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The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

Der, 1907, there was an epidemic OF
coal mine explosions, the echoes from
one hardly having died away before
another occurred. Fortunately, al
though disasters of this kind have oc-
CURED all too frequently during the
last two years, the black record of
1907 has not been replaced and COM
mendable efforts are being made
throughout the coal mining regions
to lessen the hazardous character OF
the mine workers employment.
! From the fact that when an explo-
sion of such holocaust as that OF the
cherry mine 1ilinois) Y occurs, the
news of the horror is spread broad
cast over the country in the press
dispatches, the opinion is prevalent
that the dangers from explosions and
from fire and suffocation are the great
est to which the workers in the black
pits of the coal mines are exposed.
Such, however, is not the case. II is
true that so long as coal is mined
fires and explosions will occur. The
danger is ever present and is greater
In some mines than in others, but for
the industry as whole the number
of victims of fire and explosion Is
comparatively few. The greatest dan
ger to which the miner is exposed Is
that from falls of roof and coal, and
this danger is materially increased
from the weakening of the roof ana
the SCATTERING of the coal left as sup,
norting pillars when excessive charges
of powder are used. 1903 out of the
2.4l2 men killed 1871, or As per cent
were victims of falls of roof or coal,
and of the 1873 nonfatal injuries
8 $50. or 40 per cent were due to this
cause. Only IA per cent of the deaths
and less than per cent of the inur'
les we're due to explosions of dust or
gas, or combinations of the two. AS
the relatively more tatal
character of explosions that occurred
last year 341 we're killed and 3Sl In
iured. In the accidents due to windy
or blown-out shots and to explosions
of powder or dynamite los were Killed
and 217 injured. Falls of coal and
roof killed 1871 and injured $3.50,
while in accidents due to miscellan-
eous causes 759 were killed and 1878
injured. In 1908 the corresponding
figures were, from gas and dust
explosions, 1886 killed and S26 injured;
from powder explosions and windy
shots, 70 killed and 179 injured; from
falls of roof and coal, 1850 killed and
2 SCI injured; and from miscellaneous
causes, 9O1 killed and 1876 injured.
A similar relation is shown by a
of the statistics for a Sc
ries of years. 81
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

together in the shadows and as the
police say, with their heads close
together eating candy from the same
sack. The officers might have waited
longer, but they didn't. When arraign-
ed before the mayor this morning,
Buell., who is a young man of excel
lent appearance, said he did not live
in OskaIoosa and was ON the way
home. He had friends here who
vouched for the payment of his fine,
$7.S5, and he went his way. The fel.
low contended from the start that the
affair was not half as bad as the po-
lice made out. The officers are under
strlctest orders to stop street walk
ing and anything that looks like
live date is subject TO police suryeil-
lance.
The colored girl, who has been liy.
ing at the home OF Matte Davis, col
.ored, on G avenue west, pleaded not
guilty and the mayor was going to
have her taken back to jail to have
time to Investigate her case. She
came TO Oskaloosa from Rock Island
The girl did not like the idea OF in
vestigation and when she saw she was
about to be put back in jail she
changed her plea to guilty and sent
an officer and young colored fellow
after her cash. She paid her fine and
costs, $7.85, and promised to leave
the town at the first opportunity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
rHE srArr coNveNTloN.

The republican state convention
will be held in Des Moines on August
8. Were it not for the contest be.
tween the factions in the party for
control of the convention it would be
tame affair. But as matters stand
there promises to be considerable fun
and some disappointments. Chair
man Fleming Of the Progressive re-
publican committee declares that the
Cummins wing of the party will have
200 majority in the convention. On
the other hand that Conservative pol.
itician, Ex-Governor Frank ID. Jackson,
president Of the Taft Republican Club,
says that the Regulars will have al
least one hundred and fifty majority
on the floor of the convention and
presents proof in the form of reports
from every county in the state.
The fact that Senator Cummins has
been chosen temporary chairman OF
the convention does not signify that
the progressive forces will be in con-
troll. The preliminary arrangements
have been made by the state central
committee which was elected two
years ago, and a majority of this
committee belongs to the Cummins
wing of the party. When the con-
yention assemblies every county will
have a voice in the proceedings and
their wishes will be paramount to the
committees. Everything therefore
depends on the county delegations,
and while the completion of these may
be figured to a certainty in different
sections of the state there are enough
on uncertain grounds to make the re-
suit a matter of speculation. Gov
ernor CAROLS victory at the primar'
les and Governor Jackson's close
touch with the standpatters in every
part of the state, would seem to give
the Regulars good grounds for their
claims, but Mr.. Fleming says he is
not bluffing when he claims a Pro
gressiye victory. And there you are,
with Teddy at home and August the
3rd six weeks away!
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
THE MILLS OF JUSTICE
Troubles Of People Sifted Through
Court Hoppers.

The police department was over.
worked Tuesday evening with a multi
plicity of misdeeds and conglomera-
ton of questionable conduct that lead
the officers into all parts Of town. The
mayor himself participated in the
work that fell upon the officers and
made couple of arrests.
Mayor Bacon was on the way to the
office after supper when he noticed
a man giving drink to comrade
who was not only under the influence
of liquor but the mayor recognized
the drinker as black listed man and
an inebriate asylum patient. The
mayor placed both of the fellows und-
er arrest and the names of John
Swanson and Tom Darner were made
of record on the papers that We're
issued. Swanson is an old offender
and has sentence of thirty days in
Jail hanging over his head. Brought
before the mayor this morning Swan
son was fined fifty dollars and costs,
one-half to be paid Saturday by his
employer and the remaining twenty.
five the next pay day. An order was
duly signed and accepted by the EN-,
ployer. Swanson was held as witness
against Darner whose case was next
called. He pleaded not guilty and
stood trial. He admitted giving the
man drink and the evidence OF the
Swede coupled with what Mr. Bacon
was witness to gave ground for con
viction with a fine of twenty dollars
and costs and commitment, until
paid.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

Lovers of birds will be gratified
over the announcement that Mrs. Rus.
sell Sage has given $4,000 to be used
in protecting the birds of the South.
II is TO be used in educational work
in Georgia, Florida, Alabama and the
Carolinas. Mrs. Sage before this last
donation gave $500 to start a special
fund for the protection of the robin.
the object being to prevent the exter,
mination of this member of the feath.
cred tribe.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
Y. M. CA. BOYS IN CAMP
Having a Glorious Old Time at
Clear Lake.

Dodge's Point, Clear Lake, June 81.
Editor Herald: The largest catch of
fish since the opening of the camp
was made this morning between 500
and $3.50 o'clock. A total of 1876 were
caught, of which 1870 were croppies.
The largest string was brought in by
Messrs Doe and Horace Hawkins,
who caught near the limit. A small
competition between the gentlemen
took place, each endeayoring to make
the largest catch Hawkins won,
catching 3S, while Mr.. Doe closely
followed by 81. The weather is ideal
today, slightly cooler than Yesterday.
All the fellows in camp are preparing
to pack fish, which they will take
home for fish hungry parents and rel
atiyes. tsn
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
AMONG THE LODGES
Items of Interest From the Various
Haunts of the Goat.

G. w. Whitehill received word from
Chief of Records F. A. Day, of Des
Moines, stating that the Red Men
will have big pow WOW in Des
Moines the first week in September
The event will be pulled off in the new
coliseum. An effort will be made TO
have drill team with $50 members.
The team will do the work and there
will be palefaces galore. one hundred
on each side There will not be a
slow minute from the time the boys en-
ter Des Moines until they are ushered
out, and it is possible that Des
Moines will be filled with "Heep Big
Indians"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
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PUBLICITY PAYS.

More than 100 business men OF Dali
las and Fort Worth, Tex. sat at a
BANQUET In the Oriental hotel Dallas,
Dec. IL. at which s. c. Dobbs of At
lanta. Ga, was tile guest OF honor
Mr. Dobbs has national reputation
as an advertiser. and lately he has
been making addresses in various
cities OF the country on the benefits
and science OF advertising. Mr..
Dobbs' subject was tietting ResuIts
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
HOW Aanlir raIsa

When you desire TO know the age
OF friend, your best girl for instance,
and don't want to ask the question
direct, proceed as follows:
What is the number OF the month
in which you We're born?
Multiply this by two.
Add five.
Multiply by fifty.
Add your age.
Subtract three hundred and sixty
FIVE.
Add one hundred and fifteen.
The last two figures of the result
is the age OF the party.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
The American Grocer has col

The American Grocer has COM
piled statistics tending TO prove that
the consumption OF alcoholic beyer-
ages is on the decline. This publica-
ton says that during 1893 the con
sumption OF liquors was: Whiskey,
s566.9l3.31. beer. $S79,s72.542; wines.
slO7. 2Is 800: total, sl,554 .0O5. 1868. For
1907 the estimated total retail cost
OF liquor was sl,664. 1s1 1863. Accord.
Ing to the bureau OF statistics the
population has increased 2,749.s66 in
the same period. The per capita use
Of. spirits Is the smallest since 1900
and OF beer. since 1905. s4s
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

Because of the factional strife in
the republican party, the democrats
are building hopes Of carrying the
Sixth district for Dan Hamilton. How
easy It is for democrat to forget!
Every two years at this time they
have the same premonition, only to
arise on the morning after the Novem-
Der election 10 find that the republi-
cans had buried the Ratchet in the
ballot box. IL
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
Charles Towne in a recent speech

Charles Towne in recent speech
said that II every Chinaman were to
add two inches to the length OF his
shirt II would keep our cotton mills
running day and night. A writer in
the st. Louis Globe Democrat protests
against this as dangerous sugges-
tion, on the ground that II may lead
the Chinese to decide to cut two
inches on their shirts in order to fur
Their their boycott of American goods.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
Possible Robbers.

officers Harshbarger and Jacob
Jones possibly interfered with an at
tempt to rob the Oskaloosa post office
Monday night. The men were pass
ing the vicinity between two and three
o'clock Tuesday morning having had
call to the north part of town.
Merest change gave the men glimpse
of couple of indistinct figures
crouching on the north side in the
shadow of the post office building.
They stopped and looked for NOM
ent and the figures began slowly NOV
ing away. They then started for
the building to ascertain the meaning
of the actions and were somewhat sur
prised when a man jumped up and
started on the run. A second fellow
picked up a hand grip or case OF
some kind that evidently contained a
set Of tools of some sort and followed
down the alley. The officers gave
chase and started on hot foot after
the men who were so anxious to avoid
being seen. The would be robbers
cut across lawns, lodged behind trees
and kept to the shadows as much as
possible. Several shots were sent at
ter them after a command to halt,
but no attention did they give to
either commands or pistol shots. The
officers chased the pair toward the
north where they evidently had rig
hitched. for, reaching an alley, they
scrambled into vehicle and drove
away with the horse on the gallop.
Officers arrested colored girl who
gives the name OF Mabel Curtis. and
a white man who gave his name as
George Buell., for being TOO closely as
ISOLATED. The couple were walking
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

The nomination of a candidate
for surveyor on the republican ticket
must, come before the county conven-
ton, owing to the vacancy caused
after the primaries by the resignation
of Earl Bridges. AS there was only
one other candidate before the primar-
les, and as he polled splendid vote,
ii is due Ernest Powell TO make him
the nominee. The convention will no
doubt do SO.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

The Philadora Club of the Christian
church held a social Tuesday after.
noon at the home of Mrs. Manoah
Hedge, to Which all the ladies of the
church were invited as guests. In
spite of the hot afternoon good num-
Der were in attendance and all felt re.
paid for coming. The social was held
on the lawn which was both an invit.
ing and comfortable place for so warm
an afternoon. Conversation and needle
work were the order of the day--cool-
ing refreshments, We're served by, the
Philadora hostesses and the occasion
much enjoyed. A business meeting
was held by the club at the close of
the social and the report of the com
mittee on the Girls Club Room was
read. This work opening a rest
room and reading room for the girls
of Oskaloosa is being mothered by
the Philadora Club. The young ladies'
of the church are assisting in every
way possible, and many others are
contributors in financial way. The
work is meeting with hearty approval
both within and without the church
Business men are commencing the
work, saying it is much needed. The
room will be ready for formal open,
ing within few days at which time a
general reception will be held for the
girls of Oskaloosa. The Philadora
Club voted at their business meeting
to provide a piano for this room
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

The Herald is convinced there
never was time in the history Of
Oskaloosa when the business inter-
ests were so united and so anxious
for the development of the city. Are
you a part of that unanimity? If not.
get into the game. -E....
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

Life in Brighton is thus described
by the Enterprise: "A fellow spent all
afternoon sticking his peas and then
his wife informed him that they were
the dwarf variety and did not need
sticking"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

That $500, 900 endowment fund
for Penn College is coming. Ten mem
beers OF one graduating class of ~
members have subscribed SLIGO.
Every class will be heard from, and
Iowa Yearly meeting will do its share.
Oskaloosa must not be found wanting
when the call comes.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

The Brighton Enterprise has no
ticed that, when man or woman falls
from grace those persons in the com.
munity who would have done likewise
under like circumstances are always
the most vehement in their condemn,
alton.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

Thomas f. Watson, of Georgia,
once a democratic member of con-
gress and twice nominated by the pop
ulist party for president of the Unit
ed States, has made formal announce
ment of his return to the democratic
party. -
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

lit is pointed out that another rea.
son why Iowa land has gone up so
much in price is because so many
people have gone elsewhere and then
came back to Iowa to get farm that
would raise something they could de-
mend upon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

w. r. c. Kendrick, former Os-
kaloosa boy, son OF Rev. A. v. Ken
drick, is a candidate for Judge OF the
Superior Court in the city of Keokuk.
No one can question his qualifications
for the place, and If early environ
ment counts for anything he viii
surely win.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
THE rowN AND COUNTRY.

Every cent Of the $4,000 paid for the
button factory was raised in Oska-
loosa and practically all OF II was paid
BY the local merchants The farmers
Of the community aud the gardeners
In and adjoining town viii be greatly
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

The Brighton Enterprise has ar
rived at the conclusion that hen
which has to scratch for living for
herself and eighteen young offspring
naturally feels Handicapped when tied
to post.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

Washington Democrat: When
boy goes to another town to get
married, how the natives sniff when
he brings home his bride, and say:
He could have done as we'll as that
at home"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

I'm 1909 there were only 10000
births in France as compared with
$4,000 in 1908, showing a falling on
that is causing some concern among
the nations statesmen. Frances
present population is about 100000.
Since 1851 Frances inhabitants have
increased only 100000.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

--In the opinion Of the Burlington
Hawk-Eye, had Warren Garst been
chosen for governor at the recent pri-
mary, he would have aspired to Dolli-
ver's seat in the senate two years lat
er. AS between Garst and Dolliyer,
can there be any doubt as to which
one the progressive" republicans
would supports"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

lit is not good form in st. Louis
any more to say hello" over the wire.
The vogue is to say good morning
or good afternoon, and say it Just
as softly and sweetly as ever you
can.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

Both factions claim control OF
the state republican convention. Both
claimed victory in the primary cleo
ton until the official returns came
in, and you remember what happened.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

able wherever 1t may be found. To
the consummation Of this end. SO
much desired, as your chief executive
l pledge to you my earnest and best
efforts and ask for your deepest sym
pathies and constant cooperation
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
Assault and Battery.

A riot call was sent in from the
neighborhood of the Iowa Central coal
chutes early Tuesday evening. The
informant stated that there was big
fight in progress and that someone
was Likely to be killed. The patrol
and a number of officers were hurried
to the scene but all was quiet upon
arrival of the wagon and nothing do
ing. Later in the evening John Gable
laid complaint of assault and battery
against Emmett Oliverson both en-
ployes of the Iowa Central. A con-
troversy had arisen over the shovel
ing of quantity of coal difference
of opinion existed and in the adjust
ment one man hit the other and knock
ed him down. A warrant was issued
by Squire Woodruff and Olliverson
appeared before the justice. The mat
ter was discussed and explained and
Mr.. Olliverson was discharged upon
payments of costs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

LEX Representative Jesse Over
street, who died recently at Indianap-
oils. wiz be best remembered for the
important part he played as the au-
thor of the gold standard law of 1900.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23


Mike Connolley or Callahan, of
Harvey, who, with tears streaming
over his countenance protested peni-
tence for his acts and condition of
the previous evening before Mayor
Bacon Tuesday morning, was again
taken in by the officers last evening
and lodged in jail. He promised by
everything that was right and Just
that he would go home and get the
money with which to pay his fine and
forward it to the court. 1t appears
that when released Tuesday, the said
Callahan, etc, instead of going to his
home proceeded to tank up again. He
was somewhat crestfallen when
brought into court again this morning
but his nerve was steady for he put
up the plea that he missed the train
and again pleaded for executive elem
ency. Mr.. Bacon was hard of hearing
on that side of the head this morning
and he administered a lecture that
would have melted the heart of
stone. Cash or commitment was the
condition imposed and the papers
were duly made out and service re-
turned.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
CLUBS And SOCIETY
enjoyable Occasions In The City's
Homes and Halls.

The Doings-of-a-Dozen club were en-
tertained by Mr.. and Mrs. p. E. Men
denhall Saturday, June 49,. The even.
ing was spent in social way with
music, games and several readings by
Miss Ruth Hull. A lovely two-course
lunch was served; iced refreshments
were especially enjoyed. it being an
unusually warm evening. A business
session was helo and the club perma.
nently named, All departed at
late hour pronouncing Mr.. and Mrs.
T. E. Royal entertainers. Newt meet
ing July Is, will be at Shady Lane
Farm, with Mr.. and Mrs. It. c. Red,
man.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

1t is easier to build two chimneys
than to keep one in fuel.-Franklin.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23

Alex. Miller's idea OF nowhere to
go is to a theatrical performance In
a tent.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-06-23
DOWN IN THE JUNGLE.

There was once a fuzzy old Hindoo,
Who said, Il make clothes mighty
thin 10;
Fact is, in July
y When the mercury's high,
I often make just my. old skin do"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-12
URGES MERCHANT MARINE
AT CREDIT MEMS MEETING.
Member Points Out 0pportuni-
ties for Foreign Trade.

The necessity n opportunity for a
great merchant marine for the United
states was the subject of the talk by
benjamin S. Whitehead, of Whitehead
d Hoag. at the meeting of the New
ark Credit Mems Association held in
the Board of Trade rooms last night.
Mr.. Whitehead recently completed a
trip o the world, and in his trav-
els gathered the data which he laid
before the members last night. He
pointed out hat in comparison with
he other nations of the world the
shipping of this country was dwarfed,
although there We're s%tupendous oppor-
tunities in the Oriental trade.
Unless this action is taken, and
taken soon" he went on, 1.-THE United
states will be so handicapped in its
foreign trade that il will take years to
rehabillitate it, even after the people
have awakened to the necessity of such
action"
A campaign against fraudulent bank
rupts was discussed at the meeting.
The first move will be an address by
David Bilder, of the law firm of Bilde
d Bilder, to be delivered at the Feb
ruary smeeting. AT that meeting it is
also expected that the board of trus-
tees will set aside a fund for the pros
ecution of fraudulent bankrupts.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-01-12
TAKES FOUR HOURS TO MOVE
BRICK HOUSE TWENTY FEET.

The second brick apartment house
belonging to Louis krauder, of the firm
OF krauder & Hardt, 7SS Broad street,
that is being transferred from High
street. near the Lackawanna station. a
distance of LOCO feet, was successfully
moved across Orange street early to-
day.
The actual crossing of the street was
begun at 2 o'clock this morning, and it
was four hours before the building had
been swung around the jog of twenty
feet in High street at this point. The
trolley feed wires were cut down for
a distance of two blocks, and 1t was
after O'Clock before the Roseville
cars were running on schedule.
At this corner the wires of six tele-
graph and telephone companies form a.
junction. More than two hundred of
these wires were elevated twenty feet
on temporary poles.
The building. a three-story brick
apartment house, will be placed beside
the n moved two weeks ago near st.
MichaeFs Hospital. 1t is expected that
1t Will be placed on the new founda-
lions by the end of next week. j. NJ.
Hughes ~ Sons, of Jersey City, have
charge of the moving.