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The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
Will Talk Good Roads.

Ames, Jan. S.-The first of series
of big mass meetings during the
short course and farmers week at
the state college Jan. 81 to Feb. 8,
will be devoted the the good roads
situation. The principal speaker will
be F. w. Norris of the Marshalltown
Times-Republican, chairman of the
Coed Roads Commission, recently ap
pointed by Gov. Clarke.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
New water Works Given Trial.

>revada, Jan. S.--Tho new city wat
o. works of Colo were tried out on a
fro for the first time yesterday when
tho lighting apparatus in McGobbin's
c''Hoded and set fire to several bar.
rels of kerosene. Although there was
heovv wind the fire department had
the blaze quickly under control.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13

PERKINS.--Word comes to friends
here of the death of Mrs. Sarah W.
Perkins, mother of Miss Lola r. Per
kins, at her home in Princeton, Hi
nois. Miss Perkins was formerly
connected with the school of expires
sion in Penn college and has a host
of former acquaintances and associ
stes here who will extend sympathy
| in her bereavement.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
CONDENSATION is Awarded.

Iowa City, Jan. S.-The first settle.
ment on death loss under the Iowa
compensation act is now being made
here in the care of Frank Kramer and
]. p. White who lost their lives by
G8phyxiation in a gas tank at the
iowa gas plant December goth. Each
family will receive a hundred dollars
for funeral expenses and Mrs. Kramer
III receive $40 week and Mrs.
White 1921 a week.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13

Sioux City, Jan. 3. Republican
lH"dnrs of northwestern Iowa met here
Let night with Charles A. Rawson Of
Dcs Moines chairman of the Republi'
can State Central committee anil de-
c'ared thew were solidly for Sen. Cum
Minis as n candidate for President.
Those present were s. d. Riniker of
Rock Rapids. C. c. Bradley Of LIE
Mars, o. J. Moore. Geo. c. Gala and
John c. Kelly of Sioux City.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
Looking for Missing Man.

Iowa City, AIN. S.-Search has been
ssrrted by the family for Joe Spring
rover of Tiffin who disappeared from
r's home Nov. At is feared that
while Springmeyer was in Iowa City
he missed his train and started to
wig home and fell off the Rock Is
land bridge and was drowned.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
PEOPLES WATER CO
Annual Meeting and Election of Di'
rectors for the Year.

Annual meeting of the Peoples
Water Company of Oskaloosa was
held Monday evening, January 10, in
Oskaloosa. The following were
elected directors:
J. HenSley Johnson
James A. Dewitt
Henry B. Wilcox
Douglas II. Thomas
H. S. Howard.
TIE directors will meet nexh week
and organize for the year by electing
officers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
Charged With Fraud.

les MONIES, Jan. 8.--W. r. Eckert
v'"s taken to Valentine, Neb.. by a
deputy from that place where he is
wanted in connection with grocery
fraud. He took orders for wholesale
grocery and collected much of the
money in advance but the goods we're
POT delivered. ECkert denies the
charge
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13

Marshalltown. Ia, Jan. S.-For ev-
crv four and fraction marriages per
formed in Marshall county during
1915. there was one divorce granted,
c" 227 per cent. In the District court
Of this county in 1915 there were
granted sixty-four divorces, while
toe were celebrated in the county
2S2 weddings.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13

The Rev. Nicholas U. Keffeler, cur
ate of st. Mary's Catholic church at
Marshalltown, has left for Coggon,
Linn county where he has been plac,
ed in charge as pastor. He is succeed
ed temporarily by the Rev. Cornelius
Sampson of Blessing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
Hiuh Tax Levjes,

Three towns in Poweshiek. the larg
est three in the county. have been
making heavy improvements in the
year just ended and the tax levy for
the coming year indicates it. Grinnell
has a rate of 90 mills, Brooklyn a 81
mill rate, and Montezuma 90 mill.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to all persons
interested, that on the 4th day of Jan.
A. D., 1916, the undersigned was
appointed by the District Court of Ma
kaska County, Iowa, Administrator OF
the estate of Maria Whitsel. de-
ceased, late of said Mahaska County,
Iowa. All persons indebted to said es-
tate will make payment to the under
signed. and those having claims against
the same will present them legally au,
thenticated to said court for allowance.
Dated this 5th day of Jan. 1916.
Irwin A. Garland, Administrations
w. T. Martin, Clerk.
Bess Martin. Deputy. a 26wS,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.
N Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons interested. that on the 3rd day of
January A. D.. 1915. the undersigned
was appointed by the District Court of
Mahaska County, Iowa, administrators
of the estate of Anna Eliza Armstrong,
deceased, late of said Mahaska County,
Iowa. All persons indebted to said estate
will make payment to the undersigned,
and those having claims against the
same will present them legally au-
thenticated to said court for allowance.
Dated this Bird day of January 1916.
Emmett Lyman, Administrator.
w. T. Martin, Clerk. 26w3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
Heavy Rain for January

mir Vrseland, local weather record
ma, states that the rain of last week
WAS the heaviest down pour for this
SEASON OF the year on record for this
locality The precipitation amounted
to 'hreefourths of an inch, according
to his guage. 's.tr'
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
Starts Anti ci1arette Crusade.


,Eavor J. G.. Baker of Marengo has
started an anti-cigarette crusade and
as The result Of such one firm in that
town was found guilty of selling cigar
cites TO minors and was fined SIS.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
Companies Well Rated,

The report of the chief of military
affairs of the United States shows
that the companies in the |. n. G..
were as a general rule well rated.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
Campaign on for Wesleyan.

, he citizens of Henry county led
by Geo. II. Holcombe of Burlington,
are making whilrwind campaign to
secure 100000 for Iowa Wesleyan
college by Jan. 20. ta
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
No Murders in 1915.

Ottumwa claims a new record for
the year 1915. there were no murders
committed in that city in that year.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
BIRTHS, DEATHS, MARRIAGES

KALBACH.-Born, to Mr.. and Mrs.
lee Kalbach, at the Oskaloosa nos
pital, Saturday, January 8, 1916, a
girl. Mother and daughter doing
nicely.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
A Elne christmas Present.

John w. Moreland of the Herald
composing department received a b.
lated Christmas present yesterday
from HIS brother Jesse MoreIand OF
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
Let the LIGHT Shine,

Mahaska County Oranges. Please
send the Herald the list OF installed
officers for publication. ~
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13

VANDERLINDEN. The infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert L. Wander
linden, 113 North E street, died Sat
urday morning at 10:45 of congestion
of the lungs, after an illness of two
days. The baby was born Novem.
Der /, 1915, and died at the age of z
months and 7 days. Funeral was
held Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
at the Vanderlinden residence.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
MONEY TO LOAN.

at 5h per cent interest, giving Dor
rover privilege OF payment of null
tiples of 500 on any interest pay day.
JOHN p. HIATT,
78tf. North Side Square.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-01-13
G L A S S l F led
ADVERTISING

LOST. Red Polled yearllng bull.
Finder notify Phone l0-N. D..
Brummcl. 26w2-pd
- - - -
FOR sAIE-Good COW. Chas. Whar-
ton. Phone 36A. wi,
------ ----- ----- - $50 ------- -----
Kansas City. a life size portrait Of his
mother Mrs Mary Morelani. Old line
resident, OF Oskaloosa, sa, ash
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
New Gems in Mar, piadem.

The long advertised drive OF the Entente
Allies, now in progress, has turned the spotlight
for the moment on two new figures, Sir William
Robertson, chief OF staff OF the British army who
has succeeded to the duties laid down by Kitch-
ener, Is not entirely unknown. His share in plan
ming the present offensive move has been great,
and Kitcheners fame will suffer none by reason
Of the credit that must go to his successor. The
other great figure Is General Sir Douglas Hag,
actual commander Of the British forces in the
field
This Is another illuminating example Of the
silent man" in military annals. Haig was very
little known. outside the army, till he was called
upon to take up his present work after Sir John
French had demonstrated the necessity for a
change in command His fitness for the place is
now admitted, for he has shown the capacity for
detail that is the trueNmark of genius. His quail
fcations as a strategist will be proven by his
present undertaking War on the magnificent
scale OF operations in Europe requires magma
ton as well as tactics and the test will show if
Haig has the requisite amount Selected for the
most difficult task Of the war, he has gone about
his business in orderly fashion, and is striving to
make good on Engand's expectations.
These new gems in Mars rudy crown are
shining just now with vivid luster and bid fair
to win places alongside those held by Won linden
berg and Jofre.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
On the Glorious Fourth.

The nations birthday finds the country in a
strangely anomalous position Technically at
peace with the world, but actually under arms, the
people calmly await developments that will de-
termine our course as to the delicate situation
along the southern border. The portent, happily,
is not so ominous as it was few days ago, and
hope for amicable adjustment Of the pressing
affairs with Mexico is fully warranted However,
the public is we'll prepared for whatever may
transpire.
The Fourth of July is marked by events that
are inspiring to the utmost degree. Vicksburg and
Gettysburg and Santiago shed their luster on the
day. and make even more sacred the proceedings
at Philadelphia lao years ago. 1t was then this
nation was born most solemnly dedicated to the
cause of human liberty. Its battles since have
been fought for mankind, with nothing Of selfish
purpose or sinister design following the victorious
armies that pressed on to widen the bounds
wherein man should be free as his Maker in
tended. No stain Of conquest mars the beauty Of
its banner, and under it lives no slave save him
who is held in bondage by ignorance, prejudice or
passion.
The eternal principles enunciated on July 4,
l776, are still guiding light for humanity, and a
goal to which all enlightened endeavor tends. On
them rests our government, and under It liberty
continually has new birth, and each day sees a
free people rededicate itself to the perpetuation
Of the faith OF the fathers. America must always
be an example for all governments, an inspira-
ton to all peoples, and safe and sure support
for right and justice.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
A To Street SIGNS.

Omaha Is woefully deficient in furnishing in
formation as to street names and directions
needed BY strangers and the Commercial club is
on the right track in urging the city authorities
to proceed without delay in marking the streets
There Is room for disagreement, however, with
the added specification that the name be "sten-
cilled either on the poles or on the curbng at
street Intersections" All our experiments with
steneilled street signs have been either make
shifts or disastrous failures and we should do
something more permanent, at least upon the
main thoroughfare. II the street names are to
60 on the curbing or sidewalks, the letters should
be Of substantial material that will be legible for
a reasonable time, for everyone knows sidewalk
stencilling does not last more than few days, and
that painting on poles is not much better
Most up-to-date cities have neat and attractive
enameiled or glass street signs attached to their
street lamps. Some cities have similar signs hung
from the street railway trolley at the center Of
each street intersection, which il done in Omaha
would cover the most important thoroughfares,
though by no means all Of them
Inability to find ones way around the city
is about the only common complaint that comes
from strangers visiting Omaha and the cause Of
this complaint should be removed when the rem
edy Is 90 easy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
AROUND THE CITIES.

Georgetown, D. c.. Is ls5 years old this
year.
ST. Louis boasts Of mill which will con-
sumo loo.oo0.o00 feet Of lumber this year.
Wichita, Kan, took time by the forelock
and disarmed Mexicans for their own safety.
Philadelphia is finding employment on
nearby farms for school boys eager to work
during the vacation season.
Five hundred Kansas City men solemnly
promised Billy Sunday to stop swearing, even
in political discussions. This spells some
sacrifice for Missourians.
Kansas City is willing to forego pushing
the hands Of the clock ahead il some one will
donate to the new passenger station a clock
which will 60 the standard wayN
Altoona, Wis. q small, sprightly burg,
has inaugurated . municipal saloon. with q
monopoly Of the business. and will use the
profits TO start municipal waterworks.
Topeka jitney drivers plan to attack city
ordinance excluding them from streets on
which street cars operate. referendum
vote on the question Is under consideration.
Ripon. Wis. wins a large patriotic spot
on the map. The city council wired the
local congressman to pass UP a postoffice
building appropriation Of $4,000 and de-
vote the money to military preparedness.
A merry war for Sabbath observance As
on among butchers and grocers in Sioux
City. Some want their Sunday of. others
prefer doing business. The former class in
voked the law on the latter and had them
pinehed last Sunday and fined. Since then
the warning classes do not speak a. they
pass BY.
Every community between Washington
and Richmond. Va. are pulling with the lead
ers for . solid highway all the way. The
main obstacle is the Chopawamsie swamp,
six miles long. which must be negotiated at
considerable extra expense So far support
Of the project has reached the cash dona-
ton stage. -ts -.
Topeka Is happiest when regulating things
with police club. Just now great happi-
ness reigns and promises to continue Indeti.
nitely. Plans are being drawn to dim auto
headlights. prevent Joy walking and Joy
driving. requiring numbers on front and
rear Of autos, a uniform signal system for
drivers. safety zones and the employment
Of husky policemen. After these reforms
are effected. other defects in the city will
be searched for treatment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04

he supposed he'd have to dip up some
chicken feed for the old hens'-ba''ihlof'
American.
Have you made all your plans Tor sum-
mer?" asked the fashionable man. ,..
"Oh, yes" replied the citizen OF mod est
means my old fy-swatter Will last
through the season with reasonable care;
nv buzz fan is in pretty fair condition, ana
I dare say I shall be able to buy the usus'
quantity Of ice."-Birmingham Ase-hef@'u'
eyes grandma am to be married during
the bright and gladstone spring. ,,,
"Buts my dear" said grandma, earnestly,
"vou are very young. Do you feel that you
are fitted for married life?"
81 am being dtted now gTandma Iset 1x-
HSeyenteen gowns!f-London Opinion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
This Day We Celebrate

Prince Frederick William, eldest son Of the
Prussian crown prince and heir presumptive to
the imperial throne, born ten years ago today.
William Farnum, celebrated actor and photo
play star, born in Boston, thirty-nine years ago
today.
Joseph Rennell, celebrated artist illustrator
and author. born in Philadelphia fifty-six years
ago today.
William B. Phillips president Of the Colorado
School Of Mines. born at Chapel Hill, N. c.,
fifty-nine years ago today
George N. Conan, celebrated actor, playwright
and manager. born at Providence, R. l., thirty
nine years ago today.
George J. Zolnay, one Of Amricas foremost
srulptors. born in Hungary, fifty-thrse years ago
today.
retired. was born July 4. 1889, at Smithfield Pa.
He was stationed in Omaha At one time and be-
He d brother Of DR.. Horace Luddington.
6. w. Noble. general agent for Nebraska for
the New England Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany, was born July 4, 1862, at La Grange, o.
He was once county superintendent Of Cass
county.
Louis SIavn, president Of the Omaha Plating
cofnpany, Is just As He was born in Odessa
khssia, and d an electro-plater by trade, having
teen steadily in business in Omaha since 1884.
A G. Van SAINT formerly heading a school
of shorthand, was born july 4, 1882, in Camden
Minnesota and for twenty years practiced den
tistry, q the same time making = study and
practice Of shorthand.
Walter H. Rhodes president Of Rhodes Mont.
Ecriery Fire Insurance company d celebrating
III Softy-fifth birthday. He was born in Ha.
gs!a, ~. ~ graduated from Iowa college Il
&4noeu. - rs
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
Good Word for tho National Guard.

Omaha, July ITO the Editor OF The
Bee: There has recently been a certain
amount Of unfavorable criticism Of the Ne
braska National Guard, large part Of which
believe Is unjustifiable. This criticism evil
IDENTIFY comes from uniformed persons, or
chronic fault finders.
l was a member Of the Nebraska National
Guard for four years, and, although have
not been a member since 1918, l am still
familiar with its conditions. and know
personally many Of the officers and men.
When discussing the National Guard those
inclined to be over critical should not forget
that militiamen are not professional soldiers
in any sense Of the word. Members of
our militia are recruited from every occupa-
ton. and military duty Is really only side
line with them, undertaken, In almost every
case, because Of patriotic motives. During
fifty weeks Of the year militiamen serve
without pay, and the other two weeks are
spent In camp under strict military regula-
tions. Each militiaman must give up one
evening each week to drilling. several days
extra each year for parades and special occa-
sions; sometimes two or three days q year
for range practice with the high-power rifle,
an occasional Sunday for the same purpose.
and only when he is actually in camp or at
maneuvers does he receive any more sub
stantial benefit than the feeling that he is
doing his best for his country.
True friends Of the National Guard are
well aware of its faults, but they can also
see the extreme difficulties under which Of
Acers and men have worked in the past.
Fortunately congress has just passed bill
providing that in the future, officers and
men shall receive . nominal payment for
services actually rendered. As l understand
It. the bill, as passed, contains provisions
which federalixe the Guard, making the or
ganization much more Of United States
government institution than in the past. The
time for criticising the Guard will come
after the new system has been thoroughly
tried out.
know Of many Of my friends In the
Guard, both here in Omaha and throughout
the state. who have worked hard and made
great personal Sacrifices of time and money
that the organization might be kept In IS
efficient q state as possible. and l believe
they have done as well, considering the DIFF
hculties, as any non-professional soldier could
have done. FRED L. HEYN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
EDITORIAL SIFTINGS.

Pittsburgh Dispatch II the colonel's idea
Of a rest cure Is to chop down trees and
write a message to the progressive brethren.
what will he do when he gets rightly started
In the campaign.
indianapolis Newss An employer who
pays his men their salaries while they are
doing military service is really paying far
and away more than his share Of the
country's military expenses.
Chicago Herald: Americans who con-
tributed literally to Europe now have
chance to relieve their own country by CIV
ing freely to the war relief fund to be ad-
ministered by the American Red Cross.
Louisville Courier-Journal: The Yaauis
who have not been conquered by Mexicans
during hundreds Of years Of warfare should
send delegation to consult the Sioux and
Apaches upon the probability Of standing up
against the American troops.
Boston Transcript: Men with teeth good
enough to go about their ordinary business
affairs ought to have teeth good enough for
the army. Soldiers no longer have to bite
the ends off their cartridges as ny did in
civil war times.
Washington Star: Mexicans are said to
hate the people of the United States because
parison Of conditions in the territory lost
with those in the territory retained under
Mexican authority should cause the populace
to pause and consider
New York World: One Of the things the
Federal Trade commission may inquire into,
under the senate resolution directing an in
vestigation Of higher coal prices. Is the in
crease Of sl.27 ton during the time that
wages increased 50 cents. On the face
OF 1t, raising miners wages would seem to
be a highly profitable proceeding for the
companies.
Springfield Republican,: The preparations
Tor = military censorship over news from
Mexico and the border will not alarm news.
paper men. rs they once would have done.
The great war has trained them to expect
this sort Of necessary Obstruction and has
developed ways Of supplying very readable
substitutes for the exact and latest word
However. II 10 to be hoped that the United
States authorities have also learned by OBJ
servation some useful lessons in how not
to do It.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-07-04
HAIL, COLUMBIA!
Joseph Hopkinson.

Joseph Hopkinson.
Hail, Columbial happy land!
Hail, We heroest heaven-born band!
Who fought and bled in freedoms cause
Who fought and bled in freedom cause
And when the storm OF war was gohe'
Enjoyed the peace your valor won;
Let independence be your boast;
Ever mindful what 1t cost.
Ever grateful for the prize,
Let its altar reach the skies.
CHORUS.
Firm. united let US be.
Rallying round our liberty,
AS a band of brothers joined
Peace and safety we shall find.
Immortal patribts rise once more.
Defend your rights; defend your shore;
Let no rude foe with impious hand
Let no rude foe with impious hand
Invade the shrine where sacred lies
OF toll and blood the well-earned prize;
While offering peace, sincere and just,
On heaven we place manly trust
That truth and justice may prevail,
And every scheme Of bondage fail.
Sound, sound the trump of fame!
Let Washington's great name
Ring thro' the world with loud applause;
Let every cline to freedom dear
Listen with joyful ear;
with equal skill, with steady pow'r,
He governs in the fearful hour
OF horrid war, or guides with ease
The happier time of honest peace.
Behold the chief who now commands,
Once more to serve his country stands!
The rock on which the storm was beat!
The rock on which the storm was beat!
But armed In virtue. firm and true,
His hopes are fixed on heaven and you.
When hope was sinking in dismay,
When gloom obscured Columbia day,
His steady mind, from changes free,
Resolved on death or liberty.