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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
STATE CHECKER PLAYERS
IOWA CRACKS OF GAME MEET
ING IN MARSHALLToWN.
Contest For Championship Is Now On
Fourteen Players Entered-H. S.
Wood of OskaIoosa in the Game.

| Marshalltown, Ia, Jan. 19.-With
ent state champion, and other cracks
of the game, the annual tournament
of the Iowa State Checker Assocfa-
ton began in the east court room of
the court mouse yesterday afternoon
AS each man entered plays each other
player four games, it is expected that
the tournament will end late Thurs
day afternoon or evening.
The fourteen who started are as fol
lows: George Summers, of Des
Moines; l.. W. Sven, West Liberty;
C. o. Moore, Frlitland; S. Thompson,
Cedar Falls; j. J.. Alice, Newell; j. M.
Bales, Albion; George S. Jennings Des
tMoines; J. w. Henderson Grand June
ton; III. S. Wood, 'Oskaloosa; and w.
II. Beal, George Il. Sieg, Gus Smith
B. l.. Burritt and w. A. WATSON, of
this city. Mr.. Henderson is the state
champion, an honor which he won
last winter at Perry
The tournament is being conducted
under what is known as the "all
around" system. By this method
each player plays through the entire
tournament, not being eliminated as
he Is beaten.
The prizes that the association will
give. will be determined upon after
the tournament is completed, and the
expenses are deducted. The entrance
fee Is 81, and what remains is, used
for a first. second and third prize. J.
j. Daily, of Oskaloosa is referee.
officers of the association will be
elected at the meeting of the associa-
ton, which will be held as soon as the
tournament is over.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
$4,000 SIGN MEAT PLEDGE"
STRIKE or CLEVELAND SHOP
WORKERS is INCREASING.
Butchers Are Panic Stricken When
10000 Eaters Of Animal Flesh Are
Lost as Patrons.

Cleveland, O., Jan. l9.-With the
knowledge that the meat strike"
pledge of Cleveland shop workers,
pledgng abstinence from meat for
thirty days, had been signed by $4,000,
meaning at least 10000 meat eaters
lost to them retail butchers of Cleve-
land became panic stricken.
A hastily called meeting of the Re.
tail Meat Dealers association, to
which invitations were sent to retail.
crs not members of the association, as
well, was arranged and another day
may be sec cut in beef, pork and
other flesh, as a result.
No shops have closed as yet" de.
clared \. s, Pickering, secretary of
the dealers organization. but we will
feel the strike"
Akron and Toledo joined in the cir
culation of petitions and preachers
over the state announced sermons on
the topic of high food prices for next
Sunday. In Columbus, Representative
Tidrick OF Carroll county, offered a
joint legislative resolution calling on
all consumers in Chic to fast for a
week, so far as meat and other high
priced articles of diet are concerned,
Representative Galway of Cuyahoga
county, introduced resolution calling
on the national congress to suspend or
repeal the Payne tariff duties on food
articles the price Of which II is be,
lieged is affected by monopolistlc con
troll.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
IN HONOR THE JUDICIARY
Graced by the Presence of Many
Governors

Washington, Jan. 19.-The second Of
the state receptions was held at the
White House last night in honor of
the judiciary OF the United States. A
unique feature OF the reception was
the presence there Of the governors OF
the states who are in Washington at.
tending the governors conference.
Mrs, Taft assisted the president in
the reception for part of the evening
and then retired and her place was
taken by her sister, Mrs. Charles An
derson of Cincinnati. The only other
persons in the receiving line were the
members of the cabinet and their
wives. After the justices we're re-
ceiyed the general reception began
and upward of 1920 guests were
greeted.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
BALLINGER WlTHDRAWS LAND
All Forms Of Disposition Barred by
Plan to Aid Water-Slte
Legislation.

Washington, Jan. 19.-In aid of pro
posed legislation affecting the dis
posal of waterpower sites on the pub.
lie domain, Secretary Ballinger has
temporarily withdrawn from all forms
OF disposition the following areas:
1928 acres along the Big Blackfoot
river, Montana: 25,120 acres along the
San Rafael river, Utah; 2,40S acres
along the Occur d'Alene river, Idaho;
100 acres along the Fresno river. Cali.
fornia; 1856 acres along the South
Platte river, Colorado.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
ANNUAL MEETING
OF THE Y. N. c. A.
international Secretary Drum Speak
er of Occasion.
NEW DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED
Reports From the Various Depart
ments Indicate Some Excellent
Work-Dinner Served by
Ladies' Auxiliary.

AT the annual business meeting
and dinner of the active members of
the Dung Mems Christian Associa-
ton Tuesday evening in the auditor
iuin seventy-five were present to hear
the reports and enjoy a most deli
cious four-course dinner, served by
the Ladies' Auxiliary. W. |. Kemble
president, acted as chairman and
POSTMASTER of the evening. Rev. w.
p. Williams, rector of the EPISCOPAL
church. gave thanks, and after the
banquet the program consisted of the
reports of the various departments.
The only matter of business trans
acted was the election of four direc-
tors to serve on the board for a Pc
Rod of three years The report OF the
nominating committee. given by o. F.
Schee, was accepted unanimously
and the following members elected
for term of three years: L. E. Cor
lett, |. c. Johnson, j. Ramsay and
w. w. Williams. The reports of the
various departments were encourage
ing, for all contained an increase for
the past years work over that of last
year. New fields of endeavor were
opened to the Association, High
School Bible Glass and knights of the
Triangle, were two fields that the
Association have entered. SO far,
the new work undertaken has been
very gratifying to the officers of the
association, for the local institution
now has one of the best High School
classes in the state. The Association
has just passed one of the most sue
cessful years in its organization and
for the year of 1910 they are expect
ing even greater returns.
international Secretary Present.
Chas. r, Drum. chairman of the
Religious Work of the International
Committee, was a guest Of the even
ing, and in telling address gave
review of the work now being carried
on by the Young Mems Christian AS
sociations. and of the greater things
planned for in the future. He told of
the great good that has been accom-
plished in the religious department
in the reform of men, and how those
who have been shown the truth go
out and convert others He made the
remark that in the past year 100000
men had been registered in the shop
work; 100000 in the Bibles classes in
the Association and Universities; and
that $4,000 conversions were made by
the direct work of the Association.
Prof Drum spoke of the general work
throughout the United States and
how they had opened new fields of
accomplishments At present the
Young Mems Christian Associations
through the International Committee
are making preparations TO have
big campaign for the evangelization
of the United States. Ninety cities
will be enrolled in this work and in
19i1-12 three large bands of men will
be sent into every field to teach the
young men the word of God Mr..
Drums address was well received
and was very impressive and was for
IA greater work by the increased and
united forces of the Young Mems
Christian Associations.
The reports from the various de
partments follow
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Beating the Assessor.

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. l9.--Specill:
State Auditor Bltakly is in possession
of information to the effect chat GER
tain state and savings banks are re-
tucing their assessments by sending
their notes ard paper 60 Chicago
banks and receiving in lieu thereof
United States bonds in equal amount.
This is done prior to the visit of the
county assessor After the assess
ment has been made the bonds are
returned and the noses sent back TO
the banks owning them The matter
has been submitted to Attorney Gen.
eral i9yess w!uh a request for an opin-
CONTINUED ON Page A.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
IOWA GIRL HAS APHASIA.
Young Woman Found Wandering
Around Union Station in StLouis.

st. Louis, Mo, Jan. ia woman
partially identified as the daughter OF
E. w. Farnsworth of Sheldon, Ia, is
a patient in the observation ward in
the city hospital, suffering from apha,
STA. She was found wandering around
the Union station last night, after
alighting from a Chicago train. She
was unable to tell her name. She
had only a small amount of money
but wore much valuable jewelry. One
ring is marked Emma"
In Chicago Hospital in 1906.
Chicago, Jan. 19.-The records OF
the Presbyterian hospital show in
1906 that an Emma Farnsworth, 16
years old of Sheldon, Ia, was pa.
tient there.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Religious Work Report.

Not discOunting in the least the i'm
pOrtance and value of every depart
ment of our Associations activities,
which have been reported tonight.
feel that the Religious Work Depart
ment surpasses all in Importance.
Here. as well as in other Associa-
tions. we have found that 1t is no easy
matter to interest and hold men (par-
ticularly the non-Christlan and non
church going men, and they are the
ones we desire most in religious
meetings and Bible classes. The coun-
ter attractions are too strong II calls
for a generous outlay of money and
the work and prayers of every Chris
tan in the city in order to get the
results we should. Money, because
We must get strong. out-oftown speak
ers and good musical attractions II
we are to reach the unchurched mass
es, and the cooperation and prayers
of Christian men because we know
that unless we are in constant touch
with his lifegiving power that our
labors win be in vain.
During November and December
a melting for men was held every Sun
day afternoon in the Orient Thatre.
and they proved TO be quite success
full in reaching the type of men de-
sired.
We feel proud of the fact that the
Oskaloosa Association has the largest
High School Bible Class OF any AS
soeiation in the state and the presi-
dent of the class will render separ-
ate report later
The Fellowship Club still continues
10 be popular and although II Is of q
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
ICE AIDS CHlNk SMUGGLERS
Chinese Have Easy Access to This
Country Across the Frozen De-
trolt River.

Detroit Mich, Jan. 19.-Chinese
who gathered along the Canadian
border In the early winter, at the be-
hest of smuggling gangs. to await a
chance to cross, are having easy &C.
cess to the United States now, it is
believed
Below the city, Detroit river is froz-
en- solid. Federal deputies are patrol
ing the American bank nights, but
there are few of them, their territory
being long and II Is dark. Consequent
ly smugglers have little difficulty elud
ing them.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
7Se Optirnist's Corner
Daily Helps to Health
and Happiness
BY, GEORGE p. BUTLER. A. NJ. M D.

We are ever making ourselves
over by our thoughts and deeds.
We can make every action of
our life, every thought of our
mind effectual If we will. We
must devote a good deal Of
thought to the ou9ht-to-be, the
shall.be, and remember, Slat as
we think, as we work, so shall
be the result.
Look up, not down. Think
not of yourself, but of others.
Gather up your scattered forces
and direct them toward chosen
ideal.
Learn to master yourself.
You may not be able to do what
some other men do, but you can
make your life successful IL you
have the genius OF self-control.
Rouse in yourself an unconquer-
able will. Do not for moment
acknowledge defeat. Have no
expectation but of the day when
you will be free from all in
firmities, all weaknesses, all
doubts. Gather confidence from
your Impotence. No lack in all
the universe, but there Is sup
ply. Hold firmly to the convic-
tIon that you possess the quail
tiles requioite to success. Say
OF nothing that II is beneath
you nor feel that anything Is be-
You'd your powers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
BROKER LOSES DIVORCE CASE
Willis counselman's Decree from First
Wife Is Set Aside-Judge Ex-
coriates Him.

Chicago, Jan. 19.-Willis Counsel
mans decree of divorce from Lulu M.
Counselman was set aside by Judge
Chetlain after long opinion, in which
Counselman and his attorney, Milton
l.. Thackaberry. were excoriated for
frauds" practiced upon the court in
the presentation of the evidence in the
divorce suit
The setting aside Of the decree Of
divorce has the effect of annulling the
marriage in Indiana of Counselman
and Miss Clara French five days after
the bridegroom had received his free,
dom from the wife who, according to
testimony submitted at the hearing be-
fore Judge Chetlain, is insane.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Make 5000 Appropriation.

Des Moines. Jan. Especial: The
Iowa State Millers' association in an
nual convention today appropriated
$4,000 to establish laboratory for the
purpose of studying Iowa soils to en-
courage the raising of wheat. Iowa
farmers will be told what kind of
wheat is best suited for certain soils.
BY this method the association say
they will increase the value of the
Iowa wheat crop to the extent of five
million dollars annually.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
FORTY GIRLS DIE IN FIRE
PHILADELPHIA WAIST FACTORY
SCENE OF HOLOCAUST.
Nearly One Hundred Imprisoned and
Many Escape by Jumping-FiVe
Bodies So Far Recovered,

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. ia fire
is destroying the four-story Ellis
building, occupied by shirt waist
factory. Forty girls are believed to
be dead. Five bodies have to present
been recovered. Nearly one hundred
girls We're imprisoned on the upper
floors. Many jumped from the win
bows into nets held by the firemen.
Thirty have been taken to hospitals
and are seriously hurt.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
1900 colIiery Employees Strike

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 19.-All of
the | 800 men and boys employed at
the South Wilkesbarre colliery of the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Com.
pany went on strike because the com.
pany refused to appoint check
weighman. This official would be paid
by the men and would see that they
are not unfairly locked.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
BOMB EXPLODED
IN MUsCATINE
Iowa MiIIers Appropriate $1,000 .0G
for State laboratory.
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE FAILS
Snow Ball Causes Death - Motorman
and Conductor Held - Billy
Williams Returns to
the Stage.
ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE FAILS

Muscatine, Jan. k19.-Special: A
bomb was exploded in the bootleggers'
camp here today when it was an
nounced that Constable Duncan and
his secret agents had been gathering
evidence against the bootleggers for
two weeks and proposed to run them
out of town. The !bootleggers have
hourished during police inactivity.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Huntinr Ahductor.

Burlington, Jan. Especial: Geo
Roberts. a local character, is wanted
by the police for abducting l7-year-oid
Miss Anna TedlOck, a servant girl
whom he induced to 20 through a
bogus marriage ceremony ard then
ran away with her. He told the girl
that he was the son of wealthy St
Louis physician. "
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
CANADA FAVOR TO FRANCE
Treaty, Providing for Reduction of
Customs Duties VIII Go Into
Effect February I.

Ottawa, Jan, 19.-The Franco-C Cana
dian trade treaty will go into effect
on February /. The Canadian Gus
toms officials will be Immediately in
structed to admit goods from France
to Canada at the reduced scale of du-
ties.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Good Roads.

Mason City. Jan. 19.Special: At
the annual meeting of the Commercial
Club here this evening the question
of good roads will be prominently dis
cussed. Delegates will be chosen to
the state convention called by Cover
nor Carroll, to discuss the problems
of better highways
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Will Not Prosecute.

Waterloo, Jan. l9.-Special: 1t Is
probable that Walter Nison will not
be tried for stabbing Dwight Arm
strong. whom he caught on the street
hugging his wife. Armstrong is re-
covering at the hospital,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Snow Saves Suicide.

Davenport, Jan. 19-Special: Mrs
Marie Williamson, Of Moline, Ill.,, last
evening jumped in front of a moving
train with intent 10 suicide. The
snow was packed hard and high be,
tween the rails, preventing the body
from going under the engine. The
woman was pushed aside by the en-,
CINE pilot and received only few
bruises.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Hopes to Find Son.

Fairfield, Jan. Especial: Lewis
Spriges, aged 16 years. ran away
from his home and is being eagerly
sought by his father, c. l.. Spridges,
who made a trip to Ottumwa and Keo-
kuk today in the hope of locating the
Lad. '|.ifs
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Returns to Stans.

Burlington, Jan. 19.-Special: Billy
Williams. an old-time minstrel man
and later a well-known evangelist,
has found that the pulpit furnished
insufficient funds to care for seven
children and so has returned to the
stage. He is giving q. vaudeville en-
tertainment in a local theatre here
this week.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
More Mabray Arrests.

Creston, Jan. 19.-Special: p. o.
Inspector Ranger; of this place, is at
Hot Springs, Ark, with a warrant is.
sued in Des Moines for the arrest of
Mccall, Johnson and Warner, three
alleged members of the Mabray gang
of swindlers. A Hot Springs sheriff
has them under arrest charged with
robbery and "a clash between the
state and federal officials is expected.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
oskaloosa Girl Acquitted.

Ottumwa, Ia, Jan. l9.--Special:
Judge Roberts today dismissed the
case against Mrs. Mamie Grimes,
former Cskaloosa girl who was
iSrSught back for trial from Seattle,
Washington on p charge Of adultery.
The prosecuting witness failed to ap-
pea.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Happened in Des Moines.

Des Moines, Jan. Especial: Joe
Arlington, formerly of Cedar Rapids,
has had his wife and brother George
arrested here, charging assault and
battery and adultery. ,r No.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
New Professor at Parsons.

Fairfield, Ia, Jan. 19.-Special:
Miss Arletta Warren. recently of the
State Normal School OF Madison, Wis
consin, has been elected professor of
English and Literature at Parsons col
lege. vice Cora d. Smiley. resigned.
She is a graduate of Wooster univers-
ity and received her Doctors degree
n Madison
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Hsld on CHARGE of EmbezzIement.

Point Richmond. Cal, Jan. 19.--J. f.
Lockwood, formerly receiving teller
in a Walden IN. " bank. was ar
rested here on telegraphic informa.
ton, charged with embezzlement Of
y1,400 from the bank
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Snow Ball Causes Death.

Des Moines, Jan. l9.-Special: Mar
vim Bond, aged II, hit on the knee by
hard SNOWFALL thrown by a play
mate, died in agony at a local hospital
to-day from blood poisoning.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Golden Wedding.

Fairfield, Ia, Jan. l9.-Special: Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob MikeSell,old residents
,,cdly celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary, receiving Il crowd
of friends and neighbOrs.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Accidentally Shot.

Burlington Jan. 19.-Special: While
playing with 4 22-calibre rifle Clar.
ence Reus, aged 10, shot his playmate,
Willie Cocker, aged II, in the groin.
The wound is not dangerous.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Tax Revision.

Des Moines. Jan. Special; The
Iowa tax revision association today
elected the following officers: w. w:
Wilmer, Des Moines, president; j. S.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
Dies in HospitaI.

Ottumwa. Jan. Especial: Her
man Lugwig, mentally deranged by
the talk of enemies, who disappeared
December s, has died in hospital in
Germany.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20
PARTY PLEDGES TO
! Be CARRIED OUT
Taft Announces He Is Going
to DO Something"
DEFlEs FRIEND AND FOE
Tells Callers Test of Republlcanism
viii BE Vote for Measures Pledged
In Last Campaign Plat
form.

Washington, Jan. 19.-President Taft
has set his back against the wall, bade
defiance to foe, and too solicitous
friend and the country at large, anG
announced an ultimatum that began
with the statement that a second term
is an Indifference to him and that he
is not looking for 1t, but that while
he is president he is going to dc
something"
Must Carry Out Pledges.
That something, the president made
clear to regular" and ''insurgent'
Republicans. is to carry out the
pledges of the Republican party, and
his test of Republicanism win be a
vote for those measures that he re-
CARDS as pledged by the party in the
party platform in the last campaign
The limitation of the use of the in
junction power by the federal courts
The enactment Of amendments to
the railway rate law and those to the
laws which regulate interstate com,
merce.
The establishment of system OF
postal savings banks.
Separate statehood for Arizona and
New Mexico. ...
Questions Are DebatabIe.
The president mentioned two i'm.
portant bits of legislation as debatable
and consequently no test of Repub.
licanism. He submitted that these
two matters were questions on which
there could be reasonable differences
of opinion. These he mentioned as:
Conservation of natural resources
A federal incorporation act.
Representatives Hayes of California,
Murdoch of Kansas and Gardener of
Massachusetts got this information in
conference with the president He
also informed them that the investiga.
tion OF the Ballinger-Pinchot contro.
versy Is matter for which he win be
responsible to the country. He de-
clared that he will regard Republicans
who vote with the Democrats to re-
tain Representatives Rainey and
James as the minority members of the
investigating committee as in direct
opposition to him and to his admin
istration.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-20

Williams, DEBORAH, vice president;
Frank G. Pierce. Marshalltown. secre-
tary; Nj. H. Cohen, DesMoines, treas
urer. They want the next Legislature
to remodel the tax laws.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-04-08
, SUSPECT BEING HELD :
FOR BANK ROBBERY U.
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Pittsburg, April 7.-After swing
ing around 100 miles radius, the
search for the band of robbers which
held up the Victor Bank of McKees
Rocks Tuesday night, killing two
men, was practically all concentrat-
ed tonight in McKees Rocks itself
and the police declared they had
good clue. They believe the robbers
were local men.
An old Russian in the Schoenville
section, near the bank who is known
as "Old Whiskers" was arrested by
county detectives tonight and locked
up. The officers said that he had
been overheard talking Of details OF
the crime in way to create sus-
picion, but when the police took him
into custody he denied any k7owl
edge of the robbery "Old Whiskers'
has lived in the city for years and
often has acted as interpreter fol
fellow countrymen.
No charge has been made against
him. but the police feel sure he
knows some secrets about the crime