.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

4 lit Is suspected by the Sioux City
journal that the last time the back
bone o. winter was broken it was re-
placed by an India rubber one.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Upon our insides will be found
the latest war news" says the Colfax
Clipper. Won't the celebrated spring
water put out the fire?
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

IA new brand of canned hash is
being prepared for use by the army.
The horrors of war will soon be great
enough to insure universal peace.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

The state board of control has pur-
chased a farm adjoining the soldiers
orphans home at Davenport, paying
therefor $4,000.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Japan is winning victories IN
peace as well as war. A Yokohama
maiden has just captured a nephew
Of J. Pierpont Morgan.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Judge Sherwin, Of the supreme
court, in a written opinion holds that
persons who place themselves in dan
ger for acts of beneyolence can not
recover for damages.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Men must stand on the plat
forms made by their national partie;
No man is higher than his party
William Mckinley.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

Washington has wisely conclud-
ed TO do some more street paving
this year, and more wisely yet has de.
scided to use Oskaloosa brick.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1904-03-03

The Cedar Rapids Gazette con-
cludes that the Jap is a sort of water
Doer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
Rheumatism in Hogs,

1t is hard to say what causes rheu-
matism among hogs, although it may
be generally found that they have oc-
cupied damp quarters at some time
during their growing period. Medi-
cine may or may not do them good
but it is safest not to fool with drugs
The better plan is to let them have all
the charcoal and wood ashes they will
eat, supply them with clean, dry bed
ding, and tempt them to exercise by
turning them out on a good range
where the grass is thick and fresh.
All corn should be taken from them
during the summer and the feeding
Of grain should be confined to mid
dlings or bran, with more or less clean
slop in which vegetables are literally
placed. Clean water for drinking may
be supplied, but no inducement offer
ed the animals to root or to wallow.
Swine suffering from rheumatism
should be kept in a a lot by them
selves and be given special care
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
Preserving Fence Posts.

The Well-known methods Of preserv-
ing fence posts and wood, which are
partly embedded in the earth, are only
effective when both the charring and
tarring are applied. Should the posts
only be charred, the charcoal forma-
ton on the surface would act as an alb
sorber Of the moisture, and, if any
thing, only hasten the decay. By ap
plying a coating Of tar, without pre-
vious charring, the tar would only
form q casing about the wood, and
would not penetrate to the depth
which the absorbing properties of the
charcoaled surface would insure. Wood
that is exposed to the action Of water
Or let into the ground, should first be
charred, and then, before it has entire
" cooled, be treated with tar till the
wood is thoroughly impregnated. The
acetic acid and oils contained in the
tar are evaporated by the heat and
only the resin is left behind. This pen
etrates the pores of the wood and
forms an alright and waterproof en-
velope. 1t is important to impregnate
the wood a little above the line of ex-
posture.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
RUSSIAN OFFICIALS
OPEN u. S. MAIL.
Letters Directed to Cruiser Cincinnati
Captured on British Steamer and
Read

Washington, D. c., Oct. 15.-It has
been discovered that a pouch containing
mail for the United States cruiser Gin
cinnati. then at Nagasaki Japan, which
was aboard the British steamer Calchas
when that vessel WAS seized by the Rus
sian Vladivostok squadron, had been
opened while in the possession Of the
Russian officials, subsequently resealed,
and sent on to it's destination.
Notified by Japan.
This inforation came to the postof1lce
from the japanese postal administration
in conformity with q practice always fol
lowed when there has been any mishap
in the delivery Of mail pouches
The matter will be referred to the state
department for action. This latest phase
Of the seizure Of the Calchas mails has
caused painful surprise in official circles,
and if the act was Willingly done, pro-
test will be lodged with the Russian gov
eminent.
Russians Claim Right.
st. Petersburg, Oct ia Russian
correspondent at Vladivostok sends a
dispatch to the Moscow Slovo, which
evidently was inspired by the naval au-
the authorities for the seizure of the
mails.
The dispatch admits that several bags
addressed to warships Of the American
Asiatic squadron were not opeEed and
were left under seal at the postoffice.
The whole mail, with the exception Of
the correspondence addressed to japanese
government institutions, was sent on to
Japan by the German steamer Arabia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
HELD FOR DISASTER.
President Roosevelt Directs the Dis
charge of Three Steamboat
Inspectors.

Washington, ID. c., Oct. 17.-President
Roosevelt has written letter to Secre-
tary Metcalf of the department of com
merce and labor in connection with the
report, made public, of the United States
commission appointed to investigate the
disaster to the steamer Gen. Slocum, dl-
recting him to carry into effect the rec
concentrations of the commission.
He also directs that Robert ). Rode,
supervising inspector of the Second dis
trict, steamboat inspection service, and
James a. Dumont and Thomas I'll. Bar
rett. local inspectors in charge of the port
of New York, be discharged from the
service, the commission holding them di-
rectly responsible for the laXity of the
steamboat inspection to which the $40
cum disaster was directly attributable.
The President refers to the Indictment
of the Camden, n. j., men for placing
bars of iron in cork used in making life
preserverS and in this connection says:
This offense was of so heinous a char
acter that it is difficult to comment upon 1t
with proper self restraint 1t appears that
the national legislature has never enacted
a law providing in set terms for the punish
ment Of this particular species of infamy,
doubtless because 1t never entered the mead
or any man that SO gross an 1nfamy could
be perpetrated. l suggest that you report
this whole matter to Congress, transmitting
these two reports, and at that time calling
special attention to the need of imposing an
adequate penalty for the making of selling
Of defective livesaving appliances.
Secretary Metcalf is requested to have
thorough examination made of the en-
tire inspection force Of the port Of New
York, with the object Of wedding out all
the men whom such examination shall
show to be untitled to perform the duties
of their positions
In conclusion the President says:
l wish particular emphasis laid upon the
proposal of the commission that there be
created by law a special body thoroughly
to investigate the laws which are supposed
to provide for the safety of passengers on
steamboats,, especially on excursion boats,
where the prime causes of danger are the
overcrOwding and the fimsy and highly in
The findings Of the commission are a
general arraignment of those in charge of
the Gen. Slocum for negligence, the sub
stantial details of which have been pre-
viously published. OF the master of the
vessel it is said:
The evidence before the commission es-
tablishes the fact that the master made no
attempt whatsoever to fight the fire, to eX-
anime It's condition, or to control assure,
direct, or aid the passengers in any way
whatever. 1t is alleged that he was unable
to reach the place where the passengers
were by reason of the fire, but this is con-
tradicted by the evidence of many witnesses
and is obviously not true.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19

didn't your father at one time keep
a drug store on the north side2'
'tHe did," replied Mr.. Binks, Won
dering what that had to do with his
testimony.
"Now, Mr.. Binks," pursued the
grand juror, didn't you at one time
steal a number Oh wine bottles from
your father
Certainly not, STRIP shouted Mr..
Binks. standing up Indignantly, while
the other twenty-five jurors stared
at the bearded member.
eyes, you did, Tom." exclaimed that
mysterious person, leaving his seat in
the row Of jurors and advancing to
Mr.. Binks with extended hand, "be-
cause I helped you and I took 'em
around to the front and sold 'em again
to the old man. Don't you know me,
you old fraud?"
Then they had a reunion and the
grand jury took q recess.-Chicago
Daily News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
GAMBLING IN HUMAN LIVES.
The Weird Sport Is Carried on IN
London.

The Weird Sport Is Carried on IN
London.
"Policies, I'll wager, are already pc
mo taken out in London on the lie OF
little Alexis, the new heir to the Rus
sion throne" said an insurance agent
70 writer for the Louisville Courier
Journal. 1.-THE English gamble horribly
in life insurance, and Alexis must ap-
naal TO them as wonderful risk. They
will pay high for him, though.
.1The insurance rates on all royal
lives are q tribute to the power of the
nihilists and anarchists, for they are
co hinge as to be almost prohibittve.
The rate on the King of England Is
enormous, and among monarchs his Is
the lowest rate of any. That on the
Russian Gear is the higest. The Gar
Is n bad risk Many companies would
not insure him on any consideration.
"But Lloyds, the great London con-
Germ, would insure anything or any
body-Prof Langley going up In one
of his flying machines, japanese spy
about to enter Port Arthur, a Russian
battleship going into battle. And hence
Iloyds is willing to insure the poor
little Russian heir, and certain class
of men. taking advantage Of this fact,
are procuring policies upon the baby S
life.
Gambling on lives is a CHASTITY form
Of sport, and l believe that 1T is prac-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
HOUSE IS DYNAMITED.
Home of the Head of the Defunct Bank
Is Blown Up at Rens-
selaer, Ind.

Rensselaer,, Ind, Oct. 1.-THE feeling
that has been growing here since the
failure of the Mccoy bank last April
reached a climax last night when the
beautiful home of Thomas ]. Mccoy,
who was identified with his father in the
operations of the bank, was totally de-
stroyed by dynamite. The shock of the
explosion could be heard for miles.
Windows in residences for blocks around
We're shattered and some business houses
suffered.
The Mccoy family was not at home at
the time, and 1t IS believed none of them
are in the city.
The wreck Of the home is complete.
The walls were blown outward, precipi-
tating the roof into the basement. Frag
ments of the residence and pieces of fur
niture were found hundreds of feet away.
The loss cannot be correctly estimated,
but the residence alone is known to have
cost more than $4,000. 1t was elabo-
rately furnished There is considerable
excitement in the city. No arrests have
been made.
Immediately after the explosion a
crowd gathered about the ruins, but no
effort was made to capture the guilty
persons. 1t is believed there were three
or four Of the dynamiters as it is re-
ported that several men were seen about
the premises just before the explosion.
The Mccoy bank failed last April and
the liabilities greatly exceeded the as
sets. Many families lost heavily, as the
bank was one Of the best known and old
est establishments in this part Of the
state.
Thomas J. Mccoy is at present under
$4,000 bond on charges of embezzle-
ment. The grand jury returned twenty
two indictments against him.
Recently the McCoys appeared in court
and petitioned for a change of venue,
which was granted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
FATAL CAR ACCIDENT.
Death-Twenty Persons Are
Injured.

Washington, D. c.. Oct. 17.-One man
was killed, another seriously injured and
about twenty others sustained minor in
juries in a street car accident at Rock
ington, subdivision Of this city, today.
The car struck sharp curve when, it is
supposed, the fanges of one Of the front
wheels broke. The car slid off the tracks
and turned on it's side. The police imme-
diately issued orders for the arrest of the
motorman and conductor. The dead:
SPRAGUE, e. R., aged 45, compositor;
skull fractured, died after reaching hospital
Seriously injured
Aloysius Senart, aged 40 head and body
lacerated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19

AS rule, Seeding plums have not
amounted to much, but the tests with
the Radiance, extending over a num-
Der of years, seem to indicate that this
sort is an exception to the rule. While
the variety originated in the South
North Carolina) it has been tested
much farther north and pronounced to
be all that is claimed for it. 1t is eX-
Temely early, yet escaping the late
spring frosts in the North. In color
it is light red and yellow, Of good quail
ity and fine shipper.
The writer has fruited the Radiance
but a single season, but it is so prom
Using that trees will be set in consld-
cradle number as soon as Obtainable.
We believe it will not be offered by
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19

The dign1fied citizen had just finish
ed telling his story to the grand jury
and, duly impressed by his Importance
as a cog in the machinery Of the law,
had started for the door. He was halt
ed by call from one Of the grand
jurors.
'Mr. Binks! Just moment"
Mr.. Binks stopped, slowly retraced
his steps and again took the witness
chair.
"Mr. Binks," said the inquiring jur-
or, didn't you say you live on the
north side?"
81 did, SIR" said Mr.. Binks, with
the Importance which some north side
people always assume. He looked at
his inquisitor, but the black beard
tnged with gray Of the grand juror
and the twinkling eyes behind the
glasses told him nothing.
"Mr. Binks,' went on the juror,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
CLARK, JR., ON RACE TRACK.
Son of Senator to Buy Breeding Farm of
Marcus DalV

Missoula, Mont, Oct. lit is said
that William A. Clark, Jr., youngest son
of Senator William A. Clark, has COM
pleted negotiations for the purchase of
the famous Bitter Root breeding farm of
the late Marcus DAILY. Young Marcus
DAILY agrees to sell the entire 27,50O
acres, together with the beautiful private
home of Mrs. DAILY, located on the ranch,
as we'll as stables and all other improve
ments, when he, DAILY, arrives at the age
Of 30 years. In his will the late Marcus
DAILY stipulated that the property should
not be sold until this age had been at
tanned. The consideration price is I'M
known, but will range we'll toward So,
100000. The purchase is presumed to
anticipate the entrance of young Clark
into the turf arena.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
Poultry PickiucS.

Poultry P1ck1ngS.
Kerosene the roost all over every
week.
Hot tar is a good remedy for red
mites.
Poultry for the plum trees and swine
for the apple orchard.
Give less corn and more oats; less
corn meal and more bran.
Make the hens scratch for a living
by scattering their grain among litter.
Do not undertake to run things econ
o1nically by starving the young poultry.
When geese have plenty Of room
they do best when allowed to forage
and secure their own food.
One advantage in the use OF dry
dirt for the dust boxes is that it also
prevents lice.
If the hens are given plenty of dry
dirt they will dust frequently and re-
move lice from their bodies.
Eggs cannot be secured when thew
are highest unless the poultry be made
comfortable and fed properly.
Ducklings, If exposed to wet wealth
er or even wet ground, are apt to take
cramps in their legs, and usually die.
Do not attempt to keep too MANY
fowls together. Small flocks, carefully
tended, will give much better results.
In building the poultry house, have
it so constructed that the fowls may
have the benefit of ali Of the sunlight
possible
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
Feeding Without Grain.

Prof. w. L. Carlyle Of the Colorado
Agricultural College has just complet-
ed feeding experiment which seems
to prove beyond a doubt that Western
steers can be taken directly from the
range, put into feeding pens, fattened
on sugar-beet pulp and alfalfa hay
without an ounce Of grain of any kind
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19

ttced nowhere but in England. 1t
ought not to be practiced there. The
law ought to prohibit it. At L,oyds,
however, it is always going on. Poll
cies at Lloyds are continually being
taken out on persons Of eminence all
over the world"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
"HELEN KELLER DAY" AT FAIR.
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Girl Honored at
St. Louis.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 17.-Miss Helen
Keller of Wrentham, Mass, who has
gained national reputation through her
manner Of acquiring an education al
though born deaf, dumb and blind, is at
tending the conference of superintendent
Of American schools for the deaf, which
convened today. Tomorrow is ''Helen
Keller day. ut the worlds fair Miss
Keller is the first person in whose honor
a special day has been designated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
Not n Loan.

A little girl went timidly into a
Fifth street store the other morning
and asked the clerk how many shoe
strings she could get for 5 cents.
"How long do you want them?' he
asked.
at want them to keep was her an
swer, in a tone Of slight surprise
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribupe
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
Bankers Sell to Syndicate.

La Crosse, Wis, Oct 1S.-Leonard
Lottridge and Andrew McEdowney, two
bankers of West Salem have sold their
interests in the La Crosse county bank
to a syndicate composed of leading men
Of Hamilton township and West Salem
village.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19

lumber about 2 inches thick and
inches wide and bolt or nail together
with short stays. 1t can be made of
any length desired. I made mine 20
feet long and used a pair Of horses
to it, going over fields while the ice
was still on the weeds.-C. E. Nichols.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19

and sold at a greater profit than corn
fed steers. The steaks and roasts from
the steers fattened on beet pulp were
also demonstrated to be superior to
similar cuts from granted steers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
the Preacher Works.

Church-The average man likes to
sit idly and see some other man do all
the work
Gotham-Why is 1t, then, that more
men don't go to church? = Yonkers
Statesman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19

If the circus finally cuts out the
parade, 1t will be left only for min
strels and bridal couples to give that
kind of free entertainment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-10-19
SHOT HIMSELF ACCIDENTALLY
Son OF August Pankratz of Blener Nav
Not Recover.

Marshfield, Wis, Oct 1S.-Tbe son ~
August Pankratz of Blener accidental w.
shot himself in the abdomen SUNDAY
WINE playing with revolver. He may
not recover. "'