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Evening journal., 1909-09-03
HOW TO CATCH A FAT

A man who has had much experience
in rat catching, offers suggestion or
two. saying:
The easier you make it for the rat
the better. He is sly as a politician,
and suspicious as a pickDocket. There
fore make his way plain. DO not hide
traps IN bags or meal or barrels Of
corn, but place them out on the open
floor, where he can walk without diff
ficulty.
As to traps, there is one good kind
and that is about tho cheapest It is
commonly known as a "smacker," and
consists OF a bit Of board nearly q
foot long and three inches wide, with
a wire spring to fall on the rats neck
when he tries for the bait.
Take such trap and bait it with a
tiny morsei of meat, just enough to
make an attractive odor. Bread will
do or grain Of wheat. dropped into
the hole in the treadle. II the rat
does not call the first night leave the
trap in the same position until he
does call He may be q week or two,
but if food is scarce, he viii find that
bait.
If poultry, dogs OF children have the
freedom fthe place where the trap
is set turn an old box over the trap
and let O bit of board or stone hold
up one edge of the box. Rats love
to run under boxes, and he will con-
slider this a safe retreat. until he is
caught.
Finally, don't be in a hurry. Hav-
ing set your trap, be patient to wait
until you accomplish your purpose.
Evening journal., 1909-09-03
WANTED THIN WIDOWS"

- WOMAN has been placed at the head Of
= the public school system Of Chicago, but
she is not held responsible for one of the latest
rules of the Board of Education of that CITY,
This rule is something new in educational cir
cles
There are seventeen school buildings in Chi
cago, with bath equipments in which the urchins
who need cleansing are given bath before they
begin their studies. The Board needed attend
ants for the bath rooms and decided that the
places should be filled by competitive Civil Ser
vice examination
The woman who could give the child the best
bath at a competitive bathing contest one would
think would probably get place. but if the
Civil Service examinations are like those on 9TH
er subjects probably the woman who could show
the most proficiency in mathematics or Greek
would be chosen.
The Chicago Board, however, required that
only thin widows" were eligible as bath at
tendants. The Board concluded that married
women knew more about children than single
women did. Then il was decided that widows
would have more time to devote TO the school
children than married women.
AS If these restrictions were not enough, a
further provision was put in that only thin
widows" were desirable 1t was presumed that
thin widows" would be able to handle the chill
dren better than fat widows could do. But when
the women responded to the call, half of them
were neither thin nor widows, but simply wo-
men, They were not to be abashed by nonsen
scal regulations.
Evening journal., 1909-09-03
Personal and Pertinent

Nick Byrne is the veteran fireman of City. He
has been in the department continuously since 1871 with
exception months in 1875 when there was
change Of administration In those days the names OF
the had to be sent in TO every admnlstra-
tion act upon. When Michael Burnett was appointed
Chief OF the Fire Department May 9. 1875 sub
=titdted the his brother Thomas as
sistant fire chef in place OF Byrne Byrne awoke on
the morning Of the 10Th 10 find that he longer
O member O the department. He re.nstated two
months later when disastrous fire had dis
closed ncompetency the part Of the chief That
Byrne's layon IN thirty-eight Byrne
volunteer fireman the Fire Department
was organized in 1871, so his in the department
really dates from 1S59.-Kansas City Times.
Evening journal., 1909-09-03
With the Photographers

The New England Fiber Blanket Company announces
increases prices being due TO the effect Of the
Payne law Isn't the explanation lit lie too much like
kissing and charlottesville Courier-Journal.
II is hoped Mr.. Hartman will get well end when he s.
we'll viii re good he says while nc is 81 n
wants to bo-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Disaster viii follow, wever, Just soon an aero
plane driver comp ca matters by taking on load
of alcohol well Of gasolne-Chicago News.
With 5o-oent butter in prospect the wise housewif
viii be putting plenty Of fruit while 1t is cheap.
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Upon mature reflection doesn't the tale Of
Darius Green and his flying machine funny after
o1-Phiadclphia Press
The United States. England, Germany and France
have their respective shares in the glory Of
gat.on.-Phiadelphia Record
English critics continue 20 find faul with American
lang. They shouldn't take it seriously. Americans
ion't-Chi ago Tribune
Evening journal., 1909-09-03

Former Governor William L.Douglas, the shoe
manufacturer of Massachusetts, thinks that the
consumers will benefit as the result Of the reduc-
tion of the duty on sole leather and the admission
OF hides free OF duty. The former Governor says
that buyers Of shoes will get much better value
for their money, as the competition among the
manufacturers will force them to put all the
savings in the cost of raw materials into their
product. Not only this, but Mr. Douglas be-
heves thaS the export trade OF our shoes will be
largely increased. The workers will be gwen
more steady employment and the retail shoe
dealer will get a better quality of shoe to sell
to his customers for the same price
Evening journal., 1909-09-03
Editorial
Opinion
Automobile Accident.

Automobile Accident.
Newark Ledger.
All automobiles and automobilists
should not be condemned because of
so many accidents. Some blame can
be attached to some drivers for reclI-
lessness, but the majority are careful
When the number Of accidents are con-
sidered the death rate is small COM
pared with other modes Of travel. There
could be less accident with a decreased
speed OF running.
The reckless driver should be pun
ished severely in case of an accident.
He knows the danger and hence the
punishment meted TO him should be in
keeping with the accident.
The automobile has come to stay.
1t is looked upon as a pleasure vehicle,
but its usefulness Is slowly nnding a
way. No one could condemn an auto
mobile because 1t is an automobile. In
q short time the automobile will be
! one OF the safest modes Of travel.
Evening journal., 1909-09-03
Rntinr Eead the Mule

Have you got any Georgia patent
curry -combs2" asked Farmer FishbaclS
of a Billville merchant the other day.
IL don't know" replied the store
keeper i've got several kinds. What
sort is the Georgia patentT'
ITS made with scallops so It will fit
IN between a mules ribs this time OF
the year. Atlanta Constitution.
Evening journal., 1909-09-03
Chatty Stories OF the 7 a I

Jerome S. Mcwade. the Duluth collector. showing
his French snuffboxes 90 a group OF ladies'
"6ut these" he said I'VE will omit" and he led the
ladies' past beautiful Louis cabinet OF ortoiseshei
Not" he explained that they all harmful but
certain pie santries OF the age OF lie Roi Soe
are cmbalmed in their enamel"
Pleasantres?" said young matron
Just pleasantr.es" said Mr. McWade Little harm
less douhe-entendres you know AS H. for example ]
shoud say to you, finding both to spend
.he summer az Narragansett Bar Harbor, hope
20 see more OF you there than did In this season.
ana you SHOULD bite your lip and smile and answer
you 2fooaby wil-though. really, it's dificult
so very much further than wei cut Drectoire isn't
eF-Philaderhia Evening Bulletin
Evening journal., 1909-09-03
CRAFTS SHEEP NElY
INTO LEG OF A MAN

PARIS, Sept. 2--Professor .Doyen,
VS. aa4.- ... ~. lilA ...s t-e.5..iiu4.s ..ltu
the origin of cancer, has created a
sensation in the scientih word by sue
cessfully grating the jugular vein of a
sheep on to a mans leg. This is said
TO be the first time that the operation
on vein grating has been carried out
between an animal and a human be-
ing.
DR.. Doyens patient was suffering
Evening journal., 1909-09-03
They Came After Rest

Gosh. I guess those city folks meant
what they said when they told us that
they came up here to get a good rest"
They're taking 1t easy. eh?"
Taking it easy? ! should say they
are! Would you believe it--not a one Of
'em has got out of bed before 6 o'clock
any morning since they're been here."
Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1909-09-03

The New York Herald certainly scored a
great beat on the newspapers of the country in
securing the detailed and authentic account of
the exploits Of Dr. Frederick A. Cook in the
polar regions. The Herald was the only New
York paper that had the story with any degree
of completeness and its work was remarkable
feat of newspaper enterprise
Evening journal., 1909-09-03

If they ever find the bandit who held up the
Pennsylvania rarc al train near Harrisburg the
other day the enthusiastic Pennsvlvauans will
be likely to send him to the Legislature, give
him job constructing new state house. Such
talents as the bandit showed even if he didn't
get away with the loot are sure to be eoore-
cated in the Keystone State.
Evening journal., 1909-09-03

The Newark Ledger suggests an Old Home
Week for that town and it should be very easy
for Newark to make such an occasion successful.
The Ledger believes that Commencement week
would be fitting time for such gathering.
Hundreds of sons and daughters OF the pretty
college town are scattered throughout the country
and they would be glad to rally in an annual
reunion
Evening journal., 1909-09-03

1here Is society In New York that each year. takes
eo]sn or so East Side children gives them time
OF teir ives Tor month an old farmhouse over IN
Jersey The first thing that takes place unon the
.soas a, ol ane consignment is thorough scrubbing
sIacous Jakey, your bath water is as black as
INK the auendant remarked TO led az the er6 ~ bts
the others w ~ 'ei uien any VI
Well amt years older an an, ., ,ho., ,,a..-
Iakty demanded.-Brooklyn Life - W ~
Evening journal., 1909-09-03

The news of the discovery of the pole bv DR..
Cook has caused a let-up of the columns that
the press associations and correspondents have
been sending out about the condition of Mr..
Harriman's health. For this there is thank
f,6ness.
Evening journal., 1909-09-03

And now let the enthusiastic automobsts ar
range for speed way around the Boreal Circle
in the Arctic regions
Evening journal., 1909-09-03
FRIENDS SCHOOL
4lh and West SIS, WilminulOu. Del.

The largest and best equipped pri-
vate school in the State. with a corps
OF eighteen trained instructors. Co.
educational. Kindergarten, Primary.
Grammar School and High School de-
psr'-oents- Scientific. Latin-scienai-
nc, Literary and Classical Courses
Graduates entered on certificate in ali
the leading colleges. Finest gymna-
stun in the state, with special in
structors for girls and boys. Trans
portation provided sor the younger
children. School year begins septem-
Der 10. The Principal viii be at the
school on and after August s0th. TO
enroll pupils and TO answer Inquiries
For -ew illustrated cataiog address
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Evening journal., 1909-09-03
OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

The AssOci1ton
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vertisers is
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Advertiser (Ne~ York City has great ornt9v
sxrmred ara certified the circulation The Assoclao
u ls publication. Only the figures Of endorses only such
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Evening journal., 1909-09-03

The United Pub
lishers Association
through It's Preei-
dent. Mr.. Arthur
Koppell has ex-
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JOURNALS cir
culation and Mr..
Koppell offers 70
wager 81, 200 OF his
owr money. and
undertake to prove
that THE EVEN
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has the largest
naid circulation OF
any paper printed
In Wilmington.
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The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09
JEFFERSON.
Nivig.

The Ladies' Aid Society will meet
with Mrs. Win Holmes Sept. 10th.
A new barn is being built at the
John Eveland place.
Union school starts Monday, Sept.
18th with Lulu Ross as teacher.
Frank Enoch will start to high
school in Oskaloosa Monday.
The Tiers ON the Kraudineer farm
had to stop work because the ground
was so dry.
E. M. Evans has ordered new auto
mobile and expects it to be shipped in
. week or ten days.
Roy McIntire and Clara Dixon, of
Oskaloosa, were visitors in this neigh
borhood Sunday.
Dick Eveland, who is in the Abbott
hospital, is getting along fine and
expects to come home Tuesday.
John Flanders and wife and Art
Marsh and wife were visitors at the
parentel VerPloeg home Sunday.
Those attending the state fair from
this neighborhood were, Bun Blizzard
and wife, e. nj. Evans and two sons,
Harvey Lockwood and g. F. Gay.
a...... FARMER BOY.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09

the American naval commander found
any indications that the Brooklyn
physician had preceded him farthest
north must remain unsolved until an
account of his experiences is obtained
from Peary's lips.
Just as DR.. Cook notified his wife,
SO Commander Peary took advantage
of the brief stop at Indian Harbor to
assure Mrs. Peary of his safety. This
message, almost overlooked during a
day of excitement over his achieve
ment. reached New York from South
Harpswell. Me, where Mrs. Pcary has
been spending the summer.
That two men got TO the pole along
different paths" continued the explor.
er, should furnish large additions to
scientific knowledge Probably other
parties win reach it in the next ten
years, since every explorer is helped
by the experience of his predecessors,
just as Syerdrup's observations and
reports were of unreasonable help to
me. can say nothing more, without
knowing further details, than that |
am glad of it,"
While DIR. Cook was conyersing
casually earlier in the day with Amer.
lean friends the possibility OF the de-
nouemept which electrified the world
was coughingly suggested. DIR. Cook
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09

Lewis Parry, ST., will visit some of
the eastern states in the near future.
Mrs. David Morris and Mrs. B. E.
Bosley, OF Pekay, went to the State
Fair last week.
A young colt belonging to VIM.
Hughes was badly cut with a wire
fence last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Jones, of White
City, We're over Sunday visitors at
the George Brown home
Pearl and Leila Whitsel have gone
to Marshall and Grundy counties to
visit relatives and friends.
VIM. Lewis and family will move to
Hiteman this week where they expect
to build and make their future home.
Jenkin Reese, of Abba, and viii
Reese, of Buxton, were over Sunday
visitors with their mother near Givin.
harry Sarver baled % tons of No.
l timothy hay for j. d. Thomas last
"SSh oiu ~ 10 nov ali uuutT Sne1IeF
ready for market.
Nj. and Mrs. John Bell, of Oska-
loosa, and Mrs. Hunter and family, of
Cricket, visited at the home OF Mr..
Sarver last week.
The correspondent that described
the sand on Sandridge must be well
acquainted with this locality, for he
told cnly the truth about conditions.
Davo Roberts accompanied by his
father and Dr.. Vance, went to Ottum-
wa the first OF this week for con-
sultation in regard to his injured leg.
w. p. Chiffon, our great hog and
cattle man, has decided 10 sell out his
hogs and make Aberdeen-Angus cat
tie mis- specially and he already has
fine herd OF the stock
The NJ. Il. Sunday school held
picnic at the Sandridge school ground
last Wednesday at which ice cream
was served in abundance. That night
several families were III and DR.. Bay
of Eddyville was called to the Frank
Waitsel home just In time to save
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09
BUXTON.

The public schools here will open
Sept. 13.
Dr.. and Mrs. Gray were in Abba
Wednesday.
DR.. and Mrs. Lowell were in Des
Moines last week.
Miss Eva Pigeon spent Sunday and
Monday in Ottumwa.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. P. Harrington were
Alba callers Saturday.
Ed Vance came from Des Moines
to spend Sunday at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Warren at
tended the State Fair at Des Moines.
Leon Baxter and Marvin Herring
ton returned to Davenport Monday to
enter school.
Mr.. and Mrs. IS. c. Welsh left Wed,
nesday for Dexter, Ia, to spend his
two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Clara Wilson, of White City,
DR.. Goodshall and Miss Nina Thomas
were State Fair visitors.
Every one enjoyed a rest day here
Labor Day, but the rain interfered
with the plans for the celebration.
Miss Smith, who helps in the office
at the store, was called to her home
in Iowa City by the illness of her
brother.
Rev. VI. d. Cox started to Winfield
by way of Oskaloosa Monday, where
he will attend the session of the Iowa
Methodist Annual Conference.
Miss Cora Smith, a deaconess from
the Epworth League Institute of St.
Louis, arrived Saturday and viii as
sist in the work at the NJ f. church
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09
NOTICE.

Chas. l.. Thompson VS. Kate Thomp-
son. In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Mahaska County.
September term, A. D. 1909. To Kate
Thompson. You are hereby notified
that on or before the 18th day of Sep
TENDER, 1909, petition of Chas. t.
Thompson will be filed in the office Of
the Clerk of the District Court of the
State of Iowa in and for Mahaska Coun-
ty claiming of you divorce because Of
statutory reasons; see petition, and
that unless you appear hereto and de-
fend before noon of the second day of
the September term, A. D., 1909, of
said court, which will commence on
the 28th day of September, 1909, de-
fault will be entered against you and
judgment and decree rendered thereon
as prayed for in said petition.
o. N. Downs,
6w4 Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Items Of Interest Gathered by Her
aid Correspondents.
WHITE OAK.

Mr.. and Mrs. s. j. Swanson were in
Oskaloosa Labor Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Hawkinson were
Oskaloosa callers Friday.
Sam Sanders has sold the Ander,
son farm of 10S acres to Ed Alexander.
Mrs. John Hawkinson and Miss Vida
took Sunday dinner with Mr.. and Mrs.
J. p. Larson.
Richard Anderson sold % head OF
hogs to Tom Beatty of Rose Hill, for
$3.50 per cwt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Igne1 entertain
ed a company of relatives and friends
for dinner Sunday.
S. J. Swanson, wife and children
visited Sunday afternoon with the
Richard Anderson family.
Helen Swanson ana Simon Hawkin-
son went to Beacon sunday for a visit
at the Charles Peterson home.
Emma Larson has gone to Buxton
to stay at the. nome of her uncle,
Fred Larson, for a couple of weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Anderson, OF
Ottumwa arrived Monday evening for
a visit at the parental Hawkinson
home.
Ellen Hedlund who has been spend
ing a week with her friend, Sigma
Brostrom, returned to her home in
Oskaloosa Tuesday. ,
Wesley Anderson who has been WIS.,
iting his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas Brostrom returned to his
home in Des Moines Monday.
AUTUMN CHILD!
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09

Lutte Dilley and wife spent several
days at Arthur Dilley's last week.
Mrs. Ida Cruzen has recently
bought a gentle driving horse of Mr..
Barclay.
Calvin Oruzen went to Des Moines
Saturday to spend week at the w.
E. Shoemaker home.
Nellie and Verla Cruzen have re-
turned home after spending a month
east of the city visiting relatives.
C. w. Bailey and family and Mr..
Van Hameret and wife we're after
noon visitors at Mr.. Van der Martins.
Will Cruzen and wife have returned
home after spending a week with rel
atives in Corning, Shelby and Omaha.
Madison school will commence Mon
day, Sept 10, with Miss Mary Evans
as teacher. She comes highly recon-
mended.
Richard Baxter, from east of the
city, returned home Saturday after
spending week with his daughter,
Ida Dilley.
Ed Harvey's have new piano
which was purchased in Des Moines
last week while they were attending
the State Fair
Harry Hicks and wife, Fred Coffin
and wife and Mrs. Carl Cruzen were
guests at the w. E. Shoemake home
while attending the Fair in Des
Moines last week.
Minnie Bailey mad son Ralph, Mary
Cruzen and son Will were guests at
the E. E. Bailey home in Valley juno
ton while attending the fair. ia
report fine time.
Fred Coffin and wife and Mrs. Carl
CruZen were taken to the State Fair
last week by Mr.. Thomas in his new
auto and they were so delighted with
the trip that they have ordered a new
Car to be delivered in the near future.
Sept. s. Nosidam.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09
Meek Mill Sold.

Keosauqua Democrat: Wednesday
of last week Sheriff Jamison sold the
Meek Bros. Touring mill on executions
in favor of different parties. Before
the sale began Mr.. J. A. Johnson of
Bonaparte filed deed to the property
which was made to him a year ago
last June. However, the sale pro-
ceeded and the mill was sold to N. j..
Hayes, whose Judgment was $2,436,
for 800; and to Robert Perkins, whose
judgment was $500, for 500; and to
VIM. McCausland whose judgment
was $4,S95. for 500.
The Meek Bros. Co. wooden factory
and clothing factory and the stock
of manufactured cloth and of wool on
hand will be sold at bankrupt sale at
Bonaparte Tuesday, the seventh inst.
Parties from Jacksonville, ILL.,, have
been there lookin7 Mt the property
and 1t is understood they will bid on
N
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09
| DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
IA Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that on the 3rd of
September, A. D., 1909, the under
signed was appointed by the District
Court of Mahaska County, Iowa, adj
ministrator of the estate of Josephine
Wilson, deceased, late of said Mahaska
County, Iowa. All persons indebted to
said real estate will make payment to
the undersigned, and those having
claims against the same will present
them legally authenticated to said court
for allowance.
Dated this 3rd day of September,
1909. ap
w. E. WILSON, Administrator.
L. E. CoRLETT, Clerk.
By G. w. PATTERSON, Clerk. 7w3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09
4 DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

IA Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested, that on the 25th day of
August, A. D., 1909, the undersigned
was appointed by the District Court of
Mahaska County, Iowa, administrator
of the estate of Joshua Stevens, de-
ceased, late of said Mahaska County,
Iowa All persons indebted to said
estate will make payment to the under
signed, and those having claims against
the same will present them legally au-
thenticated to said court for allowance.
Dated this 25th day of August. 1909.
WALTER STEVENS, Administrator.
L. E. Corlett, Clerk.
By G. w. Patterson, Deputy. 5w3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1909-09-09
NOTICE.

l. 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 instrument in
writing, purporting to be the last will
and testament of H. S. Garland, late
of said county, deceased, and that the
End day of October, 1909, has been fix
ed for the probate of said will, at which
time you can appear at the court house
in said county and show cause, if any
there be, why said will should not be
admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof, / have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
court at Oskaloosa, Iowa, this 31st day
of August, 1909.
L. E. CoRLETT, Clerk.
By G. w. PATTERSON, Deputy. 6w3