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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11

Moritz Rosenthal. If Mr.. Miller did
not object Mr.. Rosenthal did.
Not a Government" Affair.
Mr.. Miller touched on a subject
which Judge Lands Immediately re-
scented as an unwarranted assumption
and unwarranted intrusion into the
case. The attorney said that there
were reports that the government was
using the case to secure evidence
against the company for use in the
federal court in Missouri, where the
Sherman antitrust act is being used
as the basis of suit against the CON-
pany.
Mr.. Miller did not put himself be-
hind the reports. He said he had read
such statements in the newspapers.
Judge Lands considers that the exam
ination of Mr.. Rockefeller and the
other witnesses was an affair peculiar
ly and particularly his, that the gov
ernment's connection of the case
ceased when the verdict of guilty was
given, and that thereafter the proceed
ings were merely to give him an idea
of how large fine should be imposed.
For this reason he resented the in
timation, and announced sharply that
the government had nothing to do
with the proceedings. ~
Otherwise, and this departure was
not serious, the proceedings were
marked with great amiability, and, in
spite of the Jam and crush Of the
curious, with great decorum.
Chats With Reporters.
Before he left the city Mr.. Rookie
Teller chatted with the newspaper re-
porters, advised them to save their
money, and said he believed the pros
perity Of the country would increase.
He added: ".
Il will say to you men that the OPP
portunities for acquiring wealth, or a
simple competency, are greater In this
country than ever before. The i'm
provement of transportation facilities,
advancement along scientific lines, the
development of machinery, and system
and organization all tend to increase
general prosperous conditions. The
average citizen to-day is enjoying the
luxury of the rich man OF yesterday.
The average citizen of tomorrow will
be enjoying the Injuries of the
wealthy man of to-day"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
TO FINE STANDARD AUG. 3
JUDGE LANDS WILL FIX TRUSTS
PUNISHMENT THAT DAY.
Attorneys for Company Refuse TO
Show Its Innocence Before Time
Covered in Indictments.

Chicago, July 9.-Judge Kenesaw M.
Lands announced Monday morning
that he would give his decision regard
ing the punishment of the Standard
Oil company on Saturday Aug. 8.
This decision will cover the assess
ment of fines for /, 462 violations of the
interstate commerce act, aggregating
in their maximum $29,240, 000-the
most gigantic penalty ever held over a
corporation or group of corporations
In the world ..- ..-
This announcement was made in
open court, following a brief catechiz-
ing of President II. E. FELTON, of the
Union Tank Line company and the
reading by Attorney Moritz Rosenthal
of the brief and somewhat dramatic
rejoinder of the defense to Judge Lam
dis suggestion on Saturday that it In
troduce evidence showing whether the
Standard OIL has been guilty OF illegal
practices prior to the time covered In
the indictments. #
This the defense declined to do, TAX
ing the ground that no charges ever
had been pressed against 1t for viola
tons of the interstate commerce law
before Sept. 1, 1903, and that the court
could not put the company in the posi-
ton of clearing itself of charges which
were not made.
IF. however, this court Is interested
in this point, as it may tend to miti-
gate the punishment, the defense
would say" continued Mr. Rosenthal,
that its innocence will be brought out
in proper hearings In the future"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
Serves Notice on Governor.
Mahaska county Live Stock.

Fremont Gazette: Thirteen car loads
of stock were shipped out of Fremont
Sunday and one Monday. Sunday G..
w. Fellers had three cars Of cattle. M.
e. Votaw two, c. A. Eastburn one and
John Purjin five. three of cattle and
two of sheep. Messrs. Fellers, East
burn, Purdi,l and Fred votaw accom-
panied the shipment. Beck, &. Darner
shipped three cars Of hogs, to Peoria,
two Sunday and two Tuesday, Aker.
man & Lee have shipped three cars
Of nogs during the past week.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
THE STATE or IOWA
DID NOT APPEAR
REFUSES TO BECOME PARTY TO
2-cENT FARE CASE,
GOVERNOR cUMMINs SERVED.
But Authorities Hold Case Can Have
No Standing--The State Can
not Be Sued BY Indi-
viduals.

Des Moines, Ia, July 9.-The State
of Iowa did not appear in Federal
court today, when the 2-cent fare in
junction case, brought by Iowa Central
stockholders, was called. In the
judgment of the representatives OF
the state, the case has no standing in
court until the state makes itself a
party thereto. Under this belief 10
appearance was made.
State Cannot Be Sued.
1t Is the contention of the state, n
other words, that the 2-cent fare law
cannot be attacked by the railroads.
The state cannot be sued The suit
that is pending in the federal court is
brought by stakeholder Of corpor-
alton to prevent the corporation from
obeying the law 1t is conteaded at
the state house that such suit can
have no standing IN court. Railroad
attorneys, themselves, have inclined
to think that the appearance OF col
fusion cannot be escaped whether
there is collision or not. n this case
collusion is not charged, but if the
railroads were to default in the suit
the appearance could hardly, be
avoided.
In Nebraska the 2-cent fare law
gives the railroad commission power
to put 1t in force This give- the rail-
roads affected chance to get into
court. They have put in the 2-cent
fare in that state and attacked the
law in the courts. In this way they
escape the penalty If the decision
eventually be against tlem and In
support of the validity of the law.
The Situation in Iowa.
In Iowa If they refuse to put in the
2-cent fare they are liable for all pen
alties il the decision eventually Is
against them. U1less they refuse to
put in the 2-cent fare the state has no
interest in the matter. If they refuse
the state would attempt to enforce 1t
and the law could then be tested. but
the roads would be liable eventually
for the penalties. as stated.
So it Is the theory that the 2-cent
fare law win remain IN full force and
/ effect in Iowa indefinitely.
| Serves Notice on Governor.
| Yesterday a deputy United States
| marshal appeared at the Office of the
governor at the state house and while
the railroad tax hearing waited for
the moment, served on MIN an order
of the federal court to the effect that
the 2-ceat fare case had been started
therein and giving the authorities q
chance to appear to test the question
of Intervention or appearance as ami
Gus curae, or ''friend Of the court" in
other words.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
TAKEN FROM TRAIN.
overwork Had Caused seriou
-'-r' Condition.

Mrs. Will Meisters, of Evans, for
mer resident of this city, while IN a
very nervous condition, boarded the
Rock Island passenger yesterday af,
ternoon at Evans and started on q
long journey. Her actions on the
train caused the train officials to tele
graph ahead and have the woman
stopped nere. The train was met by
the patrol wagon and the woman was
taken to Jail for safe keeping. Her
condition was much improved this
morning.. She was taken before tine
commissioners, but she appeared to
be all right and at the request of the
relatives of the lady she was allowed
to return to her home. The lady Il
harmless, so Commissioner for the In
sane H. w. Gleason could see no rea
son why the lady should be taken to
Mount Pleasant when relatives could
take care of ner The lady had about
$25 ON her person and She said that
she was going away as far as her
money could carry her. The cause OF
the lady's condition seems to nave
been the result of overwork.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
THE CHEW REUNION.
oficers Are Elected At the Big Fam
lily Gathering.

The Chew Reunion association met
at $3.50 a. m. Saturday and proceeded
to business.
The minutes Of last years meeting
were read and approved. Election of
officers was next in order and result
ed as follows:
President-R. T. Chew.
Vice President. s. CHEW.
Secretary and Treasurer-Mrs. D.
Sheldon.
Committee on Resolutions-Rev. w.
c. Chew, L. c. McCready,
Committee to appoint time and
place for reunion in 19OS-R I.
Chew chairman, A. J. Bass. David
Sheldon.
Lunch. a..
Afternoon Session.
Song, What Friend We Have in
Jesus"
Invocation, Mrs. David sheldon.
Mandolin duet with piano accom-
paniment-The Frost King; The Oar
kies' Jrill-Mr VIII Cubit, Mrs. John
Walker Mrs. win cubit.
Recitation Christmas Kid" Miss
Nellie Bass.
Piano solo, Mrs. R. T. Chew, Jr.
Song, "And Little Child Shall
Lead Them" Misses Viola and Luella
Chew @
Talk, Mrs. M. S. Hedden.
Solo, Miss Pauline Hoover.
Recitation, The Sick Dolly" Miss
Adelaide Caffall.
Original poem. "Tne Baby" Miss
Grace Sheldon.
Solo, Miss Geraldine Hill.
Dinner at p. m, at which the fol.
lowing toasts were given by Mrs. Da.
vid Sheldon, toastmistress, and re,
sponded to, by the other children:
Our Grandparents--L. C McCready
Our Parents-A. e. Bass.
Our Uncles and Aunts-M. H.
Cochran.
Our Cousins-R. T. Chew.
Our Brothers and Sisters--J. S.
Chew.
The Strangers Within Our Gates
Rev. W. c. Chew. 3D..
The Prospects of the Future Gener.
ations-L. A. Chew.
b. w. Chew, the only surviving bro.
Their of the Rev. J. S. Chew, who is
eighty-three years old, was an honor
ell guest of the occasion, as we're also
other relatives of the family.
..' Evening Session.
Song, Nearer, My God, to Thee
all assembled,
Sketch, Family History, Mrs. D
Sneddon.
Instrumental solo, Miss ma Chew.
Paper, Keep the sabbath Holy, R
T. Chew.
Scotch Songs, "My Jean" my Las
sic Lees by Yonder Burn, David
Sheldon. 81.
Original poem. L. C. McCready.
Piano Solo-Mrs. r. T. Chew, Jr.
Talk, Blest Be the Tie That Binds
Rev. w. c. Chew.
Solo, Face to Face-R. T. Chew, Jr
Recitation, "She Wanted to Be a
Mason"-Mrs. Homer Kimbley.
Solo, why Don't You Speak Fol
Yourself, John?"-Mrs. Nellie Davis.
Talk, Family Fellowship A
Chew
Adjourned until Sunday.
Sunday was devoted to attending
church, and singing ana conversation
closed this most successful reunion
with the hope of meeting again in
1908.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
ALLEGED INFRINGEMENT.
oskaloosa Firm Is Sued BY Massa-
chusetts Man.

Des Moines, July 9.-Jesse Prescott
of Massachusetts has filed a petition
in the United States circuit court for
a restraining order to prevent George
H. Carbon, c. H. Carbon and Harry T.
Carbon of Oskaloosa from making and
selling certain floor retainer for con.
crete foundations on which he says he
has patent. He also wants them to
pay over to MIN all of their profits
from the sale of the device. His pc
tition charges them with infringing
on his patent.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
Peaches After All.

S. l.. Sherman. living near Oska-
loosa college, hands the Herald a
branch blown from tree in the peach
orchard of John Sage, living two or
three miles southeast OF the city. The
same may be seen in the Herald Office
window and will no doubt have a ten
dency to dispel the fear that there
viii be no peaches in Iowa this year.
II IS said that there are many peach
trees which equal the proiuctiveness
OF this sample.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
me Pxthlan Sisters.

A regular meeting OF the Hermion
Temple Pythian Sisters was held in
their han Tuesday evening for the
transaction OF business to finish up
tine present term The seml-annual
report was read aud showed the tenn
pie to be in fiourishlng condition.
There was a good attendance and the
meeting was purely business session
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
County Divides Assessment.

The county about two years ago in
creased the assessment on the lines
and divided the costs between the
two companies. The telegraph COM
pany pays its share but the railroad
sought and secured an Injunction from
Judge Smytn in the district court here
on the grounds that the assessment
was double taxation. AS similar cases
were pending in other Iowa counties,
the railroad concluded to cllch the
matter by having the supreme court
affirm the decision of the district tri-
bunal, and it entered into an agree
ment with the county to pay the costs
of such proceedings.
County Attorney Ruhlemeier pre-
scented the case for the county and to
the establishment of the railroad peo-
pie the court reversed Judge Smytn's
decision, holding that the assessments
are legal The decision will affect
the same situation in other Iowa coun
ties.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
undaunted by Fire.

As an example of business enthus-
iasm and adaptability, George G,
Buckley, an implement dealer at Men
10, is temporarily carrying on his bust
ness in a tent. Mr.. Buckley recently
sustained $4,000 loss resulting
from a fire.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
The Market place.
TICS.

The work in removing the old build.
ings from the city market place at
the corner of First avenue and G
street is making rapid progress and
changes considerably the appearance
Of the corner. The buildings are old
and nave been an eyesore to resi-
dents of the neighborhooi for years,
and their removal alone is decided
Improvement.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
MUST PAY THE TAXES
THE BURLINGTON ROAD LOSES
IMPORTANT CASE IN IOWA
SUPREME COURT.

Burlington, Ia, July 9.-The Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
company met with an unexpected an
rather peculiar reversal in the Iowa
supreme court in its case against the
treasurer Of Des Moines county to en-
join him from collecting taxes on Its
telegraph lines in conjunction with the
Western Union Telegraph company
The railroad and telegraph companies
had entered into an agreement to use
each others liaes for commercial pur
noses. ~
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
Cut With a Bottle.

The breaking of bottle Tuesday
afternoon caused win Paine, bother
at the M. & M. Star Bottling Works,
to suffer a deep cut in his abdomen.
The closing of the wound required
three stitches and the injury while
quite painful Is not a. all serious. Mr.,
Paine returned to his work this morn
ing as usual. but 1t win be some time
before the wound is entirely healed.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11

The store owned by Bert KirlSman
at junction No. /" near Buxton, was
entered by burglars one night last
week and the thieves made away with
about $3.50 worth of merchandise.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
TWO ARE STRICKEN.
]. c. Myers and Miss Mitchell
Victims of Paralysis.

]. G. Myers. oae of the pioneer bus
mess men of the city, suffered stroke
Of paralysis at his home on South Mar
ket street Sunday evening and his
condition is still rather doubtful. Mr..
Myers at one time conducted a pump
business IN the city and was one of
the early business ne2 of Oskaloosa.
He has erected several prominent
buildings and is well known through
out the county. He mas been in poor
health for number of weeks and his
condition took a turn for the worse
on Saturday evening, but 1t was not
until Sunday evening that the first
real stroke of paralysis came, which
affected his whole right side. Many
frieais unite with the family in mop
ing for his recovery.
y 80
Miss Lulu Mitchell, well known
employee of the Lewis & Van Sickle
jewelry store, was stricken with pseu-
do paralysis while at her work about
one o'clock Monday afternoon and was
at once carried to her home and med
ical aid summoned. DIR. H. s. Garland
waited on the young lady and reports
that the attack is only temporary and
is the result of nervous prostration.
With proper rest it is hoped that Miss
Mitchell win soon entirely recover
from the effects of the stroke.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
HELD TO GRAND Jury
James Johnson Charged With At.
tempted Murder.


James Johnson was given hearing
in Justice woodruffs court this morn
ing, charged with attempted murder.
Johnson was the negro who stabbed
John Owsley, another colored fellow,
In the leg, at Buxton, June 10. John
SON cut Owsley in the left leg be-
tween the knee and hip with razor.
after which he made mis- escape. He
was captured at Burlington while
trying to catch passenger train out
of there. Only few witnesses were
examined, but the evidence admitted
was enough to bind him over to the
grand jury. He was put under $500
bonds, which HIS attorney said he
could secure.
q q q
Frank Smothers and James WEIGH,
two umbrella members, while in this
city plying their trade became intoxi-
Gated They were arrested and were
given a hearing this morning before
Justice Bacon. They pleaded guilty,
but were released upon their promise
to leave town.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11

Saturday was pay day for the min
ers and several thousand dollars were
distributed in the mining camps close
to tle city,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
IOWA CROP BULLETIN
CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE
STATE AS NOTED BY THE
WEATHER BUREAU.

Des Moines, Ia, July 9.-Tae first
week in July was the most favorable
of the season. the average daily
temperature was Slightly above the
normal, and there was more than the
usual amount of sunshine. The rain.
fall was ample in all sections, and
somewhat excessive in portions of the
central, north central a1d southwest
districts. In limited areas there was
some damage caused by hail and wind
Generally the conditions are about ali
that could be desired for the rapid adj
vaacement of the corn crop, which Is
now receiving its third or final cult
walton. Except in low, wet lands tne
corlfields are well cleaned, and a por
ton of the crop will be laid by by the
10th. Oats. spring wheat and barley
are doing well and the minor crops
are fairly good.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11

The seventeen-year locusts have ar
rived in the vicinity of Muscatine, ac-
cording to reports from the island
gardener.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11

Following is a summary of reports
from crop correspondents of the state
for July:
Corn, &c per cent; spring wheat, 80;
oats, SO; barley, 80; rye, "a; fax, 81;
hay crop, IS; pastures, go; potatoes
50; apples, AZ; grapes, so.
The relatively low estimate OF corr
is due to the deficient stand, as com
pared with the average.
Conditions Last Year Corn. 80;
wheat. "a; oats, "a; barley, 81; rye
80; fax, 92; potatoes, "a; hay. IS; APP
pies, 20; grapes, IS.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11

Gals Of the Standard OIL company of
New Jersey that the stock of the In
diana company is controlled by the
New Jersey company.
The parentage was admitted The
| earnings of the New Jersey company
were given. Judge Lands knows that
the concern found guilty in his court
on the charge of Relating can stand
the maximum fine permitted by the
law-$29 100000.
Dodge Immunity Bath.
This information was secured with
out allowing Mr.. Rockefeller or any of
| of the other witnesses to give testi-
mony which might enable Attorney
John S. Miller to claim immunity for
| them. A dangerous question was asked
| by one of the attorneys for the govern
ment, but Judge Lands stopped the
| answer.
| II do not want that" he said.
He secured what he did want, and
now Is in position to fix the amount
Of the penalty.
Mr.. Rockefeller and Mr.. Pratt were
the only two officials of the New Jer-
sey company called on to testify. John
D. Archbold, William Rockefeller and
the other vice presidents, secretaries,
treasurers and officials of the company
| sat in readiness and apparent willing
ness to testify. They were not
i needed.
Facts Obtained In Court.
| What Judge Lands secured from
Mr.. Rockefeller was:
| The fact that the outstanding capt.
talizatiop Of the New Jersey company
is aboL l0,00O,000
| The ia hat it pays approximately
40 per cek 'iyidends.
| What he scured from Mr.. Pratt
was: NJ
| The fact that the outstanding capt.
tai stock of the New Jersey company
is s9S 300, 600
| That it made sS1,SOO.OOO net profits
in 1903.
| That it made s61.5OO.OOO net profits
in 1904.
That it made s57,OOO,OOO net profits
in 1905.
I That the Standard Oil company of
New Jersey controls the Standard OIL
company OF Indiana, which Is the
company found guilty in the rebating
trial.
| Appears Willing Witness.
4 Mr.. Rockefeller, who bore himself
patiently with press of curious PEG
| pie about him at every step, met Judge
Lands questions with apparent will
ingness. In the witness chair he was
even Apologize. He was sorry he
couldn't remember more and didn't
\ know more. He hadn't been in the
1 Office OF the Standard OIL company
at 26 Broadway for eight years and
had no active connection with the
/ company for longer period.
1 Il am president" he said. with Q
quick. contlding gesture to the judge
~but 1t is honorary and give no ser
1 vices"
4 He was asked 20 questions b,
Judge Lands, and with almost every
question there was an interruption
from the attorneys. John S. Miller an,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11
ADDITIONAL WANTS.

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, are the
sole agents for the Western Farm
Land Company of Chicago, II pois.
for Oskaloosa, Pella and vid ity.
selling lands in Sherman andl ,al-
lam counties in the Panhanjl OF
Texas. Excursions are run eA ry
two weeks in private car owned AID
operated by the Company,which fur
nishes first-class accommodations
in every respect. All inquiries adj
dressed as follows will receive
prompt attention. Paul Synhorst,
Leighton, Iowa. Phone "A u, Oslxa-
loosa Line. Phone Sc Q. Pella Line.
Or w. p. Sandusky, Hartford, Okla
homa, Via Texnoma. All titles guar
anteed perfect or no sale. soft
CORN HARVESTER cuts and throws
in piles on harvester or windrows.
Man and horse cuts equal with a
corn binder Price SIS. Circulars
free, showing Harvester at work.
New Process Mfg Co.. Saltaa. Kan
sas. 50w5-pd
- - o. -
.BARGAlN.--My Groom modern cot
tage on North Third street can be
bought at a bargain II taken thls
week. chas. s. waiting. 45tf
- 10 - - -
A TRACTION ENGINE for sale. A
ten-horse return fiue engine. lately
rebuilt. Enquire telephone Q I.
4Sw3pi A. J. Convey.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1907-07-11

Moritz Rosenthal. If Mr.. Miller did
not object Mr.. Rosenthal did. @
Nnt \ nGnuernrnentu Affair
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1907-08-15

maker and the two or three push cart
owners within hearing. I'VE are In
very comfortable circumstances, In
deed, and have everything necessary,
But such things cost a fortune, and
when | am III Giuseppina gets head
strong and does not know where to
stop, and then she thinks she must be
economical. She is a very good girl.
though, Il very good girl, and assure
you we are IN perfectly independent
circumstances"
The candy makers eyes We're twin
king, but with mistiness behind
them.
"The very use Of the costly wines
prove that. SIR" he said courteously.
II do not have them even when ! am
III. But, II you'll excuse me, you inter-
yupted conversation between your
i.i,iace her to help Inc in my business,
But suppose we go Into the shop. We
can talk better there"
Without waiting for their consent he
crossed the sidewalk to his store, and
after little hesitation they followed.
At the door he. turned.
Say. you cutthroat men," he called
warningly to the push cart owners,
don't you touch thing In this young
lady's cart! II you do I'll-I'Il run you
In
'You 'sposa we thiefs" called back
one Of the men Indignantly. "We not