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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18
RUMBLE OF THE RAILS
News Picked Up at Depot, Siding and
Round House.

The Rock Island has awarded con-
tracts to the American Car &c Foun-
dry Co., for the immediate construc-
tion Of sixty-nine all-steel passenger
cars, to be used on the through trains
of the company The order involves
an expenditure of $1,000,000 Deliv-
cry of the cars will begin early in
May, and by the end of that month all
of the cars included in the order are
to be in service.
In the fortnight ended Feb. 13 there
was decrease in the surplus Of idle
cars Of 10,093, bringing the total down
to 301,571 This is still formidable
total, but the movement is in the right
direction. 1T is, perhaps, worth spe
cial attention that there has been an
Increase in the number of idle cars
employed in the coal business, while
the decrease is duento Yas better move
ment of general freight" says the
Wall Street Journal.
The Illinois Central has filed mort
gage for $110,000,000 in Chicago, Gov
|ering all its property. The convey
ance is to the Guarantee Trust COM
pany of New York. The mortgage is
part of the financial plan to refund
outstanding bonds and pay for pro
posed improvements. The bonds bear
per cent interest and mature Nov.
l, 1855.
First refunding mortgage per cent
bonds of 1S99-1949, amounting to ST.
I015,0O0, are to be issued by the Mime
Iapolis G. st. Louis company 20 retire
la like amount of Iowa extension per
cent bonds due June /, 1909. or the
first and refunding bonds the New
York exchange has listed $350000,
making the total listed to date $I0,-
S55,000+ r. .gay .lta
A high authority on Rock Island af-
fairs says that the Chicago, Rock Isl
and and Pacific Railway Company has
in its treasury sufficient funds to take
up the $6,000000 per cent collateral
coupon notes which fall due on April
1 next. The same authority says that
these notes will be paid at maturity
and not extended.
99H
Charley Davis, who has been in the
service of the Rock Island since "the
big wind in Ireland" stoutly main
tains that the story he gave out sew
.eral years ago that his engine threw
four drivers entering Iowa City once
upon time. and that it did not leave
the track, is not a pipe dream.
Taller & Co, New York, are offering
100000 Iowa Central first refunding
per cent bonds of 19O1-15 at SIZE. This
is part of an authorized issue OF $685.
100000 of which there is outstanding
s4,79O.OOO
The Chicago q Northwestern has or
|dercd 10000 tons of steel rails OF open
hearth manufacture from the Indiana
Steel company and has released speci-
fcations for 10000 tons OF Bessemer
rails.
No report has yet been made by the
r'tsnrtiutu Yya.,d ft,r,, ,wI 49,. ln.,1,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18
llFE,s TRIALS.

Just as grasp the sunbeam's light,
The clouds come fitting over;
Just as / catch the dollar bright
It fits away to cover.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

The advice given by DR.. Conwell
to his hearers at the last number on
the Union Lecture Course should be
practiced by every citizen interested
ia the welfare Of Oskaloosa. Talk up
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

There were 900 weddings in. Marion
county during 1908,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

inst as I've almost reached the goal,
Ny feet go backward slipping;
Just as my fruit is almost ripe.
A chilling frost comes nipping.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

Charles City has raised sil5O0 for
a Y. NJ G. A. building.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

The new Keokuk county court
house viii have the court room and
clerks Office on separate floors, as in
the arrangement of the old building.
a featare considered by all attorneys
and court officials to be most unsat-
isfactory, as it prevents the clerk
from taking proper care of his Office
while waiting upon the court. The
arrangement in oskaloosa is consider
ed as convenient as any in the dis
trict.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

many more of the same kind of. ami
versary celebrations. Critic" Feb.
16, 1908.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

Did You know that oskaloosa has
fifty thriving and distinct factories,
not intending foundries, machine
shops and repair works These and
many other facts will be explained TO
you III the Heraid's Advancement ed,
ition A vast amount of new infor-
nation concerning your own city will
be presented for the first Time, which
II will pay you to read and consider.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

Just as my flowers comence to bloom,
wake to find it sleeting;
Just as think I've struck my pile,
/ start to find it fleeting.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

Just as I've donned my newest suit,
The showers fail all about me;
Just as my feet have struck the plank
The boat goes off without me.
Il. C. McCready.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

Charley Davis, who has been in the
service of the Rock Island since the
big wind in Ireland" stoutly main
tains that the story he gave out sew
eral years ago that his engine threw
four drivers entering Iowa City once
upon time. and that it did not leave
the track, is not pipe dream.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

Just as | reach to pluck a rose,
A thorn runs through my finger;
Just as / run to catch train,
An accident makes me linger.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

The Chicago & Northwestern has or
|dered 10000 tons of steel rails OF open
hearth manufacture from the Indiana
Steel company and has released speci-
fcations for 10000 tons OF Bessemer
rails.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-02-18

Taller & Co, New York, are offering
100000 Iowa Central first refunding
per cent bonds of 19O1-15 at S11a. This
is part Of an authorized issue OF $685.
100000 of which there is outstanding
$4,000, 900.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09
Brick Work Commence

The brick work commeAced
this morning in earnest On the
two bricks of MessrsT S. A.
Carnes & Son on Lott street.
They have employed several
brick masons and they are maxi
ing a fine showing, and if nothing
happens to tardy the work, the
building will be ready fonoccu7
pancy by October 1.-YoaRVm
Herald. X
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09
Tea and Bazaar.

The Mothers Club win give a
tea and bazaar next Thursday
evening at Bluecher Park, COM
mencing at 2 o'clock p. M, for
the purpose of raising funds to
furnish the new room at the
school house. Everybody invited
to come out and assist in this
good work.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09
For Sale.

\ One of the best farms around
Sinner consisting of 211 acres,
known as the Jim Richardson or
Jos. Kutac place. viii take in
part trade a small farm. For
prices and terms call on Albert
Berkenhoff. Sinner, Tex.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09
A BURGLAR I'M Town

his name is obad cough" He DOESN'T
care for gold or silver but he will steal
your health away. If he appears in
your house arrest him at once with
Ballard's Horehound Syrup, it may
mean consumption if you don't. A cure
for all coughs, colds and chest troubles.
Price 25c, SOC and $1.00 per bottle,
For sale BY the schlottman Drug Co.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09
For Sale

A good double barrel shot gun,
cost $40, for $40 cash. Inquire
lat Gazette Office.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09
For Sale.

Ten Jersey cows, fresh in milk
some registered, some graded,
Apply to Drs. Schulze & Gray,
Sinner Texas,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09
Residence for Sale.

House with four rooms and a
hall, good stable and outbuild-
ings, good well, including three
lots. Terms to suit. Apply to
Gazette office, Sinner, Texas
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09

Boys, get your base hall
goods at Schlottman Drug Go.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09

The closest of this land is within miles of the
100000 High School building in the town of Kingsve and
the furtherest this land is within miles of the railroad.
This will produce from half to bale of cotton to
the acre year Cotton is the staple
while and cabbage be on the same land
through the winter months
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09
a IT
'es of beautiful black loan land, situated in

with mil Of Kngsvile is "a
King and the title perfect all
lei. This is
water depth
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1909-09-09

This is of the best land propositions on the
market in South Texas expect to colonize this land
strictly with German and Bohemian farmers, with
extensive advertising campaign that have on, be-
leve every foot of this land will be sold by January 1910
Write me for further information regarding prices,
terms, rate of interest etc.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
LOCAL BRIEFS.

At a recent meeting OF Columbia Lodge
Nc. l26 Order q the Moose a committee was ap-
pointed % make preparations for a banquet 70 be
given by the lodge on September Il 70 new mem
bers recently enrolled. who number more than 80.
Jennie Williams was yesterday made
defendant in a suit for absolute divorce brought
IN the District supreme Court by William Williams.
The couple were married March J. 1885. The c0ui-
plaiD0nt is represented by Attorney Fountain Pey-
tor
The quarterly meeting OF the Post-of-
hce Department branch Of the Civil Service Retire
meut Association was held Monday evening in tie
rOoms Of the finance division. Officers Of the Ma
bonal Association gave instructive addresses in
regard 70 work in the interest Of civil service re-
trement.
Information in the hands Of the War
Department concerning Capt Harry King"
charged with impeTsonatng an officer IN the United
States army has becn turned over 20 Gen. Weston
commanding the Department Of California This
evldenco may be used IN a civil trial of King be
fore court IA Los Angeles.
The educational committee Of the Y
~ c. A concluded arrangements 70 increase the
number ot students 10 100 The curriculum will
be- iularged as Instructions in higher mathematics
and first aid 70 the injured" viii be added Sug-
gestUns have been made that a Joint committee
x tho Red CEOSs Society officials assist In the
work.
Arthur c. Moses, vice president Of the
Washington Playground Association. and Mai Rich
ard Sylvester. superintendent Of police made an
inspection yesterday Of Fairgrounds Mai Sy-
vester has a sum q money for improvement Of
Fairgrounds and the tour was made with a view
20 determining the best use 20 which the money
may DO put
Bids were opened yesterday for the
construction Of dressing room and concrete swim
ming DOal at the Georgetown Fairgrounds Thirty
iouFth and Q streetE Proposals were made by
burgess Parsons. S7jO; Camp q skinner. S.as7 ,
William Rothweu d Son. Sl81s: Boyle Robertson
Construction Company. 81, $50. and r. J. Bean Con
struotion Company. 500.
The funeral of George Stewart Boy
land, who died Tuesday afternoon at the home Of
his sister, AIRS. w. r.. Schaller. 1857 r street
northwest wiz be held to-day from 81. Pauls
Catholic Church. Fifteenth and streets north
west The services win be conducted by Rev,
Father Mackln. Tie body viii be sent to Western
port Nd. the former home q the deceased for
intGment
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

He is not a prodigal son, say the good
people Of Cork. Rather is he the 1909, up
to-date type Of fIrish-American-a son who
reflects credit on the native soil.
thus do the Cork and the Tipperary and
the Belfast citizenry speak Of Francis ].
Kilkenny, Of this city, the father and
sponsor and general manager Of the great
Irish-American home-gomg movement of
1910. This is the project over which every
corpuscle Of Emerald Isle blood in the
United States thrills and vibrates.
Mr.. Kilkenny never had any doubts
about how the Irish-Americans would
take his plan. Now he is IN the ancestral
home Of his countrymen. finding out how
they take It and as a stimulator Of en-
thusiasm there are few TO compare with
Kilkenny.
Quaint old Cork IS now floating buoy
antly on the crest OF its own joyous
ness over the great home-going cam
paign, in which 5000 Of the best Irish
blood in America viii participate" She
Is already getting her house in order and
Derking up for welcome which will turn
the town topsy-turvy.
VIII Advertise Project.
Cork has melted in the blaze of the Kill
kenny spirit, and the army Of homegoers
viii be well advertised and press agented
for many weeks to come Kilkenny has
injected some saline concoction into the
system Of Irish Journalism. and scores OF
quills and typewriters are agog and
a-Quivering with anticipation.
Says the Cork Examiner:
The interest awakened By the reports
regarding the great Irish-Amerlcan home
coming movement OF next year is. indeed.
considerable. Emphasis has been laid on
the Influence IL was calculated 20 exert
on irish industries generally. The man
whose name has been honorably asso-
ciated with the homecoming idea-in
tact' the man who conceived Il. aud who
Is now working with splendid energy for
It's materialzation-1Ir. Francis j. Kill
kenny, Of Washington, Z. S. A. arrived
IN Cork yesterday afternoon
AT a meeting Of the association. which
was deputed TO make arrangements for
the pilgrimage. be was unanimously ap-
pointed president. and in company
with Dr. LennoX, the vice president OF
the association, intends to make a tour
Of Ireland, with a view % interesting
the people IN the project, and OF having
formed In various centers committees
which viii work and cooperate with the
central organization OF the pilgrimage
movement IN Washington.
Fifty Thousand Expected.
MIR. Kilkenny is a lively young Irish
American. who emigrated 70 the States
from his native Leitrim some sixteen
years ago. He pushed ahead steadily.
surmounted those obstacles by which the
path of TIE emigrant is so often beset
and worked himself I'd to a respectable
position IN the United states Capital. A
lover Of Ireland AT all times and ever
anxious 70 serve her. he thought out this
plan Of q great Irish-American invasion
Of the Old land. The sympathy OF men
and women Of Irish blood in all parts or
the Union is extended 10 IT,
Our pilgrimage viii be participated
In, says Mr.. Kilkenny. by $1,000 Irish
Americans, who Will land in Ireland be-
tween May and October"
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
LENDS AID TO A HIGHWAY
Chamber Appoints Committee to At
tend Meeting Tonight.
Alexandrians Active in Project tC
Build Road from the Highway
Bridge Across County.

Steps were taken by the Chamber of
Commerce committee on parks and high
ways yesterday TO aid the plan Of build
Ing highway from the south end Of
the Highway Bridge across the Potomac
TO the southern boundary Of Alexandria
County, Va. The committee accepted an
invitation from the Alexandria Chamber
Of Commerce to attend a meeting OF the
promoters Of the enterprise, which will
be held tonight in Young Peoples Hail.
Alexandria, and is expected to be largely
attended.
The subcommittee named TO attend the
meeting and 20 participate in the pro
oeedings is composed OF W. p. Richards.
n. L. Burchell. z. D. Blackstone, Allen
Davis, Melvin c. Hazen. Hugh f. Har-
vey, George c. Jordan. 4. d. Prince.
Samuel Ross. Washington Topham, E.
o. Whitford, Gnd J. a. Whitefeld. Joseph
l. Weller Is chairman Of the committee
on parks and highways. and selected the
members Of the subcommittee.
The project OF building an improved
highway from the Virginia end OF the
Highway Bridge across Alexandria Coun-
" is part Of a general scheme Of road
Improvement IN Northern Virginia. and
has direct bearing upon the establish
ment Of the Capital TO Capital" route
from Washington 10 Atlanta for automo-
oiles, which has attracted so much at
tention Of late, in connection with the
contest which is 10 be run between New
York and Alabama later In the year
The Capital 10 Capital" route was
abandoned for what IS known as the
valley Route" on account OF the bad
condition Of the roads over great part
Of the region between this city and the
Georgia capital
The meeting In Alexandria tonight IS
one Of dozen similar movements In the
counties trayersed by the Capital TO
Capital route 20 improve the roads and
secure the automobile travel OF tle fu-
ture between northern and southern
points. which. ii Is thought. should 20
this way because OF the less distance
and because OF the better hotel facilities
which are found on the more southern
route
The movement for the segment OF this
highway which traverses Alexandria
County. Va, IS backed by the voters and
property holders Of Jefferson district.
Alexandra County by the Chamber OF
Commerce OF Alexandria and By the
Chamber Of Commerce OF Washington
The meeting tonight will De addressed
by United States Senator Flint. Repre-
sentative G.. G. Carlin. Crandal Mackey.
State Senator Lassiter, President TUFTS.
Of the Good Roads Association. T. PEN
nybacker, United States Good Roads Bu-
reau; S. ). Wilson. STATE highway COM
missioner. and others.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
WAITING FOR SITE.
Wright Not TO Return Until Practice
Field Is selected.

Wright Not 10 Return Until Practice
Field Is Selected.
The coming Of Wilbur Wright TO teach
the officers Of the Signal Corps how TO
operate the aeroplane is held IN abeyance
until site from which 10 carry on the
instruction can be obtained. 1t was SUD
posed that field at College Park had
been obtained, but Capt. c. D. F. Chan
dler stated yesterday that the owners
had raised their price about 800 per cenL,
and that the lease had not been con-
summated. Capt Chandler added THAI
Wilbur Wright would not come TO WASH
ington until a site had been selected
and d building erected.
Practical demonstrations Of the use OF
the flying machine are awaited with III
terest by officers Of the Signal Co-ps-
Lieuts. Lahm and FOulois will be the
first officers 10 receive instructions from
the inventor.
These officers Will experiment with tho
machine af-er they have mastered the
details OF operation to determine whether
It can be used for accommodating pur-
poses only or be devoted 10 the more
deadly work Of carrying ammunition
Lieuts Lahm and Foulois watched the
progress Of the Wrights from the lime
their machine was Unpacked at Forc
Myer until all records had been broken.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
BOYS WIN THE BUTTON.
Successful Contestants in Play
ground Events in the Week.

Successful Contestants in Play
ground Events in the Week.
Fifty-eight boys won the button con
tests held at the various Fairgrounds in
the last two weeks. OF this number If
teen are from the Howard University
contingent and fourteen from the Juve-
nile Court.
Representatives from six Fairgrounds
participated in the tests. which We're
regulated according TO the ages Of the
boys. as follows:
Under thirteen years Of ago. 6o-yard dash. 81 S5
seconds; pull up lclincing on bari times; stand
Ing broad jump. feet inches.
Under sixteen years of age; lQ1-yard dash. Il sec
ends; pull up lclInuiug On barr. times; stand
ing broad Jump feet inches.
Under sixteen years q age who made the test
last yeari l00-yard dash. is 5-5 seconds; pull up
lchinning on bar, times; running high jump. &
fest inches.
Boys who have won the champion but
ton in the last two weeks:
Virginia avenue-William DoUris. age. Il; Julian
sesor, %; Charles Ben. Il; James B0ud, il; Morris
Grace IL; Ehin McCleary, Il Carter Crook Il; r.
Speake. T.
GARFIELD Park-Clarence B1mm. ago. p: John
Hancock .; Clifford Birch. 70, Ralph Fry. 10.
James Richards, 10: Edward Klein Il Gcorgu
CrOwthcr. y; 7. Granger. p; Charles Paine. T.
Jureziie COurt-Paul Steed. age Is; II. High
lands. Is; J. johnson. Is; John Slater lS; Paul
Schwegler. IS; ID. Highland. g. Donald Mckinney.
IA J. Lawle-. IL P. M1ran. Is Ralph Hutch
inson. IL; Phil Rodier TO- Walter Nlyer, Il; Paul
Kinnh8han 3; Ernest Clancy. T.
R0sedale-h- BishoE. age. Il; Willis Mmhrick.
Is; T. Golds-ein =: William Mertin 70: Tom
BudgUn. "a: F. Brown, Is; o. Horing. Il. ].
Keudig Is; L Dix Is
Fifth and W streets-Elmer Winters. age. -; W
Eskriife. li Fred Duckett, "a, James Winters. 70:
Alphun1 Pirathers. Is; Ir-nzo Taylor. Is: Willie
Cooper. Is. John Johnson. Is: Ennis Thomas i:
Joe Wilson. a; James Scott l2; Charles Waters.
L; James Pcudleton. y; Avoid Jackson. p: Robert
Swails. T.
Cari0z0-Benard Brown. age. 10; H. Williams.
II; Laurence Tuner. u.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
CAKE WALKERS AMUsE.
Popular Performance Proves Pleas
ing 10 Glen Echo Patrons.

Popular Performance Proves Pleas
ing 10 Glen Echo Patrons.
Peter Barnes famous cake walkers ap-
pCared ar Glen Echo Park last night and
amused one OF the largest crowds that
ever found its way into the big audi
tOrium
Barnes cake walkers have a great repu-
tation in Washington. and they lived up
10 It at every stage Of the performance.
Owing 10 the large number Of people
attending. Manager L. p. Shaw held the
performance until o'clock, that all
might see it. The performance was free
to the parks patrons.
The big company of performers made a
hit, both with their merry motions and
with their melodies, which We're redolent
Of the sunny South. The musical selec-
tons were wel rendered and suited the
popular taste.
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12

Additions TO the street lighting have
been ordered as follows: Eight gas lamps
erected, two on Randolph street between
Georgia avenue and Eighth street; one
at the northeast corner Of Fourth and
Shepherd streets: one on the south side
OK Shepherd street, between Third and
Fourth streets; one at the northeast cor
ner Of Third and Shepherd streets; one
on the east side Of Ninth street, between
Taylor and Upshur streets; one on the
east side Of Ninth street, between Up
shur and Varnum streets, and one on
Seventh street. between Taylor and Up
shur streets. Naphtha lamps erected, one
at the southeast corner Of Seventh and
Upshur streets, and one on the south
side of Upshur street. between Seventh
and Eighth streets, viii be changed 10
gas light
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
SAYS SOLDIERS ARE CONTENT.
COmmandant OF Veterans Home Has
Heard No CompIRints.

Brig. Gen. Hamilton S. Hawkins. COM
mandant Of the Soldiers Home. stated
yesterday that so far as he Is aware
there is no foundation TO the recent pub
Iished statement of dissatisfaction among
the inmates of the home
He said he had no knowledge Of any
movement among the inmates 20 bring
the matter before Congress. and that he
felt sure that II any such movement were
IN progress he would certainly have
heard OF II as the complaint would have
to be submitted to him before being car
ried further
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
Hnun Hnd Chloroform.

John T. Haun. thirty-two years old. of
SO4 Twelfth street northwest, was arrest
ed yesterday morning by Detectives Wee
don and Burlingame on the charge of
stealing chamois, sponges and other arti-
clcs from the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing. where he was employed as
watchman. When Haun was arrested he
had bottle of chloroform. which he tried
to dispose Of by throwing II away. The
bottle was found by the detectives. Haun
refused TO say why he had the chloro-
form
The Washington herald., 1909-08-12
NO LIMIT TO SPEED.

Railroads Procure Revocation OF
District Regulation.
By revocation Of police regulations there
VIII in the future be no restriction on the
speed Of trains,
This action was the result Of a petition
to the Commissioners by w. N. Barnard,
superintendent of the Maryland division
OF the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Wash
ington Railroad, who pointed out that
since the railroads had constructed ele-
waited tracks and done away with grade
crossings there was no reason why such
a regulation should 10 enforced.