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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18
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ITEMS Hats

Oar "St. Regis" at So is uuequsled
for the price. shown in gray and brown,
in new soft shapes; also Black Derbies.
Tue "Colonial" at So; gray and
brown soft shapes, black and brown
Defbits.
The "Woodthrop" at $3.50. Black
Derbies-neS shapes; splendidly made
and finished.
Full line of Stetson's Soft and Stiff
Hats.
Also showing Ina new Strsws for
spri0g.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-04-18

DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder pills are
prompt and thorough and will in short
time strengthen weakened kidneys and aIlay
troubles arising from intiammaiion oi ths
bladder. Sold by W. F. Creighton & 10.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Runaway Horse Jumps Into An
other Buggy.

Pella Chronicle: G. c. Caves, of Os-
kaloosa, and Dan Caves, of Eddyville,
were in Pella on business last Satur-
day While here they experienced
quite bad runaway. They were
north of town and had gotten out Of
the rig to see farmer. The team got
frightened and made for town. They
ran into a fellow by the name of j..
A. Peterson who was driving a team
of mules hitched to a buggy. One of
the runaway team jumped into his
buggy, knocking him out and knock
ing the top of the buggy and seat Off
The horse landed in the buggy and
was unable to get out. The mule
team broke away frCm their buggy
leaving the runaway team, one of
them quietly settled in the buggy and
the other one, held to him by the lines,
was standing beside the buggy, SEEM
ingly enjoying his companions ludi-
crous position.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
c. A. R. APPOINTMENTS
Commander Mailman Names Aides
and Committees.

Department Commander Milliman
of the Grand Army has completed his
appointments of staff officers and COM
mittees: p,
Adj. Gen. G. A. Newman to succeed
himself. "
Department inspector-T. r. Irons
of Toledo.
Judge Advocate-Fred O'Donnell of
Dubuque.
Chief mastering officer-H. II. Rood
of Mount Vernon. az
Patriotic Observation-Disclosures Kissick
of Oskaloosa.
Senior aide and chief of staff-Lee
Dakin of Logan.
Committee on Soldiers Home-Pbil
Schaller of Sac City, George Monlux
of Rock Rapids, d. r. Witter of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, ]. w. Krapfel of Waterloo,
Levi S. Moss of Des Moines.
Committee on Soldiers Orphans
Home-C. H. Wickersham of West
Branch, c. F. Kellogg of Clinton, Gus
Schmidt of Muscatine, John e. Jayne
of Iowa City and Z. ]. Wood of Ana
mosa
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
HELP FOR M'CREGOR.
GOVERNOR CuMMINs ISSUES A
PROCLAMATION TO THE
PEfpLE OF IOWA.

Des Moines, June 30.-Goyernor
Cummins yesterday issued proclama-
ton asking the public aid for McGre-
gor, which was devastated, with all
the surrounding country, by the flood
of last week. The proclamation fol
lows:
A PROCLAMATION.
1t has been made known to me
through a committee appointed at a
mass meeting of the citizens of Nc
Gregor, that on June 20 the people
of McGregor suffered extraordinary
disaster by an unprecedented storm
followed by a flood that wrecked the
homes, business buildings and public
improvements to an extent that makes
1t impossible for the people of the city
to repair the injuries with their own
means. | am further advised that the
consequences of failure to at once
clear away the debris of the food and
restore the sewage system may be an
epidemic of disease. adr
Now, therefore, il Albert b. Cum
Minis, governor of the state of Iowa,
do hereby appeal to the prosperous and
generous minded people of the state
Tor immediate aid for the unfortunate
citizens and city of McGregor. Out
of our plenty let us give literally in
the hour of distress.
| appoint the mayors of our several
cities and towns, and the various civic
organizations throughout the state as
agencies for the collection of such
contributions as may be offered. All
gifts should be forwarded to ]. A.
Walter, mayor of McGregor, Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
$4,000 FIRE AT WOODSTOCK.
Half of Business District Of Iowa Town
is Burned.

Webster City, Ia, June 29.-Half the
business district OF Woodstock, a town
north of this city, was wiped out by
fire Saturday Afternoon. Seven bust
ness blocks and three barns were des-
troyed. The loss is more than $4,000,
with but $1,000 insurance.
The fire caught during the noon
hour in the rear of the Carpenter meat
market where lard was being render
ed. A high wind famed the fire and
the buildings were all one mass OF
flame by the time water could be
played upon them. 1t was feared the
whole town was doomed and frantic
calls for help were sent to nearby
towns. A volunteer brigade kept the
blaze confined to the doomed district,
but practically nothing was saved
from the various stocks.
The losses sustained are as follows:
w. c. Halverson, furniture store
$1,000; Ed Carpenter, meat market
$4,000; J. C. Smith, drug store, $4,000;
James Pringle, restaurant, $3,5OO;
Wesley Frakes, implement store
$4,000; David Barton, empty building
$1,000; Alexander Wilcox. empty build
ing, $1,000; Woodstock Telephone Co.
$4,000; Bell Telephone Co., 500
Total, S23, 100.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
IOWA CROP BULLETIN
CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE
STATE AS NOTED BY THE
WEATHER BUREAU.

Des Moines, Ia, June 30.-The most
favorable weather conditions of the
season prevailed during the past week
The average temperature was about
two degrees above the normal, with
an excessive amount of sunshine, and
but very little rainfall up to Saturday
night. Thunder storms, with light to
heavy showers, were general over the
larger part of the state Saturday night,
the heaviest rainfall being reported
from the central counties. There
have been from four to six days dur
ing the week favorable for field work,
and the cultivation of corn has been
continued vigorously. Most of the
early planted corn on high or well
drained ground has been plowed the
third time, and some fields have al
ready been laid by in good condition.
The excessive sunshine and brisk
winds have enabled farmers to plant
and cultivate fields which have here
tofore, been too wet. The size of
corn is exceedingly variable, ranging
from two to three inches high on low,
wet land to the regular Fourth of July
standard on high lands. On the whole
the conditions are much better than
could have been expected three weeks
ago. The weather has been favorable
for the growth and development of all
small grains. But very little rust has
as yet been reported, and the pros
poets for good crops are very promis-
ing. Glover hay making has begun in
all parts of the state, and the crop is
being put up in good condition, with
very heavy yields.
Timothy, potatoes, and all garden
truck have made excellent growth.
Fruits Of all kinds vary from very
poor to two-thirds of a normal crop.
Geo. M. Chapel,
Section Director.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
THE MULCT TAX.
Over Three Thousand Dollars Are
Due This Quarter.

The quarterly payments of the
mulct tax in this county are being
made to County Treasurer George
Thompson. There are twenty-three
licensed wholesale and retail liquor
dealers in this county, each of whom
pays a quarterly license of $3.50
making total of $3,45O due at this
time. Up till this morning $3.50 had
been received and the other five pay
ments will be made within the next
day or two. Fifty per cent of this
amount is paid over to the city and
the remainder appropriated for the
use of the county.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
SILVER KEY CHAIN
BRINGS HUSBANDS
IOWA STATE COLLEGE HAS A
LOVERS AMULET.
HAS WORKED SEVEN TIMES
The Chain Has Been Worn by Seven
Different Private Secretaries
of the President Of the
College.

Amas II, I,na On hip silver
kov oha;, 49,, Co.. son,e years Inv
tho nr,uota saorat.r,as ~, tha nresi.
~. 70 -. 60 oo,,aaa 60 believed
~ no natr,monia1 am,,,e, for seven
vorn, ro,,an Nh, hove worn n in suc.
oassiou 49, No., r,arriod within a
ohou, 49, e. t.,,,,, a. FROM, their
nrodaoosso.s
The last non 70 bear tho Jingle of
tho silva, obar y.s prof Ado,nh shane
and todav he ana the last wearer.
MIC 49, Kiar,r arc m ha mar.
riad
Tho ..onu hos oftar heer told how
Mice cortrrdo Harlan the FIRST nos.
sassor 80 tha chain when sbe became
Mr. n r. p,,co gava rho silver kew
chair sho h.d uorn to Mics patience
y uorn,,a,, ,,ith tho rem.rk.
aWaar .h;s .nd yo,r nat,imonial
,,ol, w;lI no .oodn
Miss uorn,Ie,, yas r,orried to II n
rs IS Nrau,tor and noosod tho chain
On 20 Mice Marv Turne,,. If oskalooea
u,ho ,atar ,raasn,a Mr. n irwin
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
DECORATED.
Handsome Display Of Flags, Bunting
and CoIors at the Arcade Saloon.

The Arcade Saloon has taken on a
Holiday dress and appears wonderfully
Respondent in an abundant display of
bunting and the national colors. The
work is the result of the handicraft of
Dave Blackburn and Tom Geary. This
is one of the first places in the city
to put up decorations. The work re-
ceives compliments from everyone
and must be seen to be appreciated.
Remember that the Arcade will be
closed all day July Fourth and make
your plans accordingly.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
Court House to Close.

All of the offices of the Mahaska
county court house will be closed all
day Saturday, July Fourth, with the
exception of the clerks Office, which
will be open until ten o'clock a. m,
to accommodate those desiring pen,
sion papers signed or those who seek
to obtain marriage licenses.
BY order Of l.. r. Briggs, Auditor.
259d3-w1
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
DEATHS DURING JUNE.
Miners Pay Twenty-seven Claims In
the Month.

The Iowa Mine Workers, District
No. 10, U. NJ. w. A., during the month
of June paid 81 death claims, ten of
which were for. wives. This is the
heaviest mortality roll that has come
to the association since the establish
ment of the law for the payment of
the death claim. The rate usually is
lower in the summer months than in
the winter. as not so many men are
engaged in the mines, The death OF
the wives caused the number to be
increased this month.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
STORMS FREAKS AT BOONE.
Sets Fire to $500 Worth Of Fireworks
in a Restaurant.

IN a heStduTdnt.
Boone, Ia, June 30.-More unusual
things happened in Saturday nights
storm than In any half dozen preced-
ing storms. Lightning struck tAe res
taurant of John Daniels and exr -oded
about $500 worth of fireworks, which
went sizzling and sputtering in every
direction, greatly hampering the work
Of the firemen.
Lightning also struck the house OF
James Wallace and pulled the nails
out of the screen doors. At the house
of James Wilson all the rafters under
the roof were split in two. Six fuses
burned out at the opera house, fright
ming the audience. Several men sit
ting near an electric plano in a bill
lard hall were knocked from their
chairs.
A large amount of stock was killed
at the farm OF Arthur Mccall in the
southwest part of the county.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
FARMERS NATIONAL BANK
w. |. Beans, President.
w. H. Pike, Vice President.
II. X. Davis, Cashier.
CAPITAL STOCK, 100000
Paid In Full.

Directors: w. l. Beans, What
Cheer; Charley Victor Lacey; W.
H. Springer. Eddyville; Thos. J. VII
son, Beacon; r. w. Moore. Cedar;
W. c. Reed, oskaloosa; w. H. Pike.
Rose Hill; Paul Synhorst, Leighton;
Geo. s. Prime, Oskaloosa; r. X
Davis, oskaloosa; M. s. Downey, La
cey.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
Garden Thieves.

The flower thief and the chicken
thief are bad enough but tho garden
thief is the most contemplate of the
whole breed. Complaint IS heard OF
vegetables being stolen from gardens
just as they are about TO be given
place on the family table. Tar and
feathers would be lenient punishment
for the fellow who fllches from his
neighbors garden.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
Farmers. Take Notice !

We will take in cream at our cream
station Friday, July this week on
account of Saturday being a holiday.
Please bear this in mind and bring
your can Friday.
Oskaloosa Creamery Co.
259d1.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02
CITY business solicited.

Complete set of Safety Deposit
Boxes. The $50 stockholders are all
Mahaska county farmers.
Farmers; Make this your head.
quarterswhile in the City. levitt
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-02

Link Fisher departed Saturday even
ing upon a two weeks tour with the
seth Regiment Band of Fort Dodge.
He joined the band at Fort Dodge for
couple of days practice, thence they
go to Calgary, Canada, Denver and
other cities.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28
Hello FOR COURT
Is Nick Stiff for the Murder Of
a Fellow Roumanian
at GrasSeIIi.

Nick Stiff, Roumanian, OF Grasselli,
confessed in Justice Harry Gordon's
court Friday morning that he was
the person. who struck Thomas
Isador Sunday night, intiicting injur-
les which resulted in his death later.
He was held without bond for the
grand jury. The other three Rou-
manions arrested and held as accom-
pllces were discharged from custody.
Stiff was committed to jail.
Stiff's right name was learned to
be Steven Irinin. He told the magis-
trate that Isador got into his part
ner's bed after all had imbibed keg
OF beer and that Steve told him to
get out and go to his own shanty.
lsador refused and Steven took a
club and hit him in the head with 1t.
Then he ran away and hid in the
woods because he was afraid that
lsador's friends would kill him.
The other Roumanians who were
arrested on the same charge were re-
leased from custody. They are John
Mihalsa, Nicolac Groza and Simon Su-
ciu. The first two testified that they
save Steven strike Isador with the
club and the latter swore that he was
asleep at the time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28
STATE MEET
Of the West Virginia Kings
Daughters and Sons is
to Be Held.

The executive board fthe West
Virginia state branch of the Kings
Daughters and Sons will hold their
convention In Wheeling on November
IL and IL, and there will be delegates
from all the cities in the state. Many
prominent speakers will he present
from the East. including Miss Kate
Bond. president Of the general order.
elected at the last general council to
MI the Office vacated by Mrs. ,Bottome
Miss Bond will receive a hearty well
come from the state delegates. Mrs
McLauren, OF Mississippi. will also b.
present and make an Interesting ad-
dress. An elaborate program will be
outlined later and the affair will con-
tinue two days.
Among the matters that will in all
probability come up and be disposed
of at this meeting Will be the action
that the state body will take toward
the preservation Of the mound Mt
Moundsville. The executive council
has been active In endeavoring to pre-
serve the mound, and tried at ono
time to secure an option from the
representative of the heirs Of the Nc
Fadden estate.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28
DR.. Y. GATHER
IN LAST SLEEP
GassowayPhysician Succumbs
to Illness at His Daugh-
ter's Home.

DR.. v. Gather. of Gassaway. Is dead
at the home Of his daughter, Mrs. s.
NJ. Stutler at o'Neik He passed
away Thursday night at II o'clock
after an illness OF two weeks with a
complication of diseases and gem
eral breakdown. DR.. Gather was on
visit to his daughter when he was
taken Ill.
DIR. Gather Is survived by his wife
and, the following children: Miss
Madge Gather. of Denver, Colo; Cecil
Gather. OF Kansas City, Mo-; Mrs.
Jesse Parsons. of Lexington. ILL.,. Mrs.
Stutler and D. D. Gather, who is en-
ployed on the third division of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad. His age
was 83 years.
The children were notified of their
fathers death and the funeral ar
arrangements Will be delayed until
they arrive. The funeral will likely
take place Sunday afternoon with in
terment at Jarvisville. Mrs. Gather,
the widow, will arrive from Gassaway
Friday evening.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28
ABLE ADDRESS
BY Mr.. LEACH.
Is Given at the Court House
Under Auspices of the
Teachers Institute.

"a thoroughly entertaining address,
was rendered by E. DeForest Leach,
Of Moundsville, at the court house
Thursday evening under the auspices
Of the Harrison county teachers in
stitute. Mr.. Leachs subject was
Idols and Ideals" splendid intel
lectually regaling discourse, wen pre-
pared and charmingly delivered treat
ing of the prevalence OF superstition
among people in general an touching
several problems of the day in prac-
teal and forcible manner. He told
the teachers that the future OF the ma
tton lay in their hands and declared
that education would do away with
most of the existing crime. He as
serted there should be some legisla-
tion on the subject Of marriages,
rather than divorce. believing this
would tend to decrease the cause and
desire Of divorce. Mr.. Leach's audi
encc. though small, was appreciative.
All who heard the address say that
the commendation Of Mr.. Leach as a
vigorous, incisive and able' speak
er by the Rev DR.. s.. X. Arbuthnot,
former pastor here, was fully
bourne out by the lecture.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28
MEANS IT ALL
SAYS GOV. FORT
New jerseys Governor De-
clares He Win Stand on At
Iantic City Proclamation.

B ID . -
sEAGlRT. N. j., Aug. s2s-Gover.
nor Fort made statement today con.
cerning his proclamation OF yesterday
and the defiance of Atlantic City that
he dare not call out the militia to
enforce the Bishops law. He stated:
Il stand on my proclamation un-
equivocally. 4 mean every word.
The people must learn that L am not
attempting to intimldate by threats" "
1t is learned that before issuing his
proclamation the governor sounded
the attitude of various leaders of the
legislature and was given assurance
that II he called special session the,
would stand by him.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28

sentiment relative to text books,
many OF our teachers favoring free
text books for all pupils in all
grades of the school, others asking
for state uniformity. It seems to
US that one or the other of these
plans should be Incorporated into our
code of school laws.
Sixth. We desire to encourage the
school library and declare ourselves
ready to use every honorable means
to increase their number in our coun-
ty and to increase the number OF
books in those already established.
being careful that only the best shall
be selected.
Seventh. The best trained teacher
is none too good for the American
child. AS teachers we demand the
best facilities for professional train
ing that this county can AFFORD, and
We pledge our constant endeavor to
raise the standard of the teaching
profession in West Virginia. We
look forward to the time, not far dis
tant, when West Virginia State Nor
NAL Schools shall rank with the best
in America in the training OF teach
ers, but since all cannot take state
normal school course we urge larger
attention to the reading circle work,
and to attendance at teachers insti-
tutes and special training terms for
teachers.
Eighth. We regret that in the uni
form examinations at at present con-
stituted. successful service as a
teacher does not seem to have Just
recognition, and we respectfully petit
tion the state board of education to
devise some plan by which two years
or more successful teaching shall re-
ceive proper credit in addition to
the marks earned by the written
work.
Ninth. We are not mindful Of the
force Of public sentiment in the i'm
'provements OF school and school con-
ditions. We seek to have about US
an enlightened public sentiment In the
end that the social and moral as well
as the intellectual support of the pa
irons of the school may be given eff
fectively, and feeling that we have
the right to ask the cooperation of
all citizens we appeal to them to ac-
quaint themselves with all matters to
which we have referred. especially as
they effect the immediate community
of each. II the patrons OF the school
will learn conditions, and give their
influence to bring into school every
child of school age. It would not be
long till the dtsagreeable term "tru-
ant officer" would be unknown in
our borders.
Finally. we recognize the invalu-
able services to the cause of educa-
ton rendered by our present enthusl-
astlc State Superintendent, Hon. T.
C. Miller, and we we hereby express
our appreciation of him as leader
and friend of education.
We also thank County Superin-
tendent C. E. Webb, for his wise and
considerate direction of this most sue
cessful session Of the institute, and
while we do not set forth each by
name. we wish to assure each Of our
instructors that we shall long re-
member them as helpers and friends
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28
CARR ANGRY
Because Neal is Chosen ard
He Leaves the Meeting
Of Committee

PARKERsBURG. Aug. s2.-After
several hours spent in caucusing and
an executive session from which ey--
cry one not member Of the commit
tee was barred. the Democratic state
executive committee named George ].
Neal as vice-chairman yesterday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. Neal was named In a resolution
authorizing him to manage the cam
paign in cooperation with chairman
w. 9. Bennett. under the direction
Of the executive committee.
The vote on the adoption of this
resolution stood 10 5.
Angered at the action Of the COM
mittee. Col. Bob Carr, of charlNston,
left the meeting. With him went L.
E. Poteet, OF Fayette, who had the
proxy of.c. W. osenton.
Col. Carr made a bitter speech
against the selection of Mr.. Neal. He
was the only one who spoke on the
question. The whole matter had been
fixed" and the cut aud dried pro-
gram. issued by McGraw. Neal and
company, was carried out TO the let
ter.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28
GIRLS INJURED
IN A COLLISION
Miss Margaret Scherr and Miss
SWeet Mollohan, Victims of
Motor Gar Accident Near
Webster Springs

In a distressing motors car accident
near Webster Springs yesterday. Miss
Margaret scherr, daughter of State
Auditor Arnold c. scherr, and Miss
Sweet Mollohan. of Charleston. were
seriously injured. The latter had
both her lower limbs broken below
the knees, Miss Scherr sustained a
broken arm and other injuries. Lee
Gorrell. who was operating car, was
injured also, but slightly.
According to news over long distance
telephone, which is meager on ac-
count of bad telephone wires, the
two young ladies were out riding
with Mr.. Gorrell in his private gaso-
line motor car on the Holly River &
Addison railroad. The car got be.
yond control and crashed into log
truck. It was overturned, the occu-
pants thrown out violently and Miss
Mollohan was pinned underneath IT.
Her lower limbs were broken and
she sustained severe bruises.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28
BIG new STORE
Is to Be Opened Here by Sue
cessfuI Baltimore Mer-
camille Concern.

Another large store for Clarksburg
Is the announcement. ]. Lipsitz &
Sons. of Baltimore. who have con-
Quoted large and successful store
at Morgantown, have 'sented the Dun
can building recently vacated by the
Watts-Lamberd Company on Main
street and their goods are arriving.
They will use all three stories of the
store and their stock will be large
and complete. The name of the
store will be The Leader and tho
stock will consist of ready-to-wcar
goids for men, women and children.
They are experienced merchants and
large and successful trade is an
ticipated
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-08-28

A special train over the West vir-
ginia & Pittsburg division was made
up here yesterday afternoon and DR..
s.. NJ. Mason of this city, and two
doctors from Weston, taken to Web
ster Springs. The injured girls We're
taken to the Webster Springs hotedl.
Telephone connections with Web
ster Springs could not be obtained hy
the Telegram Friday No one will
answer the only telephone there.
1t was reported at first that Miss
Mollohan had both limbs so badly
crushed that one would have 10 be
amputated and probably the other
one and also that Miss Scherr had
sustained broken bones Telephone
connection was finally established
with DIR. Mason at Webster Springs by
the Daily Telegram late Friday after
noon after much difficulty, and he
said that Miss Mollohan's limbs were
both broken but amputation would
not be necessary. Miss scherr was
hurt as related in the foregoing.