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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Copyright BY yames mversOn.

Oopyrght by James Everson.
II" 1HIS is very simple instrument, not
withstanding its formidable name.
nes=s1 remember when we looked on ba-
le3sgSAI rometer as something supernatural
and supposed it was an elaborate
contrivance of clookworks, chemi-
reals, etc.; but in these days Of popular science
every one knows that barometer is only an
instrument to register the pressure Of the at
mosphere.
When the air is thin, the rain falls be
cause there Is less pressure to keep it up, and
as the quantity of air remains the same, when
IL Is thin here, it must be dense somewhere
else, and strong currents flow from the denser
portion to the lighter, and equalize the press
ure.
On the other hand, when the air is dense,
III nolds up the rain, and as there is no air
rushing in, there are no high winds, and the
weather is set fair, as the indicator says.
10 make barometer, you will need a stout
glass BOTTLE with large mouth-what the drug
gists call salt mouth" bottle-a rubber stop
per to ct, and glass tube two or three feet
long, with quarter-inch bore.
FIRST you must make hole in the stopper
to ut the tube. To do this, hunt up thin
metal tube, little smaller than the glass
the case of an old metallic pen-holder is ex-
cellent, or a piece of tin bent into a tube
VIII do. Wet this, place it in the centre of
the stopper, and turn it around, while press
ing down on it, wctting it every few turns,
this will bore a hole in few minutes.
Wet the glass tube, and force it through this
hole, allowing the end to project far enough
to reach two-thirds the depth of the bottle.
Now put the stopper in place, and force it
down until tight and solid. Procure some col
ored water, and pour it down the tube until
the lower end is covered, and the water
rises eight or ten inches in the tube. 1t only
remains to attach scale, and the instrument
is complete.
Take piece of tin or sheet copper, and
cut it the shape shown in the sketch. Then
twist the arms around the tube, until the
scale is held firmly at right angles. Now,
when the weather has been fair for several
days, and the column has remained stationary,
mark the spot ON the SCALE This will be the
set fair point, and all calculations may take
place from it.
A moments thought will show that the
pressure of the air and the weight of the col
umn of water in the tube must balance the
pressure of the air inside the bottle; hence, as
the pressure of the air diminishes the column
rises, and when the pressure increases the col
umn falls.
In this particular, the barometer is exactly
opposite to those ordinarily in use. The in
strument should be kept at an even tempera-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25


tive servant burst into the room,
excaiming in great excitement, Gid! Gid"
Having no idea what he meant, / felt in no
way excited, and remained langudly indiffer-
ent. Presently, however, three or four more
came in and by gesticulations, added to a
torrent of unintelligible information, explained
that something or somebody was in the next
room, and that it behooved me to come.
So, rousing myself. went in. and was GER
tainly astounded to find myself confronted by
huge vulture, who, with open beak and half
closed eyes, was staggering about the dining
room, looking very much as if the last glass
had been too much for him.
He seemed in evident distress, and some
what inclined to faint. vulture in a faint
would have been highly embarrassing. Sal
volatile l had none; burnt feathers he might
have resented. / seized jug of water from
the table, and poured some down his gaping
beak. This seemed to revive him: so l ad-
ministered more, after which he recovered SO
far as to fly at the servant, perfectly harm
less man, who had done nothing but look on,
but who now skipped, with yell, through the
open door.
The vulture then collapsed again, evidently
requiring sustained excitement. Not trusting
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
a Boys Baron0eter

ture as nearly as possible; therefore, II is well
TO put it in the cellar.
You must not think that because the baro-
meter is high it is going to rain, for It may
be falling from higher point; hence, you
must observe whether it is rising, falling or
stationary and not the particular point at
which It stands.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-25
Copyright by James Eiverson.

CVpyright Dy JHnes EIversOh.
n HAD not been in India many weeks,
and had still strictly limited
Il knowledge of Hindustani, when one
gI oppressively hot and steamy day,
in one of the hottest months, ma
tive servant burst into the room,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
ROSE HILL.

Tom Beatty shipped hogs to Ottum-
wa from Rose Hill Friday.
William Walden, of indianapolis,
was at Rose Hill Friday on matters of
business.
DR.. F. F. Parker, of Oskaloosa, was
down to Rose Hill Friday on .profes-
sional business.
Chef Quick, of Oskaloosa, was at
Rose Hill Friday on business and
made us call.
Bruce Jarvis has hands at work
clearing the brush and rubbish off his
Rose Hill property, making arrange:
ments to move.
Mrs. James Denney has returned
from Ponca City, Oklahoma, where
she visited at the parental Robt.Reed
home and with her sister, Mrs. Ander-
son, who accompanied her home to
visit relatives in Mahaska county.
]. H. Hoover, of Oskaloosa, was
very successful at the What Cheer
fair with -his-fue poultry, taking e5
premiums-35 first and 80 second, and
two special premiums. J. H. has a
fine exhibit in poultry comprising
many of the finest of G. w. Stout's
fine birds.
The town of Blythe is fast building
and settling up. Over hi[y houses
are now finished and w. E. Richie,
90 neIxoIooeo &c ,,oH,y I,niIdip0 q largo
company store that is 30x90 feet, with
cellar underneath. The work is pro-
crossing rapidly and the work on the
switch has had reinforcements from
the interurban of Oskaloosa, and the
road will be completed and coal be-
ing hauled before snow flies.
Died, at her home in Monroe town.
ship, Monday, Sept. "a, 1906, at a.
M, Mrs. Perces Jane Scott, aged 70
years, 4 months and 6 days, having
been a long sufferer with tumor. De-
ceased was born in Ohio, May IS,
1886, and had lived in Iowa for fifty
years. Mrs. Scott had many friends,
was very kind and indulgent par
ent, and leaves a husband and seven
children, two brothers and many rel
atives to mourn her departure. The
funeral services were at the resi-
dence, Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 10
o'clock, and interment in the Mount
Vernon cemetery, where many of her
relatives, friends and neighbors fol-
lowed her remains.
Oct /. Nasty Jr.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
Center.
LINCOLN.

Laban Johnson attended the New
Sharon fair.
Earle Johnson and wife visited at
the parental Smith home Sunday.
Albert Erickson and family spent
Sunday at the Laban Johnson home.
Mrs. A. j. Lyle spent Sunday with
her friend, Mrs. John Moore, in the
city.
Willis Pettitt delivered thirty-four
head of sheep to John Taylor of New
Sharon.
Terrell Steddom and family visited
at the Newton Steddom home last
Sunday.
Mrs. Willis Pettitt and daughter
Opal spent Sunday with relatives in
Oskaloosa.
Mrs. Aldrich and son Walter visited
with friends near Pleasant Plain the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Howar spent
Sunday with the lady's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. Cummings.
Mr.. friedrich, of Belle PLANE, was
visiting at the Macy home and look
ing for location near oskaloosa.
George Dunsmore's family of La
cey and Walt Mcconnell and wife of
Bussey, visited with their sister, Mrs.
D. Cummings, last Sunday.
Oct. /. Azalea.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04

place at Bridgeport, moved his family
to the Epps property on North Fifth
street, Wednesday.
Will Stanton and Forest Emanuel
departed Saturday night for Jacks
boro, Texas, where they will work on
a railway with Geo. Fox.
Mr.. and Mrs.Asa Fisher lave moved
from near Lakonta to town, and are
residing with his mother, Mrs. Mary
B. Fisher, on First street.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Jackson and son
Raymond, of Grinnell, came down
Friday night and visited at the home
of Mrs. Jackson's mother, Mrs. Rose
McDole.
Walter Padgett, a lad who has
made his home with the w. A. Wau-
gaman family the past two years, de-
parted for st. Louis Saturday to
again reside with his sister
Mrs. James Bowles, south of town,
and her sister, Mrs. w. A. Moon, of
Fort Collins, Colorado, returned on
Wednesday from an extended visit
with relatives at Beaman and other
points.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
LACEY At ROSE HILL
FINE OPENING OF THE REPUR.
LIcAN CAMPAIGN IN MA
HASkA COUNTY.

Rose Hill, Oct. 1.-The Lacey meet
ing held in this place Saturday even
ing was the opening of the republican
campaign in Mahaska county and it
was successful in all ways The
meeting was held in the Christian
church and not enough seats could
be provided for all who sought admit.
lance. Standing room even was at
a premium.
The audience listened attentively
to the congressman while he gave
in clear and comprehensive man
ner, and yet with conciseness, a re-
view of the current issues. The tar
if was given a share of the gentle
mans time and not one who heard
the speaker who did not feel better
posted and fully repaid for having
attended. The meeting created the
best of feeling and the success was
of the nature that created after COM
ment. Mr.. Lacey was generally.
congratulated upon his splendid talk.
He left food for much thought
among us.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04

Sabbath school at Mahaska Center
at 10 o'clock every Sunday and
preaching at night. Next Sabbath
Mrs. Keel will preach. Come out
everybody.
Will and Chas. Kirkpatrick have re-
turned to their home at Omaha after
a short visit with relatives and at
tending the funeral of their faith
er, Mr.. Kirkpatrick. 8E
Charley Mattox has returned from
a trip to Texas and Oklahoma. He
says it is a fine country in Oklaho-
ma and they have very good crops.
He stayed over night with Elmer Rob.
inson.
George Kinks little son got kicked
with a horse Monday evening and
was very badly hurt on the side OF
the head. The skull was fractured
and had to be raised and some pieces
of the skull taken out. The little fell
low is doing nicely under the care
of DR.. Jerrel.
Oct. l. Center.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
THE COUNTY NEWS
CEDAR.

Seigel Garrett is hauling sand to
build cistern.
Charley Fox is hauling material to
build corn crib.
A number attended the lecture at
Fremont Friday evening.
Miss May Richie has gone to Mans.
field, Ohio, to visit with relatives.
Several farmers around here are
getting ready to thresh clover seed.
Mrs. Sadie Ross has been visiting
at the Mary L. Garrett home this
week.
Ray McCord and wife, of Moravla,
are here visiting with relatives and
friends.
The potato crop will be pretty
short, but what there is can't be beat
for nice potato.
Frank Moore, who is under the
care of DR.. Cole of Oskaloosa for ty-
phoid fever, is some better.
Lincoln Lee and family, of across
Des Moines river, were visiting at the
Mrs. Ann Brubaker home last Sun
day.
Bert Bassinger, VINO has been liy-
ing near Kirkville, went through here
on Tuesday last, moving TO Oskaloosa
to make his future nome.
On last Wednesday evening Ed Fox
and wife had a neighbornood gather
ing at their home, about seyenty-five
being there. Ice cream and cake and
fruit were served.
John Steele's son Willie, who had
an operation performed, is getting
along nicely. DR.. Brockmap of OF
tumwa and DR.. McCrea of Eddyville
performed the operation.
Oct. l. B. B.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
EDDYvILLE.
rpv Jobn r. Sipes. 4

o. H. Seifert returned home Satur-
day from a short business trip to
Chicago.
Miss Ruth Allison, of Hilton, is
visiting her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Allison. Sr.
Mrs. T. c. Sherwood, Of Kansas
City, is visiting her mther, Mrs. A. M.
Lafferty, and other relatives.
Miss Bessie Smith, the assistant
principal, spent Saturday and Sunday
with her mother in 0skaloosa.
The exterior of the Christian
church has been repainted. and c. s.
Smith has also repainted his resi-
dence.
D. H. Whitsel and family, who went
from Sand Ridge to Oklahoma about
month ago, have decided to spend
the winter there.
A. L. surbuer, who sold his small
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
WEST CENTER.

Mrs. Terrell is under the doctors
care.
Mr.. whitmore is very poorly at
this writing.
Mr.. Pickens was in this place call
ing this week.
Daniel Chord has returned from
Texas and Oklahoma.
Mrs. Keel, of Oskaloosa, was here
last week visiting friends.
Mrs. vester Myers, of near Lacey,
spent Monday with Mrs. Chord.
Mrs. Dan Chord is visiting her
niece, Mrs. George Chord. of Eddy
Vile.
Mrs. Allgood's nephew, Mr.. Sharp,
from Illinois, has been visiting her
the past week.
Mrs. Brantner was home last Sab
bath; also her little son. She Is at
Mr.. Hanna's near Rose Hill at pres
ent.
Bernice and Ethel Shoemake, OF
the city, spent Sunday afternoon with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Shoemake.
Miss Belva, Chas. and Walter Roe
who have been farming in Canada
during the summer. have returned to
their home here.
Mr. Grace and wife and Bud Kirk
and wife, of near Rose Hill. have been
at the George Kirk home at the bed
side OF the little boy who got hurt
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
WARDEN HUNTER DEAD.
Efficient Head of Anamosa Prison
Passes Away.

Anamosa, Oct. 1.-Warden w. A.
Hunter of Anamosa penitentiary died
last night Of Bnghts disease, after
an illness Of about year. He leaves
his wife and one daughter to mourn
his death. Mr.. Hunter had been
warden OF the penitentiary for about
IL years. having first been elected by
the legislature and afterward retained
by the state board of control because
OF his extreme efficiency. He nyei
for mang years at Newton after leay-
ing the army. having worn the blue
during the war. Later he went to
Belle PLANE, where he was engaged
for many years in the electric light
business. It was while he was a res
ident there that the legislature elect
ed him warden Of the penitentiary.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
in JASPER COUNTY.
standpatters Will Go On the Ballot
BY Petition.

Newton, Ia, Oct. 2.-The commits
sion created by statute to pass upon
the regularity of the Jasper county
republican convention, decided that
the objections to the candidates NAM
ed by the standpat convention going
on the official republican ticket should
be sustained. A petition bearing all
the names of the candidates named by
the standpat convention was circulat-
ed this afternoon and it is stated has
already sufficient number of names
to allow these candidates to go on
the ticket as independents. Only the
county Offices appear on the petition
there being no candidate for either
senator or representative.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
Herald Reporters Picnic.

A number of the, country cores
pondents of the Herald met at the
office Saturday afternoon for the pur-
pose of making plans for the annual
picnic. The date of Thursday, Oct.
IL, was decided upon, and the place
selected is the University camp
meeting grounds east of the city. Full
announcement of the affair will be
mailed to each of the correspondents
later. rIesa
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
APPEARANCE OF
GIRL is A MYSTERY.
MISS ANNA sPRouL MISSING
SINCE YESTERDAY.
SUICIDE WAS THREATENED,
Leaves Note Saying She Would New
er Return--Tried to Buy Nor
phine at Drug Store But
Was Refused.

The police officers have been en-
gagged during the day and last even
ign in an effort to find Miss Anna
Sproul, young lady aged about q
years. The girl has disappeared and
circumstances in connection with the
case indicate suicide
Miss Sproul has been residing with
her sister, Mrs. Bertha Cruden, us A
avenue West. She left the house
Monday morning, stating that she was
going to the DIR. Abbott hospital to
see about place as cook that had
been offered her. She has not been
seen at the Cruden home since that
hour. and her whereabouts is a COM
plete mystery.
The first circumstance that caused
alarm was the finding of a note adj
dressed to Mrs. Cruden lying on a
table where the girl had left it. She
had seen it before, but thinking it
something the girl had left unfinish.
ed, paid no attention to it. On pick
ing it up she discovered that it was
a letter addressed to herself. In the
note the girl stated that she was go
ing away and that they need not look
for her because they would never find
her. She gave directions for the us
position of her personal effects, some
to be retained by her sister and some
to be sent to her parents at Blue Hill,
Nebraska.
The note alarmed Mrs. Cruden and
she summoned assistance. The case
was given into the hands of the po-
lice as soon as possible. Then other
circumstances developed
During the morning Miss Sproul
went to the Pike drug store and ask
ed for a quarters worth" of NOR
phine. She was asked if she wanted
it for herself and made reply that
DIR. Abbott had sent her after it. She
did not know what form the drug
was wanted in but desired a quarters
worth. The suspicious of Mr.. Ar
mour were Immediately aroused and
he stepped to the phone to call DR..
Abbott concerning the matter. As
soon as the girl saw Mr.. Armour u.s.
ing the telephone she hurried from
the store. DR.. Abbott stated that he
had sent no one after any drug.
A little earlier in the day the girl
-fr1G appeared at tbe-.Abbett place
and asked to see the doctor. She
had asked him about poisons and
their effectiveness. He would give
the girl no direct replies, only stat
ing that any Of the drugs we're equal
ly effective. The girl did not ask
him concerning work.
She was clad in a light blue, thin,
linen dress, wore hat but no coat,
jacket or wrap of any kind. She had
two and half dollars in her posses
sion and might have left the city by
rail. Officer James Glass saw the
girl once during the afternoon board
ing street car east bound. She is a
large girl, being almost six feet tall,
and quite heavy.
Inquiry at other drug stores in the
city fails to give any further clue. 1t
seems that the girl did not attempt
to purchase poisons anywhere else
during the day.
The fact remains, however, that
she has disappeared and has not been
seen and the police thus far have
been unsuccessful in finding trace Of
here.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
MUST RETURN TO WORK.
Striking Iowa Central CARMEN al
Marshalltown Lose Their Case.

Marshalltown, Ia, Oct. 2.-GTand
Chief Carman Ronemus today ordered
the striking Iowa Central carmen to
return to work In case Of failure
to do so, both the individual members
and the local union will.be expelled
from the Brotherhood.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
Grand Jury Summoned.

The October term Of the Mahaska
county district court opened today.
with Judge Clements presiding. The
usual preIiminaries were cared for
with the opening and the machinery
Of the term was set in motion. The
grand jurors are summoned to APP
pear before the court tomorrow and
the grand jury win be empaneled for
the work Of the term.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
oskaIoosa Feeds MuitItudes.

The different bakeries in the city
are running short of baskets for
shipping on account of the heavy call
for oslhaloosa bread. On the east
line of the Iowa Central about 25
baskets are shipped each day.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
Taken to Hospital.

Thomas Gordon was before the
commissioners of the insane today.
He was adiudged of unsound mind
and was taken to the Mt. Pleasant in
sane hospital for treatment.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
Ruvinn Farm Seed.

| Ivo Z. Thomas shipped two cars OF
farm seed last week and is paying the
highest market price for all he can
get. See him at the buggy and i'm
plement store, High avenue west.
10&32.w1
The Oskaloosa herald., 1906-10-04
LIST OF LETTERS.

Remaining uncalled for In the post
office at Oskaloosa, Iowa, for the
week ending September 20 1905:
Gents List
Bascom, Burton Dowd, Mike
Davis, E ID Evnson, A
Fields, Frank Fulmer, Ula
Gibson, Clint Gelusee, Oscar
Gatlin Sheridan Hawkins, James
Hill, j W Rev Hanna, j M
Jones & Stump Matthews, A
Moore, Joe McLane, Jess
McAllister, Elmer Paul, Fred
Russell, JR Ritter, David
Rogers, A o Swanson, Gust
Schultz, H Sapp, w 81
Turner, Wesley vanGorden, 8 H
White, J T
Lselas' List.
Real, Cecil Bowers, Bitha r.
Cox, Lora Gladbrook, Ollie
Jacquemin, Chas N Mrs
Mcdonnell, Mable Mullen, Teresa
Perry, O Mrs Perry, Dan Mrs
Rice, Justin Mrs Ross, L z Mrs
Sherman, Monte Mrs
Parties calling for letters from thit
list will please call attention to adver'
tised listsof this date. The above let
ters viii be held two weeks from date
and then sent to the dead letter Office
CHAs. v. HOFFMAN,, p. M.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1906-11-06
- LITTLE TALKS -

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shouldn't glasses
JOHN MARTIN think there should
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GEORGE LYCURGUSThi
body o how s coming out
WILL YOUNG think will have hang sign "wreekes
and Saves. Calls
TERRY KEEVEN-If all Iau
kea will surely win. In Honolulu the fight will be close
pull out this time There ism going to be comeback
JOHN SM1TH-The business n
VIM O. LYoNionolu distinction
largest private libraries Rocky
EUGENE DEVAUCHEILE-f he the
goods By he
JOHN PARsoNsThey tell that fifth of the the
Honolulu Works Republican
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the old revolutionary doing special duty Marshal
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INCOMES OF WORRIES RULERS.

The the rulers
different and extremely difficult estimate
which the
Nicholas H. the richest the world
lived In his properties actually belong
The million
lands Siberian
revenue about $40o000O0O Out of this all
the
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W. s47OOOO
s55oooo the pensions
expenses repairs the charity
stipulated
william H. German Emperor has only 100000
loOo voted to him by Rhag
naey he
needs the amount being 6O0o0OO marks
600 He makes
impossible his certainty
King Hungary and
profitable thing if
from each, his 1 $2250,O00.
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EXHIBIT
A DECEMBER EVENT

Promotion Committee. Honolulu, to
reach them on or before November 30.
All pictures will be suitably mounted
or framed for exhibit without glass
and will be plainly marked on the back
with the name OF the exhibitor and the
subject or title. The class under which
the picture ia to be exhibited may be
stated or will be decided by the COM
mittee II not classified
The part OF the work done by the
exhibitor. including the developing of
the negative or making of the print
should be stated.
Pictures entered by persons outside
OF Honolulu will be cared for by the
committee and will be returned by them
to the exhibitor.
The Promotion Committee requests
the right to obtain prints from mega
tivcs from which competing pictures
are made.
The committee reserevs the right to
reject any prints which may not be
suitable for exhibition purposes 5,
The awards will be made on Friday.
December I, by the judges. who are Mr.
Howard Hitchcock. Mr.. H. p. Wood,
Mr. A. Gartley.
In Judging the pictures due consider
alton will be given to artistic merit
and Photographic technique.
Prints will be accepted when made
by others than the exhibitor, also
prints from negatives developed by
others than the exhibitor. but the ex-
hibitor must have chosen the subject
and exposed the negative.
In judging Photographic technique,
credit will be given to exhibitors who
develop their own negatives and make
their own prints.
Pictures will be entered and be
judged in two sections
(a) Pictures Axe and smaller, and
small panoramic views.
(b) Pictures 7x7 and larger, and 4x10
panoramic views and larger.
And in each section will be classified
as follows:
/. Landscapes.
2. Marines.
8. Genre.
4. Events OF interest.
g. Industrial
6. Portraits.
Z. Hawaiian subjects.
s. Oriental subjects.
Awards will be suitably inscribed
certificates, and awards will be made
for the best picture in each class of
each section.
SPECIAL AWARD.
l. The most artistic individual
photograph of any class.
2. The best exhibit of six or more
pictures by any individual exhibitor.
Professional photographers will be
requested to exhibit, but awards will
be made only to amateurs.