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The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26
BUILD FOR THE FUTURE.

Editor Herald:-From day to day
the columns of the Herald indicate a
kmost promising year for Mahaska
county and the city of Oskaloosa. Our
worthy and intelligent county organ
~ization, the Farmers Institute, now in
session, is doing splendid work, and
in following the suggestions of the
Herald in the organization of the
youngsters, it would seem to be an
incentive for still more active and
progressive work that can not fail in
producing good results. The fact that
our district court genfally gives right
of way to this Institute, Is sufficient
to demonstrate that the meetings are
Of prime Importance, and growing
from year to year. And when the
juniors get settled down to work, we
can surely anticipate a much keener
interest in all affairs hat may come
before the Institute. Possibly even
now the present organization can adj
wise us how best to plant the seed to
raise and harvest about fifty thousand
dollars to build a proper city building
that will also contain a hall of sufi-
| Client dimensions to permit the hold
ing Of these annual meetings, and
thereby relieving our court sages from
climbing up the long flights of golden
stairs"
/ am also glad to note that the SEN
timents of the prominent citizens are
in favor of a first-class city building.
That was and is my opinion, that as a
community we are not a lot Of cheap
skates. Nothing but the best is good
enough. Besides it is best Of econo,
my to make the necessary expenditure
at the start to v future necessi'
ties. So we hope our city council
will act in accordance with the en-.
larged ideas and that in doing this
much needed work politics will be
eliminated entirely, or at least to the
extent we will be able to feel as
though we were not being worked in
the interest of some particular individ.
ual for the honorable Office Of mayor.
1t being established beyond dispute
that partisan nominations is the rule,
and that the republican party has a
large margin over any opposition, ii
should be and no doubt will be agreed
that a worthy and competent man OF
that party should be chosen. With
this desirable end in view, keep uI
the movement for the accomplishment
of matters pertaining to our best in.
terests. Among these in view are
the new city building, a new hospital
and the interurban trolley line. AL
these should come this year, and viii
il there Is a pull altogether.
The late steam railroad news ad
vising us of the arrangement between
the M. & st. L., the Iowa Central and
the great c., B. & Q.,gives us an ides
of the growing Importance of oska
loosa and further establishes the fac
that we are located at the right spot
on the map of the great common
wealth of Iowa. The growing interes,
in Mahaska county is still further
demonstrated by a first-class history
Of the county written by one Of oul
worthy and competent citizens, and
the further exploiting and opening VI
OF om coal measures, which are yei
abundant and of the best quality.
y All these go to prove that the con
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26
LINCOLN.

Mrs. Guy Pomeroy and children
are visiting with relatives and at
tending the Farmers Institute.
Everyone who possibly can is at.
tending the Institute this week.
School has been dismissed for the
week.
Will Mastellar of Atlantic shipped
cattle to Chicago and stopped of on
his way home for a visit with his
brothers and sisters last week.
We are sorry to learn Of the af.
Fiction in the home Of one Of our
oldest and most valued correspond
ents, Mrs. Mcclure, who is seriously
Ill, as r also other members Of the
family. Her husband died last week
We extend our sympathy to the be
reaved family.
The Fortnightly Sociability Club
met last Friday evening at the F. C
Steddom home. On account Of the
cold evening not many were present
and no program vas rendered. Mrs
A. N. Caldwell was appointed president
Refreshments were served and
very pleasant evening was spent
The next meeting will be at the
home of e. e. Mastellar.
' AzalAa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26
MACCABEE LADIES'.
Local Lodge InstalIs Its Recently
Elected Officers.

The Ladies of the Maccabees in
stalled officers in the local lodge
Thursday evening. A large and in
terested company witnessed the GER
emonies. Mrs. Belle Connolly Off
ciated in the capacity of installing
officer and the following we're plac-
ed in their respective offices for the
ensuing year:
Past Lady Commander-Mrs. Ed.
Matthews.
Lady COMMANDMENTS. Pastelia
lewis. 2
Lieut.. COMMANDMENTS. Clara Car.
roll.
Chaplain-Mrs. Hattie Fallon.
Record Keeper-Floy C. Broughton
Finance Keeper-Mrs. Daisy La
follett.
Mistress at Arms-Rosetta Minor,
Sargent--Mrs. Emma S~ondregger.
Sentinel-Mrs. Anna Brown.
Picket-Mrs. Anna Larson.
Captain of Guards-Mrs Belle Con
nelly.
Following the installation Of OH.
GERS and the other work of the lodge
the evening was given over to a pleas
ant social hour that vas greatly en-
joyed by all.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

The Italian government has issued
a decree providing for the abolition
of slavery in Italy's East African col
onies, which was denounced years age
by the American consul at Cairo
The terms of the decree are consider,
ed to be more liberal than those is,
sued by any other European nation
having colonies in Africa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

What Cheer Patriot: A change in
the ownership of the Oskaloosa Her
aid is announced. Heretofore Charles
V. and Phil Hoffman, were sole own
ers, but now Chas. S. Walling and
Miss Maggie Hoffman, are financially
interested, and we extend congratula-
tons to all hands. The Herald is
good property and a prosperous news
paper ably conducted.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26
following warning is publish

THE following warming Is puDIIsn-
ed in the Eddyville Tribune: will
Allabaugh, Quit Powell and Jim Wylie,
who raised a disturbance on our
streets some time ago by the low
down trick of standing the editor on
his head and pouring rice down his
pants legs, were again on our streets
Saturday looking for trouble, which
they will get in a loads if they try
any more funny work with us" n
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

Newton News: Oskaloosa has a
project about to erect a city hall at a
cost of not to exceed $4,000. Just as
well put it not less than $4,000, for
who ever heard Of any corporation
constructing a public building for less
than the maximum amount allowed.
Then again, Oskaloosa never does any
cheap business. The best is none
too good for her.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

would it help Des Moines if its
prosperity, aggression and general
merits were better known?' enquiries
the Capital. Really. the question is
embarrassing. There are some things
that keep better under W
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

The second annual convention of
the Iowa State Manufacturers Assoc
citation will be held at Cedar Rapids
January "a, rs and 26. Every manu-
facturer in Oskaloosa should attend
this meeting, as the discussions will
be most valuable.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

Abba Union: The Iowa mail car
riers will always remember Uncle Sam
as something nearer than the nearest
relative since he allowed them full
pay for their work when the recent
blizzard prevented them making their
regular trips. One thousand rural
deliverers were thrown out by the
storm and they say the government is
a good fellow to work for after all.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26
LAcEY a 3 IowANs

Cedar Rapids Republican: Cangress-
man Lacey of the Sixth Iowa district
made a statement anent the tariff that
ought to command the thoughtful con-
sideration of all Iowans. He said:
'"The people of Iowa ought to know
that agitation for revision proceeds
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

Another Iowa boy has won high
honors. Elmer ]. Burkett has been
elected to represent Nebraska in the
United States senate. Mr.. Burkett
was born and reared in Mills county,
Iowa, married an Iowa girl and has
still many close interests in this state.
being a trustee of TABOR college, of
which he is also an alumnus.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

The "Oskaloosa Illustrated" edi,
ton of the Herald will be issued Sat
urday, January %. 1t will be n OF
the most representative papers pub
iished in oskaloosa, and will have a
bonafide circulation Of 5000 copies.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

-Ashburn, Missouri, has an inter
esting romance which grew out Of the
action of a woman living in Kentucky
placing her name in a tomato can. An
employee of the powder plant, who pur
chased the tomatoes and found the
name, proposed to the woman and the
wedding followed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

-Des Moines Capital: An Iowa man
has been elected president Of Ameri.
can Plymouth Rock association and
nov the state has something else to
crow over.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

The first three ears Of freight
from Des Moines via the Burlington
and Iowa Central were received over
the new transfer in this city Thurs
day. The agreement became effective
Monday, and the tracks were complet
ed Wednesday. That is the business
like way Oskaloosa has of doing
things.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

Among the aides whom General
Chaffee, as grand marshal of the in
augural parade, has selected, is Cadet
Calvin P. Titus, the Iowa boy, who is
the soldier who first climbed the wall
at the siege of Picking.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

Gap Miller, county superintend,
ent of Keokuk county, who addressed
the Farmers Institute Thursday up
on the subject of the boys and the
girls, made an excellent impression
and ne gave his hearers something to
think about. His part Of the program
was a Herald enterprise, and we are
rather proud Of results.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

Missouri will make an exhibit at
the Lewis & Clark Centennial that
could not be duplicated for 100000
The best of the states display at st
Louis will be supplemented and trans
ferred to Portland.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

With a new city hall to erect, GEM
etery road to pave, cemetery i'm
~provements to make, hospital erect,
new railway station to build, and a
host of other things to accomplish
during the season, oskaloosa will be
a busy place during the season.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

Commenting on the theft of 49,.
900 from the city hall Of Cleveland,
the Creston Advertiser Gazette thinks
''the strange part about the affair is
that the stealing was done by an out
slider" =
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

templated improvements should be Of
the best and of ample dimensions.
With these few remarks we hope to
inspire additional energy. Are you
ready? If so, all together and up go
the buildings. u. T. r.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

The Knoxville Express explains
that the gun was not loaded but it
went off just the same and killed Pet
er Huffman at Swan.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

"A bargain is defined in the Coun'
Gil Bluffs Nonpareil as generally some
thing you could get along without,
but can't afford to at the price.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

The Times-Republican thinks
some n ought to give the Iowa
woman who has smoked a pipe for
seventy years" a new one.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

The city officials of Sterling. ILL.,,
have not been able to draw their sal
aries for four months. Public Office
is indeed a public trust in that town,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

Keeping everlastingly at it is
what brings results. In time it will
bring the Oskaloosa-Albia interurban,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

The awful suspicion is current
that perhaps Brodie L. Duke smoked
some Of his own mixture"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26
lowA's CIGARETTE LAW UPHELD.

The a~nti-cigarette statute In Iowa
has been upheld by the supreme
court Of the United States in a de
cision handed down in the cases Of
The Oskaloosa herald., 1905-01-26

Isn't it about time to have anoth
er Commercial Club dinner?'
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12

SI.35 Comfort s1.IO--Clean white
sheet cotton comfort; heavy silkolno
covering; full size; come all colors and
patterns; soft and fluffy; our leader,
Sl.35. Special for Monday, $l.io.
$3.50 Comfort $1.5O--Extra large size
comfort, extra weighti filled clean
white snowflake cotton, with heavy
Rilkoline coverings. All colors, full
values at $50. On sale for Monday,
Special at $3.50.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12

Doe All Feather Pillow
73c--All pure, clean, sani-
tary renovated feather pill
lows; absolutely Odorless;
feather proof covering;
full 3-lb. weight; size 19x
26-inch; regular 95c value.
Special for Monday 7sc.
SI.0O White Red Spreads
s5c--Heavy weight bed
spreads; good size. nicely
hemmed ends; heavy raised
patterns; regular value
81. Special for Monday, S5c.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12

a4.OO Wool Mixed Blanket 5000
Wool mixed heavy blanket finest quail
ity medicated wool: heavy, soft
fieecy face; well finished ends; fancy
bordersi .colors gray. white; regular
value $500. For Monday special $500
$3.50 All Wool Blanket s4.75-AlI
wool blankets. made from purest quail
ity Oregon medicated wool; heavy
weight; finely carded; soft, fieecy face;
leader az $3.50; on Special Sale, Mon
day, $l75.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12

$1.55 White Bed Spreads S1.35--
Extra heavy soft finished bed spreads;
solutely free from dressing; nicely
hemmed ends; come in heavy raised
Marseilles patterns: regular value
on sale Monday $l.35.
SI.0O Cotton Blanket s5e-Extra
weight cotton blankets. full 1914
size; close, soft, fieecy face; can be
used for full or y size beds. Come
fancy borders. Regular 800 value;
special for Monday, S5c.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12
CSC Dress Goods Worth $l.25,

BARGAIN SALE NO. n.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-11-12

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Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
HOLOCAUST IN eLAseoW
Thlrty-nIne Dead and Thirty-two Huri
In Fire In Lodging House.

Thlrty-nIne Dead and Thirty-two Hurt
In Fire In Lodging House.
Glasgow, Nov. 20.-Ths most terri
BILE fire that has occurred in Great
Britain for many years broke out here
in a cheap lodging house for men in
Watson street and resulted in the loss
Of SO lives and the severe injury Of 80
others.
The flames were first noticed on the
fourth floor of the building, which was
occupied by $50 men. An alarm was
raised, and the firemen responded
quickly, but flames and smoke were
then issuing from most Of the windows
on the fourth floor. An extraordinary
scene was created by a procession Of
almost naked men rushing out of the
entrance to the building, and against
their frantic efforts to escape the are
men had actually to fight for admis-
sion.
The dead men were mostly workmen
IN the prime of life. They presented
horrible spectacle. their blsckened
faces bearing evidence Of the terrible
struggle to escape.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
peasants LootIno Estates.

Borisoglyebsk, Russia, Nov. %. =
Many panic-stricken persons are seek
ing refuge here from the peasants,
who are taking possession of the es-
tates, removing the grain, burning the
buildings and ordering the proprietors
to relinquish treir rights and depart,
under penalty of death. The excite
ment has assumed such dimensions
that the vice governor has ordered
the troops to desist from making ar
rests. In encounters with marching
bands Of peasants the troops have
killed 100 and have wounded many
more. The residents of Borisoglyebsk
are afraid that the peasants will at
tack the town, but their fears appear
to be unwarranted
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
BAN ON PLURAL MARRIAGES

President Of Mormon Church Refused
Sanction and Caused Couple Arrest.
Ell Paso, Tex, Nov. 22--The arrest
here Of e. H. Conger and Pearl Cur
rim, of Utah, brings out the fact that
President Smith, Of the Mormon
church, absolutely refuses to sanction
plural marriages. Conggr declares he
fell in love with Miss Gurrin, and be-
ing refused a license in Utah, he went
to the Mormon colonies In Mexico, ex-
pecting to marry there, send fer his
first wife and make a home there with
both. He says President Smith was
visiting the colony and fiatly refused
to permit the marriage, and the cou-
pie started back home and were ar
rested here, Conger being charg'
with abduction of the girl. Conger
says both have been expelled from the
church by President Smith.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Russlan Refuaees Arrlve.

Philadelphia, Nov. 21.-Among the
GIL passengers who arrived here on
the British steamship Marion from
Liverpool and Queenstown were a
number of the sailors Of the Russian
battleship Potsmkine, whose crew was
in mutiny in the Black Sea last sum
mer. The men we're met by friends and
taken TO New York. About 200 Jews
from various parts of Russia were also
on the Merton. Some of
them we're refugees from cities where
outrages against the Jews had been
committed.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
STEAMER WRECKED, CREW LOST
The Turbln Dashed to Pieces on
Rocks Of Nova Scotia Coast.

The Turbin Dashed to Pieces on
Rocks OF Nova Scotia Coast.
Clarks Harbor, N. s.. Nov. 21.-The
Norwegian steamer Turbin, with her
captain and crew of about 16 men, is
thought to have foundered in a ter
rife gale which swept over Nova
Scotia last Friday. The coasting
steamer Edna R., which arrived here
from Mud Island, brought news that
on Friday a large steamer, supposed
to be the Turbin, struck Black Rock
Ledge, off the south coast of the prov
ince, backed off in a few minutes and
then disappeared in the raging sea.
Persons on the island who saw the
steamer strike on the ledge were a
considerable distance away, and ow-
ing to the tremendous sea running It
was impossible to launch a boat.
No person could be discerned aboard
the craft, and so quickly did the
steamer go down that no opportunity
was given the crew to fight for their
lives. No boat could have lived an in.
slant in the sea that was running. |
While the craft hung on the rocks the |
seas made a clean breach over her.
a giant comber lifted her
from her resting place, and the next
instant she took the fatal plunge, car
rying, It is believed, all on board down
with her
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
STEAMER WRECKED.
OVER 100 LOST
The RIlda Foundered on North Coast
Of France in a Fog.
ONLY SIX PERSONS WERE SAVED

London, Nov. 21-One hundred and
twenty-eight persons lost their lives
In the wreck Of the London and South
wesern Railway company's steamer
Hilda on the northern coast of France
Saturday night, according to an official
estimate given out by the officers of
the company. This death roll includes
21 saloon passengers, so French onion
sellers and 27 of the crew.
The Hilda left Southampton on
Friday night for St Malo. Her
passage was greatly delayed by fog
in the channel, and when nearing St.
Malo she ran into a severe snow
storm, apparently missed her course
and foundered on the rocks off Jardin
lighthouse, three miles from St. Malo.
The company's steamer Ada, out
ward from st. Malo, rescued five of the
passengers and one of the crew.
They are the only survivors.
A telegram from st. Severn, adjoin-
ing the town of st. Malo, gives the
few particulars yet available The
Hilda was near St. Malo Saturday
morning. She struck the rocks yes
terday morning in the roadstead of
the Island of Cezembre, having missed
the tide owing to bad weather and the
fog.
The majority of the crew and pas
sengers were asleep at the time Of the
accident. A hfeboat was picked up
empty at st. Cast, where 1S bodies
were washed ashore. The top Of the
Hilda's funnel and her mast are visi-
BILE at low tide, according to the tele-
gram from St. Servan.
The disaster was first suspected
through the washing ashore of q body,
and the port authorities Immediately
sent out a tug. It was then learned
that the Hilda was wrecked on
treacherous reef close to the Island Of
Cezembre, called Les Portes. She had
apparently struck, broken her back
and Immediately sunk, leaving no time
to launch the boats. The Jardin light
is quite close to the spot, It cannot be
explained as yet at what time or how
the disaster occurred. The entrance to
St. Malo is dangerous, the currents
and rocks needing the exercise Of con-
siderable caution at all times, but
more especially in bad weather.
Many bodies have been washed
ashore at different points, some wear
ing life belts. Six Of the survivors, ac-
cording to a report in circulation here,
were rescued by the Ada from the
rigging.
1.-THE Hilda was built at Glasgow in
1882, and registered s4S tons. She was
a screw steamer, of iron construction,
and was 235 feet in length.1
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Freed 81 Murder charnn.

Wilmington. Del, Nov. 22.-C. Pres.
ton Herring, who shot and killed Moses
Bullock last month, was freed of guilt
when the grand jury ignored the bill
against him. Herring and his wife were
proceeding along lonely road on their
way to the house where Mrs. Herring
lived. and were followed by Bullock.
The latter pursued Mrs. Herring as she
fed. and Herring fred at him, killing
him instantly.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
AIMS oLp euN-KILLe sIsTER
Pathetic End Of Childish Prank On
Returning From School.

Carlisle, Pa, Nov. 22.-Beautiful Ag-
mes Best, the 17-year-old daughter of
Samuel Best. a farmer, was shot and
killed by her 14-year-old brother, Sam
uel, who in a boylsh prank took aim
at her head with an old shotgun he
had found hidden away in a cup
board.
The boy found the gun after they
had returned from district school, and
Immediately conceived the idea of
making a target Of Agnes, who stood
in the doorway. The girl was killed.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
nnmIa nnnIaa "a Is mn

El Paso. Tex, Nov. 22.-John Alex
ander Dowie and party have reached
Tampico after inspecting the offerings
for a proposed Zion colony, and are
ready to take the steamer for Chicago,
via New York and Havana. Dowie has
wired Zion City denying that he is i'll.
He says 20.OOO,OO0 acres of land have
been offered for his colony.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
RousINe rHg PEAsANra
Russian RevoIutionlsts melting Rebel
lion In the Villages.

lion IN tne villages
st. Petersburg, Nov. 22.-It develops
that revolutionary agents are travel
fng from village to village dressed in
the uniforms Of army generals in
structing the peasants to rise against
their landlords, such actions being de-
elared to be the wish of the czar.
The Poles have carried their case
to the Moscow congress. The situation
in Finland is still a source of danger.
There are signs that the Hebrews are
preparing for an enormous emigration
to America.
Private advices received from
Gomel, in the government of that
name, say that battalion Of reserv-
lists, 1000 strong, mutinied, following
demand for better food.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
Accidentally kIIIed : sov.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 2O.-At the
Fairview club, where there were a
number Of boys. George Kelly In hand
ling gun accidentally shot and killed
William Fisher, 17-year-old Polish
boy. Kelly surrendered to the police.
They believe the shooting was aeci-
dental.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
MURDERED AND ROBBED
Trael<waIker's Body Found Near BrIs

TraekwaIker's Body Found Near 5rls-
toI, Pa, Rlddled With Shot.
Bristol, Pa, Nov. 2O.-Raphael May
lies, a night track patrolman, was
found dead near the tracks of the New
York division of the Pennsylvania
railroad at Penn Valley. FIVE miles
above here. The body had been riddled
with buckshot. Maylies was last seen
talking to two Italians. He was known
to have carried a money belt, and as
this is missing, the Bucks county cor
oDer believes he was murdered. May
lies has been a trackwalker only a few
weeks, his predecessor on the Penn
Valley section of the railroad also hav-
ing been found dead on the tracks.
Milford chronicle., 1905-11-24
VICTIM OF AUTO CRASH DIES
c. w. creenawaId suecumbs to Inlur-
les Received at Atlantic City.


Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. &c. w.
Greenwald. who was injured in the
wreck Of the EveFard automobile on
the eVntnor speedway, dAod at the
city hospital, without regaining CON
sciousness. William Williams and
Isaac Bennett who were hurt in the
crash, are recovering.
The automobile, containing the three
men and the chauffeur, was speeding
along the speedway, and in trying to
avoid collision with a wagon the auto
collided with trolley pole, throwing
the men out.