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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
INNOCENT MAN IN PEN.
Supreme Court Gives Albert Evans
49,. * Ris Freedom. 49,. :

Abba Republican: A case was de-
cided by the supreme court the past
week that will bring joy to the heart
of Albert Evans, who Is now serving
time in the state penitentiary at Fort
Madison. 1t is also causing q most
jubilant feeling in the heart of George
II. Woodson, the colored attorney, and
who defended Evans. The case is a
queer one and includes charge after
charge. in the first place Evans was
treasurer for the Buxton local union
of the United Mine Workers. One day
he went to the bank and drew out
$769.4U which belonged to the union.
He carried it about in his pockets all
that day and some time during the
night he claims to have been robbed
by snort man and tall man. He
was arrested and charged with lar
ceny. Others were also brought into
the mesh and ollie Crutcher and C.
W. Cothran were tried with Evans
and they were all found guilty. Eacn
drew a term in the penitentiary. The
former two were able to secure bonds
but Evans was not so fortunate and
he was taken to the penitentiary. Dur
ing the course of the trial Attorney
Woodson asked the court to direct a
verdict for the defendants and set out
that If any charge had been made 1t
should have been embezzlement and
not larceny-that the matter was not
established in any way and there was
no evidence to support it. Judge
Vermilion was presiding and refused
the instruction or the direction of the
verdict The jury found the three
men guilty and they were sentenced
to the penitentiary. An appeal was
Immediately taken but Evans was I'M
able to give bonds and was taken to
the pen, where he has been for the
past two years. The others have been
out on bonds. The decision of the
supreme court is that Judge Vermil-
ion should have directed a verdict in
the case. Under the ruling Evans is
released from the pen and the ponds
men of the others are dismissed.
In connection with the case there
were other startling features. 1t was
charged that Woodson had paid the
expenses and hired two witnesses,
Sam Perdue and John Francis, to
leave the county. This charge led to
disbarment proceedings being com.
menced against Woodson. The case
was tried and there was found no
for the statement and
Woodson was permitted to continue
his practice.
The cases were ones that hung fire
in the courts for many weeks. They
cost the taxpayers of the county
thousands of dollars and then when 1t
is all over 1t is found justice has not
been met.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
1T WAS THE BEE HIVE.
Contribution Was Credited To Right
Party In First Place.

In order to keep history straight,
the Herald is glad to make re-cor-
rection OF correction published last
night in regard to a gift of $4,000
to the hospital. 1t was the Bee Hive
Store, and not the Ben Hur Lodge,
that gave the money. 1t will be re-
called that the Bee Hive put $40 in a
glass safe and sealed it up. It then
gave away keys with the purchase OF
goods. No one secured the right
key, or II they did they failed to re-
port it. After keeping the money the
promised length OF time. 1t was turn.
ed over TO the hospital,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
WHERE MONEY GOES.
Schedule of Disbursement of Taxes
/. \ Collected by County.

When it is considered that the
amount of taxes collected by County
Treasurer Geo. Thompson during the
month of March amounted to nearly
$165,O0O. it is interesting to note what
became of the money and in what
proportion it was distributed among
the various funds and state institn-
tions. The figures for the disburse-
ment of the money collected last
March as compiled by Deputy Endi-
colt are as follows: "a.
To the Stnte and State In.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
Many Business Changes,

According to the Herald's records,
no less than seventy-nine business
changes have taken place in the city
of Oskaloosa since the first day of
January. This seems hardly believ.
able. but that's what the indicator
shows. Something doing In oska-
loosa all of the time.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
DRAINAGE is SAD.
North q Street Residents Will Ash
r.

North Street Residents viii Ask
Council For Relief.
Residents along North B street,
north OF Il avenue. will enter a siren
uous kick with the city administration
against the drainage conditions that
prevail at the bottom OF the hill. The
drainage TO this point is heavy and
inadequate provision has been made
for the handling of the accumulated
surface water, With every rain the
flood backs up over the curb and
onto the lots and sidewalks. leaving
an accumulation OF mud and fiIth that
is annoying.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
Wed Go n We Could.

The city of Oskaloosa acknowl-
edges the invitation of the city of
San Francisco to be her guest upon
the occasion of the arrival of the At.
lantic feet in San Francisco bay.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
Need Of Surface sewer.

The trouble occurring at various
points about the city on account OF
the accumulation Of surface water
following rain, emphasizes the fact
that the city must soon commence
the construction OF storm water sew
ers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
A RaaIna Flood.

Middle Creek was on a rampage
yesterday and today. II was out OF
bank and over its bottom lands. At
some points II was a half mile wide
No harm done.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
College Girls-Gladys Beechler, lone

College Girls-Gladys Beechler, lone
Smith, Lucille Atcheson, Ruth Schill-
ing, Lois Whittacre, Hazel Black.
College Boys--Don Beechler, j. Xix
endall, Lyle Venable, Tom Watson.
Warren Pugh, Allen Jones.
Opera G mpany-Mrs. Logan, Mrs.
Kalbach, Mrs. Kemble, Miss Bette
Strohmeier, Mr.. Lewis. Mr.. Kemble.
Mr.. Warren Kalbach.
The K. OF p. Bunch--Edward Walton,
Harry Douglass. Jack Shelton.
Howard Hopes, Leonard Pettitt.
Newsboy ......................... Harold Asher
Passengers, Emigrants, Attendants,
Etc.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
Unknown Friend Appreciated.

The Associated Charities acknowl.
edge the favor OF some unknown
friend who recently left quantity of
appreciated supplies at the door OF
the Office building. The goods were
found and duly cared for.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30

1t Is not great while until the
band concerts begin. A committee will
start out to solicit funds to secure
the entertainments.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30

Tree planting seems to be still very
much In order about the city.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30
UNION DEPOT FOR DAY
Second Production Is Given In a
Splendid Way.

The appearance of THE Union De
pot" on the second day in the Grand
opera house Friday evening was no
less entertaining than the original
production and 1t is only to be re,
GREETED that the inclement weather
prevented many from attending the
performance. Some rich comedy and
excellent musical hits were witnessed
and continuous round of ludicrous
circumstances made fun for all.
Financially the effort was not DO.
nanZa, but all the expenses have been
met and a neat little purse has been
left in the hands of the Eastern Stars,
under whose auspices the play was
given, to be used in making improve
ments in their lodge rooms. The
show itself was remarkably success
full considering the fact that the cast
of characters comprised over sixty
people, both young and old, and the
director, Miss Charlotte Powers, has
had the troupe under training less
than ten days. Miss Powers demon
strated her capability not only as a
director, but as a reader, winning i'm
mediate favor in her rendition of
couple of dialect selections.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1908-04-30

Willie Ringo spent Easter, Sunday
with friends in ottumwa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
Seriously Injured.

Frank Wynne. forty years OF age. living
at 11Oe New Hampshire avenue. was
struck by a car on the Columbia line be-
tween the Benning race track and Chesa.
peake Junction last night about 1885
o'clock and seriously injured. Wynne
was walking along the line Of the railway
with Thomas Walsh of 1000 22d street.
coming In the direction OF the city. and
It is believed he became bewildered when
he heard the car approaching and stepped
in front Of the vehicle. He was brought
TO the city on the car and removed to
the Casualty Hospital by DR.. Conklin.
His condition was serious when he
reached the hospital. displaying symptoms
OF q fracture Of the base Of the skull.
1t was stated at the hospital today that
though he may recover
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22

Bryan Makes Observations on Cam
paign Money.

Bryan Makes Observations on Cam.
paign Money.
NEW YORK, April 22.-Fatigued by the
strenuous activities Of yesterday. william
]. Bryan did not breakfast until IL o'clock
today, after which he went with Willis
J. Abbott of Washington to cali on for
mer Representative Charles A. Towne At
the latter's office.
Returning to the HOFFMAN House Mr..
Bryan saw a number Of tnterviewers,
who questioned him relative to Thomas
F. Ryan's theory, expressed recently be-
fore the grand jury In this city. that
$500 600 taken from the Metropolitan Be-
curities Company, in connection with the
Wall and Cortlandt Streets Ferries rail-
way transaction, went to refund an
amount originally spent in the pfelimi-
nary of the McKinley.Bry9n campaign.
1T carries out your assertion made sew
eral years ago that money ives used to
defeat you. does It not?' he was asked.
1T Iives US more OF the Details" said
Mr.. Bryan. When you stop to consider
that 500. 900 was given by one corporation
In one city which was more than we had
from six million voters to run either cam.
paign, you can appreciate the influence
that a corporation can exert when 1t
wants to"
While 1t was not exactly q campaign
fund, Mr.. Bryan said some Of It probably
was spent to block his nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
BIG THR0NG WAITING
FANS POURED IN WHEN MA.
TIoNAL PARK GATES OPENED.

When Business Manager Fowler opened
the gates at National Park this
afternoon big crowd was on hand to
grab the choice seats for the opening
game of the American League season IN
Washington. BY o'clock the blAacher
stands were filled with expectant fans,
and the other stands were fillint up rap
IDLY. The early crowds found lots OF en-
joyment in cheering the Washington play.
ers as they walked across the held to the
clubhouse. The bureau OF engraving con-
tin9ent arrived at 2:30. fllling about a
dozen automobiles. and with horns, bells
and yells they put the brass band out OF
business. The Boston team arrived short
ly after, and ''old Reliable Jim McGuira
ana his boys were given q great reception.
Inc indlootons were that the grounds
Is about 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22

Body Of :. 4. Norris Found Drown
ed Near Atlantic CITY.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., April 22-The
body Of T. Albert Morris. former head od
the Menhaden ash industry on the At.
lantie coast. which had been missing
since November .. was found In the
Trofoushfars back Of Chelsea today by
Smith !. Aibeftson. . carpenter. Morris
came here with his. wife in search 81
health. He left his hotel on the day Oh
his arrival. and although the police
dragged surrounding waters ana sent out
notices to other cities, no trace Of his
whereabouts could be found. Mrs. Nor
ris broke down under the strain and re-
turned to her home in South Carolina
several months ago.
The body was badly decomposed and
Identification was made by means Of the
dead nan'e watch. The police believe
that he either committed suicide or fell
from the landing OF his bosthouse. which
10 but q few yards from the place where
the body was found.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
ApPALAcHIAN RESERVE.
Lever-Currier Bill Held to Be On
constitutional.

The House judiciary committee today
decided az unconstitutional the Lever
Currier bill. appropriating 100000 fol-
the acquisition by the government OF
forest lands in the Appalachian and White
mountain chains for the preservation OF
stream supply and the regulation OF
stream flow.
The committee however, has decided by
q substantial majority to report to the
House that If forest reserves are an aid
to the navigability of streams the acquire
ment of such reserves by the government
is constitutional. These two conclusions
are to be formally promulgated At ar
adjourned meeting, to be held later today
1t is unofficially understood that the rivers
and harbors committee will be called on to
decide whether forest reserves are an aid
to navigability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
JUSTIN FRANK Seller WINS
SUCCESSFUL COMPETITOR IN
PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST.
william Van Week and Edward z.
Gates Secure Second and Third
Prixes-List Of Judges.

Trade Unionism and the American
Spirit" was the theme with which Justin
Frank Seller won the first prize In the
Davis prize speaking contest. which was
held in University Hall of the George
Washington University last night Will
liam Cabell Van Week. whose subject
was Cooperation" and Edward Percy
Gates, whose topic was Child Labor.
won the second and third prizes. respect
lively. The hall was well filed with the
friends and relatives Of the speakers.
who warmly testified their appreciation
from time to time as telling points were
made in the addresses. Miss Frances
Gunby Bethune, whose voice is a beau
tiful contralto, rendered three vocal num-
bers.
The Judges in the contest were Dr.
George L. Raymond, Mr.. Louis l.. Hop
per and Mr. William Ballantyne, jr. 9th
er competitors for the prizes were Miss
and the Age" ogie Ridout Singleton. with
"rhe Greatest Thing I'm the World" and
Miss Jennie Meyer, with The Power or
Muei.." The addresses were pronounced
to be meritorious both In the matter OF
composition and delivery. and 1t was an
nounced that there WAS some discussion
among the Judges before decision as 70
first honors was reached.
Origin Of the Custom.
The Davis prize speaking is held in Uni.
versity Hall the Wednesday after the
Easter holidays. The Davis prizes were
founded by Isaac Davis OF Massachu-
sets in 1si7. The original endowment
was $500. proceeds of which will afford
three premiums, in cash or gold medals.
Of the value OF s., OF SO and OF SIS an
nually: these premiums or prisee to be
distributed annually to such members or
the senior class as shall have made the
greatest progress in elocution since their
connection with the college"
The award Of these three prizes Ia de-
termined by a public speaking contest, In
which the participants deliver original
orations. Senior students wishing to en-
ter the competition are required to re-
port to the head professor OF English not
later than I'VE weeks before the contest,
and submit their orations not later than
three weeks before the contest. The
prizes are awarded By q committee con-
sisting Of three members. selected BY the
prssident's council
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22

6u1A01uG Vogm1vo 40ouo0.
Inspector Ashford issued the foIloWins
permits today:
To G. q. Lynch, two twe-stery brtoh
dwellings ct 1000 and 4O0i Marlboro place
northwest: estimated 10 cost 81. 800: afchi.
tect, N. D. Hensey: builder. 6. a. Lynch.
To p. II. Ashworth. enc two.Story frame
and stone dwelling at 400 AlbemAfil
street northwest. estimated to cost $4,000:
architect. A. B. Heaton: builder. w. G.
Warthen.
To J. p. Crawford. one two-story stone
and frame dwelling at 1918 Albemarle
street northwest, estimated to cost q, 400;
architect. A. B. Heaton; builder. A. C.
Warthen.
To c. G.. Lynch. one two-story brick
dwelling at 1901 4th street northwest, es-
timated to cost 81. TOO: architect, M. D.
Hensey; builder, 6. g. Lynch.
To o. Jarrett one two-story frame
dwelling at 2821 18th street northeast, es-
timated to cost 5000: architect and
builder, A. II. Ofnoof6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
EDGAR p. FUCKER DEAD.
Former Attorney General Of West
Virginia.

Edgar p. Rucker, formerly attorney
general Of West Virginia, died yesterday
afternoon at the Episcopal Eye. Ear and
Throat Hospital In this city. Mr.. Rucker
had been q sufferer from q malignant
growth. and recently submitted to Q
dangerous operation. His brother has
taken charge OF the remains. apd It p
understood they will be forwarded to
Lewisburg, w. Va, for burial. The fun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22

POUGHkEEPSIE, N. Y, April IA
writ Of habeas corpus was granted at
White Plains today by Justice Mors.
cffauser on application Of Harry X. Thaw.
TIE application for the writ was pre-
sented by James 6. Graham. and the pa.
pers bear the signature OIL Harry X.
Thaw.
The writ Is made returnable at PouSh-
keepsie Saturday. May o. at which time
District Attorney jerome of New York
will be given opportunity to oppose the
proceedings for the release OF Thaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
OCEAN LINER KovE1rrNra

SABLE ISLAND. N. g.. April 1.-THE
steamer Deutschland. from Hamburg 70,
Kew York. was In communication with
the Marconj station here when 757 miles
east Of Sandy Hook at l:55 am. Proba-
bly, will DOCK about pm. Thursday.
SIASCONSET. Aass.. April 22--The
steamer Majestic. nom Liverpool for
New York. WAS In communication BY
wireless telegraph with the station here
when 3S3 miles east Of Sandy Hook at
$40 am. Probably will dock about 9
am. ThurSday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
Charge Nolle Pressed.

The charge of false pretenses which
was lodged against Frederick C. Hen
mig several days ago has been nolle
pressed in the Police Court by Assistant
District Attorney Ralph Given at the in.
stance Of the complaining witness. who
conducts a collection agency In one of the
large Office buildings on Pennsylvania av-
enue Definite action In the case was taken
this morning and Hennig's record was
made clear.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
Bishop Capers Sinking.

COLUMBIA. s. c.. April 22.-Rishop
Ellison Capers OF the Protestant Episco.
pal diocese of South Carolina, who has
been very III for some time. is In Q
precasious condition today and his death
10 expected m0uhentariiy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22

& McManus at Lynn. Mass. were dyna-
mited early yesterday by burglars who
escaped with between 1000 and 81 800 in
cash. There 10 no clue to the identity OF
] the burglarA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
Barry to Be Major General.

The President today nominated Brig.
Gen. Thomas H. Barry to be major gen.
eral and Coils Charles Morris Of the Coast
Artillery Corps and Philip Reade OF the
sd Infantry, to be brgadier generals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
PRESIDENTS SON ABOARD
THEODORE ROOSEVELT. JR.,
KAKEs FLIGHT IN BALLOON.
Report That Hrs. Longworth In.
tended to Take Trip-Merely
Witnessed the Start.

The report that Mrs Nicholas Long.
worth, formerly Miss Alice Roosevelt,
daughter Of the President, would make
voyage to cloudland this afternoon in
the big war balloon Of the Signal Corps
resulted In q number Of prominent per-
sons proceeding to East Washington,
whence the ascents are made. The
statement that Mrs. Longworth had de-
cided to take the trip moonward be.
came SO persistent this forenoon that
many society people in automobiles and
other conveyances had assembled on the
high tableland near the great gas tank
at 18th and M streets southeast when
Capt Chandler. the Signal Corps aero
naut, and his detachment Of signal mer
reached that place shortly before noon.
Color was given the report by the
presence Of Mrs. Longworth with Theo-
dore Roosevelt, jr., and Capt. Fitzhugb
Lee. In the throng at the place where
the balloon was inflated. But as the
time for the big bag to ascend skyward
approached 1t became known that the
Presidents daughter had changed her
mind and would content herself by
watching young Theodore. Capt. Lee and
through space. An oficial present, who
seemed to know all about it, ventured
the explanation that Mrs. Longworth
had made up her mind to take the trip
for the experience, but that she had
been dissuaded from doing so by her
husband. Representative Longworth, at
nearly the last moment.
Nearly Marred by Accident.
There was considerable disappointment
manifested when it became definitely
known that she would not 20 with the
party, but some compensation was found
In the fact that President Roosevelt's eld-
est son would make his initial voyage in
a balloon.
The descent came near being marred by
an accident. owing to an excess of bal
last, It was said. The balloon after be-
ing released rushed to the northeast.
ward under the impulse Of the fresh
breeze and grazed the telegraph wire
along the railroad tracks. The large
bag also bumped with considerable force
against the high ersbankment just above
the tracks, and for . moment It appeared
be dumped to the earth and injured
Trojan in casting ballast sand from the
basket, and at 1:40 o'clock this afternoon
the, war balloon rithted Itself and sud-
denly shot upward at least 500 feet, then
taking q ilortheasterly course.
There was q show OF applause as the
bag arose majestically from the earth,
and In its buoyancy seemed to shake on
the commonplace things Of earth. pre-
senting pretty sky picture az the CLINT
ing sunlight glanced athwart the bic
birdliks conveyance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-22
MR.. WARMER RESUMES.

gardins the Brownsville Affair.
Continuing his speech on the Browns
vile affair. Senator Warner today pre-
scented to the Senate a large amount oil
selected testimony bearing upon the
events preceding the riot OF August 13.l4
1905. and statements Of citizens both be.
fore and subsequent to the event, to AZ
the guilt upon the negro soldiers OF the
25th Regiment. Mr.. Warner did not end
his remarks today and will resume tofrior.
row.