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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.


HOGS.-Receipts today $4,000. Mar
ket sc lower than yesterdays aver
age. Mixed and butchers $7.20@
100; good to choice $7.35@7.60;
rough heavy $7.15@735; light SIZE
@I6O; pigs $6.7O@7.5O; Workers
$7.50@76O; bulk $7.40@7.55. Clear
ance yesterday fair; estimated re
ceipts tomorrow $4,000.
CATTLE.-Receipts $4,000. Market
steady and 10c lower; estimated re
ceipts tomorrow 1000. Beeves $4.4(
OILS; COWS and heifers $220@6.10;
stockers and feeders $3.20@560;
westerns $4.1O@6.2O. .....- =.
SHEEP.-Receipts 10000. Marke
weak and e1Oc lower; estimated re
ceipts tomorrow 100000 Sheep S2.2;
@4.1O; lambs $4.OO@6.15; yearlings
S4.00@5.00.
Hogs closing sc higher, more &C
tive and strong. Top $7.621a; mixed
and butchers SCHOOLGIRLS; good tc
choice $7.4O q 100; rough heavy
S7.20@7.35; light S7.20@76O; pigs
$6.7O@7.5O; Workers $7.5O@76O; bull
S7.45@7.55.
Cattle closing weak.
Sheep closing 1O&15c higher.
Official receipts yesterday: Hogs
1929; cattle 1901; sheep 1880.
Official shipments YESTERDAY: Hogs
$500; cattle 1914; sheep 1921.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
is INSTANTLY KILLED
John M. Baker Loses Life by Fall
of Earth in Quarry.

John M. Baker, aged "a years, was
almost instantly killed about 300
o'clock yesterday afternoon on the
Lacey farm seven miles southwest of
Oskaloosa. While Quarrying rock a
large piece of frozen EARTH weighing
about 400 pounds, fell from bank
above, striking a glancing blow.
The force and weight of the earth
broke the mans back and he scarce
ly drew a breath following the ac-
cident.
r. F. Baker, uncle of the unfortun-
ate man, was the first to reach his
side. Drs. Barnes and Terrell, of Os-
kaloosa, were summoned, but their
services were not needed.
The young man has been working
with his uncle, r. F. Baker for the
past four years, helping in the sum-
mer with the county road work and
quarrying rock during the winter
months. His brother, r. l.. Baker,
was working with him at the time of
the accident and one of the firstto
reach his side.
The young man was breaking a
rock and bending over when the
earth fell. The large lump did not
strike squarely but just glazed the
mans back. The body was brought
to the city last evening and taken
to the Z. NJ. Cheesman undertaking
rooms to await the parents. No in
quest will be held. No bruises are
to be found on the body and 1t is
evident that the blow was just sutii
cient to break the spine.
i The deceased is the son of Mr.. anc
Mrs. ]. S. Baker, of Ethel, Mo. He
leaves a father and mother, one bro
Their, R. L. Baker, who was working
with him at the time and two sisters
both residents. of Missouri. He wa:
member of the !. o. o. F. at New
Boston, Mo-, and was also a membel
: of the order of Rebekahs at the sam'
place. The young man has man!
friends in and about Oskaloosa, whit
; will. be grieved to hear of his death
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Water Power Sites.

Iowa Falls, Ia, Dec. Especial:
1t is stated here that the firm of Lun,
dy G Wood, interested in the water
power development at Eldora, has Sc.
cured control of all the water power
sites between this city and Eldora,
either by option or actual purchase.
This will give these parties four val
liable sites and it is stated that they
propose to build dams at Steamboat
Rock, Hardin City and Eagle City
with a view to conserving the water
in the Iowa river for use at their ny
dro-electric plant at Eldora.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
tuesdays Grain Receipts.

3 New York-Wheat, 1890 bu.; corn,
73,125 bu.; oats, 71,675 bu.
Chicago-Wheat, 10000 bu.; corn,
641,20O bu.; oats, 442,S00 bu.; rye,
$500 bu.; barley, 151, 800 bu.
st. Louis-Wheat, $4,000 bu.; corn,
100000 bu.; oats, $4,000 blu.
Kansas City-Wheat, $4,000 bu.;l
corn, 10000 bu.; oats, 1000 bu
Omaha-Wheat, 20 cars; corn, IL
cars; oats, Is cars.
Total receipts of wheat at Chicago,
Minneapolis and Duluth were 446
cars, compared with 40S cars last
week and 24S cars the corresponding
day year ago.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Available Grain supply.

New York, Dec. Especial cable
and Geographic communications re-
ceived by Bradstreet's show the fol-
lowing changes in available supplies,
as compared with previous account:
Wheat-United States, east of the
Rockies, decreased 100000 Blu.
Canada-Decreased 1,752,000 bu.
Total United States and Canada
Decreased 2,217,0 900 bu.
Afioat for and in Europe-Decreas-
ed 2,400,000 bu.
Total American and European sup
ply-Decreased 4,617,000 blu.
Corn-United States and Canadian
crease $4,000 bu.
Oats-United States and Canada,
increased 10000 bu.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Baker Found Guilty.

Iowa City, Ia, Dec. Especial:
After four hours of elaboration last
night the jury found Guy Baker, &C.
cused of the murder of Oliver Driver
at Lone Tree last June, guilty of MUIR
der in the second degree.
Hon. M. J. Wade issued state
ment today declaring that Baker was
fortunate in escaping a verdict of
murder in the first degree, on ac-
count of local feeling, which has been
against the defendant. Judge Wade
predicts that new trial will be
granted and intimated that Baker
would be tried in another county.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Scott.

parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Scott.
Miss Fannie Vanderzyl, of Pagosa,
Springs, Colo, is the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. Fannie Cassatt.
Rev. Randall, of Oskaloosa was in
Eddyville Sunday and delivered an
excellent sermon Sunday evening at
the M. E. church.
Mrs. N .Keeran returned to her
home at Colfax Monday after visiting
relatives in Eddyville for the past
two weeks.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Monument For "Johnny" Green.

Marshalltown, Ia, Dec. 6.-Spe-
cial: Overlooking the Iowa river, on
a picturesque bluff back of the Iowa
Soldiers Home, there soon is to be
erected a miniature log cabin to the
memory of Johnny" Green, the be.
loved chief of the Meskwakis, who
died near the spot where he was bur-
led in 1868. Green, known as the
friend of the white man, was camping
along the Iowa river, his favorite
hunting ground. While there he
sickened and died, and his body was
laid to rest with the ceremonial rites
known to the red men in the early
days. Green has son, NiPa-Kwa
(Buck Green), who is still living on
the reservation in Tama county.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Upturn in Hoo Values.

Chicago, Dec. THE average price
of hogs Tuesday at 1852 was &c high
err than a week ago and 59c higher
than Nov. 25, which was low day of
the year. Early business was at 10c
advance, but later part Of the adj
vance was lost. The market closed
comparatively steady, with only 1000
left in the pens. Two loads of 166
and 1SS-lb. shippers sold at $40, the
highest since Nov. Is.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Grain Market,

Chicago, Dec. BREAKS on wheat
were short lived Tuesday, while in
corn and oats they were the reverse.
There was more bullish sentiment
in wheat, with net gains of INC on
December, which was the feature of
the days market and of only Ac on
May and July.
Corn and oats were sold fairly by
the country and by local spectators
and declined from the start, finishing
at almost the bottom with net losses
|of 1a@Kc on corn and &c on oats.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Horsa Demand Good.

Chicago, Dec. 7.-Horse run was
larger than year and two eyars ago,
but prices ruled steady at recently
established level, which has remained
stationary for many weeks. Receipts
first two days this week totaled 600,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Hoas at Eleven Markets.

Tuesday eleven markets received
80, 900 hogs, against $4,000 week ago
and II 1000 a year ago Total thus far
this week, $4,000, against 10000 the
previous week and $4,000 year ago.
Total for 1910 to date, 17,9S4,000,
against 21,2O0,OOO same period 1909.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
a Small Fire.

A small fire occurred at the James
Lewis home southwest of the city
Sunday afternoon in which the cur.
tains of one OF the rooms and part
of the contents was burned and Sc
yerely damaged. The origin of the
fire is a mystery, as no one had been
in the room for period of almost an
hour. Prompt action saved the
building and contents.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Biz Drainage Ditch.

Carroll, Ia, Dec. Especial: Prob
ably the largest drainage project In
Iowa is the one of yesterday after
noon ordered constructed by the coun.
ty board of supervisors. The ditch
will be over 25 miles long, commenc-
ing in the northern part of the county
and continuing southeasterly, empty
ing into the Raccoon river. The cost
is estimated at 100000.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Cash Sales of Grain.

Chicago, Dec. Cash sales of
grain at Chicago Tuesday were $4,000
blu. wheat, $4,000 blu. corn and $4,000
bu. oats. No sales of grain for ex-
port were reported from the seaboard.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Chicken Picking Record.

Woodbine, Ia, Dec. Especial: In
the poultry establishment here one
man this week made a record of kill.
ing and picking 275 chickens in one
day. The average is about $50 to 200
per day.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
Provision Market.

Chicago, Dec. 7.-Tuesday realizing
sales and poor support in the provis-
ion market made a weak and declin-
ing condition, with the end at the low
point at losses of 20@25c on pork, Is
@171sc on lard and 12hQ20c on
short ribs.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08
The TEST Of Civilization.

The quality Of the bread which
nation eats Is the true index Of the
grade Of civilization. Bakers Weekly.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-12-08

Less than three weeks remain for
the hunter to get the last crack at
the squirrel.
Evening journal., 1910-03-25
MUST GHr TOGETHER.

A IL. sorts of opinions are expressed about the
1 \ result Of the Congressional election the
other day in the Fourteenth District of Massa-
chusetts when normal Republican majority of
1900 was converted into Democratic majority
OF more than 5000 The election shows again
the tendency among a large class of citizens
toward independent voting, and such voting IS
likely to increase rather than diminish.
The Democrats, of course, regard the result
as a sweeping victory for their party and on the
face of things it is. The winning candidate, Mr..
Foss, Is a peculiarly aggressive man who has
been disturbing force in the politics Of Massa-
chusetts for some years. lie was until recently
a Republican and perhaps Is to-day-of the pro-
gressive variety. In fact, it has been argued that
he is a better Republican than his opponent at
the election Mr.. Buchanan, who had charge OF
the compaign of Mr.. Douglas when the latter
was elected as a Democratic governor of Massa-
chusetts several years ago Then, there was
fierce factional fight among the Republicans, the
opponents of Buchanan at the nomination being
either lukewarm or openly refusing to support
him at the election How much these things al
fected the result is a problem, but giving due
weight to them it docs not seem likely that they
were sufficient to defeat the Republican candidate
in a district which is normally Overwhelmingly
Republican.
The tariff law, or at least part of it, was an
issue Mr.. Foss, the successful candidate, harped
on the proposal for freer trade with Canada. The
election showed that there is considerable dissat-
isfacton in Massachusetts with the nev tariff
law and this seems strange considering the TACT
that the Bay State was amply taken care Of IN
the new tariff law.
1t seemed to be useless for the defenders OF the
law to explain that it has had nothing to do with
the present high prices, to point out the fact that
the prices of things on which the tariff has been
lowered have either remained the same or actually
increased, thus disproving the Democratic conten-
ton that lower duties always mean a reduction
in prices. But this point will be dwelt upon by
the Republicans during the next campaign and
the people will be led to see that the Democrat
ic declaration that lower prices always follow
lower duties does not stand the test OF exper-
ience.
It is not to be expected that there will be an
overturning throughout the country at the next
election similar to that in Massachusetts, but
there is no Disgusting the fact that the Repub-
licans must get together, stop their dickering,
carry out she promises of the platform and con-
duct an active and aggressive campaign if they
want to save themselves from defeat. 1t is time
for the party to present a united front to their
opponents
Evening journal., 1910-03-25
YELLOW DOG FUNDS"

II HE question of whether politics is profta-
bic depends upon the character of the
man. In New York State, if the revelations
about insurance matters are to be taken into
account, being a member of the New York Leg
islature Is a profitable business for crooks
During the session of I0o4-o5 the legislative
lubricator known as the yellow Dog Fund
very large and many of the members seem
TO have got their full share. One fund Of SI4,-
600 was contributed by the fire insurance COM
panies. The money was placed at the disposal OF
man of eminent respectabhty," who died
with an indictment hanging over his head. The
goods were delivered for the money and a bill
was passed for the special benefit Of the nsur-
ance companies, The State Insurance Depart
ment of New York wants this measure repeal
ed and its efforts have resulted in the present
exposures.
Members Of both political parties had their
hngers in the fund.- but the Republicans being
IN the majority and therefore controlling legis-
lation, got the larger share. There seems to
have been gentlemens agreement about the
disposition of the fund All worked together for
plumber. The practice for members OF the
Legislature to take fees for lobbying. A bill
has been introduced to break up this practice
and the professional lobbyists also should go
To say the least they are nuisances about leg
isatures and there is no good reason why the,
should be tolerated.
IL seems that corporations OF all kinds Ner,
handing out money in profusion and that som,
members Of the Legislature were retained il
their home towns as special counsel" She ex
cuse of the corporations IS that If they did no
disgorge, they would suffer through "strike bills,
but the only sensible plan is for the corporation,
TO abandon their practices Of bribery 1t woul,
pay them in the end. The reform would b,
worth while Just as the abandoning of the prac
tce OF the railroad companies of giving passes al
most without limit has proved wholesome.
Evening journal., 1910-03-25
cHANGE IN sYSTEM NEEDED.

~ HE assault on Guard Hastings at the New
\ Castle County Workhouse suggests that
there should be change in the system of man
agement of that institution. Guard Hastings
released the prisoners from their cells and one
of them pounced upon him. Other evi-minded
prisoners could have taken part in the attack
for the guard was at the mercy of the oonvicts,
a perilous position in which to place one man.
There should be more than one guard at hand
when the prisoners are let out for their daily
work If the present method continues, there are
likely, at any time, to be occurrences similar to
that of the other day.
Another thing which seems to us to be
wise is the rule which prevents prisoners from
talking to one another while at work. By ma
ture man is a social creature. and to keep the
tongues of convcts tied day after day must have
a bad effect upon the prisoners Such punish
ment tends to make them broody and melan-
choly and must seriously affect the minds of
the men. This rule should be changed or re-
laxed and the prisoners should be permitted to
converse in reasonable manner. Such conver-
saton would keep them in better spirits, and
would, we think, improve the discipline of the
institution.
Evening journal., 1910-03-25
Chatty Stories OF the Day

A story is told Of the late Cardinal Francesca sa-
TOLLS visit 10 Scranton years ago the occa-
sion of Sho Right Rev. Bshp NJ J. Hobans consecra-
ton During his stay in the upstate city no inspected
the Catholic college there, and after addressing the
in the manner OF churchmen with the FIRST second
fingers extended.
NOW, boys" he said. concluding the blessing II
am privileged TO announce that you may have hoi-
day"
4 qucl-witted ceit observing the two fingers still
extended, smilingly pped up:
1.-TWO, Cardinal Satolli?"
"fes, two" laughed the Cardinal catching the idea
which prompted the boy put the query but at ths
same time lowering his hand-Philadephia Times
Evening journal., 1910-03-25
FRIDAY, MARCH 25 1910
ENERGY IN A BOARD OF TRADE.

THE Chamber of Commerce OF Trenton IS
showing much evidence of being a live and
progressive body. For some time it slum-
bered as Boards of Trade are wont to do 1t
there are not some active and energetic spirits
behind them. Trenton has many advantages
and the Chamber of Copmerce is calling the
attention of the world to them. Chamber ot
Commerce or a Board of Trade is expected to
be tho leader in all progressive movements, to be
the spokesman of the civic and business and
industrial life of city. Unless il does this, 1t
fails of its purpose.
After all the chief thing about Board OF
Trade is its energy in sticking to thing
Enthusiasm that comes as - flash, that is with
us for a moment and then passes away, is not
the kind of thing that counts for permanent
results whether in a Board of Trade or in
a business enterprise. Boards of Trade and
civic organizations have been started in some
places but after the novelty wears away period
Of inanition results and nothing definite is
accomplished.
QgeS Of the points about our own Board of
. Trade which is worthy of commentator is the
fact that it sticks at it month after month, year
after year. 1t keeps plugging away at the Job
with the consequence that it has established a
reputation for activity throughout the country,
equal to that of any similar body.
Wilmington is fortunate in her organizations
of this character Not only has the city Board
of Trade, but it has a Mercantile Association of
OF the Board OF Trade The Association is pre-
pairing for large dinner at which a number of
prominent persons will speak
The two organizations arc doing a good work,
and they should receive the support of those
who are interested in the progress of Whining
ton and wish to sec this city make the most
of her opportunities
Evening journal., 1910-03-25
With the Paragra pliers

Mr. Roosevelt has positively refused to discuss Amer
lean affairs until he has thoroughly informed himself
This may be construed certain tendency to con-
servatsm.-IndianapQlis News.
ANY good doctor remove the appendix without
hurting constitution but joker in tariff bill
not be cut out--Chareston News and Courier.
ANY credit for drop in the price OF eggs must be
given to the hens and not 10 the packing interests
Washington Star
Stick the Chesapeake bivalve. It's good the
best and has its habitat in pure waters-Batmore
American.
When mnlioraires come a-running the mourners
bench and want make amends IL looks II there
some doubt TO the way Halleys comet will be-
have.-New York Evening Telegram.
Evening journal., 1910-03-25
Personal and Pertinent

good story Of a specimen Of the ordinary theatri-
landady &C. told by J. J.. shine One Saturday
ing he and fellow purchased a pound Of sau-
sages for their Sundays breakfast There eight
TO the pound but when they arrived at the table there
only hve. There upon tho landlady called IN
70 account for the missing links. Madam" said Mr.
Shine severely, Il gave you eight sausages night
here are hve only. What has become Of the other
three." The lady Of tho house smiled innocent
smile mingled with pity. and replied well YOU sec
sir, sausages always do shrink in cooking" Which
formation bad 20 su1Lce.-Dundee Advertiser
Evening journal., 1910-03-25

was accused of poisoning her husband
in return for his fees. ] urged him to
20 back to the day Mr.. Hockaday was
supposed to have been poisoned and
discover his whereabouts at the hour
the millionaire visited his Office. The
result was the proving of an alibi.
When Mr.. Hockaday called on the at
torney the latter was In the office of a
man from whom he was endeavoring
to extort some money under a sort Of
blackmail.
by this time the puzzle trainers
were ready to give up all but a young
wife making way somehow or other
with a rich old husband and a set Of
rascals helping her.
"There was a central piece to the
picture, without which it was insolva-
Bile. One might put all the other pieces
together, but nothing would come OF
il without this central block. But
when it was inserted the puzzle stood
out complete. the picture being plain
as day. In the examination Of the
shyster lawyer it came out that the
nephew. young Hockaday, was init
mate with him. And finally l proved
that the nephew had met his uncle in
the shyster's Office on the day Of his
death and the two had drunk a glass
of wine together.
"The nephew was the central piece
in the puzzle. and the picture was a
rich uncle and a nephew. the latter
putting poison into the old mans
glass.
young Hockaday next intended to
poison the widow and get the prop
erty. but she was afraid Of him and
kent ont of his way"
Evening journal., 1910-03-25
AN EASTER BILL
AT THE GARRICK

Manager Dockstader is booking a
great Easter bill for the Garrick, and
expects to be able to present one OF
the big shows Of the season. This
weeks program offers a very good two
and q half hour entertainment, i'm
which Wormwood and his animals.
Lewis Harr and Company, Druhi, this
magician and the Tasmanian Van
Dieman troupe are the star features.
Read THE EVENING JOURNAL
Evening journal., 1910-03-25

This daily series OF anecdotes and Incl
dents that throw new interesting and fire.
quently dramatic light on famous events
and personalities OF the past have been
collected by Mr. Edwards during near
forty years OF more or less intimate ae-
quaintance with many OF the countrys s
ecdote or incident is fresh from Mr.. Ed
wards notebook, and, either IL whole or
IN part, 1t constitutes NEW NEWS OF
YESTERDAY, garnered from the men
who made the uews-the history-or from
equally authoritative sources. As I'M
pOrtant contributions Of the Human IN
terast" sort TO American history, these
articles have distinctive value all their
own.
Evening journal., 1910-03-25

Only One "6RoMo oUiNINE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Look for the signature Of 4. W. GROVE
Used the World over 10 Cure Cold
in One Day. 25c.
Evening journal., 1910-03-25

The first thing done in passing the revised
public utilities bill in New Jersey was to in
crease the salaries of the commissioners. Jer-
sey takes the lead in the cultivation of the po-
litical neach tree
Evening journal., 1910-03-25

Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell oi
"The Lunberman Who Took the Root
of for General Grant"
Evening journal., 1910-03-25

1t is to be hoped that the committee which is
investigating the increased cost OF living will
notice the rise iH the price of golf balls. Moth
inc seems to escape the crv Of going up.
Evening journal., 1910-03-25

Governor Haskell, Of Oklahoma, has been ex-
onerated from the charge of msappropriating
state funds. It is an odd day when the gov
ernor is not being exonerated from something.
Evening journal., 1910-03-25

The wave of crime struck Wilmington in full
force 1t seems as if everything came at once.