davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

grees higher, and in February, 1896,
ii was IL degrees higher than the
average for the past month. The low
est average temperature for February
during the past 20 years was 1872 de-
grees in 1899. or IA degrees per day
lower than for February 1909 Over
the larger part OF the state the month
was comparatively mild and at numer.
Gus stations in the southern and
southeastern and at few stations IN
the central counties the minimum
Temperature for the month was above
zero. 1t is the first time in ~ years
that sub-zero temperatures have not
been recorded during February at Des
Moiaes and Dubuque. On the other
hand. reports indicate that tile month
was very severe in the northwestern
counties where the temperature was
below zero on, several days, and the
monthly minimum ranged from Is de-
grees to 90 degrees below zero. The
weather was remarkably warm from
the 1st to the 9th, and moderately
warm from the 18th to the 23d, and
from the 26th 10 the close of the
month. The highest temperature wai
recorded at most stations on the 4th
The coolest period was between the
9th and 10th, the lowest temperature
being recorded on the 18th. Another
cold period occurred on the gath and
25th.
The average precipitation was gen
orally above the normal, there being
only 20 out of 106 stations that re
ported a deficiency. For the state
as a whole, the daily amounts oGpre,
cipitation were not very large, but
rain or snow was frequent There
were but two days between the 5tl
and eth on which rain or snow dit
not fall at some station in the Estate
The worst storm of the month was OF
the 9Th, when the second severe bliz
Zard of the winter occurred. This
storm was especially severe in the
northwestern counties where the snow
fall was heavy and the wind veiocit!
was over so miles per hour. The
snow drifted badly and caused a com.
plete suspension of all railroad and
street car traffic. Many deep snow
drifts, caused by this storm, were still
visible in the northern counties at the
close of the month.
The monthly mean temperature fol
the state was 1852 degrees, which l.
10 degrees above the normal for Iowa
The average number of clear days was
IL; partly cloudy. 6; cloudy, IL. Tho
duration of sunshine was below the
normal, the percentage of the possible
amount being So at Charles City; A.
at Davenport; 4S at Des Moines; 81
at Dubuque; 50 at Keokuk, and "A at
Sioux City
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
"A thorough businesslike ad

"A thorough businesslike ad
ministration of city atrairs.o
The enforcement of law, i'm
and without fear or ia
Yor. .,-.,t
Full protection under the law
of all lines of business. 81. ...,t-..
a. tGuarding the interests of work
ing men, mechanics and business
men alike, regardless of political
preferences.
"A first-class, progressive cit
government in the broadcast and
best sen q, not hidebound nor
cranky, but rational, reasonable,
clean, aggressive. thoroughly
businesslike.
1.-The installing of the same
business methods and practices
in city business as would natural
ly be applied to any Wen conduct
ed commercial enterprise of like
needs and proportions.
AN. administration not owned
or run" by an individual corpora
ton. or influence, but owned with
pride by the citizenship OIL Oska-
loosa and conducted by competent
men, their representatives.
-s THE placing of men in. admins
trative positions who have such
standing in the community and
? are possessed of such Judgment,
and fairminded intelligence as will
insure to all fair and equitable
treatment under existing statutes.
.... Conserving the funds of the
% city and in making expenditures
such as are necessary and advisable
for the improvement and good
government of a city like Oska-
loosa, a reasonable assurance to
the. taxpayer that he is getting in
return full value for the money
spent.
Such a city administration as
will beget confidence, encourage
Improvement, attract enterprises
seking location, claim the atten-
ton of those looking for desir-
able home, making surroundings
pleasant and agreeable for all
who come to Oskafoosa, an ad-
ministration thai will in and of
itself tend to promote general
prosperity"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
AN EARLY IOWA EDITOR.
(R. H. Moore in the Uttumwa Satur
day Herald)

day Herald)
ION the End inst, at the age OF
four and eighty, there passed to his
eternal rest in the city of Council
Bluffs one of the earliest of Iowa's
newspaper men, if indeed he was not
the earliest-one whose career was
more distinguished FORTS bravery than
that of any other newspaper man, in
the state. David Steward, who died
1t the Bluffs, published the Iowa Sen
incl, democratic paper at Fairfield
rom 1852 to 1915. 1t then ceased
publication and for a time Mr.. Shew-
ard went into other fields of labor.
n 1862 he returned to Fairfield and
commenced the publication of a pa
Jer called the constitution and Union.
md in a few months enacted more
history than usually falls to the lot
If an editorial career. He made his
PAPER very bitter in its opposition to
he war, and as a result on the 18th
If August, 1862, Mr.. Steward was ar
ested by the United States marshal.
n company with. Dennis A. Mahoney,
If Dubuque, another Iowa editor, he
vas taken to Washington City, where
ne was confined in the old capitol for
bout three months. During his alb
;ence the paper continued to appear
'egularly under the management OF
he editors Wife After Mr.. Shew-
lfd's return he published "a series of
articles entitled Three Months in
he Old Capitol" The 18th of August
,ppears to have been an unlucky day
or Mr. Steward, for on the evening
If thar day in the year 1868, a num-
)er of soldiers, members of Co. E, I'd
owa, of which regiment General
James B. Weaver was colonel, sur
'ounded his dwelling and demanded
IN emblem or cut, which he had for
several months displayed in the col
INNS of his paper. The cut was sur
'endered and the party dispersed. The
obnoxious cut was nothing more or
'ess than half "a "butternut" fastened
n a block of wood The last number
If the paper was issued Feb. 4, 1864.
IN the morning OF the Sth OF February
number OF these same soldiers who
we're at home on furlough started on
}etpn To- their regiment. As they
we're about to leave they visited Mr..
Shewards. ofice, pied his forms, threw
he cases out OF the window. destroy
ID his books sud otherwise damaged
things GENERALLY.
THE editor of The Herald was an
eyewitness TO these happenings,
The incidents are here related as
1art OF the newspaper history Of that
exciting peti3d in which Mr.. Steward
70 ephspiciousIy figured. They were
he result OF the bitter partisan feel
ing which prevailed at that time
rather than of intentional disloyalt5
On the part Of those who denounced
the war 1t was a critical period in
the great national struggle and the
soldiers who had endured its hard
ships and sacrifices were not disposed
At that time TO regard even HARSH and
bitter criticism as anything less han
"a fire in the rear"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
IcoLLEeE REouIRE MEMS.

Penn college must add $l25,00O to
its permanent endowment, in order TO
retain its position as a first class col.
Ilege. This amount must be raised at
once. except that if $4,000 is raised
at once as a temporary supporting
fund. making $4,000 support for three
years, then the Sl25.000 may be raised
within the three years. Bat one year
of the three is already passed, so that
the entire. sum must be met within two
years. ut is now proposed TO raise
the $4,000 at once to be completed by
next commencement time, and then to
begin and as soon as possible raise the
SI25, 000.)
The high standing OF Penn college,
and the excellence of its work, are full
ly recognized by the highest educa-
tional authorities. But to maintain
this high efficiency has required up
to the present time, the expenditure
of something over $4,000 per year
above the regular income of the col
lege. So even without the state re-
.quirement, the college would need TO
provide this needed endowment. But
with the state requirement, 1t is abb
solutely necessary to raise the requir.
ed amount If Penn college is TO re-
main a college. 1t is inevitable that
those colleges which fail to meet the
requirement will fall TO the grade OF
secondary schools and academies.
This statement is neither oyerdrawr
nor exaggerated. -, a. -.
The Board of Trustees believe thai
Friends will not entertain the thought
of Penn college losing its standing a.
a college. Sister UNCONVENTIONAL col
leges are recognizing this same ,neces
sity which confronts Penn college
Iowa Central University at Pella ha:
already begun to raise 100000 tx
meet the requirement, and Iowa col
lege at Grinnell has just added $500,
900 to its endowment.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

mo other tract of county Of the
same extent on the North American
continent is so well supplied with sur
face waters as Maine. 1t containes
more than 1000 lakes, which have a
total area of 1890 square miles, max
ing one lake to each 20 square miles
of territory and / square nile of lake
surface to each 14.S square miles OF
land surface; and this enumeration
does not include many small ponds
tributary to the rivers, which are
themselves noted for the uniformity
of their flow and the unexcelled wat
err powers they afford.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
Produce Market.

Chicago, March 31.-Butter-Steady;
creameries, 22h@29hc; diaries, 2O6
25Rc.
IEggs-Steady at mark, cases in
cluded; firsts, 19c; prime firsts, zoe.
Cheese-Firm; daisies, 15% @16c;
twins, 15c; young Americas, 15c;, long
horns, 15c.
- Potatoesr-Strong; choice to fancy,
9O@92c; fair to good, S7@SScI-,t i'm,
Poultry-Easy; turkeys, lie; chick
ems, 13hc; springs, Ice, -. ns'
Veal--Steady, so to 60 Id. WITS, 6kc;
go to So ID. WITS, Shc; So to 40 h.
WITS, 96D10c. .. .... .5'
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
CHICAGO Market Notes.

August Lau, OF Klemme, Ia, had a
load of steers and a mixed 1oad on
yesterdays market. ~
p NJ. F. Dilley, prominent feeder OF
Henderson. Ia, had three loads Of cat,
tie on the market at $500.
Ed Littlejohn, of Battle Creek, Ia,
had load of good steers, his own
feeding, on the market Monday.
f. l.. Watts, Bentley, Ia, had two
loads OF steers, his own feeding, on
yesterdays market that brought $6.75
straight.
Nv. s. Grove, of Newton, Ia, was
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
WARD coUNcILMEN.
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
Chicago, March 81.
Opening Prices. '

Opening Prices. "'
HOGS-Receipts today, $4,000.
Slow and strong at yesterdays av-
erage.
Mixed and butchers, $6.6O@L05. ~
Good to choice heavy. $6.S5@705.
Rough heavy, $6.7O@6.SO.' ~ ~
Light, $6.40@6.90.
Bulk, $6.75@700.
Pigs, $5.6O@6.S5.
Clearance yesterday fair.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow,
$1,000.
CATTLE-Receipts today, $4,000.
Steady.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow,
5000.
Beeves, $4.70@725.
Cows and heifers, $1.9O@5.7O.
Stockers and feeders, $240@5.5O. .
Westerns, $4.O0@5.5O.
SHEEP-Receipts today 1900.
Strong to 10 higher. f.. 49,"
Estimated receipts for tomorrow,
10000. o."
Sneep, 'So.I0Wb.1U.
Lambs, $6.00@8.35. ..-"''.
Receipts and Shipments.
officials receipts yesterday - Hogs
1919. Cattle, 1922. Sheep, 12,472.
Official shipments yesterday-Hogs
S,163. Cattle, 1926 Sheep, 1887.
F7T Closing Market Prices. s ''a''
H0GS-Closing slow and weak at
yesterdays average. Top, $7.O5.
Mixed and butchers, $6.60@7.05.
Good to choice heavy, $6.S5@7O5.
Rough heavy, $6.70@6.S0.
Light, $6.40@6.90.
Bulk, $6.75@700. ..'""'.'.''
Pigs, $5.601635. 'E'.. g..
CATTLE-Steady.
SHEEP-Steady. ~
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
From one end Of he eountry. 70 ths

( From one end of the country to the
other, men and women Of all ranks
and classes, are rising up TO fight in
the battle against tuberculosis. In
Guiding the recent formed societies
there are at the present time, 21l as
ISOLATION for the study and proven
zion. OF tuberculosis in the United
States. with total membership OF
over 10000 all engaged in an active
war on consumption. t@et
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
Cash Quotations.

Chicago, March Wheat--No. 2
red. s125h @I2sAj No. 3 red.$tls1s
d1 26A No. 2 hard. $11SkG1.21A;
No. 3 hard. $1.l4@11SA No. l north
ern. $i.l9M@l21A; No 2 northern,
$1l61s@12Oh; No. 3 spring, SLIGO
his.
Corn--No. 3. 65A 966c; No. 3white,
esAc; No. 3 yellow, 6s666Ac; No. 4.
esh @65c.
Oats-No. white, 5i@54Ac; No. 4
white. 50052hc,
Irlour-sirm.
Rye No q 7s6a7slAc4
I3arIey-Feed Or mixing. e2@esc;
fair TO choice MATHIS, Gff e5see
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
FEBRUARY WEATHER.

The average temperature for the
state for the month OF February was
much above the normal. and has been
exceeded but twice In the past 20
years. according 10 reports jiist III
sued BY the Weather Bureau hi Feb.
ruary. 1897 the average was 10 de-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

II we would keep Oskaloosa 1.-THE
City of Trees" We must plant as many
every year as are destroyed by the
work about town, street grading and
other improvements.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Nineteen inches OF ice in the har.
Dor on ST. Patriek's day in Dubuque
is a record possibly never equalled in
the history Of the Key City in the
past fifty years 1t 10 a certainty
that it has not been equalled in the
past thirty years.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

distance and many from the country
and mining camps nearby. The rep,
utation of this city as good home
town is spreading and it is to the
interests of every property owner
and citizen to do his part towards
maintaining a condition in the city
worthy of its best reputation.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

The majority OF the voters have
spoken, and all must abide by re-
suits. We always have with us the
best town in Iowa and the people and
spirit to make il better Let's all get
together now and boost.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

The most serious problem to be
solved now is who was the original
non-partisan ticket promoters? Until
that is settled the Oldest Mason in
Iowa win haye'to occupy a back seat.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Perhaps it is because Glaze and
Milligan are both Shriners that they
are such good sprinters. They say
the burning sands of the desert make
a candidate go some.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

IAN experimental station viii be
established on the county farm in
Black Hawk county. and twelve acres
WIN be devoted to the culture of va
rious varieties of corn.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

There are only two women press
operators in the United States, one
OF these being Miss Mary .. Macau-
lay, OF Lockport. n. Y. She began
as railroad operator. but was grad.
ually promoted until now she does
the most difieult telegraph work
that o. the newspaper once.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Apples are apples nowadays,
says a contemporary. Sure thing,
adds the Keokuk Gate-Ciry, III they
were't, the pure food inspectors would
get emf ...... .-. ....-.... -..... ....-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Governor Hughes is backing a
new state primary bill, and the
country is waiting to see if he has
produced one warranted TO work in all
respects. -.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Mrs. w. ]. Beggs, of Seattle,
Wash, has evolved a thorn less rose,
which is said tc be perfect in every
other respect.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

New York City's greatest depart
ment store, TO cost s4;000,0O0, will
be built near the new terminal OF the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Mr.. Roosevelt nas traded his Big
Stick for three-barreled gun to be-
used in his African trip.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

The mystery of election is, who
cast that one vote for Ralston in the
First ward?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

The d. & w. Tea Co got there
with both feet-that is, both men-
beers of the firm were elected.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
rHE NEW TARIFF elLL,

Although the constitution. provides
'rbag en- bsIh sfoEstbe raising OF ffse-
nue. must originate IN the House. It
has come TO be an acknowledged
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

1T is reported that Andy Baker
Is not discouraged. rs
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Abba elected Pabst for mayor but
went dry, .,-4..-...-..-.. --
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Every member of Mr.. Taft's cab
met is q college graduate or has TAX
en- a course at a university.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01
rAE TUSCALOOSA lAgRALD.

VINO comes 70 see US every udS,
NOT Wtla nor weather weather Aeeps ava!
Inc faeraiu'
VINO teils US 81 our heisluois Joss'
Inc coming ol tneir siIis anu Do!s,
Inc rnel"iu
Es.
VINO Drlilss lhe news from an Tue
stars
me happenings Doth snlait ana great,
vi fortune me ? slliiies anu luchiess ate
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Many new families are rowing
to oskaloosa this year, some from a
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

oskaloosa saved her Bacon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Who comes to see us every day,
Bringing the news both sad and gay;
Nor wind nor weather keeps away?
The Herald.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Who tells us of our neighbors' joys,
The coming of their girls and boys,
And all tile trouble which annoys?
The Herald.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

State,
The happenings both small and great,
or Fortunes smiles and luckless Fate?
The Herald.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1909-04-01

Then hail the Herald good and true,
The Editors and all the crew,
WE wish them health and wealth.
DON'T WIN
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-23
FOR HOME RULE, DECLARE. T. p. o'cooNER, OF THE ENG
 LlSH PARLIAMENT.
Ia In the United States to Gain the Aid of Irish American in the
 Coming Elections.

New York, Oct 22.--Ireand has never in her history had such a chance for home rule as now, safd T. F. OConner, member of parliament from Liverpool, friend and lieutenant of John Redmond, and fighter for the Irish cause, at his hotel in this city tonight. He was about to leave for a reception in his honor by Irish so- cietles and though pressed for time, he paused to talk optimistically of hhs countIy's future, a subject which he will preach into the ears of Irish Americans from now until November 10. For that is what brought him to the United States today on the Lusi- tania.
 But there fs an if," he continued. Ireland must make the most of her chances and it is to ask Irish-Amer- jeans to help her Rsal1e the most of it, to contribute to the carrying of the general election now approaching, that I am here. e Ware poor people and of eighty-one national, or Irish, membensi of parliament, the people have to support perhaps sixty by pri- vate subscription. A seat in the house with us, you know, carries no salary.
 "The whole United Kingdom is in a ferment. Such revolutionary pub lie utterances in responsible positions and such an answering temper in the people have not been known in three generations. The question has been put squarely by Lloyd-George. can not do better than to repeat his phrase
 Shall the peers or the people ruler"
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-23
JAMAICA RESULTS.

Jamaica, N Y. Oct 22.-A poor card was run off at Jamaica today and only a small crowd turned out. Andri proved big surprise when he won the mile ard a sixteenth event.
 First Race-six furlongs. Cathryn Scott won; Coon Skin. second; Rus tenn. third. Time, 1:151-5.
 Second Race--One and a sixteenth miles; County Fair won; Court Lady second; Endymon, third. Time, 1:49
 Third Race-One and a sixteenth miles; Summer Night won: Imitator, second; Lois Cayanaugh, third. Time 1850.
 Fourth Race-One and a sixteenth miles; Andri won; Belleview, second ; Siskin. third Time, 1:49 4-5.
 Fifth Race--One and a sixteenth miles; Woodcnft won; Dr. Holzberg, second; Queen Marguerite, third Time, 1:4S.
 Sixth Race-lS!x furlongs; De Kaib won; Goldfnn, second; Esoteric, third. Time, 1:143-5.
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-23
REFLECT OLD OFFICERS.

Washington, D. C., Oct. 22.-1he United Textile Association of Amer. ica today reelected John Golden pres ident, James Tatsey nrst vice presi. aent and Albert Hibbert secretary treasurer, all of Fall River Mass, and elected Thomas Morgan of Pater. son, N. J., second vice president.
 To facilitate the ordering of strikes IT the cotton, silk and kindred indus. trie sthe association today authorized the appointment of an emergency committee of five members with all authority in dealing with labor dis putes.
 The association selected New Yo?a city as the place of meeting for next yJar.
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-23
WINDSOR RESULTS.

Deroit. Mich, Oct 22.-Only two leading favorites won in the Windsor track today. Isleton, at 20 to 1, took the first by a length. Hex. heavily played fayorite, at ' to 5, failed to show.
 Kid, at 12 to 1, finished first in the fifth and Woolcasta second. Track heavy.
 First Race-Five and a half fur. longs; Reita won; Claiborne. second; {; Sister Phyllis. third. Time, 121.
 Second Race-Five furlongs; Isle. ton won; Sir Ormond, second DO. rando D.. third. Time, 1:05 3-5.
 Third Race Six furlongs, Nasty Agnes won; Le Sale. second; Edge. lin, third. Time, 1:17 2-5.
 Fourth Race-Mile and a sixteenth; Orcagna won Night Mist, second; Little Minnie, third. Time. 1;55.
 Fifth Race-Five and a half fur. longs; Kid won; Woolcasta, second; Jack Dennerlein, third. Time, 1;12.
 Sixth Race-Mlle; Occidental won; Lexington Lady, second; Earl Rogers. third Time, 1:47
The Sentinel=record., 1909-10-23
SHIP AT YOUR OWN Rlsk.n
Is the Word Received by Ships from
 Washington.

Washington, D. C., Oct. 2z.-"s Ship at your own risk; clearances if you insist" is the substance of the reply which this government has given to steamship companies and other bust ness houses interested in the situa- ton growing out of the closing of the Atlantic coast ports of Nicaraugua.
 These business interests have urg- ently appealed for some relief, declar- ing that unless 1t was soon forthcom- ing physical distress and ruin to their business would ensue. This govern ment stands squarely on the doctrine of international law as laid down by Secretary of State Marcyon on May IA, 1855, declaring that there Is no law of the United States which ar- thorizes the refusal of a clearance.