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The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05

Companion great emphasis is laid on
chapter reproduced from Olive
Schreiners Woman and Labor" in
which the suggestion is made that
women can stop war if they are Civ,
en- greater voice in the management
of government.
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Despite the fact that the European
war has practically paralyzed scien-
tific research and mechanical achieve
ment and invention in the countries
involved, the November Popular Me-
chanics Magazine contains its full
quota of new and Interesting mater
ial Fifty four unusual war pictures
are given in a special section.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
TOOL HOUSE SCORCHED
Little Damage Done In an Exciting
Midnight Blaze.

Fire OF unknown origin at t2:45
o'clock this morning did damage to a
frame building along the east side OF
the NJ. & st. l., tracks between Third
and Fourth avenues used used by the
railway company for the storage Of
tools and material. OIL etc. The in.
terror OF the place was badly scorch'
ed and the flames broke out along one
side. Water was thrown and the fire
boys soon had control Of the trouble
Damage will amount to several dol
lars. 4
The building was formerly located
on High avenue next west of the
tracks and attached to the old Cen.
trail House II was used as a saloon
but was purchased by the railroad
company and moved south OF second
avenue where Il served for time as
battery house,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
CURRENT LITERATURE
Brief Reviews of Late Books And
Various Magazines.

The November American Maya
zine contains an article entitled Ed
ison in War Time" in which is given
vivid account of the achievements
OF the great electrical wizard since
the outbreak of the present war.
The November issue of Woman 5
World contains many interesting
stories, good editorial comment, and
instructive notes from the different
department. In this number begins
new serial, THE Fairy in the Web
by Sara Lindsay Coleman.
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The first installment of "Hepsey
Burke" the story of David Harum
in petticoats, is perhaps the most i'm
portant feature OF the November Red
Book Magazine. The novel is by
frank n. Westcott, a brother of Ed
ward Noyes Westcott. who wrote
David Harum," and 1t has, in a
of kindly humor, keen wit and truth
to American life.
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Special articles in the November
Pictorial Review include The Safe
Side of Feminism," in which Char
lotte Perkins Gilman gives an enlight
ening summary of Feminism, what il
has accomplished, its objects ant
plans and the real reasonI for its
existence; "Lost-Thanksgiving Day
by Albert Payson Terhune, a plea fol
the good old Thanksgiving of oul
forefatners,
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A new serial story of American
business life is to begin in This
Youths Companion of November 5
1t Is by Gardner Hunting, and bears
the strange title The Torpedo Girl
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A number of notable articles appeal
in the Wide Awake World Magazine
for November Her Highness thu
Rance of Sarawak continues her in
teresting Adventures of Sarawak,
which are most excellently illustrat
ed with photographs.
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The November Outing is full of in
formation and interest for outdoo
people. Electric lighting for Autos
a short. practica! article on the var
ious systems in use, the troubles an
the necessary remedies and mean
OF prevention.
In the November Womans HON
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
COT HIS START HERE
Blind Boone Was First Helped To
Fortune in 0skaloosa.

Blind Boone, who gave a concert in
the Methodist church Monday night
and his business manager, Mr. John
Lange, have appeared here often,
and they have very tender spot in
their hearts for Oskaloosa.
1t was just thirty-fve years ago
that they first landed in Oskaloosa.
They had been on the road several
weeks, having started at Columbia,
Mo. Fortune did not smile on them
very freely and when they got here
they did not have enough money to
nave their piano moved to say moth
ing of board and lodging.
A large number of negro miners
had just been brought to Muchaki
mock, and Mr.. Lange had just about
made up his mind to go to work in
the mines and give up his career as
a concert manager. Finally someone
trusted them for the freight and dray-
fage. and the proprietor OF the old
Burnett House agreed to keep them
over night. During the night rats
gnawed Blind Boone's shoes so bad.
ly he could scarcely wear them, but
they had to be patched up as there
was no money for new shoes.
The concert was finally pulled off
and the receipts were over $50. This
put them on easy street and they de-
cided to remain over and give an
other concert. Over one hundred
dollars rolled into their till and sue
cess was assured From that time
on, fame and fortune welcomed them
ION every hand, and Oskaloosa was
set down In their book OF memories
las their good fairy and uatron saint.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
ONE IS KILLED
TWO WOUNDED
At REINBECK
REVOLVER BATTLE BETWEEN
POSSE AND TRAMPs.
W. R. C. MEETING IN OES MONIES
ottumwa Young Man Shot While Elk.
anrinins Revolver. Young Man
Near Lovilta Victim Of
Hunting Accident.

Wterloo, Nov. 3. - One man was
killed in holdup at Reinbeck and
two others we're wounded in a revol.
YER battle between a posse and two
tramps, three and Aalf miles north.
east of that city late last evening.
The dead:
John Myers, aged as, Tyler, Tex,
snot through left lung by Joe Prim,
aged 90, of Beaumont, Tex, died at
6 o clock last night in the hospital
at Marshalltown.
The wounded: Police Captain II.
/ Wagner, of Waterloo, shot through
left shoulder, not serious; ---- Will
coxon, aged 90, of Baltimore. Md,
shot four times, taken to Reinbeck;
physicians say he cannot survive.
Prim and inis partner, Wilcoxon,
had planned to rob the Chicago,
Great Western depot at Reinbeck
after the night trains had passed,
when they were surprised by Meyers
and Hans Hansen, whose home Is
west of Cedar Falls. Prim and VIII
coxon attempted to drive Hansen
and Meyers away and when this fail
ed held them up and robbed them.
Meyers was shot while attempting
to fee and Captain Wagner wound
ed while leading the posse that cap.
tured the bandits.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
Telephone Company Sued.

Suit for $1,000 damages for ner-
vous and mental shock caused by the
receipt of telegram, announcing a
death which did not occur, has been
started by Sybil Hasty at Davenport
against the Iowa Telephone company
and associated companies. The plain.
tiff claims that the message was not
accurate and that she received a
great shock as the result of 1t.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
Two paYs, VACATION.

No school Thursday and Friday of
this week. Teachers are given this
opportunity of going to the annual
state meeting at Des Moines. The
best talent In the land has been
secured to address them.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05

Dreaming impatiently of his desire
to go back to Germany to fight for
the Fatherland, Hino Zimmerman,
employed in a restaurant at Fort
Dodge, got out his gun and while ex-
amining 1t discharged It accidentally.
He was not fatally injured, although
his wrist was badly torn by the shot,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05

enjoying the hospitality of the Henry
home, No. 5 Elvyn place the guests
went to the city, en- masque for an
hour or more and then proceeded to
the J. w. Shreve place on north B
street where another course of re.
freshments was enjoyed.
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A Halloween camp fire and vienna
roast out in the yard at the B. l.. Me,
Quiston home on Third avenue west
was enjoyed by a number of young
sters and they had the best kind of
time with stories and jokes.
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Master Ernest Parker of 428 north
18th street, celebrated his ninth birth
day and Halloween Saturday evening
by inviting a company of his young
friends to enjoy a vienna and marsh
mellow roast at his home. A very jolly
evening was spent and the guests de-
parted wishing Master Ernest many
more happy birthdays. Twelve guests
were present.
ans -. - -.
Miss Ruth Cruikshank entertained
a company of about twenty-five little
folks, in masquerade at the Cruik
shank home, No 500 south Market
street. They had fine time with
games, etc. Refreshments were serv
ed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
To Extend White Way.

On High avenue East between the
Farmers National Bank and the Y.
M. c. A. building people have been
figuring on an extension of the
great white way. With this installa-
ton made the High avenue portion
of the new lamps will be eight
blocks in length, an even half mile.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
Injured in Shooting Accidents.

Ottumwa, Nov 3.-Lester Yates, of
South Ottumwa, was shot in the
shoulder with pistol yesterday
while en- route to the McKeever farm
where he expected to get employ
ment. He met with strange young
man on the same quest as himself
and while examining a pistol belong
ing to the stranger 1t was discharged.
He will recover.
Albert Jones, aged Is, was brought
to a local hospital suffering from a
rife shot In the abdomen. The &C.
cident occurred near Loyilia, Sun.
day evening while the boy with three
other lads we're hunting. Bert Jones,
a smaller boy, was carrying the ri.
fe on his shoulder in advance of
Albert when the weapon discharged,
penetrating the latter's intestines.
His condition is grave.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05

which won the approval of the spect'
ators.
Capt A. C. Spurgin and his team
scored $50 points in attendance,
while Capt. Jack Shelton and his
cohorts registered 430 tallies.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
AGA Not cnnnldnrAd

Fannie Wagner, aged 55s and Wal.
ter Liddle. aged rs. came to Waukon
from Fenimore Wisconsin. and were
married last week, proving the Old
|adage that Love knows no age, nor
place Of time
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
FalI Work poIna Nlcelx.

Fall work Is progressing rapidly
Everywhere More especially In the
country where considerable break
ing" Is noted.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05

Country roads are In fine shape bat
0skaioosa streets are mighty bad In
places.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
r. c. Convention.


Des Moines, Nov. 3. - The tnir-
teenth district convention of the
Womens Relief corps will be held
in the new Odd Fellows hall, Satur-
day, Nov. 7. Crocker Relief corps
No. q of Des Moinesr will entertain
the visitors and delegates, and the
meeting Is to be called to order at
$3.50 o'clock. Dinner will be served
at noon by the ladies of the Central
Church of Christ at the church. The
afternoon session of the convention
will assemble at o'clock. A camp
fire meeting will be held in the even
ing and short talks will be given by
Commander In Chief David Palmer.
of Washington, Department Com
mander B. c. Ward, of Des Moines,
and Adjutant General Newman, of
Des Moines. Among the prominent
officers who are expected to attend
the convention are Department Pres
ident Carrie Nettcott, of Independ-
ence, Past Department President
Marie Basham, of Des Moines, De-
partment Treasurer Mary Hazard, of
Des Moines, Chief of Staff Frederick
Phillpot, of Dubuque. Department
Patriotic Instructor Lulu White, Of
Oskaloosa, Department Instructor
Nora Bryson, of Washington, and
Department. Chaplain Emma Sadsett
'of Winterset.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05
MIssourIan At.empts suicide.

Ottumwa, Nov. 3,--Mrs. Ollie Bait
ger, of Pollock. Mo- who Is visiting
at the home of her daughter, Mamie
Baltzer, in Central addition swallow
ed a teaspoonful of strychnine yes
terday. Her condition is very ser
ious. She called at the house of a
neighbor, Mrs. Tom Henness, and
after telling what she had done ran
to her daughters house and fell to
the floor unconscious.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05

The lighter the vote the sooner we
know tie results.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05

Miss Martha Henry assisted by
Mrs. Frank Laird, Mrs. j. w. Shreeve
Mrs. Sumner Hayes and Mrs. Carl
Meyer entertained company OF
twenty-five guests at one fthe en-
joyabie social AFFAIRS Saturday even.
ing It was progressive party. After
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05

In tie November Woman's Home
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-11-05

Miss Ruth Glaze entertained the
members of the third year class of
Penn College Academy In Hallow-
cen party at her home, All South
Market street, Friday evening.
Pumpkin faces, witches and fortune
teilers we're in evidence and refresh
ments In keeping with the festival
were served. All lad such a good
time that the college rule against
being out late was cracked by all
WAC attended
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
DEMOCRATS PUT
 IN OFFICIAL TICKET The Saratoga Convention Brushes Aside Efforts to
 Change Programme

Saratoga, N Y, August 26.-The demo- cratic state conference today brushed aside plans of the leaders and put through a programme which did not entiJ ely agree with the one arranged in advance. An official ticket was put into the field for candidates for delegates at large to the constitutional convention and the plat altered
 Another unexpected development was a dramatic warning from William r. Me- Combs, national chairman, against back stairs conspiracies" aimed at the new pri- mary law. The chairman said no "op- rressive power should be used by those holding any political offices or leader ship, and he declared it was the duty of every democrat to stand oy the result of the primaries.
 All this happened near the close of the conference which previously had given hour or so the leaders decisions were criticized. After heated debate sentence reading: 'The number of elective of- ficers should be reduced" was stricken from the platform.
 1t was decided also that the powers the platform would confer upon the governor in the way of making removals were too great The woman suffrage plank, which recognized the widespread Interest" in suffrage was changed to read wide spread interest and growth" Then the platform was adopted by unanimous vote and the conference adjourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
DECLARES THE J. 5.
 COULD STOP WAR Embargo on Food Products Would End Conflict, Says
 George Seabrihski

New York, August 26-The United States government could stop the Euro pean war by placing an embargo on food products, it was asserted today at Dis trict Attorney Whitmans John Doe in- vestigation on the increased cost of liv- ing since the conflict began. James Ward Warner, president of the New York pro- duce exchange, and George Seabrinslxi, resident manager for Minneapolis flour manufacturers, each said the end of war fare abroad must result if America ceased exporting to the belligerent nations.
 There is big demand for flour in for eign countries, according to these wit nesses, with a heavy demand. too. in domestic markets. MT. Seabrinski said there is a shortage of 400,00o.OO0 bushels in the Russian wheat crop. He declared the United States could dispose of the entire flour output to France, England, Greece and Turkey at any reasonab ble price and receive payment in gold before the staple was put aboard steamships.
 Not only would war in Europe end if the embargo was placed on American products. MT. Seabrinski and MT. War ner agreed, but normal markets would be established at home and the prices here go down.
 MT. Warner said the Grain Exporters Association of North America did not at tempt to fix prices Ralph L. Carl, as- sistant New York manager for a Min neapolis milling company. declared there was no combine to fix prices. He be- lieved there was a possibility of wheat going higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
SMITH DEFEATS BLEASE FOR SENATE Majority Over South Caro- lima Governor May
 Reach 10000

Columbia, S. C., August 26.-Ellison Du- rant Smith was renominated for the United States Senate from South Carolina over Gov. Cole l.. Blease in Tuesday S democratic primary by majority of be- tween 1s,eoo and 10000 on partially com plete returns received here tonight. With a total vote of more than 12s,00o re- ceived. Senator Smith sreoeived ss, 7s4 against 53,Sf for Governor Blease. L.. D. Jennings boiled 22s7 and W. P. Pollock 126e
 With 5o00 to 10000 votes still to be heard from. ii is not expected that Senator smiths lead can be reduced to that point where second primary will be neces- sary.
 Richard l. Manning, Robert A Cooper and John c. Richards are leading in the contest for the gubernatorial nomi- nation. although the o:icial tabulation probably will be necessary to determine which two of the candidates will enter the second primary September 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
HasaCur,efor Pella9ra

Parrie Nicholas, Laurel. Miss. writes "Scems to mo if had not obtained your remedy when I did I would not have lived much longer. I am glad you dis covered this wonderful remedy that will cure Pellagra. When 1 began talk ing Baughn's Pellagra Remedy my weight was SO odd pounds; now 1t is 90 odd. l would like to have this pub tished ana sent to sufferers of Pellagra. ''
 This is published at her request. If you suffer from Pellagra or know of anyone who suffers from Pellagra. 1t Is your duty to consult the resourceful Baughn. who has fought and conquered the dreaded malady right in the Pellagra Belt of Alabama.
 The symptoms-hands red like sum burn. skin peeling off. sore mouth. the lips. throat and tongue flaming red, with much mucuous and choking, indi- gestion and nausea. either diarrhea or constipation.
 There is hope if you have Pallagra You can be cured by Baughns Pallagra Remedy. Get big free book on Pallagra. Address American Compromising Co.,. Box 2O14. Jasper Ala, remembering money is refunded in any case where the remedy fails to cure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
TIT HEN oOF Bessemer, August 24
The Essex Incident

c. c. Brown, passenger traffic manager of the Ocean Steamship company, in the course of letter written from New meeting between the City of Montgomery and the British cruiser Essex, an inci- dent, which was described for The Age Herald by one of its stan men who was at the time aboard the City of, Mont gomery:
 The facts are that the City of Mont gomery. out of New York on August 13, and off the Jersey coast just below Long Branch, sighted what the master be- lieved to be coming in from of shore and heading for the Moro Castle" just ahead of us. battleship. With his strong glasses it was impossible for him to de- termine whether this was a battle ship or merchant ship, and when nearly abreast the Moro Castle" that vessel displayed the American flag. The cruiser then headed for the City of Montgom- cry, and Captsin Burg was on the bridge watching the cruiser. and his first officer was in the pilot house. At that time it began to get dark. and there was some difficulty in making out the ship but when within half a mile 1t was seen she was flying the English flag, and the cap tain thought she might be the cruiser Essex, and hoisted the American flag to tell him who he was, and as the Essex passed under our stern the colors were dipped, which Is the respectful salutation that one ship pays another. and the Eng fish ship, of course, was as polite as we were and acknowledged the compliment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
CULLMAN COUNTY
 FAIR SEPT. l6-l0 Permanent Grounds Pur- chased and Many Im-
 prOvements Made

Cullraan. August ss.-fspecial.) The cnilman county fair will be held this year September Is, IT and IS. The of ficers of the fair association are. F. ]. Ruchmann, president; R. E. Bowden, vice president; John Rehberg. secre- tary, and John J. Buchanan, treasurer. The management has purchased per- manent fair grounds and have made a great many Improvements. This year tfere will be offered many side at- fractions and the usual fine exhibit of Cullman products. A splendid dis play is expected.
 The grounds will be opened Septem- Der IA and 15 to receive exhibits. Mrs. E. B. Miller of the I. o. o. F. home is manager of the ladies department. Prizes have been offered for almost everything and among other things for tll' Girls Tomato club and Boys Corn club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
Letters to the Editor
South American Trade

Editor of The Age-Herald:
 Your recent editorial relative to the necessity of cultivating trade relations with our Latin American cousins, is time ly and suggestive.
 Few Americans realize the urgent neces- sity of increasing our commerce and of establishing more extensive trade reia- tions with Central and South America.
 A fast field is opened before us. A land of opportunity is awaiting develop ment. Will we rise to the occasion or will we sit supinely by and let the more wide-awake pations reap the benefits?
 The answer to this will depend largely upon the methods we employ in our en- deavors to secure this trade. Our great est drawback hitherto has been lack of interest in South American affairs, over self confidence in our Superior" civiliza- tion and lamentable ignorance of the Spanish language.
 Without attempting to be dogmatic, we may make it known as a truism, that nc American manufacturer or merchant will make any considerable progress in the markets of Latin-America, unless he masters the Latin point of view in either social or commercial relations.
 Moreover, he must have a thorough knowledge of the Spanish language. It is the sesame with which these oppor- tunities are to be unlocked. Too much stress cannot be laid upon this point.
 That the Spanish language is the key to the vast South American commerce re- quires no argument. Without knowl- edge of Spanish it is simply impossible 10 establish trade with South America. Great authorities like c. Reginald Enock, John Barrett, Frank Carpenter and others agree that Knowledge of Spanish io the essential factor in securing Latin- American trade.
 The difference in race and language is an unfavorable factor to the United States. To overcome this unfavorable factor we must study carefully the racial peculiarities of Latin-America.
 The Average American, however, littles appreciates this difference and the result is, he fails in his purpose. Another ob- stacle to the increase of trade relations
 is our ignorance of the achievements and governments of our sister republics In the words of that great Latin-American authority, MT. John Barrett, "A renais- sance in higher class association, ac- quaintance and friendship, will not only start an era of good will and better mutual appreciation, but Indirectly prove an extraordinary advantage to commerce and trade"
 European nations long ago realized tho advantage of such relationship, and the result is, that they have captured tho bulk of South American trade. The question then arises: How are
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-08-27
RECEIVERS NAMED FOR
 S29,OOO,OOO CORPORATION
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and Grayson NJ. P. Murphy, furnished a joint bond of s5o,0o0.
 The company admitted it's inability to meet it's indebtedness because of exist ing shortage of cash and joined in the proceedings for the appointment of re- ceivers so as to conserve assets for the benefit of creditors.
 The International Steam Pump com pany was Incorporated in 1899 and has since acquired control of the following corporatiors
 Blake & Knowles Steam Pump works East Cambridge. Mass. Deane Steam ump works. Ho1yoke Mass. Henry k. Northipgton, Harrison, N. J.; Laidlaw- Dunn-Gordon Co. Cincinnati Snow Steam Pump works and the Holly Man ufacturing company. Buffalo.
 Shortly after the receivers had been appointed 1t was announced that re- ( ganization plans were under way. The first step was the formation of boncholders' committee and a commit tee to act for the preferred and com mon stockholders.
 Difficulty in financing at the present time with financial machinery not working normally because of the Eu ropean war. was assigned as one of the chief reasons for the receivership ap- piication.