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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-07-08
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Reirtinaer Of Errors in
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The Voice: How to Train Il:
Flow to Care for II. Etc)
Sssps Ell, 1sa5, by Joseph 3. Bowles9
as.sol : g<ofe-It is one thing to record
- aaile another to avoid them He
stao waits fer the fauItless ana to=cas4
" lfst critical stone WAITS II vain
t i = stole as one Of many working for
! shS easement OF the English language
$3.50 ~ Pleased to receive kindly crIti-
g. ~ - pefeaance, ], too, have erred
49, : aAe F9 often is better than ones
l mass5ee. THIS was exemplified BY the
feaeher Of language when he aIa 70 III
sisss SeVer use proposition to end
sentence with -
10y Years ago / began to be watehful
s - etiors. Noted them in little book;
are4ft 49, ,. gTsW as the years passed.
ptciesa Hlchs shall profit more now
record them that may benefit others Is
yet as gself Many Of sEen are re-
eofaed for the first time
Don't say social for 'tsociable.,
Example: Il am going to the social. y
should be 10 am going to the sociabIe.
Nate-social. is not noun. soesable.
4 is heth anoun and an adjective.
Don't say some for about
Example: 1T is some four blocks
away, should be TITS about four blocks
away"
Don't say some for somewhat.
Example: He IS some better, should
be He Is somewhat better.
Don't say somebody alse,sg. for
somebody's else
Example: THAT Is somebody eIse,s
book, = Should be That is somebody's
else book
Note-This is merely preference
There IS good authority for somebody
else1s, but it would be somebody else's
authority not mine. like Mr.. Ayres
defense OF the latter. tits better gram
mar and more euphonious to consider
else as being an adjective. and to form
the possessiye by adding the apostrophe
and $ to the word that else qualities
The Verbalist.
Don't say some such a" for some
such. y
Example: 7 think il was some such
boy, should be Il think it was some
such boy :
Note.-same with 10 such. any such.
etc.
Don't say standing on my feet
Example: i've been standing On ny
feet alIday. should be Give been stand
ing al day.. or I've been on my feet
all day.
~
non't8say stopping Tor staying.
Example: i am stopping on the
farm, should be = an staying on the
farm 7.
Note-The staying begins when one
stops. One is not supposed to always
stop where be stays.
= Don't say strongest" for stronger
Example: Charlie and Willie are
WrestIers, but Charlie is the strongest
should be Charlie and Willie are
Wrestlers, but Charlie is the stronger. =
Note--Dontt say stronger of the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-07-08

non't say stopping for staying,
Example: i am stopping on the
farm, should be = am staying on the
farm
Note.The staying begins when one
stops. One is not supposed to always
stop where he stays.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1905-07-08

Don't say standing on my feet,
Example: rye been standing On my
feet al day. should be I've been stand
i irg all day, or I've been on my feet
all day
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
OPINION.

Regarding the plan Of Boys and
Girls Clubs proposed by the Herald,
high commentator has been received
from "UncIe" Henry Wallace, of the
Wallace Farmer, and Joe s. Trigg, of
the Iowa State Register, two Of the
best known farm writer's and authori-
ties in Iowa.
extend" writes Uncle
Henry, my most hearty approval to
the ideas expressed in a recent issue
of the Herald, regarding the Boys
and Girls Clubs you propose to form.
The movement has every eason to be
a success and receives my hearty sup
port"
ut is a pleasure to me to give the
ideas expressed in a recent issue OF
the Herald a cordial endorsement
is the comment of MI. TrIgg, whose
articles on the farm are well known in
every farm home in Iowa. "Tht
scheme is sure to work much good II
two ways; it will increase the inter
est in the Farmers Institute, and viii
be an immense amount of benefit il
connection with the young people,"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

HH eNFfH EfHHE EVFN 2ftN
and loom end" remnant sales, which
always happen to take place institute
week.
Farmers are busy feeding and car
ing for their stock which we find in
abundance through here. The feed is
holding out well from the good supply
on hand and pasture holding out so
late. H. H. Orr, u genial shipper,
took in hogs Friday.
1t is with deepest regret that we
chronicle the death of our neighbor,
Mrs. Mamie Hanna, who died at her
home in Lacey Friday morning, Of
that dread disease, consumption. Mrs.
Hanna was a constant sufferer for
about 16 months, during which time
she bore 1t all with a patient Christian
fortitude which is seldom seen by any
one She leaves a husband and three
small children to mourn her early de-
mise. The entire community voices
the sentiment Of pity, sympathy and
charity for Mr.. Hanna, who has been
making a manful effort to care for the
invalid wife and his dear little ones.
May The Infinite One comfort and
provide for them in this hour of af-
Fiction.
Jan. II. Samantha.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
RIcHLAND.
Samantha.
Jan. IL

Sleighing is the best we have ev-
perienced for a long time.
Several from these parts were
guests in your city Saturday; likewise
of Peoria.
Martin Vanalst, who had his collar
bone broken some time ago, is getting
along nicely.
Freeman Jones, who has been spend
ing some time in Adair county, re-
turned home Saturday.
The oyster supper held at Wise
Winn's last Thursday night was a
success. Proceeds, 5000, which went
to pay on the organ that was bought
for the Sunday school.
Sunday callers at J. K. Hensyell's
were Warren Nicholson and family;
at James Sayles were Henan Mort
and and family; at Will Mortland's
were G. D. Hodgin and wife; at Jany
Myers were Dan Gable and family.
Jan. 16. Snowflake.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
SEED CORN.

1T the request of a number of the
progressive farmers the following ar
ticle concerning u readers, and es-
pecially those interested in the Insti-
tute may get an idea Of the important
work that is being done by Prof. Hol-
den, who lectures here tomorrow.
The article is from the pen of H. M.
CottrelL.
'In 1900 the Iowa experiment sta
ton grew nineteen leading varieties
Of corn. Reds Yellow Dent yielded
1908 bushels per acre, while another
variety gave a yield of only 52.5 bush
els per acre. In another year, in a
test of so varieties of corn at this sta
ton, the best variety yielded 70 bush
els per acre, the poorest variety 80
bushels.
The Illinois experiment station
found in a fve-year test of IL selected
varieties Of corn that the best varie,
ty yielded 25.6 bushels of corn per
acre yearly more than another good
variety. In a test one year of 70 va.
AiChAC0 VI NOAn ludL HtIC OnSIGu lOE
sale by seedsmen the best variety
yielded rs bushels per acre more than
the poorest variety.
At the Indiana experiment station,
in a test Of rs good varieties of corn,
the best variety yielded35 bushels pei
acre more than the lowest yielding
good variety.
In a iye-year test of &c standard va.
rieties Of corn, the Kansas experiment
station found that the best variety
yielded an average Of "a bushels per
acre per year mor than the poorest
variety; soil and expense of raising
the same for. both.
The Missouri experiment station
made a test of Al varieties of corn in
dry year and found that the best va
riety yielded 80 bushels per acre more
than the poorest sort. In a good corr
year this station tested Sc varieties
the best yielding 6S bushels more
corn per acre than the poorest.
In a test Of 20 varieties Of corn the
Nebraska experiment station found
that the best variety yielded 60 bush
els per acre more than the poorest va
rfety.
The Ohio experiment station, In I
test Of 76 varieties. found a difference
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
LACEY.

Just getting cur lead pencil thawed
out after SUCH a siege of cold weather,
VIM. Hlbbs, of Oskaloosa, was call.
ing on many friends during the week
and soliciting for fruit trees,
Miss Edith Frost, at West Center,
also Mrs. Day, at Farmersville, are
teaching very successful schools this
winter. :,
e. Watson's sale was well attended
despite the condition Of the roads
Everything sold very well as far as
we know.
Clarence HOWELL of Rose. Hill. was
through these parts a few weeks age
and bought about all the wool in sight
on the Sleeps back, paying from 24c
to 26k. i
Mrs. Deima Wilson and children
are spending a week at the parenta,
Oagle home while Chas. is on to Ar
kansas to see his mother, who ha:
been very Ill.
Born, to Mi. and Mrs. r. /. McCrea
Jan. II. 1905, a bouncing baby boy
All doing nicely. eve to Robert, who
has since been stepping as nigh al
a blind dog in a meat mouse.
We are all ready for the Institute
this week. The attendance we thinl
will be good. We who cannot get in
side will attend the annuas"mill end
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
discussing Engine Failures.

Superintendent C. s. Hayden, Of the
Iowa Central, and Trainmaster ]. E.
Mccarthy who have been at Marshall.
town meeting with the engineers have
returned to the. city. The gentlemen
went to Marshalltown for a confer
ence with the engine men concerning
a number OF annoying engine failures
that have occurred recently on the
north end, delaying traffic and caus,
ing inconvenience in many directions
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
P. z. o. Society Meeting.

Mrs. A. p. Spencer and daughter,
Miss Eva, and Mrs. w. w. Williams,
of Beacon, were h~ostesses to the P,
K. o. Society at the home Of Mrs,
Spencer Saturday afternoon. Mrs,
Williams read an extremely interest.
ing paper on Japan and this was fol
lowed by the social part Of the after,
oon Dainty refreshments were
served at the close of a delightful at
ternoon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
THE CHEAPEST LANDS in Kansas

THE CHEAPEST LANDS in Kansas
are obtainable through VIM. Gordon
Jones, the Santa Fee Land and Irri-
cation agent, who is making some.
sales in this vicinity. He reports
sales of over 5000 acres. already
and intends remaining here for a
few days, The heavy SHOWS this
winter over Western Kansas assure
another bountiful crop, 5whichsmeans
further advance in the price of land.
This is the accepted time. This is
the hour of salvation,Y was never
more true than in speaking of thiS
time to invest in cheap lands in Or
der to make the savings you have
accumulated, save you from want
in your old age. If you would like
to learn more concerning these
cheap lands, address Santa Fe'y
Land Agent, p. o. Box 1873, Oska-
loosa, Iowa. 115dt&syw25tf
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
"A Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that on the 9th day
of January, A. D., 1905, the under
signed was appointed by the district
court of Mahaska county, Iowa, adj
ministrator of the estate of Isaac
Whitney, deceased, late of said
Mahaska county, Iowa. All per-
sons indebted to said estate will
make payment to the undersigned,
and those having claims against the.
same will present them legally
authenticated to said court for allow
ance. e. S"+ :
Dated January, o, 1905.
HENRY D.. LANE, Administration.
CLIFF B. WEST, Clerk. PAWS
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

While an immense increase was
made in the Oskaloosa plant, the
quantity of tomatoes packed in the
United States during the season of
1904 amounted to S,96S,8O3 cases of
twenty-four cans each, against TO-
679,S09 S for the preceding year,
a decrease of about 16 per cent.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
ExEoUTRIx NOTICE.

ExECUTRIX NOTICE.
IL Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that on the 18th
day OF January, A. D., 1905, the
undersigned was appointed by the
District Court of Mahaska County,
Iowa, executrix of the estate OF John
Gear, deceased, late OF said Ma
haska County, Iowa. All persons in
debted TO said estate will make pay
ment to the undersigned, and those
having claims against the same will
present them legally authenticated
to said court for allowance.
Dated January IL, 1905.
MARY e. zEAR, Executrix.
CLIFF b. WEST, Clerk. 25w3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
Public sale.

OF thoroughbred Chester White
Swine at my farm q mile south of
Gibson (Nassau), Iowa, Thursday. Feb.
8. 1905. rs head Of bred sows con
sisting Of last March April and May
pigs mostly and two or three aged or
tested sows. A. Wood, Owner.
c. s. Seymour, Auct. w1-pd
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

The Russian government, mindful
Of the awful prevalence and ravages
of drunkenness in its empire, is offer
ing a prize of $4,000 for a practicable
way of making alcohol undrinkable.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

General Nogi found 1000 horses
at Port Arthur. This is accounted
for by the fact that the machinery in
the bologna sausage factory was
wrecked early in the siege.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

Delta Press: Oskaloosa gets the
State Holiness Associations college
and Knoxville the inebriate asylum.
The way our western county neigh
bors are taking on leads one to ex-
claim, ITO the west, young man, to
the west"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

While sit is good to marry and
settle down." the Mapleton Press be-
lieves 'ft is better to remain single
and settle up"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

-All hail the great triumyirate for
Greater Oskaloosa in 1905,-the IN
TERURBAN, the CITY HALL and
the HOSPITAL!
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

The report that the price of
whiskey is going down has proven to
be an error. 1t is the whiskey itself
that is going down.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

According to an advertisement in
the Knoxville Journal, 'the buck
wheat season has arrived" All right,
let's scratch.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
SOME GOOD MAHAskA Plos.
e-Months-oid Pigs Raised by J. W
Earring Average 225 Pounds.

J. w. Earring, living four miles north
west Of Fremont, delivered to T. B.
Emmert one day last week at Wright
80 head Of 9-months-oId pigc which av-
eraged 225 pounds. These ere all Of
his own raising.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

FARM FOR SALE.-160 acres 4 miles
southwest of Delta, Keokuk Co,
Iowa. Fine land all in cultivation
and fenced, good house. barn. gran
airy, cribs, hay scales, etc. Handy
to church and school. Price $500
(seventy-five) per acre.. For terms
enquire of A. L. Adams, on prem
ises, or owner, H. L. Orr, Medford,
Oregon. .t" ~. .st25w6
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

The local physicians state that there
are not nearly as many cases of Sc
we're colds and pneumonia in the city
as at this time last year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

WE HAVE IT'S acre-farm for sale II
miles east of Oskaloosa, u mileI
north of Atwood. A splendid farm
with exceptionally good buildings.
Very cheap for CASH. Address p
o. Box 1873, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
.d115t&s-w25tf
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
For a or Rent.

The Nicholas Holt farm of zoo
acres, in Jefferson township. En-
quire of R. ". or w. A. Holt, Beacon,
Iowa. Phone 26K lift
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19
WANTS & FOR SALE:

FOR RENTED acres 3 miles south
of Leisnton,-the old Davis home
stead. Enquire of D. j. Davis, Bea-
o Rural 2. w1-pd
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-19

81. H. Williams.
Samuel Branson.
Wv. H. Crozier.
5-Jerry McMullen.
Herald SpeciaI-Ten Ears White.
1T. B. White.
2-Mr. Steddom.
Scholarship Winners.
Bette Kisor, winner of the Glass
"A" decJamatory contest in last years
Institute, was winner in the scholar
ship contest this morning, and Ralph
Pringle won the honor of the boys
o~ratorical contest with a carefully
chosen and a well delivered selection
IN "The American Flag" The judges
in the contests were Professor Ross
E. Lewis and Professor w. J. Meek
of Penn college, and Hon. j. A. Dewitt
Their Judgment received the approva
of the audience, in numbers SECOND
only to the large crowd of y~esterda,
afternoon.
The contests developed unusual in
terest and the number in the boys or
atorical contest was greater than eve
before. In this contest a lucky choice
Of selection decided what almos
equal merits made difficult for thu
judges. Ralph Pringle's Grafton OF
the American Flag was stirring AMI
was popular and the subject decided
over almost equal ability among Til
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04

Is not the first time the distinguished
composer has provided an opera for Fritzl
Schef for Il will be recalled that tho
tuneful "Babotte" IN which she first es-
sayed comic opera, was from his pen,
Mr.. Henry Blossom, who Is already reoog-
nized here by his clever "A Fair Ex.
change" achieved remarkable success
with his libretto OF tine Yankee Consul"
and Il IS probable that II inspired Mr..
Dillingham; to invite Mr. Blossom to col.
laborate with Victor Herbert. IL Is
stated that both composer and ibrettist
have signihed their intention 10 be pres
ent at the first presentation Of the opera
in this city.
The book OF mile. ModIste" Is re-
ported 20 DO very dramatic and gives
Miss scher plenty Of opportunity 20
display her splendid histrionic ability
that she has developed during the past
two seasons The presence Of Mr.. Claude
Gillingwator ia tho cast IN an indication
OF the operas dramatic requirements.
The role TO be assumed by Miss Schom
is, as the title impl!er. that OF a young
girl employed as a saleswoman In
fashionable bonnet shop on the Rue de Ia
Paix IN Paris. The young lady has
operate ambitions and she chafes at the
sordid employment necessity compels her
to follow. Furthermore, her employer,
Nine. Cecil, has design 10 bring about
"a marriage between the girl and her
scapegrace son. an artist. but the girls
heart is set upon another man, a lieu
tenant I'm the French army. Out of these
points, the plot, which. It IS reported, is
bright. entertaining and something moro
consistent than is usually found In libretti,
develops Mr.. Victor Herbert has appar-
entity provided some splendid music for
FRITZ Scheff and her colleagues to sing,
10 say nothing Of the ensemble numbers.
Mr.. John Lund remains musical director
OF th7S-Ffitzi Scheff Opera company. The
opera is divided into tho usual two acts.
but In tho second act there are two scenes,
the latter OF which r. entitled THE Char
fly Bazaar in the Gardens of the Chateau
dc ST Mar
The company supporting Miss Schen
this season comprises Claude Gillingwater,
William Pructts. Walter Percival, Leo
Mars. Howard Chambers. Frederick
Schraeder. Josephine Bartlett. Louise
LeBarou. Edna FasSett. Blanche Morrl
son, Bertha Holly and Ia Mora.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04
ALLEGED
NUNS SCALE
THE FENCE

New York. Nov. t.-when Rev. +. Vic
tor Romanelli, rector OF the Church OF
our Lady Of Mount Carmel OF orange. n.
j., was going over the books turned In by
two alleged Sisters OF Charity. who had
been collecting for the Hospital OF the
Immaculate Conception Of which the
priest is the head, the Janitor ran In with
the information that the supposed nuns
were scaling the back fence.
Priest and janitor arrived just In time
10 see the women disappear over a high
structure OF solid boards.
Father Romanelli went later before JUS
tice OF the Peace Vreeland 10 complain
against the alleged swindlers. He had not
enough evidence and the justice would
not take the complaint
The priest said a lawyer I'm New York
whose name he will not give sent the al
legged sisters 10 him with letter and the
priest engaged them To solicit funds for
him. They conducted themselves like reg
ular Sisters OF Charity and aroused no
suspicion.
Then Father Romanelli says he heard
the two women were wanted I'm New
York for skipping bail. Father Romanelll
asked for tho books. and discovered that
only about half the money collected had
been turned over 90 him. Then the won.
EN- skipped
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-04

which Is to seen at this popular house
Dsxt week. with Miss Rose Tiffany. one
OF the leading members of the Pawtucket
Stock company for the last summer sea
son. as one Of The leading members. II
IL said that the title does not indicate
the full value Of the play. IL is a melo-
drama which does not depend upon red
FIRE or burning powder TO give IL interest
and II does not resort 20 mechanical con-
trivances. although IL is effectively
mounted.
ing's entertainment. the play inculcates
a valuable lesson. 20 Wit. that for girls
least the poets advice Is sound and
II is better 10 bear the Ills we have than
fly to others We know not or Tho plot
hinges on the experiences Of a young girI
who is induced 10 leave a rather re
stricted home life by designing villain
and lives To regret her hasty step. The
process by which she learns her lesson
Is more salutaTy than pleasant. Pearl
Sherwood Is a pure-minded girl in a
family near New York and she responds
when the dazzling lights OF the great city
invite her to come and participate In it's
folles. There is a scene In wine room
where a good deal OF roguery is devel-
oped. and where Pearl Sherwood dlscov-
ering the true character OF her associa ties
throws wine In the face OF those who
connive against her and fees from the
path sho is following From that time
until the knavery is overtaken there is
excitement OF various sorts. She is alb
Quoted. held prisoner. II the victim Of a
scheming woman, and man who is thor
oughly bad but In the end she escapes
IL all. The play is beautifully staged.
the cafe and prison scenes being par
ticularly effective.
She takes exception To the fatherly ad-
vice Of her brother. the head OF the fam
ily. and in a moment ~ ungovernable
rage he strikes her down with a blow
he is led by her associates 10 believe
IA tai. villainess administers an opiste
to prolong the insensibility of the sister
and then. with assistance takes her 20 a
room in "A rosdhouse and keeps her pris-
oner She finally escapes from her cap
tors in a novel scene and fees eight
miles across the country 10 the prison
where her brother Is confined on the
charge OF numbering her. arriving there
just In time TO save his life.