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The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26
SUNDAY SUBJECTS.

Bishop Hughes and the Des Moines
conference members have not much
faith in the old-fashioned revival. The
5000 conversion plan of doing bust
ness doesn't appeal to them and 1t
isn't likely that this conference will
have many more revivals of the Bill
ly" Sunday kind. Bishop Hughes at
Boone said that the minister who de-
pended for his accessions to the
church on the yearly revival would
soon fail The bishop said that the
time was at hand for hand to hand
campaign, a man to man affair, and
to keep everlastingly at it. The
church must have more men of this
kind who will do personal work and
the bishop emphasized the need OF
this personal work in the churches
of the Des Moines conference.
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Leftover and discarded Sunday
school material and equipment, espe-
cially picture rolls. colored cards,
lesson helps, papers and other useful
articles, are very much desired by the
Worlds Sunday School association.
the Rev. Samuel D. Price, No. 1916
Mallers Building, Chicago, superinten-
dent. This leftover and discarded
material and equipment will be sent,
without cost, from the schools in the
home land to the needy mission fields
over the seas. 1t is the plan of Mr..
Price to send a package of pictures
go every leper asylum in the world for
next Christmas. This will bring I'M
told cheer TO the lonely lepers and it
is hoped that something of the kind
may be repeated each year.
The population research bureau Of
the New York federation of churches
has gathered some significant figures
concerning the increase and conges-
ton fthe fOreign-born population of
the United States. The bureau finds
that for the first time since 1870 there
are more foreign-bOrn in the thirteen
original states than in all the other
states put together, and New York
Ciy alone had, in 1910, 144 per cent
City alone had, in 1910, 14.4 per cent
per cent of all the foreign-born. The
number of foreign born within nine
teen miles of New York City hall is
estimated at 2,282,0O0
- - =.
In recent number of the Congre-
gationalist, discussing church wor-
ship, J. w. C. of Dexter, Me-, asks:
why isn't a beautiful solo. well
rendered, true Worship" The Cen
trial Christian Advocate answers:
The writer would suggest that the
answer would depend on what he
means by well rendered" If he
would judge the solo by the same
standard that he did the sermon, that
back of it shouIu be life, spiritual life,
and Christian experience, then it
would be an act OF true worship; but
If it failed to measure up to this stan
dard, 1t would be periously near, if
not quite, sacrilege One of the con-
.ditions OF true worship, as taught by
Jehovah to his people of old was that
they who handled holy things should
have clean hands, and in the highest
sense the church will never come to
its own until they who minister in the
choir, as well as they who minister in
the pulpit, have clean hands.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26

One of the most provoking exper-
fences OF newspaper office is to re-
ceive copy OF strange paper with
no markings to indicate why it was
sent,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26

"A little early to do your Christ
mas shopping, but casual word 10
the wise now may secure what you
want then.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26

Strange how some boys who find
school work too hard can learn TO
smoke and swear.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26

The fear is expressed that some
body has pulled the ripcord on the
Bull Moose boom.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26

SEATON.-WOrd was received this
morning of the death of Oliver Seaton
at his home in What Cheer, Tuesday
morning at ) o'clock. Funeral Friday
morning at 10 o'clock. Deceased was
member of Company H, 33rd Iowa
Infantry. Mr.. Seaton was one of Keo-
kuk county's best citizens and was
mayor of What Cheer for about eigh-
teen years. He had many friends
among his old comrades of the 33rd
Iowa. He was past 81 years of age.
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The stronger the vitality of the
seed ear, the larger the yield of corn.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26

How would Remember the
Maine" (election) do for campaign
slogan?
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26

Every political party should keep
a few whales to swallow the Jonahs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26

The best way to be on time is to
start soon enough.
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gether. Then MIR. Pollock, with the
help of man to lift the heavy tim
bers, built the rest herself.
- - -
Mrs. Ella A. Jones, who was elected
president of the W. r. c. at the re-
cent national encampment at Los An
geles, was national treasurer for a
number of years. She has served In a
number of capacities and has served
as president of the Pennsylvania De-
partment. Her family for generations
has furnished soldiers for nearly
every war of the republic. She is al
so president of the Woman's Histori-
cal Society of Pennsylvania and takes
great interest in the Fairgrounds and
other movements for the benefit Of
children in her own home city OF Allie
gheny.
Two women have started out on a
Capt Kidd expedition to Cocos Island,
in the Pacific Ocean about $50 miles
from Panama. The women are Miss
Barry ill and Miss Genevieye Da-
ivies, of Plymouth, England. The pi-
rate treasure for, which they are hunt
ing Is said to have been hidden hun
dred years ago and was in gold and
jewels taken as tribute money from
the Jesuits when they were expelled
from the island.
- - =.
Miss Lenore II. Cawker, a wealthy
woman of st. raul, has been appoint
ed city pound keeper, the appoint
ment to be an emergency one and to
last for ninety days and subject to
the ruling of the civil service board.
She has been interested for years in
animals that were badly treated and
will no doubt spend more than the
salary of $50 In trying to make them
more comfortable.
- :: -
Official figures at Washington show
that there were approximately a quar-
ter of million women employed In
the United States In 1900 as typewrit-
ers. These figures include not only
typewriters. but stenographers and
clerks as well. Statistics for the year
1912 show that in the city OF New
The Oskaloosa herald., 1912-09-26
Dinner 2Sc at the Senate
Iowa
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

Clarence E. Ogden, Des Moines. rs
1927 and
Mary Magdalene Notar, Beacon. .25
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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

of Mason and Slidell was a foregone
conclusion. Approximations that Il cable
gram could quiet ia Il day ran their
course for weeks under the old system
OF ocean mail dispatches.
The Th~irty-seventh congress opened
very quietly under the circumstances.
The Hon. Galusha A. Grow was the
speaker OF the house. In the senate
Charles Sumner of Massachusetts was
by all odds the greatest figure. Many
of the giants of the senate had gone
out at the close of the last congress
to join the Confederacy. Sumner had
engaged in many a word battle with
them over the slave question:. He was
a great debater and Il man of power.
His deliberations on the M~ason-Slideh
case had great influence in h final
solution Of the problem involved by
this violation OF the rights OF neutrals.
Sumner was an abolitionist. Just
at this period the slave question was
upper1nost because the friends OF me-
gro freedom wished tAr government
to declare itself. 1t was held by the
abolitionists that the negroes who were
found In southern territory which was
captured by Federal armies should be
SET free.
The question of the nation finances
very naturally came up as soon as
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

special messenger went from London
by rail and channel boat to Queens
town to overtake her with later and
more vigorous instructions.
All of the men and the ships Of the
British navy which were In home
waters were ordered to get ready
at a moments notice. Word was ser
to the officials in Canada to prepare
the troops there for war. In Europe
England counted upon France to help
her In case of a rupture with the Unit
ready working together in attacking
Mexico, and 1t was believed that a
large party in France at the head OF
which was Emperor Napoleon HI.
favored the south in its war upon the
federal government.
Most of all. the honors that We're
paid to Captain Wilkes. commander of
the San Jacinto. for his promptness in
selling the persons OF Mason and Sill
dell, even in the cabins of a ship fly
ing the British flag. incensed the Brit
ish people. Wilkes was given public
receptions In Boston and New York.
and the American press generally
praised his act. The attitude of the
nation in this matter was shown by
the thanks which he United States
congress rendered to him. England
prohibited the expectation OF war ma
terial. lest the United States should
turn their own guns and powder
against them.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

GENERAL W. ". LORING, c. s. A., COM
MANDER IN WESTERN VIRGINIA.
the civil war. Some of these We're
caused by the fire Of Union guns dur
ing bombardment. During this par
ticular contiagration a high wind car
ried burning brands Il long distance.
Some fell around the city Jail where
| Federal prisoners of war We're confined.
Among them was Colonel Corcoran of
the Irish Sixty-ninth New York regi-
ment. During the confusion he nearly
escaped, but was caught by the guards.
On the 18th a test was made in New
York city Of a newly invented breech
loading cannon which the inventor
claimed could fire fifteen shots per
minute. At this early period in the
war both sides were anxious to have
the best weapons in the field.
Fighting For the Pass.
On the 18th there took place another
Of those mountain battles in western
Virginia. The ~Confederates We're in
position on Greenbrier river, across the
mountain, west Of Staunton. General
Ed. johnson was in Immediate COM
mand Of the force in the field, consist
ing of four regiments. General w. w.
Loring was in command Of the dis
trict. The battle was brought on by
an attempt Of the Federals coming
from the west to force the mountain
pass and make their way into the
Shenandoah valley. One of Johnson's
scouts discovered this movement, and
fhn nnfolorofo prona raS RI ohooly ~
They had 1000 men in a fairly good
position, with some rife pits. At 4
O'Clock in the morning Colonel j. A..
Jones Of the Twenty-fifth Ohio sprung
the attack. which was aimed at first on
the Confederate right. where there
were 40 works. But Colonel Jones'
men found the road steep and rocky
and their march toward the Confeder-
ate line blocked by trees, brush and
fallen timber. Confederates every
where stood ready. After a couple OF
hours action on the Confederate right.
Colonel Jones attacked their left,
which was strengthened by trenches.
After fighting until the ammunition
had given out, Colonel Jones MARCHED
his troops back down the mountain,
having lost 127 killed and wounded.
The Confederates had lost rs. includ-
Ing five officers killed and nine wound
ed. They We're outnumbered. but had
fought CALAMITY md held the position.
On the 18th Prince Albert Of Eng
land. the consort of Queen Victoria.
died very suddenly. Just at the time,
England and the United States were
believed TO be on the point of war over
the famous Trent affair" The prince
counted among the good friends
OF this country in the capitals of Eu-
: On the 18th the Mexican congress
voted absolute powers to Benito Jua-
rez. the president. so hat he could
cope with home opposition while re-
European intervention. Jua-
tez had been declared president by a
faction of Mexican people. but his
case was so good that the United
States recognized his government aud
him its moral support. without !
which he could not have succeeded.
Juarez was of pure Indian blood and
his life had been full Of adventure. He !
was imprisoned in 1886 in consequence
OF m abortivs rebellion in Oajaca. He
4 delegate to the congress which
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

AUGUST wlLLICH, u. 8. A., CON
NANDER OF THE BID INDIANA
and two from Minnesota and at least
25,OOO of her own soldiers in service
or ready to be sworn in. The army
a well appointed with batteries or
artillery and squadrons Of cavalry to
give it greater efficiency.
This vast force was looking ultimate
" to Nashville and the state OF Ten
nessee. To withstand it there was a
Confederate force under General 81
mon B. Buckner now estimated at
10000 men. Just four weeks after the
Rowlett's Station skirmish the forces
were to clash at Mill Springs in Il for
ward movement by BuelPs troops.
Another interesting event of the week
was the first military execution in the
Federal army. The victim was a pri-
vate soldier of the Lincoln cavalry. Il
New York regiment then stationed In
front of Washington. He was shot to
death at Alexandria, Va. on h 18TH
In the presence Of a large detachment
Of the army drawn up to witness this
tsrIible example Of disloyalty. His on
Tense consisted in IA wing deserted from
his command on Dec. 4. entered the
Confederate linss and esRmunAeated
W1eA tie 0s0y.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
The New Congress Opens.

Meanwhile the first regular session
of the Thirty-seventh congress-, known
as the ''war congress- was convened.
Strangely enough. President Lincoln
made no mention whatever of the case
Of Mason and Slidell. which became
known as the "Trent affair" in diplo-
matte annals. The people were anN-
ious to know what the attitude of the
government would be in this crisis.
They received some satisfaction from
the fact that the secretary OF the navy
commended Captain Wilkes for the
seizure. This pleased the northern peo-
pie and gave hope to the war party in
England.
Lincoln's secretary Of state. William
81. Seward. had over a month in which
States before the demand of Lord Rus
sci reached him, which was as late as
Dec. IS. The questions considered by
him were as follows:
First.-Were the persons named and
their supposed dispatches contraband
Of war?
second.-Might Captain Wilkes law
fully stop and search the Trent for
these contraband persons and dis
patches?
Third.-Did he exercise that right in
q lawful and proper manner?
Fourth.-Having found the contra
band persons on board and in presum-
ed possession of the contraband dis
patches, had he a right to capture the
persons?
Fifth.-Did he exercise that right OF
capture in the name observed and
recognized by the law of nations?
The affirmative of these questions
Mr.. Seward was prepared Il argue on
behalf Of his government. But there
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

- Captain GEORGE L. KLr1BR. Late
u. s. ".
copyright by American Press Associa-
ton. 1911
~HERE was no ocean cable in
1861, and the new of the seiz-
ure OF Mason and Slidell. Con
fsderate commissioners to Eu-
Eope. on Nov. s in the Bahama channel
did not reach London until the night OF
Nov. 26. The seizure Of these distin-
gu1shed Confederates was made on
board OF an English mail steamer. The
men were taken to United States ports
BY tie warshfp which effected the ar
Eoot, the San Jacinto, commanded by
Captain Charles Wilkes. The San Ja-
ctnto brought The news to this country
en- Nov. Is. Meanwhile the steamer
Trent was on her way to England to
report what was considered by her Off
cers an outrage upon the British flag
~ IN oficer of the United States. The
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

CAPTAIN WILKES q. =. n, WHO
OnDIKKD sRTzURE OF MASON AND Sill
ELI
were two points of weakness in the
Ease of the United States. Captain
wilkes had not received definite in
structions from his superiors to make
the seizure. Being in the vicinity of
the movements OF Mason and Slideil
and knowing where to locate them. he
decided to make the seizure as a act
OF hostility TO the Confederate states.
His failure to seize the ship upon
which the contraband persons and dis
patches were found was another point
of weakness, These considerations led
I a disavowal OF the act OF Wilkes
after the British demand tdiplomatical
~ called requesn had been duly can
vassed in Lincoln,s cabinet councils.
The result was foreseen by wise heads
h1re, and BY the time the excitement
Nee Ct ~ height abroad the release
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
The War Fifty Years Ago

A Great Conflaeration In Charleston Checks the War
Activities 80 Spirited Action In Western Virginia.
Confederates Hold the Mountain Pass Through the
Alleshenies 49, Death of Prince Albert Of England,
ROYAL Friend of the United States---InfluenCe of the
United States In Mexico--The Irrepressible Slave
Problem--Skirmish at Green River Bridge, Kentucky.
Confederate Advance Repuised by Federals---Cav-
airy and Infantry Engage In Hand to Hand Combat.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

Trent reached Southampton Nov. %,
and the news was Immediately carried
to London by a Reuter- telegram.
The London Times printed the first
news Of the Trent affair the morning
Of the 9th OF November, with all due
reserve" The news set England in an
uproar, which was increased when the
truth was confirmed in the Times of
the 26th. At the head OF Il column ar
ticle on the subject the editor said 1t
was almost impossible to discuss the
matter with proper restraint. Every
day added to the excitement. People
talked Of nothing else. 1t has been
compared to the feeling Of this coun-
try when Sumter was fred upon. Nat
urally the navy was looked to. The
Times said the United States had only
half A dozen real warships; that the
boasted victories Of the American navy
II 1912 amounted to nothing. However.
England in this crisis looked hopefully
to France for aid in the event Of war
with the United States.
The excitement in the public mind at
this aggression on an unarmed vessel
boing very great, a British cabinet
council discussed the question On the
18th. ana on the 3Oth Earl Russell
wrote to Lord Lyons, the British min
t1ter IT Washington. that intelligence
ol ! very grave nature had reached her
najosty,s government" After describ-
ing the naturs or the outrage the for
e1gn secretary instructed Lord Lyons
TIT sner ma1e0tysa government trusts
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
The War Fifty Years Ago

All England Aroused by War News From America.
Word Reaches London That the British Flag Has Been
Insulted by United States Warship---The Swift Re-
lease of Two confederates, Held as Prisoners by the
United States, Is Demanded--The English Prepare
For Wharf.-The First Regular Session of the Great
War Congress Meets and Receives Lincoln's First
Annual Observation-Disclosures In Mexico.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

By Captain GEORGE l.. kiLN1EH. Late
u. 5. v.
copyright by American Press Associa-
ton, lYll.l
@HE second week In December
fifty years ago has a record
for every day which is inter
esting t8 recall. On the nth
a confagration broke out in Charles
ton, S. c., which ragged two days ana
destroyed over o buildings in the
business district, including nenrlN all
the banks and municipal offices. the
offices Of the Charleston Courier and
the Charleston Mercury, etc: loss,
81. 900. 900. All the a~b!ehodicd men OF
the white population being absent in
the army. it was with difficulty that
the flames were brought under control.
This great fire should not be confused
with other fires that broke out during
Evening star., 1912-06-16
IS NOT LUCKY.
McCarty Has More Than That in
His Fighting Make-Up.

CHICAGO, June 15,-Luther McCarty,
the youthful giant. who surprised the
world by tumbling Carl Morris TO the ring
floor. is not the fortunate child of a
lucky punch. as some have intimated
Rather he is the embodiment OF all that
goes to make the ring champion, the
possessor of speed. hitting ability. an
aptitude for learning the finer points of
the fistic sport, and one OF the gamest
men who ever laced on q glove. His VIC
tory over Carl Morris was the climax of
months OF training. with one object in
view. that of defeating the big engineer.
At no time had he any doubt of the result
of the contest with Morris.
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NINE BOATS BUILDING
For the Elimination Races to Pick
Defender.

NEW YORK. June 15.-Nine high speed
power boats. most of them of the hydro
plane type. are being built to enter as
contestants in the elimination trial races
for the defense of the British interna-
tional motor boat trophy. The trial races
are to be held August 26. q and 2S, in
Huntington bay. and the international
races August II and September ., at the
~ mo plarc
Evening star., 1912-06-16
Games.

TeVh game of the District champion.
ship match, played at the Capital City
Chess and Checker Club. May 81, 1912.
Evening star., 1912-06-16
CHESSANDCHECKERS
Zapoleon Defeats Walker and
Ties in Big Match.
INTEREST IN PROBLEMS
Is Growing Every Day-Notes Of
the Washington Chess and
Whist Club.

In beautifully played end game,
Zapoleon defeated Walker last Wednes-
day evening at the Capital City Chess
and Checker Club. and tied the score in
the match which will decide the cham
pionship OF the District of Columbia for
several years to come
Walker played sterling chess. but was
defeated by the superior end game play
of Mr.. Zapoleon. who seems to be much
improved over his form earlier in the
match.
Much excitement has arisen over the
probem-solvtng contest now going on at
the Capital City Club, and the outcome is
still in doubt. Several solvers have al
ready put in kick as to the manner of
scoring points. probably most of them,
as usual. being wrong, the score being
made UP In the usual manner by the
problem committee.
The thirteenth game of the District
championship match. which will, judging g
from past performances, be the last game
of the match, will be played at the rooms
of the Capital City Chess and Checker
Club Monday night, June Il, at S:l5
o'clock. Lovers of the game are cordially
invited to be present on this occasion and
enjoy the excitement of watching a
championship game.
Games.
Tevh game Of the District champion.
ship match, played at the Capital City
Il
Evening star., 1912-06-16

Ia II ..... R-B. R-kch wins
tbl This looks strong but is rot over
10 'Ecd by White, who has a crushing answer in
n,Jip q
Evening star., 1912-06-16
MCCARTHY DOES
UNEXPECTED TURN
Heavyweight Scrapper Shows
Up in Gotham Instead OF
San Francisco.
WANTS TO MEET WELLS
OR PALZER FOR TITLE
Hopes to Win Undisputed
Leadership of White Hopes :
at One Stroke.
BY JAMES j. CORBETT,

Former Heavyweight Champion Of the World.
Special Dispatch 10 The Star.
NEW YORK, June 15.-Luther Nc
Carthy put one over on the boys when
Evening star., 1912-06-16

ne quietly lTchhtu
into Gotham town
the other day after
hav NJ given out a
statement when leav-
ing Springfield. Mo.
the scene of his
principal ring vic
tories. that the next
landing place would
he San Francisco.
Cal.