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The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
rHE LUMBER CUT.

The Bureau of the Census, with the
assistance of the Forest Service oil
the Department of Agriculture, has for
some years collected statistics con
corning the annual production of var.
ious forest products, and the prelimin-
airy totals for the cut of lumber, lath,
and shingles for the year ending De-
cember 81, 1907, have just been made
public.
Unusual importance is attached to
the reports for the past year. which
show that the aggregate cut of lum-
Der in the United States increased
from 1851 million feet, board meas
ure, in 1906, to 40,256 million feet in
l907-a gain of 2.705 million feet, or
~ per cent For lath and shingles
the total production was 1864 million
and 1880 million, respectively, in
1907, as against 1913 million and H.
S5S million, respectively, in 1906--a
decrease of 149 million, or 3.s per cent
in lath, and an increase of % million,
or eight-tenths of l per cent, in shin
giles. The number of mills reporting
in 1907 was 2S,So1, while in 1906 the
cut of 1888 mills was covered.
The report also contains statistics
of the cut for the years 1900, 1907 and
1905. The total of 35,0S4 million feet,
board measure, shown for 1900, is
comparable with the 1851 million
and 40.256 million feet reported for
1ane ,rd 1nn7 racpoofivalv aS the
canvass for each of these years COW
cred both merchant and custom mills.
In 1904 and 1905 the recorded lumber
cut of the country was S4,135 million
feet and 30,5O3 million feet, board
measure, respectively. The figures
for 1904 were compiled at the quin-
uuennial census of manufactures OF
1905, which was limited to merchant
mills, thus excluding small neighbor-
hood mills and those engaged exclus
lively in local custom saving, which
probably accounts for the fact that
the total cut for that year was smaller
than in 1900. 1906 or 1907. The figures
for 1905, while doubtless covering the
cut of most of the large mills of the
country, manifestly fall short OF Civ
ing complete figures for that year. In
ORDER however, that the comparison
of the annual cut might be given as
wide a scope as possible, these figures
for 1904 and 1905 are presented, as
they constitute the most complete
record available for these years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
WANTS 4 FOR SALE.
STOCK FOOD.-Slop buttermilk for
sale at twenty-five cents per barrel.
Oskaloosa Creamery. Aft
25 heavy brood mares,
cheap. Telephone lib.
(51wD T. +. Hall.
PAckWooD.

Merl Mitchell went to Chicago Sun
day on business. .a ars,s
Miss Ada Caldwell, of Hedrick, is
visiting friends here.
Miss Emily Brewer returned Sunday
after a visit with friends in Oskaloosa,
Mr.. Biddleman, of Thonburg, is
visiting with his son, H. R. Biddleman,
this week.
Harl Without, of Oskaloosa, was
Sunday visitor with Fred Gatewood
and wife.
Ralph German went to Batavia Sun
day and played first base with the
Batavia ball team.
Mrs. Swan Nelson, who has been
very low for the past two weeks. is
slowly improving.
Miss Cora Dawson, OF Columbus
Junction, is visiting with her sister,
Mrs. w. b. Weller.
Ralph Fleener. of Fairfield. has hired
to p. T. Mitchell as butcher and will
move his family here.
Mrs. Lille Goodman and Frank
Bradfeld were quietly married We'd
nesday evening, Rev, s. ]. Dicker Off
ciating.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
BEST YEAR IN HISTORY.

The fiscal year ended June 30 has
been the record year of American ship
building, according to reports to the
Bureau OF Navigation, and the center
of the industry is on the Great Lakes.
During the year, 1906 vessels of $685.
627 gross tons were built and num-
bered in the United States. of which
rs steel steamers of S04,379 gross tons
were built on the Great Lakes. The
largest annual output heretofore was
in the year 1855 when 2O24 vessels OF
5S3,450 tons were built. In that year
the Great Lakes built only 263 vessels
OF 45.423 tons.
This year steel vessels built num-
bered f42 OF 4l7.167 gross tons com
pared with 3G0,665 tons built last
year. These two are the years Of the
largest steel construction in the Unit.
ed States.
The tonnage built Is entirely for do
nestle transportation, no vessels ex-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
In sedalia Planning Mill & Lumber

In Sedalia Planning Mill & Lumber
Co. v. Swift & Co., 107 Southwestern
Reporter, 1893, the Kansas City Court
of Appeals adds another case to the
long line of decisions bearing on the
liability of tenant for rent on de-
struction of the premises by fire, and
holds that recovery may be had not
withstanding the fact that the build
ing which was destroyed was the thing
which was leased, and that the land
lord had collected insurance for the
property destroyed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
SBERIFF,s SALE.

SHERIFF'S SALE.
y Notice is hereby given, that by
virtue of anscript execution to me
directed by the Clerk of the District
Court of Linn County, Iowa,
against the goods, chattels, lands,
tenements, ETC., of j. E. Simpkins,
defendant, in favor of Putnam REM
edy Co., plaintiff, will offer at Public
Sale to the highest bidder, for cash,
at the door of the court house, in the
city of Oskaloosa, County of Ma
haska, Iowa, on the let day of
of August, 1908, all of said defendants
right, title and interest in and to
the following described real estate
situated In Mahaska County, to. wit:
The north half of the southwest
quarter, and the south seven. eighths
of the south half of tho northwest
quarter of Section One (D Township
Seventy.five (75) North, Range Four
teen (14) West of the 9th Principal
Meridian; also commencing ten u0)
rods south of the northwest corner
of the southwest quarter of the north
west quarter of said Section One a.
thence north Eight (S) chains, thence
east ten (10l chains, south eight (S)
chains, west ten (10) chains to be.
ginning. Except right-of-way OF U.
r. l. & P. railroad.
Sale to commence at the hour of
$500 O'Clock p. m, of said day.
Witness my hand this End day of
July, 1908.
51w2 e. l.. VALENTINE,
Sheriff Mahaska County, Iowa.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

The total value of the mica pro-
duced in the United States in 1907 was
$392,111. This production came from
eleven states-North Carolina, South
Dakota, Alabama, South Carolina, Col
orado, New Hampshire, Idaho, Georgia,
Virginia, New Mexico, and Maine
here named in order of the value of
their output North Carolina pro-
duced more than half of the total.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Fourth Of July Affairs Are All Settled

Fourth Of July Affairs Are All Settled
Up.
A special meeting of the directory
of the Oskaloosa Commercial Club was
held Tuesday evening for the purpose
of clearing up the business in con-
nection with the Fourth of July cele-
bration There was a full attendance
Of the directors and considerable time
was occupied in checking over ac.
counts and the allowing of bills. The
committee viii hchad been appointed
to audit the books OF the secretary and
treasurer made a satisfactory report
which was accepted. E. j. Morris
presented his resignation TO the club
as director and vice-president of the
organization and it was accepted and
a committee appointed to present a
name to the club for his successor.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

clusively for foreign trade having been
built in the United States.
or the LAP steel vessels, So exceed
ed 1000 gross tons each, So on the
Great Lakes, the largest being the
William M. Mills of 1852 tons and
30 on the seaboard, the largest being
the Columbian" of S.579 tons, built at
San Francisco for trade to Hawaii.
Four wooden sailing vessels exceed
ing 1000 tons each were built during
the year, the largest being the Ed
ward j. Lawrence of 1850 gross
tons, y ~,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
NATIONAL BANK is CLOSED.
Philadelphia Concern Did Not Observe
the Reserve Requirements.

Philadelphia, July 15.-The Nation
al Deposit bank of this city, organized
three years ago. was closed Tuesday
by order of the comptroller of the cur
rency at Washington. Milton c. ELI.
OFT of Washington was appointed re.
ceiver.
The suspension resulted from an ex.
haustive examination OF its affairs b.!
William NJ. Hardt. national bank ex
aminer. Pending the arrival of Re
ceiYer Elliott. Mr.. Hardt would moi
make statement, but from authentic
sources 1t is learned that the cause Of
the banks enforced suspension was
its lack OF the required reserve of %
per cent. of its deposits.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
OF PROBATE.

OIlCE Ot fhDbAIG.
IN To all whom it may concern.
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the Office of the clerk
of the District Court of Iowa, In and
for Mahaska County, an instrument
in writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of Joseph IA.
Evans, late of said county, deceased,
that the 29th day of September, 1908,
has been fixed for the probate OF said
will, at which time you can appear
at the court house in said county and
show cause, II any there be, why said
will should not be admitted to pro-
bate.
In witness whereof, have hereun-
to set my hand ard affixed the seal
of said Court at Oskaloosa, Iowa,
this 14th day of July, 1908.
J. r CORLETT,
5lw3 Clerk District Court.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

The leading trucking companies
of New York City are using heavy
electric trucks instead of horse trucks.
Not only do these trucks carry three
times as much as the old ones, but
they do fhe work much quicker. The
storage batteries hold enough power
TO do, ten hours of hard service.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Girls are trained to be practical
gardeners at the English Royal So
ciety's Botanical Gardens. The tuition
fees are low and at the end of three
years the girls get fairly good wages
for year or two. increasing to $40
and $25 week. A good many young
women take the course merely for the
sake of health.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

The Jacksonville CllD Courier
thinks 1t safe to wager that, the man
Robert who invented parliamentary
rules or order did not get his pointers
from the Jacksonville city council.
And if he is dead the opinion is ven
tured by the Courier that he turns over
in his grave each first and third Thurs.
day of each month and sometimes Of.
tener.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
NOTICE OF PROBATE.

1N To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there
is now on file in the office of the
clerk of the District Court of Iowa,
in and for Mahaska county, an in
strument in writing, purporting to
be the last will and testament of
James Dickson, late of said county,
deceased, and that the 29th day of
September, 1907, has been fixed for
the probate of said will, at which
time you can appear at the court
house in said county and show
cause, IL any there be, why said will
should not be admitted to probate.
In witness whereof, have here
unto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said court at Oskaloosa,
Iowa, this 18th day of July, 1908.
l.. f.. Oorlett,
~ 51w3 " aE Clerk District Count.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

The republican platform says:
The democratic party finds fault, the
republican party finds work" And
sure enough,-while Bryan argued pol
itics, the storm that struck Lincoln
destroyed his hay crop. Meantime
Roosevelt at Oystsr Bay worked like
the old scratch and got his all under
cover before the rain came.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

The manufacturers of farm i'm
plements, pianos and Hher farm home
equipment, seedsmen, grain dealers
and live stock breeders have respond
ed in liberal way, and have made ii
possible for the National Corn Expo
sition, which viii be held in Omaha in
December, 10 offer premiums on corn
and other grains and grasses aggre-
eating about 100000.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
RonIIa Asserts KS innocence.

Washington July l5.-Manuel Bon,
fla, former president of Honduras,
whom state department dispatches
have mentioned as being implicated
In the uprising In that country. has
protested his innocence. He is now
at Belize, British Honduras.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

-Keosauqua Republican: This year
OF all years, is the time for straight
and stalwart republicanism. Let re-
publicans the state over discard the
unnecessary terms, standpatter and
progressive, and instead use and rec
ognize only the one name-republican.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

The marriage of Miss Katherine
Elkins, daughter of United States Sen
ator Stephen B. Elkins of West Vir-
ginia, and the Duke of AbruZzi, will
take place at the castle Racconigi, Oct
80, in the presence of the Italian roy.
al family and the president of the
ministry.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

The Congregational church at Ell
don has been without pastor for a
year, owing to the scarcity of minis.
tiers. The church will pay $65 per
-1nontii and ofrerg a fine parsonage srrics
other inducements to a young minis
ter, who can build up the congrega-
tion
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

This year the Iowa State Fair COM
mences August 20, which is on Thurs
day, and Saturday is to be full day.
The race program is to commence on
Saturday also, thus giving six days of
splendid racing. All exhibits will be
in place by that day. Sunday will be
given over to sacred concerts.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Out in Oregon they are praying for
rain TO break the drouth and save the
sheep and crops. And Oregon, the
Davenport Democrat reminds its read
ers, is one of the states that is trying
to fool Iowans by holding up induce
ments for them to settle there.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

During the first six months of 1908
the number of immigrants has been
1856 $50, against 7S9,74S for the same
period last year. The steerage depar-
lures for Europe in six months have
been 377,664, against 155,792 in the
first half of 1907. From present APP
pearances the year 1908 will show a
net loss in immigration.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Bliss Carmen insists that dancing
should be considered as worthy of a
place with the liberal and humanizing
arts. Mr.. Carmen says that the arts
tic dancer uses bodily motion as a
poet uses words, a painter colors, and
an equally important place should be
given him.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

The Iowa City Republican says the
almost entire absence of farmers from
the state convention at Waterloo is
the best reason why the time should
be changed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Mr.. Parker says he will support
Mr.. Bryan, just as Mr.. Bryan said he
would support Mr.. Parker. If the re-
turns are of the same kind, honors
will be EASY.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Country folks tell us that conditions
for the quail have been particularly
fine this season and that the fall Will
hold some good shooting for someone.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

July 2S has been fixed as the date
for breaking to Mr.. Taft the news that
he was nominated for president in
Chicago last month.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

When in doubt stay in oskaloosa
and invest your money here. The
Eldorado in the next county, or the
next state, is usually wil-o'the-wisp.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
4 pMINIsTRAraIx,s NOTICE.

N IJWINIoIINA 7 nI2N . 4NOEIO II
IA Notice is hereby given to all
persons interested, that on the 18th
day of July, A. D., 1908, the un-
dersigned was appointed by the Dis
trict Court of Mahaska County, Iowa,
of the estate of
Solomon N. Reman, deceased,
late of said Mahaska County,
Iowa. All persons indebted to said
estate will make pay ment to the un-
dersigned, and those having claims
against the same will present them
legally authenticated to said court
for allowance.
Dated this 18th day of July, 1908.
Mary A. Bsman, Administrative
L. +. Corlett, CLERK. SlW3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Talk was heard last summer OF Os-
kaloosa having Home Coming"
week this year. Have you heard any
thing about it?
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Col. Guffey, in his article, calls
Mr.. Bryan "a domineering and devas,
tating boss" Several other DIS can
also be detected between the lines.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16
BRYAN OR TAFT,

We quote from recent interview:
Republican-Of course you will vote
for Bryan?
Democrat-No, sir! / intend to
vote for Taft.
Republican-Why do you intend to
vote for Taft?
Democrat never had a chance to
do so before. / can vote for Bryan at
any time
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Methodist ministers of Spokane
and members of the city council have
Signed articles for a nine-inning game
of base ball at Natatorium park the
afternoon of July 20.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Uncle Sans available cash bal
ance is s23S,O00,O00. That ought to
hold Mr.. Bryan a short time at least.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Dating from July 4 the United
States flag viii have forty-six stars
a gain of thirty-Ihree in 131 years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

A large number OF country people
were in the city for the concert Satur-
day evening.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

Nov that the Fourth is past it is
time to begin to plan the Christmas
shopping.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-07-16

-Oskaloosa welcomes the Ottumwa
business men today. May they live
long and prosper.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
BIG HATS THE GO
In LONDON, TOO;
STREETS DARK.

LONDON. April 22-Some kind of
great, wide-rimmed roof OF straw, re-
ferred to as a hat. has appeared here.
n must be on the order OF the cabled
descriptions of the Merry Widow
sailor. with which America is now so
much concerned. The species now prev
slenU in London is known as the Gin
ger" The more popular name Is ''Ihat
hat" It is reputed TO afford rooStlng
space for twenty three untamed ostrich
feathers. 1t throws dark shadows over
the Strand. and almost necessitates the
early lighting of street lamps
Miss Anna Doherty, OF Cnlcago' hrs1
ventured out with That hat she was
quite n sensation, but did not seem TO
mind -
Taking lines from north 10 south ana
from east to west, the predominant
color of THAT hat" is ginger. In the
extreme south there is glittering orna-
rnent of gold not unlike an octopus.
Tnis was no doubt intended by the ar
chitect to act as a beacon IN ioSSY
weather. .;..
OF course. there are the usual stories
now in circulation OF the CIlngers
sticking in taxicab doors, ana so on
THAT hat is the real thing just no"'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
ROSES THE SUMNER Fad;
WILL DECORATE LINGERIE;
QUEENS FAVOR/TE SCENT

gers, sew tiny bag OF rose ssehet. irto
the heart and Weer II IN the lapel O.
her tailor made coat. She can make
herself a touue all OF roses. pink, red,
yellow OF even blue. but. Ike the real
rose, Il must shed It's fragrance whe--
ever she goes.
She can make pretty gifts for her
friends by purchasing bunch OF soft
pink millinery roses and sewing each
one TO sachet. These roses are then
pinned 10 an inner garment and in time
VIII perfume the whole costume. Some
girls who think the rose fad can't posi-
bly, be carried too far are wearing me-
dium-sized roses under their chins In
stead OF the butterfly bow.
Shut your eyes and smell Of the red
dest rose you ever saw. Wouldn't you
declare II was pink? That's why Sc
much rose color is TO be worn this sum
mer. It Is a part Of the rose fad. Whole
suits and dresses Of will be worn by
girls who have the faintest notion that
they look well in il, AMI by some who
haven't.
But II a girl cannot wear pink she
can scent her clothes and she can use
the rose in no end Of ways for trim.
mings. Latest lingerie from Paris has
embroidered roses instead OF the daisy
prene all winter in ernbroic- Tyland. II
IL very effective, for the roses can b
as large as sledallions and used IN IN.
same way, with lace set IN around
them
On the popular waistcoat. too II vii
blossom forth Many OF the linen col
ored vests wiz have heavy pink an,
them in rope silk while for the ere
tonnes which promise 70 be worn s,
much, the rose IS one OF the quaintes
OF all designs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22

over IN France they are working night
and day making roses for summer.
Roses. OF every color, thousands OF Them,
20 be worn on dresses. in the lapels OF
coats, on hats, on underwear instead Of
ribbon rosettes, in tn, hair and wher-
ever the designers car think Of before
summer and the rose season arrive.
Queen Victoria is responsible for this
rose fad. She is said To love them best
OF all the flowers and she has them on
her gowns whenever possible. She loves
the odor Of them. too. and the ladies OF
Europe have taken up the scent along
with the rose.
They buy rose sachet now instead OF
lavender Tor their linen boxes and lin
gerie. They make tins pads Of Il and
slip them into their boxes Of stationery,
and Just before going out for the even
ing they spray themselves with rose
perfume from the atomizer.
The American girl will doubles IS think
or many dainty ways Of using the rose
which had escaped the Partisan design-
ers Meanwhile. she must be prepariI z
TO shed the fragrance of roses about
"a herever she goes. and she must wear
a great many OF the flowers, 700. ShS
en- make wreath OF the tiny button
roreS mink or white. TO wear in her
hair Or she can make them OF oaoy
ribbon II she likes and set them on a
twist OF soft green tulle-
Size can hunt up the biggest pink rose
i'm the box OF millinery odds and ends,
press its petals into shape with her nm
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
Po1Uder Putf Wobelties

What woman is there who, II she has
any vanity in her makeup or knows
the value Of making as good an ap-
Dearance before the world as possible.
does not use some fern OF powder on
her nose3 One wise woman was heard
10 remark that she would prefer TO ap-
pear at breakfast without her collar
than with her nose UnpOWdered. and
while this Is somewhat exaggerated
view Of the case. IL contains The neces-
SaTy grain Of truth. OF course with
toilet articles spread before you 70
reach for the powder pun. in its box
or glass or metal, IS something that
has been done so often By the average
Tor YOU, RAJ when away from such sur
roundings Il IL harder 10 manage
4 small piece Of channels ''pfnked
around the edges, about three inches
wide and eight inches long. was turned
back about three !-cheS, perforated,
filled with ones fav Jrite talcun and
sewed down By machine The rest OF
the Chamois, rolled about this. kept il
from scattering, and blue ribbc,. tied
II daintily in place This could be slip
ped into handbag or POCKET ready for
use at any moment.
Another bouquet at one OF the de-
partment stores was round and faced
with satin, while one part held a tiny
mirror.
Those for dancing parties are most at
tracuvely made OF dainty ribbon, in the
form OF tiny bag. which holds pow
der and pun ball while the bottom on
the outside has a mirror. held in place
by shirred piece OF ribbon. after first
being glued TO the ribbOn-covered card
board which forms the inside OF the
bag.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
Chains For Mourning

Je1 collars. necklaces, long chalhsr
bracelets and pins OF all descriptions IN
a dull finish arc worn by women VINO
are IN mourning. While the polished jet
* seen IN combination with bright col
ors. the dull kind has always belonged
entirely 10 the woman who wears crepe.
Some attractive new pieces Of teWelry,
pieces that are actually needed IN ar
ranging the costume. not solely for or
namental purposes have oeen oesIsn-
al Inv French experts and are shown
in ;eh shops here. Among the novelties
I'm this line are two jet collars. one a
narrow collar. fitting close about the
iLroaf over the stock. and the other a
1arye- Fat necklace. intended 20 be worn
n.er 2 iahOt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-04-22
TIE Reign of the Tasse[

TasseIs. tassels everywhere. be II
dangling from the latest neckgear or
hanging from the big drapery seen on
N MANY OF the new costumes for spring
and summer They hang behind the
dainty ear of the girl who wears her
most fetching tulle hat or they bedeck
mo skirt OF the society matron as she
stands In line at reception or tea
Everywhere seen, everywhere admired,
II is a consolation to know that II nee
essary they can be most easily made at
home. Those CT silver or gold cord are
most effective If used sparingly. and
with the long pointed tunic now in
vogue their use and ornamental value
IS most patent