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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-16
AUTO CRANK BREAKS ARM.
Prominent Ottumwa Man Was
"kicked" and Severely Hurt.

Ottumwa, Ia, April 14.-W. NJ. Ed
wards, prominent Ottumwa man, ,suf-
fered a broken arm while cranking
his automobile. The crank kicked
back, striking Mr.. Edwards on the
arm, breaking il just above the wrist.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-16
GIRL WIFE is INDICTED.
Mrs. Irene Dolph, of Clinton, Accused
of Murder.

Clinton. la, april 15.-Mrs, Irene
Dolph, the l7-yearold girl arrested for
the murder of her husband while he
slept, was indicted by the grand jury
yesterday afternoon for first degree
murder.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-16
COLD WAVE COMING.

Freezing Temperature Promised Ior
Tomorrow Morning.
Des Moines. April 15.--A cold wave
is en- route and freezing temperature
is promised by tomorrow morning.
Fair weather will continue.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-16
SMALL pox IN osAcs.
All schools and Churches Have Been
Closed.

Usage, Ia. April l5.-An epidemic
of smallpox has closed the public
schools, churches, library and all
buildings where public gatherings
are held.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-16
BIG LUMBER MILLS OPEN.

Dubuque Plant Will Give Work to
over 500 Men.
Dubuque, Ia, April 15.-The Stand.
ard Lumber Co. mills opened today
after shutdown of six months, Civ
ing employment to 500 men.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

come unto me and drink. "Who-
soever will. let him come and drink
of the life freely -
From Genesis to Revelation: from
the account of the creation to Apoc
alyptic Vision. the Bible is teeming
with Gods promises of mercy to
mankind and ringing all through
with offers of rest and words of love.
Nature and Revelation combine
in telling us that the POWER COM
bined with the MERCY of God make
Him the very friend we need.
When we stand on some lofty.
betting crag on some rock bound
coast and gaze off on the seemingly
iilimitable ocean when the Almighty g
frown is mirrored in tempest. the
gigantic pillows. foam crested. dash
ing madly on their way, lifting the
magnificent. ponderons modern IRON
clad, as if it we're child's toy. to
their snowy crests. or dashing with
thunderous roar on the rocks below /;
when we gaze. on some lovely morn
ting at the Heavens above us, and see
the Sun ascending in the Orient.
enkindilng the horizon and thrilling
the slum bering planet with his beams /;
or when We stand at some midnight
hour, on some lone mountain brow
and gaze up into the lustrous. moon
lit canopy above us. thickly studded
with sparkling orbs. and remember
that there are illimitable fields of
space thickly sown with rolling
worlds beyond what any eye can see !;
and then when we reflect that all is
under the control and direction of
God. we stand back awe-struck.
amazed, overwhelmed with sense of
Gods stupendous energy. of Gods
majestic power.
Then turning to the Book of Reve'
lation: how comforting 1t assures
us that this God of unlimited power
is God of unlimited goodness; this
God of omnipotent energy is a God
of omnipotent Love. His majesty Is
measured by His mercy. The
measure of His glory is the measure
of His grace. Ny God has not only
an infinite aim. and an infinite intel
lect. but also an infinite HEART.
His power; His patience: His might !;
His mercy: I'll bow down at His
feet; I'll yield myself to Him; I'll
worship Him. He's the One my soul
longs for; the One I need. "What a
friend we have in jesus"
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

D. B. Shull has filed his declara-
tion for the Office of county commits
sioner of this district. Mr.. Shull is
one of the most thorough and success
full farmers in the county and is a
man of good judgment and strict in
tegrIry. a worker for good roads and
an earnest advocate of economy and
efficiency in the administration of pub
lie affairs. The only other Republican
who is much talked OF in connection
with the Office is Andrew Newhall.
whose wide acquaintance in the coun-
ty and high character would undoubt-
eddy bring him strong following if
he should consent to be a candidate.
which he has not yet done. He is
quite familiar with the duties of the
Office, having served as member OF
the board from the Orcas island dis
trict sixteen years ago.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

The editor of the Islander has be-
come so accustomed to malevolent
misrepresentation during the past two
years that be is not in the least sur
prised at the attempt made to misrep
resent bis position with respect to the
legislative contest as between DR..
Harrison and Mr.. BuRge. both of
whom be is proud to number among
his warmest personal friends. He has
known Dr.. Harrison for nearly eleven
years and has the highest respect for
him as an upright Christian gentleman
and man we'll qualified to discharge
creditabIy the duties of the position
for which he rather reluctantly con
scented to become candidate. While
the acquaintance of the editor with
Mr.. Bugee has been of much shorter
duration it has been long enough and
intimate enough to cause him to con-
ceive for Mr.. Bugge feeling OF
friendship and genuine respect which
it would take more than one political
cataclysm to shake. The editor is
not responsible for the candidacy of
either of these sterling gentlemen and
he will not use his paper. nor permit
il to be used, to the injury of either
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

of them. They are engaged, together
with Mr.. Buxton. in an honorable
contest 1t Is for the Repu blican
voters of the county. and not for any
newspaper. to say which one of the
three shall be the party's standard
bearer in the pending campaign. If
any one of them is misrepresented the
columns of the Islander are open to
him. "without money and without
price," to make any statement that he
may wish to have 60 before the people
The islander was an earnest advo-
cate of the direct primary principle
for years before it was enacted into
law in this state, and now that the
people have finally come to their own
aud are afforded an opportunity to
exercise in fact the power of NOM
ination which they have heretofore
held in theory only, the writer believes
that no man or set of men should
undertake to interfere with the ALSO
lutely free and unprejudiced exercise
of that power. The editor is not
egotistical enough to assume for a
moment that the question of his per
sonal preference in this Or any other
contest before the people is matter
of any public concern.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
u Bold Step.

To overcome the well-grounded and
reasona BILE objections 6 the more intel
ligent to the use of secret, medicinal COM
pounds, DR.. r. V. Pierce, of Buffalo, N.
Y, some time ago, decided to make bold
departure from the usual course pursued
by the makers OF put-up medicines for do
nestle use, and so has published broad
cast and openly to the whole world, full
and complete list of all the ingredients
entering inssrthe composition Of his widely
celebrated tedicj6es. Thus he has taken
his numerous patrons and patients into
his full k0nfaence. thus too he has re-
moved AisA medicines from among secret
nostrlpsof doubtful merits, and made
themkRenedieS of KTOaU7l Composition.
BY this bold step Dr.. Pierce has shown
thai bis formulas are Of such excelleQce
thai he is not AFRAID to subject them to
the fullest SCRUTINY:
of Msge Tie
famous medicine for weak stomach. pid
liver or biliousness and all catarrhal diseases
plain English. full and complete list of all
the ingredients Sts ccmpoSaing It. but small
Of IL al as
Gus extracts from the writings OF leading
practitioners Of medicine: endorsing IN tho
U5OuVGSt QOSSJUtG UIWSs odCu anu every luRTo-
dent contained in DR.. Pierce's medicines
One Of these little books will be mailed free
to any one sending address on postal card OF
by letter. to Dr.. r. v. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y,
and requesting the same. From this little
book it will be learned that DR.. Pierce's med
icines contain no alcohol. narcotics, mineral
agents or other poisonous or injurious agents
and that they are made from native, medici.
nal roots of great value; also that some Of
the most valuable ingredients contained in
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for weak.
nervous. over-worked. srun-down." nervous
and debilitated women. were employed. long
years ago, by the Indians for similar ailments
affecting their souaws-, In fact. one OF the
most valuable medicinal plants entering into
the composition Of DE-. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription was known to the Indians IS
sSQuaW-Weed." Our knowledge Of the uses
Of not . few of our most valuable native. me-
dicinal plants vas gained from the Indians.
cesses. the Favorite Prescription " is most
efficient remedy for regulating all the wom-
anly functions, correcting displacements. a.
prolapsus. anteversion and retorversion.
overcoming. painful periods. tOning up the
peryes and bringing about 9 perfect state ct
health. Sold by ell dealers In medicines.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

The primary law is good thing
in one way. It gives every modest
but ambitious man an opportunity to
present himself to the public without
asking his neighbors anything about
it,-whereas under the old system
he was obliged to make some kind Of
a showing in a convention of men
gathered from the community in
which he lived. Seattle Times.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

Humanity speaking there is some
thing strikingly peculiar about this.
that the purest Man who ever lived
should gather around Him the impure.
It seemed the natural order Of things
reversed. Generally like draws to
like. The righteous love to mingle
with the righteous. The honest man
usually shuns the company of the
thief. Lovers of light and lovers of
dark do not generally mingle. Owls
do not associate with eagles. Doves
do not associate with hawks. The
tiger and the lamb do not lie down
together. Like draws to like. I'm
likeness separates. But here was q
Man who was the very quintessence
of purity drawing to Himself the very
Outcasts of society.
Do you wonder that the self
righteous Pharisee. seeing that the
Savoir avoided. did not seek, particu-
larly. at least. his company. and well
coined that of the social outcasts.
should think that the devil that was
in them was also in Him? that be-
tween the Savior and the sinner there
was kindred spiritf
Jesus is the sinners friend. 1
do not propose tonight to describe the
Savior's associates; the reason why
He associated with them: what they
saw in Him that drew them to Him.
and what He saw in them to seek
and save: but rather point out two
OF the elements that go to make Him
the very friend we need.
l point out in the first of these His
POWER. Jesus is God in human
form. And God speaks to us in many
ways.
Mysterious laws, binding together
widely separated planets into uni
verse and causing worlds to revolye ON
.heir axes; the mighty storm. sweep
lug over land and sea, tearing up its
roots OF hundred years the gigantic
OAK OF the forest. churnine the sleep.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

Assessor Harrison and daughter
Thursday, having about completed
their work on the assessment rolls.
Mr.. Harrison says that the total as
sessed valuation of the county real
and personal. is approximately
81. 100000. which is an increase of
about $3.50. 900 over the total of last
year. The personal property valuation
is little lower than it was last year
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

Mrs. j. G. Myers. of East Sound,
announces her cand1adcy for the Office
of county superintendent in this issue
Of the Islander. Prof. Joubret filed
his declaration of candidacy for the
same office some time ago. The
Office is one of the most important
and most poorly paid in the county
and it ought to be regarded as non
partisan. as judiciary positions now
are under the direct primary law.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

ing waters of the placid lake into
seething foam. and heavinR the ocean
into gigantic pillows enRulf1ng in
their deeps mans we'll wrought mon
ster of the billowy main; the deafen-
ing peals of thunder: the lightning
flash with it's whistlinR tongue of fire :
the volcano belching forth its streams
of molten lava: these are Gods mes
sengers. and they attest His mighty
power.
And is it not. source of comfort
to us that our God is God of power?
Should we not be ashamed to have
our cheek blanch with a dread ex-
pectancy when we remember that the
hand of an omniponent God is on
the helm Of the universe that He is
q God Who is able to supply all
needs. shield us from every danger
and help rs to overcome every Difficult
tyr His power forms necessary ele-
ment in making Him the very friend
we need.
point out again His MERCY.
He is the friend Of sinners.
The material universe gives abund-
ant proof of Gods power. but who
would say that it affords satisfactory
evidence Of Gods love? We see the
destructive flood as we'll as the muir
-muring rill and the laughing stream !:
the blinding. death-dealing lightning
flash as we'll as the mild. benef1cent
star ray the desolating hurricane as
we'll as the health creating breeze !:
and we shrink from q being OF known
power. but unknown purpose.
Turn. however. to the Book Of
Revelation and We find that God g
messages are as full of Mercy as they
are of majesty and power. Thy sins,
which were many. are all forgiven
thee; go in peace and sin no more. !"
Though your sins be as scarlet they
may be as white as snow; though they
be red like crimson they shall be as
wool. !" eff any man thirst. let him
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

on account of reductions in fish trap
assessments. by order of the commits
sioners. and the exemption of the
Roche Harbor Lime Company's sail
ing vessels engaged in the coastinR
trade. The largest increases on real
property have been on lime Lodges.
business property in Friday Harbor
and some of the choice farms of the
San Juan Valley.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
Carryin Z. 5. Mail, I,assen-

.Harbor, Deer Harbor, West Sound,
Orcas, East Sound, Rosario, olga,
and BELL1NGHAM.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

Two homes on San Juan island
have been destroyed by fire within q
month. No insurance ID either case.
Dose it pay? See Nash & Co.. bank
building.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01

You are here by advised to place an ssx,, after
the question "For the Amendment etc, or
Against the Amendment" ETC. as the case may
be SO as to express more clearly your affirmative
or negative vote.
SAM H. NICHOLS,
Secretary of STATE.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1908-08-01
1.-THE Son of Man, a Friend of Sinners"

Sermon delivered W. Mitchell Friday
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-13
Curtains and Draperies

Magnificent Array Of Ear'y Summer Offerings in
These Dainty Home Embellishments.
No branch Of modern home furnishings appealing
the pride Of intelligent and refined housekeeping than those
that dress the doors and adorn the windows Our
department of curtains and daperes unequaed either
beautiful fabrics exhibited has long been known the
munty of the principal attractions Of the largest and
most brilliantly appointed furniture in the world And
in keeping with the popular expectations Of the department
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-13

lux Noi ubdNS kuC tuiuS(dpG
divinely and sovereignty
beautiful without a delicate
ground, without green fields.
And the gorgeous sideboard.
bookcase. cabinet. library
table and shining parlor
chairs lose half their comeli-
ness and charm on bare H. ors.
John NJ. Smyth Company he
lieve that nothing can be too
pretty for the floors of mod
est homes, nothing too Law
ishly or brilliantly orna-
mental for the floors Of opu.
lent homes. and the display
OF rugs and carpets now
proving of such interest to
housekeepers is unparalleled
either in general volume of
new goods. in wealth OF rare
fabrics and gorgeous patterns
or in range of styles and end
less variety of offerings:
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-13
Carpets and Rugs

Our Present Exposition Unparalleled in Extent or
in Splendor Of Ito Offerings.
Of all things that contribute the grace Of the home all
things that aid either rendering simply and nexpensive
in giving the richer and Astounding and
petentous spendos Of the lovees and most glorious of
gardens nothing take precedence Of the fabrics that dress
and beauy the floors All the furniture in the house derives
elegance from elegant rugs participates in the gnominy
of shabby rugs The trees in the park would be defective and
imperfect but for spread of lawn beneath Moth
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-13

ktrmanshah Carpets. a fec cover
woven In Persia and noted for the Elysan sanctity
Of Its colors In rose. ecru, blue and olive, YES
ture of the daintiest conceivable elegance, fit to
adorn kings palace or the home OF a saint or
poet. Throw lilies and morning glores on this
carpet and you cannot tell which is of the more
precious loneliness and beauty, the flowers of
nature or the flowers of art. The characteristic
Kirmanshah conception Is that of small finely
woven figures, with medallion centers, or allover
floral and scroll designs In unfading and imper.
ishable colors. A great multiplicity of patterns
In sizes from #. x 10 It. to IL #. 10 IT,, with
20 prices NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ranging from .zse.0o $675.OO
Bslooehistan Russ. Made In Afghanistan. marked
by blue figures on rich red grounds, and noted
for very soft silky coos that give a beautiful
sheen, Different styles OF an average size
to- 'ee' Dy Ice. -. '..Oo $500
khiva Carpet Rugs Made In Afghanistan and
charae terized by varously colored octagon fig
ures on rich red ground with beautiful geometr-
cal borders. 6 #. 8 In. x9h CLIO m
to #. K II IT,, $4,000 to-------@4 fO.OO
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-13

Cashmere o. Soumack Rugs. Made by the native
hand-weavers of Turkey and favOrite among
the connoisseurs of all countries for the dainti:
ness Of It's oriental colors-red, green. blue end
tan. Design IL always . red ground, with dia.
mond designs In richly blended hues. Selection
from q variety of patterns, I It. 4 6 #. to
=, 4; o Z 10 10 IT, with prices from $500
Bekhara Russ. Imported by John M. Smyth Co.
from Bokhara Persia. Design II that OF small
geometrical figures on rose and red grounds, with
artistic borders, the glory Of the rug being
In Its glorious colors. Variegated patterns.
Size, EFT: 6 in: x #. to 3h.ex &GS M
sft.s. $500 to------------ @OOsOO
Shirvan Rugs. Made In Turkey. Dainty geo.
metrical figures, on light grounds Beautiful
shades Of red, blue and wine cOlors. coo M
SIT. 6xsh $500 to---------- @AOsVV
Cabistan Rugs. Made In Persia. OF fine mohair
wool, extremely brilliant designs of antique fig
ures on ground of gold, red and &7S m
light blue, 3h.6xsft.6 6. $4,000 y SOsVV
Carabash Russ. Made In Turkey. Fast Oriental
colors red, green, blue and tan. co M
= H. ~~oV~
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-13

Tic CutCT tdIIIIIICuI lOI NISiSOtS SuiS
week will be a display Of new goods
and new fashions, unprecedented
in extent and adapted to every re-
quirement from the mansion to the
cottage or apartment. And every
offering bargain:
Irish Point. Brussels, Point Dc Chsns and
Cluny Handmade Lace Curtains. John NJ.
Smyth Co. 8 early summer invoice direct from
the ancient seat Of the industry In st. Gall,
Switzerland-ovcr two hundred distinct pat.
terms of these delicate and Immediately
beautiful window velings, from the costliest
masterpieces and rarest artistic examples to
the simplest and most inexpensive designs, and
with correspondingly long range % IN
Of prices, from @76 q pair down.to spksOV
The World .Famous Handmade Arabian Lace
Curtains. John NJ. Smyth Co.'s direct impor.
tation from France, comprising some twenty
strikingv rich and tasteful patterns. with
line of widely diverse prices ext,ni ling from
inimitable specimens at $500 &C M
pair down to tasteful styles at s1OsVV
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1908-06-13

Nottingham Lace Curtains. Serviceable, durable
and parely beautiful but marvelously Inexpensive
reproductions Of everything dainty and ornate In
the finest Brussels, Cluny and Arabian lace cur.
tains.' Over 200 contrasting patterns at prices
s Ranging from .s"o pa" 20 04.sA. $l.OO
Scotch Madras Curtains Now In general vogue for
libraries, dining rooms and chambers-a highly or:
nate window dress that launders like handkerchief
and wears long lifetime. John NJ. Smyth Co.'S
direct importation from the makers In Glasgow
an Interesting multiplicity Of designs In plain cream
or rich floral patterns In unading tints OF pink rose
or gold. or In heavier colors Of dark green brown
or red-with prices running from bar ~ 60
gains at $1,000 pair to bargains at V6sOV
Rep Portisrss. Great diversity of beautiful designs
In splendid hues of red, green and brown and with
tasteful and brilliantly ornamental borders Prices
ranging from $500 a pair to very de. CT M
sirabls patterns at-------------------- VOsVV
Imported German Tapestry Portisrss. Diversity OF
unique and fancy patterns. Faithful reproductions
of the handsomest Kirselims $1,000 S11 M
pair down to------------------~ A6sOV
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-23
MIsHAPs ON THE STAGE.
Amusing Experiences That Have Con-
vulsed Audiences.

Several years ago jefferson De An
Uncle Toms Cabin" and as he was
riding the donkey off the stage the
donkey decided not to go. The come
dian kicked him, pinched him, and
pulled his ears, but the donkey kept
on backing until he slipped and his
hind legs went down under him. Il
went over backward and did slide
over the footlights. landing in the
arms of a thoughtful and considerate
fiddler" says Mr.. De Angels. The
bass drummer got the donkey. You
never saw such a mixed up mess Of
comedian, donkey. and bass drum as
there was that night"
Edna May Spoomer recently was
playing "Zaza" and by ma,ing the
right remark at the right time re-
covered from a ludicrous accident. She
had just invited Dufrene into her
dressing room when she stubbed her
toe and fell over trunk. Quickly pick
ing herself up she smiled and making
a deep courtesy said: Il beg your
pardon, / did not mean to greet you
so uncermoniously. The audience
rewarded the actress by burst Of APP
plause.
One time when Mr.. Edwin Forrest
was playing Hamlet he did not have
the miniatures called for in the part
The actor looked in his pockets for
them. but did not find them. Seeing
a shaving box behind the scenes he
thrust lid, soap. brush, and all into
his pocket. When he came to the
lines which he addressed to his moth
er: Look here upon this picture" he
handed her the lid of the box. Con-
tinuing he says: And now upon this,
this was your husband. This is your
husband" whereupon the soap, lather,
brush, and all tumbled out, which con-
vulsed the audience with laughter.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-02-23
Mexleo,s Vigorous President.

President Diaz, when 70 years old,
was one day chatting with some Amer
lean tourists in the military college
at Chapultepec, says his biographer.
when he noticed climbing rope hang
ing near him.
Il wonder II I could climb that
now!" he exclaimed, and to the amaze
ment OF his guests. threw of his coat
and went up the rope hand over hand
to the top-a difficult exercise for a
cadet.
When he came down he turned to
the Americans. smiling, and said:
"Nc- you can say you have seen
a man OF 20 years do that."-Youth's
Companion.