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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

The consumption of coal by the
railroads is exemplitied by the guam
tity consumed daily on the system
of the Rock Island. At Valley June
ton 400 tons are burned daily and
on the system 1000 tons are con-
This represents an outlay
Of $40 900 each day for fuel.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
the WAY our COOK SPARKS

When first he came to see her
She had a tinid heart,
And when the lights were low
They sat thfs far apart
But when their love grew stronger
And she learned the joy ola kiss,
They knocked out all the spaces !
Andsatclosetoge therlikethis. *
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

According to figures of the Mag
ara Falls commerce commission, 49,.
OO0,O0O-the cost of almost 100000
tons of coal-has been saved during
the last year by converting part of
the excess flow of Niagara Falls into
electricity for power and lighting pur-
poses. In exact figures the coal con-
served annually amounts to 6,710, 400
tons, valued at $1S,959 O40.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

Funny, isn't it? If a man goes
away from home and aecumulates
$4,000 he is heralded as a great sue
cess. II he stays at home and gets
TO be worth S25, 900 he is passed upon
as ordinary.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

The man who said there is moth
ing new under the sun is likely to
get a surprise. 1t is just possible
that we may soon be reading a speech
in the Congressional Record by "rhe
SenatreSs from Colorado"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

Prof. Charles v. Piper of the De,
partment of Agriculture at Washing
ton has been making an investigation
of agricultural conditions in the Phil.
iDpines, and declares these islands
are among the most fertile in the
world. He strongly recommends en-
couraglng American capital to deyel'
OPP them, instead OF keeping II out.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

The dispatches laid emphasis on
the fact that Col. Bryan was a spec
tator at the Inauguration of Arizona's
state officers. The colonel has at
tended number Of inaugurals but
has never been fortunate enough to
play the star role.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

Six women have been appointed
to serve as judges and clerks at the
coming special election in Chanute,
Kansas. The election is for the pur-
pose OF voting bonds to buy park
sites. and the mayor has decided that
women as taxpayers have right to
act as election officers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

According to the Burlington
Hawk-Eye: Political interest in
Southwestern Iowa will largely CEN
ter in the Sixth and Eighth districts,
where some beautiful campaigning
along real republican lines is about
to take place"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

The Toledo Chronicle intended
to say: THE Toledo chapter of the
o. E. S. will hold kensington in the
Masonic hail." but the compositor
made it Washington, and now the la
dies and the editor do not speak as
they pass by.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

"A search through the vest peck
cts of Senator Cummins," says the
Charter Oak Times, reveals the fact
that some portions of Iowa are not
there"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

A fuel famine at Nome, Alaska,
has been relieved by the arrival of
eighty-two tons of coal. That amount
would have furnished relief to only
about two Iowa homes during Janu.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

One of the highest waterfalls in
the world, at Barcelona, Spain, will
soon be harnessed to light the city.
This stream has fall of 490 feet and
will develop 10000 horse power.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

The Chinese Republic is getting
a good start. The government is pat
termed after that of the United States
and hereafter the American style of
dress is to be the official costume.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

I'm the opinion OF the 81. Louis
Giobe-Democrat: II all the Southern
ers who favor protective tariff vote
for ii next November there will be
some election surprises in that sec.
ton.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION

The decision TO hold the 1912 Ma
tional Democratic Convention in
Baltimore recalls that for many years
this city was chosen by the party as
the place for its conventions. The
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

Those who are criticising the
laws delay" in America will be
panied 70 observe that the Camorrist
trial is still on In Italy.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
Woman Want. 10 Be ! solon.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 20.--Mrs.
Clara Shortridge Foltz. lawyer and
equal suffrage leader, will be can
didate for the state senate of Califor-
mia from Los Angeles district ..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

1t has been well said, the time
for Iowa to get behind Taft is before
the convention, and not after he is
nominated
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

The appearance of jokes regard
ing amateur gardening suggests that
the seed catalogues must be in the
mails.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

One editor plaintively remarks
that he would like to live l50 years
so as to learn how the Lorimer case
came out.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

Straw votes have been likened
to fortune telling. You are given
about what you would like TO have.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

Epitaph Worth Striving For.
His heart was as great as the world,
but there was no room in 1t to hold
The memory of a wrong.-Emerson.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22


- -
Busy is the man who drinks coffee,
buttons his collar, argues with his
wife and watches for the car, all at
once.
The muck-rake never uncovered
anything good. Swat the muck.rake.
- - -
II you are inclined to argue. lock
your temper in the refrigerator.
- - -
The origin of evil, is equally as I'M
certain as why people live in Ottum.
wa.
The efficiency of some women in
manipulating household funds, would
make them millionaires in a mans
sphere. = 80.
II whips were entirely abolished,
there would be better horses, bette,
drivers, more humanity and less pro.
family.
Quizzer-Hello, old scout. what are
you doing with that torch-light, thaw.
ing It out?
Sizzer, from the sub-cellar-"No.
you bloomin' idiot, I'm searching for
the Mort Pole"
NAL Rose.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

The price of coal and wood is a
burning shame, according to the
Traer Star-Clipper.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

.That old saw about what goes
up must come down. does not seem
to apply to the price Of necessities.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

Arizona is the 4Sth star of the
flag, and is likely to be the last for
q long time.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

81 never did repent for doing
good, nor shall not now."-Merchant
of Venice.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

Alex. Miller often wishes that his
opposition were half as afraid of him
az he Is OF them. e ~
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
Hopes Measure viii. Pass.

sincerely hope that this act will
pass. ! deem 1t one OF the great steps
of progress toward satisfactory So
luton of an important phase of the
controversies between employer and
employe that has been proposed with
I'm the last two or three decades.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
JoTTINes ABOUT TOWN.

1t is astounding, how recklessly en-
ployers discharge their best men-ac'
cording to the minority report
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

The muck-rake never uncovered
good. Swat the muck-rake
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22

II you are inclined to argue, lock
your temper in the refrigerator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
VALENTINE BRIDGE FOR THE HIGHLAND CLAN

The Highland Clan enjoyed a happy aft ernoon yesterday with Miss Bessie Bethea, whose bridge party was after the Nalen- tine plan. Red blossoms and greenery were banked about the punch bowl and clusters of red carnations nodded from vases placed about the apartments. The score was kept on cards decorated with pictures of Cupid and In other details of the pretty afternoon party the Valentine plan was also followed. Three very &C., ceptable prizes were bestowed after the games. The consolation trophy was a hand embroidered boudoir cap, the game prize and the visitors trophy were silk hose.
 In addition te the members of the clan other friends in her bridge party. Those who accepted were: Misses Virginia Ab- mott, Elizabeth Bowie, Harriet Fltts, Mary Bradshaw, Cary Johnson, Mary Tardy, Carol Woodson, Pearl Guscott, Florence Coffin, Louise Glass, Fannie Evans, Lucy Lyman Powell, Helen Eus- tis, Kate Perry, Virginia Underwood, An nie Blinn, Edith Thompson, Elise Farrior, Evelyn Reynolds. Virginie McDavid, Leila Smith, Mary Bibb, Kitty Bibb, Louise Minge Margaretta Laverty of Talladega, Mrs. Roscoe Harris, Misses Helen Wat kins, Ruth Evens, Sarah Dryer Rosa Sib- ley, Kathleen Hayes, Georgia Hopkins of Columbus, Miss. Kathleen Moore An nie Donnelly, Margaret Patton, Polly Lib bey of Princeton, N. J., Frances Summers, Sara Cooper, both of ITopkinsville, Ky; Jessie McCary of Chicago and Henrietta Barley of Lynchburg, Va.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
MRS. CHARLES SHARP
 HOSTESS AT BRIDGE

Mrs. Sharp's bridge party was an es- pecial compliment to a coterie of visit ing matrons-Mrs. Grayson, Mrs. Kirk patrick, Mrs. Crockett and Mrs. Stevens, the four pretty guests of Mrs. Oscar Hundley-compliment shared by Mrs. E.
 P. Garrett. the guest of Mrs. J. E. Frazier, and Mrs. John Bankhead and Mrs. James Herring, the guests of Mrs Hubert Scruggs. 1t took place yester- day afternoon at Mrs. Sharp's home on South Twentieth street, and was the second pretty hospitality of the week
 taking place in these attractive sur roundings.
 There were six tables of players. The tables were placed in the drawing room, reception room and den, where clusters of hyacinths effectively placed, gave out their sweet perfume, and added bright ness and beauty to a setting already pleasing. Mrs. Sharp welcomed her guests wearing a becoming white aft ernoon gown. Her honorees also look ed most attractive. Following the games a dainty luncheon was served
 The coffee table was in the dining room and here cosy interchange of gossip pleasantly followed the luncheon Mrs. Sharp's prizes were silk hose-a pair for the guests, another for the games and another for the score trophy. Among those included in the guest list were Mrs. J. F.. Frazier, Mrs. Oscar Hundley, Mrs. Hubert Scruggs, Mrs. w.
 A. Porter, Mrs. Moore. Mrs. Richard Johnston, Mrs. l.. G. Woodson, Mrs Alex Cecil, Mrs. Charles DeBardeleben
 Mrs. Leo K. Steiner. Mrs. George R.
 Ward, Mrs. Charles Calhoun, Mrs Vic tor Hanson, Mrs. Charles Leeper, Mrs. Nat Miller, Mrs. Donnelly, Mrs. Black burn Mrs. Emmie Barnett, Mrs. R. C. Woodson, Mrs J. w. Donnelly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
MRS. JONES NELSON
 BRIDGE LUNCHEON HOSTESS

Another in the series of beautiful and brilliant hospitalities extended to the guests of Judge and Mrs. Hundley was the bridge luncheon given yesterday by Mrs Jones Nelson at her home on South Twentieth street.
 Mrs. Nelson received her guests wearing a costume built of lavender marquisette and lace. Her honorees, stunningly gowned on every occasion, appeared es- pecially well in bridge gowns of varying types. The residence was prettily deco rated for the day with crimson carna- tions and greenery, emphasizing the Val entine scheme which was followed else where in the entertainment. Carnations and red hearts, and all of the other at- tractive features which may be brought tines Day, were distributed ,with pleas ing effect. The ices were served in the heart shape and the score of the games was kept on Valentine cards. A delicious luncheon was served prior to the games, which were spirited, and enjoyable. Those whom Mrs. Nelson invited were:
 Mrs. Nina Redd Southgate, Mrs. Ernest Redd, Mrs. Alex Cecil, Mrs. Lee Holt, Mrs. Henry Howze, Mrs. John Yeatman, Mrs. J. E. Frazier, Mrs E. P. Garrett, Mrs. c. M. Stanley, Mrs. Erie Pettus, Mrs. Vassar Allen, Mrs. Kilby of Annlston, Mrs. Thomas Joy, Mrs. Edgar Kilby, Mrs. PGgh Pearson, Mrs. Ellis Faust, Mrs. Matt Sloan, Mrs. Arthur Lovelace, Mrs. Maben Hobson, Mrs. John Caldwell, Mrs John Otis and Mrs. Ed Wilcox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
DINNER AND BOX PARTY
 FOR VISITING WOMEN

The Bachelors Highland avenue resi- dence. many times the scene of genial hospitality. was thrown open last even- ing to Judge and Mrs. Oscar Hundley. their guests and several others at din- ner party. MT. Murray Brown was the host. Around the circular table, whose center was a miniature garden of blos- soms, passed many a clever shaft of wit; the host one of the most popular and in- teresting bachelors in society," and his guests. chosen with the view to mutual pleasure, formed a circle of brightness and animation. Mir. Brown invited MT. and Mrs. E. c. Chandler, MT. and Mrs. Hundley, Mrs Kirkpatrick. Mrs. Grayson, Mrs. Stevens and Mrs Crockett. MT. Ers- kline Ramsay, Mir. B. NJ. Allen, MT. k. A. Brown, MT. z. T. Ruduph to be bis guests at dinner.
 Following the dinner the party witnessed Miss Henrietta Crosman's presentation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Stacking of Prisoners
To the Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor Of The Age-Herdia.
 The genuine sentiment of the best peo- pIe of the community finds expression in the communication of Dr. Parke, ana Tn the editorial of The Age-Herald concern ing the shackling of prisoners on our streets. Suppressed objection is frequent ly heard, but it has come to be under stood that there is no use to protest against a practice that has become fixed. Tn that fact lies the danger so Tar as the community is concerned, as well as the inhumanity so far as the prisoner is con cerned. This thought found expression in both of the articles alluded to.
 There Is no difficulty more dangerous than that a custom aversive to the gen. eral good should become fixity. Public sentiment may be as easily depressed by a custom as elevated by an opposite one. If is idle to claim that this is the only means of penal security, when in no other city known does the practice pre- vail. It is sincerely to be hoped that public sentiment will become so pro- nounced that the degradation. and demor- alizaton of public shaclSling will be dis pensed with. B. F. RILEY.
 Birmingham. February g. 1912.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
Dolly Has c Little Chat With
 Mr.. L. W. Wright the Tree Doctor
An Expert ForesterAnxou for the City Commissioners Create the Office of City Forester for Which He An Applicant-C Birmingham Rich in Beautiful
 Trees Which Are Largely Unappreciated
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

taht principle of pruning is to be as spar ing and Judicious in your pruning as pos sible. Too much pruning at one time should not be indulged in, and no branch should be removed from a tree without good cause.
 the top of the tree and finished at the bottom,~ and every shortened branch should terminate in a small tWig so that the leaves on the twig may draw the sap to the fresh cut wound and thus enable the growing layer which lies next under the bark to heal over it. When the branch to be removed is large one it should be cut off in sections. thus remov- ing the weight from the bark at point of origin and causing the bark to strip, the remaining stub can then be cut off with out injuring the tree.'
 And the dental operations" I ob- served, T hope are not as bad, certainly not as painful as what mere mortals have to go through"
 Last week I filled cavity in a tree out in Norwood. which was the largest ever saw. Bushels Of cement were used," said MT. Wright, "and all sorts of medi- cines, but the tree is on the road to re- covery. I've given one tree as much IS a pound of calomel at one time Cavity fill inS with trees, as with peoples teeth, comes from neglect. Improper pruning anu uTesSllS OI WOuUuS causes trees to decay. Where trees have always been properly cared for there are no cavities to be filled. In old, neglected trees, cav
 ty filling is profitable only where it can serve the practical purpose of eliminating all moisture, and where all diseased wood can be removed before the filling is put in.
 ITO insure a perfectly satisfactory fill ing the operator, or supervising forester, must be able to tell whether the disease has permeated the whole tree if it is disease that can be stopped or is 1t best to remove the tree. He must know when to stop cutting into a tree when the de- cay is caused by fungus and how to de- stroy the various insects that live in the, diseased wood
 He must know whether the wood Is strong and pliable or soft and brash In order to determine the extent to which he can chisel into the cavity without endan- gering the life of the whole tree. He must know whether an ordinary filling will hold or whether there is a call for special endorsements and devices to hold the cement. And finally, if he has gen. eral knowledge of trees, it will be val
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
LUNCHEON BRIDGE
 CLUB IS ENTERTAINED

The Friday Luncheon Bridge club held a delightful meeting yesterday with Mrs. Brooks Forbes as the hostess. A course luncheon was served at 1 o'clock at a table of handsome appointments. Gus ters of flowers made a graceful decoration and a number of tempting vands were served.
 The bridge games were followed by the presentation of prizes-an embroidered linen centerpiece and pair of silver slip per buckles. The members of the club and guests were: Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. John Yeatman, Mrs. M E. Dewstoe, Mrs. Rob- ert Hood, Mrs. Wilbur Kelley, Mrs. David Fox, Mrs. Withers of Atlanta, Mrs. A. S. Edmonds, Mrs. Thomas Wingfield, Mrs Mortimer Jordan, Mrs. John Yeatman Mrs. owen Gillespy. Mrs. Ed Warren Mrs. Hunter Smith, Mrs. Frank Bell, Mrs Lee Koeng, Mrs. Fred Dow. Mrs. Rob. ert Gregory, Mrs. Dunbar Sibley and Mrs Armstrong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
MRS. HARRY WHEELOCK
 HOSTESS TO CLUB

One of the attractive events of yester- day was the meeting of Mrs. Harry Wheelocks Bridge club at her nome. There were number of substitutes, and the members, who form most congenial coterie, spent an enjoyable afternoon with a graceful hostess.
 The prizes included embroidered towels for the game and score, and pair of handsome silk hose for the guest trophy A plate luncheon concluded the after noon. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Wheelock s hospitality were Mrs. Robert Brown, Miss Gotten, Mrs. Douglass, Mrs Fleming, Mrs. c. B. Glenn, Mrs. Mabry, Mrs Phil lips. Mrs Charles Roberts, Miss Ryding, Mrs. O. L. Stephenson, Miss Annie Pear son, Mrs. Robert Simpson, Mrs. Haskin Williams, Mrs. Eberhart, Mrs. M. J.. Smollen, Mrs. c. M. Tardy, Mrs. D. B. Peddinghaus, Mrs. E. H. Andrews, Mrs. William w. French, Mrs. Walter Chaffee of Colorado, Mrs. Harry Coffin, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Ewing, Mrs. Estes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
BY MYRTLE MILES

pointed waist and full skirt, making 1t effective and charming. The materials
 were all taken from the wearer's store or
 old things, and nobody has more or love- Her ones. Mrs. Charles Sharp wore an old cream lace robe with a flounce Of lace about it and a bertha of antique lace. Her old corals were brought out and worn,
 even to the heavy old earrings.
 Mrs. Chappel Cory might have stepped
 out of some quaint old picture, so com pletely did she suggest the wartime lady. Her hair was parted severely and combed back in fashion few could wear, but which just suited her. One of the prettiest
 women seen at the ball was Mrs. Julian Gorham, wearing a white tarleton gown and cluster of pink roses at her breast
 Her hair was coiled at her neck and two long curls were caught with a pink rose and hung over her shoulder.
 There were many pretty girls in cos tume Among them might be mentioned Miss Mabel Wheelock, whose gown was a flmy print" of the organdy type and lowered with tiny sprays. The waist was pointed and the skirt one of those volumi- nous, beruffled affairs completely at variance with the graceful, svelte affairs which this smart young women wears so well. Her hair was parted and cured over the ears, and she looked lot pret- tier than she dreamed she would. Miss Kathleen Stringfellow wore a lavender lowered gown, which, like Miss String fellows, was finished about the shoulders with a ruffled fichu, and caught with a quaint pin. Miss Mary Tardy, who af- fects the picturesque type in dress, was one of the prettiest girls in the ballroom. Her gown was beautifully representative of the period and she was one of the belles of the ball. There were scores of other lovely girls and matrons in cos- tune. and as nothing is so pleasant as a costume ball, this proved one of the most joyous events of the winter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-10
DICKENS CENTENARY
 AT MARGARET ALLEN.

The Dickens centenary was made mem orable and enjoyable to the pupils of tho Margaret Allen school because, contrary to the usual custom on such occasions, the pupils of the school were not the en- tertainers but were the guests With the exception of the vocal numbers, the en- tire programme was given by members of the faculty, assisted by MT. and Mrs Chalfoux.
 The entertainment was given in Recre- ation hall and the place of honor on the stage was occupied by a large portrait of Charles Dickens, which was wreathed with English ivy while the wall was hung with pictures of the Dickens immor- tals.
 The opening number of the programme was Handers Largo. arranged for harp and violin and given by Mir. and Mrs. Chalifoux Miss Allen called attention to the happy coincidence of having this se- lection given by reminding the guests of the proximity of the statue of Handel to Charles Dickens grave in Westminster Abbey Miss Buchanan made the intro ductory remarks and acting as Mrs. Jar
 ley, identified the pictures on the wall.
 little Isabelle in inmitable fashion. It was most fitting al celebration honor of the author, who may be said to have originated the child character in fiction | that the youngest vocal pupil of the Mar garet Allen school, Margaret Laird, aged 6 years should have a place on the pro- gramme. Little Margaret sang three songs and captivated the audience as
 truly as one of Dickens children could have.
 Mrs Mcleod told the story of Paul Dombey, and Lois Thompson and Sally Norvell sang Glover's duet, What Are the Wild Waves Saying Miss Lauder dale gave a resume of "The Tale of Two Cities" and after selection from Thais. for violin and piano, given by MT. and Mrs Chalifoux, Mrs. Ruff read the Death of Little Nell and a selection from the Christmas tales. The programme closed with a harp solo by Mrs. Chalifoux and 1 a Rercense for harp and violin.